November 11 2015 MINUTES
WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL
November 19, 2016
A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on Thursday, November 19, 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 1:30 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, James Holl, Tar Tyrone, Melanie Hutchinson, Lorraine Robinson, Tracy
Cali, James Pulliaum, Ramona Taylor, and Helen Harris. Absent was: Councilors, Marco McClendon and Willis
Mondy. Quorum being present, Mayor Johnson proceeded with the meeting.
LBID OPENINGS
Bids for West Memphis Utility Commission Tree Trimmino for 2016 were opened at 1:00 pm and copies of the bid
tabulation were given to the City Council. Councilor Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilor Taylor to
accept the bids as presented and refer to the Utility Commission for final disposition. Upon voice vote, the voting
was unanimous.
MINUTES
Councilor Catt moved, seconded by Councilor Pulliaum to dispense with the reading of the minutes of
November 5, 2015 City Council meeting and approve them as submitted. Upon voice vote, the voting was
unanimous to approve.
OLD BUSINESS
2n° Reading AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
401 GLEN BAILEY DRIVE,ALLOWING A 126' SELF SUPPORT COMMUNICATION TOWER IN AN I.1,
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT FOR THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS UTILITY COMMISSION
Councilor Taylor made a motion, seconded by Councilor Harris to table the Ordinance indefinitely. Upon voice
vote, the voting was unanimous.
2n0 Reading AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT1950 PORT ROAD,ALLOWING A 126' SELF SUPPORT COMMUNICATION TOWER IN AN I-1,
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT FOR ENTERGY
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the SECOND time.
2ND Reading AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 14.52.010 AND SECTION 14.52.060(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 SECOND time. Councilor Harris made a motion, seconded by
Councilor Tyrone to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on the third and final 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 Taylor to approve the Ordinance. Upon voice vote, the voting
was unanimous. The Ordinance was adopted and assigned No.2387.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilor Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilor Taylor to suspend the rules and the title only be read
of R-1, R-2, R-3, and 0-1, -0-9. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
R-1 A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE AMOUNTS OF LIENS IMPOSED ON CERTAIN PROPERTIES
FOR DEMOLITION CONTRACTED BY THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE 1141.
City Attorney Peeples read the Resolution. Councilor Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilor Taylor to
L approve. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The Resolution was adopted and assigned No. 2092.
R-2 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN EASEMENT FOR UNDERGROUND FACILITIES FROM THE CITY
OF WEST MEMPHIS TO DIAMOND PIPELINE, LLC,AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CLERK TO
SIGN THE EASEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
City Attorney Peeples read the Resolution. Councilor Taylor made a motion, seconded by Councilor Harris to
approve the Resolution. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows:
AYES: None
NAYS: Councilors: Holt, Tyrone, Hutchinson, Robinson, Catt, Pulliaum, Taylor, and Harris
The motion to approve FAILED.
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R-3 A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS TO UTILIZE
FEDERAL-AID FUNDS FOR THE DELTA REGIONAL RIVER PARK TRAIL PROJECT
City Attorney Peeples read the Resolution. Councilor Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilor Taylor to
approve. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The Resolution was adopted and assigned No.2093.
0-1 AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR THE PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING
SERVICES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST time.
0-2
A
CE WAIVING
ITIVE BIDDING FOR CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE CITY I
OF WE TN EMPH ISANDWEST MEMPHIS TECONOMICAL DEVELOPMENT TO BE PROVIDED BY GASKILL
STRATEGIES, LLC,AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST time.
0-3 AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR THE PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING
SERVICES IN REGULATORY AND OTHER MATTERS PROVIDED BY DAVID WILSON, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST time.
0-4 AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR THE PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING
SERVICES IN REGULATORY AND OTHER MATTERS TO BE PROVIDED BY A J ROWE AND ASSOCIATES,
INC., AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST time.
0-5 AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING ON DENTAL INSURANCE AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST time.
O.6 AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR CONSULTING SERVICES AND
ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION FOR THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS AND THE WEST MEMPHIS
ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION COMMISSION TO BE TO BE PROVIDED BY RED DELUXE, LLC,AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES +
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST time.
0-7 AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF MOTOR FUEL,AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST time. Councilor Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by
Councilor Robinson to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on the second reading. City Attorney Peeples
read the Ordinance for the SECOND time. Councilor Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilor Taylor to
further suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on the third and final reading. Upon voice vote, the voting was
unanimous. Councilor Catt made a motion, seconded by Councilor Pulliaum to amend the ordinance, last line, to
read This Ordinance shall be void January 1, 2017. Upon voice vote the voting was unanimous. City Attorney
Peeples read the Ordinance for the third and final time, as amended. Councilor Pulliaum made a motion,
seconded by Councilor Harris to approve the Ordinance as amended. Upon voice vote, the voting was
unanimous. The Ordinance was adopted and assigned No. 2388.
0-8 AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES,
APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS AND THE WEST MEMPHIS
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST time.
0-9 AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR AERIAL SPRAYING, GROUND SPRAYING
AND OTHER MOSQUITO CONTROL EFFORTS,AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST time. r
PERMISSION REQUEST
Councilor Robinson made a motion, seconded by Councilor Pulliaum to release the Southland funds in the
amount of$17,351.95 to LR Jackson Girls Club and Mayor Johnson's Charity Day funds in the amount of$236.27
to Mount Olive Baptist Church. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Airport Commission- Councilor Robinson reported several components of the Master Plan Update are in
progress. Sub-consultants are working on wetlands and biological surveys, a cultural survey, and aerial mapping
of the airport. It was reported by Airport Manager, Lynda Avery that the increased runway pavement strengths
have been published by FM. The pavement is rated to accommodate aircraft weighing up to 104,000 lbs.
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Park Commission-Lorenzo Parker brought the City Council up to date on what's been going on in the Park
Department. He also said a community meeting needs to be held so he can apply for grants to upgrade
Hightower and Rowe Park.
CITIZENS REQUESTS
Anita Lewis-716 Purdue-She thanked the City Council for meeting with the LR Jackson Girl's Club Board of
Directors and releasing the funds.
Frank Martin, Finance Director announced the bonus checks will be released at 11:00 on Wednesday before
Thanksgiving.
Having no further business to come before the City Council, Councilor Pulliaum moved, second by Councilor
Taylor to adjourn. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 1:55 p.m.
PASSED and APPROVED this 3rd day of December, 2015.
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Minutes prepared by Cindy Greenwood, Sr. Deputy City Clerk
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11/19/2015 TREE TRIMMING FOR 2016
HOURLY AREA WORK POUND
ABC PROFESSIONAL TREE SERVICE $201.34 1 $66,655.00 NO BID
201 FLINT RIDGE RD. 2 $34,458.00
WEBSTER, TX 77598 3 $20,860.00
DAVIS TREE SERVICE $185.00 1 NO BID NO BID
33265 TASER RD. 2 NO BID
ARKANSAS CITY, KS 67005 3 NO BID
WEST TREE SERVICE $171.25 1 $94,443.60 NO BID
6300 FORBING RD. 2 $62,926.88
LITTLE ROCK,AR 72209 3 $47,274.60
WOLF TREE INC. $180.07 1 $84,257.05 $0.26
3310 GREEN WAY DR. 2 $50,461.66
KNOXVILLE,TN 37918 3 $36,304.08