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Minutes for the City Council meeting on June 5, 1972
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The City Council met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, June 5, 1972, 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. Knight moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the bills as okayed by the Finance Committee be paid. All members present voted aye and the motion carried.
After a petition was presented to not open an alley behind Bridge Street, Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Stricklin seconding the motion that action be deferred until the next meeting so Council will have the time to study the matter, whether to open the alley or allowing parking on one side of the street. All members voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Knight offered the following ordinance for its 1st reading:
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING CERTAIN LANDS ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARK., BY ORDER OF THE COUNTY COURT DATED APRIL 17, 1972; ASSIGNING SAID TERRITORY TO WARD 5, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Park moved with Mr. Knight seconding the motion that bids be asked for gasoline for a 6-month period. All aye and carried.
After bids for a new sweeper were opened and representatives from four companies were heard, Mr. Pierce moved with Dr. Bowers seconding the motion that the Street Committee make their recommendation at the next meeting. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Council will study on the condemnation of 1102 and 1006 Huntington before the next meeting.
Mr. Smith moved with Mr. Stricklin seconding the motion that the Council go into executive session. Mr. Johnson passed and all of the other members voted aye. Motion carried.
The appointment to the Urban Renewal Agency was tabled.
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the City appropriate $25,000 for NDP. All members voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Stricklin seconding the motion that bids be asked for some GE radio equipment from the Fire Dept. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Stricklin moved with Mr. Minx seconding the motion that the Church of God be granted permission to solicit funds for 30 days. All aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Darling moved with Mr. Johnson seconding the motion to authorize the City Attorney to proceed as necessary to acquire right-of-way from Ark La Gas Co. All members voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Smith moved with Mr. Johnson seconding that $2,000 equity be paid to Davis and the mortgage be picked up in order to get the right-of-way on Young Street. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Harris moved with Mr. Stricklin seconding the motion that the surplus old cars be advertised for bids. All aye motion carried.
Dr. Bowers moved with Mr. Johnson seconding the motion that Mr. Pierce check with the Parking Authority about a space by the courthouse for the supervisor to park in. All aye, carried.
Dr. Bowers asked that the painting of the Patrick Street Community Center be turned over to the committee.
Mr. Knight recommended that the Wards in the City be left like they are. Mr. Darling moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion to authorize to pay Farmers Coop a fair appraisal value for the right-of-way on Young Street. All aye and the motion carried.
No further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.