July 7, 1953
M]:IVUI'ES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY CCUNCTL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS
HAD AND HELD ON JULY 7, 1953.
The Council. of the City of West Memphis met in a regular session at the City Hall
in said City at 7:30 P.M. on the 7th day of July, 1953.
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor, and upon roll call there were:
Present: Mayor W. B. Fordyce presiding and the following Aldermens
James Bledsoe, John Burrow, Freeman Finley, Curtis Foster,
A. R. Manchester, and C. H. Rowtons City Attorney Atlee Harris
and City Clerk W. R. Seaton.
Absent: Aldermen 0. I. Bollinger and P. B. Powers.
It being determined a quorum was present, the following proceedings were had
to-wit:
Minutes of Council Meetings on June 16th and 30th were read and approved.
Mayor Fordyce announced the first order of business would be the hearing on the
zoning of Royal Gardens Subdivision as per notice published. No one appearing to
ob3ect to the proposed zoning, motion was made by Alderman Finley and seconded by
Alderman Manchester: That an ordinance be drafted i.xx conformity with the zoning of
Royal Gardens as recommended by the Planning Commission. Upon vote, the Aldermen
voted:
Aye: Bledsoe, Burrow, Finley, Foster, Manchester, and Rowton.
Nay: None.
Mayor Fordyce advised the ;Council a request had been made that the Federal
Housing Administration be notified by letter that the City is in a position to
furnish water, electric, and sewer utilities to the 27l~ houses in the Subdivision.
After discussion of the matter, motion was made by Alderman Finley and seconded by
Alderman Rowton: That the Mayor be and he is hereby authorized to sign a letter
to the Federal. Housing Administration that 271 electric, water, and sewer connections
are available within the subdivision. Upon the matter being called to vote, the
following voted:
Aye: Bledsoe, Burrow, Finley, Foster, Manchester, and Rowton.
Nay: None.
Mayor Fordyce brought to the Councils attention that it is imperative a
method be established to equalize assessments on new sewer connections with
connections that have been paying sewer rentals for years. After discussion,
action was delayed until the matter is discussed with local builders and other
interested citizens.
Mayor Fordyce stated to the Council that due to the fact the contract for
utilities for Royal Gardens Subdivision had dust been delivered to him several hours
before the meeting sufficient time had not been had to consider the contract and the
matter would be held in abeyance. The original Bill of Assurance was filed with the
Council, a copy having been submitted to the City Attorney for his consideration.
No action was taken on the Bill of Assurance until it is presented to the Planning
Commission for their recommendation.
An application to move a building onto Lots 17-18, Black 149, Renda7. Subdivision,
which is in the fire zone was discussed as to the requirements outlined irx the
National Building Code. Thereupon, motion was made by Alderman Bledsoe and seconded
by Alderman Finley: That the application of Susie Bell Afeux be approved. Upon vote,
t}xe Aldermen voted:
~~! ~~~soe, Burrow, Finley, Foster, Manchester, and Rowton.
The Building Inspector presented the following building permits he had authorized
to be issued, motion was made, passed, end adopted to confirm the actions of the
Building Inspector in the issuance of the following permits:
Sarah Merry
Roy H. Monger
~_~
Motion was made by Alderman Bledsoe and seconded by Alderman Rowton to approve
authorize, ratify,
and/or confirm payment
of the following billss ,
GENERAL FUND GENERAL FUND CONTINUED
David Ho1l.enbeck $38.20 H. Carr X39
95
E. Hill
H. Carr 39.95
39
95 0. Stepney .
25.50
M. Howell .
54.50 C. Gibson
5 Mill Ad ~alorum 39.95
1
72$.55
M. Neal
E 49.50 E. Lawson ,
25.00
. Cooper 50.00 D. Hollenbeck 35.00
W. Gregory 75.00 E. Hill 55
36
R. Spicer
J. Brown 35.00
30
00 g, Cax.r .
39.95
E. Arnold .
41.23 C. Gibson
S
C. to ne
y
39.95
E, Hudson 43.78 M. Howell 64.45
R. Guy 39.95 M. Neal 49.50
C. Wa11s 39.95 E. Cooper 53.30
C. Gibson 32.73 W. Gregory 79.80
J. Dillard 11.05 R. Spicer 35.00
T. Warren 39.95 W. Davis 40.89
S. Gibson 41.23 J. Hrown
30.00
J. Franklin 39.95 E. Arnold 40.80
J. Dabner 39.95 E. Hudson 44,63
W. Harris 39.95 R. Guy 46.33
J. Harris 42.30 C. Wa11s 39.95
H. Granger 39.95 J. Dillard 40.80
R. Coles 39.95 T. Warren 44.20
G. Hopkins 39.95 S, Gibson 44.20
E. Lee 39.95 J. Franklin 39.95
R. Alexander 39.95 J. Morrie 39.95
J. Williams 39.95 J. Dabner
39.95
J. McCullar 39.95 W. Harris 39.95
W. Pape 39.95 J. Harris 42.30
E: Hale 39.95 H. Granger 39.95
E. Staten 39.95 R. Coles
39.95
W. Clayborn 39.95 G, Hopkins 41.65
Mrs. T. Claiborne 500.00 E. Lee 41.65
American-LaFrance Foamite 5,435.28 R. Alexander 39.95
F. Reese 150.00 J. Williams 39.95
F. Reese 150,00 J. McCullar 39.95
B. Q. Whitten 137.50 W. Pope 41.65
C. Duncan 137.50 E. Hale 41.65
T. Nichols 130.00 E. Staten 41.65
J. Massey 125.00 W. Clayborn 39.95
C. Hopper 130.00 B. Barnett 21.50
J. DeRome 137.50 Bolin Engineering 21.11
C. McNeil 125.00 Carey Eqpt. 12.50
B. Ellison 170.00 Chalmers Motor Co. 342.77
J. Smith 200.00 Chootaw 93.08
S. Smith 141.93 Crittenden County Times 71.36
M. Hudson 86.67 R. Currie 18.60
0. Hatton 139.00 Oliver P. Cobb Co. 40.00
W. Murphy 175.00 Dacus Lbr. Co. 7.14
W. Darby 12$.00 Delta Ice Co. .48
M. Howell, 54.50 Easo Standard Oil Co. 73.39
M. Neal 49.50 Eden Pontiac Co. 189.18
E. Co per 50.00 Farmers Supply Co. .69
W. Gregory 75.00 Mrs. A. Manchester 9.50
R. Spicer 35.00 Hamilton Clinic 17.00
J. Brown 30.00 Johnson Auto Co. 13:1.74
E. Arnold 45.05 Ben Klinke Motor Co. 2.14
E. Hudson 39.95 Lion Oil Co. 385.12
R. Guy 39.95 J. Lewis 26.60
C. Walls 39.95 Manning Lbr. Co. .51
T. Warren 39.95 Mayer Myers Paper Co. 64.38
S. Gibson 39.95 Mid-South Oxygen 6.50
J. Franklin 39.95 Newberry Eqpt. Co. 437.50
J. Morris 28.90 02burn.Abston &~.Com~eny 90.57
J. Dabnor 39.95 Peoples Mercantile Co. 87.71
W. Harris 39.95 Royal Typewriter Inc. 4.59
J. Harris 42.30 Riechman-Crosby Co. 96.12
H. Granger 39.95 Spalding Tire Co. 3.50
R. Coles 39.95 Sumner Fire Prevention Service 12.00
G. Hopkins 39.95 Union Auto Electric 14.22
E. Lee 39.95 p. J. Upton 15.00
R. Alexander 39.95 W. M. Machine Shop 13.00
J. Williams 39.95 Wallin, Dickey and Rich 16.13
J. McCullar 39.95 Dixector Internal Revenues 757.00
W. Pope 39.95 Dept. of Revenues 13.00
E. Hale 39.95 W. B. Fordyce 400.00
E. Staten 39.95 W. Seaton 25.00
W. Claiborn 39.95 D. Sackett 25.00
D. Hollenbeck 35.00 C. Rowton 50.00
E. Hill 39.95 J. Bledsoe 50.00
~:~_~
GENERAL FUND - CONTINUED GENERAL FUND - CONT QdUED
C. Foster X50.00 Willie Harris X39.95
0. Bollinger 50.00 J. Harris 42
30
J. Burrow 50.00 H. Granger .
39.95
F. Finley 50.00 R. Coles 42.50
P, Powers 50.00 G. Iiopkins 39.95
A. Manchester 50.00 E. Lee 39.95
A. Harris
S. Smith 150.00
92
141 R. Alexander 39.95
E. Rubens .
200.00 J. Williams
J. McCullar 39.95
39.95
J. Hillencamp 152.90 W. Pope 39.95
J. Hillencamp 15.00 E. Hale 39.95
M. Hudson 86.67 E. Staten 42,50
H. Holland 375.00 W. Clayborn 39.95
H. Holland 50,00 D, Hollenbeck 35.00
Bud Holland-Jail Meals 554.05 E. Hill 39.9$
B. Whitten 137.50 H. Carr 39.95
C. Ihzncan 137.50 C. Gibson 36,E
C. Hopper 130.00 0. Stepney 35.25
E. Beck 25.00 C. Bond 39.95
T. Nichols 130.00
J. DeRome 137.50
J. Massey 125.00 SE'y~ER REVENUE FUND
C. McNeil 125.00
W. Murphy 175.00 C. Tabor X51.28
0. Hatton 139.00 H. Palmer 44,30
W. Darby 125,00 C. Bond 29.33
W. M. Fire Dept. 591.00 C. Tabor 51.28
Mrs. M. B. Currie 35.00 C. Bond 39.95
G. Kietzman 350.00 H. Palmer 44.30
Mrs. 0. Maffai 45.00 A. E. Heagler, Engineer 437.0
J. F. Wright 350.00 C. Tabor 49,14
J. Smith, Jr. 200.00 H. Palmer 44.30
T. Stacy 30.00 C. Bond 41.23
Choctaw, Inc. 500.00 Chicago Rock Island & Pacific 20.00
T. Stacy 25.00 Director of Internal Revenues 4.80
M. Howell 64,45 C. Tabor 55,75
M. Neal 49.50 H. Palmer 44.30
E. Cooper 50.00 Sewer Revenue Bond Fund 2,000.00
w. Gregory 75.00
R. Spicer 36,50
M, Davis 78,20
J. Brown 30.00 STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND
E. Arnold 41.65
E. Hudson. 41.65 Cross County Gravel X220.62
R. Guy 39.95 Lehman-Roberts Co. 94,81
C. Walls 39.95 Missouri Pacific RR 213.41
J. Dillard 41.65 Choctaw, Inc. 10.61
T. Warren 32.73
S, Gibson 41.65
J. Franklin 39.95
J. Morris 37.83 FIREMEN~S PENSION & RELIEF FUND
W. Kelly 21.68
J. Dabner 39.95 T. H. McGough ~ 50.00
5 MILL AD VALORUf4 TAX FUI1D
Union Planters National Bank
& Trust Company $1,728.55
Upon vote, the Aldermen voted:
Aye: Bledsoe, Burrow, Finley, Foster, Manchester, and Rowton.
Nays None,
Motion was made by Alderman Bledsoe and seconded by Alderman Burrow: That the meeting
be adjourned until 7:30 P,M, Thursday, July 9, 1953, for a point meeting with the Planning
Commissicn at the Wonder City Cafe. Upon note, the Aldermen voted:
Aye: Bledsoe, Burrow, Finley, Foster, Manchester, and Rowton.
Nays None.
/~~i~~
~ r~ul ~,
ATTEST:
~~~TY CLERK