December 5, 1974~,s
MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS, HAD AND HELD
ON DECEMBER 5, 19?~•
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 o'clock p.m. on
the 5th day of December, 1971. The following were present: Mayor Tilden Rodgers;
Aldermen: W. L. Harris, Pritchard Horton, J. E. Hightower, C. D. Hutcherson,
Ann Payton, M. P. Scott, B. G. Smith, R. T. Bentley, Thomas Dickerson, and
D. M. Grimsley; and City Attorney R. L. Smith.
Absent: None.
It being determined a quorum was present, the following proceedings were had
to-wit:
Minutes of Council Meeting on November 21, 1971, were approved as read.
Mayor Rodgers presented a Distinguished Service Award to Capt. John Allen, who
recently retired from the Police Department having served since 195b.
Assistant Chief W. 0. Thompson, who also had retired from ~l.ice Department but
could not be present, will be presented a Distinguished Service Award.
A resolution express appreciation and gratitude for the successful 19?!c Blue
Devil Football Season was read by City Attorney Smith. Alderman Grimsley,
seconded by Alderman Hutcherson moved the resolution be adopted. Upon vote,
the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Harris, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Payton, Scott, Smith,
Bentley, Dickerson, and Grimsley
No: None.
Coach Spurlock and players Jeff Bowien and Leonard Clay were present and
commended by the Mayor and Aldermen for favorable publicity given the City
and attitute of the teem. The resolution adopted read as follows
RESOLUTION N0. 5~
WHEREAS, the 19?1~ Blue Devil Football Team of the West Memphis Senior High
School under the guidance of Coach Tress Spurlock and his staff, have completed
a very successful football season, finishing second in the State of Arkansas in
the AAA Classification, and
WHEREAS, the 19?1~ Blue Devil Football Team of the West Memphis Senior High School
won the AAA East Conference Championship which entitled them to advance to the
play-offs, and winning over Springdale, Arkansas in the first round, 1.1.E to 13,
which victory advanced them to the finals, and
WHEREAS, the Championship AAA Classification was decided November 29, 19?~,
playing Texarkana, Arkansas in the War Memorial Stadium, at Little Rock,
Arkansas, and Texarkana, Arkansas, being the winner, and
~iAS, the wide publicity given the West Memphis Senior High School's
successful football season, in particular, the game at Little Rock, Arkansas,
reflects great credit upon Coach Spurlock, his staff, the faculty, players,
and students of West Memphis Senior High School, and
WHEREAS, although the Blue Devil Football Team finished second in the AAA
Classification in the State of Ar kansas, our Blue Devil Football Team finishe d
first in the hearts of the citizens of West Memphis, Arkansas;
THEREFORE, be it res3.ved that the West Memphis City Council wishes to express
its appreciation and gratitude for the successful 19?1~ Blue Devil Football
Season and the favorable publicity given the City of West Memphis, Arkansas
throughout our State.
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Mayor Rodgers announced bids for furniture and equipment for the Neighborhood
Facility Center would be received in accordance with bid notice published in
the Evening Times on November 22nd and 29th. Bids were received as follows:
Cooper Design Center - Memphis, Tenn.
Bid No. 1. $8,763.68
Bid No. 2. 9,916.,72.
Bid No. 3. $11,378.01
Office Equipment Co. - Mac's - West Memphis
Total $9,168.21
Crittenden Publishing Co. - West Memphis
Total $11,292.12
After discussion Mayor Rogers appointed Alderman Grimsley to serve on the
Neighborhood Facility Center Committee for canvassing the bids. Alderman Smith,
seconded by Alderman Hutcherson moved that the bids be referred to the
Neighborhood Facility Center Committee for study and if within money approptriated
~o award the bid. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Harris, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Payton, Scott, Smith,
Bentley, Dickerson, and Grimsley
No : None .
A Resolution adopted by the West Memphis Planning Commission on November 27th
was read by City Attorney Smith:
RESOLUTION N0. 7
WHEREAS, the West Memphis Planning Commission by appointment of the Mayor and
confirmation of the West Memphis City Council has been acting on matters
pertaining to the City's Development Program for the past several years, and
WHEREAS, several matters have been before the West Memphis Planning Commission
which have been matters upon which there have been divided opinions, and
WHEREAS, the West Memphis Planning Commission has made decisions which it
feels were in the best interests of all of the citizens of West Memphis,
Arkansas, and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and West Memphis City Council have confirmed these decisions
and have shown confidence in the members of the West Memphis Planning Commission;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the West Memphis Planning Commission wishes to
express its appreciation for the confidence and trust shown the Commission for
the past several years.
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Attorney Ralph Sloan requested consideration of an ordinance accepting and
annexing approximately 535.3 acres north of Interstate !~0 and West of Interstate
55 to be purchased by the Missouri Improvement Company for an industrial park with
the emergency clause as plans for construction anticipated in a week.
Alderman Dickerson introduced an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance Accepting And
Annexing A11 Of Sections 26 And 35, Township 7 North, Range 8 East, Lying South
Of The Center Line Of The Missouri Pacific Railroad, And The East 200 Feet Of
Section 2, Township 6 North, Range 8 Fast, Lying North Of The North Right-Of-Way
Line Of Interstate Highway ISO, Containing 535.3 Acres, More Or Less, Declaring
An Emergency And For Other Purposes" and the City Attorney read the ordinance in
full.
Alderman Hutcherson, seconded by Alderman Smith, 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: Harris, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Payton, Scott, Smith,
Bentley, Dickerson, and Grimsley
No : None .
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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 following voted:
dye: Aldermen: Harris, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Payton, Scott,
Smith, Bentley, Dickerson, and Grimsley
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 Harris, 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: Harris, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Payton, Scott,
Smith, Bentley, Dickerson, and Grimsley
No : None .
Alderman Hightower, seconded by Alderman Harris, moved that Section 3, the
emergency clause, be adopted, and on roll call the following voted:
Aye: Aldermen: Harris, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Payton, Scott,
Smith, Bentley, Dickerson, and Grimsley
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. 821, and read as
follows :
ORDINANCE N0. 821
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING AND ANNEXING ALL OF SECTIONS 26 AND 35, TOWNSHIP 7
NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST, LYING SOUTH OF THE CENTER LINE OF THE MISSOURI PACIFIC.
RAILROAD, AND THE EAST 200 FEET OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 6 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST,
LYING NORTH OF THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAY l~0, CONTAINING
535.3 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
WHEREAS, Guaranty Loan & Real~Estate Co., Edwin M. Standefer, Jr., Rosa K.
Standefer, Corinne S. Smith, Jewel B. Standefer and Mary Rose Pace have instituted
proceedings in the County Court of Crittenden County, Arkansas, for the
annexation of certain territory to the City of West Memphis, Arkansas; and
WHEREAS, such territory is contiguous to the City of West Memphis and it is
proper and right and for the best interest of such city that such territory
be annexed; and
WHEREAS, the County Court of Crittenden County, Arkansas, has entered its order
of October 29, 197, as amended, approving the annexation of such territory as
hereinafter described to the City and on December 2, l9?~, entered its order
confirming such annexation and it is necessary that the city accept such territory
before the annexation can be completed and the territory hereinafter described
become a part of the City of West Memphis:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS,
ARKANSAS:
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SECTION I: That the territory hereinafter described be, and it is, hereby
accepted as a part of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, to wit:
All of Sections 26 and 35, To~mship 7 North, Range 8 East,
lying South of the center line of the Missouri Pacific Railroad,
and the East 200 feet of Section 2, Township 6 North, Range 8
East, lying North of the north right-of-way line of Interstate
Highway l~0, containing 535.3 acres, more or less.
SECTION II: That the territory herein described be, and it is hereby
attached to and incorporated in Ward Three of the City of West Memphis and
shall forthwith be considered and become apart thereof.
SECTION III:It is found and determined by the City Council of the City of
West Memphis that this ordinance is necessary for the preservation of the
public peace, health and welfare of the City of West Memphis and 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.
Alderman Bentley brought to the Council's attention recommendation of the
Planning Commission that area to the Airport Road be annexed, but due to
matter filed in County Court prior to the recommendation it could not be
included, however, in future larger block areas should be considered in
annexing property.
Mr. John Dozier of Guaranty Loan & Real Estate Company commented on selection
of West Memphis over sites in 11.E other states, development of the site, and
cooperation of city officials.
Mayor Rodgers announced bids for Firehouse No. ~. would be received in
accordance with Bid Notice published in the Evening Times on November 20th,
27th, and December lath. The following bids were opened and read by Architect
Cliff Jackson:
Contractors Base Bid Alternate 1 Alternate 2 Alternate 3
Southern Metal Builders
(Burch Development Corp.) $112,900.00 +$692.00
Heath & Scarbrough Cont.
J. E. Cobb & Sons Cont.
Manning Lumber Co.
Natomas Development Corp.
$112,987.00 +$877.00
$126,973.00 +$638.00
$111,700.00 +$907.00
$110,000.00 +$897.00
-$132.00
+$2,000
+$~., 200
-$1,016
-$2,800
-$655.00
-$655.00
- $ta.5.00
-$123.00
-$655.00
Alderman Hutcherson, seconded by Alderman Horton moved that bids be referred
to the Fire Commission and Architect to ascertain if bids within funds available.
Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Harris, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Payton, Scott, Smith,
Bentley, Dickerson, and Grimsley
No: None.
The Tentative Budget for
Budget to be approved the
totals as follows:
Administration
Public Service
Public Health
Public Safety
Prisoner Expense
Public Works
Municipal Court
Fire Department
Recreation Department
1975 presented by Mayor Rodgers, who advised the final
first meeting in February. Detailed Budget filed,
$29,750.86
l~6, 209.67
15,270.00
660,530.00
23,563.00
52, 921.95
~.6, 01~8.11~
l~1i.7, 881.t~o
70,80..30 - Matching Funds $200,000.00
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Alderman Harris, seconded by Alderman ~i.ckerson moved that the Tentative
Budget be approved. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Harris, Hightower, Horton, Hutcherson, Payton, Scott, Smith,
Bentley, Dickerson, and Grimsley
No : None .
The Council was informed the Arkansas Highway Departanent had cancelled contract
with Ingram Construction Company for drainage work on S. Avalon, and will
readvertise for bids in February, 1975•
City Engineer Brawley reported had received copy of the Flood Control Report
with request that he review, make comments, and return by December 20th,
final report will be issued at later date, however, due to procedures will
be five or six years before anything is accomplished.
There being no further business, the Council adjourned.
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APPROVED: DECEMBER 19, 1971