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MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS,
HELD AT THE CITY HALL IN SAID CITY ON THE 1ltTH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1967•
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The City Council of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, met in special session at
its regular meeting place in Weat Memphis, Arkansas, at 5:00 o'clock P.M. on the 1l~th
day of September, 1967. The following were present: Mayor Bob Eden, presiding, and
Aldermen: Pritchard Horton,. Paul Matthews, C. T. Rodgers, R. L. Smith, F. C. W$is, 0. C. Haley
0. 2. Bollinger; and City Attorney W. H. Dillahunty.
Absent: Alderman Leggett.
It being determined a quorum was present, the following proceedings were had to-wits
Waiver of Notice of the Meeting was signed by Alderman Kirby Leggett on September 12,
1967, the special meeting having been called by Mayor Eden for the purposes of adopting a
Resolution to the Arkansas Planning Commission and street work.
Mayor Eden informed the Council the City had received $30,000.00 turn-back funds which
would enable tho City to repair Church Street from Walker to Bettis and Bettis Street from
Walker to 36th Street, said work being urgently needed before the streets suffer extensive
damage due to winter weather freezes. The Mayor displayed photos of similar work and samples
of a single bituminus surface treatment composed of slate and oil, which is an improved
process over the double seal coat process being used by the City. The following letter from
O'Neal Paving Company, Inc. was presented:
September 14, 1967
Mr. Bob Eden, Mayor
City of West Memphis
West Memphis, Arkansas
Dear Sir:
This letter is in response to your request for a quotation for applying a single bituminus
surface treatment over existing asphalt and concrete streets in the Eastern section of
West Memphis.
I submit a unit price of $0.30 (thirty cents) per square yard for this work.
Thank you for the opportunity to quote you on this work.
Yours truly,
O'NEAL PAVING CO., INC.
W. W. O'NEAL, JR.
President
Mayor Eden stated O'Neal Paving Company has furnished a list of competitive bids in
Shelby County, and the specifications have been raised 25 to 30 pounds for street work in
West P4emphis. Also, in addition to the approximately 14,250 aq. yds of pavement there
would have to be extensive repairs to curbs and gutters and other work at the intersections.
After discussion, motion was made by Alderman Matthews: That the Council waive bid requirements,
and award contract to O'Neal Paving Compar>vy, Inc. on per square foot basis plus asphalt repairs
at intersections. The motion was seconded by Alderman Horton. Upon vote, the voting was as
follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Horton, Matthews, Rodgers, Smith, Weis, and Bollingery Haley.
No: None.
The Mayor informed the Council the State Planning Commission is now responsible for
allocating Federal Funds for cities and only $150,000 had been alloted to the entire state,
therefore, applications would be processed on priority of need. The following Resolution
was presented for consideration:
RESOLUTION N0. 317
WHEREAS, The Cit3~ of West Memphis, Arkansas, recognizes the need to insure its continued
proper and orderly growth, and
WHEREAS, comprehensive planning is recognized as being of primary importance to the
future growth and development of the City of ldest Memphis, and
WIiL'REAS, the Arkansas Planning Commission, as the state agency responsible for the
administration of the Federal Urban Planning Assistance Program, can provide planning
services with assistance of Federal Planning Assistance Grants provided by the Department of
Housing and Urban Development;
NO~nT, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas:
Section 1: The City Council of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, hereby requests that
the Ar an~Tc sas Planning Commission make application for a Federal Planning Assistance Grant and
provide planning services for the following plan program:
The undertaking of a comprehensive planning program for the City of West Memphis, Arkansas,
leading to the preparation of a comprehensive development plan, plans for the central business
district and renewal, and to the preparation of zoning regulations, subdivision regulations, and
capital improvements program.
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the request of the Arkansas Planning Commission a sum not to exceed one-third (1~3) of the
total cost to aid in defraying a portion of the cost of providing planning services for the
above stated planning program.
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After discussion, motion was made by Alderman Smith: That the resolution as presented be
adopted. The motion was seconded by Alderman Matthews. Upon vote, the voting was as
follows: -•
Aye: Aldermen: Horton, P".atthews, Rodgers, Smith, lJeis, and Bollinger and Haley.
No: None.
No further business being presented, the meeting was adjourned.
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