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Minutes for the City Council meeting on May 2, 1955
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas met on the above named date in the City Hall at 7:30 p.m. There were present Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney and the following named Councilmen: Powell, Hamilton, Stricklin, Snow, Copeland, Hendrix, Johnson and Taylor. Absent: Hart.
Mr. Taylor made the motion that the Street Committee meet regarding the streets in the County Home property addition, with Mr. Haywood and given power to act. Mr. Hamilton seconded the motion. Roll was called. Seven voting aye. Mr. Johnson, passing.
Mr. Snow read the bids concerning the purchase of gravel for the City. Mayor read the bids for awnings for the property, corner of Cate and Church. No action was taken at this time on any bids.
Mr. Hendrix made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hamilton, that the Council appoint Ed. Kirkman, for a 3 year term, Harold Crall for a 5 year term and Wayne Gilberg for a term of 1 year on the Craighead Forest Commission. Roll was called. All members voting aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Garland Clark and Dr. Fritz were nominated to succeed Mr. Hall as Council member from the 2nd Ward. Secret ballots were cast with Dr. Fritz receiving (7) and Mr. Rogers (1) and Clark (0).
Mr. Powell then made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hamilton, that Dr. Fritz be accepted by acclamation. Roll was called. All members voting aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Taylor made the motion, seconded by Mr. Johnson, that Col. Peek be accepted an appointed as Director of Civil Defense for the City. Roll was called. All voting aye. Motion carried.
Mayor suggested that the Council reappoint A.L. Hendrix from the 3rd ward and Lafayette Sammons from the 4th ward as board members for the City Water and Light. Mr. Taylor nominated Hoyt Copeland from the 4th ward. Secret ballots were cast for members of the 4th ward. Copeland receiving (8) Sammons (0). Mr. Taylor then made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hamilton, that A.L. Hendrix be accepted by acclamation. Roll called. Seven members voting aye. Mr. Hendrix passing. Motion carried. Mr. Taylor then made the seconded by Mr. Powell that Mr. Copeland be accepted by acclamation. Roll was called. All members voting aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Powell made the motion after the Mayor read letter of resignation from Vance Scurlock as member of the School Board to City Water & Light, that the Council accept his resignation. Mr. Hamilton seconded the motion. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Taylor then made the motion that George Love be appointed to replace Mr. Scurlock, Mr. Hendrix seconded the motion. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Taylor made the motion, seconded by Mr. Stricklin, that the Fire and Police Committee and Mr. Hamilton meet and discuss the salary for the two departments and bring their recommendations to the Council. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Copeland made the motion, seconded by Mr. Johnson, that the light, corner of Flint and cherry remain burning every day and until midnight each night. Roll was called. All members voting aye, motion carried.
Mr. Copeland offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION TO EMPLOY A SECRETARY FOR THE MAYOR AND THE CHIEF OF POLICE
Mr. Hamilton made the motion, seconded by Mr. Taylor, that the resolution be adopted as read. Roll was called. All members voting aye. Motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1955:09.
Mr. Hamilton made the motion, seconded by Mr. Stricklin, that the bills as okayed by the Finance Committee be paid. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
The Finance Committee made the report to the Council that they had placed an order for a Plymouth Plaza for the Police Dept., on a trade or cash basis pending the settlement on the wreck.
Mr. Hamilton made the motion, seconded by Mr. Copeland, that the Council accept the recommendation of the committee and accept the purchase of the new car. Roll was called. Seven members voting aye. Mr. Stricklin passing. Motion carried.
There being no further business, Mr. Taylor made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hamilton, that Council adjourn. All aye. Council adjourned.