February 16, 1966~-
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS,
HELD AT THE CITY HALL IN SAID CITY ON THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1966.
The City Council of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, met in regular session at its
regular meeting place in West Memphis, Arkansas, at 3:00 o'clock P.M. on the 17th day of
February, 1966. The following were present: Mayor Bob Eden, City Attorney W. H. Dillahunty,
and Aldermen: Paul Matthews, C. H. Rowton, F. C. Weis, Franklin Bassett, R. C. Bowie, and
Earl Felts.
Absent: Aldermen Kirby Leggett and 0. I. Bollinger.
It being determined a quorum was present, the following proceedings were had to-wit:
Mintittes of Council Meeting on February 3, 1966, were approved as read.
Mr. G. W. Brewer, District Manager - Freight Sales for Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
Railroad Company and Mr. G. E. Rothrock, General Traffic Agent, Union Pacific Railroad, appeared
before the Council to explain the position of their Railroads in the proposed Union Pacific-
Rock Island Railroad Merger and sale of Rock Island's Southern Properties to Southern Pacific,
said merger pending before the Interstate Commerce Commission. After discussion, motion was made
by Alderman Bowie: That the Council remain neutral in the matter of the Railroad Merger. The
motion was seconded by Alderman Matthews. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Yes: Aldermen: Matthews, Rowton, Weis, Bassett, Bowie, and Felts.
No: None.
Mayor Eden recommended the appointment of J. D. f"~ " Burnett as an Airport Commissioner to
fill the unexpired term of Don Monroe, who had moved/G7es~ Memphis. Motion was made by Alderman
Matthews: That the appointment of J. D. Burnett as a member of the Airport Commission in
accordance with Ordinance No. 1122 be approved. The motion was seconded by Alderman Rowton. Upon
vote, the voting was as follows:
Yes: Aldermen: Matthews, Rowton, Weis, Bassett, Bowie, and Felts.
No: None.
The Mayor announced the next order of business would be opening of bids for one Crawler
Tractor as per Notice for Bids published February 1, 1966, in the Evening Times. The only bid
was from Arkansas Tractor Company as follows:
February 17, 1966
City of West Memphis
West Memphis, Arkansas
Gentlemen:
We hereby submit a bid of $6150.00 for one D-310 Case Crawler with 42 horsepower diesel
engine. The specifications on the crawler are as follows:
14 inch street pads
Engine preheater
Heavy duty grille
6 blade suction fan
Anti-freeze
Dual headlamps and tail l~~ht
Foot and hand throttles
Master foot brake
Foot clutch
Upholstered seat and armrests
Adjustable seat
Heavy duty industrial swinging drawbar
Oil pressure gauge
Heat indicator gauge
Ammeter
Hourmeter
Key switch
Hydraulic power angle blade
OPTION: The D-310 crawler with specifications the same as above with the exception of
Hydraulic power angle blade and replaced with a Mechanical angle blade may be purchased
for $5496.00.
Very truly yours,
ARKANSAS TRACTOR CCNiPANY
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Hy /S/ C. S. RIGGAN, PRES.
Mayor Eden appointed a committee of Aldermen Rowton, Weis, and Matthews to study the bid.
Thereupon, motion was made by Alderman Felts: That the Committee of Aldermen Rowton, Weis,
and Matthews canvass the bid and be authorized to award the contract. The motion was seconded
by Alderman Bowie: Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Yes: Aldermen: Matthews, Rowton, Weis, Bassett, Bowie, and Felts.
No: None.
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Mr. Charles Hampton of the Engineering Department brought to the Councils attention
the parking problems at the Post Office on Bond Street. Mayor Eden stated he would contact
Postmaster Donald Hall with reference to moving the Drive-in Box further west in order to
provide additional parking.
No further business being presented, the mebting was adjourned.
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APPROVED: MARCH 3, 1966