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Minutes for the City Council meeting on November 23, 1970
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro met in regular session in City Hall, Monday, November 23, 1970, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Pierce, Park, Dr. Bowers, Darling, Stricklin, Pardew, Bowers, Williams and Knight. Absent: City Attorney, Minx and Johnson.
Mr. Darling offered the following resolution and Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that it be adopted. All voted aye and the motion carried.
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO FINANCE THE PURCHASE OF A FIRE TRUCK
Mr. Stricklin moved with Mr. Darling seconding the motion that the City Water and Light Plant be requested to install a stop and go blinker light at the intersection of Union and Matthews. All present voted aye and the motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1970:15.
Mr. Stricklin offered the following ordinance for its first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954 PROVIDING FOR CHANGE IN ZONING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES AS TO A CERTAIN AREA ON EITHER SIDE OF HAVEN STREET BETWEEN NETTLETON AVENUE AND ELM STREETS
Mr. Stricklin moved with Mr. Pardew seconding the motion that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the second reading. All present voted aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the bid of $1,200.00 per year for the gravel at Craighead Forest be accepted. The City reserving the right to use the gravel that it deems necessary and all present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Knight offered the following resolution and Mr. Darling moved with Mr. Stricklin seconding for its adoption. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
RESOLUTION TO LEVY A 1 MILL TAX ON ALL REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR THE CITY LIBRARY
The resolution was given the number 1970:17.
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Darling seconding that the following resolution be adopted. All present voted aye ...
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