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June 7, 2001MINUTES WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL JUNE 7, 2001 A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on June 7, 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 opened a Public Hearing regarding a petition to vacate portions of a 10 foot alley in Block 9 of the George T. Kendal Subdivision to the City of West Memphis, Arkansas. He asked if there was anyone present to speak for or against this matter. No one came forward. Mayor Johnson declared the Public Hearing closed. Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 1:36 p.m. Pastor Ron Kirkland of First Baptist Church offered prayer. Cindy Greenwood, Senior Deputy City Clerk called the roll. Those present were: Mayor William H. Johnson, City Attorney David Peeples, City Treasurer Frank Martin, Councilors: Dr. C. W. Peeples, A/ Felton, Hubert Bass, James Holt, Harold Thomas, James Pulliaum, Lorraine Robinson, Tracy Catt, and Gheric Bruce. Absent: Councilor Herman Coleman. Mayor Johnson declared a quorum was present and proceeded with the agenda. Bids for Public Works Department for supply and delivery of one 25 yard trash truck with crane rated grapple and one new high compaction rear loading sanitation truck were opened previously and copies of the tabulation sheet were given to the city council. Councilor Catt moved, seconded by Thomas to accept the bids and refer to the Public Works Committee for final disposition. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. (See attached) Mayor Johnson read and presented Proclamations to the Ozark Mission Project Group and World Changers proclaiming Thursday June 7, 2001 as World Changers Day and Ozark Mission `Project Day in West Memphis, Arkansas. This is World Changers 7th year in West Memphis and Ozark Mission Project's 4th year here. CITIZENS REQUESTS The three people signed up to speak were not present. (Two came in late and were allowed to speak at the end of the meeting. See page 3 of minutes) MINUTES Councilor Peeples moved, seconded by Councilor Robinson to approve the minutes of May 17th and the special called meeting of May 22, 2001 as submitted. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. OLD BUSINESS 3rd 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 the ordinance for the third and final time. Catt moved, seconded by Thomas to approve the ordinance. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The ordinance was adopted and assigned No. 1988. 3rd 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. Councilor Peeples moved to amend the ordinance adding Section 5 to read the ordinance will be for a duration of one year from the effective date. The motion was seconded by Councilor Pulliaum. Upon roll call vote the voting was: AYES: Peeples, Felton, Bass, Holt, Thomas, Pulliaum, Robinson and Bruce NAYS: Catt The motion carried. Peeples moved, seconded by Pulliaum to adopt the ordinance as amended. After discussion the ordinance was adopted as amended by unanimous vote of the council. The ordinance was assigned No. 1989. 2nd reading of 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 for the SECOND time. Felton moved, seconded by Bass to suspend the rules and the ordinance be placed on its third and final reading. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the THIRD TIME. Felton moved, seconded by Robinson to approve the ordinance. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The Ordinance was adopted and assigned No. 1990. NEW BUSINESS Councilor Catt moved, seconded by Peeples to suspend the rules and the title's only be read of R-1, R-2, and O-2. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. R-1 A Resolution of the City Council of West Memphis, Arkansas, certifying local government endorsement of business to participate in the Arkansas Development Act of 1995. City Attorney Peeples read the Resolution. Councilor Robinson moved, seconded by Catt to approve. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The Resolution was adopted and assigned No. 1704. R-2 A Resolution approving the selection of an engineering firm for engineering services for the 2001 Asphalt Overlay Project. City Attorney Peeples read the Resolution. Councilor Felton moved, seconded by Peeples to approve. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The Resolution was adopted and assigned No. 1705. R-3 A Resolution approving a grant from the Federal Aviation Administration in the amount of $735, 890.00 and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute documents to obtain the grant. City Attorney Peeples read the Resolution in its entirety. Peeples moved, seconded by Catt to approve. Roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Peeples, Felton, Bass, Holt, Thomas, Pulliaum, Robinson and Catt _ NAYS: Bruce The motion carried. The Resolution was adopted and assigned No. 1706. O-1 An Ordinance to vacate portions of a 10 foot alley in Block 9 of the George T. Kendal Subdivision to the City of West Memphis, Arkansas. Councilor Pulliaum moved, seconded by Holt to table indefinitely. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. O-2 An Ordinance providing for the levy of a one-half percent sales and use tax within the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, and prescribing other matters pertaining thereto. City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST TIME. A work session is to be set up for next week at lunch. Mayor to have Dorothy call and let them know what day. PERMISSION REQUESTS Councilor Thomas moved, seconded by Peeples to give permission to create three new positions in the Utility Department as recommended by the Utility Commission: (1) GIS Coordinator (2) Assistant Office Manager (3) Electrical Engineer. Felton recommended the position of Electrical Engineer be referred back to the Utility Commission with a recommendation from the City Council that the position be combined with the Electrical Superintendent's job adding the requirement that the position of Electrical Superintendent be filled with someone with an electrical engineering degree and re-write the job description. Discussion was held regarding just referring the Electrical Engineer's position and acting on the other two positions. Mayor Johnson advised there was a motion and a second on the floor that needed to be acted on or withdrawn. Councilor Thomas withdrew his original motion and moved to vote on the creation of a GIS Coordinator and Assistant Office Manager. Councilor Peeples withdrew his second to the original motion and seconded the new motion. Discussion continued. Roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Peeples and Thomas NAYS: Felton, Bass, Holt, Pulliaum, Robinson, Catt and Bruce The motion FAILED. Pulliaum moved, seconded by Robinson to give permission fora 3 1/2 % cost of living raise for city employees effective June 1, 2001 and a needed budget adjustment. Discussion was held and then a roll call vote. AYES: Peeples, Felton, Holt, Thomas, Pulliaum, Robinson, and Catt Councilors Bass and Bruce voted as "present" The motion carried. Pulliaum moved, seconded by Catt to give permission for the Mayor to sign MPO contract for 2002. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. Pulliaum moved, seconded by Robinson to give permission for the Mayor to sign Broadway Revitalization contract. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. This portion of Main Street will go from 7th Street to 2nd Street. Councilor Catt moved, seconded by Peeples to approve the Planning Commission Recommendation's as submitted. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. (See attached) Thomas moved, seconded by Catt to approve payment to Jim Ross Ford in the amount of $103,613.00 for five new police cars. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilor Peeples reported the Advertising & Promotions Commission met and reviewed a requested from the 16/18 year olds baseball team "The Cardinals" for the support of the July, 2001 State Tournament to be held at Tilden Rogers Park. They approved to provide baseballs for the tournament in the amount of $1,350. In other action, they reviewed magazine adds placed for the summer months, were advised one of the recent storms damaged the complex marquis and were advised it can not be replaced until it stops raining long enough for the ground to dry out, and heard a report on a very successful Blues on Broadway Event. They were advised new rates for the Civic Center were being studied and heard plans for the June 29th Freedom Fest. Councilor Catt announced the Budget Committee will meet in July or August to go over second quarter numbers. Insurance Committee will meet one day next week. Councilor Robinson announced Reliant Energy will be replacing 1700 miles of natural gas pipe and expected to take several years to complete at a cost of approximately 30 million per year. A surcharge of $4.85 to residential customers each month starting June 12th and business customers will have a $15.21 charge. Councilor Catt asked when the traffic light at Rich Road would be installed. Mayor Johnson stated the papers have been signed and the Arkansas Highway Department should begin construction within 30 to 45 days. Councilor Pulliam asked Mayor Johnson when a Civic Engineer would be hired for the city. Mayor Johnson advised the position is being re-advertised now and has a maximum salary of $57,000. He stated he hoped the added 3112 °lo cost of living just passed might help. Mayor Johnson advised that two of the citizens that signed up to speak under Citizens Requests were now in the audience and asked if there were any objections to allowing them to speak. Being none Berry Brown, 812 S. 18th and Geraldine Barlow, 326 S. 16th came forward. Ms. Berry Brown addressed the council regarding the money that was supposed to go to the Neighborhood Action Council to help people with their high gas bills was never received. She said it went to Crittenden County. Ms. Barlow agreed with Ms. Brown that they need some help and also thanked Mayor Johnson, Ms. Robinson and the entire City Council for their help. Having no further business to come before the council, Councilor Pulliaum moved, seconded by Councilor Peepies to adjourn. The motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 2:28 p.m. PASSED and APPROVED this ~ I ~ day of June, 2001. WILLIAM H. JOHNSON, AYOR ATTEST: PHILLIR'PgR~CITY CLERK Bid Tabulation Sheet for Supply and Delivery of One New High Compaction Rear Loading Sanitation Truck er r Dealer 1(a) Scruggs Equipment Company Memphis, TN 1(b) Scruggs Equipment Company Memphis, TN 1(a) Scruggs Equipment Company Memphis, TN 2. Little Rock Equipment Sales Little Rock, AR 3. General Truck Sales Memphis, TN 4(a) River City Hydraulics Memphis, TN 4(b) River City Hydraulics Memphis, TN 5. Bale Chevrolet Little Rock, AR 6. Sterling Trucks of Arkansas Little Rock, AR 7 . Mid-America International Trucks Memphis, TN 8. Bid One New Truck $ 82,883.00 $ 82.180.00 $ 86:685.00 $ 80,890.00** (**deduct $2,356 for Allison MD3060P automatic transmission) $ 84, 800.00 $ 85,856.00 (Sterling) $ 84,279.00 (Chevrolet} $ 79,319.00* (deduct 1 = $1,575.00) (deduct 2 = $3,579.00) $ 87,451.00* (*deduct $2,356 for MD3060P transmission) $ 81,980.00 Public Works Department Bid Tabulation Sheet for Supply and Delivery of One 25 Yard Trash Truck With Crane Rated Grapple Dealer Scruggs Equipment Company Memphis, TN Henard Utility Products, Inc. Searcy, AR Bale Chevrolet Little Rock, AR River City Hydraulics Memphis, TN General Truck Sales Memphis, TN Mid-America International Trucks Memphis, TN Bid One New Truck $ 88,206.00 $ 78.500.00 $ 78,444.00 $ 7s,oo7.00 $ 91,360.00 $ 87,667.00 - - -_.__ 8 , ..,~ *Southland _Truck_Center_.~_ _~ _ _ ~ _ 77 _- - __ ______ Memphis,_TN 9. *Received_ after bid..:deadline f ~asr M !,y u +~ (~ . .i • f AK A Mg~~ CITY OF WEcST MEMPKIcS PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT 205 S. Reddin, • P.O. Box 1723 • West l~lemphis, Arkansas 72303 • (870) 732-7520 • Fax (370) 732-760 O : Mayor William H. Johnson and City Council Members M: Christine Byrd, Planning Commission Coordinator DANE: June 4, 2001 Recommendations from the regular scheduled Planning Commission meeting held on W dnesday, May 30, 2001, to the Mayor and City Council, on Thursday, June 7, 2001. I.) The West Memphis Planning Commission recommended to approve R~lat of Union ress u di 'sio ase# D-OS-01 for the property owners Union Compress. This is a Re lat of the W 1/2 of Block 9 and Lots 19-36, inclusive, in Block 9; all of fractional Block 8; w 1/ of Block 18; all fractional Block 19; W 1/2 of Block 34, all in the George T. Kendal Su division in the City of West Memphis, Arkansas. This property contains 7.46 acres and is Zo ed I-1, Limited Industrial District. Approval is subject to the following: 1. Proper execution of all Certificates; 2. 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