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Minutes for the City Council meeting on February 4, 1974.
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, February 4, 1974, at 7:00 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk, and the following named Councilmen: Pierce, Park, Dr. Bowers, Hannah, Stricklin, Minx, Smith, Bowers, Goforth, Johnson, Bridger and Ward.
Jonesboro Cable TV requested a hearing for a rate increase. Mr. Hannah moved with Mr. Minx seconding the motion that a special hearing be set for Tuesday, February 12, 1974, at 7:00 p.m. Dr. Bowers passed and all other members voted aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Stricklin offered the following resolution and Mr. Pierce moved for its adoption with Mr. Stricklin seconding the motion. All voted aye and the motion carried.
RESOLUTION NAMING JUDGES AND CLERKS FOR THE CITY WATER AND LIGHT PLANT ELECTION FOR 1974
The resolution was given the number 1974:34.
Mr. Pierce moved with Mr. Ward seconding the motion that 42 meters be allowed for the new parking lot on Main and Monroe for $29.50 with trade-in. Mr. Bridger voted nay and all other members voted aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Smith seconding the motion that a 5% increase in salary be allowed Gene Martz stating February 1. Dr. Bowers passed and all others voted aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Hannah moved with Mr. Johnson seconding the motion that the East Washington property be sold back to original owners and at the same price. All voted aye and motion was carried.
Mr. Park moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the Rook property on Young St. be settled for $3,250.00. All aye. Carried.
Mr. Pierce moved with Mr. Ward seconding the motion that a trailer be allowed on Frisco by Sonny Dunnigan. Mr. Minx voted nay and all others voted aye. Motion carried.
Ordinance on 15 MPH limit in North Acres was on 2nd reading.
Ordinance on STOP sign at Pine and Warren was on its 2nd reading.
Ordinance on zoning amendment was on its 2nd reading.
Ordinance on building code was on its 2nd reading.
Ordinance on gas code was on the 2nd reading.
Ordinance on housing code was on the 2nd reading.
Mr. Ward offered the following two ordinances for their first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1197 FIXING THE SALARY OF THE CITY TREASURER DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1019 FIXING THE SALARY OF THE CITY CLERK, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Pierce moved with Mr. Ward seconding the motion that the rule be suspended and the ordinances be placed on their 2nd reading. All voted aye and motion carried. Mr. Ward moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the rule be further suspended and the ordinances be placed on the 3rd and final reading. All aye and the motion carried. Mr. Pierce moved with Mr. Ward seconding the motion that the ordinances be adopted. All aye and motion carried. Motion by Ward, seconded by Pierce to adopt the emergency clauses passed unanimously. The ordinance for the City Treasurer was given the number 1390. The ordinance for the City Clerk was given the number 1389.
Mr. Ward moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the bills as okayed by the finance committee be paid. All aye and motion carried.
Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Park seconding the motion that bids be asked for two new sanitation trucks. All aye, motion carried.
Mr. Ward moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that Mr. Jim Hannah serve as Vice-Mayor. Mr. Hannah passed and all others vote aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Stricklin offered an ordinance setting the mayor’s expenses for 1973 and 1974 for its 1st reading.
AN ORDINANCE TO MAKE APPROPRIATION TO DEFRAY EXPENSES IN CONNECTION WITH PUBLIC RELATION ACTIVITIES OF THE OFFICE OF MAY FOR THE YEAR 1973 - 1974 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on 2nd reading. All aye and motion carried. Mr. Ward moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the rule be further suspended and the ordinance be placed on the 3rd and final reading. All aye and motion was carried. Mr. Park moved with Mr. Stricklin seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. All aye and motion was carried. Motion by Park, second by Pierce, to adopt the emergency clause passed unanimously. The ordinance was given the number 1391.
Mr. Pierce moved with Mr. Ward seconding the motion that bids be taken on action seal according to specs. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Dr. Bowers moved with Mr. Stricklin seconding the motion that the City Attorney draw up an ordinance prohibiting littering on Parks. All aye and motion was carried.
Dr. Bowers offered the following resolution to amend the auto tag resolution and Mr. Smith moved with Mr. Park seconding the motion that the resolution be adopted. All aye motion carried.
RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE AUTO TAG RESOLUTION
The resolution was given the number 1974:02.
There being no further business, Council unanimously adjourned.