October 3, 2013 MINUTES
WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL
October 3, 2013
A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on Thursday, October 3, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. in the
City Council Chambers at City HaIl, 205 S. Redding, West Memphis, Arkansas.
PUBLIC HEARING
City Clerk Phillip Para opened a Public Hearing at 1.30 pm regarding: AIRPORT BOND ISSUE (ARKANSAS
MUNICIPAL AIRPORT RENENUE REFUNDING AND IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2013) City Clerk Para
asked if there was anyone present to speak for or against the airport bond issue. Being none,the Public Hearing
was declared closed at 1:31 pm.
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The meeting was then turned over to Councilwoman Lorraine Robinson for the Keep West Memphis Beautiful
Affiliation Ceremony. Robert Phelps with Keep Arkansas Beautiful and Cecil Carson with Keep America Beautiful
were present, along with the Keep West Memphis Beautiful Board Members. Councilwoman Robinson recognized
the city, county and state elected officials that were present. The new logo was unveiled. Councilwoman
Robinson thanked everyone for their help and dedication.
Invocation was given by Pastor Larry Brown of the Eighth Street Mission for Jesus Christ.
In the absence of Mayor Johnson, Phillip Para City Clerk called the meeting to order at 2:05 pm. Councilman
Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilman Tyrone to elect Councilwoman Ramona Taylor to chair the
meeting. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to approve
City Clerk Phillip Para called the roll. Those present were: City Attorney David Peep|ea, City Treasurer Frank
Martin, and Councilors: James Pulliaum, Ramona Taylor, Herman Coleman, Willis Mondy, Taz Tyrone, Melanie
Hutchinson, Lorraine Robinson, and Tracy Catt Those absent were: Mayor William H. Johnson and Councilors:
Marco McClendon and James Holt. Quorum being present, Councilwoman Taylor proceeded with the meeting.
MINUTES
Councilman Catt made a motion; seconded by Councilman Pulliaum,to dispense with the reading of the minutes
of the September 19, 2013 City Council Meeting and approve as presented. Upon voice vote, the voting was
unanimous to approve.
OLD BUSINESS None NEk�KBUSKNESS
0-1 AN ORDINANCE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF MUNICIPAL AIRPORT REVENUE REFUNDING AND
IMPROVEMENT BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING AND REFINANCING THE COST OF
CONSTRUCTING IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CITY'S AIRPORT FACILITIES; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT
OF THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON THE BOND'S; PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS RELATING
THERETO;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Councilman Pulliaum moved, seconded by Councilwoman Robinson to suspend the rules and read the title only
of Ordinance 0-1. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to approve.
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST time. Councilman Catt made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Pulliam to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on the SECOND reading. Upon roll call vote,
the voting was:
AYES: Pulliaum, Taylor, Coleman, Mondy, Tyrone, Hutchinson, Robinson, and Catt
NAYS: None
The motion passed. City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the SECOND time.
Councilman Catt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Pulliam to further suspend the rules and place the
Ordinance on the third and final reading. Upon roll call vote,the voting was:
AYES: Pulliaum,Taylor, Cn|ennan, Mondy,Tyrone, Hutchinson, Robinson. and Gait
NAYS: None
The motion passed. City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the THIRD and FINAL time. Councilwoman
Arm Robinson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Tyrone to adopt the Ordinance Upon roll call vote, the
voting was:
AYES: Pulliaum, Taylor, Coleman, Mondy, Tyrone, Hutchinson, Robinson, and Catt
NAYS: None
The motion passed. The Ordinance was assigned Number 2324. Councilman Pulliaum made a motion,
seconded by Councilman Catt to adopt the Emergency Clause Section 39. Upon voice vote,the voting was:
AYES: Pulliaum, Taylor, Coleman, Mandy, Tyrone, Hutchinson, Robinson, and Catt
NAYS: None
The motion passed. The Ordinance and the Emergency Clause was adopted.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Airport Commission- Councilwoman Robinson reported the Airport Commission voted not to support Santek's
proposal, as designed, for a borrow site for landfill cover because of its proximity to the runway, and the increased
wildlife hazards water retention will cause. The public hearing for the bond re-issue is scheduled for the Oct. 3rd
City Council meeting (today). This will provide the airport's 10% match for the $10,000,000 Runway Rehab
Project. Runway 17/35 has re-opened, and reconstruction has begun on Taxiway "A". Targeted project
completion date is early November. During the September Arkansas Airport Operators annual conference, the
West Memphis Municipal Airport was named "2013 Airport of the Year". Our airport was selected from the 91
airports across the state.
Public Works Committee—Councilwoman Taylor reported they reviewed sample stormwater ads to run on cable
channel 17 and a sample flyer on stormwater that was sent to all of the school libraries and the Public library.
Code Enforcement Officer Mike Antle updated the committee on using the Regional Maintenance Crew from
Brickeys Prison to clean out area ditches. Ten work days are scheduled to begin in late October and move into
November. City Engineer Phillip Sorrell informed the committee a crosswalk and four-way stop sign were put at
Thompson and 11th Street due to safety reasons for pedestrians. Southland Drive Phase II project is scheduled
to be bid on October 30. Asphalt Overlay Project is expected to be completed by Thanksgiving. The Overlay
Walking Trail bids have been sent to the Highway Department for approval. The Street Department is assisting
Planning and Development with grass cutting again this year. Two new grapple trucks are in and the older trucks
are being refurbished. Rex Suggs, City Shop Manager and his employees were commended for their good work.
East Arkansas Planning & Development are expected to award the bid to Protrainer at their next meeting October
24 for two recycling trailers.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilman Coleman commended Lynda Avery on the good job she is doing at the airport. He also requested
the Public Works Committee look into solving the problem of people dumping trash on vacant lots that do not
belong to them.
State Representative Fred Smith announced that he is contributing $10,000 of GIF funds to Keep West Memphis
Beautiful.
Having no further business to come before the City Council, Councilman Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Coleman to adjourn. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
The meeting adjourned at 2:25 p.m.
PASSED and APPROVED this 17+i,day of October 2013.
WILLIAM H. JOHNSON, MAYOR
ATTEST:
P • -A, CITY CLERK
Minutes prepared by: Cindy Greenwood, Sr. Deputy City Clerk co)
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CERTIFICATE
STATE OF ARKANSAS
(SS
COUNTY OF CRITTENDEN )
The undersigned, City Clerk of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, hereby
certifies that the above and foregoing is a true and complete and correct copy of
The Minutes of the City Council Meeting dated October 3, 2013 as the same appears in
the official records of said City.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand as City Clerk of the City
of West Memphis, Arkansas, and the Official Seal of said City, on this 23rd day of
OCTOBER, 2013.
CITY CLE' 4,11T v OP WEST MEMPHIS
CRITTENDEN COUNTY, ARKANSAS