11/04/2010MINUTES
WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL
NOVEMBER 4, 2010
A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on Thursday, November 4, 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 Father McCaslin of the Holy
Cross Episcopal Church. Phillip Para, City Clerk called the roll. Those present were: Mayor lMlliam H. Johnson,
City Attorney David Peeples, City Treasurer Frank Martin and Councilors, Lorraine Robinson, Tracy Catt,
Ramona Taylor, Herman Coleman, James Holt, Taz Tyrone, and Phillip Carter. Absent: Councilors James
Pulliaum, Marco McClendon and Willis Mondy. Quorum being present, Mayor Johnson proceeded with the
meeting.
BID OPENINGS
Bids for Planning & Development -Demolition Bids were opened a 1:00 and copies of the bid tally sheets were
given to the City Council. Councilor Taylor made a motion, seconded by Councilor Robinson to accept the bids
and refer them to Planning & Development for final disposition. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
MINUTES
Councilor Catt moved, seconded by Councilor Taylor to dispense with the reading of the minutes of October 21,
2010 and approve as presented. Upon voice vote the voting was unanimous.
OLD BUSINESS
3rd 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 fourteen (14) days, and for other purposes.
Before the Ordinance was read for the third time, Councilor Robinson gave a report from the Police Commission
meeting. She reported Captain Oakes said fourteen days would be sufficient time for the police department to
check on stolen merchandise and the owners of the local pawn shop agreed that they could also work with that
time period. Ms Pearcy, owner also agreed to give any stolen item back to the owner at no cost. They also
reported it was OK for officer's speeding and to run through a red light if they were in pursuit. Keeping patrol car
video's 90 days was also discussed.
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the THIRD and FINAL time. Councilor Robinson made a motion,
seconded by Councilor Tyrone, to approve the Ordinance. Roll call vote was held.
AYES: Robinson, Catt, Taylor, Holt, Tyrone and Carter
NAYS: Coleman
The motion carried. The Ordinance was adopted and assigned No. 2258.
NEW BUSINESS
PERMISSION REQUESTS
Councilor Taylor made a motion, seconded by Councilor Robinson to approve the Planning Commission
recommendations as presented. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. (See attached)
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Insurance Committee -Councilor Coleman announced there will be a city employee Health Fair at the Civic
Center November 18th Their next meeting will be the fourth Tuesday, November 23`d to discuss ways of keeping
our premiums as low as possible.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Johnson announced that there will be a city-wide auction at City Hall, Saturday, November 6tt'
Registration begins at 9:00 and the auction will start at 10:00 a.m. There are numerous vehicles for sale.
City Treasurer Frank Martin passed the 3~d Quarter Financials for the City Council to review.
Having no further business to come before the City Council, Councilor Tyrone moved, seconded by Councilor
Coleman to adjourn. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 1:40 p.m.
PASSED and APPROVED this -~. day of November, 2010.
WILLIAM H. JOHNSO AYOR
ATTEST:
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PHI ARA, CITY CLERK
Minutes prepared by Cindy Greenwood, Senior Deputy City Clerk
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Planning and Development
Ph# (870) 732-7520
MEMO
TO: Mayor William H. Johnson and City Council Members
FROM: Christine Byrd, Planning Commission Coordinator
DATE: October 29, 2010
RE: Recommendations from the regular scheduled Planning Commission meeting held
on Wednesday, October 27, 2010, to the Mayor and City Council, on Thursday,
November 4, 2010.
I. SUBDIVISIONS:
A. Goode Subdivision PlatGoode Subdivision Plat, Application, Cs# SD-06-10Cs# SD-06-10 -The West
Memphis Planning Commission recommended approval of the Goode Subdivision Plat,
presented by the property owner Mr. Paul Goode, and represented by Mr. Dennis Sorrell,
Sorrell Consulting Engineers. This property is located at approximately 910 N. 7th Street.
This property is Zoned I-1, Industrial and contains 3.10 acres.
Approval is subject to the following criteria:
1. Add a 15' easement adjacent to the south right-of--way line of E. Barton Street;
2. Proper execution of all Certificates;
3. Installation of grading and drainage improvements as required by the Department
of Public Works;
4. Approval of the improvement plans by the West Memphis Utility Department, as
to easements;
5. Installation of improvements, as required by the City Engineer.