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Minutes for the City Council meeting on July 5, 1966
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Ark., met in regular session in City Hall, Tuesday night, July 5, 1966, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney and the following named Councilmen: Sammons, Griffin, Wilson, Johnson, Darling, Stallings, Keller, Williams, Pardew, Ledbetter and Snow. Absent: City Clerk and Mays.
Mr. Sammons offered the following resolution and moved for its adoption with Mr. Ledbetter seconding the motion. All members present voted aye and the motion carried.
RESOLUTION TO BORROW MONEY FROM MERCANTILE BANK TO PRESERVE PROPERTY LEASED TO FROLIC FOOTWEAR
The resolution was given the number 1966:20.
There was no objection made to Ordinance 1136 after the Mayor asked if there were any objectors present.
Mr. Keller offered a resolution to annex certain property in the ASC area and Mr. Ledbetter moved for its adoption with Mr. Johnson seconding the motion. On calling the roll, voting aye: Griffin, Wilson, Johnson, Keller and Ledbetter. Voting nay: Sammons, Darling, Stallings, Pardew and Snow. Mr. Williams passed. Motion failed.
Mr. Stallings moved with Mr. Williams seconding the motion that the resolution be considered on July 18 and a public hearing be held in order for Council to hear the pros and cons of the matter. Roll was called and all members present voted aye. Motion carried.
The following resolution was offered by Mr. Keller: ($800.00 for right-of-way from Rev. W.J. Thomas on Bridge Street)
RESOLUTION TO ISSUE CAPITAL NOTES AS PRESCRIBED BY ORDINANCE 1123 FOR PROPERTY
Mr. Keller made the motion seconded by Mr. Sammons that the resolution be adopted. All present voted aye and the motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1966:21.
Mr. Keller moved with Mr. Darling seconding the motion that the City pay $700.00 to Kirksey for 24 feet of right-of-way north from his south property line the entire length of the property, pay a total of $1,300 to Marvin, Bert & Mack Leary & Sybil Leary Williams for right-of-way south of Kirksey’s property line of 16 feet. Widen the bridge at East Washington and Houghton and hard surface the street from McDaniel to beyond Kirksey Lumber Company. On calling the roll, voting aye: Sammons, Griffin, Johnson, Darling, Stallings, Keller, Pardew, Ledbetter and Snow. Mr. Wilson and Mr. Williams passed. Motion carried.
The following ordinance was on its third and final reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954 PROVIDING FOR CHANGE IN ZONING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
Mr. Sammons then moved with Mr. Griffin seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. All voted aye and the motion carried. Motion by Sammons, second by Griffin, for emergency clause. All aye and the motion carried. The ordinance was given the number 1137.
Mr. Snow made the motion seconded by Mr. Williams that the September meeting be moved back to Monday night, September 5. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Pardew made the motion seconded by Mr. Snow that the bills as okayed by the Finance Committee be paid. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Keller moved with Mr. Pardew seconding the motion that the recommendation of the State Highway Department, dated June 29, 1966, be accepted and the City Water and Light be requested to make installations as per their recommendations. On calling the roll, all present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Pardew moved with Mr. Darling seconding the motion that Highland Drive be widened and resurfaced from Main Street to Sherwood at a cost of approximately $8,000.00. Voting nay: Stallings and Snow. Voting aye: Sammons, Griffin, Wilson, Johnson, Darling, Keller, Williams, Pardew and Ledbetter. Motion carried.
Motion and second was made to place three crosswalks on Matthews in front of the hospital for pedestrian crossing. All voted aye and the motion carried.
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.