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Minutes for the City Council meeting on February 1, 2005
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APPEAL HEARING - 6:00 P.M. - An appeal hearing was conducted regarding the denial of the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission for a conditional use permit for property located at 1005 E. Johnson as requested by Mr. Russ Anderson and his attorney, Mr. Donald Parker. No opposition was voiced.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - February 1, 2005
The Jonesboro City Council met Tuesday, February 1, 2005, at 6:30 p.m. A full quorum was in attendance. Present were: Mayor Doug Formon, City Clerk, Donna K. Jackson, City Attorney Phillip Crego, and twelve council members. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Johnson, Dover, Furr, McCall and Ashley.
Councilman Moore moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin to approve the minutes of January 18, 2005, as provided. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Johnson, Dover, Furr, McCall and Ashley.
Finance Director Larry Flowers provided a brief financial report stating copies of the report had been provided to council members prior to the meeting.
Councilman Moore moved, seconded by Councilman Johnson to approve Mr. Russ Anderson’s request to over-ride the decision of the MAPC regarding a conditional use permit for property located at 1005 E. Johnson. Discussion was held regarding the risk of living quarters being located near hazardous conditions specifically for loft apartments in the downtown area. Councilman Farmer suggested delaying the matter until it could be addressed in its entirety by the newly hired City Planner, explaining he did not want to piece mill changes based on individual requests. However, Councilman Moore, Street, and Johnson expressed concern for delaying Mr. Anderson any further, since loft apartments already exist in the downtown area. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those mem...
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