July 18, 2013 MINUTES
WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL
July 18, 2013
A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on Thursday, July 18, 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 David Mosley of the First United Methodist Church in West Memphis.
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,
Melanie Hutchinson, Lorraine Robinson, Tracy Catt, Ramona Taylor, Marco McClendon, Willis Mondy, and James
Holt. Those absent were: Taz Tyrone, James Pulliaum, and Herman Coleman. Quorum being present, Mayor
Johnson proceeded with the meeting.
MINUTES
Councilwoman Taylor made a motion, seconded by Councilman Catt to dispense with the reading of the minutes
of July 11, 2013 City Council Meeting and the special-called City Council Meeting of July 15, 2013 and approve
them as presented. Upon voice vote,the voting was unanimous to approve.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Councilwoman Taylor moved, seconded by Councilwoman Robinson to add R-1 to the agenda and suspend the
rules and read the title only. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to approve
R-1 A RESOLUTION TO ENDORSE THE KEEP WEST MEMPHIS BEAUTIFUL AND SUPPORT ITS
PARTICIPATION IN THE KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL, INC., AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
City Attorney Peeples read the Resolution. Councilwoman Robinson moved, seconded by Councilwoman Taylor
to approve. Councilwoman Robinson explained this is part of the process of becoming certified with Keep
America Beautiful, Inc. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to approve. The Resolution was adopted and
assigned No. 2030.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
INSURANCE COMMITTEE -Councilwoman Taylor reported for Chairman Herman Coleman. The Insurance
Committee is in the process of going through the life insurance documents.
AIRPORT COMMISSION—Councilwoman Robinson reported the 2012 audit was presented to the commission.
Although revenues were slightly down, expenses were kept in check resulting in an increase in net income. Frank
Martin reported that a commitment to purchase bonds to fund the Sponsor's grant match for the Airport's Runway
Rehab Project is scheduled for September 31d. The overall Runway Rehab Project completion date is October
26`h. The airport is experiencing growing pains. They need more ramp space and another large corporate hangar
to accommodate jet-burning aircraft on the airport's waiting list. The airport currently has 112 aircraft based there.
Election of officers was held and David Pike was elected Chairman; Steve Jones, Vice-Chairman; and Marvin
Steele, Secretary.
Councilman Catt reported the Animal Control Director, Captain Mainheart retired. The position was advertised
and the highly qualified applicant the Animal Control Commission would like to hire as the new Director does not
live in Crittenden County. Councilman Catt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Holt to waive the residency
requirement for the Animal Control Director position. Councilwoman Robinson requested an Executive Session to
discuss the hiring of this person being considered for the Director's position. Mayor Johnson recessed the
meeting for fifteen minutes.
Mayor Johnson called the meeting back to order at 1:50 pm. Roll call vote was held on the motion to waive the
residency requirement for the Animal Control Director position.
AYES: Catt
NAYS: Hutchinson, Robinson, Taylor, McClendon, Mondy, and Holt
The motion FAILED. Alderman Catt requested Mayor Johnson appoint a police officer be transferred to the
shelter to fill in until the position can be re-advertised and filled. Mayor Johnson said according to Ordinance
1811, the Animal Control Commission has complete authority to employ and dismiss all of the positions in Animal
Control.
CITIZENS REQUESTS
Kenny Medlin, Genuine Energy Solutions, spoke regarding the Efficiency and Savings Initiative mandated by the
Federal Government and the compliance in achieving a net 25% reduction in energy conservation. He said his
company could reduce the cost of our energy consumption.
Having no further business to come before the City Council, Councilman Mondy moved, second by Councilman
Catt to adjourn. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The meeting adjdurned at 2:00 p.m.
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PASSED and APPROVED this i day of August, 2013.
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WILLIAM H.JOHNS° , AYOR
ATTEST:
PHILLIP PARA, CITY CLERK
Minutes prepared by: Cindy Greenwood, Sr. Deputy City Clerk