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Minutes for the City Council meeting on February 17, 1969
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, February 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. Knight offered the following resolution and moved for its adoption, with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion. All members voted aye and the motion carried.
RESOLUTION NAMING JUDGES AND CLERKS FOR THE CITY WATER AND LIGHT ELECTION ON FEBRUARY 20, 1969
The resolution was given the number 1969:04.
The Mayor appointed James Reed for a 2 year term to the Electrical Board and reappointed the following for a 2 year term: Jim McGowan, Bob Adams, Bill Powell and Ralph Stricklin. Mr. Pierce moved with Mr. Williams seconding the motion that the appointments be approved. All voted aye and motion carried.
Council decided to study the Culberhouse and Parkview traffic light until September.
Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Pardew seconding the motion that the Mayor appoint a committee to study the situation of an alley behind Jonesboro Tent and Awning. All voted aye and the motion carried. The Mayor appointed the Street Committee and the Chief of Police.
The City Attorney was asked to draw up an ordinance providing for trailer park permits to go before the City Planning Commission for approval and recommendation before it comes to Council.
Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Turner seconding the motion that the Penn Trailer Park permit be postponed until next meeting. All members voted aye and the motion carried.
Dr. Bowers offered the following resolution and moved for its adoption, with Mr. Young seconding the motion. All members voted aye and the motion carried.
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO ATTEND ALL HEARINGS CONCERNING THE INCORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF “SHADY PARK” AND TO URGE ...
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