File #: MIN-79:781    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Minutes Status: Passed
File created: 2/19/1979 In control: City Council
On agenda: Final action: 3/5/1979
Title: Minutes for the City Council meeting on February 19, 1979
Related files: RES-79:1858, ORD-79:1957, MIN-79:782, MIN-79:780, ORD-79:1956
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Minutes for the City Council meeting on February 19, 1979
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 19, 1979

The Jonesboro City Council met in regular session, Monday Feb. 19, 1979, at 7:30 p.m. Present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the Following named aldermen: Park, Shelton, Bridger, Minx, Haigler, Stricklin, Province, Mays and Haggenmacher. Absent: Sanderson, Hinson and Hannah.

The minute of February 5, 1979, were approved as mailed on motion by Mr. Park, seconded by Mr. Shelton and unanimous vote of Council present.

Mr. Stricklin moved that Jerry Reece be reappointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Motion seconded by Mr. Park and all council voted aye.

On motion by Mr. Park, seconded by Mr. Stricklin, the bid from Hancock Sports Center was accepted for recreational equipment. All voted aye.

Mr. Province moved that the bid from Grady Insurance Agency be accepted on equipment insurance, seconded by Ms. Haigler. All voted aye.

Mr. Shelton offered the following resolution:

A RESOLUTION WITH A MEMORANDUM OF INTENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, AND HYTROL CONVEYOR CO., INC., PERTAINING TO THE ISSUANCE OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS FOR FINANCING THE COST OF ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPPING INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES; AND REGARDING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO

Mr. Park moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ms. Haigler. All voted aye. The resolution was adopted and given #1979:02.

On recommendation of Mr. Minx, Chairman of Sanitation Committee, the two and one half ton truck for sanitation will be re-bid.

Mr. Minx moved that the bid from Bucy Equipment Co. be accepted, seconded by Mr. Park. All voted aye.

Stevie Purnty, representing North-side Acorn, presented to Council a list of grievances. Mayor Stallings will answer the grievances in writing and also will make the statement public.

Mr. Stricklin moved that the City be authorized to purchase the Federal Building from General Services Admin...

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