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Minutes for the City Council meeting on February 18, 1974
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, February 18, 1974, at 7:00 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Pierce, Park, Dr. Bowers, Hannah, Minx, Smith, Bowers, Johnson, Bridger and Ward. Absent: Stricklin and Goforth.
Dr. Bowers addressed a large group of citizens concerning the Ark La Gas situation. A petition was presented to the PSC requesting a hearing on the numerous complaints from customers of the gas company. Dr. Bowers moved with Mr. Minx seconding the motion that the Mayor appoint Mr. Johnson, Mr. Hannah and himself to a committee on the matter and that Council authorize whatever expense may be needed. All members present voted aye and the motion carried. Amended.
Mr. Park offered the following resolution and Mr. Pierce moved for its adoption with Mr. Park seconding. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE GRANT AGREEMENT FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT THE JONESBORO MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
The resolution was given the number 1974:03.
Mr. Pierce moved with Mr. Ward seconding the motion that bids be taken on the inspector’s tornado damaged car and that bids be asked for a new small car with ½ of the cost to come out of sanitation and ½ out of street. All aye and motion carried.
Mr. Bowers moved with Dr. Bowers seconding the motion that Elizabeth Howard be appointed to the Board of the JUR to replace A.B. Calvin who had resigned. All voted aye and motion carried.
The mayor appointed Mr. Park, Mr. Minx and Mr. Ward to a committee to study the updating of the master plan and recommend back to the Council. Mr. Pierce moved with Mr. Smith seconding the motion to accept the appointments. All voted aye and motion carried.
Mr. Smith moved with Mr. Park seconding the motion that a trailer be allowed at 2013 Maurice owned by Jimmy Martin. Mr. Minx v...
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