December 16, 2004MINUTES
WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL
DECEMBER 16, 2004
A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Counal was held on Thursday, December 1B, 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 Ron Kirkland of First Baptist
Church offered prayer. Phillip Para, City Clerk called the roll. Those present were: Mayor William
H. Johnson, City Attorney David Peeples, City Treasurer Frank Martin and Councilors: Ramona
Taylor, A/ Felton, Marco McClendon, Herman Coleman, James Holt, Lorraine Robinson, and
Clarence Davis. Absent: Councilor's Gheric Bruce, Harold Thomas, and James Pulliaum
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Councilor Taylor moved, seconded by Councilor Felton to dispense with the reading of the
minutes of December 2, 2004 and approve as presented. Upon voice vote, the voting was
unanimous.
OLD BUSINESS
3rd Reading of an Ordinance to approve retirement benefits for the position of City Attorney as
provided in Arkansas Code Annotated 2412-120 and for other purposes.
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the THIRD and FINAL time. Councilor Taylor
moved, seconded by Councilor Davis to approve the orclinance. City Attorney Peeples explained
state statute provides the benefd for city attorneys with the City Counal's approval. Upon roll call
vote, the voting was:
AYES: Taylor, Felton, McClendon, Coleman, Holt, Robinson and Davis
NAYS: None
The motion carried. The Ordinance was adopted and assigned No. 2112.
3rd Reading of an Ordinance to waive competitive bidding for Economic Development Services,
approving a contract between the City of West Memphis and the West Memphis Chamber of
Commerce and for other purposes.
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the THIRD and FINAL time. Counalor Felton
moved, seconded by Councilor Taylor to approve. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
The Ordinance was adopted and assigned No. 2113.
3rd Reading of an Ordinance to waive compet~ive bidding for the professional consulting services
in regulatory and other matters to be provided by A.J. Rowe and Associates, inc., and for other
purposes.
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the THIRD and FINAL time. Counalor Taylor
moved, seconded by Councilor Holt to approve. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
The Ordinance was adopted and assigned No. 2114.
3rd Reading of an Ordinance to waive competitive bidding for aerial spraying, ground spraying,
and other mosquito control efforts, and for other purposes.
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the THIRD and FINAL time. Councilor Taylor
moved, seconded by Councilor Felton to approve. Upon voice vale, the voting was unanimous.
The Ordinance was adopted and assigned No. 2115.
3rd Reading of an Ordinance to waive competitive bidding on professional accounting services,
and for other purposes.
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the THIRD and FINAL time. Councilor Taylor
moved, seconded by Councilor Felton to approve. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
The Ordinance was adopted and assigned No. 2116.
3rd Reading of an Ordinance to waive competitive bidding for the purchase of manor fuel, and for
other purposes.
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the THIRD and FINAL time. Councilor Felton
moved, seconded by Councilor Holt to approve. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
The Ordinance was adopted and assigned No. 2117.
3rd Reading of an Ordinance waiving competitive bidding for the professional consulting services
in regulatory and other matters to be provided by David Wilson, and for other purposes.
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the THIRD and FINAL time. CounalorTaytor
moved, seconded by Councilor Felton to approve. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
The Ordinance was adopted and assigned No. 2118.
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NEW B1~81NES3
R-1 A Resolution commending Alderman Ghent Bruce from Ward ll for serving on the West
Memphis City Council.
City Attomey Peeples read the Resolution in full. Councilor Taylor moved, seconded by
Councilor Felton to approve the Resolution. Upon roll call vote, the voting was:
AYES: Taylor, Felton, McClendon, Coleman, Holt, Robinson and Davis
NAYS: None
Mayor Johnson also voted yes. The motion carried. The Resolution was adopted and assigned
No. 1799.
R-2 A Resolution commending Alderman James Pulliaum from Ward 11 for serving on the
West Memphis City Council.
City Attomey Peeples read the Resolution in full. Councilor Taylor moved, seconded by
Councilor Robinson to approve the Resolution. Upon roll call vote, the voting was:
AYES: Taylor, Felton, McClendon, Coleman, Holt, Robinson and Davis
NAYS: None
Mayor Johnson also voted yes. The motion carried. The Resolution was adopted and assigned
No. 1800.
R-3 A Resolution commending Alderman AI Felton from Ward V for serving on the West
Memphis City Council.
City Attorney Peeples read the Resolution in full. Councilor Davis moved, seconded by Councilor
Taylor to approve the Resolution. Upon roll call vote, the voting was:
AYES: Taylor, McClendon, Coleman, Holt, Robinson and Davis
NAYS: None
Mayor Johnson also voted yes. Alderman Felton abstained from the vote. The motion carried.
The Resolution was adopted and assigned No. 1801.
R-4 A Resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of West
Memphis and Counseling Services of Eastern Arkansas, Inc.; to provkie full-dine positions of
Coalition Coordinator, Administrative Assistant, and Investigator as provided in the Rural
Domestic Violence and Child Vfctimization Enli~roement Grant Program, and authorizing the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the City of West
Memphis.
Councilor Taylor moved, seconded by Councilor Coleman to suspend the rules and the
Resolution be read by title only. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. City Attorney
Peeples read the Resolution. Councilor Taylor moved, seconded by Councilor Robinson to
approve the Resolution. Councilor Taylor explained as government agency, the aty had to be the
applicant and Counseling Services of Eastern Arkansas will be responsible for the personnel and
at the end of the grant period it will be their responsibility to seek funding to keep the employees.
Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The Resolution was assigned No. 1802.
Councilor Felton moved, seconded by Councilor Holt to approve the 2008 budget as presented.
He also thanked the City Council, Department Heads, and the three newly elected Aldermen for
their participation in going through the budget meeting process and getting it done in a timely
manner. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
The next item on the agenda was the distribution of Southland Racing Charity Day funds in the
amount of $4098.10. Councilor Taylor moved, seconded by Councilor Coleman to divide the
$4098.10 eleven ways between the Mayor and the City Council to distribute at their discretion.
Upon vacs vote, the voting was unanimous.
Councilor Robinson moved, seconded by Councilor Taylor to approve the distribution of
Southland Racing Disaster Relief funds in the amount of x8,954.96 to the Good Neighbor Center.
Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
Councilor Coleman moved, seconded by Councilor Robinson to table the adoption of the
Community Development Block Grant Final Statement for annual action plan and five (5) year
consolidated plan. Upon roll call vote, the voting was:
AYES: McClendon, Coleman, and Robinson
NAYS: Taylor, Felton, Holt, and Davis
The motion to table FAILED.
Councilor Taylor moved, seconded by Councilor Holt to approve the Community Development
Block Grant Final Statement for annual action plan and five (5) year consolidated plan. Upon roll
call vote, the voting was:
AYES: Taylor, Felton, Holt, and Davis
NAYS: McClendon, Coleman, and Robinson
The motion to approve FAILED. A meeting is to be held after the first of the year to discuss this.
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Councilor Robinson reported the Airport Commission met and some items discussed was: Sorrell
Engineering completed the property survey for the Master Plan and the utility survey will be
completed the middle of next month. They also discussed the storm-water pollution prevention
plan that is being reviewed by the Delta Airport Consultants.
Councilor Taylor reported the Christmas tree lighting and the Christmas parade was a big
success with a record crowd.
CITIZENS REQUE8T8 None
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Johnson announced the Chamber of Commerce Business after Hours is to be held tonight
from 5:00 until 7:00 at Career Pros Drug Screening at 620 W. Broadway.
The swearing in ceremony of the 2005 elected officals is to be held Monday, January 3`~, 2005 at
10:00, here at City Hall, with Judge Pal Rainey swearing in the city officals.
Mayor Johnson wished everyone a merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year!
Having no further business to come before the City Council, Councilor Coleman moved,
seconded by Councilor Taylor, to adjourn. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The
meeting adjourned at 2:00 p.m.
PASSED and APPROVED this .~ day of January, 2005.
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WILLIAM H. JOHNSO YOR
ATTEST:
PHIL ITY CLERK
Minutes prepared by:
Cindy Greenw , S~or Deputy City Clerk