August 16, 2001MINUTES
WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 16, 2001
A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on August 16, 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 1:45 p.m. Prayer was given by Rev. Robert
Nelson of Bethel AME Church.
City Clerk Phillip Para called the roll. Those present were: Mayor William H. Johnson,
City Attorney David Peeples, City Treasurer FrankMartin, Councilors: Harold Thomas,
James Pulliaum, Lorraine Robinson, Tracy Catt, Dr. C. W. Peeples, Al Felton, Hubert
Bass, Herman Coleman and James Holt. Absent was: Councilor Gheric Bruce. Mayor
Johnson declared a quorum present.
There was no bids to be opened at this time.
J. T. Miller of 234 So. 20th Street came before the City Council asking for them to give
him additional time to pay off the demolition of 234 So. 9th he owes to the City. After
discussion Mayor Johnson stated that the City would give him additional time.
Councilor Bruce came in at 1:55 p.m.
Willie Catha Jones of 304 N. 12th Street came before the City Council stating her
neighbor at 302 N.12th Street was not keeping the grass cut in their yard. The City
Council and Mr. Paul Luker, Director of Planning & Development explained to her the
procedure the City has to go through to get this done.
Councilor Thomas stated there was a correction that needed to be made in the Committee
Reports. The Utility Commission met on August the 9th, not October 9th. Councilor
Peeples moved, seconded by Councilor Thomas to approve the minutes of August 2, 2001
as corrected. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
Third reading of an Ordinance to regulate the use of f reworks in the City of West
Memphis, Arkansas and for other purposes.
City Attorney Peeples read the ordinance by title only for the THIIZD and FINAL TIlVIE.
Councilor Holt moved, seconded by Councilor Thomas to approve the ordinance. Upon
voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
The ordinance passed and was assigned No. 1997.
Councilor Peeples moved, seconded by Councilor Holt to read title only on all New
Business. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
R-1 A Resolution of the West Memphis, Arkarnsas City Council ratifying the, f 'cling of a
conformed Independence Steam Electric Station Operating Agreement with Entergy
Arkansas, Inc. and other co-owners of the Independence Steam Electric Station as
required by Ferc Order 614, and for other purposes.
City Attorney Peeples read the resolution by title only. Councilor Pulliaum moved,
seconded by Councilor Robinson to approve the resolution. Upon voice vote, the voting
was unanimous.
The resolution passed and was assigned No. 1714.
R-2 A Resolution cert~ing the amounts of liens imposed on certain properties for
demolition contracted by the City of West Memphis pursuant to Ordinance 1141.
City Attorney Peeples read the resolution by title only. Councilor Pulliaum moved,
seconded by Councilor Thomas to approve the resolution. Upon voice vote, the voting
was unanimous.
The resolution passed and was assigned No. 1715.
R-3 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas,
amending the Community Development Block Grant Programs
(8-95-2001 MC OS-0009).
Mayor Johnson stated this was under Permission Request, but felt this should be done as a
resolution. Councilor Thomas moved, seconded by Councilor Holt to approve the
Mayor's recommendation. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
City Attorney Peeples read the resolution by title only. Councilor Pulliaum moved,
seconded by Councilor Felton to approve the resolution.
The resolution passed and was assigned No. 1716.
R-4 A Resolution in support of the Family of Melvin Guy.
Mayor Johnson asked for this to be added to the agenda. Councilor Pulliaum moved,
seconded by Councilor Peeples to add the resolution. Upon voice vote, the voting was
unanimous. Councilor Pulliaum moved, seconded by Councilor Peeples to read the
resolution in it's entirety. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
City Attorney Peeples read the resolution in it's entirety. Councilor Pulliaum moved,
seconded by Councilor Peeples to approve the resolution. Upon voice vote, the voting
was unanimous.
The resolution passed and was assigned No. 1717.
O-1 An Ordinance to amend Article VII, Section 1 and Section 2 of the Land
Subdivision and Development Code of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas and for other
purposes.
City Attorney Peeples read the ordinance by title only for the FIRST TIlVIE. Mayor
Johnson stated this will be on the agenda for the next regular council meeting to be read
for the second time.
O-2 An Ordinance requiring licensure pursuant to the requirements of Act 950 of
1999 for the issuance of a building permit for the construction or remodeling of a
residential dwelling and for other purposes.
City Attorney Peeples read the ordinance by title only for the FIRST TIlVIE. Councilor
Catt moved, seconded by Councilor Pulliaum to suspend the rules and place the ordinance
on it's second reading. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
City Attorney Peeples read the ordinance by title only for the SECOND TIlVIE. Councilor
Call moved, seconded by Councilor Pulliaum to suspend the rules and place the ordinance
on it's third reading. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
City Attorney Peeples read the ordinance by title only for the THIRD and FINAL TIlVIE.
Councilor Catt moved, seconded by Councilor Pulliaum to approve the ordinance. Upon
voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
The ordinance passed and was assigned No. 1998.
Mayor Johnson asked permission to pay Broadway Revitalization Phase III. Councilor
Thomas moved, seconded by Councilor Pulliaum to pay Broadway Revitalization Phase
III. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
Mayor Johnson asked for permission to sign a contract with Sorrell Consulting Engineers.
Councilor Pulliaum moved, seconded by Councilor Thomas to give Mayor Johnson
permission to sign the contract. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
Mayor Johnson asked for a motion to approve the Planning Commission
Recommendations as submitted. Councilor Peeples moved, seconded by Councilor
Thomas to approve. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
Mayor Johnson asked permission to pay OMI $54,659.16 for the month of September.
Councilor Catt moved, seconded by Councilor Peeples to pay OMI. Upon voice vote, the
voting was unanimous.
Mayor Johnson asked for permission to pay Alltec $88,422.00 for a bucket truck for West
Memphis Utilities and to pay Posten Equipment Sales $51,318.00 for an aerial lift for
West Memphis Utilities. Councilor Pulliaum moved, seconded by Councilor Thomas to
pay Alltec and Posten Equipment Sales. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
David Moose of the Lion's Club came before the City Council to announce the 2001
Livin' on the Levee Rodeo, August 24th & ZSth.
Councilor Catt stated the Insurance Committee will meet today after the City Council
meeting.
Councilor Robinson stated the Airport Commission met today. She stated the staff at the
airport and the Airport Commission are doing a great job.
Councilor Thomas stated the Utility Commission will have a special called meeting next
Thursday, August 23rd.
Councilor Holt stated the Parks Commission did not meet because there was not a
quorum.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Councilor Pulliaum
moved, seconded by Councilor Holt to adjourn. Upon voice vote, the voting was
unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 2:24 p.m.
PASSED and APPROVED this _ day of-~~t, 2001.
WILLIAM H. JOHNSON, YOR
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CITY CLERK
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FR M: Christine Byrd, Planning Commission Coordinator
DA'~'E: August 3, 2001
~~'' RE: Recommendations from the regular scheduled Planning Commission meeting hel0 on
', Th rsday; July Z5, 2001, to the Mayor and City Council, on Thursday, August 15, 20
I. The West Memphis Planning Commission recommended to approve Land Subdivision
o mendment ase# RD-01-01, in regards to lot-splits, presented by the City of West
Me phis Planning and Development Department. SEE ATTACHED ORDINANCE)
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