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Minutes for the City Council meeting on January 7, 1974
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, January 7, 1974, at 7:00 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Pierce, Park, Dr. Bowers, Hannah, Stricklin, Minx, Smith, Bowers, Goforth, Johnson, Bridger and Ward.
Dr. Bowers moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the Traffic Safety Officer make a recommendation as to a 15 MPH speed limit in North Acres complex and a STOP sign at Pine and Warren. The City Attorney to draw an ordinance as to his recommendation. All present voted aye and motion carried.
An ordinance to prohibit parking on part of Oak St. was on 2nd reading. The rule was suspended and put on the 3rd reading. Then Mr. Stricklin moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that the ordinance not be adopted. All aye and the ordinance failed.
The ordinance annexing Briarwood 4th was on the second reading.
Mr. Pierce moved with Mr. Johnson seconding the motion that bids on asphalt as of January 15th be taken and a material cost increase be allowed if the price goes up for the bidder. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
The high bid from Larry Payton for $1,376.00 for several old vehicles was accepted unanimously.
Mr. Park moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that request to solicit funds by the Unification Church be denied. All aye and the motion carried.
Dr. Bowers moved with Mr. Park seconding the motion that the city enter into a contract with Diamond Sanitation Corp. to remove cardboard and other recycling materials from the landfill. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Ward moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the bills as okayed by the Finance Committee be paid. All aye and motion carried.
Mr. Smith moved with Mr. Park seconding the motion that the City Attorney proceed with the condemnation of the Peronia property on Young St. All aye ...
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