July 2, 2015 MINUTES
WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL
July 2, 2015
A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on Thursday, July 2, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. in the City
Council Chambers at City Hall, 205 S. Redding, West Memphis, Arkansas.
Invocation was given by Tom Momberg, Priest in Charge at Holy Cross Episcopal Church. Mayor Johnson called
the meeting to order at 1:35 p.m. Cindy Greenwood, Senior Deputy City Clerk called the roll. Those present
were: Mayor William H. Johnson, City Attorney David Peeples, City Treasurer Frank Martin and Councilors,
Melanie Hutchinson, Lorraine Robinson, Tracy Catt, James Pulliaum, Ramona Taylor, Helen Harris, Marco
McClendon and Willis Mondy. Absent was: Councilors: James Holt and Taz Tyrone. Quorum being present,
Mayor Johnson proceeded with the meeting.
PRESENTATION
Councilor Robinson presented Certificates of Appreciation to the volunteers who helped with the Keep West
Memphis Beautiful Clean-Up Blitz.
MINUTES
Councilor Catt moved, seconded by Councilor Pulliaum to dispense with the reading of the minutes of
June 18, 2015 City Council meeting and approve them as submitted. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous
to approve.
OLD BUSINESS
2nd Reading 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 SECOND time.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilor Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilor Taylor to suspend the rules and read R-1 and 0-1 by
title only. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
R-1 A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE RAILROAD ADVISORY/CONSULTING SERVICES AS
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND TO APPROVE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WEST
MEMPHIS AND STEVEN MCLAWS FOR RAILROAD ADVISORY/CONSULTING SERVICES, AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES
City Attorney Peeples read the Resolution. Councilor Taylor made a motion, seconded by Councilor Pulliaum to
approve the Resolution. Upon voice vote, voting was unanimous. The Resolution was adopted by a 2/3 vote as
required and assigned number 2081.
0-1 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1205
EAST BROADWAY, ALLOWING COMMERCIAL AMUSEMENT IN A C-1, COMMERCIAL DISTRICT OF THE
CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST time.
Councilor Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilor Taylor to add R-2 to the agenda. Upon voice vote, the
voting was unanimous.
R-2 A RESOLUTION IN OPPOSITION TO THE PLANNED CLOSING OF THE MEMPHIS-ARKANSAS
BRIDGE
City Attorney Peeples read the Resolution in its entirety. Councilor Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by
Councilor Taylor to approve. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The Resolution was adopted and
assigned No. 2082.
PERMISSION REQUEST
Councilor Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilor Taylor to approve the Planning Commission
recommendations as presented. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. (See attached)
At the May 21, 2015 City Council Meeting, the City Council voted to not proceed with the demotion of the Mayfair
Apartments after a request was made by a potential buyer of the property with a plan for the rehabilitation of the
property. Due to the attorney representing the clients not being able to make today's meeting, there was a
request for additional time. Councilor Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilor Mondy to table the matter
until the next City Council meeting. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilor Mondy announced on July 11th from 2:00 until 5:00 there will be a Stop the Violence Rally at Hightower
Park at 14th& Polk.
Council Taylor passed out a list of dates and times and locations there will be Community Meetings regarding the
re-opening of the hospital.
Councilor Robinson said for everyone to have a happy and safe July 4th holiday weekend and to please clean up
after yourself when shooting fireworks.
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
2:05 p.m.
PASSED and APPROVED this 16th day of July 2015.
WILLIAM H. JOHN ON, MAYOR
ATTEST:
-"'�""'PARA, CITY CLERK
Minutes prepared by Cindy Greenwood,Sr.Deputy City Clerk
CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS
West Memphis. Arkansas 72301
Planning and Development
Ph#(870)732-7520
MEMO
TO: Mayor William H. Johnson and City Council Members
FROM: Christine Byrd, Planning Commission Coordinator
DATE: June 26, 2015
RE: Recommendations from the Planning Commission meeting held on Wednesday,
June 24, 2015, to the Mayor and City Council, on Thursday, July 2, 2015.
I. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Special Use Permit, Application Cs#SUP-04-15—The West Memphis
Planning Commission recommended to grant a Special Use Permit request for the
property owner, Gwen Brown, represented by Mr. Johnny Hamilton, to allow
Commercial Amusement (pool tables) in a C-1, Commercial District.
(See Ordinance in packet.)
II. SUBDIVISIONS
A. Lot Consolidation Plat—Lot 25-A, M.L. Thompson's
3rd Addition, Application Case#SD-02-15 —The West Memphis Planning
Commission recommended to approve the Lot Consolidation Plat for G.W. Sorrells, for
the property located at 302-306 N. 6th Street Subdivision. This property is zoned C-1
Commercial.
Approval is subject to the following criteria:
1. Proper execution of all Certificates;
2. Installation of grading and drainage improvements as required by the Department
of Public Works;
3. Approval of the improvement plans by the West Memphis Utility Department, as
to easements;
Planning Commission Recommendations
June 26,2015
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4. Installation of storm water management requirements and other improvements, as
required by the City Engineer.
III. Medical Residence Annex Subdivision, 401 S. Rhodes,Plat, Application
Case#SD-03-15—The West Memphis Planning Commission recommended to approve
the Plat for Gary Masner and James R. Williford, property owners, for the property
located at 401 S. Rhodes. This property is currently zoned 0-1, Office.
Approval is subject to the following criteria:
1. Approval from the Fire Department in regards to Emergency Access.
2. Proper execution of all Certificates;
3. Installation of grading and drainage improvements as required by the Department
of Public Works;
4. Approval of the improvement plans by the West Memphis Utility Department, as
to easements;
5. Installation of storm water management requirements and other improvements, as
required by the City Engineer.
IV. OTHER BUSINESS
V. ADJOURNMENT
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