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Minutes for the City Council meeting on March 7, 1966
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Ark., met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, March 7, 1966, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Sammons, Griffin, Wilson, Bridger, Darling, Stallings, Keller, Williams, Pardew, Mays and Snow. Absent: Mayor and Ledbetter.
Mr. Wilson was elected President Pro Tempore because of the absence of Mayor Sanderson on account of illness.
Mr. Williams offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION DECLARING THE NEED FOR COMPLETE STUDY OF THE DESIRABILITY OF CREATING AN URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY AND HOUSING AUTHORITY IN THE CITY OF JONESBORO AND DESIGNATING THE PERIOD OF TIME DURING WHICH STUDY SHALL BE MADE AND FINDINGS REPORTED
Mr. Darling moved with Mr. Griffin seconding the motion that the resolution be tabled for two weeks. On calling the roll, all members present voted aye and the motion carried. It was requested that a meeting be set up in order for the members of Council to be more informed on the subject of urban renewal.
Mr. Keller offered the following ordinance for its first reading:
AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING PARTS OF HILLCREST DRIVE AND MONROE STREET AS ONE WAY STREETS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Keller moved with Mr. Williams seconding the motion that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the second reading. Roll was called and all present voted aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Bridger, chairman of the TV Cable Committee, gave his committee’s recommendation, which was to grant franchise to Jonesboro Cable TV Corporation. Mr. Mays moved with Mr. Bridger seconding the motion that Section 12 be amended to read 4% in lieu of 2%. On the roll call, all present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Sammons moved with Mr. Williams seconding the motion that the ordinance be tabled until the first meeting in May, 1966. Voting aye - Sammons, Griffin, Darling, Stallings, Williams, Mays and Snow. Voting nay - Keller. Mr. Bridger and Pardew passed. Motion carried.
Mr. Snow made the motion seconded by Mr. Pardew that the bills as okayed by the Finance Committee be paid. All voted aye on the roll call and the motion carried.
Mr. Bridger moved with Mr. Darling seconding the motion that the Street Department raises be granted according to the recommendation of the Mayor and Director of Public Works and they be retroactive to January 1, 1966. On calling the roll, all voted aye and the motion carried.