October 3, 2002MINUTES
WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL
OCTOBER 3, 2002
A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on October 3, 2002 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 Jack Moten offered prayer.
Phillip Para, 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, Herman Coleman, James Holt, Harold Thomas, Tracy Catt and Gheric Bruce.
Absent: Councilor's James Pulliaum and Lorraine Robinson. Mayor Johnson declared a quorum
present and proceeded with the agenda.
BID OPENINGS
Bids for Community Development -Demolition M/IN 02-02 were opened at 1:00 p. m. and
copies of the tabulation sheet were given to the City Council. Council Felton moved seconded
by Peeples to accept the bids and refer to Community Development for final disposition. Upon
voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The motion carried. (See attached)
Bids for Public Works -Demolition and Clearance of 415 Auburn and 597 Auburn were
opened at 1:00 p.m. and copies of the tabulation sheet were given to the City Council. Council
Catt moved seconded by Felton to accept the bids and refer to Public Works Committee for final
disposition. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The motion carried. (See attached)
MINUTES
Councilor Peeples moved, seconded by Councilor Catt to dispense with the reading of the
minutes of September 19, 2002 and approve as submitted. Upon voice vote, the voting was
unanimous. The motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
3rd reading of an ordinance granting a special use permit in a I-1, limited industrial district, to
allow an in-ground storage facility fora event restrooms; grease traps; septic service; and portable
restrooms, at 724 Woods Street, West Memphis, Arkansas
Councilor Thomas moved, seconded by Catt to approve the ordinance. Upon voice vote, the
voting was unanimous. The ordinance was adopted and assigned No. 2041.
2nd reading of 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 Peeples read the Ordinance for the SECOND time.
2nd reading of an ordinance to waive competitive bidding for the professional consulting services
in regulatory and other matters to be provided by David Wilson, and for other purposes.
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the SECOND time.
2nd reading of an ordinance to waive competitive bidding for the professional consulting services
in regulatory and other matters to be provided by A. J. Rowe and Associates, and for other
purposes.
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the SECOND time.
2nd reading of an ordinance to waive competitive bidding on group health insurance and life
insurance for city employees with Insurex, and for other purposes.
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the SECOND time.
2nd reading of an ordinance to waive competitive bidding for the purchase of motor fuel, and for
other purposes.
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the SECOND time.
2nd reading of an ordinance to waive competitive bidding for uniform and laundry service to be
provided by Uniform Masters„ and for other purposes.
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the SECOND time.
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2nd reading of an ordinance to waive competitive bidding on dental insurance and for other
purposes.
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the SECOND time.
NEW BUSINESS
Catt moved, seconded by Peeples to suspend the rules and O-1 through O-5 be read by title
only. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
O-9 An Ordinance waiving competitive bidding for the purchase of the property at 509 Auburn
Street, declaring an emergency and for other purposes.
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST TIME. Peeples moved, seconded by
Holt to suspend the rules and the Ordinance be placed on its second reading. Upon voice vote,
the voting was unanimous. City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the SECOND TIME.
Holt moved, seconded by Bruce to further 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 AND FINAL TIME. Catt moved, seconded by Bruce to adopt.
Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The Ordinance was adopted and assigned No.
2042. Councilor Catt moved, seconded by Bruce to adopt the emergency clause, section 3.
Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The ordinance and its emergency clause was
adopted.
O-2 An Ordinance waiving competitive bidding for the purchase of the property at 509 Auburn
Street, declaring an emergency and for other purposes.
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST TIME. Bruce moved, seconded by Catt
to suspend the rules and the Ordinance be placed on its second reading. Upon voice vote, the
voting was unanimous. City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the SECOND TIME.
Bruce moved, seconded by Catt to further 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 AND FINAL TIME. Bruce moved, seconded by Holt to adopt.
Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The Ordinance was adopted and assigned No.
2043. Councilor Holt moved, seconded by Catt to adopt the emergency clause, section 3. Upon
voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The ordinance and its emergency clause was adopted.
O-3 An Ordinance waiving competitive bidding for the purchase of the property at 523 Auburn
Street, declaring an emergency and for other purposes.
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST TIME. Holt moved, seconded by Bruce
to suspend the rules and the Ordinance be placed on its second reading. Upon voice vote, the
voting was unanimous. City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the SECOND TIME.
Bruce moved, seconded by Peeples to further 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 AND FINAL TIME. Peeples moved, seconded by Bruce to
adopt. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The Ordinance was adopted and assigned
No. 2044. Councilor Catt moved, seconded by Bruce to adopt the emergency clause, section 3.
Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The ordinance and its emergency clause was
adopted.
O-4 An ordinance to amend the Personnel Manual of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas
and for other purposes.
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST TIME. Peeples moved, seconded by
Felton to suspend the rules and the Ordinance be placed on its second reading. Upon voice
vote, the voting was unanimous. City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the SECOND
TIME. Peeples moved, seconded by Bruce to further 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 AND FINAL TIME. Bruce moved, seconded by
Thomas to adopt. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The Ordinance was adopted
and assigned No. 2045.
O-5 An Ordinance waiving competitive bidding for the purchase and installation of equipment
to upgrade the 9- 9- 9 system to the Plant MAARS PSAP Equipment, to amend the monthly
recurring charges, and for other purposes.
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST TIME. Thomas moved, seconded by
Peeples to suspend the rules and the Ordinance be placed on its second reading. Upon voice
vote, the voting was unanimous. City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the SECOND
TIME. Holt moved, seconded by Peeples to further 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 AND FINAL TIME. Thomas moved, seconded by
Bruce to adopt. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to approve (Alderman Felton
abstained from the vote) The motion carried. Alderman Catt asked about the recurring charges.
Lt. Sanders explained there was only a few dollars difference and the over all charge would be
about the same. The Ordinance was adopted and assigned No. 2046.
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PERMISSION REQUESTS
Councilor Holt moved, seconded by Felton to give permission to pay Roy Pugh Abstract
$93,500 plus all closing costs for the purchase of the property at 501 Auburn, $69,798 plus all
closing costs for the purchase of property at 509 Auburn and $89,205 plus all closing costs for
the purchase of property at 523 Auburn Street. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
Councilor Catt moved, seconded by Councilor Bruce to pay $54,659.16 to OMI for the month of
October. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilor Peeples reported the A&P Commission met and discussed: Lions Club rodeo was a
success, 3 new signs will be up soon around the Civic Complex, Christmas tree lighting will
occur Monday, December 2nd, and the Christmas parade will be Thursday, December 5th which
will be their 50th anniversary. The Arkansas Delta Byways Awards Banquet will be held Friday
at the Civic Center and if any members of the council would like to attend, they should contact
Sarah Beth Christian. A report was given regarding the resolution presented to the commission
regarding the Juneteenth Celebration. Alderman Peeples said expensive research was done
regarding this matter and passed out copies of the report to the council.
Councilor Catt reported the Budget Committee met and discussed sales tax being low last month
but this month came in more than expected, so hopefully settled any concerns. They also
discussed the adverse affect the elimination of the grocery tax would have on the city if voted for
in November. However, he said we will not know about that until the judge rules the last week of
October.
Councilor Thomas reminded the Aldermen of the demonstration at the sewer treatment plant
tomorrow at 11:00.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Johnson announced the department head's were asked to be here today to meet after
council meeting to discuss the weather expected tonight from the hurricane. He said the latest
report indicated up to 5" of rain and winds up to 60 mph expected after midnight tonight.
CITIZENS REQUESTS
Mayor Johnson said all citizens who signed up to speak today had been resolved with the
exception of one. Mayor Johnson stated there was a five minute time limit.
Doris Henderson -reported she noticed yesterday her neighborhood watch sign was down and
when she asked a neighbor, the neighbor said they had been down a year. She said they paid
$25.00 each for the signs and they only have one. She called the police department and spoke
to Inspector Joplin and told him they either wanted another sign or their money back. Inspector
Joplin advised they did not have anybody there to handle that today but he would send a car to
check on it, if necessary. She then stated her primary concern today was regarding the deadline
for establishing residency for city employees in Crittenden County being 90 days after
employment. She spoke regarding a complaint she filed on a city employee in the police
department regarding that matter and she claimed this person's hour's were reduced and pay
raised. She then made comments regarding Chief Paudert and the upcoming election. Time
limit of 5 minutes was called by City Clerk Phillip Para.
Councilor Bass asked about the determination of the sanitation claim from Charles Clasper.
Mayor Johnson reported the Public Works Committee met and after reading the written
statements from the driver of the truck and Supt. Jack Moten, they voted to deny the claim.
Mayor Johnson also reported the medical bills totaled $819.00 out of the claim for $8,000.
Having no further business to come before the City Council, Councilor Holt moved, seconded by
Councilor Coleman to adjourn. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The meeting
adjourned at 2:00 p.m.
PASSED and APPROVED this day of October, 2002.
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