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Minutes for the City Council meeting on May 15, 1967
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, May 15, 1967, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Pierce, Turner, Bennett, Ledbetter, Darling, Stricklin, Minx, Bowers, Copeland, Young, Johnson and Knight.
Rev. Bob Crabb gave the opening prayer.
After much discussion, Mr. Copeland moved with Mr. Johnson seconding the motion that the City disregards all of the property next to the City Hall, to renegotiate later on. On calling the roll, voting aye: Turner, Bennett, Ledbetter, Darling, Minx, Bowers and Copeland. Voting nay: Johnson. Passing: Pierce, Stricklin, Young and Knight.
Mr. Bennett moved with Mr. Johnson seconding the motion that the city buses be subsidized for a 3 month period, namely; June, July and August at $250 per month, providing that the bus schedules be published or put in a conspicuous place; so that the public may be aware of the bus schedules. Mr. Stricklin and Mr. Young voted nay. Voting aye: Pierce, Turner, Bennett, Ledbetter, Darling, Minx, Bowers, Copeland, Johnson and Knight. Motion carried.
Mr. Johnson offered a resolution pertaining to specifications of street black topping before contracts are let out, but withdrew his offer of the resolution and no action was taken.
Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Young seconding the motion that the City Attorney be directed to draw up an ordinance on mosquito control and have it ready by the next council meeting. On calling the roll all voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Knight made the motion, seconded by Mr. Pierce that the bills as okayed by the Finance Committee be paid. All aye and the motion was carried.
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.