August 2, 196233
MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMFHIS,
__ ARIL4NSAS, HELD AT THE CITY HALL IN SAID CITY ON THE 16TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1962, AT 3 F.M.
The City Council of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, met in an adjourned
session in the City of West riemphis at 3:00 o~clock P.NI. on the 16th day of August,
1962. The meeting was called to order by President Pro Tempore Eden.
The following were present:
Aldermen: Y. G. Sims, 0. I. Bollinger, R. C. Bowie, Kirby Leggett, and Paul Matthews;
and City Attorney W. H. Dillahunty.
Absent: I"iayor Howell B. Price and Aldermen: C. H. Rowton and Earl Felts.
It being determined a quorum was present, the following proceedings were had to-rat:
Motion was made by Alderman Sims, seconded by Alderman Bowie: That the Council
Meeting of August 2, 1962, be adjourned. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Sims, Bollinger, Bowie, Leggett, Matthews.
No: None.
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APPROVED: SEPTEhIBER 6, 1962
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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 2ND DAY F A i('1iST,~gE 9~ AT ~ F M
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 2nd day of August, 1962. The meeting
was called to order by City Clerk Charles F. DeGraff in the absence of Mayor Howell B. Price.
The following Aldermen were present: Paul Matthews, Y. G. Sims, C. H. Rowton, R. C. Bowie,
R. E. Eden, Earl Felts, and Kirby Leggett; and City Attorney W. H. Dillahunty.
Absent: None.
It being determined a quorum was present, the following proceedings were had to-wit:
City Clerk Charles DeGraff announced the first order of business would be an election
for a President Pro Tempore due to the absence of the Mayor. Motion was made by
Alderman Leggett, seconded by Alderman Bowie that Alderman Eden be elected President Pro Tempore.
Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Matthews, Sims, Rowton, Bowie, Felts, Leggett.
No: None.
Minutes of Council Meeting on July 19, 1962, were approved as read.
An ordinance entitled "An Ordinance To Amend Ordinance No. kls 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 1lrainage, Authorizing The City Inspector To Enforce Said Code And
Providing For Punishment For Violations Of Such Regulations, And For Other Purposes" was read
the second time. Motion was made by Alderman Bollinger, seconded by Alderman Matthews: The
second reading of the ordinance be approved as read. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Alderman: Matthews, Sims, Rowton, Howie, Felts, Leggett.
No: None.
City Attorney Dillahunty informed the Council the Police Department has acquired a dog
that is to be trained by the Department for police work, and he had prepared an ordinance for
the Council's consideration for the protection of the dog. Thereupon an ordinance entitled
"An Ordinance Making It Unlawful For Any Person To Mistr~, Injure, Kill, Or Molest Any Police
Dog Or To Interfere With The Functions Of Said Police Dog" was read. After discussion, motion
was made by Alderman Rdton, seconded by Alderman Leggett: That the first reading of the
ordinance be approved. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Matthews, Sims, Rowton, Bowie, Felts, Leggett.
No: None.
President Pro Tempore Eden informed the Council Mayor Price has contemplated an addition
to Improvement District No. 5 of 750 feet on the end of South Walker Street. It has been
ascertained the cost will be approximately $2,690.10, and the Housing Authority has agreed to
pay 50~ of the cost. After discussion, motion was made by Alderman Rowton, seconded by
Alderman Leggett: That Weymouth Construction I;ompany, the contractor for Improvement
District No. 5, be authorized to construct an additional 750 feet on the end of South Walker
Street. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Matthews, Sims, Rowton, Bowie, Felts, and Leggett.
No: None.
Preaident Pro Tempore Eden advised the Council several matters are pending, therefore,
it would be necessary to adjourn the meeting subject to call. Thereupon, motion was made by
Alderman Leggett, seconded by Alderman Rauton: That the meeting be adjourned subject to call.
Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Matthews, Sims, Rowton, Bowie, Felts, and Leggett.
No: None.
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