RES NO 11-02-2024 CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO.�- &;�2024
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS,A RESOLUTION TO BE ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION TO AMEND COUNCIL MINUTES FOR
MAY THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2024 TO REFLECT THE
CORRECT ROLL CALL.
WHEREAS The City Council of the City of Van Buren has approved City
Council Minutes for the months of May, June, July, August and
September 2024 with a scrivener's error of the roll call; and
WHEREAS The City Clerk-Treasurer wants to correct this error to ensure proper
documentation of said meetings.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION 1: The City Clerk-Treasurer is hereby authorized to update the roll call for each month
from May through September 2024 to correctly reflect those who were or were not
in attendance during the Regular Meetings of the City Council of the City of Van
Buren,Arkansas
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the City of Van uren,Arkansas, by its City Council, did
pass, approve, and adopt, by a vote of 5 for and.,V against,the foregoing Resolution at its
regular meeting held on the 25th day of November 2024.
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City of Van Buren Mayor
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Shawnna Reyno ds Jacob-Howell
City Clerk/Treasurer City Attorney
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City of Van Buren,Arkansas
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council
Monday, May 28, 2024
Van Buren Municipal Complex
CALL TO ORDER 5:30M
The regular meeting of the Van Buren City Council was called to order by Mayor Joseph P.
Hurst at 5:30PM. City Attorney and Reverend Jacob Howell led the invocation. The Pledge of
Allegiance was led by Mayor Joseph P. Hurst.
There were three (3) council members present and three(3)council members absent. Mayor
Joseph P. Hurst was called upon to vote to ensure a quorum.
ROLL CALL 5:31PM (AMENDED 11.25.2024)
Present: Council Member Madison Simmons, Council Member Tyler Wood, Council Member
Tonia Fry, Council Member Kneeland, Council Member Dodson, Mayor Joseph P. Hurst, City
Attorney Jacob Howell,City Clerk-Treasurer Shawnna Reynolds
Open Position: Council Member Kenneth Bell
Absent: None
PRESENTATIONS - AWARDS
None
CONSENT AGENDA 5:37PM
After determining there were no reported objections or unfinished business, Council Member
Tonia Fry moved to approve the consent agenda which consisted of:
o Minutes from April 22, 2024, City Council Meeting
o Civil Service Commission Appointment Letter—Brittany Ransom
o Financial Statements
o Department Reports
Motion was seconded by Council Member Tyler Wood. All in favor. None opposed. Consent
Agenda approved.
City of Van Buren,Arkansas
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council
Monday,June 24, 2024
Van Buren Municipal Complex
CALL TO ORDER 5:30M
The regular meeting of the Van Buren City Council was called to order by Mayor Joseph P.
Hurst at 5:30PM. City Attorney and Reverend Jacob Howell led the invocation. The Pledge of
Allegiance was led by Mayor Joseph P. Hurst.
ROLL CALL 5:31PM (AMENDED 11.25.2024)
Present: Council Member Madison Simmons, Council Member Tyler Wood,Council Member
Tonia Fry, Council Member Kneeland, Council Member Dodson, Mayor Joseph P. Hurst, City
Attorney Jacob Howell, City Clerk-Treasurer Shawnna Reynolds
Open Position: Council Member Kenneth Bell
Absent: None
PRESENTATIONS-AWARDS
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None
CONSENT AGENDA 5:32PM
After determining there were no reported objections or unfinished business, Council Member
Mike Kneeland moved to approve the consent agenda which consisted of:
o Minutes from May 28, 2024, City Council Meeting
o Reappointment Letters: Historic District/Planning Commission
o Street Closures: Downtown Saturday,June 29th
o Resolution 06-01-2024 Updating Personnel Handbook
o Financial Statements
o Department Reports
Motion was seconded by Council Member Matt Dodson. All in favor. None opposed. Consent
Agenda approved.
City of Van Buren,Arkansas
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council
Monday,July 22, 2024
Van Buren Municipal Complex
CALL TO ORDER 5:30M
The regular meeting of the Van Buren City Council was called to order by Mayor Joseph P.
Hurst at 5:30PM. City Attorney and Reverend Jacob Howell led the invocation. The Pledge of
Allegiance was led by Mayor Joseph P. Hurst.
ROLL CALL.5:31PM (AMENDED 11.25.2024)
Present: Council Member Shannon Newerth-Henson, Council Member Tyler Wood, Council
Member Tonia Fry, Council Member Kneeland,Council Member Dodson, Mayor Joseph P.
Hurst, City Attorney Jacob Howell,City Clerk-Treasurer Shawnna Reynolds
Absent: Council Member Madison Simmons
PRESENTATIONS -AWARDS
Chief of Police Jamie Hammond's retirement as of July 31, 2024.
CONSENT AGENDA 5:35PM
After determining there were no reported objections or unfinished business, Council Member
Mike Kneeland moved to approve the consent agenda which consisted of:
o Minutes from June 24, 2024, City Council Meeting
o Van Buren Municipal Utilities Resolution—Water Commission Appointment
o Resolution 07-01-2024 Authorize to Pay Annual Support E911
o Resolution 07-02-2024 Historic District Guidelines
o Financial Statements
o Department Reports
Motion was seconded by Council Member Matt Dodson. All in favor. None opposed. Consent
Agenda approved. Mayor Hurst declared the consent agenda passed.
City of Van Buren,Arkansas
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council
Monday, August 26, 2024
Van Buren Municipal Complex
CALL TO ORDER 5:30M
The regular meeting of the Van Buren City Council was called to order by Mayor Joseph P.
Hurst at 5:30PM. Police Chief Jonathan Wear led the invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance was
led by Mayor Joseph P. Hurst.
ROLL CALL 5:31PM (AMENDED 11.25.2024)
Present: Council Member Madison Simmons, Council Member Shannon Newerth-Henson,
Council Member Tyler Wood, Council Member Tonia Fry,Council Member Kneeland, Council
Member Dodson, Mayor Joseph P. Hurst,City Clerk-Treasurer Shawnna Reynolds
Absent: City Attorney Jacob Howell
PRESENTATIONS - AWARDS
Retiring Police Lieutenant Randy S. Allen was honored during the presentation of his side arm.
CONSENT AGENDA 5:32PM
After determining there were no reported objections or unfinished business,Council Member
Tyler Wood moved to approve the consent agenda which consisted of:
o Minutes from July 22, 2024, City Council Meeting
o Street Closing—King School 5K Run
o Resolution 08-01-2024 Fixed Asset FD1-355—Fire Dept
o Financial Statements
o Department Reports
Motion was seconded by Council Member Tonia Fry. All in favor. None opposed. Consent
Agenda approved. Mayor Hurst declared the consent agenda passed.
City of Van Buren,Arkansas
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council
Monday, September 23, 2024
Van Buren Municipal Complex
CALL TO ORDER 5:30M
The regular meeting of the Van Buren City Council was called to order by Mayor Joseph P.
Hurst at 5:3012M. City Attorney and Reverend Jacob Howell led the invocation. The Pledge of
Allegiance was led by Mayor Joseph P. Hurst.
ROLL CALL 5:31PM (AMENDED 11.25.2024)
Present: Council Member Madison Simmons, Council Member Shannon Newerth-Henson,
Council Member Tonia Fry, Council Member Kneeland,Council Member Dodson, City Attorney
Jacob Howell, Mayor Joseph P. Hurst, City Clerk-Treasurer Shawnna Reynolds
Absent: Council Member Tyler Wood
PRESENTATIONS -AWARDS
None
CONSENT AGENDA 5:32PM
After determining there were no reported objections or unfinished business, Council Member
Tonia Fry moved to approve the consent agenda which consisted of:
o Minutes from August 26, 2024, Regular City Council Meeting
o Financial Statements
o Department Reports
Motion was seconded by Council Member Madison Simmons. All in favor. None opposed.
Consent Agenda approved. Mayor Hurst declared the consent agenda passed.