12 December 2014 Special 4 MINUTES OF THE VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
HELD DECEMBER 8,2014
A special called meeting of the City Council of the City of Van Buren, Arkansas met at
6:30 p.m., on Monday, December 8, 2014 at the Municipal Complex. The meeting was called to order
by Mayor Freeman. Council members present were Alderman Blake, Ragsdale, Dodd and Sagely. City
Clerk-Treasurer Barbie Curtis and City Attorney Candice Settle were also present. Alderman Parker and
Alderman Moore were absent. This made a total of seven(7)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 was to consider A RESOLUTION FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS DECLARING FRIDAY,DECEMBER 26, 2014 AS A HOLIDAY FOR THE
CITY OF VAN BUREN EMPLOYEES. The Clerk read the Resolution in its entirety. Mayor
Freeman asked if there was any discussion. There was none. Alderman Ragsdale 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 and Blake.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 12-1-2014
CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. 12..- -2014
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL,FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN ARKANSAS,
A RESOLUTION TO BE ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION FOR 112tI CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS
DECLARING FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2014 AS A HOLIDAY
FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN EMPLOYEES.
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Van Buren City Council and the Mayor of the City of Van Buren to
provide city employees an additional Holiday off with pay to express the City's
appreciation for the work and sacrifice these employees provide.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY 1'HI.CITY COUNCIL OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS,THAT:
SECTION 1: For the Calendar Year 2014 only,Friday,December 26,2014 is hereby declared a City
Holiday and all employees are hereby granted this day off work with pay. Employees
who are required to work December 26,2014 shall be given an additional day off with
pay,equal in number of hours to the number of hours they were required to work on
December 26,2014.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Van Buren,Arkansas, by its City Council, did pass,
approve,and adopt,by a vote of 9 for and n against,the foregoing Resolution at its special meeting
held on the 8h day of December 2014.
Robert D.F man
Mayor
ATTESTED: '11' D • T 'FORM:
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Barbie Curtis Candice A.Settle
City Clerk/Treasurer City Attorney
There being no further business,motion was made by Alderman Dodd seconded by
Alderman Ragsdale to adjourn. The Council followed with a unanimous vote. The meeting
adjourned at 6:34 p.m.
ATTESTED: APPROVED:
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CITY CLERK-TREASURER MAYOR