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Minutes for the City Council meeting on June 5, 1967
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, June 5, 1967, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Pierce, Turner, Bennett, Ledbetter, Darling, Stricklin, Minx, Bowers, Copeland, Young, Johnson and Knight.
Rev. Bob Alexander gave the opening prayer.
Mr. Darling moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that because of the holiday, that the July meeting be held on the 10th and 24th. On calling the roll, voting nay: Minx and Young. Voting nay: Pierce, Turner, Bennett, Ledbetter, Darling, Stricklin, Bowers, Copeland, Johnson and Knight. Motion carried.
Mr. Copeland offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTON TO VACATE AND ABANDON BELMONT AVENUE BETWEEN THE WEST LINE OF MADISON STREET AND THE WEST END OF BELMONT AVENUE
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Pierce seconded the motion that the resolution be adopted. Roll was called and all members voted aye. Motion was carried. The resolution was given the number 1967:14.
After the Director of Public Works submitted a proposed ordinance on street specifications, Mr. Copeland moved with Mr. Darling seconding the motion that the Street Committee make a study and that the City Water and Light, the plumbers and the street building contractors be consulted in regards to said specifications. They are to recommend back to Council. On calling the roll, all voted aye and the motion was carried.
On motion by Mr. Darling, seconded by Mr. Knight that the Municipal Code Corp of Florida prepare supplement #2 of the Code of Ordinances at a cost not to exceed $1,500 in order to bring the code up-to-date. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Copeland moved with Mr. Bennett seconding the motion that the Mayor appoints a committee to investigate Mr. Bowers’ status with Barnett Construction Company consult with the City Attorney. On the roll call, Mr. Bowers passed, Mr. Copland voted aye and the all other members voted no. Motion failed.
Mr. Darling moved with Mr. Knight seconding the motion that the policy in paving parkways be changed; that unless an entire block is to be done, the City will not furnish the labor. This is not to include business places, churches or schools. On calling the roll, Mr. Copeland voted no and all other members voted aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Johnson offered the following ordinance for its first reading:
AN ORDINANCE LEVYING A SANITATION TAX FOR MOSQUITO CONTROL; PRESCRIBING A PENALTY FOR ITS VIOLATION AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mr. Darling made the motion, seconded by Mr. Turner that the ordinance be amended as follows: In Section I, to add “and/or residents” after property owners, and in lieu of “for each year”, to read for the year 1967. On the roll call, all voted aye and the motion carried. Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the rule be suspended and the ordinance as amended be placed on the second reading. All voted aye and the motion carried. Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the rule be further suspended and the ordinance be placed on its third and final reading. All voted aye and the motion carried. Mr. Knight then moved with Mr. Young seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. All voted aye on the roll call and the motion carried. Mr. Knight made the motion seconding was Mr. Pierce for the adoption of the Emergency Clause. All voted aye and the motion carried. The ordinance was given the number 1165.
Mr. Pierce offered the following ordinance for its first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE A STOP SIGN ON FRANKLIN STREET AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH WILKINS STREET; TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mr. Bennett offered the following ordinance for its first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 15-54 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY PROVIDING TWENTY (20) MPH SPEED ZONE IN CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL SECTIONS.
Mr. Bennett moved with Mr. Johnson seconding the motion that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the second reading. On calling the roll, all voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Turner offered the following ordinance for its first reading:
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING ON PORTIONS OF CERTAIN STREETS AT CERTAIN TIMES; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mr. Young moved with Mr. Ledbetter seconding the motion that the City Attorney be permitted to bring suit against Kaffka for violation of the Zoning Ordinance. On calling the roll, all voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the bills as okayed by the Finance Committee be paid. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Darling moved with Mr. Bennett seconding the motion that the City Attorney be directed to draw a resolution to renamed Bridge Street, an unnamed street, Logan Street and Kitchen Street from Belt Street to East Nettleton Avenue., American Legion Street. On calling the roll, all voted aye and the motion carried.
After much discussion, Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Young seconding the motion that Mr. Caldwell be allowed to move his bulk plant to corner of Fisher and Aggie Road (NE corner) and place the tanks above the ground, provided that they be set upright on concrete and use blow type tanks. It was the Fire Chief’s ruling that the tanks be placed underground, but that if Council did waiver, then the above specifications must be met and others also, according to the National Fire Prevention Code. On calling the roll, voting aye: Turner and Johnson. Voting nay: Pierce, Ledbetter, Darling, Stricklin, Minx, Bowers, Copeland and Young. Mr. Bennett and Mr. Knight passed. Motion failed.
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.