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June 15, 197212g MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS , HELD ON THE 15TH DAY OF JUNE , 19 72 . The Council of the City of West Memphis, in t he County of Crittenden, State of Arkansas, met in a regular session in the City Hall in said City at 1:30 o'clock p.m. on the 15th day of June, 1972. 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: Pritchard Horton, C. D. Hutcherson, M. P. Scott, R. L. Smith, R. T. Bentley, Thomas Dickerson, D. M. Grimsley, and W. L, Harris . Absent: Aldermen J. E. Hightower and W. R. Dobbs, and City Attorney Wallin. It being determined a quorum was present, the fallowing proceedings were had to-wit: Minutes of Council Meeting an June 1, 1972, were approved as read. Alderman Smith, Chairman of the Street Committee, announced additional information had not been received from Mrs. Bobbie Rhoden on the property line survey, therefore, no action had been taken in the matter. Recommendation as to Lime Stablization for streets had been sent to the City Attorney for preparation of ordinance. Alderman Grimsley presented name plates to the Mayor, City Attorney, and Aldermen courtesy of Fidelity National Bank. Mayor Rodgers brought to the Council's attention Mr. R. K. Bollinger's term on the Utility Commission had expired. After discussion, Alderman Smith renominated Mr. R. K. Bollinger as a member of the Utility Commission. The nomination was seconded by Alderman Hutcherson. No other nominations were presented. Upon vote, the voting was as f ollaws: Aye: Aldermen: Horton, Hutcherson, Scott, Smith, Bentley, Dickerson, blrimsley, and Harris. No : None . The Mayor announced the reappointment of Dr. 2. V. Freeman to the Airport Commission. After discussion, motion was made by Alderman Scott, seconded by Alderman Grimsley. The the reappointment of Dr. Z. V. Freeman be confirmed. Upon vote, the voting was as f oilaws: Aye: Aldermen: Horton, Hutcherson, Scott, Smith, Bentley, Dickerson, Grimsley, and Harris. No: None. Preliminary Plat of Sunset Mobile Home Park to be developed by Wm. L. Johnson Realty was presented by Mr. Cy Bond, Jr. of Bond Consulting Engineers. The Council was informed the developer will construct water and sewer lines and the street and park will be privately owned and maintained by a lot owners association. Easements will be dedicated for power lines in accordance with the new subdivision regulations. The Plat had been presented to the City Engineer's office and the Utility Bngineer. Alderman Horton requested Fire Chief Simmons be contacted as to clearance on the matter. After discussion, motion was made by Alderman Bentley, seconded by Alderman Scott: That Preliminary Plat of Sunset Mobile Home Park be approved. Upon vote, the voting was as follows: Aye: Aldermen: Horton, Hutcherson, Scott, Smith, Bentley, Dickerson, Grimsley and Harris. No: None . I'3~ Mayor Rodgers stated the City Beautiful Commission had recommended the reappointment of Mrs. Marguerite Brown. Motion was made by Alderman Grimsley, seconded. by Alderman Hutcherson: That approve appointment of Mrs. Marguerite Broww to the City Beautiful Commission. The Workable Program Recertification until July 1, 1974 was displayed by Mayor Rodgers, who stated the City is eligible to obtain funds under the Program. The Mayor was requested to contact Arkansas Highway Department for a stop light survey on Missouri at the Service Road. Rev. Tom Good, Pastor of the 7th Davy Adventist Church, requested permission to construct an Airtorium for meetings from July 22nd until August 5th. Rev, Good stated the meetings sponsored by the local church would be held from ~T to"9 _-:~3.m., ' toilet facilities are to be available, and the Airtorium will be approximately 30 x 50 with seating capacity for 150 to 200 people. After discussion, motion was made by Alderman SCOtt, seconded by Alderman Grimsley: Application for Airtorium be approved subject to Council being advised of location and approval of Building Inspector Perrine. Upon vote, the voting was as follows: Aye: Aldermen: Horton, Hutcherson, Scott, Smith, Bentley, Dickerson, Grimsley, and Harris. No: None. Mr. C. D. Shelton appeared in reposes to order was in violation of home occupation license. The Council was informed Mrs. Doris Shelton, 214 Bettis, was issued a home occupation license December 31, 1971. Since that date Mr. Shelton has become engaged in the business and compints have been received from licensed upholstery business in commercial zones also changes have been made under Ordinance 715. After discussion of advertising being prohibited for home occupations, stockpiling of materials, motion was made by Alderman Smith, seconded by Alderman Horton: That Mrs. Shelton be granted 90 days for continuation of business providing advertising is eliminated. Upon vote, the voting was as follows: Aye: Aldermen: Horton, Hutcherson, Scott, Smith, Bentley, Dickerson, Grimsley, and Harris. No : None . Mayor Rodgers appointed a committee of Alderman Bentley, Chair~aan, and Aldermen Dickerson and Harris to study the problems of home occupations. Mayor Rodgers informed the Council the Utility Commission had passed a:_~ Resolution, but the matter was not on the Agenda and due to the absence of two Aldermen the matter would be considered at 5 PM Thursday, June 22, 1972. Aldermen Scott, Smith, and Bentley were appointed to meet with the Utility Commission on the subject of the Resolution. Mr. Leo Chitman appeared on behalf of Council of Organisations to express appreciation for naming Whitaker Field. Alderman Smith requested the matter of retirement for non-uniform city employees be expedited, and moved: The City Attorney be requested to lobk into the matter. The motion was seconded by Alderman Scott. Upon vote, the voting was as follows: Aye: Aldermen: Horton, Hutcherson, Scott, Smith, Bentley, Dickerson, Grimsley, and Harris. No: None. Alderman Horton related numerous calls pertaining to motor bikes being rides at Weaver Field and during Little League ballgames and the dangers to children. Authority for control of operation of motor bikes, etc. was discussed. Upon request of Mayor Rodgers for consideration of the Utility Commission Resolution the meeting was recessed until 5 p.m. June 22, 1972. - MAYOR ATTEST~~~~~`~ Y CLERK APPR('~VRD± JULY 6 _ 197