August 17, 1961MINUTES OP A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HEMPHZS, ARKANSAS,
HELD AT THE CITY HALL IN SAID CITY ON _THE 17TH DAY OF AUGUST 1961 AT 3:00 P, M,
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The City Council of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, met in regular session in
the City of West htemphis at 3:00 o'clock P, 41, on the 17th day of August, 1961. The
following were present: Aldermen; R, E. Eden, Earl Felts, J. F. Lackey, L. E, Roleson,
C. H. Rowton, Y, G. Sims, 0. I. Bollinger, R. C. Bowie; and City Attorney W. H. Dillahunty,
Absent: None.
It being determined a quorum was present, the following proceedings were had to-wit:
5linutes of Council Meeting on July 20th and August 3rd were approved as read.
Statement from Heath S: Scarbrough for payment on construction of fire stations No. 2
and 3 in amount of $911,70 was presented, b1otion was made by Alderman Rowton seconded by
Alderman Roleson: That payment be approved, Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Eden, Felts, Lackey, Roleson, Rowton, Sims, Bollinger, Howie.
Nay: None.
Mayor Price announced members of the West Memphis Junior Auxiliary were present to
present additional information to the Council on the question of fluoridation of the
water supply in 19est h~emphis, and the matter would be considered next on the agenda.
Mrs. Murray Fergusan of the Junior Auxiliary stated the Auxiliary in an effort to have
the fluorine content in the water increased to meet with State approved amounts had meet
with the Committee appointed previously by the Council, the Committee had referred the
Auxiliary to the Utility Commission, who had referred them back to the Council, and that
Dr. Zeb Preeman at this time would act as spokesman for the Junior Auxiliary, btedical
Society, Dental Society, and representatives of other civic organizations in West Memphis
advocating the increased fluoridation of the water supply, Dr. Freeman informed the
Council the purpose of the meeting was to make the Council better informed citizens on
the matter of fluoridation, and that a number of doctors and dentists, and technical
experts from the State Health Department were present to answer any questions that might
be presented. Thereupon the following presented data and their views in advocating
fluoridation: Dr. Paul Young, Director of Dental Bureau, State Health Department, who
spoke on the advantages gained by fluoridation, and answered many questions of the
members of the Council as to the reasons for opposition to fluoridation; Mr, C. H, French,
sanitary engineer for the Slate Health Department, who quoted statistics on cost of
.installation and operation and estimated the cost of installation in the West Memphis
system would be approximately $1,500,00 plus additional cost of enlarging the building
housing the chlorine equipment, and the cost per person would be less than ten cents per
year base8 upon present water consumption. Dr, Milton Deneke, Crittenden County Health
Officer, who advised the Crittenden County Rledical Society has unanimously agreed to
fluoridation; Dr. David James, Dr. Murray Ferguson, Dr. Taylor Bun tin, Jr., and
Dr, L, P, McKeowen also spoke on the need and their personal experience in fluoridation.
Others in the audience of approximately 100 people presented their views Qp the matter.
Mayor Price stated the position of the Council, regardless of how the Aldermen
personally feel on the matter of fluoridation, was that as representatives of all the
people of West Memphis such a controversial issue should be voted upon due to the
number of telephone calls and complaints received in opposition to fluoridation, The
Mayor informed those present that the matter could be placed on the ballot for the
General Election in November thereby eliminating cost of a special election.
The Council was requested to go on record that the matter be placed on the ballot
for the November General Election, After discussion, the following motion was made by
Alderman Roleson, seconded by Alderman Lackey: Evidence having been presented to the
Council from representatives of the following organizations: Junior Auxiliary,
Maddox PTA, Newcomers Club, High School PTA, Junior Chamber of Commerce, Philanthropy
Club, Catholic School Home-School Associ~ion, Dabbs School PTA, Bragg School PTA,
B&PW Club, Junior High School PTA, Lions Cluq Kiwanis Club, Rotary Club, Medical
Association, Dental Association, State Health Department, Hospital Auxiliary of the
beneficial effect of fluoridation the Council go on record that the matter be presented
to the people for a vote at the November General Election, Upon vote, the voting was as
follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Eden, Fe1ts,Lackey, Roleson, Rowton, Sims, Bollinger, and Bowie,
Nay: None,
Alderman Eden brought to the Council's attention no
1961 Budget for the Nlayor to attend the American MunicipalpLeagueoConvention indSeattlee
Washington, on August 25 to 31st. Motion was made by Alderman Rowton, seconded by
Alderman Bowie: ,That the Council approve expenses for Playor Price to attend the
American Municipal League Convention in Seattle, lashington. Uoon vote, the voting was
as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Eden, Felts, Lackey, Roleson, Rowton, Sims, Bollinger, Bowie.
Nay: None,
No further business being presented, motion was made by Alderman Roleson, seconded
by Alderman Eden 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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CITY CLE MAYOR
APPROVED: SEPTEMBER ', 196;
ORDINANCE NO, 410
AN ORDINANCE TO 2GME BLOCKS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, o, ^,, E, 9, 10, 11, 12 AND 13, RICHLAND
SUBDIVISION IN THE CITI' OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARYANSAS, LYING IN TFIE EAST }iALF OF THE
NORTHEAST QUARTER AND THE EAST 203 FEET OF THE iVEST HALF OF THE NORTfIiVE>ST QLiARTER OF
SECTION ELEVEN (11), TOtVNSIiIP SIX (6) NORTH, RANGE EIGIIT (8} EAST, CRITTEIdDEN' COUNTY,
ARKANSAS,
BE IT ORDAINED HY THE CIT]' COUNCIL. OF TrIE CIT]' OF WEST N~PiPHIS:
SECTION I: "A" SINGLE-FAhIILY RESIDE,*ffi DISTIi~T: That the followin; described property,
to-wit:
Blocks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, °, 10, 11 and 12, Richland
Subdivision in the City of West Memphis, Arkansas,
lying in the Et of the NEa and the East 203 feet of the
tVl, of the NEµ- of Section 11, Township b North, Range 8
Fast, Crittenden County, Arkansas,
be, and the same is, hereby zoned as an "A" Single-family Residence District,
SECTION II: "D" CONSPtERCIAL DISTRICT: That the following described property, to-wit:
Dlocks 9 and 13, Richland Subdivision in the City of Nest Memphis,
Arkansas, lying in the E1 of the NEy- and the East 203 feet of the
iVl of the NE-,~-, of Section-11, Township u North, Range 8 East,
Crittenden County, Arkansas,
be, and the same is, hereby zoned as a "D" Commercial District,
SECTION III: CCRY OF ORDINANCE FILED FOR RECORD: A cony of this ordinance, when duly
certified by the City Clerk shall be subject to bein filed for record in the office of
the Circuit Clerk and Ex-~fficin Recorder within and'for Crittenden County, Arkansas.
SECTION IV: EMERGENCY CLAUSE: It is hereby ascertained and declared to be a fact that
said land is in the process of develoament; that the passage of this ordinance is in the
interest of the public peace, health, safety and welfare of the City of {Vest Memphis,
therefore, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, and this ordinance sahil be in full
force and effect from and after its passage and approval,
Statement from heath S Scarbrough, contractors for Fire Stations No. 2 and 3 was
presented in the amount of :4,575.42, Motion was made by Alderman Roleson, seconded by
Alderman Lackey: That statement from heath fic Scarbrough in amount of $4,575.42 be a?proved.
Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Felts, Lackey, Roleson, gowton, Sims, Bowie, and Eden,
Nay: None.
The following recommendations from the Planning Commission were presented to the Council:
Application of Shelby Free Will Baptist Church to erect a tent for a revival at 200 West Bond
be denied.
Application of Mrs. Jim hrinkley for Effie's Beauty Shop to convert a carport into a beauty
shop at 3100 Church Street be denied. '
After discussio^ of the recommendatbns, motion was made by Alderman Eden, seconded by
Alderman Bowie: That the action of the Planning Commission to deny the applications of
Shelby Free ]Vill Baptist Chutch and Effie's Heuaty Shop be approved. Upon vote, the voting
was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Felts, Lackey, Roleson, Rowton, Sims, BoSVie, and Eden.
Nay: None.
Mayor Price brought to the Council`s attention the passage of the annual Resolution for
taxation purposes, .llderman Rowton introduced the following Resolution, and moved the Reasolution
be adopted, The motion was seconded by Aldermn Sims. The Resolution read as follows:
RESOLUTION NC, 234
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TFiE' CITY OF (VEST P7ENIPi-IIS, ARKANSAS:
That a tax of five (5) mills upon the dollar for general purposes, five (5) mills upon the
dollar.. for debt service, and one (1) mill upon the dollar for public city library upon the
assessed value of all real and personal property within the limits of the City of :^Jest Memphis,
l~rkansas, be and the same is hereby levied, and the City Clerk is hereby directed to delivera
certified copy of this Resolution to the Clerk of the County Court of Crittende^ County, to the
end that said tar, may be entered upon the State and County Tax Books for the year 19b1.
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Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Felts, Lackey, Roleson, Rowton, Sims, Bowie, and Eden.
Nay: None.
'I Mayor Price reported to the Council on his trip to Seattle to the American Municipal
Convention, the importantance of proper planning and zoning, and the interest shown by
~ other cities in West Memphis's proposed plan.
~ Fire Chief Elmo Anderson invited the City Ofr"icials to Fire Station No. 1, Thursday,
I September 14, 1961, at 5:30 °. h1. for the Firemen's Annual Dinner.
No further business being presented, motion was made by alderman Roleson, seconded }?y
~I Alderman Bowie to adjourn. Upon vote, the votinv was as follows:
_ ~ i.ye: .aldermen: Felts, Lackey, Roleson, 8owton, Sims, Bowie, and Eden.
Nay: None.
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ATTEST
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APPROVED: SEPTEh1BER Z1, 1961