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September 19, 2002MINUTES WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 19, 2002 A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on September 19, 2002 at 1:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 205 So. Redding, West Memphis, Arkansas. Mayor William H. Johnson called the meeting to order at 1:35 p.m. Prayer was given by Councilor Rev. Herman Coleman, 629 S 18~', West Memphis, Arkansas. City Clerk Phillip Para called the roll. Those present were: Mayor William H. Johnson, City Attorney David Peeples, City Treasure Frank Martin, Councilor Gheric Bruce, Councilor Dr. Chester Peeples, Councilor Al Felton, Councilor Hubert Bass, Councilor Rev. Herman Coleman, Councior James Curtis Holt, Councilor Harold Thomas, Councilor James Pulliaum, and Councilor Tracy Catt. Absent was Councilor Lorraine Robinson. BID OPENINGS Bid opening for West Memphis 2002 Asphalt Overlay Program was opened September 19, 2002 and tabulated at 1:00 p.m. Copies of the tabulation sheet were provided to the City Council. Mayor William H. Johnson ask for a motion, moved by Councilor Tracy Catt, seconded by Councilor Dr. Chester Peeples to accept the bid and refer to Public Works for Disposition. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. (See attached) CITIZENS REQUEST Charles Clasper, Jr., 306 Lincoln Street, Shady Grove, Arkansas. Mr. Clasper came before the City Council complaining of an injury he encounter May 20, 2002 in his front yard. City of West Memphis Sanitation driver, Edwin Tony release a jack on his foot. He stated that Jack Moten told him to go to the emergency room. He lost his toenail and wants to know what the City is going to do about his hospital bills. The Public Works Committee denied the claim. Councilor Harold Thomas made a motion, seconded by Councilor James Holt to call for a Public Works meeting less than two weeks and they will notify Charlie Clasper, Jr. for further discussion on this matter. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. MINUTES Councilor Tracy Catt moved, seconded by Councilor James Holt to approve the minutes of September 5, 2002 as submitted. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. OLD BUSINESS Councilor Tracy made a motion to amend Section C on Lot, Yard and Height Regulations Maximum Number of Feet on an I-1 36 feet, I-2 75 feet, I-2-C 75 feet, PBP 36 feet, seconded by Councilor Herman Coleman to include this language. Upon voice vote, voting was unanimous. City Attorney David Peeples read the Ordinance for the Third and Final Reading including the amendment. 3rd Reading of an Ordinance to amend the West Memphis Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance 1988, Article II; Section 1, adding I-1-c, Limited Industrial District-Container Storage Yard, I»termodal and I-2-C, General Industrial District-Intermodal Container Storage Yard and Amending Article III; Section 3, Industrial Districts; Paragraph A, General Description, Number 1 and 2; Paragraph B, permitted uses, Number 1-b; Paragraph C, Lot, Yard and Height Regulations and Article X,• Section 2, Definitions and for other purposes. k Councilor Tracy Catt moved seconded by Councilor Gheric Bruce to approve the Ordinance. Upon voice vote, voting was unanimous. The Ordinance was passed and assigned a No.# 2040 by City Clerk Phillip Para. Councilor Tracy Catt moved seconded by Councilor Al Felton to suspend the rules and read Title Only. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. City Attorney David Peeples Read Title Only to R-2. R-2 A Resolution to establish a Biracial Committee within the West Memphis Fire Department for the purpose of improving the department's Race Relations or The Resolution of any grievances and for other purposes. Councilor Hubert Bass stated that he saw some problems with this Resolution. He mentioned duplication of services was one of the problems that the Council talked about previously. The Council body needs to amend it making it feasible or make it have some credibility. In its present form I see no validity or credibility. With these reasons Councilor Hubert Bass made a motion to Table R-2, due to lack of second the motion failed. Councilor Tracy Catt moved seconded by Pulliaum to approve the R-2. Roll call vote on the motion was follows: A YES: Bruce, Peeples, Felton, Coleman, Holt, Thomas, Pulliaum, and Catt NAYS.• Bass Upon roll call the Resolution was passed 8 to 1 and. assigned # 1753 by City Clerk Phillip Para. 2ND Reading of an Ordinance granting a special use permit in A I-1, Limited Industrial District, to allow an in-ground storage facility for: event restrooms; grease traps; septic service; and portable restrooms, at 724 Woods Street, West Memphis, Arkansas. City Attorney David Peeples Read Title Only. NEW BUSINESS Councilor Dr. Chester Peeples moved seconded by Councilor Tracy Catt to Read Title Only to R- 1 and O-1 through O-7. Upon voice vote, voting was unanimous. R-1 A Resolution certifying the condemnation and removal of houses, buildings, and/or structures constituting a nuisance, within the City of West Memphis corporate limits. City Attorney David Peeples read the Resolution by title only. Councilor Dr. Chester Peeples moved seconded by Councilor Rev. Herman Coleman to approve R-l. Upon voice vote, voting was unanimous. The Resolution passed and was assigned No.# 1754 by City Clerk Phillip Para. O-1 An Ordinance to waive competitive bidding for economic development services, approving a contract between the City of West Memphis and The West Memphis Chamber of Commerce, and for other purposes. City Attorney David Peeples read Ordinance by title only for the FIRST TIME. Councilor Dr. Chester Peeples moved seconded by Councilor Tracy Catt to read title only. Upon voice vote, voting was unanimous. O-2 An Ordinance waiving competitive bidding for the professional consulting services in regulatory and other matters to be provided by David Wilson, and for other purposes. City Attorney David Peeples read Ordinance by title only for the FIRST TIME. Councilor Dr. Chester Peeples moved seconded by Councilor Tracy Catt to read title only. Upon voice vote, voting was unanimous. O-3 An Ordinance waiving competitive bidding for the professional consulting services in regulatory and other matters to be provided by A .J. Rowe and Associates, INS., and for other purposes. City Attorney David Peeples read Ordinance by title only for the FIRST TIME. Councilor Dr. Chester Peeples moved seconded by Councilor Tracy Catt to read title only. Upon voice vote, voting was unanimous. O-4 An Ordinance waiving competitive bidding on group Health Insurance and Life Insurance for City Employees with Insurex, and for other purposes. City Attorney David Peeples read Ordinance by title only for the FIRST TIME. Councilor Dr. Chester Peeples moved seconded by Councilor Tracy Catt to read title only. Upon voice vote, voting was unanimous. O-S An Ordinance to waive competitive bidding for the purchase of motor fuel, and for other purposes. 2 City Attorney David Peeples read Ordinance by title only for the FIRST TIME. Councilor Dr. Chester Peeples moved seconded by Councilor Tracy Catt to read title only. Upon voice vote, voting was unanimous. O-6 An Ordinance to waive competitive bidding for uniform and laundry service to be provided by uniform masters and for other purposes. City Attorney David Peeples read Ordinance by title only for the FIRST TIME. Councilor Dr. Chester Peeples moved seconded by Councilor Tracy Catt to read title only. Upon voice vote, voting was unanimous. O-7 A» Ordinance waiving competitive bidding on dental insurance and for other purposes. City Attorney David Peeples read Ordinance by title only for the FIRST TIME. Councilor Dr. Chester Peeples moved seconded by Councilor Tracy Catt to read title only. Upon voice vote, voting was unanimous. PERNIISSION REQUEST Mayor William H. Johnson asked for permission to pay River City Hydraulics $105,456 for a new Street Sweeper. Councilor James Pulliaum moved seconded by Councilor Al Felton to pay River City Hydraulics $105,456 for a new Street Sweeper. Upon voice vote, voting was unanimous. Mayor William H. Johnson asked for permission to pay Crittco Construction Company $85,520.26 for rehab of pump stations 3&8. Councilor Al Felton moved seconded by Councilor Tracy Catt to pay Crittco Construction Company $85,520.26 for the rehab of pump stations 3&8. Upon voice vote, voting was unanimous. Mayor William H. Johnson asked for permission to sign a contract between the City of West Memphis and Methodist Healthcare EAP-Robert Gunter. Councilor Al Felton moved seconded by Councilor Tracy Catt to give Mayor William H. Johnson permission to sign the contract between the City of West Memphis and Methodist Healthcare EAP. Upon voice vote, voting was unanimous. Mayor William H. Johnson asked for permission to pay Lee Catt Construction Company $52,354.55 for Arkansas-ADEA Grant-Robert Gunter. Councilor AL Felton moved seconded by Councilor Gheric Bruce to pay Lee Catt Construction Company $52,354.55 for Arkansas-ADEA Grant. Upon voice vote, voting was unanimous. Mayor William H. Johnson asks permission to approve the amendments to the West Memphis Police Department Policy and Procedures Manual. (Tabled September 5, 2002) Councilor Harold Thomas moved seconded by Councilor James Holt to approve the amendments to the West Memphis Police Department Policy and Procedures Manual. Upon voice vote, voting was unanimous. COMII~IITTEE REPORTS Councilor Dr. Chester Peeples stated that the Parks Commission did not meet because there was not a quorum. Also, stated that Advertising & Promotion did not meet this month because they met late last month. They will be meeting the first week of next month. Councilor Tracy Catt stated that the Budget Committee met and went over the sales tax. There was a discrepancy for the month of August that they were concern about. Hopefully, the next couple of weeks it will resolve itself. Frank Martin, Robert Gunter and he will meet in the near future to discuss the amendment that made the November ballet concerning no more taxes on food. Councilor Harold Thomas stated that the Utility Commission met September 12, 2002. They approved the write off list of delinquent accounts from about a year ago. Three claims came before the committee 2 was denied and 1 was approved. There was a executive session regarding a retroactive time for pay increases which, after coming out of the executive session it was told that they had agreed to make those pay increases retroactive to the date that would satisfy those employees. Councilor James Holt stated that the Fire Commission met approved to buy a new Ambulance, and Public Works met and approved to buy a new Street Sweeper. ANNOUNCEMENT Robert Gunter will be relocating to Indiana. He has met a young lady their and will be married. He has accepted a job at the University of Indiana. AJOLI~tNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Council, Councilor Dr. Chester Peeples moved seconded by Councilor Tracy Catt to adjourn. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 2:10 p.m. PASSED and APPROVED this ~_ day of October 2002. =___ WILLIAM H. JOHNS AYOR ATTEST: ~7~ P ARA, C1TY CLERK Minutes prepared by: Ti ey D. ckland, Jr. Deputy City Clerk 4 WEST MEMPHIS 2002 ASPHALT OVERLAY PROGRAM West Memphis, Arkansas Bid opening September 19, 2002 1:00 p.m. } '~ Name & Address of Bidder Base Bid pG 1 I APAC-TN Post Office Box 112 Memphis, TN ~ 311,853?s ~~O~Y1 l~ ~ 6~~-..r _ ~ , ~ J ~-~,, '~ 11 ~~ ~,` ~t a~. ,n..t... ,,~ . , _ .. __ ,._..4. ~_. ._._._~ .. -. , _. __ - ... , . ..~.. s.... _ .., .,,,..~~~~ s ,_-.