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January 17, 1985-21- MINUTES WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL January 17, 1985 A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on Thursday, January 17, 1985 at 1:30 p.m., in West Memphis, Arkansas, at City Hall, 205 South Redding Street, in the Council Chambers with Nlayor Leo Chitman presiding. The first item of business on the agenda was bid openings for the Utility Department. City Attorney Robert Smith opened and read the following bids: 300 Watthour Meters: National Electric Memphis, TN TN Valley Electric: Diversified Electric: Meter Service: 100 at a time 300 at a time 100 - 1st Quarter 300 - 1st Quarter 100 - 2nd Quarter 100 - 3rd Quarter 100 at a time 300 at a time 300 at a time $32.19 each $30.89 each $31.00 each $30.00 each $32.00 each 333.00 each $31.98 each $30.00 each $36.99 each Alderman Dalton made the motion, seconded by Alderman Burnett, to accept the bids and turn them over to the Utility Commission for review and disposition. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows: AYE: Aldermen: Burnett, Cooper, Dalton, Guin, Horton, Jackson, Morris, Sumpter, Brasfield. N0: Aldermen: None. The motion passed. Maintenance of Radio Equipment Contract: Peacocks Radio & Wilds Computer: One Year Contract $347.83 Two Year Contract $330.44 Lengthy discussion concerning contract and Arkansas State Law that states the contract has to be bid every year. Alderman Dalton made the motion, seconded by Alderman Burnett, to accept the bids and turn them over to the Utility Commission for review and disposition. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows: AYE: Aldermen: Burnett, Cooper, Dalton, Guin, Sumpter. N0: Aldermen: Horton, Jackson, Morris, Brasfield. The vote being 5 "AYE", 4 "NO", the Mayor voted "AYE", and declared the motion had passed. Backhoe & Loader: J. A. Riggs Tractor Co. JCB3c1400 $28,600.00 Barton Equipment Co. John Deere $35,700.00 New John Deere $32,150.00 Demo Requested 5°o AR Preference Case Power & Equipment Case $27,299.00 Merritt Equip. Co., Inc. Case $31625.00 Tom Gibson Ford Fcrd $27,365.00 Alderman Dalton made the motion, seconded by Alderman Morris, to accept the bids and refer them to the Utility Commission for -22- review and disposition. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows: AYE: Aldermen: Burnett, Cooper, Dalton, Guin, Horton, Jackson, Morris, Sumpter, Brasfield. N0: Aldermen: None. The motion passed. City Attorney Smith opened and read the following bids for Fire Department, Sanitation Department, and Shop Department. Fire~Department: Defibrillator Motorola. No Bid Physio Control, Memphis, TN: Total Bid $11,460.55 Alderman Morris made the motion, seconded by Alderman Burnett, to accept the bid and turn it over to the Fire Commission for review and disposition. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. Sanitation Department: Repair Burned Truck. Tri -State Mac, f~emphis TN $16,868.80 Alderman Dalton made the motion, seconded by Alderman Sumpter to accept the bid and refer it to the Sanitation Commission for review and disposition. Upon voice vote of the Council, the voting was unanimous. Shop Department; Pick Up Truck Foster Auto World $9,221.09 Tom Gibson Ford $8,519.00 Alderman Dalton made the motion, seconded by Alderman Guin to accept the bids and refer them to the Public Works Commission for review and disposition. Lengthy discussion. Upon voice vote of the Council, the voting was unanimous. The bid openings closed at at 2:14 p.m. Mayor Chitman called for City Clerk Dan Craft to call the roll. The following persons were present: Mayor Leo Chitman City Attorney Robert Smith City Clerk Dan Craft Aldermen: William Burnett James Cooper Curtis Dalton Clarence Guin Pritchard Horton Roberta Jackson Roger Sumpter Joe Brasfield Doug Morris Absent: Alderman Larry Shelton. Mayor Chitman declared a quorum and the meeting called to order at 2:15 p.m. Prayer was offered by Reverend McDonald. CITIZENS REQUEST: Ms. Rosalind O'Neal representing Kendall Thomas requested the City Council give approval to P1rs. Rash, Code Enforcement to release a permit to tear out the curb and put in a driveway at 201 South Avalon. Discussion. Alderman Horton, Public Works Commission, stated this should go before the Public Works Commission, and they would have a meeting on Tuesday, January 22nd, at 4:30 p.m., at City Hall. Alderman Dalton made the -23- motion, seconded by Alderman Burnettt, the City Council re- commends approval of the release of the permit if the Public Works Commission gives their approval. Upon voice vote of the Council, the voting was unanimous. Pir. Eddie Garey, 821 South Roselawn, Crittenden County Rescue Squad, requested that the City Council give their approval that the Crittenden County Rescue Squad be allowed to use a portion. of the property presently used by the Utility Commission to build a 40' x 50' building to house equipment and have their meetings. Lengthy discussion. Alderman Morris made the motion, seconded by Alderman Sumpter, grant approval to lease the property to the Crittenden County Rescue Squad as approved by the Utility Commission, and pending upon the Rescue Squad applying for- and receiving a charter from the State of Arkansas. Upon voice vote of the Council, the voting was unanimous. City Attorney to help with the legal work in receiving the charter. The next item on the agenda was the approval or correction of the Minutes for January 3, 1985 City Council meeting. Alderperson Roberta Jackson made the motion, seconded by Alderman Horton, to approve the Minutes for the January 3, 1985 City Council meeting as presented. Upon voice vote of the Council, the voting was unanimous. Alderman Horton made the motion, seconded by Alderperson Jackson, to approve the Minutes for the January 10, 1985 recessed City Council Meeting as presented. Upon voice vote of the Council, the voting was unanimous. The first item under old business was an amendment to the 1985 Budget. Mayor Chitman stated the pay scale for the Emergency Medical Services, Police & Fire Department, and Non-Uniformed Employees should be approved an made a part of the budget. Alderman Morris made the motion, seconded by Alderman Dalton, to adopt the handout sheet, rectro-active to January 1, 1985. Upon voice vote of the Council the voting was unanimous. The handout sheet attached to the Minutes. City Attorney Smith read a Ordinance to amend Section Eight (8) of Ordinance No. 1069 far the second time. Alderperson Roberta Jackson made the motion, seconded by Alderman P~lorris to adopt the Ordinance on its second reading. Discussion. Alderman Dalton made the motion, seconded by Alderman Guin, a to table the Ordinance indefinately. Upon roll call vote to ~"" table, the voting was as follows: AYE: Aldermen: Dalton, Guin, Brasfield. N0: Aldermen: Burnett, Cooper, Horton, Jackson, Morris, Sumpter. The motion failed. At this time Alderman Burnett made a motion, seconded by Alderman Cooper to amend the Ordinance as follows: Section 1: Paragraph l: line 3: Add attorneys after the word consultants. Paragraph 2: Line 9: Change Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars -24- ($25.000) to read: Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) Discussion. Upon roll call vote to amend the Ordinance, the voting was as follows: AYE: Aldermen: Burnett, Cooper, Horton, Jackson, Morris, Sumpter. N0: Aldermen: Dalton, Guin, Brasfield. The motion passed. Upon roll call vote, to approve the amended Ordinance on its second reading, the voting was as follows: AYE: Aldermen: Burnett, Cooper, Horton, Jackson, Morris, Sumpter. N0: Aldermen: Dalton, Guin, Brasfield. The Ordinance passed on its second reading. The first item under new business was a motion made by Alderman Morris, seconded by Alderman Cooper to place a Resolution giving the Mayor permission to sign the Contract with Bond Engineering. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows: AYE: Alderman: Burnett, Cooper, Dalton, Guin, Horton, Jackson, Morris, Sumpter, Brasfield. N0: Aldermen: None. The motion passed. City Attorney read a Resolution granting the Mayor permission to sign the contract with Bond Engineering. Alderman Dalton made the motion, seconded by Alderman Burnett, to adopt the Resolution. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows: AYE: Aldermen: Burnett, Cooper, Dalton, Guin, Horton, Jackson, Morris, Sumpter. N0: Aldermen: Brasfield. The Resolution passed and was assigned Resolution No. 994, which reads as follows: (on page 25 ) City Attorney Smith read a Resolution of the City Council of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas authorizing the filing of an application with The Economic Development Administration, U. S. Department of Ccmmerce, United States of America, for a Grant under the Terms of Public Law 89-136, as amended. Alderman Morris made the motion, seconded by Alderman Horton to adopt the Resolution. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows: AYE: Aldermen: Burnett, Cooper, Dalton, Guin, Horton, Jackson, Morris, Sumpter, Brasfield. N0: Aldermen: None. The Resolution passed and was assigned Resolution No. 995, which reads as follows: (On page 26 ) Alderman Jackson made the motion, seconded by Alderman Morris for a five (5) minute recess. U~pn voice vote, the voting was unaminous. The meeting recessed at 3:06 p.m. Mayor Chitman called the meeting back to order at 3:18 p.m. -25- RESOLUTION N0. _____~ WHEREAS, on January 17, 1985, the West Memphis Utility Commission did recommend to the City Council of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, that the Contract for the Waste Water Treatment Plant with Bond Consulting Engineers East, Inc., be approved; and, WHEREAS, it is necessary that the West Memphis City Council give the Mayor the authority to sign the Contract with Bond Consulting Engineers East, Inc.; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEP~iPHIS, ARKANSAS, that the Mayor of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, be authorized to sign the Contract for the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, wit~t1 Bond Consulting Engineers East, Inc., to approve the Contract to build a Waste Water Treatment Plant for the City of West Memphis, Arkansas. DOPTED this / / day o f ~// ~ A ~ // MAYOR ATTEST: ~. .~~ r CITY C -26- TION NO. RESOLU RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLI- CATION WITH THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FOR A GRANT UNDER THE TERMS OF PUBLIC LAW 89-136, AS AMENDED. WHEREAS, under the terms of Public Law 89-136, as amended, the United States of America has authorized the making of grants to public bodies and private nonprofit organizations or associations to aid in financing the construction of specific projects. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS: 1. That Leo Chitman, Mayor, City of West Memphis, is hereby authorized to execute and file an application on behalf of. the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, with the Economic Development Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, for a grant to aid in financing the construction of the Airport Road, Rainer Road, Riverport Improve- ments Project. 2. That Leo Chitman, Mayor, City of West Memphis, is hereby authorized and directed to furnish such information as the Economic Develop- ment Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, may reasonably request in connection with the application which is herein author- ized to be filed, and further is authorized to accept any offer of grant which may be tendered by the Economic Development Administra- tion, U.S. Department of Commerce. this Resolution shall take effect DATE PASSED: J ,~ ~~I %~~ ~`' ATTE CERTIFICATE OF RECORDING OFFICER The undersigned duly qualif ied and acting City Clerk of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, does hereby certify: That the attached Resolution No. is a true and correct copy of the resolution, authorizing the filing of an application with the Economic Development Administration, U.S. Depart- ment of Commerce, as regularly adopted at a legally convened meeting of the City Council of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, duly held on the 17th day of January, 1985; and further that such resolution has been fully recorded in the journal of proceedings and records in my office. In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this 17th day of January, 1985. ~~'~ ~~ ~ S E A L -~ ~ 'P~ an of Ci Clerk Iii t~ t~E f'.~K"~c ATTEST: 9 ~- JAN 14 t4A~ ~WNY.~'~ Y.J CL~ ~~ ~ Q " J -27- City Attorney Smith read an Ordinance authorizing the purchase of one per cent (1°0) of the Independence Steam Electric Station (Ises) Unit 2 Coal Handling Equipment (CHE) from Arkansas Power & Light Company, declaring an Emergency and for other purposes. Read in its entirety for the first time. Alderman Brasfield made the motion, seconded by Alderman Burnett, to approve the Ordinance on its first reading. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows: AYE: Aldermen: Burnett, Cooper, Dalton, Guin, Horton, Jackson, Morris, Sumpter, Brasfield. N0: Aldermen: None. The motion passed. Mayor Chitman called for a motion to suspend the rules and the Ordinance be placed on its second reading. Alderman Guin made the motion, seconded by Alderman Burnett, to suspend the rules and the Ordinance be placed on its second reading. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows: AYE: Aldermen: Burnett, Cooper, Dalton, Guin, Horton, Jackson, Morris, Sumpter, Brasfield. N0: Aldermen: None. The rnotion passed. City Attorney Smith read the Ordinance for the second time. Mayor Chitman called for a motion to further suspend the rules, and the Ordinance be placed on its third and final reading. Alderman Burnett made the motion, seconded by Alderman Cooper, to further suspend the rules and the Ordinance be placed on its third and final reading. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows: AYE: Aldermen: Burnett, Cooper, Dalton, Guin, Horton, Jackson, Moeris, Sumpter, Brasfield. N0: Aldermen: None. The motion passed. City Attorney Smith read the Ordinance for the third and final time. Discussion. Mayor Chitman asked, "Shall the Ordinance pass?" Alderman Guin, made the motion, seconded by Alderman Dalton, to adopt the Ordinance. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows: AYE: Aldermen: Burnett, Cooper, Dalton, Guin, Horton, Jackson, Morris, Sumpter, Brasfield. N0: Aldermen: None. The Ordinance passed. Mayor Chitman called for a motion to adopt the Emergency Clause, Section 5. Alderman Guin made the motion, seconded by Alderman Burnett, to adopt the Emergency Clause, Section 5. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows: AYE: Aldermen: Burnett, Cooper, Dalton, Guin, Horton, Jackson, Morris, Sumpter, Brasfield. N0: Aldermen: None. The Ordinance and the Emergency Clause, Section 5 passed with two-thirds majority of the elected officials present and voting. The Ordinance was assigned Ordinance No. 1210, which reads as -28- follows: ORDINANCE N0. ~li AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE PER CENT (1%) OF THE INDEPENDENCE STEAM ELECTRIC STATION (ISES) UNIT 2 COAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT (CHE) FROM ARKANSAS POWER & LIGHT COMPANY, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, the West Memphis Utility Commission recommended to the West Memphis City Council that it was to the best interest of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, that the City should purchase one per cent (1%) of the Independence Steam Electric Station (ISES) Unit 2 Coal Handling Equipment (CHE); and, WHEREAS, it is necessary that the City Council approve the recommendation of the West Memphis Utility Commission and authorize the Mayor to sign the necessary documents for and in behalf of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas; THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS: SECTION 1. That the sale of one per cent (1%) of the Independence Steam Electric Station (ISES) Unit 2 Coal Handling Equipment (CHE) to the City of West Memphis from the Arkansas Power and Light Company is hereby approved; SECTION 2. That the City of West Memphis will pay the sum of X44,302.67 to the Arkansas Power & Light Company Bank Account at Simmons First National Bank at Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Account No. 140007; SECTION 3. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign all necessary documents to consummate this sale and such other Amendments to the Ownership and Operating Agreement as deemed necessary; ` SECTION 4. All Ordinances or Parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. . o ~~ ~~'~ ~ AN it 1~ ~M Csy ~,, ~ ~ o~'`' -29- ''; SECTION 5. Emergency Clause. It having been found and determined by the City Council of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, that there is an urgent need to pass this Ordinance in order to meet the deadline of the closing of the sale on January 15, 1985, therefore, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Ordinance being necessary for the public peace, health, safety and welfare of the Citizens of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, shall become effective immediately upon its pass~afge and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED this ~ / day o /V`U , 1985. MA ATTEST: CITY CLERK City Attorney Smith read an Ordinance to waive Competitive Bidding, establishing an Emergency and for other purposes for the first time in its entirety. (Motor Fuel) Alderman Guin made the motion, seconded by Alderman Horton, to approve the Ordinance on its first reading. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows: AYE: Aldermen: Burnett, Cooper, Dalton, Guin, Horton, Jackson, Morris, Sumpter, Brasfield. N0: Aldermen: None. The motion passed. Mayor Chitman called for a motion to suspend the rules, and the Ordinance be placed on its second reading. Alderman Horton made the motion, seconded by Alderman Morris, to suspend the rules and the Ordinance be placed on its second reading. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows: -30- AYE: Aldermen: Burnett, Cooper, Dalton, Guin, Horton, Jackson, Morris, Sumpter, Brasfield. N0: Aldermen: None. The motion passed. City Attorney read the Ordinance for the second time. Mayor Chitman called for a motion to further suspend the rules,and the Ordinance be placed on its third and final reading. Alderman Morris made the motion, seconded by Alderman Horton, to further suspend the rules and the Ordinance be placed on its third and final reading. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows: AYE: Aldermen: Burnett, Cooper, Dalton, Guin, Horton, Jackson, Morris, Shelton, Brasfield. N0: Aldermen: None. The motion passed. City Attorney Smith read the Ordinance for the third and final time. Discussion. Mayor Chitman asked, "Shall the Ordinance pass?" Alderman Brasfield made the motion, seconded by Alderman Cooper, to adopt the Ordinance. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows: AYE: Aldermen: Burnett, Cooper, Dalton, Guin, Horton, Jackson, Morris, Sumpter, Brasfield. N0: Aldermen: None. The motion passed. Mayor Chitman called for a motion to adopt the Emergency Clause, Section 2. Alderman Horton made the motion, seconded by Alderperson Jackson, to adopt the Emergency Clause, Section 2. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows: AYE: Aldermen: Burnett, Cooper, Dalton, Guin., Horton, Jackson, Morris, Sumpter, Brasfield. N0: Aldermen: Nano. The Ordinance and the Emergency Clause, Section 2 passed with two-thirds majority of the elected officials present and voting. The Ordinance was assigned Ordinance No. 1211, which ready as follows: (On page 31 ) At this time Alderman Guin requested that an Ordinance be placed on the Agenda. Alderman Dalton made the motion, seconded by Alderman Guin, to place an Ordinance on the agenda to repeal Ordinance No. 1208. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows: AYE;: Aldermen: Burnett, Cooper, Dalton, Guin, Horton, Jackson, Morris, Sumpter, Brasfield. N0: Aldermen: None. The motion passed. City Attorney Smith read and Ordinance to repeal Ordinance No. 1208, granting the Alderman a pay raise, declaring an emergency and for other purposes. Read for the first time in its entirety. Alderman Guin made the motion, seconded by Alderman Dalton, to approve the Ordinance on its first reading. Upon roll call vote, -31- the voting was as follows: AYE: Aldermen: Dalton, Guin, Brasfield. N0: Aldermen: Burnett, Cooper, Horton, Jackson, Morris. PASS: Aldermen: Sumpter. The motion failed. ORDINANCE NO. / ~~ J AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING, ESTABLISHING AN EMERGEPICY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, Arkansas Statute 19-4425 allows waiving of competitive bidding in exceptional situations where such procedure is deemed not feasible or practical; and, WHEREAS, there are many items necessary for the City's use where competitive bidding is deemed not feasible or practical; NOW, THEREFORE, SE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS: 1. That competive bidding be waived for the following item to be used by the City, which is described as follows: Motor Fuel purchases to be made by the Purchasing Agent upon obtaining lowest Phone Bids when Motor Fuel is needed, provided the Purchasing Agent gets at least three (3) separate Bids and the Bids be forwarded to the City Clerk to file with the Council Minutes showing the name of the Lowest Bidder. This Ordinance shall be void twelve (12) months after date. 2. Emergency Clause. It having been found and determined by the City Council of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas that there is an urgent need by the City of West Memphis for the item described above, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, and this Ordinance being necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health, safety and welfare of the Citizens of West Memphis, Arkansas, shall from and after the date of its passage and PASSED AND APPROVED this / and effect AWED CITY ClfR~t'- t ..., . t .rNlc -32- PERMISSION REQUEST: Mayor Chitman stated the City Attorney was requesting permission from the City Council to seek an opinion from the Rose Law Firm, on the question of whether Taylor Machinery Company failure to pay $20,000 in lieu. of taxes is legal. Discussion. (Letters attached) Alderman Guin. made the motion, seconded by Alderman Cooper, to grant authority to the City Attorney to seek an opinion from the Rose Law Firm. Upon voice vote of the City Council, the voting was unanirous. Mayor Chitman stated the City Attorney was seeking input and information from the City Council on the lawuit against the City for back seniority pay. Officer Shelton came back to woz•k and waived his rights at that time when he took a patrolman's position. Discussion. Alderman Dalton requested that the personnel manual be changed to have all employees under the guidelines concerning seniority, compensation and pay. Alderman Cooper made the motion, seconded by Alderman Horton, to pursue this matter in the courts. Upon voice vote of the Council, the voting was unanimous. City Attorney requested input and information on the lawsuit of Mrs. Louise Wheeler vs Leo Chitman. He would welcome any suggestions concering this suit and the firemen's suit. Discussion. on Mrs. Wheeler's suit. Alderman Horton made the motion, seconded by Alderperson Jackson, the City Attorney negotiate with Mrs. Wheeler's attorney and report back to the City Council. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows: AYE: Aldermen: Burnett, Dalton, Guin, Horton, Jackson. • Morris, Sumpter Brasfield. N0: Aldermen: None. PASS: Aldermen: Cooper. Th'e motion passed. City Attorney Smith stated that the Firemen's suit will be heard in Jonesboro, Arkansas on f~arch 18th. Discussion. Alderman Morris made the motion, seconded by Alderman Guin, that the City Attorney pursue through the court the firemen's suit with no compromise. Discussion. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows: AYE: Aldermen: Burnett, Dalton, Horton, Morris, Sumpter, Brasfield. NC: Aldermen: Cooper, Horton. The motion passed. (Alderman Guin was out of the room at this time.) City Attorney Smith requested that the peronnel manual be updated to include a pre-determined hearing in cases where an employee is fired for midconduct. Discussion. Mayor Chitman stated he was working on the State of the City address. Discussion on the Code Enforcement Officer. The Mayor stated it had been narrowed to five applicants and they had sent the letters for references out and would have to set up -33- interviews. Should have someone by the middle or end of February. Mayor Chitman stated that under this same topic the Arkansas Louisiana Gas Company was requesting $276.00 for inspections and Brawley Consulting Firm was requesting $2,515.50 for inspections. Mayor Chitman requested permission to pay these amounts. Alderman Dalton made the motion, seconded by Alderman f~orris to pay these amounts, 1984 bills to Arkansas Louisiana Gas and Brawley Consulting. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. Mr. Dan Craft discussed Taylor Machine Works and the letters. he had given out to help clarify the matter. (Attached.) He also discussed BFI writing a letter wanting some fees returned for stickers that were placed on dumpsters and then the dumpsters were burned or damaged and they had to buy another sticker. Discussion, it was the decision of the Council, that the sticker was just like a car sticker, etc. they would not be refunded. Discussed privilege license for Mrs. O'Neal. Alderman Guin stated he felt she should be requested to buy a West Memphis privilege license. Discussion. If she has a license in one city, does not have to have a West Memphis license. At this time there was a call for question. Debate ended. COMMITTEE REPORTS.• Alderman Guin made the motion, seconded by Alderman Brasfield, that Alderman Sumpter be made Chairman of the Insurance Committee. Upon voice vote of the council, the voting was unanimous. Alderperson Jackson stated the Police Commission would meet the second Tuesday at 8:00 a.m. at the Police Station. Alderman Horton stated the Public Works Commission would meet Tuesday, January 22, at 4:30 p.m., City Hall. At this time City Clerk Dan Craft requested that City Attorney Robert Smith draw up a document that would go with all Act 9 Bond contracts concerning in lieu of taxes. City Attorney Smith stated it had already been corrected and he would not draw up a paper. Mr. Craft stated he would draw up the paper. Being no other business to come before the City Council at this time, Alderman Burnett made the motion, seconded by Alderman Morris, to adjourn. Upon voice vote of the Council, the voting was unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 4:31 p.m. -35- PASSED and APPROVED this 1985. ATTEST: ~ j;;. Nlayor ,r day, of_- ~~,,-~;, <~~.. City clerk