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Minutes for the City Council meeting on September 5, 1978
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 5, 1978
The Jonesboro City Council met in regular session, Tuesday, September 5, 1978, at 7:30 p.m. Present: Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney and all elected aldermen.
Mr. Hannah moved that the minutes of August 21, 1978, be approved as mailed, seconded by Mr. Stricklin, all voted aye.
Mr. Park offered the following resolution:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF FULL APPLICATION FOR SMALL CITIES PROGRAM FUNDING, MAKING CERTAIN ASSURANCES TO DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO CERTIFY CONTENTS OF THIS RESOLUTION
On motion by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Hinson, the resolution was approved by unanimous vote of council. The resolution was given the number 1978:13.
Glen Bradley, Civil Service Director, recommended to council that the City proceed with applications for a 50/50 grant for acquiring radio control for siren system. Mayor advised council that the Jonesboro Jaycees had pledged funds for the radio controls and concluded that the Jaycees are to be highly commended for their efforts in the endeavor. Mr. Stricklin moved that two applications be submitted, one for the radio controls and the other for three additional sirens. The motion was seconded by Mr. Shepard, all voted aye.
Delores Petty, representing neighbors in the McAdams, McDaniel, and Borgman Streets area presented petitions to council concerning speed barriers on these streets. On motion by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Bridge and unanimous vote of council, the request will be turned over to the Traffic Safety Officer for his recommendations at the next meeting.
Mr. Smith offered the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES; TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Shepard offered the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING CERTAIN LANDS ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, LOCATED IN WARD 2, ZONED RESIDENTIAL (R3); BY ORDER OF THE COUNTY COURT OF CRAIGHEAD COUNTY, ARKANSAS
The following bids were opened for anti-freeze:
Southern Market Aff. 2.44 gallon cans 2.24 gallon drums
Troy Coleman 2.69
A & G Auto Parts 2.85 2.65
Otasco 2.79
Holden Auto Parts 2.99
Gibsons Discount 3.14
Automotive Supply 3.65
Jonesboro Grocer 2.78
Mr. Park moved that the city accept the bid from Southern Market Affiliates at 2.44 per gallon can, seconded by Mr. Shelton. All voted aye.
The following bids were opened for the Department of Public Works:
Todd Uniform 6.95 shirt w stripe
6.65 shirt e/o stripe
8.25 pants
13.55 jacket, hip length
12.10 “Ike”
Sears 7.00 shirts
7.75 pants
16.00 jackets
12.00 jumpsuits
Andersons 7.95 shirt
8.95 pants
16.50 jackets
On motion by Mr. Shelton, seconded by Mr. Shepard, the bids were referred to the Purchasing Agent. All council voted aye.
The Mayor read a letter to council from the General Services Administration concerning the purchase of the Federal Building for $115,000.00 and requiring a deposit of $11,500.00 as earnest money. Mr. Minx moved that the Mayor be authorized to proceed with payment of earnest money, seconded by Mr. Park. On roll call, all voted aye except Mr. Hannah who cast a nay vote.
On motion by Mr. Province, seconded by Mr. Smith and unanimous vote of Council, the Fall Clean-up will be scheduled for October 30 - November 11.
Mr. Bridger moved that the Public Works Department proceed with Phase II overlays (see copy attached). The motion was seconded by Mr. Minx and all council voted aye.
There being no further business to come before council, the meeting adjourned.