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Minutes for the City Council meeting on October 4, 1971
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, October 4, 1971, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Pierce, Park, Dr. Bowers, Williams, Darling, Stricklin, Minx, Smith, Bowers, Harris, Johnson and Knight.
Mr. Stricklin moved with Mr. Minx seconding the motion that the City enter into a contract with Seabrook to renew the Workable Program at a cost of $1,800.00 All members voted aye and the motion was carried.
The following Ordinances were on the second reading: (2nd reading of 5 Ordinances)
Electrical Code amendment
Housing Code amendment
Fire Prevention Code amendment
Building Code amendment
Stop signs at Olive & Monroe & Cherry at Culberhouse
Dr. Bowers moved with Mr. Johnson seconding the motion that the bid to resurface certain streets be granted the Field Bros at a price of $8.99 per ton. Mr. Bowers passed and all other members voted aye. Motion carried.
The following Ordinance was on the second reading: (#1310 Annexing Rankin sub-division)
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING CERTAIN LANDS ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARK., BY ORDER OF THE COUNTY COURT DATED MARCH 10, 1971; ASSIGNING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY TO WARD 5; DECLARING: AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Darling moved with Mr. Johnson seconding the motion that the rule be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on the third and final reading. All voted aye and the motion carried. Mr. Knight then moved with Mr. Johnson seconding the motion that the Ordinance be adopted. All aye and motion carried. Motion by Knight, second by Bowers to adopt the Emergency Clause passed unanimously.
Mr. Nix moved with Mr. Darling seconding the motion that the City Attorney be directed to draw up an Ordinance adding $1.00 to building permits. All members voted aye and the motion carried.
After a number of Property owners from Rogers Street were heard protesting trailers owned by Mr. Calvert, Mr. Darling moved with Mr. Smith seconding the motion that the permit for 2 additional trailers be denied. All members voted aye and the motion carried.
At the request of the downtown merchants, Council decided to ask for bids to remove concrete and re-surface the old Roller Mill property subject to the Engineer’s approval.
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that the bills as okayed by the finance committee be paid. All voted aye and the motion carried.
The City Attorney is to draw up an Ordinance on more stop signs, Railroad crossing on Airport Rd, Logan St., etc.
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.