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Minutes for the City Council meeting on December 2, 1974
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY DECEMBER 2, 1974
The City Council of the City of Jonesboro met in the City Hall Monday, December 2, 1974, at 7:00 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Province, Dr. Bowers, Hannah, Stricklin, Minx, Smith, Bowers, Burns, Johnson, Bridger and Ward.
After Council heard the bids and presentations from 3 Planners, Dr. Bowers moved with Mr. Bridger seconding the motion to delegate the JUR Board to make a firm recommendation back to Council at the December 16th meeting. Mr. Minx passed and all other members voted aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Ward offered the following Resolution and Mr. Hannah moved with Mr. Smith seconding the motion that the Resolution be adopted. All voted aye, motion carried.
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE JONESBORO URBAN RENEWAL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY INCUR COSTS FOR THE PLANNING AND PREPARATION OF APPLICATION OF FUNDS FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS
The resolution was given the number 1974:28.
The traffic committee of ACORN presented to Council a Traffic Safety report recommending a number of intersections that needed stop signs or traffic lights. Mr. Stricklin moved with Mr. Minx seconding the motion that the report be turned over to the Safety Officer. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Council commended ACORN highly for the good work they have done on the study of traffic.
An ordinance on 1-way streets around Annie Camp was drawn up but none of the Councilmen offered it.
Mr. Stricklin moved with Dr. Bowers seconding the motion that the request to purchase 2 acres close to K of P cemetery by the Church of Christ be tabled.
Mr. Burns moved with Dr. Bowers seconding the motion that the appointment of Mary K. Raney to the Library Board to replace Mrs. Howard Stuck be approved. All voted aye and the motion carried.
The opening of bids on city property was postponed in order that the asking for bids could be published in the paper.
Mr. Stricklin moved with Mr. Bridger seconding the motion that bids be asked for a new car for the Chief of Police and 1 for the Fire Chief. All voted aye and the motion carried.
It was suggested that in the future, old business be taken up first at the meetings.
Mr. Bowers moved with Mr. Burns seconding the motion that the recommendation to move 3 of the sirens be moved and call the Company back to meet the specs. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Burns moved with Mr. Bridger seconding the motion that a committee be appointed to study the occupation tax ordinance and propose a new one. All voted aye and the motion carried. The committee was not appointed at this time.
Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Bridger seconding the motion that the City employs a collector to collect delinquent privilege licenses. 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.
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.