01 January 2006 Regular MINUTES OF THE VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD JANUARY 23, 2006
The City Council of the City of Van Buren, Arkansas met at 7:00 p.m., Monday, January 23, 2006 at City Hall. The
meeting was called to order by Mayor Riggs. On roll call the following Council members answered as their names were
called: Alderman Swaim, Parker, Moore, Spoon Dodd, and Sagely. City Attorney Candice Settle and City Clerk
Barbie Curtis were also present. This made a total of nine (9) present. A quorum was declared.
The Invocation was given by Dr. James Crawford of The Eye Group.
Next Mayor Riggs led the Pledge of Allegiance.
On the agenda next, Mayor Riggs asked to adopt the minutes of the Council Meeting on December 19, 2005.
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, Spoon, Dodd and Sagely. The following
voted nay: none.
On the agenda next was to consider A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A REVISED BUDGET FOR THE YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2005. The Clerk read the Resolution in its entirety. Mayor Riggs asked if there was any
discussion. There was none. Alderman Swaim seconded by Alderman Sagely moved that the Resolution be adopted.
The question was put by Mayor Riggs on the adoption of the motion and the roll being called, the following voted aye:
Alderman Swaim, Parker, Moore, Spoon, Dodd, and Sagely. And the following voted nay: 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 1 -1 -2006
CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. I- 1 2006
THAT, Current year's expenditures from the Capital
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A REVISED BUDGET FOR THE Improvements Fund in the amount of $1,059,848.29 (One Million,
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2005, Fifty -Nine Thousand, Eight Hundred Forty -Eight Dollars and
Twenty -Nine Cents) are approved as follows: (Administration
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VAN $25,610.00; Fire Department $2,797.03; Street Fund
BUREN, ARKANSAS: $781,405.42; Water Sewer $240,000.00; Parks Recreation
$5,035.84; Library $5,000.00; and
THAT, 2005 Current year's revenues of $14,268,344.60
(Fourteen Million, Two Hundred Sixty -Eight Thousand, Three THAT, Current year's expenditures from Civil Small Claims
Hundred Forty -Four Dollars and Sixty Cents) are appropriated Fund in the amount of $13,944.78 (Thirteen Thousand Nine
and a copy of said Budget is attached hereto and made a part Hundred Forty -Four Dollars and Seventy -Eight Cents) are
hereof; approved; and
THAT, 2005 Current year's expenditures of $14,402,867.64 THAT, Current year's expenditures from the King Opera
(Fourteen Million, Four Hundred Two Thousand, Eight Hundred House Fund in the amount of $19,419.44 (Nineteen Thousand,
Sixty Seven Dollars and Sixty -Four Cents) including Four Hundred Nineteen Dollars and Forty -Four Cents) are
expenditures from prior year's balances are appropriated and a approved.
copy of said Budget is attached hereto and made a part hereof;
and
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS (93 W DAY OF JANUARY, 2006.
THAT, Transfers from General Fund to King Opera House
Fund in the amount of $9,400.00 (Nine Thousand, Four Hundred
Dollars) are approved; and
THAT, Transfers from General Fund to Sidewalk Fund in MAYOIR21/
the amount of $22,135.82 (Twenty -Two Thousand, One Hundred
Thirty -Five Dollars and Eighty -Two Cents) are approved; and
ATTESTED:
THAT, Current year's expenditures from the LOPFI Fund in
the amount of $132,256.28 (One Hundred Thirty -Two Thousand,
Two Hundred Fifty -Six Dollars and Twenty -Eight Cents) are R�
approved; and t'
CITY CLERK TREASURER
On the agenda next was to consider a RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID FOR PROPERTY OFFERED BY
SEALED BID. The Clerk read the Resolution in its entirety. Mayor Riggs asked if there was any discussion. There
was none. Alderman Swaim seconded by Alderman Dodd moved that the Resolution be adopted. The question was put
by Mayor Riggs on the adoption of the motion and the roll being called, the following voted aye: Alderman Swaim,
Parker, Moore, Spoon, Dodd, and Sagely. And the following voted nay: 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 1 -2 -2006
CITY OF VAN 13UREN, ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. l "ea" -2006
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS FOR PROPERTY OFFERED BY SEALED 1311).
WIIEREAS, The Mayor has advertised for bids for the sale of property previously used
by the Building Department that was removed from fixed assets upon the
recommendation of the Auditors; and
WHEREAS, Bids have been received and opened as advertised and the Council has
accepted bids; and
WHEREAS, The highest bidder on two vehicles no longer desires to purchase the
vehicles;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1: THAT the Council hereby accepts the next highest bids in the following
amounts on the following vehicles:
$320.00 bid by Glen 13rasuell 1997 White Ford Crown Victoria
$201.00 bid by Jim Richesin 1996 White Ford Crown Victoria
PASSED AND APPROVED TIIIS cJ UAY OF JANUARY, 2006.
a I
'MAYO 1011N RIG
ATTESTED:
CITY CLERK/TREASURER
On the agenda next was to consider a RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF THREE
POLICE VEHICLES UNDER THE STATE CONTRACT. The Clerk read the Resolution in its entirety. Mayor
Riggs asked if there was any discussion. There was none. Alderman Swaim seconded by Alderman Spoon moved that
the Resolution be adopted. The question was put by Mayor Riggs on the adoption of the motion and the roll being
called, the following voted aye: Alderman Swaim, Parker, Moore, Spoon, Dodd and Sagely. And the following voted
nay: 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 1 -3 -2006
CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. I '-.3 -21106
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING T11E PURCHASE OF THREE POLICE VEIIICLES
UNDER THE STATE CONTRACT.
WHEREAS, Under authority of A.C.A. 19 -11 -201, and following, and Resolution 2 -2-
1993, the City of Van Buren, Arkansas is authorized to purchase certain
equipment including cars, under state procurement contracts and that such
purchases are exempted from the requirements of competitive bidding;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1: The Mayor is authorized to enter into a purchasing agreement for three (3)
2006 Ford Crown Victoria vehicles for the price of $20,708.00 each,
totaling $62,124.00 under the state procurement
contract subject to Resolution 2 -2 -1993. Two of the vehicles will be
purchased with federal drug forfeiture funds.
PASSED AND APPROVED TIIIS ,93 DAY OF JANUARY, 2006.
2
MAYO 1 OHN RIG
ATTESTED:
CITY C,flK/1'REASURER
On the agenda next was to consider a RESOLUTION DECLARING A STRUCTURE TO BE A NUISANCE
AND DECLARING CONDEMNATION. The Clerk read the Resolution in its entirety. Mayor Riggs asked if there
was any discussion. There was none. Alderman Swaim seconded by Alderman Dodd moved that the Resolution be
adopted. The question was put by Mayor Riggs on the adoption of the motion and the roll being called, the following
voted aye: Alderman Swaim, Parker, Moore, Spoon- Dodd and Sagely. And the following voted nay: 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 1 -4 -2006
CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. I 4 -2005
A RESOLUTION DECLARING A STRUCTURE TO BE A NUISANCE AND
DECLARING CONDEMNATION.
WHEREAS, Tommy Craft is the record owner of certain property located in the City of Van
Buren, Crawford County, Arkansas, which is located at 203 Prospect, Van Buren,
Arkansas; and
WHEREAS, The structure which is presently located upon said property is in a deplorable state
of disrepair, and the property is in such a condition that it constitutes a health and
safety hazard to the citizens of Van Buren and especially to those living in that
neighborhood; and,
WHEREAS, Under authority of A.C.A. 14 -56 -203 and Van Buren Ordinance No. 26 -1997,
the City, through its City Council, can declare said property to be a nuisance and
require its removal within 30 days.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1: That the structure and conditions described above are hereby declared a nuisance,
and it is hereby ordered that the property shall be cleaned up, and the structure(s)
shall be removed within 30 days of the receipt by the owner of this Resolution.
e
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 0 DAY OF JANUARY, 2006.
G
MAYOR .14INRIGCS
ATTESTED:
Za e daAr
CITY CLERK\TREASURER
On the agenda next was to consider a RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE REVISED RULES AND
REGULATIONS AND JOB DESCRIPTIONS FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. The Clerk read the Resolution
in its entirety. Mayor Riggs asked if there was any discussion. There was none. Alderman Swaim seconded by
Alderman Parker moved that the Resolution be adopted. The question was put by Mayor Riggs on the adoption of the
motion and the roll being called, the following voted aye: Alderman Swaim, Parker, Moore, Spoon, Dodd and Sagely.
And the following voted nay: 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 1 -5 -2006
CITY OF VAN 13UREN, ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. 5 -2006
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE REVISED RULES AND REGULATIONS
AND JOB DESCRIPTIONS FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
WHEREAS, 11 is necessary to update and revise the existing rules and
regulations and job descriptions for the Fire Department of the City
of Van Buren to conform to changes in the law and policy;
WHEREAS, A copy of the revised rules and regulations and job descriptions is
attached hereto and all employees shall receive a copy of the
revised rules and regulations and job descriptions;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1: That the revised Rules and Regulations and job descriptions for the
Fire Department of the City of Van Buren attached hereto is
hereby adopted and the existing Rules and Regulations and job
descriptions are hereby repealed. All current employees shall
receive a copy of the new Rules and Regulations and job
descriptions.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS a %DAY OF JANUARY, 2006.
MAYOR JO i RIGGS
ATTESTED:
CITY CLERK/TREASURER
On the agenda next was to consider AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A SYSTEM FOR ASSIGNING
ADDRESS NLTNIBERS WITHIN THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS. The Clerk read part of the
Ordinance. Mayor Riggs said without any objection was there a motion to go to the second reading. Alderman Swaim
moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on its second reading. The motion was seconded by
Alderman Parker. On the Clerk's calling the roll the following vote resulted: Ayes Alderman Swaim, Parker, Moore.
Spoon, Dodd and Sagely. Mayor Riggs declared the motion carried as there were six (6) ayes and (0) nays. Four (4)
votes being necessary for passage. The Ordinance was read 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 Spoon. On the Clerk's calling the roll, the following vote resulted: Ayes
Alderman Swaim. Parker, Moore, Spoon, Dodd and Sagely. Mayor Riggs 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. Then Mayor asked if there was any discussion. There was none.
Alderman Swain seconded by Alderman Parker moved that the Ordinance be adopted. The question was put by the
Mayor on the adoption of the motion and the roll being called. the following voted aye: Alderman Swaim, Parker.
Moore, .Spoon, DGud and Sagely. The Mayor declared the motion Carried as there were six (6) ayes an 0) nays. Four
(4) votes being necessary for passage. The Mayor thereupon declared the Ordinance duly passed and signed same in
open Council, duly attested by the City Clerk.
THE ORDINANCE WAS GIVEN THE NUMBER 1 -2006 g uested as ww as a br fl
statement of what they
proposed appeal; or varia-
tion consists of. A sign
three (3) feet wife and,
four(4) feet high shall be
201 placed upon the property
IEteic of the building insoperor,
SECTION 2: Numbering numbers increase away SECTION 3: Platted Subdi giving the date, place of
System., Within the City of from. the East-West ad- l visions. In platted, residenj so it is not clearly visible the public hearing and
CITY OF VAN BUREN, AR- Van Buren, the North- dressing baseline and tial subdivisions, the City from the street the num- what the appeal or vat{
KANSAS South addressing baseline even numbers on the right /Representative shall as' ber(s) assigned shall be lance consists of, fifteen
ORDINANCE NO.1 -2006 is hereby designated as side. On East -West I sign each lot an address! placed near the driveway (15) days before the date
Arkansas Highway 59 from streets, odd numbers shall :Address numbers will .be or common entrance to of the public hearing. The
AN ORDINANCE ESTAB- the north city limits ex- 1 be assigned to the left assigned to the center of such buildings. Numbers Board shall also give no
LISHING A SYSTEM FOR tending south to Hemlock side of the street as ad- leach lot. Address numbers P ainted or tice of such hearing to in-
ASSIGNING ADDRESS Avenue, then .west to the dress numbers increase stenciled on shall not be a terested persons and or-',
NUMBERS WITH THE CITY j west end of Hemlock Ave- away from the North shall substitute for the display'
OF VAN BUREN, ARKAN- along addressing ',even numerical sequence nue,•' then south alon I south addressin base- the e be assigned odd or to lots in of addres dee
SAS. Highland Avenue, to Elm line. and even numbers on in s numbers as de- deem m feasible s easible and the as it shai-
c with Article scribed in this Article. No cable. Upon date of the
in accordance
Avenue' -and(" 'continuing the right side 2 above. Corner lots shall occupancy certificate of cate hearing any party may ap-
WHEREAS, That there is a south along Major Henry be assigned two (2) ad- shall be issued for any im- pear before the board in
need to establish a system to the Arkansas River and All numbers assigned to dresses. The City Repre-, proved property for which person or by attorney. The
for assigning address the East -West addressing property and buildings sentative based on the a building permit is issued applicant shall be required
numbers for the City of baseline is hereby desig- shall be assigned on the building permit site plan, until the provisions of this) to pay a filing fee of then
Van Buren to prevent con- nated as Main Street/Ki- basis of one for each 25 will determine the official ordinance have been met. I ($10.00) dollars to cover
fusion and bier Road (AR Hwy 162) feet street frontage. address for corner lots! the cost of publishing and
SECTION 5: Variance Pro -1 mailing notices and such
establish conformity of from the Arkansas River to Where alot of record is in I The front building en
procedures; and the East City_ limits._AII excess of 25 feet of road cedure. An appeal or ap -I other expenses as may he
p trance shall' establish the
avenuesstreets and alleys frontage, with a single front of the building for Placation for variance may i incurred in connection
WHEREAS. The Planning running generally North building accessed by a purposes of addressing be made the Board -t with such appeal or appli-
Commission, after notice and South shall be num- driveway, the building ad- and determining building Adjustment t by any terr- cation.
and a public hearing has bered to increase from the dress shall he the nearest setback requirements. son, first or corporation
recommended that the East -West addressing address number corre- aggrieved, or by any got- SECTION 6: S
City adopt a system for baseline. cbhsecutively to sponding to the location SECTION 4: Owners to Pro- meat, board or btal off bu s eaua old ina ncesces or parts c
assigning address num- the city, liinits or.the ex of the building's front vide Numbers. Every) mete, herewith in a
hers. tremity of'such'avenue, al- door. property owner of im fected by any decision ofi the hehe extent are repealed t
t et.
ley —or street. Avenues, proved property for, the.. n,' y �,Representetiye, the extent of the conflict.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT streets or alleys running For a building located which a building permit is' i n parbased•i Ord bY The provisions of this ordi-
ORDAINED BY THE CITY generally East and West along a driveway or un- issued shall. purchase and in part upon provi-
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF shall be numbered to in- named private road, display in a'conspicuous signs of this Ordinance.. nance are declared
to be severable, and if
VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS: crease from the North which is visible from a place on said property the The Bpu shall pub lili of A notice ions lleg for any
South addressing baseline public street, the address address number assigned. sh. a the time and place e c o o of a ff i d, reason n be holding shall l or lnnot
SECTION I: Address As_ in the same manner. number shall be the near- The number herein re- affect such at the validity
signment Responsibility. est number corresponding quired shall not be less public hearing is t remainder of of f the
not
Property address within One whole number shall to the junction of the than three (3) inches in appeal d on: such notice nance.
for such remainder of this ordi-
the Van Buren city limits have been assigned for driveway with the public height and shall be of du- variation'
shall be the responsibility every twenty -five (25) feet street. rable reflective material shall be published at least
of the City of Van Buren. of street frontage wheth- to enhance visibility. The once, not less than ten PASSED AND APPROVED
THIS DAY OF IANU
(10) days proceeding th
The Mayor's authorized er improved property or All address numbers as- number(s) shall be con- -e.
representative, herein vacant lot,on every street signed to buildings shall date of such hearing in an ART, 2006 006
called the City Represen- spicuously placed on the
within the corporate lim- /be assigned to the front front of each building he official paper or ne circulation I tative, Shall assign new its. Odd numbers shall be ,(front entrance side) of that the number visible 'Per of general circulation MAYOR JOHN RIGGS
property addresses in ac- I assigned to the left side of from and oriented toward t Van twin t such notice BI
BAR CU
the building. the street on which the Ito contain the particular, CITY CURTIS
cordance with this ordi- the street on all North-
l nonce. South streets_as_address 1 number is based. Whenev- loca!ionfor which the ap CITY CLERK/TREASURER
numbe buildin is situated peal_or_ ;variation is rep I Published in the January
128, 2006 issue of the Press
l Argus- Courier
Next on the agenda was time for Boards and Connnissions. The Fairview Cemetery Board recommended the re-
appointment of Martha Jones to serve another five (5) year term on the Cemetery Board. Alderman Parker seconded by
Alderman Swaim made a motion to accept the recommendation of the Fairview Cemetery Board. The Council
followed with a unanimous vote.
The City Recreation Commission recommended the re- appointment of Brian Fry to another five (5) year term.
Alderman Dodd seconded by Alderman Swaim made a motion to accept the City Recreation Commission s
recommendation. The Council followed with a unanimous vote.
Next Police, Fire Building Inspector, District Court and Engineer Reports were presented for filing.
Next was time for miscellaneous and general discussion. Mayor Riggs said they have something coming up and
asked Nicole Moore the Chamber of Commerce Executive Director to speak. She introduced Mr. Tom Mansky,
president of the Fort Smith Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Mansky delivered his presentation to the Council. He said for
the last two (2) years they had been working with a site selection group with regards to a large employer, a company
who was looking for a spot to locate, initially starting out with five hundred (500) people but which has now grown up
to seven (700) hundred people. He said the company was looking at several hundred cities throughout the United
States. Mr. Mansky said they narrowed it down to four (4) cities and then made the final cut at two (2) cities. He said
they had showed the company three (3) sites, one (1) was in Van Buren and the other two (2) were in Fort Srnith. They
ended up choosing a site in Fort Smith as their preferred site and Van Buren was number two (2). He said that
unfortunately the site in Fort Smith had been pulled right out from under them. He said they moved into an emergency
mode to try to save the project and right away they shifted their attention to the Van Buren site. Mr. Mansky said it
would take about twelve (12) to twenty-four (24) months to ramp up to five hundred (500) employees and within thirty
six (36) to forty-eight (48) months they would want to be up to seven hundred (700) employees. He said it was a large
Company, a Fortune Five Hundred Company. He said the City of Van Buren had made an offer of support and they
certainly appreciated it. He said that the Fort Srnith Regional Chamber of Commerce, because they are now operating
in a regional fashion, has a substantial financial participation in luring the company to our region. He said the State of
Arkansas has a package on the table. He said they feel like this would be the last week to negotiate. He said they had
been in pretty deep negotiations with the company for about four (4) months and are doing everything to get the
company here. Mr. Mansky said they need a new roof on the building and he has received a bid, he said it was too high
to share light now. He said he knew the City of Van Buren had a proposal to participate in the package with the group.
Mr. Mansky said he would be happy to answer any questions. Mayor Riggs said this was the first that some of the
Council members had heard about this because he had just found out last week. The Mayor told the Council he was
sure they had some questions. Alderman Spoon asked Mr. Manske if he could share with the Council who the
Company was. Mr. Mansky said he could not share at this time. He said about three (3) months ago they e-mailed a
nineteen (19) -page confidentiality agreement. He said most of them would recognize the name of the company.
Alderman Sagely asked if they would be adding on to the building. Mr. Mansky said they were in negotiations with the
building owner. He said they probably need about ninety (90) percent of the building. I-Ie said there was too much
space in the building and that was the one thing that had turned them off of that building. He said the State had a nice
package on the table and that was part of the reason they were still looking at the City of Van Buren. Mr. Mansky said
the Chamber of Fort Smith had put an economic development grant on the table. He said their capital investment had
probably tripled since they had lost the other site. Mr. Mansky said that was the reason he was there, begging and
pleading. Alderman Swaim said the fact that they have an offer of five hundred (500) jobs for S250,000 that was
absolutely a no- brainer in his opinion. Alderman Swaim said all he could say was "Tom bring us some more
Mayor Riggs asked to go ahead and read the Resolution.
Next on the agenda was the Financial Statement. Motion was made by Alderman Swaim and seconded by
Alderman Parker to appropriate the sum of $931,209.01 to pay expenses and salaries for December 2005, presented by
the City Clerk Treasurer. The Council followed with a unanimous vote.
m �e PACE. 1
1 -05 -2006 02;36 PO c] i x O T M IhL BALANCE C U a B N
AS OF. UEClaf9HP 1]ST, 2005
10 General Fund 500X ro 00TI
MONIH 'FO DPTE
ACCOUNT Nµ8
DEBITS CREDITS
DEBITS CRFOITS
ACRY
ASSETS
4= 0.00 200.00
1000 petty Cash 93,720 -04 169,045.92
1020 Cash in Yank 0.00 0
0.00
1020.18 Cash in Bank SaleS Tax City 0.00 35.000.00
1030.17 New Police Dept 20,526.54 61,90].80 8 1 9, 9 3 2. 3 4
1020.10 Cash in Bank PO Co Tax
41,4/3.46 F,. 25,333.51 I 526' I3+
1020.19 Cash in bank FU Co Tax 3]5.00 4,)]5.00
1020.20 Cash In Bank- Erosion Control 9 3, 5 0 8. 1 1+
0.00 3,394.1]
1020.29 Cash in Dank Levee 1 2 3 5 2 t
2,500.00 124,096.53
1020.31 cash in Bard Parks a Rec
50.43 ]4/ 95 1 4 2 0 U 2 F
1020.51 Cash in Bank Cemetery 104,466.50 561,099.60 1 7 7 5 5 9
1020.91 Cash in Bank Cap Imp 0.00 0'00
1040 investments 0.00 006
0.00
1040.10 Investments sales Tax City
209 -Ui 4
0 00 O.00 9 3 1 1
1040.18 lnvestmen[c PO Co Tax 0.00 0.00
1040.09 Investments P9 Co TO 0.00 0.00
1040.2/ Investments Levee 0.00 0.00
1040.31 Investments Parks L Rec
3.52 40,5]).03
1040.51 Inv a s[nente Cemetery
0.00 ]6],]58.9]
1040.91 Investments Cap Imp
0.00 0.00
1040.92 Capital Improvement CO
0.00 0.00
1050 Fixed Asoets 0.00
0.00
1051 Accumulated Depreciation 0.00 0.00
1504 Due from Payroll 0.00
D. 00
1505 Due From Other Funds 0.35
4120 w from w 0.25 from screed F
d o.00
0.00
1540 Due From Library Fund
I
LIABILITIES AND FOND PAUNCH
iu. 0.00
0.00
2000 ACCOUntn PaYable 0.00
0.00
2010 Municipal Health Inn. Payable
0.00 0.00
2030 Colw)al Life Payable 0.00
0.00 00
2035 Credit Uni On -First Resource
0.00 0.00
2040 LOPFI payable 35.28
0.00
2050 National Foundatiw Life ins. 0.00
0.00
2000 Cwseco Payable 0.00
2090 New 'fork Life Ina. Payable 0.00 0 00 0.00
2100 Life Ina. of Georgia Payable 0.00 0.00
2130 Garns4hmenca Payable 0.00
0.00
2135 R. Allen Trust 0502355610 0.00
0.00
2140 United Mar Payable 5.00 235.00
2150 Parks 9 Rec. F.O.D. 0.00
services 0.00
2160 ere -Pala Legal 0.00 0.00
2 1]0 F.O.P. 0.00
0.00
21]5 Van Buren Fire Fighters Union 0,00
n Contribution 0.00
2176 Van Buren Ftrme
0.00 0.00
21]] Police Officers Onion
A RESOLUTION COMMITING FUNDS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS. The Clerk read the
Resolution in its entirety. Mayor Riggs asked if there was any discussion. Alderman Dodd asked if they pass the
Resolution would whatever money there was to be distributed go through the City Attorney for an ok. Mayor Riggs
said yes it would. Alderman Spoon asked if other support by local entities would be outlined later. Mayor Riggs said
once we decide on whether or not we are supporting the company then everything will be worked out. Alderman
Swaim seconded by Alderman Parker moved that the Resolution be adopted. The question was put by Mayor Riggs on
the adoption of the motion and the roll being called, the following voted aye: Alderman Swaim, Parker, Moore, Spoon,
Dodd and Sagely. And the following voted nay: 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 1 -6 -2006
CITY OF VAN BUREN, AR KANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. 1. 1 //1J -2006
A RESOLUTION COMMUTING FUNDS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS.
WHEREAS, The City of Van Buren understands that a business is considering
establishing its operation in the Fort Smith -Van Buren area, specifically at
a site in Van Buren, and that the business is expected to create initially
five hundred new jobs that would be available for area residents; and
WHEREAS, The City understands that the location of the business in Van Buren is
predicated upon the provision of certain tax incentives by the State of
Arkansas and infrastructure improvements and other support by local
entities; and
WHEREAS, the City is being asked to participate in the cost of infrastructure
improvements, tentatively identified by the business as needed to support
its location and operation, up to the amount of $250,000.00 in cost; and
WHEREAS, The City recognizes the importance of economic development and the
creation of new jobs and private investment in the city and immediate
region and understands that its participation and support of the new
business's location in Van Buren is an essential part of achieving this as it
relates to this business.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1: That the City Council of the City of Van Buren hereby commits up to
$250,000.00 in city funds for the purpose of funding the costs of
infrastructure improvements that are necessary for the location and
operation of the new business in Van Buren, which are still to be
determined in detail, with the understanding that the City's funding of any
improvements must be consistent with and allowable under State law and
local ordinances, upon which its ultimate approval of expenditures at a
later time will be predicated.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 2 3J DAY OF JANUARY, 2006.
MAYOR JOHN RI Oar
AT'1 LSTED;
CITY CLERK/TREASURER
Alderman Spoon seconded by Alderman Swaim made a motion to adjoum. The Council followed with a unanimous
vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:33 p.m.
APPROVE
ATTESTED: v/ U v1
MAYOR �J