May 21, 2015 MINUTES
WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL
May 21, 2015
A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on Thursday, May 21, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. in the City
Council Chambers at City Hall, 205 S. Redding, West Memphis, Arkansas.
Invocation was given by John Rech. Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 1:35 p.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: Willis Mondy, Taz Tyrone, Melanie Hutchinson, Lorraine Robinson, Tracy
Catt, James Pulliaum, Ramona Taylor, and Helen Harris. Absent: Councilor Marco McClendon and James Holt.
Quorum being present, Mayor Johnson proceeded with the meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Johnson called a Public Hearing to Order on the question of the adoption of an ordinance authorizing the
issuance of not to exceed$2,500,000 principal amount of industrial development revenue bonds on application of
EFCO Corp., an Iowa corporation (the"Company"). Mayor Johnson asked if there was anyone present to speak
against the bond issue. Mayor Johnson asked if there was anyone present to speak for the bond issue. Hearing
none, Mayor Johnson closed the Public Hearing at 1:40 p.m.
MINUTES
Councilor Catt moved, seconded by Councilor Pulliaum to dispense with the reading of the minutes of
May 7, 2015 City Council meeting and approve them as submitted. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to
approve.
OLD BUSINESS
3rd READING AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1598
THOMPSON,ALLOWING A 150' CELL TOWER IN AN I-1 INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
City Attorney Peeples read Ordinance for the third and final time. There are two conditions of zoning added to
this special permit use(1)the tower will be a flag pole design and (2)there will always be a flag maintenance
company to inspect the tower every quarter and if the flag needs replacing, they will replace it. Councilor
Robinson made a motion, seconded by Councilor Pulliaum to approve the Ordinance with the added conditions.
Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The Ordinance was adopted and assigned No. 2379.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilor Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilor Taylor to suspend the rules and read the title only of
0-1 and 0-2. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to approve.
0-1 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORING THE ISSUANCE OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS
TO FINANCE CERTAIN INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES; AUTHORIZING THE LEASING OF SUCH FACILITIES TO
EFCO CORP.; AUTHORIZING A TRUST INDENTURE SECURING THE BONDS; AUTHORIZING THE SALE
OF THE BONDS; AUTHORIZING AND PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS PERTAINING THERETO;AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST time. Councilor Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by
Councilor Taylor 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. Councilor Pulliaum
made a motion, seconded by Councilor Harris 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. Councilor Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilor Harris to adopt the Ordinance.
Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to approve. The Ordinance was adopted and assigned No. 2380.
Councilor Catt made a motion, seconded by Councilor Taylor to adopt the Emergency Clause Section 12. Upon
voice vote, the voting was unanimous to approve. The Ordinance and the Emergency Clause were adopted.
0-2 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 108
DOVER ROAD, ALLOWING AN APARTMENT IN A C-1, COMMERCIAL DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF WEST
MEMPHIS
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST time.
Councilor Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilor Harris to add R-1 to the agenda. Upon voice vote, the
voting was unanimous.
Councilor Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilor Taylor to suspend the rules and read the Resolution
by title only. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
R-1 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2015 BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF WEST
MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS,AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
City Attorney Peeples read the Resolution. Councilor Catt made a motion, seconded by Councilor Pulliaum to
approve the Resolution. Upon voice vote, the motion was approved by a unanimous vote. The Resolution was
adopted and assigned No. 2079.
PERMISSION REQUESTS
Councilor Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilor Taylor to approve the MPO Contract FY2016. Upon
voice vote, the voting was unanimous to approve.
Councilor Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilor Taylor to approve the Planning Commission
recommendations dated May 12, 2015. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous, with the exception of
Councilor Catt and he abstained. (Copy attached)
COMMITTEE REPORTS
AIRPORT COMMISSION—Councilor Robinson reported the warranty items for the Runway Rehab Project have
been addressed. Phase 2 of the North Apron Rehab Project is underway. The Airport Commission approved
Amendment#10 to the Agreement for Professional Engineering Services for the upcoming Asphalt Overlay
Project. The Airport Commission selected the low bidder APAC-TN. Airport Manager Lynda Avery was
successful in obtaining a Department of Aeronautics grant to help fund this project.
FIRE COMMISSION—Councilor Catt reported on the Fire Commission meetings held on April 8th and May 13th,
The new tornado sirens have been installed and will be tested each Wednesday at noon. The software for the
new radio equipment is being installed and waiting on repeater on the Sheriffs tower. There has been one
promotion, Private Blake Jackson to Paramedic. Bi-Racial Committee met May 5, 2015. EMS collection as of
5-5-15 is$130,935.35.
BUDGET COMMITTEE—Councilor Catt reported the Budget Committee recommended (R-1) be added to the
agenda and adopted. (previously adopted)
CITIZEN REQUESTS
David Cocke, Atty. Present representing a client wanting to purchase the property at the Mayfair Apartments. He 1111
said he was aware that the property had been condemned, but asked the City Council to postpone awarding the
demolition bid to allow them to complete the sale of the property and subsequent redevelopment plans for a new
investor. Viet Ha Do, President of MLR, the current Mayfair ownership group came forward also asking the
demolition be postponed. Attorney Cocke said the new property owner has agreed to maintain the property and
keep the grass mowed and hire security over the next year. He also stated it was his understanding the$30,000
grass lien had been paid off by the new property owner. Lengthy discussion was held including a report from
Paul Luker, Director of Community Development and Planning and Development who suggested the bids not be
awarded until the first meeting in July. Councilor Taylor made a motion, seconded by Councilor Robinson to not
proceed with the demolition until July 2, 2015.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilor Pulliaum said this is Military Appreciation Month and asked everyone to keep our service men and
women in their prayers.
Councilor Mondy asked the Public Works Committee and Police Commission to have a joint meeting Thursday
after A&P Commission meets.
Councilor Harris announced the Wonder High School Reunion is this weekend and welcomed everyone
attending.
Having no further business to come before the City Council, Councilor Taylor made a motion, seconded by
Councilor Pulliaum to adjourn. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 2:12 pm.
PASSED and APPROVED this 4th day of June, 2015.
WILLIAM H. JOHNSO , MAYOR
ATTEST
PARA, CITY CLERK
Minutes prepared by Cindy Greenwood, Sr. Deputy City Clerk
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TO: Mayor William H. Johnson and City Council Members
FROM: Christine Byrd, Planning Commission Coordinator
DATE: May 12, 2015
RE: Recommendations from the Planning Commission meeting held on Wednesday,
May 6, 2015,to the Mayor and City Council, on Thursday, May 21, 2015.
I. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Special Use Permit,Application Cs#SUP-03-15—The West Memphis
Planning Commission recommended to grant a Special Use Permit request for the
property owner(s),Dover, LLC,to allow an apartment in a C-1, Commercial District.
(See Ordinance in packet.)
II. SUBDIVISIONS
A. Final Plat—Lot 1, Paschall Truck Lines Subdivision,Application
Case# 01-15—The West Memphis Planning Commission recommended to approve the
Final Plat of Paschall Truck Lines Subdivision, for the property owner Guaranty Loan
and Real Estate. This property is located at 1800 N. College Blvd. and contains 18.69
acres.
Approval is subject to the following criteria:
1. Proper execution of all Certificates;
2. Installation of grading and drainage improvements as required by the Department
of Public Works;
3. Approval of the improvement plans by the West Memphis Utility Department, as
to easements;
Planning Commission Recommendations
May 12,2015
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4. Installation of storm water management requirements and other improvements, as
required by the City Engineer.
III. ADJOURNMENT