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Minutes for the City Council meeting on February 18, 1974
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, February 18, 1974, at 7:00 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Pierce, Park, Dr. Bowers, Hannah, Minx, Smith, Bowers, Johnson, Bridger and Ward. Absent: Stricklin and Goforth.
Dr. Bowers addressed a large group of citizens concerning the Ark La Gas situation. A petition was presented to the PSC requesting a hearing on the numerous complaints from customers of the gas company. Dr. Bowers moved with Mr. Minx seconding the motion that the Mayor appoint Mr. Johnson, Mr. Hannah and himself to a committee on the matter and that Council authorize whatever expense may be needed. All members present voted aye and the motion carried. Amended.
Mr. Park offered the following resolution and Mr. Pierce moved for its adoption with Mr. Park seconding. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE GRANT AGREEMENT FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT THE JONESBORO MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
The resolution was given the number 1974:03.
Mr. Pierce moved with Mr. Ward seconding the motion that bids be taken on the inspector’s tornado damaged car and that bids be asked for a new small car with ½ of the cost to come out of sanitation and ½ out of street. All aye and motion carried.
Mr. Bowers moved with Dr. Bowers seconding the motion that Elizabeth Howard be appointed to the Board of the JUR to replace A.B. Calvin who had resigned. All voted aye and motion carried.
The mayor appointed Mr. Park, Mr. Minx and Mr. Ward to a committee to study the updating of the master plan and recommend back to the Council. Mr. Pierce moved with Mr. Smith seconding the motion to accept the appointments. All voted aye and motion carried.
Mr. Smith moved with Mr. Park seconding the motion that a trailer be allowed at 2013 Maurice owned by Jimmy Martin. Mr. Minx voted nay and all others present voted aye. Motion carried.
Bids on caption seal for the city streets were opened and ACCO was the low bidder at $.25 per sq yard. Mr. Hannah moved with Mr. Smith seconding the motion to accept their bid. All aye, motion carried.
STOP sign ordinance at Pine and Warren was on the 3rd and final reading.
AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE CERTAIN TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES; TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Hannah moved with Mr. Smith seconding the motion to adopt the ordinance. All aye and motion carried. Motion by Hannah, 2nd by Johnson, to adopt the emergency clause passed unanimously. The ordinance was given the number 1392.
15 MPH speed limit in North Acres was on 3rd and final reading.
AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING THE MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT IN NORTH ACRES APARTMENT COMPLEX; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Park moved with Mr. Pierce seconding that the ordinance be adopted. All aye and motion carried. Motion by Park, second by Smith, to adopt the emergency clause passed unanimously. The ordinance was given the number 1393.
A zoning amendment ordinance was on 3rd and final reading.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 1204, SAME BEING AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE BUILDING CODE FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS
The ordinance was given the number 1394.
Mr. Hannah moved with Mr. Smith seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. All aye and motion carried. Motion by Ward, 2nd by Pierce to adopt the emergency clause passed unanimously.
Gas code amendment was on 3rd and final reading.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 824 SAME BEING AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE GAS CODE FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO
Mr. Hannah moved with Mr. Park seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. All aye and motion carried. Motion by Hannah, 2nd by Park, for the emergency clause passed unanimously. The ordinance was given the number 1395.
The housing code amendment ordinance was on 3rd and final reading.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 1205, SAME BEING AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE HOUSING CODE FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS
Mr. Bowers moved with Mr. Park seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. All aye and motion carried. Motion by Park, 2nd by Bowers, to adopt the emergency clause passed. The ordinance was given the number 1396.
An ordinance prohibiting littering on the city parks was on its 1st reading. Mr. Smith moved with Mr. Ward seconding the motion that the ordinance be amended to include the streets and cemeteries. All aye, motion carried. Mr. Smith moved with Mr. Park seconding the motion that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the 2nd reading. All aye and the motion carried. Mr. Hannah moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the rule be further suspended and the ordinance be placed on the 3rd and final reading. All voted aye and the motion carried. Mr. Hannah moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. All voted aye and motion carried. Motion by Hannah, second by Pierce to adopt the emergency clause passed unanimously.
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE LITTERING OF PARKS, STREETS AND CEMETERIES; TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOR; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
The ordinance was given the number 1397.
Sanitation trucks bids were opened and Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Park seconding the motion that the low bid from Ford for the two trucks at a cost of $6,262.00 each. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Bowers moved with Mr. Smith seconding the motion that the new law concerning Workmen’s Comp be put to the vote of the city employees, the date to be decided later. All aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Ward moved with Mr. Smith seconding the motion that the bills as okayed by the finance committee be paid. All voted aye and the motion carried.
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.