title
Minutes for the City Council meeting on August 6, 1962
body
The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Ark., met in regular session at City Hall, Monday night, August 6, 1962, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney and the following named Councilmen: Brewer, Wilson, Brickell, Stallings, Snow, Kelly, Cook, Ledbetter, Copeland and Perry. Absent: Sammons, Smith and City Clerk.
Mr. Brickell offered the following ordinance and placed it on the first reading:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING A CERTAIN PORTION OF AN UNNAMED STREET CONNECTING FRANKLIN STREET AND GARLAND DRIVE IN MCCARTY ADDITION TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO
Mr. Brewer moved with Mr. Wilson seconding the motion that the rule be suspended and the ordinance placed on the second reading. Roll was called. All members present voted aye and the motion carried. Mr. Perry made the motion seconded by Mr. Brewer that the rule be further suspended and the ordinance be placed on the third and final reading. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried. Mr. Brickell then moved with Mr. Wilson seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. Roll was called. All aye and the motion carried. The ordinance was given the number 1056.
Mr. Snow made the motion seconded by Mr. Wilson that the Street Committee investigate the parking situation in front of the Farmers Union Market and make a recommendation back to Council. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
The following ordinance was automatically on its third and final reading:
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING ON A PORTION OF EAST STREET; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Brickell moved with Mr. Cook seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried. Mr. Cook moved with Mr. Brewer seconding the motion that the emergency clause be adopted. On calling the roll, all present voted aye and the motion carried. The ordinance was given the number 1057.
Mr. Copeland offered the following ordinance and placed it on the first reading:
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS IN THE CITY OF JONESBORO; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Brickell made the motion seconded by Mr. Brewer that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the second reading. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried. Mr. Cook moved with Mr. Brewer seconding the motion that the rule be further suspended and the ordinance be placed on the third and final reading. Roll was called. All voted aye and the motion carried. Mr. Brickell then moved with Mr. Cook seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried. The motion was made by Mr. Snow, seconded by Mr. Cook for the adoption of the emergency clause. On the roll call, all voted aye and the motion carried. The ordinance was given the number 1058.
Mr. Cook offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS FOR PROPERTY TO BE DESIGNATED BY THE INDUSTRIAL COMMITTEE
Mr. Brewer moved with Mr. Brickell seconding the motion that the resolution be adopted. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1962:14.
Mr. Cook offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS TO ACQUIRE RIGHT-OF-WAY ON THE EAST SIDE OF CARSON STREET BETWEEN WASHINGTON AND MONROE
Mr. Brickell moved with Mr. Brewer seconding the motion that the resolution be adopted. On calling the roll, all voted aye and the motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1962:15.
Mr. Brickell made the motion seconded by Mr. Cook that the City advertises for bids for a new and used drag line, completely overhauled, available for demonstration and with a guarantee. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Snow made the motion seconded by Mr. Perry that the bills as okayed by the Finance Committee be paid. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Cook moved with Mr. Snow seconding the motion that the City purchases a 24-yard Pak-Mor hydraulic unit at a price of not over $4,595.00. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Brickell moved with Mr. Ledbetter seconding the motion that bids on a truck for a packer type body be adjusted after specifications are determined. Roll was called. All voted aye and the motion carried.
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.