January 2, 2014 MINUTES
WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL
JANUARY 2, 2014
A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on Thursday, January 2, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. in the
City Council Chambers at City Hall, 205 S. Redding,West Memphis, Arkansas.
Invocation was given by City Councilman Herman Coleman. Mayor Johnson called the meeting to ly Attorney
er at
1:30p.m. Phillip Para, City Clerk, called the roll. Those present were: Mayor William H. Johnson,
David Peeples, City Treasurer Frank Martin and Councilors: James Holt, Melanie Hutchinson, Lorraine
Robinson,ob
Tracy Catt, James Pulliaum, Ramona Taylor, Herman Coleman, Marco McClendon, and Willis o
ndy. e
absent were:Alderman Taz Tyrone. Quorum being present, Mayor Johnson proceeded with the meeting.
BID OPENINGS
Bids for West Memphis Utilities—2014 3/4 ton pickup truck were opened at 1:00 p.m. and a copy of the bid
tabulation was given to the City Council. Councilwoman Taylor made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Robinson to accept the bids and refer to the Utility Commission for final disposition. Upon voice vote,the voting
was unanimous to approve. Copy attached.
MINUTES
Councilman Catt moved, seconded by Councilwoman Taylor to dispense with the reading of the minutes of
December 19, 2013 City Council meeting and approve them as submitted. Upon voice vote,the voting was
unanimous to approve.
OLD BUSINESS
2nd READING AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR CONSULTING SERVICES FOR
THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS AND WEST MEMPHIS ECONOMICAL DEVELOPMENT TO BE PROVIDED BY
GASKILL STRATEGIES, LLC, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the SECOND time.
2ND READING AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR CONSULTING SERVICES AND
ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION FOR THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS AND THE WEST MEMPHIS
ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION COMMISSION TO BE TO BE PROVIDED BY RED DELUXE, LLC, AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the SECOND time.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Taylor to suspend the rules and read the title
only of 0-1 thru 0-5. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to approve.
0-1 AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR THE PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING
SERVICES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST time.
0-2 AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR THE PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING
SERVICES IN REGULATORY AND OTHER MATTERS TO BE PROVIDED BY A J ROWE AND ASSOCIATES,
INC.,AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST time.
0-3 AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR THE PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING
SERVICES IN REGULATORY AND OTHER MATTERS PROVIDED BY DAVID WILSON, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST time.
0-4 AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES,
APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS AND THE WEST MEMPHIS
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE,AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST time.
0-5 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4600
SOUTH LOOP ALLOWING AN AGRICULTURAL GRAIN TRANS-LOADING FACILITY IN CVE, CONSERVATIVE
EXTRA-TERRITORIAL DISTRICT
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST time.
PERMISSION REQUESTS
Councilman Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Taylor to table the Planning Commission
Recommendations until the next City Council Meeting. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to approve.
Having no further business to come before the City Council, Councilman Pulliaum moved, second by
Councilwoman Taylor to adjourn. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The meeting adjourned at
1:37 p.m.
PASSED and APPROVED this 16th day of January, 2014.
WILLIAM . JOHN ON, MAYOR
ATTEST:
PHILLt' - RA, CITY CLERK
Minutes prepared by: Cindy Greenwood, Sr. Deputy City Clerk
WEST MEMPHIS UTILITY COMMISSION
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Phone (870) 732-7509 Fax (870) 732-7621
1/2/2014 2014 3/4 TON PICK UP TRUCK
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FORD OF WEST MEMPHIS 4 j x36 .
ROSS FORD NO BID
MIKE BENNAGE CHEVROLET NO BID