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Minutes for the City Council meeting on September 17, 1962
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Ark., met in regular session at City Hall, Monday night, September 17, 1962, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Sammons, Brewer, Wilson, Smith, Brickell, Stallings, Snow, Kelly, Cook, Ledbetter, Copeland and Perry.
Mr. Stallings offered the following ordinance and placed it on the first reading:
AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING A PORTION OF SECTION 8, 9 AND 16 OF TOWNSHIP 14 NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST, IN CRAIGHEAD COUNTY, ARKANSAS, TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS
Mr. Cook made the motion seconded by Mr. Sammons that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the second reading. Roll was called and all voted aye. Motion carried. Mr. Cook moved with Mr. Smith seconding the motion that the rule be further suspended and the ordinance be placed on the third and final reading. On calling the roll, all voted aye, except Mr. Copeland and the motion carried. Mr. Snow then moved with Mr. Brewer seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. Roll was called. All voted aye, except Mr. Copeland. Motion carried. Mr. Cook made the motion seconded by Mr. Snow that the emergency clause be adopted. All aye, except Mr. Copeland and the motion carried. The ordinance was given the number 1062.
Mr. Smith made the motion seconded by Mr. Sammons that the amounts and payments concerning the East School property be confirmed as set out in letter dated September 13, 1962. Copy of this letter inserted in the Minute Book. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Perry made the motion seconded by Mr. Sammons that Council wait two weeks to take bids or buy a new or used dragline. On calling the roll, voting aye: Sammons, Brewer, Wilson and Perry. Mr. Smith passed and voting nay: Brickell, Stallings, Snow, Kelly, Cook, Ledbetter and Copeland. Motion failed.
After discussion, Mr. Brickell moved with Mr. Ledbetter seconding the motion that Council accept bids on a new dragline, with specifications to be drawn up by the Sanitation Committee and Ralph King and the bid to be in October 1, 1962. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Cook moved with Mr. Stalling seconding the motion that the west side of Church Street be widened from Nettleton to Strawn as much as the right of way will permit, but not to go any further than the landing of the steps at the rear of the grocery store on the corner of Church and Strawn. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Perry made the motion seconded by Mr. Cook that the bills as okayed by the Finance Committee be paid. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Smith offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO CONVEY PROPERTY TO CITY WATER AND LIGHT PLANT
Mr. Smith moved with Mr. Cook seconding the motion that the resolution be adopted. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1962:18.
Mr. Brickell offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION FOR INTERIM BORROWING
Mr. Cook made the motion seconded by Mr. Wilson that the resolution be adopted. All voted aye on the roll call and the motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1962:17.
Mr. Cook moved with Mr. Brewer seconding the motion that the City advertise for sale the Nash Rambler and the 58 Pontiac, used police cars, and the bids be sealed and submitted by noon on October 1, 1962. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.