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Minutes for the City Council meeting on October 21, 1985
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - OCTOBER 21, 1985
The Jonesboro City Council was called to order at 7:30 p.m. on October 21, 1985. Present were Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney, and Aldermen Park, Stricklin, Hinson, Evans, Bridger, Shelton, Hannah, Strauser, Culpepper, Mays and Nix. Alderman Sanderson was absent.
The minutes of October 7, 1985, were approved as mailed on motion by Mr. Hannah, seconded by Mr. Stricklin. All voted aye.
Kenneth M. Hall, President of Hall, Blake, and Associates, Inc. of Memphis addressed the Council regarding the findings of borings made at the Landfill. Preliminary studies indicate the city may be able to keep a portion of the Landfill open and possibly expand the facility. Mr. Hall assured the Council that his firm will meet the deadline set by P C. & E to close the Landfill, but added he hopes P C & E will agree to keep a portion of the Landfill open. He further stated that the documents for a permit can be ready in 75 days. Mr. Nix moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to authorize Mr. Hall to complete borings at the Municipal Landfill. All voted aye.
Mr. Mays offered the following ordinance: (Rez/R-2 to C-3 Rebel Tire National Rd./ Highland)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE #954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CHANGE IN ZONING BOUNDARIES
Mr. Park offered the following ordinance: (Rezoning- R-3 to C-3 Ungerank-Johnson & Caraway)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE #954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CHANGE IN ZONING BOUNDARIES
Mr. Hannah offered the following ordinance: (Rezoning-R-1 to R-2 .5 acres-N. Side Matthews)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE #954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CHANGE IN ZONING BOUNDARIES
Mr. Shelton moved, seconded by Mr. Hannah to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. Aldermen Park, Stricklin, Hinson, Evans, Bridger, Shelton, Hannah, Strauser, Mays and Nix voted aye. Alderman ...
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