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Fayetteville City Council met in regular session Monday June 3,1935.
Mayor A D McAllister, City Clerk Otoe Phillips, City Attorney Rex Perkins, City
Engineer E M Ratliff. Aldermen: Bronson, Bynum, Carter, Gregory, Peal,gSanders,
Shook and Ucker.
Minutes of the regular meeting held May 27,1935 were read and approved.
The following bills were presented after their approval by Alderman real, Chairman
of the truditing Committee: The Blair's Stationers 50 cents; J Shelley $25.00;
C V Day $1.00; Fayetteville Printing Co., $14.10: Lewis Bros. Hardware Co. $61.95;
Washington Transfer Co. $51.23;.Winkleman1sPrint Shop $4.00; Rogers Electric Co. 50
Cents;Campbell Bell Dry Goods Co.. 15 cents; Southwestern Gas & Electric Co. $6314.10;
Harley Gover Sheriff.tt,59.00; b.F.Thomas for Dr E F Ellis $63.00; Fayetteville L110ber
& Cement Company $57.42; Campbell Grocery Co. $p12.00;Carney Grocery Co. $62.00;
Abshier-Bryan Motor Company $6.45; The Automotive $618.00; A D McAllister $68.25; Ben
Porter $15.00; A F Shumate 018.00. Aldemman(;Bynumymoved that the bills be allowed as
approved and the Clerk be instructed to draw warrants for same upon the proper
funds. The motion was seconded by Alderman Ucker and received the unanimous vote of
the Council.
A communication was read from Kenneth 0 Warner, Director Arkansas Municpial League
advising of the meet of the State Highway Commission in Little Rock on June 6, to
hear delegations who wish to submit projects for the outright grant money available
to Arkansas Municdpalities. Alderman Gregory moved that the Mayor be authorized to
go to Little Rock, taking proposed City projects and meet this Commission on
June 6, the City paying expense of trip. Alderman Peal seconded this motion which
carried unanimously.
A communication was read frmm the Eureka Hose Company relative to bill owing them
by the City pf Fayetteville. Alderman Bronson moved that the Mayor be authorized
to write the Eureka Hose Company offering to take care,of this bill amounting,to
$61452.55 in quarterly paymentsof $6250.00 each. Alderman Gregory seconded this
motion which carried unanimously.
Alderman Gregory introduced an ordinance tobe entitled: "An ordinance declaring the
business of storing, transporting and /or selling of liquors at retail or wholesale
in the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, to be a privilege; levying aotax therefor;
providing for the issuance of permits; regulating the sale of liquor; fixing the
penalties for violations thereof; and for other purposes". The Clerk read the Ordir
the first time in its entirety. Alderman Bynum moved that the rules be suspended
and the Ordinance be placed on its second reading. This motion was seconded by
Alderman Gregory and received the unanimous vote of the Council. The Clerk then
read the Ordinance the second time. The Ordinance was discussed at length. Dean
Ripley representing the University of Arkansas was present and asked that the
Council do all in its power to keep licquor distributing places as far from the
University as it was possible to do. Reverend Paul Kennedy representing the
Ministerial Alliance was present also and suggested that the City not issue permits
to licuor stores except on the square and in half blocks of the square. Alderman
Bronson moved that the proposed Ordinance be left on its second reading until
next meeting Monday June 10th. This motion was seconded by Alderman Ucker was duly
passed by the Council.
E M Ratliff CityEngineer reported that he had received a request from C W Holderbai;
of the State E R A office for an estimate of requirements for putting the City Air'
Port in proper condition. In making his suggestions regarding the Air Port,Mr Holde
baum returns to the Original plan for improving the field laid out by Mr Ratliff
rather than the plan substituted in the E R A project last year..Alderman Sanders
moved that E M Ratliff be authorized to confer with the E R A authorities regarding
a project for improving the field. This motion was seconded by Alderman Carter
and carried unanimously.
The subject ;ofa new truck for the Street Department was presented:Alderman Sanders
moved that the Street Committee be authorized to inv®stigate this matter and be
given full power to act. Alderman Broi9on seconded this motion which received the
unanimous vote of the Council.
The Finance Committee recommended a budget to be adopted inr•the matter of telephone
service nowbeir:g furnished by the City, for City offices and employees. Alderman
Bronson moved that the proposed budget ,be adopted. The motion was seconded by
Alderman Sanders and carried unanimously.
TELEPHONE BUDGET.
FIRE DEPARTMENT: Per year. Executive & Administrative:
Fire S a ion Main Phone) .00 Mayor's Office $43eBO
Extension and gong 15.60 City Clerk Collector 43.80
Fire Station (Residence Phone) 27.00 Police Station(Office) 42.00
Fire Chief (Home) 27.00 Relay,Horn & Hand.set 16.80
Day Driver's (Home)2 @ $627% each 54.00 y3 6,40
Night Driver's (Home)2 24. each 48.00
Volun5ttteer Fire .e 24jea Total $744.00
ort loo per mon � p r year $ 9 .60
No t ephones out side of xxx City Limits to be paid for by the City.
Signed: Earl Shook,J K Gregory,J C Peal,
Members Finance Committee.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Alderman Ucker moved
to adjourn. The m6tion was seconded by Alderman Carter and carried unanimously,and
the Mayor declared he Council adjourned.
Approved: �,�}. Q0
Attest:---
City Cer Mayor.
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