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Minutes for the City Council meeting on September 15, 1958
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Ark., met in regular session Monday night at City Hall, September 15, 1958, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Keister, Johnson, Snow, Brickell, Heern, Field, Parks, Copeland, Hamilton, Ebbert, Williams and Griffin.
Mr. Johnson offered the following ordinance and placed it on the first reading:
AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING THE SOUTH 659.3 FEET OF THE EAST 402.5 FEET OF NORTHEAST QUARTER OF NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 14 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARK.
Mr. Keister made the motion, seconded by Mr. Griffin, that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the second reading. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried. Mr. Brickell made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hamilton, that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the third and final reading. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried. Mr. Hamilton made the motion, seconded by Mr. Johnson, that the ordinance be adopted. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried. The ordinance was given the number 972.
Mr. Keister offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE ABANDONMENT OF A PORTION OF AN ALLEY RUNNING SOUTH OF CREATH AVENUE
Mr. Johnson made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hamilton, that the resolution be adopted. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1958:31.
Mr. Heern made the motion, seconded by Mr. Keister, that the low bids for the sub-fire station be accepted as follows: Ben White and Son - general - $19,276.00; A.O. Mays - electrical - $625.00; Danley Plumbing Co. - plumbing - $1242.00; Grace Electric Co. - heating and air conditioning - $1267.00. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Keister made the motion, seconded by Mr. Griffin, that the recommendation of the City Planning Commissioners pertaining to the zoning of South Main be accepted and made a part of the minutes. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
Attorney Joe Barrett presented a petition of 100 people protesting the dog ordinance that pertained to picking up licensed and vaccinated dogs. Council did not take any action.
Mr. Brickell offered an ordinance preventing no parking on certain streets and it was placed on the first reading. Mr. Johnson made the motion, seconded by Mr. Heern, that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the second reading. Roll was called. Voting aye - Keister, Johnson, Snow, Heern, Field, Parks, Hamilton, Ebbert, Williams and Griffin. Voting no - Brickell and Copeland. Motion carried. Mr. Johnson made the motion, seconded by Mr. Heern, that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the third and final reading. Roll was called. Voting aye - Johnson, Heern and Parks. All other members voting no. Motion failed. Copies of the ordinance will be given to Council for further study.
Mr. Snow offered the following ordinance placed it on the first reading:
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING STOP SIGNS AT CERTAIN STREET INTERSECTIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF JONESBORO; PROVIDING A PENALTY THEREFORE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Hamilton made the motion, seconded by Mr. Griffin, that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the second reading. Roll was called. Mr. Johnson voted no and all other members voted aye. Motion carried. Mr. Hamilton made the motion, seconded by Mr. Griffin, that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the third and final reading. Roll was called. Mr. Johnson voted no and all other members voted aye. Motion carried. Mr. Brickell made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hamilton, that the ordinance be adopted. Mr. Johnson and Mr. Ebbert voted no. All other members voted aye. Motion carried. Roll was called on the emergency clause. Johnson voted no and all other members voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 973.
Mr. Hamilton offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PAYMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION COSTS OF THE CITY HALL AND FIRE STATION AND TO USE THE CITY WATER AND LIGHT PLANT CONTINGENCY FUND FOR PAYMENT
Mr. Keister made the motion, seconded by Mr. Ebbert, that the resolution be adopted. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1958:32.
Mr. Brickell offered the following ordinance and placed it on the first reading:
AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING THE MCCARTY ADDITION TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS
Mr. Keister made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hamilton, that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the second reading. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried. Mr. Brickell made the motion, seconded by Mr. Field, that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the third and final reading. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried. Mr. Copeland made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hamilton, that the ordinance be adopted. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried. The ordinance was given the number 974.
Mr. Keister made the motion, seconded by Mr. Brickell, that the No Parking on Jefferson be incorporated in the West Matthews Ordinance. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Hamilton made the motion, seconded by Mr. Brickell, that the bills as okayed by the Finance Committee be paid. Roll was called. All present voted aye. Mr. Copeland was absent on this vote and all roll calls which follow. Motion carried.
Mr. Heern made the motion, seconded by Mr. Parks, that the Street Committee consults an engineer to oversee and inspect the streets that Dean Swift has negotiated with for the rest of 1958 and his fee shall not exceed 5% of street cost. Roll was called. Mr. Griffin passed and all other members present voted aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Hamilton made the motion, seconded by Mr. Williams, that Council accepts the Committee’s recommendation of John Norred to serve the unexpired term of City Treasurer. Roll was called. All present voted aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Brickell made the motion, seconded by Mr. Heern, that the Street Committee studies the problem of cutting the sidewalk in front of the post office in order to widen the street there and recommend back to Council. Roll was called. Mr. Snow passed and all other members present voted aye. Motion carried.
Council asked the Mayor to have an appraiser value the Brooks’ property and Mrs. Brooks have her appraiser value the property and then recommend back to Council.
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.