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Minutes for the City Council meeting on April 18, 1966
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Ark., met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, April 18, 1966, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Sammons, Griffin, Wilson, Bridger, Darling, Stallings, Keller, Williams, Pardew, Mays, Ledbetter and Snow.
The following ordinance was read for the first time:
AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH THE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT COMMISSION, PROVIDE FOR ITS COMPOSITION AND TO VEST SUCH COMMISSION WITH AUTHORITY TO CONTROL AND OPERATE THE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
Mr. Wilson moved with Mr. Bridger seconding the motion that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on its second reading. Roll was called. All members voted aye and the motion carried. Mr. Sammons moved with Mr. Mays seconding the motion that the rule be further suspended and the ordinance be placed on the third and final reading. On calling the roll, all voted aye and the motion carried. Mr. Mays then moved with Mr. Sammons seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. All members voted aye and the motion carried. Mr. Mays moved with Mr. Williams seconding the motion that the emergency clause be adopted. All voted aye and the motion carried. The ordinance was given the number 1133.
After discussion of the danger of the old water tank in the 6th Ward, Mr. Darling made the motion seconded by Mr. Pardew that the City Attorney notify the owner to immediately remove the tank. Roll was called. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Charles Frierson III gave Council a thorough report on Craighead Forest. Said report consisting of its activities, financial condition, the function of the Jonesboro Boating Club and the duties and the functions of the Commission and other matters. After which, Mr. Pardew made the motion seconded by Mr. Bridger that the City pay off a note for them, amounting to approximately $1,800.00. All voted aye on the roll call and the motion carried. At the request of the Commission, the Mayor made the following appointments:
Guy Pardew, Jr. 1 yr exp: 1967
Charles Frierson, III 2 yr 1968
Tom Donaldson, Jr. 3 yr 1969
Ralph Mattix 4 yr 1970
Arlie Williams 5 yr 1971
Bob Gibson 6 yr 1972
Russell Key 7 yr 1973
Mr. Mays moved with Mr. Darling seconding the motion that the appointments be accepted and approved. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Mays offered the following resolution and moved for its adoption with Mr. Sammons seconding the motion. On calling the roll, all members voted aye and motion carried.
RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS APPRECIATION TO THE CRAIGHEAD FOREST COMMISSION AND THE JONESBORO BOATING CLUB FOR THEIR SERVICES TO THE CITY AND THE CITIZENS OF JONESBORO IN THEIR OPERATION OF CRAIGHEAD FOREST PARK
The resolution was given the number 1966:11.
Mr. Mays made the motion seconded by Mr. Pardew that the Real Estate Option Committee be instructed to negotiate with the Gulf Oil Corporation for a 25-foot right-of-way on Madison. On calling the roll, all voted aye and the motion carried. Mr. Snow left and was not present for this vote or any of the following ones.
The Street Committee recommended that Clark Street in the 6th Ward be widened and resurfaced at a cost of $5,750.00. Mr. Williams made the motion seconded by Mr. Keller that the Committee’s recommendation be accepted and the work be done. All voted aye and the motion carried.
The following ordinance was on its third and final reading:
AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING PART OF EAST MATTHEWS AVENUE AS A THROUGH STREET; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Pardew moved with Mr. Darling seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. All present voted aye and the motion carried. Motion by Mr. Pardew seconded by Mr. Darling for the adoption of the emergency clause was passed unanimously. The ordinance was given the number 1134.
The following ordinance was on its second reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 15-54 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY PROVIDING TWENTY MPH SPEED ZONES IN CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL SECTIONS
Mr. Mays moved with Mr. Bridger seconding the motion that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the third and final reading. All present voted aye and the motion carried. Mr. Mays then moved with Mr. Darling seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. On the roll call, all voted aye and the motion carried. Mr. Mays made the motion seconded by Mr. Pardew that the emergency clause be adopted. All aye and the motion carried. The ordinance was given the number 1135.
Mr. Bridger offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION TO DETERMINE PROPERTY AT THE CORNER OF CRAIGHEAD AND WOOD STREETS IS A HAZARD TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND WELFARE
Mr. Bridger moved with Mr. Darling seconding the motion that the resolution be adopted. All voted aye and the motion was carried. The resolution was given the number 1966:12.
Mr. Mays offered the following ordinance for its first reading:
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR A HOUSING AUTHORITY AND AN URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY IN THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS
Mr. Pardew made the motion seconded by Mr. Bridger that the bills as okayed by the Finance Committee be paid. Roll was called and all voted aye. Motion carried.
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.