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February 20, 2014 MINUTES WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL February 20, 2014 A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on Thursday, February 20, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 205 S. Redding, West Memphis, Arkansas. Invocation was given by Councilor Herman Coleman. 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, Taz Tyrone, Melanie Hutchinson, Lorraine Robinson, Tracy Catt, James Pulliaum, Ramona Taylor, Herman Coleman and James Holt, Those absent were: Marco McClendon, Willis Mondy. Quorum being present, Mayor Johnson proceeded with the meeting. Mayor Johnson turned the meeting over to Betty Shaw, Commissioner of the First Congressional District of Keep America Beautiful. Betty Shaw presented Councilor Robinson with Tory-Bilt Leaf Blower for all the wonderful work with Keep West Memphis Beautiful. Councilor Robinson then in turn presented Betty Shaw with a Key to the City of West Memphis. BID OPENINGS Bids for 2014 Municipal Property Grass Cutting (8 Locations), 2014 Municipal Property Grass Spraying, and Mid- America Industrial Park Grass Cutting (Maintenance of trees& beds)were opened at 1:00pm and copies of the bid tally sheet given to the City Council. Councilor Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilor Taylor to accept the bids and refer to Administration for final disposition. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. Bids for(2) John Deer Tractors for Street Department were opened at 1:00pm and copies of the bid tally sheet given to the City Council. Councilor Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilor Taylor to accept the bids and refer to Public Works for final disposition. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. MINUTES Councilor Catt moved, seconded by Councilor Pulliaum to dispense with the reading of the minutes of February 6, 2014 City Council meeting approve them as submitted. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to approve. OLD BUSINESS 3`d READING AN ORDINANCE GRATING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4600 SOUTH LOOP, ALLOWING AN AGRICULTURAL GRAIN TRANS-LOADING FACILITY IN A CVE, CONSERVTION EXTRA-TERRITORIAL DISTRICT City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the Third and Final time. Councilor Robinson made a motion, seconded by Councilor Taylor to approve the Ordinance. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to approve. The Ordinance was adopted and assigned No. 2336 2nd READING AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR EMERGENCY SEWER REPAIR ON MISSOURI STREET, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the Second time. Councilor Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilor Taylor to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on the third and final reading. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the Third and Final time. Councilor Tyrone made a motion, seconded by Councilor Taylor to approve the Ordinance. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to approve. The Ordinance was adopted and assigned No. 2337. NEW BUSINESS Councilor Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilor Taylor to suspend the rules and read title only of R-1, R-2, R-3, and 0-1. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to approve. R-1 A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS TO UTILITZE FEDERAL-AID FUNDS FOR THE FOLLOWING CITY PROJECT: MAIN TO MAIN TRAILHEAD City Attorney Peeples read the Resolution. Councilor Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilor Taylor to approve the Resolution. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to approve. The Resolution was adopted and assigned No. 2050. R-2 A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS TO UTILIZE FEDERAL-AID FUNDED FOR THE FOLLOWING CITY PROJECT: INGRAM BLVD-WEST(SOUTHLAND DR) WEST MEMPHIS. City Attorney Peeples read the Resolution. Councilor Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilor Taylor to approve the Resolution. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to approve. The Resolution was adopted and assigned No. 2051. ARESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE RgSIDENTIAL STRUCTURES UR S CONSTU NG CONDEMNATIONOF BUILDINGS NUISANCE WITHIN THE CITY OF WEST A DIO MgMPHIS GOPORATE LIMITS. City Attorney Peeples read the Resolution. Councilor Catt made a motion, seconded by Councilor Taylor to approve the Resolution. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to approve. The Resolution was adopted and assigned No. 2052. Councilor Catt made a motion, seconded by Councilor Taylor to use/read 0-1 with Emergency Clause verse 0-2 without Emergency Clause. 0-2 being removed from the agenda. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. 0-1 AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR THE SEWER REHABILITATION ON MISSOURI STREET DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST time. Councilor Catt 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 to approve. City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the Second time. Councilor Catt made a motion, seconded by Councilor Taylor to 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. Councilor Catt made a motion, seconded by Councilor Taylor to approve the Ordinance. A Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to approve. The Ordinance was adopted and assigned No. 2338. Councilor Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilor Taylor to adopt the Emergency Clause, Section 2. al Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to approve. The Ordinance and the Emergency Clause was adopted. Councilor Catt made a motion, seconded by Councilor Taylor to add R-4 and R-5 to the agenda. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to approve. Councilor Catt made a motion, seconded by Councilor Taylor to suspend the rules and read R-4 and R-5 by title only. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. R-4 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. Councilor Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilor Catt to approve the Resolution. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to approve. The Resolution was adopted and assigned No. 2053. R-5 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. Councilor Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilor Catt to approve the Resolution. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to approve. The Resolution was adopted and assigned No. 2054. PERMISSION REQUEST Councilor Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilor Taylor to approve Planning Commission recommendations for Cargill Grain and Storage. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. City Attorney Peeples requested permission for the Mayor to sign the Pipeline Right-Of-Way Agreement. Councilor Catt made a motion, seconded by Councilor Tyrone to grant permission. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. Mayor requested permission to allocate$100,000 of Parks Funds to the Adaptive Ballpark Construction. Councilor Taylor made a motion, seconded by Councilor Catt to approve allocation. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. COMMITTEE REPORTS Airport Commission—Councilor Robinson reported that Josh Grabowski visited the Airport Commission to discuss options for determining the source of seeping water from under the south aircraft ramp. Stacey Morris presented the Capital Improvement Plan update. The final version, complete with estimated costs, will be presented next month. Frank Martin reviewed year-end financials. Lynda Avery was successful in obtaining $350,000 grant, which represents 4%of the recently completed$8.7 million Runway Rehab Project. The Airport has a waiting list of two jets and four King-Airs. A larger corporate hanger and ramp is desperately needed. Airport Commission accepted the low-bid for 2014 mowing operations. Having no further business to come before the City Council, Councilor Pulliaum moved, second by Councilor Coleman to adjourn. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 2:05 p.m. PASSED and APPROVED this_6th_day of March 201 . WILLIAM H. JOHNS N, MAYOR ATTEST: PHILLIP P A, CITY CLERK /1" Minutes prepared by: Tracy Camper, Jr. Deputy City Clerk t Qdahih ..... CITY OF WEST MEMPHISII P 205 S.Redding•P.O.Box 1728•West Memphis,Arkansas 72303-1728 •(870)732-7500 BID TABULATION SHEET 2014 MUNICIPAL PROPERTIES GRASS CUTTING (8)LOCATIONS BIDDER BIDDER AMOUNT PRO TURF MANAGEMENT $ 2 I ?i (0ts v T.C. LAWN CARE $ ; , (12.( 04e191-- R , G7l0° -R& R LAWN CARE $ GRAFTON HOMES& GARDEN $ 21 � I (0 3,,- U TRU GREEN LANDSCAPE $ TREEMENDOUS LANDSCAPE $ An Equal Opportunity Employer I CLEAN CUT LAWN CARE $ GENISIS CONTRACTOR $ O'NEAL CUT GRASS $ MID SOUTH RIGH OF WAY CONT. $ JAY SHANNON LANDSCAPE WORK $ C & KLAWNCARE $ RAMIREZ AFFORDABLE $ $ 4s4rpv. • ,,4A ii CITY Of WEST MEMPHkk 205 S.Redding•P.O.Box 1728•West Memphis,Arkansas 72303-1728•(870)732-7500 FEBRUARY 20,2014 BID TABULAITION SHEET CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS MUNICIPAL GRASS SPRAYING BIDDER BID PRICE T.C. Lawn Care $ l `1 5 Pro-Turf Management $ 'i 020 - Tremendous $ Herbi- Systems $ Tru- Green Landscape $ An Equal Opportunity Employer 0114-k CITY Of WEST MEMPIII6 205 S.Redding•P.O.Box 1728•West Memphis,Arkansas 72303-1728•(870)732-7500 BID TABULATION SHEET February 20,2014 MID-AMERICA INDUSTRIAL PARK GRASS CUTTING AND MAINTENANCE OF TREES AND BEDS BIDDER BID PRICE T.C. Lawn care $ 24, 5b1-1' Per cut(14) [> $ 3 '�(2c-r2 Maintenance tr0�' $ 2-b i (C Bid for the year Pro-Turf Management $ 02(c 15 3('j�- Per cut(14) c $ LI j1-CO Maintenance $ 30 w[ U Bid for the year O'Neal Cut Grass $ Per cut(14) $ Maintenance $ Bid for the year An Equal Opportunity Employer Treemendous Landscape $ Per cut(14) & Garden Center $ Maintenance $ Bid for the Year Grafton Homes and Garden $ Per cut(14) $ Maintenance $ Bid for the year Tru-Green Landscape $ Per cut(14) $ Maintenance $ Bid for the year Mid-South Right of Way $ Per Cut(14) $ Maintenance $ Bid for the year Jay Shannon Landscape Work $ Per cut(14) $ Maintenance $ Bid for the year C & K Lawn care $ Per cut(14) $ Maintenance $ Bid for the year Ramirez Affordable Mowing Service $ Per cut(14) $ Maintenance $ Bid for the year $ Per Cut(14) $ Maintenance $ Bid for the year BID �ke- Public Works / Of k TRACTORS FOR STREET DEPARTMENT February 20, 2014 Greenway Looney Equipment Implement Description 4X4 MFWD John Deere Tractor D 11 3 52,f q 3Z 2WD John Deere Tractor 05qtf L f 1 \ 9 3 n q3 2,q( c 9.(3-.mq TOTAL TRACTOR BID $ — - $ BID ALTERNATE SM60 Bushhog (V O IH ID ki 1 Y V_(§043 J ' 120 E. BROADWAY II NT nit J & K DELTA ICE SERVICE, LLC 120 EAST BROADWAY WEST MEMPHIS, AR 72301 870-735.1352 www.deltaiceservice.com JANUARY 21 , 2014 MR TRACY CATT, WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL: I AM SUBMITTING THE ENCLOSED RESUME FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION IN ALLOWING ME TO SERVE YOU AND OUR CITY AS A MEMBER OF THE WEST MEMPHIS UTILITY COMMISSION. I WAS BORN HERE, SO I AM A NATIVE WEST MEMPHIAN. THOUGH I NEVER LIVED HERE UNTIL LATE 2000, WEST MEMPHIS HAS BEEN HOME TO ME ALL OF MY LIFE. WITH MY FATHER'S 32 YEARS WITH ARKANSAS POWER AND LIGHT, WE LIVED IN VARIOUS PLACES AROUND THE STATE. HIS FATHER WAS THE DISTRICT MANAGER FOR AP&L IN MARION FROM THE LATE 19505 UNTIL HE RETIRED IN 1978, BUT BOTH MY PARENTS' FAMILIES LIVED HERE, AND BOTH OF MY PARENTS GRADUATED HIGH SCHOOL HERE. I'VE ALWAYS HAD CLOSE TIES WITH MY HOME TOWN. I CAME HOME TO VISIT OFTEN AND REGULARLY. MY WIFE AND I CHOSE WEST MEMPHIS AS OUR PERMANENT HOME WHEN MY MILITARY SERVICE CAME TO AN END. I HAVE PRIDE IN OUR COMMUNITY, INTEGRITY AND A STRONG WORK ETHIC. I BELIEVE TO THE CORE THAT IN BEING RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS, WE EACH HAVE A DUTY TO SERVE OTHERS FOR THE BETTERMENT OF ALL. MY FAITH AND BELIEFS DICTATE IT. I BELIEVE THAT MY SKILLS AND ABILITIES, COUPLED WITH A VERY STRONG DEPENDENCE ON OUR MUNICIPAL UTILITY FOR NOT JUST MY HOME, BUT ALSO MY BUSINESS NEEDS ALL QUALIFY ME FOR THIS POSITION IN A WAY FEW COULD EQUAL. MY INTENT IS TO SEEK WAYS TO STRENGTHEN AND IMPROVE AN ALREADY REMARKABLE ORGANIZATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR ENTIRE COMMUNITY. SINCE:X-Y, Rcir‘ =URNS, OWNER "ii e 13us•I Our lee Jur You!" JERRY L BURNS 1206 WINGATE DR, WEST MEMPHIS, AR 72301 870-636-1236 JERRY.DELTAICESERVICE.COM OBJECTIVE My objective is to serve my Community by serving on the West Memphis Utility Commission. EXPERIENCE 5/1/2010 TO CURRENT J&K Delta Ice Service,LLC West Memphis,AR OWNER • Responsible for all operations and aspects of manufacturing,marketing,and delivery of packaged ice • Decreased exposure to liability and increased safety by developing new policies and procedures • Designed and implemented Quality Control•Procedures,now used by State Health Departments • Manage 10 employees and industrial ice-making equipment in a highly demanding,seasonal business • Grew business by 21%through identifying and securing contract with new distributor • Entered new markets through social media and advertising,resulting in increased sales of 17% • Secured five long-term,high visibility event and organizational contracts for our products and services • Selected as a Director,Missouri Valley Ice Manufacturer's Association • Nominated by West Memphis Chamber of Commerce as Small Business of the Year 11/14/2000 TO 4/30/2010 Delta Ice Services,INC West Memphis,AR GENERAL MANAGER • Managed 8 employees,twelve delivery routes,and completed high-tech upgrade to accounting system • Redesigned invoicing and billing procedures to Improve efficiency,cutting costs by 88% - Responsible for getting our facility listed on the National Register of Historic Places • Managed all aspects of operation,Sales,'and maintenance of company equipment 8/1/1996 TO 11/13/2000- ..United States Air Force Altus Air Force Base,OK COMMAND,BOOM OPERATOR AiRCREW TRAINING SYSTEMS QA MANAGER • Oversaw all contractor-provided Aircrew training world-wide • Contracting Officer Chief Subject Matter Expert on a$245M contract • Conducted on-site evaluations of contractor compliance at 37 installations world-wide • Managed and directed development of new Aircrew training courseware • Subject Matter Expert Project Lead In development of new$3M Aircrew Flight Simulator • Recognized as Major Command Airman of the Quarter 4 times in three years,Airman of the Year 5/1/1994 TO 7/31/1996 United States Air Force Altus Air Force Bose,OK COMBAT CREW TRAINING INSTRUCTOR • Provided one-on-one,Initial Qualification In-Flight training to 31 KC-135 Crewmembers • Supervised and conducted academic instruction of more than 1100 KC-135 Crewmembers COMMUNITY SERVICE • 2/18/2008 TO CURRENT Main Street West Memphis West Memphis,AR BOARD MEMBER BOARD PRESIDENT(2011 &2012) • Served two terms as Board President directing meetings,Chairing each of the 4 committees,Directing Board activities and engaged the Community through sponsored public events • Enlisted new Board membership,increasing Main Street District stakeholder participation • Represented Main Street West Memphis at State and Regional Main Street Conferences • Facilitated Identification of and move to new office space for the Executive Director's office • Approved and disbursed funds with Main Street West Memphis' Mini-Grant Program • Assisted in development and subsequent approval of Main Street West Memphis budget 5/1/2010 TO CURRENT WM Chamber of Commerce West Memphis,AR MEMBER DIRECTOR (1/2014 TO CURRENT) • Completed Leadership Crittenden County • In-kind and paid Sponsor for numerous fund-raising events,including Fallen Officer's Memorial 2/18/2011 TO CURRENT • CASA of Crittenden County West Memphis,AR VOLUNTEER BOARD MEMBER • • Appointed to individual cases by the Court to advocate for abused and neglected children • Investigate cases and present findings to the Court for review and consideration in Court decisions • Testify in the Court on behalf of children who have been abused,neglected,or mistreated • Assist in organizing and completing several CASA activities such as Operation Santa Claus,Annual Christmas Party,Operation Tree House,various fund-raising activities • Implemented unique marketing campaign to raise awareness of both local and national CASA Programs • Elected Volunteer Representative to the Board by other volunteers and Staff 9/1/2010 TO CURRENT Crittenden County Community Band West Memphis,AR BOARD MEMBER PRESIDENT-ELECT (2015) • • • Direct activities,Concertschedules,Coordinate cooperation with community groups • Provide scholarships to 2 local High School students interested in career in music REFERENCES - • References are available on request.• •