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Minutes for the City Council meeting on June 5, 1967
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, June 5, 1967, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Pierce, Turner, Bennett, Ledbetter, Darling, Stricklin, Minx, Bowers, Copeland, Young, Johnson and Knight.
Rev. Bob Alexander gave the opening prayer.
Mr. Darling moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that because of the holiday, that the July meeting be held on the 10th and 24th. On calling the roll, voting nay: Minx and Young. Voting nay: Pierce, Turner, Bennett, Ledbetter, Darling, Stricklin, Bowers, Copeland, Johnson and Knight. Motion carried.
Mr. Copeland offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTON TO VACATE AND ABANDON BELMONT AVENUE BETWEEN THE WEST LINE OF MADISON STREET AND THE WEST END OF BELMONT AVENUE
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Pierce seconded the motion that the resolution be adopted. Roll was called and all members voted aye. Motion was carried. The resolution was given the number 1967:14.
After the Director of Public Works submitted a proposed ordinance on street specifications, Mr. Copeland moved with Mr. Darling seconding the motion that the Street Committee make a study and that the City Water and Light, the plumbers and the street building contractors be consulted in regards to said specifications. They are to recommend back to Council. On calling the roll, all voted aye and the motion was carried.
On motion by Mr. Darling, seconded by Mr. Knight that the Municipal Code Corp of Florida prepare supplement #2 of the Code of Ordinances at a cost not to exceed $1,500 in order to bring the code up-to-date. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Copeland moved with Mr. Bennett seconding the motion that the Mayor appoints a committee to investigate Mr. Bowers’ status with Barnett Construction Company consult with the City Attorney. On the roll call, Mr. Bo...
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