March 9, 1972~.~
MINUTES OF AD.~DURNF,II MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS,
ARKANSAS, HELD ON THE 9TH DAY OF MARCH, 1972.
The Council of the City of West Memphis, in the County of Crittenden, State
of Arkansas, met in an adjourned session in the City Hall in said City at
5:00 o'clock p.m, on the 9th day of March, 1972.
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor, and the roll being called
there were:
Present: Tilden Rodgers, Mayor in the chair, and the following named
Aldermen: R. L. Smith, M. P. Scott, R. T . Bentley, W. R. Dabbs,
Thomas Dickerson, J. E. Hightower, Pritchard Horton,
and C. D. Hutcherson;
Absent: Aldermen: D. M. Grimsley and W. L. Harris, and City Attorney
R. E. Wallin.
It being determined a quorum was present, the following proceedings were
had to-wit:
Mayor ~2odgers informed the Council the employment of firemen is not controlled
by ordinance, therefore, the employment of an additional fireman, whose salary
for part of the year would be available through the 8mergency Employment Act
of 1971, would be considered. Motion was made by Alderman Dickerson, seconded
by Alderman Hutcherson: Increase number of Firemen from 42 to 43. Upon vote,
the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Smith, Scott, Bentley, Dabbs, Dickerson, Hightower, Horton,
and Hutcherson.
No: None .
Alderman Grimsley made a delayed appearance.
In accordance with Notice published in the Evening Times on February 21st and
28th, the following bids for four Police Cars were received :
A. J. Thomas
Ryan Chevrolet
Bob Morrow For d
$13,914.48
13,878.00
13,912.60
Motion was made by Alderman Grimsley, seconded by Alderman Dabbs: That bids
be turned over to the Police Commission to meet with the Chief of Police and
determine if bids meet specifications, and let bid to lowest and best bidder.
Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Smith, Scott, Bentley, ,Dabbs, Dickerson, Hightower, Horton,
Hutcherson, and Grimsley.
No: None.
Alderman Harris made a delayed appearance.
Bids for Street Sweeper as advertised in the Evening Times on February 21st and
28th were received as follows:
Hawkins Equipment (4 Wheel) $14,998.50
Choctaw, Inc (4 Wheel} 15,120.00
(3 Wheel) 10,010.00
Delta Equipment Company (3 Wheel) - 3~ cy 9,840.00.
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Motion was made by Alderman Scott, seconded by Alderman Dabbs: That the bids
be turned over to the Street Committee and Engineers to canvass the bids, and
authorize awarding the bid. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Smith, Scott, Bentley, Dabbs, Dickerson, Hightower, Horton,
Hutcherson, Grimsley, and Harris.
No: None.
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Alderman Smith, Chairman of the Street Committee, announced meeting would
be held March 16 at 3:30 p.m. after the Council Meeting.
Mayor Kodgers brought to the Council's attention the City has not made a
financial contribution for the Youth Counseling Center at 111 S. Second
Street. Federal and County Grants, and citizens` donations were discussed.
Motion was made by Alderman Grimsley, seconded by Alderman Hutcherson:
That the rent for the Youth Counseling Center be reduced from $ 500.00 to
$400.00 per month. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: .Aldermen: Smith, .Scott, Bentley, Dabbs, Dickerson, Hightower, Horton,
Hutcherson, Grimsley, and Harris.
No: None . '
Mr. .1%bert Cosgrove and Mr. B. McElroy were informed matters pertaining to
zoning codes would be considered on March 16, 1972.
Motion was made by Alderman Dabbs, seconded by Alderman Dickerson: That
chairs and larger table be obtained for the Council in the Courtroom. Upon
vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Smith, Scott, Bentley, Dabbs, Dickerson, Hightower, Horton,
Hutcherson, Grimsley, and Harris.
No: None.
Mayor Rodgers appointed a committee of Alderman Scott, Chairman, and
Alderman Harris and Dabbs to obtain information on the table and chairs.
No fruther business being presented, the meeting was adjourned.
ATTEST ,,~
CITY CLE
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MAYOR
APPROVED: MARCH 16, 1972