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Minutes for the City Council meeting on March, 5, 1973
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY NIGHT MARCH 5, 1973
The City Council of the City of Jonesboro met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, March 5, 1973, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Pierce, Park, Dr. Bowers, Hannah, Stricklin, Minx, Smith Bowers, Goforth, Johnson, Bridger and Ward.
Dr. Bowers offered the following Ordinance for its 1st reading: (#1353 Gilbert Intl)
AN ORDINANCE CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO VOTE UPON THE QUESTION OF ISSUING BONDS UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF ACT NO. 9 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FURNISHING THE PERMANENT FINANCING OF THE COST OF SECURING AND DEVELOPING INDUSTRY: PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Dr. Bowers moved with Mr. Ward seconding the motion that the rule, be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on the second reading. Voting nay Mr. Minx all other members voted aye and the motion carried. Dr. Bowers moved with Mr. Park seconding the motion that the rules be further suspended and the ordinance be placed on the third and final reading. Voting nay Minx, Smith and Bowers, all other voted aye and the motion carried. Dr. Bowers then moved with Mr. Ward seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. All other members voted aye except Minx, Smith and Bowers. Motion by Dr. Bowers, seconded by Mr. Pierce to adopt the Emergency Clause passed.
The following Ordinance was on its second reading: (#1354 Willow Creek)
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING CERTAIN LANDS ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO, BY ORDER OF THE COUNTY COURT OF CRAIGHEAD COUNTY, DATED FEBRUARY 12, 1973; ASSIGNING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY TO WARD 6; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Stricklin moved with Mr. Park seconding the motion that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on the 3rd and final reading. All members voted aye and the motion carried. Mr. Ward then moved with Mr. Park seconding the motion that the Ordinance be adopted. All voted aye and the motion carried. Motion by Park, seconded by Ward to adopt the Emergency clause passed unanimously.
Mr. Park offered the following Ordinance for its 1st reading: (#1355 Hytrol Bond issue)
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS UNDER ACT NO. 9, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING PERMANENT FINANCING OF THE COSTS OF SECURING AND DEVELOPING INDUSTRY: AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A TRUST INDENTURE SECURING THE BONDS: AUTHORIZING AND PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE INDUSTRIAL PROJECT, THE CONSTRUCTING THEREOF AND THE FINANCING THEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Mr. Pierce moved with Mr. Park seconding the motion that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the second reading. All voted aye and the motion carried. Mr. Park moved with Mr. Ward seconding the motion that the rules be further suspended and the ordinance be placed on the third and final reading. All voted aye and the motion carried. Mr. Bowers then moved with Mr. Stricklin seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. All voted aye and the motion carried. Motion by Johnson, seconded by Bowers to adopt the Emergency Clause passed unanimously.
Mr. Johnson offered the following Ordinance for its 1st reading: (#1356 Hytrol Lease)
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A LEASE AND AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF JONESBORO, AS LESSOR, AND HYTROL CONVEYOR CO. INC. AS LESSEE, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE FORM AND WITH SUBSTANTIALLY THE CONTENTS SET FORTH IN AND MADE A PART OF THIS ORDINANCE: AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THE LEASE AND AGREEMENT; PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO: AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Mr. Park moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the second reading. All voted aye and the motion carried. Mr. Park moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the rules be further suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading. All voted aye and the motion carried. Motion by Park, seconded by Pierce to adopt the Emergency Clause passed unanimously.
Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion to approve a trailer to be located at 1100 Cartwright. Mr. Stricklin passed, Mr. Minx voted nay and all other members voted aye, motion carried.
Dr. Bowers moved with Mr. Ward seconding the motion to approve a trailer to be located at 515 Borgman and 1 located at 2110 Cotton. Mr. Minx voted nay and all other voted aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Goforth 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 AUTHORIZE AN AGREEMENT FOR DEMOLITION AND SITE CLEARANCE WORK
The resolution was given the number 1973:04.
Mr. Ward offered an Ordinance to annex 80.16 acres in Ward 6 for its 1st reading.
Mr. Bowers moved with Dr. Bowers seconding the motion that the City purchase a gate for the hospital lot from Cincinnati Systems on their low bid of $3730.00.
Dr. Bowers moved with Mr. Goforth seconding the motion that J&R Concrete be awarded the contract for curb and gutters on East Matthews at a cost of $1.75 per lineal foot. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that the Mayor’s appointments to the CW&L Board be approved. All members voted aye and the motion carried. They are: Rufus McDaniel, Ward 1-1975, Malcolm Ward 2-1975, Bruce Kimmel, Ward 4-1974, Ralph Stricklin, Ward 5-1976, Harry Park, Ward 6-1974.
The Mayor appointed Kenneth Camp to the Park Commission for a 5 year term. Mr. Park moved with Mr. Bridger seconding the motion that the appointment be approved. Mr. Hannah passed and all other members voted aye. Motion carried.
Dr. Bowers moved with Mr. Hannah seconding the motion that 5 police cars be purchased form Rogers Motor Co., Plymouth 4-door sedans, provided they meet the specs, cost $17,248.75. Motion carried.
Mr. Bowers offered the following Resolution and Dr. Bowers moved for its adoption with Mr. Parks seconding the motion. All members voted aye and the motion carried.
RESOLUTION TO NOTIFY ST. LOUIS-SAN FRANCISCO RAILROAD COMPANY OF AN INADEQUATELY MARKED CROSSING ON AIRPORT ROAD
The resolution was given the number 1973:05.
Mr. Ward moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that the bills as okayed by the finance committee be paid. All voted aye, motion carried.