March 2, 1961~~
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OP WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS,
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The City Council of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, met in regular session in
the City of West Memphis at 3:00 o'clock P,M „ on the 2nd day of March, 1961. The
following were present: Aldermen: J. L, Lackey, Y, G, Sims, R, C. Bowie, R, E, Eden,
and Earl Felts; and City Attorney W. H, Dillahunty,
Absent: Aldermen: L, E, Roleson, C, H. Rowton, and 0, I, Bollinger,
It being determined a quorum was present, the following proceedings were had to-wit:
Accounts Payable for January, 1961, were presented. After discussion, motion was
made by Alderman Sims, seconded by Alderman Lackey: That the Accounts be approved as
presented and filed; and authorize, ratify, and/or confirm payment of the following:
Heath and Scarbrough $10,156,04 Texaco, Inc. $g
9g
C, B. Alderdice Const. 330,00 S, C. Toof and Co. ,
185
40
Ark. Paint and Glass Co, 1.22 Union Auto Electric .
13
45
Asphalt Products 1,100,00 Walker Fire Protection .
6
90
Choctaw, Inc, 17,61 W, M, Laundry-Cleaners .
232
51
Dixie Bearings, Inc. 6,39 W, M. Electric Motor ,
27
82
Holland Motor 53.22 W, M, Lumber Co. ,
85
42
W. K, Ingram Construction 811.25 1V, M. Toggery .
172
46
Hawkins Eqpt, 282.71 W, M. Machine Shop .
6
50
Johnson A6to 37.05 W, M. Tourist Court ,
7U
5
W. S. Jordan Gravel 63.20 W, M, Veterinary Hospita .
l 521
50
McCaa Chevrolet 167,01 tV, M, Wholesale Grocery ,
22
30
Manning Lbr, 52.54 Western Auto Store ,
1
98
Memphis Stone & Gravel 122. 8A White Rose Industrial .
8
80
MidSouth Gas 38,63 IVolf Tailoring .
102
75
W, M, Lumber 1,29 Wray Williams Blue Print .
13
80
J, A, Riggs 42.28 City of West Memphis .
Farmers Hardware Company 7,36 General Fund 76
31
Ozburn-Abston & Company 40.45 City of West Memphis ,
W, M, Tourist Court 1.50 General Fund 728
07
1V, M, Welding Shop 26,50 ArkansasState Treasurer .
3
671
38
Associated Libraries, Inc, 36,89 City of West Memphis ,
.
Baker & Taylor 75.15 General Fund 42
50
C, M, Gardner 30.09 City of West Memphis .
New Method Book Bindery 96,75 General Fund 281.50
H, R. Huntting Co, 192,96 Director of Internal Rev. 2
253
10
Doubleday & Company 39.25 E. Anderson, Fire Chief ,
.
14
00
Orkin Exterminating 5,00 O. Ball .
50
00
LMid South Gas Co, 32.77 R, W, Murphy ,
175
00
Southwestern Bell Telephone 17.51 City of West Memphis .
Arkansas Paint & Glass 23,61 Payroll Fund 10,042.27
Burnett Truck Line 15.99 City of West Memphis
Callaghan & Co, 35,00
Payroll Account
1
340
75
G. F. Cake Co, 6,18 ,
.
Curb and Gutter Improvement
Circul-Air Corp. 1,390,00 District No, 3 7,415.41
Crittenden Publishing Co. = 866,06 Street Improvement District
D-X Sunray Oil Co, 11,84
Douglas Typewriter Co,
40,00
tVorthan Sank & Trust Co, 7,415.42
9
128.11
Esso Standard 1, 244,51 ,
H, D. Holland, Chief Police
Farmers Hardware Co, 1,84 CMeals) 985
95
Finley Electric 109.03 Mrs, G, Lehr ,
75
00
Goodyear Service Stores 1,90 H, Price, Mayor ,
200
00
Dr, J. C, Hawkins 6,00 City of West Memphis ,
Hamilton Clinic 9.00 Payroll Fund 359
59
Heath & Scarbrough 45.11 Business Men's Assurance ,
20
11
Higgins Generator 36,42 City of 1Vest Alemnhis ,
Garrett Hardware 9.41 Payroll Fund 1,289.05
Holland Motor Co, 14,95 Business Men's Assurance 111
90
W. H, Hundhausen, Jr, 4.25 City of West Memphis .
W. K. Ingram Construction 1,995.00 Payroll Fund 11.434
27
Johnson Auto Co, 144,55 Business Men`s Assurance .
498
08
Leggett's Service Station 6.90 H, D,Holland .
1
685
95
Logan-Lesh Communications 98.96 E. Anderson, Fire Chief ,
.
15
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McKee Moog Spring Co. 13.14 W. M. Utility Comm. ,
3,538.54
McCaa Chevrolet 32.30 H. H. Price, Mayor 41
95
Midwest Auto Parts 1,34 .
May-Graves, Inc, = 189,26
Meriwether Apothecary 27.81
MidSouth Gas Co, 389,70
Mills-Morris Co, 44.11
0, K, Tires of West Memphis 3,00
Ozburn-Abston and Co, 140,04
Orkin Exterminating Co, 25.00
R. L, Polk and Co, 220,25
Ruff's Body Shop 42.55
Strickland Transp, 72.37
Intoximeter Assoc, 104,33
Royal McBee Corporation 37.75
Sam Saig 17,20
W, E, Scarborough 289,00
Standard Parts Co. 86.69
Independent Linen Service 3,37
Southwestern Belle Telephone Co, 343,54
Tayloe Paper Co. 50.89
Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Lackey, Sims, Bowie, Eden, Felts.
Nay: None.
Estimate for construction of the City Jail in amount of $6,32Q.47 from Heath &
Scarbrough Contractors was presented. Mayor Price informed the Council the estimate
had been approved by the Architects, Stuck, Frier, Lane 3c Scott. Motion was made by
Alderman Eden, Seconded by Alderman Lackey: That the estimate for the City Jail in
amount of $6,328.47 be approved. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Lackey, Sims, Bowie, Eden, Felts.
Nay: None.
The first estimate for construction of Fire Stations #2 and 3 in the amount of
$7,274.37 from Heath & Scarbrough, Contractors, was presented. Plotion was made by
Alderman Bowie, seconded by Alderman Lackey: That the estimate for the Fire Stations
in amount of $1,274,37 be approved, Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Lackey, Sims, Bowie, Eden, Felts,
Nay: None,
Request of Guaranty Loan & Real Estate Company to replat one-half of Block 13
of Avalon Heights Extension was presented. The Council was informed the replat would
provide for one additional lot, however, the minimum width of each lot would be 76
feet, After discussion, motion was made by Alderman Eden, seconded by Alderman Lackey:
That the replat of one-half of Block 13 of Avalon Heights Extension be approved. Upon
vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Lackey, Sims, Bowie, Eden, Felts,
Nay: None.
Mr. Elton Rieves III on behalf of the West Memohis Junior Chamber of Commerce requested
permit in order that the Junior Chamber of Commerce might sponsor the Midway of Mirth
Carnival Shows in West Memphis for a six day period commencing April 10, 1961, uoon payment
of privilege license to the City. Mr, Rieves informed the Council of provisions of a
contract entered into by the Junior Chamber of Commerce and the Show Operator. After
discussion of types of rides, side shows, and a location for the carnival, motion was made
by I~lderman Felts, seconded by Alderman Lackey: That the Junior Chamber of Commerce be
granted permission to sponsor Midway of Mirth Shows on April 10, 1961, for a six day period
upon payment of license to the City, provided the Shows would be located at the Southland
Race Track. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Lackey, Sims, Bowie, Eden, Felts,
Nay: None.
Alderman Eden brought to the Council's attention the aerial photo in color of
Little Rock, Arkansas, on the front of the telephone directory of the Little Rock-
North Little Rock Directory. After discussion, Mayor Price was requested to ascertain
if any aerial photo of West Memphis could be displayed on the West Memphis telephone Directory.
There being no further business, motion was made by Alderman Bowie, seconded by
Alderman Felts to adjourn, Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Lackey, Sims, Bowie, Eden, Felts.
Nay: None.
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APPROVED: MARCH 16, 1961 ~'i