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Minutes for the City Council meeting on Monday, January 21, 1974
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, January 21, 1974, at 7:00 p.m. There were present: Pierce, Park, Dr. Bowers, Hannah, Stricklin, Minx, Smith, Bowers, Goforth, Johnson, Bridger and Ward.
The bills from the Gas Co. were discussed and the Mayor was requested to call the Company and ask about their billing practice, how citizens can get a refund that have overpaid and why some citizens’ bills have doubled.
Attorney Olan Parker, representing Jonesboro Cable TV, requested permission to increase the rate per month from $4.95 to $6.00 and the cost of an additional drop from $.50 to $1.00 per month. After much discussion between the Council and the TV Company, Dr. Bowers moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the request be tabled for 1 year. On calling the roll, voting aye: Pierce, Park, Dr. Bowers, Hannah, Minx, Smith, Bowers and Johnson. Voting nay, stating that they thought 1 year was too long were Stricklin, Goforth, Bridger and Ward. Motion carried.
Mr. Ward offered Housing Code ordinance for its 1st reading.
Mr. Park offered Gas Code ordinance for its 1st reading.
Mr. Pierce offered the Building Code ordinance for its 1st reading.
Mr. Bowers offered a zoning amendment ordinance for its 1st reading.
A request was made by Barbara Houston to place bus benches in several places in the city. Mr. Park moved with Mr. Smith seconding the motion that permission be granted with the stipulation that the building inspector approves the locations. All members voted aye and the motion carried.
The annexation ordinance of Briarwood 4th was on 3rd and final reading.
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING CERTAIN LANDS ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, BY ORDER OF THE COUNTY COURT DATED OCTOBER 1; ASSIGNING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY TO WARD 4 DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Pierce moved with Mr. Ward seconding the motio...
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