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Minutes for the City Council meeting on April 1, 1991.
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Public Hearing
A Public Hearing was held at 6:45 p.m. for Harvey Hudspeth regarding the establishing of a taxi service within the municipality. Mr. Hudspeth stated Jonesboro Cab Co., 648 West Johnson meets or exceeds all requirements of the state for a taxi service. Mr. Hannah stated the present ordinances regarding taxi service are antiquated and inquired the amount of liability on vehicles. Mr. Hudspeth responded the company carries $100,000.00 liability whereas state law requires $65,000.00. All drivers’ licenses of operators will be checked and if criminal histories exist of the operators, they will not be employed. The meter of the two cabs will be $1.20 per mile and the company will comply with all inspections.
Public Hearing
A Public Hearing was held at 7:15 p.m. for Casey Springs Rd. Improvement District which is being formed to finance paving of the gravel road between Wood Springs Road and Tall Birch Road. Attorney Jim Lyons stated that owners of land with more than 55% of the assessed valuation along Casey Springs have petitioned for the formation of the district. The council will be asked later to approve the assessments of benefits to pay for the work. State law allows improvement districts to add annual assessments to property tax bills so property owners can pay for improvements over a period of years. State statutes require that the council determine if the petitions contain in excess of 50% of the assessed valuation (A.C.A. 14-322-105).
City Council Minutes - April l, 1991
The Jonesboro City Council met in regular session at 7:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers at 314 West Washington. Present were Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney, and All Aldermen.
Mr. Stricklin moved, seconded by Mr. Evans to approve the minutes of the March 18, 1991, meeting as mailed. All voted aye.
Concerning the request to establish a taxi service by Harvey Hudspeth, Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Str...
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