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Minutes for the City Council meeting on November 15, 2004
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APPEAL HEARING - 6:15 P.M. - An appeal hearing was conducted regarding the MAPC decision on a zoning change from Residential (R-2) to Commercial (C-3), located at 826 W. Huntington Avenue as requested by David Oesterblad. The following individuals spoke in opposition to the zoning request: Larry and Ruth Stice of 216 Vine Street cited problems of inadequate parking and increased traffic and stated it would contribute to the existing drug, alcohol, and prostitution problems in the area. Janet Henderson of 217 Vine explained the arcade would attract older teenagers and adults, since it would be open while children are in school. Mr. Mike Ledbetter stated it would be inviting trouble. The appeal hearing was adjourned.
PUBLIC HEARING - 6:20 P.M. - A public hearing was conducted regarding the abandonment of a portion of Union Street as requested by Union Pacific Railroad. No one spoke in opposition to the abandonment.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - November 15, 2004
The Jonesboro City Council met Monday, November 15, 2004, at 6:30 p.m. A full quorum was in attendance. Present were: Mayor Brodell, City Clerk, Donna K. Jackson, City Attorney Phillip Crego, and eleven council members. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Dover, Furr, McCall, and Roddy. Councilman Young was unable to attend.
Councilman Moore moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin to approve the minutes of November 1, 2004, as provided. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Dover, Furr, McCall, and Roddy.
City Attorney Phillip Crego provided a written legal report which contained a response by Attorney Ralph Ohm regarding a civil case filed by HAML Investments pertaining to a rezoning request which was denied. Councilman Moore questioned the status of the Willett property and Mayor Brodell responded s...
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