June 6, 1963MINDTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CTTY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS,
HELD AT THE CITY HALL IN SAID CTTY ON THE 6TH DAY OF JUNE 1963 AT 3•nn P M
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 6th day of June, 1963• The meeting was called to
order by City Clerk Charles F. DeGraff, and the following were present:
Aldermen: C. H. Rowton, F. C. Weis, 0. I. Bollinger, R. C. Bowie, Kirby Leggett, Paul Matthews,
Earl Felts, and Y. G. Sims;
Absent: Mayor Bob Eden and City Attorney W. H. Dillahunty.
It being determined a quorum was present, the following proceedings were had to-xit:
Motion was made by Alderman Rowton, seconded by Alderman N,atthews: That 0. I. Bollinger
be elected President Pro Tempore in absence of Mayor Eden. Upon vote, the voting xas as
follows:
Yes: Aldermen: Rowton, Weis, Bowie, Leggett, Matthws, Felts, Sims.
No: None.
Minutes of Council Meetings on May 16th and 23rd xere approved as read.
Mr. Dub McKinney representing West Memphis Treat Company requested permission tc operate
two vending machines selling wrapped popsicles in the residential sections of the City.
Mr. McKinney was informed many complaints had been made by parents due to traffic hazards
created by the machines and sanitary conditions. After discussion, Mr. McKinney was advised
action on the matter would be continued until an opinion could be rendered by the City Attorney
on the operation of the machines in a residential area under Ordinance No. 111, the zoning
ordinance .
Alderman Felts informed the Council his Committee would report at the next Council meeting
on the painting of Fire Station No. 1.
Alderman Matthews reported he is working with the American Legion on obtaining dressing
room facilities at Hospital Ballfield, and xill report progress at a later date.
City Engineer Tommy Bonds informed the Council after inspecting the Wonder High Pool
the loss of approximately 15,000 galloons of water per day was due to the broken pipes
caused by the shifting of the ground. Motion was made by Alderman Matthews seconded by
Alderman Leggett: That the expense of repairing Wonder High Pool be approved. Upon vote,
the voting was as follows:
Yes: Aldermen: Rowton, Weis, Bowie, Leggett, Matthews, Felts, and Sims.
No: None.
Alderman Bowie brought to the Councils attention the condition of the baseball
fields, and the numerous complaints he had received. The operation of the parks and
ballfields under the supervision of the Recreation Commission was discussed. Mayor Pro Tempore
Bollinger appointed a committee of Aldermen Bowie, Felts, and Weis to meet with the School Eoard
to ascertain if arrangements could be made to use Bragg School during the summer months for
recreation activities if the Community House is demolished.
No further business being presented, motion was made by Alderman Matthews, seconded by
Alderman Weis to adjourn. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Yes: Aldermen: Rowton, Weis, Bowie, Leggett, Matthews, Felts, and Sims.
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No: None.
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APPROVED: JUNE 20, 1963