October 5, 1962~/
MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS,
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City Council of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, met in an adJourned session
in the City of Weat Memphis at 3:k0 P.M. on the 5th day of October, 1962. The meeting
was called to order by the Mayor. The following were present: Aldermen Bob Eden,
Earl Felts, Kirby Leggett, Paul Matthews, Y. 0. Sims, C. H. Rowton, 0. I. Bollinger,
and City Attorney W. H. Dillahunty.
Absent: Aldermen R. C. Bowie
It being determined a quorum was present, the following proceedings were had
to-wit:
Mayor Price informed the Council the Chamber of Commerce had sponsored a
meeting of business men and other citizens interested in obtaining the proposed new
industry Burch Plow Company. At the meeting it has been recommended that a Special
Election be called for voting on a bond ieaue for financing of the industry. After
discussion of the setting of the date oY election it was ascertained that the
election could not beheld on November 6th due to insufficient time for publishing
Notices. Motion was made by Alderman Bollinger seconded by Alderman Eden: That
election on bond issue for Burch Plow Company beset for Tuesday, November 20, 1962,
and the City Attorney be requested to have Notice published as required by law. Upon
vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Eden, Felts, Leggett, Matthews, Sims, Rowton.
No: None.
It was brought to the Councils attention that on August 2~, 1962, the Council
had gone on record as opposing issuing of bonds under Amendment ly9 and recommended
that any financing be under Act 9. After discussion, due to the change in amount of
bonds to be issued, motion was made by Alderman Eden, seconded by Alderman Rowton:
That the City Council go on record as supporting a bond issue for Burch Plow Company
under Amendment 1~9 of $750,000.00 and under Act 9 of $250,000.00. Upon vote, the
voting was as follows:
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Ayer Aldermen: Eden, Felts, Leggett, Matthews, Sims, Rowton.
No: None.
No further business being presented, motion was made by Alderman Bollinger,
seconded by Alderman Sims to adjourn the meeting. Upon vote, the voting was as
follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Eden, Felts, Leggett, Matthews, Sims, Rowton.
No: None.
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APPROVED: OCTOBER 18, 1962