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MWVfES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUP}CIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS,
HAD AND }LLD UN APRIL 6, 1951.
The Council of the City of West Memphis met in a regular session at the City Hall
in said City at 7:30 P,M. on the 6th day of April., 1.954.
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor, and upon roll call there were;
Present: Mayor H. B. Frice presiding and the following Aldermen:
James Bledsoe, 0. I. Bollinger, John Burrow, Freeman Finley,
Curtis Foster, A. R. Manchester, P. B. Powers, and C. H. Rowton;
City Attorney Atlee Harris and City Clerk W. R. Seaton.
Absent: None.
T}xe following proceedings were had to-wit:
Minutes of Council Meeting on Piax•ch 16, 195l~, were read and approved.
Attorney J. H. Spears appeared before the Council and requested substitution of
a plat for the plat of Resubdivision of Lots 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25,
26, 27, and 28 of the Gibson Subdivision approved on September 15, 1953. The substi-
tution being requested due to the elimination of several lots in order to enlarge the
width of other lots. Af ter discussion, motion was made by Alderman Bledsoe and seconded
by Alderman Rowton: That the plat of Re-subdivision of Lots 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22,
23, 21~, 25, 26, 27, and 28 of the Gibson Subdivision, West Memphis, Arkansas, dated
April 3, 1951-~, be substituted for plat approved on September 15, 1953. Upon vote, the
Aldermen voted:
Aye: Bledsoe, Bollinger, Burrow, Finley, Foster, Manchester, Powers, and Rowton.
Plays None.
The Bill of Assurance was presented and referred to City Attorney Harr•i.s for his
consideration.
The following Agreement was presented:
A G R E E M E N T
THIS AGREEMENT Made and entered into this 6th day of April, 195t~, by and between
the CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, a Municipal Corporation organized and existing under and by
virtue of the Laws of the State of Arkansas, hereinafter referred to as party of the
firat part, and WALLIN-DICKEY & RICH LUPIBER COMPANY, a Corporation, organized and
existing under and by virtue of the Laws of the State of Arkansas, hereinafter referred
to as party of the second part.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Second party i.s the owner of a tract of land situated in the corporate
limits of the first party shown on the attached plat prepared by W. H. Cushman,
Civil Engineer, dated April 3, 1954, and made a part of this Agreement by reference
thereto, and
W}}EREAS, the attached plat sets forth the second party~s proposed plan for
re-subdivision of said tract of land, which proposed plan of re-subdivision has
been. approved by the City Planning Commission and. has been approved by t}ie City
Council of the party of the first part, and
WHEREAS, the parties hereto are desirous of entering into an agreement to
provide for the installation of utilities within the said re-subdivision and for the
development of 'the same, and
W}AREAS, it: is contemplated that party of the second part will construct
appx•oximately seventy (7U) houses in said subdivision, now
TfiEREFORE, 1N CUP}SIDERATION of the premises, it is mutually convenanted and
agreed as follows:
Farty of the second part agrees to:
(a) Provide at its cost sewer lines and pumping stations and connect onto the
city~s outfall. sewer line or lines in accordance with Plans and Specifications
prepared by A. E. Haegler, Civil Engineer, attached hereto and made a part hereof by
reference thereto, and since said sewer lines and pumping stations are to be built and
paid for by party of the second part, no sewer tapping fee shall. be charged by party
of the first part.
(b) Provide at its cost adequate storm sewers, drainage and drop inlets as shown
on the Flans and Specifications prepared by W. H. Gushman and attached hereto and made
a part hereof by reference thereto.
(c) Pave streets with 2" pre-mix. asphala and construct concrete curbs and gutters
in accordance with Plans and Specifications prepared by C. H. Bond, Civil Engineer,
att.a.ched hereto and made apart hereof b•y reference thereto.
(d) Pay water tapping fees of TEN ($10.00) DOL7ARS per connection, Building Permit
fee of ONE ($1.00) DOLLAR per thousand and the usual electric and plumbing inspection
fees.
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It is further agreed and understood that all the Plans and Specifications
herein referred to have been approved and are in accordance with the FHA Plans and
Specifications for the above designated pro3ect.
First party agrees tos
(a) Construct at its cost adequate water lines, adequate fire plugs and fire
protection to serve said subdivision, such water lines and fire protection to be
acceptable to the FHA and to the Arkansas Fire Prevention Bureau.
(b) Provide at its cost electric lines and connections for said subdivision.
It is further agreed and understood between the parties hereto that when the
streets, curbs and gutters and storm sewers are constructed, they shall become the
absolute property of the party of the first part and party of the first part agrees
to their perpetual maintenance, service, repair and upkeep.
First party will make the usual charges provided by its ordinances and as
provided by law for water and electricity furnished consumers and sewer service
charges.
The parties hereto agree that the installation of all utilities will be made
in accordance with the requirements of Arkansas Law, the Ordinances of the City of
West Memphis and acceptable to the Federal Housing Administration.
If for any reason either party hereto is unable to finance the cost of
construction of any of the developments herein contemplated, then each party shall
be released and discharged of any duties and obligation connected with this contract.
Party of the second part, in the event it is desired by p 5 f the first part,
shall provide personal surety bond in the amount of $25,000.00~~~arty of the second
part will build a house on each of said lots within three years.
]N TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the name of the CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS is hereunto affixed
by its Mayor and its seal aff fixed by its City Clerk and the name of WALLIlV-DICKEY &
RICH LUMBER COMPANY is hereunto affixed by its Vice-President and its sea]. affixed
by its Secretary this 6th day of April, 1954.
CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, Party of First Part
BY
ATTEST:
C ty Clerk
Mayor
WALLIN-DICKEY & RICH LUMBER COMPANY
Party of Second Part
BY /S/ B. G. DICKEY
V c3 e-Presic~en ~-
ATTEST:
/S/ JACK W. RICH
Secretary
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The cost of construction of water and light utilities not being available at this time,
it was agreed that the amount of the bond for the utilities would equal the estimated
cost of construction and would be inserted into the Agreement at a later date. There-
upon, motion was made by Alderman Powers and seconded by Alderman Foster: That the
Agreement be approved and the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized to
execute same. Upon vote, the Aldermen voted:
Aye: Bledsoe, Bollinger, Finley, Foster, Manchester, Powers, and Rarton.
Nay: Burrow.
The Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
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Mayor Price informed the Council he had received a request .from Perkins GSze Company
for reclassification of their privilege license from wholesale merchant to manufacturer.
.4''ter discus^on~ moti.~n ira.^ made by Alderman Finley and seconded by Alderman Rowton.
That Perkins Glue Company be classified as whol.esal.e merchant. Upon vote, the Aldermen voted:
Aye: Bledsoe, Bollinger, Burrow, Finley, Foster, Manchester, Powers, and Rowton.
Nay: None.
Mr, J. B. Alsbrook o£ 619 S. 8th Street advised the Council he was not interested
in proposal presented to him by Wm. L. Johnson Company and Denson Real Estate Company
for development of Block 10 and west half of Block 11 for minority housing. Several
property owners from the adjacent area were present in protest to the development.
Mr. Abbot Widdicombe of Wm. L. Johnson Company stated to the Council he would like to
present the matter for the Council-s approval or disapproval as is not a legal question
but amoral and ethical question. Mayor Price informed those present the matter was not
on the agenda of the meeting, and he had so advised a number of citizens, therefore, the
matter would betaken under consideration at the next meeting in order that others
interested might be notified.
Alderman Foster advised the Council. a numbex• of the citizens residing in the area
adjacent to Tennison Brothers, Inc. were present to present their complaints as to odors
and .fumes emanating from a tar vat that has recently been built and placed in operation
by Tennison Brothers. It was brought to the Council.-s attention the area where the
company is located is zoned light and heavy industrial. After hearing the complaints,
Mayor Price stated the matter would be studied and investigated in a desire to provide
a satisfactory arrangment with Tennison Brothers and the people affected by tYie odors and
fumes.
Mayor Price announced Mr. T.ewis W. Cherry was present to discuss plans for proceeding
with the proposed Sewer-Water Bond Issue, Mr. Cherry informed the Council that the bond
approving Attorneys, Townsend & Townsend, had recommended that a similar resolution to the
resolution passed on September 2, 1y53, authorizing the publishing of Notice of Sale be
adopted rather than reinstate the resolution that was rescinded on September 29th. The
type of bond to be issued, the potential bonding powers of the City, and the necessity of
issuing bonds i.n the amount of X950,000.00 was discussed by members of the Council and
interested citizens present. When it became appas•ent additional information was needed
and desired, Mayor Price stated the matter would be held over until Wednesday, April 7, 1954
at 7:30 P.M. so that members of the Light & Water Commission could attend with the Council.
A letter from the Crittenden County Hsalth Department on rabies was read by Mayor Price.
Thereupon, the Mayor recommended that the City obtain a sound truck and tour the streets
advising citizens to have their dogs vaccinated against rabies and get dog tags in compliance
with City Ordinances. After discussion, the Mayor was aut•hori.zed to obtain a sound truck.
City Attorney Atlee Flarris informed the Council a privilege license in the amount of
X1500.00 per year for the next three years for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company was
recommended after survey of license costs in cities of similar population class ifi.cation as
West Memphis. An ordinance entitled "An Ordinance Whereby The City Of West P4emphis Of The
State Of Arkansas And The Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, A Missouri_ Corporation, Agree
That The Telephone Company Shall Continue To Operate Its Telephone System And AJ.I. Business
Incidental. To Or Connected With The Conducting Of A Telephone Business And System Tn Said
City, And Erect And Maintain Its Plant Construction And Appurtenances Al.ong,Across, On, Over,
Through, Above And Under A11 Public Streets, Avenues, Alleys, Public Grounds And Places In
Said City, That The City Shall. Receive An Annual Payment From The Telephone Company, And
Repealing All Ordinances And Agreements In Conflict Herewith:" was introduced. in writing and
read in full by Alderman Bollinger, who moved the first reading be approved, the motion was
seconded by Alderman. Rowton, and upon the roll being called the following voted:
Aye: Bledsoe, Bollinger, Burrow, Finley, Foster, Manchester, Powers, and Rowton.
clay: None.
Mayor Price informed the Council termites were found to exist in the City Hall Building,
and an estimate had been received from Orkin Tes•mite Company for treatment and annual service
charge on the building. Af ter discussion, the Council desired that estimates be obtained from
other exterminating companies before further proceeding.
Mayor Price recommended to the Council the appointment of Odis Ball to the position of
aide-te-chief on the Fire Department. After considering the recommendation, motion was made
by Alderman Foster and. seconded by Alderman Bledsoe: That the appointment be held in abeyance
until. is referred to the Executive Board of the Fire Department and the Council await the
Boards report. Upon vote, the Aldermen voted:
Aye: Bledsoe, Bollinger, Burrow, Finley, Foster, TI<~.nchester, Powers, and Rowton.
Nay: None.
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Mayor Price informed the Council the week of April 22nd had been designated as
Clean-up, Paint-up, and Fix-up Week, and in observance of the Program he recommended
the removal of the white paint from the front of the City Hall. A letter from
Kermit B. Buck of Memphis to sandblast the paint at a cost of $225.00 was read. There-
upon, motion was made by Alderman Bledsoe and seconded by Alderman Finley: That the
paint be removed from the font of the City Hall and Mayor Price be authorized to proceed
with arrangments with Kermit B. Buck to perform the work. Upon vote, the Aldermen voted;
Ayes Bledsoe, Bollinger, Burrow, Finley, Foster, Manchester, Powers, and Rowton.
Nay: None.
The Building Inspector presented the following building permits he had authorized to
be issued, motion was made, passed, and adopted to confirm the actions of the Building
Inspector in the issuance of the following permits:
Chickasaw Lumber Co. - 7
Realty Sa].es and Development Co. - 23
Pinky Harris
S. Duvall
Clement Homes - 2
Manning Lumber Co.
Monroe Hill
C. V. Griffin
P. B. Powers - 2
Glen Gardner
Ethel Wilson
Lizzie Rainey
H. Spicer
Chickasaw Lumber Co, - 4
Denver Robinson
Cellus White
Briggs and Spicer
Y~dal Homes - 7
Fred Blocker
Wm. L. Johnson Co.
John Whitfield
Motion was made by Alderman Finley and seconded by Alderman Rowton to approve,
au thorize, ratify, and or confirm payment of the following bills:
GE NERAL FUND
M. Howell ~54.5o E. Hudson $42.30
D. Bakke 40.00 W, Hill 35.25
J. Kelly 75.00 C. Boyd 35.25
G. Ferguson 50.00 W, Brown 35.25
P. Rogers 75.20 S. Gibson 39.95
C. Tabor 47.00 J. Harris 42.30
C. Garrett 34.50 J. Dabner 39.95
E. Arnold 40.80 F. Johnson 39.95
R. Guy 39.95 J. McCullar 39.95
S. Gibson 40.80 T. Mosley 39.95
E. Hudson 43.20 W. Harris 40.80
W ~-u 36.00 R. Coles 40.80
C. Boyd 35.25 C. Mosley 40.80
W. Brown 35.25 E. Dansberry 40.80
J. Harris 42.30 R. Alexander 40.80
J. Dabner 39.95 G. Hopkins 39.95
F. Johnson 39.95 E. Lee 39.95
J. McCullar 39.95 W. Pope 39.95
T. Mosley 39.95 E. Hale 39.95
W. Harris 41.65 E. Staten 39.95
R. Coles 41.65 C. Hopper 21.81
C. Mosley 41.65 E. Anderson 100.00
E. Dansberry 41.65 Director Internal Rev. 704.60
R. Alexander 41.65 F. Reese 150.00
G. Hopkins 36.13 B. Whitten 137.50
E, Lee 39.95 C. Duncan 137.50
W. Pope 39.95 T. Nichols 130.00
E. Hale 39.95 J. DeRome ],37.50
E. Staten 39.95 C. McNeil 137.50
I. Hanna 5.00 V. Romines 137.50
H. White 5.00 R. Riddick 125.00
H. Flowers 5.00 J. Wright 350.00
G. Kietzman 5.00 B. Ellison 170.00
M. Howell 54.50 J, xowell 275.00
D. Bakke 40.00 G. Kietzman 350.00
J. Kelly 75.00 B. Busby 137.50
G. Ferguson 50.00 E. Anderson 175.00
P. Rogers 75.20 0. Hatton 150.00
C. Tabor 47.00 W. Darby 125.00
C. Garrett 34.50 S. Smith 155.75
E. Arnold 39.95 W. Hill 35.25
R. Guy 39.95 C. Hopper 40.00
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GENERAI. FUND GENERAL, FUfID - CO}JT.
J. Harra_s X42.30 R. Coles ~4l1.20
J. Dabner 39.9.5 C. Mosley 44.30
F. Johnson 39.95 E. Dansberry 1111.20
J. McCullar 39.95 R. Alexander 44.20
T. Mosley 39.95 G, Hopkins 39.95
W, Harris 39.95 E. Lee 39.95
R. Coles 39.95 W, Fope 39.95
C. riosl.ey 39.95 E. Hale 39.95
E. DansberrY 39.95 E. Staten 39.95
R, Alexander 39.95 H. Price 400.00
G. Hopkins 39.95 W. Seaton 25.00
E. Lee 39,95 F. Owen. 25.00
W Pope 39.95 C. Rotirton 50.00
E. }tale 39.95 J. Bledsoe 50.00
E. Staten 39.95 C, Foster 50.00
E, Marsha'i.l 12.75 0. Bol]_inger 50.00
A. Harris, City Attorney 36,84 J. Burrow 50.00
M. Howell 54.50 F. Finley 50.00
D. Bakke 40.00 P. Powers 50,00
J. Kelly 75.00 A, Manchester 50.00
G, Ferguson 50.00 A. Harris 150.00
P. Rogers 75.20 S. Smith 156.24
C, Tabor 47.00 E. Rubens 200.00
C. Garrett, 34..50 J. Hil].encamp 192.90
W, Hays 12.75 H. Ho17.and 375.00
E. Arnold 39.95 H. Holland 50.00
R. Guy 39.95 Bud Holland 754.95
E, Hudson 42.30 F. Reese 150.00
C. Boyd 35.25 B. Whitten 137.50
W. Brown 35.25 C, Duncan 137.50
S, Gibson 39.95 T. Nichols 137.50
Graves-f•}cCaa Tire Co. 122.40 J. DeRome 137.50
FTanna Plumbing 22.08 C. McNeil 137.50
}Irurdhausens 3.66 V. Romines 137.50
Johnson Auto Co. 28.47 R, Riddick 125.00
Ben Kl.inke Motor 3.80 H. Brown 25.00
J. Lewis 266.30 E, Anderson 175.00
P. McClanahan 3.36 0. Hatton 150.00
McCaa Chev. Co. 335.51 W, Darby 130.00
Manning Lbr. Co. 1,320,00 C, Griffin 25.00
Manning Lbr. Co. 4.54 OrNeal Carpenter 25.00
Mayer Myers Paper Co. 75.75 W. M. Fire Dept. 657,00
Memphis R'~l.ishing 11.55 M. Hightshoe 35.00
r4eriwether Apothecary 1.79 B. Busby
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Ozburn-Abston & Co. 1.1.89 a
Mrs. 0. Ma .
Rays Electric Co, 6,91 J. Howell 275.00
Royal Typewriter Co. 108.50 T. Stacy 30.00
S & J Products Co, 83.13 Iv?. Howell 54.50
Southern Blueprint Co. 29.41 D. Bakke 40.00
Spalding Tire Co. 2.00 J. Kelly 75.00
Tayloe Paper Co. 37.03 G. Ferguson 50.00
S. C. Toof & Co. 135.95 P. Rogers 75.20
C. J. Upton and Co. 715.84 C. Tabor 47.00
Wa7]in-Dickey & Rich 10.05 C. Garrett 34.50
Ward Publishing Co. 52.80 R. Guy 39'95
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Weis Butane Gas
Sh
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2
50 C.
J. Ffopper
Harris ,
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W. M. Mach
Paint Co
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1?.. 24 J. Dabner 39.95
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Bob Barnett Auto 104.41.1 F. Jo}rnson
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39
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Chalmers Motor Co. 40.80 J. ar
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39
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Choctaw, Tnc. 105.10 T. Mosley .
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65
0. Cobb & Co. 552.50 W. Harris 1
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65
41
Crittenden County Times 1146.14 R. Coles .
65
41
E. Motors 12.34 C. Mosley
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65
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Eden Fontiac 3.50 E, erry
Dans
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41
65
Esso Standard Oil 932.97 R. er
Alexan .
95
39
Farmers Supp1_y 41.40 G, Ifopkins .
39
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Goe Electric
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W• Lee
Fope .
39.95
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40.00 E. Ha1.e 39,95
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J. Kelley 75.00 E, Staten
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G. Ferguson 50.00 Bu serurance
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P. Rogers 75,20
C. Tabor !17.00
C. Garrett 34.50
R. Gty 43.35 FIREr4EN~S TENSION & RELIEF FUND
C. Hopper
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J 40.00
42.30
T.
H. McGough
50.00
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J. Dabner 39.95 Wh it Murphy 175.00
F, Johnson 39.95
J. McCull.ar 39.95 S1fRUBBERY FtiND
T. r}osley
W, Harr:i.s 39.95
114,20
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96,43
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SEWER REVENUE FUND
Business Menus Assurance Co,
H. Palmer
C. Gibson
H. Lee
J. Horton
H. Palmer
C. Gibson
H. Lee
J. Horton
Director Internal Rev.
W. Perrine
H. Palmer
C. Gibson
H. Lee
J. Horton
J. McKay
Anderson~s Auto Repair
Chickasaw Lbr. Co.
Chickasaw Lbr. Co.
Choctaw, Inc.
Wm. B. Cosby Machine Co.
Eden Pontiac
Farmers Supply C~,
Goe Electric Co.
Light & Water Dept.
McCaa Chen. Co,
Memphis Machine Works
McMillan Implement Co.
Ozburn-Abston Co.
Rays Electric
W. M. Macffiine & Welding Shop
W, M. Electric Motor Service
J. Horton
C, Rayner
M. Crawford
H. Palmer
C. Gibson
H. Lee
W, Perrine
Sewer Revenue Bond Fund
H. Palmer
C. Gibson
H. Lee
J. Horton
C. Rayner
M. Crawford
STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND
~ 3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
12.75
6.38
6.38
6.38
6.38
6,38
171.61
39.95
35.25
35.25
39.95
28.88
42.30
35.25
28.88
25,50
39.95
35.25
33.00
39.95
33.00
42.30
33.00
33.00
33.00
Upon vote, the Aldermen voted:
~ 6.40
44.30
27.38
35.25
35.25
44.30
36.38
37.38
37.38
9.80
125.00
44.30
33.00
36.75
36.75
90.00
9.00
11.49
75.00
108.94
78.69
134.95
1.49
5.10
4.56
15.72
73.46
1.75
4.39
2.39
80.09
4.78
36.75
35.25
35.25
44.30
35.25
36.75
125.00
1000.00
44.30
31.50
38.25
38.25
36.75
36.75
G. Johnson
R. Young
W. Landers
F. Wright
W. Bailey
B. Posley
W. Bailey
F. Wx•ight
W. Landers
R. Young
G, Johnson
Lehman-Roberts Co.
E, Arnold
C. Boyd
W. Brown
S, Gibson
W, Hayes
E, Hudson
w. Hill
H. Posley
W. Thomas
E, Arnold
C, Boyd
W, Brown
S. Gibson
W. Hayes
E, Hudson
W, Hill
B, Posley
W, Thomas
Aye: Bledsoe, Bollinger, Burrow, Finley, Foster, Manchester, Powers, and Rowton.
Nay: None.
Motion was made by Alderman Bledsoe and seconded by Alderman RaJton to adjourn
until 7:30 F.M. Wednesday, April. 7, 1954. Upon vote, the Aldermen voted:
Aye: Bledaoe, Bollinger, Burrow, Finley, Foster, Manchester, Powers, and Rowton.
Nay: None.
ATTEST:
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APPROVED: APRIL 20, 1954