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Minutes for the City Council meeting on July 24, 1961
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Ark. met in regular session at City Hall, Monday night, July 24, 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.
A group of property owners appeared before the Council protesting the situation on Rogers Street. After discussion, Mr. Copeland made the motion, seconded by Mr. Snow that the Mayor and the Street Committee be authorized to take immediate action to solve the Rogers St. problem, including the drainage and erosion and to contact Mr. Bridger concerning the curbs and sidewalks on the said street. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Kenward made the motion, seconded by Mr. Brewer that the City pay for the glass damage to a car by the City mower, the Mayor taking the lowest bid to replace the glass. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Brickell moved with Mr. Perry seconding the motion that the No Parking on Monroe be left as is according to Ordinance No. 1013. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Brickell made the motion, seconded by Mr. Ebbert that the bills as okayed by the Finance Committee be paid. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Cook moved with Mr. Kenward seconding the motion that the $75,000.00 remaining in the Alton Box Bond Issue, not be used for any purpose, unless authorized by the City Council. Roll was called. Voting aye - Griffin, Field, Smith, Snow, Perry, Kenward, Cook, Copeland and Ebbert. Voting no - Brewer and Brickell. Motion carried.
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.