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Minutes for the City Council meeting on April 15, 1974
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES, APRIL 15, 1974
The City Council of the City of Jonesboro met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, April 15, 1974, at 7:00 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Park, Dr. Bowers, Hannah, Stricklin, Minx, Smith, Bowers, Burns, Johnson, Bridger and Ward. Absent: Pierce.
Dr. Bowers moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that the City exercises its option on the Heath property in the Industrial Park at a cost of $102,000.00 for 34 acres. All members present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Bowers moved with Mr. Hannah seconding the motion that, at the recommendation of the Insurance Committee that the City remain with the Municipal League Group Insurance for the time being, and that the City be given 6 weeks’ notice of any rate increase. All voted aye and the motion carried.
The ordinance to remove stop signs on Gee & Nettleton was on its 3rd and final reading. After opposition was expressed for the removal of the stop signs, Mr. Minx moved for its adoption and Mr. Minx seconded the motion. On calling the roll, all present voted nay and the motion failed.
Mr. Smith moved with Mr. Stricklin seconding the motion that the bid from Hawkins Equipment Co. on a side-mounted mower be accepted. Cost $4,789.50 mounted. All voted aye and motion carried.
The bids for 4 new police cars were opened. Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Park seconding the motion that the low bid from Aycock Pontiac for $3,371.44 be accepted providing the specs were met. All aye and the motion carried.
The following ordinance was on the 3rd and final reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE CERTAIN TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES; TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Park moved with Mr. Ward seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. All aye and motion carried. Motion by Johnson, second by Bowers to adopt the emergency clause passed unanimously. The ordinance was given the number 1401.
The following ordinance was on the 3rd and final reading:
AN ORDINANCE SETTING FORTH MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR WEEDS, VINES, GRASS AND LOW HANGING LIMBS: PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Bowers moved with Mr. Johnson seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. All aye and motion carried. Motion by Bowers, 2nd by Park to adopt the emergency clause passed unanimously. The ordinance was given the number 1402.
The following ordinance was on the 3rd and final reading:
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING CERTAIN MINIMUM BUILDING STANDARDS REQUIRED FOR HUD FLOOD INSURANCE, PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Ward moved with Mr. Park seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. All aye and motion carried. Motion by Park, 2nd by Dr. Bowers to adopt the emergency clause passed unanimously. The ordinance was given the number 1403.
AN ORDINANCE CLOSING CERTAIN STREETS IN THE SPURLOCK ADDITION was on the 3rd and final reading. Mr. Park moved with Mr. Hannah seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. All aye and the motion carried. The ordinance was given the number 1404.
Mr. Ward offered an ordinance closing certain streets in the Nettleton School area for its last reading. Mr. Smith moved with Mr. Stricklin seconding the motion that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the 2nd reading. All aye, motion carried.
Mr. Ward offered an ordinance rezoning a part of Caraway Road for its 1st reading.
Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Hannah seconding the motion that bids be asked for Baytex and the flying service to be used for the mosquito control this summer. All voted aye and motion carried.
After discussion on the matter, Mr. Ward moved with Mr. Bridger seconding the motion that the property on East Matthews be advertised for bids. Voting aye: Park, Stricklin, Smith, Bowers, Bridger and Ward. Voting nay: Dr. Bowers, Hannah, Minx, Burns and Johnson. Motion carried.
The Mayor appointed a committee to study annexations and make recommendations back to Council. There were no objections and the committee consists of Aubrey Scott, Ralph Morrison, Bill Roddy, Neil Stallings, Ralph Stricklin, Don Minx and Marion Ulmer.
Mr. Jim Hannah announced that the Civil Service Committee had appointed Bernard Simpson from the Fire Department and Lloyd Lamb from the Police Department to serve with them on the study.
The Mayor informed Council that he will write 3 railroads pointing out the crossing problems and the weed problem along with right-of-ways belonging to the railroads.
Mr. Smith moved with Mr. Johnson seconding the motion that the streets recommended by the Street Committee, dated April 4, 1974, be blacktopped. All aye and motion carried.
Mr. Ward moved with Mr. Johnson seconding the motion that the bills as okayed by the Finance Committee be paid. All voted aye and the motion carried.
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.