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July 7, 2005Minutes West Memphis City Council July 7, 2005 A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on July 7, 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 over the meeting. Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. Brother Jim Mattson of First Christian Church West Memphis, Arkansas offered prayer. Felecia Ellis, Jr. Deputy Clerk called the roll. Those present were Mayor Johnson, City Attorney David Peeples, Treasurer Frank Martin. Councilors: Harold Thomas, Joyce Gray, Lorraine Robinson, Clarence Davis, Vickie Robertson, Ramona Taylor, Marco McClendon, Helen Harris, and James Holt. Absent Councilor: Herman Coleman. Mayor Johnson declared a quorum present and proceeded with the agenda. Bid Openings: Bid openings for West Memphis Utilities for 1 (16) 50 KVA Single- Phase Padmount transformers 2. Maintenance & testing of two (2) Waukesha Transformers 3. Trailer mounted vaccum, value exerciser and pressure cleaner. Having reviewed the bid sheets provided Councilor Holt moved, seconded by Councilor Taylor to return to the Utility Commission for disposition. Upon voice vote the motion was unanimously approved. (See Attached) Bid openings for Shady Grove Street and Drainage Improvements. Having reviewed the bid sheet provided Councilor Robinson moved seconded by Councilor Taylor to refer to Public Works for disposition. Mayor Johnson advised Councilors to attend the next Public Works Committee meeting to address any questions they may have about the bid. Upon voice vote the motion was unanimously approved. (See Attached) Bid openings for Planning and Development -Demolition. Having reviewed the bid sheets provided Councilor Harris moved seconded by Councilor Davis to refer bids to Planning and Development for disposition. There was no discussion. Upon voice vote the motion was unanimously approved. (See Attached) Minutes Council Robinson moved, seconded by Council Harris to dispense with the reading of the minutes of June 23, 2005 and approved as presented. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. Old Business 2nd reading of an Ordinance to amend section 8.04.110 of the West Memphis Municipal Code regarding the collection or material other than garbage and to abolish ordinance number 1892. City Attorney David Peeples read by title only. The Ordinance was then place back on the agenda for its' third and final reading scheduled for the next Council meeting. This concluded all old business. New Business - 1 ~` reading of an Ordinance to amend chapter 3.08 of the West Memphis Municipal Code regarding the competitive bidding requirements for purchases made by the City of West Memphis and for other purposes. City Attorney read the Ordinance. City Attorney Peeples explained that this Ordinance will bring our City's purchasing Ordinance in line with recently enacted Ordinance Act 1435 of 2005 which changes the amount of our competitive bidding from $10,000.00 to $20,000.00. Anything in excess of $20,000.00 must be put out for bid or have an Ordinance approving waiving competitive bidding. After a brief discussion the Ordinance was placed back on the agenda for the second reading scheduled for the next Council meeting. A Resolution to create within the West Memphis Fire Department the positions of Deputy Inspector and EMS Administrator and for other purposes. City Attorney David Peeples read the Resolution. Mayor Johnson explained that these two positions came from the Fire Department to the Fire Commission and was approved by the Mayors office and now has been presented on the agenda today. Councilor Thomas moved seconded by Councilor Robinson to approve. Upon voice voting the Resolution was unanimously approved. The Resolution was assigned number 1819. This concluded all new business. Permission Request None Committee Reports The Police Committee was the only committee that met since the last Council meeting. Councilor McClendon reported that the committee discussed the success of the Freedom Fest in which the Police Department provided security. He reported that they also discussed National Night Out, which will be held August 2, 2005. The committee discussed the possibility of having the event at a centralized location this year. The vacant dispatch position, and overtime at the police department were also discussed. Councilor McClendon ended his report by expressing his condolences to the Turner family in the death 14 year old Lamont Akem Turner. Mayor Johnson expressed his condolences to the families affected by this morning's bombings in England. Councilor Taylor brought to the Council's attention, the insert on Health Care in today's Commercial Appeal. She also informed the council that News Channel 3 Live at Nine had aired coverage of the Freedom Fest. Mayor Johnson announced that on Sunday morning July 10`h at 10:00am, the Missouri Street Church of Christ will be celebrating Public Servant's Day. Mayor A.C. Wharton will be guest speaker at the 10:00am program. The public as well as elected offices are invited. Having no further business Mayor Johnson requested a motion to adjourn. Councilor Harris moved seconded by Councilor Taylor to adjourn. Upon voice vote ,the voting was unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 1:50 p.m. PASSED and APPROVED this '~,I ~- day of July 2005. WILLIAM H. JOHNSON MAYOR ATTEST: ~~ ~~' ~ ~! YYl LLIP P ERK -, Minutes Prepared By: _ , elecia Ellis, Jr. Deputy Clerk i West Memphis Utility Commission P.O. Box 1868 • 604 East Cooper (870) 735-3355 • Fax (870) 732-7621 West Memphis, Arkansas 72303 (16) 50 KVA SINGLE PHASE PADMOUNT TRANSFORMERS 13200 GRD. 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