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WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL
MAY 5, 1988
A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on Thursday,
May 5, 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 1:42 p.m..
Alderman James Cooper offered prayer.
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j City Clerk Dan Craft called the roll. Those present were:
Mayor Keith Ingram
City Attorney David Peeples
City Clerk Dan Craft
Aldermen:
Gary Walker
Pritchard Horton
Sam Lehr
Bill Burnett
Mike Hardage
Roger Sumpter
Roberta Jackson
Al Boals
Joe Brasfield
James Cooper
First item on the agenda was Bid Openings. Bids for the City of West
[emphis were opened by Joe Scarbrough and read by City Attorney Peeples.
'WO CID CARS
IDDER BID
~el Perry Ford
est Memphis, AR $22,953.22
Alderman Burnett made a motion, seconded by Alderman Cooper to accept
he bid and refer to the Police Commission for final disposition. Upon
oice vote, the voting was unanimous.
WO COMMERCIAL LAWNMOWERS
IDDER BID ALTERNATE 1 ALTERNATE 2 ALTERNATE 3
ob Ladd Co. (17 HP) D. (21 HP) G. (27 HP) G.
emphis, TN $12,780.00 $11,650.00 $13,578.00
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rittenden Implement Co. (24 HP) G.
arion, AR $16,066.00 (Requested 5% Ark. preference)
Alderman Cooper made a motion, seconded by Alderman Burnett to accept the
ids and refer them to the Parks and Recreation Commission for final disposition.
pon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
Next, bids for the West Memphis Utility Department were opened by Dennis
~rrell and read by City Attorney Peeples.
FUND CITY RAILROAD BORE
IDDER BID
& R Boring, Inc.
arrest City, AR $85.00 per ft. _ $6,800.00
~.rroll Brothers Construction
~.lestine, AR $80.00 per ft. _ $6,400.00
~.in Construction
~.n Buren, AR $93.50 per ft. _ $7,480.00
emphis Boring & Tunneling
live Branch, MS $58.00 per ft. _ $4,640.00
Alderman Burnett made a motion, seconded by Alderman Walker to accept the
'',bids and refer them to the Utility Commission for final disposition. Upon voice
vvote, the voting was unanimous.
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Next, bids for the Street Improvement Program were opened by Eddie Brawley
and read by City Attorney Peeples.
BIDDER BASE BID DEDUCTIVE ALT. 1
APAC-TN, Inc.
Memphis, TN $475,815.05 $35,377.50
Lehman Roberts Co.
Memphis, TN $644,446.95 $44,498.00
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 item on the agenda was the correction or approval of the Minutes of
the April 21, 1988 City Council meeting. Alderman Cooper made a motion,
seconded by Alderman Horton to dispense with the reading of the minutes and
accept them as presented in the packets. Upon voice vote, the voting was
unanimous.
OLD BUSINESS
First item under Old Business was the second reading of an Ordinance to
amend Ordinance 1258 regarding Zoning Regulations for the City of West Memphis,
Arkansas. City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the second time. Alderman
Sumpter made a motion, seconded by Alderman Lehr to approve the Ordinance on its
second reading.
Alderman Burnett made a motion, seconded by Alderman Sumpter, to amend the
Ordinance adding in Section 7. Article V, Section 6 of the zoning regulations
adopted by Ordinance 1258 is hereby amend to read as follows:
For all residential uses located within any zoning district, an ornamental
fence, hedge, or wall not more than three and one-half feet (32') in
height may project into or enclose any required front or side yard,
provided that visibility at intersections is maintained in accordance
with the provisions of Section 10 of this Article. Ornamental fences,
hedges, or walls may project into the side yard from the front building
line of the structure to the rear lot line, and into the rear yard, provided
such fences or walls do not excess a height of seven (7) feet.
All fencing for any commercial or industrial use within any zoning
district within the City may be located only in accordance with specific
requirements and approvals granted by the Design Review Commission of the
City of West Memphis.
Roll call vote taken on the second reading of the Ordinance as amended:
AYES: Aldermen: Walker, Horton, Lehr, Burnett, Hardage,
Sumpter, Jackson, Boals, Brasfield, Cooper
NAYS: Aldermen: None
The Ordinance PASSED on its SECOND reading as amended.
Second item under Old Business was the third reading of an Ordinance
amending Ordinance No. 453 to require application for a permit to move any -~
buildin that is to be located within the City of West Memphis, declaring an
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emergency and for other purposes. City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for
the third and final time. Alderman Walker made a motion, seconded by Alderman
Cooper to amend the Ordinance adding the fee structure of $40.00 for an inspection
within Crittenden County and $40.00 plus .20~ per mile for any inspection
outside of Crittenden County. Discussion. Upon roll call vote, the voting was
as follows:
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AYES: Aldermen: Walker, Horton, Lehr, Hardage, Sumpter, Jackson,
Boals, Cooper
NAYS: Aldermen: Burnett, Brasfield
The motion carried. Alderman Hardage made a motion, seconded by Alderman
Lehr to approve the Ordinance on its third and final reading. Upon roll
call vote, the voting was as follows:
AYES: Aldermen: Walker, Horton, Lehr, Hardage, Sumpter, Jackson,
Boals, Cooper
NAYS: Aldermen: Burnett, Brasfield
The Ordinance Passed on its Third reading.
Alderman Walker made a motion, seconded by Alderman Horton to adopt the
~ Emergency Clause Section 4. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows:
AYES: Aldermen: Walker, Horton, Lehr, Hardage, Sumpter, Jackson,
Boals, Cooper
NAYS: Aldermen: Burnett, Brasfield
The Ordinance was adopted and assigned No. 1342. (Amending 453-Permit to move bldg.)
NEW BUSINESS
First item under New Business was a Resolution authorizing the Mayor and
City Clerk to sign the Alen Site Potentially Responsible Party Participation
Agreement. City Attorney Peeples read the Resolution. Alderman Hardage made
a motion, seconded by Alderman Walker to adopt the Resolution. Upon roll call
vote, the voting was as follows:
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AYES: Aldermen: Walker, Horton, Lehr, Burnett, Hardage,
~ Sumpter, Jackson, Boals, Brasfield, Cooper
NAYS: Aldermen: None The Resolution was assigned No. 1146.
The second item under New Business was a Resolution authorizing the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute documents necessary for applying for financing
through the EDA for improvements to Thompson and Walker Streets. City Attorney
Peeples read the Resolution. Alderman Burnett made a motion, seconded by Alderman
Hardage to adopt the Resolution. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows:
AYES: Aldermen: Walker, Horton, Lehr, Burnett, Hardage,
Sumpter, Jackson, Boals, Brasfield, Cooper
NAYS: Aldermen: None The Resolution was assigned No. 1147.
The third item under New Business was a Resolution supporting the handi-
capped persons access to parking Act of 1985, as amended, and encouraging all
persons doing business with the public in the City to be familiar with and comply
with the requirements of the Act. City Attorney Peeples read the Resolution.
Alderman Burnett made a motion, seconded by Alderman Sumpter to adopt the
Resolution. Discussion. Alderman Cooper to notify the Police Commission of the
Resolution and the enforcement of handicapped parking. Upon roll call vote,
the voting was as follows:
AYES: Aldermen: Walker, Horton, Lehr, Burnett, Hardage,
Sumpter, Jackson, Boals, Brasfield, Cooper
NAYS: Aldermen: None The Resolution was assigned No. 1148.
The next item under New Business was an Ordinance to amend Ordinance
1062 on the emergency. Alderman Cooper made a motion, seconded by Alderman
Burnett to suspend the rules and for the City Attorney to read the title only.
Upon voice vote, the voting was all for with the exception of Alderman Brasfield.
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance. Alderman Cooper made a motion,
seconded by Alderman Walker to approve the Ordinance on its first reading. Mayor
Ingram called for a voice vote. Alderman Brasfield requested roll call vote.
Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows:
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AYES: Aldermen: Walker, Horton, Lehr, Burnett, Hardage, Boals, Cooper
NAYS: Aldermen: Sumpter, Jackson, Brasfield
Alderman Burnett made a motion, seconded by Alderman Walker to suspend
the rules and place the Ordinance on its second reading. Upon roll call
vote, the voting was as follows:
AYES: Aldermen: Walker, Horton, Lehr, Burnett, Hardage, Boals, Cooper
NAYS: Aldermen: Sumpter, Jackson, Brasfield
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: Walker, Horton, Lehr, Burnett, Hardage, Boals, Cooper
NAYS: Aldermen: Sumpter, Jackson, Brasfield
Alderman Burnett made a motion, seconded by Alderman Horton 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: Walker, Horton, Lehr, Burnett, Hardage, Boals, Cooper
NAYS: Aldermen: Sumpter, Jackson, Brasfield
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the third and final reading.
Discussion. Alderman Hardage made a motion, seconded by Alderman Walker to
adopt the Ordinance. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows:
AYES: Aldermen: Walker, Horton, Lehr, Burnett, Hardage, Boals, Cooper
NAYS: Aldermen: Sumpter, Jackson, Brasfield
Alderman Burnett made a motion, seconded by Alderman Cooper to adopt the
Emergency Clause Section 3. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows:
AYES: Aldermen: Walker, Horton, Lehr, Burnett, Hardage, Boals, Cooper
NAYS: Aldermen: Sumpter, Jackson, Brasfield
The Ordinance PASSED and was assigned No. 1343. (Amend 1062)
Next Ward Wimbish, City Engineer gave a report on proposals submitted
from engineering companies on the evaluation of the feasibility of installing
pumping stations in the southeast part of town and on ditch ~~12 to alleviate
the flooding .problems we have in two areas: (1) South of Broadway and East of
7th Street (2) West of 7th Street and Jackson St. south. Mr. Wimbish stated
that eleven companies had responded and each proposal was graded based on many
factors. It was recommended the City Council approve the contract caith Bond
Engineers and E.T.C. Engineering Company out of Little Rock. Discussion.
Alderman Horton made a motion, seconded by Alderman Lehr to give Mayor
Ingram and the City Clerk authorization to execute a contract with Bond
Engineering and E.T.C. Engineering Co., Inc. for the drainage proposal. Upon
roll call vote, the voting was as follows:
AYES: Aldermen: Walker, Horton, Lehr, Burnett, Hardage,
Sumpter, Jackson, Boals, Brasfield, Cooper
NAYS: Aldermen: None
PERMISSION REQUESTS
Plannin Commission re uested a roval of a Plannin Commission Resolution
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~~01-88 for $1,500.00 to update the Zoning Ordinance ~~1258 and amendments, city
zoning map, and city Comprehensive Development Plan maps. This will consist of
approximately 500 Comprehensive Development Plan maps for distribution.
Alderman Cooper made a motion, seconded by Alderman Sumpter to approve the
Planning Commission recommendation as submitted. Upon voice vote, the voting was
unanimous.
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Next item discussed Alderman Cooper made a motion, seconded by Alderman
Horton to give the Mayor the authority to pay McCrory Electric Co. $76,199.53
for a water control system. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
Alderman Burnett announced there would be a Public Works Committee meeting
immediately following the City Council meeting.
Alderman Walker announced there would be an Insurance Committee meeting
Friday morning at 8:00 a.m. at City Hall.
Mayor Ingram announced the air show at the Municipal Airport would be
', May 21st and 22nd.
Alderman Horton reported the Police and Fire Department false alarm calls
are a problem.
Alderman Cooper announced there would be a Police Commission meeting,
Wednesday at 12:00 noon in the Chief's Office.
Next, Mayor Ingram announced he was appointing Alderman Gary Walker as
Vice-Mayor for the City of West Memphis.
Mayor Ingram announced there would be a Public Hearing concerning
Community Development money at 5:30 p.m. on this day.
Alderman Burnett made a motion, seconded by Alderman Sumpter to adjourn.
Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 2:50 p.m.
PASSED and APPROVED this ~- day of ~- °~ , 1988.
MAYOR KEI~'H/ INGRAM
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