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Minutes for the City Council meeting on December 16, 1957
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Ark. met in regular session at City Hall, Monday night, December 16, 1957 at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Atty., City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Keister, Johnson, Fritz, Field, Copeland, Stricklin, Brickell, Snow, Hamilton and Hart.
Council was shown a film on the merits of an Elgin Sweeper by a representative of their company. Estimated cost of the sweeper was about $20,000.00.
Jim O’Daniel and Guy Pardew, Jr. from the Craighead Forest Commission asked the Council for help in leveling and maintenance of the park throughout the year. No vote was taken, but Council assured them of their cooperation.
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 made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hamilton, that the Mayor be authorized to hire extra help in the Collector’s Office for the month of January. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
There being no further business, Mr. Johnson moved for adjournment with Mr. Hamilton seconding. Vote was unanimous. Council adjourned.