01-21-1938 Special Meeting
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~ OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF TtlE CITY COUNCIL HELD
AT THE CITY HALL FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 1938, 8:00 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by VicB-Presldent
Geo. Robinson, other Councilmen peasent being A. M.
Jor~son, R.L.Lassiter, O.H.Keene, and F. B. Roe.
The oath of office as councilman for the year 1938
was administered to O. H. Keene by Vice-President
Robinson.
Mr. Keena then took the chair as President.
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Mr. Roe then made his report fOI' the Committee
appointed at the last meeting to inquire into the
advisability of the City accepting the gift of the
Cooper Memorial ~ibrary and the proposition of its
operation by the Womens Club. He reported the building
in fair condition. It needs painting, a little repair to
the Chimney and patching plaster in a few places, and
new shades and screens for the windows. They estimated
$100.00 would take care of necessary repairs this year.
The insurance is paid nearly two years in advance, the
last policy costing $60.00 for three years.
Mr. Robinson moved that the City accept the offer
of the Cooper heirs, owners of the property, provided
there are no liens or claims against it; and that the
City Attorney be instructed to draw up the necessary
papers; and that the offer of the Womens Club far its
operation be accepted. The motion was secondod by
Mr .Lassiter, and on 'being put to a vote, carried.
After' SOille discussion'of the purchase of a truck
fOl:" t!lS Street Department, Mr. Roe made a motion tha t
the Sun Chevrolet Co. be paid $527.50 for a 1937 model
Ii ton slightly used truck;(this being tre net amount
due after the trade _in allowtlnce on the two old Oi ty
trucks had been deducted} and that M.P.Vickers be paid
$30.00 for a dump body to be used on the truck. The -
motion was secondod by Mr. Robinson, and carried.
Mr. Robinson made- a motion, seconded by Mr. Lasmter
and carried, that $35.00 be appropriated for addittonal
equipment in DiE Kehlor Park.,
TheI.e -,' being no further business, the meeting
adjourned to meet at the call of the president.
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city Clerk
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