July 16, 2009MINUTES
WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL
July 16, 2009
A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on Thursday, July 16, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. in the City
Council Chambers at City Hall, 205 South Redding, West Memphis, Arkansas.
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. Reverend David Moose of Rosewood United Methodist
Church offered prayer. Phillip Para, City Clerk, called the roll. Those present were, Mayor William H. Johnson,
City Aitomey David Peeples, City Treasurer Frank Martin, and Councilors James Holt, Phillip Carter, Lorraine
Robinson, Tracy Catt, Ramona Taylor, Herman Coleman, Marco McClendon, and Willis Mondy. Absent.-
A/dennen Taa Tyrone and James Pulliaum. Quorum being present, Mayor Johnson proceeded with the meeting.
BID OPENINGS
WEST MEMPHIS UTILITIES - To replace headworks influent valves -Mayor Johnson referred the bids to the
Utility Commission for disposition.
LIGHTING FOR MISSOURI STREET OVERPASS -Mayor Johnson referred the bids to Planning & Development
for disposition.
MI UT S
Councilor Robinson moved, seconded by Councilor Catt to dispense with the reading of the minutes of July 2,
2009, and approve them as submitted. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
OLD BUSINESS
3~d Reading An Ordinance adopting the Arkansas International Building and Fire Code, 2007 Edition, Volumes
I, Il, and I11 providing for regulations governing the construction, alteration, removal, demolition, equipment, use
and occupancy, location and maintenance of buildings and structures
Catt moved, seconded by Coleman to table the Ordinance until the next meeting to allow the staff time to rev~w.
Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
2"d Reading An Ordinance relating to the use and possession of replica firearrns in a public place and for other
purposes
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the SECOND TIME.
NE1N BUSINESS
Councilor Robinson moved, seconded by Councilor Taylor to suspend the rules and read R-1, R-2 and O-1 by
title only. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
R-1 A Resolution approving a lease agreement between the City of West Memphis, Arkansas and Two
Brothers Partnership, L.P., and for other purposes.
City Attorney Peeples read the Resolution. Taylor moved, seconded by Holt to approve the Resolution. Mayor
Johnson explained this lease agreement with Two Brothers Partnership, L.P., which are the owners of Razorback
Concrete, will legally allow the city to continue using the property north of Fire Station No. 1 for 10 cents a month.
Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The Resolution was adopted and assigned No. 1923.
R-2 A Resolution expressing the willingness of the City of West Memphis to utilize Federal-Aid monies for the
following city project: Southland Drive Reconstruction
City Attorney Peeples read the Resolution. Robinson moved, seconded by Taylor to approve the Resolution.
Mayor Johnson explained we have been awarded funding through the Metropolitan Planning Organization to
rebuild a portion of Southland Drive beginning at a point that intersects with Martin Luther King Blvd. west
approximately 3000 feet. This will carry it past the driveways to Consolidated Freightways. The approximate cost
of this project is 1.5 million. MPO will pay 80°~ and the city 20%, plus the preliminary engineering cost of
approximately 5°~ of the project. The city's portion will be around $375,000 to come out of the Street Budget.
Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to approve. The Resolution was adopted and assigned No. 1924.
O-1 An Ordinance approving the payment to Samuel Futch for installation of security equipment at the West
Memphis District Court, and for other purposes
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST time. Mayor Johnson explained a city employee has
completed work at Municipal Court and in order to pay him, we will have to pass this ordinance. Robinson
moved, seconded by Taylor to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on the second reading. Upon voice
vote, the voting was unanimous. City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the SECOND time. McClendon
moved, seconded by Taylor to further suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on its third reading. Upon voice
vote, the voting was unanimous. City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the THIRD AND FINAL time.
McClendon moved, seconded by Taylor to approve. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The Ordinance
was adopted and assigned No. 2228.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Public Works Committee -Taylor reported they met with representatives of Drainage District 6 to discuss
cleanout and maintenance of bayous and drainage ditches within the city limits. They were informed that
Drainage District 6 has 50 miles of bayous and a budget of $30,000.00. They are in the process of negotiating
with them on how we can address some of the issues. She said that Mayor Johnson attended the meeting and
gave them an update of the Southland Drive project, gave an update on the Avondale Bridge replacement that is
currently being done, reported the 5"' Street Project is on target, reported that the Glenn Bailey Drive project is in
the process of preliminary engineering, and reported that the Utility Department is doing some routine
maintenance at the pumps at the flooding station.
Advertising & Promotion Commission -Taylor reported they welcomed the newest A&P Commissioner, Dr. GW
Sorrels, the owner of Comfort Suites.
Fire Commission -Coleman reported they discussed implementing a procedure where they don't have to replace
the turnouts all at one time by purchasing some new ones after five years and some after seven years. Chief
Spears explained the sick leave procedures and overtime. He thanked EPIC Sign Company for donating the
lettering on the ladder truck.
Personnel Committee had no quorum.
Airport Commission -Robinson reported the airport engineering consultant presented the updated airport
property map and they were also updated on several pending grants.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Coleman said he would like to clarify that he did not say he was trying to force Riverside Speedway out of
business. He said people deserve peace in their homes and we need to try to find a solution to the problem.
Mayor Johnson announced the Chamber of Commerce Business after Hours will be held tonight from 5:00 until
7:00 at Southland Gaming and Rating.
PERMISSION REQUESTS
McClendon moved, seconded by Catt to give Mayor Johnson permission to sign a contract with Lytle Appraisal to
appraise the Mayfair Apartment property at an approximate cost of $11,000.00. Upon voice vote, the voting was
unanimous.
Robinson moved, seconded by McClendon to allow Mr. Glenn Graves to address the council. Upon voice vote,
the voting was unanimous. Mr. Glenn Graves said he lives in Millington, TN and he was here in regards to the
comments made by Alderman Coleman regarding Riverside Speedway. He operated the racetrack from 1987 to
2006. He said he wanted to clarify that the race track has been continuously operated. He said he carries the
note on the property that is owned by Clayton and Sherry Allen. He said he was not speaking for them, however
if they were to default on the note for some reason, he would be operating the track again. He said he
understood there are issues regarding the noise and he can appreciate that, but he wanted to make sure his
position was understood that he needs the place to stay in operation.
Having no further business to come before the City Council, Councilor Coleman moved, seconded by Councilor
Taylor to adjourn. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 1:50 p.m.
PASSED and APPROVED this day of August, 2009.
WILLIAM H. JOHNSON, YOR
ATTEST:
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P ILLIP RA, CITY CLERK
Minutes prepared by Cindy Greenwood, Senior Deputy City Clerk cam,
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