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Minutes for the special called City Council meeting on April 13, 1970
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro met in special session in City Hall, Monday night, April 13, 1970, at 7:00 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney and the following named Councilmen: Park, Dr. Bowers, Young, Darling, Stricklin, Minx, Pardew, Bowers, Williams, Johnson and Knight. Absent: Pierce and City Clerk.
Mr. Darling offered the following resolution and moved for its adoption with Mr. Knight seconding the motion. All members present voted aye and the motion carried.
RESOLUTION APPROVING A SUPPLEMENTAL GRANT OFFER BY THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT THE AIRPORT
The resolution was given the number 1970:05.
Mr. Charles Frierson spoke to the Council concerning payment of $30,000 by City Water and Light to the City. Said that it would be two or three months and no action was taken on the matter.
Mr. Knight offered the following ordinance for its first reading:
AN ORDINANCE CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION ON THE QUESTION OF APPROVING A LOW RENT HOUSING PROGRAM AS REQUESTED BY THE URBAN RENEWAL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS (THE PARTICULAR PROJECT IS DESCRIBED IN THE ORDINANCE); PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Mr. Knight moved with Dr. Bowers seconding the motion that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the second reading. All members present voted aye and the motion carried. Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that the rule be further suspended and the ordinance be placed on the third and final reading. All members present voted aye and the motion carried. Mr. Knight then moved with Mr. Park seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. All present voted aye and the motion carried. Motion by Knight, second by Dr. Bowers to adopt the emergency clause passed unanimously. The ordinance was given the number 1262.
No further business, Council ...
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