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Minutes for the City Council meeting on November 15, 1971
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, November 15, 1971 at 7:30 p.m. There were present: City Attorney and the following named Councilmen: Pierce, Park, Dr. Bowers, Williams, Darling, Stricklin, Minx, Smith, Bowers, Harris, Johnson and Knight. Absent: Mayor and City Clerk. Vice-Mayor Darling presided over the meeting, and did not vote.
Dr. Bowers offered the following Ordinance for its 1st reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR PROCEDURES FOR APPEAL FROM DECISIONS OF CITY COMMISSIONS, BOARDS, OFFICERS, OR OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE BRANCHES OF THE CITY COUNCIL DIRECTLY TO THE CITY COUNCIL
The following Ordinance was on the third and final reading: (#1317 Timber Trails)
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING CERTAIN LANDS ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS BY ORDER OF THE COUNTY COURT DATED SEPTEMBER 8, 1971; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Williams seconding the motion that the Ordinance be adopted. Mr. Stricklin did not vote on the 1st 7 roll calls. All other members present voted aye and the motion carried. Motion by Knight, seconded by Williams to adopt the Emergency Clause passed unanimously.
Dr. Bowers moved with Mr. Johnson seconding the motion that the 7th Day Adventist Church be granted permission to solicit funds. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Parks offered the following Ordinance for its 1st reading: (One-way streets)
AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING PART OF CERTAIN STREETS AS A ONE-WAY STREET; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Bowers offered the following Ordinance for its 1st reading:
AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING THE MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT ON BELT STREET FROM DRAKE STREET TO CHURCH STREET; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Parks offered the following Ordinance for its 1st reading:
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING LANDS ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS BY ORDER OF THE COUNTY COURT DATED NOVEMBER 9, 1971; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Bowers offered the following Ordinance for its 1st reading: (Plumbing amendment)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE #849 SAME BEING AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE PLUMBING CODE FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO
The committee that has been appointed to study the speed humps on Scott Street recommended that the humps not be placed on the street, and that the program against speeding be tried for a period of 3 months. Dr. Bowers moved with Mr. Minx seconding the motion to accept the speeding program recommendation. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Park seconding the motion that construction be continued on the speed humps on Scott Street. Dr. Bowers passed. Voting aye: Pierce, Park, Williams, Minx, Smith, Johnson & Knight. Voting nay: Bowers and Harris. Motion carried.
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the bills as okayed by the finance committee be paid. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that bids be submitted for street repairs, sealing concrete streets and other improvements. Bids to be opened at the next meeting. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
No further business, Council adjourned.