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Minutes for the City Council meeting on October 19, 1964
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Ark., met in regular session at City Hall, Monday night, October 19, 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, Mays, Ledbetter and Snow. Absent: Sammons and Pardew.
Mr. Wilson offered the following ordinance for its first reading:
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. Stallings moved with Mr. Cook seconding the motion that the Mayor be authorized to sell three old sweepers for $500 and an old Sanitation truck, 1948 model for $200.00. On calling the roll, all members present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Cook made the motion seconded by Mr. Snow that National Cash Register and Burroughs be given the authority to make a check and study of a machine suitable for the City’s billing, bookkeeping, etc., and that both meeting with the Sanitation Committee and Finance Committee. These two committees will come up with a recommendation to Council. Roll was called. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Mays offered the following ordinance for its first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 13-8 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES PROVIDING FOR OCCUPATION OR PRIVILEGE TAX BASED ON INVENTORY
Mr. Mays moved with Mr. Cook seconding the motion that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the second reading. On the roll call, all present voted aye and the motion carried. After the ordinance was read the second time, Mr. Mays moved with Mr. Cook seconding the motion that the rule be further suspended and the ordinance be placed on the third and final reading. Roll was called an all present voted aye. Motion carried. Mr. Mays then moved with Mr. Bridger seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. On the roll call, voting aye: Griffin, Wilson, Bridger, Brickell, Cook and Mays. Voting no: Stallings, Heern, Ledbetter and Snow. There were 6 ayes and 4 nays. Motion carried. Motion by Mr. Mays seconded by Mr. Cook for the emergency clause adoption. Roll was called. Voting aye: Griffin, Wilson, Bridger, Brickell, Cook and Mays. Voting no: Stallings, Heern, Ledbetter and Snow. Motion carried. On the above question, the City Attorney gave his delayed opinion that according to Ark. Stat. 19-4601, which requires two-thirds vote of all elected members of Council to pass a tax ordinance, the above ordinance failed. 8 ayes would have been necessary to pass the ordinance.
Mr. Snow made the motion seconded by Mr. Mays that the bills as okayed by the Finance Committee be paid. Roll was called. Motion carried.
Mr. Brickell offered the following ordinance for its first reading:
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING ON PORTIONS OF FLINT STREET AND PATRICK STREET, PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Cook offered the following ordinance for its first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF OAKHURST STREET BY TRACTOR SEMI-TRAILERS, PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF
Mr. Cook moved with Mr. Mays seconding the motion that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the second reading. On the roll call, all present voted aye and the motion carried. Mr. Mays made the motion seconded by Mr. Ledbetter that the ordinance be amended by changing Gee Street to Puryear Street in Section 1. On the roll call, all present voted aye and the motion carried. Mr. Mays moved with Mr. Brickell seconding the motion that the rule be further suspended and the ordinance as amended be placed on the third and final reading. All voted aye on the roll call and the motion carried. Mr. Brickell then moved with Mr. Cook seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. Roll was called and all present voted aye. Motion carried. The motion to adopt the emergency clause was made by Mr. Cook and seconded by Mr. Brickell. All voted aye and the motion carried. The ordinance was given the number 1107.
Mr. Stallings moved with Mr. Heern seconding the motion that the Mayor be authorized to have a survey made on Stallings Lane to determine the widening of it, black top it and contact all property owners asking for them to participate in the cost of the project. On calling the roll, all present voted aye and the motion carried.
Adjourn.