October 19, 1967238
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 19TH DAY OF OCTOBER 1967
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The City Council of the City of Weat Memphis, Arkansas, met in regular session at
its regular meeting place in West Memphis, Arkansas, at 3:00 o'clock P.M. on the 19th day
of October, 1967. The following were present: Mayor Bob Eden, presiding, and Aldermen:
C. T. Rodgers, R. L. Smith, 0. C. Haley, Pritchard Horton, Kirby Leggett, and Paul Matthews;
and City Attorney W. H. Dillahuntp.
Absent: Aldermen F. C. Weis and 0. I. Bollinger.
It being determined a quorum was present, the following proceedings were had to-wit:
Minutes of Council Meeting on October~5, 1967, were approved as read.
Mayor Eden reported the street work in the eastern section has been delayed due to rain
and injury of an O'Neal Paving Company foreman.
The Mayor announced bids would be opened for a Fire Department station wagon as advertised
on September 25th and Police car that had been continued from October 5th. The only bid received
was from McCaa Chevrolet Company for a 1968 Chevrolet Station Wagon $2,l~96.96 Less Trade-in 1961
Ford $300.00 - $2,196.96.
Fire Chief Simmons stated the bid met specifications of the Department. The matter was
discussed, and motion made by Alderman Horton: That the bid of McCaa Chevrolet Company of
$2,196.96 be accepted. The motion was seconded by Alderman Leggett. Upon vote, the voting
was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Rodgers, Smith, Haley, Horton, Leggett, and Matthews.
No: None.
Alderman Weis made a delayed appearance.
Mayor Eden informed the Council purchase of the vehicle xas not included in the budget,
therefore, additional funds would have to be appropriated. Motion was made by Alderman Matthews:
That the sum of $2,196.96 be appropriated for the Fire Department's purchase of the station wagon.
The motion was seconded by Alderman Haley. Upon vote, the voting was as Pollows:
Aye: Aldermen: Rodgers, Smith, Haley, Horton, Leggett, Matthews, and Weis.
No: None.
Mayor Eden announced the Arkansas Municipal League Meeting would beheld October 30th and
31st.
Alderman Horton informed the Council of complaints received that the fence between 27th and
28th Street had not been removed. The position of the City was explained as to the street being
shown on the plat of the subdivision when submitted to the Council, however, the street was never
paved by the subdivider. Petition vacating the street and providing for a sidewalk easement is
to be presented to the Planning Commission on November 1st.
Alderman Smith commented on the abandoned automobiles in the City, and requested enforcement
of City Ordinances pertaining to the matter. ProceduE for disposing of abandoned automobiles was
outlined by City Attorney Dillahunty, and the problem of storage was discussed. Alderman Weis
recommended the matter be tabled until the next meeting in order that a feasible plan may be
considered.
No further business being presented, the meeting was adjourned.
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APPROVED: NOVEMBER 2, 1967
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