November 3, 196050:
MINUTES CF A REGULAR h~,fil'ING OF TIME CITY CGUNCIL OF_THE CITY GF FVEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS,
___ _ _ HELD AT THE CITY HALL IN SAID CITY GN THE 3RD IY1Y r,F NOVEMBER 1960 AT 3:00 P.M
The City Council of the City of ',Vest Memphis, Arkansas, met in regular session in the
City of West Memphis at 3:00 o'clock P, M., on the 3rd day of November, 1960, The following
were present: Mayor Howell B. Price, Aldermen: L. E. Roleson, C, H. Rowton, Y. G. Sims,
C,, I, Bollinger, R. C, Bowie, and R. E. Eden; and City Attorney FY, Ii. Dillahunty and City
Clerk Charles F. lleGraff,
Absent: Aldermen: R. H. Ray, Jr, and J. L. Lackey.
It being determined a quorum was present, the following proceedings were had to-wit:
Minutes of Council Meeting on October 20, 1960, were read. Motion was made by
Alderman Bollinger, seconded by Alderman Rowton: That the minutes be approved when
corrected to read as follows: Mayor Price reported to the Council the Building Committee
composed of Aldermen Rowton, Roleson, and Eden had examined all the bids submitted on
October 6, 1960. After making several minor changes the Committee had negotiated with
Heath & Scarbrough, Contractors, and awarded the bid to said company in the amount cf
$55,000,00.
Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Roleson, Rowton, Sims, Bollinger, Bowie, and Eden.
Nay: None.
The following letter was presented:
512 Hamilton Street
West M11emphis, Arkansas
Octoher 31. 1960
Mayor H, B, Price and City Council
City Hall
West Memphis, Arkansas
Dear Mayor Price:
I would appreciate it if you would withdraw my appointment to the city planning
commission as circumstances at this time will not permit me to serve on this board.
But at any time in the future that a vacancy occurs I would anpreciate it if you
would consider me for an appointment to the commission at that time,
Sincerely yours,
/S/ W, C, (DUB) McKINNEY
WCM/tls
After discussion, motion was made by Alderman Roleson, seconded by Alderman Eden:
That the resignation of W. C, McKinney be accepted, Upon vote, the voting was as
follows:
.Aye: Aldermen: Roleson, Rowton, Sims, Bollinger, Rcwie, and Eden.
Nay: None,
Mayor Price requested the Council to submit names of citizens for appointment tc
the Planning Commission.
Invoice from Elmer A, Stuck & Associates for architects fee in the amount of
$2,310 due at this time was presented. After discussion, motion was made by
Alderman Rowton, seconded by Alderman Eden: That estimate from Elmer A, Stuck iE
Associates be paid as presented, Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Roleson, Rowton, Sims, Bollinger, Bowie, and Eden.
Nay: None.
Periodical Estimate for Partial Payment No. 1 For the Jail Addition from Contractors
Heath 3e Scarbrough in the amount of $5,281,52 was presented. Motion was made by Alderman
Bollinger, seconded by Alderman Bowie: That periodical estimate from Heath & Scarbrough
Construction Company be approved. Upon vote, the voting was as follows
Aye: Aldermen: Roleson, Rowton, Sims, Bollinger, Bowie, and Eden.
Nay: None.
Mayer Price informed the Council it would be necessary to transfer funds as shown in the
budget for operation cf the Eiealth Clinic as follows: $1350 from account HS6 and ?450 from
account HS7 to HS8, After discussion, motion was made by Alderman Rowton, seconded by
F.lderman Sims: That transfer of funds for operation cf Health Clinic be anproved, Unon vote,
the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Roleson, Rowton, Sims, Bollinger, Bowie, and Eden.
Nay: None.
Mayor Price stated it would be necessary to request a grant cf $3,500 from the Utility
Commission for feeding ofcity prisoners for the months cf November and December. Thereupon,
motion was made by Alderman Eden, seconded by Alderman Roleson: That the sum cf $3,500.00
be requested from the West Memphis Utility Commission for feeding cf prisoners. Unon vote,
the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Roleson, Rowton, Sims, Bollinger, Bowie, and Eden.
Nay: None.
Alderman C. I. Bollinger presented a check in the amount of $11,139.99 to the City from
Southland Race Track. The check represented 1/3 of the "breakage" for the last 50 days of
the 1960 racing season.
City Clerk Charles F. DeGraff brought to the Council's attention the amending of the
ordinance pertaining to the installation of signs, The City Clerk and City Attorney Dillahunty
were requested to study the matter and present recommendations to the Council.
Alderman Ray made a delayed appearance at the meeting.
Mayor Price informed the Council the architect had been instructed to redraw the plans for
the fire stations as had been unable to change the bid on to be within the money avilable.=~
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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