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09 September 1999 Regular MINUTES OF THE VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 20, 1999 The City Council of the City of Van Buren Arkansas met at 7:00 p.m. ,, Monday, September 20, 1999, at City Hall . The meeting was called to order by Mayor Riggs, presiding officer,. On roll call the following members answered as their names were called: Alderman Parker, Spoon, Swaim, Taylor, Moore and Barker. City Clerk Barbie Curtis and City Attorney Candice Settle were also present. This made a • total of nine (9) present. A quorum was declared. The Invocation was given by Dion Fields Associate Pastor of Greater Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church. Next the Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance. Alderman Swaim seconded by Alderman Taylor made a motion to approve the August 16, 1999 Council Meeting minutes as printed. Motion was unanimously carried by the City Council . Next on the agenda was to consider a RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE ABANDOMENT OF PORTIONS OF MILLER STREET IN THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS. It was requested by Peter T. and Jerri W. Cockram and Richard Griffin. The Clerk read the Resolution in its entirety. Alderman Swaim seconded by Alderman Taylor moved that the Resolution be adopted. The question was put by Mayor Riggs on the adoption of the motion and the roll being called, the following voted aye; Alderman Parker, Spoon, Barker, Moore, Swaim and Taylor. And the following voted nay; 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 9--1-1999 CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS RESOLUTION NO. Q—/ -1999 A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE ABANDOMENT OF PORTIONS OF MILLER STREET IN THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS. WHEREAS, Peter T.and Jeri W.Cockram and Richard Griffin have petitioned the City Council of Van Buren, Arkansas to vacate and abandon that portion of Miller Street lying between Lot 6, Block 44 Riverside Addition and Lot 7, Block 24 Riverside Addition, and Pt. NE '/, SE '/ Sec. 25, T9N, R32W (4.11 acres);and WHEREAS, The Petitioners own all the property adjoining those portions of the streets above described;and, WHEREAS, The City Council of Van Buren, Arkansas, acting under the authority of Arkansas Code Annotated, Section 14-301-301, has the authority to abandon streets and alleys. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS: SECTION 1: That a Public Hearing is set for October 18, 1999,at 7:00 P.M., at which time said Petition shall be presented to the City Council and the Council will determine at that time whether such property should be abandoned as a street and that all abutting property owners and other persons directly interested have consented to such abandonment. SECTION 2: That the City Clerk of Van Buren, Arkansas is hereby directed to give notice by publication once a week for two weeks in some newspaper published in Crawford County advising the property owners affected that on said date and time the Council will hear said Petition. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS c2O '`[DAY OF SEPTEMBER,1999. lA MAYOINJOHI`Y RIGGS `' ATTESTED: kettli ( CITY CLERK/TREASURER Next on the agenda was to consider a RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR CLOSING A PORTION OF 7TH STREET. It was requested by W.O. and Jean Barkley and C.V. Henry. The Clerk read the Resolution in its entirety, Alderman Taylor asked to clear up the address to North 7th. Alderman Taylor seconded by Alderman Swaim moved that the Resolution be adopted as amended. The question was put by Mayor Riggs on the adoption of the motion and the roll being called, the following voted aye; Alderman Parker, Spoon, Barker, Moore, Swaim and Taylor. And the following nay; 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 9-2-1999 RESOLUTION WHEREAS,W.O. and Jean Barkley and C.V. Henry have filed a Petition with this Council seeking to vacate the following described street: All that portion of Seventh Street lying between Lots 31 and 32, Ponda Rosa Heights Addition. AND,WHEREAS, applicable law requires the City Council to fix a day certain for the hearing of said Petition. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Clerk of Van Buren, Arkansas,is hereby directed to give notice that said Petition to Vacate and Close Street will be heard by this Council on the 18th day of October, 1999, at the regularly scheduled October meeting of the Van Buren City Council. Said notice shall further provide the names of Petitioners herein and the name of the portion of the street to be closed. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of September, 1999. MAR Obi, ( VAN BUREN CITY CLERK Next on the agenda was to consider a RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO DISPOSE OF CERTAIN FIXED ASSETS WHICH ARE NO LONGER IN WORKING CONDITION. The Clerk read the Resolution in its entirety. Alderman Swaim seconded by Alderman Moore moved that the Resolution be adopted. The question was put by Mayor Riggs on the adoption of the motion and the roll being called, the following voted aye; Alderman Parker, Spoon, Barker, Moore, Swaim and Taylor. And the following voted nay; 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 9-3--1999 WWWWWW CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS RESOLUTION NO. =1999 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO DISPOSE OF CERTAIN FIXED ASSETS WHICH ARE NO LONGER IN WORKING CONDITION. t WHEREAS, The City of Van Buren has several items which are beyond repair and no longer needed by the City; and WHEREAS, After an inventory of Fixed Assets, it is recommended by our State Auditors that these items be removed: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS: THAT, The Mayor is hereby authorized to dispose of the / following assets and is further authorized to remove same from the Fixed Asset Inventory: SERIAL. CONTROL DEPARTMENT AMOUNT DESCRIPTION ____NUMBER NUMBER CITY INSPECTOR $ . 199.00 Printer 612A1087183 CI-56 POLICE 12,124.00 1993 Crown Victoria 71W7PY180809 PD-191 (Insurance Company totalled & sold for salvage) 17021 PD-182 600.00 Radar/Antena (Traded) 17024 PD-182 600.00 Radar/Antena (Traded) -- TOTAL $13,523.00 PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 20TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER ,19 99 oR ATTESTED: CITY CLERK- URER Next on the agenda was to consider a RESOLUTION RATIFYING JOINT CONFIRMING GUSE ETHE EXECUTION OF ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE NT WITH THE CITY OF FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A WATER DISTRIBUTION LINE WITHIN THE CITY OF FORT SMITH'S EXISTING LEE CREEK WATER TRANSMISSION LINE EASEMENT. The Clerk read the Resolution in its entirety. Alderman Barker asked when did this come about that this was needed. The Mayor said because of growth in that area this was necessary. Alderman Swaim explained that the City of Van Buren was wanting into Fort Smith right-a--ways. Alderman Swaim seconded by Alderman Spoon moved that the Resolution be adopted. The question was put by Mayor Riggs on the adoption of the motion and the roll being called, the following voted aye; Alderman Parker, Spoon, Barker, Moore, Swaim and Taylor. And the following voted nay; 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 9-4-1999 i I wimimmillor RESOLUTION NO. q- y- ?q A RESOLUTION RAT IFYING AND CONFIRMING THE EXECUTE A OCUMENTS NECESSARY TO JOINT USE OF ANY AND AGEMENT WITH THE CITY OF FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS,FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A WATER DISTRIBUTION LINE WITHIN THE CITY OF FORT SMITH'S Id t . . : t t: ► a 1 It WHEREAS,the Van Buren Water&Sewer Commission believes it to be in the best d interest and public welfare of the citizens and residents of Van Buren to construct line easement;nimaintain water pipeline within the City of Fort Smith's Lee Creek water transmission WHEREAS,the Board of Directors of the City of Fort Smith has authorized Buren,by I Resolution No. R-209-99 the execution of a Joint Use Agreement to the City of Van Arkansas;and, WHEREAS,the Van Buren Water&Sewer Commission has passed its Resoluttiot ons of Agreement any and all requesting the City Council of Van Buren,Arkansas,to confirman � with the City of Port its Mayor which may be necessary for entering into a Joint Use Smith, Arkansas. NOW,THEREFORE: "BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Van Buren,Arkansas,that it,indoes hereby . e execution of yfand and ratify any and ssll actions one ffectuaf its te a Joint Use Agreeayor,The ment allowJohn ing the City of any and all documents necessary to e operate and maintain a water pipeline for the purpose Buren the non-exclusive right to construct, of distribution and sale of water to be placed within the City of Fort Smith's existing Lee Creek water transmission line easement." This Resolution adopted thisday of September, 1999. APPROVED: INAV Mayor ,. 0EST: City Clerk Next on the agenda was to consider an ORDINANCE TOAMEND F AORN DINNANCEANOANSAS963 FOR THE PURPOSE OF REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE CITY ARKANSAS. The Ordinance was ANO AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, first time in its submitted by Ron Evans.Swain movedethatrk ethead truleshe dbeasu�pendedthe and the Ordinance placedto. Alderman seconded Placed on its second reading The motion was bAldermanSpon on. e Clerk's calling the roll , the fallawngvateresulted AY85AldermaParer rried as Spoon, Barker, Moore, Taylor andSaim�aurh(.�+)avotesebeingdnecessarythe oforapassage. there were six (6) ayes and (0) nays. s The Ordinance was read the second time. 1 1 Alderman Swaim then moved that the rules be further suspended and the Ordinance be placed on its third and final reading. The motion was seconded by Alderman Spoon. On the Clerk's calling the roll, the following vote resulted: Ayes - Alderman Parker, Spoon, Barker, Moore, Taylor and Swaim. The Mayor declared the motion carried as there were six (6) ayes and (0 ) nays. Four (4) votes being necessary for passage. The Clerk then read the Ordinance the third and final time. The Mayor declared the Ordinance open for discussion. The Mayor then put the question, "Shall the Ordinance Pass ?" Motion was made by Alderman Swaim and seconded by Alderman Spoon to adopt the Ordinance. On the Clerk's calling the roll , the following vote resulted: Ayes - Alderman Parker, Spoon, Barker, Moore, Taylor, and Swaim. The Mayor declared the Ordinance passed as there were six (6) ayes and (0) nays. Four (4) votes being necessary for passage. THE ORDINANCE WAS GIVEN THE NUMBER 18-1999 a c o '601" .E c2 C c 8 aWW zoEm q27 o u .o• • o o °QLiQ��aowv odcN cC . FU�-aW:s88o vyu o.2-o . ,o > .3> •uu °muC N :52 Az s3,yuvO=�zdtn'o•v0.t."o.,m. `° u«<Ho0: .zWAC°:rQ:FiC° 3 zA u 34� yAUGQ43oQv.W dc0O Ox FOO [•.$ L .o at E.0,1 •• �r • a�moa„ Wo < . w *, AW A APFeweti•g1w3 ,o.o <“< y •Zo >,wu .' AL" W — o "E.Eo - a_ G-= oao'bWE@i UO� " = a' L Wac. hu wW.v - c , o ° w 'Fag 3o ou ° - Qw 0Q ao vOWWwzw aauud - w w �=o‘ o C..0 00—. C o u uveh o boosboosGa mu�: w " E`da �&iOW oc."" •O Haw tooo..eaGeEZ WcooSea , Uoyc _ m z zO Wzm Om -vtoo „e: z W: "QAk. U zy GLz o 0i" a ee m w o C13.;,; y y. c� u u c C v w C N u r"u ay < zap, O>+Q . '<< �,.. a cv,z ea � ' ar u u e up„ ae u o moo uW t..4 >Qz O‘ow E->Qz > �' H Caa0 u a,;3 __ a's z.ov=� .. e7' z - Q Q e4 w _ . s ,�� ry o � u�.. fz.cnQ D v� aw u,rn .a o_,.. u v` eo" w = E,. ...OZz a0.70zw zAv y o a. v c y. 0 u o .. o p .eop'o w o u Q.., Oz(-a.°a °Qzz°a a w.9. 3 0 3^y E. o u 3 e' C o: z. C ca E. V!= tY�N Ceth h � , mV -+ �y�'� NLAa w OGNO ` 0WZ w eu." ae yZ c e u g o aagz.4.0 1404 a� =a x > a.ti.=UUQ°—«za.aa.UaQN°uQ 3wo. o.w; c4HM,t y�,5) ctacoS22Ir.` "lig gvwgg o o-c Next on the agenda was to consider a ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 7-1963 FOR THE PURPOSE OF REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS, AND AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS. The Ordinance was submitted by Fay and Imogene Simon. The Clerk read the Ordinance the first time in its entirety. Alderman Taylor asked about the portion of 2615 Fayetteville that was to be rezoned. Alderman Swaim said just part of 2615 was to be rezoned which was described in the Ordinance. Alderman Swaim moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance placed on its second reading. The motion was seconded by Alderman Spoon. On the Clerk's calling the roll , the following vote resulted: Ayes - Alderman Parker, Spoon, Barker, Moore, Taylor and Swaim. The Mayor declared the motion carried as there were six (6) ayes and (0) nays. Four (4) votes being necessary for passage. The Ordinance was read the second time. Alderman Swaim then moved that the rules be further suspended and the Ordinance be placed on its third and final reading. The motion was seconded by Alderman Spoon. On the Clerk's calling the roll , the following vote resulted: Ayes - Alderman Parker, Spoon, Barker, Moore, Taylor and Swaim. The Mayor declared the motion carried as there were six (6) ayes and (0) nays. Four (4) votes being necessary for passage. The Clerk then read the Ordinance the third and final time. The Mayor declared the Ordinance open for discussion. The Mayor then put the question, "Shall the Ordinance Pass 2" Motion was made by Alderman Swaim and seconded by Alderman Parker to adopt the Ordinance. On the Clerk's calling the roll, the following vote resulted: Ayes - Alderman Parker, Spoon, Barker, Moore, Taylor, and Swaim. The Mayor declared the Ordinance passed as there were six (6) ayes and (0) nays. Four (4) votes being necessary for passage. THE ORDINANCE WAS GIVEN THE NUMBER 19-1999 wwwz E--0.2 v.y y A>. 1 coxOQ .. 2= - m5 zdg OaoUwz v >,N 2),',7)_ ^a: re WAzoQ �V•ExW z b acW ,- . t A F0° z .9, . Of :' XQUQ z�o•Tri ami a. A> _. A U WzW O ,� x °.z,:a W h. O W �OOF'xa = o o E E v Qaz. Q ow . -cn. ^.....,. .......... .--- = = ., " ovod -,.. uzUFOQcn . a...> eaE -<O dL U y..��. a w_.— FUxOaxWxxrza� e� �.,� �0w 0 0 0 6 .G E y c g-0_ = C v w �Q c O W¢E. FFc4dE"FCL ›� c= u''�`l)> =O 4:Nw W uabA'c y O, P. C0% y CO Z zz0 miZCa oC .w e2,413 C--;= c O'?3U.S�, w•o W•y w•-ar o El?, 0 .^N v ZZU QAz. �'"Z a.z Ea E-= o".' c=. ° 0.°. vx 0 C �_� 3U v c, 0 _z0.'M 0›..<(,)(..,<< z onv °� ° Q ami `0. rs;,¢Q AOCN WZ.E">V)zx>¢,�� c° 0 0 o ace; 0 11..) . g ,� ca 01 A d00 .7 s� v ..0� c4"-O 0.'k Zr:"'62nQ a�u-t �•°� cl yZ`�° " ° 23c.i`nQ `a2 c a,.E „W� .‘,,...E=.!...,>"c4 Ow`�°O"OOW"�¢w?OQa aci v•i.e. °ve 3o,U y E " uUWaxs a bO b E a EN_ OoE' 0.!az00f ce ix otcdx o.0 o.° K=n yE g g 2 2;°W W•-=•= �.s0, E Oda: E 0 o v o oN �x ...� >,c••,xX n 3 a 0 v O 0.en oUU¢O—Q¢Z0.cLp.U¢QNU¢3.. H . w oxenZ " " cO ° ° av ami avi m¢ �oz.x33a. a_x ,.� Next on the agenda was to consider an ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 1997 ARKANSAS MECHANICAL CODE. The Clerk read the Ordinance the first time in its entirety. Alderman Swaim moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance placed on its second reading. The motion was seconded by Alderman Moore. On the Clerk's calling the roll , the following vote resulted: Ayes - Alderman Parker, Spoon, Barker, Moore, Taylor and Swaim. The Mayor declared the motion carried as there were six (6) ayes and (0) nays. Four (4) votes being necessary for passage. The Ordinance was read the second time. Alderman Spoon then moved that the rules be further suspended and the Ordinance be placed on its third and final reading. The motion was seconded by Alderman Taylor. On the Clerk's calling the roll , the following vote resulted: Ayes - Alderman Parker, Spoon, Barker, Moore, Taylor and Swaim, The Mayor declared the motion carried as there were six (6) ayes and (0) nays. Four (4) votes being • necessary for passage . The Clerk then read the Ordinance the third and final time. The Mayor declared the Ordinance open for discussion. The Mayor then put the question, "Shall the Ordinance Pass ?" Motion was made by Alderman Swaim and seconded by Alderman Spoon to adopt the Ordinance. On the Clerk's calling the roll , the following vote resulted: Ayes - Alderman Parker, Spoon, Barker, Moore, Taylor, and Swaim,. The Mayor declared the Ordinance passed as there were six (6) ayes and (0) nays. Four (4) votes being necessary for passage. Motion was then made by Alderman Taylor and seconded by Alderman Spoon, that the Emergency Clause be adopted which motion on roll call carried by the unanimous vote of the Council . The Mayor then declared the Ordinance duly passed and signed same in open Council , duly attested to by the City Clerk. B_ THE ORDINANCE WAS GIVEN THE NUMBER 20-1999 t D 'n Z C W r fn )....4 Z .� >+[� C y N v N•p >03 .-'."•' 0 • &' >, V w-^4" '' ti e.. .. ^ 7 w N u o% W RI-:Q .. .O O, V 0 6 e- 0 L c z c 7 0.2 0.,.� 7y O "a 0.... o= >.`n iam=c t • e w . z...QA Z>y v 0-E> E.c c c.., `° .v. `' ° ¢ yw.oa V'=74 7) -t.c cod 7ms;"" - z� . ,¢. O Q A Q , o ed r° ..F 0 ` ox u evi y e C d cw v .,cs�a000• F-0 o N .. 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'IvZ u >> u z v fat y U Cyo 0.^ E C OccraOC pp0 .0 1° C ee: .,.. tfmq?c v Q.. 0. xF x >,vcw H.. o.ar °., v .. aoo �i!m vE .. coca.,, "IA"' s v p <t.o, a.0.'xE.WF E-..o ea a) ,0 w g ea3.. v :F w o tiva"t u e Ming.- ' -.- v v 0 v .. ea v we v... e ' F 4yC 3 K ae e�I .. .a ,•10:Elyea'"" ta.......-, v.-tf,t4ziii F c h v O £� a2 +- in 0 u 0_a:c g;za Wwxw U.`'w ,,g 6.. . c..0 a°EU......, u v v , uTs a:a .cn oUUQO=QQQ2caFOcacwn.c 2<coc ;: Ou P. g> .4 9, 3cwn o o .5E-,O•og e.9 a 9c O c_Bs m Ps'C a • q; Next on the agenda was to consider an ORDINANCE LEVYING A TAX FOR THE CITY GENERAL MUNICIPAL PURPOSES FOR THE YEAR 1999, AND FOR THE PUBLIC LIBRARY. The Clerk read the Ordinance the first time in its entirety. Alderman Swaim moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance placed on its second reading. The motion was seconded by Alderman Parker. On the Clerk's calling the roll , the following vote resulted: Ayes -- Alderman Parker, Spoon, Barker, Moore, Taylor and Swaim. The Mayor declared the motion carried as there were six (61 ayes and (0) nays. Four (4) votes being necessary for passage. The Ordinance was read the second time. Alderman Swaim then moved that the rules be further suspended and the Ordinance be placed on its third and final reading. The motion was seconded by Alderman Parker. On the Clerk's calling the roll , the following vote resulted: Ayes - Alderman Parker, Spoon, Barker, Moore, Taylor and Swaim. The Mayor declared the motion carried as there were six (6) ayes and (0 ) nays. Four (4) votes being necessary for passage. The Clerk then read the Ordinance the third and final time. The Mayor declared the Ordinance open for discussion. The Mayor then put the question, "Shall the Ordinance Pass ?" Motion was made by Alderman Swaim and seconded by Alderman Parker to adopt the Ordinance. On the Clerk's calling the roll, the following vote resulted: Ayes -- Alderman Parker, Spoon, Barker, Moore, Taylor, and Swaim. The Mayor declared the Ordinance passed as there were six (6) ayes and (0) nays. Four (4) votes being necessary for passage. Motion was then made by Alderman Taylor and seconded by Alderman Spoon, that the Emergency Clause be adopted which motion on roll call carried by the unanimous vote of the Council . The Mayor then declared the Ordinance duly passed and signed same in open Council , duly attested to by the City Clerk. THE ORDINANCE WAS GIVEN THE NUMBER 21-1999 o O i0 O""' �• a) u a) 00 ocm O ar N •o N O'�-� `-, "0— K v, N — .+ OOy V� � CU«+ a) t� UOLiO OT.b eo O\,� bqO T��yCN C C Oa)b� c w C ,:ro -..0 4)Qu o amoo, a0 - c A cd...y cu 23C AT,� • 8 c g af4 w ae c a.-, o,o •o a'-0 2 a .o •- a Z t 0 .„ �-- u .. = a c Fay U c n: c o )4=.2t."5:12822 'ZVOa .. �y ra; a).� ON aOCd Oy:; -ago a) m j0 >+OCV *-'r QN N � v ao 43•" 14'.1211. ., l Oq r8..A .o °Q.." ao w i u N a) s. T G. .. c. .:o y 8 W; i° u� "I'eda;c ',� '- . 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E., um0 p.Pli 4Z'-QU a4¢ V� ` Q0 � : o> '- CteueNOvs uY �.. „` vu >QZ 0 � .-W0, ;AU Q . cc - oa CaEcoNc0.' o.aQ: N . 0 � ho_- ,.„[.....1 Ed.0s u, < 0 cno, >.WFz °a... Lwi- u'o1-�o ,. . E c m c� ycr.3 f, E .- c`ON4Z F'ZO ' a40 ...Z ;0: >,y 1�c•x52 c0 0 >,c1cac �z . qwc - t a ._= oA >-U aa4 aE-.-UWE: u '- a .iaw` cac ..« . c N aia a.0a, >+ : fp-i oQuqv.,TamaapaZ> fLQWa'-U c4< L8,ae0"4m o," )1 ° t2E:r• ca :6 sm tvf. O .aa u N o. ce WW aWx_WWWotrN =2 cacwo ., 0 . c'°Re g � ... ogw'-a d_ °�a.01UUQ0—.L.-11- a.>-E-..4aaFE-EO E aQ .. E. vU� A aaa:°> 8.3>= Ern7vc>= Eteci EOU13 -2°' Next on the agenda was to consider an ORDINANCE COMMITTING THE CITY TO USAGE OF COUNTY SALES TAX PROCEEDS. The Clerk read the Ordinance the first time in its entirety. Alderman Swaim moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance placed on its second reading. The motion was seconded by Alderman Parker. On the Clerk's calling the roll , the following vote resulted: Ayes - Alderman Parker, Spoon, Barker, Moore, Taylor and Swaim. The Mayor declared the motion carried as there were six (6) ayes and (0) nays. Four (4) votes being necessary for passage. The Ordinance was read the second time. Alderman Swaim then moved that the rules be further suspended and the Ordinance be placed on its third and final reading. The motion was seconded by • Alderman Taylor. On the Clerk's calling the roll , the following vote resulted: Ayes - Alderman Parker, Spoon, Barker, Moore, Taylor and Swaim. The Mayor declared the motion carried as there were six (6 ) ayes and (0) nays. Four (4) votes being necessary for passage. The Clerk then read the Ordinance the third and final time. The Mayor declared the Ordinance open for discussion. Alderman Barker asked about how the funds would be used. The Mayor said they would be locking them into certain funds. The Mayor then put the question, "Shall. the Ordinance Pass ?" Motion was made by Alderman Swaim and seconded by Alderman Spoon to adopt the Ordinance. On the Clerk's calling the roll , the following vote resulted: Ayes - Alderman Parker, Spoon, Barker, Moore, Taylor, and Swaim. The Mayor declared the Ordinance passed as there were six (6) ayes and (0) nays. Four (4) votes being necessary for passage. THE ORDINANCE WAS GIVEN THE NUMBER 22-1999 IL& ciJ ZVI ' WWIX"X `°Ze sgys�v �-?Z souI. aoX = T. aQN UxQQ ^•.. W C.D o C V. 2 a v� mw r E. E U" " oao4, cN aogUQy �a 3 w � o� H - uo� `°� � A� —Q a Q Q W . u o o o o - OAZ›-Q 3 E c y c .. 8'.x g c_.a `' c Z515 aC ccv �oC`4 Z OW �, oa`' �. Ua rj.ta r,v cu- u., .. c �iyao ".E- " a QNm K W .-y ZZw Zoa F= h a o 'CA< Cw4zOOZ w° c° "� `i° g 3z U 3 o °r4 3 EEn a Q .,5 � E� QUE y--6 o v .�..o �•c ti `. , x U txn �►�Q OO?�yQ �� es.) 400 FpA4E�.,VQ °� ow� •ale 1 c° o. u >'° oo:Ddnoa E J EE . W a q o.2 . u K O.. E4r o c 5 2 g y,,,•,. u o - AW s -bixZ X Z :. a, �.o' mr Uw . "gwo6, ge'� u . .b6ob ,,a° . w`�' �_ti e'" diA�` �>"O u.. �.. � �, -3Hal E" .. „' c°� in�, cdioh � edon'r a °' 0�7ooco.,ell � � OWxwO .eoc�w c� Eagg >a 0._U dO—QUC)0 3 c8g : g : Z ' Next on the agenda was to consider a ORDINANCE TO RESTRICT BEE KEEPING IN THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS. The Clerk read the Ordinance the first time in its entirety. Alderman Spoon moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance placed on its second reading. The motion was seconded by Alderman Moore. On the Clerk's calling the roll , the following vote resulted: Ayes - Alderman Parker, Spoon, Barker, Moore, Taylor and Swaim. The Mayor declared the motion carried as there were six (6) ayes and (0) nays. Four (4 ) votes being necessary for passage. The Ordinance was read the second time. Alderman Barker then moved that the rules be further suspended and the Ordinance be placed on its third and final reading. The motion was seconded by Alderman Moore. On the Clerk's calling the roll, the following vote resulted: Ayes - Alderman Parker, Spoon, Barker., Moore, Taylor and Swaim. The Mayor declared the motion carried as there were six (6) ayes and (0) nays. Four (4) votes being necessary for passage. The Clerk then read the Ordinance the third and final time. The Mayor declared the Ordinance open for discussion. Mr. Young, a gentleman that was supporting the Bee Keeping spoke about the bees and how they were helpful for health purposes. He also said if there were no more than two (2) hives there may not be bees the next year. He said he never had a complaint until lately. Mr. LaRue spoke supporting the bees and their importance and how hard it is to keep enough bees for our needs. Mr. LaRue said he had several children visit his shop to see how the bees work. He said he felt it was a great asset for our City to have bees.. Ida Mae Crosson spoke against having too many bee hives and how they can be very harmful to some people. She said it was impossible to go outside and sit. She said there is also children across the street and a bus stop. Mrs. Crosson said she would like to consider the life and health of the citizens of Van Buren. Mr. Eldon Malone spoke supporting the bees. He said he had gotten into bee keeping for health purposes. He asked to consider the consequences without the bees. He said it is very hard to keep a hive of bees and there is more good than bad regarding bees. Mr. Crosson said he was not against the keeping of bee hives but he lived within fifty (50) or sixty (60) feet of ten (10) or twelve (12 ) hives. He said the bees were so bad they cannot see the water in the birdbath for the bees. Mr. Nathan Kirby said we should have lessons in bee keeping and learn about the bees and what they do for the citizens every day life. Alderman Swaim said that he could not accept this Ordinance. He said it needs to be rewritten, Alderman Swaim said the lot size should be changed and also a Grandfather clause needs to be in the Ordinance. He said it should be less restricted. Mr. Young said he was willing to cut down on his bee hives. He said he is willing to work with the City. Alderman Swaim said on Picket Hill there had been bees there for many years and he didn't think it was right to take that away from those people. Attorney Candis Settle said they have to look at what would be in the best interest in protecting the health, safety and welfare for the citizens of Van Buren when your looking at a couple or a few hives. She said there certainly needs to be a balancing factor to look at. Alderman Barker suggested they table this Ordinance until a latter date. Alderman Taylor seconded by Alderman Swaim made a motion to pull the Ordinance and rewrite the Ordinance. The Council followed with a unanimous vote. Next on the agenda Judge Steven Peer made a proposal on the behalf of the Municipal Court group. He said that the Municipal Court Computer system is in desperate need of being replaced and upgraded. Judge Peer said however the City deciding to pay for this was totally up to the Mayor and Council members. A man explained about the rates with IBM and told the Council about the rates Municipal Court would qualify for. He said the City of Van Buren rates the best rates that is possible for a Governmental agency. Alderman Barker asked questions about the k. lease agreements or other options to buy. Carol Ray Municipal Court Clerk spoke in favor of a new computer system. Attorney Settle said a new system would help her also. Alderman Swaim suggested that Judge Peer make his proposal to the Crawford County Quorum Court. The Alderman Taylor seconded by Alderman Swaim made a motion to accept the proposal made by Judge Peer. The Council followed with a unanimous vote. Next on the agenda was to consider a RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER A CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR PHASE IV-STREET RECONSTRUCTION/OVERLAY PROJECT. The Clerk read the Resolution in its entirety. Alderman Swaim seconded by Alderman Moore moved that the Resolution be adopted. The question was put by Mayor Riggs on the adoption of the motion and the roll being called, the following voted aye; Alderman Parker, Spoon, Barker, Moore, Swaim and Taylor. And the following voted nay; 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 9-5--1999 % ri fi' CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS RESOLUTION NO. q-,5 -1999 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR PHASE IV-STREET RECONSTRUCTION/OVERLAY PROJECT. AREAS, Because there will be the necessity of some street reconstruction, widening, property acquisition and drainage improvements associated with Phase IV of the City's street overlay project, the City of Van Buren, Arkansas, has determined that it needs engineering services in connection with said project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS: SECTION 1: THAT the Mayor is authorized to enter into a contract with Hawkins-Weir Engineers, to provide engineering services for Phase IV of the City's street overlay project. Payment for such engineering services shall not exceed $38,000. /1 PASSED AND APPROVED THIS RQ DAY OF _�ef di-t/V7 ,1999. YOR 19� ATTESTED: 40.A itA-e,- CITY CLERK-TREASURER Next was to consider a RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR PHASE II OF THE RUDY ROAD STREET AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. The Clerk read the Resolution in its entirety. Alderman Swaim seconded by Alderman Spoon moved that the Resolution be adopted. The question was put by Mayor Riggs on the adoption of the motion and the roll being called, the following voted aye; Alderman Parker, Spoon, Barker, Moore, Swaim and Taylor. And the following voted nay; none The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution adopted and signed the Resolution, which was attested by the City Clerk and impressed with the sealof the City. THE RESOLUTION WAS GIVEN THE NUMBER 9-5-1999 CITY OF VAN BUREN, `ARKANSAS RESOLUTION NO. "1 SCJ -1999 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR PHASE II OF THE RUDY ROAD STREET AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. WHEREAS, The City of Van Buren, Arkansas, has determined that it needs engineering services in connection with Phase II of the Rudy Road Street and Drainage Improvement Project: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS: SECTION 1: THAT the Mayor is authorized to enter into a contract with Hawkins-Weir Engineers, to provide engineering services for the Rudy Road Street and Drainage Improve- ment Project. Payment for such engineering services shall not exceed $20,000. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS o� DAY OF ,19 99 \\\CLAs\d'N af)i1 •-• W ATTESTED: 4LA CITY CLERK-TREASURER Next on the agenda was to consider a RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID OF FORSGREN, INC. FOR DORA ROAD STREET IMPROVEMENTS. The Clerk read the Resolution in its entirety. Alderman Swaim asked if all of Dora road was included and if the City of Van Buren would not have any dirt on Dora road. Mayor Riggs answered by saying there would not be any dirt on Dora road. Alderman Swaim seconded by Alderman Parker moved that the Resolution be adopted. The question was put by Mayor Riggs on the adoption of the motion and the roll being called, the following voted aye; Alderman Parker, Spoon, Barker, Moore, Swaim and Taylor. And the following voted nay; 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 9-7--1999 CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS RESOLUTION NO. q— / —1999 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID OF FORSGREN. INC. FOR DORA ROAD STREET IMPROVEMENTS. WHEREAS, The Mayor has advertised for bids for Dora Road Street Improvements; and WHEREAS, Bids have been received and opened as advertised; and WHEREAS, The Council feels that the bid of FORSGREN. INC. is the best bid: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS: THAT, The Bid of $ 39,506.60 of FORSGREN. INC. is accepted. THAT, The Mayor is authorized and directed to pay for same out of the Street Fund. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 20TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER ,19 99 ATTESTED: 080e-co- , CITY CLE1—TREASURER Next on the aaenda was to consider a RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID OF SILCO COMPANY FOR TANGLEWOOD AND MADELINE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS. The Clerk read the Resolution in its entirety. Alderman Moore asked if the Company was bonded and if the price was quoted right. He thought the bid sounded low and he wondered if they had calculated it right. Barry McCormick with Hawkins-Weir said they had checked their numbers and everything had checked out. Alderman Taylor asked what they were going to do on Madeline. Barry McCormick said they were going to take care of the springs that were a problem on that street. Alderman Swaim seconded by Alderman Taylor moved that the Resolution be adopted. The question was put by Mayor Riggs on the adoption of the motion and the roll being called, the following voted aye; Alderman Parker., Spoon, Barker, Moore, Swaim and Taylor. And the following voted nay; 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 9"8--1999 CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS RESOLUTION NO. 9"-b —1999 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID OF SILCO COMPANY FOR TANGLEWOOD AND MADELINE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS. WHEREAS, The Mayor has advertised for bids for Tanglewood and Madeline Drainage Improvements; and WHEREAS, Bids have been received and opened as advertised; and WHEREAS, The Council feels that the bid of STT.CO COMPANY is the best bid: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS: THAT, The Bid of $180;890:50 of SILCO COMPANY is accepted. THAT, The Mayor is authorized and directed to pay for same out of the Street Fund. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 20TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER ,1999. ATTESTED: CITY CLERK—TREASURER Next on the agenda was to consider appointments to Boards and Commissions. The Advertising & Promotion Commission recommended Jackie Henningsen to fill the expired term of John Hosemann. This term ends 9-20-03. Motion was made by Alderman Swaim and seconded by Alderman Parker to accept the appointment to that position. The Council followed with a unanimous vote. Next the Fairview Cemetery Board recommended Nora Miller and Martha A. Jones to fill cemetery board vacancies. Alderman Taylor seconded by Alderman Swaim made a motion to accept their recommendations. The Council followed with a unanimous vote. Next Van Buren Municipal Auditorium Commission asked to reappoint Lida Taylor for another term of five years. Alderman Taylor seconded by Alderman Parker made a motion to accept their recommendation. The Council followed with a unanimous vote. Next was a request by the Old Town Merchants Association for a street closing. Alderman Parker suggested they encourage children to celebrate or observe Halloween on Saturday night October 30, 1999 instead Sunday 31, 1999. Motion was made by Alderman Parker and seconded by Alderman Swaim to pass a RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING CHILDREN TO TRICK OR TREAT ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1999 RATHER THAN SUNDAY, • OCTOBER 31, 1999 FOR SAFETY REASONS and to accept the Old Town Merchants request. The Council followed with a unanimous vote. THE RESOLUTION WAS GIVEN THE NUMBER 9-9-99 CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS p RESOLUTION NO. 9— 7 -1999 A RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING CHILDREN TO TRICK OR TREAT ON SATURDAY,OCTOBER 30, 1999 RATHER THAN SUNDAY,OCTOBER 31, 1999 FOR SAFETY REASONS. WHEREAS, For safety reasons, the City Council for the City of Van Buren, Arkansas hopes to encourage children to trick or treat on Saturday,October 30, 1999 rather than Sunday,October 31, 1999. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS: SECTION 1: That children are hereby encouraged to trick or treat on Saturday,October 30, 1999 rather than Sunday,October 31, 1999. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS oO ? DAY OF SEPTEMBER,1999. D� n• MAYOR JOH `,e- ATTESTED: CITY CLERK/TREASURER IMMINft Next on the agenda was the Treasurer's Report. Motion was made by Alderman Swaim and seconded by Alderman Barker to appropriate the sum of $541,462.91 to pay expenses and salaries for August 1999, presented by the City Clerk--Treasurer. The vote on roll call was unanimously carried by the City Council . F. 4 2.746.72+ �'` 11. ,I. `82.523. 11r 771.22+ ;Urar 5.940. City Of Van Buren y� 73+ For the period August 1, 1999 to August 31, 1999 'hr 2.481•13+ 05 Treasurer's Report 541.462.91:+ Year To Date Current Month Year To Date Last Month Amount This Month --------GENERAL FUND Receipts Beginning Balance Retained Clearing Acct. - Ge TS45,477 30 $_00 State Cl:ll 1"urrrback ($2,35?_.82) $545,477.30 ateaGe (Workers Comp) $270,390.87 2.33 (92,352.22 $39,778.79 $25,062.33 $$39,453.20 Property Tax (City General) 0.00 Sales TaxyProceeds ity $78,387.37 $78,388,77 Franchise Tax $1'299,716.06 $195,512.34 $78,2284 7 Privilege Licenses $413.971.48 $1,495,228.40 $76,994.50 $$5,991.35 $$82,962.8;: Court Fines $5,837.50 Inspection Fees $310,855.70 $53,171.85 $82,832.00 Pet Licenses $69,130.48 $19,746.20 $$88,027.55 Rezoning Fees $2,382.00 $88.876.6E3 Civil Small Claims $10.00 $76.00 $2,458.00 Act 833 Receipts $1,704.91 $_00 $10.00 Misc. General Fund $18,828.61 $299.06 $2,003.97 ($31,182.64) $10,460.34$3 $29,288.9!; Interest $3,918.53 Administrative Justice Fund $4,039.78 $281.15 ($27,264.1.1 Reimb. Co- Share Mun. Ct. $252,491.10 $27,334.00 79$4,820.9;; Vision 2010 Revenues $8,606.71 9279>825_lc; Property Clean Up $_OU $ 00 $8,606.71 Police Grants $3,875.00350. $3,875.00 $.00 $350.00 Miscellaneous Revenue-P.D. $127,044.10 $2,886.06 9350.00 Insurance Reimbursement-P.D.Revers e-P-.P_D_ $16,727.27 $$28,970.27.• ua Juvenile TransportRbu $1,012.38 $1,743.0053 $$8,545.41 Miscellaneous Revenue-F.D. $4.533.03 $5,545.4) $_00 $513.00 Fire Grants $2.00 $.OU $513.00 $2.0c0 County Share/Mun_ Ct. $ 0U $45,600.00 Expens $2,922 37 $$2,922. Total Receipts --- --------- ----- $_00 $2,922.377 $3,506,938.32 $488,190.74 $3,995,129.oe, Disbursements Salaries -- Admin. Other Admin $168,015.78 $24,776.90 Fixed Assets General $192>792.6r; $28,830.6?_ $250,629.0: Total $6$6,258_ ( ; Administration - -- -- $396,072- 7; $53,607.52 Salaries - Police $4499,680..22 1 Other Police $717,511.39 $101,801.74 Juvenile Transport $466.840.62 $819,313.1.', $18,123. $62.242.63 $ ,083.2:. FIXED ASSETS POLICE $18 86 $542.10 $8,650.24 $558.17 $18,665.9( Total Police __------------------------------ $9,208.4, $1,211,126.11 $165,144.64 _._-- ---- --- Salaries -- Firemen $1,376,270.7 ; $514,633.48 $73,943.42 $588,576.90 Next Police, Fire, Fire Marshal, Building Inspector's and nd KOH Auditorium Commission reports were presented for filing. Next Bill Crisman spoke on an Oil and Gas Ordinance, regulating the Oil and Gas activities in the City of Van Buren. He said that the Ordinance had been tabled at one time until they heard from the Attorney General. The Attorney I General had written his opinion four (4 ) days after the meeting. The Attorney f General said a City of Van Buren's Class may do an Ordinance on the Oil and' Gas activities. Mr. Crisman said the Ordinance should be taken off the table an'd worked on. Mr. Crisman said at some point in time the Council was for the Ordinance, whether the Council was for the Ordinance or not was yet to be seen. Attorney Settle said the Rezoning Regulation Revision Committee is currently reviewing the rezoning regulations and it could encompass such a regulation as the Oil and Gas Ordinance. She invited him to come to the meetings. There being no further business motion was made by Alderman Swaim seconded by Alderman Spoon to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 9:05 P.M. APPROVED: ATTESTED: ' t.----- V2-62>-—-— MAYOR - 6,e4,2. ! CITY CLERK-TREASURER r I I I I I r r i t I