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Minutes for the City Council meeting on June 3, 1968
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Ark., met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, June 3, 1968, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Pierce, Turner, Bennett, Darling, Stricklin, Pardew, Copeland, Young, Johnson and Knight. Absent: Ledbetter and Minx.
Mr. Stricklin offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION APPROVING GRANT OFFER FROM THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA) FOR AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS
Mr. Stricklin moved with Mr. Knight seconding the motion that the resolution be adopted. All members present voted aye and the motion was carried. The resolution was given the number 1968:15.
The following ordinance was on its second reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE STOP SIGNS ON CERTAIN STREETS AT THEIR INTERSECTION WITH OTHER STREETS; TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Darling seconding the motion that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the third and final reading. All present voted aye and the motion carried. Mr. Knight then moved with Mr. Johnson seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. All present voted aye and the motion was carried. Mr. Knight made the motion seconded by Mr. Darling that the emergency clause be adopted. Passed unanimously. The ordinance was given the number 1203.
Mr. Darling offered the following ordinance for its first reading:
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR FIRE LIMITS AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE CONSTRUCTION, ALTERATION, REMOVAL, DEMOLITION, EQUIPMENT, USE AND OCCUPANCY, LOCATION AND MAINTENANCE OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES
Mr. Darling moved with Mr. Stricklin seconding the motion that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the second reading. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Darling offered the following ordinance for its first reading:
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING MINIMUM STANDARDS GOVERNING THE USE, OCCUPANCY AND MAINTENANCE OF DWELLING, DWELLING UNITS AND ACCESSORY STRUCTURES; ESTABLISHING MINIMUM STANDARDS GOVERNING SUPPLIED UTILITIES AND FACILITIES, AND OTHER PHYSICAL THINGS AND CONDITIONS ESSENTIAL TO MAKE DWELLINGS SAFE, SANITARY, AND FIT FOR HUMAN HABITATION; ESTABLISHING MINIMUM STANDARDS GOVERNING THE CONDITION AND MAINTENANCE OF DWELLINGS AND ACCESSORY STRUCTURES; FIXING CERTAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES OF OWNERS AND OCCUPANTS OF DWELLINGS; CREATING A BOARD OF HOUSING CODE APPEALS AND FIXING THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES THEREOF; AUTHORIZING THE INSPECTION OF DWELLINGS AND ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND PROVIDING FOR THE CONDEMNATION OF ALL BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES DEEMED UNFIT FOR HUMAN HABITATION AND USE; AND FIXING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS
Mr. Darling moved with Mr. Stricklin seconding the motion that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on its second reading. On calling the roll, all present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the bills as okayed by the Finance Committee be paid. All voted aye and the motion carried.
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.