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Minutes for the City Council meeting on September 19, 1955
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The City Council of the City Council of Jonesboro, Arkansas met in regular session on the above named date in the City Hall at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney and the following named Councilmen: Powell, Hamilton, Stricklin, Fritz, Snow, Copeland, hart, Hendrix, Johnson and Keister.
Mr. Hamilton made the motion that the Gulf Refining Company be granted a permit to build a Service Station, 1003 Gee St., providing the pumps are 12’ from property line and the plans and specifications meet with the approval of the State Highway. Roll was called. All members voting aye. Motion carried, permit granted.
Mr. Snow made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hamilton, that R.L. Berry be granted a permit to build a service station, corner of East and Cate according to City Specifications. Roll was called. All members voting aye. Motion carried. Permit granted.
Mr. Hendrix made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hamilton, that Mrs. Ralph Sloan be re-appointed to the Public Library Board for a period of five years. Roll was called. All members voting aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Keister made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hamilton, that Sec. 3C 5k on page 7, of the City Planning Commission Ordinance for rules, plans, etc. be changed to the following: adequate provision for drainage of surface water shall be made by the sub-divider and shown on the plan. Roll was called. All members voting aye, with the exception of Mr. Copeland who was out of the room. Motion carried.
Mr. Hamilton made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hendrix, that Sec. 3 page 13 be changed by adding the following: However, where lots are being offered for sale, or valued by FHA or other agencies at $21.70, or less, per front foot, the sub-divider shall not be required to construct or provide curbs. Roll was called. All members voting aye with exception of Mr. Copeland who was out of the room. Motion carried.
Mr. Powell made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hamilton, that an amendment be made to page 12 to be called F and to read as follows: Due consideration shall be given to the allocation of areas suitably located and of adequate size for the playgrounds and parks. 2. The Planning Commission may require the dedication or the reservation of such open space within the subdivision up to a total of 10% of the gross area of the entire subdivided tract. Roll was called. Nine voting aye. Mr. Keister no. Motion carried.
Mr. Hamilton then made the motion, seconded by Mr. Keister, that the Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING LAND, SUBDIVISION RULES, REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS, PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
be placed on third and final reading. Roll was called. All members voting aye. Motion carried. The Ordinance was then read for the third time. After which Mr. Johnson made the motion seconded by Mr. Hamilton, that the Ordinance be adopted as read. Roll was called. All members voting aye. Motion carried. The roll was then called on the emergency clause with all members voting aye. Motion carried. The ordinance was given the number 909.
Mr. Johnson made the motion, seconded by Mr. Copeland, that Carter’s Temple be granted permission to solicit funds for their church conference for 30 days or until conference time. Roll was called. All members voting aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Keister made the motion, seconded by Mr. Fritz, that the City Attorney be instructed to draw a Stop Sign Ordinance for the following intersections: Rains-Kitchen, Patrick-Matthews, Oak-Kitchen, Rains-Wilkins, Cherry-Church. Roll was called. All members voting aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Hamilton made the motion, seconded by Mr. Powell, that the bills as okayed by the Finance Committee be paid. Roll was called. All members voting aye. Motion carried.
The Mayor appointed Mr. Keister, Johnson and Hamilton to study the Occupation Ordinance and to have recommendations for the next meeting.
Mr. Powell made the motion there being no further business that Council adjourn. Mr. Hamilton seconded the motion. All aye. Council adjourned.