03 March 2008 Regular MINUTES OF THE VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 24, 2008
The City Council of the City of Van Buren, Arkansas met at 7:00 p.m. Monday, March 24,
2008 at City Hall. 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, Johnson, Dodd and Sagely. City Attorney Donald Jenkins and City Clerk- Treasurer
Barbie Curtis were also present. This made a total of nine (9) present. A quorum was declared.
The invocation was given by Nathan Hurst with Bank of the Ozarks.
Next, Mayor Freeman led the Pledge of Allegiance.
On the agenda next, Mayor Freeman gave special recognition to Police Officer Steve Grizzle
and by stander Jeremy Vanhorney for saving a life during the recent flooding.
On the agenda next, Mayor Freeman asked to adopt the minutes of the Council Meeting on
February 25, 2008. Alderman Swaim made a motion to approve the minutes. Alderman Parker
seconded the motion. On roll call, the following Council members voted aye: Alderman Swaim,
Parker, Moore, Johnson, Dodd and Sagely. The following voted nay: none.
On the agenda next was to consider A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ACCEPTING
THE FINAL PLAT OF "PARK HEIGHTS," WITHIN THE CORPORATE CITY
LIMITS OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS; AND FOR THE PURPOSES.
The Clerk read the Resolution in its entirety. Mayor Freeman asked if there was any discussion.
There was none. Alderman Swaim seconded by Alderman Sagely moved that the Resolution be
adopted. On the Clerk's calling the roll, the following vote resulted: Ayes Alderman Swaim,
Parker, Moore, Johnson, 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 3 -1 -2008
CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. -2008
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN
ARKANSAS, A RESOLUTION TO BE ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE
FINAL PLAT OF "PARK HEIGHTS,' WITHIN THE
CORPORATE CITY LIMITS OFTHB CITY OF VANI3UREN,
ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTIIER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the City of Vass Buren, Arkansas, is duly incorporated under the laws of the State of
Arkansas, with all powers, authority and duties of city of the first class, and coder
such authority has adopted the Subdivision Regulations for the City of Van Buren
(Ordinance No. 7-2003); and
WHEREAS, notice of a Pub!ic Hearing was duty published and a Public hearing was conducted
as required by law (ACA. 14- 56-422) on March 4 2008; and
WHEREAS, as a result of this hearing. the proposed Final Plat hereto was recommended by a
majority vole of the move Planning Commission, w accordance with ASA
§14-16-422;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE R RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS:
Section 1: Subject to the assaanens provided is the Code of General Orders of the City of Van
Buren Suhdisision Regulations Title IS et req., being executed Cu assure that all
improvements arc pet in and that all requirements of the Planning Commission art
et, the submitted Final Plat for Park Heights within the corporate city limits of the
City of Vac Duren is hereby approved and accepted, conditioned on the correction
of the 911 addresses for lots 26 and 27, and any other lots rot otherwise in
compliance with the 911 addressing convention and
Section2 The May or is hereby authorized and directed to sign said plat documentand the City
Clerk is auth zed and directed to anent° same, upon acceptanceoftheconswemd
improvements by' the City, ea upmt flingofany necessary bonds with the Gay Clerk.
IN WTI NESS WHEREOF, the C of Van Duren Arkansas, by 115 City Council, did pass,
approve, and adopt, bya vole of j for and against, the foregoing Resolution at its meeting held
on the 24th day of March, 2008.
lik
Robert h. -7-.1--e•
ATTESTED: APPROVED AS' 0) PORN:
tlkl I lex ,I I P 7
Barbie amis, City Ca /Treasure iCD• ale try Anomey
On the agenda next was to consider A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT AND ADMINISTER A ONE -TIME HERITAGE GRANT FROM THE
ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HERITAGE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF VAN
BUREN KING OPERA HOUSE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. The Clerk read the
Resolution in its entirety. Mayor Freeman asked if there was any discussion. There was none.
Alderman Swaim seconded by Alderman Parker moved that the Resolution be adopted. On the
Clerk's calling the roll, the following vote resulted: Ayes Alderman Swaim, Parker, Moore,
Johnson, 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 3 -2 -2008
CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. 3_.g. -2008
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS, A RESOLUTION TO BE ENT
A RESOLUTION AU'fI IORIZING TILE MAYOR TO ACCEPT
AND ADMINISTER A ONE TIME. HERITAGE GRANT
FROM'IHE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF (HERITAGE ON
BEHALF OF TIIE CITY OF VAS BUREN KING OPERA
HOUSE, AND FOR OTIIER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the Van Buren City applied for and received a One-Time e Heritage Grant for the
Arkansas Department of Heritage for SI 1,55100 to be used exclusively for
repair /replacement of King Opera House exterior doors; and
WHEREAS, this One -time grant is to be used exclusively for projects such as renovations and
improvements to community buildiagsandcormmunity centers, historicpresenation
projects, operations of historical societies, county courthouse restorations, arts
centers, support for heritage building programs and other p roj ects and operations that
fulfill the Heritage Gram Program goals; and
WHEREAS. The Department of Arkansas Heritage has set the following goals for Heritage
Grants:
Promote awareness and enjoyment of Arkansas' heritage.
Increase community-based and ton -profit groups' abilities to create and/or
enhance Heritage progrems.
Make Heritage programs possible where they would otherwise not occur.
Foster cooperative efforts among organisations, businesses and government
to increase the size or scope of Heritage projects.
Create ongoing components: a curriculum or teaching tool, exhibits, displays,
a lively event that can recur, a photographic essay, a roadside exhibit, eta
Management stewardship, or preservation of historic sites, buildings,
structures, or objects which am of value to the community to protect and
preserve the heritage of the community.
Renovateand/or improve community buildi gland community centers which
art of value to the heritage of the community.
WHEREAS. the City of Van Buren has presented plans for repair/replacement of King Opera
House exterior doors, and the Van Buren City Council recognizing the need for this
project for the protection and preservation of the King Opera House supports this
project.
NOW, "EHEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION I: The City Council recognizes the need and benefit for repair /replacement of King
Opera House exterior doors as setforth is the application for the grant hereto.
SECfiON 2: The Mayor is hereby authorized to administer the grant funds for this project, which
will be completed no later than lune 1, 2009.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the City of Van Buren, Arkansas, by its City Council, did
pass, approve, and adopt, by a vote of 6 f and O acainst. the foregoing Resolution at it
meeting held on the 24th day of Marsh, 2001.
Robe Moyer
ATTESTED: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Paf4,lzm I lA 141/
Barbie Curtis, City Clerk/Treasurer N. Dena ^,ar ity Amomey
On the agenda next was to consider A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE
POLICE DEPARTMENT TO DISPOSE OF 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 Freeman asked if there
was any discussion. There was none. Alderman Swaim seconded by Alderman Johnson
moved that the Resolution be adopted. On the Clerk's calling the roll, the following
resulted: Ayes Alderman Swaim, Parker, Moore, Johnson, 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 3 -3 -2008
CITY OR VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO.3:3 2008
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS, A RESOLUTION TO BE ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION TO AUTIIORIZE TIIE POLICE
DEPART >IEN'1" PO DISPOSE OF FIXED ASSETS FRONI THE
CITY 00 VAN BUREN'S FIXED ASSET INVENTORY, BY
SEALED BID, AUCTION OR OTHER METHOD
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, said items or item should be disposed of in accordance with state law and removed
from the City's Fixed Asset Inventory.
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 taw:
Department Amount Description of Inventory Control 4
Police Department S 927.98 Trek Police Bike PD -394
Police Department 5 807.95 Trek Police Bike PD -395
Police Department 51427.89 GTXCR3000 Police Bike PD-463
Police Department SI808.10 GT I-Drive.0 Police Bike PD -413
Police Department S 485.00 Radio Shack PA System PD-240
Police Department S 499.00 Dell Computer Tower PD -539
Police Department S 499.00 Dell Computer Tower PD -540
SECTION 2: The following fixed asset is to be transferred to the Crawford County Sheriffs
Department
Okpartntent Amount Description of Inventory Control 4
Police Department 82794.90 Ray Allen EZI K -9 Kennel PD -505
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Van Buren, Arkansas, by its City Council, did pass,
approve, and adopt, by a vote of._ for and '6 against, the foregoing Resolution at is meeting held
on the 24" day of March, 2008.
1.
Robert D. Free mom
ATTESTED: r Ms rte. V E. STO II RM:
L ib LL
Barbie Curtin City Clerk/Treasurer N. Do al7 try Anomey
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 Freeman asked if
there was any discussion. The.Mayor said that we are moving all the manual sign equipment to
the County. 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, Johnson, 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 3 -4 -2008
CITY OF VAN I3UREN, ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. 3 `f 2008
BE IT ENACTED BY TIIE CITY COUNCIL, FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS, A RESOLUTION TO BE ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE TIIE 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 TIIE 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 inventor' 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 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 Inventor Control
Street Department $2,367.17 Sign Equipment S /N2178 ST -117
IN WITNESS WHEREOF. the City of Van Buren, Arkansas, by its City Council. did pass.
approve, and adopt, by a vote of b for and 0 against. the foregoing Resolution at its meeting
held on the 24 day of March. 2008.
e t
Robert Freem r,, ayor
ATTESTED: A 0 FORM:
Barbie Curtis, City Cierk/Treasurer N. Do d J City Anomev
On the agenda next was to consider A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE
APPLICATION FOR FUNDING THROUGH THE ARKANSAS RURAL
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION'S GIF FUNDED COMMUNITY ENCHANCEMENT
GRANT. The Clerk read the Resolution in its entirety. Mayor Freeman asked if there was any
discussion. There was none. Alderman Swaim seconded by Alderman Parker moved that the
Resolution be adopted. On the Clerk's calling the roll, the following voted resulted: Ayes
Alderman Swaim, Parker, Moore, Johnson, 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 3 -5 -2008
CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. 3- 5 -2008
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE APPLICATION FOR FUNDING
THROUGH THE ARKANSAS RURAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION'S GIF
FUNDED COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT GRANT.
WHEREAS, the Van Buren City Council wishes to authorize the Mayor of Van
Buren to apply for a grant on behalf of the Van Buren Senior Inn;
and
WHEREAS, the Van Buren City Council has determined that the Van Buren
Senior hm meets eligibility requirements necessary to apply for a
grant under the GIF Funded Community Enhancement Grant; and
WHEREAS, the Van Buren Senior Inn has presented plans to purchase a fire
system for an existing hood; and
WHEREAS, the Van Buren City Council recognizes the need for the project,
concurs its importance and supports the Senior Inn in its efforts to
proceed with the same:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor is hereby authorized to
submit an application of formal request to the Arkansas Rural
Development Commission for the purpose of securing state grant
funds in the amount of $2.695.00 to aid and assist the Senior hm
in executing the proposed project described herein and the City
Clerk- Treasurer is authorized to administer the grant funds for the
same project. 77
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS oC DAY OFY laA&L 2008.
C AI CIS
MA 'OR .1/4
ATTESTED:
L- CUti-J -a
CITY CLERK TREASURER
On the agenda next was to consider AN ORDINANCE TO RATIFY AND AMEND THE
CIVIL SERVICE REGULATIONS FOR THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS OF
THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS, AS ADOPTED JULY 8, 1993, AS AMENDED
TO CLARIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR TAKING THE CIVIL SERVICE EXAM,
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. The Clerk read the Ordinance in its entirety. Alderrnan
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, Johnson, 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 Parker. On the Clerk's calling
the roll, the following vote resulted: Ayes Alderman Swaim, Parker, Moore, Johnson, 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. There was none.
The Mayor then put the question, "Shall the Ordinance pass Motion was made by
Alderman Swaim and seconded by Alderman Johnson to adopt the Ordinance. On the Clerk's
calling the roll, the following vote resulted: Ayes Alderman Swaim, Parker, Moore, Johnson,
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 Alderrnan Johnson, that the
emergency clause be adopted. On the Clerk's calling the roll, the following vote resulted: Ayes
Alderman Swaim, Parker, Moore, Johnson, 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 6 -2008
All examinations given for
CITY OF WHEREAS, it has been de- appointment 1 of a section, or any provi-
VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS termined by the City tion on for the or the police promo-
e and fire Sion, or part of a provision
departments shall be
ORDINANCE NO. 6 -2008 Council that there is a f herein, is declared to be
BE IT ENACTED BY THE need to clarify and revise open competitive unconstitutional, inappro-
e
CITY COUNCIL, FOR THE the requirements for tak- nation to o estitihe test the relative triple, or invalid by any
CITY OF VAN BUREN, AR- ing the civil service exam; fitness of applicants for court of competent juris-
KANSAS AS ORDINANCE and the positions. The Com- diction, such holding shall
TO BE ENTITLED: WHEREAS, these amend mission shall, subject o not invalidate or affect
et
AN its own_
ORDINANCE TO RAT- meats have been recom- the remainder of this Or-
fi rul determinne
IFY AND AMEND THE mended by a majority of the qualifications for ad= dinance and to that extent
CIVIL SERVICE REGULA- the Civil Service Commis- the provisions hereto are
TIONS FOR THE POLICE sion. mission to any test, Ad- be op mission to declared to be severable.
the s ess
tests shall
AND FIRE DEPART- NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT IN WITNESS WHEREOF,
apenl os
MENTS OF THE CITY OF ORDAINED AND ENACTED: the City of Van Buren, Ar-
VAN BUREN, ARKAN- BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF the who appear to— ppossess kansas, by its City Coun-
8 rnd_m q allfu cil, did pass, approve, and
8, 1 AS ADOPTED ,T HAT: VAN BUREN, appointed intted ed (o n to positi in adopt, by a vote of 6 for
on lly ly
AMENDED, M JULY THE LISA ENDED, ARKANSAS, T appo
T O CLARIFY CL ARIF S
TO THE RE- SECTION 1: The Civil Serv- the class for which hick aion a list is and 0 against, the forego
QUIREMENTS FOR TAK- ice Regulations for the Po- to be established. ing Ordinance at its meet
ING THE CIVIL SERVICE lice and Fire Departments SECTION 2: The Civil Serv- ing held on the 24th day
EXAM, AND FOR OTHER of the City of Van Buren, ice Regulations for the Po- of March, 2008.
PURPOSES. Arkansas, adopted July 8, lice and Fire Departments Robert D. Freeman
WHEREAS, the City 1993, as amended, as of the City of Van Buren, Mayor
adopted the Civil Service referenced by Van Buren Arkansas, adopted July 8, ATTESTED:
Regulations for the Police Municipal Code Chapter 1993, :.as'',amended;,. is Barbie Curtis
and Fire Departments of 2.40) shall be amended as hereby' and City Clerk/Treasurer
the City of Van Buren, as follows: adopted hereto. APPROVED AS TO FORM:
amended, pursuant to ,The following provisions SECTION 3: The various N. Donald Jenkins, Jr.
A.C.A 14 -51 -101 et. se 'shall be added to ARTICLE City Attorney
q: this provisions and parts of Published in the March 26, I
and n ow SECTION 1 which shall this Ordinance are hereby 2008 issue of the Press Ar-
:now as follows:
l declared to sebe c severable, gus- Courier.
and, if, any section of "part
On the agenda next was to consider AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE VAN BUREN
MUNICIPAL CODE TO CHAPTER 2.44 (ORDINANCE 04 -1981, AS AMENDED) IN
LIGHT OF THE ADOPTION OF THE VAN BUREN CIVIL SERVICE REGULATIONS,
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 Johnson. On
the Clerk's calling the roll, the following vote resulted: Ayes Alderman Swaim, Parker,
Moore, Johnson, 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 Johnson. On the Clerk's calling
the roll, the following vote resulted: Ayes Alderman Swaim, Parker, Moore, Johnson, 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. There was none.
The Mayor then put the question, "Shall the Ordinance pass Motion was made by
Alderman Swaim and seconded by Alderman Johnson to adopt the Ordinance. On the Clerk's
calling the roll, the following vote resulted: Ayes Alderman Swaim, Parker, Moore, Johnson,
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 Johnson, that the
emergency clause be adopted. On the Clerk's calling the roll, the following vote resulted: Ayes
Alderman Swaim, Parker, Moore, Johnson, 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 -2008
CITY OF of Ordinance 04 -1981 re theexten_t su[h_provisions SECTION 3: The ■ariousi
VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS dundant, conflicted' are _not in conflict with the provisions and parts of
ORDINANCE NO. 7-2008 and /or confusing; and I Van Buren —Civil Service this Ordinance are hereby, declared to be severable,'
BE IT ENACTED BY THE WHEREAS, there is an im- I Ordinance or state law. and, if any section or part
CITY. COUNCIL FOR THE' mediate need for these, SECTION 2.44.03:�AII_em -I of a section, or any provi-
CITY OF VAN BUREN, AR amendments to Ordi- ployees of the city, mclud- sion or part of a provision
KANSAS AN ORDINANCE nance No. 04 -1981 for the ing those within the civil
ITO BE ENTITLED: .health, safety, and wel- service commission shall! herein, is declared to be.
IAN ORDINANCE TO fare of the citizens of Van be_su_bject_to any_rules unconstitutional, inappro-
AMEND THE VAN BUREN Buren. regulations_or_personnell
B priate, or invalid by any
MUNICIPAL CODE TO NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
po ext shall
ty_tch' diction, such holdin g court of competent. luris-
NANCE CHAPTER 2.44 AS ORDAINED AND ENACTED, city, to the extent such
NANCE 04 -1981, AS BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF, provisions are not in con not invalidate or affect
remainder of this Or-
ARKANSAS, AMENDED) IN LIGHT OF 'CITY OF VAN BUREN,i tlierhthe Van Buren dinance and to that extent
THE ADOPTION OF THE ARKANSAS, THAT: Civil vil Service Ordinance or the provisions hereto are
VAN BUREN CIVIL SERV- SECTION 1: Ordinance No.- state law. i declared to be severable.
'ICE REGULATIONS, DE- 04 -1981, as amended (Van Section "2.44.11" 'shall bey IN WITNESS WHEREOF,
'GLARING AN EMER- Buren Municipal Code' 'renumbered as "2.44.04 the City of Van Buren, Ar-
GENCY, AND FOR OTHER 2.44.01 et. seq.) shall be 'SECTION 2: The passage kansas, by its City Coun
PURPOSES. amended as follows: ,and approval of these cil, did pass, approve, and
WHEREAS, the City Sections 2.44.02 through 'amendments to the Van adopt; by a vote of 6 for
adopted Ordinance 2.44.10 shall be deleted' Buren Ordinance 04 -1981 and 0 against, the forego
04 -1981 to establish the and the following sections will protect the health, ing Ordinance at its meet
Van Buren Police Depart- shall be added'following safety, and /or welfare of ing held on the 24th day
meet and to establish cer- SECTION 2.44.01.: the City and its citizens. of March, 2008.
tain rules and regulations SECTION 2.44.02: The Therefore, an emergency. Robert D. Freeman
pertaining to the opera- Mayor_ and Chief_ of Police i5 declared to exist and Mayor
tion of that department; are— authorized_pursuant this Ordinance, being nec- ATTESTED:
and to Ark, Code Ann. essary for the preserve- Barbie Curtis
WHEREAS, the City subse- 14.52 -101 to adopt tion of the public health, City Clerk/Treasurer
quently adopted Ordi -1 Iimpleinerif internal rules, safety and /or welfare APPROVED AS TO FORM:
nance 17 -1992 to establish regulations,_and_policies shall be in full force and N. Donald Jenkins, Jr.
the Van Buren Civil Serv-I I pertaining_to the opera_ take effect immediately City Attorney
ice Commission, thereby 1 Lion of_ the _City_of Van Bu- upon and after its pas- Published in the March 26,
making certain_provisionsl ;ren_ Police _Department, t4 sage._ 2008 issues of the Press
Argus- Courier.
Next on the agenda was the City Attorney's Annual Report. Alderman Swaim spoke and
said it was well written.
Next on the agenda was a letter from Barbara Little, President of TOTMA requesting
permission to block Main Street to vehicle traffic from the west end of the 300 block to the east
end of the 800 block and to the first alleyway of each intersecting street to the north and south.
We would like to block these from 6:00 p.m. Friday to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday. The depot area we
would like to close at 4:00 p.m. on Friday in order to prepare and host our annual street dance
and BBQ dinner. We would also like permission to use the city parking lot adjacent to the bank
on 6 and Webster for carnival use. These are the same areas as requested in the past. We also
ask that the City request a permit from the State Highway for placing a banner across Highway
59 at Cedar as in the past. We also request closing Main Street for the Bike Show on June 7
from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The area requested is the 400 block through the 700 block of Main
Street and adjacent streets from the alley forward.
We would also like to go ahead and ask for permission to close the same street areas as the
festivals with the exception of the 800 block for Halloween on Main Street, Saturday, October 25
from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. We appreciate the past donations of $500 for candy for Halloween
and would respectfully request the same donation for this year's event. TOTMA will be
responsible for traffic control, barricades, etc., as in the past. Alderman Johnson seconded by
Alderman Moore made a motion to grant the request. The Council followed with a unanimous
vote.
Next on the agenda was a request from the individuals who are organizing the 2008
Celebrity Classic Cycling Criterium to approve the closing of the streets listed from 6:00 a.m.
until 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 18, 2008. Affected streets will be: Main from 4` to 7 from
Main to Knox, Washington from Knox to 3` 3 from Washington to Jefferson, Jefferson from
3` to 4` and 4 from Jefferson to Main. Alderman Swaim seconded by Alderman Parker made
a motion to grant the request. The Council followed with a unanimous vote.
Next on the agenda was a request from The American Legion to close down one block of
Main Street on the north side of the Court House between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on April 12,
2008. Alderman Swaim seconded by Alderman Johnson made a motion to grant the request. The
Council followed with a unanimous vote.
Next on the agenda was a request from First Baptist Church to close 11 Street June 9 -13,
2008 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with a southbound detour on 11
Street to Cherry. Alderman Swaim seconded by Alderman Johnson made a motion to grant the
request. 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 Parker to appropriate the sum of $1,235,061.32 to pay expenses and
salaries for February 2008, presented by the City Clerk. The Council followed with a unanimous
vote.
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TRIAL BALANCE ill
AS OF: FEBRUARY 29TE, 2008 1
10 General Fund I
HONOR TO Win YEA4 TO MTE
ACCTA ACCOUNT 95942 DEBITS CREDITS DEBITS CREDITS
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ASSETS l'Il
1000 Petty Casb 0.00 200.00
1020 Cash in Back 201,489.71 475,438.31 E Il i
1020.10 Cash in Bank Sales Tax City 0.00 0.00
1020.11 Cash in Bank-MOSS 0.00 4,898.80 X11
1020.13 Cash In Bank -ACT 933 6,628.20 46,340.11 4
1020.14 Court Automation District 982.50 35,850.44 828,566 F
1020.15 Cash in Bank -ACT 1314 0.00 28,242.72 1 1729 11
1020.17 New Police Dept 0.00 35,000.00 911547•32+ '1
1020.18 Cash in Bank PD Co Tax 19,296.73 69,275.45 153683•88+
1020.19 Cash in Dank FD Co Tax 28,049.39 114,522.18
3020.20 Cash m Bank Erosion Control 375.00 14,000.00 4 6> 06 5 2 L L
1020.27 Cash in Bank Levee 0.00 5,594.17 1 6 4 6 1 7 1
1020.31 Cash in Bank Parks 6 Rec 65.48 57,634.94 231,822•98+ 1 i
1020.51 Cash in Sank Cemetery 67.27 14,003.49 1
1020.91 Cash in Bank Cap Imp 228,725.52 566,523.89 4 2 3 s G 6 1 5 a:
1040 Investments 0.00 550,000.00
1040.10 Investments sales Tax City 0.00 0.00
1040.18 Investments PO Co Tax 0.00 0.00 1
1040.19 Investments FD Co Tax -70.86 60,533.58
1040.27 investments Levee 0.00 0.00
1040.31 Investments Parks 4 Rec 0.00
0.00 1
1040.51 Investments Cemetery 0.00 48,752.59
3040.91 Investments Cap Imp 0.00 1,795,90.15
1050 Fixed Assets 0.00 0.00
1051 Accumulated Depreciation 0.00 0.00
1504 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
1540 Due'From Library Fund 0.00 0.00
.IABILITIFB AND FUND BALANCE
2000 Accounts Payable 0.00 0.00
2010 Municipal Health Ins. Payable 0.00 0.00
2030 Colonial Life Payable 0.00 0.00
2035 Credit union -First Resource 0.00 0.00
2040 LOPFI Payable 0.00 0.00
2050 National Foundation Life Ins. 0.00 35.28
2060 A=0.0C 0.00 0.00
2080 Cov seco Payable 0.00 0.00
2090 New York Life Ins. Payable 0.00 0.00
0100 Life Ins. of Georgia Payable 0.00 0.00
4130 Garnishments Payable 2,377.82 2,380.83
4135 R. Allen Trust 05023556/0 0.00 0.00
1140 United Way Payable 0.00 0.00
150 Parks d Rec. F.O.D. 0.00 250.00
:160 .re -Paid Legal Services 0.00 0.00
Next Police, Fire, Building Inspector, District Court, and Engineer Reports were presented
for filing. Next on the agenda was Miscellaneous and General Discussion. John Pope with Keep
Van Buren Beautiful (KVBB) spoke and gave a quick report. Next on the agenda, City Attorney
Donald Jenkins presented a NON EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT to Operate Horse Drawn
Carriages in Van Buren. Alderman Swaim seconded by Alderman Dodd made a motion to
approve the agreement. The Council followed with a unanimous vote. Next on the agenda, the
Mayor spoke and said the Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, April 1,
2008 regarding Verizon Wireless. Next on the agenda, Barbara Little, President of Old Town
Merchants Association, spoke of miscellaneous problems occurring downtown. The Mayor
spoke and said that City Inspector David Martin and Code Enforcement Officer Wes Sandlin
would enforce the issues.
There being no further business, motion was made by Alderman Swaim and seconded by
Alderman Johnson to adjourn. The Council followed with a unanimous vote. The meeting
adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
ATTESTED: r, AP' •VED:
g ja CITY CLERK TREASURER MAYOR