March 3, 2011MINUTES
WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 3, 2011
A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on Thursday, March 3, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. in the
City Council Chambers at City Hall, 205 S. Redding, West Memphis, Arkansas.
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. Invocation was given by Sheila Jones, Assistant Pastor of
the First United Methodist Church. Phillip Para, City Clerk, called the roll. Those present were: Mayor William H.
Johnson, City Attorney David Peeples, City Treasurer Frank Martin, and Councilors, Tae Tyrone, Phillip Carter,
Lorraine Robinson, Tracy Catt, James Pulliaum, Ramona Taylor, Herman Coleman, ~Ilis Mondy, and James
Holt. Absent.' Councilor Marco McClendon. Quorum being present, Mayor Johnson proceeded with the meeting.
BID OPENINGS
Bids for West Memphis Utilities - 2011 Bucket Truck 55 Ft., 2011 Bucket Truck 37 Ft. and Directional Boring were
opened at 1:00 p.m. and copies of the bid tally sheet were given to the City Council. Councilor Pulliaum made a
motion, seconded by Councilor Tyrone to accept the bids and refer to the Utility Commission for final disposition.
Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
Bids for Parks & Recreation -Asphalt overlay at Tilden Rodgers Park were opened at 1:00 p.m. and copies of the
bid tally sheet were giving to the City Council. Councilor Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilor Taylor
to accept the bids and refer to Park Commission for final disposition. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
MINUTES
Councilor Pulliaum moved, seconded by Councilor Mondy to dispense with the reading of the minutes of
February 17, 2011 City Council meeting, and approve them as submitted. Upon voice vote, the voting was
unanimous.
OLD BUSINESS
3`d Reading AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE ARKANSAS MECHANICAL CODE, 2010
EDITION WITH ALL AMENDMENTS AND REVISIONS THEREOF, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the third and final time. Councilor Pulliaum made a motion,
seconded by Councilor Carter to approve. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The motion carried and
the Ordinance was assigned No. 2271.
2"d Reading AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
530 SOUTH 7T" STREET, ALLOWING A GROUP HOME FOR FOSTER CHILDREN IN A R-4, RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICT
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the SECOND time.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilor Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilor Taylor to suspend the rules and read the title only of
R-1, R-2 and O-1. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
R-1 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REMOVAL OF LIENS FOR GRASS CUTTING SERVICES
PERFORMED BY THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS
City Attorney Peeples read the Resolution. Councilor Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilor Robinson
to approve. Upon voice vote the voting was unanimous. The Resolution was adopted and assigned No. 1982.
R-2 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS, CERTIFYING LOCAL
GOVERNMENT ENDORSEMENT OF CONSOLIDATED GRAIN & BARGE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TAX
BACK PROGRAM (AS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 15-4-2706(D) OF THE CONSOLIDATED INCENTIVE ACT
OF 2003).
City Attorney Peeples read the Resolution. Councilor Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilor Tyrone to
approve. Upon voice vote the voting was unanimous. The Resolution was adopted and assigned No. 1983.
O-1 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1310
N.7T" STREET, ALLOWING TRUCK PARKING IN A C-2 DISTRICT
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the first time. Councilor Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by
Councilor Taylor to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on the second reading. Upon voice vote, the
voting was unanimous. City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the second time.
Councilor Robinson made a motion seconded by Councilor Taylor to further suspend the rules and place the
Ordinance on the third reading. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. City Attorney Peeples read the
Ordinance for the third and final time. Councilor Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilor Robinson to
approve. Upon roll call vote, the voting was:
AYES: None
NAYS: Tyrone, Carter, Robinson, Catt, Pulliaum, Taylor, Coleman, Mondy, and Holt
The motion to approve the Ordinance FAILED.
PERMISSION REQUESTS
Councilor Coleman made a motion, seconded by Councilor Pulliaum to accept the Planning Commission
recommendations as presented in the packets. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
Southland Charity Dav Funds:
Councilor Catt: $363.10 Families in Transition and $363.10 Young Life
Councilor Coleman: $300.00 LR Jackson Girls Club and $426.19 to Life & Hope Outreach Center
Councilor Robinson: $526.19 15tH Street Church of God in Christ, $100.00 Boy Scouts, and $100 Girls State
Councilor Holt: $363.10 MSCC Tommy Goldsby Scholarship Fund and $363.10 Families in Transition
Councilor Tyrone: $250.00 St. Michaels Church, $100.00 Boy Scouts, $100.00 Boys & Girls Club, $100.00
Crittenden Regional Foundation, $100.00 MSCC Foundation, and $76.20 Families in Transition
Councilor Carter: $526.19 15t" St. Church of God, $100.00 Boy Scouts, and $100.00 Families in Transition
Councilor Taylor: $350.00 Crittenden Regional Hospital Foundation, $50.00 Eighth Street Mission, $50.00
Boy Scouts, $126.19 American Legion Auxiliary, $50.00 Girl Scouts, $50.00 Families in Transition, and
$50.00 Main Street
Councilor Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilor Taylor to approve the allocations. Upon voice vote,
the voting was unanimous.
Councilor Coleman made a motion, seconded by Councilor Taylor to table the approval of the Final Statement of
2011 CDBG Funds and the CDBG Five Year Consolidated Plan 2011-2016 until the next meeting. Upon voice
vote, the voting was unanimous.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Public Works Committee- Councilor Taylor reported the Street Department finished working on drainage
problems with Hanger 1 at the airport, have been sealing joints in the streets around the city and have been
making repairs at Tilden Rodgers Park to get ready for an overlay project scheduled to be done in April. General
clean up of leaves and work in ditches is also in progress. Committee members approved the low bid of
$188,993 made by Scruggs Equipment for a front loading refuge collection truck and the low bid of $111,238 by
River City Hydraulics for a rear loading refuge collection truck.
Utility Commission -Councilor Tyrone reported a joint meeting with the City Council is scheduled for March 10tH
at 11:30 am in the Training Room, lunch will be served. City Attorney Peeples informed commissioners of an
investigation of financial irregularities in the business office, which may result in a claim for reimbursement of
expenses.
Budget Committee- Councilor Catt was elected Chairman. They reviewed sales tax for January and February.
Revenues were down $85,032.46 compared to budget and down $42,265.50 compared to same time last year.
Councilor Catt reported we have had company's request refunds within the last 3 years and have refunded
$52,000 of sales tax which has caused the deficit that we had. They reviewed all policies for cost savings, are
reviewing structures within each department for cost savings, and reviewed the state audit report with
administration to implement necessary changes concerning security measures within Data Processing.
Police Commission -Councilor Robinson reported they had a lengthy discussion on the use of high powered
rifles on traffic stops. They are having another meeting Tuesday at noon with City Attorney Peeples to discuss
these policies. They also discussed patrol cars in all areas of the city and driving without their sirens on.
Insurance Committee -Councilor Coleman reported they did not have a quorum but said they are meeting
immediately after this meeting. Whether or not we should have waived competitive bidding on the dental and life
insurance was discussed. City Attorney Peeples said the records show that the dental insurance was bid in 2009
with a 2 year contract. He is checking into the life insurance bids also, if needed, he will prepare an ordinance for
the next City Council meeting.
Councilor Pulliaum reminded the Committee's and Commission's to file their minutes with the City Clerk's Office
so they will be a matter of record for future reference.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Johnson announced the Lions Club pancake breakfast is March 29tH at the VFW and President David
Moose had tickets for sale. The West Memphis Blue Devils are playing in the State Tournament today at 2:30 in
Rogers, AR.
CITIZENS REQUESTS
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Shabaka Afrika -Crittenden County NAACP President - 812 E. Broadway -Announced the Black History Essay
Contest has moved to April 2"d. The title is "Why is black history so important?" and is for all Sr. High School
students in the county. First prize is $150.00 and free membership, 2"d prize is $100.00 and free membership
and third prize is $75.00 and free membership. He said the NAACP is in the process of "meet our city and county
officials" and Sheriff Mike Allen came last month. Sheriff Allen is to come back and they would like a
representative from the West Memphis Police Department to come also to discuss the assault rifles policy and
also driving fast with no sirens on. He also asked about the condition of the Roberta Jackson Neighborhood
Center. He said it was in deplorable condition. He said there were no tables and chairs. The front door is in bad
shape and the windows too. He wanted to know if there was something that could be done. Councilor Catt said it
was a matter of funding. Councilor Robinson said $72,000 worth of repairs has been made including a new roof.
Councilor Mondy asked who owned the building. Mayor Johnson said the city owns the building. The county
used to help with the building maintenance expenses, but no longer do. Mayor Johnson said the city is
responsible for the upkeep and the City Council was responsible for appropriating the money to do it.
Kheka Sparks -Roberta Jackson Neighborhood Center Director, - 708 Stanford -She said before the city
renovated the building it was raining in the building, there was no heat and air, the restrooms were torn up, you
couldn't see out the windows, the lights didn't work and the dining room was in horrible shape. The city renovated
the building and spent $72,000. She said they appreciate what improvements that have been made to the
building, and that it does need some real attention, but she understands this cannot be done over night. They
now have a place for children to go when school is out. They offer a number of programs, to name a few, they
have boy scouts, free dance classes, free piano, they do community outreach, mentoring, staying healthy,
behavior modification and they also have Quiz Bowl. She said they do need tables and chairs. What they do
have has been donated. She said instead of talking about what needs to be done, she encouraged organization
to make donations to them.
The City Council unanimously agreed to allow Mr. Lee Lindsay to speak. Mayor Johnson said Mr. Lindsay has
provided grant funds to keep these programs going at the Neighborhood Center. Mr. Lindsay is with the Division
~ of Youth Services and is the DMC (Disproportionate Minority Contact) for the State of Arkansas. He said what
they try to do is address the over representation of minorities in the juvenile justice system. They have selected
three counties in the state in which Crittenden is one of them because of the high number of juvenile
delinquencies here. For the past two years they have been collecting numbers and now they need to come
together with the City Council and find ways to address these issues. He talked about the high number of juvenile
delinquency and the impact that has on the number of minorities being incarcerated.
Councilor Catt said the city has provided funds for the Neighborhood Center before fixing the leaking roof at City
Hall and repairs needed at the Fire Stations. He said we really need to implement a capital outlay plan for the city
and propose a real property tax to fund it.
Having no further business to come before the City Council, Councilor Pulliaum moved, seconded by Councilor
Coleman to adjourn. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 2:16 p.m.
PASSED and APPROVED this 17 ~. day of March, 2011.
WILLIAM H. JOHN ON, MAYOR
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PHI IP P ,CITY CLERK
Minutes prepared by: Cindy Greenwood, Sr. Deputy City Clerk
Bid Tabulation Sheet
Tilden Rodgers Overlay Project
March 3, 2011
Bidder Bid
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TO: Mayor William H. Johnson and City Council Members
FROM: Christine Byrd, Planning Commission Coordinator
DATE: February 25, 2011
RE: Recommendations from the regular scheduled Planning Commission meeting held
on Wednesday, February 23, 2011, to the Mayor and City Council, on Thursday,
March 3, 2011.
I. PUBLIC HEARING:
A. Special Use Permit, Application, Case #SUP-03-11-The West Memphis
Planning Commission recommended to approve a Special Use Permit request for Taylor-
Hemenway, represented by Mr. Gene Wood, for the property located at 1310 N. 7`"
Street, to allow a Truck Parking in a C-2, Commercial District.
Approval is subject to the following criteria:
No trucks being parked along 7`I' Street;
2. Approval is for a period of six (6) months only.
B. Replat of the West 100' of Lot 5, Block 11, Compress Subdivision -The West
Memphis Planning Commission recommended to approve a replat of the West 100' of
Lot 5, Block 11, Compress Subdivision, for the property owner Mr. Steve Lackey.
C. Lot Consolidation Plat of Lots 1 thru 12, Block 13, M L Thomason 1 S` -The
West Memphis Planning Commission recommended to approve a Lot Consolidation Plat
for Lots 1 thru 12, Block 13, M L Thompson 1 S`, for the property owner West Memphis
Steel, represented by Mr. Dennis Sorrell, Sorrell Consulting Engineers.
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Byron Besser Date
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This plat is approved for filing by
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Paul Luker Date
Director of Planning
John Rimmer, Gen. Manager Date
West Memphis Utility Commission
Phillip Sorrell, City Engineer Date
February 3, 2011
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