May 23, 1966~6'
MINUTES OF ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TSE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS,
_.___ _ HELD AT THE CITY HALL IN SAID CITY ON THE 23RD DAY OF MAY, 1966.
. !I ^~ ~ The Cit~ Council of t e 't
~, y h Ci y of West Memphis, Arkansas, met in an adjourned session
at its regular meeting place in West Memphis, Arkansas, at 5:00 o'clock P.M, on the 23rd
day of May, 1966. The following were present: Mayor Bob Eden, City Attorney W. H. Dillahunty,
i and Aldermen: Kirby Leggett, Paul Matthews, C. H. Rowton, F. C, j^Jeis, Franklin Bassett,
0. I. Bollinger, R. C. Bowie, and Earl Felts.
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Absent: None.
It being determined a quorum was present, the following proceedings were had to-wit:
Minutes of Council Meeting on May 19th were approved as read.
Mayor Eden informed the Council the Planning Commission on Nlay 12, 1966, had recommended
the rezoning of certain property in M. L. Thompson Subdivision and Kendal Subdivision to C-5
and RM-2. The Mayor stated the rezoning had been initiated by the City as a number of the
buildings in the area are dilapidated, and this will give a broader area for the owners to
improve the property. Plat of the adjoining areas and zoning classifications were discussed.
Thereupon Alderman Rowton introduced an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance To Rezone Certain
Property In The PI. L. Thompson Subdivision And Kendal Subdivision In The City Of West Memphis,
Arkansas; Declaring An Emergency And For Other Purposes" and Alderman Weis read the ordinance
in full.
Alderman Matthews, seconded by Alderman Bollinger, moved that the rule requiring the
reading of an ordinance or resolution 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:
Aye: Aldermen: Leggett, Matthews, Rowton, Weis, Bassett, Bollinger, Bowie, and Felts.
No: None.
Thereupon the Playor 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 by Alderman Weis.
Alderman Leggett, seconded by Alderman Bowie 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 being called the following voted:
Aye: Aldermen: Leggett, Matthews, Rowton, Weis, Bassett, Bollinger, Bowie, and Felts.
Ido : 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 by Alderman Bassett.
Alderman Felts, seconded by Alderman Rowton, 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: Leggett, Matthews, Rowton, Weis, Bassett, Bollinger, Bowie, and Felts.
No: None.
Alderman Weis, seconded by Alderman Matthews, moved that Section 1t, the emergency
clause, be adopted, and on roll call the following voted:
Aye: Aldermen: Leggett, Patthews, Rowton, 4leis, Bassett, Bollinger, Bowie, and Felts.
No: None.
The Mayor thereupon declared the ordinance and the emergency clause 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. 497•
The ordinance read as follows:
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oRDILJANCr NU. ~'~_.~ '~.__
ALI ORDTI4ANCF TO P.I;ZUNT3 CL;RTAIN PROPEI:TY IN THE
i,l, I.. TIJUL~iPSUN S(JBDIVISION Ab1D Ki3NI)At, SIII3DIVISIOL]
7,I>i TI3i CITY OF L^7iST MI~PAPHIS, ARICI?~PISAS; Dl?CI,ARIP}G
%tiT EI71;I?UF'NCX AND FOR C1TH]sR PURPOSES.
i•iIIERPr~S, an a_rpli.cZtion has 'keen made to the
Planning Commission of the City of West Alemphis, Ar}~atisas, as
nro<. i.ded by Ordinance 1`fo. 411 0£ the Ca.ty a:f: west L~tomphis,
Ar?aansas,f.or rezoning of certain property in Ivi. T,. Thompson
Subc:li.tri.S~.on anti I'endal Su}xlivisian; and
i%7ITtP;~?1S, notice teas ciu].y published on the 15th day
of_ ilpril, }_x.55,, that a hearing would be held by the Planning
Cammiss7..an at S.OQ P. AI., tv}iich meeting toes adjot.zrned until the
].2tlt cl~v of: Ilay, 1965, },ocause o.f_ a .l.ac)c of a quorum; and
G+;(iI~1I':1?AS, at said meeting and }ay the applicai.ion
previously mule to the Planning Commissi on, it was requcstecl
that the L-o1l.oca ing prope.r_ty, to-wi.t:
],nts 4 through 15, inclusive, 131oc}: 6;
Lots 4 through :L5, inclusive, Bloch 7; ~
I,i,ts 4 through 15, inclusive, Bloc}; 3;
all i n the I.1. L. Th ompson Subdivision
}ace rezc>ned :[rottt C-3 to C-5;
Tots 1 through 43, inclusive, B.Loc}: 1].7.;
Tots 1 through 13, inclusive, Bloc}. 11.2;
bats 37 through 43, inclusive, Block ].17.;
Lots 37 throixgh 48, inclusive, 331oc1, 11.3;
all i n Kendal ubdi vi.sion
},e re?oned from C-3 to C-5;
Lot ~ 1 through 1.3, i.nclusa.ve, I31oc}c 1(17;
tots :I. through 36, i.nc.h.zsive, B1oc1: ].(13;
Tots }. th.r_ough 1.3, inclusive, Bloc}: 31;
Lots ]. through 36, inc.lttsive, Bloc}: 3Q;
Lots l through 12, inclusive, Flock 76;
Lots 1 through 30, 9nclusive, I31oc}c 77;
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Tots ~ t111"C)Ugh 1.3, inclusive, Bloclc 70;
T=ot:s ?5 tht:ough 3G, inclusive, Block 70;
hc)ts 7 through 113, inclusive, Block 71;
all. in I:endal Subdivision
be 1.'czoned .f-rnm 1?I.1-?. to C-5;
i,ats 13 through 1£i, inclusive, Bloclc 76;
hots 3]_ through 36, i.nclus.ive, Bloclc 77;
Tots 1 through 6, i.ncltlsive, Bloclc 71;
Lets 7.9 through ?,4, inclusive, Bloclc 70;
a17. in I;encial. Subdivision
be r_eznned S:rotn C--?_ to CwS;
hats ]_ through 36, inclusive, Bloclc 10;
hots :L tlaraugll 10, inclusive, B1oc7: 11;
Dots 1 t:hrotzgh 3?_, inclusive, B7.oclc 17;
Tots ]. thl.-ouglt 16, inclusive, Bloclc 1F,;
Lots 1. tltrc?ug}I 15, inclusive, Block 36;
rots :1_ tYtraugh 30, inclusive, B]_ock 35;
a].1 i n I;encl~tl Subcliv:ision
lae ,.ozoned ': ;:o,n RS--S to C-5;
hots ]_9 through 36, inclusive, Bloclc 103;
i,ots 1 t11r_ough 36, inclusive, Bloclc 10?.;
Dots 1 through 36, inclusive, Bloclc 119;
I,nts 1 through 36, inclusive, Bl.oc7c 132;
pats 1 through 36, inclusive, I3loc7: .135;
T,ot:s J. through l_£3, inclusi.ve, Blor_)c 1413;
I,ot:s 19 through 36, inclusive , Blocl c £i5;
Tots ]_ t;hroug)t 36, inclusi~*e, Blocl: 7.01;
i,oi~s 1 throttgh 36, inclusive, Black ]_20;
7,ots 1 through 36, inclusive, Block 131;
T_,ots 1 throttgh 36, inclusive, Block 13Fi;
Lots 1 through 13, inclusive, Block 147;
hoi.:s 19 through 3C,, inclusive, Block f37;
i,ot:s 1 th.rouglt 36, inclusive, Block ].00;
hot,, ]_ tl)t:ot.tgh 36, inclusive, Block ].?_1;
T_,ots 1 through 36, i,nclt.tsive, Blocl: .130;
r.,ots i_ through 3Ci, inclusive, Block ].37;
f<ots 1 threuc}h 11i, inclusive, Bloclc ].46;
T,c)ts 19 t:lttough 36, :tnclusi_ve, B7_or_]c 1i9;
Tots 1 th~.ough 36, inclusive, B].ocl; 99;
1,ots 1 throttgh 36, inclusive, Blocl, 12.2;
Tots 1 through 36, inclusive, Block 17.9;
Tots 1 throu~~h 36, inclusive, Bloclc 13£3;
L,ot ; )_ through ]_~3, inclusive, Bloclc 145;
a1.L i. tt Kendal Subdivision
')~ rezone~:l fl,om P.S-5 to S~1`1-?,; and
l~lllisl:ti;i`.S, na 1>crsons appeared to offer a protest against
the rez~m.inc~ of said property as requested; and
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GiIli?Ri?i~ the Planning c~ornmission recanitttended that
sai..;l rezo.ni.ny bc~ gti'ant;ed;
1'dL}3, TI11;'Rla~'OR.P, BL IT OP>7ilIIti11;I) BY Tlll GITY c:00b1CIL
OP 17;;5`!' t:i1T.1.'1lIS, l1F:1'%.I~TS~1S:
;:3~^.ti.on7.. That thef_ollowing px°operty, to-wit:
Tots 4 through 15, inclusive, Bloc]: 6;
Tots ,~ thi-ougYt 15, inclusive, B7_ock 7;
hots 4 through 15, inclusive, B1oc1: 8;
aJ.J. i.rt the I~1. L. Tho;npson Subd.ivisic;n,
nota zonec:l as C--3, bo and the same are hereby rezoned as C-5;
That the :Following property, to-cait:
Lots 1 through 48, i.ncltzsive, Block11J_;
J,ats 7. tllrot.xgh J_fl, inclusive, Bl.oclt 11?.;
Lots :i7 t:h~,ough 4~8, inclusive, BJ_oclc 1.12;
Lot,, 37 through X18, inclusive, Black 11'3;
a7_J. i.n I:enccal Subdivision,
rtnpr ^onecl as C-3, ba and the same are hereby rezoned as C-5;
That the following property, to-G-ait:
Lots 7. through 10, inclusive, Block 1.07;
hots 1 through 36, inclusive, Block 108;
Lots 1_ through 1.8, inclusive, Block 81;
hots 1 thrrnzgh 36, inclusive, Bloclc 80;
hots 1 through 1.?., inclusive, Block 76;
Lots 1 through 30, inclusive, Block 77;
Lots 1 tltrougll 18, inclusive, Bloclc 70;
hots 25 through 36, Inclusive, B1orlc 70;
I.,ots 7 through 13, incitzsiveJ, Block 71;
a]_1 i,n I:r_nclal Sut~division,
nowanned as 1;1.1-2, ]:~e and the same are her_ohy .rezoned as C-5;
That the following property, to-wit:
Lots 13 through 18, inclusive, Block 76;
hots 31 th.r_ough 36, inclusive, Blocl: 77;
Lots 1 through 6, inclusive, Block 71;
Tots 19 tktrough 24, ;i.nclusive, B1oc1: 70;
all ~..n I:enclal Subdivision,
Hour zoned as C-<?, be and the same ar.~: her_eby rezoned as C-5;
That the L-ollowing property, to-twit:
Lots 1 thr°ough 36, inclusive, Block 10;
Lots 1. through 18, inclusive, Bloclc 11;
[,ots 1 taxrouglt 32, inclusive, I31oc.J; 17;
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Lots 1 th.rouglz„16, inclusive, Bloclc 16;
Lnt:s ]. through~~S, inclusive, Block 36;
Lots 1 through 30, inclusive, Blo<~}c 35;
all in T:encial Subdivision,
new zorzr~d as I:S-S, be and the same are hereby rezoned as C-5;
~'ha.t the following property, to-wit:
Lots 7.9 through 36, inclusive, Bloc], 103;
hots 1. through 35, inclusive, Block 1~2;
Lots 7. through 35, inclusive, Block .119;
Lots J. through 36, inclusive, Bloc}: 132;
Tots 1 through 36, inclusive, Block 135;
hots 1 thra~.rgh 13, inclusive, B7.oc7: 7.48;
I,ot.s 7.9 through 36, inclusive, Block 8S;
Lots 1 through 36, inclusive, Block 101;
Lots ]. through 35, inclusive, Bloclc 120;
L,o~ts 1 through 36, inclusive, Block 1;31;
F.,ot::, 7. through 36, inclusive, Block .136;
Lots ]. through 18 , isrc 7_us ive , B 7_ock l47 ;
Lots ].9 through 36, inclusive, Block 87;
sots 1 through 36, inclusive, Bloch 100;
Tots 1 through 36, inclusive, Block 121;
pots 1 through 36, inclusive, Bloclc 130;
hots 7, through 35, inclusive, Block 137;
hots 1 through 18, inclusive, Bl.oc7: 7.46;
Tots 19 through 36, inclusive, Block 89;
Tots 1 through 36, inclusive, 131oc7: 99;
Toi.s 1 through 36, inclusive, Block 122;
Lots 1 through 35, inclusive, Bloc}t 129;
Lots 1 through 36, inclusive, Block 138;
hots ]. through 18, inclusive, Blocl: 145;
all in I:encial. Subdivision,
now zoned as RS-5, be and the same are he7-eby rezoned as R~4-2.
Section ?.. A11 ordinances ar parts of ordinances in
conflict liere~ri_t:h are hcr_eby repea]_ed.
Section 3. A copy of the o.rclinancc, when duly certified •
by the City Clerk, shall be subject to being filed and recorded
i.n tlrA office of the Ci.rcui.t Court Clerk and T;l-Officio Recorder
within and for Crittenden County, Arkansas.
Section 4. EbiPRGFrTCX CLFIUSP: It. is found and declared
Icy t:he City Council of the City of Y^]est I~iernphis, Arkansas, that
t:lii.s o.rdi.nance i.s necessary for the growth and e,zpansion of
:.lie City of T9est Ilernphis and therefore an emergency is hereby
rler_].azc:d t.o e;,isi, anll this ordinance sYza11 be in force from
and after its passage and approval.
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Recommendation of the Planning Commission to rezone the East 50 Feet of ti^7 125 Feet
bf Lot 1, Block 8, Eugene Woeds Subdivision from I~I-1 to C-5 was presented. After discussion
of the recommendation with Building Inspector Ferrine as to the adjoining property classifi-
cation and the request to upgrade the property, Alderman Felts introduced an ordinance
entitled "An Ordinance Changing Classification Of East 50 Feet Of The West 125 Feet Of
Lot One (1), Block Eight (8), Eugene Woods' Subdivision To The City Of West Memphis, Arkansas,
From M-1 to C-5," and Alderman Bassett read the ordinance in full.
Alderman Bowie, seconded by Alderman Leggett, moved that the rule requiring the
reading of an ordinance in full on th~^ee 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:
Aye: Aldermen: Leggett, Patthews, Rowton, Weis, Bassett, Bollinger, Bowie, Felts.
Nay: I1one .
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 by Alderman Felts.
Alderman Bassett, seconded by Alderman Bollinger 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 being called the following voted:
Aye: Aldermen: Leggett, Matthews, Rowton, 4deis, Bassett, Bollinger,•Bowie, Felts.
Iday: 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 by Alderman Matthews.
Alder~an 4Jeis, seconded by Alderman Rowton, 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: Leggett, N;atthews, Rowton, Weis, Bassett, Bollinger, Bowie, Felts.
Nay: None.
jAlderman Felts, seconded by Alderman Bassett, moved that Section 2, the emergency clause
be adopted, and on roll call the following voted:
Aye: Aldermen: Leggett, P%iatthews, Rowton, Weis, Bassett, Bollinger, Bowie, Felts.
Nay: None.
The Mayor thereupon declared the ordinance and the emergency clause 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. 498.
The ordinance read as follows: _
ORDINANCE N0. 198
AN ORDINANCE CHANGING CLASSIFICATION OF EAST 50 FEET OF THE WEST 125 FEET OF LOT ONE (1),
BLOCK EIGHT (8), EUGENE WOODS' SUBDIVISION TO THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS, FROM M-1
TO C-5.
WHEREAS, A. 4J. Warren, claiming to be the owner of the property hereinafter described,
filed an application for an amendment to existing zoning ordinance with the Planning Commission
of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, asking that said property be rezoned from M-1 to C-5; and,
WHEREAS, Bob Eden, Chairman of the Planning Commission for the City of West Memphis, in
accordance with law caused a notice to be published in the Evening Times, notifying all
.persons of the hearing to be held on 12th day of May, 1966, on the aforesaid application; and,
tiJHEREAS, on the 12th day of May, 7966, at 5:00 P. 1`i. in the courtroom of the Municipal
Court of West P4emphis, Arkansas, the said application for amendment to existing zoning
ordinance was presented by A. W. Warren to the Planning Commission of the City of West Memphis,
Arkansas, and after the same was thoroughly considered, the said Planning Commis~on voted
unani;iwusly to rezone said property from that of ICI-1 to C-5; and,
1dHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, has certified its
recommendation to the City Council of West Rlemphis, Arkansas; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of GJest Memphis, Arkansas, deems it in the vest interest of the
City of West Memphis, Arkansas, to accept the said recommendation of said Planning Commission;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas:
Section 1. The existing zoning ordinance of the City of West 1`Iemphis, be and the same
hereby is amended so that the property hereinafter described shall be situated in Zone C-5 as
opposed to the existing 'Z,one of P^~-1; said property being described as follows:
East 50 feet of the West 125 feet of Lot One (1), Block Eight (8),
Eugene Woods' Subdivision to the City of West I";emphis, Arkansas.
Section 2. That it is ascertained and declared that there is an immediate and urgent need
for the said amendment to the existing zoning ordinance in order that the said property may be
used without delay. It is, therefore, declared that an emergency exists and this ordinance,
being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety, shall
take effect to be in force from and after its passage.
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Inasmuch as a motion had been adopted on April 21, 1966, to grant a Franchise to Ark-Cable, Inc.
oY West P4emphis to operate and maintain a commU.~iity antenna system, the ordinance entitled "An
Ordinance Granting A Franchise To Ark-Cable, Inc., Of 4Jest Memphis, Arkansas, To Operate And
Maintain A Community Antenna System In The City; Setting Forth Conditions; Providing For City
Regulation Of Its Operation, Rates, Payments, Service, Construction, And Maintenance; Containing
Certain Prohibitions; Prescribing Certain penalties; Providing An Effective Date," was read the
firs~ftime. Motion was made by Alderman Felts that the first reading of the ordinance be approved.
The motion was seconded by Alderman Rowton. The question was jput by the Mayor on the adoption of
the motion, and the roll being called, the following voted:
Aye: Aldermen: Leggett, Rowton, Weis, Bollinger, Felts.
No: Aldermen: P4atthews, Bassett, and Bowie.
The motion carried.
The Piayor brought to the Council's attention on April 21st he and the City Clerk had been
authorized to purchase property from Guaranty Loan and Real Estate Company on Broadway for a
library, and the following Resolution had been prepared for the Council's consideration authoriz-
ing the execution of a promissory note:
RESOLUTION N0. 295
Whereas, the City Council of West Memphis on the 21st day of April, 1966, authorized the
purchase of property for a library from Guaranty Loan and Real Estate Company for a total
purchase price of $20,000.00 with a down payment of $10,000.00 and the balance of $10,000.00
to be paid on or before the 19th day of May, 1967, with no interest, on the following described
property:
The west 100 feet of the east 525 feet of Lot 9 in Block One {1)
of Rich Eastern Addition to the City of blest Plemphis, Arkansas,
as shown by a plat of record in Plat Bool< 2 at page 50, SUBJECT
to Bill of Assurance of record in Book 240 at page 1 and easements
shown on recorded plat; and
1~I-IEREAS, the sum of $10,000.00 has been paid, pursuant to the authority of the City Council
and the balance is to be evidenced by a vendor's lien and a promissory note payable to Guaranty
Loan and Reat Estate Company;
NOL^J, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of West Memphis that the Mayor and City
Clerk be and they are hereby authorized to execute a promissory note in favor of Guaranty Loan
and Real Estate Company for the sum of $10,000.00 to be paid on or before May 19, 1967, representing
the balance of the purchase price for said property hereinabove described.
Motion was made by Alderman Patthews: That the Resolution as presented be adopted. The motion
was seconded by Alderman Weis. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Leggett, Platthews, Rowton, tiveis, Bassett, Bollinger, and Felts.
No: Alderman: Bowie.
The motion carried.
rayor Eden informed the Council the Planning Commissioners have been serving without compensation,
however, due to the growth of the city and increased number of applications for rezoning it is
necessary that a quorum be present at all meetings, and as an incentive an ordinance providing for
compensation for attendance at the meetings of $25.00 per month had been prepared for consideration.
After discussion of the amount of compensation and qualification for insurance benefits, an oninance
entitled "An Ordinance To Provide Compensation For Members Of The Planning Commission Of West Memphis,
Arkansas, Declaring An Emergency, And For Other Purposes" was introduced by Alderman Rowton, and
Aldertt~an Weis read the ordinance in full.
Alderman Bassett, seconded by Alderman Leggett, 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 1`Iayor put the question on the adoption of the motion and the roll being called,
the following voted:
Aye: Aldermen: Leggett, P4atthews, Rowton, Weis, Bassett, Bowie, and Felts.
No: None.
Alderman Bollinger abstained from voting.
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 by Alderman Weis.
Alderman Bowie, seconded by Alderman Bassett 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 being called the following voted:
Aye: Aldermen Leggett, Matthews, Rowton, Weis, Bassett, Bowie, and Felts.
No: None.
Alderman Bollinger abstained from voting.
The Mayor declared that at leas,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 by Alderman Felts.
Alderman Rowton, seconded by Alderman Weis, 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 Leggett, Matthews, Rowton, Weis, Bassett, Bowie, and Felts.
No: None. Alderman Bollinger abstained from voting.
Alderman Matthews, seconded by Alderman Leggett, moved that Section 3, the emergency
clause, be adopted, and on roll call the following voted:
Aye: Aldermen Leggett, Matthews, Rowton, Weis, Bassett, Bowie, and Felts.
No: None. Alderman Bollinger abstained from voting.
The Mayor thereupon declared the ordinance and the emergency clause 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. 499.
The ordinance read as follows:
ORDINANCE N0. 1i99
AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE COMPENSATION FOR MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF WEST MEMPHIS,
ARKANSAS, DECLARING AN FTIERGENCY, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has, over the past few years, had an increased numb~Pr
of applications for rezoning; and,
WHEREAS, this increase in applications has resulted in much time being consumed by the
members of said Planning Commission,
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1. That each member of the Planning Commission be paid, as compensation for
attendance at the meetings of said Planning Cortunission, the sum of Twenty-five Dollars
($25.00) per month, provided such member attends said meetings.
SECTION 2. That the City Treasurer be, and he is hereby authorized, to pay the
compensation as set forth hereinabove upon proper authorization from the Mayor as to
attendance.
SECTION 3. It being determined that this ordinance is necessary for the immediate
preservation of public peace, health and safety of the inhabitants of West Memphis, Arkansas,
an emergency is hereby 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.
;cam-3:-tt;t~a-r~;F-x-~
Report was made by the Mayor that Mr. Roy R. Morley, a member of the Planning Commission,
had requested that he be replaced due to health condition. The Mayor appointed Mr. G. W. McAuley
to serve on the Commission. Motion was made by Alderman Rowton: That the appointment of
G. W. McAuley be confirmed. The motion was seconded by Alderman Matthews. Upon vote, the voting
was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Leggett, Matthews, Rowton, Weis, Bassett, Bollinger, Bowie, Felts.
No: None.
Alderman Matthews inquired as to construction of sidewalks and additional outside lighting
for the Eugene Woods Civic Center. Mayor Eden stated plans for parking area are being made.
After discussion it was concensus of opinion that regulations for use of the building such as
no smoking except in the lobby, no drinking on premises, all recreation or social functions must
have adult supervisor, should be posted on the walls of the building.
No further business bei presented, the meeting was adjourned.
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APPROVED: JUNE 2, 1966