November 5, 2015 MINUTES
WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL
November 5, 2015
A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on Thursday, November 5, 2015 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 1:30 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, Marco McClendon, Willis
Mondy, James Holt, Melanie Hutchinson, Lorraine Robinson, Tracy Catt, Ramona Taylor, and Helen Harris.
Absent was: Councilors, Taz Tyrone and James Pulliaum. Quorum being present, Mayor Johnson proceeded
with the meeting.
MINUTES
Councilor Catt moved, seconded by Councilor Robinson to dispense with the reading of the minutes of
October 15, 2015 City Council meeting and approve them as submitted. Upon voice vote, the voting was
unanimous to approve.
OLD BUSINESS
2"d READING AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
4112 EAST SERVICE ROAD ALLOWING A TOWING AND RECOVERY FACILITY IN A C-2, COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the SECOND time. Councilor Catt made a motion, seconded by
Councilor 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. Councilor McClendon
made a motion, seconded by Councilor Robinson to approve the ordinance. Upon voice vote, the voting was
unanimous. The Ordinance was adopted and assigned No. 2386.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilor Robinson made a motion, seconded by Councilor Taylor to suspend the rules and the title only be read
of R-1, 0-1, 0-2, and 0-3. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
R-1 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF VISA
CORPORATE CREDIT CARD IN THE NAME OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS-POLICE DEPARTMENT,
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
City Attorney Peeples read the Resolution. Councilor Robinson made a motion, seconded by Councilor Mondy to
approve. Mayor Johnson explained the Legislative Audit requested the Police Department not use cash when
traveling. This card will allow them to charge their hotel rooms while away at training and meetings. Upon voice
vote, the voting was unanimous. The Resolution was adopted and assigned No. 2091.
0-1 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 401
GLEN BAILEY DRIVE, ALLOWING A 125' SELF SUPPORT COMMUNICATION TOWER IN AN I-1,
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT FOR THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS UTILITY COMMISSION
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST time.
0-2 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT1950
PORT ROAD, ALLOWING A 125' SELF SUPPORT COMMUNICATION TOWER IN AN I-1, INDUSTRIAL
DISTRICT FOR ENTERGY
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST time.
0-3 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 14.52.010 AND SECTION 14.52.050(B)OF THE WEST
MEMPHIS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING WASTEWATER TREATMENT TO INCLUDE A DEFINITION OF
"PHARMACEUTICAL DRUG" TO PROHIBIT THE DISCHARGE OF SPECIFIC ITEMS, INCLUDING
PHARMACEUTICAL DRUGS, AND TO ESTABLISH A SURCHARGE FOR THE DISCHARGE OF
WASTEWATER HAVING EXCESSIVE LEVELS OF BOD, TSS, OR OIL AND GREASE, TO MAKE TECHNICAL
: REVISIONS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST time.
PERMISSION REQUEST
Councilor Taylor made a motion, seconded by Councilor Catt to approve the Planning Commission
Recommendations as submitted. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to approve. (See attached)
Councilor Taylor made a motion, seconded by Councilor Robinson to approve Mayor Johnson sign a contract
between the City of West Memphis and Mid-South Utility Consultants, LLC. Upon voice vote, the voting was
unanimous.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Public Works Committee—Councilor Taylor reported the Committee reviewed a copy of the Arkansas Litter
Control Act. She said this law might better serve the City when trying to prosecute cases through the court
system. One particular section of the law stated that money from fines collected could be deposited into the city
general fund to be used by Keep West Memphis Beautiful. The Public Works Department is still looking into
offering rewards for the arrest and conviction of people illegally dumping. They will also create some public
awareness ads for the cable access channel and an ad to be sent out by the West Memphis Chamber. The total
for recycling in October was 12,660 pounds. They have received the containers to start the paint recycle
collection program and will advertise this program on City Channel 17. The Sanitation Department did a tire
sweep this past weekend and picked up 4 truckloads of tires. They plan to do another sweep this weekend.
Phillip Sorrell reported at the meeting they have evaluated the Letters of Interest for Construction Engineers for
Southland Phase 3 and selected Sorrell-Smith Engineering. They are preparing their draft contract for City and
AHTD to review. Once approved, it will be brought before council. The Trailhead preconstruction conference
was held this past month and construction is set to begin.
Insurance Committee—Councilor Taylor reported the Committee recommends the City Council accept the bid of
United Health Care for city employees in 2016. Councilor Taylor made a motion, seconded by Councilor
Hutchinson to accept the bid of United Health Care for all qualified city employees beginning January 1, 2016.
She explained the coverage will be the same as this year but, by not keeping the plan with CIGNA, it will save the
city an increase of$420,000 in premiums next year. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
Budget Committee—Councilor Catt said the Budget Committee met and reviewed the policy of the employees
receiving their bonus check the early part of December. They approved the recommendation from Administration
to change city employees receiving their check the first of December, to getting it before Thanksgiving. Councilor
Catt made a motion, seconded by Mondy to give out the city bonus checks to city employees before
Thanksgiving. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. He also reported the 2016 budget will be presented to
the City Council by November 30th and meetings will begin early or mid-December at 4:00 pm for 7 to 10 days.
CITIZENS REQUESTS
Anita Lewis—716 Purdue—She is the President of the Board of Directors of the LR Jackson Girls Club. She
wanted everyone to know that they are open and activities are going on. They do keep the doors locked for the
safety of the children but, you can ring the doorbell or call her any time if you need in.
Berry Brown—complained about trees growing in the ditches and expressed concern with flooding.
Pastor Anthony King- invited the community to attend"A Night of Unity" and get a free Thanksgiving dinner on
November 17th from 6pm—8pm at The Faith International Ministry Center Church located at 805 S. 14th
Having no further business to come before the City Council, Councilor Taylor moved, second by Councilor Catt to
adjourn. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 1:45 p.m.
PASSED and APPROVED this 19th day of November, 2015.
WILLIAM H. JOHNSON, MAYOR
ATTEST:
P ' ' 'RA, CITY CLERK
Minutes prepared by Cindy Greenwood, Sr. Deputy City Clerk
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CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS
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Planning and Development
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TO: Mayor William H. Johnson and City Council Members
FROM: Christine Byrd, Planning Commission Coordinator
DATE: October 9, 2015
RE: Recommendations from the Planning Commission meeting held on Wednesday,
September 30, 2015,to the Mayor and City Council, on Thursday, October 15,
2015.
I. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Special Use Permit,B & D Towing& Recovery,4112 E. Service Road
Application Case#SUP-01-15—The West Memphis Planning Commission
recommended to approve the SUP for Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Casper, for the property located
at 4112 E. Service Road. This property contains 5.10 acres and is zoned C-2,
Commercial.
After review and discussion the Commission recommended to allow the SUP to allow
Mr. &Mrs. Casper to operate a Towing and Recovery Facility at this location, subject to:
1. The DRC approval in regards to: site proof fencing to screen wrecked vehicles
and landscaping.
(See Ordinance in Packet.)
RECEIVED
OCT 12 2015
CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
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CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS
West Memphis, Arkansas 72301
Planning and Development
Ph#(870)732-7520
MEMO
TO: Mayor William H. Johnson and City Council Members
FROM: Christine Byrd, Planning Commission Coordinator
DATE: October 30, 2015
RE: Recommendations from the Planning Commission meeting held on Wednesday,
October 28, 2015, to the Mayor and City Council, on Thursday,November 5,
2015.
I. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Special Use Permit, 125' Self Support Tower, 1950 Port Road,
Application Case# SUP-07-15 —The West Memphis Planning Commission reviewed
and discussed the SUP for Entergy, for the property located at 1950 Port Road. Entergy
has an existing Sub-Station at this location and the tower is being added for use by
Entergy only, to monitor and for switch purposes, to support the Regional Grid. This
property contains approximately 60.94 acres and is zoned I-2, Industrial.
West Memphis Airport Manager, Linda Avery, addressed the Commission and stated that
they have reviewed the request/ location and the proposed 125' tower will meet the
Airport's Guidelines, in regards to height, for this location.
After review and discussion the Commission recommended to approve the SUP to allow
Entergy to construct a 125' Self Support Tower at 1950 Port Road.
(See Ordinance in Packet.)
B. Special Use Permit, 125' Self Support Tower, 401 Glen Bailey Drive,
Application Case# SUP-08-15—The West Memphis Planning Commission reviewed
and discussed the SUP for the City of West Memphis Utility Commission, for the
property located at 401 Glen Bailey Drive. The City of West Memphis Utility
Commission has an existing Sub-Station at this location and the tower is being added for
use by West Memphis Utility only, to monitor and for switch purposes,to support the
Regional Grid. This property contains approximately 4.27 acres and is zoned I-1,
Industrial.
RECEIVED
NOV 0 2 2015
CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE