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September 16, 1965MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS HAD AND HELD ON THE 16TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 1965 ~~ The Council of the City of West 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 16th day of September, 1965. The meeting xas called to order by the Mayor, and the roll being called there were: Present: Bob Eden, Mayor, in the chair, and the following named Aldermen: 0. I. Bollinger Kirby Leggett R. C. Bowie Paul Matthexs Franklin Bassett F. C. Weis Absent: Aldermen Earl Felts and C. H. Rowton, and City Attorney W. H. Dillahunty. It being determined a quorum was present, the following proceedings were had to-wit: Minutes of Council Meeting on September 2, 1965, were approved as read. Mr. Frank C. Steudlein and Mr. C. H. Bond, Jr. presented a Vicinity Site Plan for the Holiday Plaza Shopping Center. Mayor Eden informed the Conncil Building Inspector Perrine had not issued a building permit for the shopping center due to there not being a Plot Plan filed. The Council was informed the area owned by Holiday Plaza is zoned for a shopping center, however, is still in acreage. Mr. Steudlein stated the developer is anxious to do whatever is necessary to obtain the building permit in order to start work before bad xeather, also that the buildings will conform to City Building Code and will be fireproof masonry buildings. After discussion of streets in the area, storm sewers, street number, and anticipated expansion, motion was made by Aldercan Matthews: When Plot Plan for Holiday Plaza Shopping Center is in order and approved by Charles Hampton, W. A. Perrine, and C. H. Bond, Jr., the Building Inspector will be authorized to issue a permit. The motion was seconded by Alderman Weis. Upon vote, the voting was as follows: Yes: Aldermen: Bollinger, Bowie, Bassett, Leggett, Matthews, Weis. No: None. Mr. Joe B. Maynard, Manager for advertising Bench Co. of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, appeared to show illustrations of benches used for advertising purposes by his company. The Council was informed the benches are not placed until the property owner's permission has been obtained then a permit is obtained from the Building Inspector and the City xould receive the sum of $5.00 per bench per year as provided in a proposed ordinance. Mayor Eden advised Mr. Maynard the ordinance would have to be submitted to the City Attorney before any action is taken by the Council. Mr. Gene Williams and Mr. Earl Hodges, Engineer for Ark-Cable, Incorporatet~of West Memphis appeared to present a proposed Contract and Franchise Agreement for a community antenna television system to provide television reception from Little Rock and Jonesboro for individuals xho desire to pay for the service. Mr. Hodges assured the Council it xas not Pay T.V., but an antenna system that the individuals xould pay approximately $25.00 for installation of antenna and $5.00 per month, and the City would receive $1.50 per utility pole used to attach trunk cable and two per cent of the gross receipts on an annual basis. Mayor Eden stated the Contract would be submitted to the City Attorney before any action is taken by the Council. The annual tax resolution xas presented as follows: RESOLUTION N0. 291 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS: That a tax of five (5) mills upon the dollar for general purposes, five ($) mills upon the dollar for debt service, and one (1) mill upon the dollar for public city library upon the assessed value of all real and personal property xithin the limits of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, be and the same is hereby levied, and the City Clerk is hereby directed to deliver a certified copy of this Resolution to the Clerk of the County Court of Crittenden County for the tax hooka for the year 1965. Motion xas made by Alderman Leggett and seconded by Alderman Matthexs: That the Resolution be adopted as presented. Upon vote, the voting was as follows: Yes: Aldermen: Bollinger, Bowie, Bassett, Leggett, Matthews, Weis. No: None. Mayor Eden brought to the Council's attention the progress being made in construction of the Community Centers, and requested the Building Committee comp03ed of Aldermen Bowie, Felts, and Bassett to contact Architect Pat Magruder if there are any questions on the construction. Mayor Eden informed the Council the Utility Commission has requested permission to construct a 80 x 120 metal building to be located at the pipe ~3ard at Cooper and N. 5th Streets. The building xould have to have three offices, meter test and repair room, and storage facilities. The Council xas advised the architect's fee will be 3~ instead of 6% on this type of construction which will include supervision of the construction. After discussion, motion xas made by Alderman Bolling That the Mayor be authorized to employ an architect and advertise for bids for Utility Commssion building. The motion xas seconded by Alderman Matthews: Upon vote, the voting was as follows: Yes: Aldermen: Bollinger, Bowie, Bassett, Leggett, Matthexs, Weis. No: None. The Mayor announced the bids received on September 2nd for Pidgeon-Thomas Plant will be taken under advisement until the Lease Agreement is approved, and additional bids xill be received on September 21, 1965. Thereupon motion Was made and adopted ad3ourning the meeting until 3:00 P.M. Tuesday, September 21, 1965. f~ ->~- G ATT" ~ MA OR APPROVED: