July 15, 1965MINOTES OF REGULA$ MEETING OF THE CITY COIINCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS HAD AND
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The Council of the City of Weat Memphis in the County of Crittenden, State of
Arkansas, met in regular session at the City Hall in said City at 3:00 o~clock P.M.
on the 15th day of July, 1965.
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor, and the roll being called there
Present: Bob Eden, Mayor, in the chair, and the following named Aldermen:
C. H. Rowton R. C. Bowie
F. C. Weis Earl Felts
Franklin Bassett Paul Matthews
0. I. Bollinger
and City Attorney W. H. Dillahunty.
Absent: Alderman Kirby Leggett.
It being determined a quorum was present, the following proceedings were had
to-wit:
Minutes of Council Meeting on July 1, 1965, were approved as read.
Mr. Frank Alford of 520 N. 16th Street appeared and requested permission to move
a 10 z 35 house trailer to 520 N. loth as his Mother, who lives in the trailer at a
licensed trailer park, is unable to live alone due to her physical condition. The
following letter Prom Dr. Ralph Hamilton was presented:
TO WHOM IT MAY CONERN:
RE: MRS. ANNIE ALFORD
I have treated the above patient, age 68 years, for painful hip joint.
She was also found to have a moderate high blood pressure and an
umbilical hernia. This examination was made in August 1961:. Treated
in July 1965 for a severe bronchitis. Mra. Alford~s vision is impaired
also. Report from her specialist will be obtained if needed. At her age
and physi®l condition, I would certainly recommend that she needs to be
with some member of her family.
/S/ RALPH H. HAMILTON, !Y. D.
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Mrs. Alford~s pastor was present to speak in her behalf. After discussion, motion
was made by Alderman Weis: That if a petition approving of the trailer signed by
the neighbors on the aides, front, and rear of 520 N. 16th is presented to the Mayor,
that the Mayor be authorized to instruct the Building Inspector to issue a six months
permit. The motion was seconded by Alderman Bowie. Upon vote, the voting was as
follows:
Yes: Aldermen: Rowton, Weis, Bassett, Bollinger, Bowie, Felts, and Matthews.
No: None.
Mra. S. W. Gately of 1933 McAuley Drive South acting as spokesman for two other
ladies of the area appeared on the matter of creating additional parking space. The
Mayor explained that the situation would be corrected.
Mayor Eden brought to the Councils attention Resolution No. 267 adopted
August lb, 1963, provides for install~Con of water lines in subdivisions by the
subdividers, and a refund of lOS to be paid for the installation by the City over a
period of 10 years from the time of installation and approval by the City, however,
at this time it has been ascertained that the Resolution has served a good purpose
and in order not to do anything that would stop the progress of the city it appears
to be advisable to revert to the method of the City installing water lines. After
discussion, the following resolution was read by City Attorney Dillahunty.
RESOLUTION N0. 287 '
WHEREAS, the City Council of West Memphis, by Resolution No. 267, passed and
adopted on the 15th day of August, 1963, directed that subdivision developers be
required to deposit with the Utility Commission the costs o£ installing water sAd
sewer lines to be repaid to said developers over a period of ten (10) years; and
Wfin'REAS, it has been determined that such requirement resulted in a hardship
to builders and a complicated record system; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined and so declares that auch system be
abandoned and the Utility Cortwission be authorized to provide water eAd-Bawer lines
to subdivisions, provided, however, that the Utility Commission be requested to
provide such line extensions not to exceed one (1) year's development or as near
thereto as practical;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS,
ARKANSAS:
1. That Resolution No. 267 be, and the same is hereby repealed;
2. That the West Plemphis Utility Commission be authorized to install water
asd-sewer lines for subdivisions with the specific request that auch extensions not
exceed one (1) year!b building requirements cr as near thereto as practical.
Motion was made by Alderman Bollinger: That the Resolution be adopted as read. The
motion was seconded by Alderman Felts. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Yes: Aldermen: Rowton, Weis, Bassett, Bollinger, Bowie, Felts, and Matthews.
No: None.
No further business being presented, the meeting xas adjourned.
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APPROVED: AUGUST 5, 1965
The Council of the City of West N,emphis in the County of Crittenden, State of
Arkansas, convened five minutes after adjournment on July 15th, upon the request of
Mayer Eden. Aldermen: Rowton, Weis, Bassett, Hollings; Bowie, Felts, and N,atthews
were present. The City Attorney informed the Council the words "and sewer" had
inadvertently been included in Resolution No. 287, and the error was just brought
to his attention. After discussion, motion was made by Alderman Felts: That the
words "and sewer" be deleted from Resolution No. 287. The motion was seconded by
Alderman Bowie. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Yes: Aldermen: Rowton, Weis, Bassett, Bollinger, Bowie, Felts, and Matthews.
No: None.
No further business being presented, the meeting was adjourned.
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APPROVED: AUGUST 5, 1965