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Minutes for the City Council meeting on November 23, 1970
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro met in regular session in City Hall, Monday, November 23, 1970, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Pierce, Park, Dr. Bowers, Darling, Stricklin, Pardew, Bowers, Williams and Knight. Absent: City Attorney, Minx and Johnson.
Mr. Darling offered the following resolution and Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that it be adopted. All voted aye and the motion carried.
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO FINANCE THE PURCHASE OF A FIRE TRUCK
Mr. Stricklin moved with Mr. Darling seconding the motion that the City Water and Light Plant be requested to install a stop and go blinker light at the intersection of Union and Matthews. All present voted aye and the motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1970:15.
Mr. Stricklin offered the following ordinance for its first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954 PROVIDING FOR CHANGE IN ZONING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES AS TO A CERTAIN AREA ON EITHER SIDE OF HAVEN STREET BETWEEN NETTLETON AVENUE AND ELM STREETS
Mr. Stricklin moved with Mr. Pardew seconding the motion that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the second reading. All present voted aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the bid of $1,200.00 per year for the gravel at Craighead Forest be accepted. The City reserving the right to use the gravel that it deems necessary and all present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Knight offered the following resolution and Mr. Darling moved with Mr. Stricklin seconding for its adoption. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
RESOLUTION TO LEVY A 1 MILL TAX ON ALL REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR THE CITY LIBRARY
The resolution was given the number 1970:17.
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Darling seconding that the following resolution be adopted. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
RESOLUTION TO LEVY A 5 MILL TAX ON ALL REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY IN ORDER TO CARRY ON THE GOVERNMENT
The resolution was given the number 1970:18.
Mr. Knight offered the following resolution and Mr. Stricklin moved with Mr. Williams seconding to adopt it. All aye and motion carried.
RESOLUTION TO LEVY A 1 MILL TAX ON ALL REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR THE POLICEMAN’S PENSION FUND
The resolution was given the number 1970:19.
Mr. Bowers offered the following resolution and Mr. Darling moved with Mr. Knight seconding for its adoption. All members present voted aye and the motion carried.
RESOLUTION TO LEVY A .25 MILL TAX ON ALL REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR THE FIRE PENSION FUND
The resolution was given the number 1970:20.
Mr. Knight moved with Dr. Bowers seconding the motion that the request for a trailer park from Gibbs be granted. On calling the roll, Mr. Pardew and Mr. Bowers passed. All other members present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the ordinance rezoning Dr. Bowers property be postponed until December 7th. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Pardew moved with Mr. Knight seconding that the bills as okayed by the Finance Committee be paid. All aye, motion carried.
Mr. Darling offered the following ordinance for its first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 22-4 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Darling moved with Dr. Bowers 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. Bowers offered the following ordinance for its first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 1273 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Darling 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. Bowers offered the following ordinance for its first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE STOP SIGNS ON CERTAIN STREETS AT THEIR INTERSECTION WITH OTHER STREETS; TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Dr. Bowers moved with Mr. Bowers seconding that the ordinance be placed on its second reading by suspended the rule. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Pardew offered the following ordinance for its first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND 24-20, 24-21, 24-22 AND 24-28 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on its second reading. All members present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Pardew offered the following ordinance for its first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 1274 ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 8, 1970, PROVIDING FOR CHANGE IN ZONING CLASSIFICATION
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Darling seconding that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the second reading. All present voted aye and the motion carried. Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Darling seconding that the rule be further suspended and the ordinance be placed on the third and final reading. All present voted aye and the motion carried. Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Darling seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. All aye and the motion carried. Motion and second to adopt the emergency clause passed unanimously. The ordinance was given the number 1282.
Mr. Pardew offered the following ordinance for its first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTIONS 21-12, 21-15, 24-32 AND 24-37 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Pardew offered the following ordinance for its first reading:
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING CERTAIN LANDS ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO, BY ORDER OF THE COUNTY COURT DATED JULY 14, 1970; ASSIGNING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY TO WARD 4; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Williams moved with Mr. Stricklin seconding the motion that the following resolution be adopted commending Joe Clay Young, who resigned as alderman of the 2nd Ward. All aye. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS APPRECIATION TO JOE CLAY YOUNG FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO AND ITS CITIZENS AS AN ALDERMAN
The resolution was given the number 1970:16.
Mr. Williams moved with Mr. Stricklin seconding the motion that Scott Harris be named to fill out Mr. Young’s unexpired term. All members present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Pardew moved with Mr. Park seconding the motion that the Fire Chief renumbers all the streets in the Nettleton area that he deems necessary. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.