02/18/2016 MINUTES
WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL
February 18, 2016
A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 1:30
p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 205 S. Redding, West Memphis, Arkansas.
BLACK HISTORY PRESENTATION
Mayor Johnson turned the floor over to Councilor Lorraine Robinson for a Black History Presentation.
Councilor Robinson honored several African American Leaders for their contributions to the Civil Rights
Movement. She also honored three African American long time business owners in West Memphis.
Invocation was given by Pastor John Rech. Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 1:36 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: Tracy Catt, James Pulliaum, Ramona Taylor,
Marco McClendon, James Holt, Melanie Hutchinson, and Lorraine Robinson. Absent was: Councilors,
Helen Harris, Taz Tyrone and Willis Mondy. Quorum being present, Mayor Johnson proceeded with the
meeting at 2:12.
BID OPENINGS
Bids for West Memphis Utilities SCADA, Public Works Department Ingram Blvd., West(Southland Drive)
Job 110610 and Community Development Agency ADFA Bid List were opened at 1:00 and copies of the
bid tabulations were given to the City Council. Councilor Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilor
Robinson to accept the bids for West Memphis Utilities and refer to the Utility Commission for final
disposition. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. Councilor Pulliaum made a motion, seconded
by Councilor Taylor to accept the bids for the Public Works Department and refer them to the Public
Works Commission for final disposition. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. Councilor Pulliaum
made a motion, seconded by Councilor Robinson to accept the bids for the Community Development and
refer them back for further evaluation. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. (See attached)
MINUTES
Councilor Catt moved, seconded by Councilor Pulliaum to dispense with the reading of the minutes of
February 4, 2016 City Council meeting and approve them as submitted. Upon voice vote, the voting was
unanimous to approve.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Councilor Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilor Taylor to suspend the rules and read the title
only of R-1 and 0-1 thru 0-4. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
R-1 A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AECOM CORPORATION FOR PROFESSIONAL
ENGINEERING/ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES AND TO APPROVE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS AND AECOM CORPORATION, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
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 approved and
assigned No. 2099.
0-1 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION FIVE OF ORDINANCE 2361 REGARDING THE
SALARY FOR THE OFFICE OF CITY CLERK AND TO AMEND THE SALARY FOR THE OFFICE OF
CITY TREASURER FOR THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS,ARKANSAS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST time.
0-2 AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF A USED 2014
JOHN DEER EXCAVATOR, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST time. Councilor McClendon 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 McClendon 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. City
Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the THIRD time. Councilor Pulliaum made a motion, seconded
by Councilor Taylor to approve. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The Ordinance was
approved and assigned No.2401. Councilor Taylor made a motion, seconded by Councilor Pulliaum to
adopt the Emergency Clause Section 2. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The Ordinance
and the Emergency Clause was adopted and will become effective immediately.
0-3 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 8.04.120 OF THE WEST MEMPHIS MUNICIPAL
CODE,TO SET GARBAGE COLLECTION FEES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST time.
0-4 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
401 GLEN BAILEY DRIVE,ALLOWING A 125' MONOPOLE COMMUNICATION TOWER IN AN I-1,
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT FOR ENTERGY
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST time
PERMISSION REQUESTS sui
Councilor Taylor made a motion, seconded by Councilor Pulliaum to table permission to accept the
Community Development Block Grant Entitlement Program Final Statements of Community Development
Objectives and Projected use of funds until the next City Council meeting. Upon voice vote, the voting
was unanimous. The City Council agreed to meet at noon prior to the next City Council Meeting to
discuss this matter.
Councilor Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilor Taylor to approve the Planning Commission
recommendations as presented. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. (See attached)
Councilor Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilor Taylor to approve the destruction of 2010
financial records in the Finance Department, with Councilor Holt to witness the destruction. Upon voice
vote, the voting was unanimous.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Public Works Committee—Councilor Taylor reported they met to discuss the Sanitation rate increase and
purchasing a used excavator for the Street Department.
Airport Commission—Councilor Robinson reported a Public Meeting will be held to obtain public input
regarding the 20 Year Master Plan March 8th at 5:30 in the City Council Chambers. The Environmental
Division of the Tennessee Department of Transportation requested the Airports input on their two
proposals for construction phasing for the 1-55 Interchange improvement. Neither a 9 month closing of
the 1-55 Bridge, nor a 6 year, 2 lane closure, rerouting all truck traffic to 1-40 was acceptable. The Airport
responded with concurrence for a third option submitted by the MPO Committee which would not close
the bridge and would realize an improved cost/benefit and timeline. They also accepted the low bid for
mowing from Landscape Workshop, LW.
Budget Committee—Councilor Catt reported he handed out a West Memphis Utility Commission
Department Pay Rate increase to the City Council, but asked that the approval for pay raises for the
Utility Department be referred to the next City Council Meeting so that he can get with John Rimmer and
go over the totals.
CITIZENS REQUESTS
Anna Ruth Clark and Ester Wooten came forward to inform the City Council, and also the public, that the
Gospel Showcase will be held in West Memphis on March 3—5th, 2016 at the Clarion Hotel. Ms. Wooten
said they are expecting up to 20,000 people to come to West Memphis for this event. They also said they
will be collecting water to send to Flint, MI on Saturday March 5th
.
Having no further business to come before the Council, Councilor Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by
Councilor Taylor to adjourn. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 2:30
pm.
Passed and approved this 3rd day of March 2016.
.227,Mayor
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Johnson
ATTEST:
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Phillip Para, City Clerk
Minutes prepared by Cindy Greenwood, Sr. Deputy City
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CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS
West MHmph4,Azk en 72901
Pinning and Development
PM(870)752-7520
MEMO
TO: Mayor William H. Johnson and City Council Members
FROM: Christine Byrd, Planning Commission Coordinator
DATE: February 12, 2016
RE: Recommendations from the regular scheduled Planning Commission meeting held
on Wednesday, January 27, 2016, to the Mayor and City Council,on Thursday,
February 18, 2016.
I. Special Use Permit,Tower,401 Glen Bailey Drive,Application.Case#SD-08-
15—The Planning Commission reviewed the Special Use Permit, case# SD-08-
15,presented by EasTex Tower, representing Entergy, for the property located at
401 Glen Bailey Drive. This property is Zoned I-1, Industrial.
This case was referred back to the Planning Commission by the City Council for
further review.
The property owner presented a monopole tower,to be enclosed with a 6' chain
link fence, as their second option. Upon review and discussion, the Planning
Commission recommended to approve the tower, as submitted.
CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS
West Mandela.Adman 78801
Planning and Development
PM(870)732-7520
MEMO
TO: Mayor William H. Johnson and City Council Members
FROM: Christine Byrd, Planning Commission Coordinator
DATE: February 12, 2016
RE: Recommendations from the regular scheduled Planning Commission meeting held
on Wednesday,January 27, 2016,to the Mayor and City Council,on Thursday,
February 18, 2016.
I. Special Use Permit,Tower,401 Glen Bailey Drive,Application,Case#SD-08-
15—The Planning Commission reviewed the Special Use Permit, case# SD-08-
15,presented by EasTex Tower, representing Entergy, for the property located at
401 Glen Bailey Drive. This property is Zoned I-I, Industrial.
This case was referred back to the Planning Commission by the City Council for
further review.
The property owner presented a monopole tower,to be enclosed with a 6' chain
link fence, as their second option. Upon review and discussion,the Planning
Commission recommended to approve the tower, as submitted.
West Memphis Utility Commission
Department Pay Rate
2/18/2016
Utility Administration
Position Current Salary - Range Yearly No.of Employees
General Manager 3,747.00 4,167.00 " 4,683.75 $112,410.00 1
Safety Director 0.00 2,500.00 - 2,853.63 $68,487.12 1
Admin Asst 1,320.00 1,458.00 " 1,676.37 $40,233.60 1
Reception 981.00 1,042.00 ^ 1,126.00 $27,075.00 1
Electrical Department
Position Current Salary - Range _ Yearly No.of Employees
Electrical Supt. 2,898.00 3,125.00 - 3,302.73 $79,289.28 1
Electrical Foreman 2,674.00 2,708.33 - 2,887.82 $69,310.08 1
Senior Lineman 2,439.00 2,600.00 - 2,707.29 $64,974.96 2
Journeyman Lineman 2,277.00 2,400.00 - 2,573.01 $61,752.24 4
4th yr. Lineman 1,850.00 2,000.00 - 2,153.00 $51,672.00 0
3rd yr. Lineman 1,718.00 1,800.00 - 1,931.00 $46,344.00 6
2nd yr.Lineman 1,573.00 1,500.00 - 1,583.00 $37,992.00 1
1st yr. Lineman 1,452.00 1,400.00 - 1,526.00 $36,624.00 1
Groundman 1,166.00 1,200.00 - 1,340.00 $32,160.00 0
Electric Tech 1,673.00 1,600.00 - 1,849.00 $44,376.00 1
Trimmer I Climber 1,320.00 1,350.00 - 1,500.00 $36,000.00 2
Trimmer Helper 1,088.00 1,100.00 - 1,250.00 $30,000.00 1
Senior Trimmer 1,379.00 1,550.00 " 1,773.00 $41,370.00 2
Engineering Deportment
Position Current Salary - Range Year No.of Employees
Asst General Manager 3,460.00 3,542.00 - 3,944.40 $94,665.60 1
GIS Operator 1,522.00 1,667.00 - 1,902.50 $45,660.00 1
Engineer 2,708.00 2,500.00 - 2,789.00 $66,912.00 2
Part-time $10,000.00 1
Environmental Quality Department
Position Current Salary - Raise _ Yearly No.of Employees..
Environment Supervisor 2,120.00 2,250.00 - 2,416.90 $58,003.20 1
Lab Supervisor Tech 1,320.00 1,400.00 - 1,557.60 $37,382.40 I
Pre-treatment Field Tech 1,200.00 1,250.00 - 1,404.00 $33,696.00 1
West Memphis Utility Commission
Department Pay Rate
Meter Department
Position Current Salary - Range Yearly No.of Employees
Supervisor 2,015.00 2,350.00 - 2,520.00 $60,480.00 1
Journey Meterman 1,926.00 1,875.00 - 2,292.00 $55,000.00 1
Meterman 1,845.00 1,830.00 - 2,000.00 $48,000.00 1
Meter Tester 1,449.00 1,562.00 - 1,651.86 $39,644.64 1
Meter Reader 1,260.00 1,360.00 - 1,562.38 $37,497.60 5
Utility Office
Position Current Salary - Range Yearly No.of Employees
Office Manager 2,095.00 2,100.00 - 2,325.00 $53,799.60 1
Asst. Office Manager 1,522.00 1,850.00 - 2,085.14 $50,043.36 1
Serviceman 1,522.00 1,400.00 - 1,567.66 $37,623.84 3
Sr.Customer Service Clerk 1,200.00 1,300.00 - 1,464.00 535,136.00 1
Customer Service Clerk 1,088.00 1,030.00 - 1,251.20 $30,028.80 7
Custodian 981.00 1,000.00 - 1,128.15 $27,075.60 1
Part-time 12.58 hr. $14,000.00 1
Wastewater Department
Position Current Salary - Range Yearly No.of Employees
Foreman 1,589.00 1,750.00 - 2,034.08 $48,818.08 1
Pump Mechanic 1,320.00 1,600.00 - 1,733.33 $41,600.00 2
Utility Plant
Position Current Salary - Range Years No.of Employees
Purchasing Agent 1,934.00 2,000.00 - 2,301.46 $55,235.04 1
Chief Mechanic 1,845.00 1,890.00 - 1,992.60 $47,822.40 1
Mechanic 1,673.00 1,770.00 - 1,890.49 $45,371.76 1
Store Clerk 1,260.00 1,300.00 - 1,562.40 537,497.60 1
Plant Clerk 1,088.00 1,130.00 - 1,207.72 $28,985.28 1
Watchman 981.00 981.00 - 1,128.15 $27,075.60 2
Temp Watchman 11.31 hr. 10.58 hr. - 13.00 hr. $14,000.00 2
• West Memphis Utility Commission
• Department Pay Rate
Wastewater Treatment
Position Current Salary - Range Yearly No.of Employees
Supervisor 2,874.00 2,400.00 - 2,960.22 571,045.00 1
Wastewater 1111 1,875.00 1,700.00 - 1,931.25 $46,350.00 1.
Wastewater III 1,547.00 1,400.00 - 1,600.00 538,400.00 2
Mechanic Operator 1,200.00 1,100.00 '" 1,250.00 $30,000.00 0
Water Department
Position Current Salary - Range Yearly No.of f Employees_
Water Dist Operator 1,845.00 1,950.00 - 2,158.65 $51,807.60 1
Water Treatment Operator 1,845.00 1,950.00 - 2,158.65 $51,807.60 1
Asst.Water Dist.Operator 1,589.00 1,750.00 - 1,922.69 546,144.56 2
Water Operator]]II 1,522.00 1,500.00 - 1,632.00 $39,160.00 0
Water Operator III 1,379.00 1,300.00 - 1,450.00 534,800.00 0
Water Operator 11 1,260.00 1,250.00 - 1,348.20 $32,354.40 1
Water Operator I 1,141.00 1,150.00 - 1,280.00 530,720.00 1
General Maintenance 1,033.00 1,000.00 - 1,157.00 $27,768.00 6
TV Tech 1,589.00 1,500.00 - 1,637.00 $39,280.00 1
Equipment 1,260.00 1,200.00 - 1,348.00 $32,354.00 1
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A WEST MEMPHIS UTILITY COMMISSION
P 0 Box 1868 604 East Cooper
West Memphis, AR 72301
Phone; 870-735-3355 Fax: 870-732-7623
Positon Deleted Yearly Salary
1) Water Superintendent $69,000.00
2) Wastewater Superintendent $46,416.00
3) Utility Engineer $80,001.60
4) Meter Repair $43,856.00
5) Electric Lineman $56,000.00
6) Office Clerk $29,000.00
7) Water Operator (2)@$36,500.00 $73,000.00
Total $397,273.60
Upgrades Salary Range Yearly
.1) Journey Meterman to Control Technician $1875.00-$2292.00 $45,000.00-$55,000.00
$46,224.00 to $55,000.00
Salary Range Yearly
2) Meter Foreman to Meter Superintendent $2350.00-$2520.00 $56,400.00-$60,480.00
$48,360.00 to $60,480.00
(Overtime) (Exempt)
New Position Added to Administration Salary Range Yearly
1) Safety Director-$68,487.00 $2500.00-$2853.63 $60,000.00-$68,487.00
Revised 2/18/2016
BID
INGRAM BLVD. - WEST (SOUTHLAND DR) JOB 110610
CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS
BID DATE: FEBRUARY 16, 2016
BIDDER BID AMOUNT
APAC - TN NO BID
CHANCELLOR BROS. $ 3,534,263.70
CRISP CONSTRACTORS $ 2,693,603.15
WEAVER BAILEY NO BID
VUCON, LLC. NO BID
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Company Total Bid
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