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WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL
June 6, 2013
A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on Thursday, June 6, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. in the City
Council Chambers at City HmU, 205 S. Redding,West Memphis, Arkansas.
Invocation was given by Sheila Jones,Assistant Pastor of the First United Methodist Church.
In the absence of Mayor William Johnson, Councilman Coleman made motion, seconded by Councilman Pulliaum
to elect Councilwoman Ramona Taylor to preside over the meeting. Upon voice vote,the voting was unanimous
to approve.
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mm� present were: City Attorney David Peeples, City Treasurer Frank Martin and Councilors, James Pulliaum,
Ramona Taylor, Herman Coleman, Marco McClendon, Willis Mondy, James Holt, Melanie Hutchinson, and
Lorraine Robinson. Those absent were: Mayor William H. Johnson, and Councilors Taz Tyrone and Tracy Catt.
Quorum being present, Councilwoman Taylor proceeded with the meeting.
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Councilwoman Robinson moved, seconded by Councilman Pulliaum to dispense with the reading of the minutes
of May 16,2013 City Council meeting and approve. Upon voice vote,the voting was unanimous to approve.
OLD BUSINESS
3rd Reading AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH TAP FEES FOR CONNECTIONS TO WATER LINES OF THE
CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the THIRD AND FINAL time, Councilwoman Robinson made a
motion, seconded by Councilman Pulllaum to approve. Councilman Coleman said some people had contacted
him opposing the increase. Josh Grabowski with West Memphis Utility explained they were losing money
because of the increase in the material costs. He said the last increase was in August of 2006. Councilman
Coleman said he would like to know what the surrounding cities pay. Councilman Pulliaum made a motion,
seconded by Councilman Coleman to table the Ordinance until the next City Council meeting until Mr. Grabowski
can get a cost companson of our surrounding cities. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimous to table.
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only of R-1. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to approve.
R-1 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS THROUGH THE ALDERMEN TO AUTHORIZE
THE MAYOR OF SAID CITY TO EXECUTE A UTILITY POLE MANAGEMENT ADVISORY SERVICE
AGREEMENT
City Attorney Peeples read the Resolution. Councilman Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Robinson to approve. Discussion was held with Foster Rash, West Memphis Utility. He explained this will allow
the city to hire a firm to do an accurate pole count and all attachments of telephone service, cable service and
communication providers. The city will pay for the upfront cost and then they will be reimbursed by the cable
company. He said the study should cost approximately$18,000. Upon voice vote the voting was unanimous to
approve. The Resolution was adopted and assigned Number 2026.
PERMISSION REQUEST
Councilman McClendon made a motion seconded byCounoi|noanCo|ernaotmohmngathasmcondCih/Cmunoi|
meeting in June from June 20th to June 27th due to the majority of the City Council will be attending the Arkansas
Municipal League meeting being held June 19—21st and also change the first meeting in July from July 4th to July
i1 m due to the July 4th
holiday. Upon voice vote,the voting was unanimous to approve.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
POLICE COMMISSION—Councilman Mondy the Police Department wants to purchase 8 more Tahoe's because
L they are more economical than what they have been getting. Four new officers are at th e
academy. They
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discussed the problem of basketball goals in the streets. More goals are being put at 25th Street and looking hor
more areas to put goals. Councilman Pulliaum continued to request more police presence at Westwood
Apartments.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION—Councilor Taylor reported that City Engineer Sorrell stated that the Solid
Waste District is looking for a less expensive trailer. A change in the grant application was made to help us
purchase a trailer with grant money. They accepted the bid of$230,376 from Stnngfellow, Inc. for two new trash
trucks. A budget amendment of$152,133.75 is necessary because only one truck was budgeted. This was
referred to the Budget Committee. They also approved the bid from Weise Company in the amount of$28,016 for
a new forklift. Southland Drive, Consultant has submitted his plans for the 60%design review. Committee
discussed Ingram Blvd.from the Interstate to Barton needs work and ML King Jr. Blvd need to be rebuilt. The
Street Department has been focusing on cleaning out open ditches. Code Enforcement Officer Antle reported that
they are focusing on abandoned vehicles. Councilor Robinson reported that Keep West Memphis Beautiful.
Clean-up day was June 18t Several volunteers showed up to help, despite getting sprinkled on by the rain.
The Arkansas Highway&Transportation Department donated flowers from the old Welcome Center and
volunteers have been planting them with the roses on 14th Street. She thanked all of the volunteers and the City
of West Memphis for their help and said there is a lot more cleaning to do especially on Broadway.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilman Pulliaum announced that Tuesday at 12:00 noon at the Eugene Woods Civic Center will be the last
strategy session on the Youth Summit. The Department of Human Services is sponsoring the event.
Councilman Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilman Coleman to approve the Charity Day contribution
of$599.70 to the Wonder City Boys and Girls Club from Councilman Mondy. Upon voice vote,the voting was
unanimous.
Councilwoman Taylor announced the winners of the City Employee Health Fair contest. The winner of losing the
most weight and the team that walked the most miles all received a bag of goodies and a $50.00 Wal-Mart gift
card. CIGNA and Fidelity National Bank donated the prizes.
Having no further business to come before the City Council, Councilman Pulliaum moved, second by Councilman
McClendon to adjourn. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The meeting adjourned at
2:05 p.m.
PASSED and APPROVED this 1.1 day of June,2013.
WILLIAM H.JOHNSON, MAYOR
ATTEST:
HIL P? , CITY CLERK
Minutes prepared by Greenwood, Sr. Deputy City Clerk