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Minutes for the City Council meeting on October 15, 1973
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY NIGHT OCTOBER 15, 1973
The City Council of the City of Jonesboro met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, October 15, 1973, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Pierce, Park, Dr. Bowers, Hannah, Stricklin, Minx, Smith, Bowers, Goforth, Johnson, Bridger and Ward.
Mr. Caldwell and Mr. Dunn from the Corps of Engineers in Memphis gave Council a report on the flood problem around Whitemens Creek. Mr. Bowers moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the Mayor write to the Corps and request that they make a study of the situation. All voted aye and the motion carried.
A large group of residents of E. Washington appeared before council protesting making the street 4-lane.
An ordinance to close an alley in Thorn’s Addition was on the 3rd and final reading.
ORDINANCE TO VACATE AND ABANDON AN ALLEY RUNNING NORTH AND SOUTH THROUGH DUNCAN’S SUBDIVISION
Mr. Hannah moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that the Ordinance be adopted. All voted aye and the motion carried. Motion by Hannah, seconded by Bowers to adopt the Emergency Clause passed unanimously. The ordinance was given the number 1375.
An ordinance to annex 12 acres, Rankin 2nd Addition located in Ward 4, was on its third and final reading. Dr. Bowers moved to adopt the ordinance and Mr. Ward seconded. All voted aye and the motion carried. (#1376 Rankin Annexation)
Two bids were opened on a chassis for a fire truck and Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Bridger seconding the motion that the low bid from Ford be accepted providing it meets the specs. $10,027.00 Mr. Smith passed and all other members voted aye, motion carried.
The Mayor appointed the following to the Parking Authority Commission: Don Seay, Chairman, 5 years, Charlie Watson, 4 years, Fred Dacus 3 years, John Coleman, 2 years and Don Bailey for 1 year. Mr. Park moved with Mr. Ward seconding the motion that the appointments be accepted. All voted aye and the motion carried.
EMC Chairman Clayton Rogers requested Council the use of Fire Station #3 for the main base of the EMC. After discussion, Mr. Hannah moved with Mr. Bridger seconding the motion that the City rent the building to EMC for 1 year @ $100.00 per month. Voting aye: Pierce, Dr. Bowers, Hannah, Minx, Bowers, Goforth and Bridger; voting nay: Park, Stricklin, Smith, Johnson and Ward. Motion carried.
Resolutions on the tax levies were all passed unanimously; General 5 mills, Library 1 mill and Fire Pension 1 mill.
Mr. Smith offered the following Resolution and moved for its adoption with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion. Mr. Bowers passed, Mr. Minx voted nay and all other members voted aye. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE ABANDONMENT OF AN ALLEY RUNNING NORTH AND SOUTH IN HURLEY AND MOORE’S ADDITION
The resolution was given the number 1973:23.
Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Park seconding the motion that a trailer be allowed at 619 E. Washington for $15.00 rent on a monthly basis. Voting aye Pierce, Park, Dr. Bowers, Smith, Johnson, Bridger and Ward; voting nay: Hannah, Stricklin, Minx, Bowers and Goforth. Motion carried.
Mr. Bowers moved with Mr. Ward seconding the motion that the bills as okayed by the finance committee be paid. All voted aye and the motion was carried.
The City attorney was requested to draw up an ordinance to place 4-way stop signs @ Washington & Nesbitt.
Mr. Smith moved with Mr. Hannah seconding the motion that no parking on East St. between Washington & Monroe be turned over to the Parking Authority for recommendation. All voted aye and the motion carried.
The Mayor was requested to write the Hwy Dept concerning a light at Caraway and Hwy 1.
Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Smith seconding the motion that Council approves a re-plat of lots 9 & 10 in Block 4 of E. Washington Subdivision. On calling the roll, all voted aye and the motion carried.
There being no further business Council adjourned unanimously.