May 2, 2002MINUTES
WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL
May 2, 2002
A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on May 2, 2002 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 1:30 p.m. Reverend Herman Coleman offered
prayer.
Phillip Para, City Clerk called the roll. Those present were: Mayor William H. Johnson, City
Attorney David Peeples, City Treasurer Frank Martin Councilors: Hubert Bass, Herman
Coleman, James Holt, Harold Thomas, James Pulliaum, Tracy Catt, Gheric Bruce (1:35 p. m.) Dr.
C. W. Peeples and Al Felton. Councilor Lorraine Robinson was absent. Mayor Johnson declared
a quorum present and proceeded with the agenda.
BID OPENINGS
Bids for West Memphis Utilities -John Deere Bush hog Tractor and 2002 Office Improvements
were opened at 1:00 p.m. and bid tabulation sheets were presented to the City Council.
Councilor Peeples moved, seconded by Thomas to accept the bids and refer them to the Utility
Commission for final disposition. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. (See attached}
Bids for Public Works Department demolition and clearance of 3505 E. Polk were opened at 1:00
p.m. and copies of the bid tabulation were given to the City Council. Councilor Catt moved,
seconded by Coleman to accept the bids and refer to Public Works Committee for final
disposition. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. (See attached)
Mayor Johnson issued a Proclamation to Bobbie Harris who was representing Counseling
Service of Eastern Arkansas proclaiming May, 2002 as Mental Health Month.
Mayor Johnson issued a Proclamation to John Rimmer, General Manager of West Memphis
Utilities proclaiming May, 2002 as National Electric Safety Month.
CITIZENS REQUESTS None
MINUTES
Councilor Pulliaum moved, seconded by Councilor Bruce to dispense with the reading of the
minutes of April 18, 2002 and approve as submitted. Upon voice vote, the voting was
unanimous.
OLD BUSINESS
3rd reading of an Ordinance to levy privilege license upon all persons, partnerships, associations,
firms, and corporations engaged in carrying on or following certain trades, businesses,
professions, vocations, and/or callings within the corporate limits of the City of West Memphis,
Arkansas; to provide the time for payment of such privilege license; to provide penalties for
nonpayment thereof
Councilor Catt moved, seconded by Councilor Holt to table the ordinance until the next meeting.
Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
2nd reading of an ordinance attaching and incorporating certain described annexed territory to
Ward ll of the City of West Memphis and for other purposes.
City Attorney Peeples read the ordinance for the SECOND time.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilor Catt moved, seconded by Pulliaum to suspend the rules and the titles only be read of
R-1, R-2, O-1, O-2 and O-3. Upon voice vote the voting was unanimous. The motion carried.
R-1 A Resolution to change the West Memphis Comprehensive Plan from CVE,
Conservation Extra-Territorial to PUD, Planned Unit Development for certain described property
located on Mound City Road
City Attorney Peeples read the Resolution. Councilor Catt moved, seconded by Thomas to
approve. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The Resolution was adopted and
assigned No. 1740.
R-2 A Resolution accepting the annexation of certain territory to the City of West Memphis,
Arkansas and making same a part of the City of West Memphis
City Attorney Peeples read the Resolution. Councilor Peeples moved, seconded by Catt to
approve. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The Resolution was adopted and
assigned No. 1741.
O-1 An Ordinance attaching and incorporating certain described annexed territory to Ward 1
of the City of West Memphis and for other purposes.
City Attorney Peeples read the ordinance for the FIRST time.
O-2 An Ordinance attaching and incorporating certain described annexed territory to Ward 5
of the City of West Memphis and for other purposes.
City Attorney Peeples read the ordinance for the FIRST time. Pulliaum moved, seconded by
Holt 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 Peeples moved, seconded by Holt 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 and FINAL time. Holt moved, seconded by Pulliaum
to approve. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The ordinance was adopted and
assigned No. 2024.
O-3 An ordinance waiving competitive bidding for repairs of we!! number four, pump number
58143 and for other purposes.
City Attorney Peeples read the ordinance for the FIRST time. Catt moved, seconded by Felton
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 Catt moved, seconded by Felton 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 and FINAL time. Catt moved, seconded by Felton to
approve. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The ordinance was adopted and
assigned No. 2025.
PERMISSION REQUESTS
Catt moved, seconded by Peeples to give permission to pay OMI $54,659.16 for the month of
May. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
Peeples moved, seconded by Thomas to approve the Planning Commission recommendations
dated April 26, 2002. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. (See attached)
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilor Coleman requested a report be given on the Design Review Commission meetings
under Committee Reports beginning next meeting.
Councilor Catt reported the Insurance Committee met and discussed first quarter figures. He
reported they were a little high, but other than that everything looked good. Budget Committee
to meet tomorrow at noon for first quarter review.
Councilor Felton requested Mayor Johnson respond to the editorial that was in the Evening
Times a couple of weeks ago regarding the West Memphis City Council and the county
communication center. Mayor Johnson stated there has been some information put together that
is to be brought before the Quorum Court explaining that this matter was not our problem and
did not originate here.
Councilor Coleman expressed concerns regarding mosquito control. City Attorney Peeples
reported the bids were opened at the last council meeting and the contract had been awarded to
Vector Disease Control. He also explained this contract increased from $177,000 to $186,000
and we collect around $141,000 from $1.00 mosquito fee on the utility bill.
Councilor Pulliaum requested the Utility flush truck go to Woods Street, 7th Street and next to
Wal-Mart where there are drainage problems. Mayor Johnson will ask utility to do so.
Having 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 1:53 p.m.
PASSED and APPROVED this ` "`~` day of May, 2002.
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WI LIAM H. JOHNSON, M YOR
ATTEST:
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PHI ,CITY CLERK
Minutes prepared by:
Cindy Gree wood, Sr. Deputy Clerk
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May 2, 2002
Demolition and Clearance of 3505 East Polk
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CITY OF WEST MEMPtII~S
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
205 S. Redding • P.O. Bi~x 1728 • West htemphi~, Arkamas 72303 • (870) 732-720 • Fax (8701 732-760
MEMO
TO: Mayor William H. Johnson and City Council Members
FROM: Christine Byrd, Planning Commission Coordinator
DATE: Apri126, 2002
RE: Recommendations from the regular scheduled Planning Commission meeting held on
Thursday, Apri124, 2002, to the Mayor and City Council, on Thursday,. May 2, 2002.
I.) The West Memphis Planning Commission recommended to approve ~om~rehensive Plan
ange. Case# COMP-Ol-02, from CVE, Conservation Extra-Territorial , to PUD, Planned Unit
Development, for the property located at 4391- 4401 Dacus Road. (.4ee Resolution pr~ared in
ap cket•)
II.) The West Memphis Planning Commission recommended to approve Rezone Case# Z-01-
02, from CVE, Conservation Extra-Territorial District, to PUD, Planned Unit Development, with
specific criteria, for the property located at 4391 - 4401 Dacus Road. (.See Ordinance with
criteria and ma,~ enclosed in packed )
III.) The West Memphis Planning Commission recommended to approve Final Plat
Counseling Services Subdivision. Case# SD-Of,-02, for the property owner Mr. Steve Johnson,
for the property located at approximately 905 N. 7th Street. This plat contains 6.99 acres and is
zoned I-1, Limited Industrial District. (.See attached flat.)
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