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Minutes for the City Council meeting on May 3, 1971
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, May 3, 1971, at 7:30 p.m. there were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Pierce, Park, Dr. Bowers, Williams, Darling, Stricklin, Minx, Smith, Bowers, Harris, Johnson and Knight.
Dr. Bowers moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the City Attorney draw up an Ordinance to amend the Trailer Camp Ordinance, Sections 22-7 and 22-8. All members voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that after the 1st of June, the city dump be closed on Sundays. All members voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Pierce moved with Mr. Williams seconding the motion that at the discretion of the Chief of Police, speed humps be placed on Bush and Driver. Voting aye: Pierce, Park, Williams, Darling, Stricklin, Minx, Smith, Johnson and Knight. Voting nay: Dr. Bowers, Mr. Bowers, and Mr. Harris. Motion carries.
The following Ordinance was on its 2nd reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE STOP SIGNS ON CERTAIN STREETS AT THEIR INTERSECTION WITH OTHER STREETS; TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Smith offered the following Ordinance for its 1st reading: (1st & 2nd reading Ordinance closing streets in Nettleton)
AN ORDINANCE CLOSING STREETS AND PARTS IN THE NETTLETON SCHOOL DISTRICT
Mr. Smith moved with Mr. Park seconding the motion that the rule be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on the second reading. All members voted aye and the motion carried.
(1st & 2nd reading Ordinance to amend Trailer Camp Ordinance.)
Dr. Bowers offered the Ordinance to amend the trailer Ordinance. Mr. Darling moved with Mr. Smith seconding the motion that the rule be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on the 2nd reading. All voted aye and the motion carried.
The bids for a new tractor were opened. Dr. Bowers moved with Mr. Darling seconding the motion that eh low bid of $2,450 from Jonesboro Tractor Sales be accepted. All voted aye and motion carried.
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Darling seconding the motion that the bid from Chevrolet of $2,285.00 for a ½ ton pickup be accepted, providing that it meets the specifications. All voted aye and the motion carried.
The low bid for the trash truck was from Town & Country International for $3,600.00 Mr. Park moved with Mr. Smith seconded the motion that this bid be accepted. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Minx moved with Dr. Bowers seconding the motion that the bid of $8.50 per ton from Barnett Construction Co. to blacktop certain streets be accepted. All voted aye and the motion carried. A list of the streets, are on file with City Clerk.
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that 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.