September 1, 195557'
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS,
__._.__HAD AND FOLD GN SEPTRMBER 1, 1955.
The Council of the 6ity of West Memphis met in a regular session at the City Hall
in said City at 3:00 P.M. on the let day of September, 1955.
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor, and upon roll call there were:
Present: Mayor H. B. Price presiding and the following Aldermen:
James Bledsoe, Bob Eden, Freeman Finley, Curtis Foster,
A. R. Manchester, P. B. Powers, and R. H. Ray, Jr.;
City Attorney Atlee Harris and City Clerk J. E. Himea.
Absent: Alderman 0. I. Bollinger.
It being determined a quorum was present,, the following proceedings were had
to-wit:
Minutes of Council Meeting on August 16, 1955, were read and approved.
Mayor Price announced the first order of business xould be a hearing on zoning
of the Fractional North Half of Northeast Quarter of Section 8, Township 6 North,
Range Nine Eaat as a "G" Heavy Tnduatrial District. No one appearing to object to
said zoning, an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance To Zone: The Fractional North Half
(Fr1.N'~) of the Northeast Quarter (NE~) of Section Eight (8 ), Township Six (6) North,
Range Nine (9) East, West of Ten Mile Bayou, containing 31.5 acres more or less i.n
the City of West Memphis, Arkansas" was read the first time by City Clerk J. E. Himea.
Thereupon, motion was made and seconded that the first reading of the ordinance be
approved. Upon roll call vote, the noting was as folloxs:
Yeas: Aldermen: Bledsoe, Eden, Finley, Foster, Manchester, Powers, and Ray.
Nays: None.
An ordinance entitled "An ordinance to zone the Fractional North Half (Fr1.N~)
of the Southeast Quarter (SE~) of Section One (1), Township Six (6) North, Range
Eight (8) Eaat, Iying East of the center line of Avalon Street extended North from
its point of intersection xith the South line of the North Half (t~~) of the South-
east Quarter (SE~) of Section One (1) in Crittenden County, Arkansas, as a "D"
Commercial Diatriet~" xaa read the second time, and motion xaa made and seconded
that the second reading be approved. Upon roll call vote, the voting xaa as folloxs:
Yeas: Aldermen: Bledsoe, Edeii, Finley, Footer, Manchester, Poxere, and Ray.
Nays: None.
An ordinance entitled "An Ordinance To Zone Avondale Gardena Subdivision,
Second Addition to Weat Memphid that had bean read the first time on August 2nd
and the second time on August 16, 1955 xaa read the third time. Afte}~ discussion
motion xaa made and seconded that the third reading of the ordinance be approved.
On roll call the voting xaa a5 follows:
Yeas: Aldermen: Bledsoe, Eden, Finley, Foster, Manchester, Poxera, and Ray.
Nays: None.
The Mayor then declared that the ordinance and the emergency section had been
duly passed, and thereupon he signed the ordinance in open Council meeting, his
signature xaa attested by the City Clerk under the seal of the City, and the
ordinance xaa numbered No. 307.
AN GRDINANCE TO ZONE AVONDALE GARDENS SUBDIVISIt7N, SECOND ADDITION
TO THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS
WHEREAS, notice xaa duly publibhed on the 15th day of July, 1955, that a hearing
before the City Council at 7:30 P.M. on Tuesday, August 2, 1955, for the purpose of
hearing all interested parties in connection xith the zoning of said laude hereinafter
described.
WHEREAS, at acid meeting it xaa requested that said lands be zoned as folloxs:
All lots in Hlock 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 to be zoned as
Class "A" Single Family Residential Matrict
and
WHEREAS, no persona appeared to protest against zoning of said lands and the
council Yinda that said lands should be zoned as requested, nox therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCII, OF THE CITY OF WEST P4EMPHIS:
SECTION I. "A" SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT: That the following lands,
to-xit: Blocks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 of Avondale Gardena Subdivision Second
Addition to the City of West Memphis, being located in the South Half (S ) of the
South Half (S~) of Section One (1 ), Toxnahip Six (6) North, Range Eight S) Eaat,
Crittenden County, Arkansas, be and the same are hereby zoned as an "A" Single
Family Residential District.
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SECTION II. ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH REPEALED: All Ordinances, or parts of
Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION III. COPY OF CfftDIlJANCE FIII':D FOR RECORD. A copy of this ordinance, when duly
certified by the City Clerk shall be aub~ect to being filed in the office of the Circuit
Clerk and Ex-Officio Recorder within and for Crittenden County, Arkansas, for record.
ENACTED AND ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Weat Memphis, Arkansas, this
1st day of September, 1955.
A Re-Plat of Blocks 1 thru 17, and the North Half of Block 18, Wheeler Subdivision,
City of Weat Memphis lying in the N~ Section 8, T-6-N, R-9-E, was presented by Attorney
C. B. Nance, Jr.; said Re-Plat having been recommended for approval by the Planning
Commission on Ju1,y 13, 1955. City Engineer James M. Howell informed the Council the
Utility Easements designated meet with requirements of the City. After discussion, motion
was made by Alderman Finley and seconded by Alderman Bledsoe: That the Re-Plat of Blocks 1
thru 17, and the North Half of Block 18, Wheeler Subdivision be approved, Upon vote, the
noting was as follows:
Yeas: Aldermen Bledsoe, Eden, Finley, Foster, Manchester, Powers, and Ray.
Nays: None.
The following estimates were presented:
Estimate No. 2 Foragren Brothers Ingram Boulevard Main Sewer $23,087.71
Estimate No. 9 Frank H. Ise & Co. Lamar L. Rodgers Memorial Pool 11,67b.42
Estimate No. ~ Frank H. Lee & Co. Wonder High Pool 2
881.80
Estimate No. 5 Goe Electric Co. Lamar L. Rodgers Memorial Pool ,
1,204.25
Statement of A. E. Heagler Supervision Sewer Syatema
Avondale Gardens First Addition
and Wheeler Sub-Division 96.00
After discussion, motion was made by Alderman Powers and seconded by Alderman Eden: That the
estimates as presented be approved. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Yeas: Aldermen Bledsoe, Eden, Finley, Foster, Manchester, Powers, and Ray.
Nays: None.
The following estimates for Fire Station No. 1 were presented:
I. M. Hanna Plumbing $ 1,132.32
L. E. Sanders 857. 2
Charles 5. Peete 1,124. 5
W. D. R. Construction Co. 16,893.07
Goe Electric Company 949.89
Mayor Price brought to the Councils attention that were were ad~ustmenta to be made in
Mr. Charles S. Peete~a statement and the Goe Electric Company Estimate. After discussion,
motion was made by Alderman Ray and s econded by Alderman Finley: That the estimates of
W. D. R. Construction, Hanna Plumbing Co., L. E. Sanders be approved and the Statement of
Charles S. Peete, Architect, and Goe Electric Company estimate be approved aub~ect to
approval of Mayor Price. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Yeas: Aldermen Bledsoe, Eden, Finley, Foster, Manchester, Powers, and Ray.
Nays: None.
The Building Inspector presented the following report:
Applications and Permits From August 16 to September 1, 1955
Application Denied: None
Applications Approved and Permits issued:
Estella McNeill
Charles Farr
Eddie Whitefield
J. C. Williams
Rowton Candy Co.
Clement & Norfleet
West View Realty Co.
Viola Jones
Rosia Hurst
Realty Sales & Development - 10
A. 0. Davis
Motion was made by Alderman Manchester and seconded by Alderman Powers:
That the report of the Building Inspector be approved. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Aldermen Bledsoe, Eden, Finley, Foster, Manchester, Pavers, and Ray.
Nays: None.
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Mayor Price advised the Council the Arkansas Highway Department had been
contacted as to making a survey in Weat Memphis for traffic li.ghta, and the
survey is to be made as soon as possible.
Mayer Price informed the Couno'1 the developers of two new subdivisions had
requested the width of streets in a residential area be reduced from 31 feet to 27
feet, and the streets would then be constructed of concrete instead of blacktop.
After discussion of street widths and apeciMcationa with Mr, A. E. Heagler,
Consulting Engineer, and City Engineer James M. Howell, Alderman Ray recommended
the City Engineer and Consulting Engineer A. E. Heagler assist City Attorney
Atlee Harris in preparing an ordinance specifying standards for construction of
streets in West Memphis.
Mayor Price advised the Council Mr. Charles S. Peete, and the Building
Committee had recommended ac ceptance of Fire Station No. 1, and it would be
necessary to set a date for the Official Opening. After discussion, the
opening was set for 7:30 P.M. September 6, 1955.
Motion was made by Alderman Bledsoe and seconded by Alderman Finley to
approve, authorize, ratify, and or oonfirm payment of the following:
GENERAL FUND GENERAL FUND - CONTINUED
W. K. Ingram X15.00 W. Hill X91.38
McCaa Chevrolet 1111.60 J. Harris 99.00
McCaa Chevrolet 1111.70 J, Dabner 91.38
McCaa Chevrolet 1111.70 F. Johnson 91.38
Chalmers Buick 1890.02 J. McCullar 91.38
McCaa Chevrolet 1815.17 T. Moseey 91.38
Dept. of Rev. 43.89 G, fiopkina 93.50
Dept. of Rev. 43.89 E. Lee 91.38
Dept. of Rev. 43.89 J. Watson 91.38
Dept. of Rev. 68.24 W. Smith 87.98
Eden Pontiac 2175.00 J. Pulliam 91.38
B. Whitten 150.00 F. Biahep 91.38
C. Duncan 142.50 W. Crawford 91.38
J. DeRome 142.50 W. M. Recreation 1000.00
C. McNeil 142.50 0~ Upton 1040.46
V. Raanines 142.50 P. Romines 1000.00
R. Riddick 130.D0 W. Smith 3.40
R. Sim-nons 130.00 H. Johnson 5.00
D. Steven 125.00 A. Goe 5,00
L. McCulley 125.00 J. Howell 5,00
B. Masters 125.00 Midsouth Gas 19.02
C, Byrd 125.00 E, Anderson 150.00
E. Jarman 125.00 Bus3.nesa Men's Assurance 203.64
J. '~asey 125.00 H. Price 400.00
J. Howell 300.00 J. Rimes 50.00
R. 0-Bryant 150.00 F. Owen 50.00
B. Ellison 170.00 R. Ray, Jr. 50.00
F. Naylor 175.00 J. Bledsoe 50.00
W. Perrino 175.00 C. Foster 50.00
H. Johnson 1.37.50 0. Bollinger 50.00
E, Anderson 175.00 R. Eden 50.00
W. Aarby 130.00 F. Finley 50.00
A. McKay 125.00 P. Powers 50.00
W. Kaplan 125.00 A. Manchester 50.00
J. Lewis 125.00 A. Harris 300.00
S. Smith 156.00 S. Smith 156.00
R. Herr 96.67 R. Herr 96.67
D. Bakke 96.67 E, Rubens 200.00
V. Romines 1-42.50 J. Hillencamp 192.90
ii. Ruslu.ng 125.00 D. Bakke 96.67
E. Arnold .90.95 ii. Holland 375.00
E. Hudson :99.90 B. Holland-rieals 700.70
M. Williams 80.25 B, Whitten 150.00
C. Blunt 90.95 C, Duncan 142.50
S. Gibson 90.95 J. DeRome 1112.50
E. Staten 90.95 C. McNeil 142.50
W. Gannaway 90.95 V. Rominea ].42.50
P. Braxton 80.25 R. Riddick 130.00
R. Wardlow 80.25 R. Simmons 130.00
E. Hill ;64.13 D. Steven 125.00
M. Kemp 1110.80 L. McCulley 125.00
G. Ferguson 118.10 B. rtastera 125.00
C, Garrett 74.75 W. LSmith 25.00
M. Howell 118.10 C. Byrd 125.00
J. Ke11y 162.50 E. Jarman 125,00
P. Rogers 162.50 J. rlassey 125.00
J. Gilliam 137.50 J. Sparkman 100.00
R. Coles 90.95 L. Switzer 100.00
rs. scales 6.38 J. xowell 300.00
A. Jefferson 80.25 R. O~Bryant 150.00
D. i)uvall ;87.20 J. Naylor 175.00
R. McKee, Jr. 18.75 M. Highshoe 45.00
W. Harris 99.00 Mra. V. Frazier 28.00
c. Mosley 91.38 L, Soles 2.50
L. Key 91.38 Mrs. 0. r4affa3 45.00
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GENERAL FUND-CONTINUED
E. Anderson X175.00
0, Hatton 150.00
W, Darby 130.00
A . 1dcKay 125.00
J. Lewis 125.00
w, xaplan 125.00
L. Ilarrell 125.00
J. Moore 125.00
0. Kirkdoffer 125.00
C. Powers 125,00
W, M. Fire Dept. 612.00
I. xanna 5.00
H. White 5.00
W. Perrine 5.00
J. McKay 5.00
I. Manna 5.00
H. White 5.00
W, Perrine 5.00
H, Rushing 125.00
E. Arnold 90.53
E. Hudson 95.85
M, Wi].liama 76.88
C. B1'~nt 89.68
S, Gibson 89.68
E. Staten 87.],3
W. Gannaway 87.]3
P. Braxton 76.88
R. Wardlow 76.88
M. Kemp 140.80
G. Ferguson 118.10
C. Garrett 74.75
M. Hawe11 118,10
J. Rally 162.50
P. Rogers 162.50
J. Gilliam 137.50
R. Coles 89.68
M. Soelea 19.13
A. Jefferson 70.50
D. Duvall 82.00
s• vaughn 15.00
W. Harris 90.00
c. Mosey 87,98
L. Key 87.98
g. Po§ely 87.98
E, Dansberry 87.98
B. Hale 87.98
W, Hill 87.98
J. Harris 98,10
J. Dabner b8.43
F. Johnson 8b,7o
J. McCullar 86.70
T. Mose],y 96.05
G. Hopkins 92.65
~. Lee 76.93
J. Watson 87.98
J. Pulliam 87.98
F. Bishop 87.98
W, Crawford 83.73
E. Hill 87.98
J. Holcomb 14.20
D. Duval 13,60
Director Internal Rev. 9].8.30
PUBLIC UTILITY BOND CONSTRUCTION FUND
A. E. Heagler 96.00
Forsgren Brothers 23,087.71
PUBLIC UTILITY BOND CONSTftUCTTON
Forsgren Drothera
Forsgren Brothers
Public Utility Bond Fund
A. E. Iieagler
W. II. Utility Com.
Choctaw, Inc.
Choctaw, Tnc.
Choctaw, Tnc.
A, E. Heagler
A. E. Heagler
CITY PROPERTY CONSTRUCTION
W. R. Ingram
Royal Typewriter
Manning Lumber
I. M. Hanna
Sun Vertikal B].~ds
I. M. Hanna
L. E, Sanders
C. S. Peete
Wallin, Dickey and Rich
Goe Electric
SWIl'IMING POOL CONSTRUCTION
Goe Electric
H. White
Ark. Plumbing
Frank H. Lee
Frank H. Lee
L. Rodgers Pool
Frank H. Lee
Frank H. Lee
L. E. Sanders
Memphis Casket Co,
Frank H. Lee Co,
Frank H. Lee Co,
Goe Electric
W. Hartin
R. Upton
M. Hemphill
C. Johnson
B. Caffey
E. Scarbrough
J. Coburn
J. Loftin
D. Cleveland
B. Stevenson
L. Loftin
M. Smith
R, McKee, Jr.
C, Johnson
$2,748.71
3,297.92
1,375.00
868.33
23,426.50
8,091.90
10,466.02
1,669.83
250.00
750.00
$~ 19.1.25
191.25
1,483.65
1,800.00
541.10
1,132.32
857.42
1,105.29
16,893.07
949.89
$374.83
984.96
1,290.45
5, 099.65
14,739.68
50.00
8,182.10
10,893.24
3,384.76
68.10
11,674.42
2,881.80
1, 204.25
71.80
62.50
65.00
85.00
45.50
65.00
23.75
32.50
25.00
22.50
30.00
30.00
112.50
15,00
STREET IMPROVEMENT
Amercian Creosote Works
Garrison Ready_17ix
$1,417.99
507.13
FIRErtET1 ~S PENSION & RELIEF HUND
T. H. McGough
W. Plurphy
Bank of GTest Memphis
50.00
175,00
2,520.00
Upon vote, the vote was as follows;
Yeas: Aldermen: Bledsoe, Eden, Finley, Foster, Manchester, Powers, and Ray,
Nays: None.
No further business coming before the Council, motion was made by Alderman Bledsoe and
seconded by Alderman powers to adjourn. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Aldermen: Bledsoe, Eclen, Finley, Foster, Plancliester, Powers, and Ray,
Nays: Alone.
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