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Minutes for the City Council meeting on August 21, 1995
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APPEAL HEARING - 6:45 P.M. - An appeal hearing was held at the request of Mr. Charles M. Mooney Sr., the attorney representing Mr. Mike Watson who was seeking approval of site plans for two apartment buildings on 1.5 acres located on the west side of Leslie Ann Drive. Mr. Mooney, Sr. provided copies of the Bill of Assurance and explained the property was zoned Residential Two which allows for multiple family dwellings. Mr. Mooney stressed that each property owner was made aware of these conditions before they made the decision to buy homes there, and the only reason given by the M.A.P.C was that they did not want any more apartments built in that area. He requested the Council give Mr. Mike Watson equal protection under the law, and to instruct the proper city departments to issue a building permit. In order to allow all parties involved an opportunity to address the Council regarding this matter, Councilman Young moved, seconded by Councilman Harpole to limit debate till 7:05 p.m. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those council members were: Vance, Wise, Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Perrin, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, and Harpole. Mr. & Mrs. Tracie Mooneyham who live in Mr. Watson's apartments testified to how well the apartments are maintained and how the market for these type of apartments appeal to a higher class of renter. Mr. John Hart, Administer of Greenleaf Hospital was the spokesman for those opposing Mr. Watson's request. Mr. Hart produced a plat shaded in pink to represent the property owners, and compared it to a smaller yellow area representing Mr. Watson's property. It was explained that the Bill of Assurance had been amended and requested Council to reaffirm the M.A.P.C. decision. Mr. Hart stated by approving Mr. Watson's site plan it would mean a loss for many and gain for one.
PUBLIC HEARING - 7:15 P.M. - A public hearing was held as requested by Phillips Investments and Attorney Jim Lyons, regarding the vacating of a drainage easement between Lots 3 and 4 of the Calvary Chapel Addition. No opposition was voiced regarding the drainage abandonment.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES, AUGUST 21, 1995
The Jonesboro City Council met Monday August 21, 1995, at 7:30 p.m. A full quorum was in attendance. Present were City Clerk, Donna K. Jackson, City Attorney, Phillip Crego, and eleven council members. Those Councilmen were: Vance, Wise, Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Perrin, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, and Harpole. Councilmen Hannah was unable to attend. Vice Mayor Donnie Wise presided over the meeting in Mayor Brodell's absence.
The minutes of August 7, 1995, were approved as mailed on motion by Councilman Perrin seconded by Councilman Vance. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Councilmen voting aye were: Vance, Wise, Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Perrin, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, and Harpole.
In honor of the visiting 1995 Arkansas State Champion Softball Team, the "Sluggers", Councilman Vance offered a resolution commending the players, coaches, and sponsors for representing Jonesboro and being the second Jonesboro Softball Team to win a State Softball Championship. Each player and coach was individually recognized and given a "Certificate of Appreciation". Councilman Harpole moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin for the adoption of the resolution. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Councilmen voting aye were: Vance, Wise, Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Perrin, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, and Harpole. The resolution was given the number 1995:41.
Councilman Harpole offered the following ordinance for the first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL ORDINANCE 2630, A REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (Mack Fleming)
Councilman Vance moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin to suspend the rules and place on the second reading. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Councilmen voting aye were: Vance, Wise, Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Perrin, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, and Harpole.
Councilman Kelton moved, seconded by Councilman Harpole to approve the Mike Watson site plans for two apartment buildings on 1.5 acres located on the west side of Leslie Ann Drive, north of Barbara Ann Drive. A roll call vote was taken resulting in a six to five vote in favor of the motion. However, a majority of the whole elected body was required for this motion to pass. The motion was denied. Those voting aye were: Vance, Wise, Perrin, Tate, Kelton, and Harpole. Those voting nay were: Rega, Evans, Province, Young, and Roddy.
Councilman Harpole offered the following ordinance for the first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE AND ABANDON A DRAINAGE EASEMENT BETWEEN LOTS 3 AND 4 OF THE CALVARY CHAPEL ADDITION (Phillips Investments\Jim Lyons)
Councilman Evans moved, seconded by Councilman Vance to suspend the rules and place on the second reading. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Aldermen voting aye were: Vance, Wise, Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Perrin, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, and Harpole. Councilman Perrin moved, seconded by Councilman Roddy to further suspend the rules and place on the third and final reading. A roll call vote was taken resulting in an eight to three vote in favor of the motion. Those members voting aye were: Wise, Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Perrin, Tate, and Roddy. Those Councilmen voting nay were: Vance, Kelton and Harpole. Councilman Evans moved, seconded by Councilman Harpole for the adoption of the ordinance. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Aldermen voting aye were: Vance, Wise, Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Perrin, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, and Harpole. The ordinance was given the number 2642.
Councilman Harpole offered the following ordinance for the first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (Melissa Meredith \ Skip Mooney Sr.)
Councilman Harpole moved, seconded by Councilman Young to suspend the rules and place on the second reading. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Aldermen voting aye were: Vance, Wise, Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Perrin, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, and Harpole. No further action was taken regarding this ordinance.
Councilman Kelton offered the following ordinance for the first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 2144, THE ADOPTION OF THE 1991 ARKANSAS STATE MECHANICAL CODE.
Councilman Harpole moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin to suspend the rules and place on the second reading. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Aldermen voting aye were: Vance, Wise, Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Perrin, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, and Harpole. Councilman Perrin moved, seconded by Councilman Kelton to further suspend the rules and place on the third and final reading. A roll call vote was taken resulting in an eight to three vote in favor of the motion. Those members voting aye were: Wise, Rega, Evans, Young, Perrin, Tate, Kelton and Roddy. Those Councilmen voting nay were: Vance, Province and Harpole. Councilman Evans moved, seconded by Councilman Harpole for the adoption of the ordinance. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Aldermen voting aye were: Vance, Wise, Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Perrin, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, and Harpole. The ordinance was given the number 2643.
The following ordinance was on the third and final reading:
ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 8.24, VEHICLES FOR HIRE, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, TO SET STANDARDS FOR TAXI BUSINESSES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Councilman Harpole moved, seconded by Councilman Young to amend the ordinance in Section 8.24.05 "If a person fails to operate" and in Section 8.24.11 "Any fee charged by the Arkansas State Police for obtaining a criminal history shall be charged as part of the permit fee". 2 Councilman Young moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin for the adoption of the ordinance as amended. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Aldermen voting aye were: Vance, Wise, Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Perrin, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, and Harpole. The ordinance was given the number 2644.
Councilman Harpole moved, seconded by Councilman Kelton to accept the Gallagher #1 bid for the Public Officials Liability Insurance (Bid - 95:40). A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Aldermen voting aye were: Vance, Wise, Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Perrin, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, and Harpole.
Councilman Kelton moved, seconded by Councilman Young for the adoption of a resolution approving Matrix Telecommunications, Inc. to participate in the Arkansas Enterprise Zone Program. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Aldermen voting aye were: Vance, Wise, Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Perrin, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, and Harpole. The resolution was given the number 1995:43.
Councilman Evans moved, seconded by Councilman Tate for the adoption of a resolution to condemn property located at 417 S. Patrick and at 222 S. Bridge in Jonesboro. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Aldermen voting aye were: Vance, Wise, Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Perrin, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, and Harpole. The resolution was given the number 1995:44.
Councilman Harpole moved, seconded by Councilman Roddy to approve a Hardship Mobile Home Application, submitted by Mr. and Mrs. Eric Gambill for placement of a mobile home at their residence located at 1918 Tanglewood. This request is made on behalf of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Spencer. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Aldermen voting aye were: Vance, Wise, Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Perrin, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, and Harpole.
Councilman Harpole moved, seconded by Councilman Young for the adoption of a resolution authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to enter into a lease of real property to the Teens For Christ Center (T.F.C.). A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Aldermen voting aye were: Vance, Wise, Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Perrin, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, and Harpole. The resolution was given the number 1995:42.
The following appointments were addressed:
* Councilman Evans moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin to accept the Mayor's recommendation of Paul Bookout, Herbert Davis, Dan Mulhollen, and Charles Frierson, III. to the Solid Waste Authority, with an expiration date of August 1, 1998. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Aldermen voting aye were: Vance, Wise, Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Perrin, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, and Harpole.
* Councilman Evans moved, seconded by Councilman Harpole to accept the Mayor's recommendation of Marilyn Hummelstein and Joe Horsley to the Long Range MATA Committee, with an expiration date of August 7, 1998. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Aldermen voting aye were: Vance, Wise, Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Perrin, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, and Harpole.
Under new business Councilman Evans moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin to move the next council meeting to September 5, 1995, (Tuesday) because of the Labor Day weekend. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Aldermen voting aye were: Vance, Wise, Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Perrin, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, and Harpole.
Councilman Province inquired again when the property at 717 W. Monroe would be cleaned up. It was explained the earliest would be ninety days.
With no further business the meeting was adjourned.