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Minutes for the City Council meeting on January 21, 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., January 21, 1957. There were present: City Atty., City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Keister, Johnson, Fritz, Field, Copeland, Stricklin, Brickell, Snow, Hamilton and Hart. Mayor Sanderson: absent.
Mr. Copeland made the motion, seconded by Mr. Stricklin, that Mr. Willie T. Johnson serves as President Pro Tempore in the absence of the Mayor. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried. Mr. Johnson did not vote on this motion or on any other motions during this council meeting.
Mr. Snow made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hart, that Willadeen Thomas be granted a permit to operate a beauty parlor in her home. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Stricklin made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hamilton, that Know Webb, Jr. and Bill Lamberson be granted a permit to convert a grocery store into a printing shop. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Hamilton made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hart, that Tommie Mouzy be granted a permit to operate a cold drink stand at 215 W. Forrest. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Hamilton made the motion, seconded by Mr. Brickell, that a permit to build an ice cream and sandwich shop be granted to Mrs. Lula Northern. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Keister moved with Mr. Hart seconding, that Esso Standard Oil Co. be granted a permit to build a service station on the northeast corner of Jefferson and Gee St. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Roy Penix appeared before the council and spoke on behalf of Nat’l Tea Co. and filed a petition bearing names of property owners who were in favor of Super Market. Mr. Jim Sloan was spokesman for property owners not in favor of the Super Market and filed a petition containing the names of those against it. After many voiced their reasons and much discussion Mr. Keister made the motion, seconded by Mr. Brickell, that the National Tea Co. be denied a permit to build a Food Store. Roll was called. Voting aye were Mr. Keister, Copeland, Stricklin, Brickell and Hamilton. Dr. Fritz, Mr. Field, Snow and Hart voted no. Motion carried.
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. Snow offered the following Ordinance and placed it on the first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO PREVENT AND PROHIBIT PARKING ON CERTAIN PORTIONS OF AGGIE ROAD WITHIN THE CITY OF JONESBORO: PROVIDING A PENALTY THEREFORE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Hart made the motion, seconded by Dr. Fritz, that the rule be suspended and that Ordinance be placed on the second reading. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried. Mr. Hamilton made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hart, that the rule be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on the third and final reading. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried. Roll was called on the Emergency clause with all members voting aye. Ordinance passed and adopted. The ordinance was given the number 932.
Mr. Blanchard explained the Ark. Municipal League Group Ins. Program to the Council. Mr. Stricklin made the motion, seconded by Mr. Field, that the Insurance Committee meet and make a recommendation to the Council. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
After the Police car bids were opened, Mr. Copeland made the motion, seconded by Mr. Keister, that the bids be rejected and the Police Committee ask for new bids listing all specifications and the trade-in allowance on the 1955 Plymouth car. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Copeland made the motion, seconded by Mr. Stricklin, that the Shelton Street problem be referred to the Street Committee and the committee makes a recommendation to the Council. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
There being no further business, Mr. Hamilton made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hart to adjourn. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried. Council adjourned.