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Minutes from the City Council meeting on October 4, 1993
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PUBLIC HEARING - 7:15 P.M. - A public hearing was held regarding the vacating and abandonment of a utility easement in the West Branch Commercial Addition. Councilman Mays asked if the City of Jonesboro will be responsible for any street maintenance in the area. Mr. Clay Kenward stated these were private drives and the City of Jonesboro would not be responsible for the up-keep. No opposition was voiced regarding this matter.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - OCTOBER 4, 1993
The Jonesboro City Council met in regular session at 7:30 p.m. Present were the Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney, and all council members.
The minutes of September 20, 1993, were approved as mailed by motion of Councilman Evans seconded by Councilman Harpole. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye.
Retired Police Chief Jim Hanley addressed the Council regarding past Police performance and budget. Mr. Hanley reported that Jonesboro, population 25,000 had the lowest crime rate in the nation when he was Police Chief. This was accomplished using half the budget that the Jonesboro Police Department now operates on. He expressed concern over the investigation of Mr. David Eagle who conducted an audit of the Police Department. Mr. Hanley stated the Citizens of Jonesboro are entitled to know what has happened to recovered property, long distance calls, comp-time, over-time, vacation time, sick time, and use of equipment. Mr. Hanley called for a through audit by an independent auditor. Interim Police Chief Jack McCann responded by stating he was unaware of any improprieties by the Police Department and questioned why Mr. Hanley wanted an independent audit. Mr. Hanley stated he felt that the Police Department did not want an audit and that is why they attacked the reputation of Mr. David Eagle. Chief McCann stated that was not true. Councilman Kelton questioned as to whether or not this should be voted on with...
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