July 6, 2006MINUTES
WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL
JULY 6, 2006
A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on Thursday, July 6, 2006 at
1:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 205 S. Redding, West Memphis, Arkansas.
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. Invocation was given by Reverend David
Moose of Rosewood United Methodist Church. 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, Heenan Coleman, Marco McClendon, Helen Harris,
James Holt, Joyce Gray, Lorraine Robinson and Clarence Davis. Absent.• Harold Thomas and
Vickie Robertson. Quorum being present, Mayor Johnson proceeded with the meeting.
BIB
Bids for Fire Department -one (1) 2006 ambulance, were opened and tabulated at 1:00 p.m.
Copies of the tabulation sheet were given to the City Council.
Bids for West Memphis Utilities -one mini backyard bucket, were opened and tabulated at 1:00
p.m. Copies of the tabulation sheet were given to the City Council.
Councilor Robinson moved seconded by Councilor Taylor to accept the bids and refer to the Fire
Commission and the Utility Commission for final disposition. Upon voice vote, the voting was
unanimous. The motion carried. (See attached)
MINUTES
Councilor Davis moved, seconded by Councilor Hams to dispense with the reading of the
minutes of June 22, 2006 and June 28, 2006, and approve as submitted. Upon voice vote, the
voting was unanimous.
OLD BUSINESS
O-1 An Ordinance to amend Chapter 9 of the West Memphis Municipal Code to prohibit
chaining or tethering of dogs, to prohibit the keeping of vicious dogs within the City of West
Memphis, to make technical corrections, and for other purposes and declaring an emergency.
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the THIRD and final time. By request of Councilor
Gray, City Attorney David Peeples gave a definition of chaining and tethering. This ordinance is
~ not breed specific. Dogs will eat be considered vicious because of breed, but on a case-by-case
basis. Chief of Police Bob Paudert and Linda Byrd of the Humane Society of Eastern Arkansas
spoke on behalf of the ordinance. Councilor Taylor moved seconded by Councilor Holt to
approve. Upon roll call vote, the motion carried. The ordinance was adopted and assigned
#2147.
Ayes: Taylor, Coleman, McClendon, Harris, Holt, Robinson and Davis
Nays: Gray
Councilor Hams moved seconded by Councilor Taylor to pass the Emergency Clause Section 8.
Upon roll call vote the motion failed. Ordinance will be in effect in 30 days.
Ayes: Taylor, Harris, Holt and Davis
Nays: Coleman, McClendon, Gray and Robinson
NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Johnson recognized Mr. Jafus Rogers with the Council of Friendship. He and a group of
students, peer tutors and teachers came to observe a City Council meeting.
PERMISSION REQUESTS
Councilor Taylor moved, seconded by Councilor Robinson to approve the Planning Commission
recommendations. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. (Copy attached)
i Councilor Hams moved, seconded by Councilor Taylor to approve an agreement between owner
_ City of West Memphis and engineer, Brawley Consulting Engineers, Inc. for professional
services. Mayor announced that Mr. Brawley said in pre-council that each member of the council
needed to get his or her recommended streets to him within the next week. Upon voice vote, the
voting was unanimous.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
CITIZENS REQUESTS
Cary Tyson and Beth Wiedower -Introduced the first year work plan on the Rural Heritage
Development Initiative Program, which will help to economically revitalize the Delta region.
Mr. Jafus Rogers - 316 South 21 ~ -Wanted to publiGy thank the council for their past and
current help. He would also to thank his senior staff, teachers, peer tutors, and Virginia Routh
Matthews, a volunteer artist.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Johnson announced the 5"' Annual Pubtic Servants Day, Sunday, July 9, 2006. The
Service will be held at Missouri Street Church of Christ. Sunday, July 9, 2006 is also the
dedication service for the new sanctuary at First Missionary Baptist Church.
Councilor Taylor announced the date for National Night Out. It is Tuesday, August 1, 2006.
Councilor Coleman announced that July 21~ and 22"d the Consolidated Baptist State Convention
Women's Department will have their youth convention here in West Memphis. There will
approximately 10,000 people coming into West Memphis that weekend.
Having no further business to come before the City Council, Councilor Coleman moved,
seconded by Councilor HoR to adjourn. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The
meeting adjourned at 2:11 p.m.
PASSED and APPROVED this ,~o ,O~'v _ day of July, 2006.
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WILLIAM H. JOHNSO ,MAYOR
ATTEST:
PHILLI TY CLERK
Minutes prepared by:
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CITY OF WF.~ST MEMPtII~S
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
205 S. Redding • P.O. Box U28 • West Memphis, Arkansas 72303 • (870) 732-7520 • Fax (870) 732-7650
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TO: Mayor William H. Johnson and City Council Members
FROM: Christine Byrd, Planning Commission Coordinator
DATE: June 30, 2006
RE: Recommendations from the regular scheduled Planning Commission meeting held on
Wednesday, June 28, 2006, to the Mayor and City Council, on Thursday, July 6, 2006.
A.) The City of West Memphis Planning Commission recommended to approve nter e
Retail Park Subdivision Plat gRp[ication Case#SD-04-06, for the property owner R & J
Investments, for the property located at approximately 900 N. Airport Road. This property is
Zoned C-2, Commercial District and will contain 5 lots. (See Attached Plat.)
Approval subject to the following criteria:
1. 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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