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Minutes for the City Council meeting on June 2, 1969
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Ark. met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, June 2, 1969, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: City Clerk, City Attorney and the following named Councilmen: Pierce, Turner, Dr. Bowers, Young, Darling, Stricklin, Minx, Pardew, Williams, Johnson and Knight. Absent: Mayor and Bowers.
As Mayor Stallings was out of town, Vice Mayor Darling presided over the meeting.
The following ordinance was on its second reading:
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE PASTURING, KEEPING OR MAINTENANCE OF HORSES WITHIN 200 FEET OF ANY DWELLING OR RESIDENCE; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mr. Turner moved with Mr. Knight seconding the motion that the City Code of Ordinances be brought up-to-date at an estimated cost of $1,160.00. All members present voted aye and the motion carried.
The following ordinance was on its first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CHANGE IN ZONING BOUNDARIES.
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Pierce 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. Johnson moved with Mr. Knight seconding the motion that the bills as okayed by the Finance Committee be paid. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Pierce moved with Mr. Turner seconding the motion that the City Attorney be directed to draw up an ordinance to provide for stop lights as recommended by the Chief of Police. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Young requested that a resolution be drawn approving the recommendation of the committee that was appointed to study the fire rating status.
The City Attorney was directed to proceed with an injunction on 706 North Caraway Road.
Mr. Stricklin moved with Mr. Williams seconding the motion that a copy of a motion passed by the City Council, January 6, 1969, be sent to Mr. Neal Thayer. Said motion pertaining to the stop and go light at the intersection of Church and Huntington and that said light be installed as soon as possible. All members present voted aye and the motion carried.
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.