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Minutes for the City Council meeting on February 19, 1973
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY NIGHT FEBRUARY 19, 1973
The City Council of the City of Jonesboro met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, February 19, 1973, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Pierce, Park, Dr. Bowers, Hannah, Stricklin, Minx, Smith, Bowers, Goforth, Johnson and Ward. Absent: Bridger.
Mr. Goforth offered the following Ordinance for its 1st reading:
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING CERTAIN LANDS ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO, BY ORDER OF THE COUNTY COURT OF CRAIGHEAD COUNTY, ARKANSAS, DATED FEBRUARY 12, 1973; ASSIGNING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY TO WARD 6; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Ward seconding the motion that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on the second reading. On calling the roll, voting aye were Pierce, Goforth, Johnson and Ward. Voting nay were Park, Dr. Bowers, Hannah, Stricklin, Minx, Smith and Bowers. Motion failed.
Mr. Park offered the following Resolution and moved for its adoption with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO APPLY TO THE BUREAU OF OUTDOOR RECREATION FOR ASSISTANCE TO DEVELOP RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
The resolution was given the number 1973:03.
Mr. Stricklin moved with Dr. Bowers seconding the motion that bids be sent out on 2 fire trucks and turned in by March 19, 1973. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
Dr. Bowers moved with Mr. Hannah seconding the motion that the purchase of a crash rig be authorized for the airport. All members present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that the City purchase the property on Church St. between Steele and Nettleton for $24,000 and appraiser be paid 6% also, that a traffic light be installed at the intersection of Church and Nettleton. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
The Mayor appointed Steve Reasoner in place of Jack Deacon and reappointed Allen Nixon to the Library Board. Mr. Pierce moved with Mr. Ward seconding the motion that the appointments be approved and all present voted aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Hannah moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the City order a gate with special mechanisms for the Hospital Parking lot, and that the rate of 10¢ remain the same for the present time. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Park seconding the motion that bids be taken for 5 new police cars and the bids be submitted March 5th. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Bowers moved with Mr. Smith seconding the motion that the Mayor’s appointments to the Electrical Board be approved. They are: Reed, Permanent, Stricklin and Hannah, for 2 years, and Powell and Adams for 1 year. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Smith moved with Mr. Minx seconding the motion that work be started on making E. Matthews extended a 4 lane street from the Y to Caraway Road. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Bowers moved with Dr. Bowers seconding the motion that the AHD be requested to furnish and install traffic lights on the by-pass at Nettleton and Hwy 18. All present voted aye and the motion was carried.
Mr. Ward moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that the bills as okayed, by the finance committee be pair. All voted aye, motion carried.
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.