08 August 2015 Regular MINUTES OF THE VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 17, 2015
The City Council of the City of Van Buren, Arkansas met at 5:30 p.m. Monday, August
17, 2015 at City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Freeman. On roll call, the
following Council members answered as their names were called: Alderman Parker, Petty,
Moore, Swaim, Dodd and Sparkman. City Clerk-Treasurer Barbie Curtis and City Attorney
Candice Settle were present. This made a total of nine (9)present. A quorum was declared.
The invocation was given by Mrs. Candice A. Settle of the Van Buren School Board.
Next, Mayor Freeman led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Next, Mayor Freeman asked to adopt the minutes of the Council Meeting on July 20,
2015. Alderman Parker made a motion to approve the minutes. Alderman Swaim seconded the
motion. On roll call, the following Council members voted aye: Alderman Parker, Petty,
Moore, Swaim, Dodd and Sparkman. The following voted nay: none.
On the agenda next was to consider A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO PURCHASE A CERTAIN VEHICLE FOR THE CITY OF VAN
BUREN STREET DEPARTMENT, THROUGH THE STATE PURCHASE
CONTRACT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. The Clerk read the Resolution in its
entirety. Mayor Freeman asked if there was any discussion. Mayor Freeman noted that
this will be put in rotation and push all other trucks down and the bottom truck will be
sold in the street equipment sale. Alderman Petty asked if the state bid was a
predetermined price. Mayor Freeman replied that the state puts out requests for bids for
every commodity and equipment out there. Alderman Dodd seconded by Alderman
Swaim moved that the Resolution be adopted. On the Clerk's calling the roll, the
following vote resulted: Ayes—Alderman Parker, Petty, Moore, Swaim, Dodd and
Sparkman. Nays—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 8-1-2015
CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. D- -2015
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS,AND A RESOLUTION TO BE ENTITLED.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
PURCHASE A CERTAIN VEHICLE FOR THE CITY OF
VAN BUREN STREET DEPARTMENT, THROUGH THE
STATE PURCHASE CONTRACT; AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren is in need of a certain vehicle for the City of Van Buren Street
Department;and
WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren,utilizing street funds,desires to purchase(1)2016 Dodge Ram
2500 Crew Cab Tradesman 4x4 for the price of$30,903.00,fully equipped,as set forth in
attachment"A"hereto;and
WHEREAS, the City is authorized to waive the expense and time of bidding by purchasing such
vehicle though the state purchase contract,pursuant to ARK.CODE ANN.§19-11-
249,and the City has decided that it is in its best interest to purchase the above listed
vehicle via the 2015 Arkansas State Contract,Award No.SP-15-0011.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS,THAT:
SECTION 1: The Street Department of the City of Van Buren, Arkansas is in need of the vehicle
set forth above.
SECTION 2: Said vehicle is to be purchased via the 2015 Arkansas State Contract,Award No.SP-15-
0011,from Landers Chrysler Dodge Jeep for the total sum of$30,903.00.
SECTION 3: The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized by the City Council for the City of
Van Buren to execute all documents, contracts, and agreements necessary to
effectuate this action.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the City of Van Buren Arkansas,by its City Council,did
pass,approve,and adopt,by a vote of W for and C against the foregoing Resolution at its
meeting held on the 17th day of August 2015.
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Robert D.Freeman
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ATTESTED:
APP It,• FORM:
Barbie Curtis Candice A.Settle
City Clerk/Treasurer City Attorney
On the agenda next was to consider AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE
NO.39-1981 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING PROCEDURAL RULES FOR
COUNCIL MEETINGS OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS; DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. The Clerk read the Ordinance in its
entirety. Alderman Dodd moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on its
second reading. The motion was seconded by Alderman Parker. The council followed with a
unanimous vote. The Clerk then read the Ordinance the second time.
Alderman Parker moved that the rules be further suspended and the Ordinance placed on
the third and final reading. The motion was seconded by Alderman Petty. The council followed
with a unanimous vote. 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 Petty to adopt the Ordinance. On the Clerk's
calling the roll, the following vote resulted: Ayes—Alderman Parker, Petty, Moore, Swaim,
Dodd and Sparkman.Nays—none. 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 Parker and seconded by Alderman Swaim, that the
emergency clause be adopted. On the Clerk's calling the roll,the following vote resulted: Ayes
—Alderman Parker, Petty, Moore, Swaim, Dodd and Sparkman. Nays—none.
The Mayor then declared the Ordinance passed and signed same in open Council, duly
attested by the City Clerk.
THE ORDINANCE WAS GIVEN THE NUMBER 9-2015
CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS
ORDINANCE NO 61 -2015
BE IT ENALII:D BY THE CITY COUNCIL,FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS,AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO.39-1981 FOR
THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING PROCEDURAL RULES
FOR COUNCIL MEETINGS OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren,Arkansas,is duly incorporated under the laws of the State of
Arkansas,with all powers,authority and duties of a city of the first class;and
WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren has adopted the procedural rules for the City Council of the City
of Van Buren to include a regular meeting time(Ordinance No. 39-1981);and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Council to amend the meeting time from 7:00 P.M.to 5:30
P.M.on the third Monday of each month.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1: The meeting time for the regular City Council meetings shall be established at 5:30 P.M.
on the third Monday of each month.
SECTION 2:Due to the need to promptly implement this revised meeting time,an emergency
is hereby declared to exist and this Ordinance shall be in full force from and after the
date of its passage and approval.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the City of Van Buren,Arkansas,by its City Council,did pass,approve,
and adopt,by a vote of G for and 0 against,the foregoing Ordinance at its regular meeting held on the
I71h day of August 2015.
Robert D.F
Mayor
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Barbie Curtis C...cc 7 ettle
City Clerk/Treasurer ity Attorney
On the agenda next was to consider AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. 5-1997, REQUIRING SIDEWALKS IN NEW CONSTRUCTION,REMODELING,
RENOVATING AND/OR RECONSTRUCTION OF EXISTING PROPERTY WHEN
50% OR MORE OF THE CRAWFORD COUNTY ASSESSOR'S ASSESSED VALUE OF
THE STRUCTURE IS BEING REPLACED OR REMODELED; SETTING
SPEIFICATIONS FOR THE SIDEWALKS,AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. The Clerk
read the Ordinance in part. Alderman Swaim moved that the rules be suspended and the
Ordinance be placed on its second reading. The motion was seconded by Alderman Sparkman.
The council followed with a unanimous vote. The Clerk then read the Ordinance 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. The council
followed with a unanimous vote. The Clerk then read the Ordinance the third and final time.
The Mayor asked if there was any discussion. Mayor Freeman noted that City Attorney Candice
Settle, Alderman Petty and Joe Hurst attended the meetings and Scott Morgan led the charge. He
also thanked Scott Morgan for his effort on his last project here in Van Buren before their move
to Dallas.
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 Parker, Petty, Moore, Swaim,
Dodd and Sparkman. Nays—none. 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 passed and signed same in open Council, duly
attested by the City Clerk.
THE ORDINANCE WAS GIVEN THE NUMBER 10-2015
ORDINANCE NUMBER 10-2015 CONTINUED
CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS f. Forming: All forms shall be set vertical,with enough support as not to bulge.
Forms and sub-grade shall be thoroughly wetted before placing concrete.
ORDINANCE NO. -2015, Expansion joints shall be''A inch in width of a rubberized compound the
entire depth of the concrete separating each section of sidewalk.Each
section of sidewalk shall not exceed 55 feet in length.Control joints shall
be cut to a depth of 1/3 the thickness of the concrete.Control joints must
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL,FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS,AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED: be cut using a tool with a minimum of a I-inch blade.Control joints must
be cut during placement and finishing.
g. Finish: A wooden float will be used to level the concrete.It shall be
trowelled smooth,with a light broom finish,broomed perpendicular to
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 5-1997,
REQUIRING SIDEWALKS IN NEW CONSTRUCTION, the walk to produce a faintly scored surface.All edges shall be edged
REMODELING,RENOVATING AND/OR RECONSTRUCTION with an edging tool.
h. Curing: All concrete shall be wet cured for a minimum of three(3)days,or
OF EXISTING PROPERTY WHEN 50% OR MORE OF THE
CRAWFORD COUNTY ASSESSOR'S ASSESSED VALUE OF use an approved curing compound.
THE STRUCTURE IS BEING REPLACED OR REMODELED; i. Clean-Up: All excess dirt and construction materials shall be removed from
SETTING SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE SIDEWALKS,AND FOR the site.The street right-of-way shall be dressed,then sodded,or
OTHER PURPOSES.
seeded with grass,as needed.
WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren desires to require the construction of sidewalks in new residential, j. Approval: Every section of sidewalk shall be inspected by the City Building
commercial,and industrial construction,and remodeling and/or Inspector or Street Department Superintendent before placing any
hag reconstruction of existing concrete.
properties when 50%or more of the Crawford County Assessor's assessed value of the -
property is being replaced and/or remodeled;and k. Deviations:Any deviation to the specification contained in this document
shall be approved by the City of Van Buren Planning Department.
- I. Time of Construction:Sidewalks for streets interior to a subdivision shall be
WHEREAS, the requirement of sidewalks will protect the health and safety of the residents of the City _ completed:
of Van Buren,Arkansas;and (i) Before the issuance of building permits for eighty percent(80%)
of the lots on the block.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission m. Continuity:Sidewalks a public hearing on this issue and voted to recommend shall not be installed in such a manner that they conflict
this Ordinance to the City Council of the City of Van Buren for approval. with or are obstructed by power lines,telephone poles,fire
hydrants,traffic/street signs,mail boxes,trees,buildings,barriers,
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF light poles,or any other structure.Where encroachment is
VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS,THAT: necessary,the minimum unobstructed width of the sidewalk shall
be at least four(4)feet.The grades of sidewalks shall be such that
SECTION I: Sidewalks shall be installed according to city standards and specifications,as abrupt changes of the grades greater than eight percent(8%)are
adopted by the City Council herein and as amended,along both sides of all streets not encountered.When there is an existing or anticipated
obstruction,the sidewalk shall be installed around the object and
in all new residential subdivisions,and along one or both sides of all streets,as is
applicable,in all other new commercial and industrial development shall provide the required sidewalk width.
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o. Acceptance:Acceptance of the sidewalk section by the City shall be upon
SECTION 2: Sidewalks shall be installed when remodeling of existing residential,commercisl issuance of the certificate of occupancy for the structure or the lot
weere the sidewalk ise installed.uo multiple lots are purchasedkfrom
and industrial structures meet or exceed 50%of the Crawford County Assessor's
the developer,by one party,but not built upon,sidewalk
assessed value of the structure. construction shall be built for each lot.
SECTION 3: Where exceptional topographic conditions or other extraordinary situations or SECTION 5: The attached City of Van Buren sidewalk standard drawings and standard cross-
conditions of a piece of property prohibit sidewalks from being constructed in sections are hereby adopted.
accordance with city standards and specifications,a variance may be applied for
SECTION 6: Any prior ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby
through the Planning Commission in accordance with the procedures for
repealed. Ordinance No.5-1997 is not repealed,only modified as set forth specifically
requesting a variance in the VanBuren Zoning Code.
herein.
SECTION 4: Previous standards for sidewalks adopted pursuant to Ordinance No.5-1997 are SECTION 7: The various provisions and parts of this Ordinance are hereby declared to be
hereby modified as follows: severable,and if any section or part of a section,or any provision or part of a
provision herein,is declared to be unconstitutional,inappropriate,or invalid by
Sidewalk Specifications for Van Buren,Arkansas: any court of competent jurisdiction,such holding shall not invalidate or affect the
remainder of this Ordinance and to that extent the provisions hereto are declared
a. All work shall be performed in conformance with the latest American to be severable.
Concrete Institute specifications,the latest Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code,and with the attached City of Van _
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the City of Van Buren,Arkansas,by its City Council,did pass,
Buren sidewalk standard drawings and standard cross-sections.
b. Concrete: Shall be Portland,having a compression strength of 3,500 lbs.per approve,and adopt,by a vote of In for and Q against the foregoing Ordinance at its regular meeting
square inch in 28 days and 3-6%air entrained.No additional water may held on this 17'''day of August 2015.
be added at the job site.An admixture may be added to improve the
workability.
c. Depth: Not less than four(4)inches thick.
Rd. Width: Sidewalk shall be a minimum of five(5)feet in width and shall be M art .F _
Mayor
built inside the city right-of--way. Greenspace shall be within the
remaining area between defined sidewalk and curb.
e. Sub-grade: Sub-soil shall be compacted to 95%standard proctor density or per ATTESTED: a" r 1 ! ORM:
the approval of the City building inspector.A density test shall , ' V
be taken at a frequency no less than one(1)per lot or one(1)every � � t •r,
eighty(80)linear feet,whichever is greater. Barbie Curtis`''�'t. Candice A.Settle
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City Clerk/Treasurer City Attorney
On the agenda next was to consider AN ORDINANCE MAKING AN ELECTION TO
ALLOW SURVIVOR BENEFITS FOR SPOUSES WHO REMARRY UNDER THE
LOCAL FIRE PENSION FUND; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES. The Clerk read the Ordinance in its entirety. Alderman Sparkman moved that the
rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on its second reading. The motion was
seconded by Alderman Parker. The council followed with a unanimous vote. The Clerk then
read the Ordinance the second time.
Alderman Dodd moved that the rules be further suspended and the Ordinance placed on
the third and final reading. The motion was seconded by Alderman Sparkman. The council
followed with a unanimous vote. The Clerk then read the Ordinance the third and final time.
The Mayor asked if there was any discussion. Mayor Freeman explained that the city has two
fire pension funds, the old local plan and LOPFI, which LOPFI administers both. As of now, we
only have about seven or eight firemen still on the old local plan. Alderman Dodd asked if the
fire and police were ok with this change. Fire Chief Jerry McAdoo replied that all remaining
firemen from the old local plan are ok with this change. Mayor Freeman clarified that this will
only affect the firemen that are still on the old local plan and will not affect any firemen on the
new LOPFI plan as well as any police officers.
The Mayor then put the question, "Shall the Ordinance pass?" Motion was made by
Alderman Parker and seconded by Alderman Sparkman to adopt the Ordinance. On the Clerk's
calling the roll,the following vote resulted: Ayes—Alderman Parker, Petty, Moore, Swaim,
Dodd and Sparkman.Nays—none. 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 Swaim and seconded by Alderman Moore, that the
emergency clause be adopted. On the Clerk's calling the roll, the following vote resulted: Ayes
—Alderman Parker, Petty, Moore, Swaim, Dodd and Sparkman. Nays—none.
The Mayor then declared the Ordinance passed and signed same in open Council, duly
attested by the City Clerk.
THE ORDINANCE WAS GIVEN THE NUMBER 11-2015
CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS SECTION 2: The City Council recogoim.s that the Arkansas Local Police and Fire Retirement
ORDINANCE NO. j1-2015 System(LOPFI)is the administrator of the Local Fire Pension Fund(Local Plan).
Therefore, the Chief Administrative Officer is hereby authorized to provide
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL,FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, LOPFI an approved copy of the Ordinance approving the election for this Local
ARKANSAS,AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED Plan. To ensure equity for all eligible participants of the Local Plan,the effective
date for this election shall be January 1,2015.
AN ORDINANCE MAKING AN ELECTION TO ALLOW SECTION 3:It is the intent of the City Council and it is hereby ordained that the provisions of
SURVIVOR BENEFITS FOR SPOUSES WHO REMARRY this Ordinance be codified into the Code of Ordinances of Van Buren,Arkansas
UNDER THE LOCAL FIRE PENSION FUND;DECLARING and the sections thereof may be re-numbered and re-lettered as necessary to
AN EMERGENCY;AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. accomplish such intention.
WHEREAS, Arkansas Code Annotated §24-11-105 authorizes municipalities to elect to SECTION 4: Due to the need to promptly implement this election for the Local Plan,an
allow spouses who remarry after they begin receiving benefits under the Local emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Ordinance shall be in full force
Firemen's Relief and Pension Fund to continue receiving survivor benefits;and from and after the date of its passage and approval.
WHEREAS, the City Council desires that spouses who remarry after they begin receiving IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the Ci
benefits to continue receiving survivor benefits. City of Van Buren,Arkansas,by its City Council,did
pass,approve,and adopt,by a vote of�( for and Q against,the foregoing Ordinance at its
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE regular meeting held on the 17 h day of August 2015.
CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS,THAT:
SECTION 1:The City Council hereby authorizes the election pursuant to A.C.A.Section 24-11-
105 to allow surviving spouses who remarry after they begin receiving retirement
benefits to continue to receive survivor benefits. This election is intended to Robert D.Freeman
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ensure an eligible surviving spouse of a retired member of the Local Fire Pension Fund will continue to receive the monthly retirement benefit the surviving sponseATTESTED: gilt - TO FORM:
was otherwise entitled to after remarriage.
AIVAlet GJ � s III
Barbie Curtis Candice A.Settle
City Clerk/Treasurer - City Attorney
Next, the council voted to adopt a Look Back Period for the Affordable Health
Care Act. Mayor Freeman explained that the Affordable Health Care Act requires
insurance to be provided for all full time employees if you have more than fifty
employees. He also stated that the definition of a full time employee is someone who
averages over thirty(30) worked hours per week. The purpose of the look back period is
to at the end of the period look back over the entire period and evaluate if there were any
employees that should have been covered on insurance. A motion was made by Alderman
Petty and seconded by Alderman Swaim to set the period for January 1 to December 31.
The council followed with a unanimous vote.
Next on the agenda was Boards and Commissions. The Van Buren A&P
Commission recommended the reappointment of Debbie Foliart to serve another four
year term. Alderman Parker seconded by Alderman Petty made a motion to grant the
nominations. The Council followed with a unanimous vote.
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Next on the agenda was the Financial Statement. Motion was made by Alderman
Dodd and seconded by Alderman Swaim to appropriate the sum of$ 1,262,570.44 to pay
expenses and salaries for July 2015,presented by the City Clerk. The Council followed
with a unanimous vote. .
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AS OF:: ,t1LI Jrbr, 2b15
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"' 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 68,088.97
266,004.11
1020.01 Cash In Bank-Ins. Reimb. 0.00
0.00 0**
1020.03 Cash In Bank-ASP'sswalmart Gra 0.00
79.24
1020.04 Veterans' Memorial-Act 934 0.00
10,290.01 ,061 ,963•06+
1020.05 2009 Byrne Recovery Grant 0.00
0.000
1020.06 2009 Byrne Grant 0.00 0.00 1 ,867•63+
1020.07 2007 Byrne Grant 0.00 0.00 109,407-99+
1020.08 Cash in Bank- Storm Damage 0.00
0.00 35 +
1020.09 District Cout Grant-Mediation 0.00
86,356-21 +
25.00
1020.10 Cash in Bank - HDC
244.75 1,123.41
1020.11 Cash in Bank-KVBB 1,700.00 3,400.00 2;075-55+
1020.12 Emergency Management Fund 0.00 0.00 006
I 1020.13 Cash In Bank-ACT 833 20,890.73
148,245.00 1 ,262,570•44*
1020.14 Court Automation-District 1,161.36
74,639.08
1020.15 Cash in Bank-ACT 1314 0.00
0.00
1020.16 AR Dept of Rural Services 0.00
0.00
1020.17 New Police Dept 0.00
1,476.18
1020.18 Cash in Bank - PD Co Tax
4,343.76
40,326.47 •
1020.19 Cash in Bank - FD Co Tax 23,681.78
136,456.20
1020.20 Cash In Bank-Erosion Control 200.00
17,500.00
1020.21 Cash in Bank-CPAcademy 0.00
101.19
1020.22 Cash In Bank-PEG Grant 0.00
10,000.00
1020.27 Cash in Bank - Levee 2,450.00
9,039.93
1020.28 Marina Repairs 0.00
10,495.60 ,
1020.29 Property Maintenance-Scrap 0.00
64.9
1020.30 Field of Dreams-Equipment 96.60
294.94
1020.31 Cash in Bank- Parks & Rec 0.00
1020.32 GIF 136.72 _
24,910.99 89.43 ,
1020.33 Cash in Bank-Yard Waste 6,046.27
163,630.57
1020.51 Cash in Bank- Cemetery 2,658.58
3,626.66
1020.91 Cash in Bank- Cap Imp
8,272.32 1,019,903.13 £'
1040 Investments 'g.j.
0.00 0.00
1040.10 Investments - Sales Tax City 0.00
0.00
1040.18 Investments - PD Co Tax 0.00
0.00
1 1040.19 Investments - FD Co Tax 0.00
0.00
1040.27 Investments - Levee 0.00
0.00 •
1040.31 Investments - Parks s Rec 0.00
0.00
1040.51 Investments - Cemetery 0.00
38,752.59
1040.91 Investments - Cap Imp 154.29
375,590.86
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
1520 Due from Street Fund 0.49
0.49
1540 Due From Library Fund 0.00 0.00
0.00 •
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Next Police, Fire, Building Inspector, Public Works/Planning, and Ambulance Reports
were presented for filing. There being no further questions or changes, the reports were filed as
submitted.
Next on the agenda was Miscellaneous and General Discussion. The council had a
request from First Baptist Church to close Cherry Street between 12th and 13th Streets on August
19th from 5:30-8:00 pm. Motion was made by Alderman Sparkman and seconded by Alderman
Parker to approve the request. The council followed with a unanimous vote.
Mayor Freeman asked the council for a special called council meeting on September 28th
to discuss worker's compensation policy, health insurance, and catastrophic leave policy.
Mayor then mentioned the Washington Street project was advertised last Satruday and
will be advertised again this Saturday. After that we will open up bids and possibly have another
special council meeting to approve those bids. Also, 28th Street paving was complete a couple of
weeks ago.
Jason Lansdell who resides at 1303 North Hills Boulevard appeared before the council
regarding drainage issues. Mayor Freeman informed Mr. Lansdell that the problems lies in pipes
that are not the city's. He explained that the city can rip out the old pipe and leave Mr. Lansdell
with a ditch for drainage, but a new pipe cannot be reinstalled because there is nowhere to pipe it
to. Mr. Lansdell mentioned that if the city removes his pipe then the pipe would have to be
removed all the way down the street across four other properties. City Attorney Candice Settle
did advise that although the city does not have a high risk of litigation for this issue, if Mr.
Lansdell was to just rip up his pipe and caused a drainage issue with one of his neighbors,then
he could be subject to litigation. Mayor Freeman agreed that removing just Mr. Lansdell's pipes
would not be a wise decision and encouraged Mr. Lansdell to speak to his neighbors regarding
having all the pipes removed.
There being no further business, motion was made by Alderman Parker and seconded by
Alderman Dodd to adjourn. The Council followed with a unanimous vote. The meeting
adjourned at 6:16 p.m.
ATTESTED: AP 'RO D:
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CITY CLERK-TREASURER MAYOR