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Minutes for the City Council meeting on April 7, 1969
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, April 7, 1969, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney and the following named Councilmen: Pierce, Turner, Dr. Bowers, Young, Darling, Stricklin, Minx, Pardew, Bowers, Williams, Johnson and Knight. Absent: City Clerk.
Dr. Bowers offered the following resolution and Mr. Young moved its adoption, seconded by Pierce, complaining about the numerous gas leaks in the City and the failure of Arkansas Louisiana Gas Company to correct the situation. All voted aye and the motion carried.
RESOLUTION DIRECTING ARKANSAS LOUISIANA GAS COMPANY TO TAKE IMMEDIATE STEPS TO CORRECT THE NUMEROUS GAS LEAKS IN THE CITY OF JONESBORO
Mr. Knight offered the following resolution and moved for its adoption, with Mr. Darling seconding the motion. All voted aye and the motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1969:08.
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO BIND THE CITY FOR CONTRACTS CONCERNING IMPROVEMENTS ON THE KATHLEEN STREET INDUSTRIAL PARK
The resolution was given the number 1969:09.
Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that high bids for sale of old police cars be accepted. All voted aye and motion carried.
The highest bids were as follows:
#1, Veron Gammell $572.50
#2, Bill Wegman 500.00
#3, Ralph Boling 250.00
#4, Vernon Gammill 211.25
#5, Vernon Gammill 196.22
Mr. Minx made the motion, seconded by Mr. Pierce, that the City take bids on 2 pickup trucks for Sanitation and Mosquito Control for April 21, 1969, and that the low bid be accepted if qualifications are met. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Pardew moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that the bills as okayed by the Finance Committee be paid. All voted aye and motion carried.
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to recess until Friday, April 11, 1969, at 5:30 p.m.