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MINUTES
WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL
JULY 23, 1987
A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on Thursday,
July 23, 1987 at 1:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 205 S.
Redding, West Memphis, Arkansas. Mayor Keith Ingram presided.
Mayor Ingram called the meeting to order at 1:40 p.m.
Alderman Mike Hardage offered the prayer.
City Clerk Dan Craft called the roll. Those present were:
Mayor Keith Ingram
City Attorney David Peeples
City Clerk Dan Craft
Aldermen:
Bill Burnett
James Cooper
Al Boals
Pritchard Horton
Jim Woodell
Mike Hardage
Roger Sumpter
Joe Brasfield
Absent:
Gary Walker
Roberta Jackson
First item on the agenda was Bid Openings. Bids for the West Memphis
Utility Department were opened by Pat Magruder, Jr., Architect, and read by
City Attorney Peeples.
DRIVE - UP WINDOW
BIDDER AMOUNT ALT. BID TIME OF COMPLETION
Roeder Construction Co. $111,859.26 $102,859.26 120 Consec.Cal. Days
Alderman Horton made a motion, seconded by Alderman Cooper to refer the bids
to the West Memphis Utility Commission. 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 July 2, 1987 and the Special Called meeting of July 10, 1987.
Alderman Hardage made a motion, seconded by Alderman Horton 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
Rezone a 14.75 Tract in the N2 of Section 15 Township 6 North, Range 8 East.
(2300 Block of West Broadway) City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the
second time. Alderman Cooper made a motion, seconded by Alderman Hardage to
approve the Ordinance on its second reading. Upon roll call vote, the voting was:
AYES: Aldermen: Burnett, Cooper, Boals, Horton, Woodell,
Hardage, Sumpter, Brasfield
NAYS: Aldermen: None
The Ordinance PASSED on its SECOND reading.
QUARTERLY REPORTS
City Treasurer, Aubrey Holt gave his quarterly report. He referred to the
printout and stated we are half way through the year and are pretty much on
schedule. City Council had no questions.
City Clerk, Dan Craft had no further report. City Council had no questions.
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NEW BUSINESS
First item under New Business was a Resolution concerning the Section 8
Existing Housing Program. City Attorney Peeples read the Resolution. Alderman
Hardage made a motion, seconded by Alderman Horton to adopt the Resolution.
Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows:
AYES: Aldermen: Burnett, Cooper, Boals, Horton, Woodell,
Hardage, Sumpter, Brasfield
NAYS: Aldermen: None
The Resolution was assigned No. 1111.
Second item under New Business was an Ordinance to waive competitive
bidding - Building Insurance. City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance.
Alderman Cooper made a motion, seconded by Alderman Horton to approve the
Ordinance on its first reading. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows:
AYES: Aldermen: Burnett, Cooper, Boals, Horton, Woodell,
Hardage, Sumpter, Brasfield
NAYS: Aldermen: None
Alderman Cooper made a motion, seconded by Alderman Horton to suspend the rules
and the Ordinance be placed on its second reading. Upon roll call vote, the voting
was as follows:
AYES: Aldermen: Burnett, Cooper, Boals, Horton, Woodell,
Hardage, Sumpter, Brasfield
NAYS: Aldermen: None
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the second time. Alderman Horton
made a motion, seconded by Alderman Cooper that the Ordinance be approved on its
second reading. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows:
AYES: Aldermen: Burnett, Cooper, Boals, Horton, Woodell,
Hardage, Sumpter, Brasfield
NAYS: Aldermen: None
Alderman Hardage made a motion, seconded by Alderman Horton to further 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: Burnett, Cooper, Boals, Horton, Woodell,
Hardage, Sumpter, Brasfield
NAYS: Aldermen: None
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the third and final time.
Discussion. Alderman Cooper made a motion, seconded by Alderman Horton to adopt
the Ordinance. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows;
AYES: Aldermen: Burnett, Cooper, Boals, Horton, Woodell,
Hardage, Sumpter, Brasfield
NAYS: Aldermen: None
Alderman Cooper made a motion, seconded by Alderman Hardage to adopt the
Emergency Clause Section 2. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows:
AYES: Aldermen: Burnett, Cooper, Boals, Horton, Woodell,
Hardage, Sumpter, Brasfield
NAYS: Aldermen: None
The Ordinance and the Emergency Clause passed. The Ordinance was assigned ~~1296.
Next item under New Business was an Ordinance to waive competitive bidding to
hire a marketing firm.
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance. Alderman Horton made a motion,
seconded by Alderman Woodell to adopt the Ordinance on its first reading.
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Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows:
AYES: Aldermen: Burnett, Cooper, Boats, Horton, Woodell,
Hardage, Sumpter, Brasfield
NAYS: Aldermen: None
Alderman Hardage made a motion, seconded by Alderman Woodell to suspend the
rules and the Ordinance be placed on its second reading. Upon roll call vote,
the voting was as follows:
AYES: Aldermen: Burnett, Cooper, Boals, Horton, Woodell,
Hardage, Sumpter, Brasfield
NAYS: Aldermen: None
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the second time. Alderman
Hardage made a motion, seconded by Alderman Woodell to approve the Ordinance on
its second reading. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows:
AYES: Aldermen: Burnett, Cooper, Boals, Horton, Woodell,
Hardage, Sumpter, Brasfield
NAYS: Aldermen: None
Alderman Horton made a motion, seconded by Alderman Woodell to further
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: Burnett, Cooper, Boals, Horton, Woodell,
Hardage, Sumpter, Brasfield
NAYS: Aldermen: None
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the third and final time.
Alderman Boals stated it was his understanding the Advertising and Promotion
Commission had unanimously approved this marketing firm. Mayor Ingram stated
they had voted 7 - 0 in favor of hiring the marketing firm.
Mayor Ingram asked "Shall the Ordinance Pass?" Alderman Hardage made a
motion, seconded by Alderman Cooper to adopt the Ordinance. Roll call voting was:
AYES: Aldermen: Burnett, Cooper, Boals, Horton, Woodell,
Hardage, Sumpter, Brasfield
NAYS: Aldermen: None
Alderman Cooper made a motion, seconded by Alderman Woodell, to adopt the
Emergency Clause Section 2. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows:
AYES: Aldermen: Burnett, Cooper, Boals, Horton, Woodell,
Hardage, Sumpter, Brasfield
NAYS: Aldermen: None
The Ordinance and the Emergency Clause Section2 passed. The Ordinance was assigned
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Next item under New Business was an Ordinance to amend Ordinance 393 to
prohibit the storage of inoperable motor vehicles upon private premises,
establishing an emergency and for other purposes.
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance. Alderman Horton made a motion,
seconded by Alderman Woodell to approve the Ordinance on its first reading. Upon
roll call vote, the voting was as follows:
AYES: Aldermen: Burnett, Cooper, Boals, Horton, Woodell,
Hardage, Sumpter, Brasfield
NAYS: Aldermen: None
Alderman Horton made a motion, seconded by Alderman Hardage to suspend the
rules and the Ordinance be placed on its seconded reading. Upon roll call vote,
the voting was as follows:
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AYES: Aldermen: Burnett, Cooper, Boals, Horton, Woodell,
Hardage, Brasfield
NAYS: Aldermen: Sumpter
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the second time. Alderman
Horton made a motion, seconded by Alderman Cooper to approve the Ordinance on
its second reading. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows:
AYES: Aldermen: Burnett, Cooper, Boals, Horton, Woodell,
Hardage, Brasfield
NAYS: Aldermen: Sumpter
Alderman Horton made a motion, seconded by Alderman Woodell to further
susp~n+~ the rules and the Ordinance be placed on its third and final reading.
Upon x'c~ll call vote, the voting was as follows:
AYES: Aldermen: Burnett, Cooper, Boals, Horton, Woodell,
Hardage, Brasfield
NAYS: Aldermen: Sumpter
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the third and final time.
Discussion. Alderman Sumpter stated his reason for voting NAY ti~aas because he
had not had time to analyze and look into the Ordinance. Alderman Brasfield
asked if this only effected residential property only. City Attorney Peeples
advised that it did. Mayor Ingram asked "Shall the Ordinance pass?"
Alderman Horton made a motion, seconded by Alderman Cooper to adopt the
Ordinance. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows:
AYES: Aldermen: Burnett, Cooper, Boals, Horton, Woodell,
Hardage, Brasfield
NAYS: Aldermen: Sumpter
Alderman Horton made a motion, seconded by Alderman Cooper to adopt the
Emergency Clause Section 4. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows:
AYES: Aldermen: Burnett, Cooper, Boals, Horton, Woodell,
Hardage, Brasfield
NAYS: Aldermen: Sumpter
The motion carried. The Ordinance was assigned No. 1298.
Next item on the agenda was Committee Reports. Alderman Horton stated he
had the following Budget Change Requests from the Budget Committee.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
ACCOUNT ACCOUNT N0. INCREASE/DECREASE AMOUNT
Clothing & Linen Supplies 142-516-00 x $2,000.00
Office Equipment 142-903-00 x $2,000.00
Motor Fuels 142-519-00 x $2,000.00
Small Equipment 142-906-00 x $2,000.00
Alderman Horton made a motion, seconded by Alderman Hardage to approve the
budget change request in the Fire Department. Upon roll call vote, the voting
was as follows:
AYES: Aldermen: Burnett, Cooper, Boals, Horton, Woodell,
Hardage, Sumpter, Brasfield
NAYS: Aldermen: None
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CITY SHOP
ACCOUNT ACCOUNT N0. INCREASE/DECREASE AMOUNT
Maintenance-Building & Imp. 212-503-00 x $3,000.00
Alderman Horton made a motion, seconded by Alderman Woodell to approve the
budget change request in the City Shop. Upon roll call vote, the voting was:
AYES: Aldermen: Burnett, Cooper, Boals, Horton, Woodell,
Hardage, Sumpter, Brasfield
NAYS: Aldermen: None
SANITATION
ACCOUNT ACCOUNT N0. INCREASE/DECREASE AMOUNT
Transfer from Ed. Center Fund 300-375-10 x $ 90,950.00
Dumpster Permits 300-334-10 x 2,975.00
Automotive Ins. Premiums 311-532-00 x 2,975.00
Automotive Equipment 311-904-00 x $125,925.00
Alderman Horton made a motion, seconded by Alderman Cooper to approve the
budget change request in the Sanitation Department. Roll call vote was as follows:
AYES: Aldermen: Burnett, Cooper, Boals, Horton, Woodell,
Hardage, Sumpter, Brasfield
NAYS: Aldermen: None
ADVERTISING & PROMOTION
ACCOUNT ACCOUNT N0. INCREASE/DECREASE AMOUNT
1% Adv. & Promotion Tax 700-382-00 x $40,000.00
Interest Income 700-361-00 x 4,000.00
Advertising 711-506-00 x $84,000.00
Chamber of Commerce 711-549-00 x $10,000.00
Alderman Horton made a motion, seconded by Alderman Woodell to approve the
budget change request in t he Advertising ~ Promotion. Roll call vote, was as follows:
AYES: Aldermen: Burnett, Cooper, Boals, Horton, Woodell,
Hardage, Sumpter, Brasfield
NAYS: Aldermen: None
EDUCATIONAL CENTER FUND
ACCOUNT ACCOUNT N0. INCREASE/DECREASE AMOUNT
Transfer to Sanitation Fund 811-550-10 x $90,950.00
Alderman Horton made a motion, seconded by Alderman Cooper to approve the
budget change request in the Educational Center Fund. Upon roll call vote the voting
was as follows:
AYES: Aldermen: Burnett, Cooper, Boals, Horton, Woodell,
Hardage, Sumpter, Brasfield
NAYS: Aldermen: None
PERMISSION REQUESTS
Mayor Ingram requested City Council approval to pay the Arkansas Highway
& Transportation Department the City's share of the 10 Mile Bayou Diversion
Bridge project - $60,959.87. Alderman Hardage made a motion, seconded by Alderman
Cooper to grant the approval for the Mayor to pay this amount. Upon roll call
vote, the voting was as follows:
AYES: Aldermen: Burnett, Cooper, Boals, Horton, Woodell,
Hardage, Sumpter, Brasfield
NAYS: Aldermen: None
~ Next, Alderman Burnett requested that the City Council withdraw the
proposal that was sent to the Utility Commission for their recommendation. Alderman
', Burnett stated for the record that the City Council never asked the Utility
Commission for one dime, they simply asked for their recommendation. Alderman
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Burnett stated that (1) The Utility Commission had a new Chairman and Vice
Chairman and new member and would have more than enough to concern themselves and
(2) As the proposing Alderman and upon full recommendation of the City Council,
that the proposal be submitted to the Utility Commission for them to study and
inform the Council of their decision as to whether or not they could feasibly
grant the General Fund one million dollars to be used as the City Council outlined.
ALderman Burnett stated as of this date, no study has been presented to the
City Council nor the people of the City. Alderman Burnett yielded the floor
to Alderman Hardage. Alderman Hardage stated he would like the Fire Department
to get money for many reasons such as lowering the fire rates in the City of
West Memphis, to purchase turnout suits and chemical suits for the firemen, and
a new fire truclz. Alderman Hardage stated he would go back to the Fire Commission
and the Utility Commission for the extra money and if refused, he would bring the
matter before the City Council again.
Alderman Burnett made a motion, seconded by Alderman Hardage, that the West
Memphis City Council temporarily withdraw the proposal submitted to the Utility
Commission. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Ingram stated Mr. Jack Woodard resigned his position on the Board of
Adjustment to become a member on the Design and Review Commission and recommended
Mr. Dan Sheppard be appointed to the Board of Adjustment.
Alderman Burnett made a motion, seconded by Alderman Hardage to accept
Dan Sheppard in that position on the Board of Adjustment. Upon roll call vote, the
voting was as follow:
AYES: Aldermen: Burnett, Cooper, Boals, Horton, Woodell,
Hardage, Sumpter, Brasfield
NAYS: Aldermen: None
Mayor Ingram announced that as requested by the Department of Housing and
Urban Development and in order to avoid any possible conflict, he has been asked
to announce that he would refrain in casting any vote in matters before the
City Council involving the Community Development Block Grant Program and any
possible interest of Razorback Concrete Company.
Mayor Ingram stated a letter from the Legislated Joint Auditing Committee
was received and a copy included in each City Council packet.
Mayor Ingram asked that each City Councilman read the information received
from the Fire Department included in their packets.
Next, Mayor Ingram requested permission to sign a contract for a new telephone
system with P&H Electronics for a phone system for the Fire Departments, City Hall,
Civic Complex, and City Shop. Alderman Cooper made a motion, seconded by Alderman
Burnett to authorize the Mayor to sign the phone system contact. Upon voice vote,
the voting was unanimous.
Alderman Burnett made a motion, seconded by Alderman Horton, to adjourn.
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Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The meet-ing adjourned at 2:30 p.m
PASSED and APPROVED this ~Y' '1 day of ~,u,~~,,~~, 1987.
MAYOR KEIT'~i INGRAM
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