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04 April 2009 Regular MINUTES OF THE VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 20, 2009 The City Council of the City of Van Buren, Arkansas met at 7:00 p.m. Monday, April 20, 2009 at City 1 -fall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Freeman. On roll call, the following Council members answered as their names were called: Alderman Swaim, Parker, Moore, Ragsdale, Dodd, and Sagely. City Clerk- Treasurer Barbie Curtis and City Attorney Donald Jenkins were present. This made a total of nine (9) present. A quorum was declared. The invocation was given by Charlie Williams of Edward Jones and First Baptist Church. Next, Mayor Freeman led the Pledge of Allegiance. Next, Mayor Freeman said that we are at the last stage of Levee recertification. On the agenda next, Mayor Freeman asked to adopt the minutes of the Council Meeting on March 16, 2009. Alderman Swaim made a motion to approve the minutes. Alderman Sagely seconded the motion. On roll call, the following Council members voted aye: Alderman Swaim, Parker, Moore, Ragsdale, Dodd, and Sagely. The following voted nay: none. On the agenda next was to consider AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO CONTRACT FOR CERTAIN REPAIRS, WAIVING BIDDING REQUIREMENTS, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. The Clerk read the Ordinance in its entirety. Alderman Swaim moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on its second reading. The motion was seconded by Alderman Parker. On the Clerk's calling the roll, the following vote resulted: Ayes Alderman Swaim, Parker, Moore, Ragsdale, Dodd, and Sagely. The Mayor declared the motion carried as there were six (6) ayes and (0) nays. Four (4) votes being necessary for passage. The Clerk then read the Ordinance the second time. Alderman Swaim moved that the rules be further suspended and the Ordinance placed on the third and final reading. The motion was seconded by Alderman Dodd. On the Clerk's calling the roll, the following vote resulted: Ayes Alderman Swaim, Parker, Moore, Ragsdale, Dodd, and Sagely. The Mayor declared the motion carried as there were six (6) ayes and (0) nays. Four (4) votes being necessary for passage. The Clerk then read the Ordinance the third and final time. The Mayor asked if there was any discussion. Mayor Freeman said that this was just overlooked and needs council approval to proceed with repairs. The Mayor then put the question, "Shall the Ordinance pass Motion was made by Alderman Swaim and seconded by Alderman Ragsdale to adopt the Ordinance. On the Clerk's calling the roll, the following vote resulted: Ayes Alderman Swaim, Parker, Moore, Ragsdale, Dodd, and Sagely. 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 Alderman Swaim and seconded by Alderman Ragsdale, that the emergency clause be adopted. On the Clerk's calling the roll, the following vote resulted: Ayes Alderman Swaim, Parker, Moore, Ragsdale, Dodd, and Sagely. 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 7 -2009 CITY OF VAN BUREN WHEREAS, Section SECTION 3: repairs ARKANSAS' 14 -58 -303 of the ARKAN- hereto are deemed and ORDINANCE NO. 7 -2009 SAS CODE ANNOTATED found to be necessary for BE IT ENACTED BY THE provides that "The gov- I the, immediate preserva- CITY COUNCIL, FOR THE erning body, by Ordi- tion of health, safety and CITY OF VAN BUREN, AR- nance, may waive the re- welfare of the city, and as KANSAS, AN ORDINANCE quirements.of competitive such an emergency is TO BE ENTITLED: bidding in exceptional hereby declared, and this AN ORDINANCE situations where such pro- Ordinance shall take ef- AUTHORIZING THE cedure is deemed not fea- fect and be in full force MAYOR TO CONTRACT, sible or practical." upon and after its passage FOR CERTAIN REPAIRS, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT and approval. WAIVING BIDDING RE- ORDAINED BY THE CITY IN WITNESS WHEREOF, QUIREMENTS, DECLAR- COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF the City of Van Buren, Ar- ING AN EMERGENCY, VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS, kansas, by its City Coun- AND FOR OTHER PUR- THAT cil, did pass, approve, and POSES. SECTION l: The City adopt, by a vote of 6 for WHEREAS, the City of Van Council hereby waives the and 0 against, the forego Buren suffered severe hail requirements of competi ing Ordinance at its meet arids.-straigtitetline ;wind tive bidding for the above ing held on the 20th day of damages on Ate evening described light repairs, as Apri1,2009. of April 9, 2008, which re- such a procedure is not Robert D. Freeman sulted in among other deemed to be feasible or Mayor things, damage to the Vic- practical under the cir- Attested: torian Street Lights, which cumstances. Barbie Curtis need immediate and sub- SECTION 2: The Mayor City Clerk/Treasurer stantial repairs; and and City Clerk are hereby Approved as to form: WHEREAS, the City of Van authorized'to'enter into a N. Donald Jenkins, Jr. Buren has received FEMA contract with Concord City Attorney funds that will cover the 1 Electric Company of Van 'Published in the April 22, repairs to these lights; Buren, Arkansas, for the 2009 issue of the Press Ar- and repairs to the lights, and Sus- Courier. WHEREAS, it would he im- to expend up to fifty-one practicable and unfeasible thousand five hundred to bid these repairs, and four dollars and there is no potential for eighty-five cents savings to the city to let I (551,504.85) of FEMA bids on the repairs and funding. the City needs to immedi- ately begin repairs with- out any delays or any ac- tion by the City Council; and On the agenda next was to consider AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO PURCHASE CERTAIN FIRE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT, WAIVING BIDDING REQUIREMENTS, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. The Clerk read the Ordinance in its entirety. Alderman Swaim moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on its second reading. The motion was seconded by Alderman Parker. On the Clerk's calling the roll, the following vote resulted: Ayes Alderman Swaim, Parker, Moore, Ragsdale, Dodd, and Sagely. The Mayor declared the motion carried as there were six (6) ayes and (0) nays. Four (4) votes being necessary for passage. The Clerk then read the Ordinance the second tune. Alderman Swaim moved that the rules be further suspended and the Ordinance placed on the third and final reading. The motion was seconded by Alderman Ragsdale. On the Clerk's calling the roll, the following vote resulted: Ayes Alderman Swaim, Parker, Moore, Ragsdale, Dodd, and Sagely. The Mayor declared the motion carried as there were six (6) ayes and (0) nays. Four (4) votes being necessary for passage. The Clerk then read the Ordinance the third and final time. The Mayor asked if there was any discussion. Mayor Freeman said we already have the GIF 2 money in hand, we just need council approval. The Mayor then put the question, "Shall the Ordinance pass Motion was made by Alderman Swaim and seconded by Alderman Dodd to adopt the Ordinance. On the Clerk's calling the roll, the following vote resulted: Ayes Alderman Swaim, Parker, Moore, Ragsdale, Dodd, and Sagely. 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 Alderman Swaim and seconded by Alderman Moore, that the emergency clause be adopted. On the Clerk's calling the roll, the following vote resulted: Ayes Alderman Swaim, Parker, Moore, Ragsdale, Dodd, and Sagely. 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 8 -2009 CITY OF VAN BUREN WHEREAS, it would be im =1 SECTION 2: The Mayor ;Robert D. Freeman ARKANSAS practicable and unfeasible; and City Clerk are hereby) Mayor ORDINANCE NO. 8-2009 to bid the installation of authorized to enter into a Attested: BE IT ENACTED BY THE the communication equip- contract with Total Radio Barbie Curtis CITY COUNCIL, FOR THE ment, and there is not po -I of Fort Smith, Arkansas, City Clerk/Treasurer CITY OF. VAN BUREN„ AR),, tential for savings to the for the purchase of the Approved as to form: KANSAS, AN ORDINANCE city to let bids on the in- fire emergency communi- N. Donald Jenkins, Jr. TO BE ENTITLED: I stallation of the communi- cation equipment, and to City Attorney AN ORDINANCE cation equipment and the expend up to twenty thou- Published in the April 22, AUTHORIZING THEI City needs to immediately sand dollars ($20,000.00) 2009 issue of the Press Ar- MAYOR TO PURCHASE begin the installation of of GIF 2 Grant funding and gus- Courier. CERTAIN FIRE EMER- the communication equip- to otherwise administer GENCY COMMUNICA- ment without any delays the grant funds as neces= TION EQUIPMENT, or any action by the City sary to effectuate this or- WAIVING BIDDING RE-1 Council; and dinance. 1 QUIREMENTS, DECLAR -I WHEREAS, Section The purchase ING AN EMERGENCY,: 1 14.58 -303 of the ARKAN SECTION 3' hereto is deemed and AND FOR OTHER PUR- SAS CODE ANNOTATED found to be necessary for POSES. provides that "The gov -I the immediate preserva- WHEREAS, the City Coon- erning body, by Ordi- tion of health, safety and I cil in February 2008, nance, may waive the re- welfare of the city, and authorized the Mayor to quirements of competitive such an emergency is submit an application for bidding in exceptional hereby declared, and this a GIF fire protection grant, situations where such pro- Ordinance shall take ef- on behalf of the' City of Icedure is d e e old not tea- feet and be in full force Van Buren Fire Depart- upon and after its passage ment; and I NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT and approval. WHEREAS, the City of Van ORDAINED BY THE CITY land WITNESS WHEREOF, Buren has been awarded a COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF the City of Van Buren, Ar- GIF 2 Grant that will cover VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS, Ikansas, by its City Coun �the installation of Fire1 (THAT: i 011, did pass, approve, and I (Emergency Vehicle) SECTION 1: The City adopt, by a vote of 6 for Communication Equip- Council hereby waives the an 0 against, the forego- I men[ as set forth in the requiremehts of competi- ling Ordinance at its meet attached invoice .from To- five bidding for the above I ing held on the 20th day of tal Radio PEI, LLC; and described fire emergency )April, 2009_ 'communication equip- ment, as such a procedure lis not deemed to be feasi- lble or practical under the (circumstances.. On the agenda next was to consider A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A CODE OF ETHICS POLICY FOR THE VAN BUREN HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION. The Clerk read the Resolution in its entirety. Mayor Freeman asked if there was any discussion. Alderman Swaim questioned the need for a Code of Ethics. The City Attorney replied saying that it was required to obtain grant money for the Historic District. Alderman Swaim seconded by Alderman Dodd moved that the Resolution be adopted. On the Clerk's calling the roll, the following vote resulted: Ayes Alderman Swaim, Parker, Moore, Ragsdale, Dodd, and Sagely. Nays none. The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution adopted and signed the Resolution, which was attested by the City Clerk and impressed with the seal of the City. THE RESOLUTION WAS GIVEN THE NUMBER 4 -1 -2009 CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS RESOLUTION NOAL- A -2009 BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS, A RESOLUTION TO BE ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A CODE OF ETHICS POLICY FOR THE VAN BUREN HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION. WHEREAS. the Van Buren Historic District Commission, in order to continue its participation in the Certified Local Government program, is required by the State of Arkansas to adopt a Code of Ethics Policy; and WHEREAS. the Van Buren Historic District Commission has reviewed and approved, at its regularly scheduled commission meeting, the Code of Ethics policy attached hereto as exhibit `A and WHEREAS, adoption of this Code of Ethics for the Van Buren Historic District Commission is in the best interest of the City and will help the commission in choosing ethical course of action for heritage preservation, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CFFY COUNCIL OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS, THAT: SECTION 1. The attached Code of Ethics Policy for the Van Buren Historic District Commission is hereby adopted by the Van Buren City Council. IN TESTIMONY \VHEREOF, the City of Van Buren, Arkansas, by its City Council. did pass, approve, and adopt, by a vote of (0 for and against, the foregoing Resolution at its Meeting held on the 20 day of April 2009. r s Robert D. Freeman, Mayor A l TESTED: APP. 0 VEDASTo FORvl: 02 tee, LA �cz Barbie Curtis, City Cleric/Treasurer N. Don \aid Mar Attar v On the agenda next was to consider A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR PROPERTY INSURANCE. The Clerk read the Resolution in its entirety. Mayor Freeman asked if there was any discussion. There was none. Alderman Swaim seconded by Alderman Ragsdale moved that the Resolution be adopted. On the Clerk's calling the roll, the following vote resulted: Ayes Alderman Swaim, Parker, Moore, Ragsdale, Dodd, and Sagely. Nays none. The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution adopted and signed the Resolution, which was attested by the City Clerk and impressed with the seal of the City. THE RESOLUTION WAS GIVEN THE NUMBER 4 -2 -2009 CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS RESOLUTION NO. 2009 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR PROPERTY INSURANCE. WHEREAS, The Mayor of Van Buren needs to advertise for bids on Property Insurance, which expires June 25, 2009: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCII. OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS: SECTION 1: THAT the Mayor is authorized and directed to cause to be drafted a list of needed insurance. SECTION 2: THAT after said list is prepared and incorporated into a Notice to Bidders, the City Clerk is authorized and directed to advertise for Bids for said insurance. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS ;0 OF APRIL, 2009. 9 1 Aft..... MAY R ATTESTED: c CITY CLERK TREASURER On the agenda next was to consider A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AUDIT CONTRACT WITH PRZYBYSZ ASSOCIATES. CPAS, P.C. The Clerk read the Resolution in its entirety. Mayor Freeman asked if there was any discussion. Mayor Freeman mentioned that anytime we have more than $500,000 of Federal Funds in a fiscal year we have to have an audit outside of the Legislative Audit. Alderman Swaim seconded by Alderman Moore moved that the Resolution be adopted. On the Clerk's calling the roll, the following vote resulted: Ayes Alderman Swaim, Parker, Moore, Ragsdale, Dodd, and Sagely. Nays none. The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution adopted and signed the Resolution, which was attested by the City Clerk and impressed with the seal of the City. THE RESOLUTION WAS GIVEN THE NUMBER 4 -3 -2009 CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS RESOLUTION NO. L i -3 ©et A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AUDIT CONTRACT WITH PRZYBYSZ ASSOCIATES, CPAs. P.C. WIIEREAS, the City of Van Buren received federal funds from the Arkansas Economic Development Commission to construct drainage improvements; and WHEREAS, in compliance with federal and state regulations, the City of Van 13uren solicited bids from qualified Certified Public Accountants to conduct an audit of the federal funds received in 2008; WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren received four hids from qualified firms; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Van Buren, acting in its best interests, authorizes the Mayor to enter into an audit contract Przybysz Associates, CPAs, Arkansas, in the amount of S4,000.00_./..., PASSED AND APPROVED by a majority of the City Council this,26' 7lay of Pr) L 2009. API ED l../ Bob Freeman, IV ayor 11 ATTEST: City Clerk On the agenda next was to consider A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE STREET DEPARTMENT TO DISPOSE OF A CERTAIN ASSET FROM THE CITY OF VAN BUREN'S FIXED ASSET INVENTORY, BY SUCH METHODS AS AUTHORIZED UNDER THE LAW. The Clerk read the Resolution in its entirety. Mayor Freeman asked if there was any discussion. There was none. Alderman Swaim seconded by Alderman Dodd moved that the Resolution be adopted. On the Clerk's calling the roll, the following vote resulted: Ayes Alderman Swaim, Parker, Moore, Ragsdale. Dodd, and Sagely. Nays none. The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution adopted and signed the Resolution, which was attested by the City Clerk and impressed with the seal of the City. THE RESOLUTION WAS GIVEN THE NUMBER 4 -4 -2009 CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS RESOLUTION NO. a 2009 BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS, A RESOLUTION TO BE ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE STREET DEPARTMENT TO DISPOSE OF CERTAIN ASSET FROM THE CITY OF VAN BUREN'S FIXED ASSET INVENTORY, BY SUCH METHODS AS AUTHORIZED UNDER THE LAW. WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren has a certain asset on its Fixed Asset Inventory list which is obsolete. and/or beyond repair, and is no longer cost effective, so as to no longer be needed by the Ciry; and WHEREAS, said items or item should be disposed of in accordance with state law, A.C.A. 14-58 -306, and removed from the City's Fixed Asset Inventory. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS lI IAT: SECTION 1: The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to remove the following asset 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 oflnventory Control Street Department $3500.00 Ricoh FT 4022 Copier ST -242 IN WITNESS WHEREOF. the City of Van Buren, Arkansas, by its City Council, did pass. approve, and adopt, by a vote of for and Q against, the :egoing Resolution at its meeting held on the 20 day of April. 2009. 3 Robert 0. Frees ATTESTED: API V,ED A�'lR Fdih Barbie Curtis, City Clerk/Treasurer N. Doh Id Jenkin i On the agenda next was to consider A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO DISPOSE OF CERTAIN ASSETS FROM THE CITY OF VAN BUREN'S FIXED ASSET INVENTORY, BY SUCH METHODS AS AUTHORIZED UNDER THE LAW. The Clerk read the Resolution in its entirety. Mayor Freeman asked if there was any discussion. There was none. Alderman Swaim seconded by Alderman Ragsdale moved that the Resolution be adopted. On the Clerk's calling the roll, the following vote resulted: Ayes Alderman Swaim, Parker, Moore, Ragsdale, Dodd, and Sagely. Nays none. The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution adopted and signed the Resolution, which was attested by the City Clerk and impressed with the seal of the City. THE RESOLUTION WAS GIVEN THE NUMBER 4 -5 -2009 CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS RESOLUTION NO. y 5 2009 BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, FOR THE CITY OF VAN RUREN, ARKANSAS, A RESOLUTION TO BE ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO DISPOSE OF CERTAIN ASSETS FROM THE CITY OF VAN BUREN'S FIXED ASSET INVENTORY, BY SUCH METHODS AS AUTHORIZED UNDER THE LAW. WHEREAS, the City of Van 13uren has certain 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, said items of item should be disposed of in accordance with state law, A.C.A. 14 -58 -306, and removed from the City's Fixed Asset Inventory. NOW, THEREFORE, BE PP RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF VAN BUREN. ARKANSAS THAT: SECTION 1: The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to remove the following 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 Invcnton' Control Police Department S20,304.00 2004 Ford Crown Victoria Sedan PD -568 Police Department 520,304.00 2005 Ford Crown Victoria Sedan PD-590 Police Department 520,304.00 2005 Ford Crown Victoria Sedan PD -591 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Van Buren, Arkansas, by its City Council, did pass. approve. and adopt, by a vote of for and f against, thgegoing Resolution at its meeting held on the 20 day of April, 2009. Robert D. Freem r i ATTESTED: APPRO''ED A TO FORK 1A •G2. 1 Barbie Curtis, City Clerkrfreasurer N. Dot a ts. Jr.. J ty -Atto -y Next on the agenda was a request from First Baptist Church to close 11` Street for Vacation Bible School. Motion was made by Alderman Swaim and seconded by Alderman Moore to approve the request. The Council followed with a unanimous vote. Next on the agenda was Boards and Commissions. The Housing Authority Commission nominated Bobby Miller to fill the vacancy made by Lewis Ballard's resignation on the Board of Commissioners. Alderman Swaim seconded by Alderman Parker made a motion to grant the nomination. The Council followed with a unanimous vote. The Mayor recommended Sam Bradley to replace John Bell on the Civil Service Board of Commissioners. Alderman Swaim seconded by Alderman Dodd made a motion to grant the nomination. The Council followed with a unanimous vote. Next on the agenda was the Financial Statement. Motion was made by Alderman Swaim and seconded by Alderman Ragsdale to appropriate the sum of $1,052,496.88 to pay expenses and salaries for March 2009, presented by the City Clerk. The Council followed with a unanimous vote. 4 -06 -2 yJU 0 9 3 9 pry C I T Y O F V A N o•B R E N PAGE: 1• I TRIAL BALANCE AS 0F: MARCH 3142, 2009 10 General Fund I vO NTN TO DATE YEAR TO GATE i ACCT# ACCOUNT NAME DEBITS CREDITS DEBITS CREDITS 1 ASSETS I I 1900 Petty Cash 0.00 200.00 I 1020 Cash in Bank 111,982.42 474,605.02 1020.08 Cash in Bank -Ins 2008 Storm 0.00 30,852.38 0 x 1025.09 District Cout Gran Y _z t 250.00 1.550.09 1020.10 Cash in bank 600 2 24,236.92 9 y 6 1020.11 Cash in B k XVBB 1.800.00 5,949.28 5 3 2 1 7 O" 1 1020.13 Cash In Dank-ACT 833 17,820.00 35 425.30 r_ p 5 9 L r 1020.14 Court Automation-District 5,503.25 42,184.69 1020.15 Cash in Bank ACT 1314 0.00 p 00 3 5 3 5 0 1020,16 AR Dept of Rural Services 0.00 20,000,00 1 7 3 i 6 1020.17 New Police Dept 0,00 35,000,00 3 3 5 0 0 5 -r 1020,18 Cash in Bank PD Co Tax 12,470.13 191,666.62 3 i 1 i 'J J 1020.19 Cash in Bank FD Co Tax 16,709,58 268,114,44 I 1020.20 Cash to Bank Erosion Control 200.00 1,200.00 0 0 r 24- 1020_27 Cash in Bank Levee 0.00 6,344,11 0 D 3 I 1020.31 Cash in Bank Perks c Rec 5,00 52,785,24 1 0 5 t 33 u 1020.51 Cash In Bank Cemetery 498,71 11,276,30 1020,93 Cash in Bank Cap Icp 59,619.81 613,628,85 1040 investments 0,00 550,000.00 1040,10 Investments Sales Tax City 0.00 0,00 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 t Rea 0,00 0,00 1040,51 Investments Cemetery 0,09 48,752,59 1040.91 Investments Cap Imp 0.00 1,804,115,23 1050 Fixed Assets 0.00 0.00 1051 Accumulated Depreciation 0,50 0,00 0404 Due from Payroll 0.00 0,00 1505 Due From Other Funds 0.00 0.00 1520 Due from Street Fund 0,00 0,00 I 1540 Due From Library Fund 0.00 0.00 it LIABILITIES AND P224 BALANCE i 2000 Accounts Payable 0.00 D,00 2010 vunicipal Health Ins. Payable 0,00 0.00 2030 Colonial Life Payable 0.00 0,00 2035 Credit Union-First Resource 0,00 0.00 t 2040 LOPF1 Payable 0.00 0,00 2050 National Foundation L(fe Ins. 0,00 0.00 2960 AFIAC 0,04 0,00 2980 Conaeco Payable 0.00 0.00 2090 New York Life Ins, Payable 0.00 0.00 2100 w.e Ins. of Georgia Payable 0,00 0,00 2130 Garnishments Payable 1,417,99 0.00 2135 R. Allen Trust 4502355610 0,00 0,00 Next Police, Fire, Building Inspector, District Court, Engineer, 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. Debbie Whitlock with the Area Agency on Aging presented the 1' Quarter reports. They have $3,719.00 left for the year. Next, Jean Allison, Chair Person for the Van Buren Historic Greeters, is looking for volunteers for entertainment on the days that the excursion train comes through. She can be contacted at (479) 262 -6785. Also, Nancy Smith, who lives in housing and was told by the Housing Authority to contact the City is having a problem with abandoned cats. They are multiplying! Mayor Freeman took her contact information and said he'd call Wes Sandlin and contact her back. Lastly, Mayor Freeman asked the council if it was okay to move the May Council Meeting to the l 1' His son is graduating the week of the 18 and Barbie will be in Chicago. There being no further business, motion was made by Alderman Swaim and seconded by Alderman Parker to adjourn. The Council followed with a unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:37 p.m. ATTESTED: A PR VED: 121 tit CITY CLERK TREASURER MAYOR