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Minutes for the City Council meeting on March 15, 1971
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, March 15, 1971, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Pierce, Park, Dr. Bowers, Williams, Darling, Stricklin, Minx, Smith, Bowers, Harris, Johnson and Knight.
Mr. Park moved with Mr. Johnson seconding the motion that the Council consider a matter that was not on the Agenda. On calling the roll, voting aye: Pierce, Park, Dr. Bowers, Williams, Smith, Johnson and Knight. Voting nay: Darling and Harris. Mr. Minx and Mr. Bowers passed. Motion carried. Mr. Stricklin was not present for the vote on this motion, nor was he present for the next 10 roll calls that follow.
Mr. Knight offered the following Ordinance for its 1st reading: (Rezoning Caraway & East Matthews)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CHANGE IN ZONING BOUNDARIES
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the rule be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on the second reading. Mr. Darling, Bowers and Harris passed and all other members present voted aye. Motion carried.
Mr. darling moved with Mr. Johnson seconding the motion that the City abandons an easement located in Marlo Acres, 2nd Addition, as a provision has been made in the 5th Addition for utility lines. On the roll call, all members voted aye and the motion was carried.
RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE VACATING AND ABANDONMENT EASEMENT LOCATED IN THE MARLO ACRES 2ND ADDITION, AS A PROVISION HAS BEEN MADE IN THE 5TH ADDITION FOR UTILITY LINES
The resolution was given the number 1971:07.
Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Williams seconding the motion that speed humps be put on Indian Trails at the discretion of the Chief of police. Mr. Bowers and Mr. Harris voted nay and all others present voted aye. Motion carried.
After the bids were read to enclose the Fire Dept. patio, Mr. Darling moved with Mr. Knight seconding the motion that new, more complete specifications be submitted. All members present voted aye and the motion carried.
After the bids were read on remodeling the upstairs in City Hall, Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Darling seconding the motion that the bid of $3,768.61 from Barton Lumber Co. be accepted, and that the Architect’s fee of $250.00 be authorized. All members present voted aye and the motion carried.
The Mayor appointed Dr. Bowers, Gary Smith and Donald Minx to a Civil Service Committee. Mr. Darling moved with Mr. Harris seconding the motion that the appointments be approved and accepted. All present voted aye and the motion carries.
Mr. Darling offered the following Ordinance for its 1st reading: (#1296)
AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING PART OF CHURCH STREET AS A ONE-WAY STREET; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Darling seconding the motion that the rule be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on the second reading. All present voted aye and the motion carried. Mr. Darling moved with Mr. Knight seconding the motion that the rule be further suspended and the Ordinance be placed on the third and final reading. All present voted aye and the motion carried. Mr. Darling then moved with Mr. Knight seconding that the Ordinance be adopted. All aye and motion carried. Motion by Darling and second by Knight to adopt the Emergency Clause passed unanimously.
The Mayor appointed the following to the City Water & Light Board:
David Laser School Board
Ralph Childs, Sr. 3rd Ward
Ralph Stricklin 4th Ward
Bruce Kimmel 5th Ward
Harry Park 6th Ward
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Williams seconding the motion that the appointments be accepted and approved. All aye and the motion was carried.
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the bills as okayed by the finance committee be paid. All members voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Stricklin offered the following Ordinance for the 1st reading: (Raising fee for out-of-town fire runs)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 872 SAME BEING AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR FIRE PROTECTION WITHOUT CITY LIMITS; APPARATUS TO BE TAKEN BEYOND CITY LIMITS ONLY ON ORDER OF MAYOR OR FIRE CHIEF, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Johnson moved with Dr. Bowers seconding the motion to suspend the rule and the Ordinance be placed on the second reading. On the roll call, voting aye: Pierce, Park, Dr. Bowers, Williams, Stricklin, Smith and Johnson. Voting nay: Darling, Minx, Bowers, Harris and Knight. There being 7 ayes and 5 nays, motion failed because 8 ayes would be required to constitute a 2/3 majority.
After the specifications for a new backhoe were studied by the Council, Mr. Pierce moved with Mr. Minx seconding the motion that a committee of 3, namely, Bill Bowers, Scott Harris and Athel Williams submit new specifications for a backhoe to the dealers. All members voted aye and the motion carried.
After a discussion of a Resolution to close Poplar between Main and Church, it was decided that the Resolution tabled, in order to determine if Poplar is a street or an alley, and that clearance from the utilities be submitted.
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.