November 4, 2004MINUTES
WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL
NOVEMBER 4, 2004
A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Coundl was held on Thursday, November 4, 2004 at
1:30 p.m. in the City Coundl 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 David Moose of Rosewood
Methodist Chum offered prayer. Cindy Greenwood, Senior Deputy City Clerk called the roll.
Those present were: Mayor William H. Johnson, City Attorney David Peeples and Treasurer
Frank Martin; Councilors: Lorraine Robinson, Clan;nce Davis, Ramona Taylor, AI Felton, Marco
McClendon, Herman Coleman, James Holt and Harold Thomas. Absent: Councilor's James
Pulliaum and Gheric Bruce.
BID OPENINGS None
Mayor Johnson presented a Proclamation proclaiming the month of November as National Home
Care Month and National Hospice Month.
MINUTES
Coundlor Taylor moved, seconded by Coundlor Robinson to dispense with the reading of the
minutes of October 21, 2004 and approve as presented. Upon voice vote, the voting was
unanimous.
OLD BUSINESS
Councilor Coleman moved, seconded by Councilor Holt to suspend the rules and read R-1 and
O-1 by title only. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
R-1 A Resolution accepting the annexation of certain territory to the City of Wesf Memphis,
Arkansas, and making the same part of the City of West Memphis.
City Attorney Peeples read the Resolution. Councilor Davis moved, seconded by Councilor
Taylor to approve the Resolution. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The Resolution
was adopted and assigned No. 1797.
3rd Reading of an Ordinance attaching and incorporafing certain described annexed territory to
Ward 1 of the City of West Memphis and for ofher purposes.
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the THIRD AND FINAL TIME. Coundlor Holt
moved, seconded by Councilor Thomas to approve the ordinance. Upon voice vote, the voting
was unanimous. The Ordinance was adopted and assigned No. 2106.
NEW BUSINESS
O-1 An Ordinance granting a Special Use Permit of the property located at 704708 South
Woods Sb'eet , West Memphis, Arkansas, kocated in a 1-1 Limited Industrial District, to allow a
Wrecker SeNlCe.
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST time. Coundlor Thomas moved,
seconded by Coundlor Holt to suspend the rules and the ordinance be placed on its second
reading. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance
for the SECOND time. Orcfinance will be on its final reading at the next council meeting.
PERMISSION REQUESTS
Councilor Taylor moved, seconded by Coundlor Davis to give permission to pay OMI $58,310.00
for operation of the wastewater treatment plant for the month of November. Upon voice vote, the
voting was unanimous.
Councilor Taylor moved, seconded by Councilor Holt to approve the Planning Commission
Recommendations. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. (Copy attached)
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilor Davis reported the Police Commission met and discussed the shortage of personnel,
cars, and cameras in cars. They are eight officers short. Also discussed was the ruling that the
three officers' on trial in Memphis will each have to have individual attorneys. The Police
Department will be giving away 150 child safety seats in January and February. Anew shift from
6:00 p.m. until 2:00 am has been added, and more patrol cars will be visible in the community
real soon.
Councilor Thomas reported the U61ity Commission will meet Tuesday, November 9th due to the
regular scheduled meeting falling on the Veterans Day Holiday. Public Works Committee will
also reschedule their meeting.
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Councilor Coleman reported the Insurance Committee will meet Friday, November 5~' and
November 12"' to look at insurance proposals. All the City Council was asked to be present to
consider changing or keeping the present insurance for city employees. The meetings will start at
11:00 am and lunch to be provided.
Councilor Coleman thanked the citizens for approving Ordinance 2095 extending the terms of the
Aldermen from two to four years, in staggered terms, to go into effect two years from now.
Councilor Robinson thanked her supporters in her re-election.
Councilor McClendon commended all the young people for getting out and voting.
Councilor Taylor moved, seconded by Counalor Holt to approve Mayor Johnson's re-appointment
of Lynn Allen to the t_ibrary Board. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. Councilor
Taylor moved, seconded by Councilor HoR to approve Mayor Johnson's re-appointment of Marion
`Mikki° Hooper to the Park Commission. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. Councilor
Felton moved, Seconded by Councilor Taylor to approve Mayor Johnson's re-appointment of
Issac Christopher to the Park Commission. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
Councilor Thomas moved, seconded by Councilor Davis moved to approve the new appointment
of Tracy Catt to the DRC. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. Councilor FeRon moved,
seconded by Counalor Robinson moved to approve the new appointment of Basil Janer to the
DRC. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
None
Mayor Johnson recognized the three newly elected City Council persons in the audience: Vckie
Robertson, Joyce Gray and Helen Harris. They will take office January 1, 2005.
Having no further business to come before the City Council, Councilor Robinson moved,
seconded by Councilor Felton, to adjourn. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The
meeting adjourned at 1:50 p.m.
PASSED and APPROVED this ! ~`~'~ day of November, 2004.
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WILLIAM H. JOHNS ,MAYOR
ATTEST:
PHILL ,CITY CLERK
Minutes prepared by:
Cindy Greenw Senior Deputy City Clerk
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
205 S. Redding • P.O. Bnx 1728 • West Memphis. Arkansas 72303 • (870) 732-7520 • Pax (R70) 732-7650
MEMO
TO: Mayor William H, Johnson and City Council Members
FROM: Christine Byrd, Planning Commission Coordinator
DATE: October 29, 2004
RE: Recommendations from the regular scheduled Planning Commission meeting held on
Wednesday, October 27, 2004, to the Mayor and City Council, on Thursday, November 4,
2004.
I.) The City of West Memphis Planning Commission recommended to approve Replat
gene Woods Subdivisians~iplication Case# SD-10-04. This case was presented for the
property owner by Mr. Dennis Sorrell, Sorrell Consulting Engineers, for the property located at
approximately 200 - 204 W. Broadway and 201 W. Polk. This property is Zoned BW-1, General
Broadway Display District. Approval of the replat is subject to the following criteria:
Proper execution of all Certificates;
2. Installation of grading and drainage improvements as required by the Department of Public
Works;
3. Approval of the improvement plans by the West Memphis Utility Department as to
easements;
4. Installation of improvements, as required by the City Engineer;
5. House to be moved prior to final plat acceptance.
II.) The City of West Memphis Planning Commission recommended to approve Replat
Clement Norfleet Industrial Park~pRlication Case# SD-Il-04. This case was presented for
the property owner by Dennis Sorrell, Sorrell Consulting Engineers, for the property located at
approximately 2700 - 3200 Infinity Parkway. This property is located in a I-1 and I-1-C,
industrial District. Approval of the plat is subject to the following criteria:
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Planning Commission Recommendations
October 29, 2004
page two
Proper execution of all Certificates;
2. Installation of grading and drainage improvements as required by the Department of Public
Works;
3. Approval of the improvement plans by the West Memphis Utility Department as to
easements;
4. Installation of improvements, as required by the City Engineer;
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