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Minutes for the City Council meeting on December 6, 1965
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas, met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, December 6, 1965, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Sammons, Griffin, Wilson, Bridger, Darling, Stallings, Keller, Williams, Pardew, Mays, Ledbetter and Snow. Absent: City Attorney.
The pastor of the 1st Pentecostal Church requested Council to authorize the issuance of a building permit in the proposed Marshall sub-division for a new church building. There was much discussion , after which, Mr. Mays moved with Mr. Pardew seconding the motion that the City Attorney be instructed to take whatever action necessary against the person or persons involved in the violation of the City ordinance in regards to the proposed Marshall sub-division on East Matthews. On calling the roll Mr. Sammons voted no and all other members voted aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Mays offered the following ordinance for its first reading:
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE USE OF PUBLIC SEWERS AND DRAINS; AND THE DISCHARGE OF WATERS AND WASTES INTO THE PUBLIC SEWER SYSTEM; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATIONS THEREOF; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, IN THE CITY OF JONESBORO, CRAIGHEAD COUNTY, ARKANSAS.
Mr. Sammons moved with Mr. Ledbetter seconding the motion that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the second reading. Roll was called and all members voted aye. Motion carried. Mr. Sammons moved with Mr. Wilson seconding the motion that the rule be further suspended and the ordinance be placed on the third and final reading. On the roll call, all voted aye and the motion carried. Mr. Sammons then moved with Mr. Griffin seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. On the roll call, all voted aye and the motion carried. Motion by Mr. Sammons, seconded by Mr. Ledbetter to adopt the Emergency Clause was carried unanimously. The ordinance was given the number 1126.
Mr. Mays moved with Mr. Bridger seconding the motion that a trailer camp permit be granted to Gordon Nelms. All members voted aye on the roll call and the motion carried.
The following ordinance was on its second reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954 PROVIDING FOR CHANGE IN ZONING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES.
Mr. Mays offered the following ordinance for its first reading:
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING DIAGONAL AND PERPENDICULAR PARKING IN THE CITY.
Mr. Mays moved with Mr. Bridger seconding the motion that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the second reading. Roll was called. Voting nay: Sammons, Griffin, Wilson, Stallings and Williams. Voting aye: Bridger, Darling, Keller, Pardew, Mays, Ledbetter and Snow. There being 7 ayes and 5 nays, motion failed as it requires 2/3 majority to suspend the rule.
Mr. Snow made the motion, seconded by Mr. Pardew that the bills as okayed by the Finance Committee be paid. Roll was called and all voted aye. Motion carried.
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.