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Minutes for City Council meeting on October 7, 1985
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A Public Hearing was held at 7:00 p.m. for Gerald Barnett, 2825 Race concerning the annexation of his property.
City Council Minutes - October 7, 1985
The Jonesboro City Council met in regular session at 7:30 p.m. on October 7, 1985. Present were Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney, and all aldermen. The flag ceremony and pledge of allegiance was led by Troop 2 Boy Scouts of First Baptist Church with Ray Stanley as Troop Leader.
The minutes of September 16, 1985, were approved as mailed on motion by Mr. Evans, seconded by Mr. Hannah. All voted aye.
Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice-President, Henry Jones, announced that Farr Co. of El Segundo, California has agreed to purchase the old Crane Co. building on Airport Rd. and plans to build an addition to the plant after the first of the year. The Mayor recognized members of the Chamber and of Jonesboro Unlimited and thanked them for their work on attracting new industry to Jonesboro, noting they have successfully recruited a number of firms in recent months and are actively seeking more jobs for the community.
RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO A MEMO OF INTENT WITH FARR COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin to adopt a resolution and a memorandum of intent between the City of Jonesboro and Farr Co. to issue revenue bonds for financing the costs of acquiring industrial facilities as defined in Act 9 and to finance the same upon such terms and conditions as the City deems advisable. All voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1985:14.
Mr. Hinson moved, seconded by Mr. Culpepper to set a public hearing for Dr. Hermie Plunk, 5005 E. Nettleton Ave. on November 4, 1985, at 7:00 p.m. This is in regard to a tract of property on the south side of Race, west of Stadium Blvd. All voted aye. Adjacent property owners, Gerald and Fran Barnett request annexation to the city. However, their property is an island within an island and adjac...
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