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Minutes for the City Council meeting on December 21, 1970
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, December 21, 1970, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Pierce, Park, Dr. Bowers, Williams, Darling, Stricklin, Minx, Pardew, Bowers, Harris, Johnson and Knight.
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Pierce seconding that the City Attorney be directed to draw up a contract for the lease of the gravel at the Craighead Forest Park. Money from lease be paid monthly at $100.00 per month and said money be turned over to the Craighead Forest Park Commission. All voted aye and the motion carried.
After the two bids for a new tractor were opened and discussed, Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Knight seconding the motion that granting of the bid be put off and that the Sanitation Committee recommend back to Council. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Stricklin moved with Mr. Darling seconding the motion that the bids be asked for gasoline for a 6-month period. Gasoline to be used by the Fire, Police, Sanitation and Street Departments. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Pardew seconding the motion that the following resolution be adopted. All voted aye and the motion carried.
RESOLUTON TO NAME CITIZENS BANK AS THE DEPOSITORY OF FUNDS FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO FOR 1971
The resolution was given the number 1970:22.
The following ordinance was on the third and final reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTIONS 21-14, 21-15, 24-32 AND 24-37 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Knight then moved with Mr. Williams seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. All aye and the motion carried. Motion by Knight, second by Bowers, to adopt the emergency clause passed unanimously. The ordinance was given the number 1290.
Mr. Darling moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the City Attorney be authorized to offer $3,250 to the Baswell’s for damages suffered by them and their property for the right-of-way on the Highway 1 bypass. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Pardew seconding the motion that the bills as okayed by the Finance Committee be paid. All aye. Motion carried.
Dr. Bowers moved with Mr. Pardew seconding the motion that Council go into executive session. All voted aye and the motion carried.
The Mayor appointed the following to the Metropolitan Planning Commission:
3-year term Aubrey Scott and Joe Clay Young
2-year term Hulan Adams and Maybron Spurlock
1-year term Glen Lane and Frank Falls
Mr. Darling moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that the Mayor’s appointments be accepted and approved. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Dr. Bowers moved with Mr. Park seconding the motion that the bids be asked for four radios for the Fire Department. All aye, motion carried.
Mr. Stricklin moved with Mr. Darling seconding the motion that bids be asked for one 1971 Police car. All voted aye and the motion carried.
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.