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February 3, 2005MINUTES WEBT MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 3, 2445 A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Councl was held on Thursday, February 3, 2005 at 1:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 205 S. Redding, West Memphis, Arkansas. Mayor William H. Johnson presided. Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 1:32 p.m. Reverend Bob Burnham of the First United Methodist Church offered prayer. Phillip Para, City Clerk called the roll. Those present were: Mayor N~illiam H. Johnson, City Attorney David Peeples, City Treasurer Frank Martin and Councikxs: Harold Thomas, Joyce Gray, Lorraine Robinson, Clarence Davis, Vickie Robertson, Ramona Taylor, Rev. Heenan Coleman, Marco McClendon, Helen Harris, and James Holt. ~~ Bids for West Memphis Utilities tree trimming were opened at 1:00 p.m. and bid tabulations were given to the City Council to review. Councilor Holt moved, seconded by Councilor Thomas to accept the bids and refer them to the Utility Commission for final disposition. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. (Copy attached) MI UT Councilor Taylor moved, seconded by Councilor Davis to dispense with the reading of the minutes of January 20, 2005 and approve as presented. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. Mary Jackson - 333 Lincoln Street read a request from the residents of Shady Grove asking the city to give them cuffs, gutters, sidewalks, and streets that was promised when they were annexed. She presented a petition addressed sign by residents to the Mayor and Council asking for curbs, gutters, and sidewalks. The petition was filed with the City Clerk. Pricilla Teilesford -resident of Shady Grove asked the council to do the right thing and that they deserved what was promised to them. She also said that last year they received a federal grant for curbs, gutters, and sidewalks and they were lawfully entitled to it. Carlyle Tellesford -1987 Shady Grove, also asked the council to do what was right for Shady Grove. OLD BU81NE88 Mayor Johnson stated the next item on the agenda was the adoption of the Community Development Block Grant final statement for annual action plan and five (5) year consolidated plan. He stated this includes $230,000 for the Shady Grove Sub Division of West Memphis. This year $170,000 was allocated, and the new proposal, that starts in July of 2005, an additional $230,000 was included to be used in Shady Grove. Mayor Johnson also stated that the statement made that the federal money was allocated to Shady Grove was not true. The funds were allocated to the City of West Memphis for them to determine the use of it, and the City Council determined the use of those funds. Councilor Taylor moved, seconded by Councilor Thomas to adopt the Community Development Block Grant final statement for annual action plan and five (5) year consolidated plan. After lengthy discussion, roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Thomas, Davis, Taylor, and Holt NAYS: Gray, Robinson, Robertson, Coleman, McClendon, and Hams The motion FAILED. 3rd Reading An Ordinance to rezone certain property in the City of West Memphis, from I-1, Limited Industrial to BW-1, General Broadway District, located on South 7'~' Street, Lot 6, Southwrde Subdivision, City of West Memphis, Crittenden County, Arkansas, and containing 7.58 acres. City Attorney Peeples read the OMinance for the THIRD AND FINAL time. The Ordinance DIED for lack of a motion. 3rd Reading An Ordinance to waive competitive bidding for unifarm and laundry service to be provided by G6K Services and for other purposes. City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the THIRD AND FINAL time. Councilor Robinson moved, seconded by Councilor Taylor to adopt. Discussion was held regarding if and when the uniforms were bid last. Frank Martin, Finance Director stated he believed they were bid last year and the contract with GB~K Services was signed in March of 2004. Councilor Robertson requested a copy of the contract. Roll call vote to adopt the ordinance was as follows: AYES: Thomas, Robinson, Davis, Taylor, McClendon, and Holt NAYS: Gray, Robertson, Coleman, and Hams The motion carried. The Ordinance was adopted and assigned No. 2120. Page 2 Cfty Cownc/l Meeting February 3, 2008 Councilor Coleman moved, seconded by Coundlor Robinson to suspend the rules and the Resolution be read by title only. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. R-1 A Resolution certity/ng the amounts of liens imposed on certain /xoperties for grass cutting, cleaning Utter, debris, and pools, contracted by the Clty of West Memphis pursuant to Ordinances No. 1385. City Attorney Peeples read the Resolution. Coundlor Taylor moved, seconded by Councilor Thomas to approve. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The Resolution was adopted and assigned No. 1804. R-2 A Resolution to change the West Memphis Comprehensive Plan from Industrial to Commercial Ihr certain described property located on South 7"' Street. Coundlor Robertson moved, seconded by Coundlor Gray to table indefinitely. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. O-1 An Ordinance for the adoption of the Arkansas Plumbing Code 9'" Edition and Arkansas State Gas Code 1995 Edition, which codes regulate the installation, alteration, and maintenance of all plumbing wdhin the City of West Memphis; providing a penalty for violations of said code; repealing all ordinances in conflkt with said Dods Coundlor Robinson moved, seconded by Coundlor Thomas to suspend the rules and the Ordinance be read by title only. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST time. Coundlor Robinson moved, seconded by Coundlor Taylor to approve the Planning Commission recommendations. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. (See attached copy) Coundlor Davis moved, seconded by Coundlor Robinson to give permission to sign a lease with Ford Motor Company in the amount of $7882.00, per year for three years, fora 2005 Ford Crown ~doria LX, for the Mayor's use, subject to the City Attorney's approval. Mayor Johnson stated this was a recommendation from the 2004 Budget Committee and the money was included in the 2005 budget. This is a trial of $22,986.00 and at the expiration of the lease the vehicle can be purchased by the City for $1.00. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. Coundlor Thomas moved, seconded by Coundlor Taylor to give permission to pay OMI $58,310.00 for the month of February for operation of the Wastewater Treatment PIaM. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. Coundlor Robinson moved, seconded by Coundlor Coleman to distribute the funds from Southland Rating Corporation in the amount of $122,987.49, representing fifty percent of the uncashed parr-mutual tickets for the fast half of 2004, to be used for charitable purposes benefitlng young females and males; dividing it four ways between the West Memphis Boys & Girls Club, Wonder Boys Club, LR Jackson Girls Club and J.W. Rich Girls Club. Checks are not to be distributed until the finandal reports are received. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. Coundlor McClendon moved, seconded by Coundlor Coleman to distribute the charity day funds from Southland Rating Corporation representing four (4) Disaster Relief Days in the amount of $15,105.00, with $3,000.00 going to Delta Neighborhood Action Coundi (DNAC) and $12,105.00 to the Good Neighbor Center. Upon vacs vote, the voting was unanimous. Coundlor Robinson moved, seconded by Councilor Gray to distribute the charity day funds from Southland Raring Corporation representing the proceeds from six (6) Charity Days in the amount of $7,552.50, to be divided eleven (11) ways between the Mayor and City Coundl forvarious charities of their choice. Upon vas vote, the voting was unanimous. MMITTEE REPORT8 A&P Commission -Coundlor Taylor distributed the 2005 West Memphis Restaurant 8~ Lodging Guide and the 2005 Calendar of Events. Funding was allocated to do a cooperative venture with The West Memphis Hospitality Association to provide billboards to promote stopping in West Memphis to spend the night or for dining purposes and to do an inaugural insert promoting West Memphis in the Commercial Appeal in March and then reevaluate it before doing another month. Focus on West Memphis has done a new venture titled 'Looking Badc the 60-0 West Memphis Basketball Dynasty' and it will be shown on the local cable access channel. Saturday night this group is to have a reunion at Southland. Mayor Johnson stated that West Memphis is going to advertise regionally this year and try to attract people from this area to come to West Memphis. Page 3 C/fy Councli Meeting February 3, 2006 Mayor Johnson stated a list of the 2005 Committee/Commission appointments were included in the packets. Whoever is head of the department will be calling to set up the first meeting, and after that, the members of the committees will determine the chairman and the meeting date and time for each month. ANNOUNCEMENT8 Councilor Robinson announced that February has been designated as Black History Month and Mayor Johnson and City Council members will recognize retired school teachers this year at the next City Councl meeting. Anyone that knows of someone they would like recognized, they may contact Dorothy in the Mayor's Office at 732-7500. Having no further business to come before the City Council, Councilor Taylor moved, seconded by Councilor Coleman to adjourn. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 2:17 p.m. PASSED and APPROVED this ~~ day of February, 2005. .- `lam ~ ~L ~. _ - WILLIAM H. J ON, MAYOR ATTEST: Lam-- ~' - - PHILLIP PARA, CITY CLERK Minutes prepared by: Cindy Crreenw Senior Deputy City Clerk West Memphis Utility Commission P.O. Box 1868 • 604 East Cooper (870) 735-3355 • Fax (870) 732-7623 West Memphis, Arkansas 72303 CONTRACT TREE TRIMMING 02-03-05 MEN & EQUIPMENT PER HOUR BY THE POUND P~• P APPLE TREE SERVICE 316 N. CEDAR ST. NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR 72114 ASPLUNDH 708 BLAIR MILL ROAD WILLOW GROVE, PA 19090 DEVINEY CONSTRUCTION /Va ~ (,to ~~- P.O. BOX 6717 JACKSON, M5 39282 y NELSON TREE SERVICE, INC ~./~ ~ ~a 7 c 3300 OFFICE PARK DR. SUITE 205 DAYTON, OH 45439 ~:~ ~ ti ~ fi ~ 11~i fl.- iti o ! 2. WOLF TREE INC. ~ - 3 ~' P.O. BOX 5416 KNOXVILLE, TN 37928 An Equat Opportunity Employer ' yNr Mt 4~ *lk* *S 4 :' • CITY OF WEcST MEMPHIcS PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT 205 S. Redding • P.O. Box 1728 • West Memphis. Arkansas 72303 • (871q 732-7520 • Fax 1870) 732-7650 MEMO TO: Mayor William H. Johnson and City Council Members FROM: Christine Byrd, Planning Commission Coordinator DATE: January 28, 2005 RE: Recommendations from the regular scheduled Planning Commission meeting held on Wednesday, January 26, 2005, to the Mayor and City Council, on Thursday, February 3, 2005. I.) The City of West Memphis Planning Commission recommended to approve R lat o .Klock 71, Kendal Subdivision,~pnlication Case# SD-01-04, for the property owner Old St. Paul Baptist Church and other property owners in Block 71, Kendal Subdivision. This plat was presented to show dedicated easements and the alley closing. (See Attached Plat). An Equal Opportunity Employer rn S~J N rt L iL n (~ D ° 0 ~ ~~ SCALE: 1 "=100' Z rn w ~+ ~~ c D c °~rD -, 75.0•- 50' R.o.w. _ 10' UT1L ESMT. South 9th Street ALLEY CLOSING OF BLOCK 71, KENDAL SUBDIVISION As recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 24 8 25, and replated iq Plat Book 5, Pages 20 ~ 21, in the office of the Circuit Court Clerk, Crittenden County, Arkansas The undersigned owners of this property shown hereon hereby adopts this as their alley closing and easement allocation plat. ess~e rw at~'e Tnistee. Old St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church George Blakeley - - Date Tn~stee, Old St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church O~~~ners of Lots 1 A & 19 A, 17, 18, 28, 29, Block 71, Kendal Subdivision Sources of Tide: D.R. 93(1 1'g. 044, D.R. 1018 Pg. 650, D.R. 1000 Pg. 438 Ruth Jewell Date Owner of Lots 3U-32, Block 71, Kendal Subdivision Source of Title: D.R. _ Page __ Ruth Jewell, ET. AL. Date Owner of Lots 33, Block 71, Kendal Subdivision Source of Title: D.R. _ Page __ Earnestine Smith Date Joyce D:n-is Date Owner of Lots 11,12 & 13, Block 71, Kendal Subdivision Source of Title: D.R. 1063 Page 351 Eldridge Smith Date. O«~ner of Lots 14, 1S & lb, Block 71, Kendal Subdivision Source of Title: D.R. 20 Page 129 Earuestiue J. Holmes Date Owner of Lots 26-27, Block 71, Kendal Subdivision Source of Title: D.R. _ Page __ This plat is apprnved iin- filing by the City of West Memphis. Paul Luker Date Director of Plaiuring Jolm Rimmer. Gen. Manager Date ~~est Memphis Utilir<~ Cortunission _ _ South 8th Street _ 50' R.O.W. 25' 25' 25' 25' 25' 25' 25' 25' 250.0' 25' B/L- ~'i ~ 0 0 0 0 0 0 o I ~" 0 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 N 1-A m BL CK71 r 250. ' ZS' 25' 25' 25' 25 25' 25' 25' 25' 25' 25' 175.0' 36 35 34 33 3~ ~31 30 29 28 27 26 19-A I I 0 0 0 o a o 0 0 0 0 _ ~ ~~ 10 UT IL E S1bIT .-) -- ~ I L - -25' 6~J~ Robert Snuth Date Owners of Lots 4, Block 71, Kendal Subdivision Source of Title: D.R. _ Page __ Leonar Trotter Date Owner of Lots 35, 36, Blocli 71, Kendal Subdivision Source of Title: D.R. _ Page __ -~I Eddie E. Bra«~le~~ Date Acting City Engineer December 2004 Prepared by BRAWLEY CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC., 796 WEST BROADWAY, WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS