July 19, 196231 '
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 JULY, 1962E
The City Council of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, met in a regular
session in the City of West Memphis at 3:00 o'clock P.M. on the 19th day of
July, 1962. The meeting was called to order by City Clerk Charles F. DeGraff
in the absence of Mayor Howell B. Price. The following Aldermen xere present:
Kirby Leggett, Paul Matthews, Y. G. Sims, C. H. Rowton, 0. I. Bollinger, and
R. E. Eden.
Absent: Aldermen: R. C. Bowie and Earl Felts and City Attorney W. H. Dillahunty.
It being determined a quorum was present, the following proceedings were had
to-wit:
City Clerk DeGraff announced the first order of business xould be an election
for a President Pro Tempore due to the absence of the Mayor. Motion was made by
Alderman Rowton, seconded by Alderman Bollinger that Alderman R. E. Eden be elected
President Pro Tempore. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Ayes: Aldermen: Leggett, Matthews, Sims, Rowton, and Bollinger.
No: None.
Minutes of Council Meeting on July 5th were approved as read.
Proof of Publication for Notice of Bids for Public Liability and Property
Damage Insurance published in Evening Times on June 13th and 20th was read in full.
The following bids xere received:
United Insurance Agency, Inc. $2,777.77
Maryland Casualty Company 2,b95.57
McGonagill-Roberts Insurance Agency 1,796.61
After discussion, President Pro Tem Eden appointed a committee of Aldermen Bollinger,
Matthews, and Leggett to study the bide. City Clerk DeGraff informed theCouncil the
present insurance policy expires 12:01 A.M. July 21st.
An ordinance entitled "An Ordinance To Amend Ordinance No. 41$ Which Is Entitled
An Ordinance For The Adoption Of The Arkansas State Plumbing Code Which Code Promulgates
Rules And Regulations Of The State Board Of Health Governing The Construction, Installation
And Inspection Of Plumbing And Drainage, Authorizing The City Inspector To Enforce Said
Code And Providing For Punishment For Violations Of Such Regulations, And For Other
Purposes." was read the first time. After discussion, motion was made by Alderman Rowton,
seconded by Alderman Matthews that the first reading of the ordinance be approved. Upon
vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Leggett, Matthews, Sims, Rowton, and Bollinger.
No: None.
The Insurance Committee recommended to the Council the low bid of McGonagill-Roberts
be accepted. Thereupon, motion was made by Alderman Matthews, seconded by Alderman Bollinger
that the Public Liability Insurance be awarded to McGonagill-Roberts as per bid received.
Upon vote, the voting xas as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Leggett, Matthews, Sims, Rowton, and Bollinger.
No: None.
Alderman Leggett brought to the Council's attention the cutting of weeds on vacant
lots. After discussion of the problem and ordinance requiring payment, Alderman Leggett
was informed to contact Mr. W. C. Hill, who has charge of cutting weeds on vacant lots.
Alderman Matthews requested information on displaying merchandise on sidewalks, and
was informed an ordinance prohibits the display, and complaints should be made to the
Police Department on violations.
No further business being presented, motion was made by Alderman Bollinger, seconded
by Alderman Rowton to adJourn. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Leggett, Matthews, Sims, Rowton, and Hollinger.
No: None.
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APPROVID: AUGUST 2, 1962