October 5, 197251
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS, HELD ON THE 5TH DAY OF
OCTOBER, 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 1:30 o'clock p.m. on the 5th
day of October, 172.
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: J. E. Hightower, Pritchard Horton,
C. D. Hutcherson, M. P. Scott, B. G. Smith,
R. T. Bentley, W. R. Dabbs, Thomas Dickerson, and
D. M. Grimsley; and City Attorney R. L. Smith.
Absent: Alderman W. L. Harris.
It being determined a quorum was present, the following
proceedings were had to-wit:
Minutes of Council Meeting on September 21, 1972, were approved
as read.
Alderman Smith reported the Library Committee met, but will not
have a report until discusses long range plans with the Library
Board.
Mayor Rodgers announced bids for garbage truck chassis and
trash truck as advertised in the Evening Times on September 13th
and 20th would be opened later as only two bids have been received,
however, the garbage container unit will be opened.
The bid of Hawkins Equipment Company for 1 New PAK-MOR Model
"H" Hydraulic Refuse Collection Unit $x.,800.00 was read. After
discussion with Mr. J. B. Mason, Sales Representative, motion was
made by Alderman Grimsley, seconded by Alderman Dabbs: That the
bid of Hawkins Equipment Company be accepted. Upon vote, the
voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Scott, Smith,.
Bentley, Dabbs, Dickerson, and Grimsley.
No: None.
Mr. Cy Bond, Jr. presented Preliminary Plat of Proposed Location
of Rice Street and Tyler Avenue in Westwood Acres, the street to
be 36' wide and 8" concrete. The Planning Commission had recommended
approval of the plat. Motion was made by Alderman Scott, seconded by
A lderman Hutcherson: That Preliminary Plat of Rice Street and Tyler
avenue be approved. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye : Aldermen: Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Scott, :frith,
Bentley, Dabbs, Dickerson, and Grimsley.
No: None.
Plat of Second addition Richland Subdivision, Being the North
200 Feet Of The SE 4, Section ll, T-b-N, R-B-E was presented; by
Mr. Bond, who informed the Council the depth of five lots had
been changed from 160' to 200' after recommendation for approval
by the Planning Commission, however, he had contacted Commissioners
Bruce, Waggoner, and McAuley and they had agreed to the change,
there were no Utility Easement changes. After discussion, motion
was made by Alderman Bentley, seconded by Alderman Hutcherson:
That approve Preliminary Plan of Second Addition Richland Subdivision.
Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Scott, cinith,
Bentley, Dabbs, Dickerson, and Grimsley.
No: None.
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Mayor Rodgers announced the appointment of Bill Cooper,
Don Froning, Pat Johnson, and C. L. Griffin as members
of the E le ctri c Examining Board .
The Mayor appointed additional members of the Library
Committee : Mrs . Jo e Hemphi 11, Mrs . Willie Mae R~tmwe, and
Mr. Ed Lalman.
Mayor Rodgers commented on replies from three cities on
Flood Insurance inquiries. After discussion of pending
legislation, high risk areas, future construction, and
clarification of requirements of the program, motion was
made by alderman Bentley, seconded by Alderman Scott:
That City kttorney Smith write the Senator from Pennsylvania
requesting status of his Bill, and action be postponed on
the matter until receive information. Upon vote, the voting
was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Scott, Smith,
Bentley, Dabbs, Dickerson, and Grimsley.
No: None.
Mayor Rodgers announced no additional truck bids had been
received that letters had been mailed to the dealers in
addition to notice published. The following bids were
opened:
Chalmers Buick Company
l~ ton GMC Truck Model CE61703..$5125.7~.
1 GMC two ton Truck Model CE 62003..$3870.5.
Jim E llis Oldsmobile, Inc.
2 Ton Truck....$~,093.00
l~ Ton Truck... 5488.00
The bids were referred to the Street and Sanitation Committee
Chairmen by the Mayor. Thereupon, motion was made by
~+lderman Grimsley, seconded by Alderman Dabbs: That the
Committee be authorized to canvass the bids and ~rard the
bid. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Scott, Smith,
Bentley, Dabbs, Dickerson, and Grimsley.
No: None.
Mr. G. W. McAuley and Mr. W. A. C renshaw, members of the Mayor's
Senior Advisory Committee, were introduced.
The Council was informed of dire need for additional office space
in the City Hall. Plans prepared by Bill Cooper to remodel the
upstairs southwest section of jail for offices for Engineer's
Department and City Attarney, and restroom were discussed.
City ,Attorney Smith stated he will not engage in private law
practice at the office, and the the space will be used also for
research library for the City. Mr. Cooper was authorized to
obtain information as to cost and present at next Council meeting.
Mayor Rodgers reported on Arkansas Municipal League preliminary
conference on finances for 1973•
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The following resolution was presented:
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WHEREAS, it is necessary and desirable for the City Council
of the City of West Memphis to establish a policy regarding
the future location of multi-family housing projects for low
and moderate income occupancy within the City:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCI L OF THE
CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS:
1. That it shall be the policy of the City Council to
encourage the location of future multi-family housing
projects for low- and moderate-income occupancy on
scattered sites; and of discouraging any additional multi-
family housing projects for low- and moderate-income
occupancy on sites in that portion of the City south of
Broadway and east of South 25th Street.
2. That this resolution shall take effect immediately.
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After discussion, motion was made by Alderman Scott,
seconded by Alderman Smith: That the Resolution be adopted
as presented. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Scott, Smith,
Bentley, Dabbs, Dickerson, and Grimsley.
No: None.
Alderman Horton inquired as to dismissal of a Utility Comm.
employee. Mayor Rodgers related an incident that the
employee was involved in an accident at 5:11 pm driving a
City truck and registered 21~ on intoximeter. The Mayor
stated the City can not tolerate an employee drinking on the
job or stealing.
Alderman Scott informed the Council of complaints as to
air pollution created by Temple Gypsum, and the malfu~tion
of equipment is being rectified.
In response to inquiries as to anti-noise ordinance, City
Attorney Smith advised an ordinance will be submitted far
consideration.
The Mayor commented on meeting attended in Memphis by
Mr. J. Wood, his administrative assistant, pertaining to
Revenue Sharing Funds, and requested the Council suggest
utilizing the funds to be restricted to eight categories.
No ftarther business being presented, the meeting was adjourned.
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APPROVED: OCTOBFF 19, 1972
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MAYOR