04 April 2017 Special MINUTES OF THE VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
HELD APRIL 6, 2017
A special called meeting of the City Council of the City of Van Buren, Arkansas met at
5:30 p.m., on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Freeman.
Council members present were Alderman Kneeland, Petty, Moore, Swaim, Wood and Sparkman. City
Clerk-Treasurer Phyllis Thomas 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
AND WAIVER OF REGULAR NOTICE OF AND CONSENT TO SPECIAL MEETING."
On the agenda next was to consider A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS AND
CRAWFORD COUNTY, ARKANSAS REGARDING THE OPERATIONAL EXPENSES
OF THE CRAWFOD COUNTY DISTRICT COURT AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. The
Clerk read the Resolution in its entirety. Mayor Freeman asked if there was any discussion.
Judge Baker and Mayor Freeman explained briefly of the burden on the court using the new state
software and the appreciativeness to the Quorum Court for working with the city to ease that
burden. Alderman Swaim seconded by Alderman Moore moved that the Resolution be adopted.
On the Clerk's calling the roll, the following vote resulted: Ayes—Alderman Moore, Swaim,
Wood, Sparkman, Kneeland and Petty. 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 4-1-2017
CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. 4 - 1 -2017
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS,A RESOLUTION TO BE ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
WITH THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS AM) CRAWFORD
COUNTY, ARKANSAS REGARDING THE OPERATIONAL
EXPENSES OF THE CRAWFORD COUNTY DISTRICT COURT AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution 12-1-2016 an interlocal agreement was entered into
between the City of Van Buren and the governing body of Crawford County,
Arkansas,concerning the contribution to the operational expenses of the
Crawford County District Court by Crawford County;and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City of Van Buren,Arkansas to amend said agreement to include
funding for an additional District Court clerk.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION 1: The City of Van Buren,Arkansas approves the attached addendum to the
interlocal agreement with Crawford County,Arkansas concerning the
contribution to the operational expenses of the Crawford County District
Court.
SECTION 2: The Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute the attached
interlocal agreement concerning contribution to the operational expenses of the Crawford
County District Court and are further authorized to execute any and all documents
necessary to effectuate this purpose.A copy of said addendum is attached hereto as
Exhibit"A"and incorporated herein as if set out word for word.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the City of Van Buren,Arkansas,by its City Council,did pass,
approve,and adopt,by a vote of (.o for and 0 against,the foregoing Resolution at its Special Meeting
held on the 6"'day of April 2017.
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Robert D.
Mayor
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City Clerk/Treasurer City Attorney
There being no further business, motion was made by Alderman Wood seconded by
Alderman Sparkman to adjourn. The Council followed with a unanimous vote. The meeting
adjourned at 5:45 p.m.
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