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WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL
May 16, 1985
The regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on
Thursday, May 16, 1985 at 1:30 p.m. in West Memphis, Arkansas at City Hall,
205 South Redding in the Council Chambers with Mayor Leo Chitman presiding.
Prayer was offered by Father Don Althoff, St. Michael's Catholic Church.
The first item on the agenda was bid openings for the West Memphis
Utilities Department. Bids were opened by Mr. David Goacher and read by
Assistant City Attorney James McCaa. Bids were opened at 1:35 p.m.
UTILITY DEPARTMENT - ONE HEAVY DUTY HIGH PRESSURE HOT/COLD WATER WASHER
Whiting Equipment Inc. $1,922.96
Alexander, AR
Pro-Chem $2,594.80
Memphis, TN
Click Ind. $2,751.84
Memphis, TN
WOW-Wash-On-Wheels $3,160.56
West Memphis, AR
Alderman Burnett made a motion, seconded by Alderman Guin, to turn the
bids over to the Utility Commission for review and disposition. Upon voice
vote, the voting was unanimous. The motion Passed.
The next item was bid openings for the Community Developemnt Agency.
Bids were opened by Ms. Al Thompson and read by Assistant City Attorney James
liw McCaa.
SOUTH 16th, NORTH 9th and HULBERT AREA SITE IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT NO. B-84-MC-05-0009
Tate General Contractors Contract I
Bono, AR Base Bid $336,092.52
Deduct for Alt. No. 1 2,940.50
Deduct for Alt. No. 2 37,771.75
Deduct for Alt. No. 3 5,739.84
Deduct for Alt. No. 4 5,307.00
Deduct for Alt. No. 8,880.00
Contract II No Bid
APAC-Tennessee Contract I No Bid
Memphis, TN
Contract II $ 66,367.30
Landmark Enterprises Contract I
Drummonds, TN Base Bid $350,067.35
Deduct for Alt. No. 1 2,728.20
Deduct for Alt. No. 2 36,317.50
Deduct for Alt. No. 3 9,624.80
Deduct for Alt. No. 4 5,515.80
Deduct for Alt. No. 5 6,364.00
Contract II No Bid
Stabilization, Inc. Contract I No Bid
Memphis, TN
Contract II $ 98,472.50
Roberts Contracting Company Contract I
Palestine, AR Base Bid $331,291.96
Deduct for Alt. No. 1 3,752.00
Deduct for Alt. No. 2 No Bid
Deduct for Alt. No. 3 5,351.32
Deduct for Alt. No. 4 5,668.92
Deduct for Alt. No. 5 20,564.60
Contract II No Bid
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Alderman Cooper made a motion, seconded by Alderman Morris, to turn the
bids over to the Community Development Agency, Engineer, Attorney and Mayor
for review and disposition. Upon voice vote, the voting unanimous. The
motion Passed.
The next item on the agenda was the bid opening for Community Development
Agency. Bids were opened by Al Thompson and T Gardner, read by Assistant
City Attorney James McCaa.
BUILDING DEMOLITION - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Mitchell Construction Company 323 South 8th $ 600.00
325 South 8th 500.00
727 South 9th 1,800.00
428 South 15th 900.00
2011 Jackson 1,800.00
A & B Construction Company 323 South 8th $ 650.00
325 South 8th 650.00
727 South 9th No Bid
428 South 15th 625.00
2011 Jackson No Bid
D. C. Armstrong Company 323 South 8th $ 900.00
325 South 8th 750.00
727 South 9th 1,150.00
428 South 15th 1,200.00
2011 Jackson 1,000.00
The Construction Company 323 South 8th $ 550.00
325 South 8th 550.00
727.South 9th 725.00
428 South 15th 600.00
2011 Jackson 800.00
Jesse Booker Construction Company 323 South 8th $1,000.00
325 South 8th 1,000.00
727 South 9th 1,800.00
428 South 15th 1,800.00
2011 Jackson 1,600.00
Alderman Horton made a motion, seconded by Alderman Burnett to turn
the bids over to the Community Developement Agency, City Attorney and
Mayor for review and disposition. Upon voice vote of the Council, the
voting was unamious. The motion Passed.
Mayor Chitman called the City Council Meeting to order at 1:55 p.m.
Mayor Chitman requested City Clerk Dan Craft to call the roll. The
following persons were present.
Mayor Leo Chitman
Assistant City Attorney James McCaa
City Clerk Dan Craft
Aldermen:
Roger Sumpter
Joe Brasfield
William Burnett
James Cooper
Curtis Dalton
Clarence Guin
Pritchard Horton
Roberta Jackson
Doug Morris
Absent: City Attorney Robert Smith and Alderman Larry Shelton.
Mayor Chitman declared a quorum present.
CITIZENS REQUEST:
Mr. Buck Shell, Pine Bluff Warehouse Company, Pineville, Arkansas. Mr.
Shell spoke on the Rainer and Airport Road project, stating the road system
was vital to the Port. Requested the City Council pass the Affirmative
Action Plan.
Mr. Tom Montgomery, local attorney, representing Harrell's Body Shop,
requested the City Council pass the Ordinance to Rezone on Emergency Clause.
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Alderman Morris made a motion, seconded by Alderman Cooper to grant
the request. Discussion. Alderman Morris withdrew his motion, Alderman
Cooper withdrew his second. (Would be brought up when the Ordiance is
presented.)
Ms. Margery White stated she had been living in Texas and was moving
to West Memphis, can she have a privilege license for a snow cone route in
the city. Discussion. Ms. White was referred to the City Clerk's office.
Dr. Issac Richmond, representing Core, discussed the swimming pool
not being opened , streets and general conditions in the black community.
Requested the Resolutions on Affirmative Action be passed. Discussion.
Mr. Mike Owens, Riceland Foods, discussed operating a portion of
the port and the increased volume of business. The improvement of
Rainer and Airport Roads was vital to the future of the Port. Requested
the City Council pass the Resolutions on Affirmative Action so the grants
would be considered.
The next item of business on the agenda was the approval or correction
of the Minutes for the May 2, 1985 City Council meeting.
Alderperson Jackson made a motion, seconded by Alderman Cooper, to
approve the Minutes of the May 2, 1985 City Council meeting as presented.
Upon voice vote of the City Council, the voting was unanimous. The motion
Passed.
At this time Mayor Chitman stated that today was Student Government
Day. Mayor Chitman and Miss Tina Orman, Mayor for the Day, gave out the
Certificates to the students that participated in Student Government Day.
(List of students on file in the Mayors office. )
The first item under old business was the reading of an Ordinance to
Rezone Lots 5 and 6 in Block 112 of the George Kendal Subdivision to the
City of West Memphis, Arkansas (Being located at 112 South 8th Street)
and declaring and emergency. Read by Assistant City Attorney McCaa for
the second time.
Alderman Dalton made a motion, seconded by Alderman Cooper, to approve
the Ordinance on its second reading. Upon roll call vote, the voting was
as follows:
AYE: Aldermen: Sumpter, Brasfield, Burnett, Cooper, Dalton, Guin, Horton,
Morris.
NO: Aldermen: None.
PASS: Aldermen: Jackson.
The motion passed.
Mayor Chitman called for a motion to suspend the rules and the Ordinance
be placed on its third and final reading.
160 Alderman Dalton made a motion, seconded by Alderman Guin, to suspend the
rules and the Ordinance be placed on its third and final reading. Upon
roll call vote, the voting was as follows:
AYE: Aldermen: Sumpter, Brasfield, Burnett, Cooper, Dalton, Guin,
Horton, Morris.
NO: Aldermen: None.
Pass. Aldermen: Jackson.
The motion Passed. Assistant City Attorney McCaa read the Ordinance for the
third and final time. Discussion.
Mayor Chitman asked; "Shall the Ordinance pass?"
Alderman Morris made a motion, seconded by Alderman Dalton, to adopt the
Ordinance. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows:
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AYE: Aldermen: Sumpter, Brasfield, Burnett, Cooper, Dalton,
Guin, Horton, Jackson, Morris.
NO: Aldermen: None.
Mayor Chitman called for a motion to adopt the Emergency Clause, Section 3.
Alderman Guin made the motion, seconded by Alderman Cooper to adopt the
Emergency Clause, Section 3. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows:
AYE: Aldermen: Sumpter, Brasfield, Burnett, Cooper, Dalton,
Guin, Horton, Jackson, Morris.
NO: Aldermen: None.
The Ordinance and the Emergency Clause Passed with two-thirds of the ell
elected officials present and voting. The Ordinance was assigned
Ordinance No. 1217, which reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 14)\ I
AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE LOTS 5 AND 6 IN BLOCK 112
OF THE GEORGE KENDAL SUBDIVISION TO THE CITY OF -
WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS (BEING LOCATED AT 112
SOUTH 8TH STREET) AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
WHEREAS, application was made to the City Planning
Commission to rezone the hereinafter described property from
Multi-Family Dwelling to Commercial, and after notice having
been published for the time and in the manner as provided by
Ordinance No. 1033, the matter was heard by the City Planning
Commission, and the Planning Commission recommended that said
property be rezoned to Commercial; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS:
SECION I: That the following described property, to-wit:
Lots 5 and 6 in Block 112 of the George Kendal
Subdivision to the City of West Memphis, Arkansas
(being located at 112 South 8th Street)
be, and the same is hereby, rezoned Commercial.
SECTION II: That all ordinances or parts of ordinances
in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION III: It is found and determined by the City
Council of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, that this
property is in the process of further development and the
immediate passage of this ordinance is necessary for the
further development of said property; the passage hereof is
necessary for the growth and expansion of West Memphis,
Arkansas, and that the passage hereof is in the interest of the
public health, peace, safety and welfare of the City of West
Memphis and the inhabitants thereof. Therefore, an emergency is
hereby declared to exist and this ordinan - - • take effect
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and be in force immediately upon it passa•e - .• - • • •val.
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Alderman Guin requested a five (5) minutes recess. Meeting recessed at
2:49 p.m. Mayor Chitman called the meeting back to order at 3:08 p.m.
The first item under new business was a Resolution of the City
Lis Council of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas Certifying Local Government
Endorsement of Byrd Remanufacturing, Inc. to Participate in the Arkansas
Enterprise Zone Program and Authorizing the Mayor to Sign the Certificate
of Local Government Endorsement and Other Forms, as Required. Read by
Assistant City Attorney McCaa.
Alderman Guin made a motion, seconded by Alderman Burnett to adopt
the Resolution. Upon voice vote of the Council, the voting was unanimous.
The motion Passed. The Resolution was assigned Resolution No. 1011,
which reads as follows: ( On page 140 )
Assistant City Attorney McCaa read a Resolution of the City Council
of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas Certifying Local Government Endorsement of
Petro Stopping Centers / Cardwell-Russell, A Texas Partnership, Hereinafter
Referred to as Petro, To Participate in the Arkansas Enterprise Zone Program
and Authorizing the Mayor to sign the Certification of Local Government
Endorsement and other Forms, as Required.
Alderman Morris made a motion, seconded by Alderman Cooper, to adopt the
Resolution. Upon voice vote of the Council, the voting was unanimous.
The motion Passed. The Resolution was assigned Resolution No. 1012, which
reads as follows: On page 141)
Assistant City Attorney McCaa read a Resolution of the City Council
of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, Adopting the Affirmative Action Plan
for Employment, and Approving Its Implementation.
Alderman Guin made a motion, seconded by Alderman Dalton, to adopt the
Resolution. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows:
AYE: Aldermen: Sumpter, Brasfield, Burnett, Cooper, Dalton,
Guin, Horton, Jackson, Morris.
NO: Aldermen: None.
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The Resolution Passed and was assigned Resolution No. 1013, which reads
as follows: (On page 142)
RESOLUTION NO. [ C) 11
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS CERTIFYING LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENDORSE-
OF BYRD REMANUFACTURING, INC. TO PARTICIPATE IN THE
ARKANSAS ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN THE CERTIFICATE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT
ENDORSEMENT AND OTHER FORMS, AS REQUIRED.
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WHEREAS, the applications for Arkansas Enterprise Zone Program
designation prepared by the Community Development Agency of West Memphis
have been approved by the Arkansas Industrial Development Commission; and
WHEREAS, the approved Enterprise Zones are within the corporate
limits of the City of West Memphis and are designated Census Tract 303,
Block Group 5; and
WHEREAS, Byrd Remanufacturing, Inc. wishes to participate in the
Arkansas Enterprise Zone Program; and
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WHEREAS, the City of West Memphis must endorse Byrd Remanufacturing,
Inc. to participate in the Arkansas Enterprise Zone Program and benefit
from the exemptions as provided in Part IV of the Arkansas Enterprise
Zone Program Regulations of 1983; and
WHEREAS, said endorsement must be made on certain forms and certifi-
cates provided by the Arkansas Industrial Development Commission; and
WHEREAS, Byrd Remanufacturing, Inc. has been determined appropriate
Oilapplicants and has agreed to furnish to the City of West Memphis, the
Community Development Agency of West Memphis, and the Arkansas Industrial
Development Commission all necessary information for compliance with the
regulations of the Arkansas Enterprise Zone Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST MEMPHIS:
1. That the City of West Memphis supports the efforts of Byrd
Remanufacturing, Inc. to participate in the Arkansas Enterprise Zone Pro-
gram in accordance with program regulations and provisions under Act 740
of the Arkansas General Assembly and endorses Byrd Remanufacturing, Inc.
for benefit from the exemptions provided in Part IV of the Arkansas Enter-
prise Zone Program Regulations of 1983.
2. That the Mayor of West Memphis is authorized to sign the Cer-
tificate of Local Government Endorsement and related forms, as required.
3. That this Resolution shall take effec -time id ately.
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RESOLUTION NO. 10 IA
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS CERTIFYING LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENDORSE-
MENT OF PETRO STOPPING CENTERS / CARDWELL-RUSSELL, A
TEXAS PARTNERSHIP, HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS PETRO,
TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ARKANSAS ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE CERTIFICATION OF
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENDORSEMENT AND OTHER FORMS, AS RE-
QUIRED.
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WHEREAS, the application for Arkansas Enterprise Zone Program
designation prepared by the Community Development Agency of West Memphis
have been approved by the Arkansas Industrial Development Commission; and
WHEREAS, the approved Enterprise Zones are within the corporate
limits of the City of West Memphis and are designated Census Tract 306.10,
Block Group 9; and
WHEREAS, Petro wishes to participate in the Arkansas Enterprise Zone
Program; and
WHEREAS, the City of West Memphis must endorse Petro to participate
in the Arkansas Enterprise Zone Program and benefit from the exemptions
as provided in Part IV of the Arkansas Enterprise Zone Program Regulations
of 1983; and
WHEREAS, said endorsement must be made on certain forms and certifi-
cates provided by the Arkansas Industrial Development Commission; and
WHEREAS, Petro has been determined appropriate applicants and has
agreed to furnish to the City of West Memphis, the Community Development
Agency of West Memphis, and the Arkansas Industrial Development Commission
1: all necessary information for compliance with the regulations of the
Arkansas Enterprise Zone Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST MEMPHIS:
1. That the City of West Memphis supports the efforts of Petro to
participate in the Arkansas Enterprise Zone Program in accordance with
program regulations and provisions under Act 740 of the Arkansas General
Assembly and endorses Petro for benefit from the exemption provided in
Part IV of the Arkansas Enterprise Zone Program Regulations of 1983.
2. That the Mayor of West Memphis is authorized to sign the Cer-
tificate of Local Government Endorsement and related forms, as required.
3. That this Resolution shall take effect immediately.
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RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION NO. /O /3
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS, ADOPTING THE AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
PLAN FOR EMPLOYMENT, AND APPROVING ITS IMPLEMENTATION.
WHEREAS, the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, has a continued commit-
ment to affirmatively increase equal employment opportunity within and
throughout municipal government; and '' :
WHEREAS, regulations promulgated by the U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development require the City to demonstrate compliance with
Section 3 of the Housing Act of 1968, Section 109 of the Housing and Com-
munity Development Act of 1974, as amended, and Title VI of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964, all of which are addressed in the Affirmative Action
Plan for Employment. .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS:
1. That the Affirmative Action Plan for Employment be hereby
adopted as an integral part of the City's employment prac-
tices;
2. That the Affirmative Action Plan for Employment, be hereby
approved for implementation by all city departments, divi-
sions, and agencies;
3. That the adoption of the Affirmative Action Plan is not an
admission on the part of the City that the emplo jnentprac-
tices and policies of the City are in any . in violat on
of federal laws and regulations.
4. That this Resolution shall take effec immediate)
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Assistant City Attorney McCaa read a Resolution of the City Council
of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, Approving the Affirmative Action
Plan for Contractors and Businesses Under the Provisions of the Community
Development Block Grant Program.
Alderman Morris made a motion, seconded by Alderman Cooper, to adopt
the Resolution. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows:
AYE: Aldermen: Sumpter, Brasfield, Burnett, Cooper, Dalton,
Guin, Horton, Jackson, Morris.
NO: Aldermen: None.
lw, The Resolution passed and was assigned Resolution No. 1014, which reads
as follows: (On page 145)
Mayor Chitman Stated the next Resolution - Resolution No. 5 was
withdrawn from the agenda.
Assistant City Attorney McCaa read an Ordinance changing the
selection of the members of the West Memphis Utility Commission designating
One (1) Member to be Elected from Each Ward of the City and Two (2) Members
to be elected at Large and for Other Purposes. Read for the first time.
Alderman Burnett made a motion, seconded by Alderman Cooper, to
approve the Ordinance on its first reading. Lengthy discussion.
Alderman Sumpter made a motion, seconded by Alderman Guin, to amend the
Ordinance as follows:
Section 2: Line four after Utility Commission: delete the next
sentence.
Section 1: Under Appointments change: Line six (6) to read:
Five (5) Commissioners shall be elected by positions
of at large.
Title: Change Line 5 to read: The City and Five (5) Members To Be
Section 3: Change Line three to read: five (5) Commission Members
at large of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas.
Lengthy discussion. Alderman Guin called for the question. Upon voice
vote, Alderperson Jackson voted "NAY". The vote was 8 "Ayes" and 1 "Nay".
Upon roll call vote on the amendment, the voting was as follows:
AYE: Aldermen: Sumpter, Burnett, Guin, Jackson, Morris.
NO: Aldermen: Brasfield, Cooper, Dalton, Horton.
The voting being 5 "AYES' and 4 "NAYS", the Mayor voted "NAY". The motion
to amend the Ordinance Failed.
Upon roll call vote to approve the Ordinance on its first reading, the
voting was as follows:
AYE: Aldermen: Sumpter, Burnett, Cooper, Jackson.
NO: Aldermen: Brasfield, Dalton, Guin, Horton, Morris.
The motion Failed.
to REPORTS:
Mayor Chitman stated that The Community Development Agency had requested
more time to abid by the Resolution that was passed requiring them to turn
over their funds to the City Treasurer. Also, he had answers from from one
commission but not from the other one. Discussion. Alderperson Jackson
made the motion, seconded by Alderman Horton, to give the Community
Development Agency and The Airport Commission sixty (60) days to comply.
Upon voice vote of the Council, the voting was unanimous. The motion passed.
Mayor Chitman stated he had a letter from the Memphis Showboats on
Showboat West Memphis Day. The Arkansas Chapter of Arthritis would have
"Arresting Day". There would be a seminar with West Memphis as the host,
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about fifteen or twenty-five educators, Arkansas Univeristy at Jonesboro,
in conjunction with the West Memphis Chamber of Commerce. Discussion.
The Council requested Mayor Chitman to check into the program and
advise the Council.
Alderman Horton, discussed the Blue Devil sign that is at the end
of Rich Road and the service road. The sign would have to be moved when
the construction of the new exit starts. City Beautiful stated they
had someone that would take the sign down. Discussion. Alderman
Horton made the motion, seconded by Alderman Dalton, to have the
City Beautiful Committee take the sign down until it can be re-
erected. Upon voice vote of the Council, the voting was unanimous.
The motion Passed.
COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Alderperson Jackson, stated the Police Commission request the
Council to give them permission to destroy records. Discussion.
Alderperson Jackson made a motion, Alderman Cooper seconded, to grant
permission to the Police Department to destroy records. (Attached) .
Upon voice vote of the Council, the voting was unanimous. The motion
Passed. Alderperson Jackson is to oversee the destruction of the
records.
Alderperson Jackson discussed the longevity plan, where policemen that
had been with the department would make more than the ones that had been
there a shorter length of time with the same rating. Discussion. Advised
Alderperson to have Chief Ralph take this up with the Budget Commission.
Alderperson Jackson discussed the Indianapolis Plan, where off duty
policemen took their patrol cars home. Discussion. Alderperson Jackson
made a motion, seconded by Alderman Guin, to adopt the Indianapolis Plan
where the patrol cars are taken home by the people they are assigned to.
Upon roll call vote, the voting is as follows:
AYE: Aldermen: Sumpter, Brasfield, Burnett, Cooper, Dalton, Guin,
Horton, Jackson, Morris.
NO: Aldermen: None.
The motion Passed.
At this time Alderman Brasfield was excused from the meeting.
Alderman Guin, Parks Commission, stated the Parks Commission was
going to rebid for the truck with eight cylinders or a large 6.
Alderman Morris, Budget Commission, stated the Budget Commission
had approved the following Budget change.
MUNICIPAL COURT:
Office Equipment A/C# 143-903-0O Increase $150.00
Office A/C# 143-512-00 Decrease $150.00
Reason: To purchase secretarial chair.
Alderman Morris made a motion, seconded by Alderman Burnett, to
approve the budget change. Upon voice vote of the Council, the voting
was unanimous. The motion Passed.
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RESOLUTION NO. JO 11-1
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS,
ARKANSAS, APPROVING THE AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN FOR CONTRACTORS
AND BUSINESSES UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the City of West Memphis is undertaking projects and activities
with federal financial assistance available through the Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) Program under the provisions of Title I of the Housing and
Community Development Act, as amended through the Housing and Community Devel-
liv opment Act of 1981; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of West Memphis is cognizant of
the responsibilities of the City for taking steps to expand employment oppor-
tunities for low- and moderate-income residents of West Memphis and for
creating and maintaining a climate of equal employment opportunity; and
WHEREAS, an Affirmative Action Plan for Contractors and Businesses,
dated January 1985, has been prepared by the Community Development Agency of
West Memphis for the purpose of meeting the goals and responsibilities of the
City of West Memphis; and
WHEREAS, the Affirmative Action Plan for Contractors and Businesses was
considered at this regular meeting of the City Council of the City of West
Memphis and found to be acceptable for its intended purposes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS:
1. That the Affirmative Action Plan for Contractors and Businesses,
Addendum No. 6 to the Section 3 Compliance Plan, be hereby approved as a
reflection of the City of West Memphis' commitment to the expansion of
employment opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents of West Mem-
phis and the development and maintenance of equal employment opportunities
through the CDBG Program.
2. That the Affirmative Action Plan for Contractors and Businesses
shall remain valid for the life of the CDBG Program; it is recognized that
the Plan may be amended from time to time, as necessary, and that each amend-
ment shall be subject to the approval by the City Council of the City of West
Memphis. .
3. That the City Clerk of the City of West Memphis be hereby directed
to file one copy of the Affirmative Action Plan for Contractors and Businesses
with this Resolution in the official journal of the--a-ttTlons of the City
Council of the City of West Memphis.
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Alderman Cooper gave the Small Claims Committee report. Alderman
Cooper stated he had a small claim for $24.72. The Sanitation Department
picked up two new garbage cans. Limbs were placed in the cans to be
picked up and emptied by the grappler. Discussion. Alderman Morris
stated the person called the Sanitation Department and asked permission
to put the limbs in the cans and was assured the grappler would not hurt
the cans and they would not be picked up. Discussion. Alderman Burnett
made a motion, seconded by Alderman Cooper, that under the circumstances
the Sanitation Department be charged this $24.72 and the claim be paid.
Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows:
AYE: Aldermen: Sumpter, Burnett, Cooper, Guin, Horton,
Jackson, Morris.
N0: Aldermen: Dalton.
The motion Passed.
Alderman Sumpter in the absence of Alderman Shelton gave the
Sanitation Commission Report. Stating the Aldermen needed to start
thinking about what the City was doing to do when the land fill closed.
He requested some input from the Council Members.
Alderman Guin recognized Assistant City Attorney James McCaa, stating
that Mr. McCaa had been an asset to the City and he would be missed.
Alderman Horton stated there would be a short meeting of the
Public Works Commission on Tuesday, May 21st, at 4:30 p.m.
At this time Alderman Cooper was excused from the meeting.
Alderman Burnett requested that Dan Craft or Wyman Morgan see
that each Council Member has a up to date Code Book. After a count
eight code books need to be ordered. Alderman Burnett made the
motion, seconded by Alderman Guin, to purchase Code Books (8) for
all members who do not have one. Upon roll call vote, the voting was
as follows:
AYE: Aldermen: Sumpter, Bu.rnett, Dalton, Guin, Horton, Jackson, Morris.
NO: Aldermen: None.
The motion Passed.
Alderman Burnett discussed the fact that Mr. Goerge, Code Enforcement,
had discovered a large number of pieces of property that were on the tax
books in the City of West Memphis name. A number of these pieces of
property have houses, businesses, etc. on them so therefore they are not
owned by the City, and the people who do own it are not paying taxes on the
property. Discussion. Alderman Horton stated he had a list of the
property that the City owned and should be pretty much up to date. This
needs to be clarified and off the record.
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Being no other business to come before the City Council at
this time, Alderman Burnett made a motion, seconded by Alderman
Horton, to adjourn. Upon voice vote of the Council, the voting
was unanimous.
The meeting adjourned at 4:22 p.m.
PASSED and APPROVED this up day, of 4,4AA R , ,
Imp 1985.
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Mayor
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City Clerk