September 14, 1954`~ `.1
MIlVUTES OF AN ADJOURNED MEETlidO OF TFiE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Wl'sST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS,
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The Council of the City of Weat Memphis met in an ad3ourned session at the City Fiall
in said City at 7:30 P.M. on the 1.!!th day of September, 1954.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor H. B. Price, and upon roll call there were:
Present: Aldermen James Bledsoe, John Burrow, Freeman Finley, Curtis Foster,
A. R. Manchester, P. B. Powers; City Attorney Atlee Harris.
Absent: Aldermen 0, I. Bollinger and C. H. Rowton; City Clerk W. R. Seaton.
It being determined a quorum was present, the following proceedings were had to-wit:
Mayor Price announced the September 7th Council Meeting had been adjourned until this
date for the purpose of taking action on any business that might come before the Council on
the litigation involving the incorporation of Hulbert, Arkansas.
City Attorney Harris informed the Council several conferences had been held by him and
members of the law firms of hale & Fogleman and Rieves & Smith on the preliminary preparations,
and the Attorneys were of the opinion that the Mayer should appoint a committee consisting of
three aldermen and hi.matalf to meet with the Attorneys frequent]_y thereby expediting the matter.
The City Attorney advised the committee would report to the Council on the method of operation
and the action of the committee would not be binding upon the other members of the Council.
Also, plans of a definite nature would be presented to the Council at the next meeting. After
discussion, a resolution was introduced in writing and read in full by Alderman Manchester:
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, It has been deemed advisable a committee consisting of three members of the
Council and the Mayor be appointed to confer and advise and assist the City Attorney and the
Attorneys representing the City in litigation involving the incorporation of Hulbert, Arkansas.
NOW, TIiEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED That the Mayor be and he is hereby authorized to appoint
a committee consisting of three members of the Council.
Upon vote, the Aldermen voted:
Aye: Bledsoe, Burrow, Finley, Foster, Manchester, and Powers.
Nay: None.
Thereupon, Mayor Frice appointed a committee consisting of Aldermen Bledsoe, Finley,
and Rowton.
No further business coming before the Council, motion was made by Alderman Bledsoe and
seconded by Alderman Finley to adjourn. Upon vote, the Aldermen voted:
Aye: Bledsoe, Burrow, Finley, Foster, Manchester, and Powers.
Nay: None.
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CITY CLERK
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APPROVED: SEPTEMBER 21, 1951a