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Minutes for the City Council meeting on November 1, 2004
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PUBLIC HEARING - 6:15 P.M. - A public hearing was conducted regarding the abandonment of a 20 foot drainage easement across Lot 13 in Block “D” of Dunwoody-Huntcliff Estates Subdivision as requested by Mr. Skip Macon. No opposition was voiced.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - November 1, 2004
The Jonesboro City Council met Monday, November 1, 2004, at 6:30 p.m. A full quorum was in attendance. Present were: City Clerk, Donna K. Jackson, City Attorney Phillip Crego, and eleven council members. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Young, Perrin, Street, Dover, Furr, and McCall. Councilman Roddy was unable to attend. Councilman Perrin presided over the meeting in the absence of Mayor Brodell.
Councilman Moore moved, seconded by Councilman Street to approve the minutes of October 18, 2004, as provided. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Young, Perrin, Street, Dover, Furr, and McCall.
The following ordinance was on the third and final reading:
ORDINANCE TO REZONE PROPERTY FROM AGRICULTURAL (AG-1) TO RESIDENTIAL (R-1), LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF CASEY SPRINGS ROAD, EAST OF STRAWFLOOR DRIVE (John Sloan)
Councilman Moore moved, seconded by Councilman Street for the adoption of the ordinance. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Young, Perrin, Street, Dover, Furr, and McCall. Councilman Street moved, seconded by Councilman Moore for the adoption of the emergency clause. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Young, Perrin, Street, Dover, Furr, and McCall. The ordinance was assigned number 3494.
Councilman Young offered the following ordinance for first reading:
ORDINANCE TO ABANDON A 20 FOOT DRAINAGE EASEMENT ACROSS LOT 13 IN BLOCK “D” OF DUNWOODY-HUNTCLIFF ESTATES SUBDIVISION (Skip Macon)
Councilman Young moved, seconded by Councilwoman Williams to suspend with the second and third reading of the ordinance. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Young, Perrin, Street, Dover, Furr, and McCall. Councilman Young 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, Young, Perrin, Street, Dover, Furr, and McCall. Councilman Young moved, seconded by Councilwoman Williams for the adoption of the emergency clause. A roll call vote was taken resulting in a six to five vote in favor of the motion, however the motion failed because a 2/3 vote is required for the passage of the emergency clause. Those members voting aye were: Province, Hargis, Williams, Perrin, Street, and Young. Those members voting nay were: Farmer, Moore, Dover, Furr, and McCall. The ordinance was assigned number 3495 without the emergency clause.
Councilman Province offered the following ordinance for first reading:
ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE 2004 ANNUAL BUDGET TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL ADA FUNDING
Councilman Street moved, seconded by Councilman Dover to suspend with the second and third readings. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Young, Perrin, Street, Dover, Furr, and McCall. Councilman Dover 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, Young, Perrin, Street, Dover, Furr, and McCall. Councilman Farmer moved, seconded by Councilman Street for the adoption of the emergency clause. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Young, Perrin, Street, Dover, Furr, and McCall. The ordinance was assigned number 3496.
Councilwoman Williams offered the following ordinance for first reading:
ORDINANCE TO TRANSFER FUNDS FROM PARKS DEVELOPMENT TO THE ARKANSAS FORESTRY COMMISSION GRANT
Councilman Dover moved, seconded by Councilwoman Furr to suspend with the second and third readings. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Young, Perrin, Street, Dover, Furr, and McCall. Councilman Young 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, Young, Perrin, Street, Dover, Furr, and McCall. Councilman Farmer moved, seconded by Councilman Street for the adoption of the emergency clause. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Young, Perrin, Street, Dover, Furr, and McCall. The ordinance was assigned number 3497.
Councilman Street moved, seconded by Councilman Dover to set an appeal hearing for 6:15 p.m. on November 15th regarding the MAPC decision on a zoning change from Residential (R-2) to Commercial (C-3), located at 826 W. Huntington Avenue as requested by Mr. David Oesterblad. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Young, Perrin, Street, Dover, Furr, and McCall.
Councilman Dover moved, seconded by Councilman Street for the adoption of a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute agreements for the following MATA right of way: Joe Ed Brooks, 120 E. Matthews, Parcel 20A. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Young, Perrin, Street, Dover, Furr, and McCall. The resolution was assigned number 2004:88.
Councilman Farmer moved, seconded by Councilman Street for the adoption of a resolution setting a public hearing for 6:20 p.m. on November 15th for the purpose of abandoning a portion of Union Street as requested by Union Pacific Railroad. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Young, Perrin, Street, Dover, Furr, and McCall. The resolution was assigned number 2004:89.
Councilman Hargis moved, seconded by Councilman Dover for the adoption of a resolution approving the 2005 Consolidated & Action Plan, including the 2005 Community Development Block Grant Projects. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Young, Perrin, Street, Dover, Furr, and McCall. The resolution was assigned number 2004:90.
Councilman Moore moved, seconded by Councilman Street to table a resolution repealing Resolution No. 2004:73 which accepted a permanent drainage easement located at 1814 Lorene Cove from Gary and Lorre Gookin. Council was informed that Mr. Gookin had requested Resolution No. 2004:73 be repealed, but later withdrew his request. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Young, Perrin, Street, Dover, Furr, and McCall.
Councilman Moore moved, seconded by Councilman Young for the adoption of a resolution to levy a .5 mill on all real and personal property for the Fire Pension Fund. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Young, Perrin, Street, Dover, Furr, and McCall. The resolution was assigned number 2004:91.
Councilman Street moved, seconded by Councilman Farmer for the adoption of a resolution to levy a .5 mill on all real and personal property for the Police Pension Fund. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Young, Perrin, Street, Dover, Furr, and McCall. The resolution was assigned number 2004:92.
Councilman Moore moved, seconded by Councilman Dover for the adoption of a resolution to levy 2 mills on all real and personal property for the Craighead/Jonesboro Public Library. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Young, Perrin, Street, Dover, Furr, and McCall. The resolution was assigned number 2004:93.
Councilman Young moved, seconded by Councilwoman Furr for the adoption of a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter a contract with NRS Consulting Engineers for the design and completion of Joe Mack Campbell Park Baseball Complex. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Young, Perrin, Street, Dover, Furr, and McCall. The resolution was assigned number 2004:94.
Councilwoman Furr moved, seconded by Councilman McCall for the adoption of a resolution authorizing the execution of a contract with Charles B. Burditt for an Urban Forestry Study. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Young, Perrin, Street, Dover, Furr, and McCall. The resolution was assigned number 2004:95.
Councilman Dover moved, seconded by Councilman Farmer for the adoption of a resolution accepting the Development Agreement, Warranty Deed and Temporary Construction Easement for Turtle Creek. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Young, Perrin, Street, Dover, Furr, and McCall. The resolution was assigned number 2004:96.
Under new business, Councilman Farmer explained Mayor Brodell had requested the Mayor Elect be involved with the 2005 budgeting process, however due to the runoff and Thanksgiving Holiday it would be necessary to make routine budget decisions with additional supplemental budget requests such as personnel, capital improvements, and fixed assets to be decided at a later time. It was explained given the backup on the requested budget schedule, it could possibly be January 1st before the 2005 budget is adopted.
Councilman Farmer called for a brief Finance Committee meeting following the City Council meeting for the purpose of discussing ladder truck bids for the Fire Department.
Councilwoman Furr announced there would be a Project 365 cleanup on Saturday, November 6, 2004 at 8:00 a.m. She explained they would meet at the Police Sub-station on Hope and Patrick Streets and encouraged everyone to attend.
Councilman McCall announced a Nominating & Rules committee meeting for Tuesday, November 9, 2004, at 2:00 p.m. for the purpose of discussing possible changes in the City Council Rules and Procedures. It was explained they would be meeting at the Huntington Building, located at 900 W. Monroe.
President Pro Temp Harold Perrin explained the Finance Committee had been informed the part time assistant position at the Jonesboro Fire Academy could no longer be paid out of state funds, and would have to be paid by a joint venture with Craighead County who would pay 33% and Jonesboro paying 67%. He explained Senator Bookout was trying to get the necessary legislation adopted to correct this situation, but until that time $4,843.72 would have to be paid to cover Jonesboro’s share of the salary. Councilman Street moved, seconded by Councilman Moore to pay $4,843.72 for Jonesboro’s 67% share of the salary for the part time assistant position. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Young, Perrin, Street, Dover, Furr, and McCall.
With no further business, Councilman Moore moved, seconded by Councilman Farmer for adjournment. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Young, Perrin, Street, Dover, Furr, and McCall.