September 19, 1963MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS,
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The City Council of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, met in regular session at its
regular meeting place in West Memphis, Arkansas, at 3:00 o'clock P.M. on the 19th day of
September, 1963. There were present: Mayor Bob Eden; City Clerk Charles DeGraff, and
Aldermen: Earl Felts, Kirby Leggett, Paul Matthews, Y. G. Sims, C. H. Rowton, and R. C. Bowie;
and City Attorney W. H. Dillahunty.
Absent: Aldermen: 0. I. Bollinger and F. C. Weis.
It being determined a quorum xas present, the following proceedings xere had to-wit:
Minutes of Council Meeting on September $, 1963, were approved as read.
Mrs. Howard Mooney, Mrs. Jimrtty Bogard, Mrs. Roy Pugh, and Mrs. Jack Sanderlin representing
the DeMolay Mother's Club appeared before the Council to request permission to have rummage
sales for benefit of the DeMolay boys. Mayor Eden informed the Council he had received
numerous complaints from licensed used clothing merchants about rummage sales, and that order
had been issued that the sales not be permitted. Methods of obtaining funds for non-profit
organizations, licensing of merchants, and the locations suitable for rummage sales were
discussed. Thereupon, motion was made by Alderman Leggett, seconded by Alderman Matthews:
That non-profit organizations be permitted to have one rummage sale each year provided the
location would be at least one block from a used clothing store, and permit be obtained from
the Chamber of Commerce. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Yes: Aldermen: Felts, Leggett, Matthews, Sims, Rowton, a:d Bowie.
No: None.
The annual tax resolution was presented as follows:
RESOLUTION N0. 268
BE IT RESOLVED BY TAE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS:
That a tax of five (5) mills unon the dollar for general purposes, five (5) mills upon the
dollar for debt service, and one (1) mill upon the dollar for public city library upon the
assessed value of all real and personal property within the limits of the City of West N,emphis,
Arkansas, be and the sane is hereby levied, and the City Clerk is hereby directed to deliver
a certified copy of this Resolution to the Clerk of the County Court of Crittenden County Tax
Books for the year 1963.
Motion was made by Alderman Rowton, seconded by Alderman Bowie: That the Resolution be
adopted as presented. IIpon vote, the voting was as follows:
Yes: Aldermen: Felts, Leggett, Matthews, Sims, Rowton, and Bowie.
No: None.
Mayor Eden informed the Council it will be necessary to request a grant from the Utility
Commission to meet the payroll due to the revenue for 1963 being less than forecast. After
discussion, motion was made by Alderman Matthews, seconded by Alderman Rowton: That the
Mayor be authorized to request grant from the Utility Commission to meet the September City
payroll. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Yes: Aldermen: Felts, Leggett, Matthews, Sims, Rowton, and Bowie.
No: None.
Alderman Felts brought to the Council's attention the grass should be cut behind the
Boy's Club hrtd south of the Club by the Bayou in order to avoid grass fires that might
damage residents fences along the bayou.
Traffic hazards caused by vehicles being parked in the streets were discussed and the
Police Department instructed to have the vehicles removed when in violation of City
ordinances.
No further business being presented, motion was made by Alderman Felts, seconded by
Alderman Rowton to adjourn. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Yes: Aldermen: Felts, Leggett, Matthews, Sims, Rowton, and Bowie.
No: None.
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APPROVED: OCTOBER 3, 1963