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Minutes for the City Council meeting on June 19, 1972
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, June 19, 1972, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Pierce, Park, Dr. Bowers, Williams, Stricklin, Minx, Smith, Bowers, Johnson and Knight. Mr. Darling presided over the meeting. Absent: Mayor and Mr. Harris.
Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Knight seconding the motion that action to open an alley behind Bridge Street be rescinded. All members presented voted aye and the motion carried.
After some discussion on the above matter, Dr. Bowers moved with Mr. Park seconding the motion that the decision be tabled until the City Engineer established the boundaries of the said alley. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Johnson moved with Dr. Bowers seconding the motion that the City Attorney draw up an ordinance to place stop signs on Nesbitt at its intersection with Oak and other places. Mr. Smith passed and all other members present voted aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Stricklin seconding the motion that the City sell 8.8 acres located east of Kiech property to Delta for $25,000.00. All members present voted aye and the motion carried.
On motion by Mr. Knight and seconded by Mr. Bowers to grant a request for $400.00 per year to Kits passed unanimously.
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Minx seconding the motion that Council meet on the 4th of July. All present voted aye. Motion carried.
The ordinance annexing the property for the Children’s Colony was on its second reading.
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING CERTAIN LANDS ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, BY ORDER OF THE COUNTY COURT DATED APRIL 17, 1972; ASSIGNING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY TO WARD 5, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be put on the third and final reading. All ...
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