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Minutes for the City Council meeting on September 4, 1973
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 4, 1973
The City Council met in regular session, Tuesday night, September 4, 1973, in the City Hall at 7:30 P.M. There were present: Mayor, and the following named councilmen: Pierce, Park, Dr. Bowers, Hannah, Stricklin, Smith, Bowers, Johnson, Bridger, Ward, Minx, and Goforth.
Mr. Johnson offered the following Ordinance for its 1st reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO CLOSE AN ALLEY ON THE EAST SIDE OF SHARP STREET BETWEEN HUNTINGTON AND KREWSON STREET
Mr. Hannah moved for second reading with Mr. Ward seconding the motion. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Pierce moved with Mr. Ward seconding the motion that B.Q. Lamberth be given approval to get appraisal of the City Owned 12 feet of lot between Monroe and Washington along Carson Street for disposal. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Pierce moved with Mr. Hannah seconding the motion to ask for cleaning for Fire and Police Departments for one year. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
ASU Property Annexation Ordinance was on the 3rd and final reading.
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING CERTAIN LANDS ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, BY ORDER OF THE COUNTY COURT DATED JUNE 20, 1973; ASSIGNING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY TO WARD 3; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Stricklin moved, with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. All present voted aye. Motion carried. Motion by Mr. Ward, seconded by Stricklin to adopt the Emergency Clause and it passed unanimously. The ordinance was given the number 1371.
Mr. Hannah offered the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE ABANDONMENT OF AN ALLEY LOCATED EAST OF THORN STREET AND WEST OF CLARK STREET AND SOUTH OF FRISCO STREET AS REQUESTED
Mr. Hannah moved with Mr. Bowers that the Resolution be adopted. All present voted aye and the motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1973:21.
Bids were opened on proposed City Shop.
R. H. Patton offered shop building and 1.38 acres at the price of $67,500. Mr. Hannah moved to buy. Offer stands for two weeks. Motion withdrawn and wait two weeks. Mr. Stricklin moved with Mr. Hannah seconding the motion that it be considered September 17th. All present voted aye, and the motion carried.
Mr. Hannah moved to table Harlo Kiech request for a trailer at 4105 Race Street, seconded by Mr. Park. All voted aye and motion carried.
Mr. Pierce moved with Mr. Johnson seconding the motion that the CME Church be granted permission to solicit funds from September 5 to October 5, 1973. All voted aye and motion carried.
The Mayor appointed to the Motel Tax Board, Dr. Charles Moyers, Greta Troutt, Judy Deroach, Major Laboski, Lester Destafano, Doss McDaniel and Charles Ott. Mr. Park moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that the appointments be approved. All voted aye and the motion carried.
The Mayor suggested a revolving loan fund of $500.00 be set up for employees. Mr. Park, ask that a committee be appointed to draw up guidelines. Mr. Hannah and Mr. Bowers will study.
Chief Hanley asked for amendment to Ordinance making payment plan legal. Police and Fire Committee recommended that amendment be drawn. Mr. Bowers offered amendment permitting payment plan to be on first reading.
Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Pierce seconding that Jim Hannah be Vice-Mayor until December 31, 1973. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Ward moved with Mr. Johnson seconding the motion that the bills as okayed by the finance committee be paid. All voted aye and the motion carried.
No appraisal on downtown property made. It will be presented at the September 17th meeting.
Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Bridger seconding the motion to raise hospital lot fee to .25¢.
All present voted aye and the motion carried.
No further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.