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Minutes for the City Council meeting on November 16, 1964
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Ark., met in regular session at City Hall, Monday night, November 16, 1964, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Griffin, Wilson, Bridger, Brickell, Stallings, Heern, Cook, Pardew, Mays, Ledbetter and Snow. Absent: Sammons.
The following ordinance was read for the third and final time:
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A PERMIT TO OPERATE A COMMUNITY ANTENNA SYSTEM TO CLEAR VISION T.V. COMPANY, A CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, IN THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS; BEING A NON-EXCLUSIVE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT, ERECT, LAY, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID COMMUNITY ANTENNA SYSTEM, AND PRESCRIBING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS THEREOF
Mr. Bridger moved with Mr. Cook seconding the motion that the ordinance be tabled for 60 days. Roll was called. Voting aye: Griffin, Wilson, Bridger, Brickell, Stallings, Heern Cook, Pardew and Ledbetter. Voting no: Mays and Snow. Motion carried.
The following ordinance was read for the third and final time:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 13-8 AND 13-10 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES PROVIDING FOR OCCUPATION OR PRIVILEGE TAX
Mr. Brickell moved with Mr. Ledbetter seconding the motion that the ordinance be tabled until December 7, 1964. On calling the roll, all present voted aye and the motion carried.
At the request of Lindell Hitchcock to increase the tax rates 10 cents and the bus fares 5 cents, Mr. Bridger made the motion seconded by Mr. Brickell that the City Attorney be authorized to draw up an ordinance for this increase. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
After Mr. Cook gave his committee’s recommendation in regard to a new accounting machine for the City, Mr. Brickell moved with Mr. Pardew that the recommendation be accepted and that the City advertise for bids for a 25 total accounting machine and a 9 total cash register, with validating features and a 7 digit capacity and the necessary supplies and forms. Mr. Heern voted no and all other members present voted aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Mays offered the following ordinance for its first reading;
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 1053, PROVIDING FOR INCREASE IN FARES CHARGED BY TAXI CAB COMPANIES
Mr. Mays moved with Mr. Ledbetter seconding the motion that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the second reading. Roll was called and all present voted aye. Motion carried. Mr. Mays moved with Mr. Ledbetter 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. Cook seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. Roll was called and all present voted aye. Motion carried. All present voted aye on the motion by Mr. Mays and seconded by Mr. Snow that the emergency clause be adopted. The ordinance was given the number 1108.
The following ordinance was read for the third and final time:
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING ON PORTIONS OF FLINT STREET AND PATRICK STREET, PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Brickell moved with Mr. Bridger seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. Roll was called. All present voted aye and the motion carried. Mr. Brickell made the motion seconded by Mr. Mays that the emergency clause be adopted. All voted aye and the motion carried. The ordinance was given the number 1109.
Mr. Snow made the motion seconded by Mr. Brickell that the bills as okayed by the Finance Committee be paid. On the roll call, all voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Mays offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION TO LEVY A .6 MILL TAX ON ALL REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR THE POLICEMAN’S PENSION AND RELIEF FUND
Mr. Brickell made the motion seconded by Mr. Snow that the resolution be adopted. All voted aye on the roll call and the motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1964:20.
Mr. Mays offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION TO LEVY A .5 MILL TAX ON ALL REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY IN ORDER TO CARRY ON THE GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO
Mr. Cook moved with Mr. Heern seconding the motion that the resolution be adopted. All voted aye and the motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1964:21.
Mr. Mays offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION TO LEVY A 1 MILL TAX ON ALL REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR THE PUBLIC CITY LIBRARY TAX
Mr. Cook made the motion seconded by Mr. Heern that the resolution be adopted. On the roll call, all present voted aye and the motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1964:22.
Mr. Bridger offered the following ordinance for its first reading:
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO TELECOM CABLE COMPANY, INC., A CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, THE PRIVILEGE TO CONSTRUCT, ERECT, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE TOWERS, POLES, WIRES, ANCHORS, CABLES, MANHOLES, CONDUITS AND OTHER ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT ALONG, ACROSS, ON, OVER, THROUGH, ABOVE AND UNDER THE PUBLIC STREETS, AVENUES, ALLEYS, ROADS AND HIGHWAYS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING A TELEVISION SIGNAL SYSTEM TO RECEIVE, ORIGINATE, AMPLIFY AND DISTRIBUTE TELEVISION SIGNALS TO THE INHABITANTS OF SAID CITY OR TO ANY PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION WITHIN SAID CITY
The Mayor appointed Mr. Bridger, Mr. Pardew and Mr. Mays as a committee to get all the information they can in regards to TV cable companies.
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.