November 17, 2011 (2)MINUTES
WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL
NOVEMBER 17, 2011
A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on Thursday, November 17, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. in
the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 205 S. Redding, West Memphis, Arkansas.
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. Invocation was given by Father McCaslin of Holy Cross
Episcopal Church. Phillip Para, City Clerk, called the roll. Those present were: Mayor ~Iliam H. Johnson, City
Attorney David Peeples, City Treasurer Frank Martin and Councilors, James Holt, Lorraine Robinson, Tracy Catt,
James Pulliaum, Ramona Taylor, Herman Coleman, Marco McClendon, and Willis Mondy. Absent were:
Councilors Phillip Carter and Taz Tyrone. Quorum being present, Mayor Johnson proceeded with the meeting.
~ PRESENTATION
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~ Mayor Johnson turned the floor over to Councilwoman Lorraine Robinson. She and Mayor Johnson presented a
Key to the City of West Memphis to Mr. Stanley Campbell and the Stone Awards staff for having the Stone
Awards October 29, 2011 in West Memphis and for the outstanding work that they do.
MINUTES
Councilman Pulliaum moved, seconded by Councilwoman Taylor to dispense with the reading of the minutes of
November 3, 2011 City Council meeting, and approve them as submitted. Upon voice vote, the voting was
unanimous to approve.
OLD BUSINESS
3~d Reading AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE ALDERMEN AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO
PURCHASE SERVICES FROM PHILLIP CARTER, INDIVIDUALLY, AND DOING BUSINESS AS 1ST CLASS
LAWN AND JANITORIAL SERVICE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the THIRD and FINAL time. Councilman Pulliaum made a motion,
seconded by Councilwoman Taylor to adopt the Ordinance. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to
approve. The Ordinance was adopted and assigned No. 2286.
2"d Reading AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 2.27.060 OF THE WEST MEMPHIS MUNICIPAL
CODE REGARDING THE AUTHORITY OF THE POLICE COMMISSION AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the SECOND time.
NEW BUSINESS None
PERMISSION REQUESTS
Mayor Johnson explained the Park Commission did not have a quorum at their last meeting and asked that the
City Council approve the low bid from Wilco Services for the site improvements at Grimsley Park and Horton
Park. Councilwoman Taylor made a motion, seconded by Councilman Pulliaum to approve the low bid. Upon
voice vote, the voting was unanimous to approve.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Airport Commission -Councilwoman Robinson reported Taxiway "A" Rehab Project is on schedule. It should be
completed by January 5th. The Hangar 2 Rehab Project has been completed and the paperwork submitted to the
State Department of Aeronautics. This work was funded by a 90/10 grant; 90% State Department of Aeronautics
and 10% West Memphis Municipal Airport monies. The Airport will have a booth at the National Schedulers &
Dispatcher's Conference in January. This will be an excellent opportunity to recruit charter flights into our airport.
A legislative update was given by Lynda Avery, Airport Manager. The FAA Re-authorization Bill proposes cutting
AIP funding by $165M, which will affect airport improvement projects nationwide. It is anticipated that General
Aviation Airports will see an increase in TSA regulation in 2012.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilwoman Robinson thanked the voters for approving the sales tax that will move West Memphis forward.
Councilwoman Taylor announced Crittenden Regional Hospital will be celebrating their 60th year Diamond
Anniversary today from 2:00 to 4:00 and invited all to attend. The Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will be
~,~, Tuesday November 22"d at Worthington Park which will kick off the "It's a Wonderful Life in West Memphis".
Carriage rides will start November 25th through December 17th. Call 870.514.6340 for questions.
Mayor Johnson announced that Holy Cross Episcopal Church will be hosting their annual Thanksgiving Services
for the Ministerial Alliance and everyone is welcome to attend Monday November 21St at 7:00 p.m.
Councilman Coleman said he was very thankful for Crittenden Regional Hospital because they saved his life. He
also said he was glad to hear that surveillance cameras will be used at homes when they are broken into more
than once and also used to try and catch people who are illegally dumping.
Councilman Mondy announced the Crittenden County Chapter of the NAACP banquet will be held November 19tH
and asked everyone to come out and support them.
Mayor Johnson announced there will be aSpecial-Called City Council Meeting November 30th at noon to present
the 2012 Budget.
Having no further business to come before the City Council, Councilman Coleman moved, second by
Councilwoman Taylor to adjourn. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 1:56
p.m.
PASSED and APPROVED this 1 S day of December, 2011
WILLIAM H. JOHNSON, MAYOR
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ATTEST:
PARA, CITY CLERK
Minutes prepared by: Cindy Greenwood, Sr. Deputy City Clerk