November 2, 2000MINUTES
WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL
NOVEMBER 2, 2000
A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on Thursday, November
2, 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 1:30 p.m. Reverend Parker of the Morning
Star Church offered prayer. City Clerk Phillip Para called the roll. Those present were:
Mayor William H. Johnson, City Attorney David Peeples, City Treasurer Frank Martin,
Councilors: Tracy Catt, Dr. C. W. Peeples, Al Felton, Roberta Jackson, Harold Thomas,
and James Pulliaum. Absent: Councilors Gheric Bruce, Thomas Burroughs, Brian Reece
and Lorraine Robinson.
Mayor Johnson declared a quorum present.
BID OPENINGS
Bids for handguns for the Police Department were opened at 1:00 p.m. and bids were
tabulated and presented to the City Council. Catt moved, seconded by Jackson to accept
the bids and refer to the Police Commission for disposition. Upon voice vote, the voting
was unanimous to approve. The motion carried. See attached.
Bids for CDBG Rehab were opened and tabulated and 1:00 p.m. and presented to the
City Council. Peeples moved, seconded by Catt to accept the bids and refer to
Community Development for disposition. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to
approve. The motion carried. See attached.
Bids for West Memphis Utility for (4) 2001 Pick-Up Trucks were opened and tabulated
at 1:00 p.m. and presented to the City Council. Catt moved, seconded by Peeples to
accept the bids and refer to the Utility Commission for disposition. Upon voice vote, the
voting was unanimous to approve. The motion carried. See attached.
Bids for Public Works Department demolition and clearance of 3301 East Polk were
opened and tabulated at 1:00 p.m. and presented to the City Council. Catt moved,
seconded by Jackson to accept the bids and refer to the Public Works Committee for
disposition. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. See attached.
CITIZENS REQUESTS
There was no one signed up to speak under Citizens Requests.
MINUTES
Catt moved, seconded by Thomas to dispense with the reading of the minutes of October
19, 2000 and approve as submitted. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
OLD BUSINESS
3rd reading of an ordinance granting a special use permit in a C-1, General Business
District, to allow the construction of a multi family structure(s), at 104-108 S. 12th Street,
West Memphis, Arkansas.
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the THIRD and FINAL time. Catt moved,
seconded by Thomas to approve. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to
approve. The Ordinance was adopted and assigned No. 1961.
3rd reading of an ordinance granting a special use permit in a C-1, General Business
District, to allow the construction of a multi family structure(s), at 106-112, S. 10th
Street, West Memphis, Arkansas.
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City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the THIRD and FINAL time. Catt moved,
seconded by Thomas to approve. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to approve.
The Ordinance was adopted and assigned No. 1962.
3rd reading of an ordinance to rezone 203, 205 and 207 N. OK Street: a parcel
containing 1.8acres in the City of West Memphis, Crittenden County, Arkansas, from C-
2, Open Display Commercial District, to I-1, Limited Industrial District.
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the THIRD and FINAL time. Catt moved,
seconded by Felton to approve. Mayor Johnson explained these are the three metal
buildings on the East Side of N. OK before you get to the bayou. Paul Luker explained
this zoning was needed to operate a small operation-testing lab. Upon voice vote, the
voting was unanimous to approve. The ordinance was adopted and assigned No. 1963.
3rd reading of an ordinance to rezone 2500-4201 Mound City Road, a S00 acre parcel of
land in the City of West Memphis, Crittenden County, Arkansas from R-1, Single-Family
Residential, to Planned Unit Development.
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the THIRD and FINAL time. Peeples
moved, seconded by Thomas to approve. Ralph Smith with ETI Corporation asked to
speak and commented they are not in objection to this application but they asked to
present an amendment. Mayor Johnson explained this property is owned by Guaranty
Loan is presently zoned R-1 single-family. Guaranty Loan & Real Estate are in the
process of building 900 single-family houses and 800 muti-family (townhouses and
apartments) at this location therefore requiring the rezoning. Mayor Johnson said that
Guaranty Loan & Real Estate would like this ordinance read because they are in a
timetable with their development.. Mr. Smith asked the City Council to hold this matter
for two weeks so that the representatives with Guaranty Loan that have the authority to
approve their request can be here. Mayor Johnson asked if the property west that he is
referring to was in the city limits of West Memphis. Mr. Smith stated it was not. Mr.
Smith for the record stated their request for an amendment asked that a maximum of two
access roads be provided to the west at the appropriate locations, with the exact locations
subject to the Planning Commission approval and that access shall also be subject to the
Planning Commission's determination that the adjacent property is developed with
compatible uses. Mr. Smith said presently there is no access to their property and with
over a mile frontage good planning should include access to the two properties.
Alderman Thomas called for the question. Roll call vote was as follows:
AYES: Peeples, Felton, Jackson, Thomas, and Pulliaum.
NAYS: None
Councilor Catt abstained from the vote. Mayor Johnson voted "yes". The motion
carried. The Ordinance was adopted and assigned No. 1964.
3rd reading of an ordinance implementing a X25.00 warrant fee for all warrants served
by order of the West Memphis Municipal Court to the West Memphis Police Department
Catt moved, seconded by Thomas to TABLE until the next meeting until they receive an
attorney general's opinion. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
NEW BUSINESS
R-1 A Resolution approving the recommendation of the Public Works Committee
allowing the Public Works Director to purchase four hundred and twenty-five 90-gallon
curbside garbage carts, to make the pilot curbside garbage pick-up program permanent,
to implement an additional 90-day curbside garbage pick-up route, and requesting that
the City Council fand funding for city wide curbside garbage pick-up.
Thomas moved, seconded by Peeples to TABLE until the next meeting. Upon voice vote,
the voting was unanimous.
R-2 A Resolution authorizing a memorandum of intent between the City of West
Memphis, Arkansas and Langston Companies, Inc. pertaining to the issuance of
Industrial Development Bonds; and prescribing other matters relating thereto.
Peeples moved, seconded by Pulliaum to read the title only. Upon voice vote, the voting
was unanimous. City Attorney Peeples read the Resolution. Catt moved, seconded by
Thomas to approve. Upon voice vote the motion carried unanimously. The Resolution
was assigned No. 1673.
O-1 An ordinance waiving competitive bidding for a communications system for the
West Memphis Municipal Airport, and for other purposes.
Catt moved, seconded by Peeples to read the title only. Upon voice vote, the voting was
unanimous. City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST time.
PERMISSION REQUEST
Catt moved, seconded by Thomas to give the Mayor permission to sign an agreement
with Brawley Consulting Engineers for GIS Services. Upon voice vote, the voting was
unanimous.
Peeples moved, seconded by Felton to give permission for the City Treasurer to sign the
Investment Management Agreement with NBC. Upon voice vote, the voting was
unanimous.
Thomas moved, seconded by Peeples to approve the Planning Commission
recommendations. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. See attached.
Catt moved, seconded by Thomas to give the Mayor permission to sign a Memorandum
of Understanding with Crittenden Memorial Hospital regarding Project Impact. Mayor
Johnson explained the City of West Memphis received a $300,000 grant from FEMA to
earthquake harden at least one school and FEMA suggested we hire a project coordinator
to be paid out of the grant. Ramona Taylor who is an employee with Crittenden
Memorial Hospital was hired for this position and this contract. will be with the hospital
for her services. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to approve.
Cott moved, seconded by Thomas to give permission for the Mayor to sign an application
with FEMA. Mayor Johnson explained this is to send 2 up to 5 people to a training
session on this grant and these funds that we are advancing out of the grant will be used
to send these people to the training session. Paul Luker is to attend with Ms. Taylor.
Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Thomas reported Public Works Committee met and discussed the dump truck bids and
recommended another trial curbside pick-up area south of Broadway. He also asked
members to stay for a quick meeting immediately following this meeting to discuss the
bids opened today.
Cott reported Insurance Committee to meet immediately following this meeting. Budget
Committee to present budget amendments at the next meeting.
Police Commission to meet third Wednesday at noon at the Police Department.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Felton invited the public to attend a political rally with all opposed candidates at the 1St
Missionary Baptist Church, 434 S. 12t" Street at 6:00 p.m.
Having no further business to come before the council, Peeples moved seconded by
Jackson to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 2:00 p.m.
PASSED and APPROVED this ~ ~ ~~' day of f ~l aV ~ mbe r , 2000.
WILLIAM H. JO SON, MAYOR
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CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS
POLICE DEPT.
TRADE IN OF SEVENTY-EIGHT (78)
BERETTA, 96D, EACH W/3 LAW ENFORCEMENT
MAGAZINES AND TRIJICON SIGHTS
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WEST MEMPHIS UTILITIES/PUBLIC WORKS
~} - 2001 PICK UP TRUCKS
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GENERAL TRUCK SALES
1973 E. BROOKS ROAD
JIEMPHIS, TN 38116
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JIEMPHIS, TN 38116
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13101 CHENAL PARKWAY
.ITTLE ROCK, AR 72212
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~TTEN: JIM ROSS
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NYNNE, AR 72396
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
205 S. Redding • P.O. Box 1728 • West Memphis, Arkansas 72303 • (870) 732-7520 • Fax (870) 732-7504
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Mayor William H. Johnson and City Council Members
M: Christine Byrd, Planning Commission Coordinator
D TE: October 27, 2000
: Recommendations from the regular scheduled Planning Commission meeting held on
W dnesday, October 25, 2000, to the Mayor and City Council, on Thursday, November 2,
I.) The West Memphis Planning Commission recommended rejection of Zoning Ordinance
en e e 07 D0, to amend the West Memphis Zoning Ordinance 1258, as
am nde+d , in regards to allowing a concrete ready mix facility in a I-1, Light Industrial District,
wit a Special Use Permit.
II. The West Memphis Planning Commission recommended to approve Lot__ S'nlit of I),.
Ke dal ub. ase - -00, for the property owner Mr. James Carpenter. This property is
1o ted at 300 - 302 Monroe Ave. and is Zoned R-2, Low Density Residential District.
Ap royal is subject to:
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Proper execution of all Certificates;
Approval of the City Engineer in regards to grading/drainage;
Approval of the improvement plans by the West Memphis Utility Department as to
easements;
Instillation of improvements, as required by the City Engineer.
The West Memphis Planning Commission recommended to approve~lat of Lots 4. 9 and
Bll~ 2,~ Eugene Woods Subs. Case# SD-19-00, for the property owner, represented by Mr.
el Smith, of Hof~nan-Prieur & Associates, for the property located at 240 - 248 E.
Tway. This property is being replatted to create two lots, Lot 4A, Bik 2, Eugene Woods
and Lot 9A, Blk. 2, Eugene Woods Subd, to include the alley and for the dedication of
easements. Since thes two parcels are zoned Commercial and Office District, the
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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Co 'ssion asked that the zoning be shown on the plat for each lot, C-1, General Business
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3. Approval of the improvement plans by the West Memphis Utility Department as to
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', 4. Instillation of improvements, as required by the City Engineer.
~I I'V. The West Memphis Planning Commission recommended to approve Re~lat of Lots 22,23,
~''~, & 4 oult ubtl ase # D-20-00. This case was presented by Dennis Sorrell, Sorrell
~~!, Co suiting Engineers for the property located at approximately 200 N. Airport Rd. and contains
10. 0 acres.
Ap royal is subject to:
1. Proper execution of all Certificates;
2. Approval of the City Engineer in regards to grading/drainage;
3. Approval of the improvement plans by the West Memphis Utility Department as to
easements;
4. Instillation of improvements, as required by the City Engineer.
V.) The West Memphis Planning Commission recommended to approve West Memphis
Planning Commission reviewed and discussed the Comprehensive Plan presented by Mr.
Luker, Director of Planning and Development and recommended to approve the West
Zphis Comprehensive Development Plan.
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WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS
{ ', e) CERTIFICATE OF PLANNING CCMINISSION APPROVAL
ER~IFICATE OF WNER Pursuant to the West Mempnis land
Wle, the under igned, owners of the real Subdivision and Development Code, and all of
e$tote'' shown nd described herein, do c) CERTIFICATE CF ENGINEERING ACCURACY the conditions of approval hoeing been
h~reb ' certif that we hove laid off, completed, this document is hereby accepted.
Y y 1, Eddie E. 8rawley hereby certify that This Certificate is hereby executed under
plotted. and s bdivided, and do hereby
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