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Minutes for the City Council meeting on July 19, 1971
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, July 19, 1971, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Pierce, Park, Dr. Bowers, Harris, Johnson and Knight.
Mr. Darling moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that the Ordinance prohibiting truck traffic on Culberhouse be put on 1st reading at the next meeting. All members voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Minx offered the following Resolution and moved for its adoption with Dr. Bowers seconding the motion. All voted aye and the motion carried.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, APPROVING APPLICATION FOR AN ADVANCE OF FUNDS FOR THE COST OF SURVEYS AND PLANS FOR AN URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT FOR THE PREVENTION AND ELIMINATION OF SLUMS AND URBAN BLIGHT IN JONESBORO, ARKANSAS
The resolution was given the number 1971:12.
Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Stricklin seconding the motion that the salary of Bill Evans be raised to $100 per month effective the 15th of August. All members voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Minx seconding the motion that the CME Church be granted permission to solicit funds for a period of 30 days. All aye and motion carried.
Mr. Park moved with Dr. Bowers seconding the motion that the low bid for gasoline be accepted from Conoco providing the octane meets the specs. All voted aye and the motion carried. 13.10 for regular and 15.10 for premium, period of 6 months.
The low bid for cleaning was submitted by Jonesboro Laundry and Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that their bid be accepted for 1 year @ 58¢ for 2 pieces and 29¢ for one piece. All members voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Stricklin seconding the motion that the list of considerations recommended by the Building Inspector and the Fire Chief be accepted. All ...
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