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Minutes for the City Council meeting on August 16, 1971
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, August 16, 1971, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Pierce, Park, Dr. Bowers, Darling, Minx, Smith, Bowers, Harris, Johnson and Knight. Absent: Stricklin and Williams.
Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Smith seconding the motion that a matter be considered that was not on the agenda. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Knight offered the following Ordinance for its 1st reading: (Annexing Oak Forest-Rankin)
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING CERTAIN LANDS ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS BY ORDER OF THE COUNTY COURT DATED MARCH 10, 1971; ASSIGNING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY TO WARD 5; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Pierce offered the following Ordinance for its 1st reading:
AN ORDINANCE CLOSING AN ALLEY IN THE 6TH WARD IN WATTS ADDITION BEGINNING AT DEWEY STREET
Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Knight seconding the motion that the rule be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on the second reading. All members present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Minx moved with Dr. Bowers seconding the motion that KASU be given permission to use a road at Craighead Forest for access to their property. On calling the roll, all members present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Bowers offered the following Ordinance for its 1st reading:
AN ORDINANCE CLOSING AN ALLEY IN COLE’S SECOND ADDITION RUNNING FROM NETTLETON AVENUE TO THOMAS AVENUE
Mr. Darling moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that the rule be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on the second reading. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Darling moved with Mr. Minx seconding the motion that the City Attorney draw up a Resolution requesting the Highway Dept. to designate old Highway 63 as a Business route. All present voted aye and the motion ca...
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