March 5, 1964P•'SNUTES OF A REGULAR pPr.ETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WrST P~M3HIS, ARKANSAS,
HELD AT THE CTTY HALL IN SAID CITY ON THE N~ARCH 5, 196l~, AT 3:00 P.M.
The City Council of the City of West Niemphis, Arkansas, met in regular session at
its regular meeting place in West Niemphis, Arkansas, at 3:00 o'clock P.M. on the 5th
day of March, 1964. There were present: Piayor Bob Eden, and Aldermen: C. H. Rowton,
Y. G. Sims, F. C. Weis, 0. I. Bollinger, R. C. Bowie, Earl Felts, Kirby Leggett,
Foul Matthews, and City Attorney 'y. H. Dillahnnty.
Absent: None.
It being determined a quorum was present, the following proceedings were had to-wit:
Minutes of Council Meeting on February 20, 1964, were approved as read.
P:ayor Eden announced the first order of business would be receiving of bids for
police cars as per Bid Notice published February 10, 19611, in the Evening Times. The
Council was informed only two cars would be purchased as it was necessary to put a new
motor in one of the Chevrolet Police Cars, and that unit will not be traded-in.
Mayor Eden requested the Police Commu.ttee oomoosed of Aldermen Bollinger, Bowie, Leggett,
and Rowton to canvas the bids.
The bids were received as follows:
A. J. Thomas, Inc.
Three Units a4,950.u0
McCaa Chevrolet Co.
Selling Price X2,893.65 Per Unit
Less trade-in:
1958 Pontiac $ 828.29
1962 Chevrolets 1,128.29 Each
After discussion, motion was made by Alderman Patthews, seconded by Alderman Weis: That
the Police Committee be authorized to canvas the bids and accept the bid that would be
to the better interest of the City. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Yes: Aldermen: Rowton, Sims, Weis, Bollinger, Bowie, Felts, Leggett, and Matthews.
No: None.
Mr. Harold Weaver, I•ixa. 0. N.. Shultz, Jr., and I•`r. C. B. Nance, Jr., representing the
West I•:emphis School Board, were present, and were informed by Diavor Eden that the matters
pertaining to examinations were being studied.
P's. Ralph Sloan appeared before the Council to request the Council suspend any
action on the Bond Street property until the next meeting of the Council. Also, that
hir. D. D. Hudspeth had called him just a few days prior to this meeting and requested
that he get someone to make an estimate on percentage of deterioration on buildings
owned by N.r. Hudspeth on Bond Street as instructed by the Council on February 20th, but
on such short notice he had been unable to do so. P'ir. and Mrs. R. S. Rider of 232 W. Bond
and I~Ira. H. T. Mooney, 23L W. Bond were present, and requested the Council to take action
on the property, also stated they did not want the property rezoned residential as the
Council had been informed petitions were going to be circulated for rezoning. After
discussion with Building Inspector Perrine and City Attorney Di17.ahunty, motion was made
by Alderman Leggett, and seconded by Alderman Weis: That the City Attorney and Building
Inspector be authorized to take whatever legal action is necessary to condemn the
buildings at 20l1, 201~~, 206, 206, 207, 206, 2082f 210, 211, 213, 215, 218, 220, and
222 W. Bond Street. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Yes: Aldermen: Rowton, Sims, ~7eis, Bollinger, Bowie, Felts, Leggett, and Matthews.
No: None.
The Council was informed the Planning Cotmrission on March 3, 19611, had recommended
the rezoning of certain property in the J. H. Stuart Estate, that Universal Harvester
has the property under lease and in order to enlarge their facilities it would be
necessary to rezone the property. After discussion as to tyre of operation and nose,
Alderman Leggett introduced an ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance To Re-Zone And
Re-Designate Certain Fronerty In The J. H. Stuart Estate Subdivision In The City of
West S:emphis, Arkansas" xhich was read in full by Alderman Bowie.
Alderman Matthews 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 the voting was as follows:
Yes: Aldermen: Rowton, Sims, Weis, Bollinger, Bowie, Felts, Leggett, and Matthews.
Ido : None .
The I•iayor 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 Felts then moved that the ordinance as read be adopted. This motion was duly seconded
by Alderman Sims, and on the roll being called the voting was as follows:
Yes: Aldermen: Rowton, Sims, Weis, Bollinger, Bowie, Felts, Leggett, and Piat$iews.
No: None.
The N.ayor 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 Weis then read Section 2 again. Alderman Rowton moved that Section 2 be
adopted. This motion was duly seconded by Alderman Leggett, and on roll call the following
voted:
Aye: Aldermen: Rowton, Sims, Weis, Bollinger, Bowie, Felts, Leggett, and Tvatthews.
No: None.
The Mayor then declared that the ordinance and the emergency section had been duly
passed, acd thereupon he signed the ordinance in oven Council meeting, his signature was
attested by the City Clerk under the seal of the City.
The ordinance read as follows:
ORDINANCE N0. 1150
AN ORDINANCE TO RE-20NE AND RE-DESIGNATE CERTAIN FROPERTY IN T&E J. H. STUART ESTATE
SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF NEST MEN:FHIS, ARKANSAS
WHEREAS, Octa N. High and Olivia Ann High Luton, Trustees under the last will and
testament of Bernard High, deceased, and Howard D. Sowell have petitioned the Planning
Commission to re-zone and re-designatQ certain property hereinafter described; and
WHEREAS, notice was duly published on February 13, 19611, as rrevided by law, o£ a
hearing to be held before the 1.1est Nemnhis City Planning Commission at 5:00 p.m. on
A;arch 3, 196!1, for the purpose of hearing arty interested parties in connection with the
re-zoning and re-designating of said lands; and
WHEREAS, on March 3, 19611, the hearing on the matter of re-zoning this property
was held and said petition was considered by the Planning Conmd ssion and no persons
appearing to protest the same, the Planning Ccmmission recomJrended to the City Council
that said petition be granted: NOW TI~REFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY CGUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST PTEPfPHIS:
SECTION S:
(a) That the following described property, to wit:
That part of Lot 1 of the J. H. Stuart Estate Subdivision
in the S'v~'y of Section 8, Township 6 North, Range 9 East,
described as follows: Beginning at the intersection o£ the
east line of 111th Street and the north line of Thompson
Avenue as shown by plat o£ the High Subdivision in Plat
Book 2 at page 119, run thence east 260 feet along the north
line of Thompson Avenue to the point of beginning; run thence
north 1190 feet parallel with the east line of 111th Street to
the center of Ten-Piffle Bayou; thence east 250 feet; thence
south !190 feet to a point on the north line of Thompson Avenue;
thence west 250 feet along the north line of Thompson Avenue to
the point of beginning,
be, and the same is hereby re-zoned and re-designated as P;-2, General Industrial District.
SECTION II:
Eh~iGENCY 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 o£ the public peace, health, safety and welfare of the citizens of West N,emphis;
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 term of Lee idarrington as a member of the
Recreation Commission had expired. After discussion, Alderman Bowie nominated Tommy Dickerson
as a member of the Commission in accordance with Ordinance Nc. 13u. Upon vote, the voting was
as follows:
Yes: Aldermen: Rowton, Sims, Weis, Bollinger, Bowie, Felts, Leggett, and N:atthews.
Ito: None.
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The Council was informed by Mayor Eden that the Ferguson tractor used by the City for
grass cutting was worn out, and a tractor and mower are needed. After discussion, motion
was made by Alderman Bowie, seconded by Alderman Leggett: That the h;ayor be authorized to
advertise for bids for a tractor and mower. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Yes: Aldermen: Rowton, Sims, Weis, Bollinger, Bowie, Felts, Leggett, and Matthews.
No: None.
Heport was made that X2,700 had been collected on grass cutting last year, and there is
outstancing approximately X30.00. Also, operation of two mosquito spraying machines at night
during the summer was discussed.
Hollis ldarren o£ the Sanitation Department requester information on the collecting of
garbage outside city limits as a number of business establishments had contacted him about
the matter stating they would pay a fee of y6.00 per month for the service. The matter was
referred to the City Attorney.
P;ayor Eden informed the Council several matters were Wending, thereupon, trntion was
made by Alderman Leggett and seconded by Alderman Bowie: That the meeting be recessed
subject to call. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Yes: Aldermen: Rowton, Sims, Weis, Bollinger, Bowie, Felts, Leggett, and Matthews.
No: None.
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TIAYOR
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APPROVED: A':ARCH 19, 19F4