December 16, 1971
MINUTES.. OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS ,
ARKANSAS , HELD ON THE 16TH I~iY OF DECEMBER, 19 71.
The Council of the City of West Memphis, in the County of Crittenden, State
of Arkansas, met in regular session in the City Hall in said City at 1:30
o'clock p.m. on the 16th day of December, 1971.
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor, and the roll being called
there were:
Present: Tilden .Rodgers, Mayor in the chair, and the following named
Aldermen: Thomas Dickerson, D. M. Grimsley, J. E. Hightower,
Pritchard Horton, C. D. Hutcherson, M. P. Scott, K. L. Smith,
R. T. Bentley, and W. R. Dabbs; and City Attorney R. E. Wallin.
Absent: Alderman W. L. Harris.
It being determined a quorum was present, the following proceedings were had
to-wit:
Minutes of Council Meeting on December 2, 1971, were approved with correction.
Alderman Harris made a delayed appearance.
Mayor Rodgers announced bids for car as advertised in the Evening Times on
November 24th and December 1st would be opened by City Attorney Wallin. The
bids received were as follows:
Bob Morrow Ford Sales, Inc.
Ryan Chevrolet
A. J. Thomas, Inc.
$3,497.00
3,220.17
3,206.59
The Mayor appointed a committee of Aldermen Scott, Chairman, and Aldermen
Dabbs and Harris to review the bids and award to lowest and best bidder.
Bids for Butane Gas for police cars as advertised in the Evening Times on
December 3rd and 10th were opened by City Attorney Wallin as follows:
Sun Oil Company
Warden's LP Gas Service
$00.14 cents per gallon
.12 cents per gallon
A committee of Aldermen Bentley, Chairman, and Aldermen Dickerson and
Grimsley were appointed by the Mayor to study the specif ications and
award the bid.
Hearing on Certificate of Convenience for West Memphis Cab Company was
continued due to no representative of the cab company appearing. Report
of the Police Department on the Cab Company was deferred.
Final Plat of First Addition To 1~i.chland Subdivision and the Replat of
Lot 1, Block 10, and Lot 14, Block 11 of Richland Subdivision was presented
by Engineer Cy Bond, Jr., who inf ormed the Council Richland Subdivision had
been developed and this plat completes the area, and the Subdivision would
be under the new Utility Ordinance. Alderman Smith requested in the future
cordination between the developer, engineer, and City in designating a park
area in new subdivisions. After discussion, motion was made by Alderman
Horton, seconded by Alderman Grimsley: That the Final Plat of First
Addition Richland Subdivision be approved. Upon vote, the voting was as
follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Dickerson, Grimsley, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Scott,
Smith, Bentley, Dabbs, and Harris.
No ; None .
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Mayor Rodgers in~Oz~med the Council a recommendation for appointment of
a commissioner had been made by the Urban Renewal Agency on December 14th,
which was after mailing of the tentative Agenda. Motion was made by
Alderman Smith, seconded by Alderman Hutcherson: That waive requirement,
and the matter be placed on the Agenda. Upon vote, the voting was as
f o 11 ows
Aye: Aldermen: Dickerson, Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson,
Scott, Smith, Bentley, and Dabbs.
No: None.
The following letter from the Urban Renewal Agency was read:
December 16, 1971
Mayor Tilden Rodgers
West Memphis City Hall
West Memphis, Arkansas 72301
Re: Urban Renewal Commissioner Reappointment
Dear Mayor Rodgers:
In Tom Coleman's absence and as attorney for The Urban Renewal Agency
of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, this letter is to advise you and
the City Council of the reappointment of James Bledsoe as Commissioner
of The Urban Renewal Agency of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas at the
Agency's annual meeting on December 14, 1971. This appointment is for a
term ending November 16, 1976.
It is recommended by the Board of Commissioners of the Agency to the City
Council of the City of West Memphis that this appointment be confirmed.
Best person regards.
Yours sincerely,
/S / LINDSEY J . FAIRLEY
After discussion, motion was made by Alderman Grimsley, seconded by
Alderman Dabbs: That the appointment of James Bledsoe be approved. Upon
vote, the voting was as follows
Aye: Aldermen: Dickerson, Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson,
Scott, Smith, Bentley, and Dabbs.
No : None .
Alderman Grimsley introduced Mrs. Elton Holland, 1106 Cherry Lane, who
requested permission for a house trailer at her home in order that her
84 year old mother-in-law could be brought home from the hospital for
Christmas, and that the use of the traler would be temporary due to the
serious illness of her mother-in-law, Motion was made by Alderman Smith,
seconded by Alderman Scott: That temporary permission of 90 days for house
trailer for Mrs. Elton Holland's mother-in-law, who is ill, at 1106 Cherry
Lane be granted. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Dickerson, Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson,
Scott, Smith, Bentley, and Dabbs.
No : None .
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Action of the Planning Commission on November 23, 1971, that Reports 1
through 15 by the Planning Consultant, and the final manuals and maps
for Land Use Plan and Zoning Plan be approved, and submitted to the
City Council for its action as per Agreement September 26, 1968, was
brought to the Council's attention. Mr. Henry Halle of Gassner, Nathan
& Browne presented summary of reports completed emphasizing the following:
potential growth, upgrading labor force, land use plan, shortage of
arterial roads, additional schools, expansion of city hall, health center,
additional libraries and parks, requirements for mobile home parks, off-
street parking, public housing requirements, set-back allowance along
Broadway, Subdivision regulations, and heigtttt restrictions. During
review of proposed zoning, Alderman Harris requested consideration of rezoning
the open area west of 25th Street, thereupon, motion was made by Alderman
Bentley, seconded by Alderman Grimsley: That the Council take no action
today in order to give further study, and set date for later hearing. Upon
vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Dickerson, Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson,
Scott, Smith, Bentley, and Dabbs .
No: None.
Mayor Rodgers announced a meeting of the Fire Commission of ter Council meeting.
City AttorneyrWgllin commented on the Liberty Bowl Game in Memphis on
December 20th. Motion was made by Alderman Dabbs, seconded by Alderman
Grimsley: That December 20th be declared "Beat Tennessee Day in West Memphis".
Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Dickerson, Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson,
Scott, Smith, Bentley, and Dabbs.
No : None .
Alderman Scott commended the Mayor, City Attorney, Municipal Judge, and
Police Department on action taken on the Drug Problem, and expressed
sympathy for the families of the young people involved.
Alderman Smith presented information pertaining to deadline for filing for
office as enacted by the 1971 Legislature, and stated he does not intend to
seek office of Alderman in 1972.
No further business being presented, the meeting was adjourned.
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APPROVED : JANUARY 6 , 1972