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Minutes for the City Council meeting on April 17, 1972
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY NIGHT APRIL 17, 1972
The City Council of the City of Jonesboro met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, April 17, 1972, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following Councilmen: Pierce, Park, Dr. Bowers, Williams, Darling, Stricklin, Minx, Smith, Bowers, Harris, Johnson and Knight.
Jim Moser, Trust Officer of the Citizens Bank reported and recommended to the Council the purchase of 78 acres @ $615.00 an acre in the Industrial Park area, suggesting that the land could be paid for with Certificate of Indebtedness financed by the Bank. An Ordinance will be drawn up for Council’s consideration at the next meeting.
Mr. Pierce offered an Ordinance for an annexation to St. Bernard’s Hospital for its 1st reading. Mr. Stricklin moved with Mr. Johnson seconding the motion that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on its second reading. Voting aye: Pierce, Park, Williams, Stricklin, Johnson and Knight. Voting nay: Dr. Bowers, Darling, Minx, Smith and Harris. Bowers passed. With the vote tied, the Mayor broke the tie by voting aye, but the motion failed since the law requires a 2/3rd majority to suspend the rules.
The Ordinance regulating Coupon books was on its second reading. Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that section 3 and section 4 be amended. All members voted aye and the motion carried.
After the slurry seal bids were opened, and after much discussion, Mr. Darling moved with Dr. Bowers seconding the motion that until the results are seen from the 2 miles already done on the streets with slurry seal, that no more work be done. All members voted aye and the motion carried.
The bids were opened on mosquito spraying. Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the low bid of $1,195.00 from Phil’s Flying Service be accepted. On the roll call, all members present voted aye and the motion carried. Dr. Bowers left the council meeting and was not present for the rest of the session.
After a letter was read by the Mayor requesting that the City along with other cities subsidize a bus route between Jonesboro and Blytheville, Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Park seconding the motion that more details from the bus council be furnished the council. All present voted aye and the motion carries.
Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Knight seconding the motion that the appointment of Jim McFarlin to the Urban Renewal Commission by the Mayor be approved and accepted. All present voted aye. Motion carried.
The Ordinance on No Parking on Bridge St. was on second reading.
The following ordinance was on the third and final reading: (#1332)
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OR RAZING OR TEARING DOWN OF ANY BUILDING, HOUSE OR STRUCTURE THAT HAS BECOME DILAPIDATED, UNSIGHTLY, UNSANITARY OR OBNOXIOUS TO THE PUBLIC WELFARE; FOR ENFORCEMENT THEREOF, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the Ordinance be adopted. All present voted aye and the motion was carried. Motion by Knight, seconded by Darling to adopt the emergency Clause passed unanimously.
The following Ordinance was on the third and final reading: (#1333)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954, SAME BEING AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ZONING REGULATIONS FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE, ENFORCEMENT AND AMENDMENT THEREOF AND CREATING A BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATUTES OF ARKANSAS GOVERNING CITY PLANNING
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the Ordinance be adopted. All present aye and motion carried. Motion by Knight, seconded by Pierce to adopt the Emergency Clause passed unanimously
The following Ordinance was on the 3rd and final reading: (#1334)
AN ORDINANCE CLOSING AND ABANDONING AN ALLEY LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE FARMERS UNION PROPERTY, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that the Ordinance be adopted. All present voted aye. Motion carried. Motion by Knight, seconded by Bowers to adopt the Emergency Clause passed unanimously.
Mr. Stricklin and the Fire Chief requested an addition to the Fire Department for the protection of vehicles that have to be left outside. Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Darling seconding the motion that the addition be tabled for further study Mr. Stricklin passed and other members present voted aye. Motion carries
Mr. Darling moved with Mr. Johnson seconding the motion that the city prepare the base and contain streets recommended by the Street Committee be surfaced. Streets named are all gravel. Mr. Stricklin passed and all other members voted aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Bowers moved with Mr. Knight seconding the motion that the bills as okayed by the finance committee be paid. All present voted aye and the motion carries.
Mr. Park moved with Mr. Knight seconding the motion that a letter be written to Mrs. Kaffka for her untiring efforts and work on the PSC project, thanking her and commending her. On calling the roll, all present voted aye and the motion carried.
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.