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Minutes for the City Council meeting on February 2, 1976.
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 2, 1976
The Jonesboro City Council met in regular session, Monday, February 2, 1976, at 7:30 p.m. There were present, Mayor, City Clerk, and the following named aldermen: Ward, Sanderson, Bridger, Burns, Stricklin, Minx, Smith, Bowers, Haggenmacher, Johnson, Hannah, Darling. Absent, City Attorney.
Mr. Aden Johnson, representing the Boy Scouts of Swanee District, presented Chief James Hanley, Sgt. Dan Bailey, Let. Duffy Peronia and Let. Bob Smith, plaques of appreciation for their work with Boy Scouts.
Marion Ulmer, manager of CW&L, presented to Council a resolution on officials of the CW&L election.
RESOLUTION NAMING JUDGES AND CLERKS FOR THE CWL ELECTION OF 1976
Mr. Stricklin moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Darling with all members of Council voting aye. The resolution was given the number 1976:03.
The following ordinance was on third and final reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE #954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE, PROVIDING FOR THE CHANGES IN ZONING BOUNDARIES
Mr. Hannah moved for the adoption of the ordinance to include the emergency clause, seconded by Mr. Smith with members voting aye except Mr. Sanderson, motion carried. The ordinance was given the number 1484.
The following ordinance was on 2nd reading:
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING CERTAIN LANDS ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, BY ORDER OF THE COUNTY COURT DATED DECEMBER 19, 1975; ASSIGNING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY TO WARD 5; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Bowers offered the following ordinance for 1st reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 24-4 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, PROVIDING FOR ZONING OF ANNEXED AREAS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Hannah offered the following ordinance for first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH A FEE SCHEDULE FOR ITEMS SUBMITTED TO THE METROPOLITAN AREA PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS
On recommendation of Mayor Stallings, Mr. Charlie Smith, manager of Dupont, was appointed to the EMS Commission to replace Mr. Clayton Rogers, on motion of Mr. Darling, seconded by Mr. Johnson, with unanimous vote of Council.
Mr. Sanderson moved that Ralph Stricklin be appointed to a one-year term, Mr. Charlie Smith to a two-year term and Dr. W.F. Sheperd to a three-year term. Motion seconded by Mr. Darling, with all aldermen voting aye.
On motion by Mr. Hannah, seconded by Mr. Stricklin, Mrs. June Morse was appointed to the MAPC to replace Mr. Aubrey Scott. All members of Council voted aye.
The following bids were opened on furniture for the inspector’s office:
SOS, Inc. $1,713.22
Martin, Inc. 1,615.56
Mr. Minx moved that the low bid from Martin, Inc. be accepted, seconded by Mr. Smith, all members voting aye.
Mr. Ward submitted to Council his resignation, stating that he has moved outside of the City limits. Hannah moved for the acceptance of the resignation, seconded by Mr. Bowers, with unanimous vote of Council.
Mr. Burns moved that the Craighead County Bar Association be asked to study the salaries of the City Attorney and Municipal Judge, motion seconded by Mr. Smith. All members of Council voted aye.
Mr. Johnson moved that the City Attorney be asked to draw an ordinance requiring no parking on either side of JLC&E from Allis to Patrick, motion seconded by Mr. Hannah, all members voting aye.
Mr. Stricklin offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO MALCOLM WARD FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO
Mr. Stricklin moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Hannah with unanimous vote of Council. The resolution was given the number 1976:02.
Mr. Darling moved that the bills be paid, seconded by Mr. Bowers, all members voting aye.
There being no further business, Council adjourned.