MINUTE BOOK No. 17, CITY OF OXFORD

MINUTE BOOK No. 17, CITY OF OXFORD,~--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------.----------------------- ~i I347U !f2S4K-TOM L. KETCHINGS co., NATCHEZ ,IAttention was called to the Board of the need for a fogging machine. Motion was made byAlderman Lovelady and seconded by Alderman Hickman and passed that an advertisement be placedin the Oxf6rd Eagle for bids on a new fogging machine and a new or used , ton pickup truckto pull s arne.HIIIIIU 101 IIIlAlderman Roberts brought to the attention of the Board the need for a motor road grader. Motionwas made by Alderman Hickman, seconded by Alderman Belk that an advertisement be placed in theOxford Eagle for bids on a new or used grader.IUlClllUIUIUThe matter of renewing Fire and Tornado Insurance on City property due March 10th came beforethe Board.. The' policies are now Wi. th ·.the Seven' agen~ies . as follows:D. H. Marchbanks & CompanyTorrey Insurance AgencyR. L. Borwn Insurance AgencySanuels Insurance AgencyLafayette Insurance AgencyOxford Insurance AgencyEthridge-Todd Insurance AgencyAfter a discussion, motion was made by Alderman Lovelady, seconded by Alderman Hickman arxipassed that Tate Insurance Agency be given a prorata share. Then motion was made by fl~dennanBelk and seconded by Aldennan Lovelady and passed that Richard A. Davis, Insurance Companybe given a prorata share and it was ordered by the Board that this insurance be renewed anddivided equally between the above named agencies.IlIU IOU IIIlIUThe matter of appointing the Zoning Board came up for consideration. Alderman Loveladynominated Jack McCormick, Alderman Hickman nominated Haro~d E. Haney, Alderman Robertsnominated W. P. Haley, Alderman Sisk nominated B. O. Elliott, Sr., ~~derman Belk nominatedWilbur M. Abernathy. There being no other nominations, motion was made, seconded and passedthat the above named persons be appointed on the Zoning Board.1lIlIlIUIU~and Gloria M. FranklinA request came from Malcolm Franklin/for a deed to the south half of T~lor Avenue East tromthe east side of South 14th Street to the east line of his property. After consideration,motion was made by Alderman Roberts and seconded by ft~derman Sisk arxi passed that the Mayorand Clerk be authorized to execute a deed to Mr. Franklin provided he pay the cost of pavingthat portion of South lftb Street which amounts to $58.80-lllIlIlllClUIOlIICame up for consideration the question of what days to consider holid~s arxi not to giveparking meter tickets. Motion was made, seconded and passed that National Holidays and Sundaysbe exempted trom paying meters and no tickets be given on those days only.II J()( '''UIII U IfMayor and Board of AldermenCity of OxfordOxford, MississippiGentlemen:P. O. 30x 682University, MississippiMarch 4, 195BSince my husband will graduate in May of this year anddue to other circumstances, I am compelled to turn in myresignation effective April i5th or at any time it is moreconvenient with the Board.I feel that my experience herewill be helpful to me and my family in the future. I haveenjoyed my work with the City and appreciate the opportunityof serving the peop~eof Oxford.Very truly yours,/s/ Ann E. l.aneAnn E. LaneMotion was made by Alderman Hickman, seconded by Aiderman Lovelady and passed that the foregotDgreSignation be acceptea.