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09 September 2003 Regular MINUTES OF THE VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 15, 2003 The City Council of the City of Van Buren, Arkansas met at 7:00 p.m., Monday, September 15, 2003, 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 and Deputy City Clerk Connie Hyatt were also present. This made a total of nine (9) present. A quorum was declared. Mayor Riggs said they had a special group of seven (7)to eight(8)year old girl softball players. He said their team name was Elite and they had won 110 games and lost 10 games this past year. The Mayor said that was quite an accomplishment. The Coach introduced the team players. The team was given a USSA National Champion plaque from the Mayor and the city. The Invocation was given by Reverend Wesley Hilliard, Pastor of Heritage United Methodist Church. Next the Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance. On the agenda next, Mayor Riggs asked to adopt the minutes of the Council Meeting on August 18, 2003. 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 the Public hearing on the closing of a portion of Wood Street. The Mayor asked if there was someone to speak on the street closing. Al Prieur, of Hoffman—Prieur, spoke saying they had been trying to get this portion of the street closed for quite sometime. On the agenda next was to consider an ORDINANCE VACATING AND ABANDONING PORTIONS OF WOOD STREET (PLATTED AS LINE STREET) 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 Spoon. 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 final 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 declared the motion carried as there were six(6) ayes and(0)nays. Four(4)votes being necessary for passage. The Clerk then read the Ordinance the third and final time. The Mayor declared the Ordinance open for discussion. There was none. The Mayor then put the question, "Shall the Ordinance pass?" Motion was made by Alderman Swaim and seconded by Alderman Moore 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 following voted nay: none. Motion was made by Alderman Swaim and seconded by Alderman Moore, that the emergency clause be adopted which motion on roll call carried by a unanimous vote of the Council. The Mayor then declared the Ordinance duly passed and signed same in open Council, duly attested to by the Deputy City Clerk. -, THE ORDINANCE WAS GIVEN THE NUMBER 8-2003 t.,iiii- p farEco'll-ilaWilitsligniiiiiif-1111.:E!• gifi§;glipsi 1118P, 1 -7 g / 44/7U 1111 4. Ifilg feelirii18(/tlii44 5 tt �}$�lit - �. = r , t ,= 712 81 s' _z4 tig .11. A ot, -.. - i,.,- ge= ., sgi 8 .attg-E1317-zi .=at $ i ,. .+-ms' s (.1. .JL'1 - 1 MS.pLm L.aggig NL'6211 �ROti2 Y ,. 1t_ti.-k-. ,,i . 1 xqu ' On the agenda next was to consider A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR A COMPREHENSIVE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION STUDY. 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 Deputy City Clerk and impressed with the seal of the City. THE RESOLUTION WAS GIVEN THE NUMBER 9-1-2003 CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS RESOLUTION NO. Q— -2003 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR A COMPREHENSIVE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION STUDY. WHEREAS, The Mayor desires to have a comprehensive study of job classifications and compensation to compare the City's current job classifications and pay scales with other communities of a similar size;and WHEREAS, The Mayor has advertised for bids for a Comprehensive Classification and Compensation Study;and WHEREAS, The Council feels that the proposal of Johanson Consulting,Inc.is the best proposal; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS: THAT, The Mayor is authorized to enter into a contract with Johanson Consulting, Inc., to conduct and prepare a Comprehensive Classification and Compensation Study. Payment for such services shall not exceed $19,750.00. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS /5/1.-% DAY OF SEPTEMBER,2003. MA O GGS ATTESTED:� + CITY CLE�REASURER On the agenda next was to consider A RESOLUTION DECLARING A STRUCTURE TO BE A NUISANCE AND DECLARING CONDEMNATION. The Clerk read the Resolution in its entirety. The Mayor asked if there was any discussion. The owner agreed the structure should be torn down. The owner said the City had done improvements on the ditch in that area and the Core of Engineers supposedly gave the City money to buy the property in that area. The Owner said he thought it best at that time not to spend any more money on the house and now it was beyond repair. The owner said he had visited with the Mayor about the purchase of the property and was told that the City had the option with the matching funds to purchase the property or to work on ditch improvements. The Mayor said that was in 1996. The owner said when they put in the four foot wall, the water had nowhere to go but stand in his yard. Alderman Swaim said he was in favor of passing the Resolution to condemn the house or for the City to tear it down. He said then the City could follow the procedures for having it torn down and cleaned up and allow the owner to pay it out or to file a lien against the property. The Mayor said that they have to file a lien on the property and then the owner could pay it out. The City Attorney said they would put a lien on the property and have to sue the owner for payment. The owner of the property said no one is going to buy the house because it floods in that area. 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 Deputy City Clerk and impressed with the seal of the City. THE RESOLUTION WAS GIVEN THE NUMBER 9-2-2003 CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS RESOLUTION NO. -2003 A RESOLUTION DECLARING A STRUCTURE TO BE A NUISANCE AND DECLARING CONDEMNATION. WHEREAS, Larry Hempel is the record owner of certain property located in the City of Van Buren, Crawford County, Arkansas, which is located at 410 South 12th Street, Van Buren,Arkansas;and WHEREAS, The structure which is presently located upon said property is in a deplorable state of disrepair, and the property is in such a condition that it constitutes a health and safety hazard to the citizens of Van Buren and especially to those living in that neighborhood;and, WHEREAS, Under authority of A.C.A. § 14-56-203 and Van Buren Ordinance No. 26-1997, the City, through its City Council, can declare said property to be a nuisance and require its removal within 30 days. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS: SECTION 1: That the structure and conditions described above are hereby declared a nuisance, and it is hereby ordered that the property shall be cleaned up,and the structure(s) shall be removed within 30 days of the receipt by the owner of this Resolution. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS j54b DAY OF SEPTEMBER,2003. MAYO OHY RIGGS ATTESTED: ITY CLERK\ REASURER On the agenda next was to consider A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF SANDSTONE WEST, LOTS 1-8, 1349A, 1351A, AND 1352A, WITHIN 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 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 Deputy City Clerk and impressed with the seal of the City. THE RESOLUTION WAS GIVEN THE NUMBER 9-3-2003 CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS RESOLUTION NO. q- 3 -2003 A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF SANDSTONE WEST,LOTS 1- 8, 1349A, 1351A, AND 1352A, WITHIN 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, Sandstone West,Lots 1-8, 1349A, 1351A and 1352A,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 leh DAY OF SEPTEMBER,2003. MAYORIJO RIGG ATTESTED: C( t c CITY CLE R� REASURER j Cox. On the agenda next was to consider A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF FOREST OAKS, LOTS 1-90, WITHLN 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 Deputy City Clerk and impressed with the seal of the City. THE RESOLUTION WAS GIVEN THE NUMBER 9-4-2003 CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS RESOLUTION NO. G'- -2003 A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF FOREST OAKS, LOTS 1-90, WITHIN 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, Forest Oaks,Lots 1-90,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 I54- DAY OF SEPTEMBER,2003. MAYO RIG `' ATTESTED: TTESTED: l�Yktn-e �Pd � CITY CLERIREASURER -3)4 C Cte&U On the agenda next was to consider A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF PARK RIDGE AT LEE CREEK, LOTS 143-200, WITHIN 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 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 Deputy City Clerk and impressed with the seal of the City. THE RESOLUTION WAS GIVEN THE NUMBER 9-5-2003 CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS RESOLUTION NO. 1 5 -2003 A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF PARK RIDGE AT LEE CREEK,LOTS 143-200,WITHIN 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, Park Ridge at Lee Creek,Lots 143-200,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 156 DAY OF SEPTEMBER,2003. 4=1 MAYOR HN GGS ATTESTED: att CITY CLE, fREASURER I CA4-11Ck L 1 On the agenda next was to consider A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF KINGSBERRY ADDITION, PHASE IV-LOTS 121-149, WITHIN 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 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 Deputy City Clerk and impressed with the seal of the City. THE RESOLUTION WAS GIVEN THE NUMBER 9-6-2003 CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS RESOLUTION NO. 61- -2003 A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF KINGSBERRY ADDITION, PHASE IV-LOTS 121-149,WITHIN 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, Kingsberry Addition,Phase fV-Lots 121-149,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 156 DAY OF SEPTEMBER,2003. MAYOOH GG ATTESTED: C6144--i � CITY CLERK/TREASURER On the agenda next was to consider A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO DISPOSE OF CERTALN FIXED ASSETS. 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 Deputy City Clerk and impressed with the seal of the City. THE RESOLUTION WAS GIVEN THE NUMBER 9-7-2003 • CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS RESOLUTION NO. q 0 -2003 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO DISPOSE OF CERTAIN FIXED ASSETS. t WHEREAS, The City of Van Buren has 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 the State Auditors that these items be removed from our Fixed Asset Inventory. NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS: THAT, The Mayor is hereby authorized to dispose of the following assets by public auction. DEPARTMENT AMOUNT DESCRIPTION CONTROL# Police Dept $474.99 E-Machine Computer Tower PD-467 Police Dept $1372.07 D-Best Computer Tower PD-383 Police Dept $685.46 E-Machine Computer Tower PD-476 Police Dept $474.99 E-Machine Computer Tower PD-466 Police Dept $449.99 Xerox 290 Fax Machine PD-473 Police Dept $547.00 E-Machine Computer Tower PD-454 Police Dept $474.99 E-Machine Computer Tower PD-471 Police Dept $1612.89 D-Best Computer Tower PD-358 TOTAL $6092,38 PASSES AND APPROVED THIS IS÷b DAY OF r1 e,11 ?'m Lt ,2003 ITLf\ M ORS ATTESTED: COLA l.i CaC CITY CLQ CLERK-T ASURER cr +),A4ki C f2/4 On the agenda next was to consider an ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 7-1963 FOR THE PURPOSE OF COMPLYING WITH STATE LAW REGARDING THE REGULATION OF MANUFACTURED HOMES. 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, 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 Parker. 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 Clerk then read the Ordinance the third and fmal time. The Mayor declared the Ordinance open for discussion. Alderman Barker asked if they were not allowed to build a one family dwelling, duplexes or apartments in the R-5 rating area and asked if they were going to use the R-4 or R-5. Building Inspector, David Martin said the R-4 rating was for Mobile homes. Alderman Barker asked what the difference was between a manufactured and a mobile. Alderman Parker said the manufactured was a prefab building. The Mayor then put the question, "Shall the Ordinance pass?" Motion was made by Alderman Swaim and seconded by Alderman Parker to adopt the Ordinance. On the Clerk's calling the roll, the following vote resulted: Ayes Alderman Swaim, Parker, Moore, Dodd, Spoon and Barker. Motion was made by Alderman Swaim and seconded by Alderman Spoon, that the emergency clause be adopted which motion on roll call carried by the unanimous vote of the Council. The Mayor then declared the Ordinance duly passed and signed same in open Council, duly attested to by the Deputy City Clerk. THE ORDINANCE WAS GIVEN THE NUMBER 9-2003 mulgated bye United lows: SECTION 7:THAT Article v r~SidR :Fdteen yr.., . THAT Section States of," R-1 Single�Family Resider- feet fromstreet prof Y �' � +N;sf Dodi» tial District of Ordinance ad thef l- igirr e 4 , +-14 Housing o f R 2 Iwo-Family •residential 'amended to add the fol•' CfiiF OF VAN BUREN,:AR- opment iirrd: if lowing provision after dyer' is the ii,�.:r Kms �ty of§2 U.S 1' 0....r 3 NMulti-Family Resider- 5ectlon 3A greater. - 1 D.9 2S03 as It existed l' "R-5 AlDIST t ILY . Re . . �r F or pare in con- To 1976.and meeting ttie oer al Di d• gear Yard;ag,er i to of I flbgreat_ we�with thi m mop ,..1. 'nitrons set forth in said R-4 M�Hotne Dily e Family and 1.permitted Uses + y and � FOR TIW federal standards and un- M red r"'"--.7.fksl- a One-family dweflings in alley "whishag ai d OF- COMPLTNNA Vaal der Arkansas Code § 20- y b. ....Manufactured'; l$y in- , =,•11.• ," THAT this or- STATE uW 25.1112 dential District S6Cf10N 2: THAT Para- ;C-i Central Commercial tfiat are....won Mitdarualr.width ot a let#t; neeeSiary, Tib"" 8 of Article it of Or- District stalled on a tot rr�-a:I11an yy graph titer which is in�a>liliiit.' for of M Manses °1� No. 7-1963 is me al Dr strict re Com- ECtstadt110014*fertstig. saletcball b. aneamendedtoreadasfol- menial District � UMtI[d�� family dwellN�: safpty<St�faali be to� �:faze /egis/ature recently I-I Light Industrial District Depa Housing 5.Height ands frornb?Nre date lows: kea 2 Heavy Industrial Dis- and Urban pevelopment y Imam" hei ht..of, a of>te 'ais pH Accessibility Act, Mobile Home.A dwelling guidelines for Manufac- p a�at AC.A.;§1454- tareornpd-i Governmnt nd Pleb 11 1601 et kg,�whiCh raga- tory before the enactment tic Use zone c-Churches feet. ,�;, t la es' regulation_of of the.Federal Maniac- 0-1 Opel Area Zone" d.Pink,,:s 6., ON-LOT' 'I 111A fG' . homes.and tured Home gonstruction THAT tart B of f•.*, p•4llene� That ct'irrent and Safety Standards. a eduta Ceti course. pied of Article V are in conflict Stat De y the Un of ordirianceANo. 3963 Lis f. D (etc or. on-lotr yid dr wreu reach , with the new act and arefamily un for each y Housing an Urbin.Dever. amended to add "Mdiru. privai�j � nursing � ~' Ated f `aid opmerd under tfie suth a lectured.:Home" 0 the: tomes,doctors and dental 7 Places of Public Assem- • , 'sworn- Ina, A lie Heap -of-42 U.S.C.54111 et seq. list of THRs ifWgl r clinics IA tures eight Press' • '2003. , 4f t has beer'geld as re- � „ the by law and t he existed en January 1. of Part it of Subsection ry the Maximum height hla1N he 1recornmended told red. 3: THAT Para- 3-A of Ordinance 3 Hg,At9cle and7-1963 pNr�pa and two stories and no-AO ex , V of Sta�C to the g v Bo� gi oN�le Il o Or- is amended rea let fel- use. of the sturcture used • 2.Lot Area • amended to read as fed- IOws for assembty or office. QROARIED E ITY low6: Mobile Home, A dwelling for first Square M Yard Re o OOUW aro 71} cn4 OF "Dwelling.A unit intended un t constructed in a tat. 3. irettlents Minimum of from to be occupied as a h rSe- tory before the enact a-FinM; :15 feet hom all property lines. On .'' 0f the Federal Manufa - pro rtfrom ting a street, keepi. unit other than a litre or 50_ feet from property 4;1-:' .-,ir.,•�! f " tared Home CStandaards trme 0 !. yne et exist- line , ,-- -,- �7,+,•,1 -iii THAT Section; and .Safety Standtlards Inciout-a•wa% mew street.50.feet froth center 0v batwings r9, - of Article III of ordinance promulgated by tfie` it- street, whichever. is N+a.7=1903`is amended to ed: States Departmentof er • greater. �. "A• Housing and Urban Dever b- - Minimum «c. - dwdMng .cat cted read es follows 71/1: frau each prop In'a .. in accordance ;Kr 1. Classification opt U.S.C.541 etre- ;Pieces ly shell . 1 For the par. tYarf 42 U 5410 atseq. ertY ne EXCEIfT1ON:line_ �provide one on-lotpllridnp k. FederaAYrit4t W' ' `''v`this Ordinance. as it existed on January 1, Oen amort I ser Harte ar rt yy 4 space Per each pet 1 Duren, Ark�9as, has 19711" within five side I sons accommodatedi - in- ei Safety sande,*00. leven (11) 'toning dis- - the menu*fieri.' tricts dated as fol- Yard boundary. Next on the agenda was a recommendation by the Boards and Commissions. The A& P Commission requested approval for Debbie Foliart to fill the vacancy of Christie Badeaux, who resigned. Her term will begin on September 20,2003 for a period of four(4)years. Motion was made by Alderman Parker and seconded by Alderman Swaim to accept the 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 Moore to appropriate the sum of $844,249.23 to pay expenses and salaries for August 2003, presented by the City Clerk Treasurer. The Council followed with a unanimous vote. gY. -- 7 5 1 ,5 6 4•4)+ CITY OF VAN BUREN PAGE: 1 --87,978•64+ TRIAL BALANCE bly,'a� 3,043.78+ AS OF: AUGUST 31ST, 2003 i<.0,4C--1 ,662.38+ 004 .. ..* +*. MONTH TO DATE * , YEAR TO DATE 844 ,249.238+ NAME DEBITS CREDITS DEBITS CREDITS ASSETS 1000 Petty Cash 0.00 200.00 1020 Cash in Bank 50,497.96 211,797.78 1020.10 Cash in Bank - Sales Tax City 0.00 0.00 1020.18 Cash in Bank - PD Co Tax 12,707.52 29,741.61 1020.19 Cash in Bank - FD Co Tax 17,406.53 65,146.97 1020.27 Cash in Bank - Levee 0.00 2,157.17 1020.31 Cash in Bank - Parks & Rec 4,246.72 13,269.81 1020.51 Cash in Bank - Cemetery 1,235.31 2,587.92 1020.91 Cash in Bank - Cap Imp 9,990.17 75,324.21 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 34.84 48,479.28 1040.91 Investments - Cap Imp 0.00 903,880.41 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 0.00 0.00 _ 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 0.00 0.00 2135 R. Allen Trust 8502355610 0.00 0.00 2140 United Way Payable 0.00 0.00 2150 Parks & Rec. F.O.D. 5.00 95.00 - 2160 Pre-Paid Legal Services 0.00 0.00 2170 F.O.P. 0.00 0.00 2175 Van Buren Fire Fighters Union 0.00 0.00 2176 Van Buren Firemen Contribution 0.00 0.00 2200 Wage Payable 0.00 0.00 2210 Federal Income Tax W/H 0.00 0.00 2220 Social Security Tax W/H 6.20 0.00 Next Police, Fire, Building Inspector, District Court and Engineer Reports were presented for filing. Next was time for miscellaneous and general discussion. There was none. There being no further business Alderman Parker seconded by Alderman Swaim made a motion to adjourn. The _ Council followed with a unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 7: 42 p.m. APPROVED: ATTESTED: - .A.A_ MAYOR(� CITY CLERK-TREASURER