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Minutes for the City Council meeting on December 5, 1955
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas met in regular session on the above named date at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall. There were present: Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney and the following named Councilmen: Powell, Hamilton, Stricklin, Fritz, Snow, Copeland, Hendrix, Johnson and Keister. Absent: Hart.
Mr. Hamilton made the motion, seconded by Mr. Powell, that the St. Paul Methodist Church be granted permission to solicit funds for their new church. Roll was called. All members voting aye. Motion carried.
Mayor Sanderson made a report in regard to the proposed Special Census. All requirements have been met except 4 more maps of new territory annexed to City since 1950.
Mr. Hamilton made the motion, seconded by Mr. Powell, that the bills as okayed by the Finance Committee be paid. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Copeland Chairman of the Sanitation Committee made a report on the City’s Garbage Collection system. In the year 1954, the total revenue was $36,984.38 and total expense was $29,889.78 or total loss in 1954 $3,105.42. Through October 1955 total revenue is $35,485 and expense $35913.63. 1953 loss was $_______, 1952 loss was $________. None of these figures included depreciation of equipment. Equipment is now 6 years old, purchased 1-49 and large portion of expense is repairs and upkeep. Pointed out by Mr. Hendrix that most of 1955 revenue has been collected on quarterly basis while expense will continue for Nov. and Dec.
For last 4 years the average loss has been $2,500.00 per year still with no depreciation allowed. To recover depreciation and break even the department needs about $5,000.00 per year additional income.
At this time Mr. Powell made the proposal that City should make collection compulsory at 90 cents per month billed through the City Water & Light. Straw vote on proposal was 2 for, 5 against, with three members absent at this time.
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