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Minutes for the City Council meeting on October 2, 1967
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, October 2, 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.
Dr. Carl Reng appeared before Council requesting some relief for the traffic problem at ASU. Mr. Pierce moved with Mr. Bennett seconding the motion that the Mayor and the City Engineer make a study of the problem and the possibility of a by-pass and to report back their recommendation at the next Council meeting. On calling the roll, all voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Young offered the following ordinance for its first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO PROHIBIT THE CITY OF JONESBORO FROM DOING BUSINESS WITH ALL FIRMS, PERSONS AND BUSINESSES WHICH HAVE NOT PAID A PRIVILEGE TAX AND PROCURED A LICENSE TO OPERATE IN THE CITY OF JONESBORO.
Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on its second reading. On calling the roll, all voted aye and the motion carried. Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the rule be further suspended and the ordinance be placed on the third and final reading. All voted aye and the motion carried. Mr. Johnson then moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion, that the ordinance be adopted. All voted aye and the motion carried. Motion by Mr. Knight, seconded by Mr. Darling for the adoption of the Emergency Clause passed unanimously. The ordinance was given the number 1180.
Mr. Knight offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION REQUIRING ALL RAILWAY CROSSING BE RECONSTRUCTED, ALTERED OR IMPROVED FOR THE SAFETY OF THE PEOPLE IN JONESBORO, ARKANSAS
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Turner seconding the motion that the resolution be adopted. All voted aye and the motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1967:21.
Mr. Turner moved with Mr. Darling seconding the motion that the 15 year Ebbert lease not be approved by the Council. On the roll call, voting aye: Turner, Bennett, Darling; Passing: Pierce, Stricklin, Minx, Bowers, Young, Johnson and Knight; Voting nay: Ledbetter and Copeland. Motion failed.
Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Stricklin seconding the motion that the above matter of the Ebbert lease be tabled indefinitely. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Johnson seconding the motion that the bills as okayed by the Finance Committee be paid. All aye, motion carried.
Mr. Eric Rogers, Jr. read to Council a resolution passed by the Urban Renewal Commission and after much discussion, Mr. Copeland moved with Mr. Knight seconding the motion that the City Attorney prepare a resolution for setting up an Urban Renewal Agency and have it ready by the next meeting. On the roll call, all present voted aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Knight made the motion, seconded by Mr. Young that the Fire Department be allowed to purchase 3 couches at $60.00 each. All aye, motion carried.
Mr. Copeland moved with Mr. Bennett seconding the motion that the City files a condemnation suit for right-of-way from Coca-Cola Plant, unless some other negotiations can be made. On the roll call, Mr. Minx and Mr. Johnson had left the meeting. Voting aye: Pierce, Turner, Bennett, Ledbetter, Copeland and Knight. Voting nay: Darling, Stricklin and Young. Mr. Bowers passed. Motion failed.
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.