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08 August 2019 Regular MINUTES OF THE VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 26, 2019 The City Council of the City of Van Buren, Arkansas met at 5:30 p.m. Monday, August 26, 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 Dodson, Kneeland, Petty, Sparkman, Swaim and Wood. 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 invocation was given by Mr. Myron Heckman, Freshman Academy Principal and First Baptist Church deacon. Mr. Heckman then led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Hurst then asked to adopt the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting on July 22, 2019. Council Member Kneeland made a motion to approve the minutes. Council Member Wood seconded the motion. On roll call, the following Council members voted aye: Council Member Dodson, Swaim, Wood, Sparkman, Kneeland and Petty. The following voted nay: none. 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 METHOD AUTHORIZED UNDER THE LAW,AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. The Clerk read the Resolution in its entirety. Mayor Hurst asked if there was any discussion. There was none. Council Member Swaim seconded by Council Member Dodson moved that the Resolution be adopted. On the Clerk's calling the roll,the following vote resulted: Ayes —Council Member Dodson, 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 8-1-2019 CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS RESOLUTION NO.O3- O/ -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 Illi,CITY OF VAN BUREN'S FIXED ASSET INVENTORY, BY SEALED BID, AUCTION OR OTHER METHODS AUTHORIZED UNDER THE LAW, AND FOR OTHER 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 A.C.A§14-54-302. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE 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# Fire Department $2,910.60 Scotsman Ice Maker FD1—362 SN:09061320015851/M:B330P 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 2266th day of August 2019. 441 Jose.,Ifiddler Mays ATTESTED: APPR. 1 0 FO' i: •„ kd D'7a:1J Phy ' Thomas '.i .ice A.Settle City Clerk/Treasurer City Attorney On the agenda next was to consider A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PAYMENT FOR THE VALLEY FORGE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. The Clerk read the Resolution in its entirety. Mayor Hurst asked if there was any discussion. Larry Yancey with Hawkins Weir explained briefly that this was a decrease in the original contract amount. 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 Dodson, 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 8-2-2019 CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS RESOLUTION NO.08-02-2019 BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS,A RESOLUTION TO BE ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PAYMENT FOR THE VALLEY FORGE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT;AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, Hawkins-Weir Engineers,Inc. acting as the Construction Manager for the City of Van Buren, Arkansas advertised for bids for drainage improvements within the City;and WHEREAS, the City Council approved the Mayor entering into a construction contract with Goodwin and Goodwin,Inc.in the amount not to exceed $347,181.00 by Resolution#09-01-2018;and WHEREAS, the City's final payment schedule decreased the total amount of the contract by$51,024.10. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS,THAT: SECTION 1: The City of Van Buren, Arkansas accepts and approves the total final payment of$120,454.49 to Goodwin and Goodwin,Inc. as set forth and attached hereto. SECTION 2: The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized by the City Council for the City of Van Buren to pay all expenses relating to the Valley Forge Drainage Improvement Project and to execute all documents necessary to effectuate said changes. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the City of Van Buren,Arkansas,by its City Council, did pass,approve,and adopt,by a vote of CO for and c7 against,the foregoing Resolution at its regular meeting held on the 26th day of August 2019. Joy P. st Ma . ATTESTED: • ; 'ROVEDaO FO'• : �_-- ' > Vis- `�3 Candice A.Settle Ph is Thomas City Clerk/Treasurer City Attorney On the agenda next was to consider AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE POSSESSION OF TOBACCO; VAPOR,ALTERNATIVE NICOTINE AND E- LIQUID PRODUCTS OR IMPLEMENTS BY MINORS; DEFINING MINOR; FINDING AN EMERGENCY AND PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO. 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 Wood. 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 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. Mayor Hurst stated that the schools drove this issue to the legislature and it was passed in July 2019. Police Chief Jamie Hammond said that by enacting this it creates stiffer consequences and deters underage usage. City Attorney Candice Settle mentioned this would be a city wide code violation. Council Member Petty questioned the change in definition of a minor. City Attorney Settle and Mayor Hurst replied the change was in an effort to be more consistent and clear with state law. Council Member Wood questioned the wordage "cigarette papers"in section 1 and 2. City Attorney Candice Settle stated she copied the language from the act, but would correct the language in Section 2. The Mayor then put the question, "Shall the Ordinance pass?" Motion was made by Council Member Swaim and seconded by Council Member Sparkman to adopt the Ordinance as amended. On the Clerk's calling the roll, the following vote resulted: Ayes—Council Member Dodson, Swaim, Wood, Sparkman, Kneeland and Petty. 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 Dodson, that the emergency clause be adopted. On the Clerk's calling the roll,the following vote resulted: Ayes—Council Member Dodson, Swaim, Wood, Sparkman, Kneeland and Petty. 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 09-2019 CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS SECTION 3: demoy�conviction,the District Court Judge may order the product pr implemet ORDINANCE NO. /-2019 SECTION 4: "Minor"includes any person who is under the age of twenty-one(21)years doge excel BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL,FOR THE coy OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS,AN that does not include idea ia c person who is abler ngtwthat he (21)hyears a age if tit personpreserve a military identification card establishing that he or she is a member ofth ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED: United States Armed Forces or has attained nineteen(19)years of age as of December 3. 2019. AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE POSSESSION OF SECTION 6: That this Ordinance is intended to supplement, in, TOBACCO,VAPOR,ALTERNATIVE NICOTINE AND E-LIQUID Annotated Section 5-27-227. mPP 8°d not conflict with,Arkansas Cot PRODUCTS OR IMPLEMENTS BY MINORS; DEFINING MINOR; FINDING AN EMERGENCY AND PRESCRIBING SECTION 6: The various provisions and parts of this Ordinance are hereby declared to be severable,as OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO. if any section or part of a section,or any provision or part of aprovision herein,is declare to be unconstitutional,inappropriate.,or invalid by any court of competent jurisdietia WHEREAS, the possession and use of tobacco,vapor products,alternative nicotine products,e-liquit such holding shall not invalidate or affect the remainder ofthis Ordinance sod to that eats the products and components and implements thereof by minors in the City of Van Buren ha Provisions harem are declared to be severable. become widespread and rampant;and SECTION 7: In order to protect the health,safety,and welfare of the minor citizens of Van Buren, Arkansas from the rampant use of cigarette products and the effect on its minor citizen's WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Van Buren is concerned about the health effects of th' health,an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Ordinance shall take full force prevalence of usage of such products by minors in the City of Van Bruen;and and effect upon its passage. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City Van Buren finds that the increased use of these products b' SECTIONS: All ordinances and resolutions and parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to minors in the City has created a health hazard and as such it is necessary for this Ordinanc the extent of such conflict to take effect immediately. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the City of Van Buren,Arkansas,by its City Council,did pass, NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL 01 approve,and adopt,by a vote of 1p for and O against,the foregoing Ordinance at its regular meeting held m the 26.day of August 2019. THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS,THAT: SECTION 1: It shall be unlawful for any minor to me or possess or to purchase,or attempt to purchas /r — tobacco in any form,cigarette papers,a vapor product,alternative nicotine product,e-liqui, 7''P. • product,or any component of a vapor product,or a-liquid product within the city limits o the City of Van Buren. SECTION 2: Any minor found to be using,possessing,purchasing or attempting to purchase tobacco i I ATTESTED: a'PRO ice• i FORM: any form,cigarette papers,a vapor product,alternative nicotine product,1-liquid produc `f tlssTho � / �F/IT or any component of a vapor product,or e-liquid product shall be subject to a fore of nt Candice Settle less than$100.00 and not more than$1,000.00. Phy mess City Clerk/Treasurer ,.wry, On the agenda next was to consider AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR SMALL WIRELESS FACILITIES WITHIN THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Council Member Wood made a motion to have the clerk read the ordinance by title only and a copy of the full ordinance would be on file for anyone who would like to see it. Motion was seconded by Council Member Swaim. The Clerk read the Ordinance by title. 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 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. 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 Planner Wally Bailey gave a presentation from the August 6th Planning Commission meeting. Mr. Bailey explained that a small cell installation is a collection of low power antennas that provide cell and data coverage to smaller geographic areas supplementing the larger metro networks. It improves signal for those in that area. The Mayor then put the question, "Shall the Ordinance pass?" Motion was made by Council Member Petty and seconded by Council Member Kneeland to adopt the Ordinance. On the Clerk's calling the roll,the following vote resulted: Ayes—Council Member Dodson, Swaim, Wood, Sparkman, Kneeland and Petty. 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 Wood and seconded by Council Member Swaim, that the emergency clause be adopted. On the Clerk's calling the roll,the following vote resulted: Ayes—Council Member Dodson, Swaim, Wood, Sparkman,Kneeland and Petty. 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 10-2019 ORDINANCE NUMBER 10-2019 CONTINUED CITY OF VAN BUREN,�ARKANSAS ORDINANCE NO. J O -2019 •�� BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL,FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, �I ARKANSAS,AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR SMALL if', WIRELESS FACILITIES WITHIN THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren does not currently have standards or regulations II pertaining to the placement of small wireless facilities within the city;and WHEREAS,the City Council of the City of Van Buren finds that the City of Van Buren is experiencing substantial residential and commercial growth within its city limits, and also experiencing increasing traffic congestion on its streets that makes the orderly maintenance and use of its right-of-ways of upmost importance and concern;and WHEREAS,the City Council of the City of Van Buren fords it necessary for the health, safety and welfare of its citizens to enact nniforrn standards to preserve to integrity,provide for the safe usage,and maintain the visual qualities of the city;and WHEREAS,the City Council of the City of Van Buren find the standards set forth in this ordinance to be in the best interests of its citizens of the City of Van Buren;and WHEREAS,the City Council for the City of Van Buren desires to enact regulations pertaining to the placement of small wireless facilities within the City that are in line with applicable state and federal law,regulations and guidelines. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS,THAT: Section 1—Purpose and Scope 1. Purpose:The purpose of this Section is to provide policies and procedures for the placement of small wireless facilities,which will provide a public benefit consistent with the preservation of the integrity,safe usage,and visual qualities of the city and comply with applicable state and federal laws,regulations and guidelines. 2. Intent.In enacting this Chapter,the City is establishing uniform standards to address issues presented by small wireless facilities,including without limitation: a. Health,safety,and welfare of citizens; 1 1 On the agenda next was to consider AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF VAN BUREN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES TO WAIVE OPEN COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND PROCEED WITH THE FLOOD DAMAGE REPAIRS AT THE CITY'S LEE CREEK INDUSTRIAL PARK(BEKAERT) WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT; 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 Dodson. 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 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. Van Buren Municipal Utilities supervisor Steve Dufresne stated this is still dealing with the ramifications of the May flood. This project did not meet the state's $35,000 threshold. Council Member Petty clarified that is why we were seeing this ordinance and bypassing the bidding. Council Member Kneeland asked if insurance would help offset this cost. Mr. Dufresne said that it was not coverable under insurance. He also stated they are expecting 75%reimbursement from FEMA. The Mayor then put the question, "Shall the Ordinance pass?" Motion was made by Council Member Wood and seconded by Council Member Petty to adopt the Ordinance. On the Clerk's calling the roll,the following vote resulted: Ayes—Council Member Dodson, Swaim, Wood, Sparkman, Kneeland and Petty. 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 Dodson, that the emergency clause be adopted. On the Clerk's calling the roll, the following vote resulted: Ayes—Council Member Dodson, Swaim, Wood, Sparkman, Kneeland and Petty. 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 11-2019 CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS WHEREAS, it be impracticable and unfeasible to this project at this stage mtd the City needswould to immediately begin construction of thisbid project without any delays;;and ORDINANCE NO.1/-2019 BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL,FOR THE CITY OF VAN BURIN, WHEREAS, the City is Vana Buren Municipal Utilities Commission ithoue by resolution,vucom a covye of which is attached hereto,recommended that the City Council waive competitive ARKANSAS,AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED: bidding because of the urgent circumstances;and AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF VAN BUREN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES TO WAIVE OPEN COMPETITIVE WHEREAS, Section 14-58-303 of the ARKANSAS CODE ANNOTATED provides that"The BIDDING AND PROCEED WITH THE FLOOD DAMAGE governing body,by Ordinance,may waive the requirements of competitive bidding REPAIRS AT THE CITY'S LEE CREEK INDUSTRIAL PARK in exceptional situations where such procedure is deemed not feasible or practical." (BEKAERT) WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT; NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE i DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS,THAT: WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren's Lee Creek Industrial Park(Bekaert)Wastewater Treatment SECTION 1•The City Council hereby waives the requirements of competitive bidding for the Plant sustained severe damages during the 2019 Arkansas River flood event;and above described project,as such a procedure is not deemed to be feasible or practical under the circumstances. WHEREAS, during and.immediately after the flood event the Lee Creek Industrial Park (Bekaert)Wastewater Treatment Plant could not be operated causing restroom SECTION 2:The employment of a contractor hereto is deemed and found to be necessary for the facilities to be closed at three(3)facilities;and immediate preservation of health,safety and welfare of the City,and as such an emergency is hereby denlared,and this Ordinance shall take effectend be m full WHEREAS, the immediate repair of the Lee Creek Industrial Park(Bekaert)Wastewater force upon and after its passage and approval. Treatment Plant is necessary in order to maintain the proper flow and treatment of wastewater at the Lee Creek Industrial Park(Bekaert)Wastewater Treatment Plant; IN WITNESS WAThe City of Van Buren,Arkansas,by its City Council,did and pass,approve,and adopt,byy a a vote ote of (.0 for and0_against,the foregoing Ordinance at its Regular Meeting held on the 26ie day of August 2019. WHEREAS, since the inability to operate the Lee Creek Industrial Park(Bekaert)Wastewater r. _ Treatment Plant could cause adverse health effects and the City to be in non- compliance with the City's Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality J e 10. st (ADE )National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System(NPDES)Permits it Mayor necessary to implement and complete repairs and return to complete operations as soon as possible;and WHEREAS, after review and consideration;Hobbs Construction was hired to complete the ATTEST: AP''OVE n• O FO : repairs and return the Lee Creek Industrial Park(Bekaert)Wastewater Treatment ��� � _-M Plant to normal operations for the sum of Fifty-Eight Thousand,Nine Hundred ra Forty-One Dollars and Eighty-Five Cents($58,941.85);and Ph I s Thomas Candice Ai City Clerk-Treasurer 'raw • Next on the agenda was the Financial Statement. Council Member Swaim questioned why the total was so much higher than the June total. City Clerk-Treasurer Phyllis Thomas said she would look into it and report back. Motion was made by Council Member Swaim and seconded by Council Member Kneeland to appropriate the sum of $1,823,794.90 to pay expenses and salaries for July 2019,presented by the clerk. The Council followed with a unanimous vote. PAGE: 1 8-07-2019 05:38 PM CITY OF VAN BUREN TRIAL 8iiid4lC'!! AS OF: JULY 31ST, 2019 10 -General Fund ,tet *•' MONTH TO DATE as "� YEAR TO DATE ACCT4 ACCOUNT NAME DEBITS CREDITS DEBITS CREDITS ASSETS a 1000Petty Cash 0.00 200.00 1020 Cash in Bank 63,401.99 528,560.28 1020.01 Cash In Bank-Ins. Reimb. 14,838.51 17,920.81 1 9 4.52;49I •57+ 1020.03 Cash In Bank-ASP's6Walmart Gra 0.00 0.00 254,306•''b+ 1020.04 Veterans' Memorial-Act 934 0.00 0.00 378•97+ 1020.05 2009 Byrne Recovery Grant 0.00 0.00 1020.06 2009 Byrne Grant 0.00 0.00 116,537• 60+ 1020.07 2007 Byrne Grant 0.00 0.00 1 ,e23,794• 90 10.00 0.00 1020.08 Cash in Bank- Storm Damage 1020.09 District Cout Grant-Mediation 0.00 0.00 _ 1020.10 Cash in Bank - HDC 40.46 90.46 1020.11 Cash in Bank-KVBB 3,500.00 3,500.00 1020.12 Emergency Management Fund 0.00 0.00 177,195.91 1020.13 Cash In Bank-ACT 833 31,869.960 1020.14 Court Automation-District 77.44 53,460.12 t. 1020.15 Cash in Bank-ACT 1314 0.00 0.00 • 1020.16 AR Dept of Rural Services 0.00 0.00 ' is 1020.17 New Police Dept 0.00 0.00 1020.18 Cash in Bank - PD Co Tax 13,771.02 45,597.44 1020.19 Cash in Bank - FD Co Tax 24,923.51 212,953.74 1020.20 Cash In Bank-Erosion Control 275.00 27,875.00 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 2,050.00 12,039.93 1020.28 Marina Repairs . 0.00 10,495.60 1020.29 Property Maintenance-Scrap 0.00 0.00 1020.30 Field of Dreams-Equipment 18.27 3,151.05 1020.31 Cash in Bank- Parks 6 Rec 0.00 0.00 1020.32 GIF 0.00 0.00 1020.33 Cash in Bank-Yard Waste 2,000.69 187,841.21 1020.34 Cash In BankPublic Facilities 0.00 0.00 1020.35 Cash In Bank-Jail 3,309.41 16,956.52 1020.36 Cash in Bank-Property Cleanup 0.00 14,338.74 1020.37 Probation 1,146.45 66,077.74 1020.51 Cash in Bank - Cemetery 79.46 2,305.51 1020.52 Cemetery-Donations 0.00 2,811.00 1020.60 Cash In Bank-Reserve 0.00 358,913.19 1020.80 Cash in Bank-KOH 0.00 0.00 1020.91 Cash in Bank - Cap Imp 15,992.83 1,351,502.54 1040 Investments 0.00 0.00 1040.10 Investments - Sales Tax City 0.00 • 0.00 tP.' 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 1040.31 Investments - Parks 6 Rec 0.00 0.00 1040.51 Investments -Cemetery 0.00 38,752.59 1040.91 Investments - Cap Imp 688.85 385,143.75 Next on the agenda was Boards and Commissions. The Van Buren Housing Authority Commission recommended the appointment of Mason Shirey to fill a vacant position. Council Member Kneeland, seconded by Council Member Sparkman made a motion to grant the nomination. The Council followed with a unanimous vote. 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. Mayor Hurst mentioned that upcoming in September there will be an increase in litter patrol in conjunction with Keep Van Buren Beautiful and the Police Department in an effort to be consistent in our economic development plan. Mr. John Pope spoke more in depth about KVBB. There being no further business, motion was made by Council Member Swaim and seconded by Council Member Wood to adjourn. The Council followed with a unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m. ATTESTED: APPROVED: n CITY CLE -TREASURERi MAYOR.