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Book 14 (January 1950 - July 1954) - City of Oxford

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,ifI •1-'0U NIT E D S TAT E S 0 F A MER I C AS TAT E 0 F MIS SIS SIP P ICOUNTY OF LAFAYETTECITY OF OXFORD[* * * * * * * * * * * * ** * * * * * * * * * ** * * * * * * * ** * * * * * ** * * * ** * **<strong>January</strong> 3, <strong>1950</strong>REGULAR MEEl'ING7:30 PMBe it remembered that,.the Board <strong>of</strong> 11ayor and Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, metin regular session at tfle CitY,Ha1l at 7:30 PM, Tuesday, <strong>January</strong> 3, 19,0, it being the time andplade fixed ~ law for the holding <strong>of</strong> said meeting, when and where the following were present:, ,») fR. X. Williams, Mayor, presidingBen Jack Hilbun, Alderman Ward 1W. T. Chandler, Alderman 'Ward 2H. S. Sisk, Alderman Ward 3T. E. Combs, Alderman Ward 4A. H. Avent, Alderman at Large*** *** ***C. E. Harrison, Supt. Light & water Dept.C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk &. Tax CollectorE. p. Lowe, <strong>City</strong> EngineerW. N. Ethridge (acting for T. R. Ethridge),C. D. Malone, <strong>City</strong> Marshal<strong>City</strong> Attorney , ,*** *** ***After the meeting had been opened according to law, the following busines.s was tz:ans,acted:PursUant to an order on December 6, 1949, for advertisement for bids, the following bids onfue! oil for <strong>January</strong>, February and March were opened, the bid <strong>of</strong> Southern Petro1e;um .co. beingaccepted unanimously:Southern Petroleum Company, Inc.Republic Oil Refining CompanyHenri H. Cross~0.07375 per gal .• , f .o.b:. o?crord1<strong>14</strong>06¢ per gal, r.o.b.G~~envil1e, Miss.7-5/8¢ per gal., f.o.b. ,Sma,ckover, Ark.·Noe! M. Hodge appeared before the Board asking for a reduction in taxes on Lots 52 & 48. Afterdiscussionit was ordered that anY chan~e in the assessment be left to the discretion <strong>of</strong> R. X.'nl]~ams and C. P. Fulmer, DenutyU Clerk. 'On motion made, seconded and passed it was ordered thR.t the following accounts be, a1:lowed forpayment out <strong>of</strong> the respective funds:CORPORATION FUNDWARRANT NO.I.Q...IDI0l'fACCOUNT NO.AMOUNToo5486548754885489'5490'5491'5492'5493"5494'5/1-95'5496'5497'5498'5499'5500'5501'5502'5503'Mrs. Robert Torrey, Malone bondD. H. Marchbanks p. Co., Todd bond<strong>Oxford</strong> Insurance Agency, Williams BondVI. N. Ethridge Ins. Agency, bond for KimmonsDelta Plumbin~ & Electrical Supply Co., gas heatersJ. E. Belk Grocery, mops & 0~do1Dement Printing Co., warrant bindersThe J. E. Neilson Co., museum bill for Sept.Mississippi Stationery Co., filing cabinetsFor attending fire at Jones servant house, 12-16-49:D. S. Ross' ,James JacksonE. T. HaneyR. E. She1lebargerCarlisle WilsonDavid NeilsonHomer DukeMilton CookClyde Huggins, Jr.156 $ 40.00156 40.00156 5.00156 40.00155, 15.39130 1.85<strong>14</strong>6 29.1.3<strong>14</strong>7 50.98 .<strong>14</strong>6 213.00135 1.50135 1.50'135 1.50135 1.50135, 1.50135 1.50135 1.50135 1.50135 1.50


" • ____ u •••• ___ ._. _ •• _. __ • __ •21-------·--_···_--_·- _.---..--.--.. -..--.-.- -DEMENT - MERIDIANMINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD--- ... _--------_._--.---_ ..•..WARR6.1F NO==.:.:.-.~~55045505550655075508550955105511551a551355l/~55155601551655175518551955205521522152275326540354075412541354<strong>1954</strong>265427542854295/13054315432543~5434543554365437543B543954LO541+15602COB.POBATJON FeND (cont'd)For attendjn~ fire at Jim Hiller's, 12-17-49:Wade St.ephensD. S. P.o~sJ"'me~ JacksonEugene H


1--i ---=--=.. ==-~-'-MINUTE JtOOl< J~Q. <strong>14</strong>, CITY .OF_OXFQRDb~M£rNT - MERIOfAN._.-.C_••-#:-_:_._.-=.......::.--='--STREETI' FUNDW ARRANT NO. TO WHOM[5523 StBndard Oil Company, oil5524, Viking Supply Corp., prepaid freight charges onmateri8.l billed on lDnvoice 11-2452425525 Choctaw, Inc., torches & parts5526 Elliott Lumber Co., misc. materials5527 Moore's Lumber Co., misc. materials5528, 444 Service Station, gasoline for police5529, Boyce Bratton, care <strong>of</strong> prisoners5530 Uones Produce Co., coal for police station5531 Ole Miss Service Station, wash & greRse jobs5532 Standard Service Station, grease5533 Judge's Auto Supply Co., misc. items5534W. S. Darley & Co., 2 badges for police5535 M. R. Hall, sharpening tools5536 J. E. Dilworth, cutter ;,1heels5537 Southern Bell Tel. 8r Tel. Co., bill for Dec. 215538 Western Auto Assoc. Store, 1 battery5539 Road Builders Eou1p. Co., condensor5540 Standard Welders Supply Co., misc. items5541 Birmingham Slag Co;, 60 tons paving material5542, Dr. E. S. Br~m1ett, service for Clarence Roberson &Otis Anderson2125543 Miss. Found~! & Machine Co., gratings2395544: C. G. Huggins, grease2275545, Russell Fudt:1A, truck hire239sand & gravel5546', Pan-Am Oil Co., gasoline5547, Metts Brothers Hardware, misc. items5548, Ozburn-Abston & Co., misc. itemsWATER FUNDI l I5549' ,55505551555255535554555555565557'55595560'5561'55625563·5::>25'5228'5::>2953305/~01541154175463'5/~6!~5465'5467'51,68'5469'54.70547154725473547454755476'5/'.77'5483560~Pidgeon-Thomas Iron Co., 2 gate valvesWell Machinery 8· Supply Co., 500 meter connectionsDavis Meter Repair & Supply Co., goosenecksMueller Co., m'lter suppliesJohn C. Kupferle Foundry Co., part for hydrlmt~John K. Ramey, trenchin p , 575 feetSouthern Supply Co., drillJames B. Clow & Sons, pipeCorinth Machinery Co., pipe fittingsViking Supply Corporaticn, misc. suppliesSouthern Supply Co., misc. i emsDement Printing Co., light & water sheetsMetts Brothers HRrdware, misc. itemsPan-Am Oil Co., gasolineC. P. Fulmer, pl'1vroll, Dec. 3, 1949E~n'l~ Motor Lines, frej~ht on pipeUniversity <strong>of</strong> Hiss., refund due to anjustment <strong>of</strong> waterbill at 330 Tyler Ave.C. P. Fulmer, pavrolJ, Dec. 10C. P. Fulmer, petty cashC. P. Fulmer, pavrol1, Dec. 17C. P. Fulmer, payroll, Dec. 24Elton Addington, salary~ouis Campbell, snJ~~rIra L. Crowson, s~laryC. E. Harrison, sRl~ryC. P. Fulmer, s~1~ryMRry Kate He~rd, salaryG. H. Johnson, s~laryClaude H. Roach, salaryD. S. Ross, salary,Tohn O. Fussell, salaryR. H. 'Tinter, salaryNona Woodward, sPlaryl,y. Ir~_ Mills, sahryJ. E. Hicks, salaryC. P. Fulmer, payroll, Dec. 31Nnr'Phev Truck T,ine, Dec. accountACCOUNT NO.238 & 239239227 &239239224211218228?3~227 8:: 24321023723921622722724323923922R 8· 238260 _ 239243,227 ,2395135125105io510517510510510510.& 513513516513 & 520525Various510527VariousVariou;:J5111-5<strong>14</strong>508508508507 8: 5?3509509508509508508508 &: 5?/-I-509525 & 5+4508 8· 5!!.oVarious510AMOUNT$ 34.531.1046.6119.0793.5862.5240.2511.725.005.7012.363.872.909.g712.44<strong>14</strong>.453.174.&7300.0011.0020.002.2724.50528.3590.105.4554.5120.663.37129. 7/~57.7019.64172.5010.472275.9929.52280.4625.208.195.7511.87317.65<strong>14</strong>1.J 51.92292.0181.82221.35332.4667.7677.00100.~0169.4056.2537.81101.6450.0075.0267.76100.0035.0050.00120.00348.211.72, i;


if::.:~:~:: ;,,~~,~"MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD556455645&;6':'5485540554065/,.795480The <strong>Oxford</strong> Ea~Je, meter ticketsMiller Heters, Inc., 1 ~et toolsl~j.'Jer Met,e,..~, Tnc., rpn


MINUTE aO.OK .No~ <strong>14</strong>,. CITY Q.fOXFORD-'-b=EM~EN'-T _-M'-C-ER-'O-"N-C-· ---,----,,- .--::~-. "-. -..,--,----.--.----•.. :-_._ .. --":.~' ------.-•. -.-.• C',-------c--.- _.:-----».--. ---. -.-:.:,::-::---.. »::C-"'''-.'. ==~====._""· ... -'-_~-.-.. ,,-__ -c.c-'-c,»» -,._,.- -,-- .-'-'-- .::0,'.' --. .» ... -.---- ..... » •• _.-- ._--, • .:1I[The tn,"ltter <strong>of</strong> homestead exemptions Hh.ich were dis9.11oHed by the Homestead Exemption Division<strong>of</strong> the state Tax Commission and returned to the <strong>City</strong> for disposition came up for discussion andaction, such exemptions being those <strong>of</strong> -Hilliam Baker, Mrs. Luc,r W. Bell, Sadie Carlisle, Garland Diamond, Octavil'l. K. Duke, WilliamC •• HpvTkins, Albert McGlown, Mrs. M.a McLarty, Mrs. Hazel Shelton, Hassell Smith, Mrs. ChristineBickers, Mrs. Mattie Brovm, James M. Christman, Howard G. Duvall, William N. Ethridge, Mrs.Maurine M. Frazier, Joe '.J'~i;on, M:tss Maude Heard, Edmund W. Holmes, Lucy R. Pegues, FranklinPennamon, Lena Peterson (for the year 1948), and Mrs. Daisy Mc. Pegues (for the ye~r 1947).Finding that the Deputy Clerk had already furnished each <strong>of</strong> the above with a copy <strong>of</strong> the disallm,ranceearly in November, had given 30 days in which to protest or pay such disallov1!=tnce, andfinding thr>t no objection h~.d been filed, it was ordered ,th~t the action <strong>of</strong> the tax commissionbe accepter ?nr th~t the <strong>City</strong> Clerk be ordered to collect the disallowed tax exemption in caseswhere it had not been paid after having been notified <strong>of</strong> the disallow8.nce bv the follmdng namedfor rent.;,'for rtnt.porti¢nportiQnporti~nportill>nIt was found that the following named persons had filed objections (in writing or oral); and thatafter discussion and investigatj.on, it was ordered that the <strong>City</strong> Clerk fONl'Jrd the objections tothe State Tax Commission for further consideration inasmuch as we believe that the exemptionshould be allovTed:NANE OFAPPLICANTAMOUNT REASON FORREJEC1EQ RE.JECTIONSadie Carlisle $ 450. AllmJed more tha~ appli.eligible portion.William C. Hawkins 1260. Apt. rented or availablefor rentMrs. Ada McLarty $1020. More tha.n six rooms rentedHazel Shelton $5000.H. H. Smith$2500.Signature not that <strong>of</strong>applicant'Rental property includedin exempt propertyApplicant did not haveeligible titleAPPLICA.NT'SOBJECTIONDeed record establishes full ownership.Apt. occupied by sisters who pay no rent.states that she had onlY six rooms rentedup until June 17th, 19L~8, after Hhich shethad seven rooms rented.Explained differences in signatures(not hers):!Rental property assessed separatelY.Mrs.' Daisy Mc. $4300.Undivided estate. This is exemption chosen i,i'Peguesfor the estate.IIIiIt 'is further or,dered that as to the list <strong>of</strong> persons named immediatelY above, further consideration IIthere<strong>of</strong>, be, and is, hereby continued to a future meeting <strong>of</strong> this board, fmllowing the receipt <strong>of</strong>the final decision <strong>of</strong> the said tax commission.ii-LiIt is fut'ther ordered, that the clerk <strong>of</strong> this Board certify a full, true and correct copy <strong>of</strong> thisorder to the State Tax Commission, and that T. E. Combs, <strong>City</strong> Clerk, be, and is, hereby authorizedto represent this Board in any hearing before the commission or its duly accredited representatiVe,on any or all matters pertaining to this order.On motion made, seconded ~ndpassed unanimously the above orders were autrorized and accepted.On motion made, seconded and passed unanimously itlwas ordered that this Board recess until theregular meeting the first Tuesday in February.


6l. MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDIr-DEM-C:NT~':': MERIDIAN'I~-·IJanUc"lrv 10, <strong>1950</strong>JPursuant to the follouing NOTICE OF PPECJAt }lEErING the Nevor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen met on.T8.nUElry 10, <strong>1950</strong>, A.t thE" <strong>City</strong> H1'l11, Hhen 8.nd '!,o,here the fol1m,1:inp' WAre present:H. X. 1.Jilliems, l1~'n'or, Presioinp'A. H. Avent, Aloerm~n at Larf!el·l. T. ChAndler, Alo erman ~.T l'1.rd 2H. S. Sis}::, A.lderm~m WArd 3T. E. Combs, Alderml'ln TNA-rd 1,*** *** ***.JC. P. Fulmer, T)enut~· ClerlrC. D. Halone" <strong>City</strong> H.qrshRl,*** ***TO THE HElI,mERS OF 'rHE BOA.RD OF AIDERNEN O'F' '1'HECITY OF OXFOED, MISSISSIPPI:A special meeting <strong>of</strong> the Hayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Alder:'en <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>,Mississippi, is hereby called for Seven Thirty (7:3()), P. H. this, .TnnUt'rv 10th,<strong>1950</strong>, to be he10 in the HefJ'u])'1r Heetj,nr' Rocm oi' the NI'\~r('r "nil. BOl'1rn <strong>of</strong>Aldermen in the Cit;r Hp11 in Oxfor~ p"iri to the Ci h' eTTlPloyees ~ ~md such ()ther m..,tters RS m.,~rbe br0up'ht Un in c()n~unct:ion thnrevith./sl T. E. CombsCit" ClerkI hE"'rebv accep+, service 0f tJ 1 8-:hC''lEl n(,t.ice.A.Ioermen --------------------(T. "p. Comb!1(T..f. T. Chr1lld] er(H. S. SiA sAl"l.ri8s <strong>of</strong> }irs. NonAT.'loochT~ro pnd HpY'v y"te HARrel. be incre8se rl bv 9~ln.oo rp,r month retroactive to ,Tpnunry 1, <strong>1950</strong>.On motion rn..,de, ~ec('nr'lpCl r.nr'l n"i'l",~r1 unanh1oul11" jt. W'l~ ordered that H. H. 1Tjn 1r lRr. Cert.ifie'd.Public A.cc01.mt"ln+., 'T'upel0, Triss., be cC'ntinuen 11~ "'uilitor B.t ~)3()O.00 per year AS hp,ret<strong>of</strong>oT'e.On mot.ion IrlAde by Aldern;:m SiflV. ~Acc,ndpr'l bv qr'lerBPn Ave!1t, n.nc pa~Aen lm"ni:mcusl_v :i.t. FRSornered th"'t. t,hp lijtv Attorney be pn.R, seconded rmd p


~7\1-::==-.:--7:=-=-~- .---.D.~·ENT:M£R1DI.N-·----·--------.- ..- ...r· .__ ...""-".c..=-~_..._ ... ___.-:1- .._:.... . ... __ ._ ..._._..... -'-.~: ..•MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, _CITY Of OXJORDlJrmuat;r ]9, <strong>1950</strong>Pursuant to the folloHing NOTICE OF SPECIII,l. l1EEI'ING t.he !-1pyor and Board <strong>of</strong> l\ldermen met onJl'lnuprv 19, <strong>1950</strong>, at t.he <strong>City</strong> H~ll, when and llhere t.he f'o11ov~nr Here present.:,.-R. X.A. H.H. S.T. E.***\·T. N.C. P.C. D.E. P.***1tIilliams, H2?Or, PresidingAvent, Alderman at LargeSis1::, Alder!ll..c'1n '\-Tard 3Combs, Alderman Ward 4*** ***Ethridge, acting for T. R. Ethridge, <strong>City</strong> AttorneyFulmer, DeT)ut~r Clerk}Talone , <strong>City</strong> Mar:'lhl'JL01-1e, Ci tv Enr;ineer*** ***TO THE HEHBERS OF THE BOAHT) CF AIJ)ERHF.N OF THE CITY OF OXFOHD, MISSISSIPPI:A ~T'ecial meeting <strong>of</strong> the MAyor and Bo~rd <strong>of</strong> ft.ldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>,Hissimdppi is hereby called for Seven-thj_rty (7:30) P.M., this .Tpnul'l.r'V 19,lQ50, to be held in the Regult-1r Meetjn~ Room <strong>of</strong> the Navor and BO"lrd <strong>of</strong>Aldermen in the <strong>City</strong> Hall in <strong>Oxford</strong>, Hississippi, for t.he purpose <strong>of</strong> considerin"matters in connection 1.1i th, and p1'l ~sin


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MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDOi:.ME:Ni - MERID1AI'-j,_'_ ,,;tin which :'hey .re to be furnished, providing for the public~tion<strong>of</strong> a resolution thereon, .nn for date, tir1e and pl.ce <strong>of</strong> he.ringobjections to said improvement~;(8) To consider omd t itke such 4.ction, .. s the M .. yor .mdDo.rd <strong>of</strong> .~lderr'len m.y consider ne cess;".ry 3.nd .dvis.. ble, in authorizingthe M:.tyor to .. ccept, on beh-.lf <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>,Mississippi, .) deed from T. E. :Went to the streets in the proposed,;.vent subclhri sion;(9) To consider .nd t .. ke such ~ction; .s the 11.tyor .. ndBoard <strong>of</strong> Aldermen rna;r consider necessary .rId ,w,visable, in andin connection with .dditiom; to:md ch;;nges in the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> Oxlord's Uunicip.lll~' owned v/:.ter r:nd electric power syst~m, eitherhy enlar[~ement <strong>of</strong> the :~resent systeC'l _r:.ri plant thr'ouitt the tllthoY'izatio!1<strong>of</strong> a $165,000.00 issue <strong>of</strong> I"lect'iic pl:~nt rl"v~m~e\>onds, Or' b~r cn'1t:r.wtin~ '~ith Tennessee V:c:'l,.;r ";'L,;,+,h-:'!'~t~~ C'r-rthe Rl:::~:;r <strong>of</strong> el_e('tY'~c ,:'f)WfI!Y' ~r:rl th~ autJ,('ri~1ition <strong>of</strong>jj ~~75,I)OO.OOissul" <strong>of</strong> I"lectric pLmt Y'~venue rnnrh to :;a;r the I"v::~nse inc jdentto chan:3~s n!"ceQ"lar.:r t c effectu.te t,h~ ;;roposed COr.tr'6~tj Olndto ;ru thori::e the holdin[: <strong>of</strong> lim t"\ lection, or electicns, on suchfe.tnre, or fe.tureR <strong>of</strong> eitber, an;' or ;ill <strong>of</strong> the s.dd [)ropositions;iii nd,(10) To consider .mri t.ke, ,lny and .. U other action theMa~ror anri ~oClrd <strong>of</strong> Alderrrlen may cons ider necess.ry .. nd ;0 dn sablein ~d .hout a.ny ;tnd til r;,u~stions, subjects, procedures iYlcidentand necessii.Y'1J to cmsideration <strong>of</strong> .. nd a'ction on the ahovemri foregoin~ enurner ... ted obj~ctf) <strong>of</strong> the meetine to be held inconse~uence c,f this call.( SEA L)Attest:This the 30th day <strong>of</strong> Jan11,'llJ', <strong>1950</strong>.T. E. Comus<strong>City</strong> ClerkR. X. Williams----:;.;;.;;,..~M4I.yor\';e, the underdigned Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> Cxford, Uississippi,hereby .cknowledge service <strong>of</strong> the .. bove call upon usperson ... lly at least three hours before the time <strong>of</strong> meeting andwaive copy <strong>of</strong> cliill.( ,IT',i.. E. Combs 2:~O P. l~.e "... .'JJ. •(((r;>w. Chemdler 2:20 P. ' r(( H. s. S~sk 2:25 P. "((((Ben J. Hilhun 2: 05 F. ....v(( A. H. Avent ~:02 1'. Ui.. " -,I.. ..I have served notice on th e •. bove aldfl!rmen at least threehours hefore the :.i,rre <strong>of</strong> meeting.c. D. Malone<strong>City</strong> Marshal.t · I-.-d b~en 00.After the mee 1ng ened according to law, the following businesslW --w .. s tr.nsacted:J


11~MJNUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXfORD--- --------===-==,D~M£IIT - MfRlOIAN -..Mr. T. E. Avent appeared before the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen and presented thefollowinr, petition:lTo the Honorable ~or and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Missi ssippi _.comes T. E. A.vent <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi by his ... ttorney, J. W., Price and prl'!sentsherewith his petition to sub-divide a tract <strong>of</strong> land owned by petitioner, located partlywithout _.tHe corpor.te limits <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>,. Mississippi, to include the sameas a sUbdivision <strong>of</strong> said city and to extend the corpor .. te limits <strong>of</strong> said city so as toinclude all <strong>of</strong> the lands contained in said sub-division. S.id loinds embraced withinsaid sub-division being as set forth in the plat and map <strong>of</strong> ~uch sub-division as plattedand abstracted in the ph.t and map submitted herevvith, marked Exhibit "A" and Iml.de a part<strong>of</strong> this petition as fully as if set forth at len~th herein.Petitioner prays that your honorable body, after considering the matter fullyaccordin~ to law, order that the city limits <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi beextended so as to include ill <strong>of</strong> the lands embraced within s~id sub-division and thatsrid sub-


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDDEMENT - MERIDIAN:'-'-··_··,,10:l.ine; then~e Sout,t no degrees no minutes ;\'est alon'~ the sectionline a dist:l.fC e <strong>of</strong> 920.23 feet to the'l'l~rter (~) section fornerbetween sections 21 ilnd 22, Township 8 South, Romee 3 V:est,the point <strong>of</strong> be:3inning; all situ ... ted in i. ... f:JYette Count;', Ltississippi.Section 3. De and it is hereb~r further ord .. ined tho;. t thisordinence be j:1 :'orce ar.d t -.ke effect one month .. fter the p .. s-sa:;e there<strong>of</strong>.1.JOn notion moo.de, •. nd seconderi the foreL,o~_n:I ordinmce w~s pOissen b.:/ tber()llowin~ vote:Section 1: Yeas '--..!±..- ; N ... ~rs NoneSection 2: Ye ... s _4; IJiOyS ~(Etc. throU£~h.. 11 sections)As 01 whole: Ye ... '3 4 ; N&I.Ys !lonelIr. T. E. Avent .. Iso presented the following petition:Cor1~s T. E. Avent, the unders-:'::".ed ~)roperty owner <strong>of</strong> ;til the lotsin ;'vents Subdivision ~,butting on Hilbun, Ch.mdler, Sisk .. nd ~'Iilli;,ua.sAvenues omd J~vent .. nd Combs Streets in Av


O@:MENf-MERIDIAN-.:r-,,, ..MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD---I-=In connection 1.rith the aforementioned petition~ Hr. t!. N. Ethrir'l.N~, A~tinp' <strong>City</strong> ~.ttorne:r,presented the follm.Ting ordim:mce for discussion: .AN ORDIHANf:E DECT,/lRU;G AN EHERGE1'JCY TO EXIST, APP1:?OVING THE PTr,T, lIn.p ~.ND 4.B~TRn.CT OFTITTE TO THE PTAT'l'ED BI\ID IN .1I.\T!i:NT ACHES SUBDIVISION T() THE CITY (Yr.' OXFORD, MISSISqTPPI.Sp-ctjon 1. Be and it is hereb:, ordejned by the :Hayor and Board <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>,Hissi.en <strong>of</strong> thA <strong>City</strong><strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mi11y appeored before the undersjgned a.uthorit~T at law in andfor the State And County "IforesAiil, T. E. Avent., ,.,ho acJrno,·rl edp,ed t.hpt he signeel'I.nd del ivered the foregoinp' instrument on the dAY ani!. yel'l.r therein mentioned.Given under my hl'md Rnd <strong>of</strong>fj_cia1 se p l, th:i s t.he 30th daY <strong>of</strong> LTanw'lr~7, <strong>1950</strong>.Hy commission exnires A.nril 15, 1951(SEAL)i~---. -~-~---~-~


<strong>14</strong>MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDDEMENT - MERIOIANOn motion Il1?ne by ~.ldeTITl~m Comh'J, seconried h~r ~.]rI.erT,\l'ln Hilhun "md p'"'fl!'leN unFlnimously it H"lSordered th~t th~ above resolution be Priopted.* * * * *.~ RP.S0T,TTTT(Y!\T nroEC1':t 1Tr. LlF'T'u0P IZF:r, r,ND E1'1Po~,rEB.dTG THB EAYOR OF '!'H'P CITY 01"OXFOrD. NISSISSIPPI '1'( flCr,'Pp'T' A. DF.F.D 01,6 0 53' 1,J" E (f1P,.31"'1 feet to "l noint in the ~ecti.n['l lin"! bet'.J'eenSections 21 ~nn 22; t""pnce S 7 0 1;.5 1 00" E aloDO' the '1,,;rI secti .)"1"1 line,1757.20 feet to q ooint.; thence S [>,q() 00' 07" VT, [>,50 .75 fe",t, +'0 ~ point:thpnce N 00° '1'"" 10 " E. 255.3/, feet to q ooin+ ~ t}1ence N g6° 1)1' O?II H,16/,.1[>, ff'et to 1'\ point~ thence S go 3 0 ' 2/," l.J. '250 .01) feet to '" 'Goin'" ~t.hnce N ~~o /.6' ? I,n l.r,' 31.1. 5~~' feet to a 'Point; thence N [>,0 36' )flll 'Po, 7/.77feet to ~ 'D()i nt; ,. thf'mce N J 0 ?f' 00" E ~ ?60. 6' feet tn r> noint: t}1ence N 1 0?(" '1"711 E, 350.00 feet to q po;n+ ~ t.henee N 1 0 ?7' on" E, 3"7.n fAet, to 8poin+.; thPncA N JO 31' 20" E, ~?m': feet t() a nojnt~ thence N 12 0 15' 00" E,[>,1.51 feet. to a point,: thp,nee N 10 0 ':lO' E. 77.32 feet to p point; thenceN 2 0 59', /,0" E, - 88.23 feet to anoint: thence N '1no 09' 00'1 E. ;'69.07 feetto 1'1. noin+. in +.hp Center I,ine <strong>of</strong> DouplesR D:rive I'lt its t.erminu~; th~neeN 3 0 17' 1"5" E, 25.0 feet to the nClint <strong>of</strong> beo:jnnjnl"1; ql bein(1 p pqrt, <strong>of</strong>Aect.i n:n 21~ T01m~hin ~, Rnnn'e '3 1,Te~t in TJ"lf~yette County, Hi!"si."''''in'Ji.S'T'~'l'~ OF MISSISSIPFI)COmITY OF TAFAvETTE )Per8cn.,1J:v aDpepred before mA, the unaerl'liq'T'!"r} authority I3t 1m" in p.,..,rI for thstate I3no Count'"'· aforespid, T. E. ,,"vent, 'ho pcknOH1edged thq,t he sir>'nerl ~nd de­J i verer'!. the forep'oin'"' inntrument on the dRY o.nr1. ye"'!' the:r'Ain mentioned.(SEAn l1y commission exnires ~.pr~l 1 t), 1 0 1)1._.J£I_.c.!., Ji._R2~£.l:! _Notqry Public'.On mo+jon m"de~ seer'l1r1 ed ~mrl. np"1sed unanimousJy it U!'l.S o:r'r'!.ereo thpt the "bove res()lution beRdC'pte.l.


-~--~".-'-~-"-::'---",-_._--_.~ '_+"-_.-, .-~ .DI!MENT :.. R~lOI~N~ .',MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD=r=- .:1A RESOlUTION DIRECTnTG, AUTPORIZnTr~ AND EHPOHERIHG TR"8 HAYOR OF THE CITY CFOXFOR.D, MISSISSIPPI TO ACCEPT A DEED OF 20 ACHES OF LAND FROM T. E. AVENTTO THE CITY OF OXFORD, HISSISSIPPI, A.LIJ SITUATED IN SECTION 22, TOHNSHIP8 SOUTH, RANGE 3 lOOT, lAFAYETTE ComITY, HISSISSIPPI A}T]) BEHJr A.DJ~CENT TOA.ND UNINCORPORATED.Be and it is lJ.ereby resolved by the l-Iayor and Boa.rd <strong>of</strong> A1dermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>,MississiTmi, that the Mlwor <strong>of</strong> said <strong>City</strong> is hereby authorized, directen "md empovrerooto accept a deed from T. E. Avent to the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Hississippi to twenty (20)acres <strong>of</strong> unincornor8ted J.and, ad,iacent to s1:lid <strong>City</strong>'s cornorate limits and situ"l.tedin Section 22, TOimship 8 South, Ranr:e 3 He'1t, l,afayette County, Nississipni; thisthe 30th dpv <strong>of</strong> JpnUAr:v, 10 50.ST~,TE OF NISSISSJPPICOmITY <strong>of</strong> I,II.FflYETTEDEEDFor Rnd in considerp.t1on <strong>of</strong> the benefi t.s thpt h9.ve .


16MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD1----"OE:MENT - MF.RIOIAN.6 RESOLT1'T'!ON DECJ,~pnT(',. I~CESS~PY CERTAIN SP"'Clfl.T IJIT'P(,\JTi11~WT'S eVER. on .~i-nATP7(} HITBtHIT, CT·WTmr.:R.~ SISK ~,PT) HJTTlnrq~,\'TB1\T'ul;;S ~1J1) AVE;:rr M;n cOlms STREF.1'SIN 'T'H~ CJ'l'Y OF OXFCPj), 1·TTSSI~STPFI. IOC~-'I':;f(} rIm,I, PP,OVIDI:,Q "'en THF ifAITITSR INUHICR TPBV r;.nlrea by the Git~r Em'inoer "Ina no'" on file inthe Citv Enr'i nper' s Off'j ee be "Inn the" q1"e hereby ''';''''IT)"'·o'Ted HP(l "l.do!1ted.Section 3. Tr'2t t:re ,r;I'",des ST>pcif:i eo, in the Above mentioneo pl~ns rind ~"v~cificptio~sAre h8rf.lbv d0pted P9 estnblisheo "9 +,,, thO ttr"de'1 on ,.,l:ich the "bove P110 fO'Y'ep:oinp'"'01"1'''1 a.r8 to be crnnn one-thirn. <strong>of</strong>the cost <strong>of</strong>' the qbutti ncr fltreet n-r.,nh.,C"l', i!l''''YeJ ir>p' pnQ n"yement in front <strong>of</strong> or AbuttinrrA lon'" thei I' n:t'r'p"'rt", 01" be sub'; '1 ct.· to q Sge~~mE'mt f"r tr8 cost <strong>of</strong>' the fln'?Cj 1. improyewmts.Sectio"" h. Tr"t tre rl.,te::r'i~ls ;.,:it,"" .. r""je"" "lAir1 fltrep-l; js to be snr"cjp'lv imnT'oYeilsh"'1 bp "n'.r <strong>of</strong>' th!1t ",""ich i"l set f0rtr -in t,11A nl"n9 ~n09n"'cifiCflt-i.OnS 'Orepr1T'Pr'l br t,h",Cit,,:, En"i.nJ~er. ',lrich "'~ye been ",donted ~md r1re nmr on fiJp, vyit.h tre Cit" Enrrinper.Sect jon 6. 1'hot t,he Cit,r <strong>of</strong> Oxfo1"d, Hi~si'1:'1hmi !"lhr1'l in~tpJJ the S"l<strong>14</strong>tArv "nrlstor"" "1eHer mnjns~ trr> ,.,oter m'ljns, the polep "md electric ,,,ires from .. ihich the Y!'I::r'-10Uflproperti.es qre to be ~f>rvPr'l, Rncl the. fi"'e h~rrlrm1ts neceS.9f'!r~r to thr> n:r'('+:p~+.ion 0.(.' tt.,r:qre", ?nd th""t s8id Cit." shn' J nR" onl"-thirn the co"'t <strong>of</strong>' t.he f"rodinC"l'. O'1'''Yelirw "nr1p"vi nf1 streets.Section 7. Thpt the ~:\br r.f' <strong>Oxford</strong>, Ni8s:i~:'1jnni ShRll not be oblirr.,ted no'" rernrireot.!"' furni"'t., t.h'" utiJitiefl ment;oYl')n in Section 6 <strong>of</strong>' this resolutjon excent in tre Rre~be" TIP' deyeloneil. "r1-d cr. j:3 tn be,.,.in in t,he 9re8. npnreflt thA DOll0"l,,')'3 Subdiyhlion, qnil tl1ento 'Or0ceed in Ad,ioininp' QreAS f'!~ n"'ce.~.lne:rmp,n Pi Ibun nne 'Or's,"led lm"nimOlls1v 5t ""8ordered th.,t tht'l pb0ve resoJution be ~donte(l.* * * * * * * * * *


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDr~- O-EMENT -~MER1DII\N-" ---IIS(!lction 5. T"" nrapert" ovners whose nropert" "butts on IT orth ] 1 th str(!letalonf"', 0ver rmd unon the I3.reQ describpr1 :in 8e~t,~0n 1 <strong>of</strong> tlri'" Resolut.ion sh~"llpa'! the cost <strong>of</strong> ccnstrut"!t:i nr' t},e st,orm sm,Ters !=Inri other necessarv drai~n, t.hecurbs "nd ("'ut.ters, e1'1c'l 1'l.11 ot.her snec~.,J imnrovements enumernted jn Section 20= t"is resalution on s..,jrl street in frGnt <strong>of</strong> or I3.buttin(1 alon" the:ir nronertv,or be subirct to asses~r<strong>of</strong>mt for the cost <strong>of</strong>' tl--Je snecil'lJ imnrovement <strong>of</strong> the sar:e.Se~tion 6. Th.,t t,h" nat (>'t'i" 1 1-1:ith which "'-' i r1 street is to be s",p.cirl' Ivimproved sl~"11 be "1ny <strong>of</strong> th"lt Hhich i'" set for.th in thp nl"n~ ann s,>pcifj c+i on'"nrenrer1 hv the Ci tv Endn"er 1.',hich h"ve been "fkmteo 0no' 1"e no" on f':i.l.~ 1.r j ththe Cit." Enrri n""'1".1 --Sp~+ion 7. Tlv,t thp Cit,· Cl.erk "1h.,ll nubli"!h tH"1 resoJutjon RS renui1"l'3n bv1'-'''1. once a "Tee1r for tln'ee 1,reekpo !lnr1 tro nr"n8rt'\"' 01 m er"l act,U!ll]v resifl:inrr onpronert'7 o'-meCi by f;heTl1 pbutt.i-r,; on s"'ir1 p"rt <strong>of</strong> saiCi ,"1treet, on "hj.c" the ~""'ec~"limprovement. "bove mFmt,ioned is to be constructed or othervrise actU''Il1v occup:vinrpropert'r 01med by them abutt~ng on sn.id nrono~ed street. inml"ovemp.nt. nrw filetheir Hri t+'''n nrotest ,.rj tl--! t"n C1 ",.,.1r <strong>of</strong>' th~ lhv01" "'n(~ BO"'1"(l <strong>of</strong> ~,1 rler"1en <strong>of</strong> th,..Cjt'r <strong>of</strong>' Oxf'01'r1, }ri~~is"'hlDi PO'nipc:t the const, ... ll~tion <strong>of</strong> s.,;r') imnro"TP)'l0nt ...,.rit"in 1t:: n"v


~.-.--- ...1~r-=-. -.. --.-.-"---"" ,--~ --~-.O"£MENT - MER"IOUN.;i-" ..--~"'~---~ ..MINUTE BOOK NQ._ <strong>14</strong>" CITY OF OXFORD-IlA RESOUJT:rON DECT ~.HrNG ImCES~r\RY CEHTA.IN SPECUL D·JPEOVEEENTSON FILTNOPE A.VF:lTUE BF,T\,JF.F.N sour u 'PHilP f\l'TD snUTF 1'th STREETSIN TUB CT'1'Y OF CXFOHD, HISSIqSJPPI, LOCATr'G THEN, PPOVIDJEGTHA.T SPECI"'ICATTcnq ARE ON FTTF. IN rF~ C"'FICE OF THE CITYENG: NF.ER., PPOVIDHm FeR FUBUCATTON OF THIS REqOITJTJOn, .APT)FOn. DATF, TTlm IIJTD prACE FOT? FEA.R1I:('T OB.TF.CTTCHS TO THF IMPPOVE­}'~1'1Tq ATTD PROVID~ HG FOR A SPECB.L A,qSESS1'!Ji:IIT AGAJj~ST fI.BUTTEJGPROPERTY O~'TNERS TO PAY Frp SUD IJ.lPHOVEHENTS.Secticn 1. Be and it is hereby resolved b~T the Mr>yor Rnd B08rd <strong>of</strong> A]dermen<strong>of</strong> the Ci t.~r <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, l'Iississippi, thqt proceed~i np: under the 19lt2 MississippiCode Sections on Speci"'l ImprovAmpnt~, Volum~ 3, Division J6, thpt it i8 neCe"l8 p rythr>t street pAvj.nA', 1ep0 nine H!'ter connect:ic:ns, s"'nitp.r~r pnr'l storm seHers, curbsand gu+.ters be constructed on FiUmo""'e ~.venue from South L"11118r Street tr Southllth'3treet, "rhich renuires unusuRl outle.y for ",l.,jch the Gener] Imn:rovement Funi!shoula not be used.Section 2. Thpt in laying ~id npving above mentioned it "TiD be ne~essar1to In.,r lend pipe ,,}'I'~t.er connections, sBni tary s91trers nn r l storm seuers, curbs anrl~tters th.,t said inmrovemAntq renuire And i"hich ~re an unusu",J outlAY for "rh;,chthe General Imnrovement Fund i~ not '3ufftcient, I'lnd for vh5ch DU1"pose the GeneralImprovement Fund should not be u3ed.Section 3. Be it further resolved that the nl'1nn rmd snecific,"!t.ionfl nrennredby the Cit:'.' Enpineer ~md nm,r on file in the <strong>City</strong> En,:'ineer'8 <strong>of</strong>fice nrovidinp.for the I'l.bove mentioned street ppvement Rnd imnrovements enumerated in Sectj on 2<strong>of</strong>' this re~olution be nno. the S"l.me are hereby Apnrvoed and adonted.Section 4. Th"t the grades sneci fied in the r>bove mentioned pln,ns "1nsnecific",tinn~ ".re hereby aGopted rmd established


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDOEMENT - MERIDIAN- - '~Th0 f'lnticinntec1 (li~Cu.RRion <strong>of</strong> rd do nO'1 ,!'In ~ournsine die.NAYORJ


! , .•----.~-,... .---,------_..- .-... _-_. .- ~ --_..... _._-_ .. __ .. _-----_. - -- - --~.-DEMENT - MErflDIANMINUTE_ BQ"QK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF ,OXFORD---~ -- ---.----~---.-.- .--.----. -- ---.--~--:-"-- - ~- '~~'::.' ---:::-.:::- . -.'. -.~ --Februflr;r 7, <strong>1950</strong>UNITED STATES OF A.NERICAS TAT E OF MIS S I S8 I P P IC 0 U N TY 0 F L A FAY E T T ECIT Y 0 FOX FOR D* * * * * * * * * * * * ** * * * * * * * * * ** * * * * * * * ** * * * * * ** * * * ** * **REGUTAR HEETING7: 30 PHBe it remembered th~t the Bo~rd <strong>of</strong> Hayor ~md Alderman <strong>of</strong> the Cit.y <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Missi~sipni, metin rep'ular session At the <strong>City</strong> Hall at 7:30 PH, TuesdAY, February .7, <strong>1950</strong>, it being the time~nd nll'l.ce fi.~ed by If'w for the holClin f1 <strong>of</strong> said meet:: np', 1,Then !>nd ",here the fol1m>1inr ,·rerepresent:R. X. WilliaIti$, Mayor, 'presidingBen ~T~ck Hilbun, Aldermpn i.fprd 1~". T. Chand] er, Alderman 'VJA.rd .2H. S. S1 ~Jr-, Aldermrm Ward 3T. E. Combs, Alderm~n l.fa.rd 4A. H. Avent, AldernlPn At terge***C. E.C. P.E. P.w. N.C. D.****** ***H"lrrison, Sunt. Lir;ht 1St Wa.ter Dent.Fulmer, Denutv Clerk F!' Tf\x CollectorLol-Te, Cit" EngineerEthrid2e (actin~ for T. R. Ethridge) Citv AttorneyNA.lone, <strong>City</strong> Narshal*** ***.~fter the meetin~~ had been opened accoTd~nl" to law, the following bus:iness was trl'ln~8cted:On motion made, seconded and passed it was ordered that the fol1mring '3.CColmts be AIIOl.fed forP8,yment out <strong>of</strong> the resnecti ve funds:573157~;:>57335734,57355736,5737573~,573 Q57/'D,57/,157/,257/a57/.4,5745. 57/l-65751,57/+757/'~57495'75n,5591,5599,5606561t;5622.56255632. '-613.563/,5615The Americ


22MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD~.CEMENT - MERIDIA.N-. ;: l·r~RP~N 'HO..~llOFN\l'&)61~,503'7&)61Q1:;61()1:;6/'f)561.1C,6 / ?56/~56Ml56/,556/,656/L?56/1~56695~"?571:;'1&)r-. C:'2t::.75/,.567t::.SQ/'58/'.65852585J585058/'.958M~'it!. T. Ch"tyllA'l", ,T"'nUPT''' nn.oo?t)o .on6/ .7?69.~('I19.661°.6/:?J?77JOo.on67.6010,000.0032.5 n1?'5032.5061.?0':l~ ._50_. "ISTPEW' FUlm -' .. ..,..... .,-,-"~,,5757575P.57S 05760576J576?5761&)76-'5761:;5766576757M5769577077715771577/.577t::.57'765777577957805781578?578'2S'7P.I578t)5'7065787578857895790C,791&)'7 0 ')&)79"5791.Slj9:::>c,s9656"''''t::.6n'756"t::.61{}(er-D"'n P:"'onu('t,.-.. t,r"ff~r. n,,:i n+ p. street broomsChoct",,,,, Inc., O(lnCrAte nin p , tees, 1-rroS, bend s, m"t.t,ocY:~.bi 4-,,,. ni n p '/J'!"'8nchesHus~e' 1 Fur'1 r:e, [f'l""vf!lnr. Tt!i 11 i'1m All is(l"Y) Bu~b , nu1'inr- teet}1foY' EnY'lSh"'"(nr:L 'wner)~. S. D"'rlpv ~ Co., nolice C8nBoyce G. Brqttnn, feedjnr prisonersCorinth IIp chj n8I"'" Co., 100' c hq -; n, hook01, shutsF. T,T. Rp 11 c: E· Son, renll'lce door ulnA"1.[0..,+'81:" "1..1+0 A.ssoc. Sto""e, H"'AnCr , r p i;C 1 "8t ~ SO('V8tB. f". Rmi th p. ~on, C(lnn"'r ndAntnY''''n"'n lins r,linic~ trep+.ment f'or PR.ul Vullis, hborerOxforr'l Pot.or Co., rr-mq:i r nnrt for ?~ •. ?1~2:::>P.Vprinu.006/,." .~n6C::&).85?()n7/0.90


~ ..... .._ ... _ .......•.... -O-MNt:iiERlDIA" .. ···· .. ····· ...L.=c-,,-" .. ccc_,,-.... #-......... ~ ... ".MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDA,.GGOUlJTA.MOUNTil,5620.56235628.&)62Q,5795,58/"2Lester Frierson, hR,111ing'tT. Ir~, Hills, h.n. SF:ll"ryG. D. Parker, .T~mur>r~T (9.!~0 t"x H/h)R.ohert I,. Tirh.rell, JanuRr,T Sl1}"rvDn lev I,umber Co., lumber, cement, n p i} 9B"Ink <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, t,~xes ",/h .T"mu!'1ry?36Vari()us235225?3°VRriou~~ 18.0050.00165.60150.0026.079.·4c'LTOTA.T"~l5593,560856l?561756265627.5(:'91.,5(,q').569~.~69/·569t),56 0 65697,5698'56995'700'1570 l5702570357045705,5706t)7075708. 57f"10,57105711.571?.571?57U..57155'16&)717C. P. Fulmpr, n'3.y-rol1, .T ~n. 7C. P. FulJl1er, DAyro11, .T~1n. If.C. P. Fulmer, na:-TolJ, J001, tuitionHiss Rich'1rdson, Detty cash<strong>Oxford</strong> Tr"linjnp' 8c"'001, pettv cr>sh33233233.233?3363 0 733033011031033032~32~32233630733630731.Q33q32230'73363J8.C318C334C318C336C3~_13071 0 W:11; L!.5.0045.0045.001:.5.0016/,.lt..352.003.303n.'?82/",7.11:247.1',.247 .!~'72/"" .15247.138.2128..0035.074.l .. 73.7620.753.2521./,.<strong>14</strong>1.51?q9.91L, .• 653.747.393.?525.7239.5320.503,166.6622.51116.6857185719572057?1572'?57235724·572557 2657Z7572~5729573058L:J5853TRyloe Pf'N~r Co., floor H"tXThe St,nnle" Bo",m ..'1r Co., record plrwerSouthern Bel l TeJ. f: Tel. Go., .Jr:m. 2l billReynolds P. 8· H. pnd EJec. Service, ~T8n. ~CC()untThe J. E. Neils(lTI Co., reimburseRent for cOA,lNissi8sippi School Supply Co., supplies<strong>Oxford</strong> I·ir11t g. Hater Dent., .Tnn. 1 billsBonn Nusic Co., Dec. 30 str>.tementRubank, Inc., musmmUniversit,r High School, tuitionE]liott, Hl'lrdHl'lre Co., ,Tpn. A.ccotmtUniversity Hirh Sc1-~ool, Fork by Hermr->n F"emnHiss HI'I.ttie Richardson, petty c8sh~nnk <strong>of</strong> Oxfo-rd, t,nxes H/h J",nuaryTeRchpr I s Retirement S:rntem <strong>of</strong>' l1iss., w/h I,th nw'rter333,32230733633/"322 8r 318334 & 331.G112312311336122Vr.ious~lnrious80.g01 1.7.505.65'2°.95204.40216.5690.,4124.3219.~3,166.662.761I+e 2522.502g6.505~1.44.. --~--~-~--~~.----.~-..... - .. ---------------~-


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDflCCOUlfT' no.57965797579857995~OOI)>}OJ5>}O')5~()1I)rl-Ol5~Ot:;5R065°075>}()~5~0958105~1J5~] ')5>}1"5~J '5>}1";5~165R17c;.~J ~t:;':qg55 015600561"c;6]85h?1.561 ... 9C;65056515652£:651565/,56t:;t:;t:;656565'1565~5670567! ..5~/./..l)8;t:)F.chri.n LJ. Hj p, rJ f'n r l Co., thermost!.'lt.B." "l.vin I,ocomot.; ve Q", 1 q~ CorD., se.'"1'SOl.lthern BA 11 Tel. f:. TeJ. (;0., bill J ",.". ?,The HiJli"rd Cornor~tion, c~rtri~ae8Te"Tis SunDlv COf'1nnv, misc. RuppliAR'Prem"x Pr('\('l11~t~. ~]UJ'l. nole t",p'qRp~'n01rl~ Plmnbjnn' p. H. I'!nd Elec. ~8rvire, 1 suj+·c'"H. I310c1rm"'n R. Co., HininN c'othThe T1iJX"'.s Co., oilGen~r~l El ert ric Co.~ recept"'c188Southerr Petrol q l)m Co., oi]rr}1q Hipch.mA.)"I ... (;r0~bv Co., rubber n'" c1 r in('>' 8· f; 1 +erinrt thr0",dqTeYln"'ssee V",'lp" Elec. Co., 'inool insul qto"'s.T. H. Tuc l "'r, r oilThe J. E. Ne lq~." Co., ron°1'rq .T. E. Dihro,..t'" Co., rlr:iJ1 ho]iler f:. rl:dU nointsStu"'rt C, Irbv Co •• pole n]tes F· fittinp'sEJliott P,.,rdH"""e Ce., mi'~c. m.,t"'ri"l~ (nec.'Elliott n~r~~re Co., misc, m..,teri",lR (Jn.~Th'" Oxf'ord E"O'l"" n"";n+'ipN C~c"'Cl11"rsI,jett.s BroR. H"rovorp,. mi..,c. m"teri"'l"1<strong>Oxford</strong> ft.ut,f'\ pqrt~ Co •• mi"1c. m"teri..,lq(\'7,burn-lI.b~ton P. Co •• ~"'nhj +p,Stw'lrt. C. Trbv Co., l,.,Mns p, ,.,urmr bi +,~C. P. FulT1pr, n~'Jr('ll ~ ,Tn. 7r. 'P. Fulrnnr, nqy~n]l, J"n. 11C. P. Ful r'ler, ,,"vr011 , ,hn. 21C. P. Fulm0r, .,ovr011, J"'n. 28IT. 11'''' 1·al1~, ,Tnn. sn 1"'r"'Plt,0n e~~:inp't,on, ,T"n. s..,lnrv (R.80 tAX ,.,r/h}Louis Cpmnbe]l, ,T"'n. ~,.,l"'r" (1?/0 t"x ,.,/'IJ,)I,..,., T,. Cro"8on, ,T"'n. 8,,1 "1'"C. n. Pu 1 ",p,!", J"n. sn1,.,r"C. E. E('1rri~0n, ,T"Y'. 881,,1"" (]l,.LO tpx u/h)G. 1,1. John~on, ,Tqn. s,,1"I"'1 (?l.OO t.~x v/h'D. S. Ross, J"'n. sJ.,1"",To'hn O. EU8sel1, .T",p. s"I' r" (~.80 +,...,x ,t-J/h)n. H. Hint,e1". ,T~n. SBlnr" 1?70 t!'lX nih.T. E. H~_cb:;, .T,.m. S818.I"" (1.. 70 t..,x ,dh)1,T8rv K,.,t.e Feard, .T~n. s"l"'ryNann 1"roochrqrd, ,Tn",. ~'11.,T'"B"'nk nf' <strong>Oxford</strong>, tpxes FIr ,T!'lnw-'rvstreet In~terqect; nn FWl'l, tr"'n"'f'p'" <strong>of</strong>' f'unrls1·.?1I,?]I,l?I,?'?I,?I.I •.? 51,:2~le?11?21,19I,?'1,181,2', /.,10I,,?>} R. /. ~ln.9I,.? 5I.?r:,./,.?8j,?8/,'?51,.'1~I,?' .I,.?r:, .I.?~/.?8· ,I,?QI,?? f:, 1.".51 ..31V,"riou8V"riousV8.r:ioufliT"'riou~1,'1/11.1.1 J/..1?lJO/.11/,11I, l'/,.11/"~1/,J ')/.1?V"r;ou~~; 17.1 ')6. ]'71 t:;.901'1.l0?5.60J.7911.17.1. t:;1?OOlL7.6t:;?I,.,no3,611.10/2.'7011") .41,?6/.601.617.52?3.J7.7t:;'-3.11"\1/.001'.801 ./')0?no10.0t:;1&.3/"2/,1"1.86ISn.531?6.51.!.50.0n9?PIJ01.1066.~1")5, .?t:;?3 0 .701 1 J .1,('112.t:;1q,? .8/.137. '


MJNUJE BO.OK No. <strong>14</strong>, CLTY OF_OXfORD5P:')')5P:2158')/.5P:?558")65P:?'75p:?O583058:=n5P:'.I')1)~33581J..5~.351)83658371)818'J'hA <strong>Oxford</strong> EI1(11e, J11?inten!'lnce ronort~Metts Bros. H "'r(h-J~re, 1 bushin~<strong>Oxford</strong> Auto pprts Co., mi ~c. rn~t,PT':i,., 18St~ndprdOil Co.,~~~olineChoctl1H, Inc •. ~ ~r"'rninp ironsCO'l"inth H", ~}.:j n0.r~T Co., r'''' 1 v. n:i nn 1 p~,Tohn K. Ppmev , trench inn' on Tvler p. J3ckson Ave"'..Vikinp: Supnly Cornorption, cpuplin's, goosenec}cs, etc.Southern Supply Co., curb cocks0xf'nrn }1o+'o'l" Co., tr", ff'ic Ii n'rt lens"1_Ti' Comnpn'l'T, J.e8d joint r1llnFl'l"npvi~ Heter 'Pen..,j'l" f· Sunnl" Co., cm1n1 :1 ~~8Cr~.ne C0., 0'''' 1V. ni peEIJJ c,tt IJumbp", Co., P'''' 1 v. ironJqmes B. CloH 8, Sons, pipen.., 1 p~T lUmber Co., 2 bllp,s cementN. (\. Nelson Co., invo~cp '0-?P:-l9Ir~ C. :~:oJ8cl1 Ce., Croc1~_·t} ~~c;~-:c'. Jen.5165115")1)525t::l~5J 1511;.51051051'.1I)' ?1)105 1 0518513513~ 19.50.:::>513.3715.')63.2!c1.3~902.702!~7 .2037.97• .306.00150.~77!~.28.~O5,763.?02.00166.0?. ___ 100• 0 ;1TOTA.1J583958L~0563056~156761)077Ozburn-Abst.on F~ Co., ~rRpl~itePAtton-Courtne" Hqrchmre, J. crm oil, p]5"'rsCIRude H. Ropch, cTr>n. 8P1 p r'V}Jevt Vinp', ,Tpn. SF\lR~rT)u..Ylc~n pqrki ~ Neter Corporati0n, Dec. Co]Jectjor,sMrs. tTc~ n Forc'l, cJ eric'" 1 Hork~ 1.004.7511)(').00165.00715.57/'6.69-....-~-".--T(\rp~.lN. O. NeJflon Co., nil)e (~"'fl)R"''''n()lc'ls P. p. F. rmo. Elec. Service, nlmnbjn. N , l!'!bor E, rpn~:ir n,.,rtc;~ PI).62_ .. _23.'L~8tu p rt C. Irby Co., Invoice No. F73P: (li(1ht. fjx-i',ul'e)(n q j n bv ner~0n~ 1 ch"'c" <strong>of</strong> lIrs. i,!. 1·1. Eq flt., Sr. by Honl'!1.JoodHPrd):::>.19On motion made by ~Jderm"'n Comhs, sec0noen by ~1rlermr>n Avent lOme'! n"'s8eo unpnimouslv it vmsorder that Speci"1} Street ImnrovemFmt , Bondfl Nos. ;,n to /,.'7 nnd'3pecial street Intersect5 onBonns Nos. /,.? to 53 inc:Jusive be recql}8d, I'l.nrl that the <strong>City</strong>A.ttorne'T t'l]'e the neceSsqI;! stepsfor such recp11.On motion m"de by Alderman A.vent, ,geconded b'I'T A,lderT'1pn Hilbun "'nn pl'1ssed unanimouA1~.oraereo. th"t the <strong>City</strong> En(:'ineer advertise for seHer c1enning ec1tlipment.it W1FlOn motion m"'.de bv Alo.prmAn Combs, seconded by Alderm~m Sisk And passed unAnimously it vms orderedthpt t.re f01101,rj n!7 lJOTJCE TO BIDDERS be nublished in Tre Oxforn Eq~le:"Not.ice is hereby d.ven th'1t the Nayor pnr1 Boqrd <strong>of</strong> A lde""men <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, MissiMip~i,Hill recejve se.Jed bid.s for street, ~nd:inp" m"Avelinr, nqv5np:, spnitqr:r And storm sevTers810n~ i-1il1iRms and S18'1< Avem1.~s ... nc'! Ave:r..t. qnd Comh8 streets bet'Jeen lnl1i"l:rlS pnn SiskA.venues, in !~vent A.cres Subdivision +.0 the Citv <strong>of</strong> Ox-f'ord, Mi,ssiFlsipni, sRid bios to beb" sed on n] RnA a.nel 8necificRt 50'18 on fi' e in t.he Ci tv Enoin"!er' 8 <strong>of</strong>'fj.ce "no to bA submittedto the <strong>City</strong> Clerk at this <strong>of</strong>fice in the Cit~r fh1] At <strong>Oxford</strong>, Hississinni, on 0'" before7:30 P.B., li'ebruaI;r 23, <strong>1950</strong>. ThA ~~q"or "nel Boord <strong>of</strong> 1I1oermen <strong>of</strong>' <strong>Oxford</strong>, Hic:;siC:;Aippi,reserve the rirht to reject Rny !'!nc'l ,.,]] bid.s."


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD1--·- ŌEME:NT - ME:R10IANi _____ ..... __ _On motion mde by ~1r"Arl11n Qis1r , f'leeon-1en. by A1r'lnrmn Chronc'!.ler "nn nnsnen. unTlimo1.lsJy it. 'Hr~~o,..r'l8reo th!1t C. P. Fnlmnr, De1'l;tv C'p-rlr nr'l. 'P"x C01 1 ACtO"', be ""'pointeo <strong>of</strong>'f:ici'11 Cit~T nE'",·." .. t,r"'r.~ 1 dE'rlPJ'ln (jh., nr'l 1 pr <strong>of</strong>f'erAtl. n motion to i~8U8 boncls in t,llP !1m01mt <strong>of</strong>' ~~, 6h~ (lno f'o'" tr'" 1'tl"'no~e <strong>of</strong>'buyinp' 1'1 np,·, ATl>1inp f'o,.. t"l-,,., , ~ ",..,+ 1'1 "nt:. 'P1-lis motion n.ipd fo:r thp 1 '1~Jr <strong>of</strong>' !1 8Accn0.On motion bv ftlilern"n Combs';, sec0nrl ecl by ~ ln~"'mpn ftven+ ,"nil n"~"'Ar'l un"lnimoll"lly it '·'''Rordered th"t. .... r> "'r1vi~c!",T eJ ACt,4 0'" to rl eterm:i ne ,.,hothe:r th" Ci t~T ,.TOll1 il issue bends jn thA "lmotmt<strong>of</strong> 8165,000 to buy a nPH eTl'"':~nc for tJ1A 111unicjn~' 1'l"'n"t 01' unulrl issue bonns in thp I'1m01mt <strong>of</strong>:t'i7t;,()(')0 for T.V. fl.. to bt'.iJr'l a suh-sbtion f0r thp 1'urn0SA 0f fU"'Y1i~""hw electrict.v to thp(j"i bT 0f' Oxfo ....(1be 118]0 nt the e..,rHeflt r'ossiblp t.imp.On m0tion made," ~ee0n,.ler'l "nil n"sser'l UD~-1), P"l r-re F17. lin'" 7Jones Pr0~uce Co., pap'e 53. linn 3.T0nps Co!"'1 v'>:rr'l, n""-'8 &)1, line 11line 77 fr0m 4~61, 570 to ., 8~')U, ,_ 0(1.('frt')m .ry II-, 1 p,0 to ~" , 1,FtFtO.~frr:P1if'. ~ 75n •fT'(\m :'\] 1,//\0 to (,. ,~ ~ ,'710.'- f'r"P1 ~ 1.700 to 7; ?()Of''''''''rJfr0T'1fromfromfro:rlfromd~ ? ,500~~ , .~()()~~' '7, l1n~:: I,.'?()c' .3,680f~ 1,55(')t(\ ~:;t,o ,I',?,()()O,', 1,100to,-; r~· 6,61nto ~!~ 1 9 0to ~ '?,90nt.0 ~~. ::>00t.r- r1-.?o(')On motion mp0 P , sAconnen pnn n'>"'8er1 1t H~8 ordere(l t.lo"t. t,nf"l fol]oujnp' n"lYI.erl n"'r~0)"l~refunr'l ,.rarrntsbe i"lsUA0DT'. H;. V. BT'''mJett, ndr on R.eceint Ho. 626 -191.8 tR"I(Pfl on c"'r not. loc"'ted in Cit.~7cl~?I, .• 19C. C. Hh,e - 1lir1 0]1 Hecejnt Ho. lnry - cP.!' over-assessed on 19/ 0 t",x roll -;'1". P. H"l"'~T - n"id on 1i.eceint. No. 1.5.1 - (W"""-""'''''''''1''TYj(m+· on 1.9/,9 tax 1'011 on pt. T.ot 6'7(~?O. if) 1'(/.nup to


27MLNUIEBQ_OK N.Q. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDFebru~.~r'1:, lq5()Pm"su~n+, to the fnllO'·rj n'" NOTICE OF' SPECI ~.l HF,E'l':' Tm the HA.~·or and BOArd <strong>of</strong> Aldermen met onFebfuAJ"T 11:, <strong>1950</strong>, At, the Ci t~r HrllJ, '\-Then and '·Thore the folloHin!:' Here Dre"lf"m+:R. X. '\.oTi11 i"'mC1, Hl'lvor, Prection Fit'h c"1.'Jinp' "'nd Dr('lvidjn",for theholdin.'" <strong>of</strong>", :'rneci.,,' 1'l0virlo"""" eJect;on uith t'he Cit,r <strong>of</strong>' Oxfo:rc'l, TJl'\f"yette County,Mississinni, for the nurnose <strong>of</strong> submittinfJ' to the au'"Jj.fier electorq <strong>of</strong>' jve C0pY <strong>of</strong>' cPJJ .•/A/ T. E.H. T.H. S.CombsC'hr.ndlerSi tj1'"A •• H. ~.ventBen .T. RDbun"A.f'ter the meetin'" h"'d been openen '


28MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDDEMENT - .... ERIDIAN,;:PFSnr'1'TON FCP ~. S'P"'CI ~ T A T)\TTSORY ET.J~CTTCN'\ RF,SOr;UTION Ct~T,Lljfrr ~~FT) PEOVID, H('. Fcn T!rr;: Berm jY~ 011' a.SP'H;CHT f,DVFj(YR" ETFoCTTClJ lHl'f' III '1'~H; CITY C" CXFOPD. T,I\F~YF'T''T'EcnmITY. HISST~STPPI, "fi'GR TH'P PUPPOSE OF STiT1HI'T'T ie', '1'0 TTTS O'CII.T.I­FlED ET'8CrronS CF srl}~D CTrry rrHn ATTEm:~rrJVE PFOIJCSTTT(]T8: o!fl".FUR. THli', IC:;Pt)l~FCE eli' ETF,C'T'PIC PPIIT '1FVEHU'H; BCJi)8 IN TPF LAXDfL1}IAMOiITIT C'[;' ~16t::, onn .no FOP TWo PlfRPOSE C'" I1.:pT:OV~ n(' TTlF, PT'ESFN'],ELECTTUC GEl; T' \'1")lG SYSTE't,{ eli' ·s~ IT) C:''1'v, cn, SECrri), A.. pnOPCSI­SITTON FOR 'i'FE IS'3WJTCE CF ETH;CTRIC ppnT R.EVETTUB B(,mS ITT TFEl;t,XIlIll,I A.TrCUI·IT OF ~~71).000.OO FIDR THE F1JRPOSE OF COYl'-q!'CTi::(i. 1 'J'1'TTTlfH' TENHESSEE VAT.T1T:1e:r..t, bv Pl"n thrc,un"h t.}-,p nurch"'~e nl1c! in~t.~ll.,tion <strong>of</strong> "'.njo~e1 E' ect.r:i.,. rren"'r.,t" 11'" Un; +, "'Y'(1 ",nnurten'1:r..cP8 thnret,n ~ "Nl bv Trlplrinr' oth:'JT' nr'ce~8""""ren,,';rf\ "nn lmnr0venent,~ unon t.ho n"'ef1~H~t e' octric po"er pJ.'mt~ 1'1nn.lnr~HEM3, " m","dmmn """ount. <strong>of</strong> C~l 6t:: ~ noo .no 'Til] be n"ce~s"'r'r to bp bo"''''o~ren "'yy'l u':1enbv ~"in Cit,,, for innrovinro' r>n(l ,.,rlrlin.n" tn Oxf'()T'n t ", n"'e'"\",,!.,.f~ 1"l1"ct,:>'~c 0'en,,!' ... t~n0· 8:'1:::1te1"':"1]'r'lT.TH~HEA.S, the Tm]n'"'~'iee Vl"llle" A.uthorit", 9.n I'INAnc~r Of the linit.en. St"t,e~ C'rovArnm8nt,h ... '1 <strong>of</strong>fered t,(, con+rl'lc+ uit,h thp Cit." <strong>of</strong> Oxf OT'r1 "'1,1 t,o "'A'1 to s"',, Citv el.oct.ric lJOHer ift,hp Cjt" ,.rill A1"l"Ct " neF e] ectY'ic pmrer SubstRtion "nc tT'''n!'lmi ~~.; on ' j npf) from the TennesseeValley Authority's SUbstation to a no"1 <strong>Oxford</strong> substation, 9.nd '\.J'i11 make necessllry extcmsiops!'>.nd imnrCY(>Flents to the 11C'ClSe'1t di:-,tr' l1U+-' nn ",rMt,er n f' t.h"" C-i t,'r nf OXf0"'rl, ~nc1 for the .C~ tyto comnly V~+,h t,'"8 o4='fp,r C'lDde bv th,e '1'pnn0~~ee V~'le~r .~ut,1"(',..-;t"' ,.,;11 "'er1U~rl'> " bonn :i"'''ue <strong>of</strong>~"irl ('~b, ('f t',,,, ]"1"..,.4""U!'1 "'mOlmt, ('f ~~'7t;,onf"',.nf"',! "nr'!IT' .. ~-,,.,~s, t,he H"''7nr n'Yl0 RO"T'rl nf' ~.1r1p'~''''''n nC> q",jn Cj-l-·v ll-ve e~t.';m-te(l t.",,,,, CO'1-l- "f' ""'Cy)..,..1(1it,-i (','Yl~ ""',.1 jlnnr('iTpment.~ tr he n~dp, t.n the Cit,,' ~ 1) ... e~~'Ylt, n"""'''' n1-n+' +'("1 hA t.:;, 6t;,()on.nn, -1"r'h'-~rp A~t4m ... J.pr1 the co~t 04=' crY't,rr·~tinf" ~d+Y) thr:> men:r.P"l8ee V.,lJe"lI.uthor:ltv .,nr1 "'T'Act1nf' " suhf:lt,,.,t'on "nn tr~nr,misr{ion , :In''l fmrl othAt' imnrovN'nnts t.o t1~A nre ... ,.,.,..,t r'lj;-t.T'j but,'; nn '3~rqteM +,1"' bn"'·'7I).oon.nn~ "'(1(1 fiY)r'l t,h"t, t,'~"" 1're~"mt, nO"8t' nlr>nt. ~.ri+""011t "il(1it,-ir.'Yl'" imnT'OVAY1ent,Q, \·d.l1 c"n­+,i'YlU8 to he in"nP,('1"o+.e to ~p""vp t.hp, Cj+.", "nn +,1,_+ t,"" :''''A''H:~nt, nO'TP,r n1"nt, qhoul,r'l be i"1~"'n'TPr'l:.,~ qtnteil. O'Y' ., '"\ub~t"t; nYl .-,n(1 t,r-n~mi ~'1ion linn ere~t.prl nrl. el pct''''ic no"p't' boudlt frn"1 t.h","'''nn''SS8e 1f.,1, A" ~l1.tl"orit", "11,1 t,},,.,t. fn'" p~ J..hp,.. ",1"'no"'0 t,l~p ~"'irl r,-i -l-" 11('" h"~ no flmrJ~ "'vr>,1-"bJ p foT' e"""pn r1 i tu"'P, ~ !'>l"n\l,nmDv,~,s; thp ~",jrl n"'''n''' "'n(l 1n"T'rl ()f II 1 ,1e ,.., 'A'" 1'1" n()'f fUT'ther f4'(1rl ""lrl oet,nT't1in" tl",t,:tt ;,.. n'"'ce~~"':>'"' t,r. n:>'nvjnA p4+her for imnT'ovinN the n'"A"H'm+. nonA"" ,.,1 "'t1t. 0 .... bnvjnf1' nn""'" fromt.1:e TP,:11lArlSAe V"llA" Aut' 0:>';+'''. h" ""rl t,hrr-un"l, t,h!,! -i.""1u,.,ncp, nf' brl"r1"1 <strong>of</strong> ~,.,jr'l Cit.". T'''l''"bl,.,~ol""lv frnm t,hA T'8VAnU"l'1 <strong>of</strong> t,h", G';+,,"l~ "'0n0,.,.,t.·;YlN ,.,nr1 r'li"1t.T'-ihut5.on "''''''+'em~ 0'" f1"(lm t.h:> C';hrl~dj."'tribut.~oYl ",,,"'tP.'I" if' no"PT' j"1 nU"'C}"~'1",,0 frr-m tl'8 'renn"'''''"!'!'''' 'if..,ll",,, 1'\.l1.thoritv r>n(l rli"trPmt.er'ltn the Cj ~'.": "'''n1,T1 -T7c,?H;ns, the Cit,," no" ll"'~ p choi~e beti-T9Gn ,·,het.h"r i+ "1h O,,<strong>14</strong> c0pt,inue o"'C'>T'''t.·nro' it.~n"'e"1P,11t, n1~nt, "nn P1..,lre +,1"", ~+'r>tAd "lOc'ljtjr·~"1 +,., it. or wh~tl~Al' i+ ",1.- 0 111,.1 crr+r"ct ~'fith thFl"'pnnessee ir ... 1 1p" Authorit.", nl,"'C}l-'e auhP1i ++,: nN r>. 8n8,.:i fj r>nrl"'no",it.ion fo'" .., bnw1 j"'''l1'' 4='0'" p n'"'r+''icu1",.. nu"'no"'p, tJhe oup1if-ien. eJpcto"'''' <strong>of</strong>' '1',>'0 C:it,vf'lhouJn mnlrA ,., choice bAt' ..rp,pn ,,,hpt,1.p,.. t.hp," ~.Tnnt, -r,n 1r8An the 1're~ent n'."nt "no improvp, :it, 0'" buyrO"er ft'''m t.'~n 'i'0nn"",,,,,,,e "r>llAV ~'ut,hOT'5.t,~r in~t0r'1"1. ~'>1lrl. th,.,t '1 Rneci"l. '1dvi:;('rv elr>ct"nn "''"n111r'lb'" ~p11nd tn submit, +,hpf1A ""tern"Hvp n1"onos1.+, 4 nne; t.o tl]O el"lctoJ'~te, t,l,P T'esuJ+ <strong>of</strong> l"":i.chv"uld !'>dvi "'0 +,11e }'!"'"'0T''''nrJ '3o..,rr' n-'" ~ l,ler''18ll <strong>of</strong>' t 1 '0 nref'erAl1Ce <strong>of</strong> th" np0nle~ "'nd +,h",,,,,,,,,ftpT't.hn r..i..,"nT' "nrl ~o",:>'r'! co111r'! 8ubm:it. ..,t, n '1j!;t n .... p,ln,,+.:inn ~ "nncific nrC'nn.~it.'on ","1 to p bn1"\rli~"'1'" +,.. "'ccomnli'11• +,hp T'p,"u1J." r,nr"'nv"r'l j't1 t,}·';", qnl"cin' pr'lv'~orv e'"'('t,irn: P'l"(1ll'TF~)-:;:\S, ",1thouNh "1",';r'l SW"Ci.,1 ~"1v:i",01"':" ~lnct.ion Hil' bo '"'nvisorv nn1". "nr1 '.'T~ll nnti+se1 f ccn~titut.e "n ",,,+: o,..i:0n+,ion t,n i"'~l1P. b0't1n~ foT' A:i-thpT' Of ",,,j0 nu"",o~p". jt, 1.1511 ';11fOT'''''t,l,e l,!"o'" .,nn Bo"rd <strong>of</strong> t,he pi"1hG~ Of thA Al"'ct.o!'!'>t.8 on t is imno .... t,r> nt, j"'f\U8 foT' the Cjt,v~ "no"nTPRBt.S, the "1"j.rl Ci tv <strong>of</strong> ClxfoY'n no" h~ S out;;t."'n(lj nl; no innebtennpS8, t.hn n""ment 04='.,J..,ich i'1 ChAT'Npbl


29'1f..---~C" ~ -.~-~:i._c==. "'~ .:;:c_:.::C~'UElIl"EIIT - M£RTDTAN-If .:__ ..'MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OJ OXFORDTm~RR~ teo herein, either <strong>of</strong> ul-.ich Hill involve the issu.."nce <strong>of</strong>"r'loiticn"" p]t:;>ct-ric nl "nt reve"1ue b0Y'OS <strong>of</strong> spid <strong>City</strong>, as herein recited;NO~T, 'T'1:f~REFO"OE, BB 1'1' RESOV/ED BY TTfS lTA_YOR (qm B(1~PT) eF l\J.T)ER;~n OF 'rUB CJTV eli'O:,?,l;>(Y"n, Vlli'l\YETTE C01H11'Y, J·rISiTu"sdn'", the lIth 01"\" 0'" Mn.rch, <strong>1950</strong>Shll the Citv <strong>of</strong> Oxfo:r-Cl, Mi~"li"1sinni, i~sue itfl RJectricRevenue Pl


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...--,------ --.-~--------._--- -.-. -_ .. _.- ->~-DEMENT "::MERII.:IIAN- ~,,-,-, ..... ,_. --,MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFOR.D-_ ..<strong>of</strong>' e] ectric nouer "nd fen' t.hA c r"'lted in s 9xtorcL~ng),,"e, 1'1.1'1 d:irected in Secti0n 6 "bove8nd as re('!uired by ',ai·T.A.lde-~rnf.m H. S. SisJr Sl"c('ni1ed the motion to adon+. +'r.p forel"c>:ing rAsoltuion, ann,thp ('!ue"1t:i.on being nut to a roll-call vote, the -result vms flS f011o~·'~:~Jnern1.'1n H. S. SisJ~ voted Yea.AldermRn A. H. A.vent vot.en Yea.AJ i1 ermen T. E. COMhs vo+·en v,...~ .•JI.lc'lernnn H. T. ChRnrlJr>r voten YA"'.A.IClerml'm B • • T. Filhlm vo+en A.bsen+' •'1'h,.., m0Mon h"v:in C1 recetvec'l the p,ff'j rm..,tive vote <strong>of</strong> p' 1 <strong>of</strong>' the A.1.der'en nrl'l~l'lnt. theM'wor onc1.qred the moti on cRrrien ppn thl'l re"lolution ""'onted./~/ T. E. CombsCi t" Cll'lr 1r/ '!-.r"",C'"t' ",.",.1 B(v'''''~ Bf IIldermp,n <strong>of</strong>'


o ... ___ ~""'-'-".~""-'"r 32"". ___ u_._ .. _~.,-_.OEMENT - MERIDIANMINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD..()n 1";'J(ltjl""" 1"')~'~" 1T' ~1~",t'Y''-'n ('(lmh". ~('!I:~r...,r1eo by I\.lclerrnn.n ~ynrd', "'Y1~ Dnflfled unaninou~lv it "..,~OT'r'lA ... ...,r 1 +,h...,t, Ch","'le"l ,r> 'rr"'n""''''r'l''1:;,..h+, Bono A.tt.01·n0"~. ~t,. Toni"l. Hj'1flr'u'!'~, h~ er:l'r'\1c~rer1 on P,b~si"l tYf' 1/4 <strong>of</strong> 1~" +,..,v O"~r!1nntion P"l '" nr:" nt">111tr'T nrl"(!Pfl:=dnp' nl"'llt. +'0 hl"r'i.n nn"Y'~+irl~M (In or befo"e,Tl'nu"'r,r 15th. 1"'50; th"t ,v,icl 1,I,-wor "'nn Bo"rd (',f fl.lderl~en siO'nifir:rl l.-'-"1 in+pnt.5.nn ('f'r'')''''ntjno "1",id n,.,t.it.j.(ln on or l)(~1.1t Dece1'1b",r 6th, Jg/..o, "S shOHn bv r,i+," <strong>of</strong>' 1.."I'f'ord,l;i~~i~"'inni Hjnute R(lo}~ ITo. 1~, p,.,r,e /.»'9.You')" net.it.jcrer n()" nl"lti+-i,,1"'" t}1j~ rono",.,b1,., rrn;Tf">'!'nj'l"1(' b(','" ()f' +,~,t"> C:itv cf'(I'l('+'('I~r1. l,(i,~"'i.~~innj +,h..,t, it, Y'''nn''''Y'' nnn..,ir1p.r"t.~on nf' the r>f'o"'(,>T'1~nt:ir .. (.')r1 m"'+,t,er: t,lv,+ it.!'Iecent "",rl ·f'-i 1e. in f'('I')""'1 ",,,rl it.,. e,,'pcu+ion, t,1'5.~ n At.jt,-i('l1"l in ~r1r'1-iti(ln t.n "']1rl in "'1pnnr1An+<strong>of</strong>' t,l~e nAti t,-i on h~""'et,<strong>of</strong>'0'!'P f-i 1 er1 }'''rein ~ "nn t'h"t, t,},,, "1" i rl I,;""'C'T' ",'"f! B()"rr1 (If' ~ 1 rler en <strong>of</strong>'t.r") C-it.'7 <strong>of</strong>' Oxf'o')"~, l'fif'sj lree1\~ in t,1,,,, Oyfn""n Ep [118, ~ nmrCln"ner nubl i ~"prl "'1"n h"'v:~ !l,n' rtAn0r'1.1ci""'cu'~tion in T·"lf",vAtte C()1mtv "nrl <strong>Oxford</strong>, },!i~"'5s"liDni, "TICl t,},..,+,


~33\MI~JJTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY .~OF OXFORDThe H"l.vor ~nd Bo~rd <strong>of</strong> A1de:rmen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> Oxf'",""(l, Mi~"1j"1


34'_.. - - ~DEMENT - MERIDIA.NMINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD1vI E E '1'-~ ,-" ._-I N GPU1"10"1.'0 <strong>of</strong>' ~Jnp,..rnP,l1 '::)t">t onFebru"r" 2i. <strong>1950</strong> • ,,+ tnn Cit~' '4'1, ,/rr-rt' onrl ~'Tho1.'e thn f"110,,in'" vere n1"e"1ent,·'R. X. TTil 1 i,,'-1C1, l-h"or! Pre~inin'"fl. T1 •. ~vent, ,rt,Jnermnn ot T,p"'p'e1,J. 1'. C}v~.n01 er. fl1 rlprm"n T,Tprn ?Ben T..,C" 'R"i 1b1Jn. fl1-'le""mr>n 1,Tnrn 11'. E. COIl1h!'1, ~ 1 rlerm.,.. nrl ,,11 ot.1-",,,, yn.,tt,er~ "1Y>0 t in ........ +h~t m..,v COT'1'" bPf'C""'Athis "'""vernin!'" borl" unrlpr t"'p l~"~ ('If' t.'hp' 8t"te <strong>of</strong> Hiq'ly "t 1p.,.~t, t.hrpp, hour'1 bAfo""p t,l~p t,.;T"!" oP thp m p 0t-i'Y'.N rna',T"''; V" ('.r-nTl' ,,-I" tl,p c' 1 •('Ben ~. Hi1h'1n(P.q.8:i"1"(fl.. F. Avent('1'. F.. Comb"!T "''''ve +n18 ri.,u eXPcu+,ed +"'P. "itFdn , •.,..-it n"',., .... r-'1,,1hr hv "1A1"V:~"'O' n,,+icp on tJ.,,, f',...1'0·,rl}y" a1rlp1"wm('f' the Ci.t,,, <strong>of</strong>' Oyf'o .....(1ot. 1",,,,"1+ t,"h.,.,pp h(1)1"'" bp-l"o"'p 7:")"" 0'c1"c" P.'tvf. +,'hi'1 rl"1te.RAn ,T. T-Tilb"n! H.q. Siql'! A."'. ,flvent: rr. r.;. rnmh"1.• f'+",.,.. n~' ; ("·"nt. "1Porcn "In''! inl1u; rr 1,T. '1'. Chonn' ,.. CC"u1 r'l no-l- bp. fOllnri.rflh-i ... +n" ?irn ri'- oP 'l


35, ~-----'., . - ~j, ,,, ... ,,. - -~~-----.-.OEM~NT ':MERIOIAN --.__ ----,----c:.:.---' _MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDl.T. T .• O'Np,~l, B~tesvn1e, Hi~s.\'lo:r'sh"'m Bro!'l., Co.,..inth, Hi'1s.H. F. Hpt,t'1, T,ouir,vil]e, l1iss.Stip']er Const. Co., Grep,mT000, Ni9S.DAltA DrqinAO'€' ~Const. Co., Greemrille."j0s.T.enoy 1=1 13 eo , Belzoni, Mi:"r-:!..TAr:r" A.lex~mr'ler ~o., Hl"ttiE'sburp', Hiqs.Tnr:tr"rrl Dirt Hover, vJ0ter V,7~3P ~ ner--4e: .. 1.',(11~6,On~.~oTl~r ell. vr'l,ner ·cu. vr'l,n"lr cu. yr'l .•ner ·cu. yr'l.ne:r cu. V0,61 00J.'-r,(\·CU. vr'l.AA • P'!'. P' ,?l,OOO @S'i5,3] 6.:::'5'21, ()()O @ ~/. , (pn. 00 (~2 ~ per cn.yd.)(iOn m(\tion IDflde, l'1ecrnCled 0 +1'o"t ~~ 1. hids subm5tted excert the di~movjn'" bjr'ls li np.r cn. 'In.tn" bir'l fo"" rlJ:",t m(\vjn'" be~c]r'leT'T'1Ann. RBSrTtJ'T'ION DETEJlMINIW1 TC' PIIOCElm MITF TEE SPBCH.I D1PRf1VEHENTSAND O?DE?:rNG TPE CI'l'V ENr,.PT~ER. liND T~ STR.:r 3ntl: d~w <strong>of</strong>' J'hnu"'r", ] g'50 , I>t a SpeciAl Heetin r1 <strong>of</strong> tht'> H~vor "\nd BOArd <strong>of</strong><strong>of</strong>' the Cit" <strong>of</strong> Oxfo""n, Hi~l'1; ] out]"" ~m(l co~t pn0 forF1~ic1-. t1'o!'1 n'en"'r~' imn:rnvement fllna s1'oouJ r'l not be u"'led, excent in '10 f'pr M,1 I'll lowen ~r Section1677 0f' tht'> Ni~!'li~8;nni C(I~e <strong>of</strong> lqJ?: ?nn,;,Th o ren"1, the Ci t,r Cler]r nubl is"ec" 8"\ir1 resrlutj on in Th" Oxfo.,..d Eqp'] .... , p n~"~nR.ner nubl i~hoojn the ~jbr <strong>of</strong> Oxfo""d, Ni~~is"11nni, once I'l week for' thr'ee succesl'1ive ~.J'eekr; on the f(\11m.J'jne- dptes,tmdt: - Febru"r:' ?, <strong>1950</strong>, Febru"T"" 9, <strong>1950</strong>, ~nd Webru.,I'"'~ 16, <strong>1950</strong>; "nil,Hhpreqs, a maioritv <strong>of</strong>' t"e o'mers <strong>of</strong> pronert" "'ho actu q l]y resirte on 0'" OCCUPY nro'f)prtyovned b:'l them I'lbnttin(! on sqid n"rt <strong>of</strong> s"'.id street h"ve not fn,en t1'oe~r ~·rrj.tt,en nrotest uiththp Cler'r <strong>of</strong>' thr:> }f""or f-l.nd Bo"rd <strong>of</strong> AJrlermen <strong>of</strong>' the Cit'· <strong>of</strong>' qxfo.,..d, Hi"~is(';tpni, 1'lf'J nrnvir'lenil nrotests apAinstt.he crnstructjon <strong>of</strong>' fl"\id s'nt'>o:iJ'1 imnrovements, I'Id~ud.p'el'1 tnnt no ClUCCPC1f1f'UJ oh;ect .'; rn


~/( 36"""~~"'-~~-"-"-'.'---~-MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD:-'--,-~OEMENT - MERIDIANC.p~t,:i0n '>. 'J'h~t. t.,no (;jt,,, F.nr·"neer bP. nn-'1 ,,,,, i~ h'"'r'pbv r'P'"'ll'i"Y'Pr'l t,,", '-pen"n "~~nlmt ('If't'b,..,~o~t (If' "'~i.rl ~:i"''' i":'n"Y'r"(->n'lpnt,~ .,'nrl rn",'"p. ., "''''''''o,...t, t.1"'\ t.h;'"' r,.(lvp.1'n:in"" Aut'b(lT'.;t,,, jn o,...ilpT' th",t,~..,';-'1 Governinr1 l\uth O,..4t,," TrJp·· levv +,hp 8 noCj",' "xen "''11,..1 1'eOU1"Y'Ar'l t.t" D"" f'(I"Y' cu""b~... nrl O'ut,t.erc:, incirler:+


MINUTE BOOK N.o. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDDEMENT :·:M'ERIOIAN'.-'.. ... -'F"c·",_._-",:::cc_-,,· ..Sect1011 1. Th + tre Cit-, RnP'inA",:r n ~nr'! the Street Comm1iO:'li011Ar b", "l1d the;1 I'lr~ herebyautrori?:er'i to cnn'"'truct, or c


\38MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDOEMENT - M!:Rl0IAN"'Qe it O'l"rl'" 1 ner'1 bv thp 1,1..,vo'l" ,.,nrl BOR'I"rl nf" ~ 1 c1ermAYI <strong>of</strong>' t,h0 Cit·" <strong>of</strong> (\Xf'O,.ri. Mj ~Ri ~Rinni ~~f>ct; on 1. 1'}-"+, t,h' Cj +,. ';n""; npe" "nrl +.1,,,, 'itreet. COY'1mi'1~i('ln"1" bp, "'n(~ +'l'lev 1'1.1"1'' ',1:",'1 ..,n0Dt,en bv t-l1P-£'01 1 01,.T~ 1, VO+,A ~~ 1 r'l err;]n n A. H. Avent, • vo+,pr1 Yep11 1'T. 1'. Cl'1nnr'l1 p T', vo+e0 y",,,T. E. C('ImbG, vot.enri n"s"'erl un"''''imo11C!lv jJ. ""'8 o,.r'!prec1t.h.,t '"I 6-jn~h "ot,er 1',,"'1.n be DU+' :in on Sout,lc l'':1-,h ~t. (p"'t- F.,le" n,.jve'.(In 'lot-olon J11,'lrl",. 8P.C0l']-l"lN ..,n r1 n"QSeil. i+ lr..,~ o1"oeror1 t,1,..,t. t,1"", 'Rr"'~n T'PCe~8 un+.;l Tuesday, March7th, <strong>1950</strong>." ', ,~.#


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---~',f·iMINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDOEMENT - MERIDIANl''''1'''ir y ' r,0nntV. Ye11v~.11", f,1"1:"''''1.'-''i, 1\1('1".6(,· Q,J.,priff "'n,l C011P,C+.()T', ).1()1.1r+"~~ TT , T1,",. ~r]-"Y1""~.'"';~~.:'('I~ .. ~('ll Th}:pr, Sherif'f' ..",,: C011pc+,o", 1:UT'1"'T'P'(,"1boT'0, '1"'-.-,,.., .... ~"1, ~'.?16.i,:,~·· ... r·'~, 'T'1"~v-i~ (!1"~V {'. ~. '-. Sr..,,, 1''''(''''(''1+(,>(1 f'()1" '-'rn1"ov.-,l .-,nr1 npt,~+:lon'i'n" +(' '~110 Qt"'+·e T·en i"l"t,u .... p~ rp,~nlu+,j ('In ~(''''''I'~~ ~l(~ +, (:\"""'n0~T~!, ·I·~.~ 1,: .... ..- .. (',.... "'lyy' 'l0r>"r1 <strong>of</strong> r\,lrlci'rl(,~ +r' 10'"1~P to +,1,~.,...... 01\ ~ 1 ('pro +er"'1l)~('dM +,1." r..r..r:. T'1,('"p.,..t.-' f'01" " '1"1(,,, b~1""'. rn'h", iT"t~ '.f~"". I1v",~" S~.-." "nri C'h!1n(~l,",1"! II;'".,,,. nV(yn+~Yl,l ('!(,l'1b". 1:1". Uj.11~~T1'" ~r"+,,r1 1171..,v~· +,l,U'" thr. "''-''''()111-1·.~nn '·1" .... 1"('-i"'~t",ri.Cn 1'11.t ,-i(,.Y' n,,(l,., h" ~lrl"''''rn~Y1 r.()~,'hC', .... "~r·,,,""'rl ['" 'lri(,1""(1"'rI ,T-ill),)l' ~Y'.1 n",~,.,,,ri un"ninr,u.-. 1 " ~t. ""co,,"r1pT'(>,1 -I:'.1,,,t, 7,,"7'("'; he ~"""'1V'r'l +,- .T..,r.,.. ..... n"rr;.,..t T~v-inr·-un+'" he...,"Y"r"..,....,....v(:)~ T(",- n"'rmr- .... J.... ..CO'RPOILTIO\l' FU!JDl"'Jm LLI\} r 'f NO.t;9915'792t;99~t;99':1) 0 9559965997611759985RcrJ6000600160026003600460056006600760086009601060ll6012601360H6015601660176018601960206(l2l602260~3602460251)085608660876092610h6090610?6108hl0961105el+65682t;68h585658645866t;87658805884TO:1WMllCGOUNT NO.rrh~ Orford }


DEMrN"f:'" MERIDIAN·-" ~ "WA..'tffiANT NO.588858975902 '5906'590759085909591059ll591359<strong>14</strong>59155916',)91?•. f,59185919592059215922592350245925'59~" 592'"595959?16092MINUTE BOOK NQ~t4, CITY OF OXFORDI-_---'"-.------..---.--. --.:~-...---..-.-. ....--=.-------,.-:-----.-~.;;_- ..,_=:c7"'. ==~===l---------------_ ----.... .._--.-.- ---- --_. ".:----_'.' ..__ .- _. -"" .....- -.---.---. ----- __._='-'"-=··:=__--"0.-'_.. __'-'__'"="-'-..:.-"-·;;_;·... '1,-,-··TO i':lIOMUnited Gas Corporation, fuel period ending 1-],.8-50C. P. Fulmer, payroll, Feb. 25A. K. Gill, advance on Wil s:>n House co ntractA. H. Avent, Feb. salaryW. T. (.;harrl1er, Feb. salaryT. E. Gomhs, Feb. salaryT. R. Ethridge, Feb. SOiIlaryC. P. Fulm~r, Feb. salaryMary Kate Heard, Feb. salaryBan Jack Hilbun, Feh. salaryW. G. Kinrnons;, Feb. salaryC. D. Malone, Feb. s.u .. ryR. H. Mills, Feb. s..:LaryG. D. Parker, Feb. salaryMrs. Hose Rowh.rrl, Feb. sah.ryH. ~. Sisk, Feb. salaryR. E. Todd, F~b. salaryR. X. :Villiams, Feb. salaryNona Woodward, !


1_48II \-DEMENT - MfPIDIAN\VARRANT NO.5cr7t59",5C)78597959805,81598259835984598559865986598759885989598959,059745931593258995886588358795865585856866055005660576058605'6060606160626063606460656066606760686069"no60716073607460726094609461Ge610056895(,875'')95859586258685871589158925900590459055'3359345936593759385939594059415'425943MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDTO WHOMS. C. To<strong>of</strong> and Co.Miss Richardson, petty cashGeorc1a School ~k Depositar,y, Inc.Scott F~eSJJal'land. COIlpRlYCDD tral ~aup&ny', Inc., ioraxo<strong>Oxford</strong> Electric Co.Elliott HardWare Co.Red !,;OII.et, Inc.The J. E. Neilson C.Tayloe Pap er CoapanO<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Li,ht .ill Fe •• 1, Grauaar Schoo.<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Licht ltill Be •• 1, Colored Sckoo1Reynolds P. md H. and Elec. ServiceUniversity Hi&h School, tuitionS. C. Gooden, petty cash (<strong>January</strong>)S. C. Gooden, petty cash (Fe.ruary)Southern Jell Tel. and Tel. Co., Fe. sl .ill for 538Teachers' salaries already is au. edtL. G. Lynch, 194' tax refuniJ. D. Cole, Fe •• salaryRichard E. Keye, Jr., Fe •• salaryC. P. Fulmer, payroll, Fe.. 25W. P. Haley, refund <strong>of</strong> 1949 tax on Part Lot 67C. C. Mize, refund or car tax 1949Dr. E. V. Bramlett, fefund <strong>of</strong> 1948 tax on carC. P • Fulmer, p qroll, Felt. 18C. P. Fulmer, payroll, Fe •• IIC. P. Fulmer, pqroll, Fe.. 4LIGHT FUNDSouthern Supply Co., 4 meters, .1ow torch, screws, lto1ts,emery cloth, Cr. Memo. 2151 & '6.00 overpayment <strong>of</strong> Fe ••Cr.Cr.Stuart C. IrDy Co., wire, Drace, lto1ts, clovesSwthern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co., FeD. a1 .ill for 220American Locoaoti ye Co., eneine repair partsN. O. Nelson Co., Corporation cocks - _Credit Memo. No. Jan 30, <strong>1950</strong>Lewis Supply Co., .£),180. suppliesIf If IfGrqaar }i;lec. Co., wrenches, cround clampsElectric lieter Servic e, 12 meters, meter partsTennessee Valley E1ec. Supply Co., service racksBaldwin Locomotive Sales Corp., 8 casketsJ. H. Tucker, OilWD..W. NUient & Co., Inc •• , fUter.acs & spacer .. tsNickles-8chwent Corp., encme repair partsNord.erc ur,. Co., engine repair parts.The Texas Co., oilReynolds P. & H. Co., 1 ,auceThe Riechrlan-Gros.y Co., cotton wastt'r, ru •• er packincSouthem Petroleum Co., fuel oilPatton-Gourtney Hardware Co. Fuel oilDement Printinc Co., <strong>of</strong>fice 81pp118sBank <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, taxes withhelAl Fe ••Elliott Hardware Co., misc. suppliesElliott Hardware Co., suppliesMetts Brothers Hardware, Mi8C. items* Fe ... Acct.)Letts Brothers Hardware, Misc suppliesC. P. Fulaer, petty cashC. P. Fulmer, pqroll, Feb. 4C. P. Fulmer, petty cash - freicht on pistonC. P. Fulaer, payroll, Fe.. 11lank 0 f <strong>Oxford</strong>, refund due overcharce on Fe.. light .illC. P. Fulmer, petty cashc. P. Fulnaer, pqroll, Fell. 18Stuart C. Ir.y Co., Inv. No. #121597 less Cr. MeBo. $5.71Stuart C. Ir.y Co., lnv. Nos. 23136 & 23768C. P. FulIler, payroll, Feb. 25Ira 1.. Crowson, Fe.. salary)(iss Jetssie Branlett, refund <strong>of</strong> 11&ht .,.l1s pair in errorElton Addington, Fe •• salaryLads Caapltell, Fe.. sal.arTC.P.Fulmer, Fe •• salar,yC. E. Harrison, Fe •• salaryMary Kate Heard, Fe.. salaryG. ". Johnson, Fe •• salaryD. S. Ross, Fe.. salaryJohn Russell, Fe •• salaryR. H. Winter, Fe.. s alar,.Nona Woodward. F..... ~alarvACCOONT NO. AMaJNT305 <strong>14</strong>5.<strong>14</strong>307 23.88307 44.83307 6.30333 <strong>14</strong>.13336 21.603363222.656.12334 72.03318 27.43334 64.36334C336C38.472,.65311 3,160."J07C3G7C35.8450.403'5 8.35345 6.OG52.1'164.4333234545.0010.50345 5.2534533212.3'45.00332 45.00332 45.00425421·42243111.152.52.5645.2t20.446.00428 & 431 133.13412 26.56421 63.QQ19.0219.02421 9.,8422 11.08428 3.0,431 <strong>14</strong>2.56428 20.40421 6.1741' 158.7(,418 42.66421 ('02.10421 26.00419 52.80421 2.1Q419 23.(,6418 4,138.G6418 1.3<strong>14</strong><strong>14</strong> 3.34410 22.70411 68.4<strong>14</strong>212.40425 2.00425 3.0<strong>14</strong>28 1.17416 15.15Various 190.66433416Various4334284)<strong>14</strong>334P-41641<strong>14</strong>1<strong>14</strong>124104124ll41<strong>14</strong>ll~61.4595.5119.3778.16,6.01.21170.361Q2.5866.802)..4292~<strong>14</strong>183.1;56.25231.4040.31131.46112.5392.84l


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64-_._---DEMENT - MERIDIAN1 ____.... "_MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDRmULAR MmrINGUNITED STATES OF AMERICASTATE OF MISSISSIPPICOUNTY OF LAFAYETTECITY OF OXFORD* * * * * * * * * * * * ** * * * * * * * * * ** * * * * * * * ** * * * * * ** * * * ** * **7:30 PM May 2, <strong>1950</strong>,--- JBe it remembered. that the Board <strong>of</strong> Mayor and Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, met inregular session at the <strong>City</strong> Hall at 7:30 PM, Tuesday, May 2, <strong>1950</strong>, it being the time and placefixed by law for the holding <strong>of</strong> said meeting, when and where the following were present:R. X. Williams, Mayor, presidingBen Jack Hilbun, Alderman Ward 1H. S. Sisk, Alderman Ward 3A. H. Avent, Alderman at Large*** *** ***C. E. Harrison, Supt. Light & Water Dept.C. P. Fulmer, Deputy <strong>City</strong> Clerk & Tax CollectorE. P. Lowe, <strong>City</strong> EngineerT. R. Ethridge, <strong>City</strong> AttorneyC. D. Malone, <strong>City</strong> Marshal*** *** ***After the meeting had been opened according to law, the following business was transacted:W. L. Heard appeared before the Board requesting that the <strong>City</strong> install a storm sewer to carrythe water which runs through the present <strong>City</strong> drainage ditch running through his property fromthe storm sewer inlet on South 11th Street. On the motion <strong>of</strong> Alderman Hilbun, seconded byAlderman Sisk and passed unanimously it was ordered that the drainage ditch be fixed in accordancewith recommendations <strong>of</strong> Mr. lANe, <strong>City</strong> Engineer.The Mayor and Board entered into a discussion <strong>of</strong> the present need <strong>of</strong> cash on hand for currentexpenditures <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> government. It was brought out that certain revenues and taxes wouldbe 8V1lilable within the near future to take care <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong>'s current expenditures; however,it was decided that the sum <strong>of</strong> $25,000.00 would be necessary in order for the <strong>City</strong> to meetimmediately its current obligat: cns and that a loan for such amount should be negotiated. Onmotion <strong>of</strong> Alderman Sisk, seconded by Alderman Hilbun it was moved that the Mayor be authorizedto negotiate a loan in the maximum amount <strong>of</strong> $25,000.00 for the <strong>City</strong> and that he be authorizedfurther to execute the necessary promissory notes or any other paper to secure the said indebtedness.Motion was carried tmanimously.On motion made, seconded and passed lmani mously it was ordered that the assessment ot Jamesand Rosa Lee Wilkins as shown on page 107, line 29, be reduced as follow: building - from $1500to $1000.On motion made, seconded and passed unanimouiy it was agreed that the white-way lights around theCourt House would be repaired with the <strong>City</strong> turnish1ng the labor and the County Board <strong>of</strong>Supervisors furnishing the materials.After a discussion <strong>of</strong> plans tor building the new substation, Mr. C.E. Harrison, Supt. Light &Water Department, recemm.ended that an advertisement tor bids for materials to build it be placedin the OXFORD EAGLE. OJi IlOtion <strong>of</strong> Alderman Avent, seconded by Alderman Hilbun and passedunanimously it was ordered. that this recommendation be accepted.On motion made by Alderman Sisk, seconded by Alderman Avent and }:8ssed unanimously it was orderedthat.. advertisement for bids on 110 water meters be placed in the OXFORD EAGlE •On motion made, seconded. and passed. unanimously it was ordered that the bondsmen on $500.00 bondtor Flavil H. Dalton, taxi driver's permit No. 93 issued 12-28-48, be released, said bondcancelled and a new bond signed. by W. W. East and Earl Fudge be accepted in its stead.


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S.GATHRIGHT WooE NO. 33, FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS, OF OXFORD, MISSlS SIPPI,FOR A CERTAIN PORTION OF AN UNOPENED SBCTION OF SOUTH 13TH STREET AND APART OF WT NO. 16 IN THE NORl'H AND EAS'.r PART OF SAID WT.Be and it' is hereby' resolved and ordered that the Mayor <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>,Mississippi, for and in consideration <strong>of</strong> the sum <strong>of</strong> Five (15.00) Dollars, in cashin band to be paid said <strong>City</strong>, and other good and sufficient considerations,convey aild specially warrant, . for and on behalf <strong>of</strong> said <strong>City</strong>, unto T. S. GathrightLodge No. 33, Free and Acoepted Masons, <strong>of</strong> Oxtord, MisSissippi, the following landasituated in Section 21, Township 8 South, Range 3 West, Lafayette County,Mississippi, more partieular~ described as follows, tow! t:Beginning at a point l' feet West <strong>of</strong> the northwest coner <strong>of</strong> Lot No. 15,which is the middle <strong>of</strong> an unopened street shown OIl the <strong>of</strong>ticial' W. L.Caldwell map <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> Oxf."ord, Mississippi on file in the <strong>of</strong>fices <strong>of</strong> theMayor <strong>of</strong> said <strong>City</strong> aDd the Chancer,y Clerk <strong>of</strong> Lafayette County, Miasissippi'as South 13th Street, thence west along the south line <strong>of</strong> Van Buren Avenue adistance <strong>of</strong> 80 feet, thence South on a line parallel to the west boundary <strong>of</strong>Lot No. 15 a distance <strong>of</strong> 70 feet, thence eaat along a line parallel to thesouth line <strong>of</strong> Van Buren Avenue a distance <strong>of</strong> SO feet to a point in the middle<strong>of</strong> an unopened street known as South 13th street, and thence north oa a lineparallel to the west line <strong>of</strong> Lot No. 15 a distance <strong>of</strong> 70 feet to the point <strong>of</strong>beginning; said lMds herein conveyed ~ng and being in the West halt <strong>of</strong>unopened South 13th street and the north and east portion <strong>of</strong> Let No. 16,according to the aforesaid otticial map <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> Oxf'ord, MiSSissippi.Be and it is hereby' further resolved and ordered that any and all previousresolutions and orders purporting or tending to authorize a conveyance <strong>of</strong> all orany part <strong>of</strong> the above described lands to the grantee herein,' be and they are herebyrepealed and vacated.Alderman Avent moved the adoption <strong>of</strong> the resolution and Alderman Sisk seconded themotion.Alderman A. H. Avent voted Yea •. A<strong>14</strong>ermtm W. T. Chandler voted - absentAlderman T. E. Combs voted - absentAlderman B. J. Hilbun voted - yeaAlderman H. S. Sisk voted - yeaThe motion having received the affirmative vote <strong>of</strong> three (3) all members <strong>of</strong> theBoard <strong>of</strong> Aldermen present, the Mayor declared the motion carried and the resolutionadopted.STATE OF MISSISSIPPI)County <strong>of</strong> Lafayette )For and iD consideration <strong>of</strong> J'ift ($5.00) Dollars, cash in hand paid, the receipt<strong>of</strong> which is hereby' acknowledged, and other good and sufficient considerations, The Ci V<strong>of</strong> Oxtord, <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, by' its Mayor, R. I. Williams, acting under and by theauthority <strong>of</strong> a'resolution, dUb' and regul.ar~ passed at a regular meeting <strong>of</strong> the Ma.yorand Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> Oxf'ord, Mississippi held <strong>of</strong> May 2, <strong>1950</strong>, as ahownby Minute <strong>Book</strong> Number <strong>14</strong>, Page Number 65 <strong>of</strong> said Mayor and Board, hereby' conveys andspecially warrants unto T. S. Gathright Ledge. Ho. 33, Free and Accepted Masons, <strong>of</strong>Oxf'ord, MissisSippi the fe1lowing land situated in Section 21, Township 8 South, Range 3West, t..f'ayette County, MissiSSippi, more particular~ described as follows, towitlBeginning at a point fifteen (15) feet West <strong>of</strong> the Northwest corner <strong>of</strong> Lot Number15, which is the middle <strong>of</strong> an unopened street shown on the <strong>of</strong>ficial W. L. Caldwell _p<strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, ~8issippi on file in the <strong>of</strong>fices <strong>of</strong> the Mayor <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong>Oxtord, Mississippi and the Chancery Clerk <strong>of</strong> Lafayette County, Mississippi as South13th Street, thence west along the South line <strong>of</strong> Van Buren Avenue a distance <strong>of</strong> eighty(SO) feet, thence south on a line parallel to the west boundary <strong>of</strong> Lot Number 15 •distance <strong>of</strong> seventy (70) feet, thence east along a line parallel to the south line <strong>of</strong>Van Buren Avenue a distance <strong>of</strong> eighty (SO) feet to • point in the middle <strong>of</strong> an unopenedstreet known as South 13th street, and thence north on a line parallel to the west line<strong>of</strong> Lot Number 15 a distance <strong>of</strong> 70 feet to the point <strong>of</strong> begimd ng, said lnads hereinconveyed lying and being in the West halt <strong>of</strong> UDOpened South 13th Street and the northand east portion <strong>of</strong> Lot Number 16, according to the aforesaid <strong>of</strong>ficial map <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong><strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi.IiIII


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDO~MENr - MERIDIANIt is understood and hereby specifically stipulated that in the event the landherein conveyed is sold, or attempted to be sold, or is unused in whole or in partone year arter the date <strong>of</strong> this conve.yance by the grantee herein, title thereto herebyautomatically reverta. and reinvests in the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi. It is herebyfurther understood and specifically stipulated that the use in whole or in part <strong>of</strong> thegrantee herein stipulated shall be for the usual purposes <strong>of</strong> a Masonic lodge.. ,Witness my signature as Mayor <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, MiSSissippi, the the 2nd day<strong>of</strong> May, <strong>1950</strong>.)-The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi,By,/s/ R. X. Williams, Mayor.( SEAL)Attest: /s/ T. E. Combst ' <strong>City</strong> Clerk.by C. P. Fulmer, Deputy ClerkNow, on this 2nd day <strong>of</strong> May, <strong>1950</strong>, the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen took up for considerationthe report <strong>of</strong> the Election Commissioners within and for the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, concerningthe Special Bond Election held in said <strong>City</strong> on said date, Tuesday, May 2, <strong>1950</strong>, thesaid report being made by the said Election Commissioners to the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermenafter the' polls had closed, af'ter the <strong>of</strong>ficers conducting said election had certified thereturns to the Election Commiasioners, and af'ter the Election Commissioners had carefully canvassedsaid returns on said night <strong>of</strong> said Special Bond Election. Upon motion by Alderman H. S.Sisk, seconded.by Alderman A. H. Avent, and tmanimously carried, it vas ordered that said reportot the said Election Ccmmdssioners be spread at length upon the records ot this Board, in 'WOrdsand figures as follows:'To the HonorableThe Mayor and Board or Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi.Gentlemen:REPORT OF ELECTION COMMl§2I ONBtfiS<strong>Oxford</strong>, Miss~ss~ppi, May 2, <strong>1950</strong>.We, the undersigned Election Commissioners within and tor the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> Okford,Laf'ayette County, Mississippi, do hereby certify as rellows:1. That, acting under and pursuant to a certain resolution adopted by you on the7th day <strong>of</strong> April, <strong>1950</strong>, entitled:"A RESOLDTION CALLING AND PROVIDING FOR THE HOLDING OF A SPECIAL BOND ELECTIONWITHIN THE CITY OF OXFORD, LAFAYETTE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, FOR THE PURPOSE OFSUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF SAID CITY A PROPOSITION FOR THE ISSUANCEOF ELECTRIC PLANT REVENUE BONDS'IN THE MAXIMUM AK>UNT OF $75,000.00 FOR THE CON­STRUCTION OF A SUBSTATION AND TRANSMISSION LINE AND OTHER NECESSARY IMPROVEMENTSTO THE PRESENT DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OF SAID CITY,"the <strong>City</strong> Clerk and 'W'8 did cause notices <strong>of</strong> said election to be published in The <strong>Oxford</strong>Eagle, a nCNspaper published in the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Lafayette County, Mississippi; aaidnotioe marked Exhibit "A" heret<strong>of</strong>ore being published in said newspaper on April 13, 20and Z7, <strong>1950</strong>, and said notioe marked Exhibit "B" being published by us on April 20 andZ7, <strong>1950</strong>, a~ ~s shown by the publishers' affidavits, with cli.,J'Pings attached, vhichare annexed to this report and marked Exhibits "A" and "B".2. That as required by Section 3239 or the Mississippi Code or 1942, w, theundersigned, did meet at the <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> the Registrar in <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, on Thursday,the 27th day <strong>of</strong> April, <strong>1950</strong>, being rive days before the date <strong>of</strong> the aforesaid eleotion,and did caretully revise the registration books and the poll books, and did erase therefromthe names or all persons erroneously thereon, or who had died, removed, or becomedisqualified as electors frOll a.ny cause J and did register the names <strong>of</strong> all persons whohad duly applied to be registered and who had been illegally denied registration; and didthereupon find and asoertain that the total number <strong>of</strong> electors or said <strong>City</strong> qualified tovote at the aforesaid election vas thirteen hundred and one (1,301). ,3. That said election vas duly held on Tuesday, the 2nd day <strong>of</strong> l<strong>of</strong>ay, <strong>1950</strong>, at the<strong>Oxford</strong> <strong>City</strong> Hall, <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi; said polls bei..'1g opened at 7 o· clock A. M. andbeing closed at 6 o'clock p. M. Attached as Exhibit UD" is the appointment by the undersigned<strong>of</strong> Managers <strong>of</strong> Eleotion and Eleotion Bailiff, as Exhibit "E" appointment b.Y theManagers <strong>of</strong> Clerks <strong>of</strong> Election, and as Exhibit "F" the oath <strong>of</strong> the Ranagers, Bailiff,and Clerks ot Election.


7~iL. "-bTMENT -"MERioIAN"--'l"-II, I'T-~"~STATE OF MISSISSIPPI ~COUNTY OF WAYETTECITY OF OXFORDEXHIBIT aFaOATH OF MANAGERS OF ELECTION, CLERXS OF ELECTION AND ELECTION BAILIFF.<strong>City</strong> ot OXford, Missis.ippi, Election Precinct.I do soll!l1111lly swear that I will taithfuJ.ly pertorm JJq duties at this Special Bond Electionheld at the usual votiDg place at the <strong>City</strong> Hall in <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mi.sissippi, between the hours or7 A.M. and 6 P.M. on this the 2nd day ot May, <strong>1950</strong>, and that I will not attempt to guid., aid,dir.ct or influence ~ voter in the exercise ot his, or h.r right to TOte, except as expressl1'allowed by law, so help m. God.'sLMrs.H. D,WebsttrClerk ef ElectionlsI Mrs. "PRj. HemIC1.rk <strong>of</strong> ElectionlsI Mrs. w. C. Qpx. Sr.Clerk <strong>of</strong> E1.ctionlsI Mr.. C. E. HoreaManager ot E1eotio./a/ Mrt. Guy B. Taylor. Jr.MaDager <strong>of</strong> ElectionlsI Mrs. P. B. FurrElection BailittSubscribed and sworn to by the toregoing Manag.rs, C1.rks and Bailiff' <strong>of</strong>' E1.ction, thisthe 2nd day ot May, <strong>1950</strong>.lsI Hr •• G. B. TUlcr, Sr.Th. Mayor and Board fJt Ald.rmen having Hen, r.ad and considered the tore going r.port <strong>of</strong>the Election Commi •• ioner., dated May 2, <strong>1950</strong>, Alderman A. H. Avent ottered and _ved theadoption <strong>of</strong>' the te1low1ng r.solutionsA Rl!'80WTION APPROVING THE REPORT OF THE ELECTION COMMISSIONERS WITHIN ANDFOR THE CITY OF OXFORD, LAFAYm'TE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI" IN RELATION TO ASPECIAL BOND ELECTION HELD IN SAID CITY ON MAY 2, <strong>1950</strong>, AND DEClARING THERESUtr OF SAID ELECTION.,WHEREAS, heret<strong>of</strong>ore, en the 7th day <strong>of</strong>' April, <strong>1950</strong>, this Mayor and Board ot Ald.rmen didadopt a certain resolution entitled:)"A RESOI1JTION CALLING AND PROVIDING FOR THE HOLDIIG OF A SPECIAL BONDELECTION WITHIN THE CITY OF OXFORD, LAFAYETTE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, FORTHE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF SAID CITY APROPOSITION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ELECTRIC PLANT REVENUE BONDS IN THEMAXIMUM AMOUNT OF $'15,000.00 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SUBSTATION ANDTRANSMISSION LINE AND OTHER NECESSARY IMPROVEMENTS TO THE PRlSENT DIS­TRIBUTION SYSTEM OF SAID CITY." andWHEREAS, pursuant to said resolution, the El.ction Commission.rs and the <strong>City</strong> Cl.rk didcaus. noti.. ot said Special Bond El.ction to be given by publication ot said r.so1ution, a.required by law, and did cause said Election to be held in accordance with and as required b7the laws <strong>of</strong> the Stat. ot Mi •• issippi and,b,y the af'or.said r.solution ot this Mayor and Soard otAld.rm.n; andWHEREAS, the said El.ction Commission.rs did me.t at the ottic. ret the R.gistrar in<strong>Oxford</strong>, Mi.sissippi, oa Thursday, the 27th day ot April, <strong>1950</strong>, and did revise the r.gistrationbooks ot said,<strong>City</strong> as required b,y S.ction 3239 ot the Missi.sippi Code ot 1942, aDd·did theaascertain that th.r. were thirte.n hupdreci sci 9?D! (1,301) .1eet0r8 <strong>of</strong> said Cit,. qualitie4t. participate in the afor.said .l.ction. andWHEREAS, the said El.ction COlIIIli.sicn.rs have tiled with this Mayor and Board ot Aldermenth.ir aforesaid report ot May 2, <strong>1950</strong>, concerning the holdiDg ot said .1ection, wherein it isshown that the proposition voted upon at said .l.ction vas as t.llevs:.. PROPOSITIQNShall the Cit,. ot <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, issue its Electric Plant RevenueBonds in the maximum amount ot Seventy-tiveThousand Dollars ($75,000.00)tor the construction <strong>of</strong>' a substation and the .rection <strong>of</strong>' a transmissionlin. from the Tenn ..... Valley Authority substation to the new citysubstation and to make neceasar:y ext.nsions and improvement. to the pr •• entdistribution system ot the <strong>City</strong> ot Oxt'ord.?and that the ntDDber ot vot.s cast "FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ELml'RIC PLAN'l BONDSa was ThN. HundrtcitBd twentY=l!:t?~ , and that the number ot vot •• ca.t aAGAINST THE ISSUANCE OF ELECTRIC PLANTBONDSa was F ____ ,; and ,WHEREAS, it appears, and the Mayor and Board ot Aldermen so tind, that the afor.saidpropo.ition was ass.nted to and approved at said El.ction by a majority ot the qualified .lectorsot the <strong>City</strong> ot <strong>Oxford</strong> who voted th.reon at said El.ction.N


72---.- -~- -"--OEMENT - MERIDIANMINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD<strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, relating to the Special Bond Election held in said <strong>City</strong> on this ~,Tuesday, the 2nd day <strong>of</strong> May, <strong>1950</strong>, shall be and the same Report is hereby approve4 and confirmed.We find and adjudicate that said election was properly called by resolution <strong>of</strong> this body, thatproper notice and publication therefor was given and made as required by Section 5529, Miss.Code <strong>of</strong> 1942, that said election was properly held and. conducted, and that h these and all otherrespects said election was in full and complete compliance with the requirements <strong>of</strong> the law.J2. The proposition submitted to the qualified electors <strong>of</strong> said <strong>City</strong> at the aforesaidSpecial Bond Election, to-wit:PROPOSITIONShall the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, issue its Electric PlantRevenue Bonds in the maximum amount <strong>of</strong> Seventy-five Thousand Dollars,($75,000.00), for the construction <strong>of</strong> a substation and the erection <strong>of</strong>a transmission line from the Tennessee Valle.y Authority substation tothe new city subs~at~on and to make necessary extensions a~ improvementsto the present distribution system <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>?was assented to and approved b,y a majority <strong>of</strong> the qualified electors <strong>of</strong> the said <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>who voted in said election.3. The <strong>City</strong>, <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, lfississippi, is now authorized and empowered to issue its bonds inthe amount <strong>of</strong> Seventy-five thousand & NollOO Dollars ($75,000.00) for the purposes stated inthe abo'ft-quotedProposition, in accordance with Mississippi Laws <strong>of</strong> 1936, Chapter 185, beingMississippi Code <strong>of</strong> 1942, Sections 5526-5550.Alderman H. S. Sisk seconded the motion to adopt the f'oregoing Resolution, and, the questionbeing put to a roll-call vote, the result was as follews:Alderman A. H. Avent voted. Yea.Alderman B. J. Hilbtm voted Yea.Alderman H. S. Sisk voted Yea.Alderman T. E. Combs voted . Absent.Alderman W. T. Chandler voted Absent.The motion having received the affirmative vote <strong>of</strong> all <strong>of</strong>' the Aldermen present, the Mayordeclared the motion carried and the resolution adopted.CITY CLERKMAYCRMrs. Ada McLarty appeared before the Board requesting water service to her property lyin:i ... guts idethe <strong>City</strong> .~~ft§oYlb,_<strong>of</strong> the <strong>Oxford</strong> Steam Laundry and the Haley Subdivision. On motion/lEalrma n Aventseconded/tn~~pauel!tmanimously it was declared that Mrs. McLarty would have to build at her ownexpense £'rom the <strong>City</strong>'s present line any water line which she might desire, paying the 25%additional service charge which is customary on monthly water bills.Follwing a discussion <strong>of</strong> the cemetery up-keep for this year Alderman H. S. Sisk moved andAlderman A. H. Avent seconded the motion to furnish the labor for the up-keep <strong>of</strong> St. Peter'sCemetery rather than contribute the sum <strong>of</strong> $300.00 as requested by the cemetery committee.Pursuant to "Notice to Bidders" the following bid on slag was accepted:Birmingham Slag Co., Birmingham, Ala. - 600 tons Coarse Slag No. 4A $1.25 per ton- 560 " Fine Slag No. 5 $1.35 per tonThis being the only bid submitted it lnIs moved by Alderman A. H. Avent, seconded by Alderman BenJ. Hilbun and passed unanimously it was ordered that this bid be accepted.Pursuant to "NotiQe to Bidders" the following bids on asphalt were accepted:Pan-American Southern Corporation, New Orleans, La. -liquid asphalt primer$.1l2 per gal.liquid asphalt.~l04 per gal.Bi tucote Products, st. Louis, Missouri -liquid asphalt primeremulsified asphalt$.0987 per gallon$ .0787 per gallonAmerican Bitumuls Company, Mobile, Alabamaemulsified asphalt primeremulsified asphalt$.l220 per gallon$.0989 per gallonl


=-:-::----'-. -~--. -".-- --.])£-"~Nf - "':'loiAN~=-=------"'."- -- -,--.~.... - -.. _MINUTE" ..J~.QOKN.Q. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF. OXFORD'-.~,.---,- -----.-_._--_.-. ==-===... --. " -. IIIOn motion made by Alderman A. H. Avent, seconded by Alderman B. J. Hilbun and passed unanimously I'it was ordered that the bid <strong>of</strong> Bitucote Products be acoepted. .On ,motion made, seconded and passed unsnimously it was ordered that $50.00 be contributed to the"Clean-UP Week" Program., , ,On ,motion made, seconded and passed unanimous~ it was ordered that the follO\lfing aocounts beaUwed for payment:CORPORATION FUND.WARRANT NO. TO WHOM ACCOUNT AMOUNT•~11 C. p. Fulmer, payroll, April 1 Various.. 63f17. c, Z7.00P. Fulmer,. payrQll, April 8 Various 29.006376 c. P. Fulmer, payroll, April 15 Various 28.006386 W. S. Featherston, refund ot tax, 1949 <strong>14</strong>0 18.006398 c, p. Fulmer, payroll, April 22 Various Z7.006406 Colored Masonic Hall, rei"und o£ 1949 tax <strong>14</strong>0 6.3664ll A. H. Avent, salary 110 25.006412 W. T. Chandler, salary llO 25.006413 T. E, C_bs, salary 110 25.0064<strong>14</strong> T. R. Ethridge, salary 110 75.0064].5 c. p. Fu.lmer, salary III 1ll.9O6416 Mary Kate Heard, salary (15.90 tax w/h) ll6 64.72Q417 Ben Jaok Hilbun, salary 110 25.0064J.8 w. G. Kimmons, salary (12.40 tax w/h) 113 180,106419 E. p. Lowe, salary 117 250.006420 W. Ira Mills, salary (13.60 tax ~) 135 36~40'-642l c. D. Malone, salary, (5.30 tax v. ) 112 198.206422 R. H. Mills, salary. 174 165.006423 G. D. Parker, salary , 135 12.506424 c. H. Roach, salary III 75.00(¥..25 Mrs. Rose Rowland, salary (6.90 tax w/h) ]47 93.10W6 H. S. Sisk, salary 110 25.0064Z1 R. E. Todd, salary 175 165.00(¥..28 R. I. Williams, salary ,110 200.00Q429 Nona Woodward, salary (5.80 tax w/h) ll6 69.20~O Laf'ayette County Health Dept., April pro-rata 136, 162.504431 lafayette County Lihrar:y, April pro-rata , . <strong>14</strong>8 32.504432 Chancery Clerk, Lafayette County, restroom allotment 1<strong>14</strong> 15.00Q55l M. M. Winkler, special axsm1 nation light dept. 131 50.00 .quarterly audit ending March 31 131 75.00 125.006$52 Southern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co., 0, 299 & 642 (April 21) 135 18.90124 47.76 66.666553 Eugene Dietzgen Co., engineer supplies 151 l.4.766554- Elliott Lmnber Co., supplies tor repair at Museum <strong>14</strong>7 18.856555 Miss. M.unicipal Assoc., <strong>1950</strong> MMA dues 153 60.00For holding election:6556 Mrs. G. B. Taylor, Sr. <strong>14</strong>1 10.006557 Mrs. c. E. Morgan 5.006558 Mrs. G. B. T.,-lor, Jr. 5.006559 Mrs. w. C. Cox, Sr. ,5.006560 Mrs. H. D. Webster 5.006561 Mrs. Fannie Heard 5.006562 Mrs. p. B. Furr 5.006563 The J. E. Neilson Co., Museum aocount March ]47 96.204564 Dement Printing Cempany, .oolumnar ,pads <strong>14</strong>6 3.88l?565 National Institute <strong>of</strong> Municipal Is.w Otficers,. Ordinance Code Manual ]46 3.00q566 J. H. Oliver & Company, supplies for Wilson House 165 9.64q5&7 Waters Plumbing Service, supplies for Wilson House 165 12.10q568 American-laFrance-Foami te Corp., nozzle 135 21.50q569 <strong>Oxford</strong> Auto Parts Co., misc. items 130 .56q570 Moore Lmnber COlllp8Dy, repair materials <strong>14</strong>7 5.254465 c. P. Fulmer, payroll, April 29 Various 158.60Q578 Russell Fudge, sand & gravel ]47 95.40Si'REE1' FUND4299 Lester Frierson, hauling, Cullen Work 248; 249- 8.00Q210 A. B. Cullen, tractor grading, No. 11th st. & ElmsSt. 249 & 236 &7.50~13 c. P. Fulmer, payroll, April 1 Various 1,179.656370 C. P. Fulmer, payroll, April 8 Various 1,030.30,6.372 Lester Frierson, hauling 249 2.00 I' III ,


74f-"-- .. -OEME:NT - ME:RIOIAN.-'.--#.....Istreet Fund (continued)MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDWARRANT NO. TO WHOM ACCOUNT AMOUNT63746375637963886390640864336434643565296530653165326533653465356536653765386539654065416542654.36544654565466547.654965506572657.3. -'65756481I.6574640264676577James Park, <strong>City</strong> Court collection $ 55.00Mrs. Verna McElreath, court cost case <strong>of</strong> Boyce Mitchell 213 7.80C. P. Fulmer, payroll, April 15 Various 1,184.20W. S. Featherston, refund <strong>of</strong> 1949 tax 254 6.00Stigler Construction Company, second estimate 255 2,<strong>14</strong>6.30Colored Masonic Hall, refund <strong>of</strong> 1949 tax 254 2.12W. Ira Mills, salary 223 & 228 50.00G. D. Parker, salary (9.40 tax w/h) 235 165.60It. L. Tidwell, salary 225 150.00Tenn. Valley Electric Supply, light fixtures 260 74.40P. A. Wilson Service Station, gasoline 224 54.08Huggins & Hilbun Motor Co., gaseline 239 1.45Elliott Lumber Company, ruler 239 & 248 2.74Southern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co., April 21 for <strong>14</strong>2 216 16.27Standard Welders Supply Co., mcygen 260 9.61T. E. Avent's Drug Store, rubber gloves 255, 1.50Myers & Knight Equipment Co., grading, No. 11th St. & No. 9th 249 & 248 2,207.59Levee Street Foundry & Machine Works, 25 manhole rings & covers 255· 606.25The Union Fork & Hoe Company, springs 237 . 27 .89J. K. Ramey, ditching in Avent Acres 255· 1,873.65A. B. Cullen, backfilling machine & operator, Avent Acres 255 136.50Standard Service Station, grease 239 ' 3.85Dalrymple Equipment Co., spring for tr ctor 237 . 9.84Choctaw, Inc., pipe, Avent Acres 255· 3,210.59Pidgeon-Thomas Iron Company, chain & reinforcing bars 229.& 239 69.17The Hunt Company, posts 18 .15Standard Oil Company, gasoline 228 & 238Standard Oil Company, oilLess overpayment in April .05Moore Lumber Company, cement, etc. - Avent AcresNo. 11th ,st.Buchanan Ave.So. 8th st.<strong>Oxford</strong> Auto Parts Co., misc. materialsOle Miss Service Station, grease jobsBoyce G. Bratton, care <strong>of</strong> prisoners<strong>Oxford</strong>-;Welding Shop, sharpening tools (Dec. account)Standard Oil Co., fire pro<strong>of</strong> oilS. T. Hillhouse, gravelM. R. Hall, sharpening toolsElliott Hardware Co., misc. materialsC. P. Fulmer, payroll April 22C. P •. Fulmer, payroll, April 29Russell Fudge, sand and gravel239, 228238,255, 44.50249·248.95246. 1.15250· 78.75227, 237, 223,228211,239·238,249239VarillusV:ariousVarious15.56473.3537.783.4583.506.257.450/7.5220.6117.301,166.20911.20297.85SCHOOL FUND6212636S637.163996Jt!)96410643664Q664Q3193219331934193519361937193819391940194119421943194419451946194719481949<strong>1950</strong>1951C. P. Fulmer, payroll, April 1C. P. Fulmer, payroll, April 8C. P. Fulmer, April 15, payrollC. P. Fulmer, April 22, payrollColored Masonic Hall, refund <strong>of</strong> 1949 taxR. E. Keye, salary (18.90 tax w/h)J. D. Cole, April salaryC. P. Fulmer, payroll, April 29Teachers I Retirement System <strong>of</strong> Miss., retire. w/h MarchMrs • Edith ScottHattie RichardsonCyril EubankMrs. Barbara CarnesMrs. Jeanne MulkinsMrs. G. O. McGaheyMrs. Emile JabourMrs. Dorothy KuyrkendallOrene HalsellMrs. Birdie YoungMrs. George GleasonMrs. Mary SimpsonMrs. T. H. GodboldRobbie Eades .Louise BlasingameMrs. Norma Dees LairdVirginia WhiteRobert WorkMrs. Clyde ThomsponNita Gooch·332.332·332,332·345,332Various45.0045.0045.0045.00<strong>14</strong>.90164.4352.0045.00594.87216.66258.33200.00208.33191.66104.16150.00150.00208.33200.00150.00158.33200.00lAJ..66208.33158.3362.5062.50100.0075.00


----.---~-- - -_._- -.-~---------.-.~--DEMENT-MERIOI.'''- - .------.--,-~-_--=~--,-,----cC-;_---_-.--._.-.--. - -c-_----------.-: ---------~-:-~--------.---.:=----- -------'-----.---------.- F ---~-'---'------ __ "'--c:____ --:---.-----'----':.:.--- ------ -=--:- ------- -c_.___..:-.:.::-.-=-==;;=r==19521953 '<strong>1954</strong> .1955' ,19561957 '1958 .19591960 '1961 '1962 '1963 .1964 '1065 '19661~1968 '19691971 1 '1972 '1973' ,1974 .1975' .1976 '1970 .6389 '6482 .6483' .64S4 .648564S661$7 .64S864S9 .64906491 .64926493MrS. Ed! th Holloway 126.33 jlS. G. Geode 158 .33 'Hze1tine Gooden 125.00Lena Peterson 122.22Dovie Johnson 122.22Della R. DavidsOll 122.22otha L. Kyles 166.66Dmcye Foster :<strong>14</strong>4.44Ruth McEwen 122.22Marcheta L. Zuber :<strong>14</strong>4.44Yolander Sephus :<strong>14</strong>4.44Louella Thomas 122.22Abraham Kimmons 100.00Therea Davidson 30.00Mrs. J. P. McCluskeyDrenna Morrow15.0010.00S. G. Gooden, salary, Adult E1em. Educ. Prog. 97.20S. G. Gooden, expense n 68.18RmhM~, n n W.~Hazeltine GOoden, n 108.00Do~e M. Foster n 54.00otha L. Kyles n 121.~Yolander Sephus n 81.00Abr~KiDoons n ~.OOS. G. Gooden (Smith <strong>of</strong>fice supplies) " 34.49W. S. Featherston, refund <strong>of</strong> 1949 taxLandreth Electric Co., lamps345 45.0049.70Dr. V. B. Harrison, 1 trombone 312 75.00Cooperative Film Library, expansion program 322 75.00Miss. School Supply Co., wax & art medals' 322 & 333 S4.58Hattie Richardson, petty cash 307 2.48Taylor Paper Co., gals. duplicator £luid 318 13 .03Alm:-o Music Store, repair parts 312 4.68<strong>City</strong> Light & Water Dept., light & water billsUniversity High School, tuition'334 & 33~'31199.583,166.66Reynolds P. & H. arld E1ec. Service, plumbin 336 _ 3360 239.95<strong>City</strong> Grocery Co., supplies for Home Ec. Dept. 31ec 80.97S. G. Gooden petty cash 307C 100.47II651262<strong>14</strong>63696378 '63856400 '64376438 '64.39 .6440644164426443644464456446644764JJ36449646864946495649664976498650065016;0265036504650565Cf165086509651065116512Tennessee Valley E1ec. Supply Co., meter cabinet, etc.Invoice No. 94966 & prepaid charges 428 69.74Cr. Memo. #9840 dated 11-<strong>14</strong>-49 61.48Cr. }.femo. #9821 dated 11-15-49 7.13 1.13C. P. Fulmer, payroll, April 1 433 95.19C. P. Fulmer, payroll, April 8 Various 266.81C. P. Fulmer, payroll, April 15 433 94.54Ill. Central R. R. Co., refund on April 1st light bill '416 ' 4.59C. P. Fullner, payroll, April 22 433 60.64Elton Addington, April salary (8.80 tax v/h) 411 92.84Louis Campbell, April 'salary (12~0 tax w h) , 411 103.10Ira L. Crowson, April salary - 411 100.20C. P. Fulmer, April salary 412 56.25Mary Kate Heard, April salary 412 40.31J. E. Hicks, April salary, (4.70 tax w/h) 411 75.30C. E. Harrison, April salary (22.70 tax t,) 410 231.40G. W. Johnson, April salary (21.00 tax w ) 411 131.46W. Ira Mills, April salary 423 & 433 50.00D. S. Ross, April salary 411 112.53John Russell, April salary (8.80 tax w/h) 411 92.84Nona Woodward, April salary 412 37.50R. H. Winter, April salar:v (12.70 tax w/h) 411- 137.30C. P. Fulmer, payroll, April 29 433 128.07Southern Petroleum Co., fUel oil 418 3,726.83Southern SupplY Co., 2 meters 431 56.37Westinghouse E1ec. SupplY Co., wire 428 112.40Southern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co., April 2lst bill 220 412 16.50Elliott Lumber Co., roll ro<strong>of</strong>ing 421 3.15H. Blockman & Co., rags 421 16.00Electric Meter Service meter parts 431 3.85lANis Supply Co., coupling 421 2.54The Weinman Pump M£g. Co., rubber buslUngs 421 1.35Nordberg M£g. Co., piston rings 421 1.83J. H. Tucker, oil 419 l42.35The Texas Company, oil 419 lO5.11'stuart C. Irby Co., arms, 2 meters 425 & 431 93.fJ1Graybar Electric Co., Inc., wire, meter sockets, bushings& connectors 428,431,425,421 195.45<strong>Oxford</strong> Auto Parts Co., misc. items 428 .30Elliott Hardware Co., misc. items 425,428,421 8.25Tennessee Valley Electric Supply Co., elec. supplies 428 - 152.41IiTennessee Valley Electric Supply Co., Cr. Memo. 9821 11.97 <strong>14</strong>0.M. IiJIi---------- ----------~-----


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDr--O~ME:·N-T~: MERIOIAIi~-.~-6'Yl6638464636464-640564CY163f?!179807SPaidPaidPaidC. P. Fulmer, payroll, April 1C. P. Fulmer, payroll, April 8C. P. Fulmer, payroll, April 15Elton Addington, salar,yLouis Campbell, salaryIra L. Crowson, salary, C. P. FuJ.mer, salaryMary Kate Heard, salaryJ. E. Hicks, salaryC. E. Harrison, salaryG. W. Johnson, SalaryW. Ira Mills, salaryD. S. Ross salaryJohn Russell, salaryC. P. Fulmer, payroll, April 29J. E. Hicks, salaryNona Woodward, salaryR. H. Winter, salaryC. P. FuJm.er, payroll, April 22WATER FUNDGraybar Electric Co., electrical suppliesViking Supply Corporation, m:'sc. water suppliesBadger Meter J.l£g. Co., meter partsJames B. Clow & Sons, bell sleeveRockwell Mf'g. Co., meter partsElliott Lumber Co., 1 - 2x4Southern Pipe Tool Co., sewer rods, etc.J. E. Dilworth Co., water hose444 Service Station, grease job, lubeBlue & White Service Station, trans. greaseDelta Plumbing & Elec. Suppily Co., pipe &bi.bbOle Miss Service Station, gas<strong>Oxford</strong> Auto Parts Co., misc. materialsStandard Oil Co., gasolineStandard Oil Co., oilElliott Hardware Co., misc. materialsPARKING 'MEl'ER FUNDS. C. To<strong>of</strong> & Co., rubber bandsDuncan Parking Meter Corp., company's share March receiptsNewt King, salaryC. H. Roach, salaryJean Ford, salary, AprilBOND FUNDColored Masonic Hall, refund or 1949 taxW. S. Featherston, refund <strong>of</strong> 1949 taxWERANS HOUSING FUNDElliott Lumber Co., 2 gallons texoli teReynolds p. & H. & Elec. Service, plumbine serviceElliott Hardware Co., misc. items, gas piping5<strong>14</strong>VariousVarious508508508509509540Various508Various508508VarioUs508509VariousVarious517510512510512520518510525'525510525525525525510 & 520613 '613 '54.50316.00439.70'f:J7.7677.0066.8056.2540.3260.00169.40101.64-50.0075.0264.60369.4060.0037.50lOO~OO~412.403S.~'i351.424U95:46.00186.53.80962.6038.6~/.2.55.7074.txJ.SO<strong>14</strong>.50<strong>14</strong>.903.6S5.851.76879.37165.0075.0029.256.3618.00,5.505.5223.15MISCE~U§' , ,Tenn. Valley Elec. Co. - Inv. No. 4017 Meth. Church ok.Hl20,dated 4-28-50) 6.28Graybar Elec. Co., Inc., Inv. OX66'Yl3,Apr.4 (Meth.Churchck.#122 dated 4-28-50) 71.50n n n Inv. ox65645 , 3-<strong>14</strong>-50 ( n n ck.#122 dated ~~-~) 8.49*"On: motion made, seconded and passed lmanjmously it was, ordered that this Board re~es~ until7:~0 PM Tuesday, May 9, <strong>1950</strong>.-------------------------------------------------, RECESS MEEl'ING . ,~8uant to an order passed on May 2, <strong>1950</strong>, the Mayor and Board or Aldermen met at 7:30 P.M.Tuesday, May 9, <strong>1950</strong>, at the <strong>City</strong> Hall, all members <strong>of</strong> the Board being present. . ,Th~ minutes <strong>of</strong> the meeting on May 2, <strong>1950</strong>, were read and approved.<strong>City</strong> Clerk


------~-~~----~---/;::>~~~---7r;I~:.: .. :..:;::::.:::-----." -'--RECESS REGULAR MEETINGUNITED STATES OF AMERICASTATE OF MISSISSIPPICOUNTY OF LAFAYEl'TECITY OF OXFORD* * * * * * * * * * * * ** * * * * * * * * * ** * * ~ * * * * ** * * * * * ** * * * ** * **7:30 PM..May 9, <strong>1950</strong>II'iIiPursuant to a recess order on May 2, <strong>1950</strong>, the Mayor and Board ot Aldermen met at the <strong>City</strong> Hallat 7:30 PM, Tuesday, May 9, <strong>1950</strong>, when and where the tollowing were present:R. X. Williams, Mayor, PresidingBen Jack Hilbun, Alderman, Ward 1W. T. Chandler, Alderman, Ward 2H. S. Sisk, Alderman, Ward 3T. E. Combs, Alderman, Ward 4A. H. Avent, Alderman at Large*** *** ***C. P. Fulmer, Deputy <strong>City</strong> ClerkC. E. Harrison, Supt. Light & Water Dept.E. P. Lowe, <strong>City</strong> EngineerW. N. Ethridge .T. R. Ethridge~ <strong>City</strong> AttorneyC. D. Malone, ity Marshal*** *** ***Atter the meeting had been called to order, the tollowing business ws transacted:Mr. W. T. Chandler moved that the drainage ditch running through the property ot C. H. Wells onJackson Ave. which carries water trom the Madison Ave. area be repaired and improved accordingto instructions from the <strong>City</strong> Engineer. Mr. A. H. Avent seconded the moticm and it carriedlmanimously •On motion made by Alderman T. E. Combs, seconded by Alderman A. H. Avent and passed lmenimouslyit was ordered that a:.NcOllllll8lldatioD to Democratic Executive Committee to hold first primaryelection on September 19 be made.Alderman H. S. Sisk. moved that the hours ot operation or parking meters ns AM to 6 PM" be discontinuedand that "S AM to 5 PM" be enforced. Motion was seconded by Alderman B.J. Hilbunand passed lmani mbusly.The tollowing report was made to the Board by C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk:By order ot a resolution passed by the Board ot Mayor and Aldermen April 4, <strong>1950</strong>,declaring their intention to retire certain street intersection and streetimprovement bonds on September 1, <strong>1950</strong>, a certified copy ot said order was transmittedto Union Plan ers National Bank & Trust Co., Memphis 1, Tennessee, byregistered mail April lS, <strong>1950</strong>, with return receipt requested. Retura receipttor same received dated April 19, <strong>1950</strong>.On motion by Alderman W. T. Chandler, seconded by Alderman T. E. Combs and passed lmaIlimouslyit was ordered that the <strong>City</strong> Attorney prepare an amen4Jaairt to the _1ng ordinance to includeAvent Acres in the residential zone,. and also Douglass Drive.The request or w. F. New and others tor the <strong>City</strong> to connect their line with the main line inthe Stone Subdivision and charge the individuals tor connections after the work was compltedwas brought up tor discussion. On motion made, se.nded and passed unanimously it was orderedthat this request be rejected.<strong>City</strong> Engineer E. P. Lowe reported that representatives ot Oxtord Homes, Inc. had notitied himthat they would want t. get ready shortly tor building a second quota ot 54 more homes in AventAcres Subdivision, in addition to a 16 to 20 unit duplex apartment area immediately west ot thesubdiviSion, and asked tor instructions on preparing tor the new areas' development. On motionot Alderman Combs, seconded by Alderman Sisk, it was ordered on the aftirmative vote ot allAldermen present that advertisement tor bidders be made on work to be done in Avent Acres Subdivisionto accomodate the next titty-tour residences as soon as the <strong>City</strong> Engineer bas the 1/necessary specifications tor the advertisement.tIi


78MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDDEMENT - MERIDIAN1--... "On motion made, seconded and passed unanimously it 'Was ordered that a taxi owner' S (operator , s)permit be issued to W. G. Slaughter if and when he can furnish liability insurance.On motion made, seconded and paSS,ed )manjmo~ly ,).t \la~ o,~dered that a taxi driver's permit beissued to K. D. Reno. --- jt~~A.


~~----,-..,..,-----'-- --D£MElIt - MERIDIAN,,--"" - ------ ,""';'>;-1; --MINJJT~60_QI< N9,. ]4" CITY OF OXFORD7~IRECESS" RECESS, REGULAR MEEl'ING 7130 P. M. May .30, <strong>1950</strong>Pursuant to a recess order an May 9, <strong>1950</strong>, the Mayor Slid Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen met at the <strong>City</strong>Hall at 7:.30 P. M., Tuesday, Hay 30, <strong>1950</strong>, when and w ere the following were present:R. X. Williams, Mayer, presidingBen Jack Hilbun, Aldermen, Ward 1Wi. T. Chandler, Alderman, Ward 2H. S. Sisk, Alderman, Ward 3T. E. Combs, Alderman, Ward 4A. H. Avent, Alderman at Large********************************c. P. Fulmer, Deputy <strong>City</strong> ClerkC. E. Harrison, Supt. Light and Water Dept.W. N. EthridgeT'. R. Ethridge, <strong>City</strong> AttorneyC. D. Malone, <strong>City</strong> Marshal***********************************After the meeting had been called to order, the following business was transacted:K:£nutes or'ttltf pJ"WrloUff aetfDg were read. 'B'eu'7. 'Hi1.btDi·made s,meti-on that the order.'~ejecting proposal for "the ~ty tb 18 y wat8rl1DeinStdnlt' S'ubdiviaioli be struck fromthe minutes. Arter c~~tion was considered by the board, motion 'Was made, secondedand passed that <strong>City</strong> -·,.-tne water line, and the customers reimburse the <strong>City</strong>.- v_The Committee reported on building sales barn , and recommended that the eity employE. H. Shaw to build the barn according to plans and specifications, and that he beallowed $2000.00 for labor and the <strong>City</strong> furnish the material. W'. T. Chandler madethe motion, H. S. Sisk seconded the motion, and it was passed that the committee'srecomendation be' accepted.Motion was made by A. H. Avent, seconded by H. S. Sisk and it was ordered that the <strong>City</strong>advertise for material for the sub-station.l.DUe to th~ vacancy created by the resignation <strong>of</strong> Miss Mary Kate Heard, Secretary, motionwas made by Ben Jack Hilbun to increase .011& WOodward's' salary to $161.25 per month, andto employ someone else at $150.00 per month. H ours to be from 8 A. M. until 5 P. M.wi. th one-half day <strong>of</strong>f each week the entire year. Arter this motion was considered, itwas seconded and passed unamiously.On motion made by A. H. Avent, l'Jeconc1ed by H. S. Sisk, and passed, it was ordered thatsomeone be employed to tYPe T. V .. A. contract on minutes.Came on for discussion the matter <strong>of</strong> this Mayor and Board zoning Douglass Drive Subdivision,and Avent Acres Subdivision, and Alderman A. H. Avent <strong>of</strong>fered the following ordinance:l


I~MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDi~-_~EMENT ~ MERIDIANiAN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AN ORDnSANCE OF, T~ CITY OF OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI, ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCETO REnULATE AND RESTRICT THE LOCATION, CONSTRUCTION AND USE OF BUILDINGS AND PREMISES INTHE CITY CF OXFORD, MISSIS3IPPI, AND FOR SAID PURPCSES DIVIDING THE CITY INTO DISTRICTS,AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION OF ANY PROVISION OF SAID ORDI~AN9E", KNCMN ALSOAS A ZONING ORDINANCE.Section 1. WHEREAS, the ~yor am Baird <strong>of</strong> Aldermen '<strong>of</strong>the<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, MississiWidid adopt an ordinance at a fonner DEe t~ <strong>of</strong> said Mayor '!ond .Board <strong>of</strong> A.ldermEll, which ordinanceis entitled, "An ordinance to regulate and restrict the lc;ca~ion, constructioo and use <strong>of</strong>wildings and }r emises in th e <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> Uxford, ltissisippi, ,an4 forsaid purpo ses dividirl! the<strong>City</strong> into districts, and providing a penalty for the vio1~tiqn <strong>of</strong> any provision <strong>of</strong> said ordinance",said ordinance being reoordecl in Ordinance <strong>Book</strong> No. 1 at Pages 240 and 241 <strong>of</strong> theOrdinances <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Missisippi, 00 file in the <strong>of</strong>ices <strong>of</strong> the Mayor <strong>of</strong> said<strong>City</strong>; and,, ,Whereas, Sectiqn 16 <strong>of</strong> said ordin8flc~ provides, among other things, that the Mayor andBoard <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi may, ,from tine to time, amend, supplementor change lIy ordinance the boundaries <strong>of</strong> districts, or regulations contained in said ordinance;and,Whereas, Section 3 <strong>of</strong> said ordinance divides the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi into threeuse districts, namely, "A", Residence District; "B", COlUllercial District; and "C", IndustrialDistrict; the Boundaries <strong>of</strong> such districts being shown upon the map made a part <strong>of</strong> saidordinance, said map lDe~ designated as the "Use Ujstrict Map" <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> Oxfcrd,Miss:issippi, just as said nm.p and all other things, shown thereon are described in saidordinance; and,Whereas, 9. H. Douglass, owner, and. R. S. Myers, Engineer, did on cr about May 1, 1949,file with the U8\Y"or amBoard <strong>of</strong> Aldernen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississ:ippi a llBp and survey<strong>of</strong> Douglas 15 Drive Subdivis ion to the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> Oxfom, Mississippi, more particularly descriitedas follOWS, towit:Beginning at the intersection <strong>of</strong> the Ncr th line <strong>of</strong> Jackson Avenue with the center line <strong>of</strong>North Lamar Street in the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, and run th~ce N 10°' 24i E alon~ saidcenter line <strong>of</strong> North Lamar Street a distance <strong>of</strong> 2316.4 feet to a point \'\here too center line<strong>of</strong> North Lamar Street intersects the East edge <strong>of</strong> the concrete pavement <strong>of</strong> l4ias:issippiHi~way No. 7 extended; thence N 54 0 30' E 8J.a1g the East edge <strong>of</strong> said Pavement a distance <strong>of</strong>681.8 feet to a point; thence S 76 0 10' E a distance <strong>of</strong> 22.3 feet to an iron pipe, saidpoint "in~ the point <strong>of</strong> lIeginning <strong>of</strong> this descript;i,.on. From this point <strong>of</strong> beginning runthence N 54 0 30' E a distan~e<strong>of</strong> 494.2 feet to a pipe, lIoth <strong>of</strong> these points being on theEast ri~ht-<strong>of</strong>-wayline <strong>of</strong> Miss.-Highway No.7; thence S 800 24' E a distance <strong>of</strong> 464.8 feetto an iron' pipe; thence:':> 9 0 49' W a distance <strong>of</strong>' 485.7 feet to an iron pipe; thence N79 0 41' W a distanee <strong>of</strong> 657.3' feet. to an iron pipe; thence N 9 0 'J.7' E a distance <strong>of</strong> 1l0.6fee~ to,an iron pipe; thence N 76 0 l()' " a distance <strong>of</strong> 155.,7 feet to a point <strong>of</strong> Deginnincon the East ri~t-<strong>of</strong>-way line <strong>of</strong> MississiWi Highway No.7. The property is furtherdescrilled as being 'in Lot 193, Sed. 21 T8S R3W in the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, 'Lafayette County,MississiWi; and, ' ,I.-'Whereas, the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississ ippi did adoptan ordinance <strong>of</strong> <strong>January</strong> 30, <strong>1950</strong>, ent:it.led "An Ordinarx:e enlarging thelloundary <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong><strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Uississippi, describing the land &died thereto, and defining the entire lIoundaryas changed", said ordinance lIeing recorded in Ordinaroe <strong>Book</strong> No.1 at P~e 275 <strong>of</strong> the Ordinance<strong>of</strong> Oxfcrd, Missi ssippi, on file in the <strong>of</strong>f ice <strong>of</strong> the Mayor <strong>of</strong> said <strong>City</strong>; and,Whereas, the ordinance recorded in Ordinance <strong>Book</strong> No. 1 at ~age 275 <strong>of</strong> the Ordinances<strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, as aforesaid, enlarge4 tl?-e 1I0undary <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>,Iliss:1ss~Wi lIy the addition to said <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> the following territory itJnediately adjacent toand connectin~ with the aforesaid Douglass Drive Suidivision, towit:'Beginning at the quarter (~:) section corner between sections 21 and 22, Township 8 South,Range 3 West, ruming thence due West a distance <strong>of</strong> 1,282.5 feet to the present East limits<strong>of</strong> the CitY' <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Uississ :ippi; thence North 10 degrees 24 minutes East a distame <strong>of</strong>1,250 feet along the present <strong>City</strong> limits <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, 1tississiWi; then::eSouth 79 degrees 36minutes East a distance <strong>of</strong> 408 feet; thence Ncr th 22 degrees 10 minutes East a distance <strong>of</strong>96.65 feet; theme South 79 degrees 36 minutes East a distance <strong>of</strong> 608.30 feet; thence Ncrtha distance <strong>of</strong> 522.15 feet; thence East a distcm:e <strong>of</strong> 1,217 feet; thence South a distance <strong>of</strong>715.86 feet; thence West a distance <strong>of</strong> 1,217 feet to the section line; thence South alongthe Section line a distance <strong>of</strong> 920.23 feet to the quarter (H section corner between sections21 and 22, Township 8 South, Range J West, the point <strong>of</strong> begiming; comprising in all 58.9acres <strong>of</strong> land, twenty acres <strong>of</strong> which is in land given by and designed for municipal parkpurposes, and the remaining 38.9 acres constituting Avent Acres Subdivision to the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi; all situated in Oxfcrd, Lafayette County, Mississippi; and, now,therefore,Section 2. Be and IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED by the ~or am Board <strong>of</strong> AldErID3n <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong><strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, lLississiWi, that the territory described in Section 1 <strong>of</strong> this Ordinance as theDouglass Drive Subdivision <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mis si9D.ppi, be and it is hereby removed fromsuch" USE DISTRICT" into which it may have heret<strong>of</strong>ore been placed by the aforesaid ZONINGORDINANCE <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> oXford, Uississippi, am is hereby placed in "A" Residence Districtunder said ZONING ORDINANCE; and,"J


-.---_.MH~UJEBO.OK NQ. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF. OXFORD..__._-_._._ ....-::--_._---.:--~::-'-. __ .-_._--_ ... ~---'-'--lfississippi, be and it is hereby in "A" Residence Djstrict under the aforesaid ZONINGORDINANCE <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> Ox:tord, MississiWi; and,amernments thereto, except such as mq or in full force and effect in all other ,respects.I hereby certify that the ordinance was approved ~ the ~or <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>,Missis sippi and was recorded in Ordinance <strong>Book</strong> No.1 at Page No. ~--"7the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, on file in the <strong>of</strong>fices <strong>of</strong> the Mayor <strong>of</strong> said <strong>City</strong>, on the30th day <strong>of</strong> 1!s:, <strong>1950</strong>. ~~ « ,~ombs<strong>City</strong> ClerkI L.ontE~r--M!:RlbIAri .BE AND IT IS HEREBY FURTHER ORDAINED by the ~or and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> otpxt'ord, Mississippi, that the territory described in Section 1, <strong>of</strong> this Ordinance as constitutingthe mmicipal park lands and Avent Acres Subdivision <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>,BE AND IT IS HEREBY FURTHER ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldernen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, that the "USE DISTRICT MAP", a p!.rt <strong>of</strong> the afcresaid ZONING ORDINANCE <strong>of</strong>the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, be and it ishereby amended so as to show said Avent AcresSubdivision, the Municipal Park lands, and Dtuglass Drive Subdivision, <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>:tlissia~dppi, each, everyone, and all as "A" Resider¥:e District classification.Section 3. BE AND IT IS HEREBY FURTHER ORDAINED by the ~or arxlBoard <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong>the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, :Uissi~ ippi that the ordinance, known as the ZONING ORDnUNCE <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong><strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, llississippi, recorded in Ordinar¥:e <strong>Book</strong> No. 1 at Pages' 240 and 241 <strong>of</strong> the Ordinances<strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, lIississiWi, amended by this ameDiatory ordinance, including all priorconflict with this ordinance, be and it rElllainsSection 4. BE AND IT IS Hl!REl3Y FURTHER ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong>the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi that the Clerk <strong>of</strong> thisgoveming body give notice as requiredby .:)ection 16 <strong>of</strong> the ordinance. amended by this amendatory ordinance, that a public hearingshall be held before the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, inthe Council Chamber <strong>of</strong> said Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen, in the <strong>City</strong> Hall at <strong>Oxford</strong>,Mississippi at 7:30 P.Il. Ql the 4th day <strong>of</strong> <strong>July</strong>, <strong>1950</strong>, :at 7:30 P.M., to hear any protests <strong>of</strong>objections to said ordinance.Section 5. BE AND IT IS HERPl3Y FURTHPR ORDAINED by the Ma¥or and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong>the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, lIississiWi, that this ordinance be in force and take effect from andatter the 4th day <strong>of</strong> <strong>July</strong>, <strong>1950</strong>. I


82! ....MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD/:lA REsOWTION AUThORIZING, INSTRUCTING AND EMPa'fERING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF OXFORD, MISSISSIPPITO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE TENNEiSEE V ALLEY AUTHORITY FOR THE PURCHASE FROM THEAUTHORITY OF ELECTRIC POWER AND FOR AGREEMENT WITH SAID AUTHORITY ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF ASUBSTATION AND TRANSMISSION LINE AND OTHF~ NECESSARY IMPROVEMENTS ON THE PRESENT DISTRIBU­TION SYSTEM.WHEREAS, at a Special Advisory Election, held on Tuesday, March <strong>14</strong>, <strong>1950</strong>, at the instance<strong>of</strong> the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldennen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> OXford, Mississippi, for the purpose <strong>of</strong> determiningwhether or not the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, 1I1issi ssippi should issue it s El8 ctric Revenue Plantbonds in the maximum amount <strong>of</strong> $165,000.00 for the purpose <strong>of</strong> :illlproving the electric gEl'leratingsystem <strong>of</strong> said <strong>City</strong> by purchasing and installing a diesel electric generating unit and appurtenancesthereto, am making other necessary repairs and improvements upon the present electricpower plan~, OR, should the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> OxfOrd, Mississippi, issue its EJectric Plant R8venue Bondsin the IIB.Ximum amount <strong>of</strong> $75,000.00 for thepurpose <strong>of</strong> contracting with the Tennessee ValleyAuthority for the purchase from the Authority <strong>of</strong> electric power and for the constructioo <strong>of</strong> asubstation and the erection <strong>of</strong> a transmission line from the Tennessee Valle,y Authorit~ SUbstationto the new city substation and to make necessary extensions and improvements to the present distributionsystem <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, MlssissiWi; and,WHEREAS, at said Special Advisory Election the qualified elector s<strong>of</strong> til! <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>,Mississippi, by a vote <strong>of</strong> 504 to 202, expressed their preference for the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>,Mi ssiss ippi issuing it s ElectriC Plant Rave nue Bonds in the amount <strong>of</strong> $75,000.00 fo r thepurpose <strong>of</strong> contracting with the Tennessee Valley Authority for the purchase from the Authority<strong>of</strong> electric power and for the construction <strong>of</strong> a substation am the erection <strong>of</strong> a transmissionline from. the Tennessee Valley Authority substation to the new city substation and to makenecessary extensions and improvements to the present distribution system <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>,Mississippi; and,WHEREAS, in pursuance <strong>of</strong> the determination <strong>of</strong> a majority <strong>of</strong> the qualified electors <strong>of</strong> the<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi to contract with the Tennessee Valley Authority as aforesaid, aSpecial Bond Election was held on Tuesday, MS¥ 2, <strong>1950</strong>, to determine whether or not the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Oxford</strong>, MississiWi should issue its Electric Plant Revenue Bonds in the maximum amount <strong>of</strong>$75,000.00 for the construction <strong>of</strong> a substation and the erection <strong>of</strong> a transmission line from theTennessee Valley Authority substation to the new <strong>City</strong> alibstation and to make necessary extensionsam :improvements to the present distribution system <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, iUssissiWi, and,;I]HEREAS, at the election held on Tuesd~, May 2, <strong>1950</strong>, the qualified electors ar the <strong>City</strong><strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, MississiWi decided by a vote <strong>of</strong> 326 to 40 in favor <strong>of</strong> the issuaa:e<strong>of</strong> said <strong>City</strong>'sElectric Plant Revenue Bonds in the maximum amrunt <strong>of</strong> $75,000.00 for the purposes set forth inthe paragraph herein immediately next above; and,WHEREAS, The Tennessee Valley Authority, an agency <strong>of</strong> the United states Go'iernment, has<strong>of</strong>fered to contract with the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, MississiWi, and to sell to said <strong>City</strong> electric power,if the <strong>City</strong> will erect a new power substation and transmission lines fran the T81nessee ValleyAuthority substation to the new <strong>Oxford</strong> substation, ani will make necessary extensions and improvementsto the present distribution system <strong>of</strong> the said <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, and for the <strong>City</strong> tocomply with the <strong>of</strong>fer made by the TErlIlessee Valley Authority the $75,000.00 Electric PlantRevenue Bond issue was necessary and authorized by the qualified electors <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> Oxfcrd,Mississippi at the Special Bond Electioo held on Tuesday, May 2, <strong>1950</strong>, as hereinabove set forth;now, th erefore ,Section 1. Be and it is hereby resolved and ordered by the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> AJdermen <strong>of</strong>the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, after due and careful cCllsideration <strong>of</strong> the contract <strong>of</strong>fered bythe Tennessee Valley Authority to the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> Oxfied in the body <strong>of</strong> this reso1ution;Section 2. Be and it is hereby further resolved and ordered by the MS¥or and Board <strong>of</strong>Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, It4issis sippi, that said governing body approved the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong>Oxfcrd, Miss is sippi entering into said contmct as shoYl1 by EXHIBIT "A" hereto attached as parthere<strong>of</strong>, with said Tennessee Valley Authority, and hereby authorizes, instructs am empowersR. X. Williams, Mayor <strong>of</strong> the Ci1:q <strong>of</strong> OXford, Mississ jppi, for ani on behalf <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>,M:i.ssissiW i , to execute said contract with the Tennessee Valley Authority in his <strong>of</strong>ficial capacityas Mayor and under the <strong>of</strong>ficial seal <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, l4.issis:ippi.Section 3. Be and it is further resolved and ordered by the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong>tiE <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> Oxfoni, lI.ississi. ppi, that the said R. X. Williams, M~or <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> ~s, voted Yea.Aldernan B. J. Hilbun, voted Yea.Alderrnan H. S. Sisk, voted Yea.


83\IMINUTE BOQK NQ. <strong>14</strong>, CITY_ Of OXfORD.-'-. -"'--. --_:.-.-. -----=---.. -"--==- _____ -'-' .. c ___ --'- ;-"'-'-'- _____ .•. c .. - .-----..•• : .. -===.:-:...:..=' iF!1 =IIThe motion having received the affirmative vote <strong>of</strong> all <strong>of</strong> the Alderman .present, theMayor declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted.(SEAL)T. E. Combs<strong>City</strong> ClerkR. X. Will iamsllqor"EXHIBIT "ArtPOWER CONTRACTbetweenTENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITYaniCITY OF OXFOOD, MISSISSIPPIThis AGREEMENT, made and entered into as <strong>of</strong> this 30th day <strong>of</strong> May, <strong>1950</strong>, by and betweenTENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY (hereinafter called "Authority"), a corporation created am existingunder and by virtue <strong>of</strong> the Tennessee Valley Authority Act <strong>of</strong> 1933 as amended, and CITY OF OXFORD(hereinafter called "Municipality"), a municipal corporation duly created, organized and existingunder and by virtue <strong>of</strong> the laws <strong>of</strong> the State <strong>of</strong> Missis si.ppi;WHEREAS, Authority, by section 10 <strong>of</strong> the TEllnessee Valley Authority Act <strong>of</strong> 1933 as amended,is authorized to sell the surplus power generated by it ani not us8d in its operations, and isdirected to give prefere~ e to States, cwnties, municipalities, and cooperative organizationsC£ citizens or farmers not organized or doing busines s for pr<strong>of</strong>it; andWHEREAS, by section II <strong>of</strong> said act it is provided that the sale <strong>of</strong> power by Authorityshall be primarily for the benefit <strong>of</strong> the people <strong>of</strong> the section as a whole ani particularlyth e danestic and rural conswners to whom the power cm ecomm:ically be made available;andWHEREAS, Municipality now owns and operates its own generation and di stribution system forth e p.1rpose <strong>of</strong> supplying electric energy to cmsumers inside am wtside Municipality's corporatelimits; andWHEREAS: Municipality deslres to abandon its generating plant ani purchase electric powermd energy from Authority for mUIiic ipal use and resale in the operation <strong>of</strong> its distribltionsystem; andWHEREAS, all acts, things anj conditions necessary under law ani Municipality's charter tomake this agreement the valid and binding obligation <strong>of</strong> the parties hereto have been done,pe rfa-med, and complied with;NOO, THEREFORE, for and. in consideratim <strong>of</strong> the mutual covenants herein contained andsubject to the provisions <strong>of</strong> the Tennessee Valley Authority Act <strong>of</strong> 1933 as amended, the partieshereto covenant and agree as follows:1. Term <strong>of</strong> Contract. This contract shall became effective as <strong>of</strong> the date first abovementioned and shall continue in effect fer twenty (20) years; provided, however, that sections 4to 13, inclllsive, shall become effective on JanUlry 1, 1951, except as oth~rwise expressly pro­Tid ed therein.2. Installatim <strong>of</strong> l;'acilities. :Municipality will install at its own expense thefacilitieS-necessary to take power-from Authority at 13,000 volts at Authority's existing <strong>Oxford</strong>Substation for use on Municipality's electric system with circuit voltage <strong>of</strong> 12,500 volts.3. ~imEmergency Power. Conmencing with any day prior to JaIDJary 1, 1951, on whichMunicipality i..q ready to take power at 13 ~v at At.t.mrity's <strong>Oxford</strong> Stbstation, Authority willendeavor to supply, at Municipality's request, such ernerge"clr requirements <strong>of</strong>amic,"pality, asmay be in excess <strong>of</strong> the capabilities <strong>of</strong> Municipality's genaating facilities. 16.micipality.sha]l ~y for the emergency power and energy delivered to lIunicipality unda- this section a demandcharge at the rate <strong>of</strong> ~O cents per week pa- kw <strong>of</strong> demand, am an energy charge at the rate<strong>of</strong> 120% <strong>of</strong> the out-<strong>of</strong>-pocket cost to Authority per kwh <strong>of</strong> the Energy. supplied, such out-<strong>of</strong>- .pocket cost to include any starting-up and shutting-down expenses at steam plants operated tosupply Municipality's requirements. For the p.1rposes <strong>of</strong> this section 3 demand is defined as thehighest average load measured in kilowatts during any 60 consecutive minute period <strong>of</strong> the calendarweek.i:1Ii:iIi'IIi1;!4. Interim Power SuPPly. For the period beginning with Jan\.ll.ry 1, 1951, and extending toMarch 1, 1952, Authority shall supply at Authority's <strong>Oxford</strong> Substation at 13,000 voltsMunicipality's requirements for electric power and energy to the extent that it is physicallyand economically feasible for Authority to do so and such service will not jeopardize Authority'sability to comply with prior canmitments to Authority's other customers. Municipality shall,during said periDd, operate its generating plant to the extent necessary to supply its requirementsfer power and energy in excess <strong>of</strong> the lD)unts available from Authority under this section .•The power ani energy made available to 1lmicipality by AuthDrity under this sectim shall be piidfor by Jlunicipal1ty at the rate <strong>of</strong> 7i mills per kilowatt-hour. . ,-~


84_.__. -.-OEMENT - MERIDIAN_'._-J:.MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD5. Power Supply. Effective as <strong>of</strong> March 1, 1952, and thereafter for the remaining term <strong>of</strong> thiscontract, AUthority shall supply for 1funicipality' s use am for resale all <strong>of</strong> Municipality's powerrequirements up to the maximum demand specified in section 6 here<strong>of</strong>.Municipality shall in no event obtain, by generation, purchase, or otherwise, power fromany source, other than Authority's electric system, without the censent <strong>of</strong> Authority, unlessAuthority has refused to supply !funicipality such additional quantities <strong>of</strong> power as m~ have ,beenawlied for as provided herein, and then only to the extent <strong>of</strong> its requirements in excess <strong>of</strong> thepower available from Authority. Should Munid.pality, during the period <strong>of</strong> this contract, desireto increase its purchases <strong>of</strong> power in excess <strong>of</strong> the maximum provided for herein, Municipality m~apply to Authority for additional quantities <strong>of</strong> power. Such appl:ic at ion shall be in writing andshall be supported by pro<strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong> probable need for such additional power. Authority shall, within areasonable time (which shall be determined in each instance by Authority but which in no case shallexceed twenty-four (24) months)and with due diligence, make arrangements to deliver such additionalpower, but only to the extent that Authority, in its judgment, has power available after all requirements<strong>of</strong> AuthOrity, the United States <strong>of</strong> America, and prior contractual commitments have beenmet, and subject to acts <strong>of</strong> God and otiE r contingencies beyond Authority's control. In the eventreservation <strong>of</strong> generating capacity or substantial alteration <strong>of</strong> existing generating, transmission,or transformat ion facilities or installation <strong>of</strong> additional generating, transmissioo, or transformationfacilities is necessary to enable Authority to fulfill lfunicipality's request for increasedquantities <strong>of</strong> power, 1funicipality agrees to give Authority such assurances respecting increased use<strong>of</strong> power as in Authority's judgment mc9iY be necessary to justify such reservat ion, alteration, orinstallatioo <strong>of</strong> facilities.I----6. Delivery and Receipt <strong>of</strong> power. The power to be supplied hereunder shall be delivered atthe delivery point designated below and, under normal operating conditions, shall be within commerciallimits <strong>of</strong> sixty (60) cycles per secom ani the delivery voltage hereinafter specified.It is understood that ltimicipality's distribution system is designed for opt:ration at the averagedistribution system circuit voltage indicated below:Delivery PointNonaal WholesaleDelivery VoltageMaximumDemandDis tribution SystemCircuit VoltageLow-tension side<strong>of</strong> Authority's<strong>Oxford</strong> Substation1),0005,000 kva12,500Authority shall be obligated to ha..ve installed at said delivery point only such protective equipmentas in its opinion is necessary for the protection <strong>of</strong> its facilities supplying energy to suchdelivery point, but in no case shall Authority be obligated to furnish oore than one such installationat such delivery point. Municipality agrees to operate it s system and to design and construct'future extensions so that it will be feasible to provide its entire power requirements from thepoint <strong>of</strong> delivery specified herein or from such additional points <strong>of</strong> delivery as Authority may deemto be feasible am as the parties may agree to establish from time to time.7. Schedule <strong>of</strong> Rates: Attached hereto and hereby made a part here<strong>of</strong> is a "Schedule <strong>of</strong> Ratesand Charges" wherein Municipality is referred to as "Distributor." Except as provided in section 4here<strong>of</strong> Municipality shall Pc9iY for the power and energy supplie:i by Authority at the rates fixed inWholesale Power Rate Schedule A. All payments shall be made to Authority at its prinCipal <strong>of</strong>ficesat Wilson Dam, Alabama, or at such other place as Authority may from time to time designate.The paymt!lt.s to be made hereunder shall be made solely and exclusively from the revenues<strong>of</strong> Municipality's electric system and shall not be a charge upon Municipality's general funds.8. Resale Rates. In order to as 3.1I'e a wide and ample distribution <strong>of</strong> electric energy in thearea served by Munic ipality, Authority and Municipality agree as follow s:(a) Municipality aerees that the power purchased hereumer shall be sold and distributedto the ultima. te consumer without discrimination between consume rs <strong>of</strong> the same class, and that nodiscriminatory rate, rebate, or other special concession will be made or given to any consU¢e.r.(b) For the peri


85\.'-'---....::==..-'-=. =MINUTE BOQK No. <strong>14</strong>, _CI.TY OF OXFORD---_._--.-------.----------.---.-.--..-...---~===.. = ... = .. _ ..'--'_.--"'-_.. -.;......... . , c.; . .:.;____ ~;._. '__-"-';'.--'_"'::':...:_.-=_ .....__. .___........_____ "... _. ____." __ .....":_·';::"::;;C'C-=,F,"'-==(a) R6V'enue shall first be used for the payment <strong>of</strong> all current operating expenses,ia:luding salaries, wages, cost <strong>of</strong> materials and supplies, power at Ylholesale, and insurance.(b) From remaining revenues lltmicipality shall next currently provide for the p~ntat maturity <strong>of</strong> interest accrued on all System Indebtedness, and for amortization charges and/orsinking fund payments thereon.(c) Thereafter, revenues shall be used currently to set up reasonable reserves for re- /placerrents, new CCl'lstruction, and contingencies, andto prO'lide a reasonable anPunt <strong>of</strong> cash workingcapital."Ii(d) From remaining revenues Municipality may thereafter pay into its lieneral Fund areturn on its investment, as provided in the Financial and Accounting Policy in the Schedule <strong>of</strong>Terms and Conditions attached hereto.(e) Fran renaining revenues Municipality may thereafter pay into its General Fund a taxequivalent as . provided in the Financial and ACecnnting Policy in the Schedule <strong>of</strong> Terms andCondi tions attached hereto.(f) All remaining revenues shall be considered surplus revenues and shall serve as abasis for the reduction or elimination <strong>of</strong> surcharges to consumers, and thereafter for the reduction<strong>of</strong> rates; provided, however, that Municipality may, subject to the consent <strong>of</strong> Authority,devote part or all <strong>of</strong> such surplus revenues to the purchase or retirement <strong>of</strong> System Indebtednessprior to maturity. Surplus revenues shall be computed as <strong>of</strong> June 30 <strong>of</strong> each year.10. Payment 'ifir Municipality's Energy Requirements. Municipality agrees to make paymentsinto its electric funds from appropriate gene raJ. or special funds for all electric service requiredby Municipality for street lighting, water pumping, and other operations and uses, at theresale rates prescribed in section 8 here<strong>of</strong>.11. Terms and Condi tims. Attached hereto and hereby made a part here<strong>of</strong>, is a "Schedule <strong>of</strong>Terms ana Conditions." The provisions <strong>of</strong> this schedule may from time to time be changed orsupplem~nted by wri tten agreement <strong>of</strong> Municipality and Authority. It is understood and agreed thatthe several provisions <strong>of</strong> this schedule, with such changes as may from time to time be adoptedpursuant hereto, as well as the several provisions <strong>of</strong> this contract and <strong>of</strong> the Schedule <strong>of</strong> Ratesand Charges, are <strong>of</strong> the essence <strong>of</strong> this contract.II\.Notwithstanding a.1V other provision <strong>of</strong> this contract, including without limitation theprovisions <strong>of</strong> the Schedule <strong>of</strong> Terms an:! Conditions, the amunt <strong>of</strong> Municipality's initial investmentin the electric system for purposes <strong>of</strong> this contract shall be determined by Illbtracting thebonds and other liabilities assumed by the electric system from the assets transferred to theelectric system, all as <strong>of</strong> JanUiry 1, 1951, the assets so transferred and the liabilities aoassuned to be determined as hereinafter provided in this paragraph. The assets to be transferredto the electric system, determined as <strong>of</strong> <strong>January</strong> 1, 1951, shall consist <strong>of</strong> the following:1. The value <strong>of</strong> Municipality's distribltioo system as determined bythe Authority's inventory andappraisal there<strong>of</strong>.2. Thirty JJo11ars ($30) per kilowatt <strong>of</strong> the installed capa.city <strong>of</strong> thegenerating plant.3. All electric system accounts receivable as <strong>of</strong> <strong>January</strong> 1, 1951.4. Organization expense in the amount <strong>of</strong> Five Thousand Dollars (~?5,OOO).5. The actual value <strong>of</strong> materials arxi. supplies.6. Trust fund accounts applicable to issued and outstanding bonds as~edby the electric system.7. The amount <strong>of</strong> any cash transferred to the electric system as <strong>of</strong> <strong>January</strong>1, 1951.,1..-The liabilities to be assumed by the electric system, determined as <strong>of</strong> <strong>January</strong> 1, 1951, shallconsist <strong>of</strong> the following:1. The issued arxi. outstanding bonds <strong>of</strong> Municipality <strong>of</strong> the 5i% issue<strong>of</strong> <strong>July</strong> 1930.2. The issued and outstanding bonds <strong>of</strong> Uunicipality <strong>of</strong> the 2~ and 1%issues <strong>of</strong> April 1946.3. Any additional outstanding bonds which were issued, and the proceeds<strong>of</strong> which were used, exclusively for electric system purposes.4. All electric system accounts payable am custaner deposits as <strong>of</strong>Jarmary 1, 1951.It is understood arr.i agreed that, if the sum <strong>of</strong> the above itemized liabilities should exceed thesum <strong>of</strong> the above itemized assets, the aDnlnt <strong>of</strong> l4unic ipality' 8 initial investnent in the electricsystem shall be zero and the issued am outstanding bonds <strong>of</strong> Municipality listed above to be,.I,t-__ ~ ____ ~il ___ .. ___ . _______ _


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDOEMENT - MERIDIAN~-----ll -aGsu~d by the electric system shall be reduced to the extent necessary to make the totalliabilitiBs assumed by the electric system equal to thetotal assets, ani such cf the is 9led anioutstanding bonds listed above not assumed by the electric system shall remain the responsibility<strong>of</strong> Municipality's general funds. It is further understood andagreed that Mtmicipality's investmentin its electric system may at any time am from time to time be reduced by payments (other than taxequivalents or returns on investment) from electric systan funds to Municipality's general fund, butno such payment shall be made after said investnent has bem reduced to zero. All debt servicerequirement s relating to the cutstanding bonds assuJ!W3d by the electric system as provided in thisparagraph shall be met out <strong>of</strong> funds <strong>of</strong> Municipality's electric system.12. Rules and Regulat ions. Attached hereto and heJeby made a part here<strong>of</strong> is a IISchedule <strong>of</strong>Rules and Regulatims. if Municipality hereby adopts said Schedule or Rules and Regulations. Theprovisions <strong>of</strong> said schedule may be amended, supplanented, or repealed by Munici~lity at any timeupon ten (10) days written notice to Authority setting forth the nature <strong>of</strong> ani reason for theproposed change. No change shall be made in said schedule, however, which is inconsistent with orin violation <strong>of</strong> any <strong>of</strong> the other provisions <strong>of</strong> this contract. In said schedule the termIIDistributor ll shall be construed to mean Municipality.13. Purpose <strong>of</strong> Contract. It is hereby recognized and declared that, pursuant to the obligationsimposed by the Tennessee Valley Authority Act <strong>of</strong> 1933 as amended, lIfunicipality' s operation <strong>of</strong> amunicipal electric distribution system and Authority's wholesale service thereto are undertakenprimarily for the benefit <strong>of</strong> ratep~ers and that Municipality shall receive from the operationthere<strong>of</strong> for the benefit <strong>of</strong> its General Fund, to be used for anypennissible municipal purpose, only(a) a return on any investment made fran general funds in the electric system, and (b) an amountin lieu <strong>of</strong> taxes, representing a fair share <strong>of</strong> the cost <strong>of</strong> government properly to be borne by suchsystem. In accordance with these principles, which are mutually recognized as <strong>of</strong> the essence <strong>of</strong> thisagreement, Municipality agrees to operate its electric system and to maintain its financial accountsand affairs in full and strict accordance with the provisions <strong>of</strong> this Power Contract.Munic ipality further agrees from time to time to supply Authority promptly with such informationin respect bt its electrical property and operatiCJ}s as Authority may reasonably re::}uest,including, not later than the first d~ <strong>of</strong> Septenber <strong>of</strong> each year, a complete rep


..Mt~l)TEBOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDO:='EM=EN:-:-t:-C::"M-::::~R=15-:-:-'AN----'-----'---""--'-=-"-~-:--C --_. . .........---l< ..._._....-=-----"~_ .-'-'=~ ... ",-,,--_..__ .:-=-_._...-...____'-'-___ ==-.. : _~_'_.:._'__._ _.:._.:...:c.:._ _'__'_..__..____._ ..._ ..' .. _.___• __. ___.___._.. ____•__._Tennessee Valley AuthoritySCHEDUIE OF RATES AND CHARGES11=Wholesale Power Rate - Schedule AAVAILABILITYPrimary power purchased fer resale available to states, counties, municipalities, andcooperati ve arga'lizations <strong>of</strong> citizen s a' farmers.RATEDemand ChargeNinety cents per kilowatt <strong>of</strong> demand p3 r month.Energy (;hargeFirst ••.•••.•••• 100,000 kilowatt-hours consumed perNext •••...•••••. 200,000It n Itllext ...........• 700,CXXJ"Excess over ••••• l,OOO,OOOrtIt" " "month"at 4mills per lew-hour" 3 It Itrt rt2.5 " 2 " " "Charge for energy in excess <strong>of</strong> 360 times the total denand as hereinafter defined shallbe subject to a reduction <strong>of</strong> 0.5 mill per kilowatt-hour from the otherwise appli:able rate ..DETElWINATION OF DEUANDThe demand for any month for which determination i s made shall be defined as the highest.average load measured in kilowatts during W41 60 consecutive minute period <strong>of</strong> the month, but, atthe Authority's option, when the power factor is foo.nd to be lower than 85 percent, the demandshall be defined as 85 percent <strong>of</strong> the highest average kilovolt-amperes measured during any 60consecutive minute period d the JlDnth.. J4INn.tUM UONTHLY BILLNinety cents per kilowatt <strong>of</strong> demand, but in no case shall the minimum bill be less thanthe charge for 60 percent <strong>of</strong> the highest demand occulTiql; during any month within the previousconsecutive twelve-month period.AUDN AteE FOR SALES TO RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERSAuthority will adjust bill so that the energy charge shall be 2 mills per kilowatt-hourfar at least so much energy as may be sold by Dis tril:u tor urn er th e residential resale schedule.at 4 mills per kilowatt-hour •.SINGLE-POINT DELIVERYThe above rates are basad upon the supply <strong>of</strong> service through a single delivery andmetering point, and at a single voltage. Separate supply for the same customer at other points<strong>of</strong> delivery, cr at different voltage, shall 1:>e separately metered and billed.Standard Res:id ent:is.i Rate - Scpedule B-1AVAILABILITYAvailable for domestic use to all residential customers served fran local alternatingcurrent distribution systems. Service under th e standard liesidential Rate shall apply only toelectric service in a single Jrivate dwelling andits appurtenances, the major use <strong>of</strong> which isfor lighting and hwsehold appliances, for the p3rsonal canf'ort and c


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8~!MINJJTE_ BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDllElfEllT - frrRIOIAN--------------,-----.~--,,-====-===STANDARD STREET LIGHTING RATE -Schedule B-5.lAV AILABILITYAvailable for street-lighting systems, including street lighting, single systems, androadway and park lighting, for a term <strong>of</strong> not less than one year.CHARACTER OF SERVICEAltemating-current service, either series ormultiple system or in combination at option<strong>of</strong> Distributor.RATEThe rate for this service consists <strong>of</strong>two parts, as follows:I. Investment ChargeThe annual investment charge (for the cost <strong>of</strong> opEration, maintenance, taxes, and depreciatim,am for return on investIlllnt.) shall be 12 percent <strong>of</strong> the investIlllnt in the street-lightingsystem, determined as set fcrth below. Such charge shall be adjusted under the circumstances setforth below. This charge will be recomputed on <strong>July</strong> 1 <strong>of</strong> each year ani one-twelfth <strong>of</strong> the totalamual charge so computed will be billed customer monthly.II. Energy ChargeFjrst ••....••••• 250 kwh consumed per DK>nth at :3 cents per kwhNext •••••••••••• 11750 " 2 " " Next ••••••••••• 1,00011" " " " 1 cent 11"Excess over ••.•• 2,000If" " " " 0.811 11METHOD OF DETERMINOO DISTRIBUTOR t S INVESTMENTThe investIlllnt in propErty and. equipment used as a basis for the investment charge containedin this schedule shall cons! st cL the cost <strong>of</strong> such proPBrty and. equipment, including thefull amount shown in the plant. account entitled "Street Lighting and Signal Systems". If any part<strong>of</strong> the street-lighting system has not been built at the expense <strong>of</strong> Djstributor, a deduction shallbe made from the annual investment charge in the amount <strong>of</strong> 6 percent <strong>of</strong> the investment in such part.If the cost <strong>of</strong> any part <strong>of</strong> the street-lighting systElll operated by the electricity depil.rtment<strong>of</strong> Distributor is carried on the books <strong>of</strong> other munici.palities or age~ies or other JlIlnicipaldepartments· <strong>of</strong> Distributor, retirements am additaons to such property will be made by theelectr:it: ity department and charged to the department upon the books <strong>of</strong> which the cost <strong>of</strong> thepropErty is reflected, or to the other agency owning such property. The investment charge applicableto this portion <strong>of</strong> the system will be 2 percent per year.LAMP RENEWALSDistributor shall keep a record <strong>of</strong> the number and type <strong>of</strong> lamp replacements and customershall be billed monthly for the replacements during the month at actual cost to Distributor, includingappropriate overheads.RELCX: ATION OF LAMPSDjstributor shall, at the request <strong>of</strong> custaner, relocate or change existing equipment.Customers shall reimburse Distributor for such changes at actual cost, including appropriateoverheads.METER 00All energy consumed under this schedule shall be metered excepting installation where,:i1 the opinion <strong>of</strong> Distributor, metering would be impracticable.When the cQ'lsumption is metered, the meters shall be installed in or connected to thelighting circuit and Ilhe billing shall include the energy delivered. to am consumed in all circuitsand equipment used exclusite-ly for street lighting purposes. If more than me meter is used, thereadings shall be consolidated for billing purposes.When the energy is not metered and also when a meter reading is found to be in error, theconsumption for billing pur}X>ses shall be computed from the rates capacity <strong>of</strong> the lamps plus 5parcent for losses, multiplied by the nWli>er <strong>of</strong> hours <strong>of</strong> use.PAYMENTThe rates included herein are net, the gross rates being 10 percent higher. In the eventthe current monthly bill is not paid within 10 dqs from date <strong>of</strong> bill, the gross rates shall apply.Service under this classification is subject to Bules ani Regulations <strong>of</strong> Distributor"SCHEDUlE Unt <strong>of</strong> energy furft~hed l6.micip~ity at each point <strong>of</strong>delivery. Should such metering equipment fail or be found inaccurate the maximum demand and amount.. -Ii!J~~~~~~~~--~~----~~--~


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91~Mlt-JU"[f,_ .BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXfORDOEM-EN! - MERIDIAN'--""I,lIl-'-'----''----''---'-'-'=-'----''''=''-====:.-~, --'=-' --" ;-" '-'-=- .~-,---,,=~=-" '-' ---' -' -==-,;,,,--".=,,---,-,_, .. ,,,-, _____ '=c. .... -,---,--"- '''-~~''-'=-====;F=~l(b) Maxi.mum rteturn.Adjustments in Municipality's investment in the electric systemshall be made as necessary fran time to time am in any case at the end <strong>of</strong> each fiscal year.Municipality shall receive a return on this investment each month.not to exceed one-half (!) <strong>of</strong>. one (1) percent per DDnth, canputed on the basis 0 f the investm~t as <strong>of</strong> the last day <strong>of</strong> the monthnext preceding. In the event revenues <strong>of</strong> the electric system sufficient for the payment <strong>of</strong> suchretuzn are not available, an amount equal to the portion <strong>of</strong> the computed return not paid shall beadded to lt4micipality's investment at the end <strong>of</strong> each fiscal year.(c) Payments in Lieu <strong>of</strong> Taxes. Municipality may take from the electric department revenuesor funds far the general funds <strong>of</strong> Uunicipality an amount in lieu <strong>of</strong> taxes (representing a fair sharen<strong>of</strong> the cost <strong>of</strong> government propa--ly to be borne by it s .electric distribution systEIII.) to be determined:'subject to the terms am conditions hereinatter stated.(1) To the extent surplus revenues are available after the satisfaction <strong>of</strong> aUitems set forth in subsections (a) through (d) <strong>of</strong> section 9 <strong>of</strong> the Power Contract, 16micipalitymy take fran the electric departnent revenues or funds for the general funds <strong>of</strong> Municipality ananrunt calculated by applying the prevailing nnmic ipal property tax rate to the value <strong>of</strong> theproperty used in electric operations within the municipal limits.(2) To the extent surplus revenues are available after the satisfaction <strong>of</strong>. allitems set forth in subsections (a) through (d) <strong>of</strong> section 9 <strong>of</strong> the Power Contract, lfunicipalitymay take from the electric department revenues or fmds for the gemral fums <strong>of</strong> Municipalityan amcunt calculated by a pp1ying the prevailing county and state tax rates to the value. <strong>of</strong> theelectric system; provided, however, that if lfunicipality shall, directly or indirectly, arxlvoluntarily or otherwise, make allY' payment or paynents out. <strong>of</strong> electric system revenues or fundsto the state am!


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDAuthority may:trom tme to time designate.12. Int.erruption <strong>of</strong> Serv:ic e. Authority will fuz:nish energy as agreed Upal continuously' s<strong>of</strong>ar as reasonable diligence will permit; but Authoritl,its <strong>of</strong>ficers, agents,


"i -i'"I l,----'--' ----------.-----~~=--=:-":.-.-.-.. ···r20. SUbmetering. lIunicipality shall not sell electricity for submetering or resale.21. Conflict. In case <strong>of</strong> conflict between any express contractual provision or anypro vi sic:n <strong>of</strong> the Schedule <strong>of</strong> Rat as and th ese t enns and conditions, the cootract or Rate Scheduleshall ap ply.SCHEDULE OF RULES AND REGUIATIONS1. Application tor Service: Each prospective Customer des:king electric service mq berequired to sign Distributor's stamard form <strong>of</strong> applicatioo torservice or cc:ntract before serviceis supplied by the Distributor. .2. Deposit: A deposit or suitable guarantee approximately equal to twice the averagemonthly bill nay be required <strong>of</strong> any Customer betore electric service is supplied. Distributormay at its option retum deposit to Customer after me year. Upon termination <strong>of</strong> service, depositmay be applied by Distributor against unpaid bills <strong>of</strong> Custaner, and it any balance remains .attersuch application is made, said balance shall be refunded to Custaner.3. Point <strong>of</strong> Delivery: The point <strong>of</strong> delivery is the point, as designated by Distributor,on Customer's premises where current is to be delivered to building or premises. ill wiring andequipment beyond this point <strong>of</strong> delivery shall be maintained by Custaner.4. Custo_r! s Wiring - Stani ards: All wiring <strong>of</strong> Customer must conform to Distributor t srequirements and accepted modern stan:lards, as exemplified by the reqlrirements <strong>of</strong> the National.Electrical Satety Code and the NatiQ18.l Elactric Code.5. In~ctions: Distributor shall have the right, but shall not be obligatED, to.··inspectany installation before electr:icity is introduced or at any later time, and reserves the riglt toreject any wiring or appliances oot in accordan:e with D:tstributor's st&mards; but such inspectioncr failure to inspect or reject shall not render Distriwtor liable or responsible for any' los s crdamage resulting from detects in the installatim, wiring, or appliance, or from violation <strong>of</strong>Distributor's rules, or trom accidents which may occur upon Custaner's premises.6. Underground Service Lines: Customers desiring umerground service lines trom Distributer'soverhead system must bear the excess cost ilJ:ident thereto. Sr-cifications and terms for suchconstruct:iDn will be furnish«l by Distributor on reepes t.7. Custaner's rlesponsibility for Distributor's Property: All meters, service connections,· ,,pmd other equipment fumished by Dis tri but or shall be, and remain, theproperty <strong>of</strong> Dis tributor.Customer Slall aprovide a sJ».ce for, am exercise }:roper care to protect the property <strong>of</strong> Distributor iion its premises; and in the event <strong>of</strong> loss or damage to D::itributor's prqJerty, arising from neglect :or Customer to care for same, the cost <strong>of</strong> the necessary repairs or replacements shall be pal.d by ,Customtr •9~I. I8. Right <strong>of</strong> Access: Distributor's identified eDployees shall have access to Customer'spraises at all reasmable times for the purpose <strong>of</strong> read~ meters, testing, repairing, removing,or exchanging any or all equipmen t belonging to Distributor.9. Billing: Bills will be rendered malthly am :mall be plid within ten (10) days frandate or bill at the <strong>of</strong>tice ot Distributor. Failure to receive bill will not release Customer frompaymentobljg ati on. Should bills not be paid as above, Distributor may at any time thereatter, upontive (5) dqs' 'Written notice to Customer, discontinue selV:ice. Bills paid on or betore the. tinaldate <strong>of</strong> pqment shall be J».yable at the net rates, but thereafter the gross rates shall apply, asprovided in the Schedule <strong>of</strong> Rates and Charges. Should the final date for payment <strong>of</strong> the bill at thenet rates tall on a SUndq or holiday, the bus ire ss day next folloYdhg the final date will be heldas a day <strong>of</strong> grace tor delivery <strong>of</strong> pa.ynent. Net rateremitt.ar¥:es received by mail after thetime1 :1mit for payment <strong>of</strong> said net rates will be accepted by Distributor if the ilJ:oming Envelope bearsUnited States Post Oftice date stamp <strong>of</strong> the tinal date tor paynant <strong>of</strong> the net amount or any dateprior thereto.10. Discontinuance or Service by Distributor: Distributor may refuse to connect or may dis- :1cmtinue service tor theviolation <strong>of</strong> any <strong>of</strong> its Rules and Regulations, or tor violation ot any ot the iprovisions ot the Schedule <strong>of</strong> Rates and Charges, or ot the application <strong>of</strong> Customer or contract with :Customer. Distributer may discontinue service to Custaner forthe thett <strong>of</strong> current or the appearance I:<strong>of</strong> current theft devices on the premises <strong>of</strong> Custaner. The discontinuance ot service by Distributor .for any' causes as stated in this rule does not release Custaner from his obligation to Distributorfor the payment ,<strong>of</strong> mininl1m. bills as specified in application <strong>of</strong> Customer or contract withCustomer.11. Reconnection Charge: Whenever service has been d:is:ontinued ,by Distributor, as provided j,above, or a trip is made for the purpose <strong>of</strong> discontinuing serV':ice, a charge <strong>of</strong> not less than One Doll.r($1.00 may be collected by Distributor betcre serrlce is restored.' . '12. Termination ot Contract by Customer: Customers who have fulfilled theircontract termaand wish to discontinue serv:ice DIlst give at least three (3) days' written notice to that effect,unless contract specified otherwise. Notice to discontinue servi ce prlor to expiration <strong>of</strong> contractterm 'Will not relieve Customer from any minimum or guaranteed paY\imt under any contract or rate.13. Serv:ice Cl ... rges for Temporary Service: Customers requiring electric service on a tempcrarybasi s mq be recpired by Distributor to pay all costs for conrect~on anddiscomection incidentalto the supplying and removing <strong>of</strong> service. This rule applies to circuses, carnivals, tairs,temporary cmstruction, and the like.L...... ... ________ ._.......L. _______________________________ -'--________ ----~--...-I ':iHIU


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD<strong>14</strong>. Interruption <strong>of</strong> Service: Distributor will use reasonable diligence to provide a regularand uninterrupted supply <strong>of</strong> current, but in case thesupply <strong>of</strong> current should be interrupted ordisturbed for any cause, Distributor shall not be liable for damages resulting therefrom.15. Voltage Fluctuations Caused by Custoner: Electric service must not be used in . such amanner as to cause unusual fluctuations or disturbances to Distributor's system. Distributor mayrequire Custone r, at his own expense, to install suitable apparatus which will reasonably limit suchnuctuations.16. Additional Loo.d: The seN:ice connection, transformers, neters, and equipment supplied byDistributor for each (;ustomer have definite capacity, and no addit ion to the equipnent or loadcon~cted. thereto will be allOPled except by consent <strong>of</strong> Distributor. Failure to give notice <strong>of</strong>ad:iitions or cha~es in load, and to obtain Distril::utor's consent for same, shall render Custamrliable for any damage to any <strong>of</strong> UistrihutDr's lines or equipment caused. by the ad:iitimal orchanged installation.J17. Standby and Resale Service: All p,u-chased electric service (other than emergency orstaIXiby service) used. on the premises <strong>of</strong> Uustomer shall be supplied. exclusively by Distributor, andCustomer shall not, directly or indirectly, sell, sublet, assign, r billingpurposes. In the event custaner fails to restrict seNice in accordance with these requirements, heshall be billed urxier the awropriate lighting and power rate.24. Scope: This Schedule <strong>of</strong> Rules and Regulations is a part <strong>of</strong> all contmcts for rft,ceivingel ectric service from Distributor, and applies to all service received fran Distributor, whether theservice is based upon contract, agreement, signed application,


--,~-~--"'---y,UNITED STATES OF AMERIDASTATE OF MISSISSIPPICOUNTY OF LAFAYETTECITY OF OXFORD******************************************* r******************************RmULAR MEETING7:.30 P. M. J1.me 6, <strong>1950</strong>Be it remembered that the Board <strong>of</strong> Mayor and Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> Oxf'ord, Mississippi,. met inregular session at the <strong>City</strong> Hall at 7:30 PM, Tuesday ,June 6, <strong>1950</strong>, it being the time and placefixed by law for the hqld~ <strong>of</strong> said meeting, when. and where the follewing were present:R. X. Wltll1ams, MayorBen Jack Hilblm, Alderman, Ward 1W. T. Chandler, Alderman, Ward 2H • S. Sisk, Alderman, Ward .3T. E. Combs, Alderman, Ward 4A. H. Avent, Alderman at Large* * * * * * *c. P. Fulmer, Deputy <strong>City</strong> ClerkC. E. Harrison, Supt. Light and Water Dept.'E. P. Lowe, <strong>City</strong> EngineerEthridge, T. R., <strong>City</strong> AttorneyC. D. Malone, <strong>City</strong> Marshal* * * * * * *After the ,meeting had been called to order, the following business vas transacted:<strong>of</strong> ~ .30, meeting ,MinutesJwere read and adopted. Motion 'Was made, seconded and passed and it was ordered thatthe minutes <strong>of</strong> the May 9th meeting bar adopted as read. This motion vas carried 4 to 1.The following bids on vater meters and electrical supplies were opened and turned over toMr. Harrison and Mr. Lowe to be considered until Tuesday, June thE1.3thlWATER METERS:Southern S pply Co., Jackson, TennesseeElliott Hardvare Company, <strong>Oxford</strong>, MississippiN. O. Nelson Co., Memphis, Tenn.Delta Plumbing and Elec. Supply Co., GreenwOod, .MississippiC::orinth Machinery Co., O'brinth, MississippiLew1.s Supply Company, Memphis, Tenn., • Crane Company, ~s, Tenn.Concrete Products and Ro<strong>of</strong>ing Company, Birmingham, Ala.The Ford Meter Box Co., Wabash, Ind.Rockwell Manufacturing Co., Atlanta, GeorgiaMcDonald, Dubuque, lowStriger Utility Service Corporation, Tupelo, Miss.Jack E. Harding, Port Gibson, MississippiELECTRICAL SUPPLIES:Tennessee Valley Electrical Supply Company, Memphis, Tenn.Graybar Electrical Supply COmpany, MemphiS, Tenn.Southern Supply Company, Jackson, TennesseeWestinghouse Electrical Supply Compeny, Memphis, Tenn.Electric Meter Service, MemphiS, Tennessee, The A. P. Smith Manufacturing Company, East Orange, N. 3.Stuart C. Irby, Jackson, Mississippiblhds SuPPt1 Company, Memphis, Tenn.,-.,J. W:. Price; represell:ting committee 0 n the War Memorial BUilding, 'met. with the Board and "requested that they be "given a site for building on old C. C. C. Grounds:- After due eOl\6: sideratiotit was agreed that the Board go with committee on Thursday, Jlme Sth and look grounds over. II:iII........


,--" 'DEMENT - M~RIDtANMINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD._ .. __ ,' ___ ' ____ .. _______ .. ' ________ ~Ii-.-.. --- --- -_.Motion was made, seconded and passed unaminuusly, and it was ordered that the ditch onthe Bramlett property adjoinintg Avent Acres on the South be extended to big ditch.Upon motion made by Alderman H. S. Sisk, seconded by Alderman Ben Jack Hilbun and passedunamimo~~, it was ordered that a street light be placed at West end <strong>of</strong> Tyler Avenue.Motion was made by Alderman Ben Jack Hilbun, seconded by Alderman H. S. Sisk, and passed,it was ordered that a street light be placed near the home <strong>of</strong> Mr. Ralph Wilson on SouthLamar.Motion was made by Alderman H. S. Sisk, seconded by Alderman T. E. Combs and passed, and itwas ordered that a fence be placed around the place where sewer line empties into Mr. GuyMclarty I s pasture.Motion was made by Alderman Ben 'Jack Hilbun, seconded by Alderman H. S. Sisk, and passed,and it was ordered that the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> advertise for fuel oil bids. These nins t~'cover a per"iod<strong>of</strong> :three -'lIIOli"tihB , ; namely, <strong>July</strong>, August and September.Motion was made b y Alderman T. E. Combs, seconded by Alderman Ben Jack Hilbun, and passed,and it was ordered that the "Firemens' House" just back <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> Hall be vacated notlater than <strong>July</strong> 15th.Motion was made by Alderman Ben Jack Hilbun, seconded by Alderman W. T. Chandler, and passed,and it was ordered that notices on delinquent bills be sent out on the 11th day <strong>of</strong> eachmonth, and if bills are still unpaid an the 17th <strong>of</strong> each month,. the electricty will be cut<strong>of</strong>f. If water bills are not paid within 30 days after notices have been mailed,~water servicewill be discontinued. There will be a $1.00 reconnect ion fee f9r lights and $l.OO"recQlPlection fee for water.On motion by Alderman Ben Jack Hilbun, seconded by Alderman H. S. Sisk, and passed llna:rhinouslyit was ordered that the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> advertise for gasoline b~ds.for a period <strong>of</strong> six monthsending <strong>January</strong>, 1951.Motion was made by Alderman W. T. Chandler, seconded by Alderman H. S. Sisk and passedllhsminous 1y and it was ordered that the e'iry <strong>of</strong> Oxf."ord advertise for fire hose. It wasfurther ordered that Mr. Harrison be given th~ authority to advertise for whatever hethinks necessary to fill the need.Mr. Will lewis neported to the Board that water was seeping through wall <strong>of</strong> basement atthe Museum on University Ave. Motion was made by Alderman Wi. T. Chandler, seconded byAlderman Ben Jack Hilbun and passed that an estimate b~ secured on cost <strong>of</strong> water pro<strong>of</strong>ingwalls.Upon motion made, seconded, and passed, it was ordered that Mr. R. L. Smallwood, Jr. be paidan attorney's fee <strong>of</strong> $200.00 for rapreaenting the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> in securing $1,000.00 .reimbursement from the State Highway Commission.Motion was made, seconded and passed, and it was ordered that Mrs. Beulah Sharp Yulesbe employed to fill the vacancy created by the resignation <strong>of</strong> Miss Mary Kate Heard, andit was further ordered that Mrs. Iqles be paid $150.00 each month for her ,services., ,Uoon 1m)tion made, seconded' and passed, it was ordered that this Board do nOw recess until7:30P •. M. Tuesday, June. 13, <strong>1950</strong>'


MJ.~urr_BOOJ< _N_~J4,. CJIYOFQXEQRDRECESS, RmUIAR MEEl'ING 7:30 P. M. it1NE 13,<strong>1950</strong>* * * * * * * *C". P. Ftllmer, Deputy <strong>City</strong> OlerkC. E. Harrison, Supt. Light and Water Dept.E. P. Lowe, <strong>City</strong> Engineer 'W. N • Ethridge, Actin"'g <strong>City</strong> Attorneycr. D. Malone, <strong>City</strong> Marshal* * * * * * * * *On motion made, seconded and passed unanimously, it was ordered that the following accountsbe a1~ed for payment:WARHAm' HP.jTO WHOMCORPORATION FUNDACOOUN!' NO.Il66126613 '66<strong>14</strong>6615 '661666176618'6619 '6620 '6621 '6622 '6623 '6624'6625 '66266627 '662S '6629663066'316632 '66336471647665S165S6 '65S56591 '6594659666056(;11666S96(;/1066916692 '6(;/13 '66946(;/15 '66966697 '669S6(;/19 ,670067016702 '6702 '6702 '6702'67026702 '. ,Avent, A. H. salary for MayChandler, W. T., salary for MayCanbs, T. E. salary for MayHilbun, Ben J., salary for MaySisk, H. S., salary for MayEthridge, Thomas R., salary for MayFulmer, C. P., salary for MayHeard, Mary Kate, salary for MayKimmons, W. G., salary for MayMalone, C. D., salary for MayMills, R. H., salary for MayParker, d. D., salary for MayRwland, Mrs. Rose, salary for MayTodd, R. E., sal.ary for May ,Williams, R. X., salary for MayWoodward, Nona E., salary for MayMills, Ira, salary for MaYLowe, E. P., salary for MayLafayette County Health Departmentlafayette County Library, pro-ratalafayette e'ounty, Abanoeq'.Clerk, allotmentfor restroomRoach, C. H ., salary for MayBank <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, taxes withheld for AprilC. P. Fulmer, payroll - May 6,United 'Gas Corporation, fuel 4-18~50C. P. FuJJner, payroll - May 13C. P. Fulmer, Petty cashA. I. Gill, Wilso house cohtractThe Recreation Board, Recreation ProgramC. P. Fulmer, payroll - May 20C. P. FuJJner, payroll - May 27C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, patty cashMetts Brothers Hardware, supplies forOxf'onl luto, Parts, fire truck suppliesMcGraw-Hill <strong>Book</strong> Co., Inc. , suppliesDixie Manufacturing Co., janirot suppliesSouthern Bell Tel. and Tel. cro., MayPhillips Clinci, medical treatmentDement Printing Co., rubber stampSouthern Bell Tel. and Tel. Co., bill forFire Dept. "Central Company, Inc., Janitor suppliesSOuthern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co., bill for<strong>City</strong> HallUnited Gas Corporation, gas for <strong>City</strong> HallMnr. Guy B. Taylor, Jr., typing T.V .A. 'contract on minutesThe College Inn, 60 steak dinners forFiremens' 'Banquet ' ' ,The <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle. legal printingThe <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, <strong>of</strong>fice suppliesThe <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, election expenseThe <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, advertisingThe <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, <strong>of</strong>fice suppliesThe <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, legal printing110110110110110115111116W'112 '174'135'<strong>14</strong>7175110116135117136u.s1<strong>14</strong>'111VariousVarious123VariousVarious'16517SVariousVarioua'Various165130151lZ1124-153<strong>14</strong>6135lZ1124123116134122<strong>14</strong>6<strong>14</strong>1137<strong>14</strong>6122, $25.0025.0025.0025.0025.0075.00111.9064.72lS0.1019S.20165.0012.5093.10165.00200.0069.2036.40250.00162.5032.5015.0075.0060.5027~0061.1946.0036.5015.0025.0076.74152.2754.4211.052.556.69SO.2524.1713.50.96lS.9044.409.4025.497.SS<strong>14</strong>3.S295.9532.40lS.4524.0012.5127.051:IiI!IiIII';1IiIL____ ' __ '_


98MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD~---- .. "--. O~Me:NT - MERIDIANlWA RRANl' NO.67036704670567056705670667066706670784Pl186663466356636663664726475647765806583658865936597660666106611667067086709671067116711671267]267136713671367136713671367<strong>14</strong>671567166716671667166717683868386718671967206720672067216722672367246724672467246725672667276728672967296730673167326733673467356737673867396740CORPORATION' FUND OONTlNUE. DTO WHOM<strong>Oxford</strong> Repair Works, repairjnp: lock and makind keyTom L. Ketchings, Co., warrants in duplicatePatton-Courtney Hardware, supplies for <strong>City</strong> HallPatton-Courtney Hardware, supplies Fire Dept.Patton-Courtney Hardware, parts for fire truckDaley Lumber Co., supplies for Wilson HouseDaley Lumber Co., material for Air PortDaley Lumber Co., material for Firemen's HousePatton-Courtney Hardware, sundry suppliesVETERANS HOUSING FUNDElliott Lumber Co., texolite and kemtoneReynolds P. and H • and Elec. serviceDaley Lumber Co., materialSTREET FUNDParker, G. D., salary for MayTidwell, R. L., salary for MayMills, Ira, salary for MayMills, Ira, salary for MayBank <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, taxes withheld for AprilC. P. Fulmer, supplementary payroll 4-28-50, Avent AcresC. P. Fulmer, payroll May 6United Gas Corporation, fuel 3-18 to 4-18C. p. Fulmer, petty cashC. P. Fulmer, payroll - May 13H. M. Batson, car damage case No. 1645 & 1646C. p. Fulmer, payroll - May 20C. P. Fulmer, payroll - May 27A. B. Cullen, equipment rentalIllinois Central Railway Co., freight on slagC. P. Fulmer, petty cashStigler Construction Co., amount <strong>of</strong> final estimatePidgeon-Thomas Iron Co., material for curb and gutter'Viking Supply Co., hydro lite formMoore Lumber Co., materials for Avent icresMoore Lumber Co., suprlies for constructionElliott Hardware Co., material and supplies for maint.Elliott Hardware Co., garden rakesRussell Fudge, gaavel - J. C. Hume, Tyler Ave.Russell Fudge, gravel - stockpileRussell Fudge, gravel - Jadkson Ave.Russell Fudge, gravel - North 11th st.Russell Fudge, gravel and sand for constructionRussell Fudge, gravel and sand for Avent AcresM. H • H all" work for John Cullen - Avent AcresPidgeon-Thomas Iron Co., 1 doz lon,c- handle shovelsOzburn-Abston and Co., shop equipmentOzburn-Abston and Co., materials for equipment repairsOzburn-Abston Co., suppliesOzburn-Abston & Cb., fan belt, batteries, etc.Tenn. Valley Elec. Supply Co., rubber & lead cables, etc.Daley Lumber Co., materialsDaley Lumber Co., materials - Avent AcresCentral Company, Inc., aluminum paint and freightChoctaw, reinforced concrete pipeM. R. Hall, blacksmith work on equipmentM. R. Hall, work and parts for movlerM. R. Hall, work on equipment- Avent AcresViking Supply Corporation, supplies Avent AcresHendricks Machine Shop, repairs on equipmentStandard Welders Supply Co., supplies for shopChoctaw, reinforced concrete sewer pipe- Avent AcresChoctaw, long handled shovelsChoctaw, reinforced concrete culvert 'Choctaw, nozzle and rubber hoseS. T. Hillhouse, sand and gravel 'A. B. Cullen, bulldozer 21t hrs. @ $6.50 - Avent Acres<strong>Oxford</strong> ~lelcling Shop, repair tamper, picks and drillsOle Miss Service Station, wash and grease .Home Ice Co., ice books ( Hume and Parker)Mome Ice Co., ice book (Tidwell)Gathright-Reed Drug Co., flash light batteriesDixie Manufacturing Co., 16 'street brooms @ 2.25C. G. Huggins and Son, 8 lbs. <strong>of</strong> greeseMyers and Knight Equipment 0'0., grading on No. 9th St.Birmingham Slag Co., slag and paving materialBitucote, 8 hphaltJames B. Clow and Sons, cast iron pipe - Avent AcresJohn K. Ramey, ditching in Aven AcresMyers and Knight, parts for equipment and laborHuggins and Hilbun Motor Co., 1 tir~ tube",ACCOUNT NO.155<strong>14</strong>6155 '135130165150135-A153TOTALTOTAL23522522322~235255Various218VariousVarious217VariousVarious255255Various255255255255245239229239239239239245255255239243227239223261'239255 '239 '245 '239227255 '255 '22724325523924524123925523922823922921024522721~245245255255237230AMOUNl'$2.7565.852.45.501.2580.8019.654.752.25~h,363.4120.26'24;531.$.02$62.01165.60150.0025.0025.009.40108.45993.725.6922.731,102.8015.00931.591,637.1534.00369~0110.19227.48277.9924.40341.3017.8520.713.9030.0049.3049.2085.0061.20639.7012.6524.806.8327.095.7715.5119.0724.441.0425.88228~OO24.854.758.401,128.803.90<strong>14</strong>.41768.0022.69228.0041.91158.64139.756.257.9020.0010.002.9636.002.00205.75693.001,416.153,035.291,516.5057.566.50


MtNuTE _BOQK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDSTREET FUND CONl'INtTED_WARRANT NO •.6741674167416741674Z'·' -6743674467456746674767426749675067516751675167526753675367546755675667576757675767576757675767586759676067616762676367636764676,6637663864736478658765 0 8660767756776677767786779677967806781678267796779&77967836784678567866787.678867886779678967796790TO WHOM ACCOUNr N.Q., AMOUNI'Oxforc Auto Parts Co., supplies for equipment repairs 237 3.15<strong>Oxford</strong> Auto Parts, material for repairs 227 12. 58<strong>Oxford</strong> Auto Parts Co., shop equipnent 243.60<strong>Oxford</strong> Auto Parts Co., muffler for police car 2231, .• 55Ole~'lIIiB' ServicBcstat16n" "bires for police car 223 48.76United Gas Corporation, gas for police <strong>of</strong>fice 218 2.16<strong>Oxford</strong> Motr Co., part for police car 223 .1.35Southern Bell Tel and Tel. Co., telephone bill Police 216 16.27Boyce ~~ Bratton, care <strong>of</strong> prisoners 211 28.50<strong>Oxford</strong> Gulf' Station, gas for police C8.r 224 46.64Metts Bbrothers Hardware, supp lies for White Way 261 ,5.84Metts Brothees Hardware, supplies 229 .8.85<strong>Oxford</strong> Welding Shop, welding trailer axle 237 3.50Elliott I.unlber Co., supplies for curb and ~tter 255 129.30Elliott Lumber Co., supplies for repairs -·:~t 227 .78Elliott Lumber Co., 1 sack <strong>of</strong> cement , 239 1.10Ferrell W. Truss '38 Chev. front end 241 15.00Standard Oil Co., gas for truck 228 5.52Standard Oil Co., gas 238 12.97stuart C. Irby, street lighting supplies 260 15.00Lewis Supply Co., supplies for equipment repairs 227 21.77Graybar Elec. Co., supplies for Court House Lights 261 3.60Patton-Courtney Hardware, supplies for repairs. 227 5.02Patton-Courtney Hardware, shop equipment 243 4.15Patton-Courtney Hardware, supplies Avant Acres 255 7.35Patton-Courtney Hardware, supplies 237.24Patton-Courtney Hardware Co, new equipnent 222 1.00Patton-Courtney Hardware, supplies 229 5.40J. H • Mansel, gas for service truck 228 209 .10Standard Oil Co., gas for truck 238 138.69<strong>Oxford</strong> Repair Works, bolts, nuts and keys 243 1.55Viking Supply Corporation, supplies Avent Acres 255 96.40Lewis Supply Co., street lighting supplies 260 35.88Standard Oil Co., gas for service truck 228 19.75Standard Oil Co., gas for service truck 2,38 29.76Viking Supply corporation, 200# <strong>of</strong> dydrotite 255 24.00Ozburn-Abston Co., sundry TOTAL. 242 $18';4M:,~;SCHOOL FUNDCole, J. D., salary for MayKaye, Richard E., Jr., salary for MayBank <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, taxes withheld - AprilC. P. Fulmer, payroll - May 6C. P. Fulmer, payroll - May 13C. P. Fulmer, May 20 payrollC. P. Fulmer, payroll - May 27Elliott Lumber Co., material for repairs Elem School<strong>Oxford</strong> Electric Co., electrical suppliesRichard W. Elliott, clock repairsTayloe Paper Co., pajPer towelsMississippi School Supply Co., suppliesMississippi SChool SUpply Co., school suppliesRayal Typewriter Co., Inc., miscellaneousUniversity High School, miscellaneousS. C. To<strong>of</strong>, school suppliesMississippi School Supply Co., janitor suppliesMississippi School Supply Co., janitor suppliesMississippi School Supply Co. janitor suppliesMiss Hattie Richardson, petty cashThe <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, material for instruction Elem.University High School, tuitionMrs. L. .. Murray, one coronetSouthern Bell Tel. and Tel. Co., <strong>of</strong>fice bill for May<strong>City</strong> Light and Wl},ter Plant, April and May bills Elem.Ciry Light ~d Water Plant, April and May bill Col.Mississippi School Supply Co., supplies Col. SchoolS. C. To<strong>of</strong>, stationery - Colored SchoolMississippi School Supply Co., Elem school suppliesS. G. Gooden, petty cash - Colored SchoolLIGHT FUNDTOTAL301 52.00303 164.43Various 389.94,332332332. 332336322·336·33331831832232231833333333330731831131230533433403180305333307C45.0032~7242.5044.501.475.767.006.0240.25ll.9474.759.5012.15317.002.7330.0020.57,2.253,166.6630.00·8.25126.8583.3384.4664.061,287.66100.00$6,261.75Addington, Elton, salary for MayCampbell, Louis, salary for MayCrowson, Ira L., salary for MayFulmer, C. P. , salary for MayHarrison, C. E., salary for MayHear9-, Mary Kate, salary for MayJohnson, G. W" salary for MayRoss, D. S., salary for MayRussell, John, salary for May4ll41<strong>14</strong>ll4124104124ll4ll41192.84103.10100.2056.25231.4040.31131.46112.4392.84


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDWARRANT NO. TO \\'HOM ACeOUN!' NO. }MOUNT6648 Winter, R. H., salary for May 411 $137.306649 \~Oodward, Nona E., salary for May 412 37.506650 Mills, Ira, salary for May 423 25.006650 Mills, Ira, salary for May 433 25.006651 Hicks, J. E., salary for May 4ll 75.306584 C. ,P. Fulmer, Petty cash Various 58.696474 Bank <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, taxes withheld - April , Various 91.106479 C.P. Fu1mer, payroll - May 6 433 120.866590 C •. P. Fulmer, payroll - May 13 433 83.84 ,6599 e •. P. Fulmer, payroll - May 20 433 64.746608 C. ,P. Fulmer, payroll - May Z7 433 59.226&71 C. ,P. Fulmer, petty cash Various 66.97 "-6791 The Texas Company, labricating oil 419 53.766792 Southern Petroleum Company, ruel oil 418 4,199.336793 Lewis Supply no., electrical supplies 428 31.206794 stuart C. Irby, manila rope and gloves 425 6.336795 Graybar Electric Co., electrical supplies 428 28.976796 H. Bloclo:nan and Co., wiping cloths 432 32.006797 Electric Meter Service, three phase meter 431 6.466798 Sbuthern Supply Co., meters and supplies 431 135.616799 Graybar Elec. Co., electrical supplies 428 83.386800 The Reichman-Crosby Co., bale <strong>of</strong> filtering 419 24.846801 sttart C. Irby Co., electrical supplies ,428 81.986802 Southern Bell Tel. and Tel. Co., May bi~l Light Plant 442 7.256803 Mississippi Pewer and Light Co., 5 transformers 428 525.006804 Shapleigh Hardware Co., auger bits 425 9.316805 The Hilliard Corporation, 40 bags hilite 419 88.006806 Metts Brothers Hardware, elect supplies 428 .906807 The <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, <strong>of</strong>fice supplies 4<strong>14</strong> 6.406808 H arne Ice Co., ice book (Winter) 428 5.006809 Baldwin !A:>camotive Sales Corporation, main bearings 421 104.006810 Graybar Elec. Co., signal lights 428 22.996793 Lewis Supply Company, supplies for Elec. Department 425 22.456811 Tenn. Valley Supply Co., electrical supplies 428 49.136811 Tenn. Valley Elec. Supply Co., electrical supplies 428 78~756812 Patton-Courtney Hardware Co., supplies 428 .156813 Elliott Hardware


~--Elliott Hardware Company " 1~Q- 5/,S I~ 3/4 Tropic Meters Ii i~~---------~--~------~~~MJN,lJJE SQQK NQ. <strong>14</strong>~WATER FUND CONTINUEDCITY QfQX[ORD... - --.------"'----,---WARRANT NO. TO WHOM ACCOUNT NO. AMOUNT6S29 Le\ds Supply Co., water supplies 510 5.206S30 <strong>Oxford</strong> Auto Parts, parts for service truck 525 11.336S31 Oxburn-Abston Co., miscelleaneous supplies 513 .S76S31 Ozburn Abston Co., supplies for repairs 525 1.206S32 Elliott Hardware Co., supplies 513 10.726S33 F. W. Belk, repair on service truok 525 S.OO6S34 Hell Machinery and Supply Co., connection gaskets 512 3.246S356S31Standard Oil Co., gas for service truckOzburn-Abston Co., supplies for repairsPARKING MErER FUNDTOTAL52Sl.~525 2.31$3,OSS.1366656666660166026S366S37.65S2660366046667Roach, C. H ., salary far MayKiw, Newt, salary for MayDuncan Parking Meter Corporation, april share <strong>of</strong> collectionsMrs. Jean Ford, salary for MayMiller Meters, Inc., parts for repairsThe <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, parking meter <strong>of</strong>fice suppliesTOTALLIGHT AND WATER DEPOSIT FUNDC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, refund <strong>of</strong> Light and Water Deposits, petty cashMrs. R. E. Bidsoe, refund balance <strong>of</strong> light deposit'Mrs. Hugh Quarrels, refund <strong>of</strong> balance <strong>of</strong> Light DepositC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, refund <strong>of</strong> Light and Water DepositsBOND FUND&75.00165.00662.0325.50.64111.25$ii~019 .. 42S2.502.321.76120.92$207.506592 The Chase National Bank <strong>of</strong> New York, school bonds due June 1, <strong>1950</strong>- 4 3/4 % 4,3S0.006595 The First National BaDk <strong>of</strong> Memphis, Print and interest due on MunicipalFu bing issue dates June 1, 19415.l56.S5TOTAL 9, 536.S5* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *On motion <strong>of</strong> Alderman H. S. Sisk, seconded by Alderman A. H. Avent, a d affirmatively votedfor b.Y the four aldermen present, it is hereb,y ordered b.Y the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong>the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi that the sum <strong>of</strong> Forty E'ight Hundred ($4,SOO.OO) Dollarsbe appropriated from the General Fund <strong>of</strong> the crity <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi for park purposesin said <strong>City</strong>, and that it be withdrawn, beginning with the month <strong>of</strong> June <strong>1950</strong>, at a ratenot exceeding Four Hundred ($400.00) Dollars per month.* * * * * * * * * *Be it remembered that on June 6, <strong>1950</strong>, it h~ing the Regular Meeting <strong>of</strong> the Mayor and Board<strong>of</strong> Aldermen, bids on water meters and elec:brical supplies were opened and turned over toMr. C. E. Harrison, Superintendent <strong>of</strong> the Light and Water Department, and Mr. E. P. Lowe,<strong>City</strong> Engineer. After due consideration by Mr. Lowe and Mr. Harrison, reconnnendatiob wasmade to the Mayar and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi that bids bea~rded to the following, these being the best and lowest bids:Stuart C. Irb.Y, Jackson, Mississippi6 street lighting fixtures100 Pin type Insulators.Electric Meter Service ~o.110 Electric Meter SocketsWestinghouse Manufacturing Co.2000/1 Copper Wire50 Cross Irons250 Locust Pins100 Cross Arm BracesGraybar Electric Company20 Secondary RacksTennessee Valley Electric Co.10 Primary Clevices100 Wire HoldersStringer Utility Service Co.110 Concrete Meter BOxes30 Meter Re-Setters110 Swivel Nut Meter Stops I


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD--. -.'-. -" ~.OEMENT - MERIDIANBadger Meter Manufacturing Company50 Badger 5/8 x 3/4 HetersCrane Company10 Hersey Meters2 Coils Lead Pipe100 Mueller Crop Cocks with J/B Bend100 MUeller Solder N1pplies100 5/8 x 3/4 Mueller Angular Conncections3 6 Inch M. & H. Hub End Gots Valves1 4 Inch M. & H. Hub Eng Gots Valve** * * * * * * * * * *On motion madp., seconded and passed unanimously , it was ordered that the following NOnCE TOBIDDERS be published in the <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle:,"Notice is hereby given that the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Miss.,will receive sealed bids for street gradi~; in Avent Acres Subdivision to the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>in the amount <strong>of</strong> appromimately 1l~ thousand cubic yards <strong>of</strong> common excavation with an averagehaul <strong>of</strong> approy..iInately 200 feet. Bids to be submitted in writing to the <strong>City</strong> Clerk at his <strong>of</strong>ficein the <strong>City</strong> H all at <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, on or before <strong>July</strong> 4, <strong>1950</strong> at 7:30 P. M. at whichtime bids will be opened. The Ma yor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen reserve the right to reject anyand all bids."* * * * * * * * * * * *Upon motion made, seconded and passed, it was ordered that this Board do n~l reces~7:30 p. M. Tuesday, June 20, <strong>1950</strong>.until


103'1MINUTE BOOK .~o. J4, .CITY QJQXIORDllnm'IIr-limlTDTXfI~'~=---==~~--~** .. ~.~~~~~~~~====~~~==~~---------.--~~~=R. X. Williams, Mayor, Presiding, .A. H • Avent, Alderman at LargeBen Jack Hilbun, Alderman Ward OneW. T. Chandler, Alderman Ward TwoT. E. Combs, Alderman Ward Four* * * * * * * * * *LC. P. Fulmer, Deputy <strong>City</strong> ClerkC. E. Harrison, SUperintendent Light and Water Dept.E. P. Lowe, <strong>City</strong> EngineerW-. N. Ethridge, Acting AttorneyC. D. Malone, Marshal* * * * * * * * * * *On petition presented in behalf <strong>of</strong> W. D. Cole, B~* * * * * * * * * * ** * * * * * * * * * ** * * * * * * * * * ** * * * * * * * * * * *;I L* * * * * * * * * * * *Alderman Ben J. Hilbun introduoed the following resolution: 'Land",RECESS, RECESS, REGULAR MEETING 7:30 P. M. JUNE'~20, <strong>1950</strong>Pursuant to a recess order on June 13, <strong>1950</strong>, the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen met at the <strong>City</strong>Hall at 7:30 P. M., Tuesday, June 20, when and where the following were present:After the meeting had been called to order, the fo11m.r.ing business was transacted:I. '~"-==1A. Fudge, E. A. Cole, J. M. Malone,Leslie Malone, T. K. BUckley, Mrs. W. T. Jones, Kenneth :9'. Fudge, W. J. Russell, W. C. B8b~and Linder Fudge, petitioning for the construction <strong>of</strong> curbs and gutters along both sides <strong>of</strong>Johnson Avenue, South 16th Street and Garfield Avenues in Section 28, Township 8 South, ,Range 3 West in <strong>Oxford</strong>, Lafayette County, Mississippi, the Mayor and 'Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen instructejIFthe <strong>City</strong> Engineer to prepare the necessary plans and specifications for the said improvementsand the <strong>City</strong> Attorney to prepare and submit at the next regular meeting <strong>of</strong> the said governingbody the resolution declaring necessary the proposed improvement describing the nature andthe eXtent <strong>of</strong> the work, the general character <strong>of</strong> the material to be used and the 1dcationand terminal points <strong>of</strong> the street and avenues in which improbements are to be made.On motion made, seconded and passed tmanimouslY it'; was ordered that a taxi driver'spermit be issued to A1 J. Kuljis. Permit No. 118 was assigned to Mr. Ku1jis.On motion made, seconded and passed, it was ordered that the bill submitted to theMayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen by Memphis Machine Works in the amount <strong>of</strong> $274.76 be allowedand the <strong>City</strong> Clerk is hereby authorized to issue a warrant hi the' above' amount in payment<strong>of</strong> account.On petition <strong>of</strong> W. M. Abernathy, C. M. Murray, John R. Holley, Joseph B. Rogers, R. L.Chapman, Jr., O. H. Douglass, W. G. McWilliams and Ben J. Hilbun, for curbs and guttersalong Douglass Drive in <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen referredthe petition to the <strong>City</strong> Attorney for redrafting in line with the statute, the preparation<strong>of</strong> the necessary plans and specifications by the <strong>City</strong> Engineer, and the draftingand presentation by the <strong>City</strong> Attorne,y <strong>of</strong> the resolution declaring neoessary and proposedimprovements describing the nature and extent <strong>of</strong> the work, the general character <strong>of</strong> thematerial to be used, and the location and terminal points <strong>of</strong> the street, or avenue, ordrive on which the improvements are to be made.Came on for consideration the matter <strong>of</strong> employing two full time night firemen, motionwas made by Alderman A. H • Avent, seconded by Alderman W. T. Chandler, and affirmativelyvoted for by the four aldermen present, it is hereby ordered by the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> A1dermenl ..<strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi that Moody Nelson !'!.nd T.inder Fudge be employed by the <strong>City</strong> ::as firemen for night duty at a salary <strong>of</strong> $150.00 ppr.month.A RESOLUTION RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING AN EXECUTED CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE VALLEYAUTHORITY FOR THE PURCHASE FOR RESALE OF ELECTRIC Pa-lER OR CURRENTjE' AND FOR OTHERPURPOSES.Whereas, the Tennessee ValleY Authority did on December 20th, 1949 make proposalsIito the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi for providing electric service to the said city and vi-cinity; IiWhereas, the proposal was submitted to the people <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi at a speoia1election called to determine their wishes thereon; and,Whereas, the qualified voters, or electors <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi decided that the<strong>of</strong>ficials <strong>of</strong> said <strong>City</strong> should contraot with the Tennessee Valley Authority for the purchasefor resale <strong>of</strong> electric power or current; and,II'ii'il


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDWhereas, the Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermeri, in pursuance <strong>of</strong> the will <strong>of</strong> the voters, or electors<strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, did instruct, direct and authorize the Mayor <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong><strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi to execute a contract in substance that shown by the minutes <strong>of</strong> saidBoard, on Pages 87 through 94, on the 30th day <strong>of</strong> May, <strong>1950</strong>; and,Whereas, .R.X. Williams, Mayor <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi did execute saidcontract as so instructed, directed and authorized by said Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen; and,Whereas, the Tennessee Valley Authority subsequently executed said contract andreturned it to the Mayor <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, MiSSissippi as evidence <strong>of</strong> said execution and inearnest <strong>of</strong> its intentions; and,Wherea~, it is the purpose <strong>of</strong> the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>,Miss1ssippi to keep and preserve said contract as a guide to its 'relations with the TennesseeValley Authority and as a reference to the said <strong>City</strong>'s responsibilities, and rights andpriveleges thereunder; now, therefore, ' ,IJB~ and it is hereby ordered by the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippithat said contract with the Tennessee Valley Authority be received, accepted, and approved.Be and it is hereby further ordered by the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong><strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi that the Clerk <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi be, and he is herebyinstructed to keep and safely hold said contract in the files <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi,subject to the use, reference and orders <strong>of</strong> the Mayor arid Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen '<strong>of</strong> said Cit y.Alderman A. H. Avent seconded the motion that the resolution be adopted and spreadupon the minutes <strong>of</strong> this meeting.Mayor R. X. Williams put the motion to a yea and nay vote and all Aldermen presentvoted Yea. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted.* * * * * * * * * * * *The Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen took up for'consideration the*matter <strong>of</strong> the estimate <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> Engineer <strong>of</strong> the probable cost <strong>of</strong> the construction<strong>of</strong> a SUbstation and the erection <strong>of</strong> a transmission line from theTennessee Valley Authroity's substation to the nEJ'W' city substation, and <strong>of</strong>Jmaking necessary extensions and improvements to the present distribution,system to the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, and also took up for consideration the giving ,<strong>of</strong> notice <strong>of</strong> sale <strong>of</strong> bonds to finance such cost. Alderman T. E. Combsdffered and moved the adoption <strong>of</strong> the following resolution:'t'A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TEliATIVE ESTIHATE OF THECITY ENGINEER OF THE APPROXIMATE COST OF CONSTRUCTIONOF A SUBSTATION AND THE ERECTION OF A TRANSMISSIONLINE FROM THE TENNESSEE VALIEY AUTHORITY'S SUBSTATIONTO THE NEW CITY SUBSTATION, AND TO MAKE NECESSARYEXTENSIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE PRESENT DISTRIBUTIONSYSTEM OF THE CITY OF OXFORD, DECLARING THE INl'ENTIONTO ISSUE ELECTRIC PlANT REVENUE BONDS IN THE AMOUNT OF$75,000.00, AND DIRECTUIG PUBUCATION OF THE NOTICE OFSALE OF SAID BONDS OF SAID CITY TO RINANCE SUCH COSTS.WHEREAS, on the 7th day <strong>of</strong> April, <strong>1950</strong>, the Mayor 'and Board <strong>of</strong>Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, adopted a resolution declaring,their intention to issue electric plant revenue bonds <strong>of</strong> said <strong>City</strong> in themaximum amount <strong>of</strong> $75,000.00, for the construction <strong>of</strong> a substation and theerection <strong>of</strong> a transmission line from the Tennessee Valley Authority's sub-station to the new <strong>City</strong> Substation, and to make necessary and proper extensionsand improvements in the present distribution system <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>; andWHEREAS, the <strong>City</strong> Engineer <strong>of</strong> said <strong>City</strong> has prepared an estimateI ,.JiiI~<strong>of</strong> the approximate cost <strong>of</strong> said improvements and construction to be done by


~~------------------"'------""'l---"""'o5\" " "5NM"~ ""UrnTAN" .. .,. .•..the . c.~ty;and an a proximate computation showing the amount t-AJs:{,8r and thecost <strong>of</strong> such construction and <strong>of</strong> material and ,supplies, said estimate beingattached hereto as J:xhio"ft" "A" and made a part here<strong>of</strong>; andWHEREAS, the aforesaid estimates <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> Engineer show thatthe total cost <strong>of</strong> said ,construction and improvements will be approximatelySeventy-Five Thousand Dollars --------------- - - --($75,000.00.); andthe Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen have considered the said estimate and find thatit is as correct as Cal be ascertained at the present time, before competitivebidding is held on the construction, material, and supplies, and find thatit will be necessary to finance the said cost by the issuance <strong>of</strong> electricplant revenue bonds as hereinafter provided; andWHEREAS, in order to issue said bonds it is necessary to publishnotice <strong>of</strong> sale ther<strong>of</strong> as required by law;NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMENOF THE CITY OF OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI, AS FOLIOHS:1. Based upon the aforesaid estimate <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> Engineer, it ishereby found and determined that the estimated and approximate cost <strong>of</strong>erecting a new electric power sUbstation and transmission lines from theTennessee Valley Authority's sUbstation to the new <strong>City</strong> substation, and <strong>of</strong>making necessary extensions and improvements to the present distrubutionsystem <strong>of</strong> the said <strong>City</strong>, will be Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000.00 ).2. For the purpose <strong>of</strong> financing the cost <strong>of</strong> the aforesaid work,construction and improvements, there shall hereafter be issued Electric PlantRevenue Bonds, Series <strong>1950</strong>, <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, in theprincipal amount <strong>of</strong> Seventy-Five'Thousand & No/IOO Dollars ($75,000.00),as authorized by the Special Bond Election held in the O'i ty <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> onMay 2, <strong>1950</strong>. The said bonds shall be payable solely and exclusively fromthe revenues <strong>of</strong> the electric plant and distribution system <strong>of</strong> said <strong>City</strong>, andshall be on a parity basis with the said <strong>City</strong>'s Electric Revenue Bonds, Ser.ies1946, in accordance with Section 5, Subseotion (d), Paragraph 2 <strong>of</strong> the contractIIand terms <strong>of</strong> said Electric Revenue Bonds, Series 1946.It is hereby found andadjudicated that the actual revenues and net income <strong>of</strong> the electric generatingsystem for the years ended December 31, 1947, December 31, 1948, andDecember 31, 1949, exceed one hundred and ~Tentyper centum (120%) <strong>of</strong> themaximum bond requirements, principal and interest, <strong>of</strong> the said 1946 and proposed<strong>1950</strong> revenue bonds, as required by said Section 5, Subsection (d),paragraph 2 <strong>of</strong> the contract and terms <strong>of</strong> said Electric Revenue Bonds, Series1946, and that the Revenue Bonds, Series <strong>1950</strong>, herein decided to be issued,are in full compliance with all <strong>of</strong> the requirements <strong>of</strong> the said <strong>City</strong>'s contract


i06MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDr"I OEMENT - MERIDIAN~--.---.with the tio'l~e"s <strong>of</strong> its Electric Revenue Bonds, Series 1946.'." ,..In accort..ancetherewith, the report <strong>of</strong> M. M. Winkler, Certified Public Accountant, Tupelo,Mississippi, to this Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen, dated April 4, <strong>1950</strong>, ishereby accepted and approved, and a copy there<strong>of</strong> is attached hereto and made apart hdre<strong>of</strong> as if copied herein in ;'lOrdS and figures.3. !he aforesaid bonds shall be <strong>of</strong>fered for sale on sealed bidsto be filed with the <strong>City</strong> Clerk at or prior to the hour <strong>of</strong> 7:30 o1clock,Ea..l1 .... _..;...... , 6!!Tuesda~T ___ . _______ , the, __ LltL ___ day <strong>of</strong> Julv _,<strong>1950</strong>, and as required by Chapter 325, Mississippi Laws <strong>of</strong> 1946, being Miss.Code <strong>of</strong> 1942, Section 4357-01, the <strong>City</strong> Clerk shall be and he is herebyeuthorized and directed to give notice <strong>of</strong> the sale <strong>of</strong> said bonds by publicationat least two times in the ~2rd Eagl~,a newspaper published in the Ciry <strong>of</strong><strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, the first publication to be made at least ten days preceedingthe date fixed for the reception <strong>of</strong> bids, and such notice shall bein substantially the follmTing form:NOTICE OF BOND SALE$75,000.00 ELEG'nnC PLANT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES<strong>1950</strong>, OF THE CITY OF OXFORD~ MI:SSISSIPPISealed proposals will be received ty the Mayor andBbard <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the e'ity <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, at the,<strong>City</strong> Hall in said <strong>City</strong>, until the hour <strong>of</strong> 7:30 o'Clock P. M.,on Tuesday, the 11th day <strong>of</strong> <strong>July</strong>, <strong>1950</strong>, at which time saidbids will be opened publicly for the purchase, at not lessthan par and accrued interest, <strong>of</strong> $75,000.00 Electric PlantRevenue Bonds, Series <strong>1950</strong>, <strong>of</strong> said <strong>City</strong>.Said bonds are to bear date <strong>of</strong> <strong>July</strong> 15 th, <strong>1950</strong>, areto be <strong>of</strong> the denomination <strong>of</strong> One Thousand Dollars each, andsaid bonds shall bear interest at a rate or rates to be determinedpursuant to sale <strong>of</strong> said bonds,payable semiannually on<strong>July</strong> 15th and .<strong>January</strong> 15th in each year. Both principal <strong>of</strong> andinterest on said bonds will be payable at a place to be designatedb:v the purchaser, subject to approval by the Mayor andBoard <strong>of</strong> Aldermen, and said bonds shall mature as follO'W's:Saidbonds shall mature serially in each <strong>of</strong> the years as follows:$5,000.00 on <strong>July</strong> 15th <strong>of</strong> each <strong>of</strong> the years <strong>of</strong> 1951through 1965.The right is reserved to call in, pay and redeem bondsmaturing in the years <strong>of</strong> 1961 through 1965, on <strong>July</strong> 15, 1961, oron any interest dAte thereafter at par and accrued interest andin inverse numerical order.lSaid Electric Plant Revenue Bonds, Series <strong>1950</strong>, shall bepayable solely and exclusively from the revenues <strong>of</strong> the electric


107DEMENT - ME~lDIANplant and distribution system <strong>of</strong> said <strong>City</strong> apd ~hall be an a paritybasis with the said Clty's Electric Revenue Bonds, Series 1946,in accordance with Secti~n5, Subsection (d), paragraph (2) <strong>of</strong> theordinance issuing and the contract and terms <strong>of</strong> said ElectricReve~ue Bonds, Series 1946.Bidders are requested to designate in their bids thelprice they will pay for bonds bearin~, ,interest at a rate or rateslikewise to be designated in their bids. It is the intention <strong>of</strong>the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen to decide w ich <strong>of</strong> the bids submittedis the highest upon the basis <strong>of</strong> the total interest costover the life <strong>of</strong> the issue, less the premium specified in the bid.Proposals should be addressed to the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Alderman<strong>of</strong> said <strong>City</strong> and should be plainly marked "Proposal for Bonds" and shouldbe filed with the <strong>City</strong> Clerk on or prior to the date and hour hereinabovenamed.Each bid must be accompanied b.Y a Cashier's check, cerfitied check,or exchange, payable to the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, MissiSSippi, for Two per centum(2%) <strong>of</strong> the amount <strong>of</strong> bonds bid for, as a guarantee that the bidder willcarry out his contract and purchase the bonds if his bid be accepted. Ifthe successful bidder fails to purchase the bonds pUrsUant to his bid andcontract, the amount <strong>of</strong> such good faith check shall be retained b.1 the<strong>City</strong> as liquidated damages for such failure.The Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen reserve the right to reject anyor all bids. The <strong>City</strong> will pay for the printing <strong>of</strong> the bonds, the cost <strong>of</strong>validation, and the approving opinion <strong>of</strong> the law firm <strong>of</strong> Charles andTrauernicht, st. lDuis, Missouri, Delivery <strong>of</strong> the bonds will be made tothe purchaser on or before the ~ day <strong>of</strong> September , <strong>1950</strong>, at a placeto be designated by the purchaser without cost to the purchaser.By order <strong>of</strong> the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>,MissiSSippi, this da y <strong>of</strong> June, <strong>1950</strong>., --crity Clerk <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>,MissiSSippi.4. The <strong>City</strong> Clerk shall obtain from the publisher <strong>of</strong> theaforesaid newspaper the customary publisher's affadavit <strong>of</strong> said notice forthe time and in t.l}e manner required by law, and such pro<strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong> publicationshall be filed in the <strong>City</strong> Clerk's <strong>of</strong>fice.5. At the time <strong>of</strong> the sale <strong>of</strong> said bonds, or at some appropriatetime thereafter, the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen shall take such furtheraction as may be necessary to provide for the preparation, execution,issuance, delivery, and validation <strong>of</strong> said bonds.* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDDEMENT -MERIDIAN--- -----------Alderman B. J. Hilbun then seconded the motion to adopt theparagraph by paragraph , section by section, and then as a whole, wjthoutchange in the form in w ich it was introduced, by the following vote:,IAlderman ~en J. H:tlbup voted~~-----.Alderman T. E. Combs voted yea •Alderman vr. T. Chandler voted yea _.Alderman A. H. Avent voted _~a•Alderman voted •The Mayor thereupon declared the resolution adopted.'I.~------* * * * * * * * *On motion made by Alderman A. H. Avent, seconded by Alderman T. E. Combs, and passedMr. tcwe, the <strong>City</strong> Engineer is hereby authorized by the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermane tobuy 4 lawn mowers.* * * * * * * * *Upon motion made by A. H. Avent, seconded by T. E. Combs and passed it is ordered and Mr._ Lowe, the <strong>City</strong> Engineer is hereby authorized to dredge ditch known as Burney Branck nearthe Haley Subdivision.* * * * * * * * * *On motion made, seconded and passed unanimouslY, it is ordered that this Board do nowadjourn sine die.~,,\"


10~-----.....UNITED STATES OF AMERICASTATE OF MISSISSIPPICOUNTY OF LAFAYETTECIT Y 0 FOX FOR D* * * * * ** * * * ** * * *t_ * * *REGULAR MEETING 7:.30 p. M. JULY 4, <strong>1950</strong>Be it remembered that the Board <strong>of</strong> Mayor and Aldermen <strong>of</strong> th e <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi,met in regular session at the <strong>City</strong> Hall at 7:.30 p. M., Tuesday, <strong>July</strong> 4, <strong>1950</strong>, it being thetime and place fixed by law for the holding <strong>of</strong> said meeting, when'and where the followingwere present:* *R. X. Williams; Mayor, PresidingA. H. Avent, Alderman at largeW. T. Chandler, Alderman Ward 2T. E. Combs, Alderman Ward 4* * * ~ * * *c. P. Fulmer, Deputy


~10MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD-. ,-~ -~'~OE"ME:NT -=MEiIDlAN"---·- ~_---_' __ -llAllis Chalmers ComnanyStuart C. Irby CompanySouthern States Equipment CompanyWestinghouse Electric Supply CompanyGeneral Electric CompanyOn motion made by AJ derman T. E. Combs, seconded by W. T. ChAncUer ~mdwas ordered that these bids be tAken under advisement unt:il <strong>July</strong> 11th.* * * * * * * *The following petition was presented for discussion and action:passed unaminously, itTO THE HONORABLE HAYOn AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF OXF;0RD,MISSISSIPPI:'We, the undersir:ned property owners <strong>of</strong> Douglass Drive Dubc1ivisionin <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, respectfully represent and present unto thisGoverning Body the fo 11m-Ting, to-Hit:That at a recess regular meeting <strong>of</strong> the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen<strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, held May e, 1949, a"motion made by Alderman Combs, seconded by Alderman Sisk and passedunamimously, it WAS ordered that Douglass Drive be accepted withusual proceedings on same", and it was' noted that"below is deed <strong>of</strong>O. H. Douglasst! to the <strong>City</strong> for the Drive, or street in saidsubdivision. (Hinute <strong>Book</strong> 13, Page I~l).That on June 20, <strong>1950</strong> W. N. Ahf>~l'lath:v, C. H. Hurry, John R.H olley, Joseph B. Rogers, R. L. Chapman, Jr., O. H. Douglass, W. G.McWilliams and Ben J. Hilbun petitioned" for curbs and ("utters alongsaid (Douglass Drive) street", and, in view <strong>of</strong> the record above setforth, erroneously added, "permission having previously been grantedfor bhcktopping <strong>of</strong> said street".That in order to clarify the situation, proceed as provided qythe Code Chanter on Special Improvements, DiVision 16, Section 3664to 3700, inclusive. <strong>of</strong> the Code <strong>of</strong> 1942, as amended to date and superseededby House Bill No. 76 <strong>of</strong> the Regular Legislative Session <strong>of</strong> theMississippi LeiSislature in <strong>1950</strong>, we now petition this governing bodythat you construct curbs and v,utters, street pavement, storm sewersincident to And such surfact drains as may be deemed necessary, andthat YOll do such opening, reopening, grading and regrading, surfacingand resurfacing as may be required in and about the snecial improvementsherein petitioned for.That the description <strong>of</strong> the street, or drive on which saidspecial 'improvements are des~.red and the area over which it is petitionedthey extend is 13.6 'follo\..TS:A strip df lAnd 50.0 fp-et \..Tide and 666.9 feet long and extending25.0 feet North ann 25.0 feet South <strong>of</strong> a center line describedas beginning at a poi'nt on the East right'-<strong>of</strong>'-way line <strong>of</strong> MississippiHighway NCb. 7 in lot No. 193, as shoml on the <strong>of</strong>ficial map <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong><strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Hississinpi, in Section 21, Township 8 South, Range 3 Westin the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Lafayette County, Mississipni., and more particularlydescribed as beginning North 54 ~egrees 30 minutes East adistq,nce <strong>of</strong> 30.0 feet from t.he northl.rest corner <strong>of</strong> lot No. 10 <strong>of</strong>Douglass Drive Subdivision, a plat <strong>of</strong> ,.,hich is on file in the <strong>of</strong>fices<strong>of</strong> the ChAncery Cl"lrk <strong>of</strong> LRfayette County, Mississippi, and the <strong>of</strong>fice<strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> Clerk <strong>of</strong> the Cit.y <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, L9fAyette County,Mississippi; from this point <strong>of</strong> beginnino:, the center line <strong>of</strong> SAidstrip <strong>of</strong> land runs, thence South 69 degrees 56 minubes East a distance<strong>of</strong> 286.00 to a point <strong>of</strong> curve; thence on a 10 de~ree curve to thel~ft a distance <strong>of</strong> 125.7 feet to a point <strong>of</strong> tA,n~ent; thence South82 de~rees 30 minutes E!",~t a dist~mce <strong>of</strong> 274.8 feet to the East side<strong>of</strong> said Douglass Drive Subdivision. Said strip <strong>of</strong> land is furtherdescribed 9.S being betvleen Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 on the North side;and wts 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 on the South sjne in the Douglass DriveSubdivision.~I1That the cost <strong>of</strong> the street paving shall be assessed one-thirdto the n:ropert~T owners on each side <strong>of</strong> the above described Doue:lAssDrive, or street ~ nd the remaining one-trird be naid by the city :that t.he entire cost <strong>of</strong> improvement.s ,qs to curbs and gutters be '8s':'sessed against the pronert~r on ,·,hich Sl'l id improvements or either <strong>of</strong>them a,but for its entire front9.ge only; said costs to be paid asprovined by ]nu./s/ Ben J. Hilbun/s/ 'oJ'. M. AbernathyIs/ John R. Bolley/s/ R. L. Chaj!>man, Jr./s/ Joseph B. Rogers /s/ C. :!-1. ~urry/s/ W. G. McWillhms/s/ O. l{. Dou,:r1"1ss


~1111blMl!NT - M'ERIO"IAN-- .-lI--·_·MU~UTE BOO.K No. <strong>14</strong>" CITY OFOXFQ_RD ..,---,:",--- -~--------'---=-=~=.======I==I:~-;!Following a discussion r • the <strong>City</strong> Attorney presented the following:A RESOLUTION DECLARING NECESSARY CERTA.IN SPECIAL IMPROVEMENTS ONDOUGLASS DRIVE, OR STREET IN DOUGLASS DRIVE SUBDIVISION IN THECITY OF OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI, A.ND IN SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 8 SOUTH,RANGE3 WEST OF LAFAYEI'TE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, AND, ALSO CURBS,GUTTERS, INCIDENTAL STORM SEWERS riliD DRAINS ALONG BOTH SIDESOF SAID DRIVE, OR STREET: PROVIDING THAT PLANS AND SPECIFICA­Tlo}IS ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICES OF THE CITY ENGINEER: PROVID­ING,FOR THE PUBLICATION OF THIS RESOLUTION, AND FOR DATE, TIMEAND PLACE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS TO THE IMPROVEMENTS: AND PRO­VIDING FOR SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERSTO PAY FOR SAID IMPROVEMENTS.Section 1. Be and it is hereby resolved by the Mayor and Board<strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, proceeding under theprovisions <strong>of</strong> House Bill No. 76 <strong>of</strong> the Regular <strong>1950</strong> Session <strong>of</strong> theLegislature <strong>of</strong> the State <strong>of</strong> Mississippi, that it is necessary thatstreet paving on Douglass Drive, or Street, in Douglass Drive subdivisionin the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, and in Section 21, Township8 South, Range 3 West <strong>of</strong> Lafayette County, Mississippi, be constructed,and that curbs, gutters, incidental storm sewers and drains beconstructed along both sides <strong>of</strong> said drive, or street, which saiddrive, or street is more particularly described as foll~ls, to-wit:,1A strip <strong>of</strong> land 50.0 feet wide and 666.9 feet long and extending25.0 feet north and 25.0 feet south <strong>of</strong> a center line described as beginningat a point on the east right-<strong>of</strong>-way line, <strong>of</strong> Mississippi HighwayNo.7 in Lot No. 193, as shown on the <strong>of</strong>ficial map <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, in Section 21, Township 8,South, Range 3 West<strong>of</strong> Lafayette County, Mississippi, and more particularly describedas beginning north 54 degrees 30 minutes east at a distance <strong>of</strong> 30.0feet from the northNle~t corner <strong>of</strong> Lot No. 10 <strong>of</strong> Douglass Drive Subdivision,a plat <strong>of</strong> which is on file in the <strong>of</strong>fices <strong>of</strong> the ChanceryClerk <strong>of</strong> Lafayette County, Mississippi, and, also, the <strong>of</strong>fices <strong>of</strong>the <strong>City</strong> Clerk <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi~from this point<strong>of</strong> beginning, the center line <strong>of</strong> said strip <strong>of</strong> land runs, thencesouth 69 degrees 56 minutes east a distance <strong>of</strong> 286.0 feet to a pointpf curve; thence on a 10 degree curve to the left a distance <strong>of</strong> 1?5.7feet to a point <strong>of</strong> tangent; thence south 82 degrees 30 minutes easta distance <strong>of</strong> 274.8 feet to the east Aide oe Douglass Drive Subdivision.Said strip <strong>of</strong> land is further described as being betweenlots 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 on the north side and Lots 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10on the south side in Douglass Drive Subdivision.Section 2. That in paving said drive, or street as now shownon the <strong>of</strong>ficial map <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, and in constructingcurbs, gutters, storm sewers and incidental drains alongboth sides <strong>of</strong> said drive or street, it will be necessary to lay metaland other pipe connections, and that therefor and in all <strong>of</strong> the otherworks and things specified herein, the plans and specifications preparedby the <strong>City</strong> Engineer and now on file in the <strong>City</strong> Engineer's<strong>of</strong>fice be and they are hereby a~proved and adopted.Section 3. That the grades apecified in the above mentioned plansand specifications are hereby adopted and established as the grades onwhich the above and foregoing works are to be constructed.Section 4. That the property owners whose property abuts alongDouglass Drive, or street in the area described in Section 1 <strong>of</strong> thisresolution, shall pay the costs <strong>of</strong> the construction <strong>of</strong> the curbs, gutters,storm sewers, incidental drains, water and sewer connectionsand one-third <strong>of</strong> the costs <strong>of</strong> abutting street grading, graveling andpaving in front <strong>of</strong> or abutting their respective properties, or besubject to assessment for the costs <strong>of</strong> the special improvements.Section~ ,5. That the materials with which said drive, or street,curbs and gutters are to be specially improved shall be any <strong>of</strong> thatwhich are set forth in the plans and specifications prepared by the<strong>City</strong> Engineer, which have been adopted and are now on file with the<strong>City</strong> Engineer.Section 6. That the <strong>City</strong> Clerk shall publish this resolutionas required by law, once each week for three successive publicationsin the <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, a public newspaper havinr a general circulationin <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, and any person aggrieved by the action <strong>of</strong>the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> said <strong>City</strong> in passing and publishingsaid resolution may appear in person, by attorney or by petitionat a meeting <strong>of</strong> said municipal govering authorities, which shall benot less than fifteen days after the date <strong>of</strong> the first publication orthis resolution giving the notice 19'1"bvidecr for by law, and <strong>of</strong>fer abjectionsand remonstrances to said improvements, or any part there<strong>of</strong>.


~.- O£MENT - MER;DIAN!.=-..-.-~MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDThe said governing authorities shall consider the objections and protests,if any, and may confirm, amend, modify or rescind the resolution<strong>of</strong> necessity, and shall determine whether seid improvement shallbe made and how the cost there<strong>of</strong> shall be paid. The determination <strong>of</strong>said governing authorities shall be final and conclQqive; provided,however, that if a majority <strong>of</strong> nronerty ~~er~ ~~n~ more than fiftyper cent <strong>of</strong> the front footage <strong>of</strong> the property involved ~nd actuallyresiding on property owned b v them and included within th~tpart <strong>of</strong>Douglass Drive, or Street ordered to be specially improved, or otherwiseactually occunyinN property awned by them and included withinthat area shall file a protest, then the improvement shall not be made-.lISection 7. That a copy <strong>of</strong> this resolution be spread upon theminutes <strong>of</strong> this meeting and that the 1st day <strong>of</strong> August, <strong>1950</strong>,at 7:30 P. M., in the regular meeting room <strong>of</strong> this ~overning body,be fixed as the date, time and place for the meeting <strong>of</strong> this. body tohear objections and remonstrances that may be made to said improvements.Section S. That this resolution take effect and be in forceas provided by law.Alderman T. E. Combs moved the adoption <strong>of</strong> the resolution,qnd Aldermen W. T. Chandler seconded the motion.AlderIllP.n A. H. Avent voted YeaAlderman W. T. Chandler voted YeaAlderman T. E. Combs voted YeaAlderman B. J. Hilbun votedAlderman H. S. Sisk votedThe motion having received the affirmative vote <strong>of</strong> all me~bers <strong>of</strong> theB~~r~ <strong>of</strong> Aldermen present~the Mayor declared the motioncarried and the resolution adopted.The resolution is, this the ~ day <strong>of</strong> ~~ , <strong>1950</strong>,approved.( SEA L )R.'i~~Kayor~~~-<strong>City</strong> Clerk* * * * * * *The following petition was presented for discussion and action:TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERNEN OF THE CITY OF OXFORD,OXFORD, MLSSISSIPPI.Gentlemen:tv'e, the underp-lnned resident property owners, and owners <strong>of</strong>property along JotL~on Avenue, South 16th Street, and GarfieldAvenue, on both sides there<strong>of</strong>, hereby respectfully petition thisgoverninr body:1(1) That you construct curbs, gutters, storm sewern~ drains,covered ditches and any other works that may be incident and necessarythereto on both sides <strong>of</strong> said avenues and streets;(2) That you determine the cost and expense <strong>of</strong> said improvementsand assess the respective amounts chargeable to, the respectiveproperties, lots or pieces <strong>of</strong> ground along which said special improvementsare made;(3) That the amount <strong>of</strong> cost and expense be made a special taxto be assessed against each lot or piece <strong>of</strong> ground which said specialimprovements abut for the entire length there<strong>of</strong> only, to be paidin installments over a period <strong>of</strong> not more than ten years; or in cash:(4) That the said improvements extend over and along bothsides <strong>of</strong> the aforesaid street and avenues, between a point on theSouth side <strong>of</strong> Johnson Avenue 160 feet from the intersection <strong>of</strong> saidJohnson Avenue with South Sixteenth Street, and on the North side


______ _ __ Jr. ________ ~~-,~ .-11~MINUT.E BOQK NQ. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF_. OXFORD-<strong>of</strong> Johnson Avenue from the intersection <strong>of</strong> South 16th street leadingnorthwardly around the junction <strong>of</strong> Johnson Avenue and South16th Street wouthwardly along South 16th Street to the junction withGarfield Avenue with said South 16th street on the southern edge <strong>of</strong> LotNo. 64 in Section 28, Township 8 South, Range 3 West, in the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, thence eastwardly along Garfield Avenue to theeastern limits <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi;(5) That petitioners represent more than fifty per cent <strong>of</strong>the resident property owners over and along said ,area.Signed:w. D. ColeB. J. FudgeE. A. Cole, J. M. MaloneLeslie MaloneT. K. Buckley* * * * * *Mrs. W. T. Jones,Kenneth B. FudgeW. J. RussellW. C. BabbLinder FudgeFollowinp, a discussion <strong>of</strong> the petition, the <strong>City</strong> Attorney presented the followingresolution:A RESOLUTION DECLARING NECESSARY CERTAIN SPECIAL IMPROVEHENTS ONAND ALONG BOTH SIDES OF JOHNSON AVENUE, SOUTH 16TH STREEl',AND GARFIELD AVENUE, BEirWEEN A POINI' ON THE SOUTH SIDE OFJOHNSON AVENUE 160 FEEl' FROM THE INI'ERSECTION OF SAID AVENUEWITH SOUTH 18TH STREET, AND ON THE NORTH SIDE OF JOHNSONAVENUE FROM THE INTERSECTION Br SOUTH 18TH LEADING NORTH­WARDLY, AROUND THE JUNCTION OF SOUTH 16TH ST~ SOUTHWARDLYAroNG SOUTH 18TH STREET TO THE' -JUNCTION WITH GARFIELD AVENUEWITH SAID SOUTH 16TH STREEl' ON THE SOUTHERN EDGE OF LOT NO. 64IN SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 8 SOUTH, RANGE 3 WEST, IN THE CrTY OFOXFORD, LAFAYEl'TE COUNTY, MIS~ISSIPPI, THENCE EASTWARDLY ,AroNG GARFIELD AVENUE TO THE EASTERN LIMITS OF THE CITY OFOXFORD, MISSISSIPPI, AS SHOWN ON THE OFFICIAL MAP OF SAID. CITY, AND CURBS, GUTTERS, INCIDENTAL STORMS S~v.&RS AND DRAINS,PROVIDING THAT PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THECITY ENGINEER, PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF THIS RESOLUTION,AND FOR DATE, TIME AND PrACE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS TO THEIMPROVEMENTS, AND PROVIDING FOR SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AGAINSTABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS TO PAY FOR SAID IMPROVEMENTS.Section 1. Be and it is hereb,y resolved b,y the Mayor and Board<strong>of</strong> Alderman <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, that, proceedingunder the provision <strong>of</strong> House Bill No. 76 <strong>of</strong> the Regular LegislativeSession <strong>of</strong> <strong>1950</strong>, it is necessary that curbs and gutters, incidentalstorms sewers and drains be constructed over and along bothsides <strong>of</strong> Johnson Avenue, South 16th Street, and Gafield Avenue,between a point on the South side <strong>of</strong> Johnson Avenue 160 feet fromthe intersection <strong>of</strong> said Johnson Avenue with South 16th Streetleading northwardly around the junction <strong>of</strong> Johnson Avenue andSouth 16th Street Southwardly along South 16th Street to thejunction with Grrfield Avenue on the Southern edge <strong>of</strong> Lot No. 64 inSection 28, Township 8 South, Range 3 West, in the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>,Le,fayette County, Mississippi, thence Eastwardly alonp, GarfieldAvenue to the eastern limits <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> DY..ford, MissiSSippi.Section 2. That in constructing said curbs and ~tters, incidentalstorm sewers and ,drains, it will be necessary to lay metaland other pipe connections, and that therefor and in all <strong>of</strong> the otherworks and things specified herein or shown in the plans and specificationsprepared b,y the <strong>City</strong> Engineer and now on file in the <strong>City</strong>Engineer's <strong>of</strong>fice be and they are hereby approved and adopted.Section 3. That the grades specified in the above mentionedplans and s,pacifications are hereby adopted and established as thegrades on which the above and foregoing works are to be constructed.Section 4. That the property OlIDers whose propert;- ~b't):t~~ alongboth sides <strong>of</strong> Johnson Avenue, South 16th Street, and Garfie'ld Avenuein the areas described in Section 1 <strong>of</strong> this Resolution, shall pay thecost <strong>of</strong> the construction <strong>of</strong> the curbs and gutters, incidental stormsewers and drains, and the necessary grading and filling incident tosaid spacial improvements.Section 5. That the materials witb which said curbs and gutters' areto be specially improved shall be <strong>of</strong> any <strong>of</strong> that which is set forth in theplans and specifications prepared b,y the <strong>City</strong> Engineer, which have beenadopted and are now on file with the <strong>City</strong> Engineer.Section 6. That the <strong>City</strong> Clerk shall publish this resolution asrequired by law, once a week for three ~~cessive weeks, and any parson*


:;-<strong>14</strong>---~~~'.... --------.-~-- .. ---------~ .. _ .. _. -~---~---------~~--DEMENT - MERIDIANMINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD_.....• _.....aggrieved may appear in ner~on, by Rt.torney or by petition and may objectto or protest a~ainst said improvement or any part there<strong>of</strong>; provided,however, that if a majority <strong>of</strong> the property o .. mers ownjnp morethan fifty per cent <strong>of</strong> the front footage <strong>of</strong> the property involved endactual1y residing on property owned by them and included within thestreet "'.nd avenues ordered to he.ve special improvements constructedthereon, or otheTYTise actually occupying property oi-med by them p.nd.included wi tMn t.he arel'l, shall file a protest, then the improvementshall not be ,made.Sect10n 7. That a copy <strong>of</strong> this resolution be spre~d Unon the minutes<strong>of</strong> this meeting and that the 1st day <strong>of</strong> Au~st ,<strong>1950</strong>, at7: 30 P. M., in the regular meeM.ng room <strong>of</strong> this governine body, be fixedas the dl'lte, time and place for the meeting <strong>of</strong> this body to hearob.iections and remonstrances that may be made to sl'l.id improvements.Section 8" Thg,t this re"-lolution take effect and be in force asprovided by 1aY1.Alderman T .E_ Combs moved the adoption <strong>of</strong> theresolution and Aldermnn H. T. Chandler seconded the motion.Alderman A. H. Avent voted -ll~aAlderman i.J. T. ChRndler voted J!?£Alderman T. E. Combs voted ....Yea-Alderman B. J. Hilbun voted _'.,., .. __Alderman H. S. Sisk voted __ _The motion having received the affirmative vot.e <strong>of</strong> Rll members<strong>of</strong> the Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen present, the Mayor declared the motioncarried, and the resolution adopted.This resolution an proved , this the ~th(SEAL)Attest:day <strong>of</strong> _MYJ-19;20.--1i.J..i:~~~~~Mayor<strong>City</strong> Clerk* * * * * * *Came on for consideration the metter <strong>of</strong> the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Alermen having thepower to appoint the <strong>of</strong>ficers and emnloyees <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi • Motionwas made, seconded and passed, and it was or1ered that the folJouine; ordinance beadopted and entered on Ordinance book No. __., Page No. _._":AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING THE ELECTIVE OFFICERS OF THE CITY OFO)\:FORD, MISSISSIPPI, DECLARING THE MUNICIPAL OFFICES 1,I1UC1-rTHE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES OF SAID CITY SHALL HAVE POWER~ TO FILI, BY APPOINTMENT, PROVIDING THAT THE GOVERNING AU­THORITIES OF SAID CITY SHAIJ, HAVE THE POWER TO FIX THECONPENSA.TION OF AU, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, REPEAUNG AIJ,ORDINANCES AND/OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFUCT HEREWITHAND FOR OTHER PURPOSES HEREIN STATED.Section 1. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen<strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, that the elective <strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>of</strong>the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi shall be a MI'1.yor: five aldermen,four <strong>of</strong> whom shl'!.ll be elected from their re1'lpecti ve wards, and onefrom the <strong>City</strong> at large; and a Marshal, or Chief <strong>of</strong> Police.; all <strong>of</strong>'\-'hose terms <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice shall be those provided by House BilJ No. 71<strong>of</strong> the General Ac ts <strong>of</strong> the Repular <strong>1950</strong> Session <strong>of</strong> the Legislature<strong>of</strong> the St!'!te <strong>of</strong> Missi!'1sippi.Section 2. Be it ~urther ordained by the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong>Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, MiSSissippi, that the M~yor and Board<strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi shall, ~s provided by House BillNo. 71 <strong>of</strong> the General A.cts <strong>of</strong> the Repular Session <strong>of</strong> the Leeislature<strong>of</strong> the StAte <strong>of</strong> Mississippi, have power to appoint a <strong>City</strong> Tax Collector,a <strong>City</strong> Tax Assessor, a <strong>City</strong> Clerk, a <strong>City</strong> Engineer, a <strong>City</strong> BuildinrInspector, a <strong>City</strong> Light and Water Superintendent, a <strong>City</strong> Gas andPlumbing Inspector, three Municipal Election 6ommissioners, a StreetCommissioner, and such other <strong>of</strong>ficers and employees as may benecess~.ry, and to prescribe the duties and fix the compensRtion<strong>of</strong> all <strong>of</strong>ficers and employees appointed by them. AI] <strong>of</strong>ficers andemployees so appointed shalJ hold <strong>of</strong>fice at the pleasure <strong>of</strong> saidMayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen and may'be discharged by said govern-


---- -~----------~------II~,115 \,MI~U"(ESQOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY _OF OXFORD!l£MENi'::~ERIoTAN-.• c_._. ___ - ~If=-··=··-=-·-=,--'-~"-'_. _______-=:___ ,~-'-""---~-""_:_.."'--=~-=-._--=_____.. ~,_=:=_, ___'=.=_: '--___ .:.:.__. '.'--""_':'':._~..::' ____.~'-_ : __ =':"-__ ._ing authority at any time, either with or without cause. The saidMayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen shall have the power and authority toappoint the same person to any two or more appointive <strong>of</strong>fices, andmay appoint a member ,<strong>of</strong> the Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen to the <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> streetcommissioner. Said governing ,authorities shall have power and authorityto require bonds, for the faithfUl performance <strong>of</strong> theirduties, from any <strong>of</strong> the <strong>of</strong>ficers or employees so appointed, and t<strong>of</strong>ix the amount <strong>of</strong> such bond, or bonds and pay the same from themunicipal treasury. The terms <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice or employment <strong>of</strong> all <strong>of</strong>ficersand employees so appointed shall expire at the expiration<strong>of</strong> the term <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> the board making the appointment, unlesssuch <strong>of</strong>ficers or employees shall have sooner been discharged asherein provided.Section 3. Be and it is further ordained by the Mayor andBoard <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi that this ordinancebe published as required by law, and that it take effectand be in force from and after the expiration <strong>of</strong> the terms <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice<strong>of</strong> the present municipal <strong>of</strong>ficers.Alderman T. E. Combs moved the adoption <strong>of</strong> the ordinancesection by section and then as a whole, and Alderman W. T. Chandlerseconded the motion, with the fo1lovJing vote:_ •. ___ :_-"-"_ _ __ . __ . _. _._Alderman A. H. Avent votedYeaAlderman W. T. Cha,nd1er voted Y=-e;:.:a~_Alderman T. E. Combs voted YeaAlderman B. J. Hilbun voted ____Alderman H. S. Sisk votedThree Aldermen havin~voted ____ yea, the Mayor announced themotion carried and the ordinance adopted.Approved this the ~ day <strong>of</strong> _.:.Ju.:::;ly=-__, <strong>1950</strong>.Attest:<strong>City</strong> Clerk)CITY OF OXFORD )COUNTY OF LAFAYETTE)ST~TE OF MISSISSIPPI)'CLERK'S CERTIFICATEThis is to certify that the above is a true and correct copy<strong>of</strong> the ordinance that was passed by the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen<strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, _ meeting( SEA. L )on the 4th day <strong>of</strong> <strong>July</strong>_ , <strong>1950</strong>...-* * * * * * * *


,/116MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDOn neti tion presented in behalf <strong>of</strong> T.r. P. H ~le:v, W. I,. MC!y'lrty, Pat Haley, Jr.,E.


~~ __'-------- -- ----------rI'"1171It _---------- --D=EmmT=--'-M=mm=fX1I~---:_",- __.______.____ ._,_c. ___ ~-c---,_-'--'-'-________ ---""--== ________ =-__ =-,= ____ -'-=---c ____________________ _,RECESS, REGULAR MEEI'ING 7:30 P. M. JULY ll, <strong>1950</strong>Pursuant to a recess order on <strong>July</strong> 4, <strong>1950</strong>, the Mavor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen -met at the<strong>City</strong> H all at 7:30 P. M. Tuesday, <strong>July</strong> 11, when and where the follm~ing were present:R. X. Williams, Mayor, PresidingA. H. Avent, Alderman at largeBen Jack Hilbun, Alderman Ward OneW. T. Chandler, Alderman Ward TwoH. S. Sisk, Alderman Ward ThreeT. E. COombs, Alderman Ward Fourl* * * * * * * * *C. P. Fulmer, Deputy <strong>City</strong> ClerkC. E. Harrison, Superintendent Light and Water Dept.E. P. Lowe, <strong>City</strong> EngineerThomas Ethridge, AttorneyW. N. EthridgeC. D.Malone, Marshal* * * * * * * * *After the meeting had been called to order, the following business was transacted:On m~tion made, seconded and passed, it was ordered that the minutes <strong>of</strong> the previous meetingbe adopted as read.On m~tion made, seconded and passed uhamiously, it was ordered that the follm~ng accountsbe a~lowed for payment:lWARRANT NO. TO WHOM ACCOUNT NO. ' AMOUNTCORPORATION FUND6B7l, Avent, A. H., salary for June llO $25.006872 Chandler, W. T. , salary for June 110 25.006873, Combs, T. E., salary for June 110 25.006S74, Hilbun, Ben J., salary for June 110 25.006~5. Sisk, H. S., salary for June 110 25.006876, ~Ethridge-,- .'+homas- R •• saltLTy for June 115 75~006877, Fulmer, C. P., salary for June 111 111.90687B, Woodward, Nona E., salary for June 116 73.026879. Kinnnons, W. G., salary for June 113 lBO.1068BO, Malone, C. D., salary for June 112 192.206881, Mills, R. H., salary for June 174 165.006P~2 Parker, G. D., salary for June 135 12.506883. - Rowland, Mrs. Rose, salary for June <strong>14</strong>.7 93.106884, Todd, R. E., sa]Bry for June 175 165.006885, Williams, R. X., salary for June 110 200.0068B6 Mills, Ira, salary for June 135 36.406BS7 Lowe, E. P., salary for June 117 250.00688B Lafayette County Health Department ~'36 162.506BB9 L9.fayette County Library, pro-rata u.s 32.506890 Chancery Clerk, lafayette County, allotment for restroom 1<strong>14</strong> 15.006B9l Roach, C. H., salary for June 111 75.00~92 Lyles, Beulah Sharp, salary for June 116 1 15.006675 The First National Bank, taxes withheld for May Various 60.506679 C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll - June 3 Various 33.006770 C. p. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll - June 10 Various 28.006842 C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll - June 17 Various 27.006847 Doyle Ivy, hauling dirt to parking lot 167 94.506848 M. H. McGbnagill, ha- ling dirt to parkin,: lot 1&7 83.006849 : W. T. Gunter, hauling dirt to parking lot 167 16.506850 , C. D. Malone, Jr., work on Parkinp" wt 167 21.906851. R. L. Smallwood, Jr., pr<strong>of</strong>essional services 128 200.006857 C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll June 24 Various 66.606862 N. H. McGonagill, hauling dirt to Parking Lot 167 101.506863 , Doyle Ivy, ha lind dirt to Parking Lot 167 96.506864, W. T. Gunter, haulind dirt to Parking wt 167 58.006867 , A. B. Cullen, use <strong>of</strong> equipment on Parking wt 167 585.006852 , C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, Petty Cash ' Various Bl.426929. C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll June 30 Various 42.756935 . Pontotoc Concrete Products Company, labor on tennis court 178 737.526948 . The J. E. Nailson Company, April, May & June bill for Meuseum <strong>14</strong>.7 12B.126949 Phillip Clay, refinishing picture frame 155 5.006950 , Dement Printing Co., <strong>of</strong>fice supplies <strong>14</strong>6 27.996951 . Wilbur Lee Todd, Memographing bond information <strong>14</strong>.6 5.556952 . United Gas Corporation, gas bill for <strong>City</strong> Hall 123 7.376953 , Southern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co., June bill for <strong>City</strong> Hall 124 12.856954 S. C. To<strong>of</strong>, <strong>of</strong>fice supplies <strong>14</strong>6 4.056955 , Burroughs Adding Machine Co., service on machine <strong>14</strong>6 13.506956 _ The <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, <strong>of</strong>fice supplies <strong>14</strong>.6 B7.376956, The <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, legal printing 122 155.55


«11~~ ...'-:::DE=R=EIIT~_-;;R;:;;;ER11l;;;TAN'=---"'-'-'-C----:-==~~"'~=--:-:=='='-----~-.= .. ----,-,.-~-=.-~-=___-:c:-.----,,---c--=-~. -'--.---'-....-'-- .----,--.--·----:==---·--c:~="',,_;_oc-.--.cc .."_ -----._.. __ ~ . "._.=:c __ '--. __ '_-'~=""'-'-'_-"-'---:"~'.=-===-"'-_.~::,==:,-_. -'-'--:='-CC .. :C ... : • __ -OCC-_.-'-'.._-" ___ c_ .. _. ________ .c.-'-_·.c.,c-_~_'_c·'_=ccc="_. __ .·==":--·=-·-='11===,RECESS, REGULAR }lERl'ING 7:30 P. M. JULY n, <strong>1950</strong>Pursuant to a recess order on <strong>July</strong> 4, <strong>1950</strong>, the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen met at the<strong>City</strong> H all at 7:30 P. M. Tuesday, <strong>July</strong> 11, when and where the follO\..ring were present:R. X. Williams, Mayor, PresidingA. H. Avent, Alderman at largeBen Jack Hilbun, Alderman Ward OneW. T. Chandler, Alderman Ward TwoH. S. Sisk, Alderman Ward ThreeT. E. C'ombs, Alderman Ward FourL* * * * * * * * *c. P. Fulmer, Deputy <strong>City</strong> ClerkC. E. Harrison, Superintendent Light and Water Dept.E. P. Lowe, <strong>City</strong> EngineerThomas Ethridge , AttorneyW. N. Ethrid~eC. D.Malone, Marshal* * * * * * * * *Arter the meeting had been called to order, the following business was transacted:On m9tion made, seconded and passed, it was ordered that the minutes <strong>of</strong> the previous meetingbe ~dopted as read.On m9tion made, seconded and passed Uhamiously, it was ordered that the follO\..ring accountsbe allowed for payment:WARRANT NO. TO WHOM ACeOUN!' NO. ,AMOUNTlCORPORATION FUND~7l, Avent, A. H., salary for June 110 $25.006872, Chandler, W. T. , salary for June 110 25.006873, Combs, T. E., salary for June 110 25.00~4, Hilbun, Ben J., salary for June 110 25.006~5, Sisk, H. S., salary for June 110 25.006876, ~Ethridge-, .'.fhomas- R.; sala.ry for June 115 75~006877, Fulmer, C. P., salary for June 111 111.906878, Woodward, Nona E., salary for June 116 73.026879, Kinnnons, W. G., sa lary for June 113 180.106880, Malone, C. D., salary for June 112 192.206881, Mills, R. H., salary for June 174 165.006P~2 Parker, G. D., salary fo~ June 135 12.506883," Rowland, Mrs. Rose, salary for June <strong>14</strong>7 93.106884, Todd, R. E., salary for June 175 165.006885, Williams, R. X., salary for June 110 200.006886 Mills, Ira, salary for June 135 36.406g87 Lowe, E. P., salary for June 117 250.006888 Lafayette County Health Department 136 162.506889 Lafayette County Library, pro-rata <strong>14</strong>8 32.506890. ChAncery Clerk, lafayette County, allotment for restroom 1<strong>14</strong> 15.00~9l Roach, C. H., salary for June 111 75.00W92 Lyles, Beulah Sharp, salary for June 116 1 1.5.006675 The First National Bank, taxes withheld for May Various 60.506679 C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll - June 3 Various 33.006770 C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll - June 10 Various 2$.006842 C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll - June 17 Various 27.006847 : Doyle Ivy, hauling dirt to parking lot 167 94.506848, M. H. McGbnagill, ha- ling dirt to parkinn; lot 167 83.006849. W. T. Gunter, hauling dirt to parking lot 167 16.506850 C. D. Malone, Jr., work on Parkinp- Lot 167 21.906851. R. L. Smallwood, Jr., pr<strong>of</strong>essional services 128 200.006857 C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll .June 24 Various 66.606862 N. H. McGonagill, hauling dirt to Parking Lot 167 101.506863 , Doyle Ivy, ha lind dirt to Parking Lot 167 96.506864, W. T. Gunter, haulind dirt to Parking Lot 167 58.006867, A. B. Cullen, use <strong>of</strong> equipment on Parking Lot 167 585.006852 , C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, Petty Cash ' Various 81.42CR29 , C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll June 30 Various 42.756935 . Pontotoc Concrete Products Company, labor on tennis court 178 737.526948 , The J. E. Nailson Company, April, Hay & June bill for Meuseum <strong>14</strong>7 128.126949 . Phillip Clay, refinishing picture frame 155 5.006950 , Dement Printing Co., <strong>of</strong>fice supplies <strong>14</strong>6 27.996951 . Wilbur Lee Todd, Memographing bond information <strong>14</strong>6 5.556952 . United Gas Corporation, gas bill for <strong>City</strong> Hall 123 7.376953 , Southern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co., June bill for <strong>City</strong> Hall 124 12.856954 S. C. To<strong>of</strong>, <strong>of</strong>fice supplies J.46 4.056955 , Burroughs Adding Machine Co., service on machine J.46 13.506956, The <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, <strong>of</strong>fice supplies <strong>14</strong>6 87.376956, The <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, legal printing 122 155.55


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDRECESS, REGULAR MEETING 7:30 P. M. JULY 11, <strong>1950</strong>WARRANT N~Tg, 1>JHOMACCOUNT NO.695660 576958695969606961696369636964696569666966696669676968fJJ60~936894689568956676668066856769677168L1D68L.l685468L1368~68666930693L~6970697169726973697/~6975.~. 6976~7660C. P. FuJmer, Denuty Clerk, payroll .:rune 17C. P. Fulmer, Deputy CJ erk, nayrolJ .Tune ?/A. B. Cullen, use <strong>of</strong> mixer and ,ieepC. p. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, nayroll .Tune 1nA. '8. CulJen, use <strong>of</strong> jeep and mixerNorth Cities Service St~tion,P'Ml for Dolice c~rUnHer1 G"~ Corooret,ion, P'!'I.~ bi 1.1 for Po~ icp- StationSouthern Rell TEn. And Tel. Co., June bill f'or Police St::ttionH"rrv I. Sh?piro, C"l.ns and tops for no1iceMenBovce Br"1+t.on, CAl"e <strong>of</strong> prisonersBirminrhA.m g]qr Co., material for stT'e~t.!'1Russe]1. H'1J(l.Ne~ cl,,;, CT1'lvel, 10 YArns for stocknjJeRussell FudNe, clay rtrAveJ, s"lnd ?nd pr'wel Haley Sub.Russell Fudp'e, sand and f"ravel for !went AcresD~ ley Lumber Comn'!nv ~ materiA 1 for strAet wd.nten"mceDaley Lumber Comnany, Wlterial fer equinment. rena irsDaley Lumbe Company, m'3.teri.~l for mtrh "md ~utterDAley l,tlmber Comn"tny, mA.terial for Avent A.cresStip'1er Const.ruction Conpany, 1.1ork Mprch 7 throuph June 1Pidp:Elon-Thomas Iron Co., ma.terial for ~.vent AcresPidreon-Thomas Iron Co., 10np; handle shovelsP"ttton-COltrtney rr"rd~.mre, BunnHes for F "1.e~1 SubdivisionJ. H. TucJ:l"r, lubr~ ~ating oilWestern Auto, tiretube for trailerWeste1'11 Autol~ battery clins and socketWestern ft.uto, sunp1ies for eauipment renp.irsH"'tl~'ins EqUipment Co., brake band "Ti tt, J inin oMyers and Kn;Nht EqU!i.pment Co., movinr: i!.rap;lineMyers and Knight Eauin. Co., parts for equi.p.Piester Machinery Co., l:Theelb.,rrOlr"1;1'. R. H!'111, '.Tork a.nd sUP1"'Iies for equipmentM. R. Hall, sharpening mm-Jers ani!. bladesM. TI. H",1], Hork on eouipr.lentHoore Lumber Co., nails - Avent, AcresTredwell-Price, Inc., e0uipment renairsSt"tnda.rd Service StP. ti.on , oil for tra.ctorOle Hiss Sl'>rvice St",tion, truck 'J"'~hed 72,150 .262,2':l?641/ .• 002,156.67L~.OO/./, .811.501'7.2210.27Ii-O.7&:,7L,7.5051.0072.703,OM.0711 •. 19.3599/'.99~n7.64],821.001M~.03?1..~O1.351,..251:-.26.O?2.775.75IlJ.OO'.7581.3'763. ?Li-P.2599.621.00~.26.358.351,069.8551.2518.0083.002l.7e;7.'35107.273.~1801.001},O.tO1.1 .001.0.0887.00"IIIII.- J


1191~~--:-:-=---------r---=. =---=:'-=-"-'. ...------ ..MJNUTEBQOK.No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OJ OXFORD~--:-=----------.----------------- -.-_._.... ----_. __.__._..-RECESS, REGULAR MEEl'ING 7:,30 ,P. M. .TIlLY lJ, 19~.=WAF.RANT NO. TO_VflLQ!16998 ,--~' <strong>Oxford</strong> Repair Works, repairs on traffic light6999 Stl3.ndard Welders Supply Co., shop equipment7000 <strong>Oxford</strong> Helding Shop, welding equipment7001 Automotive Electric Service Co., lock and spring7002 <strong>Oxford</strong> Radiator Works, radiator repaired7003 Stigler Construction Co., grading on Filmore Ave.7003 Stigler Construction Co., grading on Douglass Drive7003, Stigler Construction Co., grading in Haley Subdivision7003' Stigler Construction Co., gradinr, in ~.vent A.cres7003 Stigler Construction Co., grading on Price Street7004 <strong>Oxford</strong> Auto Parts, parts for eqUipment repairs7004 <strong>Oxford</strong> Auto Parts Co., parts for r~pirs7004 <strong>Oxford</strong> Auto Parts Co., shop equipment7005 Metts Brothers Hardware, supplies for equipment7005, Metts Brothers Hardware, supplies for shop7005 Metts Brothers Hardware, supplies fo Haley Subdivision7006 Standard Oil Comnany, fire pro<strong>of</strong> oil7006 Standard Oil Company, mobiloil7006 standard Oil Company, gasoline7006 Strmdaro Oil Company, gasoline for truck7006 Standnrd Oil Company, gasoline for shop7006 Standard Oil Company, gasoline for street equipment7069 L. G. lynch, Sr., 2 - 2,000 gallon tanks for asphaltACCOUNT NO.--- 2(;fj---2432272272272ly7257256255262227237243229211-3256239228238228243239AMOUNT4.505.003.50.534.00133.00184.75704.751,164.0030.0011.9224.15.4011.10.458.4024.765.5238.01111.092.4925.41225.00689668976677668167726844685969317007700870097010701J7013701270l/lo7015Cole, J. D., salary for JuneKeye, Richarc'l E., Jr., salary for JuneThe First National Bank, t axes withheld for MRyC. P. Fu!mer, Deputy Cler, payroll June 3C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll June 10C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll June 17C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, ps.yroll June ?..1.,.C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll June 30Teachers' salaries paid with teachers' warrants.301303Various332332332332332The J. E. Neilson Company, coal, etc. 334Southern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co., telephone bill for Grammar School 305McGral-r-Hill <strong>Book</strong> Company, Inc., student teaching supplies 307Cooperative Film Library, miscellaneous 322University High School, rena.ir work by Cecil Kellum 336University High School, 24 hours <strong>of</strong> work Edith Holloway 322<strong>City</strong> Grocery Co., Junior patrol picnic 322Terry-HUll Piano Company, balance on PianoReynolds P. & H. and Elec. Service, work at <strong>Oxford</strong> T:baining3l8C336C52.00l6L}.43411.6030.0030.0030.0030.0030.00392.5011.61·~6.2420.904.8015.60. 40.13633.2821.68l~9~68996900690169026903690469056906690769086q096909:'691066826686668767736845685568606&786668 .6932 .7016.7016.7017,7017.7018701970207021Addingt.o"·~ Elton, salary for JuneCampbell, Louis, salary for JuneCrowson, Ira L., salary for JuneFulmer, C. P., salary for JuneHarrison, C. E., salary for JunevTbodwerd, Nona E., sa lary for JuneLyles, Beulah Sharp, salary for JuneJohnson, G. W., salary for JuneRoss, D. S., salary for JuneRuss eD, John, salary for JuneWinter, R. H., salary for JuneMilis, Ira, sa1a~J for JuneMills, Ira, salary for JuneHicks, J. E., salary for JuneC. P. Fulmer, payroll, June 3Rubin Johnson Paint Shop, refund on account <strong>of</strong> errorW. R. Boles, rerund on account <strong>of</strong> errorC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll June 10C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll June 17C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, petty cash, June 20C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll June 24The First National Bahk, taxes withheld for }-f.ayMi~~ie Hartsfield, extra typing on contractsC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payrolJ June 30, <strong>1950</strong>Elliott Hardware Co., suppliesElliott Hardware Co., supplies for repai.rsLewis Supply Company, files and hacksaH bladesLel.ns Supply Co., electrical suppliesNeuman Brothers, miscellaneous suppliesThe <strong>Oxford</strong> Ea~le, <strong>of</strong>fice suppliesWestern Auto , electrical :=luppliesSouthern Bell TeJ. -& Tel. Co~, June bill for plant. ,41<strong>14</strong>1<strong>14</strong>1<strong>14</strong>12l}lO1}12/}12Iloll4111+1<strong>14</strong>1<strong>14</strong>23433411VarioUs4·16·L}16Various433VariousL33Various/a4Various/~28421/lo2542842241342844292.8L}103.10100.2056.25231.L.0. /}0.3l22.50131.46112.5192.84137.3025.0025.0075.3075.4326.743.69103.60104.7<strong>14</strong>7.7599.5991.1017.2563.721.?51.58'15.358.0440.3020.532.3211.45J _____ ~ ________ " __ .


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD--- -DEMENT - MERIDIAN1-"'-----#RECESS, REGUlAR HEEI'ING 7:30 P. M.JULY, 11, <strong>1950</strong>70227023702L..,7025702670':>77071702~702870297030703170327033703L..Grayb?r Electric Company; electric1'll suppUp-sThe Texas Company, lubricatin~ oilWestinrrhouse E1 ect:!"ic Suno1y Co., electricA,l sun'l')lj.es, Uni ted Stqte~ G" sv-et. Co., rubber corn ~md cp-mentTenn. Valley 'Elec. Supply, e1ect,r~_cf'1 suppliesSouthern Sunply Co., meterq Ann socketsSouthern Sunnly C!"., 100 1'!cret·T knobsStWlrt C. Irby Co., hole digr:p.'1"sstu.!,rt C. Irby Co., electricrl suppliesElectric Meter Service, meters and part.sBI'\1dHin u,ccmot.ivp- Soles CorporF!.tion, 2 main bearing ha1vp-sSouthern Petrolp-um Company, Inc., ~uel oilE] liott T3umbp.r COTT1nqny, nai Is, ro<strong>of</strong>ing and mat.eriq] sNordberO' Mpnuf"lct.urin N Co., P"'l"t.~ for ren


' .. ~121 :RECESS, REGULAR MEFil'ING 7:30 p. M.LIGHT A~m WATER DEPOSIT FU}ID------~.-- -_.-.. _-mLY 11, <strong>1950</strong>A.'tvfOIDIT16673667/ ..6688Paul M. Busby, refund <strong>of</strong> balance <strong>of</strong> light depositDan Mitchell, refunc'l. <strong>of</strong> balance <strong>of</strong> light depositPeter F. Marchisio, refund <strong>of</strong> balance <strong>of</strong> light depositTOTA.L2.002.$1y:hM: __$7.98The Chase National Bank <strong>of</strong> NElVI York, exchange5.00888987Hetts Brothers H!3.rdHare, kemtoneElliott Hardware Co., ffi{ing hooksGeneral Fund, tr~nsferTarA.L7.38.25~3, 500.00:1$3,508.63* * * * * **The Mayor and Board entered into a discussion <strong>of</strong> the present need <strong>of</strong> cash on handfor current expenditures <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> government. It was brought out that certain revenuesand taxes would be available within the near future to take care <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong>'s current expenditureg;"~owever,it was decided that the sum <strong>of</strong> $25,000.00 would be necessary in order for the<strong>City</strong> to meet immediately its current obligations and that a loan for such amount ~hould benegotiated. On motion <strong>of</strong> Ben J. Hilbun, seconded by Alderman T. E. Combs, it was moved thatthe Mayor be authorized to negotie.te a loan in the maXllIrum' amount <strong>of</strong> $25,900.00 for the <strong>City</strong>,and that he be authorized further to execute the necessary promissory notes or amy other paperto secure the said indebtedness. Motion was carried unanimously.* * * * * * * * *Aldermen T. E. Combs made a motion that the <strong>City</strong> issue $100,000.00 in bonds to payfor the large number <strong>of</strong> special improvements authorized and being constructed and that the<strong>City</strong> Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary papers and initiate the ~ecessarvprocedure. Aldermen B. J. Hilbun seconded the motion and it was carrj.ed unanimously.v* * * * * * * *On motion made, seconded and passed unanimousl..v, it was ordered that Bill Inmonbe employed by the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> as firemen for night duty. It is further orderedthat said fireman be paid $150.00 ner month.* * * * * * * * *Comp~ying with the request <strong>of</strong> E. P. Lowe, the <strong>City</strong> Engineer, for an increase in salary,Alderman Ben J. Hilbun made the motion that Mr. towels saleTY be raised from $250.00 permonth to $300.00 per month. This motion was seconded by:H. S. Sisk and passed unanimously,and it is further ordered that this increase become effective as <strong>of</strong> the 1st day <strong>of</strong> <strong>July</strong>, <strong>1950</strong>.* * * * * * * * *L.


----_.-DEMENT - MERIDIAN---.-11MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDRECESS, REGULAR J.1EETING 7:~O P M. .TInY 11,.lQt;OA B.F.SOTJUT I 011 DECU.RING NEC 7,SSARY CERTAIN SPECI AL IMPROVEJ.'1Em'S ONSOUTH EIGHTEENTH STRERT TIffiOUGR RAT.Ji!Y'S SUBDIVISION IN THECITY OF OXFORD ,EIT.:A.T)(JF"fIN~PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS TFEFRFOP: PROVIDING, ADOPI'INGAND E,c~TABT,ISHING THE GRADES 'T'F'-;;:'""'('\li; PROVIDING FOR THE MA­TERIAlS TO BE USF.D IN SAID WORY; PROVIDING FOR THE ASSESS­ING, IEVYING AND COLLECTING OF THE COST OF MAKING SHD IM­PROVEMENTS: MID PROVIDING FOR PUBUCATItJN OF THIS RESOLUTION,AND FOR D~.TE, THm AND PTJACE FOR HEfl.RTNG OB,TF£.TTONS TO T"f-fF,SAID IMPROVEMENI'S.Section 1. Be end it is hereby resolver'! by the M~-ycr 1'l.nd Board<strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the Cii~y <strong>of</strong> OySord, Mississ1.nn:i., that, proceedingunder the lRVTS <strong>of</strong> se.id <strong>City</strong> and <strong>of</strong> the 8+.~t.e <strong>of</strong> Mi~!'d.ssir,ni providin!='for "the construct.io1'1 C"f Clnecit:lI imnrovements in the municip:. County ~ Mississi n-pi, be pp.ved from thepoint ",here it inter~ects the South side <strong>of</strong> University Avenue,southw'l.rclly alonf, sllid st.reet throuph Haley's Sub', rT~veling ~nd pavinp'nnn doin~other Horks and thinr:s incidental , ('f t.he confiTrl'p.tion qt, thE! ~~me rl'l.te as thAtfixer! in the bom~:'l, ner;'oti:


MINUTE ~aOoK NC)o <strong>14</strong> 1_ CITY OF _OXFORD-;~---="~=~"::"-=':':'----"=,"'---='::=-''''---'-----= '--"_C~. _'-~_;. ---_ ;-c .,=:;, .__.-'___-.-0;,,=-"-_.;; ____ " -.- . -_ ;:"'.c.. cc.;c_ ...-'-..: ;-;-.- --~---';;-:- .-. -.::. _c -- -'=.".' =---'.-===-ili===iRECESS', REGULAR MEEl'ING JULY 11, <strong>1950</strong> IiAlderman T. C. Combsmoved the adoption <strong>of</strong> the resolutionand Alderman A. H. Avent seconded the motion.Alderman A. H. Avent voted yeaAlderman W. T. Chandler voted yeaAlderman T. E. Combs voted yeaAlderman B. J. Hilbun voted yeaAlderman H. S. Sisk voted yeaThe motion having received the affirmative vote <strong>of</strong> allmembers <strong>of</strong> the Board <strong>of</strong> Alderman present, the Mayor declared themoM.on p~S9edand the resolution adopted.This resoluM.on m proved, this the 11th day <strong>of</strong> <strong>July</strong>,<strong>1950</strong>.(SEAl.)Mayor<strong>City</strong> Clerk=--­3tA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING, DIRECTING AND El-1PO\VERING R. X. WILI;IAMS,Jv1A.YOR OF THE CrTY OF OXFOHD, bXFORD, :r--lISSISSIPPI, TO EXECUTEA QUIT CIAIM DEED, UPON AN ADJUDGED GOOD AND SUFFICIENT CON­SIDERATION, FOR AND ON BEHAlF OF THE CITY OF OXFORD, OXFORD,MISSISSIPP, UNTO M. L. MOONEY, TO AN UNOPENED PORTION OF PIERCEAVENUE LUNG BETWEEN wrs 46 and 47, Section 28, TOHNSHIP 8SOUTH, RANGE 3 WEST, OXFORD, IAFAYETTE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI.Section 1. Be and it is hereby resolved and ordered that R. X.Williams, Mayor <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, <strong>Oxford</strong>, MissiSSippi, be andhe is hereby authorized, directed and empowered to execute a quitclaim deed, upon a consideration adjudged by the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong>Aldermen <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi to be good and sufficient, for andon behalf <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, unto M. L.Mooney, to the follmdng tlhopened protion <strong>of</strong> Pierce Avenue lyingbetween lets 46 and 47, Section 28, T01mship 8 South, Range 3 West,in <strong>Oxford</strong>, Lafayette County, Mississippi, as shown on the <strong>of</strong>ficialmap <strong>of</strong> said <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, towit:Begirning at the Soutmlest corner <strong>of</strong> Lot 47, which point is onthe East side <strong>of</strong> South Bth Street and the North side <strong>of</strong> Pierce Avenue(unopened,and rimninr thence in a southeasterly direction alongthe south line <strong>of</strong> Lot /1-7 a distance <strong>of</strong> 280 feet, more or less, to thesoutheast corner <strong>of</strong> Lot 47 and the vTest side <strong>of</strong> South 9th street (unopened);thence south I'llong the VTest side <strong>of</strong> South 9th street (unopened)a distance <strong>of</strong> 30 feet to the northel'lst corner <strong>of</strong> let 46; thencewesterly along the north line <strong>of</strong> Lot 46 a distance <strong>of</strong> 280 feet, moreor less, to the northwest corner <strong>of</strong> Lot 46 and the east sine <strong>of</strong>South Bth street; thence northerly along the east sjde <strong>of</strong> South Bthstreet a distance <strong>of</strong> 30 feet to +,1,e point <strong>of</strong> beginnning; sRid tr'3.ct,or parcel <strong>of</strong> land cont9.ining that portion <strong>of</strong> Pierce Avenue (unopened)lyinr:: betHeen Lots 1:.6 and 11-7.Section 2. Approved this the 11th day <strong>of</strong> <strong>July</strong>, <strong>1950</strong>.1\7 ~.'~MayorAlderman H. s. Sisk moved the adontion <strong>of</strong> thp. a.bove resolutionB.nd Aldermnn A. H • Avent seconded the motion.I: U!i I-- ------------ --------------.----~--------- ~- -~-~ ......... ~-------'


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDbEMENT - MrRIDIANAJ0~TIM.nA.. 'H. A.vent VO+P'tl. ~'T.-'~ndeT'T'lqn VI. T. Chpndler voted r3'.:reA. 1d eTIl1? n T. E. Combfl voted pyeTA.lnermrm B. ':.lijlbun voted ~,reCI 1 (~ e1"!11.


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1~26MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD----"-_. -"DEMENT - MERIDIANstT'~'I'~ Oli' HJ88TSSIPPI))COIDT'rY OF !,I\.F'AYErTE)PersonA. II;' !'tT"pel'1.:rer1 before the underf1icnP."l. '1ut.hori t;r '1t l~n.!in "'.nd for th"'! State snr'! County nforenlr1, th~ within m.med R. X. ~'1illipms,Hp.yor <strong>of</strong> the Cit~! <strong>of</strong>' <strong>Oxford</strong>, ()yf'flr"1 H:i!,!gi~gipni, who 9ckno,\-TlenP'f'!dt'l,.'t h"3 :::; r,nf'!r1 "'nd r'!fll i vered t~P, f'orf'!n'oinp' inst"'umf?n"t. on t.hE't1"lY and ve~.r therein. menM.oneil, in his <strong>of</strong>fici",l c'1!'9ci+,y "'nc'! UDon the,,!Ut.hnrj tv ret fort,h in 9~ ir'!. inqt"'llment, f'or thp nUrnn


1271MJNJJTE _-.BOQK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITYQJ OXFORDIlA RESOLUTION DIRRCTING THE SHE OF SEVEr,frY -FIVETHOUSAND DOLT.ARS (~75,OOO. 00) ElECTRIC PLPJlTREVENUE BONDS, SERIES <strong>1950</strong>, OF THE CITY OFOXFORD, :t.lISSISSIPPI, DfI.TED JULY 15, <strong>1950</strong>.HHEREAS, the Hayor and Board. <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the s~d .. d <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Oxford</strong>, on the 20th dny <strong>of</strong> June, <strong>1950</strong>, adopted a resolution' directinl3 th~.tSeventy~Five thousand Dollars (~75,000.00 ) Electric Plant Revenue Bonds,Series <strong>1950</strong>, <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, be <strong>of</strong>ferRd for Sl'11e on sealed bids tobe received. until the hour <strong>of</strong> 7:30 o'clock P. M. on Tuesday, the 11th day <strong>of</strong><strong>July</strong>, <strong>1950</strong>; andHHEREAS,as diTRcted bv thR aforesA.id Resolution, and as requiredby and in full comn1i~,nce vrith Chapter 325 <strong>of</strong> the Mississippi L


1128,----'"-OEME:NT - MERIDIANMINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDM. A.Cj!~T;uT)FPS p. COHPfl.NYIncorpor'9. tedHUNICIPAI, BOT-IDSPhones ( 8-0,23( 8-0i?/..Unior Plp.nt,p,.,~ B'm]r BuiJdinp'l-llil.,lPRIS J, TENN.<strong>July</strong> ]T, lC)50--To Hon. M""vor pnr B0~rrl<strong>Oxford</strong>, Miss.<strong>of</strong> Alrl.ermenFor ~75,OOO. bondfl, pronosed to be issued bv C:itv <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>for E'ectric nllrpNH'lS, flr>id bonds to b'" dpted .Jll'y ]5, 1050bearinr, interest RS Olcheduled belm.! Hhich sha'.l be pl1"ilblesemi-p.nnw~J ly in the months <strong>of</strong> Jl1n."nd .Ju]y both prind-r


________________________••13 11'---"----'-'---------DEMENT~·MERibiA'N' --- ~-~­!!Thpre npyt came on f'o'r' QGll1sideZ'~t;ton:.•!l petition to 'theMayor ~mdBoarn. <strong>of</strong> Aldermen filed he"l"ein by not less than t,.J'o hundredand ei~hty-fivepersons, stating that they are all qualified voters <strong>of</strong>the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> Oxforn., Mississippi, the said netition being in thefo~lowingterms:PEI'JTIONTO THE HONORABlE THE l1AYOR AND BOARD OFALDERNEN OF THE CITY OF OXFORD, HISSISSIPPIG EITT LEMEN:WE, THE UNDERSIGNED DULY qUAIlFIED VOTEP.8 OFTHE CITY OF OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI, HAVING A POPULATIONOF OVER TIlO THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED (2, 500) PERSONSACCORDING TO THE LAST FEDFRAL CENSUS, A.ND CONSTITUTINGHORE TH~,N 'r'!TENTY PER CENTUH(20%) OF THE DULY QUALIFIEDVOTEES OF SHD CITY, no HEREBY PEl'ITION A.ND REQUESTTHE HAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDER.J.1EN OF OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI,TO ORDER AN ElECTION TO BE HELD UNDEE THE EIECTION LAWSAPPLICABLE TO SHD CITY TO DErERl1INE 1·mEI'HER THE SALEAND RECEIPT, STORAGE AND TRANSPORTttTION FOR THE PURPOSEOF SALE OF BEER OF AN AlCOHOLIC CONTENT OF NOT MORE THANFOUE PER CENTUM (11-%) BY WEIGHT SHOULD BE PERMITTEDHITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE SAID CITY OF OXFORD,MISSISSIPPI. SUCH SALES ARE NOW PROHIBITED BY LAvl.lPETITIO~mFS FURTHER SHOW THAT THERE HAS NOT BEEN~.N ELECTION HELD ON THIS QUESTION, OR ON THE QUESTIONOF THE PROHIBITION OF SUCH SALES BY SHD CITY OF OXFOHD,NISSISSIPPI, 1HTHIN FIVE (5) YEARB NEXT PRODEDING THEDATE OF THE FILING OF THIS PETITION WITH SAID MAYORAND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF OXFOHD, MISSISSIPPI.THIS PETITION IS BROUGHT UNDER AND IN ACCOHDANCEWITH THE PROVISIONS OF HeUSE BIU, NUMBER FOUR HUNDREDAl'ID FORTY-;


._______________________________cl• t•MINUTE <strong>Book</strong> i'fo. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD\..'\CEMENT - MERIDIA.N.-.-~ .. -.. 'I1·rhpt.her the fl"11e And t.he rpceint, "1tor"1n(ltrrmflport.,tlon fat' thenurnose <strong>of</strong> "1",18 <strong>of</strong> beer <strong>of</strong> An 13 1 coholic content <strong>of</strong> not more t1:en fourne'" centum by w:d0'ht shouB be nerrnitter'! HithiTI the ci.ty limits <strong>of</strong><strong>Oxford</strong>, l:liA"1i"1sinni; ",ndHFR'REAS, the Mvo1' And Bo",rd hAve ex"'minen such neti tj.onf'nd find th",t. tllR 8"'1"1.e :i. s in p,]J respectfl Droner and sufficient ~mdin accordancn 1,Tith the a1'ore8ai0. stqtutue, ~nc1should be held;thet such "'.n electj on..NOH, THEREFORE, BE AJTD IT IS HER,EBY HESCLVED ~.SFOUCHS:(1) The MAyor and Board finn 9nd A.d,iudic"'t.e thE'.t thetotal number <strong>of</strong> nuaUf:ied voters <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Missi8sinpi,isthirteen hundted !J.nd ti-Tentv-nine._...... _____ ~ __________ . ,,-, ______ . ___ ._T_ _ ____ _ ____ ~_.._ .~" ____~ __", __ _ (1,329 ),and that the total number <strong>of</strong> quaUf:ian voters signin~and makj.nF' thesaid netition herein, Exhibit "A" hereto, is tHO hundred and eizhtyfive,'1t leQst. ___._______._(285) , I"J.nd tht, +'1:e G"lid neMtionis properly signed by more than t"Tcmty T)W centum (20%) <strong>of</strong> the dulynuali fi eO. voters <strong>of</strong> srir'! C jt,~r <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>. The H",.~ror 8nd Bo""',, furtherfind and ad,iudic?t.e thqt t.here h"'8 not beep. ?n election held on t.his~uestj.onproposer'{ in said peMt-1.on, or on the nuest:on <strong>of</strong> the nrohibit.ion<strong>of</strong> such sl1:Je, b;T s"l.id Citv <strong>of</strong> Ox:f'ord, 1-!ithin five Ve"1;1~n(>xtnrecer.inr either t,r!" rlnte <strong>of</strong> t1:C' f:Hinr:' <strong>of</strong> this netH.i_on uith s'J.idMRyor ~mdD00.rd or the rl.,te <strong>of</strong> t.Ile O"1'9cut:1.on <strong>of</strong> thjs res0J.ution.The H"yor ?nr1 Bo~rdfurthrr f1 nrl!lnd ",d,iudic!1.te thqt sRid <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong>Exhibit "A" hereto, i ~ in "'.' -re~nerr,~ n:':'(mer ",nd in £'1111 comth~foDouinr T'r()no~H:i()n:ShRJl the sRle "lnil tIle receipt, storRse?nil t:r~nsn()".t'1t~('n for the T)urnOS0 <strong>of</strong>8?,1e <strong>of</strong> beer <strong>of</strong> 'In qlcohol ~ c content <strong>of</strong>n0t, more th."n f''-'U1'' flA:':' (~en+·~ (I. e !\ bvPRj (l'ht 1)8 np.:rrni tt.erl l'i t.hjn +'he c; +.v 1 j '!'T1i t.s<strong>of</strong> thf' <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong>' Oyf o1"n, HissiC'~jnpi?


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-----------------------------,-,-,~~~' --'~.--~~'-,-'-~-~--~-----~----------~r134MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDDEMENT - Mt:RIOIAN<strong>of</strong> sr>id <strong>City</strong> in the Ill8,nncr :rreflcrib"!r1 b'r 1~:!1·'in sub~t.rmti ally thefolJ('I1·rin'-' form:.Notice j s he1"ebv r:;i ven thr:lt on _-.Tl.!:~~~a;r _the -...itl:! OA.y <strong>of</strong> Sent.pmhAr, 1050, r>n rol '-call vote "'110 the resuJt ~,1as139 follovlS:~AJde1"m"\n '..p. Avent voted _,_,AyeAlderman .'T' " C. Conbs voted ._ --.;A.,Y"'!.._AJrle:rmr:ln T,tI • '1'. ch"nr'l]f>r vot.ed_Aye .........,--Alderm~m p. S. Sisk 'lot en, -~~~~.lderm-"'n ~. .T. Fi] '!un voted ~~,---The motion h"1.vinn' received the "1ffi:rmatj,ve vote <strong>of</strong> all <strong>of</strong>'the Alde1"l1l8n nresent, the MqyordecJ ered the mot.ion c"1rrien "',ro theresolut.ion ",dopted.(SEAL)


1351MIN_lJT~BOQI( No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXJORDSTATE OF MISSISSIPPI.'-"'-"-_--'-__ c. ____ -'-_._.__._______ .____· _"C. -----.--=------ - --------------- ----------O'------='"--==-- 1F w ==;1-'COUNTY OF IJAFAYETTEI, T. E. Combs, <strong>City</strong> Clerk vrithin and for the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Oxford</strong>, in Lafayette County, Mississippi, do hereby certify thatthe foregoing p~eesconstitute a true and correct copy <strong>of</strong> the proceedingshad at a Regulqrmeeting <strong>of</strong> the Mayor and Board<strong>of</strong> Alderman <strong>of</strong> said <strong>City</strong> held on the _ 11th day <strong>of</strong> Julv , <strong>1950</strong>,ins<strong>of</strong>ar as the said proceedings rehte to the c~llibp<strong>of</strong> a specialbeer election to be held in said <strong>City</strong> on the ~h day <strong>of</strong> September, <strong>1950</strong>.I do further certify that the aforesaid proceedinps do nowA.ppeo.r 9.nd remain in the permanent records <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>,MiSSissippi, in the Minutes <strong>of</strong> the said Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen<strong>of</strong> said <strong>City</strong> in <strong>Book</strong> <strong>14</strong>i_ at Pages --llL through 13..2......IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set :my hand and Rffixedthe seal <strong>of</strong> said <strong>City</strong>, this the 11th day <strong>of</strong> <strong>July</strong>, <strong>1950</strong>.<strong>City</strong> Clerk(SEAL)* * * * * * * *A RESOUTTION ADJUDGING WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORPORATION THE L01>TEST ANDBEST BIDDER ON A CONPt.ErE SUBSTATION, ATtlA.R])ING THEM TEE CONTRACT TODEI,IVER THE APPARATUS WITH FULL FREI(}H'l' AU,oHED TO OXFORD, ANDAUTHORIZING, INSTRUCTING AND EHPOi.fERING R. X. WILLIAJ-1S, l-1A.YOR OFTHE CITY OF OXFORD, 1-1ISSISSIPPI TO EXECUTE THE CONI'RA_CT, FOR ATm ONBEHALF OF SAID CITY \HTH THE TtlESTINGHC:SE ELECTRIC CORPORATION.Whereas, the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, throu~h its Mayor and<strong>City</strong> Clerk, gave notice to bidders through the <strong>Oxford</strong> Eaele in its issues<strong>of</strong> June 1st, ~th and 15th, <strong>1950</strong> as follows:NOTICE TO BIDDERSNotice is hereby given that the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong>the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi ,,,il] receive sealed bids until 7:30P. M. <strong>July</strong> 4, <strong>1950</strong>, same to be filed with the Clerk <strong>of</strong>. thE:) Board forthe follmTing, to-vdt:, -One complete substRtion or approxi~tely 5000 KVA capacity, sameto consist <strong>of</strong> necessary steel structure, transformers, switching equipment,lighting protection, metering equipment, etc.-.PIA.ns and specifications may be had by applying to the <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong>the <strong>City</strong> Engineer, <strong>City</strong> Hall, <strong>Oxford</strong>, Miss.,Tune 1-8-15.R. X. Williams, ?.w.yorT. E. Combs, <strong>City</strong> ClerkWhereas, the Ma_yor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>,Mississippi did meet in ref'Ular session at 7:30 P. H., Ju~v L!th, <strong>1950</strong>,at their usual meeting place in the <strong>City</strong> Hall in said <strong>City</strong>, and didthen Rnd there; in open session in the presence <strong>of</strong> representatives <strong>of</strong>the bidders and others, proceed to open bids that had been filed inaccordance uith the above notice; and,Whereas, General Electric Company filed a bid <strong>of</strong> ~~36,694.00; Westin1gHouse Electric Cornoration filed a bid <strong>of</strong> $32,912.00; USCO Pm-Ter~I!IIL


----,~MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD~---I:.-DEMENT - MERIDIA.N'F>":.uinment Comn~n.Y filed 11 bid <strong>of</strong> );33, '3/,.2.18: Al1is Chp 1mers filed ~bin <strong>of</strong> ~;33,813; nnn stUt'lrt C. Ir1JY Conm.qny fi led a bid <strong>of</strong> r:;33,656; fmn,Whereas, the bid~ ~ubmit.ted ,·rere <strong>of</strong> such technic


~137 \Ml~UTEaOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDD£M£NT - MmOIANII! do f'urt.her cert.lfy th~+ the l3.foreflaid proceedinf.'f) do nmTappear I3nd reWl.ih in the 11erwment r8cord~<strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississi11pi,~n~he Minutes <strong>of</strong> s?id, M"'yor I"lnd Bo",rd <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> s"'id<strong>City</strong> in H1.nute <strong>Book</strong> <strong>14</strong> at Par-es _--1:33__. throw?,h __ 117 ___•In Witness Hhere<strong>of</strong>, I h~.vehereunto set my ha.nd and affixedthe SAI3.1 <strong>of</strong> sl'lid <strong>City</strong>, this the ___ _ da~r <strong>of</strong> <strong>July</strong>, <strong>1950</strong>( SEA L )* * * * * * * * *A RF,80LUTION A UTBORIZING, DIRc-';;C'T'ING AlTD EHP(y'·!ERING R. X. WILH AHS, MAYOR OF THECITY OF OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI, TO RECEIVE AIm ACCEPT AlJ EASD'lENT FPOM O. H.DOUGU,-SS AND C. H. HUPRY OVER, ACROSS, AroNG A.ND UNDER THE SOUTHERN ENDSOF Im'S 6 A.ND 7 OF DOUGLASS DRIVE SUBDIVISIon IN THE CITY OF OXFORD, MISS­ISSIPPI.Be and it is hereby resolved by the H~yor and BOflrd <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the Cjty<strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Hississinpi that R. X. ~'Tilliams, H"yor <strong>of</strong> the Citv <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississipni.,be and he is hereby authorized, directed and emn~'Tered "-0 receive andexcent, for and on behalf <strong>of</strong> t.he <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mi~sissinpi, a!". easement over,Across, a10nQ and under the Southern end:=J <strong>of</strong> Lot"l Number:=J 6 and 7 <strong>of</strong> DouglassDrive Subdivision in said <strong>City</strong>.Be and it j.s further resolved by this ~overninr body th"1.t the <strong>City</strong>Clerk enter the above and fore~oing mentioned easement on the minutes <strong>of</strong> thismeeting, and that he also have it recorded in the land records <strong>of</strong> L~fayette County,Missiflsippi •Alderman T. E. Combs moved the adoption <strong>of</strong> the above resolut.ion I'lnd AlderlllP.n(Hilbun seconded the motion. Aldermen A. H. Avent, H. T. Chandler, T. E. Combs,B. J. Hilbun and H. ,S. Sisk voted aye. All members <strong>of</strong> the Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermenhaving voted in the affirmative, the }fuyor announced the motion cPo.rried I3nd theresolution adopted.STATE OF HISSISSIPPI )COUNTY OF LAFAYETTE )CITY OF OXFORD )For and in considerl'.tion <strong>of</strong> the benefits ar] slng therefromto ~s, we hereby convey, ~et.ov~r, erant and warrant unto the <strong>City</strong><strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi an easement in perpetuity <strong>of</strong> five feetin width ~nd <strong>of</strong> such depth as n~y be necessQry in layinr" repairinr.,TI1t'l.intl'lird nF:, rebujldin~ pnd reneHing a sanitary seHer and such otherpiping as may be required by said <strong>City</strong>, over, across, along and underthe southern ends <strong>of</strong> Lots 6 and 7 <strong>of</strong> Dour:;le.ss prive Subdivision <strong>of</strong> theClty <strong>of</strong> Oxforcl, Misrdssippi, as sh~m on the Map <strong>of</strong> said Subdivisionon fUe Hith the Cit.y Engineer <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mis:Jisslppi and, also, uiththe Ch~.ncery Clerk <strong>of</strong> Lafl'l.yette County, Mississippi in the land records<strong>of</strong> said County and St~t.e; l'll1d permission is hereby given the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Oxford</strong>, Oxfort'!, Hississippi to have its <strong>of</strong>ficers, agent.s, and empJoyeesgo on, over and across said premises in and about laying, renairinr"maintaininr, rebuilding and renewinp: any <strong>of</strong> spid workfl.Wi tnefls our sip,natures, this the __ 19tlL. day <strong>of</strong> .Tuly, <strong>1950</strong>.C. 1.1. Hurrax_. ___ ~ ______ . __ ., ____ _____ .L __ __ ._.~ ___ ~~_. __ ~_~~_~_~ _____ -~-- --~- -------


;-138-----.DEMENT - MERIDIAN-'''-----MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDSTfI.'T'F, OF NISSJSST.PPI ))COUIITY OF TAl"AVETTF. )Persona 11v R :ne"r~il before t]'1e unc1ersirt np0 "lltho"t'it,v I'lt 1 ""1in r>nil. for the Stnt,e nnd Count.v ] see.. 1 ,.Tu1.;!, 1 Q50.+.1,18 t.hp -,19t~cl"'y <strong>of</strong>(SEAL)Not","t'v Public_'"~_ ...... _. __ ~_._' ___ .'" ,_ • .4,J.. __ ________ • ___ .~ __ • ___ "_' .... _My comnds:::lion expire8:* * * * *The fo1Jm-dnp resipne.tion H":'1 nresented to the H-:tyor nncl BO!'1T'n <strong>of</strong> Aldermen:<strong>Oxford</strong>, 'Hi8~jwri DniJulY 7, 195n1'h'" }.1Rvor Rnn BORrn <strong>of</strong> A 1 n.e"l"J11en ,Citv <strong>of</strong> Oxfot'd,O;.~ford, Hissj ssinpiGentlemen:I hp.re'·it.r tendermv rer::iiJnnt,jon t() you asR membp,'Y' ()f the BORro <strong>of</strong> Trll~t.ees <strong>of</strong> tJ-'e <strong>Oxford</strong> 8c1'0018. ''f'hrour:h t 11Pse nn~t. :renr~ I hqVA ve"~r muchfln,-toyed ~r "01"1'" ?S Pc memflb(>'Y' <strong>of</strong> this Board. Thfl courte8ie8Rnd considerat.ion::-: thnt I hAvP, receivec1 from :VOl' RS amember <strong>of</strong> thp, flo"lrd hnvp been mos·l-. oratifyinp'. I q,msure th!)t my successor "Til] f-t nC! thA ~:d ttL


__13~MtNUTE POOK No. <strong>14</strong> ., CJTY OF OXJORD, DEMEIlT ::MERlDTANII ..• __ ~_~___ •. _._~,.' -.._.__" __ '"_.w____•..._ •._._. __ .• _._.•_~ ""_Notion Hfl.S made by Alderw3.n Ben J. Hilbun, seccnded by Alderman W. T. ChRndler,and passed, and it vl9.S ordered thfl,t Hr. Hodge's resignation be accented. It vrasfurther ordered thl'lt I'l. letter <strong>of</strong> comrnendatton be sent to Mr. Hodge in anpreciation<strong>of</strong> his service to the Cit" o.f <strong>Oxford</strong>.* * * * * *'Pu:rsuant to ~n "nvertisement in., the <strong>Oxford</strong>"E?l?h~ for bids' 'on' electric' meters tobe rec~ived on <strong>July</strong>' 11, lQ60, bids 1-fere received from t'h~ fol1m.rinc: comnrtnies:Southern Supply CompanyTennessee Valley Electric Supply Co.Stuart C. Irby Supply CompanyElectrical Sunply CompanyGraybar Electric Company.On motion made by H. S. Sisk, seconded by T. E. Combs end passed unanimously, itwas ordered that the meters be purchased from Stuart C. Irby Supply Company thisbeine the cheapest and best bid.* * * *.,I ~....On motion made, seconded and passed unanimously, it is ordered that this Board do nOVTad~ourn sine die.l'f' X l.A--"~. ~ ~ ---{/-" - --:;.=-~-=--~-,-Mayor


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD~~.-. -CEMENT - MERIDIAN----~,pur1'1U1mt. t.n t.hp. foI1()'!·ri n N HO']'TCE OF SP'RCTAT HEErnTG t.he NAvor and Born·O <strong>of</strong> Alr'lArIne1'1 met on<strong>July</strong> 25, lq5n,~t the Ci+.v H~l1, uhAn f'nn ,·Trere tl1e fol101.rinr' uere D7'e"lent:A. H. Avent., Aldermen at IFI.T's:1eR • S. Sisk, Alderm"1n v18rc1 i* * * * *,-1. II. Eth:drl. etA.D~C. P. FuJmer, Cit.,r Clery-* *CAU, FOR SPECIAT, l·!EE'l'JHr: OF~'RE HAYOR AHD BOrmn (iF AI.DEl-i.HI2'J OF 'l'1-TE CITY OF OXFGFD, lIISSTSSIPPI:IT'0 the Honorpble~ A.. R. AVAT1t., l·T. T. C,,"'nct 1 e:", 'T'. E. Comh8, B •. T. H i!btm '-'n(1 H. S. Sjc:lc~Member" <strong>of</strong> the BO~"'n <strong>of</strong> A1r'lermf'n <strong>of</strong> thr> <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> Oxfo""rl, 11i..c1c:1!'l~iDPi:You nre hereb'r not.ifie0, that a SDecip.l meetj n <strong>of</strong>Nt,ho }fnyo,.. B.nn Board <strong>of</strong> A]rlerw~~ <strong>of</strong> the Ci tv <strong>of</strong> Oxforo, Hi~"li'1c:d1"r'ii~ c"'l..,o to rlPAt. I'1t. the Ci+'v }hll in Oxfrrrl, Nissj~C':in"i at 7: ~\' 0' clock P. H., on thje; t.1-", '">l)t1, dpy <strong>of</strong> .Tul'7,',0 5iJ , thA obipct <strong>of</strong> w'i r1 Meet.~net beina ".~ fo'lo~·n~:(1' To rece:tve, crnsjilf)rnnr:! t..,·h~ action on t.hA net~t~on <strong>of</strong> rn. E. Avent., ., re~irlent. Ci+izen <strong>of</strong> Oxfo",r'l. 11i!3~issinri.qn-1 Oxfo,..(1 Homes, Tnc., n Hi,,~~ "lsinni Co,..noration, t') orn.ert.h~t AVFmt~~rf)s SubC1:ivis; 01" in the Cj tv <strong>of</strong> Oxfo1"rl, Hissj~sinni,A,S set ont in t,hf) rAvi~er'1 nl"t. 1".11n mnn ~ubmit+,(>n pit')q~id Det:it~ on, be Jqin out. in st.reet'1, h 10c'k "nn 1 otq ".f'! putl,o,..izedb;r 1..,'", .c:" j n nl'" i; I"nd m'l)) Q1"nrov8n., ann +:hp. l'md t.hA~einincluop.0 Plpn8 I'm pn(1jt"on "r, I"' s11br'l;vi"l';on <strong>of</strong> sl'dcl Citv.,nn(1 t,h, t, H.,,,(',.. n. X. TT511 ~_ "ms b8 l"'u+J.,o1"; ze(l to '1CCf)"t, [',ncl si"'nfl!i>ii! m"'D '''Drl executp C'11Cl, 0+.10er in.c1t'!'UJl1ntr, n.nr'1 flctc; on bAhl"' 1 f<strong>of</strong> the CHv <strong>of</strong> OxfnC'd, Hississ:tppi "8 m,,"r br> necesc;"r;:T to vestt.jtl t.o Avent Street, Hill i"lms AVAnue, Sisk Awmue, Ch9ndlera.venue, H:i1bun Avenue "l.nn COT1b~ Street, ,9.8 s-i.:td. sh'epts pndAvenup.s pre de~dr:natp.d on sniCl revisecl Jl1q~, in snid <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong>Oxforn., Hississ~_:r!!i, .,nd +'0 ves+' t1tl0 to LotS}. t.o 51 .., inclusj,ve,ns sf'id lots are desiennted OD. [j(:'.id rf!vi sed mt1.!, j n 3'1 i -'l Oyfn"r'Fc,mes, Lv!., 0.:1(1 to VAst tH,Je tc Lets 1.)5 to 1:::, inclt~,dve,'J.S s.,:i (1 Jots "11'e r'!ed r'l'n.,ten on s,.,in revj soc' m'l!! in the s~idT. E. Avert:(?) T" "uthn1'iz8 +.~e H"yor to re'Cc~ ve "no pccept r:.ne n n8ment on, over '1nr1 unr'1,er "In" And nlJ D!1rt.Q nf AV0nt Acr8SSubcjir}sion for the constTucticm, reT'~i1' ~n(1 mrdl1t.r)D"TICP <strong>of</strong>DubJ:ic nti1jt.~E-~~; "nrl,(3) To receiv0, consii1(>), ",no t,'1h1 9ctioT1 u'!Jon "n;r "n"'t",1, o+}1er' r'1+,+0r~ rleerrll"c1 neC0!"s~r:v bv the }i""or I"n"1 Rorrrd <strong>of</strong>A! "l ~rmen <strong>of</strong> Oyf01"r1, Uj ~8jssi l"lDi in connect.j on Hi th +h>. nt-herpbovc sttnr:! 0h.iects <strong>of</strong> th:l~ Jl1


.\<strong>14</strong>11DEMENT - -M~ERI6IAN ,.~ --~~.----~~~~~M_INUTE BOO'K NQ. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDWe,the undersirnerl Alre'!'mpn <strong>of</strong>' the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>,MissiMi pni., hereby acknollled n'e servi ce <strong>of</strong> t.he f!bove ca.ll uponus person~l~r at least three hours hefore the time <strong>of</strong> meetin~and ,.rdve copy <strong>of</strong> the c~11/s/ H. S. S181,1:30 P • H. ..I"!/ T. E. Combs 1:1;(1 p. M.Is/A. l-T .. . ~ Avent 2:20 P. M./s/ 1:T. T. CI''''nilJ.er ?: Ir 5 p. H.I hereb? certifv thqt I hpve executed the 1·;1 thin notice by pA'l"SOnaJ Jyservin.Cl' ~uch l!.otice on ench memb8r <strong>of</strong> the BOf'rd <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, MissiO'ndpT'i excent Ben J. Hilbun, vThoM i could not find.TO TT-TF. HONOR~BIE lflA.YOH A.ND BOARD OF AIJ)Em1EN OF THE CITY Oli' OXF0RD, MISSISSIPPI.Come "'. E. Avent, ~ res;(lent cHi.zen <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mi.ssiGsiT'pi and <strong>Oxford</strong> Hones,Inc., a }fississiT'!li corpor"tion, by their I:'.tto'l"ney, ,T. l!. Price, '11n nresent here­,.rj th th0ir petition to Rmenn the !1k~p nn~l Dl nt <strong>of</strong> ~.vf"lnt r'.C'~A~ ~uhrli vision heret<strong>of</strong>oreapproved by this honorable bodv , '" con:r C"f 1rM.ch is recorded in Pb.t <strong>Book</strong> I At P., "'e](), rqcor,.l~ in the <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> the Chnncery C]ery o.f Iefe.yette County, l vf issbsi:npif!.nd for orouncs therefor "ould ShOH as follmrs:The courses, dist,"nces and loc.,tions o.f lots anrl street'" AS clesir:nqterl on theTI1"1p and plat 0f .I\.v~nt ACr0r1 Sjhr'ljvi~ion heret<strong>of</strong>ore <strong>of</strong>fered rmd fileil Hi tr tre <strong>City</strong><strong>of</strong> Oxf'ord, Jlississippi A.nel pith the Chmcery Clerk <strong>of</strong> w.fayette CC"lmty, Hinsissippi,connot be T'roper1y 1aic1 out on the o:rounrl bec~use <strong>of</strong> topor:ro.phy vA.rinnce before f:"ndrlfter (1r~rl in'· done in S'" i


<strong>14</strong>2r-----, ... --OE:MENT - MERIDIANMINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD~]IT ('IDnnT nJJr.F, f\ r.r.T;;P1'TW', fl"PD A,FFFCVnm ','PE IlJ1i:l'THRn ]IA.P OF W1iT'l' .~ CTlF,c:c:mnnTVTSTON IN TFE CT'T'v OF m~4'OT?n. HI'JSTS.sTPPJ. OTin~PJFr,. '1'T-1fI f r SAIDSUBDTVISJOn ~.8 SP,T' FC'fI'T'l:r PT .sA ID ~l'STm"p'T) 11ftP BE T~ Tn 011'1' TN 8'T'"REItiJ'S,llTO(!YS (~ND T CfT'S ~ r, 1m "TT"p' T AIm TBF,"R"p,TN INCTlm~n }·rrID"R ~ .snnnrvrcFrn.T OFSAIn CT~'V, 'l"n.~ HAYCT; TO F,l("F.r.U'T''-;: '1'TTF, lmr.4'rl"no t.-y,8 J"'Prl t,},p.",pin jn~l'lr1f'r'I T"f,rl~ "'n nrVHt.jC'Tl "leo R. A1Jhr1jyj"!,,'" ,.ri", by "Dp.rpet.Wll A""~PT'JEmt. Te~C'nVev therip},+, to the f;i t.v <strong>of</strong>' Oxfort1, ITifJ"li qg~nnj t.o ~0 on oveT 'l.no unn.PT pn" "ndRJ] p"'"!"t~ <strong>of</strong>' q"jri ~'Tpn+' ~.CTP.1'l 8ubnjvj


1------.----.. - ... - --_.~~:...;;..c.;-=., .. _. _" __ -'-'- __ . ___ ~MINUTE B.OOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITYQE OXFORDDEMENT - MERrOIAN----.-----"-.--.. --~~~ __the ."!A in O-..:f'ord Home."!, Inc., ~md, Rlso to accent from s~dd T. E. Av~nt ~nr1the s!".in. Oxf'ord Homes .• Inc., on beh8.1f <strong>of</strong> the Cit;! <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Hissi,"lsippi,"1. perpetual easAment to go on, over and under ~my and all part~ <strong>of</strong> s,.,id Avent~_cres Subdivision AS shm-m by the revised mAp, for t, he confltruction, renrdrpnd mRinten~nce <strong>of</strong> public utili t,if.ls.Section L~. Be p.nd it ifl hereby further ordained biT the Mayor and Board<strong>of</strong>' Alr1p.1"'ll1en <strong>of</strong> thf! <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> Oxforrl, 'f'.fississippi, thpt, this orclin?nce bepublished one Hme in thf! Oxfor(l EMJle, a new~n"'ner vith p'ener"ll circul!1t.ionin Oxforr'l, Mississinpi, A.nd th~t said ordinan('e t"ke effflct and be in fore'"from .qnn after acl.ontion becanse <strong>of</strong> emer"'ency h!mdlinO' <strong>of</strong> affected subjActsherei.n r1lle to Feoerl."'l Government Repulations.Alderm"'.n H. S, Si3k ______ moved th"lt t.he ordinanc~be pA.ssed, 1J-t title, section by section, r>nd then as a whole, and AldermanA. H. Avent _________._ seconded the moUon, A.ftflr vlhich A vote WA.Staken in that manner.AJderm?n A. H. Avent vot,edAlderm".n 1-1. T. Ch"lndJer voted-y-~::-.11.1 (l erJTl.ll.n T. E. Combs voted YeRYe~AldermRn B. J. Hilbun' votpo. J~2--... ==~==TA]der~n H, S. Sisk votedYeR_live_ A.lo.ermen havinr, voted in the Rffi:rlMtive the Mayordeclared the mot; on pl'l.ssed in the manner IlJp.cle, Rnd the ordinance adopted.A!'n-rnvpn, t"i."! the 25th day <strong>of</strong> <strong>July</strong>, <strong>1950</strong>.~>f ~'AJ~ ~ ~ -------.----,----.-~---,,-.MayorAttest:~ ... , .. D,,-~-~ ~Clflrk* * * * * * *T. E. A.vent Ann <strong>Oxford</strong> Homes, Inc. filed Hith the <strong>City</strong> CJe:rk a certific13.te <strong>of</strong> titleto tre property known e.s Avent Acres Subdjvi~jon to the Citv <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>.* * * * * *On motion madfl, sflcona.e,d "'pd n~ssen unam:tousl;', it. is o!'~ered thl'tt this Board do nOl!.qn:iourn sinfl (1je.


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD~..:....--,DEMENT - MERIDIANU N I 'T' E n S rp fI 'T' E S 0 11' ~ 1,1 F, R T C ~S 'T' A 'T' F, 0 Ti' N I S ~ I 8 S J p-p IC 0 U N T Y 0 1


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<strong>14</strong>7~~_.i.=.~.~NT -M~RI01ANMINUTE aOQK NO .. J4, CITY .QF .Q.XfOKD ... _.--.--J~"""-======4____.~•.-'-==-_ .__._..__._.. -''- -~~__:... _~.__.-'~.._._._-,,-",,-.C-C.___. _. ·.::.,..:.,,,:_~._._~=-=-=-·========iF==:::::;rpPH', r:o. 1. bonn ~ Tl"';vabl(')Lfr(li'1 the revenues <strong>of</strong> 8" 5.n ~'.r8tenJ, e'~ce-rt UD(ln one ('.f' the f,l.T(l fo~ 1 o~rinn: conn it ion, :(l~ unJes::: such l)(lnils 8h"11 e~'cn:rp'1:;l" be 1'1,,(1e ,ilm:ior "'nn. 811boTriin"te in ..,1''r'P"''''('>('+''' to the oonr'ls h0rlO1.1'1 "11t,l'orizen to be iS~t1A!'1; or ('J) unle8~ t.hn "C+l1"""",(,vpnuns <strong>of</strong>' the e lpctric C)'e1'1l'1rr>ti 1'1" '3"S+,PT'l for the ' n '0+ t.h-rp0 COJ'Yl~I",t""l f'5 sC" 1:'Te"1"'S n~io:!" to t h0 :i~qu"'n('0 <strong>of</strong>' snc" .,ilcHt:ion"'.l hnprl~ 80...,1' h",Vp b~~n "luf'f'~c~.':mt •., -f't,8"'" +,}'e n8c1Ucti('n <strong>of</strong>' ,,1.' "'}"n8n'if')C! <strong>of</strong> OnpT'r>tjon !"nd W"l ~_n+,pn""ncf! to nrovide ~n"V0r., rp nnmlR]. 8111'l el(uR]. to or r:>7 pd(lition


:<strong>14</strong>8IMINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD---_.---"-DEMENT - MERIOIAN,;"'IIrril l,10 1.6:i1'1 ~'n" f'isc..,l "-wn' ~uh~pn1V"nt, t.(' +,'),-IP 5~"'upn~p cf' t,'hp -vlr1·ai(,!'l,,1.bonr1~ n",:,p;.'n ~f'tpY' nrnyi r1 ('(1 .('('.,.-.. T"11~ l'"'n'" ()f' t,'hp '-~r,~t,o .... t. "l'r]nl1nt "hie .... ' ",i1 'hpY'~"f'+rlY' ~nmp (11.10. i11 "'nv .c>~~~~, """Y'~'" rYr~;J(':in..,l 1"-(' "'11(1 i.n1-,,,"'pnt, on t,n8 ~rl.rl;_t~oll"" 1,('nr1 '"1 11"'Y'/=dnf't.e'l" n;'I""'C+"".:l +(' hp isnl'8rl: .,nrll·rpElm~s! thE' ..,r'l.:l-ltj()l'1" 1 bn'Yvl~. r""'-'A; n" f'+ rlY' oi r"'f'tpri t,() be :i '"'S11pn t'1~~'t, f, erA f'nr,., , 1),' i ~ r-n.f'o on ., n"'.r; t" • ,::1 t.r1 "nn mt]'r bp qeCl1"-p..q jn J J k p ]'1"'nner nl~r1. to"he s~p1n 0yt.P.r:,t ..,~ t'hr-> ..,f'crpq"jr'! r",tnt,pnrljnr" b"ll(;'" (l,.,tr>rll\.~1"'-il l~ 101 (:IN(11T. THr,:'P,?CP1o"C' .... , .... l'(>+~nr· " !"\Ul,,.,t·..,-I--l O'l "'110e1'ActSn0' p +,r-'n~mi"'C';("n linf" {,,,,(,1':1 t,'hA Tp'nn"'f1:""'H" V",ll(w ~,utl"'o'Y'it,,, ~'1.h~t-d:ion t,()t,h8 11('1.1 Ci+", 3"1">,,,+. .. t i O'n ..,~(1 T~p1d,n('ril"'ncp 1.1i+.1.., +,hApl"'n1"', "'""\+'..,t,p0 in the nr0",...,h'", 'h"''r


• us $. £<strong>14</strong>9'\MtNUT~". BOOK NQ.~ <strong>14</strong>, CITY Qf. OXf.ORD .=-==:..:_. _cc .. __ -'-: ___ ._-'-.~_D£M£NT - M£I!TOIANj+,s ont;::ion~ +0 C..,ll in, n"'Y "')1'')0 1"enpem bonn'" numbp""ed 56 to 75, inc}us:!ve, inor on Bn~T interest 'P~.i7'Jl1ent (l" te thp,r"'''. f'tnr nr:i.or +'0 mtud ty, u:,on the ~iv~_np:or !'1ny there<strong>of</strong>, "lr'" to be so Y'w1eeT'1er.UNITED S'1'~.TF,ClOF ANERICACITY OF OXFORD2-3//%EIEC'T'RIC PTAF'T'REIlEl'TUE BOIJTlS, SEFIES 1 Ql10No. 5~J ,000.00T':e Cit" nf <strong>Oxford</strong>, a municin"l cornoY'",t.:icn cre"1ter1 "'nn ex::i'1t:in0' unnerrecejven, nromi~ps to P"':" +'0 beprer, '101p}" from the rewmues to be derjved fromt.l~e orcr::t.tion <strong>of</strong> i t~ elec+;ric nl:->nt, on the f'jftpenth n~y <strong>of</strong> .<strong>July</strong>, lq ___._.___., thepr:incin'"!1 sum <strong>of</strong>OJ\TF, THC1USAND DOl.IARBunon nresentl>tjon "nn surre:r..ni'rr <strong>of</strong> the interest counon~ herp.+,o "1.ttr>ched "s th0 :Vseve""" l1v become nue ,"nr] no inteT'0.s+, ~h"" 11 "'cerue on this bond 1?fter t,he mrl.turbenot t.hen n..,io., in ,!h:tch event. inte"-'pp+, sh1?ll. continu0 +,he:r00n I>.t the rq-r.eBoth nrjncin..,l <strong>of</strong>' :->nn intp.1"p~ton this bonn 8.Y'8 nAyqble in Ipnf'ulPl()'Y'fW <strong>of</strong>' the Uniterl St"te~<strong>of</strong> A.w:rricp. Rt the <strong>of</strong>fiGP <strong>of</strong> the Union Plpnterq NI'l.tionq.lBRTIK 8· Trust Comn~ny, jn the Ci t;T <strong>of</strong> Hemnl~i~, St,,,te <strong>of</strong> Tennes~ee.The ripht iq reflerven lUlto the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> Oxforr'l, pt its option, tocan in, DP:V ~md redeem bonds munbered fj fty-q:i.x (56) t.o sevent~l-f'ive (75), in------~---------u-------------------~


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MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDunusu"l out. lr>y !>nC! co~t,~hnul_0. no'!"". be used; ann,fol" Hhich +'he rreneral lmnrovement fund[(b) A resolution ups du1.;7 D!>"lseO decll1.rinf' nece8s"ry n'raolnr,or"veli. n~, spni +,nr:v r>Tlr1 stol"m seuers, incii!enta.l storm S81·T\3rS annnr~:.j n"1, +}"1('1 l"~'in (f nf met" 1 0Tl" other nine, the con8"~truction <strong>of</strong>' strpetn"~rin~, s:ideH,, 11r s, curbs qnr:1' ,lutters on "'n(l "lonr~ PY'j.C\3 street fromthe noln+. uh"""e i +. jntflrsects the ,.rest sii!e<strong>of</strong> North L-"1)1ar Street,or St.,te Hip:h'my Ho. 7, north"esterly throu~h ~.:rrrntadeJJe Subdlvisionin the r,:it.~, <strong>of</strong> Oxfor", Hissi"1si nnl to the noint <strong>of</strong> ~nter"1ectj.on uHhSivlp" S+,.-.eet., "s shm·m on the' J:nFln "nn nlnt <strong>of</strong> 8'l?d,?1 1 bdlvisi on onfD.e uit.}' thp ~it.y Cler): ",nn r:Hy En~~neer <strong>of</strong> Oxfor", Hississinni ... nnhereby rpferred to ".S PRrt. he"e<strong>of</strong>, Hhlch ~'liil rmeci,,] imnroveJ'1entsl"enuire unusll"l on+,l8.Y "'1'v'1 COf1t., for vhich. tbe ~ener" 1 improvementTtmd shOl1ln not bn used;· -p.l1I}v._ .. " r'l:: •1,ThnreFls, 011 the it1-", r1"'~T '<strong>of</strong> Ju\.,v 10 50" fI:t P rer.;uJlw meet.:i.nr, <strong>of</strong>the 11"'yor "nil POfl.rn <strong>of</strong> ~,lnermen <strong>of</strong> the Ci t;T <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, ;·Iississin!",j,(c) ~. l"esoJutj,('n '..;-~ (lulv nPfl8ed declA.rine neceSSRr:nn,T,Th.ere" s, the Ci tv CJerk nubJ i~rer'l t.he t.hree above ref'erred toresoJ.utjons in the Oxf'orrl !i:r.1e, " nevsn"'.ner (If l'l'ener~J. circulntionj.n the ~it" <strong>of</strong> Oxforn, }tfississi nni, those nA.sseo on l-larch 7th, <strong>1950</strong>f"lT'pe"rinp: in the issues <strong>of</strong> ",,,in Dr>ner on H"rch J6th, ?3,.-.n nnd iOth~195n, "nd t.he Y'r>"1oJuti(ln nRS!'len. on J""u..ly/th, lQl)O Rnperr:inq in theissues <strong>of</strong> 1';Rid p"npr on ,Tul~r 7th, nth "nil ?()th, 19~(); "nd,t·Thereas, mOY'8 t}l!1n f'jf'teen (I";n:l hpve elApsed since the fi rstnul")}; c"tion <strong>of</strong> the t'hree r>bove ref'e""rprl to re801ut1 ons.; '"md,tMhereas, f"l m:'l.,ior:it:--' <strong>of</strong> thA oHner'S <strong>of</strong> nropert.:--' mmin;:: moret.h?n fifty per cent <strong>of</strong> thp front foota p '!,! <strong>of</strong> the nY'onerty involvpo"nd ., ctu"Jlv res; nine' nn nl"onert'T o1men by t1--,en 8 nrovinenin spid resolutinns dec18rinr' neceSS8rv and an,iunn'ec; t.h~t the <strong>City</strong><strong>of</strong> Oyforn s1--,,,11 now one t1-)ir0 <strong>of</strong> t.he exnenfle incurrec'! in navinA' i,hestreets sDecified in SAin resolutions, "nd the Abuttine' nroTlI"lrtv()''TlP.1'S sha1J n"y tuo-+hiros (one-tH.rn on e~.ch side <strong>of</strong> the sr-dds:treflts; <strong>of</strong>' t~p st-r>eet p"vln'" cost "nn e">(nense, "Inn '11' <strong>of</strong> +,he cost"'nc. e:v:nense in constrvctjnr1 t.he sideVJnl1r8, curbs nnd "utters Abuttinn'their T'esn"lctive prnnertiAs; nO'H, +.he"Y'ePore,Be Rnd it is herebv resolved !1no oroArer'! h'r thA }~"vor<strong>of</strong> Alde:t'mcn <strong>of</strong> tt1 8 Cit;-, <strong>of</strong>' <strong>Oxford</strong>, l'issjssiD!>l:"'n0 BO~.rdlSec+'; nn J. ~h~t t.h0 ~tt,:l ~n,o:ineer 119 ~n.n. he :1. ~ hereh;T 8u.f;roTizedto construct, or CnUSA t.o bo, constructed litreet pavinF'", curbs"'nd r'uttArs, 1"v metal nnd other pine, sD.nit"r'T pno st.nrm sI'lHArs,incj(lent~] ~torm seHeY'S !'lnd nrpins, nnrl n.o such r;r"dinO'~ (fr"veJinp',.,nr'l othRr "'cts r:md thi nns deemed by him necessar:'v in "nr l !1 bout,!'llono !'lncl "'n South Ejr'ht.eenth nnd Price Streets, ".nd on Dour-JossDrj ve or StC'eet '1 8 ~n~ci fico in n":rq r-"'Anhq (q),' (b) "nn (c) <strong>of</strong>' tl-Ji8resolution! "nd +.he Cit" En"'ineer ~hRl1. l'p.en An pccur"te Account <strong>of</strong>the vory ,-lone, cost. "nd pxnens0 <strong>of</strong> sjn imnY'oveT'lent.q "nn n,.,ke " :renort<strong>of</strong> 8Rme to the H,.,170"-' nnn Bo"'rn <strong>of</strong>' h Idermen <strong>of</strong> tl-Je Cfty <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>,Hississinni ~ "'nn on P-r>j ~A StC'eet i:·o C0118truct Si0e1.J?H:s.Socti.on;:>. 'I'hflt t'he Cit~T Emdneer be R.nd he is herehy renuiredt.o l'een .., sen",,.-.,,te ",ccount <strong>of</strong> +,110, cost <strong>of</strong> eRch <strong>of</strong> r'lrdd sneciAJ. imnrovementsRno T:1Ake '" renort there<strong>of</strong> t.o +,h1~"'overnin[f bod" in ornerL.---------_.._._----_.__.._--------------------------------------_.......-


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~74MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD_.. - ,-- DEMENT - MERIDIANUNITED S TAT E S OF A MER I C AS TAT E o F MIS SIS SIP P ICOUNTY OF LAFAYETTECITY OF OXFORD* * * * * ** * * * ** * * ** * ** **REGULAR MEETING 7:30 P. M. SEPTEl-mER 5, <strong>1950</strong>Be it remembered that the Board <strong>of</strong> Mayor and Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, metin regular session at the <strong>City</strong> Hall at 7:30 P. M., Tuesday, September 5, <strong>1950</strong>, it being thetime and place fixed by law for the holding <strong>of</strong> said meeting, when and where the followingwere present:R. X. Williams, Mayor, PresidingBen J. Hilbun, Alderman, Ward OneW. T. Chandler, Alderman , Ward TwoH. S. Sisk, Alderman, Ward ThreeT. E. Combs, Alderman, Ward FourA. H. Avent, Alderman at Large** * * * * *C. P. Fulmer, Deputy <strong>City</strong> Clerk*E. P. Lowe, <strong>City</strong> EngineerW. N. EthridgeThomas R. Etliri~ge,Attorney*C. D. Malone, Marshal* * * * * * *Atter the meeting had been called to order, the following business was transacted:On motion made, seconded and passed unanimously, it was ordered that the minutes <strong>of</strong> theprevious meeting be adopted as read.* * * * * * * *On motion made, seconded and passed, it was ordered that the following accounts be allowed:for payment:WARRANT NO.ACCOUNT NO.AMOUNTCORPORATION FUND7Z7472757276727772787279728072817282728372847285728672877288Avent, A. H., salary for AugustChandler, W. T., salary for AugustCombs, T. E., salary for AugustHilbun, Ben J., salary for AugustSisk, H. S., salary for AugustEthridge, Thomas R., salary for AugustFulmer, C. P., salary for AugustWoodward, Nona E., salary for AUJU3tKimmons, W. G., salary for AugustMalone, C. D., salary for AugustMills, R. H., salary for AugustRowland, Mrs. Rose, salary for AugustTodd, R. E., salary for AugustWilliams, R. X., salary :for AugustMills, Ira, salary for August110110110110110ll5III116113112174<strong>14</strong>7175110135$25.0025.0025.0025.00'25.0075.001l1.9073.02193.30210.80180.0093.10180.00200.0036.40


17~1MINUTE BOOK.No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD---I... ==-:dI==1, Dnt£IIT-1ifElmlTAN~"-~ -'-"---~-- ~~~-------~-.. ---~ .---"---'--~- ._---"'-"-. .. ~~-----. ~r=lfF'iIWARRANT NO.728972907291729272937294'723~723972447254-729~729672727264-726673327.3.33734673467.3467.347731..J373497.35,073~173S973S.373S47.3S57.35673q'17.35873597359735973fiJ7.36173627.36373Q473657.3Q6736773Q87369737,07.3717372737..3737473747375737.6737.17378737.97380TO WHOMACCOUNT NO.AMOUNTMills, Ira, salary for August 135$300.00Lafayette County Health Department 136Lafayette County Idbrary - pro-rata <strong>14</strong>8Chancery Clerk, Lafayette County, allotment for restroom 1<strong>14</strong>Roach, C. H., salary for August 111Iqles, Beulah Sharp, salary for August 116c-. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll for August 5 <strong>14</strong>7 & 126The First National Bank, taxes withheld for J~VariousC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll for August 12 VariousC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll for August 19 VariousG. D. Parker, salary for watching fire tDuck, August 135J. E. Hicks, watching fire turck one Sunday 135Lester Firerson, use <strong>of</strong> truck 161C. P. Fulmer, petty cash August 24 125 & 153C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll August 26 VariousMoody Nelson, Salary for August 135Bill Inmon, salary for August 135The <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, legal printinG , l22The <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, ballots, 811Velopes and arfadavi ts <strong>14</strong>1The <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, pencils and ink <strong>14</strong>6Dement Printing Company, tax ro1l sheets and ~inders '<strong>14</strong>6Southern Bell Telephone and Tel. Co., bill for <strong>of</strong>tice 124The J. E. Neilson Company, Mary Buie Museum - <strong>July</strong> <strong>14</strong>7M. M. Winkler, Audit for quarter ended Jtme .30, <strong>1950</strong> 131Dement Printing Company, <strong>of</strong>fice supplies <strong>14</strong>6W'e N. Ethridge -Insurance Agency, Mr Roach I s bond 156~chant Calculator Distributor, maintenance <strong>of</strong> machine <strong>14</strong>6Car 1 Coers, 1 dozen tennis balls for Recreatio~l Program. 178SOuthern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co., telephone bill f,or Fire Dept. 135Southern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co., bill for <strong>of</strong>fice 124Ozburn-Abston Co., supplies for <strong>City</strong> H all re~ir~ 155S. C. To<strong>of</strong> and Co., pads and adding machine paREtr, . <strong>14</strong>6The <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, <strong>of</strong>fice supplies ' <strong>14</strong>6The <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, legal printing 122The <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, election expense <strong>14</strong>1Buster Idttle john, lumber for Sale Barn 179Daley Lumber Co., Inc., lumber for Sale Barn 179<strong>Oxford</strong> Saw Mill, lumber for Sale Barn 179Bramlett Hospital, examination W. W'. Inmon 135Southern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co., Engineer's <strong>of</strong>fice phone 124United Tobacco & Candy Co., janitor suppliesElliott Lumber Co., plastic sement (Sale Barn), 179J. H. Oliver & Co. ro<strong>of</strong>ing, felt, nails, etc. Sale Barn 179L. P. McCarty & Son, ro<strong>of</strong>ing, nails, felt, etc. Sale Barn 179T. E. Avent Drug Store, soap 127<strong>Oxford</strong> Repair Works, repairing lock and making key 155Eugene Dietzgen Co., engineering supplies 151University <strong>of</strong> Mississippi, work on spraying project 180The J. E. Nailson Company, Buie Museum 127Elliott Lumber Co., lumber, nails, sheetrock, door, etc. 135-AElliott Lumber Co., lime, lumber, nails, blocks, flooring 161Mrs. Buy B. Taylor, preparing poll books and assisting in election 1,41,Mrs. C. E. Margan, assisting in beer election <strong>14</strong>1Mrs. H. D. Webster, ass~sting in beer election <strong>14</strong>1Mrs. W. C. Cox, assisting in beer election <strong>14</strong>1Mrs. Fannie Heard, assisting in beer election - 1 ~ay <strong>14</strong>1Mrs. P. B. Filrr, assisting in Qeer election - 1 day <strong>14</strong>1, TOTALSTREET FUNDlZl162.5032.5015.0075.0069.2026.7552.20125.00356.2522.507.5013.0011 • .31351.50150.00150.00m.O.328.003.9592.0034.6424.0575.009.1132.5035.005.8515.5010.28.548.88<strong>14</strong>.401<strong>14</strong>.9219.50137.<strong>14</strong>101.0559.182.0011.876.511.2537.67503.50.606.15353.33109.0027.8299.4770.<strong>14</strong>35.005.005.005.005.005.0072977298729972997231723272347240724572J;372497~547~~7~597~6O72637267727.1727..37.381Parker, G. D., salary for August 235 174.60. Tl4,yell; -'iJj t:.., blary for August225 150.00Mills, Ira, salary for August22.3 25.00Mills, Ira, salary for August2~ . 25.00A. B. Cunen, use <strong>of</strong> equipment255 & 256 48.00Lester Frierson use <strong>of</strong> truck256 6.00C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll August 5Vario~ .1,668.24The First National Ba k, taxes withheld for J~Various 15.40C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll August 12Various 1,831.42A. B. Cullen, use <strong>of</strong> equipment255 <strong>14</strong>.00Lester Frierson, use <strong>of</strong> truck,256 18.00C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk payroll August 19Various 1,434.67E. N. lDwe, rental on truck with driver245 & 255 108.00A. B. Cullen, use <strong>of</strong> equipment - August 19255 30.00Lester Frierson, use <strong>of</strong> truck - August 19256. 20.00C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk petty cash August 24Various 51.80C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll August 26Various 1,368.42A. B. Cullen, use <strong>of</strong> equipment Aug. 26255 24.00E. N. IDwe, 48 hrs. truhk rental245 <strong>14</strong>4.00O~burn-Abston Co., equipment for shop243 5.05I-------~- -~-~-~---.~ --~- --~---~-----~---~ .. ---~-~-~


;: 76DEMENT - MERIOIANMINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD...WARRAN'l' NO.TO WHOM§TREE'1' FUND CONTINUEDACCOUNT NO. ~7381 .73817382 '7382 '7382 .73837383738373837383,73837383 '7383 '7383 .7384 '73847385 '7386 '7387738873897390 .73917392739373947394739473957396739673977398739973997400740174027403740474057406·7406740674067JP7740774077407740874097410 .'7U174127413 '741374lJ '74]37413741374<strong>14</strong>74<strong>14</strong>74<strong>14</strong>74<strong>14</strong>741574167417 .741874187419742074217421742174227423742374237478Ozburn-Abston Co., supplies for Police CarOzburn-Abston Co., supplies for equipment repairsMetts Brothers Hardware, supplies for equipment repairsMetts Brothers Hardware, supplies for repairsMetts Brothers Hardware, material for repairs<strong>Oxford</strong> Auto Parts Co., supplies for equipment repairs<strong>Oxford</strong> Auto Parts Co., parts for Police car<strong>Oxford</strong> Auto Parts Co., supplies for shop<strong>Oxford</strong> Auto Parts Co., material for repairs<strong>Oxford</strong> Auto Parts Co., supplies for repairs on equipment<strong>Oxford</strong> Auto Parts Co., parts for repairs on truck<strong>Oxford</strong> Auto Parts Co., parts for Police Car<strong>Oxford</strong> Auto Parts Co., parts for shop<strong>Oxford</strong> Auto Parts Co., supplies for equipment repairsOzburn-Abston & Co., parts for repairsOzburn-Abston & Co., supplies for shopStandard Welders Supply Co., shop equipmentBoyce Bratton, care <strong>of</strong> prisonersFerrell W. Truss, two hour wrecker serviceSouthern Bell Tel. and Tel. Co., August bill<strong>Oxford</strong> steam taundry and Dry Cleaners, lAundry for prisonersElliott Hardware Co., supplies for repairsJ. B. Carpenter, gas for Police carC. G. Huggins and Son, greaseStephens and Patterson, supplies for street lightingMYers and Knight Equipment Co., gas for Police carMYers and Knight Equipment Co., parts and labor for repairs~ers and Knight 'Equipment Co., parts for equipment 'repairsMetts Brothers, 1 box <strong>of</strong> buck shotHome Ice Co., ice book - J. C. HumeHome Ice Co., ice booR ... R. L. Timrell<strong>Oxford</strong> Motor Company, labor and parts on Jake Smith's truckWestern Auto Store, battery and connection<strong>Oxford</strong> Welding Shop, welding trailer<strong>Oxford</strong> Welding Shop, building grateBirmingham Slag Company, slagBitucote Products, asphalt emulsionChctaw, plain concrete pipeKer-Dan Products, 2 dozen street brooms with handlesJohn Cullen, section forms for culverts Haley Sub. -Pidgeon-Thomas Iron Co., supplies for street maintenanceDaley Lumber Co., cement for Avent AcresDaley Lumber Co., lumber for curb and gutterDaley Lumber Co., lumber and cement for Haley SubdivisionDaley Lumber Company, supplies for street maintenanceMetts Brothers Hardware, glass for Police OfficeMetts Brothers Hardware, supplies for repairs - street maintenanceMetts Brothers Hardware, supplies for repairsMetts Brothers Hardware, supplies for equipment repairsWilson Roberts Insurance Agency, liability on 1949 FlbrsThe J. E. Nailson Co., 3 pairs <strong>of</strong> bootsJ. K. Ramey, rental on road roller with driverstandard Service Station, .il for sma11 trailer, etc.J. B. Carpenter and Son, tires and tubesStigler Construction Co., work in Avent AcresStigler Construction Co., work on Filmore Ave.Stigler Construction Co., work on 9th st.Stigler Construction Co., work on Haley SubdivisionStigler Construction Co., work on incidental constructionStigler Construction Co., work on Price St.M. R. Hall, sharpening lawn movers and repairing mowersM. R. Hall, sharpening saw, axe and brick hammerM. R. Hall, sharpening picks and work on tractorMr. M. R. Ha11, sharpening saw, etc.Gathright-Reed Drug Co., rubber glovesBirmingham Slag Co., slagJ. B. Carpenter, 2 6OOX20 tires and tubesElliott Lumber Co., cement and angle irons - Haley Subdi virisonElliott Lumber Co., cement for Avent AcresIllinois Central Railroad Co., freight on paving materialElliott Lumber Co., lumber, cement, nails, etc. for Avent AcresRussell Fudge, gravel for Douglass DriveRussell Fudge, gravel for 9th StreetRussell Fudge, gravel for Haley SubdivisionJ. K. Ramey, sand mix asphalt for street patching (65 tons)TOTALStandard Oil Company, gasoline for service truckStandard Oil Company, gasoline for service truckStandard Oil Company, gasoline for service truckR. L. Tidwell, raise in salary effective Aug. 1st.223 $5.02227 1.57239 <strong>14</strong>.00227 1.25237 1.65227 13.43223 3.60243 7.61237 2.70·239 4.93'W 13.85223 12.60243 4.10, 245 6.93237 .47243 .56243 17.382n 42.75242 15.00216 17.57217 1.63·239 20.55·224 47.67243 1.05·260 2.78224 39.82237 59.54239 17;20217 2.70239 10.00.239 10.00227 79.86239 12.35237 1.50245 5.00239 357.31239 794.04247 138.00239 47.89256 150.00239 110.30.255 105.00.256 48.95.256 3<strong>14</strong>.00239 7.94218 2.97239 10.79229 12.00227 .20224 92.90239 17.55239 120.00239 12.72230 105.38255 1,453.00247 96.00248 465.00256 330.00245 279.50262 458.25229 15.25239 2.85239 10.35239 2.75,239 3.40239 167.40.239 68.<strong>14</strong>256 163.50255 157.50.239 1,006.56256 724.30,257- 1,008.10,24$ 877.20,256 1,940.38239 ~8.:Z~19,776.34-238 80.28·228 74.1JJ238 172.48225 15.00


......... __ _______ ,........-~~~~~~~~~~ ~~_~~"~-"""_~C~~"~~_~_~ ~ ~_~_~~_~_-------~177 \~, ,-' ,...------_._---._---_MINLJTEBOOKNo. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD"---""--------------"-------------" -"-------"- -"--" ------==--"""~-"--:D=EM=~N=-T--::M=~R=IDIA=N--~~-..WARRANT NO. TO WHOM ACCOUNT NO. AMOUNT7300730172417268SCHOOL FUNDCole, J. D. , salary for AugustKeye, Richard E., salary for AugustThe First National Bailk, taxes withheld for AugustC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk ~yroll August 26301303Various332$52.0018~.23230.4015.00LIGHT FUND73()27303730473057306730'17308'7309'7310'7311'7312'7313'7313'73<strong>14</strong>'72357242-7246'7256'7261'7269'742".-74247425742674Z1 '7428 '7429 .7430 .7430 '7431'7432 "74337434 .7434 .7434 .7435 '7436 .7437 '7437743774387439744074417442744374447445744674477448744874497450745174527453745374537454745474557456Addington, Elton, salary for AugustCampbell, Louis, salary for AugustCrowson, Ira L., salary for AugustFulmer, C. P., salary for AugustHarrison, C. E., salary for AugustWoodward, Nona E., salary for August~les,Beulah Sharp, salary for AugustJohnson, G. W., salary for AugustRoss, D. S., salary for AugustRussell, John, salary for AugustWinter, R. H., salary for AugustMills, Ira, salary for AugustMills, Ira, salary for AugustHicks, J. E., salary for AugustC. p. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk - payroll ~t 5The First National Bank, taxes withheld for <strong>July</strong>C. p. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll August 12C. p. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll August 19C. p. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, petty cashC. p. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll August 26The <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, notice for delinquent light billsThe <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, notice for bond saleJ. B. Howell, Chancery Clerk, recording Linder easementAmbrose Printing Co., printing T. V. A. bondsEleotric Meter Servioe, curfent transformers and soCket<strong>Oxford</strong> Wholesale Grocery Co., lava soapOzburn-Abston Co., supplies for repairsMetts Brotpera Hardware, electrioal suppliesMetts Brothers Hardware, supplies for repairsStuart C. Irby, electrical suppliesSouthern Petroleum Company, fuel oilStuart C. Irby COl!JP8.DY, guy strandGraybar Electric Company, svpplies for transmission lineGraybar Eleotrio Company, hubbard anchor rodsGraybar Electric Company, gripsWestinghouse Electric Supply Go., wireTennessee Valley Elec. Supply Co., electrical suppliesSouthern Supply Company, clevises and insulatorSouthern Supply Company, electrical suppliesSouthern Supply Company, electrical meters and suppliesGraybar Electrio Company, electrical suppliesstuart C. Irby Co., wire and meters<strong>Oxford</strong> Sheet Metal Works, supplies for repairsIewis Supply Company, hand toolsBaldwin Locomotive Sales Corporation, orankpin bearing halves,crankpin bearing shims, 2 sets shims, cylinder head complete, time &expense <strong>of</strong> Service Ingineer $220.00stuart C'. Irby Co., spools and wireholdersOzburn-Abston Co., electrical supplies<strong>Oxford</strong> Auto Parts, supplies for repairsAutomotive Electric Service Co., lock and spring,plan~Tommie Fooshee, payroll, burning brush and use <strong>of</strong> traotor for R.O.W.The <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, bond sale, etc.The <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, <strong>of</strong>fice suppliesThe Texas Company, oil for lubricationThe Filter and Injector Co., cellulose and filter paper444 S~ce Station, grease and lubricationH. Blockman and Co., wippng olothsElliott Hardware cro., electrical suppliesElliott Hardware Company, supplies for repairsElliott Hardware Co., staples, hammer, etc.Metts Brothers Hardware, supplies for repairsMetts Brothers Hardware, misoellaneous suppliesME-. G. Garland Tyell, legal servioes in bond validationThe J. E. Neilson Co.~ 4 spools threadTOTAL411 99.44411 110.30. 411 106.90412 56.25410 2':1.40412 40.3<strong>14</strong>12 37;504ll 138.06411 121.53. 411 "~.M.411 l.43.9O42.3 25.0043.3 25.00411 74.1043' 136.40410 &' 411 91.10423 &'433 156.65423 & 433 184.73Various 155.73423 & 433 55.44416 10.00434 2.50434 1.50434 86.00431 74.87422 8.80421 1.00428 2.46421 .55428 45.13418 4,293.10435 59.26435 335.57428 3.88425 21.50428 633.97428 1,713.43428 27.63428 28.56431 102.96428 78.63431 574.50'421 19.80425 3.50421 964.89428 20.67428 .90421 1.20422 2.27435 528.00434 205.664<strong>14</strong> 8.75419 ' 26.88418 74.16425 5.25422 16.00428 .55421 8.03425 2.10421 1.62422 .80434 75.00422 .9012,161.62


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD--~,--.. ~OEMENT - MERIDIANWARRANT NO. ACCOUNT NO. AMOUNTWATER FUND73157316731773187319732073217322732373247325732'6732673'Z773'Z7732873287236724772577262727074577458745974CJJ74617462746374647465'74667467746874687468746974707471'74727473'7474'tAddington, Elton, salary for AugustCampbell, LoUis, salary for AugustCrowaon, Ira L., salary for AugustFulmer, C. P., salary for AugustHarrison, C. E., salary for AugustHarrison, C. E., salary for AugustWoodward, Nona E., salary for AugustIGrles, Beulah Sharp, salary for AugustRoss, D. S., salary for AugustJohnson, G. W., salary for AugustRussell, John 0., salary for AugustWinter, R. H., salary for AugustWinter, R. H., salary for AugustMills, Ira, salary for AugustMills, Ira , salary for AugustHicks, J. E., salary for AugustHicks, J. E., salary for AugustC. p. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk - payroll August 5C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk - payroll August 12C. p. Fulmer,Deputy Clerk payroll August 19C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, petty cash Aug. 24C. p. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll August 26J. B. Howell, recording easements for Winter & FordOzburn-Abston & Co., material for repairs <strong>of</strong> equipmentMetts Brothers Hardware, supplies for equipment repairsDavis Meter Repairs and Supply Co., corporation stopsSouth Side Chevrolet Co., parDs for truck repairs<strong>Oxford</strong> Auto Parts, supplies for equipment repairsEverson Manufacturing Corp., parts for sterelatorMueller Company, drill and tap "<strong>Oxford</strong> Auto Parts, parts for truck repairsDavis Meter Repair & Supp~ Co., water suppliesDelta Plumbing & Elec. Supp~ Co., water suppliesElliott Hardware Co., suppliesElliott Hardware Co., supplies for fire plugsElliott Hardware Company, supplies for Water Dept.The <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, <strong>of</strong>fice supplies for Water Dept.John K. Ramey, trenChing FiJ.mire Ave.Pidgeon-Thomas Iron Co., steel pipe for water dept.Ferrell W. Truss, rear end complete for truckDaley Lumber Company, sewer suppliesElliott Lumber Co., supplies for sewer departmentTOTAL50850850850950752350950950S50S508508524525?<strong>14</strong>50S5405<strong>14</strong>5<strong>14</strong> & 521·5<strong>14</strong> & 521VariousVarious528,525,525·510·525525535 '510525510510513515,510516,518510525520520$73.7683.0072.8056.2584.7084.7040.3237.5081.02107.64-73.7653.0053.0025.0025.0060.0060.00162.00334.00328 9579.56297.202.5017.08.90153.3654.1533.3362.6210.8121.39111.8521.503.7017.85.358.75257.40182.5030.002.10.957475Standard Oil Company, gasoline for service truck52531.88PARKING METER FUND7329'73307253 '7331'7467Roach, C. H., salary for AugustKing, Newt, salary for AugustDuncan Parking Meter Corporation, Ju~ share <strong>of</strong> collectionsMrs. Minnie Hartsfield, salary for AugustS. C. To<strong>of</strong> and Company, coin wrappers,TOTAL$75.00180.00557.4315.00<strong>14</strong>.50841.93LIGHT AND WATER DEPOSIT FuND72387265 'Miss Eloise Rowland, refund <strong>of</strong> light depositC. p. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, refund <strong>of</strong> Light and Water Deposits1.68<strong>14</strong>8.327250 'BOND FUNDUnion Planters National Bank and Trust Compant$857.357251 'STREET INTERSECTION FUNDUnion Planters National Bank and Trust Company$17,623.657252STREET IMPROVEHENT FUNDUnion Planters National Bank and Trust CompanyVETERANS HOUSING FUND$13,543.35


17~\MINUTE _BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF QXFORD;-,--=-.-----------D£M Elfr'-l't ElITDI"N'--'=---'--------------- --#-0: ---- -- ~--------------------- ---------- --- -- ----- --_. __.-- -'- --------------------- ----II, .WARRANT NO. TO WHOM ACCOUNT NO.92 Elliott Lumber Company, 2 gallons <strong>of</strong> kemtone93 Reynolds P. & H. and E1ec. Service, service and parts* * * * * *Now, on this 5th day <strong>of</strong> September, <strong>1950</strong>, the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen took up forconsideration the report <strong>of</strong> the Electie>n Commissioners within and for the (I:llty <strong>of</strong><strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, concerning the Special Beer Election held in said <strong>City</strong> on saiddate, Tuesday, September 5, <strong>1950</strong>, the said report being made qy the Election Commissionersto the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen after the polls had c1osed, after the <strong>of</strong>ficers conductingsaid election had certified the returns to the Election Commissioners, and afterthe Election Commissioners had carefullY canvassed said returns on said night <strong>of</strong> saidSpecial Beer Election. Upon motion qy Alderman H. S. Sisk, seconded by Alderman T. E.Combs, and unanimoUsly carried, it was ordered that 'said report <strong>of</strong> the said ElectionCommissioners be spread at length upon the records <strong>of</strong> this Board, in words and figuresas follows:REPORT .Q!: ELECTION COMMISSIONERS'<strong>Oxford</strong>, MississippiSeptember 5, <strong>1950</strong>To the HonorableThe Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> ' Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, MiSSissippiGentlemen:we, the undersigned Election Commissioners within and for the <strong>City</strong><strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, do hereqy report and certify to you as follows:1. Acting under and pursuant to a certain resolution adopted qyyou on the 11th day <strong>of</strong> <strong>July</strong>, <strong>1950</strong>, entitled:"RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING PETITION AND CALLINGA SPECIAL BEER ELECTION TO DETERMINE WImHER THE SALE,ETC. OF BEER OF AN ALCHOUC CONTENT OF NOT MORE THANFOUR PER CENT (4%) BY WEIGHT SHALL BE PERMITTED WITHIN THECITY UMITS OF OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI, nthe city clerk and we did cause notices <strong>of</strong> said election to be published inthe <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, a newspaper <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Lafayette County, MissiSSippi, andto be posted on JulY 1.3, <strong>1950</strong>, in three public places in the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>,namely on the bulletin boards at the <strong>City</strong> Hall and the Court House, and ona bulletin board on the South side <strong>of</strong> the Square next to Blaylock's Drug Store.All <strong>of</strong> said notices were so published in the form and manner <strong>of</strong> Exhibit Ahereto, and were published in the manner aforesaid on the dates set forth insaid Exhibit A and the publisher's affidavit, on <strong>July</strong> 1.3, 20, 27, and August3, 10, 17, 24, 31, <strong>1950</strong>.--- -- ---------------


--.... ~---- -DEMENT - MERIDIANMINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD2. As required by Section 3239 <strong>of</strong> the Mississippi Code <strong>of</strong> 1942,, ,we, the undersigned, did meet at the <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> the Registrar in <strong>Oxford</strong>,Mississippi, on the 31st day <strong>of</strong> August,<strong>1950</strong>, being five days before the'JIdate <strong>of</strong> the aforesaid election, and carefully revised the registration booksand the poll books, and did erase therefrom the names <strong>of</strong> all persons erroneouslythereon, or who had died, removed, or become disqualified as electors from anycause; and did register the names <strong>of</strong> all persons who had duly applied to beregistered and who had been illegally denied registration; and did thereupon find andascertain that the total number <strong>of</strong> electors <strong>of</strong> said <strong>City</strong> Qualified to vote at theaforesaid election was TWELVE HUNDRED AND SIXTY-0NE (1261)3. Said Special Beer Election was duly held on Tuesday, the 5thday <strong>of</strong> Septemb",:r', <strong>1950</strong>, at the Oxfo~d ~ity Hall, OY.ford, MissisSippi, saidpolls being opened at 7 o'clock a. m. and being closed at 6 o'c1ock P. M •• Saidelection was held in full compliance with all <strong>of</strong> the laws <strong>of</strong> the State <strong>of</strong>Mississippi and <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> and under the authority <strong>of</strong> House BillNumber 445 <strong>of</strong> the <strong>1950</strong> session <strong>of</strong> the Mississippi Legislature, approved bythe governor on April 5, <strong>1950</strong>. The <strong>of</strong>ficial ballot supplied for and usedat the aforesaid Special Beer Election was in the form as prescribed in theaforesaid resolution <strong>of</strong> your Board, and a printed counterpart <strong>of</strong> the said<strong>of</strong>ficial ballot is attached to this report and marked Exhibit B. The appointment<strong>of</strong> managers <strong>of</strong> the election and their oaths and appointment <strong>of</strong> Clerks andBa iliff <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice are attached hereto as Exhibits C and D, and E.4. On the night <strong>of</strong> the 5th day <strong>of</strong> September, <strong>1950</strong>, we met and receivedthe returns <strong>of</strong> said election as certified by the <strong>of</strong>ficers who conductedthe same, andthereupon did canvass said returns and did then find and do nowdeclare that the number <strong>of</strong> votes cast for and against the said propositionsubmitted in said Special Beer Election was as follows:For the legal sale <strong>of</strong> beer <strong>of</strong> an alcoholiccontent <strong>of</strong> not more than four per cent (4%)by weight: THREE HUNDRED AND THIRTEEN (313)Against the legal sale <strong>of</strong> beer <strong>of</strong> an alcoholiccontent <strong>of</strong> not more than four per cent (4%)by weight:- FOUR HUNDRED AND EIGHTY (480)we do therefore report and certify that the proposition voted uponat said election, to -wit:PROPOSITIONShall the sale and receipt, storage andtransportation for the purpose <strong>of</strong> sale <strong>of</strong>beer <strong>of</strong> an alcoholic content <strong>of</strong> not morethan four per centum (4%) by weight be permittedwithin the city limits <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>,Mississippi?


,.....,,------,---_ .. --_ ... _--DEMENT - MEl!lllIANMINUTE BOQK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD~1811J1_.. -:=1,.-.------..---.-.-.--.-.------....--.--- ..... _...-- ..-.----.. --==-=.~==---II -----::i Iwas assented to by less than a majority <strong>of</strong> the qualified el~ctors<strong>of</strong> the Oity Qf <strong>Oxford</strong> voting thereon at said election.Respecttully sumbitted, this 5th day <strong>of</strong>September, <strong>1950</strong>lsI Mrs. GW ~.Taylor, Sr./slE. C. CobbElection Commissioners within and for~he<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Lafayette County,Mississippi* * * * ** * * * * *Mr. Bryan Jones with Central Service Association, Tupelo, Mississippi appeared beforethe Board with proposition to make light and water bills for the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> beginningwith <strong>January</strong> readings for bills due the lst <strong>of</strong> February. Alderman Ben J. Hilbun madea motioJl that the PI'9position outlined by Mr. Jones be accepted. Alderman H. S. Siskseconded the motion and it was nnanimouSly carri~.********************************************************The committ~e appoipted at a previous meeting on moving Equator Moss' house on South<strong>14</strong>th Street reported that the ower <strong>of</strong> the house would move said house at her 0Imexpense if the <strong>City</strong> would pay her $350.00 when the house was moved. Alderman A. H. Aventmade a motion that the <strong>City</strong> pay Equator Moss $.350.00 when house was moved. The motionwas seconded by H. S. Sisk and carried unanimously, and it was so ordered.***********************************************************G1J1' B. Taylor representing the County Fair Association appeared before the Board askingfor a donation to the Fair Association. Alderman W. T. Chandler made a motion that the<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> donate $300.00 to said association. This motion was seconded by A. H.Avent and the motion was carried unanimously, .~d,I'lt was so ordered.*****************************'****************************Mr. H. R. Turner, owner and operator <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Oxford</strong>-University Bus Line, appeared beforethe Board requesting permission to eliminate bus run to River's Hill, and also the 2L35 P. M.run South. He also requested th8t he be allowed to make the Jackson Avenue' West run sixtimes daily. Alderman H. S. Sisk made a motion that Mr. Turner's requests be granted, Alderman, •A. H. Avent seconded the motion and it carried' unanimously.****************************w*************************On recommendation <strong>of</strong> Mr. Harrison, Alderman Ben 'J. Hilbun made a motion that a necessaryelectric line be run on East Jefferson to the residence <strong>of</strong> Homer Arnold sufricient to, .. insta11sto'V:e._and8.tia~tlight.**************************.**.*****************~~Motion was made, seconded and 'passed unanimously,' and it was ordered that the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Oxford</strong> advertise for flue1 oil bids. These bids to cover c.S period <strong>of</strong> three months;namely, October, Niwember and December.IiIiIIL~----------------~-~


fi82MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDCEMENT - MERIDIAN---_.:.,......,.Mrs. W. W. Joor with a connnittee from the Band Club appeared before the Board requestinga $750.00 donation. This donation to be used to buy uniforms for the members <strong>of</strong> theUniversity High School Band. Alderman Ben J. Hilbun made a motion that this request berecommended to the School Board that said School Board donate the $750.00 through SchoolFund. This motion was seconded by A. H. Avent and passed unanimously.******************************************************On motion made by H. S. Sisk, seconded by A. H. Avent and passed unanimously, it 'Wasordered that the <strong>City</strong> buy several transformers from the Mississippi Power and Light Company,Jackson, Mississippi****************************************************Mrs. B. K. Collins requested the <strong>City</strong> to replace or pay for bed borrowed by the <strong>City</strong>some time ago and not r~turned. Motion was made, seconded and passed unanimously thatMrs. Collins be given'one <strong>of</strong> the V. H. A. beds.*****************************************************Came on for consideration the matter <strong>of</strong> the 'disposal <strong>of</strong> the V. H. A. furniture, and afterdue discussion Alderman Ben J. Hilbun moved that a sale for the furniture be arranged at thePower House, and this sale be advertised for 30 days before the sale. This motion wasseconded by T. E. Combs and passed unanimously.*****************************************************On motion <strong>of</strong> Alderman Ben J. Hilbun, seconded by A. H. Avent and passed unanimously,it was ordered that the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> dOIlfte $250.00 to the Chamber <strong>of</strong> Commerce forthe Homecoming Program, and an additional 50.00 be donated if' needed.,********************i~********************************Request 'WaS received from Billy Gates, Program Director <strong>of</strong> University football, toadvertise the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> at games this season. Upon motion <strong>of</strong> Alderman H. S. Sisk,seconded by Alderman A. H. Avent, and unanimously carried, it was ordered that the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Oxford</strong> be advertised at all four <strong>of</strong> the games, and that $175.00 be donated for thisadvertisement.***********************************************Mr. W. Ire. Mills requested that he be given a salary increase <strong>of</strong> $15.00 per month. Onmotion <strong>of</strong> A. H. Avent, seconded by Ben J. Hilbun and passed unanimously, it 'WaS orderedthat Mr. Mills be given this raise retroactive to the first <strong>of</strong> September.*********************************************Motion was made, seconded and passed unanimously and it was ordered that R. L. Tidwell'ssalaby be increased $15.00 a month retroactive to the first <strong>of</strong> August.*********************************************Came on for consideration the matter <strong>of</strong> cancelling Grady Slaughter's' taxi driver's permitsince he had been convicted <strong>of</strong> a drunken driving charge and upon motion <strong>of</strong> AldermanBan J. Hilbun, seconded by Alderman T. E. Combs and unanimously carried, it was orderedthat Mr. Slaughter's Taci Permit # 63 be cancelled.**********************************************J. E'. Hicks appeared before the Board requesting an increase in salary ,and upon motion<strong>of</strong> Alderman T. C. Combs, seconded by H. S. Sisk and carried unanimously, it was orderedthat Mr. Hicks be given in increase <strong>of</strong> $15.00 per month retroactive to September lst.******************************************Came on for consideration the matter <strong>of</strong> work on North 9th Street, and after a discussion, Alderman W. T. Chandler made a motion, seconded by Ben J. Hilbun that all work on saidstreet be stopped until the property owners along said street file a petition £or pavingand placing curbs and gutters along street. This motion carried' three to one and the'following vote was tabulated: 'Alderman W. T. Chandler voted YeaAlderman Ben J. Hilbun voted YeaAlderman A. H. Avent voted YeaAlderman T. E. Combs voted NayAlderman H. S. Sisk did not vote.


MINUT~BOQK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD..---- --·-··----c-::·Il=t:M=t:NT=-_-,,:M-=-ERc=rDl=AN----;-c--~------,-··---·--..----.•..•.-.---.-....•-.-----.....'-'" .--. -----.. -...--- - .. -.--- -.--.--.. ---'--'-----'----'----~----'.----- - ----.... -.-~..------..- --_._---..__..----_.__.- -_.._---_ ...-STATE OF MISSISSIPPI )COUNTY OF W"AYEl'TE )For and in consideration <strong>of</strong> Three Hundred and Fifty($350.00) Dollard, the receipt where<strong>of</strong> is hereby acknowledged,I hereby release and quitclaim unto the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Miss­Issippi all right, t.it1e and interest I may have in and toSouth Fourteenth Street between Fillmore and Taylor Avenues andLots 19 and 59, in Section 28, Township 8 South, Range 3 West,in <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, as shown on the <strong>of</strong>ficial map and plat<strong>of</strong> said <strong>City</strong> on file with the Chancery Clerk <strong>of</strong> Lafayette County,Mississippi and the <strong>City</strong> Engineer <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi.For and in further consideration <strong>of</strong> the sum hereinaboveset forth as having been paid me, I agree and bind myself to removemy residence from South Fourteenth Street, 10cated as heretnabove set forth, within fifteen days from the date <strong>of</strong> this instrument,at my own expense and without obligation, expense or liabilityto me on the part <strong>of</strong> the said <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi foror in connection with the evacuation <strong>of</strong> said street, the removal<strong>of</strong> my said residence therefrom, or any happening or contigencyin connection therewith.183~I-.~t=4I<strong>1950</strong>.Signed and delivered by me, this the 30th day <strong>of</strong> August,lsI Eguat~~Mos:=.a:s:....-__ _/s/Joseph MossSTATE OF MISSISSIPPI )COUNTY OF W"AYETTE )Personally appeared before me the undersigned authorityat law in and for the State and County aforesaid Equater Moss andJoseph Moss, husband <strong>of</strong> Equater Moss, who, each, acknowledged thatthey signed and delivered the above and foregoing instrument on theday and date there<strong>of</strong>, <strong>of</strong> their own free wills and accord, and forthe purposes therein state4.Given under my <strong>of</strong>ficial hand and seal, this the 30th day <strong>of</strong>August, <strong>1950</strong>.MY commission expiresJan 11, 1951.lsI J, N. BlaylockNotary Pulblic**************************************;, r-.****<strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, August 21, <strong>1950</strong>TO THE HONORABLE, THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF AlDERMEN OF THE CITY OFOXFORD, MISSISSIPPIWe, the tmdersigned property owners owing more than fiftyper cent <strong>of</strong> the front footage on the property lying and abuttingthe East ahd West sides <strong>of</strong> South Tenth Street between the Southside <strong>of</strong> Garfield Avenue and the Southern corporate limits <strong>of</strong> The<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, as shown b,y the <strong>of</strong>ficial map <strong>of</strong> said<strong>City</strong> on file with the <strong>City</strong> Engineer there<strong>of</strong> and with the ChanceryClerk <strong>of</strong> Lafayette County, Mississippi, being actual residents <strong>of</strong>the aforesaid property, hereb,y respectfully petition this governingbody:._._---_._-. ---IJJ-------'


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDDEMENT - MEPIDtAN(1) That you construct curbs, gutters, storm sewers, drains,covered ditches and/or any other works that may be necessary inconstructing curbs and gutters abutting the East and West sides <strong>of</strong>South Tenth Street between the South side <strong>of</strong> Garfield Avenue andthe Southern corporate limits <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi;(2) That the special tax assessed against each lot or piece<strong>of</strong> ground because <strong>of</strong> the above petitioned construction and worksbe levied and collected as provided by House Bill No. 76 <strong>of</strong> theActs <strong>of</strong> <strong>1950</strong>.L§LtsLL§LH. M. BishopA. Q. ElliottHubert D. BurkeL§L J. C t GoolsbyLrJ.L L. Rt RayUpon motion made, seconded and passed, it was ordered that this petitionbe accepted on condition that property owners pay for additional widening <strong>of</strong>street._-1*************************Upon motion made, seconded and passed, it was ordered that this Board do now recessuntil 7:30 P. M., Tuesday, September 12, <strong>1950</strong>.


185\i,MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDDnfnIT - M£IHDTAlI-- ----------.-.-------.----- -----·-c------ . -----.-.. -----====~ .------~.--'--'----'---'----'-. -.-- .. --------.-- .-----------. ·~--'rlF',. ===.RECESS, REGULAR MEETING 7:30 P. M. SEPTEMBER 12, <strong>1950</strong>. ,Pursuant to a recess order on September 4, <strong>1950</strong>, the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen met atthe <strong>City</strong> Hall at 7:30 P. M. Tuesday, september 12, <strong>1950</strong>, when and where the following werepresent:R. X .1Ulliams, Mayor, PresidingA. H. Avent, Alderman at LargeW. T. Chandler, Alderman Ward TwoH. S. Sisk, Alderman Ward ThreeT. E. Combs, Alderman Ward Four********************************************, .C. P. Fulmer, Deputy <strong>City</strong> ClerkE. p. La,we, cri ty Engineer ,Thomas R. Ethridge , Attorney, ,************************************* ******After the meeting had been called to order, the following business was. transacted:Came on for consideration the matter <strong>of</strong> protests or objections which may have peenfiled in the changing <strong>of</strong> the zoning designation <strong>of</strong> certain property ow.ners on Van BurenAvenue from "!.:" Residential District to "B", Commercial District. Notice having been publishedaccording to law, and this meejiing set as the date and the time for protest. The <strong>City</strong> Clerkreported that no protests and objections had been filed, and no citizen was present at themeeting to protest or object. It is, therefore, ordered and adjudged that the ordinance onPage 283 <strong>of</strong> the Ordinance <strong>Book</strong> take immediate effect provided therein, and that the subjectproperty be rezonid as provided in said ordinance.****************************************Came on for consideration the matter <strong>of</strong> appointing five park commissioners in and for the<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi. After considerable discussion the Mayor and Board agreedthat the members <strong>of</strong> the present Extra~Legal Board had served well and faithfully, and thatit was fitting and proper to appoint the members <strong>of</strong> the formal board established by an ordinanceon Page 285 <strong>of</strong> the ordinance book. The Mayor and Board unanimously agreed on, and herewithappoint the following persons for the following terms to the Park Commission <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi:David G. Neilson, Jr for a term <strong>of</strong> 3 yearsMiss Jeanne Lowry for a term <strong>of</strong>--'-- yearsMrs. M. R. Wilson for a term <strong>of</strong> t. yearsE. L. Hooker for a term <strong>of</strong> 5 yearsB. J. Huckenpahler for a term <strong>of</strong> l years******************************************~}***************David G. Neilson presented the Mayor and 'Board c;>f' Aldermen with a bill for the Re~eationalProgram to include the following i tams:Mason Websterbalance salaryPhone & TelegrapsAug. and Sept.Replacing '.tennis Couirtback stops$35.0020.0010.00Negro help moving drink cooler 10.00to and from Community Housecleaning up, etc.$75.00Upon motion made, seconded and passed,it \roS ordered that the above bills be paid andthe <strong>City</strong> Clerk is hereby authorized to issue David G. Neilson, Jr. a check for same.****************************************l..~.---.---.. ----------------


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDCEMENT - MERIDIANSTATE OF MISSISSIPPILAFAYETTE COUNTYAGREEMENT TO AMEND MAPGertha R. Hisaw, Eugene J. Oxnam, Anne T. Oxnam, Raymond Thornton,will be hereinafter referred to as owners.<strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, on the 10th day <strong>of</strong> August, 1949.be as follows:\"-iICame on for consideration a patition and .agreement to amend map <strong>of</strong> the Haley Subdivisionin the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, said petition and agreement being signed Qy W. P. Haleyand all other property owners in said subdivision, and in the manner and form <strong>of</strong> thefollowing:We, W. P. Haley, Opal V. Haley, Winford L. Mclarty, Mildred B.Mclarty, Albert Jetton, Arlene K. Jetton, Thomas G. Mize, Jennie Marie MorrisMize, W. P. Haley, Jr •• , Maudie A. Haley, Robert L. Tidwell, Allie Lee B.Tidwell, Delma E. Edwards, Alta Ruth H. Eduards, Marvin E. Hood, Leona MaeBailey Hood, H. H. Vines, Guy Cooke, Maggie Cooke, Bester Paul Hisaw, MaryLouiseMetts Thornton, J. M. Harding, and Frances M. Harding, are the owners <strong>of</strong> allthe property situated in Haley Subdivision in Section 28, Township 8 South,Range 3 West, in the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Lafayette County, Mississippi; and weThe map <strong>of</strong> the plan <strong>of</strong> said Haley Subdivision, a copy <strong>of</strong> which ison file in the Office <strong>of</strong> the Mayor <strong>of</strong> said <strong>City</strong> and another copy <strong>of</strong> which ison file in the Office <strong>of</strong> the Clerk <strong>of</strong> the Chancery Court <strong>of</strong> Lafayette County,Mississippi, was dedicated by the Hayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong>The map <strong>of</strong> said Subdivision hereinabove referred to contains, asdedicated and now contains, an error in Lot No. 10, Block "B" <strong>of</strong> said Subdivision.NOJ, THEREFORE, in order to correct the error in said map, hereinabove,referred to, that occurs in Lot No. 10 <strong>of</strong> Block "B", we, the said o,mers, agreethat the said map <strong>of</strong> the plan <strong>of</strong> the said Haley Subdivision may be and hereby isamended so that the exterior measurements <strong>of</strong> the entire Haley Subdivision willBeginning at a point on the south edge <strong>of</strong> University Avenuesouth 79 degrees 45 minutes east 2463.0 feet distant from thecenter line <strong>of</strong> South Lamar Boulevard, as the same street arenow laid out and designated on the Official l~p <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong><strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi in use since June 9, 1939, and runthence south 79 degrees 45 munutes east along the south edge<strong>of</strong> University Avenue a distance <strong>of</strong> 225.9 feet, thence south10 degrees 57 munutes west 1235.5 feet, thence north 79 degrees45 minutes west a distance <strong>of</strong> 150 feet, thence north 80 degrees05 minutes west 139.5 feet, thence north 9 degrees 45 minuteseast 131 feet, thence south 79 degrees 45 minutes east 35 feet,then ce north 9 degrees 45 minutes east 270.5 feet, thence south79 degrees 45 minutes east a distance <strong>of</strong> 36.56 feet, thencenorth 10 degrees 57 minutes east 272.9 feet, thence north 82degrees 15 minutes west 84.5 feet, thence south 9 degrees east244.5 feet, thence south 79 degrees 45 minutes east 109 feet,thence north 9 degrees east 265 feet to the point <strong>of</strong> beginning;all being parts <strong>of</strong> Or~gina1 Lots No. 70, 71, 72, 74, 75 and 76,according to the original· Plan <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, LafayetteCounty, Mississippi, and being a fractional part <strong>of</strong> Section 28,Township 8 south, Range 3 west.


187MINUlE BOQK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD.~-'-l'DEMENT' -' MERIDiAN11"----' ,"'----"--'None <strong>of</strong> the above described property constitutes any part <strong>of</strong> thehomestead <strong>of</strong> H. H. Vines.And further, we, the said owners, agree and recognize and accept theexterior measurements <strong>of</strong> the said Haley Subdivision to be as hereinabove described.WITNESS OUR SIGNATURES on this 29th day <strong>of</strong> August, <strong>1950</strong>.iIl/s/lsiW. P. HaleyWinford L. McLarty/s/ Opal V. Haley/s/ Mildred B. McLartylsiAlbert Jetton/s/ Arline K. Jetton/s/Thomas G. Mize/s/ Jennie Marie Morris Mize/s/W. p. Haley, Jr./s/ Maudie A. Haley/s/Robert L. Tidwell'/s/ Allie Lee B. Tidwell/s/Delma E. Edwards/~/ Alta Ruth H. Edwards/s/Marvin E. Hood/s/ Leona Mae Baily Hood/s/G~ Cooke/s/ Maggie Cooke/s/H. H. Vines/s/Bester Paul Hisaw/ s/ Mary Gertha' R. Hisaw/s/Eugene J. Oxnam/ s/ Anne T. Oxniun/s/Raymond Thornton/s/ Louise Metts Thornton/s/J. M. Harding/ s/ Frances M. FI.rdingSTATE OF MISSISSIPPILAFAYETTE COUNTY" -This day personally appeared before me, the undersigned authorityin and for the State and County aforesaid, the within named W. P. Haley and hiswife, Opal V. Haley, Winford L. McLarty and his wife, Mildred B. McLarty, AlbertJetton and his wife, Arlene K. Jetton, Thomas G. Mize and his wife, Jennie MarieMorris Mize, W. P. Haley, Jr., and his wife, Maudie A. Haley, Robert L. Tidwelland his wife, Allie Lee B. Tidwell, Delma E. Edwards and his wife, Alta Ruth H.Edwards, Marvin E. Hood and his wife, Leona Mae Bailey Hood, H. H. Vines, GuyCooke and his wife, Maggie Oooke, Bester Paul Hisaw and his wife, Mary Gertha R.Hisaw, Eugene J. Oxnam and his wife, Anne T. Oxnam, Raymond Thornton and hiswife, Louise Metts Thornton, and J. M. Harding and his wife, Frances M. Harding,who each acknowledged that he signed and delivered the foregoing instrument onthe day and year therein mentioned.Given under my hand and <strong>of</strong>ficial seal on this 29th day <strong>of</strong> August, <strong>1950</strong>.lsIElizabeth C. SloughNOTARY PUBUClMy Com. Expires: March 4, <strong>1954</strong>.The Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen having duly sonsidered the above petition and agreementand W. P. Haley Et Al having submitted an amended map <strong>of</strong> said Subdivision, and both thepetition and agreemtn and the map appeared to be proper, and there being no objection togranting <strong>of</strong> same, it is hereby ordered that said petition be granted, and the amended map~e adopted. All Aldermen present voting in favor <strong>of</strong> this order.**********************************, On motion made, seconde4 and passed unanimously, it is ordered that this Board'.donow adjourn sine die. ~ ~t& J( 1A.LL.d!~~~CITY CLERKMAYOR \'" ,, ___ ._,_.~ _______ .... _. ,,_, __ "__.,.__,,__'''___ ,________________________JI----''


(iSsIMINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDUNITED STATES o F A MER I C AS TAT E OF MIS SIS SIP P ICOUNTY o F LAFAYETTECIT Y o F OXFORD* * * * * ** * * * ** * * ** * ** **l"IJREGULAR MEETING 7:30 P. 1-1. OCTOBER 3, <strong>1950</strong>Be it remembered that the Board <strong>of</strong> Mayor and Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, metin regular session at the <strong>City</strong> Hall at 7:30 P. M., Tuesday, September 5, <strong>1950</strong>, it being thetime and place fixed lY.r law for the holding <strong>of</strong> said meeting, when and where the followingwere present:R. X. Willaims, Mayor, PresidingBen J. Hilbun, Alderman, Ward OneT. E. Combs, Alderman, Ward FourW. T. Chandler, Alderman, Ward TwoH. S. Sisk, Alderman, Ward ThreeA. H. Avent, Alderman at Large**********************~,-***********i~***{~*********C. P. Fulmer, Deputy <strong>City</strong> ClerkE. P. Lowe , <strong>City</strong> EngineerW'. N. EthridgeThomas R. Ethridge, AttorneyC. D. Malone, Marshal***********************************************After the meeting had been called to order; the following business was transacted:, ,On motion made, seconded and passed unanimouslY, it was ordered that the minutes <strong>of</strong> theprevious meeting be adopted'as read.*****if********"****i


DEMENT ~ MERIDIAN'. ··-·-·-----1I-f -=~---'-'--"-"'--"----''--=--''---'-=.MINUTE BOO_K No. <strong>14</strong>, ClTY OF OXFORD.----!.. -----------·--·--···c--c,--·------·---·· - ----.- -.-.... - .. ----.-,---.- ---:-:-c-c==-. ===I::::i___ ._-'-c. ___ -'-, 'ce.::' ==iF==1WARRANT NO. TO WHOM ACCOUNT NO.AMOUNI'7595,75417542-754375M;754575467547 '734174797489749474967497751075217503954875497550Mills, Ira L., salary for SeptemberIcwe, E. P.l salary for SeptemberLafayette County Health DepartmentLafayette County library - pro-rataChancery Clerk, Lafayette County, allotment for restroomC. H. Roach, salary for SeptemberBe$hSha;'P~les,~saJii.ry' for SeptemberC. P. Fulmer, Deput;r Clerk, payroll 9-2-50C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll 9-9-50The First National Bank, taxes withheld for AugustD. G. Neilson, Jr., Recreational Progr.amThe Chamber <strong>of</strong> Commerce, donation for Home ComingLafayette County Fair Association, donationC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, petty cash 9-lS-50C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll for 9/23/50C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll for 9-16-50Moody Nelson, salary for SeptemberBi11 Inmon, salary for SeptemberG. D. Parker, salary for Sept. for Fire Dept.Tenn. Va11ey Electric Supp~ Co., supplies for Sales BarnIdeal Chemical & Supp~ Co., fire extinguisher fluidAmerican lBFrance Foamite Corp., supplies for Fire 'Dept.Graybar Elec. Company, Inc., supplies for Sales BarnSouthern Be11 Tel. & Tel. Co., Fire Dept.The <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, bids on fuel oilThe <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, <strong>of</strong>fice suppliesThe <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, election expenseGus Uth, work and material for Buie MuseumThe College Inn, 6 dinners for ladies holding electionSouthern Be11 Tel. and Tel. Co., bill for <strong>City</strong> HallS. C. To<strong>of</strong> and Co., <strong>of</strong>fice suppliesJ. B. Howell, Chancery Clerk, recording easementFire at Ole Miss Service Station - Car on E. Univ. Ave.Wade Stephens $2.50, Ira Mills $2.50, Linde~ Fuqge $2.~0Howard Hodge $2.50, Roy Butler $2.50, Howard Winter $2.50Eugene Haney $2.50, pyral Parker $2.50, Guy Cook $2.50Claude Roach $2.50, C. B. Belk $2.50, Gill Johnson $2.50.A. L. Wood $2.50, R. E. Shellabarger $2.50, W. O. Smith $~.50Carlisle Wilson $2.50, David Neilson $2.50, Homer Duke $2~50135117 ,136<strong>14</strong>81<strong>14</strong> .111116VariousVaripus,Various178 ,166166Vari,o~VariousVarious135135135,179135135 ,179135,128.,<strong>14</strong>6<strong>14</strong>1<strong>14</strong>7<strong>14</strong>1124<strong>14</strong>6128135Ir L. Crowson $2.50, C~e Huggins, Jr. $2.50, Scott Blac~ $2.50Mrs. G. B). Taylor, Sr. It days checkinb poll book~, 1 day <strong>14</strong>1Mrs. W. C. Cox, Sr. 1 day as election manager 9/19/<strong>1950</strong> <strong>14</strong>1 .Mrs. O. A. Sha"" election manager Sept. 19, <strong>1950</strong> <strong>14</strong>1Mrs. C. B. Belk, 1 day as election clerk 9/19/50 <strong>14</strong>1Mrs. Fred Wallace, 1 day as election clerk 9/19/50 <strong>14</strong>1Mrs. P. B. Furr, election baliff 9/3.9/50 <strong>14</strong>1Mrs. Guy B. Taylor, holding election 9/26/50 , <strong>14</strong>1Mrs. O. A. Shaw, holding election 9/26/50 <strong>14</strong>1Mrs. W. C. Cox, Sr., holding election 9/26/50, <strong>14</strong>1Mrs. Fred Wallace, holding election 9/26/50<strong>14</strong>lMrs. C. B. Balk, holcl:tng election 9/~6/50l61The University <strong>of</strong> MiSSiSSippi, truck and labor for s~aying 180Southern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co., bill for Engineer's Of~ice 124United Yobacco and Can4Y Co., paper tOl-lels 127Phillips Clinic, medical treatment for Willis Burt 153Shaw and Gray, work on Sales Barn and r.epairs on Office ,Building 179E. H. Shaw, 6 hinges for Sales Barn 179Dietzen, engineering supplies 151,Central Company, Inc., paper towels 127Daley Lumber Co., lumber for Sales Barn 179Elliott Hardware Co., supplies for Sales Barn 179Elliott Hardware Co., material for School annex13 5APatton -Courtney Hardware, supplies for Sales Barn 179Elliott Lumber Co., material and supplies for School Annex 13~AElliott Lumber Co., plastic cement , Sales Barn 179<strong>Oxford</strong> Electric Co., electrical supplies for School Annex 135-AReynolds P. & H. and Elec. Service, plumbing and supplies 13 5-A<strong>Oxford</strong> Repair Works, keys for school annex 135-A<strong>Oxford</strong>-Uni versi ty Methodist Church, I beam 13 5-AMetts Brothers Hardware, supplies for Sales Barn 179,Metts Brothers Hardware, supplies for <strong>City</strong> Hhll repairs 155C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll 9/30/50 VariousThe Salad Bowl, feeding the Election Commission on Sept. 19, <strong>14</strong>1,<strong>1950</strong>, and September 26, <strong>1950</strong>$38.35300.00162.5032.5015.0075.0069.20lS7.oo246.5456.4075.00250.002oo~OO11.49221.50196.16150.00150.0030.0069.8215.259.0011.7315.509.055.2527.00975.535.5122.507.691.2532.5012.505.005.005.005.005.005.005.005.005.005.00237.95<strong>14</strong>.173.753.002,216.218.715.00lS.0935.001.6012.2512.90<strong>14</strong>6.551.25381.25333.274.8040.002.80.so172.5015.8075517552755375537337STREET FUNDG. D. Parker, salary for SeptemberR. L. Tidwe11, salary for SeptemberIra Mills, salary for SeptemberIra Mills, salary for SeptemberRussell Fudge, truck rental with driver235225223228245$173.40165.0026.8826.87206.38


i90..OEMENT - MERIDIANVI ARRANT NO' ,7336733873397340'7342-7480'74787484748574867!/~774887490'749874997500750'1750'2750'4750'575<strong>14</strong>7517751875197520'75227590'75917592759375947596MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDTO' -VffiGl1 ACCOUNT NO'. AMGUNTJ. K. Ramey, truck rental and driverE. N. Lowe, truck rentalA. B. Cullen, use <strong>of</strong> equipmentLester Frierson, rental on truckC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll September 2, <strong>1950</strong>'C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll September 9, <strong>1950</strong>'R. L. Tidwell, ~?15.GG raise not included in salary checkRussell Fudge, balance on bill for AugustLester Frierson, use <strong>of</strong> truck for week ending 9-9-50'A. B. Cullen, use <strong>of</strong> equipment week ending 9-9-50'Russell Fudge, dump truck and driver rentalE. N. Lowe, truck rental and driverThe First National Bank, taxes withheld for AugustEquator Moss, movin-' houseA. B. Cullen, use <strong>of</strong> mixer and jeep, ,.reek ending 9-16-50'Lester Frierson, use <strong>of</strong> truckRussell Fudge, dump truck and driver for week ending 9-16-50'E. H. wTe, truk and driverC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll 9-16-50'C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, petty cash, 9-19-50Gxford Radiator Works, bill over looked for Aug. paymentLester Frierson, use <strong>of</strong> truckA. B. Cullen, use -<strong>of</strong> equipmentRussell Fudge, rental on truckE. N. Lo"Te, ren ta 1 on truckC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll 9-23-50'Stuart C. Irby Co., street lighting suppliesGxford Auto Parts Co., supplies for shop equipment<strong>Oxford</strong> Auto Parts, supplies for equipment repairsGxford Auto Parts, supplies for repairs for truckGle Miss Service Station, adjustment on tille<strong>Oxford</strong> Wholesale Grocery Co., supplies for Police StationBjyce G. Bratton, feeding prisonersPure Gil Service Station, gas .for police carSouthern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co., Sept. bill Police StationStandard VIelders Supply Co., welding for shopDaley Lumber Co., supplies for Haley SubdivisionDaley Lumber Co., supplies for street maintenanceDaley Lumber Co., material for ·manholes FiJJl10re St.Standard Gil Co., extra esso gasStandard Gil Co., esso extra gas for truckTri-State Equipment Co., supplies for equipment repairsJ. K. Ramey, 80' tons <strong>of</strong> sand mixJohn E. Belk, brooms for streetBitucote Products, 80'90' gallons <strong>of</strong> asphaltBlue and White Service Station, washes and greasesChoctaw, Inc., plain concrete pipeHuggins and Hilbun Motor Co., moving wrecked truckBirmingham Slag Co., slag for streetsPatton-Courtney Hard"mre Co., supplies for 1'8})8.i:£"sPutton-Courtney liIarc1.ware, supplies for shopPatton-Courtney Hardware, supplies for street maintenanceElliott Hardware Co., material for street maintenanceElliott Hard\.rare Co., supplies for equipment2L,,5, 245.236236VariousVarious225255236255239239235247245236239239VariousVarious227236 & 255245 & 255239239Various26024323722722321821122A216243256239247228239237,239239·239,228239,·227239·Elliott Lumber Co., felt, cement, sand, joint, etc. Avent Acres255Elliott Lumber Co., supplies for repairsElliott Lumber Co., material for street maintenanceM. R. Hall, sharpening :L.qwn movrersM. R. Hall, Hork on trailer and sharpening picksRussell Fudge, gravel Johnson ~ve., etc.Russell Fudee, gravel and sa~:d Haley Sub.Russell Fudge, sand and eravel Avent Acres444 Service Station, labrication for truckNetts Brothers HardHare, supplies for street maintennnceMetts. Brothers Hardware, supplies for shop equipmentPatton-Courtney Hardware, supplies for equipment repairsPatton-Courtney Hardware, supplies for shopPatton-Courtney Hardware, material for equpment·repairsIllinois Central Railroad Co., freight on slagLester Frierson, use <strong>of</strong> truck "Teek ending 9-30'-<strong>1950</strong>'J. K. Ramey, use <strong>of</strong> raad roller for week ending 9/30'/50'Russell Fudge, rental on truck '·Teek ending 9/30'/50E. N. Lowe, rental on truck for week ending 9/30'/<strong>1950</strong>'A. B. Cullen, use, <strong>of</strong> equipment for "Teek ending 9/39/50'C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll for \-leek ending 9/30'/50'$110'.50'121.50'16.0'0'17.0'0'1,654. 0'11,398.1315.0'0'462.30'<strong>14</strong>.0'0'18.0'0'78.0'0'118.50'15.40'350'.0'0'2.0'0'15.0'0'123.50'<strong>14</strong>1.0'0'1,30'3.5315.554.0'0'27.0'0'40'.0'0'l44.62159.001,625.2531.483.6018.6288.884.50'3.2518.0'0'41.1918.6710'.1538.40'10'.75120.605.525.52'25.25560.0'0'2.55798.485.0'0'269.463.00'866.85243 3.0'0'239 30'.85239 11.50'229 2.50'240'.85227 9.60239 1.60229 9.0'0'239 16.30'239 30'0'.27256 234.0'0'255 21,,8.70'228 1.0'0'239 7.70'243 .78229 7.90'243 .40'227 .20'239 588.36236 28.0'0'239 15.00'239 61.75239 138.0'0'255 & 256 50'.0'0'Various 1,609.l;.O'~I


OEMENt - MERIDIAN_____________ --4---'--~~ -~--=---=-=---",--",----=-~MINUTE BOQKNQ. <strong>14</strong>" CITY OF OXFORD191\. !-WARRANT NO. TO WHOM ACCOUNT 10. AMOUNTSCHOOL FUNp'7554'7555'7481'7491'7;05.7523'73437597Cole, J. D., salary tor Septemberl*7s:, Richard E., salary tor SeptemberC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll September 9, <strong>1950</strong>The First .tiODal Bank, taxes withheld tor A;ugustC. P. FUlmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll September 16, <strong>1950</strong>C. p. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll September 23, <strong>1950</strong>C. P. FUlmer, Deputy Clerk, Pfl)'l"oll Se»tember 2, <strong>1950</strong>C. P. P)1lmer, Dejmty Clerk, payroll 9/30/50The Hurley Co., Inc., miscellaneous suppliesMississippi School Supply Co., turn1 ture tor GraDIDar SchoolMetts Brothers Hardware, janitor suppliesJ. I. Holcomb Manutacturing to., janitor suppliesMagnavox, records<strong>Oxford</strong> Floral CO., sprays tor White and Wardlaw tuneralsUniversity High School, freight bill on Ja iter suppliesUni versi ty High School, 73 brs. work by Monk MageeUni versi ty High School, U. H. S. tuitionGeorgia School <strong>Book</strong> Depositor,y, Inc., test tormsInternational Business Machines Corp., maintenance contractservice from 9-1-50 through S-3l-5l on clockPatton-Courtney Hardware, janitor suppliesAcme Paper e-o., toilet tissueE1l1ott Hardware Co. , janitor suppliesUniversity High School, '71hrs work by EugeniaUni versi ty High School, work by Simon Freeman,FranklinJames Ivy and~ MageeThe J. E. Hailson Co, paint, remover, bruslaes, etc.Mississippi School Supply Co., supplies tor instructionMississippi School Supply Co., supplies tor instructionM. R. Hall, repairs on jam tor equipnentS. C'. Toot and Co., receipt booksMiSSissippi School Supply Co., ~sce11aneoU8 supplies<strong>City</strong> Light and water Plant, ~ & ;lug. light and water<strong>City</strong> Light and Water Plant, JUly and Aug. light and water billtor Colored SchoolReynolds P. & H. and Elec. Serv1c~,Miss Richardson, petty cash - summer monthsS. G. Gooden, petty cash, AugustSouthern Bell Tel. and Tel. Co., tel bill SeptemberMiss Hattie Richardson, petty cash - Sept~rs. G. Gooden, petty cash - SeptemberLIGHT FUNDfiue and installatiop301 $52.00303 208.33332 33.33, Various 255.40332 ,48.33332 48 •.33332 15.00332 55.33322 43.19322 154.00333 2.f:I1333 16.55322 26~e5307 12.97322 1.29322 36.50'311 3,166.663CYl 1'3.06~22 25.00333 7.44333 1'3.003~3 1.17322 3.75322 <strong>14</strong>8.75,334 21'3.60318 M.9l318 ,88.86333 1'3.35305 ,4.00322 31.73334 l7.573340' 34.03336C 59 • .30307 18.10307C 58.92305, 1'3.40307 6.64307P 34.51$5,004.0075567'.Sf/17558755975f;IJ75617562756375647565756675f1l7567756873447J.B2749275CY1751275157524Addington, Elton, salary tor SeptemberCampbell, Louis, salary tor SeptemberCrowson, Ira L., salary tor SeptemberFulmer, c. P., salary tor SeptemberHarrison, C. E., salary tor SeptemberWoodward, Nona E., salary tor SeptemberI1Yles, Beulah Sharp, salary tor SeptemberJohnson, G. W., salary tor SeptemberRoss, D. S., salary tor SeptemberRussell, John, salay tor SeptemberWinter, R. H ., salary tor SeptemberMills, Ira, salary tor SeptemberMills, Ira, salary tor SeptemberHicks, J. E., salary tor SeptemberC. p. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll September 2, <strong>1950</strong>C. P. F'uJ.Mr, Deputy Clerk, payroll September 9, <strong>1950</strong>The First lfational Bank, taxes withheld tor AugustC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll Sept. 16, <strong>1950</strong>C. P. IPUlmer, Petty cash, September 19, <strong>1950</strong>Electric Revenue Bond Redemption Fund, transterC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroUstuart C. Irby', electrical suppliesstuart C. Irby, hand toolsSouthern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co., telephone tor PlantSouthern Supply Co., electrical suppliesSouthern Supply CeJape.~, files and emer,'clGthTenn. Vallw Eleo. Supply Co., electrical suppliesGrqbar Electric Co., Inc., electrical suppliesElectrio Meter Service, meter repairs and partsBaldwin Locomotive Sales Corporation, supplies tor plantTenn. Valley Elec. Supply Co., screws ' ,


........ ---*-,- --- :..._- ..... -.,.;..-_<strong>14</strong>1-......~-"O-EMENT - MERIDIANMINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD~----..... -~ ... - -, ___ .... _ •• ' . _.jARRAN'l' NO. TO WHOM ACCOUNT NO. AMOUN'lLIGHT FUND CONTINUEDPatton -Courtne.y Hardware, supplies tor plant operationJ. H. Tucker, oilElliott Hardware Co., electrical supplies, Elliott Hardware Co., supplies tor lines, Bill Crockett, cheese cloth, Moore Wmber Co., repairs ter plant, Home Ice Co., ice book - Ira L. Crowson7598 , C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll 9/30/50421 $2.60419 52.92428 1.00432 19.00432 .75421' 22.46428 5.00433 ' '101.88TOTAL $8,849.20WATER FUND75697570757175727573757475757576757775787579758075807581758175827582734574837493750675137525, Addington, E1tcn, salary tor September, Campbell, Louis, salary tor September, Crowson, Ira L., salary tor September, Fulmer, C. P., salary tor September, Harrison, C. E., salary tor September· Harrison, C. E., salary tor September, Woodward, Nona E., salary tor September, Iq1es, Beulah Sharp, salary tor September, Ross, D. S., salary tor SeptemberJohnson, G. W., salary tor September'Russell, John 0., salary tor SeptemberWinter, R. ,H.' salary tor septembeiWinter, R. H., salary tor SeptemberMills, Ira, salary tor Septtember, Mills, Ira, salary tor SeptemberHicks, J. ""E., salary tor Septembe, Hicks, J. E., salary for September, C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll September '2, <strong>1950</strong>, C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll September' 9, <strong>1950</strong>, Elliott Lumber Company, water supplies, C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll September 16, <strong>1950</strong>· C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, petty cash Sept. 19, <strong>1950</strong>, C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll Sept. 23, <strong>1950</strong>· <strong>Oxford</strong> Auto Parts, tan belt for truckDavis Meter Repair and Supp~ Co., meter couplings, Elliott Hardware Co., supplies Water Dept.Patton-Oourtney Hardware, miscellaneous suppliesDa1e.y Lumber Co., material tor Water Department· Crane Co., water connections, Delta Plumbing & E1ec. Supp~ Co., water supplies, Crane Co., water metersPidgeon-Thomas Iron Co., supplies for Sewer Dept.Southern Supply Co., water suppliesChoctaw, Inc., sewer pipe and supplies<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> Water Valley, cast iron water pipe, C. p. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll tor week ending 9/30/<strong>1950</strong>508 $73.76~' 83.00508 72.80509 56.25507 84.70523 84.70509 40.32509 37.50508 81.02508 107.6450S 73.76508 53.00524 53.00525 26.885<strong>14</strong> 26.8750S 64.50'540 64.505<strong>14</strong>&521 45.005<strong>14</strong> 23.21;20 , .955<strong>14</strong>&521 72.00Various 18.60Various 130.37525 1.18512 41.70510 .85513 .60520 . 19.10510 48.00510 211.76512 ' 16S.20518 39.48510 222.16518 115.46510 496.80Various 243.00TOTAL $2,982.717583758475087585PARKING METER FUND'Roach, C. H ., salary tor September'King, Newt, salary tor September'Duncan Parking Meter Corporation, August share <strong>of</strong> collections'Mrs. Minnie Hartsfield, saJary for September'Miller Meters, Inc., clocks. and main spring$75.00180.00698.774.5032.347509752675f!!775887589LIGHT AND WATER DEPOSIT FUND'C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, petty cash Sept. 19, <strong>1950</strong>Harry H. Iauchle.y, Jr. refUnd ot dePosit'I.. o. wtdte, refund ot deposit1.. Bullock, refund ot depositH. M. Ray, refund ot deposit155.001.516.251.012.75EWCTRIC REVENUE BOND REDn1PTION 'FUND75167516'Union Planters National Bank and Trust Co.'Union Planters National Bank and Trust Co.710711500.005.00TeVeA,' ~EVENUE BOND FUNDCharles and Trauernicht, pr<strong>of</strong>essional services rendered in the $75,000.00, Bond Issue250.00


193\DEMENT - ME~IOIANMINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD.------c---,. .~--------.-----""------.---- ._ ._. =WARRANT NO. TQ WHOtt ACCOUNT NO. AK)tJNTT,a V .A. ELECTRIC REVENUE BOND FUNDTennessee Valley Electric Supply Co., creosoted IF poles forTransmission Line433Line Material Company, supplies for Transmission Line 435less credit$89~167.13$82.03Graybar Electric Company, Inc., bolts, pins and clamps 435Aluminmn C~ <strong>of</strong> America, supplies for Transmission Line 435Ethridge and Ethridge, handUng <strong>of</strong> $'75,000 Elec. Plant Bond IssueEthridge and Ethridge, stenographic expense 435T. E. Combs, expenses to Memphis, Tenn. on Sept. 18, <strong>1950</strong> todeliver bonds to bufers.435. 174.233,517.02375.0025.0012.357586ELEC'lRIC REVENUE BOND FUNDThe Light Fund, transfer to reimburse amount spent on TramdssionLine and Substation '$1,716.10VETERANS HOUSIBG FUNDI949596979899Taylor's, repair tiles in Ragland Apa rtmentReynolds P. & H. and Elec. service, plumbing and suppliesElliott Lumber Co., kemtone, nails, lumber, etc.B. T. Mce-ord, 18 brs. work 9/16/50W. C. Wright l3t brs. \lOrd 9/16/50Corporation Fund, transferC. P. Fulmer, Deput)" Clerk, payroll 9/23/50W. C. Wright, payroll ending 9/30/50B. T. McCord, payroll engind 9/30/501.5051.20102.3818.0013.501,500.0081.0031.0038.00*********************************On motion made by AMerman T. E. Combs, seconded by H. S. Sisk and passed unanimouslV, it wasord_ed that Mr. Harrison, Superintendent <strong>of</strong> the Light and Water Department, pllBce an orderfor T. V. A. bookkeeping suppnies as reCOBllended by Mr. Eubanks.*********************************Om motion made by T. E. Combs, seconded by H. S. Sisk an passed unanimouslJ;y, it was orderedthat the Home Demonstration Club be allowed to borrow 112 chairs from the turniture remcved£'rom the Veterans Housing Unit.**************************>;.******J. B. Roach appeared befClre the Board <strong>of</strong> Altlerman in behalJt <strong>of</strong> the Chamber <strong>of</strong> Commerce askingfor a donation <strong>of</strong> $mo.OO f~ Hf)mec~ on the Olla Miss Campus on October 7th. Motion wasmade, seconded and passed una~h,rA it was erdered that Mr. Roach's request be grantedand the Deputy Cit)" CJerk is h~tE)-LiJde a cheek for $100.00 te the Chamber <strong>of</strong> Ccmmerce ferthat purpose.**********************************Motion was made, seconded and pa8sed unanimously and it liaS ordered that the used transformersbe picked up in Jackson when Mr. Harrison can have transformers inspected.***************************-I}*************, G~ 8. Taylor, Jr. appeared before the Board representing the Latqette Count)" Fair AssociatioJlj;suggesting that some kind <strong>of</strong> arrangement be made whereby the Fair Association would haveadequate space and buildings for the Fair. Atter discussing the suggestion, Alderman W. T.Chandler, Jl8de the motion that the <strong>City</strong>.t <strong>Oxford</strong> would turnish space if the eoUilt)" would erectthe buildings. This motion was sseoonded by Alderman T. E. Combs and pas.ed unanimously.**********************************,***Motion was made by Alderman A. H. Avent, seconded and passed unanimous!)", and it was orderedthe Mrs. Guy B. Tqler be reimbursed in the amount <strong>of</strong> $8.00 for mone)" spent to bUiY gravel thatshe placed in £'ront <strong>of</strong> her home on Johnson Ave. The Clerk is hereby authorized t. issue Mrs.Tqlor a warrant ·for $8.00*******************************


194MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDOEMEN1---- ....:..~-MERIDIANUpon motion made, seconded and passed unanimously, it was ordered that a street light beplaced in Pat !taley HeUW " "******************************************. Came on for oonsideration the matter <strong>of</strong> transferring the Veterans Housing Authority funds tothe Corporation Fund <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> .f <strong>Oxford</strong>. !£ter due consideration, Alderman A. H. Aventmade a motion that all Veterans Housing tunds except the d eposi ts on the apartments betransferred to the Corporation ~ and the deposits be placed in a Veterans Housing Deposit. Fund. This motion was seconded and carried unanimously and it is so ordered.******************************* ***********, , ,A RESOLUTION INSTRUCTING, AUTHORIZING AND EMPOWE{tING THE MAYOR TO BORROWFOR THE CITY OF OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI SUCH SUM AS MAY BE PERMISSIBLEUNDER D\W.Whereas, it appears necessary to the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen thata temporary emergency requires the borrowing <strong>of</strong> funds with which to meetcurrent expenses <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi;Be, and the Mayor <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi is hereby directed,authorized and empowered to borrow, on said <strong>City</strong>'s behalf, such sum, or sumsas may be necessary and permissible b,y law until such emergency is passed,and the said Mayer and <strong>City</strong> Clerk are hereb,y directed, authorized and empoweredto execute a note, or notes, for and on behalf <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Missis-'ippi pledging the repayment <strong>of</strong> said loan, or loans by said <strong>City</strong>.Alderman T. E. Combs moved the adoption <strong>of</strong> the resolution and AldermanH. S. Sisk seconded the motion. The motion being put, passed unanimously,and the Mayor declared it carried.*********************************************, .A RESOLUTION DECLARING NECESSARY CERTAIN SPECIAL IMPROBEMENTS ONFIIM)RE AVENUE FroM THE WEST SIDE OF <strong>14</strong>TH sTREET 1'0 THE EASTSIDE OF ~5TH STREET, ANn FROM THE NORTH SIDE OF FlIMORE A w..:NUE ON THE 15TH STREET SOUTHWARD TO THE INTERSECTION OF PI~CE; AVENUE,.AND ON THE <strong>14</strong>TH STREET FROM THE NORTH SIDE OF PIERCE AVENUE TOTHE SOUTH SIDE OF FILMORE AVENUE AND FROM THE NORTH SIDE OF: :FIIMORE AVENUE ON THE ~ STREET TO THE SOUTH SIDE OF TAYWR AVE­NUE, AS SHOWN ON THE OFFICIAL MAP OF THE CITY OF OXFORD, MISS­ISSIPPI, AND CurBS, GUTTERS, SIDEWALKS, INCIDENTAL STORM SEWERSAND DRAINS, PROVIDING THAT SPECIFICATIONS ARE ON FILE IN THEOFFICE OF THE CITY ENGINEER, PROVIDING FOR PUBUCATION OF THISRESOLUTION, AND. FOR DATE, TIME AND PLACE. ron HEARING OBJECTIONSTO THE IMPROVEMENTS, AND PROVIDING FOR SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AGAINSTABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS TO PAY FOR SAID IMPROVEMENTS.Section 1. !e and it is hereb,y resolved by the Mayor and Board<strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi that, proceeding underthe 1942 Mississippi Code,Sections on Special impr9ve~ents, Volume3, Division 16, that it is necessary that street paving, curbsand gutters, incidental storm sewers and drain., be construsted onFilmore Avenue from the West side <strong>of</strong> <strong>14</strong>th Street to the East side<strong>of</strong> 15th Street, and from the North side <strong>of</strong> Filmore Avenue on 15th"Street southward to the intersection <strong>of</strong> Pierce Avenue, and on <strong>14</strong>thStreet from the North side <strong>of</strong> Pierce Avenue to the South side <strong>of</strong> FilmoreAvenue, and from the North side <strong>of</strong> Filmore Avenue on +<strong>14</strong>t!'Streetto the South side <strong>of</strong> Taylor Avenue, as shown b,y the .fficial map <strong>of</strong>the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi.Section 2. That in pa:ving said streets as now shown on the <strong>of</strong>ficialmap <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, MiSSissippi, grading, graveling,and paving, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, storm sewers and incidentaldrains, it will be necessary to lay metal and other pipe connections,and. that therefor and in all <strong>of</strong> the other works and things specifiedherein, the plans and specifications prepared b,y the <strong>City</strong> Engineerand now on file in the <strong>City</strong> Engineer's Office be and they are hereb,yapproved and adopted.Section 3. That the grades specified in the above mentionedplans and specifications are hereb,y adopted and established as thegrades on vhich the above and foregoing works are to be constructed.Section 4. That the property owners Wose property abuts alongFilmore Avenue, <strong>14</strong>th and 15th Streets in the areas described in Section1 <strong>of</strong> this resolution, shall pay the cost <strong>of</strong> the construction <strong>of</strong>the curbs, gutters, sidewalks, connections, sewer connections, andone-third <strong>of</strong> the cost <strong>of</strong> abutting street grading, graveling and pavingin front <strong>of</strong> , or abutting on or along their property, or be subjectto assessment for the cost <strong>of</strong> the special improv.ements.


1951--MINUT~_ aOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF QXF,QRD----------------,-----MMENT -lol£I!fDIAN--~"~'~ ~--~~,--~~~~~=-~ -'-".;;---.:-,--'::"'-----'='-- -~=:.o.._ ,--------" ---------- -_. -- --.".-"._."--' "-'Section 5. That the materials with which said street is to bespeeially improved shall be <strong>of</strong> any <strong>of</strong> that which is set i"orth inthe plans and specifications prepared 1J;y the '<strong>City</strong> Engineer, whichhave been a dopted and are now on file with the <strong>City</strong> Engineer.Section 6. That the <strong>City</strong> Clerk shall publish this resolutionas required by lmT, once a week for three weeks, and the propertyowners actually residing on property owned by them abutting on saidstreets and avenues, or on parts oi" said streets and avenues on whicllthe special improvements above mentioned are to be ccnstructed orotherwise actually occupying property owned by them abutting saidproposed improbements may file their written protest with the Clerkoi" the Mayor and Board oi" Aldermen ot the <strong>City</strong> oi" Oxf'ord, MiSSissippiagainst the construction oi" said iaprovements within i"ifteen daysatter the i"irst publication oi" this resolution.Section 7. That a copy <strong>of</strong> this resolution be spread upon theminutes oi" this meeting and that the &1ih day oi" November, <strong>1950</strong>,at 7:30 P. M., in the regular meeting room oi" this governing body, bei"ixed as the date, time and place i"or the meeting oi" this body to hearobjections and remonstrances that may be made to said t.pr~ts.Section 8. That this resolution take ei"i"ect and be in i"orce asprovided by law.Alderman H. S. S1akmoved the adoption oi" the resolution andAldermen W. or. Chandler seconded the motion.Alderman A. H. Avent voted YeaAlderman W. T. Chandler voted YeaAlderman T. E. Combs voted YeaAlderman B. J. Hilbun voted YeaAlderman H. S. Sisk voted YeaThe motion having received the affirmative vote oi" 5 ... bers oi"the Board oi" Aldermen present, the Mayor declared the laOtion passed..c:;-"-='+:1-"""-=and the resolution carried.~. ;( ~~~U4=-~MAYORCITY CLERK****************************TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF- OXFORD,MISSISSIPPI:we the undersigned propertyowners living on our respectiwproperties on the East and West sides ot North Seventh Street betweenthe intersection oi" the North line oi" Washington Avenue andPrice Street, constitutiBg more than i"ifty per cent oi" the propertyowners residing along said North 7th Street in the area defined,respecttully petition you t. :l(1) Construct in the area above set out curbs and gutters,storm sewers, drains, a.vered di tehes, and or any other works '.1'that may be necessary thereto; and we hereby specifically agreethat the cost therait~ shall be assessed against our respectiveproperties, as provided by Title 16, Division 16, Volume 5, .i"the Mississippi Code oi" 1942;(2) That you construct and pave said North 7th Street fromWashington Avenue to Pric:e Street, aS8essing one-third ot the costto the property owners on each side oi" North 7th Street in thearea above set out, and the <strong>City</strong> oi" Oxterd paying the other third;L--~ ____ ~ ____________ ~ ______ ~ ________ _-----------------


-_.----.-. -OEMENT - MERIDIAN:---- .. ., -.MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD(3) T4at, in the event it is necessary to carry th~ workson f'rom Washington Avenue to the place ef' Will Means, only, thatyour discr~tion prevail therein; and(4) That the assessment levied against the propert~ ownersover the above described area be made payable in cash b,y each individualproperty owner in the area tf1l' whatever part he may beobligated within ninety days from the date <strong>of</strong>' the confirmation orthe assessment, or in ten equal annual installllents, as they maychose and elect.Respectfully submitted,/s/ Eddie Johnson/s/ Calvin 1Att/s/ R. J. Threlkeld/s/ Anderson Harris/s/ Horace Peterson /s/ Temmie Joe Snelson ,/s/ Jpanna Miller/s/ W. M. Mitchell/s/ Cora Haywood/s/ A. D. Wiley/s/ Joanna Isom/s/ Rosa Lee Wiltins/s/ James Wilkjzts/s/ Mary E. Smith/s/ Johhnie Waters/s/ Eugene Pearson/s/ Andrew Morgan/s/ Ernest Campbell..- ,Property owner, but not resident on property along street in 8l!'eaabove set- out./ s/ W. H. DavidsonA RESOLUTION DECLARING NECESSARY CERTAIN SPECIAL IMPROVEMENTS ONNORTH 7TH STREET, THE CURBS, GUTTERS AND SID1!llALKS INCLUD­ED, BETWEEN THE INTERSECTION OF THE NORm UNE OF WASHING­TON AVENUE AND THE SOUTH UNE OF PRICE STREE';. PROVIDINGTHAT SPECIFICATIONS ARE ON FILE IN THE OF,FIOEOF THE CITYENGINEER'. PROVIDING FOR PUBUCATION OF THIS RESOLUTION, ANDFOR DATE, TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS TO THE IM­PROVEMENT', AND PROVIDING FOR SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AGAINSTABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS TO PAY FOR SAID IMPROVEMENTS.Section 1. Be and it is hereb,y resolved b.Y the Mayor andBoard <strong>of</strong>' Aldermen <strong>of</strong>' the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong>' <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi that, proceedingunder the 1942 MiSSissippi Code Sections on Special Improvements,Volume 3, Division 16, that it is necessary that street paving,curbs and gutters, incidental storm sewers and other drains beconstructed on North Seventh Street, and the East and West sidesthere<strong>of</strong>', between the intersection <strong>of</strong>' the North line <strong>of</strong>' WashingtonAvenue and the South line <strong>of</strong>' Price Street in the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong>' <strong>Oxford</strong> ,Mississippi, as shown b.Y the <strong>of</strong>'ficial map <strong>of</strong>' said <strong>City</strong> and theplans and specifications in the <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong>' the <strong>City</strong> Engineer.Section 2. That in paving said street as now shown by the<strong>of</strong>'f'icial city map <strong>of</strong>' Oxt'ord, MiSSissippi, and the proposed extensionto a connection with Price Street, grading, graveling andpaving, sidewalks, eurbs and gutters, and other drains and incidentalstorm sewers, it will be necessary to lay metal and otherpipe connections, and that theref'or and in all <strong>of</strong>' the other worksand things specified in Section 1 <strong>of</strong>' this resolution, the plansand specif'ications prepared b,y the <strong>City</strong> Engineer and now on f'ilein the <strong>City</strong> Engineer's <strong>of</strong>'f'ice be and they are hereb,y approved andadopted.Section 3.. That the grades specif'ied in the above mentionedplans and specif'ications are hereby adopted and established as tethe grades on which the above and f'oregoing works are to be constructed.Section 4. That the property owners whose property abutsa long North 7th Street in the area described in Section 1 <strong>of</strong>' thisresolution, shall pay the costs <strong>of</strong> constructing the sidewalks,curbs, gutters, water connections, sewer connections and one-third<strong>of</strong>' the cost <strong>of</strong>' the abutting street grading, graveling and pavementin tront <strong>of</strong>' or abutting along their property, or be subject to assessmentf'or the cost <strong>of</strong>' the special inprovements.


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDf •. -.D1!:J'fENT - M£AIDIAN------- --,---c-:-- ~..,-,--~.,...,..---------------------~---=~~~----~~= ----------- ----------------------.---,-,,- '-"::::-9f=F, =. ='!Section 5. That the materials with which said street is tobe specially improved shall be -any <strong>of</strong> that which is set forth in theplans and specifications prepared by the Gity Engineer, which havebeen adopted and are now on file with the <strong>City</strong> Engineer.Section 6. That the <strong>City</strong> Clerk shall publish this resolutionas required b.Y law, once a week for three weeks, and the propertyowners actually residing on property owned by them abutting on saids1ireet, or parts <strong>of</strong> street en which the special improvements abovementioned are to be constructed or .'bherwise actuaJ..ly occupying propertyowned by them abutting said proposed improvements may filetheir written protest vith the Clerk <strong>of</strong> the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermanot the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi against the construction<strong>of</strong> said improvements within fifteen days atter the first publication<strong>of</strong> this resolution.Section 7. That, at the option <strong>of</strong> the Mayor and Board ot Aldermen<strong>of</strong>. <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, the street paving, curbing, guttering,incidental sewers and drains, and other works declared necessaryherein may be done over the whole length <strong>of</strong> the street as shewn onthe Of'f'icial map <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi and the- proposed extensionspecified in foregoing sections hereot, or only that part <strong>of</strong> saidstreet shown on said <strong>of</strong>ficial map.Section 8. That a copy <strong>of</strong> this resolution be spread upon theminutes <strong>of</strong> this meeting and that the 7th day <strong>of</strong> November, <strong>1950</strong>,at 7.30 P. M., in the regular meeting room <strong>of</strong> this governingbody, be fixed as the date, time and place eor the meeting <strong>of</strong> thisbedy to hear objections and remonstrances that may be made to saidimprovements.Section 9. That this resolution take effect and be in forceas provided by law.Alderman Ben J. Hilbun,:mcved the adoption <strong>of</strong> the reaclutioaand Alderman W. T. Chandler, seconded the motion.Alderman B. J. Hilbun , votedAlderman A. H. Avent, votedYeaYeaAlderman W. T. Chandler, voted YeaAlderman H. S. Sisk , _ted YeaAlderman T. E. Combs , voted YeaThe MOtion having received the affirmative vote <strong>of</strong> all Aldermanpresent, the Mayor declared the motion carried and the resolution,adopted.&z(w.d4.~MAYORCITY CLERK************************~~****-:f-)f******The Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen received and ordered entered upon the minutes thefollowing report <strong>of</strong> elections returns in the MuniCipal Primary elections ot<strong>1950</strong>:<strong>Oxford</strong>, MississippiSeptember Z7, <strong>1950</strong>The Municipal Democratic Executive Committee <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, MississippiReport on Democratic Primary Elections held September 19, <strong>1950</strong> and onSeptember 26, <strong>1950</strong> for the nominationot Democratic Party candidatesfor the December <strong>1950</strong> general city election.- ---~---~" ----------"_._-


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDDEMENT - MERIDIANELECTION RErURNS FOR PRIMARY HELDSEPTEMBER 19, <strong>1950</strong>CANDIDATEA. H. AventRobert X. WilliamsE. T. HaneyNewt Kir€C. D. MaloneB. O. ElliottAlbert FengerA. G. BaileyBen J. HilbunWil.ey T. ChandlerA. H. RussellT. E. CaabsRobert Wright HickeyMarshalMarshalMarshalZ79355285ELECTION RETURNS FOR PRIMARY HEIDSEPTEMBER 26, <strong>1950</strong>Newt KiniMarshalC. D. MaloneMarshal473311/s/ Jas. M. Knight, Secretary*********************************~**~*STATE OF MISSISSIPPI ))SOUNTY OF LAFAYETTE )Signed and delivered, this the 15th day <strong>of</strong> September, <strong>1950</strong>./s/ Richard W. ElliottSTATE OF MISSISSIPPI))COUNTY OF LAFAYETTE)Circuit ClerkMY commission expires:OFFICE VOTE RECEIVED NOMINEE DECLAREDMayor 390Mayor 525 Robert X. WilliamsAlderman at Large 544 B. O. E1llottAlderman at Large 347Alderman Ward 1 63 .. ,Alderman Ward 1 139 Ben J. HilbunAlderman Ward 2 122 Wiley T. ChandlerAlderman Ward 2 49Alderman Ward 4 69Alderman Ward 4 166 Robert Wright HickeyNewt KingWithout opposition, Alderman H. S. Sisk was declared the nominee for Ward 3.Without opposition, W'. M. Reed, James M. Knight, J. B. Wooten, A. Garrett, andW. N. Ethridge were declared elected members <strong>of</strong> the Municipal Democratic ExecutiveCommittee.W. M. Reed, ChairmanThe following easement from R. W. Elliott and wife was ordered entered on the minuted andrecorded in the Land records <strong>of</strong> the County <strong>of</strong> Lafayette:For and in consideration <strong>of</strong> the benefits that have and will accrue toto us therefrom, we hereby convey and warrant in perpetuity to the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi an easement on, over, across and under the property purchased by me fromSpiro Valatos on May 4, 1946 as shown by warranty deed recorded in Deed <strong>Book</strong> No. 120at Page 50 <strong>of</strong> the land records <strong>of</strong> Lafayette County, Mississippi, described as theSoutheast fraction <strong>of</strong> JA)t No. 39 and the unopened street between Lots Nos. 36 and 39,all situated in Section 28, Township 8 South, Range 3 WSst, <strong>Oxford</strong>, Lafayette County,Mississippi, and according to the J. I. Caldwell <strong>of</strong>ficial map <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>"Mississippi, on file with the Chancery Clerk <strong>of</strong> Lafayette County, Mississippi and withthe ~or <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, MissiSSippi./ s/ Mrs. Lake McLarty ElliottPersonally appeared before me the undersigned authorj.ty at law in and for theState and County aforesaid, Richard W. E1llott and Mrs. Lake Mc(]!arty(Richard W.) Elliott,wife <strong>of</strong> Richard W. Elliott, who, each, acknowledged that they signed and delivered the foregoinginstrument on the day and year therein mentioned.Jan. 5, 1952.Given under ~ hand and <strong>of</strong>ficial seal, this the 15th day <strong>of</strong> September, <strong>1950</strong>./s/ Mrs. Verna H. McElreath


199MINl)JEPO~QKNQ. <strong>14</strong>,CIIY OF OXFORD~=~- "---"«--1!=o.t==£=Nr~-Ml:-=~=rDl::;;4lf="----''''''-'-~-:=::--==--='''''''---=~==-'--~ -~--="""""-:::-:--:-~:--:-"""="-"=-."-=~--'--=----~-,--=-:---"-----_'t__ ---"-"-'---~-'-'-=-.;;'--'-"-'-='---=~"-"-~..::.~-=-:--.==-~"--'--=-=~="--'-==-="" =-=-==_.The tollowing Waranty Deed from H. G. Daval1 and wite was ordered entered on theminutes and recorded in the land records 01' Latayette County:STATE OF MISSISSIPPI)LAFAnTl'E COUNTY 1,lIn consideration .1' the benet! ts that have and will accrue to me by reason thereotconvey and warrant to the <strong>City</strong> 01' Oxtord, Oxi'"ord, ~s&Jissippi, the land describeda8 being in Section 2S, Township S South, Range 3 west and being a part 01' Let 63and 64 as designated on the <strong>of</strong>ficiil map .1' the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi and moreparticularly described as follws: Beginning at a point where the East line 01'South 15th Street intersects the South line 01' J~on Avenue and running thence in aEasterly direction 160 teet to the Northeast corner 01' the H. L. Tate prf)perty andrunning thence in an Easterly direction alang the South line 01' Jf)hnson Avenue adistance 01' 60 teet to a point .1' beginning 01' this descriptionJ thence 4.a a lasterlydirection along the South line 01' Johnson Avenue a ,distance 01' 56 teet to a point;thence on a curVe to the right whose radius is 46 teet tor a distance 01' 60 teetplus or minus around said curve to a point, this point being on the West line 01'South 16th Street; thence in a Southerly direction on the West line .1' said South16th Street a distance 01' 7S teet to the South East cQrner 01' this property; thencein a Northerly direction along the West line 01' South 16th Street a distance <strong>of</strong> 78teet to a point; thence on a curve to the lett whose .radius is 59 teet tor adistance 01' 60 teet plus or minus around said curve to a point; thence in a Westerlydirection along the South line .1' Johnson Av~e a distance 01' 56 teet t. the point 01'beginning. It is intended to convey that portion 01' land lying between two curvesboth containing the same angles, the same length or curviture but 01' ditterentradaii. Situated in the County 01' Lafayette, the State <strong>of</strong> MisaisadppiWitness Our signatures this the 26th day 01' September <strong>1950</strong>.WITNESSED :/s/ Clar~ May Duvall/s/ H. G. DuvallSTATE OF MISSISS[fPI))LAFAYETTE COUNTYPersonally appeared betore me, C. H. Reach, N~ta~ Public 01' Lafayette County,insaid State, the within D8JBedHoward G. Duvall and Mrs. Clara May Duvall wife <strong>of</strong>said Howard G. Duvall who acknw1edges that they signed and delivered the foregoinginstrument en the day and year therein mentioned.Given under 'llf1 hand and <strong>of</strong>ficia,l S.eal <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Miss., this the 26th day 01'Sept., <strong>1950</strong>./s/ C. H. RetchNOTARY PUBLIC~ commission Expires April 15, 1951.********************************Pursuant to an advertisement in the <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle tor bids on fUel oil to be received onOctober 3, <strong>1950</strong>, the tol.lcJwing bids were received:Southern Petroleum Company.lc)~'Henry H. Cross 0-0. .2193LSouthern Petroleum Company bid was ,ac~epted,******************************************,said bid being the best and lowest bid.Upon motion made, seconded and passed, it was ordered that this !card do now recessuntil 7:30 P. M;, Tuesday, october 9, <strong>1950</strong>.IU '-------------~----~----------~


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDRECESS, REGULAR MEETING 7:30 P. M. OCTOBER 9, <strong>1950</strong>Pursuant to a recess order on October 3, <strong>1950</strong>, the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen met at the<strong>City</strong> Hall at 7:30 P. M. Tuesday, October 9, <strong>1950</strong>, when and where the foll-~"'''' werepresent:\7W~R. X. Williams, Mayor, PresidingA. H. Avent, Alderman at LargeHen Jack Hilbun, Alderman Ward OneW. T. Chandler, Alderman Ward TvoH. S. Sisk, Alderman Ward ThreeT. E. Combs, Alderman Ward Four******************************************C. p. Fulmer, Deputy <strong>City</strong> ClerkE. P. Lowe, <strong>City</strong> EngineerThomas R. Ethridge, Attorney**********************,: **********After the meeting had been called to order, the following business was transacted:,On motion made, seconded and passed unanimously, it was ordered that the following H t.to lUdders be published in the <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle in its issues <strong>of</strong> October 12, 19th and 26~ l.ceNOTICE TO BIDDERSWotice is hereb,y given that the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>,MiSSissippi, will receive sealed bids up until 7:30 p. M. November 7th, <strong>1950</strong> for thefollowing to-wit:Fifty 5/8 " X 3/4" water meters, meters to have bronze casesregistration to be in U. S. gallcms,' registers to be roundreading and to have long center sweep gallon hands. No meterconnection required.All bids shall be filed with the <strong>City</strong> Clerk at the <strong>City</strong> Hall, Oxi'ord, Misaissippi.The Mayor and Hoard <strong>of</strong> Aldermen reserVes the right to reject any ani all bids.R. X. Williams, MayorT. E. Combs, <strong>City</strong> Clerk.**********************************************On motion <strong>of</strong> Alderman T. E. Combs, seconded by Ben J. Hilbun and passed unanimouslyit was ordered that the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> give notice to bidders through the Ox1ord Eaglein its issues <strong>of</strong> October 12, 19, and 26th, <strong>1950</strong>:NOTICE TO BIDDERS'Notice is hereb,y given that the Mayor and ~orad <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Miss.will receive sealed bids for reinforced concrete storm sewer pipe; said bids to be basedon specifications on file in the <strong>City</strong> Engineer's Office and to be submitted to the <strong>City</strong>Clerk at his <strong>of</strong>fice in the <strong>City</strong> Hall at <strong>Oxford</strong>, MiSSissippi, on or before November 7th<strong>1950</strong> at 7:30 P. M.. The Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen reserve the right to reject any andall bids.'T. E. Combs, <strong>City</strong> ClerkC. P. Fulmer, D. C.********************************************Motion was made b,y Alderman W. T. Chandler, .seconded by Alderman Ben J~ Hilbun, and passedunanimously, and it was ordered that the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> give notice to bidders throught the<strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle in its issues <strong>of</strong> October 12th, 19th, and 26th, <strong>1950</strong>.NOTICE TO BIDDERSNotice is hereby given that the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Miss.,will receive sealed bids for one truck size It ton with flat hydraulic dump bed, saidbids to be based on specifications on file in the <strong>City</strong> Engineer's Ofrice and to be submitted•


2011M_INUTE aOOK No. ]4, CITY OF OXJORD------- -,,---to the <strong>City</strong> Clerk at his <strong>of</strong>fice in the <strong>City</strong> Hall at <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, on or before7:.30 P. M. November 7th <strong>1950</strong>. The Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen re~erVe the right to rejectany and all bids.************************T. E. Combs, <strong>City</strong> ClerkC. P. Ful.Jner, D. C.AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING OF VEHICLES ON CERTAIN SIDES OF CERTAINSTREETS FOR CERTAIN DISTANCES WITHIN THE CITY OF OXFORD, MISSISSIPPIINSTRUCTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO MARK S&ME ACCORDINGLY, PRESCRIBINGPENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF, PROVIDING THAT IT TAKE IMMEDIATE EFFECT,AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.Be it ordained by the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi;Section 1. That parking <strong>of</strong> automobiles and other vehicles is herebyprohibited on the fo11owing parts <strong>of</strong> the following streets and avenueswithin the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi:South side <strong>of</strong> Filmore Avenue from South Eight Street to South LamarStreetEast side <strong>of</strong> North Eleventh Street from Jefferson Avenue to WashingtonAvenue.Section 2. That the <strong>City</strong> Engineer is hereby authorized and instructedto mark the foregoing streets vi th ye110w lines so as to indicate that parkingis prohibited on said side <strong>of</strong> said streets for said distances.Seotion 3. That any violation <strong>of</strong> this ordinance shall be punished bya fine not exceeding One Hundred Dollars ($100.00), or by imprisoment for notlonger than thirty (.30) days, or by both such fine and imprisoment.Section 4. That because this ordinance is immediately necessary forthe preservation <strong>of</strong> the public safety, that it be in force and take effectfrom and after its passage, the Mayor and all members <strong>of</strong> the Board beingpresent and voting in favor <strong>of</strong> it.Adopted this 9th day <strong>of</strong> October, <strong>1950</strong>.R. X. Williams, MayorI, T. E. Combs, Clerk <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi herebycertify that the one (1) foregoing page constitutes an ordinance <strong>of</strong> the<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, MissiSSippi, as adopted by the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong>Aldermen <strong>of</strong> said <strong>City</strong> at a recessed meeting on October 9th, <strong>1950</strong>.( SEA L )*****************************On motion made,seconded and passed unanimously, it was ordered that taxi driver'spermit be issued to Ralph Bratton. Permit No. 122 was assigned te> Mr. Bratton.i '--*******************************I. . IU---------------------------------------~


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDDEMENT - MERIDIAN~ .. -;:."There came on for discussion the matter <strong>of</strong> the need for the <strong>City</strong> to issue special·improvement bonds to pay for certain special improvements which have been done overthe last few months and further for those to be done during the next few months.The <strong>City</strong> Engineer estimated that it WOuld be necessary to issue such bonds in theminimum amount <strong>of</strong> $200,000.00. Tbe <strong>City</strong> Attorney stated to the Mayor and ~oardthat it would be necessarY for there'to' be an agreement between the MayQr and ~oardand himself relative to a fee for the handling <strong>of</strong> said issue. He rurtber statedthat the usual and customary fee vas in the amount <strong>of</strong> 1% <strong>of</strong> the bond issue. Afterconsiderable discussion it vas agreed b,y and between the Mayor and Board and the <strong>City</strong>Attorney that the <strong>City</strong> Attorney would handle said issue for a fee <strong>of</strong> One ThousandDollars ($1,000), it being understood and agreed 'that the <strong>City</strong> would take care <strong>of</strong> allexpenses <strong>of</strong> the issue, including costs <strong>of</strong> printing the bonds, court costs, the fee<strong>of</strong> the state bond attorney, the fee <strong>of</strong> the usual approving attorneys, Charles &Trauernioht <strong>of</strong> St. Louis, Mo., and all other usual costs. All members <strong>of</strong> the Mayorand Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen agreed to the foregoing arrangement, as did the <strong>City</strong> Attorney.********************************The remainder <strong>of</strong> the time <strong>of</strong> the meeting was spent in equalizing the tax roll.*********************************Upon motion made, seconded and passed, it vas ordered that this Board do now recessuntil 7 o'clock P. M. Tuesday, October 10, <strong>1950</strong>.


J--------------------------~\MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD~-,,-... ::::------ . 'OE'M£NT:' ME1UDIAN .~--::::-:-----'-... ~.~---.--~,~-~.--, -, -----~.~-:-:---'-.-.;--------:-. ----< -----:--'-=---'-'--"-'-''-'-"--'--,-,-,--__-'---='-'-'_'-'---,-_'_'"=__.~,'-'-,-'-'=",-,-,__,__,~,_____-,=- ___,,_,___,,_'"-=--'_,_,,________,_~_"--"'-_.. c,-c __ ...-,. ,..cc._ c. __,_,. __., ,. _"-__••, ._. _"-' :::C,C'2031I.~RECESS, RECESS, REXlliLAR MEETING 7:00 P. M. OCTOI3ER 10, <strong>1950</strong>Pursuant to a recess order on October 9, <strong>1950</strong>, the Mayor and &ard or Aldermen met at the<strong>City</strong> Hall at 7:00 P. M., Tuesdq, ;~October 1ft" 1'50" when and where the. fo;Uowing werepresent:R. X. Williams, Mayor, Presisiing:8en Jack Hilbun, Alderman Wa;rd OneW'. T. Chandler, Alderman Ward TwoH. S. Sisk, Alderman liard ThreeT. E. Combs, Alderman Ward Four.***************************************Thomas R. Ethridge, AttorneyW. N. EthridgeC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk***************************************After the meeting had been called to order, the fo11ow~ business was trall8acted:C'ame on for consideration the matter <strong>of</strong> a settlement on the property known as the Wallproperty and described as part <strong>of</strong> Lets S1 and 91, this property being sold to the <strong>City</strong><strong>of</strong> Oxf'crd for taxes November 25, 1940. After some discussion Alderman l3en J. Hilbunmade a motion that the above described property be advertised in the <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle forsale to the highest bidder. The motion was seconded by Alderman T. E. Combs and passedunanimously and was so ordered.*********************************Came on for consideration the matter <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> having Winford McLarty's car repairedfor damages done by the <strong>City</strong> fiusher driven by Joe Dooley. After much discussion, motionwas made, seconded and passed unanimously ~d it was ordered that the <strong>City</strong> get three bidson repair ot said car. The following bids were sucm-ed:<strong>Oxford</strong> Motor C~lD.J>'PlY.Truss Motor C~Huggins and Hilbun MotOr CompanyHuggill8 and Hilbun Motor Company bid was accepted, said bid being the best and the lowestbid. It Was further ordered that Mr. McLarty's car' be repaired by Huggill8 and Hilbunat the above cost~ ,********************************The remainder <strong>of</strong> the time <strong>of</strong> the meeting was spent in equalizing the tax roll*********************************Upon motion made, seconded and passed, it was ordered that this l30ard do now recessuntil 7 o'clock P. M., Monday, October 16, 19~.,0;


- -DEMENT - MERIDIANMINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDRECESS, RECESS, RECESS REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P. M. OCTOBER 16, <strong>1950</strong>Pursuant to a recess order onOetober 10, <strong>1950</strong>, the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen met at the<strong>City</strong> Hall ay 7:00 P. M. Monday, October 16, <strong>1950</strong>, when and where the following werepresent:R. X. Williams, Mayor, PresidingA. H. Avent, Alderman at LargeBen Jack Hilbun, Alderman Ward OneW. T. Chandler, Alderman Ward TwoH. S. Sisk, Alderman Ward ThreeT. E. Combs, Alderman Ward FourC. P. Fulmer, Deputy


DEM!:flT - Rn!IOIAN"MINUTE aOO_K No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD------------------------------------===-:-==paid to the treasurer <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi in tull. withinninety days from the date <strong>of</strong> oonfirmation there<strong>of</strong>, or ~able innot exoeeding ten equal installments with interest from the date <strong>of</strong>the oonfirmation at the same rate as that fixed in the bonds issuedto raise the money to pay the oost <strong>of</strong> the said improvements, underthe terms <strong>of</strong> Seotion 7 <strong>of</strong> House !ill No. 76 <strong>of</strong> the Regular LegislativeSession <strong>of</strong> <strong>1950</strong>.Respeotfu1ly submitted,/s/ Edna !arry/ s/ J. W~ Rothchild/s/ Sallie Belle Duncan/s/ Mrs. F. C. Bailey.***********************A RESOLUTION DECLARING NECESSARY CERTAIN SPECIf,L IMPROVEMENTSON AND ALONG: - NORTH 9fH STREET FROM JACKSON AVENUE TOWASHINGTON AVENUE: WASHINGTON AVENUE FROM NORTH LAMARSTREET TO NORTH 9TH STREET; SOUTH 18TH STREET FROM ITSPRESENT TERMINUS BY WAY OF EXTENSION TO JOHNSON AVENUE;A VENT STREET FROM ITS PRESENT TERMINUS :eY WAY OF EXTEN­SION FROM HIL!UN AVENUE TO JEFFERSON AVENUE; SOUTH 10TH'STREEt l"IDWGARFIELD- -AVENUE -ro 'THE -SOUTHERN :C~ LIM­ITS; ADAMS FROM NORTH LAMAR STREET TO NORTH 15TH STREET;TYLER AVENUE FROM SOUTH 91'H STREET TO THE ILLINOIS CENTRALRAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY; SOUTH <strong>14</strong>TH STREET FROM PIERCE AVE­NUE TO UNIVERSITY AVENUE; EIM STREET FROM NORTH 9TH STREETTO PRICE STREET; AND SOUTH 16TH STREET FROM JOHNSON AVENUETO UNIVERSITY AVENUE; ALL IN THE CITY OF OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI,AS SHGlN ON THE OFFICIAL MAP THEREOF, AMENDMENTS AND ADDI­TIONS THERErO ON FILE WITH THE CITY ENGINEER OF OXFORD, MISS­ISSIPPI AND WITH THE CHANCERY CLERK OF LAFAYETTE COUNTY,MISSISSIPPI, AND AS SET FORl'H IN THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONSOF THE RESPECTIVE IMPROVEMENTS ON FILE WITH THE CITY ENGINEEROF THE CITY OF OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI.Seotion 1. 5e and it is hereby resolved by the Mayor and!oard <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi,'prooeedingunder the provisions <strong>of</strong> House !i11 No. 76 <strong>of</strong> the Regular <strong>1950</strong>Session <strong>of</strong> the Legislature <strong>of</strong> the State <strong>of</strong> MissiSsippi, that itis neoessary::(a) That grading, water, sanitary and storm sewer ]jnes,drainage, street paving, curbs and gutters, and a sidewalk. onone side <strong>of</strong> each <strong>of</strong> the follGWing projects be constructedtNorth 91'H Street from Jackson Avenue to WashingtonAvenue;Washington Avenue from North Lamar Street to North9th Street; .South 18th Street from its present terminus by way <strong>of</strong>extension to Johnson Avenue;' .Avent Street from its present terminus by way <strong>of</strong>extension from Hilbun Avenue to Jefferson Avenue; ,(b) That grading, widening, drainage, curbs, gutters, streetpaving, and a sidewalk on one side <strong>of</strong> each <strong>of</strong> the follGwing projeotsbe oonstructed:South 10th Street from Garfield Avenue to the southernoOrPOrate limits <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi;Street;Adams Avanue fram North Lamar Street to North 15thTyler Avenue from South 9th Street to the Illinois CentralRailroad right-<strong>of</strong>-way;(c) That grading, drain«ge, ourbs, gutters, street paving,and a sidewalk on one side <strong>of</strong> each <strong>of</strong> the following projects beconstructed;iJ--------------------------------------------------~


~>,,-.. --.;;-,~- . -.DEMENT - MERIDIANMINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDSOuth <strong>14</strong>th street from Pierce Avenue to University Avenue;Elm Street from North 9th Street to Price Street; andSouth 16th Street from Johnson Avenue to University Avenue;All in The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, as shown on the.fficial map there<strong>of</strong>, additions and amendments thereto on file withthe Oi ty Engineer <strong>of</strong>' <strong>Oxford</strong>, NissiSsi ppi and wi ththe Cbaricery-·Olerk <strong>of</strong> Lafayette County I -Mississippi, and as ·satforth in tha,·plans and specifications <strong>of</strong> therespective.j;xl"ojectsand tmpnovementson file with the <strong>City</strong> Ebgineer <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississipp.Section 2. That in grading, laying water, sanitary and stormsewer lines, drainage, street paving, constructing curbs, guttersand sidewalks, and extending and widening streets and avenues saidimprovements require unusual outley for which the General ImprovementFund is not sufficient and for which the General ImprovementFund should not be used.Section 3. Be it further resolved that the plans and specificationsprepared by the <strong>City</strong> Engineer and now on file in the <strong>City</strong>Engineer's <strong>of</strong>fice providing for the construction <strong>of</strong> the above mentionedstreet pavement and improvements enumerated in Section 1 and2 <strong>of</strong> this resolution be and the same are hereby approved and adopted.Section 4. That the grades specified in the plans and specificationsmentioned in Section 3 <strong>of</strong> this resolution are hereby adoptedand established as to the grades on which said pavement, curbs, guttersand other works and improvements herein enumerated and referred to areto be constructed.Section 5. That the property owners whose property abuts on theseveral streets and avenues enumerated in Section 1 <strong>of</strong> this resolutionshall pay the costs and expenses <strong>of</strong> constructing the curbs, gutters,storm sewers, incidental drains, water and sewer connections,91done-third <strong>of</strong> the costs and expenses (one-third on each side <strong>of</strong> thestreets and avenues) <strong>of</strong> abutting street grading, graveling and paving,computed in the manner provided by Section 5 <strong>of</strong> House Bill No. 76 <strong>of</strong>the Acts <strong>of</strong> the Regular Legislative Session <strong>of</strong> <strong>1950</strong>, or be subjectto assessment <strong>of</strong> said costs and expenses as provided by Section 7<strong>of</strong> House Bill No. 76 <strong>of</strong> the Aets <strong>of</strong> the Regular Legislative Session<strong>of</strong> <strong>1950</strong>. ' 'Section 6. That the materials with which said streets and avenuesand other works are to be constructed and/or paved and speciallyimproved shall be any <strong>of</strong> that which is set forth in the plans andspecifications prepared by the <strong>City</strong> Engineer which have been adoptedand are now on file with the <strong>City</strong> Engineer.Section 7. That the <strong>City</strong> Clerk shall publish this resolutionas required by law, once each week for three successive pUblicationsin the <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, a public newspaper having a general circulationin <strong>Oxford</strong>, MiSSissippi, and any person aggrieved may appear in person,by attorney or by petition and make or file a protest against theconstruction <strong>of</strong> said improvements within fifteen days after the firstpublication <strong>of</strong> this resolution.Section 8. That a copy <strong>of</strong> this resolution be spread upon theminutes <strong>of</strong> this meeting, and that the 7th day <strong>of</strong> November, <strong>1950</strong>, at7 .' clock P. M., in the regular meeting room <strong>of</strong> this governing body,be fixed as the date, time and place for the meeting <strong>of</strong> this body tohear objections and remonstrances that may be made to said improvements;notice being hereby specifically given that petitions may befiled with the <strong>City</strong> Clerk at the <strong>City</strong> Hall in <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi,or that petitions may be filed and appearances made, either in personor by attorney, with the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen at the <strong>City</strong>H all in <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi at the time and place herein above setforthSection 9. That this resolution take effect and be in force asprovided by law.Adlerman T. E, Combs moved the adoption <strong>of</strong> the resolution andAlderman H. S. Sisk seconded the motion.


MIN.LJTE BQOKNQ. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF_OXFORDDEMENT - "'-El!l1l1AN -- ,':":':;- ._-=---'=--"-.---=-::' -=--=-=-.'-C--.,---'-C-'-'_---=----=--""-------.---·------------~--_,=;t=':I=_______ . ____ .ll---c--'-'-___ -=-.;;.=-'-'-="-'-===--=---=---=_.::.:..-c·..:.Alderman A. H. Avent voted YeaAlderman T. E. Combs voted YeaAlderman H. S. Sisk voted YeaAlderman W. T. Chandler not votingAlderman B. J. Hilbun voted yeaThe motion having received the affirmative vote <strong>of</strong> four members<strong>of</strong> the Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen present, the Mayor declared the motion passedand the resolution adopted.- iIIIIThis resolution is this, the 16th day <strong>of</strong> October, <strong>1950</strong>, approved.Attest:*********************Mr. J. H. Purvis, Mr .zI.tonPurvis and Dr. Allison Busby appeared before theMayor and !loard for the purpose ot effecting a settlement <strong>of</strong> the claim <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Oxford</strong> against Mr. J. H. Purvis for back taxes, ad valorem and paving, from 1930through 1949. The matter having been pending for some time and the Hayor Bnd:Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen being <strong>of</strong> the opinic>n that a compromise settlement is to the bestinterests <strong>of</strong> The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> and all parties concerned, the Mayor and <strong>City</strong>Clerk were directed to ex"'cute a quit claim deed to J. H. Purvis on that part otLot 87 in Section 21, Towhship 8 South, Range 3 West, <strong>Oxford</strong>, lafayette County,Mississippi~ heret<strong>of</strong>ore taken in by the <strong>City</strong> for back taxes, upon Mr. Purvispaying $863.68, the amount <strong>of</strong> delinquent taxe~, and interest thereon.STATE OF MISSISSIPPI ))COUNTY OF LAFAYETTE )• < •For and in consideration <strong>of</strong> the sum <strong>of</strong> Eight HUDdredand Sixty-Three and (;JJ/IOO ($863.68) llollars paid, the receipt<strong>of</strong> which is hereby acknowledged, and by authority <strong>of</strong> an ordermade by the Mayor and !loard <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> ~ord,Mississippi at a regular recess meeting ot that Governing !ladyheld at the <strong>City</strong> Hall in <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi at 7 o'clock P. M.,Monday, October 16, <strong>1950</strong>, we, in our <strong>of</strong>ficial capacities, conveyand quitclaim unto J. H. Purvis all right, title and interestThe <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, ...... ', Mississippi may have in and tothe following described land:. ,Part <strong>of</strong> Lot No. 87 in Section 21, Township 8 South,Range 3 West, in <strong>Oxford</strong>, Lafayette County, Mississippi, moreparticuiarlY described as beginning at the Southwest corner <strong>of</strong>said Lot No. 87, running thence North along the West line <strong>of</strong>Lot No. 87 a distance ot <strong>14</strong>0 teet; thence East at right anglesa distance ot 115 teet; thence South parallel to the West lineot Lot No. 87 to the North line ot Jackson Avenue; and thenceWest along the North line ot Jackson Avenue a distance ot 115teet to the point ot beginning; this being the property boughtby the grantee, Huberi;Purvis, March 25, 1931 as shown by Deed!look l03,at Page 494, and on June 18, 1932 by Deed ~o~ 105at Page 91.Witness our hands and otticial seal, this the 17thday ot October, <strong>1950</strong>.THE CITY OF OXFORD, OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI,!lYIG ,)( V~ ,--,~ ie." -'"Mayor -


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDOEMI::NT - MERIDIANAttest::<strong>City</strong> ClerkSTATE OF MISSISSIPPI)CITY OF OXFORD )COUN'l'Y OF LAFAYETTE, )Pers.nally appeared before the undersigned authorityat law in 'lnd for the State and County aforesaid, R. X. Williams,Mayor <strong>of</strong> The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> Oxf"ord, Mississippi, and T. E. Combs, <strong>City</strong>Clerk <strong>of</strong> said <strong>City</strong>, who, each, acknowledge that, acting in theirrespective <strong>of</strong>ficial capacities, duly authorized so to do, signedand delivered the foregoing instrument on the day and datethere--­in set forth, for the purposes therein stated.Given under rrry hand and <strong>of</strong>ficial seal, this the 17thday <strong>of</strong> October, <strong>1950</strong>.MY commission expires~**********************Motion was made by Alderman T. E. COmPs, seconded by Alderman H. S. Siskand passed unanimously and it was ordered that a culvert be placed at theNorth end <strong>of</strong> North 9th Street.************************Came on for consideration the matter <strong>of</strong> repairing fence on property owned b.1Mrs. Kate Jackson that waB torn down during street construction in A.vent A.cresand after discussion <strong>of</strong> the matter, motion was made, seconded and passed •unanimously, and it was ordered that the fence be rebuilt by the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Oxford</strong>.***************u****u*~}Came on for consideration the matter <strong>of</strong> buying'extra equipment for the<strong>City</strong> Substation, and Mr. C. E. Harrison, Superintendent <strong>of</strong> the Light and WaterDepartment, outlined use <strong>of</strong> extra equipment and reconnnended that the <strong>City</strong>buy said equipment from Westinghouse. Motion was made, seconded and passedunanimously and it was ordered that the <strong>City</strong> buy the equipment recoIllBendedby Mr. Harrison.**********************On motion made, seconded and passed unanimously, it was ordered that taxidriver's permit be issued to Linder Metts. Permit No. 123 was assigned toMr. Metts.********************Upon motion made, seconded and passed, it was ordered that this Board do nowrecess until 7 :00 P. M. Wednesday, 0ctober 18, <strong>1950</strong>


209MtNUJE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDnn-tEIIT - ImmlTA IIc_--",-==-_· -' -'---.. _-_._._--#_..--'="---"==... ~."-' ... =."-' .. -::....O-~"--_-'=-"RECESS, RECESS, RECESS, RECESS REGULAR MEETING 7:00 ;p. M. OCTOBER 18, <strong>1950</strong>Pursuant to a recess order on October 16, <strong>1950</strong>, the Mayor and !oard <strong>of</strong> Alderment met at the<strong>City</strong> Hall at '1:00 P. M. Wednesday, October 18, <strong>1950</strong>, when and where the following werepresent:R. X. Williams, Mayor, PresidingA. H. Avent, Alderman at Large!en Jack Hilbun, Alderman Ward OneW. T. Chandler, Alderman Ward TwoT. E. Combs, Alderman Ward Four***********************Thomas R. Ethridge, <strong>City</strong> AttorneyC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Ci'by Clerk***********************After the meeting had been called to order, the following business was transacted:Mr. Sterling Chandler <strong>of</strong> Cady and Company, Incorporated, Columbus, Mississippi, appearedbefore the M8yor and !card in the interest <strong>of</strong> his company and its associates advan~ingcertain credit to the <strong>City</strong> for special improv.ment purposes, the content <strong>of</strong> his ~~ematksbeing incorporated in the following proposal, submitted in the form <strong>of</strong> the followingletter:October 17, <strong>1950</strong>Hon. Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen<strong>Oxford</strong>, MississippiWhereas you propose to issue bonds in an amount <strong>of</strong> approximately'$265,405.92 (or not to exceed $300,000.00), or any part there<strong>of</strong> as may benecessary, for the purpose <strong>of</strong> paying the co,yv<strong>of</strong> street improvements,street paving, water and sewer system improvements and other city work, andwhereas, prior to the issuance <strong>of</strong> said bonds, you desire to borrow moneyfor the payment <strong>of</strong> said improvements, said money to be borrowed for a periodnot to exceed twelve months and to be secured by full faith and credit notes<strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, MiSSissippi,We hereby propose to lend to the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, for aperiod not to exceed twelve months from date, whatever amount the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Oxford</strong> may need for the abovementioned purposes, but not to exceed$300,000.00, said money to be loaned to said <strong>City</strong> either all at one timeor at various times in the amounts then needed, provided that said <strong>City</strong> hasthe legal authority to borrow in such manner and that said loan will be inaccordance with the laws <strong>of</strong> the state <strong>of</strong> Mississippi, and said loan to beapproved as to legality by Messrs. Charles and Trauernicht, Attorneys <strong>of</strong>S~. Louis, Missouri, said loan to be at the rate <strong>of</strong> two per cent(2%) per annum, and to be secured as outlined above,. \Provided that when bonds are issued for the purposes outlined abovewe shall have the privilege to purchase said bonds, and you hereb,y agree tosell said bonds to us, this agreement to be in consideration <strong>of</strong> the factthat we lend to said <strong>City</strong> the money required for immediate or short timefinancing as outlined above; and we hereb,y agree to purchase said bonds,provided that said bonds are delivered to us within ninety days from date,but the acceptance <strong>of</strong> said bonds after ninety days from date to be optionalwith us; said bonds to bear the rate <strong>of</strong> ~ per annum, payable send-annually,to mature according to law and to be payable at the Union Planters NationalBank and Trust Company, Memphis, Tennessee, and to be direct obligations <strong>of</strong>the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, and provided that we are to pay you forsaid bonds par and accrued interest to date <strong>of</strong> delivery at the point thatwe specifY, and we will pay cost <strong>of</strong> printing bonds and the fee <strong>of</strong> Messrs.Charles and Trauern1cht, attorneys <strong>of</strong> st. Louis, Missouri, for approval <strong>of</strong>----_ .. _--_.-_ ....


______•••••.0 •• _.~••••• _ ••• _ •• '••/210.~,...DEMENT - MERIDIAN~.- ...:#--.MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDlegality <strong>of</strong> said bonds provided further that this agreement will be subjecttoapprovai by Messrs. Charles and Trauernicht, Attorneys, as to legality<strong>of</strong> all terms and privided that if said bonds cannot be legally issued soldand delivered to us, as outlined above, then we shall not be obligated tolend to said <strong>City</strong> the money for immediate or short time financing asproposed above, and said <strong>City</strong> will not be obligated to deliver said bondsto us.:Bond Department,Uniom Planters National Bank and Trust CompanyMemphis, TennesseeM. A. Sanders & Company, Inc.,Memphis, TennesseeRespectfully submitted,Cady and Company, Ine.Columbus, MiSSissippiAccepted and agreed to by resolution duly passed by the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong>Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, MiSSissippi this ...1fL ,day <strong>of</strong> October,<strong>1950</strong>.-Attest: ~Lt,.<strong>City</strong> ClerkAfter duly considering the remarks <strong>of</strong> Mr. Chandler and the foregoing proposaland deendng -;ft to be worthwhile for the <strong>City</strong> to enter into such' an agreemeht withCady and Company, Inc. and associates, on motion <strong>of</strong> Alderman Hilbun, secondedby Alderman Combs, it was moved that the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen authorizeand direct the Mayor and <strong>City</strong> Clerk to accept and agree to said proposal andexecute said acceptance and agreement in behalf <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong>. Upon the Mayorputtin~ the motion for a vote all members <strong>of</strong> the Board voted in favor <strong>of</strong> saidmotion, and the Mayor declared the motion carried.************************Upon motion made, RP,conded and passed, it was ordered that this Board do now recessuntil 7:00 p. M., Monday, October 23rd, <strong>1950</strong>


t,Dm~T- M~AIOlAN'--"=~----.- ..--.-____U_..:..-._..--'---'-"-------'MIN'UTE BOOK. No. <strong>14</strong>, CJJY OF.OXFORD--.---~-'-~--:;-.-:-:::-:-:---.,-, -----.-------~----. -~------ -.. -2111I IiIII.~'-".:.~ .. = .. =.=-.=.=",,=''I!; ~RECESS', RECESS, RECESS, RECESS, REGULAR MEEn'ING 7:00 P. M. OCTOBER,23, <strong>1950</strong>Pursu~nt to a recess order on October 18, <strong>1950</strong>, the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen met at the<strong>City</strong> Hall at 7:00 P. M. Monday, October 23, <strong>1950</strong>, when and where the following werepresent:R. X. Williams, Mayor, PresidingA. H. Avent, Alderman at LargeBen Jack Hilbun, Alderman Ward OneW. T. Chandler, Alderman Ward TwoT. E. Combs, Alderman Ward Four********************Thomas R. Ethridge, <strong>City</strong> AttorneyC. P. Fulmer, Deputy <strong>City</strong> Clerk*******************After the meeting had been called to order, the following business was transacted::Came on for oonsideration the matter <strong>of</strong> d:Lscontinuing the use <strong>of</strong> the courtesy cards for out<strong>of</strong>-townoars and after a full discussion <strong>of</strong> the matter, Alderman T. E. Combs made a motionthat the present use <strong>of</strong> the oourtesy card system for over parking be discontinued altogether.Alderman W. T. Chandler seoonded the above motion and the following vote was tabulated::Alderman W. T. Chandler voted YeaAlderman A. H • Avent votedAlderman T. E. Combs votedYeaYeaAlderman :Ben J. Hilbun voted Nay'Alderman H. S. Sisk not present.*******************Came on for consideration the matter <strong>of</strong> J. C. Humets salary,wilich has been paid at the rate<strong>of</strong> $50.00 per week. Atter a discussion <strong>of</strong> the matter, motion was made, seconded and passedunanjmously and it was ordered that beginning the 1st <strong>of</strong> November that Mr. Htune receive hispay on a monthly basis. It was further ordered that Mr. Hume be issued a check for $200.00o. the first day <strong>of</strong> each month.********************The'"Mq'or and Board <strong>of</strong>' Aldermen received letters from Mrs. Joe Woodward and Noel Hodgerequesting that property owned by them betveen South Lamar Street and South 11th Streetand facing University Avenue be changed from residential district to commercial district.After due consideratio:t;l motion was made, .. econded and passed Wlanimously that thGserequests be granted. It was further ordered that the <strong>City</strong> Attorney prepare the ordinance}for said change.********************l'.____.lL_.,..__.____._~____._~.,.__.....___., ...


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDDEMENT - MERIDIAN-------..;;.Pursuant to '}:1. o1',1er on the m:l.rnr~r;s <strong>of</strong> the HOell1'lr Hootinc <strong>of</strong> the 1-1'1;)T01' o.~d :30::1'


2131ID~ME~· MnI~IAN ."*--- --'--=-.MI~UTEBOQK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD~-' ,---- ..-"-,'-.-.. '-.~----.- .. - ..-.. ':::.RECESS, RECESS, REC:rss 1 RECESS:, RECESS, REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P. M. OCTOBER 24, <strong>1950</strong>···11'=jI, tPursuant to a recess order on October 23, <strong>1950</strong>, the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen met at the<strong>City</strong> Hall at 7:00 P. M., Tuesday, October 24, <strong>1950</strong>, when and where the following were present::R. X. W-.illlams, Mayor, PresidingA. H. Avent, Alderman at Large!en J. Hilbun, Aldermen Ward OneWiley T. Chandler, Alderman Ward TwoT. E. Combs, Alderman Ward Four*********************C. P. Fulmer, Deputy C1 ty ClerkC. D. Malone Marshal**************************Af'ter the meeting had been called to order, the following business was transacted:The entire time was spent equalizing the tax rolls.************************Upon motion made, seconded and passed, it was ordered that this Board do now recess until7 :00 P. M., ~sday, October 26, <strong>1950</strong> •.. ~--------.--....-----_.... , ... ,- ~~-


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDOf!MENl - MERIDIAN:=.;:c. __ ~#RECESS, RECESS, RECESS, RECESS, RECESS, RECESS, REGULAR~MEETING 7: 00 p. M. OCTOBER ~6, <strong>1950</strong>Pursuant to a reoess order on October 24, <strong>1950</strong>, the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong>'A1dermen met at the<strong>City</strong> Hall at 7:00 P. M. Thursday, Ootober 26, <strong>1950</strong>, when and where the following werepresent:R. X. Williams, Mayor, PresidingA. H. Avent, Alderman at LargeW. T. Chandler, Alderman Ward TwoH. S. Sisk, Alderman Ward ThreeT. E. Combs, Alderman Ward Four*****************'C. p. Fulmer, Deputy <strong>City</strong> ClerkE. P. Lowe, <strong>City</strong> Engineer*****************Arter the meeting had been oa11ed to order, the following business was transaoted::Came on for oonsideration the matter <strong>of</strong> allowing $50.00 for petty oash for the Park Commissionand atter a disoussion <strong>of</strong> the matter,motion was made by Alderman Combs, seoondedby Alderman H. S. Sisk and passed unanimously and it was ordered that Mr. Fulmer issuea warrant in the above amount to be used for petty oash for the Park Commission.***************************The remainder <strong>of</strong> the time was spent equalizing the tax roll.*************************Upon motion made, seoonded and passed, it was ordered that this Board do now reoess until7:00 P. M., MOnday, Ootober 30, <strong>1950</strong>


215'r--:""""'-"""""'---~--~- ---.. -----O-:DE::-::"':ENT ~lDI4N'-~=::....::=,,'-',,~----------,--~ .-~ --~---MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY QJ OXFORD~~:.c:.:.= __. -~~-'- ,,---~-.-"'-~----''--~.''''''--. ----.----~-------'- ------ --- --- - - ------- - ~.~ ..__:.._ .:.-~----.~~.:1Fl==="RECESS, RECESS, RECESS, RECESS, RECESS, RECESS, RECESS, REGULAR MEETINGOCTO~ER 30, <strong>1950</strong>Pursuant to a recess order on October 26, the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen met at the<strong>City</strong> Hall at 7:00 P. M., Monday, October 30, <strong>1950</strong>, when and where the following werepresent::R. X. Williams, Mayor, PresidingA. H. Avent, Alderman at LargeBen J. Hilbun, Alderman Vard OneH. S. Sisk, Alderna.n Ward ThreeT. E. Combs, Alderman Ward Four******************C. E. Harrison, Superintendent Light and Water Dept.E. P. Love, <strong>City</strong> EngineerC. F. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk and Tax Collector*****************Came on for consideration the matter <strong>of</strong> building the foundation for the <strong>City</strong> Substation,and after a full discussion <strong>of</strong> the matter, motion was made, seconded and passed unanimouslyand it was ordered that Mr. Harrison, Superintendent <strong>of</strong> the Light and water Department,proceed with said foundation at Light Plant with <strong>City</strong> labor.*******************Came on for consideration the matter <strong>of</strong> some <strong>of</strong> the occupants <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> Veterans HousingUnit desiring to install nauura1 gas and it came to the attention <strong>of</strong> the Mayor and Board<strong>of</strong> Aldermen that some <strong>of</strong> the tenants were using Butane gas. It being a violation <strong>of</strong> therules and regulations <strong>of</strong> the United Gas Corporation to install natural gas where ButaneGas is being used, Alderman Avent made a motion that the users <strong>of</strong> BUtane Gas be notifiedto eliminate Butane Gas from their apartments and convert to natural gas. This motionwas seconded by Alderman Sisk and passed unanimously.**********************Came on the matter <strong>of</strong> settlement with Paul l4uJ.lis on a claim by him to personal injuriessustained by him on or about <strong>January</strong> 10, <strong>1950</strong> while assisting in laying some heavy metalwater main pipe,s on Tyler Avenue between Fifth and Ninth Streets in the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>,Mississippi. Mayor Williams reported that Mr. Mullis was agreeable to a full, final: andcomplete settlement <strong>of</strong> all claims he had on account there<strong>of</strong>. Alderman Combs moved thatthe Mayor be au:lihorized to settle with Mr. Mullis at and for the sum <strong>of</strong> $750.00, if MrsMullis would join in the release. Alderman Hilbun seconded the motion, and on vote <strong>of</strong>the four members <strong>of</strong> the Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen present the motion was carried.Following is a copy <strong>of</strong> Warrant No. 7811 making the settlement and the release there<strong>of</strong>atached:THE CITY OF OXFORD, HIISSISSIPPIMAYOR'S OFFICENUMBER 7811OXFORD, MISS;To the <strong>City</strong> Depository:Pay to Paul Mullis, or order SEVEN HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOlLARD($750.00)On account and in full, complete and final settlement <strong>of</strong>all claims, demands and liabilities Paul Mullis has or may haveagainst the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi for, and on accountor growing out <strong>of</strong> injuries sustained by the said Paul Mullis, whileassisting in laying water main on Tyler Avenue, between 5th and 9thStreets in The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, on or about <strong>January</strong> 10th,<strong>1950</strong>.


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD-----Ō£MENT - MERIDIAN'-'"--- _ ... - ...Payable out <strong>of</strong> Water and Light Fund.By order <strong>of</strong> the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen, M. B. <strong>14</strong> Pages 215 and216Combs, <strong>City</strong> Clerk&xw.dt-'~" MayorIn consideration <strong>of</strong> the sum <strong>of</strong> Seven Hundred >'and Fifty ($750.(10)Dollars paid meO,y' THE CITY OF OXFORD, <strong>Oxford</strong>, ~ississippi, the receiptwhere<strong>of</strong> is hereb: acknowledged, I, Paul ~ullis, the undersigned, dohereby release and forever discharge the said THE CITY OF OXFORD, <strong>Oxford</strong>,Mississippi from any claim, demand, or liability, or payment <strong>of</strong>any further or other sums <strong>of</strong> money for and on account or growing out<strong>of</strong> the fo11mnng mentioned matter and claim, viz:, On or about <strong>January</strong> 10th, <strong>1950</strong>, as an employee, <strong>of</strong> The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Oxford</strong>, <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, I was assistin(~ in laying heavy metalwater main pipe on Tyler Avenue, between 5th and 9th Streets, in The<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi. I got down into the open d'itch to assistin letting a joint down into place, but, because <strong>of</strong> row size andthe narrowness <strong>of</strong> the ditch, the pipe would not go down,' wedging againstmy stomach and the ditch bank, and causing an umbilical hernia to developein my body, and resulting in much physical pain and mental suffering,as well as loss <strong>of</strong> time and incapaciting me to do heavylabor.I acknowledge hereby the payment to me, in aqdition to theSeven Hundred and Fifty ($750.(10) Doa11ars hereinabove paid, the paymentby The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, <strong>of</strong> the straight time Iwould have made had I not been injured as aforesaid, ,.rith regard towhether I worked or not, since the date <strong>of</strong> :my injury as aforesaid.And I hereby accept the said sum <strong>of</strong> $750.00 in full satisfaction,acquittance and discharge <strong>of</strong> all claims I may have against the saidTHE CITY OF OXFORD, <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississirpi, and/or its Agents and Employees,growing out <strong>of</strong> or in any manner connected with the cause or matterabove set forth; and do contract and agree that the payment <strong>of</strong> saidamount shall operate as a perpetual bar to any suit or other processfor the collection <strong>of</strong> enforcement <strong>of</strong> said claim, and shall be in fulldischarge, compromise and se~t1ement <strong>of</strong> any cause or suit which may havebeen instituted by me and be pending before any court or tribunal againstsaid THE CITY OF OXFORD, <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, or any judgement or decreewhich may heret<strong>of</strong>ore have been entered or obtained in my favor againstsaid <strong>City</strong>, arising or growing cut <strong>of</strong> the claim or demand set forth above.It is hereby expressly amdexstOOd 2nd agreed The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, <strong>Oxford</strong>,Mississippi is under no obligation or requirement to take or retain mein its employment or service in any position or capacity whatever.Witnesses:Given under' my hand and seal, this the 1st day <strong>of</strong> Nov. , <strong>1950</strong>./sl J. T. Davis /sl Paul Mullislsi Edith Mullis***********************On motion made, seconded and passed unanimously, it is ordered that this Board donow adj ourn sine die.~~<strong>City</strong> Clerkl


___21~I, __ =~c..____"___,_ C,,-MINUTE BOQK Ng. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXJORD~ ~.-----" OEME'RT - ME'RfCiTAN ,.=__, ~ ___- _---'---'--"'--... -.-----.. --------,---, .. --- .... --"---' -- -----· .. ·----·-..:=...:...-=T=!F"U NIT E D STATES AMERICA:=-===S TAT EOFMIS SIS SIP P ICOUNTYOFL A FAY E T T ECIT Y****OFOXFORD* * * * ** * * ** * ** * ** **REGULAR MEETING 7:30 P. M. NOVEMBER 7, <strong>1950</strong>Be it remembered that the Board <strong>of</strong> Mayor an~ Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Missi~sippi, metin regular session at the <strong>City</strong> Hall at 7:30 P. M., Tuesday November 7, <strong>1950</strong>, it being thetime and place fixed by law for the holding <strong>of</strong> said meeting, vhen and,where the fo+lowing werepresent:R. X. Williams, Mayor, PresidingBen J. Hilbun, Alderman, Ward OneA. H. Avent, Alderman at Largew. T. Chandler, Alderman, Ward TwoH. S. Sisk, Alderman, Ward ThreeT. E. Combs, Alderman, Ward Four******.*.:~*****************~~***********~****C. P. Fulmer, Deputy <strong>City</strong> Clerk,Thomas R. Ethridge, AttorneyW. ' N. EthridgeC. D. Malone, MarshalE. P. Lowe, <strong>City</strong> EngineerC. E. Harrison, Supt. Water and Light Dept.********************************************After the meeting had been called to order, the following business was transacted:On motion made, seconded and passed unanimously, it was ordered that the minutes <strong>of</strong> theprevious meeting be adopted as read.***********************************************On motion made, seconded and passed, it was ordered that the following accounts be allowed forpayment:WARRANT NO.TO WHOMACCOUNT NO.AMOUNT-- - .. - .. - .. ~-~--~~~~~-~~~~~~~~~~~~~781078J.2781378<strong>14</strong>7815781678177818781978207821,7822.CORPORATION FUNDAvent, A. H., salary for OctoberChandler, W. T., salary for OctoberCombs, T. E., salary for OctoberHilbun, Ben J., salary for OctoberSisk, H. S., salary for OctoberEthridge, Thomas R., salarJ for OctoberFulmer, C. P., salary for OctoberNona E. Woodward, salary for OctoberW. G. Kimmons, salary for OctoberC. D. Malone, salary for OctoberR. H. Mills, salary for OctoberMrs. Rose Rowland, salary for October110110110110110115111116113112174l47$25.0025.0025.0025.0025.0075.00111.8071.42, 190.40209.30.180.00. 100.00'j!!II


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDDEMENT - MERIDIANWARRANT NO. T.Q.JlliQM ACCOUNT NO.AMOUNT, .7823782478257826782778287829783078317832783378347835783678377838760577667774778777907793780178027891789178927893799L~78947895789678977898789979007901790279037"!047905790679077908790979097909791079117912791379<strong>14</strong>7916791779187919792079217922'7923R. E. Todd, salary for OctoberR. X. Williams, salary for OctoberIra Mills, salary for OctoberE. P. Lowe, salary for OctoberC. H. Roach, salary for OctoberBeulah Sharp Lyles, salary for OctoberMoody Nelson, salary for OctoberBill Inmon, salary for OctoberCharles G. Stone, salary for October - Park CommissionBon McElreath, salar;r fer October - Park CommissionHildergarde Lundy, salary for OctoberBeatrice M. Stone, salary for OctoberG. D. Parker, salary for October for Fire DepartmentLafayette County Health DepartmentLafayette County Libra!"; - pro-rataChancery Clerk, Lafayette County, allotment for restroomC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll for October 7, <strong>1950</strong>The First Nationql Bank, taxes withheld for Sept.C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll Oct. <strong>14</strong>, <strong>1950</strong>C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, half <strong>of</strong> month rent refund to E. J.BennetteC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, Petty Cash, Oct. 20, <strong>1950</strong>C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll Oct. 21, <strong>1950</strong>D. G. Neilson, Jr., Treas. - Park Commission - Petty CashC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll Oct. 28, <strong>1950</strong>Southern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co., Oct. bill - Fire DepartmentSou+.hern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co., Oct. bill - <strong>City</strong> HallD. H. Marchbanks & Co., policemen BondMrs. Robert Torrey, C. P. Fulmer bondDement Printing Co., sheets for Daily Cash <strong>Book</strong>Dement Printing Co., payroll envelopesUnited Gas Corporation, Oct. bill for <strong>City</strong> HallJ. E. Neilson Co., ~3ry Buie MuseumAmerican-laFrance Foamite Corp, wrenches for Fire Dept.PARK COMMISSION:Gathright-Reed Drug Co., supplies for Rec. ProgramSouthern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co., Oct. bill - OfficeStephens and Patterson Gro. Co., bought by Mrs. StoneNational Recreation Association, suppliesElliott Lumber Co., lj~eTenn. Valley Elec. Supply Co., flood lights and suppliesS. C. To<strong>of</strong>, stencils, letterheads, etc.Ox ford Sporting Goods, stop watch and whistles<strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, suppliesHaley Recreation Center, 1 pool table, sticks, balls, etc.J. E. Neilson Co., suppliesThe <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, <strong>of</strong>fice suppliesThe <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, legal printingThe <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, ~dvertising<strong>Oxford</strong> Hholesale Grocery Co., floor sweepMetts Brothers Hardware, paint and brushTaylor's, 1 gallon <strong>of</strong> emulsionJones Produce Co., grass seed for <strong>City</strong> Hall yardElliott Lumber Co., kemtone and paintElliott Lumber Co., material for School AnnexEugene Dietzen Co., engineering suppliesCentral Co., Inc., janitor suppliesSouthern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co., Oct. bill for EngineerReynolds p. & H. and Elec. Service, service and pl~lngDaley Lumber Co., supplies for Veterans Apts.Daley Lumber Co.l supplies for <strong>City</strong> HallW. S. Darley & Co., expansion r~ngs - Fire Dept.175110135117111116135135178178178178135136<strong>14</strong>81<strong>14</strong>VariousVariousVarious168l25 & 135Various178Various135124156156<strong>14</strong>6<strong>14</strong>6123<strong>14</strong>7135178178178178178178178178178178178TOTA.L PARK Cm1MISSION BILLS<strong>14</strong>6122137127<strong>14</strong>9<strong>14</strong>9153<strong>14</strong>9135-A151127124<strong>14</strong>9<strong>14</strong>9155135$180.00200.0035.25300.0075.0068.00150.00150.002<strong>14</strong>.6030.6835.0063.1037.50162.5032.5015.00200.5050.2099.00<strong>14</strong>.0035.10108.0050.00107.5015.5027.6040.0065.0028.9711.6019.1946.2715.312.9110.932.8718.55.7741.5623.5910.2760.73150.0016.20$338.3835.44176.958.007.2010.311.482.4011.0612.8423.6452.799.8738.2584.934.6811.89TOTAL $4,567.50STREET FUND7839784078417841760176027603760476067767777177727773G. D. Parker, sala~J for OctoberR. L. Tidwell, salary for OctoberIra Mills, salary for OctoberIra Mills, salary for OctoberRussell Fudge, rental on truck with driverE. N. Lowe, rental on truck with driverA. B. Cullen, use <strong>of</strong> mixer and jeepLester Frierson, use <strong>of</strong> truckC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll Oct. 7, <strong>1950</strong>The First National Bank, taxes i-Ti thheld for Sept.E. R. Lo\.fe, rental on truck with driverA. E. Cullen, use <strong>of</strong> mixel' and jeepLester Frierson, rental on truck235225223228239,229 & 239256236 ,Various2352362562L.5169.30165.0026.8826.8787.75150.0022.0018.001,411-1 •7216.fO135.0016.0018.00


2191!MINUT~, .. BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD-------".- " ..--'-'''''-__...__. ·;.__:o=-c.-... ___..._ ..WARR~NT NO. TO WHOM ACCOUNT NO. ANOUNT'\77757780778977927794 '7798780770887803792479257926792679Z7792879297930'793179327933793479347935793579367937793779387938793879397940794179417941794279437941.79457944794679487948794879497950795079517951795179517951795279537953C. P. Fulmer, payroll for October <strong>14</strong>, <strong>1950</strong>Mrs. W. J. Hubbard, typing for pror~sed bond issueC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, Petty CashMotor Vehicle Comptroller, tags for trucks and carC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll Oct. 21, <strong>1950</strong>A. B. Cullen, use <strong>of</strong> mixer and jeepMrs. Guy B. Taylor, Sr., reimbursement for gravelBoyce Bratton, truck tagsC. p. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll October 28, <strong>1950</strong>Southern Supply Company, police <strong>of</strong>ficers suppliesStandard Welders Supply Co., shop equipmentMetts Brothers Hardware, supplies for repairsMetts. Brothers Hardware, supplies for repairsStandard Service Station, transmission grease444 Service Station, lubricating oilElliott Lumber Co., material for street repairsF. W. Belk and Son, supplies for repairsBitucote Products, material for streetsMyers'and Knight Eq~ipment Co., supplies for repairsHuggins and Hilbun Motor Co., repairs on truckThe J. E. Neilson Co., supplies for streetThe J. E. Neilson Co., supplies far Police OfficersOzburn-Abston & Co., material for repairsOzburn-Abston Co., shop equipmentElliott Hardware Co., supplies for street maintenanceStandard Oil Co., esso extra # 3Standard Oil Co., esso extra # 3<strong>Oxford</strong> Auto Parts Co., supplies for repairs<strong>Oxford</strong> Auto Parts Co., supplies for shop equipment<strong>Oxford</strong> Auto Parts Co., supplies for equipment repairsSouthern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co., police <strong>of</strong>ficeUnited Gas Corporation, Oct. bill for Police OfficePatton-Courtney Hardware, supplies for shopPatton-Courtney Hardware, supplies for street maintenancePatton-Courtney Hardware, cement for warehouse - StockpilePidgeon-Thomas Iron Co., material for street workJ. K. Ramey, 7tHrs. road roller 'Blue and White Service Station, transmission grease<strong>Oxford</strong> Motor Co., supplies for repairsBlue and ~fuite Service Station, gas for police carBoyce G. Bratton, feeding prisoners & turn keyJ. K. Ramey, black topping streets in Avent AcresJ. K. Ramey, black topping Douglass DriveJ. K. Ramey, black topping Univ. Ave.Blue and White Service Station, wash and !' rease on truckM. R. Hall, sharpening lawn mowersM. R. Hall, sharpening blades, saws, etc.Daley Lumber Co., supplies for Mrs. Jackson's fenceDaley Lumber Co., material for stockpileDaley Lumber Co., supplies for Avent AcresDaley Lumber Co., supplies for Haley SubdivisionDaley Lumber Co., supplies for street maintenance<strong>Oxford</strong> Motor Co., supplies for Police Car repairsStandard Oil Co., gasoline for service truckStandard Oil Co., gasoline for truckTOTALVarious252Various237 & 227Various256239229 & 239Various210243227229228228239223239227227239210227243239238228227243223216218243229239242228227224211255257245228227237252255256239223228238971.256.3883.784.00722.0520.008.0038.00763.501.953.753.2510.303.501.351.151.50791.2810.8862.20.491.475.913.3924.2011.045.527.9111.203.7817.222.162.302.706tJ:J.OO58.25UJ.OO8.555.0250.9963.0016,249.803,620.405,705.0017.653.0016.5013.74287.502.48718.8053.715.46107.2667.79$33,6'75.38l784278437C1J77768 '77767781 '77957804 '795479557956 '79577958795979UJ79617962796379637964 '796579667967SCHOOL FUNDJ. D. Cole, salary for OctoberRichard E. Keye, salary for OctoberC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll Oct. 7, <strong>1950</strong>The First National Bank, taxes withheld for Sept.C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll October <strong>14</strong>, <strong>1950</strong>Teachers' Retirement System <strong>of</strong> Miss. teachers retirementC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll October 21, <strong>1950</strong>C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll October 28, <strong>1950</strong>S. C. To<strong>of</strong> stencilsE. N. (Abe~ Martin, steel folding chair~Central Company, Inc., janitor suppliesRand McNally & Co., set maps and globeOffice Supply Co., 1 ditto machineMallory Chamberline, ·miscellaneous suppliesBank <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, note and interest<strong>Oxford</strong> Sheet Metal Works, r.epairs to ro<strong>of</strong> and guttersH. J. Lovelady, brooms<strong>City</strong> Light and Water Plant, Oct. bill for Elem. School<strong>City</strong> Light and Water Plant, Oct. bill for Colored SchoolUniversity High School, U. H. s. tuition for Oct.Miss Richardson, petty cashS. G. Gooden, Petty CashReynolds P. & H. and Elec. Service, service on stoves301303332VariousVarious,Various332332318322333322322322330336333334334C311307307C33EC52.00180.5355.33358.UJ55.33510.6955.3355.3321.3455.2021.7950.00<strong>14</strong>9.505.10773.32137.50<strong>14</strong>.0050.74, 22.263,166.6624.9029.1119.00


---- .. ~-.OEMENT - MERIDIAN~--lL ..MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDVI ARRANT NO. TO vm0l1 tf.QQlINT NQ.7968 - Elliott Hard'.fare Company , janitor suppEes 3337969 Educational Test Bureau, adninistrative expense 3077970 Southern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co., Office, Oct. bill Grammar School 3057971 Mississippi School Supply Co., miscellaneous supplies Inv. #4283 3227972 United Gas Corporation, school annex - Grammar School 334TOTALAl10UNT$8.1618.018.ll94.502.49LIGHT FID-JD78447845784678477848784978507851785278537854785578557856760977697777779177967805799379747975797679777°7579787979798079817982798379847985798679877988799279937994799579967997799879998000800180028003Elton Addington, salary for OctoberLouis Campbell, salary for OctoberIra L. Crowson, salary for OctoberC. P. Fulmer, salary for OctoberC. E. Harrison, salary for OctoberNona E. Woodward, salary for OctoberBeulah Sharp Lyles, salary for OctoberG. W. Johnson, salary for OctoberD. S. Ross, salary for OctoberJohn Russell, salary for OctoberR. H. Winter, salary for OctoberIra Mills, salary for OctoberIra Mills, salary for OctoberJ. E. HiCks, salary for OctoberC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll October 7, <strong>1950</strong>The First National Bank, taxes withheld for SeptemberC. P. Fulmer, Denuty Clerk, payroll for October <strong>14</strong>, <strong>1950</strong>C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, petty cash, October 20, <strong>1950</strong>C. P. Fulm~r, Deputy Clerk, payroll Oct. 21, <strong>1950</strong>C. p. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll Oct. 28, <strong>1950</strong>S. C. Toor, light and water bill formsThe Texas Company, lubricating oilSouthern Supply Company, electrical suppliesAmerican Locomotive Company, parts for equipment repairsStuart C. Irby Co., electrical suppliesSouthern Supply Co., guy ,-[ireNordberg Manufacturing Co., cranking bearing shell halvesThe Riechman-Crosby Co., .. Thi te filtering wasteTenn. Valley Elec. Supply Co., electrical suppliesSouthern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co., .-Oct~ bill at PlantH. Blockman & Co., wiping clothsAluminum Company <strong>of</strong> America, material for transmission lineElectric Meter Service, supplies for maintenance and repairsLewis Supply Company, supplies for repairsWestinghouse Elec. Supply Company, meter socketsGraybar Electric Co., electrical suppliesSouthern Petroleum Company, Inc. fuel oilTommie Fooshee, work on TVA Right <strong>of</strong> WayElliott Hardware Co., electrical suppliesThe J. E. Neilson Co., 2 haMmers<strong>Oxford</strong> Re~air Works, repair motor for traffic lightMetts Brothers Hard"rare, electrical suppliesMoore Lumber Co., supplies for electrical Dept.Tippecanoe Press, <strong>of</strong>fice suppliesThe Texas Company, oilAlcorn County Elec. Power Association, rental on transformersThe <strong>Oxford</strong> Ep ·;le, <strong>of</strong>fice suppliesThe Rosebud News, receiving recordsCentral Service Association, <strong>of</strong>fice supplies411 $97.<strong>14</strong>411 107.40411 106.40412 56.25410 226.70412 40.3<strong>14</strong>12 37.50411 133.26411 121.53411 97.<strong>14</strong>411 <strong>14</strong>0.80423 26.88433 26';87411 77.50433 171.824JO & 411 106.60423 & 433 131.12Various 59.55433 85.32Various 116.004<strong>14</strong> 69.32419 36.32428 82.8<strong>14</strong>21 58.00428 443.39428 19.36421 156.00419 30.59428 35.94442 11.55432 32.00435 113.45431 137.884212.94431 10.90428 106.00418 4,909.464359.834281.00432/H704326.004288.00428 16.484<strong>14</strong> 13.56419 56.34438 61.344lt, 52.154<strong>14</strong> 15.004<strong>14</strong> 107.55 _TOTAL $8,565.951-IATER FUlJQl78577858785978607861786178627863786478657866786778677868786878697869760977787796Elton Addington, salary for OctoberLouis Campbell, salary for OctoberIra L. Crowson, salary for OctoberC. P. Fulmer, salar;,.T for OctoberC. E. Harrison, salary for OctoberC. E. Harrison, salary for OctoberNona E. Woodware, salary for OctoberBeulah Sharp Lyles, salary for OctoberD. S. Ross, salary for OctoberG. W. Johnson, salary for OctoberJohn O. Russell, salary for OctoberR. H. Winter, salary for OctoberR. H. Winter, salary for OctoberIra Mills, salary for OctoberIra Mills, salary for OctoberJ. E. Hicks, salary for OctoberJ. E. Hicks, salary for OctoberC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll Oct. y, <strong>1950</strong>C. P. Fulmer, Denuty Clerk, payroll October <strong>14</strong>, <strong>1950</strong>C. P. Fplmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll October 21, <strong>1950</strong>5085085085095075235095095085085085085245255<strong>14</strong>508540VariousVario17sVarious$73.7683.0072.8056.2584.7084.7040.3237.5081.02107.6473.7653.0053.0026.8826.8764.5064.50137.70352.20232.95I.~


22~MIN.UTf. BOO_K .. No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY QFOXFOROWARRANT NO. TO WHOH ACCOUNT NO.AMOUNT\[,77B8780978068005800680048007800B8009801080118012801380<strong>14</strong>8015801680178018801980202021C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, Petty Cash October 20, <strong>1950</strong>Boyce Bratton truck tagC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, Payroll October 2B, <strong>1950</strong>The <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, <strong>of</strong>fice suppliesElliott Hardware Co., suppliesS. C. To<strong>of</strong> and Co., light and water bill formsDaley Lumber Co., suppliesPidgeon-Thomas Iron Co., water suppliesJames B. Clow, water suppliesBlue and White Service Station, grease job<strong>Oxford</strong> Motor Co., supplies for t~ck repairsViking Supply Corporation, water suppliesPidgeon-Thomas Iron Co., water supplies - pipeOle Miss Service Station, tire and tire repairsViking Supply Corporation, water suppliesPidgeon-Thomas Iron Co., water suppliesJames B. Clow and Sons, pipeDelta Plumbing & Electrical Supply Co., water suppliesSouthern Supply Co., supplies for Water DepartmentBadger Meter Mfg. Co., water meters and partsStandard Oil Co., gasoline for service truckTOTALVarious5<strong>14</strong>513516513516520510510525525510510525510510510510510512525$44.B313.0027.00/;..054.0046.2021.5628.0B1,15B.941.007.5B33.9BlB5.5732.29156.1530.921,054.0B33.6650.9451.473B.13$4,804.21PARKING BEfER FUND78707B71787277B22022C. H. Roach, salary for OctoberNewt King, salary for OctoberMrs. Minnie Hartsfield, salary for OctoberDuncan Parking Meter Corporation, Sept. share <strong>of</strong> collectionsMiller Parking Meters, parking meter suppliesTarAL$75.00180.0011.25569.4<strong>14</strong>1.04$B76.70LIGHT A}ID WATER DEPOSIT FUND777077797783778477B577997BOO77B6The General Fund, transfer to correct error in deposit <strong>of</strong> Oct. 12, <strong>1950</strong>C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, Petty Cash - Refund <strong>of</strong> DepositsT. C. Miller, balance on water and light depositPattie HcDaniel, balance on light depositC. P. Fulmer, Petty Cash, refund <strong>of</strong> Light and Water DepositsDonald H. Heath, refund <strong>of</strong> depositS. C. Parker, refund <strong>of</strong> depositsTOTALVETERANS HOUSING DEPOSIT FUNDC. p. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, Petty Cash - Surety Deposit refund$297.05296.237.49.6965.105.1612.50$16.00*********************Barney Bramlett appeared before the Board asking that the <strong>City</strong> place storm sewer acrossthe Bramlett property or Hest side <strong>of</strong> North 11th Street. After considering the natter, motionwas made by t€~ H. Aven~.;.:- , seconded by Alderman Combs and passed 'by, a vote <strong>of</strong> four to one.Alderman ·W.. 1'. 'Chanaler voted nay~ ~The Mayor and Board ~f.' Aidermen further ordered that the:mount <strong>of</strong>.money spent to place storm sewer across the aboY8 mentioned property was not to exceed;;p300.00.***********************Sheriff Boyce Bratton and C. D. Malone, <strong>City</strong> Marshal,appeared before the Board 1~ith reportsthat taxi ovmers Floyd James, Permit No • .23"': and Jess Mitchell, Permit No. J5.', had beentransporting persons for the purpose <strong>of</strong> obtaining intoxicating liquor. After due considerationby the Board, motion was made by T. E. Combs, seconded by A. H. Avent and passed thatthe permits <strong>of</strong> Floyd James and Jess Mitchell be revoked, and that demands be made for thereturn to the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> their respective mmers'and drivers' badges and permits.**********:**************.. -- .... ------~-.-.--


~! 222'----~,-----,-. _." ._-DEMENT - MERIDIAN----..... = -MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDA RESOLUTION DETERllINING TO PROCEED HITH CERTAIN SPECIAL IM­PROVEHENTS AND ORDERIHG THE CITY ENGINEER AND THE STRE":'1:'COl1MISSIONER TO PROCEED HITH GR~DIHG, GRAVELING AND PAV­ING SIDEWALKS Al;D STREETS, conSTRUCTING CURBS AND GUT­TERS, SA.NITARY AND STORN SEVlERS, vlATER HAINS AND CONNECT­IONS, FIRE HYDRANTS, POLF-S A.IID ELECTRIC \IIRES, AND OTHERlfOPJ\S AND THINGS APPURTENANT THE.'lETO ON: (1) FIDfORE AVE­NUE FROH THE WEST SIDE OF <strong>14</strong>TH STREET TO THE EAST SIDE OF15TH STREET, AND FROM THE NORTH SIDE OF FIU10RE AVENUE on15TH STREET SOUTHHARD TO THE INTERSECTICN OF PIERCE AVE­NUE, AND ON ll;.TH STREET FROl1 THE NORTH SIDE OF PIERCE AVE­NUE TO THE SOUTH SIDE OF FIDfORE AVENUE AND "ll011 THE NORTHSIDE OF FIU10RE AVENUE ON <strong>14</strong>TH STREET TO THE SOUTH SIDEOF TAYLOR A VEJlmE; (2) NORTE '7l'H STREET BETWEEN THE INTER­SECTION OF THE NORTH LINE OF WASHINGTON AVENUE AND THESOUTH LINE OF PRICE STREET; PROVIDING THAT SPECIFICATIONSARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ENGINEER; PROVIDINGFOR THE PUBLICATION OF THE RESOLUTION, AND ,FOR DATE, TI11EAND PLA.CE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS TO THE IHPROVEHENTS.; ANDPROVIDIHG FOR SPECIAL ASSESSl-lEIJTS AGAINST ABU'fTING PROP­ERTY OWNERS TO PAY FOR SUD IMPROVEl1EN'l'S.WIEREAS, ON March 7, <strong>1950</strong>, at a regular meeting <strong>of</strong> the}byor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, lftssissippi aresolution was adopted declaring necessary street paving, sidewalks,curbs, gutters, incidental storm sewers and drains, thelaying <strong>of</strong> metal and other pipe connections, and other worksand things in~identa1 and necessary thereto, on Fi1lr,ore Avenuefrom the West side <strong>of</strong> l/;.th Street to the East side <strong>of</strong> 15thstreet, and from the North side <strong>of</strong> Fillmore Avenue on the 15th Streetsouth1.mrd to the intersection <strong>of</strong> Pierce Avenue, and on <strong>14</strong>thStreet from the North side <strong>of</strong> Pierce Avenue to the South side<strong>of</strong> Fillmore Avenue, and from the North side <strong>of</strong> Fillmore Avenueon <strong>14</strong>th Street to the South side <strong>of</strong> Taylor Avenue, as shown bythe <strong>of</strong>ficial map <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Hississippi, on file ",iththe Mayor <strong>of</strong> said <strong>City</strong> and \lith the Chancery Clerk <strong>of</strong> LafayetteCounty, Mississippi, Hhich said speda1 improvements requirean unusual outlay and cost for '''hich the general improvement fundshould not be used: and,Whereas, on October 3, <strong>1950</strong>, at a regUlar meeting <strong>of</strong> theMayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, }fississippi aresolution wan adopted declaring necessary street paving, side-­Halks, curbs, gutters, incidental storm sewers end drains, thelaying <strong>of</strong> metal and other pipe connections, and other Horks andthings incidental and necessary thereto , on North 7th Street,9.nd the East and West sides there<strong>of</strong>, between the intersection <strong>of</strong>the North line <strong>of</strong> Washington Avenue and the South line <strong>of</strong> PriceStreet in the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, }lississippi, as show-1 by the <strong>of</strong>ficialmap <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, on file uith theMayor <strong>of</strong> said <strong>City</strong> and ,·Ii th the Chancery Clerk <strong>of</strong> Lafayette County,Mississippi, Hhich said special improvements require unusualoutlay and cost for whicn the general improvement fund shouldnot be used; and,Hhereas, the <strong>City</strong> Clerk published the tl.,ro above referred toresolutions in The <strong>Oxford</strong> Ea c :1e, a newspaper <strong>of</strong> , general circulationin The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, l1ississippi, the one passed m1 Harch7th, <strong>1950</strong> on October 5th, 12th, and 19th, and t.he one passed onOctober 3, <strong>1950</strong> on October 5th, 12t!1, and 19th, both i11 the year<strong>1950</strong>; and,Whereas, more than fifteen days hav.e elapsed since the firstpUblication <strong>of</strong> the t'VlO above referred to resolutions; and,Whereas, a majority <strong>of</strong> the o\mers <strong>of</strong> property owning morethan fifty per cent <strong>of</strong> the front footage <strong>of</strong> the property involvedand actually residing on property mmed by them and includedHi thin those parts <strong>of</strong> the streets and avenues orderr:d to be speciallypetitioned for said improvements, and no person appearedin person, by attorney, or by petition to object or protest thesaid special improvements; and,


223MINUTE_BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, ClIY OF OXJORDWhereas, this Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen, sitting to hearobjections and protests against the construction <strong>of</strong> said specialimprovements, adjudges that no successfUl objections have beenmade and heard; and,l{hereas, the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi adjudges that said special-improvements bemade as provided in said resolutions declaring necessary, andadjudges that The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> shall pay one-third <strong>of</strong> the expenseincurred in paving the streets specified in said resolutions,and the abutting property owners shall pay tvlo-thirds(one-third on each side <strong>of</strong> the said streets I'lnd avenues) <strong>of</strong> thepaving costs and expense, and all costs and expense in constructingthe sidewalks, curbs, gutters abutting their respectiveproperties; nov!, therefore,Be and it is hereby resolved and ordered ty the Mayor andBoard <strong>of</strong>. Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi:Section 1. That the <strong>City</strong> En~neer be and he is hereby aut}]orizedto construct, or cause to be constructed street paving,curbs and gutters, lay metal and other pipe, sanitary and stormsewers, incidental storm sewers and drains, and do such grading,graveling, and other acts and thi~gs deemed by him necessary inand about, along and on, (1) FiDmore Avenue from the Hest side<strong>of</strong> <strong>14</strong>th street to the East side <strong>of</strong> 15th Street, from the Northside <strong>of</strong> Fillmore Avenue on 15th Street Southward to the intersection<strong>of</strong> Pierce Avenue; and on <strong>14</strong>th street from the North side<strong>of</strong> Pierce Avenue to the South side <strong>of</strong> Fillmore Avenue, and fromthe North side <strong>of</strong> Fillmore Avenue on <strong>14</strong>th street to the Southside <strong>of</strong> Taylor Avenue; and (2) North 7th Street between the intersection<strong>of</strong> the north line <strong>of</strong> l.-lashington Avenue end the Southline <strong>of</strong> Price street; all in The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Vississippi, asshovm on the <strong>of</strong>ficial map <strong>of</strong> said <strong>City</strong> on file ,,-11 th the Mayor <strong>of</strong><strong>Oxford</strong>, ~ississippi and with the Chancery Clerk <strong>of</strong> LafayetteCounty, Mississippip and the <strong>City</strong> Engineer shall keep an accurateaccount <strong>of</strong> the work done, cost and expense <strong>of</strong> said improvements,and make a report <strong>of</strong> same to the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen<strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, }ussissippi.Section 2. That the <strong>City</strong> Engineer be and he is hereby requiredto keep a separate account <strong>of</strong> the cost <strong>of</strong> each <strong>of</strong> saidspecial improvements and make a report there<strong>of</strong> to t~is governingbody in order that said governing body may leVy the specialassessment against the abutting property o\~ers on the basis hereinbefore specified in the manner provided by lm.l.Section 3. That this resolution take effect and be in forceas provided by law.AleermmH. S. Sisk moved the adoption <strong>of</strong> the resolutionand Aldermen T. E. Combe seconded the motion.Alderman A. H. Avent voted Yea Aldermen T. E. Combs voted yeaAlderman v1. T. Chandler voted ~Aldermen B. J. HilbunAlderman H. S. Sisk voted Yea •Aldermen having voted in the affirmative,theMayor declared the motion passed and the resolution adopted.Approved this the 7th day <strong>of</strong> Novem.ber, <strong>1950</strong>.Attest:( SEA L )~=~<strong>City</strong> Clerk&Kw~~Mayor______ i~ ~ ______ ~ ____ ~_. __.________ ~____ ~ ______________ ~ __________


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDA RESOLUTICIJ DETERl:fH,ING TO rROCEED HTTP THE SPECIAL H1PROVE-BEln'S ~.ND ORDERIIm THE CITY ENGINEER TO PROCEED HITH THECONSTRUCTION CF SAID SPECIAL U1PROiJEHENTS OU:- NORTE 9THSTREET FRON JACKSON AVENUE TO WASHINGTOn AVENUE, SOUTH lOTESTREET FROB GARFIELD AVENUE TO THE SOUTHERN CORPORATE Lnr­ITS OF THE CITY OF OXFORD, NISSISSIPPI, ADHAS ~.VENUE FRONNORTE LANAR STREET TO HCRTH 11m.! STREET: TYLER A VEllUEFRON ~OU""TI 9TH STREET TO TEL ILLINOIS CENTRr..L RAIIROADEIGHT-:)F-WAY; SOUTH l1~TH STREET FRON PIERCE AVElTUE TOUNIVERSITY AVENUE; ELH STREET FROll NORTH 9TH STREET TOPRICE STREET; ON AnD ALONG BOTH SIDES OF JOHNSON AVENUE,SOUTH 16TH STREET, AND GARFIELD AVENUE, BE'filEEN A POINTON THE SOUTH SIDE OF JOHNson AVENUE 160 FEET FROH THE IN­TEHSECTION OF SAID AVElHJE \.JITH SOUTH 16TH STREET TO THEEri.STEillI COP..PORATE LHlITS Oli' "'HE CI'I'Y OF OXFORD, HISS ISS -IPPI on GARFIELD AVENUE; AND, OJ SOUTH 18TH STREET II! HALEY'SSUBDIVISIon PROH THE POINT ILERE IT INTEHSECTS THE SOUTHSIDE OF UNIVERSITY AVENUE, SOUTffill1.RDLY ALOTY'SAID STREETTHRCrGH HA.LEY'S SUBDIVISION A DISTANCE OF 1,235.5 FE.r~'l';ALL AS SHOW': BY THE OFFICIAL NAP CF THE CITY OF OXFOF.D,HISSISSIPPI, ON FILE "11TH THE CI'l'Y ENGINEER OF THE CITY OFOXFORD, l'.J:ISSISSIPPI, AND HITH THE CHANCERY CLERK OF Lf>..FAY­ETTE COUETY, MISSISSIPPI.-- -",III, .. ..JSECTION 1. Be and it is h"' .... eby resolved by the Mayor andBoard <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> ' . <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, that proceedingunder the laws <strong>of</strong> said <strong>City</strong> and the Im.Js <strong>of</strong> the State<strong>of</strong> Mississippi providing for the construction <strong>of</strong> special improvementsin the municipalities <strong>of</strong> the State <strong>of</strong> Hississippi,it :1.S adjudged necessary:(a) That grading, '..fater, sanitary and storm set-reI' lines,drainage, street paving, curbs and gutters, and a'sideWalk beconstructed on one side <strong>of</strong> North 9th Street from Jackson Avenueto Washington Avenue;(b) That grading, widening, drainabe, curbs and gutters,street paving, and a sidewalk on one side <strong>of</strong> each <strong>of</strong> the followingstreets ana avenues be constructed:South lOth Street from Gsrfield Avenue to the SOl,therncorporate limits <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Hississippi;Tyler Avenue from South 9th Street to the IllinoisCentral Railroad right-<strong>of</strong>-way;(b-2) That grading, drainage and street paving, curb andGutters be constrt 1 cted on Adams Avenue from North Lamar Street toNorth <strong>14</strong>th Street;(c) That grading, drainage, curbs and gutters, street pavingand sidffi.Jalk on one side <strong>of</strong> each <strong>of</strong> the follm/ing streets beconstructed;Avenue;South'<strong>14</strong>th Street from Pierce Avenue to UniversityElm street from North 9th Street to Price Street;(d) That curbs and sutters, incidental storm sewers anddrains be constructed over and along both sides <strong>of</strong> Johnson Avenue,South 16th Street, and Garfield Avenue, bet"reen a point onthe South side <strong>of</strong> Johnson Avenue 160 feet frOM the intersection<strong>of</strong> said Johnson Avenue Hith South 16th Street lead inc northwardlyaround the junction <strong>of</strong> Johnson Avenue with South 16th Streetsouth"rardly along South 16th street to the junction ui th GarfieldAvenue on the sout.hern edge <strong>of</strong> Lot No. 64 in Section 28, Township8 South, Range 3 Hest, in The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, LafayetteCounty, Mississippi, thence eastwardly along Garfield Avenue tothe eastern limits <strong>of</strong> The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Hississippi; and,IIl(e) That sidewalks on South 18th street in Haley's Subdivisionto The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Nississirpi be paved from thepoint '.Jhere they intersect Hi th the South side <strong>of</strong> UniversityAvenue, soutb.rardly along said street through Haley's Subdivision,a distance <strong>of</strong> 1,235.5, as shown on the map and plat<strong>of</strong> said Subdivision on file ,lith the <strong>City</strong> Engineer <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong><strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi and Hith the Chancery Clerk <strong>of</strong> LafayetteCounty, Mississippi;


22~C-..:;c:.::~,,-_.DEM£IIT - M ~RrDTAli' .. __•. __.......•_-=---c':-'---'~"--_____MINUTE BOQK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY O[ OXFORDI['I=All in The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, as shown on the<strong>of</strong>ficial map there<strong>of</strong>, additions and amendments thereto on filewith the <strong>City</strong> Engineer <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi and with the ChanceryClerk <strong>of</strong> Lafayette County, Mississippi, and as set forthin the plans and specifications <strong>of</strong> the respective projects andimprovements on file with the <strong>City</strong> Engineer <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi.Whereas, on October 16th, <strong>1950</strong>, at a regular meeting <strong>of</strong> theMayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi,a resolution was duly passed declaring the construction <strong>of</strong> paving,curbs and gutters, and the other works set forth in paragraphs(a), (b), (b2), and (c) <strong>of</strong> Section 1 <strong>of</strong> this resolution necessary,and providing for grading, water, sanitary and storm sewer lines,drainage, street paving, curbs and gutters, and sidewalks, andwidening <strong>of</strong> streets and avenues, respectively, to the extent andin the manner set forth in the respective paragraphs; and,••Whereas, on <strong>July</strong> 4, <strong>1950</strong>, at a regular meeting <strong>of</strong> the Mayorand Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, a resolutionwas duly passed declaring that the construction <strong>of</strong> curbsand gutters, incidental storm sewers and drains, and the otherworks set forth in Paragraphs (d) <strong>of</strong> Section 1 <strong>of</strong> this resolutionnecessary, over and alonG both sides <strong>of</strong> Johnson Avenue, South16th Street from Johnson Avenue to Garfield Avenue, and GarfieldAvenue from South 16th Street to the eastern limits <strong>of</strong> The <strong>City</strong><strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, and providing for said works and specialimprovements to the extent and in the manner set forth in saidparagraph (d); and,Whereas, on <strong>July</strong> 11, <strong>1950</strong>, at a regular meetins <strong>of</strong> the Mayorand Board <strong>of</strong> Aldemen <strong>of</strong> The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, MissisSippi, a resolutionwas duly passed declaring that the construction <strong>of</strong> side­'-lalks, and the other works incident thereto, as set forth inparagraph (e) <strong>of</strong> Section 1 <strong>of</strong> this resolution, are necessary onSouth 18th Street in Haley's Subdivision to The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>,Mississippi from the point where South 18th Street intersectswith the South side <strong>of</strong> University Avenue, southwardly along saidstreet through Haley's Subdivision, a distance <strong>of</strong> 1,235.5 feet,as shown on the map and plat <strong>of</strong> said Subdivision on file with the<strong>City</strong> Engineer <strong>of</strong> The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, and with theChancery Clerk <strong>of</strong> Lafayette County, Mississippi, and providingfor said works and special improvements to the extent and in the'manner set forth in said paragraph (e); andWhereas, all <strong>of</strong> said works and special improvements are withinthe corporate limits <strong>of</strong> The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, withinthe jurisdiction <strong>of</strong> the Hayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> The <strong>City</strong><strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, and are as shown to be located accordingto the <strong>of</strong>ficial mar <strong>of</strong> The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, MissisSippi, and theadditions and amendments thereto, on file with the <strong>City</strong> Engineer<strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, and with the Chancery Clerk <strong>of</strong> LafayetteCounty, Mississippi, and as set forth in the ~lans and specifications<strong>of</strong> the respective projects and special~provements on filewith the <strong>City</strong> Engineer <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>; Mississippi; and,Whereas, the <strong>City</strong> Clerk published said resolutions inThe<strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, a newspaper published in The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi,each, once a week for three successive weeks on thefollovling dates, towi t:The streets listed in paragraphs (a), (b), ,(b-2), and (c) <strong>of</strong>Section 1 <strong>of</strong> this resolution: October 19, <strong>1950</strong>, .October 26, <strong>1950</strong>and November 2, <strong>1950</strong>;The. streets listed in parar,raph (d) ,<strong>of</strong> Section 1 <strong>of</strong> this resolution:-<strong>July</strong>. 6, <strong>1950</strong>, <strong>July</strong> U, ,<strong>1950</strong>, and <strong>July</strong> 20, <strong>1950</strong>; and,The Streets listed in paragraph (e) <strong>of</strong> Section 1 <strong>of</strong> this resoluticn:-<strong>July</strong> 20, <strong>1950</strong>, <strong>July</strong> 27, <strong>1950</strong> and August 3, <strong>1950</strong>.Whereas, more than fifteen days have elapsed since the firstpublication <strong>of</strong> this resolution; and,


ti26MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD----.~-~DEMENT - MERIOIANWhereas, a majority <strong>of</strong> property owners OwniClg I'lore than fiftyper cent <strong>of</strong> the front footage <strong>of</strong> the property involved in each <strong>of</strong>the respective projected special ~improvements listed in Section 1<strong>of</strong> this resolution, and actually residing on property owned by thenand included within that part <strong>of</strong> any street or avenue herein embracedordered to be improved, or otherwise actually accupying propertyowned by them and included within the respective projectedspecial improvements listed in Section 1 <strong>of</strong> this resolution, havenot appeared in person, by attorney, or by instrument <strong>of</strong> vn'itingto protest said respective improvements, as provided by law theymay do; and,Whereas, the Hayor and Board <strong>of</strong> ,'\ldermen <strong>of</strong> The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>,Mississippi, sitting to hear objections, prot.ests and remonstrances,in any there be, against said special improvements, adjudges thatno successful objections have been made and he~rd; and,Whereas, this Governing Authority adjudges that said specialimprovements be '11ade as provided in said resolutions, in so far asthe streets and avenues designated in Sectinn 1 <strong>of</strong> this resolutionare concerned, declaring necessary, and that the property ownerswhose property abuts on the several streets and avenues in thespecified areas enumerated in Section 1 <strong>of</strong> this resolution shallpay the costs and expenses 0f constructing the curbs, gutters,storm sewers, incidental drains, wa ter and se\-1er connections, fl.ndone-third <strong>of</strong> the costs and expenses on each side <strong>of</strong> said streetsand avenues <strong>of</strong> street grading, graveling and paving, computed,assessed and collected in the manner prov~r1~d b:" House Bill No. 76<strong>of</strong> the ~cts <strong>of</strong> the Regular Legislative Session <strong>of</strong> the ItlssissippiLegislature in <strong>1950</strong>;Now, therefore;Section 2. Be it ordained by the l~yor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen<strong>of</strong> The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, that the <strong>City</strong> Engineer be andhe is hereby authorized to construct, or cause to be constructed,paving, curbs, gutters, sidewaL~s and pavement thereon; to laylead or other water pipes, sanitary and storm sewers; and do suchgrading, grave1in", drainage, and other things and acts as may benecessary and incident to the improvements specified on the respectivestreets and avenues enumerated in paragraphs (a), (b),(b-2), (c), (d) and (e) <strong>of</strong> Section 1 <strong>of</strong> this resolution.Be it further ordained by the ~yor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong>THE CITY OF OXFORD, l-.ITSSISSIPPI, that the Cit~T Engineer shall keepan accurate account <strong>of</strong> said improvements and make a report <strong>of</strong> thesame to the said l~yor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen in the manner andform provided by Im-1.Section 3. Be it further ordained by the l~yor and 30ard <strong>of</strong>Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi that the <strong>City</strong> Engineerbe and he is hereby required to keep an account <strong>of</strong> the costs <strong>of</strong>said special improvements in the form and manner required ~J law,and to make a report to this Governing Body in order that saidGoverning Authority may levy the special assessments against theabutting property owners on the basis above specified and in themanner set forth by the Im.s <strong>of</strong> the State <strong>of</strong> Mississippi.Section 4. Be it further ordained by the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong>Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi that this resolutiontake effect and be in force as provided by law.Alderman H. S. Sisk moved the adoption <strong>of</strong> the resolutionend Alderman T. E. Combs seconded the motion.Alderman A. H. Avent voted Yea; Alderman H. T. Chandlervoted yea; Alderman T. E. Combs voted yea; Alderman Ben J. Hilbunvoted; and Alderman II. 8. Sisk voted yea.The motion having ~eceived the affirnative vote <strong>of</strong> all members<strong>of</strong> the Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen present, the ~yor declared themotion passed and the resolution adopted.This reso1uticn is this, the 7th day <strong>of</strong> November, <strong>1950</strong>, approved.(8 E A L )Attest:


I.>llnIENT - MElIllllAN'IiMINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY_ OF> OXFORDPursuant to an advertisment in The <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle for bids on water meters to be receivedon November 7, <strong>1950</strong>, bids were received from the following companies:2271III, .Badger Meter Compa~Rockwell Manufacturing CompanyOn motion made, seconded and passed unanimously, it was ordered that the meters bepurchased from Bader Meter Company, this being the cheapest and best bid.**i~***********************~~***':(**Pursuant to an advertisement in The <strong>Oxford</strong> Earle for bids on reinforced concrete storm sewerpipe to be received on November 7, <strong>1950</strong>, s'bid was receivedfrom·the following company:Choctaw, Inc.On motion made, seconded and passed unanimously, it was ordered that the pipe be purchasedfrom Choctaw, Inc., this being the only bid made. '**********************************Pursuant to an advertisement in The <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle fbr bids on One and One-Ilalf Ton truckto be received on November 7, <strong>1950</strong>, bids were received from the following companies:<strong>Oxford</strong> Motor CompanyHaney Chevrolet CompanyOn motion made, seconded and passed, it was ordered that both bids be rejected. It wasfurther ordered the The <strong>City</strong> Engineer readvertise for~uck bids.Upon motion made, seconded and passed, it was ordered that this Board do now recess until7:30 P. M. , Wednesday, November 8, <strong>1950</strong>.


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD'DEMtNT - MERIDIANRECESS, REGULAR 11EETING 7:00 P. M. NOVEl·mER 8, <strong>1950</strong>Pursuant to a recess order on November 7, <strong>1950</strong>, the Hayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen met at theCi ty Hall at 7:00 P. 1-1., Hednesday, November 8, <strong>1950</strong>, when and where the follm.ring werepresent:R. X. Williams, Mayor, PresidingVI. T. Chandler, fl.] dermar,Ward TwoH. S. Sisk, Alderman Hard ThreeT. E. Combs, Alderman Ward FourBen J. Hilbun, Alderman Ward One********.-*********R. E. Keye, Superintendent <strong>City</strong> SchoolsWill LewisC. V. DeShazoIra L. MorganJames Hartsfield**********************E. P. Lowe, <strong>City</strong> EngineerC. P. Fulmer, Deputy ClerkThomas R. Ethridge, <strong>City</strong> AttorneyAfter the meeting had been called to order, the following business was transacted:Mr. Will Lewis, President <strong>of</strong> the Board <strong>of</strong> Trustees, and Mr. R. E. Keye, SUperintendent<strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> Schools,met \-lith the Hayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen and presented the plan forschool expansion. Alderman Ben J. Hilbun made a motion that the Board approve the planfor school building expansion as discussed by the School Board and the motion carriedunanimously. The <strong>City</strong> fl.ttorney was instructed to prepare the necessary resolution forenactment by the School Board so t~t the School Board might present same to the Mayorand Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen. Said procedure being outlined in House Bill No. 74 <strong>of</strong> the RegularSession <strong>of</strong> the Mississippi Legislature <strong>of</strong> <strong>1950</strong>.*********************************~**Came on for consideration the matter <strong>of</strong> The White Rose Laundry requesting a refund onprivilege tax in tr~ amount <strong>of</strong> $8.00. In a letter from The White Rose Laundry they statethat they are no longer operating in <strong>Oxford</strong>. Motion was made, seconded and passed and itwas ordered that the <strong>City</strong> Clerk investigate and if White Rose Cleaners no longer dobusiness in <strong>Oxford</strong>, the <strong>City</strong> Clerk is authorized to refund said $8.00.***********************************Upon motion made, seconded and passed, it was ordered that this Board do now recessuntil '7:00 P. N. }10nday, Nov.e:nber 13, <strong>1950</strong>.I\~


, m _2291MJNUTE. BOOJ< No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY .. QF OXEORDDE"'''RT - I-fEllfDIANRECESS, RECESS, REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P. M. NOVEl,rEER 13, <strong>1950</strong>Pursuant to a recess order on November 8, <strong>1950</strong>, the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen met at the<strong>City</strong> Hall at 7:00 P. M., Monday, November 13, <strong>1950</strong>, w~en and where the following werepresent:R. X. Williams, Mayor, Presiding,Ben J. Hilbun, Alderman Ward OneW. T. Chandler, Alderman Ward TwoH. S. Sisk, Alderman Ward ThreeT. E. Combs, Alderman Ward FourC. P. Fulmer, Deputy <strong>City</strong> Clerk*****************After the meeting had been called to order, the following business was transacted:Mr. C. P. Fulmer, Deputy <strong>City</strong> Clerk and Tax Collector, presented to the Board a letteraddressed to him from Mrs. Thomas L. Bail~, State Tax Collector, the letter being inthe following form:To The County or MunicipalTax Collector Addressed:Dear Sir:Sometime ago we forwarded to you a notice <strong>of</strong> a Privilege TaxAssessment against L. M. Berry Company for the privilege <strong>of</strong> solicitingadvertising-commercial as provided for under Section 6, Chapter137 <strong>of</strong> the Laws <strong>of</strong> 1944, known as the Local Privilege Tax Law <strong>of</strong> 1944.As pre viously advised, the principal activity <strong>of</strong> t. M. Berry Companyis the solicititation <strong>of</strong> advertising to be incorporated in tho classifiedsection (yellow section ) <strong>of</strong> the telephone directories distributedby the Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company.We have had numerous replies from the various tax collectorstllroughout' the .;state to the effect that they have made effort tocollect the tax but that they have been unable to do so.We have been advised by attorneys representingL. M. BerryCompany that they refuse to pay the privilege tax. It is, therefore,necessary that suit be filed against L. M. Berry Company in an effortto collect this tax.Under the terms <strong>of</strong> House Bill No. 1063, <strong>of</strong> the Laws <strong>of</strong> <strong>1950</strong>,1tlhich is an act to amend Section 202, Chapter 137, LavIS <strong>of</strong> 1944,(Volume g Advance Sheet General Acts Regular Legislative Session,<strong>1950</strong>, Page 52) the State Tax Collector is given the authority tobring any suits or actions in any court <strong>of</strong> competent jurisdictionfor the purpose <strong>of</strong> collecting such tax. I have been advised,however, that under the terms <strong>of</strong> such statute, I should receive arequest from you authorizing me to file suit and assist you incollecting such tax. Therefore, I enclose herewith a letter directedto me to be signed by you requesting that I file suit and assist youin collecting this tax, together with the penalties thereon.Before filing such s"it on behalf' <strong>of</strong> your (jounty or Municipalityit is urgent that I be advised whether or not the Board <strong>of</strong> Supervisors(<strong>of</strong> counties) or Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen (<strong>of</strong> Municipalities) has adoptedthe Local Privilege Tax Law <strong>of</strong> 1944, and, if so, I will need ti.fOcertified copies <strong>of</strong> the minutes <strong>of</strong> such board, showing the adoption<strong>of</strong> .such law. Will you please furnish me such certified copies 'Vliththe letter authorizing suit.


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD-"--"O£MENi - MERIDIANI am quite eager to file thi3 suit immediately, therefore, Iwould appreciate' your immediate attention to this ~tter.My address is P. O. Box 290, Jackson, Mississippi--.."Respectfully,/s/ Mrs. Thos. L. BaileyUrs. Thomas L. BaileyState Tax CollectorB/pThe Mayor and Board after considering the contents <strong>of</strong> the letter and the remarks<strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> Tax Collector endorsed the idea <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> Tax Collector forwardingt1.fO certified copies <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong>'s ordinance adopting the Local Privilege Tax Law<strong>of</strong> 1944, and '..rri ting the State Tax Collector a letter in the foll~ ... ing form:Mrs. Thomas L. BaileyState Tax CollectorP. O. Box 290Jackson, MississippiDear Madam:This is to advise you that I am not actively engagedin a bona fide effort to collect a Privilege Tax Assessmentagainst L. M. Berry Company for the privilege <strong>of</strong> solicitingadvertising-commercial as provided for under Seer.ion 6,Chapter 137 <strong>of</strong> the Laws <strong>of</strong> 1944, known as the Local'PrivilegeTax Law <strong>of</strong> 1944, and that I have not instituted any suit forsuch purpose.I do hereby request you to assist me in making thecollection <strong>of</strong> the tax due, togethe;, 1tJith penalties thereon,and I do hereby request you and authorize you to file suitin any court <strong>of</strong> competent jurisdiction and to do any and allother things which might be necessary for the purpose <strong>of</strong>collecting such tax.I also enclose hereHith t vl0 certified copies <strong>of</strong> theminutes <strong>of</strong> this taxing agency shouing the adoption <strong>of</strong> theLocal Privilege Tax Law <strong>of</strong> 1941+.,Yours very truly,<strong>City</strong> Clerk and Tqx Collector<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, MississippiThe remainder <strong>of</strong> the time was spent in the equalization <strong>of</strong> the tax roll.Upon motion made, seconded and passed, it was ordered that this Board do now recessuntil 7:00 P. M., Monday, November 15, <strong>1950</strong>.


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, ClTY OF OXFORD,---,-.,..".-------------._._...._-_. ~"---'-"--=-= -----.-------'-'~-T'RECESS, RECESS, RECESS, REGULAR MEEl'ING ?:pOP. M. NOVEHBER 15, <strong>1950</strong>231\Pursuant to a recess order on November 13, <strong>1950</strong>, the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> ,Aldermen met atthe <strong>City</strong> Hall at 7:00 P. M., Wednesday, November 15, <strong>1950</strong>, when and where the followingwere present:R. X. WilliAms, Mayor, PresidingA. H •• Avent, A.lderman at LargeW. T. Chandler, Alderman Ward TwoH. S. Sisk, Alderman Ward ThreeT. E. Combs, Alderman Ward Four***************C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk***********~}***After the meeting had been called to order, the following business was transacted:On motion made by Alderman T. E. Combs, seconded by A1dex-man H. S. Sisk, and passedunanimously, it was ordered that the assessment ]'!E>11 forthe year <strong>1950</strong>, ~having: beenequalized and revised according to law, be approved and the following PUBLIC NOTICEinserted in the OXFORD EAGLE.PUBLIC NOTICETO THE PUBLIC AND TAXPAYERS OF THE CITY OF OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI, AND OF THE OXFORDSEPARATE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LAFAYETTE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI.You are hereby notified that the personal and real property assessment rolls <strong>of</strong> the<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, MiSSissippi, and <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Oxford</strong> Separate School District <strong>of</strong> LafayetteCounty, Mississippi, for the year <strong>1950</strong>, con tinuing the action <strong>of</strong> the Mayor and Board<strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> said <strong>City</strong> on applications for homestead exemptions for the year <strong>1950</strong>,have been equalized and revised according to law. The said rolls are now ready forinspection and examination. Any objections to said rolls or assessments thereincontained shall be made in writing and filed with the Clerk <strong>of</strong> said <strong>City</strong> on or before7:30 P. M., December 5, <strong>1950</strong>, at his <strong>of</strong>fice in the <strong>City</strong> Hall <strong>of</strong> said <strong>City</strong>; and thatall assessments to which objections are made and which may be corrected and equalizedby the said Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen will be made final and said rolls and assessmentstherein contained will be finally approved qy said Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen;that all applications for homestead exemptions for <strong>1950</strong>, as authorized by the laws<strong>of</strong> the State <strong>of</strong> Mississippi, have been examined and allowed, with some applicationsbeing partially or completely disallowed.You are further notified that said Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen will be in session for ~.the purpose <strong>of</strong> hearing objections to said assessments and said rolls, and for allowanceIIor disallowance <strong>of</strong> applications for homestead exemptions which may be filed, saidmeeting to be held in the Court Room <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> Hall in <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi onDecember 5th, <strong>1950</strong>, at 7:30 P. M., and will remain in session from day to day untildisposing <strong>of</strong> all such objections so filed.This the 15th day <strong>of</strong> November, <strong>1950</strong>.LsLLsL R. X! WilliamsMayorT! E. Combs<strong>City</strong> ClerkBy:C. P. Fulmer, Deputy <strong>City</strong> Clerk***********************__ " _ uUpon motion made, seconded and passed, it was ordered that this Board do now recessuntil 7:00 P. M., Monday, November 20, <strong>1950</strong>.u------------~----------------------~


, /232MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDDEMENT - MERIDIANRECESS, RECESS, RECESS, RECESS, RS(}VLtJ: MEETING 7:00 P. H. nOVElnER 20, <strong>1950</strong>Pursuant to a recess oreleI' on November 15, <strong>1950</strong>, the Hayor and Joard <strong>of</strong> AlderY:1en met 3t the<strong>City</strong> Hall at 7:00 P. N., Honday, November 20, <strong>1950</strong>, Hhen and ,.There the follm.,ring were present:R. X. ".HlU'1ms, N'1yor, PresidingA. H •. Avent, Alderman at Largew. T. Chandler, Alderman \-lard ,TwoH. S. Sisk, Alder1"1an Hard ThreeT. E. Combs, Alderman Ward Fcur******************C. P. Ful~er, <strong>City</strong> ClerkThomas R. Ethridge, Attorney*****************After the meeting had been called to order, the follovling business \oms tr


p2331MJNUTE BOQK No. <strong>14</strong>" CITY OF OXFORDDEMENTM~'O'ANRECESS, RECESS, RECESS, RECESS, RECESS, REGULAR MEETING .3:00 P. M. NOVE'JER 22, <strong>1950</strong>Pursuant to a recess order on November 20, <strong>1950</strong>, the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen met at the<strong>City</strong> Hall at 3:00 P. M., Wednesday, November 22, <strong>1950</strong>, when and Hhere the following werepresent:R. X .. Willi.ms, Mayor, PresidingA. H. Avent, Alderman at LargeW. T. Chandler, Alderman Ward TwoT. E. Combs, Alderman Ward Fourc. P. Fulmer, <strong>City</strong> ClerkThomas R. Ethr-idge, AttorneyE. P. Lowe, <strong>City</strong> EngineerAfter the meeing had been cal led tD 0 rder, t he following busine ss was transacted:The <strong>City</strong> Engineer presented to the, Mayor and Board his estimates <strong>of</strong> the cost <strong>of</strong> construction<strong>of</strong> certain special improvements on certain parts <strong>of</strong> certain streets, whichstreets omd estimates are SUbstantiallY in words and figures as follows:November 22, <strong>1950</strong>'-The Honorable Mayor .nd Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen<strong>Oxford</strong>, MississippiI, E. P. Lowe, <strong>City</strong> Engineer" <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippiam herewith submitting my estimate for construction done, a1d about tobe done, on certain spec iaL improv,6Jl ent s in this city 0il1d for which th e<strong>City</strong> proposes to issue certain notes, bonds or certificates <strong>of</strong> indebtednesstherefor.The special improvements am the cost <strong>of</strong> SOi.Ille are shOlVl1 in my estimOl.te~which are attached to this statement, am I hereby certify that thoseestimates and costs are as true and correct as it is possible for me tomake.Signed (5) £. I? 10 J1Ie,.<strong>City</strong> EngineerSworn to md subscribed to before me this 22; d~ <strong>of</strong> November <strong>1950</strong>.flNotary PublicMy commission expires, lsiSEAL.,. _JL., ___ ~ ____ _


----.------DEMENT - MERIDIAN=-----;%- ---MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDPROPERTY OVmERS CITY TOTALWilliam s Avenue (ill) 12394.37 10529.48 22923.85Sisk Avenue (All) 12159.15 1<strong>14</strong>51.41 23610.56Combs Street 5640.60 3729,78 937U.38')Avent Street 6440.17 7590.01 <strong>14</strong>030.18South <strong>14</strong>th Street from Pierce Ave.to S. Side <strong>of</strong> Fillmore Ave.18<strong>14</strong>.79 1723.82 3538.61Fillmore Avenue fran S. Lornar St. 3042.59 5017.59 8060.18to S. l1+th St.South <strong>14</strong>th Street from S. Side <strong>of</strong> Taylor 1727.97 1680.42 3408.39,~ve. to Uni versi ty AvenueSouth. <strong>14</strong>th Street from N. Side <strong>of</strong> Finl]1Qre; 1734.39 1683.62 3418.01to S. Side <strong>of</strong> Taylor Ave.Fil~nore Avenue from W. Side <strong>of</strong> S. <strong>14</strong>th St.J042.15 4565.84 7607.99to E. Side <strong>of</strong> S. 15th St.Gufield Avenue 2878.79 1364.37 4243.16Douglass Dri ve 5792~21 2116.43 7908.64north 11th Street 1258.80 553.38 1812.18Elrl Street -10919.66 10043.26 20962.92North 7th Street 7567.94 5175.95 12743.89Price Street 15212.26 13733.00 28945.26s. lOth Street 3448.08 891.53 4339.61North 9th Street 13449.13 17343.C>o 30792.73-,South 18th Street 13106.87 9158.72 22265.59Swth 16th .:.)treet 3268.82 2134.58 5403.40Aci:.u:lS Avenue 1285.00 100.00 1385.00Tyler Avenue 11762.09 8869.98 20632.07Johnson Avenue !±78.40 ~9.20 517.60138424.23 119495.97 257920.20.536% .463%Thereupon, ,Uderman Combs moved that, .. s the <strong>City</strong> Engineer h .. d submitted the ... boveesti.In.ates, ;mel th .. t they a~)pear to be in all respects proper omd correct, .md thatsince it is neces3ary to issue $258,000.00 -Horth <strong>of</strong> special street ir11prov~ment notes<strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> to i'in;;mce the construction <strong>of</strong> the above projects, the above estm tes <strong>of</strong>the <strong>City</strong> Engineer on the above projects be affirmed &lnd-adjudicated to be correct.The Mayor put the moti en to a vote, and all aldermen pI' esent voted ir1 favor <strong>of</strong> themotion.'l'hereupon, llderlrum Combs submitted the following ordinance for the consideration <strong>of</strong>the Mayor omd Boo..rd:


235\MINUTE BOO_K No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD'"DEMnIT'- ~~RIDr4N.-- '-'-"---'-~.-'--'-------'-AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OFTI10 HUNDRED FIFl'Y-EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS ($25g,000) SPECIALSTREET IMPROVl-1ENTS NOTES OF THE CITY CF OXFORD, MISS_IssIppI: PRESCRIBING THE FORM AND DETAILS OF SAID NOTES,DIRECTING THEIR EXECUTION AND DELIVERY, AND PROVIDINGFOR THE PAY11ENT THEREOF, BOTH PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST.WHEREAS, proceeding under Chapter 194, Laws <strong>of</strong> Mississippi, 1924,as amended (Title 16, Division 16, Mississippi Code <strong>of</strong> 1942), and under HouseBill No. 76 <strong>of</strong> the Legislature <strong>of</strong> the State <strong>of</strong> Mississippi, approved April 18,<strong>1950</strong>, effective <strong>July</strong> 1, <strong>1950</strong>, the Hayor, and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississipp, have hereto fore duly and regularly adopted certain resolutionsdeclaring necessary certain street paving and improvements on the followingdescribed streets or parts <strong>of</strong> streets within said <strong>City</strong>:Sisk Avenue (all);Williams Avenue (all);Avent Street from its northern terminus 'l:lith Williams AvenueSouth 700 feet;Combs Street from its northern terminus \-lith Williams AvenueSouth 480 feet;North 11th Street, beginning at the cen-:'er Ene <strong>of</strong> the intersection<strong>of</strong> Washington Avenue and North 11th Street, as nowlaid out, thence North ten degrees twenty-four minutes Eastalong the center line <strong>of</strong> North 11th Street a distance <strong>of</strong> 677feet, which point is the point <strong>of</strong> beginning <strong>of</strong> this descriptionand is on the center line <strong>of</strong> North 11th Street and South line<strong>of</strong> an alley running East to North Lamar Street; thence Northten degrees twenty-four minutes East along the center line <strong>of</strong>North 11th Street a distance <strong>of</strong> 382.6 feet to the intersection<strong>of</strong> the center line <strong>of</strong> North 11th Street and North line <strong>of</strong>Sivley Street, as it is now laid out;Fillmore Avenue from South Lamar Street to South <strong>14</strong>th Street;Fillmore Avenue from the west side <strong>of</strong> <strong>14</strong>th Street to the Eastside <strong>of</strong> 15th Street;<strong>14</strong>th Street from the North side <strong>of</strong> Pierce Avenue to the Southside <strong>of</strong> Fillmore Avenue;<strong>14</strong>th Street from the North side <strong>of</strong> Fillmore Avenue to the Southside <strong>of</strong> Ta:rlor Avenue;<strong>14</strong>th Street from the South side <strong>of</strong> Taylor Avenue to UniversityAvenue;Tyler Avenue from South 9th Street to the Illinois CentralRailroad right-<strong>of</strong>-way;South lOth Street from Garfield Avenue to the Southern Corporatelimits <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi;North 9th Street from Jackson Avenue to ~TashingtonAvenue;Price Street between North Lamar Street and Sivl~J Street in<strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi;Douglass Drive, or street, in Douglass Drive SUbdivision (all);North 7th Stneet beginning at the intersection <strong>of</strong> the North line<strong>of</strong> Washington Avenue and South line <strong>of</strong> Price Street, a distance<strong>of</strong> 1200 feet from the Nort~ line <strong>of</strong> Washington Avenue;Elm Street from North 9th Street to Price Street;Adams Avenue from North Lamar street to North <strong>14</strong>th Street;:1IiIL:.-. , '" __ ',---------------------------------------------------------~~~


236MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD~~--.~-.~OEMENT - MERIDIANJohnson Avenue beginning at a point on the South side <strong>of</strong>Johnson Avenue 160 feet from the intersection <strong>of</strong> said JohnsonAvenue \.fi th South lCth Street to the intersection <strong>of</strong> South16th Street and Johnson Avenue;South lCth Street from Johnson Avenue to G9.rfield Avenue;lGarfield Avenue from South 10th street eastvl8.rdly to the Easternlimit <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>;So"th 18th Street, beginning at a poin+:. on the South edge <strong>of</strong>University Avenue and rillL"'1ing thence southV1ardl~r alon:; s'1idstreet through Haley Subdivision, 12.35.5 feet;andvlI-IR:"1El\S, the aforesoJ3 resolutions uere, respect brel ,r, duly., -published in n nm.fspaper printed and published in t'18 <strong>City</strong> cf <strong>Oxford</strong>, Nississippi,for tl:8 time o.nd in the manner required by 18.1-1; and~JI!Em~AS,pursuon-: to s9.id resolutions, the said lA".ayor and Board<strong>of</strong> Alder~endid meet to hear and determine all 08jections or remonstrances thatmiGht be made to or against the making <strong>of</strong> said improvoments; andWHEREAS, no protest against the mnkine <strong>of</strong> the said improvements on thestreets hereinabove named was made or filed by a majority <strong>of</strong> tloe property ovmersactually residing on property O1med by them and included within the part <strong>of</strong>any <strong>of</strong> the af'oresaid streets so to be speciall;? improved, or otherwise occupyin:~property O1med by them and jncluded \.fithin that area; andI-nG'REAS, the said Hayor and Soard <strong>of</strong> Aldermen, pursuant to t.heafores3. id l:earings, did deternine and direct that t!1e aforesaid im:::'Tovements bemade on the streets hereinabove descl'ibed; andHHEREAS, tl;.e se.id l!ayor and Bonrd <strong>of</strong> Aldermen di::1 thereupon directthat the snid im-:,rOY811J.ents be constructed in accordance vlith plan3 and specificationstheret<strong>of</strong>ore prepared by the <strong>City</strong> Engineer and on file in his <strong>of</strong>fice,Qnd did direct the <strong>City</strong> Eng:i neer to proceed ',dt:1 the said improve:nents vIi thoutthe letting <strong>of</strong> specific cont~actstherefor; andHHEHEAS, the s9.id <strong>City</strong> Engineer has now filed vIi t~:the Nayor andBoard <strong>of</strong> Aldermen his report sh0uinc the est:~ mates <strong>of</strong>' the costs <strong>of</strong> makin,::; theaforesaid imrrove;11cnts; andHHEREAS, the Hayor o.nd :io~rd<strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> sa. id <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> O:Y..ford donow find nne; determ~nethat the estiJllnted aGGregate cost <strong>of</strong> the constr:lction<strong>of</strong> the aforesaid improvement~,as set forth in the aforesaid rOl-)ort c,f the<strong>City</strong> Engineer, :'s TIrO ITGTTDTl.ED "IPTY-SEVErr ':'EC'UStI.EJ ;:!ITE HUTIDIlED 'i'U3nTY DOLLtif'$LIm 'Y'.1E;:TY CE~rTS (;;)257,920.20), <strong>of</strong> 1:lh~ cll One rlunc1red Hineteun Thousand FourH1.mdred _Nine.tY-Five Dollars and Ninety-seven Cents (Cl19,.1/?5.97) is to be paidby the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, anj One Hundred Th.:i rty-Eight Thouse.nd FOllr Hundred T\.renty-Four Dollars and T'.!ent~'-t~reeCeClts (0132,.1,24.23) is to be nssQssed 8.[;9.2nS-;-, ~,l:Gowners <strong>of</strong> property nlmtting upon said streets; and


231\MIN_UTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CIJY Of OXFORD~---~----- ---IinIENl'=f,fE~I~IA~ .,------,- ---,--..,.,-:--' '-_--~, -,,----, ---, ---,---,----------- -,----~7,, __'--""==-'''''',--'-' -'''--,- -'---r--, ____ ~ ____ 1 .. _ -'-__ .. __ "'-__' - '_-'-____ -' ___ .. __ -'-''''_ '-'--'-____ = ____ -'-''-' ,_'- -===;;===HHEREAS, mder the provisions <strong>of</strong> House Bill No. 76 <strong>of</strong> the LeGislature<strong>of</strong> the state <strong>of</strong> Mississippi, ?-pproved April Ie, <strong>1950</strong>, effective <strong>July</strong> 1, <strong>1950</strong>,the 11o.yor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> said <strong>City</strong> are now authorized to borrmv moneyto pay the costs cf the aforesaid improvements and to issue negotiable notes,certificates <strong>of</strong> indebtedness, or special street improvenents bonds therefor; andHTrEREAS, under the aforesaid House Bill No. 76, the said obl:5.gationsmay be issued at any time after the estimated cost <strong>of</strong> the special improvementsshall have been made and ascertained by the governing authorities <strong>of</strong> the municipality;andimEHEAS,in the opinion <strong>of</strong> the Hayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> said <strong>City</strong><strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> it has nOll become necessary to make provision for the borrOi.Jing <strong>of</strong> moneyfor the aforesaid purpcses; andHHEHEAS, the assessed valuation <strong>of</strong> te.xa ble proT_erty wi thin the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Oxford</strong>, Nississippi, as ascertained by the last completed assessment, is as follOllS:Real estate ......................•........... C3, 0(.5,535.00Personal property •••••••••••••••••••••••.•••• $1,329,433.00Utilities~~•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• "pTOTAL •••..•••••.•••. $f, 53,l,2e? .00o.nd~nIEHEAS,the said <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> OY..ford nOIT has outsta.ndinG indebtedness in(~il~5~4~.~OQ~0~.~O~0 ____ ); andllHEHEAS, the aforesaid outstanding jnde~}tednessis exclvsive <strong>of</strong> indebtednessincurred for school purposes and :i.ndebtedness incurred for water and electricpurposes; andmmnE\S, the amount <strong>of</strong> special street improv8T:ient notes hereinafterdirected to be issued, v!hen added to the aforesaid outstanding 5ndebtedness, willnot in the aggregate exceed fifteen per centum (15%) <strong>of</strong> the aforese.ic1 assessedvaluation; andvn-tEHEAS, the Hayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> said <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> do nmlfind and determine tr..at they are fully authorized and enpovlered to direct theiSGuance <strong>of</strong> negotiable street iP1proYenent notes as hereinafter provjded;NOH, THEHEFOIiE, BE IT ORDAINED BY TEE HAyeR AHD BO,\PJ) OF ALDEmIENlOF TI:E CITY eF OXFORD, lITSSISSIPPI, AS FOLLOlIS:Section 1. That all <strong>of</strong> the findings <strong>of</strong> fact T1f'.de [md set forthin the preamble to this ordinance osh8.:11 be and the same are hereby declaredto be true and correct.


----''---'--'238MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD-----."~--.-.DEMENT - MERIDIANSEC':'Ion 2. Tho.t, pursuant tc the rrovis::'ens <strong>of</strong> House :Sill Ho.76 <strong>of</strong> the Legislature ef the state <strong>of</strong> Hississippi, anproved April 1~, <strong>1950</strong>,ef~ective Jul;)' 1, <strong>1950</strong>, there skIll be an(l tl~eI'e ~:re hereby autLorized,I Iordered and directed to be issued t}:e Y'_egotiable special atreot inrrOVeI'lentnotes <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, l-1ississ:l ppi, in the aPlOlm,t <strong>of</strong> T'.1o ElL"1c1rec1 Fifty-Eight Thousand Dollars ($258,000) for tLe purrose cf praridiLC funds l:,o ray',oth the abutting property o"mers tshare <strong>of</strong> tl:e cost an(l the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>'ssharp- <strong>of</strong> the cost <strong>of</strong> makin:~ certc.:tn :ir:Y',ro're::-1ents on the str~,ets in. ,SD.10 <strong>City</strong>as set forth c.n(l described in the rreamtle to this ordinance.The said r~otcsshall be d.':'ted DeceYIiber 1, <strong>1950</strong>; shall be l;lJlnbered frora One (1) fo Fifty-Ti';o(52), both inclu::::i.ve; .'mel shall be <strong>of</strong> the denomination ef Five Thot:sand Dollars($5,000) each, except note N~.l '.l:\ich shall 00 <strong>of</strong> the denor.,ination <strong>of</strong> ThreeThousand Dollars (~~3,OOO).The said notes shall bear interest at the rate<strong>of</strong> two per centun (2~)per anmlP £'rOT1 d?te -l:here<strong>of</strong> lLl1tll paid, payable atthe matuxi ty <strong>of</strong> said notes. Soth the rrincipal <strong>of</strong> 3.nc1~r>einterest on sflidnotes shall be pa:-ab 'e in l"uful money <strong>of</strong> t}~oUnited St"tes <strong>of</strong> Anerica c\t U:eUn~.onPbnters National BaYiJ: and Trl1st Compa!'lY, in the CitJ' <strong>of</strong> Her:1phis, Sto.tc<strong>of</strong>' Tennessee.The 81'dd notes shall be executed by the Ifayor, r:01Jnte:r':l~El1ec1by the Cit~rClerk <strong>of</strong> said CHy, under the corrore.to sa01 cf the sal.d <strong>City</strong>.The s'Clid notes shall matl)re in -!J:e amOlmts and at. tho tim€) fol10Hiq;, to-u~t:lTCTE 1:-Ul~1:W~S {\.:;CU1:T HAlFErTY1 to 26, incl. ~~12P ,000 December 1, 195127 to 52 incl. 1,30,000 Dece;~lber 1, 19523ECTIcn 3. That the said Special Street Improvenent Kotes and thecertificate to be endorsed on the -reverse there<strong>of</strong> shall be in substantiallytLo followinG form, to-Hii,:U1TITED STATES CF lL:ERICAST,W:2 CF llISSISSIPPIceUl~T-OF LAFAYE7'l'EOF OJ:FCHD2%SPEC: AL STREET I11PHCV}]T:;l:'I' lJe,:':s CF <strong>1950</strong>Ho.!,..?----~---~----.,-The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong>' <strong>Oxford</strong>, in the Ceunty <strong>of</strong> Lafe.yette, St2te <strong>of</strong>NississiIJpi, acknowledges itself indebted and, for value received,hereby pronises to pay to bearer_______ .~ ___ TIICTSri7~DDOLLfl.HS


23~i----------------------------------------------~~~OnrrNT - MEtHOiAfl>->-~-'=-> -> .-'-'-"---'---- :---'-~MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CJ.TV Of OXFORD.----"'_-""--''-__''-''_____-'-___> C_"_' _.___.,C_'-' -- ..------:....:..-----...:-.-:.-->-"'-"($,--- ___ ) on th~ first day <strong>of</strong> December, 19 ____ , together with interestthereon from date here<strong>of</strong> at the rate <strong>of</strong> two per centum (2%) per annum,I1payable at the maturHy <strong>of</strong> this note.Both principal <strong>of</strong> and interest on this note are payable inlawful money <strong>of</strong> the United states <strong>of</strong> America at the Union PlantersNational Bank & Trust COr.1pany, in the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> Memphis, State <strong>of</strong> Tennessee,and for the prompt payment there<strong>of</strong>, both principal and interest,as they severally mature and become due, the full faith, credit andresources <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, and the special assessments to belevied against property abutting on the streets or parts there<strong>of</strong>, forthe improvements <strong>of</strong> which this note is issued, '~rehereby irrevocablypledged.This note is one <strong>of</strong> a series <strong>of</strong> fifty-two (52) notes <strong>of</strong> likedate, tenor and effect, except as to denomination and maturity, mumberedfrom One (1) to Fifty-two (52), inclusive, aggregating the principal sumy<strong>of</strong> Two Hundred Fifty-Eight Thousand Dollars ($258,000), issued to pay theabutting property owners' share and the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>'s share <strong>of</strong> the cost<strong>of</strong> making special improvements on certain streets or parts there<strong>of</strong> in said<strong>City</strong> as more ful~ set forth and described in an ordinance <strong>of</strong> said <strong>City</strong>entitled "A.:r:m ORDINANCE Al.!':'HOnIZING AIID DIP.ECTIHG ,THE ISSUANCE OF THOHUNDRED FIFTY-- EIGHT THCUSAND DOLLARS ($258,000) SPECIAL STREET IMPEOVEHENTNOTES OF THE CITY OF OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI;PP..ESCRIBED THE FORH AND DETIi.ILSOF SUD NOTES, DJREC'l'HJG THEIR EXECUTION AND DELIVERY, AND P:r..OVIDING FORTHE FAYJ.lENT THEREOF, BOTH PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST," passed and approved onthe 22nd day <strong>of</strong> November , <strong>1950</strong>, and is issued under and pursuant to andin full comrliance with the Constitution and Statutes <strong>of</strong> the State <strong>of</strong>Mississippi, including, among others, House Bill No. 76 <strong>of</strong> the Legislature<strong>of</strong> the state <strong>of</strong> Mississippi, approved Ap~Ll 18, <strong>1950</strong>, effective <strong>July</strong> 1,<strong>1950</strong>, and pursuant to the aforesaid ordinance and to proceedings andresolutions <strong>of</strong> the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> said <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>duly and legal~ had and adopted.It is hereby certified, recited and declared that all acts,conditions and things required to exist, to happen and to be performed,precedent to and in the issuance <strong>of</strong> this note, in order to make the samea valid and binding obligaticn <strong>of</strong> said <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> oxford, have existed, havehappened and have been performed in due time, form and manner, as requiredby law; that this note and the issue <strong>of</strong> which it forms a part, togetherwi th all other :i nde btedness <strong>of</strong> said <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> nov! existing, does notexceed any constitutional or statutory debt limit.


~40MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDOEMENT - MElli DIANIN iJITNESS 1.>JHEEEOl", the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Hississippi, actine byand throngh its Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen, its governing authirj_ty, hascaused th:'_s note to be sicned by its Mayor, cOlmtersie;ned by its <strong>City</strong> Clerk,under the corporate seal <strong>of</strong> said <strong>City</strong>, this first day <strong>of</strong> December, <strong>1950</strong>.CITY OF OXFOPJJ, MISSISSIPPI,BYMayorC01.mtersigned:--------~--:--:--~------<strong>City</strong> Clerk(HEGISTRATICIJ fJJD VALIDt.TIClT CEP.T:LFICATE TOAPPEAR ON REVEnSE OF EA.CH nOTE)ST !\.TE OF HI SSI~SIPPI )) SS.ccrNT-- OF LA.FAYEI"l'E )I, T. E. Combs, <strong>City</strong> Clerk within and for the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, inthe County <strong>of</strong> Lafayette, State <strong>of</strong> Mississippi, do hereby certify that theHithin note has been registered by me in a book kept for that purpose in my<strong>of</strong>fice, as requ:Lred by latl.I do further certHy that the \1i thin note has 11een validatod and confirmedby decree <strong>of</strong> the Chancery Court <strong>of</strong> Lafayette COlmty, Hississippi, renderedon the day <strong>of</strong> _____, <strong>1950</strong>.<strong>City</strong> ClerkSEC~IClT 4. Tha't for :n~:rr')ent <strong>of</strong> the princip81 <strong>of</strong> and the intcrpstor: the aforesaid Special Street Improvement Notes <strong>of</strong> <strong>1950</strong> herein authorized tohe issued, the ful] faith, credit and resources <strong>of</strong> the Cit;y <strong>of</strong> Oxi'ord, 1-1ississippi,are hereb~' irrevocably '!Jledced and, in addition thereto, there are alsohereby pledc;ed the assessments to be nnde and. lev:i_ed upon and against propertyabutting on said streets so to be speciaJly improved; and there shall be leviedon all taxable property in said <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> (}/.ford, in addition to all other taxes,~ndat tre S9me tiTi18 '..rhon such otl:er taxes <strong>of</strong> s,qid <strong>City</strong> are levied ond colJ_ected,a tax sufficient to pay the principal <strong>of</strong> and tho interest on said Special StreetImprover~entNotes <strong>of</strong> <strong>1950</strong> as the some mature and accrue.SECTICN 5. That the <strong>City</strong> Clerl( <strong>of</strong> seid <strong>City</strong> shall f'ort1-[:'..th prep2.re~r:dcause to be certified to the state's Bond A.ttorney <strong>of</strong> the State <strong>of</strong> Hississip~ia transcript <strong>of</strong> all proceedinGs ho.d in connection 'Hith the authorization<strong>of</strong> the improvements herein referred to


241MI~UTEBOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY Of "OXFORD!--'--~·----------DEM-EN-T--Mn""""'fI5T=A--N---------,,--~=-o-~_c_-__,,_~-~_=_-.may be submitted to validation under the provisions <strong>of</strong> Chapter 1, Title 18 <strong>of</strong>[the Mississippi Code <strong>of</strong> 1942.SECTION 6. That ",hen the said notes shall have been prepared, executedand valid8ted as herein directed, the said notes shall be delivered to M. A.Smmders & Company, Inc., <strong>of</strong> :t-1emphis, Tennessee, and to Cady & Company, Inc.,<strong>of</strong> Columbus, Mississippi, jointly, upon payment therefor at par and accruedinterest; provided, 1 0wever, that the said notes may be issued at such timeor times and in such amount or amounts as may hereafter be directed by resolution<strong>of</strong> the Hayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> said <strong>City</strong>, as and Vlhen funds areneeded for the prosacuti6n


242MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDDEMENT - MERIOIANU 'H I T E D S m t\ m E S C Ii' A H T:"' n L 1. .L ~. 1 ...,"I C AS T A T }~ C ? 1,'1 I 5 ,.. r ,.. ,.. oJ u u I P P IC 0 F ~T T Y C F 1, !>. F t-.. Y .,.., r., T 'T' E,., 'TT Y (' "7'J ,10 )~ T


243\~::-=--'----=-----'--"-=D=EM=EN=-T---:;M=ER=ID=I~::-N --------:-:-~=~~_,__:__,_,-___=_,__-~-,___:c:_-11MINUTE BOQK No! <strong>14</strong>, _CITY OF_OXFORDH ARRAllT NO.TO 'ilH0l1A.,GCOUNi' NO.AI,fOUNTCORPORATICl! FUND CONTINUSDl806180628063SOG480658043804480!+-1804580669 067806880697873787478797883788880258030Sl0680368042~12:?~123"122~:'124Cl:?!+,'1 :"' t;..o-r",~\J_2~rll27S1282129('\'''2f'''1 ___ L..JUc'131~'lJ2·:133r-~~_.3/~rl-1" ~()~..., ../rl-13c~13721.38,:137:!l·WGlJ~2~1/~.32'11)1-81l;-5SL';6::'122::'J.I .. 721/,8(}1 1(1....1-tj--/?<strong>14</strong>9'"'<strong>14</strong>9:;150~150~\151::'1528152('1 C'.?,,/ ~ - ../ .."815481552156~1 t:'7--'-'-.-/'E. P. LevIe, salary for NovemberC. !-I. Roach, salary for Novet1berBeulah Sharp TJ;vles, salary for NovemberHoody Nelson, salary for lJovet1berBill Inmon, s8.1ary for Novemb8rCharles G. Stone, salary for NovemberJack Carrigan, salary for November,Bon HcElreath, salary for NovemberBeatrice'M. Stone, salary for NovemberG. D. Parker, salary for November for Fire DepartmentLsfayette County Health Department, Nov. allotmentLafayette County Library - Pro-rata for Hov.Chancery Clerk, Lafayette County, allotment for restroomLester Frierson, rental on truckC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk - Payroll November 4, <strong>1950</strong>The First National Bank, taxes i·dthheld for OctoberC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll November 10, <strong>1950</strong>C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll November 11, <strong>1950</strong>C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, Petty Cash November 17, <strong>1950</strong>C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll November 18, <strong>1950</strong>J. C. Hume, sala~J for NovemberC. P. FuL"Tler, Deputy Clerk, paYl'oll November 25Public Housing AdministrationSouthern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co., Nov. bill Fire Dept.United Gas Corporation, Nov. bill for <strong>City</strong> HallSouthern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co., Hov. bill <strong>City</strong> HallThe J. E. Neilson Co., Park Conmission , supplies, etc.The J. E. Nailson Co., supplies, labor, etc. Buie HuseumDement Printing Co., <strong>of</strong>fice suppliesHedernan Brothers, <strong>of</strong>fice suppliesTom L. Ketchings Co., binderFires: Patterson Grocery Co., Bill Tucker's Residence,Byron Gathright 1 s ResidenceWade StephensLinder FudgeJames JacksonR. E. ShellebarGerHomer DukeIra L. CrowsonClyde Huggins, Jr.Helvin tu1dersonA. H. AventHoward HodgeIra HillsHoward WinterEugene H9.neyU. O. SmithCarlisle WilsonScott BlackJinnnie HicksElton AddingtonH. H. Whi h'lorthSouthern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co., Nov. bill Engr's 6ffice<strong>Oxford</strong> Wholesale Gro. Co., Janitor supplies<strong>Oxford</strong> Repair Works, keys for airportElliott !-Iardware Co., supplies for Vet. Hous.Elliott I-Iard\..rare Co., supplies for repairsElliott HardvTare Co., supplies for repairs to <strong>City</strong> HallThe <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, supplies for OfficeThe <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, legal printingPatton-Courtney Hardware, supplies for repairs to <strong>City</strong> HallBetts Brothers Hardware, supplies for repairsHetts Brothers Hardware, Tllaterial for repairsB. A. Smith and Son, supplies for Sales BarnElliott Lumber Company, kemtone and other paintPhillips Clinic, treating Jessie Gordon's handRussell Fudge, sand and gravel for Parking LotThe <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, filing cabinet for Park Commission117111116135135178178178178135136<strong>14</strong>81<strong>14</strong>161VariousVaI1iousVarious<strong>14</strong>7 8.: 12(125 & 153Various167Various<strong>14</strong>9135123124178<strong>14</strong>7<strong>14</strong>6<strong>14</strong>6<strong>14</strong>613513513513513513513513513513513513513513513513513513513513512412715011;.9165155<strong>14</strong>6122155<strong>14</strong>916517911.9153167178~300.0037.5068.00150.00150.00211~.6016.36;>6.5965.1530.00162.5032.5015.006.00182.25107.,4.0<strong>14</strong>6.5027.0032.3895.0016.0036.50107.4515.50L~3 .0713.9531.0038.5722.607.794.213.003.003.004.504.501.504.501.501.503.001.501.501.501.501.503.001.501.501.509.517.201.23.502.303.7529.0-)47.17!.151.052.405.2524.422.0010.2039.95$3,902.22___ t _____ ~ _________ ~_. ___ ~~~~~


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDDEMENT - MERIDIANTO HlIOl rhCCCU:Tr NO.8070S071207280727375788078811-7887~02780318035810781088037,-1.'1 r; lcr\17:?172,'., r-;0-, ,Ql'"'" -' -_._, ........- ...l_'; __,~~_tcr\-, ,..·.1.1... ..1..,-I. - ,-\ },~\1?2rt.,......,....-,..L., .... ::.r\-' -,...,J...,;~r'.1 iJ/:r-~"'1 3.20/.251.703.2510.9233.0053.972:-~ .0°1.1) ..It. C:7!.;..2528.08,., ?!, .... j'-+Qt:;.~ ~3:'.9317.333.87900.00/..• 22238.0017.0038.50-,.-. ",..,.'11 or:,17.28381.032.76rn .'?;;.. '--_.L/i .97100.00~:;7 ,398 .19,-SCHOOL ?mIQ807320747(:76788180322038J. D. Cole, snl8.r~r for TIovemberF5chord E. Keye, s[11ar~! for lJoYo"bcrC. P. F1J_lmer, D81'uty Glerk, payroll Nov. /.., <strong>1950</strong>The First N,=,.tiono.l Banl:, taxes 1..,i t~heldC'cr OctolJerC • P ..i..L1 Ti'u'1""r ,.j, DOY"utv l' "'........'...J....L "'1 e"'" ...... , ""'~·~-""o' lA.J.~'.I.. 1 HO" v. ..1....L. .I., '0 ...l.. 't! loro ,/ JC. P. F,ulmer, Derut~l Clerk, payroll Nov. 2~, <strong>1950</strong>30:!-303332Vo::,iOl1S~~52.00180.5355.33590.0055.3351.13


24~i. ---------1... ;;-DEM~'r~'MrI!1I)lAN~j ~1n.A.UT 11'C.'AM01JNT--...... ,. ':=--,;==:::::iLIGHT FliNDIt8075807680773078807980808081['082808380848085808680868087808880897877787878827889r028803380398.04082178217821782178217821882188218821882198220822182228223822L~8225822582268227822882298230823182328233823482358235823G82378237S23732388239Q0?Cv, • ...J /1?240~~~/~.lC2!~282428242Elton Addington, salary for NovemberLouis Campbell, salary for NovemberIra L. Crm.lSon, salary for NovemberC. P. Fulmer, salary'for NovemberC. E. Harrison, salary for NovemberNona E. Uoodwe.rd, salary for NovemberBeulah Sharp Lyles, salary for NovemberG. H. Johnson, sala!'"'.:! for NovemberD. S. Ross, salary for NovemberJohn Russell, salary for NovemberR. H. Hinter, salary for NovemberIra 1-!ills, salary for novemberIra Mills, salary for NovemberJ. E. Hicks, salary for NovemberC. H. Roach, salary for NovemberHilliam N. Lovelady, 16 days s8.la17 for NovemberC. P. Fulmer, De['uty Clerk, payroll l~ovembcr 4, <strong>1950</strong>D. "'J. Garrison, p..aulin[~ transformers to Cor:.nthThe First National Dank, taxes w:5.thheld for OctoberC. P. Fl1l.rner, Deputy Cled:, payroll Nov. 11, <strong>1950</strong>C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, pett~7 cash ITov. 17, 195.0C. Fe Fulmer, Deputy Clerl:, payroll lrov. 18, <strong>1950</strong>C. p. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll Nov. 25, <strong>1950</strong>Lenter Fr:i.erson, rental on truckElliott HardH[ll'e Co., electrical sllpplissElliot.t Har(lHere Co., tools for plant operationElliott Harch-w.re Co., supplies for transmission lineElliott IIarch-rare Co., suprlies for metersElliott Hardual'e Co., SUPI)lies fo:- SubstationMetts Brothers HardHare, supplies for Elec. Dept.Betts Brotncrn Harchml'e, miscellanect'-s su~)pliesHetts 0rotl:ers Harch.Tare, sm:'l'lios for repairsHetts ''',rathers HardHare, tools foc:' plant operationHestern Auto store, electrical suppliesSouth81'!l Fetrolerun Co., Inc., fuel oi 1<strong>Oxford</strong> Sal! Hill, suppli('s ~O:::' Elec. Dept.Ferrell H. Truss, Hrecl:er service on tra;;sformerGathright-need Drue Co., SUf,plies~kl1thern Supply Co., miscellaneous supplies fo~' plantTenn. Valley Elec. Supply Co., electrical suppliesTenn. Valley Elec. Supply Co., ::;upplies for transmissionLouis Supr:ly Co., m::scellaneous supplies for plantThe Texo.s Co., lubrics.ting 0:'1Clancy Heav"y Hauling, hauling trensfornerBaldwin Loconotive S9.16S Corp., service Hor}:Ozburn-Abston Co., su::,plies fOl' Elec. Dept.Balduh: Locomotive Salos Corr., valve on cooler lineRussell FudGe, gro.vel for Substationnntchez Trace Elcc. Pm1er Ass Tn, 22 KV InSUlatorsGeneral Elec. Supply Corp. 352 lbs. <strong>of</strong> wireTenn. Valley Elec. Supply Co., tree smlTenn. VaJ.loy Elec• Supply Co., Xw.as. lampsGrsybar Elec. Co., Inc., b anchor rodsStuart C. Irby, bolt cuttersStuart C. Irb;)' Co., uireStuart C. Irb;y Co., electrical suppli.esGraybar Elec. Co., electrical suppliesElliott LUJ'l.ber Co., supplies fm.' Elec. Dept.Elliott Lumber Co., rent on truck and driverSouthern Be 11 l'el. & Tel. Co., Nay. bill for PlantGeners.l E1ec. Co., car1)on bushesDo.ley Lum"~er Co., material for SubstationDaley Lurnber Co., miscellaneous sUfplies for PlantDaley Lmnber Co., supplies for maint. and c:'epairsTOTAL41<strong>14</strong>1<strong>14</strong>1<strong>14</strong>12410/+12/.1241<strong>14</strong>1<strong>14</strong>11LI-ll/+23433411!1-12412433 & L.2311-221.10 C.C 41<strong>14</strong>23 8: 433Various423 8: 433Various43LI-1,2[l:42543543<strong>14</strong>34428422421I,)~.. yJ .... .,.,.428418';28La51,.221+22L,.28435L,.2l419434L,.2l4281,211,34435428LI-251+32/..,,~'y"'; 0//254284281!-28428L.34L;42L,2l!,.341+22421097.<strong>14</strong>107.40106.4056.25226.7040.3137.50133.26121.5397.<strong>14</strong><strong>14</strong>0.g026.3826.8777.5037.5094.231.36.5335.00129.20139.93L;.2.9l20.11267.2417.003.108.00.60L:.20.(.05.907.16.505.40.3g4,710.1;"112.0027.00.3330.2421.608G.402.52134.70330.0040.0018.0018.2047.79119.00128.205.7718.9220.9/+11.58541+077239.66153.00lJ_.0535.0011.9536.8891.0811.1,645.96$9,455.7480908091:::0928093809380938094$09580968097Elton A.ddinGton, salary for NovenberLotlis Campben, salary for NovenberIra L. Crm-JSon, salary for NovemberC. P. FuJJr.er, salary for NovenberC. E. Harrison, salary for HovenberC. E. Harrison, salary for NovenoerNona E. Hoochrard, sala!",J for NovemberBeulah Sharp Lyles, salary .for NovemberD. S. Ross, sa1ary for NovenberG. 1-1. Johnson, s9.lary for Hovember508508508509507523509509508508~?73. 7683.0072.8056.258L •• ~7081}.70!~0.3237.5081.02107.64,__ ~tl_~ __ ~ ___ ~_~~ __ ~ __ , _,, ___ ~~ ___ ~~ ___ ~


l II----_.DEMENT - MERIOIAN'-"---...;;..-MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDH ~.RRp.lIT , HQ. TO ';TECl:8098?noo-- ..... ,/./,:09981008100"10}21017886781)08029·2034r-\ -;.r r~_" ~ ~ 1 ,_.-\. 'i) -::- " "'r --"-\': .! 'if.-'"'t'J,...\ r"\,' :.'_ ~~'rL-A""J'~~- ; ''''T" '"~251~")t'. ..... )- ~~ "" ~.810')8110~1037991~~r,'L- ,,, ..... .:,.TJ [~TETl 7LT~m CCI7Ilrt~]~for ~To'-~"lh;:'Jchn O. Russell, splal'~I{. :!. 1-~inter, sr',lar:," for 1~O~7cI~bor2. II. 'J:'r:tcr, 0-::.1~r:; ler l':OVc?'.ltcrIr~ 1:2118, 581


·MINUTE BOOK NQ .. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD. - ... -.. -. -----.. --- .... -----.--.... --'---"'-.. ---------.- ... - .. ----------------.. ------'-'---=.,=' =-''ii'ij-=' ==; ~Mr. Harrison presented a bill from The Southern Line Construction Companyfor ...;ork done on The Tr1-=tnsmission Line in the amount <strong>of</strong> $1,500.00.Motion was made, seconded and passed un


------------------------~.~~~ ~-"~-"-~~~~.~.~~-~-. ~-. ~~----.~~ ..../248MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD---'--.~OEMENT - MERIDIAN---1sfer froY" P?r:k~ng }leter Fundl·:uni(!ipal Di::trib'lutl.crl frcr~ St3.tcIliscelb.neous:;:30,547 • 276,000.00, 1 '7(.,6 ,,-/..L ,1"-' • - T5, L;: S .CO1, 7/i~':' .!:'J-2.9:~. .:::...CO:::...-_.,,' "5t; ... , 7°1 ./ ....... ~-1.S,qBrie£Ibvor end :SoardTs~ Collectors (2) ::J.nd DeplltySec~ptaries (2) ProrateCi ty llar:Jh~.lDer:l1t~r l!~cr:Jh!?"ls (3)<strong>City</strong> A.ttorneyCi ty '::ncinecrJnnitor - Ccurt EouseJ


249MLNl.JTE BOOK NQ. <strong>14</strong>, CllY,QF""OXJORDBUDGET - 1951STREET FUnDlRECEIPT~Ad .valorem TaxesFinosRoad Tax From CountyTransfer from Light FundTransfer from Water FundDue fro~ anticipated Bond Issue for Re~~bursementSpecial Street ImprovementTOTAL HECEIPTSA,l1CUNT$28,576.046,000.005,600.009,000.0024,91"1.7383,639.2.4$157,733.01Police DeDartmen~Police Officers' SuppliesCare <strong>of</strong> PrisonersHospi tsl FeesCosts on AppealsSpecial PolicePolice TelephoneSundrypolice Sta ion Expensepolice Car epairsPolice Car E. nse - Gas and OilSanitation and Garbage Collection Der:artme.,n:tForeman's SalaryLaborEquipment Repaj:rsGas and OilSuppliesTiresC100.00750.0050.0050.00100.00175.00100.00100.00500.00575.0002,500.00~~2,000.00,;J.0,OOO.001,200•001,


(250----I'DEMENT _ M ERrOIANF------MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDO:X:Fe~JJCITY SCHCCLS<strong>1950</strong>-1


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OFQ.XFORD-----c--,---,,--· ._._-_.INSTRUCTIOnAL SlJPPLIESElementary SchoolColored School:1)1;-50.003'75.1)0INSURAlrCEElenentarJr School'Colored SchoolOPERt.T:LCn 0:;;' pu:rrsElementaryJames IveryComora ~J orthamLights, Hater, FuelColoredAbraha.'1l KimT10nsLights, 11ater, FuelJanitors Suppliesl-fAINTEHA:TCE OF SCHOQL PLANTSElementar: rColoredAUXILLIARY I\.GEHCIESContingent FundPh;vsical EducationSick Le3.veBr"jShop (Colored)Pee Hoc FootballResearch StudyTOTAL EXPENDITURES ?OR CITY SCHOOLSHigh School TuitionTOT AL EXPEITDITlTRES1,000.()0350.001,/l-52.00600.001, 600.001,200.00700.001.150.001,200.C'0500,001,966.28250.00200.aO500.0000100.0028,500.001,:3 50 .003,652.001,900.001,150.001,700.003,016.'2g78,294.1328.500.00$106,794.13TlI:CEI?TSLIGHT FUNDSale <strong>of</strong> LightsSundryPole RentalInspecti0l"! :


---"-"DEMENT - MERIDIANMINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDPlant Oneration?uel OilLubric3t,i~g C~}Nninten~nce and ~erair8r·::i's~011a~eolJ~3;hcos ',nc' Lnbor1J01,1 Eqlli I")nentHe.nJ Too1.::JL5 no I'~F:L:':~'fGenance3 1 .1Pf 1~/J:3n:-:.d ~~x4:,e~1sionE2ectric 3urp1iAsPole RentalElse. 1'.!etors 9.n(l iop3irsHisce1lo.neous SuppliesvJagos !:mc1 Lo.~'orSu.YldryTruckneu 3ervi~eT1":ll1:3""e!~to 3treet FundT1'ans:er to Revenue ::lond Hec1emptionSur 1= Ius,n'c;n 1"'00 ,in,( .;''-,' __ ...... uJ, ::OO.IJO3,~CO.r;0(;,00.001,350.001,000.00350.00;:?7, 500 .002~O.()02,500.00100.005,000.00100.802,000.009,000.0018,297.5023,025.':22"(,J.\TER FlTlJDRECEI?i'SSale <strong>of</strong> l~ater'.J9.tor T&::;sSeHer TapsG~c Insrecticn ?eesS-::\JGr :?(08~~~47 , :~OO •':0750.()0., A,-...,.... t\"• _I' '-..; ...../'_,,37:: .f)OCJ, 00Cl.()f~1'],~ tOl" Line !,:qi~tennnce nnc1 ~~:.j~CllSic11S1).pe.:.~::'},l"t r-:ndent 's ,S"l ~r-lr~T Prc-r::), t,~J.SalCl.rj' - ereH - ?ro-r'r!:,aSalary - Of~ice - Prora~~~~later S1.1pp~_i(~s - liIaintcllC31C8 Elnc1 -SxtC21Sic11l~ 3.teI' 1·18 ~er!J ~.~c1 ~el)c.i:rs1·I~3Cel11.n'3Cl,lS;.lacos ~.ndO:.f~_~ek')orSl1.rr~lics3ur'~11ioJPumping P1c:nt }bj.n-'::cn2Ilce ,~:}JrO:'ui:::s",,_L," ". ., 01'·


MINUTEBQOK NQ! <strong>14</strong>, CITY .OF. OXFORD'-'-·---·-··~D:;;;EI'I£N=f-:-M;:-::E:;:;~lll~IA""1i --=---'-=,.,.--,,==-.,,--,--. ~c=-------,-'-===--'--..'-"'..-..'-': ...-----# -~"'--'-.;;... . ---==----.---.'. --' .. -"-...--,--..---.-.-'.'--'. =:'-~'--' -====iF=~BonD FUNDRECEIPTSAd 'Valorem TaxesCurb e.nd GutterBonds to Pay fro;n Street Intersection FtmdBonds to Pay from Street Improvement FtmdTOTAL RECEIPl'SANOUNT"'"'1 \t~ , 9?7I- • ,.).: 51,872.356,075.005,925.00*p35,800.00DISBUTISEJ'.1ENTS}futurities - School BondsHaturi ties- Reftmding LiGht and :'laterJ.1aturi ties - School Bui1c1ing a::ld EqtdpnentHaturities - Ntmicipal Schoollfuturities - <strong>City</strong> Hall}futurities - Funding HtmicipalJ.1aturities - Htmicipal Ftmding}futurities - Funding Bonds11aturi ties - Street Lmprovementl1atnrities - Street IntersectionTotal l-futuri tiesTob.l InterestExchange and Collection ChargesTOTAL :9ISBtm.SEJ'.:!ENTS~?4 , 000 .001,000.001,000.001,000.ClO1,000.002,500.ClO7,000.003,000.005,000.ClO5,000.00$30,500.005,250 .0050.00~)35,800.00ELECTRIC REVENUE BOlW ::tEDEHPTICIJ FlJillLD ISBURSEHEIITSPrincipal HaturitiesInterestExchange and Collecti:n Charges$15,000.003,262.5035.ClOTOT~_LDISBURSEl·1E1ITS018,297.50HECEIPTSTransfer from Light Ftmd018.297.50TOT AL RECEIPTS$18,297.50HECEIPl'SParking ReceiptsFinesPARKING HETER FUNDTOTAL RECEIPl'S~~15, 600.001, 500.00$17,100.00DISBURS:!!liEm sOne-half <strong>of</strong> Parking Heter Collections to Dtmcan Heter Co.Police SalaJ7,fCollector's SalaryPrinting and Office SuppUesRepairsTransfer to Corporation FtmdTOTAL DISBllRSEJ'.1E:tITS07,800.ClO2,1('0.00900.00380.ClO175.00$5,685.00~17,100.00********~**************iI'____ ll ___ . ___ . ___ ________ ~ ___________________ ~LJ


_______ ~_H_~" ______" __ _/254::------.-OEMENT - MERIDIAN~---t:.,~MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDThe H['_yor 'md nC~:l'd o£' hlc~e'~"1crJ., tU::~Sl1::tc:l-c to Ol~dcr m~~:ie "lt "l 1'8 ::;ul~c :Ti-"}e-t in~ O~~ ~i' idI·1.e.:/or (2n3. 30~:.rd ht::ld cn l'Jo~T8?Jbe]~ 15, <strong>1950</strong>, ~t tho CitJ T II nIl. jrJ. <strong>Oxford</strong>, I.Iississir·pi,and in o.~corcbnce i-liV1 ::_ notice published in :'h9 Cz£'ord E"..gle, 3 1,leo1:12" nmlS1X;.perissu'3d in <strong>Oxford</strong>, lIi3si:si:::'P~, ,lid TOoc-: on this Qcte, Deccnbc:o 5, 1')50, at the timeand place so stirmbted, heg.rd objections to reDl ~n'l rC",;Oi"~c,l roll;] cf s"_~.J Sit? <strong>of</strong><strong>Oxford</strong>, ~nd the ass'3ss!:'cnt:3 tlrlere:in cent"lin8d, :"'Bdo a:J.. rrcrcr ('crl~cctions, o.nd, in"I' .~~ .J....~'-".Jl)"".....,Cl~-l-~. '-J\_:,.L _--,:~ J.pl\J ,,~ \,.....1- .... '~'l 4.':,,:' __ "'o"-.-nn;"'-' : ,r....:;~ -~UC11 T:1"",L~n-'"--.il O"') 1 ...'.J.\".Jv'J..l.GeThere beinG no 6'0: cctions t.o t:lC '13;;r;:~ smcnts :c,C'r_s c:' 3::,~-j Cit:.' <strong>of</strong> Cyforc1, ~~nc'l. theassossne:1-':;s therein cOJ1tainod, "-nd +,~e [rand toto_l <strong>of</strong> thJ personcl roll Si10~.::h[;:) J.J 73 'f 0> 3 the crand tot?l <strong>of</strong> the land rell C 3 J (J b ~/?.3 6 -, "red tho tot9.1I If" I~ • + t d f ,~munber 0_ 0~~e"1rt nOi'1O::; o.t .., , ~}lt]~ :1,0 01 8.SJ03Se valnc 0 \1not ox~'.,"oding fOT c.ny one hone t~,C ar.1ount fixc:d b;; the :llome :Sxerrption hct <strong>of</strong>193Cc:.~ld the tot~l assessed v?lue <strong>of</strong> all other ro-::l pror'ert.y, it is bereby orde:~od'1nd nd.~ud3ec1 'o:,T t!le Eo.:,;or 9;lQ -'-'0:1.::'1 <strong>of</strong> fl.ldoY'·-:lC'l <strong>of</strong> t~-~e <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Eississippithat said rolls, and the 38sessments tl'.8rein cC!lt'1ineci, be 8.nd the:' ~re h~rebyarprcved'1G deternined.The Asses3:'1Cnt roll h'1vjn)3 bee11 "-:-'Pl'o'!,:;c1 ·'.l~d upon Toe tiCl1 ffiB.de by Alderncm Cl:m:dle!',seconded by Aldernan II:Ubun and passed lU18.niY'10~-1s1:r, ~ t ',.r'.:.;] ordered by the Hs.yor ,-,ndDoard <strong>of</strong> Aldermen thn.t :'ho follovrlnc b.:-:: Y':Jtes he 3.nd the 3·"'--;0 a:'8 hcre1J~' inro:::ed cr.1llev:1.ed for tl,e' year l-113clr:i.llsSchoo'l I,fu:inton~1nce?~ullIt:;< !,1:.11sJJtf~ ... " ....~ ............ t..JA.llc!'illG,ll ~ven-:, :t!1troclu~ed -t·i;e follc1"rinc rc;3011j,-~~,011,1v::inz seccmded b:JT Al:lerl"1[ln Cl::1nulor:['dopticn, t~0notion7:IIP .. TY-TT:REE T~:CT7S~~~':J DOLLAr.S C~~ SPZGI AL STnE'::;r I~·1I)IlC~~r.3l~~~S~TOTES, 's~~~:;3 <strong>1950</strong>, OF TID~ CIT:~ C? Oi:-7C:-\.0, 1·;JS:3IS3IFFI,:=; ..\~.~ :~EI~,~G ~!C'~:3 1-:?7 I!,~r.I}T:I'.!E, rrc -:·r. r~. S\~~T:~T2.S [: C01rP:\:TI,rITe., or l.~:·HI)S, ':'E~~~SSZ~:, ri.~.~D C~~DY (:: r;C~T,~~=~, II~8., 0:28( V~ 'J~TS, ~ '13:31:;;-:; TPPI, JC1'1'1'LY, TlPClJ P l\.J:-r::::T ?II~~rEFCE ATPh"'::. !~lTD hccrll~2D IIITE11EST.A RESClT.~ICtT DI~~ECTI=:(:~ Ti::: IS:~T_:~.~:r,E C~j1 O~I2 IrU1TDPw~Dl,E,creas, at a recess meet ~-r.G <strong>of</strong> this Govern5.n~:;Doely held on NO'leJllbcr :::2::, 1


2551IMINUTE BOQK No. J4, CITY OF O.XFORDllEMl!RT -'R£RlI5RR'--" ---.....;-~..::::..---. - --~. -------- -*----~'. "And, uhereas, said notes vere val~Ld3tedby a decree<strong>of</strong> the Chancery Court <strong>of</strong> Lafayette County, Hississippi, inCe,use No. 9031 <strong>of</strong> said Court on December 9, <strong>1950</strong>;And, uhereas, said ordilJ.ance nnd s,-=lid decree Eiutho:::-izethis Governins Jody to issue said notes at such time or timesand in such amount or amounts ?S may hereafter be directedby resolution <strong>of</strong> this Governinb Body;And, ",hereas, it is nOH deemed necessary arid tothe best interest <strong>of</strong> this <strong>City</strong> to issue suc!c notes, Num'bers l-::n,in the total amount <strong>of</strong> One Hu.'1dred Thirty-Three ThousandDollars U;133,000.00) at this time, and '.. Thereas the :Hayorand <strong>City</strong> Clerk <strong>of</strong> this Cit:"respectivel:', are the proper<strong>of</strong>ficers and authorities <strong>of</strong> this <strong>City</strong> to execute such notes;NovT, therefore, be :md it is hereby resolved thatthe said Hc-cyor and <strong>City</strong> Clerk <strong>of</strong> this C:i.ty are hereby authorizedto execute such notes, Numbers 1-27 inclusive, in the totalamount <strong>of</strong> One Hundred Thirty-Three Thousand DollarS. ($133,000.00),by signing their names thereto and affixin6 the <strong>of</strong>~icialseal<strong>of</strong> this <strong>City</strong>, and to deliver sane to ~'f.A. Saunders & Company,'.Inc., <strong>of</strong> Hemphis, Tennessee, and Cady & Company, Inc., <strong>of</strong>Cohunbus, Hississippi, jointly, upon paynent there:or at par:::.nd accrued interest, so that the special improvements outlinedin the aforementioned ordinance ~ndcourt proceedine may g<strong>of</strong>o:cuard.The foregoing re:Jolutio~1having been introducedin 1.-Triting HC,3 read, considered, and adopted 11i thcut changeIn the for:n in \!hich it vTaSintroduced, by the fol101!ingvote:Aldernan 'I'. E. Combs voted YeaAldermn A. H. Avent voted YeaAlderman iJ. T. Chandler voted Yeo.Alderman B. J. Hilbun voted YeaAlderI1an H. S. Sisk voted A.bsentThe resolution hGving received the affirm8.tiY8vote <strong>of</strong> 0.11 alderT'len rre']cnt, the Hayor declared sene Driopted.11ayor____ JL_Attest:~~~-==<strong>City</strong> ClerkIUnon motion made, seconded and passed, it 1.-m.suntj1 7:30 9 N. Tuesday, December 19,<strong>1950</strong> •. ~~~~As-·ordered that this Bonrd do now recess


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-----.---------------------------------------------------------~MINu'IE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD2571Jw=i.-'--__..__ .___• __ ~_-'_ .•.-'--_ c _ •.•.__.•.:=_.CC_._._· ='-:~-'-'-''--'~';:;;''''-.i:jr-'===1=~[i.TT C=Ll:]~,t~:~cz ~~r)Crl'=:'~G TI~~~: ~-.~=j,T}-lSiCl~ :~.~~D r.C]~?IC~\~IC2·~ (,7 ~~~~~ CI:.DIr;!.ITC~SC~;t TI!E CI'-'~: O? O:'::;'CT~D, O;~?C~J), ~rI;~3I.3SIFrI, !.. S F?O­',T~J:SD ~y S:C~~lIC!~ '7(; <strong>of</strong> I-Io1.1sC :3jvll ITo. 71 C7 T:':E ?,~CT.TLtS: 1()50.SESSICI' 0::' :-':Y:::'; :! 'I.SS I.SS IPPI LEG-ISLP.Tli3'::=.',D18reo.s, t!-:e l~[.yor c.nd S09.rc1 <strong>of</strong> Al::1err::'811 <strong>of</strong> the Ci t;-/ <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>,O:;:i'ord, 11iosissippi, did on Al~~U::lt 1, <strong>1950</strong> 2.c1opt 3. T8S0111tion 8::1-:'loy:in~ :-ond directiY'..'; Ci":' Attorney Thon.,:,s n. EthridGc to revi:Jo ').:;12codif;'/ +;2-0 ol'uiY'.anc8:J <strong>of</strong> T"-,e C:it;'i <strong>of</strong> O::~crc~; rnd,VIhe:ce'Ol.8, tl-.8 Cit~- Lttorney k!.s rn\rioed ::-.n~o" codifiec 1 . t.he s::d'iordinances as emplcyed o.n r 1 c1irec·f;ccl so te do "l~:;. nOH preGcnt:; thatrn~c'~_:;icn ['.l1d codific2tic·n te· this Govern:tr,[~ B'x~y, 2nd tl:..i:; GovernineBody "ind':":-:L the s::d.J rcv:lsien ".nd coc1ific::,.tion ?ccert3ble tc.it r.s cCD~·liD.:r.cc '.Tit}: :it::; :-:iil~nctive 'me:' ter't";}3 cf err:ploYli'ent 0= theCi t;,/ Htol'ne:' 7 ; nOH, tllel'e:~ol'e,i1OBe and :Lt :ls hereby oy·c18.inecl. b: rf' rj'TT:;: ",-'r;,v C·T,' OY":'C'l/T' PTc~~TC!C:·-lPpT •.... ..... _...- 1...1 __ ...... ,.J.. .t.:..._ J,..~' .l.l.,l.,UkJ_~.hJ .J..,the Hc'1.yor 'mel 00ard <strong>of</strong> AldermenSECT:CIT 1. That tl:c rn'tI:.s~_cr. ~~nd co(lii'ic~ti(l~"\ (f -:}~O crc:.2_TlanCCs0= The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> C:;:i'ord, I:ississipri, i:-:cludin:;:.he l\.ecol':1 HiGtorical31:etch <strong>of</strong> The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> Ozfor:1, J:i3si:::;sippi, bq;::: .. uO:'.nc uitI;. a Table <strong>of</strong>Con-tent;:; end .::n Indo:: ::mcl IJrocceu::ng from thence ttl'OU2h lx.ges nmnberec1scrially fro~~' 1 to 9J., ljoth incl17.sive, in or:.DIIYL=lCE lom: 1m. 2, df tl:e01'd.ir,o.nces <strong>of</strong> The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> O::forc., ~lissis:::;:ipr:!, bo 2.nc~ it is l-..ernbyClc1or-:ed s,:-j ~'~10 cffici2.1 Code <strong>of</strong> Ordin&nces <strong>of</strong> s2.id CUy-.SECTIC1T 2. Tl,at the Ci:'~! Clerl~ be nrd he 10 heroh:;,' directed :mdinstructed to ~.3:'1'JO :::. u:'rr'Cl'.t fortlm:.t', to 'l'hol"J.s.s '2. Et1n·}.c1ce~or his\101'1


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._'-"~-'-'_. __ .,---=-=-,_' ____ ~'_.__.25~!'_--'-. __ ..-CC=. __ . '~'rllmnlT' ~ M'£RIDIANMINUTE aOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD•._._--'--'.'-'-._.c._·-'C._-'_._______. _.'_'_.,::.. ~_.____,'-_-=__..._,:T!.' .... r; (Ii' HTSSISSIPPI )CC'UlTTY ce L\? AY:STTE )CITY C~;' OX:i'cr(~) )vIe, tho Ul1l 1 er:J::ignod COl"Jnissionors <strong>of</strong> Election -:"or Tho Ci t~·<strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>,<strong>Oxford</strong>, Hississi:;:Ti, hereb~r C8l'tif:.c thnt HO have recoived~nc. c["nvasscd ":,1-:0 returns<strong>of</strong> the 1,12no.;:,:e1's 0.:1('. Clerks <strong>of</strong> EIGction :Lor the Gonernl IIun:tcil'£'.l EJectionheld :.11 Tho <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> OySord, <strong>Oxford</strong>, l;ississilTi, this tl:e 12th d['y <strong>of</strong> December,<strong>1950</strong>, nne. find th["t s[,i'l roturns nrc t.rue [.ne] corroct. Copy <strong>of</strong> sf'.id returns Rrehoreto 3.ttached.";Therefore, He declo.re the foll011ins to he.vc beon elected to the reopectiveo~:Lices <strong>of</strong> The Cit:' <strong>of</strong> Oyi'o~,(l, Ox.fcrd, !;ississippi, inGic2,ted:lfuyor n. X. Hillio,)"1s;J.furshal, Ne"rt King;Alc1errr..all at LarGe, P.O. Elliott;Alc1erml': vlnrc1 1, Ben J. Hilbun;Aldorr.o.n HO.rc1 2, Hiley T. Cr.[,ndler;AJ.derman ~Je,rd 3, H. S. Sis1:; ~ndAldeITlan Hard .If, Robert 11. Hickey;To serve the term cf <strong>of</strong>f:Lce l'rovic.ed [))' Section (,2 <strong>of</strong> House ::Jill Ho. 71,<strong>of</strong> the l'!i3sissippi un'Is <strong>of</strong> the Hegulnr <strong>1950</strong> Lo[;islati.v0 Session.Hitne:Js our h~'.nds, this tl:e 12th d2Y <strong>of</strong> December, <strong>1950</strong>.IsL HI'S. G. B. Taylor_~/..:::s...I---=E;:,,:.:.....;:.C.::..! _...:C~o:::.::b:..::::b_________._____lsi ~1. ~~e:Js 'i?r01Jl1 _Election Co~~issionersSTA'l'= C1" HDSISSIPPI)r('TTT'T":''' " l,~, ~ .• C":' L' h. ?~yri'TTE ;-;._"" )CITY C:;.;' O~~~i'O:;.D )I, T. E. CC1'1bs, CH;)' Clerl: <strong>of</strong> The <strong>City</strong> cf <strong>Oxford</strong>, O~Sord, Hississirpi,hereby cel'tify thp.t the lmrd <strong>of</strong> Election COP1I'1issioners "f ssi.d <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> Oxforc.~,have certified to tho J.1'J.yor and JOG,rd <strong>of</strong> AlderTaon co:' The CH:, <strong>of</strong> Oxferd, 1!ississippi,that the foJ.lo1.1ing, beinz 211 2nd the only elec+,ive <strong>of</strong>c"icer::; <strong>of</strong> ::;::icl <strong>City</strong>,hO,Y8 been elected to serve in tho respective <strong>of</strong>'i'~.ces inrlicrted hereinholo','[ f'or e.ternl ci' <strong>of</strong>=~ ~e cO""T'onc:'nc on the first lIanday in Jannary (<strong>January</strong> 1) 1951 ~md endingon t!lC first 110ncby in <strong>July</strong>, 1953, as provided in Secticn 3764 <strong>of</strong> the Code <strong>of</strong>191:..2 and Section 62 <strong>of</strong> House Bill No. 71 <strong>of</strong> tho llississippi L


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---15~M.Nf ·-MER10iAN'-'-'-''---''-,----~--- --4~'___ __"__,• uz,MINUTE BOQK~Q.<strong>14</strong>, CITY OJ OXfORDUNITED S TAT E S OF A11ERICAS TAT E OF MIS SIS SIP P ICOUNTY o F LAFAYETTE,. CIT Y o F OXFORD* * * * * ** * * * ** * * ** * ** **2611I!-,-~------------------------.--------~'--'~11'REGULAR MEETING 7:30 P. M. JANUARY 2, 19~1Be it remembered that the Board <strong>of</strong> Mayor and Aldel~en <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mis~issippi,met in regular session at the <strong>City</strong> Hall at 7:30 P. M., Tuesday, <strong>January</strong> 2, 1951,it beingthe time and place fixed by law for the holding <strong>of</strong> said meeting, when and where the followingwere present:R. X. Williams, Mayor, PresidingB. O. Elliott, Alderman at I.e.rgeBen J. Hilbun, Alderman Vard OneW. T. Chandler, Alderman Ward TwoH. S. Sisk, Alderman Ward ThreeRobert W. Hickey, Alderman Ward Four*****************c. P. Fulmer, Deputy <strong>City</strong> ClerkC. E. Harrison, Supt. Light and,Water Dept.E. P. Lo\.le, EngineerNewt King, Marshal********************After the meetine had been called to order, the following business was transacted:On, motion made, seconded and passed unanimously, it was ordered that the minutes <strong>of</strong> theprevious meeting be adopted as read.**********************On,motion made, seconded and passed, it was ordered that the following accounts be allowedfor payment:WARRAHr NC.TO WHOMACCOUNT NO.CORPORATION FUND82768277827882798280.82818282828382848285A. H. Avent, salary for DecemberW. T. Chandler, salary for DecemberT. E. Combs, salary for DecemberBen J. Hilbun, salary for DecemberlI. S. ~SiSk;,:sa!a.ry for DecemberThomas R. Ethridge, salary for DecemberC. P. Fulmer, salary for DecemberNona E. Woodward, salary for DecemberW. G. Kimmons, salary for DecemberC. D. Malbne, salary for December110110110110110115111116113112$25.0025.0025.0025.0025.0075.00111.8071.42190.40209.30!1II11iiII, ___________________ lL'I


------------_..-.-..-~.- ....-... . ........ ~.- ..•. -.-~- ..--.~---.~-----.-~--.~-~-------.------(262MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDWARRANT N~TO WHOHACCOUNT NO.AHOUNTCOF.PORATION FUND CONTINUEDIlS2S6S2S7S2SSS2S9S290S29l829282938294829582968297S298S2 Q 9S30083018302SIll81618165820182558257826282638266833S83468347834S8350S35l835283538354835583568357835S835983toS36l836283638304S36583668367836883698370837183728373837484588375834983768377837S8379838083818382S38383848385S39l839283938394839/~83958396R. H. Mills, salary for DecemberMrs. Rose Rowland, sala~J for DecemberR. E. Todd, salary for DecemberR. X. Williams, salary for DecemberIra Mills, salary for DecemberE. P. Lowe, salary for DecemberC. H. Roach, salary for DecemberBeulah Sharp Lyles, salary for DecemberMoody Nelson, salary for DecemberBill Inmon, salary for DecemberCharles G. Stone, salary for DecemberJack Carrigan, salary for DecemberBeatrice M. Stone, salary for DecemberG. D. Parker, salar~y for December - Fire DepartmentLafayette County Health DepartmentLafayette County Library - Pro-rataChancery Clerk, Lafayette County, allotment for restroomC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll Dec. 2, <strong>1950</strong>The First National Bank, taxes with~eld for Nov.C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll Dec. 9, ·<strong>1950</strong>C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll Dec. 16, <strong>1950</strong>J. H. McCracken, booths for Park CommissionC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, Petty CashThe Junior Chamber <strong>of</strong> Commerce, donationThomas R. Ethridge, revision and codification <strong>of</strong> ordinancesC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll Dec. 23, <strong>1950</strong>C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll Dec. 30, <strong>1950</strong>Southern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co., Dec. bill <strong>City</strong> Hall· .M. H. Winkler, quaterly audit for period ended 9/30/50Dement Printing Company, <strong>of</strong>fice suppliesS. C. To<strong>of</strong> and Company, refill for desk padFor services rendered the 12th day <strong>of</strong> December asElection Commissioners:Mrs. Guy B. Taylor, Sr.Mrs. C. E. Morganlvlrs. W. C. Cox, Sr.Mrs. C. B. BelkMrs. Fannie Heardlv1r s. P. B • Furl'Park Commission Bills for November:Elliott Hardware Co., Invoice # <strong>14</strong>2, glass and putty<strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, suppliesThe American Crayon Co., suppliesSouthern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co., Nov •. bill Park CommissionS. C. To<strong>of</strong> and Co., suppliesStandard School Service, suppliesJones Produce Co., coalFires: Negro House No. <strong>14</strong>th st.; Charles DickensA. H. AventElton AddingtonCarlisle WilsonDavid NelsonHomer DukeEugene HaneyH. H. WhitHorthClyde Huggins, Jr.James JacksonR. E. ShellebargerUnited Tobacco and Candy Co., janitor suppliesBramlett Hospital, treatment for Clarence RobersonDixie Manufacturing Co., janitor suppliesEugene Dietzgen Co., engineering suppliesSouthern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co., Dec. bill Fire DepartmentUnited Gas Corporation, service line to <strong>City</strong> HouseSouthern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co., Dec. bill Engl'. OfficePark Commission bills for December:Stephens and Patterson Grocery, "rafers 8.nd cokes<strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, Office supplies - Park CommissionWray Williams Blue Print Co.Southern Bell Tel. &. Tel. Co.The J. E. Neilson Co., suppliesDaley Lumber Co., material for Vet. Housing Apts.Moore Lumber Company, sheetrockCentral Co., Inc., janitor suppliesElliott Lumber Co., kemtone for Vet. AptsThe <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, legal printingThe <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, supplies foe ElectionThe <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle orric~ suppliesMetts Brother~ Hardware, supplies for Veterans Apts.Phil Hullen, photos <strong>of</strong> activities174<strong>14</strong>7175110135117III116135135178178l7S135136<strong>14</strong>81<strong>14</strong>VariousVariousVariousVarious178125 & 1531(,6128Various<strong>14</strong>7 & 126124130<strong>14</strong>6<strong>14</strong>6<strong>14</strong>1<strong>14</strong>1<strong>14</strong>1<strong>14</strong>1<strong>14</strong>1<strong>14</strong>1178l7S178178178178178135135135135135135135135135135127153127151135165124178178178178178<strong>14</strong>9153127<strong>14</strong>9122<strong>14</strong>1<strong>14</strong>6<strong>14</strong>9178TarAL$180.0091.60180.00200~0032.25300.0037.5068.00150.00150.002<strong>14</strong>.6020.9567.4037.50162.5032.5015.00. 56.00107.4093.00133.0060.00116.35100.001050.0055.0027.0023.5075.0097.881.335.005.005.005.005.005.001.5511.852.856.7522.0115.5412.501.501.501.503.003.003.003.003.001.501.506.512.0055.5034.5215.50Lt4.5515.372.034.647.496.7513.7433.5411.522S.l525.83137.799.0015.(111 .• 159.00


_MINUTE BOQKNo. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFO_RD26~--------,------7-_---,,-::-:-===- !lEM~NT - MERloiAN ',,___'''""'-'---'=-''---'--~=_'=_'_'_=--''-==~_ ""'--~~_''_'-"-"--'--_-'_C-_--=___' ,_'--'____"_'"'-____,____,_,_____IWARRANT NO. -, TQ....HHQ.MACCOUNT NO.AMOUNT8303830483048305811281178119816281698170818681908l9i8166920282588267827083068306STREET FUNDG. D. Parker, salary for DecemberR. L. Tidwell, salary for December-IraMil1s,~sElBry for DecemberIra Mills, salary for DecemberC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll f~r'Dec. 2E. N. Lowe, rental on truckLester Frierson, rental on truckThe First National Bank, taxes withheld for Nov.Lester Frierson, rental on truckThe First National Bank, interest on Note'The First National Bank, interest on note 7/18/50 to 12/6/50The First National Bank, two notes $12,500 each and interestThe Bank <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, tl.fO notes $25,000 and interest'C. p. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll Dec. 9, <strong>1950</strong>C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll Dec. 16, <strong>1950</strong>C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, Petty Cash Dec. 19, <strong>1950</strong>C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll Dec. 23, <strong>1950</strong>Lester Frierson, rental on truckJ. C. Hume, salary'for DecemberJ. C. Hume, sala'-.y for December235225223228Various262255235 & 255236$169.30165.0026.8826.87806.4418.008.0036.409.00291.67199.6625,027.8025,519.44Various 693.89Various 791.00Various 10.49Various 841.50236 4.00236 13.(0245 8.0083408397839783998399840084018402840384048405840684078407840784078407840884088409841084118412841384<strong>14</strong>8/+1584168417841S8418841884188419841984198420842;1842~842384233,C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll Dec. 30, <strong>1950</strong>Choctaw, Inc., reinforced concrete culvert and pipeChoctaw, Inc., reinforced concrete pipe and stump augerStandard Oil Co., gas for service truckStandard Oil Co., gas for service truck<strong>Oxford</strong> Asphalt Co., paving Parking LotConsolidated Paint and Varnish Corp., street marking paintDalr,ymple Equipment Co., street supplies for maintenanceKer-Dan ProdUcts, freight on Invoice # 1371The Miro-Flex Company, Inc., supplies for streetPidgeon-Thomas Iron Company, stump augerStandard Welders Supply Co., supplies for shop<strong>Oxford</strong> Auto Parts, shop supplies<strong>Oxford</strong> Auto Parts, supplies for repa~~s<strong>Oxford</strong> Auto Parts, supplies for equpment repairs<strong>Oxford</strong> Auto Parts, supplies for repairs<strong>Oxford</strong> Auto Parts, miscellaneousPatton-Courtney Hardware, supplies for shopPatton-Courtney Hardware, supplies for repairsRussell Fudge, ,126 Yds gravel for West end Price st.Ole Miss Service Station, tire and tube for service truckM. R. Hall, work on equipmentJohn K. Ramey, trenching street, 240 ft @ $3.50 per foot<strong>Oxford</strong> Auto Parts, supplies for repairsHansen Manufacturing Co., Inc., street lighting suppliesSouthern Bell Tel. and Tel. Co., Dec. bill Police StationBoyce G. Bratton, feeding prisoners and turn keyElliott Hardware Co., supplies for street maintenanceMetts Drothers Hardware, 1 toggle switch 223Metts 3rothers Hardware, alpplies for street maintenanceMetts Brothers Hardware, supplies for shopMetts 3rothers Hardware, supplies for street sanitationOzburn-Abston & Co., shop equipmentOzburn-Abston & Co., supplies for street maintenanceOzburn-Abston Co., supplies for eqUipment repairsStandard Welders Supply Co., supplies for shopMyers and Knight Equipment Co., supplies for street maint.Daley Lumber Co., cement for stockpileStandard Oil Co., gasoline for service truckStandard Oil Co., gasoline for service truckSCHOOL'FUNDVarious26223922823824523923923923926224324.322723723924224322724523723920222326021621123921723924322924323922724.32.392382286.32.771,UO.0087.115.5218.742,900.8065.754.781.9321.577.338.40.9030~J5-,1.021.502.6.31.00.802<strong>14</strong>.2048.6122.7084.003.688.5517.0721.5010. Eo.408.211.501.45.3.901.422.821.728 • .30178.6551.29____ 6=2.~6O,.J5~.S58.30$ J. D. Cole, salary for December8.309 Richard E. Keye, salary for December8113 C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll Dec. 2, <strong>1950</strong>8164 The First National Bank, taxes uithheld for Nov.8167 C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll Dec. 9, <strong>1950</strong>8203 C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll Dec. 16, <strong>1950</strong>8268 C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll Dec. 2.3, <strong>1950</strong>8.341 C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll Dec • .30, <strong>1950</strong>8424 Industrial Boiler Central Service, conversion to gas8425 United Gas Corporation, two months bills for annex8426 W. M. Welch Hanufacturing Co., Supplies.301303.33?Various.332332.3.32.332.324334.318$52.00180.5355.33498.8055.3355.3.348 • .3.348.331,440.007.829-54I;I: II: I1 ~ I" I_, _______ ~ _____ ____"U


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD----~~-DEMENT - MERIDIAN-----::- ...TO \mON ACCOln-rr NO. AMOUNTSTREEl' FUND CONTINUEDB427 Rand HcNally and Co., set <strong>of</strong> maps 322 $32.75B42B Martin School Equipment Co., steel folding chairs 322 55.59B429 School Service Company, miscellaneous supplies 322 1.19B430 The J. E. Neilson Co., miscellaneous supplies 322 81.54B431 Southern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co., Nov. bill 305 B.IOB432 Reynolds P. and H. and Elec. Service, service on plumbing 336 7B.70B433 Tayloe Paper Co., toilet paper dispenser 333 12.44B433 Tayloe Paper Co., janitor supplies 333 57.29B434 <strong>Oxford</strong> Electric Co., repairs to equipment 336 9.40B435 The Office Supply Co., supplies for instruction 318 36.5B$436 S'. C. To<strong>of</strong> and Co., lettering guide 318 3.358/+36 S. C. To<strong>of</strong> and Co., instructional ~~terial 3lB 7.35B436 S. C. To<strong>of</strong> and Co., material for instruction 3lB 30.07$437 Georgia School <strong>Book</strong> Depository, supplies for administration 307 4/;..B5843B Miss Hattie Richardson, petty c3sh 307 35.06Bl,,39 Neil A. Kjos Husic Co., band expense 312 15.508440 Scott, Foresman & Co., miscellaneous supplies 322 20.53B44l Bond Music Co., Inc. , band expense' 312 12.00B442 University High School, U. H. S. tuition for Nov. & Dex. 311 6,333.32B443 <strong>City</strong> Light and Water Plant, light and water Elem. School 334 L5.79$443 <strong>City</strong> Light and Water Plant, light and 1-later Colored School 334C 33.65$41Y4 <strong>Oxford</strong> Colored Masonic Lodge 322C 72.50B445 Elliott Hardware Company, plate glass 336 3.21$446 R. E. Keye, school administration meeting Jackson 306 36.61B447 <strong>Oxford</strong> Steam Laundry and Dry Cleaners 333 2.24$448 John Phillips, plastering (Elem. Building) 336 2$.00TOTAL $9,568.95LIC',HT FUNDB310 Elton Addington, salary for December 411 $97.<strong>14</strong>B3ll Louis Campbell, salary for December 4ll 107.40B3l2 Ira L. Crowson, salary for December 411 106.40B313 C. P. Fulmer, salary for December 412 56.25B3<strong>14</strong> C. E. Harrison, salary for December 410 226.70B315 Nona E. Woodward, salary for December 1;.12 40.318316 BeUlah Sharp Lyles, salary for December 412 37.50B3l7 G. W. Johnson, salary for December 411 133.26$3lB D. S. Ross, salary for December 411 121.538319 John Russell, salary for December 411 . 97.<strong>14</strong>B320 R. H. Winter, salary for December 411 <strong>14</strong>0.808321 Ira Mills, salary for December 423 26.BBB32l Ira Mills, salary for Deccm:Jer 433 26.$7$322 J. E. Hicks, salary for DecemJer 411 77.50$323 C. H. Roach, salary for Decem1)er 412 37.50B324 William N. U::lvelady, salary for December 412 175.00$1<strong>14</strong> C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll Dec. 2, <strong>1950</strong> Various 174.99$163 The First National Baru(, tqxes withheld for Nov. Various 129.20$168 C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll Dec. 9, <strong>1950</strong> 433 & 438 179.99B204 C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll Dec. 16, <strong>1950</strong> 423 & 433 <strong>14</strong>.2.23B209 Electric Revenue Bond Redemption Fund, transfer 1,035.00B2(O C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, petty cash 12/19/50 Various 67.238269 C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll Dec. 23, <strong>1950</strong> 423 & 433 156.$7$342 C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll Dec. 30, <strong>1950</strong> 423 & 433 26.509 Hederman Brothers, <strong>of</strong>fice supplies 4<strong>14</strong> 49.3010 Dement Printing Co., supplies for <strong>of</strong>fice 1+<strong>14</strong> 7.5011 Westinghouse Electric Corporation, Substation supplies 434 726.7712 The Hilliard Corporation, 17 bags hilite 419 25.5013 Nordberg Manufacturing Co., Hork on equipment ly2l 156.00<strong>14</strong> H. Blockman and Co., .. Ii ping cloths 422 32.0015 Electric Meter Service, meters and parts 431 B4.6416 The Filter and Injector Co., cellulose and filter paper 419 B2.0017 Tenn. Valley Elec. Supply Co., supplies Elec. Dept. 42B 205.B519 Graybar Elec. Co., Inc., hub~;ard pins - Substation l~34 25.$3lB Graybar Electric Co., Inc., electrical supplies 42$ 254.1020 The Southern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co., 245 poles @ $1.00 430 245.0021 Stuart C. Irby Co., electrical supplies 42B 12.1622 Southern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co., Dec. bill Light Plant 442 10.9023 Southern Line Construction Co., material for Transmission line 435 1,094.5024 The Warren Corporation, <strong>of</strong>fice supplies 4<strong>14</strong> <strong>14</strong>.0425 Graybar Electric Co., Inc., electrical supplies 428 134.1926 The Texas Company, lu",ricating oil 419 lBl.4427 Pidgeon-Thomas Iron Co., mesh la\/n fence 432 25.542B Alcorn County Elec. Power CommiSSion, loading transformers 43$ 6.5029 Southern Petroleum Co., fuel oil 418 4,325.2429 Southern Petroleum Co., reimbursement for deductions 41$ 42.6830 Russell Fudge, S8.nd and gravel for Substation /+34 37.9531 Western Auto, electrical supplies /~$ 1.7032 Metts Brothers Hardware, supplies for electrical Department 42B 6.45


L. .. _~_ . . --~------2651I__-l)Ir'MEN" - M-ERIOIANMO~UTEBOOK NQ. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OJOXFO.RD~ .....0'."...:;' ='-~. -===-_--'''-'-'=='''---=---==-.;-'-_-''='----'-'.__ =--'-'-~. _.__-- -"'_=""-'-.__33333435361WARRANT NO.TO WHOMLIGHT FUND CONTINUEDElliott Hardware Co., supplies for Elec. Dept.Elliott Hardware Co., miscellaneous supplies Elec. Dept.Ozburn-Abston Co., supplies for Elec. Dept.The <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, bids for fuel oilElliott Lumber Co., supplies for Elec. Dept.Nordberg Manufacturing Co., service and parts on plantTOTA.L" ~-'-""=.'--:..c~~' .. ~ .. ~~ACCOUNT NO. AMOUNT II I428 $2.94421 1.25428 .96413 8.95428 .36734 4.275.24$15,557.67III IIII8325832683278328832983308331833283338334833583358336833683378337811582598271820583298343844,98450845184518455845284538454845682738274827582568457WATER FUNDElton Addington, salary for DecemberLouis Campbell, salary for DecemberIra L. Crowson, salary for DecemberC. P. Fulmer, salary for DecemberC. E. Harrison, salary for DecemberNona E. Woodward, salary for DecemberBeulah Sharp Lyles, salary for DecemberD. S. Ross, salary for DecemberG. W. Johnson, salary for DecemberJohn O. Russell, salary for DecemberR. H. Winter, salary for DecemberR. H. Winter, salary for DecemberIra Mills, salary for DecemberIra Mills, salary for DecemberJ. E. Hicks, salary for DecemberJ. E. Hicks, salary for DecemberC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll Dec. 2, <strong>1950</strong>C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, Petty CashC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll Dec. 23, <strong>1950</strong>c. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll Dec. 16, <strong>1950</strong>c. E. Harrison, salary for DecemberC. P. Fulmer, Dey'uty Clerk, payroll Dec. 30, <strong>1950</strong>Rockwell Manufacturing Co., water meters parts. <strong>Oxford</strong> Auto Parts, supplies for equipmentRamey and Falkner, water ditchingRamey and FalkneT, 'main line sewerPidgeon-Thomas Iron Co., galv. steel pipeDelta Plumbing & Elec. Supply Co., goose necksViking Supply Corporation, water suppliesElliott Hardware Co., supplies for Water Dept.Ozburn-Abston & Co., supplies for Water Dept.PARKING METER FUNDTarA.LC. H. Roach, salary for DecemberNew King, salary for DecemberMrs. Minnie Hartsfield, salary for DecemberDuncan Parking Meter Corporation, November share <strong>of</strong> collectionsMiller Meters, Inc., ~eter partsTOTAL508 $73.76508 83.00508 72.80509 56.25507 84.70509 40.32509 37.50508 81.02508 . 107.64508 ' 73.76508 53.00524 53.00525 26.885<strong>14</strong> 26.87508 64.50540 64.50513 &5<strong>14</strong> 66.15510&527 50.01513 27.00513& 5<strong>14</strong> 46.50523 84.70513 27.00512 9.57525 ,1.16510 190.50518 39.60510 354.51510 1<strong>14</strong>.39510 35.02510 .79510 ___ ~+.3",-5~_$2,046.55$75.00180.0039.00706.8019.94$1,020.74LIGHT AND WATER DEPOSIT FUND8261C. P. Fulmer, ,Deputy Clerk, Petty Cash Dec. 19, <strong>1950</strong>95.00[8120BOND FUNDThe Chase National Bank <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> New YorkELECTRIC REVENUEBOND FUND5.008116812182658118C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, labor on SubstationSouthern Lines Construction Company, work on lineThe Light Fund, transferLester Frierson, rental on truckTOTAL434435434 & 435434l57~OO'1,500.001,031.168.00l, ELECTRIC REVENUE BOND REDEt-lPI'ION FUND8210~26483448339830783078307VnionPlanters National Bank & Trust Co.-,SPECIAL STREEI' IHPROVEHENT F]JrD # 2Ths Street Fund, transfer for reimbursement <strong>of</strong> moneyspent out <strong>of</strong> Street Fund up until Dec. 21, <strong>1950</strong>Lester Frierson, rental on truchC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, pa~Toll Dec. 30, <strong>1950</strong>J. C. Hume, salary for necenberJ. C. Hume, salary for DecemberJ. C. Hume, salary for DecemberTOTAL711 & 712256256 & 262~2611,035.104,626.032.0068.00~~~S;8.00_4,858.03


266MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDPursuant to an advertisement in The <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle for bids on Office equipment to be receivedup until 7:30 P. M. <strong>January</strong> 2, 1951 bids were received from the following companies:Marchant Calculator Distributors252 Madison Ave., l1emphis, Tenn.Dement Printing CompanyMeridian, MississippiThe <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle<strong>Oxford</strong>, MississippiOn motion made by Alderman Sen.J.Hilbun, seconded by Alderman H. S. Sisk, and passed unanimously,it was ordered that the bid from l~rchant Calculator Distributors be accepted forthe calculator and the bid from The <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle be accepted for the <strong>of</strong>fice equipment. Thesebids being the lowest and best bids.*********i} ********** ·n-**i}* -~, ****Pursuant to ad,advertisement in the <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagl~ for bids on fuel oil to be received until7:30 P. M. <strong>January</strong> 2, 1951, bids were received from the following companies:Southern Petroleum Company210 Hadison Ave., Memphis, Tenn.Southland CompanyYazoo <strong>City</strong>, MississippiHenry H. Cross CompanyChicago 3, IllinoisOn motion duly made, seconded and passed it was ordered that the bid from Southern Petroleumbe accepted, that bid being the lowest and best bid.*******************************The Mayor read a letter from Miss Dorothy Oldham asking that she be eiven an equal share<strong>of</strong> the Cit,y's insurance and called attention to the fact that the insurance on the Veteran'sHousing Project expired on <strong>January</strong> 7, 1951 ann: "':lJ.;('r1. thrl.t she be ~iven an equal share <strong>of</strong>that particular policy. Alderman B. O~ Elliott moved- that Miss 01d.lWn1 s .. request be grantedand that she be given one-sixth <strong>of</strong> the policy on the Veterans Housing Project. This motionwas seconded Qy Alderman Ben J. Hilbun and passed unanimously. and it was so ordered.******, 1************************Motion was mane by AJ.derman B. J. Hil'b"rtr,. th~t. the assessment to W. P,. Haley appearing on Page37, Line 11 <strong>of</strong> the <strong>1950</strong> Tax Roll, be reduced $800.'00 due to gross' error. This motion vTaS ..seconded by Alderman vI. T. Chandle.r o.nd passed ~unanimously •.)Motion was made, seconded and passed unanimously, ann it was ordered that the Personalassessment on Earl Fudge1s Grocery store appearing on Page 33, Line 11, <strong>of</strong> the 1949 Assessmentroll be reduced from $2,610 to $1,750. It was further ordered that the same assessmentappearing on Page 31, Line 9 <strong>of</strong> the <strong>1950</strong> Personal Assessment roll be reduced from $2,610 to$1,750.**************************Motion was made by Alderman \-1. T. Chandler, seconded by Alderman Ben J. Hilbun and passedunanimously that the the following firemen be allowed' ~~5.00 es'ch for attending the fire atgymnasium at Thaxton, Mississippi:James JacksonElton AddingtonC3r1isle WilsonDavid NeilsonHomer DukeI*******~******************Mr. C. E. Harris on, Superintendent <strong>of</strong> the Light and Water Plant presented to the Mayor andBoard <strong>of</strong> Aldermen a plan that had been Horked out by him and Mr. Loue, tho <strong>City</strong> Engineer ,to repair tho <strong>City</strong> Water Reservoir. After a discussion <strong>of</strong> the· plan' : Alderman H. S. Siskmade a motion that said pL~n be put in operation. This motion was seconded by AldermanElliott and passed unanimously.**************************lIMotion was made, seconded and passed unanimous~ and it was ordered that the gasoline for thepolice car be bought from station to station as it has been bought in the past provided alJstations \-There the gasoline is bought will 13.110\1 the <strong>City</strong> a 2¢ discount on each gallon bought.


, MJNJJIE _BO~OK .NQ .. <strong>14</strong># CITY .OF OXfORD---.-.-._. - .--.-----.-----~.. -.. - ._._--._.- (====iOn motion duly made, seconded and passed, unal;limously, it was _ ordered that ~he follOW'in.g~vere jielected to serve in the following capacities at the following salaries listed below untilfurther ordered b,y the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen:HAYOR PRO-TEM:CITY CLERK:B. O. ElliottRobert W. HickeyDEPUTY CLERK AND TAX COLLECTOR :LIGHT & WATEB.gONHISSIONERSTREEr CONMISSIONER:CITY ATTORNEY:.C. P. Fulmer - Salary $240.00 per month.H. S. SiskW. T. ChandlerJ. W. Price - Salary $75.00 per month.On motion made, seconded and passed unanimously, the following were re-emp1oyed in capacitieslisted, at saJaries listed, until further order <strong>of</strong> the Board:CITY ENGINEER:Ed P. Lowe, at a salary <strong>of</strong> $300.00 per month.C. E. Harrison, at a salary <strong>of</strong> $423.50 per mo.SUPERINTENDENl' OF LIGHT DEPAR~,_:CHIEF ENGINEER - POWER PLA!'!!: G. W. Johnson, at a salary <strong>of</strong> $269.10 per month.ENGINEERS - palER PLANT,:Louis Campbell, at a salary <strong>of</strong> $207.50 per month.D. S. Ross, at a salary <strong>of</strong> $202.55 per month.Elton Addington, $184.40 per month.John O. Russell $184.40 per month.WATER AND LIGHT HAINTENANCE FOREJvf...AN: R. H. Winter at a salary <strong>of</strong> $265.00 per month.LINEMAN: - Ira L. Crowson at a salary <strong>of</strong> $182.00 per month.STHEEl' SANITATION FORErvIAN:DAY FIREMAN AND MECHANIC:NIGHT FIREMEN:FIREMAN FOR SUNDAY:SECREl'ARY:STENOGRAPHER:DIRECTOR OF BUIE MUSEUN:Robert L. Tidl-Iell, at a salary <strong>of</strong> $165.00 per month.Ira Mills, at a salary <strong>of</strong> $215.00 per month.Bill Inmon, at a salary <strong>of</strong> $150.00 per month.Moody Nelson, at a salary <strong>of</strong> $150.00 per month.G. D. Parker, at a salary <strong>of</strong> $7.50 each SundayNona E. Woodward, at a salary <strong>of</strong> $176.25 per monthMrs. Beulah S. Lyles, at a salary <strong>of</strong> $165.00 per month.Mrs. Rose Rowland at a salary <strong>of</strong> $100.00 per monthFOREMAN~- SPECIAL STREET ll-1PROVEHENT: J. C. Hume, at a salary <strong>of</strong> $200.00 per month.MAINTENANCE CHECKER AND niSPECTOR:LIGHT DEPARTJviENT ACCOUNTANTDEPUTY CLERK AND TAX COLLECTOR:FOREMAN - STHEEl' 1-1AINTENANCENIGHT .P.OLICEMEN:DAY POLICElvIAN:AUDITORJimmie E. Hicks, at a salary <strong>of</strong> $215.00 per month.William N. Lovelady, at a salary <strong>of</strong> $175.00 per monthClaude H. Roa ch, at a salary <strong>of</strong> $150.00 per month for<strong>January</strong> and February, 1951.G. D. Parker, at a salary <strong>of</strong> $190.00 per month.W. G. Kinnnons, at a salary <strong>of</strong> $207.50 per month.R. H. Mills, at a salary <strong>of</strong> $180.00 per monthR. E. Todd, at a salary <strong>of</strong> $180.00 per monthM. M.W'ink1er at a salary for $300.00 per year.lL __)IIOn motion made, seconded and passed unanimously, it was ordered that the salaries <strong>of</strong> theMayor, R. X. Williams and the Marshal Newt King be fixed as follows:On motion madeR. X. Williams, Mayor - salary $200.00 per monthNewt King, Harsha1 - salary $218.50 per month***********************seconded and passed. unanimously, it was ordered that C. D. Malone be employed.as meter check~r and s,pecia1 po~ic. at a salary~, $J.80.00 per. month.Upon motion made seconded and passed" it vas orqered that w. W. Joor, Roger S. Myers andMrs. Guy B. TaY1~r, Sr. be appointed to serveas~lection Q}ommissioners.************"**UpOn motion made, seconded and pas!le(l,' it was order. d that18.7 :30 P. M., Tuesday ,<strong>January</strong> '16;, 1951,thO Bo~rd do now rece~s until


~ .. -.-.- --.... -IDEMENT - MEP.IDIAN-~----.;..,..MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDTHE STATE OF l{[SSISSIPPILAFAYETTE COUNTYCITY OF OXFORDTo W. T. Chandler, B. O. Elliott, R. W. Hickey, B. J. Hilbun andH. S. Sisk, Alderme~ o~ the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi:You are hereby notified that a special meeting <strong>of</strong> the Mayor andBoard <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi is called to meetat the <strong>City</strong> H all in said <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi at 7:30 otclock,P. M., on this the 8th day <strong>of</strong> JanuarY, A. D., 1951, the object <strong>of</strong> saidmeeting is to consider such mat~ers as may be presented for the purpose<strong>of</strong> determining the question <strong>of</strong> issuing bonds for the <strong>Oxford</strong> SeparateSchool District in the sum <strong>of</strong> Six Hundred and Twenty Five ThousandDollars ($625,000.00) for the purpose <strong>of</strong> (a) Erecting, repairing,equipping, remodelling an~enlargihg' school buildings and relatedfacilities, including gJ~asiums, auditoriums,luncnrooms, vocationaltraininr~ building, libraries and purchasing land therefor: (b) Establishingand equipping school athletic fields and necessary facilities connectedther~lith, and purchasing land therefor; and (c) Providing-necessarywater, light, heating and sewerage facilities for school buildings andpurchasing land therefor; all as set forth in a resolution <strong>of</strong> saidschool board filed with the proper <strong>of</strong>ficial <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>;and to take such action on said resolution and related matters asmay be necessa~J or proper.lsi R. X. WilliamsMayorThe Marshall will execute and return the abOVe notice instanter./sl R. X. WilliamsMayorReceived the above call at 1: 00 0' clock<strong>January</strong> A. D., 1951.P. }1. , on this the 8th day <strong>of</strong>lsi __ ~~,::;:··~K::.:in~g~ ___ _<strong>City</strong> MarshallWe, the undersigned Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, MiSSiSSippi,hereby acknowledge service <strong>of</strong> the above call upon us personally at leastthree hours before the time <strong>of</strong> meeting and waive copy <strong>of</strong> the call.Is/ W-. T. Chandler/slB. O. ElliottlsI H. S. Sisklsi Robert W. HickeylsiBen J. HilbunI have served notice on the above Aldermen at least three hours beforethe' time <strong>of</strong> meeting. .lsi Newt King<strong>City</strong> Marshal


269DEMENT -M


270If- MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDr--~'~-~ -- -~ -; OEMENT - MERIDIANr--~--II!State <strong>of</strong> MississippiCounty <strong>of</strong> LafayetteI, Ira L. Morgan, Secretary <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Oxford</strong> Separate School District <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, LafayetteCounty, State <strong>of</strong> Mississippi, hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a correct copy<strong>of</strong> a resolution which was passed and adopted by the school board <strong>of</strong> said district at ameeting legally called and held on the 5 day <strong>of</strong> <strong>January</strong>, A. D., 1951, and that the originalminutes appear <strong>of</strong> record in my <strong>of</strong>fice in Minute Bool: 1, on pages lB2-lB3, from \·rhich thiscopy is taken and compared.Dated this 6 day <strong>of</strong> <strong>January</strong>, A. D., 1951.Is/ Ira L.MorganClerkAfter the resolution. had be~M;r'e~d and d~scu~~ed, AldeI'nlan H. S. Sisk made a motionthat the Board recess unt~l ~:3~~Tuesday, <strong>January</strong> 16, 1951 to consider the resolution.This motion was seconded by Alderman Ben J. Hilbun and passed unanimously.THE ST~TE OF HISSISSIPPILAFAYETTE CCUNTYCITY OF OXFORD**************************To W. T. Cha.ndler, B. O. Elliott, R. W. Hickey, B. J. Hilbunand H. S. Sisle, Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi;You are hereby notified that a special meeting <strong>of</strong> the Hayor andBoard <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi is called to meetat the <strong>City</strong> Hall in said <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi at 7:30 0'cloc1;:,P. M., on this the 16th day <strong>of</strong> <strong>January</strong>, A. D., 1951, the object <strong>of</strong>said meeting is to consider such matters as may be presented for thepurpose <strong>of</strong> determining the question <strong>of</strong> issuing bonds for the <strong>Oxford</strong>Separate School District in the sum <strong>of</strong> Six Hundred and 1'''lenty FiveThousand Dollars ($G25,000.00) for the purpose <strong>of</strong> (a) Erecting,repairing, equipping, remodelling and enlarging school buildingsand related facilities, including '~~si~ auditoriums, lunchrooms, vocational training bv_ilding, llbr.aries-, nnd purchasingland therefor; (b) Establishing and eqUipping school athleticfields and necessary facilities connected therewith, and purchasingland therefor; and (c) providing necessary water, light, heatingand s~verage facilities for school buildings and purchasing landtherefor; all as set forth in a resolution <strong>of</strong> said school boardfiled with the proper <strong>of</strong>ficial <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>; and to tnkesuch action on said resolution and related matters as may be necessaryor proper.lsi R. X. Willia~ms~ ___ _MayorThe Marshall will exeout. and return the above notice instanter.lsi R. X. WilliamsMayorReceived the above call at 2:00 o'clock P. M. on this the16th day <strong>of</strong> <strong>January</strong> A. D., 1951lsiNewt King<strong>City</strong> MarshalWe the undersigned Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi,hereby acknowledge service <strong>of</strong> the above call upon us personally atleast throe hours before the time <strong>of</strong> meeting and waive copy <strong>of</strong> thecall.lsi B. O. Elliottlsi '<strong>of</strong>. T. Chandlerlsi Ben J. Hilbunlsi H. S. Sisk/slRobert W. HickeyI have served notice on the above Aldermen at least threehours before the time <strong>of</strong> meeting.Is/ Newt King<strong>City</strong> Marshal


[271\Pursuant to the preceding NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING, the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen met on<strong>January</strong> 16, 1951, at the <strong>City</strong> Hall, when and where the following were present:R. X. Williams, Mayor, PresidingB. O. Elliott, Alderman at Largew. T. Chandler, Alderman Ward TwoBen J. Hilbun, Alderman Ward OneH. S. Sisk, Alderman Ward ThreeRobert W. Hickey, Alderman Ward Four***************C. E. Harrison, Superintendent Water and Light DepartmentC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk and Tax CollectorJ. ,TN. Price., <strong>City</strong> AttornfItY*************~,*.:t**Will Lewis, President, Board <strong>of</strong> TrusteesJames C. HartsfieldR. E. Keye, Superintendent, <strong>Oxford</strong> <strong>City</strong> Schools******************After the meeting had been called to order, the following business \ras had, to-wit. ~The Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen took up for consideration a certainresolution adopted by the Board <strong>of</strong> Trustees <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Oxford</strong> Municipal ~aU"School District on the 5th day <strong>of</strong> <strong>January</strong>, 1951 requesting the Mayor andBoard <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> to call an election on a proposal toissue bonds or said District in the amount <strong>of</strong> $625,000.00 for the improvement<strong>of</strong> school"facilities following a discussion <strong>of</strong> the subject Alderman B. O.Elliott o~feredand moved the adoption <strong>of</strong> the following resolution:A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE INTENTION OF THE HAYOR AND BOARDOF ALDER11EN OF THE CITY OF OXFORD, mSSISSIPPI TO IS:::;UE THEBONDS OF THE OXFORD HUNICIPAL SEPARATE SCHOOL DISTRICT IN THE~10UNT OF $625,000.00 FOR ~HE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FOR THEIMPROVEMENT OF SCHOOL FACILITIES IN SAID DISTRICT, AND CALLINGAND PROVIDING FOR THE HOLDING OF AN ELECTION THEREONWhereas, on the 5th day <strong>of</strong> <strong>January</strong>, 1951, the Board <strong>of</strong> Trustees <strong>of</strong> the<strong>Oxford</strong> MUnicipal Separate School District <strong>of</strong> Lafayette County, Mississippi didadopts a certain resolution requesting the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen to callan election to determine whether or not the bonds <strong>of</strong> said District shall beissued in the amount <strong>of</strong> $625,000.00 for the following purposes;,: '-A. Erecting, repairing, equipping, remodelling and enlargingschool buildings and related facilities, including gymnasiums,auditoriums, lunch rooms, vocational training building,librarles3 and purchasing land therefor;B. Establ:tslUng -:and'.quippi'D:g sciho


-----------~"-'--"~~'"'-~'~'-"-"'-- ---'~~~-~~-- ---~---~ - - - ~-- "------~' ~-- ""-------~~-'- - -~--------------,,---~' --~-~--- -~------.( 272MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD~--~---,.-CEMENT - MERIDIA.Nafor~saidproposition, and to issue such bonds in the event that the proposalfor the issuance there<strong>of</strong> be assented to by 3/5ths <strong>of</strong> the qualified electors<strong>of</strong> the District voting on such proposition at such election, and providingthat the amount <strong>of</strong> such indebtedness, \-Then added to all <strong>of</strong> the outstandingbonded indebtedness <strong>of</strong> the ctistrict, shall not exceed 15 per centum <strong>of</strong> allassessed value <strong>of</strong> the taxable property within the district according to thelast completed assessment for taxation; andWhereas the assessed value <strong>of</strong> taxable property within the said <strong>Oxford</strong>Municipal Separate School District, according to the last completed assessmentfor taxation was as follows:Real Estate $3,062,835.00Personal Property $1,373,983.00Public Utility Property $182,815.00TOTAL $4,619,633.00 ; andWhereas the said School District at this time has the follo\>Ting outstandingbonded indebtedness, to-wit:SCHOOL BONDS ISSUED BY THE OXFORD InmICIPAL SEPARATE SCHOOL DISTRICTDATE OF ISSUEA110UNT OUTSTANDINGNONESCHOOL BONDS ISSUED BY THE CITY OF OXFORDDATE OF ISSUEAl~UNTOUTST AImING6-1-282-1-38 &8-1-386-1-38TOTAL$12,000.007,000.003.000.00~p22, 000 • 00and,Whereas the amount <strong>of</strong> bonds hereinafter proposed to be issued, '·Thenadded to the aforesaid outstanding bonded indebtedness, will not result inthe imposition on any <strong>of</strong> the property within said school district <strong>of</strong> anindebtedness for school purposes <strong>of</strong> more than fifteen per centum <strong>of</strong> the assessedvalue <strong>of</strong> the taxable property \-,Uhin said district according to tho lastcompleted assessment for taxation, regardless <strong>of</strong> whether any such indebtednessshall have been incurred by such district or ~Jany other school district ordistricts; andWhereas, the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> donow determine that the aforesaid request <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Oxford</strong> Municipal SeparateSchool District should be complied with and that a special election shouldbe called, at which the aforesaid proposition may be submitted to the


273\MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY Of OXFO~D----"'='-'-'--._----_ .. _-- --_ ...qualified electors <strong>of</strong> said district:NOW, THEREFORE, BE' IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERlvIEN OF THECITY OF OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI AS FOLLOWS:Section 1. That the lo1ayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>,Mississippi do hereby declare their intention to issue the bonds <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Oxford</strong>Municipal Separate School District <strong>of</strong> Lafayette County, Mississippi in theamount <strong>of</strong> $625,000.00 to raise moneyfor the following purposes:A. Erecting, repairing, equipping, remodelling and en1arpin~school buildings and related facilities, including gymnasi~auditoriums, lunch rooms, vocational training building, librariesand purchasing land therefor;B. Establishing and equipping school athletic fields and necessaryfacilities connected therewith, and purchasing land therefor; andC. Providing necessarYlliiter..;, light, heating a sewerage facilitiesfor school buildings and purchasing land therefor.Section 2. That a special election shall be and the same is hereby calledand ordered to be held within the said <strong>Oxford</strong> Municipal Separate School Districton Tuesday the 13th day <strong>of</strong> February, 1951 for the purpose <strong>of</strong> submitting tothe qualified electors <strong>of</strong> said school district, the proposition set forthin ttoe form <strong>of</strong> Notice <strong>of</strong> Election as contained in Section 4 <strong>of</strong> this reso1l!tion.Section 3. That said special election shall be held at the pollingplace designated and set forth in the form <strong>of</strong> Notice <strong>of</strong> Election as containedin Section 4 <strong>of</strong> this resolution. The said polling place for said electionshall be opened at the hour <strong>of</strong> 7 o'clock in the morning and shall be keptopen until the hour <strong>of</strong> 6 o'clock in the evening on the aforesaid date, andall qualified electors <strong>of</strong> said district will be entitled to vote in the saidelection.Section 4. That the <strong>City</strong> Clerk shall cause notice <strong>of</strong> said election tobe published once a week for at least three consecutive weeks in the "<strong>Oxford</strong>Eagle" a newspaper published in the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, in said district. Thefirst publication <strong>of</strong> said notice shall be made not less .than twenty-one daysprior to the date fixed for said election, and the last publication shall bemade not more than seven days prior to the said date. The said Notice shallbe in substantially the follmling form, to-wit:NOTICE OF BOND ELECTIONOXFORD MUNICIPAL SEPARATE SCHOOL DISTHICTLAFAYETTE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPINotice is hereb,y given to the qualified electors <strong>of</strong> the<strong>Oxford</strong> Municipal Separate School District <strong>of</strong> Lafayette CountyMississippi that a special election will be held in said schooldistrict on Tuesday the 13th day <strong>of</strong> February, 1951 for the purpose<strong>of</strong> submitting to the qualified electors <strong>of</strong> said school thefo11mling proposition, to-wit:PROPOSITIONShall the <strong>Oxford</strong> Municipal Separate School District <strong>of</strong> tafayetteCounty Mississippi issue its bonds in the principal amount <strong>of</strong>$625,000.00 to raise money for the following purposes:


--_. __ . ~-CEMENT - MERIDIANMINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDA.B.Erecting, repairing, equipping, remodelling and enlarging schoolbuildings and related facilities, including gymnasiums, auditoriums,lunch rooms, vocational trailling building, libraries and purchasingland therefor;Establishing and equipping school athletic fields andnecessary facilities connected therwith, and purchasingland therefor; andC. Providing necessary water, light, heating and seweragefacilities for school buildings and purchasing land therefor;The said election will be held at and votes may be CAst at the<strong>Oxford</strong> <strong>City</strong> Hall, Oxf6rd, Mississippi.The polls <strong>of</strong> said election vrill be opened at the hour <strong>of</strong>7 o'clock in the morning and will be kept open until the hour<strong>of</strong> 6 o'clock in the evening <strong>of</strong> the aforesaid date, pnd saidelection shall be held and conducted as far as practicablein accordance with the laws regulating general elections inthe state <strong>of</strong> Mississippi and in the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> Oy£ord.All qualified electors <strong>of</strong> the said <strong>Oxford</strong> MunicipalSeparate School District will be entitled to vote in the saidelection.By Order <strong>of</strong> the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong><strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, 11ississippi, this 16 day <strong>of</strong> <strong>January</strong>, 1951Robert W. HickeyCITY CLERKSection 5. That the said special election shall be held and conductedby the Election Commissioners within and for the said <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, and shallbe conducted, as far as practicable, in accordance with the laws regulatinggeneral elections in the State <strong>of</strong> Mississippi and in the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>.When the said Election Commissioners shall have received the returns <strong>of</strong> thesaid election and ascertained the results there<strong>of</strong>, they shall, after havingcanvassed the same, forthwith make return there<strong>of</strong> to the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong>Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> by filing a report setting forth their aotionin the holding <strong>of</strong> said election and the results there<strong>of</strong>.Section 6. That the ballots to be used at said special election shallbe in substantially the follo\ung form, to-wit:OFFICIAL BALLCtrSPECIAL BOND ELECTIOnOXFOHD MUNICIPAL SEPARATE SCHOOL DISTRICTLAFAYETTE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPITuesday the 13th day <strong>of</strong> February, 1951PROPOSITIONShall the <strong>Oxford</strong> }funicipal Separate School District <strong>of</strong> Lafayette County,MissisSippi issue its bonds in the principal amount <strong>of</strong> $625,000.00 toraise money for the following purposes:A. Erecting, repairing, equipping, remodelling and enlargingschool buildings and related facilities, including gymnas~.auditoriums, lunch rooms, vocational training building,libraries and purchasing land therefor;B. Establishing and equipping school athletic fields, and necessaryfacilities connected therewith,~d purchasing land therefor; andC. Providing necessary water, light, heating and seweragefacilities for school buildings and purchasing landtherefor?


i'-=~;""";:":~' --->--_. ----~-...MINl)TE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD27~--FOR THE BOND ISSUE I 7AGAINST THE BOND ISSUE L 7(Place a cross "XII or check mark opposite your choiceon tho proposition)On the reverse <strong>of</strong> each ballet there shall be printedsubstantially the following:OFFICIAL BALLOTSPECIAL BOND ELECTIONOXFORD MUNICIPAL SEPARATE SCHOOL DISTRICTTuesday the 13th day <strong>of</strong> February, 1951Election Precinct: CH:t.7 <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippiat the <strong>City</strong> Hall <strong>of</strong> said <strong>City</strong>Section 7. That tho bonds described in the foregoing Propositionshall be issued only in the event that the issuance there<strong>of</strong> be assentedto by 3/5ths <strong>of</strong> the qualified electors <strong>of</strong> said District who voted on saidproposition at the aforesaid special election.Section S. That the <strong>City</strong> Clerk be and he is hereby authorized anddirected fortwith to publish a true and correct copy <strong>of</strong> this resolutionand to certifY the same to the Election Commissioners within and for the<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi as and for their warrant and authority for theholding <strong>of</strong> said election as herein provided and as provided by the State<strong>of</strong> Mississippi and W. W. Joor shall be and he is hereby designated to havethe ballots for said election printed.Alderman H. S. Sisk seconded the motion to adopt the foregoing resolution,and the question being put to a roll call vote, the result was as follows:Alderman B. O. Elliott voted yea.Alderman B.n Jack Hilbun voted yea.Alderman W. T. Chandler voted yea.Alderman H. S. Sisk voted yea.Alderman R. W. Hickey voted yea.The motion having received the affirmative vote <strong>of</strong> all <strong>of</strong> themembers present, the Mayor declared the motion carried and the resolutionadopted.R. X. Williams, MayorRobert W. Hickey, <strong>City</strong> Clerk*********************Upon motion made, seconded and passed, it was ordered that this Board do now recessuntil 7:30 P. M., Tuesday, <strong>January</strong> 23, 1951.!!IiII


276""e_~>_,~~__",,~~_,,____ -1IMINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD-----... ~---DEMENT - MERIDIAN;;=..-~. ;.RECESS, REGULAR HEETING 7:30 P. 11. JAI1JARY 16, 1951Pursuant to a recess order entered on <strong>January</strong> 2, 1951, the }~yor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen metat the <strong>City</strong> Hall at 7:30 P. M., Tuesday, <strong>January</strong> 16, 1951, when and where the followingwere present:R. X. Williams, Mayor, PresidingB. O. Elliott, Alderman at LargeBen J. Hilbun, Alderman Ward OneW. T. Chandler, Alderman Ward TwoH. S. Sisk, Alderman Ward ThreeR. W. Hickey, Alderman vlard Four*******************C. P. Fulmer, Deputy ClerkJ. W. Price, <strong>City</strong> AttorneyC. E. HRrrison, Superintendent Light De:,artment********************After the meetinG had been called to order, the following business was had, to-wit:Came on for consideration the matter <strong>of</strong> making a temporary connection with T. V. A.Line to use when necessary. After a discussion <strong>of</strong> the matter, Mr. Harrison was authorizedto make said connection, and to buy necessary poles for same.***********************Votion was made by Alderman W. T. Chandler, seconded by Alderman B. O. Elliott and passedunanimously and it was ordered that the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> donate $750.00 to the UniversityHigh School Band Club to be used topurchase uniforms for the University High School Band.It was further ordered that a check be issued to Mrs. W. W. Joor, President, Band ParentsClub, for the above amount.***********************Pursuant to an advertisment in The <strong>Oxford</strong> Eab1e for bids on cast iron pipe to be receivedup until 7:30 P. M., <strong>January</strong> 16, 1951, bids were received from the.following companies:Crane CompanyMemphis, Tenn.Viking Supply Company325 West Trigg A.venueMemphis, Tenn.James B. C10w and SonsBirmingham 2, AlabamaW. W. Dunn and CompanyJackson, MiSSissippiAfter the bids had been duly considered, motion \-laS made, seconded and passed unanimouslyand it was ordered that the bid from Ciking Supply Corporation be accepted, said bid beingthe best and lowest bid.************************Upon motion made, seconded and passed, it was ordered that this Board do nOl·! recess until7: 30 p. M., Tuesday, <strong>January</strong> 23, 1951 ..


277---."--'---=-==r====lRECESS, CALL MEETINGRECESS, REGULAR l1EETING7:30 P. M. JANUARY 23, 1951Pursuant to ~ recess order entered on Jan~J 16, 1951, the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen=:;ea~!~:n~~ty Hall at 7:30 p. M., Tuesday, <strong>January</strong> 23, 1951, when and where the followingR. X. Williams, Mayor, PresidingB. 0. Elliott, Alderman at LargeBen J. Hilbun, Alderman Ward One\W. T. Chandler, Alderman We.rd TwoRobert TN. Hickey, Alderman Ward Four**********************C. P. Fulmer, Deputy ClerkC. E. Harrison, Superintendent Light DepartmentJ. W. Price, <strong>City</strong> Attorney********.**************After the meeting had been called to order, the following business was had, to-wit:*******.***.***********On resolution duly made, seconded and passed unanimously, it was ordered that a salary<strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> Attorney be set at $100.00 per month retroactive <strong>of</strong> <strong>January</strong> 1, 1951, andthat this salary shall be in full for the <strong>City</strong> Attorney's usual ~lOrk in connection withcriminal cases in the 11ayor's Court, and appeal <strong>of</strong> said cases to the Circuit Court, hisattendance at all meetings <strong>of</strong> the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Alder,men, his services in connection\"'i~ delinquent tax sales and other usual services. It was further ordered that the<strong>City</strong> Attorney shall be paid the sum <strong>of</strong> $2,009.00 for his services in connection with the$625,000.00 OySord MUnicipal Seperate School District Bond issue,if the election authorizingthe bond issue passes and nothing for his services in connection therewith if saidelection fails.************************On motion made, seconded and passed unanimou1sy, it was ordered that the minutes <strong>of</strong>the "previo~ meeting be adopted as read.*******************.*******There being no further busin8ss, on motion d~ made, seconded and passed unanimously,the Mayor declared the Board adjourned sine die.tV X w4AF:YY.e:>Mayor__ ~ __


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDU NIT E D STATES o F A I; E RIC AS TAT E 0 F 1>1 ISS ISS I P P IC 0 U II T Y o F L A FAY E T T ECIT Y o F C ~{ F o R D* * * ** * * * *i~* * * ** * ** **REGULAR 11EErIHG 7:30 P. H. FEBRUARY G, 1951Be it remembered that tho Board <strong>of</strong> lfuyor and Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, }tlssissippi,met in regular session at the <strong>City</strong> Hall at 7:30 P. H., Tuesday, February 6, 1951, it beingthe time and plnce fixed by 1m.]' for the holding <strong>of</strong> said meeting, ,,,hen and where thefollo"ring were present:*R. X. Williams, H.


MINUTE B_OOK NJ;>.<strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD-lJEIfEIIT - M£J!TOIAIIc __________ --#CWARRANT NO.\8503 -85048505 '85068507 '85088509 '851085118512 ,8513 '85<strong>14</strong>851585168517851$85198~2Q838q8459846084678469847784828483848785518552855385548555855685578558,8559856085618561,856285628563,856385648564856585668567,856885688568,8569,8570,857185728573.8573,8574,857585768576'8577,85788579 ,8580,858185828583,858485858586868386858686&8687CORPORATION FUND CONI'INUEDR. E. Todd, salary for <strong>January</strong>R. X. Williams, salary for <strong>January</strong>Ira Mills, salary for <strong>January</strong>E. P. r.m-le, salary for <strong>January</strong>C. H. Roach, salary for <strong>January</strong>Moody Nelson, salary for <strong>January</strong>Bill Inmon, salary for <strong>January</strong>G. D. Parker, salary for <strong>January</strong> - Fire DepartmentCharles G. Stone, salary for FebruaryBeatrice M. Stone, salary for <strong>January</strong>Jack Carrigan, sala!'"'} for <strong>January</strong>Lafayette County Health DepartmentLafayette County Library - Pro-rataChancery Clerk, Lafayette County, allotment for restroomNona E. Woodward, salary for <strong>January</strong>C. P. Fulmer, salary for <strong>January</strong>Beulah S. Lyles, salary for <strong>January</strong>oJ. W. Price, salary for <strong>January</strong>C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll Jan. 6, 1951J. P. Slade, advance payment on repair,ing AirportC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll Jan. 13, 1951The University Department <strong>of</strong> Athletics, advertisementC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, p~yroll Jan. 20, 1951C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, petty cash Jan. 23, 1951Mrs. W. W. J oor, President, Band Parents ClubThe First National Bank, taxes withheld for Dec.C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll Jan. 27, 1951PARK CONMISSION BlUStDaley Lumber Co., suppliesElliott Hardware Co., suppliesSouthern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co., Jan. bill<strong>Oxford</strong> Electric Co., suppliesThe J. E. Neilson Co., suppliesThe <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, suppliesThe Lawyers Co-operative Publishing Co., supplementElliott Hardware Co., supplies for Wilson HouseAmerican Lafrance Foamite Corp., treated hoseD. B. Smith and Co., Inc., indian pump and nozzleDement Printing Co., warrants and binderDement Printing Co., scratch pads and leather tabsD. H. Marchbanks, insurance on Vets. Apts.D. H. Marchbanks, Mr. Todd's bondMrs. Robert Torrey, insurance Vets. Apts.Mrs. Robert Torrey, C. D. Malone's BondW. N. Ethridge Insurance Agency, Kimmons and Fulmer bondsW. N. Ethridge Insurance Agency, insuranceWilson Roberts Insurance Agency insurance Vets. AptsMiss Dorothy Oldham, insurance on Vet. HOUSing<strong>Oxford</strong> Light and Water Plant, light bill <strong>City</strong> HallSouthern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co., Fire DeptSouthern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co., <strong>City</strong> HallSouthern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co., Engineer's OfficeR. & E. Products Company, supplies for, rat campaignCentral Co., Inc., Janitor suppliesRussell Fudge, gravel for Parking LotEngineering News-Record, years subscriptionReynolds P. & H. and Elec. Service, supplies and serviceReynolds P. & H. and Elec. Service, work and suppliesElliott Lumber C~., kemtoneDaley Lumber Campahy, supplies for Vets Apts.United Gas Corporation, Dec. bill - <strong>City</strong> HallUnited Gas Corporation, Jan. bill - <strong>City</strong> HallPidgeon-Thom8s Iron Co., supplies for AirportHederman Brothers, tax receiptsR. L. Brown, insurance on Vets. AptsThe _ S. E. Neilson Co., Dec. and Jan. bills MuseumFire at Community House Jan. 5, 1951:A. L. WoodsR. E. ShellabargerDavid NeilsonH. H. Whi t'oTorthClyde Huggins, Jr.James JacksonFire at Holly Springs:David Neilson, Jr. - $7.50, Bill Inmon - $7.50, JamesJackson $7.50Ira Mills - $3.00, Melvin Anderson - $3.00L ________ _-- ----- --~


__.L----.~____~~EMENT - MERIDIANMINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDI WARRANT NO. TO WOHCORPORATION FmID 00 NTINUED8587 The <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, legal printing various8587 The <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, advertisement8587 The <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, <strong>of</strong>fice supplies8587 The <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, suppU es for election8588 Office <strong>of</strong> Financial Secretary - University <strong>of</strong> Mississippi8589 Elliott Hardware Co., supplies for repairs Vets. Apts.8590 Dement Printing Co., warrants in duplicate8591 Public Works, 1 year subscription for Public Horks8592 <strong>Oxford</strong> Auto Parts, supplies for Fire truck repairs8593 The American <strong>City</strong> Magazine, years subscriptionTOTALSTREET FUNDACCOUNT NO.ANOUNT122 $82.21137 1.00<strong>14</strong>6 02.02<strong>14</strong>118112.501,038.30<strong>14</strong>9 1.50<strong>14</strong>6 61.16151 3.00130 /+e00151 .. LI;.OO$8,3<strong>14</strong>.53J.t.,""8521852285238523838784618470$474'84798484848884928594859585968597859885988599860086008606860786088609861086108611861186118612861386<strong>14</strong>8615861686168617861886198620862086208621862286238623862386238624862486248625862686268627862886288678G. D. Parker, salary for <strong>January</strong>R. L. Tid"lell, ,.,alary for <strong>January</strong>Ira Mills, salary for <strong>January</strong>Ira Mills, salary for <strong>January</strong>C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll Jan. 6, 1951C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll Jan. 13, 1951C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll Jan. 20, 1951Standard Helders Supply Company, shop suppliesC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, petty cash Jan. 23, 1951The First National Bank, taxes withheld for Dec.C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll Jan. 27, 1951E. N. Lovle, renta 1 on truckThe <strong>Oxford</strong> Eaele, typevrriter for Police OfficeHome Ice Company, fires for street DepartmentBoyce G. Bratton, care <strong>of</strong> prisonersSouthern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co., Jan. bill - Police OfficeUnited Gas Corporation, Dec. bill - Police OfficeUnited Gas Corporation, Jan. bill - Police OfficeOle Miss Service Station, gas, etc. Police carElliott Lumber Co., supplies for streetEl1iott Lumber Co., supplies for shopRussell Fudge, sand and gravelStandard Welders SuPPly Co., shop equipment/~ Service Station, grease and lubricationBlue and White Service Station, greaseJ. B. Carpenter and Son, tire tubeJ. B. Carpenter and Son, 2 gallons <strong>of</strong> prestoneOzburn-Abston & Co., supplies for repqirs .Ozburn-Abston & Co., supplies for equipment repairsOzburn-Abston & Co., supplies for shopBirmingham Slag Co., supplies for street maintenanceBlue and White Service Station, '\-,ash and grease<strong>Oxford</strong> Light and Water Plant, street lightingPhillips Clinic, treating M. C. Carother's foot<strong>Oxford</strong> Motor Co., supplies for equipment<strong>Oxford</strong> Motor Co., spot light for Police carPatton -Courtney Hardware, 2 brooms<strong>Oxford</strong> Hholesale Grocery Co., 2 sacks <strong>of</strong> saltChoctaV1, Inc., rubbor 1..rasher and air hose couplingsStandard Service Station, gas, oil, etc. police carStandard Service Station, gas police carStandard Service Station, gas and oil service truckElliott HardvTare Co., supplies for equipnent repairsStandard Oil Co., oil<strong>Oxford</strong> Auto Parts Co.,<strong>Oxford</strong> Auto Parts Co.,<strong>Oxford</strong> Auto Parts Co.,<strong>Oxford</strong> Auto Parts Co.,Standard Oil Co., oilStandard Oil Co., oilsunpliessuppliessuppliessuppliesfor equip. repairsfor police car repairsfor shopfor repairsStandard Oil Co., firepro<strong>of</strong> oilHaney Chevrolet Co., truck for Sanitation DepartmentPatton-Courtney Hardvm,re, shop suppliesPatton-Courtney Hard'-lare, suppliesStandard Oil Co., fire pro<strong>of</strong> oilStandard Oil Co., gasoline for service truckStandard Oil Co., gasoline for service truckStandard Oil Co., gasoline for service truck - Inv. # 02592235225223228VariousVariousVarious243239 & 243235 & 236Various2392102392112162182182242392-43239243238228$170.00165.0026.8826.87533.00532.50428.921.284.1737.10453.0012.0045.003.7510.5016.579.439.8955.35.681.6867.2013.793.4512.302302274.647.002392272.613.10243 1.39239 189.91238 2.9025921284.304.002292238.4811.77229 2.702392392.901.7222422458.332.11238 6.55239 9.3023822743.4511.50223243.562.122372289.275.52238 5.52238. 2319.612,175. 00243 2.30229 2.702382286.93113.73238 227.46238 106.59852483898463J. D. Cole, salary for <strong>January</strong>C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll Jan. 6, 1951C. p. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll Jan. 13, 1951301332332~$52.0055.3355.33l


MINUTE BOOK No! <strong>14</strong>,C1TY Of OXFORDDEM£Nf - "EinDiANvI ARRANT NO.TO WHOl-lSCHOOL FUND CONTINUEDACCOUNT NO. ~8472 .8485 ,84908493862986308631 .86328633863486358636 ,8637 .86388639864086408640864186428643864486458646864786M~8649 ,86508651865286538654C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll Jan. 20, 1951The First National Bank, taxes withheld for Dec.C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll Jan. 27, 1951Teachers' Retirement System <strong>of</strong> MississippiCentral Company, Inc., janitor suppliesGraubard's, miscellaneous supplies<strong>Oxford</strong> Electric Company, janitor suppliesAmro Music Store, band suppliesNeeld Band Instrument Co., supplies for bandBank <strong>of</strong> OXford, principal and interest on loanMrs. D. A. Higdon, curtainsUniversity High School, commission fee for Elam. SchoolThe Educational Supply Co., suppliesSouthern Bell Tel. & Teil. Co., Jan. bill Elementary SchoolThe Geographical Publishing Co., miscellaneous suppliesUnited Gas Corporation, Jan. bill - Grammar SchoolUnited Gas Corporation, Jan. bill - Grammar SchoolUnited Gas Corporation, Jan. bill - Grammar SchoolReynolds P. & H. and Elec. Service, wor.k on fountainEncyclopedia Britannica, Inc., year ~bookS. C. To<strong>of</strong>, supplies<strong>Oxford</strong> Colored Masonic Ledge, rent for DecemberThe J. E. Neilson Co., coal and workReynolds P. & H. and Elec. Serv., supplies for Colored SchoolSinger Sewing Machine Co., suppliesUniversity High School, janitorial work by Monk MageeS. G. Gooden, petty c~sh<strong>Oxford</strong> Wholesale Grocery Co., janitor suppliesU. H. S. , tuition<strong>City</strong> Light and Water Plant, Nov. Dec. & Jan. bills<strong>City</strong> Light and Water Plant, Nov. and Dec. bills Colored SchoolMiss Hattie Richardson, petty cash332Various322Various333322333312312318322307322305322334334334336332318322-C334-C336-C3l8-C322307-C333311334334-C307$55.33529.3055.33700.49230.086.81.5120.39450.00428.2723.653.001.9717.3026.0022.15158.0819.304.002.9516.7640.00170.3670.6515.0545.0044.4713.753,166.66172.7064.6231.98.LIGHT FUNDElton addington, salary for <strong>January</strong>Louis Campbell, salary for <strong>January</strong>, Ira L. Crowson, salary for JsnuaryC. p. Fulmer, salary for <strong>January</strong>Nona E. Woodward, salary for <strong>January</strong>Beulah Sharp Lyles, salary for <strong>January</strong>C. E. Harrison, salary for Janl~ryG. \-1. Johnson, salary for <strong>January</strong>D. S. Ross, salary for <strong>January</strong>John Russell, sala~J for <strong>January</strong>R. H. Winter, salary for <strong>January</strong>Ira Mills, salary for <strong>January</strong>J. E. Hicks, salary for <strong>January</strong>C. H. Roach, salary for <strong>January</strong>, William N. Lovelady, salary for <strong>January</strong>8481 Graybar Electric Co., Invoice No. OX-686l3-R 7/6/50Marchant Calculating Machine Co.Daley Lumber Co., Inc.Elliott Lumber Co.General Electric Supply Corp.v Tennessee Valley Electric Supply Co.The Warren CorporationCentral Service AssociationClancy Heavy HaulingJ. H. Tucker, Distributor Sinclair ProductsThe Texas Company· Southern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co.· , Southern Petroleum Company, Inc.· The <strong>Oxford</strong> EagleThe J. E. Neilson Co.The Hilliard CorporationGraybar Electric Company, Inc., Gathright-Reed Drug Co.Nordberg Hanufacturing Co.Lewis Supply Co.Electric Meter ServiceElliott Hardware Co.Southern Supply Co.Stuart C. Irby Co.J. B. Carpenter & Son<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> Electric DepartmentRernmington Rand, Inc.University High School .. ,1.___ -.l~ ~ _____ . ______ . __________ "__ ~.__ .. __ ._$97.<strong>14</strong>107.40106.4060.0044.0641.25396.10133.26121.5397.<strong>14</strong><strong>14</strong>0.8053.7577.5037.50175.0011.56372 671.50374 11.26372 17.91131-1 ~ ~ 57.40131-1 lr3.3;L+)..((.oo 92.32780 72.90780 55.35765 105.00730 105.84730 32.64802 10.05729 ~,"1:L,1~ +- /4" 1251 • 97374


(2-82----~'-~-~~'~~~~~-~----------"------ -- ------------~-------------~ -------- -MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDOEMENT - MERIDIANWARRANT NO.WATER Fm'lDACCOUNT NO.AHOUNT8525,852685278528852985.3085318532853.38534853485358535853685368390846484658l~738478849186558656865786588658865986608661866286~a8664866586u686668667866886698670Elton addington, sa1a~J for <strong>January</strong>Louis Campbell, salary for <strong>January</strong>Ira L. CrOyTSOn, salary for <strong>January</strong>C. P. Fulmer, salary for J anuaI"'JNona E. Woodward, salary for <strong>January</strong>Beulah Sharp Lyles, salary for <strong>January</strong>D. S. Ross, salary for <strong>January</strong>G. VI. Johnson, salary for <strong>January</strong>John O. Russell, salary for <strong>January</strong>R. H. Winter, salary for <strong>January</strong>R. H. Winter, salary for <strong>January</strong>Ira Mills, salary for JantmryIra Mills, salary for <strong>January</strong>J. E. Hicks, salary for <strong>January</strong>J. E. Hicks, salary for <strong>January</strong>C. P. FuLmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll Jan. 6, 1951C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll Jan. 13, 1951Lester Frierson, rental on truckC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll Jan. 20, 1951C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, petty cash Jan. 23, 1951c. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll Jan. 27, 1951Elliot t Hard-t.vare Co., supplies444 Service Station , greaseElliott Lumber Co., supplies for vrater reservoirThe <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, neter cardsThe CT


I-ff~MENTMERIDIAN"MJNUJEBOOK NQ. <strong>14</strong>, CIJYOE __ OXFORD ..- -- ·--9--T!------11r. R. Y. Garrett brought before the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen the matter <strong>of</strong> a reductionon the Real assessment <strong>of</strong> The H enry Hotel, and after due consideration, Alderman Ben J.Hilbun made the motion that said assessment appearing on Page 33, Line 9 <strong>of</strong> the <strong>1950</strong>Assessment Roll be reduced' ~1,000.00, therefore, making the total Read assessment <strong>of</strong>the Henry Hotel $26,070.00. This' motion ,·laS seconded by Alderman ,.[. T. Chandler andpassed unanimously and it was so ordered.******************************Hamp Davidson appeared before the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Alderman and requested that assessmentappearing on Page 21, Line 13 <strong>of</strong> the <strong>1950</strong> Real Assessment Roll be reduced~ This assessmentis described as Part <strong>of</strong> Lot 64. After due consideration, Alderman Ben J. Hilbun made amotion that said assessment be reduced $300.00 making the total assessment $1200.00.Alderman H. S. Sisk seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously.****************************Cane on for consideration the matter <strong>of</strong> placing stop signs at the intersection <strong>of</strong> Northand South Lamar Streets and the Square. After a discussion <strong>of</strong> the matter, Alderman BenJ. Hilbun moved that a S:topSignbe~ placed where North Lamar Street enters the Square,and another stop Sigh be placed where South Lamar Street enters the Square. This motionwaS seconded by Alderman H. S. Sisk, and the following vote was taken:Alderman B. O.Alderman B. J.Alderman H. S.Alderman R. W.Alderman W. T.Elliott voted yeaHilbun voted yeaSisk voted yeaHickey voted yeaChandler voted nayThe Mayor declared the motion carried and it was so ordered.************************Came on for consideration the matter <strong>of</strong> removing the traffic signs. from the light post,and after a discussion, motion was made, seconded and passed unanimously and it was orderedthat all traffic signs be removed from light post.***********************Came on for consideration the matter <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> Employees who worked in the snow andice being given a compensation for their efforts and time and their work under hazardousconditions. After a discussion Alderman W. T. Chandler moved that the Street Crew be paid65 cents an hour for time spent working streets under said conditions. Alderman B. O.Elliott seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.*********************Alderman Ben J. Hilbun made a motion that a 30;£ increase be given the Water and LightDepartment employees, and also that a 30% increase be given the policemen who worked for6 days in the ice and snow. This motion vms seconded by Alderman B. O. Elliott and passed,)lIlanim~ly ,andi t was so ordered.**********************HESOLtJTIOHBe and it is hereby ordered that the following water rate, and seuer service charges payableby the water metered consumer-~ be effective immediately, until further order <strong>of</strong> theBpard:HATER..JtATErI\. ....First 3,000 gallons times each family unitand/oreach place <strong>of</strong> business$2.00 for each fa~ly unit and/or each place <strong>of</strong> business.[Next 7,000 gallonsNext 10,000 gallonsNext 30,000 gallonsNext 50,000 gallonsAllover '190,000 gallons.1+0 cents per thousand.35 cents per t~ousand.30 cents per thousand.2'5 cents per thousand.20 cents per thousandA 25% ad~itiona1charge will be made on all bills for water outside <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> limits.


~84MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD::------_...,OEMENT - MERIDIANA sewer service charge <strong>of</strong> $1.00 per each family unit and/or each place <strong>of</strong> businessutilizing the service <strong>of</strong> the Hunicipal Sewer System~On motion made by Alderman H. S. Sisk, seconded by Alderman B. O. Elliott, andpassed unanimously, the foregoing resolution vras approved and adopted.*********************************The following resolution was submitted by the <strong>City</strong> Engineer, Mr. E. P. Lowe, in wordsand figures as follows:A RESOL1.J"TION DNI'FJl.HINING THE COST OF n,1PH.OVEHENT ON WILLIAHS AVENUE (ALL)Be it resolved by the <strong>14</strong>ayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the city <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>,Mississippi:Section 1. That the cost for the special improvement (s) onWilliams Avenue (All) is the sum <strong>of</strong> T,.,enty-Two Thousand Seven Hundredand Nine Dollars and Thirty-Eight Cents ($22,709.38) <strong>of</strong> which amountthe <strong>City</strong> shall pay Eleven Thousand and Seventy-Three Dollars and Seventy­Tl-ree Cents ($11,073.73) and the property owners on said street shall paythe sum <strong>of</strong> Eleven Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Five Dollars and Sixty-FiveCents $11,635.65) on the basis provided for in House Bill No. 76 <strong>of</strong> theGeneral Acts <strong>of</strong> the Regular Legislative Session <strong>of</strong> <strong>1950</strong> and as shown by theassessment to be filed \-lith the <strong>City</strong> Clerk for said improvement.Section 2. That after the filing <strong>of</strong> said assessment the Clerk isdirected to notify the property owners that said assessment is on file.Section 3. That this resolution take effect and be in forceas provided by law.Approved,lsi R. X. WilliamsMayor(s E A L)Attest,/s/ Robert W. Hickey<strong>City</strong> ClerkThe resolution Has adopted by the follovTing vote:Alderman B. O. Elliott voted YeaAlderman Ben J. Hilbun voted YeaAlderman H. S. Sisk voted yeaAlderman Robert W. Hickey voted yeaAlderman W. T. Chandler voted Yea***************************The followinfj resolution Has submitted .by the <strong>City</strong> Engineer, Hr. E. P. 1ovle, inHords and figures as follows:A RESOLUTION DETERW-IHHG THE COS'i.' OF IMPROVEl,lElIT ON SISK AVENUE (ALL)Be it resolved by the Mayor and 30ard <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>,Hississippi:Section 1. Th3t the cost for the special improvement (s)on Sisk Avenue (All) is the sum <strong>of</strong> Twenty-One Thousand Seven Hundred ThirteenDollars and Seventy-Five Cents ($21,713.75) <strong>of</strong> which ~~ount the <strong>City</strong>s hall pay Eleven Thousa.nd Four Hundred Eighty-Four Dollars and T\-J'enty­Two Cents ($11, 484.22) and the property owners on said street shall paythe sum <strong>of</strong> Ten Thousand Two Hun~ed Twerty-Nine Dollars and Fifty-ThreeCents ($10, 229.53 on the basis provided for in House Bill No. 76 <strong>of</strong>the General Acts <strong>of</strong> the Regular LeGislative Session <strong>of</strong> <strong>1950</strong> and as shownby the assessment to be filed Hith the <strong>City</strong> Clerk for said improvement.i)Section 2. That after the filing <strong>of</strong> said assessment the Clerkis directed to notify the property owners that said assessment in on file.


285~,.--~~------------- ---~~--~~---------------------------------------I!_-_=_:::::JSection 3. That this resolution take effect and be in forceas provided by law.Approved,lsi R. X. WilliamsMayor(SEAL)Attest,R, W, Hickey<strong>City</strong> ClerkThe resolution was adopted by the following vote:Alderman B. O. Elliott voted YeaAlderman Ben J. Hilbun voted YeaAlderman H. S. S~sk voted YeaAlderman Rob~rt W. Hickey voted YeaAlderman W. T. Chandler Voted Yea*****************************The following resolution was submitted by the <strong>City</strong> Engineer, ~tt.words and figures as fo llcms :E. P. Lowe, inA RESOLUTION DETERlUNINGTHEJCOST OF ItvlPROVEl·;ENT ON CONBS STf{EET ITS NORTHERNTERHINUS ¥lITH WILLIAMS AVENUE SOUTH 480 FEET.Be it resolved by the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>,Mississippi:Section 1. That the cost for the special improvement (s) onCombs Street(s) Avenue (s) from its Northern Terminus with WilliamsAvenue South 480 Feet lis the sum <strong>of</strong> Nine Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-Three Dollarsand Three Cents ($9,223.03 <strong>of</strong> which amount the <strong>City</strong> shall p8V ThreeThousand Seven Hundred Ninety Dollars and Eighty-Two Cents \(2. 79Q.Sil and theproperty owner on said street shall pay the sum <strong>of</strong> Five Thousand Four HundredThirty-THo Dollars and Twenty-One Cents ($5,432.21) on the basis providedfor in House Bill No. 76 <strong>of</strong> the General Acts <strong>of</strong> the Regul8.r LegislativeSession <strong>of</strong> <strong>1950</strong> and as shown by the assessment to be filed with the <strong>City</strong> Clerk forsaid improvement.Section 2. That after the filing <strong>of</strong> said assessment the Clerk isdirected to notifY the property owners that said assessment is on file.Section 3. That this resolution take effect and be in forceas provided by lav1.Approved,lsi R. X. WilliamsMayor(SEAL)Attest,lsi Robert W. Hickey<strong>City</strong> ClerkThe resolution was adopted by the following vote:Alderman B. O. Elliott voted YeaAlderman Ben J. Hilbun voted YeaAlderman H. S. Sisk voted YeaAlderman Robert W. Hickey voted YeaAlderman W. T. Chandler voted Yea*******************


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDOEMENT - MERIDIAN. TIle folloWing resolut1"6ff was siibmi ttea' 'bY'ithe'Ci ty Erigirieer-, "Mr., E. P. tci


•287]MI~UJE. BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>,. CITY. .Of __ OXfORDi_DEMENT - ME~IDIMI. --~------'Section 3. That this reo1ution take effect and be in force as provided.by law.Approved,_Lsi R. X. WilliamsMayor(SEAL)Attest, Is/Robert W. Hickey<strong>City</strong> ClerkThe resolution was adopted by the following 'vote:Alderman B. O. Elliott voted YeaAlderman Ben J. Hilbun voted YeaAlderman H. S. Sisk voted YeaAlderman Robert W. Hickey voted YeaAlderman W. T. Chandler voted Yea***********************Upon motion made, seconded and passed, it vms ordered. that this Board do now recessuntil 7:30 P. M., Monday, February 19, 1951.____ ._.-'I~: _____________ ~


288MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDRECESS, REGULAR 11EETING 7:30 P. H. FEBRUARY 19, 1951Pursuant to a recess order entered on February G, 1951, the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermenmet at the <strong>City</strong> Hall at 7:30 P. M., Honday, February 19, 1951, when and where the follmlingwere present:R. X. Williams, Hayor, PresidingB. O. Elliott, Alderman at LargeBen J. Hilbun, Alderman Ward Onew. T. Chandler, Alderman Ward TwoH • S. Sisk, Alderman Ward ThreeR. W. Hickey, Alderman Ward Four* * * * * *C. P. Fulmer, Deputy ClerkJ. W. Price, AttorneyE. P. Levie, <strong>City</strong> Engineer* * * * * *After the meeting had been called to order, the following business vlaS had, to-vTit:Hr. Will Levlis, Pr0sident <strong>of</strong> the Board <strong>of</strong> Trustees, presented to the Board thematter <strong>of</strong> a school expansion program. After a due discussion <strong>of</strong> the matter, motionwas made by Alderman Ben J. Hilbun that the School Board be requested to make a surveyto determine \-lhether or not it HOlud be pr<strong>of</strong>i ta b1e to extend the School Districts 1ir.li ts,and after completion <strong>of</strong> the survey to make a recommendation to the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong>Aldermen that they call an election for a school bond issue within 60 days ifpossible. This motion was seconded by Alderman B. O. Elliott and passed unanimouslyand it is so ordered.******************************The matter came on for consideration <strong>of</strong> allowing <strong>City</strong> Employees Saturday afternoons<strong>of</strong>f. After a discussion <strong>of</strong> the matter, Alderman Ben J. Hilbun made a motion thatthe employees Hork 10 hours 4 days each week, 9 hours one day each 1tleek and get <strong>of</strong>fat 12 o'clock Noon on Saturdays. This to include all employees working for theStreet, Water and Light Departments. This motion was seconded by Alderman B. O.Elliott and passed unanimously and it is so ordered.**** ~~****************.~ ****1


.c •MINUTE BOOK ,_NQ .. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXfORDDEMENT - MERIDIAN~Came on for consideration the matter <strong>of</strong> plans for mosquito control programfor the summer <strong>of</strong> 1951. After a discussion <strong>of</strong> the matter, Alderman RobertW. Hickey made a motion that the <strong>City</strong> use the skid motor that they now have anduse a blower attachment for same to spray <strong>City</strong> streets. This motion was secondedby Alderman H. S. Sisk and passed unanimously.*-i~**************~(~~1(~~·**)-f~ ***Came on for consideration the matter <strong>of</strong> the loan for the Special street improvementsFund and during the discussion the fact was brought out that the Government mightpass some legislation that would prevent the <strong>City</strong>'s being able to get the moneywhen needed, but after due consideration, Alderman H. S. Sisk made a motion thatthe funds be drawn when needed as was orj;ginaliy planned. Alderman B. O. Elliottseconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.*******************i


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDTO THE HONORABLETHE NA.YOn. AND BOARD (iF ALDEHHEr: OF THE CI'rY OF OXFORD, HISSISSIPPI.G E1TTLEl 'lEN:1We, the undersigned election Commissioners within and for the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Oxford</strong>, Laf


----_..._------''----------------_._------_.._---- --.------------------------------_.......-r"·--->---- ---~-----~- ---..291MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY Of.O_XFORDDEMENT - MERIDIAN~~--~----------+ ---.--------.-.---.. ------.----,~r=~Came on for consideration the matter <strong>of</strong> refunding Noel M. Hodge $10.00 that wasput up to secure a deposit on light bill at rental house on North 7th Street andthe check was cashed through error. After due consideration, Alderman Ben J.Hilbun moved that Mr. Honee be refunded $10.00, and he further moved that Mr.Hodge be given an adjustment on water and smi0r on said house bill, but be charged$1.00 light bill. This motion was seconded by Alderman B. O. Elliott and carriedunanimously •************************The matter ca!ne on for consideration <strong>of</strong> an adjustment on car tax for John C. Wing<strong>of</strong>or <strong>1950</strong>. Mr. Wingo was assessed "lith a <strong>1950</strong> Plymouth, assessment being $900.00 andappe'aring on Page 101, Line 22 on the <strong>1950</strong> tax roll, and paid on Receipt No. 3987<strong>January</strong> 16, 1951. Mrs. Wingo should have been assessed with a 1946 Chevrolet andthe as'sessment should have been for $300.00, therefore, Mr. Wingo is due a refund <strong>of</strong>$19.$0. Alderman Ben J. Hilbun moved that the <strong>City</strong> Clerk be authorized to refundMr. 1.J'ingo e19.S0 due to gross error. This motion \·1as seconded by Alderman B. O. Elliottand passed unanimousJy.**** ~


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDIt was fOlmd that the follovring named persons had filed objections (in vrriting or oral; andthat after discussion and investigation, it was ordered that the <strong>City</strong> Clerk forward theobjection to the State Tax Commission for further consideration in asmuch as we believethat the ex'emption should be allovled:lJAl-lE OF APPLICANTAHOUl1T REJECTEDEdith Banks (1948 and 1949) $1250Carl Richard Coers (1949) $.3500Mrs. Maynard McLean Coers (1948) $3500Mrs. l.f.aynard NcLean Coers (1947)Margaret Elizabeth Dunlap (1949)Hrs. Ester H. Fudge (1949) $2000Marion Elizabeth Herrod (1949) $260Robert Wright Hickey (1949) $4250REASOH FOR APPLIChllT'S OBJECTIONRE


~ , ,'~ .(DEMENt - MERforANRECESS, RECESS ,REGULAR MEETING, l1ARCH 6, 1951 - OXFORD, MISSISSIPPIPurslmnt to a recess order entered on February 19, 1951, the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermenmet on March 6, 1951, in the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen 1 s Chamber in the <strong>City</strong> Hall, whenand where the following present:R. x. Wi11ia~$, Mayor, PresidingB. O. Elliott, Alderman at Largew. T. Chandler, Alderman Ward TwoH. S. Sisk, Alderman Ward ThreeRobert \.f. Hickey, Alderman Ward Four* * * * * * *J. W. Price , <strong>City</strong> AttorneyC. E. Harrison, SuperD1tendent Light DepartmentE. P. Lowe, <strong>City</strong> EngineerNewt King, MarshalC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk* * * * * * *After the meeting had been opened according to law, the following busin':ss was hadto-wit:* * * * * *On motion made by Alderman W. T. Chandler, seconded by Alderman Robert H. Hickey andpassed ~~animously, it was ordered that the minutes <strong>of</strong> the previous meeting be adoptedas read.* * * * * * * *Upon motion mad«9 by Alderman B. O. E11iott~ seconded by Alderman H. S. Sisk al1 d passedunanmous1y, it was ordered that this Board do nOvI adjourn sine die.HayorL~ __.~_________ ~ ___...--llU


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDDEMENT - MERIDIANUNITED S TAT E S o F A HER I C AS TAT E 0 F N ISS ISS I P P IC 0 U N T Y 0 F L A FAY E T T ECIT Y o F OXFORD* * * * * * ** * * * * *~~* * * ** * * *if* ** **REGUL6Jt NESTING 7:30 p. M. I'lAnCH 6, 1951Be it remembered t.hat the Board <strong>of</strong> Hayor and Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Hississippi,met in regular session at the <strong>City</strong> H all at 7:30 P. H., Tuesday, 1-1arch 6, 1951, it beingthe time and place fixed by 1avl for the holding <strong>of</strong> said meeting, Hhen and uhere the followingHere present:R. X. Hi11iams, Hayor, PresidingB. O. Elliott, Alderman at Large\{. T. Chandler, Alderman Hard Tv10H. S. Sisk, Alderman Hard ThreeRobert W. Hickey, Alderman i,tlard Four****************~*******J. W. Price, AttorneyC. E. Harrison, Superintendent Light PlantE. P. LO\-1e, EngineerC. P. Fulmer, Deputy ClerkNe,.f't King, Marshal*************************After the meeting had been called to order, the fo11mling business was transacted:***~*** ******************On motion rode by B. O. Elliott, seconded by Alderman H. S. Sisk and passed unrmimously, itwas ordered that the fo~lowing accounts be a11mred for payment:H AHRA.i\i'T NO.TO WHOHACCOUNT NO.AHOUlilT8717CORPORATION FllJD871787188719872087218722872387248725872687278747B. O. Elliott, salary for FebruaryBen J. Hilbun, sa1afy 1'0 FebruaryW. T. Chandler, salary for FebruaryH. S. Sisk, salary for FebruaryRobert 1-1. Hickey, s~'lafy for FebruaryW. G. Kirnm.ons, salary for FebruaryNewt King, Marshal, salary for FebruaryR. H. Mills, salary for FebruaryHI'S. Rose Rmlland, salary for FebruaryR. E. Todd, salary for FebruaryR. X. \<strong>of</strong>i11iams, salary for FebruaryIra Mills, salary for February11011011011011011311217/"<strong>14</strong>7175110135$25.0025.0025.0025.002t::.on190.40209.30180.0091.60180.00200.0035.25l


2951MINUTE BO.OK~o.<strong>14</strong>, CITY .·Of OXfORDDEMENT -MEA/DIANWARRANT NO. TO WHON ACCOUNT NO.Al10UNT8728872987308731873287338734873587368715873785428601867986S38~48tg5868986908691869286938694869587038707[5547elSe78686876687688769877087708771877287733774877587768777877887798780878187828783878487878786871i7878887898790879187928793879L,879538398877CORPORATION FUNDE. P. Lowe, salary for FebruaryMoody Nelson, salary for FebruaryBill Inmon, salary for FebruaryG. D. Parker, salary for FebruaryCharles G. stone, salary for FebruaryBeatrice H. stone, salary for FebruaryLafayette County Health DepartmentLafayette County Library - pro-rataChancery Clerk, Lafayette County, a110tment for rest roomC. P. Fulmer, salary for FebruaryJ. W. Price, salary for FebruaryC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll Feb. 3, 1951C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payro11 Feb. 10, 1951C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll Feb. 17, 1951David Nelson, Jr., Fire at Holly SpringsBill Inmon, fire at Holly SpringsJames Jackson, fire at Holly SpringsMrs. C. B. Belk, service on election dayMrs. H. D. Webster, services on Election DayHrs. Fred Wallace, services on Election Dayl'frs. Guy B. Taylor, Sr., three days workRoger S. :Hyers, three days Hork for Election CommissionW. W. Joor, four days work for Election CommissionJohn C. I·Tingo, refund on tax on carC. p. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk - petty cash Feb. 23, 1951C. p. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll, Feb. 24, 1951The First National Bank, tax withheld for <strong>January</strong>Helvin Anderson, fire at Holly SpringsIta Mills, fire at Holly SpringsTh~ <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, <strong>of</strong>fice suppliesGrundy's Cafe, 6 dinne"s on Election Day<strong>Oxford</strong> Light and Water Plant, light bill for <strong>City</strong> HallSouthern Be11 Tel. and Tel. Co., Feb. billSouthern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co., Feb. bi11United Gas eorporation, gas bill <strong>City</strong> HallS. C. To<strong>of</strong> and Co., <strong>of</strong>fice suppliesPARK CmillISSION BILLS:The <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, suppliesSouthern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co., Feb. bi11Standard School Service, art paper and postage<strong>Oxford</strong> Electric Co., suppliesThe J. E. Neilson Co., suppliesNational Recreation Association, year's subscriptionCentral Company, Inc., janitor suppliesDixie Hanufacturing Co., janitor suppliesSouthern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co., Feb. billPatton-Courtney Hardware, 1 ax<strong>Oxford</strong> \fuolesale lrocery Co. , janitor suppliesRodent Control Fund, bait and paper plates for rat poisonMetta Brothers Hard"rare, 1 socket refillElliott Lumber Co., lumber, nails and suppliesHetts Brothers Hardvrare, glass and putty for <strong>City</strong> HallJ. p. Slade, balance on contract <strong>of</strong> repairing storm damageto ro<strong>of</strong>s at AirportJ. P. Slade 1temporary repair to ro<strong>of</strong> at <strong>City</strong> Hall<strong>Oxford</strong> Auto Parts, supplies for repairs - Fire TruckW. S. Darly, hose gasketsReynoJr1;; P. & H. and Elec. Service, supplies and serviceReynolds P. & H. and Elec. Service, suppliesReynolds P. & H. and Elec. Service, supplies and serviceReynolds P. & H. and Elec. Service, supplies and se~JiceThe J. E. Neilson Co., Buie Huseum billsTOTALOle Miss Alumi Association, one-half page advertisementSTREET FUHD117135135135178178136<strong>14</strong>81<strong>14</strong>111115Various<strong>14</strong>7 & 126Various135135135<strong>14</strong>1<strong>14</strong>1<strong>14</strong>1<strong>14</strong>1<strong>14</strong>1<strong>14</strong>1<strong>14</strong>0VariousVariousVarious135135<strong>14</strong>6<strong>14</strong>1<strong>14</strong>2135124123<strong>14</strong>6l78-Al78-Al78-Al7E~-Al78-Al78-A12712712/ ...151127153111-9l35-A135150155130135<strong>14</strong>9161135-A165<strong>14</strong>7166$300.00150.00150.0030.002<strong>14</strong>.6077.70162.5032.5015.00236.10100.0033.9027.0039.007.507.507.505.005.005.0030.0030.0040.004.2020.6687.50109.903.003.0012.106.~55.1915.503.75118.011.446.906.758.303.682.0010.0058.3441.0010.073.357.20128.52.6031.912.6553.252.50.756.20169.953.on73 .. 08.51.215.46$4,045.3535.00$73887398746g746854385468549860286058680'i.~69787048708G. D. Parker, salary for FebruaryR. L. Tidwell, salary for FebruaryIra Mills, salary for FebruaryIra Hills, salary for FebruaryC. P. Fulmer, payro11, February 3, 1951The First National Bank, note and interestThe First National Bank, taxes "Ii thheld for <strong>January</strong>C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll February 3, 1951E. N. L01"e, renta 1 on truck with driverC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll Feb. 17, 1951John C. Wingo, refund <strong>of</strong> tax on carC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, petty cash 2/23/51C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll 2/21/51235225223228Various203 & 264VariousVarious226Various266VariousVarious$160.00165.0026.8826.87519.0620,234.3020.00884.5539.00812.723.6039.45692.18;_ ___ ___ h ____ ~ ________ ~ _____ ~ _________________________________.u__


296IMINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD~-- ------DEMENT - MERIDIAN~,------ _. -- .~~ :\RR!\'lTT NO.TO HHOHA1-10 L'1,IT87418712


['MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXfORDDEM~Nf - MERIDIAN__ --"-..' -,",';.c..' 0-' ____ '-'----'--"'~ __ --C.-_'_~~ _ _'_____' _ __'_ _ _'_ __ _'_'_'_ __ ~ _ _'__~--'-vlARRANT )JO.,ACCOUNT NO.Il.Nom~Payroll for week ending 2-2-51Payroll for week ending 2-9-51Payroll for i·leek ending 2-16-51Payroll for week ending 2-23-51Payroll for period from 2-23-51 to 2-28-51TOTAL PAYROLL FOR HOHTH OF FEBRUARY, 1951C. P. Fulmer, Deputy ClerkEstate <strong>of</strong> t-1rs. Erma TherrellC. P. Fulmer, Deputy ClerkCentral Service AssociationCeYltral Service AssociationH. Blockman and Co.Remington Rand, Inc.The Warren CorporationSouthern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co.Western Auto Associate StoreThe Texas CompanyIllinois Central R. R.Netts Brothers Hardware<strong>Oxford</strong> Electric Co.Elliott Hardware Co.Graybar Electric Co.General Electric Supply CorpMinneapolis~~neywell Reg. Co.Baldwin Locomotive Sales CorpStuart C. Irby Co.The Reichman-Crosby Co.Tennessee Valley Elec. Supply Co.The <strong>Oxford</strong> Ear~leElectric Heter ServiceSouthern Supply Co.S. C. To<strong>of</strong> and Co.<strong>Oxford</strong> Repair WorksOrlord Saw HillNorth Hiss. POHer Acct. Assln.<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> Elec. DepartmentOzburn-Abston Co.C. G. HugginsStandard Oil Co.Union Auto Electric Service<strong>Oxford</strong> HospitalRefundod depositsC. P. Fulmer, Petty Cash AgentSouthern Petroleum Co.Elliott Lumber Co.<strong>Oxford</strong> Auto PartsHorgan and LindseyPatton and Courtney HardwareHaney Chevrolet Co.Standard Oil Company$213.77241.99174.7211:-3.91127.23$3,,255.12 _227 6.10227 3.90223 2.93780 50.00780 290.89730 32.00100-31 213.00780 29.25793 23.18131-1 2.55730 55.08W. O. -10 188.74131-1 7.80131-1 .50761 2.40131-1 27.08131.1 76.94734 29.91734 11.86131-1 102.96730 47.94W.O. 10 &: 131.1 482.91502 & 100.31 155.95100.31 88.71759 3.35793 .65761 .80W. O. 49 5.94792 15.00810 & 730 404.40<strong>14</strong>3 8.13761 .80730 1~.84<strong>14</strong>3 5.67799 3.00227 115.00502 21.50729 4,617.83W. O. 1 & 9 40.09<strong>14</strong>3 <strong>14</strong>.51761 1.00<strong>14</strong>3 1.85<strong>14</strong>3 15.0018.96$10,530~~WATERE:UHD87<strong>14</strong>8748874138702871188408841881.;2B81}3884488458846[1;847884$8849[;850885683578858Beulah Sharp Lyles, salary for FebruaryIra Mills, salary for FebruaryIra Mills, salary for Februaryc. P. Fulmer, De:,uty Clerk, Petty Cash Feb. 23, 1951C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll Feb. 23, 1951Elliott Lumber Company, hack saw bladeRussell Fudge, sand and gravelSouthern,Pipe TDol Company, rods, couplings, suppliesPidgeon-7homas Iron, Co., galva steel pipeThe Garlock Packing Co., supplies for pumpine plantRocm.lell Nanufacturing Co., meter partsDelta Plumbing and Elec. Supply Co., suppliesConcrete Produck & Ro<strong>of</strong>ing Co., meter boxesJohn Wiley Jones Co., vlater suppliesThe <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, gas tickets<strong>Oxford</strong> Light and Water Plant, elec. bill pumping plantCentre.l Service Association, billing expenseSouthern Supply Co., suppliesVi kine Supply Co., pig lead509$155.1052553.755<strong>14</strong>53.75Various66.105<strong>14</strong>55.285101.00510231.20518198.55510199.5353411.07512.69510235./,4510130,0052531.5054026.50537Z76.60539<strong>14</strong>2.7151010.4251067.64TOTAL $1,946.83,------"'------~------, ,--------


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDDEMENT - MERIDIAN~----SPECIAL STREET U!PHOVEI'EIIT FDIJD lL.2--85M.[J7406550860387058709[:71388518862f86288G38864S865[~S65eS65TO vn-rCHC. P. Ful.iller, Deputy Clerk, payroll, Feb. 3, 1951J. C. Burne, salary for FebruaryThe First Natione.l Dank, tax Hit}-l.held for <strong>January</strong>C. P. FuL'ller, Depdy Clerk, payroll Feb. 10, 1951C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, petty cashC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, }le.yroll Feb. 21~, 1951Lester Frierson, rentnl on truckChoctaw, Inc" reinforced concrete pipe - Filmore A.ve.Elliott Lumber Co., suprlios for streetEIJ iott LllI!1ber Company, supplies {'or streetA. B. Cl'llen, 17 hrs. l1lc?c'dne 1.lOrk on HoI 9th st.I·letts Brothers Hardware, dynnmite, fuse caps, etc.The <strong>Oxford</strong> Eacle, legal advert5_senents Avent AcresThe <strong>Oxford</strong> EnGle, legal ?dvertiS8nent No. 11th st.The <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, Douglass Drive legal advertisoncnt262262262262 & '2.472u2262262247Aj·:OUN}'$33.0070.0016.4041.502.5093.005.00918.152L 1 .8 32.50262 3.1221;-8 110.50202 3.92255 19.82249 11.10257 6.62~?1,367 .1387M.87L~2874386828859S8WP AntIlIG liE'l'EH F1JlJDC. H. Roach, salary for FebrtmryC. D. }I2.10ne, snlary for FO:lruaryHrs, l:innie Hartsfield, oalary for FebrtmryDuncan Parking Heter Corporation, Jan. share <strong>of</strong> collectionsThe <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, staplerHiller Heters, Inc., supplies;075.0017L~.4019.50524.047.65101.))~~901.928706'IET-:;:HArs HC'(JSIlJG DEFOSI::' FUJ:JD. ,C. P. FuJJl1er, Deputy Clerk, petty cash, refund <strong>of</strong> surety deposits~j4lS. 008701Union Phntern National ,3ank & Trust Co., flmdinr, bonds 4, 5, and 6,and int.erest and collection chargeJohn C. Willgo, refund <strong>of</strong> tc.x on car 613J'OO8699STREBI' IIfI'E!lSECTICj FUNDUnion Pln!!ters Hationnl Bank and Trust Co., interest nnd collectioncharges on Street Intersection Donds8700STREET HiPRCNKiEl-'T FUNDUnion P18nters Nationa.l Bnn}: and Trust Co., interes!', c,net collectionchargGs on Street Improvement 13onrl8.It C9.m(;) to the attention <strong>of</strong> the Board that in the past boots had been bou;:::ht 'o;y tho <strong>City</strong>for enployees to lJC8r ~·;hile uorkin:; in m8.d n.nd WJter. After a discussion <strong>of</strong> the mntter,motion ':TO.S' mo.de 1)'.' Alderman B. O. Elliott that tl',e <strong>City</strong> hereafter buy no >,lee.ring appe.relior <strong>City</strong> ehlployee~. This momon v!aS seconded by Alderman H. S. Sisk 9.nd r~ssed un9.nimously.Hr. J. C. ::?utrell representinz the Illinois Centrnl TIailroad Company appeared before theBoard <strong>of</strong> Alderr.1en and requested thAt '1"'irl r~ilroacl be allm1ed to place D. STey marble markerin front <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> Hall, ~md the.t <strong>City</strong> participate in the 100th anniversary <strong>of</strong> therailroad. After a discussion <strong>of</strong> the U:'1tter, Alderman H. S. Siak, made a motion thnt theabove reouest be granted only under tho condition that the President <strong>of</strong> the railroad,Hayne Jo~_n8on, be present nt the celebra.tion. This :r.1otion wns seconded by ,Udermnn B. O.Elliott and passed unanimously.


~-~-~~----~~-·-------·-~~-------~----2-991Came on for discussion the matter <strong>of</strong> deposits on temporary 1ieht connections and afterdue consideration, Alderman B. O. Elliott made the motion that a $10:'00 deposit,on a temporarylight connection be required. He further moved that all cost <strong>of</strong> connecting and dis-MlN.Ulf .BOOK tio. <strong>14</strong> 1 _ CITY Of OXfORDCEMENT - MERIDIAN*******************i~****i


~--- -_._._._._._--_._--_lsI Robert W. Hickey. ,<strong>City</strong> Clerk.. ---... .-.... -. __DEMENT - MERIDIANMINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD..._----- ._---_._--- .. _--_..._.._-_.._.._-- .._. __......---------------_._-_._..._-----_.Alderman B. O. Elliott moved the adoption for the following ordinanceand Alderman W. T. Chandler aeconded the motion.The ordinance was read and adopteda vlhole. by the follm·,;ing vote:section by section and then asAlderman W. T. Chandler voted YeaAlderman B. O. Elliott voted YeaAlderman H. S. Sisk voted YeaAlderman Robert H. Hicl{ey voted Xea. ~AN OP..DIHAHCE APPHOVIEG hIID HAKIHG FIlTAL A SPECIAL ASSESSHErTT HERE­T0 FORE HADE 3Y THE HAYOn. AIm 130ARD ('F ALDERl·iEN CF THE CITYOF OX}'OP..D, HISSISSIPPI, AIID FILED WITH THE CLERK OF SAID11UHICIPALITY, AS PHOVIDED IN H0tJSE BILL NO. 76 OF THE REGULAR<strong>1950</strong> SESSION OF THE LEGISLA'1'URE OF THE STATE CF 1-1ISSISSIPPI,AGAINST CERTAIN PROPERTY ON COHBS STREEl' m.sCRIBED :~~ COMBSSTREET FRON ITS NORTHERN TERHIlTUS HITU HILLIAl1S AVElmE SOUTH1;.30 FEEl', AND TEE omrms THEREOF, nEQUIRIHG TEEH TO REPf.Y THEASSESSl,lEHT HADE AGAINST 'rHEIR PROPERTY [\.lID LEVYIUG SAllE.HHEREAS, The Hayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>,Mississippi have duly passed a resolution declaring necessarythe special improvement on Combs Street desoribed as CombsStreet from its Northern Terminus \-lith HilliL'.ms Avenue South430 feet, and said resolution being in strict compliance "lith thela,,,; and\"]HEREAS, no objection having been Y:18,de to said special improvement,the Hayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> Tho <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>,}1ississippi have duly passed a resolution determining to proceedHith the said improvement, and directing hOvl the cost and expense<strong>of</strong> the improvement was to be assessed and paid; and,WHEREAS, t1::e <strong>City</strong> Engineer has conl1':uted and furnished, in theTIk'l.nner provided by lavl, the amount to be assessed af,ainst eachpiece <strong>of</strong> property abutting on said street in accordance "lith thecost and expense there<strong>of</strong> and has report~d said cost and expenseto the Hayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Hississippi;and,iIHEREAS, the assessment has been filed with the <strong>City</strong> Clerk <strong>of</strong>The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Hississippi ~s provided in House Bill No. 76<strong>of</strong> the Regular <strong>1950</strong> Session <strong>of</strong> The Legislature <strong>of</strong> The State <strong>of</strong>Nississippi; and,WHEREAS, notice <strong>of</strong> assessment against said property o,mers hasbeen duly passed; and,WHEREAS, all notices required by 1£',1-1 having been civon, each andevery step taken as provided by Housa Bill No. 76 <strong>of</strong> the Regular<strong>1950</strong> Session <strong>of</strong> the Legislature <strong>of</strong> The State <strong>of</strong> }fississippi, andsaid improvement havinG been completed; now, therefore,Be and it is hereby ordained by the Hayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen<strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Nississippi:Section 1. That, proceeding ns required by 113"1, thecost anrl expense <strong>of</strong> said special improvement (3) on CombsStreet (s) (Avenue) (s) as herein above set forth, be and thesame is hereb;, finally an f1roved and specially assessed uponthe lots and parcels <strong>of</strong> grounds abuttinG thereon as shmm bythe assessment on file ,,Ji th the Oi ty Clerk in a book mnrked"Aaaossment book .for 1ocr,l Improvements", and the mmers there<strong>of</strong>are hereb;y required to pay their respective portions <strong>of</strong> the·cost and eX~lense <strong>of</strong> the said improvement, and a lien to securethe payment there<strong>of</strong> is hereby declared against said property,said special assessment bEJing hereby levied.Section 2. That this ordinance shall talce effect andbe in force as provided by hu.(S E A L)Attest:Approved this the 6th day <strong>of</strong> March, 1951.lsi R. X .. WilliamsMayor


301)IDEMENT -"Mfi"RI6iAN- -------!----~I certifY that the foregoing ordinance was passedon the 6th day <strong>of</strong> March , 1951, and recorded inOrdinance Dook No.2, Page (s)'_on the_____ day <strong>of</strong> , 1951.~L Robert W. Hicke]!. _. __ _<strong>City</strong> Clerk(S E A L)Alderman B. O. Elliott moved tho adoption OF thr; follovTin8 ordinanceand Alderrnan 1-1. T. Chandler seconded the motion.The ordinance ,..ras read and adopted seotion by section and then as a wholeby the follm.,ing vote.Alderman W. T. Chandler voted YeaAlderUk~n B. O. Elliott voted YeaAlderman H. S. Sisk voted YeaAlderman Robert W. Hickey voted Yea.'\E ORDINAHCE APPROVIHG AI~D I'AKIHC'c I~IlJAL A SPECIAL ASSESSllElTT REPE­TO FCHE I'lADE BY THE TrAY OR A}J1) BOARD OF ALDERHEl: OF THE CITY01'-' OXFORD, HISSISSIPPI, AJ-ID FILED lJITE THE CLERK CF SAIDr:mrICIPALITY, AS PROVIDED In HeUSE BILL HO. 76 OF THE REGULAR<strong>1950</strong> SESSIOH OF TIlE LEGISU'rliRE CF TEE STtl.TE CF I-HSSISSIPPI,AGAInST CEr'tTAIlJ PROPEHTY ON SISK 1l.VEN1JE DESCEIBElJ AS ALL CFSAID AVEnUE AliD THE OHNERS THEREOF, REQunUUG THEJf TO REPAY THEASSESS; TEm' I·l1illE P.GAINR" THEEl PEOPERTY ~Jm LEVYING St1T·jE.1-fl-IEREAS, The Hayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>,Hississippi have duly passed a resoluticn declaring necessnrythe special improvement on Sink Avenue described as All OfSaid Avenue and said resolution beine; in strict conpliancewi th the 1m!; and,i-fl-IE;iEAS, no objection having been made to said speCial improvement,the Hayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>,Nississippi have duly passed a resolution determining to proceedHith the said improvement, and directing hOH tho cost and expense<strong>of</strong> the improvement was to be assessed and paid; and,HEEl-lEAS, the <strong>City</strong> Engineer has COT'lnutod and furnished, in themanner provided by law, the amount to be assessed aGainst eachpiece <strong>of</strong> property abutting on said street in accordance with thecost and expense there<strong>of</strong> and has reported said cost and EXPenseto the Hayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, 1'1ississippi;and,HlIEREAS, the assessment has been filed with the <strong>City</strong> Clerk <strong>of</strong>The CH;r <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, l1ississippi as provided in HOUGe Bill No. 76<strong>of</strong> the Hegular <strong>1950</strong> Session <strong>of</strong> The Legislature <strong>of</strong> The State <strong>of</strong>Hississippi; and,~mEr'1EAS, notice <strong>of</strong> assessment against said property o'Vmers hesbeen duly passed; andWHEREAS, all notices required by laV! having -Jeen given, eachand every step taken as provided by House Bill 76 <strong>of</strong> the RegUlar<strong>1950</strong> Session <strong>of</strong> the Legislature <strong>of</strong> The State <strong>of</strong> Hiss:i.:1sippi, andsaid improvement having been completed; nOH, therefore,Be and it is hereby ordained by the Hayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen<strong>of</strong> The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Hississippi;I 1..- __Section 1. That, proceeding as required by 1m-I, thecost and expense <strong>of</strong> said special improvement (6) on SiskAvenue (All) street (s) Avenue (s) as herein above set forth, be and thesame is hereby finally approved and. specially assessed uponthe lots and parcels <strong>of</strong> grounds abutting thereon as shown bythe assessment on file ,vi th the <strong>City</strong> Clerk in a book !!larked"Assessment book for Local Improvements", and the mmers there<strong>of</strong>are herehy required to pay their respective portions <strong>of</strong> thecost and expense <strong>of</strong> the said improvement, and a lien to securethe paJ~ent there<strong>of</strong> is hereby declared against said property,said special assessment being hereby levied.l~~~jL~____~ ___ ~ ______________ ~__________ _


DEMENT - MERIOIAN;:::...;..;..-... -: .. -....MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDSection 2. That thia or(Unance shall take effect andbe in force as IJrovided by Im.r.( SEA L)Approved this the 6th day <strong>of</strong> Harch, 1951.lsi R. X. vlillians ___ _l1a;ror... _------..,Attest:&_ Robert _~1. Hic~<strong>City</strong> ClerkI certif':- the.t the foreGoinG ordinance uason the Gth . da~r <strong>of</strong> Harch~ 1951, 3.nd recorded inOrdinance <strong>Book</strong> Ho. 2, Page (s)the dn~r <strong>of</strong> , 1951passedonlsi Robert iv. ijickey ___ _<strong>City</strong> Clork( SEA L )Alderman B. O. Elliott r:1ovect the ~doption <strong>of</strong>' the follm.rinC ordimmceB.nd Alderr:1{m H. T. Chandler seconded the motion.The ordinance Has read and RrJ.opted section by secticn andthen as a Hhole by the follm·rine; vote;Alderman vI. T. Chandler voted YeaAldeTI:18.n 3. o. EIEot t voted YenAlderman H. S. Sisk voted YeaAlderman Robert 11. Hicke:,' voted Yeo.AI: OPJ)IHAJJCE APPHC'IE'G i\: D ITIUG!'TCt FI:JAL A SPECIAL ASSESS~::EIJT HJ3:I~­TC ?CHE 1IADE BY THE I~YCH A!;D ::lGAPJ) eF AliJEIU E1; CF TEE CITYm' OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI, t~1J) li'ILED \-lITH Tim CLEBE CF SAIDl·ruIJICIpt~LITY, AS E:OVIDED II! neUSE ~3ILL no. 76 <strong>of</strong> the HEGULAR<strong>1950</strong> SESSIOr 0' 'EE LEGISU'2: liE (F TEE ST!\"!'E OF lIISS!SSIPPI,AGAIIJST CEHTAH: PIWPEHTY ON HILLIAl:G AVElmE DESCRIDED !~S ALLO? Sf,ID t.iJElrtJE I\.':D THE OHHEns THEIlEOF, llEQllIRIl;G TFEi I '1'0 llEPAY THEt,SSESS]TEIJT HADE A.GAINST THE IE PROFEHTY AIm LEVYING SA.llE.HHEHEAS, The Nnyor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>,l1ississippi have duly po.ssed a resolution declarinG necessaI"'Jthe special improvement on \


3031IDEMENT - MER-IOIAN"-'--=-'--'-'--~------.. ----"-'''-''''-------MINUTE BOOKNQ, <strong>14</strong>, CITY QF __ OXFORD.. ~Section 1. That, proceeding as required by lml, thecost and expGnse <strong>of</strong> said special improvement (s) on WilliamsAvenue (All) Street (s) (Avenue) (s) as herein above set forth,be and the same is hereby finally approved and specially assessedupon the lots and parcels <strong>of</strong> grounds abutting thereon as shown bythe assessment on file with the <strong>City</strong> Clerk in a book marked"Assessment book for Local Improvements", and the O'I.mers there<strong>of</strong>nre hereby req~'ired to pay their respective prot ions <strong>of</strong> thecost and expense <strong>of</strong> the said improvement, and a lien to securethe payment there<strong>of</strong> is hereby declared against said property,snid special assessment being hereby levied.Section 2. That this ordinance shall take effect andbe in force as provided by lml.( SEA L )Attest:Approved this the _.....;6=--_ day <strong>of</strong> Harch, 1951.lsi R. X. WilliamsMayorI certify that the foregoing ordinance was passedon the 6th day <strong>of</strong> l'Iarch , 1951, and recorded inOrdinance <strong>Book</strong> No.2, Page (8)on the____ day <strong>of</strong> _, 1951.( SEA L )lsi Robert W. Hickey __<strong>City</strong> ClerkAlderman B. O. Elliott moved the adoption . Of the follm-J'ing ordinanceand Alderman H. S. Sisk seconded the motion.This ordinance was read and ~doptedwhole by the following vote! :Alderman W. T. Chandler voted YeaAlderman B. O. Elliott voted Yeasection by section and then as aAlderrr.an H. S. Sisk voted YeaAlderman Robert W. Hickey voted YealAN ORDINAHCE APPROVING AND I-fAKING FINAL A SPECIAL ASSESSHEIIT HERE­TO FORE HADE' BY THE NAYOR ~.rrD BOARD OF AIJ)ER}IEH OF THE CITYOF OXFORD, 1·L3SISSIPPI, AND FILED "lITH 'rEE CIERK OFSI\.IDNUNICIPALITY, AS PROVIDED IN HOUSE BILL NO. 76 OF THE REGULAR<strong>1950</strong> SESSION OF THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HISSISSn-'PI,AGAINST CERTAIN PROPERTY ON NORTH 11TH STREET. BEGINNIlG ATTHE CENTER LINE OF THE INfERSECTIOH OF 1>lASHINGTON AVENUE ANDNORTH 11TH STREET, AS NOW LAID OUT, THENCE NORTH TEB DEGhEES TWENTY­FOUR HINUTES EAST AWHG THE CENTER LINE OF NORTH ll'rH STREET ADISTANCE OF 677 FEET, WHICH POINT IS THE POINT OF I3EGnnUlTG OF THISDESCRIPTION AND IS OTT THE CENTER LINE OF NORTH 11TH STREEr AND SOUTHLINE Qlt' AN ALLEY Rl'NNING EAST TO NORTH LAHAR STREET: THENCE NORTHTEF DEGRJ~ES TWENTY-FOUR l{Il1UTES EAST ALOHG THE CENTER LINE OFNORTH 11TH STREET A DISTANCE OF .382.6 FEET TO THE INTERSECTIONOF 'rIfE CEN'I'ER LINE OF ~TORTH 11TH STREEl' A!'ll NGRrH LINE OF SIVLEYSTREET, AS IT IS NOH LAID OUT, AND THE mINERS THEREOF, REQUIRINGT"'EN TO REPAY THE ASSESSlvlENT NADE AGAIlIST THEIR PHOPERTY ANDLEVYING SAHE.iiKEREAS, The Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>,ltississippi have duly passed a resolution declaring necessarythe special improvement on North 11th Street, beginning at thecenter line <strong>of</strong> the intersecticn <strong>of</strong> Washington Avenue and North11th Street, as now laid out, thence North 10 degreesZ4 minuteseast alongl;the center line <strong>of</strong> North 11th Street a distance <strong>of</strong>077 feet, which point is t"o point <strong>of</strong> beginning <strong>of</strong> this descriptionand is on the center line <strong>of</strong> North 11th Street and south line0 0' an alley running east to North Lamar Street; thence north10 degrees 24 minutes east along the center line <strong>of</strong> North 11thStreet a distance <strong>of</strong> 382,6 feet to the intersection <strong>of</strong> the"---- ~- -----_.-._-------


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDDEMENT - MERIDIAN--'--,*--.center line <strong>of</strong> North 11th street and north line <strong>of</strong> Sivley street,as it is nov! laid out, nnd s?id resolution heing in strictcom~)linnce ui th the lmI; Qnd,~mEHEAS, no objection having been me.de to said srecial improvement,the Hayor and Doard <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>,Hississippi hn.ve duly passed a resolution determining to proceed",ith the said improvement, and directing h0l1 the cost and expense<strong>of</strong> the improvement Has to be assessed ano. raid; and,HHEHEAS, the <strong>City</strong> EnGineer has comruted and furnished, in themanner provided by lml, the amount to be assessed against eachpiece <strong>of</strong> prorerty abuttinG on seid street in accordance '!,lith thecost and expense there<strong>of</strong> al1d has reported s8.id cost Rnd espenseto the l1ayor 'Cl.nd 'loard <strong>of</strong> Alderr'.cY' <strong>of</strong> The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Hississippi;['.nd,HHE~l.EAS, the asSeSSY,1ent h[',o f)een filed Hith the <strong>City</strong> Clerk <strong>of</strong>'fho <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Niosissippi as rrovided in House Bill Ho. 76<strong>of</strong> the Rcc;u1o.r <strong>1950</strong> Session <strong>of</strong> 'rhe Legislttture <strong>of</strong> The State <strong>of</strong>Nississip}ii; :'nd,""I}IEnEAS, notice <strong>of</strong> assessment aGainst said property O1IDers hasbeen duly passed; ['.nd,HHEREAS, all notices required h'C' lmr having been C;i ven, each andevery step taken as provided by House Bill No. 76 <strong>of</strong> tho Regular<strong>1950</strong> Session <strong>of</strong> the Legislature <strong>of</strong> The State <strong>of</strong> Hississippi, andsaid iI1:,rovcJTlent h:wing ~Jeen com:ileted, nOl-1, therefore,'Sr, QnCi it is hore b;y orda ined by the Hayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen<strong>of</strong> The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Hissis::lippi:Section 1. That, proceedinG e.s required b3' lm,1, thecost and expense <strong>of</strong> said special improvenent (s) on North 11thStreet (3) Avonue (s) as herein 0.;)0'10 set forth, be and thesnne is horeb~" finally npproved and :Jpecially assessed uponthe lots nne1 parcels <strong>of</strong> crolmds D.butting thoreon as shOlm bythe assess'nent on file with the <strong>City</strong> Clerk in a book mo.rked"Assessment book for Loce.l Inprovenents", and the O1mers there<strong>of</strong>arc hereby rO'1uirod to pay their r03pective portions <strong>of</strong> thecost nnd expense <strong>of</strong> the s~id irnprovcnent, and a lien to securethe paYT'lent there<strong>of</strong> :i_s hereby decl-'lred agoinst said property,Gc.id speci?l c.S3ar-~sr:1e11t ~Jc=.ng }1creb~,r levied.Sectirn 2. 'i'ho.t this ordinance she.ll tal~e effect andbe in i'o!'ce as provided b:," 1m].( SEA L )A~):)!'oved t!:lis the Gth (c8Y <strong>of</strong> H'1rch, 1951.Is/ R_ .. _iJ-'-.YSilliamsH8.yorAttest:/s/ Hobert H. Hicl,; ... e .... y ___<strong>City</strong> Clerklook No.day cfI certify thatuth day <strong>of</strong> March2., Page (s)}~rch _, 1951.the foreGoing ordinance was passed on the, 1951, and recorded in Ordinanceon theI,,' oj!RQbe:tt_W •. JI;j.ckey _Cit:r Clerk( S E !t L)


[ . .• DEMENT - MERIDIANAlderman H. W. Sisk moved the adoption <strong>of</strong> the fo11m1ing ordinance nndAlderman Robert H. Hickey seconded the motion.Th~s ordinance was read ?nc adopted section by section and then as a,!:1ho1e b;cr the fo11m.fing vote! :AN ORDINANCE APPROVInG AND MAKING FINAL A SPECIAL ASSESSm;HT HERE­TO FORE l:1A.DE BY THE HAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDEPJ1ElJ OF THE CITYOF ox:mRD, HISSISSIPPI ~ A1TD FILED HITH THE CLERK OF SAID 1,'!1.JHICIPALITY,AS PROVIDED IN HOUSE BILL NO. 76 OF THE REGULAR <strong>1950</strong> SESSION OFTHE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, AGAINST CERTAINPROPERTY ON DOUGLASS DRIVE IN DOuGLASS DRIVE SUBDIVISION (ALL)AnD THE o\.flJERS TP,EREOF, REQUIRING THElvJ: TO REPAY THE ASSESS11ENT1,,[ADE AGAINST THEIR PROPERTY AND LEVYING SAl'>1E.WHEREAS, The Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>,Mississippi have duly p~ssed a resolution declaring necessarythe special improvement on Douglass Drive in Douglass DriveSubdivision (All) described as above and said resolutionbeing in strict compliance with the law; and,\~~S, no objection havingb'een made to said special improvement,the Hayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>,MiSSissippi have duly passed a resolution determining to proceedwith the s8.id improvement, and directing hOv1 the cost and expense<strong>of</strong> the improvement vTaS to be assessed and paid; and,vllIEREAS, tho <strong>City</strong> Engineer has computed and furnished, in theIll8.nner provided by 1m1, the a1Jlount to be assessed against eachpiece <strong>of</strong> property abutting' on said street in accordance with thecost and expense there<strong>of</strong> nnd has reported said cost and expenseto the Hayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, 11ississippi;and,vllIEREAS, the assessment has been filed vrith the <strong>City</strong> Clerk <strong>of</strong>The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, N'ississippi as provided in House Bill No. 76<strong>of</strong> the Regular <strong>1950</strong> Session <strong>of</strong> The Legislature <strong>of</strong> The State <strong>of</strong>Mississippi; and,WHE1i.EAS, notice <strong>of</strong> assessment against said property O1mers he'S'been duly passed; andvIHEHEAS, all notices reqUired by law having been given, each andevery step taken as provided by House Bill No. 76 <strong>of</strong> the Regular<strong>1950</strong> Session <strong>of</strong> the Legislature <strong>of</strong> The State <strong>of</strong> Mississippi, andsaid improvement having been completed; now, therefore,Be and it is hereby ordained by the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen<strong>of</strong> The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, }lississippi:Section 1,. That,. px.ocee.ding as required by law, thecost and expense <strong>of</strong> said special improvement (s) on DouglassDrive in Douglass Drive Subdivision (All) Street (8) Avenue (s)as herein above se;t forth, be and the same is hereby finallyapproved and specia~_ly assessed upon the lots and parcels o~grounds abutting thereon as shmm by the assessment on file \-1i th theCi t~· C1erlt 5n a book marked "Assessment book for wca1 Improvements",and the ovrners there<strong>of</strong> are hereby required to pay their respectiveportions <strong>of</strong> the cost and expense <strong>of</strong> the said improvement, and alien to secure the payment there<strong>of</strong> is hereby declared againstsaid property, said special assessment being hereby levied.Section 2. That this ordinance shall take effect andbe in force as provided by 1m1.Approved this the 6th day <strong>of</strong> March, 1951./s/ R. X. Williams:Mayorl( SEA L )Attest:lsi Robert We Hickey<strong>City</strong> Clerk~--------- -


306F=----DEMENT - MERIDIANMINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD.. -.----.-- .. ---.. - ._--_._ .. __ ._-------.. _-_._-----_. __ .. _------_ ... __._._._.-----.--.---.-... -.--------.. --~I certify that the forE'f;oine ordjnance W:-1S nnssedon tho vth day <strong>of</strong> March ._, 1951, and recorded inOrdinance <strong>Book</strong> No.2, Page (sY- ___ on theday <strong>of</strong> , 1951.lsi Robert '1,11 !E:.:::c;:;,:;ke::;.yll--___ _<strong>City</strong> Clerk( SEA L)Upon motion m['.do by Alderman B. O. Elliott, seconded by Alderman H. S. Sisle,~11(1. T'rlssed unflnimous1y, it \·lo.S ordered that this Board do nm·r recess until7 :.30 P. ),1., Tuesgay, April 2, 1951.


i3071!,RECESS,REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 3, 1951 - OXFORD, MISSISSIPPIPursuant to a recess order entered on l~rch 6, 1951, the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermenmet on April 3, 1951, in the l~yor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen's Chamber in the <strong>City</strong> Hall,when and where the following were present:R. X. Williams, Mayor, PresidingB. O. Elliott, Alderman at LargeW. T. Chandler, Alderman Ward TwoBen Jack Hilbun, Alderman Ward OneH. S. Sisk, Alderman Ward ThreeRobert W. Hickey, Alderman Ward Four***********~~*********J. t>1 • Price, AttorneyC. E. Harrison, Superintendent LightDepartmentE. P. Lowe, EngineerC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk************************After the meeting had been opened according to law, the following business was hadto-wit:* * * * * *On motion made by Alderman H. S. Sisk, seconded by Alderman W. T. Chandler andpassed unanimously, it "HaS ordered that the minutes be adopted as read.* * * *Upon motion made by Alderman B. O. Elliott, seconded by Alderman H. S. Siskand passed unanimouly , it l,.]as ordered that this Board do now adj ourn sine die.Mayor---._._---_._---_ ..•


a08DEMENT - MERIDIAN~-.-.--MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD.------------ ._------- -.----._-----jU NIT E D S '1 Ii. T E 8 o F A. H E Pc I C Ii.S TAT E o F MIS 8 188 I P P IC 0 U H T Y (1 F L i F A. YET T ECIT Y o F o X FOR D**~}-~~*~~"~~* ** * ** ** ~'" ** **REGULAR }:!EETIHG 7:30 p. H. 1\fRIL 3, 1951Be it remembered that the Board <strong>of</strong> Mayor and Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Hississippi,met in regular session at the <strong>City</strong> Hall at 7:30 P. H., Tuosday, April 3, 1951, it beingthe time and place fixed by laH for the holding <strong>of</strong> said meeting, ",hen 8.nd Hhere thefollm.,ring Here present:R. X. 1;-1 i lliams, 'Hay or , Pres idingB. O. Elliott, Alderman at largeBen J. Hilbun, Alderman Ward One~T.T. Chandler, Alderman lfard TwoH. 8. 8isk, Alderman Hard ThreeRobert H. Hickey, Alderman Ward FourJ. w.C. E.E. P.*Price, <strong>City</strong> AttorneyHarrison, SuperintendentLmle, <strong>City</strong> EngineerLieht DepartmentC. P.Fulmer,"Deruty <strong>City</strong> Clerk*After the meeting had been called to order, the folloH:i.ng business vms transacted:* * * *On motion mD,de by B. O. Elliott, seconded by Aldermen H. S. 8isk and passed unanimously,it '.JaS ordered that the follm,ring accounts be allOHed for payment:~ 1 ARRANT NO. TO ~'lHOH**AcccunT NQ..!.l\.HOFNTl889188928893889/1-8895889688978898889989008901 c89028903890LI-8905CORPOB~TIClTB. O. Elliott, s2.lary for HarchBen J. H ilbLm, sala~J for }hrchtV'. 'r. Chandler, salary for MarchH. S. Sisk, sa lary for }farchRobert W. Hickey, salary for l;hrch'J. G. Kimmons , s!'lar;:r for HarrhNcvrt King, salary for BarchR. H. 11ills, salary for NarchHI'S. Rose ROHland, salary for Harch.,.." F., T(lq~, 891Rrv for HarchR. X .. 1 ..Jilliams, salary for HarchIra Hills, salary for HarchE. P. Lm-Te, sa lary for MarchMoody Nelson, salary for BarchBill Inmon, salary for l~~rchFUND110110110110110113113l7~.<strong>14</strong>7175110135117135135~:\25.0025.0025.0025.0025.00190.40209.30177.209l.60180.00200.0035.25300.00160 .00160.00


II30~,,-------"","1~.JAHHAlT'1'_ NO. TO WH0l1 ACCOUNT NO.8906 G. D. Parker, sala~J for }furch 1358907 Charles G. stone, salary for March 1788908 Beatrice M. stone, salary for March 1788909 Lafayette County Health Department 1368910 Lafayette County Library, pro-rata <strong>14</strong>88911 Chancery Clerk, Lafayette County, rest room 1<strong>14</strong>8912 C. P. Fulmer, salary for March 1118913 J. H. Price, salary for March 1158756 C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll March 3, 1951 Various8765 Mississippi Municipal Association, 1951 membership dues8852 C. p. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll March <strong>14</strong>, 1951 Various8866 The First National Bank, taxes luthheld for February Various8877 Ole Miss Alumni Association, <strong>Oxford</strong> advertisement 1378884 C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, petty cash March 21, 1951 Various8922 C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll 3/30/51 Various8930 !-letts Brothers Hard~"are, files, grass hooks, et~. 1208931 Reynolds P. &,H. and Elec. Service, supplies and <strong>14</strong>989328933893/+8935 '893689388937893989408941through8959896089618962896398648964serviceJohn E. Belk, soapThe <strong>Oxford</strong> Eacle, <strong>of</strong>fice supplies<strong>Oxford</strong> Light and Water Plant, light bill for MarchUnited Gas Corporation, bill for March - <strong>City</strong> H allSouthern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co., March bill <strong>City</strong> HallTom L. Ketchings Co., carbon paper (100 sheets)Southern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co., l·furch bill Eng'rSouthern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co., l~rch bill - Fire D.American-La France Foamite Corp., foamite - Fire D.FIRES:1605 University Ave. - March 27, 1951:A. H. Avent - ~?l. 50, Wade Stephens - $1.50, IraMills - $1.50, Linder Fudge - (pl.50, Howard Winter$1.50, James Jackson $1.50, o. C. Anderson $1.50,Dyral Parker %?1.50, Elton Addington ~~1.50, R. E.Shellabarger - ~P1. 50, W. O. Smith - $1. 50, Carlisle~alson $1.50, David Neilson 4?1. 50, Malvin Anderson~~l. 50, Guy Cook $1.50, H. H. WhitHorth $1.50,C. D. Malone - ~1.50.Carl Coers House on North !+th Street Harch 26, 1951:A. H. Avent - ;~~1.50, Wade Stephens ;~1.50, LinderFudge - $1.50, Roy Butler - ':~1.50, D. S. Ross - ~?1.50,James Jackson - $1.50, R. E. Shellabarger - 01.50,Carlisle Wilson - $1.50, David Neilson - $1.50,H. H • Whi ti.JOrth - ;~;~l. 50PARK COl iNISSI ON BI LLS :Game Time, Inc., tennis reelBlaylock Drug Store, supplies - Park CommissionSouthern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co., M8.rch billInternational Register Co., meter on tennis courtElliott Lumber Company, kemtone for Veterans Apts.Elliott Lumber Company, mqterial for repairsTOTAL127<strong>14</strong>611+3123124<strong>14</strong>6124135135l78-Al78-Al78-Al78-A<strong>14</strong>91L~7AHOUNT$30.002<strong>14</strong>.6075.20162.5032.5015.002.36.10100.00/1-3.0060.00109.50113.7535.0026.31166.253.3535.80.6645.1049.8559.63/1-0957.0612.3915.5011+.80.2.482.776.7524.228.60.88$3,583.8189<strong>14</strong>89158916891687578853rJ:~678767'88808890892389658966896789678968896989708971897189728972897389748974897L~G. D. Parker, salary for l~rchR. L. Tid\.J'ell, salary for HarchIra Hills, salary for MarchIra }ulls, salary for 11archC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll March 3, 1951C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payrol13/1L/5lThe First National Bank, taxes \u thheld for NarchJ8&~ie J. Hardin, salary for month ending 3/7/51C. p. Fulmer, Dep1)ty Clerk, petty cashJ. C. Hume, salary for MarchC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll 3/30/51East Hotor Company, install aerial on carStandard Helders Supply Co., shop equipmentStandard Oil Company, esso Ex. # 3Standard Oil Company, fire pro<strong>of</strong> oilPhillips Clinic, treatment for Phillip RedmondSouthern Supply Company, axes with hendlesElliott Hardware Company, supplies street maintenanceOzburn-Abston Co., supplies for equipment repairsOzburn-Abston Co., supplies for shopOle Hiss Service Station, heater for ne ....J'truckOle l~ss Service Station, tire repaired for PoliceL~!~ Service Station, wash and grease<strong>Oxford</strong> Auto Parts, supplies for equipment repairsO~ford Auto Parts, supplies for repairs Police Car<strong>Oxford</strong> Auto Parts Co., supplies for shop235225223228Variot,sVari01..1s225226Various236Various2272432292392122392392272/~3229Car223227227223243$198.60165.0026.8826.87378.501,218.<strong>14</strong>30.00150.0013.Pl<strong>14</strong> •. :n1,256.108.168.9811.0!~8.323.0021.0011.056.151.3222.00.755.2017.7723.385.48~~~.----... --... --.. ~-.•..... --~--,---------------------------~


----------------~---~-~~~-~----~----~~ -~ .. ~-.- .. -~-(310I~ ... ~ OEME;T:-M-~;;_D~N= -11 - .. _. ___ ._.89758976W)77897889798 C '808981gq828983898/1-8"8/.,.8985112333030MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDTO \.JHOI·IStandard Service Station, IS' Dints <strong>of</strong> iramsmission'rease<strong>Oxford</strong> Li~ht and :later Plant, March bill Folice statirnSouthern Ben Tel. & Tel. Co., bill for Police OfficeHuggins and Hilbun Hot.or Co., gasoline for police carHetts Brothers HardHare, shop sUflpliesHansen !·fanufacturine Co., Inc., mot.or for traffic liGhtThe <strong>Oxford</strong> Ea[~le, sur-plies for Police OfficeUnited Gas Corporation, gas bin for roUce Office - HarchBoyce G. Bratton, care <strong>of</strong> prisonersRussell Fudge, gravel for stockpile for <strong>City</strong> Du..mpRussell FudGe, gravel for stockpile - <strong>City</strong> Dump<strong>Oxford</strong> Lir,l1t 2.nd lJater Der:artment, street liiShtingPa tton-Courtney HardHare, su},plies for equipment repairsPatton-Courtney H ardl13re, HedgesPatton-Courtney HardHare Co., supplios for repairs for shop11. R. Hall, sharpenin: picksH. R. Hall, sharpeninf~ exes Find S3HSStandard Oil Company, gasoline for service truckStandard Oil Company, gasoline for service truckTOTALACCOL~~ __ F~'.!.23821821622L:.2432602212182112392392592272382/a229239228238AHCl'E!C;6.6511.8819.2738.27.1016.952.506.2362.0021.5060.10M.l.60.77/: .• 503.751.206.90l21.7572!82C:;;4, 244. 20..89178759885588828870123446783391031112131/+1516171819SCHOOL fU .:::.",:.:.H:..D__J. D. Cole, salary for 1-brchC. P. Fulmer, De;:mty Clerk, payroll }f.arch 3, 1951C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll lvlarch 11+, 1951C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, Petty CashThe First National Bank, taxes Hithheld for FebruaryC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll 3/30/51Scott, Foresman & Co., test primerlvtlssissippi School Supply Co., chalkboardsAcme Paper Company, toilet tissueAcme Paper Company, toilet tissue. .....<strong>Oxford</strong> Sheet l1etal \>1orks, veni18.torsUniversity High School, U. H. S., tuitionR. E. Keye, expenses to H. E. A. meetingNississippi School Sup~'ly Co., 12 foldinG chairslvlississippi School Supply Co., material for instructionThe J. E. Neilson Co., fuel Colored School<strong>Oxford</strong> Colored Masonic Lodge, rent on hallHississippi School Supply Co., material for instructionThe National Education Association, material for instructionSouthern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co., bill Elem. SchoolElliott Hardwtre Co., janitor sUF~liesMiss Hattie Richardson, petty cashUnited Gas Corporation, bill for MarchUnited Gas Corporation, bill for }iarch<strong>Oxford</strong> Light and \tJater Plant, bills for March:Hiss Hattie Richardson, travel eX}Jcnse HE!\, meetingS. G. Gooden, petty cash301 ":;52.00332 3/+096332 101.903L~5 10.00Varicus 555.53332307332333333336311306322318334C322C318C31830533330733/1-334334306307-C128.877.7856.7027.0081.0011+.253,166.6641./+260.21<strong>14</strong>.20100.8540.0055.Q/+11.255.559.3916.76G.Le2136.7392.1516.91We. 54;;;;4,961.473LEC'rru CAL DEI' ARTjfE~IT217218to226227229230through240241thrcugh25/tJ. D. Ivy, haulinG <strong>of</strong> polesPayroll for period Harch 1 through}larch JJI-th, 1951Southern Petroleum Co., fuel oilUnion Planter's Nat. Bank - payment <strong>of</strong> bonds and interestand collection chargesNrs. T!. Ivy, salary <strong>of</strong> ext.ra <strong>of</strong>fice helpPayroll for moth <strong>of</strong> Barch, 1951Payroll for period H:"I.rch 15, to 31st, 1951<strong>Oxford</strong> Sa'H Hill, 10 cross tiresSouthern Bell Tel. 8: Tel. Co., phone billThe i>larren Corporation, billing sucplies131-11/13.1131.2229.12502V+3.l11+3.1100.31502502·;~30.00302.<strong>14</strong>3,932.0810,517.5022.502,367.90595.0/e15.0017.8089.35


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312,OH1ENT - MERIDIANF=--'-' ~H __••_____•••MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD..-------J':J A.HRlI.l'IT NO •.AHOUNTSFECIAL STREET .TlfPROVElIEIIT F,!JND ;} 2888988898763885488688872888188868921~:'928892917181920212222222223211-252627J. C. Hums, salary for HarchJ. C. Htune, salary for HarchC. p. Fulmer, Denuty Clerk, payroll ~brch 3, 1951C. P. Fulmer, De.,.-uty Clerk, payroll }1arch 11 1 " 1951The First National Ban, taxes withheld for FebruaryA. B. Cullen, use <strong>of</strong> mixer and jeepC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, petty cashRussell Fudge, sand and gravelC. P. Fulmer, De'-uty Clerk, payroll 3/30/51A. B. Cullen, use <strong>of</strong> mixer and jeepE. N. Loue, rental on truckD'l J.ey Lumber Company, cementRussell Fudge, truck and laborBetts Brothers Hard,.,rare, dynamite, etc.John Ramey, trenchinG on Filmore Ave.Viking Supply Corporation, expansion joint material<strong>Oxford</strong> Asphalt Co., gradins 'lith motor grader (H aley Street)<strong>Oxford</strong> Asphalt Co., gradinG EL'1l street<strong>Oxford</strong> Asphalt Co., enadin' No. 9th Street<strong>Oxford</strong> Asphalt Co., gracUng Price St.Russell Fudge, gravel for Price StrChoctall, Inc., plain concrete pi reHyers and Knight Equipr.1ent Co., grading on Price St.Ferrell I-J. Truss, moving stump on Price streetElliott Lllmber Co., sur) lies for Price streetTOTAL261262261 & 262262262262262261 &: 2622622622622622612472622562612/8262262262262262262;'~92.31..76.95139.80822.2216.1+022.009.00261; .• 901,503.3602.0015.001,,70.0025.005.1132.401/+5.8016.5088.0066.001292.50218.692/".2.70577.5065.00126.75_IIP ARYING HETER Ftnm892089218869887828')Q~/C. D. Halone, salary for HarchMrs. Hinnie Hartsfield, salary for HarchThe First National Bank, taxes 1·1ithhe(Ld for l1archDuncan Parking Heter Corporation, February share <strong>of</strong> collectionsThe <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, staples, and rubber bandsE. J. Be'mett, cleaninr, anr1 renairing meter clocks(:~77 .202/}.007.551".78.00?559.50ii,;';098. 80VE'rERt,nSHeUSING DEPCSIT FUND8885C. 1'. Fulmer, De--uty Clerk, petty cash, deposit refund~;16.008888GENERAL FUNDThe School Fund, transfer to separate School Fvnd from General Fund


f1-:::1 ==,.,.,------- ----------D-EM~-=-;:;~-;;;;;;';:;;------"--~-'-'-'---MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>.#Pi)CITY Of OXFORD3131I--'---'--jf-- ------ -------------_.------------------------ --------.----- ===;;=~Came on for consideration the matter <strong>of</strong> construction ~lOrk on new streets. After adiscussion <strong>of</strong> the matter, Alderman Robert H. Hickey made a motion that no new street,not now under construction, be started without first getting bids on all materialsand supplies to be used on said streets, and also no contract for labor on streetsbe given until the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> had advertised. for bids on \lOrk' and:-materials. This motion was seconded by Alderman Ben J. Hilbun and passed unanimous~.********************~*~*****Came on for consideration the matter <strong>of</strong> paying H'mey Chevrolet Company for repairson Lt. D. G. Fleming's car damaged "Then said car got in rut on Price Street anda hole "!as made in radiator. After due discussion <strong>of</strong> the m...qtter, Alderman B. O.Elliott made a motion that the bill presented to the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> by HaneyChevrolet Company be disallo,,,ed. This motion Has seconded by Alderman H. S. Siskand passed unanimously.**************************Dr. J. W. Rothchild appeared before the }fuyor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen with a requestthat each visitor who attended the Methodist Conference to be held in <strong>Oxford</strong> soon begiven a courtesy card which '·rouJd give said visitor permission to park free duringhis stay in the <strong>City</strong>. After considering the matter, Alderman H. S. Sisk made amotion that Dr. Rothchild's request be granted, and each visitor registering for theconference be given courtesy cards. Alderman 1:1. T. Chandler seconded the motionand it carried llilanimously.Hr. U. P. Haley a peared before the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen and as ked that hebe given a culvert for bUilding on South 18th Street and University Avenue. After adiscussion <strong>of</strong> the matter, Alderman Ben J. Hilbun made a motion that the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Oxford</strong> advertise for bids on materials necessl3.ry for culvert. Alderman Hilbun furthermoved that the <strong>City</strong> also advertise for Hork to be done on putting culvert in place.This motion was seconded by Alderman H. S. Sisk and passed unanimously and it is soordered.Came on for consideration the matter <strong>of</strong> advertising for necessary supplies and eqUipmentfor special street improvements. After a full discussion, Alderman B. O. Elliott ~~dea motion that the <strong>City</strong> Engineer, E. P. Lowe, make an outline for necessary improvementsand advertise for same. This motion was seconded by Alderman Ben J. Hilbun and passedunanimously, and it is so ordered.theCame on for consideration!, matter <strong>of</strong> 1m. water pressure at the home <strong>of</strong> :f.frs. DonnaHcLure and after a discussion, Alderman Robert 1-1. Hickey made a motion that the<strong>City</strong> take the necessary steps and proceed with whatever is necessary to increase thepressure. This motion was seconded by Alderman B. O. Elliott and passed unanimously,and it is so ordered.Came on for discussion the matter <strong>of</strong> conve:,'ting a part <strong>of</strong> t -e Bus Station on VanBuren Avenue into an Armory, and after considering the matter, 'Alderman B. O. Elliottmade a motion that the <strong>City</strong> make necessary repairs for converting same. This motionwas seconded by Alderman Ben J. Hilbun and passed unanimously, and it is so ordered.An application from Guy Cook to own and operate a taxi in the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> 10TaSpresented to the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen, and after due consideration, AldermanBen J. Hilbun made a motion that this application be granted. This motion wasseconded by Alderman B. O. Elliott, and the application was unanimously approved.Mr. Cook was given 'I'axi Permit No. 95.****************************IiIIii IIi III jJJrI ·IIIi!I


---------------------------~~-~------~~~~----- ' ,.",,--,r3<strong>14</strong>Ir~-'- .-- "DEMENT - MERIDIAN·'IF-->,MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDThe following resolution '.fas introduced by Alderman Ben J. Hilbun:A RESOLUTION DIRJ


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD--------------III;.'Ir IThe foregoing resolution haveing been introducedin writing "laS read, considered, and adopted 1:Jithoutchange in the form in uhich it vlaS introduced, by thefolloHing vote:Alderman B. O. Elliott voted YeaAlderman Robert H. Hickey voted YeaAlderman B. J. Hilbun voted YeaAlderman \J. T. Chandler voted YeaAldorman H. S. Sisk voted YeaThe resolution havine received the affirmativevote <strong>of</strong> all aldermen, the Hayor declared same Adopted.MayorAttest:Upon motion made, seconded and passed, it "TaS ordered that this Boarddo nm-l recess until 7:.30 P. M., Tuesday April 10, 1951.)\~~Mayori,ilI'


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDDEMENT - MERIDIANTHE STATE OF HISSISSIPPICClJHTY OF LAFAYETrrECITY OF OXFORDTo ~J. T. Chandler, B. O. Elliott, R. l{. Hickey, Ben J. Hilbun 8.ndH. S. Sisk, Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, :Hississippi:Y ou are hereb;' notified that a special meetine <strong>of</strong> the Mayor andBoard <strong>of</strong> A.ldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi is called to meetat the Cit~r H all in said <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi at 4:30 T'. H. onthis the 5th day <strong>of</strong> April, A. D., 1951, the object <strong>of</strong> said Y:1eeting isto consider such matters as may be presented concerning the rnatter <strong>of</strong>purchasing materials and services for and 1;lork on the <strong>City</strong> streets <strong>of</strong><strong>Oxford</strong> and such related matters as my be necessary or proper and totake such action thereon as may be necessary or proper.lsi R. X. i·lilliamsHayorThe }furshall will execute and return the above notice instanter.lsiR. X. vIilliamsMayorReceived the above call at5th day <strong>of</strong> April, A. D., 1951.11:20 A. H. o'clock, on this theNe"rt Kine ___._.~__<strong>City</strong> }1arshallHe, tbe undersigned aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, 111s8issippi,hereby ack!'.01-1lec1r;oe service <strong>of</strong> Vw above call upon us personally at leastthree hours before the time <strong>of</strong> meeting .,.nd Haive copy <strong>of</strong> the call./..sl Robert vI. Hick~lsi B. 0, Elliot::.;:t'--___________ _Is! Ben J.IUlbilll __ . ______ . ______ .lsi 1-1. T. Ch2!l~l1el'lsi H. S..LSis=k'---_-----_._-------I h9.ve served notice on the above aldermen at least three hoursbefore the time <strong>of</strong> meeting.lsi Nevrt King<strong>City</strong> Harsba11


DEM£NT - MERIDIAN,--===,--' -_._-' -r~-'-'==-'-'----'--MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CJTY OF OXFORD3171.---'-_..---__ ,__._.• c -------',-..----, _c.__._~.._~. __-'_.__._-'-_._.___ c ......_______,_-'--"_----.-, -----'-"===;:;'1""-==!:Pursuant to the preceedinc NOTICE OF SPECIAL HEETIHG, the :Hayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermenmet on April 5, 1951 at 4:30 P. H. at The <strong>City</strong> Hall, 'Hhen and i..rhere the following werepresent and the folloHing preceedings were had:R. X. Hilliams, Hayor, PresidingB. O. Elliott, Alderman at LargeBen J. Hilbun, Alderman Ward OneW. T. Chandler, Alderman 1,{ard 1\lORobert 1~.Hickey, Alderman Ward Four**~****************E. P. Lowe, <strong>City</strong> EngineerC. E. Harrison, Superintendent Hater PlantC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk*******************A fter a discussion <strong>of</strong> the street Hork under construction in the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>,the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen agreed to continue the Hork already underway onPrice Street, but from this day fon..rard to advert~~e for bids on material andlabor amotmtinr; to S;lOO.OO or more on all street \lp'rk••*********H**************lThere being no furthor business, on motion dyly made, seconded and passed unanimously,the }~yor declared the Board adjourned sine die."-IV X l..


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDDEMENT - MERIDIANRECESS, REGULA ... l1 l·:1EETIEG 7:30 P. H. ATRIL 10, 1951Pursuant to a recess order entered on April 3, 1951, the Hayor andmet at the-'<strong>City</strong> Hall at 7:30 P. H., Tuesday, A.prillO, 1951, ",henfollouing 11ere present:Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen2nd uhere theIR. X. 'Vlilliams, Hayor, PresidingB. O. Elliott, AlderoE.n at LargeBen J. Hilbun, Alderman Wr;rd OnevI. T. Chandler, Alderman Hard THOH. S. Sisk, Alderman Hard ThreeIJRobert T"J.Hickey, AldeI'l.1lan Hard Four*********************J. W. Price, AttorneyC. E. Harrison, Superintendent Lisht DenartmentC. P. Fulmer, Deputy <strong>City</strong> ClerkNe1.]t King,Na.rshalE. P. Loue, En:;ineer*************************After the meeting had been called to order, the folloHing business .... ms had, to-vlit:An application from Charlie E. Christman to m·m and operate a taxi ~n the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Oxford</strong> Has !lres8nted to the :·1ayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen, and after due consideration,Alderman Ben J. Hilbun made a motion that this application be gr8.nted. This motionuas seconded by Alderman H. S. Sis1\:, and the application Has unanimouslY approved.Hr. Christman ,·TaS given Taxi Permit No. 96,**********************Alderman B. O. Elliott moved the adoption <strong>of</strong> the follm,ring ordinance and AldermanBen J. Hilbun seconded the motion.\AN ORDINANCE I1AKING CEHTAIN STREE'rS ONE-H,1\,Y STREETS AIm PHOHIBITINGPAREIlJG OF VEHICLES ON CERTAIN SIDES OF CERTA.IN STREETS j?ORCERrrAIP DISTANCES "lITHHT THE CITY OF OXFORD, IUSSISSIPPI,INSTRUCTING TIC CITY EnGINEER TC Nll..:'1.1\ SAllE ACCORDIJJGLY, PRESCRIBInGP'~:l'TALTIES ~OR VIOLATION 1'HEREOF, PIWVIDIEG TH AT IT TAKE EFFECTIV}>'lEDI.\TELY, A?D FOR OT:1EH PURPOSES.Be it ordained by the Hayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong>the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, HississipIJi:No.1. That parkine: <strong>of</strong> automobiles and other vehiclesis l1ereby prohi'Jited on the follmJing parts <strong>of</strong> the follo1,ring streetsand avenues Hithin tho <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Hississippi:4-North side <strong>of</strong> Harrison from Tenth'3treet to South LamarSouth side <strong>of</strong> Tylr.r fron South Lamar to Tenth Street.No.2. That the <strong>City</strong> Eneineer is hereby authorized andinstructed to mark the foregoinG streets \lith yelloH lines so asto indicRte that parkinG is prohibited on said side <strong>of</strong> said streets.lIl~No. 3. That Harrison ane1 Tyler streets betHee'1 SouihLama.r and ':!:'onth Avenue are hereby designq.ted as one ·way streets,traffic to proceed East on II arrison and :Jest on Tyler.That anv violation <strong>of</strong> this ordinance shall bepunished by a fine <strong>of</strong> not exceeding One Hundred C: 100.000 Dollars,or by imprisoment for not long~r then thirty (30) days, or byboth such fine and imprisoment.No. I.,..


II31~MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD---------DEMENT - MER·IOiAN~-~~~~--~=-~-~~~--- ----------------- ----- --------- - ---- ----------'-=---------, ==-;;:..----""'1[=--===) ~No.5. That because this ordinance is immediatelynecessa~J for the preservation <strong>of</strong> the public safety, thatit be in force and take effect from and after its passaee, theMayor and all members <strong>of</strong> the Board beine present and voting infavor <strong>of</strong> it.IiAdopted this lOth day <strong>of</strong> April, 1951.lsi R. X. WilliamsR. X. Williams, NayorAttest:/s/Robert W._Hickey<strong>City</strong> ClerkI, Robert i


I~320---.---DEMENT-MERIDIAN-' --~.-MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDand that therefor and in all <strong>of</strong> the other uor]m and thin·s specitied inSection 1<strong>of</strong> this resolution, the plans and specif'ications prepared bythe <strong>City</strong> Engineer and nm! on file in the <strong>City</strong> Engineer's Office be andthey here1JY are approved aml adopted.Section 3. That t',e ,orades specified in t1'0 a iJove mentioned plansand specific8.tions are hereby adopted as established as to the gr:trles on"hich tho a' Jove an(l forer;oinc 1.Jorks are to be ce,ns1;ructed.Section /. Tho.t the ~)ro'-ortyovners uhose })roporty abuts alonG PriceStreet, along, over and upon the area described in secticn 1 <strong>of</strong> thisresolution, shall pay the cost <strong>of</strong> constructing the sideHaThs, curbs, gutters,Hater connections, seHer connections , and one -third <strong>of</strong> the cost <strong>of</strong> thoabutting streetc;radine;, graveling and navenen"i., in front <strong>of</strong> or abuttingalong their rronerty, or be subject to assessment for the cost <strong>of</strong> thespecial improvements.Section 5. That the l'1D.terials ,.!it'; \·]hic~"'. saiel street ",s to besper'ially improved shall be any <strong>of</strong> that "hich is set forth in t ' -1e plrms andspecifications prepared by the <strong>City</strong> Engineer, uhich h8.VO boen ao.opted andare n01;] on file Hitll the <strong>City</strong> Encineer.Sectir n 6. That the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, }-Iississippi shall install thesanitary ann storm se\..rer mains and the ue.ter lllH,ins fror1 "'hich the variousproperties are to be served, and t:-le fire hydrants necessary to theprotection <strong>of</strong> the area, and that snid <strong>City</strong> s11a]l pay one-third <strong>of</strong> thecost <strong>of</strong> grading, graveling an' paving.Section 7. That the <strong>City</strong> Clerk shall publish this resolutionas required by 1[11,7, once a \Tee1~ for three ueeks, and tho propertyouners actually residing on property mmed by thom abuttinG on the part <strong>of</strong> said street,on \>1hich the special improveTI'.onts above mentioned are to be constructedor otheruise actually accuIJyinC property o:med by them nbutting se.idpro"'osed improvements may file their 1-Tritten ~Totest1.lith the Clerk<strong>of</strong> tbe I·fayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Alde:Fflen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> Oy'sord, Hississippiagainst the construction <strong>of</strong> said inprovcments at any time before tho meetingnentioned in the succeeding section.Section 8. That a copy <strong>of</strong> this resolution be spread upon tho minutes<strong>of</strong> this meeting, and that the 27th day <strong>of</strong> April, 1951, at 7 o'clockP. H., in the re,.-:;ular meeting room cf this governing body, be fixed asthe date, timo and place for the meetinc <strong>of</strong> this body to hear objectionsand remonstrances <strong>of</strong> any person agrieved t}:at may be made to said improvementsand take such other actions as may be nec8ssar:v or proper concerning sa:td proposedimprovements.


\IIL---__ MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD._-----------r=.--.------.,,-~--,,="'==~==========------~DE~ME~N"T-~M~ER~'D?"N~~~~~~~--~---------------------------------Section 9. That this resolution take effect and be in force asprovided by law.Alderman R. W. Hickey moved the adoption <strong>of</strong> the resolution andAlderman B. J. Hilbun seconded the motion.The motion having received the affirmative vote <strong>of</strong> all members <strong>of</strong> theBoard <strong>of</strong> Aldermen, the Hayor declared the motion passed and the resolutionadopted unanimously.This resolution is this, the 10th day <strong>of</strong> April, 1951, approved.lsi Robert[:. W. Hickey<strong>City</strong> Clerk--Lsi R. X. \.Ji11iamsMayorMr. Phil Hu11en appeared before the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen statingthat the <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle had plans to prepare a Special Edition for theNorth Mississippi Hett-odist Conference, and Mr. l'fu11en requested that theMayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen agree to have a ~10 page advertisment in saidSpecial Edition for the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>. He stated that the above mentionedadvertisement "1Ould cost the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> f~)150.00. After a full discussion<strong>of</strong> the matter, Alderman Ben J. Hilbun moved that the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> give Mr.Hu11en and order for the advertisement in the <strong>Oxford</strong> Eae1e. This motion 'vasseconded by Alderman H. S. Sisk and passed unanimouly and it is so ordered.Came on for consideration the matter <strong>of</strong> repa~r~ng the aerator at theP01ver Plant. After a discussion <strong>of</strong> the matter, Alderman Ben J. Hilbunmoved that the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> advertise for bids on screen wire, hard­'·mre cloth and all materials to be used in said repairs. Alderman Hilbunfurther moved that }~. Harrison be authorized to prepare an outline foradvertisement <strong>of</strong> bids. Alderman B. O. Elliott seconded the motion,it passed unanimously and it is so ordered.****************~*~**************Came on for consideration the matter <strong>of</strong> the need <strong>of</strong> a new service truckfor the Light Department, and after a discussion <strong>of</strong> the matter, Alderman B. O.Elliott moved that Mr. Harrison be authorized to outline for truck completewith utility body, and advertise in The <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle for se~e. AldermanH. S. Sisk seconded the motion, it ~~ssed unanimously and it is so ordered.*****************************Came on for consideration the matter <strong>of</strong> purchasing a hot water heater forthe Light Plant, and during the discussion <strong>of</strong> the matter the fact was broughtout that a heater could be purchased for $35.00. Alderman B. O. Elliottmoved that Hr. Harrison be authorized to purchase said heater. AldermanBen J. Hilbun seconded the mation, it passed unanimously and it is soordered.*************************************I , -Mr. E. P. Lrn.Je, <strong>City</strong> Engineer, presented a request to the Hayor and Board<strong>of</strong> A1derm'"'1l from R. L. Tid1,·le11 for a salary increase to (~200.00 per month.During a discussion <strong>of</strong> this request the fact Has brought out that practicallyall <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> Employees desired an increase in salary, and motion was madeseconded and r03sed and it ivas ordered that action on this matter be de.layeduntil the quaterly audit <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> records had been made and at vrhich timethe rna tter "rill be gone into further.**************************************L- ---- -----------. __ ._--------------------


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD----DEMENT - MERIDIANCame on for discussion the Inc'ltter <strong>of</strong> som8 <strong>of</strong> the people 1-1ho are employed by the<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> for niGht duty, and thG fact l!9.S brcught to the at:~ention <strong>of</strong>the Hayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen that perhaps some <strong>of</strong> said employees \·lereslee}Jing "'hile they are on duty. After due consideration, the MA.vor andBoard <strong>of</strong> Aldermen ordered that any employee fOlmd Guilty <strong>of</strong> the above charge\·JOuld bG discharGed from further services.**********************************Cane on for con:;ideration the matter <strong>of</strong> purche.silY· furniture for the Hayor's Office,and after a dis cussion <strong>of</strong> the matter motion ,·laS made, seconded and passed unnnimousl.y[Cnd it VJ3S ordered that an advertisement for bic'1s en fUrniture ferthe Office <strong>of</strong> the l1ayor be published in the Oxferd Eagle.********************************Came on fer consideration the ;':atter <strong>of</strong> a request for a reftmd for l1rs. EddBounds, ,.]'ho, because <strong>of</strong> nn error, Has chf'rr;ed \.1i th vrater and SG1.Jer :m3.de onan occupsnt not in her house. After a discussien motien Has mrlde , seconr'l.edand pc'J.ssed, and it \las ordered the Hrs. Bounds besi ven a ':';2.00 refund onvlater and Q ::)1.00 refund on 381.]'er.I,lotion '·JaS made by Aldermtn Ben J. Hilbun, seconded by Alderman Rebert 1J. Hickeyand passed unanimously and it vlaS So' ordered that do nO'H GO into an e::-:ocutivesession.There being no further busixless, on motion duly YI1[Ide seconded and passed unanimously,it uas ordered that this Board do nO'H recess until 1:00 o'clock P. II. , 'wednesday,the 11th day <strong>of</strong> April, 1951.


,I ,r-.----DEMENT - MEiiffftdf,,'- ..MI~UTEB_QOKNo. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD32iRECESS, RECESS, REGULAR HEETIIJG 1:00 P. M. APRIL 11, 1951(Pursuant to a recess order entered on April 10, 1951, the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong>A~dermen "met at the <strong>City</strong> H all at 1: 00 P. M., Hednesday, April 11, 1951, uhenand where the fo110l-ling vIere present:R.X. Williams, Mayor, PresidingB. O. Elliott, Alderman at LargeBen J. Hilbun, Alderman Hard One1~. T. Chandler, Alderman Ward TwoH. S. Sisk, Alderman Hard ThreeRobert H. Hickey, Alderman Ward Four*******************C. E. Harrison, Superintendent Light DepartmentC. P. Fulmer, Deputy ClerkWilliam N. Lovelady, Accountant Lieht DepartmentGill 1-1 • JohnsonD. S.HossLouis Ca,.,.T)lpbe11R. H. WinterIra L. Crov1SonNona E. 'iJooduardBeulah S. LylesJ. E. HicksClarence RobinsonEugene PearsonThe fo110\·ring i.rere absent for the fo11m.ring reasons:John Russell - Having worked the night before was sleepingElton Addington - On duty at Plant.After the meeting had been called to ordor, the fo11m.ring business ,"as transacted:A general discussion was held concerninr: the vroblems <strong>of</strong> the Lir;ht and i.faterDepartments for the purpose <strong>of</strong> "bringing about a better understanding <strong>of</strong>' the'problems <strong>of</strong> the nGH system. Every one present seemed to be 1:1e11 pleased vIi ththe results <strong>of</strong> the meeting.*********~*************Upon motion made, seconded and passed unanimously, it H8.S ordered that thisBoard do nOvlrecess until 1:00 o'clock P. M., Wednesday April 1S, 1951.II------


24•DEMENT - MERIDIANMINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD,---_. -._-_._-----~ --'--- ----. --_.-_._-' ----~~-- ... -.R3CESS, R!':CESS, RJi:CESS lEGUL'lq ],iEETEG 1:00 r. H. APRIL 18, 1951Pursuant to a recess 0r·1"t' entered on April 11, 1951, tho Hayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermenmet at the <strong>City</strong> Hall at 1:00 F. n. , Hednesday , April Ie, 1951, Hhen and where thefol101·!inG uere present:R. X. Williams, Mayor, PresidingB. O. Elliott, Alderman at Lar-ze~·l.T. Chp.ndler, Alderman Uard TH'oBen J. Hilbun, Alderman ~-1ardOneH. S. Sisk, Alderman Ward ThreeRobert ~1.Hickey, Alderman liard FourC. P. Fulmer, Deputy <strong>City</strong> ClerkE. P. WIle, <strong>City</strong> Ene;ineer********************c. n. HanTe 11D!1ve PierceJ. C. HumeJ. 11. Hadmray',v. C. ~TrightG. D. ParkerJoe DooleyJ. J. HardinR. L. 1'id",el1E. H. 1(ingi.Jayne HippCharlie O. SullivanR. A. LeisterDoyle LutherJohn HarperShirley ForterJessj·, GordonTom LewislJi11ie Thompsonl-1illie L. JonesJames SlateJoe 'vJillie HartJames CarothersJudson PriceWillie SmithJames A. WorthamRobert RobersonHenry PeguesHenry HillerEa.rnest VaughnPhillip RedmondEarl Shm,rlHllH. C. CarothersRobert CampbelliVi llis BurtHalcom BurtIsaac CampbellCurtis HathisAfter the meeting had been called to order, the following bUsinGss Has transacted:Came on for cons:ideration the ITJ..3.tter cf the scarcity <strong>of</strong> certain materials 8.nd tho matter<strong>of</strong> priorities on those materials and sjb~atures on said priorities. After a full discussion<strong>of</strong> the matter, Alderman B. O. Elliott moved that }tr. C. E. Harrison, Superintendent <strong>of</strong> theLight Department, be authorized to sign priority requests for the Light Department, andthat E. P. LOI·le, <strong>City</strong> Engineer, be authorized to sign priority requests for the Streetand other departments. Alderman H. S. Sisk seconded the motion, it passod unanimouslyand it is so ordered.


325f .. --- .-•.MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD.--------,-..,,--~---------------~.----.---.--.------------.--.-- ..-.-----...--.-DEMENT - MERIDIAN,-fA letter was presented from 11r. Herschel R. Turner notifying the Mayor and Board<strong>of</strong> Aldermen that he would cease operation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Oxford</strong>-University <strong>City</strong> Lines as<strong>of</strong> midnight April 30, 1951, and requesting that he be permitted to discontinue hisbus franchise until September 1, 1951. After a discussion <strong>of</strong> the matter, AldermanBen J. Hilbun moved that Mr. Turner be permitted to discontinue his bus service, butwhen and if he desires to stant operation again, he will be required to makeapplication and go through the same procedure as if he had never operated a bussystem in the <strong>City</strong>. This motion was seconded by Alderman B. O. Elliott, passedunanimously, and it is so ordered.***************************Came on for consideration the matter <strong>of</strong> paving Filmore Street, and after due discussionAlderman W. T. Chandler made a motion that the <strong>City</strong> Engineer be instructed to includethe four (4) feet in the width <strong>of</strong> Fillmore street makine its total width 34 feetinstead <strong>of</strong> the 30 feet as shot-m on the <strong>City</strong> map. He further moved that this extrawidth <strong>of</strong> Filbnore street to extend from South Lamar to South <strong>14</strong>th street. Thismotion was seconded by Alderman B. O. Elliott and passed unanimously, and it isso ordered.**************************On motion made by Alderman B. O. Elliott, seconded by Alderman H. S. Sisk andpassed unanimously, it ,.,ras ordered that this Board do now recess until 7:30 P. M.,Friday April 27, 1951.


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY Qf OXFORD-'~--c--:--------,--...".,.--------DEMENT - MERIDIAN..- ..--.-.-'-..... ..--..-.-.----=-.-...--'-"-.---'---"- ...-'-"..'---.""-'..._.-.. _-'-::....-.._-..----.--====;;r==A letter was presented from 11r. Herschel R. Turner notifying the Mayor and Board<strong>of</strong> Aldermen that he would cease operation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Oxford</strong>-University <strong>City</strong> Lines as<strong>of</strong> midnight April 30, 1951, and requesting that he be permitted to discontinue hisbus franchise until September 1, 1951. After a discussion <strong>of</strong> the matter, AldermanBen J. Hilbun moved that Mr. Turner be parmi tted to discontinue his bus service, butwhen and if he desires to stant operation again, he will be required to makeapplication and go through the same procedure as if he had never operated a bussystem in the <strong>City</strong>. This motion was seconded by Alderman B. O. Elliott, passedunanimously, and it is so ordered.I!.'"***************************Came on for Bonsideration the matter <strong>of</strong> paving Filmore Street, and after due discussionAlderman H. T. Chandler made a motion that the <strong>City</strong> Engineer be instructed to includethe four (4) feet in the width <strong>of</strong> Fillmore street making its total width .34 feetinstead <strong>of</strong> the .30 feet as shown on the <strong>City</strong> map. He further moved that this extrawidth <strong>of</strong> Fil~nore street to extend from South Lamar to South <strong>14</strong>th street. Thisnotion was seconded by Alderman B. O. Elliott and passed unanimously, and it isso ordered.**************************On motion made by Alderman B. O. Elliott, seconded by Alderman H. S. Sisk andpassed unanimously, it ",as ordered that this Board do nov! recess until 7:30 P. M.,Friday April 27, 1951.It


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDDEMENT - MERIDIAN:=.c:.-__;RECESS, RECESS, RECESS, RECESS, REGULAR HEETING 7:30 P. H. APRIL 27, 1951Pursuant to a recess order entered on April 18, 1951, the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermenmet at the <strong>City</strong> Hall at 7:30 p. M., Friday, April 27, 1951, vlhen and where the followingwere present:R. X. Williams, Mayor, PresidingB. O. Elliott, Aldermen at LargeH. T. Chandler, Alderman Ward TwoH. S. Sisk, Alderman Ward Three*******************J. W. Price, <strong>City</strong> AttorneyC. E. Harrison, Superintendent Light DepartmentC. p. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk********************After the meeting had been called to order, the follrn·ling business was transact.ed:The follovling resolution was introduced:A RESOLUTION DETERHINING TO PROCEED H'ITH 'fHE SPECIAL INPROVENENTS AND ORDERINGTHE CITY ENGINEER TO PROCEED inTH THE CONSTRUCTION OF SAID SPECIAL IMPROVENENTSON ALL THAT PORTION OF PRICE STREET LYING WEST OF THE POI~IT 'nIEP~ SAID PRICESTREET IS INTERSECTED BY SIVLEY STREET AS SAID PORTION OF PRICE STREET IS SHOWNAND DESIGNATED UPON THE OFFICIAL MAP OF THE CITY OF OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI, ON FILEWITH THE CITY ENGINEER OF THE CITY OF OXFORD, HISSISSIPPI, AND lUTE THE CHlI.NCERYCLERK OF LAFAYETTE COu}ITY, MISSISSIPPI.SECTION 1. Be and it is hereby resolved by the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen<strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, MiSSissippi, that proceeding under the la,vS <strong>of</strong> said <strong>City</strong>and the lavTS <strong>of</strong> the State <strong>of</strong> Mississippi providing for the construction <strong>of</strong>special improvements in the municipalities <strong>of</strong> the State <strong>of</strong> Mississippi, it isadjudged necessary: that street grading, graveling and paving, sidewalks, curbsand gutters, sanitary and storm sewers, water mains and connections, fire hydrantsand other works and things appurtenant and incident thereto, be constructed over,across, under and along all that portion <strong>of</strong> Price Street lying west <strong>of</strong> the pointwhere said Price Street is intersected by Sivley Street as said portion <strong>of</strong> PriceStreet is shown and designated upon the <strong>of</strong>ficial map <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>,Mississippi, on file vlith the <strong>City</strong> Engineer <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi,and with the Chancery Clerk <strong>of</strong> Lafayette County, Mississippi, and as set forth in theplans and specifications <strong>of</strong> said special improvements on file with the <strong>City</strong>Engineer <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi.Whereas on April 10, 1951, at a Recess, Regular meeting <strong>of</strong> the Hayor andBoard <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, a resolution was dulypassed declaring the construction <strong>of</strong> the aforementioned special improvementsnecessary; andWhereas, the <strong>City</strong> Clerk published said resolution in The <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, anewspaper published in the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi once a week for threesuccessive weeks on the following dates, to-wit: April 12, 19, and 26, 1951;andWhereas, fifteen days have elapsed since the first publication <strong>of</strong>this resolution; andWhereas,no one has appeared-,either in person, by attorney, or by instrumentd<strong>of</strong> vrri ting to protest said improvements, as provided by law they may do; anWhereas the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, MO.ssissippi,sitting to h~ar objections, protests and remonst:ances, if ~ny the:e be, ~gainstsaid special improvements on this, the date provl.ded for sal.d hearJ_ng, adJudgesthat no successful objections have been made and heard; and


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD, DEMENT'- MERIDIAN=0'-'_-_.:...:::=-_-_-___ ~ ________ ~-----'-~_~"---=-=:"::;'-'--_'--.----~---.. -----.-----.. -.-- ::.-.-~-. .;.. ~.-Whereas, this governing body adjudges that said special improvements be madeas provided in said resolution and th?t the property owners whose property abutsthat portion <strong>of</strong> Price street hereinabove described shall pay the costs and expenses<strong>of</strong> constructing the curbs, gutters, storm sewers, incidental drains, water andsewer connections, and one-third <strong>of</strong> the costs and expenses on each side <strong>of</strong> saidstreet <strong>of</strong> street grading, graveling and paving, computed, assessed and collectedin the manner provided by House Bill No. 76 <strong>of</strong> the Acts <strong>of</strong> the Regular LegislativeSession <strong>of</strong> the Mississippi Legislature 1ri <strong>1950</strong>;Now, therefore:Section 2. Be and it is hereby ordained by the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen<strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, that the <strong>City</strong> Engineer be and he is herebyauthorized to construct, or cause to be constructed the special improvementsspecified in Section 1 <strong>of</strong> this resolution.'I,III!'Be it further ordained by the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, that the <strong>City</strong> Engineer shall keep an accurate account <strong>of</strong>said improvements and make a report <strong>of</strong> the same to the said Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong>Aldermen in the manner and form provided by law.Section 3. Be it further ordained by the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi that the <strong>City</strong> Engineer be and he is hereby requiredto keep an account <strong>of</strong> the costs <strong>of</strong> said special improvements in the form and mannerreouired by law, and to make a report to this governing body in order that saidGcverning authority may levy the special assessments against the abutting propertyowners on the basis above specified and in the manner set forth by the laws <strong>of</strong>the State <strong>of</strong> Mississippi.Section 4. Be and it is further ordained by the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen<strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi that this resolution take effect and be in forceas provided by law.Alderman B. O. Elliott moved the adoption <strong>of</strong> the resolution and AldermanW. T. Chandler seconded the motion.Alderman B. O. Elliott voted YeaAlderman Robert !oT. Hickey voted absentAlderman B. J. Hilbun voted AbsentAlderman W. T. Chandler voted YeaAlderman H. S. Sisk voted YeaThe motion having received the affirmative vote <strong>of</strong> all members <strong>of</strong> theBoard <strong>of</strong> Aldermen present, the Mayor declared the motion passed and the resolutionadopted.This resolution is this the 27 day <strong>of</strong> April, A. D., 1951, approved.---1.P1 R. X. Williams. MayorAttest:lsI R. W. Hickey. ClerkBy C. P. Fulmer, D. C.****************** ***i~*** ** *-- _ -- ---------'"------------


~b-:--- ._.CEMENT - MERIDIAN~ ..--~...--..•.MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDThe following contract from the Tennessee Valley Authority was presented to theMayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen:ENERGENCY OPERATION CmrrRACTBetweenTENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORJTYandCITY OF OXFORD, MISSISSIPPII"'1THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into as <strong>of</strong> the __ 27tl! day<strong>of</strong> May, 1951, bett-Teen TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY (hereinafter called"Authority"), a corporation created and existing under and byvirtue <strong>of</strong> the Tennessee Valley Authority Act <strong>of</strong> 1933 as amended, andCITY OF OXFORD (hereinafter called "Distributor"), a municipal corporationduly created, organized, and existing under and by virtue <strong>of</strong> the laws <strong>of</strong> theState <strong>of</strong> Mississippi,WHEREAS, the parties hereto haveheret<strong>of</strong>ore entered into a PowerContract dated as <strong>of</strong> May 30, <strong>1950</strong>, wheTeunder Distributor agreedto purchase from Authority and Authority agreed to supply to Distributorsubject to certain terms, conditions, and limitations as therein set forth,Distributor's entire electrical requirements; and~iHErffiAS,in orQer that satisfactory and continuous electric servicemay be furnished by Authority to Distributor pursuant to the Power Contr~_ct,it is necessary and desirable th~_tcertain svTitchingand patrolling operationsbe performed from time to time in connection with the operation <strong>of</strong> Authority'stransmission and transformation facilities serving Distributor; andWHEREAS, such switching and patrolling operations are not requiredat intervals frequent enough to justify Authority in maintaining a full-timeemployee to perform the same, and Authority desires to have such operationsperformed by Distributor in the manner and for the consideration herein setforth; andHh"'EREAB, all acts, things, and conditions necessary under la,,, tomake this agreement the valid and binding obligation <strong>of</strong> the parties heretohave been duly done, performed, and complied ~."ith;NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration <strong>of</strong> the mutual covenantsherein contained, and subject to all <strong>of</strong> the Drovisions <strong>of</strong> the Tennessee ValleyAuthority Act <strong>of</strong> 1933 as amended, the parties hereto mutually covenantandagree as follows:


MINUTE BOOK NQ. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD.. ---:---·-·---·--····..,--·-----·-.---·----,..--ccc ------ ._----,,---,-.. _--_. _._---_ .. _-_. __ ._. .. --,DEMENT - MERIDIAN--'" .- .--------~-------... _--'- --=,---------.--.. ---.. -.--.-.-.-... -----.. -.. --.-----.-.. - .. --.---.... -.-.-_.-... -._- .... _.-.. :==.::==;;=!! 1=,1. Distributor agrees to perform for Authority such <strong>of</strong> the fol:-lowing services as Authority may deem necessary and advisable in connectionwith Authority's electric operations and system:(1) Emergency and routine switching at Authority's <strong>Oxford</strong>Substation.(2) Emergency and routine switching and emergency patrollingon the Pontotoc-Batesville section <strong>of</strong> Authority's Tupelo­Batesville llO-kv transmission line and on Authority's<strong>Oxford</strong>~ater Valley 44-kv transmission line.2. Authority shall reimbureeDistributor for the above services atthe rate <strong>of</strong> Ten Dollars ($10.00) per month. Such reimbursementshall be made by annual payments becoming due on June .30 <strong>of</strong> each year.Authority will make such payments as soon after such dates as voucher can beprepared and approved by Authority following the receipt <strong>of</strong> properly certifiedinvoices coYering such services rendered during the preceding period •.3. When it is able to do so, Distributor will, at the request <strong>of</strong>Authority, perform emergency maintenance work on Authority's facilities inorder to continue or restore service on Authority's system.Authority willreimburse Distributor for its actual costs, including applicable overheads,incurred in such emergency maintenance work.4. This contract shall be effective from and after the date here<strong>of</strong>and shall continue until terminated. Either party hereto may terminate thiscontract by sixty (60) days' notice in writing to the other.5. No member <strong>of</strong> or delegate to Congress or resident commissioner oragent or employee <strong>of</strong> Authority shall be admitted to any share or part <strong>of</strong> thiscontract or to any benefit to arise therefrom.Nothing, however, contained inthis section shall be construed to extend to any incorporated company if thecontract be for the general benefit <strong>of</strong> such corporation or company.IN VlITNESS vlHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this instrumentto be signed and attested by their respective <strong>of</strong>ficers thereunto duly authorized,as <strong>of</strong> the day and year first above ,~itten.TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITYByManager <strong>of</strong> PowerCITY OF OXFORD, MIeSISSIPPIAttest:Byfs! R. X, Williams, MayorTitleBy C. P. Fulmer, De. C.,1! ________ _----- --_.-- . -----_._._-_.


1330---"" . -OEMENT - MERIDIAN~.--.....MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDMotion was madeunanimous ly and<strong>City</strong> or <strong>Oxford</strong>.to sign same.by Alderman B. O. Elliott, seconded by Alderman H. S. Sisk, passedit was ordered that the foregoing comtract be entered into by theIt ,·ms further ordered that the Mayor and the <strong>City</strong> Clerk be authorizedI 1I**********************On motion made by Alderman B. O. Elliott, seconded by Alderman H. S. Sisk and passedunanimously , it 1-TaS ordered that this Board do n01-' recess until 7: 30 p. M., TuesdayMay 1, 1951.


331MIN.UTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDDEMENT - MERIDIANRECESS, REGULAR MEETING, MAY 1, 1951 -OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI[Pursuant to a recess order entered on April 27, 1951, the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermenmet on May 1, 1951, in the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen's Chamber in the <strong>City</strong> Hall,when and where the fol1m~ing were present:R. X. WilliamB, Mayor, PresidingB. O. Elliott, Alderman at LargeBen J. Hilbun, Alderman 1.fard OneW. T. Chandler, Alderman Ward TwoH. S. Sisk, Alderman Ward ThreeRobert i.f. Hickey, Alderman Ward Four* * * * *3". w. Price, <strong>City</strong> AttorneyC. E. Harrison, Superintendent LightE. P. Lowe, <strong>City</strong> EngineerC. P. Fulmer, Deputy ClerkNewt King, Marshall* * * * * *DepartmentAfter the meeting had been opened according to law, the following business was hadto-wit:**************************On motion made ~J Alderman W. T. Chandler, seconded by Alderman Robert W. Hickeyand passed unanimous ly, i t 1~as ordered that the minutes <strong>of</strong> the. previous meetingbe adopted as read.Upon motion mde by A,.lderman B. O. Elliott. s eCC'Ylded by Alderman H. S. Sisk, andpnssed tUlanimously, it "ras ordered that this Board do no'.! adjourn sine die.a~A)~tti~MayorL1\ ___ ._~~~_. ___ . __ . _ . _________ _ ___------lL-I~ilII


::332I~MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD~-----::OEMENT - MERIDIANU NIT E D S TAT E S o F A J.I E RIC AS TAT E 0 F MIS SIS SIP P IC 0 U N T Y 0 F L A FAY E T T ECIT Y o F OXFORDilI{~ ~f ~- i~**)~-~~"i~ if {fi~~~ ~~* * ** *~~ it**REGULAR }';EETING 7:30 P. H. MAY 1, 1951Be it remembered that the B08.rd <strong>of</strong> Mayor and Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Nississippi,met in regular session at the <strong>City</strong> Hall at 7:30 P. M., Tuesday, May 1, 1951, it beingthe time and place fixed by law for t!1e holding <strong>of</strong> said meeting, '--Then and ,--,here thefollowing were present:R. X. Willinms, Hayor, PresidingB. O. Elliott, Alderman at LargeBen J. Hilbun, Alderman Ward OneW. T. Chandler, Aldermen 'i-lard T,.JOH. S. Sisk, Alderman ':lard ThreeRobert W. Hickey, Alderman Ward Four* * * *J. W. Price, <strong>City</strong> AttorneyC. E. Harrison, Superintendent Light DepartmentE. p. Lcn.re, <strong>City</strong> Ene;ineerC. F. Fulmer, Deputy <strong>City</strong> ClerkNewt King, Harshel* * * * *After the meeting had been called to order, the follm.Jinr, business was transacted:On motion Il1-'lde by 'i'[. T. Chandler, Seconded by Aldermen H. S. Sisk and passed unanimously,it Has ordered that the follm.ring accounts be allm-Ted for payment:-\.[ARRI\NT NO.tcCCOUNT NO.AHOUNT5657585960616263646566B. O. Elliott, salary for AprilBen J. Hilbun, salary for AprilW. T. Chandler, salary for AprilH. S. Sisk, salary for AprilRobert H. Hickey, salary for AprilW. G. Kimmons, salary for Anril "17.10 tax l·Jit~hledNewt King, salary for April ~;9.Z0 lJax 1-1ithheldR. H. }lills, salary for April (?2.80 tax withheld:Mrs. Rose Rowland, salary for April ;~j8.40 tax withheld.R. E. Todd, salary for AprilR. X. 'i.J'i lliams, sa lary for A pri 111011011011011011311217/\-11+71751101:?25.0025.0025.0025.0025.00190.40209.30177.2091.60180.00200.00


333\.-,,-"------"---"-.~-..--~-MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD·+ .... __ ._---- ••• ~---------.-----,----' ---,----------I==IW ARRANT NO.TO WHOMACCOUNT NO.AMOUNT676B69707172737475767778798081323339435055881011021031041051061071081091102111121131<strong>14</strong>11511611711811912012112212312412512612712B129130130130131132132. 133134981~2B283St


;: 334Lr-._.-.-DEMENT - MERIDIANMINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD~-1 ARRANT NO. TO ',mOH ACCOUNT_NO. AMOm~T138 Pidgeon-Thomas Iron Co., blades and handles 239 ~?42.0'7139 J. H • Oliver and Co., supplies 239 13.9511+0 <strong>Oxford</strong> Gulf Station, \.Jash and grease 228 5.0011--/-1 Ferrell W. Truss, truck shift top 237 6.50<strong>14</strong>2 Gathright-Reed Drug Co., flash light batteries 210 6.00<strong>14</strong>3 Ozburn-Abston Co., supplies for equipment repairs 239 10.70<strong>14</strong>3 Ozburn-Abston & Co., supplies for equipment repairs 227 1.65<strong>14</strong>4 J. K. Ramey, dump truck hire 237 85.50<strong>14</strong>5 Elliott HardHare Co., supplies 237 1.81<strong>14</strong>5 Elliott Hardware Co., supplies 239 7.0811+5 Elliott HardH'are Co., supplies for equip. repairs 229 3.001l:_6 <strong>Oxford</strong> Light and Water Plant, Arril bill 239 3.07<strong>14</strong>7 The <strong>Oxford</strong> Eac:le, bids on street supplies 239 32.82<strong>14</strong>7 The <strong>Oxford</strong> Ear;le, bids on street supplies 227 3.28<strong>14</strong>8 Western Auto Associate Stores, supplies 227 -.60<strong>14</strong>9 <strong>Oxford</strong> Auto Parts Co., supplies for equip. repairs 237 1.24lly9 <strong>Oxford</strong> Auto Parts Co., supplies for equip. repairs 227 13.89<strong>14</strong>9 <strong>Oxford</strong> Auto Tarts Co., supplies for shop 243 13.40<strong>14</strong>9 <strong>Oxford</strong> Auto Parts Co., Police Officer I s supplies 210 3.02150 Russell Fudge, sand and gravel 239 163.28151 Elliott Lumber Co., supplies for repairs 237 1+6.13<strong>14</strong>9 <strong>Oxford</strong> Auto Parts Co., shop equipment 243 .30152 Boyce G. Bratton, care <strong>of</strong> prisoners 211 91.00153 Metts Brothers HardHare, supplies for equip. repairs 227 2.85155 H. R. Hall, 2 lawn mOvlers sharpened 229 3.50155 M. R. Hall, sharpening and repairs 237 5.95156 <strong>Oxford</strong> Texaco St3tion, gasoline and oil for Police Car 224 48.89157 <strong>Oxford</strong> Light and Hater Plant, bill for Police Station 218 15.80154 Southern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co., April bill Folice Station 215 18.02158 W. S. Darley, riot sticks 21'7 9.7699 Lester Frierson, use <strong>of</strong> truck 236 28 100 -TOTAL :;'4, L/.f!' .98180 <strong>Oxford</strong> Light and Water Plant, street lighting for April181 . Standard Oil Co., gasoline for service truck181 Standard Oil Co., gasoline for service truck22823895.10ge.12110.38--"' I2220213623242526272829303132333/1-35?/----,0373891J. D. Cole, salary for AprilThe First National Bank, tax wit~~eld for ~mrchTeachers I Retirement System <strong>of</strong> Miss., retirement vli thheldC. P. Fulmer, DeDuty Clerk, payroll 4/<strong>14</strong>/51Mississippi School Supply Co., misce llaneous suppliesThe <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, material for instructionTayloe Paper Co., ja itor suppJiesThe J. E. Neilson Co., administrntive expenseReynolds P. & H. and Elec. Service, service and suppliesCentral Company, Inc., janitor surpl-'~sUniversity HiGh School, U. H. S. tuitionHiss Hattie Ri~hardson, petty cashPatton-Courtney Harr}wJ.re, sunplicsReynolds P. & H. and Elec Service, service 2nd suppliesGeneral 3iolo[,ic'11 Supply House, surrliesMississippi School Su!""ply Co., SUPl'li')si'or instruction<strong>Oxford</strong> Colored l·bsonic Lodge, rentOxC'ord LiC!lt9_nd 'tlo.ter Phnt, Colored School bills Jan. (: NarchS. G. Gooden, rGtty cC,3hSc·uthern Dell Tel. &: Tel. Co., A:oril billC. P. Fulmer, De-ruty Clerk, payroll lei30/51TOTAL301VariousVarious332322318333307336333311307318C336-CJ18-C318-C322-C331y-C307-C3053'32:~;52.00575.01692.47110.0112.6013.9241.152.7389.164.7.343,166.6617.232.2952.4416.72177.711+0.0060.3519.658.75126.68,".,.~...-,c; 324 .... ._"1 ~\7--!291trJ'u298301302t.hru3123<strong>14</strong>thru325ELECTRI CAL DEPAHT1·:I~NT FUNDPayroll period 4/1/51 ty-,.rouQ;h 47i4751.~;30.05Po.id to HuniripalityPa:lrol1 for Month <strong>of</strong> April, 1951,income tax ,..r/.h(j<strong>14</strong>6.30 tax 1,-1i thheldMJ.l22311:.3 .1Payroll for period April 15, 1951 through Lei30/51 ;':;34.75 tax l1/h <strong>14</strong>3.1Genera 1 Electric Supply corp., ~lectric31 suppliesHome Ice Company, coal for plantElliott Lumber Co., rosin raper 8: llunber1,o1estern Auto Associate Stores, one 3/(\ ;')i t131.1810730:;;11,332.592,356.40395.3686.756.283.63.80


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD-,--- ----------------------------------------------------------3~I---:HARRANT NO. TO WHON ACCOUNT NQ.!. !!MOUm'ELECTRICAL DEPARTlvrEN'LlUNDCentral Service Association, April , 1951 billingA. H. Avent Gin & Warehouse, 1 roll Garder ~1ireLewis Supply Co., electrical suppliesReynolds P. & H. and Elec. Service Co., used hot \-later tank<strong>Oxford</strong> Auto Parts, paint 8{ oil filter elementSouthern Supply Co.; tools for line workThe Texas Company, lubricating oil & greaseSouthern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co., plant and <strong>of</strong>fice billThe <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, misc. supplies & advertismentsStuart C. Irby Co., electrical suppliesNordberg l>Ianufacturing Co., engine partsTenn. Valley Elec. Supply Co., electrical materialOzburn-Abston & Co., battery hydrometerMetts Brothers Hdw., misc. suppliesElliott Hardware Co., misc. suppliesC. P. Fulmer, petty cash, reimburse petty cashTOTAL780100.31131.1730<strong>14</strong>3768131.2793793131.1734131.151-30502502502")95.901l.8512.8835.003.227.887.0317.2062.25152.8024.00133.092.2'718.847.5027.16$15,088.25858686374045539254159160161162163159164-165166166167168168169179Beulah Sharp Lyles, salary for April , ~,;9.90 tax withheldIra Mills, salary for AprilIra Mills, salary for AprilC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll 4/<strong>14</strong>/51Lester Frierson, use <strong>of</strong> truckThe First National Bank, tax withheld for HarchC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, petty cash 4/17/51C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, paJToll 4/30/51The Electrical Department, payroll 4/30/51Badger Heter Hfg. Co., supplies for Hater Dept.Lewis Supply Company, steel figuresSouthern Supply Co., \-la ter suppli esRoc10;lell Manufacturing Co., supplies for Hater Dept.Delta Flumbing & Elec. Supply Co., pipe and dittoBadger Meter Mfg. Co., supplies for Water Dept.Elliott Lumber Co., 3 gallons aquellaCentral Service Association, billing expenseThe <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, water rate cardsThe <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, bid on screen for reservoj_rViking Supply Corp., supplies for Water Dept.Elliott Hardware Co., copper screenElliott Hardt·Tare Co., miscellaneous suppUesM. R. H all, supplies (brackets and straps)<strong>Oxford</strong> Light and Water Plant, pumping station for April5095255<strong>14</strong>521 & 538538509Various5<strong>14</strong>Various5105125105105105105385395165385105.38513538537~~155.1053.7553.75169.3010.009.9049.9789.76791.0353.862.5627.03133.95232.1P4.0511.8566.025.506.75137.16.451. ?O19.50289.80SPECIAL STR~ETIHPHOV.sI'rENT l"UNI!..il,,-----------~--95313538425190170171J. C. Hume, salary for AprilRussell Fudge, sand and gravelC. p. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll 4/<strong>14</strong>/51A. B. Cull!3n, use <strong>of</strong> mixer and jeepRusGell Fud::e, gravelC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, petty cash 4/17/51C. P. Fulmer, Deruty Clerk, payroll 4/30/51 262J. K. Ramey, dump truck hire 262Viking Supply Corporation, expansion joint material, gate valves262262262262 &: 267262262i~133.00965.00933.41+60.00666.7411 •• 451,066.1890.00396.16and supplies/171 Viking Supply Corporation, end gate valUes and supplies 247 1,510.75171 Viking Supply Corporation, supplies248 2,323.58171 Viking Supply Corp., pipe261 2,265.12171 Viking Supply Corp., pipe for 'Jfj_lmore2L.7 958.32171 Viking Supply Corp., pipe for Garfield268 363.00172 <strong>Oxford</strong> Asphalt Co., 88 hrs. grading @ $11.00262 968.00173 Elliott Lumber Company, brick262 16.25174 Daley Lumber Co., form lumber262 259.11175 The <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, legal advertisement Price st.262 36.25177 Russell ~udge, sand and gravel262 1,403.34175 The <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, bids on supplies261 12.15175 The <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, bids on supplies247 12.40175 The <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, b:ids on sU:!lplies_-.;6:,.:: •...:;.6L99 A. B. Cullen, use <strong>of</strong> mixe .TOTA.L~3<strong>14</strong>, 459.84r ancl Jeep,262 70.00~ ___ ll ______________ ~~--------------~-


I, ~==----_._-. OEMENT - MERIDIANMINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD87We11-648176C. D. H210ne, s~.la.!'y for A1'ril,'\2.80 tax HithheldHrs. Binnie Hartsfield, sqlary for AprilThe First National Bank, taxes withheld for l1archDuncan Betel' Corporation, March sharp. or colLlctionsThe <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, suppliesTOTAL:')177.2027.002.80623.882.85:~833 .73----[ I52C. p. Fulmer, DeTmty Clerk, petty cash 1;/17/51';16.00~--,-TOTAL**~~*****~******************The follmJing petition was prescmted by Mr. and Itrs. E. 1. Hooker at a previcus meeting<strong>of</strong> the }1ayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen:,S'rtITJI: G? VISSI:33IPPJCCUI1TY Gil' L!'u 7 AYETTE April 10, 1951PET I T I 0 ITTC THE HONORA8LE HAYCn AND THE BOARD CF A:;-DE~;'J~l.TCITY C F m::7CRD, LAFAYETTE CClmTY, IHSSISSIFPI:CF THEComes nOH yoU!:' petiticmer, E. L. Hooker, Hho ':lo... ~ld ShOH unto t.he Board <strong>of</strong>~"ldermen and the Hayor the follovJing facts, to Wit:l. That your petitioner is the OVille!' <strong>of</strong> a lot <strong>of</strong> ground in the CHy <strong>of</strong><strong>Oxford</strong>, Hhich is Lot Numher 04 <strong>of</strong> the Amadelle sub-rlivision as that s"lction<strong>of</strong> the cit~r is sho'.m on the city l11.'lP on file the <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> the ChanceryClerk <strong>of</strong> Lafayette County, l c Li.ssissippi.2. Th~t your petitioner's O".mership <strong>of</strong> the snid lot is recorded inDeed Roole No. 119 at paGe 311 in the <strong>of</strong> rice <strong>of</strong> the Chancery CJerk <strong>of</strong> lafayetteCounty !'lississippi.3. That, '1.t S'YlC t.irr.e durinG or prior to the suruner J110nths <strong>of</strong> <strong>1950</strong>,the ci t~r <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> began construction <strong>of</strong> ., cot,re"'''-, ~811ed PRICE street '..]hichstreet your reti tioner understood [\n,-1 bel.i.eved to be the northermostbcundary line <strong>of</strong> the aforeScdd lot no. 64 <strong>of</strong> the I\madelle subriivision.!j.O That in the ::,rocess <strong>of</strong> street construction, the city <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> didcnuse certain t!'oes to be cut from land ""hich your petitioner Ul1derstood 8.ndbelieved to belon[.; to him; and that in due COUTse a complaint Has m.'1.c1.e tothe Hayor ann. the Cit~r Engineer.5. That the Hayor and <strong>City</strong> Engine or did, at that time, S,lOW Y01'·" notionerthe aforesaid map and did st~,tr> th9.t the trees ,.,hich had been cut(lid not belon~; to your I,etitioner, bt"t vJere rather tIle property <strong>of</strong> the cityby virtue <strong>of</strong> the right-<strong>of</strong>-Hay rights rrovirled in the deed eranting HnCEstreet to the <strong>City</strong>.6. That tho <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> continued to do construction 1.rork on PIGCEstreet to the point <strong>of</strong> certain c:rading operations "'hieh resulterl in clearindications that if aJ.lowed to continue to cOP1rletion lIould effectivelydestroy any possible lot Gf} front'1[!e on N. L'lmar street. That this loss <strong>of</strong>frontage on N. Lamar street 'Hould cause comrlete and irrenara.ble dama7e tothe sr>.id lot and HOl~ld result in considerable financial damage to your Y'etioneror CQllSe the lot to be much less desirnble ':lS a site ",here the home<strong>of</strong> your petitioner might be cOl1:Jtructed.7. That, as soon f1.S this situation b8came apparent, on or ahout Au~.25, <strong>1950</strong>, your petitioner ?,gain comrlained to the Meyor and the <strong>City</strong> Engine'-··Hith reference to the Cll.I've <strong>of</strong> PhICE street uho!'e the .said rmc:::: STHEET intersectsN. Lamar strE\et. That this com-rlaint resulted in a con['erence bot'Vlcenthe \.]ife <strong>of</strong> you:", petitioner, the Hayor, the <strong>City</strong>. Engineer, and a brothnrin-1m., <strong>of</strong> your petitioner at the actu.91 site <strong>of</strong> complalnt.


f--.-·-·--··--MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD337-:--_. ---_. __ .. _-.---_ .. _-- ---.-----.. ---.. _-- -.- .. -.-.... - .. --.-.. -.----.. -.--~===:::jDEMENT - MERIDIAN.-.---...--..-..-- .-.-~.--"--'--'---.----.-..---.------...-.-'-•..-"----....----- _-,-.._ .....__. ___ .__ ' ___"__"'_'____.._c_. __-"-_......_ .. ___ ... _ ....._ ..____......_ ..._. __._..,_. .- ----8. That as a result <strong>of</strong> that conference, the vlife and the brother-in-law<strong>of</strong> your petitioner were assured that the plRns <strong>of</strong> construction <strong>of</strong> the street,wuld be changed to alleviate the matter by bringing TRICE street into N~Lamar street at more or less a right angle ",hich would leave lot No. 64 Hithseme frontage on N. L':lmar street. This asurance and promise was given tothe agents <strong>of</strong> your netitioner by the <strong>City</strong> Engineer in the presence <strong>of</strong> theMayor and tha.t your petitiorie;-, relying on such assurance'and prblnise,saidnor did nothing more about the matter.9. That at some time during the month <strong>of</strong> March, 1951, withoutnotice <strong>of</strong> any kind to your petitioner, construction on PRICE street Hascarried on in the manner vlhich caused the original complaint <strong>of</strong> yourpetitioner; and that such construction was carried on in DIRF:CT CCNTR­DICTICN <strong>of</strong> the promise and assurance ~iven by the <strong>City</strong> Engineer to theagents <strong>of</strong> your petitioner as set out in the preceding paragraph.10. That as a result <strong>of</strong> this construction a curb and gutter vlaSlaid by the city <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> around the entire northern and eastern lines<strong>of</strong> the said lot no. 64, thereby completely destroying any frontage <strong>of</strong>lot no. 64 on N. Lamar street. And that not less than eighteen feet <strong>of</strong>previously laid curb and gutter on N. Lamar street was removed anddestroyed as a part <strong>of</strong> this same construction.11. That as a result <strong>of</strong> the act <strong>of</strong> the city and in violation <strong>of</strong> apromise previously ~~~e to your petitioner, your petitioner has been1ITongfully damaged by the city ",i thout nctice and that vJhether or notyour petitioner has or had legal grounds sufficient to support a legalclaim on the city, the city Has morally obligated to support the rromiseand assurance <strong>of</strong> one <strong>of</strong> its responsible <strong>of</strong>ficers and agents or, if notthat, was moral1y obligated to serve your petitioner ',lith sufficient notice<strong>of</strong> its intention to vj olpte its promise that your petitioner ,,,ould havebren able to take appropriate action prior to the completion <strong>of</strong> the actoomplained <strong>of</strong> herein.\12. WHEHEl


338.... ~DEMENT - MERIDIAN.._._*,-_. - .MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDAlderman Robert H. Hickey made a motion that the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> observe NemorialDay the 26th day <strong>of</strong> A!,ril by allm.ling free parking on that day M.ch ;rear. Thismotion \,)'as seconded by Alderman H. S. Sisk, pp,ssed unanimously, and it is soordered.******************CaPle on for consideration the matter <strong>of</strong> prohibiting parkinG on Hadison Avenue, andafter a full discussion <strong>of</strong> the matter, Alderman Robert 1{. Hickey Jn8.de a motion thatcars will not be al10\.Jed to park on either side <strong>of</strong> Hadison Avenue East from NorthL'1.mar for a space <strong>of</strong> 4 car lengths. This motion vms seconded by A.lderman W. T.Chandler, passed unanimously, and it is so ordered. The <strong>City</strong> Enzineer is herebyinstructed to mark said Hadison Street ar'cording1y.*********************On moti()r. Hlade by A.1dcrTlk"l.n B. O. Elliott, seconded by A.1derman H. S. Sj sk pnd ~xtssedunanimous ly, it Has ordered that thj s 30ard do no,,! reces S 'lmtil 7::30 F. }I., TuesdayHay 8, 1951.


33~OEMENT - MERIDIAN-----" --""-----'-------"---'--'-----"".._---'--'MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY Of OXFORD"-------------" -:---==-:====='. .--'.__._------ ---------_.-.-~ . -~-..-~---- .._-_._-_."-T~RECESS, REGULAR 11EETING 7:30 p. M. HAY 8, 1951Pursuant to a recess order entered on May 1, 1951, the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermenmet at the <strong>City</strong> Hall at 7:30 P. M., Tuesday, May 8, 1951, ",hen and where thefollowing \.,ere present:'R. X. Williams, Mayor, PresidingB. O. Elliott, Alderman at LargeBen J. Hilbun, Alderman Ward One\'1. T. Chandler, Alderman If ard TwoH. S. Sisk, Alderman Ward ThreeRobert W. Hickey, Alderman Ward Four********************J. lv. Price , <strong>City</strong> HtorneyE. p. Lowe, <strong>City</strong> EngineerC. E. Harrison, Superintendent Light DepartmentC. p. Fulmer, Deputy <strong>City</strong> ClerkNewt King, Marshal********************After the meeting had been opened according to law, the following business washad to-wit:*****************The follOVling petition Has presented:TO THE HONORABLE HAYOR AND BOARD (:F ALDEffi


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD(4) To change the course <strong>of</strong> Price street as originallylaid out 'JOu1d entail considerable expense.Reopectfu11y submitted,/s/ A. B. Cullen/s/ John Cullen/s/ J. H. Harding/s/ HI's. J. H. Hansel, Jr./s/ B. C. HhHe/s/ I. H. Leggitt/s/ H. E. Baumberg')r/s/ A. L. Presscrove, Jr./s/ Mrs. A. L. Pressgrove, Jr./s/ V. E. Savage/s/ F. D. Drewer/s/ David D. Randle/s/ J. N. King/s/ H. Po Cox/s/ Harvin M. Black/s/ H. C. Lee/s/ Will A. Hiclanan/s/ HI's. \nll A. HiclQ11an/s/ George H. MooreAfter the foregoing petition had been read by the Hayor and discussed,Hrs. E. L. Hooker 23ked that action be postponed until tho next meeting<strong>of</strong> tho Hayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen. Alderman B. O. Elliott made a motionthat HI's. Hooker's request be granted and that action on the foregoingpetition be delayed until the next meeting. rrhis motion \-laS seconded byA1d.erman Ben J. Hilbun and passed l.manimous1y and it is so ordered.*********************An application from Dyke Croclmtt to m.ffi and operate a t'3.~ in the CH;, <strong>of</strong><strong>Oxford</strong> \·1'18 presented to the Hc'1yor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen, and after c 1 .ne consideration,Alderman H. S. Sisk llK'.de a moticn that this aITlication be granted. This motionHas seconded by A1dermnn Robert iN. Hickey, ana the c.:ppJication ims uJw.nimous1yapproved. Hr. Crockett uas Given Taxi Permit No. 97.*********************Came on for consiaeration the matter <strong>of</strong> emp1c'inC a night firemen to fill theplace made vac"1.nt by the resignation <strong>of</strong> Bill Inmon. The Mayor read a letter <strong>of</strong>&.pplication from Howard Ho1dan and after considering Hr. Ho1dan 1 s application.his qualifications, etc., AlderIl1:'1n B. O. Elliott made a motion that Hr. Holdanbe employed by the <strong>City</strong> as night fireman at a ~':1.1ar:' <strong>of</strong> :..:lGO.OO per month. Thismotion was seconded by Alderman Ben J. Hilbun and p2.ssed unanimously.**************************r.rr. H. H. Whi ti.Jorth representing the Chamber <strong>of</strong> Commerce appeared before the Nayorana Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen requesting that the baseball park back <strong>of</strong> the High Schoolbe graded and sodded. After a discussion <strong>of</strong> the matter, Alderman Ben J. Hilbunmade a motion that the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> advertise for bids on sodding and gradingsaid baseball park. This motion "ras seconded by A1aerman 101. T. Chandler andpassed unanimously, and the <strong>City</strong> Engineer j.s hereby authorized to advertise forbids on same. 1'hl') <strong>City</strong> Engineer is also authorized to proceed with grass seeclJnz<strong>of</strong> ball park , laying a 6 inch Water main to the back <strong>of</strong> the High School,installing a fire hydrant, and Il1~king available a Hater supply throur,h a 2 inchline to the football and baseball fields.**********************Fursuant to an advertisement in The Ox"£'ord ED.gle for bids on 800 tons <strong>of</strong> h1~.st.furnr>~1") qlnp, to be Y'''lceiv~d UT' until 7:30 :F. >1., Hay 1, 1t;~:, the follouingbid "ms received:Birmingham Slag Company No. !+-A ~?1.J5 THo. 5 :::;1.35 TNo. 8~;1.!+5 TThe fore~oing ')j r1. being the only one received r1.l1d after due coned ileration,Alderman B. O. ElJiott made a motion that sai() bid he accepted. This motion1,Jas seconded b~r Alderm~n '1, T. Chann.1er D.nn. TlD.ssed unanimously.Pursuant to an advertisment in 'rhe <strong>Oxford</strong> Ec.~,;1e for bids on 1500 bb1s Port1?ndcement to be received UD until 7:30 p. I:., litty 1, 1951, the fo11m7inc hid uasreceived:1-1oore Lumber CompanyBb1 fob car.The foregoing bid being the only bid received, anc1 after due consideraticn. ~ 1 ,1 ·""::o.nB. O. B1Jjott In,,ric "m(,+,:l(,:; that ~""rl hid hI") "~",,,n+(v' +' ..... 1' 0J'18 cP .... onlv. AldermanRebort H. Hickey seconded the motion, find it passed lmanimcus1y '1nc. j s so ordered .•** ***********************


34l\IIr---:-c----------------------I .. • DEMENT - MERIDIAN--- - --~-.:.-------~~--MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXfORD(IlOn motion made by Alderman Robert \~. Hickey, seconded by Ben J. Hilbun and passedunanimously, it was ordered that the <strong>City</strong> Eneineer readvertise for bids onon remainder <strong>of</strong> cement.**** ***********************************Pursuant to an advertisement in The <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle for bids on gravel and sandto be received up until 7:30 P. H., Mas 1, 1951, the followinG bids were received:CONCRETE GRAVEL ?JT RUN GRAVEL Hi\SHED CONCRETECUBIC YARD CDBIC YARD SAHDCnBIC YARDRussell Fudge :'~2.55 $1.60 ;,?1.65N. H. I1cGonagill ~j2. 60 ~;l. 58 r:>2.30COl,lHONS~JmCUBIC YARD:)1.50~1.75After due consideration <strong>of</strong> the foregoing bids, Alderman B. O. Elliott mD,de a motion thatall bids be rejected and the <strong>City</strong> Engineer be authorized to re-advertise for bids onsame. This motion ,·TaS seconded by Alderman Robert H. Hickey, passed unanimously, andit is so ordered.**************************Pursuant to an advertisement in The <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle for bids on asphalt to be receivedup until 7:30 P. H., May 1, 1951, the follo'Hing bids were received:~.SPHALT ASPHALT ASPHA.LT ASPHALT TREtrCHING TRENCHINGPRDIER H. V. GRADE COLD NIX COLD HIX 18" :>lIDE 24" (,!IDEGALIDN G!l.ILON PATCH NIL p~.Vllm LINEAL FT. LINEAL PI'.SQ. Yfu."WAmerican Bitumuls Co. ~;:;0.1262 ';0.1112Bitucote Pr00ucts ~;;'0.1192 ::?0.1060<strong>Oxford</strong> Asphalt Go. ~~8. 50 T :;;;1. 40 1~0.30 ~0.35Birmingham Slag Co. ::~8.62 TAfter due consideration <strong>of</strong> the foregoing bids, Alderman Ben J. Hilbun made a motion that thefollowing bids from the follo'lt,ing companies be accepted:American Bi tumuls Co. , Asphalt Primer per gallon :)0.1262, asphalt H. V. grade per gallon ;:~O .1112<strong>Oxford</strong> Asphalt Co. , Asphalt cold mix patch mil ~?8. 50 per ton, asphalt cold mix paving perSquare yard (?1.40, trenching 19" wide per lineal feet (~0.30 per foot,trenching 24" wide t;0.J5 per lineal foot.This motion Has seconded by Alderman B. O. Elliott and passed ,.,ith the folloHing vote:B. O. Elliott voted YeaBen J. Hilbun voted YeaH. S. Sj_sk voted Yeaw. T. Chandler voted nayRobert 'H. Hic}.:ey voted NayPursuant to an advArtisement in the <strong>Oxford</strong> Erl11e for hids on motor grader hire, truck hire and30" concrete pipe to be received-l,1p until 7:30 F. H., Hay 1, 1951, the follm.Jing bids werereceived:<strong>Oxford</strong> Asphalt CompanyRussell FudgeHCTOR GRADER HIREHC.URLYDUHF TUCI< HIREHOrELY30" CONCEEI'E PIPELIN. FEETMoore Lumber CompanyChoctavT, Inc.Mid South Fipe Company$4-.90:;~4. 90~:rLI-. 90


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDPursu9.nt to an advertisement in The <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle for bids on asrhnlt to be received upuntil 7:30 P. H., Hay 1, 1951, the follouing bid H·8.S received:ASPHAL';I" double surfece treatment~\J. B. Hichael 8.: Company, Inc. )0.55 per square yardThe foregoing bid being the only bid received, and 3.fter due consideration motion Hasmade, seconded and passed unanimously and it \-las ordered that said bid be rejected.Pursuant to and advertisement in The <strong>Oxford</strong> Erq:rle for bids on gasoline, lubricatingoil, kerosene nnd diesel fuel to be received up until 7:30F. H., Hay 1, 1951, thefollm.Jing bie-Is Here received:GASOLIIJE r::s:r-WSK:E ~)lES~L ~;TCEL V~RRICATIITGGALlOn GALLON GALLOn GALLenLG~3?:rCATrmGALLONOILLUBE OILGALLONJ. H. Hansel :;;;0.223 ;:~0.155 ~~O .l!l-8 ~0.94()0.80J. B. Carpenter cc':n Son ,'0.2195 ;0.lL25 ::;;0.1375Stnndard Oil Company (~0.2130 ";0.15 ~:iO.l!e30 ;:0.92After due consideration <strong>of</strong> the foregoinG bids, Alderman B. O. Elliott m3.de a motion thatthe bid on gasoline from Standard Oil Company be accepted, it being the best and Imlestbid. Alderman Robert '.{. Rickey seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.Alderman B. O. Elliott moved that the bid on kerosene fron J. B. Carpenter and Son beacce~ted, said bid being the Im·lest and best bid, Alderman W. T. Chandler seconded the motionand it passed unanimously.Alderman B. O. Elliott moved that the bid on diesel fuel oil ITlc'1de by J. B. Carpenter andSon be accepted it beinG the best and 10'.J(')st bid. This motion Has seconded by AldermanW. T. Chandler 2nd passed unanimously.Alderman Robert 1,1. Rickey made a motion that ':,he bid on lubricating oil rrt::\de b;,' StQndardOil Company be accepted, it beine; the best and Im·rest bid. Tl1is motion '.Jas seconded byAlderman B. O. Elliott and passed unanimously.Pursuant. to an advertisement in The <strong>Oxford</strong> EaE,;le for bids on equi~mentuntil 7:30 P. H., Ha~.' 1, 1951, the follO\.Jinc: bids '·lere received:to be roce:i,ved upC:R~8LER(3CRflFERTR'\CTCR 'TITT; llC'ZK'R. lIADE- ?RO"'TEI:DLO\DER t,: P) DELIVEHY TIl 'E.Taylor 1-bcb.inery Co. (9120 Lb. Hachine)All items immediate delivery.Roe,d Builders Equipment Co. (11800 Lb.) ~,;9799.00Scraper 30 days -2 1.reeks.other itemsDalrymnle Equip:r1ent Co. (16500 Lb. Hachine) :';11G93.80Scraper Llmedia teOther items not spe~ified.No decision ',Tas reached on the foreeoing bids :pending trial <strong>of</strong> machinery.Pursuant to Em advertisement in The Oxi:ord EaGle for bids on screen ,,.Tire ['.nel mesh galvanizedhardu~re cloth to ho received up lLl1til 7:30 P. H., J':[E');' 1, 1951, "1:,110 folluoiD2; hid Hasreceived:J. R. Oliver E~ Co. JO" CODDer screen Hire $30.00 Per roll30" ~. I~rosh galvanized Rardunre cloth ',22.29 Per roll.The forecoing bin beine the only one received an,' after due consir1eration, Alderman RobertW. Rickey mn.de a notion that said bid '00 accepted. This motion v!as seconded by A.ldermc.nH. T. Chandler ~Dd pas:led unanimously.**~*********************On motion made b:;! Aldermen B. O. Elliott, seconded by Alderman R. S. Sisk, ::nc1 r'ossed unanimousl~r,jt Has ordered that this 80":::'0 do now recess until 7:30 P. 1-1., ?riday, Hay 11, 1951,should ' substantial number rf the signers <strong>of</strong> the foregoing petition on Price Street ta]:e th::drDanes o~ <strong>of</strong> the petition, and if so th8 Board 1wuld be so notifj,ed. Should there be nosubstantial change on the petition, the Boar0. uould recess until 7:30 F. }1., Honday,May <strong>14</strong>, 1951.


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OJ OXFORD~343It:-f· ..."..,-,=--·---'------OE-ME";;--M-ER-'D-IA~-'"-­j' ._... _.__...._-+---_._.__.._--- _._._..--"'------- ----'------'-RECESS, RECESS, REGULAR J ;EETING 7:30 P. H. HAY <strong>14</strong>, 1951Pursuant to a recess order entered on 11A.y g, 1951, the :Hayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermenmet at the <strong>City</strong> Hall at 7:30 P. H., Monday, May <strong>14</strong>,1951, ",hen and where the follm.Jing1.fere present:R. X. Williams, Hayor, PresidingBen J. Hilbun, Alderman \vard Onetv. T. Chandler, Alderman 1vard TwoH. S. Sisk, Aldernmn Ward ThreeRobert W. Hickey, Alderman \{ard Fo1.1.r* * *J. W. Price, <strong>City</strong> AttorneyC. E. Harrison, Superintendent Light DepartmentE. P. Lowe, <strong>City</strong> EngineerC. P. Fulmer, Deputy CitJ r ClerkNewt King, Harshal* * *After the meeting had been opened according to law, the follm.J'ing business washad to-"Ti t :~(*The following petition '.J'as presented:-TO THE IlAYOR AND BO!u1..D OF AIDERl·lENOF THE CITY OF OXFORD, HISSISSIPPI:We, the undersigned property owners,owning more thanfifty per cent (50%) <strong>of</strong> the property involved and actuallyresiding on the property owned 1r us and included wi thin thatpart <strong>of</strong> the street sought hereby to be specially improved,respectfully petition you to construct curbs and gutters and,if necessary, storm sewers, drains or covered ditches, and todo such grading, filling, and other acts and things instantthereto along or over Pierce Avenue from the East side <strong>of</strong> SouthLamar Avenue running East to the point where said Pierce Avenueturns North, as shown by the <strong>of</strong>ficial map <strong>of</strong> sa.id <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>,said 'Hork be done as provided by House Bill No. 76 <strong>of</strong> theregular <strong>1950</strong> session <strong>of</strong> the Legislature <strong>of</strong> the State <strong>of</strong>Mississippi:/s/ S. H. Durham/s/ Robert L. Holley, Jr./s/ Cliva I-Ialker/s/ H. H. Crist/s/ C. H. RoachAfter due consideration <strong>of</strong> the above petition, Alderman Ben J. Hilbun made amotion that s8.id petition be approved. fl.lderman H. S. Sisk seconded the motionand it '.-TaS passed by the follmling vote:Alderman Ben J. Hilbun voted YeaAlderman Robert W. Hickey voted YeaL _____ . ______ _ !JAlderman W. T. Chandler voted YeaAlderman H. S. Sisk voted Yea************************---------......-----------"--Alderman B. O. Elliott voted absent.


I\r344MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD~--,~,OEMENT - MERIDIANMr. George Street acting in behalf <strong>of</strong> his sister, Hrs. E. L. Hooker, and lv1r. Hookerappeared before the Hayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Alderrnon Hith a request to 1-!ithdraw a petitionthat had been ['resented by said Er. and Ers. Hooker at a previous meeting. Alderman BenJ ~ Hilbun' T"ovod that Hr. Street be allO".,led to ui thdrml the petition. This motion ,.,rassecGl1ci.ed by Alderma~: H,. S. Sisk, and it is so ordered.**********************************Came on for consideration the matter <strong>of</strong> an adjustment on a lir.:ht and vm.ter bill for aprevious month for lvTrs. Virginia Sizemore, and after due consideration, Alderman H. S.Sisle ffi.':'.de a motion thnt this bahnce be deducted from her bill. This motion Hasseconded by Alder::nan ~1. T. Chandler, pessed unanimously, end it is so ordered.***~******************************Came on for conside:r'o.tio:'1 t11.8 D1'1ttor <strong>of</strong> 0.:1 adjustment on the H~tcrn:1d SellOr billfor l\Trs. James Stephens since one apartment HOS not OCCU1)ioQ fron J.i2.rcL .?4, 1951to A~,ril ~5, 1951. After a discussio' <strong>of</strong> the matter, lI.lderI'lan H. S. Sisk mEl.de amotion that }.Irs. Stephens be reftlJ1ded ::)3.00 for the above reo.son. This motion '.!D.Sseconded by AlderTik'm ~'..obert '1. Hickey, p:1ssed 'Lmanimously, and the Cjty Cler}: ishereb3' a'l1thoriz:ed to nab~ s:1id refundCame on for consideration the matter <strong>of</strong> equi:r'ment to be used for t~e unlceep <strong>of</strong> theceIT'.etary, ::md after (11)e discussion, Alderman H. S. Sisk made a motion that the<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> purchase one pO'Her motor and one hand mO"Ter ('or said purIJose. Thismotion H?S seconded by AldernD.n H. T. Chandler, passed. unanimously, and it is coordered.The matter <strong>of</strong> emrlo:;.r:inC a ni[:ht fireman cane on for consideration and after a discnssion,Alclernan H. S. Sisk mede a motion that 1Jfr. ~·toland Leister be employec.~ 13ythe <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Oxford</strong> as a night fireman at n salc..ry <strong>of</strong>~lGO.OO per month. 'I'his motion ,·las secm1('l.edby Alderrr]8,n Den J. Hilbun ".ml. ~JA.s8ed 1U1animously.*********************************Came on for consideration the mntter <strong>of</strong> n so.1o.r;,," increase for 'i>1illiam N. LOiJel~.dy,Accountant for the Lieht Department, anrl after a discussion <strong>of</strong> the matter, AldernanBen J. Hilbun made a motion Ghat Hr. Lovelady's salary be increased fron ~~175.00per month to 5225.00 'ner month. This motion '.-ms seconded by A.lderma~ H. S. Sisk, rnssedunanimously, and it is so ordered.Pursuant to an advertis'3ment in The <strong>Oxford</strong> EaGle for bids on n l' - Ton truck and body to bereceived up until 7:30 r. II., He:' 1, 1951, the follouin?: 1)ids 1·!Gre received:BIDDER 1,I.ti[E CArACITY Im r (SE ~P(Y}ER. CYLFT1)}Z:\ ·J}'::l~EIJ BA.S:~ r:nCE DELj \Tl~llYDATE<strong>Oxford</strong> Not or Co. Ford I? Ton ]'00 8 158 11 :'1728.37HA.:r.ey Chevrolet CO. Chevrolet 11 Ton 92 6 16P :.'1725.00 Irm1edintelyHD.ney Chevrolet Co. Ghevrolet 2 Ton 105 6 161 11 '~1875.00 Immeci'1tely'Hyers 2nd Knight Intern2.tional 1) Ton 100 6 E;!+" "1972.00BIDT.)ER HAYE LEHGTE FEICEHaney Chevrolet CO. HcCa be-F Oi·JOrs 11 Feet 120 deWSHcCabe I'OI,mrs 11 feet 120 daysA. C. Hiller & Co. Hiller 10 feet :)2398.00 3 to 1" vleeksAfter due consideration <strong>of</strong> the foregoing bids, Alderman H. S. Sisk T'l3de a motion that tho bidfrom Haney Chevroley Co. be accepted on t~e trnck, and the bid fron A. C. Hiller and Co, AtlantaGeorgia bo accepted on the truck body. Thj.s motion Has seconded by Alderman Den J. Hilbun9.ndpassed unanimously.*********************


DEMENT - MERIDIAN~~-'-__ '--=-__ '- ______ ~c-_--c-''----MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD'---'~------,------------------------ '------'--, ----,,' ,.--~=-==-1=i'y===1III, ~ IICame on for consideration the matter <strong>of</strong> leaking pipes and 'Vltls".:.e <strong>of</strong> IT'3.ter at thehouse mIDed by Nrs. F. H. Purser on University Avenue, and after Mr. Harrisonhad presented the facts to the !1ayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen, and said facts hadbeen considered, AlderrrlGn H. S. Sisv made a motion that, all meters be moved tothe street, and <strong>City</strong> place 4 3/4" pipes from tho meters to the house in one trenchwhere pipe is nm·T placed, provided -;1rs. :~urser grants permission to dig up yard. Thismotion l.·ras seconded by Alderman Ben J. Hilbun, passed unanimously., and is so ordered.***~*************** *************Pursuant to an advertisement in The <strong>Oxford</strong> EaGle for bids on electrical surplies to bereceived up until 7:30 p. H., Nay 1, 1951, the follauing bids were received:TE1"N • VALLEY ELEC SUPPLY CO:Qill1.nity2040201001001001001005050505050404020080 Rolls5025252525251020251025025442010300180241202512025252510201800Name <strong>of</strong> ItemGRAYBAR ELECTHIC CCNPANY:One time C3rtridce Fuses - 30 Amp.One Time Cartridge Fuses - L"O Amp.One Time Cartridge Fuses - 60 Amp.15 Amp. Plup Fuses20 Amp Plug Fuses25 Amp Plug Fuses30 Amp. Plug FusesPin Type Insulators5/8 II x 18 1t D. A. Bolts5/8 11 x 16 11 Ditto5/8" x 18 11 Hachine Bolts5/8" x 16 11 Machine Bolts5/8 11 x <strong>14</strong> 11 l-:!achine Bolts28 11 Crossarm Braces5/8 It Eye NutsSquare \-lashersFriction TapeInsulated Clevises30 Amp. Primary Fuse Links40 Amp. Primary Fuse Links50 Amp. Primary Fuse Links60 Amp. Pri.1!l.a.ry Fuse Links75 Amp. Primary Fuse Links125 Amps. Primar: r Fuse LinksPlug Type Fuse CutoutsPlugs for AbovePrimary CutoutsWire HoldersSecondary Racks Hitr InsulatorsStreet Lights and BracketsStreet Light LuminairsLightning ArrestersCoppervleld Ground HodsFilm Cutours1000Lumin Series Lamps2500 Lumin Series Lamps100 Watt Hediura Base lampsFour Pin Crossarms200 Amp. Pole Top S"ri tch2.4 KV Clevises vTi th InsulatorsInsulator Pins, Ing Screw TypeTransformer PinsPressed Steel Insulator FinsScrevr Type AnchorsStrain Clamps, D. E.Scre,.., Anchor Installing l~renchNo. 8 TRIP 1,firePrice$6.0012.1012.104.404.L1-04.404.4025.50M .... 3941.5131.8529.3026.75;37.4834.393.2538.5035.301,5.00/+5.00L,5.0054.0054.00<strong>14</strong>4.00No-Bid-No. Bid870.0027.45217.937.37 Each17.05 Each7.82 Each217.2/+L!-.29.40 Each.80 Each.16 Each268.37302.45106.1552.4550.2490.022.P,1 Each<strong>14</strong>0.70No. Bid38.57StockIndefiniteStockStockStockIndefiniteStockStockStockStockStockStockStockStocl::StockStockStockStockStockStockStockStockstocY.:StockStockStockStockStock50-70 daysStockstoc!:::StockStockStockStockStock8 to 12 Heeks3 to 6 WeeksStockStockIndefiniteS$ockStockJune204020100100100100100505050505040One Time CartridGe Fuses - 30 AmpsOne Time Cartridge Fuses - 40 AmpsOne Time Cartridee Fuses - 60 Amps15 Amp Plug Fuses20 Amp Plug Fuses25 Amp Plug Fuses30 Amp Plug FusesPin Type Insulators5/8 11 x 18" D. A. Bolts5/8" x 16 11 Ditto5/8 11 x 18" :r-fachine Bol ts5/8 11 x 16" I'lachine Bolts5/8 11 y <strong>14</strong> 11 Nachine Bolts28" Crossarm Braces~6.0012.1012.104.904.90LI-.904.9021.3541h3841.5131.8L t29.3026.7531.85StockStockStockStockStockStockStockStockStockStockStockStockStock120-150 daysL.. ____________ _J ___ ,_________________ _--- ----,--------------, ,---


~F-'OEMENT - MERIDIAN~'L1~!\EITYMINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>,CITY OF OXFORDFHICEDEUVJ.:HY DA':L'EGRAYTl!\R ELECTP.IC CO .-ContinuedL~O20080 Rolls5025252525251020,2510250251+II-20103001802L~1:202512025.252c:'10201800 F ounii.s5/8 11 Eye NutsSquare ~)ashersFriction TapeInsulated Clevises30 Amp. Prim.8.ry Fuse LinksliD Amp. Irimary Fuse Links50 Amp. Pfimnry i'11se LirL"k:s60 Amp. Primary Fuse Links75 Amp. Primary Fuse Links125 Amps Primary Puse LinlwPlue Ty'Oe F"S0: CutoutsFlugs for AbovePrm"'lry Cuto",Jts1>Jire HoldersSeconc1ary Racks ,·Jith InsulatorsStreet Li~':hts o.ml l1rael:etsStroet Lir;ht LuminairsLic:htine ArrestersCo:opeI'1Jeld Gr01.m,d Rods:!i':i_l:rn Cutouts1000 LUTJlin Series h'l.m:rs2500 L"t.l!rin Ser:tes Lnm:')s100 ~·Jatt l/ledium Base wmpsF01.,-r Pin Crossarms20(', Amp. }~ole Top 3"'i tr:-h':'..L KV Clevises lEt-· In!JulntorsInsulator rins, Lag ScreH TypeTransfoI'111er FinsPressed Steel Insulc:or H.nsScrm.; ri'ype AnchorsStrain Clamps, D. E.Scre-I;! Anchor Installin~~ HrenchITo. G T~T.1P rdire::~3/+.483.2/~39.9376.31L~7 .00/',,7.0047.0056.0056.00151.00356.00<strong>14</strong>7.00915.0027.44272.578.38 Each19.20 Each7.32 Each199.003.50.30 Each.60 Each.12 Each333.46282.90108.1;.05.'2. L,350.2590.023.17 Each130.,'2015.0038.80 c:rr120-150 dGJrs '\StockStock120-150 daysJ - 5 \.,Teeks3 - 5 :.leeks3 - 5 Hoeks3 - 5 ~Jeeks3 - 5 Heeks? 5 i·leeks8 - 10 Heoks8 - 10 \o!eel:s1+ - 5 Heeks30 - L~5 days1:~0 - 150 days120 - 150 rlrtysf5 - 10 HeeksG - 8 HeeksStock.3 - t; ~)eeks30 daysStock30 days120 - 250 (bys/0 -8 ~.TeeksStock120 150 clays110 1.50 rl.ays120 - 150 d9.Ys6 - 0M HeeksStock6 - 8 ~.Jeeks90 - 120 c1a:,rsI204.02010010010010010050505050501;.0L,O200'In Polls5025,2525252510.'20?C','.-1025025Ie2010.3001802L~120')C',.. ~12n2 r2)One 'r:'ime r:artrid[:e Fl;.ses - 30 AmpOne TiT'e C'1rtridge :~uc;cs - 1:.0 Amp.011e 'l'ime Co.rtridge ::fuse:] - 60 Arup.l~ Amp. Pln~; 'Tuses20 Amp. Flug Fuses25 ft..np. Plug Fllses30 .'!.TIp. Plu;:: Fu.sesPin ':lyne InSUlators5/8" ~- 18 11 D. A. Bolts5/8 11 x 16 11 Ditto5/8 11 x Fj" Ho.chine Dolts5/2 11 x 10" }Jnch5 'tJA Bolts5j;}11 ~r 11;." Hachine DoHs.'28 11 Crossarm }\race'S5/8" Eye HutsSr~ Hare i'lashers'?rictiol1 TapeInsulated Clevises30 [unp. Frimary :0'1..1.so LinksL~O AJar. Frimar;l Fusr:: Liliks:;0 :lnp. Primary Fuse Links(,0 Amp. ?r~~mar:,/ ?use Links75 AY11'. Pi' i.ri8ry~us() T inksl~::; Amns. Pril11'J.r7 ?usc LinksPll.lf:i.'yr,e01c8 C~utouts~·l·· "'" f'or AbovePrimC'.r7 Cutouts:-!ire HoldersSeconrlC'.ry R'lcks I·Ji th Insulators;3treet LiChts and JracketsStrAet Light Lumin[1irsLjr:htin:i.nz ArrestersCOl,perHeld Ground RodsFil~' Cutouts1000 L1..1'::il~. Serif'!~ T "":'-~'2500 L1JJnin Series Larlps100 Hatt !·:edim1. 'Gase LamrsFrur Pi'l Crossarr:,s200 :\m;')•. 'lIe 'ol'op S~'Titch:::.4 KV CJevisos '.nth InsulatorsInsulator Pins, Lar~~ Scrm-l l.'Y1')e'I'ransf'or:oer PinsPressed Steel Insulator Fins~6.001:::.1012.10/~.901;.901-;-.901;..9022.//+10.381:1.5131. 8:/,.,2


34-rMINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD---.----'---'-'---'-~--'----.. : .. ====;QuanityName <strong>of</strong> ItemPriceDe li very De. teSCUTHR1tN10201800 Lbs.SlJrFLY CO. - Continued:Screw Type AnchorsStrain Clamps, D. E.Scrm! Anchor Installing ('TrenchNo. 8 TBFP \.JireSTt: AET C. mBY COlIP A.ITY :201~0201001001001001005050505050401~020080 Rolls5025?t;'-.-':'52525102025102502541+20103001802/~1202512025252510201800 Lbs.One T~e Cartridge Fuses 30 - Amp.One Time Cartridge Fuses !~O - Amp.One Time Cartridge Fuses 60 - Amp.15 &ap. Plug Fuses20 fump. Plug Fuses25 Amp. Plug }llses30 kmp. Plu~ FusesPin Type Insulators5/8" x 18" ]). A. Dolts5/8 11 x 16" Ditto5/8 11 x 18" Hachine Bolts5/8"x 16" Hachine Bolts5/8 11 x lJ." Nachine Bolts28" Crossarm Br8ces5/8" Eye NutsSquare I'lashersFriction TapeInsulated Clevises30 Amp. Prirnary Fuse Links40 A.np. Primary Fuse Links50 Amp. Primary Fuse Links60 Amp. Primary Fuse Lin.les75 Amp. Primary }


(", 348:::::---.-DEMENT - MERIDIANMINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDName <strong>of</strong> ItemPriceDelivery DateGENEHAL202510250254I.201030018024120251202525?510201800 Lbs.:GLECTIUC 81'11'LY CO - ContinuedP1ue Type Fuse Cot outsP1ues for AbovePrimary CutoutsHire HoldersSocondary Racks uith Insulatorsstreet Li;~hts and Bracketsstreet Li~ht LuminairsLiehtninc Arreste1'sCo:operue1d Ground HodsF:i In Cutouts1000 Lum.in Series kmps.? 500 Lumin Series Lamps100 l:h.tt Hedium Brise LampsYour Pin Crossarms200 Amr. 1)ole Top S"d tch? .L, KV Clevisos }]i tIl InsulatorsInsulator Pins, L'lG :3creu 'rypeTransformer PlnsPressod Steel Insulator Fins""~"""'·T Type Ancl'orsStrain Clamps, D. E.Screi-] Anchor Installing '.frenchITo. 2 TEl-IP l..Jiro:)356.00 StockU.? .0010 1'.'eeks915.00 5 i-leoks27./+4 Stock218.62 90 - 120 days7.90 Ep.ch 8 l-Tenks19.20 Ep.ch 10 He ,ks7.82 Snch 8 Heoks207.81 Stock3.50 10 60 Days.30 E3ch 30 - GO Days.60 Eoch 3Cl - GO Days.16 Ee.ch 30 - 60 D3ys240.00 30 - GO Days296.10iO - GO Dn;.TsJ08 ./i-OSt. ocl:52.M!- 90 - 120 Days50.24 90 - 120 Days90.02 90 - 120 Dnys3./I·v E2Ch 90 - 120 D8YS])+0.70 stock15.00 90 .- 120 Dc.yr339. 52 Indefini teLIlJE l·IATERIAL CO:201;-0201001001001001005050505050~.O1;-020080 Holls5025?t:;'-.-'2525251020251025025I,!,2010300180241202512025252510.201800 PoundsOne Tlme Cartri(l.~~oOne 'l'iem Cnrtric1r;eOne Time G.r,rtric1.:;e15 Amp. P1u~ Fuses20 Amp. FIvG }'uses.;?5 IL"ip. Plue Fuses30 I\.mp. Plur; FusesH'usesFusesFuses. in Type Insulators5/8 11 x lS tl D. A. Bolts5/8 11 x 16" Ditto5/8 t1 x 18" H['.chine ;-lolts5/8 11 x 16" Hachine Dolts5/8 11 X JJ:Y I:b.chine Dolts28 11 r.roSsarm JraC0S5/8" Eye NutsS(';uare I.JashersFriction TapeInsulated Clevises- -30 Amp. Primary Fuse Lin1\:S1:0 Amp. Primary ~i'use Links50 Al:lp. Primary :?us 0 LinksGO Amp. Primary ~i'use Links75 ArJp. Primary ~~use Jinks125 Anp. Primary Fuse LimesPlug TY'e Fuse CutoutsP1ues for abovePrinary CutoutsHire Holders30 A.mp.40 Amp(;0 AnpSecond"'ry Racks \lith InsulatorsStreet LiChts and DracketsStroet Light LWllinairsLightning ArrestersCoppeT'1Jo1d GroLUlCl RodsFiJJn Cutouts1000 Lumin Series Lamps.2500 LUJ11in Series Lamps100 ~ll".tt Hedium 138.3e Lamps;:,'our Pin Crosse.r:ls.':200 Amn. 1'ole '1'01' SHitch?./ .. h.'V Clevises \lith Insu1ntorsInsub.tor Pins, Ln!': ScrOH TypeTransformer PinsPressed Steel Insulator FinsSCre1} TYT)e An~horsStrai~1 Clam~s, D. !~.Scrm·! i\n~hor Insta11illg ~!:renchNo. 8 'J.'lI-IP HireNo bidNo ~lldNo BidNo BidHo Die'!.Ho BidNo Bid22.629;-.3841.5131.8429.302\.).7531.873/+.1,83.2.4.No Bid75.8151.0051.0051.0061.0061.00165.00No BidNo 3id915.0027.1;1+2~4.[n6.23 Each.21./;.7 Each7.82 Each217.231;..27No DidNo DidNo DidNo }JidNo Did108.l r O75.0950.2370.033.13 :S'Cch15//-.1013.75No BidFactoryStockSteckStockStockstockStockS'kck30 Days30 DaysStockStockStockstoel:Stock60 - 90 DaysStod::SLockStock30 - '::'f) D'17S30 - GO DaysStockStockGO D'1Ys30 Days30 - /,5 D2YS30 D"'ysStock60 Days60 - 90 Days60 Dnys--After due consideration <strong>of</strong> the foreeoin bids, A1derl"an Ben J. Hilbun rnnde a motion thatHr. Harrison be authc·rizp - L,.. study the bids and accent the :)ids he thOUGht the bestand 10Host bidsr:'or the supplins needed. This motion '~!3S seconded by AJ.derman Ii. S.Sisk, nassed unrmimous1y, ~:mr, it is so ordered.


______\349 .MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDThe Mayor and BOt!rd Entered into Q cliscussion 0: the present necd <strong>of</strong> cash onhand for current expenditures <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> ~;oyer~nt. It \-Tas brol1ght outthat certain revenues and taxes uOl:ld be available Hithin the near future totake care <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong>'s cu...ryent expenditures; ho'.!ever, it 'as decided that thesUl'l. <strong>of</strong> ~)8,000.00 uoul(l. be necessary in order for the <strong>City</strong> to meet irnmedi2telyits current obligations and tbat a loan for such amount should ho negotiated.On motion <strong>of</strong> Alderman Hickey, seconded b-' Alc'l.erman Sisk, it Has movGd that the:Hayor be authorized to negotiate a loan in the maximum 8;.110tU1t <strong>of</strong> ;:;;8,000.00for the <strong>City</strong> and that he be authorized further to execute tbe necessary promissorynoteG or any other paper to seCUL8 the said indebtedness. Notion ,·rascarried unanimously.******************************Cn motion made, soconded 9.nd passed unanimously, it 1,113.8do nm! recess until 7:30 p. 1:., Honday, }19.y 21, 1951.•. _ __ _ _____ .• _ _ __ . __ ~ordered ths.t th:.ts Board~J.___ ~_ ••_________________________..JL__,IIIIII


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD:::.:::.:-- ,-- ...DEMENT - ~1ERIDIANRJ-ZCESS, :0.J::CESS, n'~CESS, l\.EGU LA~;: I::EZTII~G 7:30 f. V. I:AY 22, 1951Pursuant to a recess order entered on lA'..ay JJ" 1951, the H


_____\351r:-:=-=o------- -MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD-- .... -1~;~~;-::;~;;;-;~-;--·-"··-~-·----------------- ----------------------------------- ---------------.-----__ ~ __._ __ c_--_c ____ ~ ~_--_-_-____________ - ________________ c ___________-' ____ .____---..-------- -- -- C- ____-'-________ ---"" -.-- ----- ---------- -----------:.:7------11 -=Came on for consideration the matter <strong>of</strong> transferring funds from the H::JectricRevenue FlIDd to the General Fund to be used for the improvement <strong>of</strong> system, B_ndafter a discussion <strong>of</strong> the matter, Alderman B. O. Elliott l'1.c'lde a motion thatsaid trc.nsfer be mttde on the approval <strong>of</strong> Hr. Price, the <strong>City</strong> Attorney. Thismotion 1ms seconded 1:1


352MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDDEMENT - MERIDIAN*"7:30 P.1, ,f1'1. 1951Pursuant to .'1 recess order mIterod on l'lay 22, 1951, the l,jayor and '300.rn <strong>of</strong> Alclermen meton June 5, 1951, in the I,lt.nd1-1hore tho fo 110Hing uere rresen t:R. x. ~Jilli::l!ns, ITayor, PresidbgD. C. Elliott, AlclerrlE'tD at LargeBen J. Hilbun, Alderm~:m ~'hrd Onel:l. T. Chane,ler, Alderr1an '.lard ThreeH. S. Sisk, AlderTt'an tIc.I'd ~hreeRobert H. Hiclcey, Alderman Hnrd FOlIT* * *J. \oJ. Price, <strong>City</strong> ,11.ttorneyC. Z. Harrison, Superintendent Licht Der'rrtpentE. F'. LOIre, <strong>City</strong> En2inoerC. F. !.i'uJJ'1er, Deruty ClerkNm·Jt King, NarshalAfter tl'e Tleetin" h0.5 been opener' ac~ordinf'to-Hit:to le.;J, thE) foll01.ring bUsin8ss '.!as LadUpon motionc"':'.de by AlderrlEm 1,.,. 'I'. r,hQndler, se~oDded by AldertlrJ.n Hobert ~'J. Hic1:ey and~assE:~d unanimNlsly, it. '.lac; O]'cle2'ed tha.t t'be 'linut'38 <strong>of</strong> the ,.revions r.18eting be ad<strong>of</strong>tedas read.TJrorl T10tion l:1~ .. :-~c ~y A.lc1 tJr;-18.::: :=.. C. ~11j ct t, !JcccY~d(x: h::l :\l(lcr:~;'l:;.n I!. S. So}:, o.21:I~a;:3:3ed l1l13.nimc:usl;:" , 5t lJ2S 01'(102'8::.1 th~t t!,ds ~ic~"rrl ric> nOl! .::1r1j ourn s~n(> , e.Mayor


__________________3531-----------------------------------------_____________ ~DEMENT - MERIDIAN-c ~:"--____ ~_-.:..=~'-----'-MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDlU 'T I T E D S T A T l~ S 0 Ii' -1l' E p J.', .;. , ~--I C AS T !~ T E 0 F L: I S ,s I S 0("I I F P Ic (I 1Tj\TT Y 0 F L A Ii' A Y II: T T Ei';C I T Y 0 F 0 A-.:r H' 0 n D* * *~


354-.-.~-,..~ ___ ~EMENT - MERIDIANIMINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDACCCi.ET no_,-220221222R. E. Todd, s':t1ar3' for HayR. X. Hi1liarns, salar? for HayIra Hills, sa1ar;;' for nay-·l>:';. 50 to.x iii tl __ held223 E. }-. L()'l:le, salnr:l for Hay221 j . Hoody Nelson, salary for }1ay240 Bill Imnon, s8.1a1'Y for Hay?.1"1 110 land Leister, salary for l'la:'225 G. D. Parl:er, I, ,sund.'ws Hit', Fire DeT)artr:lont226 C. P. Fulmer, salary for Hay - ,.'3.90 tax Hit 1 : 1 1eld.227 (;l'ar1es G. stone, salar;, for Hay-'.35.40 tax ',lit!lr:01d228 '0eatrice H. Stone, salary for j·by -:4.80 tax l.d,tl: 1 'e1d229 HcCallister Waters, salar~' for Eay230 Lafnyette Copnty Healt]' Dopartnent231 Lafayette C:ounty LF:rnry, pro-r!"ta232 Chancery C:lerl:, Lafayette County, rest "'oom233 J. 1.1. Price, salary for lio.y17? C. :t. 21.JJJ1'Or, De~'uty C1erl~, potty ce.sh - envelopes181e Tl,e"'irst Hation:,,_~ RanJr, k.x 'I!i t11l'1.olcl for A:,ri1I?!. C. 1. Ful:1er, Denuty Cler1:, payroll l~ay 15, 1951199 C. P. 1')7')')(')') '. ?~. r_-223227"l'~'~: • ~D1(5.00')', r}:,,~__ U."_'J")1....-'. t:·r/J ,/;/-.?71:7.'-~04Jl.12~.75?5.0nIlG.!,O1, '73''. ~)5/t5.00?('... nn-' ,'• l.'"\.):;.50':.:"1 I_, • ...L r27.559.38


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD35~Iii... ------.------.. ------.. --.----.--.. -.----.... -----:~=====DEMENT - MERIDIAN; ....___. _ ....#-i._.__._.__"'-'_ .....__. _ ...__._-._._._.c.:_'_..' .-'-___._._._._.-'-___ ... _ ..__._ .•...______.. _.___.._ .'-_.. _ •..•._.__............- ..•_ .••....'_'__ • -..--.......... r=1; .29930030030030130130130230230230230330330L~30,130!~ .305306307308,3093103113123133JJ}315316,316316317318319320321322323324325326327328328293293standard ~-Telders Supply Go., shop SUI)1ilies<strong>Oxford</strong> Auto P['.rts Co., supplies for equ.:i·rmcnt repairs<strong>Oxford</strong> Auto P2.rts Co., SurIilies for sho:!,<strong>Oxford</strong> Auto PD.l'tS Co., Sl.1.J':::,lios for rolice car repnirsEotts Brothers IIarduct:!'.'8, sl'Y'}llios for equip. repairsHC'tts :3rotters Harc1.\Jaro, suppli8s street mnir1tenanceNotts -=:rothors Earchmre, SH1'l'lios for sanitation dellartnentOzbl'rn-:\bston C: Co., shor 3u:r'1~liosOzburn-Abston 8.~ Co., 3uT:pl-i.os {'or :'01:; co car repail'sOz;'m.rn-!l hst01l e: Co., tire ,,11(' tuiJe for serviC'o trnckOzburn-:~1,stoY' t: Co., f:::r(1 br~lt for "lus],or motorOle Hiss Service Station, valve stens,(~roD.so & stop lOt1kOle :liss Service Sttion, +Sre an,1 tube for service trllckH. :rl. Eall, sharpenin;; tools for street maintenanceH. R. Hall, shar::*lninc:; }a,1!m mouor and makinr: blade for mOHerlI. R. Eo'll, sharpeninf1, 2 lmm mOl.'ersDalrymple Equipment Co., carburetorF. ~1. Be~J, an,1 Son, l,arts an,l. labor on equipmontFatton-Courtnoy H8.rd1!nrc, supplies for repairsHuggins and Hilbun Hotor Co., Gas for poljce carThe J. E. Neilson Co., shovels anr, filesNyers and Knir;ht Equipment Co., pitch fork n.n' ~:asPidGeon-Thomas Iron Co., 50 lbs. Hiy;inr: raGs31JJott Hard~Jo.::re Co., com. brick for street (John Cullen),Standard Ser"ice St?tion, transmission greaseElliott Hard',ro.re Co., sup:,lies for street maintenance<strong>Oxford</strong> Asphalt Co., 100 tons <strong>of</strong> asphalt IS 1:;8.50J. B. C'1.r:onter anr~ Son, 2 tires am1 tubesJ. B. Car:!,enter anrJ Son, 50 cals. J-:eroseneJ. B. Ccr!,onter aYlr; Son, 1 faD beltGethricht-Reed Drug Co., merthj olate an r1 banrl air,sOx?ord As:!,halt Co., 10 hrs. slopinG Abernatlw' s ~Tardli.4f1- Service St.,tion, ,"Tease D.:'10 luiJricationP. A. '\Hlson, ~::a3 , Hash, rease, etc. Police carl!'nited Gns Cor:rorD.tion, April and Hay bill Police Sto.tionBoyce G. Bratton, care <strong>of</strong> priso'v~rsSOl,ther:l Boll 'fel. & Tel. Co., May bill Police Office<strong>Oxford</strong> Asphalt Co., 7:~- Hrs. grac1ing Freeelr:1an T01mPhill:: ps Clinic, J1lD.dieal treatment for ~Hllis BurtC. G. Hus:e;ins E: Son, supplies street maintenance!{usseE Fude;e, gravelD3.ley L111nbcr Co., naterial for street maintenanceDaley LUf,lber Co., snp!,lies for repairsStandard Oil Co., gas a11c 1 . oil for service truckStandctrd Oil Co., gas an(~ oil for service truckTOTAL_. SCI-iOeL __ l"HND .... 0..----1i-2 J. D. Cole, snlar;'f for Hay39 Tl,e First Nr'.tional Bank tax ,vi thheld for April40 C. T'. Fi lmer, Deput~T ClerIc, pa~rrolll1aoT 15, 1951ii-I The GoneralF1md, transfer'e3 C. P. Fulmer, De:nuty Clerk, payroll Hay 30, 195<strong>14</strong>f1- Hississippi School Supply Co., naterial for instruction.1~5 The Hurley Company, Inc., miscellaneous supplies1:-6 Elliott Lumber Co., supplies for repairs47 Hississippi School Sup!,ly Co., janitor supplies48 Southern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co., may bill Elem. School/",,9 The Office Suy:rrly Co., supplies for ins ruction50 Heynolds P. 8.: H. and Elec. Service, Darts anrl. ser"ice51 The <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, supplies52 Georgia School <strong>Book</strong> Depository, Inc., admin. expense53 S. C. rro<strong>of</strong>, materb.l for instruction54 Elliott Hard'v!are Co., sl}.pplics for renairs55 <strong>Oxford</strong> Electric '.... 0., projector lamp ane1 Service56 University Hir,!1 School, U. H. S. tuition57 lJnited Gas Corporation, ellS bill for April and Hay58 Hiss Rich"rdfr,n, petty cash59 University H, igh School, supplies for 6th grade picnic61 UniversHy HiZh School, tlming tuo pianos60 University High School, oxtrn clerical '\wrk62 Tho J. E. i'Tailson Co., n~.trol picnic62 The J. E. Neilson Co., coal Por Negro School(.J <strong>City</strong> Grocery Company, supplies for Home Ee. Dept.G4 <strong>Oxford</strong> Colored Hasonic Lodge, rent for lvIay65 <strong>Oxford</strong> Electric Co., service66 <strong>Oxford</strong> Light and Water Plant:Grammar School ~;;70.68 - April bill, ;?53.l0 Hay bill66 Colored School - ~?60. 72 ~ May billTOTAL~ -~. -.---~---- ...._.2/1-3227?43,223227239


356MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD'i' (. ',mOlT350353~;~o364379378C.' • FuJ~'l1er, Del'utv Clerk, April 1951 '·J/h tnxFayro11 Hay 1, throl1;:h I·hy 15, 1951 -:::29./.0 tax HithheldReftmded D01Josi ts to C. r. ?ulm8r, Fotty Cash/1;1, Servine Station , 1!- Ibs. <strong>of</strong> lubric~tincsre!"'.se:~er1mjnGton nand, Inc. , 1 sHivel chairSoutliorn S,- ,·tina1, forms for time su l!~lar:rCnTro11 Typeuri ter Co., typoHri tor stcmdHaney Chevrc1et Co., 1 Chevrolet truckNordeber[~ He,uufnctlirinc So., ge.sp:ets for enE:ineFaid to lItmidpality, April billinGPayroll for month <strong>of</strong> :Hay, 1951 -':~<strong>14</strong>5.50 t,ax uithheldExpense money for delivery <strong>of</strong> truc';. GO AtlantaHeftmded deposits to C. p. Fulmer, for Fetty CashFnyro11 period Hay 16 tbrough Hay 31 - ;:40.L;.5 tax 'Hi t}lJlOldBlaylocks Drug St.ore, flea :now3.er DDTTar" for n011 truckSouthern Bell Tel. (~ Tel. Co., 6ffice e: Pm-Ier PlantTennessee VaJley Authority, purchase <strong>of</strong> pOHorl1emrhls Licht Gas & ~'Jo.ter, rep::tir to transformerCentral Service Ass 'n., H:J.~r bilJ:inCThe :1arren Corporntion, forms for collectlngOle Hiss Service Station, lJUrchase <strong>of</strong> tireElliott Harduqre, T~liscellaneous electrical suppliesTell.l1eSSee Valley E1ec. Supy)l,y Co., electrical st'.T'})lies\;Testern Auto .lcssodate Store, 6 clamps<strong>Oxford</strong> ~lectric r:o., miscellaneous sur'plies for ArmoryGr9.~rbar Electric Co., electrical su:!,pliesPatton -Courtney Hch",., misce11nneous suppliesSouthern SW"ply Co., electrical suppljAs:Hctts Brothers Hard1:l~re, mj scellaneous sunJ'liesDement Frinting Co., binder for Haute ControlStuart C. Irby Co., electrical sm'J'liesThe crLford EcC:1e, <strong>of</strong>fice sup!)ljos anc' advertisementGeneral Electric Supr1y Cor1')., electrical suppliesElectric Ireter Servir.e, meter partsC. p. Fulaer, Deputy Clerk, to reimhurse Petty CashOxfor(1, Hotor Co., door glass anc1 reGulatorJ. B. Carpenter o.n(l Son, tire and tube<strong>Oxford</strong> SaH W.l1, purr.ho.se <strong>of</strong> rOlJ.,'t}} lumberTOTAL::;:211.10331.74152.501.eOlOO.SO11.0018.001,725.0012.665,532.502,l c 07.201,.0.00125.97!;~1.23?0810.0017.80/+,(560.003[' 5. 66111.7617.0233.9017.60F~5. 712.101.30302.90.6085.051.64:: .35857.123?/+02/+/;..76Ml.~~O20.228.2933.':"918.00.:'18,393.75'"237238238185192198202252329330331331332333334335336337Beulah Sharp Lyles, saL."lry for I·ray -~9.90 to,x 11ithhe1dIra Hills, sGlary for 1!ayIra Hills, salary for HayThe First National Bank, tGX ,Ji thheld for AprilLaster Frierson, rental on trucl;::C. T. FulJner, Deputy Clerk, nay-roll 11ny 15, 1951C. Po Fulmer, De~ut=! C;JerI:, pettjr CGshC. r. FuJrner, De~,ut:r Clerk, pn:rrc11 H,'1Y 30, 1951Central Servir.e Association, equityr:entral Servire Assor-iation, billjnr; expenseElliott Hard~·r8re Co., SUPT,lies (coll,plings) '.'h.ter De})t.Elliott Hardlmre Co., supplies -POl' ',;Tnter Dert.Badr;or rleter lLfg. Co., ,·rater --leters and nartsJ. H • Oliver and GOYr1T)any, bronze screen 'dire 8: he.rduareHockHe 11 Hanuf')cturinc Co., 'VTO tor neters qn(1 y>artsSeuthern Supply Co., snlv. rer1ucers 9.nrl ells1.Jells l·bc~ inery c: Supply Compan", \


35 71DEMENT - MERIDIAN11 ARRANT NO. TO ~JHCHMINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD--------_------------c-c----------·--------·----. -..,...,...,=.=_==-==::dII!1ACCOliNT NO.Al1CUNTSIECIAL STREETI' INPROVE}:lENT FUND # 2209188191193197207209?<strong>14</strong>246250338-


I\MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>1 CITY OF OXFORDDEMENT - MERIDIANCamEl on for considerc.tion the 11'1.ttor <strong>of</strong> ·;lo.yinc~ ~homas E. Ethrid[1,o for his :Jervices inconnectiol' uit}, the ho.ndlinc; <strong>of</strong> thr "~::25S,000.00 Spccial:3t.reet Im~)rovenent notes <strong>of</strong> the('it~T <strong>of</strong> Oyford. Aftor due consirl.e:ration, Aldermttn Ben J. Hilb1.m moved that Hr. Ethridgebe paid:~750.00 for services already rendered, and the t'emaininr:250.00 ',!~1en the deal iscom:;-11otod. This motion 1JQ3 seconded, passed tmo.nimollsly, G.nd the Clerk i:J hereby authorizedto issue check to ThoTrlEl.s =t. Ethrid,:;e in tho amount <strong>of</strong> ,'::750.00.- "Caw' on for C0l1SJ.0era-Clon the 111'.1.tter <strong>of</strong> delinquent taxos fer George ~;inter and aftere. ~liscussion <strong>of</strong> t!10 m"tter, !\ldor~n Ben J. Hilbun moved that the fol101:JinC reductionsbe nade on tho follmri.n:::; assessments:l'-~ntel"s lIen's ,St.ore :J.l;~loo.rinG roo' Pa~e :02, Line 15, <strong>of</strong>'~he 1948 AssessI:1ent RollFixtures reduced to::500.00, Herch2ndise redtwoc1 to :::1,500.00.1.1inter f s Hen's StoTe apr'82.rinG on Po.:--;e 110, Line 13, <strong>of</strong> the 191J-9 Assessment RollFixt1J.-es reduced to ";750.00, Herchr>.l1.c1.ise"l,OOO.OOThis motion H8.S socondod by Aldern"".n n.obert '1. Hickey, passed unanimously o.nr1. it isso ol·derecl.Came on for consideration tl1e H'1tter <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> c~ro.ntinc; Hr. Du10n !~izeI~ermi3sion to use some <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong>'s In.nel near tbe Veterans HousinG 1.;nit for pasture.Aft',oyo Q discussio·· <strong>of</strong> the Lk").ttor, AldeTIT,rm Bon J. Hilbun movw' that l:Ir. Hize beal101:!ed to use said land for said purpose. Ald8rman Hobert VI. Hic1:ey seconded themotion and it p


35~~~::-......----- - ..:--~--.O£Mi!NT - MERIDIA.NMINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD'.-.. -.--' .. -.-----~-. _._ .. __ . __ '--C_. __,,---_. -- --- .. _--_._----_.-.,-:=-:=::.===- •. ------.-.-.... __ . ___ .--'.. _____ .. c_ ..... _____ - -=~l===1=;'!Alderman Hilbun moved the adoption <strong>of</strong> the following ordinance and Alderman Siskseconded the motion:AN ORDINANCE BAKING CERTAIN STREETS ONE-';lAY STREETS ANDPROHIBITING PARKING OF VEHICLES ON CERTAIn SIDES OF CERTAINSTREETS FOP. CERTAIN DISTAIJCES HITHIN THE CITY OF OXFORD,NISSISSIPPI, IlJSTRUCTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO NARK SAlJEACCORDINGLY, PRESCIUBIHG PENALTIES FOR VIOLATI N THETi.EOF,P:l0'i,TIDIHG THAT IT TAn~ EF1?ECT Il'1liEDHTELY, A2Tfl FOE OTHERPUR.POSES.Be it ordained by the Hayor and Board <strong>of</strong> AldeI'1'1en <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Oxford</strong>, Hississippi:No. 1. That parking <strong>of</strong> automobiles and other vehicles is herebyprohi bi ted on the fo11mring parts <strong>of</strong> the followinG streets and avenuesvlithin the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Hississippi:South side <strong>of</strong> l'wdison Avenue from North L'Ullar to North 15th Street;E3.st side <strong>of</strong> 13th Street from Jackson Avenue to Jefferson Avenue;East side <strong>of</strong> l1"th Street from Jackson Avenue to Jefferson Avenue.No.2. That the <strong>City</strong> Engineer is hereby authorized and instructed tolTk'l.rk the foregoing streets and avenues "lith yn11m-l lines so as to indicatethat parking is :0rohibited on said sides <strong>of</strong> said streets.No.3. That N'adison Avenue betvleen North LaIJ1.ar and 15th street, and13th Street bet1..1cen Jackson Avenue 3.nd Jefferson Avenue ano. l!:.th Streetbet'.!een Jefferson Avenue ano. Jackson Avenue are hereby designated as one-'.!ny streets, traffic to proceed East on that portion <strong>of</strong> Hadison Avenuehereinabove described and to proceed South on that portion <strong>of</strong> 13th ~treethereinabove described and to proceed North on that portion <strong>of</strong> l!:-th streethereinabove described.No. LI-. That any violation <strong>of</strong> this ordinance shall be ,unished by afine <strong>of</strong> not exceeding One Hundred COlOO.OO) Dollo.rs, or by imprisomentfor not loncer than thirty (30) c~ays, or b~ both such fine aJ 1 d imprisoment.No.5. ThDt oeCQuso this ordinance is immedi.::tte1y necessary for thepreservation <strong>of</strong> the public safety, that it be in force and take effect fromand after its passage, the Hayor and all members <strong>of</strong> the Board beingpresent and voting in favor <strong>of</strong> it.Adopted this 5th day <strong>of</strong> June, 1951.Lsi R. X. WilliamsR. X-~-~.Ji1lie.:rns, 1-1o.yo;";-----LsL Robert \·1. Hick=e ... y __Robert 1.-1. Hickey, <strong>City</strong> ClerkI, Robert H. Hickey, Clerk <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Hississippihereby certify that the foregdng ordinance const.itutes an Ordinance<strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> Oxi'ord, Hississippi, :1S adorted by the Nnyor and Board<strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> snid <strong>City</strong> on June 5, 1951Lsi Robert 1:1 •. Hi~:::-l{~ ____,, ___ .~..___Robert TT. Hickey, C:ity (' 1erk* *On motion lTk'lde, seconded. and l'D.ssed unanimously, jt HaS 0rdered that t.his Boarddo now recess lmti1 9:30 A. H., 1-Jednesday June 6, 1951.'---_____ ~ __ .~ __ II


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDDEMENT - MEPIOIAN-.-~m~CESS, HEGULl\.P. HEETING 9:30 A. E. JlT1E 6, 1951Pursuant to a recess order entered on June 5, 1951, the Hayor and Beard <strong>of</strong> Aldermen meton June 6, 1951, in the Hayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen's Chamber in the <strong>City</strong> Hall, ",hen and.VIhere the fo1101.]inc were present:R. X. Hilliams, JvIayor, :PresidingB. O. Elliott, Aldern..an at LargeBen J. Hilbun, Alderman 1-lard One1.J. T. Ch::>ndler, Alderman Hard TwoH. S. Sisle, Alc1err~qn Ward ThreeRobert IJ. Hickey, Alderman Ward F()t'xE. P. L01-1e, Cit.~, Enf,ineerC. Fe }'ulmer, Deputy Clerk* *A {'tor the moeting had been openec, accordinG to bH, the fol101.ring bus inc' ss ':r~.sto-Fit:hadf'ursuant to an advertisement in The Oxi'ord Eacle for bids 0" machinery to he r'3~eivedup until 7:30 P. H., Hay 1, 1951, bids vTere received from the follo'..1in[; comY'l~mies:Taylor Hachinery Co. , Nemphis, TennesseeHoad Buil rl 0rs Equipment Company, Hemphis, TennesseeDalrymlJle Equipment Company, Amory, NississilJrliNo decision UGS reached at the meeting vThen the bids i·rere opened pendinG trial <strong>of</strong>l112.chincry, and after said +-"ial <strong>of</strong> machinery, Aldermn.n B. O. Elliott ITl3.do a motion thatthe loard <strong>of</strong> Aldermen authorbe the Ha~Tor and the Oi t~1 Clerk tr- sien contract '.1i th theRoad Builders Eqnirmont Company <strong>of</strong> Hemphis, r~onnessee for T. r;. - Diesel Encino tractorl1i th front end 10C',c1er r:ttachrnent as per 3.dvert.is ement ,


..3611OEMENT - MERIDIAN- --- ---------~ ---=---'-------_.MINUTE_BOOK No.<strong>14</strong>, CIT Y 0 FOX F ~~~ ______________.. ..:~ ~..-----------------.......:~~~:---:...-.-.-------.--~--~.-.-.--..."....---:.....------;,.:..=_.. ~'.-- 1---·,I II .RECESS, RECESS, l1EGULA .. 11 f.'IEEl'nTG 7: 30 P. H. tTuLY :3, 1951IPursU3.nt to a recess order entered on June 6, 1951, the l-Iayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen J11cton <strong>July</strong> 3, 1951, in the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> A1dermen 1 s Chamber in the <strong>City</strong> H all, when e.nd"l-1here the following uere present:B. O. Elliott, Alderr'..'Ul .'1t L'lr~eDen J. II ilb1..m, Aldorn~m 'Jrlrd OneH. S. Sisl:, A1derr.18.n Hard ThreeRobort ~).Hickey, Aldorrnc.n Hard Four* * * * * * *C • ... .w... .Ha}.'rison, Superin '-endent Lic-;ht Dort.E. D LoHO, <strong>City</strong> EngineerJ. ~1 • Price, C:tty Attorney.. .C. p FuJI'ler, D'3~'llty Clor].::* * * * x ~ *After the meeting had been opened according to In"\-!, the fo110lJing business Has hadto-Hit:Upon motion m"'.de by Alderman U. T. Chn.nd1er, seconded by Alderman P..o.obert H. Hickey andpassed l..manimously , it uas ordorod the:t the J11inutes <strong>of</strong> the previous meeting be adoptedas Toad.Upon motion made by Aldernan Hilbun ,seconded by A1derrmn Hickey , andpassed lUlanimous1y, it "\-laS ordered that this Board do no"\-! adjourn sine die.IiI~--~---~Hayor/II_ll _________ ~ __--------------_~______ Jj


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I.MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD~-~ '.'363I----- .._..._--.--------,--_.._--_..---_.._-----------,-,---- --..-.-_._---- -- ...... -._----,--.. ------_._---,-:=-======'DEMENT - MERIDIAN.__ c_.-#--... _.. ,C,C.C.C..____. _-'-'--'C_._'___•.____-,'--I,I Il3811-3853863873883G92552873{'':>:J~3643 0n/~L06.3(:'01;.11/:-12le13/JJy/,15il-161+171 .. 1$LI-3111-19419419i~2042<strong>14</strong>.22!;-2j.':.2/;-/~.?51:2642.642~Ch",rle3 G. stone, salary for Jtme -:':35.40 tax '.rithhr11dBe8.tricc H. Stone, salary for June -:~4.80 tax l.l:ithheldLafayette C01.mty Health Departmenth~fayette County Library, pro-rataCh~.ncery Clerk, h'1fayette GOlmty, rest roomJ. H'. }:rice, salc'lry for JuneO:dord Chamber <strong>of</strong> Commerce, advertisement (:l,~ethodist Conference)The First Nation~l Bame, tax uithheld for HayC. ~). Fulmer, De:r'ut~r Clerk, }'a;:T!'oll June 15, 1951C. J? Fn]Jner, Deputy C ler1-::, retty cashlJoyle Luther, salary for Jtu1eRolD.nd Leister, sala::1 for JuneG. r. Fl1L'l1.or, De}!'llty C10rl~, rnyroll for J'lme 30, 1951Delta Clcer'1j_ccl Co., bleached multifo1d -Gol'clsHone Ice Co., ice boo~'.: for Ge,,~etcrJ' crmTSouthern Be:ll Tel. &. Tel. Co., I~ngineer' OfficeScnthern 13ell 7el. G: 7e1. Co., Fire Denartr:lontSouthorn Boll Tel. &. TeJ. Co., Cit? HallNntio!lc'J.1 FroQt1c-Gs Co., Janitor suppliesUnited Tobncco n11::1 Gandy Co., janitor suppliesEeynold:::; P. r.~ H. and E1ec. Service, supplies and laborOx:r:'ord Hotor Co., sUYlpl:i es for repairs ~i'ir8 truckHetts Brothers Ea:c'chm.re, ::lUliplies i;emetaryl-Totts lrot1'.el'S E2.rcbc.re, ::::unp15 os - Vets. AntsNetts Brothers IIo.rci.,lar'3, s'Ll~'pliGS - Cit;',' Hall upkeepJ. 11. 01ivor, and Co., },oHEir rom'ler for Ceraetary less c:'..'edit Hemo.Uniteo G::\s Cor~J(lration, ~c;as bill <strong>City</strong> H all (2 months)Burroughs A.dcUnC Ihchine Co., service froT:' <strong>July</strong> 50 to <strong>July</strong> 51<strong>Oxford</strong> Insu:r~nce A,'e'ency, bond for J.. H. Uillnl·f. II. l1inJ:lor, auc'l.i t for p~riod onaec. 3/3/51TOT] L. l(ot.c11in·'Cj Co., pndsThe <strong>Oxford</strong> Ea,:;le, 1e::;2.1 ~dvortiGinG'l'l:e <strong>Oxford</strong> E:3.C'10, <strong>of</strong>:':'ice sunplies<strong>Oxford</strong> Auto Parts, sUDplj_os "or Cemetnry'l'OTALAHOmTT---178 ::::2]je • Eo178 75.20136 162.5011+8 32.501<strong>14</strong> 15.00115 100.00166 150.00Vo.rious 100.10Vo.rious 323;00~h.ricus 11.17135 90.67135 G9.33VariCius 323.75127 9.40120 5.00124 10 •. S3135 15.5012LI- 6.75]27 71;..75127 (..51111-9 ~5.801.35 5.93120 11.50<strong>14</strong>9 10.78155 .60120 2.36123 29.32<strong>14</strong>6 16.40156 /,.0.00131 75.00l'e6 G.67122 25.85ACCOUHT lTQ.<strong>14</strong>6 ])).• 051,'20 -4.50_;',;3,996.17t,/+071 .. 081,09~.o9288353,,).(/.JuuLI-I0397/,291:-30'432433L:331;.34.LI-35!:.36/.361,,.37'/,38la91 .. 40l:-L!-1i /.-421..43444/.,45L)+'6/J;-7!...M'!~lrC/)~8'!r-~:~~, ,t).-+--t-".'//)LI-50J. t:;n'.r.;' v/51G. D. PD.rker, salary for June - ::::31.40R. ~. Tj_dHell, so.bry for JtmeIra ,Hills, snb.r~T for JuneIrD. Hills, S[l.lary for JtmeThe 'First National Balli-=:, tax Hitbheld for HayC. p. Fulnor, De-uty Cler l -, pa~rroll June 15, .1951C. :So FulDer, Deputy Gler~'::8 :Lor equ:\F~ent repairsOyford Auto P::rts, Sl'_~~l)l:iCS for re;'airsS~J.:i_o·tt I!nrc:: ..\:~.ro Co., '!1~t.cri~.1 for reraira:2:l1~.ot t I!crd~ .. f~.:Cc Co., ou:r:.)l-~ esOzburn-Abston [: Go., :::lU1';)l l .0S:'01' equi'~'L'ontOz1)u.~n-PJx3tO:'l [: Co., ;]l1IYll~_cs :Lor I"or'l~.1~'1sS(YLltl:crn ,S11~.!~.il~- r,o., 'r.!, ... tcY' 11030 for s~')ril~':lc~.r8~cirs?~t;,,">,J./ "" (:168. to225 165.00223 26.88228 26.87235 31.40Various 1,267.18217 & 243 1.95236 13.35Various 1,056.06229 18.90227 6.002L;3 1.80229 10.00239 10.00239 33.9720 1':.08227 2.86237 3.45239 ~,9.35237 9.45227 1.88~.39 21.15;cireo.se 227 1;..60227 51.84239 562.50237 3.68,':27 8.05227 .30239 79.21243 lL.G2?37 le3.53"'~Q,."'./ '" .83227 7.75239 .'25.27:?29 .3.78227 9.M,237 (./~6227 2C:.22!irII___ Ii .. __________ .


~-.-I=-c-...•I DEMENT - MER101ANMINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD,--, ~c./,,53, l::,~y .. --"-r1}55J r\1.. +" .J..,I r /. ;.. .... ' '-J. -:. (~~:r""~O~t!:.,(':~ '_-:.:~,,-~ _'011, ~::'.:JC1:~.J.l(J ,:~O: .. • l'O}j.CO C,:,.r_ - ther}1.'),-'~.J_ "02.. C: :'01. Co., Jl1'lC ;,:1.11 : ol-~ f"':; Of::'ic0tT~:.i·~+J·~(·~ ~1:8.J r,o::' -,("!:.-.·~t~lnl~, ~P}1C ; . .1=-~_~_ "'--'ol~.~o Of-"'~.cc~J(':"co ,~. --)r".t,to:", r:.~.J:"~ r.t -,...,~c:~. -:c~~~: -;~.·C=~()~.1·""2- ~'''.r:.' , t~:-,: '.T::~t">()l·'. ~::~C "~:'.Y·• ~.. '-'~;:_'-~"'r, :,:::.~r:_·cl: .!'11.}~~; ~_+~~, 2-0 ~'J_(:, "'-. ~-':"~_~cr, .~~.; ~.,*~~t ;:~_a:'11:-, ~-·.=·~·011 :-1"""~' ~~), l~-~l2:~:.'~-:::'r~-:.:-


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD3651I.,--------,--.....--.--.----.---.... '=c ... ~=-==465~,.,4~;::.,;·4&<strong>14</strong>68. -·-·---'---··--·-----~-··---ACC6UNT·NO_:_--navis Meter Repair & Supp~ Co., water maill elbowsCiatral Service Associatioa, bil.liJlg expe:ueCentral Service Associatioa, water ud dwer amorlizatioaDavis Meter Repair & Supp~ Co., water _ill elbowsTOl'AL518539542513IISPECIAL STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND It 2~6 Illinois Central Railroad Co., freight on supplies247$5.42291 The First National :Ban, tax wi tbheld tor May25616.40294 Thomas R. Ethridge, legal expense750.00354 C. p. FulJner, Deputy Clerk, payroll June 15Various 1,235.04357 Lester Frierson, rental on truck247 18.00359 A. B. Cullen, use <strong>of</strong> mixer and jeep24735.00360 A. N. !DYe, dozer time247 & 256 36.00363 Russell Fudge, sand and gravel247 & 262 636.22393 J. C. Hume, salary for June247gO. 0-5393 J. C. Hume, salary for June26290.2039g C. P. Fulmer, Deputy ClerkVarious 1,271.10400 Lester Frierson, rental on truck247 18.00401 A. B. Cullen, use <strong>of</strong> jeep and mixer24733.00402 E. P. Lowe, Jr., dozer time247<strong>14</strong>.00469 Metts Brothers Hardware, supplies for Filmore247<strong>14</strong>.48470 <strong>Oxford</strong>. Asphalt Co., grader hire - Price Street26244.00470 <strong>Oxford</strong> Asphalt Co., grader hire Filmore Ave.247 761.75471 Russell Fudge, truck hire, sand and gravel247 1,207.49471 Russell Fudge, truck hire265 42.00472 Choctaw, Inc., reinforced concrete culvert pipe24'7 630.00475 <strong>Oxford</strong> Asphalt Co., asphalt paving - Haley Sub.256 .6,M2.go475 <strong>Oxford</strong> Asphalt Co., asphalt paving - Avent Street255 1,633.go473 Russell Fudge, strip sod - Price St.262 300.00476 Road Builders Equipment Co., 64 brs tractor time (Filmore) 247546.95479 Road Btdlders Equipnent Co., l.4hrs tractor time (Tyler)265 124.29482 J. :8. Carpenter and Son, grease and :ruel267 .75.62486 standard Oil Co., tractor oil and grease2f:17 55.6STDrALSTREET IMPROVEMENT FUND It 3355 C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll June 15, 1951$153.1235S A.:8. Cullen, use ot mixer and jeep19.00477 C. G. Huggins and Son, 10 sacks <strong>of</strong> cement - Price st. Ext.23.00474 Russell Fudge, 498 Yds <strong>of</strong> block sod - Price Street Ext.174.30474 Russell Fudge, truck hire for Price Extension21.00474 Russell Fudge, gravel - ; Price st. Extension34.!5478 <strong>Oxford</strong>. Asphalt Co., grader hire Price st. Extension275.00480 Road Builders Equipnent Co., 'Z7 brs. tractor time - Price st. Ext. 239.71TDrAL. BOND FUND253 The Chase National Bank <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> N. Y.254 The Chase National Bank <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> N. Y.PARKING }£rER FUND290 The First National Bank, tax withheld for May362 Duncan Meter Corporation, May share <strong>of</strong> collections394 c. D. Malone, salary for June - $2.80 tax withheld395 M:re. Minnie Hartsfieaa, salary for June4S3 Miller Meters, Inc., main springs484 Charles C. Conroy (Miller Parldng Meter), repairing meters485 The <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, rubber bands,TurAL612 $4.30612 5.00TOTAL $9.30$2.80529.g3rn.2036.0020.713.90·90CORPORATION FUND CONTINUED- PARK COMMISSION4S8 Game Time, Inc., supplies4S9 Pocket <strong>Book</strong>s, Inc., supplies490491The <strong>Oxford</strong>. Eagle, suppliesStephens and Patterson492493The J. E. Neilson Co., suppliesDaley Lumber Company, supplies494 Southern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co. May bill for <strong>of</strong>'f'iceTOTALl78-A178-Al78-Al78-Al7S-A178-A.l~-A!IIIIL..-.-.~~~--- . _._._._-_._._---Ii ii)


366II~.I~.~~.--., DEMENT - MERIDIANMINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDWill Lcrw1s appeared betore the Mayor aDd Board ot Alderma with the f'ollwing resolutioa:Wkereas, the First Presbyterian Church :1Jl thelhlited. states, <strong>of</strong>' Oxt'ord, Mississippi, (a]:so called the PresbyterianChurch ia <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi) has been in the actual possessioDot a part ot a street hereiBaf'ter described tor at least7; or 100 years as we bellve aDd using it as a part <strong>of</strong>' the churchlot upon which the church editice is built, duriJIg all ot whieatime the Dll1ll1cipall ty <strong>of</strong>' <strong>Oxford</strong>, MiSSissippi, has .. ever claim.ed.the said street, or ill 8.'fq way, so tar as we know or belive, disturbedthe possessioJII. <strong>of</strong>' tu said church ot said street; alld Whereas,said street has Dever been opened or used as a street by' said DlUlIicipallty,w, whereas, said street is still UJIlused and UJIlo~MC1, aDd,whereas, under the circumstances it is right and proper, aDd iaaccord with equity and justice, that the DlUllicipality ot <strong>Oxford</strong>,MissiSSippi, cOl1vey and quit claim to the elders ot said chUrchthe street hereiJaat'ter described, f'or &JII.d in cODSideratiOJll. ot OAeDollar in cash;Theretore, beit resolved by the MA,'or and Bo&rd <strong>of</strong>'Aldermen ot the DlUlIicipality ot Oxf'ord, Mississippi, :1Jl regularmeeting assembled, that the lIlUD.icipallty ot <strong>Oxford</strong>, said state,sell aad convey \lJlto the elders ot the church at'oresaid in consideratioDot One dollar iD cash, the f'oll~ described street,to wit:starting at the southeast corner ot JA)t No. 18,thence west along the ,south line <strong>of</strong>' said lot 18a distance <strong>of</strong>' 12; teet more or less to the west lineot the said church IS property; thence south aJ.oJlgthe west liDe ot the property ot the said FirstPresbyterian Church in the U. S. <strong>of</strong>' Oxf'ord, Mississippi,to the south liDe ot a 30 toot street lJingbetWeJl said Lot 18 and Lot No. 21; thence east alOllgthe north line <strong>of</strong>' city lot No. 2l a distance <strong>of</strong>' 12;teet more or less to the Dortheast CarDer ot saidlot 21; thence north across said street 30 f'eet tothe point <strong>of</strong>' beginning, containjng 3750 square f'eetmore or less iD Section 21, township 8, range 3, assame, together with the two lots, are laid down aDddesignated on the map or plat <strong>of</strong>' <strong>Oxford</strong>, Laf'ayetteCounty, Mississippi, said map being OIl file iD thecity hall thereot, and a copy on file in the ottice<strong>of</strong>' the clerk <strong>of</strong>' the chancery court ot the county


---~ --- ------- --- ,--DEMENT - MERIDIAN---------------- -- - -- --- ~---'---ad state af'oresaid, situated, :Q'iDg, and beiDgill ~te Count,., Mississippi.Be it further resolved, u.d it is so ordered thatthe Mayor <strong>of</strong>' the miaicipalit,. <strong>of</strong>' Oxf-ord,. Mississippi,be and he is hereby directed to executefor ud OJ! behalf' <strong>of</strong>' said cit,. <strong>of</strong>' Oxf'ord,or m, uaicipalit,.or <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, a good aDd validquit claim deed conV'8)"iDg the street af"oresaid untothe elders <strong>of</strong>' the church aforesaid, to wit;L. C • .ADdrewa, Will Levis, W. A. Br;raDt, V. A. C-ou1ter,, D. G. Neilson, Sr., M. B. Gregor;r, Ira Hogg, D. S.Pankratz, W. W. Plrl.llips, J. W. Ward, B. J. Wi187,H. C. Wi1.,-, L. L. B1ars, am Karl Morrison, and Her.­man GlaDD, aad their successors in <strong>of</strong>f'ice, for aDdill cOJlSideratioa er OBedollar ill casla.After due cOl'lSideratiOD <strong>of</strong>' the f'oregoing resolutiOJl, Alderman B. O. Elliott madea motioa that. -the resolUtioD: be adopt$d as read after the apprcmil, <strong>of</strong>", the CittAt:t;OrB87 • This metioJlW&s seconded br AlderDml Rebert W'. Hickey mid passed'maDi.ous~. It was rurth.~r ordered that;. the Ma,-or be authorized to executethe f'ollewing quit claim deed.:STATE OF MISSISSIPPICOUNTY OF LAFAYETTEgUIT CWM DlmDFor and ill coDSideratioa <strong>of</strong>' oae Dollar ($1.00)_ cash in band paid,and other good and valuable considerati~the receipt <strong>of</strong>' all <strong>of</strong>' whichis hereby acknowledged, I, R. X. WILLIAMS, Mayor <strong>of</strong> the Cit,. or Mlmicipalit,.o£ <strong>Oxford</strong>, MissiSSippi, acting f'or and ill behalf <strong>of</strong> said Cit,. orMtm1cipalit,., do hereby conv.,. and quitclaim UJlto the ELDERS OF THE FIRSTPRESBYYERIAN CHURCH IN THE UNITED STATES, OF OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI, (ALSOCALLED THE PRESB!TERIAN CHURCH IN OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI), towit; L. C.Andrews, Will Lewis, W. A.Br;J1ult, V. A.Coulter, D. G. Nei18oa, Sr.,H~ B. Greg01"7, Ira Hogg, D. S. Parlkratz, V. W. Phillips, J. W. Ward,B. J. Wiley, B. C. Wiley, L. L. Byars, Karl Morrisoa and Herman Gl.emt,aDd their successors in <strong>of</strong>'f'ice, the following portion <strong>of</strong> aD UJlused streetsituated, lyiDg aDd beiJIg in the Cit,. or MuDicipalit:r f4 <strong>Oxford</strong>, r.r.,..tteCOUllt,., Mississippi, described as followa, to-wit:L___1. _____ _1 ",'·),!\!;i ~


368-!p--_. _·cEMENT - MER11:)lA~1-----MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDStarting at the southeast corner <strong>of</strong> Lot No. 18, thence westalong the south line ot said lot 18 a distance <strong>of</strong> 125 feetmore or less to the west line <strong>of</strong> the said church's property;theBce south along the west line <strong>of</strong> the property <strong>of</strong> the saidFirst Presbyterian Church ill the U. S. ot <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi,to the south line <strong>of</strong> a 30 toot street lying between said Lot18 and Lot DO. 21; theBce east along the north line or citylot No. 21 a distance <strong>of</strong> 125 feet more or less to the northeastcorner ot said Lot 21; thence north across said street30 feet to the point or beginning, containing 3750 square feetmore or less in Section 21, Tovnship 8, Range 3 West, as same,together vi th the two lots, are laid down and designated on themap or plat ot <strong>Oxford</strong>, Lafayette Couaty, Mississippi, said napbeiBg on file in the city hall thereot, and a copy on file illthe otf'ice or the clerk ot the Chancery Court <strong>of</strong> the C-ountyand State aforesaid, situated, lying, SlId being in LafayetteCounty, Mississippi..iThis deed is made in pursuance ot that certain resolution adopted bythe Board ot Aldermen ot the <strong>City</strong> or MUnicipality ot <strong>Oxford</strong>, LafayetteCounty, Mississippi, at their r.egular monthly meeting on Tuesday night,<strong>July</strong> 3, 1951, and said resolution being recorded in Minute <strong>Book</strong> <strong>14</strong>,at page 366 and 367 and being on file in the Mayor's otf"ice at <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi.Witness 1I\r signature this the 7 day ot J~, A. D., 1951Is/Approval:/s/ J. W. Price, <strong>City</strong> AttorneyE. P. Lowe, <strong>City</strong> EngineerCITY OR MUNICIPAIJTI OF OXFORD,LAFAYErTE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPIBY:LsL R. X. WilJiamsMAYORATTESTED:/s/ Robert W. Hick.,.CITY CLERKSTATE OF MISSISSIPPICOUNTY OF LAFAYETTE. Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority in and forthe ,County and State atoresaid, .the within named R. X. Williams, Mayor orthe <strong>City</strong> or. Municipality ot <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, wo acknov1edged that hesigned and delivered the above and foregoiDg ,quit claim deed on the day andyear therein mentioned.Witness may hadn and <strong>of</strong>ficial seal this the 12 day ot <strong>July</strong>, A. D., 1951.LsI J. B. Howell. Chancery ClerkNOTATYPUBLICJ. B. Howell, Chancery Clerk~ Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1952.


36ff\ik---,--- -MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD~--··-------·----DEME"NT-=~~-IA-"'N----'-o---------- ---------------------------------- - - -~- -- --~---- ------------------4!- --~-----'-'-'------'------- __"-_--'C. ___________ = ___ ~ __ c_-_ -'__--'-=-'___________ -"'-- ______'''_______________- ___ -'-______________________Bramlett Roberts appeared before the Mqor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermea with the foll.owiDeresolutiOll:_ --'--- _ --'- ---'--'.------- ",-,--,--,-oc,_oc- --- -- --- 'I ==-=-1_- IIWHEREAS, C. S. Haney and his predecessors, <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi,have beeD in actual possession <strong>of</strong> a part <strong>of</strong> a street hereiDaf'ter described.for at least 75 or 100 years as we believe, during all <strong>of</strong> vhic1ltime the <strong>City</strong> or Muaicipality <strong>of</strong> Oxf'ord, Mississippi, has Dever claimedthe said street, or in any W1', so far as we mow or believe, disturbedthe possession <strong>of</strong>' the said C. S. Haney and his predecessors <strong>of</strong>' said street;and Whereas, said street has never been opened or used as a street by said<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong>'Municipality, aDd, whereas, said street is still 'Ullused and \mope.ed,and, whereas, under the circumstances it is right and proper, and in accordvith equity and justice, that the <strong>City</strong> or Municipality <strong>of</strong>' <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi,convq and quit claim to the said C. S. Haney ",the street hereiaat'terdescribed, for and in consideration <strong>of</strong>' One Dollar ($1.00) ill cash;Therefore, be it resolved by the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong>' theCit,. and MuJdcipality <strong>of</strong>' <strong>Oxford</strong>, MiSSisSippi, in regular meetiDg assembled,that the <strong>City</strong> or Municipality <strong>of</strong>' <strong>Oxford</strong>, said state, sell and uonvey untoC. S. Haney, in consideration <strong>of</strong> One Dollar ($1.00) in cash, the followingdescribed street, to-wit;That portion <strong>of</strong> the UllUSed street ~ between said lots :Laand 21 as lies between lands <strong>of</strong> C. S. Haney being more partieularlJrdescribed as follows: BeS1mrlng at the southeast corner<strong>of</strong> Lot 19; thence south 30 feet to the northeast corner <strong>of</strong>' lot20; thence east twenty-f'ive (25) f'eet more or less to the northwestpart <strong>of</strong> that land in Lot 21 owned by the Presbyterian Church;thence BOrth 30 f'eet across said street to the southwest corneror that part <strong>of</strong>' Lot 18 owned by said Church; thence west wentyfive(25) feet more or less, containing 750 square feet more orless <strong>of</strong> an usused street lying between <strong>City</strong> lA»ts l.S and 21 iaSection 21, Townsldp g south, Range 3 West, <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong>' <strong>Oxford</strong>,County <strong>of</strong>' Iatayette, State <strong>of</strong>' Mississippi, as shown on two maps,one <strong>of</strong>' which is on file in the <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong>' the Mayor <strong>of</strong>' said <strong>City</strong>,and the other is on file in the <strong>of</strong>'fice <strong>of</strong>' the CbaBcery Clerk <strong>of</strong>'said County.Be it turther resolved, and it is so ordered that the Mayor ef the<strong>City</strong> or Municipality <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, be and he is hereby directedto execute for and on behalf' <strong>of</strong>' said <strong>City</strong> or Municipality <strong>of</strong>' <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi,a good and valid quit claim deed conveying the portion <strong>of</strong> the streethereiu,bon described unto C. S. Haney, and his successore, for and in consideration<strong>of</strong>' One Dollar ($1.00) in cash.Atter due consideration <strong>of</strong>' the foregoing resolutioQ, Alderman B. O. Elliot~ madea motion that the resolution be adopted as read after the approval<strong>of</strong>' the Cit,­Attoraey •• This motion was seconded by Alderman Robert W. HickE'1 and passed.nnanimousjf., It was t"urther ordered that the Mayor be authorhed to executethe followiDg quit claim deed:-; IIiI'JL . ____ _ _ _ t::) ,it----.-.--- -


=-_._-C::=..._~ .... ..:-DEMENT - MERIDIANMINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDSTATE OF MISSISSIPPICOUNTY OF LAFAYErTEQUIT CLAIM DEEDFor and in consideration <strong>of</strong> One Dollar ($1.00) cash in band paid,and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt <strong>of</strong> all <strong>of</strong> whichis hereby acknowledged, I, R. X. WILLIAMS, Mayor 017 tq.e <strong>City</strong> or Municipality<strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, acting for and in behalf <strong>of</strong> said <strong>City</strong> orMunicipality, do hereby convey and quitclaim unto C. S. HANEY, the followingportion <strong>of</strong> an unused street situated, lying and being in the <strong>City</strong> orMunicipality <strong>of</strong> Oxtord, Lafayette County, Mississippi, described as follows,to-vit:That portion <strong>of</strong> the unused street lying between said lots 18and 21 as lies between lands <strong>of</strong> C. S. Haney being more particularlydescribed as follCMS: Beginning at the southeast corner<strong>of</strong> Lot 19; thence south 30 feet to the northeast corner <strong>of</strong> lot20; thence east twenty-five (25) feet more or less to the northwestpart <strong>of</strong> that land in Lot 21 owned by the Presbyterian Church;thence aorth 30 feet across ~aid street to the southwest corner<strong>of</strong> that rrt <strong>of</strong> Lot l.S owned by said Chrueh; thence west twentyfive(25 feet more or less, containing 750 square feet more orless <strong>of</strong> an unused street lying between <strong>City</strong> Lots 18 and 21 inSection 21, Township S south, Range 3 west, <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> O:x:ford,County <strong>of</strong> IAfayette, State <strong>of</strong> Missi~sippi, as shown on two maps,one <strong>of</strong> which is on file in the <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> the Mayor or said <strong>City</strong>,and the other is on file in the <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> the Chancery Clerk orsaid Count,'.This deed is made in pursuance <strong>of</strong> that certain resolution adopted byThe Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> or Municipality <strong>of</strong> Qrl"ord, Lafayette County,Mississippi, at their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday night, <strong>July</strong> 3, 1951,and said resolution being recorded in Minute <strong>Book</strong> <strong>14</strong>, at Page 369 andbeing on file in the Mayor1s <strong>of</strong>fice at <strong>Oxford</strong>, MiSSissippi.Witness nw sigaature tIds the 7 day <strong>of</strong> Jul:y', A. D., 1951.Approval:/s/ J. VI. Price, <strong>City</strong> Attorneylsi E. P. Love, <strong>City</strong> EngineerCITY OR MUNICIPALITY OF OXFORD,LAFAYETTE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPIBY:lsI R. X, WilliamsMayorATTEST:/sl Robert W. HickeyCITY CLERK


--------------371~MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDotMENl' - MERIDIAN'---=:-~---"'---""-"-"-"--"--~""--"" ----"-"" -------------=--------------- ------------- --- --------STATE OF MISSISSIPPI!'ICOUNTY OF LAFAYETTEPersonal.1y appeared before me, the undersigned authority in and forthe State and County aforesaid, the within named R. X. WILLIAMS, Mayor <strong>of</strong>the <strong>City</strong> ~ Municipality <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, who acknowledged that hesigned and delivered the above and foregoing quit claim deed on the day andyear therein mentioned.Witness lIlT hand and <strong>of</strong>ficial seal this the __ D'ay ot J~, A. D.,1951.NOTARY PUBLIC* * * * * * *Pursuant to an advertisement in The <strong>Oxford</strong>.Eag1e for bids on electrical materials t. beused during the third.quarter <strong>of</strong> 1951 to be up until 7:30 P. M., Tuesday, Jw.,. 3, 1951,bids trom the following companies were received:Sbuthern Supply C~, Jacksoa, TellJUtsseeStuart C. Irby ~, JacksoJl, MississippiLine Material COIIl~, Milwaukee, WisconsaTennessee Valley Electric Su~ C~, Maphi s, Tema.G8Jlera1 Electric C01I1p8D7, MeRPai s, Tennessee.Aner due consideration <strong>of</strong>' the foregoing bids, Ald.erman Ben J. HUbun moved that Mr.HarrisOll, Superintendent ot the L1gltt Departmel1t, take all bids under considerationaJld accept the bid he t1dnks t. be the best and l8west bid.* * * * * * *Pursuant to aJl advertisement in The <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle tor bids Ol'l .tens1 for the constructioa<strong>of</strong>' a saed tor the service trucks tor the Light Department to be receivedup UDtU 7:30 P. M., <strong>July</strong> .3, 1951, bids t:rom tlle following cCllllp&J1ies were received:Reore Lumber C01Ilp8lV', Od'ord, MississippiDalq Lumber C~, Oxf'ord, MississippiAtter due consideration .t the bids fran the toregoina companies, Alderman RobertIf. Hickey moved tllat the bid from Moore Lumber O~ 011 lumber be accepted be~the best aDd 1west bid. Alderman Robert W. HiCkey further moved that "" the bicIen labor ud .ter1a1 fw the root from Moore Lumber CempaD1' be accepted providedsame came up to the approval ef"t1&e cittJtqiaeer and tlae speciticatieu OD tileill tile Eqiaeer's attice at tM <strong>City</strong> H--all. This motion was secODded by AldermanB. O. Elliott, passed unanimously, and it is so ordered.* * * * * * *Pursuant to an advertisement in The <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle tor bids 011 tires ,tor the StreetDepartment, the tollowing bid vas received:J. B. Carpenter and SOIl:.H 8J'vy duty tires 700 x 15 $32.20


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD0------DEMENT - MERIDIAN"'-._- ;;-The foregoing bid being the only one received and atter due consideration, AldermanRobert W. Hicke;r moved that said bid be accepted. This motion was seconded by AldermanH. S. Sisk and passed tm8Dimous~ and it is so ordered.I '1* * * * * * *Pursuant to an advertisement in The <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle for bids on sand and gravel to be receivedup until 7:30 P. M., <strong>July</strong> 3, 1951, bids from the fellowing '(Jere received:E. G. Walker - Batesville, MississippiJ. T. Harris, Batesville, MississippiA. H. Willard, Avalon , MississippiRuss ell Fudge, <strong>Oxford</strong>, MississippiArter a careful consideration <strong>of</strong> the foregoing bids, Alderman B. O. Elliott moved thatthe bid from Russell Fudge be accepted it being the best and lowest bid. This motiOnwas seconded by Alderman Robert W. Hickey,~passed unanimously and it is so ordered.* * * * * * *Af1 application from Lois Hillhouse to operate a taxi in the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> was presentedto the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen, and atter due consideration, Alderman Ben J. Hilbunmade a motion that this application be granted. This motion was seconded by AldermanRobert W. Hickey, and the application was unanimously approved. Mr. Hillhouse wasgi van Badge Iro. l28* * * * * * *An application from HI". Leonard Reid to operate a taxi in the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> was presentedto the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen, and atter due conSideration, Alderman ire T~ .Cbamhrmade a motion that this application be granted. This motion was seconded by AldermanRobert W. Hickey, and the application was unanimously approved. Mr. Reid was given BadgeNo. 100.* * * * * * * *~ application from Mr. William J. Nelson to operate a tazi in the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> was presentedto the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen, and atter carefully considering the application, AldermanAlderman Robert W. Hickey moved that this application be granted. This motion was secondedby lldeman B. O. Elliott, and the application was unanimously approved. Mr. Nelson wasgiven Badge # 126.* * * * * * * *Came on for consideration the matter <strong>of</strong> approval. <strong>of</strong> taxi permits outside <strong>of</strong> Board Meetingsand atter a discussion <strong>of</strong> the matter, Alderman B. O. Elliott moved that no taxi permit beapproved except at meetings <strong>of</strong> the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen at the <strong>City</strong> Hall. Thismotion was seconded by Alderman Robert W. Hickey, passed tmanjmously and it is so ordered.* * * * * * * *Came on for consideration the matter <strong>of</strong> Gill W. Johnson going to state College to study thetesting and the adjusting <strong>of</strong> electric meters in a school there. After a .discussion <strong>of</strong>the matter Alderman H. S. Sisk moved that the <strong>City</strong> pay Mr. Johnson's expenses while atstate College. Alderman B. O. Elliott seconded the motion, it passed unanimously and isso ordered.* * * * * * * *Came on for consideration the matter <strong>of</strong> an increase in light and water deposits and att~Mr. Harrison reported the results <strong>of</strong> a study <strong>of</strong> the matter he recommended to the Mayor andthe Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen that the following amotmts be required for deposits on lights and waterin residences:$5.00 Ligats Only$5.00 Water$2.50 Stove$2.50 Water HeaterAfter a discussion <strong>of</strong> the matter, Alderman Ben J. Hilbun moved that the foregoing aiDotmtsbe required for deposits. Alderman H. S. Sisk seconded the motion, it passed unanimouslyand is so ordered.* * * * * * * *.~,


_______ ~ ______ L _____ _ --------- ------- - ---------------------------------------"----373MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDDEMENT - MERIDIANII[Came on for consideration the matter <strong>of</strong> a reduction in the assessment on the Bulk Plant<strong>of</strong> Whitworth Butane Gas CC'I1Ilp&Il7 appearing on Page 99, Line 7 <strong>of</strong> the <strong>1950</strong> Assessment Roll.After caref'ul.ly considering the matter, Alderman Ben J. Hilbun JDDVed that Mr. Whitworth'sassessment OIl tanks be reducted to $4,000.00 and the assessment on the _rchandis. remainat $4,000.00, making a total assessment <strong>of</strong> $8,000.00 instead <strong>of</strong> $lO,ooo.OO. This motionwas seconded by Alderman H. S. Sisk, passed lmanimOUSly and it is so ordered.* * * * * *Came on for consideration the matter <strong>of</strong> a one weeks vacation for all policemen, andafter a discussion <strong>of</strong> the matter, Alderman Ben J. Hilbun moved that all members orthe Police Department be given a one weeks vacation. Alderman further moved thatHr. King, the <strong>City</strong> Marshal, be authorized to employ a special policeman to work duringthe vacation period. This motion vas seconded by Alderman :B. O. Elliott, passedunanimously and it is so ordered.* * * * * *Came on for consideration the matter <strong>of</strong> repairing the water aerator and after a :f'u1ldiscussion <strong>of</strong> the matter, Alderman Ben J. HUbtm moved that since the repairing <strong>of</strong>said aerator is an emergency that Mr. Harrison be authorized to buy necessar,r materialfor said repairs. This motion was seconded by Alderman Robert W. Hickey, passed\lnanimous~ and it is so ordered.* * * * * * *Came on for consideration the matter <strong>of</strong> installing water meters outside <strong>of</strong> <strong>City</strong> Limitsand after caretully considering the matter, Alderman B. o. Elliott moved that the Cit,.<strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> fUrnish material and labor for the installation <strong>of</strong> said water meters andcharge the customer for same. This motiom was seconded by Alderman Robert W. Hick.,-,passed unanimously and it is so ordered.* * * * * * *Came on for consideration the matter or an increase in salary for C. P. Fulmer, DeputyClerk, and aft., a discussion <strong>of</strong> the matter, motion was made, seconded and passed.nnanjmously aDd it was ordered that Mr. Fulmer's sal..ary be raised to $255.00 per month.* * * * * * *On motion made, seconded and passed -....,m ouitll',it was ordered that this Board do nowrecess until 7:30 P. M., Tuesday <strong>July</strong> 10, 1951.


374MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDDEMENT"': MERIDIAN-" --'>'"RECESS, REGULAR MEETING 7:30 P. M. J~ 10, 1951Pursuant to .. arecess order entered on J~ 3, 1951, the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen meton <strong>July</strong> 10, 1951, in the Mayor and :Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen's Chamber in the <strong>City</strong> Hall, when andwhere the following were present:'\IR. X. Williams, Mayor, PresidingB. O. Elliott, Alderman at LargeBen J. Hilbun, Alderman Ward OneH • S. Sisk, Alderman Ward ThreeRobert W. Hickey, Alderman Ward Four**********************J. W. Price, <strong>City</strong> AttorneyC. E. Harrison, Superintendent Light DepartmentE. P. Lowe, <strong>City</strong> EngineerNewt King, MarshalC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk******************************After the meeting had been opened according to law, the following business was hadto-wit:Weldon Brown, Cecil Spencer and WaYn! Harmon appeared before the Board Requesting thatsaid Board run a new.water line ~ <strong>City</strong> Limits East adequate to support the users .on the line. After care:ruJ.ly considering the matter, Alderman Ben J. Hilbun made a 01>1,. ~motiom that the <strong>City</strong> run a 4" pipe from South l8tk Street to the <strong>City</strong> Limits~tely. ~This motion was seconded by Alderman H. S. Sisk passed unanjmously and it is so ordered.****************{~*************Came on for consideration the matter <strong>of</strong> an increase in salary for R. L. Tidwell, t'.nd a:rtera discussion <strong>of</strong> the matter, Alderman Ben J. Hilbun moved that Mr. Tidwell's salary beincreased to $].g5.00 per month. This motion was seconded by Alderman B. O. Elliott,passed unanimously and it is so ordered.*******************~}************Alderman Ben J. Hilbun made a motion tlmt all <strong>City</strong> employees who have worked for the<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> a year or longer be given a weeks vacation. This motion was seconded byAlderman B. O. Elliott, passed unanimously and it is so ordered.******************************The following resolution was introduced by Alderman B. O. Elliott:A RESOLTJrION DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF TWENTY-FIVETHOUSAND DOU,ARS OF SPECIAL STREEr IMPROVEMENT NOTES, SERIES<strong>1950</strong>, OF THE CITY OF OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI, SAME BEING NOTES33-37 INCLUSIVE, TO M. A. SAUNDERS & COMPANY, INC., OFMEMPHIS, TENNESSEE, AND CADY & COMPANY, INC., OF COLUMBUS,MISSISSIPPI, JOINTLY, UPON PAYMENT THEREFOR AT PAR ANDACCRUED INTEREST.Whereas, at a recess meeting <strong>of</strong> this GoverningB~ held on November 22, <strong>1950</strong>, an ordinance was passedentitled nAN ORDINANCEAUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCEOF TWO HUNDRID FIFTY-EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS ($258,000.00)SPECIAL STREET IMPROVEMENT NOTES OF THE CITY OF OXFORD,MISSISSIPPI: PRESCRIBING THE FORM .AND DEXAIIS OF SAID NOTES,DIRECTING THEm EXECUTION AND DELIVERY, AND PROVIDING FOR THE,IIlPAYMENT THEREOF, OOTH PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST:


II3751MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDDEMENT - MERIDIAN='-"---'-------"'---'---IIIt~ ... -•.::-'.---"=.And, whereas said notes were validated by a decree<strong>of</strong> the Chancery Court <strong>of</strong> Lafayette County, MisSissippi, iJlCause No. 9031 <strong>of</strong> said Court on December 9, <strong>1950</strong>;And, Whereas said ordinance and said decree authorizethis GoverDing B~ to issue said notes at such time or timesand in such amount or amounts as may hereafter be directedby resolution <strong>of</strong> this Governing Body;And, Whereas Notes numbered 1-32 have in the pastbeen delivered by this Governing Body, and whereas it is nowdeemed necessary and to the best interest <strong>of</strong> this <strong>City</strong> t.issue Notes, Numbers 33-37, in the total amount <strong>of</strong> Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) at this time, and whereas theMayor and Cit,. Clerk <strong>of</strong> this <strong>City</strong>, respectively, are the proper<strong>of</strong>ficers and authorities <strong>of</strong> this <strong>City</strong> to execute such notes;Now, therefore, be and it is hereby resolved that thesaid Mayor and <strong>City</strong> Clerk <strong>of</strong> this <strong>City</strong> are hereby' authorizedto execute such notes, Numbers 33-37 inclusive, in the totalamotmt <strong>of</strong> Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00), by signingtheir names thereto and atrixing the <strong>of</strong>ficial seal <strong>of</strong> this <strong>City</strong>,and to deliver same to M. A. Saunders & CompalIy, Inc., <strong>of</strong>Hemphis, Tennessee, and Cady & Company, Inc., <strong>of</strong> Columbus,Mississippi, jointly, upon payment therefor at par andaccrued interest, so that the special imprOftDlentsoutlined in the aforementioned ordinance and courtproceeding may go forward.The foregoing resolution having ".. introducedin writing ws read, considered, and adopted withoutchange in form in vhich it ws introduced, by thefollowing vote:Alderman B. O. Elliott voted YeaAlderman Robert W. Hickey voted YeaAlderman B. :J. Bil~ voted YeaAlderman H. S. S~ voted YeaAlderman W. T. Chandler voted Absent


,~~- t,EMENT - MERIDIAN;=---#.- -MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDThe resolution having received the affirmativevote af all aldermen, who vere present and a quorum beingpresent, the Mayor declared same Adopted.MayorAttest:}Upon MOrICN made, seconded ani passed, jt was ordered thatthis Board do now recess until ':30 P. M., Tuesday, August 7, 1951.Mayor


37~MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD>---- . __ .... __ .. _ .. _---_ .. _------_ .. _--_. __ .. _----- -----,-.,--._--_._-_DEMENT - MERIDIAN~=-.::.:....-.- ---:.- - - -_ ... - -- "_. - -'+--- -- ----~-.--.--~--- .. -.----~...:..:=...---~.-------.: --- _. ----. .:-:-:-.:::.::..~ .. - --".. __ ._-------"----.--":;:":-------.:-.- .. -.--. -~--~~------.----- ---------.::::::..:::...::."- _.- - -----_.-RECESS, RECESS, REGULAR MEETING 7:30 P • M. AUGUST 7, 1951Pursuant to a recess order entered on <strong>July</strong> 10, 1951, the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermenmet on August 10, 1951 in the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen's Chamber in the <strong>City</strong> HiUwhen and where the following were present:R. X. WilJiams, Mayor, PresidingB. O. Elliott, Alderman at LargeH. S.Sisk, Alderman Ward ThreeRobert W. Hickey, Alderman Ward Four*********************C. P. Fulmer, .Deputy ClerkE. P. Lowe, <strong>City</strong> Engineer*********************After the meeting had been opened according to law, the following business was hadto-wit:***********************Upon motion made , seconded and passed unanimously, it was ordered that the minutes<strong>of</strong> the previous meeting be adopted as read.********,f************,}*Upon motion made by Alderman Elliott, seconded by Alderman Hickey, and passedunanimously, it was ordered that this Board do now adjourn sine die.Mayor Clerk .t 7~______________ ~_""",,,,.L....... ____r'I!lJl.I


(!378MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD- DEMENT - MFRIOIAN=--- "'-UNITED STATES o F AMERICAS TAT E OF MIS SIS SIP P ICOUNTY OF LAFAYETTEC I T Y o F OXFORD* * * * * * ** * * * * ** * * * ** * * ** * ** **REGULAR MEEl'ING 7:30 P. M. AUGUST 7, 1951Be it remembered that the Board <strong>of</strong> Mayor and Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi,met in regular session at the <strong>City</strong> H all at 7:30 P. M., Tuesday, August 7, 1951, itbeing the time and place fixed by law for the holding <strong>of</strong> said meeting, when and where thefollowing were present:R. X. Williams, Mayor, PresidingB. O. Elliott, Alderman at LargeH. S. Sisk, Alderman Ward TwoRobert W. Hickey, Alderman Ward Four* * * * * * *C. P. Fulmer, Deputy ClerkE. P. Lowe , <strong>City</strong> Engineer* * * * * * *Du~ to the absence <strong>of</strong> two 0' the Aldermen, Alderman B. O. Elliott made a motion thatthe' Board recess until Tuesday, August <strong>14</strong>, at 7:30 P. M. This motion was secondedby Alderman Robert W. Hickey and passed unanimously.


.~379:MINUTE BOOK. No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD...._._. _._'-........_.:._ ....-'--''-.__._._.... .:c ...-'••.•.'_ -,-,._.__•..__ . __._..........._ ..... ~~ .. _...•..•_ _._.. • •.•._ ....- ••••.__... '......••.•.- _........... '.. . .•.- .•-.~ .. ---.---~-' --_. __ ._. "-----t)EMENT-=- MERIDiA~N-----'''--'------------. ----------:----------.-- -.-------~-- _u -.---~"- - ••• - ~--- •• -----. -.~--.---~--~.- .- ---'-~ --~--- ---- .----L .._,,-,~c ~C. ~._._. ..* ___•.•._... ..-.--~===RECESS, REGULAR ME:ETING 7:30 P. M. AUGUST <strong>14</strong>, 1951Pursuant to a recess order entered on August 7, 1951, the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermenmet on August <strong>14</strong>, 1951 in the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen's Chamber in the <strong>City</strong> Hallwhen and where the following were present:R. X. Williams, Mayor, PresidingB. O. Elliott, Alderman at LargeH. S. Sisk, Alderman Ward ThreeRobert W. Hickey, Alderman Ward FourB. J. Hilbun, Alderman Ward One* * * * * *J. W. Price , AttorneyT. R. EthridgeE. P. Lowe, <strong>City</strong> EngineerC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk* * * * * *After the meeting had been opened according to law, the following business was hadto-wit:On motion made, seconded. and passed nnanimously, it was ordered that the following accountsbe allowed for payment:WARRANT NO. TO WHOM ACCOUNT NO. AMOUNTCORPORATION FUND518 B.O. Elliott, salary for <strong>July</strong> 110 $25.00519 Ben J. Hilbun, salary for <strong>July</strong> 110 25.00520 W. T. Chandler, salary for <strong>July</strong> 110 25.00521522H. S. Sisk, salary for <strong>July</strong>Robert W. Hickey, salary~:ror- JuJ.y11011025.0025.00523 W. G. Kimmons, salary for <strong>July</strong>- $17.10 tax withheld ll3 190.40524 Newt King, salary for <strong>July</strong> - $9.20 tax withheld 112 209.30525 R. H. Mills, salary for <strong>July</strong> - $2.80 tax withheld 174 177.20526 Mrs. Rose Rowland, salary for <strong>July</strong> - $8.40 tax withheld <strong>14</strong>7 91.6052!7 R. E. Todd, salary for <strong>July</strong> 175 180.00528 R. X. Williams, salary for <strong>July</strong> 110 200.00529 Ira Mills, salary for Ju1y - $18.50 tax withheld 135 35.25530 E. P. Lowe, salary for <strong>July</strong> 117 300.00531 Moody Nelson, salary for <strong>July</strong> 135 160.00532 Doyle Luther, salary for <strong>July</strong> 135 160.00545 G. D. Parker, salary for <strong>July</strong> 135 37.50533 C. P. Fulmer, salary for <strong>July</strong> - $5.40 tax withheld 111 249.60534 Charles G. Stone, salary for <strong>July</strong> - $35.40 tax withheld 178 2<strong>14</strong>.60564 Beatrice M. Stone, salary for <strong>July</strong> - $26.40 tax withheld 178 173.60535 Lafayette County Health Department 136 162.50536 Lafayette County Library, pro-rata l4S 32.50537 Chancery Clerk, lafayette County, rest room 1<strong>14</strong> 15.00538 J. W. Price, salary for <strong>July</strong> 115 100.00403 The "Miss Mississippi" Pageant 137 30.00497 C. p. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll <strong>July</strong> 16, 1951 Various 338.75506 The First National Bank, tax withheld for June Various 100.10515 C. P. Fulmer, De uty Clerk, petty cash 125 & W 67.29551 C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll <strong>July</strong> 31, 1951 Various 292.00565 Wi1va Cearley, salary for <strong>July</strong> - $26.40 tax withheld 178 173.60566 McCallister Waters, salary for <strong>July</strong> - $2.70 tax withheld 178 122.30576 The <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, <strong>of</strong>fice supplies <strong>14</strong>6 6.15577 United Tobacco & Candy Co., janitor supplies 127 9.01578 Sherr itt Flag Co., nylon flag 153 24.90579 Southern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co., ~uly bill <strong>City</strong> Hall 124 9.35580 <strong>Oxford</strong> Insurance Agency, Mayor's bond 156 5.00581 Marchant Calculator Distributors, maintenance <strong>of</strong> machine <strong>14</strong>6 35.00582 J. B. Howell, Chancery Clerk, recording deed 122 1.85583 The J. E. Neilson Co., Me Museum bills <strong>14</strong>7 82.59587 Reynolds P. & H. and E1ec. Service, service and supplies <strong>14</strong>9 101.69584 Southern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co., Engineer's Office 124 16.82 ,UL ... ~~ ... ~_Nat~~l Di.~ootant Co. 6 gallom .~Of ~.~~.ctant W ___...._.._.~18.36._~_


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD~--,,-DC:MENT - MERIDIANWARRANT NO. TO WHOM ACCOUNT NO.586 Southern Bell Tel. & Tel. CO.,' <strong>July</strong> bill Fire Department 135588 <strong>Oxford</strong> Motor Company, battery - Fire Truck 1.35PARK COMMISSION BILLS:589 Lowe and Campbell Athletic Goods, trophy l78-A590 American Playground Device Co., freight on supplies178-A591 Elliott Hardware Co., suppliesl78-A592 <strong>Oxford</strong> Electric Company, suppliesl78-A593 Southern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co., bi1l for <strong>July</strong> l78-A594 The J. E. Neilson Company, supplies 178-A595 <strong>Oxford</strong> Auto Parts, parts for lawn mOl-Ter 120596 Metts Brothers Hardware, blades, files, etc. 120597 Shaw and Sneed Hardware Co., supplies for cemetery 120598 Shaw and Sneed Hardware Co., supplies for Engineer 151599 M. R. Hall, lawn mowers sharpened 120600 United Gas Corporation, <strong>July</strong> bill - <strong>City</strong> Hall 123TOTALSTREET FUND546 G. D. Parker, salary for <strong>July</strong> - $32.80 tax withheld235539 R. L. Tidwell, salary for <strong>July</strong> - $3.50 tax withheld225540 Ira Mills, salary for <strong>July</strong>223540 Ira }'1ills, salary for <strong>July</strong>228498 C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll <strong>July</strong> 16, 1951236 & 226507 The First National Bank, tax withheld for June235 & 236503 Lester Frierson, rental on truck236547 J. C. Hume, salary for <strong>July</strong> - $16.40 tax withheld236552 C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payro1l <strong>July</strong> 31, 1951Various558 Lester Frierson, rental on truck236561 C. p. Fullner, Deputy Clerk, supplement to payrolls236601 Daley Lumber Company, supplies for street maintenance239602 Shaw and Sneed Hardware Company, supplies for repairs227602 Shaw and Sneed Hardware Co., supplies for repairs239602 Shaw and Sneed Hardware Co., shop equipment243603 Metts Brothers Hardware, supplies for equipment repairs 227603 Metts Brothers Hardware, supplies for repairs229603 Metts Brothers Hardware Co., material for ma ntenance239604 The J. E. Neilson Co., shovels for street work239605 Ozburn-Abston & Co., supplies for repairs227605 Ozburn-Abston & Co., shop supplies243606 <strong>Oxford</strong> Auto Parts, supplies for equipment repairs227606 <strong>Oxford</strong> Auto Parts Co., shop supPlies243606 <strong>Oxford</strong> Auto Parts Co., parts for repairs Police Car223607 Western Auto Store, supplies for shop243607 Western Auto Store, parts for service truck227608 Choctaw, Inc., concrete pipe239609 Standard Service Station, fuel for tractor238610 444 Service Station, washes and lubrications227611 The Hunt Company, posts239612 C. G. Huggins and Son, supplies for street mainteanance 239613 National Disinfectant Co., street brooms2276<strong>14</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> Gulf Station, wash and grease228615 Ole Miss Service Station, tire and tube. for truck227616 J. B. Carpenter and Son, tire and tube230617 Pidgeon-Thomas +ron Co., supplies for street maintenance 2396lS Gathright-Reed Drug Co., madical supplies for worker227619 J. B. Carpenter and Son, kerosene239619 J. B. Carpenter and Son, tire and tube230620 Standard Oil Co., fire pro<strong>of</strong> oil,238620 Standard Oil Co., esso extra243620 Standard Oil Co., Esso motor oil238620 Standard Oil Co., esso motor oil228621 Standard Welders Supply Co., supplies for shop243622 Choctaw, Inc., reinforced concrete pipe239622 Choctaw, Inc., concrete pipe239622 Choctaw, Inc., reinforced concrete pipe239622 Choctaw, Inc., reinforced concrete pipe239622 Choctaw, Inc., reinforced concrete pipe239622 , Choctaw, Inc., reinforced concrete pipe239623 Blue and White Service Station, wash, grease jobs and trans. 228624 <strong>Oxford</strong> Wholesale Grocery Co., supplies police syation217625 Myers and Knight Equipment Co., gas and oil Police Car224626 Boyce G. Bratton, care <strong>of</strong> prisoners211627 <strong>Oxford</strong> Repair Works, overhaul fan motor218628 Southern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co., <strong>July</strong> Police Station - <strong>July</strong> bill 216629 Russell Fudge, sand gravel and truck hire239629 Russell Fudge, sand and gravel and sod239631 M. R. Ha1l, repair <strong>of</strong> equipment237631 M. R. Hall, sharpening lawn mowers227632 <strong>Oxford</strong> Asphalt Co., 100 tons <strong>of</strong> cold mix asphalt239633 Standard Oil Company, gas for service truck228633 Standard Oil Co., gas for service truck238634 Elliott Hardware Co., supplies239TOTAL\\!MQ.UNT$15.5012.9518.832.622.856.946.7526.411.016.052.748.708.759.47$4,378.38$167.20181.5026.8826.871,290.2747.8028.0023.601,458.4622.0012.0081.282.227.15.4011.757.103.607.056.548.4513.639.0312.752.322.6578.003.105.4254.902.3049.023.0046.<strong>14</strong>62.117.832.927.1342.238.065.5212.8212.8379.4578.0078.0078.0078.0052.0078.007.353.5747.1.339.5010.5016.87103.92127.0510.388.75850.00132.6867.805.10~15.BB"\,


I- .. 9-----.Ii~ 381;IMINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDr-~ """'. =.---.. -------·-·--·-···~c··---.-.---c.-DEMENT - MERIDIANf-'-I ~---'" .----.. ---'---.-'-'-'--'-'__ C_=_-'-'-__WARRANT NO. TO WHOM !QQQUNT NO.'_' .--.. ,-------.--... ---. ----'-,------ --. -.-.-.--.----- -----.- .. --~-.. '-----"- --.--.--.------... .• : ....... ___ -"'.C=:.c=.··· -=Fn-:::..=--==AMOUNT :;ELECTRIC DEPARTMENTCONTINUIDThe J. E. Neilson Co., switches for election lights on square<strong>Oxford</strong> Electric Co., wire for SUb-stationSouthern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co., phone billsOzburn-Abston Co., seat covers for ForsReynolds P. & H. and E1ec. Service, wire for Sub-StationA. C. Miller & Co, truck bodyChoctaw, Inc., c1ubert or pipe for Sub-StationDaley Lumber Co., brick and nails for sub-StationRussell Fudge, 8 yds. sand @ $1.90 and 9 Brs .. truck hireWATER FUND126100.31.502<strong>14</strong>3100.31100.31100.31100.31100.31.TOTAL$2.404.1615.9011.43<strong>14</strong>.602,456.50133.656.85.......-..:42~,2=0~$59,873.87 -559543543501505508542555644645646647648649650651652653654655656636Beulah Sharp Lyles, salary for <strong>July</strong> - $9.90 tax withheldIra Mills, salary for <strong>July</strong>Ira Mills, salary for <strong>July</strong>C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll <strong>July</strong> 16, 1951stuart C. Irby, suppliesThe First National Bank, tax withheld for JuneJames R. McLure, salary for <strong>July</strong> - $2.60 tax withheldC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll <strong>July</strong> 31, 1951Viking Supply Compant, water meters and partsRockwell Manufacturing Co., meters and partsSouthern Supply Company, pipeViking Supply Co., water meter and partsJ. E. Dilworth Co., galvanized pipePidgeon-Thomas Iron Co., water suppliesViking Supply Corporation, water suppliesA. F. Bartlett & Sons, maintenance and repairsPidgeon-Thomas Iron Co., galvanized steel pipeAnerican Cast Iron Pipe Co., 12 6 ft plugsCentral Service Association, vater and sewer amortizationCentral Service Association, billing expense for <strong>July</strong>Shwa and Sneed Hardware Co., suppliesRussell Fudge, 4 yds. <strong>of</strong> sand5095255<strong>14</strong>5<strong>14</strong> & 5215205095095<strong>14</strong>510512510510510510510534510510542539513510TOTAL$155.1053.7553.75245.259.739.9067.40292.7596.34262.2078.9454.9563.0832.19lSS.S293.0942.0522.546.0666.022.457.60$1,71S.86SPECIAL STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND # 2499502504548 '54854855355756055663563563563565865865866066166266366B664 '665665 .657669672C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll <strong>July</strong> 16, 1951Lester Frierson, rental on truckThe First National Bank, expense <strong>of</strong> collecting notesJ. C. Hume, salary for <strong>July</strong>.J. C. Hume, salary for <strong>July</strong>J. C. Hume, salary for <strong>July</strong> ,C. p. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll <strong>July</strong> 31, 1951Lester Frierson, rental on truckC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, supplement to payroll ending June30th and <strong>July</strong> 16A. B. Cullen, use <strong>of</strong> mixer and jeepRussell Fudge, gravel and truck hireRussell Fudge, gravel and truck hireRussell Fudge, gravel and ~ruck hireRussell Fudge, truck hire, sand, gravel and sodBatesville Concrete Block & Tile Co., regular and endsBatesville Concrete Block & Tile Co., regular and endsLevee Street Foundry and Machine Works, ]JIaIl hole ringsDaley Lumber Company, material for maintenanceDaley Lumber Company, nails, brick, lumber and blocksChoctaw, Inc., reinforced concrete pipeRamey and Falkner, trenching serviceRamey and Falkner, trenching S. <strong>14</strong>th St.<strong>Oxford</strong> Asphalt Co., paving Price St.<strong>Oxford</strong> Asphalt Co., grader hire - So. <strong>14</strong>th st. & Filmore<strong>Oxford</strong> Asphalt Co., grader hire - Tyler Ave.Russell Fudge, dirt gravel and truck hireC. G. Huggins and Son, suppliesLevee Street Foundry and Machine Works, suppliesVarious2652&7262255247Various247262247247247247247247247247247247247247247262247247247247247$370.2520.004.7550.0030.0030.001,205.3711.0031.2542.00153.96153.9673.50546.4150.0080.0078.7552.50318.62SS.8079.S0134.108,380.40467.50104.5091.926.9078.75$12,704.99544550496509668PARKING METER FUNDC. D. Malone, salary for <strong>July</strong> - $2.S0 tax withheldMinnie Hartsfield, salary for <strong>July</strong>The Corporation Fund, transferThe First National Bank, tax withheld for JuneThe <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, parking meter tickets supplies$177.2033.005,000.002.80f:I7.95$5,280.95


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDDEMENT - MERIDIANWARRANT NO. ACCOUNT NO. AMOUNTSCHOOL FUND868384·858790919293949595969798989.898J. D. Cole, salary for <strong>July</strong>C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll <strong>July</strong> 16, 1951The First National Bank, tax withheld for JuneTeachers' Retirement System <strong>of</strong> MississippiC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll <strong>July</strong> 31, 1951Southern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co., <strong>July</strong> billDaley Lumber Co., Inc., suppliesJ. I. Holcomb Manufacturing Co., supplies .Freeman Truck Line, freight on suppliesFreeman Truck Line, freight on supplies<strong>Oxford</strong> Light and Water Plant, <strong>Oxford</strong> Grammar School<strong>Oxford</strong> Light and Water Plant, <strong>Oxford</strong> Training School Light billArmo MUsic Store, suppliesPatton-Courtney Hardware Co., suppliesThe J. E. Neilson Co., miscellaneous (Dr. Phay's survey)The J. E. Neilson Co., boltsThe J. E. Neilson Co., coalThe J. E. Neilson Co., coal for Colored SchoolTOTAL301 $52.00332 78.78Various 395.77Various 621.95332 78.78305 7.40336 64.05333 6.60322 3.50322 1.88334 32.46334-C 22.24312 38.523363225.55348.01336 .42334 72.83334-C -...-=-7~5.!"",5~2~_$1,906.26I ";ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT50<strong>14</strong>6646846947047<strong>14</strong>724734744754764974994985005055065075085095105115125135<strong>14</strong>515504516517518519520521522523524525Refunded DePosits 227 $20.00Union Planters Nat. Bank & Trust Co. - paid bond and interest 210.3 6,041.25William Dalton, purchase wire for Sub. Station 100.31 27.90R. H. Winter, overtime 7-1 to 7-15-51 - $6.16 tax withheld <strong>14</strong>3.1 28.04Ira L. Crowson, overtime - $1.15 tax withheld <strong>14</strong>3.1 ;.25Roy Butler, overtime and regular time - $17.80 tax withheld <strong>14</strong>3.1 80.40W. N. Lovelady, overtime - $2.30 tax withheld <strong>14</strong>3.1 10.66J. E. Hicks, overtime - $3.00 tax withheld <strong>14</strong>3.1 13.56David Ross, regular time - $4.90 tax withheld <strong>14</strong>3.1 49.10Eugene Pearson, regular and overtime <strong>14</strong>3.1 90.04Clarence Roberson, regular and overtime <strong>14</strong>3.1 57.75Withholding tax for June 1951 230.62 210.43Refunded Deposits 227 162.50R. H. Winter, expense money to get new truck in Atlanta, Ga. 100.31 50.00C. P. Fulmer, to reimburse Petty Cash 502 39.77C. E. Harrison, salary for month <strong>of</strong> <strong>July</strong> - $27.40 tax withheld <strong>14</strong>3.1 396.10G. W. Johnson, salary for month <strong>of</strong> <strong>July</strong> - $28.20 tax withheld <strong>14</strong>3.1 240.90R. H. Winter, salary for month <strong>of</strong> <strong>July</strong> - $28.20 tax withheld <strong>14</strong>3.1 236.80Louis Campbell, salary for month <strong>of</strong> <strong>July</strong> - $17.10 tax withheld <strong>14</strong>3.1 190.40D. S. Ross, salary for month <strong>of</strong> <strong>July</strong> <strong>14</strong>3.1 202.55E. B. Addington, salary for month <strong>of</strong> <strong>July</strong> - $13.50 tax who <strong>14</strong>3.1 170.90John Russell, salary for month <strong>of</strong> <strong>July</strong> - $13.50 tax withheld <strong>14</strong>3.1 170.90Ira L. Crowson, salary for month <strong>of</strong> <strong>July</strong> - $6.4.0 tax withheld <strong>14</strong>3.1 . 193.60Nona E. Woodward, salary for month <strong>of</strong> <strong>July</strong> - $2.00 tax withheld <strong>14</strong>3.1 174.25William N. Lovelady, salary for month <strong>of</strong> <strong>July</strong> - $0.70 tax wtho. -<strong>14</strong>3.1 224.30J. E. Hicks, salary for month <strong>of</strong> <strong>July</strong> - $8.50 tax withheld <strong>14</strong>3.1 206.50Paid to municipality, <strong>July</strong> billing, bonds, interest and carring 6,915.55charges paid by Minicipa1ityG. W. Johnson, overtime 7-15-51 to 7-31-51 - $1.40 tax mh.John Russell, overtime 7-15-51 to 7-31-51 - $0.95 tax mh.Louis Campbell, overtime 7-15-51 to 7-31-51 - $1.35 tax mh.R. H. Winter, overtime 7-15-51 to 7-31-51 - $2.75 tax mh.Ira L. Crowson, overtime 7-15-51 to 7-31-51- $0.70 tax mh.J. E. Hicks, overtime 7-15-51 to 7-31-51 - $1.50 tax wth.David Ross, regular time and overtime - $'7.10 tax wth.Roy Butler, regular time and overtime - $21.10 tax mh.Eugene Pearson, regular time and overtimeClarence Roberson regular and overtimeH • B10ckman and Co., rags for plantSouthern Petroleum Co., fuel oil for plantWestinghouse Electric Corp. Sub-stationMetts Brothers Hardware, miscellaneous suppliesElectric Meter Service, metersGeneral Electric Supply Corp., electric suppliesStuart C. Irby Co., electrical suppliesGraybar Electric Co., electrical suppliesSouthern Supply Co., electrical suppliesLine Materials Co., electrical suppliesTennessee Valley E1ec. Supply Co, electrical suppliesThe Texas Company, oil for plantStandard Oil Co., transformer oilCentral Service Association, <strong>July</strong> billingStandard Oil Company, gas for trucksTenn. Valley Authority, current bought 7-51Elliott Hardware Co., miscellaneous suppliesThe <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, <strong>of</strong>fice suppliesRefunded Deposits<strong>14</strong>3.1 6.36<strong>14</strong>3.1 4.41<strong>14</strong>3.1 6.15<strong>14</strong>3.1 12.64<strong>14</strong>3.1 3.<strong>14</strong><strong>14</strong>3.1 6.78<strong>14</strong>3.1 59.15<strong>14</strong>3.1 96.66<strong>14</strong>3.1 100.52<strong>14</strong>3.1 67.00131.2 32.00131.2 1,392.43100.31 32,642.00502 .50100.31 82.32131.1 154.02131.1 585.36131.1131.1<strong>14</strong>.9186.31131.1 96.41131.1 471.85131.2 32.64502 49.50502 101.64-<strong>14</strong>3 50.62502 4,752~00100.31 2.95502 20.10227 5.00II !


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~.. ~'~,"H,""'"I, GROCER!STORES, C1as§_~_Stores ino1uded:Water:HARJ:X.l~ STORESSto;res Ino1uded:WatE9r:MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDGallons1,000Pink and Blue, Stephens and Patterson, R. O. Waller, Krogerand <strong>City</strong> GrooeryGallons Cost Deposit E1eotrioity: E}1a. Cost Deposit15,000 $6.28 $10.00 3544 $68.77 $75.00Metts Brothers Hardware,Cost$2.00Deposit$5.00Elliott Hardware Co., Patton & CourtneyE1eotrioity:KWH225eost$8.95Deposit$10.00lDRY GOODS STORESStores Ino1uded:Water: GallonsBEAUTY PARLORSShops Ino1udedWater::2050Gallons4200APPLIANCE STORESStores Ino1udedWater: Gallons, 2900BARBER SHOPSShops Ino 1udadWater:FURNITURE STORESStores Ino1udedWater:Gallons2400Gallons1060Cobbs, Ruths, The Leader, Sam Friedman, Madge Chapman, Bal=er ShopEdna Barry and Humes.Cost Deposit E1eotrioity:: KWH Cost Deposit$2.46 $5.00 591 $17.32 $20.00O. and O. Shop and Ole Miss Beauty ShopCost Deposit E1eotrioity: KWH Cost Deposit$2.48 $5.00 586 $18.07 $20.00J. H. Morris, Shine Morgan, Auto and Home Supply Co., Jimmie JudgeCost Deposit E1eotrioity: KWH Cost Deposit$2.00 $5.00 365 $13.65 $15.00Patton Barber Shop, Parks Barber Shop,Colonial Barber ShopCost Deposit E1eotrioity;$2.00 $5.00Mitohell Barber ShopKWH301Cost$11.82Deposit$15.00Denton Fum! ture Co., Morgan Fum! ture Store, Taylor Brothers,Dillard Furniture Store, Noel H. HodgeCost Deposit E1eotrioity: KWH Cost Deposit$2.00 $5.00 386 $13.76 $15.001~-POOL HALLSHalls InoludedWater:Gallons1600CAFES,AIR CONDITIONEDCafes Ino1udedWater:Gallons64420The Rebel,Cost$2.00Lynoh's Pool Room, Haley Pool RoomDeposit E1eotrioity: KWH Cost$5.00 528 $17.65CAFES, NOT AIR CONDITIONEDCafes Ino1udedWalker's CafeWater: Gallons Cost Deposit E1eotrioity: KWH9800 $4.82 $7".50916Deposits$20.00The College Inn, Tom Mistilis, The Salad Bowl, Grundy 's, andThe MansionCost Deposit E1eotrioity: KWH Cost Deposit$88.10 $25.004625 $92.54 $100.00Cost$25.84Deposit$.30.00GARAGESGarages Ino 1udedWater:SERVICE STATIONSStations IncludedWater:Gallons11,150Gallons100,560Belk's Garage, Clar1ie Belk's Garage, Huggins and Hilbun,Haney Chevrolet Co., East MOtor Co., Mayers and Knight,<strong>Oxford</strong> Motor CompanyCost Deposit E1eotrioity:$5.13 $10.00KWH1164Cost$29.65Deposit$40.00Ole Miss, Four Four Four, Gulf Station, Standard Oil StationArkansas Fuel Oil Co., Haney Chevrolet Co., Carpenterls StationCost Deposit E1eotrioity: KWH Cost Deposit$29.00 $30.00 1164 $29.63 $30.00**********************Came on for oonsideration the matter <strong>of</strong> the sale <strong>of</strong> water at the Plant, and after adisoussion <strong>of</strong> the matter, motion was made that a min5JmIm oharge <strong>of</strong> $1.00 be made oneaoh 1,000 gallons, or for eaoh delivery <strong>of</strong> less than 1,000 gallons. This motion wasseoonded, passed unanimously and it is so ordered.


385\iMINUTE BOOK N_o. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD·--:;:DE::-:ME::::NT~-::-:ME:::RID:'::::·iA-::-N------,--------,,---:-------.--.---. -.-..-.--.-~-•..-.-.....-.--.--..- .•- ..--....--•., "Ii-..._-----_... .---.-----.-----.-,~ .-~------.-- -'-''--- .. _......_.._.._--_. -".'-".-Came on for consideration the matter <strong>of</strong> fuel oil for the Light Plant operation for thenext six months, and after a discussion <strong>of</strong> the matter, motion vas made, seconded andpassed, and it was ordered that an advertisement be published in The <strong>Oxford</strong> Eaglestating requitements, and asking for bids on fuel oil to be received at the RegularMeeting on September 4, 1951.**************************Mr. Harrison presented to the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen a request from Mr. Fred Whiteto place a fire plug in Stone Subdivision. After a discussion <strong>of</strong> the matter, AldermanB. O. Elliott moved that the <strong>City</strong> grant Mr. White's request and place fire plug on spotselected provided Mr. White pay the <strong>City</strong> for the expense ,<strong>of</strong> installing same. He furthermoved that Mr. White also pay $20.00 each time the fire plug is used by said Mr. Whiteor anyone else and Mr. White will also be held responsible for breakage <strong>of</strong> fire plug.This motion was seconded by Alderman Robert W. Hickey, passed unanimously and it is soordered.***************************Came on for consideration the matter <strong>of</strong> delinquent inspection fees and after a fulldiscussion <strong>of</strong> the matter, Alderman Robert W. Hickey made a motion that the delinquentlist be turned over to Mr. lovelady and Mr. Lovelady is requested to write a letter toeach delinquent person or firm and request payment. He further moved if these inspectiondues are not paid innnediately that said firms and individuals will not be gramted permiSSionto make gas and electrical installations, and the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> will proceed with suitagainst said firms and individuals for collection. This ~otion was seconded by AldermanH. S. Sisk, passed unanimously and it is so ordered.**************************Came on for discussion the matter.<strong>of</strong> the purchase <strong>of</strong> a new car for the Police Departmentand after carefully consideringf' ~matter, Alderman B. O. Elliott moved that the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Oxford</strong> publish in The <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle a request for bids on said car, asking for bids onstraight sales, and also for bids on trade-in sales. This motion was seconded by AldermanH. S. Sisk, passed unanimously and it is so ordered.**************************At the request <strong>of</strong> Mayor R. X. Williams, <strong>City</strong> Attorney, J. W. Price read the declarationheret<strong>of</strong>ore filed against the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> and Mrs. Dorotny Witt by Winford Rogers,and on motion duly made, seconded and passed unanimously, the <strong>City</strong> Attorney wasinstructed to defend said suit on behalf <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>. The said <strong>City</strong> Attorneyto be paid the sum <strong>of</strong> $100.00 upon the filing <strong>of</strong> an answer and the additional sum. <strong>of</strong>$150.00 if it became necessary to try said case in the Circuit Court for his servicesin connection with the trial <strong>of</strong> said case.*************************An application from Mr. W. C. Babb to operate a taxi in the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> vas presentedto the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen, and after due consideration, Alderman Ben J. Hilbunmade a motion that this application be granted. This motion was seconded by AldermanRobert W. Hickey, and the application vas unanimously approved. Mr. Babb was given BadgeNo. 129.***************************On motion made, seconded and passed unanimously, it was ordered that this Board do nowrecess until 7:30 P. M., Tuesday, September 4, 1951.-.- ---------.. ------~-~---


-------'-~"'~~'-"~"'"(386DEMENT - MERIDIAN=-" 11MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDRECESS, RECESS, REGULAR }1EETING 7.:30 P. M. SEPTEMBER 4, 1951Pursuant to a recess order entered on August <strong>14</strong>, 1951, the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen meton September 4, 1951 in the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen's Chamber in the <strong>City</strong> Hall whenand where the following were present:R. X.~U1liams, Mayor, PresidingB. o. Elliott, Alderman at LargeBen J. Hilbun, Alderman \<strong>of</strong>ard OneW. T. Chandler, Alderman Ward TwoH. S. Sisk, Alderman Ward ThreeRobert W. Hickey, Alderman Ward Four********************E. P. Lowe, <strong>City</strong> EngineerJ. W. Price, <strong>City</strong> AttorneyC. P. Fulmer, Deputy <strong>City</strong> Clerk*********************After the meeting had been opened according to law, the following business was had to-wit:************************Upon motion made, seconded and passed unanimously, it was ordered that the minutes <strong>of</strong> theprepious meeting be adopted as read..******************************Upon motion made b y Alderman H. S. Sisk, seconded by Alderman B. O. Elliott, and passedunanimously, it was ordered that this Board do now adjourn sine die.MayorClerk


3871MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD-~----------- --- ------.--~"----~-------~-::--~.---------.--.--...-.---.. -DEMENT - MERIDIAN_--'-=-~_c_~_ .. _ ---~- --,--------11----"'=--'----------------~ ----~-"-------------'--------,,-'------~------ -----'---- ~-- ------------- -- -- --~~-- --- --.. ---- ~UNITED STATES OF AMERICAS TAT E 0 F MIS SIS SIP P ICOUNTY OF LAFAYETTECIT Y o F OXFORD* * * * * ** * * * ** * * ** * ** **.REGULAR MEETING 7:30 P. M. SEPTEMBER 4, 1951·Be it remembered that the Board <strong>of</strong> Mayor and Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> Oxfo~, Mississippi,met in regular seSsion at the <strong>City</strong> Hall at 7:30 P. M., Tuesday, September 4, 1951, itbeing the time and place fixed by law for the holding <strong>of</strong> said meeting, when and where the-following were present:R. X. Williams, Mayor, PresidingB. O. Elliott, Alderman at LargeBen J. Hilbtm, Alderman Ward OneW. T. Chandler, Alderman Ward TwoH. S. Sisk, Alderman Ward ThreeRobert W. Hickey, Alderman Ward Four*****************J. W. Price, AttorneyE. P. Lowe, <strong>City</strong> EngineerC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk**********c******After the meeting had been called to order, the following business was transacted::On motion made, seconded and passed unanimously, it was ordered that the followingaccounts be a lowed for payment:WARRANT NO. TO WHOM ACCOUNT NO.AMOUNTCORPORATION FUNDlIL678fJ79680681682683684685686fH168S689690691692693694695B. O. Elliott, salary for AugustBen J. Hilbun, salary for AugustW. T. Chandler, salary for AugustH. S. Sisk, salary for AugustRobert W. Hickey, salary for AugustW-. G. Kinnnons, salary for August - $17.10 tax withheldNewt King, salary for August - $9.20 tax withheldR. H. Mills, salary for August - $2.80 tax withheldMrs. Rose Rowland, salary for August - $8.40 tax withheldR. E. Todd, salary for AugustR. X. Williams, salary for AugustIra Mills, salary for August - $18.50 tax withheldE. P. Lowe, salary for AugustMoody Nelson, salary -for AugustDoyle Luther, salary for AugustG. D. Parker, salary for AugustC. P. Fulmer, salary for August - $5.40 tax withheldCharles G. Stone, salary for August - $35.40 tax withheld110110110110110ill112174<strong>14</strong>7175110135117135135135111178-- ----------------~$25.0025.0025.0025.0025.00190.40209-.30177.2091.60180.00200.0035.25300.00160.00160.0030.00249.60250.00, I


t3ssMINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDOEr-tENT - MEPIDIAN==-~ .. ~~HARRANT NO. TO \VHOlL ACCOU1iJT NO. AMOUNTCORPORATION FUND CONTINUED696697698699700701702703567571674713721722723724725726771728729730731732733734735736737738738739739740741742743744745746747 .748749750751Through77077177277377l.775775Beatrice M. Stone, salary for August - $8.40 tax withheldWilva Cearley, salary for August - $8.40 tax withheldMcCallister Waters, salary for AugustLafayette County Health DepartmentLafayette County Library - pro-rataChancery Clerk, Lafayette County, rest roomJ. W. Price, salary for AugustJ. W. Price, fee for filing answer to case against <strong>City</strong>The First National Bank, tax withheld for <strong>July</strong>C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll August 15, 1951C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, Petty CashC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll August 31, 1951Fire at Mrs. G. B. Taylor's:Wade StephensG. D. ParkerIra lvtillsClaude RoachD. S. RossG. W. JohnsonE. T. HaneyR. E. ShellabargerW. O. SmithCarlisle WilsonDavid NelsonScott BlackDavid RossJames JacksonM. M. Winkler, audit for quarterSouthern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co., <strong>of</strong>fice bill for AugustUnited Gas Corporation, Aug. bill for<strong>City</strong> HallSouthern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co., Aug. bill for Fire DepartmentSouthern Bel] Tel. & Tel. Co., Aug. bill Engr's OfficeThe <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, bids and delinquent tax listThe <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, Office suppliesDement Printing Company, binder and sheets for tax rollReynolds P. & H. and Elec. service, shower and &erviceHome Ice Co., ice book - Cemetary crewEugene Dietzgen Manufacturing Co., engineering suppliesDixie Manufacturing Co., janitor suppliesMetts Brothers Hardware, surplies for Cemetary upkeepWestinghouse Elec. Supply Co., water coolerOffice <strong>of</strong> Financial Secretary, Univ., Miss. spraying the<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> from 6-1-51 to 8-7-51<strong>Oxford</strong> Repair Works, paper release leaverThe Flower Mart, basket for Mrs. LylesRamey and Falkner, cutting water line trench at High SchoolFire at Jones Produce Building and Ralph Bratton's Residence:A. H. Avent - $1.50, Hade Stephe'ls $3.00, Linder Fudge $3.00C. D. ~..alone $3.00, Roy Butler $3.00, Ho1trard Winter $1.50,James Jackson $3.00, Dyral Parker $3.00, Claude Roach $1.50,Gill Johnson $1.50, Elton Addington $3.00, A. L. Wood $1.50,R. E. Shellebarger $3.00, W. O. Smith $3.00, Carlisle Wilson $1.50David Neilson $3.00, Ira L. Crowson $1.50, John Russell $1.50,Scott Black $1.50, David Ross $1.50Park Commission bills:Pure Oil Service Station, ahuling tableSouthern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co., Aug bill Park CommissionScholastic <strong>Book</strong> Service, supplies<strong>Oxford</strong> Auto Parts Co., supplies for Cemetarv178 $91.60178 91.60178 75.00136 162.50<strong>14</strong>8 32.501<strong>14</strong> 15.00115 100.00128 100.00Various 152.30Various 315.50153 & 127 5.78Various 361.25135135135135135135135135135135135135135135131124123135124122<strong>14</strong>6<strong>14</strong>6<strong>14</strong>9120151171120153180<strong>14</strong>6153181l78-Al78-Al78-A120Shaw and Sneed Hardware Co., sundry supplies 153Shaw and Sneed Hardware Co., supplies for repairs to Vet. Apts. <strong>14</strong>9TOTAL1.501.501.501.501.501.501.501.501.501.501.501.501.501.5075.0011.949.0515.5015.3823.18.2873.556.605.0048.2434.2211.55196.52671.681.005.10160.601.006.7522.003.503.60--..:J5b13 •$5,372.50704705706706568572575672G. D. Parker, salary for August - $31.4.0 tax withheldR. L. Tidwell, salary for August - $3.50Ira Mills, salary for AugustIra Mills, salary for AugustThe First National Bank, tax withheld for <strong>July</strong>C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll August 15, 1951Lester Frierson, rental on truckW. A. Fulmer, special police duties235225223228VariousVarious236216$1~.6n181.8026.8826.8752.70$1,794.1250.00138.40


389MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY Of OXFORD6737107<strong>14</strong>7177767777787797807817827837847847847857867~778878979079079179279379379379479579679779879879980080180180280280380380:3803825825825STRERr FUND CONTINUEDC. p. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, Petty Cash VariousJ. C. HUDIe, salary for August - $16.40 tax withheld 236C. p. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll Aug. 31, 1951 VariousLester Frierson, rental on truck 236Pure Oil Service Station, gas and oil Police Car 224Southern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co., Aug. bill Police Station 216Wilson Roberts Insurance Agency, police car liability 219<strong>Oxford</strong> Electric Company, fan cord 243Standard Welders Supply Company, shop supplies 243Home Ice Co., ice book (R. L. Tidvell) 227Home Ice Co., 2 ice books - Cullen and Parker 239Home Ice Co., ice book (R. L. Tidwell) 229Metts Brothers Hardware, supplies for repairs 227Metts Brothers Hardware, supplies 229Metts Brothers Hardware, material for repairs 239<strong>Oxford</strong> Motor Co., supplies 239J. B. Carpenter and Son, tire and tube for truck 227J. H. Oliver and Co., VS - 700 Clinton Engine 241Pidgeon-Thomas Iron Co., scoop forks 229Road Builders Equipment Co., used bulldozer blade 241Standard Oil Company, Esso Extra # 3 243Standard Oil Company, universal wheel grease and oil 238Birmingham Slag Co., 60 tons @ 1.45 239Standard Service Station, gas for service truck 238Ozburn-Abston & Co., 2 sets ~f seat covers for trucks 227Ozburn~Abston & Company, supplies for equipment 239Ozburn-Abston & Co, supplies 239<strong>Oxford</strong> Gulf Station, wash and grease for garbage truck 228<strong>Oxford</strong> Asphalt Company, 39 tons <strong>of</strong> asphalt @ $8.50 per ton 239Phillips Clinic, treating laborers with Sanitation Dept. 212Boyce G. Bratton, care <strong>of</strong> prisoners 211M. R. Hall, sharpening and repairing equipment 238M. R. Hall, sharpening and repairing lawn mowers 227444 Service Station, lubrications for service trucks 228Russell Fudge, sand, gravel and truck hire 239Elliott Hardware Co., supplies for equip. repairs 239Elliott Hardware Co., supplies 239<strong>Oxford</strong> Aute Parts Co., supplies for equipment repairs 227<strong>Oxford</strong> Auto Parts Co., shop equipment 243Shaw and Sneed Hardware Co., supplies 239Shaw and Sneed Hardware Co., supplies for equip. repairs 227Shaw and Sneed Hardware Co., supplies _ _'- 237Shaw and Sneed Hardware Co., supplies for shop equipment 243TarAtStandard Oil Co., gas for service truckStandard Oil Co., gas for service truckStandard Oil Co., gas for service truck238224228$19.28171.10$2,249.2955.0019.4817.1298.901.004.4410.0020.0010.001.657.80.55.5664.6570.42-71.4550.0011.04<strong>14</strong>.7287.004.3417.<strong>14</strong>1.5'7.862.50331.506.0021.5016.206.754.80119.2411.156.6025.0112.184.476.981.00.70$6,095.0<strong>14</strong>4.8221.63128.45SCHOOL FUND992603 '2584'25852586258725882589'259025912592 '259325942595 '25962597259825992600260126022604260526062610J. D. Cole, salary for August 301Dr. R. E. Kaye, salary for August - $29.20 - tax withheldMrs. Betsy' Martin, salary for <strong>July</strong> and August - Ret. $12.66Miss Hattie Richardson, salary for August - Ret. $10.66 - $38.20 tax w/hMrs. Dwight Young, salary for August - Ret. $8.33 - $17.80 tax w/hMiss Louise Blasingame, salary for August - Ret. $8.-66 - $19.20Mrs. Dorothy Kuyrkenda11, salary for August - Ret'. $8.66 - $19.20 tax w/hMt-s. Arthur Hayes, salary for August - Ret. $6.66 - $9.90 tax withheldMrs. T. H. Godbold, salary for August - Ret. $8.33 - $37.80 tax w/hMrs. George Gleason, salary for August - Ret. $6.66 - $19.90 tax w/hMiss Robbi'e Eades, salary .for August - Ret. $6.00 - $17.00 tax withheldMrs. Margaret George, salary for August - Ret. $6.66 - $29.90 tax w/hMiss Orene Halsell, salary for August - Ret. $6.66Mr. Robert Work, salary for August - Ret. $3.33Miss Virginia White, salary for August - $1.90 tax withheldMrs. Ann Howard, salary for August - Ret. $6.66 - $9.90 tax withheldMrs. C. C. Stacy, salary for August - Ret. $6.66 - $9.90 tax withheldMrs. Virginia Booth, salary for August - Ret. $6.33Miss Li11ene Williams, salary for August - Ret. $6.33 - $18.40 tax withheldMrs. Mary Elmore, salary for August - Ret. $6.33Mrs. Lila Ta madge, salary for August - Ret. $6.33 - $8.40 tax withheldMrs. Blanche F. Aldrich, salary for August - Ret. $6.33Mrs. Clyde Thompson, salary for <strong>July</strong> and August - $6.60 tax withheldMiss Faye Cooper, salary for AugustMrs. Doris Yerby, salary for <strong>July</strong> and August -$56.80 tax withheld$52.00187.46303.25217.80182.20188.80188.80150.10162.20<strong>14</strong>0.10127 .00130.10160.0080.0064.76150.10150.10152.00133.60152.00<strong>14</strong>3.60152.00<strong>14</strong>3.4013.65259.86;;-~~~


(390MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDWARRANT NO.SCHOOL FUND CONTINUEDACCOUNT NO.AMOUNT260'72608260988891001041061071081091101111121131<strong>14</strong>115116116117118S. G. Gooden, salary for August - Ret. $7.33Hazeltine Gooden, salary for August - Ret. $6.00E1igah Williams, salary for AugustThe First National Bank, tax withheld for <strong>July</strong>C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll August 15, 1951C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll August 31, 1951Shaw and Sneed Hardware Co., supplies for repairsThe J. E. Neilson Co., water coolers and miscellaneousTayloe Paper Company, ja itor's supplies .Mississippi Educational Film Association, su~p1iesElliott Hardware Company, suppliesAcme Paper Co., jajitor1s suppliesTayloe Paper Company, jajitor1s suppliesMiss. School Supply Co., miscellaneous suppliesThe National Education Association, booksThe Hurley Company, suppliesUnited Gas Corporation, bill for Grammar School<strong>Oxford</strong> Light and Water Plant, Grammar School - Aug.<strong>Oxford</strong> Light and Water Plant, Colored SchoolR. E. Keye, expenses <strong>of</strong> trip made by Citizens' CommitteeS. G. Gooden, Petty Cash332332322322333322336333333322322322334334334-C306307-C$176.00<strong>14</strong>4.00100.00304.2378.78110.844.6$418.41294.8075.001.53265.50111.05<strong>14</strong>.50.6943.223.1513.1659.8016.8041.90ELECTRJ C DEPARTMENT ACCOgNTS527 Withholding tax for <strong>July</strong>, 19551531 - 542 Payroll for A. B. Cullen - Crew - $17.30 tax w/h56$ - 575 Payroll for period 8-1-51 to 8-15-51 - $29.88 tax w/h574576577-586590-598599587-589Refunded DepositsCentral Service Assn. - Postage and cardsPayro1J for Month <strong>of</strong> August, 1951- $169.10 tax w/hPayroll for period August 16th to August 31, 1951$24.76 tax withheldPaid to Municipality, water and sewer billingRefunded DepositsMetts Brothers Hdw., miscellaneous suppliesHome Ice Company, ice boOk for Line CrewReynolds P. & H. and E1ec. service - 1 switchTenn. Valley E1ec. Supply Co., electric suppliesNordberg Manufacturlng Co., crankpin bearing shellThe <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, <strong>of</strong>flce supplies & advertisementThe Filter and Injector Co., 100# celluloseGraybar Electric Co., electric suppliesElectric Meter Service, meters and Current Trans.The Texas Co., ursa oil for plantWestern Auto Assc. store , 5/8 socketGeneral Electric Supply Corp., electrical materialCentral Service Ass'n., billing for AugustSouthern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co, phone billStuart, C. Irby Co., electrical materjalsThe Reichman Crosby Corp., too $ whi;te wasterSouthern Supply Co., electric materialsSouthern Petroleum Co., fuel oilOzburn-Abston Co., seat covers'Elliott Hardware Co., miscellaneous suppliesJ. H. Tucker, reube1in oil for plant230.62<strong>14</strong>3.1<strong>14</strong>3.1227780<strong>14</strong>3.1<strong>14</strong>3.1223227502502502131.1730502502502100.31131.2100.31131.1780502502730131.1131.2<strong>14</strong>3502730$217.66459.70324.82104.1350.002,183.60352.795,989.1730.<strong>14</strong>10.965.00.75118.36172.0016.8242.5077.13265.34165.24.507.15103.3016.6521.4552.64-39.046,450.538.565.8779.38$17,371.18


----~~~~-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------. 391\___MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDDEMENT - MERI[)I,AN"--'-----,WARRANT NO.TO WHONACCOUNT NO.AMOUNTWATER FUNDr-7CY7 James R. McLure, salary for August - $17.00 tax withheld708 Ira Mills, salary for August708 Ira Mills, salary for August569 The First National Bahk, tax withheld for <strong>July</strong>574 C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll Aug. 15, 1951675 C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, Petty Cash716 C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll August 31, 1951804 J. E. Dilworth Company, galvanized pipe805 Viking Supply Corporation, water meters806 Southern Supply Co., supplies for Water Dept.807 M. & H. Valve Fitting Co., supplies for Water Department809 Rockwell Manufacturing 00., vater meters and parts810 The <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, forms for collecting water811 Well Machinery & Supply Co., water meter parts812 Southern Meter & Repair Co., repairing meters813 Central Service Association 1 billing expense8<strong>14</strong> Central Service Association., vater and sewer amortization815 Elliott Hardware Co., miscellaneous supplies816 Shaw and Sneed, supplies for Water DepartmentTOTAL5095255<strong>14</strong>5095<strong>14</strong>VariousVarious510512510510512516512512539542513510$133.0053.7553.7512.50185.6538.68328.4063.0896.578.2445.00121.7712.5056.40168.7566.426.036.101.00$1,457.59SPECIAL STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND #2711573715817817818831831831J. C. Hume, salary for AugustC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll August 15, 1951c. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll August 31, 1951<strong>Oxford</strong> Asphalt Co., paving Filmore Street<strong>Oxford</strong> Asphalt Co., 2 hrs. grading hire N. 9th st.Ramey and Falkner, cutting water line trench on No. 7th St.Road Builders Equipment Co., tractor timeRoad Builders Equipment Co., tractor time - FiImoreRoad Builders Equipment Co., tractor time - No",7th st.247VariousVarious247248269$12.50282.1382.505,788.0222.00<strong>14</strong>5.00TOTAL $6,332.15262 39.02247 448.69269 29.31PARKING METER FUND709712570819C. D. Malene, salary for August - $2.80 tax withheldMinnie Hartsfield, salary for AugustThe First National Bank, tax withheld for <strong>July</strong>Miller Meters, Inc., repairs and parts$177.2028.502.8010.00$218.50BOND FUNDUnion Planters National Bank & Trust Co., bonds, interestand collection charges611 & 612 $823.45IL639STREET IMPROVEMENT FUNDUnion Planters National Bank and Trust Co., bonds, interestand collection charges$5,370.20STREET INTERSECTION FUND640Union Planters National Bank & Trust Co., bonds, interestand collection charge$5,395.30i:jl---- -'~--,V,


II~MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDF-----"OEMENT - MERIDIANMiss Gene Lowery and a group representing various club3 appeared before the Mayor andBoard <strong>of</strong> Aldermen in behalf <strong>of</strong> the Park Commission with the request that said Mayorand Board increase the budget for the Park Commission for the year 1951-1952. After acareful consideration <strong>of</strong> the matter, Alderman B. O. Elliott made a motion that theRecreation Program not be included in the 1951-1952 budget. This motion was secondedby Alderman H. S. Sisk and Alderman Ben J. Hilbun and passed unanimously.**********************Mr. Will Lewis, President, School Board <strong>of</strong> Trustees, read to the Mayor and the Board<strong>of</strong> Aldermen a report by the Citizens' Committee on the expansion <strong>of</strong> the school program.After a careful consideration <strong>of</strong> this report, Alderman B. O. Elliott made a motion thatthe Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen extend to said committee and to the School Board avote <strong>of</strong> thanks for their efforts in making this report possible. This motion wasseconded by Alderman H. S. Sisk and passed unanimously.**********************The Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Alderman took up for consideration a certainresolution adopted by the Board <strong>of</strong> Trustees <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Oxford</strong> Municipal SeparateSchool District on the 4th 4a'7 <strong>of</strong> September, 1951requesting the Mayor andBoard <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> to call an election ona proposal toissue bonds <strong>of</strong> said District in the amount <strong>of</strong> $473,000.00 for the improvement<strong>of</strong> school facilities fo11owing a discussion <strong>of</strong> the subject Alderman Ben JackHilbun <strong>of</strong>fered and moved the adoption <strong>of</strong> the following resclution:A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE INTENTION OF THE MAYOR AND BOARDOF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI TO ISSUE THEBONDS OF THE OXFORD MUNICIPAL SEPARATE SCHOOL DISTRICT IN THEAMOUNT OF $473,000.00 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FOR THEIMPROVEMENT OF SCHOOL FACILITIES IN SAID DISTRICT, AND CALLINGAND PROVIDING FOR THE HULDING OF AN ELECTION THEREON.Whereas, on the 4th day <strong>of</strong> September, 1951, the Board <strong>of</strong> Trustees <strong>of</strong> the<strong>Oxford</strong> Municipal Separate School District <strong>of</strong> Lafayette County, Mississippi didadopt acertain resolution requesting the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen to ca11an election to determine whether or not the bonds <strong>of</strong> said District shall beissued in the amount <strong>of</strong> $473,000.00 for the following purposes;A. Erecting, repairing, equipping, remodelling and enlargingschool buildings and related facilities, includingaudi torimns, lunch rooms, vocational training building ,libraries and purchasing land therefor;B. Establishing and equipping school athletic fields and necessaryfacilities connected therewith, and purchasing land therefor; andC. Providing necessary water, light, heating and sewerage facilitiesfor school buildings and purchasing land therefor; andWhereas, under the laws <strong>of</strong> the State <strong>of</strong> Mississippi the said Mayorand Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen are authorized and empowered to call an election on theaforesaid proposition, and to issue such bonds in the event that the proposalfor the issuance there<strong>of</strong> be assented to by 3/5ths <strong>of</strong> the qualified electors<strong>of</strong> the District voting on such proposition at such election, and providingthat the amount <strong>of</strong> such indebtedness, when added to all <strong>of</strong> the outstandingbonded indebtedness <strong>of</strong> the district, shall not exceed 15 per centum <strong>of</strong> allassessed value <strong>of</strong> the taxable property within the district according to thelast completed assessment for taxation; and


L--",,-__---------------------_MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD393\.._--------------DEMENT - MERIDIAN=------------.----. -- --.--.- .. ---1>--_.-"'------_.- .--. ________ ._. __ . _____ . __ .. ______ . _____ .,~. __ .. _" __ . ___________ 0 __ . _____ •. _______ ._, ___ .'--_ . __ . __ ._. ______ " ________ _-Whereas, the assessed value <strong>of</strong> taxable property within the said <strong>Oxford</strong>Municipal Separate School District, according to the last completed assessmentfor taxation was as follows:Real Estate$3,062,835.00Personal Property $1,373,983.00Public Utility Property $182,815.00Total $4,619,633.00: andWhereas- the said School district at this time has the following outstandingbonded indebtedness, to-wit:SCHOOL BeNDS ISSUED BY THE OXFORD MUNICIPAL SEPARATE SCHOOL DISTRICT.------.---- ------------.--- -="iFr=-='!DATE OFISSUEAMOUNT OUTSTANDINGNONESCHOOL BONDS ISSUED BY THE CITY OF OXFORDDATE IF ISSUE6-1-282-1-388-1-386-1-38TOTALAMOUNT OUTSTANDING$8,000.00$6,000.00$2.000.00and,Whereas the amount <strong>of</strong> the bonds hereinafter proposed to be issued, whenadded to the aforesaid outstanding bonded indebtedness, will not result inthe imposition on any <strong>of</strong> the property within said school district <strong>of</strong> anindebtedness for school purposes <strong>of</strong> more than fifteen per centum <strong>of</strong> the assessedvalue <strong>of</strong> the taxable property within said district according to the lastcompleted assessment for taxation, regardless <strong>of</strong> whether any such indebtednessshall have been incurred by such district or Qy any other school district ordistricts; andWhereas, the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> donow determine that the aforesaid request <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Oxford</strong> Municipal SeparateSchool District should be complied with and that a special election shouldbe called, at which the aforesaid proposition may be submitted to thequalified electors <strong>of</strong> said district:NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERJylEN OF THECITY OF OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI AS FOLLOWS:Section 1. That the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the Cjty <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>,Mississippi do hereb,1 declare their intention to issue the bonds <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Oxford</strong>Municipal Separate School District <strong>of</strong> Lafayette County, Mississippi in theamount <strong>of</strong> $473,000.00 to raise money for the following purposes:..___......l!_________.. __ ____. ____ ~_ ~_~'iI: .II .___ ~II~


~-394DEMENT - MERIDIAN_., ....MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDA. Erecting, repairing, equipping, remodelling and enlargingschool buildings and related faci!.i ties, includingauditoriums, lunch rooms, vocational training building, librariesand purchasing land therefor;B. Establishing and equipping school athletic fields and necessaryfacilities connected therewith, and purchasing land therefor; andlC. Providing necessary water, light, heating and sewerage facilitiesfor school buildings and purchasing land therefor.section 2. That a special election shall be and the same is hereby calledand ordered to be held within the said <strong>Oxford</strong> Municipal Separate School Districton Tuesday the 16th day <strong>of</strong> October, 1951 for the purpose <strong>of</strong> submitting tothe qualified electors<strong>of</strong> said school district, the proposition set forthin the form <strong>of</strong> Notice <strong>of</strong> Election as contained in Section 4 <strong>of</strong> this resolution.Section 3. That said special election shall be held at the pollingplace designated and set forth in the form <strong>of</strong> Notice <strong>of</strong> Election ascontainedin Section 4 <strong>of</strong> this resolution. The said polling place for said electionshall be opened at the hour <strong>of</strong> 7 o'clock in the morning and shall be keptopen until the hour <strong>of</strong> 6 o'clock in the evening on the aforesaid date, andall qualified electors <strong>of</strong> said district will be entitled to vote in the saidelection.Section 4. That the <strong>City</strong> Clerk shall cause notice <strong>of</strong> said election tobe published once a week for at least three consecutive weeks in the "<strong>Oxford</strong>Eagle" anewspaper published in the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, in said district. Thefirst pUblication <strong>of</strong> said notice shall be made not less than twenty-one daysprior to the date fixed for said election, and the last publication shall bemade not more than seven days prior to the said date. The said Notice shallbe in substantially the following form, to-wit~NOTICE OF BOND ELECTIONOXFORD ~rrnNICIPAL SEPARATE SCHOOL DISTRICTLAFAYETTE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPINotice is hereby given to the qualified electors <strong>of</strong> the<strong>Oxford</strong> Municipal Separate School District <strong>of</strong> Lafayette CountyMississippi that a special election will be held in said schooldistrict on Tuesday the 16th day <strong>of</strong> October, 1951 for the purpose<strong>of</strong> submitting to the qualified electors <strong>of</strong> said school thefollowing proposition, to-wit:PROPOSITIONShall the <strong>Oxford</strong> :t-1unicipal Separate School District <strong>of</strong> LafayetteCounty, Mississippi issue its bonds in the principal amount <strong>of</strong>$473,000.00 to raise money for the following purposes:A. Erecting, repairing, equinping, remodelling and enlarging schoolbuildings and related facjlities, including auditoriums, lunchrooms, vocational training building, libraries and purchasingland therefor:B. Establishing and equipping school athletic fields andnecessary facilities connected therewith, and purchasingland therefor; andC. Providing necessary water, light, heating and seweragefacilities for school buildings and purchasing land therefor?The said election will be held at and votes may be cast at the<strong>Oxford</strong> <strong>City</strong> Hall, <strong>Oxford</strong>, MississippiI~ --- - . --- ------


3951MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD-~-. ~-- -.:~---:...... ..... -.+.--,tThe polls <strong>of</strong> said election will be opened at the hour <strong>of</strong>70' clock in the morning and will be kept open until the hour<strong>of</strong> 6 o'clock in the evening <strong>of</strong> the aforesaid date, and saidelection shall be held and conducted as far as practicablein accordance with the laws regulating general elections inthe state <strong>of</strong> Mississippi and in the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>.All qualified electors <strong>of</strong> the said <strong>Oxford</strong> MunicipalSeparate School District will be entitled to vote in the saidelection.By or der <strong>of</strong> the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong>Of <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, this 4th day <strong>of</strong> September, 1951.SEA LRobert W. HickeyCITY CLERKSection 5.That the said special election shall be held and conductedby the Election Commissioners within and for the said <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, and shallbe conducted, as far as practicable, in accordance with the laws regulatinggeneral elections in the State <strong>of</strong> Mississippi and in the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>.When the said Election Commissioners shall have received the returns <strong>of</strong> thesaid ele~tionand ascertained the results there<strong>of</strong>, they shall, after havingcanvassed the same, forthwith make returns there<strong>of</strong> to the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong>Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> qy filing a report setting forth their actionin the holding <strong>of</strong> said election and the results there<strong>of</strong>.Section 6. That the ballots to be used at said special election shallbe in substantially the following form, to-wit:OFFICIAL BALLOTSPECIAL BOND ELECTIONOXFORD MUNICIPAL SEPARATE SCHOOL DISTRICTLAFAYETTE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPITuesday the 16th day <strong>of</strong> Oxtober, 1951PROPOSITIONShall the <strong>Oxford</strong> Municipal Separate School District <strong>of</strong> Lafayette County,Mississippi issue its bonds in the principal amount <strong>of</strong> $473,000.00 toraise money for the following purposes:A. Erecting, repairing, equipping, remodelling and enlargingschool buildings and related facilities, includingauditoriums, lumch rooms, vocational training buildinglibraries and purchasing land therefor;B. Establishing and equipping school athletic fields, and necessaryfacilities connected therewith, and purchasing land therefor; andC. Providing necessary water, light, heating and seweragefacilities for school buildings and purchasing landtherefor?FOR THE BOND ISSUE I 7AGAINST THE BOND ISSUE I I(Place a ~" or check mark opposite your choiceon the proposition)\lIOn the reverse <strong>of</strong> each ballot there shall be printedsubstantially the following:OFFICIAL BALLOTSPECIAL BOIID ELECTIONOXFORD MUNICIPAL SEPARATE SCHOOL DISTRICTTuesday the 16th day <strong>of</strong> October, 1951Election Precinct; <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippiat the <strong>City</strong> Hall <strong>of</strong> said <strong>City</strong>


DEMENT - MERIDIAN-_...MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDSection 7. That the bonds described in the foregoing Propositionshall be issued only in the event that the issuance thereo£ be assentedto by J/5ths <strong>of</strong> the qualified electors <strong>of</strong> said District who voted on saidProposition at the aforesaid special election.Section g. That the <strong>City</strong> Clerk be and he is hereby authorized anddirected forthwith to publish a true and correct copy <strong>of</strong> this resolutionand to certify the same to the Election Commissioners within and for the<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> Mississippi as and for their warrant and authority for theholding <strong>of</strong> sai~ election as herein provided and as provided by the State<strong>of</strong> Mississippi and W. W. Joor shall be and he is hereby designated to havethe ballots for said election printed.Alderman H. S. Sisk seconded the motion to adopt the foregoing resolution,and the question being put to a roll call vote, the result was as follows:Alderman B. O. Elliott voted Yea.Alderman Ben Jack Hilbun voted YeaAlderman W. T. Chandler voted YeaAlderman H. S .. Sisk voted YeaAlderman R. W. Hickey voted Yea.The motion having received the af£irmative vote <strong>of</strong> all <strong>of</strong> themembers present, the Mayor declared the motion carried and the resolutionadopted.~--~-----R. X. Williams, MayorRobert ~.J.Hickey, <strong>City</strong> Clerk***************************Came on for consideration the matter <strong>of</strong> the Welcome Party for the students on the 19thday <strong>of</strong> September, and after a discussion <strong>of</strong> the matter, Alderman H. S. Sisk made a motionthat the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> cont.ribute $250.00 for the carrying out <strong>of</strong> the Welcome Partyprograme. This motion was seconded by Alderman Robert W. Hickey, passed unanimously,and the Clerk is hereby authorized to issue a check in the amount <strong>of</strong> $250.00 for thatpurpose.********************************Came on for consideration the matter <strong>of</strong> the tools used by the different departmentsin carrying on the work <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> and after a full discussion <strong>of</strong> the matter, motionwas made, seconded and passed unanimously and it was ordered that each department haveown tools and that the Foremen <strong>of</strong> each crew beheld responsible for tools used by hisdepartment.*******************************Came on for fiscussion the matter <strong>of</strong> the Fire DepartmQuiequipment being checked atregular intervals so as to always be ready for immediate use and after consideringthe matter, motion was made, seconded and passed unanimously, an3 it was ordered thatforms be prepared and turne(' over to the Night Firemen, Mr. Nelson and Mr. Lutherand said Night Firemen check all fire equipment and make a report to the Mayoreach week.*********************************Came on for consideration the matter <strong>of</strong> Leonard Reid, taxi driver, operating hiscab' in a reckless manner on the streets <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, and after a diSCUSsion <strong>of</strong> thematter, and a report made to the Mayor and Board by Mr. Newt King, motion was madeby Alderman Hickey that Mr. Reid's Permit No. 100 be suspended for one year. Thismotion \.las seconded by Alderman B. O. Elliott and passed unanimously and it is soordered.


I_----.u-L)~~~~-~- -~-~--------------~----------------------------------MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD----_._.-....,Came on for consideration the matter <strong>of</strong> making a separate department <strong>of</strong> the waterand light accounts and after a discussion <strong>of</strong> the matter, Alderman H. S. Sisk movedthat all water and light business be removed from the Office <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> Clerk anda complete and separate department be made for said department. This motion wasseconded by Alderman B. O. Elliott and carried unanimously and it is so ordered.************************An application from R. J. Nail to operate a taxi in the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, was presentedto the' Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen, and after carefully considering the application,Alderman H. S. Sisk moved that this application be granted. This motion was secondedby AldeI'r'qn v1. T. Chandler and the application was unanimously approved. Mr. Nail wasgiven Badge No. 130.************************Came on for consideration the matter <strong>of</strong> the hay at the airport and the cutting <strong>of</strong> same.After a discussion, motion was made, that an advertisement be published in The <strong>Oxford</strong>Eagle for bids on cutting all <strong>of</strong> the hay now growing on the airport field for one-half<strong>of</strong> said hay. This motion was seconded and passed unanimously and it is so ordered.**********************Mr. Ed Lowe, <strong>City</strong> Engineer outlined to the Mayor and the Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen the need foran air compressor and after carefully considering the matter, Alderman B. O. Elliottmoved that an advertisement for said air compressor be published in the <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle.Alderman Ro~ert W. Hickey seconded the motion and it carried unanimouly and the <strong>City</strong>Engineer is hereby authorized to publish request for bids on same.***********************Pursuant to an advertisment in The <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle for bids on concrete pipe to be receivedup until 7:30 p. M., Tuesday, September 4th, the following bid was received:Choctaw, Inc., Memphis, TennesseeLINEAL FEETDIAMETERPRICE PERLIN§AL FOOTEXTENSION<strong>14</strong>00'250'60'300'15" Reinforced Concrete Culvert12" Reinforced. Concrete CulVert18" Reinforced Concrete Culvert4" Reinforced Concrete CulvertTOTAL$1.651.302.15.18$2,310.00325.00129.00_2!ll=OO~_$2,818.00The foregoing bid being the only one received and after due consideration, AldermanH. S. Sisk moved that the bid on the <strong>14</strong>00' be accepted. This motion was seconded byAlderman B. O. Elliott, passed unanimously and it is so ordered.******************************Pursuant to an advertisement in The <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle for bids on a Police Car to be receivedup until 7:30 p. M., Tuesday, September 4, 1951, the following bid was received:<strong>Oxford</strong> Motor Company, <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi1951 Ford Tudor Custom, 110 H. P. Motor, Spot Light, Two Windshield Wipers, Back-up Light,5 67 x 15 4 ply tires, certrifugal 10" Clutch, Transmission (e speeds forward and reverse,QEerdrive Ration 0.70 to 1, for a price <strong>of</strong> $1,908.40.We will inst~ll 5,65 x 16, 6 ply tires for $40.00We will allOY you $1,267.50 for your 1949 Ford Car now in use, on the above car.The foregoing bid being the only one received, and after due consideration, AldermanH. S. Sisk moved that the bid be accepted. This motion was seconded by AldermanRobert W. Hickey, passed unanimously and it is so ordered.*****************************


,~.-1- DEMENT - MERIOIAN1- ~MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDPursuant to an advertisment in The <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle for bids on fuel oil for September,October, November and December 1951, and <strong>January</strong> and February <strong>of</strong> 1952,to bereceived until 7:30 P. M., September 4, 1951, bids were received from the followingcompanies:Southern Petroleum Company, Inc. ---------------- .0930Henry H. Cross Company.1106lThe Southland CompanyRepublic Oil Refining Company.1033.0970After due consideration <strong>of</strong> the foregoing bidR, Alderman B. O. Elliott made a motionthat the bid on fuel oil from Southern Petroleum Company, Inc. be accepted, itbeing the best and lowest bid. Alderman W. T. Chandler seconded the motion and itpassed unanimously.*******ft**************On motion made, seconded and passed unanimously, it was ordered that this Board donow recess until 7:30 P.M, Monday, September 10, 1951.


~-:------ --.~------- -.-~ --.------------, ___ -____ •• - •• _.-::-•• ____________ 0 ______ • ________ • ____ "_. ______ ._._. _____________ • ________________ • __ • __ • ____ • ___ u. _____ ___ ~. __ ,_ ••• ___ • __ ". __ _399],MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDI!, DEMENT - MERIDIA.N~.-'--c-__ . __ ._ .. -.---.-----4-... --- __ ..... -'-.. __ ... _____ .. __ ... _ .... _ .. _.....___..•.._._ .._ .._... _.._......... _...._._._. __.___ ... _RECESS, REGULAR MEETING 7:30 P. M. SEPTEHBER 10, 1951Pursuant to a recess order entered on September 4, 1951, the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermenmet on September 10, 1951, in the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen's Chamber in the <strong>City</strong>Hall, when and where the following were present:R. X. Williams, Mayor, PresidingB. O. Elliott, Alderman at Largew. T. Chandler, Alderman Ward TwoH • S. Sisk, Alderman Ward Three*****************C. E. Harrison, Superintendent Light DepartmentE. P. Lowe, <strong>City</strong> EngineerC. P. Fulmer, Deputy <strong>City</strong> ClerkJ. W. Price, <strong>City</strong> Attorney*******************After the meeting had been opened according to law, the following business was hadto-wit:Dr. Rogers appeared before the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen requesting that the <strong>City</strong>place 120 feet <strong>of</strong> drainage pipe across his lot in The Douglass Subdivision, and aftera discussion <strong>of</strong> the request, Alderman B. O. Elliott made a motion that the <strong>City</strong> install120 feet <strong>of</strong> lS" drainage pipe in the manner outlined by Dr. Rogers. This motion wasseconded b.1 Alderman H. S. Sisk and carried.~lim9as~**********************Alderman B. O. Elliott moved the adoption <strong>of</strong> the following ordinance, and AldermanW. T. Chandler seconded the motion:AN ORDINANCE REPEALING A CERTAIN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING OF VEHICLES ONCERTAIN SIDES OF PORTIONS OF HARRISON AND TYLER A~ruES WITHIN THE CITY OFOXFORD, MISSISSIPPI.Be it ordained by the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>,Mississippi:Section 1. That Sections 1 to 5, inclusive <strong>of</strong> a certain ordinance prohi~itingthe parking <strong>of</strong> automobiles and other vehicles on the North side <strong>of</strong> Harrison Avenuefrom Tenth Street to South Lamar and on the South side <strong>of</strong> Tyler from South Lamar toTenth Street in the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, and for other purposes, as said ordinanceappears <strong>of</strong> record in Ordinance <strong>Book</strong> Number 2 <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, atPage 95 be and the same hereby are repealed.Section 2. That this ordinance be in force and take effect one month fromthe date <strong>of</strong> its adoption.Adopted this 10th day <strong>of</strong> September, A. D., 1951Is/ R. X. WilliamsMAYORATTEST:lsi Robert W. HickeyCLERK******************** *------ --- -----_ .. ~..--~~-~II )


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDr----CEMENT - MERIDIAN:;It came to the attention <strong>of</strong> the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen that the trucks used forthe High Test Company were using the space in front <strong>of</strong> Mr. D. A. Higdon's home forparking, and after carefully considering the matter, Alderman W. T. Chandler movedthat a NO PARKING sign be placed in front <strong>of</strong> Mr. Hidgon's home. This motion was secondedby Alderman H. S. Sisk and passed unanimously, and it is so ordered.************************Mr. Harrison presented to the Mayor and Board the need for a new ro<strong>of</strong> on the Power Plantand the barn, and after carefully considering the matter, Alderman B. O. Elliott madea motion that the <strong>City</strong> publish an invitation for bids on said ro<strong>of</strong>s. This motion wasseconded by Alderman H. S. Sisk, carried unanimously and it is so ordered.***********************Came on for consideration the matter <strong>of</strong> a new ro<strong>of</strong> on the <strong>City</strong> Hall and after discussingthe matter, Alderman B. O. Elliott made a motion that an invitation for bids on saidro<strong>of</strong> be published in The <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle. This motion was seconded by Alderman H. S. Sisk,passed unanimouly and it is so ordered.**********************Came on for consideration the matter <strong>of</strong> Mr. W. R. Winter objecting to the excessive waterbill at t~e C. C. C. Camp and it was brought to the attention <strong>of</strong> the Mayor and Board<strong>of</strong> Aldermen that the public toilet at the C. C. C. Camp was on Mr. Winter's meter.After carefully considering the matter, Alderman B. O. Elliott made a motion that ameter be installed for Shaw and Gray and said public toilet be put on that meter. Thismotion was seconded by Alderman H. S. Sisk, carried unanimously and it is so ordered.*********************Came on for consideration the matter <strong>of</strong> the need for distribution transformers andafter a discussion <strong>of</strong> the matter, Alderman B. O. Elliott moved that the <strong>City</strong> publishin The <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle an invitation for bids on 2 100 KWH transformers, 4 75 KVmtransforemers and 2 37t KVm transforemers. This motion was seconded by AldermanH. S. Sisk, passed unanimously and it is So ordered.*************~****On motion made by Alderrr~n B. O. Elliott, seconded by Alderman H. S. Sisk and passedunanimously, it was ordered that this Board do now recess until 7:30 P. M., TuesdaySeptember 11, 1951.


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t402MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDDEMENT - MERIDIANRECESS, RECESS, RECESS, REGULAR HEETING 7:30 P. M. SEFTEHBER 17, 1951Pursuant to a recess order entered on Sentember 11, 1951, the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong>Aldermen met on September 17, 1951, in the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen s Chamberin the <strong>City</strong> Hall, when and where the following were present:'.,IR. X. Williams, Mayor, PresidingB. O. Elliott, Alder~~n at LargeW. T. Chandler, Alderman Ward TwoRobert W. Hickey, Alderman Ward Three*******************J. W. Price, <strong>City</strong> AttorneyC. E. Harrison, Superintendent Light DepartmentC. P. Fulmer, Deputy <strong>City</strong> Clerk*********************After the meeting had been opened according to law, the following business was hadto-wit:Mr. Harrison brought to the attention <strong>of</strong> the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen the need forwater meters and after a discussion <strong>of</strong> the matter, Alde~~n B. O. Elliott moved thatan invitation for bids on 50 water meters be published in The <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle. This motionwas seconded b.Y Alderman W. T. Chandler, carried unanimously and it is so ordered.*****************************Guy B. Taylor appeared before the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen representing the LafayetteCounty Fair Association asking for a contribution to the Fair Association and after adiscussion <strong>of</strong> the matter, Alderman B. O. Elliott made a motion that the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Oxford</strong> contribute the same amount as said <strong>City</strong> contributed to the Fair Associationfor the year <strong>1950</strong>, said amount being $300.00. This motion was seconded by AldermanW. T. Chandler, passed unanimously and the <strong>City</strong> Clerk is hereby authorized to issuea check in the amount <strong>of</strong> $300.00 for said purpose.**************************The remainder <strong>of</strong> the time was spent in the equalization <strong>of</strong> the 1951 Tax Roll.*************************On motion made, seconded and passed unanimously, it was ordered that this Board do nowrecess until 7:30 P. M., Tuesday, September 18, 1951.


i'Ii:1.~~_~~ ___ ~L/rI4031MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDC-'-_" _. -'.C-"-.C.._':._'....DEMENT - MERIDIAN........._ •... + _ ..........'-..__...__._c••..__.•-=-_,,_·.._.,,-_-,- __. __ C':' ••••___· _ .••••• .: ___ .-'_.-"-'-__ '-C...= ....... _, .. __ ..... _ c:.·'-. .. _.,-'._ .. -'-___ .: .. __ . ,. . ... .[ RECESS, RECESS, RECESS, RECESS, REGULAR MEETING 7:30 P. M. SEPTEMBER 18, 1951Pursuant to a recess order entered on September 17, 1951, the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermenmet on September 18, 1951, in the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen's Chamber in the <strong>City</strong> Hall,when and where the following were present:R. X. Williams, Mayor, PresidingB. O. Elliott, Alderman at LargeBen Jack Hilbun, Alderman Ward OneW. T. Chandler, Alderman Ward TwoH. S. Sisk, Alderman Ward ThreeRobert W. Hickey, Alderman vlard Four*************************C. P. Fulmer, Deputy <strong>City</strong> Clerk************************After the meeting had been opened according to law, the follovTing business was hadto-wit:An application from E. H. Overstreet to own and operate a taxi in the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>was presented to the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen, and after carefully considering theapplication, H. S. Sisk moved that this application be granted. This motion wasseconded by Alderman W. T. Chandler and the application was unanimously approved.Mr. Overstreed was given Operator's Permit No.*********************The remainder <strong>of</strong> the time was spent in the equalization <strong>of</strong> the 1951 Tax Roll.**J


404MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD~-~'"'"' - ",em,,,IRECESS, RECESS, RECESS, RECESS, RECESS, REGULAR MEETING 7: 30 P. M. SEPTEMBER 24, 1951Pursuant to a recess order entered on September 1S, 1951, the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermenmet on Monday, September 24, 1951, in the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen's Chamber in the<strong>City</strong> Hall, when and where the following were present:JR. X. Williams, Mayor, Pres idingB. O. Elliott, Alderman at LargeBen J. Hilbun, ,Alderman Ward OneW. T. Chandler, Alderman Ward TwoH. S. Sisle, Alderman Ward ThreeRobert W. Hickey, Alderman Ward Four********************J. W. Price, <strong>City</strong> AttorneyE. P. Lowe, <strong>City</strong> EngineerC. P. Fulmer, Deputy <strong>City</strong> Clerk*****************After the meeting had been opened according to law, the following business was hadto-wit:The following resolution was presented to the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen by the <strong>City</strong>Engineer for their consideration:A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OFTltlENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS OF SPECIAL STREET IMRPOVE­HElIT NOTES, SERIES <strong>1950</strong>, OF THE CITY OF OXFORD, MISS­ISSIPPI, SAME BEING NOTES 38-42 INCLUSIVE, TO M. A.SAUNDERS & COMPANY, INC., OF HEMPHIS, TENNESSEE, ANDCADY & COMPANY, INC., OF COLUMBUS, MISSISSIPPI, JC INTLY,UPON PAYHENT THEREFOR AT PAR AND ACCRUED INTEREST.Whereas, at a recess meeting <strong>of</strong> this GoverningBody held on November 22, 195.0, an ordinanc.e'l-Tas passedentitled "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THEISSUANCE OF TWO HUNDRED FIFTY-EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS($258,000.00) SPECIAL STREET IMPROVEMENT NOTES OF THECITY OF OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI, PRESCRIBING THE FORM ANDDET AILS OF SAID NOTES, DIRECTING THEIR EXECUTIO;T ANDDELIVERY, AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYHENT THEREOF, BOTHPRINCIPAL ~NDINTEREST:And, whereas said notes were validated by adecree <strong>of</strong> the Chancery Court <strong>of</strong> Lafayette County,Mississippi, in Cause No. 9031 <strong>of</strong> said Court on December9, <strong>1950</strong>;And, whereas said ordinance and said decreeauthorize this Governing Body to issue said notes atsuch time or times and in such amount or amounts as may


-r--- ~------~--i~~~-~---------------------:------~~MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD4051I~--. ::--: ~~-=: •.. ~-- .t'~~;;;,~" --=:-:-::-::-=:::---_~-=-=-=-= ...~.-.~=~ .. -=-=::-::.--=== ~ ..:: -=~ ~: = -.= __:~~hereafter be directed by resolution <strong>of</strong> this Governing !I I, 'I ~IBody;And, \f.hereas Notes numbered 1-37 have in thepast been delivered by this Governing Body, and whereasit is now deemed necessary and to the best interest <strong>of</strong>this <strong>City</strong> to issue Notes, Numbers 38-42, in the total._.~lamount <strong>of</strong> Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) atthis time, and whereas the Mayor and <strong>City</strong> Clerk <strong>of</strong> this<strong>City</strong>, respective~,are the proper <strong>of</strong>ficers and authorities<strong>of</strong> this <strong>City</strong> to execute such notes;Now, therefore, be and it is hereby resolvedthat the said Mayor and <strong>City</strong> Clerk <strong>of</strong> this <strong>City</strong> arehereby authorized to execute such notes, Numbers 38-42inclusive, in the total amount <strong>of</strong> Twenty-Five ThousandDollars ($25,000.00), by signing their names theretoand affixing the <strong>of</strong>ficial seal <strong>of</strong> this <strong>City</strong>, and todeliver same to M. A. Saunders & Company, Inc. <strong>of</strong>Memphis, Tennessee, and Cady & Company, Inc., <strong>of</strong>Columbus, Mississippi, jointly, upon payment thereforat par and accrued interest, so that the specialimprovements outlined in the aforementioned ordinanceand court proceeding may go forward.The foregoing resolution having beenintroduced in writing was read, considered, andadopted without change in the form in which it wasintroduced, by the following vote:.Alderman B. O. Elliott voted YeaAlderman Robert W. Hickey voted YeaAlderman B. J. Hilbun voted YeaAlderman H. S. Sisk voted YeaAlderman W, T. Chandler voted YeaThe resolution having received the affirmativevote <strong>of</strong> all aldermen, the Mayor declared sameAdopted.lAtt~/ ./-~~"iCitY ~ ?;:~The remainder <strong>of</strong> the time was spent in the equalization <strong>of</strong> the 1951 Tax Roll.*******************.On motion made, seconded and passed unanimo~ it wa~ ordered that this Boarddo _n~z~~;~=~day·~ <strong>City</strong> Clerk


(406!MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDRECESS, RECESS, RECESS, RECESS, RECESS, RECESS, REGULAR HEETING 7:30 P. M. SEPI'EMBER 25, 1951Pursuant to a recess order entered on September 24, 1951, the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen meton Tuesday, September 25, 1951, in the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen's Chamber in the <strong>City</strong> Hallwhen and where the following were present:R. X. Williams, Mayor, Pres idingB. O. Elliott, Alderman at LargeBen J. Hilbun, Alderman Ward OneW. T. Chandler, Alderman Hard TwoH. S. Sisle, Alderman Ward ThreeRobert W. Hickey, Alderman l.fard Four* * * * *J. W. Price, <strong>City</strong> AttorneyC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk* * *After the meeting had been opened according to law, the fo11owi~gto-wit;business was hadThe <strong>City</strong> Engineer presented seven resolutions on streets or parts <strong>of</strong> streets determining thecost <strong>of</strong> special improvements thereon for the C:msideration <strong>of</strong> the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen.,After duly conSidering each resolution individually, section by section, then as a whole,each resolution was unanimously adopted by vote <strong>of</strong> all aldermen. The seven resolutions arein words and figures as follows:A RESOLUTION DETERMINING TH~ COST OF IMPROVEMENT ON AVENT STREET (S)AVENUE (S) FROH ITS NORTHERN TERHINUS WI'fH WILLIAMS AVENUE SOUTH 700FEET.Be it resolved by the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi;Section 1. That the cost for" the special improvement (s)on Avent street from its northern te~us with Williams AvenueSouth 700 feet is the sum <strong>of</strong> Fifteen Thousand Eighteen Dollars andNinety-Six Cents ($15,018.96) <strong>of</strong> which amount the <strong>City</strong> shall payEight Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety Dollars and Sixteen Cents($8,790.16) and the property owners on said street shall pay the sum<strong>of</strong> Six Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-Eight Dollars and Eighty r,ents($6,228.80) on the basis provided for in House Bill No. 76 <strong>of</strong> theGeneral Acts <strong>of</strong> the Regular Legislative Session <strong>of</strong> <strong>1950</strong> and as shownby the assessment to be filed with the <strong>City</strong> Clerk for said im:",)rovementeSection 2. That after the filing <strong>of</strong> said assessment theClerk is directed to notify the property owners that said assessment1is on file.


IMIN_UTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD-------------._------ -------.--------_.--------- ----------------------------------------.--- -- ---- -------------------- ---- ---- ------ ----- ---- ----------------,---,,----,-,==~DEMENT - MERIDIAN------:c.-----------_______ • __ ", ______ .--"_-__ - _________________________________ _=Section 3. That this resolution take effect and bein force as provided qy law.Approved,lsI R. X. lU11iamsMayor(S E A L)Attest, lsI Robert W. Hickey<strong>City</strong> ClerkA RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE COST CF rrMPROVEMENT ON PRICE STREETBETWEEN NORTH LAMAR STREET AND SIVLEY STREET IN OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI.Be it resolved b,y the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> theCi~ <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi:Section 1. That the cost for the, special improvement(s) on Price street Between North Lamar Street and SivleyStreet in <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi is the sum, <strong>of</strong> Thirty Four Thousand SevenHundred Nine,J)9lla;r.s.an4~~_ig~ty:~~()J~~..nts, ($34,.709.~1)<strong>of</strong> ,,!hicr amount the <strong>City</strong>shall pay Fifteen Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy-Eiglit Dollars and Fifteen Centsthe property owners on said street shall pay the sum <strong>of</strong> Eighteen ($15,S78.15)Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Dne Dollars and Sixty-8evan Cents($18,831.67) on the basis provided for in House Bill No. 76 <strong>of</strong> theGeneral Acts <strong>of</strong> the Regular Legislative Session <strong>of</strong> <strong>1950</strong> and as shownby the assessment to be filed with the <strong>City</strong> Clerk for said imrptrevementeSection 2. That after the filing <strong>of</strong> said assessmentthe Clerk is directed to notify the property owners that saidassessment is on file.Section 3. That this resolution take effect andbein force as provided by law.Approved,lsI R. X. Wi1li~~ __Mayor( SEA L )Attest, lsI Robert W. HickeyA RESOLUTION DETERHINING THE COST OF IMPROVEJylENT ON SOUTHEIGHTEENTH STREET, BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH EDGEOF UNIVERSITY AVENUE AND RUNNING THENCESOUTHWARDLY ALONGlSAID STREET THROUGH HALEY SUBDIVISION, 1235.5 FEET.Be it resolved by the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi:Section 1. That the cost for the special improvement(s) on South Eighteenth Street, beginning at a point onthe South edge <strong>of</strong> University Avenueand running thence southwardlYL-______ _


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDDEMENT - MERIDIANalong said street through Haley Subdivision, 1235.5 feet,is the sum<strong>of</strong> Twenty-Two Thousand Five Hundred Sixty-Three Dollars and Seventy-One Cents ($22,563.71) <strong>of</strong> which amount the <strong>City</strong> shall pay NineThousand Eight Hundred and Eighty-Two Dollars and Twenty Eight Cents($9,882.28) and the property owners on said street shall pay thesum <strong>of</strong> ~/elveThousand Six Hundred Eighty-One Dollars and Forty-ThreeCents ($12,681.43) on the basis provided for in House Bill No. 76<strong>of</strong> the General Acts <strong>of</strong> the Regular Legislative Session <strong>of</strong> <strong>1950</strong> andas shown by the assessment to be filed with the <strong>City</strong> Clerk for saidimprovement.Section 2. That after the filing <strong>of</strong> said assessmentthe Clerk is directed to notify the property owners that saidassessment is on file.Section 3. That this resolution take effect and be inforce as provided by law.Approved,/sl R, X~_WilliamsMayor( SEA L )Attest,/sl Robert W. Hicy~<strong>City</strong> ClerkA RESOWTION DETERHIKING THE COST OF IMPROVEMENT ON <strong>14</strong>TH STREEl'FROH THE NORTH SIDE OF PIERCE AVENUE TO THE SOUTH SIDE OF FILHOREAVENUE.Be it resolved by the Mayor and Boa~d <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> Oxfo~d, Mississippi:Section 1. That the cost for the special improvementes)on <strong>14</strong>th Street from the north side <strong>of</strong> Fierce Avenueto the south side <strong>of</strong> Fillmore Avenue is the sum <strong>of</strong> Three ThousandFive Hundred Sixty Dollars and Fifty-Three Cents ($3,560.53) <strong>of</strong>which amount the <strong>City</strong> shall pay One Thousand Five Hundred Ninety­Nine Dollars and Twenty-Nine Cents ($1,599.29) and the propertyowners on said street shall pay the sum <strong>of</strong> One Thousand Nine HundredSixty-One Dollars and Twenty-Four Cents ($1,961.24) on the basisprovided for in House Bill No. 76 <strong>of</strong> the General Acts <strong>of</strong> theRegular Legislative Session <strong>of</strong> <strong>1950</strong> and as shown by theassessment to be filed with the <strong>City</strong> Clerk for said improvemente


4091I ..I .~ •• _. _. p ., ,~..., •-------..DEMENT - MERIDIAN. .. c,~ ......... _. . _. _ ........ _'._ ... "MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD.... ---~~", -' ~.-,,-- ...I. . ISection 2. That after the filing <strong>of</strong> said assessmentthe Clerk is directed to notifY the property owners that saidassessment is on file.Section 3. That this resolution take effect andbe in force as provided by law.Approved,lsi R. X, WilliamsMayor( SEA L )Attest, lsi Robert W. Hick.:.r,eyr.-..._<strong>City</strong> ClerkA RESOLUTION DEI'ERMINING THE COST OF TMPROVEHENT ON <strong>14</strong>TH STREEI'FROM THE NORTH SIDE OF FILLMORE AVENUE TO THE SOUTH SIDE OF TAYLORAVENUE.Be it resolved by the Hayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> Qy~ord, Mississippi:Section 1. That the cost for the special imrpovement(s) on the <strong>14</strong>th Street from the north side <strong>of</strong> Fillmore Avenueto the south side <strong>of</strong> Taylor Avenue is the sum <strong>of</strong> Four Thousand FiveHundred Ninety-Two Dollars and Sixteen Cents ($4,592.16) <strong>of</strong> whichamount the Ci ty shall pay Two Thousand Four Hundred Sixty-NineDollars and Eighty-Two Cents ($2,469.82 and the property owners onsaid street shall pay the sum <strong>of</strong> T't.J'o Thousand One Hundred Twenty­Two Dollars and Thirty-Four, Cents ($2,122.34) on the basisprovided for in House Bill No. 76 <strong>of</strong> the General Acts <strong>of</strong> theRegular Legislative Session <strong>of</strong> <strong>1950</strong> and as shown by theassessment to be filed with the <strong>City</strong> Clerk for said improvementeSection 2. That after the filing <strong>of</strong> said assessmentthe Clerk is directed to notifY the property owners that saidassessment is on file.Section 3. That this resolution take effect andbein force as provided by law.Approved, -.lsi R. X. WilliamsMayor( SEA L )Attest,lsi Robert W. Hick~<strong>City</strong> ClerkL.. _l '!~:I '---------------- -- - ---------- - _._------_._- '


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDA RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE COST OF IMPROVEHENT ON FILUIORE AVENUEFRON SOUTH LAMAR STREET TO SOUTH <strong>14</strong>TH STREET.Be it resolved by the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi:Section 1. That the cost ~or'the special improvement(s) on Fillmore Avenue from South Lamar Street to South<strong>14</strong>th Street is the sum <strong>of</strong> Eight Thousand Ninety Dollars andSixty-Two Cents ($8,090'.62) <strong>of</strong> which amount the <strong>City</strong> shall payFour Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty Dollars and Sixty~NineCents($4,880.69) and the property owners on said street shall pay thesum <strong>of</strong> Three Thousand Two Hundred Nine Dollars andNinety-Three Cents ($3,209.93)on the basis provided for in House BillNo. 76 <strong>of</strong> the General Acts <strong>of</strong> the Regular Legislative Session <strong>of</strong><strong>1950</strong> and as shown by the assessment to be filed with the <strong>City</strong> Clerkfor said improvement.Section 2. That after the filing <strong>of</strong> said assessmentthe Clerk is directed to notify the property owners that saidassessment is on file.Section 3. That this resoluticn take effect and bein force as provided by law.ApprOVed, /sl R. X. Williamslt1ayor( SEA L )Attest,/sl Robert W. Hickey<strong>City</strong> ClerkA RESOLUTION DETERHINING THE COST OF IMPROVE11ENT ON FILLMOREAV1'NUE FROH THE HESTSIDE OF <strong>14</strong>TH STREET TO THE EAST SIDEOF 15TH STREET.Be it resolved by the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi:Section 1. That the cost for the special improvement(s) on Fillmore Avenue from the west side <strong>of</strong> <strong>14</strong>th Streetto the East side <strong>of</strong> 15th Street is the svm <strong>of</strong> Nine Thousand NineHundred Sixteen Dollars and Eleven Cents ($9,916.11) <strong>of</strong> which amountthe <strong>City</strong> shall pay Five Thousand Nine Hundred Nine Dollars and Ninety­Four Cents ($~,909.94)and the property owners on said street shallpay the sum <strong>of</strong> Four Thousand amI Six Dollars and Seventeen Cents ($4,006.17)on the basis provided for in House Bill No. 76 <strong>of</strong> the General Acts <strong>of</strong> theRegular Legislative Session <strong>of</strong> <strong>1950</strong> and as shown by the assessment to be


~_._. _~ _______-.._.411MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDr- . ---.--.-..- .. ·-.--·;;EMEN~::.ME-RIO-"N-- --.....----..-----.---.--..----.-... -.......-.----..---..-- ... --..--.--...-.- _..,_.__ ~._. ________ ~_"_.~_ _. __ ~ __. ___ :.. _______._. __ .. __.. ~ _____________ .. - ________"'__ - ---0filed with the <strong>City</strong> Clerk for said improvement.Section 2.That after the filing <strong>of</strong> said assessment theClerk is directed to notify the property owners that said assessment. is on file.Section 3. That this resolution take effect and be inforce as provided by law.Approved,lsi R. X. Williams ___Mayor( SEA L )Attest,lsi Ropert W, HickW<strong>City</strong> Clerk* * ** *Phil Mullen appeared before the ~~yor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen with a letter fromCarroll W. North, Comptroller, <strong>of</strong> the University <strong>of</strong> Mississippi, which he read tosaid Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen. This letter contained the following estimatedcost <strong>of</strong> the work required to complete the intramural field at the University HighSchool:Plowing, disking, fertilizing, seeding the fieldand doing necessary drainage work --------------- $ 385.00Sodding slopes ------------------------------­TOTAL-.iL...~~080.00--After a full discussion and careful consideration <strong>of</strong> the matter, AldermanRobert W. Hickey made a motion that the above amount be appropriated out<strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong>'s General Fund for the completion <strong>of</strong> said field. This motionwas seconded by Alderman B. O. Elliott, passed. unanimously, and it is soordered.* * * * * * *On motion made, seconded and passed unanimouly, it was ordered that the budget <strong>of</strong>. Receipts and Disbursements for the year 1952 be finally approved and adopted indetail as follows:BUDGETCITY OF CXFORD~MISSISSIPPIACCOUNT NQ.t.101102·103104107CORPORATION FUNDRECEIPTSAdvalorem TaxesPrivilege LicenseTax PenaltiesSundryRents Received.Interest on Investment at Light PlantTax Equivalent on Light PlantTransfer from Parking Meter FundTransfer from Water Fund$31,718.006,000.0050.0050.0012,470.003,363.481,639.834,788.00721.69$60,801.00 {noill112ill174175DISBURSEMENTSSalary - Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> AldermenSalary - Tax Collector and Deputy ClerkSalary - <strong>City</strong> MarshalSalary - Night MarshalSalary - Extra Night MarshalSalary - Extra Day Marshal$3,900.003,060.002,622.00___ ~~2_~:_L_~_:~_og ______....JL_IJL-______ _


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD~-'. DEMENT - ME'RIDIAN=-- ,,,.ACCOUNT NO.DISBURSEHENTS1<strong>14</strong>115117120122123124125126127128129130131134135136137<strong>14</strong>1<strong>14</strong>3<strong>14</strong>5<strong>14</strong>6<strong>14</strong>7<strong>14</strong>8<strong>14</strong>9150151153154155156161166167180182Court House JanitorSalary - <strong>City</strong> AttorneySalary - <strong>City</strong> EngineerCemetary UpkeepLegal PrintingFuel - <strong>City</strong> HallTelephone - <strong>City</strong> HallPostageJanitor - <strong>City</strong> HallJanitor SuppliesLegal ExpenseInsuranceUpkeep <strong>of</strong> Fire TrucksAuditBanquet for FiremenFire DepartmentLafayette County Health UnitAdvertisingElection ExpenseLights for <strong>City</strong> HallLumber and Building MaterialStationery and Office SuppliesBuieMuseumLibrarianRepairs to Rental HousesAirportEngineer's SuppliesSundrySpecial PoliceRepairs to <strong>City</strong> HallOfficers' BondsColored ToiletDonationsParking LotSpraying <strong>City</strong>Dues to Municipal AssociationFurniture for Mayor's OfficeSalary - Secretary, <strong>City</strong> Engineer$180.001,200.003,600.003,800.00500.00700.00500.00450.001,037.00737.001,300.00180.00600.00300.00150.006,750.001,950.00500.00100.00600.001,000.001,200.003,150.00390.001,600.003,275.00100.00500.09200.001,000.00300.00300.001,150.00500.001,750.0060.001,000.001.800.00.....$60,801.00 ~§TREEI' FUNDACCOUNT N.9~2012Q2203Advalorem Taxes'FinesRoad Maintenance Tax from CountyTax Equivalent from Light PlantTransfer from Water Fund~~36,615.755,~00.005,000.001,874.1028.602.15$77, 592.00 '('ACCOUNT NO..!,DISBURSEMElITSPolice Department210211212213216217218221222223224219Police Officers' SuppliesCare <strong>of</strong> PrisonersHospital FeesCost in Appeal CasesPolice TelephoneSundryPolice Station ExpenseOffice SuppliesNew EquipmentPolice Car RepairsPolice Car - Gas and OilPolice Car - Liability Insurance$100.00600.0050.0050.00175.00100.00100.00100.002,000.00500.00600.00100.00Sanitation Department225226227228229230231Salary - ForemanLaborEquipment'and RepairsGas and OilMiscellaneous SuppliesTiresNew Equipment$2,220.0022,000.001,500.001,750.00300.00500.002,200,00$30,470.00


---,,~.------ ....~-,.---41311MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD_.- ... _-_._- ... __ .. __ ._-_._----_._. __ .-. __ ._-_._-_. __ ._DEMENT - MERIDIA.N~.-' -'> -.- -------" .~ •• - ,.,"- •• _- ~--.;:..-.----~-.------ .------.--~-.-...:..-.-.-•• -----...:.- • -~-'-.- •• --'-' -.---.-.--~.--- .-.---.:..:::~..._--_.__._- ---- .__ .._....._- .... _- .-----.-._._--_.......---.._- ..-.--.--..-.--...ISTREET FUND CONTINUEDACCOUNT NO.liaintenance ~rtment235 Salary - Foremen236 Labor237 Equipment and Repairs238 Gas and Oil239 Material and Supplies240 Tires242 Sundry$2,400.0012,000.001,300.001,425.0018,122.00500.00200.00I, .243245259260Shop EquipmentIncidental ConstructionCurrent for Street LightingStreet Lighting Supplies350.005,000.001,050.00300.00$35,947.00$6,700.00TOTAL DISBURSEl,lENTS$77,592.00 (OXFORD CITY SCHOOLS1951-1952REVENUEPer Capita FundVocational FundsChic~asawSchool FundsPoll Tax FundsAd Valorem Tax (15 Mills)County Transfer TuitionColored TuitionCritic Teaching (University)Negro Salaries (State)$10,632.00851.00667.17984.8774,000.0025,000.001,200.005,000.002,543.90$120,878.94 ~DIS BUR S E M E N~ADMINISTRATIONSalary, Co. SuperintendentSalary - <strong>City</strong> SuperintendentSalary - Secretary (Superintendent)Salary, Secretary (Elementary)Dffice ExpenseTravel ExpenseOther Administrative Expense(Testing - Petty Cash)(Petty Cash - Colored School$624.002,600.00800.001,150. 00400.00100.00400.00400.00INSTRUCTIONElementary - SalariesColored, - SalariesINSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIESElementary SchoolColored SchoolINSURANCEElementary SchoolColored SchoolOPERATION OF PLANTSElementary SchoolColored School$600.00500.001,000.60350.004,000.001.900.00$43,700.0019,500.00$6,474.00$1,100.00$1,350.00$5,900.00L.


:4<strong>14</strong>MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDDEMEtH - MERIDIANJanitor Supplies(Elementary School andColored School)$1,500.00MAINTENANCE OF SCHOOL PLA}ITSElementary SchoolColored School$1,200.00500.00$1,700.00AUXILIARY AGENCIESContingent FundPhysical EducationSick LeaveBand$10,204.94250.00200.00500.00$11,154.94TOTAL EXpm~DITURESFOR CITY SCHOOLSHigh School TuitionTOTAL EXPENDITURES$28.500.00$120,878.94 -


415\ IMINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD'""---1"11-Administrative & General ExpenseGeneral O'ffice SalariesGeneral O'ffice & Misc. ExpenseInsuranceRentStores ExJ?ense$5t3pO.OO',ou.O'O'739.68420'.0'0'500.00'Tar AL ADMINISTRATIVE & GENERAL EXPENSETotal O'perating Revenue Deductions$7,359.68$88,600'.90Other Income DeductionsDepreciationDepreciation <strong>of</strong> Generating PlantDepreciation <strong>of</strong> Distribution PlantDepreciation <strong>of</strong> General PlantTO'TAL DEPRECIATIO'NTaxes or EquivalentElectric Bonds Due, 1952InterestInterest on Long Term Debt due, 1952Interest on Investment <strong>of</strong> Municipa1lT~Total InterestSurplusTotal O'perating Revenue Deduction & Surplus$3,675.004,70'9.40'20'0'.64$2,90'7.503.363.48.... ~.$8,585.0'4$7,730'.6416,000'.00$6,270'.98$3.298.78$130',386.34WATER FUNDACCOUNT NO'.RECEIPTS50150250350'5Sale <strong>of</strong> Water and Sewer FeesWater TapsSewer TapsGas Inspection Fees$68,0'00.00350'.0'0'250.0'0'250.0'0'ACCO'UNT NO'. DISBURSEMENTSLine Maintenance and Ext ens ion507 Salaries - Superintendent - Pro-rata $762.30'50'8 Salaries - Crew $10',877.6450'9 Salaries - O'ffice Help 1,980'.00510' Supplies 9,640'.0'0'512 Meters and Repairs 1,870'.00513 Miscellaneous Supplies 1,120'.0'0'5<strong>14</strong> Wages and Labor' < 2,687.00516 O'ffice Supplies 30'0'.00517 Pmnping Plant - Maintenance and Repairs 250.00Sewer Department518520'521525528537539540'541542Sewer SuppliesMiscellaneous SuppliesWages and La 'l orGas and O'i1 for Service TruckSundryPower for Water Pmnping$500.00100.002,000'.00750.00250.0'0'1,925.0'0'Billing 3xpense $792.00Gas Inspection Expense780'.00Electric Department - Rental on Truck 10'0'.0'0'Amortization72.00'Due Electric Department for labor paid 2,770'.22by Electric DepartmentTransfer to Corporation Fund721.69Transfer to Street Fund28,602.15$68,850'.00


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD--DEMENT - ME~IDIAN#BOND FUND~CCOUNT601605NO.RECEIPTSAdva10rem Taxes$13,593.00Curb and Gutter Tax2,434.00Transfer from street Intersection 5,650.00Fund tv pay Street Inte~8ectionBondsTransfer from Street Improvement 5,600.00Fund to pay street ImprovementBondsTax Equivalent from Light Fund 702.7S$27,979.7S '\ACCOUNT NO.610611612DISBURSEHENTSPrincipal MaturitiesInterestExchange and Collection Charges$23,500.004,404.7S75.00$27,979.7SPARKING l-lEl'ER FUNDRECEIPTSParkj.ngFines$13,576.001,300.00DISBURSEllENTSDuncan Meter Corporation $6,7S8.00Salaries - Police and Collections 2,700.00Printing and Office Supplies 200.00Repairs 400.00Transfer to Corporation Fund 4,7SS.00$<strong>14</strong>,S76.00 ,"\* * * * *The remainder <strong>of</strong> the time was spent in the equalization <strong>of</strong> the 1951 Tax Roll* * * * *On motion ''ade, seconded and passed unanimously , it 1,-laS ordered that this Boarddo now recess until 7:30 p. M., Wednesday, September 26, 1951.


4111IMINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD~----.--- -.------- .---. ,.--,---~_c..- ...----.---------------.--------.------- ...-. ---.. --.--.------------ ---.. - .---.-. .--.----- ---.---.---~- .,~. DEMENT - MERIDIAN._.:._______ ~.--...;;;..c.c'------·-··---·-·---·----,~==dRECESS, RECESS, RECESS, RECESS, RECESS, RECESS, RECESS, REGULAR 1-1EETING 7:30 P. M. SEPT. 26, 1951"·LPursuant to a recess order entered on September 25, 1951, the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen meton Wednesday, September 26, 1951, in the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen's Chamber in the <strong>City</strong>Hall, when and where the following were present:R. X. Williams, Mayor, PresidingB. O. Elliott, Alderman at LargeW. T. Chandler, Alderman Ward Two\,Robert W. Hickey, Alderman Ward Four* * * * * *J. W. Price, <strong>City</strong> AttorneyC. P. Fulmer, Deputy <strong>City</strong> Clerk* * * * * *After the meeting had been opened according to law, the following business was had to-wit:* * * * * *The entire time wasspent in the equalization <strong>of</strong> the 1951 Tax Roll.* * * * * *On motion made, seconded and passed unanimously, it was ordered that this Board do now recessuntil 7:30 P. M., Monday, October 1, 1951.'--. ___ .. ___ IIij,D


f1B~----OEM-ENT - MERIDIANr--~I:g~~~:MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFOR,DRECESS, RECESS, RECESS, RECESS,RECESS, RECESSREGULAR BEETING 7:.30 P. ~. OCTCBER 1, 1951IPursuant to a recess order entered on September 26, 1951, the Hayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen meton Honday, October 1, 1951, in the Hayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermens' Chamber in the <strong>City</strong> Hall.... Then and \-1here the follmJing 1.-TCre present:R. X. Williams, Hayor, PresidingW. T. Chandler, Alderman Hard TwoRobert H. Hickey, Alderman Ward Four* *C. P. Fulmer, Deputy <strong>City</strong> Clerk* *1There being no quorum, the above mentioned Alderman, the Hayor and the Deputy <strong>City</strong> Clerkleft the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermens' Chalilber at S:lO p. M.


4191MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD-===,_ " ___ ,',,, __ ._b~MENT - MERIDIAN,C,___ ,.~___ ,_-,~"",,,-=_c.:.._.____.___ .-'_, _____ ~_"-_."1/UNITED S TAT E S o F A MER I C AS TAT E 0 F MIS SIS SIP P IC 0 U N T Y 0 F L A FAY E T T EC I T Y 0 F o X FOR D-l* if i(* ~t **~*~( if ~- ** **REGULAR llEETING 7:30 P. H. OCTOBER 2, 1951Be it remembered that the Board <strong>of</strong> Hayor and Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi,met in regular session at the <strong>City</strong> Hall at 7:30 P. M., Tuesday, October 2, 1951, itbeing the time and place fixed by law for the holding <strong>of</strong> said meeting, when and where the. following were present:R. X. Hi11iams, Hayor, PresidingB. O. Elliott, Alderman at LargeBen J. Hilbun,Alderman Ward Onew. T. Chandler, Alderman Ward TwoH. S. Sisk, Alderman Ward ThreeRobert W. Hickey, Alderman Hard Four********************J. W. Price, AttorneyE. P. Lowe, <strong>City</strong> EngineerC. P. Fulmer, Deputy ClerkC. E. Harrison, Superintendent Light De0artmentNewt King, Marshal*********************After the meeting had been called to order, the following business was transacted:1 , -Upon motion made, seconded and passed unanimously, it was ordered that the minutes<strong>of</strong> the previous meeting be adopted as read •. On motion made, seconded and passed unanimously, it was ordered that the followingaccounts be allowed for payment:~


\MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDH A.H.RA.I\TTNO.CORPORATION }[JEW COlITnTlJEQACCOl!HT NO.A.HOUNT8428LI-38M!-8458468478L!-88498508518528538548568558578587188088228268338668798798798808818828838848858858868868878878888898908918928938948948948t)5896897898899900901902903904Newt King, salary for Sentember - ~?9.20 tax Hith.l,.eldR. H. Hills, salary for Ser)tember - (~2.80 tax .... lithheldMrs. Rose Rm·lland, salary for Septenber - ~>8.,4.0 tax ....rithheldR. E. Todd, salary for Sel-Itember -R. X. ,/Jilliams, salary for SeptemberIra ~)lills, salary for Sentember - ::;;18.50 tax .... Ii thheldE. P. 101-1e, salary for SeY',temberHoody Nelson, salary for Se~,temberDoyle Luther, salary for Se::,temberG. D. Parker, salary for SeptemberC. P. Fulmer, salary for Se~'tember - ~;5 •. 4.0 tax Hithhe1dCharles G. Stene, salary for Sentember - ;~35.40 tax Hithhe1dBeatrice H. stone, salary for Sertenber - :)4.80 tax withheldL~fayette County Library, pro-rataLafayette County Health DepartmentChancery Clerk, Lafayette County - rest roomJ. W. Price, salary for SeptemberThe First National Bank, tax Hithhe1d for AugustD. G. Neilson, Jr., Treas, Park Connnission, Petty CashC. P. FuL'1ler, Denuty Clerk, petty cashC. P. Fulmer, DeT'uty Clerk, payroll Sept. 15, 1951J. E. Hicks, salary for Sentenber - C;;}.35 tax .... lithheldC. P. Fulmer, De,uty Clerk - Payroll 9-29-51The <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, <strong>of</strong>fice suppliesThe <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, legal printingThe <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, ballotsDement Printing Co., ink eradicatorTom L. Ketchings Co., bindersCentral Co., Inc., janitor suppliesMemphis Blue Print & Supply Co., Engineering suppliesHome Ice Company, ice book for Cemetar:: CrewOzburn-Abston & Co., equipment for Fire DepartmentOzburn-Abston &. Co., supp1i8s for upkeep <strong>of</strong> Fire TrucksSouthern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co., Engineer's OfficeSouthern Bell Tel. &: Tel. Co., Fire Depart!llent<strong>Oxford</strong> Hotor Co., batter:l for old fire tr ' )ckOxtord Hotor Co., battery for 11"1H fire truckC. C. Hooney, cutting grass at Fair GroundsSouthern 3el1 Tel. & Tel. Co., Septer'lber billUnited Gas Corporation, Sept. bill for <strong>City</strong> HallM. R. Hall, sharpening IB. .... m mOh'ersEarl H. Jones, painting 3~ hTs. @ .,)1.65 at <strong>City</strong> Hall<strong>Oxford</strong> Auto Parts Co., supplies for Fire DepartementShaH and Sneed Hardware Co., supplies for Fire DepartmentShml and Sneed Hardware Co., supplies for Vet. A.ptsShaw and Sneed Hardware Co., supn1ies for <strong>City</strong> Hall repairs1.1etts 3rothers Hardware , supplies for Ce:r.J.etary crewE. H. Reaves, Special Pol:Lce duty Sept. 29, 1951Hulet Butler, special police duty Sept. 29, 1951H. H. Ti1:L'1lan, special police duty Sept. 29, 1951J. H. Bennett, special poliC'e duty Sept. 29, 1951Hoody Nelson, special police duty Sept. 29, 1951Gathright-Reed Drug Co., band aidsThe J. E. Neilson Co., 1.1ary Buic HuseumDaley Lumber Co., material for E1ec. OfficeThe J. E. Neilson Co., 61bs <strong>of</strong> rope112174<strong>14</strong>71751101351171351351351111781781L;.81361<strong>14</strong>115Various178<strong>14</strong>7 - 126Various135VariOllS1.4.6122<strong>14</strong>1JJ+6<strong>14</strong>61271511201351301241351351351581241231201531351351I t 9155120154154154154154135lLe7153153TOTA.L~')209.30177 .:~O91.60180.00200.0035.25300.00160.00160.0030.00249.602<strong>14</strong>.6075.:2032.50162.5015.00100.00130.60190.0013.5030LI-.006.15341.0042.8097.34<strong>14</strong>.50.51<strong>14</strong>.5711~.7417.075.0030.00.8412.7515.5031.9618.3337.507.658.:274.555.788.564.5035.302.257.055.005.005.005.002.501.186.8652.52___ .3..00_(:~4, 216.78.t I85986086186171 0821827830865867905905906906907908G. D. Parker, salary for Sentember - f331 •. 4.0 tax withheldR. L. Tidwell, salary for September - ~·,J.50 tax ,·dthheldIra Bills, sa1o.ry for SeptemberIra Hills, salary for SeptemberThe First National Bawc, tax withheld for AugustC. p. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, Petty CashC. P. Fulmer, Denuty Clerk, payroll Sept. 15, 1951Lester Frierson, rental on truckJ. C. H1L1l1e, salary for September - ::s16.40 tax Hithhe1dC. P. Fulmer, DeDuty Clerk, payroll 9-29-51Hestern Auto Store, supplies for equipnent repairsHestern Auto store, supplies for shop equipmentChoctaH, Inc., concrete pipeChoctaw, Inc., concrete culvertHoore Lumber Co., suppliesWaukesha Service and Su})p1y Co., crankshaft235225223228VariousVariousVarious236236Various2272/+3239239239237:~168.60un. 5026.3826.8751.3028.781,631.15L1-5.00183.601,090.00.792 •. '2254.00<strong>14</strong>.70LI-.2559.99


~~~ ~~~~4219099109109119129139139<strong>14</strong>915917918919920921921921922923924924924924925925926926926926927928929929929930936937938939941941941Dalrymple Equipment Co., supplies for equipment repairsStandard Oil Company, Esso Extra # 1Standard Oil Company, Esso Motor OilStandard H'elders Supply Co., supplies for shopF. vI. Belk and Son, labor on tractorOzburn-Abston & Company, supplies for shopOzburn-Abston & Company, supplies for equpment repairsHome Ice Company, ice booksBlue and lihite Service Station, wash and greaseP. A. Wilson, 11'1/10 gallons <strong>of</strong> gasThe <strong>Oxford</strong> EaBle, 50 ribbons for ~. olir.e Dept.Lewis Supply ompany, water hose<strong>Oxford</strong> Motor Company, one springJ. B. Carpenter and Son, tire and tube for truckJ. B. Carpenter and Son, tire and tube for truckJ. B. Carpenter and Son, ieroseneRussell Fudge, truck hire and gravelElliott Hardvlare Co., suppliesl1etts Brothers Hardware, suppliesMetts Brothers Hardware Co., shop suppliesMetts Brothers Hardware Co., suppliesl1etts Brothers Hardware Co., supplies for repairsShaw and Sneed Hardware Co., suppliesShal.l and Sneed Hardware Co., supplies for equipment repairs<strong>Oxford</strong> Auto Parts Co., supplies for repairs<strong>Oxford</strong> Auto Parts Co., supplies for equipment repairs<strong>Oxford</strong> Auto Parts Co., supplies for repqirs<strong>Oxford</strong> Auto Parts Co., supplies for shopM. R. Hall, sharpening toolsE. N. Lowe, 45 Hrs. truck hire @ ~3.00<strong>Oxford</strong> Asphalt Co., labor slagging streets<strong>Oxford</strong> Asphalt Co., 94 hrs. truck with spreader<strong>Oxford</strong> Asphalt Co., 85 tons <strong>of</strong> asphaltSouthern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co., Sept. bill Police OfficeBoyce G. Bratton, care <strong>of</strong> prisonersDaley Lumber Company, supplies for street mainJ.enanceMyers and Knight Equipment Co., labor and suppliesThe J. E. Neilson Co., mm·Ter partsStandard Oil Company, gas for Police CarStandard Oil Company, gas for service truckStandard Oil Company, gas for serJice truck237243238243237243227239228224210227239230240238239239229243239227239227223227237243239239236239239216211239237239224238228$48.9111.0425.657.204.0013.734.0010.004.753.556.0054.03.1569.0034.4121.3953.766.3510.803.807.652.705.651.301.226.5055.729.1312.30135.00292.67282.00722.5023.3237.0034.3427.884.0029.6647.88__]),2.50 __$5,843.0712010110210310526112612261326<strong>14</strong>26152616261726182619262026212622202326.~~2625262626272628262926302631263226332634263526362637J. D. Cole, salary for SeptemberThe First National Bank, tax withheld for AugustJ. R. Hayfield, labor~{. C. l,{right, laborC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll Sept. 15, 1951Mrs. Betsy Martin, salary for September - $8.33 Ret.,301Various322322332Hrs. Hattie Richardson, Sept. salary - ;F;10.66 Ret., ~~38.20 w,LhMrs. ~vight Young, Sept. salary, 88.33 Ret., $17.80 w/hMiss Louise Blasingame, Sept. sala~J, $8.66 Ret., ~~19.20 w/hMrs. Dorothy Kuyrkendall, sept. salary, ~~8.66 Ret., $19.20 "l/hl-Irs. Arthur Hayes, salary for Sept. $6.66 Ret., ~~9.90 w/hMrs. T. H. Godbold, salary for Sept. $9.29 Ret, :::;42.10 W/HMrs. George Gleason, salary for Sept., $6.66 Ret., ~19.90 H/hMiss Robbie Eades, salary for Sept. ~~6.00 ret. - $17.00 w /hHrs. Margaret George, salary for Sept, $6.66 ret., 029.90 w/hMiss Orene Halsell, salary for Sept. $6.66 Ret,}OIr. Robert i'Jork, salary for Sept. :~3.33 Ret.Miss Virginia l,.lhite, salary for ,Sept. - $11.90 tax withheldMrs. Ann Howard, salary for Sept. ~~6.66 Ret., $9.90 tax ,,,hithheldMrs. C. C. Stacy, salary for Sept. - $9.90 tax whithheldMrs. Virginia Booth, salary for Sept. - ~~8.33 Ret., $7.80 tax w/hPIrs. Aaron Condon, salary for Sept., ~~6.33 Ret., $8.40 tax withheldMrs. Mary Elmore, salary for Sept., $6.33 Ret.,Hrs. Lila Talmadge, salary for Sept. $6.33 Ret, $8.40 tax withheldDr. H. E. Keye, salary for Sept. ~)29.20 tax ,,,ithheldMrs. Blanche F. Aldrich, salary for Sept. $6.33 Ret.Mrs. Clyde Thompson, salary for Sept. - 33.30 tax withheldMiss Faye Cooper, salary for Sept. - ;;12.70 tax withheldMr. Hade Johnson, salary for Sept. ;:55.77 Ret., ~;16.30 tax withheldMrs. Doris Yerby, salary for Sept., $28.40 tax withheldS ~ G. Gooden, salary for September ~;7 .33 RetirementHazeltine Gooden, salary for September, $6.00 Retirement'>52.00410.0560.0030.00126.78208.33217.80182.20188.80188.80150.18181. 93<strong>14</strong>0.10127.00130.10160.0080.0054.76150.10150.10192.20<strong>14</strong>3.60152.0011+3.60187.46152.0071.70115.07122.37129.93176.00<strong>14</strong>4.00L-.~~Il . _______ .....II~----~~~~~~~~~~~~----~


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDJ'O HHOHACCOT.J1IT NO.AMOUNT26322639264026412642261+326442G4526462G4726482649119121122123124125126127128129130131132133134135136137138139<strong>14</strong>0<strong>14</strong>11/2lL3<strong>14</strong>4<strong>14</strong>5<strong>14</strong>6]»7Eligah Hilliams, salary for Ser'te:c1erLena Peterson, salary for Sept. Ret. ;:~6.22, Adm. fee 75¢, H/h :~a7.70Davie Johnson, salary for Sept. Ret. ?,6.22, Adm. fee 75~, 1.J/h ~?17.70Della R. Davison, salary for Sent. Ret. ;'~6.22, Adm. fee 75¢, w/h'.:~17.70Otha Lee Lyles, salary for Sept., Ret. ~~8.00, Adm. fee 75¢Doxye M. Foster, salary for Sert. Ret. ::;7.55, Adm. fee 75¢, '..rih


iil42~MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDACCOUNT NO.AMOUNTIII:-=1Remmington Rand, Inc., difference on trade in <strong>of</strong> typev~iter 100.3110" carrage to 15" carrageTOTAL$30.00$18,153.18--WATER FUND862 James R. McLure, salary for September - $17.00 tax vlithhe1d863 Ira Mills, salary for September863 Ira Mills, salary for September823 The First Ntional Bank, Petty Cash829 C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll Sept 15, 1951835 Ira L. Cro'\oTson, salary for September - ~~6.40 tax witp..held869 C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll Sept. 29, 1951940 Choctaw, Inc., supplies for Water Department931932Badger Jv1eter Hfg. Co., supplies for \.Jater DepartmentPidgeon-Thomas Iron Co., supplies for \Tater Department933 Rocla-rell Hanui'acturing Co., water meter narts934 Viking Supply Corporation, pipe fittings935 Southern Supply Co., curb cocks943944Southern Supply Co., l'ad goose necksCentral Service Association Amortization t\cct., water and seHer946 Central Service AssociatiC'n, vlR.ter bil1ing945 Southern Supply Co., curb cocks947 The Ford Heter Box Co., supplies for Water Department948 Southern Supply Co., supplies for Water Department949 The Ford Heter Box Co., Inc., supplies for. Water Department950 Viking Supply Corporation, water supplies951 Southern Supply Co., tees, ells and couplings952 Elliott Hardware Co., supplies for Water Department953 Metts Brothers Hardvrare Co., supp1ies for l


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDDEMENT - MERIDIAN=-----:..;:. ...John Reed H olley appeared 'Jefore the Mayor and Board 0'" Aldermen and extended to saidMayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen an invitation to be present at the meeting to be held at theCivic Auditorium on 110nday niGht, October gth at 7:30 P. M. , 1,lhen the Citizens' Committeewill make a report to the people <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> on the School Expansion Program. Mr. Holleyalso requested that the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> buy debars for cars to be used by people who cometo the Uni"ersi ty for extension courses at the University <strong>of</strong> Hississippi. Motion Ims madeby Alderman B. O. Elliott that the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> buy 2500 debars for the above purpose.This motion was seconded b-r Alderman H. S. Sisk, passed unanimously and it is so ordered.1IHI'S. W. 'Ii. Joor and a nu.mber <strong>of</strong> members <strong>of</strong> the Band Parents Club appeared before theHayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen and reouested that said Hayor and Board donate ~?500.00 tosaid club to mate payment on uniforms purchased sometime ago. After a c8reful consideration<strong>of</strong> the request, Alderman H. S. Sisk made a motion that the <strong>City</strong> donate the:~500.00 as requestedby club. This motion Has seconded by Alderman H. T. Chandler, passed unanimouslyand it is so ordered, and the Clerk is hereby authorized to issue a check for said amount.*****************~*******CaPle on :"or conisderation the T'latter <strong>of</strong> changing the lu>'ricating oil in the .Busch Enginefrom Sinclair Oil to Texaco Urser Oil for the purnose <strong>of</strong> better operation <strong>of</strong> said engine.After a full discussion <strong>of</strong> the matter, motion Has made, seconded and passed unanimouslyand Hr. C. E. Harrison, Superintendent <strong>of</strong> the; Light Department is hereby authorized tomake said chan8e.Came on for consideration the matter <strong>of</strong> the N. F. A's requesting that all users anticipateneeds for a year and advertise for same. After carefully considering the matter, motionwas nade, seconded and nassed unanimous'y and Hr. Harrison is hereby authorized to advertisefor ,.rire and all electrical supplies needed for the last quarter <strong>of</strong> 1951 and for the fourquarters <strong>of</strong> 1952.Came on for consideration the matter <strong>of</strong> the fee for the <strong>City</strong> Attorney, J. H. Price, forthe School BuonO. Issue and after a discussion <strong>of</strong> the matter, Alderman B. O. Elliott wovedthat Hr. Price be allowed :';1,000.00 if the Bond Issue does not pass, and ~;2,000.00 if theBond Issue does pass. This motion \-las seconded b=! Alderman 1,{. T. Chandler, passedunanimously, and it is so ordered.Came on for consideration the l'1attey' <strong>of</strong> an error made in 'Hiring <strong>of</strong> Hinter's lIens' Storeand ude to said error, the current used by Hinter's store registered on Hume's storemeter from October 19L!-6 to September, 1951. Both Hume and vanter paid for current usedby Winter. After a careful checking <strong>of</strong> bills covering the above mentioned period, AldermanB. O. Elliott Hade a motion that Hr. Hume be refund.ed :::;219.69, the amount used by III'.'tlinter during the time. This motion 'Has seconded by Alderman H. S. Sisk, passed unanimouslyand the Clerk is hereb:! authorized to issue Hr. Hune a c~1eck for the above amount.-,:- .;~- .:" ,'" " ,- I ,,-',Pursuant to ~n advertisement in The <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle for bids on 120 Feet concrete cu" ~rert ~,ipe"r'e~nforced 19" to be received up until 7:30 F. H., October 2, 1951, the follu,.ring bicl;was lecejved:Choctaw, Inc., Hemphis, T oml. ---------------.----- ;~~2.15 per lineal feotThe foregoir:g bid being the cnly bid N;ceived" and aftel' due cODsideration motion' Hasmade by AlderIl1an B. O. Elliott that bid be accoT,ted. This motion vms seconded by AldermanH. S. Sisk, passed unanimously and it is So ordered.Purstc~mt te an advertiseTIent in The <strong>Oxford</strong> EalZIe for bids on 50 Hater Heters size 5/8 t1 X3/1"" ,.rith round reading D. S. GaDons roeisters to be received up until 7:30 p. lv~., October2, F151, the folloHing bids Here received :Badger Heter lif[;. CompanyHil'.Jaul(ee, Hisconsin:50 5/8 x 3/L}' SC-SOT Cold Hater )\;eteI'S with rOlmd reading U. s.Gallons reeisters, complete Hi th connections .•..•...... :~22 • .30 EachSouthern Pipe & Supply COTIpany, Inc., Hericlian, Hississippi:50 Only '}orti-:.ington 5/;:5 x .3/4" ~\TateI' I,reters ••......... "22.25 EachBA.dger Hanufacturing Co., Port Gibson, Nississippi:5/8 x 3/L~ " SC sm Badger Jror:ze meters "Ii th connections •••• ~;22.36Noland Company, Jackson, Eississ5ppi:5/8 x 3/4" Calmet ~{2.ter i,Iotor'" rcunc1. reacling rn:::istol'swith straigh.t couplings ••••• ~ ••••••.•••...•.•.......•r. S. t:;a.llons~521. 56 Each


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD~=:-:-=,--,-.,,----.----=-.- .. -----cc-.------,,-------------.---------.. ---------.----- .. ---------.--, DEMENT - MERIDIANI ~-.'- ~....:::----,-------.----- .... ---.-----":.:.,.:..:..:.-. ---.. ----.:....:.::....- ~ ----. --.. -- -".-~-- .. - .. ----- "-' --"'----'.,.-.-42 51JAfter due consideration <strong>of</strong> tho foregoing bids, Alderman Ben J. Hilbun made a motion thatthe bid from Nolan Company, Jackson, Hississippi be accepted, it being the best andlOi>lest bid. Alderman Robert H. Hicl:ey seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.**************************Pursuant to an advertisment in The <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle for bids on 2 100 KVA 2400 Volt primary120-240 volt secondary single phase transformers; 4 75 KVA sinsle phase transformers;and2 37t KVA single phase transformers to be received up until 7:30 P. M. October 2, 1951,the following bids were received:Kuhlman Electric Co., 11emphis, Tenn:2 - 100 KVA 2400/4l6OY Primary, 120/240 voltsecondary, 60 cycle, single phase, OISCDistribution Transformers, ~~ Standard with4-21:-% taps belm] normal, with 2 HV PocketBushings.Net Price each _____..______ __ _ ______$736.004 - 75 KVA DittoNet Price Each - - ----------------------- $590.642 - 37t KVA DITTONet Price Each ---------------------------Allis-Chalmers Hanufacturing Co., Memphis, Tenn.2 - 100 KVA, 60 cycle, single phase, 55 OC rise, oilimmersed, self-cooled, outdoor typw transformers.High voltage 21,00 volts '-lith 4 ... 2~ taps belo\-,normal. Low voltage 120/240 volts. Transformersequipped i.Ji th high voltage angle bushings •••••••• $736.00 net each.4 - 75 KVA transformers, as above •••••••••••••.•••••• ;~590.64 net each2 - 37t KVA transformers as above ••••.••••••••••••••• $361.56 net eachSouthern Supply Co., Jackson, Tenn:2 - 100 KVA Conventional Distribution Transformerssingle, phase, 60 cycles, 55 deg. C rise, oil ir.~ercedself-cooled, rated 2400/4l6OY - 120/240 volts, completewith oil and all st"lndard accessories and with two 2t% full capacitytaps above and below 2400 volts, each........... ::~782.924 - 75 KVA Conventional Distrivution Transformers, single-phase,60 cycle, 55 deg. O. rise, oil immersed self-cooled, rated2400/4l60Y-120!240 volts, compoete with oil and standardaccessories and with plus or minus two 2k% full capacity tapseach • •••.•••••.•••••••••••••••••••••.•..••..• $628.362 - 37t KVA Conventional Distrifintion Transformers, single-phase,60 cycle, 55 deg. C. rise, oil ir~ersed self-cooled, rated2400/4160-120/240 volts, complete with oil and standardaccessories and two 2Mb full capacity taps above and belo", normaleach.......................................... $361.56Line Material Company, Milwaukee, Wisconsin:2 - 100 KVA-120/?-40V Secondard single phaseTransformers ••••••••••••••••••.•••••• each $736.004 - 75KVA - ditto ....................... each2 - 37~- KVA - ditto ••• .... • • • • • • • • • • • • • . • •• eachGraybar Electric Co., Inc., St. Louis, Mo.:2 - 100 KVA 2400/l20-2f~0 sin' 'Ie phase t.ransformersG. E. #2t1:I'Z7 •••••••••••••••••••••••••.••••••4 - 75 KVA 2400/120/240 volt sinr;le phase TRANSfor""'8rsc. E. #26H26 •• • • • . •• • • . • • . . . . • • • • . . . • . .. . • • • • ~590.64 Each2 - 37t KVA 2400/l20-240V Sinrile phase transformersG. E. # 26H24 ••••••••••••••••.••••••••.••••• $361.56 EachTennessee Valley Elec. Supply Co., Memphis, Tenn.:2 - Wagner type HEX, 100 KVA, 2400/4l6OY to 120/240volt 60 cycle, single phase, 55 degrees, OISCtransformers with 2-2t% F. C. taps above andbelow normal and standard NEMA accessories ••••• $736.00 Each4 - Wagner type HEX, 75 KVA, other't-lise same asa Dove •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••.•••••••• $ 590.64 EachIL-... __ . ____ _II


'-------~-"'-----------------,MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD2- Wagner type HEX, 37~-KVA, othel'Vlise same as above •••••••• ~536l. 56 EachStuart C. Irby, Jackson, Hississippi:2- 1.Jagner Type HEX, 100 KVA, 2400/4160Y to 120/240volts, 60 cycle, single phase, 55 degreesC, OISCtransformers with 4-2~1u F. C. taps below normaland ~IA standard accessories •.•••••••.•••••••••.•••••• $736.00 Each4 - Wagner type HEX, 75 KVA, otheI'1.Jise same as above...... :~590.()4 Each2 - Wanger type HEX, 37~ KVA, othen!ise saMe as aboveexcept with he.ngers ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••;ls368. 02 EachGeneral Electric Supply Corporation, Hemphis, Tennessee:2 - 100 KVA 2400 Volt Primary 120-240 Volt secondary singlephase transformers No. 26H27 , four 2~-;(, taps ')8lml ••••• :'?736.00 Each4 - 75KVA single phase transformers, sarle voltage as above, sametap, No. 2611:26 •........................................ $590.64 Each2 - 37t KVA sin6lo phase trans:ormers, same voltage asabove, same ta ::-)s J\! 0 • 2611 24 •••.•...•.•••...•.•..•...After a careful consideration <strong>of</strong> the foregoing bids, Alderman B. O. Elliott moved thatthat the bid from Stuart C. Irby on 4 - 75KVA transformers C ;;~590. 60 each and, 2 - 100KVA transformers @ ;;;736.00 each be accepted and the bid on 2 37~- KVA G' ;::;346.16 fromGeneral Electric Supply Corporation be accepted, these being the best and lowest bids.This motion was seconded by Alderman H. S. Sisk, passed unanimously and it is so ordered.********************************Pursuant to an advertisement in the <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle for bids on ro<strong>of</strong> rEmsirs for the PowerPlant, to be received up until 7:30 P. H.' October 2, 1951, the follmring bid was received:<strong>Oxford</strong> Sheet l;etal Horks, <strong>Oxford</strong>, Hississippi:Apply two (2) plys <strong>of</strong> 15# felt, moped,.dth hot asphaltover all the smooth surface ro<strong>of</strong>ing.All parapet walls to be covered with felt andmoped "lith hot asphalt. --All flashing to be made water-tight.Gravel ro<strong>of</strong> not to be re-l-lOrlced.The above vl0r}r to bemanner for the sum <strong>of</strong>done in a neat and "lorlanan like.................................The foregoing bid being the only one received and after due consideration, Alderman Robert\~. Hickey m..ade a motion that said bid be accepted. This motion was seconded by AldermanBen J. Hilbun and carried unanimously.*******************************Pursuant to an advertisement in the <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle for bids on ro<strong>of</strong> for <strong>City</strong> Garage to bereceived up until 7:30 P. H., October 2, 1951, the fol101.Jing bid was received:I agree to renove all old netal ro<strong>of</strong>ing, re-nail lath,furnish and install new 5-V crimp, 29-gage metal ro<strong>of</strong>so as to be neat and '.Jater tight ro<strong>of</strong> for the sum <strong>of</strong>The foregoing bid being the only one received and after due consideration, AldermanB. O. Elliott moved that said bid be accepted. This motion \.Ja.8 seconded by AldermanW. T. Chandler, passed unanimously and it is so ordered.******************k******~*Pursuant to an advertisment in the <strong>Oxford</strong> F"p'le for bids on ro<strong>of</strong> for <strong>City</strong> Hall to be receivedup until 7:30 P. 11, October 2, 1951, hids from the fol1mdng companles were received:<strong>Oxford</strong> Sheet ~etal Horks, <strong>Oxford</strong>, }fississippiBelzoni Sheet Heta1 Works, Belzoni, IvlississippiAfter a careful consideratirn <strong>of</strong> the bids from the above mentioned companies, motion wasmade,seconded, and passed and it "ras ordered that these bids be passed until a later date.***********************On motion nac1e, seconded and nassed unanimously, it Has ordered that this Board do nOH recessuntil 7:30 P. N., Tuesday, October 9, 1951.


L 1\.~427\DEMENT - MERIDIAN'~-~--",.--,--'..--'- - ... '*--_...:..,"'.,-_._--,: --,,- ".. - .._, .....--._......_".,- -.:--MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDRECESS, REGULAR HEE'l'ING 7:30 P. H. OCTOBER 9, 1951Pursuant to a recess order entered on October 2, 1951, the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen meton Tuesday, October 9, 1951, in the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen's Chamber in the <strong>City</strong>Hall, when and where the following were present:R. X. Williams, Mayor, PresidingB. O. Elliott, Alderman at LargeBen J. HilbUn,;Alderman Ward eneH'. T. Chandler, Alderman Hard TwoH. S. Sisk, Alderman Ward ThreeRobert W. Hickey, Alderman Ward Four******************E. P. Lmre, <strong>City</strong> EngineerC. E. Harrison, Superintendent Light DepartmentC. P. Fulmer, Deputy <strong>City</strong> ClerkJ. W. Price, Attorney******************After the meeting had been opened according to law, the following business was had to-wit:Came on for consideration the matter <strong>of</strong> collectipgfees from churches for electrical andgas inspections and after a discussion <strong>of</strong> the matter, Alde~Bn Robert li. Hickey movedthat no fees will be collected from churches for the above mentioned inspections. AldermanBen J. Hilbun seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.Came on for consideration the matter <strong>of</strong> a water heater that was left in Apartment 2-C byGuy Cook, Jr, and his desire to sell same to the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> for $5.00. After a discussion<strong>of</strong> the matter, Alderman Ben J. Hilbun moved that the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> pay Mr. Cook $5.00 forsaid heater and leave same in the apartment. This motion was seconded by Alderman H. S.Sisk, passed unanimously and it is so ordered.The remainder <strong>of</strong> the time was spent in the equiliaztion <strong>of</strong> the 1951 Tax Roll.On motion made, secc:1ded and passed unanimously, it was ordered that this 30ard do now recessuntil 7:30 P. M., Thursday, October 11, 1951.


:428MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDDEMENT - MERIDIAN;:RECESS, RECESS, REGULAR IIEETING 7:30 p. H. OCTOBER 11, 1951Pursuant to a recess crder entered on October 9, 1951, the Hayar and, ~oard <strong>of</strong> Aldermen meton Thursday, October 11, 1951, in the Hayor a d Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen's Chamber in the <strong>City</strong> Hallwhen and where the following were present:R. X. Hilliams, Hayor, PresidingH. S. Sisk, Alderman Hard ThreeRobert H. Hickey, Alderman Ward Four************~****J. W. Price, AttorneyC. P. FulM~r, Deputy <strong>City</strong> Clerk*****************There being no quorum, motion was made, seconded, passed uannimously and it was crdered thatthis Board do now recess until 7:30 P. M., Honday, Octo:~!er 15, 1951.


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD---- -----------------,,-------------- ----------- ------------------------ ------- --- - -- ----DEMENT - MERIDIAN:--'-~-';"'--=---___ - __ ----- --- _ ---'-lI'- ___ =-::_--''''-",-C; __ ' _____________ c;_c ______________ -c_c __ ;_: __ -' ____________________________ _42 91IIIRECESS, RECESS, RECESS, REGULAR l·1EETING 7:30 P. H. OCTOBER 15, 1951Pursuant to a recess order entered on: October 11, 1951, the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermenmet on Nonday, October 15, 1951, in the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen's Chamber in the<strong>City</strong> Hall when and where the follouing were present:R. X. 't1illiams, Mayor, PresidingB. O. Elliott, Alderman at LargeBen J. Hilbun, Alderman i.fard OneW. T. Chandler, Alderman Ward TwoH. S. Sisk, Alderman Ward ThreeRobert 'ltI. Hickey, Alderman Hard Four******************C. P. Fulmer, De~uty ClerkJ. H. Price, <strong>City</strong> AttorneyAfter the meeting had been opened according to law, the following business was hadto-wit.:The bids on the ro<strong>of</strong>ing <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> Hall that were passed until a future date on October2, 1951 were brought up for re-consideration and after a discussion <strong>of</strong> said bids, motionwas made, seconded and passed and it was prdered that both bids be rejected. It wasfurther ordered that the <strong>City</strong> Engineer be and he is hereby authorized to re-advertisefor bids on ro<strong>of</strong>ing <strong>of</strong> <strong>City</strong> Hall with a 20 year guarantee on ro<strong>of</strong> and flashing.*******************************The remainder <strong>of</strong> the time was spent in the equilization <strong>of</strong> the 1951 Tax Roll.On motion made, seconded and passed unanimouslY, it was ordered that this Board do nowrecess until 7:30 P. M., Monday, October 22, 1951.~-- .. -..


430MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD-.DEMENT - MERIDIAN;.REC:GSS, Il:2~CESS, IlECESS, ~lECESS, n,EGt'LAFl ~ :EETIIJG 7:30P.H. OC'I'o';:sn 22, 1951Pursuant to a recess order entered on October 9, 1951, the Eayor and 'loard <strong>of</strong> Aldermen meton Honday, October 22, 1951, in the ibyor and 'loard <strong>of</strong> Aldermen' s Chamber in the <strong>City</strong> Hallvrhen and ",here the follmdng were rresent:lR. X. T!ilJiams, Hnyor, Presidin&:B. O. Elliott, Alderman at LargeBen J. Hilbun, Alderman Hard One~1. T. Chnndler, LEderman ~Tard THOH. S. Sisle, A.lderman Hard ThreeRobert :1. Hickey, Alc1er:":1an Hard ZO:'U'C. P. FuJJTler, Deputy <strong>City</strong> ClerkJ. H. Price, Attorne;yC. E. ~~Lnrison, :3uperin,endent Light De~artnentAfter the neeting had iJeen opened accordiClg to 1m.], the following J~'sinessto-Hit:was hadCame on for consir'leration the'13.tter <strong>of</strong> -the need <strong>of</strong> repairs on tho ;':clntosh and Semourengine at tI1G Pm,fei' l'lant and after cor<strong>of</strong>ul consideration, ~>Jderman D. O. E11iott movedthat :·fr. garrison, ,Superintendent <strong>of</strong> the Lir.ht Der·artrrlent, be authorbed to plU'ch3se thenecess3.ry parts for snid repairs. This motion l .. JE!,) seconded ':.ry Alderman H. S. Sisk,passed unan:'mously and it is so ordered.C9.i:1e on for considertJ.tion the rnntter <strong>of</strong> repalcing or repairinG the b.JO 15 }J,{'t-I Transformersthat '.Jere burnecl out, and after a full discussion <strong>of</strong> the matter in Hhich 111'. Harrisoninform.ed the gayor and 30ard tnat he estimated tl1e cost <strong>of</strong> ha'Ting the old transformersre'.lorked Vlould amount to :~165.00 each and nOH ones could be bought for :'~200.00 each. Aftera careful considers tien <strong>of</strong> those estirna tes, Alderman B. O. Elliott made a motion that Hr.Harrison be authorized to buy tHO n01-1 transfoITlers at tho a"Jova price if same could bedelivered immediately. H e i'urther moved if bnnediato doli very could not be nude on neHtransfornlers that }.fr. Harrison be authorized to hav8~ld transforeners rO-Horked. Thismotion ua:3 seconded by AEer~ch'1.n H. S. Sisk, passed tman~_:'11ously and it is so ordered.On motion <strong>of</strong> IUder:118.n H. S. Sisk, seconded by Alcler:-:mn l. O. Blliott nnd passed unanimouslyit ;,TaS c'''lered that the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> C;i vo notice to lJidders through the <strong>Oxford</strong> EaGle. Thenotice is as follows:NOTICE '1'0 JIDDEESNotice is hereb~' ':iven th8.t the Hayer and '30ard <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> thn <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, HississippiHill receive sealed l,ids on the folloHing materials:3,300 Sacks PortlD.nrJ Cenent (In Po.per Do.gS)Snid bids to be based on sDecificificn.tions on file in the Office <strong>of</strong> the, <strong>City</strong> En.gineer andto be su;)nitt.ed to the <strong>City</strong> Clerk at his <strong>of</strong>fice at the <strong>City</strong> Hall at Ox£'ord, Hississippi onor before 7:30 ;'. l'i. Nov. 6th, 1951.The Hayor and 50ard 0 f Aldermen reserve the right to rej ect an;,! or all l)icls.R. ~1. HICEZY, CITY CLETU~Oct. 25th


~:-::'"-''7.--"--'-'-~'- - .----.-..-.. ~ .A.,______ .___ •____._._.____ - ____._".__ -"_ ~ ____ ••"DEMENT - ME-RIDI.6.N,,____ +_c, ___,_____._._;;=,_c___,MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>" CITY OF OXFORD- -- ,:,_'c,: 11II---I----==:IOn motion <strong>of</strong> Alderman H. S. Sisk, seconded by Alderman B. O. Elliott and passed unanimouslyit was ordered that the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> give notice to bidders on the followL"lg materials:NOTICETO 3IDDERSNotice is hereby given that the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippiwill receive sealed bids on the following materials:G,1I.LVANIZED PIPE FITTINGSSaid bids to be based on specifications on file in the <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> Engineer and tobe submitted the <strong>City</strong> Clerk at his <strong>of</strong>fice in the <strong>City</strong> Hall at <strong>Oxford</strong>, Nississippi on orbefore Nov. 6th 1951, at 7:30 P. M.The Hayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi reserve the right to reject any or allbids.Oct. 25thR. W. Hickey, <strong>City</strong> ClerkC. P. Fulmer, D. C.**********************On motion made by Alderman B. O. Elliott, seconded by Alderman Robertl,-J. Hickey, and passed unanimously, it was ordered that the land rolland the assessment,' co:rytained the-rein, being <strong>of</strong> the total assessment<strong>of</strong> ~t3.382.430 '- dollars and the nersonalroll and the assessments contained therein, being <strong>of</strong> the total assessment<strong>of</strong> . $1,418.875 ( ______ ,_~__________ .__ __ dollars, both fdr theyear 1951, and bot!1 having been eq~~alized, corrected and revised acccrdingto law and being the personal and real :oroperty rolls for the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Oxford</strong>, Lafayette Cc-,nty, Mississippi and for the <strong>Oxford</strong> l>::unicipal SeparateSchool District <strong>of</strong> Lafayette County, Nississippi, be anrl the same hereby areanproved with ~crrections, subject to the right <strong>of</strong> ~arties in interest tobe heard on all objections hereaftE"'" made by them and subject to furtherchan~es and corrections by t!1is board as authorized by law. It is furtherordered that a notice be published in the <strong>Oxford</strong> Easle, a newspaperpublished at <strong>Oxford</strong>, Lafayette County, Hississippi, notifying the pnblicand taxnayers <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Hississippi, and <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Oxford</strong>Hunicipal Separate Scheel District <strong>of</strong> Lafayette County, Hississippi:A. That said assessment rolls so equalized are ready for inspection andexamin ation. B. The :tvrayor and B08rd <strong>of</strong> Aldermen will be in session forthe purpose <strong>of</strong> hearing objections to said assessments '.J'hich may be filedat the <strong>City</strong> Hall in the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Hississippi on the 13th day <strong>of</strong>November ___ ______ , 1951, and continuously thereafter until all <strong>of</strong>the taxpayers vTho have filed objections have been heare. C. The Hayor andBoard <strong>of</strong> Alderman will remain in session from day to day until all object.ionslavTfully filed shall have been disposed <strong>of</strong> and all :!)roper corrections madein the roll. Be it further ordered that the notice shall be given in thefollowing form:TO THE PUBLIC AJID TAXPAYERS OF THE CITY OF OXFORD, lII3SISSIPPI, IUID OFTIf~ OXFORD SEPAJi.ATE SCHOC.L DISTRICT OF LAFAYETTE CmmTY, HISSISSIPPII'--You are hereby notified that the personal property assessment rolls <strong>of</strong>said city and school district for the year 1951 and the real propertyassessment rolls <strong>of</strong> said city and school district for the year 1951,continuini"f the action <strong>of</strong> t!1e Hayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> said city onQ•applications for homestead exemptions for the year 1951, have been equallzed,correct.ed and revised according to la",. The said rolls are now ready forinsnection and examination. Any objections to said rolls or any assessmentstherein contained shall be made in writing and filed vIi th the clerk <strong>of</strong> saidcity on or before 7:30 P. M., November 13th , 1951, at his <strong>of</strong>fice in theCi ty Hall <strong>of</strong> said <strong>City</strong>. All assessment.s to '.J'hich no objections are then andthere made will be finally approved lW t!1e Heyor an,1 Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong>the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Hississippi. All assess;c.ents to Hhich objections aremade and which may be cO;'-~ected and equalized by t!1e said Hayor and Board <strong>of</strong>Aldermen Hill be nade final and said rolls and assessments therein con",ained"Till be finally approved by said Hayor and Joard <strong>of</strong> Aldermen. All applicationsfor homestead exe:r:1ption for 1951 have been examined and alloHed 1,lith someanplicGtions being- partially or completely disallov18d •.. ______ . _____ ----.lL __ .. ____________ ,


i 432-DEMENT - MERIDIANMINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDY ou are 11 'Y'ther notified tllat said I :ayor aY'.rl 302rd <strong>of</strong> Aldel'nen Hill bein session for the DlU',)OSe <strong>of</strong> hearinG objections to s,qic] assessments nnd saidrolls and disallo',mnces i'or a:o:olications for homestead eX8:'1:rtions uhir.h naybe filed, s2id c1oetint; to be held at the court room <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> 1:all <strong>of</strong> s?idCHy <strong>of</strong> November l3-t.h, 1951, at 7:30 L :l. '),n(:l I,Jill remain in session fromday to day until dis"Closing <strong>of</strong> all such objections so filed.Hitnes3 ~,ho siCl18.tlU'8 ane1 seal <strong>of</strong> tho Cit:v <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, I~issi'3sip-"i thi3the 22nd day <strong>of</strong> October, A. D., 1951.---The matter <strong>of</strong> hel"lostead exemptions Hhich 1-lere disallovred ':r the Homestead Exemption Division<strong>of</strong> the State Tax Commission and returned to the <strong>City</strong> for d::is-'~,osition C3.r:1e un for dis~ussion FIndaction, such eX8r:1ptions oeing those <strong>of</strong> :Esta H. Anderson, Jennie G. Dunlap, I-Iargaret 2. Dunlap, l':innie R. Hilden, .Tosenh C. :'>01070111I erman Ii:. Taylor , Edith Banks, HI's. Lola A. Bounds, HI's. i}. 1;]. Elliott, and El tQn L.Hooker.FindinG thn,t the ]eputy Clerk had already furnj shed each <strong>of</strong> the above 1-1ith a copy <strong>of</strong> the disalJ.o\wncE-, had given 30 days in 1-rhich +'0 protest-, or pay such disalloHance, and finding thatno ob,jection h.-,d been filed, it vlaS ordered that the action <strong>of</strong> the Tax Commission beaccepted and that the <strong>City</strong> Clerk bo ordered. to collect the disal] 01.Jed tax exeYlption in cases1-rhere it had net been paid after having beer. notifiod <strong>of</strong> the rlisa"ilovr9,nce by the fol10Hingnamed persons:HtGIE OFiCTAL11.1: L1.Q.MJI ASSI§.§ •Hrs. Esta IT. ~.nderson ~~1560Hiss Jer.r..ie G. Dun1a-1' ~?4950Hiss Hargaret E. Dunlap :::;4950HI's. l:innie '3. l·lilrlen :,"3970Al:omrr OIUG.ALIO..JRD __ .~'~39?0A: IOUlIT REASOl:J JOJ.,~1560 Property not occupied by theApy-lirant - Property Rented.~:;)1237 Exerlption al10,-red on nore than theapT'l~_ can~~' s port.ion <strong>of</strong> property.:;1237 Exemrtion 8J 10Hod on Dore tl'anap'-l~ cant t S portion <strong>of</strong> property.,:19(",5 An a";JartT~,ent r81"i;ed or available ::"orrent or occupied by another farii1yBroup.Jose'ph C. Po,Jell.':3120:;;3120Property not occu:r;ied by £l.pplicant •It \.Jas found that the fo110vring named persor:s had filed objections (in vrri ting or oral); andt'at after discussion ~mcl invostigation, it Has ordored that the <strong>City</strong> Clerk IOTIIard the 01~­,jections to the :;tate Tax Ccnmission ::"or furt}~cr consideration inasmuch as He believe t::1at ~~heexe:r.'ption sho~"'ld be a1lOHed:IU.I:Jc--; 01'l1PPLI.QhN'l .Al 101:1,1'REcTECTg:2R;i;i\son FOnREJI~CT I_C:llAF:t-UC[I.NT'SOD.ECTIONEdith Banks:.~1250The deed reC'erence Given doesnot coverc,hr; propeJ:,ty described:L1 thc; R'),!Jl" ~ation.Error in deod- correctionhas '-;een nS.de 011 Page 11,'Sock 109 i;:'l tho :i.ecord <strong>of</strong>Deeds <strong>of</strong> Lafayet.te COlUl'ty.- "lIrs. Lela A. BOlU1O.SThe Application Has notsigned by tho a:;'DEcantAuthorized dau;?;hter, ],IrJ.J. R. Kilgore, to signa~'rlication.Hrs. ~-l.':1. Elliot.t-';5000Prol)orty not occ~J.piedt:1e ai,,')l:c[;l1tlWThe a~,plicnl1ttte f,rOrorty.occupiesElton L. :100ko1'Bxe~·l':::ltion alloHcd on noT'ethan the o.l'!;licant' s eligil)lePO}'tiOll <strong>of</strong> l~h -: rro?er·~=/'.ocmoc1, ',ut sep2.J:''1 te­lor..Jc'int:!.~"ly o~~T]jed.. r:------.-~-.~--'" ---'"-.~~--. ------~-------.------~----,-1,,-


.,4331Ic, c ______ c __ c.·' __ ·L=--. _____rMINUTE BOQKNo. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD- ---- .-~-.. ~-.----:-- ._-- -----------:---------c--------,-.-.----- :---- .---:-------.----.----- -.--.~.~.-----.---.--~.'-..DEMENT - MERIDIAN·-c'-''i!-.-- __.Cc-''--'-'.__,. c __ '---__ c.~....::.:..:,, __.__ c_· -___ .'-' ._._ c-'-, __ ..._.,-,_:_c..____._-c:.cC__.cc... -c.. _____: ____.-~ .-It is further ordered that as to the list <strong>of</strong> persons named irnmediately above, further considerationthere<strong>of</strong>, be, and ls, hereby continued to a future meeting <strong>of</strong> this ':loard, follmJingthe receipt <strong>of</strong> the final decision <strong>of</strong> the said tax c~~ission.It is further ordered, that the clerk <strong>of</strong> this Board certify a full, true and correct copy <strong>of</strong>this order to the state Tax Gor:rrnission, and that Robert H. Hickey, <strong>City</strong> Clerk, be, and ishereby authorized to represent this Board in any hearing before the commission or its dulyaccredited representative, or any or all matters pertainin to this order.--'-=r==1. IOn motion made, seconded and passed unanj_:uously, the above orders were authorized and accepted.To t 1 1.e :10noT8.b1eThe :layor nne:. Jo:;.rd <strong>of</strong> Alder~1(mC:Lt=~ 0= Ox=ord, ITis.sissir'lJi<strong>of</strong> the<strong>Oxford</strong>, l,:isslssinTliOcto1Jor 16, 1951--He, the und81'si';nr;d Elecciol} Co:r'T,~~issionGrs uithin [m~ fo!' t:18Count, l':issi,']sippi, do he~'e'_!y certi f:,r a.s fol1o;m:cf <strong>Oxford</strong>, L'1fayette1. Th9,t, act5_ncc' u.'Yler ,'Cnil nursuant to a certain resolution aclor;toc1 by yO'll on -;;he /"th(by 01 3enteml'er, 1951, onti tled:"/'i rC~.:SCL1JTIC:~ D;~CL:\::'I~';(} ~{ir~ jlrll:::~-'TIC~'; C7 '1lI~~ :·Ih~{C:·:: [\.~-:) lC~~':~) CF A.lj)~~'~;-=:·- CF IL1:I:~: ~l?:! 0'2c::?Cm, ;·II;3SISSIlT TC r:;-:cs cL'HE '3eTIS C'''P:-: CZ?CI~J '1JEICIPAL SE:E'AI1:r""S cSCEOeL DI,sTT(JGTIIJ ~l~E ttl ~Ol~T.r CF :::;/~73, 000. 00 FO}~ ?I:S r~;LPOS~.~ C'F r!:~O'!IDII·;G =I'OJ. TII:~ I~·IP~~CV:~= 2l~'''Ll C? 3CIIOCLL"A.r:;ILLTISS II: S5,D JIS?RICT, Y'T) CALLI:YG :~:~' }'~!_OVIDIrG ~~O:::. T:-:E HOlDE:~ OiT f,:T'::LECTIC'lT r;'p:mEON. IIThe <strong>City</strong> r,1erk '1ncl ':]e did cause notices <strong>of</strong> s-::~_" election to bo J'ubl:~she0 in tho O:{ford E?c1e,8 n81'lSpnT)cr nublished in the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, in CF"(i'ord Nunisipa1 SeparBJ.8Schoo1 District <strong>of</strong>Lcfayette Cnmty, Hississinpi; SE'·~d. noti~e marl:od :~x..h:lbjt 11,\11 heret<strong>of</strong>ore bein,": rubl:ished insnirl neHs:a}~or on :3e


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDr-- DEMENT _ MERIDIANF-- .. -... ~,-#- .-i7:30 1'. H.flU'suant to a recess order entered on October 22, 1951, the r:ayor and Soard o· Aldernen meton November 6, 1951, in the l'layor a'"ld Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen's Chomber ir'. the <strong>City</strong> Hall \Then and1-["ere the folloVTing Here ;Jresent:R. X. Williams, Mayor, PresidingB. o. Elliott, Alderman at LargeBen J. Hilbun, Alderman i-lard OneW. T. Chandler, Alderman Ward TwoH. S. Sisk, Alderman Ward ThreeRobert H. Hickey, Alderman Ward Four***********~~*J. W. Price, AttorneyE. P. Lowe, <strong>City</strong> EngineerC. E. Harrison, Superintendent Light DepartmentC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk************{f***After the ",esting had been opened according to hH, the follm,!il1g business Has had to-'.Ti t:U',on notion lTBde, seconded and passed unaninously, it "Has ordered that the minutes <strong>of</strong> theprevious meeting be adopted 2.8 read.;-""Upon motion nade by Alde::,":a~:. :{. S. Sisk, seconded by Uder'l'W S. C. :nliott, o.'let po.sseduDC'cnirlcusly, it UG.S ordc:'ed t~2t this ~loard do no':! ad50urn sine clie.cf0X._kJ~I·Io.yori\~.


DEMENT - MERIDIAN---- -- -~---- --------------- --- -,------------,-I 4 fMINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD------------- - ----------------------------- ~__::_c:__=_===435\r===iLLiIIu:TITEDS T i\_ T EC C U HCITsession at theR.B.Ben1-1.II.RobertJ.E.C.Elliott, salai7J. Hilbtm, salaryChandler, salarySisk, salaryRobert H. Hickey,King, salaryMi+ls, salaryRose Rov1land,E. Todd, salaryX. Hilliams, salnryHills, salaryp. Lm.,re, salaryNoody Nelsen, sqlaryA 1: E RIC AI P P IT T ED11., Tuesday,Presidingat LargeHard enelIard THOThreeAlderrlan Hard FourHithheldtax vTithheldtax Hithheld0 F " j'1 I S S I S ST Y 0 F L A F fA Y EY 0 F 0 X F 0 R1~ 1~- ~f ~~ ,~~~ ~:~ ~~- ~(-*~~-*~~ -~~~ 1f ~~ ~-1( ~~- 1~~'r~'r~'rmet :Ln regular <strong>City</strong> Hall 3.t 7:30 p.X. Hilliams, :Hayor,O. Elliott, AldernanJ. Hilbtm, AldermanT. Chandler, AldermanS. Sisk, Alder:118.n Hard~l. Hickey,H. Price, Attorney" .D LOle1e, <strong>City</strong> EnGineerP. Fulmer, Denuty Clerk989 B. O. for October_990Ben for October991W. T. for October992H. S. for October993salary for October'99!}995Newt for October - (:9.20 tax,996H. H. for October - :;2.80997 Mrs. salary for October -998R. for October999 R. for October1000 Ira for October - ::~18.501001 E. for October10002for OctoberR~GljLAh HE:sTIl~G 7:30 p. H. NOVi':!:13SR 6, 1951Be it remembered thai:. the Board <strong>of</strong> Hayor and A.ldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Hississippi,November 6, 1951, itbeing tho time and nlace fixed b~r laH for the holding <strong>of</strong> said meeting, 1·1hen an r1 Hhere thefollm-ring l"rere present:C. E. Harrison, Superintendent Light DepartmentAfter the meeting had been called to order, the follm·ring business W13 c,ro.nsacted:On motion made, seconded and -'8.ssed tmanimously, it l"ras ordered that the follm-Tine accotmtsbe allowed for pay:nont:H. G. Kimrnons, salary for October $17.10 tax l.,ritbheld;';8.40 tax withheld110110110110110113112174]4.7175nO1.35117135~~25.0025.0025.0025.0025.00190.40209.30177.2091.60180.00200.0035.25300.00160.00


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DEMENT - MERIOIANMINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDTO 'JECIIACCCrIIT NO.4371-p~ ----.-~ ~------- ~--AJlOUNI'ilSTInEF FUND1062106310641065106610671068106910701071"-1072107310741075107610761076J076107710781071310781079107910791079108010S11082108310831084lOS!:.1084108L,10851086108610::'6<strong>Oxford</strong> Hot.or Co., Police carSt.andard He1dors SU}!}Jly Co., shop suppliesSt.andard Service Station, transmission oil and gas<strong>Oxford</strong> Sheet Betal Horli:S, rero<strong>of</strong>ing <strong>City</strong> GarageOx:'ord Sheet Netal lTorks, stove flu for <strong>City</strong> Gars.gePidgeon-Thomas Iron Co. tHO rolls barbed Hire<strong>Oxford</strong> Hotor Co., supplies for equipment repairs<strong>Oxford</strong> Hotor Co., su;)plies for equipment repairs<strong>Oxford</strong> }Iotor Co., transmission greaseOle Hiss Service Station, battery for alusherHyers and Knight. Equipment Co., labor 011 equi}JmentChoctaH, Inc., reinforced concrete culvertBlue and '}hite Service Station, "Tash, grease and trans.Blaylocl: Drug Store, 2 pairs <strong>of</strong> rubber gloves<strong>Oxford</strong> Auto Farts Co., supplies for equipnent. repairs()):ford Auto Parts Co., supplies for Equipnont repairs<strong>Oxford</strong> Aut.o F9.rts Co., supplies for 1'lolice car repairs<strong>Oxford</strong> Auto Parts Co., shop suppliesC. G. Huggins and Son, supplies for shopStandard Oil Co., Esso Extra Police carStandard Oil Co., esso extra service truckStandard Oil Co., esso extra for shopOzburn-Abston Co., sunplies for renairsOzburn-Abston Co., supplies for shopOzburn-Abston Co., supplies for iolice car rel)airsOZ:JlITn-Abston Co., suppliesRus,sell ~i'ud,c;e, sa.nd :lil(:'l. truck hireDaley Lumoer Co.-brick1-iett.s Brothers Harduare Co., supnliesElliott Hardi.fare Co., supplies for street maintenanceEa.liott HardHare Co., supnlies for equipl'1ent re}JairsShaH and Sneed Harduare Co., scJ.}lpliesShaH and Sneed HardHare Co., sup!,l:i.es for shopShaH an([ Sneed Harc1'.mre Co., clUJrlies for repairsShaH and Sneed Hard1/rare Co., suprlies for street maint.H. R. Han, sharpeninr; toolsStandard Oil Co., gas Por service truckStandard Oil Co., [(as for truckStandard Oil Co., gas for roli~eSCHQQL.f:.LJlJD _carTOTAL222 ~~G85.902/+3 6.74238 17.95783.507.50239 15.08227 7.84223 1.36224 3.15227 <strong>14</strong>.98237 10.50239 351.60228 11.15237 1.78227 26.77237 341.18223 3.09243 .452-43 2.10224 5.52227 5.52243 11.04227 1.75243 L,5.34223 6.05239 1.80239 21.80239 7.00229 7.80239 9.'e2237 .60,237 1. 20243 .28227 .96239 6.62237 5.00238 18.95228 134.1,7224 _32.78_~~6, 088.54li152265926602661.266226632664266526662G6726682669267026712083267220732674267526762677.26782679.26BO26812682268L~268526862687268826892690269126922693J. D. Cole, salary for Octo'ler 301 ::52.00Hrs. 1etsy Hartin, salary for Octol)er - ::':~8.33 ret 200.00Hiss Hattie n.icnqrdson, salar7 for October - ;;10.66 Ret.'·J8.20 H/h 217.80?-11's. Dvlie:;ht Yo':nE;, s9.1ary for October, '::8.33 Ret., :;l7.80 tax H/h 182.20Hiss Louise Blasingane, salary for Oc~ober -:8.66 Ret., ';19.20 H/h 188.80Hrs. Dorothy KuyrkendalJ, s:llafy for Oct.., r;~8.66 Ret., ~a9.20 w/h 188.80Hrs. Art:cur Hayos, salA.ry for Oct., n6.66 Ret., ;;~9.20 tax w/h 150.10I1rs. T. H. Godbold, salary for Oct., ;",0.29 Ret., U!-2.10 tax H/h 181.93Hrs. George Gleason, salary for Oct.? (:;6.66 Ret.~,.:'j19.90 tax "Iih M,O.lONiss hob:Jie Zades, salary for Oct., .:.~6.00 ret., ~;;17.00 tax w/h 127.00l1rs. Hargaret George, salary for Oc·~., ;j6.66 Het., (\29.90 tax ",/h 130.10Niss Orene Halsell, salary for Oct. , :'~6.66 Ret. 160.GOHr. Robert :}ork, salary for Oct., ~;;3.33 Ret 80.00l,fiss Virginia l)hite, salar~l for Oct., (;11.90 tax Hithhcld 54.76}1rs. Ann HOHard, solary for Oct., ::?6.66 Ret., ~:;9.90 tax Vlithheld 150.10Bro. C. C. Stecy, salary for Oct., ;':~6.66 Ret., ~;j9.90 tax "Tithheld 150.10Hrs. 'Tirginia Booth, sal11ry for Oct., ~';8.33 ret. :~j7.80 tax Hihhheld 192.20Hrs. Aaron Condon, salar~f for Oct., (;;6.33 ~et., C;8.~0 tax Hith..helc. <strong>14</strong>3.60Hrs. Hary Elnore, sD-lary for Oct., Ret. r;6.33 152.00Jv!J's. Lila TaJ..rrk'lde, salary for Oct., Ret. (;;6.33 - :~?8./!-0 tax ,·Tithheld lL.3.60Dr. R. E. Keye, salary for Oct. 029.20 tax Hithheld 187. /!-6lfrs. Blanche F. Aldrich, sa lary for Oct., ~~6. 33 Ret. 152.001·1rs. Clyde Thompson, s3.1ary for October - :~;3.30 t2,X "Tithheld 71.70Niss Faye Cooper, salary for October -1~12.70 tax Hithheld 115.07I'fr. '\.J[\de Jolmson, salary for Oct. ~~~5.77 Ret., ~>0.75 adm. fee ti?16.30 tax H/h 121.62Hrs. Doris Yerby, salary for Oct., ~)28.40 tax ~.Tithheld 129.93S. G. Gooden, salary for Oct., ~::;7.33 retirement 176.00Hazeltine Gooden, salary for October, :)6.00 retirenent 1/+4.00Eligah ~.JilliaT1s, salary for October 100.00Lena Peterson, salary for October, ;'~6. 22 Retire1'1.ent, $17.70 tax Hithheld 131.63Dovie Johnson, salar;:; for October, ~j6.'22 Itetiement 'j17.70 tax Hithheld 131.63Della R. Davidson, salary for Oct., ~?6.22 :-i.etircment, ()l7. 70 tax withheld 131.63Otha Lee Lyles, salary for Oct. ;;8.00 retircment 192.00Doxye If. Fostcr, sabry for October (;7.55 retirement - ~:;4.20 tax ':Jithheld 177.13Ruth Hc3Hen, sabry for October, ~)6.22 retirnent , ~;7.70 tax Hithheld U r l.63Yohnder K~rl:sey, salary for Oct., ;:~7.1l retirement, ~;12.00 tax ,.Tithheld 158.60 Ii.~~_~t)


iII.r f;:--FDEMENT - MERIDIANMINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD/\.:10UNT2cSl52U)62697lJJ3II}?15 n151269/,.153156156157152150leo1(11,~r," "~J\..)1 / I-,:;nte1nhcrc:. ~'. 7111,;101', :)3',·,uty CIerI:, D8.y1'oll Oct. 15, 1951Teachors r Rctiro);}ent 8:71::t81,} <strong>of</strong> lfississipp:5.C. 1'. ?u1~er, De;l'.ty Clerlc, Petty r;o.shYol"'.nd,er ::;eT~hus, sctlary for Octo~)er ~.\7. 55 re":'irenent- ":4.20 tG:~':::. ::-. ~'uJJ':er, Dc''',uty C]orl:, ~Ja;y"rol1 Oct. 31, 1951Ox~ord 'SJ.ectr:i.c Co., nisce1laneous swrlios<strong>Oxford</strong> Electric Co., SUTFilicsThe <strong>Oxford</strong> Ea:-ne, Otfica ex,ense'~ay10e F'nper Co., j9.ni·~or Slx;Jf,liesS. C. To<strong>of</strong> nnd Co., naterial for instructionGeorgio-:;cIlOOl ]c01::: Der03ic,or: ' , Inc., ndninistrntiyoAl'ITO :Iusic Storo, bo.ild sU"r),;lie3neeld Bond Instr'LTont Co., re~~~d.rs on instr'cl"-,entslJG'~Gr Costello Co., '50101' dlall~Dnloy L'1.!:1;K~r Co., Inc., l;ork on builainglIiJ:Jissin'i :;chool ,SlV'1y, ch'''irsSoathorn Jell ~el. & leI. Co., Oct. bill;lissi3sirp~ School SU""~l=l Co., school S:.l~n1icsBank <strong>of</strong> O:z':'ord, note 2.nrl. in~crc;:r~Ccn·'~ral, Co., Inc., j'1~itor ::up:,liosCentro.l Co., Inc., j'1.l1itor 3u]vlicsIroel H. Eod[~e, snnnJ.i()sTho Educatiom.l Su~, I,? Co., '~oncho1';3 c18.2.lJ" 1'0 'ortsUniv. HL:h School, tuitionO:{i'ord Co10l'ecl ;~3.sonic Lodge, ront £.'0::' Octol)!]rOx'.~o:r-d Liph'0 ,"11(1 1! ,lie!'.)8. :!. Lcalio To~~co G~3 ~ist., 80~r 'orlanti'Tr.I'(1~-'r\1~''''.... \.., "."\'"~ .. ~·,~f""))·111-1"'lt""'lf"t.L1'''''''-1·(lr'--'.'• .! ... ..L,",\...l!i",A...l_... ;:--:;CoJ .,...... 'V'I,...·~r."'"':.!.!.l::',.~_.!.'-'........... L,..,.))'_',_ l'\JAncric·lY'. LOCGr,10ti va Co., cnZ'ir,3 ~:'".s: ~Ct.3G\':r'lert""'ll ;':~_ectric I~~O., ne~ct:: .~or In21t,Scd:.horn: 0-':;1'010;_'11 ';0., :'i)01 oil:~].ect,ric : :eter ~]or"':'('e, ":c;tc ,,,3 -:11e'. in;3lJ2} 1'.1tionoTr:!_-,'j to. ~.~C Ar~~'l.':G ~:'l'O 2:. ~~lec. ; J OTJ-:.S, rc;-)C:, irc~ to trarl;] (lo:::'-~-~orsOz' ;:rn-[1.~;8tC:; r: So" ~;C~1"~- ::"1"2.1._:_ ~'Gr~,.,ot~y.C311" rCll E)f)r"':.-2~8 !~:Jsocj0,ti011, =·~OVQ·--·lJcr b=.11jn,:,:~l-~


~--.. -.-.-.-....._..... -_....._....._.- ....•.-- .... -. --- ...--...•........._DEMENT - MERIDIAN.. ~ .....--......•.-.. . ... ... _...MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD...TO :1HOIIACCOL1JT NO.L\..... ..1016lOll;.10<strong>14</strong>10158728779670'7).. /' --C)7S 1102LI-10731078110011001100J.101nO?n03110/,"110511061107110711::8110911101111111211121113111/+1115111(;H171118111911201J.20Nona E. ~Jooch-l3.rd, s813.ry for Ocl',ober ;";2.00 tax Hithhe1dIra I Ii11s , so.lo.ry for OctoberIra Ei11s, salary for OctoberIra L. CroW:30n, s


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDDEMENT - MERIDIAN~-- ;;.Cane on lOI' consideration eh8 matt.er o.f.' a rennost~'rom t.'lO IJorthcon7,r'll Hississippi lUectric"oHer Association <strong>of</strong>:~on8.tobia 11iss:::':;s:qJpi that the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> furnish the Cl1Irentneeded for the C:~t:T <strong>of</strong> '3Gnato~ia c,nd after 8. cGre~:ul con3ider~\tion <strong>of</strong> ~!~he :mtter, thefolloHinf, agreoraont \:~'.> c11torO'. int.o 11;T tho Cit:, <strong>of</strong> O:dord P.:1:( t'18 nortbcel1tr~11 i:ississi~iJpiElectric Irn~er Association <strong>of</strong> Sonatobia, Missi3si~~i:"II'L'he Forthc8n"GI'c l.l ],assissi"p~ Electr2~c ~o\Ter AssociationSen8tobi9., :,Iississi';Jp:'Gentle::l8!1:In line Hith our previous conV0;2'Sn7,iol1 ,rith :;c;:::: ro~1'e3ento:t.ives 'l'b, :::ity <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>,1:issi:3sinni is <strong>of</strong> the O')i:'1:Lon t' at the;' uill be o.:~:le to furnish yO~,JT elcctrieit:i :J.G tLo rnte<strong>of</strong> tuo cents TJer KHH to bn T1el~Ol'e(l at ~lour statioE at I,Iiller, Hhich 1T1oto1':':1E is to ;JO doneb:r \'. V. A. 'r~\ey \.J~~ll ro~~(l the :l1oters o.nc1:'nrn:Lsh O:::ford Hit 1 , 8uf"'i(;iont :I~:T~or'~;,ation forbilliD b • T. V. A.. Hill 'llso i''Llry'.ish a Elcter 10c8.tocl. in OX'~'Ol'J :'.l1d l'o.~'7'" 8.;-:reod. to :::.bsorbthe t31ectricity Dot used by you]' i\.ssor:iation Ci.:",d '.dl1 \Jor;; OUG a ;~;l[',n '.lith the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Oxford</strong> 8.S to ~naymell·~ .L01'"' llSO <strong>of</strong> sn;!~e.The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> Ox::orJ is <strong>of</strong> the opi:lion that thoy uiJl be a':lo to f\lrnish yC'Ll 300KiloHO.t ts '1;'} Hill l.'.OJ-0 0"217 e2fort to do so, hQ1..l8'v-01', 3hm11d they find tl1o.t they c~,nnot furnish that amount OJ' shou1c" hB.va a :)real:::-~loHn Hhei~'eby they c01:1c1 not fFrnish ::my currentthey Hou1d net be J59.blo for a,-;,y shorta-'o;] 0]' unr:1a:-;es delG to f]!::\T,e.This contract or o.grOG~l:;Ol1t j s:':'o ex'e :;ptc,er, mO'don ~.J8.S'1.11 bidi3 be tL;rnecl ove:- to );1'. lYarriscn, :3u~)er:~~ntcnclentLe is heroby instr1.1cteCi to tr>j-m1c-,ce :,:n 1)i;18 nnd r'car<strong>of</strong>1;:l~'c'C'n:Jilerin::; 3.11 bius he :is hereby ou'.1:cf'izc;1r:.-:~.de b7)T A.Jr18r··1~~;-~ II. S • .3 is}:: , ·!~h[.'.·~<strong>of</strong> tIle ~~lectt':i c ·'·r;1-8.rt:·~nnt, ~.n(lcloso study <strong>of</strong> 3-~e, ~n' 0~terto 0ece~t t~o best nn- lo'ost bid.


IMINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDOE>iENf - MERIDIAN- II· ..•... - - ... - -- •.•. -This motion uas soconded by Aldernan Ben J. Hilbun, ~-:;2.ssedunanimously and it is so ordered.rI**************************Pursuant to an 3.dvertisement in the Oxforrl ':;;agle for bids on galvanized ripe fittings abiel "ms received fron the follmling company:Southern Supply Company, Jackson, TennesseeBid from the forE!goinr:; compan~" being tho only one received and after due consideration,Alc1ernan 3en J. Hilbun moved that said bed be accepted. This motion Has seconded byAlderman Robert ~r. Hickey, po.3sed unanil"1ousJ;{, e.nd :it i:::l so ordered.Pursuant to an advertisement in the <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle for ~)idsthe follm,d.ng 'lid \-las received:on 3,300 sacks <strong>of</strong> Portland cement,1~e propose to furnish delivered F. O. 13., 1. C. Railroad <strong>Oxford</strong>, Hississippi, thecar <strong>of</strong> cement at ,')LI-. '25 per barrel.Terms: 30 days net or ~;0.10 per barrel discOtmt if paid "Tithin 10 days <strong>of</strong> receipt<strong>of</strong> invoice.Delivery: Deli',Tory Hill be nad,; vrithin 5 days <strong>of</strong> receipt <strong>of</strong> order,The foregoing bid being the only one received and after due consideration, /l.lderman Ben J.Hilbun moved that said bid be accepted. This motion U8.S seconded by Ale' erTIan Robert '1.Hickey, passed lUlanimously and it is so ordered.Pursuant to an advertisement in The Ox!ord Ea~lefollmling bids 1.,!e::c~e receivod:for bids on ro<strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> H all, theI aeree to furnish all r:19teri31.s, 1,"')01' and equipnent necessary to do the folloHingon the above job:Remove old ro<strong>of</strong> a~ld rloan (Jeel:, bul:ld conc:::'ete cant around ,,19.11.flppJ;{ I" insulation over conc'>ete decl: 8!1d cover Hitl:'. B'1rrett type{I. A. , 20-year specification tar and s128' ro<strong>of</strong> •. Cover "ralls 8.nr1 copint Hith 26-gage galvanized :"letal secured t.opara'C)et 1.-1al1s ,·lith conc:::'ete nails and the nail heads soldered.The a hove ro<strong>of</strong> ,Ji th insulation ••••••.••........... '.Tho above ro<strong>of</strong> Hithout insulation ................... (;lL,61.90A.ll ;.!Ork to be done in a nea. t 9.n,1 "rorkl"lan like manner.Respectfully submitted:OZFC:-'J) S:IEIGT E8:T A.L ~!oRKSBid on re-ro<strong>of</strong>ins <strong>City</strong> He.ll anc 1 Vire Station '1S folloHs:To remove all <strong>of</strong> t1:1o present ro<strong>of</strong>, then aT'ply a tHenty(20) yearbuilt-up composition ro<strong>of</strong> in strict accordAnce Hith manufacturer'sspecification (T"Tenty (20) ~Tear Bond and endors ed flashing)Complete job for ................................ :)877.00In insulation is wJ.:nted add ......................J. P. 3IADE IWOFIHG rOHPA.ITY~-.IiBid on re-ro<strong>of</strong>ing <strong>City</strong> Hall and 'ti'ire Station as fol101-TS:to remove all <strong>of</strong> th8 present ro<strong>of</strong>, then apply a tHenty (20) yearbuilt-up composition ro<strong>of</strong> in strict e."'cordcmce 1.1ith manufacturer'sspecification, Hithout Bond ~lause,Complete job for .................................. :'~697 .00 I, IJ, P. :3LI\D~ ROOFING COHPAIlY I, I_~_.._ .....__ __._ .... . iii 1 IIl:r: ..hL..2..]. ll1ade~_.____ . . ... __ .--LJ


II~·t442MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDOEf.1ENT - MERIDIAN~.After c:lTefully CO~lsJJ(crinc t~w:orc(,(c:i ~1~; ~Jil1s, ,\ldel':-;[,:' ]. O. ;aliott movod th8.t the b:1d_~rom J. ~'. Slade =~c\fi'1f. Compa:1Y \,ith the 1)ond clm.1so bo o.c:ceptod, it ooin[: the bes~ ondIm·los t bid. J:'his bLI to be accertod nroyided ::r .'.:In.c1e uill '~ur:1ish 0. :20 Y8['r r;'113ro,n-':.00by '"1anu:acturer 0:1. ro<strong>of</strong> c,ncl s:;l'JshinS, sa~,d ro<strong>of</strong> :'Del sTJlcwhinc: to be <strong>of</strong> i;-:c:r ~'!'::1 ~::r~'vol o~'sb.[;. Thj,s notion H,}S scccncled b~r Al'c:r:rnn 7Jon J. Ei1blln, ~2S:j8d lm:ln~!1c1'.;31y ~n(l i -:: is 80ordc"od.PlITS;I3.nt. to '1n advort.isement j'17lie OxF'ord I> ::~,o ."01'"nd. ~,rjn·.lo':ls <strong>of</strong> t1key I'l'J.dc\f,e notion +,h'1t the '.J 0L .(3Y' T18~ :ort'lcnt :::o.y:,110 :':18ctric 'lepart"'xmt".159.68 Po:r 8:::i(1 tr:'1Cl:. '='h'o3 Dotion H:?--: S8rcnQod by i'c}c1err'-::.n·'. C. :CJ1.~.ott, [':':'338':1. 1.U1~ni"'loU8-ly~ncl it is so order oj, •Co.T~e on "o~::-, con:JiJoratic:'-l t;1C ne'3d ot n n01" ·'·'r,l~ ~o Ilorr: ~"nl"" P. ('tc~r '~~_:J~1JG'"':iOl1 <strong>of</strong> tll(J T'l'.:tter,AJ,:lerr',o.r: 3. O. :-;:11iott mo,rec1 t 1 ,at. lIre Ib,rrison bo ".1]tl'cri:".cd to T1TCh::,.so 83.:iJ :"'.(',rn. r2hisraot:Lon 1:J:18 socond.cd b:~T /\lderr.18.11. 30n J. I-TilbLL"'1, ~r.ssec1 rC1.r11',ir:1C1.131:v 1nd i is so o~·derel-i .•C,~,':~~e 0J.1 _201' 0()11si~1.er[ttiG:n tJ18 T'l~.ttC::C <strong>of</strong> t~1C need '''01' 1·r~~~cr '("'c: (~cr;3 0.11,. r'J.rtc :'111'~: o.·C'ter 8-1:1.=LSC1.l8Sion 0"" t,'18 mattGr, ttJJ10r~'~~11 J. C. ~~:11i(ltt r.:n-rlGd t:\3t ~'Ir. rIarris011 nrJ"iler"c:ise ~:~or "!lidson S'3'lO. This ;.;oticn U'.lS s8cc·dod b:< AIjerrru'l.r: I:. S. Sisk, '0"3,38(1. un9T 'Tlcusl: r 'JlC.': Er.liar:cisCll i ~ ~le~">c!;~;" 3lr~11cri.r"3c(1. to :·11.b1-lsh :5_n tto cr~ilord :~r").·'J..o ~.11 :i]T',rit-:-,.ti .. ':"ln ~OI' ~J:trls (\:"1't'T~:8r r:1'2t:;~~~) ,-=:.11(:. ~ll">t~ to b(~ opened 'Jt t>~ ~{er~11}_~.r l:octin:-: c


Ir----:==------ .- .-_.~':'".::::..:.::---. -~-.--~ .. ~-~~r.l~Nt - MERIDIAN.-.---~....MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD.-_.-._._" -.. --.- -""1f.=r===.Cnne on for consideration the Flo.ttOl' <strong>of</strong> appointing a school trustee to fill to vac'lncy ~re".tedhy the eXDiro.tion <strong>of</strong> J0110S C. fIartsfie1d tern 0"1 <strong>January</strong> 1, 1951, 1.'here lfr. Hartsfj.e1d~ontinued to serve lmtil his Sllccessor Cll10.l5::'10d. !ll::le!'ln3.n ?obert ~J. Hickey <strong>of</strong> Hard Fournonin3.ted D. H. l'archlxmks to serve lmti1 <strong>January</strong> 1, 1956. There being no other nominations,moticn "laS c1eu1y nac1e, seconded ond passed hy a tmanimous vo·~e that t~le said D. H.Harchba:r...ks be and he is hereby declared a membe!' <strong>of</strong> t1::e School Doard. His terr! to expireon <strong>January</strong> 1, 1956.Cm'o on for consideratj.on the Taatter <strong>of</strong> a ro.ise in sRlar:r for James R. TidHell and after acareful consideratiGn <strong>of</strong> the natter, Aldermn.r~ Br:n J. Hilbun moved t'h8.t I-1r. T ici.'Ne 11' s salarybe r::dsed to ;;:;165.00 per month lmtil <strong>January</strong> 1, 1952. This motion H8.S se~onded b~! Alc1erm0nH. S. S:Lsl~, }JPcssed unanimously and it 1s so ordered.C",.~ne on,'or cO!1siderntion th3 natter <strong>of</strong> a refund on tax paid 011 R8ceipt # 45<strong>14</strong> h~r 'SillyR.ex ':ilson ?nc1 after a '1isc'.lssion <strong>of</strong> the natter and after the fact 1.JaS brought to theattention <strong>of</strong> the l:ayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen that Hr. '.'ilson 6id not reside in <strong>Oxford</strong>,T 1 0ticn w1.cc\ made by A1derE'!8.n 3en J. Eilbun, seconded b~;, Alclermc.'l.Y' H. S. Ssisk and pass edtman:Lmcusly o.nd it 'vlaS ordered that I·Jr. 1,·[ilson bo ref1..mded ()3.30 the anount <strong>of</strong> tax raidhy said IIr. 1-Jilson. The <strong>City</strong> Clerk is hereby authorized to issue 'vTarrant il~ sRid amountto Hr. Hilson.The "Jc,.tter <strong>of</strong> payin::; The :,~o!:d. Du:lclers :2qui~Y.lent Company ::'or Crouler '~'rnctor h01][;ht ['ronthen1 in .June 1951 C:E\m8 on for consideration. After a cliscussion <strong>of</strong> the matter, motionHD.3 nar::.G by Aldernal1 ]e]-, J. E ilbun, seconded hy r~lder''D.n H. S. Sink end pass8cl unanimouslythat ;';500.00 bo raid each month D.nell.:)!) Clerk L1 hereby autborized an,l insf:ructed to issuevarront for ':;500.00 each T:1onth for S8.111e.Alclernan ej. C. Elliott T:lcvcd tIW adopticD <strong>of</strong> -[;1;0 foJJ.mling ordinance '?Cnc AlderE'!8.n U. T.Ch9.ndler sec:ondecl t!-le Elotion.The ordinance Has read PEcl adopted section. b;' section r:nd tben as


~44MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDDEMENT - MERIDIAN--- ::..r~= :-)~E), noticl'J cf o.3S0GfFln~1t ,~~~.~.:Ln~T~ S~~JJ -L-'~"Or;crt,~," 0'trrers j~.~.Sbe811 (~11J_~" ,c,r l .S80c'T; ::.:r_~l,~JI-n.i.~I~~~.~S, all ncJ~icc;s rc;r'~.l.=~.re(l. l)~r 10\) rl?iT:il:'G b(~~on ~-'~_"I;lcrl, e~~.c!'J ,?r~dC":'-.Y'·V ste- t",1:tn1 28 --'l'o'r:irlec". by Hcuse 3' 1l Eo. 7G <strong>of</strong> the J.e[:u:_~r<strong>1950</strong> Sessicn or the Ler~isl~~',ure <strong>of</strong> Tl~0 !'3t~.te <strong>of</strong> ]'Iissi2s5_rl~i, o Del.sri:'. in,p'ovenent }-,pvL'C' boon c0:-'1p1etecl.; no,], therr-')fc"eBo ~m-; it j ,,] bfJ~"eby Ol'dained hy +,}lC } f.:-,yor and l08.Y'd <strong>of</strong> AI!:CIT'18n<strong>of</strong> tho (';ity <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, :'ississi:r'pi:Section 1. That, ')roccec1::.l~r: 8S :t'(~(1uirE.d by 1::;.11, thecost ~.l1C'SC~)i'Y'" 1, C";::;T;:':·;·~'f".,; '~-7 ~');.;;:';·;~~1'7T- 1 (';':''''I',--- .--TJ.!...J.i~ ......J .... J ~~\.!.J ·.uJ..J), JJ.J ~_'..T __ ")'.J_-' £1.,:) .l'.~ ',I .••.J_ ',.1.... 0 11.~J..J'~ •. 1, .',J....Ij~i~ :A~ ST?I.~~T ~l,.~~J SI~I1Ijy 0TIr(~~'~T II! C=(:~C:"Llj, ~ :I3,SISSIT'FI,~\=;J ~;T"~~ c~rTEr~) r~~~rE;:~~C-?, ~~:~r J I?~~~:(~ T:~·~·:' ~ TC Il}~~Ft\Y '~-.~~:~ AS3:ZSS1·=-~1~T"~:\D=-: (~GAI=:ST r~l:;'Ell-~ :··IivcrE=~.T~! ~\--'J I~~\ryIl~(; :~t~I:S.-E:~-;;;~El\S, 'l'he !:8:;'or nne "lo,=,rd <strong>of</strong> !Udernel1 <strong>of</strong> T;':r:: c~t:'/ <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>,Hiss} ssirpi 1 []lro dlJ.ly rossen. 0. ret301ution ae~lnrinr·: nocess9ry~.}~8 cn:oci:.:l! :"r1·r'rove··:ont on Pricestreet (s) A7cDue (s), Jesc:d1JC~~(~s· rrj:~~-~itr-eet-b~t~~ei1'"Horth Ln1.l2)' 3trcot £1.n(1 Sivley ~;trGet in <strong>Oxford</strong>, I:ississippi,.~nd Geid rosoluticl1 be in:; ·i.n strict ccrn:lb.ncc H:ith the lr1'\,T; "lr.d,II~~ .. nIET".~:~!t~), no orJ;~Q~ti(l~ h?t\lirlg lJ0Cl~ ::,:~,c1c -so s~3i,1 s"'--ecic.} ~.}Yl:r~rcvemer.t,the ';"'yo' o.nd 'lor'rl~ <strong>of</strong>'\1·1 e r:-:'.cm c!.~ ,=,118 Ci"-;,' <strong>of</strong> C:~~cr(},: :ississiT:'p2 b2VO dul:~ "8.ssod 0. reso11jtion r1cterninin:-: to '~::.'ccoed


DEMENT - MERiDIAN_._# ___ : ._. ___ . __ C __ ."MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD- -.--------~----,.--. . . . .- - ....- ..- - -_. .- ----"~~----- ---.-wi th the said imnrovenent, an(' directinc hov! the cost and expense<strong>of</strong> tte improvement, Has to be assessed and naid; and,HHEREAS, the <strong>City</strong> Engineer h2_S comnut,~d and furnished, in the:manne}' ]:,rovided by Im,r, the amount to be Rssessed against eachriece <strong>of</strong> property abutting on said street in accordance H'ith thecost and expense there<strong>of</strong> and has reported said cost and expenseto the Hayor 2nd Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Nississippi;and,l,mEHEAS, the assessment has been filed HitI' the <strong>City</strong> 81er1: <strong>of</strong>The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi as provided in House Bi::'l No. 76<strong>of</strong> the Regular <strong>1950</strong> Session <strong>of</strong> The Legislature <strong>of</strong> The State o£'l1ississippi; and,HHEREAS, notice <strong>of</strong> assessment against said property Oi-mers hasbeen duly passed; and,1,,ffiEEEAS, all notices required by 1m-I having been given, each andevery step taken as provided by House Bill No. 76 <strong>of</strong> the RegUlar<strong>1950</strong> Session <strong>of</strong> the Legislature <strong>of</strong> The state <strong>of</strong> Hississippi, andsaid improvement having been completed; new, t]-,erefore,Be and it is hereby ordained by the Hayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen<strong>of</strong> The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Hississippi:Section 1. That, proceeding as required by laH, thecost and exrense <strong>of</strong> said special improvenent (s) on ____________PriceStreet Tsr Avenue- (s)aSherein-ab'()ve-setforth,-be- ~-;'~-~1.e---- -----same is her(~b-C finally a proved ane; specially assessed uponthe lots and narcels rf grounds abutting thereon as shown bythe assessment on file with the <strong>City</strong> Clerk in abook marked"Assessment bock for Local Improvernents", ano the mmers there<strong>of</strong>are hereby required to pay their resrec'ive T'rotions <strong>of</strong> thecost and eXf,ense <strong>of</strong> the said improvement, and a lien to securethe payment there<strong>of</strong> :i s hereb;v declared against said property,said snecial assessment being hereby levied.Section 2. That this ordinance shall take effect andhe in force as provided by ImT.4451II.~---,,-_.---~"--"._. .,--,--"--"'-< .. -'-..:::=-..::..:-_:....;.:::.. .~-'IApproved this the 6----day <strong>of</strong> Nove,."ber, 1951.x. ~HlliamsBayorI certify that the fore£oing ordina~ce H2.S passedon the 6th day <strong>of</strong> T:ovember, 1951, 2nc~ rncorded in Ordinance <strong>Book</strong>No.2, Page (s) ________ - ____-,1Ql_______ ~ __ ., ______. __ on the_---.:1=:.3"-'t=h____. day <strong>of</strong> Novemb§Jr _________ , 1951.Alder:w.n B. O. Elliott mCNod the adoption <strong>of</strong> the folloHi!lg ordinance and Alder:'llan ',r. T • ChandlerS8~r""',~ ed the motion.Th8 ordinance vlaS read ann. adopted section by section, and then; a whole by the folloHing vote:{l.ldert:1an D. O. Elliott vot.ed yea, Alderr:1an'L T. Chandler voted. yea, Alder:rrvm Den J. Hilbunvoted Yea~ Alderl7'an H. S. Sisk voted vea." Alderman Hobert ~1. Hickey voted Yea.AIT CiD"'lT~.NCE AFPHC -rING !\JTD :-:AIGHl'r FiNAL A SPECIAL ASSESS: :EIl'l' HERE-TO l"OHE E~,T)S' BY Tm~ HAYCC Arn~O~,?J) C"7 ALD:SH:1i:F C F TPS CITYOr. OX?OR:'), HISSISSIPPI, !\>-l nL-'-,D ~rITH TF'~ !'LEEr Cli' SUDl:1JFICIPALlTY, AS ; TWYJiED ITT HCUS~ 13ILL NO. 76 Ofi' '1Ft: REGULAR<strong>1950</strong> SESSIOT C? TIC L:-;;GISL,~SUm; CF THE ST',TE CF IIISSISSIPPI,AGADrS'l.' CERTAI~T F'i.OPEPTY CI! _____ SCli'1'H -~IGIIT~~IT'l'IL_____I':> "TDC'1?T l~,r!.. (~ir.'''TT''''') : ... ilJ:d.1_,.rJ, D~~CC-)IB1:n~" G;:) rl. r.Gu ,~i~ SO"'o" '~-,' 1fl.L'J ~l-GTTm""'crl'"l E1Dbl\J.[: 0 "'T--'''"'T~-".cH.~ ,BEGn:mlTG AT .It HnS'l CIT 'nIE SCrTH EDGE CF Ul:IVEHSITY AVEL1JE~'TT) :tCTIIIG TEEI("CE 3CTi'HHARDLY ALOHG SUD S'llUET THltcrGHHALEY SlJBDIVISIOH, 1235.5 FEET, {\.lTD TEl:: O",'ilTERS T;:EREOF, m~J_TRII;GTFEl'1 ':'0 F:EFAY 'I'H:'~ A.SSESS?:EITT }:r\m~ ,~GAn;S':' T}["~In r:;;DFEF:.TY ANDLE\TyIHG S/!]1E.1.1HKmtiS, The i-layor and '303.rd <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>,Nississippi have duly passed a resolution declaring necessarythe snecial jYnl'over:::ent on South Eighteenth Street (s)Avenue (s), , described as South Eighteenth Street,I:Ii!:.~------1Ljl~


-I;----.~L.,~_ DEMENT - MERIDIANr-----.. _-IMINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDbeciJ~'1ing at a rG~,nt on the sou~h edge <strong>of</strong> Un:hl8":-;it~, Avenue9,nd rUl'Jling tl-:ence sCl,tlT\Wrdly ::,.lo:nc: s::tid street throuehHEllo'l Suhii vision, 1235.5 foot, and srdd resolutien boing instrict ccmrlbnce cd tL the 18-"1; 'md~I~,'lI!E>~I;AS, no obj ecticll ha"fling ~;eey~. y:ado ~o s[!.id special impI'C'\"'e­:ment, the ;:!l~-cr rend !)Ola:reC:'l ~lS ;3110 T "!?1 .... ;j"'"~;le 8.SSC33·~~8:nt. 011. :ilc: ,-r1. t~(J ·;)10 <strong>City</strong> r"";12r:,= ill :J. "oe'J.: lilor].~8dttA.S83ss"Y.~e~"-i~~ bool~ for Loc;=t1 Irl:r;rO\r(}((,.ell~sll, ,r;rl(~" '::·118 01.,no-:~·s ~.~:'lcre<strong>of</strong>9.re }:crp~'tl re;')uiretl to r


44~MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF_,OXFORDDEMENT - MERIDIAN-" ---l'- --'--- -Alderman B. O. Elliott moved the adoption <strong>of</strong> t~e follouing ordiance and Alderman !.tI. T.Chandler Geconded the motion.The ordinance Has read and adopted section by section and then as a whole by tho follOi..)'ingvote:Aldernan B. O. Elliott voted YeaAlderTJan H. T. Chandler voted YeaA.lderman Ben J. Bilb'lm voted YeaAldercnan H. S. Sisle voted YeaAldernan Robert :}. Hiclcey voted YeaAJI ORDINAlJCE AFPRC'TIITG p\T-J Hi\KHJG PINAL A SFE8IA.L ASSESS} 'E:"~ IIEllE­TC "'eIm l,l.'m; 0Y TnE r;A.YC. A;TD JOAltD CF ALDER':E}T CF 'I'll::;; CITY0Li' CXFCm, llISSI,SSIFPI, ,LJ :TILED ~!IT': TE:8 r:r,ERK C? SUD::UlJICIPALITY, AS p"]O'rlSl) I:: ITOUSE :JILL NOT 76 OF THE REGUL~,R<strong>1950</strong> SESSrc;T OF TrE Ll-:


-~-.,;~·o··.rjMINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDOEMENT - MERIDIAN=-:".:--;1I cortif~r t~,n:, -~.,>c :oreC1ojnc cl'djn:mce Wl:-:; 0'2S:30don the 6th (b.y <strong>of</strong> !:0"oFlb8r, 1951, ':mel recorded in Orcbinnnce:Soo}.:: Ho. 2 , Porte (8) 103 on the',) ~~---~~-~-----_J,y,jh __ ~_ rl$" <strong>of</strong> __ 1J9_~c;m')Gr ________, 1951.Alr:.cr:'18n '3. O. Elliott movec1t}~o 2_::30T~,i(' c,f th:'cl, LisG-'111:; Cit~'.r (f C~:rC"rcl, =jj.8'3i8Si~'r~1 ~;";J :'r(Y\li:1_9~1 irll~Cl·tse ~i}1 :~o. 7G<strong>of</strong>' t 1 -IC:l )r;C'ul"T ]';5') :Jcssion <strong>of</strong> The LeG:lslatnl'c <strong>of</strong> T}:;J '3tato <strong>of</strong>1,~j.ssi'33i")·rti; 2.Yld,~Jl-~:=~~·.=/~:3, notice <strong>of</strong> as,~ess:--,}enf-: 2.:.-::o.1n~t 3?jJI ·,~rO;)8T·t=r o';".tnCTS ~~ndIJocn dl'l~l '1s.se(l~ 2.nd,T j~:::-:~'~--~l\'.j, nl~ netices rO:~ll~_~-~cd ~)-:/ lrn.r h3.~-in~~ ~ce [;ivon, ea~11 ?YV.1tWor:7 sten t::llccn P.S :::'Tovi~ed b:: HCl'SiJ 'lill ITe. 76 <strong>of</strong> thec~ozuhr]n'='n _~8SJion cf t}:0 Lec:L:;lr:.t:"l~n r,f ~b.o ~t'l,te <strong>of</strong> l~ississi~)pi, 0.ltts" .. ':1 j~1~~OY8',(",'1!~ ;~,s"iJY': ly:):;n ~C!":'J~,1;0rl; nCT, t:-:erefc,re,De 'mel :Lt :is heTe])? or- 1 o.inod h' thG 1 :o.yo1' OYlC 1or ~'}"1.::; C~t~T cf O~xf."or(:, :riJs:ts;:;i~·"~"~.:-:c"'rd ('~UdeJ':~on~3CC·~"j.C~·l 1. 1-~~:·::3.t, ~·'·:~·oc~Jc{Jin'.-r r:;) 1~8·':ll:!.:rOa 1)~" l..-p.!, tl~~Or:ost ~~~- -; ,~: .. ~:-.,:Y'_C1- C j.' - ~ :JT'O~~1.~1~_ ~_r1",-~~O\re·'lO;.lt(S) on _,2~C~]}:~\)Q911:~~)1 __(s) :;.'venlJC (8) °3 ~iercir. ~.:·:C~·TC~ 80·~ ·~o~·t~-::, 'r)G ",' :0


F·---------~.---•• >-,. - _.-.-.. "-"DEMENT - MERIDIAN.-.--.41- .-.-"- .. _ -'.. c~ .-C_.••_.'-MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITYOF OXFORD4491I.. ~I.. --===:J·--··-····-=::;r:=~iI Ithe assessment on f~ Ie '.-rUh th8 <strong>City</strong> Cleri( in a book morked"AssessY:lent book fer Locnl Jr;11'rooer-:ents" , ~ndart hereby renuirr:x 'to nay their resnective Dort:ohs <strong>of</strong> thef!ost 9.nd eXDe~se o:f' the- sf3id iT1~rove:;nent, an~' a lien to securethe P3;ynent theX'o<strong>of</strong> is hereb:,' dec13red agai:1st saB property,s3id special assessmen:t being hereo~/ levied.-";0 0111101'S there<strong>of</strong>Section 2. That this ordinance shall take effect :mdbe in force as provided by laueAnproved this the 6day ef l'Yovomhor, 1951.M;~. X. Fi lliamsHayor( S :s A L )Attest:ill nobert ~r. Hick~<strong>City</strong> ClerkI certify that th8 foregdnc; ol'dh18.nc8 Has passedon the ___ 6th day <strong>of</strong> --.1l2.ycmber ,1951, "'nd l'Pcorded inOrdinance <strong>Book</strong> Ho. 2, Page (s) lOt. , on the13th c18.y <strong>of</strong> Jv'embor __;" 1951.lsi Robert H. Hickoy<strong>City</strong> ClerkAlderI:'D:' :3. C. Ell:~ ott r.'(':8d~"I() Qdo,V c: <strong>of</strong> t}-.,~ folloHin;; O:':'I.:iL3.llf!O O.rl'.: .\luel·,~an ~I. T.Ch2nciler secou;eel:,]18 Jl1cticn.'i'~~.e orrli.nancn Wq~; rea' :?rd ac10ptoc1 sect:i_cn b~' section ond :~he:l as a ",hele h~r the fcl1m.Jing,'oto:Alderrcan j8~' J. Eilbcm 'Toted Yea ~lder~an H. S. [isk voted YenAldorli18.L :1. T. Ckmdler votert YeaIUdern2.21 ~3.C. Elliott vot"d YoaAldernan Eobert -.1. Hiclcey voted Yea~lI~ OTIDIJJ,\I-;CE Arr·>~C\\JITTG I;: '·'1 -, ~r.:·~~~~G 2'ITTAL A SI';r,T AIJ /1.138~~r;~ ~!~F Tr--'-- ~~­TC :;COEE IIADE 13:[ THE EAYCE [1.IiD BChED, ':.;' ALDEi~: :I:;I; C,J TE:~ (;1TYOl" OX?CiT.:J, 1 ;r)~~I';snn, \; _' 7IL-~J ':jTii ';.'1; , "w;:.r c? ::;',ID:':"ulECIFi~LI',-:'Y, AS r:iC'HDjn E~ HCTSI: BILL 1;C. 76 m' 'iHE RE;':'[LAF.lS'50 SESSler; O~i' TEl': LJ;GISLA.T:;;~:: (1" TIn 3'.;:' \l~: C? HI::;SISSIrPI,i\GAII:S~ CE:lT t,I:' FnOxEHT- or: ?ILLI :GCC'TDT'Em 1 (A'T1i'I,n, '


___,~ •..-,__ 'k___, ~~ -,. • •F ' ,1EMENT- MERIDIANMINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD~.:~I=:: :.~~:\S, i~'ho 8SSGGS~ :G~~t. ~-\~3 ;;081"':. ~':"I2.J (:--c1 ~:7it!-: -l~~i(~ Cj t;,7 CJ crl~ <strong>of</strong>1'11e C:~.t=.'~ <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, ~:issi0si~·I)i .~S :-rO',·i:lo'-J. j.y! I~('11J3C 3ill Ire. 7cor t~~8 j--,.,';.~::~~18.r 19::CJ ··~cs3icr.L oe lots '-'Yj,:J r~.r(?c}3 0JC-:Jl'.l b~,T-S~le t?"8SGSS~--'~ent O!J fIle '.fit:: '~~:-le ,r~jt~l r:-;e:r'}- j.ll ~ boole Tl0rkod11 i\sSE::SS::-:'.OTlt, ;Jcol~ -'01' LOCEJl Ir:lpro\lc~ ~(~nts ", "".n(~ ",>0 0" rners t,Lero<strong>of</strong>8.rc l:8ro1)~/ r(-:r:tlirc:d to r-.,~=t~." ;'~~c")~r ~:"1c_:r,cc :.""" ..(; CTtj.Oy:!';.·~ (',~ c'-,~le~cst C".: ,.-~. C::~')8:".~)C: c ~~ :... ~:~; ;~;~=.\J. jr'lT~n'o'\7G:'~Cy:t, '=_r~d'-' l.:,o~ 'GO ~Gr".1~"'8~·,>o -,--- .. ) " -"or..·t '~,l"'crc<strong>of</strong> is 11erc11Y' (~~8~10.rcd a[;D.j.n.8;~ s-::-)_i,~j -~~,.r·c>rcrt:/,3 .... : 1 ~~ 0 ,0~i 3.1 0.838'-]8: ~ont ~~ci~~~-:; '.ere1J~t le"'liec1.")Attest:on t 11 0 _ .. __ ~t~lOr::lir'.D.':",cG };cc,lc....... (~ 1. C"',"'C'· ~1;""'r, 1


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MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDOEMENT - MERIDIAN"'-6:30 P. ~'.:. :::cv:: ::; ~l~ :S, 19::1}1.Lr:.r:l.£l~t to ~l roceS:3 c:"r_"i(,>r (~-,t~(}Tetl_ 011 IJo-\ior,lbcI' L., l~}~J_, tho ~·:o..'.~Ol' 311:: ~-~c~.rc1 <strong>of</strong> Alder~"1.0~~1 -r:1etop Thursday lJovc;;1'~~:;r:-', 1951,' -'e t 1 -10 1 :cl]or [1;1(1 Joprd <strong>of</strong> Aldecr:en' s C}'o.mbcr i1'; the <strong>City</strong> ::0.11\-1hen 0.11(1 H118r()~' ~o ;:ollOi"~-l1b \10:':"0 "res 'Jnt:~. i) il1inT:1s, t:a::lor, ['res .LdingB. O. Elliott, :U("iol':~alJ. 3.t L'1.rgeII. S. S isle, .t\.lder;:an :Jsrd :::'hreo1.1" . !Iickey-,J. W. ITlce, ~ttornoyE. P. LO\i() , :nginoerWill Lewis , ?resident 30ard <strong>of</strong> :ruste8Sc. V. T) e311.'1zo, Trustee,..,... L • ~ . Keye , Supel'intonc1ont <strong>City</strong> SchoclsD. Ii:. 1-:9Tchb'1nks, Trusteel,rr. '.JilJ, LeH~ s, rresident, 00o.rd <strong>of</strong> T:c-ust08S road th<strong>of</strong>oIlo'Ji::l G re:)o1't <strong>of</strong> 8. Sl~ec:i3.1 meotincheld on lJove:l"J(;r C;, 1951:To '"Till Leuis, In1 L. 'Iol',(~an, ,-:;. if. DeSha7,o, J811183 G. ~hTtsf"iold2nd l\. E. Little, Trustee d' the Cxford:;C)pn:~9.t,e :Jchoollistrict <strong>of</strong>LafJ.:;rette COl1J1~y, liissi,3s1ppi:You 9.::"8 }'lere~y nctifi':.K1. t}l~]t ,9. s~·\o~i,ql r~c.Qt_~n[; <strong>of</strong> t}lO ~-~o~lrd cf'.;:'ruGtees <strong>of</strong> the 0::Jr.tI',Illel'eas, the "8::,,1,)2rs cf tl:.i" board cf tr:)s-:;ees '-ave dGter~lined th'1tit is tc thn best :_n~c~.~ost cf tIl0 O}{forJ ~u}Jar11.tc :3cl1001 Dis-t,~ict c:fLnfD.?ette CcuTt;/, 1:issis ';ppi ~~C iS3ue bon~;_s no~, to exceed the sun ef~T"Tl:,-::FJ-.l.."· _ ._~ "':'-:rl'·.~.':--,I',!~-:-:~,'J _ c_,_ """"",,_,,',1 ~;-:--?""'tr ,c,',:,'::' r"'1"T('T~"-1rt"':"T) 1. ,,,, c ,J,e" D('-'L",,:)r-I 'J.u ',n,_, ('!'~t;0 ,'.,)" , noo ~ .'J),!. 1"'\0' _nor i-'~e ~u ~11''''··'0~P. ': ~' ...,~<strong>of</strong>' e;'o d~i:1G' rer,ctid.llr::, e(~uip})inc;, rm'1odel1inG [':1.;]_ enl"rginG school;)uilc1in[~s rmd rob -c,od f'l.ci]i tics, ::i,ncl',di:::1!7 Quc~.i~cr5.l1I.1s, llU1ch roo;"'].J,'.'oC2tionnl tr~d.nin;; bu:i.l';i:1:-: ~n(l li'Jr'1r:;3s;IJo~1, -thcr8:~oTe, bo it Y'8scl¥,lCQ t~'~n~ t~J; ~!o8.Tcl rf t':'llStOOS c.C tl!.oO:{:crd. ')o:'lar!~t,o ;:;c},:col .~. is ~;r~ ct ro~o·"T:(Jl-::.d ::.:''2,-: 1"'(;(~(J8St t}r~e ;.'~3.:;.roJ.'1 ~11(1Joar;1 cf t\J/;or-:'~ell c: ':'»0 Si.-LH <strong>of</strong> O:~~or:::l, :·:iS3i:::J-~Trd.. to cn~,.1 an ,_Cl-9ction to do-~orY11n(~ 'f:Jhot11cr or llot ~,1~:: "~cn/,ls cL"& +:,118 O:,:-;~ord .-)t3Y1aI\!"::teS~~.1C(\1 :"',~ (""'·t...... ict c: La~~r;.:,.~Gttc; Cc,rrl.·rJ~;-' ~~issi;3S~::!~j .. Jl1.~_11 be j.s:_~-~·;JJ,~l in .1.1'1


iDEMEl~f - MER'IDIAN~-"--------'--- --- ----. -1!-.-------':...,,-,.,-,-:.- -.. -----.--.-. -..453:MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDamount "'/"'1+ exceeding the sum <strong>of</strong>' 'l'HREE IFJIIDEED'l.ITD ?IFTY T~OUSANDDOLLA.:l.2 U>350,000.00) for the "9urpose <strong>of</strong> erecticn, repairing,equipping, remodelling and enlarging school buildings and relatedfacili ties, in~hlding auditoriums, lLmch rooms, vocational trainingbuilding ~1l1d libraries."lsi Hill L91fi sPresidentHe, the undersicned trustees <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Oxford</strong> Separate School District<strong>of</strong> Lafayette County, Nississippi, hereby ackn01fledc;e service <strong>of</strong> thf~ abovecall upon us personally before the time <strong>of</strong> t~e meeting and vmive copy <strong>of</strong>the call.lsi Hill LeuisSTATE OF JlIISSI3SIPPICCUIITY OF LAFAYETTECITY eF OXFeRDAt a meeting <strong>of</strong> the Board <strong>of</strong> Trustees <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Oxford</strong> Separate Schoo:District <strong>of</strong> Lafayette County, Hississippi, duly called and held onNOV8:r1ber __ 2.J-1,251, in the Office <strong>of</strong> De. A. H. Littlein said district, for the purpose <strong>of</strong> consjdering and t9Jdng such action onthe folloHing resol'.J.tion and related matters as we::.~e necessary or proper,the follouine proceec1inr,s \-TeTe had, to-uit:Ira L. Norgan, one <strong>of</strong> the trustees, introcluced 2':->.d !'loved the adoption<strong>of</strong> the follovling resolution:Hhereas, the T'lembers <strong>of</strong> this board <strong>of</strong> trustees have determined thatit is to the best inte:-est <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Oxford</strong> Seperate School Dis!-;rict <strong>of</strong>Lafayette County, l1ississippi to issue bonds not to exceed the sum <strong>of</strong>TEHEE HnmRj~D AND FIFTY THOUSil.lJD DOLLftRS (;:)350,000.00)f(~ the purpcse <strong>of</strong> erecting, repairing, equipping, remodelling andenlarging school bu:.i.ldinr~ gnd reb.tee'!. facilities, including auditoriums,lunch rooms, voc2tional training buildinz and libraries;Now, therefore, be it resolved that the board <strong>of</strong> trustees <strong>of</strong> the<strong>Oxford</strong> Separate School District <strong>of</strong> Lafayette County, }1ississippireco,:1Tnend~md recmest the Hayor anrl Joard <strong>of</strong> Aldernen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Oxford</strong>, Hississippi to call an election to deternine ,.!hether or notthe bonds <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Oxford</strong> ,3 e~Jarate School District <strong>of</strong> Lafayette C01mty,Nississippi shall be issued in an amount not evceeding the sum <strong>of</strong>THREE HUNDRED A.IiD '."IFTY THOUSAND DOLI~ARS (:;';350,000.00)for the Y'ill'ppose <strong>of</strong> ere8tinG, rer-ajrinc;, equippin~':, rer:1odelling andenlarginG school buildinG;:) and re12.ted facilities, inc'luning 8. ud it or iU:r1s ,Ill-neh rooms, vocntio1131 traininG building "l.nd libraries.Dr. A. H. IJittle, one <strong>of</strong> the trustees, seconded the motion andTlC.oved the adoption <strong>of</strong> the foregoing resolution.On roll en] ~ the follouing trustees voted A.ye: Hill Le"Tis, Ira L.Horgan, C. 'T. DeSh9.zo, J~""10S C. Hartsfield and A. H. Little, Thereupon theresolution Has declared unani;nously c!:lTried and adonted.A1''!)roved this--..;;,..--6 day <strong>of</strong> NmCcr>l'oer, A. D., 1951.Iii'___ __1L_______ ~~------------------------~il-,II !,


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD=-=-_.- DEMENT - MERIDIAN=c.. ___.:;state <strong>of</strong> l:ississh1p~Cnmty <strong>of</strong> La['nyetteI, Ira L. l~or[!;8.n, C~or~: <strong>of</strong> the C~:::'oJ.:'L1 30f8rate 3chool District <strong>of</strong>L'1fayette County, lfississippi he:--e1:)y cert:lf~; that t 1 ,o a:love rl3::' forer;o~1-ngis 0. corre~t copy 0 n 0. resolution Hhich H3.G ra3sed c ucl aU01,ted by thescheol ;ioard <strong>of</strong> s~:tjJ1 clistrict at 9. .. ··~eGtinc: lcC~.:"l:l c~lloc1 ttl}':" l18~i O~': tIle_~_ cia:.' <strong>of</strong> Novonber, A. J., 1951, ::md th3.t +~o or~ -;ill9.1 nim'tosarrOo.r <strong>of</strong> ref'ord in n;;" <strong>of</strong>fice in ~·::l;11J.te Deok 1, or. pa[;es 11).3 ,frcn '.r:-liCll this copy is taken a1"/ comT,ared.Dated this 6 0.3;' <strong>of</strong> Hoc.rer"l')cr, A. D., 1951.<strong>of</strong> Al:lol':::rm 0.': the Cit~l <strong>of</strong> Oz"ord to c::>ll o.n olcct1.on on 0. rropos:..'!.l tol·:is.sissip~;i in tl1e am.ount <strong>of</strong> ~11reG I-Iundred o.J:kl 7ift:'l Tl~ous:J.nJ I)ollars('350,000.00) ::'01' t>o iTI~)l'O\TeY'el'.tcf school facilities. FoI1m;iY1.G a discussicno,n tho ;31..lbject Alder~!o.n '). Hickey o~f'ercd ard moved t>e ador,t:1on<strong>of</strong> t>:c folloHin~resolution:A rZSCLUTIClJ .':n=~L~:~I:'~~ c.;'~::~ JJT'T::~r7::C;: Ci' T';~-: ;:AYC 'c];) -'~O:\.:'DC~:' :·}.L:;:~:~~==: (II' '~~~~~~'~ CIr"p.,~ C~I' C


'~4551DEME:NT - MERIDIAN.... ,.~ .. -, ... ----~.,-;.,=- .MINUTE. BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD..'.=:;;'::. ····_··W. -=,:1hereo.s:,ho assessed value o·r the taxa'Jle.':coperty 'tli thin the saidCr/.ford Separate School District, nccordinc t.o the b.st comnleted assess;'1entfor taxation '1m::; as follmls:Real estatePersonal Fro:nerty)"3 OC? C'')t: 00'.) , v ... , C) _. ).:;?1,373, 983.00Public Utility Pro:!,ortyTot3.1~lhereas:',he sajr').·)c~ool District at this time has the fol101Jingoutstanding bonded indebtedness, to-'\Ji t:SCHOO]d nOr-iS TS;)l:~D T3Y ':'IF o~uorm SEI'AHAT:S SCHeeL DISTRICTITCITE6-1-28~::8 , 000.002-1-38 &:8-1-:38~6, 000.00and,6-1-38Total02,000.OQ .. _P'll' ono 110:( 0, ...., ev~Jhereast'-e aDount <strong>of</strong> tJ",;8 lJoncJs hereinafter ":r'o:'osed to be issuod, il:1enadded to the 3.fores~,ic1outstnnclinc bonded indebtedness, Hill not result inthe imposi t:ion on any <strong>of</strong> the property ilithin snid school District <strong>of</strong> aninjebtedness for school purposes <strong>of</strong>' Dore than£'ifteen :0er centtlJ:l <strong>of</strong> theassessed value <strong>of</strong> the tnxable nroperty ~JithinSQid 6istrict according tothe lnst com'~lcted assessment for taxation, regr~.rdless <strong>of</strong> Hhether em;,! suchindebtedness shall h8.ve ~)een inclTred b;' such (listrict. or by ~tny other schooldistrict or districts; nndHhereas, 'i~he I·layor ['.nd '~oard <strong>of</strong> Alclerne:l <strong>of</strong> the Cit~T <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> dono\-! deter;nine that the aforesaid reriUest <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Oxford</strong> ~)0arate SchoolDistrict <strong>of</strong> Lafayette r:ount;;r, lIississippi shoul:~be com-rl:'Lcd i·!it)-, "nil thata special election should be called, at Hhich:.h


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DEMENT - MERIDIAN... ,-~.-.-----., ..... __ ._--. __ .MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD457]._.__.=f9!~ .",--_._-"- .....:.;..;;..::.::-.. ::,..:_:-:',- ._-.-,iSection 5.That tho snU speri3.1 eJection shall be held e,:lr.[ concuctedIL~)y the :21ection Cor.nnissioners Hithin and for '~'1e s.c1.ir~ CH,! <strong>of</strong> O~dorc', anrl shallbeconcincted, as far as rr9cticable, in £lr'cordr.l1ce Hi tl) the laHs regulatingsener9.1 elections in the Sk.te <strong>of</strong> l'iississippi 'Ed in tl,e<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>.~lhen"';le sEdJ :Slection ComT1.issi ners shaD. have rer.ivncl tte retlJrns <strong>of</strong> thesaid election 3nc 1 . 3.scertained the !'esuJts thore<strong>of</strong>, the~"shall, after havingcanvassed:he sa~1e,forthvi th make return -Lhere<strong>of</strong> to the 11"yor an(1 30ard <strong>of</strong>Aldel'l1an <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> by fiHnS a reTort setting forth their actionin the holcUng <strong>of</strong> s8.id election ~mrl+he re8111 ts ),;".ere<strong>of</strong>.Section 6.That the ballots to bo usee: at 8o.B spocial election shallbe in substaDtia -ly +;ho follm-linG form, to-i;i t:O:':?ICL~L B:\LL07SPECL\L DO~:J =~LEC~,'IC:;:Tm:?CI) SEPAI'cl\TT,: SCEOCL DISTHICT OFLAFI\YETT:;;; CCUlITY, HISSISSHPITuesday the 11th day <strong>of</strong> Decembor, 1951FECFOSITICNShall the <strong>Oxford</strong> SerJareto School District <strong>of</strong> L'3.fayette County,Hississipni issue its bonds in tte 'C'rincir:a1 amount <strong>of</strong> ThreeHunc1.red ~nd ;;'ifty Thous~md Dollars ((i~350,OOO.OO) to raise moneyfor tho !,urposes <strong>of</strong> erecting, re~J?ciring, equirpinr.;, remodell ~ '1g,a.nd enlarging r'~'!-1001 buil(lings an(l l'n.l8.ted faciIities, incluc1inceu'Iitoriwns, lunch roons, vocational trGin;w' bt'; 1(1 ins: nn~l libraries?:con. Tlr~ JCl:D IS~;UE L_:..JAGADTS r , THE lOITD ISSUE !-----:J(Place a. cross "X" or checJ( mark opposi to your choiceon the propositionOn the revorse <strong>of</strong> oarh ballot there shall be printedsubstantially the follmring:Oi'7I C1 AL BALLOTSPECIAL BO~TD ELECTIONOXFORD SEPARATE SCHOOL ~IS?RICTTuesday the 11th day <strong>of</strong> December, 1951Election Pred-nct: <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, lvIississippiat the <strong>City</strong> Hall <strong>of</strong> said <strong>City</strong>.Section 7. That the bonds described in the forcgoinf~ r,ropositionshall be issued only in tho event that tl-.e issuance there<strong>of</strong> be as:>entedto by 3/5ths <strong>of</strong> the cmalifiod electors <strong>of</strong> the said 0is'~ric~~Hho voted on s8idProposition at th aforos8id sneciaJ eloction.Section 8. That the Cit:! Clerk be and he is hereby authorized anddil'ected forth"dth to pub'ish a true and correct copy <strong>of</strong> this resolutionand to certify the seme to tho :';;lection (;ornnissioners Hi thin and for theCi ty <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, lIississipI'i as [1.11(1 "or their H8.rr3nt "'n" authc'rity for theholdine; <strong>of</strong> said election as herein provided 3D·; as provided by the3tate<strong>of</strong> l:ississippi and ~!.1{. Joor shall be and he is hereby designated to hC'.vethe ballots for seE election I'rintod.i!.... _ . ...Jl .... ___ "_" -..-.- ... -~-~j


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD~J'r100. •.'otccl Yea.Cn~'lG or~ r'cr consj_cl8r~:ltio~.l tllE3 :13tter <strong>of</strong> 1,~'}lC i·t:'7"'lOc1~a ~'c need ~or n t~:';:lS 11catcr i11 t:1e;\r:nory 21,cl after carefully considerinG the nattcr, U(:Gl'r:.a E. S. :J:i sl( ::'lCVCC: t,;lC',tt,)'G Cit;T <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> s!,cmc1 m; to '\](10.00 ('or .s'·dd hc:atcr. This noticD 1.:2.3 soco!-fo,::1 oy[\l6erl!:tn 3. C. ::.:a1iott, T'o.s3ed tm:o,ninous1y ::1Dcl :it is so ordered o.ncl l:r. Earriso)" 'shej'eby D.uthorised to purchGse S'~.Te.On not:LOll mad3 by ,'l.lc1err:,nn T:ober'c ';. EjcLey, -jccordcd b;,/ A.le]crrnr, 3. C. i~JJiott ~nd nas:3edUl1anF1C'1,lsly, it \-I"."; ordered thQ-'c, this D(::J.rd do :lOq rcrosS u .. llt::1 7::?(I ~. r;., Tuesdo~T,ITo': m::~Y:::r 13, 1951.


4591- !MlI~tUTE800K NQ. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD----------------------------------------------_._-_._---DEMENT':' MERiDIAN---.---..".. _ .-=~.".--,::-- ---- ---------- ----- ----_.__ . ---- ----------=::.::.==:.~-..-- .- ..-- .. ~':':'-.~:---:; - -.-. -~.--....-.---. ..=......:... '-, --.:.::...::: -,:......_ ..:... +. .~- ':--"':"':"':.:::-••.7:30 P. ~r.Pl1rSllant to a recess order entered on Novorl'Jnr 8, 1951, the l·byor and Board <strong>of</strong> Alder:Clenmet on Tuesday, Novenbcr 13, 1951, in the I·rayor and Boord <strong>of</strong> Aldernen's Chamber intl1e <strong>City</strong> Hall unen ,and Hhere the follmring 1,-Tere present:p _L. X. ~ 'ilHa'Jls , l:ayor, fresidingB. o. Elliott, Alderman at LargeH. T. Chandler, Aldernan Hard THOH. S. Sisk, Aldernan Hard ThreeC. P. FuL!1er, De~~uty ClerkThe H~yor and 130nrd <strong>of</strong> Aldernen, pursuant to a order mc'l.de at a recessEeguhr meeting <strong>of</strong> said Hayor ·and Board held. on October 22, 1951, at theClt;'l Hall in Ox~ord, Irississippi, and in accordance 1·T:; +"1 a notice publishedin The Ox!"ord E'C'c:le, a '.!Geldy n8'.lSpaper issued in <strong>Oxford</strong>, !·1ississipri, didneet m' this date, Novembor 13, 1951, at +,>10 time and plnce so stipulatedheard obJections to real and personal rolls <strong>of</strong> said <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, !-lississippianr1 the assessments therein contained, and, in all respects, conformed to theroquirements <strong>of</strong> 18111 concernin'~ such mr:etings.There being no ob,j ections to the assessm.ent rolls <strong>of</strong> s3.id <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>,and the assess;;}ents therin contained and the .r;r.'J.nd total <strong>of</strong> the 'I~ersonal rollshO'\.Jing :~:;1, 1"18,875.00 Gnd the e;ranr1 total cf the land roll $3,382,/~30.00 Rndt.ho total ntlI1her <strong>of</strong> exempt homes at _.~_576_.___ Hith a total assessedvalue <strong>of</strong> t I ,561,.096-QQ) , not exceedin,C; for anyone h01'le the amountfixed by t.he HOwe Exemption Act. <strong>of</strong> 1938 and the total Gssessed value <strong>of</strong> all otherre81 property, it is hereby ordered and ad "udged by the Ihyor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen<strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, l:ississippi that said rolls end the assessnen-GStherein contained, be ant] theY3re hereby approved as deterI:1ined.The assessnent rolls having been approved and upon notion mde b:' 1\.1::1.er1:1anH. T. Chandler, se('oncled by Al(lerman B. O. Elliott and passed unanimously, it 1msordered by the ;·Iayor and Board <strong>of</strong> AVer,oen that the follmling tax rates be andthe S~'~le are he:reb:~ Lilr:oseu and levied for t},e ye2.1' 1951 on all taxa',le nl'onerty'Hithin the municipality <strong>of</strong> Ozford, Lafayette County, lfississippi, as <strong>of</strong> the f:irstday <strong>of</strong> ,<strong>January</strong>, 1951, as folloH8:PTJRPC,SS CF 'i'UITDSGeneral current expens,3S and naintenance <strong>of</strong> themunicipal: t2r <strong>of</strong> Oxfc",'d, Lafayette County, lIississippi,as a ",hole, this fund bein.~~ l:nmm '3.3 tho Corporn.t.ion Fund,street FundBond FtUlclSchool };aintenance li'und':'CTAL7 l.fills2 lIills3 Hills__ 1_5 Hill=s,,-_33 HillsOn motion r1ec1e, seconded and passed l1!1.qni'TI(ll'~lv, jt Has ordered tbo.t th::s ~30ard donow recess l.mtil 7:30 P. II., rl'uesday, Decm'1bor4, 1951.IiI;I!"n- ----------"------


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD~-, DEMENT - MERIDIAN0:==-.---.. --THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPILAFAYE'rl'E COUNTYCITY OF OXFORDTo B. O. Elliott, Ben Jack Hilbun, W. T. Chandler, H. S. Sisk andR. W. Hickey, Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi:You are hereby notified that a special meeting <strong>of</strong> the Mayor andBoard <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi is called to meetat the <strong>City</strong> Hall in said <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi at S:45 o'clockA. M., on the 30th day <strong>of</strong> November, A. D., 1951. The objects <strong>of</strong> saidmeeting are as follows:1. For the purpose <strong>of</strong> considering such matters as may be presentedfor the purpose <strong>of</strong> determining the question <strong>of</strong> issuing bonds forthe <strong>Oxford</strong> Separate School District <strong>of</strong> Lafayette County, Mississippiin the sum <strong>of</strong> Three Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($350,000.00)to raise money for the purposes <strong>of</strong> erecting, repairing, equipping,remodelling, and enlarging school buildings and related facilitiesincluding auditoriums, lunch rooms, vocational training buildingand libraries; all as set forth in a resolution <strong>of</strong> the Trustees<strong>of</strong> the <strong>Oxford</strong> Separate School District <strong>of</strong> Lafayette County, Mississippifiled with the proper <strong>of</strong>ficials <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>,Mississippi and to take such action on said resolution and relatedmatters as may be necessary or proper.2. And for the purpose <strong>of</strong> considering the written request <strong>of</strong> the Trustees <strong>of</strong>the <strong>Oxford</strong> Separate School District <strong>of</strong> Lafayette County, Mississippithat the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>,Mississippi, on behalf <strong>of</strong> said school district, borrow the sum<strong>of</strong> Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) for current expenses<strong>of</strong> said school district in anticipation <strong>of</strong> the collection <strong>of</strong>ad valorem taxes for the current fiscal year and to take suchaction on said request and related matters as may be necessaryor proper3. And for the purpose <strong>of</strong> considering am adopting AN ORDINANCEAUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF REFUNDING SPECIALSTREET IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF THE CITY OF OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI,IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND, FOUR HUNDRED EITHTY­FIVE DOLLARS AND EIGHTY-FOUR CENTS ($lOO,4S5.S4) FOR THEPURPOSE OF TAKING UP AND REFUNDING A LIKE PRINCIPAL AMOUNTOR OUTSTANDING BONDED INDEBTEDNESS OF SAID CITY: PRESCRIGINGTHE FORMS AND TERl·1S OF SAID REFUNDING BONDS: DIRIDTING VALIDATIONTHEREOF: AND PROVIDING FOR THli: LEVY OF AN ANNUAL TAX SUFFICIENTTO PAY THE INTEREST ON SAID BONDS AS IT ACCRUES AND TO PAY THEPRINCIPAL THEREOF AS IT HATURES.lsi R. X. WilliamsMayorThe Marshall will execute and return the above notice instanter./sl R. X. WilliamsReceived the above call at 7:30 0' clock P. M., on this the 29th day<strong>of</strong> November, A. D., 1951.lsi Newt King<strong>City</strong> MarshallWe, the undersigned Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, MiSSissippi,hereby acknowledge service <strong>of</strong> the above call upon us personally at leastthree hours before the time <strong>of</strong> meeting and waive copy <strong>of</strong> the call./sl H. S. Sisk/slB. O. Elliott/sl W. T. ChandlerlsI/slRobert VI. HickeyBen J. HilbunI have served notice on the above Alderman at least three hoursbefore the time <strong>of</strong> meeting.ISI,-I_~N:::;ewt:.=..::.~K~in=g~ ___ , <strong>City</strong> Harshall


,.----~,--- .., ." -. . . - ~ - ~,-. - ~-.MIN_UTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD--;E~E:NT--;E-;;~I;N--- ---;:---- --;:---:::::::.: -- ----------- - --~ -- -----_",--c.. ~c_: ...__ c:..::·· _ .••...._.c._..: ~C::~C_C.:"-":':C:".: ...•... _. ._ ..:._C;:"-_._ ._...:.=..:._SPECIAL------- -------MEETINGPursuant to the preceding, NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING, the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen met onNovember 30, 1951, at the <strong>City</strong> Hall, when and where the following were present, and thefollowing proceedings were had:R. X. Williams, Mayor, PresidingB. O. Elliott, Alderman at LargeBen J. Hilbun, Alderman Ward OneW. T. Chandler, Alderman Ward TwoH. S. Sisk, Alderman Ward ThreeRobert W. Hickey, Alderman Ward Fout. ******************J. VI. Price, <strong>City</strong> AttorneyC. p. Fulmer, Deputy ClerkThomas R. Ethridge***** **********i~***Will lewis, President, Board <strong>of</strong> TrusteesIra L. MorganD. H. Marchbanks*****-*******-****Mr. Will Lewis presented the folloWing resolution:STATE OF MISSISSIPPICOUNTY OF LAFAYEl'TECITY OF OXFORDAt a meeting <strong>of</strong> the Board <strong>of</strong> Trustees <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Oxford</strong> Separate SchoolDistrict <strong>of</strong> Lafayette County, Mississippi, duly called and held onNovember 29, 1951, in the <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> Dr. A. H. Little, in said district,for the purpose <strong>of</strong> considering and taking such action on the followingresolution and related matters as were necessary or proper, the followingproceedings were had, to-wit:Ira L. Morgan, one <strong>of</strong> the trustees, introduced and moved the adoption<strong>of</strong> the following resolution:_.J__...._..._ ..Whereas, the members <strong>of</strong> this board <strong>of</strong> trustees have determined thatit is to the best interest <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Oxford</strong> Separate School District <strong>of</strong>Lafayette County, Mississippi to issue bon~s not to exceed the sum 6fThree Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($350,000.00) for the purposes<strong>of</strong> erecting, repairing, equipping, remodelling and enlarging schoolbuildings and related facilities, including auditoriums, lunch rooms,vocational training building and libraries;Now, therefore, be it resolved that the board <strong>of</strong> trustees <strong>of</strong> the<strong>Oxford</strong> Separate School District <strong>of</strong> Lafayette County, Mississippi recommendand request the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>,Mississippi to call an election to determine whether or not the bonds<strong>of</strong> the Oxf'ord Separate School District <strong>of</strong> lafayette County, MissisSippi shallbe issued in an amount not exceeding the sum <strong>of</strong> Three Hundred and FiftyThousand Dollars ($350,000.00) for the purposes <strong>of</strong> erecting, repairing,equipping, remodelling and enlarging school buildings and related facilities,including auditoriums, lunch rooms, vocational training building andlibraries.Dr. A. H. Little, one <strong>of</strong> the trustees, seconded the motion andmoved the adoption <strong>of</strong> the foregoing resolution.On roll call the following trustees voted ay~: Will Lewis, Ira L.Morgan, C. V. DeShazo, D. H. Marchbanks and A. H. Little. Thereupon theresolution was declared unanimouslY carried and adopted.Approved this 29th day <strong>of</strong> November, A. D., 1951.-.LY_ Will LewisPresidentJi Iii~!,---,,!


t462MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDCEMENT - MERIDIANstate <strong>of</strong> MississippiCounty <strong>of</strong> LafayetteI, Ira L. Morgan, Clerk <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Oxford</strong> Separate School District <strong>of</strong>Lafayette County, Mississippi hereby certifY that the above and foregoingis a correct copy <strong>of</strong> a resolution which was passed and adopted by theschool board <strong>of</strong> said district at a meeting legally called and held on the29th day <strong>of</strong> November, A. D., 1951, and that the original minutes appear<strong>of</strong> record in my <strong>of</strong>fice in Minute <strong>Book</strong> 1, on page 124 _____ from whichthis copy is taken and compared.Dated this 29th day <strong>of</strong> November, A. D., 1951.lsIIra L. MorganClerk************************The }~yorand Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen took up for consideration a certainresolution adopted by the Board <strong>of</strong> Trustees <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Oxford</strong> Separate SchoolDistrict <strong>of</strong> Lafayette County, Mississippi on the 29th day <strong>of</strong> November, 1951requesting the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippito call an election on a proposal to issue bonds <strong>of</strong> said <strong>Oxford</strong> SeparateSchool District <strong>of</strong> Lafayette County, Mississippi in the amount <strong>of</strong> ThreeHundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($350,000.00) for the improvement <strong>of</strong>school facilities. Foll~ling a discussion <strong>of</strong> the subject Alderman R. W.Hickey <strong>of</strong>fered and moved the adoption <strong>of</strong> the following resolution:A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE INTENTION OF THE MAYOR AND BOARDOF ALDERIiEN OF THE CITY OF OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI TO ISSUE THEBONDS OF THE OXFORD SEPARATE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LAFAYETTECOUNTY, MISSISSIPPI IN THE Al-fOUNT OF $350,000.00 FOR THE PUR­POSE OF PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF SCHOOL FACILITIES INSAID DISTRICT, AND CALLING AND PROVIDING FOR THE HOLDING OF ANELECTION THEREON.~Thereas,on the 29th day <strong>of</strong> November, 1951, the Board <strong>of</strong> Trustees <strong>of</strong> the<strong>Oxford</strong> Separate School District <strong>of</strong> Lafayette County, Mississippi did adopt acertain resolution requesting the ~myorand Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen to call anelection to determine whether or not the bonds <strong>of</strong> said District shall beissued in the amount <strong>of</strong> Three Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($350,000.00)for the purposes <strong>of</strong> erecting, repairing, equipping, remodelling and enlargingschool buildings and related facilities, including auditoriums, lunch roomsvocational training building and libraries; andWhereas, under the laws <strong>of</strong> the State <strong>of</strong> Mississippi the said Mayorand Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen are authorized and empowered to call an election onthe aforesaid proposition, and to issue such bonds in the event that theproposal for the issuance there<strong>of</strong> be assented to by 3/5ths<strong>of</strong> the qualifiedelectors <strong>of</strong> the District voting on such proposition at such election, andproviding that the amount <strong>of</strong> such indebtedness, when added to all <strong>of</strong> theoutstandin gbonded indebtedness <strong>of</strong> the district, shall not exceed 15 percentum <strong>of</strong> all assessed value <strong>of</strong> the taxable property within the districtaccording to the last completed assessment for taxation; and


.~ ..rf -~~, •• , ~ ••,-.---~'"--"-.. -- ..,-----.---.~-.-.. -OEM tNT ..:. MERIDIAN'_ ,___-I!-~.c..,.___ ,_ .....--,... ----_..._.. _-- --"---- ---- _MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY Qf OXFORD..-._-46~-Whereas the assessed value <strong>of</strong> the taxable property within the said<strong>Oxford</strong> Separate School District, according to the last completed assessmentfor taxation was as follows:Real Estate$3,062,835.00Personal Property$1,373,983.00Public Utility Property$ 182,815.00Total$4,619,633.00Whereas the said School District at this time has the followingoutstanding bonded indebtedness, to-wit: ,SCHOOL BONDS ISSUED BY THE OXFORD SEPARATE SCHOOL DISTRICTDATE OF ISSUEAMOUNT OUTSTANDINGNONESCHOOL BONDS ISSUED BY THE CITY OF OXFORD, MISSISSIPPIDATE OF ISSUE6-1-282-'1-38 &8-1-386-1-38TotalM10UNT OUTSTANDING$8,000.00$6,000.00$2.000.00$16,000.00and,Whereas the amount <strong>of</strong> the bonds hereinafter proposed to be issued, whenadded to the aforesaid outstanding bonded indebtedness, will not result inthe imposition on any <strong>of</strong> the property within said School District <strong>of</strong> anindebtedness for school purposes <strong>of</strong> more than fifteen per centum <strong>of</strong> theassessed value <strong>of</strong> the taxable property within said district according tothe last completed assessment for taxation, regardless <strong>of</strong> whether atly'suchindebtedness shall have been incurred by such district or by any other schooldistrict or districts; andWhereas, the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> donow determine that the aforesaid request <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Oxford</strong> Separate SchoolDistrict <strong>of</strong> Lafayette County, Mississippi should be complied with and thata special election should be called, at which the aforesaid proposition maybe submitted to the qualified electors <strong>of</strong> said district;NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE NAYOR AND BOARD OF AIDERMEN OFTHE CITY OF OXFO~, MISSISSIPPI AS FOLUlWS:Section 1. That the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>,Mississippi do hereby declare their intention, to issue the bonds <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Oxford</strong>Separate School District <strong>of</strong> Lafayette County, Mississippi in the amount <strong>of</strong>Three HUndred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($350,000.00) for the purposes <strong>of</strong>erecting, repairing, equipping, remodelling and enlarging school buildingsand related facilities, including auditoriums, lunch rooms, vocationaltraining building and libraries •L. _U ___ '.".


--------~- 11MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDDEMENT - MERIDI,o\N-~ -- .:.-Section 2. That a special election shall beand the same hereby iscalled and ordered to be held within the said <strong>Oxford</strong> Separate School District<strong>of</strong> Lafayette County, Mississippi on Friday the 28th day <strong>of</strong> December, 1951for the puspose <strong>of</strong> submitting to the qualified electors <strong>of</strong> said schooldistrict the proposition setforth in the form <strong>of</strong> Notice <strong>of</strong> Election ascontained in Section 4 <strong>of</strong> this resolution.Section3. That said special election shall be held at the pollingplace designated and set forth in the form <strong>of</strong> Notice <strong>of</strong> Election as containedin Section 4 <strong>of</strong> this resolution. The said polling place for said electionshall be opened at the hour <strong>of</strong> 7 o'clock in the morning and shall be keptopen until the hour <strong>of</strong> 6 o'clock in the evening on the aforesaid date, andall qualified electors <strong>of</strong> said district will be entitled to vote in the saidelection.Section 4. That the <strong>City</strong> Clerk shall cause notice <strong>of</strong> said election tobe published once a week for at least three consecutive weeks in the "<strong>Oxford</strong>Eagle", a newspaper published in the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, in said district. Thefirst pUblication <strong>of</strong> said notice shall be made not less than twenty-one daysprior to the date fixed for said election, and the last publication shall bemade not more than seven days prior to the said date. The said Notice shallbein substantially the following form, to-wit:NOTICE OF BOND ELECTIONOXFORD SEPARATE SCHOOL DISTRICT OFLAFAYETI'E COUNTY, MISSISSIPPINotice is hereby given to the qualified electors <strong>of</strong> the<strong>Oxford</strong> Separate School District <strong>of</strong> Lafayette County, Mississippithat a special election will be held in said school district onFriday the 28th day <strong>of</strong> December, 1951 for the purpose <strong>of</strong> submittingto the qualified electors <strong>of</strong> said school district thefollowing proposition, to-wit:PROPOSITIONShall the <strong>Oxford</strong> Separate School District <strong>of</strong> Lafayette County,Mississippi issue its bonds in the principal amount <strong>of</strong> ThreeHundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($350,000.00) to raise moneyfor the purposes <strong>of</strong> erecting, repairing, equipping, remodellingand enlarging school buildings and related facilities, includingauditoriums, lunch rooms, vocational training building and libraries?The said election will be held at and votes may be cast at the<strong>Oxford</strong> <strong>City</strong> Hall, <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi.The nol1s <strong>of</strong> said electj on will be onen(l"l ~+, the hour <strong>of</strong>7 o'clock in the morning and will be kept open until the hour<strong>of</strong> 6 o'clock in the evening <strong>of</strong> the aforesaid date, and saidelection shall be held and conducted as far as practicablein accordance with the laws regulating general elections inthe State <strong>of</strong> Hississippi and in the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>.All qualified electors <strong>of</strong> the said <strong>Oxford</strong> Separate SchoolDistrict <strong>of</strong> Lafayette County, Mississippi will be entitled to votein the said election.By Order <strong>of</strong> the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong><strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, this the 30th day <strong>of</strong> November, 1951.( SEA L ) Robert w. Hick~<strong>City</strong> Clerk\


46~DEMENt - MERIDIANi'MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDSection 5. That the said special election shall be held and conductedr===1.......- .- ....... -_...... ---'--'-'--='-".. ==1=by the Election Commissioners within and for the said <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, and shallbe conducted, as far as practicable, in accordance with the laws regulatinggeneral elections in the State <strong>of</strong> Mississippi and in the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>.When the said Election Commissioners shall have received the returns <strong>of</strong> thesaid election and ascertained the results there<strong>of</strong>, they shall, after havingcanvassed the same, forthwith make returns there<strong>of</strong> to the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong>Alderman <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> Qy filing a report setting forth their actionin the holding <strong>of</strong> said election and the results there<strong>of</strong>.Section 6. That the ballots to be used at said special election shallbe in substantially the following form, to-wit:OFFICIAL BALLOTSPECIAL BOND ELECTIONOXFORD SEPARATE SCHOOL DISTRICT OFLAFAYETTE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPIFriday the 28th day <strong>of</strong> December, 1951PROPOSITIONShall the <strong>Oxford</strong> Separate School District <strong>of</strong> Lafayette County,Mississippi issue its bonds in the principal amount <strong>of</strong> ThreeHundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($350,000.00) to raise moneyfor the purposes <strong>of</strong> erecting, repairing, equipping, remodelling,and enlarging school buildings and related facilities, includingauditoriums, lunch rooms, vocational training building and libraries?FOR THE BOND ISSUEAGAINST THE BOND ISSUEL 7I 7(Place a cross "X" or check mark opposite your choiceon the proposition)On the reverse <strong>of</strong> each ballot there shall be printedsubstantially the following:OFFICIAL BALLOTSPECITL BOND ELECTIONOXFORD SEPARATE SCHOOL DISTRICTFriday the 28th day <strong>of</strong> December, 1951Election Precinct: <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippiat the <strong>City</strong> Hall <strong>of</strong> said <strong>City</strong>.Section 7. That the bonds described in the foregoing Propositionshall be issued only in the event that the issuance there<strong>of</strong> be assentedto Qy 3/5ths <strong>of</strong> the qualified electors <strong>of</strong> said District who voted on saidProposition at the aforesaid special election.Section 8. That the <strong>City</strong> Clerk be and he is hereby authorized anddirected forthwith to publish a true and correct copy <strong>of</strong> this resolutionand to certify the same to the Election Commissioners within and for the<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi as and for their warrant and authority for theholding <strong>of</strong> said election as herein provided and as provided qy the State<strong>of</strong> MissiSSippi and W. W. Joer shall be and he is hereqy designated to havethe ballots for said election printed.-----------, II '0 " II·IIi


466MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD=-_._. -if.OEMENT - MERIOIANAlderman B. O. Elliott seconded the motion to adopt the foregoingresoultion, and the question being put to a roll call vote, the result wasas follows:Alderman B. O. Elliott voted Yea.Alderman Ben Jack Hilbun voted Yea.Alderman W. T. Chandler voted Yea.Alderman H. S. Sisk voted Yea.Alderman R. W. Hickey voted Yea.The motion having received the affirmative vote <strong>of</strong> all <strong>of</strong> themembers present, the Mayor declared the motion unanimouslY ~arriedandthe resolution adopted._--,"I_s/,,-_R~• ...;X;.:..:.~W_ill=i-=ams==-____, Mayorlsi Robert t". Hicke,",-y ___ , <strong>City</strong> Clerk**********************The following request to borrow money was filed with the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong>Aldermen:BEFORE THE HONORABLE, THE HAYOR AND BOARD OF LADERHENOF THE CITY OF OXFORD, HISSISSIPPI,gEQUEST TO BORROiV l-lONEYTO THE HONORABLE, THE HAYOR AND BOARD OF AIDEPJ1EN OF THE CITY OFOXFORD, MISSISSIPPI:The undersigned Trustees <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Oxford</strong> Separate School District<strong>of</strong> Lafayette County, Hississippi, constituting all <strong>of</strong> the members <strong>of</strong>said board, pursuant to Section 6532-13 <strong>of</strong> the Mississippi Code <strong>of</strong>1942 respectfully request your said board, on behlaf <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Oxford</strong>Separate School District <strong>of</strong> Lafayette County, Mississippi to borrowthe sum <strong>of</strong> Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) for the current expenses<strong>of</strong> such school district in anticipation <strong>of</strong> the collection <strong>of</strong> ad valoremtaxes for the current fiscal year. The amount requested to be borroweddoes not exceed50% <strong>of</strong> the anticipated, but now uncollected, revenueto bebe borrowed.produced qy the current tax levy against which such money willRespectfully submitted this the 29th day <strong>of</strong> November, A. D., 1951.lsi D .-1I....t...l1archbanks. ___ _/sl C. V. DeShaz9_. __ ../ s-.L_=A..:., • ..;.H~._L=i;;,.;t;..;;t=le:::...-/ s/ .....::I:;.::r~a~L=.L_:.;M:.:;.or::..lg~a:=.:n=-__ _/s/Will Lewis


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MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFO,RDSection 2. That said loan shall be evidenced b,y one promissory notesigned by R. X. Williams, as Mayor, and R. W. Hickey, as <strong>City</strong> Clerk; saidnote shall be in the amount <strong>of</strong> Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00), payableon or before March 15, 1952. The form <strong>of</strong> said note shall be as follows, to wit:CURRENT EXPENSE NOTE.No. __________________$10.000.00 30 November 1951On or before 15 ~~rch 1952, the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, onI.Jbehalf <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Oxford</strong> Separate School District <strong>of</strong> Lafayette County,Mississippi, promises to pay to theFirst National ~ru_, or order,the sum <strong>of</strong> Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00), to ~ther with interestat the rate ____ 4 ____per centum per annum trom date untilpaid. This note is issued under and b,y virtue <strong>of</strong> Section 6532-13 <strong>of</strong>the Mississippi Code <strong>of</strong> 1942 and shall be repaid out <strong>of</strong> the first moneyscollected by reason <strong>of</strong> the current tax levy <strong>of</strong> ad valorem taxes for thesupport <strong>of</strong> said school district and the amount hereby borrowed does notexceed 50% <strong>of</strong> the anticipated, but now uncollected, revenue to be producedb.Y the current levy <strong>of</strong> ad valorem taxes for the support <strong>of</strong> said schooldistrict.CITY OF OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI( SEA L ) By R. X. Williams, MayorAttest:R. W. Hickey, <strong>City</strong> ClerkAlderman H. S, S 18kseconded the motion to adoptthe foregoing resolution, and the question being put to a roll callvote it received the affirmative vote <strong>of</strong> all members present and theMayor declared the motion unanimously carried and the resolution adopted.lsI R. X. Williams____ , MayorlsI Robert W. Hickey . ____ ,_, <strong>City</strong> Clerk**********************


II• - ••• _.~ •• _. ____ , __ ." __ ~ __ :_._. __ --;_' ____ •• ___ '-:;"_, ___ 'k_ ~ ______ .: ______ _ ___ ._~469 1,r--c--.---- .. - ... -DEMENT - MERIDIANMINUTE BOOK NQ. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDPursuant to Item No. 3 <strong>of</strong> the Notice or Special CCa11 <strong>of</strong> this meeting,Alderman H. S. Sisk introduced the folloving ordinance for considerationand adoption::AN ORDI~ANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OFREFUNDING SPECIAL STREET IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF THE CITYOF OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI, IN THE A OUNT OF ONE HUNDREDTHOUSAND, FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY-FIVE DOLLARS AND EIGHTY­FOUR CEm'S ($100,485.84) FOR THE PURPOSE OF TAKING UPAND REFUNDING A LIKE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF OUTSTANDINGBONDED INDEBTEDNESS OF SAID CITY; PRESCRIBING THE FORMAND TERMS OF SAID REFUNDING B'ONDS; DIRECTING VALIDATIONTHEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR THE IEVY OF AN ANNUAL TAXSUFFICIENT TO PAY THE INTEREST ON SAID BONDS AS IT AC­CRUES AND TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL THEREOF AS IT MATURES.WHEREAS, on the 22nd day <strong>of</strong> November, <strong>1950</strong>, the Mayor and Board orAlderman <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, MiSSissippi:-, did adopt and approve an ordinanceentitled "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF TWO HUNDREDFIFTY -EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS ($258,000) SPECIAL STREET IMPROVEMENl' NarES OF THECITY OF OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI; PRESCRIBING THE FOIU1 AND DETAILS OF SAID NOTES,DIRECTING THEIR EXECUTION AND DELIVERY, AND PROVIDING FOR THE PATI1ENT THEREOF,BOTH PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST; n andWHEREAS, the aforesaid ordinance did direct the issuance or SpecialStreet Improvement Notes to be dated December 1, <strong>1950</strong>, to bear interest at therate <strong>of</strong> two per centum (2%) per anmnn,to be <strong>of</strong> the denomination <strong>of</strong> Five ThousandDollars ($5,000) each, except Note No.1, wbich was directed to be <strong>of</strong> thedenomination <strong>of</strong> Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000), and said notes to be numberedand to mature as follows:NOTE NUMBERS1 to 26, incl.'Z7 to 52, rtAMOUNT$+28,000130,000MATURItlDecember 1, 1951Dec~ber 1, 1952andWHEREAS, under and pursuant to the terms and provisions <strong>of</strong> the aforesaidordinance,there have heret.<strong>of</strong>ore been prepared, executed, issued, sold anddelivered notes <strong>of</strong> the aforesaid issue described as follows:NarE MUMBERS1 to 26, incl.'Z7 to 42, inc1AMOUNT*128,00080,000MATURITYDecember 1, 1951December 1, 1952andWHEREAS, the notes last aforesaid, aggregating the principal sum<strong>of</strong> Two Hundred Eight Thousand Dollars ($208,000), nov remain ,outstanding andunpaid and are the legal and binding obligations <strong>of</strong> the said <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>,and constitute bonded indebtedness <strong>of</strong> said <strong>City</strong> within the meaning <strong>of</strong> Chapter495, Laws <strong>of</strong> MiSSiSSippi, <strong>1950</strong>, and Title lS, Chapter 2, Article 2, Sections4358 to 4370, inc1usi~, <strong>of</strong> the Mississippi Code <strong>of</strong> 1942; and


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDDEMENT - MERIDIAN::..:, ~-- -iIWHEREAS, <strong>of</strong> said notes so outstanding and unpaid, notes numbered 1to 26, inclusive, aggregating the principal amount and sum <strong>of</strong> One Hundred TwentyeightThousand Dollars ($12S,OOO), will mature and become due and payable on the1st day <strong>of</strong> December, 1951; andWHEREAS, there is now on hand in the treasury <strong>of</strong> said <strong>City</strong>, for thepayment <strong>of</strong> said notes, the sum <strong>of</strong> Twenty-Seven Thousand, Five Hundred FourteenDollars and Sixteen Cents ($27,5<strong>14</strong>.16); andWHEREAS, no runds are now available nor will funds be available on the1st day <strong>of</strong> December, 1951, to pay the remainder <strong>of</strong> One Hundred Thousand, Four HundredEighty-Five Dollars and Eighty-four Cents ($100,485.84) due that date asprincipal on said outstanding notes; andWHEREAS, the said <strong>City</strong> is authorized b,y the aforesaid Chapter 495, Laws <strong>of</strong>Mississippi, <strong>1950</strong>, and Title 18, Chapter 2, Article 2, Sections 4358 to 4370,inclusive, <strong>of</strong> the Mississippi Code <strong>of</strong> 1942,without an election on the question <strong>of</strong>the issuance there<strong>of</strong>, to issue bonds <strong>of</strong> said <strong>City</strong> for the purpose <strong>of</strong> refunding anybonded indebtedness there<strong>of</strong>, whether such bonded indebtedness shall at the time<strong>of</strong> such refunding be due or to mature in the future; andWHEREAS, the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> do nowfind and determine that it is necessary and advisable to protect the credit <strong>of</strong>said <strong>City</strong> b,y the issuance <strong>of</strong> refunding bonds as hereinafter provided:NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OFTHE CITY OF OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI, AS FOLLOWS:SECTION 1. That the foregoing recitals and findings are hereb,y foundand declared to be true and correct.SECTION 2. That, acting under and pursuant to the provisions <strong>of</strong>Chapter 495, Laws <strong>of</strong> Mississippi, <strong>1950</strong>, and Title 18, Chapter 2, Article 2,Sections 4358 to 4370, inclusive, <strong>of</strong> the Mississippi Code <strong>of</strong> 1942; the RefundingSpecial Street Improvement Bonds <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>,Mississippi, are hereb,yauthorized, ordered and directed to be issued in the principal amount <strong>of</strong> OneHundred Thousand, Four Hundred Eighty-five and Eighty-four Cents($100,485.84) for the purpose <strong>of</strong> providing for the redemption <strong>of</strong> a like principalamount <strong>of</strong> Special Street Improvement Notes <strong>of</strong> said <strong>City</strong> dated December 1, <strong>1950</strong>,and maturing December 1, 1951, as more particularly set forth and described in thepreamble to this ordinance.SECTION 3. That the said Refunding Special Street Improvement Bondsshall bear date <strong>of</strong> December 1, 1951; shall be numbered f'rom One (1) to One HundredOne (101), inclusive; shall be <strong>of</strong>' the denomination <strong>of</strong> One Thousand Dollars($1,000) each, except bond No.1, w ich shall be <strong>of</strong>' the denomination <strong>of</strong> Four HundredEighty-five Dollars and Eighty-four Cents ($485.84); shall bear interest f'romthe date there<strong>of</strong> at the rate <strong>of</strong> two and one-half' per centum (2 1/2%) per annum,payable semi-annually on June 1 and December 1 in each year until payment <strong>of</strong> theprincipal there<strong>of</strong>, respectively. Interest accruing on said bonds on and prior to


~~O"EMENT - MERIDIAN~ #:~ ~ - '--'--~MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD.--~--... ,,- -.-.~ ~----'.'-'-"--'--', ... _. . ~ --~-~------~--~ ~===the respective maturity dates there<strong>of</strong> shall be evidenced by appropriate interestcoupons to be attached to said bonds.Both principal <strong>of</strong> and interest on the saidrefunding bonds shall be payable in lawful momey <strong>of</strong> the United States <strong>of</strong> Americaat the Union Planters National Bank & Trust Company, in the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> Memphis, State<strong>of</strong> Tennessee. The said bonds shall mature, without option <strong>of</strong> prior payment, asfollows:Trust Company, in the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> Memphis, State <strong>of</strong> Tennessee, and for the prompt payf=I ,BOND NUMBERS AMOUNT MAUTRITY1 to ll, incl. $10,4S5.S4 June 1, 195312 to 21, incl 10,000.00 June 1, <strong>1954</strong>22 to 31, n 10,000.00 June 1, 195332 to .41, n 10,000.00 J"une 1, 195642 to 51, It 10,000.00 June 1, 195752 to 61, n 10,000.00 June 1, 195862 to 71, n 10,000.00 June 1, 195972 to Sl,"10,000.00 June 1, 1960S2 to 91 n 10,000.00 June 1, 196192 to 101,"10,000.00 June 1, 1962L_ JiSECTION 4. That the said refundin'C: bonds shall be executed by thesignature <strong>of</strong> the Mayor <strong>of</strong> said <strong>City</strong>, conuntersigned by the <strong>City</strong> Clerk, underthe corporate seal <strong>of</strong> the said <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>. The interest coupons to be attachedto '.said bonds and to evidence the interest accruing thereon onand prior to the respective maturity dates <strong>of</strong> the said bonds shall be executedby the facsimile signatures <strong>of</strong> said <strong>of</strong>ficers, and the said bonds and interestcoupons shall be in substantially the following forms, to-wit:No. __ _UNITED STATES OF AMERICASTATE OF MISSISSIPPICOUNl'Y OF LAFAYETTECITY OF OXFORD2 1/2%REFUNDING SPECIAL STREET IMPROVEMENT BONDOF 1951$_--The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, in lafayette County, Mississippi, acknowledges itselfindebted and, for value received, hereby promises to pay to bearer here<strong>of</strong>'the sum <strong>of</strong>DOLLARS($ ____ ) on the first day <strong>of</strong> June, 19 __ , (without option <strong>of</strong> prior payment),with interest thereon from the date here<strong>of</strong> at the rate <strong>of</strong> two and one-half percentun (2-1/2%) per annum, payable semi-annually on June 1 and December 1 in eachyear until the principal <strong>of</strong> this bond shall have been fully paid. Interest accruingon this bond on and prior to the maturity date here<strong>of</strong>' shall be payable uponpresentation and surrender <strong>of</strong> the annexed interest coupons as they severally becamedue.Both the principal <strong>of</strong> and the interest on this bond. are payable in lawfulmoney <strong>of</strong> the United States <strong>of</strong> America at the Union Planters National Bank &II: I/L)------~i


472MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDDEMENT - MERIDIANment <strong>of</strong> this bond and the interest thereon as and when the same matures and accrues,the full faith, credit and resources <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, are herebyirrevocable pledged.This bond is one <strong>of</strong> a series <strong>of</strong> one hundred one (101) bonds, numberedfrom One (1) to One Hundred One (101), inclusive, all <strong>of</strong> like date, tenor andeffect, except as to denomination and date <strong>of</strong> maturity, aggregating the principalamount <strong>of</strong> One Hundred Thousand, Four Hundred Eighty-five Dollars and Eighty-fourCents ($100,485.84), issued under the authority <strong>of</strong> the Constitution and Laws <strong>of</strong>the state <strong>of</strong> Mississippi, including Chapter 495, Laws <strong>of</strong> Mississippi, <strong>1950</strong>, andTitle 18, Chapter 2, Article 2, Sections 4358 to 4370, inclusive, <strong>of</strong> the MississippiCode <strong>of</strong> 1942, and pursuant to an ordinance duly adopted and proceedings dulyhad by the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> said <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, for the purpose <strong>of</strong>taking up and redeeming a like principal amount <strong>of</strong> outstanding bonded indebtedness<strong>of</strong> said <strong>City</strong>.It is hereQy certified, recited and represented that all acts, conditionsand things required to exist, to happen, and to be performed precedent toand in the issuance <strong>of</strong> this bond,in order to make the same a legal, valid andbinding obligati~n <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, do exist ,have happened, and have beenperformed in regUlar and due form, time and manner, as required Qy law; that inthe event this bond or the issue <strong>of</strong> Which it is one should ever be held to be invalidQy any court <strong>of</strong> competent jurisdiction, the holder or holders <strong>of</strong> this bondand <strong>of</strong> the issue <strong>of</strong> which it is one, shall be subrogated to all <strong>of</strong> the rights andprivileges against the said <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> had and possessed Qy the holders <strong>of</strong> thebonded indebtedness which is refunded by this issue; that due porvision has beenand will be madefor the levy and collection <strong>of</strong> a direct an-nual tax upon all taxableproperty within the <strong>City</strong> sufficient to pay the interest on this bond asit accrues and to provide for the payment <strong>of</strong> this bond at maturity, and, in additionthereto, there are also pledged the assessments made and levied and to be madeand levied upon and against prope~y abutting on the streets described in the ordinancepursuant to which the aforesaid refunded indebtedness was incurred; and thatthe issue <strong>of</strong> bonds <strong>of</strong> which this bond is one, together with all other indebtedness<strong>of</strong> said <strong>City</strong>, does not exceed any limitation prescribed Qy the Constitution andStatutes <strong>of</strong> the State <strong>of</strong> Mississippi.IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, MissiSSippi, has executedthis bond Qy causing it to be signed Qy the Mayor <strong>of</strong> said <strong>City</strong>, countersignedQy the <strong>City</strong> Clerk, under the seal <strong>of</strong> said <strong>City</strong>, and has caused the annexed interestcoupons to be executed Qy the facsimile signatures <strong>of</strong> said <strong>of</strong>ficers, andthis bond to be dated the first day <strong>of</strong> December, 1951CITY OF OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI,Countersigned:~~Yw;!!;kJ:ry


473MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD~bl~"MeNr - MERibfAN(FORM OF INTEREST COUPONS)No. ____ _JUlie,On the first day <strong>of</strong> Deoember, 19· ___ , the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi,promises to pay to bearer ____________($___._) in lawful money or.the United States <strong>of</strong> Amerioa at the Union Planters National Bank & Trust Company,in the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> Memphis, State <strong>of</strong> Tennessee, being interest due that date on itsRefunding Speoial Street Improvement Bond <strong>of</strong> 1951, dated Deoember 1, 1951, andnumbered ____ •CITY OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI,"CitY Clerk ~On the reverse <strong>of</strong> each <strong>of</strong> said bonds there shall appear a registrationand validation certificate in substantially the following form:STATE OF MISSISSIPPI)) SSeCOUNTY OF LAFAYETTE )I, Robert W. Hickey, <strong>City</strong> Clerk within and for the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, inIBfayette County, Mississippi, do hereby oertify that the wi thin bond has beenregistered in a oook kept in ~ <strong>of</strong>fioe for that purpose, as required b.Y law.I do further oertify that the within bond has been ~alidated and oonfirmedby devree <strong>of</strong> the Chanoery Court <strong>of</strong> Lafayette County, Mississippi, renderedon the ____ day <strong>of</strong> _____ ._, 19 ___ •il ISECTION 5. That there shall be and there is hereby direoted to beassessed, levied and oolleoted, at the same time and in the same manner as othergeneral oity taxes <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, are assessed, levied andoolleoted, a direct annual tax upon all taxable property in said <strong>City</strong> sufficientin amount to provide for payment <strong>of</strong> the interest on the bonds herein authorizedto be issued as it aoorues, and to provide for the payment <strong>of</strong> the prinoipal<strong>of</strong> said bonds as the same matures. Provision for the levy and collection <strong>of</strong> suohtax shall annually be made, and the rate <strong>of</strong> taxation fixed in each year shall besufficient, after making due allowance for delinquencies in the payment <strong>of</strong> taxesand the costs <strong>of</strong> oollection, to pr~vide,net, the sums required each year for thepayment <strong>of</strong> interest and principal, as aforesaid. Should there be a failure in anysuch year to oomply with the requirements <strong>of</strong> this seotion, suoh failure shall not-'1 ~impair the right <strong>of</strong> the bondholders or the duty <strong>of</strong> said <strong>City</strong> in any subsequentr II'III _ ______ _ 1)'! i_____ .._.__ ~. ____• ____ i


I~DEMENT - ~lERIDIAN---- .MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDyear to impose adequate taxes to meet the obligations <strong>of</strong> the bonds herein authorizedto be issued, both as to principal and interest. In addition to the aforesaidtax, there are also hereby pledged the assessments made and levied and to bemade and levied upon andagainst the property abutting on the streets speciallYimproved., all as provided in an ordinance adopted and approved by the Mayor andBoard <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, on the 22nd day <strong>of</strong> November,<strong>1950</strong>, referred to in the preamble to this ordinance.SECTION 6. That the taxes herein directed to be levied, and the assessmentshereinabove referred to, when collected, shall be credited to the sinkingfund <strong>of</strong> said <strong>City</strong> and shall be used for no other purpose than for the redemption<strong>of</strong> the bonds herein authorized to be issued and the payment <strong>of</strong> interest thereon.SECTION 7. That in the event the refundin:'{ bonds herein authorizedto be issued, or any <strong>of</strong> them, should ever be held to be invalid by ~ court <strong>of</strong>competent jurisdiction, the holder or holders there<strong>of</strong> shall be subrogated to all<strong>of</strong> the rights and privileges against the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> had and possessed by theholders <strong>of</strong> the bonded indebtedness refunded thereby.SECTION 8. That the refunding bonds herein authorized to be issuedshall be presented to the Chancery Court <strong>of</strong> Lafayette County, Mississippi, forvalidation, andto that end the <strong>City</strong> Clerk shall be and he is hereby authorizedand directed to prepare forthwith acertified transcript <strong>of</strong> the proceedings <strong>of</strong>the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen in relation to the adoption <strong>of</strong> this ordinance,including a certified copy here<strong>of</strong>, and to forward the same to the State's BondAttorney, as provided by law.SECTION 9. That when the said Refunding Special Street ImprovementBonds <strong>of</strong> 1951 shall have been prepared, validated, executed and registered asherein provided, the said bonds shall be delivered in exchange for and upon surrenderand cancellation <strong>of</strong> a like principal amount <strong>of</strong> the outstanding bondedindebtedness <strong>of</strong> the said <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> described in the preamble to this ordinance,with the necessary adjustment <strong>of</strong> accrued interest as between the amount<strong>of</strong> interest accrued on the outstanding bonded indebtedness and the amount <strong>of</strong>interest accrued on the bonds herein authorized to be issued, at the time <strong>of</strong> thedelivery there<strong>of</strong>.SECTION 10. That all ordinances, orders or resolutions <strong>of</strong> the Mayorand Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, heret<strong>of</strong>ore made oradopted, or any part there<strong>of</strong>, which may in any manner conflict with the provisions<strong>of</strong> this ordinance or any part here<strong>of</strong>, shall be and the same are hereby repealed,rescinded, and set aside, ins<strong>of</strong>ar as they may so conflict.


4751MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF .OXFORDDEMENT - MERIDIAN-II.SECTION 11. That (1) the protection <strong>of</strong> the faith and credit <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong><strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> by making immediate provision for the refunding <strong>of</strong> indebtedness due December1, 1951, and (2) the preparation and delivery <strong>of</strong> the refunding bonds hereinauthorized, being now immediately necessary, this ordinance shall take effect andbe in force immediately upon the adoption there<strong>of</strong>, as provided b.1 Section 72, Chapter491, Laws <strong>of</strong> Mississippi, <strong>1950</strong>.The foregoing ordinance having previously been reduced to writing wasread and considered by sections at a public meeting <strong>of</strong> the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong>Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi, on the __ 3;...;.Ot,.;;;:h:=-.-day <strong>of</strong> November,1951, and was adopted b,y the unanimous vote <strong>of</strong> all members, as follows:Yeas:w. T. ChandlerH. S. SiskB. O. ElliottB. J. HilbunR. W. HickeyNays:NoneThe ordinance having received the affirmative vote <strong>of</strong>all aldermen, the Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.lsI R. X. WilliamsMayorAttest::lsI Robert W. HickeY<strong>City</strong> Clerk**********************There being no further business, on motion made by Alderman B. O. Elliottseconded by Alderman H. S. Sisk, and passed unanimously that this Special Meetingbe now adjourned sine die, the Mayor declared the motion passed unanimously andthe meeting adjourned sine die.r&-X~~Mayor~_ JP/'f'~JI~-<strong>City</strong> Clerk ~l_.li


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDDEMENT - MERIDIAN11RECESS, RECESS, RECESS, REGULAR MEETING 7:30 P. M. DECEMBER 4, 1951Pursuant to a-recess order entered on November 13, 1951, the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen meton December 4, 1951, in the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen's Chamber in the <strong>City</strong> Hall when andwhere the following were present:R. X. Williams, Mayor, PresidingB. O. Elliott, Alderman at largeBen J. Hilbun, Alderman Ward Onew. T. Chandler, Alderman l.rard TwoH. S. Sisk, Alderman Ward ThreeRobert W. Hickey, Alderman Hard FourJ. W. Price, <strong>City</strong> AttorneyC. E. Harrison, Superintendent Light DepartmentNewt King, 1-1arshalC. P. Fulmer, Deputy <strong>City</strong> Clerk*****************After the meeting had been opened according to law, the following business was had to-wit:Upon motion made, seconded and passed unanimously, it was ordered that the minutes <strong>of</strong> theprevious meeting be adopted as read.***********************Upon motion made b,y Alderman H. S. Sisk, seconded Qy Alderman B. O. Elliott, and passedunanimously, it was ordered that this Board do nm.f adjourn sine die.


MINJJTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD-#DEMENT - M£~IDIAN-- . --" .. _""" _._- . __ ._""-- ~ -... - . ~.' --_.UNI TED S TAT E S o F A MER I C AS TAT E o F MIS SIS SIP P ICOUNTY OF LAFAYETTECIT Y0 FOX FOR D* * * ** * * ** * * ** ** **,REGULAR MEETING 7:30 P. M. ,DECEMBER 4,1951Be it remembered that the Board <strong>of</strong> Mayor and Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi,met in regular session at the <strong>City</strong> Hall at 7:30 P. M., Tuesday, December 4, 1951, itbeing the time and place fixed by law for the holding <strong>of</strong> said meeting, when and wr:ere thefollowing were present:R. X. Williams, Mayor, PresidingB. O. Elliott, Alderman at LargeBen J. Hilbun, Alderman Ward OneVI. T. Chandler, Alderman Ward TwoH. S. Sisk, Alderman liard ThreeRobert ~l.Hickey, Alderman Ward Four********************J. W. Price, AttorneyC. E. Harrison, Superintendent Light DepartmentNewt King, MarshalC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk***********************i~After the meeting had been called to order, the following business was transacted:On notion made, seconded and passed unanimously, it was ordered that the following accountsbe allowed for payment:'WARRANT NO.1<strong>14</strong>11<strong>14</strong>21<strong>14</strong>31<strong>14</strong>41<strong>14</strong>51<strong>14</strong>61<strong>14</strong>71<strong>14</strong>81<strong>14</strong>911501152115111531154TO IVHOHCORPORATION FUNDB. O. Elliott, salary for NovemberBen J. Hilbun, salary for NovemberW. T. Chandler, salary for NovemberH. S. Sisk, salary for NovemberRobert W. Hickey, salary for NovemberW. G. Kimmons, salary for November ,- $19.00 tax w/hNewt King, salary for Noverober - $10.30 tax w/hR. H. Mills, salary for November - $3.10 tax withheldMrs. Rose Rowland, salary for November - $9.30 tax w/hR. E. Todd, salary for NovemberIra Mills - . "" salary for November- $20.60 tax w/hR. X. Williams, salary for NovemberE. P. lowe, salary for NoveFberMoody Nelson, salary for NOVemberACCOUNT NO.110110110110110113112174<strong>14</strong>7175135110117135$25.0025.0025.0025.0025.00W8.5O208.20176.9090.70180.0033.15200.00300.00160.00L----,--~-- -------


~Ir --OEMENT - MERIDIANr- ....I1155115611571158115911601161102810891130113511691187121312<strong>14</strong>12<strong>14</strong>.1215121612171218121812181219122012211222122212221223122411761226122512271228122912301231123212"312341235123512361236MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDTO WHOMDoyle Luther, salary for NovemberG. D. Parker, salary for NovemberC. P. Fulmer, Salary for November - $6.00 tax withheldLafayette County Health DepartmentLafayette County Library, pro-rataChancery Clerk, Lafayette County, rest roomJ. W. Price, salary for NovemberThe Firs+ National Bank, taxes withheld for OctoberC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll Nov. 15, 1951C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, Petty CashJ. W. Price, services rendered for Bond Election - part paymentC. p. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll Nov. 30, 1951The Following amounts were allowed to the follol1ing men who renderedservice at the following fires: Dillard's Shop; Mrs. J. A.Duncan's Tenant House; Super Market on North Lamar; Residence <strong>of</strong> RossBri'lTn; and Avent I s Gin:James Jackson $6.00, D. S. Ross $1.50, Wade Stephens $7.50R. E. Shellabarger $4.50, C. H. Roach $3.00, Linder Fudge $6.00,Doyle Luther $1.50, Moody Nelson $3.00, Carlisle Wilson $6.00,David Neilson $4.50, E. T. Haney ~~4.50, Scott Black $3.00,Rowland Tidwell $3.00, A. L. Wood $1.50, W. O. Smith $1.50, HomerDuke $3.00, A. H. Avent $1.50, Howard Winter $1.50, W. G. Kimmons$1.50, :DyTaT Parker' .~;l. 50, Ira Hills $1.50, Hubert Stewart $1.50C. D. Malone $1.50, Gill Johnson $1.50, Louis Campbell $1.50Ira L. Crowson $1.50, Robert Tidwell $1.50ACCOUNT NO,1351351ll136lA81<strong>14</strong>115VariousVariousVarious128VariousDement Printing Company, binder <strong>14</strong>6Dement Printing Company, binder, index and record sheets <strong>14</strong>6J. M. Bennett, special police duty Nov. 17, 1951 154Moody Nelson, special police duty Nov. 17, 1951 154E. M. Reaves, special poli e duty Nov. 17, 1951 154The <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, legal printing 122The <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, guest stickers by John Reed Holley & Moon Mullen Ad.153The <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, <strong>of</strong>fice supplies <strong>14</strong>6<strong>Oxford</strong> Electric Company, switch for <strong>City</strong> Hall 155Mrs. Robert Torrey, fidelity & caaualty bond 156The J. E. Neilson Co., Buie Museum <strong>14</strong>7Southern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co., Nov. bill <strong>City</strong> Hall 124Southern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co Nov. bill Fire Dept. 135Southern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co., Nov. bill 1ng'r Office 124United Tobacco and Candy Co., Janitor supplies 127J. I Holcomb Manufacturing Co., janitor supplies 127H. P. Livingston, painting lobby <strong>of</strong> <strong>City</strong> Hall 155Taylor's asphalt tile and line oleum <strong>14</strong>9Dietzgen Manufacturing Co., engineering supplies 151United Gas Corporation, Nov. bill for <strong>City</strong> Hall 123Engineering News-Record, one year renewal subscription 151Southern Supply Company, pressuretro1 155Central Company, Inc., janitor supplies 127Crane Co., heater for Armory 153Graybar Electric Co., Christman lights 153Moore Lumber Co., supplies for installation <strong>of</strong> heater at Armory 153S. C. To<strong>of</strong> and Company, <strong>of</strong>fice supplies <strong>14</strong>6SM'" and Sneed. Hardware Co., kemtone and enamel paint <strong>14</strong>9Shaw and Sneed Hardware Co., supplies for Cemetary upkeep 120Reynolds P. & H. and E1ec. Service, service and parts <strong>14</strong>9Reynolds P. & H. and Elec. Service, service on plumbing <strong>14</strong>9AMOUNT$160.0030.00249.00162.5032.5015.00100.0062.75275.023.26500.00264.00$10.6720.815.005.005.0038.5930.35231.17.6065.0015.213.0519.5010.~011.5222.5350.0026.807.9074.396.007.9841.94250.9617.282.611.3810.9016.35108.1011.85STREET FUND11621163116411641029109010941096113111371170117412381239124012411242124312441245G. D. Parker, salary for November - $34.90 tax w/hR. L. Tidwell, salary for November - ~~3.90 tax w/hIra Hills, salary for NoverlberIra Hills, salary for NovemberThe First National Bank, tax withheld ~or OctoberC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll Nov. 15, 1951Lester Frierson, rental on truckRoad Builders Equipment Co., first payment on tractorC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, Petty CashJ. C. Hume, salary for November - $18.20 tax withheldC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll Nov. 30, 1951Lester Frierson, rental on truckSouthern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co., Nov. bill Police OfficeBoyce G. Bratton, care <strong>of</strong> prisonersUnited Gas Corporation, gas bill for Police StationStandard Helders Supply Co., supplies for shop<strong>Oxford</strong> Motor Company, supplies for equipment repairsM. R. Hall, service on toolsOle Miss Service Station, wash and grease for Service TruckRussell Fudge, 6 Yds <strong>of</strong> gravel235225223228VariousVarious236241Various236Various239216211218243227239227239$165.10181.1026.8826.8749.901,487.9522.00500.0010.1269.801,170 .5015.0019.4755.506.056.593.0115.402.5015.00


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CI.TV OF OXFORDWARRANl' NO. TO WHOM ACCOUNT NO. AMOUNTSTREET FUND124612471248124912491249125012511252125312531254125512551256125612561257125812591260126012601260Pidgeon-Thomas Iron Co., glade, shovel and suppliesFerrell VI. Truss, glass for Chev. truckDelta Chemical Co., 1 dozen street broomsStandard Oil Co., fire pro<strong>of</strong> oilStandard Oil Co., Esso extra # 3Standard Oil Co., Esso extra # 1J. B. Carpenter and Son, bl'l.ttery for truckPhillips Clinic, treating Jessie Gordon's foot444 Service Station, washes, lubrications, grease,etc.Shaw and Sneed Hardware Co., supplies for repairsShaw and Sneed Hardware Co., suppliesElliott Hardware Company, supplies for equip. repairsOzburn-Abston Co., shop suppliesOzburn-Abston Co., supplies for equipment repairsStandard Oil Co., gas for service truckStandard Oil Co., gas for truckStandard Oil Co., gasoline for Police car<strong>Oxford</strong> l,ve1ding Whop, welding for equipmentDaley Lumber Co., supplies for street equipmentBlue and White Service Station, wash and grease<strong>Oxford</strong> Auto Parts , supplies<strong>Oxford</strong> Auto Parts, shop supplies<strong>Oxford</strong> Auto Parts, supplies for equipment repairs<strong>Oxford</strong> Auto Parts, supplies for police car repairs23923722923923B227,22921222B22923923924322723B22B224237239228227243237223$B3.334.6632.509.3013.205.52<strong>14</strong>.516.0027.153.0010.0311.947.1013.53B1.40B4.0737.463.504.564.057.234.5513.68_ .. • 3B$4,331.391791541552707270B27.09271027112712271327<strong>14</strong>271527162717271B271927202721272227232724272527262727.272B272927302731273227332734273527362737273B27392740274127422743?744?745J. D. Cole, salary for November 301The First National Bank, tax withheld for OctoberVariousC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, Payroll Nov. 15, 1951 332Miss Betsy Martin, salary for Nov. $7.67 retirementMiss Hattie Richardson, salary for Nov. - $42.50 tax w/h, $5.34 Ret.Mrs. Dwight Young, salary for Nov. - $7.67 retirement - $19.BO tax w/hMiss Louise Blasingame, salary for Nov. - $7.34 retirament - $21.40 tax w/hMrs. Dorothy Kuyrkenda11, sa1afy for Nov., - $7.34 retirament - $21.40 tax w/hMrs. Authry Hayes, salary for Nov. - $6.66 retirement - $11.00 tax w/hMrs. T. H. Godbold, salary for Nov. - $6.71 retirement - $46.BO tax w/hMrs. George Gleason, salary for Nov. - $6.66 retirement - $22.10 tax w/hMiss Robbie Eades, salary for Nov. - $6.00 retirment - $lB.90 tax w/hMrs. Margaret George, salary for Nov. $6.66 retirement, $33.20 tax w/hMiss Orene Halsell, salary for Nov. - $6.66 retirementMr. Robert Work, salary for Nov. $3.33 retirementMiss Virginia 'VThite , salary for Nov.- '13.20 tax w/h 'Mrs. C. C. Stacy, salary for Nov. - $6.54 retirement - $10.20 tax w/hMrs. Vi~ginia Booth, salary for Nov. - $7.67 Retirement - $B.70 tax w/hMrs. Li11ene Condon, salary for Nov. - $6.33 retirement - $9.40 tax w/hMrs. Mary Elmore, Sl'lary for Nov. - $6.33 retirementMrs. Lila Talmadge, s:alary for Nov. - $6.33 retirement - $9.40 tax w/hDr. R. E. Keye, salary for Nov. - $32.50 tax w/hMrs. Blanche F. Aldrich, salary for Nov. - $6.33 retirement - $6.33 tax w/hMrs. Clyde Th~pson, salary for November - $3.70 tax w/hMiss F~ye Cooper, salary for November - $<strong>14</strong>.10 tax withheldMr. Wade Johnson, salary for Nov. - $5.77 retir'ement - $lB.10 tax w/hMrs. Doris Yerby, salary for November - $31.60 tax withheldMrs. Ann Howard, salary for November - $6.66 retirement- $11.00 tax w/hS. G. Gooden, salary for November - $7.33 retirementHazeltine Gooden, salary for November - $6.00 retirementE1izah Williams, salary for NovemberLena Peterson, salary for November $6.22 retirement - $19.70 tax withheldDovie Johnson. salary for November - $6.22 retirement - $19.70 tax withheldDella R. Davidson, salary for November - $6.22 retirement - $19.70 tax w/hOtha Lee Kyles, salary for November - $B.oo retirementDoxye M. Foster, salary for November - $7.55 retirement - $4.70 tax w/hRu·h McEwen, salary for November - $6.22 retirement - $9.40 tax w/hYolander Kirksey, salary for November - $7.11 retirement - $13.40 tax w/hYolander Sephus, salary for November - $7.55 retirement - $4.70 tax w/hLouella Thomas, salary for November - $7.55 retirement - $26.90 tax w/hJuanita Singleton, salary for November - $6.22 retirementMrs. Mary Simpson, salary for November$52.0058B.9O125.13200.66218.B21BO.B61B7.921B7.92<strong>14</strong>9.00179.B1137.90125.10126.BO160.00BO.OO53.46<strong>14</strong>6.92191.96<strong>14</strong>2.60152.00<strong>14</strong>2.601B4.16152.0071.30113.67120.57126.73<strong>14</strong>9.00176.00<strong>14</strong>4.00100.00129.63129.63129.63192.00176.63139.93157.26176.63154.43<strong>14</strong>9.3319.00"---~---,,-.--.____L_~ _ . __ ..--_. --_._-------Jj


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDnEt-lENT - MERIDIAN.;!! ARRANT NO.181184185185186187188189190191192193194194196197198199200201202203204TO \OlHOMSCHOOL FUND CONTINUEDC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll Nov. 30, 1951Miss Hattie Richardson, Pet.ty CashS. C. To<strong>of</strong> & Co., suppliesS. ('I. To<strong>of</strong> and Co, suppliesUniversity High School, Miss. accredit.ing feeAfiro Music Store, suppliesRoyal Typewriter Co., typewriter less trade - inShaw and Sneed Hardware Co., suppliesThe J. E. Neilson Co., miscellaneous expenseScott, Foresman & Co., instructional suppliesEducational Test Bureau, intelligence testsTayloe Paper Co., janitor suppliesReynolds P. & H. and Elec. Co., service on plumbing for Fire HouseReynolds P. & H. and Elec. Co., service on Elec. work and drinking f.Miss School Supply Co., material for instructionMiss. School Supply Co., miscellaneous supplies<strong>Oxford</strong> Colored ~1asonic Hall, rent for Nov.Southern Bell Tel. & Tel. ('10., Nov. bill Grammar SchoolUnited Gas Corporation, Nov. bill - Grammar SchoolS. G. Gooden, Petty CashMiss. School Supply Co., supplies for instruction<strong>Oxford</strong> Light and Water Plant, Grammar School Nov.The Office Supply Co., suppliesTOTALACCOUNT NO.3323CY7318318322312322333322318307333336336318322322C307334307-C318334318AHOUNTl16.0~15.547.791.213.0092.52100.002.70118.154.2910.3247.74515.02131.74167.4729.0340.005.9316.8239.7461./+186.5612.8767,947.82ELECTRICAL DEPARTNl!-:NT ACCOmrrS739740778-789773792780-811799-8117748<strong>14</strong>815Withholding tax for October, 1951PAYABLE TO Municipality, C. p. FulmerPayroll - Period Nov. 1 to Nov. 15, 1951Petty Cash - ReimburseTennessee Valley AuthorityPetty Cash - ReimbursePayroll for November, 1951 - $181.80 tax withheldPayroll for Nov. 15, 1951 - ~~22.28 tax withheldRailway Express Agency, freight on Engine PartsPetty Cash - ReimbursementH. p. Livingston, painting <strong>of</strong> plantCentral Service Association, electric billingS. C. To<strong>of</strong> and Company, <strong>of</strong>fice suppliesSouthern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co.The Hilliard Corp., plant equipmentBaldwin-Lima-Ralilton Sales Corp, engine gasket and cylinder h.The Zip Abrasive Co., grinding compoundShaw and Sneed Hardware Co., electircal sup~liesThe Texas Company, oil for PlantGraybar Electric Company, Inc., fuse holdersAmerican Locomotive Company, cylinder linerElectric Meter Service, meter & service<strong>Oxford</strong> Gulf Station, wash, grease and oilH. Bloclanan & Co., electric suppliesSouthern Petroleum Co., Inc. oil for plantStuart C. Irby Co., electric parts and suppliesWestern Auto Asso. Stores, electrical suppliesElliott Hardware Company, electrical suppliesGeneral Electric Supply Corporation, plant supplies<strong>Oxford</strong> Sheet Hetal Works, repairing <strong>of</strong> plant230.62223<strong>14</strong>3.1227738227<strong>14</strong>3.1<strong>14</strong>3.17302Z7734780780793131.2734730768131.2768734100.311L~3131.2131.2131.2126100.31131.1734$228.508,362.97366.8957.251~5. 8359.83?,lSJ.,~5295.40104.5659.62250.00121.5310.66L~.5072.00738.175.1+01.95197.2842.30602.3034.274.6532.005,942.03425.g42.569.851176.38688.g0HATER FUND11651166116611671030109211331172126112621263126412651266126712681269Nona E. Woodward, salary for November - $2.30 tax w/hIra Hills, salary for NovemberIra Hills, salary for NovemberIra L. Crowson, salary for November- $7.10 tax w/hThe First National Bank, tax wit'held for OctoberC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll Nov. 15, 1951c. P. FuLmer, Deputy Clerk, Petty CashC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll Nov. 30, 1951Reynolds P. & H. and Elec. Service, service on plumbing1rlestern Auto Store, supplies for Water DepartmentRamey and Fallmer, trenching for v1 ater LineWell Machinery & Supply Co., supplies for ~·Jater Dept.Badger Meter Mfg. Co., connectionsSouthern Supply Co., supplies for Hater DepartmentPidgeon-Thomas Iron Co., galvanized steel pipeRockwell Manufacturing Co., supplies for ~-laterCentral Service Association Amortization Acct.Department5095255<strong>14</strong>508508 & 509510510510521510510510510510510510542$173.9553.7553.75192.908.1+0118.607.33153.008.706.74122.706.631,040.00757.6236.7994.836.06


I4811~~~ 1"'- ~OEMENT - MERIDIANMINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD1I~~~~- --~-~~~-... --.-~----.--~~--. ~==" ,:....: .. =c- IIIWARRANT NO.TO lmOMACCOUNI' NO.MfOUN!'\..fATER FUNDL12'7012'7112'7212'731274127512'7612'77Central Service Association, billing expenseElliott Hardware Co., supplies ~or Water Dept.Shaw and Sneed Hardware Co., water meter suppliesOxburn-Abston Co., water meter suppliesViking Supply Corporation, water suppliesThe Bourbon CoPPer & Brass Works, water department suppliesSouthern Heter & Repair Co., repairs on water metersStandard Oil Co., gasoline for service truck539510512512510510512525$66.596.25.508.2853.70'37.00200.009.81TOTALSPECIAL STREET IHPROVEHENT FUND # 21091109310951097113111381<strong>14</strong>01<strong>14</strong>0117112'7812'7912'7912791280128012801280128112811282C. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll for Nov. 15, 1951Lester Frierson, rental on truckA. B. Cullen, use <strong>of</strong> mixer and jeepElliott Hardware Co., cement on bidC. P. Fulmer, neputy Clerk, Petty CasnJ. C. Hume, saiLary for NovemberA. B. Cullen, use <strong>of</strong> mixer and jeepA. B. Cullen, use <strong>of</strong> mixer and jeepC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll Nov. 30, 1951Thomas R. Ethridge, expense <strong>of</strong> trip to MemphisRussell Fudge, truck hire and gravelRussell Fudge, sand and gravelRussell Fudge, sand and gravelThe <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, legal advertisement (Price Street)The <strong>Oxford</strong> Eaple, legal advertisement (So. 18th st.)The <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, legal advertisement (Filmore)The <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, legal advertisement (Avent Acres)Elliott Hardware Co., 2t Yds o~ gravelElliott Hardware Co. 100 Lbs <strong>of</strong> nailsDaley Lumber Compajy, Cement - Tyler Ave.TOTAL269 & 265269265265 & 269269265265269265 & 269267265269265262256247255265269265$807.6<strong>14</strong>.0024.001,037.507.42112.0056.004.001,368.829.00422.1867.80100.7617.4218.6270.5217.4511.2512.50115.00$4,283.85SPECIAL STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND # 31134Special Street Improvement Fund # 2, Transfer$363.00PARKING HETER FUND_10991168113910311283Duncan Meter Corporation, October share o~ collectionsC. D. Malone, salary for November - $3.10Hinnie Hartsfield, salary for NovemberThe First National Bank, tax withheld for OctoberMiller Meters, Inc., parking meter partsTOTAL$641.81176.9033.752.8012.20i867.46BOND FUND1098The Chase National Bank <strong>of</strong> New York611$190.00SPECIAL STRF..ET IMPROVEHENT FUND # 2 - BOND REDEMPTION FUND1136 Special Street Improvement Cash Payment Note and Interest Sinking Fund $8,265.42**************************'--~~~--.-~


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD~IIDEMENT - MERIDIANMr. C. S. Haney appeared beforo the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen requosting that hisassessments be reduced and after a careful consideration <strong>of</strong> the n~tter, Alderman B. C.Elliott made a motion that the followine; reductions be made on the follo't-Ting assessments:C. S. Haney 1 s Home assessment appearing on Pace 42, Line 25 <strong>of</strong> the 1951 assessnent rollbe reduced from ~?g020.CO to $7020.00.Haney Chevrolet Conpany , assessnent appearing on Page 42, Line 31, reduced from. t20,LJOto ~~17,/+30.Haney Chevrolet Conpany, Personal assessment appearing on Page 49, Line 3, reduced from,pc!ll5,100 to,'-,~,13, 100.This motion was seconded by Alderman Ben J. Hilbun, passed unanimously and is so ordered.Pursuant to an advertisement in the <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle for bids on vlater meter repair parts tobe opened at the Regular meeting <strong>of</strong> the He,yor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen on December 4, 1951,bids from the follovTing cOl:1:canies were received:Rockvrell Nanufacturing Company, Atlanta, GeorgiaBadcer Meter }fanufacturing Company, l':ilvlaukee, WisconsinAfter a careful consideration <strong>of</strong> the bids from the above mentioned companies, AldermanH. S. Sisk made a motion that the bid from Rockwell Hanufacturing Company be accepted, itbeing the best and lowest bid. This motion was seconded by Alderman Robert ':1. Hickey,passed unanimously and it is so ordered.Pursuant to an advertisement in the <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle for bids on 255 feet <strong>of</strong> 24" sevrer pipeto be opened at the Regular Heeting <strong>of</strong> the Hayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen on Decenber 4, 1951,bids from the following companies were received:Choctaw, Inc., Hemphis, TennesseeSouthern Pipe and Supply Company, Inc., Heridian, HississippiAfter carefully considerine the bids from the above mentioned companies, Alderman RobertW. Hickey made a motion that the bid from Choctaw, Inc. be accepted, it being the bestand lo,.rest bid. This motion ,,,as seconded qy Alderman B. O. Elliott, pe.ssed unanimouslyand it is so ordered.Came on for consideration the matter <strong>of</strong> filling up the ditch at tl1e rear <strong>of</strong> the GrammarS~hool Building and after a careful consideration <strong>of</strong> the matter, Alderman Ben J. Hilbunmoved that all leaves, dirt and trash be dumped into said ditch. This motion was secondedby Aldernan B. O. Elliott, passed unanimously and is so ordered.Came on for consideration the matter <strong>of</strong> employing a ~8n to stay in the Fire Departmentdurine the day, and after a careful consideration <strong>of</strong> the matter, motion was made byA Jder"n Ben J. Hilbun that Charlie Anders(ln be employed, provided, he remain sober whileon duty at a salary <strong>of</strong> fifty cents per hour •. This motion was seconded by Alderman H. T.Chandler, passed unanimously and it is so ordered.Came on for consideration the matter <strong>of</strong> fuel oil for the Light Plant operation for thenext t}:1.ree months; namely, <strong>January</strong>, February and HarG-h. After a discussion <strong>of</strong> the mattermotion was made, seconded and passed, and it vlaS ordlered that Hr. Harrison be and he ishereby authorized to have published in The <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle an indtation for b5ds on saidfuel oil, stating requirements; said bids to be opened at the Regular Heeting <strong>of</strong> theMayor and Board on <strong>January</strong> 1, 1952.Came up for consideration the fact that Mrs. J. B. Brov!ll had been paying a tHO familyrate sewer and ",ater charge since February 1, 1951 and only one family had lived inMrs. Brown! shouse dm'ing that time. After carefully cons idering the matter, AldernanH. S. Sisk moved that Mrs. Brown be refunded the amolli1t due her on account <strong>of</strong> the abovementioned error. This motion WIS seconded by Alderman v1. T. Chandler, passed unanimouslyand the <strong>City</strong> Clerk is hereby authorized to issue Hrs. Brol-m a check for same.**********************


48~1I>------~-"~~ -, -- - . ,- ' "-DEfMENT - MERIDIANMINUTE BOOK NQ. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDlMr. c. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, brought to the attention <strong>of</strong> the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermensome outstanding indebtedness that should be taken care <strong>of</strong>, and since the <strong>City</strong> did not havethe funds to take care <strong>of</strong> same immediately, the Mayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen took up forconsideration the matter <strong>of</strong> borrowing the sum <strong>of</strong> $32,500.00 for the following purposes:Note at the First National Bank ----------------------------- $5,003.33Note at the First National Bank ------------------------ ---- $5,779.54Reimbursement due Special Street J~Jprovement Fund # 2 ----- $15,972.00To pay the balance <strong>of</strong> money due on tractor ---------------- $5,646.62Upon motion made by Alderman B. O. Elliott, seconded by Alderman B. J. Hilbun andpassed unanimously the following resolution was adopted:Be and is hereby resolved that the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, 11ississippi be and ithereby is authorized to borrow the sum <strong>of</strong> $5,600.00 for the current expenses <strong>of</strong>said municipality in anticipation <strong>of</strong> the ad valorem taxes to be collected for thecurrent fiscal year pursuant to and by virtue <strong>of</strong> section 3598-13 <strong>of</strong> the Mississippi.... ,Code<strong>of</strong> 1942 as amended.Said indebtedness shall be evidenced by a negotiable note signed and executedon behalf <strong>of</strong> said <strong>City</strong> by its Mayor and <strong>City</strong> Clerk.******~*****~************Upon motion made by Alderman B. O. Elliott, seconded. by Alderman Ben J. Hilbun andPassed unanimously the following resolution was adopted:Be and is hereby resolved that the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi be and it herebyis authorized to borrow the sum <strong>of</strong> $26,900.00 for the current expenses <strong>of</strong> said municipalityin anticipation <strong>of</strong> the ad valorem taxes to be collected for the current fiscal yearpursuant to and by virtue <strong>of</strong> section 3598-13 <strong>of</strong> the Mississippi Code <strong>of</strong> 1942 asamended.Said indebtedness shall be evidenced by a negotiable note signed and executed onbehalf <strong>of</strong> said city by its mayor and city clerk./ I1L-R, w. W!!.::::;il;:.;l==i~ams= _____ , Mayorlsi Robert \-1. Hickey, <strong>City</strong> Clerk*********************A discussion <strong>of</strong> salaries and employees was had and motion made by Alderman Hilbunthat all regular employees <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> be allowed a maximum <strong>of</strong> twelve dayssick leave per year and not to be paid for any time over that and sick leave not to betaken unless sick, second by Alderman Elliott and all voted Yea.__************************On motion made by Alderman Robert W. Hickey, seconded by Alderman B. O. Elliott andpassed unanimously, it was ordered that this Board do now recess until 7:30 P. M.,T~u~eS~d~_Y_' _J~a~n~ua_r_Yl'~19_52_. ________ .. _H~' _____. _______________ ~~j


MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD0::::-,,__DEMENT - ME~IDIAN_RECESS, REGULAR HEETIHG 7:30 P. H. JANuARY 1, 1952Pursuant to' a recess erder entered en December 4, 1951, the Nayer and Beard ef Aldermenmet en <strong>January</strong> 1, 1952, in the Nayor and Beard ef Aldermen's Chamber in the <strong>City</strong> Hallwhen and ",here the fellm-ling were present:R. X. Hillinms, Hayer, Presiding-'B. O. Elliett, Al('lerman at LargeH. T. ChG.ndler, Alderman ~!ard TueH. S. Sisl" Alderman 'Tard Thre8J. ,. Price , AttorneyC. E. Harrison, Superintendent Li:)lJ;:. DepartmentlJe\.J"t King, H9.r·shalC. P. Fulmer, Deruty ClerkE. P. L0'I1e, <strong>City</strong> EngineerAfter the meeting had been epened according to law, the felleHine business was hadte-wit:Upen motion made, seconded and passed unanimously, it was erdered that the minutes <strong>of</strong>the previeus meeting be adopted as read.Upen metion made by Alderman H. S. Sis}:, seconded by Alderman B. O. Elliott, and passedunanimeusly, it was erdered that this Board de nOH adjeurn sine die.- ___ 1ZY- ttl·xwM·~___. _ . _.___ .._. _~__Mayor


(485\r-==== ...... __ . --_ ..MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDDEMENT - MERIDIAN'f - - ._-, ..... --- - .... _'7'-"'.'_ ---','" "'-11--1" !UNITED S TAT E S o F A HER I C AILS TAT E o F MIS SIS SIP P IC 0 U N T Y 0 F L A FAY E T T ECIT Y 0 FOX F 0 R.Di} ~~ ~~* *j(** **~}~~ ~.~} ~~* * ***~. ~.REGULAR 1,1EETING 7:30 P. M. JAHUARY 1, 1952Be it remembered that the Board <strong>of</strong> Mayor and Aldermen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>, Mississippi,met in regular session at the <strong>City</strong> Hall at 7:30 p. M., Tuesday, <strong>January</strong> 1, 195~it'bei.'1g the time and place fixed by la", for the holding <strong>of</strong> said meeting, when and ,·,here thefollo'-1ing were present:R. X. Williams, :Hayor, PresidingB. O. Elliott, Alderman at Large~1. T. Chandler, Alderoon Hard TwoH. S. Sisk, Alderman l'!ard ThreeRobert ~·l. Hickey, Alderman ~.[ard FourJ. W. Pr~ce, Attorney*C. E. Harrison, Superintendent Light DepartmentNewt King, HarshalC. P. Fulmer, Deputy ClerkE. P. Lmre, <strong>City</strong> Engineer*L-LAfter the meeting had been opened according to law, Alderman Robert W. Hickey made amotion that this Board do now recess until 7:30 p. H., Tuesday, <strong>January</strong> 8, 195~ Thismotion was seconded by Alderman B. O. Elliott, passed unanimously and was so ordered.---------~.-- -------~. . - -- :lJ~ 1


i486MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDDEMENT - ME"RIOIANi:C-_, :;7:30 F. 11. J!\l:DAEY G, 1952Purs'Gant to a !'eC8SS o~',(1er encel'ed on JD.ilUar~r 1, 1952, the 1:ayer and 'Soard ef Aldermen r;cton <strong>January</strong> 8, 1~)52, ~n the Hayor ancl Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen's Chamber in thc" <strong>City</strong> Hall "rhen and,·1here the follOl.Jing "rere present:i~R. X. '.!ilJians, Hoyor, P!'esidingB. O. Elliott, AlclerITI..an at LargeBen J. Hilbun, AlderJ:lan '.tard OneH. T. Chnndler, Alder!"an ':1 ard TwoH. S. Sisk, Alderman :1ard Thr'eeRobert '1. Hicl:ey, Alderman Hard FourJ. H. Price, <strong>City</strong> AttorneyC. E. Harrison, Supe-:"intender.t Light DerartmentE. P. Lm-Te, <strong>City</strong> Eneineerr.. p. Fulmer, Deput:{ Clerk:\fter the :m.ectiEg hOl,d be on called to order, the follmring business Has trnnsactec1:Or~ motion rode by Alder:"'un n. O. Elliott, seconded by Alderman H. S. Sisk, nncl passed. unanimously,it HDS ordered t}~at the fol10l·:inc accounts be al101.!ec1 for pa;Y1llent:1.1 AP..P..AIIT NO. TO 11H011 ACCCUI;T' HO.&1OUIITcon.CEAT~OE FUlJD1235128612271238123~)12001291129212931291+12951296129712j312991300130113021303130/+13051176118313<strong>14</strong>1319B. O. E1Jiot t, sC'.lary for DeC0m')OrBen J. Hilbun, s2lary for ':::e('em'-}er1:1. T. ChRnd.ler, salary for Deceml:erH. S. Sisl(, S8.19.r for Decem(lerRobert '.J. Hickey, salary for Decen: orH. G. Eil;1I!1C\nS, sa.lary for December- ;:;;19.00 tax H/h1Je"r{j King, salary for December - :'~10.30 tax ,";hR. II. H:ills, salary for Decen:ber - ":3.10 tax '4h11rs. Tlose nowland, s8.1ary for DeceT2ber - ;;~9.30 tax <strong>14</strong>hR. E. Todd, sslary for DecemberR. X. ~:il1ir>Bs, s~lary for DecenberIra };il1s, s2.1ary for December - ":20.60 tax ;,.r/hE. p. L01.re, se.lal'J- fer DecemberHoody Nelson, s.3bry for DecemberDoyle Luther, salary for DecemberG. D. Parker, salary 0 01' DecemberC. r. Fulmer, s['lary for Jocembor - ::~6.o0 tax ',r/hLafayette County Health Departnent, checy_ for Dec.Infa;)rette Cornty Library, pro-rnta for Doc.Chancery Clerk, Lafayette ComIty, res~-, room for Dec.J. 1,[. Price, salary for DecemberHerl11c'1n F. Livingston, pa:lnting on <strong>City</strong> HallThe First Nntional Ban1:, tax '..Jithheld for NO'\.-ci:'.borC. r. FuL':lor, Deputy Clerk, payroll 12-22-51J. H. Price, balance for services rendered :in bond isslJeGruncly's Cafe, six dinners for people holding electionEucene Dietz[;en Co., engineering suppliesH. H. ; Jinkler, ~lJdit for qURrterll. N. Ethridge InsuT::mce Agency, renm·;o 1 <strong>of</strong> bondGHilson Roberts Insurance A,2oncy, ~·byor'sD. H. Harchbanl r s & Co., loliceman's bond11rs. Robert Torrey, bondDement Printing Company, <strong>of</strong>fice suppliesbondFire on ?'1st Unj.versHy - Grass near Al Jetton's Store:S~ott 31ackJo.1'1os JD,dmcnIra L. '';rmlSonHei·rt EingG. D. ::'2rker110110110IJO11011311217/,<strong>14</strong>717511013511713513513511113611)51<strong>14</strong>115155VariOl __ ~SVarious128111·1151131156156156156U6135135135135135::)25.0025.0025.0025.0025.00liS8.50208.20176.9090.70120.00200.0033.15300.00160.00160.0037.1)02/ .. 9.00162.5032.5015.00100.0050.0068.30552.75500.006.121:,.7875.00105.007.50I!.O.OO40.00l~ ..",._ r:,ry I1. 501 r:,r:...... .,.1. 501.501.50J


.., It, IIII___ .. __ J)t •..._--_.--_ .. _.----_ .. _----- - . __ .. -.----- ----~---.,.-.--DEMENT - MERIDIAN-11-... •MINUTE BOOK No.--<strong>14</strong>, CITY Of O.XFORDl! ARRANT NO. TQ.JlliQ.H ACCOUNT NO. AMOUNT i!i,==r===9IIIlR. E. Shellabarger 135Carlisle Hilson 135R. H. Hinter 135Melvin C. Anderson 135Homer Duke 135The <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, Office supplies <strong>14</strong>6The <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, legal printing 122The <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle, election expense <strong>14</strong>1Shaw and Sneed Hardware Co., supplies for Vet. Apts <strong>14</strong>9Southern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co., Dec. bill <strong>City</strong> Hall 124The American <strong>City</strong> Magazine, one years subscription 151Public Horks Magazine, one years subscription 151United Tobacco and Candy Co., janitorial supplies 127Central Co., Inc., janitor supplies 127Blue Print and Supply Co., supplies for Engineer 151Crane Co., supplies for Armory 153Akron Brass 11fg. Co., Inc., suprUes for Fire Dept. 135University <strong>of</strong> Hiss., <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> Financial Secretary, spraying 180the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> from 6/1/51 to 10/31/51United Gas Corporation, gas bill for <strong>City</strong> Hall for Dec. 123E. P. Fuller, 6 acknm.Jledgements <strong>14</strong>1The J. E. Neilson Co., Bary Euie Museum expenses <strong>14</strong>7J. B. Hen,rell, Chancery Clerk, reconding warranty deod 153Metts Brothers Harch'18re, supplies for Cemetary upkeep 120Southern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co., Fire Dept, Dec. bill 135Southern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co., Engineer's Office Dec. bill 124John E. Belk, brooms and soap 127For services in holding Special School Bond Election:Mrs. C. E. Horgan, Clerk, one day~,lMrs. Fred Wal,lace, clerk, one day <strong>14</strong>1}ITs. Fannie Heard, bailiff, one day <strong>14</strong>1~ITs. Guy B. Taylor, Sr. commissioner, one day purging books and <strong>14</strong>1one day holding election111'. l1. S. Nyers, Corunissioner, one day purging books and one 11"1day holding election1". H. J 001', (iommissioner, statutory a1lot.Jance for securing 001;.;. <strong>14</strong>1lots, 1 day· pill'ging ·'~>oll books and 1 day holding election~~l. 501.501.501.501.5011.2378.6413.5013.765.754.003.0019.5021.457.5118.3536.44663.46109.191.5065.781.401.6519.5011.L,52.255.005.005.0020.0020.0030.00STREET FU1ID1306130713081308117711781182118412371315G. D. Parker, salary for December - ~p36. 50 tax ,.,hthheldR. L. T id'.Je 11 , salary for December - $3.90 tax withheldIra Mills, salary for DecemberIra Hills, salary for DecemberThe First National Bank, note and interestThe First National Bank, note and interestS:pecial street Improvement Fund # 2, reimbursementThe First National Bank, tax withheld for NovemberRoad Builders EqUipment Co., final paY"1ent on tractorC. P. Fulmer, Deputy Clerk, payroll 1~-22-5lShaH and Sneed Hardl:rare Co., supplies for repairsShm.] and Sneed Hardw~re Co., supplios for repairsShaH and Sneed Hardware Co., material for repairsShaw and Sneed Hard"rare Co., supplies for ShopShaw and Sneed HardHare Co., supplies for repairsSha\.J and Sneed HardHare Co., supplie-:: for Police St[ttionPhillips Clinic, dressing Jessie Gorc1on't footSouthern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co., Dec bill Engineer's OfficeHorgan and Lindsey, flashlight batteriesHyers and Knight Equipment Co., supplies for equipment repairs1-1. S. Darley & Co., red flasher lie;hts liHh s\.JitchStandard Helders Supply Co., shop equipmentHetts Brothers Hardwlre, 1+6 11 galv. pipeMetts Brothers Hardt,rare, suppliesElliott Hard,.]are Co., material and suppliesElliott Hardware Co., suppliesBoyce G. Bratton, care <strong>of</strong> prisoners and turn key<strong>Oxford</strong> Helding Shop, work on equipmentM. n. Hall, 1-lork on equipmentStandard 3ervice Station, gas for tractor235225223228Various241Various2372272392L,3229218221216243237223243237227239229211237237238~163. 50l~n.lO26.8826.87'5,003.335,779.54-15,972.0057.005,646.621,527.452.051.35L~. 57.203.204.352.0019.926.003.37<strong>14</strong>.9310 •. ';.12.282.603.253.6092.501.5012.006.30


".DEMENT - MERIDIANMINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORD..II APJ1ANT HO.TO ~mOl1 ACCCUl'IT NO. A]:1CUlTTUnited Gas Corporation, bill for Decenber - Police StationHet.ts·Srothers IIarduare Co., ;:; 'l'Y~lie3 for equ:'p!:!ont repairsOle ;!iss Servire St3.tion, tire 3nl tabes ['or servo truckOle }!i3S ~Service Statiol1, tires 311d tubes Ior t~l.lc}:Ole Hiss 'service Stc:t.ion, ",0,8h r.ml greaseOx'-:'orel Hotor Company, floor :mat for truckF. ~.J. BeD: &: .son, supplicD for equipment repairs<strong>Oxford</strong> AS:lha1t Co., 3.1 -tons asph:11t Q 08.50J. B. 8a:'penter and Son, rrestono and k8r03eneFerrell ~J. Trnss, snind1e and bearings/,44 Service 3tDtion, "rashes anel lubricationsOzbtlrn-Ahston & Co., supI'lics for equil!BcntOxforel Auto Parts Co., su:':plios for equj,pment rel)Rirs<strong>Oxford</strong> .\ uto Parts t-;o., su"plies for repairs<strong>Oxford</strong> Auto Parts Co., equjpnen'~ for ?olice C3T<strong>Oxford</strong> Auto Parts Co., shop suppliesDaley LUrlbo:>:> Co., Inc., orant~e paintStanr:hrd Oil Company, casoline for servir'o truckStanrl''l.rd Oil Conpnny, ~aso1:lne for service truckSt.'3.ndnrd Oil C01'1pany, g0.301:1.ne for Police Departnont2 18')'),7. -..,-' ,230


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MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDDEMENT - MERIDIANr-'-~A. Gee: lTT !Ie'.Hestel~n A.uto ,\ssociatc ,store, water suppliesSouthern Supply Co., suppliesD'lley 11l.m.I)cr Co., Inc., supr1ie;;n"l.le,y Lumber Co., Inc. tileRoc1


LI490 - ,MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXfORD_.Pursuant to an advertisement in The <strong>Oxford</strong> Eagle for bids on fuel oil to be opened atthe Regular Heeting <strong>of</strong> the Hayor and Board <strong>of</strong> Aldermen on <strong>January</strong> 1, 1952, bids from thefollowing companies were received:Southland Company Yazoo <strong>City</strong>, Nississippi .1033Southern Petroleum Company, Inc. Memphis, Tennessee • 930After carefully considering the above bids, Alderman H. S. Sisk made a motion that thebid from Southland Company be accepted, it being the best and lm·rest bid. This motionwas seconded by Al::lern


f::492, ,MINUTE BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>, CITY OF OXFORDDEMENT - fvlERIDIAN~-:-,--.- -"; .. ~Thirty One Dollars and Thirty Seven Cents on the basjs provided for inHouse Bill No. 76 <strong>of</strong> tho~oner91 Acts <strong>of</strong> th3., ..........,1"..-.,. ••.:.. ..... \.J.,.., r-. ~-.'7'. -.~.....'T ...YeaCs:rr,:? (',rl ~or rO:,:J:' ,'(:r~~_!~ricn '~~,L" '-::u.+~ -r 0: =t,,~,:_~;_·p'[~n('e or' ~he (;ji:'J' Ve~e::r·~ns I!c'r~.:Ji1"lC e1 ilj .,t:'Ol' f~l'c:,cr;ir: :TC-nr "'n(~ 8::~E'" ~ fulJ r':"SCUSC)iCl~ c~· t:w ',io:tt.E~r, ::,lcl0.l':'ari 'G. O. El~:ktt""1~l(e q r;:ottc'l1 th.'1.t tl1C' ;oJ_Jff.:iY:G ~or;;.r.[tni0S b(~ G::_V f 3!1 ~n: ~-~(:!.:nl ~:h':-"J-,n c1- .!>:;,COO.OO 'J['.Cllnf 3?id inSl)l'''c.n~.e: lrr~~. I~obcl·t Torre:r, ~:. IT. ~-:-,1Iridco Insl.)_r.~,n:\e LC81'lc:;.r, D. I~. !;~~:.I'~bbanks[':::.~~~ C 0T1~-311:;, -r •• ! :':CCYl [0 1Jort s IY·lSL:r~l.rlro Ag0nc~Y', S:Jr"l~ c 13 Irlsttr:, Ere : .. C(H~lCJ"', ='Cl"'Ct'"'::-~Ol(~.h8.r:'l ,?~'1,'1. (:O:::-'D.jl::-, ":. L. ::,rCvln's ~'~u-tu,~l InSlu"'~'nce Acer1Cj'. l1.J.'~or·l"1c.l1 :T. ,3. ·:j_s]:ser:or1c~cc:. t.:IC T"lcticr1., it l':,~.s~~8(l lTI1:'r12~Tousl:r :.;~·l·; ~;-s no o:':.~t .. 1or:·:(l.101r, Li~n8 :-:5 <strong>of</strong> -"11e J~5} ··.ssr'Sf3·'~:C2~t roJ..! o


493MINUTE.BOOK No. <strong>14</strong>/ CIIY OJ OXFORDDEMENT - MERIDIAN'-.. c_. _'_-1" .__ :.·.. _:.cc·.c...C •..home appearing on Page 91, Line 23 <strong>of</strong> the 1951 A.ssessnent Roll. Dr. Eothchildrequested that the assessment be reduced f!'om C2,900.00 to ~2,470.00, theamount said property uas assessed for in <strong>1950</strong>. After a discussion <strong>of</strong> the matterAlderman B. O. Elliott made a motion tbat Dr. Bothchild's request be grp.nted 9.ndhis property be reduced. This motion was seconded by Alderman Robert H'. Hickey, passedunanimously and is so ordered.LCame on to bo considered the appointement <strong>of</strong> a ne"l trustee to fill the place madevacant by the expiration <strong>of</strong> Ira L. Horgan's term, said terr.l expiring on <strong>January</strong> 1,1952. After a rHscussion <strong>of</strong> the matter, Alderman H. S. Sisk made a motion that:!vIr. Ira L. Horgan be re-appo::'nted and the motion 1.Jas sec0nded by Alderman B. O.Elliott and carried, and Mr. 110rgan \.Jas unanimously elected for a term <strong>of</strong> fiveyears. Follouing are the names and terms <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> the trustees <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Oxford</strong>Cit;}' Schools:Mr. Will te"Tis, term expires on <strong>January</strong> 1, 1953Hr. C. V. DeShazo, term ecpires on <strong>January</strong> 1, <strong>1954</strong>Dr. A. H. Little, term expires on <strong>January</strong> 1, 1955}fr • D. H. Marchbanks, term expires on <strong>January</strong> 1, 1956Hr. Ira L. Morgan, terT!} expires on <strong>January</strong> 1, 1957.Came on for consideration the matter <strong>of</strong> buying a heater for the light and water crew,and after a discussion <strong>of</strong> the matter, Alderman Eobert H. Hickey made a motion thatthe <strong>City</strong> purchase a stoye from lvIr. T. E. Avent for said crew. This notion Has secondedby Alderman \-J. T. chandler, passed unanimously and is so ordered.**********************Nou, on this 8th J8~' <strong>of</strong> Jnnuary, 1


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