July 19, 2001MINUTES
WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL
JULY 19, 2001
A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on July 19, 2001 at 1:30 p.m. in
the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 205 S. Redding, West Memphis, Arkansas. Mayor
William H. Johnson presided.
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 1:35 p.m. Councilor Lorraine Robinson offered
prayer.
Phillip Para, City Clerk called the roll. Those present were: Mayor William H. Johnson, City
Attorney David Peeples, Councilors: Herman Coleman, James Holt, Harold Thomas, James
Pulliaum, Lorraine Robinson, Tracy Catt, Gheric Bruce, Dr. C. W. Peeples, Al Felton and Hubert
Bass. Absent: City Treasurer Frank Martin
Bids for West Memphis 2001 Asphalt Overlay Program were opened at 1:00 p.m. and copies of
the tabulation sheet were given to the city council. Councilor Peeples moved, seconded by
Thomas to accept the bids and refer to the Public Works Committee for final disposition. Upon
voice vote, the voting was unanimous. (See attached)
Bids for Supply and Delivery of One 125 gallon Metter Applicator were opened at 1:00 p.m. and
copies of the tabulation sheet were given to the city council. Councilor Pulliaum moved,
seconded by Felton to accept the bids and refer to the Public Works Committee for final
disposition. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. (See attached)
CITIZENS REQUESTS None
MINUTES
Councilor Pulliaum moved, seconded by Councilor Coleman to approve the minutes of July 12,
2001 as submitted. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
OLD BUSINESS
2nd reading of an Ordinance granting a Special Use Permit in a 1-1, Limited Industrial District, to
allow a mulch processing facility at 25? South 7th Street, West Memphis, Arkansas.
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the SECOND time.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilor Pulliaum moved, seconded by Robinson to suspend the rules and the title's only be
read of R-1, R-2, O-1, O-2, O-3, and O-4. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
R-1 A Resolution of the West Memphis Arkansas City Council ratifying a letter agreement
with Entergy, Services, Inc., pertaining to open access transmission rates and ancillary services
related thereto.
City Attorney Peeples read the Resolution. Councilor Pulliaum moved, seconded by Peeples to
approve. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to approve. The motion carried. The
Resolution was assigned No. 1709.
R-2 A Resolution to approve a Memorandum of Agreement between the City of West
Memphis and Good Neighbor/Love Center, Inc., and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the Memorandum of Agreement on behalf of the City of West Memphis and for other
purposes.
City Attorney Peeples read the Resolution. Councilor Pulliaum moved, seconded by Felton to
approve. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to approve. The motion carried. The
Resolution was assigned No. 1710.
O-7 An Ordinance granting a Special Use Permit in a C-2, Open Display Commercial District,
permitting truck and trailer parking at 2509 East Broadway, West Memphis, Arkansas.
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST time. Councilor Pulliaum moved,
seconded by Councilor Thomas to suspend the rules and the ordinance be placed on its second
reading. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance
for the SECOND TIME.
O-2 An Ordinance to waive competitive bidding for approximately 900 LF of six inch water
line, declaring an emergency and for other purposes.
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST TIME. Peeples moved, seconded by
Pulliaum to suspend the rules and the ordinance be placed on its second reading, Upon voice
vote, the voting was unanimous. City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the SECOND
time. Councilor Pulliaum moved, seconded by Thomas to further suspend the rules and the
ordinance be placed on its third and final reading. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the THIRD time. Councilor Pulliaum moved,
seconded by Councilor Robinson to adopt. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
Councilor Pulliaum moved, seconded by Peeples to adopt the emergency clause section 3.
Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The Ordinance was adopted and assigned No.
1993.
O-3 An Ordinance calling a special election in the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, on the
question of levying cone-half of one percent sales and use tax within the City of West Memphis,
Arkansas, defining the term "single transaction'; prescribing other matters pertaining thereto, and
declaring an emergency.
City Attomey advised the date of the election needed to be filled and said this ordinance was
required to be adopted within thirty days of the ordinance that was adopted at the July 12th
meeting and then the election would have to be held within 120 days, which would be November
16th. Councilor Peeples moved, seconded by Councilor Thomas to set the election date for
September 18th. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
City Attomey Peeples read the Ordinance with the date of September 18th for the FIRST time.
Peeples moved, seconded by Pulliaum to suspend the rules and the ordinance be placed on its
second reading. Upon roll call vote, the voting was:
AYES: Coleman, Holt, Thomas, Pulliaum, Robinson, Catt, Peeples, and Felton
NAYS: Bass
Councilor Bruce voted as "present" The motion carried.
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the SECOND time. Councilor Pulliaum moved,
seconded by Coleman to further suspend the rules and the ordinance be placed on its third
reading. Upon roll call vote, the voting was:
AYES: Coleman, Holt, Thomas, Pulliaum, Robinson, Catt, Peeples, and Felton
NAYS: Bass
Councilor Bruce voted as "present': The motion carried
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the THIRD and FINAL time. Councilor Thomas
moved, seconded by Pulliaum to adopt the ordinance. Upon roll call vote, the voting was:
AYES: Coleman, Holt, Thomas, Pulliaum, Robinson, Catt, Peeples, and Felton
NAYS: Bass
Councilor Bruce voted as "present" The motion carried.
Peeples moved, seconded by Robinson to adopt the emergency clause, section 9. Upon roll call
vote, the voting was:
AYES: Coleman, Holt, Thomas, Pulliaum, Robinson, Catt, Peeples, and Felton
NAYS: Bass
Councilor Bruce voted as "present" The Ordinance was adopted and assigned No. 1994.
O-4 An Ordinance to regulate the use of fireworks in the City of West Memphis, Arkansas
and for other purposes.
City Attomey Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST time.
PERMISSION REQUESTS
Councilor Coleman moved, seconded by Peeples to distribute the dog track funds in the amount
of $99,800.41 equally between the four girls and boys clubs when their requirements are met.
Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
Councilor Thomas moved, seconded by Peeples to pay OMI $53,326.00 for the month of
August. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
Councilor Pulliaum moved, seconded by Thomas to give permission for the mayor to sign the
preliminary design studies for the all hazard retrofit for the West Memphis elementary schools.
Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. Project Impact Coordinator Ramona Taylor gave a
brief explanation of the project.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Councilor Coleman stated he had received several complaints that there is a problem of stray
dogs in his ward around 22nd Street. Mayor Johnson stated he would have the Animal Control
Officer contact him. Councilor Catt stated they don't have any more room for animals at the
Animal Shelter but are in the process of building six new pens. Mayor Johnson to have the
Animal Control Officer come to one the council meetings in the near future and give a report to
the council.
Councilor Holt announced the West Memphis baseball team "cabby's Pallets Eagles play for the
state Babe Ruth Championship at Tilden Rogers Park tonight at 6:00 p.m. and encouraged
everyone to come out and support our team.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilor Robinson reported the Airport Commission met and gave recognition to past chairman
Steve Jones for services he rendered from 1989 to 2001. Also Garver Engineers recognized
him as well for his many accomplishments while serving as chairman. They are looking into the
possibility of ground leasing and reported many good things are happening at the airport.
Councilor Catt announced the Budget Committee will meet July 26th or 27th. He also reported
the Insurance Committee will meet soon and he would call and let them know when.
Councilor Pulliaum suggested a letter go out to the Boys and Girls Clubs with their dog track
checks reminding them of their requirements to submit reports.
Having no further business to come before the council, Councilor Peeples moved, seconded by
Councilor Thomas to adjourn. The motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 2:03 p.m.
PASSED and APPROVED this ~''"~ day of August, 2001.
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WILLIAM H. JOHNSON, MA R
ATTEST:
P ; IP ,CITY CLERK
Minutes prepared by:
Cindy Gr nwood, Sr. Deputy Clerk
WEST MEMPHIS 2001 ASPHALT OVERLAY PROGRAM
West Memphis, Arkansas
Bid opening July 19, 2001
1:00 p.m.
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Public Works Department
Bid Tabulation Sheet
July 19, 2001
for
Supply and Delivery of Une 125-Gallon Metter Applicator
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