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Metropolitan Area Planning Commission Special Session Minutes
July 13, 1956
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The City Planning Commission of Jonesboro, Arkansas, met in special session on July 13, 1956, at 7:30 P.M., in the Engineering Office of City Water and Light Plant.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Planning Commissioners Jesse Banks, Dean Ellis, Charles Frierson, Al Hendrix, Mrs. Clifford Hill, Minor Markle, Lloyd Rebsamen, Elmer Stuck, and Neal Thayer.
OTHER PRESENT: Herbert J. Parker, Aldermen Fritz, Keister, Hamilton, Stricklin, Mayor Sanderson and William S. Bonner and John Voorhees, both of the University of Arkansas Planning Division.
MEMBERS ABSENT: No absentees.
Upon presentation of a plat of Country Club Heights Addition, together with dedication and bill of assurance by Herbert J. Parker, it was moved by Lloyd Rebsamen, seconded by Minor Markle, and carried, that Country Club Heights Addition to the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas, be given final approval by the City Planning Commission; the preliminary approval having been given at a meeting March 30, 1956.
William S. Bonner, of the University of Arkansas, outlined the provisions of a recent Federal law granting funds for planning purposes. He also outlined a proposal contract between the City of Jonesboro and the University of Arkansas Planning Division for planning services. A copy of the proposal is made a part of these minutes. There was considerable discussion regarding the possible sale of maps which might be prepared under this contract, possible aid in financing by the Quorum Court of the county and other sources. It was pointed out that the services proposed would aggregate about $7400.00, of which $3600.00 would be paid by the Federal Government, and not to exceed $3800.00 by the City of Jonesboro.
It was moved by Lloyd Rebsamen, seconded by Jesse Banks, that the Planning Commission recommend to the Mayor and Council the acceptance of the above discussed contract for planning services, all under the Federal Grant Program, the maximum obligation of the City of Jonesboro to be $3800.00. After further discussion, the resolution was carried unanimously.
Chairman Frierson discussed, with the mayor and aldermen members present, methods of enforcing certain of the provisions of existing planning ordinances.
Chairman Frierson discussed, with the mayor and alderman members present, methods of enforcing certain of the provisions of existing planning ordinances.
Alderman Stricklin stated that if they mayor and council could be informed quickly of City Planning Commission proceedings it would assist the City Council in their deliberations. The secretary was instructed to send a copy of the minutes of each Planning Commission meting, one each to the mayor and city clerk.
There was considerable discussion among the Planning Commission and council members regarding the Planning Commission's activities in the future in connection with the expansion of public park facilities for the City of Jonesboro.
Mayor Sanderson urged the Planning Commission to cooperate in every possible way with his committee on the revision of ward boundaries, by furnishing any information at its disposal.
Chairman Frierson stated that, according to bylaws of the commission, it must at this time elect officers and pointed out that the by laws provide that the chairman may not succeed himself. Lloyd Rebsamen was nominated for chairman by Elmer Stuck. There being no further nominations, it was moved by Jesse Banks, seconded by Minor Markle, and carried that the nominations be closed and Lloyd Rebsamen be declared unanimously elected.
Chairman Rebsamen took the chair and called for nominations for vice-chairman. Elmer Stuck was nominated by Mrs. Clifford Hill. There being no further nominations, moved by Jesse Banks, seconded by Minor Markle, and carried, that nominations be closed and unanimous balled be cast for Elmer Stuck for vice-chairman.
Chairman Rebsamen called for nominations for secretary. Neal Thayer was nomination by Minor Markle. There being no further nominations, moved by Jesse Banks, seconded by Mrs. Clifford Hill, and carried that the nominations be closed and unanimous ballot be cast for Neal Thayer for secretary.
Charles Frierson presented a preliminary plat and drainage and street plan for Block D of Frierson's Addition tot eh City of Jonesboro. After discussion, moved by Minor Markle, seconded by Jesse Banks, and carried, that the Planning Commission approve the preliminary plat and plans as submitted for Block D of Frierson's Addition to the City of Jonesboro.
After discussion, moved by Elmer Stuck, seconded by Minor Markle, and carried, that the by-laws be amended by changing the time for regular meetings from 9:30 A.M. to 7:30 P.M.
The Commission was advised by William S. Bonner to file with the Circuit Court Clerk or Country Recorder a copy of the Master Street Plan, which Mr. Bonner agreed to furnish.
There being no further business, meeting adjourned.