July 20, 2006MINUTES
WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL
JULY 20, 2006
A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on Thursday, July 20, 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 2:00 p.m. Invocation was given by Reverend Frank
Parker of the 8"' Street Mission. Phillip Para, City Clerk, called the roll. Those present were:
Mayor William H. Johnson, City Attorney David Peeples, and Councilors: Herman Coleman,
Helen Hams, James Holt, Harold Thomas, Joyce Gray, Lorraine Robinson, Clarence Davis, and
Ramona Taylor. Absent.' City Treasurer Frank Ma-tin, Councilors: Marco McClendon and Vickie
Robe-tson. Quorum being present, Mayor Johnson proceeded with the meeting.
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Bids for front loading garbage containers (dumpsters)- Sanitation Department were opened at
1:00 p.m. and copies of the tabulation sheet were given to the City Council. Councilor Taylor
moved seconded by Councilor Holt to accept the bids and refer to the Public Works Committee
for final disposition. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. (See attached)
MINUTES
Councilor Hams moved, seconded by Councilor Davis to dispense with the reading of the
minutes of July 6, 2006 and approve as submitted. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
PERMISSION REQUESTS
Councilor Thomas moved, seconded by Councilor Holt to approve payment of $59,476.25 to OMI
for managing the sewer treatment plant the month of August and payment of $142,912.14 to Ford
of West Memphis for seven (7) police vehicles. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Police Commission to meet next Thursday at City Hall.
Public Works Committee met and discussed alley concerns.
Budget Committee met and Councilor Hott reported they went over last quarter's figures and
everything looks good.
Park Commission discussed the renovation of Tilden Rogers Park.
A&P Commission had no report; however, Councilor Taylor said the Little Theatre's production of
Damn Yankees to be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Auditorium. She also reported
that Parks & Recreation and Crittenden Arts Council arse hosting a series of concerts "Arts in the
Park°. The next concert will be held August 16"' from 6:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m. at Worthington Paris.
The concerts are free and hot dogs and hamburgers and cold drinks are provided.
Fire Commission met and discussed the process of going to a two line fire rating, the need for two
vehicles for the Inspection Division, the need to replace employee personnel protective fire
fighting equipment for 2007, rescinding of the Paramedic Driver Position, initiated two charge
paramedic slots, restoring the Captain's Office at Station No. 2 and discussed the need of new
fire station for the city. They also approved the bid for a new ambulance from Osage. Councilor
Gray reported the recommendation for the positions would be made at the next council meeting.
Airport Commission met with Howard Meagle, General Manager and David Evans, Director of
Engineer with WMC-TV Channel 5 regarding partnering with our Airport and placing a Doppler
Radar Tower at our airport. The tower will cost about one million dollars and will take about 120
days for completion. Channel 5 will be responsible for all provisions and liabilities. City Atoomey
Peeples to meet with Channel 5's attorney's and resolve all legal matters. Councilor Robinson
reported the airport is in need of another courtesy van and Commissioners Steve Jones, David
Pike and Lynda Avery to look into purchasing "another van for the Airport. The need for security
cameras was also discussed.
APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Johnson stated he appointed Thomas Burroughs to the Design Review Commission
subject to the council's approved. He included the resume for Thomas Burroughs in the packets
and will ask the council to approve at the August 3rd council meeting.
Councilor Hams moved, seconded by Councilor Taylor to allow Mr. Bill Alexander with Fly By
Night to address the council. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to approve. Mr.
Alexander said they are a mosquito abatement service and would appreciate the opportunity to
submit a proposal for our mosquito spraying contrail. Mayor Johnson advised Mr. Alexander to
coMad Renita Rash, Purchasing Agent no later that Oilober 1~ because we will be putting our
mosquito control out to bid.
ANNOUNCEMENT
John Rimmer, General Manager of West Memphis Utilities introduced the new Director of
Wastewater Treatment Mr. Paul Holloway. Roger with OMI was present. Mayor Johnson thanked
him for doing such a great job and explained that hiring a direilor was strictly an economic
decision.
Councilor Thomas on a personal note thanked everyone for their calls, cards, and especially their
prayers during his recent illness.
Having no further business to come before the City Council, Councilor Taylor moved, seconded
by Councilor Holt to adjourn. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The meeting
adjourned at 2:15 p.m.
PASSED and APPROVED this ~~-day of August, 2006.
WILLIAM H. JOHNSON, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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P ARA, CITY CLERK
Minutes prepared by:
Cin y Greenwo Sr. Deputy City Clerk
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