May 2, 1963__ MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OFGEST MEMPHIS,
ARKANSAS HELD AT THE CITY HALL IN SATs r.Tmv nu THE Stan nnv nF Mev io~z em ~ n ,..
The City Council of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, met in a
regular session in the City of West Memphis at 3:00 P.M. on the 2nd day
of May, 1963. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Bob Eden, and
the following were present: Aldermen: Paul Matthews, C. H. Rowton,
F. C. Weis, 0. I. Bollinger, R. C. Bowie, Earl Felts, and Kirby Leggett.
Absent: Alderman Y. G. Sims, and City Attorney W. H. Dillahunty.
It being determined a quorum was present, the following proceedings
were had to-wit:
Minutes of Council Meeting on April 18, 1963, were approved as read.
Mayor Eden informed the Council the traffic signals had been ordered
for the Missouri Avenue-Graham Street intersection, and the approximate
cost would be $1546.00.
The Council was informed the term of office of Utility Commissioner
W, K. Ingram will expire on May 5th. After discus son, motion was made by
Alderman Bollinger, seconded by Alderman Rowton: That W. K. Ingram be
reappointed as a member of the Utility Commission in accordance with
Ordinance No. 381. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Yes: Aldermen: Matthews, Rowton, Weis, Bollinger, Bowie, Felts, and
Leggett.
No: None.
Mayor Eden reported to the Council the approximate cost for
construction of rest room facilities and r~ptic tank for the area
proposed for a park west of the west City Limits, would be
approximately $3,000.00; also, the area may be developed by the
owner on a six month notice under a lease agreeneit. After discussion,
motion was made by Alderman Felts, seconded by Alderman Rowton: That
the project to construct a picnic grounds west of the City be abandoned
due to the cost. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Yes: Aldermen: Matthews, Rowton, Weis, Bollinger, Bowie, Felts, and
Leggett.
No: None.
Alderman Earl Felts, Chairman of the Fire Department Committee,
brought to the Council's attention Fire Station No. 1 needs repainting,
especially the inside offices. The Council was advised bids had been
received previously from Duke Harlow and Blackford and Sons. After
discussion, motion was made by Alderman Bollinger, seconded by Alderman
Leggett: That the Fire Department Committee be authorized to obtain new
bids, and award the contract to the best bidder. Upon vote, the voting
was as follows:
Yes: Aldermen: Matthews, Rowton, Weis, Bollinger, Bowie, Felts, and
Leggett.
No: None.
Fire Chief Anderson reported that the Fire Chief's car is in need of
repair, tires, and a paint job. After discussion, Alderman Felts was
authorized to have the Fire Department Committee obtain bids for trading
the car, and bids for estimate of repairs.
City Engineer Tommy Bonds presented a replat of portions of Richland
Subdivision, being a Replat of Lots L0, 11, 12, 13, 14, Block 7;
Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, L0, 11, 12, 13, Block 9; Lots 13, 14, 15, 16, 17,
18, 19, 20, 21, 22, Block 10; Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,
13, 14, Block 12; Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 23, 24, 25, 26, Block 13:
After discussion, motion was made by ALderman Felts, seconded by
Alderman Matthews: That the Replat of Richland Subdivision as presented
be approved. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Yes: Aldermen: Matthews, Rowton, Weis, Bollinger, Bowie, Felts, and Leggett.
No: None.
Plat of Westwood Acres Lying in EZ NWa of Section 13, T-6-N, R-B-E of
Crittenden County, Arkansas being a portion of plat of Westwood Acres that
had been previously approved by the Planning Commission was presented.
After discussion with City Engineer Tommy Bond, motion was made by
Alderman Matthews, seconded by Alderman Weis: That the Plat of Westwood
Acres be approved. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Yes: Aldermen: Matthews, Rowton, Weis, Bollinger, Bowie, Felts, and Leggett.
No: None.
No further business being presented, motion was made by Alderman Felts,
seconded by Alderman Matthews to adjourn. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Yes: Aldermen: Matthews, Rowton, Weis, Bollinger, Bowie, Felts, and Leggett.
No: None.
ATTEST: ___ „-,CITY CLERK
The City Council of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, met in a
regular session in the City of West Memphis at 3:00 P.M. on the 2nd day
of May, 1963. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Bob Eden, and
the following were present: Aldermen: Paul Matthews, C. H. Rowton,
F. C. Weis, 0. I. Bollinger, R. C. Bowie, Earl Felts, and Kirby Leggett.
Absent: Alderman Y. G. Sims, and City Attorney W. H. Dillahunty.
It being determined a quorum was present, the following proceedings
were had to-wit:
Minutes of Council Meeting on April 18, 1963, were approved as read.
Mayor Eden informed the Council the traffic signals had been ordered
for the Missouri Avenue-Graham Street intersection, and the approximate
cost would be $1546.00.
The Council was informed the term of office of Utility Commissioner
W. K. Ingram will expire on May 5th. After discus~on, motion was made by
Alderman Bollinger, seconded by Alderman Rowton: That W. K. Ingram be
reappointed as a member of the Utility Commission in accordance with
Ordinance No. 381. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Yes: Aldermen: Matthews, Rowton, Weis, Bollinger, Bowie, Felts, and
Leggett.
No: None.
Mayor Eden reported to the Council the approximate cost for
construction of rest room facilities and r~ptic tank for the area
proposed for a park west of the west City Limits, would be
approximately $3,000.00; also, the area may be developed by the
owner on a six month notice under a lease agree[~t. After discussion,
motion was made by Alderman Felts, seconded by Alderman Rowton: That
the project to construct a picnic grounds west of the City be abandoned
due to the cost. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Yes: Aldermen: Matthews, Rowton, Weis, Bollinger, Bowie, Felts, and
Leggett.
No: None.
Alderman Earl Felts, Chairman of the Fire Department Committee,
brought to the Council's attention Fire Station No. 1 needs repainting,
especially the inside offices. The Council was advised bids had been
received previously from Duke Harlow and Blackford and Sons. After
discussion, motion was made by Alderman Bollinger, seconded by Alderman
Leggett: That the Fire Department Committee be authorized to obtain new
bids, and award the contract to the best bidder. Upon vote, the voting
was as follows:
Yes: Aldermen: Matthews, Rowton, Weis, Bollinger, Bowie, Felts, and
Leggett.
No: None.
Fire Chief Anderson reported that the Fire Chief's car is in need of
repair, tires, and a paint job. After discussion, Alderman Felts was
authorized to have the Fire Department Committee obtain bids for trading
the car, and bids for estimate of repairs.
City Engineer Tommy Bonds presented a replat of portions of Richland
Subdivision, being a Re plat of Lots 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, Block 7;
Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, Block 9; Lots 13, 14, 15, 16, 17,
18, 19, 20, 21, 22, Block 10; Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,
13, 14, Block 12; Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 23, 24, 25, 26, Block 13:
After discussion, motion was made by Alderman Felts, seconded by
Alderman Matthews: That the Re plat of Richland Subdivision as presented
be approved. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Yes: Aldermen: Matthews, Rowton, Weis, Bollinger, Bowie, Felts, and Leggett.
No: None.
Plat of Westwood Acres Lying in EZ NW4 of Section 13, T-6-N, R-8-E of
Crittenden County, Arkansas being a portion of plat of Westwood Acres that
had been previously approved by the Planning Commission was presented.
After discussion with City Engineer Tommy Bond, motion was made by
Alderman Matthews, seconded by Alderman Weis: That the Plat of Westwood
Acres be approved. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Yes: Aldermen: Matthews, Rowton, Weis, Bollinger, Bowie, Felts, and Leggett.
No: None.
No further business being presented, motion was made by Alderman Felts,
seconded by Alderman Matthews to adjourn. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Yes: Aldermen: Matthews, Rowton, Weis, Bollinger, Bowie, Felts, and Leggett.
No: None.
ATTEST: __ _ CITY CLERK
APPROVED: May 16, 19E3