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Minutes for the City Council meeting on May 7, 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, Powell, Snow, Hamilton and Hart.
Mr. Hamilton made the motion, seconded by Mr. Johnson, that a permit for Lee Stickler be granted to operate a poultry company on East Nettleton Road. Roll was called. All members voting aye with the exception of Mr. Stricklin and Fields who were absent at time of roll call. Motion carried. Permit granted.
The permit for a restaurant at the corner of Aggie Road and Marshall Street was presented for the third time. Considerable discussion was had by Mr. W.B. Howard, representing Mr. Arnold, Mr. Berl Smith, representing the College and members of the Council and residents of that area, after which Mr. Copeland made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hamilton, that the permit requested be denied. Roll was called. Mr. Keister, Johnson, Copeland, Stricklin, Snow, Hamilton and Hart, voting aye. Mr. Fields, Powell and Dr. Fritz voting no, motion carried. Permit denied.
Mr. Fields offered the following ordinance and it was placed on the first reading:
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE USE OF OR APPLICATION UPON ANY STREET IN THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, OF USED MOTOR OIL COMMONLY KNOWN AS CRANK CASE OIL; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; FIXING A PENALTY THEREFORE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
The ordinance was read for the first time. Mr. Snow then made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hamilton, 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. Dr. Fritz made the motion that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the third and final reading. Mr. Hamilton seconded the motion. Roll was then called. All members voting aye. Motion carried. Ordinance was read for the third and final time. Mr. Hamilton then made the motion, seconded by Mr. Keister, that the ordinance be adopted as read. Roll was called. All members voting aye. Motion carried. Ordinance was declared as adopted as read. The roll was called on the emergency clause with all members voting aye. The ordinance was given the number 915.
Mr. Copeland offered the following ordinance to be placed on the first reading:
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING LAND USE, POPULATION DENSITY, AREA REQUIREMENTS OF REAL PROPERTY SITUATED WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
The ordinance was read for the first time. Mr. Keister then made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hamilton, that the rule be suspended and the ordinance placed on the second reading. Roll was called. All members voting aye. Motion carried. The ordinance was then read for the second time. Dr. Fritz made the motion that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the third and final reading. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion. Roll was called with all members voting aye. Motion carried. The ordinance was read for the third and final time. Mr. Hamilton then made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hart, that the ordinance be adopted as read. Roll was called. All members voting aye. The ordinance was then declared adopted as read. The roll was called on the emergency clause. All members voting aye. The ordinance was given the number 916.
Mr. Keister bought before the Council the meeting of the previous week with the City Clerk pertaining to permanent help in the Clerk’s office. There was considerable discussion, after which Mr. Powell made the suggestion that help be employed for a period of ninety days after which time Council should be able to see the benefit of additional help and during this 90-day period the Cemetery records could be brought up to date and work started on new plat and system for Westlawn. After Council reached an agreement, Mr. Powell made the motion that the City Council go on record giving the City Clerk assistance in the office for a period not to exceed 90-days at $100.00 a month with paramount issue being the present condition of the Cemetery records. Mr. Keister seconded the motion. Roll was called. Mr. Keister, Johnson, Fritz, Field, Stricklin, Powell, Snow, Hamilton and Hart voting aye. Mr. Copeland voting no. Motion carried.
Mr. Hamilton made the motion on the recommendation of the Fire Chief that 1 bed at $55.00, 7 chairs at $45.00, 5 shirts and 4 pairs of pants at $250.00 be purchased and bids be taken on new mattresses and reconditioned mattresses. Mr. Snow seconded the motion. 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.
There being no further business, Dr. Fritz made the motion that Council adjourn. Mr. Copeland seconded the motion. All aye. Council adjourned.