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March 6, 2003MINUTES WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL MARCH 6, 2003 A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on March 6, 2003 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 1:40 p.m. Reverend Herman Coleman offered prayer. Phillip Para, City Clerk called the roll. Those present were: Mayor Bill Johnson, City Attorney David Peeples, City Treasurer Frank Martin, Councilors: Clarence Davis, Gheric Bruce, Ramona Taylor, A/ Felton, Marco McClendon, Herman Coleman, James Holt, Harold Thomas, and James Pulliaum. Absent: Councilor Lorraine Robinson Mayor Johnson declared a quorum present and proceeded with the meeting. BID OPENINGS Taylor moved, seconded by Thomas to accept the bids for West Memphis Utilities - (2) 1500 KVA Padmount Transformers and One Combination Sewer Cleaner Truck that were opened at 1:00 p.m. and refer to the Utility Commission for final disposition. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. (Copy of bid tabulation attached) Bids for the Fire Department - 65 pairs firefighters structural boots were opened at 1:00 p.m. and copies of the bid tally sheets were provided to the City Council. Councilor Bruce moved, seconded by Councilor Taylor to accept the bids and refer to Fire Commission for final disposition. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. (Copy attached} Bids for Project Impact of Fire station No. 2 were opened at 1:00 p.m. and bid sheets were given to the City Council. Councilor Taylor moved, seconded by Councilor Thomas to accept the bids and refer to Administration for disposition. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. Ms Ramona Taylor gave a brief explanation this was a structural mitigation project to protect from tornado and earthquake through Project Impact. (Copy attached) Bids for demolition of (1) 503 Auburn Street, (2) 507 Auburn Street, (3) 513 Auburn Street, and (4) 822 Walnut Drive were opened at 1:00 p.m. and copies of the bid sheet were given to the City Council. Taylor moved, seconded by Davis to accept the bids and refer to Public Works Committee for disposition. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. (Copy attached) _ Mayor Johnson presented a proclamation's to West Memphis Paramedics Chris Brogdon and Brian White. Mayor Johnson asked Kentrell Thomas and his parents to come forward. Kentrell, an eight year old boy was in full cardiac arrest and was taken by personal vehicle to Crittenden Memorial Hospital where Paramedics Brogdon and White performed CPR and stabilized him until he could be airlifted to Memphis. Both Chris Brogdon and Brian White were issued a proclamation proclaiming Thursday, March 6, 2003 as "Chris Brogdon Day" and "Brian White Day". MINUTES Councilor Taylor moved, seconded by Councilor Thomas to dispense with the reading of the minutes of February 20, 2003 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 C-1, General Commercia! District, to allow a Commercial Amusement Use, at 779 South 12th Street, West Memphis, Arkansas. City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the Third and Final time. Taylor moved, seconded by Davis to approve. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The Ordinance was adopted and assigned No. 2066. 3rd reading of an Ordinance to amend the West Memphis Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance 1988: Article 11 -Establishment of zoning districts and boundaries; Section 1 -Zoning Districts established, BW-1, General Broadway District and BW-2, Open Display Broadway District; Article ll! -Specific Regulations and add Section 2.9- Broadway Districts, Paragraph A, #7-2, 8, C, and D, #1, 2, and 3 and for other purposes. City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the Third and Final time. Taylor moved, seconded by Davis to approve. Discussion was held regarding the zoning changes. Paul Luker explained Avalon to 14th Street would be BW-1 which was similar to the old C-1 zoning. 14th Street east would be BW-2 and would allow more uses like the old C-2 zoning. This zoning change would keep within the character of the zoning there and allow more variety of uses. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The Ordinance was adopted and assigned No. 2067. NEW BUSINESS Taylor moved, seconded by Holt to suspend the rules and O-1 be read by title only. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. PAGE 2 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 3-6-03 O-7 An Ordinance waiving competitive bidding for mowing services at the West Memphis Airport and for other purposes. City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST time. PERMISSION REQUESTS Pulliaum moved, seconded by Coleman to table the permission request to transfer a position of receptionistlswitchboard operator from City Shop to Administration until he could get a list of all vacant positions in the city. Roil call vote was as follows: AYES: Bruce, Felton, McClendon, Coleman, and Pulliaum NAYS: Davis, Holt, and Thomas Councilor Taylor "passed". The motion FAILED. Councilor Thomas moved, seconded by Councilor Holt to allow the transfer of the position of receptionist/switchboard operator from the City Shop to Administration. Roll call vote: AYES: Davis, Taylor, McClendon, Holt, and Thomas NAYS: Bruce Coleman and Pulliaum Councilor Felton "passed". Mayor Johnson voted "yes". The motion carried. Taylor moved, seconded by Coleman to approve the Planning Commission recommendations Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. (Copy attached) Coleman moved, seconded by Taylor to table the bids on the grass cutting that was not opened at the last council meeting until the next meeting. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. CITIZENS REQUESTS Doris Hogan, 403 Ingram -Asked for suggestions to alleviate a beaver problem she has in the 10-mile bayou behind her house. She contacted Animal Control and was told Arkansas State Human Society says it is inhumane to trap beavers. She Wildlife Officers suggested illegal procedures. City Attorney Peeples to research the taws regarding this situation and pass on to Animal Control. Mayor Johnson stated we can destroy beaver dams and he would see if the city could find the dams and destroy them. Jeff Hollis , 1241 Winched Street -complained about animal control in his area. He stated Animal Control will not come when called. He was ticketed for letting his dogs out front when his back yard was flooded during the ice and snow. COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilor Davis reported the Budget Committee met and discussed many issues including the improvement but shortfall in sales tax collection. They also discussed personnel changes recommended in Data Processing, Fie, Street, Utility and Parks Department. These changes were approved by the Budget Committee and will go to the council at the March 20th meeting for approval. Next meeting April 1, 2003. Councilor Taylor reported the Police Commission met and discussed the police purchase of identification machinery to provide identification badges for city employees and council members for security measures. Having no further business to come before the council, Councilor Coleman moved, seconded by Councilor Holt to adjourn. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 2:20 p. m. PASSED and APPROVED this day of March, 2003. WILLIAM H. JOHNSO AYOR ATTEST: PHILLIP ,-21TY CLERK Minutes prepared by: Cindy Green d, Sr. Deputy Clerk WEST MEMPHIS UTILITIES 2-1500 KVA PADMOUNT TRANSFORMERS 03-06-03 ARK. ELECTRIC LITTLE ROCK, AR STUART IRBY CO. LITTLE ROCK, AR TVESCO MEMPHIS, TN UTILICOR JACKSON, TN %~ .575~~ ~~ C`~1V I'3 i3~ ~ U,.~ ~ WEST MEMPHIS UTILITIES COMBINATON SEWER FLUSH TRUCK/ VACUUM TRUCK 03-06-03 INSTRUMENT & SUPPLY, INC. ~ ~ ~ y ~`~ ~ ~~ © E HOT SPRINGS, AR HENARD UT{CITY PRODUCTS, INC. ~ v,~• ~~ ~~ L l1 SEARCY, AR ALTERNATE BID ~ 7 3, ~ Z ~~ ~~ SCRUGGS EQUIPMENT CO. ~. 7 ~ ~ ~- ~ ~ '' MEMPHIS, TN ~: • ~••T ~ ~ * * * ~ ~ A 1 b ~ • , + K 4 N ~ • • CITY OF WEeST MEMPKIc~ LEE CO 205 S. Redding • P.O. Box 1728 • West Memphis, Arkansas 72303-1728 • (870) 732-7500 City of West Memphis Fire Department Approximatly 65 Pairs of Structural Firefighting Boots March 6, 2003 BIDDER PRO-FIRE BIDDER TOTALS ~ r~ . ~f~3~ T-N-T SAFETY EQUIPMENT $ S An Equal Opportunity Employer -~ ~~~E37 ,N~ E`. :i O ~ *** !,~ 1 r=u~ ~~a. i ~. ;~ '~, y. `• N 5-: CITY OF WEcST MEMPKIcS PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ~0> S. Reddin« • P.O. B~~r 175 • ~~'e~t :~Irmphi:. arkan;a:'~;~); • iti71)~ 7:_-~'~~U • F:~~ i~~(l~ 73~_'f~;O MEMO TO: Mayor William H. Johnson and City Council Members FROM: Christine Byrd, Planning Commission Coordinator DATE: February 28, 2003 RE: Recommendations from the regular scheduled Planning Commission meeting held on Wednesday, February 26, 2003, to the Mayor and City Council, on Thursday, March 6, 2003. L) Due to an issue that come up recently in regards to manufactured homes in residential developments with site built structures, the West Memphis Planning Commission recommended that Planning Staff research manufactured homes and report back to the Commission for a possible ordinance amendment. II.) The Commission also discussed Street Closing, Case# SC-Ol-02, presented by the property owner Dacbra that was tabled from the last regular meeting. The Commission asked if they had made any contact with staff to work this our and Mr. Luker stated that no one has made contact. The Commission agreed the dedicated tight-of--way was needed for the future development for all the property owners in that area. III.) Commissioner Brawley presented discussion of an old item regarding dedicated right- of-ways for proposed improvements to 7th Street. Commissioner Brawley stated that this project has been on hold for a long time and in doing research he found that some of the right-of--way agreements have not been filed or shown on any plats. The Commission recommended that Mr. Brawley present a plat at the next regular meeting showing the dedicated right-of--way that is in question. An Equal Opportunity Employer