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Minutes for the City Council meeting on September 15, 1975
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 15, 1975
The Jonesboro City Council met in regular session, Monday, September 15, 1975, at 7:30 p.m. There were present; Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney, and the following named aldermen: Ward, Sanderson, Bridger, Burns, Stricklin, Minx, Smith, Bowers, Haggenmacher, Johnson, Hannah and Darling.
The following ordinance was on third and final reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE CERTAIN TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE: TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF: AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Johnson moved that the ordinance be adopted to include the emergency clause, seconded by Mr. Darling, all members voted aye. Motion carried. The ordinance was given the number 1467.
The following ordinance was on third and final reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 13-1 WHICH PROVIDES FOR A PRIVILEGE TAX AND LICENSE TO DO BUSINESS WITHIN THE CITY OF JONESBORO, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Hannah moved for the adoption of the ordinance to include the emergency clause, seconded by Mr. Ward. All members voted aye, motion carried. The ordinance was given the number 1468.
The following ordinance was on second reading:
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR PURCHASES FOR LESS THAN $1,000.00 BY THE PURCHASING AGENT OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS
On motion by Mr. Hannah, seconded by Mr. Ward, permission was granted to place house trailers at 716 Hope and 819 Logan. Roll call voting aye, Ward, Sanderson, Bridger, Burns, Stricklin, Smith, Bowers, Haggenmacher, Johnson, Hannah and Darling. Voting nay, Mr. Minx.
On recommendation of the Mayor, Mr. Burns moved that Mr. Stan Langley be appointed to the Library Board replacing Mr. Tom Robinson, who had resigned. Motion seconded by Mr. Stricklin. All voted aye, motion carried.
Mr. Ward offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION APPROVING AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN FOR EMPLOYMENT SECTION 111 COMPLIANCE PLAN, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN FOR CONTRACTORS, AND CITIZENS PARTICIPATION PLAN
Mr. Minx moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Smith. All voted aye, motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1975:16.
Mr. Sanderson offered the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE ALLEYS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Stricklin moved that renovation of the building at Church and Cate began as soon as plans are ready, seconded by Mr. Burns. All voted aye, motion carried.
Mr. Sanderson moved that the bills be paid as okayed by the Finance Committee, seconded by Mr. Ward. All voted aye, motion carried.
Mr. Burns offered a Resolution requesting that industries coming into the City under Act 9 Bonds make contributions to the city in lieu of taxes, and moved for the adoption of same, seconded by Mr. Bridger. After some discussion on the matter, Mr. Bridger withdrew his second and the motion was tabled.
Mr. Ward moved, with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that the resolution be studied by the Industrial Committee of Council and Chamber of Commerce. All members voted aye, motion carried.
There being no further business, council adjourned.