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Minutes for the City Council meeting on December 4, 1972
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, December 4, 1972, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Park, Dr. Bowers, Williams, Darling, Stricklin, Minx, Smith, Bowers, Harris, Johnson and Knight. Absent: Pierce.
Mr. Stricklin offered the following resolution and moved for its adoption with Mr. Darling seconding the motion. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
RESOLUTION TO LEVY A 5 MILL TAX ON ALL REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY IN ORDER TO CARRY ON THE GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO
The resolution was given the number 1972:15.
Mr. Darling offered the following resolution and Mr. Bowers moved for its adoption with Mr. Williams seconding. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
RESOLUTION TO LEVY A 1 MILL TAX ON ALL REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR THE PUBLIC LIBRARY TAX
The resolution was given the number 1972:16.
Mr. Stricklin offered the following resolution and Mr. Darling moved for its adoption with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
RESOLUTION TO LEVY A 1 MILL TAX ON ALL REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR THE POLICE PENSION FUND
The resolution was given the number 1972:17.
Mr. Smith offered the following resolution and Mr. Knight moved for its adoption with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion. All members present voted aye and the motion carried.
RESOLUTION TO LEVY A .25 MILL TAX ON ALL REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR THE FIRE PENSION FUND
The resolution was given the number 1972:18.
The ordinance on one-way part of Belt Street was on its final reading.
AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING PART OF CERTAIN STREETS AS A ONE-WAY STREET; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Johnson seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. All present voted aye and the motion carried. Motion by Knight second by Johnson to adopt the emergency clause passed unanimously. The ordinance was given the number 1349.
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Williams seconding the motion that the property of Verlon Ford for $160.00 and the W.R. Reed property for $3675.00 be purchased for right-of-way on Young Street. All members present voted aye and motion carried.
Mr. Knight offered the following resolution. Motion by Knight second by Williams to adopt passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR THE NDP
The resolution was given the number 1972:19.
Mr. Stricklin offered the following ordinance for its 1st reading:
AN ORDINANCE PRESCRIBING THE DUTIES OF CITY ATTORNEY
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Park seconding the motion that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the second reading. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Darling tendered his resignation and moved with Dr. Bowers seconding the motion that Mr. Jim Hannah be appointed to fill out his unexpired term. All members present voted aye and the motion was carried. Mr. Hannah will be sworn in at the next meeting.
Mr. Stricklin offered the following ordinance for its 1st reading:
AN ORDINANCE SETTING THE SALARIES OF THE ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Mink seconding the motion that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the second reading. All present voted aye except Mr. Harris passed. Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that the rule be further suspended and the ordinance be placed on the third and final reading. All aye and motion carried. (Harris passed) Mr. Knight then moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. Harris passed and all others present voted aye. Motion carried. Motion by Knight, seconded by Bowers, to adopt the emergency clause passed. The ordinance was given the number 1350.
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that the bills as okayed by the finance committee be paid. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Bowers offered the following resolution and moved for its adoption with Mr. Minx seconding. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO ATHEL WILLIAMS, CLYDE KNIGHT, WALTER DARLING AND SCOTT HARRIS FOR THEIR WORK AS ALDERMEN ON THE CITY COUNCIL
The resolution was given the number 1972:20.
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.