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Minutes for the City Council on April 1, 1974
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES, APRIL 1, 1974
The City Council of the City of Jonesboro met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, April 1, 1974, at 7:00 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Park, Dr. Bowers, Hannah, Stricklin, Minx, Smith, Bowers, Burns, Johnson, Bridger and Ward. Absent: Pierce.
Mr. Larry Burns was sworn into the office of 5th Ward, Position 2 Alderman by the City Clerk.
Mr. Roy Cooper gave a report from the Street & Highway Committee of the Chamber. Addendum #1 to 1974 Streets & Highways Improvement Plan. Mr. Stricklin moved with Mr. Park seconding the motion that the list of improvements be submitted with the understanding that Council can make changes on the plans and priorities. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Bowers moved with Mr. Ward seconding the motion that the Insurance Committee study the insurance plans submitted and recommend back to council and a vote will be taken at the next meeting. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Ward offered the following ordinance for its 1st reading:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING CERTAIN STREETS IN THE SPURLOCK 2ND ADDITION
Mr. Hannah moved with Dr. Bowers seconding the motion that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the 2nd reading. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Rushing & Mason Equipment Co. was the low bidder on a ditching machine. $40,804.35 with air. Mr. Smith moved with Dr. Bowers seconding the motion that the bid be accepted with air. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Hannah seconding the motion that the low bid for sirens be accepted providing they meet the specs. Low bidder was ACA from Wisconsin. All voted aye and the motion carried. Cost $29,250.00
Mr. Ward moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that a trailer be allowed at 3709 Griffin St. Mr. Minx voted nay and all others voted ay...
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