January 17, 1963 (2)75
_ __ NIINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WFST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS,
HELD AT THE CITY HALL IN SAID CITY ON THE 17TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1963, AT 3:05 P.M.
The City Council of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, met in a regular session
in the City of West i,emphis at 3:05 P.M. on the 17th day of January, 1963. The Following
were present: Aldermen: C. H. Rowton, Paul Matthews, Earl Felts, Kirby Leggett, Y. G. Sims,
R. C. Bowie, and Bob Eden; and City Attorney W. H. Dillahunty.
Absent: Alderman 0. I. Bollinger.
It being determined a quorum was present, the fallowing proceedings were had to wit:
City Clerk Charles F. DeGraff announced it would be necessary to elect a President
Pro Tempore. Motion was made by Alderman Rowton, seconded by Alderman Bowie: That
Alderman Bob Eden be elected President Pro Tempore. There being no further nominations,
the voting was as follows:
Yes: Aldermen: Rowton, Matthews, Felts, Leggett, Sims, and Bowie.
No: None.
Minutes of Meetings on January 3rd and 4th were approved as read.
City Attorney W. H. Dillahunty presented Resolutions expressing appreciation to
the Fire Departments of Wynne, Marianna, Brinkley, Marked Tree, Forrest City, and
Jonesbora.for providing personnel to relieve members of the West Memphis Fire Department
in order that they might attend the funeral services for Mayor H. B. Price. Thereupon,
motion was made by Alderman Matthews, seconded by Alderman Bowie that the Resolutions as
presented be adopted. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Yes: Aldermen: Rowton, Matthews, Felts, Leggett, Sims, and Bowie.
No: None.
RESOLUTION N0. 252
WHEREAS, the members of the West Memphis Fire Department were desirous of attending
the funeral services for Mayor H. B. Price, and
WHEREAS, this would not have been possible but for the kind gesture on behalf of the
Fire Department o£ Wynne, Arkansas, who provided personnel to relieve members of the
West Memphis Fire Department, and
WHEREAS, the City Council of West Memphis, Arkansas, wishes to express the sincere
appreciation it and the West Memphis Fire Department feels for the kind gesture,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Wynne, Arkansas, and its Fire
Department be given a copy of this Resolution as a small token of sincere appreciation.
RESOLUTION N0. 253
WHEREAS, the members of the V1est Memphis Fire Department were desirous of attending
the funeral services for Mayor H. B. Price, and
WHEREAS, this would not have been possible but for the kind gesture on behalf of the
Fire Department of Marianna, Arkansas, who provided personnel to relieve members of the
West Memphis Fire Department, and
WHEREAS, the City Council of West Memphis, Arkansas, wishes to express the sincere
appreciation it and the West Memphis Fire Department feels for the kind gesture,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Marianna, Arkansas, and its Fire
Department be given a copy of this Resolution as a small token of sincere appreciation.
RESOLUTION NO_2$4
WHEREAS, the members o£ the West Memphis Fire Department were desirous o£ attending
the funeral services for Mayor H. B. Price, and
WHEREAS, this would not have been possible but for the kind gesture on behalf of the
Fire Department of Brinkley, Arkansas, who provided personnel to relieve members of the
West Memphis Fire Department, and
WHEREAS, the City Council of irlest Memphis, Arkansas, wishes to express the sincere
appreciation it and the West Memphis Fire Department feels for the kind gesture,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Brinkley, Arkansas, and its Fire
Department be given a copy of this Resolution as a small token of sincere appreciation.
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RESOLUTION N0. 255
WHEREAS, the members of the West Memphis Fire Department were desirous o£ attending
the funeral services for Mayor H. B. Price, and
WHEREAS, this would not have been possible but for the kind gesture on behalf of the
Fire Department of Marked Tree, Arkansas, who provided personnel to relieve members of the
West Memphis Fire Department, and
WHEREAS, the City Council of West Memphis, Arkans~, wishes to express the sincere
appreciation it and the West Memphis Fire Department feels for the kind gesture,
N051, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Marked Tree, Arkansas, and its
Fire Department be given a copy of _this Resolution as a small token of sincere
appreciation.
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RESOLUTION N0. 256
WHEREAS, the members of the West Piemphis Fire Department were desirous of attending
the funeral services for Mayor H. B. Price, and
WHEREAS, this would not have been possible but for the kind gesture on behalf of the
Fire Department of Forrest City, Arkansas, who ]provided personnel, to relieve members of
the West Memphis Fire Department, and
WHEREAS, the City Council of West Memphis, Arkansas, wishes to express the sincere
appreciation it and the West Memphis Fire Department feels £or the kind gesture,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Forrest City, Arkansas, and its
Fire Department be given a copy of this Resolution as a small token of sincere appreciation.
RESOLUTION N0. 257
WHEREAS, the members of the Ydest Memphis Fire Department were desirous of attending
the funeral services for Mayor H. B. Price, and
WIiEREAS, this would not have been possible but for the kind gesture on behalf of the
Fire Department of Jonesboro, Arkansas, who provided personnel to relieve members o£ the
West Memphis Fire Department, and
WHEREAS, the City Council of West Memphis, Arkansas, wishes to express the sincere
appreciation it and the West Memphis Fire Department feels for the kind gesture,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas, and its
Fire Department be given a copy of this Resolution as a small token of sincere appreciation.
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Resolution expressing appreciation to the Arkansas State Police and Hobby Sanders
was presented by the City Attorney, Also. Motion was made by Alderman Sims, seconded
by Alderman Felts: That the Resolution be adopted. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Yes: Aldermen: Rowton, Matthews, Felts, Leggett, Sims, and Bowie.
No: None.
RESOLUTION N0. 258
WHEREAS, the members of the WestMemphis Police Department were desirous of attending
the funeral services for N,ayor H. B. Price, and,
WHEREAS, this would not have been possible but for the kind gesture on behalf of the
members of the Arkansas State Police stationed at West Memphis and Bobby Sanders of the
Alcohol Beverage Control Board, who relieved members of the West Memphis Police Department,
and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of West Memphis, Arkansas, wishes to express the sincere
appreciation it and the West N,emphis Police Department feels for the kind gesture,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Troop Commander of the State Police stationed
in West Memphis and Hobby Sanders be given a copy o£ this Resolution as a small token of
sincere appreciation.
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As requested at the January 3rd meeting, City Attorney Dillahunty presented the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO_259
WHEREAS, the death of H. B. Price, the Mayor and chief executive of the
City of West Memphis since 1954, has saddened the hearts of the members of the
City Council, the officials and employees of the City, the citizens of West Memphis
and many friends throughout the Mid-South region, and,
WHEREAS, Mayor H. B. Price, rendered efficient, faithful and untiring service
to his City and its citizens, and,
WHEREAS, Mayor H. B. Price exhibited marked ability, deep interest and fulfilled
his office with credit, and,
WHEREAS, his passing will leave an unfillable void in the minds and hearts of
those who knew him personally,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the members of the City Council of the City of
West Memphis do hereby record this expression of sincere and enduring grief which has
been sustained by the City of which he was so faithful and prominent a citizen.
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Motion was made by Alderman Leggett, seconded by Alderman Rowton: That the Resolution
as presented be adopted. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Yes: Aldermen: Rowton, Matthews, Felts, Leggett, Sims, and Howie.
No: None.
President Pro Tempore Eden announced the following committee appointments:
Aldermen Bollinger, Rowton, Leggett, and Bowie as members of the Police Department
Committee.
Aldermen Felts, Sims, Matthews as members of the Fire Department Committee.
The following additions to the Budget were recommended by President Pro Temoore
Eden:
1. Special lights be installed designating school zones $2100.00
2. Police Radio Equipment 800.00
3. Traffic Signal Lights at intersection of Barton,
Missouri, and Graham Streets 2000.00
After discussion of traffic problems and requests made to Arkansas Highway Department,
the recommendations were adopted.
Plan for increasing salaries of city employees based on length of service was discussed.
After five years service increase of 5~, each additional year 1~. The City Attorney was
requested to prepare an ordinance specifying the requirements.
Preliminary Plot Plan for North Richland Subdivision approved by the Planning
Commission on January 10, 1963, was presented to the Council. After discussion, motion
was made by Alderman Felts, seconc~d by Alderman Sims: That the Plan be approved. Upon
vote, the voting was as follows:
Yes: Aldermen: Felts, Leggett, Matthews, Sims, Rowton, Bowie.
No: None.
Alderman Matthews brought to the attention of the Council an increase in the salary
of the Building Inspectors secretary. President Pro Tempore Eden requested that the
Council have a Hudget Committee meeting Tuesday, January 22, 1963, at 5 P.M., and the
matter would be discussed at that time.
No further business being presented, motion was made by Alderman Matthews, seconded
by Alderman Howie to adjourn the meeting subject to call. Upon vote, the voting was as
follows:
Yes: Aldermen: Felts, Leggett, Matthews, Sims, Rowton, Bowie.
No: None.
// , P?~ESIbENT PRClTEMPORE EDEN
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CITY CLERK ~~
APPROVED FEBRUARY 7, 1963