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Minutes for the City Council meeting on February 21, 1972
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON FEBRUARY 21, 1972
The City Council of the City of Jonesboro met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, February 21, 1972, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Pierce, Park, Dr. Bowers, Williams, Darling, Minx, Smith, Bowers, Harris, Johnson and Knight. Absent: Stricklin.
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that a hearing on an appeal from the Planning Commission to rezone the corner of Huntington and McClure be held until March 13th. All members voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that a hearing on an appeal from the Planning Commission from property owners opposed to a townhouse on east Nettleton be held until March 13, 1972. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Johnson seconding the motion that the cooperation agreement between the City and the Urban Renewal and Housing Authority be accepted. All members present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Knight offered the following resolution and moved for its adoption with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF A COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE URBAN RENEWAL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY CONCERNING THE JONESBORO CENTER NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT PLAN
The resolution was given the number 1972:04.
Mr. Knight offered the following resolution and moved for its adoption with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion. All voted aye. Carried.
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED PROGRAM AND ANNUAL INCREMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE LOCAL PUBLIC AGENCY TO FILE AN APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER TITLE 1 OF THE HOUSING ACT
The resolution was given the number 1972:05.
Mr. Knight offered the following ordinance for its 1st reading:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A LEASE AND AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF JONESBORO, AS LESSOR, AND W.A. KRUEGER CO., AS LESSEE, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE FORM AND WITH SUBSTANTIALLY THE CONTENTS SET FORTH IN AND MADE A PART OF THIS ORDINANCE; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THE LEASE AND AGREEMENT; PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the second reading. All present voted aye and the motion carried. Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Johnson seconding the motion that the rule be further suspended and the ordinance be placed on the third and final reading. Voting aye: Pierce, Park, Dr. Bowers, Williams, Johnson and Knight. Passing - Darling, Minx, Smith, Bowers and Harris. Motion failed. Mr. Minx and Mr. Smith withdrew their vote and voted aye. The motion was then carried. MR. Knight then moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. All voted aye except Mr. Darling who passed. Motion carried. Motion by Knight, second by Pierce to adopt the emergency clause passed unanimously. The ordinance was given the number 1329.
Mr. Knight offered the following ordinance for its 1st reading:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS UNDER ACT NO. 9 OF THE FIRST EXTRAORDINARY SESSION OF THE SIXTY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS, APPROVED JANUARY 21, 1960, AS AMENDED, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING PERMANENT FINANCING OF THE COST OF SECURING AND DEVELOPING INDUSTRY; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A TRUST INDENTURE SECURING THE BONDS; AUTHORIZING AND PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE INDUSTRIAL PROJECT, THE CONSTRUCTING THEREOF AND THE FINANCING THEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Park 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. Knight moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. All aye and the motion carried. Motion by Knight, second by Pierce to adopt the emergency clause passed unanimously. The ordinance was given the number 1330.
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Williams seconding the motion that the City sell the lot on Bridge and the vacant houses on the lot that was donated by Parker and that the houses be torn down or moved out of the City. All aye and the motion carried.
The annexation ordinance on the Tilley property was on 2nd reading.
Dr. Bowers moved with Mr. Williams seconding the motion that the bid from Motorola on radio equipment for the Fire Dept. be accepted at a cost of $5,693.74. All present voted aye. Motion carried.
After the bids were opened, Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Park seconding the motion that the city purchase one Buick and 6 Dodges for the Police Dept. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that the bills as okayed by the Finance Committee be paid. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Pierce moved with Mr. Williams seconding the motion that the Mayor be authorized to hold public meetings and work with the Council and the Chamber’s Street Committee to plan a large street program. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
The Mayor nominated the following the Planning Commission:
Marshall Matthews, term 72 & 73. Roy Cooper, 3-year term. Ralph Morrison, 3-year term.
The Mayor nominated the following to the Park Commission:
Hervy Aycock (5), Ralph Mattix (4), Jerry Reese (2), Arlis Johnson (3) and Bob Gibson (1).
Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Williams seconding the motion that Council go into executive session. All present aye. Motion carried.
After the executive session, Mr. Darling move with Mr. Smith seconding the motion that the appointments to the Planning Commission be approved. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Bowers moved with Mr. Harris seconding the motion that the Park Commission be approved by substituting Rev. Echols in lieu of Gibson. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
Dr. Bowers moved with Mr. Park seconding the motion to authorize the Planning Commission to proceed with public hearings if law provides - if not, Council will provide approval. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.