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Minutes for the City Council meeting on August 5, 2002
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - August 5, 2002
The Jonesboro City Council met Monday, August 5, 2002, at 6:30 p.m. A full quorum was in attendance. Present were: City Attorney, Phillip Crego, City Clerk, Donna K. Jackson, and eleven council members. Those members were: Kelton, Tate, Rorex, Crockett, McCall, Rega, Province, Moore Young, Perrin, and Copeland. Vice Mayor Young presided over the meeting in the absence of Mayor Brodell. Councilman Roddy was unable to attend.
Councilman Perrin moved, seconded by Councilman Moore to approve the minutes of July 15, 2002, as previously delivered. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Tate, Rorex, Crockett, McCall, Rega, Province, Moore Young, Perrin, and Copeland.
Councilman Rega offered the following ordinance for first reading:
ORDINANCE TO REZONE PROPERTY FROM RESIDENTIAL (R-1) TO COMMERCIAL L.U.O. (C-3 LIMITED USE OVERLAY), LOCATED AT 3705 E. JOHNSON. (PHILLIP AND LONETTE BYRD)
Councilman Tate moved, seconded by Councilman Crockett to suspend the rules and place on second reading. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Tate, Rorex, Crockett, McCall, Rega, Province, Moore Young, Perrin, and Copeland. Councilman Tate moved, seconded by Councilman Rorex to further suspend the rules and place on third and final reading. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Tate, Rorex, Crockett, McCall, Rega, Province, Moore Young, Perrin, and Copeland. Stacey Schratz, resident of 3104 Maplewood Terrace spoke in opposition to the rezoning, stating Mr. Batten was concerned with protecting the residents of 49 South, but not 49 North. She expressed concern over Mr. Barry Phillips of Phillips Investments purchasing the Bryd property and having future problems such as the conditions not being met with the rezoning of Bill’s Fresh Market. She stated city code requires commercial property to be no closer than twenty feet of a residential area, while this particular commercial property is within eleven feet. Mr. Phillip Byrd addressed Council stating they have nothing to do with Bill’s Fresh Market nor has anyone approached them about buying the property. City Planner, Glenn Batten explained Council could amend the conditional uses of the ordinance pertaining to the Byrd property, and the differences and similarities between 49 North and 49 South. Mr. Harold Smith of 3012 Maplewood Terrace explained the building would be an encroachment on the residential area and would not meet the requirement of being a necessary function in the neighborhood. Councilman Tate moved seconded by Councilman Copeland for the adoption of the ordinance, but both the motion and second were withdrawn. Discussion followed regarding amendments to the ordinance. Councilman Copeland moved, seconded by Councilman Moore to amend the ordinance in Section 3 amending the wording from “six feet” to “eight feet” pertaining to the fence. Both the motion and second to amend were withdrawn. Councilman Copeland moved, seconded by Councilman Moore to amend the ordinance in Section 2, Number 11, to delete the wording “Restaurant, general” and in Section 3 amending the wording from “six feet” to “eight feet”. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Tate, Rorex, Crockett, McCall, Rega, Province, Moore Young, Perrin, and Copeland. Councilman Tate offered the ordinance as amended. Councilman Tate moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin to suspend the rules and place on second reading as amended. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Tate, Rorex, Crockett, McCall, Rega, Province, Moore Young, Perrin, and Copeland. Councilman Tate moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin to suspend the rules and place on third and final reading. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Tate, Rorex, Crockett, McCall, Rega, Province, Moore Young, Perrin, and Copeland. Councilman Tate moved, seconded by Councilman Crockett for the adoption of the ordinance. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Tate, Rorex, Crockett, McCall, Rega, Province, Moore Young, Perrin, and Copeland. The ordinance was assigned ordinance number 3366.
Councilman Perrin moved, seconded by Councilman Moore for the adoption of a resolution to proceed with condemnation action at 1619 Easley Lane, owned by James Miller and 1710 Irby Street, owned by Kagle Huff. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Tate, Rorex, Crockett, McCall, Rega, Province, Moore Young, Perrin, and Copeland. The resolution was assigned number 2002:33.
Councilman Rega moved, seconded by Councilman Crockett for the adoption of a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Mata contracts and right of way agreements for the following:
Frances Burris, 1324 Nettleton Circle, Parcel 56.
Wesley and Karla Hazelwood, 1344 Western Street, Parcel 66.
Tommy and Jewel Clark, 1318 Broadmoor Road, Parcel 71.
Kenneth and Cynthia Gibson, 917 E. Matthews, Parcel 26B.
Donald Swanner, 1615 Kathleen,
(No Right of Way or Appraisal Provided)
Laquita Saunders, 701 West Nettleton Avenue, Parcel 38 (Partial Release of lien , Union Planters Bank)
A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Tate, Rorex, Crockett, McCall, Rega, Province, Moore Young, Perrin, and Copeland. The resolution was assigned number 2002:34.
Councilman Moore moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin for the adoption of a resolution amending the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission lease agreement for the Nature Center. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Tate, Rorex, Crockett, McCall, Rega, Province, Moore Young, Perrin, and Copeland. The resolution was assigned number 2002:35.
Councilman Perrin moved, seconded by Councilman Moore to appoint Mr. Kevin Hodges to replace Mr. Clyde Wilhoite to the Parks Advisory with an expiration date of 2005, and Ms. Jayni Blackburn to the Forum Commission with an expiration date of 2007. Councilman Rega recused himself from voting. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Tate, Rorex, Crockett, McCall, Province, Moore Young, Perrin, and Copeland.
Councilman Rega moved, seconded by Councilman Kelton to accept the bid of Town and Country for disability and critical-care insurance for city employees. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Tate, Rorex, Crockett, McCall, Rega, Province, Moore Young, Perrin, and Copeland.
Councilman Moore questioned if the City of Jonesboro had received payment of the $20,000.00 cash amount by Brand Construction Company. Finance Director, Larry Flowers stated he had been out of the office, but would follow up on the matter. City Attorney, Phillip Crego was instructed to pursue litigation if the money was not paid by August 19, 2002, the date of the next council meeting.
Vice Mayor Young recognized Mr. Carl Adams who addressed the Council regarding Mays Road. He stated when the area was annexed in they were promised sewer lines and paved streets, and even though the sewer lines have been installed the street has not been paved. He requested the City of Jonesboro pave the street and provide more law enforcement in the area.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.