October 15, 19593~
MINUTES GF REGULAR MEETING OF TfI; CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKAPISAS,
HELD AT THE CITY HALL IN SAID CITY ON THE 15TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1959, AT 3:00 P,M.
On the 15th day of October, 1959, the 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
3:00 P,M. by the Mayor, and on the roll call the following members of the Council were
found to be present:
Aldermen: James Bledsoe, 0, I, Bollinger, B, J. David, Bob Eden, R, H. Ray, Jr.,
L. E. Roleson, and Y. G. Sims; and City Attorney W, H. Dillahunty.
Absent: Alderman J. E, fti.mes.
It being determined a quorum was present, the following proceedings were had to-wit:
Minutes of Council Meetings on October 1st and 6th were read. City Attorney Dillahunty
advised the Council after the October 6th meeting he had been informed the lights were
purchased from Westinghouse Electric Supply Company rather than Westinghouse Electric
Corporation, and the minutes of the meeting should reflect the change in the name of the
company. After discussion, motion was made by Alderman Bledsoe: That the minutes of
Council Meeting on October 1st be approved and minutes of meeting on October 6th be approved
reflecting the change. The motion was seconded by Alderman Ray, and the following vote
was recorded:
Ayes: Aldermen: Bledsoe, Bollinger, David, Eden, Ray, Roleson, Sams.
Nays: None.
Mayor Price announced the first order of business would be hearing on rezoning all of
Southcrest Subdivision except Lots M through St inclusive, in Block B and Lots A through D,
inclusive, in Block C. Notice of hearing published on September 18, 1959, was read. Anyone
having objections to said rezoning was requested to present their objections at this time,
No one appeared to protest the rezoning, however, Mayor Price informed the Council he had
several requests as to information on location of the area and had requested Mr. Widdicombe
to return plat presented at the Planning Commission meeting before final action is taken
on the matter. The ordinance entitled "An Ordinance To Rezone Certain Zoned Property And
To Repeal Ordinances In Conflict Herewith" was read the first time. Motion was made by
Alderman Ray: That the first reading of the ordinance be approved. The motion was seconded
by Alderman David, and the following vote was recorded:
Ayes: Aldermen: Bledsoe, Bollinger, David, Eden, Ray, Roleson, Sims.
Nays: None.
Notice of hearing for vacating all of First Street lying between Blocks C and D
and E and F of the Southcrest Subdivision and all o£ Arkansas Avenue and all of
Mississippi Avenue (not heretofore closed) in the George T. Kendal Second Addition to
the City of West Memphis as per plat of record in Plat Book 1 at Page 258 of the Records
of Crittenden County, published on September 18th and 25th was read. Anyone having
objections to vacating said streets was requested to present objections. No one appeared
to object. An ordinance vacating the streets was read in full. After discussion, motion
was made by Alderman Ray: That the first reading of the ordinance be approved. The
motion was seconded by Alderman Sims, and the following vote was recorded:
Ayes Aldermen: Bledsoe, Bollinger, David, Eden, Ray, Robson, Sims.
Nays: None.
The third quarterly reports for the City of West Memphis were distributed to the
Council, and copy of report ordered filed with City Clerk.
Alderman 0, I. Bollinger informed the Council a check in the amount of $10,613.95
will be received by the City from Southland Racing Corporation making a total o£
.°p21,553.Lt1 received for the 1959 Racing Season.
Mayor Price recommended the appointment of James Bledsoe as a member of the
Planning Commission to fill the unexpired term of P. M. Dacus, who has resigned due
to his appointment as a Utility Commissioner. Motion was made by Alderman Ray: That
the appointment of James Bledsoe as a member of the Planning Commission be approved.
The motion was seconded by Alderman David, and the following vote was recorded:
Ayes: Aldermen: Bollinger, David, Eden, Ray, Roleson, Sims.
Nays: None.
There being no further business to come before the meeting, Alderman Bledsoe moved
the meeting adjourn, which motion was duly seconded by Alderman Roleson, and the Following
vote was recorded:
Ayes: Aldermen: Bledsoe, Bollinger, David, Eden, Ray, Roleson, Sims.
Nays: None.
The Mayor thereupon declared the meeting adjourned.
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