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05 May 2010 Regular MINUTES OF THE VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 17, 2010 The City Council of the City of Van Buren, Arkansas met at 7:00 p.m. Monday, May 17, 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 and City Attorney Donald Jenkins were present. This made a total of nine (9) present. A quorum was declared. The invocation was given by Reverend Tom Hill of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. Next. Mayor Freeman led the Pledge of Allegiance. On the agenda next was a presentation by Dick and Sheila Bell of a World War II photograph of the USS Van Buren. Mrs. Bell told the history of the ship, as well as, how she came across the photograph. On the agenda next, Mayor Freeman asked to adopt the minutes of the Special Called Council Meeting on May 3, 2010. 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. Ragsdale, Dodd, and Sagely. The following voted nay: none. On the agenda next, Mayor Freeman asked to adopt the minutes of the Council Meeting on April 19, 2010. Alderman Swaim made a motion to approve the minutes. Alderman Ragsdale seconded the notion. 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 COMPLY WITH ARK. CODE ANN. 14 -42 -107, AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO CONTRACT WITH A CITY OF VAN BUREN OFFICIAL OR EMPLOYEE, OR THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS; 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 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 Parker 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 Sagely, 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 11 -2010 ORDINANCE NUMBER 11 -2010 CONTINUED CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS ORDINANCE NO. t -2010 BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL., FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE TO COMPLY WITII ARK. CODE ANN. 14 -42 -107, AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO CONTRACT WITH A CITY OF VAN BUREN OFFICIAL OR EMPLOYEE, OR THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, A.C.A. 14 -42 -107 requires an ordinance be enacted specifically permitting the conducting of any business between an official or employee of the city, or their immediate fancily, and the City of Van Buren; and WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren wishes to use Jessica Cleland, the wife of Van Buren employee Wes Cleland, to sew flags for display at the Municipal Complex, because she can perform the services at below market rate; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Administration and the Van Buren City Council that compliance with A.C.A. 14-42 -107 is satisfied for the conducting of all city business; and WHEREAS, the purpose of this Ordinance is immediately necessary for preservation of the health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the City of Van Buren, Arkansas and an emergency exists which requires that this Ordinance become immediately effective and in full force and effect; NOW, THEREFORE, BE I'1' ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS, THAT: SECTION 1: Jessica Cleland, is hereby authorized and accepted, to sew flags for the Municipal Complex up to $250. SECTION 2: This ordinance being necessary for the financial continuity of the City of Van Buren, Arkansas, and necessary in providing for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety, an emergency is declared to exist and this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force after its passage. 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 against, the foregoing Ordinance at its Regular Meeting held on the 17` of May, 2010. 1. D.Y Robert D. Freeman, Mayor ATTESTED: APPROVED AS FO' -L Barbie Curtis, City Clerk/Treasurer N. Don. er Attorney On the agenda next was to consider A RESOLUTION APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH FLOATING ROCK, L.L.C. The Clerk read the Resolution in its entirety. Mayor Freeman asked if there was any discussion. Noah Steffy said they will be ready to go the week of June 1 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 5 -1 -2010 CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS RESOLUTION NO. 6- 1 -2010 BE IT ENACTED BY THE CTTY COUNCIL, FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS, A RESOLUTION TO BE ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH FLOATING ROCK, L.L.C.. WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren, desires to enter into a Lease Agreement for operation of peddle boats on Lake Cap Bedell within the City Park owned by the City of Van 13uren; and WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren requested proposals for such services and received one proposal, that being from Floating Rock L.L.C. of Fort Smith. Arkansas; and WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren has evaluated the proposal; and WFIEREAS, Under authority of A.C.A.. Section 14 -54 -302, the City has the authority to enter into such a Lease: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS THAT: SECTION 1: The City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor to enter into a lease agreement with Floating Rock L.L.C. and authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said lease agreement on behalf 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 ID for and Q against, the foregoing Resolution at its Regular Meeting held on the 17 day of May 2010. Ad1t Robert D. Freeman, Mayor ATTESTED: el/ Barbie Curtis, City Clerk/Treasurer 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. Mayor Freeman noted that both vehicles have had a long history of usage. The Dodge Durango doesn't run and the Dodge pick -up is high maintenance. 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 5 -2 -2010 CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS RESOLUTION NO. 5-1— 2010 BE IT ENACTED BY TIRE CITY COUNCIL, FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS, A RESOLUTION TO BE ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE TIIE MAYOR AND CITY CLERIC TO REMOVE AND DISPOSE OF CERTAIN FIXED ASSETS FROM THE CITY OF VAN BUREN'S FLIED ASSET INVENTORY, BY SEALED BID, AUCTION OR OTHER METHODS AUTHORIZED UNDER THE LAW, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren has certain fixed assets on its Fixed Asset inventory list which are obsolete, and/or beyond repair, and are no longer cost effective, so as to no longer be needed by the City, and WHEREAS, after an inventory of Fixed Assets, it is therefore recommended by our State Auditor that said items or item be removed from the City's Fixed Asset Inventory and disposed of by sealed bid, auction or as otherwise authorized under 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 Inventory Control Street Department $12,959.00 1996 Dodge Pickup ST -122 S/N IB7HC16XOTS688174 Street Department $18,000.00 2000 Dodge Durago ST -117 S/N 1B41IR28Y4YFI89160 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Van Buren, Arkansas, by its City Council, did pass, approve, and adopt, by a vote of 4 for andaagainst, the foregoing Resolution at its Regular Meeting held on the 17 day of May, 2010. a Robert D. Fre ATTESTED: Barbie Curtis City Clerk/Treasurer On the agenda next was to consider A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO CONTRACT FOR, AND TO PURCHASE, A CERTAIN VEHICLE FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN STREET DEPARTMENT THROUGH THE STATE PURCHASE CONTRACT. 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 5 -3 -2010 CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS RESOLUTION NO. 3 2010 BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS, A RESOLUTION TO BE ENTITLED. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO CONTRACT FOR, AND TO PURCHASE, A CERTAIN VEHICLE FOR IHF. LIT V OF VAN BUREN STREET D EPARTi\'IENT THROUGH THE STATE PURCHASE CONTRACT. WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren is in immediate need of a certain vehicle for the safety of life and protection of property by the City of Van Buren Street Department; and WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren desires to purchase one (1) Chevrolet 1 -ton gasoline truck for the price of 520,437.00; and WHEREAS, the City is authorized to waive the expense and time of bidding by purchasing such vehicles though the state purchase contract, pursuant to ARK. CODE ANN. 19 -11 249; and WHEREAS, the City has decided that it is in its best interest to purchase the above listed vehicle via the 2010 Arkansas State Contract Award No. SP -10 -0001; NOV, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS, THAT: SECTION 1: 'The Street Department of the City of Van Buren, Arkansas is in immediate need of a certain vehicle, as setforth above. SECTION 2: Said vehicle is to be purchased via the 2010 Arkansas State Contract Award No. SP- 10- 0001, from lander's Chevrolet, for the slim of $20,487.00 plus applicable taxes. SECTION 3: 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 action. SECTION 4: Two vehicles currently operated by the Street Department will be disposed of by sale or other means. LEI TESTIMONY \\'HEREOF, the City of Van Buren, Arkansas, by its City Council, did pass, approve, and adopt, by a vote of (p for and O against, the foregoing Resolution at its Regular Meeting held on the 17 day of May 2010. Roben -man Mayor ATTESTED: G622,61, 4.(214:JJ Barbie Curtis City Clerk/Treasurer On the agenda next was to consider A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO CONTRACT FOR, AND TO PURCHASE, A CERTAIN VEHICLE FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN STREET DEPARTMENT THROUGH THE STATE PURCHASE CONTRACT. 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 5 -4 -2010 CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS RESOLUTION NO. 5 -2010 BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS, A RESOLUTION TO BE ENTITLED. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO CONTRACT FOR, AND TO PURCHASE, A CERTAIN VEHICLE FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN STREET DEPARTMENT THROUGH THE STATE PURCHASE CONTRACT. WHEREAS, the City of Van 13uren is in immediate need of a certain vehicle for the safety of life and protection of property by the City of Van Buren Street Department; and WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren desires to purchase one (1) Dodge I/2 -ton 4x4 pickup truck for the price of 525,352.00; and WHEREAS the City is authorized to waive the expense and time of bidding by purchasing such vehicles though the state purchase contract, pursuant to ARK. CODE ANN. 19 -11 249; and WHEREAS, the City has decided that it is in its best interest to purchase the above listed vehicle via the 2010 Arkansas State Crintract Award No. SP -10 -0001; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS, THAT: SECTION 1: The Street Department of the City of Van Buren, Arkansas is in immediate need of a certain vehicle, as setforth above. SECTION 2: Said vehicle is to be purchased via the 2010 Arkansas State Contract Award No. SP- 10 -0001, from Red River Dodge, for the sum of 525,352.00 plus applicable taxes. SECTION 3: 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 action. SECTION 4: Two vehicles currently operated by the Street Department will be disposed of by sale or other means. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the City of Van Buren, Arkansas, by its City Council, did pass, approve, and adopt, by a vote of O for and _0_ against, the foregoing Resolution at its Regular Meeting held on the 17 day of May 2010. Ro.ertD. Mayor ATTESTED: I COO/Lf,LAIH Barbie Curtis City Clerk/Treasurer On the agenda next was to consider A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS TO UTILIZE FEDERAL -AID RECREATIONAL FUNDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO PARTICIPATE IN SUCH PROGRAM. The Clerk read the Resolution in its entirety. Mayor Freeman asked if there was any discussion. Mayor Freeman said we are applying for this grant for the Drennen Scott House trail. The A P Commission will be paying 20% of this project. 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, 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 5 -5 -2010 CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS RESOLUTION NO. r j 2010 BE IT ENACTED BY TILE CITY COUNCIL, FOR TITE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS, A RESOLUTION TO BE ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING TIIE W[LLLNGNTSS OF THE COPY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS TO UTILIZE FEDERAL .AID RECREATIONAL FUNDS, AND AUTHORIZING TIIE MAYOR TO PARTICIPATE IN SUCH PROGRAM. WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren, Arkansas understands Federal -aid Recreational Trails Funds are available, at 80% federal participation and 20% local match, to develop or improve Van Buren Historic and Nature Recreational Trails; and WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren, Arkansas understands that Federal -aid Funds are available for this project, on a reimbursable basis, requiring work to be accomplished and proof of payment prior to actual monetary reimbursement; and WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren, Arkansas understands that there will be no reimbursement for any work accomplished prior to the issuance by the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department of an official Notice to Proceed; and IVHEREAS, this project, using federal funding, will be open and available for use by the general public and maintained by the applicant. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS, THAT: SECTION 1. The City of Van Buren, Arkansas wishes to participate in the Federal -aid Recreational Trails Funds program, to develop or improve Van Buren Historic and Nature Recreational Trails, in accordance with its designated responsibility, including maintenance of such projects. SECTION 2. The Mayor of the City of Van Buren, Arkansas is hereby authorized and directed to execute all appropriate agreements and contracts necessary to facilitate and expedite the participation in, and construction of, the above stated project or projects. SECTION 3. The City Council of the City of Van Buren, Arkansas pledges its full support and hereby authorizes the City of Van Buren, Arkansas to cooperate with the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department to initiate action to implement this program. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Van Buren, Arkansas, by its City Codnell, did pass, approve, and adopt, by a vote of (0 for and against, the foregoing Resolution at its Regular Meeting held on the 17 day of May 2010. Robert D. F email Mayor ATTESTED: Barbie Curtis, City Clerk/Treasurer On the agenda next was to consider A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE EXISTENCE OF A NUISANCE UPON CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CORPORATE CITY LIMITS, LOCATED AT 3406 FLAT ROCK COURT, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDEMNING SAID STRUCTURE; PROVIDING A PERIOD OF TIME FOR PROPERTY OWNER TO ABATE SAID NUISANCE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. The Clerk read the Resolution in its entirety. Mayor Freeman asked if there was any discussion. Chief Bell explained the severity of the house's deterioration. He noted that the pictures do not do it justice. 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 5 -6 -2010 CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS RESOLUTION NO. 5 h 2010 BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS, A RESOLUTION TO BE ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION DECLARING 1 HE EXISTENCE OF A NUISANCE UPON CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WrELLIN TEIE CORPORATE CITY LIMITS, LOCATED AT 3406 FLAT ROCK COURT, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDEMNING SAID STRUCTURE; PROVIDING A PERIOD OF TIME FOR PROPERTY OWNER TO ABATE SAID NUISANCE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, the structure set forth above has been found by the Van Buren Code Enforcement Department to be dangerous, unsightly, unsanitary, dilapidated, obnoxious, unsafe, unfit for human habitation and/or otherwise detrimental to public welfare of Van Buren citizens in violation of Van Buren Municipal Code 11.28.01 etseq; and WIIEREAS, the condition of such property, as set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto, constitutes a serious fire, health, and/or safety hazard to the Public and to the City of Van Buren, and unless immediate action is taken to remedy these conditions, by removing, razing and/or abating said nuisance, there is great likelihood that the surrounding property may be damaged by fire originating from such unsafe hazardous structure. Moreover since the structure is without proper sanitary facilities, and as such is unsafe and hazardous, and provides a breeding place for rats, rodents and other dangerous germ carriers of disease, it constitutes a serious hazard to the health and safety of the citizens of Van Buren, and should be moved or razed for the purpose of eliminating such hazards. The city has given proper notice in accordance with Van Buren Municipal Code 11.28.07. RESOLUTION NUMBER 5 -6 -2010 CONTINUED NOW, TITEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED I3Y 773E CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY Of VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS, THAT: SECTION 1. The Van Buren City Council hereby fmds and declares the house located at the address indentified herein to be dangerous, unsightly, unsanitary, dilapidated, unsafe, obnoxious, a fire hazard, and/or a menaoe to abutting properties, with the current condition of said structure not being fit for human habitation; and because of such conditions, the City Council hereby declares the same to be condemned as a public nuisance and is ordered to be abated, removed or razed by the owner thereof in accordance with City Ordinance and State law. In SECTION 2. L accordance with Van Buren Municipal Code 11.28.08, the owner of record of the following described property is hereby directed to raze the same, or otherwise abate the above declared nuisance within thirty (30) days after the posting of a true copy of this Resolution at a conspicuous place upon the structure constituting the nuisance described herein, to -wit: Lot 146, Rickey IL[ subdivision in the City of Van Buren, Crawford County, Arkansas. (Parcel No. 700- 05977 -000 -T, located at 3406 Flat Rock Court and owned by SN Commercial LTC.) t SECTION 3. If the aforementioned structure has not been razed and/or removed within thirty (30) days after posting a true copy of this resolution at a conspicuous place upon the structure constituting the nuisance, er the nuisance otherwise abated, the structure shall be tom down and/or removed by the City of Van Buren, or a duly designated representative. Each day after the aforesaid thirty (30) days in which said nuisance is not abated shall constitute a separate and distinct offense punishable by fine up to $25.00 per day. Van Buren Ordinance 29 -1997. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the City of Van Buren, Arkansas, by its City Council, did pass, approve, and adopt, by a vote ofbfor and 0 against, the foregoing Resolution at its meeting held on the 17th day of May 2010. Robert D. Freetr 1 ATTESTED: Barbie urtis, City Clerk/Treasurer Next on the agenda was the Financial Statement. Motion was made by Alderman Swaim and seconded by Alderman Sagely to appropriate the sum of $1,551,069.79 to pay expenses and salaries for April 2010, presented by the City Clerk. The Council followed with a unanimous vote. f 5 -10 -2010 0 1 2 8 Pm C I T Y O F V A N 8 0 6 0 1 PAGE: 1 1 TRIAL BALANCE 'v AS OF: APR_L 30TH, 2010 10 General Fund 14010TH TO DATE 5060 TO 0ATE ACME ACCOUNT NAME DEBITS CREDITS DEBITS CREDITS 1 ASSETS 1000 Petty Cash 0.00 200.00 1 1020 Cash in Bank 76.387.04 182,103.72 1020.05 2009 Byrne Recovery Grant 185.54 29,480.10 0 0 1020.06 2009 Byrne Grant 2,680.00 120.00 1020.07 2007 Byrne Grant 0.00 0.00 1, 2_ 5, R 3 Y 3 3 4 1020.08 Cash In Bank -Ins 2008 Storm 0.00 24,852.38 i y 5 2 8 0 7 1020.09 District Coot Grant Mediation 250.00 75.00 1020.10 Cash in Bank N0C 715.00 4,393.29 7 S x 1020.11 Casa in Bank -0V08 0.00 0.00 8 9 9 1 3 5 1020.13 Cash In yank -ACT 833 29,876.86 34,927.73 2 2 8 2 5 9 1020.14 Court Automation District 1,822.50 53,250.72 3 2 1 1 1020.15 Cash in Bank -ACT 1314 0.00 0 -00 1 S 5 t 9 3 2 7 J 1020.16 AR Dept of Rural Services 25,000.00 25,000.00 1020.17 New Police Dept 0.00 35,000.00 1 7 0 5 5 1020.18 Cash in Bank 02 CO Tax 8,700.73 72,747.44 3 i0 2 1 1020.19 Cash in Bank FD Co Tax 17,638.63 207,873.29 1 5 5 1 0 6 9 7 9 i 0020.20 Cash In Bank- Erosion Cont.roi 200.00 4,850 -00 4 1020.27 Cast in Bank Levee 0.00 7,094.17 1020.26 Marina Repairs 8,500.00 2,032.50 1020.31 Cast in Bank Barks sec 1,036.00 37,082.19 1020.32 G1F -Parks 6 Recreation 0.00 7,577.88 1020.33 Cast in Bank -Yard Waste 37,865.33 9,318.09 1020.51 Cash in Bank Cemetery 32.71 11,022.96 1020.91 Cast in Bank Cap Inp 230,540.02 711,094.66 1 1040 Investments 0.00 550,000.00 1040.10 Investments Sales rax City 0.00 0.00 1040.18 Investments PD Co Tax 0.00 0.00 1040.19 I70es108n1s 00 0o Tax 0.00 0.00 l 1040.27 Investments Levee 0.00 0.00 1040.31 Investments Parks Rec 0.00 0.00 1040.51 Investments Cemetery 0.00 48,752.59 1040.91 Investments Cap Imo 894.75 1,813,765.83 I 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 II 1520 Due from Street Fund 8.81 16.03 k 1540 Due From Library Fund 0.00 0,00 LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE 2000 Accoen10 Payable 0.00 0.00 j 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 PPP 2040 IAPFI Payable 0.00 0.00 J 2050 National Foundation Life Ins. 0.00 0.00 r] v 1 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. Randy Pounders and Robert Duck with Roll Off Service appeared before the council to address concerns regarding the trash and recycling service. They will be getting in touch with Steve DuFresne at the Van Buren Municipal Utilities to solve these issues. Alderman Ragsdale noted an issue on North 8 Circle. Mayor Freeman touched on a recycling issue. The gentlemen at Roll Off Service said that issue should be already resolved as they have a truck solely dedicated for recycled goods. Alderman Moore asked that they be a little more conscious of their actions because sometimes trash is left in the can or the cans are left in the street on their sides. John Pope of Keep Van Buren Beautiful invited the council to attend the Keep Arkansas Beautiful state commission meeting on Thursday May 20` at 9:00 a.m. He said their meetings normally last anywhere between two and a half to three hours. Also, they are having a reception at the King Opera House for the state commission at 6:30 p.m. the Wednesday before. John Pope also noted he was very dissatisfied with the trash service provided by Roll Off Service. He offered his services as a Keep Arkansas Beautiful commissioner to Roll Off Service to make sure these issues are all resolved and stay on track. 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 7:50 p.m. ATTESTED: A' PR 1 VED: CITY CLERK- TREASURER MAYOR yel1/4.