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Minutes for the City Council meeting on February 4, 1957
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Ark. Met in regular session at City Hall at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 4, 1957. There were present: City Atty., City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Keister, Johnson, Fritz, Field, Copeland, Stricklin, Brickell, Snow, Hamilton and Hart. Absent: Mayor Sanderson. Mr. Willie T. Johnson was unanimously elected to serve as President Pro Tempore in the absence of the Mayor. Mr. Johnson did not vote on any of the motions and Mr. Field was absent on the following vote.
In appreciation for a box of Cigars given to the Mayor by the Councilmen a card of thanks was read. Mr. Hamilton made the motion, seconded by Mr. Keister, that the card of thanks be made part of the minutes. The motion carried unanimously.
Dear Sirs,
Herbert asked me to write you and thank you for the box of cigars you sent him. He certainly is enjoying them and looks more natural with a cigar in his mouth. We both thank you for your thoughtfulness. When we can have company we hope each one of you will visit him.
Sincerely,
Cynthia Sanderson
Mr. Barney Osment, representing Jonesboro Insurers discussed Liability Insurance on the City’s equipment. Mr. Keister made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hart, that the Finance Committee and the Insurance Committee meet together Thursday night, Feb. 7, 1957, and decide on a recommendation for the Group Insurance Plan and the liability insurance. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
Captola Bennett gave the Colored Community Center report. The Councilmen voted unanimously to accept her report which showed a small loss for the month of Jan.
The following Resolution was offered by Mr. Hamilton:
RESOLUTION TO ENDORSE SENATE BILL 118 AND HOUSE BILL 226.
The resolution was given the number 1957:02.
After discussing the water problem on the Johnson property the council decided that the Street Committee would study the situation and see if anything can be done.
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.
The motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Hamilton seconded by Mr. Brickell. All aye. Council adjourned.