July 17, 2014 MINUTES
WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL
July 17,2014
A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on Thursday, July 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 Brother Larry Brown of the 8th Street Mission. Mayor Johnson called the meeting
to order at 1:35p.m. Tracy Camper, Jr Deputy City Clerk, called the roll. Those present were: Mayor
William H. Johnson, City Attorney David Peeples, City Treasurer Frank Martin and Councilors, Willis
Mondy, James Holt, Melanie Hutchinson, Lorraine Robinson, Tracy Catt, James Pulliaum, Ramona Taylor
and Marco McClendon. Those absent were: Taz Tyrone and Herman Coleman. Quorum being present,
Mayor Johnson proceeded with the meeting.
BID OPENDING
Bids for Manhole Rehabilitation for Basins 17, 3 and 4 were opened at 1:00pm and bid tally sheets were given to
the City Council. Councilor Catt made a motion, seconded by Councilor Pulliaum to accept the bids and refer to
the Utility Commission 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
July 3rd, 2014 City Council meeting and approve them as submitted. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous
to approve.
OLD BUSINESS
3rd 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,
COMMERICAL DISTRICT.
Councilor Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilor Taylor to table it to the next regular meeting. Mayor
Johnson explained there are several items still not completed that are required to receive this permit. Upon voice
vote, voting was unanimous.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilor Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilor Mondy to suspend the rules and read 0-1, 0-2 by title
only. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
0-1 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 14.52.120 OF THE WEST MEMPHIS MUNICPAL CODE
REGARDING THE FREQUENCY OF EVALUATIONS FOR ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE/SLUG DISCHARGE
CONTROL PLANS,AND FOR OTHER PUPOSES.
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST time. The Ordinance will be on the second reading at the
next City Council meeting.
0-2 AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH THE MINIMUM MONTHLY RATE FOR EIGHT INCH WATER
METERS IN THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST time. The Ordinance will be on the second reading at the
next City Council Meeting.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
AIRPORT COMMISSION: Councilor Robinson reported all paperwork has been submitted to FAA for pending
AlP Grant#25 (Rehabilitation of North Apron). The low bid was slightly higher than the original funding
commitment. The Arkansas Department of Aeronautics announced an increase in funding limits for their Airport
Aid Grant Program. All monies funding these grants are generated by aviation taxes. Lynda Avery updated the
commission on completed and scheduled building and infrastructure maintenance and improvements.
FIRE COMMISSION: Councilor Catt reported that our Fire Department will be hosting the Fire Academy classes
over the next month. EMS collections as of July 1st were$182,989.77. Ambulance Service got approximately
601 calls while the hospital was down and about 164 calls we couldn't field that were transferred to the private
services. Average time on calls while hospital was down is about 2 hours. Normal time when hospital is running
is about 30 minutes.
PERMISSION REQUEST
Councilor Taylor made a motion, seconded by Councilor Pulliaum to approve the distribution of the following
Charity Days Funds.
Councildr Catt--the entire portion of$856.08 to K.I.C.K
Councilor Robinson—the amount of$456.09 to K.I.C.K
Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
ANNOUNCEMENT:
Mayor Johnson acknowledges Cargil Inc. and the$45 million investment they are prepared to make in our
community. This corresponds with the approval to dig dirt behind Westwood Acres. The dirt will be used by
Cargill.
Mayor Johnson acknowledges the 2013-2014 Leadership Class who were in attendance.
Councilor Pulliaum announced there will be another public meeting on the Dry Basin in the near future.
City Treasure Martin announced that our new coverage for building insurance has been cut in half due to our
Class 1 Rating.
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
1:55 p.m.
PASSED and APPROVED this_7th_day of August 2014.
WILLIAM H. JOHNSON, MAYOR
ATTEST:
PHIL P PARA, CITY CLERK
Minutes prepared by: Tracy Camper,Jr.Deputy City Clerk
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