05 May 2001 Regular MINUTES OF THE VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MAY 21, 2001
The City Council of the City of Van Buren, Arkansas met at 7:00 p.m., Monday, May 21, 2001, 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 Swaim, Parker, Moore, Taylor, Pitchford and Barker. Deputy City Clerk Connie Hyatt
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 Bobby Johnson pastor of the First Assembly of God Church.
Next the Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Next Mayor Riggs asked to adopt the minutes of the Council Meeting on April 16, 2001 and the Special Called
Council Meetings on May 8, 2001 and May 14, 2001 as printed. Alderman Parker seconded by Alderman Moore made
a motion to approve the minutes of the regular Council Meeting on April 16, 2001 and the Special Called Council
Meetings on May 8, 2001 and May 14, 2001 as printed. On roll call the following Council members voted aye:
Alderman Swaim, Parker, Moore, Taylor, Pitchford and Barker. The following voted nay: none.
Next Lany Weir, Chairman of the Historic District Commission along with Ralph Irvin, Willis Campbell, Mary
Blount and Martin Duckworth also the Arkansas Preservation Program wanted to do something special. Larry Weir said
they would like to make a presentation that would mark the debut of a new award that would be presented annually. He
said the purpose of the award was to honor and to celebrate the individuals or groups in the community that have made a
significant contribution to the preservation of Van Buren's history. Larry Weir said they thought it was most fitting for
the recipient of the award, to be the one in whom the award was aptly named. The name of the award was the Dr. Louis
H. Peer Heritage Award, which was given to Dr. Peer. Larry Weir said there was no one who deserved the honor more
than the one who should receive the award first and that was Dr. Peer himself, who had worked several years of his life
to help the city of Van Buren. Dr. Louis Peer said he thanked everyone for the award and he was surprised to receive it.
Dr. Peer said that he enjoyed doing the work he had done.
On the agenda next was to consider a RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID OF CRAWFORD
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR RENA ROAD EAST AND SIGNALIZATION IMPROVEMENTS. 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 Swaim, Parker, Moore, Pitchford and Barker. And the following voted nay; Alderman Taylor.
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 5-1-2001
CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. 5- ( -2001
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID OF CRAWFORD CONSTRUCTION CO.
FOR RENA ROAD EAST AND SIGNALIZATION IMPROVEMENTS.
WHEREAS, The Mayor has advertised for bids for Rena Road East
and Signalization improvements; and
WHEREAS, Bids have been received and reviewed as required by
law; and
WHEREAS, The Council feels that the bid'of $ 169 440.25 from
Crawford Construction 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 $ 169,440.25 from Crawford Construction Co.
is the best bid and is accepted:
THAT, The Mayor is authorized and directed to proceed with
Rena Road East and Signalization improvements and to
pay for same out of the Street Fund to the extent
authorized by Resolution 12-5-2000. The Mayor will
withhold execution of the construction contract until
seurity or payment in the amount necessary to cover
the cost of the private developer's obligation of the
contract is posted.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 21ST DAY OF MAY , 2001
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CITY CLERK-TR:ASURER 4
On the agenda next was to consider a RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF
VAN BUREN TO UTILIZE FEDERAL-AID MONEYS. The Clerk read the Resolution in its entirety. Alderman
Pitchford asked what the City of Van Buren's portion would be. Mayor Riggs said the City's match was up to
$55,000.00 and he said the city already has the money. 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 Swaim, Parker, Moore, Taylor, Pitchford and Barker. 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 5-2-2001
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE WILLINGNESS OF
The City of Van Buren
TO UTILIZE FEDERAL-AID MONEYS
RESOLUTION NO. - Z-Ze0I
WHEREAS The City of Van Buren applied for funding through the Arkansas
Recreational Trails Program to develop or improve Van Buren Riverwalk
and has been notified by the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation
Department that this project has been approved,and
WHEREAS The City of Van Buren is willing to provide matching funding for the
project,and
WHEREAS this project,using federal funding,will be open and available for use by the
general public.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VAN BUREN CITY COUNCIL
THAT:
SECTION I. The City of Van Buren will participate in accordance with its designated
responsibility,including maintenance of this project.
SECTION II. The Mayor of Van Buren is hereby authorized and directed to execute all
appropriate agreements and contracts necessary to expedite the
construction of the above stated project.
SECTION III. The Van Buren City Council pledges its full support and hereby
authorizes the City of Van Buren to cooperate with the Arkansas State
Highway and Transportation Department to initiate action to implement
this project.
THIS RESOLUTION adopted this op.IST day of 'in ,2001.
Signed:
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(seal)
On the agenda next was to consider a RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES CONTRACT WITH WAPDD TO ADMINISTER AHTD GRANTS. 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 Swaim, Parker, Moore, Taylor, Pitchford and Barker. 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 5-3-2001
CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
:RESOLUTION NO. 5-3 -2001
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
CONTRACT WITH WAPDD TO ADMINISTER AHTD GRANTS.
WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren, Arkansas, has applied to the Arkansas
State Highway and TraL porrtation Department (AHTD) and has been awarded a
Recreational Trail Development Project Grant and Arkansas Transportation
Enhancement Program Assistance; and
WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren, Arkansas, recognizes the need for
assistance in administering the AHTD grants in compliance with the Arkansas
State Highway and Transportation Department regulations and State and Federal
Statutes:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby authorizes
the Mayor to enter into an Administrative Services Contract with the Western
Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc., for the purposes of properly
administering the City of Van Buren, Arkansas AHTD grants.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 21ST DAY OF MAY , 2001
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CITY CLERK-TRSURER J
On the agenda next was to consider a RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR PHASE V-STREET OVERLAY PROJECT. The Clerk
read the Resolution in its entirety. 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 Swaim, Parker, Moore, Taylor, Pitchford and Barker. 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 5-4-2001
CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. 5-q -2001
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT
FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR PHASE V-STREET OVERLAY PROJECT.
WHEREAS, Because there will be the necessity of some street re-
construction, widening, and drainage improvements
associated with Phase V of the City's street overlay
project, the City of Van Buren, Arkansas, has
determined that it needs engineering services in con-
nection 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 V of the City's street overlay
project. Payment for such engineering services shall
-not 'exceed $ 58,000.00.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 21ST DAY OF MAY , 2001
ATTESTED:
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CITY CLERK-TREASURER Cie,
On the agenda next was to consider a RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ADVERTISE FOR
BIDS FOR THE OVERLAY OF STREETS WITHIN THE CITY OF VAN BUREN. The Clerk read the
Resolution in its entirety. 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 Swaim, Parker, Moore, Taylor, Pitchford and Barker. 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 5-5-2001
CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. 5- S -2001
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR
THE OVERLAY OF STREETS WITHIN THE CITY OF VAN BUREN.
WHEREAS, The City of Van Buren desires to overlay several streets
within the City, such overlay project to be known as
Phase V; and
WHEREAS, In order to achieve the best price for said street work,
the City desires to include the street work in one
package bid, with the work to be completed and paid in
stages.
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, along with
the Supervisor of the Street Department and the City
Engineer, to draft specifications for the installation of
the overlay for the Phase V Street Project.
SECTION 2: THAT after said specifications are incorporated into a
"Notice To Bidders", the City Clerk is authorized and
directed to advertise for bids for said project. That said
"Notice" will include the information that the project will
be completed in stages and paid in stages.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 21ST DAY OF MAY , 2001
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CITY Ct LIeTREAS RE J 1
Next on the agenda was to consider an ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE
PLACEMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF SIGNS IN THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,ESTABLISHING HEIGHT.
AREA AND OTHER RESTRICTIONS FOR SAID SIGNS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Clerk
read the Ordinance title for the first time. Mayor Riggs said because of the length of the Ordinance he asked for a
motion to suspend the rules and just read the Ordinance title. Motion was made by Alderman Swaim and seconded by
Alderman Parker to suspend the rules and just read the Ordinance title. On the Clerk's calling the roll, the following
vote resulted: Ayes—Alderman Swaim, Parker, Moore, Taylor, Pitchford and Barker. The Mayor declared the motion
carried as there were six(6)ayes and(0)nays. Four(4)votes being necessary for passage. The Ordinance title was read
Alderman Swaim then moved that the rules be further suspended and the Ordinance title be 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 Swaim, Parker, Moore, Taylor, Pitchford and Barker. 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 title for
the second time.
Alderman Swaim made a motion to go to the third and final reading and amend the Ordinance on page number 13,
item number 7,10 and number 3. Alderman Swaim said that the item states that each business would be allowed only
one(1)portable sign. He said he was making a motion for a proposal to allow additional portable signs, licensed by the
city, due at the rate of$10.00 per sign, due and payable by the commercial establishment at the time the Privilege
License are due. He said the penalty for violation would be a minimum of$25.00 per day, per sign and maximum of
$50.00 per day, per sign. The motion was seconded by Alderman Parker. The Clerk read the Ordinance title for the
third and final time.
Alderman Pitchford said that when they asked for the moratorium, he was under the impression that it was for
a public safety issue. Alderman Pitchford said that the Ordinance would regulate the businesses, business. He said he
wanted every one to think about that and how it could snowball in the future years. Alderman Barker said that most
people are happy with the Ordinance as a whole, but he said later on when big businesses look our area and read the
Ordinance, they will move to another city. He said he thinks that so many things will happen over the years and this
could cost the City of Van Buren dearly.
The Mayor then put the question"Shall the Ordinance Pass?" On the Clerks calling the roll the following vote
resulted: Ayes—Alderman Swaim, Parker and Moore. Nays—Alderman Taylor, Pitchford and Barker. Mayor Riggs
said we need the sign ordinance. He said we can look at the rules, abide by the Ordinance and amend later if need be.
He said we are going to grow and it will bean organized growth. Mayor Riggs said businesses will come to Van Buren
because of Van Buren being the City that it is, not because of our sign Ordinance. He said his decision was to vote for
the Ordinance. The Mayor broke the tie. The Mayor declared the Ordinance passed as there were four(4)ayes and three
(3)nays. Four(4)votes being necessary for passage. The Mayor then declared the Ordinance duly passed and signed
same in open Council, duly attested to by the City Clerk.
Motion was then made by Alderman Swaim and seconded by Alderman Parker, that the Emergency Clause be
adopted which on roll call the following vote resulted: Ayes-Alderman Swaim, Parker, Moore. Nays—Alderman
Taylor, Pitchford and Barker. Mayor Riggs voted aye. The Emergency Clause failed due to lack of majority vote. There
is a two-thirds(2/3)vote required to pass an emergency clause. Therefore, the Ordinance, which did pass, will
become effective thirty(30)days from its passage.
THE ORDINANCE WAS GIVEN THE NUMBER 11-2001
201 [writs (b) Protect the public 201 t,iiGAt5 Noncommercial Sign: 201 ur, s
health, safety, and \/g A sign which,is not an on- horizontal plane or arm
welfare; , premise or' off-premise and issue by the
Published in the May 26,. (c) Reduce traffic and numbers di lay the signand which carries no other permanent,structure, horizontal pie
2001 issue of the Press pedestrian hazards; sign can be than d " ssage, stllte'ment, or including but not limited -Vision Sign:
Argus-Courier City of Van (d)Maintain the historical periodically
coonnnthe''sign to , e,tpression related to the to signs with attached A sign constructed to use
Buren - image of the City; display Brent.; commercial interests of wheels and those multiple face panels or
(e)Protect property values messages. 1: I, ' the sign owner, lessee, converted to A or T frame slats that rotate to
structure.
ORDINANCE NO.' 11- by minimizing the Construction Sign: author or other person different messages in a
2001 possible adverse effects A sign which identifies 1 responsible for the sign A Projecting Sign: fixed position.'
and visual blight caused architects, engineers, message. A sign forming an angle V Sign:
AN ORDINANCE by signs; eon• and other Noncommercial signs with a l ►g which A single structure with
ESTABLISHING (f) Promote economic ingt r c•s orfirms include but are not limited extends from the building two outdoor advertising
REGULATIONS development;and rn{thlved with construction to: signs expressing and issupportedby the signs. with their faces
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GOVERNING. THE (g) Ensure the fair and on the premises,the name political views,+:religious building• oriented in different
PLACEMENT AND consistent enforcement of of',, i;the building views or signs•of non- Public Sign: directions placed at an
MAINTENANCE OF sign regulations, ordevelopment, the profit organizations A.sign erected by or on angle.
SIGNS IN THE CITY OF 2.0 Dentitions and intended purpose of the related to their tax behalf of a governmental �yy ;
VAN BUREN, Interpretations building, and /or the exempt purposes. try to Post a legal Any sign, other than a
ESTABLISHING Any words,lettering,parts expected completion date. Obsolete `ign: notice, identify public. protecting sign, which is
HEIGHT, AREA AND of letters, figures, Door Sign: A sign relating to or property, convey public oriented in a parallel
OTHER RESTRICTIONS numerals, phrases, A sign, which is attached identifying a business or information and direct or direction to the wall of
FOR SAID SIGNS AND sentences, emblems, to,.painted on or etched activity which has not regulate pedestrian or any.building r and; is
DECLARING AN devices, structures, onto or into a door.A sign been conducted on the vehicular traffic. painted on or attached to
EMERGENCY. designs, Roof Sign: that wall. The signmay
NOW, THEREFORE, trade names, or in a window,which is part premises for six '
trade marks by which of a door, is a door sign months,or to a transpired A sigh,, which is higher extend above or below
BE IT ORDAINED BY anything is made known for the purposes of this election or event, or to a than roof to which it is that wallprovided that
IfHE CITY COUNCIL such as are used to attached. attached to
section. political party or non- Signs any extension must be
FOR THE CITY OF designate an individual,a ,Freestanding Sign: profit organization that no thelower slope of a roof or parallel to that wall and
VAN BUREN, firm, an association, a A sign, which is not longer exists; in addition, attached to a parapet wall placed not more than
ARKANSAS: corporation, a profession, attached to a building and thestructure for a sign above a flat roof are twenty-four (24) inches
SIGNS AND a business, or a permanently, attached to that is not allowed under considered wall signs. forward or backward from
BILLBOARDS commodity or products, the ground by one or more this ordinance if such Signs on mansard ori the face of that wall. For
Sign - Procedure which are visible from any supports. There are two structure cannot be used consideredaopy roofs
f s are purposes of this section
Overview public street or adjacent (2) types of freestanding for a legal use or does notw �• only, a "wall" shall
In an effort to ensure property and used to signs: comply with the height, Real Estate Sign: include any permanent
compliance with this attract attention. This 1). Low stature size,or other physical A sign advertising the architectural extension of
ordinance, all signs definition includes the freestanding signs(ground requirements of the premises for sale, rent or a wall,including parapets
require permits through structure or the face on or monument signs) - ordinance,or a sign which lease. mansards, and awnings
the City of Van Buren which a sign message is freestanding signs in has missing or broken Side-By-Side Sign: even if such extension
Building Department displayed. For the which the distance from panels, .broken or Two adjacent outdoor projects beyond or above
except where otherwise purposes of this the ground to the highest damaged supports or advertising signs on a the enclosedportions of
stated within this ordinance, this definition point of the sign is five(5) frame, or otherwise single structure with both the building.
ordinance. All signs shall not include "trade feet or less. displays facesoriented in the same Window Sign:
within the Van Buren dress" Le.: architectural 2). High stature inadequate maintenance, direction. My sign, which is
Historic District must features identified with a freestanding signs - dilapidation, obsolescence Sign Area: attached to,painted on,or
comply with the product or business, as a freestanding signs in or abandonment. The sign area is measured etched into a window or
requirements of'the Van sign. Signs, including which the distance from Off-Promise Sign, Off- by finding the area of an which is
Buren Historic various kinds of signs are the ground to the highest Site Sign,or Billboard: imaginary rectangle,circle displayed within twelve
Commission. further defined in the point of the sign is more A permanent sign which or triangle which fully (12)inches of the window
1.0 Purpose. Signs section of this than five(5)feet. directs attention to a encloses the sign message, and is legible from outside
The Mayor and Council of ordinance, Historical or Memorial business, commodity, including background and thewindow. -
the City of VIM Boren are Marker: service orentertainment logos but not including 3.0 Signs Allowed in all
enacting this Ordinance to Awning Sign: A sign or tablet attached not conducted, sold or supports or braces. For zoning Districts without
ensure that A sign which is a part of a to a building, indicating ' offered on the premises multi-faced signs, sign a permit
noncommercial messages fabric or other non- the date of construction where the sign islocated, area shall be computed The following shall be
are authorized with structural awning. and/or the names of the or which business, from the vantagepoint, allowed in all zoning
restriction only as to the Back to Back Sign: building or the principals commodity, service orwhich gives a view of the districts. No sign perinit
size of such signage and A single structure with involved in its entertainment forms largest amount of sign shall be required.
to establish reasonable two parallel and directly construction.Also an onlyminor or incidental area. If two (2) identical I . Anyfederal, state or
regulations for signageopposite outdoor , attached sign on bona fide activity upon the premises signs are back to back, local traffic control or
containing commercial I advertising signs with,, historic buildings. where the sign is and are part of the other public sign.
messages.The Mayor and their faces oriented in. Incidental Sign: displayed. Theseprod uct- samesign structure the 2. Any publicCouncil find that signs opposite directions. An on-premise sign giving oriented signs shall be sign area shall b.e notice or warning required
provide an important Banner: information or direction considered on-premises computed by the by valid and applicable
medium through which A sign made of a for the convenience and signs if they comply measurement of one of the federal state or local law,
individuals may convey a lightweight fabric or necessity of the public withon-premise sign faces. regulation or ordinance.
variety of noncomrihcial similar material, which is such as"entrance","exit", requirements, Portable Sign Height: 3. Works of art
and commercial messages. either mounted "no admittance", signs are excluded from The height of a sign shall which do not identify a
However,left completely permanently or in such a "telephone",parking",etc. this definition. be the vertical distance business, product or
unregulated, signs can way as to allow movement Marquee Sign: On-Promise Sign or On from normal grade to the service.
become a threat to public caused by the atmosphere. A sign used to identify a Site Sign: highest point of the sign. 4. Hand carried non
safety as a traffic hazard Canopy Sion: theater or a sign projecion A sign, which advertises Any berming or filling or commercial signs.
and detriment to property A sign which is painted, over the entrance to a or directs attention to a excavating solely for the 5.Lighting and displays
the affixed, or otherwise theater. business, commodity, or purpose of locating the that are part of customary
o�l , Avelfa#e as' displayed on a permanent - um Sign Area! c.- service conducted, sigh'�computed as.,4 holiday decorations,
an ,-, :. porch or cover other than The'' aggregate ,square offered, or sold on the P of the sign height. provided that they contain
By ; enacting this an awning which may be 'footage of sign area on a premises, or directs Stacked Sign: no commercial message
amendment, the Mayor attached to a building or lot or building. For lots attention to the business or A single structure with and are not located in the
and Council intend to: supported by columns fronting on more than'one ;activity conducted on the two outdoor advertising right-ofway.
(a) Balance the rights of extending to the ground street, the maximum sign premises. signs with one sign placed 6. Any sign not legible
individuals to convey their such as at fuel station area shall be the allowable Portable Sign: directly above the other either from any public
messages through 'signs j islands. sign area for each street Any sign not permanently with their faces oriented in right-Of-way or from any
and the right of the public ' ehouribk foppy Sign: frontage. Maximum attached to the ground or the same direction. lot or parcel other than the
to be protected against the Any,sign Miele letters or allowable sign area may Suspended Sign: parcel on which such
unrestricted proliferation ' ; not be transferred from A sign which is attached signs:are located or from
of signs; one street frontage to to the underside of a
• another,
1
LV g2M INNS signs and which are the number of sigh at an
limited to one 201 intersection e*Feeds two 1 .Name, address and
freestanding sign per (2) a Code enforcement i" tEGALS phone of the sign
an adjacent lot or parcel' street frontage. One wall sign gr marker shall be Officer may remove all •w• owner,sign number of localsign
under common ownership sign per building fagade is made of cast metal, cut directional signs. - maintenance cppnntact, and
with the lot or parcel on allowed if the entire mas'nry,painted wood or a. Signs for development plan. owner of the ..t property
which such sign is building is for sale or o rties for sale shall be 5.0 Prohibited signs
me or other similar upon which the sign is
located. lease. One wall sign per wen proof material. removed within seven(7) The following signs shall situated.
7. Signs placed in or on leaseable unit is allowed if 20. Signs in public parks days of when a contract is be prohibited, and may 2. Description'of the type
windows provided such portions of the buildings of a• noncommercial closed on the property. neither be erected nor of sign and sign materials
signs in combination with are for sale or lease. nature erected bya f• To encourage maintained: including construction ,
other window signs do not 17. Announcements by govemmentagency uch assistance in compliance 1 .Signs with flashing materials and proposed
block the view by public public or non-profit as directional signs, rules with these requirements, effects or rotating lights; lighting, any
safety officials of the organizations of fund the Code Enforcement however, this provision
cashier or teller area from raisingevents, special signs, safety signs or site 3. Drawings showing the
identification signs. Such Officers may notify the shall not' prohibit signs design, location, content,
the exterior of the events or activities of` Board of Realtors or the with an alternating
building interest to the general signs shall not be greater Home Builders electronic display of time and dimensions of the sign
than eight (8) feet in and the design and,
8.Customary identification public,other than political height. Association regarding or temperature or text dimensions of any
signs, such as: building signs.Such signs shall notviolations of these messages:
numbers, addresses, exceed six(6)square feet 21 - Special event signs measures used to support
and civic event signs may provisions. Signs in 2.Obsolete signs. the sign or used to affix
trespassprivate parking signs, no in area for residential uses be allowed for a limited violation of these, 3.Signs which have the sign to a wall,window
dangerous signs
signs.
ithirtytwo(32) square feetn residential districts periodof time as a-means removed.uents may be bbroken supports or with or the ground.
g gnof publicizing special4. All applications ,for
9.U.S., State, Municipal, in area for nonresidential events such as grand 24. Signs visible only vegetation. permits for signs; which
or Corporate Flags districts and gs from the interior of a 4.Any sign which
10. Traffic control signs nonresidential uses in openings, special and exceed 30 feet in height.
onholiday sales, carnivals, structure, such as in a constitutes a hazard to from the • Must be
as "stop",sproperty such residential limited to
Signs parades, and charitable mail, where they are not traffic including, but not ground,,
as dyield", and shall be limited to one per visible from a public limited to, signs located accompanied by
events.Such special eventappropriate plaits bearing
similar signs, thefaceerected
The to three sign may (3)
signs shall be limited to right-of-way or public within the right-of-way or. the business�, 'telephone 8h Y
the following provisions: S.Si ns which block
Department of weeks prior be the event b. Special event 25. Directional Signs for entrances or exits to number, and hof a
Transportation standards and shall removed local churches. buildings.
and which contain no logo within seven(7)days after signs shall be limited to registered pl essional
30 days per event from a. Such signs must not 6.Signs attached or
engineer.or commercial message. the event. exceed six(6) square feet painted on vehicles parked
g time of the erection. q en Fees.
11.Incidental signs which 18. Political signs erected b. Special event in area or eight(8)feet in and visible from the right- No permit shall be issued
do not exceed three (3) inl connection with signs mayinclude height. ofway,unless said vehicle until the appropriate
square feet of area per elections or political
sign. The signs shall not campaigns provided that: balloons,inflated devices, b. Such signs mustnot is used as a vehicle in the application has been filed
obstruct site distances at normal day to day
exceed four (4) feet in a. Such signs are festoons, pennants, and fees have been paid
intersections or othecivise operations(if the business.
hitt prohibited on utility poles banners,and streamers. for each sign insitalfed;
c.All `special event signs create a hazardous 7.A11 signs, including 1.On premise:
12.Yazd sale signs,which and may not obstruct shall be maintained in condition for vehicular.or supports, frames, and (a)1 to 50 square feet
do not exceed six (6) drivers vision clearances good condition. pedestrian traffic embellishments,which are
$25.00 square feet in area per at an intersection.
sign,are limited to one(1) b.Such signs shall not be 22. Commercial signs c. Such signs require located within a public (b)50 to 75 square feet
inside stadiums, sports Property owner right-of-way and/or 35.00
remlot and must be posted earlier than sixty fields,or arenas. permission attached, affixed, or (c)75 to 100 feet
oved one(1)day after (60) days prior to a 23. Directional signs for d.No more than four such painted on any utility 50.00 s9
the event primary,general or special the sale or rent of signs shall be placed. for pole,light standard,utility (d)Above l r t feet
13.Vendin machines, election and are to be anygiven church. box or pedestal,tree,rock,
g residential property: .50 per squaie •,t
automatic tellers, or removed within seven a.The signs shall not be a.Such signs may only or other natural object (a)Banners "
gasoline pumps which (7)days after the election. beer the name and address located within the public
display the name, c. Such signs shall not placed in the right-of-way 15.00 per sign a banner
and shall be maintained in of the church with right-ofway or on public Portable signs
trademark or logo of the exceed ten (10) feet in direction and distance to property, except as
company or brand or height and 40 square feet a good condition. 15.00 for first sign on the
the church. allowed elsewhere in this
b.The signs are unlit and property
prices provided the perside. f.Failure to comply with section. 10.00 annual fee for
display is an integralpart d.Such signs shall not be limited to four(4) square these requirements will 8.Roof signs.
of dee machine or up placed in public rights-of- feet per side for a single cause the removal of the 9. All other signs, which additional signs payable at
user or four(4)square feettime privilege licenses are
thirtytwand does not exceed way per side when shared by signs. are not expressly exempt due
in area o (32) square feet e. Si found to be in 4.0 SignsAllowed in from regulation or Off
per side. violation of this section multiple projects.The sign BSRights-of-Way expressly,allowed by this 2' premise:
14. Construction signs in may be removed by Code message maybe placed on .50 per square foot, plus
residential districts which Enforcement Officers.
each side of the sign.The Without a Permit ordinance.
The following signs shall 6.0 Administration of an annual renewal fee of
do not exceed six (6) 19.Aftached or free signs shall not exceed four $15.00.
P
square feet in area and six standing historic or (4)feet in height and shall be allowed withinpublic Sign Permits 6.3 Approval and
not obstruct vision rights-of-way. • No sign Certain signs shall be Inspection
(6) feet in height and memorial markers erected clearances. permit shall be required. allowed with sign permits.
which are limited to one by a governmental agency c.In order to avoid the I.Public'signs erected by The city shall process all After a review of the
per lot.The sign must be or private, nonprofit placement of a series of Inc city, county, state or sign applicationsapplication by the
removed prior to the histone preservation or signs along several miles federal government. permit within Building Department
issuance of a Certificate of education organization of roadway,no more than 2.Emergency warning five (5) working days of
Occupancy. pursuant to a plan or erected bya the City's( ) actual receipt of shows that the sign meets
15. Real estate signs in program for the erection five (5) signs shall be signs . zoning, electrical, and
allowed per project(or per government agency,utility an application and a sign SBCCI Building Code
do odal ricts which of such signs or markers property when a single company, or a contractor permit fee. Sign permits requirements,i and other
do not exceed six (6) applied on a national, dwellingis for sale: or doing work in a public for signs allowed in
square feet in area and six state,county,or municipalright-of-way. conformance with Section requirements for an
(6) feet in height for wide basis or to properties rent). Signs shall beapplication in this
placed no farther than two 3.Signs identifying a 7 shall be issued by the ordinance, applicant
whicfreesh limited to one local historic district.S cchh (2) road miles from the cognized community, Building Department hi shall receive thea temporary
project or propertyfor subdivision or accordance with the permit to erect or install
per street frontage and one plan or program must which directions are development provided that following procedures.
wall sign per dwelling employ uniform standards such signs were lawfully the approved signs.
unit of eligibility and the sign given.Up to two(2)directional erected pursuant to an 6.1 ..Applications for I. Permanent
nonresidentialo. dl estate signs in oro markert ,_.mon, signs are allowed at encroachment agreement, Permits
districts . commemorate a person, gn tions. However, and are consistent with an Applications for sign. Sign: The applicant shall
which do not exceed building,place or event or inteeach
user is allowed only approved overall sign permits shall be submitted request an inspection after
thirty-two(3 square feet historical, civic, cultural, plan, siteplan or on forms provided by the installation
in area, and do natural historical, one (1) sign per P t The of the sign. If
Pel intersection. Therefore, subdivision plat. Must be Building Departme the sign is found to be in
not exceed eight.0) feet scientific, or architectural each'.of the signs must included in preliminary specified fee compliance, the Buildingb
in height for freestanding significance. Each such -ide different users. If plat• or large-scale following information Departmentcit,
Y- shall accompany. 'the shall issue a
completed application:. .
U
201 g wram anti perpendicular
201 ural
"WI upon square Leet On•fitClt:Street fi to such wallmay extend subject to the following
L.V 8 on which the, pretty y -. up'to a maximum of 2 feet .
fronts.One additional sign shall b allowed to have berthe ten of the wall. requirements: the gra at'the point on
final =p is wed..11 tine street freestanding signs up to 2, sigp than not be 1.a um sign area for t higthe hway nearestnti of h tos the
frontage of the 100q square feet in area within any right-of-way, sign Y
to a "t , , Of the exceeds 300 feet. two and shall be limited to 16 nor within ten(10)feet of square feet. sign•I, ,
bus' signs are placed on a feet in height. the edge of roadway 2.Should the sign have 6.No ,•I •s shall be
2.Portable Signs ' and single street frontage the vement• electrical power it shall attached to, cantilevered
4.New Residential Pa
Banners: The combined area of the two Developments:In addition 3.The sign may not ' meet the requirements of from, or otherwise
time period shill signs shall not exceed 300exceed 40 uare feet in the National Electrical suspended by the roof of
tospecified on the final square feet. Each sign identification I � s nest Code. any building.
Permit An inspection must meet all other identified in 13 above, 4.Only one sign shall be 3.The sign shall not be 7,A billboard may be
shall not be required fix requirements for residential developments allowed'per establishment. within any right-of-way, illuminated,provided such
portable signs and freestanding signs. 7,7 nor within ten(10)feet of illumination is
selling new dwellings may S Signs
banners. 2. The sign shall not be locate 1 free standing sign Suspended signs shall be the edge of roadway concentrated surface ofthe on the
'6.4 Expiration date. within .any right-of-way, at each entrance to the allowed in all commercial pavement so locatedas signtoa of is
A temporary sign permit nor within ten(10)feet of development. A sign and industrial zoning 7.11 Billboards
shallbecome nulland the edge. of .roadway permit must be obtained districts, subject to the Billboards shall be glare or reflection onto
void if the sign for"which pavement for each sign, but the following requirements: allowed in all commercial any portion of an adjacent
issued permit
was been leasttttwenty-five be located
attpermit may be renewed 'h in sign shall snot be and industrial zoning. street or highway,the path
annuallyat no cost. The Y gh y districts,subject to the of.on-coming vehicles,or
completed within twelve from any adjacent lira, sign' hall be removed nor within ten(10)feet of following requirements: any adjacent premises. In
of issuance.months No refunds prothe date perty h is
indential upon expiration of the the edge of roadway located within 600 1.No billboard shall
eet of billboard have flashingshall
or
permit. The maximum pavement.
will be made for a permit zone. allowable sign area is 100 2.The sign shall allow a 9- another billboard abutting intermittent lights, nor
after the permit is issued. 4.Freestanding signs may sqaare feet per sign. The foot clearance to the either side of the same shall the lights be allowed
If later an individual not exceed 36 feet in surface. street or highway. Back- to rotate or oscillate.
maximum sign height is walking 8.A billboard must be
desires to erect a sign at height.However,signs up 16 feet. 3.No sign shall exceed to-back billboard
the same location, a new to 70 feet in height are 5.The sign shall not be eight�(8) square feet in structures and V-type I constructed using no more
application for the sign allowed for restaurants, within any right-of-way, • billboard strictures having than one monopole
must be and hotels, motels, and fuel4.On1 one signshall be only one face visible to support. The structure
nor within ten(10)feet of Y
another fee paid in sales establishments when the edge of roadway allowed per establishment. traffic proceeding from must meet applicable
accordance with the f the property on which the avement 7.8 Wall signs in any given direction on a building code
schedule applicable at sign is located is situated 7AM Signs Come and street orhighway shall be requirements and be
such time. . within 1500 feet of Marquee signs-shall be Industrial Districts considered as one constructed in such a
6.5 Revocation of Interstate 40/ 540. The allowed in all commercial Wall signs shall be billboard. Additionally, fashion that it will
Permits height shall be measured industrial zoning allowed in all cod_mercial side-by-side billboard withstand all wind and
and Sign 'permits shall be from the grade of' the distrlcts,subject to the and industrial zoning structures shall be vibration forces which can
revoked if a sign is found ground on which the sign following requirements: districts,subject to the considered as one reasonably be expected to
to be in violation of this sits except when a street 1.The sign shall maintain following requirements: billboard. Otherwise, occur in' the vicinity.
ordinance. or highway is higher than a vertical clearance over a I ,Wall signs are allowed billboard structures having Design calculations must
7.0 Signs Allowed With the grade of the sign sidewalk of at least 9 feet. up to the full size of the more than one billboard be provided to the
Sign Permits location,.in which case the 2.The sign shall not be wall.However,a wall sign face shall be considered as Building Department as a
The following signs are measurement maybe from within any right-of-way, may not extend more than two billboards and shall part of the application
allowed with a permit: the grade at the point on nor within ten(10)feet of 24 inches beyond the be prohibited in process.
7.1 Awning Signs the centerline of the streetof roadway building, except in the accordance with the 9.A billboard must be
die edgeAwning signs are'allowed or highway which is pavement case of a sign on the lower minimum spacing maintained so as to assure
in all commercial and i nearest from the sign 3.The sign may extend the slope of a roof or a requirement set forth in proper alignment of
industrial zoning districts, location. full length of the marquee awning, where the sign subsection"2"below. structure, continued
subject to the following 7.3 Freestanding Signs in auditoriums may extend the distance 2.No billboard shall be structural soundness, and
on requirements: Residential Districts and assembly halls. The required to make the sign located within 200 feet of continued readability of
1.The sign shall be flat• 1 .Identification Signs for height of the message area vertical• a residential zone. l message.
against the surface of the' Residential Subdivisions, may not exceed 8 feet. 2•T a sign shall not be 3.The sign shall not be 10.A billboard established
awning. which are not PUD's, or 4.The sign may not within any right-of-way, within any right-of-way, within a business,
2.The sign shall maintain Multifamily: Up to 2 exceed 100 square feet in nor within ten (1l()--*bet nor within ten(10)feet of commercial, or industrial
a clearance of tune(9)feet freestanding signs may be area. of the edge of-roti jstnt the edge of roadway area, as defined in the
above a public right-of placed at each entrance to S.Only one marquee sign pavement. , _ pavement. "Highway Advertising Act
way or front yeti. identify the subdivision. shall be allowed per 7.9 Canopy Sighs 4.The surface display area of 1972"(1972 PA 106,as
3.The sign shall not be Each sign shall be limited establishment Canopy signs shall be of any side of a billboard amended) bordering
within any right-of-Way, to 4 feet in height and 32may not exceed 300 interstate highways,
7.6 Noncommercial allowed in all commercial
nor within ten(10)feet of square feet in area. Signs Signs and industrial zoning square feet In the case of freeways or primary
the edge of roadway shall be incorporated into Noncommercial signs are districts, subject to the billboard structures with highways as defined in
pavement a permanent landscape allowed in all districts and following requirements: side-by-side or, stacked said Act shall,in addition
7.2 Freestanding Signs feature such as a wall, may be substituted for any I . The vertical edge of billboards, the combined to complying with this
InNealmaidentlal fence,or masonry column. sign expressly allowed the canopy shall be a surface display•,ares of Ordinance, also comply
Districts 2.Identification Signs for der this , ordinance. •maximum of 42 inches in boli►faces may not exceed with all applicable
Freestanding signs shall PUD's and Multifamily unNoncommercial signs are height. 300 square feet However, provisions of said Act and
be allowed in all Developments: Up to 2 subject to the same permit 2.Signage on the canopy those-signs located along the regulations
commercial and industrial freestanding signs may be yirements, restrictions shall not exceed 100 the interstate hi tvay promulgated thereunder,
zoning districts,sub act to placed at each entrance to on size and type,and other square feet per canopy system and as such may from time to
the following identify the.project. The conditionsand side. In no case shall the toward the in, time be amended,
requirements: ,
total sign area shall not specifications as apply to sign extend beyond the highway may,contain.rip 8.0 } General
1- For each street exceed 32'square feet in to 7 t 'feet o Requirements for
the sign for which they are vertical edge of the Signs
frontage of.atroperty, a area. The sign shall be bein substituted. canopy to which it is ' ..� 3r,6Jf., 8.1 Illumination
building have. a incorporated into a '. 7.6 S attached. . ov-n I r_ , a 1. Signs may be
freestitdistritip;firrto• permanent landscape Projecting" g �Y 3.The sign shall not be br lboard.shall not exceed illuminated from within or
150'Iii ej feat If feature such as a wall, located in all commercial within ,right-of-way, 55 feet,and the bottom of from an•external source,
building' has more than fence, monument, or and industrial zonin nor withifl fen(10)feet of the billboard shall not be but such illumination shall
150 feet but lets than 300 masonry column and may diatricts,subject to the the edge P of roadway less• :than 37, feet be in a.manner which
feet of street frontage,the' not exceed 4 feet in following requirements: pavement. measured from the grade avoids glare'or fePlection
7.10Of theground on which which m an
freestandingsize hen t The..sign may not Portable Signs l -any way
limit may be increased by 3.Charitableorganizations extend,above the top of Portable `: ns shall be the billboard sits, except interferes' with traffic
an additional` one (1) include but are not limited tinct'wtjll to which it.is allowed in'all commercial when the street or safety.
per foot to: ciuri>bes, mosques, a died, except that a and industrial zoning highway is higher than the
o Mage ti to a synagogues,: or other' sign 18 inches or less in I districts, grade of the sign location,
maxitdtun t3lf 300 religious organizations in which case the
{measurement may be from
3
All signs in existence or 201 t � 10.2 Appeals
201 IAs. hereafter placed into - An owner of a sign or the
service are covered by this real property upon which a
Ordinance with .no sign sign is situated may appeal
2. Signs may not being 4grandfathered."All Any person who fails to a decision of the Building
be-illuminated by a string existing signs, except comply with the Department or its
of lights placed around the portable signs and provisions of the designated representative,
sign. banners, which do not Ordinance within 21 days whether such decision is
3. Within 200 feet conform to the provisions after receipt of notice from the denial of a permit or is
of off-site residential of this Ordinance may be the Building Department related to an alleged
zones, only internally eligible for the designation or its designated violation of this ordinance
illuminated signs which `legal nonconforming" representative shall be in the following manner.
allow only the sign and allowed to continue to subject to prosecution_ in Within 21 days,the owner
characters and logos to exist until one of the the local courts and upon of the sign or the real
emit light or signs which following conditions conviction shall be subject property upon which the
are illuminated by means occurs: to a fine of up to$100.00 sign is located shall file an
of a light that shines on the I .The deterioration of the for each day thereafter that appeal of the decision of
face of the sign shall be sign or damage to the sign the violation continues the Building Department
allowed. For the purposes that makes it a hazard; except that any person with the secretary of the
of this subsection, 2.The sign has been who has more than one Van Buren Planning
property on the other side damaged to such extent portable sign and fails to Commission.The decision
of •a public right-of-way that require repair costs pay the annual fee shall be of. the Planning
other than a controlled greater than two-thirds of guilty of a Commission may
access highway shall be the replacement cost of the misdemeariorand shall be thereafter be appealed to
considered adjacent sign; subject to a fine of no less the Van Buren City
property. 3.The sign is relocated or than twenty-five dollars Council and thereafter to
8.2 Design,Construction replaced, except as ($25)per day per sign and the Circuit Court of r
and Maintenance required by street no more than fifty dollars Crawford County, 1'
1.All signs shall comply relocation orother work by ($50) per day per sign Arkansas.
with the provisions of the. a government entity, or if each day the violation 10.3 Severability.
applicable version of the the size of the sign is continues. In the event of If any section, subsection,
Southern Building Code altered toward compliance an adverse decision upon subdivision, paragraph,
and the National Electrical with this Ordinance. appeal,the penalty shall be sentence,clause,or phrase
Code as adopted by the A nonconforming sign assessed for that period in this chapter or any part
City of Van Buren. shall not be replaced by beginning 21 days after thereof is for any reason
2.Signs shall be another nonconforming notice was given by held to be unconstitutional
constructed of permanent sign, except that the Building Department or its or invalid or ineffective by
materials and permanently substitution or interchange designated representative any court of competent
affixed to the ground or of message,poster panels, and shall not be stayed or jurisdiction, such decision
building, except for the painted boards or abated by the filing of the shall not affect the validity.
following signs: dismountable material on appeal. or effectiveness of the
a.Banners and special -nonconforming signs shall In cases of emergency, remaining portions of this
event signs meeting the be allowed, as long as no where a sign constitutes a chapter or any part thereof.
requirements elsewhere in changes are made to the present hazard to public The City Council declares
this Ordinance. structure of the sign., safety as defined in other that it would have passed
b.Signs ' advertising The legal nonconforming ordinances or laws, the each section, subsection,
premises for sale,lease or sign is subject to all Building Department or its subdivision, paragraph,
rent. requirements of this designated representative sentence,clause,or phrase
C.Signs providing Ordinance regarding may cause the immediate thereof irrespective of the
information on safety, maintenance, and removal of a dangerous or fact that any one or more
construction taking place repair. However, no defective sign without subsections, subdivisions,
on thepreniises. r changes in the size or notice. paragraphs, sentences,
d.Window signs. shape of this sign shall be In cases of signs being clauses, or phrases be
a.Yard sale signs,political, allowed except to make placed too close to the declared unconstitutional,
and election signs. the sign comply with the right-of-way or street as invalid,or ineffective.
f.Portable signs. requirements of this provided in this 10.4 Emergency Clause.
3.All signs shall be Ordinance. Ordinance, the Building That this Ordinance is
maintained in good 10.0 General Provisions Department or its necessary to preserve the
condition at all times and 10.1 Violations and designated representative public peace,health,safety
shall be kept free of penalties may cause the immediate and welfare, and because
cracked or peeling paint, If, upon inspection, the removal of the sign of such, an emergency is
missing or damaged sign Building Department or its without notice to the sign declared to exist, and this
panels or supports, and designated representative, owner or the owner of the Ordinance shall be in full
weeds,grass or vegetation finds that a sign has been real property upon which force and effect from the
which obscures the view abandoned, or is the sign it situated. date of its passage and
of the sign message. . structurally, materially, or After removal or approval.
4.Signs shall be located so electrically defeefive,or is demolition of the sign, a PASSED AND
as not to 'impair an otherwise in violation of notice shall be given to the APPROVED this 21st day
individual's ability to this Ordinance, the sign owner and the owner of May,2001.
safety see other vehicles or 1 Building Department or its ofthe real property upon Approved:
pedestrians at designated representative which the sign is situated, mayor John Riggs
intersections, driveways, , shall issue a written order stating the nature of the ATTEST:
crosswalks, or alleys.The to the sign owner and the removal work and the date Connie Hyatt Deputy City
sign may not-prevent theowner of the real property on which it was Clerk
free entrance and exit from j upon which the sign is ,perfgrgetl,,,, demanding
any•window;door gr;,fire situated. The order shall ;payment for all costs j�(J
escape. .-'• -; specify those sections of incurred by the Building vEA l IOEIN
'8.3 Changeable Copy on this Ordinance which the Department.If the amount A (�(�
Signs sign violates, and shall specified in the notice is �U
Changeable copy is state that the owner of the not paid within 21 days of 7E�/�EU.0
(
allowed on signs in all sign has 21 days from the the notice, the amount
commercial and industrial date of the order in which stated shall become a lien l ls\���V�pl A/E�/
zoning &stirictly.and for to correct 'de alleged against the property of the (7; , x
schools and- places of violation or 'ta,file an owner of the sign and the •
worship iydistrict. appeal as set out,in this , owner of the real property
9.0 Nonrn crinin Signs Ordinance. ‘ ' upon which the sign is - -
located.
Alderman Pitchford asked if they would start the collecting for the fee of portable signs the first of the year. The
Mayor said yes thcy would start collecting the first of the year.
Next on the agenda was a recommendation to reappoint Linda Walker to Another five(5)year term on the Van
Buren Housing Authority Board. Alderman Parker seconded by Alderman Swaim made a motion to approve the Van
Buren Housing Authority Board's recommendation. The Council followed with a unanimous vote.
Next on the agenda was the Treasurer's Report. Motion was made by Alderman Taylor and seconded by Alderman
Swaim to appropriate the sum of$802,007.35 to pay expenses and salaries for April 2001, presented by the City Clerk
Treasurer. The Council followed with a unanimous vote.
Next Police, Fire, Fire Marshall, Building Inspector's, KOH and Municipal Court Reports were presented for filing.
Next was any item from any citizen present. There was none.
Next was time for Miscellaneous and General Discussion. There was none.
There being no further business motion was made by Alderman Taylor and seconded by Alderman Pitchford to
adjourn. The City Council members followed with a unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
APPROVED:
MAYOR
ATTESTED:
toALLQ_' CLur .c.gL
CITY CLERK-TREASURER