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Minutes for the City Council meeting on October 5, 1964
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Ark., met in regular session at City Hall, Monday night, October 5, 1964, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: City Attorney and the following named Councilmen: Griffin, Wilson, Bridger, Brickell, Stallings, Cook, Pardew, Mays, Ledbetter and Snow. Absent: Mayor, City Clerk, Sammons and Heern.
Mr. Griffin moved with Mr. Wilson seconding the motion that Mr. Snow be elected Mayor Pro Tempore as Mayor Sanderson was out of town. On calling the roll, Mr. Snow passed and all other members present voted aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Stallings reported for the Parking Committee as follows:
1. Recommended that no action be taken on the loading zone to serve Hancock Bakery since other areas are available.
2. Bar parking on the west side of Flint between Nettleton and Thomas
Mr. Mays moved with Mr. Cook seconding the motion that the recommendation of the committee, regarding parking on Flint be accepted and that the City Attorney be instructed to draw up the ordinance. On the roll call, all present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Cook made the motion seconded by Mr. Brickell that the Police Department be instructed to strictly enforce no parking where signs are placed indicating such. Roll was called and all present voted aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Cook moved with Mr. Mays seconding the motion that the Mayor be encouraged to start work at once on the widening of Jefferson, Main to Union and Union, Jefferson to Jackson. On the roll call, all present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Mays reported for the Sanitation Committee and recommended that Dr. Jones be paid $125.00 per month for the period he has kept dogs for the City. Roll was called and all voted aye. Motion carried, said motion having been made by Mr. Cook, seconded by Mr. Ledbetter that this recommendation be accepted.
Mr. Mays made the motion seconded by Mr. Brickell that the bills as okayed by t...
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