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June 2, 196644 r1INUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS, HR .D A T TY I-LALL IN SAID CITY ON THE 2~D Y OF JUNE. 1966. -J_-= =i-_= __-l--- t C' t of We t ' s i The City Council of he i y s Memphi , Arkansas, met in a regular session at its regular meeting place in West Memphis, Arkansas, at 3:00 o'clock P.M. on the 2nd day of June, 1966. The following were present: Aldermen: C. H. Rowton, F. C. Weis, Franklin Bassett, 0. I. Bollinger, R. C. Bowie, Earl Felts, Kirby Leggett. f ~~ Absent: Alderman Paul Matthews and City Attorney W. H. Dillahunty. I ~ It being determined a quorum was present, the Following proceedings were had to-wit: Minutes of Council Meeting on May 23, 1966, were approved as read. Mrs. Leonard Warden, Jr., Mrs. Robert Buck;~and Hrs. James Patridge representing the Bragg School F. T. A. appeared before the Council to request rules and regulations be adopted for operation of the Eugene 4doods Civic Center. P•.ayor Eden submitted the following rules for consideration of the Council: All recreation and athletic activities shall be held under the supervision of one or more supervisors or coach. No such activities will be permitted without supervision. No social function will be permitted unless sponsored by a local, civic group or club. It is the responsibility of the sponsoring group to furnish adequate chaperons. Any club or group failing to comply will be denied future use of the Community Center. Chaperons shall be responsible for the conduct of all people attending. Any misconduct, law violators, willful damage to the property or vandalism, shall be reported to the Police Department immediately. Any consistant violator of the above will be barred from participation of any function to be held in the Community Center. Smoking will. be permitted only in the Lobby. Alcohol beverage consumption will not be permitted in or around the building. It is the responsibility o£ the Chaperon, Supervisor or Coach to call the Police immediately if there is any indication of this violation. I would like to call your attention to the fact that consumption of alcohol beverages by any person under the age of 21 years is in violation of the Laws of Arkansas. Violators will be subject to a heavy fine and a jail sentence. :~~ After discussion of the number and type of chaperons, responsibility of the chaperons and sponsoring organization, inspection of the premises before and after activities, behavior of the youths attending, persons or organization outside the city using the facilities, it was determined that the rules submitted and two additional rules as follows be adopted: Requirement of one chaperon for every 25 youths attending An Off-duty policeman or fireman be employed by the sponsoring group for the activity. Mayor Eden previously written the Aldermen of the necessity to immediately provide restroom facilities at School Street Ball Park due to there being constructed a school building on the area formerly used, the matter was discussed. The Council was informed Mr. Bill Manning offered to construct the facilities on a cost plus 10~ basis. Thereupon Alderman Rowten introduced an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance To Authorize Construction Of Restroom Facilities At School Street Ball Park lJithout Necessity Of Competitive Bidding: Declaring An Emergency And For Other Purposes", and Alderman Weis read the ordinance in full. Alderman Bassett, secondedly Alderman Bollinger, 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 Mayor put the question on the adoption of the motion and the roll being called, the following voted: Aye: Aldermen: Rowton, Weis, Bassett, Bollinger, Bowie, Felts, and Leggett. 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 by Alderman Weis. Alderman Leggett, seconded by Alderman Bassett then moved that the rule requring 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 folloVring voted: Aye: Aldermen: Rowton, Weis, Bassett, Bollinger, Bowie, Felts, and Leggett. 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 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: Rowton, Weis, Bassett, Bollinger, Bowie, Felts, and Leggett. No: None. Alderman Bowie, seconded by Alderman Bollinger, moved that Section !t, the emergency clause, be adopted and on roll call the following voted: Aye: Aldermen: Rowton, IIeis, Bassett, Bollinger, Bowie, Felts, and Leggett. 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. 500. The ordinance read as follows: ORDINANCE N0. 500 AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE CONSTRUCTION OF RESTROONS FACILITIES AT SCHOOL STREET BALI. PARK WITHOUT NECESSITY OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING: DECLARING AN EMERGENCX ANA FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, it has become essential that restroom facilities be immediately constructed for the School Street Ball Park; and WHEREAS, it is not feasible to advertise for bids on such project because of the element of time involved; and WHEREAS, the estimated cost of said project is $5,000.00 and the need for same to be constructed without delay necessitates the waiving of the requirement of competitive bidding on this particular project; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS: Section 1. It is hereby determined by the City Council that competitive bidding is not feasible or practical on the construction of restrooms for the School Street Ball Park. Section 2. Competitive bidding on this particular project is hereby waived pursuant to the provisions contained in Ark. Stat. 19-4425 (Annotated). Section 3. The Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract for the immediate construction of said project. Section 4. EMERGENCY CLAUSE. It is hereby found and declared by the City Council that there is an urgent need £or the passage of this ordinance to enable the immediate construction of the facilities set out herein; therefore, an emergency is declared to exist and this ordi- nance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law. a:-:Y~~-~Ha An ordinance entitled "An Ordinance Granting A Franchise To Ark-Cable, Inc., of West 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 Ntaintenance; Containing Certain Prohibitions; Prescribing Certain Penalties; Providing An Effective Date" was read the second time by City Clerk Charles F. DeGraff. Upon roll call vote as to approval of the second reading of the ordinance, the voting was as follows: Aye: Aldermen: Rowton, Weis, Bollinger, Felts, and Leggett. No: Aldermen: Bassett and Bowie. The Nlayor declared the second reading approved. The Council was informed Nir. George Saig has resigned as a member of the Recreation Commission. The Mayor recommended the appointment of Mr. Pritchard Horton to fill the unexpired term of George Saig on the Recreation Commission. The appointment was affirmed by vote as follows: Aye: Aldermen: Rowton, Weis, Bassett, Bollinger, Bowie, Felts, and Leggett. No: None. Mayor Eden announced the reappointment of Craig Tennison as a member of the Airport Commission in accordance with Ordinance No. 1y22. The appointment was affirmed by vote as follows: Aye: Aldermen: Rowton, Weis, Bassett, Bollinger, Bowie, Felts, and Leggett. No: None. 46 The Mayor recommended the reappointment of the following members of the Board of Adjustment: Bill Morris, W. L. Barbour, Jr., Dennis Conlee, Nolan Wheeler, C. V. Griffin, H. R. Dabbs, H. J. Meadows, and Pat rlagruder. Piotion was made by Alderman Bollinger: That the appointment of members of Board of Adjustment be affirmed. The motion was seconded by Alderman Leggett. Unon vote, the voting was as follows: Aye: Aldermen: Rowton, LJeis, Bassett, Bollinger, Bowie, Felts, and Leggett. No: None. Alderman Bowie brought to the Council's attention he had been informed of commercial enterprises being conducted in private homes irt`residential area. The Mayor stated anyone who is aware of violations should sign Affidavits for Warrants, and proper action will be taken. The Council was informed by the Mayor a regular traffic control stop and go light is being installed at the intersection of Barton and. Ingram due to the anticipated additional traffic. No further business being presented, the meeting was adjourned. ~' .. _ s / ~~ j ,.. C Y y--- /" ATTES -L CITY C APPROVED: JUPdE 16, 1966