April 2, 1970~~
AIINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEA2PiiIS, ARKANSAS,
HELD ON THE 21dD DAY OF APRIL. 1970
The City Council. of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, met in regular session at its regular
meeting place in West Memphis, Arkansas, at. 3:30 P.M. on the 2nd day of April, 1970. The
following were preset: Alayor Tilden P,odgers, presiding, and Aldermen: R. T. Bentley,
R. C. Bowie, H. R. Dabbs, Pritchard Horton, C. D. Hutcherson, B. F. Aiallott, R. L. Smith, and
F. C. Weis, and City Ati:orney R. E. Wallin.
Absent: None.
The following proceedings were had to-wit:
Minutes of Council. Meeting of Aiarch 19th were approved with amendment authorizing the street
committee to prepare a five year program for street construction.
Air. Craig Tennison, Chairman of the Airport Commission presented the 1969 Municipal Airport
Audit prepared by Kennedy & Wilkerson, Certified Public Accountants. .After discussion of
operation of the Airport, Air. Tennison expressed appreciation to the Cauncii for their
co-operation and invited the Council to attend Commission meetings on the 3rd Thursday of
each month at noon.
Atagor Rodgers brought to the Council's attentio!i action should be taken on the 1969 City Audit,
also a statement of $3,569.60 had been submitted by Dodge & Clinton for the Audit. After
discussion, motion was made by Alderman Smith, seconded by Alderman Ilnbbs: That the 1969 Audit
be apgraved, and payment of $3,569.60 authorized. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
A_ye: Aldermen: Bentiay, Bowie, Dabbs, Morton, Hutcherson, Mallott, Smith, and Weis.
No: None.
Mayor Rodgers recommended the appointment of George Harrison as a member of the Board of
Electric Examiners. Motion was made by Alderman Weis, seconded by Alderman Hutcherson: That
the appointment of Ceorge Harrison to ttre Board of Electric Examiners be approved. Upon vote,
the vor.in~ was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Bentley, Bowie, Dabbs, Hcrton, Huteherson, Mallott, Smith, and Weis.
No: ::one.
An ordinance entitled "An Ordinance To rEZOne Certain Froperty In Hulbert Heights Subdivision
In The City Of West Memphis, Arkansas" read the first time on Aiarch 5th and the second time on
Aiarch 19th was read the third time. Aiotion was made by Alderman Atallott, seconded by Alderman
Dabbs that the ordinance be adopted. The quesr_ion was put by the Mayor on the adoption of the
motion and the ro1.1 being sailed, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Bentley, Bowie, Dabbs, Horton, Mutcherson, Mallatt, Smith, and Weis.
No: None..
The Aiaycr thereupon declared the ordinance adopted, and signed the ordinance, which was attested
by the City Clerk and impressed with .*.he seal. cf the City. The ordinance was given No. 629. The
ordinance read as follows:
ORDINANCE N0. 629
AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE CERTAIN P1:OYEP.TY IN HIiIBF.RT HEIGHTS SUHDIVISIOPt IN THE CITY OF 67EST I^.EMF1iIS,
ARIANSAS
1~iLREAS, Itay-Don Rildors, a partnership, has petitioned the West Ate:aphis City Flanning
Commission to rezone the hereinafter described property; and
W1iE12EAS, notiee was duly put~lished on Februar} 10, 1970, as provided by law, of a heax•ing
to be held before the West Atemphis City Flanning Commission at 3:30 p.m, on February 25, 1970,
f.or the purpose of hearing any interested parties in connection with the rezoning of said lands;
and
WHEREAS, at said meeting on February 25, 1970, said petition was considered by the Planning
Commission, and no persons appearing to protest the same, the Planning Commission recommended to
the City Co+.iar,il that said petition be granted: NOG1, THEREFORE,
BE lT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUfiCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS:
SECTION I: That the following described property, to wit:
Lots 3U, 31, 32, 33, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 58, 59, 60,
61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 74, 75, 76, 77 and the South 100 feet of
Lots 78, 79, 80 and 81 of the Hulbert Heigt~ta Subdivision in the
Gity of Wes r. Atemphis, Arkansas, to gether with those portions of 6th
and 7th Streets lying within the area and which. have been closed,
less and except .the south 34.9 feet of Lots 46, 47, 48 and 49,
be and the same is hereby rezoned F.S-5, Single Family Residence District.
SECTION II: All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict. herewith are hereby repealed,
and this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication
as provided by law.
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An ordinance entitled "An Ordinance Vacating That Portion Of Cox Avenue Extending From
The South Line Af Ninth Street To The South Line Of Third Street (now Washington Avenue}
And That Portion Cf Fourth Street Extending From The East Line Of Mudge Avenue (now
Avalo^ Street) East To The East Line Of Cox Avenue As Shown On Plat Of Hulbert heights
Subdivision In The City Of West Memphis, Arkansas" was read the second time by City
Attorney 4Jallin. Motion was made by Alderman t.~eis, seconded by Alderman Dabbs: That the
second reading of tiro ordinance be approved. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as
follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Bentley, Bowie, Dabbs, Horton, Hutcherson, t'la.llott, Smith, and Weis.
No: None .
Attorney Falph Sloar. on behalf of Chickasaw Lumber 6: Material Company presented for consideration
o£ the Council an ordinance to rezone Lot 2, Block 6, and the S~ of Block S, Holiday Gardena
Extension. The Council was informed 80 to 100 units similar to Piayfair Apartments are to be
constructed, and the proposed shopping area will be for neighborhood stores and services. The
application for rezoning had been recommended for approval by the Planning Commission. The
ordinance was read by Gity Attorney Wallin. After discussion, motion was made by Alderman Bowie,
seconded by Alderman Weis: That the first reading of the ordinance entitled "An Ordinance To
Rezone Lot 2, Block 6, And The S'~ Of Block 8, Holiday Gardens Extension In The City Of
West Memphis, Arkansan" be approved. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Bentley, Bowie, Dabbs, Horton, Hutcherson, Mellott, Smith, and [v~is.
No: None.
Alderman Bowie reported the Committee appointed to study the revision of the ordinances will
present infcrmation at next meeting.
Alderman Smith, Chairman of the Street Committee, reported street plane are being studied,
and information on critical areas will be given at the next meeting.
Mayor Rodgers appointed Alderman Hutcherson, who is to obtain assistance of ottrers, to
investigate the ambulance service inasmuch as an ordinance has not been prepared pertaining
to operation of the service.
The Piayor informed the Council an invitation has been extended by the Utility Commission to
attend a luncheon Monday, April 6th to be followed by a tour of the new treatment plant and
regular meeting of the Commission at 2 P.M.
The Mayor announced there will be a Dutch Treat luncheon April 13th and the first Monday of
each month at tbrrder City Cafe, and the City Attorney, Police and Fire Chiefs, and other
city personnel will attend;,;wnggpetlon'•cas made the Planning Commission Ghairman be invited
to attend.
Mayer Rodgers proposed plan for the Urban Renewal Agenc}• to rent the vacated Utility Building
until January 1, 1971, and Arthictect Pat Magruder prepare sketches for use of the building
for city offices, and provision be made in the budget for repairs and moving offices as of
January 1, 1971. After discussion, the matter was taken under consideration until a tour is
made of the building and a study thereof.
During Roundtable discussions the following matters were presented:
Alderman Smith requested consideration be given to put one-fourth of the Budget appropriation
for parks or stage into a special fund every three months.
Alderman Mallott requested information on establishing a uniform speed limit on Broadway.
Alderman Bowie brought to the Council's attention study of evaluation of salaries, setting
salaries for each job, and raises by longevity.
Alderman Horton requested before a plat is accepted that the Park Commission have an
opportunity to inspect site designated by developer to study the areA if suitable for
a park area. Also, the City Attorney was requested to ascertain if a park area designated
is dedicated to the City, and if the City has to pay for the area designated.
Alderman Horton requested consideration be given to increasing the maximum amount the
Utility Commission has authority to spend without Council approval.
Alderman Dabbs brought to the Council's attention a Federal Government road program pertaining
to S. Avalon.
No further business being presented, the meeting was adjourned.
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MAYOR
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