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April 19, 1973t MINUTES OF A RFCxULAR. MEETING OF THE CITY C OUNGI L OF THE CITY OF Z~~EST MEMPHIS , ARKANSAS , HELD ON THE 19TH DAY OF APRIL, 1973 • The Council of the City of ~r.'est Memphis, Arkansas, in the County of Crittenden, State of Arkansas, met in a regular session in the City Hall in said City at 1:30 otclock p.m. on the 19th day of April, 1973• The meetinv was call.e~ to order by the ~;:ayor, .and the roll being; ~~al.led there were 1 _ , Fre s ent : Tilden 'y'o d ~e rs , T~1ayQr ire the chai~~, and. the f o 1 low- inM Aldermen : Ann Payton, 1~~. P . Scott, B. G. Smith, F.T. Bentley, Thomas Dickerson, D. M. Grimsley, ~~. L. ~3ar.ris, J. '~;. Hightower, Pritchard Horton, and C. D, Hutcherson, and City 4ttorney P'. ,L. Smith. . The f`ollowa..n~; proceedings were hs.d to-wlt :. Mi:~~.ztes of meeting on April. ~, 1973, we~~ ~~.l~p,roved as read. Mayor Rodgers congratulated and presented certificate of appreciation to David L. Rains, a Utility Commission employee of 26 years, who was selected State uFaste-water Manager for 1973. Alderman Smith presented the following recommendations from the Fire Commission: 1. The overhead aluminum doors at Fire Stations No. 2 and 3 be. replaced due to not operating properly. After discussion, motion was made by Alderman Smith, sec©nded by Alderman Hutcherson: The Mayor be authorized to advertise for l y bids for two heavy duty overhead aluminum doors, cost approximate X2,500 purchase to be made from Revenue Sharing Funds . Upon vote, the voting was as follows : Aye: Aldermen: Payton, Scott, Smith, Bentley, Dickerson, Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson. No: None. 2. An emergency rescue saw, cost approximately 400.00. Motion was made by Alderman~'mith, seconded by Alderman Horton; That the Fire Commission be authorized to purchase emer ency rescue saw after proper inquiry is made cost to be under 1,000.00. Upon vote, the voting was as follows ; Aye: Aldermen: Payton, Scott, Smith, Bentley, Dickerson, Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson. No : None . Alderman Bentley reported the Actuary Firm is compiling the information, and the Insurance Committee will present report at a later date. Mayor Rodgers announced Mr. Charles S. Riggan was present as '' requested to discuss the Cable Television Franchise Ordinance. Attorney C. B. Nance advised Mr. Riggan had assigned the Franchise .+ to Athena Corporation and introduced Mr . tiAfi~.. Farri s of Memphis , an official of the compan$ elaborated on the assignment to Athena Corporation, Gulf 8c ~Testern, Federal Communication require- ments, Memphis, Tennessee, and Desoto County, Mississippi Franchises, construction to commence July 1, 1973, initially 35 channels, two St. Louis Stations, one Paducah Station, stockholders of the Corporation, estimated cost X5.00 per month per customer, finances, and posting $25,000 bond immediately as required by Ordinance 632. The Council requested effort be made to obtain stations in Little Rock and the University of Arkansas Football games. First ~.iarter Report was distributed, and the Mayor advised the City Treasurer will appear at the next meeting if there are an questions, y City Attorney Smith informed the Council the matter on the Agenda pertaining to pension ..for Edward J. Rubens, former Municipal Court Judge, would be presented after additional information is obtained. An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 7l5 was presented by City Attorney Smith for consideration as.to the number of cats and dogs permitted in resid~tial zones. Motion was made by Alderman Bentley, ' seconded by Alderman Dickerson: That the ordinance as prepared be presented for vote. Upon vote, the voting was as follows: Aye : Aldermen : Payton, Scott, Smith, Bentley, Dickerson, Grims ley, Harris, Hightower, Horton, and Hutcherson. No : None . The ordinance entitled "An Amendment To Ordinance No. Part of .Section 8.2, Limiting The Number Of Cats And Do mss' In nRAding Rini, AND Fri Zones, Declaring An ~3nergency And For Other~Purposes "Rwas introduced by Alderman Harris. The City Attorney read the ordinance. After discussion, motion was made by Alderman Hutcherson seconded by Alderman Smith; That the first reading of the ordinance~be approved. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows : erson. Alderman Grimsley had been excused from the meeting. Aye: Aldermen: Bentley, and Dickerson No : Aldermen: Payton, Scott, Smith, Harris, Hightower, Horton, and Hutch Mayor Rodgers announced the first reading of the ordinance did not pass. Sgt. Hershberger of the local Army Recruiting Station presented invitation to attend helicopter-Ranger teams demonstrations on April 28th and 29th in the vicinity of the ballfields on E. Tyler and Redding. Mr. Billy Mathis requested permission to park a mobile home adjacent to the Red. Barn. Auction on Highway 70 East, an area recently annexed to the City. Building Inspector Perrine stated. a mobile home was parked there when the property was annexed, also no sewer lines are available. After discussion, motion was.made by Alderman Harris, seconded by Alderman Smith. That Billy Mathis be granted permission to have mobile home at the Red Barn Auction property provided hooks-up according to Tnjest Memphis specifications. Upon vote, the voting; was as follows : Aye: Aldermen: Payton, Smith,. Bentley, Dickerson, Harris Hi .tower Horton, and Hutcherson. ' ~ ' No : None . Alderman Scott abstained from voting. Nr. Ray Stevens and Mr. Johnny Pate requested a city permit for cable television in the name of Crittenden County Video .System. Mayor Rodgers stated the matter was not on the Agenda, therefore, copies of the proposal should be sent to the Council, and the matter would be on the agenda of the May Ord meeting. A copy of the financial statement of Crittenden County Video System was requested. No further business being presented, the meeting was adjourned. "7 J ATTEST TY a,RK APPROVED : MAY ,~,, 1973 r ,,, Rp - / ~~ MAYOR J