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Minutes for the City Council meeting on November 5, 1956
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Ark., met in regular session on above named date at 7:30 p.m. in City Hall. There were present: Mayor, City Clerk and the following Councilmen: Johnson, Fritz, Fields, Copeland, Stricklin, Powell, Snow, Hamilton and Hart. Absent: Keister.
National Ten Co. represented by Mr. Roy Penix withdrew their application for a permit to build a Supermarket.
Mr. Stricklin offered the following ordinance and placed it on the first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE AND ABANDON A CERTAIN PORTION OF BELMONT AVENUE IN THE CITY OF JONESBORO.
The ordinance was read in its entirety for the first time. Mr. Hamilton motioned, seconded by Mr. Stricklin, that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the second reading. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried. Mr. Johnson made the motion, seconded by Dr. Fritz, that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the third and final reading. Roll was called. Motion carried. Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Hart seconding, for the adoption of the ordinance. All aye. The roll was called on the emergency clause. All aye. Motion carried. The ordinance was given number 927.
Captola Bennett reported on the Colored Community Center. Mr. Johnson motioned, seconded by Mr. Stricklin, to accept the excellent report. Councilman unanimously agreed.
Mr. Hamilton made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hart, that the bills as okayed by the Finance Committee be paid. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Powell offered the following ordinance and placed it on its first reading.
AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE SALARY OF THE CITY ATTORNEY OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
The ordinance was read in its entirety for the first time. Mr. Snow made the motion, seconded by Mr. Stricklin, that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading. Roll was called. All aye...
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