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Minutes for the City Council meeting on March 15, 1993
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PUBLIC HEARING - 7:00 P.M. - A public hearing was held regarding the vacating of Jackson Street. Mayor Brodell reported that they had received letters from Arkla Gas and City Water and Light stating they no longer object to the closing of Jackson Street.
PUBLIC HEARING - 7:10 P.M. - A public hearing was held regarding the development of the Benton Improvement District number five. Attorney Charles Frierson III was there to represent the Improvement District. Mr. Frierson introduced Mr. Glenn Bradly, Mr. Ed Weaver, and Mr. Gerald Brown as commissioners for the Benton Improvement District #5, and explained the petition of 51 percent of property owners. Mr. Billy West spoke in opposition to the Improvement District, questioning why his name had been removed from the list of commissioners, and when a man and wife sign are they counted once or twice. Mr. Frierson explained it was due to Mr. West's refusal to sign the petition that caused him to be removed as commissioner, and as long as there is a representation of fifty one percent of the assessed property value it doesn't matter how married couples are counted. Others to speak in opposition were Ben Toy and Paul Wimpy.
APPEAL HEARING RESCHEDULED - The decision was made to reschedule an appeal hearing regarding the MAPC rezoning denial of property owned by Kent Arnold. Mr. Lyons, Attorney for Mr. Arnold questioned the informal procedures of the Council, explaining that the only individuals which need be informed were the parties requesting the appeal.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 15, 1993
The Jonesboro City Council met in regular session at 7:30 p.m. Present were the Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney and all Council Members.
The minutes of March 1, 1993, were approved as amended by motion of Councilman Harpole, seconded by Councilman Bowers, to include the words "by state bid" with regard to the purchase of a vehicle for the Street Department. A r...
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