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Minutes for the City Council meeting on May 1, 1972
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY NIGHT MAY 1, 1972
The City Council of the City of Jonesboro met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, May 1, 1972, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney and the following named Councilmen: Pierce, Park, Dr. Bowers, Williams, Darling, Stricklin, Smith, Bowers, Harris, Johnson and Knight. Absent: Minx.
Mr. Harris moved with Mr. Knight seconding the motion that an appeal from the Planning Commission filed by property owners in Westview Acres be heard on the 8th of May. All members present voted aye and the motion carried.
Marion Ulmer, Airport Manager, explained to Council the great need of new airstrips at the airport. Dr. Bowers moved with Mr. Knight seconding the motion that Council give approval to the Airport Commission to pursue a Federal Grant as outlined by Mr. Ulmer and that the finance committee of the council study ways that the City could match the grant. All members present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the city pledge up to $1,000 subsidy for a 90 day trial period for bus service to Blytheville. Subsidy to be paid only if bus company loses money. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
The Ordinance regulating the sale of coupon books was on the third and final reading.
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR REGULATIONS AND SALE OF COUPON BOOKS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Pierce moved with Mr. Knight seconding the motion that the Ordinance be adopted. On calling the roll, voting aye: Pierce, Park, Dr. Bowers, Williams, Johnson & Knight. Voting nay: Darling, Stricklin, Smith, Bowers, & Harris. Motion carried. The Emergency Clause was not passed. The ordinance was given the number 1335.
The Ordinance prohibiting parking on part of Bridge Street was on the third and final reading.
AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING A CERTAIN PART OF BRIDGE STREET AS A NO PARKING AREA; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that the Ordinance be adopted. Mr. Williams passed and other members present voted aye. Motion carried. Motion by Knight, seconded by Pierce to adopt the Emergency Clause passed unanimously. The ordinance was given the number 1336.
Mr. Bowers moved with Dr. Bowers seconding the motion that the time limit on truck bids be extended and that the bids be opened at the next regular meeting. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that 709 E. Washington be condemned. Also that the basket factory owner be contacted on an old condemnation passes some time ago. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Dr. Bowers gave a report from the Committee that studied the roach problem. He then moved with Mr. Stricklin seconding the motion that a public meeting be held Tuesday, May 9, at 7 p.m. in City Hall. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Darling seconding the motion that bids for a bridge on W. Washington be taken and opened at the next regular meeting. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Darling moved with Mr. Smith seconding the motion that the City pays $2,000.00 and a 90-day notice to Kyle Davis for right-of-way on Young Street and that the City Attorney be authorized to negotiate with Davis. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
The City Attorney was asked to draw up an ordinance prohibiting parking on Church Street between Belt and Allen.
Mr. Knight 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.
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.