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Minutes for the City Council meeting on February 3, 1997
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PUBLIC HEARING - 6:10 P.M. - A public hearing was conducted at the request of Mr. Jim Darnell who was petitioning Council to abandon five (5) feet of a ten (10) foot utility easement located on the north property line of 304 Windover Road. Currently, two utilities occupy the 10 foot easement, Southwestern Bell and T.C.I. of Arkansas. In opposition to the abandonment was Mr. Kent Gibson, a neighbor who resides at 2803 Lands End Cove. In a letter to Council, it was explained that in 1989 Mr. Darnell built a permanent storage building on the property line, ignoring set back requirements. Then last summer without a permit Mr. Darnell continued to build further into the easement and over the property line. Mr. Brian Wadley, of the Planning & Inspection Department informed Council that in 1989 Mr. Darnell had been notified by the Building Inspector prior to building in to the easement, that he must comply with the 10 foot setback requirement. City Clerk, Donna Jackson explained to Council that Arkansas Law requires petitions for abandonments be signed by all abutting property owners, and without Mr. Gibson’s signature the Council does not have the authority to vacate the easement. City Attorney, Phillip Crego concurred.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - February 3, 1997
The Jonesboro City Council met Monday, February 3, 1997, at 6:30 p.m. A full quorum was in attendance. Present were: Mayor Hubert Brodell, City Clerk, Donna K. Jackson, City Attorney; Phillip Crego, and 11 council members. Those members were: Kelton, Rorex, Province, Kelly, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, Bowers, and Roddy. Councilman Tate was unable to attend.
The minutes of January 20, 1997, were approved as delivered by Councilman Young and seconded by Councilman Roddy. A voice vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Rorex, Province, Kelly, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fl...
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