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Minutes for the City Council meeting on October 21, 1968
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Ark., met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, October 21, 1968, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Pierce, Turner, Bowers, Ledbetter, Darling, Stricklin, Minx, Pardew, Copeland, Young, Johnson and Knight.
Mr. Pierce moved with Mr. Johnson seconding the motion that the November meeting be held on the 4th and 15th, in lieu of the 4th and 18th. On calling the roll, all voted aye and the motion was carried.
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the bills as okayed by the Finance Committee be paid. All members voted aye and the motion carried.
The following ordinance was on its third and final reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 5-27 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO; PROVIDING FOR INSPECTION OF STRUCTURE TO BE MOVED AND INSPECTION OF PROPERTY WHERE STRUCTURE WILL BE LOCATED
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. All members voted aye and the motion was carried. Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the emergency clause be adopted. All aye, motion carried. The ordinance was given the number 1210.
Mr. Minx offered the following ordinance for its first reading:
AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING PARTS OF RAINS STREET AND COBB STREET AS ONE-WAY STREETS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Stricklin seconding the motion that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the second reading. Roll was called and all members voted aye. Motion was carried.
Mr. Darling moved with Mr. Johnson seconding the motion that, at the present time, up to $10,000.00 be authorized to prime and seal streets as recommended by the Street Committee. On calling the roll, all voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Young moved with Mr. Knight seconding the motion that the Council go into...
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