May 1, 2003MINUTES
WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL
MAY 1, 2003
A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on May 1, 2003 at 1:30 p.m. in
the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 205 S. Redding, West Memphis, Arkansas. Mayor
William H. Johnson presided.
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. Reverend David Moose of Rosewood
United Methodist Church offered prayer. Cindy Greenwood, Senior Deputy City Clerk called the
roll. Those present were: Mayor William H. Johnson, City Attorney David Peeples, City
Treasurer Frank Martin, Councilors: Marco McClendon, Reverend Heenan Coleman, James Holt,
Harold Thomas, James Pulliaum, Lorraine Robinson, Clarence Davis, Gheric Bruce, Ramona
Taylor, and A/ Felton. City Clerk Phillip Para was late (1:45). Mayor Johnson declared a quorum
present and proceeded with the agenda.
BID OPENINGS
Bids for West Memphis Utilities Area Clearing of Trees in Power lines were opened at 1:00 p.m.
and copies of the bid tabulation sheet were given to the council. Councilor Pulliaum moved,
seconded by Councilor Coleman to refer the bids to the Utility Commission for final disposition.
Alderman Pulliaum questioned why only these areas were bid. Mayor Johnson stated they were
bid by the section rather than the by the pound. John Rimmer, General Manager of West
Memphis Utilities explained they were bid out in sections so that they could pick any one, two or
all three of them. Alderman Felton questioned why the east sections of the city were not bid.
Mayor Johnson stated east sections of the city were bid and cleared last year. Alderman
Pulliaum amended his motion referring the bids to John Rimmer so that he may check into the
boundary questions and report back at the next council meeting before the bids are awarded.
Councilor Coleman seconded the amendment. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
(See attached bid sheet)
MINUTES
Councilor Davis moved, seconded by Councilor Bruce to dispense with the reading of the
minutes of April 17, 2003 and to approve as submitted. Upon voice vote, the voting was
unanimous. The motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS None
NEW BUSINESS
Councilor Pulliaum moved, seconded by Councilor Robinson to suspend the rules and the titles
only be read of Ordinance O-1 and O-2. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
O-7 An Ordinance approving the sewer connection and treatment agreement between the
City of Wesf Memphis and Crittenden County Suburban Improvement District No. 3 and
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement of behalf of the City of West
Memphis and for other purposes.
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST time. Pulliaum moved, seconded by
Robinson to suspend the rules and the Ordinance be placed on its second reading. Upon voice
vote, the voting was unanimous. City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the SECOND
time. Pulliaum moved, seconded by Robinson to further suspend the rules and the Ordinance
be placed on its third reading. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. City Attorney
Peeples read the Ordinance for the THIRD and FINAL time. Davis moved, seconded by
McClendon to approve the ordinance. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The
Ordinance was assigned Number 2069.
O-2 An Ordinance waiving competitive bidding for the purchase of surveillance equipment,
and for other purposes.
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST time. Pulliaum moved, seconded by
Robinson to suspend the rules and the Ordinance be placed on its second reading. Upon voice
vote, the voting was unanimous. City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the SECOND
time. Thomas moved, seconded by Holt to further suspend the rules and the Ordinance be
placed on its thirci reading. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. City Attorney Peeples
read the Ordinance for the THIRD and FINAL time. Davis moved, seconded by Thomas to
approve the ordinance. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The Ordinance was
assigned Number 2070.
PERMISSION REQUESTS
Councilor Thomas moved, seconded by Councilor Pulliaum to approve the amendments to the
Policy and Procedures Manual for the West Memphis Police Department as presented. Upon
voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The motion carried. (See attached)
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilor Taylor reported the Insurance Committee met and reviewed the usage of insurance for
the first quarter of the year.
Councilor Robinson said it was now Spring time and asked all of her constituents in she and
Alderman McClendon's ward, to clean-up, paint-up, and fix-up their property so that area can be
something to be proud of and increase their property value. Alderman McClendon asked that
after garbage is picked up for everyone to please put their containers in the back yard.
Alderman Thomas recognized Sergeant Vaughn, who was in the audience, was announced that
he was promoted to Lieutenant this moming. Mayor Johnson also announced that Billy Sanders,
sitting next to Lieutenant Vaughn, was promoted to Captain this moming.
Councilor Coleman reported the Police Commission met and said the surveillance equipment
purchased was paid with grant money, discussed drug bust procedures, and discussed that
landlords that own property that drug activity continues that their property can be seized. He also
reported the Police Department is seeking employees.
Councilor Taylor reported the FEMA, °Project Impact°, at Fire Station #2 the work is progressing
nicely. Councilor Pulliaum reported that there is a huge crack in the wall of Fire Station #4.
Councilor Felton reported the new Communication Center at the Police Department is set to go
on line Monday moming at 9:00 a.m.
Councilor Davis reported the Budget Committee is scheduled to meet Tuesday, May 6th at noon
at City Hall.
CITIZENS REQUESTS None
Having no further business to come before the City Council, Councilor Pulliaum moved,
seconded by Councilor Davis to adjourn. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The
meeting adjourned at 1:48 p.m.
PASSED and APPROVED this ~~ day of May, 2003.
WILLIAM H. JOHNSO AYOR
ATTEST:
PHILL RA, CITY CLERK
Minutes prepared by:
Cindy Green , Sr. Deputy Clerk
WEST MEMPHIS UTILITIES
AREA CLEARING OF TREES IN POWER LINES
05-01-03
ASPLUNDH TREE SERVICE
1. MISSOURI ST. TO RICH RD. ~ Z ~ ~ sc:~, J
2. MISSOURI ST. TO LEHR ST. ~ J, SJ ~? : A(~
3. 7th ST. TO 14th ST. ~ ~ ~ ~` ~ -•
DEVINEY CONSTRUCTION
1. MISSOURI ST. TO RICH RD. ~~ ~ -5~~ ` `' `~
2. MISSOURI ST. TO LEHR ST. .35. ~ D ;) , D
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3. 7th ST. TO 14th ST. ~ ~ ~ ` ' °'~
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1. MISSOURI ST. TO RICH RD.
2. MISSOURI ST. TO LEHR ST.
3. 7th ST. TO 14th ST
WEST' MEMPHLS POLICE DEPARTMENT
,POI,,ICY AND PROCEDURES
SECTION: Employee Probation Period
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The parpase of this polity is to establish standards for aU new erapioyeea appointed
or ezisting employees promoted to xuccessfiulty comply with The Commission oq
Law Enforcement Standards aad Training prabatioeearY period.
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The objective of this policy is to establish standards asset forth by for Co~aanuiasion
on Law Enforcement Standarcii and Training probationary period for all empMyees
appointed er promoted eiehed`urg, the Chief of Police, to determine if eerviy hired
employers err promoted employees shoald be retained in their assigc~ed posiotions.
gQL.XCY:
It is We policy of the West Nlcazphis Police Department effective Apri} 15, 20f13, that
all newig bared employees ]deed blow the )evd of department head (Chief of Police)
wdi be required to auceessl'uBy cva~splett tbt Camnrission on Law EatoreeaoeeAt
Standards and Training probationary period of aot less thaet twdvc (12) calendar
moat[=s frose the date of employment (CLEST 14laeeual -Regulation 1003).
Every employcc wino is promoted or appointed as as assistant department head
(Asst. Chief), aaidd!te a~gtnareset or supervisory position is required to
satisfacioriiy eAmpkte a prebAtionxry period of not less bean su (6) calendar
month from the date of promotion or appointment.
'loo employer will be given and extended probationary period beyond the required
probation, without approval of the department bead (Chief of Pvlice~.
It shall be a# the discretion of tine department head (Chief of Police) to recommend
to the 1Vlayor the termination of an emptopee or reduce the rank of a promoted
employee ~vho leas not met the minimum, requirements or goals of the department,
witiein tht probatioea,rr period.
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Robert Paudert
Chief of Police Chstpter i- Section 15
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPiVIENT
205 S. Rcdding • P.O. Box 1718 • W'tst ~tamphis. Arkama; 7?303 • (870) 731-75'_0 • Fax f870) 73?-760
MEMO
TO: Mayor William H. Johnson and City Council Members
FROM: Christine Byrd, Planning Commission Coordinator
DATE: May 9, 2003
RE: Recommendations from the regular scheduled Planning Commission meeting held on
Wednesday, April 30, 2003, to the Mayor and City Council, on Thursday, May 15, 2003.
I) Zoning Text Amendment Cas~ Amendment, Case# ZTA-01 03~presented by the City of
recommended approval of Zoning T
West Memphis Planning and Development Department, in regards to manufactured homes.
(See Ordinance Prepared )
2.) Rezone Ayplication,-for 109 W Cooper Case# Z-02-03 and Renlat Compress
Subdivision 109 West Cooper Case# SD-02-03. -These cases were withdrawn by the
applicant, Mr. Jim Pugh, Pugh Properties.
3. Ren_ lat o_f Ingram Blvd. Bar~tist Church Subdivision 3D5 Ingram Blvd,
Case# SD-03-03 -This case was presented by the property owner Ingram Boulevard Baptist
Church, represented by Mr. Eddie Brawley, Brawley Consulting Engineers, for the property
~rr located at 305 Ingram Blvd. This property contains approximately 7.9 acres and was replatted
into 2 lots. Lot 1, contains 5.09 acres and Lot 2, contains 2.0 acres. The replat was approved
subject to the following criteria:
Proper execution of all Certificates;
2, Approval of the City Engineer in regards to grading and drainage;
;. Approval of the improvement plan by the West Memphis Utility Department as to
easements;
4. Installation of improvements, as required by the City Engineer.
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