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Minutes for the City Council meeting on May 4, 1981
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES, MAY 4, 1981
The Jonesboro City Council met in regular session, Monday, May 4 at 7:30 P.M. Present, Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and all aldermen except Ms. Haigler.
Mr. Park moved for the approval of the minutes of April 20 as mailed, seconded by Mr. Stricklin, all aye.
Mr. Shelton offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION SMALL CITIES GRANT PROGRAM
Mr. Hannah moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Hinson, all aye. The resolution was given the number 1981:04.
Mr. Shelton offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION COOPERATION AGREEMENT
On motion by Mr. Hannah, second by Mr. Shelton and unanimous vote of council, the resolution was adopted. The resolution was given the number 1981:05.
Mr. Bob Taylor, instructor of criminology at ASU, presented a detailed analysis of the police department and made the following recommendations:
1) Hiring of 10 additional officers
2) Hiring of 3 dispatchers
3) Modify sector designs
4) Be competitive in salaries, recommending a 15% increase
Ms. Judy Henson addressed council concerning an appeal from the Board of Zoning Adjustment decision. The hearing was set for May 18 at 7:00 P.M.
The following bids were reviewed for a lawnmower:
Baker Rentals $2,600.00
Utility Trailer 745.00
Dave’s Sales 3,055.00 No bid
Sears 3,661.20 No bid
Mr. Park moved the bid from Baker Rentals be approved, seconded by Mr. Shelton, all aye.
The following bids were reviewed for street overlays:
Atlas Asphalt ACHM $88,793.55
Tack Coat 3,310.00
The bid from Atlas Asphalt was approved by unanimous vote of council on motion by Mr. Bridger.
The following bids were opened for sale of Old Nettleton Fire Station:
Harry Brewer $9,100.00
Griffin 8,775.00
Mr. Park moved that the high bid from Harry Brewer be approved, seconded by Mr. Minx, all aye.
On motion by Mr. Minx, second by Mr. Park and unanimous vote of council, Mr. Bob Gibson w...
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