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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS,
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The City Council of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, met in a regular session in
the City of West Memphis at 3:00 P.M, on the 4th day of October, 1962. The meeting was
called to order by the Mayor. The following were present: Aldermen: R. C. Bowie,
Bob Eden, Earl Felts, Kirby Leggett, Y. G. Sims, C. H. Rowton; and City Attorney
W. H. Dillahunty.
Absent: Aldermen: Paul Matthews and 0. I. Bollinger.
It being determined a quorum was present, the following proceedings were had to-wit:
Minutes of Council Meeting on September 20, 1962, were approved as read.
Mayor Price informed the Council the Arkansas Municipal League is supporting
Amendment $0 one hundred percent, and explained the Five Facts For Amendment 50 as follows:
Right to vote
Permissive Legislation
Election Safeguards
Revenues must be used for the purposes stated
People say repleal revenue ordinances
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After discussion,~Eden introduced the Resolution which motion was seconded by
Alderman Bowie. The Resolution read as follows:
RESOLUTION N0. 21yl~
WHEREAS, the State of Arkansas is making rapid strides in bringing industry into our
State but our State is still losing population, and it is imperative and essential that
we bring in good industry to our State; and
WHEREAS, industry demands good municipal services and we must improve our municipal
services in order to attract good industry; and
WHEREAS, Amendment 50 gives the people in every city and town the right-to-vote to
determine the kind of public services and public improvements they need in their city or
town and Arkansas citizens need Amendment 50 as part of their basic rights to solve their
local problems in their local community; and
WHEREAS, Amendment 50 will be vote on by all the people of the State on November 6,
1962,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVID SY THE CITY OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, AfNCANSAS:
That the City Council of West Memphis, Arkansas, does hereby go on record as
supporting Amendment 50. The Council believes it is absolu~ly essential for the future
well being of our Community, our County and our State that Amendment 50 be adopted.
The Council therefore urges all voters of West Memphis and all voters of Crittenden
County to VQTE FOR Amendment 50 on November (p, 1962.
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Motion was made by Alderman Leggett, seconded by Alderman Felts: That the
Resolution as read be adopted. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Bowie, Eden, Felts, Leggett, Sims, ROwLOn.
No: None.
Mayor Price brought to the Councils attention the Municipal League 28th Annual
Convention would be held October 8th and 9th in Little Rock, Arkansas, and urged all
members of the Council to attend.
Motion was made by Alderman Felts, seconded by Alderman Eden to adjourn the meeting
subject to call. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Bowie, Eden, Felts, Leggett, Sims, Rowton.
No ° None . ~ ~>~,
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APPROVID: OCTOBER 18, 1962
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ORDINANCE N0. 423
AN ORDINANCE TO Ar~ND ORDINANCE N0. 415 WHICH IS ENTITLED AN 0.9DINANCE 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 PUNISHN~IiT FOR VIOLATIONS OF SUCH REGULATIONS, AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST NIF;N.'PHIS, ARKANSAS:
Section 1. Section Three (3) of Ordinance No. 415 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
The said Code is amended and changed in the following respects:
All sewer pipe shall comply with A. S. T. A".. specifications C-14 and C-443 or
its equivalent.
Sections 10.1.3, 10.1.4, an3 10.1.5 are deleted and the following changes are
made in their place and stead:
It shall be unlawful to install galvanized water piping underground up to and
including two (2) inch pipe.
Water piping under a slab type building foundation shall be Type K Copper tubing
and there shall be no sweated joints used under the slat foundation. Under a
conventional type building with crawl space of less than eighteen (18) inches, Type K
Copper tubing shall be used with no sweated joints.
Water piping under a conventional type building with eighteen (18) or more inches
of crawl space shall be Type L or Type K Copper tubing and sweated joints will be
permitted.
Cold water service pipe or yard lines shall be Type L or Type K copper tubing
from the City water meter to the building stop and waste valve or building cut-off.
All copper pipe shall be of domestic make and shall be so marked.
There shall be no dielectric union or other insulation placed in this line after
leaving the City water meter until reaching the hot water heater within the building,
and then only if dissimilar metals such as galvanize are used.
Section 2. All other provisions contained in Ordinance No. 415 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 West. Memphis, an emergency is declared to exist and
this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage.
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President Pro Tem Eden advised the Council it would be necessary to request a
grant from the Utility Commission in the amount of $5,000 for GT 1 Account. After
discussion, motion was made by Alderman Bowie, seconded by Alderman Leggett: That
the Utility Conm:ission be requested to grant the sum of $5,000 to the City of
West Memphis. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Sims, Bollinger, Bowie, Leggett, Matthews, and Rowton.
No: None.
An ordinance entitled "An Ordinance 2~~aking It Unlawful For Any Person To
Mistreat, Injure, Kill, Or Molest Any Police Dog Or To Interfere With The Functions
Of Said Police Dog" was read the second time. After discussion, motion was made by
Alderman Rowton, seconded by Alderman Leggett: That the second reading of the ordinance
be approved. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Sims, Bollinger, Bowie, Leggett, Matthews, and Rowton.
No: None.
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Contract for renewal of electricity between Arkansas Power & Light Company and
the West Memphis Utility Commission was presented. The Council was informed the contract had
been approved by the Utility Commissi@a, and the Commission recomunends the contract be
authorized. After discussion, motion was made by Alderman Roorton, seconded by
Alderman Bollinger: That the contract with Arkansas Power & Light Company be approved
and the President Pro Tempore and City Clerk be authorized to enter into said contract for
the City and that the City Attorney be directed to prepare crdinance to this effect.
Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Sims, Bollinger, Bowie, Leggett, Matthews, and Rowton.
No: None.
Alderman Bowie brought to the Council's attention the refrigerators being stored
outside of Moleskin Mac's Furniture Store, and the parking of cars on Graham Street in
a "No Parking Area". President Pro Tem Eden stated he would instruct the Police Department
to enforce the Parking Regulations in the area.
Building Inspector Perrine informed the Council the zoning restrictions in the Bond
and Oliver Street areas should be reconsidered. Mr. Perrine was advised to confer with
the Planning Commission on the matter, and to have the Commission present recommendations
to the Council.
Motion was made by Alderman Leggett, seconded by Alderman Bowie to adjourn the meeting
subject to call. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Sims, Hollinger, Bowie, Leggett, N.atthews, and Rowton.
No: None.
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APPROVED: SEPTEh;BER E, 19F2