November 21, 1963202
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEp1PHIS, ARKANSAS,
HELD AT THE CITY HALL IN SAID CITY ON THE 21ST DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1963, AT 3:00 P.M.
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. oa the 21st day of
November, 1963.
The meeting was called to order by City Clerk Charles F. DeGraff, xho advised the
Council of Mayor Eden's absence and that it would be necessary to elect a Mayor Pxro Tempore.
Motion was made by Alderman Leggett, seconded by Alderman nleis: That Alderman 0. I. Bollinger
be elected t4ayor Pro Tempore. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Yes: Aldermen: Rowton, Weis, Boxfe, Felts, Leggett, Matthews, and Sims.
No: None.
Upon the roll being called there were present: Mayor Pro Tempore Bollinger,
Aldermen: C. H. Rowton, F. C. Weis, R. C. Bowie, Earl Felts, Kirby Leggett, Paul Matthews,
and Y. G. Sims; City Attorney W. H. Dillahunty and City Clerk Charles F. DeGraf£.
Absent: Mayor Bob Eden.
It being determined a quorum was present, the following proceedings were had to-xit:
Minutes of Council Meeting on November 6, 1963, xere approved as read.
The Council was informed of a meeting to be held at 9 A.M. November 25, 1963, at the
National Bank of Eastern Arkansas at Forrest City for the purpose of securing information on
municipalities obtaining Civil Defense Equipment. City Attorney Dillahunty stated Mr. Fred Owen,
bleat N,emphis Civil Defense Director, is planning to attend the meeting, and Mayor Eden had
requested members of Council attend, if possible.
The status of obtaining parking meters was brought to the Council's attention by
Alderman Rowton. City Attorney Dillahunty informed the Council he had completed his legal
research in the matter, and plans are being formulated to notify property oxners on both
sides of the street in the proposed area of a meeting for a discussion before legal steps
are taken.
Hollis Warren, Superintendent of Public Works, requested permission to use city
equipment to push mound of dirt into old garbage dump. After discussion, motion was made
by Alderman Matthews, seconded by Alderman Leggett: That the old garbage dump be covered
with dirt available using city equipment. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Yes: Aldermen: Rowton, Weis, Bowie, Felts, Leggett, Matthews, and Sims.
No: None.
No further business being presented, motion was made by Alderman Sims seconded by
Alderman Matthews to adjourn. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Yes: Aldermen: Rowton, Weis, Bowie, Felts, Leggett, Matthews, and Sims.
No: None.
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APPROVED: DECEMBER 5, 1963