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Minutes for the City Council meeting on August 20, 1973
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY AUGUST 20, 1973
The City Council met in regular session, Monday night, August 20, 1973, in City Hall at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney and the following named Councilmen: Pierce, Park, Dr. Bowers, Hannah, Stricklin, Smith, Bowers, Johnson, Bridger and Ward. Absent: Minx and Goforth.
Mr. Bowers moved with Mr. Smith seconding the motion that the 1st meeting in September be held Tuesday the 4th. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Park offered the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING TO ABANDON AN ALLEY BETWEEN HUNTINGTON AVENUE AND KREWSON STREET
Mr. Park moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the Resolution be adopted. All present voted aye. Motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1973:20.
Mr. Pierce moved with Mr. Ward seconding the motion that some of the NDP projects be entered into, providing Parking Meter Revenue can be pledged. Priority to be #1, Cate St. project, #2 E. Washington project and #3 Bridge St. project, Mr. Hannah voted nay, and all others present voted aye and the motion carried.
The Ordinance on annexation in the ASU area was on its 2nd reading.
The Ordinance on Traffic Control around Nettleton School was on the 3rd and final reading.
AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE CERTAIN TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES DIRECTING THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC AROUND NETTLETON SCHOOL; TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Park moved with Mr. Smith seconding the motion that the Ordinance be adopted. All present voted aye. Motion carried. Motion by Park, seconded by Ward to adopt the Emergency Clause passed unanimously. (#1370 Nettleton School Traffic control)
Mr. Hannah moved with Mr. Stricklin seconding the motion that the City enter into an agreement with EMC for a 90 day period. On the roll call, Dr. Bowers voted nay and others present voted aye. The motion was carried.
Dr. Bowers moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the Insurance committee’s recommendation be accepted to continue with Municipal League Equitable, being the new underwriter. The City is to absorb 75% of the increase. Also that any other Insurance Co. may contact the Insurance Committee if they have a comparable plan for less money. All present voted aye and motion was carried.
Mr. Smith moved with Mr. Hannah seconding the motion that parts of Alonzo, Arlington Ct. and Rains St. be resurfaced as recommended by the Street Committee. All present voted aye and the motion carries.
Mr. Bowers moved with Mr. Ward seconding the motion that a survey be made by the Civil Defense for an Alarm system for the City. Dr. Bowers voted nay and others present voted aye. Motion carried.
The Mayor appointed Jim Hannah, Don Bridger and Malcolm Ward to a committee to study the week problem and recommend back to the Council.
Mr. Ward moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the bills as okayed by the finance committee be paid. All voted aye and the motion was carried.
Dr. Bowers offered the following Resolution and moved for its adoption with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion. All voted aye and the motion carried.
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO LLOYD LOVE LANGFORD FOR HONORING CITY COUNCIL OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES WITH A FISH FRY EVERY YEAR
The resolution was given the number 1973:19.
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously on adjournment.