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Minutes for the City Council meeting on October 15, 1973
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY NIGHT OCTOBER 15, 1973
The City Council of the City of Jonesboro met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, October 15, 1973, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Pierce, Park, Dr. Bowers, Hannah, Stricklin, Minx, Smith, Bowers, Goforth, Johnson, Bridger and Ward.
Mr. Caldwell and Mr. Dunn from the Corps of Engineers in Memphis gave Council a report on the flood problem around Whitemens Creek. Mr. Bowers moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the Mayor write to the Corps and request that they make a study of the situation. All voted aye and the motion carried.
A large group of residents of E. Washington appeared before council protesting making the street 4-lane.
An ordinance to close an alley in Thorn’s Addition was on the 3rd and final reading.
ORDINANCE TO VACATE AND ABANDON AN ALLEY RUNNING NORTH AND SOUTH THROUGH DUNCAN’S SUBDIVISION
Mr. Hannah moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that the Ordinance be adopted. All voted aye and the motion carried. Motion by Hannah, seconded by Bowers to adopt the Emergency Clause passed unanimously. The ordinance was given the number 1375.
An ordinance to annex 12 acres, Rankin 2nd Addition located in Ward 4, was on its third and final reading. Dr. Bowers moved to adopt the ordinance and Mr. Ward seconded. All voted aye and the motion carried. (#1376 Rankin Annexation)
Two bids were opened on a chassis for a fire truck and Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Bridger seconding the motion that the low bid from Ford be accepted providing it meets the specs. $10,027.00 Mr. Smith passed and all other members voted aye, motion carried.
The Mayor appointed the following to the Parking Authority Commission: Don Seay, Chairman, 5 years, Charlie Watson, 4 years, Fred Dacus 3 years, John Coleman, 2 years and Don Bailey for 1 year. Mr. Park moved with M...
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