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Minutes for the City Council meeting on October 1, 1973
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 1, 1973
The City Council met in regular session in City Hall, Monday, October 1, 1973, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Pierce, Park, Dr. Bowers, Hannah, Stricklin, Minx, Smith, Bowers, Goforth, Johnson, Bridger and Ward.
Mr. Charles Gambill gave a report from the EMC Commission. After discussion, Mr. Parks moved with Mr. Stricklin seconding the motion that the City enter into a 1 year contract with the EMC on a 40% basis, the City’s part to be $24,000.00. Dr. Bowers passed and all other members voted aye and the motion carried. Mr. Parks moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the EMC be commended for the excellent work they have performed. All voted aye.
After the cleaning bids were opened, Mr. Hannah moved with Mr. Stricklin seconding that the low bid be accepted. Low bids being between Massenelli and Jonesboro Laundry. All voted aye and the motion carried, effective date November 1, 1973.
Mr. Mix moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that the low bid for a Knuckle Boom be accepted, providing it meets the specs. Tri-State was low bidder @ $6,345.00. All voted aye and motion carried.
The ordinance to close an alley in the Thorn Addition in Nettleton was on the 2nd reading.
The ordinance to annex the Rankin 2nd Addition was on the second reading.
Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Bridger seconding the motion that a trailer permit be allowed to Morlene Currie @ 417 Houston. Mr. Minx voted nay and all others voted aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Smith moved with Mr. Parks seconding the motion that $2,000 dollars be authorized to the Library from October l, 1973, to October 1, 1974, to be paid out of interest from Rev. Sharing funds. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Dr. Bowers moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that action on the Higginbotham property be tabled for 2 weeks and that previously. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Bowers seconding that the Church of God in Christ be allowed to solicit funds for 30 days. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Smith offered the following Ordinance for its 1st reading:
AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING THE RESPONSIBILITY OF CUSTODY OF CITY PRISONERS, FOR ENFORCEMENT THEREOF, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Smith moved with Mr. Stricklin seconding the motion that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the 2nd reading. All voted aye and the motion carried. Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Ward seconding the motion that the rules be further suspended and the ordinance be placed on the 3rd and final reading. All voted aye and the motion carried. Mr. Smith then moved to adopt the ordinance and Mr. Stricklin seconding. All voted aye and the motion carried. Motion by Smith, seconded by Johnson to adopt the Emergency Clause passed unanimously. (#1373 Prisoner custody)
Mr. Smith offered a Resolution to close an alley off of Cate and Mr. Stricklin moved for its adoption with Mr. Smith seconding. Mr. Bowers left the meeting at this time and was not present for the ensuing roll calls. All other members voted aye and the motion carried. Resolution not prepared at this time. See October 15, 1973, minutes #1375.
RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CLOSING AN ALLEY OFF CATE STREET
The resolution was given the number 1973:22.
Mr. Smith moved with Mr. Hannah seconding the motion that the recommendation of the Fire and Police Committee to be approved and that specs for a new chassis for Truck #9 be drawn up. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Hannah moved with Dr. Bowers seconding the motion that the CW&L be requested to place a light at HWY 18 and Fire Station #3. All present voted aye and motion carried.
Mr. Stricklin moved with Mr. Ward seconding the motion that the City Dump be opened from October 5th through October 14th on Saturday and Sunday also, in order for citizens to get rid of the tornado debris and there will be no charge during this period. On the roll call, all present voted aye and the motion carried.
Dr. Bowers offered for its 1st reading and ordinance to amend 778 pertaining to garbage pickup.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 778, SAME BEING AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF GARBAGE AND REFUSE IN THE CITY OF JONESBORO, PROVIDING FOR THE INSPECTION OF PREMISES, FIXING A SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR SAID SERVICES, PROVIDING FOR PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF, AND FOR ALL OTHER PURPOSES
The rule was suspended for the 2nd and 3rd readings unanimously. Motion to adopt and for the Emergency Clause passed unanimously. (#1374 Garbage pickup)
There being no further business, Council adjourned.