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March 16, 1972~~ _... MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS, HELD ON THE 16TH DAY OF MARCH, 1972. The Council of the City of West Memphis, in the County of Crittenden, State of Arkansas, met in a regular session in the City Hall in said City at x:30 o'clock p.m. on the 16th day of March, 1972. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor, and the roll being called there were: Present: Tilden kodgers, Mayor in the chair, and the following named Aldermen: M. P. Scott, R. T. Bentley, W. R. Dabbs, Thomas Dickerson, J. E. Hightower, Pritchard Horton, C. D. Hutcherson, and R. L. Smith ; and City Attorney R. E . Wallin. Absent: Aldermen: D. M. Grimsley and W. L. Harris. Tt being determined a quorum was present, the following. proceedings were had to-wit: Minutes•of Council Meetings on March 2nd and 9th were approved as read. Alderman Grimsley made a delayed appearance. Alderman Scott, Police Commission Chairman, reported there was little difference in the bid amounts for the four police cars, and the bid• of A. J. Thomas, Inc. had been accepted due to the cars being factory equipped for LP Gas . An ordinance entitled "An Ordinance Accepting Territory Annexed To The City Of West Memphis, Arkansas" was read the second time by City Attorney Wallin. Motion was made by Alderman Grimsley, seconded by Alderman Hutcherson: That the second reading of the ordinance be approved. Upon vote, the voting was as follows: Aye: Aldermen: Scott, Bentley, Dabbs, Dickerson, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Smith, and Grimsley, No: None. Mayor Rodgers announced bids for insurance as per Notice published in the Evening Times on March 2nd and 9th would be received. The bids were as follows: Crittenden Insurance Agency - Workmen's Compensation - manual rates with guaranteed cost and a participating plan wherein you would receive premium discount if the losses are kept at a minimum.. General Liability excluding automobile as advertised is 55% off manual. Comprehensive Automobile Liability - one year is 14.6% off manual. ~~~~~ Motion was made by Alderman Dabbs, seconded by Alderman Bentley: That bids be turned over to the Insurance Committee for study and awarding of bid. Upon vote, the voting was as follows; Aye: Aldermen: Scott, Bentley, Dabbs, Dickerson, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Smith, and Grimsley. No: None. ~-~ The Mayor informed the Council the next order of business would be the Hearing on the adoption of the Comprehensive Zoning and Subdivision Codes in accordance with Notice published in the Evening Times on March 6th. a Five Minute Recess was requested. ~_~ Mayor Rodgers called the meeting to order, and Mr. Henry Halle, Planner-in- Charge for Gassner, Nathan & Browne, presented the Comprehensive Development Plan - 1995 Plat, Zoning Map, Code of Zoning Regulations, and Code of Subdivision iegulations. After discussion, motion was made by Alderman Scott, seconded by Alderman Dabbs: That the General Land Use Plan as presented be adopted. Upon vote, the voting was as follows: Aye: Aldermen Scott, Bentley, Dabbs, Dickerson, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Smith, and Grimsley. No: None. Motion was made by Alderman Smith, seconded by Alderman Dabbs: That the Zoning Map be adopted as presented. Upon vote, the voting was as follows: Aye: Aldermen Scott, Bentley, Dabbs, Dickerson, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Smith,-and Grimsley. No : None . Mr . Tom Coleman, Executive Dirednr for Urban Renewal Agency, brought to the Council's attention plans of the Urban Renewal Agency requesting building permits not be issued in conflict with Plans. Mr. Halle advised the Urban Renewal Section of the Comprehensive Plan contains information and plats. An ordinance entitled "An Ordinance In Pursuance Of The Authority Granted By The Legislature Of The State Of Arkansas In Act 186 Of 1957, Providing For The Adoption, By Reference, Of A Code Of Zoning Regulations For The City Of West Memphis, Arkansas; Repealing Ordinance No. 411 of 1961 And All Other Ordinances Or Parts Of Ordinances In Conflict Herewith To The Extent Uf Such Conflict; Providing Penalty For Vitiation Of Said Code; Declaring An Emergency And For Other Purposes" was introduced by Alderman Smith, 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 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 adoptian of the motion and the roll being called, the following voted: Aye: Aldermen Scott, Bentley, Dabbs, Dickerson, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Smith, and Grimsley. 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 Bentley, seconded by Alderman Dickerson 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 Scott, Bentley, Dabbs, Dickerson, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Smith, and Grimsley. -- 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 Horton, seconded by Alderman Scott 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 Scott, Bentley, Dabbs, Dickerson, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Smith, and Grimsley. 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, motion was carried and the rule suspended. The ordinance was then read the third time by the City Attorney. Alderman Hightower, seconded by Alderman Dabhs, 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 Scott, Bentley, Dabbs, Dickerson, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Smith, and Grimsley. No: None. Alderman Hightower, seconded by Alderman Dabbs, moved that Section 5, the emergency clause be adopted, and on roll call the following voted: Aye: Aldermen Scott, Bentley, Dabbs, Dickerson, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Smith, and Grimsley. No : N ane . 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 N o. 715. The ordinance read as follows ORDINANCE N0. 715 AN ORDINANCE IN PUBS UANCE OF THE AUTHORITY GRANTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS IN ACT 1$6 OF 1957, PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION, BY REFERENCE, OF A CODE OF ZONING REGULATIONS FOR THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS: REPEALING ORDINANCE N0. 411 OF 1961 AND ALL OTHER ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT: PROVIDING PENALTY FUR VIOLATION OF SAID CODE : DECLAKING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES . BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST NsEMPHIS, ARKANSAS : Section 1. There is hereby adopted by the City Council of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, pursuant to Act 186 of the 1957 Acts of Arkansas, a Code of Coning Regulations which is entitled: "ZONING CODE FOR THE CITY OF WEST N~MPHIS , ARKANSAS . A CODE IN PURSUANCE OF THE AUTHORITY GRANTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE SPATE OF ARKANSAS IN ACT 186 OF 1957, ESTABLISHING ZONING REGULATIONS AND DISTRICTS IN ACCO~DANCT: WITH A LAND USE PLAN; REGULATING THE LOCATION, HEIGHT, BULK, NUMBER OF STORIES AND SIZE OF BUILDINGS : REGULATING OPEN SPACES , LOT COVEF.AGE , DENSITY OF POPULATION ; REGULATING THE USES OF LAND, BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES WITHIN THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS : DIVIDING SAID AREAS OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS INTO DISTRICTS AND ZONES : REGULATING THE EREC- TION, CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION, CONVERSION, ALTEI:ATION OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES : PROVIDING FOl'. UNIFORM REGULATIONS FOR EACH CLASS OR KIND OF BUILDING THROUGHOUT EACH DISTF:ICT : AND PROVIDING FOR A BOAP.D OF ADJUSTMENT ." ~~ Section 2. Ordinance No. 411 of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas and all other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith to the extent of such conflict are hereby repealed. Section 3. Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any of the provisions of this Code or fail to comply substantially therewith, or who shall violate or fail to comply substantially with any order or regulation made thereunder, or who shall build in violation of any detailed statement of specification or plans submitted and approved thereunder, or any certi= ficate or permit issued thereunder, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined not more than $25.00 for any one specified offense or violation of this ordinance, or double that sum for each repetition of such offense or violation of this ordinance. If a thing prohibited or rendered unlawful is in its nature continuous in respect to time, the fine or penalty for allowing the continuance thereof, in violation of this Code, shall not exceed $15.00 for each day that the same may be unlawfully continued. Section 4. It shall be the duty of the Building Inspector to see that this Code is enforced. Section 5. It being found and determined by the City Council of the City of West ~iemphis, Arkansas, that~_: the present coning code and regulations heretofore existing are in immediate need of modification and change in the interest of the orderly growth and expansion and the health, safety and welfare of the City of West Memphis, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval as required by law. ~~~~ Alderman Dabbs introduced an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance In Pursuance Of The Authority Granted By The Legislature Of The State Of Arkansas In Act 186 Of 1957, Providing For The Adoption, By Reference, Of A Code Of Subdivision regulations For The City Of West Memphis, Arkansas; Repealing Ordinance No. 412 Of 1961 And All Other Ordinances Or Parts Of Ordinances In Conflict Herewith To The Extent Of Such Conflict; Providing Penalty For Violation Of Said Code; Declaring An Emergency And For Other Purposes" and the City Attorney real the ordinance in full. Alderman Hightower, seconded by Alderman Scott, 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 readf ng. The Mayor put the question on the adoption of the motion and the roll being called, the following voted: Aye: Aldermen Scott, Bentley, Dabbs, Dickerson, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Smith, and Grimsley. 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 Horton, seconded by Alderman Dickerson 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 Scott, Bentley, Dabbs, Dickerson, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Smith, and Grimsley. No: None. a .r 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, motion was carried and the rule suspended. The ordinance was then read the third time by the City Attorney. Alderman Bentley, 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: Scott, Bentley, Dabbs, Dickerson, Grimsley, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, and Smith No: None. Alderman Hutcherson, seconded by Alderman Smith, moved that Section 5, the emergency clause be adopted, and on roll call the following voted: Aye: Aldermen: Scott, Bentley, Dabbs, Dickerson, Grimsley, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, and Smith. 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. 716. The ordinance read as f ollows ORDINANCE N0. 716 Atd ORDINANCE IN PURSUANCE OF THE AUTHORITY GI'.ANTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS IN ACT 186 OF 1957, PROVIDING F012 THE ADOPTION, BY REFERENCE, OF A CODE OF SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS FOk THF, CITY OF WEST MEi~iPHIS, ARKANSAS REPEALING ORDINANCE N0. 412 OF 1961 AND ALL OTHER ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF OKDIi1ANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT; PROVIDING PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF SAID CODE ; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES . BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CI3'Y COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS Section 1. There is hereby adopted by the City Council of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, pursuant to Act 186 of the 1957 Acts of Arkansas, a Code of Subdivision Regulations which is entitled:, "SUBDIVISION CODE FOR THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS . A CODE ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR THE SUBDIVIDING AND PLATTING OF LAND: PROVIDING FOR SUBMITTING PLATS FOR APPROVAL: DESCRIBING PROCEDURES : SETTING FORTH PLAT REQUIREMENTS AND FEES FOR APPROVAL, SUBDIVISION DESIGN STANDAP.DS , AND IMPROVEMENT REQU IREMENTS ." Section 2. Ordinance No. 412 of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas and all other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith to the extent of such conflict are hereby repealed. Section 3. Any Person, firm or corporation who shall violate any of the provi- sions of this code or fail to comply substantially therewith or who shall violate or fail to comply substantially with any order or regulation made there- under, or who shall build in violation of any detailed statement of specification or plans submitted and approved thereunder, or any certificate or permit issued thereunder, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined not more than $25.00 for any one specified offense or violation of this ordinance, or double that sum for each repetition of such offense or violation. If a thing prohibited or rendered unlawf ul is in its nature continuous in respect to time, the fine or penalty for allowing the continuance thereof, in violation of this code, shall not exceed $15.00 for each day that the same may be unlawfully continued. Section 4. It shall be the duty of the City Engineer to see that this Code is enforced. Section 5. It being found and determined by the City Council of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, that the present subdivision code and regulations hereto- fore existing are in immediate need of modification and change in the interest of the orderly growth and expansion and the health, safety and welfare of the City of West Memphis, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval as required by law. ~~~~ ~_ F~ Motion was made by Alderman Smith, seconded by Alderman Bentley: That the City Attorney be requested to prepare an ordinance to rezone from RMH to RS-6, the following described property: Commencing at a point being the northwest corner of the northeast quarter of Section 16, Township 6 North, Range 9 East, and running thence south along the center line of said one- half section line of Section 16 a distance of 300 feet to the point of beginning; thence east 1320 feet along a line parallel to U. S. Highway 70 to a point; thence south + 1350 feet to its intersection with the north line of the St. Francis Levee Board R. 0. W.; thence South 78 degrees 3 minutes West + 1370 feet along said St. Francis Levee Board R. 0, W. line to a point, said point being on the one-half section line of Section 16; thence north along said one-half section line 1700 feet to the point of beginning, and expense of publication to be paid by the City. Upon vote, the voting was as follows : Aye: Aldermen: Scott, Bentley, Dabbs, Dickerson, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Smith, and Grimsley. No : None . An ordinance prepared by the City Attorney for adoption of the National Electric Code 1971 Edition was presented for consideration. The ordinance entitled "An Ordinance To Amend Ordinance 530 Of The City Of West Memphis, Arkansas; Declaring An Emergency And For Other Purposes" was introduced by Alderman Smith, 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; Scott, Bentley, Dabbs, Dickerson, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Smith, and Grimsley. 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 Bentley, seconded by Alderman Dickerson 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: Scott, Bentley, Dabbs, Dickerson, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Smith, and Grimsley. 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 Horton, seconded by Alderman Scott, moved that the ordinance be adopted . The tuestion was put by the Mayor on the adoption of the motion and the roll being called, the following voted: Aye: Aldermen: Scott, Bentley, Dabbs, Dickerson, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Smith, and Grimsley. No : None . ~r Alderman Hightower, seconded by Alderman Dabbs, moved that Section 3, the emergency clause be adopted, and on roll call the following voted: Aye: Aldermen: Scott, Bentley, Dabbs, Dickerson, Grimsley, Hightower, Hutcherson, Horton, and Smith. 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. 717. The ordinance read as follows: ORDINANCE NU . 717 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE 530 OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES . BE iT OhDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY GF WEST MEMPHIS , ARKANSAS Section 1. Section 1 of Ordinance N o. 530 of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, is hereby amended to read as follows: "Section 1. There is hereby adopted by the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, pursuant to Act No. 267 of the Acts of the General Assembly of Arkansas of 1949, for the purpose of establishing rules and regulations governing the use of electricity for light, heat, power, radio signaling and for other purposes, the National Electric Code, 1971 Edition, of which not less khan three (3) copies shall be filed in the office of the Clerk of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas and the same are hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein and from the date of which this Ordinance shall take effect, the provisions thereof shall be controlling within the city limits of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas." Section 2. All other provisions contained in Ordinance No. 530 shall remain in full force and effect 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 hereby declared to exist and this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage as provided by law. ~~~~~~ Mayor Rodgers nominated Mr. A. K. riinter..to serve the unexpired term of Mr. B. C. Pouncey, III, who had moved from the City. Motion was made by Alderman Grimsley, seconded by Alderman Bentley: That A. K. Minter be appointed a member of Port Commission. Upon vote, the voting was as follows: Aye: Aldermen: Scott, Bentley, Dabbs, Dickerson, Grimsley, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, and Smith. No: None. The Mayor informed the Council Mrs. Lloyd L. Cochran, City Librarian, had retired and Mrs. James Falls, Jr. is now in charge. The Mayor stated due to the change he was of the opinion Library Commissioners familiar with the operation should be reappointed. Motion was made by Alderman Scott, seconded by Alderman Hightower: That the reappointment of Dr. Deneke and Mrs. Robert Cosgrove be confirmed. Upon vote, the voting was as follows: Aye: Aldermen: Scott, Bentley, Dabbs, Dickerson, Grimsley, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, and Smith. No: None. The Mayor brought to the Council's attention Mr. Mike Brownlee had resigned from the Planning Commission due to moving from the City, and recommended Mr. Don Butler be appointed to serve the balance of the term. Motion was made by Alderman Smith, seconded by Alderman Hutcherson: That the appointment be approved. Upon vote, the voting was as follows: Aye: Aldermen: Scott, Bentley, Dabbs, Dickerson, Grimsley, Hightower,: Horton, Hutcherson, and Smith. No : None . Mayor Rodgers stated Mr. A. V. Spear's term as a Planning Commissioner had expired, but due to adoption of the new Zoning and Subdivision Codes and Mr. Spear's experience as a Commissioner recommended his reappointment. Motion was made by Alderman Bentley, seconded by Alderman Dabbs: That A. V. Spear be reappointed a member of the Planning Commission. Upon vote, the voting was as follows: Aye: Aldermen: Scott, Bentley, Dabbs, Dickerson, Grimsley, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, and Smith. No: None. Mayor Rodgers presented the following appointments: Gas Examining Board: I. M. Hanna, Cliff Jackson, B. F. Gobbell, and John Mooney Plumbing Board : W. A . Perrine, I . M, Hanna, Clif f Jackson, and Bill Manning After discussion of appointments from each Ward in the future, the appointments were confirmed by vote as follows: Aye: Aldermen: Scott, Bentley, Dabbs, Dic'~cerson, Grimsley, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, and Smith. No: None. i4ttorney Dick Hatfield presented Application For Certificate Of Public Convenience West Memphis Cab Co. and requested hearing date on the matter, the Application read as follows: Applicants James Swan and Ruby Swan petition the City Council of West Memphis, Arkansas, for an increase in the neumber of taxi cabs permitted to operate under the Certificates of Convenience previously granted by the City Council and state as support thereof as follows: 1 . Name and Address of Applicants : James Swan and 1:3zby Swan, 503 Arlington, West Memphis, Arkansas dba West Memphis Cab Co., 130 South Eleventh Street, West Memphis, Arkansas. 2. Financial Information: See attached financial statement of Jimmy and Ruby Swan dba West Memphis Cab Co. 3. Unsatisfied Judgments: Applicants have no unsatisfied jud~cnents against them. 4. Applicants' Experience: Applicants have owned and operated West Memphis Cab Co. since April, 1969; and Jimmy Swan was formerly employed by Briggs Cab Co. and has had over twenty (20) years experience in the operation of a cab company and the transportation of passengers. 5. Need for Increased Taxis: As was stated in the Application for Certificate of Convenience filed in July, 1971, Briggs Cab Co., one of applicants' former competitiors, went out of business; and applicants own and operate the only West Memphis based cab company serving the City of West Memphis. Due to the increased demand by the public occasioned by population rise, public convenience requires service which can not be adequately provided by the fifteen (1 5) taxis which are presently authorized applicant. This legally licensed number of taxis is insufficient and serves as an inconvenience to the public. The granting of a Certificate of Convenience as set forth herein will benefit the citizens of West Memphis. 6. Increased Authorization: Applicant requests authorization to operate an additional five (5) taxi cabs, bringing to twenty (20) its total authorized number. 7. Insignia: Applicant will operate the requested number cabs with the same insignia and color as with those cabs operated under the name of "West Memphis Cab Co.". 8. Further Information: Applicant will gladly provide further information which the City Council deems necessary. ~~~~ ~ ~ .. Motion was made by Alderman Scott, seconded by Alderman Grimsley: That the hearing be set for 1:30 PM April 6, 1972, and notice be published. Upon vote, the voting was as follows: Aye: Aldermen: Scott, Bentley, Dabbs, Dickerson, Grimsley, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, and Smith. No : None . Mayor Rodgers commended the Cab Company for service to the community by offers to pick-up newspapers for the recyling project, and requested assistance of citizens in the project. Alderman Smith commented on the Home Mule Provision passed by the 1971 Legislature, and requested opinions of Chief of Police Romines and Attorney Dick Hatfield pertaining to minor traffic violations. Motion was made by Alderman Scott, seconded by Alderman Grimsley: Instruct the City Attorney to prepare ordinance granting the Judge and Police Department more flexability pertaining to minor traffic violations. Upon vote, the voting was as follows: Aye: Aldermen: Scott, Bentley, Dabbs, Dickerson, Grimsley, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, and Smith. No: None . City Attorney Wallin advised the Council in elections conducted for Aldermen by Ward positions will not be designated, the two candidates receiving the hightest number of cotes are elected. Mayor Dodgers recognized DeMolay members serving as City Officials and Alderman C. D. Hutcherson, the Deitiolay Dad, and stated a Council Meeting will be conducted by the DeMolay officials after adjournment. Mr . Henry Jor~ s of the Last Arkansas Planning & Development District was introduced. No further business being presented, the meeting was adjourned. -, - ,. ATT j CITY C z ~~ a APPROVED: APRIL 6, 1972