October 4, 195610;
?U'I'_r',S 01 1 3.:Gt)1i„ut I' TIiiG 0: P:.T.', CITY CCUI:CI?~ C TIC CITY 0 :•LTST cSiSHIS, st~:;tL'1S.3S,
h.iD ~12]D r3GLD ON OCTOT3Dil. ~ 195 .
The Couttcil of the City of ?7esB ;.;phis met in a regular session at the City Hall
in said City at 3:00 ~.Ii, on tl°.e 'ah day of October. 1°55.
'the meeting :•ras called to order b,* the ilaycr, and upon roll call there ;Ter°:
'_'resent: i:ayor H. 3. =rice presiding and the fellotT:.ng ildermen:
3. J. David, mob Widen, J. ~. Rimes, ii. H. may. Jr.;
i. 1. 3oleson, James 9ledsoe, and C. I. Dollinger; and
City 3ttorne;* ;aloe Harris.
hbsent: aderman ?, 3. :ewers.
It being determined a quortun eras present, the follotri.ng proceedings *.•rere had to-trit:
iinutes of Council ;looting on September 20. 1956, mere read and approved.
Iiayor trice informed the Council ??elta Ice Compare*, a partnership composed of
'dance i:. Thompson, Jr.. Soy :. ?Morley, and Ilina C. ;Morley, has agreed to execute in
favor of the City of West Memphis the following described property right-cf-:ray to
lay an eighteen inch concrete pire~-ne for the storm seirer system in Improvement
District iJc. 1: The Hest ten feet (10') of Lot Eight (S), Dloclc One (1) of the
II. L, Thompson Second _uldition to ti7e City of West Iiemphis, ':x~kansas. After
discussion. the following 3esolution Bras introduced in trriting by alderman Roleson,
;rho moved the 3esolution be adopted; the motion ?ras seconded by alderman David.
Upon vote, the voting :ras as follors:
Yeas: _7.dermen: David. Widen. Iiir:es. Ray, oleson, nledsoe, and Bollinger.
Hays: hone.
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`.JI~^v:e"+3, DsLT.4 ICs COI~.d?Y, a partnership compose3 of 'lance ii. Thompson, Jr. ,
Soy 3. Morley, and lira C. :erle~r has agreed to e:recute in favor of the City of
?lest lIe°:phis, .1r'.;ansas, aright of way ag-.ecment covering the foLotring described
lands situated in the City of West Memphis, County o3 Crittenden, State of 'ukansas;
to-wit:
The West ten feet (10') of Lot
~i~ht (8), Bloc?: One (1) of the
L. Thompson Second r,dditien
to the City of ~dest iiemphis,
rlcansas.
Wf~aFd,S, the right o£ tray agreement aforesaid contains the following restrictions:
"1 'the bottom of the concrete pipe]ine aforesaid shall be at least five feet ($')
belotr the surface of the ground.
2. The concrete pipeline :n_ll be cradled at both bottom and. top with concrete.
7elta Ice Company. a partnership, its successors and assigns, shall have the
right at any time to construct any type of building on the lands over the above concrete
pipe]ine, and to use said lands for an~* other purpose vrhich does not damage said concrete
pipeline.
!.~. The City of West :enphis and its Improvement Districts shall be limited in
reference to the repair and maintenance of said concrete pipeline to either end of
said pipeline and shall not have the right to enter, repair, or m1~.ntain the
concrete pipeline from the surface lands coveri-zg same unless specific permission
shall be obtained .'or such purpose from the then holder of the fee simple title to said
lands through zrhich the ecncretc pire]ine passes.
5. In the e*rent Delta Ice Company, a partnership, its successors or assigns shall
desire to build a building upon said property requiring a basement the City of West I:emphis,
11rl;ansas, trill rerove the concrete pipeLne at its e.;pense and Trill release this right of
*aay. "
':Ji.Risi,: , it appears to the best interest of the City of hest Plemphis, 'sl:ansas, that
said right of :ray agreement be accepted by the City of ~•~Test i'_crnphis, arl:ansas, with the
reservations therein contained.
iv C!•1 Ti~~i" Q'tL Bs IT 3^.SOLT'D by the City Council of the Cit~* of West I~iemphis,
.~.r'.:ansas, that the right of tray agreer„ent aforesaid frith the rese:^vatiens aforesaid 'oe
accepted by the City of West -=emphis, arl.ansas.
?~>LTI~~SS CIJ.? SIGIu:TU'u~S T1LIS 1~TH DdY OF OCTO~'?. 1555.
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`:eselution adoping Rules and regulations zor the hest liemphis Pire Department approved
on September F, 1°5b :ras read; thereupon, n;otior, zras made b~* tllde.man i?.ay; that the :Zesclution
as presented bo adopted, the motion tras seconded by Alderman Bledsoe. an open vote. the voting
was as follotrs:
Peas: Aldermen: David. Lden, lI_mos, D.ay. Roleson, Bledsoe, and Bollinger.
?la3~s: ',done.
PwSCiUTIC:$ 110.
_. Resolution entitled '~, aesclutien :ppro~_na mules and Regulations Adopted bl~ the
Counci'_. of the City of West .:emphis, Arkansas, or. September 1° " -.tended for the
general guidance cf the officers and. r;embers c_ the -Test . ~mpl:is :ire Department.
3e -~ resolved by the Council o£ the Cit; of 1'7est i:emphis. s?;ansas:
i711.,;~".S tho Tdest ::enphis ?ire Depytraent is in noel o_ rules an' regu].atiens nor the
general guidance o° the officers and members e" the ;Test liemphis rite Department; and
id11J^~^." certain rules and regulations tirere adopted by the West I;emphis Cit3r Council on
September r, 1°K~. and are attached hereto and rrac':e a part o_" the resolution:
BOUT TH~R~S'Or,~, BS IT ?,BSCL~D:
Trat the Cowzci7. of the City of West P`emphis, ~11-ansas does hereby adopt said. rules anC
regulations ir. their entirety and place upon the Chief of the Fire Department of the City of
West :empls. .~kansas, the duty o2 enforcing scid rules and regulations.
IT P'UiiTIp•.,'. °,SO_P."? tl;at the said. rules and ;{eCulaticns shall appl;,- to each and. ever~~
member of the ^ire Densstment o° the C_ „* of West ?.:c:;:piits and shall ~x cn£ercec? by the Chief
of said Department.
_:L7.DS i,i:il ::~GZT~':TICi:S inR i:,TV 'aT/'S^1 iy?=nTS ?L' __~Di.:,.::.,.;i
The rules and regulations herein containe^ a^e irtxd.c~' for the General guidance e^ the
Cf.'icers and members of the Piro Department and. not to cep*er evexy sp•ac1~"ic act of duty.
"ucl, must be 7.e" to tie ~a' .n _ ._isc ~., r r" the irdi-rdua, c.i:.' ,,... .,_ is enc, _.
-.~_ ~„ run_..L:~n,,. _ll 'epend upon the manner is :,;7_c t'~ _ "_c _ _ ..,..~<.,, c.,n.:uct
+1^-sse ~c,- _. p°_•^orm,a7cc c" their duties. .. strict conn~ance :._ 1 „he L~e~ er;'
„'ulat ions ~:n.' c2:^eiu?. eersire anon rnd atten riot, t^ - _ nrde,• _ thz c;:i ~ cots rr 11 tend
tc retain the respect and good opinion c-" the pubLc :;•iJch the Depar~t;rent noTr enjodrs
pppoved ~3' 'i'ho '.:Testy"e;,rohis Cit;- Council - :,epterioor 1°
RULES AND REGULATIONS
CHIEF OF DEPARTMENT
Sec. 1. The Chief of the Department shall, in addition to the duties imposed by
Ordinance, perform the following duties.
Sec. 2. He shall be the executive head of the Department and shall devote his entire
time to the discharge of the duties of his office, and shall exercise supreme command at ali
times when on duty.
Sec. 3. He shall have control of the assignment of 0£ficers and members to the various
stations and no permanent transfer o£ such Officer or member shall be made without his
approval.
Sec. Lt. He shall designate members of nay rank to temporarily perform the duties of
members of the next higher rank, and shall specify when necessary, the duties to be performed
by members.
Sec. 5. He shall conduct such inspections as he may deem necessary for the proper
fulfillment of his duties.
Sec. 6. He shall have power to summarily suspend arty member of the Department from
duty, for flagrant violation of the rules and regulations when the reputation and
disciplin of the department would suffer if such action were not taken. He shall promptly
report such suspension to the Mayor and to the City Council.
ASSISTANT CHIEF
Sec. 1. The rank of the Assistant Chief is next to the Chief in authority in the
Department.
Sec. 2. The Assistant Chief shall rank next to the Chief in Authority and shall
exercise the power of the Chie£ in his absense or inability to act at all times.
Sec. 3. THE ASSISTANT CHIEF SHALL:
a. Promptly notify the Chief of the Department verbally and by written report, of
all flagrant violations of laws, orders, rules, or regulations h5' members necessitating, in
his opinion, suspension from duty.
Respond to all alarms of £ire, as provided by the orders of the Department.
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Sec. la. He shall keep in addition to his other duties, act as the Departments Secretary.
Sec. $. He shall keep a complete and permanent record of each member of the
Department throughout such members connection therewith.
Sec. 6. He shall keep an accurate record of all fires and fire losses.
Sec. 7. He shall keep suitable records of all matters pertaining to the
operation .and mointenance of the Department.
Sec, 8. He shall prepare in conjunction with the City Clerk, semi-monthly
payrolls for the entire department and present same to the Chief for his approval
and signature.
Sec. 9. He shall, subject to the approval of the Chief of the Department,
make requisition to the Mayor and City Council for the purchase of all materials,
supplies, repairs, etc., necessary for the proper mointenance of the Department.
Sec. 10. He shall keep an accurate account and carefully file duplicate
copies of requisitions, payrolls and all other matter pertaining to the Department.
Sec. 11. He shall perform such other duties as the Chief of the Department
may prescribe.
CAPTAINS
Sec. 1. The rank of Captain is next below that of the Assistant Chief. They
shall have full charge of their respcctive companies.
Sec. 2. They shall assume command at fires when first to arrive, and shall
exercise full control until relieved by a superior Officer.
Sec. 3. They shall not allow their apparatus to be driven at a rate of
speed greater than can be maintained with safety; no racing in campetion with other
apparatus will be allowed under any circumstances. Existing traffic regulations
shall be strictly observed at all times except when responding to an alarm of fire
or other emergency. No one except a member o£ the Department shall be allowed to
ride upon their apparatus at any time. The Chief of the Department shall be the
only one to make any exceptions to this rule, and upon his approval persons othcr
than Department members shall be allowed to ride upon the apparatus.
Sec. 4. They shall be the commanding Officer of their respective companies at
fires and shall direct the operations of their men under the instructions of their
superior officers.
Sec. $. They shall promptly report to the Chief or their Assistant Chief a~}.
incompetency, neglect of duty, disobedience of orders, or violations of the rules and
regulations by any member of their respective company.
Sec. 6. They shall promptly report to the Chief all violations of the fire
regulations and ordinances which may come to their notice, also obstructions to
streets, or fire hydrants, by building materials, excavations,ctc.
Sec. ~. They shall set that the members of their respective companies
are properly trained and instructed in ail that pertains to efficient fire duty,
fire hydrants, strcct locations, etc., giving special attention to the training
of new members. They shall hold or cause to be held schools of instruction for
the above.
Sec. 8. They shall, in their respective compaines, preserve order and discipline,
require and enforce strict compliance with the rules and regulations and orders of
their superior officers; see that the premises and all department property is in good
order and kept neat and clean at all times; see that the personal habits of their men
are cleanly and each officer when in charge of a company shall be responsible for the
good conduct of his men.
Sec. 9. They shall see that all accessary work about quarters is completed
by 10:00 a, m. daily if possible.
Sec. 10. They shall perform such other dutics as may be prescribed by their
superior officers.
LIEUTENANTS
Sec. 1. The rank of Lieutenant is next below that of Captain.
Sec. 2. In the absence of their Captain, and when so designated by the Chief,
they shall have full authority of their company and shall bs hsld responsible as
commanding officer of such company. They shall make ail reports'to'ar through
Gptains. They shall make no changes during the absence of the Captain xithout
his permission or unless so ordered by a superior officer. When a fireman is
detailed as a Lieutcnant, acting, he shall be allowed ail the privileges of said
officer, and his orders must be obeyed as property as though issued by an offici-
ally appointed officer.
Sec. 3. They shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed by their superior
officers.
DRITIEi,S
Sec. 1. They shall, under direction o` their ccsnanding officer, have full charge o:
their engine, and shall be held responsible for the good condition and readines for service at
all times.
Sec. 2. They shall carefully examine the motor and all mechanical parts after each run; see
that the fuel tank. radiator. and oiling system is kept supplied; see that all frictional parts
are kept properly lubricated and that the motor and other mechanical parts are kept clean and
serviceable at all times. They shall inform their commanding officer whenever material, supplies
or repairs may be needed.
Sec. 3. They shall start the motors when coming on each day, and shall see that they are
in good working order.
Sec. fit. They shall have the motors clean and ready for inspection daily by 10:00 r''..I4.
except that an alarm would prevent such cleaning. 7n such case cleaning shall be done upon
returning from such an alarm and after the apparatus has been made ready for the next alarm.
Sec. l:A. They shall cut off all lights upon arrival at afire, unless it is necessary
to use same for the protection of men and equipment.
Sec. 5. They shall carefully instruct the members of their Company who may be detailed
as relief drivers as to the care and handling of the apparatus. and shall report any violation of
rules in regard to care of apparatus which may have occured during their absence.
Sec.- 6. Thc- relief drivers shall have charge of their apparatus on their shift, in the
absence of the drivers. They shall assume all the duties and responsibilities of the Drivers
but shall make no changes without his permission orniess so ordered by a superior of£icer-
Sec. 7. They shall perform such other duties as their superior officer may prescribe.
AI~~.i~, OPI'sRESTORS
5e c. 1. They shall report for duty promptly at the hour designated. and shall serve
each tour of duty as may be required by the Chief of the Department.
Sec. 2. They shall, upon reporting for duty. carefully inspect all instruments and
equipment to insure that they are in order to correctly transmit alarms and signals. They
shall be responsible for the proper reception of all alarms. signals and messages, and shall
transmit all alarms o£ fire without delay. When exact location is ]mown it shall be so
transmitted without any changes whatsoever to the Companies and Chief Officers.
Sec. 3. They shall note on the daily log. all particulars concerning signals received,
alarms sent out. trouble on lines, or anything else possible of interest to the Department
which may transpire during their tour o£ duty; they shall note the exact time and date at
which each matter of record took place and the name o£ the operator on duty.
Sec. !~. They shall before leaving their watch, thoroughly acquaint the operator report-
ing for duty, with every detail of existing conditions and shall see that every item o£ such
information is thoroughly understood. They shall report any mistakes made during their tour
o£ duty and what steps were taken to remedy the trouble. They shall report any tardiness or
remissness in duty on the part o° the relieving or preceding operator.
Sec. 5. They shall familiarize themselves with all duties. rules and regulations as
pertain to their service. They shall remain in their office at-all times unless properly
relieved and shall report to the Chief at the earliest possible moment inability to report
on regular tour of duty.
Sec. 6. They shall keep an accurate record of the time of receiving each alarm, the
name of the Officer in charge, companies responding. return of companies and any other details
pertaining to the alarm.
Sec. 7. They shall extend courteous treatment and pay such attention to visitors and
citizens calling for information as the duties of the office will permit, but loafing about
the office by personal friends is strictly prohibited.
Sec. 8. They shall not hold any unnecessary conversion over the telephone, nor permit
the use of same for other than Department business except in case of absolute necessity.
Sec. 9. They shall, without delay, notify the Chiefs o£ all alarms of fire within the
City.
Sec. 10. They shall not dispatch companies to alarms of fire outside the City limits of
the City of West riemphis without permission of the Chief or the Assistant Chief on duty.
Sec. 1'_. They shall perform such other duties as the Chief may direct or which may be
required by the Rules and Regulations of the Department.
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F~'~wN
Sec. 1. Firemen shall respond to all alarms with their respentive oompaniea,
while on duty, and in every case conform to and promptly and cheerfully obey the
RUL3S AND REGNTy:TICNS of the D:.FZ1?~'T, and perform such other duties in connection
with the D3FARTt'y`;T as their superior officers may require.
GEN_.RkL RULES AND R GUT~eiTI02d5
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'oTEST i~1E1IF'FIIS TIRE DEFARTi~IENT
Sec. 1. The full pail or uniformed force of the Department, except the
Chief of the 7epartment, shall be divided into two platoons or shifts, who shall
perform duty on alternate shifts as now provided by law and Ordinance.
Sec. 2. The Rules and Regulations, hereto fore promulgated, shall be for the
operation of the Fire Department and shall apply to both full time and volunteer
members. Volunteer members are cautioned that when in action at fires or drills or
at any other meeting that pertains to Fire Department business. shall conduct
~emselves in the same manner as if employed full time.
Sec. 3. Violation of any of the Rules and Regulations, heretofore promulgated.
insofar as they relate to the potrers and duties of the members, and are not in conflict
with provisions herewith, era still in force and must be strictly conformed with.
Sec. ~. All General and Special Orders that may be issued hereafter relating
to the discipline or duties of the members, shall be recognized and considered as a
part of these rules and regulations.
Sec. 5. iJithin thirty days. after adoption, of Fire Department Rules and
3egulations, all members of the ?•7est t4emphis Fire Department shall read and become
familiar with same. All members. after having read said Rules and Regulations and
are familiar 4rith same, shall sign a statement to that effect.
Sec. ~~. i-'embers shall report for duty on time and no shift or member shall go
"CFF DUTI^' until properly relieved. ~ a member fails to report for duty, the
commanding officer shall select a member of the Opposite Shift to remain on duty
until such member reports, or until properly relieved by the Chief of Department.
Sec. 7. I•fembers shall not be permitted toworlc in the place of aiy member of
the opposite shift unless such permission is granted by tho Chief of Department at
the request of members commanding Officer.
Sec. 5. ?"embers when addressing Officers. shall address thorn by their correct
title. No abbreviations, such as "Cgp~' or °Lieut° will be tolerated.
Sec. 9. Officers shall retain a proper reserve and exact a proper respect in
all official relations with their subordinates. being careful to abstain from violent,
abusive or immoderate language in giving orders and directions, as well as when
engaged in conversation with them.
Sec. 10. i[embers shall be treated impartially in assignments of duties and
otherwise. Prejudice on account of religion or politics will not be tolerated, nor
shall unfair advantage be taken of a subordinate becuase of his obligation to obedience.
Sec. 11. The comfort and convenience of members shall be given consideration and
promoted in every reasonable way consistent with the Rules and Regulations and the
fulfillment of the Departments obligation to the public.
Sec. 12. The Officers shall supervise the work of their men and see that it is
properly performed. They shall see that all Rules and Orders are strictly carried
out and obeyed.
Sec. 13. In case of alleged unjust treatment in violation of rules and regulations,
a member may prefer charges against a superior, but failure to substantiate such charges
shall render the accused member liable to disciplinary action.
Sec. 7t~. Officers and members are cautioned that the use of obscene, immoral,
profane or disrespectful language, agitation and acts tending to create dissention in
the Department or attempts to cast undue or unfavorable reflections upon any members
of the Department. will not be tolerated, Nor shall they engage in altercations
under any circumstances.
Sec. 1>'. It shall be the duty of all officers and members to attend all fires or
alarms when on duty. Failure to promptly respond with their respective apparatus shall
subject the offender to trial for neglect of duty.
Sec. 16. Commanding Officers shall see to it, that public convenience shall be
considered and rights of traffic considered and respected as far as possible; streets
shall not be needlessly obstructed by crov.*ding of apparatus into a united radius.
<apparatus not engaged shall be '_;ept out of the way of apparatus in action.
Sec. 17. Officers and members shall be held responsible at all times. whether on or
off duty, for conduct unbecoming a member of the Department or tending to lower the service
in the estimation of the public. i~iembers should be governed by ordinary rules of good
behavior observed by law abiding and self-respecting citizens.
Sec. 16. Pde officer or member of the Department shall have, cause to have, or allow.
any intoxicating lieuor. or narcotics, of any kd.n:. to be brought ir. or about the quarters;
nor shall they be directly or indirectly engages as a vendor of intoxicating liquors or
drugs, nor shall the~* be under the influence of any intoxicating liquor or drugs. 'iolation
of this rule shall be c,eemed as being sufficient cause for disch",ge from the Department,.
Sec. 19. Smoking on apparatus while responding to or returaiag from an alarm is
strictly prohibited.
Sec. 20. At no time shall-persona other than regularly appointed members of the
Fire Department be allowed to Aide on the Apparatus.
Sec. 21. Officers are expected to set an example to their subordinates in the matter
of due regard and respect for the rules and regulations and in all matters pertaining to
proper discipline.
Sec. 22. Under no circumataneea shall any Officer or Member leave his quarters during
his hours of duty unless property relieved by the Chief of the Department.
Sec. 23. No Officer or member shall directly or indirectly, except by permission of
the Chief of the Departmut sell tickets, solicit mamiey, circulate any petitions, subscriptions,
or allow the use of his name or that of the Department, for aqy fair, exhibition, benefit raffle
or similar pro3ect.
Sec. 24. No Officer or member shall receive any fee or reward for serviced rondared as
a fireman, without the special permission of the Chief of the Department, nor shall say
Officer or member demand or receive from any person or persons, pay for services rendered in
the performance of their duties as a fireman.
Sec. 25. All members occupying quarters in the Fire Station shall be required to arise
not later than 6:00 A.M., snd all beds shall be made uP before 7:00 A.M. Beds shall not be
occupied between the hours of 6:00 A.M. and 8:00 F.Pf., except with the permission of the
commanding Officer.
Sec. 26. Dormitories shall be kept clean and neat at all times. Commanding Officer
shall see that all beds are neatly made uP when not in use and bed linen kept clean.
Sec. 27. No women shall be allowed to loiter about any Fire Station. Women having
business to transact witch members shall have permission to do so, if they come as visitors
they shall be received by the commanding Officer. No idle coavereatien or indiscreet conduct
with women, in or about quarters will be to]srated.
Sec. 28. No Officer or member shall engage is anq controversy or dispute upon political
or regiigiova topics to the extent of becoming angry or bringing on altercations.
Sec. 29. To guard against collisions and accidents when responding to alarms, Commanding
Officers shall ~e that their apparatus slaws down to a safe rate of speed on approaching all
congested areas, ffilroad crossing and blind corners.
Sec. 30. Officers and members for whose use department machines and automobiles are
provided shall exercise care and ~ndgment in the use of same. Their use for other than
depar^hment business is strictly prohibited. Careless or reckless driving of Department
machines or automobiles shall aub~ect the offender to disciplinary aetien.
Sec. 31. Whenever any member of the Department is enable to report for duty on account
of aickneea or in3ury, he shall cause such fact to be promptly reported to his company Officer,
who shall immediately notify the Chief.
Sec. 32. All Officers aadmembers when answering any telephone in the Fire Station shall
give their name sad title.
Sec. 33. Officer and members off duty and on leave of absence, including vacations, will
not be permitted to leave the City without first securing permission from the Chief of the
Department.
Sec. 34. Officers sad members shall positively not loan any Fire Department property,
tools or equipment, except on permission of the Chief or Assistant Chief.
Sec. 35. All general orders received at company quarters shall be read to the members
by the commanding Officer of the company sad posted.
Sec. 36. A71 members of the Department shall be required to present at all times a
neat and clean appearance, and will be held peraonal]y responsible for their conduct whether
on or off duty.
Sec. 37. No member of the Department will be permitted to leave afire for any reason,
unless excused by the Officer in Charge.
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Sec. 38. Within one week after the appointment of a member, he shall sign a
statement that he has received a copy of the Rules and Regulations, and has read the
same and agrees to abide by them, and any amendments thereto. Such statement shall
be delivered to the Chief of Department and filed.
Sec. 39. The telephone system is maintained for the tranaactiaa of Fire
Department business. All messages should be brief and to the point concerning the
business being transacted, and extended conversation shall not be tolerated.
Sec. 1y0. No buainesa except "Fire Calla" shall be carried on over the
"Fire Telephone'+. Conversation over the house phone shall not extend longer than
five minutes duration at any one time. Long Distant calla shall not be made without
permission from the Chief of Department or the Officer in charge, record of such calls
shall be kept.
Sec. l~1. Department Officers and Operations are especially cautioned to see that
these rules and regulations are strictly observed.
Sec. 42. No one except the ranking Officer in command at a fire, shall give out
information to newspaper representatives for publication, unless directed by the Chief
or Msistant Chief, to do so.
Sec. 43. The wearing of uniforms and station clothes shall be left to the Chief
of the Department. Members are cautioned that they shall wear uniforms and clothing
that the Chief shall specify.
Sec. Lt1t. Officers sad Members when in action or on duty sad on all other occaeiona,
shall wear sufficient clothing to properly protect their health and the practice of
nearing ragged or torn clothing will not be tolerated. The wearing of nondescript hats,
cape and clothing is hereby prohibited.
Sec. 45. Drills and classes will be conducted for the benefit of Firemen. Officers
sad members shall attend all regular drills and say special course that is conducted for
our Department. All members shall report for drills on time. Regular Drills shall be
conducted bi-monthly, and every tton full tia~ member shall receive, for his attendance
at each said bi-month]y drillt the sum of three dollars (v~3.00). Whenever any member
shall fail to attend three (3j consecutive bi-monthly drills, he may, by actiaa of the
Chief, and with the approval of the Mayor and City Council, be discharged from the
Department.
Sec. l:6. The following acts, infractions, or violations of the Rules and Regulations
shall be deemed, upon comriction as sufficient cause for separation from the service:
1. Willful disobedience of lawful orders.
2. Disrespect or insolence toward a superior Officer.
3. Being under the influence oP intoxicating drink or drugs.
!:. Absent without leave.
5. Incompetency, lack oY energy, incapacity.
6. Driving any machine or apparatus of the Department, carelasaly or maliciomly,
is such a manner as to collide with and inJnr the vehicle or other property of
citizens, or any other wanton or malicious conduct whereby damage to citizens
or their property shall result.
T. Conduct unbecoming an Officer or Member of the Department.
8. Neglect or refusal to pay his 3nst debts.
9. Agitating or creating dissension in the Department or attempting in any manner
whatsoever to create dissatisfaction with any member or ill fee]ing against a~
member or members of the Department.
10. Publicly commenting uipon the official action of any Officer or the management of
the Department.
11. Making any false or unwarranted report, either publicly or otherwise.
12. Manhandling or fighting on duty.
13. Making a false report of illness or otherwise, to evade duty.
].li. The nee of abusive, obscene, indecent or profane language.
15. Conduct pre~ndicial to the public service.
Sec. 47. No plea of ignorance of these rules sad regulations on the part of the
offender will avail to relieve him of the liability imposed.
Mayor Price informed the Council the Annual Convention of the Arkansas Municipal
League will beheld 3n Little Rock on November 12th and 13th. The Mayor was authorized
to make arrangmenta for the Aldermen and City Attorney to attend the Convention.
The following statements and estimates were presented:
Choctaw, Inc. X1,469.09
W. K. Ingram - Halbert Area Sewer
Estimate No. 4 15,350.06
A. E. Heagler - Payment No. 10
Supervision Hulbert Area
Sewer 1,156.27
After discussion, motion was made by Alderman Eden and seconded by Alderman Bollinger:
That the statmenta and estimates be approved, sad Mayor and City Clerk be and they are
hereby authorized to issue checks for payment. Upon vote, the Aldermen voted:
Yeas: Aldermen: David, Eden, Bimes, Ray, Roleaoa, Bledsoe, and Bollinger.
Nays: None.
The Cotmcil was informed of necessity for transfer of $20,000.00 from the Public
Utility Bond Construction Fond of 1956 to the Went Memphis Utility Commission for water
pipe and materials. Motion was made by Alderman Bledsoe and seconded by Alderman Himes:
That the enm of $20,000.00 be traaaferrod from the Public Utility Bond Construction Fund
of 1956 to the West Memphis Utility Commission. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Yeas: Aldermen: David, Eden, Himes, Ray, Roleaon, Bledsoe, and Bollinger.
Nays: None.
Mayor Prise stated to the Council the members of the .Police Department have requested
payment for the thirteen legal holidays as approved for the Fire Department oa September 6.
After discussion, motion was made by Alderman David and seconded by Alderman Himea: That
the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to issue checks for salary to present members of the
Police Department who are on duty oa the thirteen holidays of the year. Upon vote, the
voting was as follows:
Yeas: Aldermen: David, Eden, Rimes, Ray, Roleaoa, Bledsoe, and Bollinger.
Nays: None.
Alderman Bledsoe informed the Council he had received complaint as to sanitary condition
of a fi.ah maket in the City, Mayer Price advised the matter would be turned over to T. W. Stacy,
Health Inspector.
Aldermen Bollinger brought to the Covncil~s attention that in widening Woods Avenue
property owned by him on the west aide of the stroet had been included in the atroet, and
inasmuch as another property owner in the area had been compensated by the City for lead
included in this street that he should be given consideration in the matter. After
discussion with City Engineer Jamee M. Hewell, it was the opinion of the Council that an
agroement ehoald be entered into between the City sad 0. I. Bolinger for compensation for the
land.
Report of Building Inspector for applications and permits from September 20th to
October 4th, 1956 was filed:
Permits (}ranted:
Alai Austin
M+mning Lumber Co.
Emma Laura White
Onaraaty Loan & Realty Co.
James H. Pirtie
Crittenden Realty Co. -2
Alex Austin
C. B. Seahavsen
Mattis Taylor
Motion was made by Alderman Hi.mes and seconded by Alderman 8oleson: That the report oP the
Building Inspector be approved. Upon vote, the Aldermen voted:
Yeas: Aldermen: David, Eden, Himes, Ray, Roleaon, Bledsoe, and Ho1li.nger.
Nays: None.
No further business appearing before the Council, motion was made by Alderman Bledsoe and
aecoaded by Alderman Eden to adjourn. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Yeas: Aldermen: David. Eden, Himes Rap, Roleaon. Bledsoe, and Bollinver.
Nays: None. ~ ~/f
ATTEST: ~ _ MAYDR
CTTY CLERK
APPROVED: ocTOBER 18, 1956