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Minutes for the City Council meeting on September 21, 1987
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 21, 1987
A Public Hearing was held at 7:15 regarding vacating and abandoning Carol Circle which is located in Shelby Acres. The Manager of an adjoining business in the area voiced objections, contending many motorist use Carol Circle to travel between Shelby and Parker and further the intersection is dangerous. Asst. Fire Chief, Wayne Masterson stated the Fire Dept. would have difficulty servicing the area if the street is closed. Attorney Ray Nickle and Engineer Dan Mulhollen represented the proposal by Citizens Bank to close the street. Mr. Mulhollen stated he felt sure the property owner would be in agreement to dedicate additional right-of-way to widen Shelby.
City Council Minutes - September 21, 1987
The Jonesboro City Council met at 7:30 p.m. in regular session at City Hall. Present were Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney and all Aldermen with the exception of Mr. Hinson, who was absent.
Mayor Brodell led the pledge of allegiance and Jeff Gibson gave the invocation.
The minutes of September 8, 1987, were approved as mailed on motion by Mr. Evans, seconded by Mr. Nix. All voted aye.
Mr. Park offered the following ordinance for first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE AND ABANDON CAROL CIR. WHICH IS LOCATED IN SHELBY ACRES IN JONESBORO, CRAIGHEAD COUNTY, AR.
Mr. Evans offered a related ordinance for first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE AND ABANDON THE NORTH FIVE (5) FT. OF THE FORTY (40) FOOT DRAINAGE EASEMENT ORIGINALLY PLATTED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF LOT 11 IN SHELBY ACRES, JONESBORO, AR.
Following much discussion, Mr. Sanderson voiced objections and suggested the matter be tabled until street and drainage problems are solved. Mayor Brodell stated he would contact the AHTD concerning making drainage improvements and would meet with Engineer Dan Mulhollen regarding the matter.
Mr. Stricklin offered the following ordinance for first reading: (Methodist ...
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