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Minutes for the City Council meeting on May 21, 1973
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY MAY 21, 1973
The City Council of the City of Jonesboro met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, May 21, 1973, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney and the following named Councilmen: Pierce, Park, Dr. Bowers, Stricklin, Minx, Smith, Bowers, Goforth, Johnson, Bridger and Ward. Absent: Hannah and City Clerk.
The following Ordinance was on the third and final reading: (#1361 Motel tax)
AN ORDINANCE LEVYING A GROSS RECEIPT TAX, CREATING THE CITY OF JONESBORO ADVERTISING AND TOURIST PROMOTION FUND, AND THE CITY OF JONESBORO ADVERTISING AND TOURIST PROMOTION COMMISSION, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Bowers moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the Ordinance be adopted. Mr. Stricklin passed and all other members voted aye. Motion carried. Motion by Bowers, seconded by Park to adopt the Emergency Clause passed unanimously.
The following ordinance was on the third and final reading: (#1362 Rezoning)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE
Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Ward seconding the motion that the Ordinance be adopted. All present voted aye and the motion was carried. Motion by Park, seconded by Mr. Bowers to adopt the Emergency Clause, passed unanimously.
Mr. Bowers moved with Mr. Smith seconding the motion that an annexation ordinance that was on the 3rd and final reading be tabled until right-of-way can be acquired. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Ward moved with Mr. Bridger seconding the motion that the Alley Closing in the 1000 block of Huntington ordinance be adopted. It was on the 3rd & final reading.
ORDINANCE TO VACATE AND ABANDON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE ALLEY IN THE 1000 BLOCK OF HUNTINGTON AVENUE BETWEEN WALNUT AND NESBITT STREETS
All present voted aye and the motion carried. Motion by Ward, seconded by Park to adopt the Emergency Clause passed unanimously. The ordinance was given the number 1363.
Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Park seconding the motion to buy 2 International flat bed trucks for $3,733.35 each, providing they meet specifications. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that Charles Frierson III be authorized to proceed with condemnation proceedings for airport property. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
Council will meet Tuesday, May 29, at 7:30 for financial study.
Mr. Smith moved with Mr. Ward seconding the motion that a trailer permit be granted to David Thomas, 3707 School. Mr. Minx voted nay and all others present voted aye. The motion carried.
Mr. Stricklin offered a stop sign ordinance for its 1st reading.
Mr. Smith offered a resolution asking CW&L to install a traffic light at Nettleton and Hwy 1 bypass and one at Highland and the HWY 1 bypass.
RESOLUTION ASKING CWL TO INSTALL A TRAFFIC LIGHT AT NETTLETON AND HIGHWAY 1 BYPASS AND HIGHWAY 1 AT HIGHLAND AND THE HIGHWAY 1 BYPASS
Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that the Resolution be adopted. All present voted aye and the motion carried. There was no Resolution prepared. The resolution was given the number 1973:14.
Dr. Bowers moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that the AHD be requested to allow 4-way stop signs until lights are installed. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Ward moved with Mr. Johnson seconding the motion that 4 old police cars be advertised for sale, with the understanding that Council can reject any or all bids. All voted aye, motion carried.
Dr. Bowers moved with Mr. Park seconding the motion that up to $20,000 be allowed for a feasibility study of the city purchasing and operating the Ark La natural gas system. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Smith moved with Mr. Ward seconding the motion that Waste-co Corp be allowed to place a $6400 incinerator at the sanitary landfill for demonstration and use by the City. According to the agreement, the incinerator becomes a property of the city after 4 years. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Bridger seconding the motion that up to $5,000 be allowed for a professional efficiency study of the Sanitation Dept. All members voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Ward moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the bills as okayed, by the finance committee be paid. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.