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Minutes for the City Council meeting on April 16, 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, Snow, Hamilton and Hart. Absent: Powell.
Mr. Fields made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hamilton, that the colored ball team be granted permission to solicit funds for uniforms and equipment or their team for a period of four days. Roll was called. All members present voting aye. Mr. Stricklin was absent at the time of this motion.
Mr. Keister made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hamilton, that the Mayor investigates the cost of extra radio requested by Civil Defense. Roll was called. All members voting aye.
Application for building permit by Paul Arnold was read and discussed. Mr. Reng, speaking in opposition by and for the college. Mr. Robert Moore and others appearing in opposition because of nearby residents and property owners. Mr. W.B. Howard appeared on behalf of Mr. Arnold. After considerable discussion, Mr. Keister made the motion, seconded by Mr. Copeland, that the Council disallows the permit. Roll was called. Mr. Keister, Johnson, Copeland, Stricklin and Hamilton voting aye. Mr. Fields, Dr. Fritz, Snow and Hart voting no. Motion passed. Permit denied.
Mr. Johnson made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hamilton, that Mrs. Olan Parker Sr. be appointed for the unexpired term of Mrs. Ralph Sloan on the Library Board. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Copeland made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hart, that Sec. 4 of the new zoning ordinance be amended as follows:
Central Business District, as shown on the attached map, shall conform in its boundaries the fire district of Jonesboro, Arkansas, as heretofore established by ordinance, plus the area defined in Ordinance 895.
Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Ham...
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