April 17, 2014 MINUTES
WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 17, 2014
A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on Thursday, April 17, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. in the City
Council Chambers at City Hall, 205 S. Redding, West Memphis, Arkansas.
Invocation was given by Alderman Herman Coleman. 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: James Pulliaum, Ramona Taylor, Herman Coleman,
Marco McClendon, Willis Mondy, James Holt, Taz Tyrone, Melanie Hutchinson, Lorraine Robinson, and Tracy
Catt. Quorum being present, Mayor Johnson proceeded with the meeting.
BID OPENINGS
Two Bids for the West Memphis Utilities—(1) 2500 KVA 3 Phase Padmount Transformer and(2) Lift Station 10
Rehab—were opened at 1:00 pm and copies of the bid tally sheet were given to the City Council. Councilwoman
Taylor made a motion, seconded by Councilman Catt to accept the bids and refer 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
April 3, 2014 City Council meeting and approve them as submitted. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to
approve.
OLD BUSINESS
2nd Reading AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE ARKANSAS FIRE PREVENTION CODE, 2012 EDITION,
VOLUMES 1, 11, 111, PROVIDING FOR REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE CONSTRUCTION,ALTERATION,
REMOVAL, DEMOLITION, EQUIPMENT, USE AND OCCUPANCY, LOCATION AND MAINTENANCE OF
BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the SECOND time.
2ND Reading AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
500 WEST BROADWAY ALLOWING A CLIMATE CONTROLLED STORAGE FACILITY IN A C-1,
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the SECOND time
NEW BUSINESS
R-1 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SELECTION OF AN ENGINEERING FIRM AND APPROVING AN
AGREEMENT FOR A SEWER SYSTEM ANALYSIS OF WMU BASIN NUMBERS 13, 14, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES
Councilman Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Taylor to table the Resolution until the next
meeting. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to approve.
PERMISSION REQUESTS
Councilman Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Taylor to approve the Charity Day distributions
as presented. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. (Distributions attached)
Mayor Johnson asked for permission to pay off the Port of West Memphis bonds in the amount of approximately
$466,400.00. He said this would liquidate the indebtedness of the port and would save$102,000 in interest over
three years. He said the Port Authority approved paying off the bonds. Councilwoman Taylor made a motion,
seconded by Councilman McClendon to approve. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Airport Commission—Councilwoman Robinson reported they met this morning and Airport Engineer Stacey
Morris reported that overall development objectives have been submitted to FAA to supplement our 5-year Capital
Improvement Plan for$5.8 million in improvements. The audit for the Airport's operations will be conducted by
Legislative Audit and the single audit for federal grant funds will be performed by the independent CPA firm
selected by the city. The 1929 Ford Tri-Motor plane will be coming to West Memphis Airport May 30th—June 1N.
This was the first commercial airliner in our nation's history and was built by Henry Ford. Rides will cost$70.00 in
advance and $75.00 for walk-ups. (cor rcc.+cd- 5-i5-i y )
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Fire Commission—Councilman Catt reported there was one , 0 suspensions, 1
promotion as a driver, 1 hire, and 0 citizen's complaints. The ladder truck is back in service after the installation
of a new engine. Annual hose testing required by ISO has been conducted. All ground ladders and the aerial
ladder have been tested and certified per ISO and NFPA requirements. Alderman Catt reported they met with
ISO to discuss a re-evaluation to increase the city's fire rating from a 2 to a 1. The Bi-racial Committee minutes
were presented. Ceremonies were held to recognize the promotion, the addition of 3 chaplains, and the new
Medical Director, Dr. Alex Dunlap. EMS collections as of 4/4/14 were$45,066.52. A significant number of claims
had to be refiled due to Medicare changes.
Budget Committee—Councilman Catt reported the sales tax revenue, with Advertising and Promotion tax, and
taxes from Southland Gaming combined has a total deficit of$43,000 in comparison to the proposed budget
figures.
Tracy Catt made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Taylor to approve raising a bookkeeper position in the
Finance Department from a pay grade 16 to Sr. Book Keeper at pay grade of 18, effective October 1, 2014. Upon
voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilwoman Robinson reported the Keep West Memphis Beautiful 3`"Annual Clean-Up Blitz will be held
Saturday May, 3, 2014. Registration begins at 8:00 am at the Eugene Woods Civic Center, 212 E. Polk. Clean-
up is 8:30 until 12:00 noon. Refreshments provided at the end of clean up. Rain date is Saturday May 17, 2014.
A coordinated Electronic Waste Collection will be at Eugene Wood Civic Center from 8:00 until 1:00 p.m.
Councilwoman Taylor announced the Arkansas' Musical Passion Play"The Witness" is coming to the West
Memphis Civic Auditorium this Saturday, April 19, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Blues on Broadway,
sponsored by Main Street and Planning and Development, will be Thursday, April 24, 2014 from 11 until 2:00
p.m.at Regions Bank Plaza. There will be food trucks and live music performed by Infinity.
Mayor Johnson explained the city is running behind on trash pickups due to the extreme amount of clean-up
required from the ice storm. They have been working on Saturdays to catch up and will work the Good Friday
holiday and this Saturday and hopefully get back to normal trash pickups by Monday.
Councilwoman Taylor announced the Chamber of Commerce Business after Hours is today at First Community
Bank.
Councilman Mondy announced the Chamber of Commerce Gumbo Fest is this Saturday from noon until 8:00 at
Holiday Plaza Mall parking lot. He also said he is having a problem communicating with Park Director Lorenzo
Parker about getting a park done. He said the funds are in the budget, but nothing has been done. Mayor
Johnson is to talk to Lorenzo Parker, Parks Director about coming to a council meeting with an update.
Having no further business to come before the City Council, Councilman Pulliaum moved, second by
Councilwoman Taylor to adjourn. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The meeting adjourned at
2:00 p.m.
PASSED and APPROVED this 1St day of May, 2014.
WILLIAM H. HNSON, MAYOR
ATTEST:
PARA, CITY CLERK
Minutes prepared by: Cindy Greenwood, Sr. Deputy City Clerk
WEST MEMPHIS UTILITY COMMISSION
6441)‘ P 0 Box 1868 604 East Cooper
West Memphis, AR 72303
Phone (870) 732-7509 Fax (870) 732-7621
4/17/2014 2500 KVA 3 PHASE PADMOUNT TRANSFORMER
ARK. ELECTRIC ERMCO $31,872.00
WESCO COOPER $50,140.00
HD SUPPLY ABB $32,015.80
STUART IRBY CO. CG POWER $31,199.00
TECHLINE INC. HOWARD NO BID
UTILICOR GE $35,340.00
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