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Minutes for the City Council meeting on March 17, 1969
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, March 17, 1969, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Pierce, Turner, Dr. Bowers, Young, Darling, Stricklin, Minx, Pardew, Bowers, Williams, Johnson and Knight.
Mr. Williams moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the City Council endorse the program of the City Council of Garden Clubs and cooperate with them in every way possible to clean up and beautify the City. On calling the roll, all members voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Turner moved with Mr. Pardew seconding the motion that further study be made on the horse problem and the matter be tabled until the next meeting. All members voted aye and the motion was carried.
Mr. Young moved with Mr. Pardew seconding the motion that the City Attorney prepares a resolution or ordinance authorizing the City to sell auto tag licenses and have it ready for action of the Council at the next meeting. All members voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Darling moved with Dr. Bowers seconding the motion that the Sanitation Committee make a study and recommend back to Council on the problem of the litter in the business district. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Pardew moved with Mr. Stricklin seconding the motion that the City Attorney draw up an ordinance amending the present Electrical ordinance, raising re-inspection fees to $1.50 and other fee raises, charging $50.00 for an electrical exam, with $40.00 to go to the City and $10.00 to the board. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Minx offered the following resolution and moved for its adoption with Mr. Young seconding. On calling the roll, all voted aye and the motion carried.
RESOLUTION PERMITTING ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY TO USE THE CITY-OWNED DUMP
The resolution was given the number 1969:07.
Mr. Knight moved...
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