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Minutes for the City Council meeting on November 1, 1993
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PUBLIC HEARING - 6:45 P.M. - A public hearing was held regarding the vacating and abandonment of a utility easement in the Highland Subdivision. Attorney Jim Burton represented Mr. Jerry Craft and Attorney Skip Mooney represented several McCarther Park residents who were opposed to the utility easements being vacated. Mr. Burton explained the plat which was filed was not finalized and was filed prematurely. Mr. Mooney explained that the area had already been approved by the MAPC as a residential subdivision and many of the residents were concerned that once the easements had been vacated then commercial zoning would take place. He stated this would be considered spot zoning. Mr. Mooney also stated to remove the street easements would create lots with no access except off Highland Drive.
Mr. Clay Kenward spoke in favor of the abandonment. Mr. Kenward explained that both plats had been approved by the MAPC and if the first plat had not been filed inappropriately then they would not have to bring it before the Council in the first place. Mr. Kenward stated the lots cannot be sold under the first plat. Mr. Randall Wheeler and Ms. Pat Hagen voiced opposition to the abandonment for reasons of safety, loss of property value, and maintenance of the area once it has been rezoned.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - NOVEMBER 1, 1993
The Jonesboro City Council met in regular session at 7:30 p.m. Present were the Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney, and all council members.
The minutes of October 18, 1993, were approved as mailed out by motion of Councilman Perrin seconded by Councilman Harpole. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye.
Councilman Mullenix read a proclamation citing the educational achievements of Ms. Lois Freeman who was named Arkansas' 1994 Teacher of the Year. Ms. Freeman thanked Mayor Brodell and the Council for their contributions to education.
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