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Minutes the City Council meeting on March 18, 1963
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Ark. met in regular session at City Hall, Monday night, March 18, 1963, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Atty., City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Sammons, Brewer, Wilson, Brickell, Stallings, Snow, Kelly, Cook, Ledbetter, Mays and Perry. Absent: Bridger.
After Council heard from Mr. Sammons, John Blackwell and the City Atty., who explained the need for a new airport terminal building, Mr. Sammons offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION DECLARING THE NEED FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SEPARATE AIRLINE TERMINAL BUILDING AT THE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
Mr. Mays moved with Mr. Brewer seconding the motion that the resolution be adopted. Roll was called. All members present voted aye and the motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1963:09.
Mr. Sammons offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A LEASE BE EXECUTED FOR A TERMINAL BUILDING AT THE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
Mr. Brewer moved with Mr. Mays seconding the motion that the resolution be adopted. On the roll call, all voted aye and the motion was carried. The resolution was given the number 1963:10.
The Mayor appointed Lafayette Sammons to serve as Trustee from the Council. Mr. Mays made the motion, seconded by Mr. Ledbetter that the appointment be approved and accepted. Roll was called. All aye, except Sammons passed. Motion carried.
The Mayor appointed Mr. George Delaney for a 4 year term and Mr. Odell Sanders for a 5 year term to the City Transit Commission. Mr. Cook moved with Mr. Brewer seconding the motion that the appointments be approved and accepted. Roll was called and all voted aye. Motion was carried.
At the request of the Fire Chief, Mr. Cook made the motion, seconded by Mr. Mays that the Fire Chief be given the authority to change the house numbers in the Fairview area. On the roll call, all voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Brickell moved with Mr. Brewer seconding the motion that the Fire Chief be given authority to change or alter any house numbers that are not in conformity with each block in the City. All voted aye on the roll call and the motion was carried.
Mr. Brewer made the motion, seconded by Mr. Brickell that the Parking Committee and the Parking Authority Commission study the request of Lindell Hitchcock to remove the meter in front of the Masonic building in order for the buses to have more room. Said committees to come back to Council with a recommendation. Roll was called. All voted aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Brickell moved with Mr. Cook seconding the motion that the auditors, Osborn & Osborn, if possible, explain and go over the audit with Council at the 2nd meeting in April. On calling the roll, all voted aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Snow made the motion, seconded by Mr. Cook that the bills as okayed by the Finance Committee be paid. Roll was called. All aye. Motion was carried.
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.