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April 2, 1964MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED N,EEfING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPF~S, ARKANSAS, HELD AT THE CZTY HALL IN SAID CITY ON THE 2ND DAY OF APRIL, 1961:. The City Council of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, met in an adjourned session at its regular meeting place in Weat Memphis, Arkansas, at 3:00 o'clock P.M. on the 2nd day of April, 1961y. There xere present: Mayor Bob Eden, and Aldermen: 0. I. Bollinga• R. C. Bowie, Earl.Felts, Kirby Leggett, Y. G. Sims, C. H. Rowton, and F. C. Weis; and City Attorney W. H. Dillahunty. Absent: Alderman Paul N~,thews. It being determined a quorum was present, the folloxing proceedings were had to-wit: Mayor Eden announced the adjourned meeting of N.arch 19th had not been convened due to there being no applicants to come before the Electric Examiners Board. AYter discussion motion was made by Alderman Bollinger seconded by Alderman Sims: That the meeting be adjourned. Upon vote, the voting was as follows: Yes: Aldermen: Bollinger, Bowie, Felts, Leggett, Sims, Rowton, Weis. No: None. ATTEST ~~cc~~~t-+-rc,v APPROVED: APPROVED APRIL ]b, 1961y MINVfFS dF A REGUI.aR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WFST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS, HELD AT THE CITY HALL IN SAID CITY ON THE 2ND DAY OF APRIL, 1964. The City Council of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, met in a regular session at its regular meeting place in West Memphis, Arkansas, at 3:10 o~clock F.M. on the 2nd day of April, 1961. There were present: Mayor Bob Eden, and Aldermen: 0. I. Bollinger, R. C. Bowie, Earl Felts, Kirby Leggett, Y. G. Sims, C. H. Rowton, and F. C. Weis; and City Attorn y W. H. Dillahunty. Absent: Alderman Paul t4atthews. It being determined a quorum was present, the following proceedings were had to-wit: Minutes of Council Meetings on March 19, 1964, were approved as read. Mayor Eden informed the Council aster he became Mayor he had called a meeting of the Electric, Plumbing, and Gas Examining Boards, and the duties of each Hoard were explained to the members by the City Attorney. It was brought to the Council~a attention six examinations have been given since the first of the year and five passed, also since 1955 a total of 56 examinations have been given and 33 passed. The Mayor stated Walter Rimer, a member of the Electric Examining Board, had been advised to qualify as a electrician, but he had not done so, therefore, he would be replaced on the Board. The Msyor submitted the following names for consideration of the Council and requested confirmation by roll call vote: Pat Johnson Yes: Aldermen: Bollinger, Bowie, Felts, Leggett, Sims, Rowton, Weis. No: None. Freeman Finley Yes: None. No: Aldermen: Bowie, Felts, Leggett, Weis. Passed: Aldermen: Bollinger, Sims, and Rowton. C. V. Griffin Yes: Aldermen: Bollinger, Bowie, Felts, Leggett, Sims, Roxton, Weis. No: None. Leo Hicks Yes: Aldermen: Hollinger, Bowie, Felts, Leggett, Sims, Rowton, Weis. No: None. Freeman Finley not receiving the necessary rotes, the Mayor stated he would recommend someone else at a later date. City Attorney Dillahunty informed the Council Mr. Ham Smythe had contacted him in regard to Ordinance No. 173 an ordinance granting Weat Memphis Transportation Company a franchise for operation of a passenger bus service that Mr. St~the had purchased the Company but did not know the ordinance was in existence at that time. Mr. Smythe and Mr. Leo Parker, Operations Manager, were present, and Mr. Smythe requested a reduction in amount to be paid by the Company as stipulated by the ordinance of 2~ of all the fares collected on the entire operation of the West Memphis Transportation Company and in no event shall the payment be less than $150.00 per month for the remainder of the Franchlse expiring on September 30, 1969. Mr. Srt~ythe informed the Council he had been upgrading equipment of the company, was providing transportation to the schools for 13¢ per ride, rates to N,emphis are 35¢, commuter books 25¢. The changes in passenger transportation from the time the ordinance was adopted and amounts paid by private transportation companies in other cities were discussed. Mr. Smythe agreed to send the records oY the company from the time he had purchased it to the Cauncil in order that a study might be made. The following request from Mr. C. B. Senhausen was presented: Request is being made to the City Council by Mr. C. B. Senhausen to move houses at 218 W. Bond, 220 W. Hond and 222 W. Bond to the 700 block of South 12th Street. The house at 215 W. Hond is to be taken down, and the house at 213 W. Bond is being taken down as of this date by I~,r. Senhausen. This request has been made on March 30, 1964. City Attorney Dillahunty advised the Council when condemnation proceedings are ordered by the Council the building is condemned and notice is given to the owner by registered mail giving thirty days to demolish the building in accordance with Ordinance No, 142. After discussion, motion was made by Alderman Bowie and seconded by Alderman Leggett: That request of C. B. Senhausen to move houses at 218, 220, and 222 W. Bond to 700 block of South 12th Street be refused. Upon vote, the voting was as follows: Yea: Aldermen: Bollinger, Bowie, Felts, Leggett, Sims, Rowton, Weis. No: None. Alderman Bollinger, a member of the co:mnittee appointed to receive and award the insurance bids reported that contracts were awarded to Guaranty Loan & Real Estate Compar~y for Workmen's Compensation and General Liability, and to McGonagill-Roberta for Public Liability-Automobile Fleet. Mayor Eden informed the Council action should be taken on the Community House, thereupon, motion was made by Alderman Leggett and seconded by Alderrt:an Bollinger: That dismantling of the Community House begin immediately. Upon vote, the voting was as follows: Yes: Aldermen: Bollinger, Bowie, Felts, Leggett, Sims, Rowton, and Weis. No: None. Mayor Eden appointed W. C. Hill as full time Civil Defense Director. Motion was made by Alderman Bollinger and seconded by Alderman Leggett: That the appointment of W. C. Hill be confirmed. Upon vote, the voting was as follows: Yes: Aldermen: Bollinger, Howie, Felts, Leggett, Sims, Rowton, and Weis. No: None. Mayor Eden informed the Council additional land is needed for the Municipal Airport and option to purchase 11.132 acres for $1,800.00 per acre: on or before October 1, 1961, had been obtained. The sum of $100.00 is to be paid for the option and if the option is exercised that amount will be applied to the purchase price. The Council was advised by October 1st the City will know if there is sufficient money from the original bond issue to pay for the land as the FAA will pay 50~. After discussion, motion was made by Alderman Weis and seconded by Alderman Leggett: That the City exp~t~se the option from J. A. Thurston for purchase of property for expanding the Municipal Airport. Upon vote, the voting was as follows: Yea: Aldermen: Bollinger, Howie, Felts, Leggett, Sims, Rowton, Weis. No: None. Mayor Eden appointed a committee of Aldermen Rowton, Bollinger, and Weis to canvas bids £or a tractor and mower as per advertisement in Evening Times on March 13th. Motion was made by Alderman Leggett and seconded by Alderman Sims: That the Committee of Aldermen Rowton, Bollinger, and Weis be authorized to canvas the bids and award contract for tractor and mower. Upon vote, the voting was as follows: Yes: Aldermen: Hollinger, Bowie, Felts, Leggett, Sims, Rowton, and Weis. No: None. The bide received were as follows: Arkansas Tractor Company $3,000.00 H & E Implement Co. of Crawfordsville !1,449.75 Alternate 3,878.50 Russell Tractor Co. 5,370.56 Alternate 4,482.15 Mayor Eden informed the Council the ballpark had not been moved from Community House to Hospital Field due to delay in getting legal title to the property, that the Court will act on the matter on April 9th. No further business being presented, the meeting was ad/jou~rned. L% / ATTEST •. ~~'`~~ ~~~ APPROVED: APRIL 16, 1961!