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Minutes for the City Council meeting on January 3, 1967
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Ark. met in regular session in City Hall, Tuesday night, January 3, 1967, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Pierce, Turner, Bennett, Ledbetter, Darling, Stricklin, Minx, Bowers, Copeland, Young and Knight. Absent: Johnson.
Searcy Taylor administered the oath of office to the Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney, City Treasurer and 12 Aldermen. Rev. Jim Wilmoth addressed the new officials and Rev. Jim Roberts gave the opening prayer.
Mr. Ledbetter offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS APPRECIATION TO MAYOR HERBERT SANDERSON FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE CITY AND CITIZENS OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS
Mr. Stricklin moved with Mr. Copeland seconding the motion, that the resolution be adopted. All voted aye on the roll call and the motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1967:01.
After a request from Jess Krays, Mr. Darling moved with Mr. Ledbetter seconding the motion that January 28 be proclaimed Abilities Unlimited Day. On calling the roll, all present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Young made the motion that the 1967 budget be referred to the Finance Committee for study. Mr. Ledbetter seconded the motion. Roll was called and all voted aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Young seconding the motion, that the landscaping project be referred to the Finance Committee, and all present voted aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Knight made the motion, seconded by Mr. Stricklin that the bills as okayed by the Finance Committee be paid. All members present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Copeland asked that a study be made on the traffic control at the corner of Washington and Church.
Mr. Bennett moved with Mr. Turner seconding the motion, that the Street Committee checks the drainage problem in the Ridgecrest Addition. On calling the roll, all present voted a...
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