July 16, 19593 Ei
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS,
___ _______- ARKANSAS ~ HELD AT THE ,CITY HALL IN SAID CITY ON THE 16TH DAY OF JULY, 1959,
---
...---- ~. -- AT~~~4 D M -- - - ---- --- ---
On the 16th day of July, 1959, the City Council of the City of West Memphis,
Arkansas, met in the City Hall in said City in regular session. The meeting was
called to order at 7:30 o'clock P.M. by the City Clerk, and on the roll call the
following members of the Council were found to be present:
Aldermen: James Bledsoe, 0. Z. Hollinger, B. J. David, J. E. Himes,
R. H. Ray, Jr., and L. E. Roleson; and City Attorney
W. H. Dillahunty.
Absent: Aldermen: Bob Eden, and Y. G. aims, and Mayor Howell B. Price.
It being determined a quorum was present, the following proceedings were
had to-wit:
Minutes of Council Meeting on July 2, 1959, were approved as read.
City Clerk Charles F. DeGraff informed the Council in the absence of the Mayor
it would be necessary to elect a President Pro Tempore. Thereupon, motion was made
by Alderman Bledsoe: That Alderman R. H. Ray, Jr. be elected President Pro Tempore
in accordance with Ordinance No. 219. The motion was seconded by Alderman Roleson,
and the following vote was recorded:
Ayes: Aldermen: Bledse, Bollinger, David, Himes, and Roleson.
Nays: None.
President Pro Tempore Ray announced the first order of business would be
receiving of bids for one radar speed meter as per Notice to Bidders published in
the Arkansas Democrat of little Rock on July 30, 1959. The Notice to Bidders was
read by City Attorney Dillahunty, who informed the Council proof of publication
was attached to Notice. The following bide were received:
TAE T. D. McCORD CO. TRAFFIC SUPPLIES
July 15, 1959
Honorable Mayor & Board of Aldermen
City of West Memphis
West _Nemphis, Arkansas
Gentlemen:
We propose to furnish the following equipment to the City of West Memphis, Arkansas,
at the price quoted:
1 RADAR TIMER, 12 Volt, complete with all connecting cables, antenna, amplifier unit
and mounting bracket---------------$995.00
Signs included
This equipment operates at 10,525 megacycles frequency.
Has speed indicator from 0 to 100 MPH.
Battery voltage indicator.
Equipped to eliminate speed indication of slow moving automobiles.
Has a multiple range switch; short, medium, long.
Narrow beam antenna pattern.
Will operate on any 12 Volt car.
Packaged in a small, light weight aluminum carrying case; weight 15 lbs.,
measurements-9-z" x 9-3/4" x 10-3/4".
The antenna is designed to fasten on a spotlight-mounting post, or on the front edge
of any car door with a special bracket which is furnished without extra charge. The
antenna housing weight is 3 lbs., is 5" in diameter, 4" long.
Antenna exteends 10~" from housing.
Operates through windshield.
May be one man operation.
Illuminated meter scale for night reading.
Meter weight 2~ lb., 8" high, 3" thick, 5~" wide. May be moved from car to car in a
few seconds by using a screwdriver.
The RADAR TIMER is guaranteed to be satisfactory in every respect. It carries a ninety
day warranty on all parts except the transmitting tube which carries a 2D00 hour or one
year warranty.
Price is F,O.B., West Memphis, Arkansas. Terms, 2% thirty days. Immediate delivery.
Brochures on RADAR TIMER is attached.
Respectfully submitted,
/S/ T. D. McCORD
att~at*rtir*
MAJOR HOWELL PRICE
CARE POLICY DEPT CITY HALL WEST MEMPHIS ARK
IN RE YOUR BID ADVERTISEMENT FOR RADAR SPEED METER WE WILL FURNISH LATEST MODEL 500
VERY LONG RANGE PATROL-McLSTBR WITH FULLY TRANSISTORIZED POWER PACK ALONG WITH ACCESSORY
ITEMS AND SERVICES DETAILED IId YOUR ADVERTISEMENT PLUS PUBLICITY RELEASES IN NEW
OPERATIONS MANUAL. TRIAL PERIOD IF DESIRED I1ff1EDIATE DELIVERY SID PRICE $1400,00 KINDEST
REGARDS
HUGH W. HUNTER FEDERAL TRAFFIC SAFETY CORP.
The matter was discussed and after conference with Chief of Police Holland, motion was
made by Alderman Roleaon: That the bids for radar speed meter be taken under consideration.
The motion was seconded by Alderman Bollinger, and the following vote was recorded:
Ayes: Aldermen: Bledsoe, Bollinger, David, Mimes, and Roleaon.
Nays: None.
The Council was informed the following bide on paving of Graham Street had been received
on July 9, 1959, in the 2layor's office as advertised on June 26, 1959, in the Arkansas
Democrat:
WEYMOUTH CONSTRUCTION CO.
July 7, 1959
Hon. Howell B. Price, Mayor
City of Weat Memphis
West Memphis, Arkansas.
Dear Sir:
In response to your proposal for street improvements, we agree to do the work outlined
below for the prices shown.
Work to be done: Unit Frice Amount
Bid Bid
1. Remove 6" Concrete at Thompson
4' x 26' = 104 Sq. Ft. @ 0.12
2. Excavate 400 Cu. Yards of Gravel and
Dirt from Roadway at
3, Dress and Roll Subbase - 800 Sq. Yds.
4, Supply and Compact 100 Cu, Yds. of Sand
5, Supply and place 152 Cu Yds. of 8"
Concrete Pavement--Same specification as
South 8th St. with joint layout like 7th St.
4000/S.Y. x 4.5
6. 375 lin. ft. of 6" Integral Curb for the
0.12/S.F. 12,48
0,70/C.Y. 280,00
0.30/S .Y. 240.00
1.55/C.Y. 155,00
18.00/C.Y. 2,736.00
above mentioned pavement at 0,80/I„ F. 300,00
3,723,48
We agree to furnish all labor and materials for the above work, It is understood the
City of Weat Memphis will provide and place any drainage items on the job,
Yours very truly,
WEymouth Construction Company
By /S/ DAVID J. Weymouth,
Construction Engineer.
********r*r
GARRISON READY MIX
July 7, 1959
Mayor H. B. Price
City Hall
West Memphis, Arkansas
Dear Sir:
In reply to your advertisement, in the Arkansas Democrat, for concrete pavement I wish to
submit the following:
210 yards excavation @ 904 189.00
15 square yards concrete pavement removal @ 1.50 22,50
60 yards of select material @ 1.50 90.00
564 square yards of 6 inch concrete paving @ 3.50 1974.00
376 lineal feet, 6 inch intergal curb @756 282.00
Total 2557,50
We can proceed with the work as soon as your receive a work order, in the event we are the
successful bidder.
Yours very truly,
Garrison Ready-Mix Company
/S/ RAY L. GARRISON
RLG:br
*************
.~ ,~
e3 U
After discussion, motion was made by Alderman Himea: That the bid for improvement of
Graham Street from Broadway to Thompson be awarded to Garrison Ready Mix, the low bidder.
The motion was seconded by Alderman Roleson. Upon roll call vote, the following vote was
recorded:
Ayes: Aldermen: Bledsoe, Bollinger, David; Rimes, and Roleson.
Nays: None.
City Engineer Charles Hampton was authorized to issue work order. The Council was
informed it would not be necessary to appropriate additional funds for the improvement
of Graham Street as sufficient funds are provided in the Budget for this work.
Sids for Public Liability and Property Damage for fleet d: city automobiles and
trucks received on June 18, 1959, were discussed and due to court order of Judge Ward
of the Chancery Court issued on July 8, 1959, the low bidder, Crittenden Insurance
could noL be eligible due to a Utility Commissioner owning stock in the company,
motion was made by Alderman David: That the Public Liability and Property Damage
insurance be awarded to Klindworth Insurance Agency, the next low bidder, The motion
was seconded by Aldero~an Bledsoe. Upon roll call vote, the following vote was recorded:
Ayes: Aldermen: Bledsoe, Bollinger, David, Rimes, and Roleson.
Nays: None,
The Council was informed Mayor Price had obtained the cost for obtaining green
arras for signal lights would be $92.00 per light or $552.00 for the six lights.
After consideration, motion was made by Alderman Bollinger: That the matter be post-
poned until the next meeting of the Council. The motion was seconded by Alderson Roleson,
and upon vote, the following vote was recorded:
Ayes: Aldermen: Bledsoe, Bollinger, David, Rimes, and Roleson.
Nays: None.
The following letter was read:
Suly 10, 1959
T0: H. B. Price
Mayor
SUBJECT: Budget Appropriation, Requested Additonal FY:nds, Police
Sir:
Refering to the Police request for funds for the year 1959, you will recall the
request for $750.00 under the heading "Office Expense", and a list submitted to you
noteing the needs Eor the supplies grouped under that heading. Please note that in
the list there is no estimate for telephone bills for 1959.
The omission of the telephone bill was an error made by me in my compiling the
budget request due to my inexperience in preparing such papers, and my error has
placed the department in the embarrasing position of having exhausted its funds for
"Office Expense" without having purlchased the necessary supplies needed to keep the
regular police business. The telephone bill has amounted to about $120.00 per month,
for the past six months.
I request that some consideration be given to reviewing our budget appropriation
for Police Office Expense and an additional $1,600.00 be allocated so that we might go
on and order items such as bail bond forms, receipts, arrest reports, etc., which we
greatly need.
Reapectfuly
Parvin Romines
Asst Chief of Police
After consideration, motion was made by Alderman Rimes: That the appropriation of
$1600.00 requested by the Police Department be approved and said amount be transfe~d
to office expense account of Police Department. The motion was seconded by Alderman
Roleson, and upon roll call vote, the following vote was recorded:
Ayes: Aldermen: Bledsoe, Bollinger, David, Bimes, and Roleson.
Nays: None.
Recommendation of the Planning Cosmission on July 9, 1959, that application of
H. G. Dickey to establish trailer court on S. 19th Street between Polk and Broadway
be denied was brought to the Council's attention. After discussion, motion was made
by Alderman Roleson:. That the Council accept the recommendation of the Planning
Commission, and the application be denied. The motion was seconded by Alderman David.
Upon vote, the following vote was recorded:
Ayes: Aldermen: Bledsoe, Bollinger, David, Rimes, and Roleson.
Nays: None.
Reports of receipts and disbursements for the City of West Memphis from January 1
through June 30, 1959, were distributed to the members of the Council.
A committee from the City Beautiful Commission compaoed of Franklin Bassett, Chairman;
Al Piaddux, Mrs. Sam Carlton, and Mrs. Mike Brownlee, appeared before the Council to present
proposal for passage of an ordinance fixing a penalty for failure to maintain premises.
City Attorney Dillahunty advised the Council of the ordinance now in existence providing for
liens on the property to be filed, but it does not provide for fines or violations. After
discussion, President Pro Tempore Ray advised the Committee to meet with the City Attorney
and prepare an ordinance as outlined in their proposal to be presented to the Council at a
later date.
Mr. Safford L. Mellott of 1410 Chester Lane, appeared before the Council to request
information on having the Avondale Gardens area of West Memphis removed from the Marion
School District in order that his children attend school in West Memphis rather than have
to ride buses to Marion. Mr. Mallot was informed the Council had been unable to do anything
about the matter inasmuch as the Marion School District must vote that the Avondale Gardens
area be detached fmm their District. The Council assured Mr. Mallot of their support to
the citizens of Avondale Garden in having the area incorporated into the West Memphis School
District. City Attorney Dillahunty was requested to inform Mr. Mallot of the legal procedure
for transfer of an area in a school district.
City Treasurer Fred Owen advised the Council an Act adopted by the 1959 Arkansas
Legislature that became effective June 11, 1959, requires all city employees, who receive
and disburse money, be placed under a bond of l00 of the money received or disbursed in a
period of a year. Said Act will require a nucaber of the bonds be increased that the employees are now
under. After discussion, City Clerk Charles F, DeGraff was requested to investigate the bonding
of the employees, and report to the Council at a later date.
June Accounts payable were presented:
General Fund $6,910.00
Street Improvement Fund 3,373,32
Swim Pool Fund 880.48
West Memphis Public Library 393.74
The ruling of Judge Ward of Chandery Court was discussed, thereupon motion was made by
Alderman llavid: That the accounts payable for June, 1959, be approved with the exception
of amounts due Spear and Wood, Dacus Lumber Company, Ingram Construction Company, and
C. J. Upton Co., as Commissioners of the West Memphis Utilit y Commission have stock in the
various companies; and authorize, ratify, and/or con firm payment of the following:
GENERAL FUND
E. Anderson $100.00 W, Darby $162.50
C. Smith 5.00 0. Hatton 177.50
H. Price 26.17 W. Kaplan 143.75
Director of Internal Rev. 1,556.30 W. Kaplan 143.75
J. Allen 145.00 0. Kirkdoffer 143.75
C. Bassett 170,00 J. Landrum 147.50
W. Billings 145,00 J. Lewis 152.50
C. Brewer 125.00 J. Lewis 152.50
C. Byrd 152.50 A. McKay 152.50
J. Franchere, Jr. 137.50 A. Mills 130.00
C. Graves 170.00 J, Moore, Jr, 143.75
E. Jarman 170.D0 K, Nichols 125.00
B. Keen 152.50 C. Powers 143.75
J. Moore 152.50 0. Rushing 147.50
L. McCulley 152.50 J. Scott 143.75
v. $omines 200.00 R. Simmons 143,75
S. Smith 125,00 Cr ittenden Insurance 3,023,53
J. Sparkman 130.00 L. Enmon 105.10
L. Switzer 130,00 J. Myles 98.60
W. Thompson 145.00 K. Wallace 114,00
K. Tullos 137.50 D. Robinson II 49.50
P1. Ward 152..50 W. Hams 111.60
L. Warrington 125.00 E. Hale 105.40
S. Smith 175,00 W. Hill 94.35
R. Herr 125.00 W. Wilson 94.35
J. Harris 75.00 R. Baker 58.23
B. Play 100.00 C. Mosley 111.60
G. Hopper 81.35 J. McCullar 105,40
B. Holland 100,00 J. Pulliuam 79.90
W, Perrine 200.00 W, Gannaway 94.35
B. Ellison 170.00 R. Jordan 94,35
J. Mallory 140.00 T. Plosley 111.60
J. Mallory 37,50 J. Watson 105.40
A. Hodges 25.00 E. Hi11 79.90
Hawkins Eqpt. Co, 500.00 A. Nolan 94.35
E. Anderson 210.00 J, Nelson 91.38
S. Berryhill 13G.00 E. Lee 103.05
T. Burkhart 143.75 F. Jones 105.40
0. Carpenter 147,50 A. Brown 94.35
~~
GENERAL FUND
GENERAL FUND
H. Granger $94.35 W. Darby $162.50
J. 1Conwell 94.35 0, Hatton 177.50
0. Carter 32.73 0. KirkdofEer 143.85
R. Nelson 32.73 J. Landrum 147.50
Mrs. T. Claiborne 3,000,00 A. McKay 152.50
H. Price 400.00 A, Mills 130.00
C. LDeGraff 50.00 J. Moore, Jr. 143.75
F. Owen 50.00 K. Nichols 125.00
R. Ray, Jr. 50.00 C. Powers 143.75
J. Bledsoe 50.00 0. Rushing 147.50
L. Roleson 50.00 J. Scott 143.77
0. Bollinger 50.00 R. Simmons 143.75
R. Eden 50.00 W. M. Fire Dept. 18,00
B. David 50.00 Dept, of Rev. 206.53
J. Himes 50.00 Donald Hall 72.00
Y. Sims 50.00 Dept, of Rev, 21.50
W. Dillahunty 300.00 W, Harris 104.40
S, Smith 175.00 E. Hale 98.60
R. Herr 125.00 W. Hill 87.98
B. Maq 75.00 W. Wilson 87.98
J. Harris 75.00 0. Carter 87.88
E. Rubens 312.50 C. Mosley 103.05
J. Hillencamp 232.90 J. McCullar 97.33
G. Hopper 61.25 J. Pulliuam 87.13
G. Hopper 81.25 W. Gannaway 87.13
B. Holland 100.00 R. Jordan 87.13
B. Ellison 170.00 T. Pfosley 94.50
W. Perrine 200.00 J. Watson 97.33
T. Stacy 30.00 R. Nelson 87.13
A. Hodges 25.00 A. Nolan 87.13
Mrs. G. Lehr 75.00 J. Nelson 87.13
H. Holland - Melas 1,106.00 E. Lee 103.05
H. Holland 420.00 F, Jones 97,33
J. Allen 145.00 A. Brown 87.13
C. Bassett 170.00 H. Granger 72.68
W. Billings 145.00 J. Conwell 87.13
C. Brewer 125.00 L. Enmon 103.83
C. Byrd 152.50 D. Robinson 104.50
J. Franchere, Jr. 137.50 K. Wallace 131.00
C. Graves 170.00 J. Douglas 105.00
E. Jarman 170.00 H. Rushing 7,50
B. Keen 152.50 K. Blankenship 57.37
J. Moore 152.50 Business Tden's Assurance 382.79
L. McCulley 152.50
V. Romines 200.00 STdIM POOL FUND
S. Smith 125.00
J. Sparkman 130.00 A. Heagler $132.40
L. Switzer 130.00 W. Black 115.00
W. Thompson 145.00 C. Montgomery II 52.50
K. Tullos 73.36 C. Dunavent 52.50
M. Ward 152.50 D. Easley 52.50
L. Warrington 125.00 H, Mitchell 52.50
E. Anderson 210.00 B. Bunch 50.00
5. Berryhill 130.00 B. Weyer 31.50
T. Burkhart 143.75 G. Hall 18.00
0. Carpenter 147.50 I. Powell 6.00
B. Loftin 36,75
S. Maxwell 15.00
WEST biEE1PHIS PUBLIC LIBR ARX FUND D. Poole 23.25
Pf. Busby 262.50
Director of Rev. $4,40 J. Cooper 100.00
M. W. Hightshoe 144.00 J. Gordon 56.00
V. Frazier 90.00 H. Horton 5.00
E. Wilkinson 85.00 M. Whitlock 27.75
A. Tarver 15.00 B. Chambers 20.00
W. 4fasterson 16.00 M. Busd 25.00
Business Men*s Assurance 14.62 W. Block 111,25
C. Montgomery 62.50
C. Dunavent 72.60
FIREMEN•S PENSION & RELIEF FUND D. Easley 60.00
H. Mitchell 65,00
[J. Murphy $175,00 8. Bunch 57.50
0. Ball 50.00 B. Weyer 40.50
I. Powell 15.00
G. Hall 31.50
5 MILL AD VALO.REP1 TAX S. Maxwell 27.00
B. Loftin 40.25
Union Planters National Bank D. Poole 18.00
$2,663.60 M. Busby 175.00
J. Cooper 50.00
W. Bruce 50.00
J. Gordon, Jr. 57.50
M. Whitlock 22.75
B. Chambers 39.50
H. Horton 20.00
STREET IMPROVF2IENT FUND
R, Wardlow $13.95
Director Internal Rev. 203.50
Crittenden Insurance Co. 609.70
Earlena Arnold 96,48
T. Robertson 96,48
M. Williams 87.98
C. Blount 97.33
G. Hopkins 89.25
R. Wardloca 108,78
J. Dabner 94.35
W. Williams 97.33
S. Gibson 86.70
C. Riley 111.78
G. Ferguson 172.50
C. Ferguson 147.55
G. Burkhart 110.00
J. Kelley 148.85
T. Johnson 130.00
H. Warren 225.00
E. Arnold 93.50
T. Robertson 93.50
M. Williams 93.50
C. Blount 95.63
G. Hopkins 83.30
R. Wardlow 118,5E
J. Dabner 87.13
W, Williams 94.78
S. Gibson 95.20
C. Riley 109.65
G. Ferguson 164.25
C. Ferguson 152.10
G. Burkhart 104.50
J. Kelley 161.20
T. Johnson 141.05
H. Warren 225.00
Business Media Assurance 71.68
STREET II.IPROVE[•lENT DISTRICT 1 & 2
Union Planters National BaN:
$3,852.36
The motion was seconded by Alderman Bledsoe, and upon vote, the voting was recorded as
follows:
Ayes: Aldermen: Bledsoe, Bollinger, David, Himes, and Roleson.
Nays: None.
Chief H. D. Holland requested permission to purchase siren from Donald Foster in the
amount of $50.00. Motion was made by Alderman Roleson and seconded by Alderman Bledsoe:
That the purchase of siren in amount. of $50.00 be approved. Upon vote, the voting was recorded
as follows:
Ayes: Aldermen: Bledsoe, Bollinger, David, Himes, and Roleson.
Nays: None.
Alderman Roleson brought to Chief Holland's attention that Polk Street is becoming a
drag strip. Chief Holland stated the stop signs are being; replaced and will have the area
patrolled more often.
There being no further business to come before the meeting, Alderman Bledsoe moved the
meeting adjourn, which motion was duly seconded by Alderman David, and the following vote
was recorded:
Ayes: Aldermen: Bledsoe, Bollinger, David, Himes, and Roleson.
Nays: None.
The President Pro Temoore thereupon declared the meeting adjourned
i !G ~=~i
ATTBSa~~ !-?~/ --
APPROl~13D: AUGUST 6, 1959
.c~.O.Q.
MAYOK