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Minutes from the City Council meeting on March 3, 1975
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 3, 1975
City Council met in regular session, Monday, March 3, 1975, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk, and the following named aldermen: Ward, Sanderson, Bridger, Stricklin, Minx, Smith, Bowers, Haggenmacher, Johnson, Hannah, and Darling. Absent: Burns.
Mr. Roy Jolly, representing the Chamber of Commerce, advised Council of plans for a comprehensive study for the planned growth of the City. On motion by Mr. Stricklin, seconded by Mr. Bridger. The City Council and Mayor go on record as endorsing the plan, agreeing also to underwrite expenses up to $1,500.00 as presented to the council by Mr. Jolly. All aye, motion carried.
Dr. Jack Jones, city veterinarian, reported to Council some of the problems facing the city at the dog pound.
On motion by Mr. Ward, seconded by Mr. Sanderson, council agreed to hear rezoning ordinance, which was not placed on the agenda. All aye, motion carried.
Mr. Sanderson offered the following ordinance for 1st reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE #954 KNOWN AS A ZONING ORDINANCE, PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN ZONING BOUNDARIES
Mr. Darling moved to suspend the rules and place ordinance on second reading, seconded by Mr. Sanderson. All aye, motion carried.
On motion by Mr. Darling, seconded by Mr. Ward, rules were suspended and placed on third and final reading. All aye, motion carried.
Mr. Ward moved, with Mr. Darling seconding the motion for the adoption of the Ordinance, with the Emergency Clause. Roll call, voting aye: Ward, Sanderson, Bridger, Stricklin, Minx, Smith, Bowers, Haggenmacher, Johnson, and Darling. Voting nay: Hannah, motion carried. (#1433)
Mr. Smith moved with Mr. Minx seconding the motion, to condemn structures at 610 Cate, 502 E. Washington, 1400 S. Madison, & 330 Carson. Roll call: Voting aye: Ward, Sanderson, Bridger, Stricklin, Minx, Smith, Haggenmacher, Johnson, Hannah, and Darling. Mr. Bowers passed. Motion carried.
On motion by Mr. Hannah, seconded by Mr. Bridger, to place mobile homes at 503 Belt, 505 Belt, & 802 Hope. Roll call voting aye: Ward, Sanderson, Bridger, Stricklin, Smith, Bowers, Haggenmacher, Johnson, Hannah, & Darling. Voting nay: Minx. Motion carried
The following Ordinance was on third and final reading: (#1434)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 776, THE SAME BEING AN ORDINANCE, PROVIDING FOR THE LICENSING OF ELECTRICIANS, CONTRACTORS, ETC., UNDER THE ELECTRICAL CODE FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS
Mr. Johnson moved for the adoption of the ordinance with the emergency clause, seconded by Mr. Stricklin. All voted aye, motion carried.
The following ordinance was on third and final reading: (#1436)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 827, THE SAME BEING AN ORDINANCE, PROVIDING FOR THE LICENSING OF ELECTRICIANS, CONTRACTORS, ETC., UNDER THE ELECTRICAL CODE FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS
Mr. Stricklin moved for the adoption of the ordinance with the emergency clause, seconded by Mr. Hannah. All voted aye, motion carried.
The following Ordinance was on third and final reading: (#1439)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO.10-28, THE SAME BEING AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR PERMITS AND FEES NOTICE FOR INSPECTION REQUIRED UNDER THE PLUMBING CODE FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS
Mr. Smith moved for the adoption of the ordinance with the emergency clause, seconded by Mr. Bowers. All voted aye, motion carried.
The following Ordinance was on third and final reading: (#1438)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 11-8 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS INCREASING THE INSPECTION FEES FOR THE INSPECTION OF CONSUMER’S PIPING AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Mr. Bowers moved for the adoption of the ordinance to include the emergency clause, seconded by Mr. Ward. All voted aye, motion carried.
Mr. Hannah moved with Mr. Bridge seconding the motion to take money from revenue sharing for the library, matching the amount paid by the county up to $3600.00. All voted aye, motion carried.
Mr. Hannah moved with Mr. Stricklin seconding the motion that the city have permission to take bids at 408 S. Bridge, and 719 East Washington. All voted aye, motion carried.
Mayor advises council of Federal Funds that are available for the redecorating (remodel) of the Court Room. Motion by Stricklin, seconded by Bridger giving the Mayor and Municipal Judge, authority to choose the plan they desire. All voted aye, motion carried.
Mr. Stricklin moved with Mr. Minx seconding the motion to pay the bills as okayed by the finance committee. All voted aye, motion carried.
There being no further business, council adjourned.