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Minutes for the City Council meeting on July 5, 1960
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Ark., met in regular session at City Hall, Tuesday night, July 5, 1960, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Parks, Williams, Sammons, Smith, Brickell, Heern, Snow, Kenward, Field, Griffin, Copeland and Ebbert.
Mr. Ebbert made the motion seconded by Mr. Smith that the high bid of $150.00 from Pierce for 311 East Street and $76.00 from Gamblin & Gamblin for 319 East Street be accepted. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Snow made the seconded by Mr. Sammons that the Mayor take bids on a new fire truck. Roll was called. Voting aye - Parks, Williams, Sammons, Brickell, Smith, Snow, Kenward, Field and Griffin. Voting no - Heern, Copeland and Ebbert. Motion carried.
Mr. Heern made the motion seconded by Mr. Smith that the City Attorney be directed to draw up an ordinance prohibiting all street banners hanging across the streets in the city limits of Jonesboro. Roll was called. Voting aye - Sammons, Smith, Heern and Snow. Voting no - Parks, Williams, Brickell, Kenward, Field, Griffin, Copeland and Ebbert. Motion failed.
Mr. Snow made the motion seconded by Mr. Brickell that the bills as okayed by the Finance Committee be paid. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.