January 4, 1963~2
MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST ME2IPHIS, ARKANSAS,
HELD AT TIL'; CITY HALL IN SAID CITY ON THE ETA DAY OF JANUARY 19H . AT 10:00 A.N,. _
The City Council of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, met in an adjourned session in
the City of West Memphis at 10:00 A.M. on the 4th day of January, 19E3. The following were
present: Aldermen: Earl Felts, Kirby Leggett, Paul Matthews, Y. G. Sims, C. H. Rowton,
0. I. Bellinger; President Pro Tempore Eden and City Attorney W. H. Dillahunty.
Absent: Alderman R. C. Pawie.
It being determined a quorum was present, the following proceedings were had to-wit:
Waiver of Notice of Alderman Robert C. Bowie was presented and ordered filed.
President Pro Tempore Eden informed the Council the meeting had been called for
setting a date for a Special Election to fill the vacancy in the office of Mayor.
City Attorney Yd. H. Dillahunty advised the Council after checking the statutes of
the State of Arkansas he is of the opinion a forty-five day period must elapse after the
deadline for qualifying before the election is held. It was brought to the Council's
attention that it is imperative that the election be held as soon as possible due to
pending applications fer Federal Grants, and other important matters pertaining to the
City's operation.
After discussion, Alderman Rowton introduced an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance
Calling A Special Election To Fill The Vacancy In The Office Of Mayor In The City Of
West Memphis, Arkansas, And For Other Purposes," which was read in full by Alderman Matthews.
Alderman Sims then moved that the rule requiring the reading in full of an ordinance
on three di££erent days be dispensed with. The motion was seconded by Alderman Bollinger,
and on the roll being called the voting was as Follows:
Yes: Aldermen: Felts, Leggett, Matthews, Sims, Rowton, Bollinger.
No: None.
The President Pro Tempore declared that more than two-thirds of the membzrs composing
the Council had voted in favor of the motion to suspend the rule and that it was carried.
Alderman Felts then moved that the ordinance as read be adopted. This motion was duly
seconded ,by Alderman Leggett, and on the roll being called the voting was as follows:
Yes: Aldermen: Felts, Leggett, Matthews, Sims, Rowton, Bollinger.
No: None.
The President Pro Tempore declared that the ordinance had been adopted, and then
called attention to the fact that Section a, the emergency section, must be alopted upon
a separate roll call in order to be effective.
Alderman Rowton then read Section 4 again. Alderman Matthews moved that Section ly
be adopted. This motion was duly seconded by Alderman Sims, and on roll call the following
voted
Yes: Aldermen: Felts, Leggett, Matthews, Sims, Rowton, Bollinger.
No: None.
The President Pro Tempore then declared that the ordinance and the emergency section
had been duly passed, and thereupon he signed the ordinance in open Council meeting., his
signature was attested by the City Clerk under the seal of the City.
The ordinance read as follows:
ORDINANCE N0. 431
AN ORDINANCE CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO FILL THE VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF MAYOR IN THE
CITY OF WEST N~iP:IIS, ARKANSAS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, there is a vacancy in the office of Payor of the City of West A;emphis, Arkansas
caused. by the death of Howell B. Price, the term of which office expires on the 31st day
of December, 19E3 and,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the citizens of West i9emphis, Arkansas that such
vacancy be filled without delay, and,
WHERc,AS, the laws of the State of Arkansas provide that such vacancy be filled by
special election and that such special election be called by the City Council
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST NR'~;PHIS,
ARKANSAS:.
Section 1. There shall be a special election in the City of West Memphis, Arkansas,
on the 20th day o£ February, 1963, to fill the vacancy in the office of Mayor, at
which election there shall be elected a tiayor to serve out the unexpired term.
Section 2. Notice of suchelection shall be published and posted in the manner and
at the time required by law.
Section 3. The precincts and polling places for such election shall be those
designated at the last general election.
Section 4. This ordinance being necessary for the immediate preservation of the
public peace, health, safety and welfare of the citizens of 1.7est Memphis, Arkansas,
an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this ordinance shall be in full force
and effect from and after its passage and approval.
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Alderman Leggett cotmnended President Pro Tem Eden for his service to the City
during the illness of Mayor Price and after his death.
Notion was made by Alderman Felts, seconded by Alderman Leggett to adjourn the
meeting subject to call. Upon vote, the votng was as follows:
Yes: Aldermen: Felts, Leggett, Matthews, Si.*ns, P.owton, Hollinger.
No: None.
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ATTEST• F~/
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APPROVED: JAPNARY 17, 1963