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Minutes for the City Council meeting on December 3, 1979
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 3, 1979
The Jonesboro City Council met in regular session, Monday, December 3, 1979, at 7:30 p.m. Present were Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk, and the following named aldermen: Park, Hinson, Shelton, Bridger, Minx, Hannah, Haigler, Province, Mays and Haggenmacher. Absent: Mr. Sanderson.
Council heard an appeal from Mr. Jearl Bishop concerning a decision from the Board of Zoning Adjustment. Mr. Tomlinson made his presentation and the council reviewed the minutes of meeting and proposed drawing on construction. Mr. Minx moved that the matter be referred back to the Board of Zoning adjustment to prove hardship. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bridger and all council voted aye.
The minutes of November 19, were corrected by showing Mr. Mays voting nay to the proposed ambulance service for the City of Jonesboro, Mr. Park then moved that the minutes be approved as amended, seconded by Mr. Hinson. All voted aye.
Mr. Barry Rougeau presented to council a detailed proposal for increased use of bicycles in the City. Mrs. Park moved that the proposal be referred to the Parks and Recreation Commission for further study and recommendations. The motion was seconded by Mr. Shelton. All voted aye.
The following bids were reviewed on Police Vehicles:
O’Neal Ford $12,482.00
Comer Chevrolet 12,805.16
Central Chevrolet 12,900.00
Thomasson Buick 13,432.72
Aycock Pontiac 13,838.00
Mr. Stricklin moved that the bid from O’Neal Ford be approved, seconded by Mr. Hannah. All voted aye.
The following bids were reviewed for sale of grass fire truck:
Philadelphia Fire Dept $1,252.00
Tommy Gibson 500.00
After discussion on the matter, Mr. Stricklin moved that the fire truck be given to the Parks & Recreation Department, seconded by Mr. Park. All voted aye.
The following bid was received for sale of used bulldozer:
Robert Rees $9,251.00
On recommendation of Mr. Cameron, Mr. Minx moved ...
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