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Minutes for the City Council meeting on May 5, 1986
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A Public Hearing was held for Raymond Covey & David Cameron concerning the approval of the MAPC decision of Country Meadow Collection Addition at 6:30 p.m. Attorney Mike Gott represented the opponents citing improper drainage and traffic problems as major reasons for opposition. Several citizens also voiced disapproval of the Planned Unit Development. Skip Mooney, Attorney for the proponents stated that the development was the absolute best plan that has ever been presented for a P. U. D. and the plan is designed to improve, not worsen, drainage problems. Dan Mulhollen, engineer for the development spoke in affirmative regarding the plan.
City Council Minutes - May 5, 1986
The Jonesboro City Council met in regular session at 7:30 p.m. Present were Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney, and all Aldermen.
The minutes of April 21, 1986, were approved as mailed on motion by Mr. Hannah, seconded by Mr. Sanderson. All voted aye.
The issue regarding the approval of the MAPC decision of Country Meadow Collection Addition was discussed. Public Works Director, Jeff Gibson stated the Planned Unit Development does have proper drainage. He added it would take cooperation between city personnel and area residents to keep the pipes clean. Mr. Shelton moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin to uphold the MAPC decision. All voted aye.
The Mayor introduced Gary Schuchardt, Rotarian and officially welcomed six business and professional men from Brazil touring Northeast Arkansas under the auspices of Rotary International’s Exchange Program. He asked the City Clerk to assist him in presenting proclamation to each and welcoming the visitors via Spanish.
Mr. Park offered the following ordinance: (Annexation-Trim Gym-Race St.-C-3, Steve Smith)
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING CERTAIN LANDS TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS BY ORDER OF THE COUNTY COURT OF CRAIGHEAD COUNTY, ARKANSAS; ASSIGNING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY AS COMMERCIAL (C-3); D...
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