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August 20, 1959I~.INUTES OF REGULAR MEETI27G OAF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SST F~HLS, aaxatasns~ HELD AT THE CITY HALL IN SAID CITY ON THE 20TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1959, AT 3:00 P.M. Oa the 20th day of August, 1959, the Council of the City of bleat Memphis, Arkansas, mat in the City Hall in said City in regular session. The meeting was called to order at 3:00 otclock P.M. by the Mayor, and on the roll call the following members of the Council were found to be present: Aldermen: B. J. David, Bob Eden, R. H. Ray, Jr., L. E. Roleson, Y. G. Sims , and 0. I. Bollinger; and City Attorney W H. Dillahunty Absent: Aldermen J. E. Himes and James Bledsoe. It being determined a quorum was preset , the following proceedings were had to-wit: Mi.rnatea of Council Meeting on August 6, 1959, vrere approved as read. Accounts Payable for July, 1959, ware presented. After consideration, motion was made by Alderman Ray: That the accounts payable for July, 1959, were presented. After consideration, motion was made by Alderman Ray: That the accounts payable for July, 1959, be approved as presented and Filed, and authorize, ratify, and/or confirm payment of the following: GENERAL FUND GENERAL FUND - CONTINUED Arkansas Gazette *~ 3.24 J. Franchere ~14b.67 Associated Southern Industries 211.•06 C. Graves 181.34 Bank of West Memphis 6.05 i:. Jarman 1a1.34 Broadway Furniture Co. 1.82 E. Keen 162.67 Bob Duncan 7.00 J. Moore 162.67 Esao Standard Oil 1,402.97 L. McCulley 162.67 Farmers Supply 41+•25 V. Romines 213.34 Finley Electric 136.45 5. Snith 13:•34 Garrett Hardware 1.69 ~ J. Sparkman 13fi.67 Goodyear Service Stores 23.78 L. Switzer 138.67 Hamilton Clinic 9.00 W Thompson 154.57 Hawkins Equipment 9.86 i~. Tullos 91.7G Holland Motor Co. 200.4? ?:. Ward 162.67 Independent Linen Ser+rlce 8.43 L. Warrir~;.cri 133.31 International City Managers Association w, .;~±~ic y~,7{ 7.50 Hale 91.38 Johnson Auto 13.83 W 1.1171 62.03 Kay Surgical 7.52 W. Wilson 82.03 Logan-Leah Coumi 126.01 0. Carter 82.09 McCaa Chevrolet 63.67 C. ?/iosley y4.50 May-Graves McGaa 489.61 J. TicCullar a9.25 Martin Petroleum 10.50 J. Fu17.iuarn 72•x5 Matthews Glaas 35.57 W. Gannawa;;r 79.917 Meriwather Apothecary 9.02 :. Jerdan 79.90 Mi11s-Morris 8.53 :. Mosle;• 94.5E Motor SupP1S' 59.51 J• Watson 89.25 Orkin Exterminating 32.00 NElson 75.9G Ozburn-Abaton 24.30 N. Naler_ 79.E Pinsteinta 22.66 J. Atelson 79.90 Peoples Mercantile 39.86 F.. Lee ^y7.20 Russell Tractor 52.40 F. Jones g1.8G Southwestern Bell 361.37 A. Brown 82.03 Spaldi.gg Tire 3.75 H. Granger 82.03 Star Reloading 121.33 J. Conwell. 82.03 Tayloe Paper 186.09 L• Anderson 223.81 A. J. Thomas, Inc. 13.05 S. Berzyhill 136.55 Charles J. Upton 5.00 T. Burkhart. 1{3.20 U. S. Arigy Engineer 2.10 0. Carpeni;er 157.20 Walker Fire Protection 4.55 W. Darb;> 173.18 Wallin-Dickey & Rich 4.39 0. ::atton 189.17 W. M. Machine Shop '3.20 U. Kirkdoffer 153.20 W. M. Tourist Court 2.50 J. Landru;~ 157.20 W. Pi. Veterinary Hospital 9:50 J. Lewis 162.53 W. M. Wholesale Grocery 6.75 A. McKay 162.53 Wolf Tailoring 25.50 A. ASi.Ll.s 13s.55 White Rose Laundry 87.35 J. Moore, Jr. 158.20 Zep Mfg. 35.00 K. Nichols 136.55 Ark. State Treasurer 2,139.60 C. Fowers 153.20 Director Internal Rev. 1,498.90 0. Rushing 157.20 Elmo Anderson 125.00 J. Scott 153.20 w. H. Dillahuxsty 70.0o R. simmons 153.20 C. Hampton 340.00 T. Williams 1,33.22 S. Smith 175.00 L. Enmon 1],9.18 R. Herr 125.00 D. Robinson 95.00 J. Harris 75.OG K. Wallace 134.00 Bernice May 100.00 J. Douglas 105.00 B. Holland 100.00 K. Blankenship 54.83 W. Perrine 2G0.00 M. Scott 17.OG B. Ellison 170.00 Dept. of Rev. 3.G0 J. Mallorby ].40.00 T. D. Bunti.n 3.00 J. Mallory 37.50 Crittenden M. H. 8.00 A. Hodges 27.00 W. Estes 17.50 Hawkins Eqpt. 500.00 Esso Standard 1,252.98 W. N.. Utility 6,916.9D Farmers Supp13> 15.50 J. A11en 154.57 Finley Electric 25.20 C. Bassett 181.34 Garrett Hardware l.gl W. Billings 154.57 C. V. Goodwin 2,120.16 C. Brewer 133.34 Hamilton Clinic 7.oci C. Byrd 162.67 Hawkins Eqpt. 33.98 i i ~ GENERAL FUND -CONTINUED GENERAL FUND - COi?TIiJi~D 4 I Higgins Generator ~ 32.0$ V. Romines a~200.00 ~ ~ Holland A3otor Co. 179.94 S. Smith 125.00 ~ Independeat Linen 5.69 J. Sparlanan 13C.00 i H. Johnson 78.28 L. SVtltzer 130.OG Johnson Autc 146.87 w. Thompson 145.00 Logan-Lear, 81.06 K. Tuullos 137.50 ,~ Mc as Chev. 286.64 M. Ward 152.50 N'~-Graves-McGee X1.12 L. Warringtor. 125.00 ~ Martin Petroleum 12.40 C. Hampton 300.00 Memphis Photo 16.00 W. Harris ].].4.30 Meriwother Apo 7.22 E. Hale 107.95 ` Midwest auto Parts 3.28 w. x111 96.90 I Mi11s-Morris 9.47 W. I~1son 96.90 ~ I Tom Mize Paint 3.61 0. Carter 96.90 i t '; Motor Supply 208.62 C• Mosley 111.60 ! Navy Brand Mfg. 237.50 J. AicCul].ar 97.33 i ~ Orkin Exterminating 20.00 J. Pulliaun 94.35 Ozburn-Abston 44.69 w. Gannaway 94.35 S. Aag 9.80 R. Jordan 94.35 ! Spalding Tire 15.]2 T. Mosley 1.11..60 Southwesters. Bell 332.39 J. Watson 105.40 Texas Co. 11.33 R. Nelson 94.35 ; S. C. Toof 20.15 A. Nolan 94.•35 Walker Fire Protection 4.00 J. Nelson 94.35 ~ I w. M. Electric Motor 4.50 E. Lee 111..60 I W. M. Machine Shop 13.00 F. Jones 105.40 w. M. wholesale ~ 13.75 R. Brows. 94.35 J I W. M. 4eterinary 192.50 H. .Granger 94.35 White Rose Laundry 77.48 J. Conwell 14.45 E. Anderson 210.00 T. Robertson, Jr. 76.50 ~ S. Berryhill 13G.00 L. Enmon 11.3.16 T. Burkhart 111.3.75 D. Robinson 114.00 0. Carpenter 147.50 J. Douglas L?li.•00 W. Darby 162.50 K. Wallace 129.00 C. Hatton 177.50 M• Scott, Jr. 99.05 0. Hatton 18$.17 K. Blankenship 17.00 i '~ , 0. Kirkdoffer 1.h3.75 Business Menus Assurance 371.10 ~ J. Landrum 147.50 I I J. Lewis 152.50 SWIM POOL FUND I A. McKay 152.50 A. Milts 130.00 Ark. Paint ~ 5.92 `I` ~' J. Moore, Jr. 143.75 C• Bond Co. 103.14 I ~ K. Nichols 130.00 Farmers Hardware 3.83 C. Powers 143.75 Finley Electric 7.00 ~ I 0. Rushing 147.50 Garrett Hardware 24.67 ! J. Scott 11+3.75 Zdeal Chemical 873.58 I R. Simmons 143.75 McKay Plumbing 276.95 g T. Willisms 125.00 Mi11.s Morris 5.94 's W. M. Fire Dept. 12.00 Wallin-Dickey & Rich 108.33 I H. Price 400.00 ` Wallace & Tiernan 8.58 ~ ~ C. DeGraff 50•W W. Hi. Wholesale 44.10 ~ F. Owen 50.00 w. M. Welding 8.50 R. Ray, Jr. 50.00 Coxryers Sign 35.00 II J. Bledsoe 50.00 ark. State Treasurer 99.63 I L. Roleaon 50.00 Director Internal Rev. 153.10 0. Boli:inger 50.00 W. D. Black 115.75 I R. Eden 50.00 C. riontgomery 58.35 B. David 5 C. Dunavant 64.25 0.00 J. Himes D. Easleey 63.85 ~ '' j Y. Sims 50.00 A. Mitchell 56.70 W. Dillahunty 300.00 S. Smith 175.00 B. waver 33.00 ! ` ( R. Herr 125.00 I. Powell 18.OG i B. May 75.00 B. White 19.50 J. Harris 75.00 G. Hall 14.25 ;; E. Rubens 312.50 S. Ma~aiell 23.25 ~ J. HiLlencamp 21+2.90 B. Loftin 35.00 I' D. Poole 19.50 e E! B. Holl and 100.00 M. Busby 175.00 !! B. Ellison 170.00 w. Bruce 100.00 ~` ! W. Perrine 200.00 J. Gordon 37.50 ~` T. Stacy 30.00 M. Whitlock 29.75 A. Hodges 27.00 B. Chambers 22.75 ~; Ass. G. Lehr 75.00 J. Williams 32.5G i' H. Holland 18146.25 Certified Products 89.75 i I' !, H. Holland 420.CG Choctaw, Inc. 15.85 J. $llen 145.00 Finley Electric 50.91 I j' ' C. Bassett 170.00 Farmers Hardware 11.05 bi~lin i` w 00 145 i' as . . I Halstan Eqpt. 65.85 ,~ ~! C. Brewer 125.00 I, ~ C. Byrd 152.50 McMPlumbing 133.E J. Franchere 137.50 Matthews Glass 8.40 C. Graves 170.00 Spotts Drug 23.84 E. Jarman 170.00 Sharwin-i~illiama 4.25 j B. Keen 152.56 Southwestern Bell 58.59 ~ ~~ J. Moore 152.50 L. AieCull.ey 152.50 W. P•i. Welding 5.12 Westinghouse Appliance 13.68 °~ = ~~ I! n -~- ~~- SWIM POOL FUND - CONTINUED STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND tdallin-Dickey & Rich $10.00 Choctax, Inc. $822.40 W. D. Black 97.50 Delta Chemical 129.95 C. L. i3ontgomary 47.50 Garrison Ready-Mix 92.70 C. J. Dunavent 62,50 Hawkins Eqpt. 3011.61 D. Easley 52.50 T, D, McCord Mfg, 33.00 x. Mitcheu 55.00 sanfax co. 123.09 B, Bunch 50.00 Ark. State Treasurer 559.71 B. Wever 33.00 Director Internal Rev. 246.10 I. Powell 13.70 E. Arnold 87.98 B, White 31.00 T, Robertson 90.95 S. Maxwell 27.75 M, Williams 90.95 B. Loftin 17,50 C, Blount 89.25 D. Poole 16.50 G. Hopkins 86.28 M. Busby 175.00 R, Wardlow 98.33 W. Bruce 100.00 J. Dabney 79.90 M. Whitlock 27,75 W. Tilliams 77,78 J. Gordon 40.00 S. Gibson 90.10 B, Chambers 22.50 C, Riley 104.13 J. Williama 27.50 G, Ferguson 150,00 C, Ferguson 136.50 FIREMEN'S PENSION AND RELIEF FUND G, Burkhart 100.00 J, Kelley 141.05 W. Kaplan X130.21 T. Johnaon 130.00 W. Murphy 175.00 H, Warren 225.00 0. Ball $0.00 H. Rushing 12.00 Ark, Democrat 2.40 WEST MEMPHIS PUBLIC LIBRARY Asphalt Products 489.91 Choctaw, Inc. 732.33 Associated Libraries X185.31 Delta Ice Co. 41.20 Baker & Taylor Co. 68.77 Bob Duncan 6.75 T. S. Denison Co. 4.15 Farmers Hardware 51.94 I~Smphis News Co. 126.51 Finley Electric 11.50 New Method Book Bindery 51.61 Goodyear Service 36.42 Matthews Glass & Glazing 18,00 C. V, Goodwin 222.87 Southwestern Hell Telephone 54.00 Hawkins Eqpt. 3?G.9$ Arkansas State Treasurer 47.08 Holland Motor Co. 8,00 Director of Internal Rev. 5.30 May-~*raves-McGee 759.31 Golden Press 39.45 Memphis Stone & Grave 573.90 H. R. Huntting Co. 188.09 Mills-Morris Co. 3.97 Memphis News Co. 61.20 Motor Supply 2.10 Tayloe Paper Co. 105.00 J, A. Riggs 5.62 M. W, Hightshoe 99.00 Scruggs Eqpt, 2,25 V, Frazier 90.00 St. Francis Material Co, 40.17 E. Wilkinson 65.00 W, M, Welding Shop 4.00 A. Tarver 18.00 Earlena Arnold 94.35 B. Masterson 20.00 T. Robertson 101.70 Mrs. D, A. Dallas 111.00 M. Williams 96.05 itrs. W, Elliott 10.50 C. Blount 101.15 Business Mens Assurance 14.62 G. Hopkins 101.15 R. Wardlow 113.05 J, Dabney 94.35 W, 4liuiams 101.15 S. Gibson 96.90 C. Riley 111.78 G, Ferguson 171.00 C. Ferguson 148.20 G, Burkhart 1]1.00 J. Kelley 181.35 T. Johnson 148,20 H. Warren 225.00 H. Warren 225.00 H. Rushing 21.75 H. Rushing 7,50 Business Men's Assurance 71.68 The motion was seconded by Alderman Eden, and the following vote aas recorded: Ayes: Aldermen: David, Eden, Ray, Roleson, Sims, and 'Bollinger. Nays: None. City Attorney W, H. Dillahunty informed the Council an Amendment to Ordinance No. 374 had been prepared for their consideration. The Amendment would adopt the 1955 Edition of the National Building Code, Abbreviated Edition, and amend the fire litrd.ts. Plat of the City of West Memphis designating the fire limits prepared by the City Engineer was presented and discussed. Thereupon, Alderman Roleson introduced the ordinance "An Ordinance To Amend Ordinance 374; Which Provides For Fire Liim.ts, Regulations As To Buildings And Structures" which was read in full by Alderman Sims. Alderman Bollinger then moved that the rule requiring the reading ir. fall of an ordinance on three different days be dispensed with. The motion was seconded by Alderman Eden, and on the roll being called the voting was as follows: Ayea: Aldermen: David, Eden, Ray, Roleson, Sims, and Bollinger Nays: None. The Mayor declared that more than two-thirds of the members composing the Council had voted in favor of the motion to suspend the rule and that it was carried. Alderman David then moved that the ordinance as read be adopted. This motion was duly seconded by Alderman Ray, and on the roll being called the voting was as follows: Ayes: Aldermen: David, Eden, Ray, Roleson, Sims, and Bolinger Nays: None. The Mayor declared that the ordinance had been adopted, and then called attention to the fact that Section 6, the emergency section, must be adopted upon a separate roll call in order to be effective. Alderman Ray then read Section 6 again. Alderman Roleson moved that Section 6 be adopted. This motion was duly seconded by Alderman Sims, and on roll call the following voted: Ayes: Aldermen: David, Eden, Ray, Roleson, Sims, and Bollinger Nays: None, The Mayor then 3eclared that the ordinance and the emergency section had bean duly passed, and thereupon he signed the ordinance in open Council meeting, his signature was attested by the City Clerk ender the seal of the City. ORDINANCE N0. 375 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE 374; WHICH PROtTIDES FIRE LIMITS, REGULATIONS AS TO BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of West Memphis. Section 1. Section 2 of Ordinance No. 374 is hereby amended to read as follows: Adoption of Building Code There is hereby adopted by the City of Weat Memphis for the purpose of establishing rules and regulations for the construction, alteration, removal, demolition, equipment, use and occupancy, location and maintenance of ouildings and structures, including permits and penalties, that certain building code known as the National Building Code, Abbreviated Edition, recommended by the National Board of Fire Underwriters of New York, being particularly the 1955 Edition thereof, save and except such portions as are herein after deleted, modified or amended, of which not less than three (3) copies have been and now are filed in the office o£ the Clerk of the City of West Memphis and the same are hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein, and from the date on which this ordinance shall take effect, the provisions thereof shall be controlling in the construction of all buildings and others structures therein contained within the city limits of the City of West Memphis. Section 2. Section 3 of Ordinance No. 374 is hereby amended to read as follows: Fire Limits Established, All property located within the city limits of the City of West Memphis and as same map be extended, Section 3. Section 7 of Ordinance No. 374 is hereby amended to read as follows: Amendments Made in Said Code. The code is amended and changed in the following respects: aragrap 1. is amended to read as follows: Gasoline Service Stations, parking lot offices, real estate offices or similar business structures, of unprotected metal construction, not exceeding 400 square feat in area, not more than one (1) story in height, and located at least ten (10) feet from lot lines. Section 4. Section 8 of Ordinance No. 374 is hereby amended to read as follows: Restricted Fire Zone, There is hereby created what shall hereafter be known and referred to as the res ric a ire zone and shall be as follows: Beginning at a oint on the West line of Pearce Street 300 feet north of the center line of Broadway (Highway 70} and running thence eastwardly parallel to the center line of Broadway (Highway 70) to the east line of Avalon Street, thence northwardly with the east line of Avalon Street, to a point 363 'feet north''o£ the center line of Broadway (Highway 70), thence eastwardly along the north lot lines of Lots 17 thru 48, inclusive, Bloclc 16; Lots 19 thru 54, inclusive, Bloclc 17; and Lots 21 thru 32, Block 18, all of Compress Snb_division to the City of West Memphis to a point 230 feet west of the center line of Missouri Street (Ffighway 61); thence northwardly parallel to the center line of Missouri Street (FS.ghway 61) to the north line of STorthington Drive, thence eastwardly with the north line of Worthington Drive to a point 165 feet west of the center line of Missouri Street (Highway 61), thence northwardly and parallel to Missouri Street (Highway 51), to the city limits. Thence eastwardly along city limits to east side of Missouri Street to a point. Thence southwardly along the east side of Missouri Street (Highway 61) to a point 30 feet east of Section corners one (1 ), six (6 ), seven (7) and twelve (12), thence eastwardly 200 feat from. east line of Missouri Street (Highway 61) to a point. Thence southwardly to a point 200 feet south of South line of Oliver Avenue, said point being 230 feet east of canter line of Missouri Street (Highway 61), thence eastwardly between Lots 7 and 8, Block 3 to a point on east side of Elm Street; thence southwasdly on east side of Elm Street 10 feet to a point, said point being the Southwest corner of Lot 8, Block 4; thence eastwardly along south line of Lots 8 and 22, Block 4 to a point on the east side of Graham Street; thence southward7~~ to a point on east side of Graham Street, said point being the Southwest corner of Lot 2C, Block 12; thence eastwardly to a point between lots 20 and 21, Block 12 to the West right of way line of the Frisco Railraod; thence south-wardly 353 feet to a point on the west right of way line of Frisco Railroad; thence eastwardly on the north property line of Lot 2, Block 7; north property line of Lots 2 and. 25, Block 6; north property line of Lots 2 and 25, Block 5; thence eastwardly to the north line of Thompson Avenue, said line being the South property lines of Lots 6 and 7, Block 9, Lots 6 and 7, Block 10; Lots 6 and 7, Block 11, Lots 6 and 7, Block 12; Lots 6 and 7, Block 13; Lots 6 and. 7, Block 14; Lots 6 and 7, Block 15; thence southwardly 210 feet to a point, said point being 150 feet north of north line of Broadway ()$.~hagy 70); thence eastwardly along a line 150 £eet north and'parallel'to'the"noith.~lluseibf Broadway (Highway 70) to the.east line of Walker Avenue; thence north 170 feet along the east line of Walker Avenue to a point, said point being 320 feet north of the north line of Broadway; thence eastwardly 2660 feet to a point on the east city limits; thence southwardly to the south line of Broadway (Highway 70), said line being the south line of the city limits; thence westwardly to a point along the south line of Broadway (Highway 70} to the west line o£ Walker Avenue; thence south 200 feet along the east line of Walker Avenue to a point; thence westwardly and parallel to the south right of way line of II. S. Highway 70 to a point on the west side of Woods Street, said point being 200 feet south of the south line of Broadway (Highway 70); thence south 1050 feet along the west line of Woods Street to a point, said point being the north line of Harrison Avenue; thence westwardly approximately 2620 feet along the north side of Harrison Avenue to a point on west side of Avalon Street, said point being the west city limits of West Memphis; thence northwardly along the west city limits approximately 1240 feet to a point on the South line of Broadway; thence westwardly 650 feet to a point on the south line of Broadway, said point being the west line of Pearce Street extended across Broadway (Highway 70); thence northwardly along the west line of Pearce Street to the point of beginning, a distance of approximately 350 feat. Every building hereafter erected or enlarged within the restricted.fire l3.mits as herein above set forth shall be enclosed on all sides with walls constructed wholly of stone, brick, hallow building tile, concrete or othcr equivalent incombustible material having afire resistant property of a thirteen (],3) inch brick, and shall have the room including dormer windows, cornices covered with incombustible material. Every building which shall hereafter be damaged by £ire, windstorn or other casualty to the extent of sixty (b0) per cent o£ the original cost of construction shall be repaired and/or reconstructed in accordance with this Ordinance and Ordinance Nc. 374 as herein amended, provided any building may have wood floors and wood supports for roof. Section 5. All provisions contained in Ordinance No. 374 shall remain in full Force and effect exc- ep~ herein specifically amended. Section 6. This ordinance being necessary for the safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the iZr y~of-Rest Memphis, an emergency is declared to exist and this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage. Alderman David requested. information on commencement date of improvement cf Graham Street from Broadway tc Thompson. Alderman David was informed. the work would be started. as soon as Thompson Street, now under construction, is open to traffic, Alderman 0. I. Bollinger presented check to the City from Southland. Racing Corporation in the amount of X10,939.46, said amount being 1/3 of the "breaks" from the First half of the 1959 Racing Season. Aldermen Ray and Eder, of the Police Committee reported to the Council that bid of Hygh W. Hunter of Federal Traffic Safety Corp, for "Patrol-iiaster" Rados Speed Control ir. the amount of X1400.00 had been accepted. Alderman flay brought to the Councils attention the need for motorcycle policeman ir. West Memphis. After discussion with Chief Holland as to the condition of police cars, the matter was taken under consideration. Fire Chief Elmo Anderson informed the Council of the traffic congestion at 7th and Broadway when fire equipment enters Broadway. After discussion, the matter was referred to the Chie£ of Police to work with the Fire Chief and report to the Council at a later date. There being no further business to come before the meeting, Alderman Roleson moved the meeting adjourn, which motion was duly seconded by Aldermar, Ray, and the following vote was recorded: Ayes: Aldermen: David, Eden, Ray, Roleson, Sims, and Bollinger. Nays: None, The Mayor thereupon declared the meeting adjourned. -~ -"_~ ~,~ ~~" ,Fyn ~% y _. 1--f~.~ ATTE T • '' t'-.`- .~a~-~ MAYOR _ CI~RP ~~~ APPROVED: SEFTr'"A, 7~R 3, 1959