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01-21-1938 Special Meeting I>. - ~ ~ 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. -~ ~ 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. pr~ ~~ city Clerk ~ ~