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Minutes for the City Council meeting on April 1, 1968
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Ark., met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, April 1, 1968, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Pierce, Turner, Bennett, Ledbetter, Darling, Stricklin, Minx, Pardew, Copeland, Young, Johnson and Knight.
Mr. Knight offered the following ordinance for its first reading:
AN ORDINANCE CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO VOTE UPON THE QUESTION OF ISSUING BONDS UNDER AMENDMENT NO. 13 TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE COSTS TO THE CITY OF CONSTRUCTING AND EQUIPPING THE IMPROVEMENTS DESCRIBED IN THE ORDINANCE; PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Darling seconding the motion that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the second reading. On the roll call, all voted aye and the motion carried. Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Darling seconding the motion that the rule be further 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. Darling seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. All members voted aye and the motion carried. Mr. Knight made the motion seconded by Mr. Pierce that the emergency clause be adopted. All aye and the motion carried. The ordinance was given the number 1193.
Mr. Knight offered the following ordinance for its first reading:
AN ORDINANCE CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION ON THE QUESTION OF ISSUING BONDS UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF AMENDMENT NO. 49 TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS FOR THE PURPOSE OF SECURING AND DEVELOPING INDUSTRY WITHIN OR NEAR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS (THE PARTICULAR PROJECT IS DESCRIBED IN THE ORDINANCE); PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on its second reading. On calling the roll, all voted aye except Mr. Young, who passed, and the motion carried. Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the rule be further 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. Pierce seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. All voted aye and the motion carried. Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Pierce seconding that the emergency clause be adopted. All aye and the motion carried. The ordinance was given the number 1194.
The resolution was offered by Mr. Pierce, who also moved for its adoption, with Mr. Darling seconding the motion. On calling the roll, all voted aye and the motion carried.
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO APPLY FOR A FEDERAL GRANT FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE KATHLEEN STREET INDUSTRIAL PARK AND TO SECURE THE SERVICES OF GARVER PLANNING ASSOCIATES
The resolution was given the number 1968:09.
Mr. Darling offered the following ordinance for its first reading:
AN ORDINANCE PRESCRIBING CERTAIN RULES AND REGULATIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE CARE AND KEEPING OF DOGS WITHIN THE CITY OF JONESBORO; REQUIRING DOGS TO BE PLACED ON LEASH WHEN NOT CONFINED WITHIN A YARD, BUILDING OR OTHER ENCLOSURE; MAKING PROVISIONS FOR VICIOUS DOGS; PROVIDING FOR VACCINATION AND LICENSING OF DOGS; PROVIDING FOR KEEPING OF DOGS PICKED UP BY THE ANIMAL CONTROL WORKER; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION THEREOF; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Darling moved with Mr. Ledbetter seconding the motion that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on its second reading. On the roll call, all voted aye and the motion carried.
The following ordinance was on its third and final reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 24-31 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE REGULATIONS AND/OR BOUNDARIES OF ZONING DISTRICTS WITHIN THE CITY OF JONESBORO
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Turner seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. All voted aye and the motion carried. Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Darling seconding the motion that the emergency clause be adopted. All voted aye and the motion carried. The ordinance was given the number 1196.
The following ordinance was on its third and final reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 8-10 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO BY PROVIDING FOR REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR ELECTRICAL WORK WITHIN THE CITY OF JONESBORO
Mr. Stricklin moved with Mr. Darling seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. All voted aye and the motion carried. Mr. Pierce made the motion seconded by Mr. Turner that the emergency clause be adopted. All aye and the motion carried. The ordinance was given the number 1195.
The following ordinance was read for its first time:
AN ORDINANCE SETTING THE SALARY OF THE CITY TREASURER OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Darling seconding the motion that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on it second reading. All voted aye and the motion carried. Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Darling seconding the motion that the rule be further suspended and the ordinance be placed on the third and final reading. All voted aye on the roll call and the motion carried. Mr. Knight then moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. All aye and the motion carried. Motion by Knight, second by Darling, for the emergency clause passed unanimously. The ordinance was given the number 1197.
Mr. Knight made the motion, seconded by Mr. Darling that the bills as okayed by the Finance Committee be paid. All aye on the roll call and the motion carried.
Mr. Copeland moved with Mr. Knight seconding the motion that the City accept the group insurance from the Municipal League and reject the Metropolitan bid, without any additional cost to the employee. On the roll call, all voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Pardew made the motion seconded by Mr. Darling that Barnett Construction Company be awarded the contract for the Church Street and the Huntington Avenue project. On calling the roll, all voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Pardew moved with Mr. Turner seconding the motion that all of the bids for City’s used equipment be rejected and the Mayor be authorized to sell the equipment at the best price. On calling the roll, all voted aye and the motion carried.
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.