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Minutes for the City Council on April 1, 1974
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES, APRIL 1, 1974
The City Council of the City of Jonesboro met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, April 1, 1974, at 7:00 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Park, Dr. Bowers, Hannah, Stricklin, Minx, Smith, Bowers, Burns, Johnson, Bridger and Ward. Absent: Pierce.
Mr. Larry Burns was sworn into the office of 5th Ward, Position 2 Alderman by the City Clerk.
Mr. Roy Cooper gave a report from the Street & Highway Committee of the Chamber. Addendum #1 to 1974 Streets & Highways Improvement Plan. Mr. Stricklin moved with Mr. Park seconding the motion that the list of improvements be submitted with the understanding that Council can make changes on the plans and priorities. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Bowers moved with Mr. Ward seconding the motion that the Insurance Committee study the insurance plans submitted and recommend back to council and a vote will be taken at the next meeting. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Ward offered the following ordinance for its 1st reading:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING CERTAIN STREETS IN THE SPURLOCK 2ND ADDITION
Mr. Hannah moved with Dr. Bowers seconding the motion that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the 2nd reading. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Rushing & Mason Equipment Co. was the low bidder on a ditching machine. $40,804.35 with air. Mr. Smith moved with Dr. Bowers seconding the motion that the bid be accepted with air. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Hannah seconding the motion that the low bid for sirens be accepted providing they meet the specs. Low bidder was ACA from Wisconsin. All voted aye and the motion carried. Cost $29,250.00
Mr. Ward moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that a trailer be allowed at 3709 Griffin St. Mr. Minx voted nay and all others voted aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Park offered the following resolution and moved for its adoption with Mr. Ward seconding the motion. All voted aye and the motion carried.
RESOLUTION TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE ABANDONMENT OF DUDLEY STREET
The resolution was given the number 1974:07.
2nd reading, ordinance on traffic devices
2nd reading, removing stop signs
2nd reading on weed ordinance
2nd reading ordinance of Flood Insurance
An option to purchase property in the Industrial Park from the Heaths consisting of 34 acres for the sum of $102,000 dollars was read to the council for their consideration.
Mr. Bowers moved with Mr. Ward seconding the motion that a professional time and motion study of the Sanitation Department be authorized not to exceed $5,000.00. All voted aye and the motion was carried.
Mr. Smith moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that bids be asked for a side-mounted mower. All aye & motion carried.
The Mayor appointed Jim Hannah, Ralph Stricklin and Gary Smith as a committee to study civil service for the Police & Fire Departments. The committee was authorized to name 1 policeman and 1 fireman to serve with them.
Mr. Ward moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that the bills be okayed by the Finance Committee be paid. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Stricklin moved with Mr. Bridger seconding the motion that bids be asked for 4 new police cars. All aye & motion carried.
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.