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Minutes for the City Council meeting on June 16, 1969
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Ark. met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, June 16, 1969, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Pierce, Turner, Dr. Bowers, Young, Darling, Stricklin, Minx, Williams, Johnson and Knight. Absent: Pardew and Bowers.
The opening prayer was given by Mr. Chester Sirois.
The following ordinance was on the third and final reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CHANGE IN ZONING BOUNDARIES.
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Minx seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. All members present voted aye and the motion carried. Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion to adopt the Emergency Clause and it was passed unanimously. The ordinance was given the number 1231.
The following ordinance was on the third and final reading:
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE PASTURING, KEEPING OR MAINTAINING OF HORSES WITHIN 200 FEET OF ANY DWELLING OR RESIDENCE; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mr. Young moved with Mr. Knight seconding the motion that the ordinance be amended to read that horse owners would be allowed 6 months to remove the animals. Mr. Turner and Dr. Bowers voted nay and all other members present voted aye. Motion carried. Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Knight seconding the motion that the ordinance as amended by adopted. On calling the roll, Mr. Johnson voted aye and all other members present voted nay. Motion failed.
Mr. Chester Sirois and Mrs. Clarence Freeze presented plaques to Alderman Minx and Johnson in appreciation for their efforts in beautifying the City and commended the entire Council for their cooperation.
Mr. Stricklin moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that a resolution be prepared, with the approval of the Craighead Park Commission, to swap 2 acres of property owned by the City at the Forest for 2 acres owned by Mr. Mantooth, said transaction to be done without cost to the City. All members present voted aye and the motion carried.
The following ordinance was on its first reading:
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING CERTAIN LANDS ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, BY ORDER OF THE COUNTY COURT DATED MAY 9, 1969; ASSIGNING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY TO WARD 1; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mr. Darling moved with Mr. Knight seconding the motion that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the second reading. All aye and the motion carried. Mr. Young moved with Mr. Darling seconding the motion that the rule be further suspended and the ordinance be placed on the third and final reading. All voted aye and the motion carried. Mr. Knight then moved with Mr. Darling seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. All voted aye and the motion carried. Motion by Knight, seconded by Pierce for adoption of the Emergency Clause passed unanimously. The ordinance was given the number 1232.
Mr. Stricklin moved with Mr. Young seconding the motion that the recommendation of the PA be accepted in regards to raising the fine on parking tickets back to $0.50 effective July 1, 1969. On the roll call, Dr. Bowers voted nay and all other members voted aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that the bills as okayed by the Finance Committee be paid. All present voted aye and the motion carried.
The following ordinance was on its first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE STOP SIGNS ON CERTAIN STREETS AT THEIR INTERSECTIONS WITH OTHER STREETS; TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mr. Turner moved with Mr. Williams 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. Minx moved with Mr. Turner seconding the motion that the rule be further suspended and the ordinance be placed on the third and final reading. All present voted aye and the motion carried. Mr. Minx then moved with Mr. Knight seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. All aye and the motion carried. Motion by Knight seconded by Mr. Minx for adoption of the Emergency Clause passed unanimously. The ordinance was given the number 1233.
Mr. Knight offered the following resolution and moved for its adoption. Mr. Darling seconded the motion and on calling the roll, all present voted aye and the motion carried.
RESOLUTION TO VACATE AND ABANDON AN ALLEY RUNNING FROM LONG STREET THROUGH LOTS 19 THROUGH 40 IN THE COX ADDITION AND AN ALLEY RUNNING FROM HENRY STREET TO IRBY STREET
The resolution was given the number 1969:12.
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.