April 7, 1948MINUTES OF A REGULAR M~TIPIG OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF WEST MEMPHIS
_ _ _ _ _ APRIL. 7, 194e
The Council of the City of West Memphis in the County of Crittenden, State of Arkansas,
met in a regular session at the City Hall in said City at 7s30 P.M. on the 7th day of April,
1948.
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor, and the roll being called there were:
Presents P. M. Dacus in the 'chair and the following named Aldermens G. W. McAuley,
U. I. Bollinger, Curtis Foster, and R. R. Morley; City Attorney J. H, Spears
and City Clerk L. P. Bernhard.
Aldermen C. H. Rowtan and R. L. Garrison, who were elected on April 6th but
who had not been qualified by the Election Commission, were also present at
the meeting.
City Clerk H. O. Coats, who was elected on April 6th but who had not been
qualified by the Eleetion Commission, was unable to be present at the
meeting.
Mr. T. R. Green, who was recently appointed as Secretary-Manager of the
Chamber of Commerce, was present at the meeting also.
It being determined a quorum was present, the following proceedings were had to-wits
Minutes of the meeting of the City Council on March 17, 1948, were read and approved.
Mr. C. N. Mabie of the Rock Island Railroad appeared before the Council to present
plans for a proposed spur track in the City. Mayor Dacus advised Mr. Mabie that the matter
would be considered and the Council would make a survey of the two proposed locations for
the spur track Monday, April 12th at 4 P.M.
Mayor Dacus advised the Council that he had been discussing with Mr. A. E. Heagler,
Consulting Engineer on the River-Rail Terminal Project, an overall estimate on the cost
per foot for paving streets and improving drainage in the City of west '~emphis as that
work is now the ma3or improvement necessary for the City. Mayor Dacus was authorized by
the Council to advise Mr. Haegler to proceed with the survey.
The parking problem along Broadway and how parking meters might aid this congested
condition was discussed. The City Attorney was instructed to prepare the proper papers
for calling of an election on the question of parking meters in order that the matter be
voted on by the citizens of West Memphis.
An ordinance entitled "An Ordinance calling a special election to determine whether
the City of West Memphis, shall issue bonds for the purpose of the construction of a public
auditorium and a building for housing fire fighting apparatus" was introduced in writing and
read in full by Alderman McAuley.
Upon the roll being called, the following voteds
Aye: G. W. McAuley, 0. I. Bollinger, Curtis Foster, and R. R. Corley.
Nays None.
The proposed City Plan for zoning and building was discussed and action was delayed on
the passage of the Plan until the newly elected Council Members could become familiar with
the Plan. The City Building Insppector was instructed to study the Plan and to give a report
on it at the Council meeting on may 5th.
Chief of Police Bud Holland reported to the Council on the non-payment of 1948 privilege
license. Chief Holland was ordered to contact all firms and individuals who had not paid and
to turn the names of those rho had not paid over to the Mayor and City Attorney, thereupon the
Mayor and City wttorney were instructed to write all who had not paid and advise them they
would be given ten days to pay their license and upon failure to do so would be ordered into
Court.
The City Council also instructed the Chief of Police to check all vehicles in the City
for proper City License and. to order into Court those who had not complied with the Crdinance.
Chief of Police Holland advised the Council he had appointed E. L. Phelps as a night
officer and requested the approval of the Council, and that Mr. Phelps xas appointed to replace
Mr. J. T. Ross, former night officer who had resigned to resume his former work with the City as
guard for prison labor.
Motion was made, passed, and adopted confirming the appointment of E. I.. Phelps as policeman
of the City of West Memphis.
Chief Holland was instructed that when any officer who xas fltrnished uniforms by the City
is no longer a member of the Police Department that the uniforms might be sold to the officer
with a reduction in price for the uniforms or if the former officer did not desire to purchase
the uniforms that they must be returned to the City.
Mr. Cad Butler appeared before the Council to request that the frame addition to his building
at 902 Broadway that he had constructed without a building permit be approved. After discussion
of the matter, it was decided that the application be rejected and that Mr. Butler be required to
tear down the building as it was in violation of the building ordinances of the City.
Mr. Carkeet of Delta Furniture Company appeared before the Council to request information on
an application to build at the rear of the Delta Furniture Store at 12th and Broadway a building of
steel frame, aluminum covered with metal roof and concrete floor. Mr. Carkett was advised that the
application would be approved.
City Clerk L. P. Bernhard advised the Council that he had received an application for a
Watermelon Park at Broadway and 21st Street to be operated by a Mr. LeatherROOd. The Council agreed
that the permit for the Park at this location would be granted provided that the Park be kept in a
sanitary condition at all times.
The Building Inspector presented the building permits
xas made, passed, and adopted to confirm the actions of the
the follawing building permits:
he had authorized to be issued. Motion
Building Inspector in the issuance of
Dauuy Kizett
D. B. Grubb
D. B. Grubb
Booker Posely
Albert Ross
W. F. Blevina
W. H. Haynes
William P. Boxcock
Nadyne Kindworth
Fannie Mae YYhite
Henry Jackson
Theado R. Thomas
William I.. Johnson, Inc.
J. V. Alsbrook
Motion was made by Alderman Morley and seconded by Alderman McAuley to approve, authorize,
ratify, and/or confirm payment of the following bills:
J. W. Williams $40.40 Klndworth Insurance Agency X42.32
Henry Palmer 31.90 Mid-South Oil Co. 5.21
Robert Rucker 27.60 McAuley Wholesale Co. 8.00
John McCul]a r 33.00 McGaa Chevrolet Co. 82.59
John Dabner 33.00 McCaa Chevrolet Co. 10.44
Ed Hudson 32.63 Miss. Pacific Railroad Co. 385.95
J. T~ Holmes 38.25 Saunders Repair Shop 5.00
John Wells 20.25 Road Builders Eqpt. Co. 36.02
Early Pope 21.75 Southwestern Bell Tele. Co. 113.68
Clyde Hill 20.25 Scott-Kelly Furniture Co. 1.53
John Wallace 16.00 Charles J. Upton ~ Co. 140.00
Otho Pulluaim 16.00 YY. M. Appliance Co. .72
Sarah Smith 35.00 W. M. Lumber Co. 7.23
Merchants & Planters Bank 162.54 Wallin-Dickey & Rich Lbr. 7.60
Bragg Auto Co. 182.40 Wallin-Dickey & Rich Lbr. 2.55
Bragg Auto f7o. 13.05 Standard Oil Co. 91.85
Bil-Roy Hotel & Station 10.10 Central Service Station 7.65
Choctaw, Inc. 344.25 W. M. Electric Motor Service 73.$0
Choctaw, Inc. 13.85 W. M. Dire Dept. 378.00
L. E. Conyers 13.00 Farmers Supply Co. 4.25
L. E. Conyers 10.00 J. W. Williams 28.85
Oliver P. Cobb & Co. 140.60 Henry Palmer 32.18
Oliver P. Cobb ~ Co. 46.90 Robert Rucker 24.30
Crittenden County Times 39.60 Brady Sanders 11.54
Commercial Printing Co. 46.82 John McCullar 33.00
Chicago Pump Co. 502.01 John Dabner 33.00
W. 3. Clark 122.75 Ed Hudson 35.25
Dacus lumber Co. 98.93 J. T. Holmes 40.50
W. S; Darley & Co. 25.20 Clyde Hill 24.25
Davis-Weil Mfg. Co. 112.00 John Wells 23.5G
Farmers Supply Co. 5.111 Early Pope 7.2r
Drs. Hamilton & Schoettle 113.00 Sarah Smith 35.00
Holland Implement Co. 10.32 Merchants ~` Planters Bank 207.30
Johnson Tractor Co. 18.Ob S. E. Hatfield 15.00
Johnson Auto Co. 373.76
Johnson Auto Co. 3.50
Upon the matter being called to vote, the following votedr
Aye= G. Y~. McAuley, 0. I. Bollinger, Curtis Foster, and R. R. Morley.
Nayt None. ~.
No further business appearing, the me eting was adourned.
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APPROVED: APRIL 21, 1948