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10 October 2019 Regular { MINUTES OF THE VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 28,2019 The City Council of the City of Van Buren, Arkansas met at 5:30 p.m. Monday, October 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 Dodson, Kneeland, Petty, Sparkman, Swaim and Wood. City Clerk-Treasurer Phyllis Thomas was present. City Attorney Candice Settle was absent. This made a total of eight(8)present. A quorum was declared. The invocation was given by Pastor Brad Corcoran of New Vision Worship Center. Mr. Corcoran then led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Hurst then asked to adopt the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting on September 23, 2019. Council Member Kneeland made a motion to approve the minutes. Council Member Swaim seconded the motion. On roll call,the following Council members voted aye: Council Member Wood, Sparkman, Kneeland, Petty, Dodson and Swaim. The following voted nay: none. On the agenda next was to consider A RESOLUTION AWARDING A SERVICE SIDEARM TO CAPTAIN BRENT GRILL UPON HIS RETIREMENT. The Clerk read the Resolution in its entirety. Mayor Hurst asked if there was any discussion. There was none. Council Member Sparkman 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 Wood, Sparkman, Kneeland,Petty, Dodson and Swaim.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 10-1-2019 • CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS RESOLUTION NO. 1C) - 1 -2019 BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL,FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS,A RESOLUTION TO BE ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION AWARDING A SERVICE SIDEARM TO CAPTAIN BRENT GRILL UPON HIS RETIREMENT. WHEREAS, Van Buren Police Captain Brent Grill is retiring from the City on November 30, 2019 after 32 years,5 months and 15 days of service;and WHEREAS, Captain Brent Grill has demonstrated his dedication to duty and to the citizens of the City of Van Buren,Arkansas;and WHEREAS, upon regular service retirement under honorable circumstances,the City wishes to recognize Captain Brent Grill's service as a police officer,and award to him his issued sidearm carried by him at the time of his retirement from service. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS,THAT: SECTION 1: The City Council for the City of Van Buren adopts this Resolution awarding this service sidearm,a Glock G45,Generation 5,9mm caliber pistol,Serial Number BLBF159,to Captain Brent Grill upon his retirement November 30,2019. 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 0 against,the foregoing Resolution at its regular meeting held on the 28th day of October 2019. Jos=. ' H safe Ma ATTESTED: APP -4 AS TO ORM: Ph 's Thomas \--Candice A.Settle City Clerk/Treasurer City Attorney On the agenda next was to consider A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A CITY COUNCIL MEMBER TO THE CITY DEPOSITORY BOARD 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 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 Wood, Sparkman,Kneeland,Petty and Dodson. Council Member Swaim abstained from the vote.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 10-2-2019 CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS RESOLUTION NO. to- o. -2019 BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL,FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS,A RESOLUTION TO BE ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A CITY COUNCIL MEMBER TO THE CITY DEPOSITORY BOARD AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Van Buren,Arkansas,hereby acknowledges that pursuant to A.C.A. 19-8-106,the Mayor, City Clerk and a City Council member to chosen by the City Council or the City Finance Officer constitute the board designate depositories and supervise the depositing of municipal funds for the City of Van Buren;and WHEREAS, the previously appointed City Council member is no longer serving as a council member and it is necessary to designate a new council member. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THP.CITY COUNCIL OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS,THAT: SECTION 1: That council member Alan Swaim is hereby appointed to the depository board of the City of Van Buren. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the City of Van Buren,Arkansas,by its City Council,did pass, approve, and adopt,by a vote of 5 for and O against,the foregoing Resolution at its regular meeting held on the 281 day of October 2019. 911 Jo•-,' ECrrst - M ATTESTED: /� • ' ' ' i AS Fe ' : .4 ld/fir .( Phylkis Thomas Candice A.Settle City Clerk/Treasurer City Attorney • On the agenda next was to consider AN ORDINANCE LEVYING (RENEWING) THE MILLAGE TAX FOR THE CITY GENERAL MUNICIPAL PURPOSES AND FOR THE PUBLIC LIBRARY PURPOSES FOR THE YEAR 2019; 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 Kneeland. 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 Dodson. 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 questioned some grammatical issues in the third whereas, as well as, a consistency issue in Sections 1 and 2. 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 as amended. On the Clerk's calling the roll,the following vote resulted: Ayes—Council Member Wood, Sparkman, Kneeland, Petty, Dodson and Swaim.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 Petty, that the emergency clause be adopted. On the Clerk's calling the roll,the following vote resulted: Ayes—Council Member Wood, Sparkman, Kneeland, Petty,Dodson and Swaim. 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 15-2019 CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS I NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACT- 1 SECTION-I A Certified Copy ofthis Ordinance ORDINANCE NO.15-2019 ED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VAN I shall be filed in the office of the County Clerk of BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL,FOR THE I BUREN,ARKANSAS,THAT: , Crawford County,Arkansas,in order that the Quo- CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS,AN ORDINANCE SECTION 1i The rate of all real and personal proper- rum Court of Crawford County,Arkansas,may in- TO BE ENTITLED: I ty taxes in Van Buren,Arkansas,for the year 2019, dude the same in the general levy of the year 2019 AN ORDINANCE LEVYING (RENEWING) THE for general municipal purposes under the authority and cause the same to be extended upon the tax MIRAGE TAX FOR THE CITY GENERAL MUNICIPAL of Section 4, Article XII, of the Constitution of books and collected as required by law. PURPOSES AND FOR THE PUBLIC LIBRARY PUR- 1874,of the State of Arkansas,be,and the same is SECTION 4:This Ordinance being immediately nec- POSES FOR THE YEAR 2019;DECLARING AN EMER- hereby affixed at 2 mills on the dollar of the as- essary to obtain revenue to pay expenses of the GENCY;AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. sewed valuation of all real and personal property City Government for the City of Van Buren,Arkan- WHEREAS,the City of Van Buren,Arkansas,is duly subject to taxation in the City of Van Buren,Arkan- sas,and necessary in providing for the immediate incorporated under the laws of the State of Arkan sas,for the year 2019,for general municipal ' preservation of the public peace,health,and safE- sas,with all powers,authority and duties of a city ty,an emergency is declared to exist and this Ordi- ' puryo •"' nonce shall be,take effect,and be in force after its of the First Class and SECTION 2:The rate of all real and personal proper WHEREAS,the purpose of this Ordinance is imme ty taxes in the City of Van Buren,Arkansas,for the passage and publication. diately necessary for preservation of the health, year of 2019,for the maintenance of a City Public IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the City of Van Buren,Ar- safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the City of Library,under the authority of a vote of the people kansas,by its City Council,did pass; Van Buren, Arkansas, and an emergency exists of the City of Van Buren,Arkansas,and the City approve, and adopt, by a vote of 6 for and 0 which requires that this Ordinance become immedi General Elections held on the 7th day of Apel, I against, the foregoing Ordinance at its regular ately effective and in full force and effect;and 1942,(1 mill)and the 8th day of November,1994, meeting held on the 28th day of October 2019.. WHEREAS,the City of Van Buren,'Arkansas,must (,4 mill);be,and the same is hereby affixed at lA : Joseph P.Hurst,Mayor d't• fr have funds for its municipal operations,and mills on the dollar of the assessed valuation of all Attested:Phyllis Thomas,City.Clerk%Treasurer can only obtain the requisite funding to continue real and personal property subject to taxation in Approved As To Form:Candice A.Settle,City Attor- its current level of services to its citizens by renew- the City of Van Buren,Arkansas,for the year 2019, ney ing the levy of a 2 mill tax on real and personal for the library maintenance purposes,subject to I Published in the November 9, 201,9 issue of the property,for the general municipal purpose of the the • provisions of Act No.848 of 1981;the same be- ! i Press Argus-Courier. City,and by renewing the levy of a 1.4 mill tax ing"adjustment or rollback of tax rates due to in- onren library maintenance purposes. valuation of taxable property." 1 real and personal property tax for the Van Bu creme,in aggregate __•_ .__ On the agenda next was to consider AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO 7-1963 (AS AMENDED) FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADDING HOMELESS SHELTER AND TRANSITIONAL DWELLING AS A CONDITIONAL USE AND SETTING DEFINITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS THEREON WITHIN THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS,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 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. City Planner Wally Bailey explained this is not designating a specific area for these types of buildings,but putting in place the definitions and restrictions for applying for a Conditional Use Permit for these structures. The Mayor then put the question, "Shall the Ordinance pass?" Motion was made by Council Member Kneeland and seconded by Council Member Swaim to adopt the Ordinance. On the Clerk's calling the roll,the following vote resulted: Ayes—Council Member Wood, Sparkman, Kneeland, Petty, Dodson and Swaim.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 Swaim, that the emergency clause be adopted. On the Clerk's calling the roll,the following vote resulted: Ayes—Council Member Wood, Sparkman, Kneeland, Petty, Dodson and Swaim. 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 16-2019 CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS SECTION 1:Article II of Ordinance No. 7-1963, is SECTION 2:The Permitted and conamonai use Leg- ORDINANCE NO.16-2019 amended to add the following definitions: end is amended as set forth in attachment"A"here- BE IT ENACTED BY'THE CITY COUNCIL,FOR THE Homeless Shelter. A facility providing temporary to. CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS,AN ORDINANCE housing to indigent,needy,homeless or transient SECTION 3: The passage and approval of these TO BE ENTITLED: persons. Such a facility shall be permitted to also amendments to the Van Buren Ordinance 07-1963, AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO.07- provide ancillary services such as meals,counsel- as amended,will protect the health,safety,and/or 1963(AS AMENDED)FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADD- ing and vocational training. welfare of the City and its citizens. Therefore,an ING.HOMELESS SHELTER AND TRANSITIONAL Separation,spacing and procedural requirements emergency is declared to exist and this Ordinance, DWELLING AS A CONDITIONAL USE AND SETTING for homeless shelters and transitional dwellings being necessary for the preservation of the public DEFINITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS THEREON WITH- will be determined by the planning commission so health,safety and/or welfare shall be in full force IN THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS,AND FOR as not to adversely impact the surrounding proper- and take effect immediately';upon after its pas- OTHER PURPOSES. ties and neighborhood.In addition to sage. ,. -i -i' WHEREAS,the City adopted Ordinance 07-1963 re- the development standards and review guidelines SECTION 4 Theevarious provisions and parts of this lating to the zoning laws of the city of Van established in Article VI,Section 4 of Ordinance Ordinance are,hereby declared to be severable, Buren,providing definitions,general provision;pro- No.7-1963, issues that the planning commission and,if any section'or part of a section,or any provi- visions governing zoning districts,exceptions and will consider during its review of such facilities in- sion or part of a;provision herein,is declared to be modifications,enforcement,and a Board of Adjust- dude,but are not limited to: unconstitutional, inappropriate,or invalid by any ment,as allowed by A.C.A.14-56-401 et.seq.;and a.Spacing of existing similar facilities. court of competent jurisdiction,such holding shall WHEREAS, it has been determined by the City I b.Existing zoning and land use pattern. not invalidate or affect the remainder of this Ordi- Council that there is a need to add a new condition- c.The maximum number of individuals proposed nance and to that extent the provisions hereto are al use to the permitted and conditional use legend; to be served,the number of employees proposed declared to be severable. and, ! and type of services being proposed. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the City of Van Buren,Ar- WHEREAS,notice of a Public Hearing was duly pub- d.Provisions for readily accessible public or quasi- kansas,by its City Council,did pass,approve,and fished,and a Public Hearing was conducted by the public transportation. adopt,by a vote of 6 for and 0 against,the forego- Van Buren Planning Commission to consider these e.Access to support services such as social serv- log Ordinance at its regular meeting held on the proposed amendments;and ices agencies,employment agencies and medical 28th of October 2019 WHEREAS, the proposed changes here- service providers. Joseph P.Hurst,Mayor ,. I in were recommended by a majority vote of the en- Transitional Dwellings.A facility where persons are Attested:Phyllis Thomas,,he, k/Treasurer tire Planning Commission. aided in the readjustment to society following a pe- Approved As To Fona%Candict.Settle,City Attor- NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACT- riod of imprisonment or institutionalized treat- ney # ED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VAN ment (See definition for Homeless Shelter for re- Published;in,the November 9, 2019 issue of the BUREN,ARKANSAS,THAT: view guidelines). Press Argus-Courier: On the agenda next was to consider AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO 7-1963 (AS AMENDED) TO REVISE THE PROCEDURES AND FEES FOR TEXT AMENDMENTS AND ZONING CHANGES,WITHIN THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS,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 Kneeland. 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 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 Planner Wally Bailey explained some of the changes and reiterated that most of the changes were just distinguishing if it was amending the zoning map or just amending the text. Council Member Wood asked if our fees were consistent with what other cities were charging. Mr. Bailey replied he did not have that information available,but can work on obtaining that if they would be interested in that information. 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 Wood, Sparkman, Kneeland, Petty, Dodson and Swaim. 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 Wood, Sparkman, Kneeland, Petty, Dodson and Swaim. 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 17-2019 1 ORDINANCE NUMBER 17-2019 CONTINUED ,-CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS (2)Posting a sign three(3)feet by four(4)feet in size at a conspicuous place ORDINANCE NO.17-2019 on the property,fifteen(15)days prior to the date of the public hearing and on BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL,FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, which is set forth the date and place of the hearing and the proposed zoning ARKANSAS,AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED: change. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO.07-1963(AS AMENDED)TO RE- (3)Notifying byfirst-class mail anyone who owns property within three hun- VISE THE PROCEDURES AND FEES FOR TEXT AMENDMENTS AND ZONING I dred(300)feet of the property being considered for zoning change. Such noti- CHANGES,WITHIN THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS,AND FOR OTHER fication will indicate the date,time,and purpose for the public PURPOSES. hearing. The notification must be mailed and dated at least fifteen(15)days WHEREAS,the City adopted Ordinance 07=1963 relating to the zoning laws of prior to the public hearing held by the Planning Commission. the city of Van D.Action by Planning Commission. Following the public hearing the proposed Buren,providing definitions,general provision;provisions governing zoning , text amendment or rezoning may be approved as presented or in modified districts,exceptions and modifications,enforcement,and a Board of Adjust- form by a majority of the Planning Commission and recommended for adop- ment,as allowed by A.C.A.14-56-401 et.seq.;and• tion by the City Council,with the reasons for such recommendations stated in WHEREAS,it has been determined by the City Council that there is a need to writing. revise various sections of the ordinance to allow for a public notification proce- If the Planning Commission disapproves a proposed text amendment or i dure consistent with A.C.A. 14-56-42, to update the fees associated with rezoning,the reason for such disapproval shall be given in writing to the peti- rezoning applications,and provide clarification to the procedures for zoning' tioner. code text and zoning map amendments;and If the Planning Commission neither approves nor disapproves the text amend- WHEREAS,notice of a Public Hearing was duly published,and a Public Hear- mentor rezoning within forty-five(45)days after receipt of a petition,the ac- ing was conducted by the Van Buren Planning Commission,to consider these tion on such text amendment or rezoning by said Planning Commission shall proposed amendments;and be deemed favorable. WHEREAS,the proposed changes herein were recommended by a majority E.Action by the City Council.The City Council,by majority vote,may by ordi- vote of the entire Planning Commission. nance adopt the recommended text amendment or rezoning submitted by the i NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF Planning Commission or may return the proposed text amendment or rezoning THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS,THAT: to the Planning Commission for further study and recommendation. SECTION 1:Paragraph(b)of Article VI,Section 4 of Ordinance No.07-1963,is If the City Council does not concur with the recommendations of the Planning amended to read as follows: Commission,either as first submitted or as submitted after restudy,the City (b)Application Procedure. The application for a conditional use permit shall Council may,by a majority vote,amend this Ordinance by granting the original be made to the Building Inspector by the property owner or any agent of the request for text amendment and/or rezoning in full or in modified form. property owner.The application shall include an 81/2 x 11 inch Site Plan for F.Appeal by Petition to City Council.Following disapproval of a proposed text proposed development.The fee for processing a conditional use application amendment or rezoning by the Planning Commission the petitioner may ap- shall be$150. peal such disapproval to the City Council,provided that the petitioner states SECTION 2:Paragraph(c)(1)(a)of Article VI,Section 4 of Ordinance No.07- specifically in writing to the City Clerk why he considers the Planning Commis- 1963,is amended to read as follows: sion's findings and decisions are in error.Such appeal shall be filed with the (c)Application and Processing Requirements. (1)The Planning Commission City Clerk within fifteen(15)days from the date of the Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing on all requests for conditional uses after: (a)Pub- action. fishing a notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the City at least one G.Re-petitions for Text Amendments and Rezoning of Property. No applica- time fifteen(15)days prior to the public hearing,setting forth the time and tions for text amendments or rezonings will be considered by the Planning place of such hearing and the conditional use proposed. Commission within twelve(12)months from the date of final disapproval of a SECTION 3:Article IX of Ordinance No.7-1963 is amended to read as follows: proposed text amendment or a rezoning unless there is evidence submitted to ARTICLE IX. Zoning Code Text Amendment and Rezoning of Property the Planning Commission,which justifies reconsideration. 1. Zoning Code Text AmendmentSECTION 4:The passage and approval of these amendments to the Van Buren A proposed text amendment may be initiated by the city councd ing com- Ordinance 07-1963,as amended,will protect the health,safety,and/or wel- mission,or planning director. Any citizen of Van Buren ma jfl w ting fare of the City and its citizens- Therefore,an emergency is declared to exist to the planning commission that a proposed text.amerll&h'°' .d ' and this Ordinance,being necessary for the preservation of,the public health, The planning commission may initiate the proposed t cCamendme .U D safety and/or welfare shall be in full force and take effect immediately upon ning Commission and the City Council shall act a accordance with i after its passage. ,.„x x. � dures set forth within this Article. ,.s SECTION 5:The various prowsions,andparts of this Ordinance are Hereby de 2.Property Rezoning and Text Amendment P ,atm dared to be severable,and,if any section or part of a section,or any provision A.Fee.Any private party or parties desiring ' • pg change or text arca or part of a provision herein,is declared to be unconstitutional,inappropriate, ment to the code shall pay an application fee 5.00 plus all addition - ' i ,,,� or invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction,such holding shall not invalid-, sociated costs to the City Treasurer to cover the=epst of public notices anc ate or affect the remainder of this Ordinance and to that extent the provisions I lated expenses. �' ' " hereto are declared to be severable-'' B. Petition.Any private party or parties desiconing change upon"_ �� �, y IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the City of Van Buren,Arkansas,by its City Council, ment of the above fee,shall submit to the PIWIj mission a petition giv-- didagainst, 1 ing the legal description of the property,invo y.., zoningclassification pass,approve,gand meetingn; held a vote thee 28th and 0 the foregoing Or- 1 � dinance at its regular on 28th of October 2019. requested for the property.The petition shall al "1 J u e a statement and dia-, Joseph P.Hurst,Mayor gram explaining why the proposed changes wilt , conflict with surrounding Amsted:Phyllis Thomas,City Clerk/Treasurer - land uses. t''�r, fi ''- 3 C.Public Hearing.Upon receipt of a petition fora text amendment or a zoning Approved inAtheTForm:November Candice 1 Settle,City Press Attorney ,„, change,the Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing after. I Published in November 9,2019 issue of the Argus Courier: (1)Publishing a notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the City at least one time fifteen(15)days prior to the public,hearing,setting forth the time and place of such hearing and the text amendment or the zoning change proposed. Next on the agenda was the Financial Statement. Motion was made by Council Member Swaim and seconded by Council Member Wood to appropriate the sum of $1,218,770.51 to pay expenses and salaries for September 2019,presented by the clerk. The Council followed with a unanimous vote. September, 2019 t TOTAL EXPENDITURES f t R 0 •* 1 ,052,608.72+ 158,611 .22+ 187.46+ 7,001 - 48+ 361 .63+ 1 ,218,770.51 * 5 } f rI I f t i'. -. '1 1 4 i F 4i 3 Next on the agenda was Boards and Commissions. The Van Buren Advertising & Promotion Commission recommended the re-appointment of Debbie Foliart to another term. Also,the Van Buren Library Board recommended the re-appointment of Kathy Hubbs and Jackie Wyatt to another term. Council Member Wood, seconded by Council Member Dodson made a motion to grant the nominations. 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. The council had a request from Mr. Les Thomas, Jr. to close Main Street and the adjacent streets from 3r1 Street to 1 lth Street including Log Town Hill just north of the tracks on Monday, November 11, 2019 for the Veteran's Day Parade. The Old Town Merchant's Association also requested to close the 400-700 blocks of Main Street for a New Year's Eve Ball Drop event to be held in downtown Van Buren on December 31, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Motion was made by Council Member Sparkman and seconded by Council Member Swaim to approve the requests. The council followed with a unanimous vote.Next, Almost Home Shelter submitted a quarterly report presented by Ms. Connie Martin. There being no further business,motion was made by Council Member Sparkman and seconded by Council Member Swaim to adjourn. The Council followed with a unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 6:18 p.m. ATT,,ST D; APPROVED: / CIT&- LERK-TREASURER MAYOR