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Minutes for the City Council meeting on September 9, 1974
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 9, 1974
The City Council of the City of Jonesboro met in regular session in City Hall, Monday, September 9, 1974, at 7:00 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Province, Park, Dr. Bowers, Hannah, Stricklin, Minx, Smith, Bowers, Burns, Johnson, Bridger and Ward.
Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Park seconding the motion to hear an item not on the agenda. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Attorney Mooney requested Council not to open an alley between Bridge and Miller. After discussion, Dr. Bowers moved with Mr. Bridger seconding the motion that the alley opening be tabled indefinitely and that any further consideration on the matter, both sides be present and it be placed on the agenda in advance. All voted aye and motion carried.
Ralph Morrison from the Planning Commission requested Council to put more requirements in the zoning law and the ordinance was re-tabled in order to add some amendments.
Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that the City Attorney draw up an ordinance on bicycle speed limits. All voted aye.
Mr. Hannah offered an ordinance creating a Civil Service Commission for the Police Dept. Mr. Hannah moved with Mr. Stricklin seconding the motion that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be put on the 2nd reading. Mr. Bowers passed and all others voted aye. Motion carried. Mr. Hannah moved with Mr. Stricklin seconding the motion that the rule, be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the 3rd and final reading. Mr. Bowers passed and all other voted aye. Motion carried. Mr. Stricklin moved with Mr. Hannah seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. On calling the roll, voting aye: Park, Hannah, Stricklin, Bridger and Ward. Voting nay: Province, Dr. Bowers, Minx, Smith, Bowers, Burns, and Johnson. Motion failed.
Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Stricklin seconding the motion that the hours on the 1-way streets at North, South and East schools be thirty minutes before school starts and 30 minutes afterwards. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Council agreed to have a special meeting to pass 3 annexation ordinances at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, September 12th.
Dr. Bowers moved with Mr. Ward seconding the motion that a bridge over Christian Creek be turned over to the Street Committee to study. All voted and motion carried.
The Coupon Books ordinance was on its second reading.
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING COUPON BOOKS; TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Ward moved with Dr. Bowers seconding the motion that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the 3rd and final reading. All voted aye and the motion carried. Mr. Ward moved with Mr. Park seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. Bowers voted no and all others voted aye. Motion by Ward, seconded by Park to adopt the Emergency Clause passed 11 to 1. (#1417)
The RR crossing ordinance was on the 3rd and final reading.
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE OBSTRUCTION OF CROSSING BY TRAINS; TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. All voted aye and motion carried. Motion by Minx, second by Bowers to adopt the Emergency Clause passed unanimously. The ordinance was given the number 1418.
Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Park seconding the motion not to locate a trailer at 311 Bridge. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Bridger seconding the motion that a trailer be allowed at 516 N. 2nd. Minx passed and all other voted aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Ward moved with Mr. Stricklin seconding the motion that the bills as okayed by the finance committee be paid. All voted aye.
Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Ward seconding the motion that Mr. Bob Aguiar be appointed to the Park Commission to replace Ralph Mattix for the remainder of 74 and 75. All voted aye and motion carried.
Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that 3 pieces of City owned property be appraised and put up for bids, with the understanding that the property not be sold for less than the appraised value. All bidders will put up earnest money in the sum of 10% of their bid. All voted aye and motion carried. Properties are East Matthews, Race & Young and a plot at the landfill.
Mr. Hannah moved with Mr. Ward seconding the motion that at the Street Committee’s recommendation the City continues the contract on slurry seal @ .33¢ per yd. for approximately 14 miles of streets. All voted aye and motion carried.
Mr. Harry Park tendered his resignation as alderman of the 6th Ward, Position 1. Mr. Smith offered the following Resolution and moved for its adoption with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion. All voted aye and motion carried.
RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS APPRECIATION TO HARRY PARK FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO AND ITS CITIZENS AS AN ALDERMAN
The resolution was given the number 1974:17.
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.