August 7, 2008MINUTES
WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 7, 2008
A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on Thursday, August 7, 2008 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. Phillip Para, City Clerk, called the roll. Those present were: Mayor wlliam H. Johnson, City
Attorney David Peeples, and Councilors, Ramona Taylor, Herman Coleman, Mamo McClendon, Helen
Hams, James Holt, Chester Peeples, Phillip Carter, Lorraine Robinson, Clarence Davis and James
Pulliaum. Absent: City Treasurer Frank Martin. Quorum being present, Mayor Jofinson proceeded
with the meeting.
BIDS
Bids for a Street Sweeper for the Street Department were opened at 1:00 p.m. and copies of the bid
tabulation were given to the City Council. Robinson moved, seconded by Taylor to accept the bids and
refer to the Public Works Committee for final disposition. Motion carried. (See attached)
MINUTES
Councilor Taylor moved, seconded by Councilor Davis to dispense with the reading of the minutes of
July 17, 2008, and approve them as submitted. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
OLD BUSINESS
3rd Reading An Ordinance to amend the West Memphis Zoning Map from Conservation Extra-
Territorial to R-1-E and R-2-E, Extra Territorial for certain property located along the east and west
sides of Waverly Road located within the City of West Memphis One Mile Extra-Territorial Zoning
Jurisdiction Boundary.
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the THIRD AND FINAL time. Taylor moved, seconded by
Davis to approve. The motion carried. The Ordinance was assigned No. 2194
3rd Reading An Ordinance to amend the West Memphis Zoning Ordinance 1988, as amended, and
the West Memphis Zoning Map from R-1, Single Family Residential, to R-E, Single Family Residential
Estate, for certain described property.
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the THIRD AND FINAL time. Taylor moved, seconded by
Hams to approve. The motion carried. The Ordinance was assigned No. 2195
3rd Reading An Ordinance to amend the West Memphis Zoning Ordinance 1988, as amended, and
add development criteria in regards to trucking related businesses along the interstate corridor within
the city limits of West Memphis.
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the THIRD AND FINAL time. Robinson moved,
seconded by Hams to approve. The motion carried. The Ordinance was assigned No. 2196
2"d Reading An Ordinance waiving competitive bidding for the purchase of approximately 5.2 acres
of Real Property, approving the Real Estate Contract for unimproved property, and for other purposes.
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the SECOND time. Robinson moved, seconded by
Pulliaum to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on the thins reading. Motion carried. City
Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the THIRD and FINAL time. Pulliaum moved, seconded by
Taylor to approve. Motion carried. The Ordinance was assigned No. 2197.
NEW BUSINESS
Pulliaum moved, seconded by Robinson to suspend the rules and read R-1, R-2, O-1, and O-2 by title
only. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
R-1 A Resolution authorizing the removal of liens for grass cutting services performed by the City of
West Memphis.
City Attorney Peeples read the Resolution Taylor moved, seconded by Holt to approve the Resolution.
Motion carried. The Resolution was adopted and assigned No. 1896.
R-2 A Resolution certifying the amounts of liens imposed on certain properties for demolition
contracted by the City of West Memphis pursuant to Orclinance 1141.
City Attorney Peeples read the Resolution. Taylor moved, seconded by Harris to approve. The
Resolution was approved by unanimous vote and assigned No. 1897.
O-1 An Ordinance to re-designate Airport Road to College Boulevard, and for other purposes
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST time.
O-2 An Ordinance to rezone the property located at 1224 South Avalon in the City of West
Memphis, from R-2, Low Density Residential, to R-4, Multi-Family Residential
City Attorney Peeples read the OMinance for the FIRST time.
PERMISSION REQUESTS
Pulliaum moved, seconded by Robinson to approve the signing of a contract for repair of the
Neighborhood Center with F&F Construction. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
Peeples moved, seconded by Carter to give permission to pay Magness Oil Company $106,503.54 for
filling of two fuel tanks. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
Taylor moved, seconded by Davis to give permission to pay Font of West Memphis $85,980.00 for 4-
police cars. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
Robinson moved, seconded by Carter to approve the Planning Commission Recommendations as
presented. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. (See attached)
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Public Works Committee -Hams reported they met with Mr. 8 Mrs. Gatewood regarding supporting
their recycling program which helps support a scholarship fund for students that cannot afford to go to
Mid South Community College. They are recycling cans and cardboard at this time and are asking for
the community's support.
Budget Committee -Taylor reported Frank Martin, Finandal Director, gave a year to date sales tax
report, and recommended the City Coundl transfer $250,000 from the 9-1-1 Fund to General Fund to
offset salaries, Taylor moved, seconded by Holt to approve. Discussion followed. Mayor Johnson
explained the 2008 budget approved in January showed a deficit of $790,000.00. A proposal to
balance the budget was presented to the Budget Committee. The 9-1-1 fund has approximately
$286,000.00 that has built up over several years. Another recommendation was to finance police
vehicles and Fire Department equipment in the amount of approximately $300,000.00. The Police
Chief has agreed to lower his budget by 5% which was another $330,000.00. These items should
offset the defidt of $790,000.00. The motion to approve transferring $250,000.00 was approved by
unanimous vote. Davis moved, seconded by Pulliaum to approve the finandng the (8) police vehicles
and Fire Department turnouts in an amount of approximately $300,000.00. Motion carried. Taylor also
reported for the expected shortfall in sales tax revenue in the amount of $850,000 to $700,000, the
Budget Committee recommended the possibility of adding a Police and Fire Protection Fee to
residential meters in the amount of $2.50 per month and commerdal & industrial meters in the amount
of $5.00 per month and increasing franchise fees 1 °~. These recommendations would both have to be
approved by ordinance. To give raises at the first of the year they are looking at avenues for future
revenues. The possibility of raising sales tax by'/. cent was discussed for future revenues.
Police Commission -Coleman said they discussed putting cameras in all cars. He said they have a
grave concern because of all the law suits filed. He said they all need to come to the table and solve
our problems.
Utility Commission -Davis reported City Coundl is invited to attend a joint luncheon with the Utility
Commission and inform them of current Entergy Issue Updates August 14"' at 11:30 a.m. Personnel
Committee meeting at 12:00 on the 14"' will be postponed.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Taylor announced on behalf of MainStreet the 700, 800 and 900 blocks of E Broadway have been
designated as a Historical District. Taste of the Town will be held at the Holiday Inn at 7:00 tonight.
Mayor Johnson announced the Flatland Hillbilly Hoedown will be Saturday night at 7:00 p.m. at the
Civic Auditorium.
The Inter-radal dialogue group will have their next meeting this Saturday at the home of Oavid and
Judy Moose at 824 Pryor.
Having no further business to come before the City Coundl, Taylor moved, seconded by Carter to
adjourn. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 2:10 p.m.
PASSED and APPROVED this a. ~ day of August, 2008. /
WILLIAM H. JOHNSO YOR
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CITY OF WEcST MEMPHIcS
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
205 S. Redding • P.O. Box 1728 • West Memphis, Arkansas 72303 • (R70) 732-7520 • Fax (870) 732-7650
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TO: Mayor William H. Johnson and City Council Members
FROM: Christine Byrd, Planning Commission Coordinator
DATE: August 1, 2008
RE: Recommendations from the regular scheduled Planning Commission meeting
held on Wednesday, July 30, 2008, to the Mayor and City Council, on Thursday,
August 7, 2008.
I. Rezone. AapGcation Case # RZ-05-08 -The West Memphis Planning
Commission held a public hearing on Wednesday, July 30, 2008 and
recommended to rezone the property located at 1224 S. Avalon from R-2, Low
Density Residential, to R-4, Medium Density Residential and to amend the City
of West Memphis Comprehensive Plan to Multi-Family Residential, for the
property owner Mr. Steve Lackey. (See Ordinance in aacket.)
II. Realat of Lots 13 -16 & Lots 29 - 32 & the N'/: of Cole Street (Closed),
Showers Subdivision. Anulication Case#SD-08-OS -The West Memphis
Planning Commission recommended to approve the Subdivision Replat for the
property owner Mr. Steve Lackey.
Approval is subject to the following criteria:
1. Proper execution of all Certificates;
2. Installation of grading and drainage improvements as required by the
Department of Public Works;
3. Approval of the improvement plans by the West Memphis Utility
Department, as to easements;
4. Installation of improvements, as required by the City Engineer.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Planning Commission Recommendation
August 1, 2008
Page two
III. Subdivision Plat of the Harris Jones Summer Subdivision. Auulication
Case#SD-09-08 -The West Memphis Planning Commission recommended to
approve the Plat of the Harris Jones Summer Subdivision, for the property owner
Mr. Edward Saig, represented by Mr. Dennis Sorrell, of Sorrell Consulting
Engineers. This property is Zoned O-l, Office District and contains 2.50 acres.
Approval is subject to the following criteria:
1. Proper execution of all Certificates;
2. Installation of grading and drainage improvements as required by the
Department of Public Works;
3. Approval of the improvement plans by the West Memphis Utility
Department, as to easements;
4. Installation of improvements, as required by the City Engineer.
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The undersigned owner of this
property shown hereas hereby adopts
this as their lot consolidation plat
Steve Lackey Date
Steve Lackey Co. Construction, LLC
1334 So. Avalon Street
West Memphis, AR 72301
July 7, 2008
Sorrell Consulting Engineers
West Memphis, Arkansas
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Lat Consolidation Plat
Replat of Lots 13-16 8c Lots 29~-32
~c The N 1 /2 of Cole Ave. (Closed)
Shower's Subdivision, City of
West Memphis, os shown by plat
recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 1 1
the office of the Circuit Court Clerk of
Crittenden County, Arkansas
This plat is approved for filing by
the Cify of West Memphis,
Paul Luker
E}irecfor of Planning
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John Rimmer, Gen. Manager. ~ Date
West Memphis Ufility Commission
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