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Minutes for the City Council meeting on March 18, 1974
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, March 18, 1974, at 7:00 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Park, Dr. Bowers, Hannah, Stricklin, Minx, Smith, Bowers, Johnson, Bridger and Ward. Absent: Pierce.
Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Hannah seconding the motion that the City sells 22 acres at $3,750.00 per acre totaling $82,500.00 to General Tire and Rubber Co. and that the money derived from the sale goes for improvements and/or expansion of the Industrial Park. All members present voted aye and the motion carried. Building to begin within 1 year be stipulated in the sale contract.
Mr. Bowers offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE GRANT AGREEMENT FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT THE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, PROJECT NO. 8-05-033-01
Mr. Stricklin moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that the resolution be adopted. All aye and the motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1974:06.
Marion Ulmer, airport manager, and the Airport Commission were highly commended by the entire Council for the excellent work they have performed at the municipal airport.
Mr. Stricklin moved with Mr. Ward seconding the motion that the City Attorney draw up a resolution endorsing future interstate highway routes coming through Jonesboro. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Hannah moved with Mr. Park seconding the motion that City Water and Light be requested to install a traffic light at the No. 4 Fire Station. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
Dr. Bowers offered the following resolution and Mr. Smith moved for its adoption with Mr. Park seconding the motion. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
RESOLUTION SETTING A HEARING REGARDING THE ABANDONMENT OF MIDDLEFIELD DRIVE NORTH OF APACHE AVENUE AND ALL OF WHITEMAN AVENUE AND SPURLOCK DRIVE
The resolution was given the number 1974:05.
Mr. Bowers offered an ordinance establishing certain minimum building standards required for HUD Flood Insurance for 1st reading.
Mr. Johnson offered the following resolution and Mr. Ward moved with Mr. Park seconding the motion that the resolution be adopted. All aye and motion carried.
RESOLUTION TO REQUEST ACTION CONCERNING FLOODING AND TO APPOINT THE CITY BUILDING INSPECTOR WITH THE RESPONSIBILITY TO IMPLEMENT THE COMMITMENTS
The resolution was given the number 1974:04.
Mr. Smith moved with Mr. Johnson seconding the motion that the City enter into an agreement of cooperation with the Arkansas State Highway Commission for the improvement of the Federal Aid Urban System established by the Federal Aid Highway Act of 1973. All members present voted aye and motion carried. Mr. Bowers offered an ordinance setting forth minimum requirements for weeds for its 1st reading.
Mr. Ward offered an ordinance to remove stop signs on Gee Street and West Nettleton for its 1st reading.
Mr. Park offered an ordinance to provide certain traffic control devices for its 1st reading.
After a petition to remove speed hump in the 400 block of Ridgecrest was presented, Mr. Stricklin moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that the speed hump be removed. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Ward seconding the motion that trailers be allowed, one at 1211 Burke and one at 1213 Burke. Mr. Minx voted nay and others present voted aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Smith moved with Mr. Minx seconding the motion that bids be asked on a ’69 Chevrolet, the old inspector’s car. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Smith moved with Mr. Hannah seconding the motion that certain streets as recommended by the Street Committee be seal coated. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Ward moved with Mr. Park seconding the motion that the bills be paid as okayed by the finance committee. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
Dr. Bowers moved with Mr. Smith seconding the motion that the City Attorney be authorized to defend the City Council in a law suit filed against them by Jonesboro Cable TV. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.