August 15, 2013 MINUTES
WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL
August 15, 2013
A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on Thursday, August 15, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. in the
City Council Chambers at City Hall, 205 S. Redding, West Memphis, Arkansas.
Invocation was given by Frank Martin, City Treasurer.
Councilman Catt called the meeting to order. Cindy Greenwood, Senior Deputy City Clerk, called the roll. Those
present were: City Attorney David Peeples, City Treasurer Frank Martin and Councilors,Willis Mondy, James
Holt, Melanie Hutchinson, Tracy Catt, James Pulliaum, and Ramona Taylor. Those absent were: Mayor William
H. Johnson and Councilors: Taz Tyrone, Lorraine Robinson, Herman Coleman, and Marco McClendon.
In the absence of Mayor Johnson, Alderman Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Taylor to
appoint Councilman Tracy Catt to chair the meeting. Upon voice vote,the voting was unanimous to approve.
Quorum being present, Councilman Catt proceeded with the meeting.
MINUTES
Councilwoman Taylor made a motion, seconded by Councilman Pulliaum to dispense with the reading of the
minutes of August 1,2013 City Council Meeting and approve them as presented. Upon voice vote,the voting was
unanimous to approve.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Pulliaum moved,seconded by Councilwoman Taylor to suspend the rules and read the title only of
Ordinance 0-1. Upon voice vote,the voting was unanimous to approve
0-1 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 257
FRONT STREET, ALLOWING AN INSIDE TOWING FACILITY IN AN I-1, INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST time.
PERMISSION REQUESTS
Councilwoman Taylor made a motion, seconded by Councilman Mondy to approve the Planning Commission
recommendations as submitted. Councilman Pulliaum wanted it understood this was for approval of the
recommendations as presented only and did not approve the Special Use Permit for the towing facility. The
Special Use Permit will have to be approved by adopting the ordinance. Upon voice vote,the voting was
unanimous to approve.
Councilwoman Taylor made a motion, seconded by Councilman Pulliaum to give Mayor Johnson permission to
sign a contract with Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc., subject to the review of City Attorney
Peeples, Todd Pederson, John Rimmer and Mayor Johnson. Todd Pederson, West Memphis Utilities Engineer
gave a brief explanation that presently, we have the physical transmission rights and this will convert to financial
rights and also transfer the financial obligations to NRG. Upon voice vote,the voting was unanimous to approve.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE—Councilwoman Taylor reported Mr. Sorrell passed out the quotes that the East
Arkansas Planning and Development District received on the recycling trailers. Now that the trailer specs have
been approved they will put the trailers out for bid. They will bid three trailers: two for West Memphis and one for
Marion.
Sanitation—Phillip Sorrell—We are a few days behind on curbside pickup. We have been having fleet
problems. We are going to use other resources to help with pickup to alleviate the backup.
Street—Phillip Sorrell—Mowing is behind due to excessive rain days. They have been updating City street
signs so they will meet the retro-reflectivity standard passed by the Federal Highway Administration. Mr. Sorrell
reported that Councilor Robinson turned in grass and abandoned houses on Bettis, especially 221 Bettis and
stated that she knew someone that had community services workers if they could be used. Mr. Sorrell said he
would revisit with the Street and Sanitation Supervisors on the use of community service workers.
City Engineer Report—Phillip Sorrell—Southland Drive Phase 2—Still in design phase and targeted for a
September bid date. Asphalt Overlay—We have$300,000 budgeted for the street overlay program this year.
Mr. Sorrell reported the city received a $65,000 grant through the AHTD Transportation Alternative Program to do
some overlaying on the walking path at Tilden Rodgers Park and will be bidding this project out at the same time
as our street overlay in order to get a better price.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilman Mondy announced there will be a "Get to know your Police Officers" Saturday, September 14 from 9
until 1 at Hightower Park. He said local police officers will be there to meet and greet and there will be food and
games provided. Councilman Pulliaum asked that this information be put on the local cable channel.
Having no further business to come before the City Council, Councilman Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by
Councilwoman Taylor to adjourn. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to approve.
The meeting adjourned at 1:40 p.m.
PASSED and APPROVED this s:+t, day of September, 2013.
WILLIAM H. JOHNSON, MAYOR
ATTEST:
PHI PARA, CITY CLERK
Minutes prepared by: Cindy Greenwood, Sr. Deputy City Clerk
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TO: West Memphis Planning Commission Members
FROM: Christine Byrd, Planning Commission Coordinator
DATE: July 26, 2013
RE: The regular scheduled Planning Commission Meeting on Wednesday,July 31, 2013, at
3:30 PM.
Dear Commission Members:
The regular scheduled meeting of the West Memphis Planning Commission will be held on
Wednesday, July 31, 2013, at 3:30 PM, in the City Council Chambers, 205 South Redding
Street, West Memphis, Arkansas. Based on the information provided, I have prepared the
Following agenda.
I. MINUTES—Minutes from the February 27, 2013, regular meeting for correction and/or
approval.
II. PUBLIC HEARING:
A. Special Use Permit,257 Front Street,Towing/Recovery Company,Application
Case#SUP-01-13 - This public hearing is being held by the City of West Memphis
Planning Commission to consider granting a Special Use Permit to allow a Towing
and Recovery Company at 257 Front Street, for the property owner Mr. Timothy
Clark. This property is located in an I-1, Industrial District.
The property owner is currently operating with a SUP at 259 Front Street, but will
require a SUP for the new location. Mr. Clark is renting at 259 Front Street and has
purchased the property at 257 Front Street.
The existing buildings will be used as office space, storage and warehouse space.
Planning Commission Agenda
July 26, 2013
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III. OTHER BUSINESS
IV. ADJOURNMENT