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Minutes for the City Council meeting on February 20, 1961
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Ark. met in regular session at City Hall, Monday night, February 20, 1961, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Atty., City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Griffin, Field, Smith, Brewer, Snow, Perry, Kenward, Cook, Brickell, Copeland and Ebbert. Absent: Sammons.
The 2 Ordinances amending the dog Ordinance were placed on the second reading.
Mr. Ralph Mattix representing a group objecting to Craighead Forest being used as the new Refuse Departments Dumping ground appeared before the Council. After discussion of the matter, Mr. Cook made the motion, seconded by Mr. Brickell that it be referred to the Sanitation Committee for recommendation and they be given power to act. Roll was called. Mr. Kenward voted no and all other members present voted aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Ebbert made the motion, seconded by Mr. Kenward that Section II of the proposed Meat Ordinance be amended to include “There is nothing in this Ordinance to be construed as making its provisions mandatory in application to any butcher or slaughter house in or near Jonesboro or doing business in Jonesboro.” Roll was called. Mr. Brickell passed. All other members present voted aye. Motion carried.
The following Ordinance was automatically placed on the second reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED “THE JONESBORO MEAT INSPECTION ORDINANCE” PROVIDING FOR AN AGENCY FOR THE ENFORCEMENT AND SUPERVISION THEREOF, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF.
Mr. Field made the motion, seconded by Mr. Snow that the rule be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on the third and final reading. Roll was called. Mr. Brickell passed and all other members present voted aye. Motion carried. Mr. Snow made the motion, seconded by Mr. Brewer that the Ordinance be adopted. Roll was called. All voted aye, except Mr. Brickell who passed. On calling the roll for the Emergency Clause, all...
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