September 4, 2003MINUTES
WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 4, 2003
A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on September 4, 2003 at 1:30
p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 205 S. Redding, West Memphis, Arkansas. Due
to the illness of Mayor William H. Johnson, Councilor Pulliaum moved, seconded by Councilor
Davis to elect Councilor AI Felton to preside over the meeting. Upon voice vote, the voting was
unanimous.
Councilor Felton called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. Reverend Herman Coleman offered
prayer. Phillip Para, City Clerk called the roll. Those present were: City Attorney David Peeples,
City Treasurer Frank Martin, Councilors: Ramona Taylor, Al Felton, Marco McClendon, Heenan
Coleman, James Holt, Harold Thomas, James Pulliaum, Lorraine Robinson, Clarence Davis, and
Ghenc Bruce. Councilor Felton declared a quorum present and proceeded with the agenda.
BID OPENINGS
Bids for the West Memphis Utility Commission TV Camera Truck and Rehab Pump Stations #10
& 18 were opened at 1:00 and copies of the bid tabulations were given to the City Council.
Councilor Taylor moved, seconded by Councilor Robinson to accept the bids and refer to the
Utility Commission for final disposition. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. (bid sheets
attached)
MINUTES
Councilor Taylor moved, seconded by Councilor Robinson to dispense with the reading of the
minutes of August 21, 2003 and approve as submitted. Upon voice vote, the voting was
unanimous. The motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS None
NEW BUSINESS None
PERMISSION REQUESTS
Councilor Robinson moved, seconded by Councilor Holt to give permission to pay Frank A.
Rodgers $88,560.00 for re-roofing hangers 1 and 2 at the Airport. Upon voice vote, the voting
was unanimous.
Councilor Thomas moved, seconded by Councilor Pulliaum to give permission to pay
$164,760.00 to Morrow Brothers Forci, Inc. in Greenville, Illinois for 8 police cars. Upon voice
vote, the voting was unanimous.
Councilor Taylor moved, seconded by Councilor Robinson to add the next three items under
Permission Requests. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
Councilor Taylor moved, seconded by Councilor Robinson to give permission for Mayor Johnson
to sign an agreement with Brawley Consulting Engineers for the 2003 Asphalt Overlay Program
and approve the overlay program subject to the review and approval of the Public Works
Committee. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
Councilor Thomas moved, seconded by Councilor Holt to approve payment of $56,336.67 to
OMI for the month of September, 2003. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
Councilor Holt moved, seconded by Councilor Bruce to approve payment of $208,451.00 to
Henard Utility Products. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilor Coleman reported the Police Commission met and discussed gang activity.
Councilor Thomas reported the Utility Commission will meet next Thursday.
Councilor Davis reported the Budget Committee will meet this Tuesday at noon.
Councilor Bruce reported the Park Commission will meet September 8'h
Councilor Felton reported Public Works Committee will meet immediately following this council
meeting.
CITIZENS REQUESTS None
Having no further business to come before the City Council, Councilor Pulliaum moved,
seconded by Councilor Taylor to adjourn. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The
meeting adjourned at 1:40 p.m.
PASSED and APPROVED this _1~ day of September, 2003.
WILl1AM H. JOH SON, MAYOR
ATTEST:
PHILLI ,CITY CLERK
Minutes prepared by:
Cindy Greenw od, Sr. Deputy Clerk