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June 3, 1971MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS, HELD ON THE 3RD DAY OF JUNE, 1971. The Council of the_~ City of West btemphis, in the County of Crittenden, State of Arkansas, met in regular session at the City Hall in said City, at 4:30 o'clock p.m. on the 3rd day of June, 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: R. T. Bentley,. Bill Dobbs Tommy Dickerson D. M. Grimsley Willie Lee Harris City Attorney R. E. Wallin Absent: None. James L. Hightower; Pritchard Horton C. D. Hutcherson M. P. Scott R. L. Smith It being determined a quorum was present, the following proceedings were had to-wit: Alderman Horton requested information pertaining to Federal Grant for the Fire Department, Mayor Y.odgers stated he had referred the matter to the Chief and the Fire Department Commission. Alderman Hightower presented the following report from the Committee on Use of L. R. Jackson Community Center: 1. We recommend that the L. R. Jackson Community Center be open to the public three days a week. These days for the public will be Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. The Boys Club days will be set on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. 2. The Boys Club can reserve a room daily for any Boys Club activity. This will include the days the Center is open to the public. 3. We also recommend that a director be hired to supervise all functions, activities, and scheduling of use of the L. R. Jackson Community Center and that this person have full police powers in dealing s~ith individuals on the premises. 4. The committee also recommends that this director's duties and authority be set forth in a detailed Job Description. 5. The committee recommends that any and all proceeds received from the use and operation of the L. Y.. Jackson Community Center be turned over to the City. Committee members present were: James Hightower, Chairman Rev. J. H. Ball O. C, Haley Bob Bentley Other committee members that were in agreement with these recommendations were: Willie Lee Harris James 12. Fall ***~* The recommendations were taken under advisement to ascertain whether funds are available to implement the recommendations. Mrs. Dorothy Browder representing the West btemphis Girls' Ciub requested permission for the girls to use the Worthington Park Swimming Pool two or three mornings a week, the Club would provide supervisory personnel. After discussion, Mayor Rodgers appointed a committee of Alderman Smith, Chairman, and Aldermen Scott and Bentley to check into the matter and present recommendations. Reactivation of the 911 Project for emergency phone number was explainedn by bfr. Elton Kirby of the L1eat Memphis Jaycees, who stated the system will be installed by Southwestern Bell Telephone Cmpany in approximately six months at a cost eatimate:E~of $20,000. The City's coat would be a monthly charge for system selected would have choice of $45.00 to $50.00 system or a $75.00 system. After discussion, motion was made by Alderman Bentley, seconded by Alderman Smith: Kecommend the City Council approve the 911 Project for the 1972 Budget for the chegper of the two systems. Upon vote, the voting was as follows: Aye: Aldermen: Bentley, Dobbs, Dickerson, Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Scott, and Smith. Nay: None. Mayor Rodgers announced IQotice had been published on May 18th and 25th for bids for Police Department car, and bids would be opened at this time. The following bids were received: Ryan Chevrolet Company $3,203.89 Morrow Ford Company $3,236.85 The bids were turned over to the Police Commission for canvass. Motion was made by Alderman Bentley, seconded by Alderman Horton: That authorize Police Commission to award bid for car. The vote was recorded as follows: Aye: Aldermen: Bentley, Dobbs, Dickerson, Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Scott, and Smith. Nay: None. Hearing to Vacate portion of Harrison Avenue advertised on May 24th and 31st was opened for deliberations. No one appeared to protest vacating the street. The following letter from The Urban l:enewal Agency was presented: May 26, 1971 Miss Jean Hillencamp West Memphis City Hall West Memphis, Arkansas 72301 Dear Miss Hillencamp: Thank you for the plat showing the vacating street at the end of Harrison Avenue, where it extends into drainage ditch ~F11. The Urban Renewal Agency would like to reyuest a 10 ft. storm drainage easement through this property. I have discussed this matter with attorney Ralph Sloan. If there is any question from anyone, please let us know. Yours very truly, THE URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, AFKANSAS /S/ T(ki COLEMAN Executive Director 4nt,YYc~ticic* Attorney kalph Sioan representing the petitioners Mr. B. F. Williams and Mr. T. C. Palmer, who were present, stated a ten foot easement would be granted. Permission was requested by Mr. Cy Bond, Jr., Engineer for Urban Renewal Agency, for passage of machinery in the area for construction purposes in excess of the ten foot easement, the permission was agreed. An ordinance entitled "An Ordinance Vacating That Portion Of Harrison Avenue Extending From The East Line Of 21St Street To The Weat Line Of The Drainage Ditch As Shown On Plat Of Record In Plat Book 1 At Fage 263" was introduced by Alderman Smith. The ordinance was read by City Attorney Wallin. Motion was made by Alderman Hutcherson, seconded by Alderman Bentley: That the ordinance be approved on the first reading. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows: Aye: Aldermen: Bentley, Dabbs, Dickerson, Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Scott, and Smith. No: None. Alderman Scott presented amendment to Ordinance No. 412 pertaining to Subdivision Improvement 12equirements after conference of City officials, Utility Commission and City personnel. Thereupon, Alderman Dobbs introduced) an ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance To Amend Ordinance No. 412 Of The City Of West Memphis, Arkansas; Declaring An Emergency And For Other Purposes", and the City Attorney read the ordinance in full. Alderman Hightower, seconded by Alderman Scott, moved that the rule requiring the reading of an ordinance in full on three different days be suspended and that the ordinance be placed on its second reading. The Diayor put the question on the adoption of the motion and the roll being called, the following voted: Aye: Aldermen: Bentley, Dabbs, Dickerson, Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Scott, and Smith. No: None. Thereupon the Mayor declared that at least two-thirds of all members of the Council having voted in favor of the motion to suspend the rule, the motion was carried and the rule suspended. The ordinance was then read the second time by the City Attorney. Alderman Horton, seconded by Alderman Dickerson then moved that the rule requiring the reading of an ordinance in full on three different days be further suspended and that the ordinance be placed on its third reading. The Mayor put the question on the adoption of the motion and the roll bei4ng called the following voted: Aye: Aldermen: Bentley, Dabbs, Dickerson, Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Scott, and Smith. No: None. The Mayor declared that at least two-thirds of all members elected to the Council having voted in favor of the motion to suspend the rule, the motion was carried and the rule suspended. The ordinance was then read the third time by the City Attorney. Alderman Bentley, seconded by Alderman Grimsley moved 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: Bentley, Dobbs, Dickerson, Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Scott, and Smith. No: None. Alderman Harris, seconded by Alderman Hutcherson, moved that Section 3, the emergency clause be adopted and on roll call the following voted: Aye: Aldermen: Bentley, Dabbs, Dickerson, Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Scott, and Smith. No: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the ordinance and the emergency clause adopted and signed the ordinance, which was attested by the City Glerk, and impressed with Che seal of the City. 3~b The ordinance read as fol.lo~as: r ORDINANCE NO,~=~-~ AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 412 OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THF_. CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS: Section 1. Section 5, Subsection 5.1 of Ordiname 412 o.f the City of Wcvt Memi~hi5, /lrkansa~s, is hereby amended to read as follows: "Section ~. SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT REG?UIREMENTS 5,1 (a) If the Subdivider so desires, the West Memphis Utility Commission will purchase all materials and furnish all equipment to install the water and electric lines within a given subdivision after a deposit to cover the cost of materials is made by the subdivider, The deposit will be made payable to the West Memphis Utility Commission, 5,1 (b) The deposit will be determined by the Engineering Department of the West Memphis Utility Commission. It will be based on an average cost per linear foot of street or easement. 5.1 (c) A final cost statement will be prepared by the West Memphis Utility Commission after completion of the project and the subdivider will be refunded or billed for the difference in the cost and the deposit. 5,1 (d) If the West Memphis Utility Commission purchases the materials for the subdivider, the maximum size line for billing purposes will bc; I. Six inch Cast Iron water line II. Number 6 Copper Primary Electric Distribution line If larger lines are required by the West Memphis Utility Commission for various reasons the difference in cost will be born by the Commission. Cotit. for valve, fitti.ni;n, connectors and appurtenances related to the main ~.~ t, ,,M, .k 7~:i ^. • S`'lz' 36? water line or primary electric distribution line will be calculated accor- ding to .the sizes shown above. There will be no adjustment in cost for ;, three phase lines, secondary lines, electrical services, street lights, fire hydrants, valve boxes or other related materials which will be paid for by the subdivider. 5,1 (e) Costs for any extension of lines through undeveloped pro- perty will be paid by the subdivider, individual school district, developer, industry association, or entity from the existing lir~c to the desired develop- meet. [~'~~.g - -- 5,1 (f) Any replats, modifications, or changes in previously approved subdivisions will be treated as a new subdivision" Section 2, All other parts of Section 5, Subsection 5,1 of Ordinance No. 412 not amended by this Ordinance, shall remain in full force and effect. Section a. It being; found and determined by the City Counci] of the City of West Men~}~his, Arkansas that the expenses of providing installation of water and electrical lines to various subdivisions and developments has become economically burdensome and that the City of West Memphis does not have sufficient funds in order to continue said practices, that this Ordi- nance. is immediately necessary for the health, safety and well being of the citizens ~f West Memphis; therefore, an emergency is declared to exist and this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and publication as required by law. Tor. Jack Noel, who had requested a matter pertaining to privilege license be placed on the agenda, did not appear. 1•fayor lodgers brought to the Council's attention Craig Tennison's term as a member of the Airport Commission had expired, and due to FIr. Tennison's tremendous interest in the airport recommended his reappointment. Motion was made by Alderman Hutcherson, seconded by Alderman Dabbs: That appointment of Craig Tennison to the Airport Commission for a five year term be affirmed. Upon vote, the voting was as follows: r1ye: Aldermen: Bentley, Dabbs, Dickerson, Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Scott, and Smith. No: None. i?equests for rezoning en behalf of Arkansas Constructors, Inc. were presented by Attorney Ralph Sloan, who informed the Council the requests are in line with proposed zoning plans and had been recommended by the Planning Commission. After discussion, an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance To Rezone Lots 10, 11, 12 and 13, ;it.o~;l; 134 In The George 'I'. Kendal Subdivision In The City Of West Memphis, Arkansas" was introduced by l~lderman Dickerson, and read in full by City Attorney Wallin. pfotion was made by Alderman Smith, seconded by Alderman Dabbs: That the ordinance be approved on the first reading. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows: Aye: Aldermen: Bentley, Dabbs, Dickerson, Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Scott, and Smith. No: None. An ordinance entitled "An Ordinance To Rezone Lot 9, Block 10, M. L. Thompson's Subdivision In The City Of Weat Memphis, Arkansas" was read by City Attorney Wallin. After discussion, motion was made by Alderman Dabbe, seconded by Alderman Bentley: That the ordinance be approved on the first reading. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows: Aye: Aldermen: Bentley, Dabbs, Dictson, Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Scott, and Smith. No: None . Replat of Hulbert Heights was presented for consideration, the matter had not been listed on the Tentative Agenda, thereupHn, motion was made by Alderman Scott, seconded by Alderman Bentley: That Replat of Hulbert Heights be considered. The vote was recorded as follows: Aye: Aldermen: Bentley, Dabbs, Dickerson, Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Scott, and Smith. No: None. Mr. Cy Bond, Jr. informed the Council apartments are to be constructed in the area south of Extendicare Nursing Home, and the Planning Commission had recommended approval of the Plat. After discussion, motion was made by Alderman Smith, seconded by Alderman Dabbs: That the Replat of Lota 50 thru 53, Lots 54 thru 57, Lots 66 thru 69, Lots 70 thru 73, Lota 82 thru 84, Hulbert Hiehgts Subdivision, Lying in the West 720 Feet of the South East ~ of Section 13, T-6-N, R-B-E be approved. Upon vote, the voting was as follows: Aye: Aldermen: Bentley, Dabbs, Dickerson, Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Scott, and Smith. No: None. Motion was made by Alderman Smith, seconded by Alderman Bentley: That the emergency clause be delved from the ordinance pertaining to the Annexation, and the ordinance be considered at this time. Upon vote, rite voting was as follows: Aye: Aldermen: Bentley, Dabbs, Dickerson, Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Scott, and Smitti. No: None . The ordinance entitled "An Urdinance accepting Territory Annexed To The City Of West Memphis, Arkansas" was read by City Attorney Wallin. After discussion of plans to develop the area, fire protection, revenue, insurance rate, and utilities, motion was made by Alderman Smith, seconded by Alderman Harris: That the first reading of the ordinance be approved. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows: Aye: Aldermen: Bentley, Dabbs, Dickerson, Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Scott, and Smith. No: None. Mayor Rodgers commented on request that Notice of Hearing for zoning and/or rezoning contain street number in addition to legal description of the property. The matter was referred to the City Attorney. Mr. Leo Chitman, President of the West Memphis Council of Urganizations, presented the following petition signed by approximately 118 persona: PETITION•~ NOW TO WHODf IT SHALL CONCERN, LET ALL COME GREETINGS West Memphis Urban Renewal Commission, Street Committee, and City Council We, the under signed do by our signatures convey our support as indicated by the West Memphis Council of Organizations, that we do infact request, CONCRETE STREETS, CURBS, GUTTERS, and SIDE WALKS, on the streets from Broadway south to the end of said streets; (17th, 16th, and 15th) respectively, which leads to the schools. We, therefore, request that this matter be given immediate consideration and do petition the above Commission, Committee, and City Council of West Memphis, Arkansas. **~~ Mr. Chitman was informed the Urban Renewal Agency has plans for the area, and due to the cost of approximately a million dollars can not be done by the City. Alderman Smith reported on use of tennis courts at Worthington Park and L. R. Jackson Community Center. Control of lights at the tennis courts and ball parks was discussed. No further business being presented, the meeting was adjourned. MAYOR ~~/~~ i CIT LERK APPROVED: JULY 1~ 1971