January 3, 1963 (2)MINUTES OF A REGULAR Pirr.TIIQG OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST N~IPHIS, ARKANSAS,
HELD AT THE CITY FALL IN SAID CITY ON THE 3RD DAY OF JADIUARY. 19E'i. AT l:nS p_rn_
The City Council of the City o£ West Memphis, Arkansas, met in a regular session
in the City of West Memphis at 3:0$ P.M. on the 3rd day of January, 19F3. The followring
were present: Aldermen: Earl Felts, Kirby Leggett, Paul Patthews, Y. G. Sims, C. H. Rowton,
0. I. Bollinger, and Bob Eden; and City Attorney W. H. Dillahunty.
Absent: Alderman R. C. Bowie.
It being determined a quorum was present, the following proceedings were had to-wit:
City Clerk Charles F. DeGraff announced due to the death o£ Mayor Price a President
Pro Tempore would have to be elected. Motion was madeby Alderman Matthews, seconded by
Alderman Rowton: That Alderman Bob Eden be elected President Pro Tempore. There being no
further nominations, the voting was as Follows:
Yes: Aldermen: Felts, Leggett, Matthews, Sims, Rowton, Bollinger.
No: None.
Minutes of Meetings of December 20th were approved as read.
"lresident Pro Tempore Eden expressed appreciation to the Ccuncil for their cc-operation
while he has been serving as President Pro Tempore, and requested their assistance in the
Future while he serves in that capacity.
The President Pro Tempore informed the Council the appointments of Chief of the Police
Department and Chief of the Fire Department were for the term of office o£ Mayor Price, and
would now have to be reappointed. Thereupon, he recomar~ended the reappointment of Police
Chief H. D. Holland and Fire Chief Elmo Anderson. Motion was made by Alderman Bollinger,
seconded by Alderman Leggett: That H. D. Holland be appointed Chief of Police Department
and Elmo Anderson, Chief of Fire Department, said appointments be effective until an election
is held. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Yes: Aldermen: Felts, Leggett, Matthews, Sims, Rowton, Bollinger.
No: None.
The Council was informed members of Fire Departments of surrounding cities had stoodby
at the three fire stations and members of the Arkansas State Police and Sheriff's Office
had also assisted in order that the Firemean and Policemen could attend Mayor Price's
funeral. After discussion, motion was made by Alderman Bollinger, seconded by Alderman Rowton:
That the City Attorney be requested to prepare resolution of appreciation.
President Pre Tempore Eden infcrmed the Council he had appointed Aldermen Rowton, Bollinger,
and Leggett as additional members of the Police Committee tc assist him and Alderman Bowie,
and after a conference with Chief Holland and Assistant Chief Thompson the committee recommends
the addition of six men and one woman to the Department. After discussion of the matter,
motion was made by Alderman Bollinger, seconded by Alderman Matthews: That an additional sum
of $23,000 be appropriated for the Police Department in the 19F3 Budget. Upon vote, the voting
was as follows:
Yes: Aldermen: Felts, Leggett, Matthews, Sims, Rowton, Bollinger.
No: None.
City Clerk Charles F. DeGraff informed the Council he had received a letter from the
Federal Housing and Home Finance Agency's regional office in Dallas stating the Cit•y's
application for federal assistance for sewer and water facilities had been received and
will be processed as soon as possible.
City Attorney W. H. Dillahunty was requested to prepare a Memorial Resolution for
Iwiayor Price.
Motior. was made by Alderman Leggett, seconded by Alderman Rowton to adjourn the meeting
subject to call. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Yes: Aldermen: Felts, Leggett, Matthews, Suns, Rowton, Bollinger.
No: None.
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APPROVnD: JANUARY 17, 19E3