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Minutes for the City Council meeting on January 18, 1993
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JANUARY 18, 1993
The Jonesboro City Council met in regular session at 7:30 p.m. Present were the Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney and all the Council with the exception of Councilman Harpole who was absent due to the illness of his father.
The minutes of January 4, 1993, were approved as mailed, by motion of Councilman Hannah, seconded by Councilman Wise. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye.
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 (KENT ARNOLD)
Due to traffic problems, Councilman Vance moved, seconded by Councilman Wise to table the ordinance. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting nay with the exception of Councilman Evans, Province, Vance, and Hannah who voted aye. The motion was denied with a seven to four vote. Councilman Kelton moved, seconded by Councilman Wise for the adoption of the ordinance which contains the emergency clause. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. The ordinance was given the number 2449.
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 (MICHAEL FISHER)
Councilman Mays move, seconded by Councilman Hannah for the adoption of the ordinance which contained the emergency clause. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. The ordinance was given the number 2450.
The following ordinance was on the second reading:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1993 OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS TO ESTABLISH THE POSITION OF PERSONNEL DIRECTOR SEPARATED FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE BUDGET.
Councilman Mullenix moved, seconded by Councilman Ingram to suspend the rules and place on the third and final reading. A roll call vote was taken with all council members voting aye. Councilman Vance move, seconded by Councilman Mays to amend the ordinance by removing the last line of Section One which reads, "The hiring freeze placed upon the hiring of the human resources director be lifted immediately." A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye with the exception of Councilman Mullenix who voted nay. Councilman Hannah moved, seconded by Councilman Vance for the adoption of the ordinance as amended. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye, with the exception of Councilman Mullenix who voted nay. The ordinance was given the number 2451.
Councilman Evans offered the following ordinance for the first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF RADIO EQUIPMENT.
Councilman Hannah 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. Councilman Hannah moved, seconded by Councilman Province to suspend the rules and place on the third and final reading. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Councilman Hannah moved, seconded by Councilman Bowers for the adoption of the ordinance which contained the emergency clause. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. The ordinance was given the number 2452.
Mr. Mays 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 (W. Holladay)
Councilman Mays move, 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.
Councilman Bowers offered the following ordinance for the first reading:
AN ORDINANCE PARTIALLY LIFTING THE HIRING FREEZE PLACED UPON THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND TRANSFERRING MONEY FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED SALES TAX FUND ACCOUNT OF THE OPERATING BUDGET, FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT BUDGET, FOR THE PURPOSE OF HIRING TWO ADDITIONAL POLICE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL
Councilman Vance moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin to amend the ordinance as follows:
SECTION 1 - Two police officers instead of three. Add the sentence "The hiring of three additional officers authorized in the 1993 budget will be delayed until May 1, 1993.
SECTION 2 - Two police officers instead of three and appropriating the amount of $2,118.36 from unappropriated sales tax. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Councilman Vance moved, seconded by Councilman Wise to suspend the rules and place on the second reading. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Councilman Evans moved seconded by Councilman Perrin to suspend the rules and place on the third and final reading. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Councilman Evans moved, seconded by Councilman Vance for the adoption of the ordinance as amend with the emergency clause. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. The ordinance was given the number 2453. This ordinance replaces item F on the agenda.
Councilman Wise offered the following ordinance for the first reading:
AN ORDINANCE PARTIALLY LIFTING THE HIRING FREEZE PLACED UPON THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND TRANSFERRING MONEY FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED SALES TAX FUND ACCOUNT OF THE OPERATING BUDGET, FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT BUDGET, FOR THE PURPOSE OF HIRING TWO ADDITIONAL POLICE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL
Councilman Wise moved, seconded by Councilman Mays to suspend the rules and place on the second reading. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Councilman Vance moved seconded by Councilman Perrin to suspend the rules and place on the third and final reading. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Councilman Evans moved, seconded by Councilman Mullenix for the adoption of the ordinance. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. The ordinance was given the number 2454.
Mr. Evans offered a resolution establishing a public hearing regarding the vacating and abandonment of an alley located between Marshall and Melrose Streets for 7:15 p.m. on February 1, 1993. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Evans for the adoption of the resolution. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. The resolution was given the number 1993:02.
Mr. Mays offered a resolution requesting City Water, and Light to provide electrical service to the "Welcome To Jonesboro" sign located on the Highway 63 Bypass. Mr. Mays moved, seconded by Mr. Vance for the adoption of the resolution. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. The resolution was given the number 1993:03.
Councilman Hannah offered a resolution approving clerks, and judges for the City Water and Light Election scheduled for February 18, 1993. Councilman Hannah moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin for the adoption of the resolution. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. The resolution was given the number 1993:04.
Councilman Evans moved, seconded by Councilman Hannah to accept the appointments of Mrs. R. H. Wall and Mr. Stan Langley to the Library Board with terms to expire January 1996. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye.
Councilman Perrin moved, seconded by Councilman Vance to accept the appointment of Mr. Al Poston to Parks and Recreation with term to expire January 1998. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye.
Councilman Hannah moved, seconded by Councilman Vance to set an appeal hearing for February 1, 1993, at 7:00 p.m. regarding the MAPC decision on Wood Springs Estates. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye.
Under new business Councilman Wise informed members of council that he and Chief Masterson would be gone for three or four days in order to inspect the purchase of a ladder truck for the fire department. The expense for this trip was paid by the E-1 Company.
Councilman Evans pointed out the many projects being done by the Parks and Recreation. Councilman Evans requested the safety officer to inspect the four-way stop located on the ASU campus. Mayor Brodell explained that ASU is responsible for the sign being placed there and at this time nothing can be done about it.
Councilman Perrin recommended the Council give certificates of appreciation to officers Goodrich and Wilson for their outstanding work in preventing a resent suicide attempt. Mayor Brodell stated it would be sent out as soon as Wednesday of next week.
Councilman Kelton expressed his appreciation to Brian Wadley for seeing that notices were posted on rezoned properties.
Councilman Vance informed the council of the Interim Traffic Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, January 21st at 7:00 p.m. and encouraged them to come.
Councilman Hannah offered a resolution recognizing Asst. Fire Chief Gary Schilly's dedicated service to the City of Jonesboro. Councilman Hannah moved, seconded by Councilman Bowers for the adoption of the resolution. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. The resolution was given the number 1993:05.
Councilman Hannah commended the committee responsible for finding a replacement for Finance Director, stating it was a difficult task. Councilman Hannah moved, seconded by Councilman Evans to accept the committee's recommendation of Ms. Linda K. Bullock as Finance Director with a salary starting at $39,000.00 annually. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye.
Councilman Hannah explained that each council member had a financial report and if there were any questions either he or David Eagle would be available to assist.
With no further business the meeting was adjourned.