10/07/2010MINUTES
WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL
OCTOBER 7, 2010
A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on Thursday, October 7, 2010, at 1:30 p.m. in the
City Council Chambers at City Hall, 205 South Redding, West Memphis, Arkansas.
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. Invocation was given by Pastor Thomas Reed of New
Salem Baptist Church. Senior Deputy City Clerk Cindy Greenwood called the roll. Those present were: Mayor
William H. Johnson, City Attorney David Peeples, City Treasurer Frank Martin and Councilors, Taz Tyrone,
Lorraine Robinson, Tracy Catt, James Pulliaum, Ramona Taylor, Herman Coleman, Marco McClendon, and
James Holt Absent: Councilors Phillip Carter and Willis Mondy. Quorum being present, Mayor Johnson
proceeded with the meeting.
BID OPENINGS
Bids for the 2010 Asphalt Overlay & Street Improvement Program and bids for a West Memphis Utilities - 2011
Flatbed Dump Truck were opened at 1:00 p.m. and copies of the bid tabulation were given to the City Council.
Councilor Catt made a motion, seconded by Councilor Robinson to accept the bids and refer the Street
Improvement Program bids to the Public Works Commission, and the 2011 flatbed dump truck to the Utility
Commission for final disposition. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. (See attached bid forms)
Public Works Committee to meet immediately after this meeting.
MINUTES
Councilor Robinson moved, seconded by Councilor Tyrone to dispense with the reading of the minutes of
September 16, 2010 and approve as submitted. Upon voice vote the voting was unanimous.
OLD BUSINESS
3`d Reading An Ordinance requiring all building trade contractors or builders performing work in the
City of West Memphis, Arkansas, to furnish a surety bond in the amount of twenty thousand dollars,
($20,000.00)
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the THIRD and FINAL time. Councilor Catt made a motion,
seconded by Councilor Tyrone to approve the Ordinance. Councilor Robinson said she thought this was too
much for "handy men" to pay and that she would like time to study the situation. Councilor Catt said the bond
would cost around $240.00 a year and he did not think that was too much for a contractor to pay. He said the City
Council has an obligation to protect all citizens. Lengthy discussion continued. Roll call vote followed.
AYES: Tyrone, Catt
NAYS: Robinson, Pulliaum, Taylor, McClendon, and Holt
Councilor Coleman abstained from the vote. The motion FAILED.
2"d Reading An Ordinance to amend Section 5.28.040 of the West Memphis Municipal Code to require
property received in pawn to be held for thirty (30) days, and for other purposes.
Councilor Tyrone made a motion, seconded by Councilor Taylor to table the Ordinance indefinitely. Upon voice
vote, the voting was unanimous.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilor Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilor Taylor, to suspend the rules and read R-1 and O-1 by
title only. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
R-1 A Resolution authorizing the removal of liens for grass cutting services performed by the City of
West Memphis
City Attorney Peeples read the Resolution. Councilor Pulliaum moved, seconded by Councilor Taylor to approve
the Resolution. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The Resolution was adopted and assigned No.
1974.
O-1 An Ordinance to amend Section 5.28.040 of the West Memphis Municipal Code to require property
received in pawn to be held for fourteen (14) days, and for other purposes.
r City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST time.
PERMISSION REQUESTS
Councilor Taylor made a motion, seconded by Councilor Catt to approve the Planning Commission
Recommendations as presented. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. (See attached)
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Public Works Committee -Councilor Taylor reported Glenn Bailey Drive work is on schedule and should be
completed by the first of November. Preliminary work has begun on Ingram Blvd. and Southland Drive Project's
and work should begin early next spring.
Insurance Committee -Councilor Coleman reported they are meeting every month reviewing different options to
try to save the city money on health insurance.
Fire Commission - Councilor Catt reported the AR Fire Prevention Commission awarded a grant of $4,000 to
purchase smoke detectors for distribution in the community to the low income, elderly, and disabled. Promotional
testing will be held sometime in December. MSCC will administer the test and Judy Moore, Personnel Director will
observe. EMS Collections as of 9/7 were $294,735.89.
Police Commission -Councilor Robinson reported they discussed the Pawn Shop Ordinance amendment and
approved the 30 days and referred to Council.
Budget Committee -Councilor Catt reported for the first 7 months, we are in much better shape than the
projected $670,000 deficit. Through the excellent leadership and the department heads watching every dollar
spent, along with some unexpected overages, the city is in good s#~ape for now.
Having no further business to come before the City Council, Councilor Pulliaum moved, seconded by Councilor
Taylorto adjourn. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 1:55 p.m.
PASSED and APPROVED this a ~ 5~ day of October, 2010.
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WILLIAM H. JOHN N, MAYOR
ATTEST:
PHILLI ,CITY CLERK
Minutes prepared by Cindy Greenwood, Senior Deputy City Clerk
WEST MEMPHIS UTILITY COMMISSION
P O Box 1868 604 East Cooper
West Memphis, AR 72303
Phone (870) 732-7509 Fax (870) 732-7621
10/7/2010 2011 FLATBED DUMP TRUCK
FORD OF WEST MEMPHIS ~ ~ ~~ ~ - ~
2400 E. SERVICE RD.
WEST MEMPHIS, AR
SID TABULATION
WEST MEMPIIIS 2010 OVERLAY &
STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGR_4M
October 7, 2010
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TO: Mayor William H. Johnson and City Council Members
FROM: Christine Byrd, Planning Commission Coordinator
DATE: October 1, 2010
RE: Recommendations from the regular scheduled Planning Commission meeting held
on Wednesday, September 28, 2010, to the Mayor and City Council, on Thursday,
October 7, 2010.
I. SUBDIVISIONS:
A. County Plat. New Salem Baptist Church Subdivision. Annlication.
Cs# SD-OS-10 -The West Memphis Planning Commission recommended approval of
the County Plat, New Salem Baptist Church Subdivision, presented by the property
owner, and represented by Mr. Dennis Sorrell, Sorrell Consulting Engineers. This
property is located in Crittenden County, but is located within the City of West Memphis
Extra-Territorial Zoning Jurisdiction. This property is Zoned C-V-E, Conservation Extra-
Territorial and contains 13.80 acres.
Approval is subject to the following criteria:
1. Proper execution of all Certificates;
2. Installation of grading and drainage improvements as required by the Crittenden
County Judge;
3. Approval of the improvement plans, as to easements and rights-of way, as
required by the Crittenden County Judge.
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