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Minutes for the City Council meeting on July 19, 1993
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APPEAL HEARING - An Appeal Hearing was held regarding the MAPC rezoning denial of property owned by Mr. Paul Arnold. Mr. Arnold was represented by Attorney Jim Lyons regarding this matter. City Planner, Jim Shaw explained the MAPC felt that the rezoning of this property would be improper due to the MAPC recommendation of the Kent Arnold property earlier. Vice Mayor Hannah questioned Mr. Shaw regarding a compromise in footage from 600 feet to 300 feet of this rezoning. Mr. Shaw stated the 300 foot compromise was rejected by Mr. Arnold. Those speaking in opposition to the rezoning were Mr. J. D. Yates of 1721 Paragould Drive, and Mrs. Verla Gerdes whose home is at the corner of Brenda Street and Paragould Drive.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - July 19, 1993
The Jonesboro City Council met in regular session at 7:30 p.m. Present were the City Clerk, City Attorney and all council members. Vice Mayor Jim Hannah conducted the council meeting in the absence of Mayor Brodell who was in Washington, on official city business.
The minutes of July 2, 1993, were approved as amended by motion of Councilman Harpole seconded by Councilman Perrin, amending paragraph five, page one to read 4,000 feet instead of 40,000 feet. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye.
Mr. Robin Nix II came before the Council requesting the relinquishment of the City of a drainage easement lying between Lots 1 and 2 of the Replat of Nix Lake Estates Third Addition. The two lots being owned by Mr. Ed Troutt. Councilman Vance moved, seconded by Councilman Kelton to relinquish the easement between lots 1 and 2 of Nix Lake Estates Third Addition, with the stipulation prior to receiving a building permit the approval of the engineer would be needed. The City Attorney requested a deed to be filed, and Mr. Nix stated he would do so. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye.
Mr. Roger Moore...
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