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Minutes for the City Council meeting on January 6, 1969
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, January 6, 1969, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Pierce, Turner, Dr. Bowers, Young, Darling, Stricklin, Minx, Pardew, Bowers, Williams, Johnson and Knight. Absent: City Attorney.
The City Clerk swore in all of the new Aldermen.
After Mr. Neal Thayer, Mgr. of City Water and Light discussed and explained a stop and go light at the corner of Church and Huntington, Mr. Pierce made the motion, seconded by Mr. Pardew that a light be placed there using a diagonal bracket. On calling the roll all voted aye. Motion carried.
Dr. Bowers moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that a traffic light be placed at the intersection of Highway 18 and 39, according to the Highway Dept. specifications. Roll was called and all voted aye. Motion carried.
The following ordinance was on its third and final reading:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING TWO 30 MINUTE PARKING METERS TO BE PLACED ON CHURCH STREET BETWEEN CITIZENS DRIVE-IN BANK DRIVEWAY SOUTH TO JACKSON STREET AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. Roll was called, all voted aye. Motion carried. Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Pierce seconding that the Emergency Clause be adopted. All voted aye. Motion carried. The ordinance was given the number 1219.
Mr. Pierce offered the following resolutions. Mr. Knight moved for its adoption with Mr. Darling seconding. All voted aye, motion carried.
RESOLUTION COMMENDING J.W. LEDBETTER FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO AND ITS CITIZENS WHILE SERVING ON THE CITY COUNCIL
The resolution was given the number 1969:01.
RESOLUTION COMMENDING HOYT COPELAND FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO AND ITS CITIZENS WHILE SERVING ON THE CITY COUNCIL
The resolution was given the number 1969:02.
Mr. Darling moved with Mr. Pardew seconding the motion, that the trailer permit requested by Bill Wade be turned down. On calling the roll, all voted aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion, that the bills as okayed by the Finance Committee be paid. All voted aye. Motion carried.
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.