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Minutes for the City Council meeting on May 6, 1974
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES, MAY 6, 1974
The City Council of the City of Jonesboro met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, May 6, 1974, at 7:00 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Park, Dr. Bowers, Hannah, Stricklin, Minx, Smith, Bowers, Burns, Johnson, Bridger and Ward. Absent: Pierce.
Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Ward seconding the motion that May 13th be the date for hearing an appeal from the Planning Committee. All present voted aye and motion carried.
Mr. Hannah moved with Dr. Bowers seconding the motion that the property owned by the City on Hope & Allis be turned over to the Parks Commission for park use. All aye and motion carried.
A rezoning ordinance on Caraway & Thadeaus was on its 2nd reading.
An ordinance closing certain streets in the Nettleton School area was on the third and final reading.
ORDINANCE TO VACATE AND ABANDON DUDLY STREET
Mr. Hannah moved with Mr. Minx seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. All aye and motion carried, Motion by Bowers to adopt the emergency clause, seconded by Hannah passed unanimously. The ordinance was given the number 1405.
Mr. Bowers moved with Mr. Minx seconding the motion that the low bid for the flying service for mosquito control be accepted, providing specs are met and FAA approved. All aye, motion carried.
Mr. Burns moved with Mr. Ward seconding the motion that the low bidder, which was Paragould Flying Service at $1,195.00 per job, is unable to spray at the time the service is needed, he states in writing to the Mayor. The Mayor is then authorized to engage the next low bidder. All voted aye and motion carried.
A bid of $27,000 from Max Dacus for the property on East Matthews was opened. Mr. Park moved with Mr. Bridger seconding the motion that the bid be rejected. All aye and motion carried.
Mr. Stricklin moved with Mr. Ward seconding the motion that Tom Robinson be reappointed to the Library Board for a 3 year term. All aye and motion was carried.
The bid for Baytex was unanimously given to Helena Chemical Co. Cost $21.50 per gallon.
Mr. Hannah moved with Mr. Park seconding the motion that $23,000 be allowed for JUR as the city’s share for the project. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Hannah moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that the condemnation on Bridge St. be tabled until the next regular council meeting, and that the Urban Renewal Agency be present to explain their plans.
Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Smith seconding the motion that the low bid from Ralph Cox, $13,916.00 be accepted to do the back-filling, excavation etc. at the North School area park. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that the CME Church be granted permission to solicit funds for 30 days. All aye and motion was carried.
Dr. Bowers moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that Don Smith be appointed to the Planning Commission for a 3 yr. term. He fills the appointment of Joe Clay Young which expired. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Ward moved with Mr. Johnson seconding the motion that the bills be okayed by the Finance Committee be paid. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Hannah moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that the various fraternities be commended for their work at Craighead Forest. All present voted aye and motion carried.
There being on further business, Council voted to adjourn.