February 18, 1960~'~
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OP THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST kSEMPHIS, ARKANSAS,
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On the 18th day of February, 1960, the Council of the City of West hlemph>s,
Arkansas, met in the City Hall in sai3 City in regular session, The meeting was j
called to order at 3:00 P.M„ and on the roll call the following members of the
Council were found to be present:
Aldermen: R. H, Ray, Jr „ L, E. Roleson, C, H, Rowton, Y, G, Sims,
O. I, Hollinger, R. C. Bowie, and Bob Eden; and City Attorney
W. Ii, Dillahunty,
Absent: Alderman B. J, David.
It being determined a quorum was present, the following proceedings were had to-wit:
Minutes of Council Meeting on February 4, 1960, were approved as read.
Notice of Hearing on petition of Jim hicAlexander and Glen Arnold to rezone Lots 8,
9, 10, 11, Block 14, Worthington Park Addition from "A" Residential to "D" Commercial
published on February 2, 1960, was read. No one appeared to protest said rezoning,
thereupon, Alderman Rowton introduced an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance For The Purpose
Of Rezoning Certain Real Hstate In Worthington Park Addition To The City Of West Memphis,
Arkansas: Declaring An &nergency; And For Other Purposes," which was read in full by
Alderman Roleson.
Alderman Sims then moved that the rule requiring the reading in full of an ordinance
on three different days be dispensed with. The motion was seconded by Alderman Bollinger
and on the roll being called the voting was as follows:
Ayes: Aldermen: Ray, Roleson, Rowton, Sims, Bollinger, Bowie, Eden.
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 Eden
then moved that the ordinance as read be adopted. This motion was duly seconded by
Alderman Bowie, and on the roll being called the voting was as follows:
Ayes: Aldermen: Ray, Roleson, Rowton, Sims, Bollinger, Bowie, Eden.
Nays: None.
The Mayor declared that the ordinance had been adopted, and then called attention to
the fact that Section 4, the emergency section, must be adopted upon a separate roll call
in order to be effective.
Alderman Ray then read Section 4 again. Alderman Rowton moved that Section 4 be
adopted. This motion was duly seconded by Alderman Roleson, and on roll call the following
voted:
Ayes: Aldermen: Ray, Roleson, Rowton, Sims, Bollinger, Bowie, Eden.
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 was
attested by the City Clerk under the seal of the City,
ORDINANCE NO, 379
AN ORDINANCE FOR THE PURPOSE CF REZONING CERTAIN REAL ESTATE IN WdRTHINGTON PARK ADDITION
TO THE CITY OF WEST MEhiPIIIS, ARKANSAS: DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES,
WHEREAS, a petitionwas filed with the City Planning Commission and the City Council'
of the City of West Memphis, in Crittenden County, Arkansas, by Glenn Arnold and Nancy Sue
Arnold, and James E, h1cAlexander and wife, Elizabeth Sue McAlexander, the owners of the
hereinafter-described property praying that said property be rezoned as set out in the
petition;
WHEREAS, the said City Planning Commission, after a hearing in a regular meeting of
said Commission held on January 14, 1960, in accordance with the laws of The State of
Arkansas and the ordinances of The City of West Memphis, recommended to the City Council
of said City that said petition be granted:
~V[DiREAS, a notice was duly published on the 2nd day of February, 1960, in a local
newspaper of general circulation, as required by ordinance No. 165 of said City, stating
that on the 18th day of February, 1960, at 3:00 P.M „ a public hearing would be held by
the City Council of The City of West Memphis, Crittenden County, Arkansas, in the City
Hall in said City for the purpose of taking action upon said petition and calling upon all
perscas having objections to such rezoning of said ;property as D Cum~zier r. ;.: District 'ro
appear at said hearing so that *_hey _aioht be heard; and
WHEREAS, no person expressed :, desire to be hear 3; or was heard, or made an
or appeared at said hearing to make any objection to such rezoning of said
Council finds that said Y Protest,
petition should be granted and said lands should be prezoned asdrequesEed;
NOW, TfIEREFURE, BE IT 0RD4INED by the City Council of the City of West Memphis:
Section 1, That the following-described lands, located in said City:
All of lots 3, 9, 10 and 11, Block 14, Worthington Park
Addition to the City of West Memphis, Arkansas
now zued as "A" residential district be, and the same are hereby rezoned as "D"
District,
Commercial
Section 2, Allresolutions, ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed,
Section 3, A copy of this Grdinance, when duly certified by the City Clerk, shall be
entitled to be filed and recorded in the Office of the Circuit Court Clerk and Ex-
Recorder within and for Crittenden County, Arkansas.
officio
Section 4, EMERGENCY CLAUSE, It is found and declared b
because of the need of coordinated, adjusted, and harmonious zoningeofllandsuwithinhthe City
of West Diemphis, and particularly the lands hereinbefore described, in accordance with a
proper City plan, it is necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health, and
declaredhandtthisOUrddinancebshall befintfull forcetandleffecthimmediately upongandyafter its
passage,
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Notice of Hearing on petition of John Massey and Miriam Massey to rezone Lots 28, 29, and
30, Block 35, Kendal Addition from "A" Residential to "F" Light Industrial published on
January 29, 1960, was read. No one appeared to protest said rezoning, thereupon, AldermanSims
introduced an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance For The Purpose Cf Rezoning Certain Real Estate
OthernPurposes,~'1whichlwashreadtin0fu11sbyMAldermanABollinger,Declaring An Emer enc
g Y; And For
Alderman Eden then moved that the rule requiring the reading in full of an ordinance on
three different days be dispensed with, The motion was seconded by Alderman Bowie, and on the
roll being called the voting was as follows:
Ayes: Aldermen: Ray, Roleson, Rowton, Sims, Bollinger, Bowie, Eden,
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 Ray then
moved that the ordinance as read be adopted. This motion was duly seconded by Alderman Rowton.
and on the roll being called the voting was as follows:
Ayes: Aldermen: Ray, Roleson, Rowton, Sims, Bollinger, Bowie, Eden.
Nays: None,
The Mayor declared that the ordinance had been adopted, and then called attention to
the fact that Section 4, the emergency section, must be adopted upon a separate roll call in
order to be effective.
Alderman Roleson then read Section 4 again, Alderman Sims moved that Section 4 be adopted,
This motion was duly seconded by Alderman Bollinger, and on roll call the following voted:
Ayes: Aldermen: Ray, Roleson, Rowton, Sims, Bollinger, Bowie, Eden,
Nays: None.
passedheandythereuponeheasianedathehordinancecinaopenhCouncilemeetingtlhishsignatureuwas
attested by the City Clerk under the seal of the City,
The ordinance read as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 380
AN ORDINANCE POR 17lE PURPOSE OF REZGNING CERTAIN REAL ESTATE IN KENDAL SUBDIVISION IN THE
CITY OF WEST MEM1B?HIS, ARKANSAS: DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FUR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, a petition was filed with the City Planning Commission and the City Council
of the City of West Memphis, in Crittenden County, Arkansas, by John Massey and Miriam F. Massey,
husband and wife, as the owners of the hereinafter described property praying that said property
be rezoned as set out in the petition;
WHEREAS, the said City Planning Commission,after a hearing in a regular meeting of said
Commission, held on January 14, 1960, in accordance with the laws of the State of Arkansas and
the ordinances of the City of West Memphis, recommended to the City Council of said city that
said petition be granted;
WHHREAS, the City Council of the City of West Memphis, in its regular meeting held on
January 21, 1960, set the public hearing on said petition for February 18, 1960, at 3:00
o'clock p.m., and ,
WHEREAS, a notice was duly published on the 29th day of January, 1960, in a local
newspaper of general circulation, as required by Ordinance No. 165 of said city, stating that
on the 18th day of February, 1960, at 3:00 o'clock p.it., a public hearing would be held by the
City Council of the City of West Memphis, Crittenden County, Arkansas, in the City Hall in
said city, for the purpose of taking action upon said petition and calling upon all persons
having objections to such rezoning of said property as F Industrial District to appear at
said hearint to make known their objections and notifying all other interested persons to
appear at said hearing so that they might be heard; and
WHEREAS, no person expressed a desire to be heard, or was heard, or made any protest, or
appeared at said hearing to make any objection to such rezoning of said property and the
Council finds that said petition should be granted and said lands should be rezoned as
requested;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of West Memphis:
Section 1. That the following described lands, located in said city:
Lots Twenty-eight (28), Twenty-nine (29), and Thirty (30) in Block Thirty-five (35)
of the George T. Kendal Subdivision to the City of West Memphis,
now zoned as "A" Residential District be, and the same are hereby, rezoned as F Industrial
District.
Section 2. All resolutions, ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed.
Section 3. A copy of this Ordinance, when duly certified by the City Clerk, shall be
entitled to be filed and recorded in the Office of the Circuit Court Clerk and Ex-Officio
Recorder within and for Crittenden County, Arkansas.
Section 4. EMBRGENCY CLAUSE. It is found and declared by the City Council that,
because of the need of coordinated, adjusted, and harmonious zoning of lands within the City
of West Memphis, and particularly the lands hereinbefore described, in accordance with a
proper City plan, it is necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health, and
safety that this Grdinance become effective without delay. Therefore, an emergency is
declared and this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately upon and after its
passage.
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Building application of Fred Whitten to construct and convert south side room into a
flower shop at 359 N, iVorthington was presented, Minutes of Planning Commission Meeting on
February 11, 1960, recommending the application be denied were read. Mayor Price explained
the City is in the process of having a new Planning Program prepared and Mr. Erling Helland,
the Planning Consultant, has stressed the importance of not permitting businesses in
residential areas and vice versa. The regulations governing operation of home occupations
in an "A" residential area were discussed. After statements were made by Mr, and Mrs, F. Whitten,
Bill Seaton, and members of the Council; Mayor Price requested a vote on the question of
approving or denying the application as presented. The voting was as follows:
In Favor of approving the application - No Votes.
That the application be denied - Aldermen: Ray, Role son, Rowton, Sims, Bollinger, Bowie, and
Eden.
Application of hisses Ruth and Geneva Hodges to construct four rooms and bath brick veneer
residence at 608 N. Alissouri was presented, Minutes of Planning Commission Mieeting on
February 11, 1960, were read, The Council was advised the City Building Inspector had rejected
the application as is in a restricted fire zone. After discussion with Miss Geneva Hodges,
motion was made by Alderman Roston: That the application be denied as in violation of
Grdinance No. 375. The motion was seconded by Alderman Bowie, and the following vote was
recorded:
Ayes: Aldermen: Ray, Roleson, Rowton, Sims, Bollinger, Bowie, Eden.
Nays: None,
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Accounts payable for January, 1960, were presented. After discussion, motion was
made by Alderman Ray that the accounts payable for January, 1960, be approved as
presented and filed, and authorize, ratify, and/or confirm payment of the following:
GENERAL FUND
City of West Memphis
Payroll Account
H, B, Price
R, Hopper
Russell Tractor
Director Internal
Ark, State Treasurer
Firemen`s Pension
W. K, Ingram Construction
H, D, Holland
D, Hopper
City of West Memphis
Payroll Account
Business Men's Assurance
H, B, Price, Mayor
J. L, Loftin
Nlrs, G. Lehr
Russell Tractor
Arkansas Paint
American LaFrane
Akron Brass
Burnett Truck Lines
Callaghan & Co,
Crittenden Insurance Co,
Crittenden Memo r$1 Hospital
City Gulf Service
Crittenden Publishing
Ibuglas Typewriter
Esso Standard
Fabric Fire Hose
Farmers Hardware
Finley Electric
Garrett Hardware
N, S, Garrott, Jobber
Goodyear Service
Hamilton Clinic
Hawkins Eqp, Co,
Holland Motor Co,
Intoximeter Association
Independent Linen
Johnson Auto
Keyes-Davis Co,
McCaa Chevrolet
Memphis Photo Supply
Meriwether Apothecarey
MidSouth Gas
McKay Plumbing
Midwest Auto Parts
Mills-Morris Co.
Motor Supply
May Plumbing
J, L, Montgomery
National Institue of Municipal
Law Officers
firkin Exterminating
Ozburn-Abston & Co,
Pure Gil Co,
Royal McBee Corp,
Bob Sterling, Reporter
Sam Saig & ions
St, Francis Motor Co,
Southwestern Bell
Texaco Inc,
A. J. Thomas, Inc,
University of Arkansas
C. J, Upton & Co,
Wallin-Dickey & Rich
Wolf Tailoring
White Rose Laundry
W, M, Tourist Court
W. M, Machine Shop
W. M, Veterinary Hospital
$8,623.58
200,00
5,00
300,00
1,625.40
2,252,14
689,88
680,00
973,00
5,00
10,199,35
402, 90
45,17
4.00
75,00
300,00
2, 97
18,39
2 94.06
21, 95
50,00
152,40
7,00
4.05
683,85
8,50
124,16
635,00
8,53
70,38
13,53
1,529,86
67,45
2,00
157,32
71,04
163,14
7.10
328,70
18,14
705,01
9, 00
13,40
413,76
118,00
1.57
27,40
62,72
59,75
14.99
47,50
45,00
66,77
22.80
86,56
35,00
671.15
2,80
341,74
27,37
,55
3,000,00
197,56
1,238,23
25,50
41,16
2.50
11,09
91,50
STREET DEPARTMENT
$1,366.51
204.60
637.42
1,595.48
96, 94
19.22
327.87
137.89
43.75
7.13
48.50
106.25
563.20
98.70
95.77
31,88
25.20
312,50
38.63
9.63
44.57
3262
4.12
270,53
41.53
15.50
City of West Memphis
Payroll Account
Director of Internal Rev
Ark. State Treasurer
City of West Memphis
Payroll Account
Business Men's Assurance
Ark. Paint & Mass
Asphalt Products
Choctaw Inc,
Delta Chemical
Parmers Hardware
Hall Sign & Post Co,
Hawkins Eqpt,
W. S, Jordan Gravel
King Chemical Co.
A1cCaa Chevrolet
May-Graves-McCaa
Memphis Machine Works
Memphis Stone & Gravel
MidSouth Gas
Mills-Morris Co.
Miro-Flex
Motor Supply
Nationas Ready Mix
J, A, Riggs
Wallin-Dickey & Rich
West Memphis Welding Shop
iPEST MEMPHIS PUBLIC LIBRARY
Ark, State Treasurer
City of West Memphis
Payroll Account
Business Men`s Assurance
Baker & Taylor Co,
Memphis News Company
New Method Book Bindery
Southwestern Bell Telephone
45.27
218.05
8.42
22.81
8.97
24.89
17.51
FIREMEN'S PENSION & RELIEF
Odis Ball
W. Murphy
$50.00
175.00
The motion was seconded by Alderman Role son, and the following vote was recorded;
Ayes: Aldermen: Ray, Roleson, Rowton, Sims, Bollinger, Bowie, Eden,
Nays: None.
Fire Chief Elmo Anderson presented the annual report of the activities of the Fire
Department for 1959. The Department was commended for its operation in 1959, and the
report ordered filed.
City Attorney Dillahunty informed the eouncil~in endeavoring to obtain the history of
Acts 2, 9, 10 passed by the extraoalinary session of the Arkansas Legislature he had
conferred with a person that was instrumental in the passage of the Acts and others as to
interpretation; and it is his opinion that before the City could call for an election
there would have to be a specific industry interested and ready to locate in S4est Memphis,
and then submit to the public the specific amount and full details under the Acts for
approval or disapproval.
No further business being presented, motion was made by Alderman Bollinger to adjourn, the
motion was seconded by Alderman Rowton. The voting was as follows:
Ayes: Aldermen: Ray, Roleson, Rowton, Sims, Bollinger, Howie, Eden.
Nays: None.
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned.
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