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Minutes for the City Council meeting on May 15, 1961
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Ark. met in regular session at City Hall, Monday night, May 15, 1961, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Atty., City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Griffin, Field, Smith, Brewer, Snow, Perry, Kenward, Cook, Brickell, Copeland and Ebbert. Absent: Sammons.
Mr. Smith made the motion, seconded by Mr. Ebbert that sealed bids be requested for the Alton Box Factory Bonds. Roll was called. All members present voted aye except Mr. Kenward who passed. Motion carried.
Mr. Cook made the motion, seconded by Mr. Smith that the date to open the bids for the sale of the bonds be set for May 25, 1961. Roll was called. Mr. Kenward passed and all other members voted aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Copeland offered the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION REQUIRING THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO CEASE THE SERVICE OF FILLING FIRE EXTINGUISHERS EXCEPT THOSE USED BY THE CITY.
Mr. Brewer made the motion, seconded by Mr. Smith that the Resolution be adopted. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1961:14.
Mr. Cook made the motion, seconded by Mr. Ebbert that the Mayor be authorized to appoint a permanent committee of 3 Councilmen to work with the Chamber of Commerce and all other committees and boards to discuss matters that would pertain to any subjects or problems that would be of interest to the City Council. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried. The Mayor appointed the following: Mr. Cook, Chairman, Mr. Brickell and Mr. Copeland to be the committee.
Mr. Brickell made the motion, seconded by Mr. Brewer that the Mayor be authorized to purchase a drunkometer, asking the County to share in the expense. If the County does not choose to share one with the City, the City is to buy the equipment alone. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Brickell made the motion, seconded by Mr. Ebbert that the bills as okayed by the Fin...
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