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Minutes for the City Council meeting on November 3, 1969
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, November 3, 1969, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Pierce, Park, Dr. Bowers, Young, Darling, Stricklin, Minx, Williams, Johnson and Knight. Absent: Bowers.
After a group of citizens complained about burning at the City dump, Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Darling seconding the motion that the Sanitation Committee make an investigation of the matter and report and recommend back to Council. All members present voted aye and the motion carried.
Dr. Bowers offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF AN ALLEY TO SYDNEY FRANKLIN
Dr. Bowers moved with Mr. Stricklin seconding the motion that the resolution be adopted. All present voted aye and motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1969:20.
The following ordinance was read for the first time:
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING ON KITCHEN STREET FROM OAK STREET NORTH TO MATTHEWS EXTENDED, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
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 offered the following resolution and Mr. Darling moved for its adoption with Mr. Pierce seconding. All aye and the motion carried.
RESOLUTION LEVYING A 5 MILL TAX ON ALL REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR THE OPERATION OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT
The resolution was given the number 1969:21.
Mr. Darling offered the following resolution and moved for its adoption with Mr. Williams seconding the motion. All members voted aye and the motion carried.
RESOLUTION LEVYING A 1 MILL TAX ON ALL REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THE PUBLIC CITY LIBRARY
The resolution was given the number 1969:22.
Mr. Darling offered the following resolution and moved for its adoption with Dr. Bowers seconding the motion. All presented voted aye and the motion carried.
RESOLUTION LEVYING A .25 MILL TAX ON ALL REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR THE FIREMAN’S PENSION AND RELIEF FUND
The resolution was given the number 1969:23.
Mr. Stricklin offered the following resolution and moved for its adoption with Mr. Darling seconding the motion. All members present voted aye and the motion carried.
RESOLUTION LEVYING A 1 MILL TAX ON ALL REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR THE POLICEMAN’S PENSION AND RELIEF FUND
The resolution was given the number 1969:24.
The Council decided unanimously to have the next regular Council meeting, Monday night, November 10, at 7:30 p.m.
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Johnson seconding the motion that the bills as okayed by the Finance Committee be paid. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
Dr. Bowers offered the following resolution and moved for its adoption with Mr. Darling seconding the motion. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
RESOLUTION DECLARING A NEED FOR ASSISTANCE WITH DRAINAGE ON HIGHWAY 39
The resolution was given the number 1969:25.
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.