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Minutes for the City Council meeting on April 6, 1964
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Ark., met in regular session at City Hall, Monday night, April 6, 1964, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Griffin, Wilson, Bridger, Brickell, Stallings, Heern, Cook, Pardew, Mays, Ledbetter and Snow. Absent: Sammons and City Attorney.
Mr. Snow offered the following ordinance for the first reading:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING A CERTAIN PORTION OF AN UNNAMED STREET RUNNING SOUTH FROM JOHNSON AVENUE PARALLEL AND ADJACENT TO THIRD AND FOURTH STREETS AND PROVIDING FOR THE EXECUTION OF QUITCLAIM DEED THERETO
Mr. Mays moved with Mr. Wilson 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. Brickell was absent throughout the voting for the passage of this ordinance only. Mr. Mays made the motion seconded by Mr. Griffin that the rule be further suspended and the ordinance be placed on the third and final reading. All present voted aye on the roll call and the motion was carried. Mr. Mays then moved with Mr. Ledbetter seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. Roll was called. All members present voted aye and the motion carried. The ordinance was given the number 1093.
Mr. Wilson offered the following ordinance for its first reading:
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A PERMIT TO OPERATE A COMMUNITY ANTENNA SYSTEM TO CLEAR VISION T.V. COMPANY, A CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, IN THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, BEING A NON-EXCLUSIVE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT, ERECT, LAY, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID COMMUNITY ANTENNA SYSTEM AND PRESCRIBING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS THEREOF
Mr. Snow made the motion seconded by Mr. Mays that the Mayor ask for bids for heater planning and resurfacing by the square yard. On the roll call, all voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Snow made the motion seconded by Mr. Mays that the drainage problem at 1813 Culberhouse be referred to the Street Committee. On the roll call, all voted aye and the motion carried.
After discussion of the situation at the City dog pound, Mr. Snow made the motion seconded by Mr. Brickell that the matter be referred to the Sanitation Committee for study and recommendation; that they be given the power to act as far as feeding the dogs and giving some immediate relief. Roll was called. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Brickell moved with Mr. Snow seconding the motion that Willow Road from Highway 63 towards Race Street be referred to the Street Committee. On calling the roll, all voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Brickell moved with Mr. Pardew seconding the motion that the Mayor be authorized to appoint a special drainage committee from the City Council to study the existing drainage problems and other new ones that come up and set up a drainage program in order to give relief as soon as the City’s financial condition will permit on the different problems. Roll was called and all present voted aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Snow made the motion seconded by Mr. Ledbetter that the bills as okayed by the Finance Committee be paid. Roll was called. All members present voted aye and the motion carried.
The bids were opened on two trucks for the Street Department and one truck for the Sanitation Department. Mr. Snow moved with Mr. Mays seconding the motion that the City purchase the International trucks, a C0-1700 at a cost of $3,504.20. On calling the roll, Mr. Stallings voted no and all other members present voted aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Cook made the motion seconded by Mr. Snow that the City purchase two trucks, Model 1600’s from International at a cost of $4,821.14 for both. On calling the roll, voting aye: Griffin, Cook and Snow. Voting no - Wilson, Bridger, Brickell, Stallings, Heern, Pardew, Mays and Ledbetter. Motion failed.
Mr. Brickell then moved with Mr. Stallings seconding the motion that the City purchase two Ford trucks, F500’s at a cost of $4,700.00 for both. On calling the roll, voting aye - Wilson, Bridger, Brickell, Stallings, Heern Pardew, Mays, Ledbetter and Snow. Voting no - Griffin and Cook. Motion was carried.
Mr. Billy Joe Emerson tendered his resignation as Civil Defense Director, effective the 20th of April, 1964. Mr. Brickell moved with Mr. Mays seconding the motion that the Council accept Mr. Emerson’s resignation with regret and commend him for the excellent job he did while serving as Civil Defense Director. Also, to extend appreciation from the Mayor, Council and citizens of Jonesboro for his untiring efforts. On calling the roll, all present voted aye and the motion carried.
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.