September 17, 1970~~iU
1INU'TES OF A I: GUls1l: riEE'TING OF T11Ii CZ1'Y COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF W.ST MErSPHIS, t1RiCANSAS,
H::I.D ON TII~ 17TH I1AY OF SE1=TP1IBI:R., 1970.
The City Council of the City of Wes r. Memphis, Arkansas, met in regular sassion at its
regular meeting place in West rlemphis, Arkansas, at 2:00 Y.M. on the 17th day of Septemi~er,
1970. The following were present: rlayor 'Tilden r;odgers, presiding, and Aldermen:
C. ll, utcherson, B. L. Afallott, R.. L. Smith, F. C. T.reis, k. T. Bentley, k. C. Bowie,
H, zt, llabbs, and Pritchard Horton; and Cixy Attorney R. F,. Wallin.
Absent: None.
'The following proceedings were had tv-wit:
riinutes of Meeting an September 3, 15?7U, were approved as read.
Kesolution for tax of one mill for policeman's Pension and ielief Fund was read by
City Attorney Wallin, rfotion was made by Alderman Bowie, seconded by Alderman llabbs: That
the i:esolur_ion as read ba_ adopted. Upon roll call vote, the. voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Hutcherson, Afall.ott, Smith, SJeis, Bentley, Bowie, llabbs, and Horton.
Nv: Nona..
1kESOLUTIOr1 N0. 394
B°: I'T Y.i:SULVEi} BY THE CITY COlJi9CII. OF THE CITY OF [dPST ML•;MPHI>, ARICt1NSAS:
That a tax of one (1) mill. upon the dollar. for Policeman's Pension and kelief Fund upon the
assessed value of all real and personal property within the limits of the City of ldest r4emphis,
Arkansas, b2 and the same is hereby levied, and the City Clerk is hereby directed to deliver. a
cer-tified copy of this r'asolutivn to the Clerk of the County Court of Crittenden County for the
tax books for the year 1970.
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The annual Y.esolution for five mills tax for general purposes, five mills for debt service, and
one, mill fvr public. city library was read by City Attorney Wallin. notion was made by Alderman
Dlallott, seconded by Alderman Hutcherson that the l~esolutivn as presented be adopted. Upon roll
call vote, the eating was as follows:
A.ye: Aldermen: Hutcherson, Mallvtt, Smith, Weis, Bentley, bowie, Uabbs, and Horton.
No: Nona .
Y1iSOL.UTION N0. 395
BF IT l.L'SOLVED BY THE CITY COUr7CII_ OF THE CITY OF [.r1ST 1•Lir1PIlI5, ARt:11iVSAS:
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 hest Memphis,
Arkansas, be and the same is hereby levied, and the City Clerk is hereby directed to deliver a
certified copy of this t:esolution to the Clerk of the County Court of Crittenden County for the
tax books for the year 1570.
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rir. Charles Hampton of the City ngi.neering )apartment reported the Utility Commission will be
constructing a water line under the highway at Club i:oad in January, and if the City's plans
fvr draina,^,e can be delayed until then will save $1,200 to $1,500 by using Utility Commission
equipment; also he recommended 30 inch pipe stating permission will have to be obtained from
the State llighway l~ partment as to the size of the pipe. [Jtility Commission construction plans,
finances, pipe size, approximate cost of $6,000, and the rainy season were discussed. Concensus
was l-he project be delayed until. the first of the year, and rlr. Hampton was authorized to
contact the Arkansas Highway I:epartment for permission and size of pipe.
Mayor i::odgers atated Bond Engineering Company is preparing specifications for bids for the
intersection construction as authorized on September 3rd.
The r;ayor brought to the Council's attention request of the Utility Commission employment of an
Auditor for the 1°70 Audit due to the advantages of the City and Commission having the same
Auditor. Inasmuch as auditing firms to not submit bids estimates had been received from llodge u
Clinton of appros;imatel}' $3,600 and Bobby :ennedy of $4,500. After discussion, motion was made
by Alderman 1Jei.s, seconded by Alderman Smith: That the City employee Dodge S Clinton auditors
for L-he 1970 Audit. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Hutcherson, tfallott, Smi*_h, Weis, Bentley, Bowie, Dobbs, and Horton.
rdo: None.
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The following i:esolution was presented:
k1iSOLU'TION N0, 396
?,iill.l~;AS, Lee Warrington served the City of West 1•lemphi.s as a member of the West DSemphis
Police Department for. a period of eleven and one-half years; and,
?11'xu.AS, during his emplo}nrtent with the Police Department of the City of 4est ldemphis,
Lee '.Jarrington faithfully served said City and was attentive to his duties and responsi-
bilities; and,
?;11L']:EAS, Lee ?varrington discharged these duties: as Policeman of the City of West 1.lemphis
faith diligence, and performed services beyond the requirements prescribed by law and
other calls of duty; and,
tdHS1tEAS, The City of 4Jest Memphis and the citizens therein have greatly benefitted by the
services of. Lee 4arrington;
.,041, THEP.EFOI:u, BE I'I' 1;1:SOI.VED BY 'THC CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IJEST T~PIPHIS, Ari1CANSAS,
That the City of West Memphis hereby officially wishes to express its sincere appreciation
for the work and services rendered by Lee Warrington as a member of the ?:est 1•iemphis Police
Department and citizen of this community, and, order that this Resolution be made a part of
*_he official. minutes of this meeting and that a certified copy of this ]::esolution be
delivered to DSr.s. Lee Warrington.
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Tiotion was made by Alderman *Ial.lott, seconded by Alderman i~abbs: Tltat the resolution be
adopted. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: }lutcherson, Piallott, Smith, Weis, Bentley, Bowie, Dabbs, and Ilorton.
NO: AT OIIr .
Firs. Pfarguerita Brotan appeared on behalf of the City Beautiful Commission requested the
membership of the Commission be increased from 20 to 25 members due to assistance needed
in projects anticipated. i•[otion was made by Alderman Dabbs seconded by Alderman 1•tallott:
That the City Attorney be requested to prepare an amdnement to the ordinance. Upon vote,
the voting was as follows:
Aye: ALdermen: Hutcherson, Ilallott, Smith, I•leis, Bentley, Bowia, Dabbs, and Horton.
iv o: done.
hev. Travis Case of Tabernacle Baptist Church requested a school traffic guard be assigned
at the school 521 Graham. :ev. Case expressed appreciation for the yellow lines, but
state c! there is a traffic problem due to the 3l5 pupils enrolled. 2;otion was made by
filderman Smith, seconded by Alderman Dabbs: That the Council authorize one additional
school. guard for Tabernacle School. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Hutcherson, 1lallott, Smith, 4;e is, Bentley, Bowie, Dabbs, and Horton.
No: done.
Chief of Police i:omines was instructed to employ an additional guard.
Alderman Bentley commented the 9-11 Committee has obtainud additional information and will
present a report at the next meeting.
Alderman Horton inquired as to sewage problem at Denton and Church, and was infortned the
matter caas included in bids to be advertized.
Alderman Dabbs requested tweeds be cut and a gravel path provided for the safety of children
walking to Dabbs School. The liayor stated the taeeds are being cut, and the Engineering
Department had provided a blacktop crossing over the railroad main line and spur track.
The engineering Department was authorized to gravel. a four foot walk from the railroad
tracks to the school. Alderman Bentley announced plans are being formulated by the
?.'estwood Civic Club to construct sidewalk from the subdivision to the store area for
protection of ;children taallcing to Dabbs School.
An ordinance entitled "An Ordinance To Provide For The l;lection Uf Aldermen By Wards
According To Act 45 Of Tiu~ 1969 Acts Uf Arkansas; And For Other 'Purposes" was introduced
by Alderman Weis. After the ordinance was read, Alderman ideis moved that.- the ordinance
be approved on first reading, the motion was seconded by Alderman L'owie.
Alderman Smith requested five minute recess.
After the recess, Alderman Weis spoke on adoption of the ordinance among others speaking
on the pros and cons of the ordinance during the long discussion period were: Charles Douslas,
Joseph Houston, S. A. Holsbrook, 1litchell Green, Leo Chan, other Aldermen and the Hlayor.
iJpon roll call vote on the adoption of the first reading the vote was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Plallott, ?leis, Bowie, Dabbs, and Horton.
Pio: Aldermen: Hutcherson, Smith, and Bentley.
The 1Sayor announced the first reading approved.
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tdotion was made by Alderman SJeis, seconded by Alderman 1.lallott, that the rule requiring the
reading of ar? 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:
itye: Aldermen: Ilallott, Weis, Bowie, i~abbs, Horton.
+'o: Al.dermea: Hutcherson, Smith, and E)entley.
Thereupon it wa.s declared two-thirds of at.l members of the Council did not vote in favor of
the motion to suspend the rule, the motion was defeated.
Alderman lJeis gave notice for call of Special. Council Pleetings at 2 I?Di Friday, September 18th
and 2 PM Monday, September 21st for second and third reading of the ordinance. Alderman Weis
stated he was speaking on behalf pf Aldermen blallott, Bowie, llabbs, and Horton in requesting
Special Council meeting and tJaivers for ;appearance were available if any Aldermen could not
attend the meetings. Mayor :a~dger.s stated he could not be present Friday, September 18th.
Alderman Bowie inquired as to t:he financial condition of the City. Ataycr dodgers advised the
September 15th payroll had been met and arrangement will have to be made for the future.
Igyuiry as to tightening of expenditures by Utility Commission was made by Alderman ?dallott,
and the matter was discussed with Commissioner Chitman.
Mr, Doyle Crawford of 401 N. 35th Street appeared to comment on newspaper article pertaining
to iJtilit}• Commission providizxg water line to Dacus Trailer City. Providing of streets by
developer, $22,000 cost justified by revenue, and authority of Util.ir_y Commission were
discussed.
21r. Charles Douglas presented complainr_ as to hole in street at 701 S. 12th and efforts to have
repairead b}• the City.
;do further business being presented, the meeting was adjourned.
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