05/18/2017 MINUTES
WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL
MAY 18, 2017
A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on Thursday, May 18, 2017 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. 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, Wayne Croom, Melanie Hutchinson, Lorraine Robinson, Tracy Catt, James Pulliaum
and Ramona Taylor. Quorum being present, Mayor Johnson proceeded with the meeting.
MINUTES
Councilor Catt made a motion, seconded by Councilor Pulliaum to dispense with the reading of the minutes of
May 4, 2017 City Council meeting, and approve them as submitted. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Councilor Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilor Taylor to suspend the rules and read the title only of
0-1. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to approve.
0-1 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 2.30.060 OF THE WEST MEMPHIS MUNICIPAL CODE TO
CHANGE THE MEETING DATE OF THE WEST MEMPHIS UTILITY COMMISSION, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST time.
PERMISSION REQUESTS
Councilor Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Taylor to approve the distribution of Southland
funds as follows: Amend Willis Mondy's distribution from the last meeting to Wonder City Boys and Girls Club to
$658.26 instead of$609.58; Approve Wayne Croom distribution of$198.69 to C/C Single Parent Scholarship
Fund, $109.58 to Wonder City Boys and Girls Club, $150.00 to Hope House Ministry, $100.00 to Steudlein
Learning Center and $100.00 to CASA; James Pulliaum $200.00 to Families in Transmission and $458.27 to
Bethel AME Church-Youth; James Holt$658.27 to Missouri Street Church of Christ; Marco McClendon $329.13
DEER, and $329.14 to Brewers Martial Arts C A Program; and Mayor Johnson $150.00 to Boy Scouts, $100.00 to
AKA, $100.00 to Bethel Church, $100.00 Cancer Society, and $208.26 to Mt. Olive M.B. Church. Upon voice
vote, the voting was unanimous to approve.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Fire Commission -Councilman Catt All ambulances passed the health department inspections. The annual fire
hose inspection was completed in April and all fire pumps were inspected on all of the trucks. The oldest model
truck is a 1998 and it passed all inspections and will continue in service. The cost to replace it is$450,000. All
annual testing helps maintain the city's ISO rating of#1. EMS collections as of May 9th was$118,443.68
Utility Commission - Councilor Croom reported a few of the highlights of their meeting. Electrical sales were up
$300,000 from last year at this time. The lights on the interstate were replaced with led lighting from Missouri
Street up to Ingram Blvd. From Ingram east there is some electrical issues that Shelby Electric is working on.
A&P Commission -Councilwoman Taylor reported the collections for April were $141,795.00 which is a 12.82%
increase from this time last year but for the year we are down 3.05% in collections. In April, the Auditorium held
9 events and had 4,316 visitors. The Civic Center held 9 events and had 946 visitors. The Big River Crossing
is currently under water from the Arkansas side. The total traffic, riding bicycles or walking on the Big River
Crossing, from October 22, 2016 through April 30, 2017, was 135,482 people. They approved going forward with
the renovations of the Auditorium.
Public Works Committee- Councilor Taylor reported they rejected the bids on a new street sweeper for not
meeting the specifications. The approved the low bid on a '/2 ton long wheel base pickup truck from Mike
Bennage Chevrolet for$26,43.00.
City Beautiful -Councilor Robinson-the city clean up day was canceled and rescheduled for May 20th. She
reported on the litter index survey. Cleanliness as a whole was rated 1.7 and overall was a lot better than last
year. She reported the outside storage index was the biggest concern with a 2.5 index. The tire problem was
addressed.
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Councilor Pulliaum said there were hundreds of tires stacked behind
isome le businessess n dealingiwith the used hire He
suggested they talk to our legislators and encourage them topass
situation. He said we needed to do something because tires hold water and breed mosquitoes.
Airport Commission -Councilor Robinson reported the control tower is down and the contractor still has to demo
the concrete. The self-serve fuel pump is down. The commission approved to move forward in getting a new
electronic dispenser to get it repaired with an approximate cost of$7,400.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilor Catt said that he met with City Treasurer Martin regarding the money put in the Police Department
budget to purchase a sky cop. The Police Chief informed them that the money was not in the budget. Councilor
McClendon made a motion, seconded by Councilor Mondy to amend the budget of the Police Department Budget
adding $20,000 to purchase 2 cameras. Discussion was held to wait until Treasurer Martin could do the paper
work to present to the council for approval. Councilor Taylor made a motion, seconded by Councilor Holt to table
the amendment to the Police Department Budget until the next meeting. Upon voice vote, the motion was
approved.
Councilor McClendon reported the Big River Blues Classic held at the Auditorium was a huge success and
commended the staff of the Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Having no further business to come before the City Council, Councilor Pulliaum made a motion, second by
Councilor Taylor to adjourn. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The meeting adjourned at
1:52 pm.
PASSED and APPROVED this day of June, 2017.
WILLIAM H. JOHNSON, MA R
ATTEST:
PHILLIP , CITY CLERK
Minutes prepared by: Cindy Greenwood, Sr. Deputy City Clerk
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TO: Mayor Johnson and the City Council
FROM: Cindy Greenwood,Sr. Deputy City Clerk '
DATE. June 1, 2017
SUBJECT: Application for Certificate of Public Convenience and setting a Public Hearing Date
According to Section 4 of Ordinance 449: Upon the filing of an application of Public Convenience and
Necessity the City Council shall fix a time and place for a public hearing and such hearing shall be posted
in a public newspaper. The notice setting the public hearing for the City Council meeting June 22,2017
will be taken to the Evening Times to be published.
I have attached a copy of the application.
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY
Pursuant to a Public Hearing, heretofore held on the June 22, 2017, as provided
by Arkansas Statute 19-3516, and Ordinance No. 449 and amendments thereto, of the
City of West Memphis, Arkansas, a Certificate of Public Convenience, and Necessity is
hereby granted to the following business for the purpose of operating a Taxicab Service.
To Operate not to exceed two 2 taxicab(s); provided that the operation under
such Certificate shall at all times comply with the provisions of Arkansas Law and the
Ordinances of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas; and, that failure to comply therewith
shall be grounds for revocation of the within Certificate.
THEREFORE, all Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity heretofore
issued (if any) to the grantees herein are revoked.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have signed this Certificate of Public Convenience
and Necessity as the Mayor of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, pursuant to the
authority vested in me by the State Law and the Ordinances and amendments of the
City of West Memphis, Arkansas.
WITNESS my signature this 22nd day of June 2017.
Mayor William H. Jolinson
ATTEST:
Phillip ara, CityClerk
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Applit ,tion for Certificate ®f Public Convenience
Taxi Cab Services
Pursuant to Section 5.44.030 of West Me* mphis Municipal Code, the
following information is submitted to be filed with the City Clerk for a
Certificate of Public Convenience:
A. The name and ad ss of the pplicant
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B. The number of vehicles to be operated or controlled by the applicant and the location of the
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Notary Public acting in and for saia County and State, appeared
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person whose name is subscribed.to the foregoing application for Certificate of Public
Convenience and stated under.oath that the facts set in said application are truce and correct to
the best of knowledge, information and belief.
In witness whereoflhereunto set my hand and seal.
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NOTICE
t OTICE is hereby given TTENDEN COUNTY ARK.,WEDNESDAY,JUNE 7, 2017 PAGE 9
that an application has been
made to the City Council of the .
City of West Memphis, Arkan-
sas, for the issuance of a Cer-
tiffeate of Public Convenience
and Nedessity to Lattice Pre-
witt and Debbie Dear' for the
operation of a taxicab business
in the City of West Memphis,
Arkansas. U6 N Lcumo� ovv A
A public .hearing will be NOTICE
held before the..City Council of
the City of West Memphis, Ar- 1 NOTICE is hereby given
kansas, in the City Council" that an application has been'
Chambers, West Memphis City made to the City Council of the
Hall, 205 S. .Redding, West City of West Memphis, Arkan-
Memphis, Arkansas. at 1:30 sas, for the issuance' of a Cer-
p.m. on Thursday, June 22, tifiicate of Public Convenience
2017, for the:purpose of hear- and Nedessity to Latrice Pre-
ing comments and/or• objec- witt and Debbie Dear' for the _
tions, if any, to the application operation of a taxicab business
by; Latrice Prewitt and Debbie in the City of West'Memphis,
Dear, DBA D&L Transporta- Arkansas.
tion Service as hereinabove set
out. ` A public .hearing will be
held before the..City Council of
All persons having an inter; the City of West Memphis,Ar-
est or "Gbjectioiis'`thereto`'are ' kansas, in the City Councils
herby notified to appear on said Chambers, West Memphis City
date for the purpose of making Hall, 205 S. Redding, West
known their objections, if any. Memphis; Arkansas. . at '1:30 _
p.m. on Thursday, June 22,
Dated this 2.nd day of June, 1 2017, for the:purpose of hear-
2017. ing comments and/or' objec-
tions, if any, to the application
CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, by; Lattice Prewitt and Debbie
ARKANSAS Dear, DBA D&L Transporta-
tion Service as hereinabove set
BY: Patricia Lane Jr, out.
Deputy City Cleric
7 All persorisa axing au,.inte: l'
est ''ort'"object X19 9tlieret�i`'ttr '`'
W herby notified to appear on said.`
date for the purpose of making'
known their objections, if any..
Dated this 2nd day of June,
2017.
CITY OFWEST`MEMPHIS,
ARKANSAS
BY:'PatriciaLane Jr,
Deputy City Clerk
TRANSPORTATEON SERVICELL
TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND MORE PROFESSIONAL ALTERNATIVE
ENVORONMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR SEEN@OR CUTOZENS UN OUR LOCAL
June 1, 2017
In accordance with Carnegie Mellon University study,the fatality rate for drivers 85 and over is four times higher than
it is for teenagers,who are usually pegged as our most reckless drivers.
One example, George Weller from California crashed into a farmers'market crowd,killing ten people because he
confused the gas and brake pedals, George Weller passed written and visual tests,He did not fall asleep at the
wheel, had not been drinking,or taking strong medications. Researchers suggest that the reason for this was
because of complex processing skills, not actual sight or hearing difficulties,which is the root cause of dangerous
driving.
The American Automobile Association, Inc.and AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety,list a few facts about senior
drivers:
❖ Fifty percent of the middle-aged population and eighty percent of people in their 70's suffer from arthritis,
crippling inflammation of the joints,which makes turning,flexing and twisting painful.
Weaker muscles,reduced flexibility and limited-range of motion restrict senior drivers'ability to grip and turn
the steering wheel,press the accelerator or brake, or reach to open doors and windows.
❖ Since older drivers are more fragile,their fatality rates are seventeen times higher than those twenty-five to
sixty-four years old.
❖ In 2014, nearly 5,709 senior drivers were killed and 221,000 were injured in traffic crashes.
Transportation is key worry for our seniors of West Memphis, AR. and D&L
Transportation Service is designed to help them get around.
D&L Transportation Services is essential to:help our elder people get around in their communities,and this is
increasingly important as our oldest age segments grow, By the year 2030, it is projected that 8.7 million Americans
will be age eighty-five and over, and a substantial portion of them will no longer drive.
What D&L Transportation Service can provide for our seniors in West Memphis is a safe environment while taking
care of various doctor appointments with an escort,social events such as Southland Gaming Park,Bingo games,
gospel concerts and running errands including grocery shopping,etc.We will establish a more personal relationship
with our seniors of West Memphis Arkansas. More time and consideration is likely to be all that is required to keep
older individuals involved in their environment.
We are equipped to work with debit and credit cards that may deter cash-hunger robbers, Fire extinguisher installed
while providing a smoke free environment/first aid kits installed in case of an accidental emergency and currently
working on installing a video camera for various reasons. D&L Transportation Service is equipped to hold a capacity
of 5 passengers age sixty-five and older. Reservations should be scheduled five hours in advance for services
rendered out of the West Memphis area. Operational hours are from Wednesday-Saturday(24hrs)
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I am aware of public transportation here in West Memphis,such as the bus or taxi cab,but seniors do not want to
walk to a bus stop and stand outside in fear of dangerous unforeseen situations. Public transportation does have
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