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COUNCIL MEETING
6 January 1955
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of Jacksonville .convened in the
Communtiy Center Building, 7:30 PM, 6 January 1955· Present were Ald .,ermen
Dwight Beard, Marion Harden, Oscar Lewis, David Lewis, Noel Webb and W W
N~xon. Dr. A· E. Sidwell of the Water Department and Hollis Thearl, Fire
Chief were also present. A.lderman Marion Harden took the minutes as City
Recorder, J. E. Croft was absent. Mayor Edward Schmitt, presided.
Mayor Schmitt proposed the following Committees (fjrst named person on
each Committe to act as Ch 'airman): Garbage·: Committee: Noel 1Nebb (and two
.~9re p~ople from Wards 1 & 2 to be named by Webb). Fire Committee: Beard,
Harden, Thearl. Airport Committee: Nixon, Logan Marson, Jack Merrill.
Street Committee: A F Hent.y, Ben Rice, Mayor Schmitt. Swimming Pool Com-
mittee: Oscar Lewis. Utility Committee: Schmitt, David Lewis. Budget
Committee: A F Henry, Ervin Lindsey. Approved by voice vote.
Dr. Albert E. Sidwell gave a report of last month's activity in the Water
and Sewer Department, and will present a written report at next meeting.
Dr. Sidwell gabe account of general activities in the Dep a rtment and the
names of employees and their duties, with one employee living outside the
City Limits. There was a discussion of takjng a census of the city in the
near future. Ma yor Schmitt stated that he would have more information con-
cerning this rmtter a t next meeting. There was a discussion about d:i:viding
truck serviceing of City Trucks among all stations and garages in the City.
Dr. Sidwell reported that the City is approximately 96% metered at this
time (949 meters and 983 Customers. Cost of Meter is approximately $35.00).
City Treasurer gave report of the condition of City Funds. Fire Chief,
Hollis Thearl, gave a repor~ of the Fire< De;artment. Mayor Schmi _tt re a d the
City Bills and they were approved for payment except a bill tendered by the
University of Arkansas Planning Commission, which was held until the next
meeting. ·
A discussion of the City Auto Licenses was conducted, and the Ordinance con-
cerning the display of Licenses will be investigated by Mayor Schmitt. The
council voted to issue free tags to DAV 1 s of the City. Mayor Schmitt stated
that he wil1 check on laws governing the issuing of Military and National
Guard Licenses.
There wa s some discussi on of radio equipme n t for fire and police. The
Council made a note to ha.,Te the City Cle rk invite Forres t Partridge and J a ck
Merrill to the next me eting to discuss n.ncl explain three-way radio sets.
The Council discussed t he h ou rs of the City Clerk and reque s ted that he at-
tend the next meeting.
Mayor Schmitt announced nominations were in order for City Treasurer. Njxon
nominated Edwin Harpole. Harden nominated To P. White. Harden's nomination
was withd rawn after the . Mayor stat ed that Mr. White had been contacted and
does not de sire to serve in this capacity. Harpole was therefore confirmed
by voice vote .
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Mayor Schmitt appointed Clarence s. Garner to succed himself aB City Mar-
shal. Roll Call; Bea.!f d ,n.a.y; Harden, nay; David Lewis, aye; Watson Nixon,
aye; Oscar Lewis, nay; Web b. aye; resulting in a tie. May or Schmitt voted
· aye, thereby breaking t h e tie and confirming the a.ppo ;i ntm en t.. ·
'Mayor Schmitt appointed Eddy "Buddy" Crook, Assistant 'Ma·rshal~ ail '.if'bted
aye, confirming the appointment.
Nixon made a. report of City Insurance and made a motion that the Marshals
bond be renewed, all voted aye,· motion pass~d. Nixon made : motion that ·a
.. $5,000 bond be taken on City Treasurer. Dr. Sidwell said the Water· Dept
would post $5,000 of'the bond if a $10,000 bond was required. After some
discussion it was moved to bond Treasurer for $5,000, moti·on passed.
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Dr •. · Siwell reminded council of suit brough agaiihst thai u. s. Governmertt
and asked .if the Council desired the services 'of the firm of Smith and
Williams to continue handling the cases the council agreed.
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COUNC TL MEETING
20 January 1955
Re!;ular meetinr; of the City Counci 1 of Jacksonville, Arkansas, in the Community
Center Building, 20 <Tanuary 1955• Present were:. Aldermen Web b , Harden, Nixon,
D. Lewis and o. Lewis. Absent were Alderman Beard and Recorder J, E. Croft, Sr.
Mayor Schmitt presided and the City Clerk acted for the Recorder. ·
Minutes were read and Nixon moved to amend so rruch of the paragraph that con-
cerned the firm of Smith, Williams and Mehaffy, handling the City's suit against
the U. S. ·Government, second by Harden, tl:e minutes were amended to read ''the
counci 1 reauested Dr. Sidwell to further investiage and report on the .fees asked
by t hat firm.
Occupation Taxes were discussed. David Lewis sta t e d that he would study this
Ordinance and report his findings at next meeting. Nixon reported on the Airport
Committee finding. Major Jack MePrill, a member of th ,,tt connnittee advis~d the
councjl that he does not wish to serve as a member. Webb moved that the remain-
der of the committee continue their investigations, seconded by 0. Lewi~; motion
passed.
Members of the Ministerial Alliance were present. Rev• Harold Spence submitted
a resolution Written by that g roup cont aini..ng reco r.~mend a tiom: th~t the cou!lcil
take necessary act;ion_ to. see .that City Po1<ice are properly instructe d in discharge
of their duties in enforcement of existing laws in ordinances in general and
Juvenile Delinquency in particular wHhout any f'avorHism to any individ1ial or
group; that all Juvenile case be referred to Pulaski County Juveni le Court, :p ass
an Ordinance to impose a curfew for minors by 11:00 P . M., a ssign an officer to
patrol areas used by young people (such as ball game s , schoo l func tions, etc.),
develop the Galloway Circle Park Area and equip s ame with Recreat ional Equipll\en t.
D. Lewis moved that a committee be appointed to dr aw up a Cu rfew Or dinance to be
presented at next meeting, second by Webb; approved. D. Lewis, Webb and Nixon
were appointed, with Lewis as Chairman. ·
Civil Defense Dire~tor Albert Hibbs, rep or ted his findings concer ning 3-way r adio
sets 'the City is purchasing; for Fire and Poli ce protection. Mr. F'Orr est Partridge
was present and elaborat ed on the ope rat i on of different sets and the ir tuning
range. D~ubt was expresHed as to whe t h e r the FD and PD could ope r a te off ' the same
frequency. Webb moved to appoint Hibbs and Partridge to check into deta)ls and
report at next meeting.
nr. Albert E. Sidwell presented a written report concerning the Water and Sewer
Depart me nt and also ex plained suit against U •e U. S. Government and the fee ex-
pected b y the firm of Smd th, Williams and Mehaffy, David ·Lewis moved to retain
this f irm and to continue suit; second by Harden; motion passed.
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Mayor read letter from Mr. Burgess of t he u. s. Census Bureau outlining pro-
cedure and data collected in a special census (which would cos t Ci t y approximate-
ly $750.00). There was discuss ion concerning increased revenue in turnbac ks ·
from the State and County that would be a chi ved by this census . B a rd~n ma d
motion that the City request a Special Census, seconded by o. Lewi s ; motion pu.s se d .
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Mr. Charles Straus gave a report from the Parks and Recreation Commission and
asked the Council to pay all of the utility bills (Namely; Lights, Gas and
Water and Telephone) incurred by the Community Center Building for a period of
one year and the insurance on the Duilding for one year. After exten ive
di~cussion by Nixon, BRrden moved that the City assume this responsib lity;
second by Lewis, m9tion passed. .
City Clerk stated that CHy Hall is open 35 hours per week and explained,·
closing Thursday afternoon. There was no discussion or action taken on this
matter.
Nixon introduced Resolution ir2~-55, requiring; certain procedures to be .. follow-
ed when public funds exceed:ing"500.00, are expended. ·Nixon moved for approval
of and acoption of this resolution, second by o. Lewis, Roll Call: Webb,aye;
o. Lewis, Aye; D. Lewis, Aye; Harden, Aye; Nixon, Aye; motion passed, Resolution
/{24-55 approved and adopted • ·
Servicing of City Trucks were discussed. Council instructed City Clerk to invite
di ty Depaartment Heads and Station Owners to a meetint~ to discuss a solution to
their problem. David Lewis -will act as Chai.rrnan and will name date meeting is
to be held.
Edwin Harpole presented a plat plan of his property in the Galloway Addition to
the City of Jacksonville. He asked that the Council approve petition to hold a
Public Hearing to close an alley (which is open at one end only) so that the
property may be developed in an uniform manner prescribed by City Ordinances.
Nixon moved that the City advertise for Public Hearing to close this all~y.
second by Harden,; motion passed. Mr. Harpole to pay all costs.
Harden moved to pay for books on first aid for FD. Volunteers, who include life
s aving as part of their program, second by 0. Lewis; motion passed. Nixon moved
that the City issue free auto tags to Mr&. J. H. Bailey, and to the Children's
Convalescent Center and to issue free Building permits for any repair or addition
of buildings of that group, second by 0. Lewis; approved by voice vote.·
It was moved adjourn. JU CV<ii)-_ Mayor APPROVED:
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COUNCIL MEETING
3 February 1955
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, w.~s called
·to order with following present: Aldermen Beard, Harden, Nixon, o. Lewis,
Webb, D. Lewis. Absent was J E Croft, Recorder. Harden acted for the Re-
corder and Mayor Schmitt presided.
Minutes from the last meeting were read and approved. Mr. Keel from the
General Electric Company was invited to metting to discuss three-way radio
equipment for FD and PD. Estimated cost, quoted by him, on a turnkey
proposition, was as follow's:
(1) High Band Frequency, four units and one bqse station,
$3,086, half of which is paid by Government, cost of ~~1, 543,
to the City (with approximately $75 extra, this could be
, tied in with State Police).
(2) Low Band Frequency, four units and one base station,
$3.424, half of which is paid by the Government, cost to the
City $1, 712.. This could be tied in with County Sherr if's
frequency, but Mr Keel could not be sure that FCC regulations
would permit FD use of the same freauency. Mr. Keel will in-
vestigate e nd report at a ] ater date.
The · Mayor a:;sked if any citizens had anything to bring before the Council. Mr.
c. w. Price complained of excessive smoke from furniture factory located
·across tbe street from his trailer court. FD Chief Hollis Thearl will in-
vestigate. and bring report to next meetin:~~· Mr. Price asked consideration on
wat.er and sewer bill; was referred to Dr. Sidwell, Chairman of the Water and
Sewer Commission. Mr. Price asked considerat;on on Garbabe Bill. Beard will
investigate e.nd bring report to next meeting. Mr. Price asked thr-J.t something
be done about speeding in his area. Marshal Garner discussed this with the
Council and it was decicied that he will submit ·number of speed and stop signs
necessary for entire area to Mayor Schmitt, who will }lave signs painted,
o. Lewis mentioned that t 1 e Arkansas State Hi gl:lwa y Department would probably
paint a line o f the portion of Main Street used b y school children to and
from school. ··~f'h e l:i..ne v.,rou~d :grovide a safety walk along one sid e of t ; o street.
Mayor Schmitt wi ll ta.ke .t h is matter to the . High wa y Depart,rent.
T P White asked for consideration on Occupation Tax for Used Car Lots. Asked
that tax be cut to $25.00 per year. D. Lewis will investigate and report at
next meeting.
Charles Kendall, driver of Garbage Truck, was present. This man does not live
in City ],imits, and "Jantecl to know if the City desires to retain his services
Webb, Chairman of the Garbage Committee, had no report and it was decided to
delay decision until next meeting. Webb stated that the helpers in the Sani-
tation Dept had asked for $7.50 raise per week. · Harden asked if these men
lived in the city and was informed· that they reside outsid~ the City Limits.
Dr. Sidwell and Hollis Thearl gave reports from their respective departments.
The Mayor read Pole Report and minutes from the 1Rst meet:i.ng of the Planning
Commission. Mayor stated that he has written Prof Bonner of University of
Arkansas City Planning service in regards to the $350 charged the Ci.t •. y for
planning services rendered.
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Mayor stated th>J. t Prof Bonner hcts not replied and the counci 1 delayed pay-
ment unti.l an answer is obtained.
T P l~ite submitted map from Planning Commission to rezone Main Street.
Ni.xon moved that the Council hold a public hearing at next meeting and that
signs be placed on the property in question and notices of a. public hearing
be printed in the local newspaper, with J P Jones to pay for all legal
notices and signs, second by o. Lewis, motion aoproved. ·
Fred Bowen, City Engineer, discussed his job with the Council a.nd the future
growth of the City :i.n respect to building Permits, Inspections, etc. o. Lewis
and Harden were appointed as a Committee to meet with Mr. Bowen and Dr. Sidwell
and report finding& to the Council.
Mayor reported that nine maps and a retainer have been mailed to the Bureau of
Census in accordance with the Council's approval to hold a special census of
the City. Bills were read and approved. Mayor read report on money on hand
in different funds.
D. Lewis in"ttroduced Resolution 4/:25-55, to equalize Truck Servicing ~by all
City Departments• This was discussed to some length with Dr. Sidwell of the
Water Department, insofar as that Department is concerned. He agreed to the
Resolution, as read. Motion made and seconded to accept Resolution #'25:...55;
approved by voice vote.
Nixon introduced Ordinance #58, dealing with 11:00 p, M. Curfew for Minors
under the age of 21 years. A motion was made and seconded to accept Ordi-
nance i/:58 on the first reading. Roll Call: Nixon, aye; Beard, aye; o.
Lewis,aye; Harden, aye; D. Lewis, aye; Webb, aye; Ordinance #58 accepted on
first reading.
Mayor read letter of resiv;nation from Mr. L W Wilson from the Civil Service
Commission. Beard made motion to accept resignation, second by Harden; the
motion approved. Mayor named W:i11iam G Howard to serve Mr. Wilson's unex-
pired term. Nixon made motion to accept this appointment, second by Beard,
motion carried, Mr. Howard confirmed.
Mayor appointed Fire Truck Committee with 0 Lewis ,Chairman, Nixon and Beard
members.
It was moved to adjourn.
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SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
11 February 1955
A Special Meeting of the City Council was called to consider a.
recommendation of the Jacksonville Planning Commission in the
matter of re-zoning certain lots (76, 75 & 81 and two unnumber-
ed lots on the east side of ·warren Street between West Main and
West Mulberry Streets-from residential to business) in the West
Jacksonville Subdivision Number #1.
After discussion, Nixon moved to approve the Planning Commission
recommendation, second by Beard; Roll Call: Harden, aye; Beard,
aye; Nixon, aye; Webb, nay (o. Lewis and D. Lewis abse~t), motion
carried, Planning Commission Recommendation affirmed.
It was moved to adjourn.
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COUNCIL MEPTING
17 February 1955
The City Council of Jacksonville met in regular session, this date, with Beard,
o. Lewis, D. Lewis, Nixon, Webb, and Harden present; J. E. Croft, Sr., absent,
and Mayor E. D. Schmitt, presiding. ·
Minutes of the last meetjng were read and approved. The Mayor read a resolution
to enter into an agreement with the cit}es of Little Rock, North Little Rock,and
Pulaski County to form and work with a metropolitan planning commission. Pat
Wilson, local President of Chamber o f Commerce was present and explained activities
and aims of this group a nd stated the City may withdraw from the Commission at any-
time ahd that the City would incur :ho liabilities by membership. Motion by o.
Lewis, second b y Webb that the City adopt this resolution to be known as Reso l ution
#26-55; Roll Call: Harden, aye; 0. Lewis, aye; D. Lewis, aye; Webb, aye; Be a rd,
aye;_Nixon, aye; motion approved, Resolution //=26-55 passed and adopted.
Ordinance '#=59 was read by the Ma yor to autho r ize and set up Metropolitan Planning
Commission. Harden mov e d t o accept Ordinance 7f59 on f irst reading, second by D.
Levt is; Roll Call: Harden, aye; Webb, a y e; o. Lewis, aye; D. Lewis, aye; Beard,
aye ; Nixon, aye; Ordinance //:59 accepted on first reading. Nixon moved to suspend
the rules s.nd place Ordina,nce /f5 9 on second reading, second by Harden, all voted
aye , Ordinance Jf-59 placed on second reading. Nixon moved to accept Ordinance #=5 9
after second reading, second by Harden, Roll Call: Nixon, aye; Harden, aye; Webb
aye; o. Lewis, aye; Beard, aye; n. Lewis, aye; Ordinance #59 accepted on Sf,Cond
r ead i n g . o. Lewis ntoverl to furt (1er au spend the rules and place Ordinance #59 on
thir cl and fina l r eadi ng , secsmd by D . Lew i s, all vote d aye, motion carried; Ordi-
n a n c e lf?9 placed on 1~hiro ~nd fina l reading. o. Lewis movec to accept Ordinance
(1:59 on third anti final readirtg . second by D. Lewis, Roll Call: o. Lewis, aye;
n . Lewi s , a.y e; Bel:l-rd , aye ' Webb , aye; Barden, aye; Nixon,aye; Ordinance /f'59 ac-
c epted and approved. on t hird a m fina l re ading.
T. P. White entered a complaint conc e rning the cutting of streets to jnstiill
utility lines. Harden moved to appoint a committee cons j.stin g of City Engjneer
Fred Bowen, Chairman, Buddy Crook and Glen Wooley to investigate this matter and
instruct the City Clerk todraft letter to this Committee instructing and
authorizing them to enforce the provisions of Ordinance #40, second bJ' Nixon,
passed by voice vote.
Resoluti on #:2 7-55 to curb construction of water and sewer lines outside the city
1i!T1its, was r ead by the Mayor. Harden rr.ade motion to ac c ept Resolution #27-55,
second b y Webb, passed unanimously b y voice vote.
Council discussed c. w. Price's re~uest for a reduction of garbage rate, for his
Trailer Court. Beard made motion to lower rate to $ 0.50 per unit, based on the
number of .trailers in park on last day of each month. Nixon was delegated to ma ke
offieial count, second by Nixon, m.otinn was approved.
Mayor stated that caution lights are to be installed at intersections Marshall
Road and West Main and East Main and North Oak Streets and a p'ortion of Main S t ne t
striped to provide safety walk for school children.
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Mr. P owell of Motorola and Mr. Keel of General Electric were present in regards
to rad io. sets for PD. After .some discussion, council ann cunced sealed bids
would be accepted from these two firms on one base unit and two mobile sets.
Reccommendations from the Fire Chief were read by the Mayor and the Council
a.pproved by voice vote, repairs and tie-in of the two sirens and the purchase 1 . of two 2-o" valves for FD pumper truck.
Ordinan ce 4r9, concering Volunteer Fire Fighters was read by Mayor Schmitt,
and o. Lewis introduce Amendment #1 (to pay Fire Fighters in the Volunteer
Fjre Department $2.50 for 8 VAry Fjre Call answered, retroactive to 1 Jan 55),
to Ordinance 4,~9. motion t .o accept by· Harden, second by Beard; Roll Call:
Nixon, aye; Beard, aye; o. Lewis, aye; Webb, aye; Harden, aye; D. Lewis, aye;
Amendent -!f1 to Ordinance ·1/=9 approved and adopted.
Council approvecJ payment of two bills (Telephone & Electric) by voice vote,
other bills · to be paid at Mayor's discretion.
Council waived $25.00 of Occupational Tax on used car lots, levied $10.00
charge per truck for concrete plants or a minimum of $100.00 per year; appointed
Harden to meet with repres e natives of Barrett Bus Lines and D. Lewis with manager
of ICTC in tegards to amounts to be paid by these companies. Council set
Occupational Tax permits for Telephone and Arkansas Louisiana Gas Companies at
$1,800.00 per year, a.ll actions moved, seconded and approved by voice votes.
o. Lewis stated that numerous complaints have been received by him pertaining
to delivery trucks passing -€hrough SunnySide Hi lls t o and from ,Jordan's Gro-
cery. Council directed Marshal Garner to invest i s a t e. The Mayor reminded the
Council that the Board of Appeals of the City Planning Commission was one ·
member short. Council delayed appointment until a later meeting. Mayor
stated that Fire Calls outside City Limits cost City approximately $190~00
each. H arden moved for meeting between Fire Committee and Citizens affected
to djscuss and set up a standard charge for out-of-city calls, second by D.
Lewis, motion carried.
Harden moved to call in $500.0 0 check dravm for purchu se of Radios for Civil
Defense and other purposes; said check to be recalled from N.r. Albert Hibbs,
Director of local chapter, second by o. Lewis, motion passed.
A Committee to investigate local sawmi 11 problems was appointed and consisted
of Harde n , chairman, and Myron Traylor and instructed to meet with Trix
Williams, one of the owners of t h e mill.
We b 1o moved that. garbage truck be left at City Hall when not in City use, second
by D. Lewis, motion passed. Webb read complaint from Jordan's (l:rocer:y that they
r'll"e being billed for garba~~e s e rvice they do n ot receive. V!febb will check on
this matter before any action will be taken.
Nixon moved to enforce State Law requiring that elected City Officials cannot
a c c ept money for work done for the City, second by o. Lewis; Roll Call: Nixon,
a y e, Webb, aye, D. Lewis, present; 0'. Lewis, aye; Harden, present; Beard,
present; motion needed four affirmative votes to pass, 'received three and
failed to pass.
Nixon made motion to gr avel the east end of P ine Str eet , second b~ Harden ,
motion passed .
D. Lewis asked the Council to consider adding courtroom to City Hall. No
action was taken on this sug~estion . It was moved to adjourn.
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11 March 1955
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The Regular :Meeting of the City Council convened 7:30 P. M., 3 March 1955· Pre-
sent were Aldermen Webb, Nixon, D. Lewis, o. Lewis, Beard and Harden; Dr. A. E.
Sidwell, and Stonewall J. Smart of the Wat "'r and Sewer Comrnittee, sev:~::ta,l citi-
zens; ,J. E. Croft, Sr., Recorder, with Mayor E. D. Schmitt, Presiding.
Minutes were read and approved. Sam Parker and T. L. Garner representin ;c:; the
citizens committee asked the council to aid them in preventing a negro housing
project constructed acl jacent to a porion of Sunnyside Hills. Council stated
they are unable to give any definite answer at this time. Mayor Schmitt said
he would contact FHA and asked that the Citizens Cornmi ttLee meet with Council
at a later date.
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The Budget Committee gave a report concerning City Funds and recommend~d extreme
economy be practiced in regards to disbursements and that the FHI Fund Collections
be suspended. Mayor Schmitt then read Ordinance ·ff.L6 authorizing FHI charges to
the Council. D. Lewis made motion to tablo:~ suspension of FHI Charges until next
regular meeting, a pproverl by voice vote.
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Dr. A· E. Sidwell of the VV:;ter and Sewflr Comtnjttee reported on financial conditions
of the water dept and read Resolutj on 7/=28-55. to establish position of City Engine e r
and appoint an acting engineer, defjning duties and for other purposes. Nixon
moved to .a~Jpoint a committee to study this resolution and report at next regular
meeting, second by 0. Lew·i s, motion approved.
Otis T Netho rcut applied for permit to operate a Taxi-Cab Company under the pro-
visions of O.rdinance {{=~.8. Nixm1 mt:l d o motion to accept application, second by
Harden, all .voted aye, permit gr ant ed 'under the provisons of Ordinance '#48.
>Sealed bids on radio sets were opened and the apparent low bidder was.b'K Radio
Sales and S~rvice ($1,761.50). Marshal Garner offered to pay for one set, de-
clined by council. Motion was rna.de to install set in FD Chief's vehicle and
pay part of costs from F'ire Equipment Fund, refused: hy the Council. D. Lewis
made motion to buy equipment and pay on Delivery vti\~ro~ ~o te'5utn vii iYhki
tftb b;y ea~; H' e=tJ;Jy fifi:Mei8il eemd?1d sea J!tll!4i1il:e, second by Hardin; Roll Call:
D. Lewis:, aye; Harden, aye; Webb, aye; o. Lewis, Nay; Nixon, Nay; Beard, Nay;
resulting in a tie vote. Ma yor Schmitt voted aye, motion a tJ i ·r o v r,d. 'Ye b '.1 ;::~.-ctd
Lm·vis offered donations to help defray cost of sets. No action taken by the
Council on this offer.
0 Lewis moved to instruct City Clr~rk to prepare arnd mail information to home
o¥mers concering new house numbering;, second by Harden~ motion ca.rri_ed.
Council ca.nce1lnd Joe Thompson's.delinquent r;a.r bage b ill a n d direc t ed payment
of f.;2.00 FHT charge in arrea.rs. Council di rect ed San ita tion Committee to in-
struct garbage pick up service to report ho us es by nurnb "'r which do not have a
regul a tion garbage ean. Put in a moti.on by We b b, sec ond by D Lewis, all voted
aye, motion a -prove d.
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Council approved paymcmt of bills • M yor r e ad Ordinance 1F58 for third and
final reading. Motion was made by O. Lewis to accept Ordinance /fo58 on third
and final re:ading, second by Beard; ROLL CALL: Beard, aye; 0 Lewis, aye ;
Nixon, aye; Webb, aye; D. Lewis, aye; Hatden, aye; Ordinance i*58 approve d and
·adopted on third and final reading. '1 ' ,1 .•
Hardin made motion to pass Resolution if'28-5t), appoint Fred Bowen as Acting City
Engineer·, appoint committee to study City's needs with Mr. Bowen and give re-
port at next meeting, second by Nixon; all votPd aye. Mayor Schmitt appointed
Nixon, 0 Lewis, and Harden a:a a Committee to work with Mr. Bowen.
Ordinance #=60 was placed :on , fir.st reading, moved by Nixon, second by Harden;
ROLL CALL: Nixon, aye; Harden, aye; 0 Lewis'' aye; Webb, aye; Beard, aye; D Lewis,
a ye. D Lewis moved to accept Ordinance #60 after first reading, second by Beard,
ROLL CALL: D Lewis, a~e; Beard, aye; Harden, aye; 0 Lewis, aye; Webb, -a.ye;
Nixon, aye; Ordinance ft60 accepted on first reading. D.; Lewis made motion to ;
suspend the rules and place Ordinance #60 on second reading, second by:_,p eard.,
ROLL CALL: Beard, aye; Harden . aye; Nixon, aye; Webb, aye; 0 Lewis, aye D Lewis,
aye ; motion carr~ed, Ordinance f 6o placed on second reading. Harden moved to
a c cep t Ordina.nce .·$60 aftet sec ond reading, second by 0 Lewis,· ROLL C,ALL i D Lewis,
aye ; 0 Lewis, aye; Webb, aye; Nixon• aye; Beard, aye; Harden, aye; OrdiJ:?.B.nce :f/=60
accepted on second reading. Harden moved to further suspend the ~ules and p:lace
Ordinance #~O on third and fin~l reading, second by 0 1ewisJ ROLL CALLl Webb,
ay~; Nixon, aye; Beard, Aye; 0 Lewis, aye; Harden, aye; D Lewis, aye; Ordinance
!/,60 placed on third and final reading ••• Wel;Jb moved to accept Ordinance· ~60 on
third and final reading, second by Nixon; ROLL CALL: Nixon, aye; iiebb, aye; 0
Lewis, aye; D Lewis, aye; Harden, aye; Be :1.rd, aye, ·Ordinance /t60 appr·o.:v;ed and
Rdopted on third and final reading.
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Harden moved, to reappoint Dr. J. Albert Johnson City Health Officer, second by
We'bb, all yo;ted aye, appointment confirmed. Discussion concering peddling of
fruHs and vegetables tabled for future meeting. Council discussed peddling
f rom parked true~ not involving house-to-house soliciting. Harden moVe~ to set
Occupational Permit for this classification at $12.50, second by Nixon, motion
passed. Webb moved to gravel streets by homes of W R Lehman and Carroll Hudson
second by Nixon, all voted aye.
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17 March 1955
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City Council met in reg;ular meeting, 17 March 195S. with Harden, o. Lewis, Njxon,
' Webb, D. Lewis, J. E. Croft, Sr., present; Dwir;ht Beard absent, and the Mayor pre·-
s ided.
Minutes were read. Nixon mov-ed to correct minutes of 11 March 195r:;, insofar as the
council voting &R QpH Q.R t a r e tn~·n P9el :CO t:lqtupmeif€ Wrtmtn t'Uir \,y eia!f t!'; i;o ilt'iUlQ.ille
and subsitute·: '"Company represenative told Mayor,C:ity would have thirty day option
to cancel order'; second by Webbj approved. 0. Lewis moved to strike out paragraph
concerning closing hours of the Community Recreation Center, second by D. Lewis;
motion pas se·d.
Counci 1 c iscussed amount to be cho.rged Barrett Bus Line for Occupation Tax and recom-
mended that Harden enter into further discussion with that Company and report fjnd-
ings at next meeting. Ma y or Schmitt reminded Council that tho rw.:tter of suspending
Ordinance 7~45, tabled u nti l this meeting, should be discussed. Nixon ·moved for
suspensi~on of Ordinance ff4 5. effective 15 May 1955. second by Webb; Roll Call: Nixon,
aye; Webb, aye; Harden, nay; o. Lewis, riay; D. Lewis, nay. Motion lacked enoup;h
votes and was defeated.
Discus s ion concering the cleaning of storm sewers and drains resulted in a motion by
Harden that the City hire one :rran to perform this work; second by Nixon; all voted
aye, motion nassf1d. Fire Chief Hollis Thea.rl reonisitioned the City to purchase one
lawn mower .and four firemen's badges anc1 an extension for business telephone be
placed downstairs at Fire Station. Motion was made by Nixon to approve this requisition,
second by Harden; approved by voice vote.
Ma;yor asked the Council's a n proval to head all City Employees (I.E.; in charge of all
employees as to administrativEl procedures and policies and co-ordination of Depart-
ments) and if Employee or Emplo;yees disa~;re(:~d with Mayor's decisions, said Employee
or Employees could air disagreement before the Council, which would render final
decision, pnt in a motion by Harden, second by Nixon; on Roll call a.ll votec aye,
approving the motion.
Df:lv:i.d Lewis read an unnumberect Resoluti011 e stablisl1ing a connection charc.;e for n e w
connections :;'l*;lJylf~tf r,..J&t/~~jf~_!st e m ; discussed at some l e ngth with Dr. A. E .
Sidwell and · ·. ~~r~y .,., '-k? --:e.G~8w~n. Harden made motion to bring this
Reso]'!:ltion to a vote; second by D. Lewis, Roll Call: D. Lewis, aye; Harden, aye;
'Ne1 Jb, nay; 0. Lewis, nay; Nicon, nay. Resolution defeated.
Mayor Schmitt read Amendment #'l to Ord inar,Jce f/, 20 and Nixon read recommend at ions
made by acting city ene;inneer, Fred Bowen, concerning this amendme rd;. o. Lewis mad e
motion to approve this amendment, second by Nixon; Roll Call: o. Lewis, aye; Nixon ,
a.ye; D. Lewis, aye; Webb, aye; Harden, aye; Amendme rrt -c/fl to Ordinance if= 20, passed
and approved.
Amendment i/1 to Ordinance # 10 ree.d by
amendment, second by Nixon; Hall Call:
Webb, aye; D. Lewis, aye; Amendment cffl
Mayor Schmitt. Harden moved
Nixon, aye; Harden, aye; o.
to Ordinance # 10 passed and
to accept this
Lewis, aye;
approved.
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Mayor Schmitt stated th at Mr. Brei!lElr of the Census Bureau will be in Ja.c.k'sonville 1
19 April, to give :report on progress of special census, a:nd that ' dogs would be 1
vacinated on 25 and 26 March. Nixon moved to expend $3.00 to advertise vaccination
dates, sec ond b y D. Lewis; motion carried. Mayor then a.p poi~ted a Committee, con-
si s ting of n. Lewis, ChairmaR, Nixon. and Hardin to study the caNine situatiol'i ·.in
the City. Mayo r read lette r from Morris Justice, Contractor, petitioning for sewe r
service extension to Lot 15, Fra:n.k Campbe 11 Addition to the City of Jacks6nville ~
Council referred this matter to Water Committee.
It was moved to adjourn.
APPROVED: 17 March 1955
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21 March 1975
SPEC U L MEETING CfiLLED BY MA.YOR
City Council met in a special Called Me -o ting , 21 March 1955· Present were Be a rd,
Harden, 0. Lev•ris, D. Lewis Nixon, and Webb, with .t he Ma yor presidinr,.
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Easement of McCain's talked about b y D. Le wi s and Dr. S idwe ll. Dr. Sidwell e.sked
about savinr; part of easement mo ney . Dr. Sidwell expla inecl Government Uf~re ed t o aDd
paid for easement. Dr. Sidwell g ave descriptio:ta o f pro perty the City has a n ease-
ment on now. Mayor aske d Dr. Sidwe ll about .recommendat ioYis of Marion Crist . Dr.
Sidwell said the y were too high in rnost instances. Dr. Sid well explai·ned how rates
were arrived at with Government B.nd a bout money that is given to the City by the
Government. Dr. Sidwell explained to Nixon about Water Line that went to REA.
Mayor asked Dr. Sidwell about intere .. t on r ·oney that REA lo a ned to City ,to install
Water Line. Nixon as1'ed Dr. Sidwell about lender receiving one-half of water bi1ls
back. Sidwell first said water bills all went to City but ar~reed one-half weJ'Jt to
REA. when reminded Audit showed that way. Nixon asked Dr. Sidwell about 'Audit on
pages nine and four. Nixon asked Sidwell if hr~ would rmq line REA ·if it were to do
over. Dr. Sidwell said yes. Nixon asked Sidwell about Gray-lNilso:n Addition; if .
they were being paid 4%• Sidwell said the p o licy had changed. Nixon asked Sidwell
about ~~250,00 Mr. McCabe loaned Water Company. Dr . Sidwell said loan had been re-
·paid and Mr. McCabe instructed to make no more advances to the Water Coi!lJ)'littee Ac-
counts.
Ma yor asked t he Committee what the salaries were in 1953· They said approximately
$~5,000.00. Mayor asked what salaries were in 1 9 5G· The;y said approximately
$28 ,000,00. Nixon asked amount of water used by Air Base Contractors. Pr. Sidwell
sa id roughly $10,000.00 worth . Nixon asked about ,$Li ., 500.00 on sale of tank; if it
should not be applied to bonded indebtnes s . Dr. Sidwell said Guest of the Bonding
Compa.ny and Vise of Marion Crist Company la\ew about it. Dr. Sidwell said he knew it
was not legal to u e e $5 ,5~0 .Q O ~ the Water System. Dr. Sidwell said he received
~,1,500 .00 for the motors, thea adjusted fi g ur e to ~f.l,050.00. Dr. Sldwell said he
discus !'le d the situntion with the former Counc il. Sidwell said he would not use the
money they received for saJvaged pipe (suit n ow pending in Federal Court) to put in
system. as he did the $5 ,550.00. Nixon asked about ~~10,000.00 bond on treasurer.
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Dr . Sidwell said Wa ·Ler Company carried $10,000.00 bond. Nixon asked about meter :~
deposits . Dr . Sidwe ll said they were goi n g t o put it tn a separate fund. Nixon ask-
ed if $30,000 .00 has been put back in ·che sys tem from ~i 2o,ooo.oo cushjon, $5 ,550.00
sale of ·t.ank and motors and ~.5 , 000 .00 meter d eposits. Sidwe 11 s a id tl;ere wa s no
5,000.00 meter deposit s to be t;in with . . f
Mayor a sked Dr · Sid we 11 if it were tl"ue t h at they bought. la.st pick-up truck wi thou·!:;~~
JD,..sl conse11t• Dc. Sidwell s a id h e thought it was true . Br e wer said he thoug ht it
was understood to buy truck. Mayor asked about hiring perso~nel . Dr . Sjdwell said
McCabe hired them and ee.n hi1"e al'ld fire t f he has goo·d cause. Mayor asked if Smart
r ecemmended to put money illl. bank from tank and l"l"otors sale a nd not buy l a st truok .
r. Stdwell said h0 did not t h ink so . D. Lawis asl<'ed did th,e ~later Cempa.ny lay ally
p i pe on Mr . Keaton 's ls.~.nd. Dr . Sidwell said no. The line g oing te Bart Gray's was
discussed hy n . 1Awis and Sidwell. Mayor asked Sidwell about ~1 0 ,000.00 spent for
meters· Dr. Sidwell said they bought. a.s needed . He wel'lt on to explain what all was
hou ght1 and the price . Nixon asked about Accounts Payable Oll page 16 of the Aud i t
Rt:Jport . Dr . Stdwell said that was all that wa s owed.
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Nixon asked about Pa~~e 3 of Audit Report; if money had be e ~ transferred back to
correct fund it be longed in. Dr. Sid we 11 went on to explain he had to transfer
fu1ads from one account to the other to pay bills. Nixon asked about ·$31,000.00 I I
received from e;overll.ment. ~6,000.00 was 90% of working over Well Number 3, Dr.
Sidwell said. Nixol'l asked if $6,000.00 had been paid for WE(ll., Sidwell said
approximately $3,000.00 had been paid on well and balance of $6,ooo.oo used for
other purposes. Nixon asked if Smart had written a letter of resignatio:m befor~
currelllt onf'l. Dr. Sidwell said yes, and +.hey went to talk to him and told him that
Dwight and himself were not experts and Dr. Sidwell told Smart he would not be by-
passed · again if he would withdraw his resignation. Smart withdrew his first letter
of resignat:ion. Nixon st a ted that 1 the Committe and the Council is not in complete
harmony. He did not think it wise to continue that way. Nixon asked Sidwell if he
thought that Council should C<:(me to a dec is ion to support or re ,ject the Committee.
Dr. Sidwell thought there should be a decision, and sa:id he ·wo}lld like the Council's
opinion. Webb asked who recommended Miss Keady; specifically, was :i.t McCabe? Dr.
Sidwe]l said McCabe did along with others. Webb asked if two secretaries were
necessary in the Water Company Office. Dr. Sidwell answered yes, maybe mot several
months age, but will be needed hereafter. McCabe was discussed amd also his salary,
by Webb and Dr. Sidwell. Trucks were discussed and who took them horne, by Dr. Sid-
well and Webb. Webb asked about giving service stations equal share of business; if
the Resolution was to be followed to the letter. Sidwell said yes it wo.uld be
followed for the present and Comm j tttee would contact Council before changing.
Ma y or Schmitt then submitted the following recommend at io:ns:
" To the City Council a:nd the people of Jacksonville: I, Edward Schm:itt,
Mayor of the City of J a cksmavi1le, think the follo wi n g things rnen;t,ioned
are enough for the Water Comm1:b.tee to resign, effective this date:
1 . They are having financial embarrassment ·which could have been prevented.
2 . They have mismanaged the 1J\Tater Company in many instances.
3 · Money has been spent tha t should have been a p plied to bonded i?-debtness. 4. One Committee Member by-passed in major problems.
5 · Payroll too high: $28,000.00 in 1954• .
6. Truck expens'e too high.
a. Too mamy trucks.
7 • $20,ooo.oo surplus spent.
8 . $5,550.00 spent from sale o.f tank and motors which should have bee:n applied
t o bonded indebtness.
9 · ~25,000.00 spent for easememt when eighteen acres adjacent to wells could
have been bought for less than :~2,000.00, six months before.
10. Bad relations with u. S. Engi:raeers.
11. Public wants change as far as I can find out.
12.. Paying 4% interest to REA for money tr1ey borrmved to run line out-of-city.
To the best of my ability and knowled~;e, and from all information I can gather
all these statements aile correct."
Nixom then moved (Quote) "In view of an aoparent widespread feeling of loss of con-
fidence displayed by the citizens in the leadership of the Viater and S0Wer operatim s
of Jacksonville it js obvious that the Mayor and City Council are compelled to take
a positive sta:w.d in the matter •
After le~gthy discussion, it is my firm ~onviction that the present members of the
Corrunittee have given freely and earnestly of' their time and energies for the
bettr.rrnent of the City, but due to rr·a:ny circumstances, some of which the :~~ayor has
put on record tonight,. I feel that the interest of the City wil] be best served by
a cbange. Therefore, I move that this Council accept the resignation of s. J. Smart
and request the resignations of the remaining members of the Committee."
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Motion seoo•ded by Mayor Schmitt; Roll Call: Beard, pass; Harden, pass; D. Lewis,
pass; o. Lewis, pass; NixoR, aye; Webb, pass; and the Mayor voted aye. Motio•
lacked •eoessary votes to pass. o. Lewis stated that his reaso~ for passi~g was
that he felt this issue should be voted OR oRly at a regular meetimg.
It was moved to adjourn.
APPROVED: 21 March 1955
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COUNCIL MEETING
24 March 1955
Special Called Meeting
A special called session of the City Com<cil of Jacksonvil1e met 2L~ March 1955,
with the following present: Harde~, Nixol!l, Webb, with Mayor Schmitt, presiding.
Mr. Joe Morriso:m., attorney representing the TPlephor~e Company, wanted to btow
the thinking of the Coulllcil i-n regard to Franchise •rax Bill iJI.g. Mr. Morrisou
stated that the CHy of Jacksonville had passed alil ordinamce some years ago
stati:ng that the Telephone Compal1ly would pay the City two percent (2%) of gross
billing. Mr. Morrison was accompanied by Mr. Holli"Rgsworth of the Telephone
Compa•y·
The above ment io:ned Ord iYJ.a:nce was mumbered 11 8 11
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shows that Ordina.uce 11 811 deals with alli e:vttirely
ngn presented by Mr. Morrison was enacted March
administration.·
The Ordi:ma:v~ce book o:f the City
diff erent subject. OrdiRal!lce
2, l9h2 Ul'ilder Mayor Hailey 1 s
Nixon stated that the bill for $1,800.00 which had been presented the telephone
compamy had be r·n arrived et from a proportionate formula based on Little Rock's
billing and then cut in half. Mr. Hollingsworth stated t !·•at 2% was the amouJG.t
paid to all cities in the State. Nixon asked Mr . Hollhg;sworth if it were lJ.ot
true that Stuggart was gettbg 3~% of gross. May or Schmitt as ked if the Te le-
pho:m.e Company would be wil1i:ng to pay Jackso nville Ol'J the same basis that it
paid Stuggart. Mr. Morrison wanted to krlC'l'/ Lf' we would be wi ll i:mg to extend the
present contract to ten years if we were paid n'ore. Nixon auestioned the ad-
visability of sigEing a. long term contract.
After further discussioR, Mr. Morrison indicated that he would be willing for us
to have a co:mtract similar to StugGart's· Mayor Schmitt suggested that the sub-
ject should be discust·ed at the next regular Cou~cil Meeting with a view of the
Council approving a co~tract such as Stuggart has.
Mayor Schmitt read minutes of 17 and 21 March. The minutes were corrected a:rtd
qpproved.
A representative from Roto-rooter Company of North Little Rock wanted to know
'!Vhat the pri.vi Jege tax wou l d be H he sold his product door-to-door. \'Vebb moved
that tre Compall.y be charged tell. dollars for thirty days, effective from dated of
issuance· of: permitt secoJld by Nixom, on voice vote all voted aye, motion passed.
It was moved to adjourn.
APPROVED: 2/~ March 195S
ATTEST:
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COUNCIL MEETING
7 April 1955
R'egular Meeting of the City Council of Jacksonville, met at 7:30P.M.
7 April 1955, with BearQ., Harden, D·. Lewis, Nixon, Webb, present; and
D. Lewis, absent and Mayor Schmitt presiding.
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Minutes of Meeting held 24 March 1955 were read and approved. 0. Lewis
questioned the legality of the reading of the minutes of the Meetings
of 17 March and 21 March as there were only three Aldermen present at
the 24 March Meeting. Mayor stated that he was a member of the Council
and read law on this to the Council.
Nixon reported on progress of dog pound Committee. Committee will
continue to investigate and bring report to Council.
o. Lewis stated that he had not heard from the people concerned with
the ryroblem of Fire Department service outside the City Limits.
Council decided to wait a while longer on this before taking action.
Beard reported that complaints had been received on the furniture
factory burning trash in the open. Hollis· Thaarl will check with State
Fire Marshal and Mayor will check for Ordinances regulating trash burn-
ing procedure.
·complaints were voiced about trains tieing up railroad crossings on
West Hain Street and East Center Street.:, for as much as forty-five
minutes at a time. Council agreed that· this did create a fire hazard
and Mayor stated that he would write a letter to Missouri-Pacific
concerning this matter.
Mayor sta'ted that" a person wished to start a used car lot and pay
Occupation Tax monthly. Council agreed Tax should be paid annually.
Mayor presented statement by people outside City Limits asking for
garbage pick-up. Council declined to permit pick-up outside City.
Albert Hibbs, Civil Defense Director, talked to Council concerning
the National Civil Defense Test to be imp-lemented on 15 June; asked
if City wished to participate and if the Auxillary Police Force are
recognized as an Otf'i .~ial Body. Mr. Hibbs stated that Marshal Garner
was in favor of this action. Mr. Hibbs stated that an active Civil
Defense Program is necessary if the City expects to receive matching
funds on the radio: equipment. Council will decide on this at next
regular meeting. Also Workmen's Compensation for Auxillary Policemen
will be decided.
Mayor read Fire Chief, Treasurer and City Clerk reports, accepted by
the Council. ·Mayor advlsed Council that some of the City Streets
would be patched 8 .Aprt'l. Mayor stated thst Postmaster had asked the
City to have notification sent to certain residents that mail delivery
to their residences shall be accbmplished, if they comply w.ith pro-
visions as set forth by U. S. Postal System. Council approved this
matter. Dr. Sidwell of Water and Sewer Commdttee stated Water Dept
would use these 'new address on their bills, so that citizens would
1mow Council has accepte_d Postal Dept provisions.
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Dr. Sidwell read report from Water Committee. Dr. Sidwell stated
that the Committee met with Marion Crist and decided to make a
temporary loan. Dr. Sidwell read letter from Crist that Council
would· have to approve the loan. Dr. Seidwell presented a Resoulution
to Council and l')layor read Resolution to give Water Committee permis-
sion to borrow *B5',000.00. o. Lewis made motion to have special meet-
ing to decide ~h~ther to approve this Resolution, second by Nixon;
motion approved. Meeting was set for 15 Appil 1955.
Nixon read Ordinance setting up a Privilege Ta x fo r Telephone Conwany .
Harden made motion to accept this Ordinan c e (#61 ), se c ond by Nixon;
Ro ll Call : Beard , aye ; Harden , aye; o . Lewis , aye ; Nixon , aye ; Webb ,
aye; Ordinanc e #61 ac c ept e d on firs t readi ng . Ni xon made moti on to
suspend the rul e s and pla c e Ordinanc e #61 on se co nd rea d ing , second
by Barden ; Roll Call : Beard , aye ; Harden, aye; o. Lewis, aye; Nixon,
aye ; Webb, aye ; Ordi n ance #~1 approved on second reading. Nixon_ made
moti on to further suspend the rules and place Ordinance #61 on third
and .fina l r e adi np,, second by \11/ebb ; Roll Call: Beard, nay; Harden, aye;
o. Lewis, aye; Nixon, aye; Webb, aye; Ordinance #61 placed on third
and final r e ading. Nixon made motion to accept Ordinance #61 a ,fter
third and final reading, second by Harden; Roll Call: Beard, ~~Y;
Hc.i.rden, aye; O. Lewis, aye; Ni x on, aye; Webb, aye; Ordinance //61
approved and passed on third a nd final reading.
Mayor .read Resolution to keep trucks with capacity over 1~ tons out
of Sunnyside Hills Addition. Resolution was not voted on by failure ·1
of Aldermen to make motion. Council di r ected Marshal Garner to
contact complaintants.
Nixon re a d recommendations from actin g City Enp;ineer on cutting of
streets. Recommended Amendment of Ordinance #40. Action will be
taken at nex t meeting . Mayor re a d minutes of Planning Commission
mee t;i.n g of 3 1 March 195 5, Nayor read letter from Telephone Company
to Fir e Chie f explaining recorder for Fire Department. Beard made
mer ion t o app oint commi ttee to investigate the purchasin g of a
rec order. Beard and \v e bb were appointed to meet with Fire Chief to
consider recommendations.
Dwi te Brewer. of the Hater Comm;i ttee asked about meeting held with the
Committee 17 March 1955. He akked wha~ the Council had decided con-
cerning the Committee continuing as the governing body of that Dept.
Mayor answered that no decision had been reached. o. Lewis asked for
the minutes of the meeting of 17 Ma r c h 1955 be read . Minutes ~ere
road &nd g eneral discussion follow ed between c1tiz~ns p r esent and the
Council. Dr. Sidwell asked that t he cbar p e s be read one at a time, so
that he c ould answer each one separat,ely . 'rhi s re que s t; was com p lied .
with. David Lewis entered the meet :i.nfl, at 10:30 P . M. while thi s
dis cus c: ion was g oing on. Ma y or read Ordi nan ce /16 2 to repe a l Ordin ance
#29. 1rlebb made motion to adopt this Ordina nce, second by Nixon; Roll
Call: Beard, nay; Harden, nay; D. Lewis, a ye ; o. Lewi s , nay ; Ni xon,
aye; Webb, aye; Mayor Schmitt, aye; Ordinance #62 acce pted and . ·
approved on firs t reading . Mayor stated Meet ings woul d be hel
Friday and Saturday Ni ght s of this week, 7 :30 P.M. At Cit y Hall .
It was moved to adjourn. APPROVED : {!: 1J, ~ ,c,~ ... c.tf
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fl APRIL 1955
Special Called Meeting
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A Special Called Meeting of the City Council of Jacksonville met at
7:30 P. M~, called to 6rder by the Mayor with the -following present:
Nixon, Webb, D. Lewis •. Absent were Beard, Harden and 0. Lewis.
Nixon made motion to place Ordinance #62 on second reading, second
by D. Lewi s ; Roll Call: D. Lewis, aye; Nixon, aye; Webb, aye; Schmitt,
a ye; Ordinan ce #62 accepted on second reading~ on a motion by Nixon,
s ec on d by D. Lewis; Roll Call: D. Lewis, aye; Nixon, aye; Webb,aye;
S chmi tt, a ye .
Mayor brought up subject of having a carnival to come into town. It
was discussed by members of council ., but no action was taken.
It was moved to adjourn.
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COUNCITJ MMETING
9 April 1955
Special Called Meeting
A Special Called Meetin~ of the City Council of Jacksonville met at
7:30P.M., called to order by.the Mayor with D. Lewis, Nixon, Webb
and the Mayor present. Absent were Harden, Beard, and 0. Lewis.
Minutes of the Council Meeting of 8 April were read and approved by
voice vote. D. Lewis made motion to place Ordinance #62 on third and
final reading, second by Webb; Roll Call: D. Lewis, aye; Nixon, aye;
Webb, aye; Schmitt, aye; Ordinance #62 placed ·on third and final read-
·ing. D. Lewis moved to accept Ordinance #62, second by Nixon; Roll
Call: D. Lewis, aye; Webb, aye; Nixon, aye; Schmitt, aye; Ordinance
#62 adopted on third and final reading.
Dr. Sidwell asked Mayor when he should turn over Water and Sewer Com-
mittee affalrs to Mayor. They arranged for 8:00 A. M. 11 April 1955 .
Nixon asked Dr. Sidwell if there would be any contest of Council
Action in passing Ordinance #62, in view of question of three alder-
m€m and mayor forming quorum. Dr. Sidwell said he did not want to
contest any action of the Council and that he had asked his friends
not to contest the action.
. Dr. Sidwell then submitted to the Mayor a letter of resignation from
the planning commission.
It was moved to adjourn.
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15 April 1955
SP ECIAL CALLED MEETING
City Council of Jacksonville convened in Special 'Meeting, this date,
with Harden, 0. Lewis, Nixon and Webb, present; Beard and D. Lewis,
absent; and Mayor Schmitt presiding,
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Minutes of last meeting was read and approved. Mayor read Resolution
#29-55, bringing Cammack Village into !•fetropoli tan Planning Commission,
of Pulaski County, Nixon moved to accept Resolution #29-55, seconded
by Harden; Roll Call: Harden, aye; o. Lewis, aye; Nixon, aye; Webb,
aye; Resolution #29-55 approved and adopted,
Mayor reported briefly on City Finances, reading figures showing
financial situation improving considerably. General discussion was
held on advisability of buying a new garbage truck and put the exist-
ing container on it. All agreed to examine the matter,
Council approved firemen working for fellow firemen on vacation, by
voice vote, Mayor reported that the Commander of Little Rock Air
Force Base, Colonel Thom~s ag;,veed to ~arntee water meter deposit
payment if Council would waive deposit. 0, Lewis moved to adopt this
plan, second by Harden; Roll Call: Harden, aye; 0. Lewis, aye; Nixon,
aye; Webb,aye; motion approved.
Alderman Harden requested t h ,~t all Council Members investigate the
possibility of fixing front walks of City Hall to drain and to change
t:11e door latch.
Nixon moved to conf irm Mayor's appointment of Fred Bowen as Water
Superintendent and to set his pay at $3p0,00 per month from Water &
Sewer Department and $100,00 per month from General Fund and that
Fred Bowen will serve as Water & Sewer Superintendent and Acting City
Engineer, all dffective 11 April 1955, second by 0. Lewis; Roll Call:
Harden, aye; 0. Lewis, aye; Nixon, aye; Webb, aye; motion passed, Mr.
Bowen confirmed •
Mr. Cramer reported on cancelling of and transferring bonds and that
Workmen's Compensation of Water Department and City had not been paid
for 4th ~arter of 1954.
Mayor gave brief report on condition a.nd operation of Water and Sewe ·r
Department. Ma ··or asked Council to approve Office Hours of the City
Hall 8:00 A. M. to 5:00 P, M., six days per week; approved by voice
vote,
It was moved to adjourn.
cP~~g}j APPROVED:
ATTEST:
E D SCHNITT, MAYOR
J.E. CROFT, SlR, RECORDER
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21 April 195.5
The City Council of Jacksonville was called to orde.r by Ma:.,..or E. D.
Schmitt, on this date, with the following present: Harden, Nixon,
Webb, D. Lewis, o. Lewis and Dwi ght Beard with Recorder J. E. Croft,
Sr.
Minutes were read and approved. Nixon made motion ;no have the
Water Cooler in the City Hall repaired, second by Webb; passed
unanimously.
Council authorized Fred Bowen to take neces ;:·:ary action in regards
to obtaining easement across Fred Choquette property to Morris
Justice Property.
Mayor Schmitt appointed o. Lewis and Nixon to serve on committee
w:l th citizens J P Jones and Cly de Smi th1rJick concerning rezoning
for a '.portion of vh~ st Main Street now zoned residential. Depth
from West Main Street 1.50' or according to Detailed Plot Plan Map
supplied by City Planning Commission.
Council agreed that Reasor-Hill Corporation must pay their 19.54
Occupational Tax, by voice vote, and approved cooperation with
Civil Defense, i n a _ ·~st . ;to be run by that Department, approved
payment of bills.~~e motion to hav e ~l l bills over ~~.50.00 approved by City Coun cil, second by fbi Lewis, motion
carried by voice vo t e.
It was moved to adjourn.
ATTEST:
APPROVT.m: R lo . -~
E. D. SCHI'·i.I TT, 1''1AYOR
J E CROFT, SR., RECORDER
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COUNCIL MEETING
26 April 1955
City Council of Jacksonville met this date , with Harden, Webb,
Nixon, D. Lewis, o. Lewis present and D. Beard abs~nt; Mayor
presiding and J. E. Croft,Sr. Record~r~ ·
Nixon moved to place the Air Force Zoning Ordinance on 1st
reading, second by 0~ Lewis; Roll Call: Harden, aye; Webb, aye;
Nixon, aye; D. Lewis, aye; 0. Lewis, aye; Placed on 1st Reading.
Myron Traylor brought Grievance concerning drainage of ditches
on Center Street also noise nusiance and fire hazard created by
Sawmill owned by J. Roland Nillmams. Mayor appointed committee
of Harden and Webb to investigate.
' Motion made by Webb, second by Nixon to accept resignations of
Dr. Sidwell and Tom :r.1onroe from Planning Connnission; all voted
aye on Roll Call, motion passed, resignation effective.
Motion made by Webb, second by Harden to appoint Dwight Little
to succeed Dr. Sidwell and serve tfue unexpired portion of his
term with the Planning Commission, approved by voice vote.
Term to end 23 December 1955. .
Fred Bowen read contract USDA Eng 2390. Council directed Mr.
Bowr:cn to discuss the matter with Marion Crisp Associates and
report at a later date. D. Lewis moved to accept service
contract for billing machinewith the Burroughs Corporation,
second by Webb; on voice vote all approved motion passed.
It was moved to adjourn. ~<t?J-h~
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ATTEST:
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28 April 1955
SPECIAL CALLED MEE'riNG
City Council convened in a Special Called Meeting, this date, with
Beard, o. Lewis, Nixon and Webb present.
Before the meeting was called to order, a discussion was held with
V. Gist of W R Stevens Investment Company and Attorneys Ben Allen
and Hershel Frid1.:.y, representing the City in the Condemnation
s.ui t by the Corps of Engineers. Mayor and Alderman instructed
attorneys to negotiate with Engineers and settle short of court
if possible.
Aften this discusion, Mayor called meeting to order and Fred
Bowen read a contract which had been prepared by Marion Crist,
Associates. This contract called for Marion Crist performing
certain services for the City in execution of the Contrnet of
water and sewer facilities to be furnished the Air Base. 0~
Lewis moved to execute Contract with Crist, second by Nixon;
all voted aye on roll call.
Nixon introduced Amendment 1 to Section 1 Ordinance 40. After
smart discussion, o. Lewis moved to accept this amendment,
seconded by Nixon, all voted aye on Roll Call.
Nixon-explained statement from Jacksonville State Bank covering
insurance on Fire Station, City Hall and Recreation Building.
Nixon moved to pay this bill, second by Osca:v Thewms, on voice
vote all voted aye.
It was moved to adjourn.
APPROVED: f! ~-Je~.JQ
E D .SCHMITT, }1AYOR
ATTEST:
J E CROFT, JR .
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3 May 195.5
A SPECI AL CALLED MEETING
City Council of Jacksonville met in a Special Called Meeting,
this date, with Harden, ·o. Lewis, Nixon, and Webb present', and
Mayor Schmitt, presid~g.
After a brief discussion of suggested candidates to fill the
vacancy on the Jrlanhing Commission, Nixon nominated Earl Evatt;
seconded by 0. Let..J is, on roll call all voted aye, Mr. Evatt
confirme d as membe r of Planning Co:mrhission, suceeding Mr. T. D.
Monro e , servin g hi s portion of unexpired term to end 23 Dec 56.
It was moved to adjourn.
ATTEST:
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J E Croft, Sr. Recorder
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9 May 1955
~PECIAL CALLED MEETING
City Council of Jacksonville met in Special Session, this date,
with the following present: ·Beard, D. Lewis, 0. Lewis, Nixon,
Webb, with the Mayor presiding.
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Oscar Lewis moved to read Civil Defense Resolut:Ld>OJ~-#30-55,
s econd by David Lew i s , moti on ca rried~ Albert Hibbs, Civil
Defense Dire c tor , read t he Resolution. Nixon asked Mr. Hibbs
i f depu t i es would act on ly at time .of emerg:e.ncy. Mr. Hibbs
answ e red heavy penalties would b e recommended for any deputy
using auth or i ty ex c ept a t t i me of emergency.
Oscar Lewis ' moved to accept Resoulution #30-55, second by Webb;
Roll Call: Oscar Lewis, aye; David Lewis, aye; Beard, aye;
Webb, aye; Nixon, aye; Resolution #30-55 accepted and adopted.
It was moved to adjourn.
ATTEST:
J. E. Croft, Sr.
RECORDER
APPROVED: ~ ~Jc~Jt
E. D. Schmitt, Mayor
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COUNCIL MEETING
12 May 1955
City Council of Jacksonville met 12 May 1955 with following members
present: Webb, D. Lewis, Nixon, 0. Lewis, D. Beard, Recorder J. E.
Croft, with Mayor Schmitt, presiding. ·
Mayor Schmitt asked the gas company to ap9oint a spokesman for the
..... g as company. There are 752 customers in ~acksonville. Mr. Curran
asked for a later d a te to be set so they might discuss the gas
problem alone. A roll was called on the Alderman, at which they
set aside a new date.
Mayor Schmitt asked Called a meeting on the issue of re?.oning the
main street • After the aldermen discussed the issue, ~1ayor
asked for a motion. A motion was made by Webb, seconded by D.
Lewis. The motion was carried by the Aldermen that were present.
Ma y or Schmitt asked Colonel Thomas for an explanation about the
cutt,ing of the trees in the Air Port Zone. After discussion of the
matter, the Mayor asked that the zoning Ordinance be passed. A
motion was made by o. Lewis, s e cond by D. Lewis to suspend the
present rul e s and pass a zoning Ordinance. This motion was called
three times and pass e d by all of the aldermen present.
Mayor Schmitt called on Reed Williamson asking him to read his
letter of request on the closing of the lots 1-5, in order to close
the road of these lots. l\1ayor Schmitt called fo r a motion, which
was made by .. 'O. Lewis and seconded by D. Lewis. The motion was
carried by all aldermen present.
Ma yor Schmitt called on Fred Bowen for the final report made on
the Water Department. Hr. Bowen made report, which was okayed by
the Mayor and Aldermen.
Hayor Schmitt read City Bills to aldermen. He asked for a motion
to pay them. The motion was made by Oscar Lewis and seconded by
Beard. Motion was carried by_ all the aldermen.
Mayor Schmitt asked for a motio n on the resigning of Lon Henry.
A motion was made by 0. Lewis and seconded by D. Lewis. The motion
was carried by all aldermen present.
Harold Hammons was suggested as a replacement for Lon Henry~ The
Hayor asked for a motion which was made by 0. Lewis and seconded by
Webb, the motion was carried_by the aldermen present.
It was moved to adjourn. '
AP:A:ffiOVED:
ATTEST:
RECORDER
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
19 May 1955
City Council of Jacksonville; Arkansas:, met 19 ~1ay 1955 with the
following present: o. Lewis, N. Web5;,Recorder J. E. Croft, and
Mayor Schmitt, presiding.
Mayor Schmitt opened the meeting by reading the City bills to the
aldermen. He asked for a motion to pay bills. Os~ar Lewis made
a motion, which was seconded by N. Webb to pay the bills. The
motion was carried by all alderment present.
Malyor then asked ,for an adjournment of the meeting. The me.eting
was then adjourned.
APPROVED: rf.C£2~~-
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ATTEST:
RECORDER
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COUNCIL MEETING
2 June 1955
The City Counc i1 of J~oka.9nville met in regular session 2 June 1955 with Hard.en,
D. Lewis, o. Lewis Nixon, Webb present, Beard absent and Mayor Schmitt presiding.
Minutes of last two meetings were not complete and not read.
Webb reported that no complaints had been received from anyone concering garbage
service. Nixon reported that no action had been taken on . dog catching. Webb
reported that nothing has been tlone on acqusition of Highway right-of-way.
May.or abolished the committee of Webb and Beard and stated that he(the mayor)
would work on this matter. Harden reported that no more complaints concerning
the saWlllill has been received and that he assumed that matters. have improved.
Mayor stated that all departments were due to report to Council on lst of each
month. Mayor instructed City Clerk to write Department heads and asked that
these reports be given without fail.
D. Lewis moved that Mayor be authorized by Council to let any bids for City after
he has received three bids or more on any one project, second by Webb; Roll Call:
D. Lewis, a ye; Harden, aye; Nixon, aye; Webb, aye; motion carried.
Mayor Schmitt read bills and council a~roved payment. ~he Council authorized
Mayor to spend up to $25.00 to stack cans at City Dump. Mayor instructed City
Clerk to write Mr. Mays, U. s. Engineer Inspector, to see if power line cut near
rail road on West Main Street, can be completely repaired.
Fred Bowen stated that Mrs. R. L. Harden had asked for a permit to operate a
beauty shop at Jones and West Hickory Streets. Council dec is ion was to refer
request to Planning Commission. Mr. Bowen gave report on Water Departn~nt and
informed Council that Worth-James Construction Company would complete LRAF Base
Water tie-in by 15 June 1955. Mr. Bowen read a statement of City requirements
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to be memeographed and give to e ach new resident when h e pays deposits on utilities.
Council strongly approved Mr. Bowen's proposal. Council was also informed by Mr.
Bowen that he would us13 City employees to ma.ke and erect Street Markers.
Nixon rrade motion to retain from Water Deposits an amounts owed the other
Departments of the City(namely ; Garbage & FHI), second by Harden, carried on a
voice vote.
Nixon moved that mayor contract with sig~-painter to paint two 6x7 speed limit
signs for City entrances on Highway 67; to have painted nn streets two speed limit
signs for trial to see how well they wear, seconded by Webb,approved.
After discussion, D. Lewis moved that Mayor appoint Committee to study Parking
limitations and report to Council at next meeting, second by Nixon, all voted aye;
Mayor appointed, D. Lewis and Webb. Mayor says he will put in paper a statement
that p~rking and traffic violations will be enforced by the City Marshal beginning
the day after publication of notice.
D. Lewis introduced a resolution to hire an radio operator to serve Master Station
during hours when City Clerk was off duty and to pay this operator $150.00 per
month. After discussion D. Lewis moved to adopt This Resolution (31-55), seconded
by o. Lewis; (Nixon stated that he would not vote for this Resolution until he
kmrw City had money fort hcoming) on Roll Call: D. Lewis, aye; Webb, aye; 0. lewis,
a.ye; Harden, aye; Nixon, N·e.y. Motion received four affirmative votes as opposed to
one negative, and was therefore approved and adopted.
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Nixon reported to Council results of Conference with Mr. Compton of the Arkansas
Louisiana Gas Company. Council decided to arrange a Special Meeting with the
represenatives of this Firm and settle the matter of their Occupation Tax.
Mayor asked the Council their decision in regards to Franchise granted South-
western States TAlephone Company. Council agreed to amend Ordinance #61 to
grant Fr anchise for a period of twenty years in return for paymont of 3! % of
Gross Revenue from sales in City •.
It was moved to adjourn.
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9 June 1955
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
City Council of Jacksonville met in a Special Called Meetin~ 7z30 P. M.
in the City Hall, with D. Lewis, o. Lewis, Webb, Harden ani Nixon, pre-
sent; Beani and Recormer J. E. Croft, Sr. Absent, and Mayor Schmitt
pre sis in~·
After iisoussion of Arkansas Louisiana Gas Company Occupational Tax
between Mr. Tom Compton, representing the Company, and Council Members, .
during which Mr. Comptom stated that his Company would be willin~ to
increase aforernentione& tax from seven hunared per year to eight hun-
drec per year, effective 1 July 1955• Also Mr. Compton stated, that
in view of the City's anticipate& ~rowth, the Gas Company is willing
to ne~otiate for an inoreasee tax for 1956.
Mayor called for action on this proposal. o. Lewis Moved to accept
this proposal, which was contained in an Ordinance, brought by Mr.
Compton, setting the tax at eight hundred dollars ($800.00) from
1 July 1955 to 1 July 1956, Ordinance to be numberei #63; Seconi by
Nixon. Roll Call: Harden,aye; Nixon, aye; o. Lewis, aye; Webb, aye;
D. Lewis, aye; Ordinance #63 acceptei on first readin~· Nixon movei
to su~penlii the rules ani place Ordinance #:63 on seconi readin~, Seconi
by 6. Lewis; Roll Call: Webb, aye; Harden, aye; D. Lewis, aye; Nixon,
aye; o. Lewis, aye; Ordinancfl //=63 placeti on Second Reatiin~· Oscar
Lewis move to suspend the rules and place Ordinance #63 on Thiri ani
final reaeing, secona by Nixon; Roll Call: Harden, ar,e; Webb, aye;
o. Lewis, aye; Nixon, aye; D. Lewis, aye; Ordinance :f/=63 placed on
T hir~ ani Final Readin~· Oscar Lewis movelii to accept Ordinance #63 on
Third and Final Reaiing, second by Nixon; Roll Call: D. Lewis, aye;
0. Lewis, aye; HarQin, aye; Nixon, aye; Webb, aye; Ordinance #63 passea
and approvecl on Thiri and Final Reading.
City Superintenient Freft Bowen submitteft a tracing of a proposea City
Hall Builiing and a drawing of a proposed site which the City might oon-
si«er buying. This site is owne~ by the Jacksonville Industrial Cor-
poration. Harnen movea to have Mr. Bowen ask members of the Corporation
for a. price on the lani. and that the City consider purchase i.f the price
is fair, seoona by Webb; on voice vote all voted aye, motion passed.
Mr. Bowen statei. that Garba~e Truck Driver haa been promised one week
vacation after he had served one year. He would accept one week pay in
lieu of a week off. Nixon moved to give one week pay, secona by Harden;
all votes aye, motion approve&.
It was movei to adjourn. &en -.~ APPROVED:
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COUNCIL MEETING
16 June 1955
City Council met this date 7:30 P. M. at City Hall with D. Lewis, Harden, Nixon
and Webb Present; Mayor Schmitt pr.esiding.
s. w. Jordan appea::r.ed before Council and asked Council to consider him for any
job opening. Mayor promised to give consideration.
Mr. Joseph Morrison representing Southwestern States Telephone Company appear-
ed to present the case of Company in the Council's request for higher privlege
tax payments. Mr. Morrison stated Council could increase Business Phone Rate
by two 'ollar.s per month; then the Company would pay 3! percent of Station
Rental; or Company will pay 3 percent if rate is left as is. After discussion
council decided to meet 23 June 1955 at 7:30 P. M. to settle this matter. Mr.
Morrison stated that if Council voted 3 percent for 20 years at next meeting,
that City could probably count on the next quarterly payment at 3 percent.
Alderman Webb spoke for delegation requesting improvement of South Road.
After' discussion it was decided to wait 101. while longer and see if right-of-way
can be obtained so that County will handle maintenance.
Selection of a Radio Operator was discussed and it was decided that applications
should be made to Clerk and that Council would select an operator at Special
Meeting 23 June 1955•
Mr. Sbherr, representavive of Parkin Printing Company demonstrated a memeograph
machine and stated that City could do all of its printing with this machine.
Fred Bowen asked Council to raise depoSit covering City Bills since some
people are moving out without paying bills and that Five dollars is not adequate.
He recommended an increase in deposit foJ ~ new customenr. D. Lewis move to raise
City Deposit(oovering Water or any other City Service) to eight dollars far new
customers, second by Harden; Roll Call: D. Lewis,aye; Harden,aye; Nixon,nay;
Webb,aye; Motion had majority of votes and passed. ·
Minutes of 2 June and 6 June 1955 read and approved. Webb reported as Chairman
of Committee to study parkin~ problems. Committee recommended that no action
be taken at this date to limit parkin~·
Mayor read bills to. be paid, approved by the council. Mayor read letter of
resignation from City Council and Planning Commission by Oscar Lewis, Jr. D.
Lewis moved to accept resignations, second by Webb; passed by roll call. D.
Lewis suggested Council write letter to o. Lewis expressing ;ppr~oiation of his
service in the Council. Mayor will instruct Clerk to prepare letter.
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Hardin statsd he desired his resignation to be accepted since be has moved
from Ward #1 to Ward #3· D. Lewis moved to accept resi~ation, second by Webb;
approved. Mayor will instruct Clerk to write letter to Harden expressing
appreciation of his service ia the Council. Harden requested that w. G Howard
be considered to replace him as alderman.
D. Lewis mvved to appoint Marion Harden and s. J. Smart be appointed to City
Planninc Commission Board or Appeals, second by Webb, all voted ayeJ motion
approved.
D. Lewi~ moved to appoint Noel Webb to Planninc Commission, second by Nixon;
all voted aye; motion approved
It was.''m oved to adjourn.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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23 JUNE 1955
SPECIAL CALLED MEJ,;TING
Special meeting of Council held this date, with D~ Lewis, Nixon,
Webb, Present; Beard and Recorder J. E. Croft, Sr., absent and the
Mayor presided.
Discussed with telephone representatives Joseph Norr:Lson and Nr.
Hollingsworth possibility of passing telephone franchise ordinance.
Representatives stated they -wanted this ordinance passed by full
Council.· The Council is short two members since the resignations
of Oscar Lewis and Marion Harden.
Mayor Schmitt reviewed applications for the position of Radio
Operator. D. Lewis moved to take no action on appointing an
Operator until vacancies on Council had been filled, second by Webb;
unanimously approved by voice vote.
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City Superintendent Fred Bow en asked the Council to rule on the matter
of char~es for half year City Auto Tags. Nixon moved that Clty follow
State of Arkans~;ts procedur•e in the issuance of Cj_ ty tags for half year,
with respect· to time element of ownership, second by Webb, passed with
out dissenting vote on voice vote.
Council agreed to pay bills presented. Discussion of the use of City
Hall by Chamber of Commerce resulted in a motion by Nixon to permit
Chamber of Commerce to use the Chamber Room in the City Hall during
daytime, six days per week, second by Webb; all voted aye on voice
vote.
It was moved to adjourn.
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7 July 1955
Regular meeting of t h e City Council of Jacksonville met this date, at
7:30P.M. in the Council Chamber. Mayor Schmitt pre~ided and the
followlng aldermen attended:. Lewis, Nixon, Webb. Alderman Beard· was
abs~nt. Recorder Croft was present.
Mayor read minutes of 16 June 1955 and 23 June 1955. Minutes we re
approved as read.
Mayor recommended James Collison to be appointed as Alderman i n Ward 2
r~la.ci:r:1g Oscar Lewis/ and W G Howard to be appointed to re p lac e~lo-n
H~rden :tn vvard 1.-.N:!xon moved to nominate Collison and Howard to f ill
mentioned v~o an c ies, second by Webb; Roll Caih.l: Webb, aye; Lewis, aye;
Nixon, aye; May or Schmitt, aye; motion passed without a dissenting vote
and majority sufficient to confirm appointments.
Malf.or Schmitt swore in Collison, who was present, and Collison acted as
Alderman during remainder of meeting. Mr. I-Iov.rai•d was not present.
Reed Williamson requested that City re lease Reasor-Hill of any obli g ation
of paying Pri v 1 l e g e Tax assessed in 19 5L!. and the first half of 1955 on
.rounds that 23 July 1953 Fede r n l Gove rnment took plant and they vJere
cut to 10 pe :r>cent of nol"'mal produc·b i on between that date and 1 June 1955.
J Q. Hi l ~ of t h i s company was present a nd confirmed the facts of Williamson's
petition . Counc il he a rd all facts and announced that a decision would be
rendered at next regular meeting.
Mayor Schmitt a p pointed himself to .serve wi th Nixon to try to rid City
of stray dogs.
Nixon suggeste d that Council c onsider a regular monthly deposit from
the General Fund to the lilire Equipment Fund as the latter was very near
depletion. Nayor re a d statement of City Accounts and reports f rom all
City Departmen t s except Wa t er and Parks Commission. Mr. Bowen of the
Water Dept was requested to submit his report at a later date.
Nixon moved to adopt Resolution 32-55 which grants license to Corps of
Engineers to enter City Easement to maintain the Outfall Sew e r Line from
Little Rqck Air Force Base.
Fred Bowen sta yed to Council that a request for six Building Permits on
\'larren Stre ·:=:i t had been refused bacaus e of set-back difficulties on two
corner lotsri Council referred rna tter to Planning Comrn i ssion for recom-
mendations. Bowen and \<Je b!-, pres e nted to the Council a request from the
Planning Commission that all unclassiflied zoned property lying north of
the City's zoned area and south of the air base bound ary be zoned to one
f'a nri.ly unit, residential. Collison put this in a motion, second by D.
Lewis, approved by voice vote.
Bowen requested Council Amend Ordinance regulating water connection fee
minimum at $7 .50 •. After council discussio n , Bowen a greed to try billing
at actual cost. A report will be made of his findings.
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Nixon presen.ted a request from Mr. Pace of Pace's Store that the City
pay part of a paving job which he had done beside his store and on
Hickory Street. Lewis moved to deny request, second by Collison;
motion approved by voice vote.
Lewis requested that Ordinance #49 which gives Council authority to
appoint Marshal be .repealed. After· discussion, council decided to
with hold action until next meeting.
Lewis r equested that Ordinance# 58 (setting curfew for certain age
roup ) be repealed. Mayor stated that this matter would be attended
to wh en Council received anrepealing Ordinance ora prepared_amend-
ment to t h e Ordinance.
Bills were read and approved for payment.
Mayor requested Council whether to use windshield stickers or metal
tags for City Vehicle Licenses. Nixon moved to use metal tags, second
by Webb; passed on voice vote,
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David Lewis moved that Beauford Patterson be appoi n te d to operate the
master radio station; hours 5:00 P., M~ to 8:00 A. M. and all of Sundays.
Council agreed that since Lewis had done all work on the radio project
that he should name the operator, and agreed to ac cep t Patterson and
stipulated that Mr. H. H. Shumate be placed in line for next opening in
this Department.
It was moved to adjourn,
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4 AUGUST 1955
Meetin~ of Jacksonville City Council, this date, 7:30 P. M., present: Aldermen
Collison~ Howard, Lewis, Nixon, Webb. Absent Beard, Croft. Mayor ED Schndtt
presided. William Howard sworn in by Mayor as Alderman Position 1, Ward 1.
Minutes of July 7, 1955, read. Council corrected para 8, Resoultion 32-55 to
show motion seconded by Lewis and carried on a voice vote. Balance of minutes
approved as read.
Mr. Hollingsworth, representing Southwestern States Telephone Company, stated
that his Company would like to pay higher franchise tax . (3% of gross Revenue)
if council would extend franchise period from present expiration in 1962 to
1975• Council informally agreed to extend franchise to 1975 if Telephone Com-
pany agreed and would pay 3%· Hollingswoth agreed to notify council if his
Company would accept these provisions. If acceptable, Council would, presumably,
adopt Ordinance.
Mayor read report of Police and Fire Departme~s and reported that Chairman of
Parks and Recreation Commission would report at next Council Meeting. .
Mayor read ~ter from Jerry Shrieves requesting that a warrant be issued for
unknown party who was allegedly disturbing the peace in hospital room with Mr •
Shrieves. No action taken• ·
Alderman Collison requested that some action be taken to stop speeding and
running of stop signs in City. Marshal Garner sta l ed that he had arrested
approximately 15 this week and thought the situation was improving. Mayor
requested that Marshal report to next Council Meeti~g if any improvements
are noted.
Fred Bowen gave report on Water Department. Read letter from State Board of
Health that City Water cou~d be condemned unless City covered the reservoir.
Bowen ~uggested that he write a letter in answer stating that City could not
financially afford to cover tank and tha.t it would not be practical to bypass
reservoit• Council agreed that he shou~d write letter.
Bowen suggested City buy $304.0L~ Memograph Machine. Webb moved to buy if' agent
would service free of charge and if only personnel worki ng in City Office be
permitted to use machine, second by Lewis; carried on voice vote.
Council discussed wisdom of locking doors of City Office to all but authorized
people. Howard moved to keep all but authorized people out of office, second
by Webb, carried on voice vote.
Bowen recommended that City not renew $135.00 prerninium on three ~ trucks due
August 1955 (collision, fire and theft). Nixon moved not to renew, second by
Lewis, carried on voice vote.
Bowen explained a bill was presented some weeks ago by :Mr. George McCain to the
. City {$639·L5) for work done i n accordanc e with e. contract made by Wate r and
Sewer Commission in March 1955 · Co ll ison moved to pay $300.00 5 August 1955 and
the balance in 90 days, second by How a r d ; Roll Call: Collison, ayeJ Howard, aye;
Lewis, pe.sa; Nixon, pass; Webb, no. Motion like sufficient votes t o carry.
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Mayor read Reasor-Hill affidavit stating that for iB months ending June 1955
their production was out to 15% dr less of normal and their request that they
be relieved of 18 months privilege t~. Lewis moved to grant request, se9ond by
Nixon, carried on voioe vote.
Nixon moved to pay all past due bills including McCain's, as soon as possible,
this motion not seconded.
Alderman Webb lei ft at 10115 P M. Returned at 11:15 P M.
Mayor moved to pay all past due bills ir•o1uding MoCains, second by HowardJ
Roll Calla Collison, aye1 Howard, aye; Lewis, ayeJ Nixon, aye; Mayor Schmitt,
aye; motion approved.
Mayor read bills, council voted payment.
David Lewis stated that he was withdrawing his motions of July 7• 1955 calling
for repeal of curfew Ordinance and Ordinance #·49• ·"
Frea Bowen asked Council to permit him to buy a 3" suction pump. Council gave
approval• ·
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and agreed 'that Ordinance shall become effective this date.
It was moved to adjourn.
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18 August 1955
City Council of Jacksonville met this date at 8:00 P. M.
City Hall with following Aldermen and Officials present:
Howard, Nixon, ltlebb, and Lewis. Alderman Beard absent.
J. E. Croft, Sr. present and Mayor Schmitt presided.
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Minutes of last meetinr-; read and approve d e~cept fo:r part reading
that council arreed to-r:;ive Telepl;ione Company an extension of -
Franchise to 1975. Senience should have read extension to 1965.
Fred Bowen stated that State Board of Health had unofficialy
stated that Water Reservoir would not have to be closed.
}1rs. Ray Sf:)-nders pre sen ted a petition that Grace Street be closed.
Referred to Planning Commission for recommendations.
Mayor read let t er of resignation from Alderman David Lewis as an
Alderman from Ward 2. Webb moved to acr~ept resignation, second by
Howard; resignation accepted on voice vote.
Mayor read letter of thanks from Reasor-Hill Corpo:r•ation for Fire
Department giving prompt attention to two recent fires at this
plant.
Bills were read and approved for payment.
May or presented and read an Ordin ance (#64) repealing Ordinance L~5
(l!levying FHI monthly Cha r g e ). Co llison moved to place Ordinance
64 on first reading , second by Ho ward; Roll Call: Collison, aye;
Hm..Jard , aye; N:Lxon , aye; We bb, aye; Ordinance 6)_~ placed on first
r~ading .
Mayor stated that Mr. Hollingsworth of SouthHestern States Tele-
phot:Ie Company had written a letter asking council 'to extend their
Franchise 15 years from date and Company will pay City 3% Fran-
chise Tax. Council asked mayor to direct City Clerk to write
Companyand inform them that City will agree to Franchise running
to 1965, if Company will pay 3%. Council will not extend or agree
to any further Franchise which would be more advantageous to the
Telephone Company.
Webb asked that Council try to find a way to check Inter-City Bus
fares to determine if City gets its share of 5% tax. Wiebb moved
to ask Mr. McClendon attend next Council Meeting and discuss Bus
Franchise, second by Howrad; passed on voice vote. May or request
City Clerk to write Mr. McClendon and invite him to attend next
Council Meeting.
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Council discussed requests or property owners :f'or dup lexe s a nd
ggnage.·:,::~ apa:t>tments om property north of Gregory Road. Counci l
:t>e:f'errd to Planning Commission.
It was moved to adjour~.
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Regular Meeting of the City Council of Jacksonville at City Hall at 7:30
P. M. 1 September 1955 with Mayor Schmitt presiding and present: Webb,
Collison, Howard, Nixon, and Croft. Beard, absent.
-Mayor read m1nutes of last meeting; Alderman approved as read. Mayor
read August report for Fire Depart~nt. Collison requested that City
Clerk no:bify Chief Hollis Thearl to report to next Council Meeting on ;~
need for spending as much as is being spent on Volunteer Firemen; approved
by the Mayor.
Fred Bowen reported on progress on Water Wells, new and rehabilitated and
other Water Department Operations.
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Fred Bowen stated that Garbage Department was having trouble with Public
using City Dump improperly. Council authorized erection of Ga.te with
locks. Sign is to be placed on gate informing public to get key at City
Hall. Residents of City may use dump free. Out of City residents may
not use dump as space is running out.,
Fred Bowen asked for disposition of Travelers' Insurance Company's offer
to pay approximatell $200.00 to satisfy claim for burned out motor which
cost approximately :JP240.00 to repair. Webb moved to settle for all of
claim or none, second by Collison; Roll Call: Collison, aye; Howard, aye;
Htmon, no;:Webb, aye. Motion had sufficient votes to pass.
Council agreed to close City Hall monday (5 September} and office force
take holiday.
Mayor a 's ked Council to approve purchase of Motor Patrol from Marson
·Construction Company for the price of $1000,00. Howard moved to purchase
second by Nixon; Voice Vote: all aye, motion passed.
Fred Bowen reported he had 4 bids for new 2 ton garbage truck. Collison
moved to a sk for more bids and close the matter at next council meeting,
second by Webb; Voice Vote: all ayes, motion carried.
Fred Bowen presented plat to Council showimg location of new roads in
Grace Brown Addition. Mr. Bowen stated that Planning Commission had
approved pla~ as it is presented to Council. Nixon moved to accept
street layout and to refer the matter to the property owners so their
attorney can properly prepare 'engineered plat and legal papers for the
Council's final action, second by Howard; Voice Vote: all ayes, the
motion passed.
Mayor requested that all City Employees be paid twice per month. Nixon
moved to adopt this plan, second by Howrad; Voice Vote: all ayes ex-
cept Webb who voted no. Motion was passed.
Collison moved to place Ordinance #64 on second reading, second by N~on,
All vote aye, Mayor read Ordinance # 64 for second time.
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Mayor read Ordinance #65 (OakView Subdivision Annexation) after Howard.
moved to place on first reading, seconded_ by Webb; and all voted aye.
Nixon moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance second t~ second
by Howard; all voted aye. Mayor read Ordinance second time. Nixon
moved to further suspend the rules and place Ordinance # 65 for Th~rd
and Final reading second by Collison; all voted aye. Howard moved to
accept Ordinance # 65, second by Collison; Roll Call: Collison, aye;
Howard, aye; Nixon, aye; Webb, aye. Ordinanc~ # 65 passed and approved !
Mayor read Amendment #1 to Ordinance #25 requiring that peddlers, soli~itors
ete., get per.mit from Council. Webb moved to accept Amendment #1, second
by Howard; Voice Vote: all ayes.
Mayor reported that Captain Henderson USAF, complained that two of Air
Corps pereonnel children • had been bitten by dogs this week. Air Force
1s protesting vigorously. Collison stated that he would present an('
Ordinance at next meeting requiring that all dogs be confined.
Council authorized Collison and Nixon to hire a dog catcher and rid the
City of stray dogs.
Mayor stated that he recommended that Assistant Marshal Crook be paid
$75.00 per month for car expenses., Collison moved to $75.00 per month,
second by Howard; Voice Vote: all ayes.·
It was moved to adjourn.
APPROVED:
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City Council of Jacksonville met this date, 7:30 P. M. in the City
Hall with Aldermen Collison, Howard, Nixon and Webb present, Beard
absent; Recorder J. E. Croft, Sr. and Mayor Schndtt presided.
Minutes of last meeting were approved as read.
Nixon and Collison·.-reported that they had discussed the dog situation
but had done nothing.
Alderman Webb and Marshal Garner reported they received complaint
in regard to traffic control at Street Crossings which are used by
school children. Marshal Garner reported th a ~he was trying to im-
prove this situation by more rigid enforcement of laws at these
points. Mayor said he was trying to get Junior High to furnish boys
to serve as traffic directors at time of school t~affic, morning and
afternnon.
Fred Bowen reported he had a complaint from Citizens Council that
high weeds were a serious traffic hazard. Bowen recommended that
City ask for help from Civic Clubs and trw to clean city at once.
Mr. Bowen reported that Jacksonville Indus·trial Corporation wa s
reserving all of Bloek 15 (Area located in front of Westbrook-Tbomp-
son Funeral Home) for us·e of City. Mr. Bowen said the Cc:::~rporation
voted unanimously (14 July 55) to permi•t city to move Recreation
Center Building provided it is moved to a site across from Fire
Station or in Sunnyside Hills Addition Area.
Nixon moved-for Mayor to write Pulaski County Sehobl Board .that City
was prepared to take action to move building when t h e City had
clearance, without any stipulations, from the Industrial Corporation,
to move the Building, the cost of which would be borne by School
Board, seconded by Howard; Roll Call: c·ollison, aye; Howard, aye;
Nixon, aye; Webb, aye; motion pas s ed.,
Fred Bowen stated that several citizens were ready to match City tunas
for p aving stre e ts and suggested City take steps ~o pave part of South
Second and Center Streets. Nixon moved to pay 50% of cost of paving
Seoona. Stree:l · t o 'Highway 67 from West Line of City Hall lot plus all
of unpaved portion of Center Street between Highway 67 and Elm Street,
except City will 60 % of t h e block in which Post Office is located,
second by Howard; Voice Vote: All aye, motion pas s ed.
Fred Bowen asked that s. Katrosh be put on Water Department payroll
and given $25.00 month raise; also to raise Operators Jenkins and
Peeler $10.00 per month. Collison moved to grant request, second by
Nixon; Voice Vote: All aye, motion affirmed.
Mr. Bowen read bids from auto dealers regardi ng new truck for use by
Garbage Depar t ment. It wa s not clea r what each bidder was offering.
Nixon moved for Bowen to use own juajment concerbing purchase of new
truck, spending up $2200, second by Collison; voice vote: All aye.
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Chief Thearl reported on Volunteer Fire Department and was question-'
ed about expense of this Department. Chief Thearl answered all
questiens and stated that with one or two exceptions his Volunteer
personnel was tops and expenses were in line.
Mayor read bills and Council voted to pay all bills.
Mayor read Ordinance #64 for Third time on a motion by Howard,
seeGmd by Webb; an u~animous vete by Re!>ll Call. Webb moved to
accept Ordinance as read a nd declar·e it pas s ed, second by Howard;
ROLL CALL: Nixon, aye; Collison, aye; Webb, aye; Howard, aye;
Ordinance #64 in full force and effec·b.
Mayor introduce Ordinance #66 which assesses five rnll ad valorem
tax. Move to accept First Reading by Nixon, second by Cmllison;
ROLL CALL: All yes. Nixon moved to suspend the rules Ordinance
/N66 second time, second by Collis em; ROLL CXLL: all aye. Howard
m0vad to accept second reading, second by Webb: ROLL CALL: all
aye. Collison m0ved to further suspend the rules and Place' Ordinance
#66 0n third reading, second by Webb; ROL L CALL: all ay~. Mayor
Schmitt read Ordinance third time. Webb moved to accept as passed,
second by Howard; ROLL CALL: all yes. Ordinance #66 in full fo.rce
and e f fect. Mayor direet.ed Clerlt send Orginal and copy to Ordinance
#fo6 to County Clerk R. s. Peters for action.
It was moved to adjourn.
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6 October 1955
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City Council of Jacksonville met this date at City Hall, Mawor Schmitt
presiding. Aldermen present were Collison, Howard, Nixon, Webb. Ab-
sent was Dwight Beard.
Minutes of last meeting read and approved.
Mr. Carver reported to Council that he was in need of water service to
his new home which is outside of City Limits and more than 75 ' from
water main. Mr. Carver said he started construction on his house in
October 1954. Mayor pointed out that Resoulution limiting expansion
was passed February 1955. Mr. Carver charged that Connection Charges
had been made for taps on ~is service line and t~at this money -had not
been distributed to the people who were the original investors.
Collison moved to grant water service to Carver since this house was
started months prior to the Resolution; seconded by Howard on voice
vote all voted aye, motion passed.
Fred Bowen said he had requested Missouri-Pacif-ic Railroad to open a
crossing on Hickory Street. Bowen then read a letter from this company
-wherein they stated they saw no need for such a crossing and would not
agree to one. Mayor said he would ask for legal opinion on thi's matter.
Fred Bowen read a letter from Home Finance Agency of
stating that this agency could not give City any aid
influx of USAF persennel except by means of a loan.
this agency asking for an emergency grant.
u. s. Government
to cope with the
Bowen had written
Mayor read aetter from Mr. H. P. Fortner requesting that Mayor permit
him to change procedure of entries in Court Docket. Mayor explained
that Mr. Fortner is trying cases in Mayor's absence. Mayor and
, Council agreed that Mr. Fortner's ideas were good and that they should
· be adopted.
On Fred Bowen's suggestion Council assigned the job of buying all of
the oil for City Vehicles and seeing tha t it was properly used. Bowen
stated that a man <r>f' the water department would do this job.
Mayor read current bills. Qouncil approved payment with exception of
one or two. Mayor recommended that David A. Lewis be appointed to
fill vacancy on Parks & Recreation Commissioners. Webb imoved to appoint
Le~is, seconded by Nixon; Voice Vote: All aye, metion passed.
Council apprE>ved auggestion by Nixon that City print and distribute
handbills to inform public of City affairs.
It was moved to adjourn.
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20 October 1955
Meeting of the City Council of Jacksonville, Arkansas, held this date at
City Hall, 7:30 P. M. Aldermen present: Collison, Howard, Nixon, Webb.
Alderman Beard was absent, Mayor Schmitt presided •
. Minutes of the last meeting read and approved.
Fred Bowen read a proposed contract form which the Council hopes to use
in pro-rating and collecting sewer and water connection charges in those
case~ where developers have installed the mains at their expense.
Bowen stated that he had a request from Carroll Hudson that something
be done to improve the drainage problem on North Oak Street. After
Council discussion it was decided t h at Bowen would report his recom-
mendations at next meeting.
Harold Crook explained to Council that he had made a water tap on his
property one mile south of City after Bart Gray sent note to Mr. McCabe
stating that it was o. k. to tap. Crook stated he did not know the
City had a Resolution which prohibited water service beyond 75 1 from 1 t
mains outside of City. Council decided to withhold action on this
matt~r until next week. Collison moved that Bart Gray as head of Soutli
Jacksonville Water District, be written a letter that no water con~
nection would be made for service further than 75' from Main on South
Jacksonville Water District, seconded by Howard; all voted aye.
Webb moved that all customers on all water lfunes outside of City be in-
formed of the provis~o~ of Resolution mentioned above, seconded by
moward; VOICE VOTE: all aye; motion passed.
Mayor reported on his con~ersation with Glenn Zimmerman, head of the
Municipal League, on the subject of Railroad Crossing on Hickory Street
Mr. Zimmerman requested that Mayor bring a map of City of Jacksonville
which he could study and determine if City could force Missouri Pacific
to put crossing on Hickory Street.
Mayor said he had seyeral calls from people who complained about loud
speakers on cars advertising. Marshall Garner sGid he would watch out
for this disturbance and try to prevent it hereafter.
Doyle Webb asked Council to match funds on paving of street he lives on.
Council asked him to come back to next Council Meeting at which time
Council should have its report from Street Commission.
Mayor read bills and Council approved payment.
Marshal Garner requested Council to pay Lucille Jones of Searcy, Arkansas,
for one days work on base station(day of LRAFB open House). Collison
moved to pay $11.00, second by Howard; VOICE VOTE: all aye. Mayor announ-
ced Special Called Meeting for 24 Octeber 1955. 7:00 p. m. at City Hall.
It was moved to adjourn.
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Regular meeting of the city council met at 7:30 P. M. this date with the
following Aldermen present: Collison, Howard, Nixon and Webb; Beard was
absant, Mayor Schmitt presided.
Minutes of last meeting were read and approved. Fred Bowen read a
proposed Water & Sewer Connection Charge Contract which would reimburse
developers of new mains which they install. After lengthy discussion and
chan~ing of the contract it was moved by Collison to adopt the Contract
Form, second by Howard; VOICE VOTE: all aye. motion passed.
Mr. Bowen asked Council to suggest action needed against Leslie Miller,
Inc., to collect the past due water bill owed by this company(approximately
$900.00). Howard moved to authorize Mayor and City Engineer to take what-
ever step necessary to collect this bill, second by Webb; VOICE VOTE: all
aye, motion passed.
Collison moved that Mayor be given the privilege of buying City Auto Tag
Number 1 and the Aldermen may buy the next seven (7) provided that they
pay the $0.75 Reservation Charge, second by Webb; VOICE VOTE: all aye.
Nixon moved that anyone may get a special auto tag number provided he pay
$0.75 for Reservation Charge, second by Collison; ROLL CAI,L: Collison,aye;
Howard, no; Nixon, aye; Webb, no; Schmitt, aye; a vote of 3 to 2 for this
motion affirmed it.
Council approved F i re Chelf Hollis Thearl 1 s appointment of Olson Kenndy to
the Volunteer Fire Department. Bills were read and approved for payment.
Mayor introduced and read Resolution Number 32-5.5 which set up the office
of Purchasing Agent for the City. Nixon moved that the Resolution be
adopted and that the Mayor be named to fill the Of f ice of Purchasing
Agent, second by Collison; VOICE VOTE: all aye.
Mayor read Ordinance Number 67 which gives the City Marshal the authority
to designate truck routes in the City and give the Marshal the authority
to enforce this Ordinance. Collison moved to approve Ordinance 67 on
first reading, second by Howard; ROLL CALL: Collison, aye; Howard, aye;
Nixon, aye; Webb, aye; first reading of Ordinance 67 approved. Collison
moved to suspend the rules and place Ordinance 67 on second reading, second
by Webb; ROLL CALL: Collison, aye; Howard, aye; Nixon, aye; Webb, aye.
Mayor read Ordinance 67 second time.. Nixon moved to approve second reading,
second by Collison; ROLL CALL: Nix on, aye; Collison, aye; Webb, aye;
Howard, aye. Webb moved to further suspend the rules and place Ordinance
67 on third and final reading, second by Howard; ROLL CALL: Howard, aye;
Webb, aye; Nixon, aye; Collison, aye; Mayor read Ordinance 67 third time.
Howard moved to adopt Ordinance 67 on third and final reading, second by
Webb; ROLL CALL: Howard, aye; Webb, aye; Nixon, aye; Collison, aye;
Ordinance 67 approved adopted.
After discussion on possible candidates for City Recorder to replace J. E.
Cro,t, Webb moved to appoint J. c. Calhoun, second by Nixon, voice vote:
all aye, Mr. Calhoun appointed recorder.
It was moved to adjourn.
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17 November 1955
Meeting of City Council of Jacksonville, Arkansas held 7:30 P. M.,
City Hall, this date, Mayor Schmitt, presiding. Aldern~n present:
Collison, Howard, Nixon and Webb. Aldeman absent: Beard.
Curtis ·McClendon of the Inter-City Bus Company appeared before the
Courtcil and answered questions. Mayor and others inquired about the
opening of new bus routes and Mr. McClendon s tated that the Company
would try any new route the Council wanted and wo~ld keep it opera tin g
if the route was not a mo ne y loser. Webb asked McClendon to explain
the records kept by Bus Company as they applied to the payment of the
Franchise Tax. McClendon explained the method and amo u nts paid sinee
1 January 1955. McClendon said t hat if the Council felt the Bus Com-
pany owed more money than it is paying on its Franchise Tax then the
Company would like to hear what the Council considered a fair fi~1re
and the Company would consider this amount. .
Ervin Lindsey stated that he represented people in business on West
.Main Street who objected to one way streets in hospital area. Collison
moved to remove one way signs on West Main pending a study, second by
Webb; VOICE VOTE: all aye, motion passed. Mayor appointed 'A• R. Hibbs
Chairman of a Committee to serve with Fred Bowen and c. s. Garner to
study the need of a one way street and report to the council 1 Dec 55.
Mayor read bills and Council voted to pay all bills.
Mayor recommended that if any action is to be taken on revising the
~Privelege Tax Ordinance, it should be in the immediate future. After
discussion it was decided to settle this problem at meeting of
1 December 1955 •
. It was moved to adjourn.
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1 December 19.55
Regular metting of the City Council held in the City Hall, this date,
. at 7:30P.M, Present were Aldermen Collison, Howard, Nixon, and
Webb. Absent was Beard. Mayor Schmitt presided, with recorder J. c.
Calhoun taking the Minutes.
MinUtes of last meeting read and approved. Alderman Collison made
motion to hold up permit (bldg permit) for Lot #1, Oakhurst Addition;
motion approved.
Motion made by Alderman Collison to buy heater for garbage truck;
approved. Current bills read by Mayor Schmitt. Motion made by
Alderman Collison that bills be paid; motion approved.
Fred Bowen read letter presented by G. W. L. Construction Company
for refunds on water bills for December 1954, January, March and
February 19.55 for the amount of ~~525.00. Motion made by Webb that
refunds ·:be denied; motion approved.
Motion made by Alderman Howard that City officials attend Municipal
Conventions, expense to be paid by City;.seconded by Nixon: VOICE
VOTE: all aye, motion approved.
Motion made by Collison; seconded by Howard that Mayor, Aldermen,
F~remen and policemen be furnished City Licenses without cost.
ROLL CALL: Collison; aye; Howard, aye; Nixon, no; Webb, aye.
Motion had 3 affirmative votes to one negative and was approved.
It was moved to adjourn.
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COUNCIL MEETING
15 December 1955
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I 7:30 p. M·• with Mayor E. D. Schmitt presiding. Councilmen present were: Webb,
Collison, Howard and Nixon. Absent: Beard. Mjnutes were taken by !ecorder J. c.
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Nixon moved to appoint Major Sidney Boatler as a member of the City Planning
Commission, second by Collison; approved by voice vote • Major Boatler as a member
of the planning commission will serve the unexpired portion of term which Mr.
Harold Hammons had been appointed tG.
Motion made by Nixon, seconded by Webb to buy 16 special police badges, approved
by voice vote. Motion made by Nixon that n~ building permits be issued in any plot
of ground that has any port.hn ~t>f it lying in the new 67 Highway survey until after
4 January 1956, seconded by Ho~rd; approved by voice vote.
Amendment *1 to Ordinance #35 introduced. Motion made by Howard to adopt Amendment jl,
seconded by Nixon; ROLL CALL: Nixon, ay~; Webb, aye; Howard, aye; Collison, aye.
Amendment #1 to Ordinance #35 adopted.
Nixon moved to appoint Jack Ott as Alderman, Ward ,/1:2, seconded by Howard~,J ROLL CALL:
Nixon, aye; Howard, aye; Collison, aye; Webb, pass. Motion made by Collison te buy
two new cars for Police Department at the lowest bid, seconded by Howard; ~PLL CALL:
Nixon, aye; Webb, aye; Howard, aye; Collison, aye; Ott, aye; Motion approved.
Motion made by Collison that current bills be paid, seoonded by Howard; approved
by voice vote. Motion made by Webb that City buy a new Burroughs billing & posting
machine for the price of $2,923·10, seconded by Howard; appreved by voice vmte.
Amendment #2 to Ordinance #25 read by (Chairman) Mayor Schmitt, who made motion that
it be adopted, second by Collison; approved by voice vote. This amendment changed
delinquent dates for obtaining Occupation or Privilege license from March 1 to
January 31 of the calendar year. Motion made by Howard and seconded by Webb that
Firemen & Policemen be paid Holiday pay for 13 holidays in 1955, as required by Acts
132, 133. of State of Arkansas; motion approved by voice vote. ·
Motion made by Alderman Webb and seconded by Howard that the City of Jacksonville
install a gasoline pump for purpose of servicing City owned vehicles; approved by
voice vote.
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20 DECEMBER 1955
Special Called Council Meeting held 7:30 P. M., this date in City Hall.
were Aldermen Collison, Howard, Nixon, Ott and Webb. Beard was absent;
Schmitt presided.
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Minutes of last meeting read and approved. Fred Bowen submitted a subdivision
layout on 80 acres lying East of City, and asked Council what might be done t0 help
develop this area; sewer and water needed. Mayor Schmitt appointed Webb and
himself to serve on a Committee to meet with property owners East of City who want
to develop their property. Purpose of meeting to discuss extending Water and
Sewer Lines to service this property.
Charms Straus of the Parks & Recreation Commission reported to the Council on
the problems facing the City in regard to a site to move the Recreation Center.
Straus reported to Council that Commission had passed a Resolution recommending
that the Recreation Building be placed on property belonging to Redmond Company
directly behind the Fire Station. Straus stated he would have to find out if
Redmond Company will permit use of their land and will report to the Mayor.
Howard moved that Mayor Schmitt ask School Board for a letter stating that they will
pay all costs of moving building and put all utilities to building, second by Ott;
approved by voice vote (all aye).
after brief discussion on hiring a new deputy marshal, Collison moved to set up a
wage of $190 per month and the new man furnish his own uniforms which shall be the
standard blue unif11>rm, sec~:md by 1fc:>ward1 ROLL CALL: Collison, aye; Howard, aye;
Nixon, aye; Ott, aye; Webb, nay. Moti~n had four. of five affirmative votes, more
than enough t0 pass. Collison moved to hire o. L. Hudson to fill the new p c:>sition
of deputy marshal, second by Howard; ROLL CALL: Collison, aye; Ho.yard, aye,· Nixon,
pass; Ott, aye; Webb, pass; rrioticm having three affirmative and 2 abstaining,
passed.
After discussion on a need for a radio in a Water Department Truck, Nixon moved
that Water Department buy a radio and buy Ed Crook's generating set and install
same in truck, second by Howard; ROLL CALL: Collison, nay; Howard, aye, Nixon,
aye; Ott, aye; Webb, nay; motion had three of five affirmative votes and was
declared passed.
ATTEST:
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SPECIAL CALLED COUNCIL MEETING
22 DECEMBER 1955
Special Called Council Meeting held 7:30 p. M., this date in City Hall.
Present were Aldermen Collison, Howard, Nixon, Ott. Absent were Aldermen
Beard, Webb; Mayor Schndtt presided.
Minutes of last meeting read. Nixon moved that minutes be corrected to shew that
Mayor Schmitt announced that there would be a Special Council Meeting held 7:30
p. M~. 22 December 1955 for the purpose of deciding where tG place the Recreation
Hall, and that, that portion of the minutes which deal with the request of the
Sch~Dal Board paying fmr moving the Recreation Hall have added, ''the Scheel Board
pay all costs necessary for putting the building back in a c~ditien as go0d as it
is today".
Mayer Schmitt presented Ordinance #68, which shifts by 5 feet, the location of a
sewer easement between Manholes 14 and #5J said sewer being i n part of Lot 20 ,
Blk 3, Keaton's Second Addn. Nixon moved that Ordinance *68 be placed on F irst
Reading, seconded by ot~• Voice Vote; (all aye). Mayor read Ord inan ce. Nixon
moved to suspend rules and place Ordinance #68 on Se cond Re ading f seconded by
Howard, voice vote. (all aye). Mayor read Ordi nance #68 sec ond t ime. Howard
moved that rules be suspended and ordinance read Third t i me, second ed by
Collison. Mayor read third time. Collision moved that erdinance #68 be adopted,
seconded by Nixon. on voice vote, all voted aye. Ordin~nc e #68 ad opted.
c. Straus and L• o. Hill representing the Parks and Recreati~n Commissi.n,
requested that the ReoreatiG.n Building be meved to a site behind the Fire Statien,
on property owned by Redmond Company. It was peinted out by Straus and Hill that
Redmond Company had net given permissi~n for this building to be placed on their
preperty.
P. w. Dupree, Jr., a member of the Sohoel Board, stated that the Sch~ol Board was
in an extremely embarassing positi0n caused by the delay involved in starting a new
Junior High building on the site where the Recreation Building now stands. Mr.
Dupree stated that if the moving ef the building was not oemmenced by December 26,
1955, the scheol bCilard would start camdemnation proceedings. On a question by
Nixon if City had title to, or lease en the praperty where building W<lluld be placed,
Dr. L. o. Hill stated that he had this day read the lease at Redmond Company,
which g~ve the City a 15 year lease on the Fire Station site, and that this lea$e
had 9 years te run, provided the City maintain a 6th Class or better fire rating.
C0llison moved that City use the locatiGn behind the Fire Statien and place the
Recreation B~~lding there. Motion died for lack of a Second.
H~ard moved that the building be placed on the City Hall lot• secended by Nixen.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Collison, no; Howard, aye; Nixon, aye; Ott, pass. Mayor Schmitt
v0ted, aye. Motion carried. Mayor Schmitt notified Mr· Dupre~ that the building
would be placed on the City Hall lot.
Mayor announced a Council Meeting for 7:30 p. M., at City Hall, 23 December 1955•
Meeting adjourned.
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SPECIAL C.A:.LLEn ··coUNCIL MEEI'ING
23 DECEMBER 1955
Special Called Council Meeting held 7:30 P. M., this date in City Hall.
Present were Aldermen Collison, Howard, Nixon, Ott, Webb; Absent, Aldermen
Beard. Mayor Schmitt presided.
Minutes ~f last meeting read and appr~Dved.
Mayor Schmitt introduced Ordinance #69, entitled, "An Ordinance providing for
the operati~n and management of the Municipal Parks and Recreatian Facilities
by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas, providing for the
repeal of Ordinance #53 and for 0ther purposes".
Howard moved that Ordinance #69 be placed ~n First Reading. Seconded by Ott.
ROLL CALL: Collison, aye; Howard, aye; Nix on, aye; ott, aye, Webb, aye; Schmitt,
aye: Mayor read Ordinance #69. c~llison moved that rules be suspended and
Ordinance ffi69 be placed en Second Reading. Seconded by Nixon; ROLL CALL:
Colliscm, aye; Howard, aye, Nixon, aye; ott, ayeJ Webb, aye, Schmitt, aye;
Mayor read Ordinance #69 second time. Nixon moved that rules be further suspended
and Ordinance #69 be placed on Third and Final Reading, seconded by Howard.
ROLL CALL: CollisGm, aye1 Howard, aye, Nixllln, aye; ott, aye; Webb, ar,e, Schmitt,
aye; Mayor read third and final time. Collison moved that Ordinance t69 be
adopted. Seconded by Howard. ROLL CALL: Cellisen, aye; Howard, aye; Nixon, aye,
ott, aye; Webb, aye, Schmitt, aye; Ordinance #69 adopted.
Howard moved that the Mayor notify the Pulaski County School Disttiot that the
Recreation Building be placed on the City Hall lot. Seconded by Ott. ROLL CALL:
Collison, ayeJ Howard, aye; Ott, aye, Webb, aye; Schmitt, aye; Motion carried.
Meeting adj<Ourned.
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