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Minutes for the City Council meeting on August 21, 1972
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, August 21, 1972, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Pierce, Park, Dr. Bowers, Williams, Darling, Stricklin, Smith, Bowers, Harris, Johnson and Knight. Absent: Minx.
The Briarwood 3rd Addition annexation ordinance was read for the 1st time and was offered by Mr. Park.
Mr. Harris offered the following resolution. Mr. Darling moved with Dr. Bowers seconding the motion that the resolution be adopted and all members present voted aye. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION TO SET A POLICY FOR RIGHT OF WAY ACQUISITION
The resolution was given the number 1972:09.
Mr. Park moved with Mr. Smith seconding the motion that a 60-day extension be granted for the property at 125 Drake to be brought up to standard requirements. Dr. Bowers passed. Darling, Stricklin and Bowers voted nay. All other members present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Williams seconding the motion that the Mayor be authorized to bring all the Park leases up to date and that the City enter into a lease with Guaranty for a piece of property located in the Shady Grove area and the Jaycees will furnish the playground equipment for the park. All present voted aye and motion was carried.
Mr. Bowers moved with Mr. Johnson seconding the motion that Jonesboro Laundry be given the cleaning bid for a one year period. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Stricklin moved with Mr. Knight seconding the motion that if the specs are met that the city purchase a 1972 Ford station wagon for $3,824.00 to be used by PSC. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
Council decided to meet with FMC on the 29th to discuss expansion.
The ordinance to annex the Fleetwood Addition was on 2nd reading.
Mr. Bowers moved with Mr. Harris seconding the motion that Council meet Tuesday night, September 5th. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
The ordinance to rezone by Wal-Mart, Ridgecrest, etc., was on the 1st reading and was offered by Mr. Park.
It was suggested that CWL be requested to furnish more light at the intersection of Nettleton and Young.
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that the bills as okayed by the Finance Committee be paid. All aye. Carried.
The ordinance to place 20 MPH speed signs on Brazos, Fairview, Young, etc., was on the 1st reading and was offered by Mr. Park. Mr. Stricklin moved with Mr. Johnson seconding the motion that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the second reading. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.