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Minutes for the City Council meeting on February 8, 1967
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, February 8, 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.
Rev. A.N. Storey gave the opening prayer.
Mr. Stricklin offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NAMING CLERKS AND JUDGES FOR THE CITY WATER AND LIGHT ELECTION ON FEBRUARY 16, 1967
Mr. Pierce moved with Mr. Young seconding the motion that the resolution be adopted. Roll was called and all voted aye. Motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1967:05.
The following ordinance was read for the first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE A STOP AND GO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE AT THE INTERSECTION OF CHURCH AND EAST WASHINGTON; TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mr. Copeland moved with Mr. Young 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.
The following ordinance was on the third and final reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CHANGE IN ZONING BOUNDARIES.
Mr. Young moved with Mr. Turner seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. Roll was called and all voted aye. Motion carried. Mr. Young made the motion, seconded by Mr. Johnson that the Emergency Clause be adopted. All aye and the motion carried. The ordinance was given the number 1152.
The following ordinance was on the third and final reading:
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING ON PART OF EAST WASHINGTON AVENUE; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mr. Young moved with Mr. Bennett seconding the motion that the ordinance be tabled until the 1st meeting in March, in order that the City Engineer can make a study of the problem and recommend back to the Council. All voted aye on the roll call and the motion carried.
The following ordinance was on its second reading:
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING DIAGONAL PARKING ON MAIN STREET FROM FOREST ON THE NORTH TO HIGHLAND DRIVE ON THE SOUTH.
After objections were made by wholesale grocers, Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the ordinance be tabled until the 1st meeting in March, in order that the Street Committee and the City Engineer can make a study of it. On calling the roll, all voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Young made the motion, seconded by Mr. Knight the John Stephens’ permit for a trailer park be granted subject to the City Planning Commission’s approval. All voted aye and the motion was carried.
Mr. Knight made the motion, seconded by Mr. Young that the Craighead Forest Commission, the City Engineer and the Park Committee of the Council make a study of the feasibility of a federal grant for Craighead Forest. All voted aye and the motion carried. Further, that the Craighead Forest Commission be commended for the excellent job they have done.
Mr. Darling moved with Mr. Young seconding the motion that the bill to Bridger Nursery for $601.00 be paid and that no more shrubbery be purchased at this time. Mr. Ledbetter voted no and all other members voted aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Young moved with Mr. Bennett seconding the motion that the Parking Authority Commission be asked to make a study and recommend back to Council on metering lots that are not already metered. All voted aye on the roll call and the motion carried.
Mr. Knight made the motion, seconded by Mr. Turner that the bills as okayed by the Finance Committee be paid. All voted aye and the motion was carried.
After much discussion, Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Young seconding the motion that all pay raises be allowed as recommended by the Finance Committee. Mr. Bennett voted no and all other members voted aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Copeland moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the Mayor and the City Clerk look into the purchase of or renting of a copy machine and recommend back to the Council. On calling the roll, all voted aye and the motion carried.
Mayor Stallings appointed Frank Falls to the City Planning Commission in the place of Don Gilbert and Brooks Griffith to the Board of Adjustment in the place of Porter Hardman. Mr. Young moved with Mr. Darling seconding the motion that the appointments be approved and accepted. All voted aye and the motion was carried.
Mr. Knight made the motion, seconded by Mr. Pierce that Council go into executive session. All voted aye and the motion carried.
After the executive session, there was no further business and the Council voted unanimously to adjourn.