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Minutes for the City Council meeting on October 19, 1970
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Pierce, Park, Dr. Bowers, Young, Darling, Stricklin, Minx, Pardew, Bowers, Williams, Johnson and Knight.
The following ordinance was offered by Mr. Pierce for first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954 AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CHANGE IN ZONING BOUNDARIES
The following ordinance was on its second reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CHANGE IN ZONING BOUNDARIES
Mr. Stricklin moved with Mr. Minx seconding the motion that the City contributes $400.00 per year to KITS. On the roll call, all members voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Stricklin moved with Dr. Bowers seconding the motion that the City request the AHD for a 4-way blink light a t the corner of Union and Matthews. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the bills as okayed by the Finance Committee be paid. All aye, motion carried.
Two bids for an old motor grader were opened. Mr. Young moved with Mr. Knight seconding the motion that the high bid of $400.00 offered by Henry Field by accepted. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Young offered the following ordinance for its first reading:
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF ARLINGTON COURT FROM MADISON STREET WEST, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Young moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that bids be taken for leasing the gravel bed at Craighead Forest for a period of one year. Proceeds from the gravel to go to Craighead Forest, with the understanding that the City obtain the gravel necessary for its use. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Bowers offered the following ordinance for its first reading:
AN ORDINANCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH TRAVELERS INSURANCE COMPANY FOR THE PURPOSE OF CREATING A PENSION PLAN FOR NON-UNIFORMED CITY EMPLOYEES
Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the third and final reading. All aye and the motion carried. Mr. Pierce moved with Mr. Young seconding the motion that the rule be further suspended and the ordinance be placed on the third and final reading. All aye and the motion carried. Mr. Knight then moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. All aye and the motion carried. Motion by Minx, second by Dr. Bowers, to adopt the emergency clause passed unanimously. The ordinance was given the number 1279.
Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Young seconding the motion to offer $679.00 per acre to Jackie Heath for a 33 acre tract. All aye and the motion was carried.
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.