December 21, 1978P~IIiIUTES
WEST MEh1PHIS CITY COUNCIL
December 21, 1978
A regular meeting of the 4Jest Memphis City Council was held
on December 21, 1978, at 1:30 P. M. in the Council Chambers of
City Flall. Mayor Joyce T. Ferguson called the meeting to order,
and asked the Clerk to call the roll. Those present were:
P~ayor Joyce T. Ferguson
City Attorney Robert Smith
Aldermen:
Doug f,1orri s
R. H. Ray
W. R. Spencer
Lloyd Woodell
Charles Hampton
James Hightower
Don Grimsley
Doug Shelton
Pritchard Horton
Roberta Jackson
Alderman Spencer offered prayer.
~~r. Calvin Avery then presented Aldermen Shelton, Hampton,
Spencer, and Grimsley with their name plates, as a momento to them
of their past service on the West Memphis City Council. ~~layor
Ferguson then presented these four aldermen with Distinguished Slervice
Awards. She also presented Alderman Florton with a plaque for his
service as Vice Mayor of the City during the year of 1978.
Next, the Mayor presented a letter of commendation to the
Crittenden County Emergency Medical Service for their efforts in
saving the lives of several men in a recent fire at Ginners Oil
Mill. She then presented the following firemen with resolutions
commending them for their efforts in the rescue of these men in
the same fire at Ginners Oil f-1i11. The firemen presented the reso-
lutions were: Vernie Reed, Joe Todd, Troy Ross, Teddy McKay, Joe
Harris, Wayne Hall, and Bill Willis.
The next order of business was the approval of the minutes of
the City Council meeting held December 7, 1978. Alderman Grimsley
made a motion, seconded by Alderman Hampton, that the minu~~s as
sent in the packets, be approved as written. Upon voice vote of
the Council, the minutes were unanimously approved.
Attorney Smith then read, for the second time, the Ordinance
to repeal Ordinance fJo. 802 to regulate fees charged for building
permits and inspections. Alderman Jackson made a motion, seconded
by Alderman Horton, that this second reading be approved. Upon
roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
AYE: Aldermen: Morris, Ray, Spencer, Woodell, Hampton, High-
tower, Grimsley, Shelton, Horton, and Jackson
P~JO: NONE
The ordinance was passed on the second reading.
Attorney Smith then read the resolution authorizing filing
of the Community Development Program application. Alderman t~t~orris
made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Alderman Grimsley.
Upon roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
AYE: Aldermen: Morris, Ray, Hampton, Grimsley, and Horton
N0: Aldermen: Spencer, Woodell, Hightower, and Jackson
ABSTAINING: Alderman Shelton
After some discussion, Alderman Shelton changed his vote to "N0."
This created a tie; therefore, the Mayor had to vote. She voted
"NO"; thus, the resolution was defeated. Alderman Hampton asked
that the records indicate that he was not voting for color, but
was voting for the people who had elected him to office. The
Mayor agreed that the same was true of her, and wanted the records
to also show this. f~1r. Richard Massey, Planning Consultant for
the City, then asked the P~ayor and Council to submit their recom-
mendation for a project to submit to HUD. Alderman Woodell then
made a motion, seconded by Alderman Jackson, that the Council not
adjourn this meeting until the Council could come up with a project
to submit to HUD. After some discussion, Alderman Woodell withdrew
his .motion, and Alderman Jackson withdrew her second. Mayor Fer-
guson then asked Mr. Massey to meet with the Council after the meeting
to decide what action should be taken.
The next item on the agenda was a resolution authorizing
the f~ayor to negotiate with bond attorneys concerning revenue
bonds for the construction of a port. Attorney Smith read the reso-
lution. Alderman Hampton made a motion, seconded by Alderman Morris,
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to adopt the resolution. Upon roil call vote, the vote was
as follows:
AYE: Aldermen: P~orris, Ray, Spencer, Woodell, Hampton, High-
tower, Horton, Jackson
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N0: NONE
Alderman Grimsley and Alderman Shelton were out of the room when
this vote was taken. This resolution passed, and was assigned
as Resolution No. 656.
Attorney Smith then read resolutions commending Aldermen
Spencer, Alderman Shelton, Alderman Hampton, and Alderman Grimsley.
Alderman Ray made a motion, seconded by Alderman Jackson, that
these four resolutions be approved by the Council. Upon roll call
vote, the voting was as follows:
AYE: Aldermen: Morris, Ray, Spencer, Woodell, Hightower, Horton,
and Jackson, Grimsley, and Shelton
N0: None
ABSTAINING: ALDERMAN HAf~1PTON
The resolutions were. assigned the following numbers:
Alderman Spencer---No. 657
Alderman Shelton---tJo. 658
Alderman Hampton---fVo. 659
Alderman Grimsley--fVo. 660
The Mayor then presented these fourdldermen with keys to the City.
Attorney Smith then read the resolution commending the fire-
men, who had been recognized earlier in the meeting. Alderman
Hampton made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Alder-
man Ray, and upon roll call vote,the vote was as follows:
AYE: Aldermen: Morris, Ray, Spencer, Woodell, Hightower,
Horton, Jackson, and Hampton, Grimsley, Shelton
N0: fVone
This is Resolution No. 661.
Attorney Smith then read the resolution from the Planning
Commission to change the comprehensive plan of Lot 7, Block 1, of
Compress Subdivision. Alderman Horton made a motion, seconded by
Alderman Grimsley, that this resolution be adopted. Upon roll call
vote the vote was as follows:
AYE: Aldermen: h1orris, Ray, Spencer, Woodell, Hightower,Shelton,
Horton, Jackson, Hampton, and Grimsley
N0: None
This is Resolution No. 662.
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Attorney Smith then read, for the first time, the ordinance
to rezone Lot 7, Block 1, Compress Subdivision. Alderman Morris
made a motion, seconded by Alderman H®~^t~n. that this ordinance
be adopted on the first reading. Upon roll call vote, the vote
was as follows:
AYE: Aldermen: Morris, Ray, Hampton, Grimsley, Horton
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Spencer, Woodell, Hightower, Jackson, and Shelton
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fJO: None
The first reading of the ordinance passed unanimously.
f~layor Ferguson then presented an ordinance to the Council
which was not on the agenda. This ordinance was to waive bids
on the purchase of a heater for the Civic Center, with an emergency
clause. Attorney Smith then read this ordinance for the first
time. Alderman Grimsley made a motion, seconded by Alderman Horton,
to suspend the rules regarding the reading of the ordinance on three
different dates. Upon roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
AYE: Aldermen: Morris, Ray, Spencer, Woodell, Hampton, High--
tower, Grimsley, Shelton, Norton, and Jackson
N0: None
This motion passed unanimously.
Attorney Smith then read the ordinance for the sec~nd~time.
Alderman Horton made a motion, seconded by Alderman Grimsley, to
further suspend the rules. Upon roll call vote, the vote was as
follows:
AYE: Aldermen: P~orris, Ray, Spencer, Woodell, Hampton, High-
tower, Grimsley, Shelton, Horton, and Jackson
fJO: None
This motion was passed unanimously.
Attorney Smith then read the ordinance for the third time.
Alderman Morris made a motion, seconded by Alderman Grimsley, to
adopt the ordinance. Upon roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
AYE: Aldermen: Morris, Ray, Spencer, Woodell, Hampton, High-
tower, Grimsley, Shelton, Horton, and Jackson
N0: None
This motion was passed unanimously.
Alderman Grimsley then made a motion, seconded by Alderman
Jackson, to adopt the Emergency Clause, Section Two. Upon roll
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RESOLUTION C~ J
WHEREAS, the EDA and several other governmental agencies
nave expressed a desire to help finance a Port for the City of
West j~lemphi s; and,
WHEREAS, it will be necessary for the City to finance a
portion of the amount necessary to build the Port; and,
WHEREAS, the State Statute authorizes the City of West
Memphis to issue revenue bonds, which will have no obligation
for the City, to finance this Port; and,
WHEREAS, it is necessary to give the Mayor the authority to
negotiate with bond attorneys in this project,
TFIEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST MEMPHIS:
That the City Council of West Memphis authorize the Mayor
to negotiate with bond attorneys in an endeavor to float revenue
bonds for the construction of a Port i n the Ci t~y of blest ~iemphi s .
~I PASSED AND APPROVED thi s -~ _-- ~ day of .,~~ - ;' ,-~~,~~ ] 978..
oyce T. Ferguso
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RESOLUTION NO.
WHEREAS, W. R. "BILL" SPENCER, has served the City of
West Memphis as Alderman from Ward Two (2) for two (2} years;
and, .
WHEREAS, during his tenure of office W. R. "BILL" SPENCER
has served faithfully and has been attentive to his duties; and,
WHEREAS, W. R. "BILL" SPENCER has discharged these duties
during his tenure of office with diligence and has performed
many services and duties as Alderman beyond the prescribed
statutory requirements; and,
WHEREAS, the City of West Memphis and its citizens have
been greatly benefited by the services of W. R. "BILL" SPENCER;
THEREFORE, WE, the Mayor and members of the City Council
of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, pass this Resolution and
extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to W. R. "BILL" SPENCER
for services rendered as Alderman, Ward Two (2), City of West
Memphis, Arkansas, and order that a copy of this Resolution be
made a part of the official minutes of this meeting and. that a
certified copy thereof be delivered to W. R. "BILL" SPENCER.
ADOPTED this
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RESOLUTIOP3 N0.
WHEREAS, C. D. "DOUG" SHELTON, has served the City of
West Memphis as Alderman from Ward Two (2) for two (2) years;
and,
WHEREAS, during his tenure of office, C. D. "DOUG" SHELTON
has served faithfully and has been attentive to his duties; and
WHEREAS, C. D. "DOUG" SHELTON has discharged these duties
during his tenure of office with diligence and has performed
many services and duties as Alderman beyond the prescribed
statutory requirements; and
WHEREAS, the City of West Memphis and its citizens have
been greatly benefited by the services of C. D. "DOUG" SHELTON;
THEREFORE, WE, the Mayor and Members of the City Council
of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, pass this Resolution and
extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to C. D. "DOUG" SHELTON
for services rendered as Alderman, Ward Two (2), City of West
Memphis, Arkansas, and order that this Resolution be made a part
of the official minutes of this meeting and that a certified
copy thereof be delivered to C. D. "DOUG" SHELTON.
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ADOPTED this ~'- j day of ,F~~=-~~-----~..~~
1978.
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RESOLUTION N0. ~
WHEREAS, CHARLES H. HAMPTON, has served the City of
4~~~est Memphis its Alderman from Ward One (1) for. two ( 2 } years;
and,
WHEREAS, during his tenure of office CHARLES H. HAMPTON
has served faithfully and has been attentive to his duties; and,
WHEREAS, CHARLES H. HAMPTON has discharged these duties
during his tenure of office with diligence and has performed
many services and duties~as Alderman beyond the prescribed
statutory requirements; and,
WHEREAS, the City of West Memphis and its citizens have been
greatly benefited by the services of CHARLES H. HAMPTON:
THEREFORE, WE, the Mayor and members of the City Council of
the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, pass this Resolution and
extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to CHARLES H. HAMPTON
for services rendered as Alderman, Ward One (1), City of
West Memphis, Arkansas, and order that this Resolution be made
a part of the official minutes of this meeting and that a
certified copy thereof be delivered to CHARLES H. HA?`~IPTON.
ADOPTED this L~' r day Of fj...-- , 1978 •
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RESOLUTION N0.
WHEREAS, D. M. "DON" GRIMSLEY has served the City of
', West Memphis as Alderman from Ward Three (3~) for eight (S)
years; and,
WHEREAS, during his tenure of office D. M. "DON" GRIMSLEY
has served faithfully and has been attentive to his duties; and,
WHEREAS, D. M. "DON" GRIMSLEY has discharged these duties
during his tenure of office with diligence and has performed many
services and duties as Alderman beyond the prescribed statutory
requirements; and,
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WHEREAS, the City of West Memphis and its citizens have
been greatly benefited by the services of D. M. "DON" GRIMSLEY;
THEREFORE, WE, the Mayor and members of the City Council
of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, pass this Resolution and
extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to D. M. "DON" GRIMSLEY
'~ for services rendered as Alderman, Ward Three C3), City of West
Memphis, Arkansas, and order that this Resolution be made a part
of the official minutes of this meeting and that a certified copy
thereof be delivered to D. M. "DON" GRIMSLEY.
ADOPTED t h i s ~~_ day o f ~.~ ~-=t--~.---Y
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RESOLUTION N0. 1! '
COMMENDATION OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS, FIRE DEPARTMENT
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WHEREAS, recently there was an emergency at Ginners Oil
Mill, 901 N. Missouri, West Memphis, Arkansas, whereby five (5)
persons were overcome by poisonous carbon tetrachloride spray; .
and,
WHEREAS, the five C5) persons involved became unconscious
and it was necessary that first aid be administered immediately;
and ,
WHEREAS, the seven (7) members of the West Memphis Fire
Department, namely:
Assistant Chief Bill Willis,
Lieutenant Vernie Reed,
Driver Troy Ross,
Driver Teddy McKay,
Driver Joe Harris,
Driver Wayne Hall, and
Roseman Joe Todd
were able to rescue the five (5) men who had been trapped in the
Ginners Oil Mill and assisted in giving them immediate medical
treatment; and,
WHEREAS, the Firemen named above did risk their lives,
nearly causing themselves to be trapped by the deadly, toxic fumes;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council, of the
City of West Memphis, Arkansas, that the City Council does:
1. Commend most highly the heroic efforts of our Fire
Department, especially the following named persons:
Assistant Chief Bill Willis,
Lieutenant Vernie Reed,
Driver Troy Ross,
Driver Teddy McKay,
Driver Joe Harris,
Driver Wayne Hall, and
Roseman Joe .Todd . ~ .. . .
2. That the ee s acc p .
named Firemen are representative of the finest traditions of the
West Memphis Fire Department and their dedication to our safety
and protection of our homes.
~.~ -That ~, ropy of this Res~olut~ion be sent to the following: .
Assistant Chief Bill Willis,
Lieutenant Vernie Reed,
Driver Troy. Ross,
Driver Teddy McKay
Driver Joe Harris,
. Driver Wayne Hall, and
Roseman Joe Todd. .
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PASSED AND APPROVED this ~-~-~ day of December, 1978.
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RESOLUTION NO.
WHEREAS, at the meeting of the West Memphis Planning
Commission on November 29, 1978, the Planning Commission con-
sidered and recommended a change in the West I~.emphis Comprehensive
~~ Plan from RS-7.5 to RD-4 of the following described land; NOW
THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS:
That the West Memphis Comprehensive P?an be amended to RD-4
with respect to Lot 7, Block 1, Compress S/D to the City of
~dest Memphis, Arkansas.
PASSED AND APPROVED thi s ~ fday of ,~~ ^.? . C _ t - 19 7 8 •
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call vote, the vote was as follows:
AYE: Aldermen: Morris, Ray, Spencer, Woodell, Hampton, High-
tower, Grimsley, Shelton, Horton, and Jackson
N0: None
This Ordinance and Emergency Clause were adopted. This is Ordinance
No. 955.
f~layor Ferguson then presented a resolution, which was not on
', the agenda, commending Mr. Dale McCrosky for the holiday theatre
showing. Alderman Grimsley made a motion, seconded by Alderman
Horton, to waive the rules and put this item on the agenda. Upon
voice vote, the motion was unanimously passed by the Council.
Attorney Smith then read the resolution. Alderman Spencer made
a motion to adopt the resolution, which was seconded by Alderman
Hampton. Upon roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
AYE: Aldermen: ~1orris, Ray, Spencer, Woodell, Hampton, High-
tower, Grimsley, Shelton, Horton, and Jackson
N0: None
This is Resolution No. 663.
The next item of business was the approval of the Preliminary
Plat of McCain Subdivision, as sent in the packets of December 5,
1978. Alderman Grimsley made a motion to accept the preliminary
plat, seconded by Alderman Horton. Upon roll call vote, the vote
was as follows:
AYE: Aldermen: Morris, Ray, Spencer, Woodell, Hampton, High-
tower, Grimsley, Shelton, Horton, and Jackson
N0: None
This motion was passed unanimously.
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Alderman Jackson then made a motion, seconded by Alderman
Grimsley, that the Final Plat of ti1cCain Subdivision be approved.
Upon roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
AYE: Aldermen: P~lorris, Ray, Spencer, Woodell, Hampton, High-
tower, Grimsley, Shelton, Horton, and Jackson
N0: None
This motion was passed unanir~ously.
The Mayor then called for committee reports. Alderman ~iorris
informed the Council that Police Unit No. 11 had been wrecked. He
then made a motion that this vehicle be repaired for the amount of
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$1563.00. Alderman Grimsley seconded this motion. Alderman
Shelton then stated that he wanted this to be published in the
newspaper before any action was taken. Alderman Shelton then moved
that the motion be amended to read that no more than $1563.00 be
spent oui+ of the 1978 budget, and that it be advertised in the
paper. Alderman Jackson seconded this motion.:.. Alderman Morris
then withdrew his motion, and Alderman Grimsley withdretiv his second.
Then, Alderman Shelton withdrew his motion, and Alderman Jackson
withdrew her second. Alderman Morris then made a motion, seconded
by Alderman Jackson, that the Council request the Chief of Police
or City Shop Foreman to put this repair up for bids, and that this
amount, up to $1563.00, be taken out of the 1978 Police budget,
and permission to take the low bid ~e given to Chief Keen without
coming back to the Council. Upon voice vote, this motion was passed
unanimously by the Council.
Alderman Jackson then requested that on January 2, 1979, the
Council have a budget session. Also, if needed, a meeting would
be held January Ord and January 4th, a1~ at 5:00, to approve
1/12th of the budget for ]979.
Mayor Ferguson then asked the Council to approve her appoint-
ment of Dick Tidwell, Gary Walker, and Vince Angeletti to the Ad-
hod Committee, wt~i:ch would be working with the County on joint pro-
jects. Upon voice vote of the Council, the vote was unanimous.
The ne~ct item on the agenda were citizens requests. The first
request was from Mr. John Peacock, owner of Peacock Radio Service,
who stated that he had been before the Council on several occasions,
and wanted to know ~uhat the Council was going to do concerning his
request for competitive bidding on the city's radio contracts, which
is present]y held by Logan Lesh. He asked that the present contract-
be voided, and be put up for competitive bidding. Alderman Horton
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made a motion, seconded by Alderman Jackson, that Mr. Peacock's ,,
request be denied. After some discussion, Alderman Horton with-
drew his motion, and Alderman Jackson withdrew her second. Alderman
Ray then made a motion, seconded by Alderman Horton, that this matter
be continued until the new Council takes office after January 1, at
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ORDINANCE N0.
AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING,
ESTABLISHING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, Arkansas Statute 19-~+~+25 allows waiving of
competitive bidding in exceptional situations where such
procedure is deemed not feasible or practical, and
WHEREAS, there are many items necessary for the City's use
where competitive bidding is deemed not feasible or practical;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST MEFIPHIS, ARKANSAS:
1. That competitive bidding be waived for the following
iterrl to be used by the City, which is described as follows:
125,000 BTU Bryant Heater
MODEL # 39~AC0~.8125
NATURAL GAS
2. Emer ency Clause. - It having been found and determined
by the City Council of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas that
there is an urgent need by the City of West Memphis for the item
described above, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, and
this Ordinance being necessary for the preservation of the public
peace, health, safety and welfare of the citizens of West Memphis,
Arkansas, shall be in full force and effect from and after the
date of its passage and approval,
PASSED AND APPROVED this
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RESOLUTION N0.
WHEREAS, the elected officials. of the City of
West Memphis, Arkansas, and its employees were privileged
to view a movie on the 7th day of December, 1978, as the
guests of MR. DALE F. McCROSKY, JR., Manager of the
Holiday Twin Theatres; and, .
WHEREAS, the relationship between the movie industry
of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, and its citizens
is such that we f eel that the movie industry is operated
in the best interest of all concerned; and,
WHEREAS, we know that during the year, 1979, and
the years to come that the amicable relationship will
continue to exist between all parties;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS, that:
1. The City of West Memphis, Arkansas, is, indeed,
grateful to MR. DALE F. McCROSKY, JR., and the Holiday Twin
Theatres management for allowing us to be their guests on
December 7, 1978; and, we trust that our good relationship
will continue in the future.
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PASSED AND APPROVED this '~ ` ~ day of j>>'-" 4 -- ,
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which time this could be discussed further. Upon roll call vote,
the vote was as follows:
AYE: Aldermen: Morris, Ray, Woodell, Grimsley, and Horton
N0: Aldermen: Spencer, Hightower, Shelton, and Jackson
ABSTAINING: Alderman Hampton
~ Alderman Hampton then changed his vote to "N0," creating a tie
vote. ~1ayor Ferguson then cast her vote of "YES." Thus, the
motion passed. Mayor Ferguson then told Mr. Peacock that hopefully
she could let him know som~thTng more definite by the next Council
meeting.
The next request was heard from ~~1r. Mike Cassin, owner of
Crittenden County Emergency Reseue Service, who stated he had
not received any figures at this time concerning his request for
funding for 1979. h1ayor Ferguson told Mr. Cassin that there was
a tentative figure of $25,000.00, to which Mr. Cassin replied
that this was not "adequate funding." He asked for a chance to
work with the Council and meet with the Budget_Committee before
January 1, 1979. Alderman Ray made a motion, seconded by Alderman
"` Grimsle that the Ad-hoc Committee take care of this matter by
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checking into the matter further. This motion was seconded by
Alderman Grimsley. Upon voice vote of the Council, this motion
was passed unanimously.
Alderman Grimsley then made a motion, seconded by Alderman
Ray, that the Council meeting be recessed until Wednesday, December
27, 1978, at 6:00. Upon voice vote of the Council, the meeting
was recessed.
Shortly after recessing the regular Council meeting, however,
the meeting reconvened. Mayor Ferguson called the meeting back to
order, and asked the Clerk to call the roll. Those present were:
Mayor Ferguson, A~derr~en: Morris, Ray, Spencer, Woodell, Hampton,
Hightower, Grimsley, Horton, and Jackson. Attorney Smith and Alder-
man Shelton were absent from this meeting.
Mr. Jay Woods, Community Development, addressed the Council
and told of the necessity of making a decision immediately concerning
submitting of an application for funding of a project to HUD.
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Alderman Jackson made a motio-a, seconded by Alderman
Hightower, that the Council accept the resolution of Community
Development for completion of South 15th Street. Upon roll call
vote, the vote was as follows:
AYE: Aldermen: Jackson, Spencer, Woodell, Hightower, Grimsley
and Horton
N0: Aldermen: Morris, Ray, and Hampton
This Resolution passed, aad was assigned as Resolution No. 664.
Alderman Grimsley then made a motion, seconded by Alderman
Ray, that the Council meeting be recessed until Wednesday,
December 27, 1978, at 6:00 P. M. Upon voice vote of the Council,
the voting was unanimous, and the meeting was recessed.
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RESOLUTION N0. ~~_
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF GHFILING OF
WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSASPROGRAMRAPPLICATION,
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
APPROVING PLANS, MAKING CERTAINDAURBANNCES
TO THE DEPARTMENTAUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
DEVELOPMENT, AND
CERTIFY CONTENTS OF THIS RESOLUTION.
WHEREAS, the City of West Memphis, Arkansas is desirous of con-
tinuing in the undertaking of community improvement activities with
funds available under the provisions of Title I of the Housing and
Community Development Act of 1974, as amended; and has prepared for
this purpose a Community Development Program Application containing
an Annual Community Development Program, an Annual Housing Action
Program, a Community Development and Housing Plan Summary, and a
Housing Assistance Plan pertaining to the requested project and
activities; and
WHEREAS on the basis of the City Council's review of the
materials related to the Fifth Year Community Development Program
Application, and in light of its desire to undertake Community
Development Program activities and projects, the City Council hereby
determines that the public interest will be served by making the
findings, determinations, approvals, and authorization contained
herein .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS:
1. That the Application for Federal assistance on Standard
Form 424, dated December 21, 1978; the Annual Community Development
.Program, consisting of three parts including the Project Summary on
Form HUD-7066, the Cost Summary on Form HUD-7067, and the accompany-
ing maps; the Annual Housing Action Program on Form HUD-7095; the
Community Development and Housing Plan Summary consisting of the
Community Profile on Form HUD-7062, Summary of Community Development
and Housing Needs on Form HUD-7063, the Comprehensive Strategy on
Form HUD-7064; and the Housing Assistance Plan consisting of the
Survey of Housing Conditions on Form HUD-7091, Housing Assistance
Needs of Lcwer-Income Households on Form HUD-7092, the Three-Year
Housing Program on Form HUD-7093, and the General Locations for
Proposed Housing on Form HUD-7094, accompanying said Application,
and hereby approved and the Mayor is authorized to file said forms
and related papers, maps, and assurances with the Department of
Housing and Urban Development.
2. That the Community Development and Housing Plan is hereby
in all respects approved as the planning document to guide the
City's activities during the Fifth Year of the Community Development
Program.
3. That the Department of Housing and Urban Development is
hereby assured that the City will comply with the requirements of
Section 570.303 of notifying the general public that the Application
has been f fled with the Department of Housing and Urban Development,
that the Application is available for review by interested parties
upon request, and describing the requirements relative to citizen
objections to the Application.
4. That the City herein makes the assurances and certifica-
tion required by the Department of Housing and Urban Development as
included on Exhibit I, Assurances, which is attached hereto and
incorporated herein as part of this resolution.
5. That this resolution shall take effect immediately.
AND APPROVED this day of ~,o ~on.1
rASSEI
1978.
Mayor
.ATTEST:
City Clerk
Exhibit I, Assurances