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Minutes for the City Council meeting on February 18, 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. on Feb. 18, 1957. There were present: City Atty., City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Keister, Johnson, Fritz, Copeland, Stricklin, Brickell, Snow, Hamilton and Hart. Absent: Mayor Sanderson and Henry Field. Mr. Hamilton made the motion, seconded by Dr. Fritz, that Willie T. Johnson serve as President Pro Tempore in the absence of the Mayor. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried. Mr. Johnson did not vote on any motions at Council meeting. Mr. Brickell was absent on the first vote and Mr. Stricklin was absent on all votes except the Resolution naming streets.
Mr. Keister offered the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NAMING CLERKS FOR THE CITY WATER AND LIGHT ELECTION
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 1957:03.
Mr. Snow made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hart, that Mr. Williams Stuck be granted a permit to build an office with a connecting shed at 102 McClure St. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Snow made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hamilton, that Mrs. Gloria Rickman be granted a permit to operate a Beauty Shop in her home at 727 Freeman St. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
Property owners from Woodrow St. filed a petition with Council asking that their street ditch be opened. Mr. Copeland made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hamilton, that Troxler be notified to tend to the situation. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
The Police Car bids were opened and after they were read and discussed, Mr. Copeland made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hart, that the Police Committee be authorized to order a police car and the contract be completed at next meeting. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
The Cemetery Committee was asked to investigate the situation at City Cemetery and Westlawn Cemetery in regard to tree damage and make a recommendation to Council. President Pro Tempore Johnson appointed Mr. Brickell to be on the Cemetery Committee.
Mr. Hart offered the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NAMING OF APPLE DRIVE AND HESTER STREET
Mr. Hart 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 1957:04.
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. Snow made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hamilton, that $50.00 expense money be given Fire Chief Coleman to attend an FTIC meeting in Memphis, Tenn. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Copeland made the motion, seconded by Mr. Brickell, that Council go into executive session to consider privileged matters. There was unanimous approval.
Mr. Brickell made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hart, that Council adjourn. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.