September 2, 1952~)
MINUTES OF A kiEGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST ftEf9PHI8,
ARKANSAS, HAD AND HELD ON SEPTEMBER 2, 1952•
The Council of the City of Vuest Memphis met in a regular session at the
City Hall in said City at 7;30 p,M, on the 2nd day of September, 1952.
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor, and the roll being called.
there were;
Present: mayor VV. B. Fordyce in the chair and the following named
Aldermen: James Bledsoe, 0. I. Bollinger, Freeman Finley,
Curtis. Foster, R. L. Garrison, A. R. ianchester,
and P. B. Powers; City Attorney J. H. Spears and
UJ. R. Seaton.
Absent: Alderman C. ii. Rowton.
It being determined a quorum was present, the following proceedings were
had to-wit:
Minutes of Council Meeting on August 5th and 19th were read and. approved.
Mayor Fordyce advised the Council that after considerable study of the
plan to relocate the sewer line 700 feet east of 22nd Street as outlined at
the Council fleeting on August 5th, the plan was abandoned due to the delay
that would be incurred in obtaining approval of the plan by the FIiA PJashington
Office, i~darx & Bensdorf, Inc., and the Urrion Planters Bank; and the consequent
litigation that might develop by delaying the Ivieanphis Uiew Homes Project.
Mayor Fordyce reported that Oliver Street had been graveled.
City Attorney Spears advised the Council that according to Ordinance 165
a Notice of a Hearing on the re-zoning of the land l;,Ting East of 1.1~th Street
to the City Limits, South of Jackson Avenue and North of the Chicago, Rock Island
& Pacific Railroad would have to be puulished and hearing held before the Council
could take action on the matter. Thereupon, motion eras made, passed, and
adopted setting the date of the hearing at 7130 P.f4., Tuesday, October 7, 1952.
The City Attorney also stated the ordinance to remove the area included in
Lots 1 through Ili, Block 3, and the block rnarked ~~Reserved~~ in the
M. L. Thompson 2nd Addition was being prepared and would be presented for the
Councils consideration at a later date.
Mr. Troy Denton of the }Pest Memphis Transportation Oompar;y appeared before
the Council to request a change in the bus route in order to accomodate the
students at the West Memphis Primary andl3Cgh Schools that the present schedule
of the buses could be maintained. After discussion of the matter, motion was
made, passed, and adopted to reroute the buses west from Redding Street along
Barton Street to Avalon.
Mr. Denton also requested the consideration of the Council in extending the
east route of the buses to 21st Street. Mayor Fordyce stated that several requests
had been made for bus service to.the Orittenden Memorial Hospital, and that a
meeting of the Transportation Committee of Aldermen B.Ledsoe, and Rowton would be
called to consider the extension of the Eastern Route to 21st Street and service
to the Hospital.
An application for permit to operate a Ferry from foot of 8th street to
Presidents lsland was verbally made by for. Lenton, the matter was -taken under
consideration by the Council.
City Attorney Spears advised the Council that a Notice To Demolish the
building on Lots 11~ and 15, Block 107, Kendal Addition had been given by
Building Inspector G. G. Kietzman, however, he had been contacted by the
Law Firm of Shaver & Shaver o£ }Yynne, Arkansas, requesting an extension of
time in order that the otimers of the property J. k"food and T. V~tood might
investigate the matter as to remodeling or demolishing the building as the
Notice had been sent to f(yrtle Harris, who is not owner of the building at
present. After discussion of the matter, the following motion was made by
Alderman Finley: That the owners of the property at 226-228 S. 8th Street
being on Lots ~ and 15, Block 107, Kendal addition be given an extension of
90 days before further action be taken by the City. The motion was seconded
by Alderman Garrison, and upon the matter being called to vote, the following
voted;
Aye: Bledsoe, Bollinger, Finley, Foster, Garrison, Manchester, and Powers.
Nay: None.
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Mayor Fordyce reported to the Council that the committee had investigated
the damage in the work of laying the pipe at the Crittenden County - 1Yest Memphis -
15 Pdile Bayou Project and the extent of liability of the City under the Contract
entered into by the City on July 24, 1951, and it had been determined that it
would be necessary for the City to participate with the Drainage District in the
sum of X3,600.00 in additional expense in repairing and/or replacing the pipe.
After discussion of the matter, the following resolution was introduced in writing
and read in full by Alderman Finley, who moved its adoption.
That the City Clerk and Treasurer be and they are hereby authorized to pay
to Choctax Culvert and Machinery Compar~{y the sum of ~p3,600.00 for materials to
complete the contract between Drainage District No. 2, the City of Nest hem phis,
and owners of Sycamore Bend Plantation, Davis Biggs, Charles Adarns, and
Crittenden County.
The motion eras seconded by Alderman Manchester, and upon the matter being
called to vote, the following voted:
Aye: Bledsoe, Bollinger, Finley, Foster, Garrison, Pdanchester, and Powers.
Nay; None.
Mayor Fordyce advised the Council that an offer had been made by
Mr. Eugene Vtioods to sell the tract of land being appro,~ci.mately (3.35 acres in
front of the Crittenden Memorial hospital to the City for a park at cost of
X12,000.00. After discussion of the matter, motion was made by Alderman
Garrison as follows: That the Mayor be arxi he is hereby authorized to
proceed with negotations to acquire the tract of land. The motion eras
seconded by Alderman Bledsoe, and upon the matter being called to vote, the
following voted:
Aye: Bledsoe, Bollinger, Finley, Foster, Garrison, T~ianchester, and Powers.
Nay: None.
The matter of obtaining additional property for the City to establish
playgrounds was discussed, and inasmuch as the City owns 100 feet at the
corner of Oliver and Avalon Streets, this being in a residential area, the
following motion was made by Alderman Bledsoe: That the Mayor be authorized
to investigate the possibilities of obtaining additional property east of the
property owned on Oliver Street for a playground. Tire motion was seconded by
Alderman Manchester, and upon the matter being called to vote, the following
voted:
Aye: Bledsoe, Bollinger, Finley, Foster, Garrison, Manchester, and Powers.
Nay: None.
Mayor Fordyce stated to the Council that ttre owners of the Bank of
Vfest P9emphis, Toole Moi:or Company, and Chickasav+ Lumber Company had contacted
him in an effort to Prave that part of Thompson and 7th Streets that their property
adjoins blacktopped, and inasmuch as the City is owner of property na•thweat of the
streets, it would. be necessary for the City to participate if the blacktopping is
to be done. After discussion, motion was made by Alderman Yawers as follows;
That the Gity participate in the blacktopping project with the Bank of VYest biernphis,
Poole T:Totor Company, and Chickasaw Lumber Company. The motion eras seconded by
Alderman Bledsoe, and upon the matter being called to vote, the following voted:
Aye: Bledsoe, Bollinger, Finley, Foster, Garrison, Tvfancheater, and Powers.
Nay: None.
P.4ayor Fordyce advised the Council that notices had been prepared to send
the property owners on both sides of Barton Street from Highway 61 west to
Redding Street to construct sidewalk, but had not been mailed awaiting action
of tPre Council on the matter. The matter was discussed, and due to the contem-
plated improvement district being established the Mayor was authorized to mail
the notices provided it could be determined that a permanent grade would be
established that would not interfer with the sidewalks when the improvement
district for curbs, gutters, and street work is commenced.
The Building Inspector presented the following building permits he had authorized
to be issued, motion was made, passed, and adopted to confirm the actions of the
Building Inspector in the issuance of the following permits;
Chickasaw Lumber Co. 21
Floyd Naylor
Maria Caston
Herman Spicer 2
ftloris Lee Miller
Annie Jordan
Bennie V~iashington
W. B. Fordyce
Mack Baretti
Motion was made by Alderman Bollinger and seconded by Alderman powers to approve,
authorize, ratify, and~or confirm payment of the following bills:
GE~tAL FUND GEDIERAL FUND - COrIT.
T. F. Beruiett ;~50.Q0 B. YYhitten X115.50
C• F. Manley 35.00 C. Gore 115.50
D. ))emuth 35.'?0 J. lleRorne 115.50
H• Collins 39.95 C. Hopper 110.OU
E. Hale 39.95 C. Auncan 115.50
J. Dabney 39.95 B. Edson 150.00
H. Granger 39.95 tii• P,1urP~Y 165.0
W. Harris 39.95 0. Hatton 126.50
A. V'Vhite 39.95 S• Jmith 60.50
J. VVil.liams 39.95 C. Tabor 44.50
J. Harris 42.30 Ivi. Neal 49,50
R. Coles 39.95 M. Rowell 54.50
G. Hopkins 39.95 P. Rogers 57.5G
E. Dear 39.95 A. Turner 44.00
E. Lee 39.95 J. Brown 30.00
J. Evans 39.95 E• Arnold 39.95
R. Alexander 39.95 E. Hudson 39.95
S. Smith 60.50 T. l"larren 39,95
C. Tabor 44.50 R• Guy 39.95
M. Neal 49.50 J. McCullar 28.90
Psi. Rowell 54.50 H. L'ollins 39.95
P. Rogers 57.50 E. Hale 39.95
A. Turner 44.00 J. Dabney 39.95
J• Brown 30.00 H. Granger 39.95
E. Arnold 39.95 YY. Harris 39.95
E. Hudson 39.95 A. iYhite 39.95
T. Jrarren 39.95 J. Williams 39.95
R. ~ 39.95 J. Harris 42.30
Hydrotex Industries 97.20 R• Coles 39.95
S. Smith 60.50 G. Hopkins 39.95
C. Tabor 44.50 E. Bear 39.95
M. Neal 49.50 L. Lee 39.95
M. Howell 54.50 R• Alexander 39.95
P. Rogers 57.50 S. Reed 39.95
A• Turner 44.00 T. Bennett 50.00
J. Brown 30.00 C. tlanl.ey, Jr. 35.C!0
E. Arnold 41.23 D. Demuth 35.00
E. Hudson 41.23 H. Collins 39.95
T. r~arren 41.23 E. Hale 39.95
R. Guy 39.95 J. Dabney 39.95
H. Collins 39.95 fi. Granger 39.95
E. Hale 39.95 VV. Harris 39.95
J. Dabney 39.95 A. White 39.95
H. Granger 39.95 J. Harris 42.30
1Y. Harris 39.95 R. Coles 39.95
A. White 39.95 G. Hopkins 39.95
J. Williams 39.95 E. Dear 39.95
J. Harris 42.30 E. Lee 39.95
R. Coles 39.95 R. Alexander 39.95
G. Hopkins 39.95 S. Reed 39.95
E. Dear 39.95 J. VYil].iams 39.95
E. Lee 39.95 'P. Bermett 50.00
R• Alexander 39.95 C. Manley, Jr. 35.00
J. Evans 12.75 D. Demuth 35.00
S. Reed 21.68 S. Smith 60.50
T. Bennett 50.00 L'. Tabor 44.50
C. Manley, Jr. 35.00 M. Neal 49.50
D. Demuth 35.oG I+t. Hornell 54.5G
Mrs. Taylor Claiborne, F. Rogers 57.50
Sec. Reacreation 200.00 A• Tuz'ner 44.00
Mrs. Taylor Claiborne, J. Brogan 30.00
Sec. Recreation 300.00 E• Arnold 42.50
VV. Cushman 87.00 E. Hudson 4.2.50
F. Reese 121.00 T. YVarren 38.25
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G~IERAL FUND - CONT. Gr~JERAL FUND - CONT.
R. Guy x$39.95 H. Uollins X039.95
J. McCullar 39.95 E• Hale 39.95
Oollector Internal Rev. 552.20 J. Uabner 39.95
1Y. Fordyce 400.00 H. Granger 39.95
3Y. 5eaton 25. UO VV. Harris 39.95
D. Sackett 25.00 A. White 39.95
C• Rowton 25.00 J. Barris 42.30
J. Bledsoe 25.00 R. Coles 39.95
C. Foster 25.00 G. IIopkins 39.95
0. Bollinger 25.00 E• ilear 39.95
R. Garrison 25.00 E. Lee 39.95
F. Finley 25.00 R. Alexander 39.95
P. Powers 25.00 S. iZeed 39.95
A• Manchester 25.00 J. Williams 39.95
J. Spears 150.00 H. Ford 25.50
Union National Bank 114.47
E. Rubens 200.00 SEI VI:R REVENUE FUND
J. Hillencamp 152.90
R. McCall 150.00 H. Palmer X44.30
H. Holland 275.00 C. Bond 39.95
H. Holland Auto Expense 50.00 D. Cofey 39.95
B. Holland-Jail Ideals 686.00 YV. Thomas 51.50
F• Reese 121.00 A• Murry 51.50
B. Whitten 115.50 V. Lake 42.93
C• Gore 115.50 E. Davis 42.93
J. DeRome 115.50 1V. Guthrie 42.93
C. Duncan 115.50 J. Hwnphrey 39.52
C. Hopper 110.00 H• Blair 35.28
E. Beck 25.00 E. ataten 42.93
J• swings 100.00 C• filaddox 65.00
T. PJichols 100.00 A• 1;;. IIeagler 371.00
VV. Johnson 100.00 J. T. Buzbee, inspector 150.00
VV. Murphy 165.00 A. I:'. Fleagler 350.00
Y~. LSurphy Auto Expense 50.00 1"~• H. Cus}unan 42.50
0. Hatton 126.50 bV. Thomas 50.50
WW. }v}. Fire Dept. 375• A. I,iuriy 50.50
Mrs. M. B. Currie 35.00 V. Lace 39.53
G. G. Kietzman 330.00 E. Davis 39.53
J. F. ~~right 330.00 VV. Guthrie 39.53
T. lb. Stacy 30.00 J. Hwnphrey 39.53
Choctaw, Inc. 500.00 II. Blair 39.53
Cy Bond, Jr. 350.00 E. Staten 39.53
Cy Bond, Jr. 175.00 C. Maddox 65.00
,~. Smith 60.50 H. Palmer 44.30
C. Tabor 44.50 C. Bond 39.95
Ii~4. Neal 49,50 D. Cofey 39.95
M. Rowell 54.50 H. Palmer 44.30
Y. Rogers 57, KU C. Bond 39.95
A. Turner 44•Ga D• Cofey 39.95
J. ~3rown 30.00 W. Thomas 50.00
~%. Arnold 40.80 A. Murry 50.00
E• Iludson 40.80 V. bake 42.08
T. +~arren 39.95 E. ilavis 42.08
R• Guy 39.95 W. Guthrie 42.08
J. IdcCullar 39.95 J• Hwnphries 42.08
T. Bennett 50.00 H. Blair 42.08
p. Irlanley, Jr. 35.00 ~. Staten 38.68
D. Demuth 35.00 C• Maddox 65.00
G. Kellogg 25.00
SEitiF;<Z REVENUE FUND H. Palmer
B
d 44.30
75
39
C. on .
Sewer Revenue Bond Fund ~$2,000.UO YV. Thomas 51.50
51
50
ti'V. Thomas 51.00 A. Idurry .
43
78
A.
E. ?Murry
Davis 51.00
43.35 V.
E. Lake
Davis .
43.78
J. Humphrey 43.35 Yu. Quthrie 43.78
H. Blair 43.35 J • Hwnphrey 4t~• 78
E. Staten 43.35 g, Blair 43.78
H. Benson 22.95 E. Staten 43.78
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C• Maddox 75.00 C. Maddox •
A. Jackson 40.50 A. E. IIeagler 875.00
R. Gordon 52.50 Collector Internal Rev. 58.70
He ns^~ Palmer 44.30 J~-m Bailey. 495.OC
Clyde Bond 39.95
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STREET IbU~i,OVEP,IENT FUND
A. E. Rains ~11~.00
N. H. launders 113.00
Udis 13a11 21.00
R. Garrison 160.00
F.uZE1+IEPlS PENSION & RELIEF BLIND
T. H. McGough ~;50.OU
Upon the matter being called to vote, the i'ollowir~; voted:
Aye: Bledsoe, Bollinger, Finley, roster, Garrison, ~danchester, and Yotirers.
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Nay; None.
No further business appearing before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.
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AFYROVED: SEf'TLd-~lE1Z 16, 1952