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Minutes for the City Council meeting on December 6, 1971
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, December 6, 1971, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Park, Pierce, Dr. Bowers, Williams, Darling, Stricklin, Minx, Smith, Bowers, Harris, and Knight. Johnson was absent.
Dr. Bowers moved with Mr. Stricklin seconding the motion that a Resolution passed by the Jaycees concerning the Parks Program be spread on the minutes of the Council. All members present voted aye and the motion carried. Resolution follows:
WHEREAS; the Jonesboro Jaycees have a goal of community service and during the past 20 years gave actively participated in many worthwhile projects to achieve this end; and
WHEREAS; one of our primary concerns at this time is the need for a dynamic and long-range city parts program to serve our ever-increasing population; therefore, be it
RESOLVED; First, that the Jaycees go on record as commending the recent efforts of the Jonesboro City Council and the Jonesboro Parks Commission in hiring a Parks Director.
Second, that the Jaycees stand ready to actively support and assist the Jonesboro Council and the Parks Commission in their effort to provide the people of Jonesboro with a progressive program of parks and other recreation facilities.
Third, that the Jaycees urgently request the support and assistance of all the citizens of Jonesboro in working toward a goal of better parts in order that not only this generation of children will be benefited, but that future generations may benefit from our efforts.
The following Ordinances were all on their second reading:
One-way Streets
Speed limit on Belt Street
Plumbing Code brought up-to-date
Annexation in Industrial Park
Appeal to Council from decisions made by Commission, Boards, etc.
Mr. Knight offered the following Resolution and moved for its adoption with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion: All voted aye. Carried.
RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO A PUBLIC SERVICE CONTRACT NOT TO EXCEED 21 MONTHS WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR OR THE APPROPRIATE DIVISION
The resolution was given the number 1971:24.
Mr. Darling moved with Mr. Smith seconding the motion that the bid from America Coating Co. too slurry seal certain streets be accepted. Cost to be 25¢ per Sq. Yard. All members voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Minx offered the following Ordinance for its 1st reading: (raising building permits)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 1204, SAME BEING AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE BUILDING CODE FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS
Mr. Smith offered the following Ordinance for its 1st reading:
NO PARKING ON CERTAIN STREETS
Mr. Minx offered the following Ordinance for its 1st reading: (Annex ASU)
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING CERTAIN LANDS ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO, BY ORDER OF THE COUNTY COURT, DATED OCTOBER 29, 1971, ASSIGNING SAID TERRITORY TO WARD 1, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Park seconding the motion that the bills as okayed by the finance committee be paid. All members present voted aye and the motion carried.
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.