05 May 2004 Regular MINUTES OF THE VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MAY 17, 2004
The City Council of the City of Van Buren, Arkansas met at 7:00 p.m., Monday, May 17, 2004 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, Dodd, Spoon and Barker. City Attorney Candice
Settle-Beshears 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 C.E. Dougan, Chairman of the Water& Sewer Commission.
Next the Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance.
On the agenda next, Mayor Riggs asked to adopt the minutes of the Council Meeting on April 19, 2004.
Alderman Swaim made a motion to approve the minutes. Alderman Parker seconded the motion. On roll call the
following Council members voted aye: Alderman Swaim, Parker, Moore, Dodd, Spoon and Barker. The following
voted nay: none.
Next on the agenda was a Public Hearing to consider AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND ABANDONING
A PORTION OF WEST AVENUE IN 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 Dodd. On the Clerk's calling the roll, the following vote
resulted: Ayes - Alderman Swaim, Parker, Moore, Dodd, Spoon 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 was
read the second time.
Alderman Swaim moved that the rules be further suspended and the Ordinance placed on the third and fmal
reading. The motion was seconded by Alderman Moore. On the Clerk's calling the roll, the following vote
resulted: Ayes - Alderman Swaim, Parker, Moore, Dodd, Spoon and Barker. The Mayor said that before we take
a vote, "I want to open up to the public for hearing." Is there anyone to speak on this Ordinance? There was none.
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 fmal time. The Mayor declared the Ordinance open for
discussion. There was none.
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. On the Clerk's calling the roll, the following vote resulted:
Ayes - Alderman Swaim, Parker, Moore, Dodd. Spoon and Barker. The mayor declared the motion carried as
there were six (6) ayes and (0) nays. Four(4)votes being necessary for passage.
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On the agenda next was to consider A RESOLUTION APPROVING REPLAT OF PARK RIDGE AT LEE
CREEK, LOTS 155 THROUGH 185, IN THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS. The Clerk read the
Resolution in its entirety. The Mayor 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, Dodd,
Spoon 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 5-1-2004
CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. 5- I -2004
A RESOLUTION APPROVING REPLAT OF PARK RIDGE AT LEE CREEK,
LOTS 155 THROUGH 185,IN 1'HE CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS.
BE IT RESOLVED BY 1'HE 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,Replat of Park Ridge at Lee Creek,Lots 155 through 185, in the
City of Van Buren,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 1I " tiSAY OF MAY,2004.
MAYOR RN RIGG
ATTESTED:
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CITY CLERK/TREASURER
On the agenda next was to consider A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF DUNN TRACTS
1,2,3 & 4 IN THE FIVE MILE PLAi1iNING JURISDICTION OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS. The Clerk read the Resolution in its entirety. The Mayor 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, Dodd, Spoon 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 5-2-2004
CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. 5 -a---2004
A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF DUNN TRACTS 1, 2, 3 & 4 IN
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,
Dunn Tracts 1, 2, 3 &4 in the five mile planning jurisdiction of the
City of Van Buren, Arkansas, are approved.
SECTION 2: THAT the Mayor is authorized and directed to sign said plat plan
and the City Clerk is authorized and directed to attest same upon
the filing of the assurities mentioned above.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS ii DAY OF MAY,2004.
MAYOR 4.1 'i
'ESTED:
CITY CLERK/TREASURER
On the agenda next was to consider A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 4-5-2004 TO
AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO DISPOSE OF FIXED ASSETS BY AUCTION RATHER THAN
SEALED BID. The Clerk read the Resolution in its entirety. The Mayor asked if there was any discussion.
There was none. 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, Dodd, Spoon 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 5-3-2004
CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. 5-3 -2004
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 4-5-2004 TO AUTHORIZE THE
MAYOR TO DISPOSE OF FIXED ASSETS BY AUCTION RATHER THAN SEALED
BID.
WHEREAS, The City Council previously approved removing several items from the
Fixed Asset Inventory and disposing of the items by sealed bid pursuant to
Resolution No. 4-5-2004;and
WHEREAS, The Police Department is planning to auction the items rather than
disposing of them by sealed bid.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY TIE CITY COUNCIL OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1: That Resolution No. 4-5-2004 is hereby amended to allow the following
fixed assets to be disposed of at auction:
Department Amount Description Control#
Police $3,888.78 D-Best Computer Server Unit PD-390
Police $1,658.00 Digital Concepts Computer PD-408
Police $1,002.38 D-Best Computer System PD-403
Police $4,869.00 Data Race Modem Adapter PD-180
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS_I'l DAY OF MAY,2004.
MAYO JOHN RI
ATTESTED:
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CITY CLERK/TREASURER
On the agenda next was to consider A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZLNG THE MAYOR TO TRANSFER
CERTAIN PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF VAN BUREN. The Clerk read the Resolution in its
entirety. The Mayor 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, Dodd, Spoon 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 5-4-2004
CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. S'1- -2004
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO TRANSFER CERTAIN
PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF VAN BUREN.
AREAS, That Mildred Thompson, Bobbie Lee Turner and Verna Jean
Turner own certain property with improvements in the City of Van
Buren;and
WHEREAS, That the owners are in the process of selling the property and
discovered that the residence on the property overlaps the property
line and onto property owned by the City of Van Buren;and
WHEREAS, That the City Council believes it to be in the best interest and
public welfare of the citizens and residents of Van Buren to
transfer and clear title to the portion of real property described
below,along with the improvements thereon;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1: THAT the City Council hereby authorizes the soyo Bobbie transfer
to Mddred Tho
title to the following propertyThompson,
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Turner and Verna Jean Turner:
PART OF LOTS 1&2,BLOCK 23,ORIGINAL CITY OF VAN
BUREN, CRAWFORD COUNTY,ARKANSAS,BEING MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT A SET ' " REBAR MARKING THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 1; THENCE
S45°28'56"E, ALONG THE WEST LINE THEREOF, 69.30
FEET TO A SET' "REBAR FOR A POINT OF BEGINNING;
THENCE N44°31'04"E 53.00 FEET TO A SET Y2" REBAR;
THENCE S45°28'56"E 3.00 FEET; THENCE S44°31'04"W
53.00 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID BLOCK 23;
THENCE N45°28'56"W, ALONG SAID WEST LINE, 3.00
FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING,CONTAINING 159.00
SQUARE FEET.
SECTION 2: That the Mayor is authorized to execute whatever documents
necessary to effectuate the sale and transfer of said real property
and the improvements situated thereon.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS I• DAY OF MAY,2004.
MAYORiL RIGGS
ATTESTED.
CITY R
On the agenda next was to consider A RESOLUTION CORRECTING RESOULTION NO. 4-6-2004. The
Clerk read the Resolution in its entirety. The Mayor 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, Dodd, Spoon 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 NLrNIBER 5-5-2004
CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. S -2004
A RESOLUTION CORRECTING RESOLUTION NO.4-6-2004.
WHEREAS, The Mayor advertised for bids for the Northview Drainage Improvements
Project and the bid of Wilson Brothers Construction Company, Inc., was
accepted by the Council;and
WHEREAS, The original contract price of$39,302.00 was previously approved by the
Council; and
WHEREAS, The final contract price for the construction was determined to be
$43,486.00,leaving a balance of$4,184.00;and
WHEREAS, This matter incorrectly came before the Council previously as an increase
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in the contract price for Northridge Drainage Improvements rather than
Northview Drainage Improvements and was approved pursuant to
Resolution No.4-6-2004.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1: That Resolution No. 4-6-2004 is hereby amended and corrected to
approve and accept the increase of$4,184.00 to the Contract with Wilson
Brothers Construction Company, Inc., for the Northview Drainage
Improvements Project.4--(DAY
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 19 t.DAY OF MAY,2004.
MAYOR OHN
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CITY CLERK/TREASURER
On the agenda next was to consider A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO DISPOSE OF
FIXED ASSETS BY AUCTION. The Clerk read the Resolution in its entirety. The Mayor 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, Dodd, Spoon 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 5-6-2004
CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS -
RESOLUTION NO.5-12 -2004
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING 1'HE MAYOR TO DISPOSE OF FIXED ASSETS BY
AUCTION.
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
Auditor that these items be removed from our Fixed Asset Inventory.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY 1'HE CITY COUNCIL OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1: That the Mayor is hereby authorized to dispose of the following assets by -
auction and is authorized to remove same from the Fixed Asset Inventory:
Department Amount Descriptio Control#
Police $220.43 Hewlitt Packard 600C Printer PD-299
Police $850.00 Datapoint Computer System PD-126
Serial#1350160
Municipal Court $38,400.00 Computer Network System MC-29
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS I I AY OF MAY,2004.
MAYORIN li I/
GS
ATTESTED:
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CITY CLERK/TREASURER
On the agenda next was to consider A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF THREE (3)
POLICE VEHICLES UNDER THE STATE CONTRACT. The Clerk read the Resolution in its entirety. The
Mayor 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, Dodd, Spoon 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 5-7-2004
CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO.5— r1 -2004
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF THREE (3) POLICE
VEHICLES UNDER I'HE STATE CONTRACT.
WHEREAS, Under authority of A.C.A. 19-11-201, and following, and Resolution 2-2-
1993, the City of Van Buren, Arkansas is authorized to purchase certain
equipment including cars, under state procurement contracts and that such
purchases are exempted from the requirements of competitive bidding;
NOW, 'THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY I'HE CITY COUNCIL OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1: The Mayor is authorized to enter into a purchasing agreement for one(1)
2004 Ford Expedition Police Service Vehicle and two (2) 2004 Ford
Crown'Victoria Police Cars for the price of_$72,330.00
under the state procurement contract subject to Resolution 2-2-1993. The
vehicles will be purchased from federal drug forfeiture money.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 1 L DAY OF MAY,2004.
MAY JOHN RI
ATTESTED:
CLERK/TREASURER
On the agenda next was to consider A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO PURCHASE
CERTAIN PROPERTY. The Clerk read the Resolution in its entirety. The Mayor asked if there was any
discussion. Alderman Spoon asked how much land there was to purchase. Chief Bell said there was 3.23 acres.
The Mayor said with what the City already owned that was adjoined to that property there would be over five (5)
acres. Alderman Dodd asked if the City would have enough funds to build a Police Department without raising the-
taxes of the citizens of Van Buren. Mayor Riggs said they did not have the funds, he said maybe they could use
some Federal Forfeiture Money. Alderman Dodd asked if they felt like the land was a good investment and said
that it had been for sale for quite a while. Mayor Riggs said it was not the best property but he said there are alot
of roads that access the property. Alderman Barker asked what was the cost they were looking at to build the new
Police Building. The Mayor said they were looking a 10,000 sq. ft. building at about $100.00 a square ft. The
Mayor said the cost would be around a $1,000,000.00. Alderman Dodd asked if the Mayor had a contract bid on
the; property now. The ivlayor said yes and would be continued upon Council approval. Alderman Dodd asked if
they went directly to the property owner for that bid. The Mayor said they were working through Linda Wallman.
Alderman Dodd asked it they were paying a commission on the property. The Mayor said they probably would be
paving a commission. City Attorney Candice Settle-Beshears said they have to go through a realtor if the land was
already under contract. Alderman Dodd said she wasn't sure about the location. Mayor Riggs said they could get
less property for more money. Alderman Swaim said he didn't like the part of having a restriction on the property
to use the building for law enforcement forever. Alderman Swaim said it would probably be eight to ten years
before they would build a new Police Department. Alderman Swaim said they need a new Fire Department
building first, Alderman Dodd asked if the property could be sold if they decided not to build a Police Department
on than property. the MVhiyor said they could. Alderman Swain seconded by Alderman Parker moved that the
R_esolut=gin 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 and Barker. And the following voted
nay: Alderman Dodd.
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 5-8-2004
CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS .
RESOLUTION NO. 5-g -2004
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO PURCHASE CERTAIN
PROPERTY.
WHEREAS, That the Mayor desires to purchase certain property in the City of
Van Buren to construct a new Police Department.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1: THAT the City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor to enter into
a Real Estate Contract with Old Realty,Inc. for the purchase of the
following property m the City of Van Buren in an amount not to
exceed$250,000.00:
Lot 2,Rite Choice Addition,an Addition to the City of Van Buren.
The City Clerk is directed to attest the Mayor's signature on the
Real Estate Contract.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 1� DAY OF MAY,2004.
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MAYOR JOHN RI
ATTESTED:
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CITY CLERK/TREASURER
On the agenda next was to consider A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID OF COVE CREEK
CONSTRUCTION FOR THE 2004 STREET IMPROVEMENTS PHASE VIII. The Clerk read the
Resolution in its entirety. The Mayor 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, Dodd,
Spoon 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 5-9-2004
CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS(�
RESOLUTION NO. 5-9 -2004
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING 111E BID OF COVE CREEK CONSTRUCTION FOR
THE 2004 STREET IMPROVEMENTS PHASE VIII.
WHEREAS, The Mayor has advertised for bids for the 2004 Street Improvements
Phase VIII;and
WHEREAS, Bids have been received and opened as advertised;and
WHEREAS, The Council feels that the bid of Cove Creek Construction is the best bid;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY 111E CITY COUNCIL OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1: The Bid of$573,267.58 by Cove Creek Construction is accepted.
SECTION 2: The Mayor is authorized and directed to pay for all expenses relating to
the Project out of the Street Fund.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 11 ' DAY OF MAY,2004.
HN
MAYO I6S
ATTESTED:OCiSa
CITY CLERK/TREASURER
On the agenda next was to consider A RESOLUTION APPROVING A LEASE OF GOOSE HARBOR
MARINA TO FELK ENTERPRISES, INC. The Clerk read the Resolution in its entirety. The Mayor asked if
there was any discussion. There was none. Alderman Swaim seconded by Alderman Dodd moved that the
Resolution he 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, Dodd, Spoon 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 5-10-2004
CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. 5-10 -2004
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A LEASE OF GOOSE HARBOR MARINA TO FELK
ENTERPRISES,INC.
WHEREAS, The previous lessee of Goose Harbor Marina,David M.Craven,transferred
his interest in the lease of Goose Harbor Marina executed April 21, 1997
and approved that same date by this Council to Marvin Properties, LLC;
and
WHEREAS, That Marvin Properties, LLC,transferred their interest in the lease to Felk
Enterprises,Inc.;and
WHEREAS, That Felk Enterprises,Inc.desires to enter into an updated lease agreement
with the City;and
WHEREAS, The City Council believes it to be in the best interest of the City and its
Citizens to execute an updated Lease Agreement with Felk Enterprises,Inc.
NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED 19( 1111;CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1: That the assignments of the Lease from David M. Craven to Marvin
Properties, LLC, and from Marvin Properties, LLC to Felk Enterprises,
Inc.,are hereby approved and ratified.
SECTION 2: That the attached Lease Agreement for the City's property upon which
Goose Harbor Marina is located, executed by the Mayor and Felk
Enterprises,Inc.osnlMay 1,2004,is hereby approved and ratified.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 1 I DAY OF MAY,2004. •
MAYOR J HN RI6
A LLSTED:
CITY CLERK/TREASURER
Next on the agenda was Appointments to Boards Commission. The Planning Commission recommended
Dornan Wiley, Mike Burgess and Mark Evans for another 3 year term each. Their present terms would expire
June 30. 2004 and the new terms will expire June 30, 2007. Alderman Swaim seconded by Alderman Spoon made
a motion to approve the request. The Council followed with a unanimous vote.
Next on the agenda was a request from the Van Buren Municipal Auditorium Commission recommending Kyle
Salyers to fill the vacant position of Bob Perry. Alderman Parker and seconded by Alderman Swaim made a
motion to grant their request. 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 $996,268.59 to pay expenses and salaries for April 2004, presented by
the City Clerk Treasurer. The Council followed with a unanimous vote. __
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5-13-2004 08:42 CITYAM .
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TRIAL BALANCE
AS OF: APRIL 30TH, 2004
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 102,600.27 20,633.32
1020.10 Cash in Bank - Sales Tax City 0.00 0.00
1020.18 Cash in Bank - PD Co Tax 161.09 16,768.97
1020.19 Cash in Bank - PD Co Tax 5,672.41 50,288.83
1020.27 Cash in Bank - Levee 0.00 394.17
1020.31 Cash in Bank - Parks &Rec 22,292.89 58,913.07
1020.51 Cash in Bank - Cemetery 400.06 2,524.18
1020.91 Cash in Bank - Cap Imp 6,355.16 248,807.73
1040 Investments 0.00 0.00
1040.10 Investments - Sales Tax City 0.00 0.00
1040.18 Investments - PD Co Tax 0.00 0.00
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 0.00 48,509.95
1040.91 Investments - Cap Imp 1,136.03 909,012.40
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 z
1520 Due from Street Fund 0.00 0.00
1540 Due From Library Fund 0.00 0.00
LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE 1-.
2000 Accounts Payable 0.00 0.00
2010 Municipal Health Ins. Payable 0.00 0.00
2030 Colonial Life Payable 127.25 127.25
2035 Credit Union-First Resource 2,275.00 2,275.00
2040 LOPFI Payable 0.00 0.00
2050 National Foundation Life Ins. 326.36 291.08
2080 Conseco Payable 151.55 151.55
2090 New York Life Ins. Payable 35.00 35.00
2100 Life Ins. of Georgia Payable 21.67 21.67
2130 Garnishments Payable 1,097.15 1,097.15
2135 R. Allen Trust #502355610 40.00 40.00
2140 United Way Payable 0.00 0.00
2150 Parks & Rec. F.O.D. 5.00 135.00
2160 Pre-Paid Legal Services 0.00 0.00
2170 F.O.P. 0.00 0.00
2175 Van Buren Fire Fighters Union 464.51 464.51
2176 Van Buren Firemen Contribution 29.00 29.00
2177 Police Officers Union 250.00 250.00
2200 Wage Payable 0.00 0.00
2210 Federal Income Tax W/H 14,277.92 14,253.80
Next Police, Fie, Building Inspector, District Court and Engineer Reports were presented for filing.
There being no further business Alderman Swaim seconded by Alderman Spoon made a motion to adjourn. The
Council followed with a unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 7: 40 p.m.
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CITY CLERK-TREASURER