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Minutes for the City Council meeting on December 16, 1974
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 16, 1974
The City Council met in regular session in City Hall, Monday December 16, 1974, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Province, Dr. Bowers, Hannah, Stricklin, Minx, Smith, Bowers, Burns, Johnson, Bridger and Ward.
Mr. Burns offered the following Resolution and moved for its adoption with Mr. Stricklin seconding the motion. All members voted aye and the motion carried.
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO PHYLLIS STRINGER FOR HER SERVICE TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO
The resolution was given the number 1974:29.
Mr. Ward moved with Mr. Bridger seconding the motion that the bid from Max Dacus on the E. Matthews property for $22,000.00 be accepted and the money be earmarked for the North Side Park. Dr. Bowers and Mr. Bowers passed and all other members voted aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Hannah moved with Mr. Smith seconding the motion that the bid from Floyd Wineland on the Landfill property for $6,797.00 be accepted and the money be earmarked for the N. Side Park. All members voted aye and the motion carried.
On the motion by Mr. Hannah and seconded by Mr. Smith the bid for the Race Street property by the Church of the Nazarene be rejected. The bid was below the appraised value. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Smith seconding the motion that the recommendation of the JUR be accepted for the Community Development Block Grant project and that Manes & Associates of N. Little Rock be the Planners and Haywood, Kenward & Associates, the Engineers. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that the proposal from the Park Commission concerning closing Craighead Forest to table until the next meeting. All voted aye and the motion carried.
The following ordinance had been read for the 3rd and final time: (#1425)
AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING CERTAIN SUPERVISORY AND ENFORCEMENT DUTIES OF THE METROPOLITAN AREA PLANNING COMMISSION, PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Hannah moved for its adoption with Mr. Smith seconding the motion. All voted aye and the motion carried. Mr. Hannah moved that the Emergency Clause be adopted with Mr. Smith seconding the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
The Mayor appointed Mr. Burns, Mr. Hannah and Mr. Ward to serve as a committee to study the Occupation Tax law and recommend any revisions that should be made.
Mr. Smith moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that the Cowell park lease be brought up to date. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Stricklin moved with Mr. Smith seconding the motion that the low bid on the Police Chief’s car be accepted provided it meets the specs. Low bid was Aycock Pontiac for $4,489.99. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Bridger moved with Mr. Ward seconding the motion that the low bid on the Fire Chief’s car be accepted, providing that it meets the specs, and that it be paid for out of the 1975 budget. Low bid was Jonesboro Motor Co. on a Plymouth for $4,653.10. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Hannah moved with Mr. Minx seconding the motion that the recommendation for traffic control be tabled until the next meeting. All voted aye and motion carried.
Mr. Burns offered a Resolution complying with the Federal Labor Act. Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Minx seconding the motion that the Resolution be adopted. All voted aye and the motion carried.
RESOLUTION TO MAKE POLICIES TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE MODIFIED OVERTIME EXEMPTION UNDER THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT
The resolution was given the number 1974:31.
Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that the Mayor, write a letter to the City Water & Light requesting that the traffic light be placed at Johnson & Fisher. All voted aye and motion carried.
Mr. Smith offered the following Resolutions and moved for their adoption with Mr. Minx seconding the motion. All members voted aye and motion carried.
RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS APPRECIATION TO WARREN DUPWE FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO AND ITS CITIZENS AS CITY ATTORNEY
The resolution was given the number 1974:32.
RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS APPRECIATION TO BILL BOWERS FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO AND ITS CITIZENS AS AN ALDERMAN
The resolution was given the number 1974:33.
RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS APPRECIATION TO CECIL PROVINCE FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO AND ITS CITIZENS AS AN ALDERMAN
The resolution was given the number 1974:30.
Mr. Bridge moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that the City Attorney give an opinion on the legal aspect of the condemnation of 125 Drake and do whatever is necessary. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Ward moved with Mr. Johnson seconding the motion that the bills as okayed by the finance committee be paid. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Smith offered the following Ordinance for its 1st reading:
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING CERTAIN LANDS ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO, BY ORDER OF THE COUNTY COURT DATED OCTOBER 13, 1974; ASSIGNING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY TO WARD 5; DECLARING AND EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mr. Bowers offered the following ordinance for its 1st reading:
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A PART OF THE N.E. QUARTER OF THE N.E. QUARTER OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 14 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO, BY ORDER OF THE COUNTY COURT DATED OCTOBER 13, 1974; ASSIGNING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY TO WARD 3; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Smith offered the following ordinance for its 1st reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954, KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN ZONING BOUNDARIES
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.