November 20, 19691~U`
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS,
HELD ON THE 20TH IY~,Y OF NOVEMBER 1969.
The City Council of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, met in a regular session at
its regular mewing place in West Memphis, Arkansas, at 1:30 o'clock P.M, on the 20th day
of November, 1969. The following were present: Mayor Bob Eden presiding, and Aldermen:
I1. R. Dabbs, Pritchard Horton, C. D. Hutcherson, C. T. Rodgers, Robert L. Smith,
R. T. Bentley, and R. C. Bowie; and City Attorney R. E. Wallin.
Absent: Alderman F. C. Weis.
It being determined a quorum was present, the following proceedings were had to-wit:
Minutes of Council Meeting on November 6, 1969, were approved as read.
Firs. Alma Ross appeared and requested a six month extension of trailer permit at
701 S. 8th Street due to illness of her husband it is necessary to have living quarters
adjacat to their store. After discussion, motion was made by Alderman Rodgers, seconded
by Alderman Dabbs: That due to hardship permission be graved for additional six months
for a trailer at 701 S. 8th. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Dabbs, Horton, Hutcherson, Rodgers, Smith, Bentley, and Bowie.
No: None.
Mayor Eden announced bids for a prefabricated bridge on Rich Road at the Diversion
Ditch as advertised in the Evening Times on November 5th and 12th would be received.
Mr. Cy Bond, Jr., Engineer for the project, informed the Council plans had been received
by John Smith of Little Rock; Dale Baughman, Tuckerman; Mississippi Valley Contractors,
Paragould; and W. L. Sharpe Construction Company, Memphis. The following bids were
received:
Mississippi Valley Contractors $23,771.50
W. L. Sharpe 19,477.50
Dtr. Bond informed the Council the bridge would be 75' with walkways on each side to be of
precast concrete slab constructed according to Arkansas Highway specifications under his
supervision. Thereupon, motion. was made by Alderman Horton, seconded by Alderman Dabbs:
Award Contract to low bidder subject to checking figures of bid. Upon vote, the voting
was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Dabbs, Horton, Hutcherson, kodgers, Smith, Bentley, and Bowie.
No: None.
City Attorney Wallin presented an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance To Change 'The Name
Of School Street To keverend S. L. Henry Street" as requested on November 6th. The ordinance
was read, and motion made by Alderman Rodgers, seconded by Alderman Hutcherson: That the
first reading of the ordinance be approved. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Dabbs, Horton, Hutcherson, Rodgers, Smith, Bentley, and Bowie.
No: None.
The Mayor brougtt to the Council's attention the necessity of a machine for collecting
leaves, and stated a machine could be obtained from Choctaw, Inc. on a lease purchase agreement
11 months $230.00 and $270.00 for final payment. After discussion of the leaf problem, type of
machine, bids, and purchase agreements a committee of Aldermen Bowie, Rodgers, and Horton was
appointed to obtain prices from other companies as to leaf collecting machines. Motion was
made by Alderman Smith, seconded by Alderman Bentley: That the Committee be authorized to
purchase a leaf machine or authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a lease purchase
contract for a machine. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Dabbs, Horton, Hutcherson, Rodgers, Smith, Bentley, and Bowie.
No: None.
Alderman Weis made a delayed appearance.
Mayor Eden brought to the Council's attention codification of the City's ordinances. The
matter was discussed and the Mayor and City Attorney requested to obtain additianl information.
List of bids received by the Utility Commission for transformers and equipment was presented
with recommendation of the Commission that contract be awarded to C. L. Griffin in amount of
$17,334.00. After discussion, motion was made by Alderman Rodgers, seconded by Alderman Hutcherson:
'Chat accept recommendation of Utility Commission and award contract to C. L. Griffin. Upon vote,
the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Dabbs, Horton, Hutcherson, Rodgers, Smith, Weis, Bentley, and Bowie.
No: None.
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Mayor Eden and Alderman Smith reported on the Afunicipd League Convention held in
Hot Springs.
Budget meeting was set for 6-:30 P.M. Tuesday, November 25th.
Alderman Bowie brought to the Council's attention street lights have not been burning
in the southeastern section of the City in the vicinity of Madison and Jackson from 8th Street east.
Alderman Horton stated due to excavations at Walker and Broadway the street should be repaired.
No further business being presented, the meeting was adjourned.
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APPROVED: DECEMBER 18, 1969