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July 7, 1947iu1NU lY;S OF A REGULr'~R MEETING OF THE CITY COUPICIL CF WEST tTr,MPHIS ~uLx-.2,.:.1947 - ,..: - _ _ _ _.. _:: - = _ -- - ===- -__-- --- = -_- =_ _t __: _- ----_-- ---- ~__-- - --- ----_--_ The City Council of the City of `Test Memphis met in regular session at the City Hall at 1:30 Pao on the 7th day of July, 1947. The meeting eras called to order by the Mayor, and the roll being called, there were; Present: P. M, Dacus in the chair and the follovYing named Aldermen: R, R. Morley, C. H, Brown, 0. I. Bollinger, L'urtis Foster; and City Attorney J. h. Spears. Absent: G. Yu. McAuley, J. A. Johnson, and City Clerk H. E. Manning. It being determined a quorum tivas present, the follovring proceedings were had to-wit: Minutes of the regular Council Meeting on June 3, June 9, June 16, June 23, and June 30th were read and approved. R. L. Robinson met with the City Council to discuss the razing of the building belonging to ;Jong Lee in which he now has a fruit stand. This building was among the buildings, which it has been determined is afire hazard, unsightly and in a dilapidated condition, and the owners have been notified to destroy said buildings. Mr, Robinson advised the Council that he had been endeavoring to secure another buildings, but had not been able to do so. It was suggested that he report to the Council after thirty (30) days, and if he had not secured another buildings, that application could be made for addi- tional time in which to locate another building. The Mayor advised that some of the owners of the older buildings had not responded to the letter, which had been sent them. The destruction of the buildings was discussed, and it was thought best to wait two more weeks before any steps are taken to destroy the condemned buildings; and if the o•~mers herd not made some effoart to comply with the request, that proper ordinances be passed to have the buildings removed. The Mayor next reported to the Council the status of the proposed sale of bonds under Ordinance Pro. 135. The Mayor advised that owing to some misunderstanding, the sale of the Hulbert-Nest Memphis School Bonds had been advertised for June 26, 1947, and the City Bonds for July 2, 1947, and owing to further misunderstanding as to the authorization of the State Board of Education, the School Bonds were not sold; that owing to the fact that the School Bonds had not been sold, the City Bonds were likewise not sold. Thy Mayor further pointed out that it did not appear that the bids offered on July 2,•1947, were favor- able to the City and that a better sale could be made at a later date; that tentative proposals for purchase of the bonds were made by Union Planters National Bank and 'Trust Company of Memphis, Tennessee and Herman Bensdorf Bond Dealers of Memphis, Tennessee; that all bids or offers of bids were rejected _ and no sale held and the dealers were advised that the sale would be readvertised and sale held at a later date and that all bids or tentative bids or proposals were rejected. A discussion was then had as to the advisability of selling the bonds on sealed bids or at auction. After a discussion of the matter, a motion was made, passed and adopted that the bonds be sold at public auction; that the proper notice be given of the intention of selling of said bonds and that the date of sale be set for August 4, 1947. The Recreation Committee met with the Council and discussed the manner and methods of permitting use of the Community House. The Chairman of the Recreation Conmiittee advised the Council ttrat the people novr living in the Community House were of the impression that deposits made with the City for the use of the Community Ylouse and for cleaning the building after its use were intended for them. That there seemed to be a misunderstaning as to the intentions and way in which the matter was to be handled. Motion was made, passed and adopted that the former course of procedure be readopted and follovred hereafter; that is, that users of the Community House make the necessary arrangements with L, p, Bernhard for use of the building; that the deposit be made with him, and when the building. is restored to its former condition; that is, clean and any breakage restored; that the deposit be returned to the depositor and that the user of the Community House use his or their discretion as to the means of cleaning said building. The Mayor next presented a Petition and Letter from residents cf Bond Street pertaining to the condition of the L. C. North property as follows: June 30, 1942 The City Council City of West Memphis ~~est Memphis, hrkansas Gentlemen: It has been requested of me to present this petition before you, to be considered in your next meeting. Ye will appreciate your cooperation in this matter as we are all going to considerable expense to improve our street and property, and know we can depend upon you, our councilmen, to help in every way possible. 'Thanking ,you for your kind services to us, and you are doing fine work fcr our city. Yours very truly, SARAH Y. SMITH _ _ _ -~_ _.__~._. , . _ _ - -_ - _ If PETITION ~~JEST r~r'r~IiIS CITY COUNL•II. CITY OF ;uEST ME'~6PHI5 'ufEST MEMPHIS ARKANSAS TO biHOM IT MP.Y CONCERN: We, the undersigned, request that attention be placed upon the condition of the corner lots on the north side of ',vest Bond Street, Second Block, Rhodes and Bond, City of ~fest Memphis, in regard to the unsightly, unsanitary and a definite fire hazard, condition that now exists. The majority of the signees are owners of property on this street and have been good citizens for a number of years. And as bond Street is the first street off Highway 7U, it should represent a pretty picture instead of seeming to be a dumping ground. Gde place this petition in your hands with malace tom~ard none, but for the safety and improvement of our homes, and health of our families. SIGNEDs Sarah Y. Smith - 209 Sond C, D. Hutcherson - 21>a Sond V, V. Fuller - 211 Bond J, D. Bishop - 213 Sond Mr, and Mrs, N, J, Eberhardy - 215 Bond Mr, and Mrs. M. E. Burkhead Mrs. J, D. Taylor ,falter Melton Arthur Anderson lwir. and Mrs. Charles Marion - 220 Bond L, H. +'fynne J, L, Shipp Mrs. H, Foshee hrtae ~rallace - 23i~ Bond Street James a, Snider - 230 Bond 11rs, D, F. Cecil It has been requested by the people on the South Side of Bond to report that an empty house on this street is used as a storage for drums and cans of paint. The danger of fire, and possible explosion of these cans would spread fire over the entire second block, vrith very little protection as fire plugs are so far apart. Motion was made, passed and adopted that the Iutayor write +Jr, North a letter requesting that he remove unsightly materials and rubbish from his premises and that the saure be put in sanitary condition. :.;~ The ordinance introudced by Nlderrnan Johnson at a meeting on June 23rd and read the second time by Alderman McAuley on June 30th and voted on twas read in full by Alderman Brown, vrho moved its adoption seconded by tilderman McAuley, and after due consideration thereof by said Council the Mayor put the question upon the adoption of said motion, and upon passage of said ordinance, and the roll being called the following voted: Aye: R, R. Morley, G H. Srown, 0, I, Bollinger, Curtis Foster Nay: Done. Whereupon the :iWayor called to the Councils attention that the ordinance,~as adopted, contained an emergenc3! clause and suggested that specific action should be taken by the Council on this cl ause. rJhereupHn motion was made by Alderman Bollinger and duly seconded by Alderman roster that the emergency clause of said ordinance be adopted, and the roll being calle d, the following voted; Aye: R. R, Plorley, C, H. Srown, 0, 1, Bollinger, Curtis Foster Nay: IJone, Whereupon the A4ayor declared said motion duly adopted and said ordinance duly passed, and signed his approval to said ordinance and the City Clerk ~,-vas directad to spread the same upon the record of Ordinances of the City of `u+est u+emphis, lrkansas, and to have sane published as required by law, and to number said ordinance No. 13?, Said ordinance to yvhich no amendment was offered read as follovrs: ORDINAPICE N0, 137 BE IT Oi=UAINI~D BY T'dE CITY COUidCIL OF TIM CITY iiF rrr;ST rI.EiViYHIS Section 1: From and after the passage and approval of this ordinance it shall be unlawful for any person, persons, partnership or corporation to drive or operate upon any imF¢•oved or hard-surfaced stre~ of the City of 'ldest Memphis any tractor, truck, trailer, automobile or other vehicle having corrugated, spiked, jointed or other rough surfaced metal tires, without first obtaining from the Mayor of the City of Jfest Memphis a permit to so use or operate such tractor, truck, automobile or other vehicle, Section 2: Any person, persons, firm, partnership or corporation operating such tractor, truck or other vehicle upon any paved or hard-surfaced street and damaging the same shall, in addition to any other punishment provided for, be liable to the City of .Vest Memphis for damages to said street. Should any person, persons, f irrn, partnership or corporation drive such tractor, truck or other vehicle upon any paved or hard-surfaced street of the City of 1Vest Memphis and damage the same, such damage to said street shall forthMrith be determined by the City Engineer and such person, persons, firm or corporation ovrning or operating said tractor, truck or other vehicle shall in addition to any other fine, penalty or forfeiture, pay said sum into the Street Improvement fund of the City of .test Merrohis. Section 3s Any person, persons, firm, partnership or corporation found guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not exceeding the sum of X100.00. Section 4: It appearing that tractors, truck and other vehicles }Tith oorrugated, spiked, jointed or other rough surfaced metal tires have been driven upon the streets of c'+"est Lemphis; that the same have been damaged and that no adequate remedy has been provided to punish such persons, it is hereby declared that an emergency axists and this ordinance is necessary fcr the immediate preservation of the hard-surfaced streets and public ways of the City of ~~est b~emphis, and that this ordinance shall be in effect from and after the passage of its approval. ~,5r: tt~t The following building applications were submitted: H. F. Spicer Approved H. F. Spicer App: owed Nelson fye Approved Lotion vvas made by Alderman Brown and seconded by Alderman Morley to approve the following bills and authorize the City Clerk to draw warrants to pay same: Arthur E. Iieagler ~`1s90.00 Missouri Pacific R.R. ~21i2.85 Collector of internal Revenue 555.00 Mahaffey Bros. Tent & Awning 15.00 Collector of Internal Revenue 28.80 Ozburn-Abston & Co. 2.5C 0. P. Sides, Jr. 92.00 Peoples Mercantile Co. 73.62 John McCullor 33.00 Peerless Chemical & Mfg. Co. 3.50 John Dabner 33.00 J. A. Riggs Tractor Co. 54.47 Aron Larkin 32.18 Southvrestern Bell Telephone Co. 52.1$ Leon Brown 2!1.30 S. C. Toof & Co. 8.50 Ed Hudson 30.3$ u~. M. Lumbar & Supply Co. 3.21 Alice Brehm niggle 25.00 ~~ever & Riehl Motor Co. 103.18 ''rr. E. I~crall 110.00 ~lallin-Dickey ~ Rich 20.91 Sham Cornet' 9.90 Boe~~ers ~ +Jood '~~eldin~ Co. 4.5C Henry -blilliams 21.60 Cross County uravel ~o. 237.67 Joe Thomas 111.85 6+`. I~. Tourist Court 2.50 ioierchants & Planters Bank 207.30 Boners & i^Iood 'u'delding Co. 198.2r Chester Nichols 7.20 McCaa Chevrolet Co. 3.50 Henry Palmer 37.20 Vd. M. Electric Motor Service 122.10 Sam Brown 33.00 Tennessee Valley Electric Supply 111.03 Curtis Jewell 116.20 Standard Oil Co. 154.53 Henry Young 32.50 FJ. M. Applicance Co. 5.85 Eiden Pontiac i;o. 1.60 Farmers Supply Oo. 3.10 Thrifty Drug Co. 1.00 Choctow, Inc. 111.91 Farmers Supply Co. 18.73 Dacus Lumber Co. 27.20 Johnson Tractor Co. 1.50 Sewer Bond & Interest E'und 800.00 Bragg Auto Co. 5.50 V'!. B. Mcrall 110.00 Crittenden County Times 106.85 Henry Y~illiams 28.20 W. J. Cooley & Co. 19.15 Sharn Cornet' 19.8G Cooper Typewriter Co. 151.00 Joe Thomas 19.80 Central service Station 37.1!1 John McCullor 33.OC Davis-';veil Mfg. Co. 118.00 John llabner 33.00 W. M. Fire Department 108.00 Leon Brown 30.60 General electric Supply Corp. 54.50 Ed Hudson 38.25 Drs. Hamilton & Schoettle 23.00 Aron Larkin 211.05 Holland Implement Co. 8.02 Alice Brehrn Riggle 25.00 Johnson auto Co. 110.48 Henry Young 32.50 Lion Oil Co. 76.15 Henry Palmer 33.OG McCaa Chevrolet Co. 15.80 Sam Broom 33.00 Curtis Jevrell 50.110 Upon .the matter being callad to vote, the follotirino voted: Aye: R. R. Morley, C. H. Brotiz~, 0. I. Bollinger, Curtis Foster Nays None No further business appearing, the meeting was adjourned. ~~ ~~.~ MAYOR ATTEST:,..... / / ~ ~ C // APPROVED: JULY 111, 1947