03/21/2019 MINUTES
WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL
March 21, 2019
A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on Thursday, March 21.
2019 at 1:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall. 205 S. Redding, West
Memphis, Arkansas.
invocation was given by Pastor David Johnson, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led
by Council Member Croom. Mayor Marco McClendon called the meeting to order at
1:30 p.m. City Clerk, Joyce Gray, called the roll. Those present were: Mayor Marco
McClendon. City Attorney Michael Stephenson. City Treasurer Frank Martin and Council
Members Tracy Can. Wayne Croom. James Holt, Helen Harris. Melanie Hutchinson
Willis Mondy. James Pulliaum, Lorraine Robinson and Charles Wheeless. Quorum being
present, Mayor McClendon proceeded with the meeting.
CITY FAMILY AWARDS:
Mayor McClendon recognized several City Employees for their outstanding
performance. Economic Development Director, Phillip Sorrell and Animal Control
Officer Ms. Sunday Shanks.
MINUTES
Council Member Croom moved, seconded by Council Member Catt to dispense with
the reading of the minutes of March 7. 2019 Council Meeting and approve them as
submitted. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to approve.
OLD BUSINESS: NONE
NEW BUSINESS:
Council Member Croom made a motion, seconded by Council Member Pulliaum to add
R-2 and 0-3 to the agenda. Upon voice vote. the voting was unanimous.
Council Member Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Council Member Calf to read
R-1-R-2, 0-1 and 0-3 by title only
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SELECTION OF AN ENGINEERING FIRM AND
APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$73,500 FOR TOPOGRAPHICAL SURVEY AND TEN MILE BAUOU BANK
STABILIZATION PROGRAM, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
City Attorney Stephenson read the Resolution by title only. Council Member Croom
made a motion, seconded by Council Member Pulliaum to accept the Resolution. Upon
voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The Resolution was adopted and assigned No
2189
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THE ISSUANCE OF MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS BY THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS
City Attorney Stephenson read the Resolution by title only. Council Member Croom
made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moody to approve the Resolution. Upon
voice vote, the voting was unanimous to approve. The Resolution was adopted and
assigned No. 2190
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 1224 SECTION 3 REGARDING
DUTIES OF CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER FOR THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS,
ARKANSAS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
City Attorney Stephenson read the Ordinance for the FIRST time by title only.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE 2403 AND SECTION 34.30 OF THE
WEST MEMPHIS MUNICIPAL CODE, TO SET GARBAGE COLLECTION FEES AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
City Attorney Stephenson read the Ordinance by title only for the FIRST time by title
only.
AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO
NEW COMPUTER UNITS FROM DELL, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES.
City Attorney Stephenson read the Ordinance for the FIRST time by title only. Council
Member Croom made a motion, seconded by Council Member Robinson to suspend
the rules and place the Ordinance on its second reading. Upon voice vote, the voting
was unanimous. City Attorney Stephenson read the Ordinance for the SECOND time
by title only. Council Member Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Robinson to further suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on its third reading.
Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. City Attornev Stephenson read the
Ordinance for the THIRD and FINAL time. Council Member Croom made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Pulliaum to approve the Ordinance. Upon voice vote, the
voting was unanimous to approve. Council Member Robinson made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Harris to adopt the Emergency Clause under Section 2.
Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to approve. The Ordinance was adopted
and assigned No 2502
PERMISSION REQUEST:
PERMISSION TO PAY THE YOUTH CLUBS THE DIVISION OF FUNDS- FRANK
MARTIN
$20,319.60 Crittenden
$20,319.60 J W Boys/Girls Rich Girls Club
$20,319.60 Wonder City Boys/Girls Club
$20,319.60 LR Jackson Girls Club
$81,278.40
Council Member Pulliaum made motion seconded by Council Member Harris to give
City Treasurer, Frank Martin permission to pay each of the four youth clubs
$20,319.60 each.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
POLICE COMMISSION. Council Member Moody reported that the Police
Commission met on March 13, 2019 at 1200 p.m. The Commission elected new
officers. Council Member Mandy was elected as Chairman and Lorraine Robinson as
Secretary. The Police Commission meeting will be on the second Wednesday of the
month at 12:00 p.m. Assistant Police Chief Langston gave the Commission an update.
The violent Crime task force will be back in place at the end of March. There are 7 new
recruits that will be participating in training from April 1, 2019 through July 12,
2019.On March 25, 2019, there will be new resource officers placed at all the West
Memphis Schools. The West Memphis Police Department has openings for
Dispatchers. Due to an increase in crime there is a dire need to have cameras at
Jackson and Walker. The Sky -Cop images of license plates are not clear, and they are
wanting to purchase license plate readers that will cost approximately $1,200 each
Council Member Moody said that the cost of the license plate readers is still in the
budget. The Citizens academy will begin in April and there are still some available A
slots for those interested in participating in the Citizens academy. J
AIRPORT: Council Member Croom said the Airport Commission met on March 21,
2019. The Commission met with Frank Martin to discuss a resolution recommending
the issuance of Municipal Airport Revenue Refunding Bonds by the City of West
Memphis, Arkansas. The Resolution was presented to the Council on March 21. 2019
and was passed by the Council.
FIRE COMMISSION: Council Member Wheeless presented the Fire Commission
report. The Commission met with Chief Brewer and Assistant Chief Rose to discuss
that ISO was scheduled to come in and provide their recommendations for the
locations for the two new fire stations. Uniforms are being ordered to replace the old
uniforms for the entire fire department staff in order to establish a uniformed dress
code. The Commission also had the opportunity to meet all the Departments and were
able to hear their views on the condition of the current fire stations.
Chamber Commerce Meeting Council Member Wheeless gave a brief update on the
Chamber of Commerce meeting. Council Member Wheeless said that the meeting was
positive they discussed changing financial institutions and the fact that the Chamber
took in monev last month.
UTILITIES: Council Member Pulliaum presented the Utility report. Council Member
Pulliaum said the Utility Commission met on March 14, 2019 at 8:30a.m. Safety
Director Brett Sims reported that there has been 178 days since the last recordable
injury and 520 days since the last loss of time injury for the month of February.
General Manager, Todd Pedersen presented the Personnel update There was no
resignations and no new hires for the month of February. Utility still has 21 open
positions. The Commission approved hiring Kutak Rock for Legal Services to Revise
Wire Line Pole Attachment Agreement. The Commission also approved hiring RJN to
perform the Sewer Evaluation Survey for Basins. The Commission also approved the
recommendation to purchase a Server System. The Resolution to purchase the System
will be presented to full Council for their approval at the March 21, 2019 Council
Meeting.
BUDGET COMMITTEE: Council Member Cart said that the Budget Committee
would be meeting on Thursday March 28, 2019. The Budget Committee should have
the Budget Report back from Little Rock office on the hearing, but they do not expect
to have anv changes on the Budget report. They will need a Budget Amendment
approved at the next Committee meeting and will bring it back before Council in April.
APPOINTMENTS: NONE
ANNOUNCEMETS:
Mayor McClendon asked all Committee Chair Persons to provide the date and times of
scheduled Committee meetings to the City Clerk's Office, as well as a copy of all
minutes from Committee meetings to be filed.
Ms. Tawana Bailey, Community Outreach Coordinator for the West Memphis Police
Department announced that the first Community Meeting will be April 17, 2019 at
6:00 p.m. at the I'm A Part Missionary Baptist Church They will be discussing the New
Resource Officers being placed in all the West Memphis Schools.
Council Member Pulliaum discussed the plans for the Ridge Apartments to build
additional apartments off the East end of Madison. Council Member Pulliaum said
that the residents are concerned about traffic during the construction and the roads
being blocked, since there are a lot of elderly people that live in that area. Council
Member Pulliaum stated that he would like to have the Council and Public Works to
look at allowing access to the Fire Department and Emergency vehicles without
making it a public access road.
Mayor McClendon announced that the Match Box restaurant will be coming to West
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LCouncil Member Robinson announced that she will be getting married.
CITIZEN REQUEST:
Ms. June Simmons of 421 S. 14�1� Street West Memphis, Arkansas came before
Council to address the Roberta Neighborhood Center. Ms. Simmons wanted to express
her strong objections to the Neighborhood Center being used as a Senior Citizen
building. Ms. Simmons is wanting a copy of the plans for the Roberta Jackson
Neighborhood Center and the budget for the renovation cost for the repair of the
Roberta Jackson Neighborhood Center. Ms. Simmons feels that the Center would be
better utilized as a center for youth education and activities.
Mr. Johnny Hall a resident of 307 Clements came before Council to discuss the
condition of the tennis courts and the need to restore the emsting courts at
Worthington Park. Mr. Hall feels that it would be beneficial for the development of our
youth and the Community as well as provide revenue if the City were to add a club
house with a tennis instructor.
Having no further business to come before the City Council, Council Member Pulliaum
moved, second by Council Member Catt to adjourn. Upon voice vote, the voting was
unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 2:40 p.m.
PASSED and APPROVED this 4th day of April 2019.
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MARCO MCCLE'NDON, MAYOR
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CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS SALES TAX REPORT
Cambmed 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Jan 0.00 739,856 79 699,591.51 688,61609 756,983.39
Overor-Under Feb 846,529.75 810,57801 830,80524 905,091.79
Budget Mar 722,307.34 718,880.26 64644480 653,30675
Though January Apr 686,974 22 729,504 99 754,538.54
33.693.89 May 817,800 01 791,269 81 751,87586
Jun 740,422 46 708,607 79 703,96309
Jul 791,790.22 763,59287 723,741.68
Aug 748,57242 756,813.05 751,35429
Sep 737,391.50 733,80213 774,49755
Oct 779,102.84 748,87340 750,36596
Nov 740,456 28 757,640 69 764,268.79
Dec 712,856 51 731,171 66 752,70287
Total 000 2,308,693 88 8,984,416.24 8,887,142.52 9,042,690 56 v,
Increase over same 0.00 3,427.08 -18,315 15 -21,531.21 -27,028 59
month from prior year 048% -2 50% -286% -3 47%
Increase for year-to-date 79,644.10 97,273.72 -155,548.04 41,859.76
over same period prior year 3.57% 1.09% -1 72% 0.47%
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City 1.5% 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Jan 0.00 568,539.26 539,812.01 527,74515 603,21183
Feb 659,090.86 634,230 77 645 373 94 708,555 52
Mar 563,259.42 559,397.59 494,52263 508,32466
Apr 529,034 50 569,457 89 585,746.36
May 624,462.59 614,156.93 583,15075
Jun 572,774.99 551,936.77 54161940
Jul 613,721.84 593,423.50 554,951 40
Aug 579,33431 591,390.89 579,581.16
Sep 567,742.16 564,663 85 601,03266
Oct 593,491.79 573,98898 577,53553
Nov 563,854 35 582,038 44 583,668.85
Dec 546,33450 561,071 09 577,57617
Total 0.00 1,790,889.54 6,924.19140-- s_nsa zoo^C '
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2019 BUDGET: $1,460,000.00 City of West Merr
YTD 10 BUDGET: -$16,505.04 Advertising & Promotion 20/
2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014
Jan 99 954 26 114,547 fit 117,049 34 136,664.37 111,032 75 111 16371
Feb 126,87402 105,49747 106,890.42 101,25108 108,949.82 100,350.11
Mar 0 00 121,257.17 111,922 22 129,057.90 116,644.32 110,391 58
Apr 000 136,648 89 141,795.23 125,687 12 128,744 32 136,523.68
May 000 129,164.79 127,235.47 119,857.87 108,42064 112,638.82
Jun 000 145,224.74 140,293.04 138,032.01 129,814.12 122,45476
Jul 000 134,266.35 133,671.19 133,391.56 125,801.12 124,727.20
Aug 000 136,755.79 125,992 55 135,409.80 135,292.44 120,784.44
Sep 000 125,580 16 132,291.77 117,393 87 125,049.08 120,333.15
Oct 0 00 127,131.92 121,189.49 119,032.56 117,489.43 109 844 73
Nov 000 122,059 93 119,652 33 128,301.24 85,467 17 107,775.72
Dec 000 127,473.46 118,646.70 104,41184 115,504.99 106,16562
Total 226,828 28 1,525,608.28 1,496,629.75 1,488,491.22 1,408,210.20 1,383,153.52 1,
Increase over same 21,376.55 8,826.76 14,234.86 -11,093.15 9,339.37 -1,873.78
month prior year 20.26% 7.44% 13.63% -9.60% 8.80% -1.73%
Increase for year 6,783.20 28,978.53 8,138.53 80,281.02 25,056.68 28,309.94
over prior period 3.08% 1.94% 0.55% 5.70% 1.81% 2.09%
Cash-in-Bank 2/28/2019 $28822255
Investments
8/25/2019 $307,08538 1 15% 'I,
SOUTHLAND GAMING & RACING
Tax Collections
2019 2018 2017
January 299,595.44 279,058.80 256,944.46
February 274,343.14 243,424.74 240,061.97
March 302,790.49 299,954.06 292,235 50 2016 3,014,010
April 0.00 357,827.09 337,170.00 2015 2,721,318
May 0.00 280,935.07 275,950.37 2014 2,206,733
June 0.00 288,125.99 274,636.15 2013 2,092,813
July 0.00 284,441.96 266,787.99 2012 1,712,815
August 0.00 283,065.76 267,019.70 2011 1,113,630
September 0.00 287,716.07 262,674.29 2010 496,695
October 0.00 271,767.41 266,905.03 2009 323,416
November 0.00 268,978.06 259,065.24 2008 320,383
December 0.00 277,001.12 259,865.39 2007 249,634
876,729.07 3,422,296.13 3,259,316.09
Increase over same 2,836.43 17,135.73 23,316.81
month from prior year 0.95% 6.59% 9.86%
Increase for year to 54,291.47 162,980.04 245,306.17
date over prior year 6.60% 5.00% 8.14%
2019 Budget 3,600,000 00
YTD to Budget -$23,270.93
Mayor Marco McClendon
Sir 2019 State of the City West Memphis
At no other time in our city's history has it been so vital for this community to share
in a common goal that our values and beliefs contributes to the unification of our city.
Were we are now making the impossible possible,turning NO into Yes and no we can't into
Yes,we can!
With a renewed commitment,fresh new ideas,a progressive agenda and a
supporting legislative body,the amazing dreams of yesterday is rapidly becoming the
reality of today.No longer will we allow personal agendas,the fear of change,non-
transparency and the lack of thinking outside the box to stop West Memphis from reaching
for the stars. We must stand tall on the shoulders of trailblazers of our community making
them proud by forming new relationships and repairing damaged old ones.
As we rocket into the future,a strong and solid foundation has been set for the new
administration.With sound decisions and fiscal responsibility from the previous
administration has allowed us to prosper now.We will not tear down this foundation whom
has left us in great shape. We will build our future upon this solid rock all while improving
the past and enhancing our vision to make West Memphis the city we all hope it to be!
Many great accomplishments had begun during the previous administration and
has been continued during this administration helping to shape our#winningstreak!
Our utility department continues to offer the lowest residential water rates and the
second lowest residential electric rates in the State of Arkansas. The utility department is in
it 2"d year of a 5-year corrective action plan,the sewer system is projected to spend 7.5
million dollars in system rehab improvements. They also have completed a hydraulic flow
analysis of the entire sewer system and expects to have a hydraulic model of the system
completed by May V. While building an electric model on the electric system for long
range planning,we are in the planning and budgeting stage for a second water treatment
facility located at Mid America Industrial Park.
Our economic development team is working to bring more economic opportunity to
our city with:
Nearing completion of the new comprehensive plan Grow West Memphis 2040
9.1-million-dollar rail improvement and expansion project in the rail logistic park
creating opportunity for growth in the rail business
South loop extension in design which will open additional property for development
in the rail port logistic park
Completed certification of an 1800-acre Mega Site, certified through entergy
New emphasis on retail development and recruitment by creating a Retail Incentive
Program through A&P
Implementation of business retention and expansion program to better serve our
existing businesses and industry
95% of Goals obtained in the ACT Work Ready Community Certification which
will assist us in understanding our existing workforce and staffing new and existing
businesses
Website revamp is underway and scheduled to go live this month
We ae working through Governor Hutchinson's Competitive Community Initiative to
better position ourselves for project coming from the State of Arkansas
Formation of E.D.G.E. for Economic Development Growth Engine Commission
Planning and Development:
In 2018 the Planning and Development Department issued building permits for industrial
and commercial development with an estimated cost in excess of twenty(20)million
dollars.This figure includes seven(7) permits for new construction and twenty-two(22)
/ permits to re-model or add-on to existing businesses. Additionally,the department issued
lwe!vcdd 02) permits for new single-family homes and forty-eight(48) permits to re-model or
a -on to existing residential structures.
Community Development:
The Community Development Department oversaw the rehabilitation of thirteen (13)
single-family homes by providing the residents with a new roof. These homes are owner-
occupied by elderly/low income and or handicapped individuals. Additionally,to,forty-
two(42)substandard and vacant structures that were demolished.
Big River Crossing(Harahan Bridge)
The construction of a bicycle/pedestrian trail across the Mississippi River connecting West
Memphis to downtown Memphis was completed and opened to the public on October 2016.
To date,the bridge crossing has attracted more than 400,000 visitors. Electronic counters
showed that thirty percent(30%)of the visitors passed through the western gate.
Delta Regional River Park
The first phase of development for the Delta Regional River Park was completed in the fall
2017. The improvements included more than five (5) miles of trails. These trails provide
the user a unique experience of traveling along the bank of the Mississippi River combined
with dramatic views of the downtown Memphis skyline.In October, ASU Mid-South
hosted the"Left Bank Festival." The event was a great success with hundred people
4' attending. The event included music,food vendors and a catfish-cooking contest.
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Community Outreach Events
January-March 2018- (5) community outreach events
January—March 2019 (28)community outreach events
Other Highpoints
• Started the WMPD Violent Crime Suppression Unit
• Begin working with an ATF Task Force
• Teaming with the Crittenden County Sheriff's Office,Marion Police Department,
and Jonesboro Police Department to take a regional approach to deal with crime.
• Placed a School Resource Officer on each WMSD campus to protect our campuses,
counsel students,and provide training.
Violent Crime
Terroristic Act
Jan- Mar 2018 (17) Jan-Mar 2019 (11) 35% decrease
Homicide
Jan- Mar 2018 (6) Jan-Mar 2019 (2) 66% decrease
Battery 1° Degree
Jan-Mar 2018 (9) Jan-Mar 2019 (3) 66% decrease
Weapons seized
Jan-Mar 2018 (27) Jan-Mar 2019 (68) 60% Increase
OUR Public Works department has place together a 4-point plan to
Improve Infrastructure & drainage,city street improvements.Redding St. Bridge,
Drainage Review of the 10 mile Bayou & South loop extension
Commitment to cleaning or city Completing our curbside pickup & recycling plan
Improving the quality of life for West Memphians is our goal. There is a new energy in the
air here in West Memphis of excitement and possibilities.People are believing our city is on
the rise.The shackles that has held us back is now released. The light at the end of our
tunnel is bright,
With: 2 new fire stations being constructed
The West Memphis Library & Innovation Center
A new Police Sub stations
Re-opening of the Roberta Jackson Neighborhood Center
A new municipal court building being constructed
The Rebranding our city with new focus
The much-needed face lift of City Hall
New Industry and retail prospects
250-million-dollar expansion investment at Southland Casino and Racing the biggest
tourism investment in the state history and the Big River Soul Festival
1-40& 55,Striving riverport and rail port logistic and an outstanding airport is having the
great people of West Memphis energized.No longer do we allow others to dictate our city
narrative.We now control our city narrative, through creative direction from Nick Coulter
our Communication director and our Community Outreach director Tawana Bailey we
now tell our story which is a great story of how a city rose from the ashes and shine at the
top of the kingdom! ,y/�