June 18, 2015 MINUTES
WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL
June 18,2015
A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on Thursday, June 18, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. in the
City Council Chambers at City Hall, 205 S. Redding, West Memphis, Arkansas.
Invocation was given by John Rech. 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, Taz Tyrone, Melanie Hutchinson, Lorraine Robinson, Tracy
Catt, James Pulliaum, Ramona Taylor, Helen Harris, and Willis Mondy. Absent was: Marco McClendon.
Quorum being present, Mayor Johnson proceeded with the meeting.
L Mayor Johnson acknowledged and welcomed the 2015 Adult Leadership Program from the West Memphis
Chamber of Commerce.
BID OPENINGS
Councilor Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilor Taylor to add a Bid Opening for WM Utility
Commission to the agenda. Upon voice vote,the voting was unanimous to add item.
Bids for West Memphis Utility SCADA were open and copies of the bid were given to the City Council. Councilor
Robinson made a motion,seconded by Councilor Taylor to accept bids and refer to Utility Commission for final
disposition. Upon voice vote,the voting was unanimous. (See attached copy)
MINUTES
Councilor Catt moved, seconded by Councilor Pulliaum to dispense with the reading of the minutes of
June 4, 2015 City Council meeting and approve them as submitted. Upon voice vote,the voting was unanimous
to approve.
OLD BUSINESS
3"d Reading AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
108 DOVER ROAD ALLOWING AN APARTMENT IN A C-1,COMMERCIAL DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF
WEST MEMPHIS.
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the THIRD time. Councilor Taylor made a motion, seconded by
Councilor Tyrone to approve the Ordinance. Upon voice vote,the voting was unanimous. The Ordinance was
approved and given number 2381.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilor Pulllaum made a motion, seconded by Councilor Taylor to suspend the rules and read by title only of R-
1 and 0-1. Upon voice vote,the voting was unanimous.
R-1 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE MASTER
PLAN UPDATE AND AGIS SURVEY FOR THE WEST MEMPHIS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT,AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
City Attorney Peeples read the Resolution. Councilor Robinson made a motion, seconded by Councilor Pulliaum
to approve the Resolution. Upon voice vote, voting was unanimous. The Resolution was adopted and assigned
number 2080.
0-1 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 11.08.048 OF THE WEST MEMPHIS MUNICIPAL CODE TO
PROHIBIT THE PARKING OF MOTOR VEHICLES ON ANY UNPAVED PORTION OF A FRONT OR SIDE
YARD IN ANY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT IN THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST time.
PERMISSION REQUEST
Mayor Johnson asked for permission to close The Roberta Jackson Neighborhood Center. Mayor Johnson
explained that the building is in need of major repair and is a safety hazard to the public. Councilor Pulliaum
made a motion, seconded by Councilor Hutchinson to close Roberta Jackson Neighborhood Center at 1300 Polk.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Police Commission: Councilor Mondy reported that Police Commission met in a morning meeting and discussed
stationary pole cameras for different areas of the City for safety measures. Police Commission will be meeting
with the Public Works Commission to set dates and location of the cameras.
Airport Commission: Councilor Robinson reported that construction on the north Apron has been completed, and
the Airport will be finalizing all associated reports to close out this project within the next few weeks. Airport
Commission approved Chairman Pike to sign the contract for APAC to perform the Asphalt Pavement Rehab
project. We anticipate construction beginning the first week of July. This project is being funded by the AR
Department of Aeronautics and Airport funding, and includes rehabilitation of pavement surrounding south T-
Hangers,airport entry roads and parking lots. SW Region FAA Airports Division has agreed to allocate funding to
move the 20 year Master Plan update and AGIS forward one year. The Airport is preparing the Grant Application
for submission to FAA by July 1st. Airport Commission voted to authorize the purchase of a replacement acement Courtesy
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Johnson announced that Dorothy Taylor is recovering wonderfully at Little Rock Hospital from surgery.
Dorothy has been an employee of the City for thirty-seven years. Mayor Johnson ask that everyone keep Dorothy
in their prayers as she recovers.
Having no further business to come before the City Council, Councilor Taylor moved, second by Councilor
Pulliaum to adjourn. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The meeting adjourned at
2:10 p.m.
PASSED and APPROVED this_2nd_day of July 2015.
ATTEST: WILLIAM H. JOHNSON, MAYOR
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PHILLIP P RA, CITY CLERK
Minutes prepared by: Tracy Camper,Jr.Deputy City Clerk
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