February 1, 2007MINUTES
WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 1, 2007
A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on Thursday, February 1, 2007 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 City
Councilwoman Helen Hams. Phillip Para, City Clerk called the roll. Those present were: Mayor
William H. Johnson, City Attorney David Peeples, City Treasurer Frank Martin, and Councilors -
Lorraine Robinson, Clarence Davis, James Pulliaum, Ramona Taylor, Herman Coleman, Marco
McClendon, Helen Hams, James Holt, and Chester Peeples. Absent: Councilman Phillip Carter.
Quorum being present, Mayor Johnson proceeded with the meeting.
BIDS
Bids for West Memphis Utilities - (1) 45 ft. hydraulic digger derrick truck and (2) repair and
repaint a steel 500,000 gallon water storage tank were opened at 1:00 p.m. and copies of bid
tabulations were given to the city council. Taylor moved, seconded by Robinson to accept the
bids and refer to the Utility Commission for final disposition. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
MINUTES
Peeples moved, seconded by Taylor to dispense with the reading of the minutes of January 18,
2007 and the special-called meeting January 31, 2007 and approve as presented. Upon voice
vote, the voting was unanimous.
Next was a special presentation chaired by Councilwoman Lorraine Robinson in honor of Black
History Month recognizing African American Attorney's and Doctor's located in West Memphis.
Each honoree was given a framed certificate. Refreshments were served following the
presentation.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Robinson moved, seconded by McClendon, to suspend the rules and Ordinance O-1 and O-2 is
read by title only. The motion carried unanimously.
O-1 An Ordinance to amend Section 7 of Ordinance Number 1288, providing for the
preparation of garbage for collection.
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST time.
Mayor Johnson explained this will require all residents to bag their garbage.
O-2 An Ordinance to authorize Aldermen and members of the City Council to purchase
services from James Pulliaum as a privafe sewer, and for other purposes.
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST time.
Mayor Johnson explained Alderman Pulliaum is a process server and the Utility Department uses
his services from time to time. This is a legal way an alderman can do business with the city.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilwoman Taylor reported that the Police Commission received statistical reports on the
decrease of crime rates over the last couple of years.
Councilman Coleman reported the Fire Commission elected officers and visited with the new Fire
Chief.
- -~ Mayor Johnson said there were seven members of the Utility Commission to be appointed. Five
nominees are presently serving on the commission and two new ones to replace Sam Tumer and
Jim Patridge. Taylor moved, seconded by Davis to appoint Bill Beck term ending 2008, Willie
Bruce term ending 2009, Carl Holden to replace Sam Tumer term ending 2008, T Holmes term
ending 2009, Susan Marshall to replace Jim Patridge term ending 2009, Dana Parker term
ending 2008 and John Ross term ending 2007. Roll call:
AYES: Davis, Taylor, Holt and Peeples
NOES: Pulliaum, Coleman
ABSTAINING: Robinson, McClendon, and Harris
The motion failed. Pulliaum moved, seconded by Coleman to appoint Bill Beck, Willie Bruce, Carl
Holden, T Holmes, Dana Parker, and John Ross. Roll Call:
AYES: Robinson, Davis, Pulliaum, Coleman, and McClendon
NOES:
ABSTAINING: Taylor, Hams, Holt, and Peeples
Mayor Johnson voted "yes". The motion carried.
Taylor moved, seconded by Hams to appoint Susan Marshall, Chief Financial Officer for Mid
South Community College to fill the position of Jim Patridge to the Utility Commission. Roll:
AYES: Davis, Taylor, Harris, Holt, and Peeples
NOES:
ABSTAINING: Robinson, Pulliaum, Coleman, McClendon
Mayor Johnson voted "yes". The motion carried
Frank Martin passed out the new time table for the re-issuance of the Airport bonds and reported
the ordinance will be on the agenda the first meeting in March.
Pulliaum stated he would like an understanding that he did not want to be rushed through
meetings like he was rushed through the budget meeting yesterday. He also said he would like
to see a five or ten year plan for West Memphis within the next month. He said as legislators of
the city, the City Council needs to know what is going on. Davis said he agreed with having a 5
year plan but as far as Economic Development, he said Director Ward Wimbish had a plan, but
there were a lot of organizations and industries that did not want any information put out until they
made a final deasion.
Having no further business to come before the City Council, Pulliaum moved, seconded by
Coleman to adjourn. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 2:00 p.m.
PASSED and APPROVED this 15Th day of February, 2007.
WILLIAM H. JOH ON, MAYOR
ATTEST:
PHIL ARA, CITY CLERK
Minutes prepared by Cindy Greenwood, Sr. Deputy City Clerk
West Memphis Utility Commission
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