May 16, 2002MINUTES
WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL
MAY 16, 2002
A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on May 16, 2002 at 1:30
p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 205 So. Redding, West Memphis,
Arkansas. With the absence of Mayor William H. Johnson, Councilor Peeples made the
motion to elect Councilor Lorraine Robinson to preside as Mayor at this meeting,
seconded by Councilor Thomas. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. Councilor
Robinson presided as Mayor.
Councilor Robinson called the meeting to order at 1:35 p.m. Prayer was given by Rev.
David Moose of Rosewood Methodist Church.
City Clerk Phillip Para called the roll. Those present were: City Attorney David Peeples,
City Treasurer Frank Martin, Councilors: James Holt, Harold Thomas, James Pulliaum,
Lorraine Robinson, Tracy Catt, Gheric Bruce (late 1:40), Dr. C. W. Peeples, Al Felton
and Hubert Bass. Absent were: Mayor William H. Johnson, Councilor Herman
Coleman. Councilor Robinson declared a quorum present.
BID OPENINGS
Bids for West Memphis Municipal Airport, Grass Cutting, were opened and tabulated at
1:30 p.m. Councilor Peeples moved, seconded by Councilor Thomas to accept the bids
and refer to the Airport Commission for final disposition. Upon voice vote, the voting
was unanimous. (See attached)
Bids for the Sanitation Department, Brush Chipper, were opened and tabulated at 1:00
p.m. Copies of the tabulation sheet were provided to the City Council. Councilor Felton
moved, seconded by Councilor Catt to accept the bids and refer to the Public Works
Department for final disposition. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
CITIZENS REnUEST
Pastor Donnie Gist - 4825 Hwy. 77, Marion, Arkansas, 72364 - Mr. Gist came before the
City Council representing Lord's House of Prayer & Worship of 25th and Polk Streets.
He was asking the City Council to waive the Subdivision Regulations for filling in the
ditch with a culvert and packing dirt on top. Polk Street is on Community Development's
Public Infrastructure Development. Councilor Pulliaum moved, seconded by Councilor
Peeples to waive the Subdivision Regulations. Upon voice vote, the voting was
unanimous.
Councilor Hubert Bass - 483 No. 28th, West Memphis, Arkansas, 72301 - Mr. Bass came
before the City Council to discuss the Civil & Human Rights Ordinance. He stated it was
being drafted and wanted to thank everyone that help put this ordinance together. He
asked the City Council if Senator Alvin Simes could use the remainder of his time.
Councilor Pulliaum moved, seconded by Councilor Holt to permit Senator Simes to use
the remainder of time. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
Senator Simes came before the City Council representing the Civil & Human Rights
Ordinance. He encouraged the City Council to support this ordinance.
MINUTES
Councilor Peeples moved, seconded by Councilor Catt to approve the minutes of May 2,
2002 as submitted. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
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OLD BUSINESS
Third 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 there of (Tabled from May 2, 2002).
Councilor Catt made the motion to table this ordinance indefinitely, seconded by
Councilor Holt. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
Third reading of an ordinance attaching and incorporating certain described annexed
territory to Ward Two of the City of West Memphis and for other purposes.
City Attorney Peeples read the ordinance by title only for its THIRD and FINAL TIME.
Councilor Thomas moved, seconded by Councilor Pulliaum to approve the ordinance.
Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The ordinance passed and was assigned No.
2026.
Second reading of an ordinance attaching and incorporating certain described annexed
territory to Ward One of the City of West Memphis and for other purposes.
City Attorney Peeples read the ordinance by title only for its SECOND TIME.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilor Peeples made the motion to read title only for O-1 through O-S, seconded by
Councilor Felton. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous
O-1 An ordinance waiving competitive bidding for repairs of well number three, pump
number 47323 and for other purposes.
City Attorney Peeples read the ordinance by title only for its FIRST TIME. Councilor
Felton moved, seconded by Councilor Thomas to suspend the rules and place the
ordinance on its second reading. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
City Attorney Peeples read the ordinance by title only for its SECOND TIME. Councilor
Felton moved, seconded by Councilor Thomas to suspend the rules and place it on its
third and final reading. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
City Attorney Peeples read the ordinance by title only for its THIRD and FINAL TIME.
Councilor Felton moved, seconded by Councilor Catt to approve the ordinance. Upon
voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The ordinance passed and was assigned No. 2027.
O-2 An ordinance waiving competitive bidding for the purchase of the property at 332
South 9th Street.
City Attorney Peeples read the ordinance by title only for the FIRST TIME. Councilor
Felton moved, seconded by Councilor Pulliaum to suspend the rules and place it on its
second reading. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
City Attorney Peeples read the ordinance by title only for its SECOND TIME. Councilor
Felton moved, seconded by Councilor Pulliaum to suspend the rules and place its on its
third and final reading. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
City Attorney Peeples read the ordinance by title only for its THIRD and FINAL TIME.
Councilor Felton moved, seconded by Councilor Peeples to approve the ordinance. Upon
voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The ordinance passed and was assigned No. 2028.
O-3 An ordinance waiving competitive bidding for the purchase and installation of a
40 KW Generator and a 125 AMP Automatic Transfer Switch and accessories for the
West Memphis Police Department and for other purposes.
City Attorney Peeples read the ordinance by title only for its FIRST TIME.
O-4 An ordinance to amend the Personnel Manual of the City of West Memphis,
Arkansas and for other purposes.
City Attorney Peeples read the ordinance by title only for its FIRST TIME.
O-5 An ordinance to establish a Municipal Civilian Review Commission to review
charges of alleged discrimination and civil rights violations within the City's Public
Municipal Agencies.
Councilor Thomas made the motion to table this ordinance until the next City Council
meeting, seconded by Councilor Holt. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
PERMISSION REQUEST
Councilor Robinson asked permission to pay OMI $54,659.16 for the month of June.
Councilor Catt moved, seconded by Councilor Thomas to pay OMI. Upon voice vote, the
voting was unanimous.
Councilor Robinson asked permission to pay MATA $83,092.99. Councilor Catt moved,
seconded by Councilor Thomas to pay MATA. Upon voice vote, the voting was
unanimous.
City Attorney Peeples asked permission to add to the agenda an agreement for Mayor
Johnson to sign with Enterprise Rental Car. Councilor Thomas moved, seconded by
Councilor Peeples to add it to the agenda. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
City Attorney Peeples asked permission for Mayor Johnson to sign the agreement with
Enterprise Rental Car so they may have a location at the West Memphis Municipal
Airport. Councilor Felton moved, seconded by Councilor Peeples to give Mayor Johnson
permission to sign the agreement.
Councilor Robinson stated there was a Budget Amendment. Councilor Catt explained the
amendments. Councilor Catt moved, seconded by Councilor Thomas to approve the
Budget Amendment. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilor Holt stated the Fire Commission did not meet due to a lack of a quorum.
Councilor Thomas stated the Utility Commission met and awarded bids to the lowest
bidders on certain projects and discussed claims that had been presented to the Utility
Commission.
Councilor Peep~~s stated the Parks Commission did not meet last Monday, but will meet
this Monday, 20th. The Advertising & Promotion met and had presentation of bids for the
air conditioner replacement which they acted upon. The Civic Complex stated this is the
busiest time of year and indicated at a later date they may increase the fees. Tourism
Department pointed out the Freedom Fest will be June 21st. Personnel Committee met
and discussed several items, of interest were sick days and sick pay.
Councilor Catt stated the Insurance Committee will hopefully receive the detailed reports
next week and will at that time call a meeting. He further stated at the last council
meeting there was a motion made to have the second meeting of the City Council on June
27th, fourth Thursday of the month. Councilor Catt made a motion to change the date to
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June 25th, fourth Tuesday of the month, seconded by Councilor Thomas. Upon voice
vote, the voting was unanimous.
Councilor Robinson stated the Airport Commission met this morning. The 24 hour
weather reporting system is on schedule. State Department of Aeronautics 50/50 grant
for reroofing Hangar #3 is on schedule. They also discussed Enterprise Rental Car having
a location at the airport.
Councilor Pulliaum asked why the Fire Department is not running in full capacity. -'
Inspector Auburt Robinson came before the City Council to explain the situation at the
Fire Department, lack of personnel. Councilor Pulliaum stated he felt that Parks &
Recreation need to put the basketball goals back up at the City Parks. Councilor Peeples
stated he would address this at the next Parks Commission meeting.
Councilor Bruce announced the Wonder City Boys and Girls Club will be having their
grand opening for signing up memberships.
Councilor Holt announced the City of West Memphis will be hosting the 13 year old
Invitational Baseball Tournament consisting of approximately 16 teams.
ADJOURNAMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Councilor Robinson
moved, seconded by Councilor Holt to adjourn. Upon voice vote, the voting was
unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 2:20 p.m.
PASSED and APPROVED this i!~'~_ day of June, 2002.
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