July 3, 2008MINUTES
WEBT MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL
July 3, 2008
A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on Thursday, July 3, 2008 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 Alderman Herman
Coleman. Phillip Para, City Clerk, called the roll. Those present were: Mayor William H. Johnson, City
Attorney David Peeples, Cify Treasurer Frank Martin and Councilors, Clarence Davis, Ramona Taylor,
Herman Coleman, Marco McClendon, Helen Harris, James Holt, Chester Peeples, and Lorraine
Robinson. Absent: Councilmen James Pulliaum and Phillip Carter. Quorum being present, Mayor
Johnson proceeded with the meeting.
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Councilor Taylor moved, seconded by Councilor McClendon to dispense with the reading of the
minutes of June 26, 2008, and approve them as submitted. Upon voice vote, the voting was
unanimous.
OLD BU81NE38
3`~ Reading of an Ordinance for the adoption of the 2006 Arkansas Plumbing Code and the 2006
Arkansas Fuel Gas Code, which codes regulate the installation alteration, and maintenance of all
plumbing within the City of West Memphis; providing a penalty for violations of said code; repealing all
Ordinances in conflid with said code
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the THIRD AND FINAL time. Alderwoman Robinson
moved, seconded by Alderman Peeples to adopt. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The
Orcfinance was adopted and assigned No. 2192.
NEW BUSINES8
Robinson moved, seconded by Taylor to suspend the rules and read R-1, O-1, O-2 and O-3 by title
only. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
R-1 A Resolution to amend the City of West Memphis Comprehensive Plan from C-V-E,
Conservation Extra-Territorial, to Residential Extra-Territorial for certain property located along the east
and west sides of Waverly Road within the City of West Memphis One Mile Extra-Territorial area.
City Attorney Peeples read the Resolution. Robinson moved, seconded by Davis to approve the
Resolution. The Resolution was adopted and assigned No. 1891.
O-1 An Ondinance to amend the West Memphis Zoning Map from Conservation Extra-Territorial to
R-1-E and R-2-E, Extra Territorial for certain property located along the east and west sides of Waverly
Road located within the City of West Memphis One Mile Extra-Territorial Zoning Jurisdiction Boundary.
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST time.
O-2 An Ordinance to amend the West Memphis Zoning Orciinance 1988, as amended, and the
West Memphis Zoning Map from R-1, Single Family Residential, to R-E, Single Family Residential
Estate, for certain described property.
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST time.
O-3 An Ordinance to amend the West Memphis Zoning Ordinance 1988, as amended, and add
development criteria in regarcls to trucking related businesses along the interstate corridor within the
city limits of West Memphis.
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST time.
PERMISSION REQUESTB
Taylor moved, seconded by McClendon to approve the Planning Commission recommendations as
presented. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
COMMITTEE REPORT8
Budget Committee -Alderman McClendon reported they discussed ways to make up for the deficit.
Insurance Committee -Alderman Coleman reported they heard community input from employees in
reference to the cost of insurance and based on those sincere concerns, they are working diligently to
try to come up with something that will not hurt our employees, but at the same time move our city
forward.
Police Commission -Alderman McClendon reported they discussed getting adequate cameras in the
cars and other issues and concerns.
Par1c Commission -Alderman Holt wanted to add to the report made at the last City Council meeting
that the tournament held June the 6th thru the 8th, there were 47 teams, four from our area inGuding
Mississippi, Tennessee, and Alabama. With 47 teams, eleven on each team, plus coaches and
parents he estimated 1645 people were here. He said thanks to the renovation of the park we should
have a lot of tournaments here in the future which helps our city's economy.
CITIZENB REQUE8T8
Eric Darden - 210 WJackson- He said he was here to offer his hand to the city and to all citizens. He
said peace is the way for all of us to get things done in a better manner and peace must come from all
directions.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Johnson welcomed Laura Smith, Editor of the Evening Times back to West Memphis City
Council.
Mayor Johnson announced just for a matter of information, the Sanitation Department hauled
3,982,000 pounds of garbage and trash to the landfill in June. This cost the city $49,752.00.
Alderwoman Robinson asked that everyone abide by the fireworks ordinance and have a safe 4th of
July holiday.
Alderwoman Hams thanked the West Memphis Police Department for the escort service her family
received for the funeral of her sister held on June 10th.
Alderman McClendon thanked Mayor Johnson for taking care of having the work done at the bayou by
the school. He praised the Advertising & Promotion Department, Sanitation Department and Don
Christian for the fine job done at Freedom Fest.
Having no further business to come before the City Council, Hams moved, seconded by Coleman to
adjourn. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 1:55 p.m.
PASSED and APPROVED this I'7 -I--h day of July, 2008.
WILLIAM H. JOHNSON, MAYOR
ATTEST:
P PARR, CITY CLERK
Minutes prepared by Cindy Greenwood, Sr. Deputy City Clerk