December 15, 2011MINUTES
WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL
December 15"', 2011
A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on Thursday, December 15th, 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 1:37 p.m. Invocation was given by Councilor Herman Coleman.
Phillip Para, City Clerk, called the roll. Those present were: Mayor Wi//iam H. Johnson, CityAttomey David
Peep/es, City Treasurer Frank Martin and Counci/ors, Willis Mondy, James Ho/t, Phil/ip Carted Lorraine Robinson,
Tracy Cate James Pu/liau~n Ratztona Taylor Herman Coleman. Absent were.• Councilors Marco McC/endon and
Taz Tyrone. Quorum being present, Mayor Johnson proceeded with the meeting.
BID OPENINGS None
MINUTES
Councilor Pulliaum moved, seconded by Councilor Taylor to dispense with the reading of the minutes of
December 1~t, 2011, City Council meeting, and approve them as submitted. Upon voice vote, the voting was
unanimous.
OLD BUSINESS None
NEW BUSINESS
Councilor Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilor Robinson to suspend the rules and read the title only
of R-1, O-1 and O-2. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
R-1 A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF REVENUE TO BE GENERATED BY LOCAL
SALES AND USE TAX AND ADOPTING THE WRITTEN PLAN FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A LOCAL
SALES AND USE TAX PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE 2283 OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, AN FOR
OTHER PURPOSES.
City Attorney Peeples read the Resolution. Ward Wimbish explained that a new business is interested in
program. It has cpme down between West Memphis and one other city. Tax could run between 4 to 6 months up
to $250,000 and is structured as a forgivable loan. Councilor Pulliaum moved, seconded by Councilor Taylor to
approve. The Resolution was approved by unanimous vote and assigned No. 1999.
O-1 AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF
WEST MEMPHIS AND WEST MEMPHIS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO BE PROVIDED BY GASKILL
STRATGIES, LLC, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the first time
O-2 AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR CONSULTING SERVICES AND
ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION FOR THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS AND WEST MEMPHIS ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT TO BE FPROVIDED BY RED DELUX, LLC, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the first time.
PERMISSION REQUEST
Mayor Johnson requested permission to sign an agreement with Boyette Strategic Advisors for the development
of incentives parameters and guidelines. Councilor Taylor moved, seconded by Councilor Robinson to approve.
Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
Mayor Johnson requested permission to adopt the revisions for the City Emergency Operations, Plan Annex A
(command and control). Councilor Pulliaum moved, seconded by Councilor Taylor to approve. Upon voice vote,
the voting was unanimous.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Public Works Committee: Councilor Taylor reported on the project status update of all the FEMA reimbursement
projects. Still waiting on payments in the amount $200,000. We have submitted the State share form in order to
receive the 12.5% state share. Still waiting on East Arkansas Planning District to get the recycling program up
and running. Awarded the 2012 contracts and Street department has been working to clean drains and open
ditches. Southland Drive project is complete and Ingram Blvd is scheduled to start around February 2012.
Budget Committee: Councilor Catt reported that meetings are still being held for 2012 budget; hoping to wrap up
by Tuesday of next week. May have to call a special meeting December 29th or 30th to finalize everything.
Fire Committee: Councilor Catt reported that there were 2 dismissals, 1 termination and 1 resignation. EMS
totals as of November 29th, 2011 is $415,097.76. And the new ambulance is expected to be here January 5th
2012.
Airport Committee: Councilor Robinson reported that Dr. Fenter from Mid-South Community College attained the
meeting to see if a 727 aircraft to land on the taxiway. Taxiway repairs are delayed due to weather.
APPOINMENTS None
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilor Taylor announced that it is the last weekend for the carriage rides at Worthington Park.
CITIZENS REQUESTS
Shabaka Africia thanks everyone who attended the Freedom Awards. Announced that Monday at 6pm will be the
monthly NAACP meeting with special guest Jack Crumbly.
Melvin Watson, 921 Foxwood; came to complain on the meter reader who removed a pole and entered his
property. Councilor Pulliaum suggest complaint should be taken before the Utility Commission. Councilor
Pulliam to meet with Mr. Watson after meeting.
Having no further business to come before the City Council, Councilor Pulliaum moved, second by Councilor
Taylor to adjourn. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 2:02p.m.
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PASSED and APPROVED this 3 day of~Beeer~ier, ~@t1-
WILLIAM H. JOHNSON, M OR
ATTEST:
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PH11=CtF~t A, CITY CLERK
Minutes prepared by: Tracy Camper, Jr. Deputy City Clerk