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MINUTES
WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL
JANUARY 24, 2013
A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. in the
City Council Chambers at City Hall, 205 S. Redding,West Memphis, Arkansas.
Invocation was given by Reverend Sheila Jones of First Methodist Church. 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 Councilors, Tracy Catt, Ramona Taylor, Herman
Coleman, Marco McClendon, James Holt, Melanie Hutchinson, and Lorraine Robinson. Absent: Councilors,
James Pulliaum, Willis Mondy, and Taz Tyrone. Quorum being present, Mayor Johnson proceeded with the
meeting.
MINUTES
Councilman Catt made a motion,seconded by Councilwoman Taylor to dispense with the reading of the minutes of
January 3,2013 City Council meeting,and approve them as submitted. Upon voice vote,the voting was unanimous.
OLD BUSINESS None
NEW BUSINESS
Councilwoman Robinson made a motion,seconded by Councilwoman Taylor to suspend the rules and read the
titles only of Resolution R-1, 0-1, 0-2, 0-3, 0-4, 0-5, and 0-6. Upon voice vote the voting was unanimous to
approve.
R-1 A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE CONDEMNATION AND REMOVAL OF HOUSES, BUILDINGS,
AND/OR RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES CONSTITUTING A NUISANCE WITHIN THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS
CORPORATE CITY LIMITS.
City Attorney Peeples read the Resolution. Councilwoman Robinson made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Taylor to approve the Resolution. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to approve. The Resolution was
adopted and assigned No. 2018.
0-1 AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING ON PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING SERVICES,
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST time.
0-2 AN ORDINANCE WAIVING 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.
0-3 AN ORDINANCE WAIVING 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.
0-4 AN ORDINANCE WAIVING 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.
0-5 AN ORDINANCE WAIVING 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
LCity Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST time.
0-6 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.
PERMISSION REQUESTS None
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
A&P Commission - Councilwoman Taylor reported Ward Wimbish announced they hired Joe Beasley as the new
Civic Complex Director. He is to start February 1St. She reported there was a 10.73 % increase in tax collections
in the year of 2012 in the amount of$128,723.22.
Fire Commission - Councilman Catt reported they had one suspension and hired two new firemen. They are
working on some technical issues with the $250,000 Hazmat Truck grant and are looking at purchasing a demo
truck if they are able to get a time extension on the grant. EMS collections through January 22nd are $17,279.86.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilman Catt announced the Fallen Officers fundraiser will be held at Southland Gaming & Racing Saturday
night.
Councilwoman Taylor announced Crittenden Regional Hospital will be hosting the Arkansas Hospital Association
for a discussion on the Arkansas Medicaid Expansion at noon Tuesday.
City Clerk, Phillip Para announced that Monday night is the Delta Arts Trivia Challenge at Southland Gaming &
Racing and Tuesday night from 5:30 until 7:00, the Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring "Ask the Experts" at
Southland Gaming & Racing.
Having no further business to come before the City Council, Councilwoman Hutchinson moved, second by
Councilwoman Taylor to adjourn. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 1:45
pm.
PASSED and APPROVED this 7 day of February, 2013.
WILLIAM H. JOHNSON, AYOR
ATTEST:
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P • - 'ARA, CITY CLERK
Minutes prepared by: Cindy Greenwood, Sr. Deputy City Clerk