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12 December 2018 Regular MINUTES OF THE VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 17,2018 The City Council of the City of Van Buren, Arkansas met at 5:30 p.m. Monday, December 17, 2018 at City Ilan. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Freeman. On roll call, the following Council members answered as their names were called: Council Member Wood, Sparkman, Kneeland, Petty,Moore and Swaim. City Clerk-Treasurer Phyllis Thomas and City Attorney Candice Settle were present. This made a total of nine (9) present. A quorum was declared. The invocation was given by Mayor Bob Freeman. Mayor Freeman then led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Freeman presented a key to the city to Council Member David Moore for his 30 plus years of service to the City of Van Buren. Next, Council Member Alan Swaim presented Mayor Bob Freeman with a key to the city for his 12 years of service. Mayor Freeman then asked to adopt the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting on November 26, 2018. Council Member Sparkman made a motion to approve the minutes. Council Member Petty seconded the motion. On roll call, the following Council members voted aye: Council Member Sparkman, Kneeland, Petty. Moore, Swaim and Wood. The following voted nay: none. On the agenda next was to consider A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019. The Clerk read the Resolution in its entirety. Mayor Freeman asked if there was any discussion. Mayor Freeman stated this was the same budget that was provided at the November council meeting and as he said then the only major changes was the retirement aspect for the new School Resource Officers. Council Member Swaim seconded by Council Member Kneeland moved that the Resolution be adopted. On the Clerk's calling the roll, the following vote resulted: Ayes—Council Member Sparkman, Kneeland, Petty,Moore, Swaim and Wood. 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 12-1-2018 CIIY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS RESOLUTION NO.)a - ) -2018 1311 IT ENACTED BY TI IE CITY COUNCIL,FOR DIE CITY OF VAN BUREN ARKANSAS.A RESOLUTION TO BE ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31,2019. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS,IIIAT: SECTION I; The 2019 Proposed Expenditures of 516.087,156.00 (Sixteen Million, Eighty-Seven 'Thousand, One hundred Fifty-Six Dollars) is hereby appropriated and a copy of said Budget is attached hereto and made a part hereof. SECTION 2: The appropriations made herein include additional pay for Holidays for all aeents, servants and employees of the City of Van Buren including, but not limited to, uniformed employee, as provided for by the laws of the State of Arkansas. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the City at Van Buren,Arkansas,by its City Council, did pass,approve.and adopt,by a vote of to for and Cu against the foregoing Resolution at its regular meeting held on the 17th day of December 2018. Roby g. Mayor ATTESTED: APP OVED': STOEORN: Ph the Thomas Candice A.Settle City Clerk/Treasurer City Attorney On the agenda next was to consider A RESOLUTION RELATING TO SIGNATURE CARDS FOR TILE CITY OF VAN BUREN. The Cleric read the Resolution in its entirety. Mayor Freeman asked if there was any discussion. There was none. Council Member Wood seconded by Council Member Petty moved that the Resolution be adopted. On the Clerk's calling the roll, the following vote resulted: Ayes —Council Member Sparkman, Kneeland, Petty.Moore, Swaim and Wood. 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 TBE NUMBER 12-2-2018 CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS RESOLUTION NI0)�Et O -2011i HT IT ENACTED BY THECITY CCR NCIL FOR THE CITY OF VAN B11FFN, ARKANSAS,A RESOIUTION TO BE ENTFITX.R A RESOLErf ION RELA FDVC TO SIGNA'I'IIRE CARDS FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN. WHEREAS, Mater Bob['Rieman will he lea)i,g his paidoii effective Dezember 31.2018.and RTIEREAS, Wm-Elect Joe Hut st will be scorn m to the position of Mayor effective lamer) 1, 2019:and wfIIRE45 lto Y. i e sate o : individualsd -has nofoods deposited b d-s hy the City of Van Ho.eqArkansas;and WITRLA5, tt isoho authorize _ of certain individuals/or entry into Safety Deposit Box BMW now lined by thCN of Van B Von BuTn, 1kaasv or leased by Orem in the future NOW,TIIEREFORE,Er IT RESOLVED BY TILE CITE COUNCIL OF VAN IIIWEN, ARKANSAS,THTC SEC MON I. Effective jauntily 12019,the said bmdt or hanks are hereby anthodzed to pay out funds on deposits h them fi om rime to tone te1 _ditea ro the City f Van Buren,trlansas upon ne diec den upon saidh k d stenodle any cornbinadon of the Oil'of the felluwout two pet sons Mayor toe Horst(ity CFI k-Treasurer Phyl1¢Thermo Administrative Assistm Jennifer Freud,or Deputy CieClerk Connie Hyatt. SFCrION 2: Effective upon passage ofds lefehrtion,thesaid bat tk cr banks ho J to allow into Safety Deposit Box or H iso liCete in the name oche Cip of Van Buren,Afk sas,by the Mayor Ine Hoist, or the CAA-Cis rkTreattrer Phyllis Mamas. or Ad ministratn'c .sein:mt Iranfer Fro:d,or Depot)City Clerk Connie Hyatt,or by any one of them. SECTION t Mayor Ice Flinn,Cite Clerldtreatitun PhyllisThomas,Administrative Assistantwant Jennifer Frond, d Deputy Ciro Clerk CHyatt are authorized and directed to sign signature earls with Ruh on the bads to carry out the purposes of this Resolution. 8E(IICNi1; The Cit)UCr]; I doectcd to furnish a cop)ofl- R. I - n underlie Seal of die City of WinnBuren,Arkansas, caulk of bunks with whichthe City has ill have Depository arranzements and/a Safer Deposit Boxa. iro id Nd WITNESS a tow of In for mid Van ag BUNA the forrantas,by its eggngF if C regular meeting m apeteett held an the I7th day of Occemb r 2018. oallbk Rehm Mayor ARESTED: ATPlifl VEO AS TOTIOR I: Mw is Th.. Candice se City Clerk CryAetomec On the agenda next was to consider AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING ANI) AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT FOR, AND PURCHASE OF NEW VEHICLES FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT; FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. The Clerk read the Ordinance in its entirety. Council Member Swaim moved that the rules he suspended and the Ordinance be placed on its second reading. The motion was seconded by Council Member Kneeland. The council followed with a unanimous vote. The Cleric then read the Ordinance the second time. Council Member Swaim moved that the rules be further suspended and the Ordinance placed on the third and final reading. The motion was seconded by Council Member Kneeland. The council followed with a unanimous vote. The Clerk then read the Ordinance the third and final time. The N4ayor asked if there was any discussion. Chief Jamie Ilammond explained that the two traverse vehicles are for the School Resource Officer supervisor and a new full time Public Information Officer position, and the remaining six new vehicles are to equip the new SRO's that will be assigned in the spring. The Mayor then put the question, "Shall the Ordinance pass?" Motion was made by Council Member Swaim and seconded by Council Member Moore to adopt the Ordinance. On the Clerk's calling the roll, the following vote resulted: Ayes—Council Member Sparkman, Kneeland, Petty, Moore, Swaim and Wood. 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 Council Member Swaim and seconded by Council Member Kneeland, that the emergency clause be adopted. On the Clerk's calling the roll, the following vote resulted: Ayes—Council Member Sparkman, Kneeland, Petty, Moore, Swaim and Wood. Nays —none. I he Mayor then declared the Ordinance passed and signed same in open Council, duly attested by the City Clerk. 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T h cc - I II Th inaothee Emile n ms to cnJo stet C Yvnr_ story fleet on as Jial_aled ostle:to the attached mate SELfIONs eadCharism Moles a ChaoMms arbized orto he[sachem ld form BE Hen nu':Center dm Vmawc,Arlanme Ecs the tool saw at SL.d 2 Was Mud::tri the attached 9noe On the agenda next was to consider AN ORDINANCE TO ABANDON A PORTION OF UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT IN THE PARK RIDGE AT LEE CREEK ADDITION, INSIDE THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, CRAWFORD COUNTY, ARKANSAS. The Clerk read the Ordinance in its entirety. Council Member Kneeland moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on its second reading. The motion was seconded by Council Member Wood. The council followed with a unanimous vote. The Clerk then read the Ordinance the second lime. Council Member Kneeland moved that the rules he further suspended and the Ordinance placed on the third and final reading. The motion was seconded by Council Member Wood. 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. Council Member Jim Petty questioned a water flow issue if that alley way was closed. City Attorney Candice Settle stated issues were examined and discussed within the Planning Commission meeting and everyone was satisfied with the information given. The Mayor then put the question, "Shall the Ordinance passT' Motion was made by Council Member Wood and seconded by Council Member Kneeland to adopt the Ordinance. On the Clerk's calling the roll, the following vote resulted: Ayes - Council Member Sparkman, Kneeland, Petty, Moore, Swaim and Wood. 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 28-2018 CITY OF VNBURF UU ASSni NOW,NBE EREFORF,BT ORDAINED In IR CITY COUNCII.OF 1118 CITY OF VAN EIDEN,ARK VSAS..ITAT_ ORDINANCE IDC$-2nld MOON I The Ciry nrV an Bu¢2✓kannr.hereby releases,and al antona all AS rightsr MT It ENACTED BY T CIT ME FOR Ere n OP VAN BOBHUH F. -oath the the Rubner l""� and oR ry d. laas:easemen A RKANSAS,AN ORDINANCE TO BE EM1T':n@. I ,mfr germed ere. AN -ANCF TO ABANDON A Forza ONO - O _ - Oce be.: sir Dde l red by the Airy Clerk THE PARK RIDGE AT I FE a shall rel rte NL«Ilan.. e:Jd of the Cumi Clerk onnurhed CwmO. ADDITION, I THE Cm 0l NAN DOREN (RAMMED Arkansas COUNTY,ARKANSAS MiERiFAS a poitinn has beeMet mth the Cuy I by MK had Krt INRIINESSRELLICEOR the iy of VanBuren Alkllisan by es MB Council didy e tO abondhot the,M9 and lame o alae mule the MO fs drinr4 foregoingtenths rn Ordinance atts regmmg Lee eek. enn F .uv-y dembed as 6lm'r Iota held the day tD December If. 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It Dna A.C.A.la.01301 has the authooym Com dvnevvnmti Ss uegmmans(hereof On the agenda next was to consider AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 7-1963 VAN BUREN MUNICIPAL CODE NO. 14.04.01 FOR TIIE PURPOSE OF REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS, AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS,AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. The Clerk read the Ordinance in its entirety. Council Member Kneeland moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance he placed on its second reading. The motion was seconded by Council Member Wood. Che council followed with a unanimous vote. The Clerk then read the Ordinance the second time. Council Member Kneeland moved that the rules be further suspended and the Ordinance placed on the third and final reading. The motion was seconded by Council Member Wood. '1 he 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 Council Member Wood and seconded by Council Member Sparkman to adopt the Ordinance. On the Clerk's calling the roll, the following vote resulted: Ayes—Council Member Sparkman, Kneeland, Petty, Moore, Swaim and Wood. 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. THP: ORDINANCE WAS GIVEN THE NUMBER 29-2018 nn or e,P R,:REN.-uwtNS.e iem.�so�Rru,R R��..n,,.,,x9- �� �.<i-.o0oi0o,(ISO 510 e.u,m, i �_..an Liu El..��2 ARE ANS IE RN IMINAIRL TIE I1F F Ern]10 RN ORDINARIL I TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 1903 ERN B UREN IIIINICM1CODE NO II 0101 FORMIL MIPOR1 OF NIES rautErorte 13E 11 ORDMLI)AND EN%CI ED ER ME nT1 COMM.OE RE7M1111 I:ERIRDI FROM IR IN 1111' CEIR OF VIN IELF CM OF VAN BUIIIIIERICIA1M,THA E. BUREN,AIRERNSAS AMENDING ZOIELRG MAP OF lab [111 OF VAN IIIIRDIN. ARKANSAS. REED FOR 0111ER E l REIMS WI2 of RIMERS .. .. 11bcnorodt lo..Hemanthc.,f. ..nru..„- ,,..,,.'.,., fa c , �..o 'B...r g MpubbRRI „w �.,sst.... RE, .< ,� - - KEIcr RE. R c.,o vv ,Y.G v q "B""u '!""'“""n ""'“ v p vs drt6iEn. .u'tt RTa !1 P""'us uM- Euro')nine. R"rTa 4? f b f>PRL 1 )IRE nodal Di: J PlEllE M.i...a..er EIRIry„,,n On the agenda next was to consider AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 25-1997, TO RECLASSIFY HOGS, GOATS, SHEEP, CATTLE,AND HORSES AS CONDITIONAL USES 1N CERTAIN ZONES, AS SPECIFIED IN THE CITY OF VAN BUREN PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USE LEGEND. The Clerk read the Ordinance in its entirety. Council Member Swaim moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on its second reading. The motion was seconded by Council Member Sparkman. The council followed with a unanimous vote. The Clerk then read the Ordinance the second time. Council Member Swaim moved that the rules be further suspended and the Ordinance placed on the third and final reading. The motion was seconded by Council Member 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 explained that a couple months back someone approached the council about allowing pet pigs in the city, so they formed a working group to look at the repercussions. Mayor Elect and City Planner Joe Hurst went on to say that there was a permitting system in place for goats and sheep, but it wasn't used effectively. By allowing it to be a conditional use that opens up for feedback from potential neighbors during a public hearing. Council Member Jim Petty asked if it was permanent. Mr. Hurst replied no that it was conditional meaning if concerns were raised or stipulations were not met, then it could be revoked. The Mayor then put the question, "Shall the Ordinance pass`?' Motion was made by Council Member Swaim and seconded by Council Member Kneeland to adopt the Ordinance. On the Clerk's calling the roll, the following vote resulted: Ayes—Council Member Sparkman, Kneeland, Petty, Moore, Swaim and Wood. 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 30-2018 OltD1NANCENma»30-2018 CONTINUED AEIVINDITOPIEL PEES IN.110 An EMPES AS SPECIFIE II «m\\ \: \d(\ I \\:/ % /` / its t��_ƒ���, \ i ( rtf \ - /- ' . , 2 » y ��—�/ �±«y y�§ yam) 1±....r.:::•...,-.7.:=:=::::;11 � y ., 6 f § ?«\ � Q---------“=.“.! _f \ j L1 - - / 2 . ; \!y y\ x \\ £2 \ a « / /2t y\r 9 - -___ _ / \ / On the agenda next was to consider AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE VAN BUREN MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 6.08, REGARDING ANIMALS AND FOWL INSIDE THE CITY LIMITS. The Clerk read the Ordinance in its entirety. Council Member Wood moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on its second reading. The motion was seconded by Council Member Kneeland. The council followed with a unanimous vote. The Clerk then read the Ordinance the second time. Council Member Wood moved that the rules be further suspended and the Ordinance placed on the third and final reading. The motion was seconded by Council Member Kneeland.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. City Attorney Candice Settle explained that the current application process is not being utilized and this new system would give more oversight and control where it is needed. Council Member Jim Petty asked how the word will get out to inform the public of this change to give them notice. Mayor Elect Joe Hurst stated that the Code Enforcement Officer's will not be sent out to each farm to evaluate the situations until a complaint or question arises. The Mayor then put the question, "Shall the Ordinance pass?" Motion was made by Council Member Sparkman and seconded by Council Member Kneeland to adopt the Ordinance. On the Clerk's calling the roll, the following vote resulted: Ayes—Council Member Sparkman, Kneeland, Petty, Moore, Swaim and Wood. Nays—None. 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The Council followed with a unanimous vote. ssaar os -ca= ,E51 .35 .. _ ., , Next Police,Fire, Building Inspector,Public Works/Planning, and Ambulance Reports were presented Ior filing. There being no further questions or changes, the reports were filed as submitted. Next on the agenda was Miscellaneous and General Discussion. Stephanie Touuzen who resides at 1114 Sandstone Drive appeared before the council with concerns of public health and safety after the recent tornado asking the city for assistance with clean up. After much discussion regarding insurance and private sector versus government sector funds, Mayor Bob Freeman suggested Mayor Elect Joel lurst set up a meeting to try and come up with a dollar amount on contracting some clean up assistance and to contact the Governor's office for finding assistance. Council Member Tyler Wood asked if we could appoint a person to organize a volunteer group. Council Member Jim Petty questioned whether putting a lot of pressure on an individual already dealing with a disaster would be conducive. In the end, the public was urged to contact the mayor's office with their insurance information either by phone, email, or providing it at the council meeting and the city would again contact the Governor's office to look into contacting clean up. A representative from Area Agency on Aging briefly spoke to the council about some of the ways they are able to service our area thanks to the contribution made by the city. There being no further business, motion was made by Council Member Wood and seconded by Council Member Swaim to adjourn. The Council followed with a unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:04 p.m. WES : APPROVED CAN CLERK-TREASURER MAYOR l