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Minutes for the City Council meeting on October 6, 1969
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, October 6, 1969, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Pierce, Dr. Bowers, Young, Darling, Stricklin, Minx, Pardew, Bower, Williams, Johnson and Knight. Absent: City Attorney.
Rev. Matthew J. Jones gave the opening prayer.
Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Pardew seconding the motion that the Carters Temple CME Church be granted permission to solicit funds for 30 days beginning October 6, 1969. All members voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Minx moved with Dr. Bowers seconding the motion that a speed hump be put on Park View, between Hampton Drive and Glenwood under the supervision of the Chief of Police. All voted aye and the motion carried.
After a group of citizens asked Council that trucks be excluded on Wood Street, Mr. Darling moved with Mr. Minx seconding the motion that the City Attorney be directed to draw up an ordinance setting a 2 ton limit on trucks on Wood Street and on Culberhouse. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Young moved with Dr. Bowers seconding the motion that effective October 1, the City pay to CRDC the sum of $65.00 per month. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Stricklin moved with Dr. Bowers seconding the motion that Council go into Executive Session. All aye and motion carried.
After the Executive Session, Council voted 10 to 1 for Harry Parks to fill out the unexpired term of George Turner, who recently resigned in the 6th Ward.
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Darling seconding the motion that the bills as okayed by the Finance Committee be paid. All voted aye and the motion carried.
After much discussion, Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Johnson seconding the motion that no more city prisoners be sent to the Mississippi Penal Farm. Voting aye: Knight. Voting nay: Pierce, Dr. Bowers, Darling, Stricklin, Minx, Pardew. Young, Bowers, Williams and Johnson passed. Motion failed.
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.