April 2, 1959
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ;ZEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS, HELD AT THE
_ _ _ _ CTTY HAIS, IN_SAID _CiTY ON THE 2ND DAY OF APRILa 1959 AT
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On the 2nd day of April, 1959, the City Council of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, met in
the City Hall in said City in regular session. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 o'clock P, M,
by the Mayor, and on the roll call the following members of the Council were £ovnd to be present:
Aldermen: 0. I. Bollinger, H, J, David Bob Eden, J. E, Himea, R. H. Ray, Jr., L. E. Roleson,
Y, G. Sims, and James Bledsoe; and City Attorney W. H. Dillahunty,
Absent: None.
It being determined a quorum was present, the following proceedings were had to-wit:
Minutes of Council Meeting on March 19, 1959, were approved as read.
Mayor Price reported to the Council the Committee of Aldermen appointed to receive bids for
Workman's Compensation and Public Liability met on March 31, 1959, at 10 A. M, in accordance with
Notice publishd on March 19, 1959 in the Crittenden County Times, and received only one bid, the
following bid from Crittenden Insurance Company:
March 31, 1959
City of West Memphis
City Hall
West Memphis, Arkansas
Attention: Mayor H. B. Price
Dear Mayor Price:
We respectfully submit bids for Workmen's Compensation and Public Liability in accordance
with published legal notice. We propose a bid of .551 off manual for the Public Liability.
We propose a participating plan under the Workmen's Compensation wherein the City can
receive as much as twenty five percent (25~) o£P manual rates provided the loss experience
~ustifiea. This plan can cost no more than manual rates but oYfers a credit should the
experience be favorable. Credits can be allowed with a loss ratio as great as forty per
cent (ly0~) ,
9ery truly yours,
CRITTENDEN INSURANCE COMPANY, AGENTS
/S/ CHARLES F. DEGRAFF
President
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After consideration the committee had accepted the bid of Crittenden Insurance Company, Thereupon,
motion was made by Alderman FD.mea and seconded by Alderman Rap: That the Conrdl approve the
action of the Committee in accepting the bid of Crittenden Insurance Company, Upon vote, the voting
was as follows;
Yeas: Aldermen: Bollinger, David, Eden, Rimes, Ray, Roleson, Sims, and Bledsoe,
Nays: None.
The following resolution prepared by City Attorney Dillahunty was presented:
RESOLUTION N0, 217
WEiF73EAS, Senator Charles F. "Rip" Smith, Senator Clarence Bell, Representative Gecil B. Nance, Jr.
and Lucien Rodgers, have performed outstanding services in the 1959 State Legislature, and
WHEREAS, these senators attd representatives have performed many services for the City of
West Memphis and the citizens therein, NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLPED, by the Council of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, that Senator
Charles F, "Rip" Smith, Senator Clarence E. Bell, Representative Lucien Rodgers, be commended
for their work and effort in behalf of the City of West Memphis and the citizens therein, in the
1959 Legislature.
That a copy of this resolution be furnished each of the named persons herein.
DATES This _ da,}. of ppril, 1959.
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After discussion, motion was made by Alderman David and seconded by Alderman Bledace:
That the Resolution be adopted. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Yeas: Aldermen: Hollinger, David, Eden, Hi.mea, Ray, Roleson, Sims, and Bledsoe.
Nays: None.
As requested on March 19th, City Attorney Dillahunty presented an ordinance on the
licensing and impoundittg of doge. The ordinance entitled "An Ordinance Providing For The
Licensing Of All Dogs Within The Corporate Limits Of The City Of West Memphis, Arkansas;
Prohibiting Doga From Running At Large within The Corporate Limits Of West Memphis,
Arkansas; Authorizing The Impounding And Destruction Of Dogs; Providing A Penalty;
Provide For The Repeal Of Ordinance 196 As Amended Hy Ordinance 251; Ordinance 199 As
Amended By Ordinance 252 And All Ordinances In Conflict Therewith," was read the first
time. After consideration, motion xas made by Alderman Bollinger and seconded by
Alderman Eden: That the first reading of the ordinance be approved. Upon vote, the voting
was as follows:
Yeas: Aldermen: Bolinger, David, Eden, Himes, Ray, Role son, Sims, and Bledsoe.
Nays: None.
Mayor Price inf ormed the Council the 1959 Arkansas Legislature passed Act 28 _ The
Budget Act requiring the Mayor of a city to present a Budget each year to the Council on
December let to be approved by the Council prior to February 1st of the following year.
In asmuch as the Act was not enacted until February 28, 1959, the budget for the City of
West Memphis for 1959 has 3ust been prepared. The Council was advised when the budget is
approved the Mayor, or a properly designated person or parsons, is authorized to purchase
items up to $1,000.00, any item in excess of $1,000.00 will have to be advertised for bids.
Also, aqy changes in the budget as presented as to transfer of funds, purchase of items
not contemplated at this time by any department in excess of the amount allocated to the
department will have to be presented to the Council for approval. Mayor Price requested
the Council to approve all accounts payable each month as has been done in the past. The
Budget showing actual expenditures for 1958 and request for 1959 was read by the Mayor and
explanations made and discussed by the Council. Motion was made by Alderman Bollinger and
seconded by Alderman David: That the Budget for 1959 as presented be approved. Upon vote,
the voting was as follows:
Yeas: Aldermen: Bollinger, David, Eden, Himes, Ray, Roleson, Sims, and Bledsoe.
Nags: None.
Mayor Price brought to the Council's attention it would be necessary to receive grant
Prom the West Memphis Utility Commission. of $193,070.00 for 1959, however, the money would
be transferred from the Utility Commission to the City funds as needed. Thereupon, motion
was made by Alderman Roleson and seconded by Alderman Eden: That the Council request from
the Utility Commission a grant for 1959 in the amount of $193,070.00. Upon vote, the voting
was as follows:
Yeas: Aldermen: Bollinger, David, Eden, Rimes, Ray, Roleson, Sime, and Bledsoe.
Nays: None.
Mr. Clinton Wallace, 70l: Stuart requested information on proposed plans for beautification
of parks and streets in the city, and was advised the City Beautiful Commission is being
organized to assist the city in beautification projects. Mr. Wallace also inquired as to city
ordinance requiring builder to allot area for park in a new subdivision. Mayor Price informed
Mr. Wallace the City has entered into agreement with the University of Arkansas for planning
services in the amount of $111,000.00, the United States Governme:rt to pay one-half of the amount,
and recommendations will be made by the Planning Consultant at a later date.
Mr. Franklin Dassett of 1913 McAuley Drive North complimented the City on garbage pick-up.
No further business appearing before the Council, motion was made by Alderman Bledsoe and
seconded by Alderman Roleson to ad~ovrn. Upon vote, the voting was as Follows:
Yeas: Aldermen: Bollinger, David, Eden, Himes, Ray, Roleson, Sims, and Bledsoe.
Nays: None.
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APPROVED: APRIL 16. 1959