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Minutes for the City Council meeting on November 6, 1995
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PUBLIC HEARING - 6:10 P.M. - A Public hearing was conducted for the purpose of establishing the North East Arkansas Taxicab Inc., located at 410 S. Church (on the Church side, Suite B) Mrs. Barbara Halsey, an attorney, was also the applicant along with her husband requesting a taxicab permit, from the Council. Mrs. Halsey stated Jonesboro was in need of a safe, clean, reliable taxicab service, by citing a 1992 study regarding a public transit system in Jonesboro. She explained even though this was not a public transit system, the study in itself shows transportation is a priority need for residents and a key element for agencies offering services to local residents. The application met the requirements regarding a $25,000.00 bond (or cash), along with the other requirements set forth in Ordinance 2644. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Meredith spoke in opposition to the NEA Taxicab, Inc. It would place a hardship on the other two already operational taxicab services in Jonesboro, was the reason given by Mr. and Mrs. Meredith. Mr. Meredith stated his cab company; the Thrifty Cab Company would suffer cut backs if this application was approved.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES, NOVEMBER 6, 1995
The Jonesboro City Council met Monday, November 6, 1995, at 6:30 p.m. A full quorum was in attendance. Present were Mayor Brodell, City Clerk, Donna Jackson, City Attorney, Phillip Crego and eleven council members. Those Councilmen were: Vance, Wise, Rega, Province, Young, Perrin, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole, and Hannah. Councilmen Evans was away on city business.
The minutes of October 16, 1995, were approved as mailed by Councilman Young seconded by Councilman Wise. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Councilmen voting aye were: Vance, Wise, Rega, Province, Young, Perrin, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole, and Hannah.
Mr. Bill Ebbert, Jr. came before the Council, requesting an extension ...
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