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Minutes for the City Council meeting on February 4, 1963
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Ark. met in regular session at City Hall, Monday night, February 4, 1963, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Atty., City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Sammons, Brewer, Wilson, Bridger, Brickell, Stallings, Snow, Kelly, Cook, Mays and Perry. Absent: Ledbetter.
Mr. Brewer offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NAMING FIRST NATIONAL BANK AS THE DEPOSITORY OF FUNDS FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS FOR 1963.
Mr. Sammons made the motion, seconded by Mr. Mays that the resolution be adopted. All present voted aye and the motion carried. Mr. Snow was not present for the first 3 votes. The resolution was given the number 1963:04.
After Atty. Bill Penix filed a petition, Mr. Kelly offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION TO VACATE AND ABANDON THE PORTION OF ROSE LANE AND GLADIOLI DRIVE WHICH LIES BETWEEN PROGRESS DRIVE AND DAHLIA DRIVE
Mr. Cook made the motion, seconded by Mr. Wilson that the resolution be adopted. Roll was called. All members present voted aye and the motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1963:05.
Mr. Mays offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NAMING CLERKS AND JUDGES FOR THE CITY WATER AND LIGHT ELECTION ON FEBRUARY 21, 1963
Mr. Brewer moved with Mr. Sammons seconding the motion that the resolution be adopted. Roll was called. All present voted aye and the motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1963:06.
The Mayor made the following appointments to the City Water and Light Board:
For 3 year terms: Sammons from the 1st ward and Cook from the 2nd ward.
For 1 year (unexpired term of J.B. Brickell who resigned) Wilson 5th ward.
Mr. Brickell made the motion, seconded by Mr. Brewer that the Mayor’s appointments be approved and accepted. Roll was called. All present voted aye except Mr. Wilson who passed.
The following appointments to the City Planning Commission for 3 y...
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