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Minutes for the City Council meeting on December 3, 1973
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 3, 1973
The City Council of the City of Jonesboro met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, December 3, 1973, at 7:00 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Pierce, Park, Dr. Bowers, Hannah, Stricklin, Minx, Smith, Bowers, Johnson, Bridger and Ward. Absent: was Goforth.
The Road block ordinance was on the 3rd and final reading.
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE SOLICITATION OF GIFTS, DONATIONS OR CONTRIBUTIONS OF MONIES WHEREBY ROADBLOCKS OF TRAFFIC ARE UTILIZED; DECLARING SAME TO BE A MISDEMEANOR; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Ward moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion for its adoption. All present voted aye and motion carried. Motion by Ward, seconded by Pierce to adopt the Emergency Clause passed unanimously. (Ordinance #1379 Road blocks)
2nd reading: for the no parking on a part of East Street.
2nd reading: on ordinance closing alley around Medical Center.
Mr. Hannah moved with Dr. Bowers seconding the motion that Fire Station #3 be rented to James Pope for $100 per month on a month to month basis. All voted aye, motion carried.
Mr. Hannah offered the following Ordinance for its 1st reading:
AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING THE RIGHT-OF-WAY BUILDING SETBACK REGULATIONS FOR SIMS AVE. FROM CULBERHOUSE TO WOOD STREET
Mr. Hannah moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on its 2nd reading. All voted aye, motion carried. Mr. Hannah moved with Dr. Bowers seconding the motion that the rule be further suspended and the ordinance be placed on the 3rd and final reading; all except Mr. Bowers who passed. Motion to adopt seconded by Ward passed with all voting aye except Mr. Bowers. Motion by Hannah, seconded by Dr. Bowers to adopt the Emergency Clause passed. The ordinance was given the number 1380.
Mr. Hannah moved with Mr. Johnson seconding the motion that the Park Commission be authorized $20,000 for 1974. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
An ordinance was put on its 1st reading to change right-of-way requirements of Griffin St. Rule suspended for the second reading.
Mr. Minx offered the following Resolution and moved for its adoption with Mr. Stricklin seconding the motion.
RESOLUTION COMMENDING CHARLES RASBERRY
All voted aye and the motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1973:29.
Mr. Minx moved with Dr. Bowers seconding the motion that the Mayor, call a public hearing on a warning system as recommended by the study committee. All voted aye and the motion carried. The City Attorney was requested to draw up an ordinance calling a special election on the matter of the warning system.
Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Johnson seconding the motion that Council go into executive session. All voted aye and the motion carried.
After the executive session, Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Park seconding the motion that the Parks Director and the Purchasing Agent who are EEA employees be kept on the City payroll on a temporary basis at the will of the Council. All present voted aye, except Hannah who voted no. Motion carried.
Mr. Ward moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the bills as okayed by the finance committee be paid. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Hannah moved with Mr. Smith seconding the motion that the City Attorney be authorized to settle with Exxon for right-of-way at Young and Highland for $9,150.00. All voted aye and the motion carried.
There being no further business, Council adjourned unanimously.