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Minutes for the City Council meeting on May 1, 1972
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY NIGHT MAY 1, 1972
The City Council of the City of Jonesboro met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, May 1, 1972, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney and the following named Councilmen: Pierce, Park, Dr. Bowers, Williams, Darling, Stricklin, Smith, Bowers, Harris, Johnson and Knight. Absent: Minx.
Mr. Harris moved with Mr. Knight seconding the motion that an appeal from the Planning Commission filed by property owners in Westview Acres be heard on the 8th of May. All members present voted aye and the motion carried.
Marion Ulmer, Airport Manager, explained to Council the great need of new airstrips at the airport. Dr. Bowers moved with Mr. Knight seconding the motion that Council give approval to the Airport Commission to pursue a Federal Grant as outlined by Mr. Ulmer and that the finance committee of the council study ways that the City could match the grant. All members present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the city pledge up to $1,000 subsidy for a 90 day trial period for bus service to Blytheville. Subsidy to be paid only if bus company loses money. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
The Ordinance regulating the sale of coupon books was on the third and final reading.
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR REGULATIONS AND SALE OF COUPON BOOKS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Pierce moved with Mr. Knight seconding the motion that the Ordinance be adopted. On calling the roll, voting aye: Pierce, Park, Dr. Bowers, Williams, Johnson & Knight. Voting nay: Darling, Stricklin, Smith, Bowers, & Harris. Motion carried. The Emergency Clause was not passed. The ordinance was given the number 1335.
The Ordinance prohibiting parking on part of Bridge Street was on the third and final reading.
AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING A CERTAIN PART OF BRIDGE STREET AS ...
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