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Minutes for the City Council meeting on November 18, 1974
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 18, 1974
The City Council of the City of Jonesboro met in regular session in City Hall, November 18, 1974, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: City Attorney and the following named Councilmen: Province, Dr. Bowers, Hannah, Stricklin, Minx, Bowers, Burns, Johnson, Bridge and Ward. Absent: Mayor, City Clerk and Smith. Vice-Mayor Jim Hannah presided over the meeting.
Mr. Stricklin moved with Mr. Minx seconding the motion that bids be asked for 3 city owned pieces of property with the agreement not to sell for less than the appraiser’s valuation. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Minx offered a Resolution to grant a variance on Bridge St. and moved for its adoption. All present voted aye and the motion carried. (See page 160)
RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN TO CLARIFY THE STREETS WIDTHS ON BRIDGE STREET
The resolution was given the number 1974:26.
Mr. Stricklin offered a Resolution adopting the Land Disposition Supplement to the Urban Renewal Plan and moved for its adoption, with Mr. Ward seconding the motion. All voted aye and the motion carried. (See page 159)
RESOLUTION TO INCORPORATE THE LAND DISPOSITION SUPPLEMENT WITH THE NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM URBAN RENEWAL PLAN
The resolution was given the number 1974:27.
3rd and final reading on following ordinance: (#1423)
AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE STOP SIGNS ON VINE STREET AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH MATTHEWS AVENUE, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Ward moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. All voted aye & motion carried. Motion by Ward, 2nd by Bowers to adopt the Emergency Clause passed.
3rd and final reading on the following ordinance: (#1424)
AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING A CERTAIN PART OF NETTLETON AVENUE AS A NO PARKING AREA; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. All voted aye and motion carried. Motion by Mr. Johnson, 2nd by Bowers to adopt the Emergency Clause passed.
Dr. Bowers moved with Mr. Ward seconding the motion that Dec. 9, at 7:30 p.m. be set for the time to hear an appeal from the Planning Commission. All voted aye, motion carried.
Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Stricklin seconding the motion that the bills as okayed by the finance committee be paid. All voted aye.
Dr. Bowers moved with Mr. Bridger seconding the motion that the presentation by the Planners at the next meeting be limited to 20 minutes and that the meeting start at 7:00 p.m. All voted aye.
There being no further business, Council voted to adjourn.