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Minutes for the City Council meeting on November 19, 1975
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 19, 1975
The Jonesboro City Council met in regular session, Wednesday, November 19, 1975, at 7:30 p.m. there were present: Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney, and following named councilmen: Ward, Sanderson, Bridger, Burns, Stricklin, Minx, Smith, Bowers, Haggenmacher, Johnson, Hannah and Darling.
Mr. Minx moved that the Seventh Day Adventist Church be permitted to solicit funds for thirty days. Motion seconded by Mr. Bowers with all members voting aye.
On motion by Mr. Darling, seconded by Mr. Ward the CDBG application was approved with unanimous vote of council.
Mr. Minx moved, seconded by Mr. Bowers that Friday, November 21, and Monday, November 24 be set for Public Hearings for CDBG to receive Citizens input for applying for discretionary funds. All members voted aye.
The following ordinance was on third and final reading:
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING CERTAIN LANDS ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, BY ORDER OF THE COUNTY COURT DATED AUGUST 19, 1975; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Darling moved for the adoption of the ordinance and after some discussion withdrew his motion. Mr. Minx then moved for the adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Mr. Haggenmacher. Mr. Hannah moved that any further action on the ordinance be tabled for two weeks, seconded by Mr. Darling. Voting aye, Ward, Sanderson, Bridger, Burns, Stricklin, Smith, Bowers, Hannah and Darling. Voting nay, Minx, Haggenmacher and Johnson. Motion carried.
Mr. Darling then moved that the lands asking for annexation be referred to the Street Committee for further study, seconded by Mr. Ward, with all councilmen voting aye.
The following bid was received for a street sweeper:
Moody Equipment Co. $9,500.00
Mr. Burns moved that the bid from Moody be held for two weeks and bids be asked for a new sweeper on a lease purchase agreement, seconded by Mr. Darling. All aye, motion carried.
Mr. Hannah moved that the city go on record as not favoring the purchase of the Strand Theater Building, seconded by Mr. Smith; Mr. Sanderson then moved that the matter be tabled until council received a report from the Promotion and Advertising Commission. Motion seconded by Mr. Bridger with all members voting aye except Mr. Haggenmacher who passed. Motion carried.
Mr. Minx moved that the City reject all bids for property on East Washington, seconded by Mr. Bowers. All voted aye.
The following bids were received:
M.J. Jones $752.00 Block 4 Broadway Adn.
C. Ray Cole, Jr. 1,440.00 Lot 3 Allens Adn.
C. Ray Cole, Jr. 800.00 Block 4 Broadway Adn.
J.P. Taylor 1,000.00 Lot 3 Allens Adn.
Mrs. C.R. Cole 1,400.00 Lots 1 & 2 Broadway Adn.
Mrs. C.R. Cole 2,500.00 Block 4 and Lot 1 Elders
Brooks Griffith 2,620.00 Block D Elders Adn.
Brooks Griffith 1,320.00 Lot 3 Allens Adn.
C. Ray Cole, Jr. 1,200.00 Block 4 Broadway Adn.
C. Ray Cole, Jr. 3,000.00 Block D Elders Adn.
C. Ray Cole, Jr. 2,200.00 Block 4 Broadway Adn. (Lot 10)
Block 4 Broadway Adn. (Lot 9)
Mr. Darling moved that the bids from C. Ray Cole, Jr. be accepted on both parcels of land, seconded by Mr. Ward. All voted aye.
Mr. Stricklin moved that an ordinance be drawn by the City Attorney place a red light at the intersection of Church and Nettleton, removing the 4-Way stop from same, and that a four way stop be placed at the intersection of Cate and Bridge. Motion seconded by Mr. Bridger with unanimous vote of council.
Mr. Hannah moved that permission be granted to place a mobile home at 421 W. Woodrow, seconded by Mr. Ward. Roll call voting aye: Ward, Sanderson, Bridger, Burns, Stricklin, Smith Bowers, Haggenmacher, Johnson, Hannah and Darling. Voting nay, Minx. Motion carried.
Mr. Sanderson moved that the bills be paid as okayed by the Finance Committee, seconded by Mr. Hannah. All voted aye.
Mr. Burns offered the following resolution and moved for its adoption:
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE THE FEASIBILITY OF LANE CHANGES NEAR WASHINGTON AND MATTHEWS
The resolution was given the number 1975:23.
Mr. Bridger seconded the motion for the adoption of resolution with all members voting aye.
After council had discussed the feasibility of placing a stop sign at the intersection of Linden and Wood the matter was referred to the Traffic Safety Officer for his recommendations.
Mr. Sanderson moved that the City Attorney draw an ordinance changing the speed zone on Rich Road to 20 MPH, seconded by Mr. Bridger. All voted aye.
The Jonesboro City Council wishes to recognize Mayor Neil Stallings for the honor bestowed on him as becoming the President of Arkansas Municipal League.
After a report from the Sanitation Committee, Mr. Burns moved that the City be permitted to advertise for bids for new equipment at an approximate cost of $60,000. Motion seconded by Mr. Hannah with all council voting aye.
There being no further official business, council adjourned.