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Minutes for the City Council meeting on February 15, 1965
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas met in regular session at City Hall, Monday night, February 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, Heern, Williams, Pardew, Mays, Ledbetter and Snow.
A report from the Traffic Advisory Commission was read recommending to Council the importance of the passage of the proposed bond issue of the State of Arkansas.
Mr. Mays offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE PROPOSED BOND ISSUE OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS
Mr. Sammons moved with Mr. Ledbetter seconding the motion that the resolution be adopted. On calling the roll, all members voted aye and the motion was carried. The resolution was given the number 1965:07.
Mr. Mays then moved with Mr. Bridger seconding that up to $1,500.00 be allowed in order to up-date the Master Street and Traffic Plan. Roll was called. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Snow made the motion, seconded by Mr. Heern that the bills as okayed by the Finance Committee be paid. Roll was called and all voted aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Moved with Mr. Bridger seconding the motion that the Mayor be authorized to contract for the pouring of the concrete for the dog pound and the construction of the pound to proceed. On calling the roll, all members voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Mays offered the following 2 resolutions:
RESOLUTION CONDEMNING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 331 SOUTH BRIDGE STREET
RESOLUTION CONDEMNING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 522 EAST MONROE AVENUE
Mr. Griffin moved with Mr. Darling seconding the motion that the 2 above resolutions be adopted. On calling the roll, all members voted aye and the motion carried. The resolution for South Bridge was given the number 1965:08. The resolution for East Monroe was given the number 1965:09.
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.