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Minutes for the City Council meeting on May 7, 1973
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY NIGHT MAY 7, 1973
The City Council of the City of Jonesboro met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, May 7, 1973, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Pierce, Par, Dr. Bowers, Hannah, Stricklin, Minx, Smith, Bowers, Goforth, Johnson, Bridger and Ward. Mr. Minx was not present for the 1st roll calls.
Mr. Stricklin offered the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PROVISIONS OF THE GRANT OFFER FOR PROJECT NO. 8-05-003-02 WITH THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
Mr. Stricklin moved with Mr. Smith seconding the motion that the Resolution be adopted. All present voted aye and motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1973:10.
Dr. Bowers moved with Mr. Stricklin seconding the motion that the city deed to the City Water & Light Plant a piece of property in the Industrial Park, size 200x250. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Pierce moved with Mr. Stricklin seconding the motion that the Valley View water line on Young St. be removed by the City Water & Light and that the cost to the city not to exceed $6,400.00. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Pierce offered the following Resolution and Mr. Ward moved for its adoption with Mr. Park seconding the motion. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
RESOLUTION TO SELL PROPERTY TO THE JONESBORO URBAN RENEWAL
The resolution was given the number 1973:11.
Mr. Park moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the JUD application be submitted, and all members voted aye. Motion carried. The Mayor appointed the Parking Committee of the Council to work with the downtown merchants on a plan for the downtown area for more parking and other things.
Mr. Park offered the following Resolution and moved for its adoption with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion. All members voted aye and the motion carried.
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE NDP AND ANNUAL INCREMENT AND TO AUTHORIZE THE JONESBORO URBAN RENEWAL TO FILE AN APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
The resolution was given the number 1973:12.
Mr. Park offered the following Resolution and moved for its adoption with Mr. Pierce seconding. All voted aye and the motion carried.
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE JONESBORO URBAN RENEWAL
The resolution was given the number 1973:13.
Mr. Park moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the city enter into the Cooperation agreement with the JUR. A copy of said agreement is on file with the City Clerk. All members voted aye and the motion carried.
An ordinance to rezone an area in Willow Creek and the northeast corner of Stallings Lane and Caraway Road was on the 2nd reading.
The hearing on closing Stone St. was held with Attorney Westbrooke representing the petitioners to close it, and Attorney Mooney representing the 1st National Bank objecting to the closing. Also, a number of property owners from the area appeared protesting the Street being closed. After discussion and hearing from both sides, Mr. Hannah moved with Mr. Park seconding the motion that Stone Street not be abandoned. On calling the roll, Mr. Bowers passed and Mr. Stricklin voted nay. All other members voted aye and the motion carried.
After a bid was opened on a piece of property on E. Matthews offering $25,000 to the City for it, Mr. Johnson moved with Dr. Bowers seconding the motion that the bid not be accepted. All voted aye and the motion carried.
The ordinance to close an alley on Huntington between Nesbitt and Walnut was on its second reading.
An ordinance to levy a Hotel-Motel tax and creating a tourist fund and a tourist promotion commission was on its 2nd reading.
An ordinance annexing 10 acres off of S. Culberhouse was on its second reading.
The Mayor appointed Mr. Minx, Mr. Ward and Mr. Goforth to make a study of road blocks. Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Smith seconding the motion to permit Huntington House to hold a road block as requested. All members voted aye and the motion carried.
Requests for 5 trailer permits was presented to Council by the Building Inspector. After discussion, Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Goforth seconding the motion that Items 1, 2 and 5 be granted; 603 Eason, 204 W. Woodrow and 4404 Janice. On calling the roll, Mr. Minx voted nay and all other members voted aye. Motion was carried.
Bids were opened for a pickup truck for the Parks Dept. Mr. Hannah moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that the low bid from Chevrolet for $3,238.87 be accepted providing it meets the specs. All members voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Pierce offered an ordinance rezoning 3 pieces of property, Bennett property, SW Drive and Cathedral Baptist Church for its 1st reading.
Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Ward seconding the motion that the rule of adjourning @ 10:30 p.m. be suspended and Council continue with the meeting. Voting aye: Park, Stricklin, Smith, Goforth, Johnson, Bridger and Ward. Voting nay: Pierce, Dr. Bowers, Minx, Bowers and Mr. Hannah passed. Motion carried.
Mr. Hannah gave a report from the committee studying the Ambulance Service for the City. Mr. Smith moved with Mr. Goforth seconding the motion that an EMC be set up. Dr. Bowers voted nay, Mr. Johnson passed and all other members voted aye. The motion was carried.
Mr. Ward moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that the bills as okayed by the finance committee be paid. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Bowers moved with Mr. Park seconding the motion that bids be asked for a new city shop and new equipment, specs to be furnished by the city engineer. All voted aye, except Dr. Bowers, who passed. Motion carried.
Mr. Stricklin moved with Mr. Ward seconding the motion that the City Attorney be authorized to negotiate with owners on Young St. for some additional right-of-way. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Smith moved with Mr. Stricklin seconding the motion that bids be asked on 2 new flat bed trucks, 1 ½ to 2 tons, specs by City Engineer. Dr. Bowers passed and all other members voted aye. Motion carried.
There being no further business, Council adjourned unanimously.