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Minutes for the City Council meeting on June 18, 1973
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY NIGHT JUNE 18, 1973
The City Council of the City of Jonesboro met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, June 18, 1973, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Pierce, Park, Dr. Bowers, Hannah, Stricklin, Minx, Smith, Bowers, Goforth, Johnson, Bridger and Ward.
Civil Defense Director Glen Bradley discussed with council the City purchasing a tornado warning system. Mr. Stricklin moved with Mr. Park seconding the motion that a committee be appointed (Bowers, Ward and Stricklin) to study warning sirens and recommend back to Council. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that an application be filed for Federal funds for a warning system. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Smith moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that Jones Truck Lines request to move their fences, rebuild driveways and ramps be accepted in order to obtain the right-of-way on the Hwy 1 bypass. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Pierce offered the following Ordinance for its 1st reading:
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A JOINT VENTURE OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO AND THE COUNTY OF CRAIGHEAD WITH THE RESPONSIBILITY OF PROVIDING AMBULANCE SERVICE TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO AND CRAIGHEAD COUNTY
Mr. Ward moved with Mr. Park seconding the motion that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the second reading as amended. All voted aye and the motion carried. Mr. Park moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the rule be further suspended and the ordinance be placed on the third and final reading. All voted aye and the motion carried. Motion by Mr. Park with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the Ordinance be adopted passed unanimously. Motion by Ward, seconded by Pierce to adopt the Emergency Clause passed unanimously. The ordinance was given the number 1365.
The Mayor appointed to the EMC Clayton Rogers, Dr. Shepherd, & Vince Page. Mr. Park moved with Mr. Bridger seconding the motion that the appointments be approved. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Stricklin moved with Mr. Ward seconding the motion that 2 trailer permits be allowed, at 405 N. Fisher and 829 Hope. Mr. Minx passed and all other members voted aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Stricklin moved with Mr. Minx seconding the motion that 5 new firemen be hired in order to comply with the 56 hr week Act of 1973. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that the bills as okayed by the finance committee be paid. All voted aye.
Mr. Bridger offered an Ordinance prohibiting parking on a portion of Aggie Road for its 1st reading.
A study by the traffic safety officer was requested for several intersections.
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.