May 19, 2011MINUTES
WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL
May 19"', 2011
A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on Thursday, May 19th, 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 Rev. David Moose. Cindy
Greenwood, Senior Deputy City Clerk, called the roll. Those present were: Mayor Wi//iam H. Johnson, City
Attorney David Peep/es, City Treasurer Frank Martin and Councilors, Ramona Tay/off Herman Co%man, Marco
McC/endon, Willis Mondy, Taz Tyrone, Phil/ip Carted Lorraine Robinson, Tracy Catt and James Pulliaum. Absent
were: Councilor James Ho/t and City C/erk Phillip Para. Quorum being present, Mayor Johnson proceeded with
the meeting.
BID OPENINGS
Mayor Johnson referred Insurance Committee bids to Administration with recommendation from the Insurance
Committee for disposition.
MINUTES
Councilor Robinson moved, seconded by Councilor Mondy to dispense with the reading of the minutes of
May 5th, 2011 City Council meeting, and approve them as submitted. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Councilor Robinson made a motion, seconded by Councilor Taylor to suspend the rules and read the title only of
O-1 and O-2. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
O-1 AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE ELEVATOR
JACK AT THE WEST MEMPHIS UTILITY BUILDING, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance. Councilor Taylor moved, seconded by Councilor Pulliaum to suspend
the rules and place on the second reading. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. City Attorney Peeples
read the Ordinance for the second time. Councilor Tyrone moved, seconded by Councilor Robinson to suspend
the rules and place on the third and final reading. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. City Attomey
Peeples read for the third and final time. Councilor Robinson moved, seconded by Councilor Taylor to approve
the Ordinance. Mayor Johnson explained to the Council that there is a September 1~t deadline for the repair. We
were informed with the heavy schedule due to recent floods; if we don't start as soon as possible it may not be
complete by the deadline required. The Ordinance was approved and assigned No. 2277. Councilor Pulliaum
moved, seconded by Councilor Robinson to approve the Emergency Clause Section 3. Upon voice vote, the
voting was unanimous.
O-2 AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETIVTIVE BIDDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY
DEBRIS REMOVAL SERVICES, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance. Councilor Taylor moved, seconded by Councilor Robinson to suspend
the rules and place on the second reading. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. City Attomey Peeples
read the Ordinance for the second time. Councilor Taylor moved, seconded by Councilor Robinson to suspend
the rules and place on the third and final reading. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. City Attorney
Peeples read for the third and final time. Councilor Tyrone moved, seconded by Councilor McClendon to approve
the Ordinance. City Engineer Phillip Sorrell explained to Council that we have a verbal commitment from FEMA
to help in cost for large vegetative debris pick-up. We are awaiting written confirmation and this Ordinance is in
preparation of such confirmation. The Ordinance was approved and assigned No. 2278. Councilor Taylor
moved, seconded by Councilor Tyrone to approve the Emergency Clause Section 3. Upon voice vote, the voting
was unanimous.
STATE OF THE CITY MESSAGE
Mayor Johnson presented the 2010 State of the City Message. (See attached copy).
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Utility Commission-Councilor Tyrone reported due to recent storm that caused transmission problems for
Entergy, West Memphis was on standby to implement its Load Shed Plan. Commissioner Marshall commended
the Electrical Department for a job well done during the storm. We had 5 cities assisting us; North Little Rock,
Osceola, Conway, Jonesboro, and Paragould. Bid awarded to B&B Utility Construction for directional boring of
underground electric cable were not bid out thirty days and asked to reject and bid again for a third time.
Police Commission-Councilor Tyrone reported that there is no word from the FBI on the indictment of the
officers accused of criminal offences. The officer is on non-enforcement status and is serving in an
administration function. Officers can pass school buses but must do so with caution. New police vehicles are
being built and hope to have by July f gt.
Airport Commission-Councilor Robinson reported that the design phase for Taxiway "A" Rehab is complete.
The low bidder was APAC. The grant application for the construction phase has been submitted to the FAA. She
recognized Col. Bill Wolfe for his 10 years of service as Airport Commissioner. His resignation will be effective
May 31~. The Airport never closed with the past storms and were able to provide tie-down and hanger space for
21 additional aircraft from DeWitt Spain Airport in downtown Memphis, which was undervvater.
Fire Commission-Councilor Catt reported one complaint concerning the vehicles used to rescue citizens from
flooded homes were not covered. The Chief is looking into getting temporary covers for the vehicles. EMS
collections as of May 6~' are $140,929.46. The fire department responded to 146 addresses and aided 355
people during the 2 recent storms. New fire truck has been delivered and should be in full use in 2-3 weeks after
training.
Insurance Commission-Councilor Coleman reported they are still trying to finalize the new insurance bids and
there will be another meeting Tuesday 24th. '
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilor Taylor invited everyone to the opening of the Schmeiding Home Caregiver Training Center. It is being
held Friday 11 am at the Schoettle Medical Education Center. Mayor Johnson gave a quick reminder of the
Farmers' Market at Worthington Park.
Mayor Johnson requested to change the June 16th Council Meeting to June 23`~ due to the State Municipal
League Meeting. Councilor Pulliaum moved, seconded by Councilor Taylor to approve. Upon voice vote, the
voting was unanimous.
Councilor McClendon requested that Southland charity funds he had left over from NAACP be redirected to his
other charity Dears LITC. Councilor Mondy moved, seconded by Councilor Pulliaum to approve the redirection of
funds. Upon voice vote, voting was unanimous.
CITIZENS REQUESTS
Carrlee Pemberton - 522 S. 8th, made a plea for help in getting approved for Section 8 Housing. City Attorney
Peeples and Councilor Mondy offered several options to help Ms. Pemberton.
Mayor Johnson reminded Council that resumes for the Utility Commission appointments should be turned in no
later than Tuesday May 31st at 12:OOpm.
Having no further business to come before the City Council, Councilor Pulliaum moved, second by Councilor
Taylor to adjourn. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 2:25 p.m.
PASSED and APPROVED this ~_ day of June, 2011
WILLIAM H. JOHNSON, AYOR
ATTEST:
LIP PARA, CITY CLERK
Minutes prepared by: Tracy Camper Jr. Deputy City Clerk
The total estimated cost of commercial and industrial
projects for the year is $24,447,741.
Single family housing starts were low at seven (7),
however seventy-two (72) permits were issued to re-
model existing homes. The City demolished forty-
two (42) substandard and vacant structures.
The Community Development Department oversaw
the rehabilitation of forty-four (44) single-family
homes utilizing the volunteer labor of the World
Changers and Ozark Missions groups. These homes
are owner-occupied by elderly/low income and or
handicapped individuals.
The City is continuing its relationship with Memphis
Area Transit Authority to provide bus service in West
Memphis with connections to Memphis. Ridership
continues to increase and averages more than 20,000
riders a month with a grand total of more than a
million (1,700,000) riders since the service began in
1999.
Revenue vs Expense for January -December 2010
General Fund
Sales Tax
County Sales Tax
Pay in Lieu of Taxes
Pay in Lieu of Taxes - Uti!
Taxes -Southland Racing
Franchise Taxes Arkla
Franchise Taxes SWB
Franchise Taxes Cable
Privilege Licenses
Dog Licenses
Taxi Permits
Mixed Drinks
Building Permits
Southland Racing Breakage
Charity Days
Total General Revenue
State Ins. Tumback
State Tumback
Court Cosh
Fines
Total Intergovernmental
Ambulance Service Fees
State Grant
Special Grants
Mosquito Control
Grass Cutting
Other Rentals
Accident Reports
Total Charges for Services
Interest
insurance Proceeds
Returned Check Charges
Other
Total Miscellaneous
Transfer from Narcotics
Transfer from Utility
Transfer from 911 Surcharge
Transfer from Adv & Prom
Sale of Fixed Assets
Crittenden County
Total Interfund transfers
Tatat Revenue
Annual Budget
$6,430,000.00
$1,895,000.00
$15,024.00
$1,490,595.00
$325,000.00
$500,000.00
$100,000.00
$135,000.00
$200,000.00
$6,000.00
$0.00
$30,000.00
$40,000.00
$95,000.00
$225,000.00
$11,486,619.00
$300,000.00
$450,000.00
$0.00
$750,000.00
$1,500,000.00
$350,000.00
$80,000.00
$0.00
$145,800.00
$4,000.00
$3,100.00
$8,000.00
$590,900.00
$5,000.00
$20,000.00
$0.00
$444,000.00
$469,000.00
$300,000.00
$896,028.00
$200,000.00
$294,327.00
$o.oo
$341,923.00
$2,032,278.00
$16,078,797.00
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Year To Date
$6,337,030.23
$1,911,597.78
$15,024.00
$1, 500,458.60
$553,631.05
$477,849.84
$127,132.78
$140,403.56
$200,800.30
$18,103.95
$56.50
$46,175.81
$71,478.34
$78,512.36
$188,992.22
$11,667,247.32
$0.00
$647,059.45
$99,987.49
$780,171.37
$1,527,218.31
$374,546.69
$56,033.60
$311,135.26
$144,299.00
$42,974.08
$100.00
$9,084.00
$938,172.63
$8,156.51
$23,389.11
$210.00
$1,001,738.77
$1,033,494.39
$250,000.00
$892,195.20
$200,000.00
$311, 517.28
$18,615.00
$0.00
$1,672,327.48
$16,838 460.13
Percent
98.55%
100.88°k
100.00%
100.66%
170.35%
95.57%
127.13%
104.00%
100.40%
301.73%
153.92%
178.70%
82.64%
84.00%
101.57%
0.00%
143.79%
104.02%
101.$1%
107.01
70.04%
98.97%
1074.35%
3.23%
113.55%
158.77%
163.13%
116.95%
225.62%
220.36%
99.57%
105.84%
a.0o°~
82.29%
104.72%
Revenue vs Expense for January -December 2010
Council
Annual Budget Year To Date Percent
Salaries & Benefits $144,000.00 $142,417.16 98.90%
Supplies & Services $11,800.00 $6,387.66 54.13%
Total City Council $155,800.00 $148,804.82 95.51%
Mayor
Annual Budget Year To Date Percent
Salaries & Benefits $107,599.00 $108,179.23 100.54%
Supplies & Services $7,450.00 $3,255.73 43.70%
Capital Outlay $0.00 $544.07
Total Mayor $115,049.00 $111,979.03 97.33%
City Clerk
Annual Budget Year To Date Percent
Salaries & Benefits $98,535.00 $100,197.81 101.69%
Supplies & Services $11,575.00 $9,545.31 82.46%
Total City Clerk $110,110.00 $109,743.12 99.67%
Clay Attorney
Annual Budget Year To Date Percent
Salaries & Benefits $188,034.00 $188,481.81 100.24%
Supplies & Services $36,850.00 $39,165.18 106.28%
Capital Outlay $5,000.00 $1,092.50 21.85°k
Total City Attorney $229,884.00 $228,739.49 99.50%
Planning & Development
Annual Budget Year To Da#e Percent
Salaries & Benefits $236,725.00 $287,828.84 121.59%
Supplies 8~ Services $94,250.00 $84,061.44 89.19%
Total Planning l~ Development $330,975.00 $371,890.28 112.36°~
Economic Development
Annual Budget Year To Date Percent
Salaries & Benefits $126,445.00 $123,321.48 97.53%
Supplies & Services $241,448.00 $268,724.97 111.30%
Total Econ. Development $367,893.00 $392,046.45 106.57%
Finance
Annual Budget Year To Date Percent
Salaries & Benefits $264,904.00 $257,767.23 97.31
Supplies & Services $16,300.00 $24,238.29 148.70%
Capital Outlay $5,000.00 $0.00 0.00%
Total Finance $286,204.00 $282,005.52 98.53%
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Revenue vs Expense for January -December 2010
Data Processing
Annual Budget Year To Date Percent
Salaries & Benefits $138,759.00 $129,844.56 93.58%
Supplies & Services $61,200.00 $41,283.16 67.46%
Capital Outlay $11,150.00 $0.00 0.00%
Totat Data Processing $211,109.00 $171,127.72 81.06%
Police 8 Fire Overtime
Annual Budget Year To Date Percent
Salaries & Benefits $0.00 $31,716.22
Total Police 8 Fire Overtime $0.00 $31,716.22
Police
Annual Budget Year To Date Percent
Salaries & Benefits $5,252,857.00 $5,321,433.15 101.31°~
Supplies & Services $759,100.00 $819,892.80 108.01%
Capital Outlay $73,167.00 $75,070.91 102.60%
Total Police $6,085,124.00 $6,216,396.86 102.16%
Ili
Annual Budget Year To Date Percent
Salaries & Benefits $3,656,168.00 $3,755,123.21 102.71%
Supplies & Services $415,985.00 $340,016.31 81.74%
Capital Outlay $83,613.00 $98,782.79 118.14%
Total Fire $4,155,766.00 $4,193,922.31 100.92%
Municipal Court
Annual Budget Year To Date Percent
Salaries & Benefits $526,840.00 $537,646.91 102.05%
Supplies & Services $130,625.00 $159,093.38 121.79%
Capital Outlay $30,000.00 $12,551.76 41.84%
Total Municipal Court $687,465.00 $709,292.05 103.18°k
Animal Control
Annual Budget Year To Date Percent
Salaries & Benefits $253,682.00 $122,825.20 48.42%
Supplies & Services $105,735.00 $128,708.30 121.73%
Capital Outlay $0.00 $1,626.71
Total Animal Control $359,417.00 $253,160.21 70.44%
Parks 8 Recreation
Annual Budget Year To Date Percent
Salaries & Benefits $405,857.00 $459,353.89 113.18°~
Supplies & Services $151,235.00 $145,147.20 95.97%
Capital Outlay $0.00 $12,457.38
Total Parks $557,092.00 $618,958.47 110.75%
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Revenue vs Expense for January -December 2010
Undepartmenral
Supplies & Services Annual Budget Year To Date Percent
Other $1,749,798.00 $1,560,634.57 89.18°~
Capital Outlay $1,105,885.00 $1,202,040.12 108.69%
Total Unciepartmental $159,000.00
$3,014
683.00 $158,517.45
$2
921
192
14 99.70%
9
, ,
,
. 6.90%
Municipal Offices
Supplies & Services Annual Budget Year To Date Percent
Legal Expense $77,100.00 $66,336.68 86.04°~
Capital Outlay $0.00
$0.00 $635.86
$0.00
Total Municipal Offices $77,100.00 $66,972.54 86.86%
Total Genera/ Fund
Total General Fund Revenue Annual Budget
$16,078
797.00 Year To Date
$16
838
460
13 Percent
10
Total General Fund Expenses ,
$16,743,671.00 ,
,
.
516,825,947.23 4.72%
100.49%
Revenue Over (Under) Expenses $664,874.00 ($12,512,80) _1,8$%
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