February 7, 1963 (2)7y `
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS,
HELD AT THE CITY HALL IN SAID GITY GN THF. TI'Fi nev [:F ~nRrre av~ ip~3~ e~.nr v u
The City Council of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, met in a regular session in the
City of West Memphis at 3:05 P.M. on the 7th day of February, 1963. The following were
present: Aldermen: Paul Matthews, Earl Felts, Kirby Leggett, Y. G. Sims, C. H. Roxton,
R. C. Howie, and Bob Eden; and City Attorney W. H. Dillahunty.
Absent: Alderman 0. I. Bollinger.
It being determined a quorum was present, the following 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 Leggett, seconded by Alderman Bowie: That
Alderman Bob Eden be elected President Pro Tempore. There being no further nominations, the
voting was as Yollows:
Yea: Aldermen: Matthews, Felts, Leggett, Sims, Roxton, and Bowie.
No: None.
Minutes of Council Meetings on January 17, 1963, were approved as read.
President Pro Tempore Eden presented the Hudget for 1963. After discussion, motion was
made by Alder;nan Bowie, seconded by Alderman Matthews: That the 1963 Budget for City of
West Memphis be adopted as presented. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Yes: Aldermen: Matthews, Felts, Leggett, Sims, Rowton, and Bowie.
No: None.
President Pro Tempore Eden brought to the Councils attention the condemnation extension
granted December 6, 1962, for sixty days to Mr. Sauer for the property at 228 W. Danner had
expired. After discussion, motion was made by Alderman Leggett, seconded by Alderman Rowton:
That no further extension of time be granted, and the City Attorney be authorized to proceed
xith condemnation proceedings pertaining to the building at 228 W. Danner. Upon vote, the
voting xas as folloxa:
Yes: Aldermen: Matthews, Felts, Leggett, Sims, Roxton, and Bowie.
No: None.
President Pro Tempore Eden informed the Council drawings for proposed traffic signal
installations at Graham, Barton, and Missouri Avenue; and Thompson and N. 7th Streets had
been received and were on display in his office.
No further business being presented, motion xas made by Alderman Felts seconded by
Alderman Leggett to adjourn the meeting aub3ect to call. Upon vote, the voting xas as
follows:
Yea: Aldermen: Matthews, Felts, Leggett, Sims, Roxton, and Bowie.
No: None.
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APPRGVED: FEBRUARY 21, 1963