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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS, HELD ON THE 21ST DAY OF DECEMBER, 19?2.
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
p.m. on the 21st day of December, 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: M. P. Scott, B. G. Smith, R. T. Bentley,
W. R. Dabbs, Thomas Dickerson, D. M. Grimsley, Pritchard Horton,
C. D. Hutcherson; and City Attorney R. L. Smith. Also present
was Alderwoman-elect Miss Ann Payton.
Absent: Alderman J. E. Hightower and Alderman W. L. Harris.
It being determined a quorum was present, the following proceedings were
had t o-wit:
Mayor Rodgers reported t o the Council that Miss Jean Hillenc amp was on
vacation and Mrs. Gladys Hutzel would be acting secretary in her absence.
He stated also that since Mrs. Hutzel was not feeling well and had gotten
out of bed to come down to take the minutes, he would like to hear a motion
to waive reading minutes of the previous meeting. A motion was made by
Alderman Scott and seconded by Alderman Dickerson that minutes of the previous
meeting be waived. Upon vote, the voting was as follows
Aye: Smith, Bentley, Dabbs, Dickerson, Grimsley, Horton, Hutcherson
and Scott .
No: None.
Mayor Rodgers announced Mrs. Diane Perry was in the audience and asked that
she approach the Council Table. The Mayor expressed his appreciation for her
participation in the Christmas Parade. He presented her with a plaque with
the following inscription: ''To Diane Perry for your untiring efforts in
keeping the spirit of Christmas alive in the hearts and lives of the citizens
of West Memphis, the Mayor and City Council wish to express their deep
appreciation to you on this 21st day of December, 1972. -r
Alderman Billy Smith, Chairman of the committee t o canvass bids for Butane for
City vehicles, reported that the bid was awarded to Clean-Air Fuel, based on
35,000 gallons at 13¢ per gallon.
An Ordinance read the first time on December 7th, 1972 entitled: t1 An
Ordinance Accepting Territory Annexed To The City Of West Memphis, Incorporating
Such Territory Into Ward Four (l~) of Such City~~ was read for the second time by
City Attorney Robert Smith.
Alderman Grimsley, seconded by Alderman Hutcherson moved that the second
reading of the Ordinance be approved. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as
follows:
Aye: Smith, Bent ley, Dabbs, Dickerson, Grimsley, Horton, Hutcherson
and Scott .
No: None.
The Mayor thereupon declared the Ordinance approved on second reading,
Mayor Rodgers informed the Council that the appointment of Mr. Charles Douglas,
a member of the Urban Renewal Commission, had expired and inasmuch as the
Commission had recommended reappointment of Mr. Douglas for another five
year term, the Mayor asked members of the Council for approval of this
appointment.
Alderman Scott, seconded by Alderman Hutcherson moved that Mr. Charles Douglas
be appointed for another five year term. Upon vote, the voting was a.s follows:
Aye: Smith, Bentley, Dabbs, Dickerson, Grimsley, Horton, Hutcherson
and Scott .
No: None.
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Mr. Cy Bond presented a proposal for the extension of Tyler Street from
South Avalon west a distance of 155 feet which was approved. Earlier a
200-foot extension had been approved and the added 55 feet will give street
frontage to a proposed new office building to be erected by McCarley and
Company. Future planning calls for the street to eventually be extended to
connect with Rice Street with a slight southward dip midway between South
Avalon and Rice to give street frontage to other proposed office buildings
and prevent them from having to open into a proposed new shopping center
which is planned by J. C. Rainer between Tyler and West Broadway.
Alderman Scott, seconded by Alderman Dickerson, moved that the plat be
approved, subject to approval of improvement plans by the City Engineer's
office. Upon vote, the voting was as follows
Aye: Smith, Bentley, Dabbs, Dickerson, Grimsley, Horton, Hutcherson and
Scott .
No : None .
Mayor Rodgers informed the Council that an Ordinance to Adopt the National
Electrical Code, 1971 Edition had already been repealed, but in haste to
satisfy the Book Publishing Compar~p in Washington, through error, the en-
tire Ordinance was repealed, rather than amendments to certain sections of
the Ordinance.
Mr. Smith told. the Council that he had several Ordinances to present today
and this would be the last meeting before the ordinances goes to the
publishers to codify, as December 31st, 1972 is the cut-mff date.
Alderman Dabbs introduced an Ordinance entitled: " An Ordinance For The
Adoption Of The National Electrical Code, 1971 Edition, Providing For
Punishment For Violations Of Such Regulations, Declaring An Emergency
And For Other Purposes", and the City Attorney read the Ordinance in full.
Alderman Dickerson, seconded by Alderman Hutcherson, 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: Smith, Bentley, Dabbs, Dickerson, Grimsley, Horton, Hutcherson
and Scott .
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 Smith, seconded by Alderman Scott then moved the rule requiring
the reading of an ordinance in full on three different days be 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: Smith, Bentley, Dabbs, Dickerson, Grimsley, Horton, Hutcherson
and Scott .
No: None.
r 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 third time
by the City Attorney.
Alderman Bentley, seconded by Alderman Horton; moved that the Ordinance be
adopted . The quest ion was put by the Mayor on the adopt ion of the mot ion
and the roll being called, the following voted
Aye: Smith, Bentley, Dabbs, Dickerson, Grimsley, Horton, Hutcherson
and Scott .
No : None .
The Mayor thereupon declared the ordinance and the emergency clause be
adopted and signed the Ordinance, which was attested by the City Clerk
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and impressed with the seal of the City. The Ordinance was given No. 751,
and read as follows:
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AN ORDINANCE FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1971 EDITION,
PROVIDING FOR PUNISHMENT FOR VIOLATIONS
OF SUCH REGULAT ICt~d S, DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
BE IT H~R~~X`~ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST MEMPHIS,. ARKANSAS:
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, 19?~.9, for the purpose of estab-
lishing 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 than
three (3) copies shall be filed in the office of the Clerk of
the City of West Memphis, Arkansas and same are hereby adopted
and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein and
from the date on 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. 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, 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.
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Section 3, It shall b® th® duty oaf the Bu.ild~.n~ In9peator
to see that this code is enforced.
Sect ion~L... Ordinances No . 709 and 717 are hereby repealed.
Section 5. This ordinance being necessary for the safety
and welfare of the inhabitants of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas,
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 provided by law.
ADOPTED this -~ day of December, 1972.
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Alderman Bentley Intorduced an Ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance To Adopt
And Enforce An Official Map And Numbering System For Homes And Places Of
Business In The City Of West Memphis, Arkansas"And the City Attorney Read The
Ordinance In F~,ill .
Alderman Horton, seconded by Alderman Bentley, moved that requiring the reading
of an ordinance sn 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: Smith, Bentley, Dabbs, Dickerson, Grimsley, Horton, Hutcherson
and Scott.
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 Scott, seconded by Alderman ~nith then moved the rule requiring
the reading of an ordinance in full on three different days be 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: Smith, Bentley, Dabbs, Dickerson, Grimsley, Horton, Hutcherson
and Scott.
No: None.
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The Mayor declared that at least two-thirds of all members of the Council
having voted in favor of the motion to suspend the ruley, the motion was
carried and the rule suspended. The Ordinance was then read the third
time by the City Attorney.
Alderman Hutcherson, seconded by Alderman Dickerson, 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: Smith, Bentley, Dabbs, Dickerson, Grimsley, Horton, Hutcherson
and Scott .
No: None.
The Mayor thereupon declared the ordinance and the emergency clause be
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.
752 and read as follows.
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AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT AND ENFORCE
AN OFFICIAL MAP AND NUMBERING SYSTEM
FOR HOMES AND PLACES OF BUSINESS IN
THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS
IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST .MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS:
Section 1. The map prepared by Marion L. Christ and Associates
on the 1st day of January 194.5 and filed in the City Court Clerk's
Office on the lst day of April, 194,6 along with subsequent and
future official additions showing lots, blocks, streets, alleys,
and other improvements of the City of West Memphis be, and the
same is hereby adopted as the official map of the City of West
Memphis .
Section 2. That the house numbering shown on said map and
maintained by the City Engineer's Office is hereby adopted as the
official numbering system for the City of West Memphis and that
said designated numbers shall be displayed by suitable means such
as painting or placing metallic numbers on the entrances or front
portions of homes, stores and other places of business in the City.
Such numbers shall be displayed so as to be easily seen from the
fronting street.
Section 3. Any persons, partnerships, or corporations holding
property within the City of West Memphis and failing to comply
with the provisions of this Ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a
misdemeanor and conviction of same shall be fined in any sum not
less than $5.00 and not more than 10.00.
Section ~... It is hereby declared and found to be a fact that
it is to the interest of the public welfare, and there is hereby
need for the adopt ion of this Ordinance ; therefore , it being
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necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and
safety of the residents of the City of West Memphis, an emergency
is declared to exist and this ordinance shall be in full force
and effect from and after its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this ~ f day of December, 1972•
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Alderman Dabbs introduced an Ordinance entitled: *rAn Ordinance Providing
For Penalties, Declaring An Emergency, And For Other Purposes" and the City
Attorney read the Ordinance in full.
Alderman Horton, seconded by Alderman 0i~iinsley, moved that 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: Smith, Bentley, Dabbs, Dickerson, Grimsley, Horton, Hutcherson
and Scott .
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 Smith, seconded by Alderman Bentley, then moved the rule requiring
the reading of an ordinance in full on three different days be 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: Smith, Bent ley, Dabbs, Dickerson, Grimsley, Horton, Hutcherson
and Scott .
No: None.
The Mayor declared that at least two-thirds of all members of the Council
having voted in favor of the motion to suspend the rules, the motion was
carried and the rule suspended. The Ordinance was then read the third
time by the City Attorney.
Alderman Grimsley, seconded by Alderman Dabbs, 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: Smith, Bentley, Dabbs, Dickerson, Grimsley, Horton, Hutcherson
and Scott .
No: None.
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The Mayor thereupon declared the ordinance and the emergency clause be
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.
753 and read as follows
ORDINANCE N0. 753
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AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, it having been called to the attention of the City
Council of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, that certain ordinances of
said City do not have penalties provided therein for a violation thereof,
and it being necessary that proper penalties for violation of said
ordinances be provided,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS:
Section 1. Every person who shall be convicted of any mis-
demeanor, the punishment for which is not otherwise specifically pre-
scribed shall be punished by imprisonment of not less than ten (10)
days nor more than three hundred sixty (360} days or fine of not to
exceed Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) or by both such fine and
imprisonment.
Section 2. Ordinance No. 222 is hereby repealed.
Section 3. Emergency Clause. It being found and determined
by the Cityy o-~ until of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas that updating
of the City ordinances for codification purposes is immediately needed
and there are same parts of ordinances out-of-date which should be re-
pealed, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this ordinance
shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval.
PASSED and approved this 21st day of December, 1972.
Alderman Grimsley introduced an'Ordinance entitled: ~~ An Ordinance
Repealing Certain Ordinances Of The City Of West Memphis, Arkansas,
Declaring an Eanergency And For Other Purposes~t, and the City Attorney
read the Ordinance in full.
Alderman Scott, seconded by Alderman Dickerson, 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 : Smith, Bent ley, Dabbs, Dickerson, Grims ley, Horton, Hutcherson
and Scott .
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 Hutcherson, seconded by Alderman Dickerson, then moved the rule
requiring the reading of an ordinance in full on three different days be
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: Smith, Bentley, Dabbs, Dickerson, Grimsley, Horton, Hutcherson
and Scott .
No: None.
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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
caxried and the rule suspended. The Ordinance was then read the third
time by the City Attorney.
Alderman Dabbs, seconded by Alderman Smith 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: Smith, Bentley, Dabbs, Dickerson, Grimsley, Horton, Hutcherson
and Scott .
No: None.
The Mayor thereupon declared the ordinance and the emergency clause be .
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.
75~. and read as follows
ORDINANCE N0, ~---~,-`/
AN ORDINANCE RE PEA LING CERTAIN ORDINANCES
OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS,
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSE S
$E IT HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS;
Section 1. The following ordinances are repealed:
~- Nos. 103, 206, 210 and .,398.
Section 2. Section 4., Ordinance No. i~.58 is hereby repealed.
Section 3. Emergency Clause. It being found and determined
b y the City Council of West Memphis, Arkansas that updating of
the City Ordinances for codification purposes is immediate ly
needed and there are some ordinances, and parts of .ordinances
out-of-date which should be repealed, an emergency is hereby
declared to exist and this ordinance shall be full force and
effect from and after its passage and approval.
ADOPTED this _~ day of ~~~ t=~~ 1j 1=" 2 1972.
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Mayor Rodgers informed the Council that the Agreement between the Cit of
West Memphis, Arkansas and Manes & Associates Inc, y
did not appear on the agenda. A motion was made by~Alde ann Grimslet and
seconded by Alderman Bentley that the rules be waived and the matter be
considered. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Smith Bentley, Dabbs, Dickerson, Grimsley, Horton, Hutcherson
and Scott .
No: None.
City Attorney Robert Smith read the following contract:
CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL AND TECHIJICAL SER~IICES
by and between
THE CITY OF C~IEST ME1~~PHIS, ARKANSAS
' and
iJ1ANES & ASSOCIATES, INC., PLANNING CONSULTANTS
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THIS AGREET~LENT, entered into this da of ~~;'~-~•t.~c,-t
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1973, by and between the Czty of taest i~2emp is, Arkansa `, a munxc al
corporate body of the State of Arkansas, hereinafter referred to as
the "City", and manes & Associates, Inc., a corporation organized
and existing under the laws of the State of Arkansas , 25d~1 T~1~.llow
Street, North Little Rock, Ar7;ansas, hereinafter referred to as
t~~e "Planner" .
TJ'ITNESSETH
taHEREAS, the City desires to engage the Planner to render
certain professional and technical services in connection with the
undertakings of the City's Planning Commission, the maintenance of
the City's Comprehensive Plan, and the initiation of a P~tanagement
Assistance Program as hereinafter described.
NOG~d, THEREFORE, the parties hereto do mutually agree as
follows
1. Employment of Planner
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The City hereby engages the Planner and the Planner hereby
agrees to perform the services hereinafter set forth within
the City of Jest Memphis and its urbanizing environs.
II. Scope of Services
A., Planning Commission
The Planner will provide professional planning
assistance to the Planning Commission in their
study and review of subdivision plats, requests
for zoning amendments, and other matters of a
planning nature which are presented to the Planning
Commission for their consideration and recommendations.
- The Planner will meet regularly with the Planning
Commission in regard to the above areas of concern.
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The Planner will coordinate the activities of the
P~.anning Commission with the appropriate City staff
members responsible for administration and enforce-
ment.
B, Moor and City Council
Upon request of the T~~4ayor, the Planner will assist
the ~-layor and City Council in their study and review
of special problems or areas of concern of a planning
or management nature.
The Planner will meet with the City Council as neces-
sary to present matters forwarded to the Council,
from the Planning Commission.
C. T•~appinq
The Planner will maintain and update the gfficial
Plat T~~ap and the Official Zoning Map of the City
o f West P~lemph i s .
D. Annual Arrangements
The Planner will assist the I~Zayor in coordinating
and reviewing the Annual Arrangements Agreement
between the City of west Memphis and the Depart-
ment of Housing and Urban Development. The Planner
will prepare status or progress reports required
to be submitted to the Department of Housing and
Urban Development.
The Planner will assist the City in the preparation
of a Community Development Statement for the subse-
quent year Annual Arrangements Program.
E. Aanagement Assistance Program
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The Planner will prepare a formal application to be
submitted to the Department of Housing and Urban
Development for financial assistance to the City
of West P~4emphis in carrying out a ?Ol T~Tanagement
Assistance Program.
III. Time of Performance
~'he services of the Planner commence as of January. 1, 1973,
and are to continue throughout calendar year 1973. It is
understood and agreed that this contract may be terminated
by either the City or the Planner upon thirty days written
notice. Moreover, it is contemplated that this contract
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may be suspended or revised at such time as the Department
of Housing and Urban Development may approve the Application
for Federal funds for the undertaking of a 701 l-ianagement
Assistance Program as described above in paragraph II.E,
IV. Compensation and P~lethod of Payment
The City of West Piemphis shall pay to the Planner the
amount of Four Hundred Dollars ($440 per month which shall
constitute full and complete compensation for the Planner's
services under this contract. Payment shall be made without
requisitions on the last clay of each. month ,
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,
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date first above written.
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the City of West Plemphis, Arkansas and
have executed this agreement as of the
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CITY OF ~~JEST t•1EMPI-iIS , ARKANSAS
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T'IANES & ASSOCIATES,
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The Mayor stated this money would be paid from Revenue Sharing ~.inds .
Alderman Scott, seconded by .Alderman Horton, moved that the Contract be
approved and accepted. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Smith, Bentley, Dabbs, Dickerson, Grimsley, Horton, Hutcherson
and Scott .
No : None.
Mayor Rodgers asked for a minium of 10¢ per hour for all hourly employees
and a minitam of $25.00 per month for salaried employees. ~nployees earning
$500.00 or above to receive a ~~ increase, not to exceed $50.00 per month.
The Mayor also recommended an increase of $50.00 per month for ten (10)
Aldermen, City Treasurer and City Clerk. The Mayor stated the raises would
be in line with those of the Utility Commission, but the Utility departments
employees would have a higher pay scale.
Alderman Grimsley, seconded by Alderman Dabbs, moved that the salary increases
be approved. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye. Smith, Bentley, Dabbs, Dickerson, Grimsley, Horton, Hutcherson
and Scott .
No: None.
Mayor Rodgers recommended that the City appropriate $20,000.00 to be used
for some type of Retirement for non-uniformed employees. Alderman Bentley,
Chairman of the Committee reported studies are being made and will be
formulated in the near future.
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Alderman Scott, seconded by Alderman Hutcherson moved that the $20,00000 be
approved. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Smith, Bentley, Dabbs, Dickerson, Gromsley, Horton, Hutcherson
and Scott .
No: None.
Alderman Bentley asked that an Insurance Committee meeting be called for
Wednesday, December 27, 1972 at 10:00 A.M. in the Mayors Office.
Alderman Horton reported that ceiling tiles at the Civic Center were
continuously knocked out and asked if something could be done to better
control. or regulate this situation. i~Sr. Lee Cramer, Superintendent
of Parks and Recreation, explained the heavy use of the centers and the
various organizations using the facility. He stated the Park Commission
would meet on January 2nd and Alderman Horton requested that he report
back to the Council.
Alderman Grimsley inquired about the traffic light to be installed at
Missouri and the Service Road. Mayor Rogers stated the t~•affic light
had been ordered and expected to receive word on it anytime.
Mayor Rodgers announced this would be the last Council Meeting for
Alderman Dabbs and expressed his appreciation for the cooperation, attendance
and contributions to the City. He also stated Mr. Dabbs would still continue
to serve as ~a:~a~ember of the West Memphis Port Authority.
No further business being presented, the meeting adjourned.
Mayor
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