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AGENDA
WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 4,2024
PRAYER: APOSTLE JONATHAN DAVIS.
KINGDOM SEEKERS CHURCH
PLEDGE OF -
ALLEGIANCE: MRS. PATRICIA LANE
SENIOR DEPUTY CLERK-CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS
CALL TO ORDER: S
ROLL CALL: CITY CLERK-MS. PAT JOPLIN -
BID OPENING:..
MINUTES: APPROVE OR CORRECT MINUTES OF MARCH 21,2024 -
OLD BUSINESS: 3RD READING OF AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH FEES FOR
PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS AT RESIDENTIAL RATES AND..
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL RATES WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS
OF WEST MEMPHIS,ARKANSAS
NEW BUSINESS:
PERMISSION
REQUEST: PERMISSION TO DISTRIBUTE CHARITY DAY FUNDS FROM
SOUTHLAND CASINO-MRS. TORT PERRY
PERMISSION FOR THE CITY COUNCIL TO REVIEW AND
AUTHORIZE (1) PROPOSE CITATION PENALTIES FOR COURT
, FINES AND (2)PROPOSED GRASS CUTTING FEE INCREASE-
MR. CHADD BOWMAN,DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND
DEVELOPMENT .
COMMITTEE ,
REPORTS:
APPOINTMENTS:
PRESENTATION •
BY THE MAYOR: PROCLAMATION TO WEST MEMPHIS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL •
ANNOUNCEMENTS: •
CITIZEN REQUEST: - •
ADJOURNMENT: - -
MINUTES
WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL
March 21,2024
A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on Thursday March 21,2024, at 5:00 p.m.
in the City Council Chambers at City Hall,205 S. Redding,West Memphis,Arkansas.
Invocation was given by Pastor Lovell Howard, Old Saint Paul Missionary Baptist Church followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance led by Senior. Deputy City Clerk, Patricia Lane. Mayor Marco McClendon called the
meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. City Clerk, Patricia Joplin called the roll.Those present were Mayor Marco
McClendon, City Attorney, Michael Stephenson, City Treasurer Charlie Suiter Jr., and Council Members:
Gheric Bruce, Tracy Catt, Wayne Croom, Helen Harris,James Holt, Willis Mondy, David Murray, and
Charles Wheeless.Absent was Councilor Lorraine Mohammed and Melanie Hutchinson.Also present
was Finance Director,Tori Perry,and Evening Times Reporter Donald Wilburn. Quorum, being present
Mayor McClendon, proceeded with the meeting.
BID OPENING:
WEST MEMPHIS UTILITIES-REMOTE WORKER RESIDENCY RECRUITMENT CAMPAIGN,
OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT-MR.WARD WIMBISH
Mayor McClendon said that council had a work session on Tuesday March 19, 2024,to discuss the bids.
There being no further discussion. Councilor Croom made the motion,seconded by Councilor Catt to
approve the bid and to refer it back to administration for disposition. Upon voice vote,voting was
unanimous to approve.
STATE OF THE CITY: Mayor McClendon presented the 2023 State of the City Address to council.
MINUTES:APPROVE OR CORRECT MINUTES OF MARCH 7, 2024
Councilor Croom made the motion, seconded by Councilor Murray,to dispense with the reading of the
February 15, 2024, Council Minutes and to approve them as submitted. Upon voice vote,voting was
unanimous to approve.
OLD BUSINESS:
0-2 AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL CERTAIN ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS,ARKANSAS
City Attorney Stephenson read the ordinance by title only for the THIRD and FINAL time. Councilor
Croom made the motion, seconded by Councilor Mondy to approve.There being no discussion. Upon
voice vote,voting was unanimous to approve.The ordinance was adopted and assigned No. 2667.
NEW BUSINESS.
Councilor Catt made a motion, seconded by Councilor Bruce to read 0-1, and 0-2, by title only. Upon ;;'`.
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voice vote,voting was unanimous.
0-1 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A LOT SPLIT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE 10-06-09 WMPHS
IRRG LOTS SUBDIVISION, MOUND CITY ROAD
City Attorney Stephenson read the ordinance by title only for the FIRST time. Councilor Catt made the
motion, seconded by Councilor Bruce to suspend the rules, and place the ordinance on its second
reading. Upon voice vote,voting was unanimous. City Attorney Stephenson read the ordinance by title
only for the SECOND time. Councilor Catt made the motion,seconded by Councilor Bruce to further
suspend the rules, and place the ordinance on its third reading. Upon voice vote,voting was unanimous.
City Attorney Stephenson read the ordinance by title only for the THIRD and FINAL time. Councilor Catt
made the motion,seconded by Councilor Bruce to approve. Discussion followed. Councilor Croom asked
what the zoning was for the property. Planning Director, Chad Bowman said that it was zoned 1-2
Interstate Corridor.Councilor Croom asked what type of businesses were permitted. Mr. Bowman said
that the proposed projects for these two sites which is a large track of land south of 1-40 and adjacent to
Mound City Road in a flood plan area,the property owner is proposing to put up billboards. He said
originally,they wanted to put up 4 billboards, but the Planning Commission felt that was to many
preemptively so that they can control the cost. Councilor Harris made the motion,seconded by
Councilor Bruce to approve. Upon voice vote,voting was unanimous to approve.
Mayor McClendon asked for permission to add the amendment of the date for ordinance 2664 to the
agenda
Councilor Croom made the motion, seconded by Councilor Monday to add the amendment of the date
for ordinance 2664 to the agenda. Upon voice vote,voting was unanimous to approve.
PERMISSION TO AMEND THE DATE ON ORDINANCE 2264 TO THE AGENDA-WARD WIMBISH
City attorney Stephenson explained what they did not do last time was have a separate vote on the
amendment of the date from April 1, 2024,to May 1, 2024, and that is what they are doing today.
Councilor Catt made the Motion, seconded by Councilor Bruce to approve the amendment. Upon voice
vote,voting was unanimous to approve.
PERMISSION TO GIVE MPO PERMISSION TO BID OUT THE LIST OF STREETS FOR OVERLAY AND 300 FEET
OF 5TH STREET-RHONDA STANDRIDGE, MPO
Councilor Catt made a motion, seconded by Councilor Croom to give permission to the MPO Department
to put the list out for bid and then submit the bids back to council for review and approval. Upon voice
vote,voting was unanimous to approve.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
AIRPORT COMMISSION:
Councilor Croom presented the Airport Commission report.Susana with Garver Engineers reported that
the estimated start date for the north apron rehab project is April 22"d with the estimated end date of
August 28th.Also, the jet fuel rehab project is still set for April.
PRESENTATION: PROCLAMATION TO WEST MEMPHIS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
MAYOR MCCLENDON:
Mayor McClendon said the West Memphis Christian School Basketball Team were not available to come
to council today.They will be added to the April 4, 2024, agenda.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Ms. Carolyn Anthony of the City of West Memphis Parks and Recreation Department came before
council to announce that on March 30, 2024,that they will partnering with the Diabetes Care and
Awareness Expo to host an event since this is diabetes awareness month.They will be doing free health
screenings, consultations, cooking demonstrations and showing people how to start a home garden and
fitness demonstrations.There will be food fun and games for all ages.There will be dietitians,
pharmacist, and dentist to provide health information.They will also be having an Easter Egg Hunt at
Tilden Rogers Park on March 30, 2024. Ms.Anthony said throughout the week the Parks Department will
be hosting Easter Egg Hunts on March 27, 2024,they will be at Grimsley Park at 6:00 p.m. On Thursday
March 28, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.they will be at Franklin Park. On March 30, 2024,they will be at Mathews
Park. Ms.Anthony said that it would be lots of fun for the children and family and invited everyone out
to come out.
Mayor McClendon said that he has been in conversation with the Public Works Department and is doing
a review of the city in regard to closing in some ditches.They will be looking at Ward 1 especially Shady
Grove area,Ward 2,Ward 3 and Ward 5. He is going to get a cost analysis and bring it back before
council for their decision. Councilor Bruce said this is kind of a continuation of a previous discussion in
2005 where the council discussed closing in the ditches and providing sidewalks and he is looking
forward to working with the mayor to get this done for the people.
Councilor Mondy asked about the dog park on Auburn. Mayor McClendon said that they are working on
getting it back up.There was an incident, and someone ran into the fence and pavilion.They are in the
process of getting bids to repair it
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1 Permit Type Fees and Penalties Additional Penalties for non-payment or non-compliance
2 Building Permits -
3 New Residential Building Permit $150/day 1st offense, $250/day 2nd offense, Plus Court Fees - 1-year Privelege License suspension and/or Petition for State License Revocation
4 Residential Remodel/Addition ,$150/day 1st offense, $250/day 2nd offense, Plus Court Fees 1-year Privelege License suspension and/or Petition for State License Revocation
5 New Commercial Building Permit $350/day 1st offense,$500/day 2nd offense, Plus Court Fees 1-year Privelege License suspension and/or Petition for State License Revocation
6 Commercial Remodel/Addition $350/day 1st offense,$500/day 2nd offense, Plus Court Fees 1-year Privelege License suspension and/or Petition for State License Revocation
7 Other Construction $350/day 1st offense,$500/day 2nd offense, Plus Court Fees 1-year Privelege License suspension and/or Petition for State License Revocation
8 Fence Permits
9 Residential ;$150/day 1st offense, $250/day 2nd offense, Plus Court Fees 1-year Privelege License suspension and/or Petition for State License Revocation
10 Commercial '$150/day 1st offense, $250/day 2nd offense, Plus Court Fees 1-year Privelege License suspension and/or Petition for State License Revocation
11 Accessory Building ,$1.50/day 1st offense, $250/day 2nd offense, Plus Court Fees
lam.13 Signs '
14 On Premise: •
15 1-50 sq. feet $150/day 1st offense,$250/day 2nd offense, Plus Court Fees 1-year Privelege License suspension and/or Petition for State License Revocation
16 50-75 sq.feet '$150/day 1st offense ,$250/day 2nd offense, Plus Court Fees 1-year Privelege License suspension and/or Petition for State License Revocation
17 75 to 100 sq. feet ,$150/day 1st offense , $250/day 2nd offense, Plus Court Fees _ 1-year Privelege License suspension and/or Petition for State License Revocation
1a Above 100 sq. feet ;$150/day 1st offense,$250/day 2nd offense, Plus Court Fees 1-year Privelege License suspension and/or Petition for State License Revocation
19 Banners r$150/day 1st offense, $250/day 2nd offense, Plus Court Fees 1-year Privelege License suspension and/or Petition for State License Revocation
zo Portable Signs t$150/day 1st offense, $250/day 2nd offense, Plus Court Fees 1-year Privelege License suspension and/or Petition for State License Revocation
21 Swimming Pools
22 Residential ;$150/day 1st offense, $250/day 2nd offense, Plus Court Fees 1-year Privelege License suspension and/or Petition for State License Revocation
23 Commercial 1$250/day 1st offense, $500/day 2nd offense, Plus Court Fees 1-year Privelege License suspension and/or Petition for State License Revocation
24 Plumbing Permit
25 Residential (New) ;$$350/day 1st offense , $500/day 2nd offense, Plus Court Fees 1-year Privelege License suspension and/or Petition for State License Revocation
26 Commercial (New) '$350/day 1st offense , $500/day 2nd offense, Plus Court Fees 1-year Privelege License suspension and/or Petition for State License Revocation
27 Fire Sprinkler Water System
28 Residential Remodel/Addition $150/day 1st offense , $250/day 2nd offense, Plus Court Fees 1-year Privelege License suspension and/or Petition for State License Revocation
29 Commercial (New) i$350/day 1st offense , $500/day 2nd offense, Plus Court Fees 1-year Privelege License suspension and/or Petition for State License Revocation
30 Commecial (Remodel/Addition) $350/day 1st offense, $500/day 2nd offense, Plus Court Fees 1-year Privelege License suspension and/or Petition for State License Revocation
31 New Apartments $350/day 1st offense, $500/day 2nd offense, Plus Court Fees 1-year Privelege License suspension and/or Petition for State License Revocation
32 Gas '$350/day 1st offense, $500/day 2nd offense, Plus Court Fees 1-year Privelege License suspension and/or Petition for State License Revocation
33 RPZ Backflow ;$350/day 1st offense, $500/day 2nd offense, Plus Court Fees 1-year Privelege License suspension and/or Petition for State License Revocation
34 Water Permit
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1 Permit Type Fees and Penalties Additional Penalties for note-payment or non-compliance
35 Residential $150/day 1st offense, $250/day.2nd offense, Plus Court Fees 1-year Privelege License suspension and/or Petition for State License Revocation
36 Commercial $350/day 1st offense, $500/day 2nd offense, Plus Court Fees 1-year Privelege License suspension and/or Petition for State License Revocation
37. Sewer Permit
38 Residential $150/day 1st offense , $250/day 2nd offense, Plus Court Fees 1-year Privelege License suspension and/or Petition for State License Revocation
39 Commercial $350/day 1st offense, $500/day 2nd offense, Plus Court Fees 1-year Privelege License suspension and/or Petition for State License Revocation
40 HVAC Permits
41. Residential '$150/day 1st offense, $250/day 2nd offense, Plus Court Fees 1-year Privelege License suspension and/or Petition for State License Revocation
42 Commercial !$350/day 1st offense , $500/day 2nd offense, Plus Court Fees 1-year Privelege License suspension and/or Petition for State License Revocation
43 i New Apartments $350/day 1st offense , $500/day 2nd offense, Plus Court Fees 1-year Privelege License suspension and/or Petition for State License Revocation
44 Equipment Change Out $150/day 1st offense, $250/day 2nd offense, Plus Court Fees 1-year Privelege License suspension and/or Petition for State License Revocation
45 Ductwork Replacement or addition $150/day 1st offense, $250/day 2nd offense, Plus Court Fees 1-year Privelege License suspension and/or Petition for State License Revocation
46 Vent-A-Hood - $350/day 1st offense, $500/day 2nd offense, Plus Court Fees 1-year Privelege License suspension and/or Petition for State License Revocation
47 Refrigeration Units l$350/day 1st offense, $500/day 2nd offense, Plus Court Fees 1-year Privelege License suspension and/or Petition for State License Revocation
48 Electric-Permits
49 Residential ,$2.50/day 1st offense, $500/day 2nd offense, Plus Court Fees 1-year Privelege License suspension and/or Petition for State License Revocation
50` Commerical -1;$350/day 1st offense , $500/day 2nd offense, Plus Court Fees - 1-year Privelege License suspension and/or Petition for State License Revocation
51 New Apartments ,$350/day 1.st offense , $500/day 2nd offense, Plus Court Fees 1-year Privelege License suspension and/or Petition for State License Revocation
52 Residential (Remodel/Addition} :$250/day 1st offense , $500/day 2nd offense, Plus Court Fees 1-year Privelege License suspension and/or Petition for State License Revocation
53 Commerical (Remodel/Addition) $350/day 1st offense, $500/day 2nd offense, Plus Court.Fees 1-year Privelege License suspension and/or Petition for State License Revocation
54 Meter Loop $350/day 1st offense , $500/day 2nd offense, Plus Court Fees 1-year Privelege License suspension and/or Petition for State License Revocation
55 Service Upgrade/Panel Box Replacernent $350/day 1st offense, $500/day 2nd offense, Plus Court Fees 1-year Privelege License suspension and/or Petition for State License Revocation
56 Swimming pools $350/ai,ay 1st offense, $500/day 2nd offense, Plus Court Fees 1-year Privelege License suspension and/or Petition for State License Revocation
57 Miscellaneous $350/day 1st offense, $500/day 2nd offense, Plus Court Fees 1-year Privelege License suspension and/or Petition for State License Revocation
58 Demolition Permits -r.
59 Residential $250/day 1st offense, $500/day 2nd offense, Plus Court Fees 1-year Privelege License suspension and/or Petition for State License Revocation
60. Commercial i$250/da:y 1.st offense, $500/day 2nd offense, Plus Court Fees 1-year Privelege License suspension and/or Petition for State License Revocation '
61 Certificate of.Occupancy.
62 Residential $50/day lst offense, $100/day 2nd offense, Plus Court Fees -
63 Commercial }$100/day 1st offense , $250/day 2nd offense, Plus Court Fees
64 Temporary CO`s $50/day 1st offense, $100/day 2nd offense, Plus Court Fees
66 GROW WEST MEM.PHIS DEVELOPMENT CODE OR ORDINANCE VIOLATIONS
67,Litter and Debris (Residentiail $50/day 1st offense, $100/day 2nd offense, Plus Court Fees Tax lien on annual property taxes
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_ .. ._. 4�p . . �. nd gnalties , , � � :� � ��Addat'oonai_Penalties#or nora..payment;or no _ �.. p.an.a -
68 Litter and Debris(Commercial) $150/day 1st offense, $200/day 2nd offense, Plus Court Fees . .. Tax lien on annual property taxes
69 Overgrown Gr Lots 6 esicdent al))_
70 0.20acre-0.50.acre
$150, plus $50 administrative.($200.00) Tax lien on annual property taxes
71 0.51 acre- I acre $200, plus$50 administrative ($250.00) Tax lien on annual property taxes
72 1.1 acres> $250, plus$50 administrative.($300.00) Tax lien on annual property taxes
73 Overgrown Grass tots,(Commereia fl
, plus ($250..00) Tax lien on annual property taxes
74: 0.5 acre - k:0 acre. :_
$200 $50 administrative
75 1.1.acres-5.0 acres '$250, plus$50 administrative ($300.00) Tax lien on annual property taxes.
76 5 acres>.
$300, plus $50 administrative ($350.00) Tax lien on annual property taxes
Zon�fig OtdinarrceVi o'ation $50/day, plus fee for land use commission hearing to propose zoning May be required to particular land use and move to another location
77 Change
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PROPOSED LAWN CUTTING FEES
Properties ranging from:
*Residential
0.2 acre - 0.5 acre $150.00 (+ $50 admin fee)
0.5-acre -1 acre $200.00 (+ $50 admin fee)
1 acre or > $250.00 (+$50 admin fee)
*Commercial/Industrial
0.5 acre — 1.0 acre . $200.00 (+$50 admin fee)
1.1 acres — 5.0 acres $250.00 (+$50 admin fee.)
5 acres or> $300.00 (+$50 admin fee)
*Prices may be increased up to an additional 50% for excessively high.
grass that will require heavier equipment to cut the properties.
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