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MINUTES
WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL
JULY 2, 1987
A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on Thursday,
July 2, 1987 at 1:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers in City Hall, 205 S. Redding,
West Memphis, Arkansas. Mayor Keith Ingram presided.
Mayor Ingram called the meeting to order at 1:40 p.m.
Reverend Clyce Hurst of the First Presbyterian Church was present to offer
prayer.
City Clerk Dan Craft called the roll. Those present were:
Mayor Keith Ingram
City Attorney David Peeples
City Clerk Dan Craft
Aldermen:
Joe Brasfield
Bill Burnett
Al Boals
Gary Walker
Pritchard Horton
Roberta Jackson
Jim Woodell
Mike Hardage
Roger Sumpter
Absent:
James Cooper
First item on the agenda was Bid Openings. Bids for the Community Development
Agency were opened by Tee Williams and read by City Attorney Peeples.
DEMOLITION
BIDDER 224 S. 14th ST. 432 S. 16th ST.
Hill Roofing Co .
West Memphis, AR $690.00 $290.00
Johnnie Motley
Proctor, AR $850.00 $425.00
Alderman Hardage made a motion, seconded by Alder man Jackson to accept the
bids and refer to the Community Development Agency and the Mayor for disposition.
Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
Next bids for th e City of West Memphis Sanitation Department were opened by
Joe Scarbrough and re ad by City Attorney Peeples.
TWO TRASH TRUCKS (CAB AND CHASSIS) BID ITEM-A
BIDDER BID ALTERNATE BID
Mid America International
Memphis, TN
Tri-State Mack
Memphis, TN
Moody Equipment
Little Rock, AR
Tom Gibson Ford
West Memphis, AR
Ability Equipment
Little Rock, AR
Davis Equipment
$ 31,500.00_:each
$ 35,340.00
$ 54,698.82 (Combined bid items A, B, & C)
$31,440.00 each
$31,952.00 each
$28,495.00/26,417.00
Little Rock, AR $111,134.00 (Combined bid items A, B, & C)
TWO TRASH DUMP BODIES BID ITEM-B
BIDDER BID ALTERNATE BID
Moody Equipment
', Little Rock, AR
Scruggs Equipment
'; Memphis, TN
Included in Bid Item A
$ 5,664.00 each
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Ability Equipment
Little Rock, AR $ 5,664.00 each
East Ark. Supply Co.
Crawfordsville, AR $16,910.00
TWO TRASH LOADERS BID ITEM C
BIDDER BID ALTERNATE BID
Ability Equipment
Little Rock, AR $15,388.00
East Ark. Supply Co.
Crawfordsville, AR $16,910.00
TWO GARBAGE CAB & CHASSIS BID ITEM D
BIDDER BID ALTERNATE BID
Mid America
Memphis, TN $31,400.00 each
Tri-State Mack
Memphis, TN $34,358.00 each
Tom Gibson Ford
West Memphis, AR $32,424.00 each
Ability Equipment
Little Rock, AR $31,881.00 each $28,262.00
TWO GARBAGE REAR LOADER BODIES BID ITEM E
BIDDER BID ALTERNATE BID
Moody Equipment
Little Rock, AR
Bucy Equipment
Rector, AR
Scruggs Equipment
Memphis, TN
Ability Equipment
Little Rock, AR
East Ark. Supply Co.
Crawfordsville, AR
Davis Equipment
Little Rock, AR
ONE FRONT LOADER GARBAGE BODY
$50,657.00
$29,993.50 (both)
$15,867.00 each
$16,181.00 each
$30,846.00 (both)
$99,160.00 (Bid item D & E)
BID ITEI~1 F
$47,398.00
BIDDER BID ALTERNATE BID
Bucy Equipment
Rector, AR $32,926.55
Scruggs Equipment
Memphis, TN $37,995.00 $36,085.00
Ability Equipment
Little Rock, AR $37,128.98
East Ark. Supply Co.
Crawfordsville, AR $30,530.00
Alderman Burnett made a motion, seconded by Alderman Woodell to refer k
the bids to the Sanitation Committee for final disposition. Upon voice vote,
the voting was unanimous.
Next, bids for the Utility Department were opened by David Coacher and read
by City Attorney Peeples.
AUTOMATIC SOURCE TRANSFER SWITCH GEAR-PADMOUNTING
BID BIDDER ALTERNATE BID
Ark. Electric Coop.,Inc.
Little Rock, AR NO BID
Diversified Electric
North Little Rock, AR $17,628.00
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TVESCO
Memphis, TN $18,600.00
G&W Electric
Collierville, TN $19,300.00
Alderman Hardage made a motion, seconded by Alderman Boals to refer the
bids to the Utility Commission for final disposition. Upon voice vote, the
voting was unanimous.
Alderman Walker made a motion at this time to change the next City Council
meeting date from July 16 to July 23rd due to several Councilmen going on
vacation. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
Next item on the agenda was the correction or approval of the minutes of
the City Council meeting of June 18, 1987. Alderman Walker made a motion, seconded
by Alderman Hardage to dispense with the reading of the minutes and approve them as
presented. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
OLD BUSINESS
First item under Old Business was the second reading of an Ordinance to repeal
Ordinance 217 and amendments thereto and to create the office of Fire Chief,
Assistant Chief, Inspectors, Captains, and Lieutenants, defining their duties
and for other purposes.
Alderman Hardage made a motion, seconded by Alderman Jackson to suspend the
rules and have the City Attorney read the title only. Upon voice vote, the voting
was unanimous.
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance. Alderman Jackson made a motion
seconded by Alderman Hardage to strike the words in Section 3."be a resident and
qualified voter of said City; he". Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
Alderman Hardage made a motion, seconded by Alderman Sumpter to approve the
Ordinance on its second reading. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows:
AYES: Aldermen: Brasfield, Burnett, Boals, Walker, Horton,
Jackson, Woodell, Hardage, Sumpter
NAYS: Aldermen: None
The motion carried. Alderman Hardage made a motion, seconded by Alderman
Sumpter to suspend the rules and the Ordinance be placed on its third and final
reading. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows:
AYES: Aldermen: Brasfield, Burnett, Boals, Walker, Horton,
Jackson, Woodell, Hardage, Sumpter
NAYS: Aldermen: None
The motion carried. City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the third and
final time.
Mayor Ingram asked, "Shall the Ordinance pass?". Alderman Hardage made a motion,
seconded by Alderman Burnett to adopt the Ordinance. Upon roll call vote, the
voting was as follows:
AYES: Aldermen: Brasfield, Burnett, Boals, Walker, Horton,
Jackson, Woodell, Hardage, Sumpter
NAYS: Aldermen: None
The Motion carried. The Ordinance was assigned No. 1294.
NEW BUSINESS
First item under New Business was a Resolution changing the Comprehensive
Plan from Industrial to Commercial for Tract #1. City Attorney Peeples read
the Resolution.
Alderman Walker made a motion, seconded by Alderman Burnett, to adopt the
Resolution. Discussion. Upon roll call vote the voting was as follows:
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AYES: Aldermen: Brasfield, Burnett, Boals, Walker, Horton,
Jackson, Woodell, Hardage, Sumpter
NAYS: Aldermen: None
The motion carried. The Resolution was assigned No. 1110.
Next item under New Business was an Ordinance to rezone a 14.75 tract in
the N2 of Section 15 Township 6 North, range 8 East.
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance. Alderman Horton made a motion,
seconded by Alderman Jackson to adopt the Ordinance on its first reading. Upon
roll call vote, the voting was as follows:
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AYES: Aldermen: Brasfield, Burnett, Boals, Walker, Horton,
Jackson, Woodell, Hardage, Sumpter
NAYS: Aldermen: None
The Motion carried. The Ordinance PASSED on its FIRST reading.
PERMISSION REQUESTS
First item under Permission requests was a recommendation from the Planning
Commission for approval of Preliminary Plat of Meadowbrook Village Subdivision
First Addition.
Alderman Burnett made a motion, seconded by Alderman Boals to approve the
Preliminary Plat. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows:
AYES: Aldermen: Brasfield, Burnett, Boals, Walker, Horton,
Jackson, Woodell, Hardage, Sumpter
NAYS: Aldermen: None
Second item under Permission requests was a recommendation from the Planning
Commission for approval of the Final Plat of Meadowbrook Village Subdivision
First Addition.
Alderman Burnett made a motion, seconded by Alderman Boals to approve the
final Plat.
Alderman Hardage stated he was not in favor of approving the preliminary
and final plat on the same day but due to the circumstances of this being put
off since February, he would make an exception.
Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows:
AYES: Aldermen: Brasfield, Burnett, Boals, Walker, Horton,
Jackson, Woodell, Hardage, Sumpter
NAYS: Aldermen: None
The third item under permission requests was a recommendation from the
Planning Commission for approval of the Preliminary Plat of Oak Creek Plantation
Subdivision.
Alderman Walker made a motion, seconded by Alderman Hardage to approve
the Preliminary Plat. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follotias:
AYES: Aldermen: Brasfield, Burnett, Boals, Walker, Horton,
Jackson, Woodell, Hardage, Sumpter
NAYS: Aldermen: None
Fourth item under permission requests was a request for Council approval
from Mayor Ingram to pay Cameron Construction Co. $30,672.82 which is a draw
for work completed on N. 8th and S. 16th Streets. Alderman Burnett made a motion,
seconded by Alderman Hardage to give Mayor Ingram permission to pay this bill.
Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows:
AYES: Aldermen: Brasfield, Burnett, Boals, Walker, Horton,
Jackson, Woodell, Hardage, Sumpter
NAYS: Aldermen: None
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Alderman Hardage announced that the "Downtown USA" people would be in
West Memphis, Monday, July 6, 1987 at the Ramada Inn to discuss Mainstreet
~ Arkansas and urged all the Council to attend. The meeting starts at 2:00 p.m.
Alderman Walker stated there would be a Sanitation Committee meeting
j Monday at noon.
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Alderman Burnett stated the Public Works Committee met to discuss the 5-Year
Street Program as outlined by Eddie Brawley, Consulting Engineer and recommended
the City Council approve this plan.
Alderman Burnett made a motion, seconded by Alderman Walker to approve the
S-Year Street Program and proceed with this year's fiscal year program. Upon
roll call vote, the voting was as follows:
~ AYES: Aldermen: Brasfield, Burnett, Boals, Walker, Horton,
Jackson, Woodell, Hardage, Sumpter
NAYS: Aldermen: None
Alderman Jackson announced that there would be a retirement party for
John Gammon on Sunday, July 5th, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Eugene Woods
Civic Center.
Mayor Ingram announced the softball game between the Fire Department and
the Police Department with all proceeds going to Policeman Scott Carter cancer
fund would be Sunday at 3:00 p.m.
Alderman Burnett made a motion, seconded by Alderman Walker to recess
to the Mayor's Conference room for an executive session to discuss the appointments
to the Utility Commission. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
After Council resumed, Alderman Hardage made a motion, seconded by Alderman
Burnett to appoint Mr. Wilferd Guin, Mr. Dana Parker, and Mr. Bill Lane. Upon
roll call vote, the voting was as follows:
AYES: Aldermen: Brasfield, Burnett, Boals, Walker, Horton, Woodell,
Hardage, Sumpter
NAYS: Aldermen: None
The motion carried. Terms to be three year terms.
Alderman Hardage made a motion, seconded by Alderman Burnett to adjourn.
Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
PASSED and APPROVED this ~; day of ~ ,~ 1987.
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MAYOR KEITH ING M
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RECORDS DISPOSAL FORM
,Ap~,prdval is hereby requested for the destruction of the following records.
It'is un erstood that the items listed describes completely documents that
have ser ed their usefulness to the City of West Memphis and that said des-
truction is in compliance with applicable state statutes.
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Title Document
Number{s) Date of
Document Type and Date
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Utility ayn~ent Stubs - Aug. '?$ Incineration
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Utility ashler Reports _ 1979 rr
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U~il~.ty filling Registers - ~e.r. -April ' ??
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