October 19, 1989MINUTES
WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL
OCTOBER 19, 1989
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A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on Thursday,
October 19, 1989 at 1:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 205
S. Redding, West Memphis, Arkansas. Mayor Keith Ingram presided.
Prayer was offered by Reverend Richard Gregory of the Rosewood Methodist
Church.
Mayor Ingram called the Public Hearing to order on the question of the
issuance of not to exceed $3,000,000 principal amount of Industrial Development
Revenue Bonds (Superior Industries Project), Series 1989. Mayor Ingram asked
if any persons were present to express their views on the proposed issuance
of the bonds. Mayor Ingram noted that Gray Swoope, Economic Developer for the
City of West Memphis and Jay Shell, attorney for Superior Industries were
present. No one was present to speak. Mayor Ingram deemed the Public Hearing
closed at 1:40 p.m.
City Clerk Dan Craft called the roll. Those present were:
Mayor Keith Ingram
City Attorney David Peeples
City Clerk Dan Craft
Alderpersons:
Al Boals
Roscoe White
James Cooper
Bill Pollard
Pritchard Horton
Sam Lehr
Richard Linsky
Bill Burnett
Mike Hardage
Roberta Jackson
CITIZENS REQUESTS
Lee Hammett - present representing the West Memphis Jaycees- requested
the City Council approve the $1,000.00 deductable payment for the replacement
of the air conditioning unit at the City building at 111 S. 2nd Street which
is leased by the Jaycees. Mr. Hammett stated the unit was vandalized and
could not be repaired. Alderman Hardage made a motion, seconded by Alderman
White to approve the $1,000 insurance deductable payment. Alderman Burnett
made a motion to amend the motion and have a baracade around the new unit
when it is installed for protection. Upon voice vote the voting was unanimous.
A Budget Change Request to brought before the council at the next meeting.
Next item on the agenda was the correction or approval of the minutes of
the October 3, 1989 City Council meeting. Alderman Burnett made a motion,
seconded by Alderman Cooper 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 a Resolution of the City of West Memphis
authorizing the entry into an agreement to issue bonds for the purpose of
assisting in the financing of an industrial facility within or near the city.
Alderman Hardage made a motion, seconded by Alderman Burnett to suspend the
rules and the City Attorney read the title only. Upon voice vote, the voting
was unanimous. 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: Boals, White, Cooper, Pollard, Horton,
Lehr, Linsley, Burnett, Hardage, Jackson
NAYS: Aldermen: None
The Resolution ti~aas adopted and assigned No. 1201.
The second item under New Business was a Resolution for the condemnation
of houses, buildings, or structures declaring a nuisance in the City of West
Memphis, Arkansas. City Attorney Peeples read the Resolution. Alderman Burnett
made a motion, seconded by Alderman Pollard to adopt the Resolution. Upon roll
call vote, the voting was as follows:
AYES: Aldermen: Boals, White, Cooper, Pollard, Horton,
Lehr, Linsley, Burnett, Hardage, Jackson
NAYS: Aldermen: None
The Resolution was adopted and assigned No. 1202.
Alderman Jackson stated the last structures that were condemned have not been
tore down yet. Mayor Ingram to check with Code Enforcement.
Next item under New Business was a Resolution recommending a change in the
West Memphis Comprehensive Plan from Commercial to Industrial. City Attorney
Peeples read the Resolution. Alderman Lehr made a motion, seconded by Alderman
Cooper to adopt the Resolution. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows:
AYES: Aldermen: Boals, White, Cooper, Pollard, Horton,
Lehr, Linsley, Burnett, Hardage, Jackson
NAYS: Aldermen: None
The Resolution was adopted and assigned No. 1203.
Next item under New Business was an Ordinance to rezone property at 581
East :Broadway. Alderman Lehr made a motion, seconded by Alderman Burnett to
suspend the rules and the City Attorney read the title only. Upon voice vote,
thy.voting ti~aas unanimous, City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the
first time. Alderman Burnett made a motion, seconded by Alderman Jackson to
adopt the Ordinance on its first reading. Upon roll call vote, the voting was
as follows
AYES: Aldermen: Boals, White, Cooper, Pollard, Horton,
Lehr, Linsley, Burnett, Hardage, Jackson
NAYS: Aldermen: None
Next item duscussed was the distribution of funds from Southland Greyhound
Park for Good Neighbor Center and Girls and Boys Clubs. Alderman Lehr made
a motion, seconded by Alderman Cooper to divide the $40,748.96 evenly between
the Wonder City Boys Club, The West Memphis Boys Club, The LR Jackson Girls
Club and The JW Rich Girls Club. Alderman Burnett made a motion, seconded by
Alderman Cooper to amend the motion that the funds for the Wonder City Boys Club
be withheld due to the fact they have not turned in their quarterly report as
required and request that the Board of Directors and/or Director be invited
to attend a City Council meeting and explain why. Upon voice vote, the
voting was unanimous. Upon voice vote on the original motion, the motion was ~'
unanimous. Alderman Burnett requested City Attorney Peeples write the Wonder
City Boys Club.
Next, Alderman Burnett made a motion, seconded by Alderman Pollard to
distribute $84,263.61 to the Good Neighbor Center from the dog track. Upon voice ~•
vote, the voting was unanimous.
Alderman Lehr left the meeting at this time.
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Next item on the agenda was Planning Commission recommendations. Alderman
Burnett made a motion, seconded by Alderman Hardage to approve the replat of
Southwide Subdivision contingent upon the following:
(1) Certificate of Oti~aner;
(2) Certificate of Engineering Accuracy;
(3) Certificate of Surveying Accuracy;
(4) Approval of the West Memphis' Utility Department and the West Memphis City
Engineer.
Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
Alderman Lehr made a motion, seconded by Alderman Burnett to table the
Planning Commission's recommendation of approval of waiving the sidewalks in
the Meadowbroole Office Park Subdivision (0-1 District), except the west side of
Rice Street, which have to have sidewalks until the next City Council meeting.
Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
Next item on the agenda was an Ordinance accepting and annexing to the City
of West Memphis, Arkansas a 268.0 acre tract of land lying in the W2 of Section
II, Township 6 North, Range 8 East, and a 55.5 acre tract of land lying in the
N2 of Section 14, Township 6 North, Range 8 East, declaring an emergency and
for other purposes. Alderman Hardage made a motion, seconded by Alderman Horton
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 Burnett made a motion, seconded by Alderman Pollard to approve
the Ordinance on its first reading. Upon roll call vote, the .voting was as follows:
AYES: Aldermen: Boals, White, Cooper, Pollard, Horton,
Linsley, Burnett, Hardage, Jackson
NAYS: Aldermen: None
Alderman Burnett 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: Boals, White, Cooper, Pollard, Horton,
Linsley, Burnett, Hardage, Jackson
NAYS: Aldermen: None
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the second time. Alderman
Burnett made a motion, seconded by Alderman White to approve the Ordinance on
its second reading. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows:
AYES: Aldermen: Boals, White, Cooper, Pollard, Horton,
Linsley, Burnett, Hardage, Jackson
NAYS: Aldermen: None
Alderman Burnett made a motion, seconded by Alderman Hardage 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: Goals, White, Cooper, Pollard, Horton,
Linsley, Burnett, Hardage, Jackson -
NAYS: Aldermen: None
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance on its third and final reading.
Discussion. 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, White, Cooper, Pollard, Horton,
Linsley, Burnett, Hardage, Jackson
NAYS: Aldermen: None
Alderman Burnett 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: Boals, White, Cooper, Pollard, Horton,
Linsky, Burnett, Hardage, Jackson
NAYS: Aldermen: None
The Ordinance was adopted and assigned No. 1400.
Next City Treasurer Aubrey Holt was present to give his quarterly report.
Mr. Holt asked if there were any questions pertaining to the budget. There
was none. -
City Clerk Dan Craft had no report to add to the Treasurer's.
Next item on the agenda was an Ordinance of the City Council of the City
of West Memphis, Arkansas authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a
Memorandum of Understanding among Arkansas Power and Light Company and the City
of West Memphis et. al.; declaring an emergency and for other purposes.
Alderman Hardage made a motion, seconded by Alderman White 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. Alderma n
Burnett 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: Boals, White, Cooper, Pollard, Horton,
Linsky, Burnett, Hardage, Jackson
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: Boals, White, Cooper, Pollard, Horton,
Linsley, Burnett, Hardage, Jackson
NAYS: Aldermen: None
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the second reading. Alderman
Burnett made a motion, seconded by Alderman Jackson to approve the Ordinance
on its second reading. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows:
AYES: Aldermen: Boals, White, Cooper, Pollard, Horton,
Linsley, Burnett, Hardage, Jackson
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: Boals, White, Cooper, Pollard, Horton,
Linsley, Burnett, Hardage, Jackson
NAYS: Aldermen: None
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the third and final time.
Discussion. Mayor Ingram asked, "Shall the Ordinance Pass?" Alderman Burnett
made a motion, seconded by Alderman Jackson to adopt the Ordinance. Upon roll
call vote, the voting was as follows:
AYES: Aldermen: Boals, White, Cooper, Pollard, Horton,
Linsley, Burnett, Hardage, Jackson
NAYS: Aldermen: None
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: Boals, White, Cooper, Pollard, Horton,
Linsky, Burnett, Hardage, Jackson
NAYS: Aldermen: None
The Ordinance was adopted and assigned No. 1401.
PERMISSION REQUESTS
Alderman Burnett made a motion, seconded by Alderman Horton to give the
Mayor and City Clerk to sign the lease agreement with the St. Francis Levee
District. Upon voice vote, the voting tiaas unanimous.
A~.~ierman Horton made a motion, seconded by Alderman White to approve the
Budget Change request for Parrs and Recreation-and_Municipal Court: Upon
voice vote, the voting was unanimous. (See attached copies)
Mayor Ingram announced Pre-Council would be at 11:00 a.m. on November 2n d
and lunch would be served.. After lunch, a presentation will be given by Jim Covington
and Dennis Blind and a town muting is scheduled for that night at 7:00 p.m.
Alderman Jackson asked that Alderman Linsky schedule a Police Commission
meeting to discuss the drug problem and the safety of the elderly people.
Having no further business to come before the council, Alderman Hardage
made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Burnett. Upon voice vote, the
voting was unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 2:25 p.m.
PASSED and APPROVED this ~n~, day of J"~~yy.~,rn~,Q~,/L~ 1989.
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