11 November 2005 Regular MINUTES OF THE VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 21, 2005
The City Council of the City of Van Buren, Arkansas met at 7:00 p.m., Monday, November 21, 2005 at City
Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Riggs. On roll call the following Council members answered as
their names were called: Alderman Swaim, Parker, Moore, Spoon, Dodd, and Sagely. City Attorney Candice
Settle and City Clerk Barbie Curtis were also present. This made a total of nine (9)present. A quorum was
declared.
The Invocation was given by Ms. Linda Walker, a member of the Van Buren School Board and Housing
Authority Board.
Next Mayor Riggs led the Pledge of Allegiance.
On the agenda next, Mayor Riggs asked to adopt the minutes of the Council Meeting on October 17,2005.
Alderman Swaim made a motion to approve the minutes. Alderman Spoon seconded the motion. On roll call the
following Council members voted aye: Alderman Swaim, Parker, Moore, Spoon, Dodd and Sagely. The following
voted nay: none.
On the agenda next was to consider A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS,
CONSENTING TO THE TRANSFER AND ASSIGNMENT OF THE CABLE FRANCHISE FROM TCA
CABLE PARTNERS TO COXCOM, INC. The Clerk read the Resolution in its entirety. Mayor Riggs asked if
there was any discussion. There was none. 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, Spoon, Dodd, and Sagely. And the following
voted nay: none.
The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution adopted and signed the Resolution, which was attested by the
City Clerk and impressed with the seal of the City.
THE RESOLUTION WAS GIVEN THE NUMBER 11-1-2005
RESOLUTION NO. L -1—�
Section 6. This Resolution shall have the force of a continuing agreement with
Franchisee and Cox,and the Franchising Authority shall not revoke,amend or otherwise alter
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS,CONSENTING TO THE
TRANSFER AND ASSIGNMENT OF THE CABLE FRANCHISE FROM TaA CABLE Resolution without the consent of Franchisee and Cox. ,r L
PARTNERS TO COXCOM,INC. PASSED,ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 1-nay of I c- ei _p eP,.2005.
WHEREAS,TCA Cable Partners("Franchisee")owns,operates,and'maintains a cable CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS
system(the"System")in the City of Van Buren,Arkansas("Franchising Authority")pursuant to
a cable franchise(the"Franchise")issued by the Franchising Authority,and Franchisee is the
duly authorized holder of the Franchise;
By: ('f �ahN
R,ggs
WHEREAS,pursuant to a series of transactions among Franchisee and affiliated entities Name: QKfr
of Franchisee(the"Transactions"),CoxCom,Inc.("Cox")will acquire.the assets of Franchisee Title: `
used in the operation of the System,including the Franchise;and
WHEREAS,Franchisee and Cox have filed an FCC Form 394 with the Franchising ATTEST:
Authority,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE(CITY OF VAN BUREN, `�QuQ,t�� 11i(,(Jciy
ARKANSAS,AS FOLLOWS: Clerk
ection I. The Franchising Authority,in accordance with the terms of the Franchise, I,the undersigned,being the duly appointed,qualified and acting Clerk ofihe City of Van Buren,
hereby consents to and approves the Transactions and the resulting transfer and assignment of Arkansas, herby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. I 1—hOSis a hue, correct and
the System,including the Franchise and all rights thereunder,from Franchisee to Cox. accurate copy as duly and lawfully passed and adopted by the governing body of the City of Van
Section 2. The Franchising Authority confirms that(a)the Franchise was properly Bruen Arkansas on theme 5 day of /�(0�7 e M bet- 2005.
granted or transferred to Franchisee and is in full force and effect, and (b) Franchisee is ` CAA.Ct i
materially in compliance with the provisions of the Franchise and there exists no fact or Clerk
circumstance known to the Franchising Authority which constitutes or which,with the passage
of time or the giving of notice or both,would constitute a material default or breach under the
Franchise or would allow the Franchising Authority to cancel or terminate the rights thereunder.
Section 3. The Franchising Authority hereby consents to any subsequent transfer of
the Franchise or control related thereto to any entity controlling,controlled by,or under common
control with Cox.
Section 4. The Franchising Authority hereby consents to and approves the
assignment,mortgage,pledge,or other encumbrance,if any,of the Franchise and the System as - •
collateral for a loan.
Section 5. This Resolution shall be deemed effective upon the closing date of the
Transaction(s).
On the agenda next was to consider A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF BEVERLY HILLS
ESTATES II PHASE I, LOTS 17-21 AND LOTS 29-33, WITHIN THE FIVE MILE PLANNING
JURISDICTION OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS. The Clerk read the Resolution in its
entirety. Mayor Riggs asked if there was any discussion. There was none. 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 Swaim, Parker, Moore, Spoon, Dodd, and
Sagely. And the following voted nay:none.
The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution adopted and signed the Resolution, which was attested by the
City Clerk and impressed with the seal of the City.
THE RESOLUTION WAS GIVEN THE NUMBER 11-2-2005
CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. I\- a -2005
A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF BEVERLY HILLS ESTATES
II PHASE I, LOTS 17-21 AND LOTS 29-33, WITHIN THE FIVE MILE
PLANNING JURISDICTION OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1: THAT subject to the assurances provided in the Sub-Division
Regulations being executed to assure that all improvements are put
in and that all requirements of the Planning Commission are met,
Beverly Hills Estates II Phase I, Lots 17-21 and Lots 29-33,within
the five mile planning jurisdiction of the City of Van Buren,
Arkansas, 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 o2� DAY OF NOVEMBER,2005.
MAYOJOHN .4 elu
ATTESTED:
VSCULWL
CITY CLERK/TREASURER
On the agenda next was to consider A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO DISPOSE OF
FIXED ASSETS BY SEALED BID. The Clerk read the Resolution in its entirety. Mayor Riggs asked if there
was any discussion. Alderman Parker said there looked to be a type-o on the L977 Chevy truck. She said instead
of the L she thought it should be a 1977 Chevy truck. City Attorney Candice Settle said she would check but she
was sure the L was a type-o. Alderman Swaim seconded by Alderman Parker moved that the Resolution be
adopted as corrected. 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, Spoon, Dodd and Sagely. And the following
voted nay:none.
The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution adopted and signed the Resolution, which was attested by the
City Clerk and impressed with the seal of the City.
THE RESOLUTION WAS GIVEN THE NUMBER 11-3-2005
CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. 1/-5 -2005
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO DISPOSE OF FIXED ASSETS BY
SEALED BID.
WHEREAS, The City of Van Buren has assets 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
Auditor that these items be removed from our Fixed Asset Inventory.
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1: That the Mayor is hereby authorized to remove the following assets from
the Fixed Asset Inventory and dispose of same by sealed bid:
Department Amount Description Control#
Street Department $41,750 12F Caterpillar Grader ST-8
Serial#13K747
Street Department 2,754 Asphalt Storage Tanks(2) ST-11-12
Street Department 4,766 1972 Ford Tractor ST-13
Serial#C808419
Kubuto Tractor 10,520 Serial#t345-12342/8411021 ST-31
1986 Ford F150 8,789 Serial# 1FTCF15Y2GLA34028 ST-46
1980 Chev.Lift Truck 11,750 Serial#CC M33AZ20187 ST-62
4-6 Ton Gallon Roller 8,750 Serial#TC4-6R 39885 ST-65
760-C Steam Cleaner 2,047 Serial#34-19809-AM ST-83
1977 Chev Truck 4,000 Serial#CCL337S147159 ST-91
1992 Suzuki ATC 1,500 Serial#JSAAJ45A4NN2104846 ST-102
1984 Chev Surburban 2,900 Serial# 1G8EC16L2EF167396 ST-158
Building Department 19,276 1996 Green Ford Crown Victoria CI-73
Serial#2FALP7367TX106183
Building Department 12,144 1993 Blue Ford Crown Victoria CI-72
Serial#2FACP71W1PX169630
Building Department 19,100 1997 White Ford Crown Victoria CI-70
Serial#2FALP71WXVX161393
Building Department 18,435 1996 White Ford Crown Victoria CI-71
Serial#2FALP71W5TX137662
The minimum bid accepted on the 12F Caterpillar Grader shall be$4,500.00.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS or I' DAY OF NOVEMBER,2005.
MAYO-JOHN BIPG
S
ATTESTED:
eAdUlt-U.4-)
CITY CLERK/TREASURER
On the agenda next was to consider A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID OF SNYDER
ENVIRONMENTAL FOR ASBESTOS ABATEMENT AT THE VAN BUREN LIBRARY. The Clerk read
the Resolution in its entirety. Mayor Riggs asked if there was any discussion. There was none. Alderman Parker
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, Spoon,
Dodd and Sagely. And the following voted nay: none.
The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution adopted and signed the Resolution, which was attested by the
City Clerk and impressed with the seal of the City.
THE RESOLUTION WAS GIVEN THE NUMBER 11-4-2005
CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. I l' -2005
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID OF SNYDER ENVIRONMENTAL FOR
ASBESTOS ABATEMENT AT THE VAN BUREN LIBRARY.
WHEREAS, The Mayor has advertised for bids for Asbestos Abatement at the Van
Buren Public Library;and
WHEREAS, Bids have been received and opened as advertised;and
WHEREAS, The Council feels that the bid of Snyder Environmental is the best bid;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1: The Bid of$14,455.00 by Snyder Environmental is accepted.
SECTION 2: The Mayor is authorized and directed to pay for all expenses relating to
the Project.
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PASSED AND APPROVED THIS CAI DAY OF NOVEMBER,2005.
MAYOR OHN S
ATTESTED:
CITY CLERK/TREASURER
On the agenda next was to consider A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID OF KEATHLEY-
PATTERSON ELECTRIC FOR LIGHTING AT THE FIELD OF DREAMS. The Clerk read the Resolution
in its entirety. Mayor Riggs asked if there was any discussion. Alderman Swaim asked if there was a women's
field at the Field of Dreams. Director of the Field of Dreams, Alan Swaim said women don't play at the field, but
the scoreboard was purchased by the GFW Women's League. Mr. Alan Swaim said our youth play on the
Women's League Field. Mayor Riggs thanked Richard and Helen Hodo for the donation for the lighting.
Alderman Swaim seconded by Alderman Dodd 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, Spoon, Dodd and Sagely. And the following voted nay: none.
The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution adopted and signed the Resolution, which was attested by the
City Clerk and impressed with the seal of the City.
THE RESOLUTION WAS GIVEN THE NUMBER 11-5-2005
CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. //-5 -2005
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID OF KEATHLEY-PATTERSON ELECTRIC
FOR LIGHTING AT THE FIELD OF DREAMS.
WHEREAS, The Mayor has advertised for bids for Lighting on the Women's League
Field at the Field of Dreams;and
WHEREAS, Bids have been received and opened as advertised;and
WHEREAS, The Council feels that the bid of Keathley-Patterson Electric is the best
bid;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1: The Bid of$112,116.89 by Keathley-Patterson Electric is accepted.
SECTION 2: The Mayor is authorized and directed to pay for all expenses relating to
the Project out of the General Fund.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS oci DAY OF NOVEMBER,2005.
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MAY R JOHN ' t4..
ATTESTED:
&Id(-A-t tdULTe..2
CITY CLERK/TREASURER
On the agenda next was to consider A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS FOR PROPERTY OFFERED
BY SEALED BID. The Clerk read the Resolution in its entirety. Mayor Riggs asked if there was any discussion.
There was none. 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, Spoon, Dodd and Sagely. And the following voted nay:none.
The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution adopted and signed the Resolution, which was attested by the
City Clerk and impressed with the seal of the City.
THE RESOLUTION WAS GIVEN THE NUMBER 11-6-2005
CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. ' �" (t) -2005
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS FOR PROPERTY OFFERED BY SEALED BID.
WHEREAS, The Mayor has advertised for bids for the sale of property previously used
by the Fire Department that was removed from fixed assets upon the
recommendation of the Auditors.
WHEREAS, Bids have been received and opened as advertised;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1: THAT the following bids are hereby accepted by the Council:
1990 Chevy Caprice Scott Air Packs(4)
VIN# IG1BL5476LR120432 Serial#9001401
$500.00 bid by Mike Hicks $40.00 bid by Jerry Gentry
1990 Chevy Lumina Scott Air Packs(6)
VIN#2G1WL54T5L9181246 FD1-161
$415.00 bid by Glen Brasuell $60.00 bid by Jerry Gentry
1998 Yacht Club Trailer Scott Air Packs(6)
V1N#4H100131170W221771 FD1-241-246
$150.00 bid by Gary Deal $60.00 bid by Jerry Gentry
Rescue Trailer-Red ISI Aluminum Cylinders
VIN#38-871 Serial#02A03700
$350.00 bid by Mike Hicks $40.00 bid by Jerry Gentry
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS a ISF DAY OF NOVEMBER,2005.
MAYOR HN RIG
ATTESTED:
LUI;k411
CITY CLERK/TREASURER
On the agenda next was to consider A RESOLUTION APPROVING A ONE HUNDRED DOLLAR
(100.00)CHRISTMAS BONUS TO ALL FULL-TIME, NON-ELECTED CITY EMPLOYEES WHO
HAVE ONE(1)YEAR OF SERVICE. The Clerk read the Resolution in its entirety. Mayor Riggs asked if there
was any discussion. There was none. 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 Swaim, Parker, Moore, Spoon, Dodd and Sagely. And the following voted nay:
none.
The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution adopted and signed the Resolution, which was attested by the
City Clerk and impressed with the seal of the City.
THE RESOLUTION WAS GIVEN THE NUMBER 11-7-2005
CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. t\-1 -2005
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A ONE HUNDRED DOLLAR ($100.00) CHRISTMAS
BONUS TO ALL FULL-TIME,NON-ELECTED CITY EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE ONE
(1)YEAR OF SERVICE.
WHEREAS, The City of Van Buren, Arkansas, has paid a Christmas Bonus to its
salaried employees in the past;and
WHEREAS, The City of Van Buren,Arkansas,wishes to continue this practice.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1: That all full-time, non-elected city employees who have one (1) full year
of service, shall be paid a one hundred dollar ($100.00) bonus for
Christmas.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF NOVEMBER,2005.
MAYO OHN 'i S
ATTESTED:
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CITY CLERK/TREASURER
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. The Clerk read the
Ordinance in its entirety. Alderman Swaim moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance 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, Spoon, Dodd and Sagely. Mayor Riggs declared the motion
carried as there were six(6) ayes and(0)nays. Four(4)votes being necessary for passage. The Ordinance was
read the second time.
Alderman Swaim moved that the rules be further suspended and the Ordinance placed on the third and final
reading. The motion was seconded by Alderman Parker. On the Clerk's calling the roll, the following vote
resulted: Ayes—Alderman Swaim, Parker, Moore, Spoon, Dodd and Sagely. Mayor Riggs 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. Then Mayor asked if there was any discussion. There was none.
Alderman Swaim seconded by Alderman Parker moved that the Ordinance be adopted. The question was put
by the Mayor on the adoption of the motion and the roll being called, the following voted aye: Alderman Swaim,
Parker, Moore, Spoon, Dodd and Sagely. The Mayor declared the motion carried as there were six(6)ayes and(0)
nays. Four(4)votes being necessary for passage. The Mayor thereupon declared the Ordinance duly passed and
signed same in open Council, duly attested by the City Clerk.
THE ORDINANCE WAS GIVEN THE NUMBER 25-2005
201 IE`IALS
CITYOFA BUREN
AS
ORDINANCE NO.25-2005
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 ZON-
ING MAP OF THE CITY OF
VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS.
WHEREAS, Lillie Aguilar
and Jenny Guinn have sub-
mitted a Petition to rezone
the following property lo-
cated at 711 Jefferson
Street,from C-1 to R-2:
Lot 4, North Easterly T of
Lot 3, Block 29, original
town of Van Buren,Arkan-
sas.
WHEREAS, Notice of Pub-
lic Hearing has been pub-
lished as required by law;
and
WHEREAS, The Public
Hearing has been held as
required by law;and
WHEREAS, The Planning
Commission recommend-
ed said zone change.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
ORDAINED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VAN BUREN.ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1: THAT the
above-described property
is hereby rezoned from C-
1 to R-2 and the Van Buren
Zoning Map is amended to
reflect this rezoning.
PASSED AND APPROVED
THIS 21ST DAY OF NO-
VEMBER,2005
MAYOR JOHN RIGGS
ATTESTED:
BARBIE CURTIS
CITY
Published in the Novem-
ber 26,2005 issue of the
PressA -Courier.
On the agenda next was to consider AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 7-1963 AND NO.
25-1997 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADDING INDOOR FIRING RANGE AS A CONDITIONAL USE AND
SETTING RESTRICTIONS THEREON: DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES. The Clerk read the Ordinance in its entirety. Alderman Swaim moved that the rules be suspended
and the Ordinance be 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 Swaim, Parker, Moore, Spoon, Dodd and
Sagely. Mayor Riggs declared the motion carried as there were six(6)ayes and(0)nays. Four(4)votes being
necessary for passage. The Ordinance was read the second time.
Alderman Swaim moved that the rules be further suspended and the Ordinance placed on the third and final
reading. The motion was seconded by Alderman Dodd. On the Clerk's calling the roll, the following vote
resulted: Ayes—Alderman Swaim, Parker, Moore, Spoon, Dodd and Sagely. Mayor Riggs 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. Then Mayor asked if there was any discussion. Alderman Spoon asked
what the penalty would be if they don't follow the guidelines. City Attorney, Candice Settle said there were
several things they could do, such as issuing a citation, which would require them to appear in Court. The City
Attorney said along with the citation they could file an injunction to require them by Court order to comply with
the City Ordinance. She said they could also withdraw the Conditional Use Permit.
Alderman Swaim seconded by Alderman Parker moved that the Ordinance be adopted. The question was put
by the Mayor on the adoption of the motion and the roll being called, the following voted aye: Alderman Swaim,
Parker, Moore, Spoon, Dodd and Sagely. The Mayor declared the motion carried as there were six(6)ayes and(0)
nays. Four(4)votes being necessary for passage.
Motion was made by Alderman Spoon and seconded by Alderman Swaim, that the emergency clause be
adopted. On the Clerk's calling the roll the following vote resulted: Ayes: Alderman Swaim, Parker, Moore,
Dodd and Spoon. The Mayor declared the motion carried as there were six(6)ayes and(0)nays. Four(4)votes
being necessary for passage. The Mayor then declared the Ordinance duly passed and signed same in open
Council, duly attested by the City Clerk.
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Next on the agenda was a recommendation by the Western Arkansas Regional Solid Waste Management Board
to reappoint Dorvan Wiley to another two(2)year term. Alderman Swaim seconded by Alderman Dodd made a
motion to accept the Boards recommendation. The Council followed with a unanimous vote.
Next on the agenda was the Financial Statement. Motion was made by Alderman Swaim and seconded by
Alderman Spoon to appropriate the sum of $ 1,122,545.26 to pay expenses and salaries for October 2005,
presented by the City Clerk Treasurer. The Council followed with a unanimous vote.
11-16-2005 09:16 AN C I T Y OF VAN BUREN
PAGE: 1
TRIAL BALANCE
AS OF: OCTOBER 31ST, 2005
10 -General Fund
••* MONTH TO DATE ••• * * YEAR TO DATE
ACCT* ACCOUNT NAME DEBITS CREDITS DEBITS CREDITS
ASSETS
1000 Petty Cash 0.00 200.00
1020 Cash in Bank 26,327.44 214,956.47
1020.10 Cash in Bank - Sales Tax City 0.00 0.00 0 •
1020.17 New Police Dept 0.00 35,000.00
1020.18 Cash in Bank - PD Co Tax 1,345.84 21,724.57
1 , 024 , 282 • 984
1020.19 Cash in Bank - FD Co Tax 19,906.03 46,762.44
1020.20 Cash In Bank-Erosion Control 550.00 3,450.00 1 + 5 2 0 3 5 +
1020.27 Cash in Bank - Levee 600.00 3,394.17 8 8 , 2 3 7 • 3 4 4
1020.31 Cash in Bank - Parks & Rec 103,327.37 113,896.53 1 6 • 1 2+
1020.51 Cash in Bank - Cemetery 14.49 7,440.73 7 , 2 2 1 • 9 4+
1020.91 Cash in Bank - Cap Imp 105,494.66 365,978.02 1 , 2 6 6 • 5 3+
1040 Investments 0.00 0.00
1040.10 Investments - Sales Tax City 0.00 0.00 006
1040.18 Investments - PD Co Tax 0.00 0.00 1 , 122 , 545 2 6
1040.19 Investments - FD Co Tax 0.00 0.00
1040.27 Investments - Levee 0.00 0.00
1040.31 Investments - Parks & Rec 0.00 0.00
1040.51 Investments - Cemetery 3.52 48,566.66 -.-*
1040.91 Investments - Cap Imp 1,791.92 767,758.97
1040.92 Capital Improvement CD 0.00 0.00
1050 Fixed Assets 0.00 0.00
1051 Accumulated Depreciation 0.00 0.00
1504 Due from Payroll 0.00 0.00
1505 Due From Other Funds 0.00 0.00
1520 Due from Street Fund 0.00 0.00
1540 Due From Library Fund 0.00 0.00
LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE
2000 Accounts Payable 0.00 0.00
2010 Municipal Health Ins. Payable 0.00 0.00
2030 Colonial Life Payable 0.00 0.00
2035 Credit Union-First Resource 3,661.00 3,661.00
2040 LOPFI Payable 0.00 0.00
2050 National Foundation Life Ins. 0.00 35.28
2080 Conseco Payable 0.00 0.00
2090 New York Life Ins. Payable 0.00 0.00
2100 Life Ins. of Georgia Payable 0.00 0.00
2130 Garnishments Payable 845.16 845.16
2135 R. Allen Trust •502355610 0.00 0.00
2140 United Nay Payable 0.00 0.00
2150 Parks &Rec. F.O.D. 5.00 225.00
2160 Pre-Paid Legal Services 0.00 0.00
2170 F.O.P. 0.00 0.00
2175 Van Buren Fire Fighters Union 530.96 530.96
2176 Van Buren Firemen Contribution 0.00 0.00
2177 Police Officers Union 330.00 330.00
Next Police, Fire, Building Inspector, District Court and Engineer Reports were presented for filing.
Next was time for miscellaneous and general discussion. There was a request by Robert Johnson for a six(6)
month extension on condemned property located at 205 South 14'h. Alderman Swaim asked Mr. Johnson if as of
May 31, 2006 the structure would be gone and the lot would be cleaned up. Mr. Johnson agreed. Alderman
Swaim made a motion to allow Mr. Johnson the six(6)month extension. City Attorney, Candice Settle said she
would have a Resolution ready for the December Council Meeting.
Mayor Riggs asked if there was any further business. Alderman Parker said thank you to the Street Department.
For doing such a great job with the Christmas lights. She said they looked wonderful.
Alderman Spoon said again that they all wanted to thank Mr. Hodo and his wife Helen for their generous
donation to the Field of Dreams. Alan Swaim said that he wanted to point out the cost of the lighting project was
$12,116.89 over the original $100,000.00 donated by the Hodo's and when Richard found this out, he&Helen
called me and said they would also donate the additional $12,116.89. Everyone applauded.
Alderman Parker seconded by Alderman Swaim made a motion to adjourn. The Council followed with a
unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
APPROVED:
ATTESTED:
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MAYO
CITY CLERK-TREASURER