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Minutes for the City Council meeting on June 19, 1972
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, June 19, 1972, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Pierce, Park, Dr. Bowers, Williams, Stricklin, Minx, Smith, Bowers, Johnson and Knight. Mr. Darling presided over the meeting. Absent: Mayor and Mr. Harris.
Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Knight seconding the motion that action to open an alley behind Bridge Street be rescinded. All members presented voted aye and the motion carried.
After some discussion on the above matter, Dr. Bowers moved with Mr. Park seconding the motion that the decision be tabled until the City Engineer established the boundaries of the said alley. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Johnson moved with Dr. Bowers seconding the motion that the City Attorney draw up an ordinance to place stop signs on Nesbitt at its intersection with Oak and other places. Mr. Smith passed and all other members present voted aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Stricklin seconding the motion that the City sell 8.8 acres located east of Kiech property to Delta for $25,000.00. All members present voted aye and the motion carried.
On motion by Mr. Knight and seconded by Mr. Bowers to grant a request for $400.00 per year to Kits passed unanimously.
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Minx seconding the motion that Council meet on the 4th of July. All present voted aye. Motion carried.
The ordinance annexing the property for the Children’s Colony was on its second reading.
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING CERTAIN LANDS ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, BY ORDER OF THE COUNTY COURT DATED APRIL 17, 1972; ASSIGNING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY TO WARD 5, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be put on the third and final reading. All voted aye and motion carried. Mr. Knight then moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. All aye and motion carried. Motion by Knight, second by Pierce to adopt the emergency clause passed unanimously. The ordinance was given the number 1337.
Mr. Minx moved with Dr. Bill Bowers seconding the motion to accept the Street Committee’s recommendation and purchase the mobile sweeper for $16,280.00. All present voted aye and motion carried.
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Park seconding the motion that the high bid of $700.00 from Electronic Communications for Fire Dept. radio equipment be accepted. All present voted aye and the motion was carried.
The Parks Commission recommended to Council that the option to buy the property for a park area from Marcom not be followed through because 3 lots had been left out of the original agreement. Mr. Stricklin moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion to table the option for 2 weeks. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Williams seconding the motion that the bills as okayed by the finance committee be paid. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that the City Engineer be instructed to enforce the code on back-fills and trenches to the fullest extent. All present voted aye and the motion carried. Dr. Bowers moved with Mr. Park seconding the motion that the means of enforcing be referred to the Street Commission. All aye and motion carried.
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that surfacing be done on Scott Street from Belt about 3 blocks to Greensboro Road and 2 blocks on Danner from Caraway to the barn. All aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Knight seconding the motion that the City patch the holes on the Craighead Forest Road. All present voted aye and the motion was carried.
Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Knight seconding the motion that a 69 Chevrolet be turned over to the Parks Commission to be used at the Craighead Forest only. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.