January 31, 19531(~~~
MINTJTES OF A SPL',CIAL T~sET17VG OF THE CITY COT7TTCI~I. OF THE CITY OF 4~1EST P'Tv+'I~YPHIS, ARKANSAS,
HAD APdI) HLLD OPT JATTU~lI?.Y 31, 1953 • .
The Council of the City of West Plemphis met in a special session at the
Rowton Candy Company in said City at 11:00 F.PI, on the 31st day of January, 1953.
The meeting was cal.l_ed to order by the Mayor, and the roll being called there
were:
Present: Mayor GJ. B. Fordyce presiding and the following Aldermen:
James Bledsoe, 0. I. Bollinger, John BurroL~r, Freeman Finley,
Curtis Foster, A. R. Planchester, P. B. Fo*rrers, and C. H. Rowton,
and City Attorney Atlee Harris
Absent: City Clerk Td. R. Seaton.
Playor Fordyce stated that all Aldermen being present, and in accordance with
Ordinance No. 219 the meeting would open for the transaction of any business that
may legally come before the Council.
Copies of all. quotations on motor vehicles received. on Jarniary 27th having
been delivered to the Aldermen, the quotations were discussed. It being the
consensus of opinion that the purchase of the Standard. Business Tian~s coupe be
ommi..tted at this time. Plotion was made by Alderman Bollinger: That the City
purchase the following motor rhicles as per quotations of said companies:
Chalmers T~lotor Company
1 1953 Plymouth Cambridge Two lloor Sedan
Color Black (for police duty) eoui_pped with heater, defrostex•s,
heavy duty springs, small spt light, arm rests and cigar lighter S,p1866.25
Eden Pontiac Company, Inc.
2 1953 Pontiac 6 cylinder 118 horse pourer two door sedans equipfAd
with heavy duty 10" clutch, extra ridged convertable frame, heavy
duty springs front and rear, heavy duty shock absorbers front and
rear, heavy duty seat cushions, spot light, heater with defroster's $p1i.l~38.7.0
Less trade-in al7_owance 1953 Ford and 1949 Flyrnotxth -1996.00
5'~?1~~1'0
McCaa Chevrolet Company
1 1y53 - 1503 Chevrolet 1t door sedan, color red., equi_pted with
Airflo heater, defroster, safety light, windshield washer,
back up lamp. life guard puncture seal tubes 91930.65
Ho]_7_and P4otor and Implement Company
1 1952 -7-15" WB Interna.tional
62' e::press body, 600 x 15 - 6 ply tires, dome light in cab,
heater and defroster, regular cab 41266.19
Johnson Auto Company
1 1952 Ford 8 cylinder ~, ton picl`~up 9$1289.27
Tlotion was seconded by Alderman Foster, and upon the matter being called to vote,
the following voted:
Afire: Bledsoe, Bo7_I.inger, Burrotir, Finley, Foster, Manchester, Powers. and RoLrton.
Nay: Tdone.
It was brought to the attention of the Council that an additional Piotoro7.a
Radio would be needed £or the third pelice car, also that it would be very
advantageous to have a radio in the Fire Chiefs car. After discussion of the
matter, motion was made by Alderman Powers: That the Playor be authorized to
proceed with negotations to purchase two additional T4otorola Radio units. The
motion was seconded. by Alderman Bledsoe, and upon the matter being cal]_ed to vote,
the following voted:
Aye: Bledsoe, Bollinger, Btu•rota, Finley, Foster, Manchester, Fot-n:rs, and Rowton.
Nay: None.
Mayor Fordyce reported to the Council. on negotations being made frith
P4r. Eugene Woods for the purchase of BlocY. 6 of the Eugene Woods Subdivision.
After di.scussiorx of the matter, the following motion was made by Alderman
Rowton: That the City pay an additional $x3,000.00, making a total of :p%,000.00,
and the ba7.ance of 9G9,000.00 be considered. as a donation on the part of
Pir. Eugene Ldoods, Sr, said property to be used as City property. The motion was
seconded. by Alderman Finley, and upon the matter being called to vote, the
fol]_oUri.ng voted;
Aye: Bledsoe, Bollinger, Buz•ro*.a, Finley. Foster, Planchester, Potirers, and Rotrton.
Play: Tlone.
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Iiayor Fordyce also stated he had conferred with the otrners of the property at
1)th and Fiarri.son Streets that is desired for a play~;rourld, and an offer of
appro~i.mately p10.00 ~r foot had been made. After discussa.on. the fol] owing motion
was made by Alclert~ian i;anchester: That the It,ayor be authorized to proceed. with
purchase of T_,ots 31-32-33-31-t-35-30, Block 152, I;endal 1!.d.di.tion. The motion was
seconded. by Ald.erm~rn Bledsoe, and upon the matter being called. to vote, the
foJ1,^.r_in~ voted:
~*e: Bledsoe, Bollinger, Bux•rcw, Fi_nJ.ey, Foster, l~ianchester, Powers, and 1?owton.
ilay Itore.
'.-lotion was made, passed, and aclopt,ed. that the cars to be pw~cha.~ed for the
PoJ_ice Depart;ment• have pa-i.ntecl on the sides "'lest I"emphis Police Department"
rather than "City .Police" also the ~tords ":lest; I~emphi_s fire Denartxnent:° be
painted on the Fire Department, car,
It zaas brought to the Cotu~ci].~s attention that the annua]. Chamber of Commerce
banquet is to be held at 7:30 P.Ai. Tuesday, February 3rd., thereupon, motion was
made, passed, anc~. adopted that, the Cour~c9.]_ met at :30 P.I°i. instead of the .regular
time of 7:30 F.i~i. on February 3rd,
Ito further business appearing before the CouraciJ., the meeting ti~ras adjourned..
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APPROVF;ll: FIBRUAi~Y J_7. 1953