April 21, 1960d. ~
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, .ARKANSAS,
HELD AT THE CITY HALL IN SAID CITY ON THE 21ST DAY OF APRIL, 1960, AT 3:J0 P, M,
Cn the 21st day of April, 1960, the Council of the City of PJest Memphis, Arkansas,
met in the City Hall in said City in a regular session. The meeting was called to order
at 3;00 P, M, by the Mayor, and on the roll call the following members of the Council wee
present:
Aldermen: O. I, Bollinger, R. C, Bowie, B, J. David, Bob Eden, R. H, Ray, Jr „
C, H. Rowton, and Y, G. Sims; and City Attorney W, H, Dillahunty,
Absent: Alderman: L. E. Roleson.
It being determined a quorum was present, the following proceedings were had to-wit;
Minutes of Council Meeting on April 7, 1960, were approved as read.
Mayor Price informed the Council Mr, Lewis Lincoln, Civil Defense Director, has
been transferred to St. Louis, Missouri; and recommended the appointment of Assistant Police
Chief Parvin Romes as Director of Civil Defense for the City of West Memphis. Thereupon,
motion was made by Alderman Ray; That Assistant Police Chief Parvin Romines he appointed
Civil Defense Director. The motion was seconded by Alderman Rowton, and the following
vote was recorded:
Ayes: Aldermen: Bollinger, Bowie, David, Eden, Ray, Rowton, Sims,
Nays: None.
The Council was informed the terms of office of the members of the Electric, Plumbing,
and Gas Fitters Examining Boards expire as of May 1st, and the following recommendations
were made by Mayor Price:
Electric Examiners Board: Freeman Finley, C, V, Griffin, W. A. Perrine.
Motion was made by Alderman David: That the Electric Examiners Hoard be reappointed as
recommended in accordance with Ordinance No, 337, The motion was seconded by Alderman Sims,
and the following vcte was recorded:
Ayes: Aldermen: Bollinger, Bowie, David, Eden, Ray, Rowton, Sims.
Nays: None.
Plumbing Examiners Board: Glen play, Harvey White, J. E, McKay, W. A, Perrine,
Motion was made by Alderman Bollinger: That the Plumbing Examiners Board be reappointed
as recommended in accordance with Grdinance No. 354,
Gas Fitters Board: Glen hiay, Harvey White, W, A, Perrine, and J. E. McKay.
Motion was made by Alderman Rowton: That the Gas Fitters Board be reappointed as recommended
in accordance with Ordinance No. 261. The motion was seconded by Alderman Bollinger, and the
following vote was recorded:
Ayes: Aldermen: Bollinger, Bowie, David, Eden, Ray, Rowton, Sims,
Nays: None.
City Attorney W, H, Dillahunty informed the Council an ordinance had been prepared
for consideration for the purpose of calling an election on the question cf the issuance of
bonds to construct and equip a city jail, purchase additional fire-fighting apparatus and
equipment, and purchase a site for and construct housing for fire-fighting apparatus.
Mayor Price stated that the issuance of the proposed bonds would not increase taxes as the
same millage pledge in 1954 will be sufficient for the proposed issue, After discussion,
Alderman Ray introduced the ordinance entitled "An Ordinance Calling An Election In The
City Of West Memphis For The Purpose Of Submitting To The Electors Cf Said City The
Question Of The Issuance Of Bonds Under The Provisions Of Amendment No, 13 Yo The
Constitution Of The State Of Arkansas For Several Purposes; And Declaring An Emergency," which
was read in full by Alderman Rowton,
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 Bowie, and
on the roll being called the voting was as follows:
Ayes: Aldermen: Bollinger, Bowie, David, Eden, Ray, Rowton, Sims.
Nays: None.
The Mayor declared that more than two-thirds of the members comnosing the Council had
voted in favor of the motion to suspend the rule and that it was carried. Alderman Bollinger
then moved that the ordinance asread be adopted. This motion was duly seconded by
Alderman Eden, and on the roll being called the voting was as follows:
Ayes: Aldermen: Bollinger, Bowie, David, Eden, Ray, Rowton, Sims.
Nays; None.
The Mayor declared that the ordinance had been adopted, and then called attention to
the fact that Section 7, the emergency section, must be adopted upon a separate roll call
inorder to be effective.
Alderman David then read Section 7 again. Alderman Ray moved that Section 7 be adopted.
This motion was duly seconded by Alderman Rowton, and on roll call the following voted:
Ayes: Aldermen: Bollinger, Bowie, David, Eden, Ray, Rowton, Sims.
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,
The ordinance read as follows:
ORDINANCE NO, 382
AN ORDINANCE CALLING AN ELECTION IN THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS FOR THE
PURPOSE GF SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS OF SAID CITY THE QUESTION OF THE
ISSUANCE CF BONDS UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF AMENDMENT N0, 13 TC THE
CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE GF ARKANSAS FGR SEVERAL PURPOSES; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY,
WHEREAS, the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, a city of the first class, in order
to give adequate service and protection to its citizens needs at this time tc construct
and equip a city jail, to purchase additional fire-fighting apparatus and equipment, and
to purchase a site for and construct housing for fire-fighting apparatus -- all at an
estimated cost of $223,000; and
WHEREAS, the City now has outstandng $187,000 in bonds issued under the provisions
of Amendment No, 13 to the Constitution of the State of Arkansas under date of December 1,
1954, which may be called for payment on July 1, 1960, and for the payment of said bonds
the City has pledged the full five mill special tax allowed under the provisions of
Amendment No, 13 to the `'onstitution of the State of Arkansas, sc that it will be
necessary to refund the presently outstanding bonds in order that the City may issue the
additional bonds to pay for the improvements hereinabove described; and the refunding bcnds
and such of the new bonds as are approved can be combined into one issue, all to bepaid
out of the proceeds of the five mill taxauthorized by Amendment No, 13, but in order to
issue these bonds it is necessary that the proposal be approved by the electors of the City;
now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas:
SECTION 1, A special election is hereby called to be held in said City on the
24th day of May, 1960, for the purpose of voting on the question of issuing bonds under
the authority of Amendment No. 13 to the Constitution of the State of Arkansas, for the
following purposes:
(a) For refunding at the same interest rates they now bear
the $187,000 outstanding balance of bonds issued by the
City under the provisions of Amendment No, 13 and dated
December 1, 1954;
(b) For the construction and quipment of a city jail, at an estimated
cost of $58,300;
(c) For the purchase of fire-fighting apparatus and equipment, at an
estimated cost of $93,900; and
(d) For the purchase of a site for and the construction of housing fer
fire-fighting apparatus, at an estimated cost of $70,800.
If all of the purposes are approved, the bonds will be combined into one issue of
refunding and improvement bonds dated as ofJune 1, 1960, and maturing on July 1 of each
year as follows:
$11,000 in 1963
12,000 in 1964, 1965 and 1966
13,000 in 1967
14,000 in 1968, 1969 and 1970
15,000 in 1971 and 1972
16,000 in 1973, 1974 and 1975
18,000 in 1976
19,000 in 1977
20,000 in 1978
21,000 in 1979
22,000 in 1980
23,000 in 1981
25,000 in 1982
26,000 in 1983
27,000 in 1984
29,000 in 1985
The new improvement bonds will bear a rate of interest acceptable to the City Council,
and the refunding bonds will bear interest at the same rates that the December 1,.1954 bonds
bear; the entire issue will be sold with the privilege granted to the buyer to convert the
bonds to a lower rate or rates of interest, upon such terms that the City will receive no
less and pay no more than it would receive or pay if the bonds were not converted.
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SECTION 2, The ballot for said election shall be in substantially the following
form:
BALLOT
Special Election
West Memphis, Arkansas
May 24, 19b0
Vote on measure by placing an "X" in the square opposite the measure either for or
against. Be sure to vote on each proposition,
For refunding presently-outstanding bonds, $187,000 ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,f //
Against refunding presently-outstanding bonds, $187,000 ....................E-/'
For the construction and equipment of a city _
jail. $58,300 .............................................................
./ /
Against the construction and equipment of a city _
jail, $58,300 ........................ ........
For the purchase of fire-fighting apparatus
and equipment, $93,900 ...................................................
./ /
Against the purchase of fire-fighting apparatus _
and equipment, $93,900 ...................................................
./ /
For the purchase of a site for and the
construction of housing for fire-fighting _
apparatus. $70,800 ......................................................./ /
Against the purchase of a site for and the
construction of housing for fire-fighting
apparatus, $70,800 ......................................................./ /
Bonds will be issued for the total amount of the purposes approved by the majority
of the qualified electors of the City voting on the questions, and will be combined into
one issue. The refunding bonds will bear the same rates of interest as those now borne
by the December 1, 1954 bonds being refunded, and the new improvement bonds will bear a
rate of interest acceptable to the City Council. The bonds will be convertible to a
lower rate or rates of interest upon such terms that the City will receive no less and
pay no more than it would receive and pay if the bonds were not converted, and will
mature serially on July 1 of the years 1963 and 1985, inclusive, but callable for payment
prior to maturity at the City's option.
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SECTION 3. Said election shall be held and conducted and the vote thereof canvassed
and the result declared under the law and in the manner now provided for municipal elections,
so far as the same is authorized and directed to give notice of such election by an
advertisement published weekly, once a week for four times, in EVENING TIMES, a newspaper
published and having a bona fide circulation in the City of West Memphis, the last publication
to be not less than ten days prior to the date of said election, and only qualified electors
of the City of West Memphis shall have the right to vote at said election.
SECTION 4, The result of said election shall be proclaimed by the Mayor and his
proclamation shall be published one time in said newspaper, and the result of said election
as proclaimed by the P1ayor shall be conclusive unless attacked in the courts within thirty
days after the date of such proclamation.
SECTION 5. The Mayor and City Clerk are authorized and directed to advertise, according
to the terms of Amendment No, 13 to the Constitution of the State of Arkansas, the public sale
of the proposed bond issue, the firm, time and place to be fixed by them, and in said notice
they shall provide that the buyer may have the right to convert the bonds to bonds bearing a
lower rate or rates of interest, upon such terms that the City wi•11 receive no less and pay no
more than it would receive and pay if the bonds were not converted; that the buyer may designate
the trustee and place of payment of the issue; and that the bonds will be callable for payment
prior to maturity in inverse numerical order at par and accrued interest, as follows: From
surplus revenues derive from the special tax or unused proceeds from the bond sale, on any
interest paying date; from funds from any cource, on any interest paying date on and after
July 1, 1965.
SECTIUN 6, A copy of this ordinance sahll be given to the Crittenden County Board of
Election Commissioners so that said Board may provide the proper election officialsand
supplies,
SECTION 7, It is hereby ascertained and declared that there is immediate and urgent need
for each of the proposed improvements set out in this ordinance, in order to protect the health,
life, and property of the inhabitants of the City of West Memphis; therefore, an emergency exists
and this ordinance, being necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety,
shall take effect and be in force without delay upon and after its passage.
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Mayor Price brought to the Council's attention hearings had been held on April 7, 1960,
for rezoning of property owned by the Housing Authority of West Memphis, Arkansas, and
the ordinance had been prepared for presentation to the Council as follows:
Alderman Bollinger introduced the ordinance entitled "An Ordinance For The Purpose Of
Rezoning Certain Real Estate In The City Of West Memphis, Arkansas; Declaring An Emergency;
And For Other Purposes" was read in full by Alderman Eden.
Alderman David 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 Ray, and on
the roll being called the voting was as follows:
Ayes: Aldermen: Hollinger, Bowie, David, Eden, Ray, Rowton, Sims.
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 Rowton then moved
that the ordinance as read be adopted. This motion wasduly seconded by Alderman Sims, and on the
roll being called the voting was as follows:
Ayes: Aldermen: Bollinger, Bowie, David, Eden, Ray, Rowton, Sims.
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 Bowie then read Section 4 again, Alderman Bollinger moved that Section 4 be
adopted. This motion was duly seconded by Alderman Eden, and on roll call the following voted:
Ayes: Aldermen: Bollinger, Bowie, David, Eden, Ray, Rowton, Sims,
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.
The ordinance read as follows:
ORDINANCE NO, 383
AN ORDINANCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF REZONING CERTAIN REAL ESTATE IN THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS;
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND ~POR OTHER PURPOSES,
WHEREAS, a petition wasfiled with the City Planning Commission and the Citq Council of the
City of West Memphis, in Crittenden County, Arkansas, by the Housing Authority of the City of
West Memphis, Arkansas, as the owners of the hereinafter described property praying that said
property be rezoned as set out in the petition; and
WHEREAS, the said City Planning Commission, after a hearing in a regular meeting of said
Commission, held on March 10, 1960, in accordance with the laws of the State of Arkansas and
the ordinances of the City of {;{est Memphis, recommended to the City Council of said City that
said petition be granted; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of West Memphis, in its regular meeting held on
March 17, 1960, set the public hearing on said petition for April 7, 1960, at 3;00 o'clock
p.m„ and
I~IERFAS, a notice was duly published on the 21st day of March, 1960, in a local newspaper
of general circulation, as required by Ordinance No. 165 of said City, stating that on the
7th day of April, 1960, at 3:00 o'clock p,m „ apublic 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 C Multiple-Pamily Residence District to appear at said
hearing to make known their objections and notifying all other interested persona to appear at
said hearing so thattheq 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, HE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of West Memphis;
Section 1. That the following described lands, located in said city:
That part of the NE4 of Section 13, Township 6 North, Range 8 East,
described as follows: Commencing at the east quarter corner of Sec-
tion 13, Township 6 North, Range 8 East, thence south 89 degrees 10
minutes 30 seconds west 1650 feet along the center line of Jackson
Avenue extended, thence north 30 feet to the point of beginning;
thence north 400 feet, thence south 89 degrees 10 minutes 30 seconds
west 580 feet, thence south 400 feet, thence north 89 degrees 10
minutes 30 seconds east 580 feet to the point of beginning, now zoned
as "A" Single Pamily Residence and "B" Two Family Residence Districts;
and
Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 30, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18,
19, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24 in Block 1; Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 1, 8,
9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15-, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 and 31 in
Block 3; and Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, S, 6, 7, 8 and 9 in Block 4 of the
Geo, T, Kendal Fourth Addition to the City of tVest Memphis, Arkansas,
now zoned as "A" Single Family Residence District; and
That part of the S1 NEB of Section 17, Township 6 North, Range 9 East,
described as follows; Beginning at a point on the west line of Walker
Avenue that is 1852,13 feet south and 25 feet west of the northeast
corner of said Section 17, said point being the northeast corner of
Lot 1, Block 1, Geo, T, Kendal Fourth Addition to the City of
West Memphis, Arkansas, run thence north 215 feet; thence west 319,22
feet; thence south 75 degrees 04 minutes west 110 feet; thence west
176,65 feet; thence north 66 degrees 03 minutes west 180,17 feet;
thence south 23 degrees 57 minutes west 290 feet to the northwest
corner of Lot 20, Block 1, Geo. T, Kendal Fourth Addition; thence
south 66 degrees 03 minutes east 266,83 feet along the north line of
Block 1; thence south 83 degrees 26 minutee~east 151.09 feet along the
north line of Block 1; thence north 75 degrees 04 minutes east 507,73
feet along the north line of Block 1 to the point of beginning, now
zoned as "F" Light Industrial District,
be, and the same are hereby, REZONED as "C" Multiple Family Residence Districts,
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. EMERGENCY 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 ordinance 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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Alderman Ray introduced an ordinance ent~led "An Ordinance To Zone A Portion Of Block G,
Lyndon Addition To The City Of West Memphis, Crittenden County, Arkansas, which was read in
full by Alderman Rowton,
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 Bowie, and
on the roll being called the voting was as follows:
Ayes: Aldermen: Bollinger, Howie, David, Eden, Ray, Rowton, Sims.
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 Bollinger
then moved that the ordinance as read be adopted, This motion was duly seconded by Alderman
Eden, and on the roll being called the voting was as follows:
Ayes: Aldermen: Bollinger, Bowie, David, Eden, Ray, Rowton, Sims,
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 David then read Section 4 again, Alderman Ray moved that Section 4 be adopted,
This motion was duly seconded by Alderman Rowton, and on roll call the following voted:
Ayes: Aldermen: Bollinger, Bowie, David, Eden, Ray, Rowton, Sims,
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 b}' the City Clerk under the seal of the City,
The ordinance read as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 384
AN ORDINANCE TO ZANE A PORTION OF BLOCK G, LYNDON ADDITION TO THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS,
CRITTENDEN COUNTY, ARKANSAS.
WHEREAS, Notice was given of a hearing before the Planning Commission of the
City of Vest Memphis, to be had and held for the purpose of submitting request for
re-zoning a portion of Block G, Lyndon Addition to the City of l4est Memphis, mere
particularly hereinafter described; and
WHEREAS, Notice was duly given cf a hearing tc be held before the City Council.
at 3:00 p, m, on April 7, 1960, for the purpose of hearing any interested parties in
connection with the re-zoning of said lands; and
WHEREAS, at said meeting the owners of said lands appeared and requested that the
zone be changed from "C" Multiple Family to "D" Commercial, and no persons appeared to
protest the same; now, therefore:
BE IT ORDWINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL GF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS:
SECTION i. "D" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT ESTABLISHED: That the following lands, to-wit:
That part of Blocl: G, Lyndon Addition to the City of
West Memphis, Arkansas, described as follows, to-wit:
Starting at the southwest corner of 'lock G, Lyndon
Addition, thence east along the north right of way sine
of Ross Avenue 262.5 feet to the point of beginning;
thence north 60 feet; thence east 120 feet on a line
parallel to the north line of Ross Avenue; thence south
60 feet to a point on the north line of Ross Avenue;
thence west 120 feet along the north right of way line
of Ross Avenue to the point cf beginning;
be, and the same are hereby, reclassified and zoned as "D" Commercial.
SECTION II. (iRDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREV~ITH REPEALED: All Ordinances or parts of
Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION IIL COPY OF ORDINANCE FILED POR RECORD: A copy of this Ordinance, when duly
certi ied~ by the City Clerk, shall besubject to being filed in the Office of the Circuit
Clerk and fix-Officio Recorder within and for Crittenden County, Arkansas, for record.
SECTION IV. Eb1ERGENCY CLAUSE: It is hereby found and declared by the City Council of
the City of West Memphis that said lands are now in the process of being developted, and
it would be to the best interest of the City of West Memphis that lands be re-zoned; an
emergency is hereby declared to exist, and this Ordinance being necessary for the preservation
of the public peace, health and safety, shall take effect and be in full force and effect from
and after its passage and approval.
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Attorney J. H. Spears appeared before the Council in behalf of the owners of Royal Gardens
1st Addition to the City of West Memphis, to present plat and zoning ordinance. The Council
was informed the Planning Commission on April 14, 1960, had recommended the plat be approved
provided Barton Street be replated to original width and the Addition be zoned as "A" residential.
Mr. Spears stated the area north of the Addition adjoining Barton Stzeet is not being platted at
this time, however, an amended plat showing the full width of Barton Street was presented and
filed, The plat was approved as presented, and Alderman Sims introduced an ordinance entitled
'An Ordinance To Zone Blocks 1-3 both Inclusive Of Royal Gardens First Addition To The City Of
West Memphis, Crittenden County, Arkansas, Lying And Being Situated In The SE1 eF Section 8,
Township 6 North, Range 9 East" which was read in full by Alderman Bowie.
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Alderman Bollinger 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 Eden, and on the roll being called the voting was as follows:
Ayes: Aldermen: Bollinger, Bowie, David, Eden, Ray, Rowton, Sims,
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: Bollinger, Bowie, David, Eden, Ray, Rowton, Sims.
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 Rowton then read Section 4 again. Alderman Sims moved that Section 4 be
adopted, This motion was duly seconded by Alderman Bowie, and on roll call the
following voted:
Ayes: Aldermen: Bollinger, Bowie, David, Eden, Ray, Rowton, Sims,
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,
The ordinance read as follows:
ORDINANCE NO, 385
AN ORDINANCE TO ZGNE BLOCKS 1-3 BOTH INCLUSIVE OF RGYAL GARDENS FIRST ADDITION TO THE
CITY OF WEST MEbIPHIS, CRITTENDEN COUNTY, ARKANSAS, LYING AND BEING SITUATED IN THE
SE4 OF SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 6 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY CGUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS:
SECTION I, "A" SINGLE PAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT: That the following lands,
to-wit:
Blocks 1-3 both inclusive of 'loyal Gardans First
r\ddition to the City of West Memphis, Crittenden
County, Arkansas, lying and being situated in the
SEn of Section 8, Township 6 North, Range 9 East,
be, and the same are hereby zoned as an "A" Single Family Residence District,
SECTION II, ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH REPEALED; All Ordinances or parts
of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed,
duly certifiedlby the QityOC~erkNCshall~beFsublRectRto beingpfiledtinsthedCffice of hen
the Circuit Clerk and Ex-Officio Recorder within and for Crittenden County, Arkansas,
For record,
SECTION IV, EMERGENCY CLAUSE: it is hereby found and declared by the City Council
of the City o West Memphis that said lands are now in the process of being developed,
and it would be to the best interest of the City of West Memphis that said lands be
zonedas an "A" Single Family Residence District; an emergency i~ hereby declared to
exist, and this Ordinance being necessarq for the preservation of the public peace,
health and safety, shall take effect and be in full force and effect from and after its
passage and approval,
City Attorney Dillahunty informed the Council he had investigated the length of
trailers used for camp trailers, and had prepared an ordinance to amend ordinance
No. 284 providing for parking of camping trailers as instructed by the Council,
Alderman David introduced the ordinance entitled "An Ordinance To Amend Ordinance No, 284;
Which Provides For Regulation Of Trailers And Campsites" which was read in full by
Alderman Ray.
Alderman Rowton 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 Sims, and
on the roll being called the voting was as follows:
Ayes: Aldermen: Bollinger, Bowie, David, Eden, Ray, Rowton, Sims,
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 Bowie
then moved that the ordinance as read be adopted. This motion was duly seconded by
Alderman Bollinger, and on the roll being called the voting was as follows:
Ayes: Aldermen: Bollinger, Bowie, David, Eden, Ray, Rowton, and Sims.
Nays: None.
The Mayor declared that the ordinance had been adopted, and then called attention to
the fact that Section 3, the emergency section, must be adopted upon a separate roll call
in order to be effective.
Alderman Ray then read Section 3 again. Alderman Howie moved that Section 3 be
adopted. This motion was duly seconded by Alderman Eden, and on roll call the following
voted:
Ayes: Aldermen: Bollinger, Bowie, David, Eden, Ray, Rowton, and Sims,
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.
The ordinance read as follows:
ORDINANCE NO, 386
AN ORDINANCE TU AMEND ORDINANCE NO, 284; WHICH PROVIDES PUR REGULATION OF TRAILERS AND
CAMPSITES,
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas:
Section 1. Section 1 of Ordinance No. 284 is hereby amended to read as follows:
For the purpose of this ordinance, the following terms shall be deemed and construed
to have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this Section unless from the context
it clearly appears that some other meaning is intended:
PERSON - The word "person" shall mean and include both the singular and plural and
shall also mean and include person, individu~t, firm, corporation, company, partnership,
association, club, society, or any other organization,
QUALIFIED CAMP GROUND - Shall mean and include a place operated by a person who had
obtained from the Inspection Department of the City of West Memphis a permit to operate
a place where may be maintained, parked, or located house cars, or trailer houses,
HOUSE CAR OR TRAILBR HOUSE - Shall mean and include any vehicle or structure so
designed and constructed in such manner as will permit occupancy thereof as sleeping
quarters for one or more persons, or the conduct of any business or profeasimn, occupation
or trade, and so designed that it is or may be mounted on wheels and used as a conveyance
on highways or city streets,propelled or drawn by its own or other motive power, excepting
a device used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks, Provided, however, the definition
of house car or trailer house shall not be construed to apply to camping trailers that do not
exceed an overall length of sixteen (16) feet and are not being used for living or sleeping
quarters on the owners premises in the City. This exception is intended to permit parking
of camping trailers only,
Section 2, All provisions contained in Ordinance No. 284 shall remain in full force
and a ec~ t, except as herein specifically amended,
Section 3, This Ordinance being necessary for the safety and welfare of the
inhabitants of the City of West Memphis, an emergency is declared to exist, and this
shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage.
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Accounts payable for March, 1960, were presented as follows; General Fund $8,093,44
Health Clinic 33.38
Street Department 1,921.'76
Library 180,82
After discussion, motion was made by Alderman Ray: That the accounts payable for March, 1960,
be approved as presented and filed, and authorize, ratify, and/or confirm payment of the
following:
`~ J
GENERAL FUND
STREET DEPARTMENT
Director of Internal Rev, $1
807
50
W. G. Williamson ,
,
863
76 Director of Internal Rev. $166.30
Dept, of Rev, ,
1
50 Street Department 1,000.00
~
Arkansas State Firemen s Association .
21
00 payroll Fund
1,538.73
H, B, Price ,
27
00 Street Department 1,712,81
Payroll Fund ,
8 923
22 Garrett Hardware
2.35
D. Nopper .
5
00 Farmers Hardware 94,1a
Municipal Court ,
43
65 Ark, paint & Glass
4,93
Municipal Court ,
81 48 W, K, In ram
4 840.00
Advertiser's Novelty 97 4o Holland Implement 10,40
American City
10
00 Ben Df, Hogan 1,616.80
V, H, Blackinton & Co, .
65
11 Hawkins Equipment
306,80
Certified Products ,
226
76 Goodyear Service 194,24
Chalmers Buick ,
313
71 W. S, Jordan Gravel
119.20
Choctaw, Inc, .
15
90 D7idSouth Gas Co. 38.63
Crittenden Memorial Hospital ,
lO
Op Mills-Morris Co.
175,90
Crittenden Publishing ,
7 67 McCaa Chevrolet 119,84
Prittenden Publishing 413
68 May-Graves-McCaa 115.65
,
Dailey s United Supply .
50
47 Motor Supply 66,13
W. S, Darley ,
194
55 J. A, Riggs Tractor
23.28
Harry F. Dodge ,
980
18 A. J. Thomas, Inc. 48.41
Esso Standard .
227
71 W, M, Lumber
10.20
Parmers Hardware .
13
50 W, M. Scrap Iron 10.82
Finley Electric ,
38
10 W, M, Machine Shcp 17.5E
N, S, Garrott .
1
887
01 Dacus Lbr,
7.73
Goodyear Service ,
, Business Men's Assurance 85
25
Hamilton Clinic ~
17,.,6
30
00 payroll Account .
1,962,54
Dr. J. G. Hawkins .
6,00 St, Louis-San Francisco RR
180.72
Higgins Generator
Holland Motor Co 32,44 WEST MEMPHIS PUBLIC LIBRARY
,
W, H, Hundhausen, Jr,
Independent Linen Service 10,60
1,75
Director of Internal Rev,
$36
40
Leggett's Service 4,65 W, G, Williamson .
536
78
tV, K, Ingram 13 20 Associated Libraries .
7 27
Johnson Auto kCo, 890,00
86
87 The Baker & Taylor Co, 101.57
Logan-Lesh Comm, ,
807
54 Finley Electric
4.40
Lions International Club ,
42
00 C, M, Gardner 78 90
McCaa Chevrolet ,
33
60 H, R. Hunting Co. 108,94
May-Graves-McCaa .
359
19 Midsouth Gas
43.83
Melvin's Minnow Shop , New Method Book bindery 13
45
May Plumbing 3.09 Southwestern Bell Telephone .
17
51
Meriwether Apothecary 10.00
33.75 Payroll Account .
273.54
Alills-Morris
Midsouth Gas 6.93 FIREMENS PENSION & RELIEF FUND
593,31
Tom Mize Paint 12.50 O
Ball
Motor Supply ,
R' Murphy $50.00
Mullin-Kille Co, 252, J0 175,00
Orkin fixterminating
Ozburn-kAbston 5,00 5 hfILL AD VALOREM TAX
$12
555
47
Puze Uil Co. 56,43
19,62 ,
.
Russell Uniform. 34,25
Sam Saig 8,60
Spalding Tire 10.71
Southwestern Bell Telephone 360,91
Standard Parts 3,88
Tayloe Paper ~0 78
Texaco, Inc, 8,59
Walter Thurmond & 'ons
C, J, Upton :; u,tiu
Wallin-Dickey & Rich 257.65
W. M, Laundry-Cleaners 15.45
W. M, Machine Shop 66,14
28
68
W, M, Tourist Court ,
q
50
W. M, Veterinary Hospital ,
307.00
H, White 20 00
White Rose Industrial Laundry 4.11
IV, R, Ingram 325
00
Russell Tractor ,
400
00
Mrs, George Lehr ,
H, D, Holland 75,00
Business Men's Assurance 1,421.?0
L, T, Baker & Tom Palmer 20.11
100
00
W. M, Utility Comm, ,
3,550.81
St. Louis-San Francisco RR 163.82
Business Afen`s Assurance 414.59
Payroll Account 10,772,20
Street Department 1,500,00
The motion was seconded by Alderman David, and the following vote was recorded:
Ayes: Aldermen: Bollinger, Bowie, David, Eden, Ray, Rowton, Sims,
Nays: None,
The following recommendations from the Planning Commission were presented:
Application of C. B. Easley to park trailer on vacant lot at 311 S. 2nd Street be denied.
Motion was made by Alderman Ray: That the Planning Commission recommendation be confirmed.
The motion was seconded by Alderman fiden, and the following vote was recorded:
Ayes: Aldermen: Bollinger, Bowie, David, Eden, Ray, Rowton, and Sims,
Nays; None.
Application of West Memphis Yourist Court to install mobile trailers for rent and display
purposes on the west aide of court yard at 100 W, Broadway be rejected as in violation of
restricted fire zone. Mr. Jimmy Bogard, agent fcr the mobile hotel units, appeared before
the Council to request reconsideration of the application, After lengtty discussion with members
of the Council, Mayor Price, City Attorney, and Building Inspector Perrine, motion was made by
Alderman Ray: That the matter be taken under advisement until Mr, Erling Helland, Planning
Consultant, could be contacted, The motion was seconded by Alderman Eden, and the following vote
was recorded:
Ayes: Aldermen: Bowie, David, Eden, Ray, Rowton, and aims.
Nays: None.
Alderman Bollinger abstained from voting.
Mayor Price informed the Council in order to expedite the construction of the jail and
housing for fire fighting apparatus during good weather it would be permissible to have Notice
of Bond Sale published concurrently with Notice of Election thereby eliminating a 30 day
delay if the voters approve the issuance of bonds, After discussion, motion was made by
Alderman Rowton: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to have Notice of Sale of Bonds
published. The motion was seconded by Alderman Eden, and the following vote was recorded:
Ayes: Aldermen: Bollinger, Bowie, David, Eden, Ray, Rowton, Sims,
Nays: None.
There being no further business to come before the meeting, Alderman David moved the
meeting adjourn, which motion was duly seconded by Alderman Ray, and the following vote was
recorded:
Ayes: Aldermen: Bollinger, Bowie, David, Eden, Ray, Rowton, Sims,
Nays: None.
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned,
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CITY CLE '
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MAYOR
APPROVED: MAY 5, 1960