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Minutes for the City Council meeting on July 19, 2005
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JULY 19, 2005
The Jonesboro City Council met Tuesday, July 19, 2005, at 6:30 p.m. A full quorum was in attendance. Present were: City Clerk, Donna K. Jackson, City Attorney Phillip Crego and twelve council members. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Johnson, Dover, Furr, McCall, and Ashley. Councilman Perrin presided over the meeting in the absence of Mayor Formon.
Councilman Moore moved, seconded by Councilwoman Furr to approve the minutes of July 5, 2005, as provided. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Johnson, Dover, Furr, McCall, and Ashley.
City Attorney Crego stated he was unable to obtain a report from APERMA Attorney, Ralph Ohm, but the B&G case regarding the landfill had been dismissed.
The following ordinance was on the third and final reading:
ORDINANCE CREATING THE JONESBORO ECONOMICAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM (J.E.T.S.)
Discussion followed with Councilman Moore praising Dr. Paul Copeland for his work with the transit system proposal, but explained he objected to asking citizens to vote on the measure after funds had already been allocated. He stated his objection was with the implementation of the transportation system, and the public should be allowed to vote on the measure first. Councilman Farmer stated this is a measure that will continue to be presented and the Council has limited their exposure as much as possible. He further explained citizens needed information in order to make an informed decision regarding the transit system, and by the end of the three year period the necessary information would be available. Councilman Street stated the MPO members were told it would take two to three years to know if the proposed system would work, and by then they could make a knowledgeable decision based on fact. C...
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