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Minutes for the City Council meeting on December 19, 1994
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES, DECEMBER 19, 1994
The Jonesboro City Council met in regular session, Monday, December 19, 1994, at 7:30 P.M. A full quorum was in attendance. Present were the Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney, and all council members with the exception of Councilman Province who was unable to attend.
The minutes of December 5, 1994, were approved as mailed on motion by Councilman Vance seconded by Councilman Perrin. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Wise, Evans, Ingram, Mullenix, Bowers, Perrin, Kelton, Vance, Harpole, Mays, and Hannah.
Councilman Perrin read the Mayor's proclamation honoring Dr. William Beasley for his achievements in education and for being named the 1994-95 School Superintendent of the Year. Dr. & Mrs. Beasley received a standing ovation by the Mayor, Council and everyone in attendance of the meeting.
Council members heard recommendations from Mr. Danny Honnell, Chairman of the Implementation Committee endorsing a proposed bond issue supported by a one-cent city sales tax to help finance prioritized traffic projects. The Implementation Committee recommended hiring a bond counsel to write a proposed ordinance calling for a sales tax referendum. Councilwoman Ingram inquired about a "Sunset Clause" on the proposed sales tax limiting the length of time the tax could be collected. Mr. Honnell stated the MATA committee is considering such a clause in the referendum. Mr. Robert Rees questioned how much would be spent on attorney fees and for selling the bond issues. Mr. Rees suggested having a limited sales tax and paying for each project as the money was collected. Mr. Honnell explained that state law prohibits a limited sales tax beyond three years. Mr. James Bedwell questioned if annexed areas would receive any of the money for street improvements such as paving of the streets. He stated annexed areas...
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