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Minutes for the City Council meeting on March 7, 1967
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas met in regular session in City Hall, Tuesday night, March 7, 1967, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Pierce, Turner, Bennett, Ledbetter, Darling, Stricklin, Minx, Bowers, Copeland, Young, Johnson and Knight.
Rev. Herman Lewellen gave the opening prayer.
Mr. Young moved with Mr. Bennett seconding the motion that the proposed ordinance on East Washington parking be amended to read “limit parking on the south side only.” On calling the roll, all voted aye and the motion carried.
The following ordinance was read, as amended for the third and final time:
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING ON PART OF EAST WASHINGTON AVENUE; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mr. Young then moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. Roll was called and all voted aye. Motion carried. Motion by Mr. Johnson seconded by Mr. Bennett for the adoption of the Emergency Clause was passed unanimously. The ordinance was given the number 1155.
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Bennett seconding the motion that the City owned cemetery rates be increased as per list inserted in minute book. On calling the roll, all voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Darling offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION CONDEMNING 613 SOUTH MAIN STREET
Mr. Darling made the motion, seconded by Mr. Young that the resolution be adopted. Mr. Copeland passed and all other members voted aye. The motion was carried. The resolution was given the number 1967:08.
After the bids for 4 new police cars were opened and read, Mr. Stricklin moved with Mr. Young that the Dodge cars be purchased at the cost of $8,595.00. Automatic transmission on all 4 cars and factory air conditioning on 2 of them. On calling the roll, all members present voted aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Pierce moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that the bridge in Ward 6 be allowed at a cost of between $4,600 and $5,000. All members present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Knight made the motion, seconded by Mr. Turner that the bills as okayed by the Finance Committee be paid. All present voted aye and the motion was carried.
Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Bennett seconding the motion that a hand rail be constructed on the front steps of City Hall at a cost of $41.20. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Darling moved with Mr. Bennett seconding the motion that the firemen be given $20.00 per year for gas. Mr. Young and Mr. Johnson passed and all others present voted aye. Motion carried.
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.