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Minutes for the City Council meeting August 19, 1968
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Ark., met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, August 19, 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, Pardew, Copeland, Young, Johnson and Knight. Absent: Minx.
After much discussion, Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the Council will determine whether to lift the condemnation of 403 West Forest or not, if, after the City Attorney, City Inspector and Fire Chief have determined that the said property has been properly repaired. On calling the roll, all members present voted aye and the motion was carried.
The Council asked that a study be made on the feasibility of a rifle range located at Craighead Forest. No formal vote was taken. A check on the drainage problem on Wilmar Circle and the Ridgecrest Addition was asked, but no formal vote was taken.
Mr. Pierce moved with Mr. Knight seconding the motion that the first meeting in September be held on Tuesday, the 3rd, because of Labor Day falling on the usual meeting date. All voted aye and the motion was carried.
The Mayor appointed a committee consisting of Mr. Turner, Copeland and Bowers to serve with the Chief of Police and the wrecker services to have a hearing on the proper specifications of a wrecker business.
The St. Paul AME Church requested Council approval on a federal rent supplement. Mr. Young moved with Dr. Bowers seconding the motion that their petition be approved for one year. Then after one year, if nothing has been done, that Council will review the request. On calling the roll, Mr. Darling voted nay, Mr. Copeland passed and all other members voted aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the bills as okayed by the Finance Committee be paid. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that Council go into executive session. All voted aye and the motion was carried.
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to recess until Thursday, August 22, at 6:30 p.m. in order to take bids or blacktopping one block on Jefferson, between Chestnut and Floyd.