02 February 2000 Regular MINUTES OF THE VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
CITY COUNCIL MEEPING HELD FEBRUARY 28, 2000
The City Council of the City of Van Buren Arkansas met at 7:00 p.m. , Monday,
February 28, 2000, 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 Reverend Chris Davis, Pastor of Greater Pilgram
Rest Baptist Church in Van Buren.
Next the Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance.
On the agenda next was the State of the City Report by Mayor John Riggs.
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Court Clerk
VIVIAN MITCHELL
Administrative Assistant
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DAVID MOORE JOHN RIGGS, Mayor
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RICK SPOON 1003 Broadway•Van Buren,Arkansas 72956
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BILL TAYLOR (501) 474-1541 Fax: (501) 471-5010
February 28, 2000
STATE OF THE CITY REPORT
Another year is behind us. The 1900's are now a part of history, but 1999 is a year
that will be remembered for a long time in Van Buren.
Last year we continued to see positive results and growth in all aspects of our city
including the residential, commercial and industrial areas. These results are
possible because of our many dedicated employees, our unlimited resource of
volunteers, and a commitment from our community to continue to make Van Buren the envy
of the State.
Revenues for 1999 included interest income totalling $47,840.87 with City Sales Tax
proceeds totalling $2,288,490.25 and $68,897.67 new County Sales Tax proceeds for a
total of $2,357,387.92. Additional revenues were as follows: Privilege Licenses -
$120,820.00; Franchise Tax - $828,260.97; Inspection Fees - $135,916.23; Municipal
Court Fines - $541,763.38. The 1999 Budget was $6,380,900.00 with carry overs of
$1,942,540.16 from 1998, and expenditures totalling $7,276,800.00
August 24, 1999, Crawford County voters approved a one-cent sales tax in a Special
Election. The city committed to 75% of the revenues for streets, drainage and side-
walks and 25% for public safety. Van Buren's estimated annual share of the tax will
be $1,057,000.00. This new tax will provide the city with financial resources to
start and complete many needed and critical infrastructure projects.
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Van Buren was again one of twelve cities in Arkansas selected to receive the
"Volunteer Community of the Year" award. With this selection, our city now qualifies
for the "Volunteer Community of the Decade" award. Volunteers numbering 11,058
donated 216,983 hours last year making a difference within our community. The city
hosted its annual appreciation reception honoring these volunteers who are the key to
Van Buren's successful volunteer program. My thanks and appreciation to each
individual and organization who has volunteered their time to help others within our
community.
Van Buren ended 1999 and the Century with a Millennium 2000 Celebration downtown. A
large group gathered to usher in the New Year with fireworks, music, speeches, a line
dance around the Court House and a chili cook-off. A Time Capsule, which is to be
opened in 2050, was buried on the Court House Lawn. Westark College built the time
capsule and Ocker Monuments donated the covering monument. Also, I offer my thanks
and appreciation to the Millennium 2000 Steering Committee who began making plans for
this event as early as last February. It is my hope that we can make this an annual
city-wide affair.
Preparations for the 2000 Census are underway in our city. Every effort is being made
to insure that each person within our city limits is counted. The city's turnback
will increase in the amount of approximately $110 per person counted in the final
total. Our current population is 17,460 and I believe with our continuous growth we
hopefully will climb over the 20,000 mark at the end of the census count.
Van Buren's Manufacturing/processors industry has created 125 net new jobs. Other new
jobs generated in 1999 totalled 284 with 195 new businesses reported purchasing
privilege licenses from the City Clerk's Office. Van Buren based Arkansas Poly is in
the midst of a three-phase expansion project which will cost approximately $5 million
and could add as many as 20 new jobs. The new 187,775 square foot Wal-Mart
Supercenter is scheduled to open in April and will be a real economy boost to Van
Buren. The new northside Post Office opened in June and is located in the Northridge
area on Highway 59. Tankersley Brothers, a Van Buren based food distribution company,
spent $8 million in January to purchase property from Affiliated Foods to expand the
operation by adding another 22,000 square feet to their 142,000 square foot facility
located in Industrial Park. The company has 50 employees and projects sales of $22
million next year. They have experienced a 307 growth since relocating to Van Buren.
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I want to thank Captain John and Mary Hoseman for providing this region with a bit
of history and entertainment with their river excursions on the Frontier Belle
Riverboat. The couple retired in August after operating the riverboat in Van Buren
for eight years. We wish them well in the future.
Tourism Hospitality Tax Receipts in the amount of $250,745 represents an 8% increase
over last year. We received 5,000 requests for brochures, most a result of our print
and TV advertising. Our web site received 191,269 hits from 11,300 unique sites for
the year. The number of visitors signing the guest register at the visitor's center
was 4,900 and we estimate this to be about 10% of our total visitors. Some visitors
came from as far away as Germany, Japan, Australia and Switzerland. Total train
passengers for both the Springdale and Van Buren excursions were 20,000. In 1999
there were 18 Station Masters working for the Chamber of Commerce. They donated a
total of 1,600 hours and answered over 1,900 calls coming in on our 1-800 number.
Leadership Crawford County is a program developed from results of the Van Buren 2010
Vision Fair and the inaugural class of 20 made their debut in July of this year.
Leadership Crawford County will identify potential leaders and help them learn about
our communities. The long range goal is to make the program an annual event. By the
year 2010, Leadership Crawford County will have 200 graduates who can make the
difference working for the betterment of our communities.
The Municipal Auditorium Commission continues to develope usage of this city facility.
This year there will be several productions of children's theater aimed at attracting
younger attendees. We are working with the Crawford County Art Center to add to their
list of productions and will continue to actively seek out suitable shows for this
wonderful historical facility.
With the hiring of David Martin as our Building Inspector, the Inspection Office
continues to improve meeting the demands of the many current building projects. New
building construction continued to increase in 1999. Permits were issued for 126 new
homes with a value of $12,075,606.00. There were 24 permits issued for new commercial
construction at a value of $12,784,549.00. Of the $141,000.65 we collected in permit
fees last year, $27,137.67 went to the sidewalk fund and $2,964.00 went to the
Arkansas Construction Industry Education Act.
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Numerous projects have been completed in our Street Department during 1999. Phase
II of Highway 59 widening was completed as a three-lane interium until funding becomes
available through the State Highway Department to become five-lanes. The feasibility
study began for the intermodal port - if Van Buren receives funding for this port it
could be a great economic boost for the whole northwest region of the state. Wal-
Mart's construction on the new Supercenter on Highway 59 anticipates opening the first
week in April, 2000. Other projects completed include: 205 feet of sidewalk
constructed along 7th and Jefferson; the ditch beside Capco to Flat Rock Creek,
approximately a quarter of a mile, was excavated and slopes regraded to elevate
flooding problems; concreted approximately 200 feet of the ditch on Cedar Creek Drive
to provide better drainage; overlay of city's portion of Dora Road; improved drainage
on Madeline Drive with a 50/50 agreement with FEMA; city street workers cleaned the
town ditch for a savings to the city of approximately $5,000 and benefited greatly
through the community service workers program for 11,948 man hours (1,494 days) .
We had continued progress at the Field of Dreams in 1999 with the completion of the
American Legion/High School baseball field. With a $120,000 grant from the Donald
W. Reynolds Foundation, we installed college level lighting, constructed a press
box/concession stand/equipment garage with much assistance from the Street Department
and community service workers. We hosted the 15-year old Babe Ruth State Tournament
as well as the 5A-West District High School Baseball Tournament. The Van Buren
Boys/Girls Club hosted two Bambino District Tournaments. Each of these tournaments
generated a large amount of revenue for our city. We now have six baseball fields
and one football field with the other two full-size baseball fields to be completed
in 2000. A contract has been signed to host the 10-year old Region Baseball
Tournament this year and next year we will host the 12-year old Region Tournament
which qualifies us to host the Babe Ruth World Series. The Field of Dreams continues
to provide a safe, clean environment for the youth of our community and I want to
express my appreciation to those who volunteer their time to keep this facility
operating to it's full potential.
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In 1999, The Van Buren Police Department received approximately $173,000.00 in various
grants to assist with extra police officers, training and overtime. Patrol divisions
patrolled 285,157 miles; Code Enforcement answered 849 calls for service, assisted
with the condemnation of 12 properties and issued 215 warnings; Animal Control handled
4,476 calls and adopted out 200 animals. The three School Resource Officers answered
261 calls, instructed 144 hours of training, and counseled with 236 students. The
Criminal Investigation section investigated 635 cases and cleared 361. The Narcotics
section investigated 152 complaints resulting in 144 arrests, the seizure of
$53,812.43, fourteen firearms, five methamphetamines labs, and approximately
$400,000.00 in illegal narcotics. The Police K-9 conducted 142 searches, assisted
8 outside agencies, 8 public schools, 2,000 lockers and 50 vehicles.. The K-9's efforts
resulted in 24 felony drug and 6 misdemeanor arrests, with the seizure of 116 pounds
of marijuana, 7.5 grams of methamphetamines and $22,000.00 in cash. The Van Buren
Police Department Explorer Program participated in 28 public programs in 1999, and
logged approximately 2,278 hours of public service. The Reserve Program volunteered
3,195 hours and participated in 158 hours of certified police training. Training for
the Van Buren Police Department for 1999 was 2,818 hours of certified training.
1999 was a busy year for the Fire Department as fire fighters responded to 310 fire
calls ranging from structure fires to false alarms. Fire fighters responded. to 387
calls assisting EMS, for a total of 697 calls this past year. The city purchased 3
staff vehicles, two of which are four wheel drive and can be utilized in inclement
weather. CPR training equipment purchased this year is being used in training other
city departments in CPR. Three additional firefighters were hired in 1999 bringing
man power to thirty-three and all fire fighters are aggressively working to maintain
training requirements and ISO requirements which sets the insurance rate for our city.
The Van Buren fire fighters took the MDA Fill The Boot Campaign to a new level this
year with a total of $13,757.00 being raised, the most collected in the State. Our
Fire Department completed the smoke house which is used to help teach fire prevention;
participated in Main Street seasonal festivals; again built a Spook House which helped
provide a safe and fun place for over 700 people on Halloween. Van Buren is fortunate
to have a well trained Fire Department upon which we can depend to give us the best
services possible. 1999 was another outstanding year for fire prevention. Several
thousand students and adults went through the new Fire Safety House during Fire
Prevention Week. Again we worked with the National Fire Safety Council in obtaining
Fire Prevention materials for our schools. Fire Prevention and education speaks for
itself because of the concern and dedication of the citizens of Van Buren.
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A special thank you is in order for my Department Heads Chief Mason Childers, Chief
Dennis Gilstrap, Don Mullens, Alan Swaim and our many loyal employees as well as our
elected leadership City Clerk-Treasurer Barbie Curtis, City Attorney Candice Settle,
Municipal Judge Steve Peer and Council members Bill Swaim, David Moore, Donna Parker,
Rick Spoon, Jim Barker and Bill Taylor.
Again, I cannot complete this report without first thanking the many people for
allowing me to serve them as Mayor, and for their many hours of volunteered time
serving on the many Commissions and Committees that we depend on for guidance.
I personally want to thank my Assistant, Vivian Mitchell, for her tireless efforts
and organization of everything that comes through my office.
I close this report by asking you for your continued prayers as I seek God's direction
and wisdom, knowing that the final decision is in His hands. Remembering that if we
"commit our work to the Lord, then it will succeed".
Respectfully Submitted,
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John Riggs, Mayor
City of Van Buren
Alderman Swaim seconded by Alderman Spoon made a motion to approve the January
24, 2.000 Council Meeting minutes as printed. Motion was unanimously carried by the
City Council.
Next was to consider a RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID OF FORSGREN, INC. FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF STREET OVERLAYS AND RECONSTRUCTION. 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 02-1--2000
CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. 0/ - I -2000
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID OF FORSGREN, INC.
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STREET OVERLAYS AND RECONSTRUCTION.
WHEREAS, The Mayor has advertised for bids for the construction of
street overlays and reconstruction; 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 $ 477A.1_62of FORSGREN„ INC_
is accepted.
THAT, The Mayor is authorized and directed to pay for same out
of the Street Fund.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 28TH DAY OF FEBRUARY ,2000
M YOR
ATTESTED:
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On the agenda next was to consider a RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID OF HUDSON
EXCAVATING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DRIVEWAY AT VAN BUREN BRIDGE COMPANY. The
Clerk read the Resolution in its entirety. Alderman Barker asked what the factors
were in doing this construction. Mayor Riggs said we have a State grant for this
construction. 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 02-2-2000
CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. a -2000
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A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID OF HUDSON EXCAVATING
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DRIVEWAY AT VAN BUREN BRIDGE COMPANY.
WHEREAS, The Mayor has advertised for bids for the construction of
a driveway at Van Buren Bridge Company; and
WHEREAS, Bids have been received and opened as advertised; and
WHEREAS, The Council feels that the bid of HUDSON EXCAVATING
is the best bid:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS:
THAT, The bid of $ 45,514.20 of HUDSON EXCAVATING
is accepted.
THAT, The Mayor is authorized and directed to pay for same out
of the Street Fund.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 28TH DAY OF FEBRUARY , 2000
IY\CIV YOR
ATTESTED:
CITY CLERK-TREASURER
On the agenda next was to consider a RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR
WALMART SUBDIVISION, REPLAT OF LOT 1, IN THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS. 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, Barker, Spoon, 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 02-3-2000
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CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. a-3 _2000
A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR WALMART SUBDIVISION,
REPLAT OF LOT 1,IN 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,Walmart Subdivision,Replat of Lot 1,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 IX VAIDAY OF FEBRUARY,2000.
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MAYOR RIGCSS
ATTESTED:
CITY CLERK/TREASURER
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On the agenda next was to consider a RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR
CRAWFORD COUNTY INDUSTRIAL PARK, PHASE II, LOTS 18A AND 18B, IN THE CITY OF VAN
BUREN, ARKANSAS. 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, Barker, Spoon, 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 02-4-2000
CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. c-q -2000
A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR CRAWFORD COUNTY
INDUSTRIAL PARK, PHASE II, LOTS 18A AND 18B, IN 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,Crawford County Industrial Park,Phase II, Lots 18A and 18B,
are 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 901-DAY OF FEBRUARY,2000.
MAYOR JOHN RIGY
ATTESTED:
CITY CLERK/TREASURER
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On the agenda next was to consider a RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR
KINGSBERRY ADDITION, PHASE 1, IN THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS. The Clerk read
the Resolution in its entirety. Mayor Riggs asked if there was any discussion.
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, Barker, Spoon, 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 02-5--2000
CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSASr
RESOLUTION NO. p2-. . -2000
A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR KINGSBERRY ADDITION,
PHASE I,IN 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,Kingsberry Addition,Phase I,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 THISXj4t DAY OF FEBRUARY,2000.
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tc\CAANMAYOR JOIN RIt S
ATTESTED:
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CITY CLERK/TREASURER
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On the agenda next was to consider a RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR
PEACEFUL ACRES, LOT 1, IN THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS. 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,
Barker, Spoon, 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 02-6-2000
CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. d- b -2000
A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR PEACEFUL ACRES,LOT 1,
IN 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,Peaceful Acres,Lot 1,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€BMbAY OF FEBRUARY,2000.
MAYO GS �Q
A I ESTED:
CITY CLERK/TREASURER
On the agenda next was to consider a RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR CEDAR
CREEK VILLAGE II, LOTS 4A & 4B, IN THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS. 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, Barker, Spoon, 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 02-7-2000
CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. a- '7 -2000
A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR CEDAR CREEK VILLAGE
II,LOTS 4A&4B,IN 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,Cedar Creek Village II,Lots 4A&4B,are 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 a g DAY OF FEBRUARY,2000.
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MAYOR JMIN GS W
ATTESTED:
CITY CLERK/TREASURER
On the agenda next was to consider a RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
DISPOSE OF CERTAIN FIXED ASSETS. 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, Barker, Spoon, 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 02-8-2000
CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. a-a -2000
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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO DISPOSE OF CERTAIN FIXED ASSETS.
WHEREAS, The City of Van Buren has several items which are beyond repair and
are no longer needed by the City or have been sold; and
WHEREAS, After an inventory of Fixed Assets, it is recommended by our State
Auditors that these items be removed from our Fixed Asset Inventory:
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 authorized to remove same from the Fixed Assed Inventory.
CONTROL
DEPARTMENT AMOUNT DESCRIPTION SERIAL NUMBER NUMBER
STREET 5,674. 1975 Ford Dump Truck DCX12127 ST-1
MAYOR $1,300. P/B Computer L140186645 MO-43
CITY CLERK 2,145. 386 Computer System -0- CC-34
CITY CLERK 249. Samsung Color Monitor HMCG902008 CC-46
CITY INSPECTOR 199. OKIDATA OKIPAGE Printer 612A1087183 CI-56
CITY INSPECTOR 2,750. CPD 333T Computer 367006 CI-34
CITY INSPECTOR 175. IBM Monitor 1235 CI-35
CITY INSPECTOR 1,595. 486 DX Computer 1903 CI-36
CITY INSPECTOR 280. Panasonic Printer DF03541 CI-41
CITY INSPECTOR -0- Epson LQ1170 Printer 4161040797 CI-46
POLICE DEPARTMENT 189. RCA 19" Color TV 840680089 PD-33
POLICE DEPARTMENT 198. SE-100 Electric Typewriter 3281 PD-47
POLICE DEPARTMENT 248. Smith Coronia Typewriter 1119236 PD-83
POLICE DEPARTMENT -0- EPSON LQ200 Printer -0- PD-103A
POLICE DEPARTMENT 419. Swintec 600 Typewriter 0Y301299 PD-114
POLICE DEPARTMENT 211. Citizen's 200 GK Printer AH6260919 PD-129
POLICE DEPARTMENT 421. Nakajima Typewriter 453027810 PD-214
POLICE DEPARTMENT 500. IBM Computer System 88-L7228 PD-306
POLICE DEPARTMENT 135. EPSON 3250 Printer 601E108320 PD-309
POLICE DEPARTMENT 200. 5-HP Lawn Mower 21771K92k PD-220
TOTAL $16,868.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 28TH DAY OF FEBRUARY , 2000
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ATTESTED:
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CITY CLERK-TREASURER
Next on the agenda were to be three condemnations. The Mayor said they were
pulled until a later date.
On the agenda next was to consider a RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE
(1) NEW 2000 POLICE CAR UNDER THE STATE CONTRACT. The Clerk read the Resolution in
its entirety. Alderman Taylor asked if the car was to be a new patrol car. Mayoril
Riggs said it was to be the Chief's car and the Chief's is to be used by CID.
Alderman Swaim seconded by Alderman Taylor moved that the Resolution be adopted. I;
The question was put by Mayor Riggs on the adoption of the motion and the roll
being called, the following voted aye; Alderman Parker, Barker, Spoon, 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 02-9-2000
CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. 0V- q 2000
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1)
NEW 2000 POLICE CAR UNDER THE STATE CONTRACT.
WHEREAS, Under authority of A.C.A., 19-11-201, and following,
and Resolution 2-2-1993, the City of Van Buren,
Arkansas is authorized to purchase certain
equipment including cars, under state procurement
contracts and that such purchases are exempted
from the requirements of competitive bidding.
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
purchasing agreement for one(1)2000, Ford Crown
Victoria Police Special for the price of$19,938.00
under the State Procurement contract subject to the
Resolution 2-2-1993.
PASSED AND APPROVED THI$ 8 DAY OF 2000.
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On the agenda next was to consider an 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. Alderman Parker moved
that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance placed on its second reading. The
motion was seconded by Alderman Swaim. 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 Parker 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. I
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) nay. Four (4) votes being necessary for passage.
THE ORDINANCE WAS GIVEN THE NUMBER 05-2000
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Next on the agenda was a request from The Old Town Merchants Association to11
close certain streets for annual events. Old Timer's Day, May 13 & 14 and Fall
Festival October 14 & 15. Alderman Swaim seconded by Alderman Spoon made a motion
to grant the Old Town Merchants request to close the streets on those days. The
Council members followed with a unanimous vote.
Next on the agenda was a request from The Old Town Cruisers to close certain
streets for the Annual Road Run. The day requested by the OTC was September 9,
2000. Alderman Taylor said he had a problem with this because of a complaint he
had received about the way some of the Old Town Cruisers talked to the citizens.
He said they should treat the citizens with common courtesy. Motion was made by
Alderman Parker and seconded by Alderman Swaim to grant the Old Town Cruisers
request. The Council members followed with a unanimous vote.
Next on the agenda was the Treasurer's Report. Motion was made by Alderman
Parker and seconded by Alderman Swaim to appropriate the sum of $806,414.26 to pay 1,
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expenses and salaries for January 2000, presented by the City Clerk-Treasurer. The
vote on roll call was unanimously carried by the City Council.
G.) - 664.081•04+ City Of Van Buren
6}rack_131,133.37+ the period January 1, 2000 to January 31, 2000
Parks-lett.-2.865•38+ Treasurer's Report
L.lbrw$5- 6,454.58+
K.0.14. 1,879.89+ Year To Date Current Month Year To Date
005 Last Month Amount This Month
806,414.26s+
GENERAL FUND
Receipts
Beginning Balance $494,958.38 $.00 $494,958.38
Retained Clearing Acct. - Ge ($2,352.82) $.00 ($2,352.82)
State General Turnback $.00 $24,450.97 $24,450.97
Property Tax (City General) $.00 $170,027.26 $170,027.26
Sales Tax Proceeds $.00 $194,517.43 $194,517.43
New County Sales Tax Proceed $.00 $84,639.91 $84,639.91
Franchise Tax $.00 $47,394.95 $47,394.95
Privilege Licenses $.00 $46,115.00 $46,115.00
Court Fines $.00 $36,396.63 $36,396.63
Inspection Fees $.00 $6,415.75 $6,415.75
Pet Licenses $.00 $832.00 $832.00
Rezoning Fees $.00 $25.00 $25.00
Civil Small Claims $.00 $128.64 $128.64
Misc. General Fund $.00 $4,418.01 $4,418.01
Interest $.00 $322.80 $322.80
Administrative Justice Fund $.00 $23,327.32 $23,327.32
Garage Sales $.00 $40.00 $40.00
Transfer From Capital Imp. F $.00 $11,383.88 $11,383.88
Juvenile Transport $.00 $330.00 $330.00
County Share/Mun. Ct. Expens $.00 $3,429.20 $3,429.20
Total Receipts $492,605.56 $654,194.75 $1,146,800.31
Disbursements
Salaries - Admin. $.00 $25,607.79 $25,607.79
Other - Admin. $.00 $38,255.04 $38,255.04
New County Sales Tax Transfer $.00 $115,153.18 $115,153.18
Total Administration $.00 $179,016.01 $179,016.01
Salaries - Police $.00 $108,514.92 $108,514.92
Other - Police $.00 $75,284.36 $75,284.36
Juvenile Transport $.00 $2,687.74 $2,687.74
Total Police $.00 $186,487.02 $186,487.02
Salaries - Firemen $.00 $79,514.71 $79,514.71
Other - Firemen $.00 $23,469.54 $23,469.54
FIXED ASSETS - FIRE DEPT. $.00 $42,275.00 $42,275.00
Total Firemen $.00 $145,259.25 $145,259.25
Salaries - Mun. Court $.00 $7,114.95 $7,114.95
Other - Mun. Court $.00 $42,094.18 $42,094.18
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Next Police, Fire, Fire Marshal, Building Inspector's, KOH Auditorium t
Commission and Boys / Girls Club reports were presented for filing. [
The Mayor asked if there were any items from any citizen. Marjorie Armstrong
spoke on the Innermodal project she said the feasible study came back so good and
based on hard data, irrefutable data. It becomes a mandate to see that these _
facilities are built. She said they were only talking about $42,000,000.00
dollars. She also said that they are absolutely convinced that it will attract t
private investment and if it doesn't, then it doesn't need to built. Marjorie said
they are at a very critical point at this time and that they need to find phase II
of the feasibility study which would be the engineering and design. Marjorie said
to be nice to State agencies because they are probably going to be going to several
of them including the State Highway department for innermodal money to fund the
next phase.
Alderman Barker said he had gone to the meeting also and it's hard to grasp 1.
what this is until you get the full impact of it. He said the size and revenue
that could come into this town is amazing and he said he believes that the town
desperately needs this. He said he never heard that the City was going to be out 1
tons of money. He said most of these throughout the country have been invested in
by individuals coming in and putting up millions of dollars worth of investments.
He said they are looking at more than just simple building we' re looking at
millions of dollars coming into our town and being used in construction.
Next was Miscellaneous and General Discussion. Alderman Swaim expressed his
thanks to the Mayor, Police Department, Street Department, Fire Department, and the
City for all the work and help they had done during the time of ice and snowy
weather. He said they had all helped with getting the mommies, daddies and the
children home safe and sound. He said that was real community spirit and that this
was neighbor helping neighbor. Alderman Swaim and Alderman Spoon said thanks to
all the work during the fire at Allen Canning Company. Mayor Riggs said in 1995
the first snow they had since he was in office, he recommended the City purchase a
Snow plow, it set there for four (4) years and was not used. He said this year it t
paid for itself.
There being no further business motion was made by Alderman Swaim seconded by
Alderman Taylor to adjourn. The City Council members followed with a unanimous
vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
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