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Minutes for the City Council meeting on April 18, 1966
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Ark., met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, April 18, 1966, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Sammons, Griffin, Wilson, Bridger, Darling, Stallings, Keller, Williams, Pardew, Mays, Ledbetter and Snow.
The following ordinance was read for the first time:
AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH THE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT COMMISSION, PROVIDE FOR ITS COMPOSITION AND TO VEST SUCH COMMISSION WITH AUTHORITY TO CONTROL AND OPERATE THE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
Mr. Wilson moved with Mr. Bridger seconding the motion that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on its second reading. Roll was called. All members voted aye and the motion carried. Mr. Sammons moved with Mr. Mays seconding the motion that the rule be further suspended and the ordinance be placed on the third and final reading. On calling the roll, all voted aye and the motion carried. Mr. Mays then moved with Mr. Sammons seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. All members voted aye and the motion carried. Mr. Mays moved with Mr. Williams seconding the motion that the emergency clause be adopted. All voted aye and the motion carried. The ordinance was given the number 1133.
After discussion of the danger of the old water tank in the 6th Ward, Mr. Darling made the motion seconded by Mr. Pardew that the City Attorney notify the owner to immediately remove the tank. Roll was called. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Charles Frierson III gave Council a thorough report on Craighead Forest. Said report consisting of its activities, financial condition, the function of the Jonesboro Boating Club and the duties and the functions of the Commission and other matters. After which, Mr. Pardew made the motion seconded by Mr. Bridger that the City pay off a note for them, amounting to approximately $1,800.00. All voted aye on the...
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