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Minutes for the City Council meeting on April 18, 1988
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A Public Hearing was held at 7:15 p.m. regarding the abandonment of Roosevelt Ave. and Caraway, located in Ranchette Acres in Highland Park Addition. Donn Mixon was the attorney representing the matter. No objections were voiced.
City Council Minutes - April 18, 1988
The Jonesboro City Council met in regular session at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall. Present were Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney, and all Aldermen.
The minutes of April 4, 1988, were approved as mailed on motion by Mr. Shelton, seconded by Mr. Nix. All voted aye.
Mr. Sanderson offered a resolution regarding the sale of 80 acres of industrial park property to General Foods for a Post Cereal Plant, for $480,000.00 with the company agreeing to dedicate right-of-way for a railroad spur, utilities and roads. Mr. Sanderson moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to adopt the resolution. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1988:16.
Mr. Nix moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to approve the replat of the mini park concept. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye.
Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Evans to approve the sale of 2 small lots in the mini-park within the industrial park to BAMA Material Handling, Inc. for $24,000 and the drafting of a resolution setting out the terms of the contract and regulations regarding the mini-park concept. The company deals in customized conveyor equipment. Mr. John Troutt stated Jonesboro Unlimited will formally offer the proposal on May 2, 1988. All voted aye.
The following bid was up for review:
88:17 - 1988 Mid-size pickup
Mr. Park moved, seconded by Dr. Strauser to approve the low bid meeting specifications. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye.
Mr. Evans moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to proceed with a Public Sale allowing the Purchasing Agent, with the Mayor’s recommendations of Street and Sanitation items of fixed assets deemed surplus. A roll call vot...
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