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February 6, 2014 1 MINUTES WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 6, 2014 A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on Thursday, February 6, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 205 S. Redding,West Memphis, Arkansas. Invocation was given by Brother John Beaumont. Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 1:30p.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: James Holt, Lorraine Robinson, Tracy Catt, Ramona Taylor, and Willis Mondy. Absent Taz Tyrone, Melanie Hutchinson, James Pulliaum, Herman Coleman, and Marco McClendon. Mayor Johnson counted for the purpose of a Quorum. Mayor Johnson proceeded with the meeting. Mayor Johnson turned the meeting over to Councilwoman Lorraine Robinson for a Black History Month presentation honoring black educators in West Memphis, AR. After the honorees received a corsage/ boutonniere and a certificate of appreciation, they were treated to refreshments at City Hall. BID OPENINGS Bids for 2014 Municipal Airport grass cutting and 2014 mosquito spraying were opened at 1:00 p.m. and copies of the bid tabulation were given to the City Council. Councilwoman Robinson made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Taylor to accept the bids and refer them to Administration for final disposition. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. Copy attached. Bids for West Memphis Utility—2014 50 ft. hydraulic telescoping articulating aerial device (bucket truck)were opened at 1:00 p.m. and copies of the bid tabulation were given to the City Council. Councilwoman Taylor made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Robinson to accept the bids and refer them to the Utility Commission for final disposition. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. Copy attached. MINUTES Councilman Catt moved, seconded by Councilwoman Taylor to dispense with the reading of the minutes of January 16, 2014 City Council meeting and approve them as submitted. Upon voice vote,the voting was unanimous to approve. OLD BUSINESS 3rd READING AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR THE PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING SERVICES,AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the Third and Final time. Councilwoman Taylor made a motion, seconded by Councilman Mondy to approve the Ordinance. Upon voice vote,the voting was unanimous to approve. The Ordinance was adopted and assigned No. 2332. 3rd 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 Third and Final time. Councilwoman Taylor made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Robinson to approve the Ordinance. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to approve. The Ordinance was adopted and assigned No. 2333. 3rd READING AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR THE PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES IN REGULATORY AND OTHER MATTERS PROVIDED BY DAVID WILSON, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the Third and Final time. Councilwoman Taylor made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Robinson to approve the Ordinance. Upon voice vote,the voting was unanimous to approve. The Ordinance was adopted and assigned No. 2334. 3rd READING AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE 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 Third and Final time. Councilwoman Taylor made a motion, seconded by Councilman Catt to approve the Ordinance. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to approve. The Ordinance was adopted and assigned No. 2335. 2ND READING AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4600 SOUTH LOOP ALLOWING AN AGRICULTURAL GRAIN TRANS-LOADING FACILITY IN CVE, CONSERVATIVE EXTRA-TERRITORIAL DISTRICT City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the SECOND time. 2 NEW BUSINESS Councilman Catt made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Taylor to read the title only of R-1, R-2, R-3 and 0-1. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. R-1 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2014 BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS,ARKANSAS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES City Attorney Peeples read the Resolution. Councilman Catt made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Taylor to approve the Resolution. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The Resolution was adopted and assigned No. 2047. R-2 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS, TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACT WITH THE EAST ARKANSAS PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, AND WILL BE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE ARKANSAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT FOR WEST MEMPHIS City Attorney Peeples read the Resolution. Councilwoman Taylor made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Robinson to approve the Resolution. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The Resolution was adopted and assigned No. 2048. R-3 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ARKANSAS COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRANT BY THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS FOR DELTA CUISINE: A SOUTHERN KITCHEN INCUBATOR AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT THE GRANT APPLICATION, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES City Attorney Peeples read the Resolution. Councilman Catt made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Taylor to approve the Resolution. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The Resolution was adopted and assigned No. 2049. 0-1 AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR AN EMERGENCY SEWER REPAIR ON MISSOURI STREET, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST time. PERMISSION REQUESTS Councilwoman Taylor made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Robinson to table the Planning Commission recommendations until the next City Council meeting. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. Councilwoman Taylor made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Robinson to approve that Planning and Development proceed with the clean-up of the property at 326 N. Worthington. Upon voice vote,the voting was unanimous to approve. Councilman Catt made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Taylor to give permission to accept the Community Development Block Grant Entitlement Program B-2013-MC-05-0009Wmendment. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to approve. Councilwoman Taylor made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Robinson to accept the Final Statement of Community Development Objectives and Projected Use of Funds B-2014-MC-05-0009. Upon voice vote,the voting was unanimous. Councilwoman Taylor made a motion, seconded by Councilman Catt to give permission to locate the Fallen Officers Memorial at Worthington Park. Mayor Johnson said this has gone before the Park Commission and they approved. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to approve. Councilwoman Taylor made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Robinson to approve Councilman Tracy Catt sign city checks and Sr. Deputy Cindy Greenwood attest the Mayor's signature for two weeks while City Clerk Phillip Para is on vacation. Upon voice vote,the voting was unanimous. COMMITTEE REPORTS Public Works Committee—Councilwoman Taylor reported the new dumpsters are in and the new garbage carts should be in any day. The Regional Maintenance Crew worked one day along the 10-Mile Bayou behind Kingsway Drive and they are planning on scheduling more work days once the weather gets better. A ribbon cutting was held for the two recycling trailers. The Chamber of Commerce, Keep West Memphis Beautiful and the West Memphis School District have agreed to partner with the City and help promote the recycling program. Permission was given to advertise for bids for a rear loader garbage truck. Southland Drive Phase 2 construction began January 13 and is now on hold due to the weather. Programing has begun for the next phase which will connect Ingram to N. 7th Street. Keep West Memphis Beautiful—Councilwoman Robinson reported they received a GIF $10,000 grant from the East Arkansas Planning & Development. Betty Shaw, Congressional District Representative for Keep Arkansas Beautiful will be presenting them with a Troy-Bilt Backpack Blower to be used in future cleanup efforts for their outstanding work and accomplishments. 3 Having no further business to come before the City Council, Councilman Catt moved, second by Councilwoman Taylor to adjourn. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 2:20 p.m. PASSED and APPROVED this 20th day of February, 2014. /4‘:-.2‹.—..._ -....41 ;e:--.4._.0 WILLIAM H. JOHNSON, MAYOR ATTEST: P .. • -A, CITY CLERK Minutes prepared by: Cindy Greenwood, Sr. Deputy City Clerk WEST MEMPHIS UTILITY COMMISSION P 0 Box 1868 604 East Cooper West Memphis, AR 72303 Phone (870) 732-7509 Fax (870) 732-7621 1/6/2014 2014 BUCKET TRUCK ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC. $180,565 AFTER TRADE IN BOB GINN COLLIERVILLE, TN TEREX UTILITIES NO BID NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR.