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September 18, 1969~~ MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS, HELD. ON THE 18TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER,.. 1969. _ - -- .... _ _ . , . _, : __ _ -. _.. ~ ... • . The City Council of the City of Weat Memphis, Arkansas, met in regular session at its regular meeting place in Weat Memphis, Arkansas, at 1:30 P.M. on the 18th day of September, 1969. The following were present: Mayor Bob Eden, presiding, and Aldermen: C. T. Rodgers, R. L. Smith, F. C. Weis, R. T. Bentley, R. C. Bowie, H. R. Dabbs, and Pritchard Horton; and City Attorney R. E. Wallin. Absent: None. It being determined a quorum was present, the following proceedings were had to-wit: Minutes of Council Meeting on September 11th were approved as read. Alderman Smith requested additional warning signals at the Catholic School Zone on North Missouri. Mayor Eden stated the Research Department of the Arkansas State Highwap Department would have to be contacted before any changes are made. Alderman Smith requested information on the Police Department's policy pertaining to automobile accident reports on shopping cea~er6! property. City Attorney Wallin stated the 1969 Legislature had changed the City's jurisdiction, and he would obtain a copy of the Act. Attorney Ralph Sloan on behalf of Southwest Chemical presented application for rezoning 25 acres RM-2, Multip~eh Family in an effort to meet requirements of HUD for housing in the area. The Planning Commission had recommended rezoning of the property. Thereupon an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance To Re-Zone And Re-Designate Certain Property In The City Of West Memphis, Arkansas" was introduced by Alderman Smith, and City Attorney Wallin read the ordinance in full. Alderman Dabbs, seconded by Alderman Bentley, 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: Ayes: Aldermen: Rodgers, Smith, Weis, Bentley, Bowie, Dabba, and Horton. Noes: None. Thereupon the Mayor declared that at least two-thirds of all members of the Council having voted in favor of the motion to auapend 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: Ayes: Aldermen: Rodgers, Smith, Weis, Bentley, Bowie, Dabbs, and Horton. Noes: None. The Mayor declared that at least two-thirds of all members elected to the Council having noted 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: Ayes: Aldermen: Rodgers, Smith, Weis, Bentley, Bowie, Dabba, and Horton. Noes: Non®. Alderman Smith, seconded by Alderman Dabbs moved that Section 2, the emergency clause, be adopted, and on roll call the following voted: Ayes: Aldermen: Rodgers, Smith, Weis, Bentley, Dabbs, and Horton. Noes: AldermanyBowie. 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 sal. of the City. The ordinance was given No. 611. The ordinance read as follows: 1U6 ORDINANCE N0. 611 AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE AND REDESIGNATE CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS WHEREAS, Southwest Chemical Corporation has petitioned the Planning Commission to rezone and redesignate certain property hereinafter described; and WHEREAS, notice was duly published on September 2, 1969, as provided by law, of a hearing to be held before the West Memphis City Planning Commission at 3:30 p.m. on September 17, 1969, for the purpose of hearing any interested parties in connection with the rezoning and redeaignating of said lands; and WHEREAS, at said meeting on September 17, 1969, said petition was considered by the Planning Commission and no persona appearing to protest the„same, the Planning Commission recommended to the City Council that said petition be granted: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS: SECTION I: (a) That the following described property to wit: That part of the W~ NE4 of Section 16, Township 6 North, Range 9 East, more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the quarter corner of Section 9 and 16, Township 6 North, Range 9 East, thence south 1;30.9 feet along the west line of the northeast quarter of Section 16 to the point of beginning; thence south 818.2 feet along said west line to a point• thence north 88 degrees 51 minutes east 1322.6 feat to a point on the east line of the W~ NE4 of Section 16; thence north along said east line 818.7 feet; thence south 88 degrees 51 minutes west 1339.70 feet to the point of beginning, containing 25.0 acres, more or less, be and the same is hereby rezoned and redesignated as RM-2, Multiple Family Residence District. SECTION II: Emergency Clause: It is hereby ascertained and declared to be a fact that the property above described is in the process of development; that the passage of this Ordinance is in the interest of the public peace, health, safety and welfare of the citizens of West Memphis; therefore, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, and this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval. Mr. Ralph Sloan presented final ;31st of Bpck Subdivision lying in the NE4 of Section 16, T-6-N, R-9-E. The Planning Cotmniasion on September 17, 1969, had recommended approval of the Plat. After discussion of the plat, through streets, FHA regulations, presentation of plats, and housing with Mr. Sloan and Engineer Cy Bond, Jr., motion was made by Alderman Smith, seconded by Alderman Dabba: That the plat of Beck Subdivision be approved. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows: Ayes: Aldermen: Smith, Weis, and Dabbs. Noes: Aldermen: Rodgers, Bentley, Bowie, and Horton. Mayor Eden suggested the Council become better acquainted with the. area, and the proposed plat be presented at the next Council Meeting. Mayor Eden brought to the Council's attention annual tax resolutions had been prepared for consideration with the exception of resolution for levy of one mill for Firemen's Pension Fund for 1969 as the Fund has an excess of $100,000.00. Thereupon, the following Resolution was read: RESOLUTION N0. 377 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS: That a tax of five (5) mills upon the dollar for general purposes, five (5) mills upon the dollar for debt service, and one (1) mill upon the dollar for public city library upon the assessed value of all real and personal property within the limits of the City of Weat Memphis, Arkansas, be and the same is hereby levied, and the City Clerk is hereby directed to deliver a certified copy of this Resolution to the Clerk of the County Court of Crittenden County for the tax books for the year 1969. After discussion, motion was made by Alderman Weis, seconded by Alderman Dabba: That the resolution as presented be adopted. Upon vote, the voting was as follows: Ayes: Aldermen: Rodgers, Smith, Weis, Bentley, Bowie, Dabba, and Horton. Noes: None. Resolution for Police Pension Fund millage was presented as follows: i Q'~~ RESOLUTION N0. 378 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS: That a tax of one (1) mill upon the dollar for Policeman's Pegaion and Relief Fund upon the assessed value of all real and personal property within the limits of the City of Weat Memphis, Arkansas, be and the same is hereby levied, and the City Clerk is hereby directed to deliver a certified copy of this Resolution to the Clerk of the County Court of Crittenden County for the tax hooka for the year 1969. Motion was made by Alderman Weis, seconded by Alderman Dabbs: That the Resolution as presented be adopted. Upon vote, the voting was as follows: Ayes: Aldermen: Rodgers, Smith, -Weis, Bentley, Bowie, Dabbs, and Horton. Noes: None. Mayor Eden informed the Council the $26,000 expended for airport taxiways was being repaid on an average of $200.00 a month from one cent on each gallon of gas sold at the airport. Due to the extension of the runways. an amendment to Ordinance No. 467 had been prepared by City Attorney Wallin for consideration of the Council. The ordinance entitled "An Ordinance To Amend Ordinance No. 467 And Specifically Section 3 Of Ordinance 1x67 Of The City Of Weat Memphis, Arkansas: Declaring An Emergency And For Other Pnrpoaea" was introduced in writing by Alderman Weis, and City Attorney Wallin 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 Mayor put the question on the adoption of the motion and the roll being called, the following voted: Ayes: Aldermen: Rodgers, Smith, Weis, Bentley, Bowie, Dabbs, and Horton. Noes: None. Thereupon the Mayor declared that at least two-thirds of all members of the Council having voted in favor of the lbotion 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 Bentley, 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: Ayes: Aldermen: Rodgers, Smith, Weis, Bentley, Bowie, Dabbs, and Horton. Noes: 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 Dabbs, 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 followhg voted: Ayes: Aldermen: Rodgers, Smith, Weis, Hentley, Bowie, Dabbs, and Horton. Noes: None. Alderman Weis, seconded by Alderman Bowie moved that Section 2, the emergency clause, be adopted, and on roll call the following voted: Ayes: Aldermen: Rodgers, Smith, Weis, Bentley, Bowie, Dabbs, and Horton. Noes: 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. 612. The ordinance read as follows: ~: ©~ Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows: Alderman Rodgers: Alderman Smith: Alderman Weis: Alderman Bentley: Alderman Bowie: Alderman Dabbs: Alderman Horton: Hutcheraon Hutcherson Holt Hutcherson Hutcheraon Holt Holt Alderman Weis moved: That C. D. Hutcherson be elected unanimously by acclamation. The motion was seconded by Alderman Bentley. Upon vote, the voting was as follows: Ayes: Aldermen: Rodgers, Smith, Weis, Bentley, Bowie, and Horton. Noes: None. Alderman Dabbs abstained from voting. Mary Carter, a member of the Beautiful Zion Baptist Church at 420 S. 15th Street, requested a street in a residential area be named in memory of Rev. Henry, deceased pastor of the Church. The procedure for changing name of a street, proposed streets, and unnamed streets in new subdivisions were discussed, and the matter taken under consideration. Alderman Smith commented on the Municipal League Workshop in Jonesboro on October lat, and requested information on Oov. Rockfellow~s meeting August 20th on Operation Breakthrough and requested he be notdfied whenever the Council is invited to a meeting. Alderman Rodgers stated he had received complaints as to street condition on S. Ava3.on in vicinity of Dabbs School due to the construction of the sewer line. Alderman Bowie requested the grass in the center strip of Ingram blvd. be cut. Mayor Eden outlined plans to deodorize the Ingram Blvd. pumping station. No further business being presented, the meeting was adjourned. ~,._ ~ ` -.- /~ AT S' ' APPROVED: OCTOBER 2, 1969