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Minutes for the City Council meeting on July 12, 1965
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas met in regular session at City Hall, Monday night, July 12, 1965. There were present: Mayor, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Sammons, Griffin, Wilson, Bridger, Darling, Stallings, Heern, Williams, Pardew, Mays, Ledbetter. Absent: City Attorney and Snow.
After Charles Frierson III requested Council for funds to build a shed roof at Craighead Forest, Mr. Darling moved with Mr. Pardew seconding the motion that funds be allowed, not to exceed $1500.00 for the building of a 35 X 60 roof. On calling the roll, all members present voted aye and the motion carried. Mr. Stallings was not present for the first five roll calls.
Mr. Bill Stuck, Chairman of CW&L Board explained to Council that the City’s revenue from CW&L would be increased. Mr. Mays then offered the following resolution and Mr. Neal Thayer, Manager of CW&L read it.
RESOLUTION CONCERNING SETTING THE AMOUNTS WITH CITY WATER AND LIGHT FOR THE CONTINGENCY FUNDS
Mr. Bridger moved with Mr. Sammons seconding the motion that the resolution be adopted. On calling the roll, all members present voted aye and the motion was carried. The resolution was given the number 1965:16.
Mr. Sammons offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION TO EXECUTE A QUITCLAIM DEED FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON LOTS 5-8 OF GLADYS RANKIN’S SUBDIVISION OF COBB’S SURVEY FOR THE WIDENING OF MONROE AVENUE
Mr. Mays moved with Mr. Ledbetter seconding the motion that the resolution be adopted. Roll was called and all members present voted aye. Motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1965:17.
Mr. Mays offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION REQUIRING ALL FUNDS FROM THE STREET OR PAVING DISTRICT NO. 16 BE TRANSFERRED TO THE CITY STREET FUND
Mr. Mays moved with Mr. Darling seconding the motion that the resolution be adopted. Roll was called. All present voted aye and the motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1965:18.
Mr. Mays moved with Mr. Bridger seconding the motion that the City purchase from Peoples Property Association the following property and pay the interest:
The west 90 feet of Lot 4 and the north 58 feet of Lot 5 less the north 10 ½ feet of the east 39 feet, known as the McGlasson and Tilley property. Said property to be paid for out of Contingency Fund No. 2, the balance to be on a note with the interest and maturity to be decided by the 2 banks. On calling the roll, all present voted aye and the motion was carried.
Mr. Mays made the motion, seconded by Mr. Bridger that he funds for widening Carson in the sum of $_________be authorized and approved. On calling the roll, all present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Bridger moved with Mr. Heern seconding the motion that the bills as approved and okayed by the Finance Committee be paid. Roll was called. All members present voted aye and the motion carried.
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.