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Minutes for the City Council meeting on October 15, 1956
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Ark. met in regular session on the above named date at 7:30 p.m. in City Hall. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Keister, Johnson, Fritz, Fields, Copeland, Stricklin, Powell, Snow, Hamilton and Hart.
Mr. Hamilton made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hart, that Developments Inc. be granted a permit to build a retail grocery store on West Washington if building is constructed according to the Fire Zone Ordinance. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Powell made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hamilton, that F.A. Macon be granted a permit to build an office building at 229 Gee Street. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
The motion was made by Mr. Fields, seconded by Mr. Hamilton, that Pure Oil Co. be granted a permit to build and operate a bulk plant and service station on the northwest corner of Burke and Culberhouse. Roll was called. All aye.
Mr. Hart made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hamilton, that Lion Oil Co. be granted a permit to building a wholesale bulk plant warehouse on Gee Street between Burke and the railroad. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
The following resolution was offered by Mr. Hamilton:
RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE ABANDONMENT OF BELMONT AVENUE BETWEEN HIGHWAY 39 AND MAIN STREET
Mr. Keister moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin, that the resolution be adopted as read. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1956:10.
The Street Committee and Mayor Sanderson reported on Valley Drive in Western Heights Addition and recommended that as soon as the cracks in the street were sealed and made water tight the street would be accepted. A letter to the owners notifying them of the Council’s decision will be written.
Mr. Johnson made the motion, seconded by Mr. Copeland, to accept the resignations of Harold Crall and Garl...
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