03/15/2018 MINUTES
WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 15, 2018
A regular-meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on Thursday, March 15, 2018 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, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Jim Fiveash of the
American Legion. Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order. City Clerk Phillip Para called the roll. Those
present were:;Mayor William H. Johnson, City Attorney Michael Stephenson, City Clerk Phillip Para, City
Treasurer Frank Martin, Councilmembers: Willis Mondy, James Holt Wayne Croom, Melanie Hutchinson,
Lorraine Robinson, Tracy Catt, James Pulliaum, Ramona Taylor, Helen Harris, and Marco McClendon. Quorum
being present, Mayor Johnson proceeded with the meeting.
MINUTES
Councilmember Catt made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Taylor to dispense with the reading of the
Minutes of Maich 1, 2018 City Council Meeting, and approve them as submitted. Upon voice vote, the voting was
unanimous.
OLD-BUSINESS
V Reading AN ORDINANCE FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 2017
EDITION, PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF SUCH REGULATION AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES
City Attorney Stephenson read the Ordinance for the THIRD AND FINAL TIME. Councilmember Croom made a
motion, seconded by Councilmember Harris to approve. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The
Ordinance was adopted and.assigned No. 2454.
2"d Reading AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 2453 THE COST OF PLAYGROUND
EQUIPMENT AND PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENTS FOR MATHEWS PARK, HICKS PARK AND
WORTHINGTON PARK,,AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES (tabled from February 151h)
City Attorney Stephenson read the Ordinance for the SECOND TIME. Councilmember Pulliaum made a motion,
seconded by Councilmember Mondy to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on the third reading. Upon
voice vote, the voting was unanimous. City Attorney Stephenson read the Ordinance for the THIRD AND FINAL
TIME. Councilmember Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Taylor to approve the Ordinance.
Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The Ordinance was adopted and assigned No.2455.
R-2 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2018 BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF WEST
MEMPHIS,ARKANSAS SAND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Councilmember Pulliaum;made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Taylor to table this Resolution
indefinitely. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
2"d Reading AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS AND THE WEST MEMPHIS
MUNICIPAL AIRPORT COMMISSION TO CONDUCT BUSINESS WITH COMMISSIONER, MEL BEARDEN,
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
City Attorney Stephenson read the Ordinance for the SECOND time. Councilmember Robinson made a motion,
seconded by Councilmember Pulliaum to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on the third reading. Upon
voice vote, the voting was unanimous. City Attorney Stephenson read the Ordinance for the THIRD AND FINAL
TIME. Councilmember Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Harris to approve the Ordinance.
Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The Ordinance was adopted and assigned No. 2456.
2"d Reading ' AN ORDINANCE TO REGULATE VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT REPAIR ON RESIDENTIAL
PREMISES IN THE IN THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
City Attorney Stephenson read the Ordinance for the SECOND time. Councilmember Pulliaum made a motion,
seconded by Councilmember Taylor to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on the third reading. Upon
voice vote, the voting was unanimous. City Attorney Stephenson read the Ordinance for the THIRD AND FINAL
TIME. Councilmember Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Taylor to approve the Ordinance.
City Attorney Stephenson was asked to explain the ordinance. He said the West Memphis Police Department
and the Public Works Committee had met several times to discuss how to eliminate home vehicle repair in a
residential area. This ordinance will regulate that and prohibit anyone from working on vehicles and operating as
garage mechanic in a residential area and provides penalty's. Lengthy discussion was held. Councilmember
Pulliaum called for the question. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. Discussion ended. Upon voice vote,
the voting was unanimous to approve the Ordinance. The Ordinance was adopted and assigned No.2457.
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2"d.Reading AN ORDINANCE TO REGULATE YARD SALES AND GARAGE SALES WITHIN THE
CORPORATE LIMITS OF WEST MEMPIS MEMPHIS,ARKANSAS
City Attorney Stephenson read the Ordinance for the SECOND time. Councilmember Pulliaum made a motion,
seconded by Councilmember Taylor to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on the third reading. Upon
voice vote, the voting was unanimous. City Attorney Stephenson read the Ordinance for the THIRD AND FINAL
TIME. Councilmember Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Taylor to approve the Ordinance.
Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to approve. The Ordinance was adopted and assigned No. 2458.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilmember-Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilmember.Taylor to suspend.the rules and read R-1
in its entirety, and 0-1 through 0-9 by title only. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
R-1 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2018 BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF WEST
MEMPHIS,ARKANSAS,AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
City Attorney Stephenson read the Resolution. Councilmember Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by
Councilmember Taylor to approve. The Resolution is for the purpose of changing the wages of the Sr. Deputy
City Clerk from a pay grade 18 to a 20, Data Processing Manager to$80,000 a year,West Memphis Utilities
General Manager to$110,000 per year, Secretary to the Mayor and Secretary to the City Attorney increased from
a pay grade 1.8 to a 22, Code Enforcement Clerk to pay grade 15, Building Inspector from a pay grade 18 to 22,
part-time HR Assistant to.pay grade 16, Municipal District Court, while eliminating one position, Deputy Clerks to
a:1 4 and Chief Deputy Clerks to pay grade :16, including a 5% increase to the Chief Clerk; non_exempt employees
in the Street and Sanitation Departments increased by 1 pay grade and exempt employees increased by 5%. The
cost of the change in these allocations is estimated at$135,000. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to
approve. The Resolution was adopted and assigned No.2164.
0-1 AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR AERIAL SPRAYING, GROUND SPRAYING
AND OTHER MOSQUITO CONTROL EFFORTS,AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
City Attorney Stephenson read the Ordinance for the FIRST time.
0-2 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 Stephenson read the Ordinance for the FIRST time.
0-3 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 2.51.030 OF THE WEST MEMPHIS MUNICIPAL CODE
ESTABLISHING THE SALARY FOR THE POSITION OF CITY ATTORNEY,AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
City Attorney Stephenson read the Ordinance for the FIRST time.
0-4 AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING ON PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING
SERVICES,AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
City Attorney Stephenson read the Ordinance for the FIRST time.
0-5 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 Stephenson read the Ordinance for the FIRST time.
0-6 AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR THE PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING
SERVICES IN REGULATORY AND OTHER MATTERS TO BE PROVIDED BY DAVID WILSON,AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES
City Attorney Stephenson read the Ordinance for the FIRST time.
0-7 AN-ORDINANCE TO AMEND ARTICLE VI; SECTION 1 (E)(2) OF THE PAVEMENT REQUIREMENTS
IN THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS,ARKANSAS, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES
City Attorney Stephenson read the Ordinance for the FIRST time.
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0-8 AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE COMPETIVE BIDDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF MOTOR FUEL,AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
City'Attorhey Stephenson read the Ordinance for the FIRST time.
0-9 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 500
WEST BROADWAY, SUITE#1, GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
City Attorney Stephenson read the Ordinance for the FIRST time.
PERMISSION REQUESTS
Councilmember Robinson made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Taylor to give permission for Mayor
Johnson to sign the Memorandum of Understanding to release service territory to Entergy. Phillip Sorrell,
Economic Development Director explained this will allow Entergy to service a remote area located in the
northwest-part of the city, near Lehi, and borders Highway 147 and Interstate 40, to be.used for a"Mega-Site"; a
large industrial site. Entergy will certify the site and help market it. He said this site will be a valued asset to
West Memphis. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to approve.
Councilmember Taylormade a motion, seconded by Councilmember McClendon to approve the Planning
Commission recommendations as presented. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to approve. (See
attached)
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Public Works Committee—Councilmember Taylor reported they approved the pay increases for street and
sanitation. It was reported the recycling for January was 13,900 lbs. with 1 e-waste pickup, February was 11,800
and no e-waste.City Engineer Amanda Hicks gave an update on the Hino Bridge project and said they are
waiting on concurrence from ARDOT on low bidder. South Loop contracts are signed and have been sent to
ARDOT for approval. They are getting bids on repairing Redding Bridge, and she said ARDOT is doing the design
engineering on Lehr Bridge. It was reported they are looking into making foundation repairs to the Control
Building at.Diversion Pond. West Memphis received 11 % inches of rain recently and the pumps were able to
control any flooding. The Committee is looking into purchasing carts for Sanitation curbside pickup. Captain
Baker updated the committee on the inoperable vehicles sweep. To date they have contacted 303 residences
with 377.cars. They will sweep the southeast area next. Grass cutting will be discussed at the next meeting.
Advertising & Promotion Commission—Councilmember Taylor reported the Governor's Conference on Tourism
was held this week and had 450 attendees. She gave recognition to Ness Sechrest, our local representative on'.
the Arkansas Parks&Tourism Commission. She thanked the Councilmembers who attended and reported West
Memphis had two locals!that participated in panels. She said Southland had wonderful meeting rooms and
fabulous food. She gave a special recognition to Jim Jackson, Executive Director of the Convention &Visitor's
Bureau for his two years of hard work bringing this convention and said he made West Memphis look good.
Budget Committee—Councilmember Catt reported they approved R-1 which was adopted today, and they will
meet again with HR Director Janice Coleman in the next couple of weeks.
Fire;Commission—Councilmember Catt reported there were no dismissals, suspensions, promotions, hiring's or
citizen complaints. Chief Gately and Asst. Chief Jeff Jones attended the Arkansas Fire Training Academy
graduation on'March 2, 2018 to see Firefighter Landon Bullard graduate. All fire trucks will have their fire pumps
tested in the coming weeks as required. Bi-racial Committee met March 6th. - No EMS collections available but
will report them at next Fire Commission meeting.
Airport Commission—Councilmember Robinson reported the South Apron Expansion will begin again on March ,
26th,;weather permitting.i It should take approximately three weeks once they get started. The also approved
that Malone and Son will farm the acreage by airport again this year.
Police Commission—Councilmember Robinson reported there will be a meeting with Chief Oakes next
Wednesday, March 21 Stat noon and asked-all City Councilmembers to attend.
Utility Commission—Councilmember Croom reported they met last Thursday. Brett Simms reported to the
commission there was one injury and no accidents. It was also reported there were four voluntary resignations,
one new hire and the Utility Commission has eighteen positions available. There were two people that attended
the meeting with complaints of sewer backup problems on S. Roselawn. The commission award the tree
trimming bid, heard a.report from Phillip Sorrell, Economic Director on the Memorandum of Understanding with
Entergy and gave their approval. It was reported West Memphis Utilities received a letter from ADEQ which
gave notification they have sixty days to respond to the letter. The Commission approved retiring the bond issue.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Pulliaum announced-that in recognition of the centennial of WWI, the VFW and American Legion
are having a memorial ceremony May 241h at 6:00 pm at the Civic Center to honor all veterans who lost their life in
combat. The veteran's groups want to honor the memory of all the fallen comrades in arms, especially for the
families of World War I veterans. He asked that anyone who has had a family member who lost their life in
combat to get in touch with him at(901)490-3186 or Jim Fiveash of the American Legion at 735-8803.
Councilmember Taylor announced the West Memphis Public Library will host a commemorative planting of the
WWI Memorial tree for Crittenden County on Saturday, April 6, at 10:00 at the Library on N. Avalon. When the
new library is built, the tree will be transplanted and become the centerpiece of the landscaping.
Having no further business to come before the City Council, Councilmember Taylor made a motion, second by
Councilmember Mondy to adjourn. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The meeting adjourned at
2:07 pm.
PASSED and APPROVED this 5th day of April 2018.
WILLIAM H. JOHNSON(MAYOR
ATTEST:
P ILLIP PARA, CITY CLERK
Minutes prepared by: Cindy Greenwood, Sr. Deputy City Clerk
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CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS
West MemphiN Arkmsas 72301
Planning and Development
Ph#(870)732-7520
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TO: Mayor William H. Johnson and City Council Members
FROM: Somer Smith, Planning Commission Coordinator
DATE: March 8, 2018
RE: Recommendations from the Planning Commission meeting held on Wednesday,
March 7, 2018 to the Mayor and City Council, on Thursday, March 15, 2018.
j I. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
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A. Special Use Permit, U-Haul Rentals, 500 W. Broadway, Suite#1,Application
Case# SUP-01-18—The Planning Commission reviewed the Special Use
Permit, Case# SUP-01-18,presented by Meadow Brook South, LLC.,
represented by West Memphis Climate Storage, for the property located at 500 W.
Broadway, Suite#1. The property is zoned C-1 General Commercial District and
contains 13.44 acres
After review and discussion,the Planning Commission recommended to approve
with conditions the Special Use Permit request for the property located at 500 W.
Broadway, Suite#1.
II. SUBDIVISIONS:
A. Grant Subdivision,Lots 2—19, Grant Drive- Application Case# SD-01-18—
The West Memphis Planning Commission recommended approval of Grant
Subdivision, Lots 2-19,presented by the property owners,represented by Mr.
Grant. The property is in Crittenden County and located within the City of West
I Memphis Extra-Territorial Zoning Jurisdiction Boundary. The property is zoned
CV,Extra-Territorial and contains 51.68 acres.
Approval is subject to the following criteria:
1. Proper execution of all Certificates;
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2. Installation of grading and drainage improvements as required by ;
3. Installation and acceptance of the improvement plans; easements; and
rights-of-ways, subject to the Crittenden County Judge, Woody Wheeless and
West Memphis City Engineer.
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205 South Redding.P.O.Box 1728-West Memphis,Arkansas.72303-1728.(870)732-7500
Memorandum of Understanding
The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding(MOU) is to express an agreement
between the City of West Memphis, Arkansas (City) and Entergy Arkansas Inc. (EAI)whereby
the City agrees to release the'previously allocated service territory referenced in Exhibit A to
EAI for purposes of serving prospective electric customers in that territory. In return, EAI
agrees to work with the City in certifying the site for a future industrial park and/or a large
Industrial customer(s). The property will remain within the city limits of West Memphis.
Bothto agree arties a jointly p g j y pursue an allocated service territory release from the
Arkansas Public Service Commission with the expressed intent to complete the release and site
certification within 12 months of the signing of this MOU.
Signed and Dated:
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Mayor Bill Johnson Rick Riley
City of West Memphis Entergy Arkansas, Inc.
Enclosure-Exhibit A
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