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Minutes for the City Council meeting on July 2, 1956
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas, met in regular session on the above named date at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall. There were present: Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney and the following named Councilmen: Keister, Johnson, Fritz, Fields, Copeland, Stricklin, Powell, Snow, Hamilton and Hart.
Mr. Johnson made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hamilton, that the Seven Day Advent Church be granted permission to place a tent for religious services west of Madison Extended, provided they comply with all ordinances and the Fire Prevention Code, namely Article 29 of Section 2903. Roll was called. All members present voting aye.
Mr. Hamilton offered the following ordinance and placed it on the first reading:
AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING A PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 14 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS
The ordinance was read for the first time. Mr. Keister then moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the second reading. Roll was called. All members voting aye. Motion carried. The ordinance was then read for the second time. Mr. Copeland made the motion, seconded by Dr. Fritz, that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be place on the third and final reading. Roll was called. All members voting aye. Motion carried. The ordinance was then read for the third and final time. Mr. Powell then made the motion seconded by Mr. Fields that the ordinance be adopted as read. Roll was called with all members voting aye. Motion carried. The ordinance was then declared by the Mayor as adopted as read. The ordinance was given the number 917.
Mr. Snow offered the following ordinance to be placed on the first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE AND ABANDON A STREET OF WILSON’S SECOND ADDITION TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS
The ordinance was read for the first time. Mr. Snow then made the motion, seconded by Mr. Stricklin, that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the second reading. Roll was called. All members voting aye. Motion carried. The ordinance was read for the second time. Mr. Powell moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the third and final reading. Mr. Stricklin seconded the motion. Roll was called. All members voting aye. Motion carried. The ordinance was then read for the third and final time. Mr. Powell then made the motion, seconded by Mr. Stricklin, that the ordinance be adopted as read. Roll was called. All members voting aye. Motion carried. The Mayor then declared the ordinance adopted as read and the roll was called on the emergency clause. All members voting aye. The ordinance was given the number 918.
Mr. Snow made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hamilton, that Roy Barnhill be granted a permit to operate a radio and TV repair service at 926 West Huntington. Roll was called. All members voting aye. Motion carried. Permit granted.
Mr. Powell made the motion, seconded by Mr. Snow, that signs stating 6-ton load limit be placed at Oak and Kitchen and E. Nettleton and Kitchen. Roll was called. Mr. Hamilton voting no, the rest of the members voting aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Johnson offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE ABANDONMENT OF JOEL STREET IN THE TATE ADDITION
Mr. Keister made the motion, seconded by Mr. Johnson, that the resolution be adopted as read. Roll was called. All members voting aye. Motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1956:05.
Mr. Copeland offered the following ordinance and placed it on the first reading:
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO 915 OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, SAID ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE USE OF OR APPLICATION UPON ANY STREET IN SAID CITY OF USED MOTOR OIL, COMMONLY KNOWN AS CRANK CASE OIL
The ordinance was read for the first time. Mr. Copeland then made the motion that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the second reading. Mr. Snow seconded the motion. Roll was called. All members voting aye. Motion carried. The ordinance was read the second time. Mr. Copeland then made the motion, seconded by Mr. Snow, that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the third and final reading. Roll was called. All members voting aye. Motion carried. The ordinance was read for the third and final time. Mr. Copeland then made the motion, seconded by Mr. Snow, that the ordinance be adopted as read. Roll was called. All members voting aye. Motion carried. The Mayor then declared the ordinance adopted as read. The ordinance was given the number 919.
Mr. Keister made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hart, that the City Attorney be directed to draw an ordinance for a stop sign on Front Street at Bridge and Miller (East and West bound traffic) as recommended by the Police Chief. Roll was called. All members voting aye, motion carried.
Mr. Stricklin offered the following ordinance to be placed on the first reading only:
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE PARKING AND LOCATION OF AUTOMOBILE TRAILERS AND LICENSING AND REGULATING TRAILER CAMPS AND PROVIDING A PENALTY
The ordinance was read for the first time.
Mr. Fields made the motion, seconded by Mr. Keister, that the Chief of Police investigates the possible necessity of a stop sign at Jefferson and Walnut. Roll was called. All members voting aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Snow placed Mr. L.B. Hamilton’s name before the Council as a replacement for Mrs. D. Barton on the City Water and Light Board. Mr. Snow then made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hart, that the nominations cease. Mr. Hamilton passed. All other members voting aye. Motion carried. Mr. Snow then made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hart, that Mr. Hamilton be accepted by acclamation as a member of the CWL Board representing the 5th Ward for a period of three years ending March 1, 1959. Roll was called. All members present voting aye. Mr. Stricklin was absent at the time of roll call.
Mayor Sanderson appointed a Committee of three, with Mr. Copeland as Chairman, W.T. Johnson and Ray Hart to make a study of possible changes of the wards of the City of Jonesboro and have a report for the next regular meeting.
Mr. Hamilton made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hart, that two men be sent to Little Rock for fire school and $50.00 of expenses paid. Also, Vernon Walker of the Police Department be allowed $100.00 for police school in Fayetteville, Ark. Roll was called. All voting aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Hamilton made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hart, that the bills as okayed by the Council be paid. Roll was called. All aye.
There being no further business, Mr. Copeland made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hamilton, that Council adjourn. All aye. Council adjourned.