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Commission vote on employee matter produces conflicting tallies; city attorney to advise
Summary
After an executive session on an employee matter, commissioners moved to 'support the West Memphis Utility in the employee decision.' The voice vote and subsequent roll call produced conflicting counts (initially reported in favor, then a roll call that looked like a tie), and the chair said the matter will be referred to the city attorneys for guidance.
The West Memphis Utility Commission moved into an executive session Jan. 8 to discuss an employee matter and then reconvened for a public motion on the issue. A commissioner moved “to support the West Memphis Utility in the employee decision,” the motion was seconded, and a vote was taken.
Initial voice votes were reported and staff announced results described as three in favor, two opposed and one abstention; a roll-call later produced inconsistent responses and at least one commissioner noted conflicting counts. Mr. Holmes and other members were recorded speaking during the roll call. The chair said the commission would consult the city attorneys to resolve the discrepancy.
Because the meeting record shows contradictory tallies and a subsequent statement that the matter would be referred to legal counsel, the transcript does not establish a final, legally definitive outcome. The chair asked staff to follow up with the city attorney’s office to clarify the effect of the vote and any next steps.
