March 4, 1965HIIIdOTES OF REGULAR N".EETINC. OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST A~'PHIS, ARKANSAS,
HELD AT THE CZTY HALL IN SAID CITY ON THE 4TH DAY OF PARCH, 1965.
The Council of the City of West N,emphis, in the County of Crittenden, State of
Arkansas, met in regular session at the City Hall in said City at 3:00 o~clock P.M.
on the lath day of Aiarch, 1965.
The meeting was called to order by the P:ayor, and the roll being called, there
were:
Present: Bob Eden, Mayor, in the chair, and the following named Aldermen:
C. H. Rowton Earl Felts
F. C. Weis Kirby Leggett
Franklin Bassett Paul Matthews
R. C. Bowie
Absent: Alderman: 0. I. Bollinger and City Attorney W. H. Dillahunty.
It being determined a quorum was present, the following proceedings were had to-wit:
Minutes of Council Meeting oa February 18, 1965, were approved as read.
Mayor Eden informed the Council he had contacted Mr. ,Toe Whitley to be the N,ayor~s
appointee on the proposed Baseball Commission for Little League Games, and a meeting will
be held for team coaches, Recreation Commissioners, and the Aldermen to discuss the matter.
The Mayor reported old cars left on the streets have been tagged by the Police Department,
and if the owners do not remove them the cars will be pulled into a city storage area.
Mr. C. H. Bond, Jr., Engineer, presented final plat of Second Addition to Broadway Park
lying in the NE4 OF SE4 Sec. 17, T-6-N, R-9-E. The Council xas advised of the recommendation
of the Planning Commission that the Plat be approved and that the Plat meets city requirements.
After discussion, motion was made by Alderman Weis, seconded by Alderman Leggett: That the
Plat of Second Addition to Broadway Park be approved. IIpon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Rowton, Weis, Bassett, Bowie, Felts, Leggett, Platthews
No: None.
A plat of Y7alker Estate lying in the West of Section 9, 5474. Section 1:, SE4 Section 5,
NE4 Section 8, T-6-N, R-9-E, Crittenden County was presented. Mr. Cy Bond, Jr., Civil
Engineer, stated the plat had been made from deeds of the property for tax purposes and was
recorded in 1961, but the plat was not presented to the Planning Commission nor the Council
at that time. After discussion, motion was made by Alderman Felts, seconded by Alderman
Rowton: That the Plat of Walker Estate be approved as presented. Upon vote, the voting
was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Rowton, Weis, Bassett, Bowie, Felts, Leggett, Matthews
No: None.
Replat of Lots 11, 12, 8, and 13, Walker Estate was presented. After discussion,
motion xas made by Alderman Weis, seconded by Alderman Rowton: That the Replat of Lots 11,
12, 8, and 13, Wallcer Estate be approved. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Rowton, Weis, Bassett, Bowie, Felts, Leggett, Matthews
No: None.
Plans for the proposed cotmnunity centers to be located at Hospital Field and at
25th and School Streets xere submitted by Architect Pat Magruder. After discussion,
motion was made by Alderman Bowie: That the Architect be authorized to advertise for
bids for construction of the two co:r¢nunity centers. The motion was seconded by
Alderman Matthews. Upon vote, the voting was as folloxe:
Aye: Aldermen: Rowton, Weis, Bassett, Bowie, Felts, Leggett, Matthews
No: None.
Mayor Eden brought to the Councils attention drastic action will have to be taken
in catching dogs that are running at large in violation of City Ordinance.
The construction of a sidewalk along Ingram Blvd. was discussed.
Mayor Eden reported Chief Holland had been instructed to notify the residents at
312 and 318 W. Oliver to clean the premises.
No further business being presented, the meeting was adjourned.
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APPROVED: N,ARCH 18, 1965