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Minutes for the City Council meeting on January 2, 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 and the following named Councilmen: Powell, Hamilton, Stricklin, Fritz, Snow, Copeland, Hart, Fields, Johnson and Keister. Absent: City Attorney.
Mr. Copeland offered the following ordinance to be placed on the first reading:
AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 14 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS
The ordinance was read for the first time. Mr. Copeland then made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hamilton, that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the second reading. Roll was called. All members voting aye. Motion carried. The ordinance was then read for the second time. Mr. Hamilton made the motion, seconded by Mr. Powell, that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the third and final reading. Roll was called. All members voting aye. Motion carried. After the ordinance was read the third time, Mr. Johnson made the motion, seconded by Dr. Fritz, that the ordinance be adopted as read. All members voting aye. Motion carried. The ordinance was then declared adopted. The ordinance was given the number 912.
Mr. Copeland made the motion that the resignation of J.W. Mooneyham as Chief of Police be accepted with regret. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion. Roll was called. All members voting aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Keisler made the motion that the Mayor be authorized to employ such help as needed during the rush period at the Collector’s Office. Mr. Hamilton seconded the motion. Roll was called. All members voting aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Hamilton made the motion, seconded by Dr. Fritz, that the bills as okayed by the Finance Committee be paid. Roll was called. All members voting aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Hamilt...
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