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October 2, 19691°ld MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS, ` HELD ON THE 2ND DAY OF OCTOBER, 1969. . The City Council of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, met in regular session at its regular meeting place in Weat Memphis, Arkansas, at 1:30 P.M, on the 2nd day of October, 1969. The following were present: Mayor Bob Eden, presiding, and Aldermen: R. L. Smith, F. C. Weis, R. T. Bentley, R. C. Howie, H. R. Dabbs, Pritchard Horton, C. D. Hutcherson, and C. T. Rodgers; and City Attorney R. E. Wallin. Absent: None. It being determined a quorum was present, the following proceedings were had to-wit: It being determined a quorum was present, the following proceedings were had to-wit: Minutes of Council Meeting on September 18, 1969, were approved as read. Mr. Cy Bond, Jr. presented final plat of Oakshire Subdivision being a replat of Blocks 1, 2, 3, and Lota 1, lA, 2, 2A, 3, 3A, Lt, 1~A;- 5, 8, 8A, 9, 9A, Block 4, Haisch Subdivision lying in SE~ of Section 13, T-6-N, R-B-E, said plat having been approved by the Planning Commission on September 24th. Mr. Don Butler, Developer of the Subdivision, discussed with the Council access streets, 27 ft. pavement of Jefferson Street, and adjacent 10 acres to be developed later. Thereupon, motion was made by Alderman Smith, seconded by Aldaman Dabbs: That the final plat of Oakshire Subdivision be approved as presented. Upon vote, the voting was as follows: Ayes: Aldermen: Smith, Weis, Bentley, Bowie, Dabbs, Horton, Hutcherson, and Rodgers. Noes: None. Plat of Broadway Park 4th Addition - Section One Being a Part of Lots 6 and 7, Block 187, Subdivision of the NEq of Section 17, T-6-N, R-9-E was presented by Mr. Cy Bond, Jr. of Bond Consulting Engineers. The Council was informed the first part of the trailer park had been approved on May 1, 1969, and the Plat meetings requirements of the City. After discussion, motion was made by Alderman Weis, seconded by Alderman Dabbs: That final plat of Broadway Park 4th Addition - Section 1 be approved. Upon vote, the voting was as follows: Ayes: Aldermen: Smith, Weis, Bentley, Bowie, Dabbs, Horton, Hutcherson, and Rodgers. Noes: None. Recommendation of the Planning Commission for rezoning property owned by St. Francis Levee District was presented. Mr. F. N. Burke, Jr., Attorney for the St. Francis Levee District, appeared on behalf of the District. After discussion, an ordinance .entitled "Ordinance To Rezone The St. Francis Levee District Property From RS7 To C5" was introduced byAlderman Bowie. City Attorney Wallin read the ordinance iri full. Alderman Dabbs, seconded by Alderman Bentley moved that the first reading of the ordinance be approved. The Mayor put the question on the adoption of the motion and the roll being called, the following voted: Ayes: Aldermen: Smith, Weis, Bentley, Bowie, Dabbs, Horton, Hutcherson, and Rodgers. Noes: None. Motion was made by Alderman Rodgers, seconded by Alderman Horton that the ordinance be read the second time. Upon vote, the voting was as follows: Ayes: Aldermen: Smith, Wets, Bentley, Bowie, Dabbs, Horton, Hutcherson, and Rodgers. Noes: None. The ordinance was read the second time by City Attorney Wallin. Motion was made by Alderman Weis, seconded by Alderman Dabbs that the second reading of the ordinance be approved. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows: Ayes: Aldermen: Smith, Weis, Bentley, Bowie, Dabbs, Horton, Hutcherson, and Rodgers. Noes: None. Motion was made by Alderman Bentley, seconded by Alderman Horton that the ordinance be read the third time. Upon vote, the voting was as follows: Ayes: Aldermen: Smith, Weis, Bentley, Bowie, Dabbs, Horton, Hutcherson, and Rodgers. Noes: None. The ordinance was read the third time by City Attorney Wallin. Motion was made by Alderman Smith, seconded by Alderman Bowie that the ordinance be approved on the third reading. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows: Ayes: Aldermen: Smith, Weis, Bentley, Bowie, Dabbs, Horton, Hutcherson, and Rodgers. Noes: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the ordinance adopted and signed the ordinance, which was attested by the City Clerk and impressed with the seal of the City. The ordinance was given Nc, 613. The ordinance read as follows: ORDINANCE N0. 613 ORDINANCE TO REZONE THE ST. FRANCIS LEVEE DISTRICT PROPERTY FROM RS7 TO C5 WHEREAS, The St. Francis Levee District is the owner of the following described property: A parcel of land in the W~ WZ E2 of Section 8, Township 6 North, Range 9 East more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the. intersection of the North and South center line of Section 8 and the north right of way line of Highway #70 (Broadway Avenue), thence east along said north right of way line 276 feet; thence north 300 feet; thence west 276 feet, thence south 300 feet to the point of beginning. WHEREAS, the South 50 feet is zoned Commercial; the North 200 feet is zoned ResidecH;ial. WHEREAS, the property is almost completely surrounded by Commercial Property and it would be in the best interest that it be rezoned. The proposed rezoning is in general conformance with the West Memphis Comprehensive Plan. The public necessity, convenience. and general welfare require that this property be rezoned and an amendment be made tonthe general zoning ordinance of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas. NOW THEREFORE, be it ordained by the City Council of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas that the above described property be rezoned from RS7 to C5. Mayor Eden reported the City~s dues for NEDDA (North East Arkansas Development Association) of $774.96 had been advanced by C~ttenden County Judge Beck. Inasmuch as appropriation for the dues had not been made in the Budget, action will have to be taken on the matter. The City's participation in MATTCOG AND NEDDA, Federal Grants, jurisdictions of the organizations were discussed, thereupon, motion was made by Alderman Rodgers, seconded by Alderman Dabbs: That Funds be approved in the amount of $774.96 to reimburse County Judge Beck for the City's 1969 NEDDA Dues. Upon vote, the voting was as follows: Ayes: Aldermen: Smith, Weis, Bentley, Bowie, Dabbs, Horton, Hutcherson, and Rodgers. Noes: None. Mayor Eden informed the Council due to traffic congestion on Rich Road the north part of the road is being paved by Mr. Jack Rich, and a bridge will have to be constructed across the diversion ditch. After discussion of cost, funds available, traffic conditions, motion was made by Alderman Dabbs, seconded by Alderman Bentley: That the Mayor be authorized to advertise for bids for construction of a bridge across the diversion ditch. Upon vote, the voting was as follows: Ayes: Aldermen: Smith, Weis, Bentley, Bowie, Dabbs, Horton, Hutcherson, and Rodgers. Noes: None. Mayor Eden announced appointment of Mrs. Dorothy Y. Ward to the City Beautiful Commission, and requested confirmation of the appointment. Motion was made by Alderman Rodgers, aecanded by Alderman Bentley. That the appointment of Mrs. Dorothy Y. Ward be confirmed. Upon vote, the voting was as follows: Ayes: Aldermen: Smith, Weis, Bentley, Bowie, Dabbs, Horton, Hutcherson, and Rodgers. Noes: None. Alderman Smith brought to the Councils attention the creation of a fund to accumulate private funds for construction of a proposed auditorium on the recently purchased property, and moved that the following be adopted: Resolve that an Auditorium Building Fund be established. The Trustees to be the Presidents of the three West Memphis Banks. Such Fund to receive donations and deposit to draw interest until such time as need to build an Auditorium. The account to read West Memphis Auditorium Fund. The motion was seconded by Alderman Bentley. After discussion of duties and obligations of the trustees, agreement of the Bank Presidents to serve, disposition of funds, and donations the motion was withdrawn by Alderman Smith. Mayor Eden appointed a committee of Aldermen Smith and Dabbs to confer with the City Attorney on the matter. Matters presented during the "Round Table" discussion were: Alderman Dabbs requested action be taken on condition of S. Avalon to Dabbs school as construction work has caused traffic problem. Alderman Rodgers stated complaints had been received as to no railing on N. 7th Street bridge at 10 Mile Bayou; also requested continuation of abandoned car program. Alderman Horton requested consideration be given to include city offices in the proposed auditorium. Alderman Bowie informed Council of numerous complaints of condition of McAuley Drive where ihteraec~ 14th Street at the new church. No further business being presented, the meeting was adjourned. ~ -~ ~ R CITY GLER APPROVED: