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Minutes for the City Council meeting on February 19, 1968
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Ark., met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, February 19, 1968, 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, Pardew, Copeland, Young, Johnson and Knight.
After a petition asking Council to improve Wood Street was presented, the Council agreed that the Mayor be authorized to hire an engineer to study the project and make recommendation to the Council. On calling the roll, all voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Knight offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION DIRECTING MAYOR TO OPTION PROPERTY TO POSTMASTER GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES
Mr. Pierce moved with Mr. Copeland seconding the motion that the resolution be adopted. Roll was called and all voted aye. Carried. The resolution was given the number 1968:02.
Mr. Copeland offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION FOR TRADE OF PROPERTY FOR A DEDICATION DEED WITH CITY WATER AND LIGHT PLANT TO PROVIDE A BETTER PASSAGEWAY TO THE POST OFFICE
Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Stricklin seconding the motion that the resolution be adopted. All voted aye and the motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1968:03.
Mr. Pardew moved with Mr. Johnson seconding the motion that the City purchase a Link Belt Hydraxavator #101 at a cost of $18,500, less two months rental pay; to be financed at the lowest rate of interest. On calling the roll, Mr. Young voted nay and all other members voted aye. Motion carried.
At the request of the Electrical Board, the Mayor appointed the following committee to study an amendment to the Electrical Code: Mr. Stricklin, Mr. Bennett and Mr. Johnson. Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the appointments be approved. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Bennett made the motion seconded by Mr. Knight that the street swe...
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