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Minutes for the City Council meeting on June 17, 1974
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro met in regular session in City Hall, Monday, June 17, 1974, at 7:00 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Park, Dr. Bowers, Hannah, Stricklin, Minx, Smith, Bowers, Burns, Johnson, Bridger and Ward.
The following resolution was offered by the Mayor, and Mr. Bowers moved with Mr. Ward seconding the motion that the resolution b adopted. All members voted aye and the motion carried.
RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS APPRECIATION TO HERBERT PIERCE FOR HIS EXCELLENT SERVICE TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO AND ITS CITIZENS AS AN ALDERMAN
The resolution was given the number 1974:12.
Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Minx seconding the motion that 125 North Drake be condemned. All aye and motion carried.
Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Stricklin seconding the motion that the City sells 2.937 acres in the Industrial Park to Bill Hurt at $3,750 per acre, with the stipulation that if the land is not used for expansion it will be sold back to the City at the same price.
Mr. Park moved with Mr. Bridger seconding the motion that the bids for the downtown park be extended to 4 p.m., June 24th. If bids are received, Council will convene at 7:00 p.m. to open the bids. All aye and motion carried.
Mr. Hannah moved with Mr. Ward seconding the motion that the speed humps on Franklin be postponed for two weeks. All aye. Carried. Burns passed.
An ordinance for 20 MPH speed limit on Forest Home Road was read for the 1st time.
Mr. Burns moved with Mr. Park seconding the motion that a 6 month option be granted to DuPont to purchase 20 acres in the Industrial Park at $3,750.00 per acre. All voted aye and motion carried.
Mr. Stricklin moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that 2 fire trucks be purchased from the Boardman Company for $94,800.00 and two chassis from O’Neal Ford for $25,898.00. All aye. Carried.
Mr. Johnson offered an ordinance rezoning an area on Highland Drive for its 1st reading. Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Park seconding. Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Park seconding the motion that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the 2nd reading. All aye and motion carried.
Mr. Hannah moved with Mr. Smith seconding the motion that a trailer be allowed at 2442 Fred Street. Mr. Minx voted no and all others voted aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Smith moved with Mr. Park seconding them motion that the streets as recommended by the Street Committee be resurfaced. All aye. Carried
Mr. Ward moved with Mr. Smith seconding the motion that the bills as okayed by the Finance Committee be paid. All aye. Carried.
Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Smith seconding the motion that the City proceed with installing the warning system as planned with the understanding that the company will absorb the installation cost if they fail to meet specs. All voted aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Bowers moved with Mr. Smith seconding the motion that bids be asked for the installation of the warning system. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Smith seconding the emotion that the Mayor and Council accept the proposal for the improvement of the Parks and Recreation Department under Title I. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Park seconding the motion that Mr. Davis be given until October 1 to vacate the corner of Matthews and Kitchen in order for the Parks Department to use the property. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Smith moved with Mr. Minx seconding the motion that the property at 220 Bridge be torn down and that a lien be placed on the property. All voted aye and the motion carried.
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.