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Minutes for the City Council meeting on September 8, 1964
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Ark., met in regular session at City Hall, Tuesday night, September 8, 1964, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Wilson, Bridger, Brickell, Stallings, Heern, Cook, Pardew, Mays, Ledbetter and Snow. Absent: Sammons and Griffin.
Mr. Mays offered the following ordinance for its first reading:
AN ORDINANCE SUBMITTING TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, THE QUESTION WHETHER IT WILL ISSUE INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS TO THE EXTENT OF $1,000,000.00 FOR THE PURPOSE OF SECURING AND DEVELOPING INDUSTRY WITHIN OR NEAR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS
Mr. Mays moved with Mr. Ledbetter seconding the motion that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the second reading. On calling the roll, all members present voted aye. There being 9 ayes and no nays, the motion carried and the ordinance was read for the second time. Mr. Wilson made the motion seconded by Mr. Cook that the rule be further suspended and the ordinance be placed on the third and final reading. Roll was called and all members present voted aye. There being 9 ayes and no nays, the motion carried and the ordinance was read for the final time. Mr. Stallings then moved with Mr. Ledbetter seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. On calling the roll, all members present voted aye. There being 9 ayes and no nays, the Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Mr. Cook moved with Mr. Wilson seconding the motion that the emergency clause be adopted. Roll was called and all present voted aye. Motion carried. The ordinance was given the number 1102.
Mr. Mays offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO CONTRACT FOR SALE ACT 9 BONDS THAT MAY BECOME AVAILABLE AFTER THE OCTOBER 13, 1964, ELECTION
Mr. Pardew made the motion seconded by Mr. Wilson that the resolution be adopted....
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