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Minutes for the City Council meeting on October 5, 1987
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - OCTOBER 5, 1987
The Jonesboro City Council met at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall. Present were Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney, and all Aldermen.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Ken Miller and Mark Ford led the Invocation.
The minutes of September 21, 1987, were approved as mailed on motion by Mr. Stricklin, seconded by Mr. Park. All voted aye.
Mr. Park offered the following ordinance for first reading: (Annexation, David Doyle et al, Mardis 3rd Add 42.56 acres)
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING CERTAIN LANDS ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, BY ORDER OF THE COUNTY COURT OF CRAIGHEAD COUNTY, ARKANSAS; ASSIGNING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORIES TO WARD 5; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Charles Frierson, III who represents the property owners said the Fire Dept. recommended the installation of three additional fire hydrants and 2,500 ft. of six-inch water mains in the area at a cost of $10,833 to the property owners.
Fire Chief, Fred Rorex stated existing hydrants and water lines maintained by the Valley View Rural Water Assn. Are inadequate and do not meet minimum municipal requirements. He added the proposed improvements could be incorporated into the city’s water system by CW&L.
Mr. Frierson stated the consensus of opinion voiced by councilmen indicated the expenditure regarding additional fire hydrants should be made. Mr. Nix added that the cost of improvements is relatively inexpensive compared to CW&L charges once the property is annexed.
Public Works Director, Jeff Gibson addressed the council regarding the proposed annexation as follows:
1) The streets known as Jill Dr., Renee Dr., and Raider Rd. are approximately 18 ft. wide and are in good shape with the exception of one small failed area were Renee and Raider meet
2) Craighead Forest Cut-off Rd. (Forest Hills Rd.) is approximately 20 ft, wide and in generally good shape.
3) The drainage is almost...
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