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Minutes for the City Council meeting on April 3, 1972.
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro met in regular session in City Hall, Monday, April 3, 1972, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Pierce, Park, Dr. Bowers, Williams, Darling, Stricklin, Smith, Bowers, Harris, Johnson and Knight. Absent: City Attorney and Minx.
Mr. Knight offered the following ordinance for its 1st reading:
AN ORDINANCE CLOSING AND ABANDONING AN ALLEY ABUTTING THE PROPERTY OWNED BY FARMERS UNION
Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Pierce 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. Knight moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the Mayor appoint a committee to make a study of roach problems in certain areas in the City. All voted aye and the motion carried. Appointed to the committee: Dr. Bowers, Mr. Harris, and Mr. Knight.
Mr. Stricklin moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that bids be asked for mosquito spraying. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Dr. Bowers offered the following ordinance for its 1st reading:
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE SALE OF COUPONS OR COUPON BOOKS; PROVIDING PENALTY FOR VIOLATION THEREOF; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Darling moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that the condemnation ordinance be referred to the Attorney General for ruling on its validity. All members present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the low bid of $7.99 per ton for asphalt from Field Bros. be accepted. Mr. Bowers passed and all other members present voted aye.
Mr. Bowers moved with Mr. Knight seconding the motion that the bills as okayed by the Finance Committee be paid. All members presented voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Darling moved with Mr. Knight seconding the motion that bids on a new street sweeper and a 1-1/2 ton flat bed truck be taken for the Street Dept. All aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Johnson offered the following ordinance for its 1st reading:
AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING A CERTAIN PART OF BRIDGE STREET AS A NO PARKING AREA; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
The condemnation ordinance and the ordinance to amend the Board of Adjustment were read for the second time.
Mr. Stricklin moved with Mr. Knight seconding the motion that bids be asked for a compressor and motor, the specs to be drawn up by Mr. Stricklin and the engineer. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Darling moved with Mr. Johnson seconding the motion that the streets be resurfaced that were recommended by the Street Committee. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Bowers moved with Mr. Knight seconding the motion that 13 chairs be purchased at $80.00 a piece to be used around the Council table. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.