06/21/2018 MINUTES
WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 21, 2018
A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 1:30 p.m.
in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 205 S. Redding, West Memphis, Arkansas.
Invocation was given by Reverend and reporter for The Times John Rech, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance led by VFW representative Jim Fiveash. Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order. City
Clerk Phillip Para called the roll. Those present were: Mayor William H. Johnson, City Attorney Michael
Stephenson, C'ty Clerk Phillip Para, Councilmembers: James Pulliaum, Ramona Taylor, Helen Harris,
Marco McClendon, Willis Mondy, James Holt, Wayne Croom, Melanie Hutchinson, Lorraine Robinson,
and Tracy Catt Absent: City Treasurer Frank Martin. Quorum being present, Mayor Johnson
proceeded witl- the meeting.
MINUTES
Councilmember Catt made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Pulliaum to dispense with the
reading of the Minutes of June 7, 2018 City Council Meeting, and approve them as submitted. Upon
voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
OLD BUSINEf,S
2"d Reading 4N ORDINANCE TO REZONE A 609.92 ACRE TRACT OF LAND IN THE CITY OF
WEST MEMPHIS, LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY 1351-1983 N. AIRPORT ROAD FROM 1-1
LIMITED INDLSTRIAL DISTRICT TO (PUD) PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT WITH INDUSTRIAL
USES
City Attorney Stephenson read the Ordinance for the second time. Councilmember Croom made a
motion, seconded by Councilmember Pulliaum to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on the
third and final reading. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. City Attorney Stephenson read
the Ordinance for the third and final time. Councilmember Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by
Councilmember-Croom to adopt the Ordinance. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The
Ordinance waE adopted and assigned No. 2473.
2"d Reading AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE WEST MEMPHIS ZONING ORDINANCE 1988, AS
AMENDED, ARTICLE 11; SECTION 1-ZONING DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED, ADDING 1-I-M LIMITED
INDUSTRIAL I0ANUFACTURING DISTRICT; ARTICLE III; SECTION 3-INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS;
PARAGRAPH A-GENERAL DESCRIPTION, ADDING #1. B.1-I-M LIMITED INDUSTRIAL
MANUFACTU MING; PARAGRAPH B- PERMITTED USES, AND PARAGRAPH C- LOT, YARD AND
HEIGHT REGULATIONS
City Attorney S tephenson read the Ordinance for the second time. Councilmember Pulliaum made a
motion, seconded by Councilmember Taylor to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on the third
and final reading. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. City Attorney Stephenson read the
Ordinance for,lie third and final time. Councilmember Croom made a motion, seconded by
CouncilmembE.r Pulliaum to adopt the Ordinance. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The
Ordinance wa:. adopted and assigned No. 2474.
2nd Reading AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF WEST
MEMPHIS, LC CATED EAST OF AR 147 HWY, NORTH OF INTERSTATE 40 AND SOUTH OF AR
218 HWY FROM R-1 SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT, C-2 OPEN DISPLAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT,
AND CV CON 3ERVATIVE DISTRICT TO 1-1-M LIMITED INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURING
City Attorney .";tephenson read the Ordinance for the second time. Councilmember Pulliaum made a
motion, seconded by Councilmember Harris to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on the third
and final readi 7g. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. City Attorney Stephenson read the
Ordinance for :he third and final time. Councilmember Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by
Councilmember Taylor to adopt the Ordinance. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The
Ordinance wa: adopted and assigned No. 2475
NEW BUSINESS
Councilmember Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Mondy to suspend the rules
and read the til:le only of Resolution R-1, and Ordinance 0-1. Upon voice vote, the voting was
unanimous.
R-1 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SELECTION OF AN ARCHITECTURAL FIRM TO
PROVIDE DESIGN SERVICES REQUIRED TO PREPARE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND BID
DOCUMENTS TO ASSIST WITH THE PROPOSED REMODELING AND TO PROVIDE TYPICAL
CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FOR TILDEN RODGERS PARK, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES
City Attorney Stephenson read the Resolution. Councilmember Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by
Councilmember Taylor to adopt the Resolution. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The
Resolution was adopted and assigned No. 2169.
0-1 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING AN ADDITIONAL SIX (6) MONTH MORATORIUM ON THE
ENFORCEMENT OF CHAPTER 5.40 SOLICITORS, CHAPTER 5.42, SOLICITORS IN PRIVATE
RESIDENTAIL AREAS, AND CHAPTER 6.48, PEDDLING AND SOLICITING ON PRIVATE
RESIDENCES, OF THE WEST MEMPHIS MUNICIPAL CODE; MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND
PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES
City Attorney Stephenson read the Ordinance for the FIRST time. Councilmember Croom made a
motion, seconded by Councilmember Pulliaum to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on the
second reading. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. City Attorney Stephenson read the
Ordinance for the second time. Councilmember Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilmember
Taylor to further suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on the third and final reading. Upon voice
vote, the voting was unanimous. City Attorney Stephenson read the Ordinance for the third and final
time. Councilmember Catt made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Pulliaum to adopt the
Ordinance. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The Ordinance was adopted and assigned
No. 2476. Councilmember Taylor made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Croom to adopt the
Emergency Clause Section 5. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The Ordinance and the
Emergency Clause was adopted.
PERMISSION REQUESTS
Councilmember Taylor made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Pulliaum to give permission for
Mayor Johnson to sign a third-party collection services agreement by and between West Memphis Fire
Department and Professional Credit Management, Inc. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
Councilmember Taylor made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Pulliaum to table permission for
Mayor Johnson to sign an agreement by and between Civic Plus, Inc., and West Memphis Advertising
& Promotion Commission indefinitely. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. Mayor Johnson
explained this will be done by Ordinance at the next City Council Meeting.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Airport Commission - Councilmember Robinson reported the FASA notified the Airport that there were
2 trees that are raising the minimums by 20 feet. The Commission decided to add this to our CIP to try
and get reimbursement for the removal of the trees thru a grant. After looking at the cost estimates for
water service options to get the restroom in hangar 4 repaired, the Commission requested Candra ask
someone from West Memphis Utilities to come to the next commission meeting for clarity on the project
for water service options.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Robinson reported the Clean-up Blitz will be this Saturday, June 23 and encouraged
everyone to come out and help. Refreshments will be provided afterwards.
Councilmember Catt asked Assistant Chief Jones and two EMT's with the West Memphis Fire
Department to come forward and give a demonstration on three new pieces of equipment that were
purchased with Act 833 funds. Chief Jones explained these devices gives them some abilities that they
did not have previously that assist them when they respond to a wreck on the interstate or the bridge.
The battery-operated equipment is like the "Jaws of Life" but is easier to get to and from the accident.
Mayor Johnson recognized the Crittenden County Leadership Group in the audience.
Councilmember Mondy announced the Police Commission will be having a called meeting soon to
meet with Police Chief Donald Oakes, Judge Thorne and Second Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney
Scott Ellington to discuss the crime issues in West Memphis. One of the issues they would like to
address is after the West Memphis Police make an arrest they are immediately being released on
bond.
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Councilmembe-Taylor announced that West Memphis was recognized at the Arkansas Municipal
League Conferomce in Little Rock last week for having the largest delegation of Department Heads and
City Officials in attendance for the third year in a row. She also announced Freedom Fest is next Friday
night June 27th, from 5 until 9 at Tilden Rodgers Park. Fireworks will be at 9:00.
City Clerk Philli:> Para announced the Chamber Business After Hours is tonight from 5 until 7 at ASU
Mid-South North-i Campus at the Kitchen Incubator.
Councilmembe-- Hutchinson expressed that the public is unaware of a lot of situations that happen
behind the scenes of the city. She said she witnessed an incident at City Hall yesterday with City
Attorney Steph:Anson and thanked him how he handled the situation with dignity. She also announced
the funeral for the 15-year-old child that was killed a week ago was this Saturday and wanted to send
condolences tc the family on behalf of the City of West Memphis.
Councilmember Pulliaum announced he looked forward to seeing all the Mayoral Candidates and
Leadership Group at the Cleanup Blitz Saturday morning.
CITIZENS REQUESTS
Rhonda Lester with the Arkansas Department of Human Services Division of Services for the Blind
informed the public of the services that can be provided to the blind, severely visually impaired, or those
losing their visi_in.
Having no furtf•er business to come before the Council, Councilmember Pulliaum made a motion,
seconded by Councilmember Taylor to adjourn. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The
meeting adjourned at 2:05 p.m.
PASSED and iaPPROVED this 5TH day of JULY 2018.
�Y < dt.... �.✓WILLIAM H.H. JOHNSON, MAYOR
ATTEST:
PHILLIP PAT , CITY CLERK
Minutes prepared by: Cindy Greenwood, Sr. Deputy City Clerk