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Minutes for the City Council meeting on November 21, 1966
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Ark., met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, November 21, 1966, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Sammons, Griffin, Wilson, Johnson, Darling, Stallings, Keller, Williams, Pardew, Mays, Ledbetter and Snow.
Mr. Pardew offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION TO EMPOWER THE CITY TRANSIT COMMISSION
Mr. Pardew moved with Mr. Snow seconding the motion that the resolution be adopted. All voted aye on the roll call and the motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1966:34.
Mr. Pardew offered the following resolution. Mr. Mays moved that the resolution be adopted with Mr. Darling seconding the motion. All voted aye and the motion carried.
RESOLUTION TO CONTRIBUTE MONEY TO THE CITY TRANSIT COMMISSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBSIDIZING THE OPERATION OF CITY BUS LINES, INC.
The resolution was given the number 1966:35.
The following ordinance was read for the second time:
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING VEHICLE PARKING REGULATIONS FOR ALL ZONING DISTRICTS WITHIN THE CITY, PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
The following ordinance was read for the second time:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 21-44 AND TO ENACT SECTIONS 21-45 AND SECTIONS 21-46 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO PROVIDING FOR EVIDENCE OF COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS, FUNDED ESCROW AGREEMENT AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
The following ordinance was read for its third and final time:
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JONESBORO AND THE COUNTY OF CRAIGHEAD FOR THEIR JOINT COOPERATION IN AREA PLANNING COMMISSION AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Mays moved with Mr. Sammons seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. All voted aye on the roll call and the motion carried. The ordinance was given the number 1141.
The following ordinance was read for the third and final time:
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FRANCHISE TO JONESBORO CABLE TELEVISION, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING, ACQUIRING, OPERATING AND MAINTAINING A COMMUNITY ANTENNA TELEVISION SYSTEM IN THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARK., PROVIDING CONDITIONS, REQUIREMENTS AND REGULATIONS THEREFORE, PRESCRIBING PENALTIES AND VIOLATIONS OF ITS PROVISIONS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Mays then moved with Mr. Pardew seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. Roll was called and Mr. Snow voted nay. All other members voted aye and the motion carried. Mr. Mays made the motion seconded by Mr. Darling that the emergency clause be adopted. All aye and the motion was carried. The ordinance was given the number 1142.
Mr. Mays offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION TO TAX EACH VEHICLE OWNED IN THE CITY OF JONESBORO WITH REVENUES TO BE USED FOR THE MAINTENANCE, CONSTRUCTION AND RECONSTRUCTION OF STREETS AND OTHER PUBLIC WAYS IN THE CITY
Mr. Mays moved with Mr. Darling seconding the motion that the resolution be adopted. All voted aye and the motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1966:37.
Mr. Mays offered the following resolution and moved for its adoption with Mr. Darling seconding the motion. All voted aye and the motion carried.
RESOLUTION TO LEVY A .6 MILL TAX ON ALL REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR THE POLICEMAN’S PENSION AND RELIEF FUND
The resolution was given the number 1966:31.
Mr. Mays offered the following resolution and moved for its adoption with Mr. Ledbetter seconding the motion. All voted aye and the motion carried.
RESOLUTION TO LEVY A 5 MILL TAX ON ALL REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY IN ORDER TO CARRY ON THE GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO
The resolution was given the number 1966:33.
Mr. Mays offered the following resolution and moved for its adoption with Mr. Sammons seconding the motion. All voted aye and the motion was carried.
RESOLUTION TO LEVY A 1 MILL TAX ON ALL REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR THE CITY LIBRARY TAX
The resolution was given the number 1966:32.
Mr. Wilson offered the following resolution and Mr. Sammons moved for its adoption with Mr. Johnson seconding the motion. On the roll call, all voted aye and the motion carried.
RESOLUTION TO GRANT A 50 FOOT RIGHT-OF-WAY OVER MARSHALL STREET BETWEEN HIGHWAY 1 AND AGGIE ROAD TO THE ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
The resolution was given the number 1966:36.
The following resolution was offered by Mr. Mays:
RESOLUTION TO DETERMINE PROPERTY AT 716 HOPE STREET IS A HAZARD TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND WELFARE
Mr. Mays moved with Mr. Darling seconding the motion that the resolution be adopted. All voted aye and the motion was carried. The resolution was given the number 1966:38.
Mr. Mays offered the following resolution and moved for its adoption with Mr. Pardew seconding the motion. All voted aye and the motion was carried.
RESOLUTION TO DETERMINE PROPERTY AT 426 MCDANIEL IS A HAZARD TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND WELFARE
The resolution was given the number 1966:29.
Mr. Mays moved with Mr. Darling seconding the motion that all ordinances and resolutions pertaining to the Urban Renewal be withdrawn. On the roll call, all voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Mays, Chairman of the Urban Renewal Committee, reported the Committee’s recommendation. He then moved with Mr. Pardew seconding the motion that the Commission to study the Urban Renewal be referred to the people to vote on in a special election to be held January 18, 1967. After much discussion, roll was called. Voting aye: Griffin, Darling, Keller, Pardew, Mays and Snow. Voting nay: Sammons, Wilson, Johnson, Stallings, Williams and Ledbetter. Motion failed.
Mr. Snow moved with Mr. Pardew seconding the motion that the bills as okayed by the Finance Committee be paid. All voted aye and the motion carried.
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.