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Minute for the City Council meeting on June 6, 1994
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APPEAL HEARING - 7:00 P.M. - An appeal hearing was held as requested by Mr. Mike McNabb and his attorney, Warren Dupwe. MAPC had voted three to two for the rezoning, however, it takes five positive votes for approval. Mr. Alec Farmer was present, not in opposition to the rezoning, but to assure mutual agreements were followed. Some discussion took place between Mr. Farmer and Mr. Dupwe, regarding a privacy fence, but no debate was voiced.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JUNE 6, 1994
The Jonesboro City Council met at 7:30 p.m. Present were the Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney and all council members, with the exception of Councilman Harpole who was unable to attend.
The minutes of May 16, 1994, were approved as mailed by motion of Councilman Bowers seconded by Councilman Province. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those voting aye were: Wise, Evans, Ingram, Province, Mullenix, Bowers, Perrin, Kelton, Vance, Mays and Hannah.
Mr. John Troutt, Chairman of the Land Use Committee made the recommendation to hire the RM Plan Group and introduced Mr. Al Raby to the Council. Mr. Raby discussed the process of the Land Use Plan and stated the needs of the community would be vital in the decision process. It was explained that the Plan was budgeted over a two year period, at a total cost of $175,000.00 with $15,000.00 to go toward unforeseen services. Councilman Perrin questioned if the Land Use Committee would continue to work with the RM Plan Group. Mayor Brodell stated the Land Use Committee had completed its responsibilities, and a new committee would be appointed to work with Mr. Raby. Councilman Evans moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin to hire the RM Plan Group. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those voting aye were: Wise, Evans, Ingram, Province, Mullenix, Bowers, Perrin, Kelton, Vance, Mays and Hannah.
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. (Carroll Carr)
Councilman Vance moved, seconded by Councilman Bowers for the adoption of the ordinance. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those voting aye were: Wise, Evans, Ingram, Province, Mullenix, Bowers, Perrin, Kelton, Vance, Mays and Hannah. The ordinance was given the number 2554.
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. (Marvin Higgins)
Councilman Mays moved, seconded by Councilman Vance for the adoption of the ordinance. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those voting aye were: Wise, Evans, Ingram, Province, Mullenix, Bowers, Perrin, Kelton, Vance, Mays and Hannah. The ordinance was given the number 2555.
Councilman Bowers 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. (Mike McNabb/Warren Dupwee)
Councilman Mays moved, seconded by Councilman Vance to amend the ordinance to delete the phrase "As recommended by the Metropolitan Planning Commission". A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those voting aye were: Wise, Evans, Ingram, Province, Mullenix, Bowers, Perrin, Kelton, Vance, Mays and Hannah. Councilman Bowers 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 voting aye were: Wise, Evans, Ingram, Province, Mullenix, Bowers, Perrin, Kelton, Vance, Mays and Hannah.
Councilman Wise offered the following ordinance for the first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO DELETE TITLE 2.56, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER, TO AMEND TITLE 11.40, DEPARTMENT OF CODE ENFORCEMENT, AND TO DELETE TITLE 13.12, CITY PLANNER, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
The decision was made to hold the ordinance to allow council members a chance to research it further.
The following bids were reviewed:
94:28 - Recycling Bags - Sanitation
Councilman Hannah moved, seconded by Councilman Province to accept low bid which met specifications. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those voting aye were: Wise, Evans, Ingram, Province, Mullenix, Bowers, Perrin, Kelton, Vance, Mays and Hannah.
94:29 - Rear Load Container Lift - Sanitation
Councilman Hannah moved, seconded by Councilman Wise to accept bid from Bucy which met specifications. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those voting aye were: Wise, Evans, Ingram, Province, Mullenix, Bowers, Perrin, Kelton, Vance, Mays and Hannah.
94:30 - Steam Cleaner - Sanitation
Councilman Hannah moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin to accept the low bid meeting specifications. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those voting aye were: Wise, Evans, Ingram, Province, Mullenix, Bowers, Perrin, Kelton, Vance, Mays and Hannah.
94:31 - Parks/Cemetery Building - Parks
Councilman Bowers moved, seconded by Councilman Hannah to accept the low bid meeting specifications. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those voting aye were: Wise, Evans, Ingram, Province, Mullenix, Bowers, Perrin, Kelton, Vance, Mays and Hannah.
94:32 - Parks Maintenance Building - Parks
Councilman Evans moved, seconded by Councilwoman Ingram to accept the low bid meeting specifications. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those voting aye were: Wise, Evans, Ingram, Province, Mullenix, Bowers, Perrin, Kelton, Vance, Mays and Hannah.
Councilman Evans moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin to appropriate $3,000.00 from unappropriated sales tax for the additional funds needed to complete the Parks Maintenance Building for the Parks Department. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those voting aye were: Wise, Evans, Ingram, Province, Mullenix, Bowers, Perrin, Kelton, Vance, Mays and Hannah.
Under new business Councilman Wise moved, seconded by Councilman Kelton to accept the recommendation of the Fire Committee to purchase the Farrville and Valley View Fire Stations for the sum of $60,000.00 to come from the Capital Improvement Fund. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those voting aye were: Wise, Evans, Ingram, Province, Mullenix, Bowers, Perrin, Kelton, Vance, Mays and Hannah.
Councilman Evans offered a resolution expressing appreciation to Mr. Herbert J. Parker for his donation of real estate on north Church Street for a park/playground facility. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those voting aye were: Wise, Evans, Ingram, Province, Mullenix, Bowers, Perrin, Kelton, Vance, Mays and Hannah. The resolution was given the number 1994:23.
Councilman Vance offered a resolution authorizing the Mayor to contract with Troy L. Sheets Surveying to construct drainage improvements on Whiteman's Creek, Turtle Creek, Higginbottom Creek and Moore's Ditch. Mr. Clay Kenward of Haywood Kenward & Associates objected to the resolution on the grounds that the job called for engineering work not just surveying work. Mr. Kenward questioned what ranking system was used to determine qualifications. Councilman Vance stated the committee would set up a meeting with Mr. Kenward to answer his questions, but Councilman Vance did not want to give his personal opinions during the council meeting. Councilman Evans moved, seconded by Councilman Vance for the adoption of the resolution. A roll call vote was taken resulting in an eight to three vote in favor of the motion. Those voting aye were: Wise, Evans, Bowers, Perrin, Kelton, Vance, Mays and Hannah. Those voting nay were: Ingram, Province and Mullenix. The resolution was given the number 1994:24.
Councilman Hannah moved, seconded by Councilman Mullenix to appropriate $9,000.00 from the unappropriated sanitation fund for the purchase of bags for recycled garbage. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those voting aye were: Wise, Evans, Ingram, Province, Mullenix, Bowers, Perrin, Kelton, Vance, Mays and Hannah.
Councilman Hannah moved, seconded by Councilman Vance to create a drivers position in the Sanitation Department for the purpose of upgrading the driver's salary for the recycling truck. It was explained there would be no increase in personnel or funds. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those voting aye were: Wise, Evans, Ingram, Province, Mullenix, Bowers, Perrin, Kelton, Vance, Mays and Hannah.
With no further business the meeting was adjourned.