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August 18, 1988-79- `. MINUTES WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 18, 1988 A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on Thursday, I August 18, 1988 at 1:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 205 S. Redding, West Memphis, Arkansas. Mayor Ingram presided. Mayor Ingram called the meeting to order at 1:42 p.m. Alderman Roger Sumpter offered prayer. City Clerk Dan Craft called the roll. Those present were: Mayor Keith Ingram City Attorney David Peeples ~ City Clerk Dan Craft Aldermen: Al Boals Joe Brasfield James Cooper Forrest Dunlap Pritchard Horton Sam Lehr Bill Burnett Mike Hardage Roger Sumpter Roberta Jackson First item on the agenda was Bid Openings. Bids for the West Memphis Utility Department were opened by David Goacher and read by City Attorney Peeples. ONE 750 KVA_3~ PADMOUNT TRANSFORMER BIDDER AMOUNT ALTERNATE ~~1 Stuart C. Irby Co. Little Rock, AR $ 8,105.00 Power & Telephone Jackson, TN $ 8,128.00 $ 8,983.00 Diversified Electric North Little Rock, AR $ 9,583.60 (Requested 5% Ark. pref.) Vincent Sales Agency Memphis, TN $10,972.00 TVESCO Memphis, TN $ 8,550.00 Jeanes Enterprises Collierville, TN $ 8,300.00 Alderman Cooper made a motion, seconded by Alderman Burnett to accept the bids and refer them to the Utility Commission for final disposition. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. Next, bids for the Community Development Agency were opened by Tee Gardner ~.nd read by City Attorney Peeples. DEMOLITION BIDS BIDDER 502 N. 11th 529 S. 9th 527 S. 15th 234 S. 16th esse Booker Const. $700.00 $900.00 $2,000.00 $ 900.00 ondy's Construction $950.00 $900.00 $2,800.00 $2,300.00 ackson Construction $500.00 $500.00 $ 950.00 $ 700.00 ill Roofing $580.00 $680.00 NO BID NO BID urtis Construction $900.00 $900.00 $ 900.00 $ 900.00 Alderman Burnett 4 made a motion, seconded by Alderman Cooper t o accept the ids and refer them t o the Community Development Agency for final disposition. ~7pon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. Next item on the agenda was the correction or approval of the minutes of the ~ugust 4, 1988 City C R ouncil meeting. Alderman Burnett made a moti on, seconded by -80- Alderman Jackson to dispense with the reading of the minutes and approve them as presented in the packets. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. NEW BUSINESS First item under New Business was an Ordinance to rezone McCain Subdivision in the City of West Memphis declaring an emergency. Alderman Hardage made a motion, seconded by Alderman Lehr to suspend the rules and the City Attorney read the title only. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the first time. Alderman Hardage made a motion, seconded by Alderman Horton to approve the Ordinance on its first 3 reading. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows: ""~ AYES: Aldermen: Boals, Brasfield, Cooper, Dunlap, Horton, Lehr, Burnett, Hardage, Sumpter, Jackson NAYS: Aldermen: None Alderman Hardage made a motion, seconded by Alderman Burnett to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on its second reading. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows: AYES: Aldermen: Boals, Brasfield, Cooper, Dunlap, Horton, Lehr, Burnett, Hardage, Sumpter, Jackson 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: Boals, Brasfield, Cooper, Dunlap, Horton, Lehr, Burnett, Hardage, Sumpter, Jackson NAYS: Aldermen: None Alderman Cooper 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: Boals, Brasfield, Cooper, Dunlap, Horton, Lehr, Burnett, Hardage, Sumpter, Jackson 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 adopt the Ordinance. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows: AYES: Aldermen: Boals, Brasfield, Cooper, Dunlap, Horton, Lehr, Burnett, Hardage, Sumpter, Jackson NAYS: Aldermen: None Alderman Burnett made a motion, seconded by Alderman Horton to adopt the emergency clause, section 3. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows: AYES: Aldermen: Boals, Brasfield, Cooper, Dunlap, Horton, Lehr, Burnett, Hardage, Sumpter, Jackson NAYS: Aldermen: None The Ordinance passed and was assigned No. 1352. Next item discussed was a recommendation from the Planning Commission for approval of the McCain Square/P.U.D. Plat with the following stipulations: (1) Access easements and common parking be shown on plat; (2) All certificates be shown on plat; (3) City Attorney's opinion on forming a sub-committee for Lot 2D development. Letter from City Attorney to follow. -81- and the Planning Commission recommendation of approval of the Rezoning Application ~'~05-88 from C-1 to P.U.D. for Lots 1-3 of McCain Subdivision for Hassel McCain c/o O'Neal & Associates. Alderman Cooper made a motion, seconded by Alderman Burnett to approve the recommendations of the Planning Commission as submitted. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows: AYES: Aldermen: Bowls, Brasfield, Cooper, Dunlap, Horton, Lehr, Burnett, Hardage, Sumpter, Jackson NAYS: Aldermen: None Alderman Brasfield commended Rosalind O`Neal. Next item discussed was a recommendation from the Planning Commission for i E approval of the Replat of the north 225' of Lots 29, 30, and 31 of Bonds Survey of Irregular Lots for Lackey Partners prepared by Bond Consulting Engineers with the following stipulations: (1) 75' drainage, utility and recreation right-of-way, Tract A, be dedicated to the City of West Memphis and the drainage easement be cleaned out b Y the developer and approved by the City Engineer. '~ (2) Approval by City Engineer on all street improvements. (3) Tri-party contract agreement. Discussion was held concerning the flood elevation of the back portion of the r o ert Alderman Burnett mad P P e a o Y m Lion seconded b Ald r e man Harda e Y g ', to add stipulation (4) stating no part of lots 1-9 shall be below 210 flood elevation and approve the recomtnendatior~sas amended. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. ', Next item discussed was permission for placement of sign for Oak Creek Subdivision. Alderman Lehr made a motion, seconded by Alderman Jackson to table until the next City Council meeting. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. Next item discussed was a Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a deed transferring to First National Bank of Hot Springs the City's interest in the Real Property leased to Three Rivers Plywood, Inc. Alderman '~,, Hardage made a motion, seconded by Alderman Horton to table until the next ~! City Council meeting. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. Next item on the agenda was a Resolution concerning annual tax levy for Firemen's pension and relief fund. City Attorney Peeples read the Resolution. Alderman Burnett made a motion, seconded b Alderman Hor y ton to adopt the Resolution. ', pon roll call vote, the voting was as follows: YES: Aldermen: Bowls, Brasfield, Cooper, Dunlap, Horton, ~, Lehr, Burnett, Hardage, Sumpter, Jackson j AYS: Aldermen: None 'he Resolution was adopted and assigned No. 1159. Next, Planning Commission recommend approval of the Lot Split of Lots 4-A and -B, Tract A for Mitchell Burch prepared by Bond Consulting Engineers. Alderman urnett made a motion, seconded by Alderman Sumpter to approve the lot split. Upon ~oice vote, the voting was unanimous. Next item on the agenda was a Resolution concerning annual tax levy for olicemen's Pension and Relief Fund. City Attorney Peeples read the Resolution. Alderman Burnett made a motion, seconded by Alderman Hardage to adopt the esolution. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows: -82- AYES: Aldermen: Boals, Brasfield, Cooper, Dunlap, Horton, Lehr, Burnett, Hardage, Sumpter, Jackson NAYS: Aldermen: None The Resolution was adopted and assigned No. 1160. Next item on the agenda was a Resolution setting the annual tax levy for General Purposes at 1.9 Mills and for the Public City Library at 0.4 Mills. City Attorney Peeples read the Resolution. Alderman Cooper made a motion, seconded by Alderman Hardage to adopt the Resolution. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows: Z AYES: Aldermen: Boals, Brasfield, Cooper, Dunlap, Horton, Lehr, Burnett, Hardage, Sumpter, Jackson NAYS: Aldermen: None The Resolution was adopted and assigned No. 1161. PERMISSION REQUESTS Mayor Ingram requested approval to pay Fire Apparatus $142,700.00. Alderman Hardage made a motion, seconded by Alderman Lehr to approve the payment. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. Mayor Ingram requested approval to pay Roeder Construction $47,526.72 first draw for Neighborhood Center repairs. Alderman Cooper made a motion, seconded by Alderman Burnett, to approve the payment. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. COMMITTEE REPORTS Alderman Horton made a motion, seconded by Alderman Hardage to approve a budget change request for the Fire Department (Copy of request attached). Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. Alderman Burnett reported for the record that the reflectors were in { and the Street Department are to place them on Glenn Bailey Drive. He also ,,, reported the Street Department was to use the money set aside for striping to finish the 10 Mile Bayou Drainage Project.To do from Rich Road south to Avalon. Alderman Burnett reported the pipe was in and work had begun on Auburn St. Ditch. Alderman Sumpter reported the Tractor-Trailer trucks going to and from the port were deteriorating S. Avalon. Public Works Committee to discuss at their next meeting. APPOINTMENTS Mayor Ingram appointed Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Staggs to the City Beautiful Commission. Alderman Horton made a motion, seconded by Alderman Jackson to confirm Mayor Ingram's appointments. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. Mayor Ingram announced the Fire Department donated our old fire-hose to the Turrell Fire Department and sold the old turn-out suits to the Marion Fire Department. Having no further business to come before the council, Alderman Boals made a motion, seconded by Alderman Burnett to adjourn. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. Meeting adjourned at 2:30 p.m.