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Minutes for the City Council meeting on December 7, 1959
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas met in regular session at City Hall, Monday night, December 7, 1959. There were present: Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney and the following named Councilmen: Keister, Snow, Field, Williams, Griffin, Rogers, Smith, Heern, Copeland, Parks and Ebbert. Absent: Brickell.
Mr. Heern offered the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION TO LEVY A TAX OF 1 MILL ON ALL REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Mr. Heern made the motion, seconded by Mr. Griffin, that the Resolution be adopted. Roll was called. All aye, except Mr. Rogers who voted no. Motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1959:32.
It was agreeable with the Council that the Salvation Army use the old collector’s building until a lease is made.
Mr. Parks offered the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF 6 PIECES OF PROPERTY FOR OFF STREET PARKING FACILITIES
Mr. Parks made the motion, seconded by Mr. Rogers, that the Resolution be adopted. Roll was called. Mr. Snow voted no and all other members present voted aye. Motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1959:33.
Mr. Rogers offered the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION SHOWING NO PROTEST REGARDING ORDINANCE #998
Mr. Rogers moved with Mr. Ebbert seconding, that the Resolution be adopted. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1959:34.
Mr. Copeland offered the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION TO AGREE TO THE PROVISIONS IN “A PROPOSAL FOR A COMPREHENSIVE STREET AND TRAFFIC PLAN FOR JONESBORO, ARKANSAS” AS SUBMITTED BY THE CITY PLANNING DIVISION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS
Mr. Copeland moved with Mr. Keister seconding, that the Resolution be adopted. All voted aye on the calling of the roll. Motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1959:36.
Mr. Keister made the motion, seconded by Mr. Ebbert, that the Collector’s salary be $245.00 for 1960. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
The Police Department was directed to make a study of the traffic at Huntington and Church and recommend some solution to the problem.
Mr. Keister made the motion, seconded by Mr. Field, that the firm of Osborn & Osborn prepare the audit of 1959 at a cost of $650.00. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Ebbert made the motion, seconded by Mr. Keister, that the bills as okayed by the Finance Committee be paid. Roll was called. All aye.
Mr. Heern made the motion, seconded by Mr. Rogers, that the Mayor appoint a committee of 5 councilmen to study the feasibility of combining the jobs of the Plumbing Inspector, Electrical Inspector and the Building Inspector and recommend a salary for the position. This committee is to report the 2nd meeting in January, 1960. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried. The Mayor appointed this committee as follows: Mr. Smith, Mr. Heern, Mr. Griffin, Mr. Snow and Mr. Field.
Mr. Heern offered the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION TO CONDEMN LOT NO. 12 OF BLOCK H, AND THE WEST 20 FEET OF LOT NO. 1 OF BLOCK H, OF THE ORIGINAL SURVEY OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PUBLIC OFF-STREET PARKING FACILITIES AND TO PAY THE PROPERTY OWNERS $12,825.00 FOR LOT 12 AND $8,550.00 FOR THE WEST 20 FEET OF LOT NO. 1.
Mr. Heern moved with Mr. Field seconding the motion, that the Resolution be adopted. On calling the roll, there were all ayes and no nays. This Resolution was declared adopted. The resolution was given the number 1959:35.
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.