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Minutes for the City Council meeting on April 1, 1963
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Ark. met in regular session at City Hall, Monday night, April 1, 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, Ledbetter, Mays and Perry.
The Municipal Parking Authority recommended to Council that an additional 4 parking spaces be rented on the Church and Jefferson parking lot. Mr. Cook moved with Mr. Brewer seconding the motion that the recommendation be accepted and that the City rent up to 14 additional spaces on the lot. Roll was called. All aye, except Mr. Bridger. Motion carried.
Mr. Stallings reported to Council that the Parking Committee recommended that the east meter should be removed on Jackson to relieve the bus station problem. Mr. Stallings made the motion, seconded by Mr. Mays that the recommendation be accepted. All voted aye the roll call and the motion carried.
Mr. Perry moved with Mr. Bridger seconding the motion that the Street Committee look at a roller that Mr. Whaley of Moody Equipment Co. will demonstrate for them, and bring their recommendation back to the Council. Mr. Cook passed on the roll call and all others voted aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Mays offered the following ordinance and placed it on the first reading:
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING ON PORTIONS OF WASHINGTON AVENUE; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
After much discussion of the subject of auction houses and auctioneers, Mr. Bridger moved with Mr. Snow seconding the motion that the City Atty. be directed to draw up an ordinance amending the Occupation Tax Ordinance pertaining to Auctioneers to read; Auction House $100.00 and Auctioneer $25.00 per year and to repeal Section 13-24 of the Code. Roll was called. All voted aye and the motion carried.
The City Clerk read a letter from W.H. Meador resigning his position as City Inspector, effective April 30, 1963. Mr. Brickell moved with Mr. Brewer seconding the motion that his resignation be accepted. On calling the roll, all voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Brickell made the motion, seconded by Mr. Mays that Loney Tucker be offered the job of City Inspector at a salary of $325.00 per month, starting April 15th. Roll was called. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Brickell gave a detailed report from the Sanitation Committee in regard to the recommended increased rates for Commercial Garbage pickup. Mr. Brickell moved with Mr. Cook seconding the motion that the Council accept and approve the increased rates. On calling the roll, Mr. Snow voted no, Mr. Sammons had left the meeting and all other members voted aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Perry made the motion, seconded by Mr. Wilson that the bills as okayed by the Finance Committee be paid. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Cook moved with Mr. Kelly seconding the motion that the dumping fees be set as follows:
$.50 for cars
$1.00 for pick-ups and small trailers
$2.50 for 2 ½ ton trucks and large vehicles
On calling the roll, all members present voted aye and the motion carried.
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.