August 19, 1976~ o~'~
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS,
ARKANSAS, HAD AND HELD ON AUGUST 19, 1976.
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 19th day of August, 1976. The following were present:
Mayor Joyce Ferguson, presiding, and Aldermen: Tilden Kodgers, R. T. Bentley,
R. S. Cosgrove, Thomas Dickerson, W. L. Harris, J. I:. Hightower, Pritchard Horton,
J. C. King, and Doug Morris; and City Attorney R. L. Smith.
Absent: Alderman: D. M. Grimsley.
Rev. Charles F'i.liatreau, Holy Cross episcopal Church, gave the invocation.
It being determined a quorum was present, the following proceedings were
had to-wit:
Alderman Cosgrove, seconded by Alderman King, moved to approve minutes of
Council Meeting on August 5, 1976, as included in the packet. Upon vote,
the voting was as follows:
Aye; ~.dermen: Rodgers, Bentley, Cosgrove, Dickerson, Harris, Hightower,
Horton, King, and Morris.
No; None.
Alderman Bentley, Chairman of the Budget Committee, presented recommendation
that the decking at the Boy Scout Hut be repaired before the roof is applied,
and moved that an addendum of $1,200.00 be added to contract with Delta Roofing
from Revenue Sharing Funds. The motion was seconded by Alderman King. After
discussion of repairs, bids, appropriation, library, police, and Boy Scout Hut
repairs the roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Rodgers, Bentley, Cosgrove, Dickerson, Harris, Hightower,
Horton, King, and Morris.
No : None .
Alderman Bentley presented recommendation to amend the Budget 11.01 Account to
cover Mrs. Sarah Smiths retirement $363.52 per month for the remainder of this
year. Alderman Rodgers, seconded by Alderman Morris moved that amend the Budget
11.01 Account as recommended. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Rodgers, Bentley, Cosgrove, Dickerson, Harris, Hightower,
Horton, King, and Morris.
No : None .
Alderman Bentley moved that an addendum to Budget for salary O1 Account
purchasing Department in amount of $150.00 per month for the remainder of the
year be made. The motion was seconded by Alderman Horton. Upon vote, the
voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Rodgers, Bentley, Cosgrove, Dickerson, Harris, Hightower,
Horton, King, and Morris.
No: None.
Alderman Bentley announced Utility bids had been awarded to the lowest and best
qualified bidders as follows:
National Electric Supply Co.-750 KVA $5,519.63
Westinghouse-No. 2 Copper Wire 595.00 Per 1,000 Feet
Power & Telephone Supply Co. -Automcatic Switch 6,0l~6.17
Also, Utility Committee would m®a~,.~.after, th~:~ Counc~.].: ~eet~i.~ng;t~and a personnel
matter will be brought up at the meeting.
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Permission to advertise for bids on a rate study for the Utility Department
Electric Division, and a study of the electric distribution system was requested
was requested by Alderman Bentley, Alderman King seconded the motion. After
consideration, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Rodgers, Bentley, Cosgrove, Dickerson, Harris, Hightower, Horton, Morris,
and King.
No: None.
Alderman Dickerson, Chairman of the Fire Commission, announced bids had been
awarded as follows:
Pumper -American I,aFrance $69,500.00
Crash Truck -Casco Industries
20,666.00
Communications Equipment - Motorala
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Alderman Dickerson reported the Committee had recommended bids be received for purchase of
a breathing air compressor rather than renting the equipment as have funds to purchase.
After discussion, Alderman Dickerson, seconded by Alderman Harris, moved that
permission be granted to advertise for bids for a breathing air compressor. Upon
vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Rodgers, Bentley, Cosgrove, Dickerson, Harris, Hightower,
Horton, King, and Morris.
No: None.
Mayor Ferguson brought to the Councilts attention a~chart of Form of Organization
for the City that had been distributed previously. Alderman Dickerson, Chairman of
the Personnel Manual Committee, moved that the Organization Chart as is be put in the
Personnel Manual. The motion was seconded by Alderman Bentley. Upon vote, the voting
was as follows :
Aye: Aldermen: Rodgers, Bentley, Cosgrove, Dickerson, Harris, Hightower,
Horton, King, and Morris.
No: None.
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Alderman Harris Chairman of the Sanitation Com mi.ttee, reported the price for
the truck in Little Rock was out of proportion, and moved that permission be
granted to advertise for bids for:
1 - Front-end loading garbage truck (container type)
1 - Trash truck with boom
3 - rear loading garbage trucks
8 - radios for all vehicles
The motion was seconded by Alderman Rodgers. The present equipment, disposal
of et~uipment, purchase of equipment with Revenue Sharing Funds, revenues,
insurance received due to destruction of the incinerator, diverting funds to
Certificates of Deposit, projected expenditures, and a proposed rate increase
were discussed. Roll call vote on the motion to advertise for bids was as
follows :
Aye: Aldermen; Rodgers, Bentley, Cosgrove, Dickerson, Harris, Hightower,
Horton, King, and Morris.
No : ~ None .
Alderman Cosgrove informed the Council he had appraised the property, Lot 17,
Block 122, Kendal Subdivision, 530 S. 1l.~th Street, that Sylvester Bush had
requested to purchase from the City for $500.00, and $500.00 would be a
reasonable figure for the lot. Thereupon, Alderman Cosgrove, seconded by
Alderman Morris moved that sell the property to Mr. Bush for $500.00 cash.
City Attorney Smith interjected an amendment to the motion. Alderman Cosgrove,
seconded by Alderman Morris, moved that sell the property to Mr. Bush for
$500.00 cash, and the purchaser take care of all expense for the transaction
as having deed drawn up, recorded, and other necessary expense. Vote on the.
motion as amended was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Rodgers, Bentley, Cosgrove, Dickerson, Harris, Hightower,
Horton, King, and Morris.
No: None.
A~;derman Bentley,- seconded by Alderman Dickerson, moved that amend the budget
to pay July salaries for the retired persons in amount of $6,031.18. Upon
vote, the vo~.ng was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Rodgers, Bentley, Cosgrove, Dickerson, Harris, Hightower,
Horton, King, and Morris.
No : None .
An ordinance entitled "Axe Ordinance To Rezone The East 190 Feet Of The
Northwest Quarter (N4~) Of Section 11, Township 6 North, Range 8 Easttt
was read the second time by City Attorney Smith. Alderman King, seconded
by Alderman Dickerson, moved that the second reading be approved. Upon roll
call vote, the voting was as follows;
dye: Aldermen: Rodgers, Bentley, Cosgrove, Dickerson, Harris, Hightower,
Horton, King, and Morris.
No: None.
An. ordinance entitled "Axi Ordinance To Amend That Certain Part Of Section Ten (10),
Ordinance No. ?8~., Of The City Of West Memphis, Arkansas, And To, More Specifically,
Raise The Cost Of Privilege License Fees For Carport, Yard, And Home Sales Of Used
Merchandise From Five Dollars ($5.00) Per Year To Den Dollars ($10.00) Per Year,
And Such Sales To Be Restricted To One (1) Sale Per Person Per Year~~ was considered.
Building Inspector Avery apprised the Council of reasons for the ordinance being
proposed. After discussion, Alderman Bentley, seconded by Alderman Harris, moved
to refer the ordinance to the Privilege License Committee. Upon roll call vote,
the voting was as follows;
dye; Aldermen: Rodgers, Bentley, Cosgrove, Dickerson, Harris, Hightower,
Horton, King, and Morris.
No : None .
Mayor rgason announced the City Beautiful Commission had recommended Mrs. Bob
(Betty) Harris, 1115 Cherry Lane, be appointed to the Commission. Vote on the
appointment of Mrs. Harris to the City Beautiful Commission was as follows;
Aye: A,1.dermen: Rodgers, Bentley, Cosgrove, Dickerson, Harris, Hightower,
Horton, King, and Morris.
No : None .
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Alderman Harris introduced Mrs. Loretta Williams, 530 S. 19th Street, who
requested permission to operate a beauty shop in her home. Mrs. Williams
informed the Council she has a 1l~. year old daughter, works part time, had
signatures of her neighbors that do not object, and has adequate parking.
Alderman Harris, seconded by Alderman Cosgrove, moved that grant permission
to Mrs. Loretta Williams to operate a beauty shop for twelve months, and
to come back to the Council when renews her privilege license. During
consideration of the motion, City Attorney Smith advised there was no
legality for waiving the law for twelve months, and regulations as to
zoning where discussed. Roll call vote, was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Bentley, Cosgrove,
King, and Morris.
No: Alderman: Rodgers.
The motion carried.
Dickerson, Harris, Hightower, Horton,
Mr. Robert Starford of Florida requested what action the Fire Fighters Union
needs to get a permit for a circus. Due to the Fire Commission and Chief of
Fire Department knowing nothing about the matter, comments from the Memphis
Better Business Bureau, and other matters discussed, Alderman Horton, seconded
by Alderman Bentley moved to deny permit for circus in West Memphis. Roll
call vote on the motion was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Rodgers, Bentley, Cosgrove, Dickerson, Harris, Hightower,
Horton, King, and Morris.
No : None .
Mr. John D. Smith, 818 S. 8th Street, requested an extension for his mobile
home for 90 days. Mr. Smith commented that he had received an extension from
the Board, but due to circumstances had not been able to complete his commitment.
During discussion of plans to construct an apartment building, zoning of the area,
and having located the mobile home at 818 S. 8th Street in 1973, Alderman Bentley,
seconded by Alderman Dickerson, moved to deny the request for 90 days extension.
Roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Rodgers, Bentley, Cosgrove, Dickerson, Harris, Horton, and Morris.
No: Aldermen: Hightower and King.
Motion passed.
Alderman Bentley announced information had been received from P. G. Para, Manager
of the Utility Department, that indicates Arkansas Power & Light Company is willing
to make an offer,to the Group on, relative position of 65~ to the retail rate, and
when receive additional information as to progress in the matter the Council will be
informed.
Alderman Rodgers inquired as to the significance of the Texas Ranger Badges in the
packet. Mayor Ferguson responded that she had welcomed an antique car club from
the City of Fort Worth, Texas, and they presented her with a Honorary Citizen
Certificate from City of Fort Worth and a Texas Ranger Badge and had sent best wishes
and badges to the Council.
Alderman Dickerson, seconded by Alderman King, moved to adjourn. Upon roll call
vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Rodgers, Bentley, Cosgrove, Dickerson, Harris, Hightower, Horton,
King, and Morris.
No : None .
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MAYOR
APPROVED: SEPTEMBER 2, 1976