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Minutes for the City Council meeting on June 17, 1957
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Ark. met in regular session at City Hall Monday night, June 17, 1957, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Atty., City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Keister, Johnson, Fritz, Field, Copeland, Brickell, Snow, Hamilton and Hart.
Mr. W.B. Howard, representing over 200 citizens appeared before the Council and filed a petition protesting the condition at the City dumping grounds, the worst things being the rats, flies and the smoke. After much discussion, Mr. Johnson made the motion, seconded by Mr. Brickell, that the Council go on record instructing the Mayor to take any necessary steps for immediate relief and to get the problem solved and to report what progress has been made at the next meeting. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Hamilton made the motion, seconded by Mr. Brickell, that Mrs. Margaret Beason be granted a permit to operate a beauty parlor in her home at 1815 Greenwood. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
Property owners on Culberhouse protested Carnivals leaving litter and garbage and said their driveways were blocked when a Carnival was there. Mr. Snow made the motion, seconded by Mr. Brickell, that the City Attorney be directed to draw up on Ordinance requiring Carnivals to set back from Street 300 ft. and that they put up a $100.00 deposit for clean up purposes. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Snow made the motion, seconded by Mr. Brickell, that Elmer Baugh be allowed transportation money in the sum of $25.00 to attend Miller Meters school in Jackson, Miss. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
The Cemetery Committee will meet Wednesday, June 19, 1957, to buy new mower and other problems.
After much discussion on the 18% tax assessment raise, Mr. Stricklin made the motion, seconded by Mr. Brickell, to table the decision and vote until the next meeting. Roll was called. Keister, Johnson, Fritz, Field, Stricklin, Brickell, Hamilton and Hart voted aye. Copeland and Snow voted no. Motion carried.
Mr. Snow made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hart, that Aggie Road be repaired next with weather conditions permitting. Roll was called. Mr. Keister passed. All other members voted aye. Motion carried.
At the recommendation of the Fire Committee, Mr. Keister made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hamilton, that the City purchase for the Fire Department 53 pairs of pants and 3 coats from Himie Goldstein. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried. Cost to be approximately $1150.00.
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. Copeland reported that the Sanitation Committee had met and recommended the purchase of a packer type truck and that the rates be adjusted. After a short discussion, Mr. Keister offered the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION TO EQUALIZE GARBAGE RATES
Mr. Field made the motion, seconded by Dr. Fritz, that the Resolution be adopted. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1957:15.
There being no further business Council adjourned on the motion of Mr. Johnson seconded by Mr. Brickell.