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Minutes for the special called City Council meeting on November 22, 1997
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SPECIAL CALLED MEETING CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - NOVEMBER 22, 1997
The Jonesboro City Council met in a special called meeting Monday, November 22, 1997, at 8:30 a.m. A full quorum was in attendance. Present were: Mayor Brodell, City Clerk, Donna K. Jackson, City Attorney, Phillip Crego and 9 council members. Those members were: Rorex, Davis, Tate, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, Bowers, and Roddy.
Councilman Fletcher moved, seconded by Councilman Young for the adoption of a resolution to amend the Employee Handbook by replacing the “Employee’s Birthday” with the day after Thanksgiving effective January 1, 1998. A voice vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye with the exception of Councilman Rorex who voted nay. Those council members voting aye were: Davis, Tate, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, Bowers, and Roddy. The resolution was assigned number 1997:78.
Councilman Pratt moved, seconded by Councilman Fletcher for the adoption of a resolution setting a public hearing for 6:15 p.m. on December 1, 1997 for the purpose of moving an easement. A voice vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those council members voting aye were: Rorex, Davis, Tate, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, Bowers, and Roddy. The resolution was assigned number 1997:79.
Councilman Bowers moved, seconded by Councilman Pratt to adjourn and go into the Finance Committee meeting. A voice vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those council members voting aye were: Rorex, Davis, Tate, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, Bowers, and Roddy.
The 1998 budget was discussed after the meeting. Councilman Young, Chairman of the Finance Committee explained the meeting was set in an effort to discuss the budget because several committees had not had an opportunity to meet, and since time was a factor, it would be easier to meet at one time rather than have numerous meetings. The...
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