October 19, 2006MINUTES
WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL
OCTOBER 19, 2006
A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on Thursday, October 19, 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 Brother David
Denton of Calvary Baptist Church. Phillip Para, City Clerk, called the roll. Those present were:
Mayor wlliam H. Johnson, City Attorney David Peeples, City Treasurer Frank Martin, and
Councilors, Lorraine Robinson, Clarence Davis, Vickie Robertson, Ramona Taylor, Herman
Coleman, Marco McClendon, Helen Hams, James Holt, Chester Peeples, and Joyce Gray.
Quorum being present, Mayor Johnson proceeded with the meeting.
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Bids for the Tilden Rogers Park Complex were opened at 1:00 and bid tabulation sheets were
given to the counal. Councilor Taylor moved, seconded by Councilor Holt to accept the bids and
refer them to the Park Commission for final disposition. Upon voice vote, the voting was
unanimous. (See attached) Mayor Johnson asked that the Park Commission, the Engineer and
the Architect call especial-called meeting to awani the bids.
Next, bids for the Police Department 1 SUV - 2007 Vehicle were opened at 1:00 and bid
tabulation sheets were given to the council. Councilor Davis moved, seconded by Councilor
Taylor to accept the bids and refer them to Administration for final disposition. Upon voice vote,
the voting was unanimous. (See attached)
MINUTES
Councilor Harris moved, seconded by Councilor Holt to dispense with the reading of the minutes
of October 5, 2006, and approve as presented. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
PERMISSION REQUESTS
Councilor Robinson moved, seconded by Councilor Holt to give permission to pay APAC
Tennessee $391,694.18 for airport improvements requested by the Airport Commission. Upon
voice vote, the voting was unanimous. (100°~ Federal and State monies) A1P 19
COMMITTEE REPORT8
Airport Commission -Councilor Robinson reported the 2005 Audit was completed and the net
income for the airport was $129,077. Ground breaking for the Channel 5 Doppler Radar Facility
will be Monday 10/23/06. According to the State Department of Aeronautics comprehensive
State Airport System Plan, our airport is classified as a Level 5 airport. Only 12 of the state's 91
airports achieved this level.
Public Works Committee -Councilor Taylor reported they discussed adding air conditioning to
the trucks.
Advertising 8 Promotion -Councilor Taylor reported they did not meet, however she wanted to
bring to their attention the publication that was created for the Dolph Smith exhibit at MSCC. A8~P
participated in regional advertising for the event and approximately 400 people attended the
Open House for Mr. Smith. Main Street was the focus of the insert in the Commercial Appeal.
The Main Street Fall Fest is this Saturday from 10:00 until 6:00 at Union Planters Plaza.
Park Commission -Councilor Holt reported the bid opening for the park renovation was
discussed.
Personnel Committee -Councilor Taylor reported free flu shots will be given to aty employees
and elected officials next Wednesday October 25~' at 8:00 am at City Hall and November 1~ at
10:00 at City Hall.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Johnson announced the City Auction will be held Saturday, October 21~ at the County
Detention Center at 350 AFCO Road. Registration starts at 9:00 am with bidding beginning at
10:00 am.
Mayor Johnson announced there will be a political forum at MSCC tonight at 6:30 with local and
state candidates.
Mayor Johnson introduced the new Economic Development Director, Ward Wmt>ish. He also
announced that West Memphis has a new industry, Stateside Steele. A reception was held at
their location on Wednesday on Wyanoke Road. They are the largest manufacturer of chain link
fence wire from a single mill in the world. They have 85 employees in which 50 were hirnd
through Workforce.
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Councilor Coleman expressed concern with the existing condition of Fire Station #4 on East
Jackson. Mayor Johnson reported that has been handled and that in exchange for comp time,
some firemen are scheduled to install insulation and paneling in the sleeping quarters and seal all
the cracks. Counclor Coleman also said the roof is leaking. Mayor Johnson to look into getting
that repaired also.
Having no further business to come before the City Council, Councilor Hams moved, seconded
by Councilor Coleman to adjourn. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The meeting
adjourned at 1:45 p.m.
PASSED and APPROVED this 1 0~- day of November, 2006.
WILLIAM H. JO NSON, MAYOR
ATTEST:
PHIL~FP ARA, CITY CLERK
Minutes prepared by:
Cindy Green od, Sr. Deputy City Clerk
CITY OF WEcST MEMPHIS
205 S. Redding • P.O. Box 1728 • West Memphis, Arkansas 72303-1728 • (870) 732-7500
BID TABULATION SHEET
CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS
West Memphis Police Dept.
One 2007 SUV Two Wheel Drive Unit
OCTOBER 19, 2006
BIDDER
FORD OF WEST MEMPHIS
ROSS FORD
CHUCK HUTTON CHEVROLET
STEVE JONES-GMC
MACHEN FORD & CHRYSLER
STEVE JONES CRYSLER DODGE
MIKE BENNAGE CHEVROLET
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