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Minutes for the City Council meeting on February 17, 2003
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - FEBRUARY 17, 2003
The Jonesboro City Council met Monday, February 17, 2003, at 6:30 p.m. A full quorum was in attendance. Present were: City Clerk, Donna K. Jackson, City Attorney, Phillip Crego and twelve council members. Those members were: Farmer, Province (Councilman Province arrived late), Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Young, Dover, Copeland, McCall, and Roddy. President Pro Tempore, Harold Perrin presided over the meeting for Mayor Brodell who was unable to attend.
Councilman Young moved, seconded by Councilman Moore to approve the minutes of February 3, 2003, and February 6, 2003, as previously delivered. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye, with the exception of Councilman Province. Those members were: Farmer, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Young, Dover, Copeland, McCall, and Roddy.
Attorney Phillip Crego addressed the City Council regarding the monthly legal report. A written summary of all cases being handled by Ralph Ohm, the Hot Springs Attorney through Garver & Garver Insurance was provided to council members. Attorney Crego reported on two cases: City of Jonesboro Vs. Sloan in which a settlement had been reached; and the Northsworthy Vs City of Jonesboro case which is scheduled for trial March 2, 2003. Councilman Hargis asked for an update on Bill’s Fresh Market. Attorney Crego reported at the last Metropolitan Area Planning Commission (MAPC) meeting, Mr. Phillips and his attorney, Jim Lyons had requested further amendments to modifications of the site plan, but were denied. He explained the MAPC requested Mr. Phillips respond to Mr. Glenn Batten, City Planner regarding trees being planted on the east side of the property. Attorney Crego stated if they do not hear anything from Mr. Phillips he would seek litigation.
Councilman Moore offered the following ordinance for first reading:
ORDINANCE AMENDING TH...
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