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Minutes for the City Council meeting on October 6, 1997
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - OCTOBER 6, 1997
The Jonesboro City Council met Monday, October 6, 1997, at 6:30 p.m. A full quorum was in attendance. Present were: Mayor Brodell, City Clerk, Donna K. Jackson, City Attorney, Phillip Crego and 11 council members. Those members were: Kelton, Rorex, Province, Tate, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, Bowers, and Roddy.
The minutes of September 15, 1997, were approved as delivered by Councilman Rega seconded by Councilman Crockett. A voice vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Rorex, Province, Tate, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, Bowers, and Roddy.
The following ordinance was on the third and final reading:
ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES (Gehl Henderson)
Councilman Young moved, seconded by Councilman Fletcher to limit debate to five minutes per side. A voice vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Rorex, Province, Tate, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, Bowers, and Roddy. Those speaking in opposition were: Melissa Mereidith, John Warrner, and Rev. Mark Huff. Concerns voiced were noise, odor, and waste drainage. Mr. Chris Phelps spoke for the rezoning, stating concerns regarding run-off were unwarranted. Councilman Rega moved, seconded by Councilman Kelton for the adoption of the ordinance. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all members voting nay. Those members voting nay were: Kelton, Rorex, Province, Tate, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, Bowers, and Roddy. The motion was denied.
The following ordinance was on the third and final reading:
ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES (Humane Society / J. Lyons)
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