January 16, 1964MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WrST P~EMPFIIS, ARKANSAS,
HELD AT THE CITY HALL IN SAID CITY ON THE 16TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1964, AT 3:00 P,M,
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The City Council of the City of West N,emphis, Arkansas, met in regular session at
its regular meeting place in West Memphis, Arkansas, at 3:00 o'clock P,M, on the 16th
day of January, 1964. There were present: Mayor Bob Eden, and Aldermen: Earl Felts,
Kirby Leggett, Paul Matthews, Y, G. Sims, C, H. Rowton, F. C, Weis, 0. I. Bollinger, and
R. C. Bowie, and City Attorney W, H. Dillahunty.
Absent: None.
N:inutes of -Council Meeting on January 2, 1964, were approved as read.
Mayor Eden informed the Council Notice for Bids for a 2~ ton truck had been
published on December 26 in the Evening Times, the truck would be used to replace an
old garbage truck. A committee of Aldermen Leggett, Bowie, and Weis was appointed by
the Mayor to study the bids and determine which unit would be best suited for the City.
After discussion, motion was made by Alderman Rowton, seconded by Alderman Matthews:
That appointment of the co:rm:ittee be confirmed and the committee be authorized to enter
into contract for the unit that would be best for the City. Upon vote, the voting xas
as follows:
Yes: Aldermen: Felts, Leggett, Matthews, Sims, Rowton, Weis, Bollinger, Bowie.
No: None.
The following bids were received:
Johnson Auto Company $2,989.49
Holland Motor Company 2,738.li4
AlcCaa Chevrolet Company 2,935.94
The Mayor brought to the Council's attention the trading of three police cars.
Motion was made by Alderman Leggett, seconded by Alderman Sims: That the Mayor be
authorized to advertise for bids for three Police Cara. Upon vote, the voting was
as follows:
Yes: Aldermen: Felts, Leggett, N,atthews, Sims, Rowton, Weis, Bollinger, Bowie.
No: None.
Mayor Eden informed the Council the services of a £ull time Civil Defense
Director are needed, and the matter had been included in the Budget for 1964•
After discussion, motion was made by Alderman Bollinger, seconded by Alderman Rowton:
That the N.ayor be authorized to employ a full time Civil Defense Director. Upon vote,
the voting was as follows:
Yes: Aldermen: Felts, Leggett, Matthews, Sims, Rowton, Weis, Bollinger, Bowie.
No: None.
The Council was informed the ordinance creating the Alcoholic Advisory Committee
had been prepared, and a copy sent to Arkansas Beverage Control Board in Little Rock
for their recommendations before is presented to the Council.
The following letter was presented:
West Memphis, Arkansas
January 15, 1964
City Council
City of West Memphis
Arkansas
Gentlemen:
On Sunday morning my family suffered a great tragedy in that my daughter's
husband was killed in an automobile collision in West Memphis. The purpose of
this letter is to try to express to the Council the deep gratitude and appreciation
we have for the West N.emphis Police Department. These men aided and assisted us in
every way and definitely beyond the normal call of duty. I recognize that the
Police Department doesn't often receive words of thanks and felt that we could, in
this small way, express our appreciation to the entire Department by this letter to
you as Aldermen.
Sincerely,
/S/ MRS. DALE VERNffLLION-Wife
HOLLIS WARREN AND WIFE
N,R. AND NJ2S. J. B. VERMILLION-FATEER
AND MOTHER
Mayor Eden presented the Budget for 1964, the items having been reviewed by the
Council previously. After discussion, motion was made by Alderman Felts, seconded by
Alderman Bo1l,iager:,. That bhe 1964 Budget be approved as presented, and copy filed.
Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Yes: Aldermen: Felts, Leggett, Matthews, Sims, Rowton, Weis, Bollinger, Bowie.
No: None.
The Niayor brought to the Council's attention the purchasing of property adjacent to
Hospital Field being Lots 1 and 2, Block 6, Eugene Woods Addition to the City of West Memphis
had been discussed, and the folloxing proposal made the owner had been accepted:
$33,500 - to be paid as follows:
$10,000 - Cash
$10,000 - Feb. 1, 1965
$10,000 - Feb. 1, 196E
3,500 - Feb. 1, 1967
All closing papers to be paid by the City except Revenue Stamps. The Council was informed
the City Attorney would prepare the closing papers for which there would be no additional
cost, however, it rrould be necessary to have the Abstract brought up to date. After
discussion, motion was made by Alderman Rowton, seconded by Alderman Leggett: That the
City Attorney be authorized to have abstract of Lots 1 and 2, Block 6,, Eugene Woods
Addition brought up to date, and the Mayor be authorized to proceed with purchase as per
proposal. Upon vde, the voting was as follows:
Yes: Aldermen: Felts, Leggett, Matthews, Sims, Rowton, ldeis, Bollinger, Bowie.
No: None.
Alderman Sims informed the Council he had received complaints on condition of three
houses on S. 22nd Street. The N;ayor requested the addressed of the houses be obtained,
and the Building Inspector will be notified to investigate.
Alderman Bowie requested that the ditch running parrell to Highway 70 be inspected.
Engineer Charles Hampton stated the water was coming from wash rack at Phillips 66 station
was not sewage.
Fire Chief Elmo Anderson reported two houses in the second block on W. Bond were ins
very dilapidated condition. After discussion, it was suggested that the property owners
in the vicinity petition the Council to condemn the buildings, also the Building Inspector
would be instructed to investigate.
Engineer Charles Hampton reported on meeting attended in N:emphis on The Memphis Area
Transportation Study conducted by the Federal Bureau of Public Roads.
The Taxicab co:mnittee composed of Aldermen Bowie, Leggett, and Matthews reported five
specific items are to be checked on taxicabs and requested information on certifying the
cabs for license. After discussion, it was concensus of opinion the City Clerk advise by
letter the taxicab operators that the cabs must each have a certificate signed by an
authorized dater stating in the dealer's opinion that the cab is in safe operating condition
at the time of inspection.
City Attorney Dillahunty introduced Jan Thomas, Deputy City Attorney.
No further business being presented, motion was made by Alderman Matthews, seconded
by Alderman Rowton to adjourn. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Yes: Aldermen: Felts, Leggett, tatthews, Sims, Rowton, Weis, Bollinger, Bowie.
No: None.
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