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Minutes for the City Council meeting on July 1, 1974
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro met in regular session in City Hall, Monday, July 1, 1974, at 7:00 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Park, Dr. Bowers, Hannah, Stricklin, Minx, Smith, Bowers, Burns, Johnson, Bridger and Ward.
Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that the house located at 125 Drake be torn down. All members voted aye and the motion carried.
Attorney Henry requested Council to see that BB Vance & Sons live up to the original agreement when their property was rezoned. Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that the request be tabled in order that officials of the Vance Company could be contacted and report back at the next meeting. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Minx offered an ordinance putting more teeth in the rezoning law for its 1st reading.
Mr. Stricklin moved with Mr. Hannah seconding the motion that the speed humps be left on Franklin. Voting aye: Park, Hannah, Stricklin, Minx, Smith, Johnson and Ward. Mr. Bowers passed and also Dr. Bowers passed. Burns and Bridger voted nay. Motion carried.
Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Ward seconding the motion that action be deferred on the Scott Street speed humps. All aye and motion carried.
Mr. Park offered the following resolution and moved for its adoption with Mr. Smith seconding the motion. Voting aye: Park, Hannah, Stricklin, Minx, Smith, Burns, Johnson and Bridger. Dr. Bowers and Ward voted nay. Mr. Bowers passed. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION TO PROCEED WITH EMINENT DOMAIN ACTION ON THE ALLEY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF BRIDGE STREET AND HOPE AND 605 CREATH
The resolution was given the number 1974:13.
Mr. Ward moved with Mr. Johnson seconding the motion that a 4-way flasher light be placed at Main and Forrest. All aye - motion carried.
Mr. Stricklin moved with Mr. Park seconding the motion that the Council go on recor...
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