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Minutes for the City Council, MAPC Appeal meeting on September 12, 1977
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES, MAPC APPEAL, SEPTEMBER 12, 1977
The Jonesboro City Council met in special session, Monday, September 12, 1977, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk, and the following named aldermen: Park, Sanderson, Hinson, Shelton, Bridger, Minx, Haigler, Province, Smith and Shepard. Absent: Hannah and Stricklin
Mr. Mark Ledbetter, representing Jerry Craft, asked council to adjourn because of the absence of some of the members. Mr. Sanderson moved that new date be set for hearing of appeal, and that council adjourn. The motion was second by Mr. Minx. Voting aye: Sanderson, Bridger, Minx and Smith. Voting nay: Park, Hinson, Shelton, Haigler, Province and Shepard. Motion failed.
The Council was presented evidence from Mark Ledbetter, who presented petitions giving their consent for rezoning the property. Mr. Ralph Morrison, Chairman of MAPC, presented to council his suggestions to MAPC. Others present also gave their views on the matter before Council.
Mr. Sanderson moved that the rezoning be given approval and disapprove the decision of MAPC. The motion was second by Mr. Shelton with the only descending vote being cast by Mr. Province.
This matter being disposed of, council adjourned.