April 3, 1975
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS,
ARKANSAS, HAD AND HELD ON APRIL 3, 19?5.
The City Council of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, met in a regular
session at its regular meeting place in West Memphis, Arkansas, at 1:30
p.m. on the 3rd day of April, 1975•
Elder Smith offered prayer. The following were present: Vice Mayor
Thomas Dickerson, presiding, and Aldermen: Harris, Hightower, Holt,
Horton, Hutcherson, King, and Bentley; and City Attorney R. L. Smith.
Absent: Mayor Joyce Ferguson, and Aldermen R. S. Cosgrove and D. M. Grimsley.
It being determined a quorum was present, the following proceedings were
had to-wit:
Minutes of Council Meetings of March 6 and 13th were read and approved,
Minutes of Council Meetings on February 6th, 20th, and 26th were also
approved.
Alderman Grimsley made a delayed appearance.
Copies of the City of West Memphis 19?!~ Audit had been distributed prior
to the meeting. Mr. John Skinner of Wil~~erson and Skinner, Certified
Public Accounta~ discussed the udit• Alderman Horton seconded by
Alderman Grimsley moved the 19?~t Audit be approved. Upon roll call vote,
the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Holt, Horton, Hutcherson,
King, and Bentley.
No: None.
Alderman Horton, Chairman of the Cable TV Committee introduced
Mr. Henry Hancock, who reviewed progress being made in Memphis by the
Company, and reports plans to commence work in West Memphis when the
first phase is completed in Memphis and if receives satisfactory reception.
Mr. Hancock stated was not authorized to give a definite date, but surmised
would be in the fall;,,also would send progress reports to the Mayor and
Chairman Horton. Tornado warning system, preference of Little Rock Stations
to St. Louis, rates were discussed.
Mrs. Mary Jay, Chairman of the Bicentennial Committee, elaborated on the
raising of the Bicentennial Flag in later part of May, two events in March, 197b
the stopping of the covered wagon train and the appearance of the Army Band;
also available facilities. Mrs. Jay reported the Chamber of Commerce has
granted space for an office and the City has been contributing $25.00 a month
for postage and stationery, however, additional financial assistance is needed
from the City or County as also a county wide project. Mrs. Jay enumerated
expenses as follows; Part time Executive Secretary's salary of $125.00 a month
be paid Mrs. Helen Ta~rlor, $25.00 for postage and stationery, and $50.00 for
telephone, visitors e~tpenae, travel expense to Little Rock for monthly meetings,
and miscellaneous, total of $200.00 a mon#, for l8 months being $3,600.00.
Additional Federal Grants for the museum, Trail, and beautification of City
Complex are to be applied for. Site for mus®um as room at the Library is
for a two year period, and can not purchase land with Bicentennial money.
were Gonsidered~ as well as, request for fundsfrom the County for the museum
and plans of the Historical Society to operate the museum. Mrs. Jay was
informed the information will be referred to Mayor Ferguson.
Alderman Hightower, Chairman of the Transportation Committeg reported on
meeting held, and recommendation that a fee of $1.00.00 a year be paid by
the Bus Company, also permission to use routes now traveling and if arty
changes in routes the Committee is to be advised.
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Alderman Bentley, Chairman of the Budget Committee, presented the following
report:
ALLOCATED IT~ts---1975
City Shop $ 80,000.00
Overlay 100,000.00
Parkland 150,000.00
Utility Trucks 65,000.00
Fire Station 107,000.00
Mosquito Control 1l~,650.00
Computer 102,000.00
Shop (truck) 6,000.00
East Arkansas Mental Health 5,000.00
Sheltered Workshop 5,000.00
Library Construction 16,l~00.00
Monthly Allocation 12 x 3700 l~1.~,l~00.00
Neighborhood Facility Furniture 6,000.00
Library ~''urniture 5,000.00
Dog Incinerator 5,000.00
Mattresses & Lawnmowers 1,500.00
Cash on Hand
April Payment
July Payment
October Payment
#Estimated
$712,950.00
$350,000.00
1.?a.7, 965.00
]J.~7, 965.00
X200 000.00
,930.00
Alderman Bentley and Administrative Assistant Gallagher elaborater~-~o~~ahe
report. Alderman Grimsley, seconded by Alderman Dickerson moved that accept
the report of the Budget Committee. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Dickerson, Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Holt, Horton, King,
Bentley, and Cosgrove .
No : None .
Alderman Cosgrove, Chairman of the Insurance Committee, announced bids were
awarded to Crittenden Insurance Company for Workmen's Compensation, and
Comprehensive General Ia.ability Insurance.
Alderman Holt, Chairman of the Street Committee, presented recommendations
of the Committee for improvement of streets as follows :
lst priority - N. Avalon from Shoppingwa~r Blvd. to Service Road
Approximate cost $5,000.00
2nd priority - S. 8th Street from Broadway to the levee
Approximate cost $25,000.00
Overlay of five miles of streets costing approximately $90,000.00. City
Engineer Brawley preparing plans for bids to be received in May.
Alderman Bentley requested a copy of Engineer Brawley's report on streets~to
be overlaid be sent to each Alderman.
Alderman Bentley, Chairman of the Police Commission, advised. recommendation
of the Commission that a dog incinerator unit be purchased and installed by
the company. After consideration, Alderman Bentley, seconded by Alderman King
moved that waive bids for dog incinerator and purchase from F. S. Perry Co. of
Memphis to be installed cost $5,120.00 plus wiring and gas hook-ups to be paid
from Revenue Sharing Funds. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Dickerson, Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Holt, Horton, King,
Bentley, and Cosgrove.
No : None .
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Mayor Ferguson announced bids for a 1975 Pickup truck in accordance with
Bid Notice published in the Evening Times on March 25th and April 1st would
be received. Bids as follows:
Ryan Chevrolet, Inc.
1975 Chevrolet ~ Ton Wheel Base 117.5+' Model CC10703 $3560.50
Tom Gibson Ford, Inc.
F-100 Regular Cab, 117 Wheel base Styleside $3556.7
Alderman Bentley, seconded by Alderman Grimaley moved to turn bids over to
the Maintenance Cc~mittee to award to the lowest and best qualified bidder.
Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Dickerson, Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Holt, Horton, King,
No: None. Bentleys and Cosgrove.
An ordinance entitled "An Ordinance Vaoating The Unnamed Street Bounded On
The West By Lots 36 Axed 37 And On The East By Lots 35 And ~1 Of Bonds Survey
Of Irregular Lots, West Memphis, Arkansas, As Shown By Plat Of Record In Plat
Book 1 At Page 106 And Shown As Lewis Street On The Plat Of Record In Plat
Book 1 At Page 96" read the first time on March 20th and second time on
April 3rd, was dead the third time by the City Attorney. Alderman Grimsley,
seconded by Alderman King, moved that the ordinance be adopted. The question
was put by the Mayor on the adopt3cm of the motion and the roll being called,
the following voted:
Aye: Aldermen: Dickerson, Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Holt, Horton, King,
No: None. Bentley, and Cosgrove.
The Mayor thereupon declared the ordinance adopted. The ordinance was given
No. 829, and read as follows:
ORDINANCE N0. 829
AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE UNNAMED STREET BOUNDED ON THE WEST BY LOTS 36 AND 37
AND ON THE EAST BY LOTS 35 AND !~l 4F BOND'S SURVEY OF IRREGULAR LOTS, WEST
MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS, AS SHOWN BY PLAT OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK 1 AT PAGE 106 AND
SHOWN AS LEWIS STREET ON THE PLAT OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK 1 AT PAGE 96
WHEREAS,. a peti~i.on was duly filed with the City Council of the City of
West Memphis, Arkansas, aslQng the City Council to vacate and abandon the
unnamed street bounded on the west by lots 36 and 37 and on the east by lots
35 and ~1 of Bond's Survey of Irregular Lots, West Memphis, Arkansas, as shown
by plat of record in Plat Book 1 at page-106 and shown as Lewis Street on the
plat of record in Plat Book l at .page 96, and;
WHE~~EAS, after due notices as required by law, the Council has, at the
time and place ffientioned in the notice, heard all persons desiring to be
heard on the question. and has ascertained that the street hereinabove described
has heretofore been dedicated to the public's use as a street; has not been
actually used by the public generally for a period for at least five years
subsequent to the filing of the plats; that all the owners of the property
abutting upon the street to be vacated have.. joined in the petition filed with
the Council and consented to such abandonment; that the public interest and
welfare will not be adversely affected by the abandonment of such street.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS:
Section I. The City of West Memphis hereby releases, vacates and abandons
all its right, together with the rights of the public generally, in and to the
street designated as follows:
The unnamed street bounded on the west by lots 36 and 37 and on the
east by lots 35 and ~1 of Bond's Survey of Irregular Lots, West Memphis,
Arkansas, as shown by plat of record in Plat Book 1 at page 106 and
shown as Lewis Street on the plat of record in Plat Book 1 at page 96,
SUBJECT to any easements of City of West Memphis.
Section II. A copy of the ordinance duly certified by the City Clerk shall
be filed in the office of the Recorder of Crittenden County, Arkansas, at Marion
and recorded in the deed records of said county at Marion.
Section III. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after
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An ordinance entitled "An Ordinance To Rezone A Tract Containing 95.32 Acres
In The SEA Of Section 11, Township 6 North, Range 8 Fast To Be Known As Fifth
Addition Richland Subdivision" was read the second time by City Attorney S~ith.
Alderman King, seconded by Alderman Bentley, moved that the second reading of
the ordinance be approved. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Dickerson, Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Holt, Horton, King,
Bentley, and Cosgrove.
No : None .
Alderman Holt introduced an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance To Create The
West Memphis Utility Committee; Provide For Membership Of Same; het Forth
The Authority Of Said Committee And Purpose Of Same; Declaring An Emergency
And For Other Purposes", and the City Attorney read the ordinance in full.
Alderman Grimsley, seconded by Alderman Cosgrove, mowed 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: Dickerson, Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Holt, Horton, King,
Bentley, and Cosgrove.
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 Bentley, seconded by Alderman Cosgrove, 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:
Aye: Aldermen: Dickerson, Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Holt, Horton, King,
Bentley, and Cosgrove.
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 Cosgrove, 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: Dickerson, Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Holt, Horton, King,
Bentley, and Cosgrove.
No : None .
Alderman Cosgrove, seconded by Alderman Bentley, moved that Section 6, the
emergency clause, be adopted, and on roll call the following voted:
Aye: Aldermen: Dickerson, Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Holt, Horton, King,
Bentley, and Cosgrove.
No : None .
The Mayor thereupon declared the ordinance and the emergency clause adopted.
The ordinance was given No. 830, and read as follows:
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ORDINANCE N0.
AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE THE WEST MEMPHIS UTILITY
COMMITTEE; PROVIDE FOR MEMBERSHIP OF SAME; SET
FORTH THE AUTHORITY OF SAID COMMITTEE AND PTJRPOSE
OF SAME; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
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MEMPHIS,,ARKANSAS:
Section I. West Mem-phis Utility Committee. There is hereby
created and established the West Memphis Utility Committee.
Section II. The West Memphis Utility Committee shall consist
of ten (l0) members who shall all be members of the West Memphis
City Council.
Five (5) members shall be necessary to constitute a quorum
for the transaction of ar~y business authorized under this Ordinance,
which may properly come before the Committee. A majority of those
present shall be necessary for any business app roved.
Section III. Chairman of the Committee. The Committee shall
elect one (lj of the members of said Committee as Chairman of said
Committee, and -shall elect one (l) member of said Committee as
Vice-Chairman. The Chairman and Vice-Chairman shall serve in such
capacity for a period of one (l) year, or until the successors are
duly elected by the Committee Members. The Chairman of said Committee
shall have the duty of presiding over all meetings of said Committee
and shall call a monthly meeting, or additional meeting if necessary,
of said Committee, at such time and place as he shall deem necessary
upon notice being given to all said Committee Members.
Section IV.
Secretary of-Committee. The Committee shall
appoint one (1) City Employee as Secretary of said Committee. The
melsber designated as Secretary shall serve in such capacity for a
period of one (1) year or until his or her successor is appointed by
the Committee. .The Secretary shall keep a bound record book which
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shall accurately reflect the r.~i.nutes of the meetings of the West
Memphis Utility Committee, and said records shall be attested to by
the Secretary of said Committee.
Section V. Authority and Purpose. The West Memphis Util~.ty
Committee is created for the following purposes
A. Act as liaison between the Utility Department and City
Council.
B. Determine matters pertaining to revenue, rates, purchasing,
operation, and personnel of Utility Department; also administrative
procedures.
C. Any report and/or recommendations of said Co.~'ttee as
heretofore referred to, must be in writing signed by the Chairm~.x~. of
the Committee, and said Committee reports and reccm~.endations shall
bL attested to by the Committee Secretary.
D. Any report or recommendations of said Conunittee shall be
presented by the Chairman of said Committee to the City Council.
Section VI. Emer~enc.y Clause. It bung determined by the
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City Council of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, that said
Committee is necessary in order that the Mayor and City Council shall
have tighter control over management and revenues of the Utility
l Department, an emergency is hereby .declared to exist and this
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Ordinance in the interest of the health, safety, and welfare of the
inhabitants of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas shall be in full
f~rc~P ~.nr~ Pf'f.Pl'_'f: T^rnm a.n~ ~.f.ter the c~atP ~f n~.~~a.~P a.n~ a_nr~r~tra.7 ,.
A-resolution recommended by the Arkansas_i~unicipal League commending the .
General Assembly was read by City Attorney Smith.
Alderman. Bentley, seconded by Alderman Grimsley moved that the resolution as read
be adopted. Alderman Horton expressed appreciation to the Crittenden County.
Legislators for contacting the-Council on controversial issues. Upon vote, the
voting was as• follows : - ~ -
Aye:- Aldermen: Dickerson, Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Holt, Horton, King,
• Bentley, and Cosgrove . ~~
No:~ None.
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The resolution read as follows:
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RESOLUTION N0. 528
EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO THE 70TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR THEIR ACCOMPLISH1~iENTS
ON BEHAh]E' OF THE CITIES AND TOWNS OF ARKANSAS
WHEREAS, the 1975 Legislative Program of the Arkansas Municipal League was
a rather ambitious one, and
WHEREAS, several additional proposals for the benefit of municipal residents
were submitted at the urging of individual cities, and
WHEREAS, the 70th General Assembly of the State of Arkansas has acted favorably
on the vast majority of the bills pertaining to cities and towns,
WHEREAS, all legislation pertaining to municipalities was ably handled by
individual legislators who volunteered to provide their services on behalf of
these bills for the citizens of our municipalities, and
WHEREAS, all members of the 70th General Assembly treated legislation
pertaining to cities and towns with fairness and equity, and
WHEREAS, our City was quite capably represented by Senator W. K. "Bill" Ingram,
and Representatives Lloyd McCuiston, James "Jim" Stockley, and Kent Rubens;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of West Memphis,
Arkansas that:
1. The City of West Memphis, Arkansas hereby pledges itself to use the new
legislation provided by the 70th General Assembly to the best of its ability to
attain the purposes embodied in the new laws, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we hereby go on record by expressing our
heartfelt thanks to all members of the ?0th General Assembly for their outstanding
accomplishments.
City Treasurer Fred Owen introduced Mr. Charles Howen, a~i Attorney and member of
the City Council of Wagga WsB, New South Wales, Australia, who was visiting
West Memphis under a Rotary Program. Mr. Howen presented Mayor Ferguson a
Kangaroo Badge, and formally inducted her into the Royal. Order of Kangaroos.
Mayor Ferguson requested the following letter read by City Attorney Smith be
made a matter of record:
April 11, 1975
Re: $500,000 City of West Memphis, Arkansas
5-1/2~ Public Utility Revenue Bonds
(Temporary) Due June 1, 1976
To: All Bondholders
This is to advise you that a meeting was held on Monday, April 7, 1975 with
the mayor, city attorney and a majority of the city council, at which time the
bond issue referred to above was discussed thoroughly. I can assure you that
the city is fully aware of its obligation to provide funds for the payment of
this bond issue on or before June 1, 1976 and can further assure you that I do
not anticipate that the city will have arty difficulty in meeting this obligation.
It is the opinion of all involved that the changes recently made will lead to a
more efficient operation of the Utility Department and provide more protection
for present and future bondholders.
Please call me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
/S/ MORRIS H. FAIR
President
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A rate study contract the Utility Commission had entered into with
Van, Scoyoc & Wiskup, Inc. was discussed with Pat Johnson, Manager of the
Utility Department. Alderman Bentley, seconded by Alderman Cosgrove moved
that the City Council go on record upholding the contract made for rate
study. During discussion of motion, Alderman Bentley suggested that any
contract existing entered into by the Utility CoAUnission should be honored
by the Council. Vote on the motion was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Dickerson, Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Holt, Horton, King,
Bentley, and Cosgrove.
No: None.
Alderman Cosgrove requested Van, Scoyoc & Wiskup, Inc. be advised to commence
rate study that had been held in abeyance due to pending litigation, and the
Utility Conmiittee be given periodic progress reports.
Alderman Holt, seconded by Alderman King moved that the Mayor be authorised
to advertise for bids for the asphalt overlay street program. Upon vote, the
voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Dickerson, Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Holt, Horton, King,
Bentley, and Cosgrove .
No : None .
Utility Department Manager Pat Johnson outlined plans to construct water line
and temporary pumping station to serve the Missouri Improvement Company
West Memphis Industrial Park, and requested permission to advertise for bids.
Alderman Holt, seconded by Alderman Horton, moved that permission be granted
to advertise for bids to bore under Highway Interstate I-~t0. Upon vote, the
voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Dickerson, Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Holt, Horton, King,
Bentley, and Cosgrove.
No : None .
Concensus was bids be received at a adjourned meeting of the Council to be
held at 5:00 p.m. May 6th in the Municipal Courtroom.
Alderman Holt, seconded by Alderman Cosgrove, moved that permission be granted
to advertise for bids. for construction of pumping station for the Missouri
Improvement Company West Memphis Industrial Park area, bids to be received
5:00 p.m. May 6th. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Dickerson, Harris, Hightower, Holt, Horton, King, Bentley,
and Cosgrove.
No : None .
Alderman Grimsley was not present during vote.
Mr. John Dozier of Guaranty Loan & Real 'Esta~ Company complimented the Council
on cooperation and effort to expedite the obtaining utilities at the Industrial
Park.
Pat Johnson requested permission to auction two 1960 trucks owned by the
Utility Department as previously had auctioned trucks at Midsouth Salvage Co.
After discussion, Alderman Dickerson, seconded by Alderman King moved to
grant permission to Utility Commission to auction two 1960 trucks. Upon vote,
the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Dickerson, Harris, Hightower, Holt, .Horton, King, Bentley,
and Cosgrove.
No: None.
Alderman Grimsley was not present during vote.
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The Council was informed by Mr. Johnson a new modern meter test board had been
purchased by the Utility Department, and sale of the old table advertised. One
bid had been received, and after conferring with City Attorney Smith the bid was
held unopened. Alderman King, seconded by Alderman Cosgrove moved that bid
be opened. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Dickerson, Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Holt, Horton, King,
Bentley, and Cosgrove.
No : None .
The bid read by City Attorney Smith:
Meter Service & Supply Co., Inc. -Memphis
1 -States Test Table for testing sixzgle phase and polyphase watthour meters,
complete with watt hour meter standard, test hacks, leads and accessories,
all for the sum of $500.00.
Alderman Holt, seconded by Alderman King moved to accept bid of Meter Service &
Supply Co. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Dickerson, Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Holt, Horton, King,
Bentley, and Cosgrove.
No : None .
Mayor Ferguson brought to the Councilts attention Alderman Bentley had requested
to be relieved of the Chairn;anship of the Hospitalization Insurance and Pension
Committee appointed four years ago. The Mayor appointed Alderman Cosgrove,
Chairman and Don Brawley, Fred Owen, Jerry Chapple, Wayne Skaggs, and Anna V. Bowen
to serve on the Committee. Alderman King, seconded by Alderman Grimsley moved
that the appointments to the Hospitalization Insurance and Pension Committee be
approvaed. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Dickerson, Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Holt, Horton, King,
Bentley, and Cosgrove.
No : None .
Request was made by the Mayor to waive rule to appoint a Personnel Manual
Committee. Alderman Grimsley, seconded by Alderman Dickerson moved the rule be
.suspended and matter considered. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen; Dickerson, Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Holt, Horton, King,
Bentley, and Cosgrove.
No : None .
Alderman Dickerson volunteered to serve as Chairman of the Personnel Manual
Committee and Richard Gallagher and Mary Lou Rasico to serve also on updating
the ~lersonnel Manual. Vote on approval of the Committee as follows:
Aye; Aldermen: Dickerson, Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Holt, Horton, King,
Bentley, and Cosgrove.
No : None .
Copies of Quarterly Report were distributed prior to meeting. After discussion,
Alderman Bentley, ~ecnnded by Alderman Grimsley moved to accept the Quarterly
Report as printed. Upon vote, the voting was as follows ;
Aye: Aldermen: Dickerson, Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Holt, Horton, King,
Bentley, and Cos grove.
No: None.
Mayor Ferguson announced nominations would be received to fill the vacancy on
t~tCouncil. Alderman Cosgrove nominated Tilden Rodgers. The nomination was
seconded by Alderman Grimsley. Alderman Holt, seconded by Alderman King moved
that nominations cease. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Dickerson, Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Holt, Horton, King,
Bentley, and Cosgrove.
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Roll call vote on the election of Tilden Rodgers as Alderman Ward 1 was as
follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Tickerson, Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Holt, Horton, King,
Bentley, and Cosgrove.
No : None .
Alderman Horton commented on a March 20, 1975, Memphis newspaper interview
with Mayor Ferguson.
Alderman Harris requested Building Inspector Avery check on junk pile on
l~.th Street. enforcement of ordinance pertaining to the matter was discussed,
and investigations being made by the Police Commission as to ordinances in
other cities.
Alderman King related information received as to complaints on enforcement of
stickers for out of town service trucks. After discussion as to enforcement,
ICC regulations, size of sticker, and legality, Alderman Bentley, seconded
by Alderman Grimsley moved that recommend the Mayor direct the Chief of Police
to withhold inspections until a legal opinion is given, and study of the matter.
Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
A,pe: Aldermen: Dickerson, Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Holt, Horton, King,
Bentley, and Cosgrove.
No : None .
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
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