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Minutes for the City Council meeting August 17, 1970
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro met in regular session Monday night, August 17, 1970, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Pierce, Park, Dr. Bowers, Young, Darling, Stricklin, Minx, Bowers, Williams, Johnson and Knight. Absent: Pardew.
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that a lease between the Stallings and the Jonesboro Park Commission be approved. All members present voted aye and the motion was carried.
Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Darling seconding the motion that the recommendation of the Parking Authority to remove meter No. 262 and No. 270 be accepted after Central Chevrolet completes their remodeling. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Williams moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the Chief of Police investigate the feasibility of speed humps on Bradley and if he approves to put them there accordingly. All present voted aye except Mr. Stricklin who passed. Motion carried.
Mr. Darling moved with Mr. Minx seconding the motion that the adoption of the Zoning Ordinance be tabled until the next meeting. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
The trailer ordinance was read for the second time.
The camper ordinance was on its second reading. The ordinance was withdrawn by Mr. Young who had offered it.
Mr. Knight offered the following ordinance for its first reading:
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING CERTAIN LANDS ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, BY ORDER OF THE COUNTY COURT JULY 7, 1970; ASSIGNING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY TO WARD 6; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Young moved with Mr. Williams 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. Johnson moved with Mr. Knight seconding the motion that the rule be further suspended and the ordinance be placed on the third and final reading. All present voted aye and the motion carried. Mr. Johnson then moved with Mr. Williams seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. All present voted aye and the motion carried. Motion by Johnson, second by Pierce to adopt the emergency clause passed unanimously. The ordinance was given the number 1271.
Mr. Park moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the Mayor be authorized to purchase a fogger not to exceed $1,800.00. Mr. Darling and Mr. Bowers voted nay and all other members present voted aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the bills as okayed by the Finance Committee be paid. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.