May 21, 1964269
OF THE COUNCIL
NSNUTES OF A REGULAR MEEfINCS/OF THE CITY-OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS, HELD AT THE
CITY HALL IN SAID CITY ON THE 21ST DAY OF MAY, 19611.
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The City Council of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, met in a regular session
at its regular meeting place in West Memphis, Arkansas, at 3:00 o~clock P.M. on the
21st day of May, 19611. There were present: Mayor Bob Eden ~~p],~~~men: Earl Felts,
Kirby Leggett, Paul Matthews, Y. G. Sims, F. C. Weis,/Oand R.~.`~o'~e; and City Attorney
W. H. Dillahunty.
Absent: Alderman C. H. Rowton.
It being determined a quorum was present, the following proceedings were had to-wit:
Minutes of Council Meeting on May 7, 1961x, were approved as read.
Mayor Eden reported to the Council that Pat Johnson, Engineer for the Utility
Commission, had gone over the bids submitted for the Lighting System for the baseball
fields and that the contract had been awarded to Wheeler Electric Company.
Mayor Eden read letter of P. G. Para, who submitted his resignation as Conmdssioner
of Airport Commission. It was accepted. Mayor Eden also informed the Council that the
term of Mr. John Wood, Utility Commissioner, had expired and recommended that the same
procedure be carried out in filling the vacancy as was recommended by Council in the
past. P;ayor Eden stated letters xere mailed to the Co:mnisaioners and they were asked
to submit a name of their choice to fill this vacancy and the name of P. G. Para was
submitted by a mafority:of the Commissioners. A motion was made by Alderman Leggett
and seconded by Alderman Fe1ts:That P. G. Para be appointed Utility Commissioner.
Upon roll call, the following voted:
Yes: Aldermen: Felts, Leggett, Matthews, Sims, Weis, and Bollinger, and Bowie.
No: None.
Mayor Eden informed the Council that Airport Commission had not met to submit name
to fill unexpired term of P. G. Para.'
Mayor Eden recommended to the Council that they instruct the City Attorney to
prepare a Resolution praising Mr. John Woods for '.his long and faithful service as a
Member of the Utility Commission. The Council approved this recommendation unanimously.
Mayor Eden informed the Council the City~s mower is subject to breaking at any
time and recortunended that the old Fergarson Tractor be traded in on a disc with a
cash difference of $95.00. The disc to be used on some of the lots that are in such
rough condition that has caused constant breakage on our mowing equipment. The
Council approved the purchase and authorized Mayor to make purchase,
City Attorney W. H. Dillahunty read the following Building Application submitted
by E. J. White: I:ove an 8 room house from 600 North Missouri to 218 West Oliver,
building to be placed on concrete foundation, concrete block underpinning. Any damage
done in the process of moving inside or outside will be repaired. Wiring to be
revamped and brought up to City code, and connected to City sewer. Applicant responsible
for any damage, public or private. Boyd N:oving Company - Contractor. Estimated Coat
$1,250.00. *~ After discussion, motion was made by Alderman Leggett and seconbd by
Alderman Weis:That permission be given Mr. White to move said house with provisions to
be placed in permit by Building Inspector that applicant be required to pay all costs
voteed=air any gage to streets or other public property. Upon roll call, the following
Yes: Aldermen: Felts, Leggett, Matthews, Sims, Weis, Bollinger, and Bowie.
No: None.
Alderman Leggett presented the following motion: Pursuant to written petition
and complaint from citizens living on West Bond Street in West Memphis filed with the
City Council, I move that Mr, W. A. Perrino, City Building Inspector, make an inspection
of houses located at 211 West Bond Street, 207 West Bond Street (including buildings in
rear), 2011 West Hond Street and 20!12 Weat Bond, 206 West Bond and 2062 West Bond Street
and 208 West Hond Street, pursuant to Ordinance No. ll12, passed and approved on
October 20, 19117, to determine if such buildings or structures violate the provisions
of this Ordinance, or the zoning ordinances of the City, and that the City Building
Inspector detail his report and findings on each individual building or structure for
consideration by the Council for ouch action as it may deem proper. The motion
was seconded by Alderman Bowie. The voting was as folloxs:
Yes: Aldermen: Felts, Leggett, Matthews, Sims, Weis, Bollinger, and Bowie.
No: None.
Mr. W. A. Perrino, City Building Inspector, reported that Mr. D. D. Hudspeth had
asked for permission to move his houses to other locations in the City, and asked that
Mr. Perrino appear in his behalf. Since P".r. Hudspeth did not aresent to the Council
any opinions from qualified builders or appraisers as to the state of deterioration of
these houses or advise where he proposed to move houses, the Council delayed any action
until a Future date and suggested that Mr. Hudspeth Furnish these opinions.
Mayor Eden reported to the Council at the time the 25th Street Park property
was purchased from William L. Johnson Co., Inc. the cost of material to install curbs
and gutters on the William L. Johnson Co, portion of the property adjacent to the park
property was deducted from the purchase price. The City was to install curbs and
gutters and pay for same. William L. Johnson Company proposed that the curbs and gutters
be deleted in this area and their portion of the cost be diverted to the construction of
the street to the new school being built in that area inasmuch as curbs and gutters were
not needed or practical. Motion was made by Alderman Felts and seconded by Alderman
Leggett: That this proposal be accepted. Upon roll call, the following voted:
Yes: Aldermen: Felts, Leggett, Matthews, Sims, Weis, Bollinger, and Bowie.
No: Nose.
The proposal read as £ollowa:
MODIFICATION OF AGRE~TIENT
In consideration of the elimination from the agreement dated
between these same parties, of the obligation by the City of West Memp is, r ansas o
provide approximately 2600 lineal feet of concrete curb and gutter, together with the
necessary sub-surface drainage structures thereby required, it is hereby mutually agreed
that in lieu thereof the City of West Memphis will improve School Street at its expense
with a black-top surface to a minimum width of twenty-seven (27) feet and to the usual
City of West Memphis standards, but without curb and gutter, along the north side of the
tract presently owned by the Hulbert-West Memphis Special School District No. la and
connecting with Twenty-fifth St., for a total distance of 830 feet. The City of West
i.'e:mphis agrees to complete said improvement in time for use at the commencement of the
school year in the fall of 1961:.
Witness our hands and seals this 21st day of May, 19611.
WILLIAM L. JOHNSON CO., INC.
By/S/ ABBOT WIDDICOMHE
President
CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS
By /S/ BOB EDEN
It was recommended that the Recreation Committee set up a meeting with Mr. Bill Kesainger
and the Coaches regarding operations of baseball fields.
Alderman Weis advised Council of mosquito controls in other cities, and Alderman Weis was
requested to arrange for a meeting on the mosquito problem in West Memphis and report back to
the Council.
No further business being presented, motion was made by Alderman Matthews and seconded
by Alderman Leggett to adjourn. Upon roll call the following voted:
Yes: Aldermen: Felts, Leggett, Matthews, Sims, Weis, Bollinger, and Bowie.
No: None.
_~ -~ MAYOR
ATTEST:
APPROVED: JUNE Il, 196u