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November 16, 2006MINUTES WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL ' ~^~ NOVEMBER 16, 2006 A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on Thursday, November 16, 2006 at 1:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 205 S. Redding, West Memphis, Arkansas. Mayor Johnson called the meeting to osier at 1:30 p.m. Invocation was given by Councilor Herman Coleman. Cindy Greenwood, Sr. Deputy City Clerk called the roll. Those present were: Mayor William H. Johnson, City Treasurer Frank Martin, and Councilors -Ramona Taylor, Herman Coleman, Marco McClendon, Helen Harris, James Holt, Chester Peeples, Joyce Gray, ~ and Clarence Davis. Absent: Councilors Vickie Robertson and Lorraine Robinson. Quorum being present, Mayor Johnson proceeded with the meeting. B~ Bids for the Planning & Development & Community Development (DEMOLITION) were opened at 1:00 and bid tabulation sheets were given to the council. Councilor Taylor moved, seconded by Councilor McClendon to accept the bids and refer to Planning 8 Development and Community Development for final disposition. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. (See attached) MINUTES Councilor Peeples moved, seconded by Councilor Taylor to dispense with the reading of the minutes of November 2, 2006, and approve as presented. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS PERMISSION REQUESTS Councilor Taylor moved, seconded by Councilor Holt to give permission to pay APAC Tennessee $294,105.09 for the 2006 asphalt overlay program. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. Councilor Taylor wanted to make sure everyone saw the Advertising 8 Promotion's insert in the Commeraal Appeal last week announcing the tree lighting to be held on November 21 ~ at 6:00 in Worthington Park. She also said there is a commercial on Channel 5 and a Christmas insert in the Evening Times. Frank Martin said there was a joint meeting of the Insurance and Budget Committee's regarding health and dental insurance. Preliminary rates for health rates have increased $240.00 per year. Insurance Committee Chairman Herman Coleman expressed concerns with us not bidding dental insurance because he said our agent was adamant that we bid the dental coverage for next year. He asked that the Insurance Committee meet as soon as possible and make a recommendation to the City Council at the first meeting in December. Airport Commission met and discussed the bond issue that is to be on the next Council agenda. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Johnson stated that under the terms of the settlement agreement of a lawsuit against the Fire Department, one of the terms the city agreed too, was to have bids taken for a ladies bathroom and a shower installed at Station One and a cost estimate by the second meeting in November. Mayor Johnson said for the record, that Magruder Architects have been working on this and he has alay-out and a design on the project. Although there is no formal bid, because it came in way below the bid level, the preliminary cost of providing a female bathroom and shower at Station One is $7,500. Mayor Johnson said we will proceed through the normal channels to get this done. Councilor Coleman complained about Animal Control picking up dogs that were chained in people's fenced yards, but yet there are stray dogs running loose in his warc1. Mayor Johnson said the new ordinance prohibits the tethering of animals. Councilor Gray said that there are also strays running loose around S. 8"' and S. 9"' Streets. Councilor Holt moved, seconded by Councilor Taylor, to add to the agenda, permission to pay APAC $338,008.89 for work done at the airport which is 100°~ funded by a grant. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. Councilor Taylor moved, seconded by Councilor Holt to approve the payment. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. Having no further business to come before the City Council, Councilor Coleman moved, seconded by Councilor Taylor to adjourn. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 1:48 p.m. PASSED and APPROVED this ~ day of December, 2006. i ~..- WILLIAM H. JOHNS ,MAYOR ATTEST: P RA, CITY CLERK Minutes prepared by: Cin y Green , Sr. Deputy City Jerk Demolition Bid Packet WM-06-01 Keith Trotter Robert Johnson Willie Davis Land L Construction 1010 South Avalon "'t' 3 9~J' ~ g gl~jj °° 403 Lincoln ~ ~ '° ~ q ~`~' ~ ~ °C 1206 East Madison ~p'D R ~'°~` ~ ~ 511 South 10th g pp~ 3 G1.~ °` 216 South 10th G~.J~ i° f~ ~ rj- °D ~ 2410 Monroe O° g L.1,~'~ 207 North 8th ~D °~ g t~ °° ,~/' 406 Lincoln ~ ~ [ ~~ ~'D ~ ~j°t 216 South 15th ~ ~ 3 ~ ~ °~ 716 South 13th ~ °° ~` 720 - 722 South 11th papi° ~/' ~ '"' 534 Front °~' 526 South 21st gD ~ ~~!' 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