May 16, 1963 (2)yy
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CTTY OF WEST MEMPHIS,
ARKANSAS, HELD AT_THE CITY HALL IN SAID CITY ON THE 16TH DAY OF MAY, 1963, AT
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 16th day of May, 1963. The meeting was
called to order by Mayor Bob Eden, and the following xere present: Aldermen: Y. G. Sims,
C. H. Rowton, F. C. Weis, 0. I. Bollinger, R. C. Bowie, Kirby Leggett, and Paul Matthews;
and City Attorney W. H. Dillahunty.
Absent: Alderman Earl Felts.
It being determined a quorum was present, the following proceedings were had to-wit:
Minutes of Council Meeting on May 2, 1963, were approved as read.
Mayor Eden informed the Council the City~s application for grant of $195,000 from the
Accelerated Public Works Program, Housing and Home Finance Agency, Community Facilities
Administration for .construction of xater supply well and extension and repair of sanitary
sewerage system has been approved, and a Resolution accepting the Grant Offer will have to
be adopted. The Resolution was read as follows:
RESOLUTION N0. 263
WHEREAS, there has been filed with the Government in behalf of City of West Memphis, Arkansas
(herein called the Applicant) an application, Pro3ect Number APW-Ark-91G dated December 6, 1962
for Federal assistance under the Public Works Acceleration Act Public Lax B~-658, and the
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting by and through the Regional Director of Community Facilities,
has transmitted to the Applicant for acceptance a Grant Offer dated May 7, 1963 of Federal
assistance in connection witn the Project referred to in said application and described in
said Offer; and
WHEREAS, said Grant Offer has been fully considered in accordance with all pertinent rules
of procedure and legal requirements, and made a part of the Applicants ppublic records;
and
WHEREAS, said Grant Offer has been dully considered is accordance with all pertinent rules
of procedure and legal requirements, and made a part of the Applicants public records; and
WHEREAS, it is deemed advisable and in the public interest that said Grant Offer be accepted;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it Resolved by City Council of City of West Memphis, Arkansas that the
said Grant 0£fer, a true and correct copy of which, including the Specal Conditions and
the Terms and Conditions, ie hereto attached, be and the same hereby is accepted without
reservation or qualification, and the Applicant agrees to comply with the provisions
thereof .
Passed by the aforementioned governing body of the Applicant on the 16th day of May, 1963.
After discussion, motion was made by Alderman Leggett seconded by Alderman Matthexs: That
the Resolution as presented be adopted. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows:
Yes: Aldermen: Sims, Rowton, Weis, Bollinger, Bowie, Leggett, and Matthexs.
No: None.
Mayor Eden informed the Council request has been made to construct restrooms and
dressing rooms at the Hospital Ballfield, and the estimated cost will be $3,500 plus
cost of concrete, which would bean approximate total cost of $6,000 inasmuch as
Ed Scarbrough has offerred to finish the concrete. The City~a anticipated revenue and
expenditures for the balance of the year were discussed, and it was the concenaus of
opinion that the City could not expend the amount this year. Alderman Matthews suggested
that due to the interest of the American Legion in ball teams that they might assist in
the matter, thereupon, Mayor Eden appointed a committee of Aldermen Matthews, Chairman,
Aldermen Leggett and Weia to contact the American Legion and report at next meeting.
The Council was informed a new mechanical side-sweeping broom is needed due to the
amount of chat and pea-gravel on the street, and that offer had been made by Hawking
Equipment Company to trade the City~s old broom for $911.00. After discussion, motion
was made by Alderman Weis, seconded by Alderman Sims: That the Mayor be authorized to
purchase Mechanical Side Sweeping Broom. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Yes: Aldermen: Sims, Rowton, Weis, Bollinger, Bowie, Leggett, and Matthews.
No: None.
Mayor Eden and several of the Aldermen, who had inspected the Community House,
reported due to deterioration it should be torn down. The Mayor stated commitments
for use of Community House would extend through June 8th, and after that date the
building could be torn down by using City Labor in approximately six weeks and the
bricks salvaged. Sources of revenue for financing a new community center were
discussed. Motion was made by Alderman Bowie, seconded by Alderman Rowton: That
the Community House be closed after June 8th, and proceed with tearing down the building.
Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Yes: Aldermen: Sims, Roxton, Weis, Bollinger, Bowie, Leggett, and Matthews.
No: None.
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Ma~~ Ed~n ~pforme~ the Co~nci~~lde~ma~ Felts had co~tacte~ him ~h~t he ~d b~ ou~.
of the y a t is mee ing, an co no g ve a report o pain ing o ire S~a ion o.
After discussion, motion was made by Alderman Matthews, and adopted that the matter be
tabled until the Fire Department Committee meets and makes recommendation to the Council.
Fire Chief Elmo Anderson stated he had put new tires on the Fire Chiefs car, and he
xas requested to obtain estimate of cost on repairs for the car, and present to the Fire
Department Committee for study.
City Engineer Tommy Bonds presented another plat of Westwood Acres hying in the
E~ NW4 0£ Section 13, T-6-N, R-B-E containing 33.6 acres, and informed the Council the
plat approved on May 2nd had not been filed of record. Mr. B. B. McCarley was present
and stated the FHA had suggested that additional streets be added was the reason for
presenting the new plat. After discussion, motion was made by Alderman Matthews,
seconded by Alderman Leggett: That the plat of Westwood Acres as presented be approved.
Upon vote, the voting was ae follows:
Yes: Aldermen: Sims, Rowton, Weis, Bollinger, Bowie, Leggett, and Matthews.
No: None.
City Attorney W. H. Dillahunty reported on progress being made pertaining to
installation o£ parking meters.
No further business being presented, motion was made by Alderman Matthews, seconded
by Alderman Weis to adjourn. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Yea: Aldermen: Sims, Rowton, Weis, Bollinger, Bowie, Leggett, and Matthews.
No: None.
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MAYOR
APPROVED: June 6, 1963