March 21, 1968;~~-3
MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CIT7 OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS,
HAD AND HELD ON MARCH 21, 1968.
The City Council of the City of Weat Memphis, Arkansas, met in regular session at
its regular meeting place in Weat Memphis, Arkansas, at 3:00 o'clock P.M. on the 21st
day of March, 1968. The following were present: Mayor Bob Eden, presiding, and
Aldermens 0. C. Haley, Pritchard Horton, Kirby Leggett, C. T. Rodgers, and F. C. Weis,
and City Attorney Dillahunty.
Absent: Aldermen: Paul Matthews, R. L. Smith, and 0. I. Bollinger.
It being determined a quorum was present, the following proceedings were had to-wits
Minutes of Council Meeting on March 7th and 15th were approved ae read.
Mayor Eden introduced the DeMolays selected as Junior City Officials for the day, and
stated the Junior Officials would conduct a Council Meeting after ad3ournment of the regular
session.
Alderman Weis, member of the Insurance Study Committee, presented recommendation of the
Committee that United Insurance Agency of Arkansas, Inc. be awarded the Comprehensive
Automobile Liability and Crittenden Insurance Agency, Inc. the Workmen's Compensation and
Comprehensive General Liability Insurance as per bids. After diacueaion, motion was made by
Alderman Leggett, seconded by Alderman Haley: That the recommendation of the Insurance Study
Committee be accepted. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermens Haley, Horton, Leggett, Rodgei8, and Weis.
No: None.
Mayor Eden informed the Council Mr. G. W. McAuley'e one year term as a member of the
Planning Commission had expired, and recommended hie reappointment for a five year term.
Motion was made by Alderman Rodgers, seconded by Alderman Horton: That appointment of
G. W. McAuley ae a member of the Planning Commission be confirmed. Upon vote, the voting
was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Haley, Horton, Leggett, Rodgers, and Weie.
No: None.
The Mayor recommended the reappointment of the Electric Examiners Board as follows:
W. A. Perrine, Freeman Finley, C. V. Griffin, and Nolan Wheeler. After diacueaion, motion
was made by Alderman Weis, seconded by Alderman Leggett: That the Council accept the
recommendation of the Mayor for reappointment of the Electric Examiners Board. Upon vote,
the voting xsa as follows:
Ayes Aldermen: Haley, Horton, Leggett, Rodgers, and We1a.
Nos None.
Mayor Eden brought to the Council's attention I. M. Hanna, Carl Reavis, Hoyt Epting, and
Harvey White have been serving on the Plumbing Examiners Hoard and the Gaa Examiners Board;
and recommended the reappointment of the Boards. Thereupon, motion was made by Alderman Haley,
seconded by Alderman Horton: That the recommendation of the Mayor for the appointments to the
Plumbing and Gas Examiners Hoards be approved. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Haley, Horton, Leggett, Rodgers, and Weis.
No: None.
Alderman Horton requested a summary of what will come before the Council be sent to the
Aldermen three or four days prior to the meeting. The problem of an official cut-off date for
matters to be presented was considered, and City Attorney Dillahunty brought to the Council's
attention the rule that matters requiring a legal opinion be presented to the City Attorney's
office at least seven days prior to the meeting. The suggestion was made that an outline of
the known agenda be submitted to the Council Tuesday before the meeting.
Alderman Horton informed the Council due to children walking where the unnamed street was
vacated between 27th and 28th Streets, the area has become a loblolly and requested the sidewalk
be constructed as soon se possible. Mayor Eden instructed Mr. Charles Hampton of the Engineering
Department to place sand in the loblolly until weather permits construction of a sidewalk.
No further business being presented, the meeting was adjourned.
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APPROVED: APRIL !:, 1968
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