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Minutes for the City Council meeting on November 15, 1965
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, November 15, 1965, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Sammons, Griffin, Wilson, Bridger, Darling, Stallings, Keller, Williams, Pardew, Mays, Ledbetter and Snow.
After discussion, Mr. Mays moved with Mr. Snow seconding the motion, that delivery of the new accounting machine be accepted. On calling the roll, all members voted aye and the motion carried.
The following ordinance was on its second reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 4-23 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES PROVIDING FOR THE REDEMPTION OF IMPOUNDED DOGS.
Mr. Mays moved with Mr. Bridger seconding the motion, that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the third and final reading. Mr. Snow voted no and all other members voted aye. Motion carried. Mr. Mays then moved with Mr. Sammons seconding the motion, that the ordinance be adopted. Mr. Snow voted no and all other members voted aye. Motion carried. On motion by Mr. Mays, seconded by Mr. Sammons that the Emergency Clause be adopted all voted aye except Mr. Snow and the motion carried. The ordinance was given the number 1125.
Mr. Mays offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION LEVYING A 1 MILL TAX ON ALL REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THE PUBLIC CITY LIBRARY
Mr. Sammons moved with Mr. Pardew seconding the motion that the resolution be adopted. All members voted aye and the motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1965:28.
Mr. Mays offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION LEVYING A 5 MILL TAX ON ALL REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR THE OPERATION OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT
Mr. Sammons made the motion, seconded by Mr. Bridger, that the resolution be adopted. All members voted aye and the motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1965:29.
Mr. Mays offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION LEVYING A 6 MILL TAX ON ALL REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR THE POLICEMAN’S PENSION AND RELIEF FUND
Mr. Sammons moved with Mr. Pardew seconding the motion, that the resolution be adopted. All voted aye on the roll call. Motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1965:30.
Mr. Mays moved with Mr. Bridger seconding the motion that the Mayor be authorized to accept bids not to exceed $250.00 for additional plants that were specified in the original landscaping plan. Also, to be included in the bid, that plants that were specified in the original landscaping plan. Also, to be included in the bid, that plants that are now in be trimmed. Roll was called and all members voted aye. 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. Pardew moved with Mr. Wilson seconding the motion that an additional sum of $243.08 be allowed to pay for the Craighead Forest building. All voted aye and the motion carried. (The actual amount was $116.29).
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.