September 21, 1967MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS,
HELD AT THE CITY HALL IN SAID CITY ON THE 21ST DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1967.
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The City Council of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, met in regular session at
its regular meeting place in West Memphis, Arkansas, at 3:00 o'clock P,M. on the 21st day
of September, 1967. The following Pere present: Ma3•or Bob Eden, presiding, and Aldermen:
Kirby Leggett, Paul Matthews, C. T. Rodgers, R. L. Smith, F. C. UJeis, 0. I. Bollinger,
0. C. Haley, Pritchard Horton; and City Attorney W. H. Dillahunty.
Absent: None.
The following proceedings were had to-wit:
Minutes of Meetings on September 7th and 14th were approved as read.
Mayor Eden reported 10 gauge pipe had been ordered for the Ingram Blvd. project rather
than the 12 gauge pipe due to recommendation that the 10 gauge pipe would give 15 to 20 years
longer service for approximately an additional $900.00.
The following Resolution was presented:
RESOLUTION N0. 318
WHEREAS, the West Memphis Utility Commission has previously advertised for bids for the
installation of new water well with capacity of two thousand {2000) gallons per minute
together with improvements to existing well and other additions; and
WHEREAS, on the 6th day of September, 1967, at 2:00 o'clock P,M., at the time and place
set forth in advertisement for receipt of bids, Layne Arkansas Company, submitted a bid in
the amount of $88,479,00 which was the best bid received; and
WIiEREAS, the West Memphis Utility Commission has considered said bid, conferred with the
consulting engineers on said project, and has determined that the bid is the best bid and has
recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of the contract for said project to
Layne Arkansas Ccmpany;
N04J, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of West Memphis, Arkansas, that the
West Memphis Utility Commission be and it is hereby authorized to accept the above bid for the
sum of $88,479.00 and said Commission is further authorized to execute a contract with Layne
Arkansas Company. tE After discussion of the location of the well, tank design and location,
water pressure in the Eastern Section of the City motion was made by Alderman Weis: That the
Resolution as presented be adopted. The ieo~iori~was seconded by Alderman Smith. Unon vote, the
voting was as follows: ~Q~e: ~~~rmen: Leggett, Matthews, Rodgers, Smith, Weis, Bollinger, Haley.
Mayor Eden announced the sum of $18,002.20, which represents one-third of the proceeds
for the West Memphis Boys' Club from Southland Racing Corporation Charity Days, and $1,7.118.70
Southland employees' salaries contributed had been deposited in a Special Account. The Mayor
informed the Council of efforts of Mr. Charles J. Upton, President of Southland Racing
Corporation, for passage of Act authorizing the Charity Days. After discussion, motion was
made by Alderman Smith: That the City Attorney be directed to prepare resolutions of
commendation for Mr. Charles J. Upton, Officials, and employees o£ Southland Racing Corporation.
The motion was seconded by Alderman Weis. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Leggett, D°.atthews, Rodgers, Smith, Weis, Bollinger, Haley, and Horton.
No: None.
The following letter from the West Memphis Boys' Club was presented:
T?ayor Bob Eden
Plembers of the City Council.
West Memphis, Arkansas
Re: Proceeds from Charity Day Races conducted by Southland Racing Corporation
Gentlemen:
It is our understanding that two Charity Day Races were conducted by the Southland Racing
Corporation on September 13 and Septe~ber 14 in accordance with the provisions of Act 397
enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Arkansas and that one-third of the net
proceeds derived from these two days of races will be received by the City Treasurer of the
City of West Memphis to be used for charitable purposes.
Pursuant to Resolution Number 309 adopted by the City Council on April 8, 1967, in which the
president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer of the Boys' Club of YJest Memphis were
appointed as a committee to recommend to the City Council as to the distribution of funds
received by the city from the charity days, we the above mentioned committee have duly met
and offer the following recommendation:
It is urged and unanimously recommended that the above mentioned
funds be distributed to a trust fund which is in the process of
being created by the West Memphis Boys' Club and such trust fund
to be specifically known as "Building Trust Fund of the West t?emphis
Boys' Club". This fund will be administered by a board of trustees
and the funds shall be used for the specific purpose of purchasing
property to be used and improved as a permanent installation for the
UJest Afemphis Boys' Club.
Yours very truly,
!S! W. L. BARBOUR, JR., President
Nest Memphis Boys' Club
!S1 AL MADDUX, Secretary
West Memphis Boys' Club
/S! TI. S. SECIII?.EST, Vice President.
:^Jest Memphis Boys' Club
~S ~ EARL, CARNES, Treasurer
Nest Memphis Boys' Club
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I r'otion was made by alderman Bollinger. That the Trustees of the Building Trust Fund of
i` the ',°lest Memphis Boys' Club purchase Certificates. of Deposit in equal amounts from the three
~j local banks in order that the funds may be drawing interest. The motion was seconded by
l Alderman G1eis. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Leggett, r?atthews, Rodgers, Smith, Weis, Bollinger, Haley, and Horton.
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No: None.
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'' Mayor Eden brought to the Council's attention the 1967 Budget had allocated X37,586.00
for the Recreation Commission, and of that sum N35,F07.89 has been expended. The Commission ~
is now requesting an additional grant of p~{J00.00 in order to accomplish work that will be
beneficial if performed this fall on the playgrcunds and ballfields. After discussion,
motion was made by Alderman Bellinger: That :-02,000.00 be appropriated for the Recreation
Commission work as outlined. Motion was seconded by Alderman Horton. Upon vote, the voting
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Aye: Aldermen: Leggett, Patthews, Rodgers, Sr,ith, Weis, Bollinger, Haley, and Horton.
I''I I1o: None.
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'i Mayor Eden informed the Council the City Beautiful Commission in an effort to encourage
j interest and pride in yards in minority housing areas has requested the City purchase two
signs £or designating yard of the mcnth. Motion was made by Alderman Rodgers: That the
City purchase two signs for use of the City Beautiful Commission. The motion was seconded
by Alderman Leggett. Upon vcte, the votitxg was as follows: '
Aye: Aldermen.: Leggett, Matthews, Rodgers, Smith, ?•1eis, Bollinger, Haley, and Horton.
No: None.
The Mayor reported on progress being made in having the Workable Program Recertified for
jl Urban Renewal: Since July 1, 1967, 161 houses have been inspected and of these l01 were
' found to be substandard of these 2F were demolished, 18 are in the process of being demolished,
"i 39 repaired to meet standards and 19 in the process of being repaired; also all. new construction
permits are being issued with the understanding that the construction must meet the Southern
Standard Housing Code adcnted by the City. T'ayor Eden brought to the Council's attention where
the application of the Southern Standard Housing Code may have been misconstrued or wrongly
interpreted, the oFmer of such bui]_ding or structure may appeal from the decision of the Building
jl, Official to the Housing Board of Adjustments and Arpea7.s, and appointed Thomas Dickerson,
~~ Pat Magruder, Lindsey Fairley, 2"orris Fair, and Kent Ingram as members of the Board.
Thy liability of property owners in causing blind corners due to shrubs at street intersections
j,~ was discussed.
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The construction of a sidewalk in the disputed street area between 27th and 28th Streets was
y discussed. t'ayor Eden explained if the property owners petition the Planning Commission to
jl recommend the street be vacated and provide a sidewalk easement then he would recommend to the
~,, Council the City construct the sidewalk.
~~ The resurfacing of sections of 32nd Street between Church and Beatty was discussed.
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~'i i~'.ayor Eden reported the pathological incinerator has been received, and sand is being placed
li for the slab, also due to the sewer line to the new sewage treatment plant the dog pen will have
,~ to be moved.
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'; No further business being Presented, the meeting was adjourned.
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'I APP??O~IED: OCTOBER. 5, 1967