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Minutes for the City Council meeting on June 4, 1962
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Ark., met in regular session at City Hall, Monday night, June 4, 1962, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Brewer, Wilson, Smith, Brickell, Stallings, Snow, Cook, Ledbetter, Copeland and Perry. Absent: Sammons and Kelly.
The death of Al Brady created a vacancy on the Community Center Board. Clayton Rogers and Lee Linzay were proposed for the appointment. After discussion, the Mayor appointed Lee Linzay to fill the unexpired term of Al Brady. Mr. Snow moved with Mr. Brewer seconding the motion that the Mayor’s appointment be accepted and approved. On calling the roll, the vote was unanimous.
Mr. Stallings moved with Mr. Wilson seconding the motion, that the recommendation of the Street Committee, concerning widening, curbing and resurfacing Floyd Street between Monroe and Washington be done, provided that the property owners pay for the material. Roll was called, All aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Perry made the motion, seconded by Mr. Snow, that the Street Committee investigates the possibility of a 2-year lease at $1.00 per year on the property between the Nettleton Cleaners and Jack’s TV Shop. Roll was called. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Brickell moved with Mr. Wilson seconding the motion, that the City accepts the Frisco’s offer of $1.00 per year lease (5 years at a time) on the old JLC&E right-of-way, between Johnson and the tracks. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Brickell made the motion, seconded by Mr. Perry, that the bills as okayed by the Finance Committee be paid. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.