January 20, 2005MINUTEB
WEST MEMPHI8 CITY COUNCIL
JANUARY 20, 2005
A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Coundl was held on Thursday, January 20, 2005 at
1:30 p.m. in the City Coundl Chambers at City Hall, 205 S. Redding, West Memphis, Arkansas.
Mayor William H. Johnson presided.
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 1:34 p.m. Reverend Clay Hallmark of First Baptist
Church in Marion, AR offered prayer. 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, Harold Thomas, Joyce Gray, Lorraine Robinson, Clarence Davis, Vickie
Robertson, Ramona Taylor, Marco McClendon, and Helen Harris. Absent: Rev. Herman Coleman
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Bids for West Memphis Water and Sewer Relocations f+vr 1-40-Hwy. 118 Interchange (Airport
Road) were opened at 1:00 p.m. by Sorrell Engineers and bid tabulations were given to the City
Council to review. Coundlor Taylor moved, seconded by Coundlor Thomas to accept the bids
and refer them to the Utility Commission for final disposition. Upon voice vote, the voting was
unanimous. (Copy attached)
MINUTES
Councilor Robinson moved, seconded by Coundlor Taylor to dispense with the reading of the
minutes of January 6, 2005 and approve as presented. Upon voice vote, the voting was
unanimous.
QLD BU81NE88
Councilor Robinson moved, seconded by Councilor Harris to table the CDBG adoption of the final
statement for annual action plan and five (5) year consolidated plan until the next meeting,
February 3, 2005. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
2nd Reading An Ordinance to rezone certain property in the City of West Memphis, from 1-1,
Limited Indusbial to BW-1, General Broadway District, boated on South 7~'' Streef, Lot 6,
Southwide Subdivision, City of West Memphis, Critttenden County, Arkansas, and containing 7.58
acres.
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the SECOND time.
2"d Reading An Ordinance to waive competitive bkiding for uniform and laundry servke to be
provided by G&K Services and for other purposes.
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the SECOND time.
NEW BU81NE88
R-1 A Resolution certifying the amounts of liens imposed on certain properties for grass
cutting, deaning litter, debris, and pools, coMraded by the City of West Memphis pursuant to
Ordinances No. 1385.
Coundlor Robinson moved, seconded by Councilor Hams to table until the next meeting. Upon
voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
PERMIS81ON REQUE8T8
Coundlor Thomas moved, seconded by Coundlor Taylor to give permission to pay OMI
$58,310.00 for the month of December and the month of January for operation of the Wastewater
Treatment Plant. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
COMMITTEE REPORT8
Airport Commission -Coundlor Robinson reported the City Attorney discussed nature
conservative issues regarding trees and the information is to be given to EPA, a Master Plan
update presentation was given, they thanked Odell Slaughter and the Street Department for
removing the ice and snow, and also thanked Chief Paudert for attending the meeting to discuss
security issues at the airport.
Mayor Johnson stated he was in the process of making the new committee/commission
appointmerrts and they will be mailed prior to the next City Coundl meeting.
Dale Lancaster, Jackson, MS - developer of Arrington Estates, which is a 60 house subdivision
on Rainer Road, was presets to request a sidewalk variance. He stated they would like to be
able to lay the sidewalks abutting the curbs and reduce the size from 48" to 36" or 42". He said
the reason for the request was because they already have their water and sewer meter in the
ground and they are about 4 feet off of what they are supposed to be.
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The council requested the acting City Engineer, Eddie Brawley to address the matter. Mr.
Brawley stated the set back requirement of four feet is for safety reasons, and that ff the sidewalk
abuts the sloped curbs, h would encourage parking on the sidewalks. Mr. Brawley also said that
the building plans specified a five foot easement for the sidewalk. Mr. Lancaster said the General
Contractor made a X50,000 error and asked for the council's consideration.
Councilor Taylor moved, seconded by Councilor Robertson to refer this matter to the Planning 8
Development Department, in conjunction with the City Engineer, and for them to make a
recommendation to the City Council. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Johnson announced that composite pictures of the elected officals will be taken before the
next City Councl Meeting, February 3, 2003, from 11:00 am until 12:00 noon at City Hall.
Having no further business to come before the City Council, Councilor Taylor moved, seconded
by Councilor Davis, to adjourn. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The meeting
adjourned at 2:00 p.m.
PASSED and APPROVED this 3~~ day of February, 2005.
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WILLIAM H. JOHN ,MAYOR
ATTEST:
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PHIL ,CITY CLERK
Minutes prepared by:
Cindy Gree ood, Senior Deputy City Clerk
BID TABULATION
WATER & SEWER RELOCATION FOR
I-40 -HWY. 118 INTERCHANGE (AIRPORT RD.)
CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS
January 20, 2005
CONTRACTOR TOTAL AMOUNT BID
1 B & B UTILITY CONTRACTORS
MARION, ARKANSAS
2 BRONZE CONSTR. CO.
CONWAY, ARKANSAS
3 CRITTCO CONSTR. CO.
MARION, ARKANSAS ~
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4 KLAASMEYER CONSTR.
CONWAY, ARKANSAS
5 LYNNSON, INC.
POPLAR BLUFF, MO
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6 NELSON PLUMBING, INC
MEMPHIS, TN
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7 ROBERTS CONTRACTING CO.
FORREST CITY, ARKANSAS
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8 WATER & WASTEWATER SRV.
MARION, ARKANSAS ~;
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