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Minutes for the City Council meeting on June 7, 1971
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, June 7, 1971, at 7:30 p.m. There was Present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Pierce, Park, Dr. Bowers, Williams, Darling, Stricklin, Minx, Bowers, Harris Johnson and Knight. Absent: Smith.
Abilities Unlimited requested that the City widen Jefferson in front of 2 houses in the 400 block. Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Darling, seconding the motion that this be done. On calling the roll, all present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Stricklin moved with Mr. Minx seconding the motion that the matter of placing speed humps on Forest St. be tabled. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
The Mayor appointed Mr. Park, Dr. Bowers and Mr. Smith to serve on a committee to study the ambulance service.
Mr. Pierce offered the following Ordinance for its 1st reading:
AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING PART OF GLENDALE STREET AS “NO PARKING” ZONE: AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the rule be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on the second reading. On the roll call, all present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that speed humps be placed on Forest Home Road. Dr. Bowers, Stricklin and Knight passed. Voting aye: Pierce, Park, Williams, Darling, Minx and Johnson. Voting nay: Bowers and Harris. Motion carried.
Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Johnson seconding the motion that the Mayor’s appointments to the Park Commission be approved. All present voted aye and the motion carried. They are: Arlis Johnson, Gerald Summit, Dr. William Bell, Rev. Echols and Dick Clay.
Mr. Minx moved with Dr. Bower seconding the motion that the City gave $400.00 for the year to KITS. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Johnson seconding the motion that the low bid of $8.25 per ton to surface certain streets be given to Barnett Construction Co. Mr. Bowers passed and all other members voted aye. Motion was carried.
Mr. Stricklin moved with Mr. Darling seconding the motion that the Council go into Executive session. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Darling offered the following Ordinance for its 1st reading:
AN ORDINANCE PRESCRIBING CERTAIN REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT TO QUALIFICATIONS OF EMPLOYMENT AS A POLICEMAN OR FIREMAN FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that the bills as okayed by the finance committee be paid. All aye, motion carried.
Mr. Bowers moved with Mr. Harris seconding the motion that the Council Finance Committee to study the amount of the bond coverage on the City Clerk, Treasurer and Collector. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.