08-31-423
Council Chamber,
Little Rock, Arkansas,
August 31, 1942 - 8:00 P.M.
Council convened in regular session with Mayor Chas. E. Moyer presiding and
City Clerk H. C. Graham and the following Aldermen present: Dent, Wilson, J. Bemberg,
Harington, Wassell, Horner, Davis, Emerson, Kirten, Gibb, Evans, Dougan, Jordan and
Stewart - total 14; Absent - Mrs. Craig, Gentry, Loy and K. Bemberg - total 4.
There being a quorum present the following proceedings were had
The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting was dispensed with upon
motion of Alderman J. Bemberg, seconded by Alderman Horner.
® There was then presented Ordinance No. 6475, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE HOURS FOR THE SALE AT RETAIL OF WINE AS DEFINED BY
• ACT 69 OF 1935 IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION
ANb FOR'OTHER PURPOSES;
which ordinance was read the first time, and, by unanimous vote of the members of the
Council present, being fourteen in number and more than two - thirds of the members of the
Council - elect, upon motion of Alderman Dougan, seconded by Alderman Davis, the rules
were suspended and the ordinance read the second time, and, by unanimous vote of the
members of the Council present, being fourteen in number and more than two- thirds of the
members of the Council - elect, upon motion of Alderman Dougan, seconded by Alderman
Jordan, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance read the third and last time,
and the Aye and No vote taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result
being as follows: Ayes - Dent, Wilson, J. Bemberg, Harington, Wassell, Horner, Davis,
Emerson, Kirten, Gibb, Evans, Dougan, Jordan and Stewart - total 14; Noes - none;
Absent - Mrs. Craig, Gentry, Loy and K. Bemberg - total 4. Whereupon, said ordinance
was declared passed.
The emergency section, being Section 3, of Ordinance No. 6475, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE HOURS FOR THE SALE AT RETAIL OF WINE AS DEFINED BY ACT 69
OF 1935 IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES; was read, and, a roll call being had, same was adopted by the following
vote: Ayes - Dent, Wilson, J. Bemberg, Harington, Wassell, Horner, Davis, Emerson,
Kirten, Gibb, Evans, Dougan, Jordan and Stewart - total 14; Noes - none; Absent -
Mrs. Craig, Gentry, Loy and K. Bemberg - total 4. Whereupon, the emergency section of
® said ordinance was declared adopted.
Alderman Loy was enrolled.
There was then presented Ordinance No. 6476, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE HOURS FOR THE RETAIL SALE OF BEER AND WINE IN THE CI
111OF LITTLE ROCK, PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR 0TH
PURPOSES;
which ordinance was read the first time, and, by unanimous vote of the members of the
Council present, being fifteen in number and more than two - thirds of the members of the
Council - elect, upon motion of Alderman Dougan, seconded by Alderman Evans, the rules
were suspended and the ordinance read the second time, and, by unanimous vote of the
members of the Council present, being fifteen in number and more than two- thirds of the
members of the Council - elect, upon motion of Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Dougan,
the rules were again suspended and the ordinance read the third and last time, and the
Aye and No vote taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as
follows: Ayes - Dent, Wilson, J. Bemberg, Harington, Wassell, Horner, Davis, Emerson,
August 31, 1942 - Cont'd.
Kirten, Gibb, Loy, Evans, Dougan, Jordan and Stewart - total 15; Noes - none; Absent -
Mrs. Craig, Gentry and K. Bemberg - total 3. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared
passed.
The emergency section, being Section 6, of Ordinance No. 6476, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE HOURS FOR THE RETAIL SALE OF BEER AND WINE IN THE CITY OF LITTLE
ROCK, PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS, DECLARING AN Et:iERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURP6$t�;
was read, and, a roll call being had, same was adopted by the following vote: Ayes -
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Dent, Wilson, J. Bemberg, Harington, Wassell, Horner, Davis, Emerson,'Kirten, Gibb, Loy,,
Evans, Dougan, Jordan and Stewart - total 15; Noes - none; Absent - Mrs. Craig, Gentry'
and K. Bemberg - total 3. Whereupon, the emergency section of said ordinance was de- •
clared adopted.
1n connection with the passage of Ordinance No. 6476, there were then.presente
communications from the Greater Little Rock Ministerial Alliance, the Greater Little •.
Rock Mission Board of the Diciples of Christ, and the Mae Jenkins Bible Class of Winfiel
Methodist Church, asking the passage of regulations contained in said ordinance, which
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communications were automatically received and filed.
There was then presented a communication from the Commissioners of Street t
Improvement District No. 553 expressing appreciation to the City Engineer for his assist-
ance in the completion of improvements in said district, which communication, upon motio
of Alderman J. Bemberg, seconded by Alderman Loy, was received and filed.
There was then presented a communication from the Attorney for Street Improve-
ment District No. 563 stating that the two remaining commissioners of said district had
recommended the election as commissioner of John H. Knott to succeed J. L. Tipton, re-
signed. Upon motion of Alderman Stewart, seconded by Alderman Loy, John H. Knott was
elected as commissioner of Street Improvement District No. 563 by the following roll
call: Ayes - Dent, Wilson, J. Bemberg, Harington, Wassell, Horner, Davis, Emerson,
Kirten, Gibb, Loy, Evans, Dougan, Jordan and Stewart - total 15; Noes - none; Absent -
Mrs. Craig, Gentry and K. Bemberg - total 3.
There was then presented a petition from a number of property owners in Street)
Improvement Districts Nos. 411 and 449, embracing Pulaski Street from West Ninth Street
to West Sixteenth Street, asking that the Council either change the City Truck Route, '
recently established over this street, back to the State Highway system to relieve said
street of the unusual traffic, or, that the City assume a proportionate part of each
district's bonded indebtedness because of the routing of trucks over said street. Upon 11 •
motion of Alderman Dent, seconded by Alderman Loy, said petition was referred to the
Street Committee.
There was then presented a petition from W. C. Guy, President, on behalf of 1'I •
the Community Chest of Greater Little Rock, asking that the City furnish space on the
third floor of the City Hall Building for the offices of said agency, which petition,
upon motion of Alderman Wassell, seconded by Alderman Loy, the matter was referred to
the Mayor with power to act.
With further reference to the fidelity bond of Fred A. Garrett, employed in
the Health and Sanitation Department, in the amount of $1,000.00, previously referred to
the City Attorney on June 22, 1942, there was then presented a communication from the '
City Attorney stating that said original bond could not be approved by him and submit-
ting a bond in substitution therefor with his approval. Upon motion of Alderman Davis,
seconded by Alderman J. Bemberg; said substituted bond was received and filed. (Originjill
bond referred to City Attorney on June 22, 1942 not returned herewith).
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There was then presented the Sixth Annual Report of the Little Rock Municipal
Waterworks, in pamphlet form, for the year ending.December 31, 1942, which report, upon
motion of Alderman Loy, seconded by Alderman Horner, was-received and filed.
There was then presented the comparative statement,of income account of the
Little Rock Municipal Waterworks for the Month of July, 1942, which report, upon motion
of Alderman Loy, seconded by Alderman Horner, was - received and filed.
There was.then presented the Monthly Financial Report of the City Clerk for t
Month of July, 1942, which report, upon motion of Alderman Loy, seconded by Alderman
1111Horner, was received and filed.
With further reference to the communication from Mr. J. N. Heiskell, Chairman
of the.City Planning Commission, urging the City to provide a City Planning Secretary
for the City Planning Commission, previously referred to the Finance Committee on March
• 30, 1942, same was returned with the following recommendation: "Recommend this matter
be deferred until first of year due to rationed building materials which will decrease
zoning requests," signed by Alderman Gibb. Upon motion of Alderman Loy, seconded by
Alderman Gibb, the committee recommendation was adopted and said communication was re-
ferred to the Housing Committee.
With further reference to the offer of Minnie C. Snipes to purchase from the
City a twenty -five foot strip of land adjoining her property at 2468 Howard Street,
described as Lot 13, Block 31, Adams,Addition, for a consideration of x;200.00 on terms
of 450.00 cash and the balance at 67.UO per month, which said offer was returned to pe-
titioner with a request that a_cash, offer be made on August 3, 1942, there was then
presented a cash offer from said petitioner of $175.00 for said lot. Upon motion of
Alderman J. Bemberg, seconded by Alderman Wilson, the matter was referred to the Real
Property Committee.
With further reference to petitions from the truck drivers and the truck
helpers in the Sanitation Department, each asking an increase in salary of $15.00 per
month, previously referred to the Finance Committee and Budget Committee on August 3,
1942, same were returned with the following recommendation: "Recommend action be de-
ferred until first of year in accordance with letter from Mayor," signed by Aldermen
Gibb, Emerson and Dent. Upon motion of Alderman Wassell, seconded by Alderman Kirten,
said petitions were re- referred to the Finance Committee.
There was then presented a. petition from a number of residents of the vicinity
® of 8th and Abigail Streets asking that a street light be installed at that intersection,
which petition, upon motion of Alderman Loy, seconded by Alderman Horner, was referred
to the Lighting Committee.
® There was then presented a petition from a number of residents of the vicinity
of 12th and Abigail Streets, asking that a street light be installed at that intersec-
tion, which petition, upon motion of Alderman Loy, seconded by Alderman Horner, was
referred to the Lighting Committee.
There was then presented a file of communications from the Mayor's Office rel-
ative to requests from various authorities representing the War Department for the City
to donate all cannon, guns, tanks, etc., previously distributed to the City,.to the
United States Army for production of munitions to be used in the present war. Upon
motion of Alderman Loy, seconded by Alderman Davis, the Council unanimously voted to
donate all cannon, guns, tanks, etc., previously given the City by the Government, be
returned to the United States Army for said purposes. (File of papers submitted here -
with returned to the Mayor).
August 31, 1942 - Cont'd.
Alderman Stewart then-announced that a City -wide drive for collection of all
scrap materials for-use in the war effort would be conducted September 7th to 9th, in-
clusive, proceeds from the sale of same to be used for the purchase of additional air '
raid equipment. Upon motion of Alderman Davis, seconded by Alderman Loy, the Mayor was
requested to designate the week of September 7, 1942 as "Scrap Material Collection Week "'
In connection therewith.
Attention was again called by Alderman Dougan to the condition of the boilers
belonging to the City at the City Electric Station, stating that the same were beyond
repair and that they should be sold inasmuch as scrap metals are so.badly needed in the
war effort. Upon motion of Alderman Dougan, seconded by Alderman J. Bemberg, the City •
Attorney was directed to draft a proposed ordinance for the taking of bids by the Board
of Public Affairs for the sale of said boilers.
With further reference to the lease previously executed giving permission to •
T. A. Fuzzell to operate certain concessions in Fair Park, Alderman Dent stated that the
present location of said concessions was not satisfacory to said lessee and that, in his
opinion,a more desirable location for same would be of financial benefit to the City.
After some discussion, upon motion of Alderman Davis, seconded by Alderman Wassell, the '
matter was referred to the Parks Committee with power to act on the site for relocation
of said concessions, the amending lease to be ratified later by the Council.
There was then presented the following communication from the State of Arkansa
Adjutant General's Department, addressed to the Mayor:
"August 26, 1942
"This is to acknowledge receipt of your letter of August 25th, with
reference to the organization of a unit of the Arkansas Guard in Little Rock,
and to express to you our appreciation for your interest in this organization.
We recognize the need for a unit of the State Guard here in.Little Rock,
and I personally would like very much to have a company here. We can only
locate the units of the State Guard where we have an armory to take care of
the federal property,.the value of which would be several hundred dollars.
We have in the State, twenty -nine state -owned armories. At the present
time we only have twelve units of the State Guard. All of these towns have
made request for a company of the State Guard. With these buildings not in
use at the present time, it would be inconsistent for the State to pay rent
on a building here, when we have other buildings not in use.
If a suitable building could be provided by the city or county, it might '
be possible to get approval for the organization of a company in Little rock.
Because of the strategic points in and near the city, and the vital in-
stallations here, certainly there should be adequate protection for these.
Since the State Guard is the only authorized military force within the State,
it is thought some plan should be worked out which would enable us to locate
one of these units in Little Rock.
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Thanking you for your communication and interest in the civilian defense
program, I remain
Very truly yours,
Hendrix Lackey, Lt. Col. Commanding,"
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which communication, upon motion of Alderman Wassell, seconded by Alderman Loy, was
referred to the War Participation Committee.
With.reference to the War Department taking over control of Adams Field
cipal Airport), there was then presented the following communication from the War
Department, Office of the Under Secretary, Washington, D.C., addressed to the Mayor:
"August 6, 19421 '
"Reference is made to letters addressed to you dated
24, 1941, taking for the duration of the present national
Condition 2 of the deed to the City of Little Rock dated
the Act of Congress approved May 15, 1936, (43 Stat. 161)
property at the Municipal Airport, Little Rock, Arkansas,
on map attached.
July 16 and July
emergency, under
ruly 15, 1936, and
that portion of the
Indicated in green
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August 31, 1942 - Cont'd.
The Secretary of War having determined that there is a military
necessity for the use of the entire Municipal Airport, notice is hereby
given to the city, pursuant to Condition 2-of the aforementioned deed, to
turn over complete control and operation of the entire Little Rock Municipal
Airport for use during the said national emergency, with the exception of that
portion already recaptured by the War Department under the aforementioned
letters of July 16 and July 24, 1941. The area to be taken over by the War
Department is indicated In red outline on-.the attached map: There is reserved
to the City of Little Rock the use of that portion of the Airport indicated in
orange on said map, which will allow the planes of the American Airways, the
Civil Aeronautics Administration, and the two student pilot training schools.
to take off and land at the field under Government regulations and supervision
until such time as these operations interfere with the use of the Airport by
the War Department.
Please take the necessary steps to render this field available for the
purposes of the War Department immediately.
® Sincerely yours,
Robert P. Patterson,
Under Secretary of War,"
'!which communication, together with the map referred to therein, upon motion of Alderman
® Harington, seconded by Alderman Horner; was received and filed.
There was then presented Ordinance No. 6477, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A "VICTORY HOUSE" ON EAST CAPITO
AVENUE IMMEDIATELY EAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF MAIN STREET AND EAST CAPITOL AVENUE,
REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES;
which ordinance was read the first time, and, by unanimous vote of the members of the
Council present, being fifteen in number and more than two- thirds of the members of the
Council - elect, upon motion of Alderman Wassell, seconded by Alderman Davis, the rules
were suspended and the ordinance read the second time, and, by unanimous vote of the
members of the Council present, being fifteen in number and more than two - thirds of the
members of the Council- elect, upon motion of Alderman Jordan, seconded by Alderman Evans
the rules were again suspended and the ordinance read the third and last time, and the
Aye and No vote taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as
follows: Ayes - Dent, Wilson, J. Bemberg; Harington, Wassell, Horner, Davis,.Emerson,
Kirten, Gibb, Loy, Evans, Dougan, Jordan and Stewart - total 15; Noes - none; Absent -
Lirs. Craig, Gentry and K. Bemberg - total 3.. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared
passed.
The emergency section, being Section 3, of Ordinance No. 6477, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A "VICTORY HOUSE" ON EAST CAPITOL AVENUE
IMMEDIATELY EAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF MAIN STREET AND EAST CAPITOL 'AVENUE, REPEALING
ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; was read,
® and, a roll call being had, same was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Dent, Wils
J. Bemberg, Harington, Wassell, Horner, Davis, Emerson, Kirten, Gibb, Loy, Evans, Doug
Jordan and Stewart - total 15; Noes - none; Absent - Mrs. Craig, Gentry and K. Bembe
® - total 3. Whereupon, the emergency section of.said ;ordinance was declared adopted.
There was then presented Ordinance No. 6478, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING VARIOUS SUMS OF MONEY FOR PAYMENTS OF MATURING
PRINCIPAL, SEMI- ANNUAL INTEREST, AND PAYING AGENTS CHARGES DUE SEPTEMBER 1ST, 1942 ON
VARIOUS CITY OF LITTLE ROCK BOND ISSUES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES;
which ordinance was read the first time, and, by unanimous vote of the members of the
1 Council present, being fifteen in number and more than two - thirds of the members of, the
Council- elect, upon motion of Alderman Harington, seconded by Alderman Loy, the rules
were suspended and the ordinance read the second time, and, by unanimous vote of the
1111members of the Council present, being fifteen in number and more than two - thirds of the
members of the Council - elect, upon motion of Alderman Loy, seconded by Alderman Horner,
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the rules were again suspended and-the- ordinance read the third and last time, and the
Aye and No vote taken.upon the question, Shall the Ordinance- Pass., the result being as
follows: Ayes - Dent; Wilson, J. Bemberg; Harington, Wassell, Horner, Davis, Emerson,
Kirten, Gibb, Loy, Evans, Dougan, Jordan and Stewart --total 15; Noes'- none; Absent -
Mrs. Craig, Gentry and K. Bemberg - total 3. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared
passed.
There was then presented Ordinance No. 6479, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE BOARD OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS TO ADVERTIS
FOR AND LME PURCHASE OF A PORTABLE ROCK CRUSHER, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES;
which ordinance was read the first time, and, by unanimous vote of the members of the
Council present, being fifteen in number and more than two - thirds of the members of the
Council- elect, upon motion of Alderman Stewart, seconded by Alderman Loy, the rules were
suspended and the ordinance read the second time, and, by unanimous vote of the members
of the Council present, being fifteen in number and more than two - thirds of the members
of the Council - elect, upon motion of Alderman Loy, seconded by Alderman Dougan, the
rules were again suspended and the ordinance read the third and last time, and the Aye
and No vote taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as fol-
lows: Ayes - Dent, Wilson, J. Bemberg, Harington, Wassell, Horner, Davis, Emerson,
Kirten, Gibb, Loy, Evans; Dougan, Jordan and Stewart - total 15; Noes - none; Absent -
Mrs. Craig, Gentry and K. Bemberg - total 3. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared
passed. Alderman Emerson was excused.
There was then presented Ordinance No: 6480; entitled:
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS OUT OF THE AIRPORT CONSTRUC-
TION FUND TO BE EXPENDED IN THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN LANDS FOR THE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT,
DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF A WARRANT THEREFOR, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES;
which ordinance was read the first time, and, by unanimous vote of the members of the
Council present, being fourteen in number and more than two- thirds of the members of the
Council - elect, upon motion of Alderman J. Bemberg, seconded by Alderman Loy, the rules
were suspended and the ordinance read the second time, and, by unanimous vote of the
members of the Council present, being fourteen in number and more than two - thirds of the
members of the Council- elect; upon motion of Alderman Loy, seconded by Alderman J. Bem-
berg, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance read the third and last time, am
the Aye and No vote taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being
as follows: Ayes - Dent, Wilson, J. Bemberg, Harington, Wassell, Horner, Davis, Kirten,
Gibb, Loy, Evans, Dougan, Jordan and Stewart - total 14; Noes - none; Absent - Mrs.
Craig, Emerson, Gentry and K. Bemberg - total 4. Whereupon, said ordinance was declarec
passed.
The emergency section, being Section 3, of Ordinance No. 6480, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS OUT OF THE AIRPORT CONSTRUCTION FUND
TO BE EXPENDED IN THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN LANDS FOR THE 1AUNICIPAL AIRPORT, DIRECTING THE
ISSUANCE OF A WARRANT THEREFOR, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; was read,
and, a.roll call being had, same was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Dent, Wilson
J. Bemberg, Harington, Wassell, Horner, Davis, Kirten, Gibb, Loy, Evans, Dougan, Jordan
and Stewart — total 14; Noes - none; Absent - lairs. Craig, Emerson, Gentry and K.
Bemberg - total 4. Whereupon, the emergency section of said ordinance was declared
adopted.
There was then presented Ordinance No. 6481, entitled:
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AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING SIXTY -EIGHT DOLLARS OUT OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
CONSTRUCTION FUND IN PAYMENT OF IIAPROVEMENT DISTRICT TAXES DUE AGAINST CERTAIN LANDS
AC4.UIRED BY THE CITY FOR A SITE FOR AFIRE STATION,-AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES;
which ordinance was read the first time, and, by unanimous vote of the members of the
Council present, being fourteen in number and more than two- thirds of the members of the
Council- elect, upon motion of Alderman Gibb, seconded.by Alderman J. Bemberg, the rules
were suspended and the ordinance read the second time, and, by unanimous vote of the
members of the Council present, being fourteen in number and more than two - thirds of the
members of the Council - elect, upon motion of Alderman Wassell, seconded by Alderman
Evans, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance read the third and last time,
and the Aye and No vote taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result
being.as follows: Ayes - Dent, Wilson, J. Bemberg, Harington, Wassell, Horner,'Davis,
Kirten, Gibb, Loy, Evans, Dougan,_Jordan and Stewart - total 14; Noes - none; Absent -
Mrs. Craig, Emerson, Gentry and K. Bemberg - total 4. Whereupon, said ordinance was
declared passed. (The City Attorney, being In-attendance, upon request gave a verbal
opinion that the expenditure provided for herein could be legally made from the Fire
Department Construction Fund.)
There was then presented Ordinance No. 04$2, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN E10PLOYEES OF THE
LITTLE ROCK MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AND FIXING THE SALARY OF EiiPLOYEES AT THE AIRPURT, AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES;
which ordinance was read the first time, and, by unanimous vote of the members of the
Council present, being fourteen in number and more than two - thirds of the members of the
Council- elect, upon motion of Alderman Harington, seconded by Alderman Dougan, the rules
were suspended and the ordinance read the second time, and, by unanimous vote of the
members of the Council present, being fourteen in number and,more than two - thirds of.the
members of the Council- elect, upon motion of Alderman Dougan, seconded by Alderman Evans
the rules were again.suspended and the ordinance read the third and last time, and the
Aye and No vote taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as
follows: Ayes - Dent, Wilson, J. Bemberg, Harington, Wassell, Horner, Davis, Kirten,
Gibb, Loy, Evans, Dougan, Jordan and Stewart - total 14; Noes - none; Absent - Mrs.
Craig, Emerson, Gentry and K. Bemberg - total 4. Whereupon, said ordinance was declare
passed.
There was then presented Ordinance No. 6483, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO THE ARKANSAS LOUISIANA GAS COLTANY, ITS SUCCESSORS
AND ASSIGNS, AN EASEMENT AND RIGHT OF WAY OVER AND THROUGH ISAAC'T. GILLAM, SR. MEMORIAL
PARK FOR THE PURPOSE OF LAYING, MAINTAINING AND REMOVING GAS DISTRIBUTION MAIN AND
APPURTENANCES INCIDENT THERETO;
which ordinance was read the first time, and, by unanimous vote of the members of the
Council present, being fourteen in number and more than two - thirds of the members of the
Council - elect, upon motion of Alderman Wassell, seconded by Alderman Dougan, the rules
were suspended and the ordinance read the second time, and, by unanimous vote of the
members of the Council present, being fourteen in number and more than two - thirds of the
members of the Council - elect, upon motion of Alderman Loy, seconded by Alderman Evans,
the rules were again suspended and the ordinance read the third and last time, and the
Aye and No vote taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as
follows: Ayes - Dent, Wilson, J. Bemberg, Harington, Wassell, Horner, Davis, Kirten,
Gibb, Loy, Evans, Dougan, Jordan and Stewart - total 14; Noes - none; Absent -Mrs.
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Craig,.Emerson, Gentry and K. Bemberg - total 4. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared
passed.
There was then presented Ordinance No. '464, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO GRANT AN EASEMENT TO WAR
EMERGENCY PIPE LINES, INC., ACROSS CERTAIN LANDS OWNED BY THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK,
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES;
which ordinance was read the first time, and, by unanimous vote of the members of the
Council present, being fourteen in number and more than two- thirds of the members of the
Council - elect, upon motion of Alderman Stewart, seconded by Alderman Davis, the rules
were suspended and the ordinance read the-second time, and, by unanimous vote . of the
members of the Council present, -being fourteen in number and more than two - thirds of the
members of the Council - elect, upon motion of Alderman Stewart, seconded by Alderman
Horner, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance read the third and last time,
and the Aye and No vote taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result
being as follows: Ayes - Dent, Wilson, J. Bemberg, Harington, Wassell, Horner, Davis,
Kirten, Gibb, Loy, Evans, Dougan, Jordan and Stewart - total 14; Noes - none; Absent -
Mrs. Craig, Emerson, Gentry and K. Bemberg - total 4. Whereupon, said ordinance was
declared passed.
The emergency section, being Section 3, of Ordinance No. 6484, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO GRANT AN EASEMENT TO WAR EMERGENCY
PIPE LINES, INC., ACROSS CERTAIN LANDS OWNED BY THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; was read, and, a roll call being had, 'same was adopte,
by the following vote: Ayes - Dent, Wilson, J. Bemberg, Harington, Wassell, Horner,
Davis, Kirten, Gibb, Loy, Evans, Dougan, Jordan and Stewart - ,total 14; Noes - none;
Absent - Mrs. Craig, Emerson, Gentry and K. Bemberg - total 4. Whereupon, the emergency
section of said ordinance was declared adopted.
There was again presented a proposed Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE OFFER OF V. C. JOHNSON IN SETTLEMENT OF HIS CLAI14S
AGAINST THE CITY FOR ALL AI;10UNT5 DUE HIM FROM THE CITY'S OPERATION OF THE BLUE TRAP ROCK
CRUSHER, APPROPRIATING {2500.00 OUT OF THE AIRPORT CONSTRUCTION FUND AND THE STREET FUND
TO BE PAID TO V. C. JOHNSON, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES;
which proposed ordinance was read the second time, having been read the first time and
referred to a special committee composed of Aldermen Kirten, J. Bemberg, Dougan and K.
Bemberg, and the City Attorney on April 13, 1942- Alderman Kirten then stated that a
substitute ordinance was to be presented and moved, which motion was seconded by Alderma
Horner, that said proposed ordinance be tabled, which motion was adopted by unanimous
vote of the members of the Council.present. (See Ordinance No. 6485).
There was then presented Ordinance No. 6485, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $32500.00 OUT OF THE AIRPORT CONSTRUCTION FUND AND
THE STREET FUND TO BE PAID TO V. C. JOHNSON IN SETTLEMENT OF ALL CLAIMS HE MAY POSSESS
AGAINST THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS FROM THE CITY'S OPERATION UNDER LEASE OF THE
BLUE TRAP ROCK CRUSHER, RATIFYING THE ACTION OF THE STREET COMMITTEE IN CONNECTION
THEREWITH, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES;
which ordinance . was read the first time, and, by unanimous vote of the members of the
Council present, being fourteen in number and more than two- thirds of the members of the
Council - elect, upon motion of Alderman Kirten, seconded by Alderman Horner, the rules
were suspended and the ordinance read the second time, and, by unanimous vote of the
members of the Council present, being fourteen in number and more than two - thirds of the
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members of the Council - elect, upon motion of Alderman Dougan, seconded by Alderman
Kirten, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance read the third and last time,
and the Aye and No vote taken upon the question, Shall-the Ordinance Pass, the result
being as follows: Ayes - Dent, Wilson, J. Bemberg, Harington, Wassell, Horner, Davis,
Kirten, Gibb, Loy, Evans, Dougan,.Jordan and Stewart - total 14; Noes - none; Absent -
Mrs. Craig, Emerson, Gentry and K. Bemberg - total 4. Whereupon, said ordinance was
declared passed.
The emergency section,.being Section 4, of Ordinance No. 6455, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $25UO.UU OUT OF THE AIRPORT CONSTRUCTION FUND AND THE STREET
® FUND TO BE PAID TO V. C. JOHNSON IN SETTLEMENT OF ALL CLAIMS HE "I Y POSSESS AGAINST THE
CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS FROM THE CITY'S OPERATION UNDER LEASE OF THE BLUE TRAP
ROCK CRUSHER, RATIFYING THE ACTION OF THE STREET COMMITTEE IN CONNECTION THEREWITH,
• DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; was read, and, a roll call being had,
same was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Dent, Wilson, J. Bemberg, Harington,
Wassell, Horner, Davis, Kirten, Gibb, Loy, Evans, Dougan, Jordan and Stewart - total 14;
Noes - none; Absent - Mrs. Craig, Emerson, Gentry and K. Bemberg - total 4. Whereupon,
the emergency section of said ordinance was declared adopted.
There was then presented Resolution No. 1621, entitled:
A RESOLUTION GRANTING UNTO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA THE RIGHT TO INSTALL,
I'AINTAIN AND OPERATE A RAILROAD SPUR TRACK OR CROSSING ACROSS RAILROAD AVENUE NEAR EAST
TWELFTH STREET IN THE CITY UF.LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES;
which resolution was read in full and, upon motion of Alderman Harington, seconded by
Alderman Davis, was adopted by the following roll call: Ayes - Dent, Wilson, J. Bemberg
Harington, Wassell, Horner, Davis, Kirten, Gibb, Loy, Evans, Dougan, Jordan and Stewart -
total 14; Noes - none; Absent - Mrs. Craig, Emerson, Gentry and K. Bemberg - total 4.
Whereupon, said resolution was declared adopted.
There was then presented Resolution No. 1622, entitled:
A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE CITY COLLECTOR TO DEPOSIT IN THE STREET FUND ALL
PROCEEDS FROM CORPORATION REPLACEMENT CUTS IN THE STREETS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK,
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES;
which resolution was read in full, and, upon motion of Alderman Horner, seconded by
Alderman Evans, was adopted by the following roll call: Ayes - Dent, Wilson, J. Bemberg
Harington, Wassell, Horner, Davis, Kirten, Gibb, Loy, Evans, Dougan, Jordan and Stewart -
total - 14; Noes - none; Absent - Mrs. Craig, Emerson, Gentry and K. Bemberg - total 4
Whereupon, said resolution was declared adopted.
There was then returned to the Council Ordinance No. 6465, entitled: AN
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE BOARD OF PUrLIC AFFAIRS TO ADVERTISE FOR AND ACCEPT BIDS FOR
THE PURCHASE OF ONE TRACTOR AND ONE 6ICKLE BLADE ATTACHMENT FUR LOWING GRASS AT FAIR
PARK AND ZOO; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; passed by the Council on August 3, 1942 and vetoed
by the Mayor on August 5, 1942, together with the following veto message:
"August 31st, 1942
VETO MESSAGE - ORDINANCES NO. 6465 and No. 6466.
To The.Council_Members:
I am returning Ordinances No. 6465 and No. 6465 without my approval. .
These ordinances were passed for the purchase of a used tractor and three
new gang mowers for Little Rock parks. The total expenditure would be more
than $1,500.00.
From a study of the City Clerk's monthly report for July, I am convinced
that the City of Little Rock will have ample revenue this year to operate under
our present expenditures. It is my opinion that our revenue will not be able
to stand for many extra expenditures.
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I am of the opinion that our revenue next year will be very much less than
this year; and that our expenditures are likely to be very much more. Priorities
and war restrictions -on businesses will make it impossible for many business
firms to continue operating; and I feel that many of these firms will not be able
to pay their customary privilege tax to the City next year. Also, a great many
of our tax payers will be in the armed forces and they cannot be expected to pay
taxes until they return.
It is apparent to me that we -west provide financial assistance to civilian
defense and that we may be called upon to furnish funds for the war effort.
That we must win this war is. apparent to all of us; and the protection of our
own citizens, their lives and property are among our first duties.
Our purchase of more than $1,000 in air raid sirens is not adequate, and
more will be needed. There are many other ways in which we will need to help
our loyal civilian defense workers.
It is my opinion that the grass season in the parks is practically over
for this year, and it may be that we will not be able to expend much money for
the parks next year, as they are not in any way essential to our defense or war
effort.
It is very essential that we go into the new.year with -a cushion or cash
surplus if at all possible. With these things in mind, I have thought it best
to offer my veto to Ordinances Nos. 6465 and 6468.
Respectfully submitted,
Chas. E. lloyer,.Mayor.
Upon motion of Alderman Stewart, seconded by Alderman Dougan,.the Mayor's veto was sus-
tained by the following roll call: Ayes - Dent, Wilson, J. Bemberg, Harington, Wassell,
Horner, Davis, Kirten, Gibb, Loy, Evans, Dougan, Jordan and Stewart - total 14; Noes -
none; Absent - Mrs. Craig, Emerson, Gentry and K. Bemberg - total.4.
There was then returned to the Council Ordinance No. 6468, entitled: AN
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE BOARD OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS TO PURCHASE ONE THREE-
REEL GANG idOWER FOR USE IN THE CITY PARKS AND FOR OTHER. PURPOSES; passed by the Council
on August 3, 1942 and vetoed by the Liayor on August,5, 1942. (See veto message above).
Upon motion of Alderman Dougan, seconded by Alderman Evans, the Mayor's veto was sus-
tained by the following roll call: Ayes - Dent, Wilson, J. Bemberg, Harington, Wassell,
Horner, Davis, Kirten, Gibb, Loy, Evans, Dougan, Jordan and Stewart - total 14; Noes -
none; Absent - Mrs. Craig, Emerson, Gentry and K. Bemberg - total 4.
With further reference to the.operation of a business at 1405 W. 10th Street,
previously declared a nuisance and ordered closed_by the Council on July 7, 1941,
Alderman Dougan stated that he had been informed that said business was again operating,
and moved, which motion was seconded by Alderman Loy and unanimously adopted, that the
matter be referred to the Police Committee for investigation and to take the necessary
s.teps for the permanent closing of same.
The following bills and payrolls for the month of August, 1942 having been
approved by the heads of the various departments and the Board of Public Affairs were
then allowed and ordered paid by the following vote: Ayes - Dent,.Wilson, J. Bemberg,
Harington, Wassell, Horner, Davis, Kirten, Gibb, Loy, Evans, Dougan, Jordan and Stewart
total 14; Noes - none; Absent - Lira. Craig, Emerson, Gentry and K. Bemberg - total 4:
MONTHLY PAYROLLS:
8,694.55
SEMI - MONTHLY PAYROLLS:
5.3.59.28.
17,038;06
5,147.62
17,184.50
BILLS:
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Allsopp & Chapple, Inc.
Alman, Chas.
American City iiagazine
Archer Drug Cc
Arkansas- Louisiana Gas Co (10)
Arkansas Paper Co (2)
7
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12
2
81
38
65
S3
00
03
00
00
Alman, Chas.
Aloe, A. S. & Co.
Archer Drug Cc
Arkansas Democrat Co
Arkansas - Louisiana Gas Cc
Arkansas Power & Light Cc
11
13
(3) 40
(4) 45
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(9) 1,405
25
26
38
42
53
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BILLS: - Cont'd.
Arkansas Power & Light Co
141
64
Arkansas Printing & Litho.Co(4)
94
51
Arkansas Printing & Litho. Co(2)
47
06
Arkansas State Revenue Dept.
64
31
Asphalt Products Co
.9b
39
Bale Chevrolet Cc
(2)
3
27
Bale Chevrolet Cc
2
05
Batesville White Lime Cc
30
00
Beach Abstract & Guaranty Cc
8
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Beem Radio Co
25
85
Bennie & Gene Garage
(2)
13
50
Berry Asphalt Company
564
03
Besser Hardware Cc
(3)
15
02
Big Rock Stone & Mat. Co
12
67
Big Rock Stone & Mat. Co
543
02
Big Sisters Com.- Jewish Women
35
00
Boren Bicycle Cc
1
50
Ben D. Brickhouse & Son
3
82
brown, Douglas G.
2
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Capitol Paattress Co
4
59
Capitol Transportation Co
30
00
Richard Carter
5
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Central Printing Cc
8
40
Central Tractor & Impl. Co
(2)
8
21
Chapman, E. L.
74
2b
Chicago,Rock Island & Pac.Ry.
78
52
Chronister, 0. B. Bros.
155
38
City of Little Rock -Golf Course
12
34
Colonial Baking Cc
(2)
71
7}8
Columbian Nat. Life Ins.Co
13b
05
Cook, J. B. Auto iaachine Co
(2)
19
53
Cook, J. B. Auto Machine Co
3
30
Crane Company
10
14
Crow - Burlingame Co
(4)
44
74
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Crow - Burlingame Cc
7
30
Darragh Co
37
00
Davis Wrecking Co
1
50
Deere, John Plow Co
(3)
36
17
Democrat Printing & Litho.Co
110
80
Dillaha Fruit Co
17
2b
Dougan, Pat
1
00
Elgin Sweeper Co
98
80
Enterprise Lumber Co
(3)
7
39
Enterprise Lumber Co
b9
55
Fagan Electric Co
43
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Faulkner & Cc
52
53
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Fausett's Studio
11
69
Finch, Carl
(5)
75
55
555, Inc.
(7)
74
71
555, Inc.
(2)
15
00
Fones Bros. Hardware Co
(5)
2
8b
Fones Bros. Hardware Co
93
83
Gazette Publishing Co
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Geyer & Adams Co
(2)
18
39
Gilmore Paint & Paper Co
4
40
Globe Laboratories, Inc.
(2)
11
93
Gordon, Luther Cc
26
95
Gulf Refining Cc
(2)
28
Ob
Gulf Refining Cc
373
01
Holbert's Specialized Serv.
(2)
9
26
Holbert's Specialized Serv.
6
23
6
Hollis & Co
1
18
Hollis & Cc
83
Home Ice Company
(2)
32
00
Hunt, Mrs. M. L.
30
60
Independent Linen Serv.Co
2
00
Industrial Equipment Cc
60
00
International Harvester Cc
122
14
Isgrig, Ben Seed Co
(3)
54
55
Jacoway', Cooper
135
00
Janitor Supply Co
b
00
Johnson - Pattison Co
99
17
Jones, D.F. Const. Co,Inc.
66
93
Jordan Printing Cc
(2)
11
40
Jungkind Photo Supply Co
2
16
Jungkind Photo Supply Cc
4
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Kern- Limerick, Inc.
45
36
Leimer, Gus C. & Son
67
Leimer, Gus C. & Son
1
07
Lindsey, W. M.
3
555
Lion 011 Company
329
03
L R Auto Parts Co
(2)
�+
45
L R Blue Print Co
(2)
9
61
L R Blue Print Co
14
2b
L R Orphans Home
25
00
'L R 1unicipal Waterworks
(9)
3,049
24
L R iwunicipal Waterworks
19
70
L R Tent & Awning Co
7
28
L R Towel & Linen Supply Cc
19
87
Lyons L,achinery Co
2b
09
McKesson- Robbins, Inc.
9
29
Mast, J. W.
4
00
Mast, J. W.
2
25
Tway, W. L.
25
00
Memphis Harley - Davidson Co
27
80
Meuwley Machine Shop
2
00
Beyer Bros. Drug Cc
(2)
2
73
Minn.- iuoline Power Impl.Co
7
75
Missouri- Pacific Ry. Cc
7
88
laoore, Red Radiator Shop
15
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National Cylinder Gas Co
4
49
National Cylinder Gas Cc
16
22
National Refining Cc
(3)
2,095
08
Nichols Equipment Co
3
19
Nolting Radiator Co
(2)
3
50
Nolting Radiator Cc
3
50
Ozarks. Water Cc
1
38
Paragon Printing Co
169
64
Parkin Printing & Stat. Cc
(6)
89
99
Parkin Printing & Stat. Cc
1
71
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Cc
3
34
Postmaster (10)
90
50
Powell Company
(2)
2b
9
Ramsey Top Shop
(3)
29
25
Ramsey Top Shop
43.14
Rebsamen Motors, Inc.
(3)
9
1
Rebsamen Motors, Inc.
2
32
Riggs, J.A. Tractor Cc
270
79
Royal Typewriter Cc '
1
28
Runshang, Tony Machine Shop
11
75
Runshang, Tony Machine Shop
(2)
14
35
Sanders, R. Frank
(2)
10
50
Scott -Mayer Com. Co
38
8b
Sherwin - Williams Co
1
40
Sherwin - Williams Cc
19
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Southern Ice Cc
(6)
124
00
Southern Ice Company
40
00
Southern Radio Supply Cc
27
81
Southwestern Bell Tel. Co
(19)
b44
46
Southwestern Bell Tel. Cc
9
72
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Southwestern Truck Sales Corp.
1
69
Southwestern Truck Sales Corp.
2
02
Standard Oil Co. of La.
4,844
40
Standard Oil Co. of La.
64
09
Stover, Wm.T. Cc
4
23
Swafford Retreading Cc
(4)
1 73
11
Swafford Retreading Cc
37
10
Swift & Company
4j
86
Townsend, Dale
14
50
Treadway Electric Co
(5)
244
03
Treadway Electric Co
52
Underwood - Elliott- Fisher Co
16
99
University Hospital
3,000
00
Van Pelt Service Station
2
55
Van Pelt Service Station
13
93
Voss- Hutton Co
(5)
156
21
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Voss - Hutton Cc
(2)
36
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Waldenberger Luggage Shop
1
75
Wallace & Tiernan Co, Inc.
2
73
Wassell, Sam
250
OU
Western Meat Co
103
4lF
Western Union Tel. Cc
(2)
3
55
Winchester Auto Stores
1
57
Woodruff, Franklin
50
00
W.P.A. Community Serv. Project
60
00
W.P.A. Sewing Project
50
00
Wright Service Co
26
5b
AIRPORT CONSTRUCTION FUND:
Airport, Payroll
166
U2
Airport, Payroll -
168
66
Crow - Burlingame Cc
1
68
Davis Wrecking Company
j
70
Enterprise Lumber Cc
4
80
Fones Bros. Hardware Cc
4
20
L R Auto Parts Co
49
Tom Newton, Circuit Clerk
12
50
FIRE DEPT. CONSTRUCTION FUND:
Grobmyer, J. R. Lumber Co
50
62
GOLF CLUB CONSTRUCTION FUND:
Krebs Bros. Supply Cc
64
00
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August 31, 1942 - Cont'd.
There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon
motion of Alderman Davis, seconded by Alderman Harington, Council adjourned to meet
again Monday, September 21, 1942 at 5 :00 o'clock p.m.
Attest: ��oved:
City Clerk. mayor.
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Little Rock, Arkansas,
September 21st, 1942 - 8:00 P.M.
Council convened in regular session with Mayor Chas. E. Moyer presiding and '
City Clerk H., C. Graham and the following Aldermen present: Wilson, J. Bemberg,
Harington, Wassell, Mrs. Craig, Horner, Davis, Emerson, Kirten, Gibb, Loy, K. Bemberg,
Dougan and Stewart - total 14; Absent - Dent, Gentry, Evans and Jordan - total 4.
There being a quorum present the following proceedings were had:
The reading',of the minutes of the previous meeting was dispensed with upon
motion of Alderman J. Bemberg, seconded by Alderman Wassell..
There was then presented a proposed ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE ROUTE THROUGH THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK TO BE USED BY
C"RTAIN TRUCKS TRANSPORTING - FREIGHT ON HIGHWAY 70; FIXING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS
THEREOF; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; DECLARING EMERMENCY, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES;
which proposed ordinance was read by title only. In this connection there were returned
to the Council the petition from property owners in Street Improvement District No. 370,
and the petition from property owners in Street Improvement Districts Nos. 411 and 449, '
asking the revocation of the regulation designating those parts of Pulaski Street lo-
cated in said districts as a part of said truck route through the City, which said
petitions carried the following recommendation of the Street Committee: "Committee
recommends that trucks be re- routed back to State Highways, Broadway and Roosevelt," •
signed by Aldermen Horner, Davis and Evans. Upon motion of Alderman Wassell, seconded
by Alderman Wilson, the proposed ordinance was referred, and the said petitions were re-
referred to the Street Committee for a public hearing to be held.
There was then presented a petition from Lucile Snyder for waiver of lot area
requirements and yard space requirements at 1722 Johnson Street, described as the South
35 feet of Lots 11 and 12, Block One, Braddock's Addition, and permit to erect a one -
family residence thereon, said construction to conform to all yard space requirements
except that the front of said house is to be constructed to within five feet of the
front property line, which is the building line for all other residences in this block. '
Said petition carried the following report of the City Planning Commission: "Approved, j
9- 14 -42," signed by Fred I. Brown, Acting Chairman and S. V..Bracy, Acting Secretary.
The City Clerk stated that due notice has-been published setting this as the time and
place for public hearing on said petition and that all persons so desiring would now be