April 19, 1962IdINUTES OF f~, REGULAR AfEEI'ING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST A1Eb1PFTIS, ARKANSAS,
HELD AT THE CITY HALL IN CATD CITY (1N THE 7oTU nnv nF APArT to~v em z qg~..,
The City Council of the City of West A/emphis, Arkansas, met in regular session in
the City of West Memphis at 3:00 o'clock P, M, on the 19th day of April, 1962, The
following were present: Mayor Howell B, Price; Aldermen: C, H, Rowton, Paul Matthews,
O. I, Bollinger, R. C, Bowie, Earl Felts, and Y, G, Sims; and City Attorney {V, H, Dillahunty,
Absent: Aldermen: R. E, Eden and Kirby Leggett,
It being determined a quorum was presort, the following proceedings were had to-wit:
Aiinutes of Council Aieeting on April 5th and 9th were approved as read,
Mayor Price informed the Council the following Petition had been filed:
PETITION
Feb, 12, 1462
We, the undersigned, respectfully petition the West Memphis Park Commission to change
the name of the city-owned baseball park now known as Hospital Field to Evans Field in
honor of the late Airs, Owen Evans, an enthusiastic supporter of the city baseball and
recreation program,
(199 Signatures)
Grafton Moore, a student at 19est Memphis high School, appeared and stated to the Council
A1rs. Owen Evans was well known by the young people of West Memphis, who are interested in
sports. She had kept score at the baseball games, provided rides for the members of the
team, was instrumental in interesting a number of young people in sports, and her efforts
meant a great deal to the young people of West Memphis, After discussion, motion was made
by Alderman Rowton, seconded by Alderman Bollinger: That the matter be taken under
advisement and discussed with the Recreation Commission, who has charge of the Eity's
Parks, Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Ayes: Aldermen: Rowton, Aatthews, Bollinger, Bowie, Felts, Sims,
Nays: None.
Mayor Price brought to the Council's attention the following report:
REPORT OF COPV~+IISSIONE2S
OF
STREET IP4PP.OVEiIENT' DISTRICT' N0, 5
OF 1VEST AtEP1PHIS, ARKANSAS
TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF (VEST AlEP1PHIS, ARKANSAS:
4Ve, the undersigned, the duly elected Commissioners of Street Improvement District
No, 5 of Nest Memphis, Arkansas, hereby report that we have qualified by taicinp, the
oath of office and that we have organized by electing H, L, McGonagill as Chairman and
Walter Rimer as Secretary,
We further report that we have formed plans for the improvement and have ascertained
that the cost of such improvement, exclusive of interest, will be ¢444,100,00, which is
less than 60~ of the value of the real property in the District as shown by the last
county assessment, and we respectfully recommend the appointment of Yancy Sims,
J, C, AfcCaa, Jr „ and G, B, Leyd as assessors for said District to assess the benefits
to be received by each lot or other subdivision of land within the District,
This 11th day of April, 1962,
/S/ H, L, AicGONAGILL
/S/ WALTER B, RIA1%_R
/S/ ABBOTT 1VIDDICCP1BE
Commissioners
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After discussion, the following resolution was introduced in writing and read in full:
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RESOLUTION APPROVING REPORT
AND ELECTING ASSESSORS FOR
STREET IMPRGVEi~'fENT DISTRICT' NO, 5
OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS
WHEREAS, the Commissioners of Street Improvement District No, 5 of West Alemphis.
Arkansas, have made due report to the City Council that they have qualified for office and have
organized, have formed plans for their improvement, and have estimated the cost thereof to be
within the limit allowed by law, and have recommended the appointment of Yancy Sims,
J, C, McCaa, Jr„ and G, B, Loyd, all duly qualified electors of West Aiemphis Arkansas. as
assessors to assess the benefits in said District; now, therefore,
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the report of the Commissioners is approved, and that
Yancy Sims, J, C, NicCaa, Jr„ and G, B, Loyd be and they are hereby elected as
assessors for Street Improvement District No, 5 of (Vest Memphis, Arkansas, and
they are directed to take the oath of office and to assess the benefits to be
received by each and every lot or other tract of land within said District by
reason of the proposed improvement,
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Dlotion was made by Alderman Hollinger, seconded by Alderman Rowton: That the
Resolution as read be adopted, Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows•
Ayes: Aldermen: Rowton, Matthews, Bollinger, Bowie, Felts, Sims,
Nays; None.
Mayor Price informed the Council NIr, R, E, Dilatush, Jr „ a member of the
Recreation Commission, has moved from LVest Memphis, and the appointment of
Jack Hogan has been recommended to fill the unexnired term, Thereupon motion
was made by Alderman hatthews, sec ended by Alderman Rowton: That Jack Hogan be
appointed as a member of the Recreation Commission to fill the unexpired term of
R, E, Dilatush, Jr, Upon ,vote, the voting was as follows:
Ayes: Aldermen: Rowton, Matthews, Bollinger, Bowie, Pelts, Sims,
Nays: None,
htayor Price recommended the reappointment of Bert McElroy as a member of the
Recreation Commission for a term of five years, After discussion, motion cvas
made by Alderman Bowie, seconded by Alderman Felts: That the reappointment of
Bert McElroy as a member of the Recreation Commission in accordance with
Ordinance No, 134 be approved, Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Ayes: Aldermen: Rowton, Matthews, Bollinger, Bowie, Felts, Sims,
Nays: JVone,
Mayor Price recommended the reappointment of Glen May, Harvey LVhite, Joe E, D1cKay,
and LV, A, Perrine as members of the Plumbing Board and Gas Fitters Board for a term
of one year. hlotio^ was made by Alderman Matthews seconded by Alderman Bollinger:
That the reappointment of the members of the Plumbing Board and Gas Fitters Board
be approved, Uoon vote, the voting cvas as follows:
Ayes: Aldermen: Rowton, Matthews, Bollinger, Bowie, Felts, Sims,
Nays: None,
hlay or Price requested the members of the Council to attend the meeting of the
Arkansas Municipal League at LVynne on Wednesday, M1lay 2, 162, at 6;30 P, ht, to
discuss the Legislative Program, and everyone planning to attend to meet at the
City Hall at 5:30 on Niay 2nd,
Dlayor Price announced the Federal Aviation Agency in iVashington D, C, has approved
a loan of $211,552 for construction of an airport,
The Council's attention was directed to a letter addressed to Alderman Y, G. Sims
from the Arkansas Barber's Association Local Number One, 0, B, Fair, Vice-President
requesting legal assistance concerning house barbering, htayor Price was authorized
to reply to the letter that the City evould prosecute violators upon the swearing out
of warrants by members of the Barber Association,
No further businss being presented, motion was made by Alderman Felts, seconded
by Alderman Bowie to adjourn. The voting was as follows:
Ayes: Aldermen: Rowton, D1atthews, Bollinger, IIowie. Felts, Sims,
Nays: None,
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ATTEST
CITY CLER.
APPROVED: hWY 3. l~,~o_