April 18, 196396
MINUTES 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 18TH DAY OF APRIL_~9 3, 9m ~ p M
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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 18th day of April, 1963. The meeting was
called to order by Mayor Bob Eden, and the following were present: Aldermen: Kirby Leggett,
Paul Matthews, Y. G. Sims, C. H. R.owton, F. C. Weie, 0. I. Bollinger, R. C. Bowie, and
Earl Felts; and City Attorney W. H. Dillahunty.
Absent: None.
It being determined a quorum was present, the following proceedings were had to-wit:
Minutes of Council Meeting on April _4-th were approved as read.
Mr. E. J. White reported for the Committee composed of Aldermen Matthews, Bowie, and
Felts that Mr. Jack Rich, owner of the property west of Meadowbrook Country Club, had been
contacted as to obtaining a site for a park. Mr. White stated two areas had been under
consideration - the area adjacent to the zest side of the Country Club using the entrance
to the Club property, and an alternate area west of the gravel road. The Council was
informed by City Attorney Dillahunty the Meadoxbrook Country Club has an option on the
area immediately west of the Club and the Board of Directors of the Club have gone on
record opposing the location due to their option on the property and the use of the private
road to the Club by the public would create a traffic hazard. After discussion Mayor Eden
stated cost for providing picnic tables, lights, water, and rest rooms would be obtained
and presented at the next Council meeting. The Committee was instructed to obtain a
definite commitment from Mr. Jack Rich as to the length of time the property would be
available for a park, and to determine a definite location.
Mayor Eden and Alderman Bollinger re~rted they had made a trip to Aura, Illinois
to~paerve a Burn-O-Matic Refuse Burner in operation and wen of the opinion it is doing
an excellent job. Other matters pertaining to location and advertising for bids for
an incinerator were discussed. The Council was informed it would take approximately
two months for the Utility Department to change the amounts of garbage fees in the
billing system after the ordinance is adopted. Thereupon the ordinance entitled
"An Ordinance Repealing Ordinances No. 399 And No. 339 And Amending Section Twelve (12)
Of Ordinance No. 180, Providing For The Collection Of Garbage, Waste, Trash And Refuse
In The City Of West Memphis, Providing For Inspection Of Premises, Fixing A Schedule Of
Fees For Said Service And Providing A Penalty For The Violation Thereof" read the first
time on March 21st and second time on April 4th was read the 3rd time. Motion was made
by Alderman Bowie, seconded by Alderman Rowton that the ordinance as read be adopted.
On the roll being called the voting was as follows:
Yes: Aldermen: Leggett, Matthews, Sims, Rowton, Weis, Bollinger, Bowie, and Felts.
No: None.
The Mayor then declared the ordinance had been duly passed, and thereupon he
signed the ordinance in open Council Meeting, his aignatura was attested by the
CitylClerk under the seal of the City.
ORDINANCE N0. 435
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCES N0. 399 AND N0. 339 AND AMENDING SECTION TWELVE (12)
OF ORDINANCE N0. 180, PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF GARBAGE, WASTE, TRASH AND REFUSE
IN THE CTTY OF WEST ME2~IPHIS, PROVIDING FOR INSPECTION OF PREMISES, FIXING A SCHIDULE
OF FEES FOR SAID SERVICE AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF.
WHEREAS, the collection and disposal of garbage, wade, trash and refuse in the
City of West Memphis has created a serious problem due to lack of proper facilities
and locations which has created serious health and sanitary problems; and
WHEREAS, the growth of West Memphis has necessitated the purchase of a garbage
incinerator for proper disposition of such garbage, waste, trash and refuse, and
WHEREAS, the cost of such garbage incinerator should be borne by the people who
cause such purchase to be made, NOW THEREFORE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS:
Section 1. That Ordinance No. 339, passed and approved on the 2nd day of July, 1957,
which ordinance amended Section 12 of Ordinance 180, be and the same is hereby repealed.
Section 2. That Ordinance No. 399, passed and approved on the 19th day of January,
1961, be: and the same is hereby repealed.
Section 3. That Section 12 of Ordinance No. 180 -- CLASSIFICATION -- be amended
to read as follows:
ESTABLISHMENT MONTHLY FEE
Each house or apartment occupied by
one family unit $1.50
Office buildings shall pay for each
separate suite of rooms, or room in
said building or classified in schedule
below 1,75
Each building, house or part of buildings
occupied by a commercial business shall
be classified by the Garbage Department
according to volume and weight of garbage
accumulated by such business and/or the
handling coats, and there shall be levied
and collected the following fees:
CLASS A $2S•75
CLASS s 20.75
CLASS c 15.75
CLASS D 12.75
CLASS E 10.75
CLASS F 8.75
CLASS G 6.75
CLASS x 4.75
CLASS 1 2.75
Section 4. All ordinances or parts of ordinances are hereby repealed and/or
amended as herein set forth and all other provisions contained in Ordinance No. 180,
unless repealed or amended, shall remain in £ull force and e££ect.
Mayor Eden brought to the Council~a attention the parking situation and the
installation of parking meters. City Attorney Dillahunty explained to the Council
it might be necessary to file numerous lax suits in order to resolve the question
of the ownership of the property xhere the parking meters would be installed. After
discussion, the Mayor and City Attorney xere authorized to proceed with action to
determine the ownership and obtain information on parking meters.
Mayor Eden reported to the Council he had been informed by the Arkansas Highxay
Department that the intersection at Graham and Missouri Streets does not justify
traffic signals at this time, however, the Department sent recortunendations for type
of signal if the City desires to make the installation. After discussion, motion was
made by Alderman Howie, seconded by Alderman Leggett that the Mayor be authorized to
have a traffic signal installed at the intersection of Graham and Missouri Streets.
Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Yes: Aldermen: Leggett, Matthews, Sims, Rowton, Weis, Bollinger, Bowie, and Felts.
No: None.
No further business being presented, motion was made by Alderman Leggett, seconded
by Alderman Rowton to adjourn. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Yea: Aldermen: Leggett, Matthews, Sims, Rowton, Weis, Bollinger, Bowie, and Felts.
No: None.
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APPROVED: MAY 2 , 1963