November 21, 2002MINUTES
WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL
NOVEMBER 21, 2002
A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on November 21, 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. Mayor Johnson offered prayer. Phillip
Para, City Clerk called the roll. Those present were: Mayor William H. Johnson, City Attorney
David Peeples, City Treasurer Frank Martin, Councilor James Holt, Councilor Harold Thomas,
Councilor James Pulliaum, Councilor Lorraine Robinson, Councilor Tracy Catt, Councilor Dr.
Chester Peeples, and Councilor Al Felton. Arrived late: Councilor Gheric Bruce (1:40) and
Councilor Reverend Herman Coleman (1:45). Absent: Councilor Hubert Bass.
Mayor William H. Johnson declared a quorum was present.
PROCLAMATION
Mayor Johnson stated he has a Proclamation to present for Random Acts of Kindness. Mayor
Johnson asked Nancy Forsythe to come and accept this Proclamation. Mayor Johnson read the
Proclamation and announced that November 11 through 17, 2002 is Random Acts of Kindness
week..
BID OPENINGS
Bids for Public Works- Demolition and Clearance of 407 Auburn and 501 Auburn were
opened at 1:00 p.m. and copies of the tabulation sheet were given to the City Council. Councilor
Tracy Catt moved seconded by Councilor Dr. Chester Peeples to accept the bids and refer to
Public Works Committee for final deposition. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
Broadway Revitalization Phase IV - Brawley Engineer, was taken off the agenda until December
19, 2002.
CITIZENS REQUEST
Charlie Glasper Jr.- 306 Lincoln Street, Shady Grove, Arkansas. Mr. Glasper came before the
City Council complaining of an injury he encountered May 20, 2002 in his front yard.
Calvin Williams -2900 Dixon Street, West Memphis, Arkansas 72301. Mr. Williams came before
the City Council complaining about a piece of property that the city said they would tare down
for no charge, then he received a letter saying that he owed $2300.00 and that they were going to
place a lien on his property if he did not pay.
MINUTES
Councilor Dr. Chester Peeples moved seconded by Councilor Harold Thomas to dispense with
the reading of the minutes of November 7, 2002 and approve as submitted. Upon voice vote, the
voting was unanimous.
OLD BUSINESS
2"d Reading of an Ordinance waiving competitive bidding for aerial spraying, ground spraying
and other mosquito control efforts, and for other purposes. City Attorney David Peeples Read the
Ordinance for the second time.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilor Tracy Catt moved, seconded by Councilor Gheric Bruce to suspend the rules and Read
Title Only. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
O-1 an Ordinance waiving competitive bidding for the purchase of the property at 411 Auburn
Street, declaring an emergency and for other purchases. City Attorney David Peeples Read Title
Only.
Councilor Al Felton moved seconded by Councilor Gheric Bruce to suspend the rules and place
dri its ~r>d Reading. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
City Attorney David Peeples Read the Ordinance for the 2nd Time.
Councilor Gheric Bruce moved seconded by Councilor Tracy Catt to further suspend the rules
and Ordinance is place on its 3`d and Final Reading. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
City Attorney David Peeples Read the Ordinance for the 3rd and Final Reading. Councilor Gheric
Bruce moved seconded by Councilor Al Felton to adopt. Upon voice vote, the voting was
unanimous. The Ordinance was adopted and assigned No. 2058. Councilor Tracy Catt moved
seconded by Harold Thomas to adopt the emergency clause, section 3. Upon voice vote, the
voting was unanimous. The ordinance and its emergency clause were adopted.
PERNIISSION REQUESTS
Councilor Harold Thomas moved seconded by Councilor Lorraine Robinson to give permission
to pay OMI $54,659.16 for the month of December. Upon voice vote, voting was unanimous.
Councilor Gheric Bruce moved seconded by Councilor Harold Thomas to give permission to pay
Roy Pugh Abstract $66,000.00, less any duplication of benefits as determined. by the state office
of emergency management, plus all closing costs for the purchase of the property at 411 Auburn
Street. Upon voice vote, voting was unanimous.
Mayor William H. Johnson asks the Council for permission to add the Water Line Improvement
on Clement North Fleet Park to the Agenda. Councilor Harold Thomas moved seconded by
Councilor James Holt to add to the Agenda. Upon voice vote, voting was unanimous.
Mayor William H. Johnson asks the Council for permission to pay Crittco Construction Company
$141,030.00 on the Clement North Fleet Park Water Line Improvement Project. We have already
received the money from a grant in the amount of $265,000.00. Councilor Dr. Chester Peeples
moved second by Councilor James Holt to give Mayor William H. Johnson permission to pay
Crittco Construction Company. Upon voice vote, voting was unanimous.
COMIVIITTEE REPORTS
Councilor Lorraine Robinson reported the Airport Commission met the morning of 11/21/02 and
discussed: The 24 hour Weather Reporting System has been installed, the drainage project on the
Northside of Hanger 3 which houses McNeely Charter Service has been completed. The
Commission discussed several other maintenance issues such as deteriorated leaking roof of
hanger #l, inadequate interior lighting in hanger #3.
AJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Councilor Rev. Herman
Coleman seconded by Councilor Al Feeton to adjourn. Upon voice vote, voting was unanimous.
The meeting adjourn at 2:00 p.m.
Passed and Approved this ~ day of December 2002.
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WILLIAM H. JOHNSO A OR
ATTEST:
PHILLIP PA ,CITY CLERK
Minutes prepared by:
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Ti D. ackland, Jr. Deputy Clerk
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