February 6, 19691~
PIINUTES OF THE P"FETING OF THE CITY COUPICIL OF THE CITY OF WEST P~iEMI'HIS, ARKANSAS,
____ __~iELD ON T~~_FT,~L~~~.EBRUA ~969~ _ ----
On the 6th day of February, 1969 at 3:00 o'clock p.m., the City Council o£ the
City of West P?emnhis, Arkansas, met in regular session. .The meeting was called to order
and on roll call the following members of the body were present: Mayor Bob Eden, presiding,
and Aldermen: Pritchard Horton, Kirby Leggett, C. T. Rodgers, R. L. Smith, F. C. Weis,
R. T. Bent7_ey, R. C. Bowie, H. R. Dabbs, and City Attorney R. E. blallin.
Absent: None.
P"_inutes cf Council P"eetings on January 16th and 27th were approved as read.
P:ay-or Eden informed the Council since the change in the Budget for prisoners meals an
inventory of equipment in the jail. kitchen had been made by Chief Young, and the amounts for
equipment were •G5l~3.9~ and food $31.1.13 as listed. After discussion, motion was made by
Alderman Smith, seconded by Alderman Leggett: That the City purchase from Chief Young the
equipment and food, and authox•ize the Mayor to nay $85K.1t2. Upon vote, the voting was as
fo7.lows:
Ayes: Aldermen: Horton, Leggett, Rodgers, Smith, Weis, Bentley, Bowie, and Dabbs.
Navs: None.
P^r. C. J. 'v~'ilson, Manager for the Housing Authority of blest Miemphis, explained a
proposed Cooperation Agreement between the City and the Housing Authority as the Authority
is endeavoring to secure assistance from the Department of Housing and Urban Development for
approximately 200 units of low-rent housing. The following Resolution was read in full by
City Attorney Wallin:
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(Cite Resolution)
RESOLUTION N0. 360
RESOLUTION ;APPROVING COOPERATION AGRE'~NT
;dITFI THE
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF
WEST r4E~HI8, J1RK,r+NSNS
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BE IT RESOLVED PY THE CITY COIINCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARK,7'1NSPiS , ~°+S FOLLO,:aS:
1. The Cooperatinn Agreement bet<<~een the CITY OF
WEST MEi~HIS, ,'~,RK?.NS?aS and the Housing f~uthority of
THE CITY OF WEST MEMlHIB, aRKJ-I6 AS
is hereby approved.
2. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the
Cooperation Agreement in the name of, and the City secretary
is hereby directed to seal and attest the Cooperation
Agreement with the seal of the City of `.lest Memphis, Arkansas
3. This resolution shall become effective i~mnediately.
4. The Cooperation l~3reement referred to in Section 1 is in
tkie followinl; form, to-wit:
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C~GPERATI~N AGRF~NIENT
This Agreement entered into this 6th day of February , 19 69 ,
by and between Housing Authority of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas
(herein called the "Local Authority") and City of West Memphis, Arkansas
(herein called the "Municipality"), WITNESSETHs
In consideration of the mutual oavenants hereinafter set forth, the parties
hereto do agree as follows;
1. Gfhenever used in this Agreement:
(a) Tlie term "Project" shall mean any low-rent housing hereafter
developed as an entity by the Local Authority with financial
assistance of the Department of Housing and Urban Development thrcugh
its Housing Assistance Administration (herein called the "HAA");
excluding, however, any low-rent housing project covered by any
contract for loans and annual contributions entered into between
the Local Authority acid the HAA or its predecessor agencies, prior
to the date of this Agreement.
(b) The term "Taxing Body" shall mean the State or any political
subdivision or taxing unit thereof in which a Project is situated
and which would have authority to assess or levy real or personal
property taxes or to certify such taxes to a taxing body or public
officer to be levied for its use and benefit with respect to a
Project if it were not exempt from taxation.
(c) The term ''Shelter Rent" shall mean the total of all charges
to all tenants of a Project for dwelling rents and nondwelling rents
(excluding all other income of such Project), leas the cost to the
Local Authority of all dwelling and nondwelling utilities.
(d) The term "Slum" shall mean any area where dwellings predominate
which, by reason of dilapidation, overcrowding, faulty arrangement
or design, lacl; of ventilation, light or sanitation facilities, or
any combination of these factors, are detritr~ental to safety, health
or morals.
2. The Local Authority shall endeavor (a) to secure a contract ar contracts
with the HAA for loans and annual contributions covering one or more Project8
comprising approximately 200 units of lc+w-rent housing and (b) to develop.
and administer such Project or Projects, each of which shall be located within
the corporate limits of the Municipality. The obligations of the parties hereto
shall apply to each such Floject.
3. (a) Under the constitution and statutes of the State of
Arkansas , 011 projects are exempt from all real and
personal property taxes and special assessments levied or imposed by
any Taxing Aody. With respect to eny Project, so long as either (i)
such project ie owned by a public body or governmental agency and is
used for low-rent housing purposes, or (11) any contract beti+een the
Local authority and the HAA for loans or annual contributions, or
both, in connection with such Project remains in force and effect, or
(iii) any bonds issued i.n connection with such Project or any monies
due to the HAA in connection with such project remain unpaid, whichever
period i~e the longest, the Municipality agrees that it will not levy
or impose any real or personal property taxes or special asaeeaments
upon such Project or upon the Local Authority with respect thereto..
During such period, the Local Authority shall make annual payments
(herein called "Payments in Lieu of Taxes") in lieu of such taxes
and special assessments and in payment for the Public aerivices and
facilities furnished from time to time without other cost or charge
for or with respect to such Project.
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(b) Each such ui;~~ual Payment in Lieu of Ta-~ces shall be made after
the end of tiie fiscal year established for such Project, and shall be
in an amount equal to either (i) ten percent (lOyE) of the aggregate
Shelter Rent Charged by the Local Authority in respect to such Project
during such fiscal year, or (11) the amount permitted to be paid by
appliczble State law in effect ou the date such payment is made,
whichever ~3rnount ie the lower.
(c) The Local Authority shall distribute the Payments 1n Lieu of
Taxes among the Taxing bodies in the proportion which the real property
taxes which would have been paid to each Taxing Body for such year
if the Project were not exempt from taxation bears to the total real
property taxes which would have been paid to all Taxing Bodies for such
year if the Project were not exempt from taxation; Provided, however,
That no payment for any year shall be madet~o ~whi~~have been
excess of the amount of the real property
paid to such Taxing Body for such year 1f the Project were not exempt
from taxation.
(d) Upon failure of the Local Authority to make any payment in Lieu
of Taxes, no lien against any Project or assets of the Local Authority
shall attach, nor shall any interest or penalties accrue or attach on
account thereof.
4. The Municipality agrees that, subsequent to the date of initiation (as
defLned in the United States Housing Act of 193T, as emended) of each Project
and within five years after the completion thereof, or such further period as
may be approved by the HAA, there has been or will be eliminoatico~(~soryrwpair
by the FIAA) by demolition, condemnation, effective closing,
or improvement, of unsafe or insanitary dwelling units situated in the locality
or metropolitan area in which such Project is located, substantially equal in
nu.~nber to the number of newly constructed dwelling units provided by such
project; Provided, That, where more than one family is living in an unsafe or
insanitary dwelling unit, the elimination of such unit shall count as the
elimination of units equal to the number of families accommodated therein; and
Provided, further, That, this paragraph 4 sha17. not applygin the case of (1~9k9,
any Project developed on the site of a Slum cleared subae uent to July 15,
and, that the dwelling units eliminated by the clearance of the site of such
project shall net be counted as elimination for any other Project or nay other
low-rent housing project, or (ii) any Project located in a rural nonfarm area.
5. During the period commencing with the date of the acquisition of any
part of the site or sites of any Projector g~,eo~eaEa~lgagencyaandsieiusad for
such Project is owned by a public body
low-rent housing purposes, or (11) any contract between the Local Authority and
the HAA for loans or annual contributions, or bothbon~dscissuediin osusection
Project remains in force and effect, or (111) any
with such Project or any monies due to the HAA 1n connection with such project
remain unpaid, whichever period is the lo~sgest, the Municipality crithout cost
or charge to the Local Authority or the tenants of such project (other than the
psysrert s in Lieu of Taxes ) shell s
(a) furnish or cause to be furnished to the Local Authority sad the
tenants of such Project public services and facilities of the same
character and to the same extent as are furnished from i,ime to time
without cost or charge to other dwellings and inhabitants in the
Municipality;
(b) Vacate such streets, roads, sad alleys within the arse of such
Prcject as may be necessary in the development thereof, sad com-ey
witF.out charge to the Local Authorityinsofar asrittlgslahwtLillyiable ity
may have in such vacated areas, and,
to do eo without coat or expense to the Local .Authority or to the
Municipality, cause to be ub~eorfprivate utility linessaud equipment.
it may be necessary, all p
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(e) Insofar as the Municipality may lawfully do so, (i) grant
such deviations from the building code of the Municipality as are
reasonable and necessary to promote economy and efficiency in the
development and administration of such Project, and at the same
time safeguard health and safety, and (11) make such changes in
any zoning of the site and surrounding territory of such Project
as are reasonable and necessary for the development and protection
of such Project and the surrounding territory;
(d) Accept grants of easements necessary for the development of
such project; and
(e) Cooperate with the Local Authority by such other lawful action
or ways se the Mxiiicipality and the Local Authority may find necessary
in connection with the development and administration of such Project.
6. In respect to any Project the Municipality further agrees that within
a reasonable time after receipt of a written request therfor from the Local
Authority:
(a) It will accept the dedication of all interior streets, roads,
alleys, and adjacent sidewalks within the area of such Project,
together with all storm and sanitary sewer mains in such dedicated
areas, after the Local Authority, at its own expense, has completed
the grading, improvement, paving, and installation thereof in
accordance with specifications acceptable to the Nduiicipality;
(b) It will accept necessary dedications of land for, and will
grade, improve, pave, and provide aidewalls for, all streets
bounding such Project or necessary to provide adequate access
thereto (in consideration whereof the Local Authority shall pay
to the Iunicipality such amount as would be assessed against the
Project site for such work if such site were privately owned); and
(c) It will provide, or cause to be provided, water mains, and
storm and sanitary sewer mains, leading to such Project and serving
the bounding streets thereof (in consideration whereof the Local.
Authority shall pay to the Municipality such amount as would be
assessed against the Project site for such worl~ if such site were
privately owned).
7• If by reason of the Municipality's failure or refusa], to furnish or
cause to be furnished an;~ public services or facilities which it has agreed
hereunder to furnish or to cause to be furnished to the Local Authority or to
the tenants of any Project, the Local Authorit;,~ incurs any expense to obtain
such services or facilities then the Local Authority may deduct the amount of
such expense from any Payments in Lieu of Taxes due or to become due to the
Municipality in respect to any Project or at~y other low-rent housing projects
owned or operated by the Local Authority.
8. No Cooperation Agreement heretofore entered into between the
Municipality and the Local Authority shall be construed to apply to any
Project ewered by this Agreement.
9. So long as any contract between the Local Authority and the HAA for
loans (including preliminary loans) or annual contributions, or both, in
connectlon with any project remains in force and effect, or so long as any
bonds issued in co~inection with any Project or any monies due to the HAA in
connection with an~~ Project remain unpaid, this Agreement shall not be
abrogated, changed, or modified without the consent of the HAA. The privileges
and obligations of the Municipality hereunder shall remain in full force and
effect with respect to each Project so long as the beneficial title to such
Project is held by the Local Authority or by any other public body or governmental
agency, including the HAA, authorised by law to engage in the development or
administration of low-rent housing projects. If at any time the beneficial
title to, or possession of, any project is held by such other public body or
governmental agency, including the HAA, the provisions hereof shall inure to
the benefit of and may be enforced by, such other public body or governmental
agency, including the HAA.
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IN WITNESS Wf~tEOF, the Mu:icipality and the Local Authority have
.;respectively signed this Agreemant and caused their seals to be affixed and
attested as of the day end year first above written.
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By , ~ _C/
Attest : _ M:~yor
CITY CI,i~,R~{ Title
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF
(SEAL)
Attest:
WEST MEI~HIB~ ARKANSAS
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Chairwan
Se rot
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The Resolution was considered and discussed. Alderman Smith moved its adoption and Alderman
Dabbs seconded the motion. The following vote was recorded:
Ayes: Aldermen: Horton, Leggett, Rodgers, Smith, Weis, Bentley, Eowie, Dabbs.
Nays: Pdone.
The ordinance entitled "An Ordinance In Pursuance Of The Authority Granted By Tie
Legislature Of The State Of Arkansas In Act No. 167 Of 1947; Creating A Port Authority Of
The City Of lJest PRemphis, Arkansas, And For Other Rirposes" read the first time on January 2nd
and the second time on January 16th was read the third time by the City Attorney. Motion was
made by Alderman Rodgers, seconded by Alderman Dabbs: That the third reading o£ the ordinance
be approved, and the ordinance be adopted. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Ayes: Aldermen: Horton, Leggett, Rodgers, Smith, lJeis, Bentley, Bowie, Dabbs.
Nays: None.
The ordinance adopted read as follows:
ORDINANCE N0. S92
ADI ORDINANCE IN PURSUANCE OF THE AUTHORITY GRANTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF
ARYANSAS IN ACT PIO. 167 OF 1947; CREATING A FORT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WEST NiII~'iPHIS,
ARKANSAS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
4~7F~;REAS, the City Council of the City of 'driest Memphis, Arkansas, has determined that a
port authority should be created for the City of West P?emphis, Arkansas, and
~•1HERF,AS, the City Council of the City of ~rJest 1`?emphis, has determined that said Wort
authority shall be governed by the laws of the State of Arkansas pertaining to the establishment
of Wort authorities within said State and set forth in Arkansas Statutes Annontated 19-2701 and
subsequent sections.
NO>I, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUDICIL OF TFL CITY OF ir1EST 1.E'MPHIS, ARKANSAS,
THAT
Section 1. There is hereby created under Act No. 167 of 1947 of the Acts of Arkansas,
the ;Jest rlemphis Port Authority which shall have such power and authority as specifically
granted thereto by Arkansas Statutes 19-2701 and subsequent sections.
Section 2. The Z^lest Iv"emnhis Port Authority shall be governed by a board of five members,
one of whom shall be-the T?ayor of the City of :Jest P9emphis, Arkansas, and who shall be chairman
of the board. The remaining four members of the G:est Memphis Port Authority shall be qualified
electors residing in the City of !,°7est Memphis, Arkansas. The members of the board shall be
appointed for a period of one, two, three, four and five years respectively so that the term
of one member shall expire each year after the creation of said authority. Upon the termination
of office of each member, his successor shall be appointed for a term of five years and shall
serve until his successor shall have been appointed and qualified. In the event of a vacancy,
however caused, the successor shall be appointed by the P•layor for the unexpired term. The
board shall elect one of their number as vice-chairman, and shall elect a secretary and a
treasurer, who need not necessarily be members of the board. The board shall meet upon the
tall of it.c nhairman anr'r a maim•ittr of all i}c momhArc chaff rnna+.i+n+o a minrnm fnr +.ho
IN WITNESS WFIERECF, the Mmiclpality and the Local Authority hove
:.respectively signed this Agreement and caused their seals to be affixed and
attested as of the day end year first above written.
C~ ZSr ARl{~,L~ISAS
(SEAL)
BY ~~
Attest: Mayor
` CITY CI,i;(~,K Title
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF
(SEAL)
Attest:
WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS
Chairman
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The Resolution was considered and discussed. Alderman Smith moved its adoption and Alderman
Dabbs seconded the motion. The following vote was recorded:
Ayes: Aldermen: Horton, Leggett, Rodgers, Smith, ?rleis, Bentley, Bowie, Dabbs.
Nays: None.
The ordinance entitled "An Crdinance In Pursuance Of The Authority Granted By The
Legislature Of The State Of Arkansas In Act PIc. 167 Of 1947; Creating A Port Authority Of
The City Of Nest t•lemphis, Arkansas, And For Other Purroses" read the first time on January 2nd
and the second time on January 16th was read the third time by the City Attorney. Motion was
made by Alderman Rodgers, seconded by Alderman Dabbs: That the third reading o,f the ordinance
be approved, and the ordinance be adopted. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Ayes: Aldermen: Horton, Leggett, Rodgers, Smith, ldeis, Bentley, Boraie, Dabbs.
Nays: None.
The ordinance adopted read as fo7.lows:
ORDINANCE N0. 592
AN ORDINAPICF IN PURSUANCE OF THE AUTHORITY GRANTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF
ARP:APISAS IN ACT P10. 167 OF 1947; CREATING A PORT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WEST NIF~IPHIS,
ARKANSAS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
t;.~?'RF,AS, the City Council of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, has determined that a
port authority should be created for the City cf West Memphis, Arkansas, and
~,iHEI3F,AS, the City Council of the City of West Memphis, has determined that said Wort
authority shall be governed by the laws of the State of Arkansas pertaining to the establishment
of port authorities within said State and set forth in Arkansas Statutes Annontated 19-2701 and
subsequent sections.
N061, THI~IREFOR.T, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUDICIL OF THE CITY OF rnIEST PIEMPHIS, ARKANSAS,
THAT
Section 1. There is hereby created under Act No. 167 of 1947 of the Acts of Arkansas,
the sJest Memphis Port Authority which shall have such power and authority as specifically
granted thereto by Arkansas Statutes 19-2701 and subsequent sections.
Section 2. The West 1`°emnhis Port Authority shall be governed by a board of five members,
one of whom shall be the Phayor of the City of 'asst 1`?emph9.s, Arkansas, and who shall be chairman
of the board. The remaining four members of the °lest P7emphis Port Authority shall be qualified
electors residing in the City of 'Nest Memphis, Arkansas. The members of the board shall be
appointed for a period of one, two, three, four and five years respectively so that the term
of one member shall expire each year after the creation of said authority. Upon the termination
of office of each member, his successor shall be appointed for a term of five years and shall
serve until his successor shall have been appointed and qualified. In the event of a vacancy,
however caused, the successor shall be appointed by the P?ayor for the unexpired term. The
board shall elect one of their number as vice-chairman, and shall elect a secretary and a
treasurer, who need not necessarily be members of the board. The board shall meet upon the
call of its chairman and a majority of a71 its members shall constitute a quorum for the
transaction of business.
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P9ayer Eden announced he was delaying the !Port 4luthority members until a formal resolution
is presented at the next meeting.
P4r. C. H. Bond, Jr. presented a final plat of Lakeshore Estates First Addition and Replat
of Lot 41, Block 2, Lakeshore Estates lying in the S2 of the SL~T4 0£ Section 36, T-7-N, R-B-E.
Ilr. Bond stated the area is outside the city limits, but within the planning jurisdiction of the
City, and that Arkansas Power & Light Company will furnish electricity, the sewer and water lines
have been constructed according to the City's specifications, and the streets have been constructed.
The plat had been approved by the Planning Commission on January 29, 1969. After discussion,
motion was made by Alderman ~deis, seconded by Alderman Dabbs: That the Plat of Lakeshore Estates
First Addition be approved. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Ayes: Aldermen: Horton, Leggett, Rodgers, Smith,.inleis, Bentley, Bowie, Dabbs.
Nays : Plone .
The final plat of the Replat of Lots !}1 thru 51~, Block 13; Lots 17 thru 21, Bleck 17; and
Lots 2t1 thru 27, Block 18, Section One Holiday Gardens Subdivision Extension lying in the E2 of
Section 7, T-6-Pl, R-9-N was presented by Bond Consulting Engineers, Inc. Pir. Bond informed the
Council the size of some of the lots had been increased in order to accomodate larger houses
and the plat had been approved by the Planning Commission on January 29th. After discussion,
motion was made by Alderman T•deis, seconded by Alderman Dabbs: That the plat of Section One
Holiday Gardens Subdivision Extension be approved. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Ayes: Aldermen: Iiorton, Leggett,, Rodgers, Smith, ':Deis, Bentley, Bowie, Dabbs.
Nays: None.
City Attorney 1~lallin informed the Co until he had received a letter from Alderman Smith
requesting the Police and Fire Commissions ordinances be amended in order that an Alderman
from each ddard be a member of each Commission. P1r. 'r~allin advised the ordinances could not
be amended ex post facto, therefore, an ordnance to repeal the ordinances had beef prepared
for consideration of the Council. The ordinance was read by the City Attorney. Motion was
made by Alderman Smith, seconded by Alderman Rodgers that the first reading of the ordinance
be approved. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as fcllews:
Ayes: Aldermen: Horton, '?edgers, Smith, Jeis, Bentley, Bowie, Dabbs.
Plays: Alderman Leggett.
The ordinance was read the second time by the City Attorney.
Plotion was made by Alderman Bentley, seconded by Alderman Rodgers that the second reading
of the ordinance b^ approved. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows:
Ayes: Aldermen: Horton, Rodgers, Smith, !leis, Bentley, Bowie, Dabbs.
Plays: Alderman Leggett.
The ordinance was read the third time by the City Attorney.
P"~ti~n was made by Alderman Bentley, seconded by Alderman Smith that the third reading o£
the ordinance be approved. Upon roll call-rote, the voting was as follows:
Ayes: Aldermen: Horton, Rodgers, Smith, Weis, Bentley, Bowie, Dabbs.
Nays: Alderman Leggett.
The ordinance adopted read as folloirs:
ORDINANCE NO. 589
AN ORDINANCE REPEALIDIG ORDINANCE N0. 587 AIID ORDINANCE PdO. 588.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUPICIL OF THE CITY OF I~TEST T'ENPHIS, ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That Ordinance Plo. 587 of the City o£ West P":emphis, Arkansas, be and the same
is hereby repealed, and the commission set up pursuant to said Ordinance is hereby abolished.
Section 2: That Ordinance No. 588 be and the same is hereby repealed, and the commission
set up pursuant to said Ordinance is hereby abolished.
Thereupon an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance To Create The 'nest Pemphis Fire Department
Commission: Provide For P`.embership Of Same, Set Forth The Purpose Of The Commission: And For
Other Purposes" was read by City Attorney slallin.
Motion was made by Alderman Rodgers, seconded bar Alderman Bentley that the first reading
of the ordinance be approved. Upon roll call =.>ote, the voting was as follows:
Ayes: Aldermen: Horton, Rodgers, Smith, Bentley, Bowie.
Plays: 9ldermen: Leggett, 'yTeis, Dabbs.
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ORDINANCE N0. 591
AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE THE i•°IEST IIII,IPHIS POLICE DEPARTMENT COrT4ISSI0N: PROVIDE FOR
I.4EI%!B.ERSHIP OF SAt1E, Si'T FORTH THE PURPOSE OF THE COP'IT4ISSION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES .
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUPICIL OF THE CITY OF ~rTEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS:
Section 1. '.west N`emphis Police Department Commission created:
There is hereby created and established the blest P1emphis Police Department Commission.
Section 2. Members: The West A?emphis Police Department Commission shall consist of
four (!.~) members who shall all be members of the West i"_emphis City Council, and who shall
be appointed by the riayor. The appointments made by the P!ayor must consist of one alderman
from each of the four wards in the City of ~rlest Memphis, and said commissioners shall serve
for a period of one year from the time of their appointment by the mayor. Three (3) members
of the commission heretofore appointed shall be necessary to constitute a quorum for the
transaction of any business which may come before the commission. The commission shall
elect• one of its own members to serve as chairman and shall further elect one of its own
members to serve as secretary of said commission, both the chairman and the secretary
serving in their respective capacities for a period of one year. The secretary shall keep
an accurate record of all meetings of the ldest Memphis Police Department Commission, which
records shall be attested by the secretary of said commission and shall be kept in a bound .
minute book for this purpose.
Section 3. Purpose of Commission: The Commission may review actions of dismissal,
promotions, and hiring of personnel of the blest Memphis Police Department; hear complaints
from citizens on service £rom the !lest Memphis Police Department; question the Chief of the
West Memphis Police Department on matters pertaining to the ~dest Memphis Police Department;
recommend policies and procedures for the housing and Feeding of prisoners; and; take any
other lawful action authorized by the laws of the State o£ Arkansas or the City of [lest Memp°is
that may be in the interest of the West Memphis Police Department.
P"ayor Eden informed the Council he was delaying appointment of the Commissions, and
would notify the Council of the appointments. Alderman Bowie brought to the Council's
attention Chief Young has four applicants for the Police Department.
Action on vacating a portion of 21~th Street was discussed, and Iiayor Eden advised it was
his understanding that it had been mutually agreed on January 16th that action be postponed for
30 days in order that additional information can be obtained on the Ingram interchange.
P'ayor I;'den reported on information received as to the Arkansas Fire Rating Bureau making
a survey as to the Cit•y's insurance classification if Fire Department equipment is sent out of
ti:e City in critical situations. •
Various bills presented and pending in the State Legislature were discussed.
Alderman Smith requested the stage committee for Eugene Woods Civic Center be reactivated.
After discussion of the vacancy or vacancies on the committee, Mayor Eden appointed Alderman
Bent]_e3- to serve as a member of the committee, and if two vacancies exist Alderman Weis to fill
the second vacancy. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Ayes: Aldermen: Horton, Leggett, Rodgers, Smith, Bowie, Dabbs.
Nays: None.
Aldermen Bentley and ~deis abstained from voting.
Alderman Smith brought to the Council's attention complaint received as to building
restrictions and requested information on action taken for violations. Procedures for securing
variances of building regulations and procedures for prosecution of •violations were discussed.
Mayor Eden informed the Council the City's b•Torkmen's Compensation Insurance and Comprehensive
General. Liability will expire in April, and it will be necessary to advertise for bids on P4arch 6th.
Alotion was made by Alderman Rodgers, seconded by Alderman Iiorton: That the P"ayor be authorized to
advertise for insurance bids to be received on Iv9arch 6, 1969. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Ayes: Aldermen: Horton, Leggett, Rodgers, Smith, Bowie, Dabbs, Bentley, Weis.
Nays: Ncne.
No flrrther business being presented, the meeting was adjourned.
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APPROVED: FEBRUARY ?_0, 7.969
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MAYOR