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Minutes for the special called City Council meeting on February 5, 1998
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SPECIAL CALLED MEETING CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - FEBRUARY 5, 1998
The Street Committee met prior to the Special Called Meeting, and Chairman Gary Tate opened the floor to Mayor Hubert Brodell.
Mayor Brodell began explaining the MATA plan designated 85 specifically named projects, but there were 135 streets (approximately 26 miles of unpaved streets) not included in the MATA plan. He showed a map of Jonesboro with the 135 streets highlighted, and provided a list of the streets. These 135 streets were to be considered, only if funds were available upon completion of the MATA project.
Mayor Brodell explained that after negotiations with State officials, the State had agreed to do the work on Johnson Ave. saving the City of Jonesboro approximately $6.5 million in MATA funds. For this reason and because projections from of the sale of the bonds estimated more than $ 50 million, Mayor Brodell proposed a plan to begin work immediately on the 135 streets, and to hire (subject to approval of the Street Committee and City Council) Mr. Ron Harmon as Coordinator to oversee the project.
It was explained, the basic equipment needed was a Grader, Roller, Water Truck, and a Dozer, all to be provided by the Street Department. Also, three experienced equipment operators would work with Mr. Harmon in an effort to complete the project in 2 to 2 1/2 years. Three part-time employees would be hired as replacements to work in the Street Department to insure MATA projects do not suffer.
Chairman Tate explained it would be up to property owners to provide petitions granting street right-of-way, and any area failing to grant street right-of-way would be pulled from the list. Mayor Brodell stated blank petitions were available, and if individuals had questions regarding this procedure they could call the Mayor’s Office.
Mayor Brodell estimated this project to run 2 1/2 to 3 million dollars, and propo...
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