03 March 2013 Special MINUTES OF THE VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
HELD MARCH 5, 2013
A special called meeting of the City Council of the City of Van Buren, Arkansas met at
5:00 p.m., on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at City Hall. The meeting was called to order by
Mayor Freeman. Council members present were Alderman Parker, Blake, Moore, Ragsdale, and Dodd.
City Clerk- Treasurer Barbie Curtis and City Attorney Candice Settle were also present. Alderman
Sagely was absent. This made a total of eight (8) present. A quorum was declared.
The Mayor ordered spread upon the minutes, the "NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
AND WAIVER OF REGULAR NOTICE OF AND CONSENT TO SPECIAL MEETING."
On the agenda next was to consider A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE MINUTES
FROM THE JANUARY 28, 2013 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING. The City
Clerk read the Resolution in its entirety. Mayor Freeman asked if there was any discussion.
Mayor Freeman explained that the emergency clause was adopted and unanimously passed by
the council but was not reflected in the minutes. Alderman Dodd seconded by Alderman Parker
moved that the Resolution be adopted. On the Clerk's calling the roll, the following vote
resulted: Ayes Alderman Parker, Blake, Moore, Ragsdale, and Dodd. Nays none.
The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution adopted and signed the Resolution, which
was attested by the City Clerk and impressed with the seal of the City.
THE RESOLUTION WAS GIVEN THE NUMBER 2 -10 -2013
CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. 6t 10 2 013
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUiNCIL, FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS, A RESOLUTION TO BE ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE MINUTES FROM THE JANUARY 28
2013 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren, Arkansas desires to amend its minutes from the monthly
regular City Council meeting of January 28, 2013 to include a portion of the
Meeting that was not reflected in the minutes that were previously approved.
NOW, TIICREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED 13Y THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION 1: The last paragtaph reflecting adoption of Ordinance No. 1 -2013 is amended to
read as follows "The Mayor then declared, the Ordinance passed. The Mayor
thereupon asked for a motion to adopt the emergency clause. Upon motion duly
made and seconded, all aldermen voted for adoption of the emergency clause.
The Mayor then declared that the emergency clause *as unanimously adopted.
I-Ie then sighed the Ordinance in open Council, duly attested by the City Clerk"
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Van Buren, Arkansas, by City Council, did'
pass; approve, and adopt, by a vote of ,J for and against, the foregoing Resolution at its
regular meeting held on the 5 of March 2013.
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Barbie Curtis Caudiee11. Settle
City Clerk/Treasider City Attorney
Mayor Freeman provided the council with a copy of the letter from Allen Canning
Company. The closing will not only impact 125 families, but will also affect Van Buren
Municipal Utilities and the City of Van Buren as Allen Canning uses as much water as all the
Van Buren residents combined. Mayor also informed the council that starting tomorrow Rena
Road will be going one -way. There is no estimation of how long it will remain one -way.
There being no further business, motion was made by Alderman Parker seconded by
Alderman Moore to adjourn. The Council followed with a unanimous vote. The meeting
adjourned at 5:09 p.m.
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CITY CLERK TREASURER MAYOR