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Minutes for the City Council meeting on May 18, 1970
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, May 18, 1970, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney and the following named Councilmen: Pierce, Park, Dr. Bowers, Young, Darling, Stricklin, Minx, Pardew, Bowers, Williams, Johnson and Knight. Absent: City Clerk.
Mr. Darling moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that it be forbidden to solicit funds for Referendum 70. On calling the roll, voting aye: Pierce, Park, Darling, Stricklin, Minx, Bowers, Williams, Johnson and Knight. Passing: Dr. Bowers, Young and Pardew. Motion carried.
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the Mayor be authorized to ask for bids on the cleaning for the Police and Fire Departments, starting in June and lasting for one year. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Young moved with Mr. Johnson seconding the motion that new bids for the police cars be submitted and a deposit of $25.00 be made on each car that is bid on. All voted aye and the motion carried.
The following ordinance was on its third and final reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CHANGE IN ZONING BOUNDARIES
Mr. Minx then moved for its adoption with Mr. Pierce seconding. On calling the roll, all voted aye and the motion carried. Motion by Knight, second by Williams, to adopt the emergency clause passed unanimously. The ordinance was given the number 1263.
The following ordinance was read for the third and final reading:
AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE NAMES OF CERTAIN STREETS IN WARD SIX; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Pardew moved with Mr. Park seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. All aye and the motion carried. Motion by Knight, second by Williams, to adopt the emergency clause passed unanimously. The ordinance was given the number 1264.
In reference to the request to solicit funds for Referendum 70, the ...
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