April 19, 1956MINUTES OF A REGDLAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF' THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS,
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The Council of the City of West Memphis met in a regular session at the City Hall in
said City at 3:00 P.M. on the 19th day of April, 7956.
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor, and upon roll tali there were:
Present: Mayor H. B. Price presiding and the following Aldermen:
James Bledsoe, 0. I. Bolinger, B. J. David, Bob Eden. J. E. Himes,
P. B. Powers, R. H. Ray, Jr. and L. E. Ro]eson; City Attorney
Atlea Harris and City Clerk S. L. Sims.
Absent: None.
Reading of Cotmcil Minutes of Meetings of April 5, 72, and 17th was dispensed with
until the next regular Meeting of the Council.
Mr. E. F. Bledsoe, Commissioner of Curb and Gutter District No. 1 presented to the
Council, the following report:
AMENDMENT TO THE REPDIiT OF COMMISSICNERS
OF
C~i.B AND GUTTER ]I~R.OVEMENT D]STRTCT N0. 1
OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS
TO THE HONORABLE MAYCR AND CITY COUNC]Z
OF TBE C73'Y OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS:
We, the undersigned, the du]y elected Commissioners of Curb and Gutter improvement
District No. 1 of Weat Memphis, Arkansas, hereby report that our attention has been ca7.7.ed
to the fact that we made an error in report of the coat of the improvement, and we desire
to amend our report~by stating that tire have ascertained that the coat of improvement,
exclusive of interest, will be ~1~03,778.00, which is leas than 60~ of the assessed value
of the real property is the Dlstrict as ahoxn by the last comitq assessment. In all
other respects our report remains as originally filed.
This 19 day of April, 1956.
/S/ GILBERT D. JAY ]:lI
HUGH CHALMERS
E. F. BIEDSME
After discussion, the following Resolution was introduced in writing by Alderman David,
xho moved the Resolution be adopted, the motion was seconded by Alderman Eden:
RESOLUTI~J
WHEREAS, The Coaani.saioners of Curb and Gutter Improvement District No. 1 of
West Memphis, Arkansas, have made an amended report to the City Cotmcll; now, therefore,
HE 1T RESOLVED, that the amended report of the Commissioners of Curb and Getter
Improvement District No. 1 of Weat Memphis as of this day be filed and the same is hereby
approved.
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IIpon vote, the Aldermen voted as follows:
Yeas: Aldermen: B]edsoe. Bolinger, David, Eden, Himes, Powers, Ray, and Roleson.
Nays: Nona.
Mr. E. F. Bledsoe, Commissioner of Street Improvement District No. 2, a]so presented
to the Council the following report:
AMENDMENT TO THE REP~7.T OF COMMISSIONERS
OF
STREET 7I9PR.OVEMENT D75TRICT N0. 2
OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS
TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND C1~Y COUNCII,
OF THE CTfY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS:
We, the undersigned, the dulq elected Commissioners of Street Improvement District
No. 2 of Weat Memphis, Arkansas, hereby report that our attention has been called to the
Pact that we made an error in report of the coat of the improvement, and we desire to amend
ovr report by stating that tre have ascertained that the cost of improvement, exclusive of
interest, will be ~lil~8,713.00, which is less thaw 60% of the assessed value of the real
property in the District as shown bq the last cointy assessment. In a]1 other respects our
report remains as originally filed.
This 19 day of April, 1956.
/S/ GTLBERT D. JAY III
HUGB CAeT.~nsas
E. F. BLEDSOE
The report was discussed, and the following resolution was introduced in writing by
Alderman Eden, who moved the resolution be adopted, the motion was seconded by
Alderman Rimes:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Commissioners of Street Impravement District No. 2 of
West Memphis; Arkansas, have made an amended report to the City Council; now
therefore
BE TT RESOLVED, that the amended report of the Commissioners of Street
Improvement District No. 2 of West Memphis 8s of this day be filed and the same
is hereby approved.
Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Yeas: Alderman: Bledsoe, Bollinger, David, Eden, Hines, Powers, Ray, and Roleson.
Nays: Nose.
Recommendation of Planning Commission for zoning and rezoning of Haisch Subdivision
was fully discussed, and date of hearing set for May 17, 1956, at 3 P.M. Motion was
made by Alderman Bledsoe and seconded by Aldermen David: That the City Clark be
instructed to have Notice of Hearing for May 17, 1956 published. Upon vote, the voting
was as follows:
Yeas:' Aldermen: Bledsoe, Bollinger, David, Eden, Hines, Powers, Ray, and Roleson.
Nags: None.
Application for occupation license for sundry afore at 617 S. 19th by
Ollive Townsend that the Planning Commission had reco:mnended be denied was presented.
Motion was made by Alderman Blsdaoe and seconded by Alderman Roleson: That the action
of Planning Commission on application of Ollie Townsend be sustained. Upon vote, the
voting was as follows:
Yeas: Aldermen: Bledsoe, Hollinger, David, Eden, Hines, Powers. Ray, and Roleson.
Nays: None.
The accotmts payable for March, 1956, were as follows:
GENERAL FUND X10,260.70
Motion was made by Alderman Powers and seconded by Alderman Bledsoe: That the
accounts payable for March as presented be approved. Upon vote, the voting was as
follows:
Yeas: Aldermen: Bledsoe. Bollinger, David, Eden, Aimes, Powers, Ray, and Roleson.
Nays: None.
Report of the Building Inspector for applications and permits from April 5th to
April 19th was presented and read.
Applications Denied:
T. A. Dicks
Mathew Brazill
Mra. Dan Randls
Jimmie Eldridge
Applications kpproved:
J. M. Kirtl~
iIim Jones
Eugene Hats
Clara H, Crawford
Bowers & Wood
Fred Blocker
Herman Spicer
Mrs. Billy Maxwell
Crittenden County Times
R. F. Sullivan
G. W. McAuley
Jessie Miller
Gladys Beard
Paul Parini
E. 0. Cordell
Motion was made by Alderman Powers and seconded by Alderman Rimes: That the action of the
Building Inspector be approved. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Yeas: Aldermen: Bledsoe, Bollinger, David, Eden, .Rimes. Powers, Ray, and Roleson.
Nays: None.
Request of Rev. Otto Teague, Forrest City District Superintendent of the Methodist
Church, that the City fnrni.ah enginee ring charges for the street where the Methodist
Church contemplates construction of a church in the eastern section of the City is
Wheeler Subdivision was considered. The cost of the engineering charges was estimated
to be between 83,000 aad 84,000. The concensua of opinion of the Council was that
Rev. Otto Tegue be notified the City could not legally or 3nstifibly pay the engineering
charges for the street.
The Council was informed plans and specifications are being prepared for construction
of a National Guard Armory, and the City had been requested to have a resolution adopted
stating the City wrnil d •'*ticipate 25~ in the cost of the Armory. The matter was discussed,
and motion was made by Alderman Ray and seconded by Alderman Blsdsce: That proper Resolution
be prepared by the City Attorney whereby the City would agree to pay one-fourth of the cost of
the armory subject to approval by the City of the plans and apecificationa. Upon vote, the
voting was as follows:
Yeas: Aldermen: Bledsoe, Bollinger, David, Eden, Himes. Powers, Ray, and Roleson.
Nays: None.
City Attorney Atlee Harris advised the Council of Arkansas State Statutes regarding
issuing of vehicle license to members of the Arkansas National Guard, aad requested action
of the Council oa the matter. After discussion, motion was made by Aldermaa Himes sad
seconded by Alderman Roleson: That the City Clerk be authorized to issue City .Vehicle License
as preaeribed by Ordinance llt5 to members of the Arkansas National Guard who reside in the
City without charge, and City Attorney Atlee Harris be requested to prepare proper resolution
therefor. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Yeas: Aldermen: Bledsoe, Bollinger, David, Eden, Himes, Powers. Ray, and Roleaon.
Nays: None.
Complaints as to improper operation aad stopping of buses on the City streets at
intersections were discussed, and the City Attorney requested to write the Bus Compa~* and
request they discontinue said improper stopping and operations.
Motion was made by Alderman Powers and seconded by Alderman Bledsoe to approve, authorize,
ratify, and/or confirm payment of the following bills:
GENERAL FUND
Ark. Paint and Qlass Co. 817.b5 F. Naylor 822.68
Auto Elec. 9.00 S, Smith 24.00
~ill~s Electric 5.04 B. Whitten 150.00
rs and Wood 119.9? C. Duncan 11.12.50
G. F, Cake Co, 16,16 C. McNeil 147.50
Crittenden Covaty Times 84.43 V. Romines 150.00
Hob Duncan 38.50 R. Riddick 735.00
Eden Pontiac 17.19 D. Steven 125.00
Fire Engineering 6.00 L, McCulley 130.00
Fuller Alinement 120.00 B, Masters 125.00
Farmers Supply 28.98 C. Byrd 125.00
Garrison Ready-Mi.a 165.75 E. Jarman ]30.00
Hawkins Eqpt. 640.23 J. Massey 125.00
Higgins Generator 4.63 J. Sparkman 125.00
Johnson Ado 8.55 L. Switzer 125.00
King Chemical 41.82 H. Harris 125.00
Kenos Radio 14.85 J. Allen ]25.00
Ben Klinke Motor 1.07 M. Davies 125.00
Dr. McKeoWan 10.00 C. ~avba 125.00
McCaa Chevrolet 13.17 J. Houston 125.00
PicGaw-fill Hook Co. 7.79 M. Ward 125.00
Martia Petroleum 15.52 J. Howell 300.00
Manning Lumber 131.62 B, Ellison 170.00
Mills-Morris 3.30 F. Naylor 175.00
Mamphia Machine 87.21 W. PAlrrine 175.00
Memphis Rubber Co. 222.40 S
5 ith 156.00
Mid~outh Oxygen •90 ,
R. Herr 100.00
Mariwether Apothecary 18.1 B, ~y 100.00
Ozbvrn-Abston 1!:0.86 E, Aaderaon 175.00
Paper Products Co. 54.24 0. Hatton 150.00
Rays Electric 10.36 W. Darby ]Jj0.00
J. A. Riggs 29.93 A. McKay 130.00
Remington Rand 1.34 47, Kaplan 125.00
summer Fire 1.50 D, g~.•=•eu 125.00
W, L. Smith, Jr, 17.50 J. Lewis 125.00
Tayloe Paper 21.65 p, Moore 125.00
C. J. Upton Co. 106.25 0. Kirkdoffer 125.00
H. Mite 18.50 C. Powers 125.00
Wallin, Dickey & Rich 1.53 0, Riyyh~g 125.00
W, M. Auto Works 14.50 T. Burkhart 125.00
W, M. Scrap Iron 7.65 J. Landrum 125.00
Welders Supply Co. 1.BD R, Simmons 125.00
Hilar Johnson 137.50 J. Scott 125.00
MidSouth Gee 245.40 C. Griffin 125.00
Southwestern Bell Telephone 194.52 W, Harris 98.10
W, M. Utility comm. 35.92 C. Mosley 92.65
GEr1ERAL FI1rID - CON1'INDED P. Braxton $76.88
G. Ferguson 150.00
L. Key Vv87.13 M. Howell u8.10
E. Hale 87.73 C. Garrett 75.00
W, Hill 57.13 J. Ke71y 732.50
J. Harris 98.10 J. Gi]lham 732.50
J. Dabney 92.65 H. Rushing 732.50
J. McCullar 87.]3 ri. Kemp 70.72
W. Gannaway 87.73 A. Jefferson 92.65
F. Johnson 87.13 M. ~cl.aes 27.38
T. Mosley 98.10 G. i7lham 4.1Q
E. Lee 92.65 Director Internal Rev. 1,055.60
J. Watson 87.73 F, Naylor 7.84
R. Wardlow 67.13 H. Price 400.00
E. Hi71 87.]3 S. Sams 50.00
B. Arnold 90.53 F. Owen 50.00
E. Hudson 95.85 R. Ray, Jr. 50.00
C. Blunt 90.53 J. B]sdsoe 50.00
G. Hopkins 90.53 L. Ro7.eson 50.00
American Fire Apparatus 765.52 0. Bollinger 50.00
American LaFrance 61.75 R. Eden 50.00
Bowers and Wood 1.53 B. David 50.00
Boi]sr Inspect. Dapt. 1.50 P. Powers 50.00
Broadway Furniture 8.06 J. Himes 50.00
Ca3.xaes & Brothers ]3.02 A. Harris 300.00
Choctaw, 7:nc. 546.30 S. Smith 156.00
C7:ement Safety Eqpt. 20.18 R. Herr 100.00
Critteaden Courtly Times 539.62 S. Smith 7,5,20
Eden Pontiac 22.80 S, ltnbens 200.00
Esso Standard 1,231.24 J. Hillencamp 232.90
Finlay Electric 93.56 B, May 100.00
Garrison Ready-Mix 56.50 H. Holland 385.00
Hanna-McCoy 5.50 Bud Holland-A1ea7s 1279.60
Hawkins Eqpt. 44.03 B. Whitten 150.00
Hamilton Clinic 2.00 C. Dnncan 142.50
Ho7.laad Motor 2.16 C. McNeil 147.50
Jones Track Lines 7.0.71 D. Romines 150.00
Johnsoa Auto 5.95 R. Riddick 735.00
Beaklinke Motor 7.35 D. Steven 125.00
K].indworth Ins. 55.12 L. McCu]1ey 130.00
Lewis Sa7.ea 6.00 B. Masters 125.00
Leigh Esao 4.90 W. Smith 25.00
McMillan Implement 10.82 C. Byrd ]25.00
McCaa 9.76 E. Jarman 130.00
May, Graves, McCaa 118.42 J. Massey 125.00
Martin Petro 35.70 J. Sparkman 125.00
Meriwether Apothecary 15.41 I.. Switzer ]25.00
Motor Book 8.00 B. Harris 125.00
M371s-Morris 22.40 J. A71en ]25.00
Mid-South Oi.l ?2.00 r. Davies 125.00
Manning Lbr. 10.87 C. Graves 125.00
Ozburn-Abston 95.36 J. Houston 725.00
Peter Pirach 101.111 rI. Ward 125.00
Rays Electric 40.21 J. Howell 300.00
J. A. Rigs 25.64 J. Naylor 175.00
Spalding ire 4.25 B. Ellison 150.00
Standard Parts 72.49 r1. Highshoe 70.00
S~reme Products 191.95 2'ss. D. Frazier 30.00
T~loe Paper 33.35 Firs. 0. Maffei 45.00
C. J. IIpton ]119.48 W. Perrine 200.00
Wallin-Dickey & Rich 96.37 T. Stacy 30.00
W. M. Laundry 10.54 E. Anderson 175.00
W. M. Machine 7.50 0. Hatton 150.00
W. M. Electric 11.11.1]. W, Darby ]110.00
We7.ders Snpply 1.80 A. McKay 7,30.00
Wray Williams 57.27 J. Lewis 725.00
W, M. Toggery 1,777.24 W. Kaplan 125.00
Southwestern Beu 51.70 L. Harrell ]25.00
Sam Jones 971.60 J. Poore 725.00
H. White 5.00 0. Kirkdoffer 725.00
I. Hanna 5.00 C. Powers 125.00
YJ. Perrine $.00 T. Burkhart 125.00
GENERAL FUDID -CONTINUED
J. Landrum ,"125.00
R. Simmons 125.00
0. Rushing 125.00
J. Scott 125.00
C. Griffin 125.00
W. M. Fire Dept. 6b,00
Buaittesa Mans Asavrance 238.89
W. Harris 106.20
C. Mosley 100.30
L, xeq 94.35
E. Hale 94.35
w• Hill 94.35
J. Harris 101.70
J. Dabner 100.30
J. McCul7.ar 94.35
W. Gannadwaq 94.35
F. Johnsoa 94.35
T. Mosley 106.20
E. Lee 100.30
J. Watsson 94.35
R. Wardlow 94.35
E. Hill 90.95
E. Arnold 94,78
E. Hudson 100.35
C. Blunt 94.78
G. Hopkins 94.78.
P. Braxton 7.23
A, Nolan 70.50
G. Ferguson 150.OD
P1. Howell 118.10
C. Garrett 75.00
J. Relay 132.50
J. Gil]ham 150.00
x. Rushing 132.50
t:. Kemp 132.50
A. Jefferson 96.90
M. Scales 21.38
J• ~'~P 70.50
FIREI~N~S PENSION & REL1II~' FUND
T. McGovgh fy50.00
W ~hv 175.00
Upon vote, the Aldermen voted:
Yeas: Aldermen; Bledsoe, Bollinger, David, Eden, ximes, Powers. Ray, and Rolesan.
Nays: None.
No further business appearing, motion was made by Alderman Bledsoe and seconded by
Alderman Eden to ad3oura. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Yeas: Aldermen: Bledsoe, Dollinger, David, Eden, FLimes, Powers, Ray, and Roleson.
Nays: Nose,
ATTEST: _c+~ • ~ ./r
CLERK
- - MAYOR
APPROVED: I~7AY 3, 1956