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Minutes for the City Council meeting on October 7, 1974
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 7, 1974
The City Council of the Jonesboro met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, October 7, 1974, at 7:30 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.
Mr. Bowers moved with Mr. Ward seconding the motion that bids be asked for the Fire & Police Cleaning. All voted aye, motion carried.
The following ordinance was on the 1st reading:
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE USE OF BICYCLES WITHIN THE CITY: AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Smith moved with Mr. Johnson seconding the motion that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the second reading. All voted aye and motion carried.
Mr. Burns offered the following resolution and moved for its adoption with Dr. Bowers seconding the motion. All voted aye and motion carried.
RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE FOR REVIEWING TRACTS OF LAND FOR ANNEXATION INTO THE CITY OF JONESBORO
The resolution was given the number 1974:18.
The following ordinance was on 2nd reading: (#1419 Waiving bids on Downtown Park)
AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLETION OF THE DOWNTOWN PARKING AREA
Mr. Stricklin moved with Mr. Ward seconding the motion that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the 3rd and final reading. All voted aye and motion carried. Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Ward seconding that the ordinance be adopted. All voted aye and motion carried. Motion by Hannah, 2nd by Ward to adopt the Emergency Clause passed unanimously.
The ordinance on the Fire Building Code was on 2nd reading.
The ordinance on the Building Code was on 2nd reading.
After a report from JUR Director, Jim McKinnon that the city is eligible for new federal money, Mr. Burns moved with Dr. Bowers seconding the motion that a committee be appointed by the Mayor to study the program. Dr. Bowers voted aye, Mr. Burns passed and all other members voted nay. Motion failed.
Mr. Bowers moved with Mr. Johnson seconding the motion that the Church of God be granted permission to solicit funds for 60 days. All voted aye and motion carried.
Mr. Hannah offered a Resolution and moved for its adoption with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion. All voted aye and motion carried.
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO LOUISE SCHMIDT FOR HER SERVICE TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO
The resolution was given the number 1974:19.
Dr. Bowers offered the following Resolution (as amended) and moved for its adoption with Mr. Ward seconding the motion. All voted aye and the motion carried.
RESOLUTION TO ASSIGN RESPONSIBILITY OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM TO THE JONESBORO URBAN RENEWAL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
The resolution was given the number 1974:20.
The Traffic Officer was asked to study a stop sign on Floyd.
Dr. Bowers moved with Mr. Johnson seconding the motion that a committee be appointed to study the feasibility of establishing a grievance committee for non-elected city employees. All voted aye and the motion carried.
The City Attorney was asked to draw up an ordinance removing the stop signs on Matthews and leaving the ones on Vine Street.
Mr. Bridger moved with Mr. Ward seconding the motion that the bills as okayed by the finance committee be paid. All voted aye and motion carried.
There being no further business, Council voted to adjourn.