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Minutes for the City Council meeting on May 2, 1994
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APPEAL HEARING - 7:00 P.M. - An appeal hearing was conducted regarding the MAPC rezoning denial of property owned by Ms. Betsy Butler. Ms. Butler explained she is a single mother, and wishes to operate her business out of her home. Even though there was opposition voiced at the MAPC meeting, no one voiced opposition during the appeal hearing.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MAY 2, 1994
The Jonesboro City Council met at 7:30 p.m. Present were the Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney and all council members.
The minutes of April 18, 1994, were approved as amended by motion of Councilman Harpole seconded by Councilman Perrin. The minutes were amended at the top of page three, amending the sentence, "Councilman Harpole stated he felt the Committee lacked maturity" to "Councilman Harpole stated he felt the committee as a whole (the Council) lacked maturity". 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, Harpole, 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. (CLAY KENWARD/BOB ADAMS)
Councilman Hannah moved, seconded by Councilman Harpole 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, Harpole, Mays and Hannah. The ordinance was given the number 2550.
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. (MAX DACUS JR.)
Councilman Hannah moved, seconded by Councilman Harpole 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, Harpole, Mays and Hannah. The ordinance was given the number 2551.
Councilman Evans 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. (JOE RANKIN)
Councilman Hannah moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin 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, Harpole, Mays and Hannah. The ordinance was given the number 2552.
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. BETSY BUTLER)
Councilman Bowers moved, seconded by Councilman Mullenix to suspend the rules and place on 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, Harpole, Mays and Hannah. No further action was taken on this ordinance.
Councilman Hannah offered a resolution requesting City Water and Light to provide service for the following locations:
* 413 W. Monroe Avenue - electrical service
* Forest Access Road (#1) - electrical service
* 305 Forest Park Loop - electrical service
* 101 Joe N. Martin Expressway - electrical service
* 107 W. Huntington Ave. - water service
* 100 E. Highland Drive - water and electrical service
* 4001 Lindberg - electrical service
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. Those voting aye were: Wise, Evans, Ingram, Province, Mullenix, Bowers, Perrin, Kelton, Vance, Harpole, Mays and Hannah. The resolution was given the number 1994:19.
Councilman Evans moved, seconded by Councilman Harpole for the adoption of a resolution to proceed with condemnation of property located at 348 N. Fisher owned by Mr. Kenny Griggs. 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, Harpole, Mays and Hannah. The resolution was given the number 1994:20.
Councilman Evans moved, seconded by Councilman Harpole for the adoption of a resolution authorizing the annual appointment of a committee responsible for the annual negotiation of contracts for specific services as required by Act 616. 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, Harpole, Mays and Hannah. The resolution was given the number 1994:21.
The following bid was reviewed: 94:24 - Poster Lift - Street Department
Councilman Hannah moved, seconded by Councilman Wise 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, Harpole, Mays and Hannah.
Councilman Hannah moved, seconded by Councilman Harpole to allow the placement of a mobile home at 3914 Willow Road at the request of Mrs. Audrey Gulley and her son Darryl Carter. 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, Harpole, Mays and Hannah.
Councilman Mays moved, seconded by Councilman Harpole to appoint Mrs. Martha Wall (Mrs. Margaret Wall's daughter-in-law) to fill the unexpired term of Mrs. Margaret Wall on the Library Board. 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, Harpole, Mays and Hannah.
Mr. Doug Little reported that property located at 3706 Griffin Street owned by Mr. Roger Moore had passed inspection, due to the grace period given by the Council. Mr. Brian Wadley stated that the immediate hazard has been corrected even though the structure does not have plumbing or electricity. Mr. Little stated there were boards missing off the back of the structure, but this was due to plumbing work which was to be done. Concerns were expressed by the Council regarding the removal of condemnation. It was determined that condemnation is based on the public's safety and therefore the structure should be removed from condemnation. Councilman Kelton moved, seconded by Councilwoman Ingram to remove the structure from the condemnation list. A roll call vote was taken resulting in a ten to two vote in favor of the motion. Those council members voting aye were: Wise, Evans, Ingram, Province, Mullenix, Bowers, Perrin, Kelton, Vance and Hannah. Those voting against the motion were Councilman Harpole and Councilman Mays.
Under new business Mayor Brodell reported that City Water and Light donated $300,000.00 for a hazardous chemical truck, that 4 acres had been donated to the City by Mr. Herbert Parker for a new park location, the lawsuit regarding Police Chief Floyd Johnson had been dismissed, and that designated smoking areas had been assigned in various city owned buildings. Lastly, the Mayor reported that the Land Use Committee would be conducting interviews with four (4) applicants on May 18 and 19 at 7:00 and 8:00 p.m.
Councilman Evans reported that the study for Parks and Recreation had been completed. The report outlined four specific areas and gave recommendations for receiving grant money for the project. Councilman Evans stated he would see that each council member received a copy.
Councilman Bowers expressed his appreciation to Mr. Tom Yates, store manager of Lowes, for donating a light (valued at $185.68) for the Northside Ball Park.
Councilman Perrin reported there was available grant money through Parks and Tourism up to $50,000.00 maximum, and recommended applying for the fifty-fifty matched grant funds.
Councilman Kelton reminded the Council of a public hearing for May 10, 1994, at 7:00 p.m. to discuss zoning changes for residential two and residential three zonings.
Councilman Vance informed the Council of a committee meeting at 7:00 p.m. May 3, 1994, regarding the 911 Center. He stated the committee would be making recommendations to the full Council regarding problems at the 911 Center and encouraged everyone to attend.
Councilman Harpole reminded the Council of Jonesboro's Progress Fest, scheduled for Saturday, May 14, 1994, beginning at 10:00 a.m., and of the Citizen of the Year Banquet on May 13, 1994.
Councilman Hannah reported the Finance Committee would be making recommendations at the next council meeting regarding new hires and pay increases for the 1994 budget. At Councilman Hannah's request, Mr. Lowes gave a report regarding Jonesboro's recycling program.
With no further business the meeting was adjourned.