April 19, 2007MINUTES
WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 18, 2007
A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on Thursday, April 19, 2007 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 order at 1:30 p.m. Invocation was given by Reverend David
Moose of Rosewood United Methodist Church in West Memphis. Cindy Greenwood, Senior
Deputy City Clerk, called the roll. Those present were: Mayor William H. Johnson, City Attorney
David Peeples, City Treasurer Frank Martin, Councilors, Helen Hams, Chester Peeples, Phillip
Carter, Lorraine Robinson, Clarence Davis, and James Pulliaum. Absent: Councilors: Herman
Coleman, Marco McClendon, James Holt, and Ramona Taylor. Quorum being present, Mayor
Johnson proceeded with the meeting.
BIDS
Bids for 2 Administrative Police Vehicles, were opened at 1:00 p.m. and tabulated by Renita
Rash, Purchasing Agent. A motion was made by Robinson, and a second by Carter to accept the
bids and refer them to the Police Commission for disposition. The motion carried by unanimous
vote. Copies of the tabulation sheets were given to the City Council. (See attached)
Bids for West Memphis Broadway Revitalization -Phase V, were opened and tabulated by
Eddie Brawley, Engineer at 1:00 p.m. A motion was made by Davis, and a second by Pulliaum to
accept the bids and refer them to Administration for disposition. Mayor Johnson explained this
bid was for putting lighting from 14"' Street to 18th Street like the other Main Street area has. The
motion carried by a unanimous vote. Copies of the tabulation sheets were given to the City
Council. (See attached)
Mayor read a Proclamation proclaiming the week of April 22 - 28th, 2007 as National Crime
Victims Rights Week and presented it to Mary Beth Luibel.
MINUTEg
A motion was made by Davis and seconded by Robinson to amend the minutes of April 5, 2007,
second page, under Committee Reports, second paragraph, and second line striking the words:
and recommended a budget amendment for same-tak+-~- $200,000
to purchase police vehicles. Upon voice vote, the voting was
unanimous. Hams moved, seconded by Robinson to approve the minutes of April 5, 2007 as
amended. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
OLD BU81NE83
NEW BUSINE88
R-1 A Resolution approving a grant from the Federal Aviation Administration in the amount of
$1,800,000.00 for Project Number 3-05-0065-020-2007 authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute documents to obtain the grant, approving expenditures, and for other purposes.
A motion was made by Robinson and a second by Harris, to suspend the rules and the
Resolution is read by title only. The motion carried by unanimous vote. City Attorney Peeples
read the Resolution. Pulliaum moved, seconded by Davis to approve the Resolution. The
Resolution was approved by unanimous vote and assigned No. 1872.
PERMISSION REQUESTS
A motion was made by Pulliaum, seconded by Robinson to approve the Planning Commission
Recommendations as presented. Motion carried by unanimous vote. (Copy attached)
A motion was made by Pulliaum and a second by Carter to approve the disbursement of Charity
Day funds for Alderman Peeples $600.00 to Ralph Hamilton Scholarship Fund, $500.00 to CRH
Foundation - ER renovation, $300.00 to Boy Scouts, and $325.31 to 8th Street Mission, from
Alderman Pulliaum - $1,400 to New Mt. Zion Mission Baptist Church and $325.32 to LR Jackson
Giris Club and Alderwoman Harris - $500.00 to Wonder Boys Club, $500.00 to All Our Children,
$40.00 to Friendship Council, $300.00 to Grow and Show Garden Club and $25.31 to the
Brotherhood at First Baptist. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
CITIZENS REQUE8T3
Dr. Sharon Travers, in honor of April being National Volunteer Month, presented President
Volunteer Service Awards to individuals who were recognized for completing the annual hour
requirement of volunteer community service work in the community inGuding refurbishing parks,
tutoring, and visiting nursing homes.
A8P Commission -Harris reported they heard from a marketing group who presented various
slogans to use during Memphis in May to market the 38103 Memphis area to West Memphis, the
MATA Administrator was present to remind everyone that you can ride MATA bus free from West
Memphis to Memphis and from Memphis to West Memphis, they also approved all the plans they
had in place.
Airport Commission -Robinson reported the first bond payment is due May 1~t on the $2,580,000
Airport Revenue Refunding Bond Issue, bid opening on runway rehab project will be opened
Tuesday, May 1't at 2:00 p.m. T.C. Landscaping was awarded the grass cutting bid and Herbi
System was awarded the spraying contract. Chief Paudert is still looking into getting a
surveillance camera for the airport. Salary increases for Airport personnel was also discussed.
Personnel Committee -Davis reported they discussed increasing the non-uniform pension plan
on volunteer basis.
Utility Commission -Davis reported they approved selling scrap transformers at $5.00 per KVA,
bids were submitted for pump station 26 and 27, and they approved purchasing the cameras for
the police vehiGes.
Fire Commission -Robinson reported they discussed the dire need of building Fire Station 5 due
to the train blocking Fire Station 2 from the other fire stations. The possibility of adopting a
temporary one cent sales tax to fund the fire station was discussed. The fire department has
applied for two grants for new sirens.
Councilman Pulliaum stated the new fire station is desperately needed and hoped all the citizens
would support a sales tax if it comes to that.
ANNOUNCEMENT8
Mayor Johnson announced there needs to be a work session to discuss the CDBG distribution.
The City Counal decided on meeting at noon on Wednesday, April 25th at City Hall.
Pulliam announced the next community meeting will be May 7th at City Hali.
Pulliaum asked that everyone keep the Brown family in their prayers. Mayor Johnson said that
Randall Brown, a long time Captain with the West Memphis Fire Department passed away after a
long illness.
Having no further business to come before the council, Pulliaum moved, seconded by Davis to
adjourn. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 2:00 p.m.
PASSED and APPROVED this ~_ day of March, 2007.
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WILLIAM H. JOHNSON, MAYOR
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PHIL P ,CITY CLERK
Minutes prepared by Cindy Greenwood, Sr. Deputy City Clerk
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BID TABULATION SHEET
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For Two (2) 2007 Police Pursuit Package Vehicles.
Bid opening April 5, 2007
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Steve Jones Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep
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Chuck Hutton Chevrolet
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BROADWAY REVITALIZATION PHASE V,(ATEP-02)(S)
West Memphis, AR
Federal Aid Project STPE-ENHN(381)
Bid opening April 19, 2007
12:00 p.m.
Name & Address of Bidder
CL Griffin & Sons Electric Co, Inc
303 W. Bond
West Memphis, AR 72301
CM&M
#4 Perrin Road
North Little Rock, AR 72118
Desoto County Electric, Inc.
2298 Nail Road
Horn Lake, MS 38637
Haines Electric Co., Inc.
3206 Broad Ave.
Memphis, TN 38112
Shelby Electric Co.
112 East E. H. Crump
P.O. Box 157
Memphis, TN 38101
Township Builders
111 Filmore
Little Rock, AR 72205
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
205 S. Redding • P.O. Box 1728 • West Memphis. Arkansas 72303 • (870) 732-7520 • Pax (870) 732-7650
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TO: Mayor William H. Johnson and City Council Members
FROM: Christine Byrd, Planning Commission Coordinator
DATE: March 12, 2007
RE: Recommendations from the regular scheduled Planning Commission meeting held
on Wednesday, February 28, 2007, to the Mayor and City Council, on Thursday, March
15, 2007.
I. The City of West Memphis Planning Commission recommended to table
Comprehensive Plan ChanSe, Application Case# COMP-01-07, until the next regular
meeting. This property is located at approximately 201 S. 7 Street.
II. The City of West Memphis Planning Commission recommended to table
Rezone Application Case #7101-07, until the next regular meeting, for the property
located at approximately 201 S. 7 Street.
III. The City of West Memphis Planning Commission recommended to table
Preliminary Plat. Rainer Village Estates Subdivision. Application Case# SD-02-07,
until the next regular meeting, for additional information to be added to the plat.
An Equal Opportunity Employer