August 21, 2014 MINUTES
WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL
August 21, 2014
A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on Thursday, August 21, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. in the
City Council Chambers at City Hall, 205 S. Redding, West Memphis, Arkansas.
Invocation was given by Reverend David Moseley of the First United Methodist Church. Mayor Johnson
called the meeting to order at 1:35p.m. Phillip Para, City Clerk, called the roll. Those present were:
Mayor William H. Johnson, City Attorney David Peeples, City Treasurer Frank Martin and Councilors, Taz
Tyrone, Melanie Hutchinson, Lorraine Robinson, Tracy Catt, Ramona Taylor, Marco McClendon, and
Willis Mondy. Those absent were: Councilmen: James Pulliaum, Herman Coleman, and James Holt.
Quorum being present, Mayor Johnson proceeded with the meeting.
BID OPENING
Bids for Parking Area Improvements at the West Memphis Utility Department-Plant Site were opened at 1:00 pm
and copies of the bid tabulation were given to the City Council. Councilman Tyrone made a motion, seconded by
Councilwoman Taylor to accept the bids and refer to the Utility Commission for final disposition. Upon voice vote,
the voting was unanimous. (See attached)
MINUTES
Councilman Catt moved, seconded by Councilwoman Taylor to dispense with the reading of the minutes of
August 7th, 2014 City Council meeting and approve. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to approve.
OLD BUSINESS
3rd Reading AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 14.52.120 OF THE WEST MEMPHIS MUNICPAL
CODE REGARDING THE FREQUENCY OF EVALUATIONS FOR ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE/SLUG
DISCHARGE CONTROL PLANS, AND FOR OTHER PUPOSES.
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the THIRD time. Alderman Catt made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Tyrone to approve the Ordinance. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The Ordinance was
approved and given the number of 2348.
3rd Reading AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH THE MINIMUM MONTHLY RATE FOR EIGHT INCH WATER
METERS IN THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the THIRD time. Councilwoman Robinson made a motion,
seconded by Councilwoman Taylor to approve the Ordinance. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The
Ordinance was approved and given the number of 2349.
2"d Reading AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 14.08.012 OF THE WEST MEMPHIS MUNICIPAL
CODE TO ESTSABLISH THE TAP FEE FOR EIGHT INCH WATER LINE CONNECTIONS AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the SECOND time. Alderman Tyrone made a motion, seconded by
Councilwoman Taylor to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on the THIRD reading. Upon voice vote, the
voting was unanimous. City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the Third and Final time. Councilwoman
Taylor made a motion, seconded by Councilman McClendon to approve the Ordinance. Upon voice vote, the
voting was unanimous. The Ordinance was approved and given the number of 2350.
NEW BUSINESS
0-1 AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SPECIAL NEEDS
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT BASEBALL FIELD IN TILDEN RODGERS PARK TO BE CONSTRUCTED BY
FIELDS, INC.,AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST time. Councilwoman Taylor made a motion, seconded
by Councilwoman Robinson to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on the SECOND reading. Upon voice
vote, the voting was unanimous. City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the SECOND time. Councilman
Tyrone made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Taylor to further suspend the rules and place the Ordinance
on the THIRD reading. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance
for the Third and Final time. Councilman Catt made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Taylor to approve the
Ordinance. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The Ordinance was approved and given the number of
2351.
PERMISSION REQUESTS
Councilwoman Taylor made a motion, seconded by Councilman Mondy to table permission for Mayor Johnson to
sign an Agreement for Deed of Easements, Covenants& Restrictions until the next meeting. Upon voice vote,
the voting was unanimous to approve.
Councilman Catt made a motion; seconded by Councilwoman Taylor to give permission to pay Diamond
International $125,171.00. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to approve.
Councilwoman Taylor made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Robinson to approve payment of$59,609.67
to Crisp Contractors for asphalt overlay at Tilden Rodgers Park Walking Trail. Upon voice vote, the voting was
unanimous to approve.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Airport Commission—Councilwoman Robinson reported the Airport greatly appreciate Mayor Johnson, Chief
Wayne Gately and the Fire Department for achieving the new#1 Fire Rating. The Commission approved a
revised 5-year Capital Improvement Plan for submission to FAA. A number of maintenance issues were
discussed. The Commission approved expenditures for repairs to the self-serve fuel system. The Director of the
Arkansas Department of Aeronautics will be retiring Sept. 1, 2014. John Knight has been a valued friend and
partner to the Airport and the City of West Memphis. The annual Arkansas Airport Operators Conference will be
held in Ft. Smith September 28-30, 2014.
Fire Commission—Councilman Catt reported there were no dismissals, suspensions, promotions or citizen
complaints. There was one hiring. The Fire Department is taking applications for employment through August
15, 2014. The next agility test is scheduled for September 20, 2014 at West Memphis High School. West
Memphis Fire Department is conducting Paramedic and EMT recertification during August. These certifications
are good for two years. The Bi-Racial Committee met August 5, 2014. EMS Collections as of August 12, 2014
are$212,488.46.
CITIZEN REQUESTS
Kyle Watkins—867 Proctor Road, Proctor, AR. Mr. Watkins is a coach at the Wonder City Boys Club and said
they are in the third week of football and the fields are still not ready. The dirt was left in piles and the ground is
very uneven and he is afraid the kids will sprain an ankle. He said he has tried to contact the Director of the
Wonder City Boys Club and the LR Jackson Girls Club but has had no response. He wanted to know if the City
Council knew who the Directors were. The City Council discussed amending the requirements of the Boys and
Girls Clubs to include the names of their Board of Directors and hours of operation when the clubs submit their
financial statement which is required before they receive their money from Southland.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Fishing Rodeo is this Saturday at Tilden Rodgers Park
Business after Hours is today at Fenter Physical Therapy from 5-7.
Councilman Mondy made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Taylor to allow Eliza Nixon 5 minutes to address
the council. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
Eliza Nixon—417 S. 17"'—Mr. Nixon asked that the City Council take under consideration building a swimming
pool or a water park in West Memphis.
Having no further business to come before the City Council, Councilman Mondy moved, seconded by
Councilwoman Taylor to adjourn. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The meeting adjourned at
2:05 p.m.
PASSED and APPROVED this 4th day of September, 2014.
Mayor William H. ohns
ATTEST:
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Phillip Para, City lerk
Minutes prepared by Cindy Greenwood, Sr. Deputy City Clerk
BID TABULATION SHEET
PARKING AREA IMPROVEMENTS
WEST MEMPHIS UTILITY DEPARTMENT - PLANT SITE
WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS
AUGUST 21, 2014
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WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS