January 29, 1976203
MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS,
ARKANSAS, HAD AND HELD ON JANUARY 29, 1976.
The City Council of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, met in special
session at the Council Chamber, City Hall in West Memphis, Arkansas, at
5:30 p.m. on the 29th day of January, 1976. The following were present;
Mayor Joyce Ferguson presiding; and Aldermen: J. E. Hightower, A. 0. Holt,
Pritchard Horton, J. C. King, Tilden Rodgers, R. T. Bentley, R. S. Cosgrove, and
D . M . Grimsley .
Absent: Aldermen W. L. Harris and Thomas Dickerson and City Attorney
Robert Smith.
Notice of the Special Meeting for the purpose of approving the 1976 Budget
was given by Mayor Ferguson, and Waiver of Notice signed by Alderman
W. L. Harris and Thomas Dickerson, who were not present.
It being determined a quorum was present, the following proceedings were
had to-wit:
Copies of the 1976 City Of West Memphis Budget were distributed. Motion
was made by Alderman Holt, seconded by Alderman Rodgers That approve the
1976 Budget on a Line Item Basis.
The Budget was discussed with City Treasurer Fred Owen and Lou Hundley.
During period of questions and comments Alderman Cosgrove, seconded by
Alderman Rodgers moved to call for the question. Roll call vote on the
question was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Hightower, Holt, Horton, King, Rodgers, Bentley, Cosgrove,
and Grimsley.
Nay ; None .
Roll call vote on the motion to approve the 1976 Budget was as follows;
Aye: Aldermen: Hightower, Holt, Horton, King, Rodgers, Bentley, Cosgrove,
and Grimsley.
Nay: None .
Permission to advertise for chemical weed control program bids to be
received February 19th was requested by City Engineer Brawley. Motion was
made by Alderman Grimsley, seconded by Alderman Horton that permission be
granted to advertise for bids for chemical weed control program. Upon vote,
the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Hightower, Holt, Horton, King, Rodgers, Bentley, Cosgrove,
and Grimsley.
Nay: None .
Permission to readvertise for water treatment plant and 500,000 gallon water
storage tank was requested. After discussion with P. G. Para of the Utility
Department, motion was made by Alderman King, seconded by Alderman Rodgers
that permission be granted to ueadvertise for bids for water treatment plant
and 500,000 gallon water storage tank. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Hightower, Holt, Horton, King, Rodgers, Bentley, Cosgrove,
and Grimsley.
Nay: None .
No further business being presented, Alderman King, seconded by Alderman Grimsley
moved to adjourn. Upon vote, the voting was as follows :
Aye: Aldermen: Hightower, Holt, Horton, King, Rodgers, Bentley, Cosgrove,
and Grimsley .
Nay: None .
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CITY CLE
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APPROVED: FEBRUARY 5, 1976