06 June 2013 Regular MINUTES OF THE VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 17, 2013
The City Council of the City of Van Buren, Arkansas met at 7:00 p.m. Monday, June 17,
2013 at City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Freeman. On roll call, the
following Council members answered as their names were called: Alderman Parker, Blake,
Moore, Ragsdale, Dodd and Sagely. City Clerk- Treasurer Barbie Curtis and City Attorney
Candice Settle were present. This made a total of nine (9) present. A quorum was declared.
The invocation was given by Alonso Monterroza, Deacon of Iglesia Bautista Hispana
Getsemani.
Next, Mayor Freeman led the Pledge of Allegiance.
On the agenda next, Mayor Freeman asked to adopt the minutes of the Council Meeting
on May 20, 2013. Alderman Parker made a motion to approve the minutes. Alderman Ragsdale
seconded the motion. On roll call, the following Council members voted aye: Alderman
Ragsdale, Dodd, Sagely, Parker, Blake and Moore. The following voted nay: none.
On the agenda next was to consider A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO REMOVE AND DISPOSE OF CERTAIN FIXED
ASSETS FROM THE CITY OF VAN BUREN'S FIXED ASSET INVENTORY, BY
SEALED BID, AUCTION OR OTHER METHODS AUTHORIZED UNDER THE LAW,
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. The Clerk read the Resolution in its entirety. Mayor
Freeman asked if there was any discussion. Mayor Freeman noted that these items would be sold
in the next annual police department sale. Alderman Dodd seconded by Alderman Sagely moved
that the Resolution be adopted. On the Clerk's calling the roll, the following vote resulted: Ayes
Alderman Ragsdale, Dodd, Sagely, Parker, Blake and Moore. 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 6 -1 -2013
CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. 6 1 2013
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS, A RESOLUTION TO BE ENTI1 LED:
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO
REMOVE AND DISPOSE OF CERTAIN FIXED ASSETS FROM THE
CITY OF VAN BUREN'S FIXED ASSET INVENTORY, BY SEALED
BID, AUCTION OR OTHER METHODS AUTHORIZED UNDER THE
LAW, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren has certain fixed assets on its Fixed Asset Inventory List which are
obsolete, and/or beyond repair, and are no longer cost effective, so as to no longer be needed by
the City; and
WHEREAS, after an inventory of fixed assets, it is therefore recommended by our State Auditor that said
items or item be removed from the City's Fixed Asset Inventory and disposed of by sealed
bid, auction or as otherwise authorized under Arkansas law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION 1: The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to remove the foliowing asset or assets
from the Fixed Asset Inventory and to dispose of same by sealed bid, auction or other such
methods authorized under the law:
Department Amount Description of Inventory Control
Mayor's Office $11,186.24 Norstar Telephone System MO -53
District Court 4,543.64 Canon IR -210 Copier MC -50
S/N NPR 23464
WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Van Buren, Arkansas, by its City Council, did pass,
approve, and adopt, by a vote of for and �O a; the foregoing Resolution at its regular
meeting held on the 17 day of June 2013.
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Mayor
ATTESTED: 25go T2 Fe
Barbie Curtis Candice A. Se'i e
City Clerk/Treasurer City Attorney
On the agenda next was to consider A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID OF
TNT, INC. FOR THE 16 STREET AND POINTER TRAIL TRAFFIC
SIGNALIZATION AND IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
The Clerk read the Resolution in its entirety. Mayor Freeman asked if there was any discussion.
Mayor Freeman showed the council several photos of the area and mentioned that one exit of the
tennis courts and Heritage Church will be closed for safety reasons. He also said this project will
include the overlay and widening of the surrounding area. Alderman Sagely questioned whether
there will still be parking in front of the tennis courts. Mayor Freeman replied yes and that just
one entrance will be closed to ease traffic flow. Mayor Freeman estimated that it would be a
sixty day project beginning approximately July lst and ending sometime around the end of
August. He stated that it would run into school starting, so there will be some juggling expected
with that. Alderman Ragsdale seconded by Alderman Parker moved that the Resolution be
adopted. On the Clerk's calling the roll, the following vote resulted: Ayes Alderman
Ragsdale, Dodd, Sagely, Parker, Blake and Moore. 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 6 -2 -2013
CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. ;2,- 2013
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, FOR THE CITY OF VAN BURET;
ARKANSAS, A RESOLUTION TO BE ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID OF TNT, INC.
FOR THE 16 STREET AND POINTER TRAIL TRAFFIC
SIGNALIZATION AND IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, McClelland Consulting Engineers, Inc. acting on behalf of the City of Van Buren
has advertised for bids for the 16 Street and Pointer Trail Traffic Signalization
and Improvement Project; and
WHEREAS, bids have been received and opened in accordance with Arkansas law and
TNT, Inc. was the lowest bidder meeting the bid specifications; and
WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren has determined that the bid of 624,956.01, is the best bid
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY 1HE CITY COUNCIL
OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION 1: The City of Van Buren, Arkansas accepts the bid of 624,956.01 as
submitted by TNT, Inc. as set forth in "Exhibit A" attached hereto.
SECTION 2: The Mayor is further authorized to enter into an agreement with an appropriate
financial institution in order to finance payment of this project, pursuant to
AMENDMENT 78, SECTION 2 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE
OF ARKANSAS and ARK. CODE ANN. §14-78 -103.
SECTION 3: The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized by the City Council for
the City of Van Buren toy all expenses relating to the project and to execute all
documents necessary to effectuate the agreement
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Van Buren, Arkansas, by its City
Council, did pass, approve, and adopt, by a vote of for and 0 against, the foregoing
Resolution at its regular meeting held on the 17 day i 2013.
Robert D.., eem..
Mayor
AjjT'//'``JTJ��ESTED: ...:PRO 11,0 r a RM:
Barbie Curtis an. 'ceA. ettle 1
City Clerk/Treasurer City Attorney
On the agenda next was to consider A RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO A
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE VAN BUREN PUBLIC SCHOOL
DISTRICT. The Clerk read the Resolution in its entirety. Mayor Freeman asked if there was
any discussion. Mayor Freeman mentioned that this memorandum had not been updated in years.
City Attorney, Candice Settle, reviewed the agreement and the Van Buren School Board
approved it at their last board meeting. Alderman Dodd seconded by Alderman Blake moved that
the Resolution be adopted. On the Clerk's calling the roll, the following vote resulted: Ayes
Alderman Ragsdale, Dodd, Sagely, Parker, Blake and Moore. 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 6 -3 -2013
CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. 2013
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS, A RESOLUTION TO BE ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
WITH THE VAN BUREN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT.
WHEREAS, it is the intention of the Van Buren Police Department and the Van Buren School
District to maintain collaborative efforts to provide a safe and healthy school
environment for the students, staff, faculty, and visitors.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION 1: The City Council hereby authorizes the Van Buren Police Department, through its Chief
of Police, to enter into the attached Cooperative Agreement with the Van Buren Public
School District for the providing and funding of School Resource Officers within the Van
Buren Public Schools.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Van Bure kansas, by its City Council, did pass,
approve, and adopt, by a vote of for and O against Ale for. :oing Resolution at its regular
meeting held on the 17 day of June 2013.
Robert D. Fr=
or
AT ESTED: D 0 RM:
Barbie Curtis Candice A. ettle
City Clerk/Treasurer City Attorney
On the agenda next was to consider AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE
REGULATIONS FOR THE PARKING OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES ON
RESIDENTIAL STREETS AND PROPERTIES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
The City Clerk read the Ordinance in its entirety. Alderman Ragsdale moved that the
rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on its second reading. The motion was
seconded by Alderman Parker. The council followed with a unanimous vote. The City
Clerk then read the Ordinance the second time.
Alderman Ragsdale moved that the rules be further suspended and the Ordinance placed
on the third and final reading. The motion was seconded by Alderman Sagely. The council
followed with a unanimous vote. The City Clerk then read the Ordinance the third and final
time. The Mayor asked if there was any discussion. Mayor Freeman mentioned that interest was
shown by Alderman Ragsdale to move forward with action on this issue after several months of
discussion at prior council meetings. This ordinance was drafted by our City Attorney, Candice
Settle. Alderman Dodd asked if this meant they could not park anywhere on their private
property (i.e. backyard, driveway, yard). Mayor Freeman replied, no, that this ordinance meant
they could not park in the street or in a city right -of -way. Alderman Dodd clarified her question
and City Attorney, Candice Settle, explained that it would pertain to any property zoned
residential whether privately or city owned. Alderman Blake raised an issue with current owners
who have built driveways and structures specifically for their commercial grade vehicles. Mayor
Freeman reiterated that this would still apply to them. Alderman Blake questioned where they
are to park their vehicles. Alderman Dodd replied that they'd have to rent a storage space just
like she does for her equipment. City Attorney, Candice Settle, stated that there is a good point to
be made regarding weight limits on city streets and the damage it incurs by constant usage of
large vehicles. Alderman Sagely made the point that this will really only effect about 1 -2% of
our residents. Mayor Freeman also stated that this does not include recreational vehicles or
school buses as of right now. Alderman Parker thinks the school buses need to be addressed with
the school district. Alderman Parker also asked about warning residents about the change. Mayor
Freeman stated that this ordinance does not have an emergency clause therefore will not go into
immediate effect. He will get with Chief Bell about sending out warnings. City Clerk, Barbie
Curtis, said that this ordinance will be published in the Press Argus newspaper and it will go into
effect ninety (90) days after its publication.
The Mayor then put the question, "Shall the Ordinance pass Motion was made by
Alderman Ragsdale and seconded by Alderman Dodd to adopt the Ordinance. On the Clerk's
calling the roll, the following vote resulted: Ayes Alderman Ragsdale, Dodd, Sagely, Parker,
Blake and Moore. The Mayor declared the motion carried as there were six (6) ayes and (0)
nays. Four (4) votes being necessary for passage.
The Mayor then declared the Ordinance passed and signed same in open Council, duly
attested by the City Clerk.
THE ORDINANCE WAS GIVEN THE NUMBER 4 -2013
ORDINANCE NUMBER 4 -2013 CONTINUED
CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS
ORDINANCE NO. 4- 2013
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, FOR THE
CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS, AN ORDINANCE
TO BE ENTITLED:
AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE REGULATIONS FOR
THE PARKING OF COMMERICAL VEHICLES ON RESI-
DENTIAL STREETS AND PROPERTIES; AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it 15
in the best interests of the citizens of the City of Van
Buren, Arkansas that certain commercial vehicles be
prevented from parking on residential streets except
in the normal course of deliveries or other special op-
erations, to prevent excessive damage to roadways,
to prevent dangers to drivers resulting from blocked
streets, and for other reasons.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION 1: Restricted Parking. It shall be unlawful
to park or leave parked, standing, or unattended any
commercial vehicle on any street or right -of -way
classified as residential or as a residential collector
or on any property zoned residential or developed or
utilized for residential purposes.
SECTION 2: Commercial Vehicles Defined.
(a) Any solid waste collection vehicle, truck tractor,
truck trailer, or tractor truck/trailer combination,,
any heavy construction equipment, dump truck, con -I
crete mixer truck, garbage truck, pump -out truck,
chemical /gasoline truck, fuel or oil truck, or similar
vehicle designed to transport waste, hazardous, or
noxious materials;
(b) Any vehicle with three or more axles;
(c) Any commercial vehicle that has a gross vehicle
weight rating (GVWR) greater than 16,000 pounds; or
(d) Any box or straight truck that has a gross vehicle
weight rating (GVWR) greater than 10,000 pounds. A
box or straight truck is one that has a high cubic feet
of storage volume with a box or storage container
built onto the chassis typically used for hauling appli-
ances, furniture or other cargo. Familiar terms used
to describe box or straight trucks include cargo
trucks, container trucks and moving trucks.
SECTION 3: Exceptions. The provisions of this section
shall not apply to any commercial vehicle while mak-
ing normal deliveries or being used to perform the
special operations for which it is designed.
SECTION 4: Penalties. Violations of the provisions of
this ordinance will be subject to fines of no more
than Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00). Each oc-
currence constitutes a separate violation of this ordi-
nance.
SECTION 5: Severabilitv. The various provisions and
parts of this Ordinance are hereby declared to be
severable, and if any section or part of a section, or
any provision or part of a provision herein, is de-
clared to be unconstitutional, inappropriate, or inva-
lid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such hold-
ing shall not invalidate or affect the remainder of this
Ordinance and to that extent the provisions hereto
are declared to be severable.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Van Buren, Ar-
kansas, by its City Council, did pass, approve, and
Iadopt, by a vote of 6 for and 0 against the
!foregoing Ordinance at its regular meeting held on
117th of June 2013
Robert D. Freeman, Mayor
ATTESTED:
Barbie Curtis
City Clerk/Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Candice A. Settle
City Attorney
Published in the June 19, 2013 issue of the Press Ar-
gus- Courier.
On the agenda next was a public hearing on abandoning an easement along Null
Tracts. There were no issues heard.
On the agenda next was to consider AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE A
PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT RUNNING ALONG A PART OF TRACT 1 OF
NULL TRACTS 1, 2, AND 3, IN THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS, AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES. The City Clerk read the Ordinance in its entirety.
Alderman Parker moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on its
second reading. The motion was seconded by Alderman Sagely. The council followed
with a unanimous vote. The City Clerk then read the Ordinance the second time.
Alderman Parker moved that the rules be further suspended and the Ordinance placed on
the third and final reading. The motion was seconded by Alderman Ragsdale. The council
followed with a unanimous vote. The City Clerk then read the Ordinance the third and final
time. The Mayor asked if there was any discussion. There was none.
The Mayor then put the question, "Shall the Ordinance pass Motion was made by
Alderman Parker and seconded by Alderman Ragsdale to adopt the Ordinance. On the Clerk's
calling the roll, the following vote resulted: Ayes Alderman Ragsdale, Dodd, Sagely, Parker,
Blake and Moore. The Mayor declared the motion carried as there were six (6) ayes and (0)
nays. Four (4) votes being necessary for passage.
The Mayor then declared the Ordinance passed and signed same in open Council, duly
attested by the City Clerk.
THE ORDINANCE WAS GIVEN THE NUMBER 5 -2013
ORDINANCE NUMBER 5 -2013 CONTINUED
CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
ORDINANCE NO. 5 2013
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS, AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED:
AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE A PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT
RUNNING ALONG A PART OF TRACT 1 OF NULL TRACTS 1, 2, AND
3, IN THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, a petition has been filed with the City Council of Van Buren, Arkansas, by Bob Null to
vacate the public utility easement along Tract 1 of Null Tracts 1, 2, and 3 in the City of
Van Buren, Arkansas, more specifically described as follows:
PROPOSED VACATED EASEMENT DESCRIPTION
Part of Tract 1 of Null Tracts 1, 2, and 3 Van Buren, Crawford County, Arkansas being
more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at an existing rebar marking the Northeast Corner of Tract 1 of Null Tracts
1, 2, and 3. Thence along the North line of said Tract 1, North 88 degrees 31 minutes 48
seconds West, 50.00 feet. Thence leaving said North line, South 01 degrees 28 minutes
00 seconds West, 15.00 feet. Thence North 88 degrees 31 minutes 48 seconds West, 7.50
feet to the Point of Beginning. Thence South 01 degrees 28 minutes 00 seconds West,
620.00 feet. Thence North 88 degrees 31 minutes 40 seconds West, 7.50 feet. Thence
North 01 degrees 28 minutes 00 seconds East, 620.00 feet. Thence South 88 degrees 31
minutes 48 seconds East, 7.50 feet to the Point of Beginning.
and
WHEREAS, Bob Null owns all the property through which the public utility easement to be vacated
extends; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of Van Buren, acting under the authority of A.C.A. 14- 199 -103, has the
authority to vacate public utility easements or segments thereof; and
WHEREAS, after due notice as required by law, the Council has at the time and place made notice,
heard all persons desiring to be heard on the question and has ascertained that the public
utility easement hereinabove designated has therefore been dedicated to the public use as
a utility easement and that the same has not been used for a period of more than five (5)
years preceding this date; and that the owners of the property abutting such utility
easement to be vacated have filed with the Council or have expressed their consent to
such abandonment and the public interest and welfare are not adversely affected by the
vacating of said public utility easement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF 1730. CITY OF
VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION 1: The City of Van Buren, Arkansas, hereby releases, vacates, and abandons all its rights,
together with the rights of the public generally, in and to the public utility easement
running along Tract 1 of Null Tracts 1, 2, and 3, in the City of Van Buren, Arkansas,
more specifically described above.
SECTION 2: A copy of this Ordinance bearing original signatures and duly certified by the City Clerk
shall be filed in the Miscellaneous Records of the Circuit Clerk of Crawford County,
Arkansas.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Van Buren, Arkansas, by its City Council, did pass,
approve, and adopt, by a vote of for and 0 against, the foregoing Ordinance at its regular meeting
held on the 17'" day of June 2013.
Robe' D. ree
Mayor
ATTESTED: TO FORM:
B ar re Curtis Cce Se
City Clerk/Treasurer City Attorney
On the agenda next was to consider AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND
ORDINANCE NO. 7 -1963 (VAN BUREN MUNICIPAL CODE NO. 14.04.01) FOR
THE PURPOSE OF REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF VAN
BUREN, ARKANSAS, AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF VAN
BUREN, ARKANSAS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. The City Clerk read the
Ordinance in its entirety. Alderman Ragsdale moved that the rules be suspended and the
Ordinance be placed on its second reading. The motion was seconded by Alderman
Sagely. The council followed with a unanimous vote. The City Clerk then read the
Ordinance the second time.
Alderman Dodd moved that the rules be further suspended and the Ordinance placed on
the third and final reading. The motion was seconded by Alderman Ragsdale. The council
followed with a unanimous vote. The City Clerk then read the Ordinance the third and final
time. The Mayor asked if there was any discussion. Ricky Hill with Satterfield Land Surveyors
explained that this was not a spot zone. There was property adjacent to this parcel that is already
zoned R -3.
The Mayor then put the question, "Shall the Ordinance pass Motion was made by
Alderman Ragsdale and seconded by Alderman Blake to adopt the Ordinance. On the Clerk's
calling the roll, the following vote resulted: Ayes Alderman Ragsdale, Dodd, Sagely, Parker,
Blake and Moore. The Mayor declared the motion carried as there were six (6) ayes and (0)
nays. Four (4) votes being necessary for passage.
The Mayor then declared the Ordinance passed and signed same in open Council, duly
attested by the City Clerk.
THE ORDINANCE WAS GIVEN THE NUMBER 6 -2013
ORDINANCE NUMBER 6 -2013 CONTINUED
C[FY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
ORDINANCE NO. 2013
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS, AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 7-1963 (VAN
BUREN MUNICIPAL CODE NO. 14.04.01) FOR 1HE PURPOSE
OF REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF VAN
BUREN, ARKANSAS, AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE
CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren, Arkansas, is duly incorporated under the law of the State
of Arkansas, with all powers, authority and duties of a city of the first class; and
WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren has adopted the Zoning Ordinance for the City of Van
Buren (Ordinance No. 7- 1963); and
WHEREAS, a request has been made by the Ricky Dickens Living Trust and the Freda
Dickens Living Trust, represented by Satterfield Land Surveyors, P.A., to rezone
certain property within the city limits of the City of Van Buren; and
WHEREAS, notice of a Public Hearing was duly published in the Press Argus Courier on May
18, 2013, and a public hearing was conducted as required by law (A.C.A. 14-
56 -422) on June 4, 2013; and
WHEREAS, as a result of this hearing, the Planning Commission has recommended that
certain property within the city limits of the City of Van Buren be rezoned from
its previous classification to the following:
Property Zoned New Zoning
R -1 (Single Family Residential District) R -3 (Multi- Family Residential District)
Legal Description:
Lot 8 -A, Block 4, Dunlap Addition, Being a Replat of Lots 8
through 10, Block 4, Dunlap Addition to the City of Van Buren,
Crawford County, Arkansas.
;and
WHEREAS, the proposed rezoning herein was recommended by a majority vote of the entire
Planning Commission, in accordance with A.C.A. 14 -56 -422.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION 1: The above described property is hereby rezoned from R -1 to R -3 and the Van
Buren Zoning Map is amended to reflect this rezoning.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Van Buren, Arkansas, by its City Council, did
pass, approve, and adopt, by a vote of (o for and 0 against the foregoing Ordinance at its
regular meeting held on the 17 day of June 2013.
R.bert D reeman
Mayor
ATTESTED: alp 0 e RM.
Curtis .Cum f►i7 /EI►
Barbie Curtis e e
City Clerk/Treasurer City Attorney
Next on the agenda was Boards and Commissions. The Van Buren Planning Commission
recommended the re- appointment of Mark Evans, Jason Myers and John Symonds to another
term. Alderman Dodd seconded by Alderman Sagely made a motion to grant the nomination.
The Council followed with a unanimous vote. The Van Buren Historic District Commision
recommended the re- appointment of Dwight Hopkins and Paul Gibson to another term.
Alderman Ragsdale seconded by Alderman Sagely made a motion to grant the nomination. The
Council followed with a unanimous vote. The Van Buren Library Board recommended the re-
appointment of Jackie Wyatt to another term. Alderman Parker seconded by Alderman Ragsdale
made a motion to grant the nomination. The Council followed with a unanimous vote. The Van
Buren Auditorium Commission recommended the re- appointment of Carole Williamson to
another term. Alderman Ragsdale seconded by Alderman Parker made a motion to grant the
nomination. The Council followed with a unanimous vote.
Next on the agenda was the Financial Statement. Motion was made by Alderman Dodd
and seconded by Alderman Ragsdale to appropriate the sum of 1,391,931.85 to pay expenses.
and salaries for May 2013, presented by the City Clerk. The Council followed with a unanimous
vote.
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1505 Due From Other Funds 0.00 0.00
1520 Due from Street Fund 0.10 0 .06
1540 Due From Library Fund 0.00 0.00
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Next Police, Fire, Building Inspector, Ambulance and District Court Reports were
presented for filing. There being no further questions or changes, the reports were filed as
submitted.
Next on the agenda was Miscellaneous and General Discussion. Mayor Freeman noted
that next month's council meeting will be held at the Library due to court training on new state
mandated software starting tomorrow and going through the month of July.
Alderman Parker praised the volunteers that serve on all our boards and commissions.
Mayor Freeman agreed.
There being no further business, motion was made by Alderman Parker and seconded by
Alderman Ragsdale to adjourn. The Council followed with a unanimous vote. The meeting
adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
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CITY CLERK TREASURER MAYOR