June 28, 2012 MINUTES
WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL
June 28th,2012
A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on Thursday, June 28th at 1:30 p.m. in the City
Council Chambers at City Hall, 205 S. Redding, West Memphis, Arkansas.
Invocation was given by Assistant Pastor, Shelia Jones of First United Methodist Church. Mayor Johnson called
the meeting to order at 1:35p.m. Phillip Para, City Clerk, called the roll. Those present were: Mayor William H.
Johnson, City Attorney David Peeples, City Treasurer Frank Martin and Councilors, Ramona Taylor, Herman
Coleman, Marco McClendon, Willis Mondy, James Holt, Taz Tyrone, Phillip Carter, Lorraine Robinson, Tracy Catt
and James Pulliaum. Quorum being present, Mayor Johnson proceeded with the meeting.
PROCLAMATION
Mayor Johnson presented a proclamation for the National Homeownership Month to Brenda Harris of The Good
Neighbor Center.
MINUTES
Councilor Tyrone moved, seconded by Councilor Taylor to dispense with the reading of the minutes of
June 7th, 2012 City Council meeting, and approve them as submitted. Upon voice vote, the voting was
unanimous.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilor Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilor Taylor to suspend the rules and read the title only of
0-1 and 0-2. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
0-1 AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR THE REPAIR OF WEST MEMPHIS FLOOD
PUMP, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST time. Councilor Pulliaum moved, seconded by Councilor
Tyrone to suspend the rules and place on its second reading. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to
approve. City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the SECOND time. Councilor Pulliaum moved, seconded
by Councilor Taylor to suspend the rules and place on its third and final reading. Upon voice vote, the voting was
unanimous to approve. City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the THIRD and FINAL time Councilor
Taylor moved, seconded by Councilor Pulliaum to approve the Ordinance. Upon voice vote, voting was
unanimous to approve. Councilor Pulliaum moved seconded by Councilor Taylor to adopt the Emergency
Clause, section 2. Upon voice vote, voting was unanimous. The Ordinance and Emergency Clause was adopted
and assigned No. 2300.
0-2 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 6.38 OF THE WEST MEMPHIS MUNICIPAL CODE TO REVISE
THE JUVENILE CURFEW AND OTHER PURPOSES.
City Attorney Peeples read Ordinance for the first time.
PERMISSION REQUESTS
Mayor Johnson requested permission to approve agreement for transportation planning/engineering services
between the city and Brawley Consulting Engineers, INC for FY 2013. Councilor Taylor moved, seconded by
Councilor McClendon to approve. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. A copy of the agreement is filed
in the City Clerk's Office.
Mayor Johnson requested permission to expense cost of health insurance to each department according to the
employee covered by our insurance. Councilor Coleman moved, seconded by Councilor Taylor to approve.
Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
INSURANCE COMMITTEE—Councilor Coleman reported on June 26th meeting. Life and Dental Insurance was
discussed. A group life policy option at the group rate for anyone who would like to take advantage.
FIRE COMMISSION - Councilor Catt reported that there has been one suspension and one new hire. The
process for the paperless transaction in our ambulance services and are currently working with hospital on getting
it up and running. EMS Collection year to date is$299,099.55. Pay schedule will be changing and should be on
next agenda.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilor Taylor announced Freedom Fest is scheduled for June 29th
Councilor McClendon announced that a public forum to discuss the Curfew Ordinance will be held Tuesday, July
3rd at 6:00pm at City Halt.
CITIZENS REQUESTS
Shabaka Afrika 812 E Broadway, mentioned the Affordable Healthcare Act(OBAMA Care)was a go. Mr.
Afrika questioned the Council on the matter of keeping cameras rolling until the meeting is adjourned.
Shirley Harvell—P.O. Box 1333 Forrest City, AR—spoke on her criminal complaint against the City of West
Memphis for violation of the F.O.I.A(see attached).
June Simmons—expressed her concerns regarding the new Curfew Ordinance.
Councilor Robinson introduced Leterious Johnson who was in the Mentor Program and shadowing her through
the week.
Having no further business to come before the City Council, Councilor Taylor moved, second by Councilor
Coleman adjourn. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The meeting adjourned at
2:12 p.m.
PASSED and APPROVED this J day of July, 2012.
WILLIAM H. JOHNSON, MAYOR
ATTEST:
PHILLI J''A CITY CLERK
Minutes prepared by: Tracy Camper, Jr. Deputy City Clerk