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Minutes for the City Council meeting on July 16, 1956
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas, met in regular session on the above named date at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall. There were present: Mayor, Deputy City Clerk, City Attorney and the following named Councilmen: Keister, Johnson, Fritz, Copeland, Stricklin, Powell, Snow, Hamilton and Hart. Absent: Fields.
Mr. Snow made the motion and was seconded by Mr. Hamilton, that Big Three Motors be granted a permit to operate a used car lot at 216 Gee Street. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.
Mayor Sanderson read a letter from the City Water and Light pertaining to air strip drag races (hot rod acceleration). It was discussed and decided to pass up until some formal application might be submitted.
The City Planning Commission report was read by Mayor Sanderson. The federal grant of $7,200 has been approved to the City of Jonesboro.
Mr. Keister offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT FOR SERVICES WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR CITY PLANNING AND TO SET OUT A PAYMENT SCHEDULE FOR SERVICES
The resolution was given the number 1956:06.
Mr. Copeland, Committee Chairman, to study ward change, gave the Council a report of their findings.
Mr. Keister offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A PETITION TO CHANGE THE NUMBER OF AND BOUNDARIES OF THE WARDS FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO
The resolution was given the number 1956:07.
Mr. Snow offered the following ordinance and placed it on the first reading:
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING TRAFFIC AND PLACING STOP SIGNS ON CERTAIN INTERSECTIONS OF STREETS WITHIN THE CITY OF JONESBORO; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
The ordinance was read for the first time. Mr. Snow then made the motion that rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the second reading. Dr. Fritz seconded the motion, roll was called. All members present voting a...
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