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Minutes for the City Council meeting on March 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. March 4, 1957. There were present: City Atty., City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Johnson, Fritz, Field, Copeland, Brickell, Snow, Hamilton and Hart. Absent: Mayor Sanderson, Keister and Stricklin. Mr. Hamilton made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hart, that Willie T. Johnson serve as President Pro Tempore in the absence of the Mayor. Roll was called. All present voted aye except Mr. Johnson who did not vote on any motions at this meeting. Motion carried.
The City Clerk was asked to make the following letter a part of the minutes:
Dear Mayor Sanderson:
Attached is copy of plot plan date 11-20-56 and revised 2-27-57 for the service station we plan to erect at Gee and Jefferson Streets.
We respectfully request that permission be granted for us to proceed with construction, in accordance with the attached plan, with the understanding that, in the event of future widening of Gee Street, we will relocate the pumps at our own expense.
Signed: E.T. Barrett, Sales Manager
Esso Standard Oil Co.
Mr. Hamilton made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hart, that Esso Standard Oil Co. be permitted to build their pump island 40 ft. from the center line in compliance with building plans dated 2-27-57. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Field made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hamilton, that Jeter Park Developments be granted a permit to build six buildings at 219 E. Matthews. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Copeland offered the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION APPOINTING MRS. A.U. TADLOCK TO LIBRARY BOARD
Mr. Snow made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hamilton, that the Resolution be adopted. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1957:05.
The City Council asked William Troxler to investigate the Johnson property when it rains to try and alleviate his water problem.
The Hot Rod Club appeared before the City Council and asked for a runway at the airport to use for a drag strip. Mr. Copeland will represent the hot rodders at the City Water & Light meeting and if CW&L ok’s the runway, the City Council will take action on the permit.
Mr. Copeland made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hamilton, that the City Attorney write the Southern Wood & Box Co. to ask them if some relief can be given the property owners around their building. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Brickell made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hamilton, that Captola Bennett’s Colored Community Center report be accepted. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Hart made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hamilton, that the Chief of Police have the Frolic Footwear area patrolled during the rush hours and the laws be enforced, such as, double parking, parking on sidewalk, blocking traffic, etc. Roll was called. All present voted aye, except Mr. Snow passed. Motion carried.
The Fire Chief is directed to check on the burning of used cars at Metzler’s Used Car lot on Burke Ave.
Mr. Snow made the motion, seconded by Mr. Brickell, that the man in the Street Dept. and Refuse Dept. be given overtime pay for their work during the ice storm according to a list submitted to the City Clerk. 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. Hamilton made the motion, seconded by Mr. Copeland, that the Police Committees recommendation for a police car be accepted. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
There being no further business, Mr. Hamilton moved for adjournment with Mr. Hart seconding. Vote was unanimous. Council adjourned.