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Minutes for the City Council meeting on June 15, 1992
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PUBLIC HEARING
7:15 p.m. - A public hearing was conducted regarding the adoption of an ordinance authorizing the issuance of industrial development revenue bonds for Hytrol.
City Council Minutes - June 15, 1992
The Jonesboro City Council met in regular session at 7:30 p.m. Present were the Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney, and all the Aldermen with the exception of Mr. Bridger and Mr. Wise who were unable to attend.
The minutes of June l, 1992, were approved as mailed by motion of Mr. Stricklin, seconded by Mr. Evans. All voted aye.
Mr. Shelton offered a resolution calling for a special election on Ordinance No. 2381 for July, 21, 1992. Discussion followed with Mr. Robert Thompson, attorney for N.O.W., addressing the Council stating the resolution was necessary for economical reasons as basic fairness to the citizens of Jonesboro. Others to address the Council speaking in favor of the resolution were Mr. Charles Sefers, Dr. Michael Dougan, and Dr. and Mrs. Chaney. Mr. Jim Hanley, retired Police Chief spoke in opposition to the special election and in favor of the proposed traffic plan. Others to address the Council speaking against the resolution was Mr. Hern. Mr. Sam Hummelstein member of the Board of Directors for the Chamber of Commerce read a resolution adopted by the Chamber, supporting the Council and the proposed traffic plan. Mr. Stricklin moved, seconded by Mr. Mays to reject the resolution. A roll call vote was taken resulting in the seven (7) to three (3) vote in favor of the motion. Those aldermen voting aye were: Hannah, Mays, Stricklin, Evans, Sanderson, Hinson, and Nix. Those voting nay were: Shelton, Province, and Strauser.
Mr. Stricklin offered a resolution setting a Special Election to be held concurrent with the General Election, Tuesday, November 3, 1992. Discussion followed with Dr. Dougan submitting an additional resolution for consideration by the Council. It was expl...
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