May 15, 2003MINUTES
WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL
MAY 15, 2003
A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on May 15, 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. Sidney Runnels, Director of Economic
Development offered prayer. Phillip Para, City Clerk called the roll. Those present were: Mayor
1Mlliam H. Johnson, City Attorney David Peeples, City Treasurer Frank Martin, Councilors: ,
James Holt, Harold Thomas, James Pulliaum, Lorraine Robinson, Clarence Davis, Ramona
Taylor, and AI Felton. Absent: Reverend Herman Coleman, Gheric Bruce, and Marco
McClendon. Mayor Johnson declared a quorum present and proceeded with the agenda.
BID OPENINGS None
Mayor Johnson read and presented a Proclamation honoring the West Memphis Senior High
Lady Blue Devils Basketball Team for winning the state championship. He proclaimed Thursday,
May 15, 2003 as "West Memphis Senior High Lady Blue Devils Day" and expressed how well
these young ladies represented West Memphis on and off the court. Mayor Johnson also said
the team has an accumulative 3.8 grade point average.
MINUTES
Councilor Pulliaum moved, seconded by Councilor Holt to dispense with the reading of the
minutes of May 1, 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 title
only of Ordinance O-1 be read. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
O-1 An Ordinance to amend Zoning Ordinance 1988, Article 111- Specific District Regulations,
Section 1, Residential Districts; Paragraph 8, Uses Permitted; No. 1, Residential Uses; and
Article V, Special Provisions; Section 20, Manufactured Homes; Paragraph A, B, C, D, and E,
and for other purposes
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST time.
Alderman Pulliaum asked if there was going to be any Public Hearings regarding this. Mayor
Johnson said the Planning Commission held a Public Hearting before approving it, but he asked
that if any one had concerns regarding this matter, to contact Planning & Development.
PERMISSION REQUESTS
Councilor Pulliaum moved, seconded by Councilor Taylor to approve payment of $56,336.67 to
OMI for the month of May. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The motion carried.
Councilor Pulliaum moved, seconded by Councilor Holt to approve the Planning Commission
recommendations as submitted. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. (See attached)
Councilor Taylor moved, seconded by Councilor Holt to add permission to pay Frank A. Rogers
to the agenda. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
Councilor Pulliaum moved, seconded by Councilor Taylor to pay Frank A. Rogers $62,034.00 for
Project Impact work done at Fire Station #2. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
i Councilor Felton reported the Public Works Committee met and the parking situation at the City
Shop has been remedied. They reviewed the signs erected on S 7th and S. 8th Street and said
~ the police are still issuing warnings at this time. They also resolved a complaint from a local
business regarding dumpster service.
Councilor Robinson reported the Airport Commission met and discussed on-going projects.
Councilor Thomas reported the Utility Commission met briefly, no items to be brought to council.
CITIZENS REQUESTS None
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Alderman Felton stated there are seven members on the Utility Commission of which six
members terms had expired. He requested that r~sum~'s be submitted before the next meeting.
Mayor Johnson asked that r~sum~'s be submitted to his secretary, Dorothy Wallace, by Monday,
noon, prior to the next council meeting.
Having no further business to come before the City Council, Councilor Pulliaum moved,
seconded by Councilor Robinson to adjourn. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The
meeting adjourned at 1:45 p.m.
PASSED and APPROVED this ~ day of June, 2003.
WILLIAM H. JOHNS ,MAYOR
ATTEST:
PHILLI ,CITY CLERK
Minutes prepared by:
Cindy Greenw od, Sr. Deputy Clerk