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Minutes for the City Council meeting on August 17, 1959
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Ark. met in regular session at City Hall, Monday night, August 17, 1959, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Atty., City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Keister, Snow, Field, Williams, Brickell, Rogers, Smith, Heern, Copeland, Griffin and Ebbert. Absent: Mr. Parks.
Mr. Rogers offered the following Ordinance and placed it on the first reading:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND ABANDONING AN ALLEY BETWEEN SMITH AND HAVEN STREETS IN SHARP’S SUBDIVISION.
Mr. Rogers made the motion, seconded by Mr. Ebbert, that the rule be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on the second reading. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried. Mr. Rogers made the motion, seconded by Mr. Ebbert, that the rule be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on the third and final reading. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried. Mr. Rogers made the motion, seconded by Mr. Williams, that the Ordinance be adopted. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried. The ordinance was given the number 990.
The Committee appointed to investigate the telephone bill gave their report. They recommended that the Inter-Com be left in. Mr. Keister made the motion, seconded by Mr. Heern, that the Council accept the recommendation and all lines remain as they are. Roll was called. All members present voted aye, except Mr. Copeland who voted no. Motion carried.
Mr. Rogers moved with Mr. Heern seconding, that the street problem on South Culberhouse be referred to the Street Committee for investigation and recommendation at the next Council meeting. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
The bids for resurfacing the City streets were opened and read. Mr. Keister made the motion, seconded by Mr. Rogers, that the bid of Wood Construction Co. be accepted at a total cost of $32,870.19. Roll was called. Voting aye-Keister, Snow, Williams, Griffin, Brickell, Rogers, Smith, Heern and Copeland. Voting no-Field and Ebbert. Motion carried.
The Mayor appointed Alan Patteson, Jr. to the Library Board to serve out the unexpired term of Mrs. Tom Burress. Mr. Rogers made the motion, seconded by Mr. Field, that the Mayor’s appointment be accepted. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Charles Frierson presented to Council the Jonesboro Parking Study report. Each Councilman was given a written copy. After discussion and study of the report, Mr. Ebbert offered the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE JONESBORO PARKING STUDY REPORT.
Mr. Ebbert made the motion, seconded by Mr. Brickell, that the Resolution be adopted. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1959:20.
The Mayor appointed Mr. Field and Mr. Copeland to work with the Jonesboro Parking Committee.
The American Legion offered the City the use of approximately 300 x 300 ft on East Washington for free parking space. They asked in return that the City do the curb cutting according to their specifications. Mr. Ebbert asked that the Council go on record thanking the American Legion for their gesture. Mr. Brickell made the motion, seconded by Mr. Williams, that the Street Committee investigate the matter and recommend to Council at the next meeting. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
The following Ordinance was offered and placed on the second reading:
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE OPERATION OF TAXI CABS WITHIN THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, REQUIRING TAXI CAB EQUIPMENT TO BE IN SAFE MECHANICAL OPERATING CONDITION; PROVIDING FOR A QUARTERLY INSPECTION OF SAID TAXI CAB EQUIPMENT; PROVIDING A FEE FOR SAID INSPECTION; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION HEREOF, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mr. Brickell made the motion, seconded by Mr. Keister, that the rule be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on the third and final reading. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried. Mr. Keister made the motion, seconded by Mr. Brickell, that the Ordinance be adopted. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried. Roll was called on the Emergency Clause. All aye. The ordinance was given the number 991.
Mr. Keister gave his report and recommended that Osborn & Osborn continue as previously recommended. Mr. Rogers made the motion, seconded by Mr. Griffin, that the City enter into an agreement with Osborn & Osborn to study and install an adequate system of bookkeeping and budget control as outlined in their proposal at a cost not to exceed $1,250.00. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Snow made the motion, seconded by Mr. Brickell, that the Parking lot in the 100 block of S. Main known as the Claunch property be resurfaced with 2 inches of hot mix at a cost of $1.00 per sq. yard. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Rogers made the motion, seconded by Mr. Keister, that the bills as okayed by the Finance Committee be paid. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn until Tuesday, September 8, 1959, at 7:30 p.m.