December 19, 1963205
MINUTES OF A REGULAR N~ETING OF THE CTTY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS,
HELD AT THE CITY HALL IN SAID CITY ON THE 19th DAY OF DECEMBER, 19E3, AT 3:00 P.M.
The City Council of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, met in regular session at its
regular meeting place in Weat Memphis, Arkansas, at 3:00 o'clock P.M, on the 19th day of
December, 19E3. There were present: Mayor Bob Eden, and Aldermen: 0. Z. Bollinger,
R. C. Bowie, Kirby Leggett, Paul Matthews, Y. G. Sims, and C. H. Rowton.
Absent: Aldermen: Earl Felte and Francis Weis.
It being determined a quorum was present, the following proceedings were had to-wit:
Minutes of Council Meeting on December 5, 19E3, were approved as read.
Alderman Francis Weis made a delayed appearance.
Mayor Eden informed the Council the Planning Commission on December 12th after a
public hearing had recommended certain property be rezoned, and Attorney Ralph Sloan on
behalf of the owners of the property xas present to request consideration of an ordinance
for rezoning. Alderman Rowton presented the ordinance entitled "An Ordinance To Re-Zone
And Re-Designate Certain Property In The City Of West Memphis, Arkansas" which was read
in £ull by Alderman Weis.
Alderman Sims then moved that the rule requiring the reading in full of an ordinance
on three different days be dispensed with. The motion was seconded by Alderman Bollinger
and on the roll being called to voting was as follows:
Yes: Aldermen: Bollinger, Bowie, Leggett, Matthews, Sims, Rowton, and Weis.
-Nc: Nong;
The Mayor declared that more than two-thirds of the members composing the Council
had voted in favor of the motion to suspend the rule and that it was carried.
Alderman Matthews then moved that the ordinance as read be adopted. This motion was
duly seconded by Alderman Howie, and on the roll being called the voting was as follows:
Yea: Aldermen: Bollinger, Bowie, Leggett, Matthews, Sims, Roxton, and Weis.
No: None.
The Mayor declared that the ordinance had been adopted, and then called attention
to the fact that Section 2, the emergency section, must be adopted upon a separate roll
call in order to be effective.
Alderman Leggett then read Section 2 again.
Alderman Rowton moved that Section 2 be adopted. This motion xas duly seconded by
Alderman Weis, and on roll call the following voted:
Yes: Aldermen: Bollinger, Bowie, Leggett, Matthews, Sims, Rowton, and Weis.
No: None.
The Mayor then declared that the ordinance and the emergency section had been duly
passed, and thereupon he signed the ordinance in open Council meeting, his signature was
attested by the City Clerk under the seal of the City.
The ordinance read as follows:
ORDINANCE N0. W1E
AN ORDINANCE TO RE-~'GNE AND RE-DESIGNATE CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF Wr'ST i~IPHIS,
ARKANSAS
WHEREAS, Guaranty Loan and Real Estate Company and Holiday Gardena, Inc, have
petitioned the Planning Commission to re-zone and redesignate certain property
hereinafter described; and
WHEREAS, notice was duly published on October 11, 19E3, as provided by law, of a
hearing to beheld before the West Memphis City Planning Commission at 5:00 p.m. on
November ].li, 1963, for the purpose of hearing aqy interested parties in connection with
the re-zoning and re-designating of said lands; and
WHEREAS, on November ].1t, 1963, the hearing on the matter of re-zoning this property
was continued to December 12, 1963; and
WHEREAS, at said meeting on December 12, 1963, said petition was considered by the
Planning Commission and no persons appearing to protest the same, the Planning Commission
recommended to the City Council that said petition be granted: NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS:
SECTION 1:
(a) That the following described property, to wit:
Blocks 1$, 16, 17 and Lots 1 to 16 inclusive of Block 18 of Holiday
Gardens Subdivision in the City of West Memphis, Arkansas,
be and the same is hereby re-zoned and re-designated as RS-7 Single Family
Residence District.
(b) That the following described property, to wit:
Lot 10 in Block 13 of Richland Subdivision in the City of West Memphis,
Arkansas,
be and the same is hereby re-zoned and re-designated as RS-7
Single Family Residence District.
(c) That the following described property, to wit:
Lots 9 to 111 inclusive in Block 8 of Ndles L. Thompson's 2nd Addition
to the City of West Memphis, Arkansas,
be and the same is hereby re-zoned and re-designated as RS-5
Single Family Residence District.
(d) That the following described property, to wit:
Lots 9 and 10 in Block 10 of Miles L. Thompson's 2nd Addition to the
City of West Memphis, Arkansas,
be and the same is hereby re-zoned and re-designated as RM-2
Multiple Family Residence District.
SECTION II: Emergency Clause: It is hereby ascertained and declared to be a fact
that the property above described is in the process of development; that the passage
of ]this Ordinance is in the interest of the public peace, health, safety and welfare
of the citizens of West Memphis; therefore, an emergency is hereby declared to exist,
and this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and
approval.
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Mayor Eden brought to the Council's attention the Christmas Greeting published
in the Evening Times would cost each City Offical $7.50 as outlined. After discussion,
the consensus of opinion was that the size of the ad should be cut to one-half page
thereby reducing the cost proportionally.
The Council was informed the Grant Agreement from the Housing and Home Finance
Agency has been revised, the amount of money had not been changed dust the plans for the
sewer system. After discussion, the following Resolution was introduced by
Alderman Rowton, who moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION N0. 269
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE E%ECUTION OF AMENDATORY
GRANT AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the City of West Aiemphis, Arkansas has entered into a Grant Agreement with
the United States of America, acting by and through the Regional Director of Community
Facilities; and,
WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the Agreement so as to change the amount of the grant;
and,
WHEREAS, said Amendatory Grant Agreement has been fully considered in accordance with all
pertinent rules of procedure and legal requirments, and made a part of the Applicant's
public records;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it Res3ved by Council of The City of West Memphis that said Amendatory
Grant Agreement, a true and correct copy of which is attached hereto, be and the same is
hereby accepted without reservation or qualification, and Bob Eden, A]ayor, City of
West Memphis is hereby authorized to execute the same for and in behalf of the City of
West P;emphis, Arkansas.
Passed by the aforementioned governing body of the Applicant on the 19th day of
December, 1963.
The motion was seconded by Alderman Bowie, and upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Yes: Aldermen: Bollinger, Bowie, Leggett, Matthews, Sims, Rowton, and Weis.
No: None.
Nu~}ro r Eden recommended the reappointment of Hugh Chalmers as a member of the
Public Housing Authority. After discussion, motion was made by Alderman Bollinger,
seconded by Alderman Leggett: That Mr. Chalmers be reappointed a member of the
Public Housing Authority.-. IIpon vote, th8lvoting..vrae tis.follows:
Yes: Aldermen: Bollinger, Bowie, Leggett, i•;atthews, Sims, Rowton, and Weis.
No: None.
N,ayor Eden informed the Council the term o£ office for Plumbing Examining Board
members had expired, and recommended the reappointment of the present board. After
discussion, motion was made by Alderman r'iatthews, seconded by Alderman Bollinger:
That Glen riay, Harvey White, Joe McKay, and W. A. Perrine be reappointed for one year
in accordance with Ordinance No. 128. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Yes: Aldermen: Bollinger, Bowie, Leggett, hiatthewa, Sims, Rowton, and Weis.
No: None.
The Mayor announced the next order o£ business would be the receiving o£ bids for
ton pick-up truck as per Notice of bid published on December 2, 1963, in the Evening
Times. The on]y bid received was from i•icCaa Chevrolet Company in amount of X1656.80.
After discussion, motion was made by Alderman Matthews, aeoonded by Alderman Rowton:
That the bid of PicCaa Chevrolet Company be accepted. Upon vote, the voting was as
follows:
Yes: Aldermen: Bollinger, Bowie, Leggett, Matthews, Sims, Rowton, and Weis.
No: None.
Mayor Eden informed the Council he had compared the census figures for 1950, 1955,
and 1960 with the increase in utility connections, and 1£ the rho remains the same due
to the increase in utility connections since 1960 he was of the opinion if a Special
Census be conducted it would mean a considerable amount to the City in Turn Back Funds
from the State that would be available for 196)y if the Census could be conducted as
soon as possible. After discussion, motion was made by Alderman Bollinger, seconded by
Alderman Leggett: That Aiayor Eden be authorized to have Special Census conducted in
West Piemphis, and execute the necessary papers in connection therewith. Upon vote, the
voting was as follows:
Yes: .Aldermen: Bollinger, Bowie, Leggett, Matthews, Sims, Rowton, YJeis.
No: None.
Mayor Eden recommended the reappointment of the Gas Fitters Examining Board.
Thereupon, motion was made by Alderman P4atthews, seconded by Alderman Bollinger:
That Glen ASay, Harvey White, Joe McKay, and W. A. Perrine be reappointed for one year
in accordance with Ordinance No. 429. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Yes: Aldermen: Bollinger, Bowie, Leggett, Matthews, Sima, Rowton, and Weis.
No: None.
The Mayor was authorized to have a plaque installed at the incinerator that is now in
operation. The Council was informed officials from other cities are inspecting the
incinerator as the only one of this type in the area.
No further business being presented, motion was made by Alderman Bollinger, seconded
by Alderman Weia to adjourn. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Yes: Aldermen: Bollinger, Bowie, Leggett, Matthews, Sims, Rowton, and Weis.
No: None.
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ATTEST:~~ lP
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APPROVED: JANUARY 2, 1961y