11 November 2003 Regular MINUTES OF TIIE VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
CITY COUNCIL 'MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 24, 2003
The City Council of the City of Van Buren, Arkansas met at 7:00 p.m., Monday, November 24. 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 Clerk Barbie
Curtis and City Attorney Candice Settle-Beshears were present. This made a total of nine (9) present, \ quorum was
dek..k 1cu.
"ihe invocation was given by Gary Deffenbaugh.Van Buren High School Golf Couch and FCA Leader.
Next the Mavor led the Pledge of Allegiance.
On tile agenda next, iLfavor Riggs asked to adopt the minutes of the Council Meeting on October 20, 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.
On the agenda next was to consider A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SEWER RATE
ORDINANCE. The Clerk read the Resolution in its entirety. The Mayor asked if there was any discussion. There
was none. 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, 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 11-1-2003
CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. t 1 - ( -2003
A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SEWER RATE ORDINANCE.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS:
Section 1:That a Public Hearing is hereby set for December 15,2003,before the Van
Buren City Council at its regular monthly meeting for the purpose of taking public comments
regarding the proposed Ordinance for an amendment to the City's Sewer System Rates.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 24T'-'DAY OF NOVEMBER,2003.
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APPROVED:
John Riggs,IMAY R
ATTEST:
.)6"Elkijtt CL.0
Barbie Curtis,CITY CLERK
On the agenda next was to consider A RESOLUTION .REQITESTING TI IAT THE ARI:ANS.AS STATE
HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT PROCEED WITH A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT
.-A FRONTAGE ROAD SYS"I'EN1 ALONG THE NORTH Al)NSOUTH S1I)ES OF 1-540. The Clerk read the
Resolution in its entirety. The Mayor asked if there was any discussion. There was none. 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, Dodd.
Spoon and Barker. And the Iollowillg 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.
TUE RESOLUTION WAS GIVEN THE NUMBER 11-2-2003
CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. I —a---2003
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY AND
TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT PROCEED WITH A PROJECT TO
CONSTRUCT A FRONTAGE ROAD SYSTEM ALONG THE NORTH AND SOUTH
SIDES OF I-540.
WHEREAS, The Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) has
recommended a project to construct a Highway 162/1-540 Interchange;
and
WHEREAS, The City has requested that the AHTD consider the possibility of
constructing a 28th Street/I-540 interchange in lieu of the Highway 162/1-
540 interchange;and
WHEREAS, Due to the interchange spacing, the location of the Flat Rock Creek
floodplain and other issues, construction of an interchange at either
location is not currently feasible;and
WHEREAS, Public school buses and emergency response vehicles need improved
access to and from the industrial areas when 28th Street is blocked by a
train;and
WHEREAS, A frontage road system along the north and south sides of I-540 utilizing
Twin Circle Drive,South 23rd Street and Co-op Drive has been proposed
by the AHTD;and
WHEREAS, The AHTD has agreed to construct said frontage road system.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1: THAT the Mayor is hereby authorized to contract with the AHTD to
construct a frontage road system along the north and south sides of I-540
utilizing Twin Circle Drive, South 23`d Street and Co-op Drive as a
portion of the new system. The project being approved will include
frontage roads along I-540,which extend from Highway 59 to 28th Street
and continue to Highway 162. The frontage roads between 28th St and
Hwy 162 are considered the higher priority portions of the project. The
Mayor is instructed to execute any and all documents necessary to
complete said project.
SECTION 2: THAT the City of Van Buren requests that the AHTD continue its
consideration of a Highway 162/1-540 and/or 28th Street/I-540 interchange
for future construction when feasible.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS J`/ DAY OF NOVEMBER,2003.
1t1
MAYOR JORIGKIS
ATTESTED: t.(Jr, ..I+
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CITY CLERK/TREASURER
On the agenda next was to consider A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF OLIVER SPRINGS
HEIGHTS, PHASE II, WITHIN THE CITY OF VAN BL?REN, ARKANSAS. The Clerk read the Resolution in
us 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 sued the Resolution, which was attested by the City
Clerk and impressed with the seal of the City.
THE RESOLI"TION WAS GIVEN THE NUMBER 11-3-2003
CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. 1-3 -2003
A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF OLIVER SPRINGS HEIGHTS,
PHASE II,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,
Oliver Springs Heights,Phase II,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 (- 4 DAY OF NOVEMBER,2003.
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MAYOR JI�R GS
ATTESTED: C
(45LAILLCL-
CITY CLERK/TREASURER
On the agenda next was to consider A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF MEYER'S
ADDITION, LOTS 3A AND B, WITHIN THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS. The Clerk read the
Resolution m its entirety. The Mayor asked if there was any discussion. 'there was none. Alderman Swami
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, Dodd.
Spoon and Barker. And the following voted nay: none.
The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution adopted and signed the Resolution, which was attested 1w the Citi
Clerk and impressed with the seal of the Citti.
THE RESOLUTION WAS GIVEN TIlE NUMBER 11-4-2003
CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. )1-4 -2003
A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF MEYER'S ADDITION,LOTS
3A AND 3B,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,
Meyer's Addition,Lots 3A and 3B,is approved.
SECTION 2: THAT the Mayor is authorized and directed to sign said plat plan
and the City Clerk is authorized and directed to attest same upon
the filing of the assurities mentioned above.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS R`-1 DAY OF NOVEMBER,2003.
MAYOR J RIGG S�
ATTESTED:
(JII�.CJ
CITY CLERK/TREASURER
On the agenda next was to consider A RESOLUTION CORRECTING THE PURCHASE PRICE OF FOUR
(4) POLICE CARS 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: iklderYnan 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 RESOLE TION WAS GIVEN THE NUMBER 11-5-2003
CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. I-.5 -2003
A RESOLUTION CORRECTING THE PURCHASE PRICE OF FOUR (4)
POLICE CARS UNDER THE STATE CONTRACT.
WHEREAS, The City Council previously approved the purchase of four (4)
police cars under the state procurement contract under the
authority of A.C.A. Section 19-11-201, and following, and
Resolution 2-2-1993;and
WHEREAS, The Mayor was authorized pursuant to Resolution 10-1-2003 to
pay$73,746.00 for the four(4)police cars;and
WHEREAS, An error was made in calculating the cost of said cars and the
actual purchase price is$73,806.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF VAN
BUREN,ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1: The Mayor is authorized to enter into a purchasing agreement for
two (2) 2004 Ford Crown Victoria Police Specials and two (2)
2004 Chevrolet Impala Police Specials for the price of$73,806.00
under the state procurement contract, subject to Resolution 2-2-
1993. Any actions of the Mayor heretofore based upon the passage
of Resolution 10-1-2003 are hereby ratified.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS A4 DAY OF NOVEMBER,2003.
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MAYOR FtI�'RIGG'S�
ATTESTED:
CITY CLERK/TREASURER
On the agenda next was to consider A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID OF WILSON BROTHERS •
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. FOR THE NORTHVIEW DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
lite Clerk read the Resolution in its entirety. The Mayor asked ii 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;iviavor thereupon declared Inc Resolution adopted and signed the Resolution, which was attested by the Ciiv
Clerk and impressed with the seal of the City. •
THE RESOLUTION WAS GIVEN THE N TMBER 11-6-2003
CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. it'(0 -2003
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID OF WILSON BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION
COMPANY,INC.FOR THE NORTHVIEW DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
WHEREAS, The Mayor has advertised for bids for the Northview Drainage
Improvement Project;and
WHEREAS, Bids have been received and opened as advertised;and
WHEREAS, The Council feels that the bid of Wilson Brothers Construction Company,
Inc.,is the best bid;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS:
THAT, The Bid of$39,302.00 by Wilson Brothers Construction Company,Inc. is
accepted.
THAT, The Mayor is authorized and directed to pay for all expenses relating to
the Project out of the Street Fund.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS A4 DAY OF NOVEMBER,2003.
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MAYOR J IGGS
ATTESTED:
La A Lk.* tUdda;a--
CITY CLERK/TREASURER
On the agenda next was to consider A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INCREASE IN THE CONTRACT
PRICE FOR THE INDUSTRIAL PARK ROAD PROJECT. The Clerk read the Resolution in its entirety. The
Mayor asked it there was any discussion. There was none. klderman 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 Cite
Clerk and impressed with the seal of the City.
THE RESOLEE-TIt)N WAS GIVEN THE NUMBER 11-7-2003
CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. - 1 -2003
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INCREASE IN THE CONTRACT PRICE FOR THE
INDUSTRIAL PARK ROAD PROJECT.
WHEREAS, The Mayor advertised for bids for the Industrial Park Road Project and the
bid of Silco Construction,Inc.was accepted by the Council;and
WHEREAS, The original contract price of$67,036.00 was previously approved by the
Council;and
WHEREAS, The final contract price for the construction has been determined to be
$74,411.98,leaving a balance of$7,375.98.
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1: That the increase of$7,375.98 to the Contract with Silco Construction,
Inc.for the Industrial Park Road Project is hereby accepted.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS (>2L-1- DAY OF NOVEMBER,2003.
MAYOR J N R'IGGS
ATTESTED:
ZICLAILR_ LSI , . ,
CITY CLERK/TREASURER
On the agenda next Was to consider A RESOLUTION APPROVING A ONE 1H N1)REI) DOLLAR(5100.00)
CHRISTMAS BONUS TO ALL FULL-TIME, NON-ELECTED CITY EMPLOYEES WHO ILSXE ONE (1)
\ EAR OF SERVICE. 'the Clerk read the Resolution in its entirety. The Mayor asked i1 there was any discussion.
There was none. Alderman Parker seconded by Alderman Swaim moved that the Resolution be adopted. The
question was put by N favor 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 deelarcd the Resolution adopted and signed the Resolution, which was attested by the
Clerk and impressed with the seal of the City.
THE RESOLUTION WAS GIVEN THE NUMBER.IBER 11-8-2003
CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. l- 9 -2003
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 Ail DAY OF NOVEMBER,2003.
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MAYORHN tIGGS
ATTESTED:
60t4J-CAL,
CITY CLERIC/TREASURER
On the agenda next was to consider an ORDINANCE A 'IENDING FIRE PROTECTION DESIGN
ST NDA.RDS ORDINANCE NO. 14-2002. The Clerk read the Ordinance in its entirety. .Aderman 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 Swairn, 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 Swann moved that the rules be further suspended and the Ordinance placed on the third and final
reading. The motion was seconded by Alderman Spoon. On the Clerk's calling the roll, the following vote resulted:
Ayes - Alderman Swann. 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 asked if there was any discussion. There was none.
The Mayor then put the question. -Shall the Ordinance pass?" Motion was made by Alderman Swaim and
seconded by Alderman Dodd to adopt the Ordinance. On the Clerk's calling the roll, the following vote resulted:
Ayes Alderman Swairn, Parker, Moore, Dodd, Spoon and Barker.
THE ORDINANCE WAS GIVEN THE NTLTIMBER 10-2003
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On the agenda next was to consider an ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING RATES FOR WATER SERVICES
St PPl IED BY THE CITY OF VAN BUREN AND REPEALING PRIOR RATES FOR SUCH SERVICES.
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 Swain 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, 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 asked if there was any discussion. Alderman Spoon asked about the date on the last
page being changed to read January 1, 2004 not January 1, 2003. Ham• Short agreed the date should be changed.
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 as amended. 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 lw Alderman :Moore. 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 City Clerk.
THE ORDINANCE WAS GIVEN THE N1_ IBER 11-2003
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UEGALS 3/4" 7.85 2.28
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1" 11.85 2.28
1 1/2" 19.75 2.28
City of Van Buren,Arkansas . 2" 29.65 ' 2.28
ORDINANCE NO.11 3" 50 2.28
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING RATES FOR WATER SERVICES SUPPLIED BY THE CITY OF 4" 175.75 2.28
VAN BUREN AND REPEALING PRIOR RATES FOR SUCH SERVICES. 6" -/15 2.28
WHEREAS,the city ofh/an Buren,Arkansas(the"City")owns and operates a water
system and has determined that certain extensions,betterments and improvements Meter Size Meter Base •Volume Charges Per 1000 Gallons
to the system are necessary to make the system adequate to serve the needs of the Resale
city and its inhabitants;and
WHEREAS,present water rates are established by ordinance No.27-2002 of the City 4" 175.75 1.97
adopted and approved December 9,2002;and 6" 260.85 1.97
WHEREAS,in connection with the improvements,it is necessary that Ordinance No. The charges for customers outside the city limits shall be one and one-half(11/2)
27-2002 be repealed in order to increase rates charged for the services of the sys-
tem;and times the rates for customer inside the city limits.
WHEREAS,the Van Buren Municipal Utilities Commission,after a necessary and Section 2.In addition to the rates and charges.established by this Ordinance,the
complete review,has recommended the improvementi and the rate increase to the Municipal Utilities Commission,through its authorized representatives,Is author-
City Council as being in the best interest of the City and its Inhabitants;and
WHEREAS,when used in this Ordinance,the term"Water for Resale"shall refer to czar and directed to cause the$0.25 per active water meter service per month
charge purchased by Van Buren contract water users.The contract water users of charge mandated by Act 1053 of 1991,to be collected and to cause the sums col
Van Buren's system are Oak Grove Water Users Association, Dora Water Users lected to be paid to Arkansas State Health Department pursuant to Act 1G$3 of 1991.
Section 3.The provisions of this ordinance establish the monthly charges for water
Association, Dora Water Users Association, and Sequoyah County Water Users
Association. services provided by the City of van Buren.All parts of ordinances which have pre-
NOW, THEREFORE,be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Van Buren, viously established such rates and charges are hereby repealed.
Arkansas,,the following monthly minimum charges and volume charge rates.are Section 4.Emergency Clause.it is determined that the providing of a safe and suffl-
established for all customers of Van Buren Water System effective December L 2003 dent supply of treated water is essential to the well being of the City and its inhab
Meter Size Meter Base Volume Chargers Per 1000 Gallons itants and that an emergency exists with reference to the establishing of rates by
ResidentialJanuary 1,2004,which will prove funding to offset the rate increases for water pur-
.. chased from the City of Fort Smith and improvements.Therefore as this Ordinance
3/4" 4.75 3.20 is necessary for the health,safety,and welfare of the City and its inhabitants this
1" 7.75 • 3.20 Ordinance shall be of full force and effect as of the date of its adoption and shall be
1 1/2" 15.65 3,20 implemented as of the dates set forth in the Ordinance.
2" 27.50 ' 3,20 PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 24th dayof November,2003.
Meter Size Meter Base' Volume Charges Per 1000 Gallons APPROVED:
Commercial •
• MAYOR JOHN RIGGS
3/4" 4.75 2.68 ' ATTEST.
'1" 8.95 2.68 ,BARBIE CURTIS •
1 1/2" 19.75 2.68CITY CLERK
2" 29.65 2.68 Published in the November 29,2003 issue of the Press Argus-Courier
3" 65.50 2.68 ,
4". 125.75 2.68
Meter Size Meter Base Volume Charges Per 1000 Gallons
Industrial
Next on the agenda was a recommendation by the Boards and Commissions. The Fairview Cemetery Board
recommended Joe Smith to serve another term. His term will expire in December 2003. Motion was made by
Alderman Moore and seconded 1w Alderman Parker to accept the recommendation. The Council followed with a
unanimous vote.
Next the Western Arkansas Regional Solid Waste Management Board recommended Morvan Wiley to serve
another term. Motion was made by Alderman Moore and seconded 1w Alderman Parker 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 Dodd to appropriate the sum of $965,233:02 to pay expenses and salaries for October 2003, presented by
the City Clerk Treasurer. 1,he Council followed with a unanimous vote.
CIF. B b 6.3 1 B•0 5 + CITY OF VAN EDREN PAGE: 1
94,415•01 + TRIAL BALANCE
LIB 2.946.43 + AS OF: OCTOBER 31ST, 2003
014 1 .553•53 +
0004 *** MONTH TO DATE *** *** YEAR TO DATE ***
965,233-02 * iT NAME DEBITS CREDITS DEBITS CREDITS
ASSETS
1000 Petty Cash 0.00 200.00
1020 Cash in Bank 42,368.93 158,048.08
1020.10 Cash in Bank - Sales Tax City 0.00 0.00
1020.18 Cash in Bank - PD Co Tax 15,699.59 32,125.42
1020.19 Cash in Bank - FD Co Tax 65,346.59 17,892.36 '.
1020.27 Cash in Bank - Levee 0.00 2,157.17 pppp
1020.31 Cash in Bank - Parks & Rec 2,459.49 12,577.95 g
1020.51 Cash in Bank - Cemetery 69.55 2,587.32 .
1020.91 Cash in Bank - Cap Imp 41,438.11 160,277.18 &
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 5.02 48,494.65
1040.91 Investments - Cap Imp 1,991.46 905,871.87
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
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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 ft
2100 Life Ins. of Georgia Payable 0.00 0.00
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f.
2130 Garnishments Payable 0.00 0.00
2135 R. Allen Trust #502355610 0.00 0.00 1.
2140 United Way Payable 0.00 0.00 $.
2150 Parks & Rec. F.O.D. 5.00 105.00
2160 Pre-Paid Legal Services 0.00 0.00
2170 F.O.P. 0.00 i 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 24.12 24.12
2220 Social Security Tax W/H 0.00 6.20
Next Police, Fire, Building Inspector, District Court and En6neer Reports were presented for filing.
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: 30 p.m.
APPROVED: IT
ATTESTED:
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