File #: MIN-98:008    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Minutes Status: Passed
File created: 4/6/1998 In control: City Council
On agenda: Final action: 4/20/1998
Title: Minutes for the City Council meeting on April 6, 1998
Related files: RES-98:1060, RES-98:1059, RES-98:1058, RES-98:1057, RES-98:1056, MIN-98:009, MIN-98:007, AG-98:007
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Minutes for the City Council meeting on April 6, 1998
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PUBLIC HEARING - A public hearing was conducted regarding Jonesboro’s 1998 application for a $611,000 Community Development Program. Mr. Chris Snipes, an intern with HUD, requested funds for a Title 6 Housing Program. Mr. McKinnon explained Council would be making the final decision, but no information had been provided to his committee regarding this request. Councilman Kelton inquired about the time limit within which Mr. McKinnon could include this request. Mr. McKinnon stated it could be done if Council so desired.

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - April 6, 1998

The Jonesboro City Council met Monday, April 6, 1998, at 6:30 p.m. A full quorum was in attendance. Present were: City Clerk, Donna K. Jackson, City Attorney, Phillip Crego and 11 council members. Those members were: Kelton, Rorex, Province, Davis, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, Bowers, and Roddy. Councilman Tate was unable to attend. Vice Mayor Ron Kelton presided in the absence of Mayor Brodell who was out on business.

The minutes for March 16, 1998, were approved as delivered, by Councilman Roddy seconded by Councilman Crockett. A voice vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Rorex, Province, Davis, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher Bowers, and Roddy.

Mr. David Moskowitz of the Arkansas Department of Health Division of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Systems presented Certificates of Appreciation to Patient Transfer Service, Emerson Ambulance Service and Keller Medical Service for their quick response to the tragedy at Westside Middle School on March 24, 1998.The three medical teams received a standing ovation by Council.

Councilman Davis offered the following ordinance for the first reading:

AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS FOR POTABLE WATER CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL

The decision was made to hold this ordinance for second readin...

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