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Minutes for the City Council meeting on May 3, 1993
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MAY 3, 1993
The Jonesboro City Council met in regular session at 7:30 p.m. Present were the Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney and all Council Members, with the exception of Councilman Vance who was unable to attend.
The minutes of April 19, 1993, were approved as mailed by motion of Councilman Evans seconded by Councilman Perrin. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye.
A presentation was given by Mr. Bob Mitchell, regarding the OSHA Reform Bill. Mr. Mitchell stressed the importance of work safety, and invited the Council to a conference being held May 21, 1993, at the Holiday Inn.
The following ordinance was on the third reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE, PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND OTHER PURPOSES.
Councilman Mays moved, seconded by Councilman Harpole for the adoption of the ordinance with the emergency clause. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. The ordinance was given the number 2472.
Councilman Evans 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 OTHER PURPOSES.
Councilman Harpole moved, seconded by Councilman Bowers to suspend the rules and place on the second reading. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. The ordinance was read a second time.
Councilman Wise 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 OTHER PURPOSES.
Councilman Harpole moved, seconded by Councilman Kelton to suspend the rules and place on the second reading. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. The ordinance was read a second time.
Councilman Evans 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 OTHER PURPOSES.
Councilman Evans questioned if there were any stipulations. Brian Wadly stated the only stipulation was a site plan. The decision was made to hold this ordinance till the next council meeting.
Councilman Evans offered the following ordinance for the first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTIONS 14.08.02 (D)4, 14.08.03 (D)4, AND 14.08.04 (D)4, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS TO CHANGE THE CRITERIA FOR ACCEPTABLE ACCESSORY BUILDINGS IN RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS.
Councilman Hannah questioned if a storm shelter would be considered an accessory building. Mr. Jim Shaw explained it would be, however individuals could come in and apply for a variance. The decision was made to hold this ordinance till the next council meeting.
Councilman Harpole moved, seconded by Councilman Kelton to adopt a resolution establishing a public hearing May 17, 1993, at 7:00 p.m. regarding the abandonment of Southwick Drive between lots 30 and 32. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. The resolution was given the number 1993:14.
Councilman Harpole moved, seconded by Councilman Kelton to adopt a resolution establishing a public hearing May 17, 1993, at 7:15 p.m. regarding the abandonment of an alley off of Jackson Street between Union and Madison Streets. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. The resolution was given the number 1993:15.
Councilman Kelton moved, seconded by Councilman Mullenix to adopt a resolution placing a "NO PARKING" sign on either side of Herb Street. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. The resolution was given the number 1993:16.
Councilman Perrin moved, seconded by Councilman Kelton to adopt a resolution to condemn property at the following two locations: 315 N. Fourth and 220 Van Dyne. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. The resolution was given the number 1993:17.
Councilman Hannah moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin for the adoption of a resolution which would amend the employee handbook for travel reimbursement. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. The resolution was given the number 1993:18.
Under new business Councilwoman Ingram moved, seconded by Councilman Mullenix to appropriate $5000.00 from the unappropriated General Fund, for a ten-pen run at the city's dog pound. Councilwoman Ingram stated there was a large epidemic of dysentery and numerous dogs had been infected. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye with the exception of Councilman Evans who voted nay.
Councilwoman Ingram inquired about the purchase of a police dog. Mayor Brodell stated since the purchase would be greater than $4000.00 he desired the approval of the council. No opposition was expressed regarding the purchase.
Councilman Mullenix thanked Councilman Perrin for getting a copy of Conway's land-use plan and stated he hoped in the future Jonesboro would have a similar plan.
Councilman Mullenix also presented a plaque to Assistant Police Chief Jack McCann to be given to Chief John Morgan for his many accomplishments will serving Jonesboro.
Councilman Harpole moved, seconded by Councilman Evans to accept the following recommendations for the Metropolitan Area Traffic Authority:
WARD LONG RANGE IMPLEMENTATION
1 KEN GIBSON TRACY ANDERSON
2 BESSIE MCBRIDE BEVERLY BARTELS
3 MARILYN HUMMELSTEIN E. T. KENDALL
4 AUBREY SCOTT KEITH HARRIS
5 SCOTT MIXON JEANNIE VAN HORN
6 JEFF BROWN TOMMY MORGAN
AT LARGE JOE HORSLEY ALBERT QUALLS
A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye.
Councilman Kelton moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin to accept the low bid which met specifications on a UHF Repeater System for the Planning and Inspection Department. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye, with the exception of Councilman Wise who passed on his vote.
Councilman Mays moved, seconded by Councilman Bowers to accept the low bid which met specifications on mobile radios for Planning and Street Departments. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye, with the exception of Councilman Wise who passed on his vote.
Councilman Mays moved, seconded by Councilman Bowers to accept the low bid which met specifications on portable radios for the Street Department. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye.
Councilman Hannah moved, seconded by Councilman Bowers to accept the Finance Committee's recommendation to the Civil Service Commission for the salary range of $37,000.00 to $42,000.00 regarding the unfilled position of Police Chief. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye.
Councilman Hannah stated due to a savings of $600.00 a month on phone bills the 911 building will be purchasing advanced software programs in the amount of $2,700.00 to enhance the computer dispatch system.
Councilman Hannah stated that through the efforts of the Sanitation Department and Guy Lowes several letters were sent out regarding a feasibility study on a Class 4 landfill, out of which three proposals had been returned. Councilman Hannah moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin to accept the recommendation of the Sanitation Committee of Garver and Garver, an engineering firm, to do phase one of a feasibility study at a cost of $13,600.00. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye.
With no further business the meeting was adjourned.