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Minutes for the City Council meeting on February 3, 1969
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, February 3, 1969, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Pierce, Turner, Dr. Bowers, Young, Darling, Stricklin, Minx, Pardew, Bowers, Williams, Johnson and Knight.
Mr. Darling moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the trailer park permit requested by Mr. Littleton on Woods Street be denied. On calling the roll, all present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Turner moved with Mr. Young seconding the motion that the permit for a trailer park requested by Roger Watkins on Pecan Street be granted. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Pardew seconding the motion that items 1 and 3 be approved of the Parking Authority recommendations and that item 2 be studied. Dr. Bowers and Mr. Darling passed and all other members present voted aye. Motion carried.
After the bids were opened for 5 new police cars, Mr. Pierce moved with Mr. Stricklin seconding the motion that the City buy the Fords at a price of $12,829.40. On the roll call, voting aye: Pierce, Turner, Dr. Bowers, Stricklin and Knight. Mr. Williams passed. Voting nay: Young, Darling, Pardew and Bowers. Motion failed.
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Turner seconding the motion that the bills as okayed by the Finance Committee be paid. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Pardew moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that the City purchases the Dodge cars at a cost of $13,485.00. Roll was called and voting aye: Young, Darling, Pardew, Bowers and Williams. Pierce and Turner passed and voting nay: Dr. Bowers, Stricklin and Knight. Motion failed.
Mr. Darling moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that the City buys the Chevrolets at a cost of $13,105.00. Voting aye: Pierce, Turner, Darling, Stricklin, Pardew, Bowers, Williams and Kn...
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