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Minutes for the City Council meeting on July 15, 1974
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro met in regular session in City Hall, Monday, July 15, 1974, at 7:00 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Province, Park, Dr. Bowers, Hannah, Stricklin, Minx, Smith, Bowers, Burns, Johnson, Bridger and Ward.
The City Clerk gave the oath of office to Cecil Province, Jr., as alderman from Ward 1, Position 1.
Mr. Clayton Rogers and Dr. Joe Ledbetter gave Council a report from the EMC.
Mr. Burns moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that the speed humps on Scott Street be removed. Mr. Minx voted nay and all other members voted aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Minx seconding the motion that the bid from General Electric Supply for $37,495.59 to do the electric work at the North Side Park be accepted. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Dr. Bowers offered a resolution requesting AHD to install a traffic light at Fisher and Johnson.
RESOLUTION REQUESTING ARKANSAS HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT INSTALL A TRAFFIC LIGHT AT FISHER AND JOHNSON
Mr. Ward moved with Dr. Bowers seconding the motion that the resolution be adopted. All aye and the motion was carried. Resolution not prepared. The resolution was given the number 1974:14.
Mr. Bowers moved with Mr. Stricklin seconding the motion that the low bid from Powell Electric Service for $1968.00 to install the electrical work of the warning system be accepted. All aye and the motion carried.
After discussion on an application to sell coupon books, it was decided to delay action until a formal application had been made to the Chief of Police.
Mr. Smith moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that the high bid for two police cars be accepted and that the link belt bids be rejected. The ’71 Chevrolet sold for $165.00 and the ’69 Chevrolet for $150.00.
Mr. Minx moved with Dr. Bowers seconding the motion that Section I of the ordinance setting a 20 MPH speed limit on Forest Home Road, which was on the third and final reading, be amended to read: “between Young Street and Bittle during school hours.” All voted aye and the motion carried. Mr. Smith moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. All aye and the motion carried. Motion by Smith, seconded by Bowers to adopt the emergency clause passed unanimously.
AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING THE MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT ON FORREST HOME ROAD IN THE CITY OF JONESBORO; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
The ordinance was given the number 1409.
An ordinance amending the rezoning law was on second reading.
Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Ward seconding the motion that bids be taken on a portable building to be used at the landfill. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Smith seconding the motion that the City absorbs the cost of annexations prior to the census deadline, providing Council accepts the said annexations. 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. Hannah moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that HUD be notified by the Mayor that the city pledges their share of the NDP for the rest of the year. $36,626.00
There being no further business, Council adjourned.