July 11, 2013 MINUTES
WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL
July 11, 2013
A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on Thursday, July 11, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. in the City
Council Chambers at City Hall, 205 S. Redding, West Memphis, Arkansas.
Invocation was given by Mayor William H. Johnson.
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. Cindy Greenwood, Senior Deputy City Clerk, called the
roll. Those present were: Mayor William H. Johnson, City Treasurer Frank Martin and Councilors, Lorraine
L Robinson, Tracy Catt, James Pulliaum, Ramona Taylor, Marco McClendon, Willis Mondy, James Holt, and
Melanie Hutchinson. Those absent were: City Attorney David Peeples, and Councilors Herman Coleman and Taz
Tyrone. Quorum being present, Mayor Johnson proceeded with the meeting.
MINUTES
Mayor Johnson said there were a few minor corrections made in pre-council. Councilman Pulliaum moved,
seconded by Councilwoman Robinson to dispense with the reading of the minutes of June 27, 2013 City Council
meeting and approve as corrected. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to approve.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
R-1 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A VISA
CORPORATE CREDIT CARD IN THE NAME OF CAROLINE REDFEARN FOR THE USE OF THE WEST
MEMPHIS PUBLIC LIBRARY,AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Councilman Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilman Mondy to suspend the rules and read the title
only. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to approve. Deputy City Clerk Cindy Greenwood read the
Resolution. Councilman Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilman Mondy to approve. Upon voice vote,
the voting was unanimous to approve. The Resolution was adopted and assigned No. 2027.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
INSURANCE COMMITTEE- Councilwoman Taylor reported for Chairman Herman Coleman. The Insurance
L Committee recommended the City Council delete Humana as a provider of vision insurance for city employees
and add CIGNA as sole provider of vision insurance. Councilwoman Taylor made the motion to that affect and
Councilman Mondy seconded the motion. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote of the council.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE—Councilwoman Taylor reported the Solid Waste District is going to solicit
proposals to purchase the recycling trailers. They are getting the specifications together so they can bid them out.
The two sites for the trailers will be City Hall parking lot and one at the City Shop. Later they would like to explore
the possibility of curb side service. The Committee approved a request for dumpster service at 1940 Waverly
Road. This address is not in the city limits; however they have West Memphis Utilities and are located in the
service area. Southland Drive Phase 2 is in the design phase and targeted for a September bid date. City
Engineer Phillip Sorrell said they were asked to come up with a drainage plan for the city. The Street Department
and Public Works Department are working to develop a 3 to 5 year rotating maintenance plan to clean and
inspect inlets and underground pipes. Mr. Sorrell reported the city received a $65,000 grant through the Arkansas
Highway and Transportation Alternative Program to do some overlaying on the walking path and provide new
restroom facilities at Tilden Rogers Park. He said he would like to bid this out at the same time as the street
overlay in order to get a better price. He asked that anyone that has a street they would like to be considered for
overlay,to submit them to his office. Mike Antle, Code Enforcement Officer reported he has a new code
enforcement form that seems to be getting a good response from the citizens. Sanitation Supt. Leroy Turner
reported he constructed a letter to leave at residences that are in violation of leaving their sanitation
carts/containers out beyond pick-up day. He is also leaving a note at addresses letting customers know that they
can bring tires to the City Shop for disposal. Councilwoman Robinson reported on Keep West Memphis Beautiful.
The board has been established and Gary Masner Jr. is Chairman and Lorraine Robinson is the Executive
Director. A Resolution and Ordinance supporting Keep West Memphis Beautiful is in preparation and should be
ready by the next City Council meeting for consideration. Councilwoman Robinson stated she hopes to be
certified by Keep America Beautiful by August. Councilwoman Taylor made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Pulliaum to approve the dumpster service at 1949 Waverly Road. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to
approve.
Park Commission—Lorenzo Parker, Park Director reported on their meeting held July 9, 2013. He said they are
a little below budget for the year. The tennis courts repairs at Tilden Rogers Park are to be bid out soon. The
materials are in for the dug outs so they should be completed soon. They are reinstalling basketball courts at
Franklin Park. He is still looking for fish to stock the lake so they can have the Fishing Rodeo. Senator Ingram is
looking for funding assistance from the state to build an adaptive sports playing field for physically challenged
youth. Councilman Pulliaum asked if they have looked into monitoring the park for safety. Mayor Johnson said
that is something they will look into. Councilwoman Taylor asked if they could put up tennis nets at Grimsley Park
to encourage people to play tennis. Mr. Parker said he could do that but the playing surface is in bad shape also.
She also said she would like to see Hicks Park upgraded for the summer youth program at the Library.
Councilman Mondy said the Wonder City Boys and Girls Club baseball field still needs a lot of work. Mr. Parker
said it would take $15,000 to get that field in shape and they do not have the funds at this time. Due to the
baseball season being nearly over,they agreed they would look into funding these items next year.
Having no further business to come before the City Council, Councilwoman Taylor moved,second by Councilman
Pulliaum to adjourn. Upon voice vote,the voting was unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 2:00 p.m.
PASSED and APPROVED this day of July, 2013.
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WILLIAM H JOHNSON, MAYOR
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Minutes prepared by: Cindy Greenwood, Sr. Deputy City Clerk