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Minutes for the City Council meeting on August 18, 1980
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES, AUGUST 18, 1980
The Jonesboro City Council met in regular session, Monday, August 18, at 7:30 p.m. Mayor, City Attorney and all aldermen. Absent, City Clerk.
The minutes of August 4, 1980, were approved as mailed on motion by Mr. Sanderson, seconded by Mr. Hinson, all aye.
The following ordinance was on 2nd reading:
CLOSING OF SCHOOL STREET BETWEEN THORN AND CLARK
Mr. Stricklin moved that the council meeting be set for September 2 at 7:30 p.m. and the motion was duly seconded by Mr. Park, all aye.
Bill Ebbert Sr. addressed council concerning the widening of Main Street by 7 ½ feet on the west side. Matter was referred to Street committee for recommendations.
The following resolution was offered by Mr. Hannah:
RESOLUTION REVISING THE SECOND YEAR SMALL CITIES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BUDGET B-79-DN-05-0105
Mr. Hannah moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Hinson, all aye. The resolution was given the number 1980:10.
Kenneth Sanders, spokesman for Head Start Program, advised council that there were no facilities available for preparing meals for the children in the building located at 600 North Church. He requested money or materials to prepare kitchen facilities and sewer systems for the building and advised approximately $7500.00 would be needed for the project.
Dee McGill representing the elderly advised that sixty three meals were being served daily to those at Aspen Gardens.
Charles Granville, Director of Headstart at CRDC requested $7,500.00 for installing the plumbing in the building at 600 North Church Street.
CRDC was advised to bring back a written proposal to council.
Mr. Sanderson moved that permission be granted for placing a mobile home at 504 West Woodrow. Motion seconded by Mr. Parks, all aye.
Mr. Mix moved that the bid from O’Neal Ford of $6,652.00 for a pickup truck for mosquito control be approved, seconded by Mr. Park and all aye except Mr. Shelton who passed.
Mr. Arlis Johnson, Chairman of Parks Commission, advised council of the Commissions desire to hire Jerry Scott, Superintendent of Petit Jean Park, as the new director of Parks and Recreation. Mr. Park so moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton, all aye.
Mr. Johnson also reported to council on the status of Craighead Forrest Park.
Mr. Hinson recommended to council that parking at the Church Street Community Center be re-routed for traffic to enter on the south side and exit on north. Mr. Hinson moved that the City Attorney be authorized to prepare and ordinance making the drive at the Center one-way entering on south and exiting on north. Motion seconded by Mr. Bridger, all aye.
Mayor advised council that Kenneth Camp was interested in leasing space in City Hall for a computer service. Mayor asked members of council to contact his office if they wish not to lease the space.
Mr. Haggenmacher moved that permission be granted for advertising for bids on an ambulance chassis, bids to be approved on September 15. Motion seconded by Mr. Bridger, all aye.
There being no further business, council adjourned.