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MINUTES
WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL
September 20, 2012
A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on Thursday, ber 20 at 1:30 p.m. in the City
Council Chambers at City Hall, 205 S. Redding, West Memphis,Arkansas.
Invocation was given by David Moose. Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. Phillip Para, City
Clerk, called the roll. Those present were: Mayor William H. Johnson, City Attorney David Peeples, City
Treasurer Frank Martin and Counci/ors, Lorraine Robinson, Tracy Catt, James Pul/iaum, Herman Coleman,
Marco McClendon, and Willis Mondu Those absent were:Ph0p Carter, Ramona Taylor, James Holt and Taz
Tyrone. Quorum being present, Mayor Johnson proceeded with the meeting.
MINUTES
Councilman Catt moved, seconded by Councilman Mondy to dispense with the reading of the minutes of
September 6, 2012 City Council meeting, and approve them as submitted. Upon voice vote, the voting was
unanimous.
OLD BUSINESS
2nd Reading AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 5.60.040 OF THE WEST MEMPHIS MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING CHARGES FOR AMBULANCE SERVICE OPERATED Y THE WEST MEMPHIS FIRE
DEPARTMENT AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the SECOND time.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilman Mondy to suspend the rules and read the title
only of Resolution R-1 and Ordinance 0-1. Upon voice vote the voting was unanimous to approve.
Next, Mayor Johnson allowed Mr. Andrew Echnoz, an attorney with Dyke, Henry, Goldsholl, &Winzerling from
Little Rock, AR to speak before there was a vote on the Resolution R-1.
Mr. Eohnoz said ha was here on behalf cfWS Bank regarding m the propa�ylocated mt2B17(�hunoh Street. Hesaid
this pnopehywas under foreclosure with o sale date ofYWay7 . When they arrived for the sale date, the house
had been demolished. He requested as to the notification of demolition that might have gone to the lien holder.
Paul Luker, Director of Planning and Development explained the procedure the city follows: After receiving
several complaints about the property being vacant and in disrepair, the city begins the process of condemnation.
The building inspector inspected the property and confirmed the structure was unsafe and a nuisance to the
neighborhood. At that point they proceed to notify the property owner on record that they have a certain amount
of time to bring the property under compliance. That timeline was not met. Then another notice was mailed,
published in the newspaper and an official notice was posted on the property itself. After the timeline was not
met, the property was put on a bid list to be demolished.
R-1 A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE AMOUNTS OF LIENS IMPOSED ON CERTAIN PROPERTIES FOR
DEMOLITION CONTRACTED BY THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS PURSUANT TO ORDINNCE 1141.
City Attorney Peeples read the Resolution. Councilman Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Coleman to approve the Resolution. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to approve. The Resolution
was adopted and assigned No. 2009.
Mayor Johnson said if there were no objections, there was an item that needed to be added to the agenda
regarding a grant for the airport. Councilman Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilman McClendon to
add R-2 to the agenda. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to approve.
Councilman Coleman made a motion, seconded by Councilman McClendon to suspend the rules and read the
title only of Resolution R-2. Upon voice vote the voting was unanimous to approve.
R-2 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A GRANT APPLICATION FOR RUNWAY
REHABILITATION IMPROVEMENTS AT THE WEST MEMPHIS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT,AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
City Attorney Peeples read the Resolution. Councilman Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Mondy to approve the Resolution. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to approve. The Resolution was
adopted and assigned No. 2010.
Councilman Coleman commended Lynda Avery,Airport Manager for doing such a good job running our airport.
Mayor Johnson said he and everyone else would concur with that.
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0-1 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE AGREEMENT WITH KHEKA SPARKS TO PROVIDE
MANAGEMENT SERVICES AT THE ROBERTA JACKSON NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST time.
PERMISSION REQUESTS
Councilman McClendon made a motion, seconded by Councilman Coleman to distribute the Southland Gaming &
Racing Charity Day Funds in the amount of$76,646.70 equally between the LR Jackson Girls Club, ($19,161.67)
the JW Rich Girls Club, ($18.161.68) the Wonder City Boys Club($19,161.67) and the West Memphis Boys
Club($19,161.68) providing they each turn in their financial reports. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous
to approve.
Councilwoman Robinson made a motion, seconded by Cou i P U|aumtooppnmvathefoUmvvingdistribuUon
of charity day funds of a total $944.00 each: Ph0pCarber: 15t1)Street Church of Christ$944.00 James Pulliaum:
Wonder City Boys Club$294.0 LR Jackson Girls Club$250.00 and Families in Transition $400.00 Ramona
Taylor: CR Hospital $450.00, 8th Street Mission $50.00, American Legion Auxiliary$294.00, Boy Scouts of
America$5O.00 Families in Transition, $5Q.QD and Main Street$5U.00 Marco McClendon: DEERS LITC
$944.00.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Airport Commission—Councilwoman Robinson reported they met this morning and Stacey Morris,Airport
Engineer reported that the 3 expansion joints on Taxiway"A" have been replaced and are functioning properly.
The Commission unanimously voted to request City Council's approval of the Department of Transportation's$10
Million Dollar Grant for the rehabilitation of the runway. Lynda Avery, Airport Manager updated the Commission
on the rehab schedule for Hangar 3. This project is on schedule, on budget, and should be completed by
November.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilwoman Robinson announced the 17th annual Stone Awards will be held on October 13 at the Civic
Auditorium. The tickets are$25.00 and may be purchased by calling her.
Having no further business to come before the City Council, Councilman Pulliaum moved, second by Councilman
Coleman to adjourn. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The meeting adjourned at
1:50 p.m.
PASSED and APPROVED this day of October, 2012.
VV|LLIAM H. JOHN8O�~�A��F�
ATTEST:
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P� ARA. CITY CLERK
Minutes prepared by: Cindy Greenwood, Sr. Deputy City Clerk
2012 Charity Days
City Council
September 20, 2012
Phillip Carter 15th Street Church of Christ $944.00
James Pulliaum Wonder City Boys Club $294.00
L R Jackson Girls Club $250.00
Families in Transition 400.00
$944.00
Ramona Taylor C R Hospital $450.00
8th St. Mission $50.00
American Legion Auxiliary $294.00
Boy Scouts of America $50.00
Families in Tansition $50.00
Main Street 50.00
$944.00
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Charity Distribution
West Memphis Youth Clubs
September 20, 2012
West Memphis Boys/Girls Club $19,161.68
J W Rich Girls Club $19,161.68
Wonder City Boys/Girls Club $19,161.67
L R Jackson Girls Club $19,161.67
$76,646.70