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Minutes for the City Council meeting on May 4, 1970
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, May 4, 1970, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Pierce, Park, Dr. Bowers, Young, Darling, Stricklin, Minx, Pardew, Bowers, Williams, Johnson and Knight.
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that as many speed humps as necessary be placed on Country Club Terrace. All voted aye and the motion carried.
The following ordinance was on its second reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CHANGE IN ZONING BOUNDARIES
Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Darling seconding the motion that the ordinance be amended by deleting Item #1. On calling the roll, all voted aye and the motion carried.
After the bids to purchase old police cars were opened, Mr. Park moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the City sell to Bobby Hanna, high bidder. All voted aye and the motion was carried.
Mr. Pardew offered the following ordinance for its first reading:
AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE NAMES OF CERTAIN STREETS IN WARD SIX; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on its second reading. All members voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Pardew seconding the motion that the City Attorney draw up an ordinance putting the dog law on the ballot for the November election. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Pardew seconding the motion that the bills as okayed by the Finance Committee be paid. All members voted aye and the motion carried.
Dr. Bowers moved with Mr. Johnson seconding the motion that the Park Commission and NEDA be authorized to look into the possibility of purchasing Fairview Park with the aid of federal funds. All members voted aye and the motion car...
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