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Minutes for the City Council meeting on January 6, 1986
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JANUARY 6, 1986
The Jonesboro City Council met at 7:30 p.m. Present were Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney and all Aldermen.
The minutes of December 16, 1985, were approved as mailed on motion by Mr. Stricklin, seconded by Mr. Park. All voted aye.
Mr. Stricklin offered the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER AND EXCHANGE OF REAL ESTATE BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF JONESBORO AND ST. BERNARD’S HOSPITAL, INC.
Mr. Nix moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to suspend the rules and place on second reading. All voted aye. The ordinance was read for the second time. The proposal entails the swapping by St. Bernard’s of 4 lots on the south side of E. Washington, between Carson and Church, for two lots on the southeast of the intersection of Washington and Church. In addition, St. Bernard’s would pay the city $126,500 for lots 4,5,6,7 on the east side of East Street, between Monroe and Washington.
Attorney Mike Gott addressed the Council on behalf of Marvin Goforth who owns and operates Goforth’s Service Station located at 500 S. Church. He asked the Council to take into consideration an amendment to the ordinance allowing Mr. Goforth to continue to operate his business at the present location and defer demolishing the building for a period of 2-10 years.
Mr. Ben Owens, Administrator of St. Bernard’s addressed the Council regarding the trading of property. Mr. Hannah suggested having Mr. Hinson and the Parking Commission review the proposed ordinance and to include an amendment stating the appraised value of the property for lots 4-7. Mr. Mays asked that a copy of the ordinance be provided for each Alderman. Mr. Sanderson asked Mr. Owens to provide a plat for each Alderman with colored shading denoting exact property included in the swap.
The following bid was up for review:
86:01 - Mid-size pickup - Street Dept. - Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Hannah to acc...
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