July 23, 1954Cep ..d
MINUTES OF A SPECLLL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCII, OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS,
.HAD AND HELD ON JULY. 23, 19511. _ ..
The Council of the City of West Memphis met in a special session at the City Hall in
said City at 4:00 P.M. on the 23rd day of July, 1957.1.
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor, and upon roll call there were:
Presents H. B. Price presiding and the follow3sig Aldermen:
James Bledsoe, 0. I. Bollinger, John Burrox, Freeman Finley,
Curtis.Foater, A. $. Manchester, ,P. B, Powers, and C. H. Rowton.
Absent: City Attorney Atlee Harris and City Clerk W. R. Seaton.
It being determined a quorum was present, the following proceedings were had to wit:
Mayor Price informed the Council the Special Meeting had been called for the purpose
of receiving report from the Fire Station Committee, and iny- other business that might
come before the Council.
The Committee consisting of Aldermen Foster, Rowton, Manchester, and Chief Elmo Anderson
reported that preliminary sketch had been completed by the Architect, Charles S. Peete, and the
cost of the building would be X81,847.40. The fire station is to be fireproof building for
four trucks, have heatitag and air conditioning units, and concrete drives. The Committee also
reported in their investigation of Finding a method for financing the pro3ect that
Wallin, Dickey & Rich Lumber Company had made a proposal for a Lease agreement for a period of
20 years in the amount of $675.00 per month, which would include interest, and thd~ the lease
could be paid off after 3 years at 2~ on unpaid balance or after a period of 5 years there
would be no penalty.
Mr. Levy OsHryant and Mr. James Heath of Wallin, Dickey & Rich were present and discussed
the construction and financing with the Council.. Mr. OsBryant informed the Council the building
would be constructed according to the architectta pl.ans_and specifications, and there would be a
guaranty on the roof and heating system. The matter of requiring the Ard[hictect to file a
guaranty bond for a period of 3 years was taken under consideration by the Council. After
discussion, the following resolution was introduced by Alderman Bledsoe, who moved its adoptions
That the construction of a fire station at ThcAnpson and 7th Streets at a cost of $81,847.110 be
approved subject to the legality of the contract to be drawn and agreed to by the. City Council
and Wallin, Dickey & Rich Lumber Company, The motion was seconded by Alderman Rcwton, .Upon
vote, the Aldermen voted:
Aye: Bledsoe, Bollinger, Burrow, Finley, Foster, Manchester, Powers, and Rowton.
Nay: None.
The hearing conducted on the discharge of Frank Reese from the Police Department was
discussed, and motion was made try Alderman Bollinger and seconded by Alderman Finley: That
the Mayor be and he is hereby authorized to. write Frank Reese a letter stating that the
Council confirms the action of the Mayor and Chief of Police in discharging him of his duties
on the charge of negligence on duty, bat that he be cleared of the charge of being drunk on
duty.
Upon vote, the Aldermen voted:
Aye: Bledsoe, Bollinger, Burrow, Finley, Foster, Manchester, Powers, and Rowton.
Nay: None.
No further business appearing before the Council, motion was made by Aldermen Bledsoe
and seconded by Alderman Finley to adjourn. Upon note, the Aldermen voted:
Aye: Bledsoe, Bollinger, Burrow, Finley, Foster, Manchester, Powers, and Rowton.
Nay: None.
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APPROVED: AU(IUST 3, 1954