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Minutes for the City Council meeting on February 5, 1973
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY NIGHT FEBRUARY 5, 1973
The City Council of the City of Jonesboro met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night February 5, 1973, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Pierce, Park, Dr. Bowers, Hannah, Stricklin, Minx, Smith Bowers, Goforth, Johnson, Bridger and Ward.
Mr. Stricklin offered the following Resolution and Mr. Smith moved with Mr. Johnson seconding the motion that the Resolution be adopted. All voted aye, motion carried.
RESOLUTION NAMING JUDGES AND CLERKS FOR THE CITY WATER AND LIGHT ELECTION FOR 1973
The resolution was given the number 1973:01.
A group of property owners filed a petition objecting to a trailer being placed on the property located at 512 Thomas. Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Stricklin seconding the motion that the matter of the objecting petition be put in the minutes. All members voted aye and the motion carried.
Dr. Bowers moved with Mr. Park seconding the motion that the City be authorized to purchase 16.6 acres on Hwy 18 E for an addition to the airport property from Kiech for the sum of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) less whatever may be accessible from the FFA or other sources. All members voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Park offered the following Resolution and Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Park seconding the motion that the Resolution be adopted. All voted aye, motion carried.
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPTING THE PROVISIONS OF PROJECT NO. 8-05-0033-01 WITH FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
The resolution was given the number 1973:02.
Mr. Park reported that the finance committee, recommend that a 5% increase in salary plus longevity be given to the present employees with no additional personnel added at this time. Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Ward seconding the motion that the Budget be adopted subject to revision later on. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that the Fire Chief work up specs for 2 Fire pumpers and have ready for the next meeting. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Hannah moved with Dr. Bowers seconding the motion that the City purchase a piece of property, approximately 100x175 from the County for $1.00. Property is located beside the County shop. All voted aye and the motion carried. Dr. Bowers asked that the Council express its appreciation to the County for this offer and that their gratitude be made a part of the minutes.
Mr. Ward moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that the bills as okayed, by the finance committee be paid. All voted aye.
No further business, Council adjourned.