June 6, 197417~
MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS, HAD AND
HELD ON JUNE 6, 197
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
6th day of June, 1971. The followin were '
City Attorney Robert Smith, and Aldermen: DreMen~~~s e~r ~i1LenH ~~gsrs;
J. E. Hightower, Pritchard Horton, Ann Payton, B. G. Scott, R. T. Bentley, :;;=:
Thomas Dickerson and B, G. Smith.
Absent: Alderman C. D. Hutcherson.
It being determined a quorum was present, the following proceedings were had
to-wit:
Minutes of Council Meeting on May 16, 19?1~, were approved as read.
Mayor Rodgers presented Certificate of Appointment to Utility Commissioner
Lynn Stanfield.
Mayor Rodgers announced bids for grading, stabilization, drainage, and related
work for portions of Barton, Pearce, and Rich roads in accordance with Bid Notice
published in the Evening Times on May 21st and 28th would be received. The
following bids was> received a~ad read by City Attorney Smith:
0' Neal Paving Compar~y $34, 812.36
After discussion of the bid, motion by Alderman Bentley seconded by Alderman
Scott: That the bid be referred to the Street Committee to canvass and
award the bid. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Horton, Payton, Scott, Bentley, Smith
and Dickerson.
No : None .
Bids for Backhoe-Loader in accordance with Notice published in the Evening Times
on May 17th and 2l~th were received as follows :
International Harvester Co. $12,977.75
Parkin Equipment Co. Bid ~1. $12,500.00
Bid #2 11,600.00
Barton Equipment Co. $12,163.23
Arkansas Tractor Corp. $12,387.00
Motion by Alderman Payton, seconded by Alderman Dickerson: Refer bids to the
Street Committee to canvass and ward the bid. Upon vote, the voting was as
follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Horton, Payton, Scott, Bentley, Smith
and Dickerson.
No : None
Attorney Ralph Sloan presented for consideration an ordinance pertaining to
vacating an unnamed street in accordance with hearing on May 16th. The
ordinance entitled "An Ordinance Vacating Unnamed Street Bounded On The West
By Lot 1 In Block 3 Axed On The East ByaLot ~ I.i Block 2 Of Worthington Pay k
Addition To The City Of West Memphis, Arkansasn was introduced by Alderman
Scott and read by the C1 A torn~~~~. Alderman Smith, seconded by Alderman
Grimsley moved that the/o~rTtlri~an~e"~egaoi~ed. The question was put by the
Mayor on the adoption of the motion and the roll being called, the following
voted :
A,ye: Aldermen: Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Horton, Payton, Scott, Bentley, Smith
and Dickerson.
No : None .
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An ordinance entitled "An Ordinance Regulating The Installation And
Maintenance Of Electrical Wire And For Safeguarding Life And Property
In The City Of West Memphis, Arkansas~~ was read the second time by the
City Attorney. Motion by Alderman Bentley, seconded by Alderman Smith,
that the second reading of the ordinance be approved. 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, Payton, Scott,
Smith, Bentley, and Dickerson
No: None.
Preliminary and Final Plats of Broadmoor~ Apartment Property Lying In The
E~, Nib, Ste, and the E~, NEy, Ste, Section 1, T-6-N, R-B-E were presented
with recommendation of the Planning Commission. After discussion with
City Engineer Brawley, motion was made by Alderman Scott seconded by
Alderman Horton: That Preliminary Plat of Broadmoor Apartment Property
be approved subject to final approval of City Engineer. The voting was
as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Horton, Payton, Scott,
Smith, Bentley, and Dickerson
No : None .
Motion by Alderman Scott, seconded by Alderman Smith: That Final Plat of
Broadmoor Apartment Property be approved subject to final approval of
City Engineer. The voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen; Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Horton, Piton, Scott,
Smith, Bentley, and Dickerson
No : None .
Preliminary Plat of Richland Fourth Addition recommended for approval by
the Planning Commission was presented. The Plat was discussed with Engineer
Cy Bond, Jr., thereupon, motion by Alderman Smith, seconded by Alderman Grimsley:
That the Preliminary Plat of Richland lath be approved subject to final approval of
City Engineer. The voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Horton, Payton, Scott,
Smith, Bentley, and Dickerson
No : None .
Resolution pertaining to the second year Management Plan was read by
City Attorney Smith. Recommendation of the Planning Commission to adopt
the Resolution was presented. After discussion with Mr. Richard Massie of
Manes & Associates, motion was made by Alderman Scott, seconded by
Alderman Grimsley: That the Resolution as presented be adopted. Upon vote,
the voting was as follows
Aye: Aldermen: Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Horton, Payton, Scott,
Smith, Bentley, and Dickerson
No: None.
The Resolution read as follows:
RESOLUTION N0. 189
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City of West Memphis to obtain financial
assistance for the study and development of new and innovative regulations
for residential developments; and
WHEREAS the Arkansas Department of Planning, as the State Agency responsible
for the administ~tion of Local Planning and Management Assistance program, can
provide planning services through a planning assistance grant.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS,
ARKANSAS:
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1. That the City Council hereby adopts the proposed scope of services which
is a part of this application anal hereby requests the Arkansas .Department of
Planning to provide financial assistance in the undertaking of these studies.
2. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to act for and in behalf of said City
in the submission of said application.
3. The City Council hereby authorizes the appropriation of funds necessary to
provide the local matching share for the program, said local share being provided
in the form of in-kind services amounting to $3,000 and $3,000 in cash money.
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Mayor Rodgers announced approval had been received for a stop light at Missouri
and Shoppingway. Due to installation of the light being an essential safety
matter, motion was made by Alderman Smith, seconded by Alderman Horton: That
the Council waive bids for purchase of stop light at Missouri and Shoppingway.
Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Horton, Payton, Scott, Smith,
Bentley, and Dickerson.
No : None .
The Mayor announced hearings for citizen's recommendations for Revenue Sharing
Finds for next year will be held at the Eugene Woods Civic Center June 10, 19?~.
at 7:30 p.m. and at L. R. Jackson Community Center June 12, 19?!~ at 7:30 p.m.
It was brought to the Council's attention the first meeting in July will be on
a holiday. Thereupon, motion was made by Alderman .:Scott, seconded by
Alderman Grimsley: That the Council meeting on July ~.th, a holiday, be waived.
Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Horton, Payton, Scott, 5inith,
Bentley, and Dickerson.
No : None .
Notice of waiving of the meeting to be published in the Evening Times.
Alderman Scott inquired as to method of removing abandoned vehicles, and
City Attorney Smith commented on statute requirements.
Alderman Horton requested information on status of contractors bond, and was
informed of progress by the City Attorney and Building Inspector Avery.
Use of NYC boys for cutting of grass and disposing of trash was requested by
Aldermen Horton and Payton. Alderman Patton brought to Council's attention the
condition of floor at Eugene Woods Civic Center, and the Mayor advised the matter
would be referred to the Park Commission.
Alderman Smith announced Street Committee Meeting after Council meeting.
There being no further business, the Council adjourned.
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-- CHARLES DEGRAFF, C CLERK
TILDEN RODGERS, OR
APPROVED: JUNE 20, 19?t~