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04 April 2000 Regular MINUTES OF THE VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD APRIL 17, 2000 The City Council of the City of Van Buren Arkansas met at 7:00 p.m., Monday, April 17, 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 Randy Rowland, Pastor of Heritage United Methodist Church. Next the Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance. Alderman Swaim seconded by Alderman Parker made a motion to approve the March 20, 2000 Council Meeting minutes as printed. Motion was unanimously carried by the City Council. Next was to consider an ORDINANCE VACATING AND ABANDONING A PORTION OF AN ALLEY LYING WITHIN BLOCK 34 OF THE ORIGINAL TOWN OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS. 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 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 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 Barker. 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 Taylor 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 there were six(6) ayes and(0)nays. Four(4)votes being necessary for passage. THE ORDINANCE WAS GIVEN THE NUMBER 08-2000 I11!:i1 AF z..,_ .Pp; N.F. beef S•�12 Aa�� AWV a 4.3 y-=„,r4....2.3%).-1-,...6A �O�pz �O U x I c„ ›. W w':.s•-� s 4.<6"4 Q ..r ovU2..UQZ A.-,X .<az • U L v b1)a]-a o1)o) t i ...•. .k Tw ...0 121)N.a u u.t, . 121)'0. O C O u e •C W W Lr.z y i e .t c y ' c c m u 6-,Q c ,5 g° i e:. ° 8 e e u •o- R a -M y ca,u c CGXOQ e h o1) u Nw ea: w rn m .p m o— O.. , O . vi � w .n 3 T".>�>.3 v��., cn•�� u 3,.. 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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 Moore 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 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 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. 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Alderman Swaim seconded by Alderman Moore made a motion to give the Mayor permission to advertise for bids for a Tractor. The Council followed with a unanimous vote. 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. It was recommended by the Planning Commission. The Clerk read the Ordinance for 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 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 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 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. 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 there were six(6) ayes and(0)nays. Four(4)votes being necessary for passage. 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E. ..,, Nd UQ Ocv QQza.., >Q ...0 0)a... v-,> n '2 E ZF"UE�m'' �c�m r ts, € v3 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, AND AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS. It was recommended by the planning Commission. The Clerk read the Ordinance for the first time in its entirety. 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 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 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 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 Moore 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 there were six(6) ayes and(0)nays. Four(4)votes being necessary for passage. THE ORDINANCE WAS GIVEN THE NUMBER 11-2000 0 0w QE,O W phd • wQN 8 ..6.aWa cf104= Z>, Oil aQ�� O!� QagU.e .4.:,,,, Oww w q �v E 1 e c 460 ...'4w .^ el c, ;;wwwz u >, , a, Z zp, Z z Z •- . y _ Oaraa . ", ,.. __. ;� - 4 ci] E~ZHOOOWZO W o> vd H^ .0 17) O F <r�1} _>. o,..... V t.4' 5 O w¢ Na)-'1:4 Nog , E c .: o . .= . >, r� a. er �,a>‹ •• n °� P: '_4 : = z zzQaaUQQ 'am V, . ' 0Ob °) F 2-' ..0 c.n s a ! a c y aaVo� .-:'. Q z W zrpT' ,v. '¢ wg ,,, IAai E . 3 E , o ZO a �' o .. a� U zac2OQl QOw T, vi.c° 2 rn g a 1:,.) g.. =cti t'l0E g. 3�,.- ,1 S >¢ ,..,O�o E� OZQ a vi K g- ' o, � >, O ; g -g Q A o,�cG 0a. Qv, Q c c o::'e _ ° u ¢�� ' Q a UE -. L 1u o z x2"'Owz .Q1>z H° s. c,;,¢ ax., w aWc v p Uz• w .1 Oznp'U QZ� ,c141 a..... ,.;�E >,� � W.�.� w W�� ' tt1U ALS. � �• ' 3§ Q W x0 "448 xo" o H El E3 13.. ..v ti xo0 3oE■W a ,t, ix zO Qat w a-- .. o 2 o ., c a�0 «max , .iEri ._ ON QQza.zu>Q<zOa¢ 3E'.�aa .�r,raao w 3a aaN 3ae 2' 3'2eztUErapr" , ,, s Next on the agenda was a RESOLUTION CONDEMNING PROPERTY AT 1613 LOVERS LANE. The Clerk read the Ordinance in its entirety. Alderman Swaim made a motion to adopt the Resolution. Mr. Scroggins said his property did not look like it was in a deplorable state. Alderman Barker had looked at it and said it did not look in a deplorable state. Alderman Barker said it does need to be fixed. Alderman Swaim asked how long it would take him to fix the house. Mr. Scroggins said he had had some health problems and he thought thirty(30)more days would take care of it. Alderman Barker said if he could get the exterior done the neighbors would be appeased. Mayor Riggs recommended they give Mr. Scroggins another thirty(30) days. Alderman Swaim said they would table it and bring it back to the next Council meeting. On the agenda next was to consider a RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS ON PROPERTY INSURANCE. 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 seal of the City. THE RESOLUTION WAS GIVEN THE NUMBER 4-1-2000 CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS RESOLUTION NO. 4- ' -2000 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS ON PROPERTY INSURANCE. WHEREAS, The Mayor of Van Buren needs to advertise for bids on Property Insurance, which expires June 25, 2000: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS: SECTION 1: THAT the Mayor is authorized and directed to cause to be drafted a list of needed insurance. SECTION 2: THAT after said list is prepared and incorporated into a Notice To Bidders, the City Clerk is authorized and directed to advertise for bids for said Insurance. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 17TH DAY OF APRIL , 2000 Uva Q ATTESTED: &A-442i 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, 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 4-2-2000 CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS RESOLUTION NO. / _z-2000 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; 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 Asset Inventory. CONTROL DEPARTMENT AMOUNT DESCRIPTION SERIAL NUMBER NUMBER City Attorney $ 211. IBM Selectric Typewriter 7263473 CA-05 City Clerk 1,650. Acer Pentuim Computer 2600239405 CC-40 Fire Dept. -0- Metal Desk FD1-19 Fire Dept. 180. MEtal Desk FD1-20 Fire Dept. 341. Zenith TV 921-16030236 FD2-82 Fire Dept. 632-. (2) Lane Recliners FD1-165 ($301.66 Each) Fire Dept. 610. Motorola Radio M1225 869FYN4513 TD1-228 TOTAL $3,624.00 PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 17TH DAY OF APRIL ,20 00 YLNI. ATTESTED: • 63,14.4,1„, CITY GLUE-TREASURER On the agenda next was to consider a RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID FOR PAVING THE PARKING AREA AT THE FIELD OF DREAMS. The Mayor said he would like to table this item until he could get the specks out and get more information to the Council members. Mayor Riggs said they would have a Special Council Meeting at 7: 00 p.m., April 24, 2000. On the agenda next was to consider a RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REPLAT OF NORTHSIDE COMMERCIAL PLAZA, LOTS 7A AND 8A, IN THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS. It was recommended by the Planning Commission. The Clerk read the Resolution in its entirety. Mayor Riggs asked if there was any discussion. 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 4-3-2000 CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS RESOLUTION NO. 'Z 3 -8000 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REPLAT OF NORTHSIDE COMMERCIAL PLAZA, LOTS 7A and 8A, 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, the replat of Northside Commercial Plaza, Lots 7A and 8A, is approved. SECTION 2: THAT the Mayor is authorized and directed to sign said replat plan and the City clerk is authorized and directed to attest same upon the filing of the assurities mentioned above. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 17TH DAY OF APRIL ,20 00 V kIIVYOR ATTESTED: Y C CLERK-TREASURER On the agenda next was to consider a RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR COOMBES LOT, LOCATED IN THE FIVE MILE PLANNING AREA. It was recommended by the Planning Commission. The Clerk read the Resolution in its entirety. Mayor Riggs asked if there was any discussion. 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 4-4-2000 • CITY OF VAN BUREN,11--Li / ARKANSAS RESOLUTION NO. -{" l R -2000 A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR COOMBES LOT, LOCATED IN THE FIVE MILE PLANNING AREA. 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, Coombes Lot is approved. SECTION 2: THAT the Mayor is authorized and directed to sigh 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 THE 17TH DAY OF APRIL , 2000 MAYOR ATTESTED: C&QA,141-t-- ealM4.2 CITY CLERK-TREASURER On the agenda next was to consider a RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF NORTHINGTON ESTATES, LOCATED IN THE FIVE MILE PLANNING AREA. It was recommended by the Planning Commission. The Clerk read the Resolution in its entirety. Mayor Riggs asked if there was any discussion. 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 4-5-2000 CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS RESOLUTION NO. /S -2000 A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF NORTHINGTON ESTATES, LOCATED IN THE FIVE MILE PLANNING AREA. 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, the final plat of Northington Estates, located in the Five Mile Planning Area, 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 filing of the assurities mentioned above. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 17TH DAY OF APRIL , 2000 MA OR ATTESTED: 41)1 CXR — Cajtr¢) CLERK-TREASURER On the agenda next was to consider a RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR NORTH PLAZA CENTER, LOTS 2A, 2B, AND 3B, IN THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS. It was recommended by the Planning Commission. The Clerk read the Resolution in its entirety. Mayor Riggs asked if there was any discussion. 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 4-6-2000 CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS -/ RESOLUTION NO. -4 -2000 A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR NORTH PLAZA CENTER, LOTS 2A, 2B AND3B, 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, North Plaza Center, Lots 2A, 2B and 3B, 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 17TH DAY OF APRIL ,2000 \\\CMVII V YAYOR<SS/ ATTESTED: CI Y CLERK-TREASURER On the agenda next was to consider a RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN TO UTILIZE FEDERAL-AID MONIES FOR THE RENA ROAD WIDENING. The Clerk read the Resolution in its entirety. Mayor Riggs asked if there was any discussion. Alderman Barker asked how secure this was and would they be able to get all those monies. The Mayor said we have to pass the Resolution to get the funding process started. Alderman Barker then asked after this was it a pretty much a done deal. Alderman Taylor said it had been on the list for a long time. Alderman Swaim said this Resolution is an absolute necessity to get it started. 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, 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 4-7-2000 CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS FEDERAL-AID PROJECT T �RESOLUTION RESOLUTION NO. 4- l] -2000 A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN TO UTILIZE FEDERAL-AID MONIES FOR THE FOLLOWING CITY PROJECT: RENA ROAD WIDENING WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren understands Federal-aid Surface Transportation Program funds are available for certain city street projects at the following federal participating ratios: FEDERAL CITY WORK PHASE SHARE SHARE City Street Construction Preliminary Engineering 0% 100% Right-of-Way 0% 100% Utilities 0% 100% Construction 80% 20% Construction Supervision 80% 20% City projects programmed but not let to contract. All Phases 0% 100% NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS, THAT: SECTION I: The City will participate in accordance with its designated responsibilities in this project. SECTION II: The Mayor or his designee is hereby authorized and directed to execute all appropriate agreements and contracts necessary to expedite the con- atructi on of this city project SECTION III: The City pledges its full support and hereby authorizes the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department to initiate action to imple- ment this project. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS /7 DAY OF 4iO4;-4 ,2000. ATTESTED: a . ITY CLERK-TREASURER On the agenda next was to consider a RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS, TO UTILIZE FEDERAL-AID HIGH PRIORITY PROJECT FUNDS. The Clerk read the Resolution in its entirety. Mayor Riggs asked if there was any discussion. 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 4-8-2000 CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS RESOLUTION NO. - - - 2000 A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN. ARKANSAS (Sponsor) TO UTILIZE FEDERAL-AID HIGH PRIORITY PROJECT FUNDS WHEREAS, the CITY OF VAN BUREN, AR understands Federal-aid High (Sponsor's Governing Authority) Priority Project funds are available at 80%federal participation and 20%local cash match for the following project: NORTH;28 TH STREET • NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, . (Sponsor's Governing Authority) ARKANSAS ,THAT: SECTION I: the CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS will participate in (Sponsor) accordance with its designated responsibility,including maintenance of this project. SECTION II: the MAYOR OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN is hereby (Title of Sponsor's CEO/CAO) authorized and directed to execute all appropriate agreements and contracts necessary to expedite the construction of the above stated improvement. SECTION III: the CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS pledges its full (Sponsor's Governing Authority) support and hereby authorizes the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department and the Federal Highway Administration to initiate action to implement this project. THIS RESOLUTION adopted thisl7TH day of APRIL ,t999: Mporr 1� / nsors EO/CAO) ATTEST: C7 � ¢ On the agenda next was to consider a RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE WILLINGNESS OF TIE CITY OF VAN BUREN TO UTILIZE FEDERAL—AID MONIES FOR THE FOLLOWING CITY PROJECT, SIGNALIZATION OF HIGHWAY 64 AT 7111, 12TH& 15TH STREET. The Clerk read the Resolution in its entirety. Mayor Riggs asked if there was any discussion. 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, 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 4-9-2000 FEDERAL-AID PROJECT RESOLUTION RESOLUTION NO. L-q A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN TO UTILIZE FEDERAL-AID MONIES FOR THE FOLLOWING CITY PROJECT: SiEnalization ofHiEhwav 64 at 71r',11kdo 134k Streets WHEREAS,The City of Van Buren understands Federal-Aid Surface Transportation funds are available for certain city projects at the following Federal participating ratios: • Federal State City Type Work Work Phase Share Match Match Traffic Signals Construction& 80% 10% 10% Engineering Intersection Construction& 80% 10% 10% Improvements Engineering Right-of-Way& 0% 0% 100% Utilities City All Phases 0% 0% 100% projects programmed but not let to contract NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY'S GOVERNING BOARD OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS,THAT: SECTION I: The City will participate in accordance with its designated responsibility in this project. SECTIONII: The City is hereby authorized and directed to execute all appropriate agreements and contracts necessary to expedite the construction of this city project. SECTION III: The City pledges its full support and hereby authorizes the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department to initiate action to construct this City project. THIS RESOLUTION adopted this r day of 4pe.,,2000. m � , MAYOR ATTEST: On the agenda next was to consider a RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN TO UTILIZE FEDERAL-AID MONIES FOR SIGNALIZATION OF HIGHWAY 64 AT HIGHWAY 162. Mayor Riggs said originally the Resolution was written as Highway 64 at Highway 162 and Highway 59. Mayor Riggs and Director of Public Facilities said this was a mistake. Alderman Swaim said he thought the controller was also included on the Highway 59 light. Don Mullens said he had talked to Harold Beaver, with the State Highway Department. He said Harold Beaver had said this was a mistake. The Mayor said they would strike Highway 59 on the Resolution. The Clerk read the Resolution in its entirety. Mayor Riggs asked if there was any discussion. 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, 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 4-10-2000 FEDERAL-AID PROJECT RESOLUTION RESOLUTION NO. 1-/Q c40oO A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN TO UTILIZE FEDERAL-AID MONIES FOR THE FOLLOWING CITY PROJECT: SiRnalization of Hirhway 64 at Hiehwav 162 d ILirkwa 59' o91 WHEREAS,The City of Van Buren understands Federal-Aid Surface Transportation funds are available for certain city projects at the following Federal participating ratios: Federal State City Type Work Work Phase Share Match Match Traffic Signals Construction& 80% 20% 0% Engineering Intersection Construction& 80% 20% 0% Improvements Engineering Right-of-Way& 0% 0% 100% Utilities City All Phases 0% 0% 100% projects programmed but not let to contract NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY'S GOVERNING BOARD OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS,THAT: SECTION I: The City will participate in accordance with its designated responsibility in this project. SECTION II: The City is hereby authorized and directed to execute all appropriate agreements and contracts necessary to expedite the construction of this city project. SECTION III: The City pledges its full support and hereby authorizes the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department to initiate action to construct this City project. THIS RESOLUTION adopted this /9day of 0114:1 ,2000 . MAYOR ATTEST z►MJ Cfl ell-4.7‘0. Next Mayor Riggs asked for permission to re-advertise for Tangle Wood Drainage Project. He said they advertised for the Tangle Wood drainage Project last November with the Madeline project and they couldn't get the right-a-ways at that time. The Mayor said they need to get the easements from the owners of the property. Alderman Swaim seconded Alderman Moore made a motion to re-advertise for bids for the Tangle Wood Drainage Project. The Council members followed with a unanimous vote. Next on the agenda was the Treasurer's Report. Motion was made by Alderman Swaim and seconded by Alderman Parker to appropriate the sum of$663,661.03 to pay expenses and salaries for March 2000, presented by the City Clerk- Treasurer. The vote on roll call was unanimously carried by the City Council. 0•s 544.358.26+ City Of Van Buren 564-.1089842•313+ or the period March 1, 2000 to March 31, 2000 pwks. -2.934.78+ Treasurer's Report 1.11,,eanry.-6.182.38+ 1.343.23+ Year To Date Current Month Year To Date Last Month Amount This Month 005 663.661.031+ 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 $48,882.19 $24,450.97 $73,333.16 Property Tax (City General) $170,027.26 $.00 $170,027.26 Sales Tax Proceeds $409,356.73 $176,670.94 $586,027.67 New County Sales Tax Proceed $186,082.04 $74,960.54 $261,042.58 Franchise Tax $112,504.65 $68,561.42 $181,066.07 Privilege Licenses $75,610.00 $5,147.50 $80,757.50 Court Fines $105,825.69 $103,535.36 $209,361.05 Inspection Fees $14,345.20 $12,438.50 $26,783.70 Pet Licenses $943.00 $106.00 $1,049.00 Rezoning Fees $25.00 $50.00 $75.00 Civil Small Claims $509.72 $333.20 $842.92 Misc. General Fund $7,981.57 $3,760.67 $11,742.24 Interest $561.25 $187.87 $749.12 Administrative Justice Fund $25,832.32 $2,170.00 $28,002.32 Garage Sales $125.00 $455.00 $580.00 Transfer From Capital Imp. F $40,361.60 $17,762.06 $58,123.66 Juvenile Transport $672.00 $1,436.45 $2,108.45 Miscellaneous Revenue-F.D. $.00 $12,493.43 $12,493.43 Donation/Fire Safety House $13,947.12 $.00 $13,947.12 County Share/Mun. Ct. Expens $3,429.20 $.00 $3,429.20 Total Receipts $1,709,627.10 $504,519.91 $2,214,147.01 Disbursements Salaries - Admin. $51,356.83 $25,850.54 $77,207.37 Other - Admin. $67,175.10 $31,234.66 $98,409.76 New County Sales Tax Transfer $191,234.77 $74,960.54 $266,195.31 Fixed Assets General $5,077.64 $834.51 $5,912.15 Total Administration $314,844.34 $132,880.25 $447,724.59 Salaries - Police $216,048.03 $115,110.66 $331,158.69 Other - Police $147,176.44 $68,090.78 $215,267.22 Juvenile Transport $4,907.16 $8,135.46 $13,042.62 FIXED ASSETS - POLICE $80,992.00 $547.00 $81,539.00 Total Police $449,123.63 $191,883.90 $641,007.53 Salaries - Firemen $160,122.99 $85,178.50 $245,301.49 Other - Firemen $59,904.58 $19,884.92 $79,789.50 Fire Safety House $616.04 $7,988.55 $8,604.59 FIXED ASSETS - FIRE DEPT. $44,581.60 $277.18 $44,858.78 Next Police, Fire, Fire Marshal, Building Inspector's, KOH Auditorium Commission and Boys/Girls Club reports were presented for filing. Next was any item from any citizen present. Carey Wall, County Extension Agent spoke in behalf of 4-H groups to the Council about the Ordinance concerning animals in the City. She said her 4-H children raise Sheep, Goats and other animals sometimes in the City. She said they were concerned about breaking the law and she asked the Council to think about the Ordinance and maybe make another one that would allow her 4-H children to raise their animals without breaking the City Ordinance. Alderman Swaim asked how many of her students met the qualifications of one animal per acre. Carey said all her students qualify. Alderman Swaim explained why there were limited animals per acre and why goats were not allowed in the City. Carey asked that the Council think about a new way the Ordinance could be written and told the Council that she appreciated them listening to her. Travis Teague spoke to the Council saying he didn't want goats or animals in his back yard. He said he moved into town for that reason. He said he wanted what was best for the children and if there was to be a new Ordinance, he wanted the Council to think about how changing it would affect everyone concerned. Next was Miscellaneous and General Discussion. There was none. There being no further business motion was made by Alderman Taylor seconded by Alderman Swaim to adjourn. The City Council members followed with a unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m. APPROVED: ATTESTED: MAYOR 4/4.6:12 CITY CLERK