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Minutes from the City Council meeting on October 21, 2002
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PUBLIC HEARING - 6:15 P.M. - For the purpose of vacating and abandoning all of Keith Drive (Pardew Street) lying south of East Matthews Avenue as requested by the Stallings Family. No opposition was voiced.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - October 21, 2002
The Jonesboro City Council met Monday, October 21, 2002, at 6:30 p.m. A full quorum was in attendance. Present were: Mayor Brodell, 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, Copeland and Roddy.
Councilman Perrin was unable to attend.
Councilman Rorex moved, seconded by Councilman Crockett to approve the minutes of October 7, 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, Copeland and Roddy.
Councilman Rega offered the following ordinance for first reading:
ORDINANCE ADOPTING A PURCHASING MANUAL PROVIDING FOR COMPLIANCE WITH PROCEDURES FOR A CENTRALIZED PURCHASING SYSTEM.
Councilman Kelton moved, seconded by Councilman Crockett to amend the Purchasing Manual as follows: 1) To correct a typo changing the amount of “five thousand” to “ten thousand” on page four. 2) To provide for written suggestions pertaining to item 2 on page three. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Tate, Rorex, Crockett, McCall, Rega, Province, Moore, Young, Copeland and Roddy. Councilman Kelton made the recommendation to amend the Purchasing Manual on page 2, item 6 to include additional requirements mandated by the State of Arkansas. Purchasing Agent, Steve Kent stated State Law preempts local law, and explained this was pertaining to local privilege license requirements. City Attorney, Phillip Crego concurred with Mr. Kent that state law preempts local law.
Councilman Tate moved, seconded by Councilman Young for the adoption of a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a traffic control device agreement with the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department for the maintenance of traffic control devices located at Highway 63B (Johnson Ave.); Culberhouse Street; Hwy 141 North Main; Bridge Street; Fisher Street; Patrick Street; Marshall Street; and Caraway Road. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Tate, Rorex, Crockett, McCall, Rega, Province, Moore, Young, Copeland and Roddy. The resolution was assigned number 2002:46.
Councilman Tate moved, seconded by Councilman Young for the adoption of a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the following MATA contracts and agreements:
•Lester and Frances Binkley - 417 W. Nettleton Ave. - Parcel 17.
•Raymond and Mary Lou Ritter - 1402 W. Nettleton Ave. - Parcel 69.
•Judith M. Baker - 304 W. Nettleton Ave. - Parcel 3.
•Kagel and Sharon Huff - 1751 W. Nettleton Ave. - Parcel 92.
•Brent and Sandra Cassady - 1401 Broadmoor Rd. - Parcel 90.
A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Tate, Rorex, Crockett, McCall, Rega, Province, Moore, Young, Copeland and Roddy. The resolution was assigned number 2002:47.
Councilman Rega moved, seconded by Councilman Roddy for the adoption of a resolution approving Revision # 6 to the Community Development Block Grant Program and budget for the years 200, 2001, and 2002. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Tate, Rorex, Crockett, McCall, Rega, Province, Moore, Young, Copeland and Roddy. The resolution was assigned number 2002:48.
Councilman Crockett moved, seconded by Councilman Young for the adoption of a resolution approving the 2003 Consolidated and Action Plan, dated October 21, 2002, including the 2003 Community Development Block Grant projects and budget. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Tate, Rorex, Crockett, McCall, Rega, Province, Moore, Young, Copeland and Roddy. The resolution was assigned number 2002:49.
A resolution authorizing acceptance of the State Planning and Research funds from the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department and appropriating matching funds necessary to the procurement thereof was read. Councilman Young moved, seconded by Councilman Roddy to amend the resolution in Section 3 to appropriate $10,000.00 to come from the Street Department budget instead of 1% sales tax fund. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Tate, Rorex, Crockett, McCall, Rega, Province, Moore, Young, Copeland and Roddy. Councilman Rega moved, seconded by Councilman Moore for the adoption of the resolution as amended. The resolution was assigned number 2002:50.
Councilman Young moved, seconded by Councilman Crockett for the adoption of a resolution documenting the review of the annual audit of the City of Jonesboro for the year ended December 31, 2001, and for the appropriate action on audit findings and recommendations. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Tate, Rorex, Crockett, McCall, Rega, Province, Moore, Young, Copeland and Roddy. The resolution was assigned number 2002:51.
Under new business, Mayor Brodell announced there would be a joint meeting of the Craighead Quorum Court and Jonesboro City Council Monday, October 28, 2002, at 6:00 p.m. at the county annex for the purpose of making a decision on a countywide transportation system.
Councilman Tate addressed council members regarding progress on drainage work. He reported the cleaning of 73,284 feet of ditch work at a cost of $108,072 or $1.47 a foot. He also reported prisoners cleaned out areas where equipment could not reach. Mayor Brodell recognized Mr. Joe Kelso who recommended preventative maintenance of the ditches so this does not happen again. Mayor Brodell stated they were making an effort to clean the ditches.
Councilman Crockett offered the following ordinance for first reading:
ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 5.16.06 OF THE JONESBORO CODE OF ORDINANCES INTERFERENCE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES
Councilman Young moved, seconded by Councilman Crockett to suspend the second and third readings. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Tate, Rorex, Crockett, McCall, Rega, Province, Moore, Young, Copeland and Roddy. Councilman Young moved, seconded by Councilman Roddy 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, Copeland and Roddy. Councilman Young moved, seconded by Councilman Copeland for the adoption of the emergency clause. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Tate, Rorex, Crockett, McCall, Rega, Province, Moore, Young, Copeland and Roddy. The ordinance was assigned ordinance number 3378.
Councilman Rega moved, seconded by Councilman Crockett for the adoption of a resolution to modify the Wage and Salary Management Plan to include the following:
•Public Works Director - Exempt Grade 9 - Salary Range $41,380 to $68,112.85.
•Auditor - Exempt Grade 3 - Salary Range $27,766.73 to $45,351.68.
A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Tate, Rorex, Crockett, McCall, Rega, Province, Moore, Young, Copeland and Roddy. The resolution was assigned resolution number 2002:52.
Councilman Young announced a Finance Committee meeting would be held immediately after the City Council meeting.
Councilman Young presented a memorandum to City Council members pertaining to Bill’s Fresh Market stipulations and questioned City Attorney, Phillip Crego on the status of the site improvements. Mr. Crego stated he is waiting on information from Mr. Jim Lyons, Attorney for Mr. Barry Phillips and after meeting with City Planner, Glenn Batten he intends to present a proposal for resolution of the matter to the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission. He further explained the Jonesboro City Council will need to make a decision to either drop the case or proceed with litigation at that time.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.