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Minutes for the City Council meeting on July 10, 1967
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, July 10, 1967, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Pierce, Turner, Bennett, Darling, Stricklin, Minx, Bowers, Copeland, Young, Johnson and Knight. Absent: Ledbetter.
Rev. James Robertson gave the opening prayer.
Mr. Copeland moved with Mr. Young seconding the motion that the Mayor appoint a committee to study the matter of bringing the City map up-to-date and enter into a contract with Herman Williams the least expensive way, by the hour or by the job. Also have the map to designate the wards of the City. On calling the roll, all voted aye and the motion carried. The Mayor appointed Mr. Williams Stuck, Bob Gibson and Ralph Stricklin.
Mr. Young offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE LEASING OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON CHURCH STREET TO WILLIAM E. EBBERT
Mr. Young moved with Mr. Knight seconding the motion that the resolution be adopted. On the roll call, voting aye: Pierce, Bennett, Stricklin, Minx, Bowers, Copeland, Young, Johnson and Knight. Voting nay: Turner and Darling. Motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1967:15.
Mr. Knight offered the following ordinance for its first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE AND ABANDON A PORTION OF BELMONT AVENUE IN THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS.
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Pierce seconding it that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the second reading. Roll was called and all voted aye and motion carried. Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the rule be further suspended and the ordinance be placed on its third and final reading. Roll was called and all voted aye and motion carried. Mr. Knight then moved with Mr. Pierce seconding that the ordinance be adopted. Roll was called, all voted aye and the motion carried. The ordinance was given the number 1167.
Mr. Minx made the motion, seconde...
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