11/07/2019 MINUTES
WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL
November 07,2019
A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on Thursday, November 7, 2019,
at 100 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 205 S. Redding,West Memphis, Arkansas.
Invocation was given by Council Member, Helen Harris followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led
by Council Member Croom Mayor Marco McClendon called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.
Sr. Deputy City Clerk, Patricia Lane, called the roll. Those present were, Mayor Marco
McClendon City Attorney Michael Stephenson, City Treasurer Frank Martin and Council Member,
Tracy Catt, Wayne Croom, Helen Horns,lames Holt, Lorraine Mohammed, David Murray, Willis
Mandy,lames Pulliaum and Charles Wheeless. Absent were Melanie Hutchinson Quorum being
present Mayor McClendon proceeded with the meeting.
BID OPENINGS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT-DEMOLITION MARIE HEAD
Council Member Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Council Member Wheeless to table the
bids until the next Council meeting on November 21, 2019. Council will schedule a work session
to discuss the bids. Upon voice vote,the voting was unanimous.
MINUTES:
Council Member Pulliaum moved, seconded by Council Member Catt to dispense with the
reading of the minutes of October 17, 2019 City Council Meeting and approve them as
submitted. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to approve.
OLD BUSINESS
0-2 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING AN EXTENSION OF THE MORATORIUM ON THE ISSURANCE OF
` ANY NEW CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY FOR USED AUTOMOBILE RELATED BUSSINESS
INCLUDING AUTO REPAIR GARAGES:AUTOMOBILE/TRUCK SALES, USED; AUTOMOBILE
WRECKING, SALVAGE OR JUNKYARDS; AUTOMOBILE PAINTING OR BODY REBUILDING SHOP;
AUTO WRECKER SERVICES; BOATS/MARINE RENTAL REPAIR OR SALES, USED; AND MOTOR
CYCLE SALES AND SERVICE, USED; AND, OTHER LIKE FACILITIES IN THE CITY OF WEST
MEMPHIS UNTIL DECEMBER 20,2019 MAKING VARIOUS FINDING AND PROVISIONS RELATED
TO THE SUBJECT, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Council Member Pulhaum made a motion, seconded by Council Member Croom to table 0-2
Indefinitely. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.The Ordinance was TABLED
INDEFINATELY.
NEW BUSINESS:
Council Member Pulhaum made a motion seconded by Council Member Wheeless to read 0-1
0-2 and 0-3 by title only. Upon voice vote, the vote was unanimous.
0-1 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR 806 AUBURN AVE, PERMITTING
A GREENHOUSE IN A R-1 FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.
LCity Attorney Stephenson read the Ordinance for the FIRST time by title only.
0-2 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR 1105 BALFOUR, PERMITTING A
COMMUNICATION TOWER IN A R-1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.
City Attorney Stephenson read the Ordinance for the FIRST time by title only.
0-3 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED ON
BILL'S GRILL RD., PERMITTING A COMMUNICATIONS TOWER IN A C-2 OPEN DISPLAY
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
City Attorney Stephenson read the Ordinance for the FIRST time by title only
PERMISSION REQUEST:
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS(MATERIAL IN PACKETS)
Council Member Pulliaum made a motion seconded by Council Member Mohammad to accept
the Planning Commission recommendations Discussion followed. Mayor McClendon asked for
a roll call vote. Sr. Deputy Clerk, Patricia Lane called role. The vote was a follow:
YES: Council Members Catt, Holt, Mohammad, Mondy Murray
NO: Council Members Croom, Harris, Wheeless
ABSTAIN Council Member Pulliaum
ABSENT Council Member Hutchinson
With 5 yes votes,3 no votes 1 abstention and 1 absent, the motion to accept the Planning
Commission recommendations passed.
Council Member Hutchinson came into Council at 1:15pm
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
APPOINMENTS:
AIRPORT COMMISION APPOINTMENT M.DON UNDERWOOD (SEE MATERIAL IN PACKETS)
APPOINTED BY WAYNE CROOM
Council Member Pulliam made a motion seconded by Council Member Catt to accept the
appointment of M Don Underwood to the Airport Commission. Upon voice vote, the voting was
unanimous to approve.
PUBLIC WORKS
Council Member Mohammad presented the public works report. The Public Works Committee
discussed the RJN Inc hydraulic drainage system. The Commission also approved the purchase
of a new flushing pump for the donated truck.
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor McClendon recognized Council Member Pulliaum and Council Member Croom for their
years of service and sacrifice to our country in the military. Mayor McClendon also recognize
former Mayor, William H Johnson for his dedication to the City of West Memphis and for his
service to our country in the United States Navy. The Mayors. Son,Joel Johnson. accepted the
plaque on behalf of his father. Mayor McClendon asked for a moment of silence in honor of
recognition of all Veterans. The West Memphis honor guard presented arms and Ms Keya
Buchannan sung the National Anthem. Mayor McClendon asked VFW Representative,Jim
Fiveash to speak on the behalf of Veterans. Mr. Fiveash said that many men were called, and
many answered the call, some returned home, but many did not. Mr. Fiveash said that they all
fought for freedom and the right of free speech and that he stands for the rights of free speech
and the right to kneel should they choose to. Mr. Fiveash asked everyone to remember the
sacrifices others made, so that we would have the rights to choose and that we should not take
it for granted.
ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor McClendon recognized the Youth from Junior Leadership.
CITIZEN REQUEST: NONE
Mayor McClendon allowed the appointed Mayor for the day, Ms. Cadence Sudbury to close out
the Council meeting
Mayor of the day Cadence Sudbury stated having no further business to come before the City
Council, Appointed Junior Leadership Council Member Destiny Weatherspoon, moved,
seconded by Appointed Junior Leadership Council Member Maggie McCollum to adjourn. Upon
voice vote,the voting was unanimous. The meeting Was adjourned at 1:40 p.m.
PASSED and APPROVED this 21r day of November 2019.
ARCO MCCLENDON, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CERAV, CITY CLERK
Minutes prepared by, Starr Kelly, Jr. Deputy City Clerk