01 January 2019 Regular MINUTES OF THE VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 28,2019
The City Council of the City of Van Buren, Arkansas met at 5:30 p.m. Monday, January
28, 2019 at City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Joseph Hurst. On roll call,the
following Council members answered as their names were called: Council Member Wood,
Sparkman, Kneeland, Petty, Dodson and Swaim. City Clerk-Treasurer Phyllis Thomas was also
present. City Attorney Candice Settle was absent. This made a total of eight(8)present. A
quorum was declared.
The invocation was given by Doctor Mark Hurst, as First Baptist Church Deacon.
Mr. Hurst then led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Hurst then asked to adopt the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting on
December 17, 2018. Council Member Petty made a motion to approve the minutes. Council
Member Wood seconded the motion. On roll call, the following Council members voted aye:
Council Member, Kneeland, Petty, Dodson, Swaim, Wood and Sparkman. The following voted
nay: none.
Mayor Hurst then led the organization of the City Council discussion as required by ACA
14-43-501. Motion was made by Council Member Swaim and seconded by Council Member
Kneeland. The Council followed with a unanimous vote.
City Clerk-Treasurer Phyllis Thomas then swore in the three new police officers.
On the agenda next was to consider A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO REMOVE AND DISPOSE OF CERTAIN
FIXED ASSETS FROM THE CITY OF VAN BUREN'S FIXED ASSET
INVENTORY,BY SEALED BID, AUCTION OR OTHER METHODS
AUTHORIZED UNDER THE LAW,AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. The Clerk
read the Resolution in its entirety. Mayor Hurst asked if there was any discussion. Mayor
Hurst noted that due to the excessive age of the mowers there is not any worth in them
and they will be scrapped. Council Member Wood 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, Kneeland, Petty, Dodson, Swaim,
Wood 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 1-1-2019
CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. cel - of -2019
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL,FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS,A
RESOLUTION TO BE ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
TO REMOVE AND DISPOSE OF CERTAIN FIXED ASSETS FROM
THE CITY OF VAN BUREN'S FIXED ASSET INVENTORY, BY
SEALED BID, AUCTION OR OTHER METHODS AUTHORIZED
UNDER THE LAW,AND FOR O1'tiER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren has certain fixed assets on its Fixed Asset Inventory List which are
obsolete,and/or beyond repair,and are no longer cost effective,so as to no longer be needed by
the City;and
WHEREAS, after an inventory of fixed assets,it is therefore recommended by our State Auditor that said
items or item be removed from the City's Fixed Asset Inventory and disposed of by sealed
bid,auction or as otherwise authorized under Arkansas law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY UM CITY COUNCIL OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS,THAT:
SECTION 1: The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to remove the following asset or assets from
the Fixed Asset Inventory and to dispose of same by sealed bid,auction or other such methods
authorized under the law:
Department Amount Description of Inventory Control#
Parks&Recreation $5,280.27 Exmark Zero Turn Mower PR—5
SN 178483
Parks&Recreation $6,000.00 Exmark Zero Turn Mower PR—7
SN 167701
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 regular meeting held on the 28th day
of January 2019.
Joe Hurst
Mayor
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Ph omas Candice A.Settle
City Clerk/Treasurer City Attorney
On the agenda next was to consider AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING
PLACES FOR THE POSTING OF ORDINANCES; PRESCRIBING OTHER
MATTERS RELATED THERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The
Clerk read the Ordinance in its entirety. Council Member Petty moved that the rules be
suspended and the Ordinance be placed on its second reading. The motion was seconded
by Council Member Swaim. The council followed with a unanimous vote. The Clerk
then read the Ordinance the second time.
Council Member Petty moved that the rules be further suspended and the
Ordinance placed on the third and final reading. The motion was seconded by Council
Member Swaim. 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
Clerk-Treasurer Phyllis Thomas explained that by law if there is no local paper published
in your city you may choose to have it posted in five public places, which several other
cities have resorted to.
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, Kneeland,
Petty, Dodson, Swaim, Wood 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 Council Member Swaim and seconded by Council Member Petty,
that the emergency clause be adopted. On the Clerk's calling the roll, the following vote resulted:
Ayes—Council Member, Kneeland, Petty, Dodson, Swaim, Wood 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 01-2019
CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS
ORDINANCE NO.b f -2019
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL,FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS,AN
ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED:
AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING PLACES FOR THE POSTING
OF ORDINANCES; PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS
RELATED THERETO;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
WHEREAS, no newspaper is published in the City of Van Buren,Arkansas;and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate,pursuant to A.C.A.§14-55-206,that the City designate five of the
most public places in the City for posting of notice of the adoption of ordinances of the
City.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS,THAT:
SECTION 1: The following places,which are hereby found to be five of the most public
places in the City,are hereby designated for the posting of notice of the
adoption of ordinances of the City:
Van Buren Municipal Complex
Van Buren Library
Van Buren Municipal Annex
Van Buren Police Department
Van Buren Senior Center
SECTION 2: Notice of the adoption of ordinances of the City shall be effected by the
posting of ordinances at the locations set forth in Section 1 hereof.
SECTION 3: All ordinances and resolutions and parts thereof in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION 4: It is further found that due to the immediate need for proper notification
of the adoption of ordinances,an emergency is declared to exist and this
ordinance being necessary for the preservation of the public health,safety,
and welfare,it shall take effect from and after 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 a for and 0_against,the foregoing Ordinance at its regular meeting
held on the 281'day of January 2019. `Q
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Mayor
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PI(yls Thomas Candice A.Settle
City Clerk/Treasurer City Attorney
On the agenda next was to consider AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE
COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT FOR,AND
PURCHASE OF A NEW VEHICLE 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 Petty 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 time.
Council Member Petty 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. 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. Police
Chief Jamie Hammond explained that this vehicle will be a supplement to our SRO
program,primarily for ease of moving equipment used between the schools.
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, Kneeland,
Petty, Dodson, Swaim, Wood 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 Council Member Petty and seconded by Council Member Wood,
that the emergency clause be adopted. On the Clerk's calling the roll, the following vote resulted:
Ayes—Council Member, Kneeland, Petty, Dodson, Swaim, Wood 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 02-2019
CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS
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ORDINANCE NO.C .-2019 SECTION 5: 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
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL,FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS Ordinance.
AN ORDNANCE TO BE ENTITLED:
SECTION 6: The various provisions and parts of this Ordinance are hereby declared to be severable,
AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND and,if any section or part of a section,or any provision orpart of a provision herein,is
AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT FOR,AND PURCHASE OFA NEW !
VEHICLE FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT; FOR THE declared to be unconstitutional,inappropriate,or invalid by any court of competent
APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS;DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; jurisdiction,such holding shall not invalidate or affect the remainder of this Ordinance
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. and to that extent the provisions hereto are declared to be severable.
WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren is in need of a certain police vehicle,for the safety of life and IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the City of Van Buren,Arkansas,by its City Council,did pass,
protection of property by the City of Van Buren Police Department;and ! approve,and adopt,by a vote of 6 for and 0 against,the foregoing Ordinance at its regular meeting
t held on the 281 day of January 2019.
WHEREAS, ager extensive research and inquiry,the City of Van Buren Police Chief has determinrfd
that the purchase of the vehicle from Superior Fleet and Commercial Sales of Siloam
Springs,Arkansas at the 2019 state purchase price would be the most practical,feasible Joe H�
and cost effective method for the department and Mayor
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WHEREAS, the City Council has determined,pursuant to A.CA.§14-58-303(b)(2)(B)that ATTESTED: APP AS TO FORM:
exceptional circumstances exist which render the competitive bidding process to not be
practical or feasible;and
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WHEREAS, a state of emergency exists because the vehicle will provide improved life safety and Phyllis Thomas
protection of property and because the unit is currently available. i City Clerk/Treasurer City Attorney
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS,THAT:
SECTION 1: The Police Department of the City of Van Buren,Arkansas is in immediate need to
purchase one(1)2019 Rain 1500 Crew Cab vehicle.
SECTION 2: The said Ram 1500 Crew Cab vehicle is authorized to be purchased from Superior Fleet
and Commercial Sales, located in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, for the total sum of -
S21,394.00 as detailed in the attached quote.
SECTION 3: The City Council in accordance with the terms of A.CA.§14-58-303(b)(2)(B)hereby
waives the requirement of competitive bidding and directs the Mayor to purchase the
above described for the price set forth in Section 2 and 3 above from Capital
Improvement Funds.
SECTION 4: It is further found that due to the immediate need to acquire this vehicle before the quote
expires,an emergency is declared to exist and this ordinance being necessary for the
preservation of the public health,safety,and welfare,it shall take effect from and after its
passage and approval. ':)
On the agenda next was to consider AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 09-2012 TO CHANGE SUPERVISION OF THE VAN BUREN
FARMERS MARKER; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY,AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES. 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 Petty. 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 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.
Council Member Petty asked why the current vendors were not happy with the current
location. Rusty Myers stated that most had issues with the limited parking availability
and the train. Council Member Petty asked how many vendors have applied and what
type they were. Joy Holman with Van Buren Original replied that she had nine submitted
applications with a tenth sent out and that the types of vendors were about half craft and
half agriculture. Council Member Wood expressed that due to the Freedom Park
pavilions being built with the Farmer's Market in mind, he feels we should keep it at that
location. Mayor Hurst said that over the course of the Farmer's Market history it has
changed locations several times, but ultimately he agrees with Council Member Wood.
The Mayor then put the question, "Shall the Ordinance pass?" Motion was made by
Council Member Sparkman and seconded by Council Member Petty to adopt the Ordinance. On
the Clerk's calling the roll, the following vote resulted: Ayes—Council Member, Kneeland,
Petty, Dodson, Swaim, Wood 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 Council Member Kneeland and seconded by Council Member
Wood,that the emergency clause be adopted. On the Clerk's calling the roll,the following vote
resulted: Ayes—Council Member, Kneeland, Petty, Dodson, Swaim, Wood 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 03-2019
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ORDINANCE NUMBER 03-2019 CONTINUED
ORDINANCE NO.D -2019
BE IT ENALIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL,FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS,AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.09-2012
TO CHANGE SUPERVISION OF THE VAN BUREN
FARMERS MARKET; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY,
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the Farmers Market Grower's Association,supervisory committee for the Van Buren
Farmers Market pursuant to the authority of Ordinance No.09-2012,has decided to
discontinue operating in the City of Van Buren;and
WHEREAS, the Van Buren Main Street Market,sponsored by Van Buren Original,desires to take on '
responsbility for the farmers market in the City of Van Buren;and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend Ordinance No.09-2012 in order to allow the Van Buren Main
Street Market to supervise and conduct the farmers market in the City of Van Buren;and
WHEREAS, the amendment of Ordinance No.09-2012 will benefit arm farmers and the producers Of
food goods and produce,local businesses that use food products,and consumers of all
income levels who will gain access to healthier,fresher,less transported foods,in
addition to supporting regional agriculture;and
WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren finds that without immediate passage,a farmers market in Van
Buren may no longer exist,which will fail to satisfy the purposes set forth herein,and
therefore,for the protection of the health,welfare and safety of the inhabitants of the
City,and as herein set out,an emergency exists and is hereby declared to exist,and this
ordinance shall be and become effective immediately upon this passage and adoption by
the City Council.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF •
VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS,THAT: =}
SECTION 1: The City of Van Buren hereby amends Section 1 of Ordinance No.09-2012 to provide
that the Van Buren Farmers Market shall be organized and managed by the"Van Buren
Main Street Market"(herein referred to as MSM). The"Farmers Market Growers
Association"shall no longer be responsible for,or provide management of the Van Buren
Farmers Market,and Ordinance No.09--2012 is amended to reflect the change in
supervision
SECTION 2: The City of Van Buren hereby amends Section 3 of Ordinance No.09-2u tz to aumonze
the MSM to operate inside Freedom Park,located in the 800 Block of Main Street in
Historic Downtown Van Buren,within and adjacent to the park,and on the dates and
times approved by the Mayor's Office per a proposed marketplace layout and schedule ±"
for each calendar year that ism be provided by MSM to the Mayor's Office no later than
February 15 of each year.
SEC ION 3: The City of Van Buren hereby amends Section 4 of Ordinance No.09-2012 listing the
following goods to be sold at the MSM fruits,vegetables,field crops;meat from locally
raised and processed farm animals;plants,flowers(fresh&dried),herbs,tree and garden
related items;honey,eggs,nuts,baked goods,jams&jellies,candy,fruit butters,cheese
&other dairy products,condiments;handmade crafts.
All products sold at the market must be produced in compliance with all applicable
regulations of the U.S.Department of Health,U.S.Department of Agriculture,and any
Re agencies of the State of Arkansas.Al crafts will be reviewed and approved by the
MSM before they are allowed to be offered at the marketplace.Only original hndcrafterd
items shall be displayed and offered for sale at the marketplace.The MSM shall have the _sight to accept or reject vendors and products based on criteria established by the MSM
SECTION 4: The MSM shall establish,adopt,and enforce rules and regulations it deems appropriate
relative to the operation of the market and shall promptly remove or cause to be removed
any person who is disorderly,or who refuses to obey any rules or regulation relating the
management or conduct of the market
SECTION 5' Parking is prohibited to anyone other than the holder of the marketplace spaces,as •is.:
assigned by the MSM or its designee,and as allowed by the Mayor's Office at the
locations and on the days and times established by Section 2 herein.Removal of an
unauthorized vehicle by police impoundment is to be upon complaint of a city official or
the MSM Market or its designee,and shall be enforceable beginning one hour prior to
opening of the market on the days established by Section 2 herein.
SECTION 6: Emergency Clause. The Van Buren City Council has determined that an emergency
exists and that the immediate adoption and enforcement of this Ordinance,being
necessary for the public pace,health,safety and welfare,shall be in full force and effect
from and after its passage.
SECTION 7: The various provisions and parts of this Ordinance are hereby declared to be severable,
end,if any section or part of a section,or any provision or part of a provision herein,is
declared to be uaonstimtional,inappropriate,or invalid by 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 to be severable.
SECTION 8: All ordinances,resolutions or other acts of the City in conflict with the terms hereof are s
repealed or amended to the extent of any such conflict The remaining provisions of i
Ordinance No.09-2012 not specifically modified or amended herein remain in full force
and effect
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the City of Van Buren,Arkansan,by its City Council,did pass,
approve,and adopt,by a vote of(o for and..against the foregoing Ordinance at its regular meeting
held on the 28a day ofJaouary 2019. •
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Mayor
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City Clerk/Treasurer City Attorney } .
Next on the agenda was the Financial Statement. Motion was made by Council
Member Swaim and seconded by Council Member Sparkman to appropriate the sum of
$1,969,013.71 to pay expenses and salaries for December 2018,presented by the clerk.
The Council followed with a unanimous vote.
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TRIAL BALANCE
............... AS OF: _OEC MBER 3 T, 2018
10 -General Fund
••• MONTH TO DATE ••• ••• YEAR TO DATE •••
ACCT! ACCOUNT NAME DEBITS CREDITS DEBITS CREDITS
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ASSETS
1000 Petty Cash 0.00 200.00
1020 Cash in Bank 153,262.06 376,248.22
1020.01 Cash In Bank-Ins. Reimb. 0.00 0.00
1020.03 Cash In Bank-ASP's6Walmart Gra 0.00 0.00
1020.04 Veterans' Memorial-Act 934 0.00 0.00
1020.05 2009 Byrne Recovery Grant 105.00 0.00
1020.06 2009 Byrne Grant 0.00 0.00
1020.07 2007 Byrne Grant 0.00 0.00
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1020.08 Cash in Bank- Storm Damage 0.00 0.00
1020.09 District Cout Grant-Mediation 0.00 0.00
1020.10 Cash in Bank- HDC 0.00 0.46 1 ,272,024-91 +
1020.11 Cash in Bank-KVBB 1,286.68 0.00 1237591 •80+
1020.12 Emergency Management Fund 0.00 0.00 573 y497.UU+
1020.13 Cash In Bank-ACT 833 0.00 192,817.39
1 ,909=013.71
1020.14 Court Automation-District 1,251.57 51,116.94
1020.15 Cash in Bank-ACT 1314 0.00 0.00
1020.16 AR Dept of Rural Services 0.00 0.00 9
1020.17 New Police Dept 0.00 0.00
1020.18 Cash in Bank - PD Co Tax 6,735.59 43,185.58
1020.19 Cash in Bank - FD Co Tax 4,644.49 179,262.91
1020.20 Cash In Bank-Erosion Control 175.00 26,375.00
1020.21 Cash in Bank-CPAcademy 0.00 0.00
1020.22 Cash In Bank-PEG Grant 0.00 0.00
1020.27 Cash in Bank - Levee 0.00 9,989.93
1020.28 Marina Repairs 0.00 10,495.60
1020.29 Property Maintenance-Scrap 0.00 0.00
.1020.30 Field of Dreams-Equipment 0.00 3,679.07
1020.31 Cash in Bank - Parks 6 Rec 0.00 0.00
1020.32 GIF 0.00 0.00
1 1020.33 Cash in Bank-Yard Waste 94,977.42 180,235.13
1020.34 Cash In BankPublic Facilities 671.86 0.00
1020.35 Cash In Bank-Jail 4,604.47 0.00
1020.36 Cash in Bank-Property Cleanup 0.00 14,338.74
1020.37 Probation 52.82 58,656.27 t.
1020.51 Cash in Bank- Cemetery 10.01 2,285.68 k.
1020.52 Cemetery-Donations 29,459.00 2,541.00
1020.60 Cash In Hank-Reserve 398,274.29 488,913.19
1020.80 Cash in Bank-KOH 222.30 0.00
! 1020.91 Cash in Bank - Cap Imp 102,737.47 1,255,107.60 (
1040 Investments 0.00 0.00 d
1040.10 Investments - Sales Tax City 0.00 0.00 k-
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
Q 1040.31 Investments - Parks 6 Rec 0.00 0.00
1040.51 Investments - Cemetery A 0.00 38,752.59
1040.91 Investments - Cap Imp 188.18 381,784.99
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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. Roger Redden with
TOTMA appeared before the council to request $500 for Halloween candy as well as to close
streets for various events in 2019. Motion was made by Council Member Sparkman and
seconded by Council Member Kneeland. The council followed with a unanimous vote.
Next,the council considered a request from the Crawford County Sheriff's Office to close streets
for the annual Pioneer Day Parade on May 25, 2019. Motion was made by Council Member
Swaim and seconded by Council Member Sparkman. The council followed with a unanimous
vote.
Council Member Swaim thanked Mayor Hurst and Council Member Dodson for their
involvement in the tornado clean-up organization.
There being no further business, motion was made by Council Member Sparkman and
seconded by Council Member Petty to adjourn. The Council followed with a unanimous vote.
The meeting adjourned at 6:12 p.m.
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