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Minutes for the City Council meeting on June 6, 1966
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Ark., met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, June 6, 1966, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Sammons, Griffin, Wilson, Darling, Stallings, Keller, Williams, Pardew, Mays, Ledbetter and Snow.
After Mr. Bridger’s letter of resignation was read, Mr. Snow offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS APPRECIATION TO JAMES BRIDGER FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE CITY AND THE CITIZENS AS AN ALDERMAN
Mr. Mays moved with Mr. Darling seconding the motion that the resolution be adopted. On calling the roll, all voted aye and the motion was carried. The resolution was given the number 1966:17.
Mr. Paul Johnston, auditor for the City for 1965, appeared before Council and answered questions from the Councilmen pertaining to the 1965 audit and made several recommendations for the future to improve the account, billing, etc., of the City.
The City Attorney read a letter from Charles Frierson, Jr., resigning from the Chairmanship and membership of the Traffic Advisory Commission. Also, Mr. Frierson’s letter was read, giving the City the right-of-way on East Washington, the old Dr. Faris property. Mr. Stallings moved and Mr. Snow seconded the motion that the resignation of Mr. Frierson be accepted and the following resolution be adopted. On calling the roll, all voted aye and the motion carried.
RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS APPRECIATION TO CHARLES FRIERSON FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE CITY AND THE CITIZENS OF JONESBORO AS A MEMBER OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION, THE PARKING STUDY COMMITTEE AND THE TRAFFIC ADVISORY COMMISSION
The resolution was given the number 1966:15.
Mr. Stallings offered the following ordinance for its first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954 PROVIDING FOR CHANGE IN ZONING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
Mr. Mays offered and moved for its adoption and the following resolution to purchase Main Street property (Plietz) and Mr. Ledbetter seconded the motion. Mr. Keller moved with Mr. Williams seconding the motion that the resolution be amended to add the adjacent property to Alton Box Company. Roll was called and all members voted aye on the amendment and the resolution be adopted as amended.
RESOLUTION TO ISSUE CAPITAL NOTES AS PRESCRIBED BY ORDINANCE 1123 FOR PROPERTY
The resolution was given the number 1966:16.
Mr. Sammons offered and moved for its adoption, the following resolution. Mr. Wilson seconded the motion.
RESOLUTION DIRECTING PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER ORDINANCE
On the roll call, Keller and Pardew passed, Mays, Darling and Snow voted no and Sammons, Griffin, Wilson, Stallings, Williams and Ledbetter voted aye. Motion failed. After much discussion, Mays, Snow and Darling changed their vote to aye and the motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1966:18.
Mr. Snow moved with Mr. Mays seconding the motion that all papers, deed, etc., pertaining to the purchase of real estate by the City of Jonesboro be inspected and approved by the City Attorney. All members voted aye on the roll call and the motion carried.
Mr. Snow made the motion seconded by Mr. Darling that the Mayor and the Street Committee study the feasibility of a stop light for pedestrians in front of the hospital and meet with the doctors to see what they want and report back to Council with their recommendation. Roll was called. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Sammons moved with Mr. Darling seconding the motion that the Insurance Committee studies the matter of the group insurance plan since the rates have increased. The City is to pay the difference on the increase until such time that the committee has a new contract or works out some solution with Council approval. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Keller made the motion seconded Mr. Mays that Mr. Charles Johnson be appointed Alderman of the 1st Ward to fill out the unexpired term of James Bridger. All members voted unanimously on this motion.
Mr. Snow made the motion seconded by Mr. Pardew that the bills as okayed by the Finance Committee be paid. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Stallings moved with Mr. Snow seconding the motion that the Real Estate Option Committee be authorized to negotiate and take an option on the Coble property and report back to Council. On calling the roll, all voted aye and the motion carried.
After Bill Johnson, Public Works Director, recommended it, Mr. Pardew moved with Mr. Stallings seconding the motion that the city participate in the Neighborhood Facilities Program for the Patrick Street Community Center. Roll was called and all voted aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Pardew moved with Mr. Snow seconding the motion that the Street Committee’s recommendation for the 1966 street program be accepted and includes a bridge across Whiteman’s Creek, connecting School Street with Sun Street. Mr. Darling moved with Mr. Snow to amend the recommendation by striking Item 7. Calling the roll on the amendment, voting aye: Griffin, Darling, Stallings, Keller, Pardew, Mays, Ledbetter and Snow. Voting nay: Sammons, Wilson and Williams. Motion carried. Calling the roll on the motion as amended, all members voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Mays moved with Mr. Pardew seconding the motion that in Item 8 the prices on the bridges be brought back before Council before any purchase is made. On calling the roll, all voted aye and the motion was carried.
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.