January 5, 2012MINUTES
WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL
JANUARY 5, 2012
A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on Thursday, January 5, 2012 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 Reverend David Mosley of the
First United Methodist Church. Phillip Para, City Clerk, called the roll. Those present were: Mayor l~lliam H.
Johnson, City Attorney David Peeples, City Treasurer Frank Martin and Councilors, Herman Coleman, Marco
McClendon, Willis Mondy, James Holt, Phillip Carter, Lorraine Robinson, Tracy Catt, James Pulliaum, and
Ramona Taylor. Absent was: Councilman Taz Tyrone. Quorum being present, Mayor Johnson proceeded with
the meeting.
BIDS
Bids for West Memphis Utilities - (1) 2012 4x4 Style-side 4 Door Super-crew Cab Pickup Truck were opened at
1:00 pm and the tally sheets were given to the City Council. Councilwoman Taylor made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Pulliaum to accept the bids and refer them to the Utility Commission. Upon a voice vote of the
Council the voting was unanimous to approve. A copy of the tally sheet is attached.
MINUTES
Councilman Catt made a motion to approve the Minutes of December 15, 2011 and to strike the word "met
include" in the Minutes of December 30, 2011 and approve as corrected. Councilwoman Taylor seconded the
motion. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to approve.
OLD BUSINESS
2nd Reading AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE
CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS AND WEST MEMPHIS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO BE PROVIDED BY
GASKILL STRATEGIES, LLC, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the SECOND time. Councilwoman Taylor made a motion,
seconded by Councilman Pulliaum to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on the third and final reading.
Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to approve. City Attorney read the Ordinance for the THIRD and
FINAL time. Councilman Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Taylor to approve the Ordinance.
Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to approve. The Ordinance was adopted and assigned No. 2288.
2nd Reading 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 PROVIDED BY RED DELUX, LLC, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the SECOND time. Councilwoman Taylor made a motion,
seconded by Councilwoman Robinson to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on the third and final
reading. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to approve. City Attorney read the Ordinance for the THIRD
and FINAL time. Councilwoman Robinson made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Taylor to approve the
Ordinance. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to approve. The Ordinance was adopted and assigned
No. 2289.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilwoman Robinson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Catt to suspend the rules and read the titles
only of Ordinance O-1 - O-6. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous
O-1 AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING ON PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING SERVICES,
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST time.
O-2 AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR AERIAL SPRAYING, GROUND SPRAYING
AND OTHER MOSQUITO CONTROL EFFORTS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST time.
O-3 AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR THE PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING
SERVICES IN REGULATORY AND OTHER MATTERS TO BE PROVIDED BY DAVID WILSON, AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST time.
O-4 AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF MOTOR FUEL, AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST time.
O-5 AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES, APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS AND THE WEST
MEMPHIS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST time.
O-6 AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR THE PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING
SERVICES IN REGULATORY AND OTHER MATTERS TO BE PROVIDED BY A. J. ROWE AND ASSOCIATES,
INC., AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST time.
PERMISSION REQUESTS
Councilwoman Taylor made a motion, seconded by Councilman Pulliaum to approve the payment of $121,575.00
to Phoenix Group. Mayor Johnson explained this was to pay for the new ambulance. Upon voice vote, the voting
was unanimous to approve.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Public Works Committee -Councilwoman Taylor reported they discussed amending the current ordinance
regarding picking up construction debris. Councilman Coleman suggested the ordinance be amended to allow
the city to pick up small amounts of debris for homeowners doing work on their own property. A work session is
to be scheduled to talk about the solutions and come up with an ordinance to present to the council. Sanitation is
trying to refurbish dumpsters at the City Shop in order to try and save money on having to purchase new
dumpsters. City Engineer Phillip Sorrell reported the final payments for Southland Drive have been submitted.
Ingram Blvd project is scheduled to start around February 15. Street Department will begin to make bridge
repairs throughout the city this month and will be getting ready to start a street striping project. Mr. Sorrell
reported that we are still waiting on East Arkansas Planning District to let us know about grant funding before the
recycling program can proceed to the next step. It was discussed to invite the Police Chief, Donald Oakes and
the Planning Director, Paul Luker to the next meeting to assist with planning for debris control.
Budget Committee -Councilman Catt reported sales tax revenue received in December, 2011 decreased
$ 21,833.36 from December, 2010 and were short of budget projections for 2011 by $ 55,309.78. For the year,
sales tax revenues are down $ 120,714.85 from 2010 year end totals. For the budget year, sales tax revenues
are down $ 372,086.84.
CITIZENS REQUESTS
Shabaka Africa -Announced the NAACP are having their second annual essay writing contest for high school
students and the topic is Why is Black History so important? First place receives $150.00, second place $100.00
and third place $75.00. He also said that they were awarded $5,000.00 from National NAACP for contempt of
court charges and attorney fees. He also talked about the school district lines in West Memphis and our tax
dollars going to Marion school district and the conditions being bad at the Roberta Jackson Neighborhood Center.
Andrew Stringfellow - He talked about there not being a permanent place to hold events in West Memphis. He '-
passed out some areas where he suggested the city should host events and said that having a permanent
location, with visible access from the interstate, would increase attendance and boost tourism. Any questions or
comments you may contact him at 901-340-6077.
Having no further business to come before the City Council, Councilman Catt moved, second by Councilwoman
Taylor to adjourn. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 1:50 p.m.
PASSED and APPROVED this lq-~ day of January, 2012.
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WILLIAM H. JOHNSO ,MAYOR
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PH A, CITY CLERK
Minutes prepared by: Cindy Greenwood, Sr. Deputy City Clerk
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