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June 19, 1969~ 4` MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS, HELD ON THE 19TH DAY CF JUNE, 1969. The City Council of the City of LJest Memphis, Arkansas, met in regular session at its regular meeting place in West Memphis, Arkansas, at 1:30 o'clock P.M. on the 19th day of June, 1969. The following were present: Mayor Bob Eden, presiding, and Aldermen: R. L, Smith, F. C. Weis, R. C. Bowie, H. R. Dabbs, Pritchard Horton, Kirby Leggett, and C. T. Rodgers; and City Attorney R. E. Wallin. Absent: Alderman R. T. Bentley. It being determined a quorum was present, the following proceedings were had to-wit: Minutes of Council Meeting on June 5, 1969, were approved as read. Alderman Smith brought to the Council's attention procedure for voting on appointments according to State Statute. Mrs. Fred Owen, a member of the City Beautiful Gommiasion, presented recommendations of the Commission for amendments to Ordinance No. 346, An Ordinance Creating a City Beautiful Commission. After discussion, ordinances pertaining to the recommendations prepared by the City Attorney were presented for consideration. Alderman Weis introduced an ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance To Amend Section Four Of Ordinance No. 316 Of The City Of West Memphis, Arkansas; Declaring An Emergency And For Other Purposes", and the City Attorney read the ordinance in full. Alderman Bowie, seconded by Alderman Horton, moved that the rule requiring the reading of an ordinance in full on three different days be suspended and that the ordinance be placed on its second reading. The P4ayor put the question on the adoption of the motion and the roll being called, the following voted: Ayes: Aldermen: Smith, Weis, Bowie, Dabbs, Horton, Leggett, and Rodgers. Nays: None. Thereupon the Mayor declared that at least two-thirds of all members of the Council having voted in favor of the motion to suspend the rule, the motion was carried and the rule suspended. The ordinance was then read the second time by the City Attorney. Alderman Rodgers, seconded by Alderman Dabbs then moved that the rule requiring the reading of an ordinance in full on three different days be further suspended and that the ordinance be placed on its third reading. The Mayor put the question on the adoption of the motion and the roll being called the $llowing voted: Ayes: Aldermen: Smith, Weis, Bowie, Dabbs, Horton, Leggett, and Rodgers. Nays: None. The rlayor declared that at least two-thirds of all members elected to the Council having voted in favor of the motion to suspend the rule, the motion was carried and the rule suspended. The ordinance was then read the third time by the City Attorney. Alderman Leggett, seconded by Alderman Smith, moved that the ordinance be adopted. The question was put by the Mayor on the adoption of the motion and the roll being called, the following voted: Ayes: Aldermen: Smith, ~Jeis, Bowie, Dabbs, Horton, Leggett, and Rodgers. Nays: None. Alderman Weis, seconded by Alderman Bowie moved that Section 3, the emergency clause be adopted, and on roll call the following voted: Ayes: Aldermen: Smith, Weis, Bowie, Dabbs, Horton, Leggett, and Rodgers. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the ordinance and the emergency clause adopted and signed the ordinance, which was attested by the City Clerk and impressed with the seal of the City. The Ordinance was given No. 602. ~~ ORDINANCE N0. 602 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION FOUR OF ORDINANCE #346 OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MII~IPHIS, ARKANSAS: Section I. Section Lt of Ordinance #3Lt6 of the City of West Memphis, is hereby amended to read as follows: "Section 4. Immediately thereafter a meeting of the Board of Governors of the Commission shall be held; the length of terms of membership shall be determined by members drawing lots; officers which shall be a Chairman, two Vice Chairmen, and a recording Secretary, who shall hold office for one year, shall be elected. No Chairman shall hd_d office for more than two successive terms. Seven (7) members shall constitute a quorum." Section II. All parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith and particularly Section 4 of Ordinance #3i~6 are hereby repealed. Section III. It is found and determined by the City Council of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, that this Ordinance is immediately necessary for the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of West Memphis, and an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval. is-x-,~-tFx-~-~-~ ~f Alderman Smith introduced an ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance To Amend Section 3 Of Ordinance No. 346 Of The City Of West Memphis, Arkansas; Declaring An Emergency And For Other Purposes", and the City Attorney read the ordinance in full. A1deTman Leggett, seconded by Alderman Dabbs, moved that the rule requiring the reading of an ordinance in full on three different days be suspended and that the ordinance be placed on its second reading. The Mayor put the question on the adoption of the motion and the roll being called, the following voted: Aye: Aldermen: Smith, Weis, Bowie, Dabbs, Horton, Leggett, and Rodgers. Nay: None. Thereupon the Mayor declared that at least two-thirds of all members of the Council having voted in favor of the motion to suspend the rule, the motion was carried and the rule suspended. The ordinance was then read the second time by the City Attorney. Alderman Rodgers, seconded by Alderman Horton then moved that the rule requiring the reading of an ordinance in full on three different days be further suspended and that the ordinance be placed on its third reading. The Mayor put the question on the adoption of the motion and the roll being called the following voted: Aye: Aldermen: Smith, Weis, Bowie, Dabbs, Horton, Leggett, and Rodgers. Nay: None. The Mayor declared that at least two-thirds of all members elected to the Council having voted in favor of the motion to suspend the rule, the motion was carried and the rule suspended. The ordinance was then read the third time by the City Attorney. Alderman Bowie, seconded by Alderman Weis, moved that the ordinance be adopted. The question was put by the Mayor on the adoption of the motion and the roll being called, the following voted: Aye: Aldermen: Smith, Weis, Bowie, Dabbs, Horton, Leggett, and Rodgers. Nay: None. Alderman Smith, seconded by Alderman Leggett, moved that Section 3, the emergency clause be adopted, and on roll call the following voted: Aye: Aldermen: Smith, Weis, Bowie, Dabbs, Horton, Leggett, and Rodgers. Nay: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the ordinance and the emergency clause adopted and signed the ordinance, which was attested by the City Attorney and impressed with the seal of the City. The Ordinance was given No. 603. ORDINANCE NO. 603 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 3 OF ORDINANCE N0. 346 OF THE CITY OF trlEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS: Section 1. Section 3 of Ordinance No. 346 of the City of West Memphis is hereby amended to read as follows: "Section 3. Out of said membership there shall be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council a Board of Governors which shall consist of twenty (20) members." Section 2. All parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith and particularly Section 3 of Ordinance No. 346 are hereby repealed. Section 3. It is found and determined by the City Council of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, that this Ordinance is immediately necessary for the health and welfare of the inhabitants of the City of West Memphis, and an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval. Mrs. Owen was requested to present a list of the City Beautiful members at the next Council meeting. Mr. James Bledsoe spokesman for the Auditorium Committee informed the Council of the Committee's recommendation for property to be acquired by the City would be the site owned by Mrs. John M. Copeland near the hospital ballfield being Lots 1, 2, 7, and 8, Block 5, Eugene 4Joods Subdivision. Attorney J. H. Spears on behalf of Mrs. Copeland, who was present, stated a contract had been submitted to the City Attorney for purchase of the property. City Attorney Wallin advised the Council of his research of the Statutues as to laws prohibiting the City from contracting to expand more money for a specific purpose than the City receives for this year, however, one exception provides a source outside the general operation may be used. Mayor Eden proposed the Utility Commission be requested to purchase the land under a general contract, and when the contract is completed the Utility Commission deed the property to the City. After discussion, motion was made by Alderman Dabbs, seconded by Alderman Leggett: That the Council instruct the P9ayor to contact the Utility Commission as to purchase of the land from Mrs. John M. Copeland as explained. Upon roll call. vote, the voting was as follows: Ayes: Aldermen: Smith, Weis, Bowie, Dabbs, Horton, Leggett, and Rodgers. Nays: None. Dates of payment, six month installments, and interest were discussed and City Attorney Wal11n and Attorney J. H. Spears were requested to work out details of the matter. Mayor Eden informed the Council Grant Offer for the Airport in amount of $90,500 had been received from the Federal Aviation Administraction for extension of runways, and a resolution accepting the Offer had been prepared by the City Attorney for consideration. The Resolution . read as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 374 WHEREAS, the Federal Aviation Administration has authorized the issuance of a grant offer for Project #9-03-046-6903 at the West Memphis Municipal Airport, for the purpose of aiding and financing a project for development of said Airport and, WHEREAS, the United States of America acting through the Federal Aviation Administration has submitted an offer of federal funds in the amount of Ninety Thousand Five Hundred and No/100 Dolhrs ($90,500.00) by its grant agreement offer, dated June 13, 1969, as more specifically set out in said offer which is attached hereto and made a part hereof as though more fully set out herein word for word; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS: Section I. That the Mayor of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, is hereby authorized and directe~o accept said Federal Aviation Administration offer and the provisions contained therein, as attached hereto and made a part of this Resolution, and the Mayor of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, is directed to "execute said agreement for the acceptance of the offer of the Federal Aviation Administration as heretofore referred to. 3c--tt- After discussion, motion was made by Alderman Rodgers, seconded by Alderman Leggett: That the Resolution as presented be adopted. Upon vote, the voting was as follows: Ayes: Aldermen: Smith, Weis, Bowie, Dabbs, Horton, Leggett, and Rodgers. Nays: None. The Mayor stated there is to be a preconstruction airport conference and as soon as the funds are avilable contracts will be signed and work commended. Alderman Weis reported the committee appointed to study and award the contract for the Police Cars had awarded the contract to Morrow Ford. Alderman Horton reported the committee appointed to study the Community Center No. 2 bid and sward the contract had awarded the contract to Frank H. Lee Company. Mayor Eden recommended the reappointment of Roy Strong as a member of the Airport Commission. Motion was made by Alderman Leggett, seconded by Alderman Smith: That Roy Strong be reappointed. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows: ~~ Ayes: Aldermen: Smith, Weis, Bowie, Dabbs, Horton, Leggett, and Rodgers. Nays: None. The Mayor informed the Council the Spivey Ambulance Service of Forrest City will be in operation by the deadline set by Employee's Ambulance Service to discontinue service, and West Memphis, Marion, and Crittenden County will participate in financing the project. A franchise and contract is to be prepared and submitted at a later date after the City Attorneys and Mayors of West Memphis and Marion and County Judge Beck have considered the matter. Alderman Dabbs brought to the Council's attention requix•ements for swim suits and health regulations at the municipal pools. T1r. James Bledsoe reported the Urban 12enewal Agency has been advised the West Memphis application is in order waiting for funds to be available in the new fiscal year. Alderman Horton brought to the Council's attention the Police Chief and Assistant Chief are not receiving compensation For gas this year. After discussion, motion was made by Alderman Horton, seconded by Alderman Dabbs: That Chief Young and Assistant Chief Thompson be permitted to get their gas from the city's pumps for city business. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows: Ayes: Aldermen: Smith, Weis, Howie, Dabbs, Horton, Leggett. -s , Nays: Alderman Rodgers. The motion carried. Mayor Eden stated a record of the gas will be made. Alderman Smith informed the Council of favorable comments he had received on the right turn on Barton, and requested in future street projects be submitted by the Mayor for Council approval. Alderman Leggett requested report on progress being made on abandoned car project, and the Mayor advised pictures have been made of three bad situations to be referred to the City Attornney. Alderman Hcrton requested information on street construction at Ingram and Broadway, and the Mayor advised he is of the opinion the Arkansas Highway Department will commence work in the near future on the project. P1o further business being presented, the meeting was adjourned. ,AYOR AT CTYCL APPROVED! JULY 3, 1969