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Minutes for the City Council meeting on June 7, 2004
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JUNE 7, 2004
The Jonesboro City Council met Monday, June 7, 2004, at 6:30 p.m. A full quorum was in attendance. Present were: City Clerk, Donna K. Jackson, City Attorney Phillip Crego and ten council members. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Street, Young, Dover, Furr, and Roddy. Councilman McCall and Councilman Perrin were unable to attend.
Councilman Moore moved, seconded by Councilman Hargis to approve the minutes of May 17, 2004, as delivered. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Street, Young, Dover, Furr, and Roddy.
Mayor Brodell addressed agenda item 11 first, recognizing the City Stars Soccer Champions. Mr. Wilkie, Parks Director reported an increase in participation in comparison to last year.
Mr. Larry Flowers reported on the city’s finances stating revenues were up and spending was on target. He explained a new tax law would require the city to pay taxes on its tipping fees, but would also provide additional revenue for Jonesboro.
The following ordinance was pulled from consideration:
ORDINANCE TO REZONE PROPERTY FROM RESIDENTIAL (R-1) TO COMMERCIAL (C-3), LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF WEST WASHINGTON AND WEST MATTHEWS (Scott Moore)
Councilman Moore moved, seconded by Councilman Hargis to pull the ordinance from the agenda. It was explained that Mr. Scott Moore did not own the property, and at the recommendation of City Attorney, Phillip Crego the item was pulled from consideration. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Street, Young, Dover, Furr, and Roddy.
The following ordinance was on the third and final reading:
ORDINANCE TO REZONE PROPERTY FROM COMMERCIAL (C-1) TO COMMERCIAL (C-3), LOCATED AT 4935 E. NETTLETON. (Ruben Griffin)
Councilman Moore mov...
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