02 February 2010 Regular MINUTES OF THE VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 22, 2010
The City Council of the City of Van Buren, Arkansas niet at 7:00 p.m. Monday, February
22, 2010 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, Ragsdale, Dodd, and Sagely. City Clerk- Treasurer Barbie Curtis was present. City
Attorney Donald Jenkins was absent. This made a total of eight (8) present. A quorum was
declared.
The invocation was given by Benton Cone with Heritage United Methodist Church.
Next, Mayor Freeman led the Pledge of Allegiance.
On the agenda next, Mayor Freeman asked to adopt the minutes of the Council Meeting
on January 11, 2010. Alderman Swains 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, Ragsdale, Dodd, and Sagely. The following voted nay: none.
On the agenda next was to consider AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE
NO. 7 -1963 (VAN BUREN MUNICIPAL CODE NO 14.04.01) FOR THE PURPOSE OF
REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS,
AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS, 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 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 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 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. There was none.
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.
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 2 -2010
ORDINANCE NUMBER 2 -2010 CONTINUED
CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
ORDINANCE NO. L -2D10
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS, AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 7-1963 (VAN
BUREN MUNICIPAL CODE NO. 14.04.01) FOR THE
PURPOSE OF REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY IN TIIE
CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS, AMENDING THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS,
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
IVHEREAS, the City of Van Buren, .Arkansas, is duly incorporated under the laws of the State of
Arkansas, with all powers, authority and duties ofa city of the first class; and
WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren has adopted the Zoning Ordinance for the City of Van Buren
(Ordinance No. 7- 1963): and
WHEREAS, notice ofa Public Hearing was duly published and a Public hearing was conducted
as required by law (A.C.A. 14 -56 -422) on February 2. 2010 for two separate
rezoning requests: and
WHEREAS, as a result of this hearing, the Planning Commission has recommended that certain
property within the cite limits of the City of Van Buren be rezoned from its previous
classification to the following_:
Property Description Propene Zoned Neer Zoning
Lots 20 -23, Block L, Rea's addition R -1 R -5
more commonly known as
914 North 27` Street, Van Buren, Arkansas
Lots 3 &10, Boatrights subdivision C -2 R -3
in the City of Van Buren. Arkansas
WHEREAS, 'la proposed rezoning herein was recommended by a majority vote of the entire
Planning Commission, in accordance with A.C.A. 14-56-422;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS:
SECTION I: The above- described property is hereby rezoned, and the Van Buren Zoning Map is
hereby amended to reflect this rezoning; and
SECTION 2: The adopted rezoning shall be filed in the office of the City Clerk, in accordance with
A.C.A. 14 -56- 422(5);
IN WITNESS WHEREOF. the City of Van Buren, Arkansas, by its City Council, did pass,
approve, and adopt, by a vote of ((7 for and against, the foregoing Ordinance at its Regular
Meeting held on the 22n day of February 2010.
Robert D. Free or
ATTESTED:
Barae Curtis, City Clerkffreasurer
On the agenda next was to consider AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE
BIDDING AND AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT FOR, AND PURCHASE OF, A "STOCK
PIERCE CONTENDER" FIRE APPARATUS FROM PIERCE MANUFACTURING;
FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS; 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 Moore. 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 Sagely. 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 mentioned this
truck will be funded by Act 833 Funds and County Sales Tax dollars.
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 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 3 -2010
ORDINANCE NUMBER 3 -2010 CONTINUED
CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
ORDINANCENO. 3 -7010
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED:
AN ORDINANCE TO NAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING
AND AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT FOR, AND PURCHASE
OF, A "STOCK PIERCE, CON "TENDER" FIRE APPARATUS
FROM PIERCE MANUFACTURING; FOR THE
APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS; DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY; AND FOR 021155 PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren 0 in immediate need of an additional fire apparatus for the
safety of life and protection of pmpcny by the City of Van Buren Firc
Department; and
WHEREAS, this fire apparatus would be available to put into service in .April and that it would
take approximately nine months to order and receive any other new fire apparatus;
and
WHEREAS, after extensive research and inquiry, the City of Van Buren Fire Chief has
delermined that utilizing the HGAC program would be the most practical, feasible
and cost effective method to purchase a new Stock Pierre Contender Fire
Apparatus conforming to all Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) rules
and regulations in effect at the ttme of proposal and with all National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA) Guidelines for Automotive Fire Apparatus as
published at the time of proposal. 11 will be equipped with a Cummins diesel MI.
400 HP engine, LED light package, 1250 gallons per minute Waterous pump and
other accessories as or forth in Exhibit "B". This vehicle is uniquely suited to the
needs of Van Buren, and that no other vehicle, for the same price, is a reasonably
suitable alternative; and
WHEREAS, the cosi of this Stock Pierce Contender fire apparatus is approximately
5305,224 -00 and associates firefighting equipment Exhibit "B" is 541,319.00 for
a total price of 1146,543.00 which exceeds the limit for purchase without
competitive bidding; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined, pursuant to A. C.A. Q 14 -58.302 that
exceptional circumstances exist which render the competitive bidding process to
not be practical or f siblq and
WHEREAS, a state of emergency exists because the Stock pierce Contender fire apparatus will
provide life safety and protection of property not now available, and because the
stock unit is offered through HGAC is readily available,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS, THAT
SECTION I: That the Fire Department of the City of Van Buren, Arkansas is in immediate
need to purchase the 'Stock Pierce Contender Fire Apparatus Gob k22413) and
associated firefighting equipment.
SECTION 2: That said fire apparatus, and associated firefighting equipment, Exhibit "B" be
purchased from Pierce Manufacturing, located in Appleton Wisconsin, for the
sum of 5346,543.00 pursuant to the contract attached hereto as Exhibit "A"
SECTION 3: That the City Council in aceocdence with the terns of A.C.A. 14- 58-302 hereby
waives the requirement of competitive bidding and directs the Purchasing Agent
to purchase the above described for the price set forth in Section 2 above.
SECTIOY4- Itto further found that doe to the immediate need to acquire this fire apparatus and
associated equipment an emergency is declared to exist and this ordinance being
necessary for the preservation of the public health, safety, and welfare, it shall
take effect from and after its passage and approval.
SECTION 5_ That the Mayor is further authorized to enter into an agee tint with an
app, -opriate financial institution in order m finance payment of (he fire apperams
and associated equipment pursuant to Amendment 78, Section 2 of the
Constitution of the State of Arkansas.
SECTION 5: The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized by the City Council for the City
of Van Buren to execute all documents, contracts, and agreements necessary to
effectuate this Ordinance, including Exhibit "B".
SECTiGN 7: The various provisions and parts of this Ordinance are hereby declared to be
severable, and, if any section or pan of a section, or any provision or pan of a
provision herein, is declared to be unconstitutional, inappropriate, or invalid by
any court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not invalidate or affect the
remainder of this Ordinance and to that extent the provisions hereto are declared
to be severable.
fN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Van Bum Arkansas, by its City Council, did
pass, approve, and adopt, by aa vote of for and against, the foregoing Ordinance
at its meeting held on the',{2"kay of Febm 2010.
Robert D. Freeman, Mayor
A9l'E TED:
gb.1j
Barbie Cun!s, City Clerk/Treasurer
On the agenda next was to consider A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY
CLERK 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 Parker 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 2 -1 -2010
CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. 2 1 2010
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS, A RESOLUTION TO BE ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE TILE CITY CLERK TO
DISPOSE OF A CERTAIN ASSET FROM THE CITY OF VAN
BUREN'S FIXED ASSET INVENTORY, BY SUCH :METHODS
AS AUTHORIZED UNDER THE LAW.
WHEREAS, the City Clerk for the City of Van Buren has an asset on its Fixed Asset Inventory list
which is obsolete, and /or beyond repair, and/or is no longer cost effective. so as to
no longer be needed by the City; and
WHEREAS, said item should be disposed of in accordance with state law, A.C.A. 14 -58 -306,
and be removed from the City's Fixed Asset Inventory.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS THAT:
SECTION I: The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to remove the following obsolete
fixed asset from the Fixed Asset Inventory:
Department Book Value Description oflnventory Control
City Clerk 51,620.89 Lexmark T] 62 Printer CC -58
IN WITNESS WHEREOF. the City of Van Buren, Arkansas, by its City Council. did pass,
approve, and adopt, by a vote ofja for and 0 agains foregoing Resolution at its regular
meeting held on the 22" day of February. 2010.
42.
Robert D. Free .1.
ATTESTED:
Barbie Curtis, City Clerk/Treasurer
On the agenda next was to consider A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE
POLICE DEPARTMENT TO DISPOSE OF AND /OR REMOVE 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. Mayor Freeman added that the
Intoximeter is housed at the Crawford County Sheriff's Office and was purchased by a grant in
conjunction with the Van Buren Police Department for the Sheriffs office to maintain. Also, the
list in Exhibit A is a list of items under the $1500.00 limit that doesn't need to be accounted for
through Fixed Assets. These items are accounted for by the Police Department by other means.
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 2 -2 -2010
CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. c), -_,I- 2010
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS, A RESOLUTION TO BE ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION TO AUTIIORIZE THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT TO DISPOSE OF AND /OR REMOVE
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 Buren Police Department 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, the City of Van Buren Police Department has on its fixed asset list numerous
property that is below the SI,500 value required to be maintained as a fixed asset, as
set out in Exhibit "A" attached hereto, including property maintained on other lists,
that should be removed from the Fixed Asset Inventory list to improve efficiency in
record keeping for the city; and
WHEREAS, said items or item should be disposed of in accordance with state law, A.C.A.
14 -58 -306, and be removed from the City's Fixed Asset Inventory.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS THAT:
SECTION I: The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to remove the following asset from
the Fixed Asset Inventory and to dispose of same by transfer to the designated
governmental agency herein:
Receivinv Agency Book Value Description of Inventory Control
Crawford County Sheriff S 7,731.36 Intoximeter EC/IRII PD -685
SECTION 2: The Mayor and City Clerk are further hereby authorized to remove the attached list
of assets (Exhibit "A which have book values of less than 51,500.00, from the
City's Fixed Asset Inventory list.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City, of Van Buren, Arkansas, by its City Council, did pass,
approve, and adopt, by a vote of _0_ for and Q against foregoing Resolution at its regular
monthly meeting held on the 22' day of February, 2010.
Robe D7Free SLw atAli
ATTESTED:
Barbie Curtis, City Clerk/ Treasurer
On the agenda next was to consider A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE FIRE
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. Chief Jerry McAdoo said these tools were purchased by donations for
the extrication equipment and were needed at that time, but have since been replaced and are no
longer needed. The Fire Department would like to transfer them to an entity who needs them.
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 2 -3 -2010
CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. 9\ R 2010
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS, A RESOLUTION TO BE ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION 'FO AUTHORIZE THE FINE
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.
WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren Fire Department has an asset on its Fixed Asset Inventory list
which is obsolete, and /or beyond repair, and /or is 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. A.C.A.
14 -58 -306. and be 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 fixed asset.
along with the other property setfonh on exhibit "A" attached hereto, from the Fixed
Asset Inventors' and to dispose of same by transfer to another governmental agency:
Receiving Agency Book Value Description of Inventors° Control
Natural Dam FD S 1.182.00 Honeywell hydraulic pump FD1-49
IN WITNESS WHEREOF; the City of Van Buren. Arkansas, by its City Council, did pass,
approve, and adopt, by a vote of 10 for and 0 aphis e foregoing Resolution at its regular
meeting held on the 22' day of February, 2010.
Robert D. Free '.r
ATTESTED:
Barbie Curtis, City Clerk/Treasurer
On the agenda next was to consider A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THAT
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN AUTHORIZE
THE VAN BUREN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES TO PROCEED WITH THE INSPECTION,
EVALUATION AND STRUCTURAL REPAIR OF THE 3.0 MILLION GALLON
PROSPECT WATER STORAGE RESERVOIR AND TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE
BIDDING. The Clerk read the Resolution in its entirety. Mayor Freeman asked if there was
any discussion. Gary Smith with the Van Buren Municipal Utilities commented that he would
like to get these repairs completed before the demands of summer set in and potentially make
matters worse down the road. 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 2 -4 -2010
CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. i{ -2.1L
A RESOL ION RECOMLMENDING THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF 1
CITY OF VAN BUREN AUTHORIZE THE VAN BUREN MUNICIPAL IJTILIIIES 0
PROCEE 1 WITH THE INSPECTION, EVALUATION AND STRUCTURAL REPAIR OF T 1
3,0 MILL ON GALLON PROSPECT WATER STORAGE RESERVOIR AND TO W
COMPE 1 BIDDING
WHEREA., the City has identified structural defects and failures in the 3M0 Prospect W: er
Storage R =.ervoir; and
WHEREA without proper and prompt repairs being made to the Reservoir, said risk failures d
for defects ay render the Reservoir unstable and unsatisfactory for use; and
WI it is necessary to drain the Reservoir promptly in order to further identify and evalu. to
said failure and/or defects, and to make the necessary repairs,
THE VAN UREN MUNICIPAL UTILTIIhS COMMISSION DOES HEREBY RECOMME I1:
(1) Thatth City Council authorize the Van Buren Municipal Utilities to proceed until comp leti in
with the n ssary evaluation and repairs to the Reservoir; and
(2) That th C ity Council waive the requirement of competitive bidding in this particular situati.n
in that said uirement is deemed not to be feasible or practical. Further, lime is of the essence: .d
it is neces to proceed as soon as possible.
PASSED s 10 day of February, 2010.
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C'J
C. E. Dougan, C 'iTif
TEST:
Iagt N SECRETARY
PASSED IS h R DAY OF i)oca ,2010.
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MAYOR
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CITY C :RK- TREASURER
On the agenda next was to consider A RESOLUTION APPROVING AMOUNTS OF
LIENS TO BE CERTIFIED TO THE CRAWFORD COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR
AGAINST CERTAIN REAL PROPERTIES AS A RESULT OF GRASS CUTTING
EXPENSES AND ABATEMENT OF OTHER NUISANCES BY THE CITY OF VAN
BUREN; 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, 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 2 -5 -2010
CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
RESOLUT(ON NO. 5 -2010
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS, A
RESOLUTION TO BE ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AMOUNTS OF LIENS TO BE
CERTIFIED TO THE CRAWFORD COUNTY TAX
COLLECTOR AGAINST CERTAIN REAL PROPERTIES AS A
RESULT OF GRASS CUTTING EXPENSES AND
ABATEMENT OF OTHER NUISANCES BY THE CITY OF
VAN BUREN; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, in accordance with Ark Code Ann. 4 14 -54 -901, the City of Van Buren has
corrected conditions existing on certain lots or other real property within the
City of Van Buren and is entitled to compensation pursuant to Ark Code Ann.
14- 54-904; and
WHEREAS, State law also provides for a lien against the subject properties, with the amount
of lien to be determined by the City Council at a hearing held after notice to the
owner thereof by certified mail or publication (see Exhibit "A" attached hereto),
with said amount (plus a ten percent collection penalty) to be thereafter
certified to the Crawford County Tax Collector; and
WHEREAS, a hearing for the purpose of determining such liens has been set for 7:00 p.m. on
February 22, 2010 in order to allow service of the attached notice of same upon
the listed property owners, by certified mail or publication as is necessary.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS;
SECTION 1. That after notice to property owners, a public hearing was held at 7:00 p.m. on
February 22, 2010, for the purpose of determining the amount of liens, if any, to
be filed against certain real property as the result of grass cutting and abatement
of other nuisances by the City of Van Buren.
SECTION 2. That after said public hearing the amounts listed on Exhibit "A" are hereby
certified and are to be forwarded to the Crawford County Treasurer and
Assessor.
SECTION 3. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage
and approval.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the City of Van Buren, Arkansas, by its City Council, did pass,
approve, and adopt, by a vote of 1p for and 0 against, the foregoing Resolution at its
meeting held on the 22 day of February 2010.
Robert D. Fr- yor\
ATTESTED:
Actacul
Barbie Curtis, City Clerk/Treasurer
Next on the agenda was a request from King School to close streets on April 10, 2010
from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. for their 5k Run. Motion was made by Alderman Swaim and
seconded by Alderman Ragsdale to approve the request. The Council followed with a unanimous
vote.
Next on the agenda was a request from Old Town Cruisers to close Main Street from the
courthouse to the depot and all side streets in- between on September 11, 2010 from 6:00 a.m. to
9:00 p.m. for their annual car show. 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 the Financial Statement. Motion was made by Alderman Swaim
and seconded by Alderman Sagely to appropriate the sum of $1,302,537.36 to pay expenses and
salaries for January 2010, presented by the City Clerk. The Council followed with.a unanimous
vote.
2 -10 -2010 0 1 4 7 PM C I T Y O F V A N 4 0 3 8 0 1 0 PAGE: 1
TRIAL BALN000
A9 OF: 3000A80 J1$T, 2010
10 Genera. Fund
MOVTN TO M'E YEAA TO GATE
ACCT8 ACCOUNT NAME DEBITS CREDITS DE8IT0 CREDITS
ASSETS I
1000 Petty Cash 0.00 200.00
1020 Cash in Bank 151,513.23 325,180.38 O.*
1020.05 2009 Byrne Recovery Grant 28,043.66 30,091.01
1020.06 2009 Byrne Grant 5,392.00 2,200.00
1020.07 2007 Byrne Grant 0.00 0.00 9 3 1, 0 6 2- 4 2+
1020.08 Cash in Bankane 2008 Storm 0.00 30,852.38 1 5 2 4 2 2
1020.09 District c*u[ Grant- Mediation 0.00 325.00 1 9 '1 0 5 4 8 2
1020.10 cash in Bank NDC 0.00 6,406.14
36-06+
1020.11 0005 11 Bank-K058 0.00 874.28
1020.13 Cash In Bank -ACT 833 0.00 66,395.09 489-74+
3727.14 cony. Antorta :ron -Dr acrroc 1,817.50 61,072.56 2 2 7 S 0
ii
1020.15 Cash in Bank -ACr 1314 0.00 0.00 98-43+ li
1020.16 AR Dept of Rural Services 0.00 0.00 b 6 1 2 2 88
1020.17 New Police Dept 0.00 35,000.00
1020.18 Cash in Bank PD co Tax 20,354.95 02,932.96 1 9 0 9 9 1 1
1020.19 Ca85 11 Bank FD Co Tax 20,764.19 216,820.97 1 1 0 13 5 8 6 1
1020.20 Cash In Bank Erosion control 250.00 3,750.00 1 2 7 5 5 2 1
1020.27 Cash in Bank Levee 0.00 7,094.17 1 1
1020.28 Marina Repairs 2,400.00 15,332.50 V I
1020.31 Cash in Bank Parks 5 Rec 5.00 32,722.89 1 3 0 2 5 5 3 7 3 6 4
1020.33 Cash in Bank -Yard Waste 50,000.00 50,000.00
1020.51 Cash in Bank Cemetery 15.53 11,120.71
1020.91 cash in Bank Cap Imp 71,894.51 762,663.32 1 I
1040 Investments 0.00 550,000.00
1040.10 Investments Sales Tax City 0.00 0.00 t
1040.18 Investments PD co Tax 0.00 0.00
1040.19 Investments FD co Tax 0.00 0.00 1
1040.27 Investments Levee 0.00 0.00
1040.31 Investments Parks 6 Rec 0.00 0.00 I
1040.51 Snve¢toento Cemetery 0 -00 48,752.59 .1
1040.91 Investments Cap Imp 2,227.10 1,812,071.08
1050 Fixed Assets 0.00 0.00 1
1051 Accumulated Depreciation 0.00 0.00 11
1504 Due from Payroll 0.00 0.00 11
1505 Due From Other Funds 0.00 0.00
1520 Due from street Fund 0.61 2.37 'i
1540 Due From Library Fund 0.00 0.00 '4
LIABILITIES AND V0 BALANCE 11'1
FUND
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2000 Accounts Payable 0.00 0.00
2010 Municipal Health Ins. Payable 0.00 0.00
111
2030 Colonial Life Payable 0.00 0.00
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2035 Credit Union -First Resource 0.00 0.00 I I
2040 IAPFI Payable 0.00 0.00
2050 national Foundation Life Ins. 0.00
0.00 11111
0.00
2060 AFLAC 0.00 t
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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. Art Sellers who is a
resident of Azure Hills would like the council to consider a moving vehicle noise ordinance.
Mayor Freeman said that the city has been looking at other city's versions of noise ordinances in
order to solve this issue.
Mayor Freeman said the bonding company was in to look at the library. We still have not
received our letter in writing regarding their decision. We are pushing to get a response out of the
bonding company.
Alderman Donna Parker said a thank you to the Police Department for a wonderful
luncheon and being able to see Donald Eversole being awarded the Officer of the Year award, as
well as Sandra Carney being awarded the Employee of the Year award.
There being no further business, motion was made by Alderman Parker and
seconded by Alderman Swaim to adjourn. The Council followed with a unanimous vote.
The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
ATTESTED: A' I VED:
CITY CLERK TREASURER MA OR