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Minutes for the City Council meeting on February 19, 1968
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Ark., met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, February 19, 1968, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Pierce, Turner, Bennett, Ledbetter, Darling, Stricklin, Minx, Pardew, Copeland, Young, Johnson and Knight.
After a petition asking Council to improve Wood Street was presented, the Council agreed that the Mayor be authorized to hire an engineer to study the project and make recommendation to the Council. On calling the roll, all voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Knight offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION DIRECTING MAYOR TO OPTION PROPERTY TO POSTMASTER GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES
Mr. Pierce moved with Mr. Copeland seconding the motion that the resolution be adopted. Roll was called and all voted aye. Carried. The resolution was given the number 1968:02.
Mr. Copeland offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION FOR TRADE OF PROPERTY FOR A DEDICATION DEED WITH CITY WATER AND LIGHT PLANT TO PROVIDE A BETTER PASSAGEWAY TO THE POST OFFICE
Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Stricklin seconding the motion that the resolution be adopted. All voted aye and the motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1968:03.
Mr. Pardew moved with Mr. Johnson seconding the motion that the City purchase a Link Belt Hydraxavator #101 at a cost of $18,500, less two months rental pay; to be financed at the lowest rate of interest. On calling the roll, Mr. Young voted nay and all other members voted aye. Motion carried.
At the request of the Electrical Board, the Mayor appointed the following committee to study an amendment to the Electrical Code: Mr. Stricklin, Mr. Bennett and Mr. Johnson. Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the appointments be approved. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Bennett made the motion seconded by Mr. Knight that the street sweeper be overhauled at a cost of between $1,500.00 and $3,500.00. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Knight offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION TO PURCHASE AND ISSUE CAPITAL NOTES FOR PROPERTY OWNED BY JAMES AND EVELYN BAKER
Mr. Turner moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the resolution be adopted. All voted aye and the motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1968:04.
Mr. Darling moved with Mr. Knight seconding the motion that the recommendations of the Street Committee for the 1968 program be accepted and that an engineer make a survey on Wood Street and East Matthews, Aggie road cut-off. On calling the roll, all voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Knight made the motion seconded by Mr. Pierce that the bills as okayed by the Finance Committee be paid. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Young offered the following ordinance for its first reading:
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF HUNTINGTON AVENUE BETWEEN MAIN STREET AND UNION STREET; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Johnson seconding the motion that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on its second reading. On calling the roll, all voted aye and the motion carried.
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.