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Minutes for the City Council meeting on May 21, 1973
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY MAY 21, 1973
The City Council of the City of Jonesboro met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, May 21, 1973, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney and the following named Councilmen: Pierce, Park, Dr. Bowers, Stricklin, Minx, Smith, Bowers, Goforth, Johnson, Bridger and Ward. Absent: Hannah and City Clerk.
The following Ordinance was on the third and final reading: (#1361 Motel tax)
AN ORDINANCE LEVYING A GROSS RECEIPT TAX, CREATING THE CITY OF JONESBORO ADVERTISING AND TOURIST PROMOTION FUND, AND THE CITY OF JONESBORO ADVERTISING AND TOURIST PROMOTION COMMISSION, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Bowers moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the Ordinance be adopted. Mr. Stricklin passed and all other members voted aye. Motion carried. Motion by Bowers, seconded by Park to adopt the Emergency Clause passed unanimously.
The following ordinance was on the third and final reading: (#1362 Rezoning)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE
Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Ward seconding the motion that the Ordinance be adopted. All present voted aye and the motion was carried. Motion by Park, seconded by Mr. Bowers to adopt the Emergency Clause, passed unanimously.
Mr. Bowers moved with Mr. Smith seconding the motion that an annexation ordinance that was on the 3rd and final reading be tabled until right-of-way can be acquired. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Ward moved with Mr. Bridger seconding the motion that the Alley Closing in the 1000 block of Huntington ordinance be adopted. It was on the 3rd & final reading.
ORDINANCE TO VACATE AND ABANDON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE ALLEY IN THE 1000 BLOCK OF HUNTINGTON AVENUE BETWEEN WALNUT AND NESBITT STREETS
All present voted aye and the motion carried. Motion by Ward, seconded by Park to adopt the Emergency Clause passed unanimously. The ordinance was given the number 1363.
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