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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OP WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS,
HELD AT THE CITY HALL IN SAID CITY ON THE 2ND DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1961, AT 3:00 P. M,
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The City Council of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, met in regular session
at the City of West Memphis at 3:00 o'clock P.M„ on the 2nd day of February, 1961.
The following were present: Mayor Howell B, Price, Aldermen: R, E, Eden, Earl Felts,
J. L, Lackey, L. E. Roleson, C, H. Rowton, Y. G, Sims, C, I, Bollinger, and R. C, uowie;
and City Attorney W. H. Dillahunty,
Absent: None.
It being determined a quorum was present, the following proceedings were had to-wit:
Minutes of Council Meeting on January 19, 1961, were approved as read.
City Attorney W. H. Dillahunty informed the Council a corrected Notice for Vacating
A Portion Of South Pirst Street Of The George T, Kendal Subdivision, was published on
January 20th and 27th. No one appeared to protest vacating said street. Alderman Lackey
introduced an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance Vacating A Portion Of South First Street Of
The George T. Kendal Subdivision, .And Declaring An Emergency", which was read in full by
Alderman Rowton.
Alderman Sima 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 Roleson,
and on the roll being called the voting was as follows:
Aqe: Aldermen: 8den, Felts, Lackeq, Roleson, Rowton, Sims, Bollinger, and Bowie.
Nay: 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 Felts, and on the roll being called the voting was as follows:
Aqe: Aldermen: Eden, Felts, Lackeq, Roleson, Rowton, Sims, Bollinger, and Bowie.
Nay: None.
The Mayor declared that the ordinance had been adopted, and then called attention to
the fact that Section 3, the emergency section, moat be adopted upon a separate roll call
in order to be effective.
Alderman Howie then read Section 3 again. Alderman Eden moved that Section 3 be
adopted, This motion was duly seconded by Alderman Lackey, and on roll call the following
voted:
Aye: Aldermen: Eden, Felts, Lackey, Roleson, Rowton, Sims, Hollinger, and Bowie.
Nay: None.
The Mayor then declared that the ordinance and the emergency section had been duly
passed, and tlfereupon he signed the ordinance in open Council meeting, his signature was
attested by the City Clerk under the seal of the City.
ORDINANCE NO. 402
AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF SOUTH FIRST STRHET OP THE GEORGE T. KENDAL SUBDIVISION,
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY,
WHEREAS, a petition was duly filed with the City Council of the City of West Memphis,
Arkansas, on the 15th day of December, 1960, asking the City Council to vacate a certain
portion of South First Street as shown on g:lat of record in the office of the Circuit Clerk
and Ex-Gfficio Recorder of Crittenden Countq, Arkansas;
The portion of said street sought to be vacated being specifically described as
follows:
All of South First Street from the South line of Jackson
Avenue to a distance of fifty feet (SO') North of the North
line of Monroe Avenue, more particularly described as
that portion of South First Street through Lots Two (2)
through Sixteen C16), inclusive, in Block One (1), and
Lots Two (2) through Sixteen (16), inclusive, in Block Two
(2) of the George T, Kendal Subdivision of the City of
West Memphis, Arkansas.
WHEREAS, after due notice published ontthe 20th day of January, 1961, and the 27th day
of January, 1961, as required by law, the Council has at the time and place mentioned in the
notice, heard all persons desiring to be heard on the question and has ascertained that the
portion of South First Street hereinabove described having heretofore been dedicated to
public use as a street has not been actually used by the public for a period of at least
five (5) years; that all of the owners of the property abutting upon the portion of the
street to be vacated have filed with the Council their written consent to such abandoning
of such portion and that the public interest and welfare will not be adversely affected by
the abandoing of such portion of said street.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1, The City of Weat Memphis, Arkansas, hereby releases, vacates and abandons all
its rights, together with the rights of the public generally, in and to the portion of South
First Street designated as follows:
All of South First Street from the South line of Jackson
Avenue to a distance of Fifty feet (SO') North of the North
line of Monroe Avenue, more particularly described as
that portion of South First Street through Lots Two (2)
through Sixteen (16), inclusive, in Block One (1), and Lots
Txo (2) through Sixteen (16), inclusive, in Block Two (2)
of the George T, Kendal Subdivision of the City of West Memphis,
Arkansas.
SBCTION 2. A copy of this ordinance, certified bq the City Clerk, shall be filed in the
office of the Circuit Clerk and Ex-Officio Recorder of Crittenden County, Arkansas,
SECTION 3. Emergency Clause: This ordinance being for the immediate protection of the
public peace, health and safety, and in the interest of the public, an emergency is hereby
declared to exist and this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage.
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Contract estimate of Heath & Scarbrough in the amount of $15,076.23 for the City Jail
was presented, After discussion, motion was made by Alderman Rowton, seconded by
Alderman Lackey: That the 4 timate be approved as presented in amount of $15,076,23, Upon
vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Eden, Felts, Lackey, Roleson, Rowton, Sims, Hollinger, and Bowie.
Nay: None.
Statement of Stuck, Frier, Lane & Scott, Architects for partial payment on fee for
services rendered to preparation of drawings, specifications, taking bids, preparation of
contract for Fire Stations #2 and #3 in amount of $2,335.57 was presented, Motion was
made by Alderman Bollinger, seconded by Alderman Roleson: That the statement be approved
as presented. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Eden, Felts, Lackey, Roleson, Rowton, Sims, Bollinger, and Bowie.
Nay: None.
Alderman Eden commended Street Superintendent Hollis Warren on the good condition of the
city streets,
Mayor Price announced Mr. Erling Helland of Erling Helland Associates, Consulting
Plamees,, would present additional information on the proposed planning program for
West Memphis. Approximately 25 interested citizens of West Mem}~his and Crittenden County
were present. Mr. Helland presented in detail the fourth stage of the planning program,
the Comprehensive Plan with Suggested Development Standards for the West Memphis Metropolitan
Atea with maps and text. After discussion of the report and including performance standards
in proposed ordinances; motion was made by Alderman Bollinger, seconded by Alderman Roleson:
That Erling Helland Associates be authorized to proceed with planning program as proposed.
Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Eden, Felts, Lackey, Roleson, Rowton, Sims, Bollinger, and Bowie,
Nay: None.
There being no further business, motion was made by Alderman Eden, seconded by
Alderman Roleson to adjourn. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Eden, Felts, Lackey, Roleson, Rowton, Sims, Bollinger, and Bowie,
Nay: None. _'
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APPROVED: FEBRUARY 16, 1961