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Minutes for the City Council meeting on March 2, 1964
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Ark., met in regular session at City Hall, Monday night, March 2, 1964, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Sammons, Griffin, Wilson, Bridger, Brickell, Stallings, Heern, Cook, Pardew, Mays, Ledbetter and Snow. Absent: City Attorney.
Mr. Bridger made the motion seconded by Mr. Brickell that the City pay the additional premium on the Metropolitan Group Insurance plan for the employees of the City. Roll was called. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Cook offered the following ordinance for its first reading:
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING ON AIRPORT ROAD; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Cook moved with Mr. Brickell seconding the motion that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the second reading. On calling the roll, all voted aye and the motion carried. Mr. Cook made the motion seconded by Mr. Brickell that the rule be further suspended and the ordinance be placed on the third and final reading. Roll was called. All voted aye and the motion carried. Mr. Mays then moved with Mr. Cook seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. Roll was called and all voted aye. Motion carried. On motion by Mr. Cook, seconded by Mr. Mays that the emergency clause be adopted, all voted aye and the motion carried. The ordinance was given the number 1091.
The Mayor appointed Mrs. Constance Robinson to the City Planning Commission to serve the unexpired term of major Griffin, period of two years remaining. He also reappointed Mr. Sid Frier, Mrs. Clifford Hill and Mr. Carson and Boothe to the City Planning for three-year terms. Mr. Mays moved with Mr. Cook seconding the motion that the appointments be approved and accepted. All voted aye on the roll call and the motion carried.
Mr. Mays made the motion seconded by Mr. Sammons that the Mayor’s appointments of Mrs. Howard Stuck to the Library Board for a 6-year term be approved and accepted. Roll was called and all voted aye. Motion carried.
Mr. R.V. Donnelly was reappointed to the Community Center #1 Board for a 3-year term and Mr. Cook moved with Mr. Sammons seconding the motion to approve and accept this appointment. All voted aye on the roll call and the motion carried.
From the 5th Ward, the Mayor appointed Woodrow Wilson to the City Water and Light Board for 3-years and Mr. Cook made the motion seconded by Mr. Griffin that the appointments be approved and accepted. On the roll call, Mr. Wilson passed and all other members voted aye. Motion carried.
The Mayor requested Council to appoint him to the City Water and Light Board from the 3rd Ward for a 3-year term. Mr. Mays moved with Mr. Ledbetter seconding the motion that Herbert Sanderson be appointed. On the roll call voting aye - Sammons, Griffin, Wilson, Bridger, Stallings, Heern, Cook, Pardew, Mays and Ledbetter. Voting no - Brickell and Snow. Motion carried.
Mr. Cook offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A RIGHT-OF-WAY DEED OR EASEMENT IN FAVOR OF SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY
Mr. Cook made the motion seconded by Mr. Sammons that the resolution be adopted. All voted aye on the roll call and the motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1964:09.
The bids for two new police cars were opened and after discussion, Mr. Brickell moved with Mr. Mays seconding the motion that the bills be turned over to the Police and Fire Committee for their recommendation. All voted aye on the roll call and the motion carried.
Mr. Pardew made the motion seconded by Mr. Snow that the bridge on Race Street be referred to the Street Committee. Roll was called and all voted aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Mays read the following ordinance for the third and final time:
AN ORDINANCE TO ELIMINATE TRAFFIC LIGHTS AND ESTABLISH STOP OR YIELD SIGNS AT THE INTERSECTION OF HUNTINGTON AND NISBETT; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF
Mr. Mays then moved with Mr. Cook seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. On the roll call, all voted aye and the motion carried. On motion by Mr. Mays, second by Mr. Cook, to adopt the emergency clause all voted aye and the motion carried. The ordinance was given the number 1092.
Mr. Snow then made the motion seconded by Mr. Brickell that the bills as okayed by the Finance Committee be paid. Roll was called. All voted aye and the motion carried.
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.