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June 16, 1948MINUTES OF A Rh;GULKK MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF WEST MEMPHIS __ JUNE 16, _194$. The Council of the City of YPeat Memphis in the County of Crittenden, State of Arkansas met in a regular session at the City Hall in said City at 7:30 P.M. on the 16th day of June, 1948. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor, and the roll being called there were: Presents P. M. Dacus i.n the chair and the following named Aldermen= Ourtis Foster, 0. I. Bollinger, C. H. Rowton, and G. W. McAuley; City Attorney J. H. Spears and City Clerk H. 0. Coate. Absents Aldermen R. R. Morley and R. L. Garrison. It being determined a quorum was present, the following proceedings were had to-wit: Minutes of a Council Meeting on June 2, 1948, were read and approved. Mr. A. L. Talkington and Mr. C. N. Mabie of the Rock Island Railroad appeared before the Cound.l to present a proposed spur track to be located in West Memphis extending from the Rock Island Yards at Hulbert north along 1st Street to Polk Street. After discussion of the matter it was thought advisable to have a public hearing on the matter before any action be taken by the Council on the approving a location, thereupon the date for the hearing was set for 7:30 P.M. July 2, 1948. 1{ayor Dacus advised the Council that the W. K. Ingram Construction Company has a dragline that could be obtained by the City, and that the City -vas urgently in need of a dragline for sewer construction, laying water lines, and road work; thereupon the following contract was proposed: L E A S E C O N T R A C T This Contract made and entered into this 1st day of June, 1948, by and between W. K. Ingram, hereinafter referred to as lessor, and the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, hereinafter referred to as lessee. WITNESSETHs That the lessor hereby lets, leases and demises unto the lessee the following described property to-wit: 1 Bucyrus-Erie Model 10-B Shovel and Dragline Combination complete with 3/8 yard Dragline 'Bucket with Buds H P 260 Gasoline Engine No. 283792, Serial No. 46651 and 1 3/8 yard Clam Shell Bucket upon the following terms a~ conditions= 1. The Lessee agrees to pay and the lessor agrees to accept as rental for said equipment hereinabove described the sum of Six Hundred ("600.00) Dollars per month beginning on June 1, 1948, and a like sum due and payable on the first day of each succeeding month during the term hereof. 2. It is further stipulated and agreed that this contract shall run until such time as it may be terminated by the lessee; that the lessee shall have the right and option to terminate this agreement at any time by giving thirty (30) days written notice of its intention to terminate said lease contract. 3. It is further agreed and understood between the parties hereto that should the lessee pay ae rental on said equipment a sum equivalent to Eight Thousand ('$8,000.00) Dollars plus interest at the rate of six per cent (6~) per annum from June 1, 1948, then and in that event the lessor will execute and deliver a proper conveyance of said equipment to lessee. li. It is further agreed and understood between the parties hereto that the lessee shall main- tain said equipment and keep it in as good repair as it nox is, save for natural wear and tear and the action of the elements thereon excepted. 5. Lessor further convenants that he is the owner of said equipment; that it is free of any and all ancumbrances or liens of at~y kind whatsoever; that he will during the term hereof defend title to same against the lawful claims of any and all persona whomsoever. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands and seals this day of June, 1948. _ ATTEST: er W. .Ingram, essor CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS gy ~ ~'\ o~ U--~ci(-'a-- Mayor ~; After discussion of the matter, the following motion was made by Alderman McAuleys That the r, Mayor of the City of West Memphis be and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute said Ii contract on behalf of the City of West Memphis. The motion was seconded by Alderman Foster and upon the matter being ca]1ed to vote, the '~ following voteds '' Aye: Curtis Foster, 0. I. Bollinger, C. H. Rowton, and G. W. McAuley. 'r~ Nays None. Mr. T. R. Creep, Secretary-Manager of the Chamber of Commerce, requested the Council to 'I institute condemnation proceedings to obtain certain property lying within the corporate limits ~; of the City of West Memphis bounded on the south by the Mississippi River and on the north of j that portion of easement controlled by the St. Francis Levee District. After discussion the matter was taken under advisement by the Council. The City Attorney was instructed by the Council to prepare an ordinance creating a Civil Service Commission for the City of West Memphis. The Building Inspector presented the building permits he had authorized to be issued. 1[otion was made, passed, and adopted to confirm the actions of the Building-Inspector in the issuance of the following building permi.tss J. V. Mize Savings Auto Company F. F. Finley W. H, Byrd Max Simldn J. Wilson F. E. Denson George Herat Fagan ectric C. D. tcheraon Motion was made by Alderman McAuley to adjourn the meeting until 7:30 P.M. Friday, July 2, 19l~8. The motion was seconded by Alderman Rowton, and upon being called to vote, the following voteds Ayes Curtis roster, ©. I. Bollinger, C. H. Rowton, and G. W. McAuley. Nays Marie. ATTEST: • ~ ~~~ MAY APPROYEDs JULY 7, 1948