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Minutes for the City Council meeting on January 20, 1975
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 20, 1975
The City Council met in regular session Monday, January 20, 1975, at 7:30 p.m. There were present the following: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk, and the following named aldermen: Ward, Sanderson, Bridger, Burns, Stricklin, Minx, Smith, Bowers, Haggenmacher, Johnson, Hannah and Darling.
Mr. Don Bridger was administered the Oath of Office by the City Clerk.
The following ordinance was on 3rd & final reading: (#1427)
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 14 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, BY ORDER OF THE COUNTY COURT DATED OCTOBER 13, 1974; ASSIGNING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY TO WARD 3; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Ward seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. All voted aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Ward moved with Mr. Johnson seconding the motion that the emergency clause be adopted. All voted aye. Motion carried.
The following ordinance was on 3rd & final reading: (#1428)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954, KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN ZONING BOUNDARIES
On motion by Mr. Darling, seconded by Mr. Hannah to adopt the ordinance. All voted aye, motion carried.
Mr. Hannah moved the emergency clause be adopted, seconded by Mr. Bowers. All voted aye, motion carried.
The Chairman of the finance committee, Mr. Hannah, reported to council that the committee is nearing completion of a proposed budget. A budget work session was scheduled for Monday, January 27, at 7:00 p.m.
Mr. Bowers offered the following ordinance for its first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE CERTAIN TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES: TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF: AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
On a motion by Mr. Bowers, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the City Attorney was asked to prepare an amended ordinance in accordance with Mr. Tomlinson’s suggestions for gas and plumbing fees. All voted aye, motion carried.
Mr. Stricklin moved, with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion, to also ask the attorney to prepare an amended ordinance to the electrical code. All voted aye, motion carried.
Mayor Stallings re-appointed Mr. Ralph Morrison and Mr. Roy Cooper to three years terms on the MAPC. Mr. Larry Ball was appointed to a two-year term, replacing Marshall Matthews. Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Ward seconding the motion that the appointments be accepted. All voted aye, motion carried.
On a motion by Mr. Stricklin, seconded by Mr. Smith, the Mayor was asked to write a letter to CW&L asking them to buy and install lights at Caraway and Johnson. All voted aye, motion carried.
Mr. Ward offered the following ordinance for 1st reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954, KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN ZONING BOUNDARIES
Mr. Jim McKinnon presented a resolution from JUR on signatures for block grant checks. Mr. Hannah moved with Mr. Ward seconding the motion that the resolution be adopted. All voted aye, motion carried.
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO APPLY TO OBTAIN ADVANCE FUNDS FROM THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974
The resolution was given the number 1975:01.
Mr. Hannah moved with Mr. Stricklin seconding the motion that a public hearing be held on January 30, at 7:00 p.m. concerning the Community Development Block Grant. All voted aye, motion carried.
On a motion by Mr. Darling, Seconded by Mr. Bowers, the Mayor was given the authority to use necessary funds in paying for the light on Airport Road. All voted aye, motion carried.
Mr. Haggenmacher moved with Mr. Stricklin seconding the motion that the council, pass a resolution for reappointment of Maurice Smith to AHC. All voted aye, motion carried.
Mr. Minx made the motion, seconded by Mr. Bridger that the City publishes a list of delinquent privilege taxes. On calling the roll: Voting Aye, Ward, Bridger, Burns, Stricklin, Minx, Smith Bowers, Johnson, Hannah and Darling. Voting nay: Sanderson, and Haggenmacher, motion carried.
On motion by Mr. Minx, seconded by Mr. Haggenmacher the City Attorney was asked to file suit on delinquent privilege tax accounts. Voting aye, Mr. Ward, Bridger, Bowers, Stricklin Minx, Smith, Burns, Johnson, Hannah, Darling and Haggenmacher. Voting nay, Sanderson, motion carried.
Mr. Burns recommended that the payments for tornado warning sirens be made, as money is available. Mr. Bowers seconded the recommendation. All voted aye, motion carried.
Mr. Hannah made a motion requesting the Mayor to write a letter to the State, asking for a traffic study to be made at the intersection of West Washington and Gee Street. The motion was seconded by Mr. Darling and carried unanimously.
Mr. Darling moved with Mr. Ward seconding the motion that the bills be paid as okayed by the finance committee.
There being no further business, council adjourned.