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June 25, 2009MINUTES WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL June 25, 2009 A regular meeting of the West Memphis Gity Council was held on Thursday, June 25, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 205 South Redding, West Memphis, Arkansas. Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. John with World Changers and Reverend Mike Seals with West Memphis Christian Church offered prayer. Cindy Greenwood, Senior Deputy City Clerk, called the roll: Those present were, Mayor ~!liam H. Johnson, City Attorney David Peeples, City Treasurer Frank Martin, and Councilors, Marco McClendon, James Holt, Taz Tyrone, Phillip Carter, Lorraine Robinson, Tracy Caft, James Pulliaum, Ramona Tayfor, and Herman Coleman. Absent: Alderman Willis Mondy. Quorum being present, Mayor Johnson proceeded with the meeting. BID OPENINGS West Memphis Utilities - (2} 1 /2 ton short wheel base pickup trucks for utility office. Mayor Johnson referred the bids to the Utility Commission for disposition. McClendon moved, seconded by Pulliaum to approve. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. Motion carried. PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Johnson said the Mission Serve Organization had been working in our community, but had already gone. He said their proclamation wiN be sent to them. Mayor Johnson issued a Proclamation to the Ozark Mission group proclaiming the week of June 20 - 27th and July 11 -18th as Ozark Mission week in West Memphis. Mayor Johnson issued a Proclamation to the World Changers proclaiming the week of June 20 - 27th as World Changers Week in West Memphis. MIN Councilor Robinson moved, seconded by Councilor Catt to correct a typographical error in the minutes of June 4, 2009 and change the Ordinance Number in Old Business from 2224 to 2223. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. Catt moved, seconded by Robinson to dispense with the reading of the minutes of June 4, 2009, and approve them as corrected. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. OLD BUSINESS 2"d Reading An Ordinance to amend Section 1.12.010 and Section 1.12.020 of the West Memphis Muniapal Code regarding penalties for violation of city ordinances, and for other purposes Gity Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the SECOND time. 2"d Reading An Ordinance granting a Special Use Permit for the property located at 205 Ingram Boulevard, allowing a daycare facility in an R-4, Residential District City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the SECOND time. Robinson moved, seconded by McClendon to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on the third reading. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the THIRD & FINAL time. McClendon moved, seconded by Robinson to approve the Ordinance. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The Ordinance was adopted and assigned No. 2224. 2"d Reading An Orclinance approving the hiring of Frank Paige for clean up for the West Memphis Civic Auditorium, and for other purposes City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the SECOND time. Tayfor moved, seconded by Carter to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on the third reading. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the THIRD & FINAL time. Taylor moved, seconded by Robinson to approve the Ordinance. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The Ordinance was adopted and assigned No. 2225. 2"~ Reading An Ordinance approving the hiring of West Memphis police officers as security for the West Memphis Advertising and Promotions Commission, 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 third reading. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the THIRD & FINAL time. Robinson moved, seconded by Catt to approve the Ordinance. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The Ordinance was adopted and assigned No. 2226. NEW BUSINESS Councilor Robinson moved, seconded by Councilor McClendon to suspend the rules and read O-1 by title only. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. O-1 An Ordinance adopting the Arkansas International Building and Fire Code, 2007 Edition, Volumes I, II, and III providing for regulations governing the construction, alteration, removal, demolition, equipment, use and occupancy, location and maintenance of buildings and structures City Attomey Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST TIME. COMMITTEE REPORTS A&P Commission -Taylor reported Freedom Fest will be held Thursday evening, July 2"d at 7:00 at Tilden Rogers Park. They received copies of the new Arkansas Delta Byways tourism book with an updated ad from Wes# Memphis. They paid for the new banners to be placed on the balance of E. Broadway that is not in the Main ,,, Street District, on Missouri Street, and Ingram Blvd. They expect them to be up within the next 30 days. She announced the Arkansas Delta Byways awarded our Christmas Lights and Carriage Rides the winner of the 2008 award, that we were also the finalist in the Arkansas Henry Award for the Lights and Carriage Rides, and also a finalist in the Arkansas Delta Byways award for the Delta Blues Series in 2008. The 2009 Blues Series began last Saturday and they will have another one in July and August. She reported that West Memphis hosted and A&P supported the Arkansas Master Gardeners Convention with 400 in attendance from all over Arkansas and commended Sara Beth Christian for creating the design for their brochure. She reported the air conditioning is out at the auditorium and they are referring the bids to the Mayor, Purchasing Agent and Mechanical Engineers. Airport Commission -Robinson reported they elected new officers: Chairman David Pike, Vice-Chairman Steve Jones, and Secretary Louis Bastel. The 6.9 acre land acquisition was completed and grants are being finalized. This land will allow the airport to protect the temporary runway areas. Utility Commission -Tyrone reported there was a special meeting called to discuss purchasing 2 used Caterpillar generator units to be used to keep the utility running in the event of a power outage at a cost of $550 000. Since that meeting happened, the purchase fell through. The regular scheduled meeting was held June 11~h and Josh presented an update presentation on the Water Department plans for pump and water tower maintenance. They also approved writing off the bad debt list. Alderman Robinson asked the Police Commission to meet immediately after this meeting to discuss the replica firearms ordinance. Alderman Coleman reported he had a petition with about 70 signatures of residents concerned about the loud noise from the car racing track. He asked City Attomey Peeples if there was Special Use Permit issued to the race track. City Attomey Peeples said that race track has been there for a very long time and how it came about would have to be researched. Coleman asked if we had any type of noise ordinance. City Attomey Peeples said there was a "loud music" ordinance dealing with automobiles playing loud music, and there is a state statute for disorderly conduct for disturbing the peace. Coleman stated he would like to see some type of compromise so the cars can continue racing and the people will be able to have peace and quiet inside their homes. Fire Commission -Coleman reported it was brought to their attention several firemen have received community praise. Mark Gibson was praised for the attention he gave Dr. Pierce after the explosion, along with the entire Fire Department being commended by Jamie Carter and the ER staff at Crittenden Regional Hospital. Troy Lauderdale and Eric Johnson were voted Paramedic and EMT's of the Year by Crittenden Regional Hospital. Coleman also expressed concern about the city's retirement and pension plan. He said when the City Attorney, Mayor, City Clerk and City Treasurer retire they will receive one half of their salary and we are not prepared for that expense. He would like the city to look into participating in APERS, the Arkansas Public Employees Retirement System. Frank Martin, City Treasurer reported the May Budget Expense Report is in the City Council's packet out front. Budget - Catt reported the next Budget Committee meeting will be the first Wednesday in July. He presented the council with a line item budget review, a sales tax collection report, a personal property and real estate taxes report, and autility/security fee report. He said everything is running pretty much in line except sales tax collections are coming in Tess than what was anticipated. He said we are at the half of a year point and the City Council needs to meet and deal with this situation. APPOINTMENTS Mayor Johnson said by state law, the Advertising 8~ Promotion Commission makes the A&P Commission appointments, subject to City Council approval. Alderwoman Taylor reported the A&P Commission voted to appoint Dr. G.W. Sorrells to fill the "Industry" position. Taylor moved, seconded by Pulliaum to approve the appointment of Dr. GW Sorrells to the A&P Commission. The motion carried. Mayor Johnson said Mikki Hooper resigned from the Park Commission. According to the state law, the Mayor makes the appointments to the Park Commission, subject to the approval of the City Council. Mayor Johnson appointed Helen Hams to fill the vacancy of Mikki Hooper. Carter moved, seconded by Holt to approve the appointment of Helen Harris to the Park Commission. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. Alderman Pulliaum said he would like for Mayor Johnson to consider appointing JC Austin to the Park Commission. Alderman McClendon passed out his resume at the last council meeting but Mayor Johnson was absent. Alderman McClendon is to submit his resume to Mayor Johnson for his consideration for the next appointment. PERMISSION REQUESTS Taylor moved, seconded by Pulliaum to approve the Planning Commission recommendations as presented. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. (See attached) ANNOUNCEMENTS Alderman McClendon asked everyone to check on their elderly neighbors during this heat wave and encouraged the city to get the ROOK Program back going. Mayor Johnson said the city would provide cool shelters if there were enough requests. Having no further business to come before the City Council, Councilor Pulliaum moved, seconded by Councilor Robinson to adjourn. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 2:25 p.m. PASSED and APPROVED this ~ day of July, 2009. WILLIAM H. JOHNSON, YOR ATTEST: PFiI ,CITY CLERK Minutes prepared by Cindy Greenwood, Senior Deputy City Clerk West Memphis Utility Commission P. O. Box 1868 604 E. Cooper West Memphis, Arkansas 72303-1868 (870) 732-7509 Fax (870) 732-7621 6/5/2009 (2) 2009 PICK UP TRUCKS FOR UTILITY OFFICE MIKE BENNAGE CHEV. HOLLY CHEV. FORD OF WEST MEMPHIS ~ !8~ 595.~°~Q NO QUOTE NO QUOTE ROSS FORD NO QUOTE .-- f BEST ~ F i O ~ *.'~' * ~.. S /4 ~' M ~' - '/ •t~Kw aS-5 CITY OF WEeST MEMPKIcS PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT 205 S. Redding • P.O. Box 1728 • West Memphis, Arkansas 72303 • (870) 732-7520 • Fax (8701 732-7650 MEMO TO: Mayor William H. Johnson and City Council Members FROM: Christine Byrd, Planning Commission Coordinator DATE: May 28, 2009 RE: Recommendations from the regular scheduled Planning Commission meeting held on Wednesday, May 27, 2009, to the Mayor and City Council, on Thursday, June 4, 2009. I. PUBLIC HEARING Kids For The Future, 205 Ingram Boulevard, Special Use Permit, Application Case# SUP-O1-09 -The West Memphis Planning Commission recommended to approve the Special Use Permit presented by the applicant, Kids For The Future, for the property located at 205 Ingram Boulevard, subject to the following criteria: 1. Approval of the use of the property subject to the building being converted to a day care facility in accordance with the approved building code. (SEE ENCLOSED(SEE ENCLOSED ORDINANCE An Equal Opportunity Employer ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE Ga~tANTIl~IG A SPECIAL I3SE. PERMTr FOB 'THE PROPERTY LOCATF~ AT ZQ5 ING~tA1VI BOULEVARD, ALI,ORTING A DAYCARE FACILITY IN A R-4, RESID DISTRICT. 'V~'SEREA,S, application has bees made to the City Pla~ming C:omrnission, an May 27, 2009, for a Special ~LJse~Pernrit allowing a daycare huc~lity, in a R-4, Residential1 i District, as required by Ordinance No. 1988, as . VV:HEREAS, after notice had been published far the and in the manner as provided by Ordinance No. 2988, as amended, the matter was heard by the City Planning Comnrission on Wednesday, May 27, 2049 and the Planning Commission re+~or~ded a Special Use Permit be granted to allow a daycare f~-c~ity at 205 Ingram Blvd, located in a R-4, Residential District, with the following criteria 1. Approval of the use of the propcrty subject to the bu~dsrtg being converted to a day care facr7ity in accordance with the approved binding code. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNSEL OF THE CITY OF WEST { S A-ltlE~A1~TSAS: SECTION 1: The following desea~bed praperiy, to wit: 205 Ingram Boulevard West Memphis, Alas and the same hereby is granted a Sprecial Use Permit allowing a daycare h~~ity at 205 Ingram Boulevard, located in a R-4, Residential District, with the following criteria: 1. Approval of the use of the propeaty subject to the binding being converted to a day care facility in accordance with the approved bn~ding code. SECTION 11: That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict he~•eawith are hereby. repealed. ADOPTED TSIS DAY OF , 2009. Mayor, W>~am II. Johnson ATTEST: R~EdVE~ Cry C:ier~s ~ Date1T Ire ~ o : o o a,,., T~~1~AAr.w.