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Minutes for the City Council meeting on December 17, 1963
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Ark. met in regular session at City Hall, Monday night, December 17, 1963, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Sammons, Griffin, Wilson, Brickell, Stallings, Snow, Kelly, Cook, Ledbetter, Mays and Heern. Absent: Bridger.
After the Mayor informed Council of the resignation of James Perry for the City Water and Light Board, he recommended that Mr. Les Griffin be appointed to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Perry. Mr. Mays moved with Mr. Ledbetter seconding the motion that the resignation of Mr. Perry be accepted and the appointment of Mr. Griffin be accepted. On calling the roll, all voted aye and the motion carried.
The Mayor appointed Mr. Cook, Chairman and Mr. Snow and Mr. Brickell to serve on the Occupation Tax Committee. Mr. Heern made the motion, seconded by Mr. Griffin the appointments be approved and accepted. Roll was called. All aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Sammons reported the Finance Committee’s recommendation for the increase in salaries for 1964. No action is to be taken at this time. The Committee further recommended that the auditors for 1963 be Johnston-Freeman. Mr. Brickell moved with Mr. Cook seconding the motion that the Council accept their recommendation as to the City’s audit. On calling the roll, all voted aye and the motion carried.
After it had been recommended by the Street Committee, Mr. Cook, Mr. Stallings and Mr. Wilson. Mr. Cook moved with Mr. Griffin seconding the motion that the City purchase a right-of-way for street purposes, being an extension of Washington Avenue, 60 ft. wide on the west of the city limits to the west end of the Isbell property. Said property to be purchased from the Isbell heirs at the price of $4,000.00. On calling the roll, all members present voted aye and the motion carried.
Following a protest from Jack Jones, Veterinarian and from Don Baker, Lab Technician on the increase in the Occupation Tax, Mr. Stallings made the motion, seconded by Mr. Griffin that this matter be referred to the Occupation Tax Committee. All voted aye and the motion carried.
A petition to close an alley was filed by Charles Cowell and Mr. Griffin offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION TO VACATE AND ABANDON AN ALLEY RUNNING SOUTH FROM SCHOOL STREET BETWEEN LOTS 48-51AND LOTS 44-47 IN THE PARDEWS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS
Mr. Mays moved with Mr. Heern seconding the motion that the resolution be adopted. Roll was called. All voted aye and the motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1963:26.
Mr. Mays made the motion, seconded by Mr. Brickell that the bills as okayed by the Finance Committee be paid. On the roll call, all voted aye and the motion carried.
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.