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10/20/2016 MINUTES WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 20, 2016 A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 205 S. Redding, West Memphis, Arkansas. Invocation was given by Brother 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 Holt, Taz Tyrone, Tracy Catt, James Pulliaum, Ramona Taylor, Helen Harris, and Willis Mondy. Absent were: Councilors; Melanie Hutchinson, Lorraine Robinson, and Marco McClendon. BID OPENINGS Bids for the West Memphis Utilities—(1) Rehab of Pump Station#21 & (2) sewer main repair on S. 7th Street and sewer main repair behind 231 E. Broadway. Councilor Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilor Taylor to accept the bids and refer them to the Utility Commission for final disposition. 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 October 6, 2016 City Council Meeting and approve them as submitted. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS Councilor Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilor Taylor to suspend the rules and read the titles only of Ordinance 0-1, 0-2, 0-3, and 0-4. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. 0-1 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 3.04 OF THE WEST MEMPHIS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE COLLECTION AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION TAX AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST TIME. 0-2 AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS AND WEST MEMPHIS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO BE PROVIDED BY ADVANCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST TIME. Councilor Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilor Mondy 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 Tyrone 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 the Ordinance. Mayor Johnson explained the consultants are hired for their assistance with the TIGER Grant and although no single invoice is in excess of$20,000, accumulative they will be. On the advice of City Attorney Peeples recommendation, they are waiving competitive bidding. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The Ordinance was adopted and assigned No. 2416. 0-3 AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS AND WEST MEMPHIS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO BE PROVIDED BY LOGISTICS CONSULTANTS, LLC, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST TIME. Councilor Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilor Mondy 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 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 the Ordinance. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The Ordinance was adopted and assigned No. 2417. 0-4 AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS AND WEST MEMPHIS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO BE PROVIDED BY STEVEN McLAWS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST TIME. Councilor Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilor Mondy 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 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 Harris to approve the Ordinance. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The Ordinance was adopted and assigned No. 2418. City Attorney Peeples made the comment that in the agreement attached to Ordinance 0-2 and 0-4, it was his recommendation to change 90 days to 30 days. COMMITTEE REPORTS A&P Commission—Councilor Taylor reported the 2% tax collections for September were$117,394 which is down 6% from the previous month but a 4% increase from September of last year. The Commission approved a$10,000 sponsorship for the 2017 Mississippi River Monster Catfish Tournament. The Civic Center held nine events with 871 people attending. They approved moving forward with carpeting the Civic Center and doing audio-visual upgrades to the west room. ANNOUNCEMENTS Councilor Taylor announced the Grand Opening of the Big River Crossing (Harahan Bridge) will be open to the public this Saturday October 22, 2016 at 1:00 pm and fireworks at 7:00 pm. Councilor Harris announced the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure will be held Saturday at the Sr. High School. Registration is$5.00. Councilor Mondy announced there will be a "Get to Know Your Police Officers Day" November 3rd from 11:00 until 3:00 at Hightower Park. Mayor Johnson announced Business after Hours will be held today at Steele Guiltner Tire from 5:00 until 7:00 pm. He also announced early voting begins Monday October 24tH CITIZENS REQUESTS Brenda Briscoe— Requested permission to make payment arrangements to pay the city$3,500 for tearing down her house at 320 S.l3'n. This matter was referred to Frank Martin, Finance Director and Paul Luker, Director of Planning & Development. Having no further business to come before the City Council, Councilor Pulliaum moved, seconded by Councilor Taylor to adjourn. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 1:40 p.m. PASSED and APPROVED this 3rd day of November, 2016. William H. Johnson, Ma r ATTEST: P •ara, City Clerk Minutes prepared by: Cindy Greenwood, Sr. Deputy City Clerk PUMP STATION 21 REHABILITATION B & B Utility Contractors, �'-- INC. $ CDJ Water and Wastewater Services $ Nb 'TA -0 R ED Rowan Construction $ WMU SEWER LINE REPAIR [S. 7TH ST. (JACKSON TO JEFFERSON)& BEHIND 231 E. BROADWAY BLVD] B & B Utility Contractors, INC. Z-%' ) 5(�6)� 7/ Water and Wastewater Services $ 9C) Oöc'