November 5, 1970MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS,
HELD ON THE 5TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1970.
the City Council of the City of Weat Memphis, Arkansas, mat 1n regular station at its
regular meeting place in West Memphis, Arkansas, at 2:00 P.M. on the 5th day of November,
1970. The following were present: Mayor Tilden Rodgers, presiding, and Aldermen:
H. R. Dabbe, Pritchard Horton, C. D. Hutcherson, B. L. Mallott, R. L. Smith, F. C. Weis,
R. T. Bentley, and R. C. Bowie; and City Attorney R. E. Wallin.
absent: None.
Minutes of Meetings of October 15th and 26th were approved as read.
An ordinance entitled "An Ordinance To Rezone Part Of The NE} NWT Of Section 13, Township 6
North, Range 8 East, Crittenden County, Arkansas" read the first time on October 1st and the
second time on October 15th was read the third time by City Attorney Wallin. Motion was
made by Alderman Smith, seconded by Alderman Hutcherson: 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: Dabbe, Horton, Hutcherson, Mallott, Smith, Wets, Bentley, and Bowie.
No: 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 No. 655.
The ordinance read as follows:
ORDINANCE N0. 655
'AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE PART OF THE NEB NW} OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 6 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST,
CRITTENDEN COUNTY, ARKANSAS
WHEREAS, McGarity Realty Co., a corporation, has petitioned the Weat Memphis City Planning
Commission to rezone the hereinafter described property, and
WHEREAS, notice was duly published on August 31, 1970, as provided by law, of a hearing to be
held before the Weat Memphis City Planning Commission at 3:30 p.m. on September 30, 1970, for
the purpose of hearing any interested parties in connection with the rezoning of said lands;
and
WHEREAS, at said meeting on September 30, 1970, said petition was considered by the Planning
Commission and, no persona appearing to protest the same, the Planning Co:mission 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. That the following described property, to wit:
That part of the NEB NW} of Section 13, Township 6 North, Range 8 East, described as follows:
Beginning at the intersection of the south line of Tyler Street extended west and the west right
of way line of South Avalon Street, thence south along the west right of way line of South
Avalon Street a distance of 236.09 feet to a point on the north line of Block 1, Westwood Acres
Subdivision; thence north 81 degrees 20 minutes west 202.3 feet along the north line of Block 1;
thence north 205.6 feet; thence east 200.0 feet to the point of beginning,
be and the same is hereby rezoned C-5, General Commercial 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.
Mayor Podgera announed the additional appointments to the Review Board as follows:
Alderman Hutcherson Sarah Smith
Alderman Bentley Richard Bland
Alderman Dabbe Roy McKee, Jr.
Mayor Rodgers Mra. Bert McElroy
Gene Dickson
R. G. Friday
Mrs. Louise Wheeler
Mra. Willie Bruce
Mrs. Shirley Higgins
int~tiFirk
The next order of business was Hearing on Vacating a portion of Rice Street in accordance with
Notice published in the Evening Times on October 20th and 27th. Attorney Ralph Sloan on behalf
of Avalon Developers, Inc., the sole owner of the property, stated inadvertently the street had
been extended on the filed plat, and according to State Statutes five Ye are had to elapse before
the owner could petition to vacate the undeveloped street. No one appeared to object to
vacating the street. An ordinance entitled "An Ordinance Vacating That Portion Of Rice Street
Abutted By Lot 6 In Block 10 Of The First Addition To Westwood Acres, Weat Memphis, Arkansas, And
Lying South Of The South Line Of Vanderbilt Avenue As Shown On Plat Of Record In Plat Book 2 At
Page 253 In The Office Of The Recorder Of Crittenden County, Arkansas" was read by City Attorney
Wallin. Motion was made by Alderman Weie, seconded by Alderman Dabbe: 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:
Aye: Aldermen: Dabbs, Horton, Hutcherson, Mallott, Smith, Weie, Bentley, and Bowie.
No: None.
C~b'i:
Attorney Ralph Sloan on behalf of Arkansas Constructors, Inc. presented request for rezoning
of Lota 8 and 9, Block 134, Kendal Subdivision. The Council was informed that the Planning
Commission had recamnended the rezoning, also the Urban Renewal Agency had been contacted
and in accordance with their plans the area is to be substantially for single family zoning.
After discussion, an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance To Rezone Lots 8 And 9 In Block 134 Of
The George T. Kendal Subdivision In The City Of West Memphis, Arkansas" was read by City
Attorney Wallin. Motion was made by Alderman Dabbs, seconded by Alderman Weis: 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:
Aye: Aldermen: Dabbs, Horton, Hutcherson, Mellott, Smith, Wete, Bentley, and Bowie.
No: None.
Petition of Louis Walker Construction Co .; Inc for rezoning of N~ of Lot 1, Block 176, Kendal
recommended by Planning Commission was presented by Attorney Ralph Sloan. Mr. Sloan informed
the Council the area is on the borderline of the Urban Renewal area. After discussion, an
ordinance entitled "An Ordinance To Rezone N} Of Lot 1 In Block 176 Of The George T. Kendal
Addition To The City Of Weat Memphis, Arkansas" was read by City Attorney Wallin. Motion was
made by Alderman Weie, seconded by Alderman Mellott 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:
Aye: Aldermen: Dabbs, Horton, Hutcherson, Mellott, Smith, Weie, Bentley, and Bowis.
No: None.
Mayor Rodgers recommended the reappointment of William G. Thomas ae a member of the Housing
Authority for a five year term, and informed the Council he had received a letter of
recommendation from the Housing Authority. Motion was made by Alderman Bowie, seconded by
Alderman Mellott: That the appointment of W. G. Thomas be confirmed. Upon vote, the voting
was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Dabbs, Horton, Hutcherson, Mallott, Smith, Weis, Bentley, and Bowie.
No: None.
(*)
The Mayor announced the City Beautiful Commission had recommended the appointment of
Mrs. Mamie Terrell of 816 S. 13th Street, and he was submitting their recommendation. Motion
was made by Alderman Horton, seconded by Alderman Hutcherson: That the appointment of
Mrs. Mamie Terrell be confirmed. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: D~abba, Horton, Hutcherson, Mallott, Smith, Weis, Bentley, and Bowie.
No: None.
Alderman Horton brought to the Council's attention retirement plan be considered for monthly
employees of the City. Mayor Rodgers stated he had contacted several insurance companies. and
plane are being prepared. The City Attorney was requested to ascertain provisions of law
pertaining to city retirement plans.
Alderman Weis requested the Police Department check on children continuously playing football
in the street east of Avalon on Danner se he was concerned someone will be injured.
Alderman Horton requested information on statue of Port study, and the Diayor informed him the
EDA is in process of selecting an Engineering Firm.
No further business being presented, the meeting was adjourned.
(*)The Mayor ,recommended the reappointment of W. L. Barbour, Jr. as a member of the Urban Renewal
Agency for a five year term stating the Agency had also recommended the reappointment. Motion was
made by Alderman Mallott, seconded by Alderman Dabbs: That the appointment be confirmed, Upon
vote, the voting was as fo119ws: Aye: Aldermen: Dabbs, Hortgn,_~inpch@;son, Mgj~ott, S~q#th,,,~eis,
Bentley, and Bowies
/~~ ~- No: None.
CITY C MAYOR
APPROVfiD: NOVEMBER 19, 1970