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Minutes for the City Council meeting on May 17, 2005
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PUBLIC HEARING - 6:15 P.M. A public hearing was conducted for the abandonment of a portion of Hacienda Street, located south of its intersection with Russell Hill Drive in Jonesboro, Arkansas. No opposition was voiced. Attorney Bob Gibson, representing VAB Enterprises, explained he would have to pull the ordinance from the agenda because of a utility easement issue.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - May 17, 2005
The Jonesboro City Council met Tuesday, May 3, 2005, at 6:30 p.m. A full quorum was in attendance. Present were: Mayor Formon, City Clerk, Donna K. Jackson, City Attorney Phillip Crego and eleven council members. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Johnson, Dover, Furr, and McCall. Councilman Ashley was unable to attend.
Councilman Province moved, seconded by Councilman Street to approve the minutes of May 3, 2005, as provided. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Johnson, Dover, Furr, and McCall.
A plaque was presented to Mr. Billy Joe Emerson for his efforts in establishing “Babyland” located in the Nettleton Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Steve Pryor, parents who are responsible for improvements at Babyland, thanked Mr. Emerson and other city officials for their support with this endeavor.
Attorney Crego provided a report to members of the Jonesboro City Council, stating litigation was going down and was reflected in the report from APERMA. Councilman Farmer questioned at what point are cases removed from the list, referring to a case that had been deemed inactive. Attorney Crego responded explaining when a final order is entered the case is then removed from the list. When questioned about pending APERMA cases regarding the landfill, Mr. Crego explained he could not speak for Attorney Ralph Ohm, but noted the majority of the APERMA cases are not set for tri...
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