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Minutes for the City Council meeting on April 21, 1969
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, April 21, 1969, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney and the following named Councilmen: Pierce, Turner, Dr. Bowers, Young, Darling, Stricklin, Minx, Pardew, Bowers, Williams, Johnson and Knight. Absent: City Clerk.
After a group of residents from Hester Street complained of drainage problems, Mr. Pierce moved with Mr. Stricklin seconding the motion that the ditch be extended further down Hester and across Apple Drive to Christian Creek and the property owners be billed for the tile used under the driveway. All members voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Young offered the following ordinance for its first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE, PROVIDING FOR CHANGE IN ZONING OF THE KATHLEEN STREET INDUSTRIAL PARK, FROM R-1 TO I-2, ALSO 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 placed on the second reading. All voted aye and the motion carried. Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Darling seconding the motion that the rule be further suspended and the ordinance be placed on the third and final reading. All voted aye and the motion carried. Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Williams seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. All aye, motion carried. Motion by Knight, seconded by Johnson to adopt Emergency Clause passed unanimously. The ordinance was given the number 1225.
Mr. Stricklin offered the following ordinance for its first reading:
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING CERTAIN LANDS ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARK., BY ORDER OF THE COUNTY COURT DATED MARCH 18, 1969; ASSIGNING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY TO WARD 1; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Johnson seconding the motion that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the second reading. All voted aye and the motion carried. Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the rule be further suspended and the ordinance be placed on the third and final reading. All aye, motion carried. Mr. Johnson then moved with Mr. Williams seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. All aye and the motion carried. Motion by Johnson, seconded by Knight to adopt the Emergency Clause passed unanimously. The ordinance was given the number 1224.
Mr. Stricklin offered the following ordinance for its first reading:
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING CERTAIN LANDS ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARK., BY ORDER OF THE COUNTY COURT DATED MARCH 3, 1969; ASSIGNING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY TO WARD 4; 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 placed on the second reading. All aye and the motion carried, except Mr. Minx who voted nay.
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Minx seconding the motion that the low bid from Central Chevrolet be accepted for 2 new trucks for Sanitation and Mosquito Control, at a cost of $1812.00 each. All voted aye and the motion carried.
At the recommendation of the school board, the Mayor appointed Bill Penix to the City Water and Light Board. But action will be delayed until it can be determined that Penix’s present position, will not present a conflict of interest.
Mr. Darling moved with Mr. Stricklin seconding the motion that bids be taken on a yearly basis, for the cleaning of uniforms for the Police and Fire Departments. Bids to be opened May 5th. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Turner seconding the motion that Lawrence Dacus be notified that one of the 2 houses built on R-1 lot must be moved. Lot located at 706 North Caraway. Dr. Bowers passed and all other members voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Pardew moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the bills as okayed by the Finance Committee be paid. All aye and the motion carried.
No further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.