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December 2, 1971t 7r MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS , ARKANSAS , HELD ON THE ZND DAY OF DECEMBER, 19 71. The City Council of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas met in regular session at its regular meeting place in West Memphis, Arkansas, at 1:30 o'clock p.m., on the 2nd day of December, 1971. The following were present: Mayor Tilden Rodgers, City Attorney R. E. Wallin; and Aldermen: Thomas Dickerson, D. M. Grimsley, W. L. Harris, J. E. Hightower, Pritchard Horton, C. D. Hutcherson, M. P. Scott, R. L. Smith, and R. T. Bentley. Absent: Alderman W. R. Dabbs. It being determined a quorum was present, the following proceedings were had to-wit: Minutes of Council Meeting on November 18, 1971, were approved as read. Mayor Rodgers announced the first order of business would be the hearing on application of West Memphis Cab Company for a Certificate of Convenience as per notice published in the Evening Times on November 22, 1971. No one appeared on behalf of the Cab Company, therefore, the hearing was continued until the next Council Meeting. Attorney Ralph Sloan on behalf of Mr. Eugene Lambert presented request for rezoning E~ of Block 4, Blocks 5, b, and 7 together with that portion of the closed streets between Blocks 5 and b and Blocks 6 and 7, George T. Kendal Subdivision Multiple Family Residence District. The Planning Commission had recommended the rezoning as in conformity with proposed zoning. Due to delays pertaining to the proposed zoning, the adoption of proposed ordinance was requested with the emergency clause. Alderman Smith introduced an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance To Rezone E~ of Block 4; Ali Of Blocks 5, 6 and 7, Together With That Portion Of The Closed Streets Between Blocks 5 and 6 and Blocks 6 and 7 Of The George T. Kendal Subdivision In The City Of West Memphis, Arkansas, From M-2, General Industrial District, To 1~NI-3, Multiple Family Residence District", and City Attorney Wallin read the ordinance in full . Alderman Hutcherson, seconded by Alderman Grimsley, moved that the rule requiring the reading of an ordinance in full on three different days be suspended and that the ordinance be placed on its second reading. The Mayor put the question on the adoption of the motion and the roll being called, the following voted: Aye: Aldermen: Dickerson, Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Scott, Smith, and Bentley. No : None . Thereupon the Mayor declared that at least two-thirds of all members of the Council having voted in favor of the motion to suspend the rule, the motion was carried and the rule suspended. The ordinance was then read the second time by the City Attorney. Alderman Harris, seconded by Alderman Bentley then moved that the rule requiring the reading of an ordinance in full on three different days be further suspended and that the ordinance be placed on its third reading. The Mayor put the question on the adoption of the motion and the roll being cal led the following voted: Aye: Aldermen: Dickerson, Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Scott, Smith, and Bentley. No : None . ~..~` The Mayor declared that at least two-thirds of all members elected to the Council having voted in favor of the motion to suspend the rule, the motion was carried and the rule suspended. The ordinance was then read the third time by the City Attorney. Alderman Dickerson, seconded by Alderman Horton, moved that the ordinance be adopted. The question was put by the Mayor on the adoption of the motion and the roll being called, the following voted: Aye: Aldermen: Dickerson, Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Scott, Smith, and Bentley. No: None. Alderman Scott, seconded by Alderman Hightower, moved that Section 2, the emergency clause be adopted and on roll call the following voted: Aye: Aldermen: Dickerson, Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Scott, Smith, and Bentley. No: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the ordinance and the emergency clause adopted and signed the ordinance, which was attested by the City Clerk and impressed with the seal of the City. The ordinance was given No. 705. The ordinance read as follows: ORDINANCE N0. 705 AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE E'~ OF BLOCK 4, ALL OF BLOCKS 5, 6 AND 7, TOGETHE R WITH THAT PORTION OF THE CLOSED STREETS BETWEEN BLOCKS 5 AND 6 AND BLOCKS 6 AND 7 OF THE GEORGE T . KEN UAL SUBDIV IS i0N IN THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS , ARKANSAS, FROM M-2, GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, TO RM-3, MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT. WHEREAS, Eugene Lambert has petitioned the West Memphis City Planning Commission to rezone the hereinafter described property; and WHEREAS, notice was duly published on November 8, 1971, as provided by law, of a hearing to be held before the West Memphis City Planning Commission at 3:30 p.m. on November 24, 1971, for the purpose of hearing any interested parties in connection with the rezoning of said lands; and WHEREAS, at said meeting on November 24, 1971, said petition was considered by the Planning Commission and no persons appearing to protest the same, the Planning Commission recommended to the City Council that said petition be granted: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS : SECTION I: That the following described property, to wit: The E~ of Block 4; all of Blocks 5, 6, and 7 together with that portion of the closed streets between Blocks 5 and 6 and Blocks b and 7 of the George T. Kendal Subdivision in the city of West Memphis, Arkansas, be and the same is hereby rezoned RM-3, Multiple Family Residence District. SECTION II: EMERGENCY CLAUSE: It is hereby ascertained and declared to be fact that the property above described is in the process of development; that the passage of this ordinance is in the interest of the public peace, health, safety and welfare of the citizens of West Memphis; therefore, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, and this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and of ter its passge and approval . ~~ Mayor Rodgers presented proposed Budget for 1972, stating additional Budget Meetings will be held as the final Budget does not have to be adopted until February 1, 1972. After discussion of Departments of the General Fund, Street Department, Sanitation Department, Swimming Pool, Bond Requirments, taxes, turn-back, privilege license, inspection fees, Court fines and costs, etc., motion was made by Alderman Scott, seconded by Alderman Hutcherson: That the tentative Budget for 1972 be approved.. Upon vote, the voting was as follows: Aye: Aldermen: Dickerson, Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Scott, Smith, and Bentley. No: None . The Mayor brought to the Council's attention the tentative budget for Utility Commission including Secondary Treatment Plant had been discussed at a budget meeting. The following Resolution was presented; motion by Alderman Dickerson, seconded by Alderman Harris: That the Resolution be adopted. RESOLUTION N0. 427 A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE POLICY OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS IN RELATION TO OPEN HOUSING WHEREAS, the United States Congress has declared that all citizens of the United States shall have the same right, in every state and territory thereof, to inherit, purchase, lease, sell, hold and convey real and personal property and has, thereby, declared open housing to be the law of the land, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS , THAT It is hereby declared that the policy of the City of West Memphis is to adhere to, comply with all laws prohibiting discriminatory policies and practices based on race, color, creed or natural origin in relation to both the private and public sectors of the housing industry in the City of West Memphis. Specifically, it is hereby declared to be the intention and purpose of the City of West Memphis to comply with all provisions of law dealing with open housing and non-discrimination in relation to local public housing projects being sponsored in whole or in part by federal funds. ** The voting was as follows: Aye: Aldermen: Dickerson, Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Scott, smith, and Bentley. No: None. The Mayor stated that consideration should be given to an ordinance authorizing the issuance of Industrial Development Revenue Bonds under Act No. 9, authorizing the execution and delivery of a Trust Indenture and related matters. This was a matter with which the Council was familiar and after a discussion, Alderman Hightower introduced an ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance Authorizing The Issuance Of Industrial Development Revenue Bonds Under Act No. 9 Of The First Extraordinary Session Of The Sixty-Second General Assembly Of The State Of Arkansas, Approved January 21, 1960, As Amended, For The Purpose Of Providing Permanent Financing Of The Cost Of Securing And Developing Industry (The Particular Industrial Project Is Described In The Ordinance); Authorizing The Execution And Delivery Of A Trust Indenture Securing The Bonds; Authorizing And Prescribing Other Matters Pertaining To The Industrial Project, The Constructing Thereof And The Financing Thereof ; And Declaring An Emergency", and the City Attorney read the ordinance in full. Alderman Scott, seconded by Alderman Horton, moved that the rule requiring the reading of an ordinance or resolution in full on three different days be suspended and that the ordinance be placed on its second reading. The Mayor put the question on the adoption of the motion and the roll being called, the following voted Aye: Aldermen: Dickerson, Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Scott, Smith, and Bentley and the following voted nay: None. ~~ Thereupon the Mayor declared that at least two-thirds of all members of the Council having voted in favor of the motion to suspend the rule, the motion was carried and the rule suspended. The ordinance was then read by the City Attorney. Alderman Dict~erson, seconded by Alderman Bentley then moved that the rule requiring the reading of an ordinance in full on three different days be further suspended and that the ordinance be placed on its third reading. The Mayor put the question on the adoption of the motion and the roll being called the following voted Aye: Aldermen: Dickerson, Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Scott, Smith, and Bentley and the following voted nay: None . The Mayor declared that at least two-thirds of all members elected to the Council having voted in favor of the motion to suspend the rule, the motion was carried and the rule suspended. The ordinance was then read by the City Attorney. Alderman Harris, seconded by Alderman Grimsley, moved that the ordinance be adopted. The question was put by the Mayor on the adoption of the motion and the roll being called, the following voted: Aye: Aldermen: Dickerson, Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Scott, Smith, and Bentley and the following voted nay: None . Alderman Hutcherson, seconded by Alderman Smith moved that Section 8, the emergency clause, be adopted, and on roll call the following voted Aye: Aldermen: Dickerson, Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Scott, Smith, and Bentley and the following voted nay: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the ordinance and the emergency clause adopted and signed the ordinance, which was attested by the City Clerk and impressed with the seal of the City. The ordinance was given No. 706. The ordinance read as follows: - __ _~~ ORDINANCE NO . 706 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS UNDER ACT NO. 9 OF TfiE FIRST EXTRAORDINARY SESSION OF THE SIXTY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS, APPROVED JANUARY 21, 1960, AS AMENDED, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING PERMA- NENT FINANCING OF THE COST OF SECURING AND DEVELOPING INDUSTRY (THE PARTICULAR INDUSTRIAL PROJECT IS DESCRIBED IN THE ORDINANCE); AUTI30RIZING TI~iE EXECUTION AND DE- LIVERY OF A TRUST INDENTURE SECtJRI1~TG THE BONDS; AUTHO- RIZING AND PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS PERTAINING TU THE INDUSTRIAL PROJECT, TIIE CUNSTI~UC'.ril~)G THEREOF AND TI-IE FINANCING THEREOF;, AND DEC~C.ARING AN EMERGENCY '~ WHEREAS the City of West Memphis , Arkansas (the "City "} i s authorized P `; . '`'~ by Act No , 9 of the First Extraordinary Session of the Sixty-Second General ~~ Assembly of the State of Arkansas , approved January 21, 19 60 , a s amended 6.. ,,, ~ ("Act No. 9") , to acquire lands, construct and- equip manufacturing buildings, improvements and facilities and to incur other costs and expenses and make other expenditures incidental to and for the implementing and accomplishing of the conduct of manufacturing operations; and WHEI:EAS the City is authorized ray Act No, 9 to issue Industrial Development Revenue Bonds payable from revenues derived from the Indu stria 1 Project so acquired and constructed and secured by a lien thereoiz and security interest therein; and WHEREAS the necessary arrangements have been made with Evans Products Company, a Delaware corporation ("Evans"} ,~ fora substantial industrial project consisting of lands, buildings, improvements, machinery, equipment and facilities for an industrial plant which will be utilized for the mar~L~facturing of such products as Evans shall elect to manufacture (the "Project"), and to lease the Project to Evans pursuant to the terms of a Lease and Agreement sub- sequently identified herein and referred to a s the "Lease Agreement"; and WHEREAS permanent financing of the Project costs, necessary costs and expenditures incidental thereto and the cost of the issuance of bonds, is being furnished by the City issuing Industrial Development Revenue Bonds ~,° K. I: under the provisions of Act No. 9 in the principal amount of .One Million Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1, 300, 000) (the "bonds"); and WHEREAS there has been submitted to the electors of the City the question of issuing the bonds at a special election, and at the special election the electors approved the issuance of the bonds; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas: Section 1. That there be, and there is hereby authorized and directed the following: (a) The sale of the bonds; (b) The acquisition and construction of the Project, and in connection therewith, the execution of any necessary architectural, engineering or construction contracts or the acceptance of any assignment of any such contracts previously executed by Evans , for the constructing and equipping of the Project; (c) The performance of all obligations of the City under the Lease Agreement pertaining to the constructing and equipping of the Project and the performance of all obligations of the City under the contracts referred to in (b) above . Section 2 , That to provide for the authorization of and to secure Industrial Development Revenue Bonds of the City under Act No. 9 in the total principal amount of $1 , 300, 000 and to prescribe the terms and conditions upon which the bonds+are to be secured, executed, authenticated, accepted and held, the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute and acknowledge a Trust Indenture , and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to execute and acknowledge the Trust Indenture and to affix the seal of the City thereto, and the Mayor and City Cler}: are hereby authorized and directed to cause thG Trust Indenture to be accepted, executed and acknowledged by the Trustee, with the Trust Indenture , which constitutes and is hereby made a part of this Ordinance , to he in s~~bstantially the following form , to wit: __ ~... Section 3. That the Mayor and City Clerk, for and on behalf of thz City, be, and they are hereby, authorized .and directed to do any and alI things necessary to effect the execution of the Trust Indenture, its execution and acceptance by the Trustee, the performance of all obligations of the City under and pursuant to the Trust Indenture, the execution and delivery of the bonds, and the performance of all other acts of whatever nature necessary to effect and carry out the authority conferred by this Ordinance and by the Trust Indenture. That the Mayor and the City Clerk be, and they are hereby, further authorized and directed, for and on behalf of the City, to execute all papers, documents, certificates and other instruments that may be required for the carrying out of the authority or to evidence the exercise thereof . Section 4. That since there is involved the constructing and equipping of a complex industrial project, requiring specialized work, Evans, in order to maintain its projected production schedule, has taken bids and negotiated a construction contract with Frank A. Rogers and Co . , Inc . This action i s hereby authorized and ratified-pursuant to the provisions of Act No. 9. Section 5. That the Mayor and City Clerk for and on behalf of the City, be and they are hereby, authorized and directed to take all action, and execute and file all documents, necessary to perfect an election to proceed under Scclic~n 1():3 (c) (6) (I.)) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1g5~ to the E~ric~ of in~,,t~r.tnr~ that interest on the bonds i s exempt from federa 1 income taxes . Section6. That the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared to be severable, and if any section, phrase or provision shall for any reason be declared to be invalid, such declaration shall not affect the validity of the remainder of the sections , phrases or provision s . SE~~:tlon 7. .That all ordinances, resolutions and p~~rts tlzcrcof in conflict I,~~re~Nith are hereby repealed to the e~:tent of such conflict. Section 8. That there Is hereby found and declared to be an immediate need for the securing and developing of substantial industrial operations in order to provide additional employment, alleviate unemployment and otherwise benefit the public health, safety and tiTelfare of the City and the inhabitants thereof , and the issuance of the bonds authorized hereby and the taking of the other action authorized herein are immediately necessary in connection with the securing and developing of substantial industrial operations and deriving the public benefits referred to above. It is, therefore, declared that an emer-- gency exists and this Ordinance being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public health, safety and welfare shall be In force and take effect immedi- ately upon and after it.s passage . y - ----- *~~~ The Mayor stated that consideration should be given to an ordinance authorizing a Lease and Agreement by and between the City and Evans Products Company in connection with issuing Industrial Development Revenue Bonds. This was a matter with which the Council was familiar and after a discussion, Alderman Smith introduced an ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance Authorizing A Lease And Agreement By And Between The City O.f-.West Memphis, Arkansas, As Lessor, And Evans Products Company, As Lessee, In Substantially The Form And With Substantially The Contents Set Forth In And Made A Part Of This Ordinance; Authorizing The Execution And Delivery Of The Lease And Agreement; Prescribing Other Matters Relating Thereto; And Declaring An Emergency" and the City Attorney read the ordinance in full. Alderman Hutcherson, seconded by Alderman Grimsley, moved that the rule requiring the reading of an ordinance or resolution in full on three different days be suspended and that the ordinance be placed on its second reading. The Mayor put the question on the adoption of the motion and the roll being called, the following voted Aye: Aldermen: Dickerson, Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Scott, Smith, and Bentley, and the following voted nay: None. _ Thereupon the Mayor declared that at least two-thirds of all members of the Council having voted in favor of the motion to suspend the rule, the motion was carried and the rule suspended. The ordinance was then read by the City Attorney. Alderman Harris, seconded by Alderman Bentley then moved that the rule requiring the reading of an ordinance in full on three different days be further suspended and that the ordinance be placed on its third reading. The Mayor put the ques- tion on the adoption of the motion and the roll being called the following voted Aye: Aldermen: Dickerson, Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Scott, Smith, and Bentley, and the following voted nay: None . ~~ ~l' <:~ The Mayor declared that at least two-thirds of all members elected to the Council having voted in favor of the motion to suspend the rule, the motion was carried and the rule suspended. The ordinance was then read by the City Attorney. Alderman Dickerson, seconded by Alderman Horton, moved that the ordinance be adopted. The question was put by the Mayor on the adoption of the motion and the roll being called, the following voted Aye: Aldermen: Dickerson, Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Scott, Smith, and Bentley, and the following voted nay: None. Alderman Scott, seconded by Alderman Hightower, moved that Section 5, the emergency clause, be adopted, and on roll call the following voted Aye: Aldermen: Dickerson, Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Scott, Stith, and Bentley and the following voted nay: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the ordinance and the emergency clause adopted and signed the ordinance, which was attested by the City Clerk and impressed with the seal of the City. The ordinance was given No. 707. The ordinance read as follows : ORDINANCE NO. 707 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A LEASE AND AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS, AS LESSOR, AND EVANS PRODUCTS COMPANY, AS LESSEE, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE FORM AND WITH SUBSTANTIALLY THE CONTENTS SET FORTH IN AND MADE A PART OF THIS ORDINANCE; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THE LEASE AND AGI~EEMENT; PRESCRI KING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of West Memphis, ArkanSa s: Section 1 . That there be, and there is hereby authorized the. execution and delivery of a Lease and Agreement wherein the City of West Memphis, Arkansas (t.1ie "City") is Lessor and Evans Products Gom~any, ~ a Delaware . ~~~~ ,. corporation ("Evans") is Lessee, in substantially the form and with substantially the contents hereinafter set forth, and the Mayor and City Clerk be, and they are hereby., authorized to execute, acknowledge and deliver the Lease and Agreement for and on behalf of the City. .The form .and contents of the Lease and Agreement, which are hereby approved and which are made a part hereof, shall be substantially as follows. Section 2. That the Mayor and City Clerk be, and they are hereby, authorized and directed, for and on behalf of the City, to do all things, execute all instruments and otherwise tal;eall action necessary to the re~~li- nation of the City's rights and to the discharge of the City's obligations as Lessor under the Lease and Agreement. Section 3. That the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared to be separable, and if any section, phrase or provision shall, for any reason, be declared to be invalid, such declaration shall not affect the validity of the remainder of the sections, phrases or provisions. Section 4 , That all ordinances and parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. Section 5. That there is hereby found and declared to be an immediate need for the securing and developing of industry within the City in order to provide additional employment and increased payrolls , alleviate unemployment and provide other benefits incidental to the operation of a substantial industry, and the execution and delivery of the Lease and Agreement authorized by this Ordinance are necessary for the accomplishment of these public benefits and purposes . It i s , theref~are , declared that a n emergency exists , and thi s Ordinance , _ . ~, being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public heath,, safety and - welf<~re, shall be in force and take effect immc~diatcly upon and after its passage. City Attorney Wallin read excerpts from letter dated November 15, lyil, from Attorneys Smith, Williams, Friday, Eldredge & Clark pertaining to the Lease and the Indenture. Mrs. Willie R. Rowe, 301 N. 8th Street, who had previously requested Urban Renewal Funds for the area on the north side of Broadway between 7th and 14th Street, reported on conference with Urban Renewal represent-- atives. After discussion of funds available, condemnation proceedings, enforcement of ordinance requiring connection to sewer lines, and the enforcement of ordinance prohibiting the throwing or depositing of litter Mayor Rodger instructed Assistant City Building Inspector Bill Cooper to investigate conditions and confer with City Attorney Wallin as to violations. Mr. P. J. Powers presented the following Petition: T0: The Honorable Mayor and City Council City of West Memphis West Memphis, Arkansas The undersigned, P. J. Powers, respectfully requests permission from the City Council of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, to sb3re on Lots 23 and 24, Block 117, George T. Kendal Subdivision to the City of West Memphis, Crittenden County, Arkansas (an unoccupied vacant lot located directly opposite 102 South 14th Street, West Memphis, Arkansas, belonging to the undersigned) a 10 Foot X 55 Foot trailer recently purchased by him which originally belonged to Mrs. Elizabeth Yelvington. Petitioner would state to the Council that he requested his attorney, Jake Brick, to be present in order to present this Petition, but by reason of a previous committment his attorney could not be present, but suggested the presentation of this Petition. That Petitioner had been in the market for the purchase of a trailer and had discussed the purchase of the instant ~t, trailer with Mrs. Yelvington, but she had not been willing to sell the same. That in the interim, Petitioner purchased a trailer which is not involved in this action and then after the purchase of that trailer, he was advised by Mrs. Yelvington that she was desirous of accepting the offer which he had orally made to her. Considering the circumstances, Petitioner felt morally bound to go through with the purchase of Mrs. Yelvington's trailer, but had no specific use for the trailer and needs to store the same on the above described property which is opposite his store, so that it can be secure from vandalism and break-in. That Petitioner does not intend to occupy or requested location, nor to rent it or permit request for authority to move the trailer is and it will be stored lengthwise on the lots the trailer will be facing the street, leavi~ said trailer. use said trailer at the others to use it. That the solely for storage purposes so that the 10 Foot width of zg 20 ffet on either side of WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully prays the City Council that it consider his request to permit the temporary storage of said trailer which is to remain unoccupied on the above described property until he can either dispose of the same or find a location where said trailer can be properly used and occupied. Respectfully Submitted, ~~~ P. J. Powers By: Jake Brick After discussion, motion was made by Alderman Grimsley, seconded*by Alderman Hightower: That P. J. Powers be granted permission for/trailer until April 1, 1972. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows: Aye: Alderman: Dickerson, Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Bentley No: Alderman Smith Alderman Scott abstained from voting. Attorney Dick Hatfield representing West Memphis Cab Company appeared and stated Mr. Swan is operating his cabs in accordance with the ordinance, however, requested a charge of $1.00 when the cab driver has to pick up parcels the passenger can not carry and a special rate be established for transportation of school children. The requests were tabled until a draft amending the ordinance is presented by Mr. Hatfield. Mayor Rodgers read letter from Doyle Crawford, president of L. R. Jackson PTA . Mayor Rodgers introduced Mr. Eddie Brawley, new employee in the Engineering Department of the City under a Federal Program. Alderman Highttower requested information as to census pertaining to .population in Ward 5, and plans for funds derived if an increase is ascertained. No further business being presented, the meeting was adjourned. 4 ATTEST CITY CLE APPROVED: December 16, 1971 MAYOR *(storage of)