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Minutes for the City Council meeting on September 17, 1973
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING NIGHT SEPTEMBER 17, 1973
The City Council of the City of Jonesboro met in regular session in City Hall, September 17, 1973, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney and the following named Councilmen: Pierce, Park, Dr. Bowers, Hannah, Stricklin, Minx, Smith, Bowers, Goforth, Johnson, Bridger and Ward.
An ordinance to close an alley was on the 3rd and final reading.
AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE AND ABANDON AN ALLEY RUNNING FROM SHARP STREET BETWEEN HUNTINGTON AVENUE AND KREWSON AVENUE
Mr. Stricklin moved with Mr. Goforth seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. All present voted aye and the motion carries. (#1372 Sharp St. Alley)
Mr. Stricklin offered an annexation ordinance (Rankin) for its 1st reading:
Mr. Goforth moved with Mr. Ward seconding the motion that a trailer permit be allowed at 4105 Race St. voting nay: Park, Stricklin and Minx. Dr. Bowers passed. Voting aye: Pierce, Hannah, Smith, Bowers, Goforth, Johnson, Bridger and Ward. Motion carried.
Mr. Hannah offered an ordinance closing an alley in Nettleton for its 1st reading.
Mr. Park moved with Mr. Ward seconding the motion that another location for the city shops be found besides the south Church St. location. That the Street and Sanitation Committee bring a recommendation back to council on another site. All members voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Smith seconding the motion that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized the expense and negotiations in order that a special census can be taken. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Bowers moved with Mr. Bridger seconding the motion that the Mayor be instructed to negotiate with the property owners of the Shainberg and Wall buildings, at a cost of $24,000 and 24,500, respectfully, as appraised by Larry Ball. All members voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Ward moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that...
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