July 5, 2012 MINUTES
WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL
July 5, 2012
A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on Thursday, July 5th at 1:30 p.m. in the City
Council Chambers at City Hall, 205 S. Redding,West Memphis,Arkansas.
Invocation was given by Pastor David Moose. 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 and Tracy Catt Those absent were: James Pulliaum.
Quorum being present, Mayor Johnson proceeded with the meeting.
BID OPENINGS
Mayor Johnson referred bids for installation of a generator and automatic transfer switch as well as a rebid on
new meter shop building to Utility Commission for disposition. Councilor Taylor moved, seconded by Councilor
Tyrone. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
MINUTES
Councilor Robinson moved, seconded by Councilor Taylor to dispense with the reading of the minutes of
June 28tH 2012 City Council meeting, and approve them as submitted. Upon voice vote, the voting was
unanimous.
OLD BUSINESS
2nd Reading AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTTER 6.38 OF THE WEST MEMPHIS MUNICIPAL CODE TO
REVISE THE JUVENILE CURFEW AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the SECOND time. Councilor Tyrone moved, seconded by
Councilor Carter to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on its third and final reading. Upon voice vote, the
voting was unanimous. City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the THIRD and FINAL time. Councilor
Coleman made a motion, seconded by Councilor Mondy to delete Section 7 Paragraph 2 from the Ordinance.
Upon roll call vote AYES: Coleman, Mondy; NAYS: Taylor, Holt, Tyrone, Carter, Robinson and Catt;Abstained:
McClendon. Motion failed. . Councilor Catt moved, seconded by Tyrone to approve the Ordinance. Upon roll
call vote AYES: Taylor, McClendon, Holt, Tyrone, Carter, Robinson, and Catt; NAYS: Coleman and Mondy.
Motion approved. The Ordinance was adopted and assigned No. 2301.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilor Robinson made a motion, seconded by Councilor Taylor to suspend the rules and read the title only of
R-1 and R-2. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
R-1 A RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH AN EIGHTEEN (18)DAY WORK PERIOD WITHIN THE WEST MEMPHIS
FIRE DEPARTMENT AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
City Attorney Peeples read the Resolution. Councilor Catt moved, seconded by Councilor Taylor to approve the
Resolution. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to approve. The Resolution was adopted and assigned
No. 2006
R-2 A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS AND
PAYMENTUS CORPORATION TO PROVIDE ELECTRONIC BILL PAYMENT SERVICES FOR ACCOUNTS
WITH THE WEST MEMPHIS UTILITIES
City Attorney Peeples read the Resolution. Councilor Catt moved, seconded by Councilor Taylor to approve the
Resolution. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to approve. The Resolution was adopted and assigned
No. 2007.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Public Works: Councilor Taylor reported that they have meet with human resource director to establish a job
description for a code enforcement officer. Payment marking project is complete and the Southland Drive Phase
II advertisements have been submitted for Engineering Services. Public Works Committee approved equipment
purchase of a wood chipper for right of way. Cost is to be split 70% Utility and 30% Street.
Airport Commission: Councilor Robinson reported that 2 expansion joints in the newly reconstructed section of
Taxiway A are showing signs of considerable pavement movement during the hot weather. A portion of the
taxiway will be closed for a short period of time to make several saw cuts to relieve the pressure. The airport has
been selected by Loomacres Wildlife Management in New York to host a regional Wildlife Hazard Assessment
Workshop this year. The commission elected officers: David Pike(Chairman), Steve Jones(Vice President), and
Marvin Steele(Secretary).
Police Commission: Councilor Tyrone reported that the meeting held June 28th was mainly covering the Curfew
Ordinance on today's agenda. And all has been covered earlier in the meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilor Taylor announced that The Farmer's Market is being held between 1pm and 5pm.
Councilor McClendon asked if we can broadcast something on channel 17 to make parents and children aware of
the passing of the new curfew ordinance. He also stated that we should all check on the elderly during the hot
weather.
Councilor Robinson announced Delta Action Council has a few new air conditioners for those who qualify. She
also announced that the Arkansas Beautiful Commission sent a letter complementing the success of the project.
Councilor Mondy informed everyone that they have really worked hard on the curfew ordinance to make it fair for
all citizens.
Having no further business to come before the City Council, Councilor Taylor moved, second by Councilor
Coleman to adjourn. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The meeting adjourned at
2:16 p.m.
PASSED and APPROVED this VIA., day of July, 2012.
WILLIAM H. JOHNSON, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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PHILL , CITY CLERK-
Minutes prepared by: Tracy Camper, Jr. Deputy City Clerk
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Installation of Stand By Generator and ATS
'Bidder Name Price
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Wallace Electric Co, Inc. I 16, a 58 , --�
American Electric Contractors Na lkot_
Desoto County Electric Co, Inc A/0 t3; L
Standard Electric Company Inc. Aio $;L
TriState Armature Inc Ho 13 x ,
BID TABULATION SHEET
WEST MEMPHIS UTILITY COMMISSION
*RE-BID*NEW METER SHOP BUILDING
WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS
JOB NO. AR-01.12WM
July 5, 2012
Bidder Base Bid Remarks
Frank A. Rogers & Co, 1 Z ,inG�.°O AL—r:#k2 : $214-ee.°°
West Memphis, Arkansas
248 ,450.°° ,cam-`. 2 : e0'"
Delta Roofing Sheet & Metal
West Memphis, Arkansas 3,20e).°°
G.A.G. Builders, Inc. Z —1 °IOe °O 2tie0a2s.00
Cabot, AR
F & F Construction 211 , (212). °"
Memphis, Tennessee