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September 21, 2000MINUTES WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 21, 2000 A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on September 21, 2000 at 1:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 205 S. Redding, West Memphis, Arkansas. Mayor William H. Johnson presided. Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 1:37 p.m. Prayer was given by Brother Billy Beech of First Baptist Church. City Clerk Phillip Para called the roll. Those present were: Mayor William H. Johnson, City Attorney David Peeples, City Treasurer Frank Martin, Councilors: Darold Thomas, Lorraine Robinson, Tracy Catt, Gheric Bruce, Dr. C. W. Peeples, Al Felton, Roberta Jackson and Brian Reece. Absent were: Councilors James Pulliaum and Thomas Burroughs. Mayor Johnson declared a quorum present. Bids for Community Development Agency, Housing Rehabilitation were opened and tabulated at 1:00 p.m. Copies of the tabulation sheet were provided to the City Council. Councilor Peeples moved, seconded by Councilor Jackson to accept the bids and refer to the Community Development Agency for final disposition. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. {See attached) CITIZEN5 REnUEST Mitchell Black of Angelo Iafrate Construction Company of Louisiana came before the City Council asking for permission to put a temporary concrete batch plant on Mound City Road for the construction of I-40. Mr. Black stated they do have sponsored ordinances that will come before the City Council today requesting this. He further stated the area where the batch plant will be located will be cleaned up after their work is done. He also stated they have a bond with the lease to the owners and if this is not done the bond will be forfeited. Mr. Paul Luker, Director of Planning & Development, came before the City Council stating the Planning Commission had rejected this because they felt it was not a proper location for the batch plant since there will be a residential area being constructed in this area in the near future. Councilor Catt moved, seconded by Councilor Peeples to approve the minutes of September 7, 2000 as submitted. Councilor Robinson stated there were two corrections that need to be made. The motion and the second to approve included the two corrections. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. Second reading of an Ordinance attaching and incorporating certain described annexed territory to Ward One of the City of West Memphis and for other purposes. City Attorney Peeples read by title only the Ordinance for the SECOND TIlVIE. Second reading of an Ordinance granting a Special Use Permit in a I-1, Limited Industrial District, to allow aoff--site truck parking facility at 610 Petro Cove, West Memphis, Arkansas. City Attorney Peeples read by title only the Ordinance for the SECOND TIlVIE. NEW BUS~NE Councilor Peeples moved, seconded by Councilor Thomas to read title only for the following Resolution. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. R-1 A Resolution to adopt the I~Yest Memphis Marion Transportation Study 2025 Long Range Transportation Plan. City Attorney Peeples read the Resolution. Councilor Catt moved, seconded by Councilor Peeples to approve. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The Resolution was assigned No. 1665. Councilor Peeples moved, seconded by Councilor Bruce to read title only for the following Ordinance. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. O-1 An Ordinance to amend Zoning Ordinance 1258, as amended, Article III Section 3, Paragraph (1) (b), to allow batching or mixing plant, asphaltic or portland cement, concrete, mortar, or plaster, in I-1, Light Industrial District, upon issuance of Special Use Permit. City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance by title only for the FIRST TIME. Councilor Peeples moved, seconded by Councilor Thomas to read title only for the following Ordinance. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. O-2 An Ordinance to rezone a 10.0 acre parcel of land located at 405 Mound City Road, from I-1, Light Industrial District, to a PUD zone overlay, to allow a concrete batching facility. City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance by title only for the FIRST TIME. Councilor Bruce moved, seconded by Councilor Robinson to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on its second reading. Roll call vote was held on the motion. AYES: Robinson and Bruce NOES: Thomas, Catt, Peeples, Felton, Jackson and Reece. The motion FAILED. The Ordinance will be placed on its second reading at the next City Council meeting. Mayor Johnson asked permission to sign a Rental Agreement with Judge Turner, Jr. on a residence the City owns in Eastwood at 200 Sunset. Mayor Johnson stated Judge Turner agrees to stay until January and pay the City $650.00 per month for the rental. Councilor Thomas moved, seconded by Councilor Jackson to approve. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. Mayor Johnson stated the Planning Commission Recommendations had two items that were tabled at the last meeting. Item #2 was the PUD that was denied and the other was Item #8 the transportation plan that was approved today. The PUD situation has not be finalized at this time, therefore it will need to be tabled. Councilor Thomas moved, seconded by Councilor Jackson to approve the recommendations with the exception to table Item #2 in the Planning Commission Recommendations that covered the PUD. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. Mayor Johnson asked permission to pay $58,890.20 to Pitometer-Byrd Forbes for utility cleaning of Wastewater System. Councilor Catt moved; seconded by Councilor Jackson to pay Pitrometer-Byrd Forbes. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. Mayor Johnson stated there was a Budget Amendment for the Police Department. Councilor Catt stated it was not increasing the budget, but transferring from one account to another. Councilor Thomas moved, seconded by Councilor Felton to approve. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. L Mayor Johnson asked permission to pay OMI $53,326.00 for the month of October. Councilor Catt moved, seconded by Councilor Robinson to pay OMI. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. Councilor Reece stated the Airport Commission met this morning. They reviewed the construction project. They are hoping to start utilizing the north T-hangars by the month of October, which the revenue can start paying off the bond issue that is coming due. Councilor Thomas stated the Public Works Committee met last Tuesday. They considered a claim for a damaged windshield from one of their mowers. The update on the curbside pickup was very favorable. Mr. Moten said it took a lot less time than usual. Mr. Wimbish brought the committee up to date on the Flood Acquisition Project. Councilor Robinson stated the Planning Commission had a public hearing on the Comprehensive Plan Monday, September 18th regarding various zoning within the City. Councilor Catt stated the Police Commission met yesterday. They discussed the income that may be generated from warrant fees, reorganization of personnel and the Reserve Officer Program which will be discussed again the third Wednesday of October. The Insurance Committee will meet September 26th. The Budget Committee will meet October 25th. The Park Commission met Tuesday. They had a settlement regarding a tree that had fallen on the adjacent neighbors fence which was settled and they named the Softball Complex at Tilden Rogers Park, Marion Rose Complex. Mayor Johnson stated Mrs. Lewis was looking for a place for the Girl Scouts to meet. There was discussion regarding this matter. Mayor Johnson stated there was a Project Impact meeting today. West Memphis has been made a Project Impact City which will mean a $300,000.00 grant to our City. This money will be used to strengthen some of our schools. Mayor Johnson stated the Attorney General will be here the 27th of this month at 2:00 p.m. at the Community Center and will be addressing telemarketing fraud. There being no further business to come before the City Council, Councilor Catt moved, seconded by Councilor Peeples to adjourn. Motion carved unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 2:07 p.m. PASSED and APPROVED this 5-{-~ day of pc~~ may, , 2000. WILLIAM H. JOHNS N, MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK "'1Mr - t_ ~ +, Request For Budget Change City Of V1/est Memphis .. ,: EPARTMEN DATE REQUESTED BY: ACCOUNT ACCOUNT NO. INCREASE DECREASE AMOUNT ~~ .L`~ .G . ~ ~.,~ .u ~ L 7 ~, k~ ~`~.~ ` L~ s !. ' t .fit. .7 1) ~ """ '' J ~ ~~. ~. 75~. r"~ Y b ~ ~ '~w '•,! t0 s #~ vy .C" lei u.7 .L C'~ ' .+.= .~ .l. ~ h.~,. r r ya ~ :,I 1.l ~J `J ~i EASON FO 5u' ~ ;f1 ~~ • .s. ~ ,`.'~i i REQUEST ^~ a , ~' t:. ~} ~ ,...._ t °r . , ~ ~ ' : ~ w' ~ .1w .i. ~ @ ~ ~ " t t'.. ~ 1 N ~..... Yto~ 1. J ~, ~ .w ~ . .'4I ~~,~~ '? C:J e, is s3 C~ ~:~ fi'-fi ;~. O' ~ ~t .~ :~ C C3 ~~ ~ Xl C'Gti ,. .. . .. ~~ n., .F: ~ 1 • i r • ~• .. ~ .... a a7' ~ r ~. t~ _,. a r :, ~7 y:. ~.. X ~ ~ 1`~ t F~~ a . ._ 1 C~ .~ '~`~ u ~ ~ G~:1 ~.. ~ 1. ~ ri 'e .. ~ ~ ~. .,_ ~ ~" HOW WOUL EXPENDITURE BE FUNDED? ,. PP .. _ -. o .. a ,. . ,> ,~' ~ .ear/ i OVED: CHAIRMAN -BUDGE COMM. f ... ~~ _ , ,~ ' j fi ', - ,, . , .~.. DATE MAYOR , DATE DISAP OVED: CHAIRMAN -BUDGET COMM. DATE MAYOR DATE REMARKS: t I 11. WHITE - I ccounting 2. PINK -Department 3. YELLOW -Committee Minutes Agreement between The City of West Memphis and Judge Samuel Turner, Jr. Whereas, the City of West Memphis has offered to purchase the property at 200 Sunset, West his, Arkansas, from Judge Samuel Turner, Jr., the property owner, and; Whereas, 3udge Turner has accepted the offer, and; Whereas, Judge Turner desires to remain in the house at 200 Sunset after the closing date and pay re t to the City of West Memphis at the rate of $650.00 per month for a period not to exceed 3 mont or until January 21, 2001, whichever comes ftrst. Whereas, it is the desire of the City of West Memphis to accommodate Judge Turner and to enter i to this rental agreement at the time of closing. The ~~6 Willi City c A Phili Now, therefore, it is agreed that Judge Samuel Turner will pay rent to the City of West his at the City Clerk's Office located at 205 South Redding, in the amount of $650.00 a month. st month's rent will be due on October 21, 2000. It is further agreed that Judge Turner agrees to the property no later than January 21, 2001. Agreed this -w z H. Johnson! West Memphis Clerk day of `=~~7'" ~""~-~ , 2000. ~, -Samuel Turner, Jr. L. o~ O~ L7 O~ .,, • ~ ~~ 0 .s C'3 V .~ .,, .~ o~ ~;`~I O CV O N ~ ~ ~ CD 00 00 6R 6R ff} Z ~ ~ ~ ~ O M ~ O ~ M _ ~ ~ ~ ~ U ~j Ch O O t O ~ C33 O i~- N ~ ~ ~-- © r C'7 (~ ~- r r 69' ~6R 6F3 C O ~ O O 1~ N ~ p tt'~ tt') N b R ~ 69~ LL! C O O ~ ~ Q t D ~ N ~' Q N 00 1~ t0 .= 4f3 ff} H~ H O D ~p ~ ~ C'~ ~ N }' N N ~ r Q - e ff} Ef} Ei~ t ~ ~ d O C~ ~ ~ o ~. ~ ~ ~ ~ N N N O ~} ~} ~} .0 t/1 >'' A ~ N N Q ~ = 0 ~ ~ > ~ > ~ J ~ ~