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Minutes for the City Council meeting on June 17, 1974
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro met in regular session in City Hall, Monday, June 17, 1974, at 7:00 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Park, Dr. Bowers, Hannah, Stricklin, Minx, Smith, Bowers, Burns, Johnson, Bridger and Ward.
The following resolution was offered by the Mayor, and Mr. Bowers moved with Mr. Ward seconding the motion that the resolution b adopted. All members voted aye and the motion carried.
RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS APPRECIATION TO HERBERT PIERCE FOR HIS EXCELLENT SERVICE TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO AND ITS CITIZENS AS AN ALDERMAN
The resolution was given the number 1974:12.
Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Minx seconding the motion that 125 North Drake be condemned. All aye and motion carried.
Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Stricklin seconding the motion that the City sells 2.937 acres in the Industrial Park to Bill Hurt at $3,750 per acre, with the stipulation that if the land is not used for expansion it will be sold back to the City at the same price.
Mr. Park moved with Mr. Bridger seconding the motion that the bids for the downtown park be extended to 4 p.m., June 24th. If bids are received, Council will convene at 7:00 p.m. to open the bids. All aye and motion carried.
Mr. Hannah moved with Mr. Ward seconding the motion that the speed humps on Franklin be postponed for two weeks. All aye. Carried. Burns passed.
An ordinance for 20 MPH speed limit on Forest Home Road was read for the 1st time.
Mr. Burns moved with Mr. Park seconding the motion that a 6 month option be granted to DuPont to purchase 20 acres in the Industrial Park at $3,750.00 per acre. All voted aye and motion carried.
Mr. Stricklin moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that 2 fire trucks be purchased from the Boardman Company for $94,800.00 and two chassis from O’Neal Ford for $25,898.00. All aye. Carried.
Mr. Johnson offered an ordinance rezoni...
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