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Minutes for the City Council meeting on March 18, 1974
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, March 18, 1974, at 7:00 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Park, Dr. Bowers, Hannah, Stricklin, Minx, Smith, Bowers, Johnson, Bridger and Ward. Absent: Pierce.
Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Hannah seconding the motion that the City sells 22 acres at $3,750.00 per acre totaling $82,500.00 to General Tire and Rubber Co. and that the money derived from the sale goes for improvements and/or expansion of the Industrial Park. All members present voted aye and the motion carried. Building to begin within 1 year be stipulated in the sale contract.
Mr. Bowers offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE GRANT AGREEMENT FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT THE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, PROJECT NO. 8-05-033-01
Mr. Stricklin moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that the resolution be adopted. All aye and the motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1974:06.
Marion Ulmer, airport manager, and the Airport Commission were highly commended by the entire Council for the excellent work they have performed at the municipal airport.
Mr. Stricklin moved with Mr. Ward seconding the motion that the City Attorney draw up a resolution endorsing future interstate highway routes coming through Jonesboro. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Hannah moved with Mr. Park seconding the motion that City Water and Light be requested to install a traffic light at the No. 4 Fire Station. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
Dr. Bowers offered the following resolution and Mr. Smith moved for its adoption with Mr. Park seconding the motion. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
RESOLUTION SETTING A HEARING REGARDING THE ABANDONMENT OF MIDDLEFIELD DRIVE NORTH OF APACHE AVENUE AND ALL OF WHITEMAN AVENUE AND SPURLOCK DRIVE
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