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Minutes for the City Council meeting on May 1, 1961
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Ark. met in regular session at City Hall, Monday night, May 1, 1961, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Atty., City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Sammons, Griffin, Smith, Brewer, Snow, Perry, Kenward, Cook, Brickell, Copeland and Ebbert. Absent: Field.
Mr. Cook offered the following Ordinance and it was placed on the first reading:
AN ORDINANCE SUBMITTING TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, THE QUESTION WHETHER IT WILL ISSUE INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS TO THE EXTENT OF $200,000.00 FOR THE PURPOSE OF SECURING AND DEVELOPING INDUSTRY WITHIN OR NEAR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS.
Mr. Cook moved with Mr. Ebbert seconding the motion that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on the second reading. Roll was called. Voting aye - Sammons, Griffin, Smith, Brewer, Snow, Perry, Kenward, Cook, Brickell and Ebbert. Voting no - Copeland. There being 10 ayes and 1 nay, motion carried. The Ordinance was then read for the second time. Mr. Ebbert made the motion, seconded by Mr. Brewer that the rules be further suspended and the Ordinance be placed on the third and final reading. On calling the roll, voting aye - Sammons, Griffin, Smith, Brewer, Snow, Perry, Kenward, Cook, Brickell and Ebbert. Voting no, Mr. Copeland. There were 10 ayes and 1 nay, motion carried. The Ordinance was then read for the third and final time. Mr. Cook then moved with Mr. Perry seconding the motion that the Ordinance be adopted. Roll was called. Voting aye - Sammons, Griffin, Smith, Brewer, Snow, Perry, Kenward, Cook, Brickell and Ebbert. Voting no - Copeland. 10 ayes and 1 nay constituting a majority, the Mayor then declared the Ordinance adopted. Mr. Ebbert made the motion, seconded by Mr. Brewer that the Emergency Clause be voted upon. On the roll call, Sammons, Griffin, Smith, Brewer, Snow, Perry, Kenward, Cook, Brickell and Ebbert voted aye. Mr. Copeland voted no. The motion carried. The ordinance was given the number 1024.
Mr. Cook offered the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION EXECUTING THE MEMORANDUM CONTRACT OF FINANCE AND LEASE TO THE ALTON BOX COMPANY
Mr. Cook made the motion, seconded by Mr. Ebbert that the Resolution be adopted. Roll was called. Voting aye - Sammons, Griffin, Smith, Brewer, Snow, Perry, Cook, Brickell and Ebbert. Voting no - Kenward and Copeland. Motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1961:12.
Mr. Snow made the motion, seconded by Mr. Copeland that each Councilman be given a copy of all Resolutions and Ordinances and furnished a copy of the new digest when it is ready; said digest to be turned back to the City at the expiration of his term. Roll was called. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.
The Mayor appointed John Ellis to the Craighead Forest Park Commission to fill the unexpired term of Harry Samuels ending in July of 1965. Mr. Ebbert made the motion, seconded by Mr. Snow that the appointment be accepted and approved. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
There being 2 vacancies on the City Water and Light Board, Mr. Smith nominated Mr. Copeland from the 3rd ward and Mr. Brickell from the 5th. Mr. Ebbert nominated Mr. Field from the 3rd ward. Mr. Kenward moved with Mr. Smith that the nominations be closed. On calling the roll for Mr. Brickell, all present voted aye except Mr. Brickell who passed. Voting for Copeland were: Sammons, Griffin, Smith, Perry, Kenward, Cook, Brickell and Copeland. Voting for Field were Brewer and Ebbert. Mr. Snow passed.
Mr. Smith made the motion, seconded by Mr. Snow that the bills as okayed by the Finance Committee be paid. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Smith made the motion that the time for the Council to adjourn be extended for 15 minutes. The entire Council agreed.
Mr. Copeland offered the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION REQUESTING RAILROADS INSTALL BLINKER LIGHTS OR PROVIDE FLAGMEN
Mr. Copeland made the motion, seconded by Mr. Kenward that the Resolution be adopted. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1961:13.
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.