February 4, 1971~~~
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS,
uTCT.n rna TAF 4Tt: T1AY (1F FRRRt1ARY_ 1971 _
The Council of the City of Weat Memphis in the County of Crittenden, State of Arkansas,
met in regular session in the City Hall in said City at 2:00 o'clock P.M. on the 4th day
of February, 1971.
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor, and the roll being called there were:
Present: Tilden Rodgers, Mayor, in the Chair, and the following named Aldermen:
Thomas Dickerson, D. M. Grimsley, Willie Lee Harris, James E. Hightower,
Pritchard Norton, C. D. Hutcherson, Malcolm Scott, Robert L. Smith, and
idLlliam~H.'Bxbbs; and City Attorney R. E. Wallin.
Absent: Alderman R. T. Bentley.
Minutes of Council Meeting on January 21, 1971,.Were approved with the addition of
appointment of Alderman Dabba to the Insurance Review Committee.
Alderman Scott summarized the meeting of the Insurance Review Committee, and stated a
report will be presented at a later date.
Alderman Harris reported the West Memphis Council of Organizations had been contacted as
a sponsor for the Housing Authority Community Building and they have taken the matter
under consideration.
Alderman Horton infomed the Council a productive meeting had been held with the Memphis
members of the helicopter ambulance committee, and details are being completed, also
emergency accomodtions for the local hospital.
Alderman Hightower mentioned action taken by the Boya Club at the L. R. Jackson Community
Center.
Alderman Dickerson reported the committee appointed to study commercial garbage fees is
checking with other cities on their rates.
The Mayor announced bide for two garbage trucks as per notice published in the Evening
Times on January 8th and 15th would be received at this time. The following bide were
received:
Choctaw
Cobey Rear End Loading Garbage Body Each $7,173.95
Hawkins Equipment Company
2 New Pak-Mor Model RLEP-2015 $8,795.00
2 New Pak-Mor Model RLEP-2015-Rear Loading 11,900.00
Chalmers Buick Co.
2 GMC trucks 7,762.00
2 GMC trucks - sideloader 7,712.40
Jim Ellis Oldsmobile, Inc. 3,759.83
Bob Morrow Ford Salsa 4,329.59
Ryan Chevrolet Company 3,677.62
Alternate 3,635.24
Mayor Rodgers appointed a committee of Alderman Hutcherson, Chairman, Alderman Dickerson, and
Hollis Warren to study the garbage truck bids.
Bide for two police care as per notice published in the Evening Times on January 11th and 18th
were received as follows:
Rgan Chevrolet Company
2 Units $5,641.80
Bob Morrow Ford Salsa, Inc.
1 Unit 3,125.56
Chalmbera Buick Co.
2 Units - Difference 6,652.30
A. J. Thomas, Inc.
2 Unite - Difference 6,622.44
The Mayor stated the Police Commission would canvass the bids. Motion was made by
Alderman Horton, seconded by Alderma,~ Grimsley: That the Police Commission be authorized to
award bid for the two police care. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Dickerson, Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Scott, Smith, and
Dabbs.
Nay: None.
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Mayor Rodgers requested the committee appointed to study the garbage truck bids be
authorized to award bid. Motion was made by Alderman Smith, seconded by Alderman Harries
That the garbage truck committee be authorized to award contract for the trucks. Upon
vote, the voting was ae follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Dickerson, Grimaley, Harris, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Scott, 9dth,
and Dabbe.
Nays None.
Mayor Rodgers announced the appointment of Aldermen Dabbe, Hutcherson, Grimeley, Dickerson,
and Harris as members of the Police Commission; and appointed Aldermen Bentley, Smith, Scott,
Horton, and Hightower ae members of the Fire Department Commission. The Mayor stated the
appointments are for the remainder of"1971.
The Mayor informed the Council of the expiration of James Fall's term as a member of the
Park Commission, and expressed appreciation for Mr. Fall's work on the Commission; however;
stated he was of the opinion appointments on the Commission should be changed and he had
been contacted by approximately eight citizens requesting appointment. Mayor Rodgers
presented the name of W. E. "Bill" Pollard, 523 Roar, for a term of five years on the
Commission. Motion was made bq Alderman Smith, seconded by Alderman Hightower: That the
appointment of W. E. Pollard be approved. Upon roll call vote, the voting was se follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Dickerson, Harris, Hightower, Hutcherson, Scott, Smith, and Horton.
Nap: Alderman Grimaley
Alderman Dabbs abstained from vo3ng.
Mayor Rodgers advised the Council an Act had been passed by the General Assembly to provide
for the appointment of a Vice-Mayor, and announced the appointment of Alderman Smith se
Vice-Mayor for a two year term as provided by the Act.
The Mayor brought to the Council's attention the misunderstanding pertaining to the Home
Rule Bill and the one cent salsa tax. A Resolution requesting the Legislative Delegation
of Crittenden County to enact statutory authority for an election to be held in Weat Memphis
to determine whether or not a levee of a one cent sales tax should be authorized prepared
by the City Attorney was read. Motion was made by Alderman Dabbe, seconded by Alderman
Hutcherson: That the Resolution as presented be adopted. Upon vote, the voting was ae
follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Dickerson, Harris, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Scott, Smith, DaHbs,
and Grimaley.
Nay: None.
The Resolution read as follows:
RESOLUTION N0. 409
WHEREAS, The Citq Council of the Citq of West Memphis has determined that the City of
West Memphis ie in need of additional revenues to meet the costa of providing various
services to the inhabitants of the City of West Memphis; and,
WHEREAS, under the present Arkansas Law there is no provision for the City of Weat Memphis
under which it can raise additional revenues bq the levee of any taxation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, That the
Mayor is authorized and directed to request the Legislative Delegation of Crittenden County
to enact whatever statutory authority may be necessary in order to empower the City of
West Memphis to hold an election for the purpose of allowing the qualified electors of the
City of West Memphis to determine whether or not the City of Weat Memphis should be
authorized to levee a one-cent sales tax on all gross sales in the City of Weat Memphis.
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Alderman Dabbe presented the name of Mra. Bruce Yerry as hi8 appointment to the Review Board.
Alderman Grimaley requested survey from the Arkansas Highway Department as to the feaeability
of a traffic signal light at Dover and Missouri.
City Attorney Wallin reported a letter had been sent to the Commissioner of Revenue pertaining
to ilea Tax, and copies to the Legislative Delegation of Crittenden County.
Mayor Rodgers appointed Alderman Grimeley as Temporary Chairman of the Police Commission
and Alderman Horton, Temporary Chairman of the F1re Commission for the purpose of
organizing the Commissions.
No further business being presented, the meeting was adjourned. ~ ~*=~
OR
ATTEST:jcC,~a~~<2'~y~~
CITY CLE
APPROVED: FEBRUARY 18, 1971 ~