12 December 2003 Special •
MINUTES OF THE VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
HELD DECEMBER 09, 2003
A special called meeting of the City Council of the City of Van Buren, Arkansas met at 6:00 p.m., on Tuesday,
December 09, 2003 at City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor John Riggs, presiding officer. Council
members present were Alderman Swaim, Parker, Moore, Dodd, Spoon and Barker. City Clerk Barbie Curtis and
City Attorney Candice Settle were also present. This made a total of nine (9)present. A quorum was declared.
The Mayor ordered spread upon the minutes, the "NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING, CERTIFICATE OF
SERVICE OF NOTICE AND THE WAIVER OF REGULAR NOTICE OF AND CONSENT TO SPECIAL
MEETING."
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING TO THE CITY COUNCILMEN
OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
Notice is hereby given that a Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Van
Buren, Arkansas, will be held at the Municipal Complex at 6:00 P.M. on December 9,
2003, for the following purpose:
1. USA Truck Request to Participate in the Advantage Arkansas
Program (Formerly the Arkansas Enterprise Zone Program).
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JOHN RIBS, MOR
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE OF NOTICE
I, Barbie Curtis, the duly appointed qualified and acting City Clerk-Treasurer of the
City of Van Buren, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, that on the 9th day of December, 2003, I served
a true copy of the foregoing Notice of Special Meeting to each and every Councilman
of the City of Van Buren, Arkansas, by handing a copy to each, in the manner provided
in the By-Laws.
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BARBIE CURTIS, CITY:CLERK-TREASURER
WAIVER OF REGULAR NOTICE OF AND CONSENT TO SPECIAL MEETING
We, the undersigned City Councilmen of the City of Van Buren, Arkansas, do hereby
accept service of the NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING waiving any and all irregularities
in such Service and in such Notice and Consent agree at the said City Councilmen
of the City of Van Buren, Arkansas, shall meet at - time an place named in such
Notice and for purposes stated therein.
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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING TO THE CITY COUNCILMEN
OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
Notice is hereby given that a Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Van
Buren, Arkansas, will be held at the Municipal Complex at 6:00 P.M. on December 9,
2003, for the following purpose:
1. USA Truck Request to Participate in the Advantage Arkansas
Program (Formerly the Arkansas Enterprise Zone Program).
JOHN RI6diS, OR
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE OF NOTICE
I, Barbie Curtis, the duly appointed qualified and acting City Clerk-Treasurer of the
City of Van Buren, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, that on the 9th day of December, 2003, I served
a true copy of the foregoing Notice of Special Meeting to each and every Councilman
of the City of Van Buren, Arkansas, by handing a copy to each, in the manner provided
in the By-Laws.
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BARBIE CURTIS, CITYCLERK-TREASURER
WAIVER OF REGULAR NOTICE OF AND CONSENT TO SPECIAL MEETING
We, the undersigned City Councilmen of the City of Van Buren, Arkansas, do hereby
accept service of the NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING waiving any and all irregularities
in such Service and in such Notice and Consent agree at the said City Councilmen
of the City of Van Buren, Arkansas, shall meet at • gime an place named in such
Notice and for purposes stated therein.
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On the agenda was to consider a RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VAN
BUREN, ARKANSAS CERTIFYING LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENDORSEMENT OF USA TRUCK,INC.
TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TAX BACK PROGRAM(AS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 15-4-2706(d)OF
THE CONSOLIDATED INCENTIVE ACT OF 2003. The Clerk read the Resolution in its entirety. Alderman
Swaim seconded by Alderman Moore, moved that the Resolution be adopted. The question was put by the Mayor
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 then declared the Resolution duly passed and signed same in open Council, duly attested to by the
City Clerk.
THE RESOLUTION WAS GIVEN THE NUMBER 12-1-2003
CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. I - I--2003
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS CERTIFYING LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENDORSEMENT OF USA
TRUCK, INC. TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TAX BACK PROGRAM (AS
AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 15-4-2706(d) OF THE CONSOLIDATED
INCENTIVE ACT OF 2003).
WHEREAS, in order to be considered for participation in the Tax Back Program,
the local government must endorse a business to participate in the Tax Back Program and
benefit from the sales and use tax refunds as provided in the Consolidated Incentive Act
of 2003; and
WHEREAS, said endorsement must be made on specific form available from the
Arkansas Department of Economic Development;and
WHEREAS, USA Truck, Inc., located at 3200 Industrial Park Road, Van Buren,
Arkansas 72956 has sought to participate in the program and more specifically has
requested benefits accruing from the expansion of the specific facility; and
WHEREAS, USA Truck, Inc., has agreed to furnish the local government all
necessary information for compliance.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS,THAT:
SECTION 1: USA Truck, Inc., be endorsed by the City Council of the City of Van
Buren, Arkansas for benefits from the sales & use tax refunds as
provided by Section 15-4-2706(d)of the Consolidated Incentive Act of
2003.
SECTION 2: The Department of Finance and Administration is not authorized to
refund local sales and use taxes to USA Truck,Inc.
SECTION 3: This resolution shall take effect immediately.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS Iti-k DAY OF DECEER,2003.
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CITY CLERK/TREASURER
There being no further business, motion was made by Alderman Parker and seconded by Alderman Swaim to
adjourn. The Council members followed with a unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 6:04 p.m.
APPROVED:
ATTESTED:
MAYOR
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CITY CLERK-TREASURER