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Minutes for the City Council meeting on August 18, 2003
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - AUGUST 18, 2003
The Jonesboro City Council met Monday, August 18, 2003, at 6:30 p.m. A full quorum was in attendance. Present were: Mayor Hubert Brodell, City Clerk, Donna K. Jackson, City Attorney, Phillip Crego and eleven council members. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Young, Dover, McCall, and Roddy.
Councilman Perrin moved, seconded by Councilman Street to approve the minutes of August 4, 2003, as previously delivered. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Young, Dover, McCall, and Roddy.
Councilman Moore moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin to amend the agenda allowing for a presentation by Parks Director, Jason Wilkie recognizing the City Stars Basketball Program. All voted aye.
City Attorney Phillip Crego provided his monthly legal report consisting of condemnations and a written summary by Attorney Ralph Ohm of Jonesboro Lawsuits. Mr. Crego reported on the Willet property at Parker Park explaining they were waiting on the Engineering Department to inspect the property before presenting a proposal. He explained development in the area would assist in correcting the drainage problems.
The following ordinance was on second reading:
ORDINANCE TO VACATE AND ABANDON RIGHT OF WAY LOCATED ON LEROY STREET AND DONALD STREET IN DUDLEY SUBDIVISION. (Nettleton School District)
Councilman Moore moved, seconded by Councilman Street to suspend the rules and place on second reading. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye, with the exception of Councilman Dover who abstained from voting. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Young, McCall, and Roddy. Councilman Moore moved, seconded by Councilman Street for the adoption of the ordinance. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye, with the exception of Councilman Dover who abstained from voting. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Young, McCall, and Roddy. Councilman Moore moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin for the adoption of the emergency clause. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye, with the exception of Councilman Dover who abstained from voting. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Young, McCall, and Roddy. The ordinance was assigned number 3433.
The following ordinance was on the second reading:
ORDINANCE TO AMEND TITLE 14, ยง 14.20.02 (c) TO PERMIT "INDOOR FIRING RANGE" AS A CONDITIONAL USE IN INDUSTRIAL 1 LIMITED INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AND IN INDUSTRIAL 2, GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
Councilman Perrin moved, seconded by Councilman Moore to suspend the rules and place on the third and final reading. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Young, Dover, McCall, and Roddy. Councilman Moore moved, seconded by Councilman Street for the adoption of the ordinance. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Young, Dover, McCall, and Roddy. The ordinance was assigned ordinance number 3434.
Councilman Perrin offered the following ordinance for first reading:
ORDINANCE TO REZONE PROPERTY FROM RESIDENTIAL (R-2) TO COMMERCIAL (C-5), LOCATED AT 837 W. HUNTINGTON AVENUE (David Oesterblad)
No further action was taken regarding this ordinance.
Councilman Young moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin for the adoption of a resolution authorizing a ten year exclusive pouring contract with Pepsi Americas in the Allen Park Community Center. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Young, Dover, McCall, and Roddy. The resolution was assigned resolution number 2003:56.
Councilman Dover moved, seconded by Councilman Street for the adoption of a resolution authorizing a seven year exclusive pouring contract with Pepsi Americas in the Parker Park Community Center. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Young, Dover, McCall, and Roddy. The resolution was assigned resolution number 2003:57.
Councilman Street moved, seconded by Councilman Young for the adoption of a resolution placing traffic signs at the following locations as recommended by the Police Department and the Infrastructure Committee: "NO PARKING" on the east side of Gilmore Drive; and "STOP" signs on S. Culberhouse Road at the Union Pacific Railroad tracks south. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Young, Dover, McCall, and Roddy. The resolution was assigned resolution number 2003:58.
Councilman Young moved, seconded by Councilman Moore for the adoption of a resolution authorizing Mayor Brodell to make application to the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism for a 50/50 matching grant up to $250,000.00 for the development of recreational facilities (Rotary Park) for the City of Jonesboro. It was explained that the money had already been allocated in the 2003 budget and the Jonesboro Rotary Club had committed to raising the matching funds for the city's 50% share. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Young, Dover, McCall, and Roddy. The resolution was assigned resolution number 2003:59.
Councilman Moore moved, seconded by Councilman Hargis for the adoption of a resolution expressing the willingness of the City of Jonesboro to utilize Federal-Aid monies to upgrade a traffic signal located at Highway 18 and Highway 63B at Nettleton Ave. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Young, Dover, McCall, and Roddy. The resolution was assigned resolution number 2003:60.
Councilman Perrin moved, seconded by Councilman Hargis for the adoption of a resolution entering into an agreement with Mr. Bret Rosenberger for the rental of Joe Mack Campbell Park soccer fields. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Young, Dover, McCall, and Roddy. The resolution was assigned resolution number 2003:61.
Councilman Perrin moved, seconded by Councilman Young to set an appeal hearing for September 2, 2003, at 6:00 p.m. regarding the failure of the MAPC to grant a zoning change from Residential (R-1) to Residential (R-3), located on the south side of Greensboro Road, east of N. Caraway Road. The hearing was requested by Warren Lamberth and Nina Hedger. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Young, Dover, McCall, and Roddy.
Under new business by the Mayor, Mr. Jim Stark, Regional Supervisor with Vector Mosquito Control provided documentation regarding work that had been done for the year. The documentation consisted of a zone map and location lists detailing fogging, spraying, and trap usage in the different areas. Public Safety Director, Floyd Johnson reported on the jail bill, explaining the City of Jonesboro was getting a good deal and recommended leaving things they way they are with regard to a new county jail agreement.
Councilman Young moved, seconded by Councilman Dover to change the date of the next city council meeting to September 2, 2003, due to the Labor Day holiday. It was also explained due to the holiday, the deadline for turning in paper work for the Ward 5, council position would be September 2, 2003. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Young, Dover, McCall, and Roddy.
Councilman Moore moved, seconded by Councilman Dover authorizing a change order for an additional 159 cubic yards of concrete at a cost of $45,345.00 for the Matthews II project. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye with the exception of Councilman Perrin who abstained from voting because he lives in the Marshall Estates area. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Street, Young, Dover, McCall, and Roddy.
With no further business, Councilman Moore moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin for adjournment. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Young, Dover, McCall, and Roddy.