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Minutes for the City Council meeting on August 16, 1971
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, August 16, 1971, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Pierce, Park, Dr. Bowers, Darling, Minx, Smith, Bowers, Harris, Johnson and Knight. Absent: Stricklin and Williams.
Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Smith seconding the motion that a matter be considered that was not on the agenda. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Knight offered the following Ordinance for its 1st reading: (Annexing Oak Forest-Rankin)
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING CERTAIN LANDS ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS BY ORDER OF THE COUNTY COURT DATED MARCH 10, 1971; ASSIGNING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY TO WARD 5; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Pierce offered the following Ordinance for its 1st reading:
AN ORDINANCE CLOSING AN ALLEY IN THE 6TH WARD IN WATTS ADDITION BEGINNING AT DEWEY STREET
Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Knight seconding the motion that the rule be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on the second reading. All members present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Minx moved with Dr. Bowers seconding the motion that KASU be given permission to use a road at Craighead Forest for access to their property. On calling the roll, all members present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Bowers offered the following Ordinance for its 1st reading:
AN ORDINANCE CLOSING AN ALLEY IN COLE’S SECOND ADDITION RUNNING FROM NETTLETON AVENUE TO THOMAS AVENUE
Mr. Darling moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that the rule be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on the second reading. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Darling moved with Mr. Minx seconding the motion that the City Attorney draw up a Resolution requesting the Highway Dept. to designate old Highway 63 as a Business route. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Darling that speed humps be placed on Franklin Street. On calling the roll, Dr. Bower, Mr. Bowers and Mr. Harris passed and all other members present voted aye. The motion carried.
Mr. Darling moved with Dr. Bowers seconding the motion that bids be taken at the next meeting to tear down the building located at the corner of Kitchen and East Matthews excluding the above ground plumbing. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
The Mayor appointed Mr. Edward Schmidt to the Urban Renewal Agency to serve out the un-expired term of Mr. John Douglas who resigned. Mr. Darling moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the appointment be approved and accepted. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
After the bids were opened for resurfacing certain streets that had been recommended by the Street Committee, Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Parks seconding the motion that the low bid of $7.99 per ton from Field Brothers be accepted. Mr. Bowers passed and all other members present voted aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Minx seconding the motion that the bills as okayed by the finance committee be paid. All voted aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Pierce moved with Mr. Johnson seconding the motion that the 1st meeting in September be held on Thursday the 7th. On calling the roll, all present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Smith seconding the motion that certain sections be amended in the building code according to recommendation of the building inspector. City Attorney to DRAW up an ordinance for the amendments. All present voted aye and motion carried.
Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Smith seconding the motion that certain properties recommended by the inspector be condemned. All members present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Darling requested the City Attorney to draw up an ordinance placing stop signs on the corner of Olive and Monroe.
The Mayor appointed a committee to study the Sub-division Ordinance that pertains to parks and recommend amending that section that reads the percentage of property the sub-divider must donate for parks. Mr. Smith was appointed chairman and Dr. Bowers and Mr. Park from the Council, Joe Clay Young and Aubrey Scott from the planning Commission were appointed to serve on the committee.
Bids for resurfacing certain streets will be opened at the next meeting.
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.