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Minutes for the City Council meeting on August 18, 2003
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - AUGUST 18, 2003
The Jonesboro City Council met Monday, August 18, 2003, at 6:30 p.m. A full quorum was in attendance. Present were: Mayor Hubert Brodell, City Clerk, Donna K. Jackson, City Attorney, Phillip Crego and eleven council members. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Young, Dover, McCall, and Roddy.
Councilman Perrin moved, seconded by Councilman Street to approve the minutes of August 4, 2003, as previously delivered. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Young, Dover, McCall, and Roddy.
Councilman Moore moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin to amend the agenda allowing for a presentation by Parks Director, Jason Wilkie recognizing the City Stars Basketball Program. All voted aye.
City Attorney Phillip Crego provided his monthly legal report consisting of condemnations and a written summary by Attorney Ralph Ohm of Jonesboro Lawsuits. Mr. Crego reported on the Willet property at Parker Park explaining they were waiting on the Engineering Department to inspect the property before presenting a proposal. He explained development in the area would assist in correcting the drainage problems.
The following ordinance was on second reading:
ORDINANCE TO VACATE AND ABANDON RIGHT OF WAY LOCATED ON LEROY STREET AND DONALD STREET IN DUDLEY SUBDIVISION. (Nettleton School District)
Councilman Moore moved, seconded by Councilman Street to suspend the rules and place on second reading. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye, with the exception of Councilman Dover who abstained from voting. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Young, McCall, and Roddy. Councilman Moore moved, seconded by Councilman Street for the adoption of the ordinance. A voice vote was taken resulting...
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