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May 17, 2001MINUTES WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL MAY 17, 2001 A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on May 17, 2001 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 1:50 p.m. Prayer was given by Rev. Michael Smith of Victory Fellowship Church. Jr. Deputy City Clerk Nanette Smith called the roll. Those present were: Mayor William H. Johnson, City Attorney Peeples, City Treasurer Frank Martin, Councilors: Tracy Catt, Gheric Bruce, Dr. C. W. Peeples, Al Felton, Hubert Bass, Herman Coleman, James Holt, Harold Thomas, James Pulliaum and Lorraine Robinson. Absent was: City Clerk Phillip Para. Mayor Johnson declared a quorum present. Mayor Johnson stated a Public Hearing was scheduled at the last council meeting to hear any discussion regarding the closure of portions of Camp Street, East Monroe Street, East Madison Street and East Frisco Street. Mayor Johnson asked if there was anyone hear to speak regarding these closings. Glenda Ashley of Union Compress Warehouse came before the City Council requesting the closure of a portion of Camp Street so that they could build a cotton warehouse on the property that they own. After further discussion, Mayor Johnson stated the Public Hearing was closed. Bids for West Memphis Utilities, Directional Boring For Transformers were opened and tabulated at 1:00 p.m. Copies of the tabulation sheet were provided to the City Council. Councilor Thomas moved, seconded by Councilor Peeples to accept the bids and refer to the West Memphis Utility Commission for final disposition. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. {See attached) Bids for Community Development Agency, South 9th Street Phase I -Utility and Street Improvements were opened and tabulated at 1:00 p.m. Copies of the tabulation sheet were provided to the City Council. Councilor Pulliaum moved, seconded by Councilor Bruce to accept the bids and refer to the Community Development Agency for final disposition. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. (See attached) CITIZENS REQUEST There was no one signed up for Citizens Request. Mayor Johnson presented a Proclamation for Project Impact to Ramona Taylor. Mayor Johnson stated the City of West Memphis has been designated as a Project Impact City for a grant to be used for earthquake mitigation primarily addressing our school system. Councilor Peeples moved, seconded by Councilor Holt to approve the minutes of May 3, 2001 as submitted. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. 2 Second reading of an Ordinance to repeal Ordinance 1258, as amended, and adopt a new Comprehensive Zoning Text and Zoning Map, and for other purposes. City Attorney Peeples read by title only the Ordinance for the SECOND TIlVIE. Second reading of an Ordinance to amend Chapter 6.38 of the West Memphis Municipal Code to add a curfew for minors during normal school hours on weekdays, and for other purposes. City Attorney Peeples read by title only the Ordinance for the SECOND TIlVIE. R-1 14 Resolution to request the West Memphis School District to take action to bring all property north of the present West Memphis School District boundary and within the West Memphis City Limits within the West Memphis School District. Mayor Johnson asked Councilor Pulliaum if he wanted to amend this Resolution. Councilor Pulliaum made a motion to amend the Resolution to say "look into the possibility of bringing all property" instead of "take action to bring", seconded by Councilor Holt. Upon roll call vote, the voting was: AYES: Councilors Catt, Bruce, Felton, Bass, Coleman, Holt, Pulliaum and Robinson. NAYS: Councilors Peeples and Thomas. The amendment passed. Councilor Pulliaum made the motion to read title only, seconded by Councilor Holt. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. City Attorney Peeples read the Resolution as amended by title only. Councilor Pulliaum moved, seconded by Councilor Hoit to approve the Resolution as amended. Councilor Catt stated he felt this was not the City's place to address this. He felt it was up to the school board to address this. After further discussion, the roll was called. Upon roll call vote, the voting was: AYES: Councilors Bruce, Felton, Bass, Coleman, Pulliaum and Robinson NAYS: Councilors Catt, Peeples, Holt and Thomas The Resolution passed and was assigned No. 1701. R-2 A Resolution setting a Public Hearing on a Petition to close portions of a 10 foot alley in Block 9 of the George T. Kendal Subdivision to the City of West Memphis. Councilor Peeples made a motion to read title only, seconded by Councilor Catt. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. City Attorney Peeples read the Resolution by title only. Councilor Catt moved, seconded by Councilor Peeples to approve the Resolution. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The Resolution passed and was assigned No. 1702. R-3 A Resolution approving the transfer of certain real properties from the City of West Memphis to the Good Neighbor/Love Center for use in the Hope-3 Program and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the deeds and for other purposes. Councilor Pulliaum made the motion to read title only, seconded by Councilor Peeples. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. City Attorney Peeples read the Resolution by title only. Councilor Pulliaum moved, seconded by Councilor Peeples to approve the Resolution. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The Resolution passed and was assigned No. 1703. 3 Councilor Peeples made the motion to read title only for the following Ordinances O-1 and O-2, seconded by Councilor Pulliaum. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. O-1 An Ordinance waiving competitive bidding for service to three aerators at the Water Treatment Plant, declaring an emergency and for other purposes. City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance by title only for the FIRST TIlVIE. Councilor Peeples moved, seconded by Councilor Holt to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on its second reading. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the SECOND TIlVIE. Councilor Catt moved, seconded by Councilor Peeples to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on its third and final reading. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the THIRD and FINAL TIlV>E. Councilor Catt moved, seconded by Councilor Robinson to approve the ordinance. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The Ordinance passed and was assigned No. 1986. Mayor Johnson stated there was an Emergency Clause, Section 2. Councilor Catt moved, seconded by Councilor Peeples to approve the Emergency Clause. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. O-2 An Ordinance to vacate portions of Camp Street, East Monroe Street, East Madison Street and East Frisco Street in the City of West Memphis, Arkansas. City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance by title only for the FIRST TIlVIE. Councilor Catt asked to add to the agenda O-3. Councilor Catt moved, seconded by Councilor Peeples to add O-3 to the agenda. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. O-3 An Ordinance providing for the levy of a one fourth of one percent sales and use tax within the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, and prescribing other matters pertaining thereto. City Attorney Peeples read the entire Ordinance for the FIRST TIlVIE. Councilor Catt made the motion, seconded by Councilor Pulliaum to suspend the rules and place it on its second reading. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance by title only for the SECOND TIlVIE. Councilor Catt made the motion, seconded by Councilor Pulliaum to suspend the rules and place it on its third and final reading. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance by title only for the THIRD and FINAL TIlV1E. Councilor Catt moved, seconded by Councilor Pulliaum to approve the ordinance. There was discussion among the City Council regarding this tax. Upon roll call vote. The voting was: AYES: Councilors Catt, Peeples, Holt and Thomas NAYS: Councilors Bruce, Felton, Bass, Coleman, Pulliaum and Robinson The Ordinance FAILED. Councilor Catt stated there needs to be a Special Called City Council Meeting regarding this sales and use tax. Mayor Johnson called the Special City Council Meeting, Tuesday, May 22, 2001 at 4:00 p.m. Mayor Johnson asked for permission to pay OMI $53,326.00 for the month of May and $53,326.00 for the month of June. Councilor Catt moved, seconded by Councilor Pulliaum to pay these amounts to OMI. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. 4 Mayor Johnson asked permission to create three new positions in the utility: 1) GIS Coordinator, 2) Assistant Office Manager, 3) Electrical Engineer. Councilor Catt moved, seconded by Councilor Coleman to table this until the next regular City Council meeting, June 7, 2001. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. Mayor Johnson asked permission to pay Crittenden County Neighborhood Action Council $1,231.48. This is Alderman Bass' 1/11th of the funds received by Southland Greyhound Park. Councilor Pulliaum moved, seconded by Councilor Holt to approve. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. Councilor Coleman stated the Public Works met Tuesday. They discussed and decided to continue picking up the tree limbs in the City. They also discussed the possibility of purchasing a chipper for this. Councilor Holt stated the Parks Commission met this week. There was discussion on doing some reconstruction on the ball field the high school uses. There was discussion on the area parks to have a cleanup crew to keep the parks clean. Councilor Robinson stated there was an Airport Commission meeting this morning. She stated the West Memphis Municipal Airport was selected as one often General Aviation Airports nationwide to be recognized for its professionalism in the Professional Pilot's Magazine. The Airport Commission elected new ofl"icers to begin serving June 15, 2001. The new Chairman is Mel Bearden, Vice-Chairman is Lewis Bastel and the Secretary - Treasurer is Sam Lehr. The Commission recognized Steve Jones for serving as Chairman for the past ten years. Councilor Catt stated the Insurance Committee will meet Tuesday, May 22, 2001 at noon. Councilor Felton asked Mayor Johnson about the City Cleanup Program. Mayor Johnson stated he was going to announce there was a group that wanted to coordinate a program. They have set Saturday, May 19, 2001 to cleanup 7th, 8th and 9th Streets. There will be scheduling of others if there are volunteers to do so. Councilor Robinson stated there would be a Neighborhood Watch Meeting Monday, May 21, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. at the West Memphis Police Department. Councilor Pulliaum asked City Attorney Peeples about the last Budget Meeting regarding the West Memphis Utility payment in lieu of taxes. City Attorney Peeples explained the percentage of payment in lieu of taxes. Paul Luker, Director of Planning & Development, came before the City Council stating Mr. Cates, who lives on Balfour, had until today to make substantial progress cleaning up his property. He asked fora 30 day extension to further make additional progress. Councilor Thomas moved, seconded by Councilor Pulliaum to give Mr. Cates until June 21, 2001. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. There being no further business to come before the City Council, Councilor Bruce moved, seconded by Councilor Pulliaum to adjourn. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 2.5 5 p. m. 5 PASSED and APPROVED this ]~_ day of June, 2001. WILLIAM H. JOHN ,MAYOR ATTEST: CLERK WEST MEMPHIS UTILITIES DIRECTIONAL BORING TO INSTALL 2" PVC PIPE 3,850 FT. WESTWOOD ACRES SUBDIVISION 05-17-2001 C & C BORING _ CHRIS GALLARNO 892 WHITNEY MEMPHIS, TN 38127 ~t ~ ~' ~ ~ ~ Q. ARKANSAS CABLE BARRY BRAWNER 3212 MEAD DRIVE ~, JONESBORO, AR 72404 ~ • • ~ ...~....~.______ __ . _ _ 4 South 9th Phase I (Polk to Harrison) Utility and Street Improvements ~ Bid opening May 17, 2001 ~ - Base Bid Less Base Bid Less Name & Addr ss of Bidder Base Bid Deduct No. 1 - Deduct No. 1 Deduct No. 2 Deduct No.1 & 2 risp Contr ctors X98 E. Th meson ~C~` ~ ` ~ st 1'Vlem his, AR 72301 i Ferrell bavin 2174 P~erso ,Inc. Ave. ._ G~/ ~ l b'~ ~--` .2 , S~ 7=" ~. b ~ c `! 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Box 171374 Memphis, TN 38187-1374 (901) 683-4242 FAX (901) 683-4337 E-Mail: ~ashle_y(a,unioncampress.com May 24, 2001 City Council Members, I have enclosed the information that you requested as pertains to the proposed construction of 45,000 square foot warehouse and the placement there of, at Jackson and 7~` Street, for which we have requested the closing of Camp Street and the alley of section 9 in the Kendall Subdivision. It is our desire to have a facility that both the City of West Memphis and Union Compress Warehouse would be proud of. Our company has been in business fob over 70 years, serving the Mid-South as a cotton storage facility. Our presents in s~ West Memphis, ha been since May, 1995. Union Compress Warehouse of West Memphis, LLC employees 15 full time employees and 10 part-time, year round. With additional employees hired for peak seasons. The majority of our employees live in the West Memphis area or surrounding towns of Proctor, Edmundson, and Marion. I trust that what you find in this material provided will answer your questions. If you would like to discuss that matter I'd be happy to meet with you or you can contact me at (901) 683-4242. Thank you for your time. lends M. As ey Office Manager