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Minutes for the City Council meeting on August 5, 1974
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY AUGUST 5, 1974
The City Council of the City of Jonesboro met in regular session in City Hall, Monday, August 5, 1974, at 7:00 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Province, Park, Dr. Bowers, Hannah, Stricklin, Minx, Smith, Bowers, Burns, Johnson, Bridger and Ward.
Mr. Park moved with Mr. Ward seconding the motion that the Mayor be authorized to hire an abstract company to establish ownership of the property on Highland from S. Main to the Frisco RR. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Bridger seconding the motion not to allow a trailer on a city owned lot on Bridge. On calling the roll: Voting aye: Province, Minx and Bridger. Voting nay: Park, Dr. Bowers, Hannah, Stricklin, Smith, Bowers, Burns, Johnson and Ward. Motion failed. Mr. Hannah moved with Mr. Burns seconding the motion that the trailer law, be complied with before the trailer is placed on the lot. Mr. Minx and Mr. Bridger voted nay and all of the other members voted aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Stricklin moved with Mr. Ward seconding the motion that the Workable Program of the JUR be updated. All aye, motion carried.
An ordinance to rezone 6 plats was read for the first time.
An ordinance to amend the zoning law was on the 3rd and final reading. Mr. Burns moved with Mr. Bridger seconding the motion to table the ordinance for 2 weeks in order to consult with the Planning Commission. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Each member of the council was furnished with a financial report from the Motel-Hotel tax collected thus far. In the future, a report will be given at the end of each quarter.
Mr. Burns offered the following Ordinance for its 1st reading:
AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING A CERTAIN PART OF CARSON STREET AS A NO PARKING AREA: AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Stricklin moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the 2nd reading. All voted aye & motion carried. Mr. Ward moved with Mr. Stricklin seconding the motion that the rule be further suspended and the Ordinance be placed on the 3rd and final reading. All voted aye and the motion carried. Mr. Ward moved with Mr. Johnson seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. All voted aye and the motion carried. Motion by Ward, 2nd by Smith to adopt the Emergency Clause passed unanimously. (#1410)
State Representative Kenneth Camp reported to Council the Park Commission’s long-range plan. Mr. Stricklin moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that a letter be written to Mr. Rains thanking him for the good work he has done on the Parks. All voted aye.
Mr. Stricklin offered the following ordinance for its 1st reading:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS UNDER ACT NO. 9 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING PERMANENT FINANCE OF THE COST OF SECURING AND DEVELOPING INDUSTRY; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A TRUST INDENTURE, AND THE FINANCING THEREOF, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Mr. Stricklin moved with Mr. Smith seconding the motion that the rule be suspended and the ordinance placed on the 2nd reading. All voted aye and motion carried. Mr. Stricklin moved with Mr. Ward seconding the motion that the rule be further suspended and the Ordinance be placed on the 3rd and final reading. All voted aye and the motion carried. Mr. Stricklin then moved with Mr. Park seconding motion that the ordinance by adopted. All voted aye and motion carried. Emergency Clause passed unanimously. (#1411)
Mr. Park offered the following Ordinance for its 1st reading:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A LEASE AND AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF JONESBORO, AS LESSOR, AND THE CARL BAJOHR CO., AS LEESEE, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE FORM AND WITH THE CONTENTS SET FORTH IN AND MADE A PART OF THIS ORDINANCE, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THE LEASE AND AGREEMENT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Mr. Park moved with Mr. Ward seconding the motion that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the 2nd reading. All voted aye. Motion carried. Mr. Park moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that the rule be further suspended and the ordinance be placed on the 3rd and final reading. All voted aye, motion carried. (#1412)
Mr. Park then moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. All voted aye and the motion carried. Motion by Park, 2nd by Bowers to adopt, the Emergency Clause passed unanimously.
Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Smith seconding the motion that the Mayor be authorized to purchase a fogging machine for $1500.00. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Park seconding the motion that the bid form Stones Mobile Homes be accepted for $2820.70, 12x24 to be located at the landfill. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Bridger moved with Mr. Smith seconding the motion that a trailer be allowed at 3900 Stephens St., providing that the cars on the property are moved before a permit is issued. All voted aye and motion carried. Province & Minx voted nay.
Mr. Ward moved with Mr. Park seconding the motion that Sept. 9th be set for the hearing of closing Berry St. All voted aye and motion carried.
The September Council meeting will be held on the 9th and 23rd of the month.
The City Attorney was requested to draw up an ordinance on railroad crossings.
Mr. Stricklin offered the following Resolution and moved for its adoption with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion. All members voted aye and the motion carried.
RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS APPRECIATION TO MARCIA AGREE FOR HER SERVICE TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO AND ITS CITIZENS AS CITY TREASURER FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO
The resolution was given the number 1974:16.
Mr. Smith moved with Mr. Stricklin second to motion that the City go on and sell the old link belt for $300.00 to Bookout, who was the high bidder. All voted aye, motion carried.
Mr. Burns moved with Mr. Smith seconding the motion that the City Attorney draw up an ordinance outlawing the sale of coupon books. All voted aye, 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 carries.
Mr. Hannah offered the following Resolution and moved for its adoption, with Mr. Park seconding the motion. All voted aye and the motion carried.
A RESOLUTION LEVYING A MUNICIPAL MOTOR VEHICLE TAX FOR THE YEAR 1975 UNDER AUTHORITY OF ACT 446 OF 1965 AS AMENDED; PROVIDING FOR THE PROCEDURE FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH TAX; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
The resolution was given the number 1974:15.
Mr. Hannah offered the following ordinance for its 1st reading:
AN ORDINANCE CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF VOTING ON CITY AUTO TAGS, SETTING A DATE FOR THE ELECTION, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Mr. Hannah moved with Mr. Smith seconding the motion that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the 2nd reading. Dr. Bowers voted nay and all others voted aye. Motion carried. Mr. Hannah moved with Mr. Smith seconding the motion that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the final reading. Dr. Bowers voted nay and all others voted aye. Motion carried. Mr. Hannah then moved with Mr. Ward seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. Dr. Bowers voted nay and all others voted aye, motion carried. Motion by Hannah, 2nd by Ward, to adopt the Emergency Clause passed 11 to 1. (#1413)
There being no further business, Council voted to adjourn.