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Minutes for the City Council meeting on November 20, 1967
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, November 20, 1967, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Pierce, Turner, Bennett, Ledbetter, Darling, Stricklin, Minx, Copeland, Young, Johnson and Knight. Absent: City Attorney.
After Mr. Neal Thayer presented to Council the Airport Commission’s recommendation on the airport improvements, Mr. Darling moved with Mr. Stricklin seconding the motion that the commission be authorized to go ahead with the airport project, the terminal extension, parking area, etc. On the roll call, all voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Pierce offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO THE WHITE RIVER BASIN COORDINATING COMMITTEE FOR THEIR WORK ON THE WHITE RIVER BASIN
Mr. Copeland moved with Mr. Johnson seconding the motion that the resolution be adopted. All voted aye on the roll call and the motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1967:28.
Mr. Bennett moved with Mr. Minx seconding the motion that a $25.00 per month raise be given to Bill Ward in order for him to pay his water and light bill. Mr. Copeland voted no and all other members voted aye. Motion carried.
After the Mayor announced his appointments to the Urban Renewal Agency Commission, Mr. Young moved with Mr. Turner seconding the motion that Council go into executive session. On calling the roll, all voted aye and the motion carried.
When the executive session was over, Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Minx seconding the motion that the Commission appointments be deferred until a later date. On calling the roll, all voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. James Hanley and Mr. James Pardew were nominated to serve the unexpired term of William Bowers as 6th Ward Alderman. Mr. Pardew was elected unanimously.
Mr. Darling made the motion, seconded by Mr. Bennett that the City Attorney be directed to amend the ordinance on the parking on the south side of East Jackson, by allowing parking from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. On the roll call, all voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Johnson 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. Darling offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION LEVYING A 5 MILL TAX ON ALL REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR THE OPERATION OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT
Mr. Pierce moved with Mr. Turner seconding the motion that the resolution be adopted. All voted aye and motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1967:29.
Mr. Darling offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION LEVYING A 1 MILL TAX ON ALL REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THE PUBLIC CITY LIBRARY
Mr. Pierce moved with Mr. Knight seconding the motion that the resolution be adopted. All voted aye and the motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1967:30.
RESOLUTION LEVYING A .6 MILL TAX ON ALL REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR THE POLICEMAN’S PENSION AND RELIEF FUND
Mr. Darling moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the resolution be adopted and calling the roll, all voted aye and the motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1967:31.
After much discussion, Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Young seconding the motion that a .2 mill on the dollar be requested for the Fire Pension Board for the year 1968. On calling the roll, voting aye Darling and Young. Voting nay: Pierce, Turner, Bennett, Ledbetter, Stricklin, Minx, Copeland and Knight. Mr. Johnson passed. Motion failed.
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.