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Minutes for the City Council meeting on September 19, 1955
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The City Council of the City Council 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: Powell, Hamilton, Stricklin, Fritz, Snow, Copeland, hart, Hendrix, Johnson and Keister.
Mr. Hamilton made the motion that the Gulf Refining Company be granted a permit to build a Service Station, 1003 Gee St., providing the pumps are 12’ from property line and the plans and specifications meet with the approval of the State Highway. Roll was called. All members voting aye. Motion carried, permit granted.
Mr. Snow made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hamilton, that R.L. Berry be granted a permit to build a service station, corner of East and Cate according to City Specifications. Roll was called. All members voting aye. Motion carried. Permit granted.
Mr. Hendrix made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hamilton, that Mrs. Ralph Sloan be re-appointed to the Public Library Board for a period of five years. Roll was called. All members voting aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Keister made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hamilton, that Sec. 3C 5k on page 7, of the City Planning Commission Ordinance for rules, plans, etc. be changed to the following: adequate provision for drainage of surface water shall be made by the sub-divider and shown on the plan. Roll was called. All members voting aye, with the exception of Mr. Copeland who was out of the room. Motion carried.
Mr. Hamilton made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hendrix, that Sec. 3 page 13 be changed by adding the following: However, where lots are being offered for sale, or valued by FHA or other agencies at $21.70, or less, per front foot, the sub-divider shall not be required to construct or provide curbs. Roll was called. All members voting aye with exception of Mr. Copeland who was out of the room. Motion carried.
Mr. Powell made the...
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