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Minutes for the City Council meeting on August 5, 1968
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Ark., met in regular session Monday night, August 5, 1968, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Pierce, Turner, Bowers, Ledbetter, Darling, Stricklin, Pardew, Copeland, Young, Johnson and Knight. Absent: City Attorney and Minx.
Dr. Bill Bowers was sworn in by the City Clerk to serve as 5th Ward Alderman, filling the unexpired term of Bob Bennett, who resigned.
Mr. Darling moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the recommendation of the Downtown Merchants Association presented to the Council by Mr. Charles Keller be accepted. On calling the roll, all members voted aye, except Mr. Young who had not arrived. He was not present for the first four roll calls. This motion is subject to the approval of the Parking Authority Commission.
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the Fire Chief and City Inspector inspect the property at 1000 Cartwright and 308 Labaume and recommend back to Council whether said properties should be condemned or not. On calling the roll, all present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Pardew moved with Mr. Stricklin seconding the motion that the Church of God be granted permission to solicit funds for repairs to their church, for a period of 30 days. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Stricklin offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION APPROVING PARTICIPATION BY LOCAL HOUSING OWNERS IN THE FEDERAL RENT SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM
On motion by Mr. Stricklin, seconded by Mr. Pierce, that the resolution be adopted. Mr. Darling voted nay and all other members present voted aye. Motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1968:19.
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the Chief of Police set up a set of specifications and requirements for wrecker service. Council will take action after the Chief reports back. Roll was called and all voted aye. Motion carried.
The Mayor appointed Don Hudson to the Board of Adjustment to fill out the unexpired term of Dale Pulford. All voted aye to accept this appointment.
The Mayor appointed a group of citizens to the Citizens Participation Group, Urban Renewal. List of members placed in the minute book. Mr. Copeland moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the appointments be accepted. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that F.A. Pratt be raised $35.00 per month effective September 1st and on the 1st of November be raised to $500.00 per month subject to approval of the Council. On the roll call, Mr. Copeland voted nay and all other members voted aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Young moved with Mr. Darling seconding the motion that a supervisor of the Sanitation be hired at $400.00 per month starting the 15th of August. All members voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Young presented the recommendation of the Committee that studied the Blue Law question. Mr. Darling moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that their report be accepted. On the roll call, Mr. Copeland and Mr. Johnson voted nay and all other members voted aye. The motion was carried.
Mr. Knight made the motion seconded by Mr. Pierce to pay the bills as okayed by the Finance Committee. All aye.
No further business.