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Minutes for the City Council meeting on June 27, 1955
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas met in an adjourned session on the above named date at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney and the following named Councilmen: Powell, Hamilton, Stricklin, Fritz, Snow, Copeland, Hart, Hendrix, Johnson and Keister.
Mr. Hamilton made the motion on the Mayor’s recommendation that the Fire Dept. purchase 2 shirts and 2 pair of blue jeans for each Fireman at a cost of $128.32. Mr. Hart seconded the motion. Roll was called. All members voting aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Hamilton made the motion, seconded by Mr. Powell, that the Mayor be authorized to start the seal coating on Washington Avenue. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Copeland made the motion that the awnings be purchased for the building, corner of Church and Cate from the lowest bidder, Angelo Products. Said bid being $267.76. Mr. Hamilton seconded the motion. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Johnson made the motion that the Mayor appoints a committee to meet with Ed Cherry and any other members of the Chamber of Commerce and Council to discuss the City Transit situation and have a report for the next meeting. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
The Mayor then appointed the following members of the Council to serve on the Committee: Johnson, Hendrix, Powell, Fritz and Keister.
Mr. Powell made the motion that the City appropriate $30,000 loan for the Colored Community Center to start the year. Mr. Hamilton seconded the motion. Roll was called. 9 aye. Copeland no. Motion carried.
Mr. Stricklin then made the motion that there being no further business that Council adjourn. Mr. Hamilton seconded the motion. Council adjourned until Tuesday, July 5, 1955.