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Minutes for the City Council meeting on June 16, 1969
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Ark. met in regular session in City Hall, Monday night, June 16, 1969, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Pierce, Turner, Dr. Bowers, Young, Darling, Stricklin, Minx, Williams, Johnson and Knight. Absent: Pardew and Bowers.
The opening prayer was given by Mr. Chester Sirois.
The following ordinance was on the third and final reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CHANGE IN ZONING BOUNDARIES.
Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Minx seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. All members present voted aye and the motion carried. Mr. Knight moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion to adopt the Emergency Clause and it was passed unanimously. The ordinance was given the number 1231.
The following ordinance was on the third and final reading:
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE PASTURING, KEEPING OR MAINTAINING OF HORSES WITHIN 200 FEET OF ANY DWELLING OR RESIDENCE; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mr. Young moved with Mr. Knight seconding the motion that the ordinance be amended to read that horse owners would be allowed 6 months to remove the animals. Mr. Turner and Dr. Bowers voted nay and all other members present voted aye. Motion carried. Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Knight seconding the motion that the ordinance as amended by adopted. On calling the roll, Mr. Johnson voted aye and all other members present voted nay. Motion failed.
Mr. Chester Sirois and Mrs. Clarence Freeze presented plaques to Alderman Minx and Johnson in appreciation for their efforts in beautifying the City and commended the entire Council for their cooperation.
Mr. Stricklin moved with Mr. Pierce seconding the motion that a resolution be prepared, with the approval of the Craighead Park Commission, to swap 2 acres of property o...
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