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AGENDA
WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 7, 2016
PRAYER:
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
BID OPENING:
MINUTES: APPROVE OR CORRECT MINUTES OF:
MARCH 17, 2016
PROCLAMATION: MAYOR JOHNSON-
PROCLAIMING APRIL AS FAIR HOUSING MONTH
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS: R-1 A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE CONDEMNATION AND
REMOVAL OF HOUSES, BUILDINGS AND/OR RESIDENTIAL
STRUCTURES CONSTITUTING A NUISANCE WITHIN THE CITY
OF WEST MEMPHIS CORPORATE LIMITS
PERMISSION
REQUEST:
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
APPOINTMENTS:
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
CITIZENS REQUEST:
ADJOURNMENT:
MINUTES
WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 17, 2016
A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at 1:30 p.m.
in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 205 S. Redding, West Memphis, Arkansas.
Invocation was given by Pastor John Rech. Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 1:35 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: Ramona Taylor, Helen Harris, Willis Mondy,
James Holt, Taz Tyrone, Melanie Hutchinson, Lorraine Robinson, Tracy Catt, and James Pulliaum.
Absent was: Councilor Marco McClendon. Quorum being present, Mayor Johnson proceeded with the
meeting.
BID OPENING
Bids for West Memphis Utilities- 1.)Tree Trimming in the City of West Memphis, 2.) 2016 Brush Chipper,
3). 45 ft. Telescopic Articulating Areal Device Material Handling Bucket Truck, 4.) (1) 500KVA 3 Phase
Padmount Transformer 14400-120/201 Volts with Taps Down, and 5.) (2) 1000 KVA 3 Phase Padmount
Transformers 14400-277/480 Volts with Taps Down were opened at 1:00 and tabulations were given to
the City Council to review. Councilor Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilor Taylor to accept
the bids and refer them to the Utility Commission for final disposition. Upon voice vote, the voting was
unanimous.
PRESENTATION BY SENATOR KEITH INGRAM
Senator Ingram presented a commemorative Proclamation from the Arkansas Senate to the family of Mr.
Bob McGinnis honoring his life and service as a State Representative in the Arkansas Legislature for 20
years and his many contributions to his community.
MINUTES
Councilor Catt moved, seconded by Councilor Pulliaum to dispense with the reading of the minutes of
March 3, 2016 City Council meeting and approve them as submitted. Upon voice vote, the voting was
unanimous to approve.
OLD BUSINESS
3rd Reading AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION FIVE OF ORDINANCE 2361 REGARDING
THE SALARY FOR THE OFFICE OF CITY CLERK AND TO AMEND THE SALARY FOR THE OFFICE
OF CITY TREASURER FOR THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the THIRD AND FINAL time. Councilor Pulliaum made a
motion, seconded by Councilor Taylor to approve. Upon voice vote the voting was unanimous. The
Ordinance was adopted and assigned No. 2402.
3rd Reading AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 8.04.120 OF THE WEST MEMPHIS
MUNICIPAL CODE, TO SET GARBAGE COLLECTION FEES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the THIRD AND FINAL the time. Councilor Pulliaum made
a motion, seconded by Councilor Taylor to approve. Upon voice vote the voting was unanimous. The
Ordinance was adopted and assigned No. 2403.
3rd Reading AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 401 GLEN BAILEY DRIVE, ALLOWING A 125' MONOPOLE COMMUNICATION
TOWER IN AN I-1, INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT FOR ENTERGY
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the THIRD AND FINAL time. Councilor Pulliaum made a
motion, seconded by Councilor Taylor to approve. Upon voice vote the voting was unanimous. The
Ordinance was adopted and assigned No. 2404.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilor Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilor Taylor to suspend the rules and read the title
only of R-1. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
R-1 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A
VISA CORPORATE CREDIT CARD IN THE NAME OF KENNETH JOHNSON AS PURCHASING
AGENT FOR THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
City Attorney Peeples read the Resolution. Councilor Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilor
Hutchinson to approve. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The Resolution was approved and
assigned No. 2101.
PERMISSION REQUESTS
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Airport Commission—Councilor Robinson reported highlights from the meeting held on March 17th
Stacey Morris, Engineer, reported that the Public Meeting that kicked off the Airport's 20 year planning
process was well attended. Once a draft plan update is prepared, a second Public Meeting will be
scheduled for public review and comment. City Attorney Peeples reviewed the License Agreement for
upgraded software to process credit card transactions. The Airport Commission voted unanimously to
renew the Airport's Farm Lease with Malone & Sons Farms. Saturday April 9th there will be a Pilot Fly-In
at the Airport. During this event the Memphis EAA Chapter wants to provide free airplane rides to
students between the ages of 8 & 18, through the Young Eagles Program.
Having no further business to come before the Council, Councilor Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by
Councilor Taylor to adjourn. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 1:42
pm.
Passed and approved this7th day of April, 2016.
Mayor William H. Johnson
ATTEST:
Phillip Para, City Clerk
Minutes prepared by Cindy Greenwood, Sr. Deputy City