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Minutes for the City Council meeting on July 10, 1967
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, July 10, 1967, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Pierce, Turner, Bennett, Darling, Stricklin, Minx, Bowers, Copeland, Young, Johnson and Knight. Absent: Ledbetter.
Rev. James Robertson gave the opening prayer.
Mr. Copeland moved with Mr. Young seconding the motion that the Mayor appoint a committee to study the matter of bringing the City map up-to-date and enter into a contract with Herman Williams the least expensive way, by the hour or by the job. Also have the map to designate the wards of the City. On calling the roll, all voted aye and the motion carried. The Mayor appointed Mr. Williams Stuck, Bob Gibson and Ralph Stricklin.
Mr. Young offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE LEASING OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON CHURCH STREET TO WILLIAM E. EBBERT
Mr. Young moved with Mr. Knight seconding the motion that the resolution be adopted. On the roll call, voting aye: Pierce, Bennett, Stricklin, Minx, Bowers, Copeland, Young, Johnson and Knight. Voting nay: Turner and Darling. Motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1967:15.
Mr. Knight offered the following ordinance for its first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE AND ABANDON A PORTION OF BELMONT AVENUE IN THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS.
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Pierce seconding it that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the second reading. Roll was called and all voted aye and motion carried. Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the rule be further suspended and the ordinance be placed on its third and final reading. Roll was called and all voted aye and motion carried. Mr. Knight then moved with Mr. Pierce seconding that the ordinance be adopted. Roll was called, all voted aye and the motion carried. The ordinance was given the number 1167.
Mr. Minx made the motion, seconded by Mr. Johnson that the bills as okayed by the Finance Committee be paid. On calling the roll all voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Darling moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the City enter into a purchase rental agreement with Riggs Tractor Company for a road grader at a cost of $18,900.00. On calling the roll all voted aye and motion carried.
Mr. Copeland offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION TO VACATE AND ABANDON COOK STREET
Mr. Pierce moved with Mr. Knight seconding the motion that the resolution be adopted. On calling the roll, all voted aye and motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1967:16.
The following ordinance was read for the first time:
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CHANGE IN PARKING METER ZONES AND TIME LIMITS ON CERTAIN STREETS; THE REMOVAL OF PARKING METERS ON CERTAIN STREETS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on its second reading. On calling the roll voted aye and motion carried.
Mr. Copeland offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION RELEASING PROPERTY FROM THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN FROLIC FOOTWEAR AND THE CITY OF JONESBORO
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the resolution be adopted. On calling the roll, Mr. Darling passed and all other members voted aye. Motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1967:17.
Mr. Copeland offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION RELEASING PROPERTY FROM THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN FROLIC FOOTWEAR AND PEOPLES’ PROPERTY ASSOCIATION OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the resolution be adopted. On calling the roll, Mr. Darling passed and all other members voted aye. Motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1967:18.
The following ordinance was on its third reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE A STOP SIGN ON FRANKLIN STREET AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH WILKINS STREET; TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. On calling the roll, all voted aye and the motion carried. Mr. Knight made the motion, seconded by Mr. Pierce that the Emergency Clause be adopted. All aye and the motion carried. The ordinance was given the number 1168.
The following ordinance was on its third and final reading:
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING ON PORTIONS OF CERTAIN STREETS AT CERTAIN TIMES; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Minx seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. On calling the roll, all voted aye. And the motion carried. Mr. Knight made the motion seconded by Mr. Pierce that the emergency clause be adopted. All aye and the motion carried. The ordinance was given the number 1169.
Mr. Stricklin moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the Mayor negotiate with City Water and Light Plant for the purpose of a light at Caraway and East Matthews that will cost $4500.00; the City to pay ½ of the cost and City Water and Light to pay ½ of the cost. On roll call, all aye. Motion carried.
After discussion of the proposed by-pass around Arkansas State University, Mr. Stricklin moved with Mr. Knight seconding the motion that a public hearing for the closing of portions of Bush Street be set for August 7, 1967. Roll was called, all voted and the motion carried.
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.