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November 15, 1973124 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCII, OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS ARKANSAS, HELD ON THE 15TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1973. The City Counc it of the City of West Memphis , Arkansas , met in regular session at its regular meeting place in West Memphis, Arkansas, at 1:30 p.m. on the 15th day of November, 1973. The following were present: Mayor Tilden Rodgers; and Aldermen Thomas Dickerson, D. M. Grimsley, J. E. Hightow Pritchard Horton, C. D. Hutcherson, Ann Payton, M. P Scott B. G. Smith, an R. T. Bentley, 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 November 1, 19?3, were approved as read. Mayor Rodgers and Aldermen, who had attended the Arkansas Municipal League Meeting in Hot Springs, related status of energy problem and possibility of reduction in turnback funds. The Mayor announced a meeting of Department heads to discuss conservation plans for the City on November 16th at 10:00 a.m. After discussion, motion was made by Alderman Scott, seconded by Alderman S~ai.th: That the Council urge citizens of West Memphis to take means necessary to conserve energy. Upon vote, the voting was as follows: Aye: Alderman: Dickerson, Grimsley, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Payton, M. P. Scott, B. G. San3.th, and R. T. Bentley. No : None . The Mayor announced bids for two tennis courts in the Westwood Acres Park as per bid notice published in the Evening Times on October 8th and 15th wa-t2ld be°~::~.; received. No bids were rPePived, and the matter was taken under advisement until HUD authorities may be contacted. Mayor Rodgers announced bids would be received for 15 Police Cars and 10 Mobile Radios in accordance with bid Notice published on November 2nd and 9th in the Evening Times. The following bids were read: Jim Ellis Oldsmobile, Inc. 1974 Olds Delta 88 Tom Gibson Ford, Inc. 197 custom 500 Chalmers Buick Go. 197.4 Buick LeSabres FZyan Chevrolet, Inc . 1971 Bel Air Sedans A. J. Thomas. Inc 197l~ PBltl Fury Sedan $Et023.00 Each $3,615.02 - 1 Car $50, 610.28 - 1!~ Cars $3,93.91 - per unit $55, 088.71 - 1!~ Units $3,829.65 - one unit $3,680.?~9 - alternate bid $3,596.26 - Each Unit $50, 3l~7.6l~ - 11~ units $3,l~97.98 - One Unit $50,l~85.12 - 1}~ units $3,1177.58 - 1 Unit Alderman Smith, seconded by Alderman Horton moved that: Refer bids to the Police Commission to review, and authorize the Commission to award the bid. Upon vote, the voting was as follows: Aye: Aldermen: Dickerson, Grimsley, P~ightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Payton..; Scott, Smith, and Bentley.. No : None . `~ ~ -J Mayor Rodgers informed the Council bids for the Library Addition and Neighborhood Facility will be received at 2:30 p.m. November 29th, however, no action will be taken until the regular Council Meeting on December 6th; also Budget Sessions will be held at ~t:30 p.m. November 20, 21, and 27th. Appreciation to the JC'S was expressed for sponsoring the Pitch-In Program. A representative of the JC'S challenged City Officials to a Donkey Basketball Game on December bth, proceeds to be divided between Happy Time School and the Pitch-in Program. Alderman Dickerson accepted the challenge on behalf of City Officials . The Council was informed the City has approximately 9 or 10 employees under the Emergency Employment pct,,-~s and due to problems pertaining to the funding of ', the Program suggestion was mR~.e two or three employees be transferred to the City payroll. After discussion, motion was made by Alderman Grimsley, seconded by Alderman Dickerson: That the Mayor be authorized to transfer two employees from the EEA to the City's payroll. Upon vote, the voting was as follows: Aye: Aldermen: Dickerson, Grimsley, Hightower Horton, Hutcherson, Payton, Scott, Smith, and Bentley. No : None . Eddie Brawley of the Engineering Deparfiaaent reported the Arkansas Highway Department Traffic Division had completed survey for light at 7th and Barton, and recommendation is expected. Eddie Brawley elabored on designation of three areas for Economic Growth Centers under the Federal Highway Act. Alderman Scott presented complaints of residents in Ward 4 as to parking in the vicinity of 11th and Thompson. After discussion with the City Attorney, Alderman Smith suggested consideration be given parking on one side of street in a congested area. City Attorney Smith read the following letter pertaining to bonds for contractors: Robert L. Smith City Attorney West Memphis, Ark. 72301 Dear Mr. Smith: I wish we had a good ordinance to deal with unscrupulous contractors but the fact is that we do not. During the aftermath of our tornado we required as a matter of policy to have all contractors to give us references and personal identification data but this was all based on bluff so to speak. I think it worked very well considering we had 50 million in damages but we are discovering that a few con artists got to our people anyway. I am enclosing a copy of our bond that is required for our Electricians and our Plumbers. I am in the process of coming up with a similar bond for contractors, to be included in our ordinances . I can assure you that a City needs every precaution that can be built into the ordinances before a disaster strikes. I think the surety bond is the answer and that is the direction we are going now. /Joe D. Tomlinson City Inspector Jonesboro, Ark. 7tl~Ol 12G Alderman Bentley informed the Council of complaints ~of residents on 7th Street as to offensive odor caused by crude oil being dumped into the drainage ditch. After discussion, motion was made by Alderman Bentley, seconded by Alderman Smith: That the City Attorney contact Environmental Control authorities pertaining to the matter. Upon vote, the voting was as follows: Aye: Aldermen: Dickerson, Grimsley, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Payton, Scott, Smith, and Bentley. No: None. Mayor Rodgers brought to the Council's attention a reception to be at Holiday Inn and appearance of executives of the coal company to be located south of the City at the Rotary Meeting on November 19th. The A~ayor assured the Council he would present objections~to the company if had any idea the coal dust would present any problems. Meetings of the Fire and Police Commissions were announced. No further business being presented, the meeting was adjourned. CITY CLE& 1fAY0R APPROVED: DECEMBER 6, 1973 127 Bids for radios for police cars as follows: Radio Telephone of Arkansas, Inc. $9,x.00.00 Motorola Communications and Electronics, Inc. 7,936.15 Alderman Scott, seconded by Alderman Smith moved that: Bids be turned over to Police Commission to canvas, and the Commission be authorized to award the bid. Upon vote, the voting was as follows: Aye: Aldermen: Dickerson, Grimsley, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Payton, Scott, Smith, and Bentley. No: None. Bids for Visual-Audible Systems were received as follows: Welders Supply Co . $!~, 651..92 Harris Enterprises $3,87.30 Alderman Scott, seconded by Alderman Hutcherson moved that: Bids be turned over to Police Commission to review, and the Commission be ~ thorized to award the bid. Upon vote, the voting was as follows: Aye: Aldermen: Dickerson, Grimsley Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson,, Payton, Scott, Smith, and Bentley. No: None. Fire Chief Simmons discussed operation of the Chief's car and the station wagon, and requested the vehicles be replaced. Motion was made by Alderman Horton, seconded by Alderman Hightower: That the Mayor be authorized to advertise for new car and station wagon for the Fire Department from Revenue Sharing Funds. Upon vote, the voting was as follows: Aye: Aldermen: Dickerson, Grimsley, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Payton, Scott Smith, and Bentley. No: None. Mayor Rodgers brought to the Council's attention complaint from the Police Department as to use of the radio frequency, and requested permission for a separate radio system for the Street and Sanitary Departments. Alderman Smith, seconded by Alderman Dickerson moved: Mayor be authorized to advertise for bids for communications system for the Street and Sanitary Departments to be purchased from Revenue Sharing Funds. Upon vote, the voting was as follows: Aye: Aldermen: Dickerson, Grimsley Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Payton, Scott Smith, and Bentley. No: None. City Attorney Smith presented an ordinance for rezoning the B. J. Yarbrough property at 111 to 117 S. 13th Street. Alderman Dickerson introduced the ordinance entitled "An Ordinance To Rezone From RM-1 To B-2, Lots 23, 2l~, 25 and 26, Block 116, Kendal Subdivision To The City Of West Memphis, Arkansas, And Declaring An Emergency~t and the City Attorney read the ordinance in full. Alderman Hutcherson, seconded by Alderman Smith, moved that the rule requiring the reading of axi 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: Dickerson, Grimsley, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Payton, Scott, Smith, and Bentley. No: None. 128 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 Payton, seconded by Alderman Bentley 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 voting was as follows: dye: Aldermen: Dickerson Grimsley, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Paton, Scott, Smith, and Bentley. 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 Scott, seconded by Alderman Hightower 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 voting was as follows: Aye: Aldermen: Dickerson, Grimsley, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Payton, Scott, Smith, and Bentley. No : None . Alderman Horton, seconded by Alderman Grimsley, moved that Section 3, the emergency clause be adopted, and on roll call the voting was as follows: ,lye: Aldermen: Dickerson, Grimsley, Hightower; Horton, Hutcherson, Payton, Scott, Smith, and Bentley. No: None. The Ma~aor 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. ?9©, and read as follows: ORDINANCE N0. 790 AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE FRAM RM-1 TO B-2, LOTS 23, 2~, 25 AND 26, BIACK llb KENDAL SUBDITTISION TO THE CITY OF WEST ME~!'PHIS, ARKANSAS, AND DECI~RING AN EMERGENCY WHEREAS, application was made to the City Planning Commission to rezone the hereinafter described property and after notice having been published for the time and in the manner as provided by Ordinance No. 715, the matter was heard by the City Planning Commission and no persons appearing to protest the same, the Planning Commission recommended that said application be granted: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS: SECTION I: That the following described property, to-wit: Lots 23, 2~ 25, and 26, Block llb, Kendal Subdivision to the City of West Memphis, Arkansas. be and same is hereby rezoned B 2, General Business District. SECTION II: That all ordinances or paxts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. SECTION III: EMERGENCY CLAUSE. It is found and declared by the City Council of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, that this ordinance is necessary for the growth and expansion of the City of West Memphis; therefore, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, and this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval. ....~.~ ~ `~ ~.; MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS, HELD ON THE 6TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 1973• The City Council of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, met in regular session at its regular meeting place in West Memphis, Arkansas, at 1:30 p.m. on the bth day of December, 1973• The following were present: Mayor Tilden Rodgers; and Aldermen: D. M. Grimsley, W. L. Harris, J. E. Hightower, Pritchard Horton, C. D. Hutcherson, Ann Payton, M. P. Scott, B. G. Smith, R. T. Bentley, and Thomas Dickerson; and City Attorney R. L. Smith. Absent: None. The following proceedings were had to-wit: Minutes of Council Meeting on November 15, 1973, were approved as read. Alderman Dickerson, Chairman of the Police Commission, reported bids were awarded as follows: Police Cars -Tom Gibson Ford, Inc. Radios -Motorola Communications and Electronics, Inc. Visual-Audible Systems -Harris Enterprises Don Froning of Magruder-Froning, Architects, informed the Council the following bids were received for the Neighborhood Facility Center: James H. Taylor, Craw~-fardsville $223, 7111.00 J. E. Cobb & Son, Memphis 237,900.00 Grinder Brothers Construction, Memphis 2l~3,825.00 Mr. Froning advised the Council the lowest bid was $5,1118.00 over allocated funds, and a contract can not be negotiated under HUD regulations. Mayor Rodgers read a letter frown County Judge Jack Brawley stating the County will allocate $2,5711.00 for construction, and the Mayor recommended that the Council appropriate like amount from Revenue Sharing Funds for contract for Neighborhood Facility Center. After discussion, motion was made by Alderman Scott, seco ded ~Ade Be~~QQtley: That City appropriate $2,571 additional f~ds~f~ ~~b~~~~~~'"~!. T for for construction of ei hborhood ~Y N g Facility Center. Upon vote, the voting was as follows: Aye: Aldermen: Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Payton, Scott, Smith, Bentley, and Dickerson No: None. Bids for the library addition were presented as follows: J. E. Cobb & Son, Memphis $1?9,~.00 Spencer Anderson & Son, Osceola 193,028.00 Grinder Brothers Construction, Memphis 186,32l~.00 After elaborating on the bids, area of building, parking lot, wage rate, Mr. Froning proposed rebidding the job. Motion was made by Alderman Horton, seconded by Alderman Dickerson: That the Library bids be rejected, and read~+ertise. Upon vote, the voting was as follows: Aye: Aldermen: Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Payton, Scott, Smith, Bentley, and Dickerson No : None . Alderman Bentley requested the Architects inform the Council prior to advertising for bids . Mrs. James Fall, Jr. librarian discussed feasible locations for libraries, and commencing repairs planned at the branch library. Mayor Rodgers appoir~d Alderman Ann Payton to conduct a study on the emerging of the City and County Librar,~es . 130 The Mayor announced bids for a car and station wagon for the Fire Department as per Bid Notice published in the Evening Times on November l6th anal 23rd would be received. The bids read by City Attorney as follows: Tom Gibson Ford, Inc. 500 V-8 Car 1971 Ranch Wagon Ryan Chevrolet, Inc.` 197. Bel Air Sedan Station Wagon $3,721.23 3,910.12 $~4, 307.90 ~,737.~.0 A. J. Thomas, Inc. 197I~ Plymouth Fury $3,166.73 19?!~ Plymouth Station Wagon 3, 707.98 Motion was made by Alderman Grimsley, seconded by Alderman Hutcherson: Refer bids to Fire Commission to canvass and award the bid. Upon vote, the voting was as follows: Aye: Aldermen: Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Payton, Scott, Smith, Bentley, and Dickerson No : None . Alderman Smith, Chairman of the Fire Commission, brought to the Councils attention the question if the bids should be readertised due to the energy crisis the vehicle sizes should be considered. The matter was referred to the discretion of the Commission. Mayor Rodgers informed the Council the Housing Authority had recommended the reappointing of Hugh Chalmers, Sr., as a member of the Authority. Motion was made by Alderman Horton, seconded by .Alderman Grimsley: That Hugh Chalmers, Sr. be reappointed as a member of the Housing Authority. Upon vote, the voting was as follows Abe: Aldermen: Grirnsley, Harris, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Payton, Scott, Smith, Bentley, and Dickerson No : None . Mayor Rodgers related inquiries he had received as to closing of businesses on Sundays, and he had requested the City Attorney prepare a Resolution pertaining to voluntary closing. The Resolution was read by the City Attorney, and after discussion, motion was made by Alderman Smith, seconded by Alderman Hutcherson: That the Resolution as read be adopted. Upon vote, the voting was as follows: Aye: ,Aldermen: Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Payton, Scott, Smith, Bentley, and Dickerson No : None . The Resolution read as follows: RESOLUTION N0. X78 WHERF~AS, our Nation is now approaching an energy crisis, and WH1~' S,~our President has recently requested that all citizens take some precautionary steps on a voluntary basis to conserve gasoline, electricity, gas, and other fuels, and WHF~RF,AS, we as the elected officials of West Memphis, Arkansas, desire to do our part in implementing the conservation measures recommended by our President, and WHEREAS, all gasoline service stations in our City are observing closing on Sunday, and WHEREAS, it is believed that if all businessesses in the City of West Memphis will close on Sunday on a voluntary basis, it will be in the national interest and beneficial to everyone, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the City Council of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas recommends that all businesses in the City of West Memphis, Arkansas close on a voluntary basis on Sunday to demonstrate to our country our willingness to help preserve our resources during these critical times. 131 Mayor Rodgers announced bids for communications system for Street and Sanitary Departments would be received in accordance with Bid Notice published in the Evening Times on November 19th and 26th. The following bid was read by the City Attorney: Motorola Communications and Electronics Inc. $2,980.31. After discussion, motion was made by Alderman Smith, seconded by Alderman Harris: That award bid to Motorola Communications for Street and Sanitary vepartt~ents Communications system. Upon vote, the voting was as follows: Aye: Aldermen: Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Payton, Scott, Smith, Bentley, and Dickerson No: None. Tentative Budget for 19?!~ was presented as follows: General Fund $1,l~83,~45.31 Street Fund 511,167.55 Sanitary Fund 279,578.87 Swimming Pool Fund 15,580.25 Bond Requirements 51=8~-60.85 2 $ Total 2, 3 1,63 . 3 Mayor Rodgers informed the Council Department Heads had been requested to reconsider budget requests, a study of sanitation fees is to be made, and other matters pertaining to Budget were discussed. Thereupon, motion was made by Alderman Bentley, seconded by Alderman Grimsley: That Tentative Budget for 1971s be adopted. Upon vote, the voting was as follows: A,ye: Aldermen: Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Payton, Scott, Smith, Bentley, and Dickerson No : None . -, The Mayor brought to the Council's attention the Utility Commission and Arkansas Power & Light Company had agreed to an Amendment of Service Agreement Dated February 2, 1967 increasing Maximum Kilowatts from 20,000K~1 to 30,000 KW at the Company s Kehl Substations hoxev+er, an ordinance authorizing execution of the Amendment would have to be considered and the matter was not on the Agenda. Motion was made by Alderman Scott, seconded by Alderman Dickerson: That the rules be waived and ordinance presented. Upon vote, the voting was as follows: Aye: Aldermen: Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Payton, Scott, Smith, Bentley, and Dickerson No : None . Alderman Scott introduced an ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance Setting Forth And Authorizing The Execution Of An Amendment To The Agreement For The Purchase Of Electric Power And Energy By The City From Arkansas Power & Light Company dated February 2, 1967, As Amended duly 20, l~ And September !~, 1969, Declaring An Ecaergency And For Other Purposes", and the City Attorney read the ordinance in Hill. Alderman Harris, seconded by Alderman Hightower, 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: Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Payton, Scott, Smith, Bentley, and Dickerson 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 . 132 Alderman Horton, seconded by Alderman Grimsley then moved that the rule requiring the reading of an ordinance in ful]. 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 atnd the roll being called the following voted: Aye: Aldermen: Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Payton, Scott, Smith, Bentley, and Dickerson 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 third time by the City Attorney. Alderman Bentley, seconded by Alderman Payton, 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: Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Payton, Scott, Smith, Bentley, and Dickerson No : None . Alderman Smith, seconded by Alderman Hutcherson, moved that Section !~, the emergency clause, be adopted, and on roll call the following voted: Aye: Aldermen; Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Payton, Scott, Smith, Bentley, and Dickerson 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. 791, and read as follows: ORDINANCE Nt. AN ORDINANCE SETTING FORTH AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF ELECTRIC -POWER AND ENERGY BY THE CITY FROM ARKANSAS POWER & LIGHT COMPANY DATED FEBRUARY 2, 1967, AS AMENDED JULY 20, 1967 AND SEPTEMBER 4, 1969, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND r- FOR OTHER PURPOSES.- NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS , ARKANSAS Section 1. That an amendment to the agreement for the purchase of electric power and energy from Arkansas Power & Light Company shall be entered into between the City of West Memphis, Arkansas and the Arkansas Power & fight Company and _ shall contain the following terms and conditions, to-wit: THIRD AMENDMENT TO SERVICE AGREEMENT DATED FEBRUARY 2, 1967 BETWEEN CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS AN D ARKANSAS POWER & LIuHT COMPANY This Amendment to Service Agreement made this ~ day of ,~GG~; ~ h L~"i1973 between the City of West Memphis, Arkansas (hereinafter called City) and Arkansas Power & Light Company (hereinafter called Company), witnesseth: WHEREAS, the City and the Company have heretofore made and entered into a Service Agreement dated February 2, 1967 ds amended on July 20, 1967 and on September 4, 1969 by which the Company agrees to supply and the City agrees to receive and pay for certain utility service; and i33 WHEREAS, because of the growth and demands for electric service the West Memphis Utility Commission and the City have ... determined that it is advisable that the Maximum Kilowatts ,~„ ~ Provided under said Agreement be increased from 20,000KW to 30,000 KW at the Company's Lehi Substation; NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed and understood between the parties hereto that Paragraph 3 of the afore-described Service Agreement, as amended shall be and is hereby further amended ~ so that the Maximum Kilowatts Provided ~t the Company's Leh i ~~ Substation shall be 30 000 KW. This Amendment shall become effective on June 1, 1974 or j the date on which the Amendment is permitted to become effective b re ulator authorities havin y 9 y g jurisdiction, whichever is later. ~ .._t Except as specifically amended herein, and except as ~. ';' the rates and charges may be altered in accordance with Section 5 of the Agreement, all other terms and provisions of the Agreement, as amended, are hereby ratified and confirmed ;; a ', and shall continue in full force and effect. i '~ This Third Amendment to Service Agreement executed by and be- ', tween the City of West Memphis, Arkansas by its Mayor and City Clerk ~; and Arkansas Power & Light Company by its Senior Vice President and Assistant Secretar on ~ da of ~ - ~- Y y ~ L~h~~_J~ 19 7 3 CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS ATTEST : , ~ ~ ;i . 1 ` ARKANSAS POWER & LIGHT COMPANY By r ATTEST: `` ~ 13~ Section 2. The Mayor}and City.Clerkof the City of West Memphis are hereby authorized, directed and empowered to execute the foregoing amendment to the above described agreement with the Arkansas .Power & Light Company for and on behalf of ~. the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, and the Mayor, Clerk, Treasurer, and other officers of the City are hereby authorized and directed to take such. other actions as may be necessary to effectuate and carry out said amendment and agreement. Section 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith. .are hereby repealed. Section 4. It has been found, and is hereby declared by the City Council of West Memphis, Arkansas that additional power and energy will be necessary for the operation of the City's municipal electric system, that it is in the interest of the City and its citizens that there be no delay in arranging for such additional capacity, and that the amendment to the power agreement set forth above is necessary in order to provide s~~ch additional capacity. Therefore, an emergency is declared to exist and this ordinance ~;e ir~g necessary .for the advancement of the public health and safety shall take effect and be in .: ~, I full force and effect from and after the date of its approval. --. _~,~- +, ~, ~?:'.. lii~,. - ~. Copies of Utility Comiai.ssion Budget ,were distributed t0 the Aldermen, and action will to be taken on the Budget on Decemr Z0, 1973. Mayor Rodgers informed the Council the. City will construct the two tennis courts in . ~ ~ ~ ` ~ ~ Westwood Acre s-, and will re ceiv+e bids on minor items . ;~--.• ~:~~: ': The following letter was read: .~~~ ~~:: Tilden Rodgers, Mayor ;'~ • ~- West Memphis City Hall ~~` 'West Memphis, Arkansas N Dear Sir: '= The Wonder City Boys' Club is asking the City of West Memphis, while expanding the annual budget, to begin negotiation and providing means for the purchase of a site for the Wonder City Boys' Club. Where As being informed that the debt on the West Memphis Boys' Club will be retired in 197., with the understanding that the money which is appropriated from the race track would be turned to the Wonder City Bayst Club fora _building when the present ~.:;r µ" mo~gage is retired. We would appreciate a reply as our Building and Grounds Committee has located two possible sites that the City of West Memphis could take option in purchasing. For further information contact Mr. Chester burley and Mr. S. E. Holbrook. j l35 The Council discussed with Professor Holbrook proposed sites for Wonder City Boys' Club, and construction of building after debt retired for the West Memphis Boys' Club; thereupon, the matter was taken under consideration. Alderman Horton brought to the Councils attention complairl~ as to parking on Stuart Street from Thompson Street to the intersection of 26th Street. After discussion of parking areas mailable, Fire Department vehicles, warning tickets, and City parking ordinances, it w$s concensus the Engineering Department be authorized to place parking restriction signs on one side of Stuart Street, anal after the signs are placed, the Police Department issue tickets for violations. No further business being presented, the meeting was adjourned. --9v HAYOR CITY CLER% APPROVED: (WAIVED READING-DECEMBER 20, 1973)