May 18, 1967192
AIINUTFS OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF t~7EST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS,
_ HFT~I AT mHE CTmY HALL IN SAID CITY OP1 TIC 18TH DAY OF A1AY. 1967.
The City Council of the City of in7est Memphis, Arkansas, met in the City of l°7est Asemphis,
Arkansas, at 3:00 o'clock p.m. on the 18th day of Niay, 1967. The following were present:
Mayor Bob Eden and Aldermen: Fritchard Horton, Kirby Leggett, C. T. Rodgers, 0. I. Bollinger,
and 0. C. Haley, and City Attorney id. H. Dillahunty.
Absent: Aldermen: Paul Matthews, R. L. Smith, and F. C. t°7eis.
It 'being determined a quorum was present, the follawing proceedings were had to-wit:
P~inutes of Council A`.eeting on May !~, 1967, were approved as read.
P4r. t7. L. Barbour, Jr., President of UJes't Aiemphis Boys' Club appeared to request assistance
in obtaining a location for a proposed new building for the Club. Mr. Barbour stated would like
to have five to ten acres, but finances will not permit expenditure for land, building, and
equipment; therefore, an ideal location would be in tdorthington Park between Missouri Avenue and
the foundation of the old community house. N1r. Barbour was of the opinion the Boys' Club at
this location would not interfere with activities in the Park, and the swimming pool, ball
diamond, and other facilities would be assets to the Club. Mayor Eden stated the area is not
being utilized, and requested Atr. Charles Hampton of the Engineering Department to isbtain
dimensions of the area. After discussion, City Attorney Dillahunty was requested to ascertain
the legality of leasing a certain area of taorthington Park to the Boys' Club for a nominal amount
provided the building constructed reverts to the City if the lease is terminated.
Alderman Smith made a delayed appearance.
Alayor Eden informed the Council Air. Bill Kessinger has resigned as a member of the Park
Commission in order to manage the summer playground program. The P4ayor appointed Leroy Helcel,
who had been recommended by the other members of the Park Commission, to fill the unexpired term.
A;otion was made by Alderman Rodgers: That the appointment of Leroy Helcel be approved. The
motion was seconded by Alderman Smith. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Horton, Leggett, Rodgers, Bollinger, Haley, Smith.
Nay: None.
Aiayor Eden brought to the Council's attention it will be necessary to create an Urban Renewal
Committee, and appointed B. B. A~cCarley, Bert A:cElroy, tu. L. Barbour, Jr., James Bledsoe, and
Hilliard P•1cClinton as members of the Committee. After discussion, motion was made by Alderman Haley:
That the appointment of the Urban Renewal Committee be confirmed. The motion was seconded by
Alderman Leggett. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Horton, Leggett, Rodgers, Bollinger, Haley, Smith.
Nay: None.
P~,ayor Eden informed the Council PIr. R. K. (Pop) Bollinger's term of office on the Utility
Commission had expired. The Utility Commissioners recommended re-appointment and Mayor Eden
submitted P,r. R. K. Bollinger for re-appointment. Piotion was made by Alderman Horton, seconded
by Alderman Rodgers: That R. K. Bollinger be appointed for a term of five years to the Utility
Commission. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Horton, Leggett, Rodgers, Haley, and Smith.
Nay: Pdone .
Alderman Bollinger abstained from voting.
The Mayor reported to the Council the dog crematory constructed by the A4emphis, Tennessee,
firm was not as satisfactory as originally thought and would cost approximately $2,l;85.00. The
Ptayor stated he had discussed the matter with Dr. Q. R. Jerome, veterinarian, and it had been
ascertained that the Silent Glow Company of Hartford, Connecticut, sells more dog crematories
than aru* other manufacture. The selection of a natural gas or butane burner was discussed and
the type is to be specified after study. Motion was made by Alderman Bollinger: That bid
requirements be waived, and dog crematory be purchased from Silent Glow Company in amount of
$2,11;0.00 F.O.B. Hartford, Connecticut. The motion was seconded by Alderman Horton. Upon vote,
the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Horton, Leggett, Rodgers, Bollinger, Haley, and Smith.
Nay: None.
A Resolution expressing appreciation to Senators Ingram and Bell and Representatives Nance,
McCuiston, and Holland for their outstanding services to the City in the 1967 Arkansas Legislature
was presented as follows:
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RESOLUTION N0. 310
WHEREAS, Senator W. K. "Bill" Ingram, Senator Clarence Bell, Representatives
Cecil B. Nance, Jr., Lloyd C. McCuiston, Jr. and Joe H. Holland, have performed out-
standing services in the 1967 State Legislature, and
I,iHEREAS, these senators and representatives performed many services that have
benefited the City of ti~lest Memphis and the citizens therein,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council o£ the City of West Memphis,
Arkansas, that Senator W. K. "Bill" Ingram, Senator Clarence Bell, Representatives
Cecil B. Nance, Jr., Lloyd C:=McCuiston, Jr. and Joe H. Holland, be commended for their
work and effort in behalf of the City of West t•4emphis and the citizens therein in the
1967 Legislature.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resoltuion be furnished each of the named
persons herein as a token of appreciation for their services.
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Motion was made by Alderman Leggett: That the Resolution as presented be adopted. The
motion was seconded by Alderman Rodgers. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Horton, Leggett, Rodgers, Bollinger, and Haley.
Nay: Alderman Smith.
The Council was informed the Planning Commission on May 4th had recommended the
request for rezoning of an area south of Jefferson Street between 8th Street and the
Frisco Railroad to an M-2 area by York Manufacturing Company be approved. After
discussion, Alderman Rodgers introduced an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance To
Rezone Certain Property In The City Of West Memphis; Declaring An Emergency And For
Other Purposes" and City Attorney Dillahunty read the ordinance in full.
Alderman Horton, seconded by 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: Horton, Leggett, Rodgers, Bollinger, Haley, and Smith.
Nay: None.
Thereupon the Aiayor 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 6ity Attorney Dillahunty.
Alderman Haley, seconded by Alderman Smith 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: Horton, Leggett, Rodgers, Bollinger, Haley, and Smith.
Nay: None.
The I~?ayor 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 Leggett.
Alderman Rodgers, seconded by Alderman Horton, moved that the ordinance be adopted.
The question was nut by the Playor on the adoption of the motion and the roll being called,
the following voted:
Aye: Aldermen: Horton, Leggett, Rodgers, Bollinger, Haley, and Smith.
Nay: None.
Alderman Bollinger, seconded by Alderman Haley, moved that Section 4, the emergency
clause be adopted, and on roll call the following voted:
Aye: Aldermen: Horton, Leggett, Rodgers, Bollinger, Haley, and Smith.
Nay: None.
The 24ayor 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. 528.
The ordinance read as follows:
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ORDINANCE N0. 528
AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THG CITY OF WEST T,EMPHIS; DECLARING AN EC^.ERGENCY
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
YdHEREAS, an application was made to the Planning Commission of the City of Zti'est Memphis
as provided by Ordinance No. 411 of the City of 4~est Memphis for rezoning certain property
within the City; and
~1F~REAS, notice was duly published on the 5th day of April, 1967, that a hearing would be held
Planning Commission at 5:00 o'clock P.P'.. on the 4th day of riay, 1967, and at said meeting and
b3T the application rre~riously submitted it was requested that the following property be rezoned
M-2 instead of I~7-1:
That lot or tract lying south of Jefferson Street, bounded on the east by Eighth Street,
on the south by the center 1_ine of the Chicago-?cock Island and Pacific Railroad, and on
the west by the center line of the Frigpo Railroad, projected in a south southeasterly
directicn from Jefferson Street to the Rock Island Railroad.
47I-IEREAS, no persons appeared to pretest against said zoning as requested; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of 4vest 2~iemphis recommended that said rezoning
petition be granted.
AIOi~T, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY TI1/ CITY COUPdCIL OF THE CITY OF ?BEST P1F~IPHIS:
Section 1. That the following property now zcned as Ii-1 be, and the same is hereby rezoned
as t'-2:
That lot or tract lying south of Jefferson Street, bounded on the east by Eighth Street,
on the south by the center line of the Chicago-Rock Island and Pacific Railroad, and on
the west by the center line of the Frisco Railroad, prcjected in a south southeasterly
direction from Jeffers~r. Street to the Rock Island Railroad.
Section 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
Section 3. A copy of the ordinance, trhen duly certified by the City Clerk,. shall be subject
to being filed and recorded in the office of the Circuit Court Clerk and Ex-Officio Recorder within
and for Crittenden County, Arkansas.
Section 4. ~;ERGENCY CLAUSE: it is found and declared by the City Council of the City of
tidest P^emphis that this ordinance is necessary for the growth and exparaon of the City of West Memphis;
therefore, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, and, this ordinance shall be in full force and
effect from and after its passage and approval. ~YH~,~-~~
Mayor Eden advised the Council the City can not proceed with the Re-certification of the
°: rkable Pr9 ram ~ntit1 the ire P eventiot~ Eledt is Gas and Plumbing Coddes have been updated C
A~tor Di1~ unt tat~d ~ns~~ec~or Pe~rri~ie has ~ $ u~ dig t~~ varic~}s ~ode~ ~s evised th~~~~`ore
~~erman~egg~t~ in ro uc an or finance ent ~~ed ~n Or finance o men rd~nance loo.
I~]hich Is Entitled "An Ordinance Providing For Fire Prevention And Protection In Connection With
Hazardous Materials And Processes" and City Attorney Dillahunty read the ordinance in full.
Alderman Smith, seconded by Alderman Haley, 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 A4ayor put the question on the adoption of the motion and the roll being called,
the following voted:
Aye: Aldermen: Horton, Leggett, Rodgers, Haley, Bollinger, and Smith.
Nay: None.
Thereupon the 2.layor 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 the City Attorney.
Alderman Bollinger, seconded by Alderman Horton 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: Horton, Leggett, Rodgers, Haley, Bollinger, and Smith.
Nay: 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 Rodgers.
Alderman Leggett, seconded by Alderman Rodgers, moved that the ordinance be adopted. The
question was put by the r'Iayor on the adoption of the motion and the roll being called, the following
voted:
Aye: Aldermen: Horton, Leggett, Rodgers, Haley, Bollinger, and Smith.
Nay: None.
Alderman Smith, seconded by Alderman Haley moved that Section 3, the emergency clause be
adopted, and on roll call the following voted:
Aye: Aldermen: Horton, Leggett, Rodgers, Haley, Bollinger, and Smith.
Nay: None.
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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. 529.
The ordinance read as follows:
ORDINANCE N0. 529
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 226, WHICH IS ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR
FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION IN CONNECTION WITH HAZARDOUS N;ATERIALS AND PROCESSES"
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL"OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS:
Section 1: Section One (1) of Ordinance No. 226 is hereby amended to read as follows:
There s hereby adopted by the City of ti•7est Memphis, for the purpose of providing fire
prevention and protection in connection with hazardous materials and processes, Fire
Prevention Code, 1965 edition with 1966 revision thereof, recommended by American Insurance
Association, successor to the National Board of Fire Underwriters, and any additions, revisions
or changes thereto, save and except such portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified, or
amended, of which not less than three copies have been filed in the office of the City Clerk of
the City of 47est Memphis and the same are hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out
at length herein, and from the date on which this ordinance shall take effect, the proviaions
thereof shall be controlling within the limits of the City of West Memphis.
Section 2: All other provisions contained in Ordinance No. 226 shall remain in full force
and a ec except as herein specifically amended.
Section 3: This ordinance being necessary for the safety and welfare of the inhabitants of
the C y o est Memphis, an emergency is declared to exist and this ordinance shall be i.xi full
force and gffect from and after its passage and approval as provided by law.
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Alderman Rodgers introduced an ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance For The Adoption Of The
National Electrical Gode, Authorizing The City Inspector To Enforce Said Code, Providing For
Punishment For Violations Of Such Regulations, Declaring An Emergency And For Other Purposes"
and City Attorney Dillahunty read the ordinance in full.
Alderman Horton, seconded by 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: Horton, Leggett, Rodgers, Haley, Bollinger, and Smith.
Nay: None.
Thereu?+on the P4ayor 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 the City Attorney.
Alderman Haley, seconded by Alderman Smith 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: Horton, Leggett, Rodgers, Haley, Bollinger, and Smith.
Nay: None.
The P~ayor declared that at least two-thirds of all members elected to the Council having
voted in favor of the motion tc suspend the rule, the motion was carried and the rule suspended.
The ordinance was then read by Alderman Leggett.
Alderman Rodgers, seconded by Alderman Horton, 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: Horton, Leggett, Rodgers, Haley, Bollinger, and Smith.
Play: None.
Alderman Bollinger, seconded by Alderman Haley, moved that Section 4, the emergency clause
be adopted, and on roll call the following voted:
Aye: Aldermen: Horton,Leggett, Rodgers, Haley, Bollinger, and Smith.
Play: None .
The Mayor thereupon declared the ordinance and the emergency clause adopted and signed the
ordinance, which was attested by the City C1erY, and impressed with the seal of the City. The
ordinance was given P1o. 530.
The ordinance read as follows:
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ORDINANCE P10. 53C
AP1 ORDINANCE FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
INSPECTOR TO ENFORCE SAID CODE, PROVIDING FOR PUNISHMENT F03 VIOLATIONS OF SUCH REGULATIONS,
DECLARING AN EhERGENCY AATD FOR OTHER PURP09ES.
BE IT ORDAINED BY TIC: CITY COUNCIL OF WEST IZaiPHIS, A9.KAIdSAS:
Section 1: There is hereby adopted by the City of Ylest Menphis, Arkansas, pursuant to
Act No. ~o~ the Acts of the General Assembly of Arkansas of 1919, for the purpose of
establishing rules and regulations governing the use of electricity for light, heat, power,
radio, signalling and for other purposes, trig National Electrical Code, published by National
Fire Protection Association, 1SF$ edition, and such additions, modifications or changes as
may be promulgated hereafter, of which not less than three copies shall be filed in the office
of the Clerk of the City of 1.~est P~.emphis, Arkansas, and the same are hereby adopted and incor-
porated as fully as if set out at length herein and from the date on which this ordinance shall
take effect, the provisions thereof, extent as hereafter amended, shall be controlling within
the city 7_imits of the City oflest t~"emphis.
Section 2: The City Inspector shall have the authority to make inspections and require the
compliance with said Code.
Section 3: It shall be unlawful for any person, corporation, partnership or firm to violate
any provisions of this ordinance, and upon conviction of a violation of said ordinance, a fine not
to exceed X25.00 may be assessed for each violation and it is speci$cally intended that each
separate day such offense continues shall be and will constitute a separate offense.
Section !~: This ordinance being necessary for the safety and welfare of the inhabitants of
the City of ~les't N.emphis, an emergenc~> is hereby declared to exist and this ordinance shall be
in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval as provided by law.
Alderman Leggett introduced an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance For The Adoption Of Southern
Standard Gas Code, idhich Code Regulates The Installation, Alteration, And Iwiaintenance Of All
Piping Of Gas ZJithin The City Of blest P.emphis, Authorizing The City Inspector To Enforce Said Code
And Providing For Punishment For Violation Of Such Regulations, Declaring An Emergency And For
Other Purposes" and City Attorney Dillahunty read the ordinance in full.
Alderman Smith, seconded by Alderman Iialey, 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: Horton, Leggett, Rodgers, Haley, Bollinger, and Smith.
Nay: None.
Thereupon the Mayor declared that at least two-thirds of al7_ 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 the City Attorney.
Alderman Bollinger, seconded by Alderman Horton 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 P?ayor put the question on the adoption of the
motion and the roll being called the following voted:
Aye: Aldermen: Horton, Leggett, Rodgers, Haley, Bollinger, and Smith.
Nay: 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 Rodgers.
Alderman Leggett, seconded by Alderman Smith, 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: Horton, Leggett, Rodgers, Fialey, Bollinger, and Smith.
Nay: btone .
Alderman Haley, seconded by Alderman Bollinger, moved that Section Il, the emergency clause
be adopted, and on roll call the following voted:
Aye: Aldermen: Horton, Leggett, Rodgers, Haley, Bollinger, and Smith.
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 im_nressed with the seal of the City. The
ordinance was given No. 531.
The ordinance read as follows:
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ORDINANCE N0. 531
API ORDINANCE FOR THE ADOPTION OF SOUTHERN STANDARD GAS CODE, WHICH CODE REGULATES THE
INSTALLATION, ALTERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF ALL PIPING OF GAS WITHIN THE CITY OF WEST I~fEMPHIS,
AUTHORIZING TPL~' CITY INSPECTOR TO ENFORCE SAID CODE AND PROVIDING FOR PUNISHPIENT FOR VIOLATION
OF SUCH REGULATIONS, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
BE IT ORDAINED PY TIC CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WF.~ST N:Ef•1PHIS, ARKANSAS:
Section 1.: There is hereby adopted by the City of West Memphis, for the purpose of
estab is ing rules and regulations governing the proper construction, installation and
inspection of gas piping and gas avpliances, Southern Standard Gas Code, 19b5 edition, and
any modifications, changes or amendments thereto, of which not less than three donies shall
be filed in the office of the Clerk of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, and the same are
hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein and from the date on
which this ordinance shall take effect, the provisions thereof, except as hereafter amended,
shall be controlling in the construction of all buildings and other structures therein
contained within the city limits of the City of West Memphis.
Section 2.: The City Inspector shall have the authority to make inspections and require
the compjiance with said code.
Section 3.: It shall be unlawful for any person, corporation, partnership or firm to
viola e any provisions of this ordinance and upon conviction thereof, a fine not to exceed
$25.00 may be assessed for each violation and it is specifically intended that each separate
day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.
Section 1~.: This ordinance being necessary for the safety and welfare of the inhabitants
of the City of !lest Memphis, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this ordinance shall
be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval as provided by law.
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Alderman Rodgers introduced an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance To Amend Ordinance
Nc. 415 Which Is Entitled "An Ordinance For The Adoption Of The Arkansas State Plumbing Code,
Which Code Promulgates Rules And Regulations Of The State Board Of Health Governing The
Construction, Installation And Inspection Of Plumbing And Drainage, Authorizing The City
Inspector To Enforce Said Code And Providing For Punishment For Violations Of Such Regulations,
And For Other Purposes," and City Attorney Dillahunty read the ordinance in full.
Alderman Horton, seconded by 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 F;ayor put the question on the adoption of the motion and the roll
being called, the following voted:
Aye: Aldermen: Horton, Leggett, Rodgers, Bollinger, Haley, and Smith.
Nay: 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 the City Attorney.
Alderman Haley, seconded by Alderman Smith 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: Horton, Leggett, Rodgers, Bollinger, Haley, and Smith.
Ilay: 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 Leggett.
Alderman Rodgers, seconded by Alderman Horton, 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: Horton, Leggett, Rodgers, Bollinger, Haley, and Smith.
Nay: None.
Alderman Bollinger, seconded by Alderman Haley, moved that Section 3, the emergency clause
be adopted, and on roll call the following voted:
Aye: Aldermen: Horton, Leggett, Rodgers, Bollinger, HaleVi and Smith.
Nay: None.
The Payor 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. 532.
The ordinance read as follows:
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ORDINANCE N0. 532
AN ORDINANCE TO AT~ZEND ORDINANCE TJO. i~15 WHICH IS ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE ARYANS.
STATE PLUMBING CODE, tdHICH CODE PROPIUIQATES RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE STATE 3OARD OF HEALTH GOVERNI:
THE CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION AND INSPECTION OF PLUMBING AND DRAINAGE, AUTHORIZING THE CITY INSPECTOR
TO ENFORCE SAID CODE AtdD PROVIDING FOR PUNISHT'~ENT FOR VIOLATIONS OF SUCH REGULATIONS, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
BE IT ORDAINED BY TTiJ CITY COUNCIL OF WFST MEI~'iPHIS, ARYANSAS:
Section 1: Section One (1) of Ordinance No. l~15 is hereby amended to read as follows: There
is hereby adopted by the City of West Memphisfior the purpose of establishing rules and regulations
governing the proper construction, installation and inspection of plumbing and drainage. The Arkansas
State Plumbing Code, being the fourth edition issued by the Arkansas State Board of Health and any
subsequent re-risions, modifications or additions thereto, of which not less than three copies shall
be filed in the office of the Clerk of the City of 'rdest Aiemphis, Arkansas, and the same are hereby
adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein and from the date on which this
ordinance shall take effect, the provisions t~ar~.cf, except as hereinafter amended or heretofore
amended, shall be controlling in the construction of all buildings and other strutures therein
contained within the city limits of the City cf ~^lest Temphis.
Section 2: All other provisions contained in Ordinance No. l~15 shall remain in full force and
effect except as herein specifically amended.
Section 3: This ordinance being necessary for the safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the
City of r7est ILiemphis, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this ordinance shall be in full
force and effect from and after its passage as provided by law.
Mayor Eden informed the Council when the City adopted the ordinance establishing minimum
standards governing dwellings and the Southern Standard Housing Code he had anticipated that
Inspector td. A. Perrine could be in charge of this work, however, it has been ascertained from
gcvernment agencies in Fort Worth that the inspector for minimum housing can not be responsible
for enforcement of other codes, therefore, a full time employee will be necessary in order to be
certified for matching funds. The type of work, transportation, and salary were discussed.
Inasmuch as funds for the Urban Renewal project inspector's salary were not included in the Budget,
motion was made by Alderman Rodgers, seconded by Alderman Leggett: That the 1967 Budget be increased
up to $5,000 for the housing inspector's salary. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Alderman: Hortcn, Leggett, Rodgers, Bollinger, Haley, and Smith.
Nay: None.
Motion was made by Alderman Smith: That the City Attorney be requested to prepare a
Resolution welcoming Otis Elevator Company to West F;emphis, and the Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute said Resolution. The motion was seconded by Alderman Leggett. Upon vote,
the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Horton, Leggett, Rodgers, Bollinger, Haley, and Smith.
Nay: None.
Alderman Smith requested information on the reactivating of the City's Port Project. Mayor Eden
informed the Council the matter had been held in abeyance due to the results of a survey that found
it would not be feasible at that time due to cost. The matter was discussed, and motion was made by
Alderman Smith: That the City Attorney be authorized to write Congressman Gathings as to what steps ~.
should be taken as to developing the Port. The motion was seconded by Alderman Rodgers. Upon vote,
the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Horton, Leggett, Rodgers, Bollinger, Haley, and Smith.
Nay: Tdone.
Alderman Leggett requested permission to be excused from the meeting.
Alderman Rodgers informed the Council of a complaint as to the weeds at the end of North
Roselawn~adjacent to the new hcmes creating a dangerous situation due to snakes. Mr. Charles Hampton
stated Guaranty Loan & Real Estate Company owns the property and promised to cut the weeds back 100
feet £rom the residences. T~fayor Eden instructed Mr. Hampton to contact T:r. Gene Dickson again about
the matter..
Alderman Horton informed the Council of complaints he had received as to open sewers.
Mr. Hampton stated the City has a problem with children removing the tops from the manholes, however,
the Utility Commission has a crew for replacing the covers when receive a complaint.
The problem of children running behind the mosquito fog machine was discussed.
T1o further business being presented, the meeting was adjourned.
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