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Minutes for the City Council meeting on April 16, 1956
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The City Council of the City 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: Keister, Johnson, Fritz, Fields, Copeland, Stricklin, Snow, Hamilton and Hart. Absent: Powell.
Mr. Fields made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hamilton, that the colored ball team be granted permission to solicit funds for uniforms and equipment or their team for a period of four days. Roll was called. All members present voting aye. Mr. Stricklin was absent at the time of this motion.
Mr. Keister made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hamilton, that the Mayor investigates the cost of extra radio requested by Civil Defense. Roll was called. All members voting aye.
Application for building permit by Paul Arnold was read and discussed. Mr. Reng, speaking in opposition by and for the college. Mr. Robert Moore and others appearing in opposition because of nearby residents and property owners. Mr. W.B. Howard appeared on behalf of Mr. Arnold. After considerable discussion, Mr. Keister made the motion, seconded by Mr. Copeland, that the Council disallows the permit. Roll was called. Mr. Keister, Johnson, Copeland, Stricklin and Hamilton voting aye. Mr. Fields, Dr. Fritz, Snow and Hart voting no. Motion passed. Permit denied.
Mr. Johnson made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hamilton, that Mrs. Olan Parker Sr. be appointed for the unexpired term of Mrs. Ralph Sloan on the Library Board. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Copeland made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hart, that Sec. 4 of the new zoning ordinance be amended as follows:
Central Business District, as shown on the attached map, shall conform in its boundaries the fire district of Jonesboro, Arkansas, as heretofore established by ordinance, plus the area defined in Ordinance 895.
Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Hamilton then made the motion seconded by Mr. Copeland that the ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE LAND USE, POPULATION DENSITY, AREA REQUIREMENTS OF REAL PROPERTY SITUATED WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARK., AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
be read for the third and final time. The first two reading were at the previous meeting. Roll was called. All members voting aye. Motion carried. The ordinance was then read for the third time. Roll was called on the emergency clause. All members voting aye. The ordinance was given the number 914.
Mr. Stricklin made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hamilton, that the Council authorizes the purchase of 48 pairs of pants at $16.25 each from Himie Goldstein, 64 shirts at $3.75 from Goldstein and 16 caps at $4.20 from Schneider after a report and upon the recommendation of the Fire and Police Committees. Roll was called. All members voting aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Hamilton made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hart, that the bills as okayed by the Finance Committee be paid. Roll was called. All members voting aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Copeland made the motion, seconded by Mr. Johnson, that the City purchases an Eclipse lawnmower for the Cemetery at $139.50 upon the recommendation of the Cemetery Committee. Roll was called. All members voting aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Brooks, Westlawn sexton, requested help for April, May and June. Council instructed the Mayor to employ extra help when needed.
There being no further business, Mr. Hart made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hamilton, that Council adjourn. All aye. Council adjourned.