11 November 2007 RegularMINUTES OF THE VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 19, 2007
The City Council of the City of Van Buren, Arkansas met at 7:00 p.m., Monday, November
19, 2007 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 Clerk- Treasurer Barbie Curtis was also present. City
Attorney Donald Jenkins was not present. This made a total of eight (8) present. A quorum was
declared.
The invocation was given by Pastor Scott Maze of First Baptist Church in Van Buren.
Next, Mayor Freeman led the Pledge of Allegiance.
On the agenda next, Mayor Freeman presented a certificate of appreciation to Les Thomas,
Jr. for the annual Veterans Day Parade in Van Buren.
On the agenda next, Mayor Freeman asked to adopt the minutes of the Council Meeting on
October 15, 2007. Alderman Swaim made a motion to approve the minutes. Alderman Johnson
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 Recommended Sidewalk Construction Priorities from Brad
Baldwin, City Engineer. Alderman Johnson made a motion to approve the recommendation.
Alderman Moore seconded the motion. The Council followed with a unanimous vote.
On the agenda next was to consider AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE LOCAL
AMENDMENTS TO ORDINANCE NO. 09 -2005 (VAN BUREN MUNICIPAL CODE
11.16.01) ADOPTING THE 2005 EDITION OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
IN 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
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 Sagely. 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 (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, Johnson,
Dodd and Sagely. The Mayor declared the motion carried as there were (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 NUNIBER 36 -2007
CITY OF VAN BUREN?
ARKANSAS
ORDINANCE NO. 36-2007
BE IT ENACTED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL, FOR :THE
CITY OF VAN BUREN, AR- SECTION 2: The passage
KANSAS- AN ORDINANCE and approval of these
TO BE ENTITLED: amendments to the jVan
AN ORDINANCE TO Buren Electrical Code will
AMEND THE' LOCAL protect the health,' safety,
AMENDMENTS TO ORDI- and /or welfare of the City
NANCE NO. 09-2005 and its citizens., There:
(VAN BUREN MUNICI- fore, an emergency is de-
PAL 'CODE 11:16.01) clared to exist' and this
ADOPTING? THE. 41 2005 Ordinance, being neces-
EDITION' OF sary for the preservation
TIONAL ELECTRICAL of the public' peace,
CODE IN THE- CITY -'OF health and safety, shall be
VAN BUREN,' ARKAN' in force and take ef-
SAS,' AND FOR ;OTHER fect immediately upon
PURPOSES. and after its passage.
WHEREAS, it hasteen de- SECTION 3: The various
termined by the city coon: provisions and parts' of
cil that there is an imme- this Ordinance are hereby
diate need to 'revise the declared to be severable,
local amendments to the and if any section or part
2005. edition of the Na- of a'section, or, any provi-
tional Electrical Code, Sion or part of a provision
which was adopted bIrthe herein, is declared -to be
City of Van Buren pursu- unconstitutional; inappro-
ant to Ordinance 09- 2005, priate, or invalid by any
to ensure proper electri- court of competent juris-
cal safety and safe con- diction, such holding shall
struction techniques not invalidate or affect
within the City of Van Bu- the remainder of this Or-
ren; and dinance and to that extent
WHEREAS, notice of a the provisions hereto are
Public Hearing was duly declared to be severable.
published; and a Public IN WITNESS WHEREOF,
hearing was conducted by the City of Van Buren, Ar-
the Van Buren Planning kansas, by its City Coun-
Commission to consider cil, did pass, approve, and
these proposed amend- adopt, by a vote of 6 for
ments; and an 0 against, the forego
WHEREAS, the proposed ing Ordinance at its meet
changes herein were rec- ing held on the 19th day
ommended by a majority of November, 2007.
vote of the entire Plan- Robert D. Freemen
ning Commission; and Mayor
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT .ATTESTED:
ORDAINED AND ENACTED Barbie Curtis,
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF City Clerk/Treasurer
THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, APPROVED A TO FORM:
ARKANSAS, THAT: N. Donald Jenkins, 1i
SECTION 1: The Local Re- City Attorney
quirements adopted in Published in the Novem-
conjunction with the City ber 21, 2007 issue of the
of. Van Buren's adoption Press Argus- Courier.
of the 2005 National Elec-
trical Code, Ordinance
09 -2005 (Van Buren MU-
NICIPAL CODE SECTION
11.16.01) are hereby
amended. as set forth in
attachment "A" hereto.
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, 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 Sagely. 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 (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 (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 37 -2007
CITY OF VAN BUREN
ARKANSAS
ORDINANCE NO. 37-2007
(BE IT ENACTED BY THE
CITY. COUNCIL FOR THE
CITY OF VAN BUREN, AR-
KANSAS, AN ORDINANCE
TO BE ENTITLED.
AN ORDINANCE TO
AMEND ORDINANCE NO.
7 -1963 (VAN BUREN MU-
NICIPAL CODE NO.
14.04.01) FOR THE PUR-
POSE OF REZONING
CERTAIN PROPERTY IN
THE CITY OF VAN BU-
REN, ARKANSAS,
AMENDING THE ZONING
MAP OF THE CITY OF
VAN BUREN, ARKAN-
SAS, -AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the City of Van
Buren, Arkansas, is duly
incorporated under the
laws of the State of Ar-
kansas, with all powers,
authority and duties of a
city of the first class; and
WHEREAS, the City of Van
Buren has adopted the
Zoning Ordinance for the
City of Van Buren .(Ordi-
nance No 7_1963); and
1 WHEREAS; notice of the
Public Hearing was duly
published- and a Public
hearing was conducted as
required by law (A.C.A
14 -56 -422) on November
6, 2007; and
WHEREAS, as a' 'result of
this hearing, the Planning
Commission has recom-
mended that certain prop
erty within the city limits
of the City of. Van Buren
be rezoned from its previ-
ous classification to the
following: I
Property Description: Lots
14, 15 and 16 in Block 12,
Knox Addition, more com-
monly known as 202 Ar-
kansas Street, Van Buren,
Arkansas
Property Zoned
R -2
New Zoning
R -3
WHEREAS, The proposed
rezoning herein was rec
onimended by a majority
vote of the entire Plan-
ning Commission, in ac-
cordance. with A.C.A
14 -56 -422;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
ORDAINED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1: The above -de-
scribed property is hereby
rezoned, and the Van Bu-
ren 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, Ar-
kansas, by its City Coun-
cil, did pass, approve, and
adopt, by a vote of 6 for
an 0 against, the forego-
ing Ordinance at its meet-
ing held on the.19th day
of November, 2007.
Robert D. Freeman, Mayor
ATTESTED:
Barbie Curtis
City Clerk/Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
N. Donald Jenkins, jr.
City Attorney
Published in the Novem-
ber 21, 2007 issue of the
Press Argus- Courier.
On the agenda next was to consider AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE
OF $10,000,000 WATERWORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM REVENUE CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2007, BY THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS;
AUTHORIZING A TRUST INDENTURE SECURING THE BONDS; AFFIRMING THE
SALE OF THE BONDS AND THE EXECUTION OF A BOND PURCHASE
AGREEMENT; PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS PERTAINING THERETO; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Clerk read the Ordinance in part. The Mayor asked
for a motion to suspend the rules. Alderman Swaim moved that the rules be suspended and the
Ordinance be placed on its second reading. The motion was seconded by Alderman Sagely. 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 Moore. 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 (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, Johnson,
Dodd and Sagely. The Mayor declared the motion carried as there were (6) ayes and (0) nays.
Four (4) votes being necessary for passage.
Motion was made by Alderman Swaim and seconded by Alderman Parker, that the
emergency clause be adopted. On the Clerk's calling the roll, the following vote resulted: Ayes
Aldernan 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.
City of Van Buren, Arkansas
ORDINANCE NO. 38
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $10,000,000 WATERWORKS AND
SEWER SYSTEM REVENUE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2007, BY THE
CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS; AUTHORIZING A TRUST INDENTURE SECUR-
ING THE BONDS; AFFIRMING THE SALE OF THE BONDS AND THE EXECUTION OF
A BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT; PRESCRIBING OTHER MAI IERS PERTAINING
THERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren, Arkansas owns a water and sewer system which is operated
Ind maintained as a single, integrated municipal undertaking (the "System on behalf of the
City by the Van Buren Water and Sewer Conunission (the "Commission and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Constitution and laws of the State of Arkansas, including particu-
larly the Local Government Capital Improvement Revenue Bond Act of 1985, as amended, the
City is authorized to issue its bonds to finance Capital improvements to the System and to pledge
the.revenues of the System to the repayment of the bonds ant 1.r, astp- tc;np,n1 ..dde
WHEREAS, the City Council'and the Commission have determined th
ermined that e acquisition, con-
struction, and equipping of capital improvements to theSystem (the "Improvements is neces-
sary in order to make the services provided by the System adequate for the needs of the City,
and
.WHEREAS, the City is•authodied under Act No. 305 of the Acts of the General Assembly of
the State of Arkansas for the year 1967, an amended "Act 305"), to pledge and cross pledge the
revenues of any City water or sewer utility to revenue bonds issued for constructing, reconsruct-
ing, extending, improving, or equipping water and sewer utilities owned by the City at the time
of such pledge or cross pledge; and
WHEREAS, to provide moneys for accomplishing the Improvements. the City has determined
to issue its Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Capital Improvement Bonds, Series 2007,
dated December I, 2007 (the "Bonds in the principal amount of $10,000,000; and
WHEREAS, the City has made arangements for the sale of the Bonds to Morgan Keegan
Company, Inc. (the "Underwriter"), pursuant to a Bond Purchase Agreement, which has been
executed on behalf of the City by the Mayor and is presented to and is before this meeting and
WHEREAS, the City desires to affirm acceptance of the Underwriter's offer to purchase the
Bonds and to authorize the issuance of the Bonds and the execution and delivery of various docu-
ments pertaining to the issuance of the Bonds; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VAN
BUREN, ARKANSAS, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The improvements shall be accomplished under the control and supervision of, and
all details in connection therewith shall be handled by, the Commission.
SECTION 2. The issuance of the Bonds in the aggregate principal amount og $10,000,000 is
hereby authorized for the purpose of accomplishing the Improvements, and the Mayor and City
Clerk are hereby authorized to execute, by manual or facsimle signature. and deliver the Bonds
to or upon the direction of the Underwriter. The bonds shall be not general obligations of the City,
but shall be special obligastions, payable from and secured by the revenues of the System on a
parity of security with the 2001 Bonds. The Bonds shall bc dated December 1, 2007, and shall
be issued in the -form and denominations, shall be numbered, and shall be subject 'to optional
redemption.prior to maturity all upon the terms and conditions set forth in the Bond Purchase
Agreement and Trust Indenture, which are identified and authorized below, The Bonds shall
mature on the dates and in the amounts and shall bear interest at the rates are as follows:
Date December l Principal Amount Interest Rate
2010 $390.000 4.000%
2011 $405,000 4.000%
2012 $420,000 4.000%
2013 $440,000 4.000%
2014 $455,000 4.000%
2015 $475,000 4.000%
2016 $495,000 4.000%
2017 $515,000 4.000%
2018 $555,000 4.000%
2019 $575,000 4.000%
2020 $535,000 4.000%
2021 $600,000 4.000%
2022 $625,000 4.000%
2023 5650,000 4.050%
2024 $675,000 4.050%
2025. $700,000 4.100%
2026 $730,000 4.125%
'.2027 $760.000 4.150%
THE ORDINANCE WAS GIVEN THE NUMBER 38 -2007
SECTION 3. The Bond's have' been sold pursuant to the specncF terms and conditions set forth
in a Bond Purchase agreement, dated November 13, 2007 (the "Bond Purchase Agreement')
between the City and the Underwriter, for the purchase price of 98.65% of the principal amount
thereof, plus original issue premium and plus accrued interest to the date of purchase. The City
hereby affirms execution and delivery of the Bond Purchase Agreement by the Mayor on behalf
of the City in the form presented at this meeting. An executed copy of the Bond Purchase Agree-
ment shall be filed in the permanent records of the City and kept by the City Clerk.
SECTION 4. To prescribe the terms and conditions upon which the Bonds are to he executed,
authenticated, delivered. issued, 'accepted, held, and secured, the Mayor is hereby authorized and
directed to execute and acknowledge a Trust Indenture, dated as of December I, 2007, by and
between the City and Citizens Bank Trust Co., as Truse City Clerk is hereby authorized and
directed to execute and acknowledge the Trust Indenture and to affix the seal of the City thereto,
and the Mayoi and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to cause the Trust Indenture to
be accepted, executed, and acknowledged by the Trustee. The Trust (denture is hereby approved
in substantially the forn'submitted at this meeting, and the Mayor and Ciry Clerk are hereby
authorized, upon the advice of bond counsel, to confer with the Trustee and the Underwriter in
order to complete the Trust Indenture with such modifications as shall be approved by the Mayor
and City Clerk, their execution to constitute conclusive evidance of such approval.
SECTION 5. There is hereby authorized the preparation and distribution to various prospective
and actual purchasers of the.Bonds of the Official Statement dated November 13, 2007 in the
name of the City, describing the City, the Bonds, the System, and the Trust Indenture and setting
forth such other information as may be determined in the necessary or desirable. The Mayor, for
and on behalf of the City, is authorized to execute the Official Statement. an executed copy of
which shall be filed in the permanent records of the City.
SECTION 6: The appointment of Citizens Bank Trust Co., to serve as Trustee is hereby ap-
proved.
SECTION 7. All actions heretofore taken by the City and the Underwriter in connection with the
offer and sale of the Bonds are hereby in all respects ratified and approve.
SECTION 8. The Mayor and City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City, are hereby authorized and
directed to do any and all things necessary to effect the execution and delivery of the Bonds, the
Bond Purchase Agreement, and the Trust Indenture; the execution, delivery, and distribution of
the Official Statement; the execution and delivery of such other papers and documents necessary
to effect the issuance of the Bonds, including, particularly. an undertaking to make provide an-
nual disclosure reports and to provide notice of certain events; and the performance of all acts of
whatever nature necessary to effect and carry out the authority conferred by this Ordinance. The
Mayor and the City Clerk .are hereby further authorized and directed. for and on behalf of the
City, to execute all papers, documents, certificates, and other instruments that may be required
for the carrying out of such authority or to evidence the exercise thereof.
SECTION 9. The City Clerk shall maintain, as a part of the minutes of the meeting at which this
Ordinance is adopted; and in the permanent records of the City, for inspection by any interested
person, a copy of the Trust Indenture, the Official Statement, and the Bond Purchase Agree-
ment.
SECTION 10. The City hereby,declares its expectation and intention that bonds issued and to
be issued by the City during calendar year 2007 will not in the aggregate exceed $10,000,000
in principal amount, and the City hereby declares the Bonds to be "qualified tax exempt obliga-
tions" within the meaning of section 265(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
SECTION 11. Emergency Clause. The City Council hereby determines that the Improvements
must be accomplished as soon as possible in order to make the System adequate for the needs of
the City and its inhabitants and to insure the continued operation of the System; that an appropri-
ateway to accomplishment the Improvements is by the issuance of revenue bonds payable from
revenues of the System as authorized by the Act; and that this ordinance shall be given immedi-
ate effect so that such savings may be secured as soon as possible. Therefore, an emergency is
hereby declared to exist and this ordinance, being necessary for the immediate preservation of
the public health, safety, and welfare, shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage
and approval.
ADOPTED: November 19, 2007
By: Roberti) Freeman, Mayor
ATTEST: Barbie Curtis, City Clerk'
Published in the November 21, 2007 issue of the Press Argus Courier.
On the agenda next was to consider A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ACCEPTING
THE FINAL PLAT OF "LUDWICK ESTATES" (LOTS 1 -3), WITHIN THE PLANNING
JURISDICTION OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES. The Clerk read the Resolution in its entirety. The Mayor asked if there was any
discussion. Alderman Swaim spoke saying that the Resolution needed to be amended to say
within the planning jurisdiction. It has been amended to say that. The Mayor read it and okayed
it. Alderman Swaim seconded by Alderman Johnson 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.
TIIE RESOLUTION WAS GIVEN THE NUMBER 11 -1 -2007
CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. 1t 1 -2007
BE IT ENACTED B1 THE CITY COUNCIL, FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN
ARKANSAS, A RESOLUTION TO BE ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE
FINAL PLAT OF "LUDWICK ES'T'ATES" (LOTS 1 -3),
WITH IN TAE PLANNING JURISDICTION OF THE CITY OF
VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTIIER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren, Arkansas, is duly incorporated under the laws of the State of
Arkansas, with all powers, authority and duties of a city of the first class, and under
such authority has adopted the Subdivision Regulations for the City of Van Buren
(Ordinance No. 7- 2003); and
WHEREAS, notice ofa Public Hearing was duly published and a Public hearing was conducted
as required by taw (A.C.A. 14 -56 -422) on November 6 2007- and
WHEREAS, as a result of this hearing, the proposed Final Plat hereto was recommended by a
majority vote of the entire Planning Commission, in accordance with A.C.A.
14 -56 -122;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS:
Section l: Subject to the assurances provided in the Code of General Orders of the City of Van
Buren Subdivision Regulations Title 15 et seq., being executed to assure that all
improvements are put in and that all requirements of the Planning Commission are
met, the submined Final Plat for Ludwjck Estates (I Lots 1 -3) within the Planning
Jurisdiction of the City of Van Buren, is hereby approved and accepted; and
ection 2: The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to sign said plat document and the City
Clerk is authorized and directed to attest to same, upon acceptance of the constructed
improvements by the City, or, upon filing of any necessary bonds with the City Clerk.
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 IL against, the foregoing Resolution at its meeting held
on the 191± day of November, 2007.
ATTESTED: �1 y
LAum,:l
Barbie Curl is, City ClerktTreasurer
Roben D. •reeman,.iayor
On the agenda next was to consider A RESOLUTION APPROVING A ONE HUNDRED
DOLLAR ($100.00) CHRISTMAS BONUS TO ALL FULL -TIME, NON- ELECTED CITY
EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE ONE (1) FULL YEAR OF SERVICE. 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 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 11 -2 -2007
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A ONE HUNDRED DOLLAR ($100.00)
CHRISTMAS BONUS TO ALL FULL -TIME, NON ELECTED CITY
EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE ONE (1) FULL YEAR OF SERVICE.
WHEREAS, The City of Van Buren, Arkansas, has paid a Christmas
Bonus to its salaried employees in the past; and
WHEREAS, The City of Van Buren, Arkansas, wishes to continue this
practice:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1:
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 19 DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2007.
ATTESTED:
CITY CLERK TREASURER
CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. 4 -2007
THAT all full -time, non- elected city employees who have
one (1) full year of service, shall be paid a one hundred
dollar (3100.00) bonus for Christmas.
On the agenda next was to consider A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE HIGH BIDS
FOR CERTAIN FIXED ASSETS AUTHORIZED TO BE SOLD AND DISPOSED OF BY
SEALED BID, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. The Clerk read the Resolution in its entirety.
Mayor Freeman asked if there was any discussion. Fire Chief Jerry McAdoo spoke and said the
money will be used to buy three (3) new vehicles for the Fire Department. 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, 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 11 -3 -2007
CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. 1 2007
BE IT ENACTED BY THE. CITY COUNCIL, FOR TIIE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS, A RESOLUTION TO BE ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING TIIE HIGH BIDS FOR
CERTAIN FIXED ASSETS. AUTHORIZED TO BE SOLD AND
DISPOSED OF BY SEALED BID, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, The City of Van Buren has authorized the sale and disposal of certain fixed assets
which are obsolete, and/or beyond repair, and/or no longer cost effective, so as to no
longer be needed by the City, pursuant to Resolution No. 9 -2 -2007 and
WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren, after soliciting and opening sealed bids for said assets, after
advertisement of said sale, has received a high bid of 860,010.22 from the Evansville
Volunteer Fire Department, Evansville, Arkansas.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1: That the Mayor is hereby authorized to accept the high bid as set forth in "Exhibit
1" attached hereto for the following property:
AIIESTED:
L21L-E,_)
Barbie Curtis, City Clerk/Treasurer
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SECTION 2: The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized by the City Council for the City of
Van Buren to execute all documents necessary to effectuate these sales and transfers.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Van Buren, Arkansas, by its City Council, did pass,
approve, and adopt, by a vote of for and 0 against, the foregoing Resolution at its
meeting held on the 19th day of November, 2007.
Next on the agenda was Boards and Commissions. Mayor Freeman requested that Dorvan
Wiley be appointed to the Solid Waste Management Board. Alderman Swaim seconded by
Alderman Parker made a motion to grant the request. The Council followed with a unanimous
vote.
Next on the a enda was a request from Heritage Methodist Church to Nock off Main Street
between 4 and 6" Street and Webster Street to Washington Street between the blocks of 5` and
6 Street on Sunday, January 6, 2008 to do a block party downtown inviting the local youth
ministries in the Van Buren city area. Alderman Parker 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
seconded by Alderman Dodd to appropriate the sum of 1,332,451.21 to pay expenses and
salaries for October 2007 presented by the City Clerk. The Council followed with a unanimous
vote.
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Cash Cap Imp
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Investments Cemetery
1040.91 Investmens Cap 1np
1050 Fixed Assets
1011 cusu_a. r t aclan
1504 Due 805 aYr011
1505 Due PM. 0508: 51001
1520 Due from Street
0500 Due From Library Fund
LIABILITIES AND FUND BA,ANCE
Accounts 52 1 Malta
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Ins. Payable
2030 Colonial Life Payable
2035 Credit 0'2100 -Flrst Re.Onra
2040 40.1 Payable
2050 Rational uFYatlen Life Inn.
2200 Cons*. Payable
2090 New TO. LIE. Ins. Payable
2100 Life Inf. of 0005915 Payable
Carnishmente Payable
2135 R. Allen Trust 4502355610
2140 001 ed Vey Payable
2160 Pre-Paid Lpel Services
CITY OF PAY BOREN
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AS OF: OCTOBER 3101, 2007
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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. He said that there were over 150 Volunteers in the Fall
clean -up. He talked about the community service workers working on Saturday's. The KVBB
Board consists of Alderman Parker, Kenneth Fry, Brad Baldwin and Police Chief Kenneth Bell.
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: APP7tOV
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CITY CLERK TREASURER MAYOR