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N.INUTES 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 18TH DAY OF JULY, 1963, AT 3:C0 P.D^..
The City Ccuncil of the City of 'vlest Memphis, Arkansas, met ir, regular session at its
regular meeting place in West Memphis, Arkansas, at 3:00 o'clock P.M. en the 18th day of
July, 1963. There were present Mayor Eden, Pldermen: Earl Felts, Kirby Leggett, Y. G. Sims,
C, H. Rowton, F. C. Weis, and C. I. Bollinger, and City Attarneylid. H. Dillahimty.
Absent: Aldermen: R. C. Bowie and Paul Matthews.
It being determined a quorum was present, the following proceedings were had to-wit:
Minutes of Council Meetings on July 3rd and 5th were approved as read.
Mayor Eden brought to the Council's attention copies of the 1962 Audit had been
previously distributed for their review, and if there are any questions or if the Ccuncil
would like io have the Auditor appear for explanations to please advise. It was the
concensus of opinion that the Audit was self-explanatory, and it would not be necessary for
the Auditor to appear.
Statement from Harry F. Dodge in the amc.unt of X1,635.00 for examination of books and
records for the calendar year 1962 was presented. riayor Eden inforred the Council the cost
of the audit was increased this year due to reconci'_iation of the insurance accounts, and
he was notifying the insurance agents that nc invoice would be paid for insurance unless
adequate information is shown on the invoice as to the coverage of the policy. After
discussion, motion was made by Alderman Bollinger, seconded by Aldermar. Leggett: That the
Audit for 1962 be accepted, and payment of $1,E35.O0 for audit be approved. Upon vote, the
voting was as follows:
Yes: Aldermen: Felts, Leggett, Sims, Rowton, hleis, and Bollinger.
Nc: None.
City Attorney Dillahurty informed the Council after checking Arkansas Statutes he is of
the opinion the Statutes do not require the publishing of the Audit or a condensed statement
of the Audit, but it does require a Notice be published that the Audit is on file in the
City Clerk's Office and County Clerk's Office and is available for inspection.
No further business being presented, motion was made by Alderman Sims, seconded b;,~
Alderman Rowton to adjourn. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Yes: Aldermen: Felts, Legett, Sims, P.owton, '.veis, and Bollinger.
No: None.
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APPP.OVED: AUGUST 1, 1963