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Minutes for the City Council meeting on March 19, 1973
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY NIGHT MARCH 19, 1973
The City council of the City of Jonesboro met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, March 19, 1973, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Pierce, Park, Dr. Bowers, Hannah, Stricklin, Minx, Smith, Bowers, Goforth, Johnson, Bridger and Ward. Dr. Bowers was not present for the 1st 10 and last 3 roll calls. Mr. Bowers was not present for the last 3 roll calls.
Mr. Park offered the following Ordinance for its 1st reading: (#1357 FMC Bonds)
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS UNDER ACT NO. 9, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING PERMANENT FINANCING OF THE COSTS OF SECURING AND DEVELOPING INDUSTRY; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A TRUST INDENTURE SECURING THE BONDS; AUTHORIZING AND PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE INDUSTRIAL PROJECT, THE CONSTRUCTION THEREOF AND THE FINANCING THEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Mr. Pierce moved with Mr. Park seconding the motion that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the second reading. All present voted aye except Bowers who passed. Mr. Pierce moved with Mr. Park seconding the motion that the rules be further suspended and the ordinance be placed on the third and final reading. Bowers passed and all others present voted aye, motion carried. Mr. Park then moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. Bowers passed and others present voted aye. Motion carried. Motion by Park, seconded by Ward to adopt the Emergency Clause, passed.
Mr. Pierce offered the following Ordinance for its 1st reading:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A LEASE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF JONESBORO, AS LESSOR, AND FMC CORPORATION, AS LESSEE, 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 AGREEMENT; PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Mr. Park moved with Mr. Ward seconding the motion that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the second reading. Bowers passed and all others present voted aye. Motion carried. Mr. Park moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the rules be further suspended and the ordinance be placed on the 3rd and final reading. Bowers passed and all others present voted aye, and the motion carried. Mr. Park then moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. Bowers passed and all others present voted aye. Motion carried. Motion by Park, seconded by Pierce to adopt the Emergency Clause, passed. The ordinance was given the number 1358.
The Ordinance on annexation between Young and Caraway was on the second reading.
Mr. Johnson offered the following Resolution and moved for its adoption with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion. All present voted aye and the motion carries.
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING MERCANTILE BANK AS THE DEPOSITORY FOR CITY FUNDS FOR 1973
The resolution was given the number 1973:07.
Mr. Smith offered the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING TO ABANDON A PORTION OF STONE STREET AS REQUESTED BY BEWEY & EVELYN GRIGSBY
The resolution was given the number 1973:06.
The bids for fire equipment were turned over to the Fire and police committee to study and recommend. Mr. Stricklin moved with Mr. Smith seconding the motion that 2 trucks, Ford C8000D for the price of $10,442 each be purchased from O’Neal Ford. All present voted aye and the motion carried. Mr. Stricklin moved with Mr. Johnson seconding the motion that the bid from Boardman Co. for 2 pumpers be accepted at a price of $69,960 for both. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Pierce offered an ordinance to rezone on West Matthews for its 1st reading.
Mr. Park offered an ordinance to rezone on Washington for its 1st reading.
Dr. Bowers moved with Mr. Goforth seconding the motion to allow a trailer to be located at 1212 Warren. Mr. Minx voted nay and all others present vote aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Hannah moved with Mr. Stricklin seconding the motion that Hervey Aycock, Mearl Henry and the other members of the Park Commission be highly commended for their work and endeavors. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that bids be asked for a DC-7 Bulldozer or equivalent and for 3 new parker chassis to be delivered at 1 month intervals. All present voted aye and the motion carried. Low bid be taken if specs are met.
Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Ward seconding the motion that the Park Commission enter into an agreement with Crowley Ridge Saddle Club for the use of 6 acres of Craighead Forest Park for use of an arena. Mr. Bridger passed and all other present voted aye. Motion carried.
Dr. Bowers moved with Mr. Park seconding the motion that the EDA be authorized to proceed with application for Federal funds to develop the park in North Jonesboro. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Ward moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that the bills as okayed by the finance committee be paid. All voted aye.
Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Bridger seconding the motion that the Inspector be allowed to issue trailer permits on a temporary basis at the construction site until the trailer ordinance is ready. The Mayor is to furnish the guidelines. All present voted and the motion carried.
Mr. Stricklin offered the following Resolution and moved for its adoption with Mr. Goforth seconding. All present voted aye. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE ABANDONMENT OF AN ALLEY LOCATED IN THE 1000 BLOCK OF HUNTINGTON
The resolution was given the number 1973:08.
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.