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Minutes for the City Council meeting on July 6, 1971
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro met in regular session in City Hall, Tuesday night, July 6, 1971. There was present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk, and the following named Councilmen: Pierce, Park, Williams, Darling, Stricklin, Minx, Smith, Bowers, Harris, Johnson and Knight. Absent: Dr. Bowers.
The following Ordinance was on the third and final reading: (Ordinance #1303)
AN ORDINANCE PRESCRIBING CERTAIN REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT TO QUALIFICATIONS OF EMPLOYMENT AS A POLICEMAN OR FIREMAN FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO
Mr. Williams moved with Mr. Darling seconding the motion that the Ordinance be adopted. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
The following Ordinance was on the third and final reading: (Ordinance #1304 Burrow dedication)
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING DEDICATED TO THE CITY FOR STREET PURPOSES
Mr. Park moved with Mr. Stricklin seconding the motion that the Ordinance be adopted. All present voted aye and the motion was carried. Motion by Stricklin, and seconded by Darling to adopt the Emergency Clause passed unanimously.
A bid from Duncan Industries for parking meter mechanisms @ $29.50 each was opened. Mr. Harris moved with Mr. Knight seconding the motion that the bid be accepted. All present voted aye and the motion was carried.
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the Loberg’s request for rezoning be rejected. Planning Commission had previously turned down the request. On calling the roll, Mr. Bowers and Mr. Johnson passed and all others present voted aye and the motion was carried.
Mr. Darling moved with Mr. Stricklin seconding the motion that bids be asked for a 6 month period for gasoline, and bids for a one year period for the cleaning for police and fire departments. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that the bills as okayed by the finance committee be paid. All voted aye and the motion carried.
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.