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Minutes for the City Council meeting on November 18, 1957
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Ark. met in regular session at City Hall, Nov. 18, 1957, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Atty., and the following named Councilmen: Keister, Johnson, Fritz, Field, Copeland, Brickell, Snow, Hamilton and Hart. Absent: Stricklin.
Mr. Keister made the motion, seconded by Mr. Copeland, that the Post Office be given the authority to install a courtesy mail deposit box on Church St. in front of Post Office and to mark curb “No Parking”. Roll was called. Mr. Field passed and all other members voted aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Pearson, City Attorney informed Council of a letter from attorneys for Ark. State Board of Architects and advised Council as requested in said letter, that under Ark. Law, Statues, Sec. 71-301-313, no permit for construction of any building, other than personal dwelling, where cost exceeded $10,000.00 could be granted by any Council until adequate proof that plans and specifications for building had been prepared by a licensed architect.
Mr. Snow made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hart, that Dr. Wisdom be granted a permit to build a medical clinic on E. Matthews. Roll was called. Mr. Keister passed. Mr. Copeland voted no. All others aye - motion carried.
MR. Keister made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brickell, that the Street Committee make a study of the purchase of a street sweeper and make a recommendation back to the Council. Roll was called; all aye - 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. Johnson made a report from the Police Committee and recommended the purchase of fifty-six shirts and two pairs of pants on the low bid of H. Goldstein at $4.10 per shirt and $17.50 each on the pants. Mr. Hamilton made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hart, that the purchase be made. Roll was called - all aye; motion carried.
There being no further business, Mr. Johnson moved with Mr. Copeland seconding that Council adjourn.