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Minutes for the City Council meeting on May 17, 1954
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas, met in regular session on the above named date in the City Hall at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney and the following named Councilmen: Berry, Booker, Stricklin, Snow, Stephens, Copeland, Hendrix, Rogers, Johnson and Taylor.
A representative of the Jonesboro High School Key Club asked permission to sell concessions at the 1954 Christmas Parade. He was advised to see the Chamber of Commerce and to return with a letter of opinion at the next Council meeting.
Mr. Taylor made the motion, seconded by Mr. Berry, that the American Electric Inc. be granted a permit to operate a wholesale electric business, 104-106 E. Word. Roll called. All aye. Permit granted.
Mr. Johnson made the motion, seconded by Mr. Booker, that the permit for Hedger Brothers storage building on Alice be rejected. Roll called. All aye. Permit denied.
Mr. Snow made the motion, seconded by Mr. Booker, that the L&L Laundry be granted a permit to remodel and enlarge the present building on Huntington. Roll called. All aye. Permit granted.
Mr. Hendrix made the motion that the Mayor investigate and find any employee having been with the City long enough for a vacation check, even those discharged at this time, authorize vacation checks to be paid. Mr. Stephens seconded the motion. Roll called. All aye.
Mr. Snow made the motion that the Council accept the recommendation of the Cemetery Committee and purchase a Snapping Turtle Mower at $385.00 and a Dilly McQuire at $158.75. Mr. Booker seconded the motion. Roll called. Eight aye, one pass.
Mr. Stricklin made the motion, seconded by Mr. Rogers, that the Parking Committee investigate the parking situation at Farmers Union Grocery and make report at the net meeting. Roll called. All aye.
Mr. Rogers made the motion that the Mayor and Street Committee request a meeting with Drainage District #30 to discuss the building of a bridge on West Matthews. Mr. Taylor seconded the motion. Roll called. All aye.
Mr. Snow made the motion, seconded by Mr. Booker, that the bills as okayed by the Finance Committee be paid. Roll called. All aye.
Mr. Copeland offered the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE TO PERMIT THE INSTALLATION OF MECHANICAL BANKING DEVICES ON PUBLIC SIDEWALKS CONTIGUOUS TO BANKING INSTRUCTIONS; ESTABLISHING AN ANNUAL CHARGE THEREFORE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Berry made the motion, seconded by Mr. Rogers, that the Street Committee investigates the possibilities of additional banks using Snorkels in the future. Roll called. Eight aye, one pass.
Mr. Rogers offered the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE BORROWING OF FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY AND THE DESIGNING, CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF OFF-STREET PARKING FACILITIES; AUTHORIZING PLEDGE OF PARKING METER REVENUE AND MORTGAGE OF PROPERTY; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Hendrix made the motion that the rules be suspend the ordinance be placed on second reading. Mr. Booker seconded the motion. Roll called. All aye. Mr. Hendrix made the motion, seconded by Mr. Johnson, that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the third and final reading. Roll called. All aye. Mr. Johnson made the motion, seconded by Mr. Booker, that the ordinance be adopted as read. Roll called. All aye. The roll was called on the emergency clause. All voting aye. The ordinance was given the number 874.
Mr. Hendrix made the motion, seconded by Mr. Taylor, that the Mayor be authorized to put forth every effort to collect delinquent occupation taxes. Warrants to be issued for the tax and penalty cite to court two weeks from date of service. Roll called. All aye.
Mr. Booker offered the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR AND SETTING THE AMOUNT OF BONDS FOR CERTAIN CITY OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Booker made the motion, seconded by Mr. Berry, that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the second reading. Roll called. All aye. Mr. Booker then made the motion, seconded by Mr. Johnson, that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the third and final reading. Roll called. All aye. Mr. Hendrix made the motion, seconded by Mr. Stephens, that the ordinance be adopted as read. Roll called. All aye. The emergency clause was read and voted upon. All voting aye. The ordinance was given the number 875.
Mr. Rogers made the motion, seconded by Mr. Taylor, that the two jobs of Street Foreman and Sanitation Foreman be consolidated and place Mr. Pettillio in charge. Roll called. Eight voting aye, one pass.
Mr. Booker made the motion, seconded by Mr. Berry, that Council adjourns. All aye. Council adjourned.