05/19/2016MINUTES
WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL
May 19, 2016
A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. in
the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 205 S. Redding, West Memphis, Arkansas.
Invocation was given by Pastor 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, Councilors, James Holt, Melanie Hutchinson, Lorraine Robinson, Tracy Catt, James
Pulliaum, Ramona Taylor, Helen Harris, Marco McClenden and Willis Mondy. Absent was: City Treasurer
Frank Martin and Councilor Taz Tyrone. Quorum being present, Mayor Johnson proceeded with the
meeting.
BID OPENING:
PARKS DEPARTMENT -INFIELD DIRT WORK -KENNETH JOHNSON, PURCHASING AGENT
Councilor Robinson moved, seconded by Councilor Pulliaum to refer bid to Park Commission for
disposition. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT- DEMOLITION BIDS- ALVALU SIDES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT- DEMOLITION BIDS- ALVALU SIDES
Councilor Pulliaum moved, seconded by Councilor Taylor to refer both Planning & Development
demolition bids and Community Development demolition bids to the Planning & Development
Department. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
MINUTES
Councilor Pulliaum moved, seconded by Councilor Harris to dispense with the reading of the minutes of
May 5, 2016 City Council Meeting and approve them as submitted. Upon voice vote, the voting was
unanimous to approve.
OLD BUSINESS:
0-2 2ND READING OF AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE FROM R-4, MULTI -FAMILY, TO C-1,
GENERAL COMMERCIAL CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS,
CRITTENDEN COUNTY, ARKANSAS LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY 420 SOUTH AVALON, WEST
MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the SECOND time by title only. Councilor Catt moved,
seconded by Councilor Robinson to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on the third and final
reading. Upon voice vote, the motion passed with Councilor Pulliaum abstaining. City Attorney Peeples
read the Ordinance for the THIRD and final time. Councilor Catt moved seconded by Councilor Robinson
to approve the Ordinance. Upon voice vote, the Ordinance was approved with Councilor Pulliaum
abstaining. The Ordinance was approved and assigned No. 2407.
NEW BUSINESS
R-1 A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE ACCEPTANCE OF AN AMENDED
TIGER IV GRANT AGREEMENT FOR THE DESIGN AND UPGRADE TO THE EXISTING FRIDAY
GRAHAM INDUSTRIAL RAIL, THE ACQUISTION OF APPROXIMATELY 44 ACRES OF PROPERTY,
AND THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A TRANSLOAD FACILITY AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES (tabled on May 5, 2016)
Councilor Pulliaum moved, seconded by Councilor Robinson to table R-1 until the next council meeting.
Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to table.
Councilor Pulliaum moved, seconded by Councilor Taylor to suspend the rules and read by title only R-2,
and 0-1. Upon voice vote, voting was unanimous.
R-2 A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE WILLINGNES OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS TO
UTILIZE FEDERAL -AID MONIES FOR THE HINO RD. BRIDGE REHABILITATION (WEST MEMPHIS)
City Attorney Peeples read Resolution by title only, Councilor Pulliaum moved, seconded by Councilor
Taylor to approve the Resolution. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to approve. The Resolution
was adopted and assigned No. 2105.
0-1 AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF
APPROXIMATELY 20 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2100 PORT ROAD, WEST MEMPHIS
ARKANSAS FOR ONE MILLION TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,200,000) THAT WILL BE
USED AS A TRANSLOAD FACILITY AS PART OF THE TIGER IV GRANT THAT WAS AWARDED TO
THE CITY (TABLED ON MAY 5, 2016)
Councilor Pulliaum moved, seconded by Councilor Taylor to table 0-1 until the next council meeting.
Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to'table.
PERMISSION REQUEST
PERMISSION TO CHANGE THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE ON JUNE 16, 2016 DUE TO
ARKANSAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE MEETING.
Councilor Pulliaum moved, seconded by Councilor Taylor to change the City Council meeting to June 23,
2016. Upon voice vote, voting was unanimous to change City Council meeting to June 23, 2016.
DISTRIBUTION OF DOG TRACK FUNDS FOR COUNCIL PERSON HELEN HARRIS $845.85 TO L.R.
JACKSON GIRLS CLUB AND WONDER CITY BOY'S CLUB
Councilor Mondy made a motion, seconded by Councilor Pulliaum to approve Councilor Harris request for
her charitable contribution of $845.85 to be divided equally between the L.R. Jackson Girl's Club and the
Wonder City Boy's Club. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilor Mondy said the Public Works Commission and Police Commission will meet on May 19, 2016
at 5:00 P.M.
The Airport Commission met on May 19, 2016 The Airforce F-1 2016-2018 DBE plan has been approved
by the FAA both the DBE and environmental approval for the next construction project slated for FY 2017
are in place, The Master Plan update remains on schedule with a targeted late fall completion. The
Airport Commission elected officers and there were no changes. The officers elected were. Chairman
David Pike, Vice Chairman Steve Jones, and Secretary Marvin Steele, their terms will begin June 2016.
Councilor Catt said the Fire Commission and Budget Commission will be scheduling a meeting next
month to catch up.
Councilor Robinson thanked everyone for their participation in the Keep West Memphis Beautiful Cleanup
Day on May 7, 2016. There were approximately 70 volunteers. Councilor Robinson said that the day was
a success with approximately two truckloads of trash picked up in four hours. The litter index report
revealed that West Memphis is getting better.
Councilor Mondy asked City Attorney Peeples about the City of West Memphis policy on the hiring of
people with felonies or misdemeanors. City Attorney Peeples was not aware if it was an automatic
disqualifying factor. City Attorney Peeples suggested Councilor Mondy check with the City of West
Memphis Human Resource Director Ms. Janice Coleman, for clarification on the City hiring policy of
persons with a convicted felon record. Mayor Johnson added that the City has hired persons with felony
record in the past, so long as it was not a violent offence.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
None
CITIZEN REQUEST
Ms. Brenda Briscoe's property located at 330 S. 13th Street has been placed on the demolition list. Ms.
Briscoe is asking for time to bring the property up to code. The council agreed to give Ms. Briscoe 30
days to bring the property up to code. Ms. Briscoe must show substantial progress and communicate her
progress with the Planning and Development staff to prevent the property from being placed back on the
demolition bid list. Councilor Mondy moved, seconded by Councilor Robinson to place the property on
hold for 30 days to allow Ms. Briscoe time to bring property up to code. Upon voice vote, voting was
unanimous.
Ms. Lewis of 213 S. 11th Street signed up for citizen request to discuss concerns in her neighborhood with
trash, litter and debris, but was not present at the Council Meeting.
Mr. Vernon Turk addressed council regarding a non -conforming dilapidated sign located at 3106 East
Broadway on the easement of the old Dick Moore mobile home lot. Mr. Turk wants to keep the sign and
restore it. Mr. Turk said that there is a threat of possible litigation and he has been unable to move
forward or find a sign company willing to refurbish the sign. Mr. Turk is asking council for time to resolve
legal issues and to find a sign company that is able to refurbish the sign. Councilor Harris questioned the
need for the sign to be so tall and felt the sign should be taken down or brought into compliance. Mr. Paul
Luker, Planning and Development Director, addressed council's questions regarding the City of West
Memphis Sign Ordinance .City Attorney Peeples recommended that the council give Mr. Turk time to
address legal issues and have it referred to the Design Review Commission to review. Councilor Catt
suggested that it be added to the third quarter City Council agenda if it is not resolved through the Design
Review Commission process. Councilor Taylor moved, seconded by Councilor Harris to refer the sign to
the Design Review Commission. Upon voice vote, voting was unanimous.
Having no further business to come before the City Council, Councilor Taylor moved, seconded by
Councilor Robinson to adjourn. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The meeting adjourned at
2:20 p.m.
PASSED and APPROVED this 2 day of June 2016.
ATTEST:
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LLIAM HNSON, MAYOR
Minutes prepared by: Patricia Lane, Jr. Deputy City Clerk
CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS
West Memphis, Arkansas 72301
Planning and Development
Ph## (870) 732-7520
TO: Mayor William H. Johnson and City Council Members
FROM: Christine Byrd, Planning Commission Coordinator
DATE: May 31, 2016
RE: Recommendations from the regular scheduled Planning Commission meeting held
on Wednesday, May 25, 2016, to the Mayor and City Council, on Thursday, June
2, 2016.
I. SUBDIVISIONS:
A. Subdivision of Lot 12 of the Taylor-Hemenway Proaerty,
4Bproximately 600 East North Service Road. ADulication Case #SD -02-16 - The
West Memphis Planning Commission recommended approval of Subdivision Plat Lot 1
of Taylor-Hemenway Subdivision, presented by Baptist Memorial Hospital Corporation
and represented by Mr. Pat Harcourt, of A2H for the property located at approximately
600 East North Service Road. This property is Zoned C-2 Commercial and contains 20
acres.
Approval is subject to the following criteria:
1. Proper execution of all Certificates;
2. Installation of grading and drainage improvements as required by Department of
Public Works;
3. Approval of the improvement plans by the West Memphis Utility Department, as
to easements and rights -of way.
4. Installation of storm water management requirements and other improvements, as
required by the City Engineer.
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BID TABULATION FOR
INFIELD DIRT RK FOR THE
MARION ROSE Sn-PTn ALL COMPLEX
MAY 18 2016
Southem Athletic Fields, Inc. �-0d
City Of West Memphis Community Developement
Excavation and lHulbert
Address Roys Trucking Demolition of AR Development
241 Lincoln Street
$
2,000.00
$
2,300.00
$
2,600.00
401 South 9th Street
$
2,990.00
$
3,000.00
$
2,900.00
325 South 10th Street
$
2,499.00
$
2,750.00
$
2,900.00
404 South 15th Street
$
2,800.00
$
2,780.00
$
3,700.00
622 South 15th Street
$
3,000.00
$
2,200.00
$
3,900.00
513 South 16th Street
demolished
demolished
demolished
304 South 20th Street
$
3,500.00
$
2,249.00
$
3,800.00
City of West Memphis Planning and Developement
Demolition Bids May 19, 2016
Jones Wrecking Excavation and Hulbert
Address Roys Trucking Co Demolition of AR Development
208 N 13th $ 2,800.00 $ 3,495.00 $ 2,800.00 $ 4,300.00
309 S 13th $ 2,650.00 no bid $ 3,200.00 $ 4,000.00
315 S 13th $ 2,400.00 $ 3,600.00 $ 3,000.00 $ 2,400.00
320 S 13th
$
3,500.00
$
3,600.00
$
3,700.00
$
4,300.00
605 S 14th
$
3,500.00
$
3,800.00
$
2,950.00
$
4,300.00
323 S 17th
$
3,200.00
$
3,895.00
$
2,500.00
$
4,500.00
210 S 18th
$
2,100.00
no bid
$
2,350.00
$
4,200.00
501 S 18th
$
2,099.00
no bid
$
1,700.00
$
3,200.00
224 S 21st
$
3,200.00
no bid
$
2,920.00
$
3,300.00
812 Arlington
$
5,000.00
no bid
$
6,670.00
$
7,400.00
501 E Broadway
$
14,000.00
no bid
$
49,900.00
no bid
2202 E Broadway
$
3,450.00
$
3,495.00
$
5,800.00
no bid
2506 E Broadway
$
2,000.00
$
2,200.00
$
3,900.00
no bid
2520 E Broadway
3104 E Broadway
3106 E Broadway
300 Dover
508 Garden Lane
2603 E Jackson
1801 S McAuley
2501 E Tyler
2518 E Tyler CR
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
City of West Memphis Planning and Developement
Demolition Bids May 19, 2016
40,000.00 $ 23,950.00 $ 72,790.00
no bid no bid $ 2,150.00
no bid no bid $ 15,900.00
51500.00 no bid $ 5,800.00 $
4,500.00 no bid $ 3,000.00 $
4,800.00 no bid $ 6,500.00
3,250.00 no bid $ 3,950.00 $
2,399.00 no bid $ 2,500.00 $
2,200.00 no bid $ 2,800.00 $
no bid
no bid
no bid
10,000.00
4,500.00
no bid
5,000.00
4,300.00
4,600.00
2529 Tyler CR
$
2,949.00
no bid
$
3,500.00
$
5,200.00
1908 E Van Buren
$
4,000.00
no bid
$
3,900.00
$
4,900.00
1909 E Van Buren
$ 4,000.00
no bid
$ 3,900.00
$
5,400.00