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Minutes for the City Council meeting on August 1, 1966
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Ark., met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, August 1, 1966, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Sammons, Griffin, Wilson, Johnson, Darling, Stallings, Keller, Williams, Pardew, Mays, Ledbetter and Snow.
Mr. Mays moved with Mr. Darling seconding the motion that expenditure up to $16,000 be authorized for gravel, bridge, ditch work, drainage and black topping on East Washington from McAdams to East Matthews extended according to the proposed plan which is to be authorized by Mr. Kirksey and is authorized by the City Council. Said proposal being a drawing dated 7/29/66 with blue outline #1 and entitled “as recommended”. Said drawing to be made a part of the minutes. After Kirksey’s approval the paving on his portion will be done before the other work is done. Roll was called and all members voted aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Mays moved with Mr. Keller seconding the motion that the Mayor signs the necessary paper in order to acquire the jet plane from the Air Force. All members voted aye and the motion carried.
The City Attorney read the following ordinance for its third and final time:
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING ON THE NORTH SIDE OF STEVENS STREET; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Stallings moved with Mr. Pardew seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. All members voted aye and the motion carried. Motion by Mr. Williams, seconded by Mr. Darling, that the emergency clause be adopted. All aye and the motion carried. The ordinance was given the number 1138.
Mr. Snow made the motion seconded by Mr. Sammons that the Mayor be authorized to pave Airport Road, if the other property owners participate. The City will do their part. On calling the roll, all members voted aye and the motion was carried.
Mr. Sammons made the motion ...
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