May 20, 1969MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING} OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS,
HELD ON THE 20TH DAY OF MAY, 1969.
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The City Council of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, met in special session at its
regular meeting place in Weet Memphis, Arkansas, at 4:45 P.M. on the 20th day of May, 1969.
The following were present: Mayor Bob Eden, and Aldermens Kirby Leggett, C. T, Rodgers,
R. L. Smith, F. C. Weis, R. T. Bentley, R. C. Bowie, and Pritchard Horton; and City Attorney
R. E. Wallin.
Absent: Alderman H. R. Dabbs.
It being determined a quorum was present, the following proceedings were had to-wit:
Notice of the Special Meeting was as follows:
T0: R. T. BENTLEY
R. C. BOWIE
H. 8. HABB9
PRITCHARD HORTON
KIRHY LEGGETT
C. T. RODGERS
ROBERT SMITH
F. C. WEIS, ALDERMEN, CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS
You are hereby notified there will be a Special Meeting of the Council of the City of Weat Memphis,
at 4:45 P.M. Tuesday, May 20, 1969, in the City Hall in West Memphis, Arkansas, for the purpose of
action to be taken in the Joe Whitley matter and ambulance service.
Witness my hand this 19th day of May, 1969.
ATTEST:
/S/ CHARLES F. DEGRAFF, CITY CLERK
/S/ BOB EDEN, MAYOR
WAIVER OF NOTICE AND CONSENT TO SPECIAL MEETING
We, the undersigned, do hereby accept notice of this Special Meeting, waiving any and all
irregularities in the service of notice and do hereby consent and agree that the Council of the
City of West Memphis, Arkansas, shall meet at their regular meeting place at 4:45 P.M. on the
20th day of May, 1969, for the following purpose:
Action on the Joe Trlhitley matter and ambulance service.
/S/ H. R. DABBS
F. C. WEIS
KIRBY LEGGETT
R. T. BENTLEY
C. T. RODGERS
PRITCHARD HORTON
ROBERT C. BOWIE
ROBERT L. SMITH
Mayor Eden informed the Council the employment of Joe Whitley was a matter to be considered
by the Council, and requested report from the Committee composed of Aldermen Horton and Rodgers.
Alderman Horton stated the recommendation of the committee was that Joe Whitley be hired by the
City at rate of $75.00 per month for a period of six months. He would work directly under the
supervision of Mr. 0. C. Haley or the Director of the Boys' Club. He would teach 7, 8, and 9
year old boys the basic fundamentals of baseball. He would work not only at the Boys' Club in
the north part of town, but also in the south part. A schedule for his clinics is to be worked out
by Mr. Haley. After discussion, motion was made by Alderman Leggett, seconded by Alderman Smith:
That recommendation of the committee be accepted in the employment of Joe Whitley. Upon vote, the
voting was as follows:
Ayes: Aldermen: Leggett, Rodgers, Smith, Weis, Bentley, Bowie, and Horton.
Nays: None.
Report on progress being made in securing ambulance service was made by Mayor Eden, who
stated did riot•_know if plans could be completed by June 30th, the date Citizens Ambulance service
is to be discontinued. The Mayor proposed the City of West Memphis subsidize Citizens Ambulance
service $500.00 a month until the matter can be worked out. After discussion of other ambulance
services, mdtion was made by Alderman Rodgers, seconded by Alderman Weis: That the Mayor be
authorized to subsidize Citizens Ambulance Service up to $500.00 a month until other service is
available on permanent basis. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Ayes: Aldermen: Leggett, Rodgers, Smith, Weis, Bentley, Bowie, and Horton.
Nays: None.
No further business being presented, the meeting was adjourned.
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APPROVED: JUNE 5, 1969