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Minutes for the City Council meeting on October 1, 1973
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 1, 1973
The City Council met in regular session in City Hall, Monday, October 1, 1973, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Pierce, Park, Dr. Bowers, Hannah, Stricklin, Minx, Smith, Bowers, Goforth, Johnson, Bridger and Ward.
Mr. Charles Gambill gave a report from the EMC Commission. After discussion, Mr. Parks moved with Mr. Stricklin seconding the motion that the City enter into a 1 year contract with the EMC on a 40% basis, the City’s part to be $24,000.00. Dr. Bowers passed and all other members voted aye and the motion carried. Mr. Parks moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the EMC be commended for the excellent work they have performed. All voted aye.
After the cleaning bids were opened, Mr. Hannah moved with Mr. Stricklin seconding that the low bid be accepted. Low bids being between Massenelli and Jonesboro Laundry. All voted aye and the motion carried, effective date November 1, 1973.
Mr. Mix moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that the low bid for a Knuckle Boom be accepted, providing it meets the specs. Tri-State was low bidder @ $6,345.00. All voted aye and motion carried.
The ordinance to close an alley in the Thorn Addition in Nettleton was on the 2nd reading.
The ordinance to annex the Rankin 2nd Addition was on the second reading.
Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Bridger seconding the motion that a trailer permit be allowed to Morlene Currie @ 417 Houston. Mr. Minx voted nay and all others voted aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Smith moved with Mr. Parks seconding the motion that $2,000 dollars be authorized to the Library from October l, 1973, to October 1, 1974, to be paid out of interest from Rev. Sharing funds. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Dr. Bowers moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that action on the Higginbotham property be tabled for 2 weeks and tha...
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