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Minutes for the City Council meeting on February 3, 1958
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro met in regular session at the City Hall, Monday night, February 3, 1958, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Keister, Bill Johnson, Brickell, Heern, Field, Snow, Copeland, Hamilton, Ebbert. Absent: Willie Johnson.
Mr. Hamilton made the motion, seconded by Mr. Ebbert, that Edna Johnson be granted a permit for a beauty shop at 826 Logan. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Keister offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION APPOINTING JUDGES AND CLERKS FOR THE CITY WATER AND LIGHT ELECTION OF 1958
Mr. Keister made the motion, seconded by Mr. Brickell, that the resolution be adopted. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1958:06.
Mayor Miller recommended for membership of the City Planning Commission the following: Caleb Watson, Mrs. Ruth Reid Hill and Neal Thayer. Mr. Hamilton made the motion, seconded by Mr. Ebbert, that the above names be appointed. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Hamilton offered the following ordinance and placed it on the first reading:
AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING A PORTION OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 14 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST, TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS
Mr. Copeland made the motion, seconded by Mr. Brickell, that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the second reading. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried. Mr. Brickell made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hamilton, that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the third and final reading. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried. Mr. Hamilton made the motion, seconded by Mr. Brickell, that the ordinance be adopted. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried. The ordinance was given the number 949.
Captola Bennett appeared before Council and gave her monthly report on the Colored Community Center.
A petition was filed by Mr. Lamberth requesting four-way stop sign at Walnut and Cherry. This corner and others are referred to the Chief of Police for study and he is asked to recommend to Council where they should be placed.
Mr. Smith asked Council to prevent parking on the one way streets by the overhead bridge. This matter was referred to the Street Committee.
Mr. Copeland made the motion, seconded by Mr. Keister, that James Conway be allowed 75 cents for each dead animal that he picks up. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Keister made the motion, seconded by Mr. B. Johnson, that the Tri-State sweeper at a cost of $9,062.20 be purchased. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
The police car bids were opened and after they were read. Mr. Brickell made the motion, seconded by Mr. Field, that the Chevrolet with the big motor be purchased at a cost of $1,842.31. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Hamilton made the motion, seconded by Mr. Ebbert, that the bills as okayed by the Finance Committee be paid. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Snow made the motion, seconded by Mr. Field, that the Parking Meter Committee is authorized to accept bids on meters and recommend back to the Council the bids that meet most with their approval. Roll was called. All aye. Motion called.
Mr. Keister offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION SETTING THE SALARY OF CITY COLLECTOR AND METER TECHNICIAN
Mr. Keister 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 1958:04.
After much discussion about wage increases, Mr. Brickell made the motion seconded by Mr. Ebbert that the Police and Fire Committee adjust the Police and Fire wages and recommend back to Council at next meeting. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Hamilton offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION APPOINTING NORMAN BOWMAN AS THE RADIO REPAIRMAN
Mr. Hamilton made the motion seconded by Mr. Keister that the resolution be adopted. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1958:05.
Mr. Keister made the motion seconded by Mr. Copeland that the tax appraiser petition and offer be accepted. Roll was called. Keister, B. Johnson, Brickell, Heern, Field, Copeland and Hamilton voted aye. Snow and Ebbert voted no. Motion carried.
Mayor Miller appointed Mr. Keister, Mr. B. Johnson and Mr. Raymond Heern as a committee to revise the occupation tax to be ready for 1959.
Council agreed that the City would furnish the labor and Mr. Hamilton would furnish the material to widen the corner of Kitchen and Matthews.
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.