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Minutes for the City Council meeting on February 4, 1963
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Ark. met in regular session at City Hall, Monday night, February 4, 1963, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Atty., City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Sammons, Brewer, Wilson, Bridger, Brickell, Stallings, Snow, Kelly, Cook, Mays and Perry. Absent: Ledbetter.
Mr. Brewer offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NAMING FIRST NATIONAL BANK AS THE DEPOSITORY OF FUNDS FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS FOR 1963.
Mr. Sammons made the motion, seconded by Mr. Mays that the resolution be adopted. All present voted aye and the motion carried. Mr. Snow was not present for the first 3 votes. The resolution was given the number 1963:04.
After Atty. Bill Penix filed a petition, Mr. Kelly offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION TO VACATE AND ABANDON THE PORTION OF ROSE LANE AND GLADIOLI DRIVE WHICH LIES BETWEEN PROGRESS DRIVE AND DAHLIA DRIVE
Mr. Cook made the motion, seconded by Mr. Wilson that the resolution be adopted. Roll was called. All members present voted aye and the motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1963:05.
Mr. Mays offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NAMING CLERKS AND JUDGES FOR THE CITY WATER AND LIGHT ELECTION ON FEBRUARY 21, 1963
Mr. Brewer moved with Mr. Sammons seconding the motion that the resolution be adopted. Roll was called. All present voted aye and the motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1963:06.
The Mayor made the following appointments to the City Water and Light Board:
For 3 year terms: Sammons from the 1st ward and Cook from the 2nd ward.
For 1 year (unexpired term of J.B. Brickell who resigned) Wilson 5th ward.
Mr. Brickell made the motion, seconded by Mr. Brewer that the Mayor’s appointments be approved and accepted. Roll was called. All present voted aye except Mr. Wilson who passed.
The following appointments to the City Planning Commission for 3 years were made by the Mayor: Don Gilbert and Tom Donaldson, re-appointed and Major Griffin to replace Charles Frierson who resigned.
Mr. Brickell made the motion, seconded by Mr. Brewer that the resolution be adopted. All members present voted aye and the motion carried.
Orval McKisson and Bill Powell were appointed by the Mayor to the Electrical Examining Board for a period of 2 years. Mr. Brewer moved with Mr. Wilson seconding the motion that the appointments be approved and accepted. Roll was called. All aye. Motion was carried.
Mr. Brewer made the motion, seconded by Mr. Bridger that the Mayor’s appointment of Morris Mays, Jr. to the Board of Review to replace Hoyt Copeland be approved and accepted. On the roll call, Mr. Mays passed and all other members present voted aye. Motion carried.
Atty. Archer Wheatley filed a petition to close an alley and Mr. Mays offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION TO VACATE AND ABANDON AN ALLEY BETWEEN VINE AND WALNUT STREET IN BLOCK “P” OF NISBETT ADDITION TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS
Mr. Perry made the motion, seconded by Mr. Brewer that the resolution be adopted. All members present voted aye and the motion was carried. The resolution was given the number 1963:07.
Mr. Brickell moved with Mr. Brewer seconding the motion that the City Veterinarian, Dr. Jones be allowed $6.50 per trip to destroy the dogs in the City pound and also the cost of the medicine used. Roll was called. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Sammons made the motion, seconded by Mr. Brickell the Parking Committee study the parking problem in front of the Chevrolet Parts Department and make a recommendation to Council at the next meeting. On the roll call, all present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Brickell offered the following ordinance and placed it on the first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTIONS 13-42 AND 13-45 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, RELATING TO THE PAYMENT OF LICENSE FEES AND EXCLUSION OF MINORS FROM BOWLING ALLEYS WITHIN THE CITY
Mr. Brickell moved with Mr. Brewer seconding the motion that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the second reading. Roll was called. All aye and the motion carried. Mr. Brickell moved with Mr. Bridger seconding the motion that the rule be further suspended and the ordinance be placed on the third and final reading. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried. Mr. Stallings then made the motion, seconded by Mr. Brewer that the ordinance be adopted. On calling roll, all present voted aye and the motion carried. The ordinance was given the number 1071.
After an official inspection report by the City Inspector and the Fire Chief was read, Mr. Mays offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION CONDEMNING PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF AGGIE ROAD, EAST OF FROLIC FOOTWEAR AND WEST OF WHEELER BRICK COMPANY
Mr. Sammons moved with Mr. Brewer seconding the motion that the resolution be adopted. Roll was called. All aye and the motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1963:08.
Mr. Brickell made the motion, seconded by Mr. Perry that the bills as okayed by the Finance Committee be paid. Roll was called. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Snow moved with Mr. Stallings seconding the motion that the Mayor appoint a committee to investigate and study the feasibility of the City having its own shop, parts and gas tanks. All voted aye on the roll call and the motion carried. The Mayor named Mr. Cook as Chairman and Mr. Bridger and Mr. Snow as the other members of the Committee.
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.