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Minutes for the City Council meeting on June 1, 1970
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, June 1, 1970, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Pierce, Park, Dr. Bowers, Young, Darling, Stricklin, Minx, Pardew, Bowers, Williams, Johnson and Knight.
After property owners complained about rats in the area around Krewson and Flint, it was decided to have Orkin look over the situation and give the cost of extermination to Council.
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the City Code of Ordinances be brought up to date. All members voted aye and the motion carried.
After the bids for the old police cars were opened, Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Johnson seconding the motion that he Police Chief and the City Clerk examine the bids and grant the sale to the highest bidder. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Pierce offered the following resolution and moved for its adoption with Mr. Knight seconding the motion. All members voted aye and the motion carried.
RESOLUTION APPOINTING A COMMITTEE TO LOOK INTO FEASIBILITY OF NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITIES CENTER
The resolution was given the number 1970:07.
Mr. Darling moved with Dr. Bowers seconding the motion that the Mayor be given permission to take options to pay property owners for damages done by taking right-of-way on Young Street. The three property owners involved are Etter, Johnson and Baswell. On the roll call, all voted aye and the motion carried. Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Johnson seconding the motion that if the Mayor is unable to secure options or negotiate with the property owners, then the Council, after notification by the Mayor, will undertake condemnation proceedings against them. All members voted aye and the motion was carried.
Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Pardew seconding the motion that the trailer ordinance be tabled and the amendment of the ordinance be submitte...
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