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MINUTES
WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 7, 2013
A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on Thursday, February 7,2013 at 1:30 p.m. in the
City Council Chambers at City Hall,205 S. Redding,West Memphis, Arkansas.
Invocation was given by Father Thessing of St. Michaels Catholic Church. Mayor Johnson called the meeting to
order at 1:30 p.m. Phillip Para, City Clerk, called the roll. Those present were: Mayor William H. Johnson, City
Attorney David Peeples, City Treasurer Frank Martin and Councilors, Lorraine Robinson, Tracy Caft, James
Pulliaum, Ramona Taylor, Herman Coleman, Willis Mondy, Taz Tyrone, and Melanie Hutchinson. Absent:
Councilors: Marco McClendon and James Holt. Quorum being present, Mayor Johnson proceeded with the
meeting.
MINUTES
Councilman Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Robinson to dispense with the reading of the
minutes of January 24, 2013 City Council meeting, and approve them as submitted. Upon voice vote,the voting
was unanimous.
OLD BUSINESS
2nd Reading AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING ON PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING
SERVICES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the SECOND time.
2"d Reading AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR THE PROFESSIONAL
CONSULTING SERVICES IN REGULATORY AND OTHER MATTERS TO BE PROVIDED BY A.J. ROWE AND
ASSOCIATES, INC., AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the SECOND time.
2"d Reading AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR AERIAL SPRAYING GROUND
SPRAYING AND OTHER MOSQUITO CONTROL EFFORTS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the SECOND time.
2"d Reading AN ORDINANCE WAIVING 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.
2"" Reading AN ORDINANCE WAIVING 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.
2"d Reading 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.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Taylor to suspend the rules and read the titles
only of Resolution R-1, 0-1, and 0-2. Upon voice vote the voting was unanimous to approve.
R-1 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF VISA
CORPORATE CREDIT CARDS IN THE NAMES OF WILLIAM H. JOHNSON,WARD WIMBISH, RENITA RASH,
LISA MILLER AND THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
City Attorney Peeples read the Resolution. Councilman Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Tyrone to approve the Resolution. Upon voice vote,the voting was unanimous to approve. The Resolution was
adopted and assigned No. 2019.
0-1 AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR THE ROOFING REPAIRS TO THE WEST
MEMPHIS CIVIC CENTER, ESTABLISHING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
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City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST time. Councilman Tyrone made a motion, seconded by
Councilwoman Taylor to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on the second reading. Upon voice vote,the
voting was unanimous to approve. City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the SECOND time.
Councilwoman Taylor made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Robinson to further suspend the rules and
place the Ordinance on the THIRD and FINAL reading. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to approve.
Councilman Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Taylor to approve the Ordinance. Upon voice
vote,the voting was unanimous to approve. The Ordinance was given the Number 2311. Councilman Catt made
a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Taylor to approve the Emergency Clause, Section 2. Upon voice vote, the
voting was unanimous to approve.
0-2 AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF A FIRE DEMO HAZ-
MAT UNIT, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST time. Councilwoman Taylor made a motion, seconded
by Councilman Catt to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on the second reading. Upon voice vote, the
voting was unanimous to approve. City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the SECOND time. Councilman
Catt made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Taylor to further suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on
the third and final reading. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to approve. City Attorney Peeples read
the Ordinance for the Third and Final time. Councilman Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Taylor to approve the Ordinance. Mayor Johnson explained the Fire Department received a$282,000 grant for a
new haz-mat truck. When the bids were received they did not meet the delivery date guidelines established in the
grant. Chief Gately applied for an extension and we were denied. Chief Gately found a demonstration truck that
can be delivered by April 30th and meets the specifications of the grant. Upon voice vote,the voting was
unanimous to approve. The Ordinance was given the Number 2312. Councilman Pulliaum made a motion,
seconded by Councilwoman Taylor to approve the Emergency Clause, Section 3. Upon voice vote, the voting
was unanimous to approve. The Ordinance and the Emergency Clause was approved.
APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE
Mr. Mohinder Kumar and Mrs. Janet Kumar doing business as Kumar Transportation, 1700 Goodwin,West
Memphis,Arkansas went to the City Clerk's Office and asked to get a license to provide transportation for people
staying at local hotels and also to provide a courier service. Pursuant to Section 5.44.030 of the West Memphis
Municipal Code,the requirement for public transportation requires that an application for Public Convenience and
Necessity be approved by the City Council. They requested permission previously but did not have their paper
work filled out. Councilman Coleman made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Taylor to approve the
Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity as long as they meet all the city guidelines and also they
understand if their business expands, they will have to relocate to a commercial area. Upon voice vote,the voting
was unanimous to approve.
PERMISSION REQUESTS
Councilwoman Taylor made a motion, seconded by Councilman Coleman to give permission to pay Arkansas
Municipal League Worker's Compensation $426,436.00. Upon voice vote,the voting was unanimous to approve.
Councilman Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Taylor to give permission to pay Arkansas
Municipal League Membership and Legal Defense Program $80,612.15. Upon voice vote,the voting was
unanimous to approve.
Councilman Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Taylor to approve the Planning Commission
recommendations as presented. (See attached) Upon voice vote,the voting was unanimous to approve.
Mayor Johnson asked permission to add an item to the agenda regarding setting a temporary rate schedule for
the rental of the Roberta Jackson Community Center. Councilman Pulliam made the motion, seconded by
Councilwoman Taylor to add the item to the agenda. The motion and second was approved by a unanimous
voice vote of the council. Mayor Johnson turned the floor over to Councilwoman Robinson. Ms. Robinson
explained the rates for renting the Roberta Jackson Community Center should have been done at the first of the
year but they needed something done now until the City Attorney can get a lease agreement written.
Councilwoman Robinson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Mondy to set the rental rates for the main
room: (A) citizens will pay$125.00 plus a $100.00 security deposit that be will due at the time the room is rented
and will be refunded if the room is cleaned and no damage is done. (B)The rate of$100.00 will be for non-profit
(501-C-3) organizations plus a $100.00 deposit that will be refunded if the room is clean and no damage is done.
That deposit will also be due at the time the room is rented. Upon voice vote,the voting was unanimous to
approve.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Airport Commission—Councilwoman Robinson reported City Treasurer Frank Martin is working with Lynda Avery
Airport Manager to secure the funding for the matching grant.
Public Works Committee—Councilwoman Taylor reported Officer Mike Antle,the new Code Enforcement Officer
attended the meeting. City Engineer reported after checking with Planning & Development, it was determined
there was adequate parking available at the Civic Complex. Mr. Sorrell also reported he spoke with Ward
Wimbish about the repairs that need to be made to the handicap accesses at the Civic Center. Mr. Wimbish is to
look at whether the A&P will make those repairs or if the Street Department will need to help out with the repairs.
Mr. Sorrell is to try to come up with an estimated cost of repairs for Ms. Taylor to present to the A&P Commission
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at their next meeting. School bus parking at the Auditorium was also discussed.
Mr. Sorrell is to check into why there are No Parking signs in place in front of the Civic Auditorium and if they are
necessary for public safety. Mr. Sorrell reported the contracts for Southland Drive Phase 2 have been signed and
will be mailed to the Federal Highway Administration to have the funds obligated for the project. The signalization
project has hit an inclement weather period so the road repairs have been shut down. Some underground
electrical work is still being done during this period. New garbage cart quotes were handed out and the low quote
was given to Scruggs Equipment. Councilwoman Robinson reported the application for Keep America Beautiful
has been submitted and approved and after we are certified, we will automatically receive $1000.00 grant.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilwoman Taylor announced the new Tourism Director has been hired and his name is Mr.Jim Jackson from
Cleburne County.
Councilman Coleman said he was excited to see the sky-cam is doing a great job around town in West Memphis.
Mayor Johnson said we are grateful to the County Sheriff for loaning us the$60,000 piece of equipment.
Having no further business to come before the City Council, Councilman Coleman moved, second by Councilman
Pulliaum to adjourn. Upon voice vote,the voting was unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 2:00 pm.
PASSED and APPROVED this a.1 fit, day of February, 2013.
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Minutes prepared by Cindy Greenwood, Sr. Deputy City Clerk
APPLICATION FOR
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE
Pursuant to Section 5 . 44, 030 of the West Memphis
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be filed with the City Clerk for a Certificate of Public
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VERIFICATION
STATE OF ARKANSAS
COUNTY OF CRITTENDEN
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before the undersigned Notary Public Aating in and for said
County and State , appeared
to me well known or satisfactorily proven to be the person
whose name is subscribed to the foregoing Application for
Certificate of Public Convenience and stated under oath
that the facts set out in said application are true and
correct to the best of Di knowledge , information and
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NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given that an application has been made to the City Council of the
City of West Memphis, Arkansas. for the issuance of a Certificate of Public Convenience and
Necessity to Mohinder Kumar and Janet Kumar for the operation of a taxicab business in the
City of West Memphis, Arkansas.
A public hearing will be held before the City Council of the City of West Memphis,
Arkansas, in the City Council Chambers, West Memphis City Hall, 205 South Redding, West
Memphis, Arkansas, at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday. February 21, 2013, for the purpose of hearing
comments and/or objections, if any, to the application by Mohinder Kumar and Janet Kumar as
hereinabove set out.
All persons having an interest therein or objections thereto are hereby notified to appear
on said date for the purpose of making known their objections, if any.
DATED this ( 3 day of February, 2013.
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TO: Mayor William H. Johnson and City Council Members
FROM: Christine Byrd, Planning Commission Coordinator
DATE: February 1, 2013
RE: Recommendations from the regular scheduled Planning Commission meeting held
on Wednesday, January 30, 2013, to the Mayor and City Council, on Thursday,
February 7, 2013.
Relat of Lot 4, Blk. 2, The Grove/Phs. 1 —Hopefield Development, 4214
Grove Park Drive, Application, Case#SD-01-13—The Planning Commission
recommended approval of the Replat of Lot 4, Blk. 2, The Grove/Phs. 1,
Hopefield Development. This case was presented by the property owner Mr. Jay
Hale, represented by Mr. Dennis Sorrell, Sorrell Consulting Engineers, for the
property located at 4214 Grove Park Drive and Zoned PUD, Planned Unit
Development.
The Commission recommended approval, subject to the following criteria:
1. Proper execution of all Certificates;
2. Installation of grading and drainage improvements as required by the
Department of Public Works;
3. Approval of the improvement plans by the West Memphis Utility
Department, as to easements;
4. Installation of storm water management requirements and other
improvements, as required by the City Engineer.
STATE OF ARKANSAS
COUNTY OF CRI1TENDEN
I,Alexander P. Coulter,do solemnly swear that I am publisher of the
Times, a daily newspaper, published in the county and state aforesaid that I
was so related to this publication at and during the publication of their
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NOTICE is hereby Warning Order No.
given that an application bps
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of the City of Wens, Probate Notice No
Arkansas,for the ism=of a
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will be held before the City `�
Council of the City of West
Memphis, Arkansas, in e the
City Council Chambers, West
Memphis City Hall,205 South
Redding, West Memphis, Ar-
kansas, at 1:30p.m. on Thurs- __ ,,.....urs-s..hanceiy-County) Court in said county; that the dates of the
day, se of.h 2ri 2013 for the several publications of said advertisements arc hereinafter stated, and that during said
purpose of heating comments P
and/ or objections, if any, to periods and said dates said newspaper was printed and published in said county and
the application by Mohinder
Kumar and Janet Kumar as had a bona fide circulation therein for the period of one month before the date of the
hereinabove getout. first publication of said advertisement;and that said advertisement was published in the
All persons having
an interest therein or objections regular issues of said newspaper for 1 consecutive times; publication
thereto are hereby notified to thereof was made on the following dates: •
appear on said date for the pur-
pose of making known their �� �`-�
objections,if any • 1. l __ 6. 1 1. 16. 21.
DATED this 13th �`t �
day of Febniary,2013.
CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, 2. 7. 12. 17. 22.
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