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Minutes for the City Council meeting on February 8, 1955
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The City Council met in an adjourned meeting on the above named date in the City Hall. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney and the following named Councilmen: Powell, Hamilton, Stricklin, Hall, Snow, Copeland and Johnson. Absent: City Clerk, Hendrix and Kaffka.
Mr. Westbrooke appeared before the Council for the City Water and Light.
Mr. Copeland offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NAMING JUDGES AND CLERKS FOR THE CITY WATER AND LIGHT ELECTION OF FEBRUARY 17, 1955
Mr. Powell made the motion to adopt the resolution as read. Mr. Stricklin seconded the motion. Roll was called, all voting aye. Motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1955:04.
Mr. Snow made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hamilton, that the Fire Chief be allowed to attend Fire School in Memphis and City should pay expenses. Roll was called. All voting aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Copeland made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hall, that the Street Committee investigate West side of Gee St. and report back to Council, 21st of February, 1955. All aye.
Mr. Hall made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hamilton, that the Delta Oil Company be granted a permit to operate a service station on E. Johnson subject to the approval of the State Highway and Fire Chief in regard to erection or burial and location of tanks. Roll was called. All members voting aye. Motion carried. Roll was called. All voting aye. Motion carried. Permit granted.
Mr. Snow made the motion, seconded by Mr. Copeland, that the permit of Ira Clark for an Ice Cream Stand on E. Nettleton be granted. Roll was called. All members voting aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Johnson made the motion that the permit of Nina Karnegay for barbecue stand be referred to committee of all councilmen and give report 21st day of February, 1955. Roll was called. Six members voting aye. Mr. Stricklin passing. Motion carried.
The Committee appointed to get bids for a Water Cooler made their report and Mr. Powell made the motion that the bid of Mid-South Plumbing for F6-F10 @$356.99 be accepted. Mr. Copeland seconded the motion. Roll was called. All voting aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Hamilton made the motion, seconded by Mr. Johnson, that Council go on record for $500.00 for Clean Up Week. Roll was called. All members voting aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Hamilton made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hall, that the bills as okayed by the Finance Committee be paid. Roll called. All aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Hamilton made the motion, seconded by Mr. Powell, that the bid of Abernathy Motor Company be accepted: Roll was called, all members voting aye. Motion carried.
The following is Abernathy Bid:
1955 Plymouth Club Sedan:
Plaza 8 Club Sedan 1678.00
Powerflite transmission 165.00
Police Generator 55 amp 38.50
Police Battery 135 amp 6.35
Fresh Air Heater $ Defroster 70.00
Oil Filter replaceable element 8.50
Freight 82.50
Preparation 25.00
Federal Tax 160.00
Police Power Pak (177HP) 20.00
Delivered to Jonesboro 2254.25
Discount to City 254.25
Your cost 2000.00
With trade-in of Chevrolet $1500.00 difference.
Mr. Johnson made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hamilton, that the deadline for buying all city license be 16th February, 1955. All aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Hall made the motion, there being no further business that Council adjourn. Mr. Hamilton seconded the motion. All aye. Council adjourned.