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11 November 1999 Regular 1 1 MINUTES OF THE VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 15, 1999 The City Council of the City of Van Buren Arkansas met at 7:00 p.m. , Monday, November .1C, 1999, at City Hall, The meeting was called to order.. by Mayor Riggs, presiding officer. On roll call the following members answered as thein names were called: Alderman Parker, Spoon, Swaim, Taylor, Moore and Barker'.. Ci.t y 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 haat; given by Reverend William Yale, Paster of Kibler Road Church of God. Next the Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance: Alderman Spoon seconded by Alderman Swaim fila "fie a motion to approve theUct_Gbi ,e r 18, 1999 Council Meeting minutes as printed. Motion was unanimously carried by the City Council . Next on the agenda was to consider a RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID OF ANTHONY MCKENZ.IE ON VEHICLES OFFERED FOR SALE H THE STREET DEPARTMENT. The Clerk read the Resolution in its entirety. Alderman Taylor seconded by Alderman Swaim 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 11-1-1999 -_ CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS RESOLUTION NO. I I —I -1999 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID OF ANTHONY MCKENZIE ON VEHICLES OFFERED FOR SALE BY THE STREET DEPARTMENT. WHEREAS, The Mayor has advertised for bids on vehicles in the Street Department; and WHEREAS, The following bids have been received: NAME VEHICLE BID AMOUNT Glen Brasuell '85 Ford V2 Ton $101.00 Anthony McKenzie '84 Ford Y2 Ton $388.00 GMC Van $308.00 '85 Ford Van $388.00 Roger Gragg GMC Van $101.00 Glen Brasuell '84 Ford 1/2 Ton $361.00 and; WHEREAS, The Council feels that the bid of Anthony Mckenzie of $ 1,084.00 • is the best bid: NOW,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS: THAT, The bid of$ 1,084.00 from Anthony Mckenzie is the best bid and is accepted. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 15TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1999 MAYOR ATTESTED: c3LL o CITY CLERK-TRESURER On the agenda next was to consider a RESOLUTION APPROVING FINi`-ll. PLAT FOR MCKINNEY TRACTS 1--:3, WITHIN THE FIVE (5) MILE JURISDICTION OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS. The Clerk read he Resolution in its entirety. Alderman Taylor said the Resolution was worded wrong, the Mckinney tracts were riot in the City limits therefore the Resolution needed to be amended from the City of Van Buren, to the five (5) mile jurisdiction. 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 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 11-2-1999 CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS RESOLUTION NO. 11-2 —1999 A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR MCKINNEY TRACTS 1-3, WITHIN THE FIVE MILE PLANNING JURISDICTION OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS: SECTION 1: THAT subject to the assurances provided in the Sub- Division Regulations being executed to assure that all improvements are put in, McKinney Tracks 1-3 is approved. SECTION 2: THAT the Mayor is authorized and directed to sign said plat plan and the City Clerk is authorized and directed to attest same upon the filing of the assurities mentioned above. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 15111 DAY OF NOVEMBER 1999. MAYOR ATTESTED: CITY CLERK-TREASURER On the agenda next was to consider a RESOLUTION APPROVING A ONE HUNDERD DOLLAR ($100.0O) CHRISTMAS BONUS TO ALL FULL -TIME, NON-.ELECTED CITY EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE ONE (1) YEAR OF SERVICE, The Clerk read the Resolution in its entirety. Alderman Taylor recommended that they give others that had been with the City most of the year the bonus also. Alderman Swaim said they had never changed the rule for as long as he has been on the Council.. Alderman Swaim seconded by Alderman Moore moved that the Resolution be adopted as is, 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 11--3--1999 CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS RESOLUTION NO. I-3 -1999 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A ONE HUNDRED DOLLAR ($100.00) CHRISTMAS BONUS TO ALL FULL-TIME, NON-ELECTED CITY EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE ONE (1) YEAR OF SERVICE. WHEREAS, The City of Van Buren, Arkansas, has paid a Christmas Bonus to its salaried employees in the past; and • WHEREAS, The City of Van Buren, Arkansas, wishes to continue this • practice: NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS: THAT, All Full-Time, Non-Elected City Employees who have one (1) full year of service, shall be paid a one hundred dollar ($100.00) bonus for Christmas. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 15TH DAY OF NOVEMBER .19 99 m 41AYOR -.7-1' ATTESTED: 9& • lt&AJL., CITY CLERK-TREASURER Next on the agenda was to consider an ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ALLOCATION OF THE TIME PAYMENTS COLLECTED BY THE VAN BUREN MUNICIPAL COURT AT FIFTY PERCENT (50%) TO COURT COSTS AND FIFTY PERCENT (50%) TO FINES. 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, 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 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 Taylor and seconded by Alderman Swaim 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 27---1999 L :J Z�r UU (42WQ�- viC��o�L->`` c- WWW :, :,C ., "� '� :; =_ =L �tj = �i .. c�� `. z 2z WQ ZZFZF-Y. ri c c c f-FW _ TU_ s n� a >> ZFW L! � G 1' o :� x Z.c ic40 ZNO����FFFtr'a -.y+U >.> .°-; >n1. 0m =-0,374=.-.7, t2.7. , . ."r 3 ca Q x O v' ZZ --Z;,- OZtnZ :, a.L o E o ntpr U.l s_' v ` of J-. . �r I z cyC>Qz 000aE QzO� oQ,Y oLn j j WZ>vFo=uj z ' = 'o�_ FZ v x Q o we W > ��a� t .D - ou" Q =Q U Sana Q �- >,n > 2"=k.¢Z Wra. 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Jane Owen Crawford County Art Association director spoke next. She said there was a lot of interest in the Art program in the City of Van Buren. She also said there was a need for a move downtown, but they wanted to continue to use the building they have now which was the St. Michael ' s Catholic Church for their educators programs. Roger Brown member of the Crawford County Art Association spoke next. Mr. Brown said the Art building would be able to serve a lot more citizens and bring in more money for the community if located in the downtown area. Gene Graham, member of the Crawford County Art Association spoke next', saying they would be able to bring in more tourist and also catch the attention of the tourist when they came into thie City, He also thought the Downtown area would be a benefit to the Art Association and the surrounding area. Rusty Myers spoke next on the behalf of the Art Association, explaining the meed to grow and how it could benefit the area. Paul Gant, Attorney from Gant and rant Law Office spoke next supporting the Art Association and the need for growth in the area. r Ri chard Hodo spoke again to close the discussion fr,)r the Art Association, thanking the Council member's; for their time and listening to the Art Association member:. Mn . Hodo said the Art Association had a vision and a direction to go for the children in our surrounding area. He also said the City of Van Boren it sitting on the Edge of History and the City needs to have a museum. Next on the agenda was the Trea urer 'r;: Report. Motion was made by Alderman Swaim and seconded by Alderman Moore to appropriate the sum of $469,558.47 to pay expenses and salaries for October 1999, presented by the City Clerk-Treasurer. 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There being no further business motion was made by Alderman Swaim seconded by Alderman Spoon to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 7:50 P.M. APPROVED: 10 ATTESTED: s ' Nf�_ MAYOR CITY CLERK--TREAS1JRER I 6 1 1 i. j1 Y ik rva s:. • tllf c