March 17, 2005MINUTES
WE8T MEMPHIB CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 17, 2005
A regular meeting of the West Memphis CRy Counal was held on Thursday, March 17, 2005 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 John Beaumont of the First
Presbyterian Church offered prayer. Phillip Para, City Clerk called the roll. Those preserrt were:
Mayor William H. Johnson, City Attorney David Peeples, City Treasurer Frank Martin and
Councilors: Clarence Davis, Vickie Robertson, Ramona Taylor, Rev. Herman Coleman, Marco
McClendon, James Holt, Harold Thomas, Joyce Gray, and Lorraine Robinson. Absent:
Councilor Helen Hanis.
BID OPENIN68
Bids for the SANITATION DEPARTMENT -FRONT LOADING GARBAGE CONTAINERS,
WEST MEMPHIS UTILITIES - 578 RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC METERS, (1) 2005 MUNICIPL
PROPERTIES GRASS CUTTING, (2) 2005 MID-AMERICA INDUSTRIAL PARK GRASS
CUTTING AND MAINTENANCE OF BEDS, (3) 2005 WEST MEMPHIS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
GRASS CUTTING (4) 2005 MUNICIPAL PROPERTIES, PARK PROPERTIES, AND BALL FIELD
GRASS SPRAYING, (5) 2005 FENCE REPAIRS AT THE TILDEN RODGERS PARK SOFTBALL
AND BASEBALL FIELDS (6) 2005 COMPACT PICK UP TRUCK FOR PLANNING 8
DEVELOPMENT were opened at 1:00 p.m. and bid tally sheets were provided for the City
Council. Counalor Taylor moved, seconded by Councilor Robinson to accept all bids and they be
referred accordingly for disposition: the Sanitation dumpsters be referred to Public Works
Committee, the Utility bids be referred to the Utility Commission and bid items #'s (1), (2), (3), and
(4) be referred to Administration, item # (5) be referred to the Panic Commission, and item # (6) be
referred to Planning 8 Development. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. (See attached)
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Councilor Coleman noted that on page two there was a motion made and seconded by Councilor
Thomas. Ms. Greenwood to check her records and corned the error. Councilor Coleman moved,
seconded by Councilor Robinson to dispense with the Heading of the minutes of March 3, 2005
and approve as corrected. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
OLD BU81NE88 None
NEW BU81NE88 None
PERMI881ON REQUE8T8
Councilor Davis moved, seconded by Councilor Taylor to give permission to pay OMI $59,476.25
for the month of April. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
Councilor Taylor moved, seconded by Councilor Robinson to add permission to make application
for transmission service to the agenda. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
Councilor Robinson moved, seconded by Councilor Taylor to approve Mayor Johnson make
application for transmission services. City Attorney Peeples explained this gives the city to do
business over the internat. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
E REPORT8
Councilor Robinson gave a brief Airport Commission report and also thanked all the educators for
their participation in the Black History Month program.
Frank Martin announced there will be a Budget Committee meeting April 5~' at noon with lunch
provided.
Councilor Robertson moved, seconded by Councilor Taylor to approve the allocation $686.59 to
the Grow & Show Garden Club for Counalor Robertson's portion of Charity Day funds from
Southland. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to approve.
CITIZEN8 REQUE8T8
Daijai Marshal - a young lady representing COAT -Citizens United Against Tobacco spoke
against smoking.
Mayor Johnson announced there will be a Speaal-Called City Counal Meeting next Thursday at
9:00 am to approve a Power Supply Agreement for West Memphis. He stated the current power
supply agreement with Entergy expires December 31, 2005 and they are not going to renew. The
Utility Commission hired consultants to look for alternate suppliers and sources. West Memphis,
Conway and Prescott are trying to combine resources to get a better wholesale power price. The
consuftarrts are working on the agreement now and i< will not be ready until Thursday.
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Mayor Johnson said it was critical that everyone show up for the special called meeting. tf all
parties do not sign the agreement, the others cities are out too. The Utility Commission will also
meet Thursday and give their recommendation to the council.
Mayor Johnson announced Business after Hours was today at Margaritas from 5:00 p.m. until
7:00 p.m. and the Marion Chamber of Commerce was tonight at 7:00 at Southland.
Mayor Johnson announced the West Memphis Blue Devils won the State Basketball
Championship and the final game will be shown on the local cable access channel 17 tomorrow
at 7:00 and 9:00 and again Saturday and Sunday at 7:00 and 9:00.
Mayor Johnson stated he had terminated the services of the Sanitation Superintendent. Because
he is a Department Head, the MayoPs decision may be over-ridden by the City Council with a
two-thirds vote. Mayor Johnson provided copies of a letter which stated that he wanted to
appeal; however, he was not present to address the City Council. Mayor Johnson asked what
the wishes of the council were. Due to the council not wanting to vote without hearing from this
person, it was decided that Mayor Johnson notify him that the counal would have an executive
session at the next council meeting, if he wanted to address them.
Having no further business to come before the City Council, Councilor Coleman moved,
seconded by Councilor Davis to adjourn. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The
meeting adjourned at 2:10 p.m.
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PASSED and APPROVED this ` day of April, 2005.
WILLIAM H. JOHNS ,MAYOR
ATTEST:
PHILL TY CLERK
Minutes prepared by:
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West Memphis Utility Commission
P.O. Box 1868 • 604 East Cooper
(870) 735-3355 • Fax (870) 732-7621
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ONE (1) 2005 LONG WHEEL BASE'/. TON 4 X 4 CAB AND CHASSIS ONLY
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An Equal Opportunity Employer
CI'~Y OF WEST MEMPtIIS
205 S. Redding • P.O. Box 1728 • West Memphis, Arkansas 72303-1728 • (870) 732-7500
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MARCH 17, 2005
FENCE REPAIR AT TILDEN ROGERS PARK
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Bull Dog Fence & Decks
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MARCH 17, 2005
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MARCH 17, 2005
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
2005 COMPAC PICK-UP TRUCK
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MARCH 17, 2005
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Buddy's Lawn Care
T.C. Lawn Care
BID PRICE
Turf Master Lawn Care
R & R Lawn Care
Ed Armstrong
Hardin Landscape, Lawn & Irrigation
Randy Cozart Landscape & Design
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West Memphis Utility Commission
P.O. Box 1868 • 604 East Cooper
(870) 735-3355 • Fax (870) 732-7621
West Memphis, Arkansas 72303
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