April 15, 2004MINUTES
WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 15, 2004
A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on Thursday, April 15, 2004 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 Patrick Reel who was visiting
our city from Devine Favor Christian Assembly in St. Louis, MO offered prayer. Phillip Para, City
Clerk called the roll. Those present were: Mayor Johnson, City Attorney David Peeples, and
Treasurer Frank Man`in, Councilors: Heenan Coleman, James Holt, Harold Thomas, James
Pulliaum, Clarence Davis, Gheric Bruce, Ramona Taylor, A/ Felton, and Marco McClendon.
Absent: Councilor Lorraine Robinson. Mayor Johnson declared a quorum present and
proceeded with the agenda.
BID OPENINGS None
MINUTES
Councilor Pulliaum moved, seconded by Councilor Taylor to dispense with the reading of the
minutes of April 1, 2004 and approve as presented. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
OLD BUSINESS None
NEW BUSINESS
R-1 A Resolution recommending the month of May in the city as City Wide Cleanup Month
City Attorney Peeples read the Resolution. Councilor Pulliaum moved, seconded by Councilor
Taylor to approve. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The Resolution was adopted
and assigned No. 1781. Mayor Johnson announced that on Saturdays in the month of May, the
Sanitation Department will pickup anything that the equipment is capable of picking up. The city
will be divided into quadrants with Broadway and 7"' Street being the dividing lines. The first
Saturday will be the Southeast area of the City, east of 7th Street and south of Broadway. The
second Saturday will be east of 7th Street and north of Broadway. The thins Saturday will be west
of 7th Street and south of Broadway and the fourth Saturday will be west of 7th Street and north of
Broadway. All civic organizations are encouraged to partiapate.
PERMISSION REQUESTS
Councilor Pulliaum moved, seconded by Councilor Bruce to give permission to pay P & J Fowler
$132,687.67 for Broadway revitalization. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
Councilor Taylor moved, seconded by Councilor Bruce to approve payment of $68,064.46 to
MSCC which is a grant that came through the City of West Memphis for the college. Upon voice
vote, the voting was unanimous.
Councilor Pulliaum moved, seconded by Councilor Bruce to approve payment to Arkansas
Municipal League $56,970.60 for vehiGe insurance. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
Councilor Taylor moved, seconded by Councilor Pulliaum to approve the Planning Commission
recommendations. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. (See attached)
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilor Thomas reported Public Works Committee met and discussed the citywide cleanup and
the requests for No Parking signs on Thompson and on Oliver and Stop signs at Polk 8 2nd. The
sign requests were referred to the City Engineer for a recommendation.
Councilor Holt reported the Park Commission met and discussed the need for field and road
improvements at Tilden Rogers Park. Several tournaments are scheduled.
Councilor Thomas reported the Utility Commission met and are going to propose to the council a
water rate increase over a three year period; $4.00 the first year and $2.00 the second and thins
year. He said that West Memphis Utility water rates have been the lowest in the state and due to
gas rates going up, utility rates are going to have to incxease, therefore electrical rates could no
subsidize water rates any longer.
CITIZENS REQUESTS
Maggie Hall - requested a key to the Neighborhood Center to hold meeting.
Evangelist Faye Williams - 816 S. 18th - requested a key to the Neighborhood Center.
Mayor Johnson explained use of that building was referred to a committee. Committee member,
Councilor Felton explained they needed to contact Anita Lewis who keeps the book on people
who want to use the building and gives the keys out to use.
Kelly Beasley - 604 W. Barton -present to request the City Council reconsider allowing a Special
Permitted Use for a wrecker service at their Body Shop on S. Woods. She stated she had talked
to Councilor Pulliaum and Bruce, the Aldermen in that area, and they said they would reconsider.
City Attorney Peeples stated they would have to re-submit a new ordinance to the City Council for
considers#ion.
Mayor Johnson rec~nized Jafus Rogers, Director of Council of Friendship, and introduced two
program managers for the Council of Friendship, Mrs. Owen and Mrs. Bruce. Council of
Friendship was a recipient of charity funds and they wanted to thank the Mayor and Council.
Having no further business to come before the City Council, Councilor Pulliaum moved, seconded
by Councilor Bruce to adjourn. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The meeting
adjourned at 2:05 p.m.
PASSED and APPROVED this _ ~~J ,day of May, 2004.
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WILLIAM H. JOHNSO ,MAYOR
ATTEST:
PHILLIP ,CITY CLERK
Minutes Prepared By:
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Cindy Greens god, Sr. Deputy City Clerk
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
20S S. Redding • !'.O. Boa 1728 • West Memphis, Arkansas 72303 - (870) 732-7120 • Fas (870) 73'_-76iU
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TO: Mayor William H. Johnson and City Council Members
FROM: Christine Byrd, Planning Commission Coordinator
DATE: April 12, 2004
RE: Recommendations from the regular scheduled Planning Commission meeting held on
Wednesday, March 31, 2004, to the Mayor and City Council, on Thursday, Apri115, 2004.
I.) The City of West Memphis Planning Commission recommended to approve al P a
Pecan Ridge Subdivision, CS# Sd-03-04, for the property owner Mr. Powell Fowler, for the
property located at approximately 149 - 223 Elizabeth Lane. This property is Zoned R-2 ,Low
Density Residential and contains 3.61 acres.
Approval is subject to the following criteria:
1. Proper execution of all Certificates;
2. Approval of the City Engineer in regards to grading and drainage;
3. Approval of the improvement plan by the West Memphis Utility Department as to
easements;
4. Installation of improvements, as required by the City Engineer.
Z.) The City of West Memphis Planning Commission recommended to approve Utility
Easement Dedication Plat, for Holidav Plar~ Mall Subdivision, A~~lication Case# SD 04 04,
for the property owner Guaranty Loan and Real Estate, represented by Dennis Sorrell, Sorrell
Consulting Engineers, for the property located at 1800 Missouri Street. This property is Zoned
C-1, General Business District and contains 29.27 acres. This plat was drawn to show dedication
of utility easements.
Approval is subject to the following criteria:
Approval of the improvement plan by the West Memphis Utility Department as to
easements.
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