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The monthly meeting of the Jacksonville City Council was called to order by
,Mayor Keaton at 8:00 P. M. on Wednesday, January 7, 1953.
E. J. Wright was sworn in-as Alderman by Mayor Keaton.
Mayor Keaton asked the various committees to meet before council meeting so
they would have something definite to present to the Council at council -meet-
ings.
Mr. Wright was asked to check with Mr. Langston in regard to Health cards
and the date ~ey expire.
Dr. Albert Sidwell of the Zoning Commit1;ee presented to the Mayor the Zoning
Ordinance #36, and the Zoning Map. Dr. Sidwell stated that only one objection
was made to the zoning committee and it was to be handled through the Board
of Appeals, adopted in the ordinance.
Mr. Alberson made a motion that Ordinance #36 be placed on the first reading.
Mr. Beard made a second to the motion. On roll call the votes were as follows:
Ca~ield -Aye, Wright -Aye, Bond -Aye, Alberson -Aye, Partridge -Aye,
Beard -Aye. All votes were Aye and the ordinance was read for the first time.
Mr. Bond made a ·motion to accept the first reading of the ordinance and the
map with an amendment of Section 9 called B-6 which r eads as follows a 11 The
fr.o.ntbuilding line of no building hereafter erected in a business district shall
be closer than 50 feet to the center line of the street upon which the build-
ing faces." Mr. Canfield made the second and on roll call the vote was as
follows: Canfield-Aye, Wright -Aye, Bond -Aye, Alberson-Aye, Partridge -
Aye, Beard -Aye.
Mr. Bond made a motion to suspend the rules and proceed with the second reading,
Mr. Partridge made the second. The roll call vote was as followsa Canfield ~
Aye; Wright -Aye, Bond -Aye, Alberson -Aye, Partridge -Aye, Beard -Aye.
The ordinance was read for the second time.
Mr. Wright made a motion to suspend the rules and proceed with the third read-
ing with a second from Mr. Bond. On roll call all votes were Aye and the
motion passed. The ordinance was then read for the third and final time.
The Mayor then ask the question, Shall the ·ordinance pass? Mr. Wright made
the motion with a second from Mr. Canfield. On roll call all votes were Aye
and th~ ordinance was passed.
A motion to put the emergency clause in Ordinance :~36 was made by Hwight Beard
with a seoond -from Mr. Alberson. On roll call all votes were Aye and the
motion passed.
Mayor Keaton called for nominations for the Board of Appeals. Lyle Marcus was
nominated for .one year, ~ierce Oliver for two years and Nate Crowell for three
years. Mayor Keaton appointed Mr. Crowell as Chairman of the board for one
year. The board was elected by unanimous voice vote.
Mr. Bond, Dr. Sidwell, Mayor Keaton and Mr. Beard agreed to act as building
inspectors until a building inspector is available.
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It was agreed among council members to have the regular council mee.ting
on the first Thursday or ea6h month.
Mayor Keaton ask Marshall Garner to give verbal warnings to cars double
parking and blocking alleys.
Mr. Beard made a motion to pay all current bills. The second was made by
Mr. Partridge and the motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
Mr. Bond made a motion to adjourn with a se6ond from Mr. Beard.
The motion passed.
Signed this 24 day of February, 1953
ERVIN LINDSE:Y ( SIGNED )
RECORDER
APPROVED W. W. KEATON, ire. ( ·SlGNED )
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SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING -JANUARY 16, 1953
A special m•eting of the Ja6ksonville City Council was called on January 16,
1953. Present were Mayor Keaton, Recorder Ervin Lindsey and the following
aldermana M. T. Bond, Dwight Beard, Forrest Partridge, James Canfie~d, and
W. M. Alberso'n. Dr. A. E. Sidwell of the Planning Commission was also present.
The FHA building loan ban was discussed vigorously, after which a motion was
madt!l by Cy Bond with a secoJ:).d !'rom Dwight Beard that a. resolution prepared
by Dr. Sidwell ot the Planning Commission be read. The motion was carried and
the resolution was read by Dr. Sidwell. Dwight Beard made a motion that the
resolution b19 adopted. The second was made by Forrest Partridge. On roll
call all votes were Aye and the resolution passed unanimously.
Resolution adopted as follmwss
Mayor Keaton ask for a motion that no publicity be given this action as the
City had received considerable adverse publicity due to manner in which action
of Chamber. of Commerce was handled. The motion was made by James Canfield with
a second from w. M. Alberson. The motion was carried unanimously.
Approved W. W. KEATON, JR. (SIGNED) --M!YbR
Signed this 24th day of February, 1953
ERVIN LINDSEY, RECORD~ (SIGNED)
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Janaary 22., 1953
A m~eting of the Jacksonville City Council was called to order at 7:~0 P. M. on
January 22., 1953 by Mayor Keaton, Aldermen present were Si Bond., Dwight .Beard,
Jann e s Canfield., E. J. Wright and Forrest Partridge. Edward Schrni tt of thew ater
committee was present.
A report of the City Inspection Committee was made by Mr. Partridge and it was
recommended that the Fire Chief be named Chief Inspector on a fee basis. the
fees to be adjusted by the Inspection Committee without further council approval.
The motion to appoint Hollis Thearl as City Inspector was made by Mr. Bond and
seconded by Mr. Canfield. On roll call the motion passed unanimously. The
inspector appointment is to be effective immediately.
Mr. Canfield made the Finance Committee report and it was recommended that pri-
vilege taxes of the Gas and Telephone Companies and concerns soliciting business
within the city limits be investigated with respect to increasing city revenue
from these sources. It was also recommended that the Water Committee be asked
by letter to employ city firemen labor as far as possible in their work to
supplement firemen's low pay. Mr. Beard with a second by Mr. Bond made a motion
that the se recommendations be studied immediately. The motion was carried unan-
imously.
Mr. Wright gave the Health Committee report and recommended that Dr. Croom be
appointed City Health Officer and that he be certified by the State Health Depart-
ment . The City is to write a letter to Dr. J. A. Summers of the State Health
Department . The City is to write a letter to Dr. J. A. Summers of the State
Health Department stating the qualifications of Dr. Croom. It Was also re-
commended that the health ordinance be read at the next meeting. James Canfield
made a motion that these recommendations be followed through. Mr. Wri ~ht made
the second and the motion was carried unanimously.
Mr. Beard of the Safety Committee made his report. He stated that due to the low
level of the street fund., no work could be done on the city streets and that a
portion of this fUnd be used to purchase necessary traffic signs and signals .
The signs that are needed are to be purchased as soon as possible . It was also
recommended that the Marshall and his assistant be notified by letter to setp
up courtesy warnings to local people for traffic violations of the lessor sorts
and also that they use more tact and diplomacy in doing so as . there have been
several compliants that their approach had been quite the contrary. A motion
1 was rr~de by~~~ Canfield with a second by Mr. Wright that these recommendations
be carried out. The motion was carried.
Signed this 24th day of February, 1953
ERVIN LINDSEY ( SIGNED )
RECORDER
Appro v ed . W. W. KEATON , JR . (SIGNED )
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January 28, 1953
A meeting of the Jacksonville City Council was called to order by Mayor Keaton ·
on January 28,-1953 at BrOO P.M. Aldermen present were Dwight Beard, Si Bond,
James C~ield, Forrest Partridge, W. M. Alberson, Recorder Ervin Lindsey and
Treasurer Harry Harpole. The Finance Committee was also present and Mr. Edward
Schmitt of the Water Committee.
Insurance policies #6488059 and 2729378 concerning · the city and water company
properties were discussed by the Finance Committee, the Council and Mr. Schmitt.
After much discussion Mr. Bond made a motion to cancel Policy#6488059 which is
an auto fleet policy on the fire equipment. Mr. Beard made the second and on
roll call all votes were aye and the motion passed.
Mr. Bond made a motion that Polioy#2729378, a liability policy ·on thewater
works also be cancelled. Mr.; Partridge made the second and tho motion was
carried on a vote by the council.
Mrs. Coil was instructed to call the Howard I. Park Agency and cancel these
two policies on January 29, 1953. A letter was to follow confirming these
cancellations. She was also instructed to write the Rebsamen & East Insurance
Company and ask if fire rates had been reduced. A letter to Brown-Williams
Lumber Company was to be written asking their cooperation in eliminating fire
hazards while burni~g sawdust and slabs. The Safety Committee was to work with
them along these lines.
Mr. Bond made the motion to adjourn with a second from Mr. Canfield.
Signed this 24th day of February, 1953
ERVIN LINDSEY (SIGNED)
RECORDER
Approved W. W. KEATON, JR. (.S IGNED)
MAYOR
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A motion was made by Jarrell Wright with a second from Si Bond
that Dr. Croom be appointed City Health Officer. The motion was
carried unanimously.
The Council approved paY-ment of bill to Russell Brown for his
December Accounting Services.
The Council then adjourned.
Approved
Signed this 24th day of FGbruary, 1953
ERVilll\1 LINDSEY: (SIGNED)
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W. W. KEATON, UR. (SIGND)
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February 5, 1953
The regular monthly meeting of the Jacksonville City Council waw called to order
by Mayor Keaton at 7:30 P. M. on February 5~ 1953. Aldermen present were Si Bond,
Dwight Beard, Jarrell Wright, Jame s Canfield, Forrest Partridge and W. M. Alberwon.
Ervin Lindsey~ Recorder and Treasurer Harry Harpole were also present.
Mr. Alberson made a motion that public warning be given on the shooting of air
rifles within the city limits by young boys. The second was made b¥ Mr. Wright
and the motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Wright of the Health Committee reported that Dr. Croom would be pleased
to serve as City Health Officer. Mr. Wright also made a motion to read ordinance
#37 which is the health ordinance. Mr. Canfield made the ~econd. The ordinance
was read in it's entirety for the first time by Mayor Keaton. Mr. Alberson made
a motion to accept the ordinance as read and Mr. Partridge made the second. On
roll call all votes were Aye and the ordinance was passed for the first time.
Dr. Sidwell, Chairman of the Planning Commission was prese~t and told the Council
that the Commission met recently to consider among other topics, Ordinance #33
passed by the City Council l a st year. That the ordinance was entitled "An
ordinance regulating the making and filing of additional plats to the City of
Jacksonville~ Arkansas. ·It referred in part to a P,lanning Commissj_on and
definitely fell with the purview of the Commission, altho at the time of its
passage, no city planning commission was in existance. The Planning Commission
had reviewed the ~rdinance and requested the City Council of Jacksonville, to
consider and adopt certain amendments deemed desirable by the Planning Commission.
Mr. Wright made a motion that the amendments be read which the Planning Commission
deemed desirable. Mr. Bond made the second. The vote was unanimous and the
motion passed. The amendments are attached hereto. Mr. Bond made a motion to
accept the suggested amendments and the second was made by ur. Beard. The roll
oall VQte . was as follows a Bond-Aye, Beard-Aye, Alberson-Aye, Canfield-Aye,
Wright -Aye, Partridge -Aye, The motion w~s carried as all votes were Aye.
Mr. Bond made a motion to read the Civil Defense Ordinance for the first time.
The second was made by Mr. Partridge, and the ordinance was read by Mayor
Keaton. Mr. Alberson m~de a motion to accept the ordinance as read and Mr.
Beard seconded the motion • On roll call all votes were Aye and the motion
passed unanimously.
Mr. C. R. Hendricks, Mr. Dwight Brewer and Mr. Edward Rchmitt of the water
committee were present and Mr. Brewer gave areport on the condition of the
water plant. Mr. Hendricks was asked by the Council to have full report includ~
ing appraisal and finanicial report of the water company a t the next council
meeting.
Mr. Dwight Beard of the Safety Committee ftad several recommendations to present
t~ the Council. Mr. Bond made a motion that the recommendations be read with
a second from Mr. Partridge. The recommendations are as follows:
1. Fire Marshall---------Mr. Jess Bridgeman
2. _Safety signs
a -three no parking this side
to be placed from Griggs corner to Webbs corner on east side of stree*
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b -one no parking here to corner
To b~ placed in front of Blodgett Drug Store.
c -two speed limit, ( 25 m.p.h., law strictly enforced)
to be placed at each end of town.
d -eight twenty mi~e per hour speed limit.
to be placed in Sunnyside Hills and Staff Area.
e -four stop signs
to be placed on the corners of Main and James, and Main and Marshall
Road.)
3 -Pedstrain lanes across streets as followsa
Main street and Hi-ghway 6,7, East corner of Main and Oak, South corner of
Main and Oak Street, South corner of Oak and Mulberry, South corner of
Oak and South Road.
4 -F~re Plugs placed as follows:
Southeast corner of Walnut and Oak Streets, Northeast corner of Elm and
Center Streets, Northeast corner of Oak and Front Streets, Midblock of
Roosevelt and Lee Streets.
Mr. Alberson with a second from Mr. Bond made a motion to have Safety Chairman
buy stop signs at the least possible cost and ~et them put up because of the
increased pressing conditions. The motion passed unanimously. Mayor Keaton
asked the Marshall to be in the vicinity of the school in the morning, lunch
time and afternoon and keep-cars within the speed limits. Mayor Keaton
also asked that salvage pipe be used in erecting the stop signs.
A request by Mr. Langston wa s given by Mr. Wright with reference to the re-
routing of traffic at Henry S chool wh ile busses are coming and going. Redmond
Company is to be notified by the lafe,ty Committee to use the lef~ entrance at
the Main gate of AOP. Re dmond Company in turn will notify their employees.
Mr. Reed Williamson, Attorney, was asked to check into the rights of Mr. Joe
Lamo-rgese of 116 Jaxon Circle pertaining to the fire plug which he wants
removed from his yard.
Rev. Harold Spence of the Ministeral Alliance was present and gave a reconwendation
from the Alliance pertaining to the use of marble machines by teenagers. Notice
is to be given reminding owners and operators that it is a viQlation of the
State Law for minors to play marble machines. Mr. Bond made the motion and Mr.
Beard seconded the motion.
Mr. Keaton made the Finance Committee report. They discussed ways and means of
getting a greater privilege tax from the Gas, Bus and Telephone Companies. It
was also recommended that the polibe force be cut to one man. Mr. The nnes and
Rev. McMillan were visitors and spoke in the defense of having only one marshall.
There was much discussion but no ' action. Mr. Wright made a motion to pay all-
current bills and Mr. Partridge made the second. The motion ~assed unanimously.
Mr. Wright made a motion to adjourn with a second from I~. Alberson. Motion
passed unanimously.
Signed this 24th day of February, 1953
ERVIN LINDSEY (SIGNED)
RECd liDER
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COUNCIL MEETING
A meeting of the Jacksonville City Council was called to order by Mayor Keatom
on February 20, 1953 at 7:30 P.·M. Aldermen present were James Canfield,
Forrest Partridge, Dwight Beard, w. M. Alberson, Cy Bond and Jarrell Wright.
Reco~der Ervin Lindsey was also present. · ·
Mayor Keaton made the following recommendation: The City Marshall being paid
a -salary and expense account in the amount of ~~300.00 and this amount being
considered a fair payment for his services and upon the advice of the Attorney
General of the State of Arkansas, the City may demand that any and all fees
collected or due the Marshall shall be paid into the City Treasury. The Mayor
ask that as of passap;e of this motion that these fees be paid to the City the
one exception that when duty demands th~t he travel outside the City t0
transport a prisoner to the county jail or other trips of official business
his expenses in itemized form be presented to the Council for approval of
payment. In further trying to cut the operating expense of the City, he
recommended that the office of Deputy Marshall be eliminated insofar as the city
is concerned, with regards to the City paying set salary for same. In the event
the need for additional law enforcement officers are needed in the future they
may be hired as Special Police or Special Deputies at the discretion of the City
Council.
Mr. Wright made a motion that the City Marshall turn all fees collected by him
into the City Treasury and the second was made by Mr. Beard. On roll call all
votes were Aye and the motion passed.
Mr. Canfield intorduced ordinance #39, An ordinance to Prescribe, Fix and
Provide Penalties for Non-payment of, An Emergency Fire Department Quarterly
Tax, To be Levied upon Any and All Buildings Within The City of Jacksonville
Subaect To Protection From Fire By the Fire Department Of The City ofJack-
sonville, Not to Exceed the Sums and Amounts Set Forth IIerein. Mr. Bond made
a motion that the introduction of this ordinance be accepted as the first
reading and that a penalty clause be included ih the next reading. The motion
w~s seconded by Mr. Wright and on roll call all votes were Aye and the motion
passed.
Mr. Alberson made a motion to suspend the rules and proceed with the second
reading of the ordinance. Mr. Wright made a second and Mr. Canfield read the
ordinance for the second time. Mr. Bond made a motion to accept the ordinance
on its second reading. Mr. Beard made a second and all votes were Aye and the
motion passed.
Mr. Alberson made a motion to further suspend the rules and place the ordinance
on its third and final reading. Mr. Partridge made the second and on roll call
all votes were Aye and the motion passede Mr. Canfield read the ordinance for
the third uime and Mr. Alberson with a second from Mr. Partridge made a motion
to accept the ordinance on its third reading. The roll call vote was as
follows; Canfield -Aye, Partridge -Aye, Beard -Aye, Alberson -Aye, Bond -
Aye, Wright -Aye. Mayor Keaton declared the ordinance passed •
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~. Canfield intreduced Amendment #1 to Ordinance #12 to be known as paragraph
5A and paragraph 6. Mr. Bond made a motion that this introduction of amendment
be accepted as the first readm~g. Mr. Wright made the second and on roll~all
all votes were Aye and the motion passed.
A motion was made by Mr. Wright with a second from Mr. Partridge that the
amendment be adopted as corrected and placed on its second reading. On roll
call all votes were Aye and the motion passed. Mr. Canfield read the amendment
for the second time and Mr. Alberson made a motion to accept the ordinance as
read. Mr. Beard made the second and on roll call all votes were Aye and the
motion passed.
Mr. Beard made a motion to suspend the rules and precede with the third and
final reading. Mr. Wright made a second and on roll call all votes were-Aye
and the motion passed. The ordinance was read for the third time and Mr.
Partridge made a motion tG accept the amendment as read.· Mr. Wright made·the
.second and the roll call was as follows: Canfield -Aye, Partridge -Aye,
Beard -Aye, Alberson -Aye, Bond -Aye, Wright ~ Aye. Amendment #1 to
Ordinance #12 was passed unanimously.
Health Committee Chairman Wright and Mr. Canfield agreed to work out the
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various problems concerned with the amendment with reference to pick up stations,
etic.
Mr. Alberson made a motion to shelve the deputy marshall recommendation until
such time as we do 'not have the r6venue to pay him. ~~. Partridge made the
second and the roll was called. All votes were Aye and thb motion passed.
Mr. Alberson with a second from Mr. Bond made a motion to place Ordinance 4/=37
the health ·ordinance on its second reading. All votes were Aye and Mr. Wright
read the ordinance for the second time. Mr. Beard made a motion to accept
this ordinance as read and Mr. Partridge made the second. All votes were Aye
and the motion passed.
:Mt. Canfield made a motion to suspend the rules and place Ordinance ://,37 on·
its third and final reading. Mr. Alberson made tho second and on roll call all
votes were Aye and the motion passed. Mr. Wright read the ordinance for the
third and final time. 1~. Alberson with a second from Mr. Partridge made a
motion to accept the ordinance on its third and final·reading and the roll
call was as follows: Canfieltl -Aye, Partridge -Aye 1 Beard -Aye, Alberson -
Aye, Bond -Aye, Wright -Aye, and the ordinance was passed.
Mr. Wright made a m.o·ti6n to re a d ordinance =//o38, the Civil Defense Ordinance
for the second reading. Mr. Alberson :rn.ade the second. The roll call was by
voice vote imd all votes were Aye. The Mayor read the ordinance for the
second time. Mr. Beard made a motion that the ordinance be accepted on the
second reading and ~~. Wright made the second. On roll call all votes were
Aye and the motion passed.
Mr. Alberson with a second from Mr. Beard made a motioi1 to suspend the ruler>
and place the ordinance on the third and final reading. The roll call was
made and all votes were Aye and the mo'6ion passed. Ivlayor Keaton re o.d the
ordinance for the thil'd time. Mr. Beard made a motion to accept the ordinance
as read and l~> Bond made the second. The rbll call vote was as follows·:
Cruli'ield -Aye, Partridge -Aye, Beard -Aye, Alberson -Aye, Bond -Aye,
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Wright -Aye, and the ordinance pas passed.
Mayor Keaton introduced ordinance #40 pertaining to street damages . to install
utility connections, drainage, or sewer connection. The ordinance asks for a
surety bond to cover costs of repair. Mr. Bond made a motion to accept the
ordinance as read for th~ first time and Mr. Wright made the ·Second• On
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roll call the vote was as follows: Canfield -Aye, Partridge -Aye, Beard -Aye,
Alberson -Aye, Bond -Aye, Wright -Aye.
Mayor Keaton presented typed forms of petitions for a Street Improvement
District and they were to be circulated .by those desiring to form an Improve ..
ment District.
Mr. Wright made a motion to give the two disabled veterans of our City·and
also the Station Wagon at the Convalescent Center free City Auto Tags. The
second w~s made by Mr. Alberson and the motion passed by unanimous voice vote.
~~. Alberson made a motion to exchange the electric stove at the fire depart-
ment and Mr~ Wright made the second. Mr. Beard was appointed to check into
this matter. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Bond with a second from Mr. Beard made the motion to adjourn.
Approved W. W. IillATON ( SIGNE D)
MAY OR
Signed this 21 · day of May , 1953
ERVIN LINDSEY (SIGNED)
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February 25, 1953
COUNCIL MEETING
A meeting of.the Jacksonville City"Council was called to order by Mayor Keaton
at 7:30 P. M. 6n F'ebruary 25, l953e Aldermen present were Forrest Partridge,
James Canfield, w. M. Alberson, Jarrell Wright, Dwi ~ht,Beard and Cy Bond.
The first order of busine ss was to tea d and approve all previous minutes.
Mr. C11nfield made a motion that Mr. Alberson, Chairman of the Street Conunittee
meet with representatives of a company and work out plans for immediate street
repair and present them to the council at the earliest possible· date. The
second was made by Mr. Wright and the motion passed unanimously.
Mayor Keaton read the resignation of Mr. c. R. Hendr.icks from the Water
Co rrmii ttee. Mr. Vvright made a motion to accept this · resignation and Mr. Beard
sedonded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
The Mayor named an Advisory Cornmi ttee to the Water Committee. They are R. M.
Brown; c. R. Hendricks, Vernon J. Giss, 1~ion Chris Associates and Alfred
Hibbs. ~;~~\'vM~rJ oF
Th e r esignation of Dr. A. E . Sidwe ll t h e Pl anning Co mmiss ion was a lso
accepted with a motion from Mr. Canfield and a second from Mr. Alberson. The
motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Alberson~de a motion to have Dr. Sidwell fill out the unexpired term of
Mr. Hendric1cs on,'the water committee. Mr. Beard made the second and the motion
passed unanimously.
Both the a1nended garbage ordinance and the Fire Department Tax Ordinance were
discussed and the Fire Tax Ordinance is to be studied by the Attorney General
before publication.
Mr. Wright made a motion to adjourn and the second was made by Mr. Beard.
APPROVED W. W. KEATON (SIG1~D)
Signed this ~day of May , 1953
ER~IN LINDSEY (SIGNED) --.
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March 5 , 1953
COUNCIL MEETING
The regular monthly meeting of the . Jacksonville City Council was called to
order by Mayor· Keaton ·at 7:30 P~ M. on March 5, 1953~ Alderman p:t:'esent wete
Jarrell Wrignt, James Canfield, Forrest Partridge, w. M• Alberson, Cy Bond,
Dw~ght Beard . Recorder Ervin Lindsey and Harry Harpole, Treasurer were also
present.
The currently monthly bills were read and approved.
from Mr. Partridge made a motion to pay these bills.
Mr. Bond with a second
The motion passed.
Mr. Beard, Chairman of the Safety Committee, talked to the Council about the
street signs. There \vas much discussion but no action taken.
Mr. Alberson, Chairman of the Street Committee, had nothing to report on the
streets but was to contact a man to blade the gravel streets and made arrange•
ments to patch holes in the project.
Mayor Keaton brought up the subject of pin ball machines and suggested that
they be taken out of the City. '!here was discussion bu-t no action taken
except that Marshall Garner be instructed 'to enforce the law and to inform
the ovmers that the law would be enforced .
It was also suggested by Mayor Keaton that all children be off the streets
by 10:30 P. M. Marshall Garner was instructed to tr;'l to get. them home by
that time.
It was suggested by Mr. Wright for each alderman to suggest one person from
each ward to serve on a committee to improve garbage pick up.
Mayor Keaton brought up the question of the building behind the Fire Station
being used by boys for model air planes • The motion was ma.de by Wright and
seconded by ~k. Canfield to make the building ~vailable for the boys . The
The motion passed unanimously.
It was decided to let Mr. Beard purchase the used stove and hot water tank
for the Fire Station.
Dr . Sidwell, Chairman of the Water Committee brought u~ the memo (attached to
original minutes) to change Jacksonville Water Company to Jacksonville Water &:.
Sewer Department. 1bere was a discussion and the motion was made by Mr. Beard
and seconded by"Mr. Bond that the name of the Jacksonville Water Company be
changed as read . The motion passed unanimously. Aletter is to be written to
the Chairman of the Water Committee with copies to each member showing the
chang;e to be approved by the Council.
The dog situation was discussed and it was decided that all dogs which did not
have city tags would be destroyed. It was to be publicized by a news item.
The meeting then adjourned.
Signed this ..!!_day of May , 1953
ERVIN LINDSEY (SIGl~jD)
Approved W. W. KEATON (SIGNED )
MAYOR
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April 9, 1953
COUNCIL MEETING
The monthly meeting of the Jacksonville City Council was called to order
by Mayor Keaton at 7:30 P. M. On April 9, 1953~ Aldermen present were
Jarrell Wright, Jrunes Canfield, We M. Alberson, Cy Bond, Dwight Beard !Uld
Forrest Partridge. Ervin Lindsey, Recorder was also present.
Mr. A. F. Henry was present and presented a pet~tion to have the alley in
Block 24 vacated. Mr. Alberson made a motion to close the alley in Block
24 according to the Planning Commission's recommendations and that all expenses
c.t3f the transaction be paid by either Mr. Henry or the applicant. Mr. Wright
made the second and the motion wa·e carried by unanimous voice vote.
Mayor Keaton read the petition and also the resolution pertaining to the
closing of the alley in Block-24, City of Jacksonville. Mr. Bond made a
motion to adopt Resolution #4, A Resolution Fixing the Date For a Public
Hearing On A Petition To Vacate And Abatl.don The Portion Of An Alley Platted
in Block 24 Of The Tovm of Jacksonville, Arkansas, Which Lies North and
West Of The Arkansas and Missouri Highway, 'And Providing For The Publication
Of Notices Thereof, And For Other Purposes. The second was made by Mr. Beard
and the resolution passed by unanimous voice vote.
The current monthly bills were presented. Mr. Beard with a second from Mr.
Partridge made a motion ·to pay these bills and the motion was passed by
unanimous voice vote. With reference to the Workmen's Compensation, the
premium is to be paid quarterly instead of yearly.
Mr. Wright made a motion to place Ordinance #40, an ordinance providing for
a permit before cutting through street surface within the City of Jacksonbille,
Arkansas on its first reading. Mr.-Canfield made the second. The motion
was carried by unanimous voice vote.
Mayor Keaton read Ordinance #40 for the first time. Then the ordinance was
discussed and several changes in wording was made. Mr. Wright made a motion
to accept the first reading as corrected and Mr. Canfield made the second.
The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote.
Mr. Wright made a motion with a second froia Mr. Alberson to suspend the
rules and continue with the second reading. The roll call was as f'Qllows:
Wr:i.ght-Aye, Canf'ield-Aye, Alberson-Aye, Bond-Aye, Beard -.Aye,
Partridge -Aye. The motion passed unanimously and Mayor Keaton read the
Ordinance for the second time. Mr. Beard made a motion to accept ordinance
#40 for the second time. mr. Beard made a motion to accept ordinance #40
on its second reading. The second was made by Mr. Partridg;e and passed by
unanimous voice vote.
Mr. Alberson with a se~ond from Mr. Beard made a motion to suspend the rules
and place Ordinance ://:40 on its third and· final reading. ·The roll was called
and voting·was as follows: Wright-Aye; Canfield-Aye, Alberson-Aye,
Bond -·Aye, Beard -Aye, Partridge 9 Aye. All votes were Aye and the motion
passed. Mayor Keaton read the ordinance for the third and final time and
Mr. Partridge made a motion to accept the ordinance o:tl. its· last reading. '
• Mr. Wright :rpade the second. The roll call was Wright, Aye, Canfield -Aye,
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Alberson -Aye, Bond -Aye, Beard -Aye, Partridge -Aye, The motion was
passed unanimously and the ordinance was adopted•
Mr. Wright made a motion to give Mr . Be ard authority to purchase neces~ary
hardware, labor and also to erect the street signs . Mr.-Canfield made the
second and the motion was passed by unanimous voice vote .
Mr. Canfield made a motion to repeal Ordinance #39 and also amendment #1
to Ordinance #12. -Mr. Alberson made the second and the motion passed by un-
animous voice vote,
Mr. Bond with a second from Mr . Partridge made a motton to adjourn.
APPROVED W. W. KEATON
MA.YOR
Signed this ~day of' May , 1953
ElWIN LINDSEY
RECORDER
(SIGNED)
(SIGNED)
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COUNCIL MEETING
A meeting of the-Jacksonville City Council ~m ~ 'called to order by Ma yor
Keaton at 8:oo·p. M. on'May 21, 1953.· A l d er ~en present were Jarold Wright
J ame s Canfield, Cy Bond, Dvn ght Beard. Ervin Lindsey, Recorder was
als o present; ·
Cy Bond made a motion that prevfous Council Minutes be read"and~.
Partridge made the second. The motion passed by voice vote. 1'he minutes
of February 25th were read and Mr. Beard with a second from Mr. Wright
'made a motion that these minutes be approved. The motion passed.
March 6th minutes were read and Mr. Wright made a motion that these
minutes be approved. Mr. Canfield made the second and the motion passed-
unanimously;
The min~tes of April 9, 1953, were read and ·Mr. Beard with a second from
Mr. Partridge made a motion to approve the~ The motion ~ssed.
The Ma yor read a letter ~rom the Inspection Committee pertaining to the
fees t o "be paid the Inspector which is as follows: On a building up to
$15~000 .00 the inspector is· enti tied to one-half of ·the building "'permit
fee. On buildings over ~~15,oo.oo, 66~~ of the building permit fee goes
to the City and 40% to the inspector. Fees for e:cttra inspection trips go
to the inspector. 1~. Bond made a motion to accept the recommendations
made by the inspeci5ion cornmi ttee and the· se cond was ma de by Mr . \rrfrigh t.
All votes were Aye and the motion pa ss e d . This r eco ~enda:ti o n pe rt ~i:ns
to situations Within the City limi t;s: of Jacksonvil l e , Gas i ns pection
rates both within and outs ide the City limits ar e tc:> be r eviewed b y the
Inspection Committee. •
Mr. Partridge presented a letter to Mr. Keaton from the Attorney General
pertaining to the Marshall's fees.
Mr. Bond informed the Council that Nrr. Doyle Thompson of the Plann il'lg
'Commission had resigned.· He also stated that according to the Planning
Commission Ordinance, 1l:r. R. c. Hendricks had also :resigned due t q t he
fact that lie had not attended the last three consecutive meetings.
Mr: Beard mad e a motion to· accept the resignation of Mi-. Thompson and
Mr. Wright :ma de the second. Passed by unanimous votes. Mr. Partridge
is to contac·t Mr. Hendricks With reference to his automatic resignation.
Mr. Wright made a motion to cappoint Mr. s. J. Snia.rt to fill the vacancy
of Mr. Thompson and Mr. Partridge made the second. Motion passed
unanimously.
Mr. Bond made a motion to place Ordinance 4fo41 on its first reading. Mr.
Wright .made the second and Mayor Keaton read the ordinance in its entirety
for the first time. Mr. Wright made the motion to accept the first reading
and Mr. Bond made the second. Passed unanimously.
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Mr. Bond suggested that the following be placed in the ordinance with reference
to an alley: 11 Provided the owners of the property to the North and We st of
this alley will provide-an alley of similar size running parallel and adjacent
to the alley being abandoned."
With this insertion nade, Yr. Bond made a motion to suspend the rules and
procede with the second reading, Mr. ·canfield made the secoride The roll ~all
was as follows: Wright -Aye, Canfield -Aye, Partridge -Aye; Bond -Aye,
Beard -Aye. The motion passed unanimously.
Mayor Keaton read the ordinance for the second time. Mr. Wright made a motion
to a cce pt the ordinance on its second reading and M'r. Beard made the second,
The motion ·passed by unanimous vote.
Mr. Canfield made a motion to furtl:i.er s·U.spend the rules and p lace Ordinance
1f41 on its third and final re~ding. Mr. Wright made ·bhe second, The roll· call
was as follows: Wright -Aye, Canfield -Aye , Partridge -Aye , ABond -Aye,
Beard -Aye.
Mayor Keatori read the ordinance 'for the third time. 1k. Canfield made a motion
to accept the ordinance on its third reading and Mr. Bond m~d e the second. '
The roll call was as follows: Wright-Aye, Canfield·-Aye, Partridge-Aye,
Bond -Aye, Beard -Aye, and the ordinance was passed.
Mayor Keaton read a letter from the Superintendent of Pulaski County School
District asking the Planning Commission to control the building near the new
High School so it would not detract from the high school,
A petition asking" for a 2 hour parking limit on First Street from Hickory to
Mulberry was read, The signers were business men on this street. There was a
discussion but no action taken, The Safety Committee is to study the situation
further.
The trailer which is being used for living quarters ~t 117 Galloway Circle was
discussed. Since it is a violation of Ordinance"#36, the trailer will have to be
moved and a letter is to be written to the owner • A letter was also to liB written ·
to Mr. c. c. Tounzen at 110 Central to move the junlc yard from his premis'es,
The fire hazard ordinance was also discussed but no action taken.
Mr. Wright made a motion to pay the firemen fro their two weeks vaca·tion. Mr.
Partridge made the s-econd and the motion passed by unanimous voice vote. -
Mr. Beard made a motion to give the City Clerk a two weeks vacation and the
second was made by Mr. Bond. The motion passed.
The current monthly bills were presented and Mr. Wright made a ~tion to pay
all bills and Mr. Partridge made the second, The motion passed -~nimously.
1~.Ebnd made a motion to adjourn with a second from Mr. Canfield. Motion passed.
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SIGNED: W, W, KEATON
APPROVED MAYOR
Signed this 2 day of July _, 1953
SIGNEDt ERVIN LINDSEY
RECORDER
The insertion made in Ordinance as follows 11 ~ovided the owners of the
property to the north and west of this alley will provide an alley of
similar size running parallel and adjacent to the alley being abandoned,"
is to be ommited in the brdinanoe by the order of Mayor ~eaton and the
approval of Dwight Beard, Cy Bond and Jarold Wright. This provision is
to come under a separate agreement•
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k meeting of the Jacksonville City Council was called to order at 7:30 P.M.
on July 2nd for the monthly meeting. Aldermen present were Morris Bond,
James Canfield, W. M. Alberson, Dwight Beard and I•'orrest Partridge,
Ervin Lindsey, Recorder was present.
Minute of the May 21 meeting were read. Mr. Beard, with a second from
Ilr. Bond made a motion to approve the minutes as read. Motion passed
unanimously.
The Mayor called for nominations for Alderman to replace 1~. Jarold Wright.
Mr. Bond nominated Mr. Logan Marson and J..llr. Alberson nominated Mr. Matt
Thennes. Mr. Can2ield made a motion to close the nominations for alderman
from Ward 2 and Mr. Beard made the second. The motion passed.
The vote for Mr. Thennes was taken and is as follows~ Bond-No,
Canfield -Yes, Alberson -Yes, Partridge -Yes, Beard -No. And
Mr. Thennes was elected Alderman from Ward 2.
Mr. Alberson brought up the subject of giving the Jacksonville Convalescent
Center a building permit without char ge. There was a discussion and
~~. Alberson made a motion that the Jacksonville Convalescent Center
comply with the rules and specifications for a building permit, but the
only charge will be the inspection fees. Mr. Bond made the second to
this motion and all votes were Aye and the motion passed.
Mr. Beard made a motion to spend $1400.00 to repair Main, Wilson, Victory
Circle,.Roosevelt Rd., Galloway Circle and Pike Avenue. The firemen are
to oversee this work on off days and are to be paid $1.00 per hour.
Mr. Bond made the second and the motion pas.sed unanimously.
Mr. Beard made a motion to order 800 City Tags for the year 1954 from
Mr. J. L. Montgomery of Mariana, Arkansas. Mr. Bond made the second and
the motion passed.
It was decided by the Council that a total of four applications of spray
by the Health Department would be sufficient until f urther notice. The
Health Departmen·b is to be notified by letter.
Mr. Bond made a motion to pay all current bills and ~x. Canfield made the
second. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Bond made a motion to hire another employee to work on the Garbage
truck for ·$100.00 and not over $120.00 per month. Mr. Beard mada the
second and the motion passed unanimously.
The Mayor asked that another Ccmncil meeting be held on Thursday, July 9,
1953.
The meeting then adjourned.
APPROVED (Signed) . W. Yv. Keaton
MAYOR
Signed this 8th _ day of December 1953
Signed) Robert Bump
RE CORD:i'JR
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July 9, 1953
A, meeting of the Jacksonville City C6utlcil was called to order by Mayor
Keaton at 7a30 P. M. on July 9, 1953. Aldermen present werea Dwight Beard,
James Canfield, and Forrest Partridge. As the first order of business,
Mr. Mat Thennes was sworn in as alderman to replace Mr. Jarold Wright.
Mr. Keaton advised the Council that Recorder Ervin Lindsey had resigned.
Mr. Canfield made a motion to nominate Harry Harpole, City Treas~er, to
act as City Recorder until an Appointee was made. Mr. Thennes made the
second and the voting was as followst Beard-Aye, Canfield -Aye,
Partridge -Aye, and Thennes -Aye. The motion passed with unanimous
voice vote. Mr. Harpole was then sworn in by the Mayor.
There was rnuch discussion by the City Council of finances, garbage, etc.
but no action taken.
The meeting adjourhed at 11:00 p. m.
APPROVED (Signed) W. VT. Ke~ton
MAYOR '------
&igned this 8th day of December , 1953
(Signed) Robert Bump
REC ORD ER
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July 27, 1953
A meeting lbf the Jacksonville City Council was called to order on
July 27, at 8:00 P. M. by Mayor Keaton. Aldermen present were:
Mat Thennes, James Canfield, Forrest Partridge, W. M. Alberson,
Dwight Beard and M. T. Bond.
There was much discussion about the repair of a briqge on Railroad Street
and also pipe for drainage near the Methodist parsonage on Hickory Street.
Hr. Alberson made the motion to buy the pipe for these repair jobs.
Mr. Beard made the second and the motion passed by unanimous voice vote.
Mr. Canfield made a report to the Council with reference to the increase
of Privilege tax to be paid the City by the Ark. La. Gas Company. After
much discussion, Mr. Canfield made a motion .that the lawyer hired by the
Council receive one-third of all over $350.00 that the City receives
from the Gas Company. I.fr. Alberson made the second and the motion passed
by unanimous voice vote.
The budget for the last six months of 1953 was also discussed and also the
garbage situation. Mr. Bond made a motion that the Mayor appoint a com-
mittee to report at the next Council ?!Ieeting, the cost or a new garbage
truck and also how the City would stand with an increase of garbage fee,
plus the truck cost and operation. Mr. Thennes made the second. The moti<n
passed. The Mayor's committee is composed of the following -Canfield,
Bond, Keaton and Beard.
Mr. Bond made a motion to appoint committee , to onvestigate the laxity of
the City Marshall, and bring in specific instances. The Committee is
composed of Alberson, Beard .and Partridge.
Dr. A. E. Sidwell was asked to compose an ordinance with reference to
the Fire Hazard Inspection Tax.
Mr. Alberson made a motion that the resignation of Mr. Harry Harpole as
City Recorder be accepted. The second was made by Mr. Beard and the
motion carried. Mr. Partridge made a motion to appoint ~. Bob Bump
as City Recorder and Jr. Bond made the second~ The roll call was as follows
Thennes -kye, Canfield -Aye, Partridge -Aye, Alberson -Aye, Beard -Aye,
and Bond -Aye. Mr. Burap was then duly sworn in as City Recorder.
The garbage situation was again discussed and Mr. Pa.rtridge made a motion
that Assistant Marshall Buddy Crook follow the garbage truck and see that
correct garbage cans were being used. Those not having correct cans were
to be notified. Mr. Thennes made the second and the mption passed by
unanimous voice vote.
The meeting then adjourned.
APPROVED (Signed) W. W. Keaton
1v!AYOR
Signed this 8th day of December , 1953
,(Signed ) Robert Bump
RECOR~DER=,~--~----------
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August 6, 1953
The regular council meeting of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas was
called to order at 8:15 P. M.. August 6, 1953 by l;layor W. Keaton with the
following councilmen present: M. Thennes, D. Beard, C. Bond, J. Canfield,
w. Alberson.
The Mayor gave high-lights on the following:
1. Purchase o.f garbage truck
2. Garbage collection
3. Reading of the ordinance on fire inspection
4. Q:uestion of repaying $2,500 to Fire Equipment Fund, transferred
from this fund in 1952
It was moved by Councilm~an Bond to pass resolution to transfer funds from
the Street Fund to the Fire' Equipment Fund to repay that which was borrowed
by resolution passed at the meeting of April 5, 1952, to be repaid sd funds
are available. Seconded by Councilman B~ard. All votes were Aye, the reso-
lution passed unanimously.
Councilman Bond moved that
Councilman Beard made the
was read in its entirety.
No. 42 be accepted on its
Ordinance No. 42 be placed for first reading.
second. IJotion passed unanimously. The Ordinance
It was moved by Councilman Beard that Ordinance
first reading.with corrections.
It was moved by Councilman Bond to suspend the rules and place Ordinance
No. 42 on second reading. Seconded by Councilman Canfield. On roll call
all votes were aye, the motion carried unamimously. The ordinance was .
given the second reading. It was moved by Councilman Bond that Ordinance
No. 42 be accepted in its second reading as read.· Second~d by Councilman
Beard. The motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Councilman Canfield that the rules be further suspended
and to place Ordinance No. 42 for the third reading. Seconded by Council-
man Alberson. On roll call all votes being aye, the motion carried unanimously.
The ordinance was given the third reading. It was moved by Councilman
Beard that the third and final readinf,: of the Ordinance be accepted as read
and pas:·ed. Seconded by Councilman ~.'hennes. Passed by unanimous vote, as
all votes on toll call were aye.
Therefore be it resolved on a motion by Councilman Canfield, the wa-t;es of
the fire Department of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas be raised to the
following: Chief of the department, ~205.00; Assistant Chief, ~195.00: and
other regular Fireman, ·~180 .00. Seconded by Councilmen Thennes. Passed by
unanimous vote.
It was moved by Councilma ~, Bond that action on amendments to Ordinance 4/cl2
be tabled until a special call me~ting. Seconded by Councilman Beard.
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It was moved by Councilman Bond that the fees be roinstated to the City
Marshall, seconded by Council~n Thennes, passed unamiously.
It was moved by Coun.cilman Bond that the Council adjourn, second e d by
Councilman Beard.
Signed tho 8th day of December
(Si£ned) · Robert Bump
RECORDER
APPROVt D (Signed) W. W. KeatGn
MAYOR
,1953
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A special council meeting of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas 'was called
to order by Mayor Keaton on August 10, 1953 at 5:30 P. M., with the follow-
ing Counci-lmen presanta Bond, Alberson, Thennes, Beard, Partridge.· -
The motion was made by Councilman Bond to ac c ept amendments to Ordinance 1{12,
se.conded by Councilman Beard. Upon roll oall, all votes being aye, the motion
passed unanimously.
A motion wa.,s made by Councilman Beard to accept the following appointments
on th~ Sanftation Committee:
1st. Ward -Mr. w. G. Howard - 2 ¥oar term
2nd. Ward -Mr. Jerry Herron - 3 year term
3rd. Ward -Mr. Ted Pardee -1 year term.
Seconded by Councilman Alberson, passed by voice vote.
It was moved by Councilman Bond: be it resolved the following resolutions
be accepted:
1, Tra.nsf,er balance of the Fire J~quipment Fund fr 0m Peoples Bank, Little
Rook to Jacksonvi l le State Bank, Jacksonville, Arkansas.
2. Transfer :D750 oOO of Street Fund to Fire Equipment Fund at ones.
3. Transfer a.mount needed to pa.y for sanitation truck fr~m Fire
Equipment Fund to the Sanitation Fund as a loan.
4. Authorize pa.yment to I. H. C. for garbage truck after inspection
by at least four Councilm~m in an amount not to exceed $1.500.00
to be drawn from the Sanitation Fund.
Seconded by Councilman Alberson. Carried by voice vote.
It was moved by Councilman Bbnd and second e d by Councilman Beard, the meeting
adjourn.
APPROVED (Signed) W. w. Keaton
MAYOR
Signed this 8th day of ; December ,1953
(Signed) Robert Bump
RECORDER
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September 17, 1953
A c alled meeting of the Jacksonville City Council wo.s called to ord br by
Mayor Keaton at 7;00 P. M. on September 17, 1953
Recorder Bob Bump read a contract from the owners of a carvival which want-
ed to run for one week in Jacksonville, after much discussion, Mr. Beard
made a motion that the carnival not be allowe d to run within the City limits.
Mr. Partride;e made the second and the motion passed by unanimous voi c e vote.
A resolution concerning the case of the City of Jacksonville vs Ark. La Gas
Company was as follows: After consid e rable deliberation and inve stigation it is
now resolve d tha t it is to the best interest of the citizens of <Jacksonville
Arkansas to withdraw all pending act:i.ons and claims against the Ark-La. Gas
Company and to so notify all parties concerned of this resolution and JIJ[r.
Beard made the second. The motion passed by unanimous vote.
The garbage disposal area was discussed and the following was appr oved:
10 acr .e s fr om Penny Franks as pr e sent dumping s ite at a cost of ~50.0 0 per
acre, payable to the Peoples National JlanJ.:: at the rate of ~50 .00 per month
plus 7"/o int e rest. St Etrting Octob or 15, 1953.
Attorney f ob s and expenses envolved of approximately '$100.00
To hire bulldozer a t the rate of $5.00 per hour not to exceed 70 hours
to clear and pile timbe r and pr e sent refuse, so as to permit a systemic
dumping procedure to P?-Y operator of mach:Lne at ra ~e of ~1.25 per hour
for hours worked.
To hire nece ssary equipment and maLe necessary repairs to entrance road
before adverse we ather sets in
Attorney f e es and equipment rentals to be scheduled for payment on installment
basis so as not to impair the working capital of the sanitation fund.
Labor to b e paid for at end of week p e r f orme d.
'l'he meeting then adjourned.
APPROV LD (Signed) W. W. Keaton
Signe d this 8th DAY of December ' 1953
(Signed) Robert Bump
Recorder
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September 1, 1953
The regular council meeting of the City of Jacksonville was called to
order [~t B. P. M. by Mayor Keaton with the following CounciliJten present:
M .• Thennes, D. Beard, C. Bond, F. Partridge, J.· Canfield •.
It was moved by Dwight Beard to place Ordinance No .• 43 on the first reading,
seconded by Forrest Partridge, and passed unanimously. Ordinance #43 was
read for the first time. It wa s moved by Mr. Bond, seconded by Mr. Beard,
the Ordinance $43 be acnepted with the corrections and additions. It was
passed by unanimous voice vote.
It was moved by Mr.
the second reading.
were aye and it was
reading.
Beard to suspend the rules and place Ordinance /,'43 on
Seconded by l'Jlr. Partridge. Upon rol1 call all votes
passed unanimously. Ordinance 1{-43 was given the second
It was moved by }.ir. Bond that Ordinance ://43 be accepted on its second readings,
seconded by Mr. Pu.rtridge and passed unanimously.
It was moved by LTr. Board to further suspe nd tho rules and place Ordinance
4(43 o n its third reading. 'Nas seconded by Mr. T'nennes. Upon roll call all
vo·bes being aye , it was passed unanimously~ Ordinance =!/43 was given the
third reading.
It was m9ved by Mr. Beard tha.t Ordinance 4/=43 be a c0cpted on its third reading
n nd declared passed. Seconded by l,lr. Thennes. It was passed unamio.usly.
A resolution was presented by Attorneys Berry ~~: Carper.ter to retain them
for the purpose of contacting the Arkansas Louis'iana P:as with reference
to the increa~;,,c of their privilege tax. It w,:;.s moved by Mr. Bond to pass
the resolution as drawn t•wd authorize the mayor to notify tho attorneys as
to when to proceed, secorJded by Mr. Canfield. It was passed unanimously.
It was decided to charge the regular me e ting of the City Council to the second
Tuesday of each month.
It was moved by J. Canfield that the occupation tax for the circus sponsored
by the local Lions Club be suspended, seconded by I:ir. Beard, passed unanimously.
lt wa s moved .by Nir, Beard that tho regular firemen's wages of ·the City of Jack
sonville be raised ~~5.00 a. month to $185.00, seconded by Mr. Canfield, passed
by voice.
It was moved by Mr. Bond to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Beard.
Signed this stll--day of December , 1953
G i tme d W. W. Keat on
MAYOR
S i~neP, Robert Dunw
RECORDI!:R
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October 1, 1953
A meeting of the Jacksonville City Council was called to order by Mayor
Keaton at 7:30 P. M. on October 1, 1953 for the purpose of hearing complaints
pertaining to the garbage billing and the increased rates. Several cit-
izens expressed their opinions and complaints.
Aldermen present were Forrest Partridge, l~t Thennes, James Canfield and
Willi.am Alberson.
A meeting of the council and sanitation committee was to be held on Sat-
urday, Ootober 4th but it was decided to hold the meeting in connect on with
the Council Meeting. There was much discussion but no action taken.
The meeting adjourned about 11 P. M.
APPROVED (Signed) W. W. Keaton
IviAYOR
Signed this_ 8th day of D.ecember ' 195~
S:j_gned Robert Bump
Rl!:CORDER
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October 13, 1953
The regular monthly meeting of the Jacksonville City Council was called to
order at 7:30 P, M, on October 13, 1953 by Mayor Keaton. Councilmen att end-
ing were James Canfiold, acting a.s recorder, Bill Alberson, Mat Thennes,
and Forrest Partridge.
A bill for the News Progress in the amount or $15.00, Fire Department Bill
heid up at last meeting -$2l.OC, Volunteer Firemen-'$148,50, were presented.
Mr. Alberson made a motion to pay the a.bove bills and the second was made by
Mr~ Beard. Passed unanimously.
The Council had an extended discuss.ion on the youth program. No act.ion was
taken.
Mr. Thennes ma de a motion to pay a.ccured court costs from February 1 to
August 1, 1953, in the amount of '$430.90, to be divided as follows:
Mayor's Cost
Marshall Gost
:$169,90
'$261.00
TI1is money shall be taken from tho General Fund. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Alberson. Motion carried by voice vote.
The motion to adjourn was made by Mr. ·Bond and seconded by Mr. Canfield.
APPROVED (Signed) W. W. Keaton
MAYOR
Signed this Bth day of December ' 1953
(Signed) Robert Bump
RECORDER
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November 20, 1953
The regular council meeting of the City of Jacksonville was cralled
to order by Mayor Keaton with the following members present: Al-
berson, Partridge, Canfield, Bond and Beard.
It was moved by Councilman Beard to amend Ordi~ance #42 as followst
Seotion 9. Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any of
the provisions of this act, ,.or fail to pay the assessed applicable inspection
fees shal be deemed gui.l ty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall . be
fined any sum not exceeding twenty five dollars ($25.00), and each day that
any violation of this ordinance or failure to pay sa.id fees continues shall
be deemed guilty of a separate and distinct offense thereof.
It was seconded by councilman Alberson, motion passed unamiously.
It was moved by Councilman Alberson to grant the Church of the Nazarene ·a
building permit free of charge on condition the new church conforms to the
building code, seconded by Councilman Partridge. lt was passed unamiously.
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It was moved by Bond to pay submitted bills, seconded by Beard, passed unamiously.
There was a move to adjourn.
APPROVED MAYOR
Signed this day of ,1953
(Signed) Robert Bump
Re'coraer
December 8, 1953
The regular council meeting of the City of Jacksonville was called
to order by Mayor Keaton at 8s00 P. M. with the following members
present: Partridge, Bond, Beard, Canfield and Thennes.
Dr. Sidwell gave a report on the Jacksonville Water and Sewer Commission.
Fire Chief Hollis Thearl gave a report on the Jacksonville Fire Depart-
ment. inspection under the Fire Inspection Ordinance.
The question was discussed about whom to repla~e Marie Coil with. Mrs.
Coil resigned effective January 1. It waa the opinion to make Miss. Margart
Keady the replacement~
It was moved by Canfield to appoint Albert Hibbs as Civil Defense Director
for the City of Jacksonville, seconded by Bond; it was passed unanimously.
It was · moved by Canfield that due to . insufficient funds available for the
University of Arkansas planning service, the offer be refused, seconded by
Beard; it was passed by a unamimous vote.
The minutes and resolutions of previous meeting were read and approved as read.
It was moved by Partridge to pay all submitted bills, seconded by Bond; it
was passed unanimously.
It was moved to adjourn.
APPROVED ---:-:MAC'i:Viyo'TI:Ri_,_
Signed this day of 1953
(Signed) Robert Bump
Recorder
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