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Minutes for the City Council meeting on April 15, 1974
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES, APRIL 15, 1974
The City Council of the City of Jonesboro met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, April 15, 1974, at 7:00 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Park, Dr. Bowers, Hannah, Stricklin, Minx, Smith, Bowers, Burns, Johnson, Bridger and Ward. Absent: Pierce.
Dr. Bowers moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion that the City exercises its option on the Heath property in the Industrial Park at a cost of $102,000.00 for 34 acres. All members present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Bowers moved with Mr. Hannah seconding the motion that, at the recommendation of the Insurance Committee that the City remain with the Municipal League Group Insurance for the time being, and that the City be given 6 weeks’ notice of any rate increase. All voted aye and the motion carried.
The ordinance to remove stop signs on Gee & Nettleton was on its 3rd and final reading. After opposition was expressed for the removal of the stop signs, Mr. Minx moved for its adoption and Mr. Minx seconded the motion. On calling the roll, all present voted nay and the motion failed.
Mr. Smith moved with Mr. Stricklin seconding the motion that the bid from Hawkins Equipment Co. on a side-mounted mower be accepted. Cost $4,789.50 mounted. All voted aye and motion carried.
The bids for 4 new police cars were opened. Mr. Minx moved with Mr. Park seconding the motion that the low bid from Aycock Pontiac for $3,371.44 be accepted providing the specs were met. All aye and the motion carried.
The following ordinance was on the 3rd and final reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE CERTAIN TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES; TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Park moved with Mr. Ward seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. All aye and motion carried. Motion by Johnson, second by Bowers to adopt the ...
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