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MINUTES
WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 21, 1988
A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on Thursday,
April 21, 1988 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 1:50 p.m.
Prayer was offered by David Briselden, Deacon at St. Michael's Catholic
Church.
City Clerk Dan Craft called the roll. Those present were:
Mayor Keith Ingram
City Attorney David Peeples
City Clerk Dan Craft
Aldermen:
James Cooper
Pritchard Horton
Sam Lehr
Bill Burnett
Mike Hardage
Roger Sumpter
Roberta Jackson
Al Boals
Joe Brasfield
Absent:
Gary Walker
First item on the agenda was Bid Openings. Bids for the West Memphis
Utility Department were opened by David Coacher and read by City Attorney
Peeples.
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BIDDER
AMOUNT
ALTERNATE BID
Diversified Electric
North Little Rock, AR
$5,151.12
(requested 5% Ark.pref.)
Power and Telephone
Jackson, TN
(McGraw)
$1,854.00 ea.
TVESCO
Memphis, TN $2,050.00 ea.
(Howard)
$1,833.00 ea.
Alderman Cooper made a motion, seconded by Alderman Burnett to
accept the bids and refer to the Utility Commission for final disposition. Upon
voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
Next, bids for the City of West Memphis were opened by Ward Wimbish and read
be City Attorney Peeples.
1988 ASPHALT STREET GRINDING PROGRAM
BIDDER
AMOUNT
J.S. Construction
Little Rock, AR $12,315.60
.Hollingsworth Paving
Memphis, TN $54,736.00
Alderman Burnett made a motion, seconded by Alderman Cooper to accept the
bids and refer them to the Public Works Committee for final disposition. Upon
voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
Next, bids for the West Memphis Municipal Airport Improvements were opened
by the Airport Commission on this date and referred to the City Council for
approval. (Copy of bid tabulation attached.) Alderman Burnett made a motion,
seconded by Alderman Cooper to accept the bids and refer them to the Airport
Commission for final disposition. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
Next New Business was discussed. First item was an Ordinance regulating
limousine services and limousine drivers, providing penalties for the violation
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thereof, declaring an emergency and for other purposes. City Attorney Peeples
read the Ordinance for the first reading. Alderman Burnett made a motion,
seconded by Alderman Hardage to approve the Ordinance on its first reading.
Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows:
AYES: Aldermen: Cooper,, Horton, Lehr, Burnett, Hardage, Sumpter
Jackson, Boals, Brasfield
NAYS: Aldermen: None
Alderman Burnett 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: Cooper, Horton, Lehr, Burnett, Hardage, Sumpter
Jackson, Boals, Brasfield
NAYS: Aldermen: None
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the second time. Alderman
Burnett 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: Cooper, Horton, Lehr, Burnett, Hardage, Sumpter
Jackson, Boals, Brasfield
NAYS: Aldermen: None
Alderman Burnett made a motion, seconded by Alderman Cooper 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: Cooper, Horton, Lehr, Burnett, Hardage, Sumpter
Jackson, Boals, Brasfield
NAYS: Aldermen: None
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the third and final time.
Mayor Ingram asked, "Shall the Ordinance Pass?" Alderman Burnett made a
motion, seconded by Alderman Cooper to approve the Ordinance. Upon roll
call vote, the voting was as follows:
AYES: Aldermen: Cooper, Horton, Lehr, Burnett, Hardage, Sumpter
Jackson, Boals, Brasfield
NAYS: Aldermen: None
Alderman Hardage made a motion,-.seconded by Alderman Burnett, to adopt
the Emergency Clause Section 17. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows:
AYES: Aldermen: Cooper, Horton, Lehr, Burnett, Hardage, Sumpter
Jackson, Boals, Brasfield
NAYS: Aldermen: None
The Ordinance Passed and was assigned No. .1339.
Next, Mr. Bill Johnson, General Manager of West Memphis Utilities stated
the Utility Commission unanimously recommended the City Council approval of
giving SPO Inc. 60 days to comply with-EPA regulations. and City Ordinance No. 121 4.
Alderman Jackson made a motion, seconded by Alderman Brasfield to give
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SPO, Inc. 60 days to compy. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
Next item was the third reading of an Ordinance to amend Ordinance 1214
to supervisor to Industrial Pretreatment Coordinator, provide additional
definitions, to modify certain limitations, to change wastewater contribution per mit
to wastewater discharge permit, to establish a fee of $50.00 per year for the
permits, and for other purposes. City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for
the third and final reading. Alderman Cooper made a motion, seconded by Alderman
Lehr to adopt the Ordinance. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows:
AYES: Aldermen: Cooper, Horton, Lehr, Burnett, Hardage, Sumpter
Jackson, Boals, Brasfield
NAYS: Aldermen: None
The Ordinance was assigned No. 1340.
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Next item discussed was amending the Utility Department budget. Alderman
Horton made a motion, seconded by Alderman Cooper to amend the Utility Department
budget $6,000.00 to engage in services for CADD mapping of one square mile of
`West Memphis. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
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Next, City Attorney Peeples read an Ordinance to waive competitive bidding
for one square mile of CADD mapping. Alderman Cooper made a motion, seconded
'by Alderman Jackson to approve the Ordinance on its first reading. Upon roll
;call vote, the voting was as follows:
AAYES: Aldermen: Cooper, Horton, Lehr, Burnett, Hardage,
Sumpter, Jackson Brasfield
NAYS: Aldermen: Boals
Alderman Horton made a motion, seconded by Alderman Cooper to suspend the
rules and the Ordinance be placed on its second reading. Upon roll call vote,
the voting was as follows:
AYES: Aldermen: Cooper, Horton, Lehr, Burnett, Hardage,
Sumpter, Jackson Brasfield
NAYS: Aldermen: Boals
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the second time. Alderman
Cooper made a motion, seconded by Alderman Horton made a motion, seconded by
Alderman Cooper to approve the Ordinance for the second reading. Upon roll
call vote, the voting was as follows:
AYES: Aldermen: Cooper, Horton, Lehr, Burnett, Hardage,
Sumpter, Jackson Brasfield
NAYS: Aldermen: Boals
Alderman Horton made a motion, seconded by Alderman Lehr, to further
suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on its third and final reading. Upon
roll call vote, the voting was as follows:
AYES: Aldermen: Cooper, Horton, Lehr, Burnett, Hardage,
Sumpter, Jackson Brasfield
NAYS: Aldermen: Boals
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the third and final time.
Mayor Ingram asked, "Shall the Ordinance Pass?" Alderman Cooper made a motion,
seconded by Alderman Horton to adopt the Ordinance. Upon roll call vote, the
voting was as follows:
AYES: Aldermen: Cooper, Horton, Lehr, Burnett, Hardage,
Sumpter, Jackson Brasfield
NAYS: Aldermen: Boals
Alderman Cooper made a motion, seconded by Alderman Horton to adopt the
Emergency Clause, Section 2. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows:
AYES: Aldermen: Cooper, Horton, Lehr, Burnett,
Sumpter, Jackson Brasfield
NAYS: Aldermen: Boals
(Alderman Hardage was absent from the vote.)
The Ordinance was adopted and assigned No. 1341.
Next Mr. Johnson reported on a settlement that was reached with EPA
attorneys in Dallas, Tx. He stated the City Attorney and he flew to Dallas
and met with the EPA attorney and settled the assesed fine of $55,800 for$10,000-3-~ 87
thru 8-31-87 and settled August 31 thru March 1 for $1,000.00. This brings
brings the Utility Department up to date with McCullough Environmental Services
having responsibility since March 1, 1988.
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Next item on the agenda was quarterly reports from the City Treasurer,
Aubrey Holt and City Clerk, Dan Craft. Mr. Holt referred to the budget printout
and stated everything was going fine. He asked if there were any questions.
There were no questions. Mr. Craft stated we have alot more money now and
we are spending more money now.
Next item on the agenda was the correction or approval or the minutes of
the April 7, 1988 City Council meeting. Alderman Cooper made a motion, seconded
by Alderman Horton to dispense with the reading of the minutes and approve them
as presented in the packets. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
Next, was the second reading of an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 453 to
require application for a building permit at the same time as application for
a permit to move any building that is to be located within the City of West
Memphis, declaring an emergency and for other purposes.
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the second time. Alderman Burnett
made a motion, seconded by alderman Horton to approve the Ordinance for the
second reading only. Discussion. Mayor Ingram appointed a committee to review
the fee structure for inspections outside the city limits, DRC fees, signs, electrical,
and plumbing. The committee is Alderman Boals, Hardage, and Sumpter. The committee
to report back at the next City Council meeting. Upon roll call vote, the
voting was as follows:
AYES: Aldermen: Cooper, Horton, Lehr, Burnett, Hardage, Sumpter
Jackson, Boals, Brasfield
NAYS: Aldermen: None
The Ordinance PASSED on its SECOND reading.
Next item on the agenda was a Resolution concerning the condemnation of
property in the City of West Memphis (tabled from a previous meeting).
Alderman Horton made a motion, seconded by Alderman Hardage to suspend
the rules and dispense with the reading of the entire Resolution. Upon voice
vote, the voting was unanimous. Alderman Burnett made a motion, seconded by
Alderman Jackson to table the Resolution until the next City Council meeting
and for the Code Enforcement Office to send a certified letter to the property
owner informing him to appear before the DRC Committee next Thursday or the
City Council will condemn the property at the next City Council meeting. Upon
voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
Next item was a Resolution authorizing an agreement with the town of
Jericho for the West Memphis Municipal Court to hear criminal cases from the town
of Jericho. City Attorney Peeples read the Resolution. Alderman Cooper made
a motion, seconded by Alderman Horton to adopt the Resolution. Upon roll call
vote, the voting was as follows:
AYES: Aldermen: Cooper, Horton, Lehr, Burnett, Hardage, Sumpter
Jackson, Boals, Brasfield
NAYS: Aldermen: None
The Resolution was assigned No. 1145.
Next was an Ordinance amending Ordinance 1258 regarding zoning regulations
for the City of West Memphis. Alderman Hardage made a motion, seconded by
Alderman Horton to suspend the rules and for the City attorney to read the title
only. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance. Alderman Sumpter made a motion,
seconded by alderman Horton to approve the Ordinance on the first reading. Upon
roll call vote, the voting was as follows:
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AYES: Aldermen: Cooper, Horton, Lehr, Hardage, Sumpter,
Jackson, Boals, Brasfield
NAYS: Aldermen: Burnett
The Ordinance PASSED on its FIRST reading.
Next item discussed was an Ordinance amending Ordinance 812 - raising
contractors bond from $1,000 to $20,000. Alderman Hardage made a motion,
'seconded by Alderman Cooper to table indefinitely.
voting was unanimous.
;PERMISSION REQUESTS
Upon voice vote, the
Mayor Ingram reported he had received information from the State of Arkansas
Finance and Administration that there is some 75%/25% grants available for drug
law enforcement and the deadline for applications is May 1, 1988. Alderman
Cooper made a motion, seconded by Alderman Burnett to authorize Mayor Ingram
to make an application to the State of Arkansas Finance and Administration
for this grant funding. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
Next item discussed was a budget amendment in the Public Works Department.
Alderman Horton made a motion, seconded by Alderman Lehr to amend the budget
to employ a staff person for Sign Ordinance and DRC at a pay scale ~~17 as follows:
ACCOUNT ACCOUNT N0. INCREASE/DECREASE AMOUNT
Regular Salaries 116-401-00 xx $10,375.00
Special Security-City 116-405-00 xx 800.00
Health Ins. Premium -City 116-406-00 xx 525.00
Roll call vote was requested. The voting was as follows:
AYES: Aldermen: Cooper, Horton, Lehr, Hardage, Jackson
NAYS: Aldermen: Burnett, Sumpter, Boals, Brasfield
Mayor Ingram voted AYE. The motion carried.
Next, the budget amendment for the Police Department was discussed. Alderman
Horton made a motion to amend the Police Department budget to hire two new
patrolmen and purchase two new vehicles, Alderman Burnett seconded the motion.
Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. (See copy of amendment attached)
Next a budget amendment for the undepartmental expenses was discussed.
Alderman Horton made a motion, seconded by Alderman Burnett to amend the budget
(see attached amendment). Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
Mayor Tngram announced the Insurance Committee, Alderman Walker, Wyman
Morgan, Mayor Ingram and Alderman Boals was to meet Tuesday at 2:00 p.m.
Mayor Ingram appointed a Building Commission to oversee the building of
the Municipal Court Complex consisting of Mayor Ingram, Bobby Sanders, Wyman
Morgan, Judge Williams, Alderman Cooper, Alderman Lehr, Alderman Walker, and
Lavonda Taylor, who serves on the Youth Services Board for the State of Arkansas.
Alderman Burnett stated there would be a Public Works Committee meeting
immediately following the City Council meeting.
Alderman Sumpter requested that someone with Manes, Castin, Massie, and
McGetrick, Inc. to come and meet again with the City Council concerning the
study they did. Mayor Ingram so noted.
Mayor Ingram publicly thanked Pizza Hut for furnishing the City Council
with pizza on this day.
Alderman Hardage made a motion, seconded by Alderman Burnett to adjourn.
,Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 3:00 p.m.
PASSED and APPROVED this ~,~~, day o~
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DAN CRAF T LERK
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WEST MEMPHIS MUNICIPAL_AIRPOR'I' IMPROVEMENTS
~.. S thern Pavers
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.Box 7675
E` Pi a Bluff, AR.71611
~. F ur F Corporation
_ ': P. .Box 13445
M mphis, TN. 38113
3. Pil 'ng & Repairs, Inc.
P. .Box 16503 -
M mphis, TN. 38186-0503
4 EC Electrical Company
P. .Box 1997
Gr enwood, MS. 38930
5 Mc rory Electric Company
28 1 Walnut Grove Rd.
M mphis, TN. 38111
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Ad
anced Chemical Tech.
Oi Center Bldg., Suite 300 E.
26 1 N.W. Expressway
Ok ahoma City, OK. 73112
7 ` Hil s of Arkansas, Inc.
P. .Box 1227
Lit le Rock, AR. 72203
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Sp
lock, Inc.
P. .Box 171
Se rcy, AR. 72143
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We'
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P. .Box 12
3 Se cy, AR. 72143
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Ca
eron Construction
P. .Box 1492
! Jon sboro, AR. 72403
~ 11. Ro erts Contracting
P. .Box 280
Pal stine, AR. 72372
12.', H. .Tucker Company
130 E. 13th Street
Nor th Little Rock, AR. 72114
BID 1)A'1'E: APRIL 21, 1988
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WEST MEMPHIS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS
BID DATE: APRIL 21, 1988
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13. 'Bitu inous Asphalt Sealing
Spec'alists
.:1201 Parkway Drive
Nort Little Rock, AR. 7 2118
14. ake Henry Electric Company
811 .Main Street
Wal ut Ridge, AR. 72476
15. ain s & May, Inc.
711 Northeast Hwy. 24
f op a, KS. 66608
16. ate General Contractors
P.O. Box 239 ~~
;Bon AR. 72416
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17. dell y Electric Company
P.O. Box 381137
Ger antown, TN. 38183-1137
18. ngi eered Systems
?2915 Kavanaugh Blvd. # 363
ittl Rock, AR. 72203
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TOTAL
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