JULY 2022 REGULAR MINUTES OF THE VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS
t CITY COUNCIL MEETING DULY 25,2022
The City Council of the City of Van Buren,Arkansas met at 5:30 p.m.Monday,July 25,2022 at the
Van Buren Municipal Complex. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hurst. On roll call,the following
Council members answered as their names were called: Council Member Gifford,Kneeland,Petty and Wood,
absent were Council Members Bell and Dodson. City Clerk Phyllis Thomas was present.This made a total of
four(4)present. A quorum was declared.
The invocation was given by our City Attorney,Jacob Howell.
Mayor Hurst then led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Next,the following items were on the June 2022 consent agenda:
® MINUTES OF TBE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING ON June 27,2022.
® STREET CLOSURE:THE VAULT,AUGUST 6Tu,MAIN STREET TO 7Tx STREET.
® RESOLUTION NO.07-01.-2022—RENEWAL ANNUAL SOFTWARE POLICE DEPARTMENT.
® ORDINANCE NO.27-2022—ADOPTION OF IMC MECHANICAL CODE.
® FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
m DEPARTMENT REPORTS:POLICE—FIRE—BUILDING DEPARTMENT—PUBLIC
WORKS/PLANNING—AMBULANCE.
Council Member Wood made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Council Member Kneeland
seconded the motion. Council members voted aye: four The following voted nay: none.
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RESOLUTION 07-01.-2022 �
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CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO-b7 -o I-2022
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
RENEW THE ANNUAL SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION AND
SUPPORT FOR THE POLIO DEPARTMENT.
VIBEREAS, the Police Department has been using Omnigo (formerly Information
Technologies, LLC.) records management software to draft and store police
reports since 1998;and
WFIEREAS, in 2007 the Van Buren City Council approved upgrading the software from the
Standard Edition to the Enterprise Edition;and
VAIEREAS, the software subscription and software support payment are due for the annual
renewal.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED By THE CITY COUNCIL OF VAN
BURR,N,ARKANSAS,THAT: ,
SECTION 1: The Mayor is authorized to renew the software subscription and software support
for the Enterprise Edition of Records Management at a price of$41,00135.See
Exhibit A Invoice.
IN WITNESS WfE@REOF,the City of Van Buren,Arkansas,by its City Council,
didpass,approve,and adopt,by a vote of 4 for and 0 against,the foregoing Resolution
at its meeting held on the 25'h day of My 2022.
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ORDINANCE 27-2022 `
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CTPY OF VAN BUM,ARKANSAS
ORDINANCENO• V -2022
BE ITENACTED BY TBE CITY COUNCIL,FOR TIE CITY OF VAN BUREN.
ARKANSAS AN ORDWANCE TO BE ENTITLED: ,
AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL
CODE,2021 EDITION
WEJUU .4, The City of Van Buren has adopted the 2010 edition of the Mantras Mechanical
Code p=mmt to Ordiumm No.15.2011:and
VnIMAS, the purpose of this adopted cad°is to establish uniform mlc3 ad regulations far
the ieslollation,maintenance and repair ofIIVACIR systems ineludingvendladng,
heating,cooling,air conditioning and re$hgam4on systems and other energy
regulatadsystems.
1VHEREAS, the Arkansas Departmcul of labor and Licensing,HVAf9R Section has revised
and replaced the 20I0 edition of the Adman Mechanical Coda with the 2021
International Meebaaieal Code as published by the ratematimsl Coda Council,
Inc.:and
WMEA.S, the revised Meohenlcal Code was reviewed by the Van Burea'Planning
Commission atthelrjuly 5,2022 meeting,anduponnotim ofaPablic Hearing and
publication,was set for a Public heating conducted by the Plate Commission,
in accordance with State law;and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment to the Van Blum Municipal Code herein were
recommended by a majority vote of the entire Planning Commission,
NOW,THEREFORE,BE TT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS,TI.fAT:
SECTION t: The 2021 edition of the International Mcobeaiml Code,as published by the
International Code Council,to Include all appeadkce thereto,are and have beat
prior to adoption on,5ho in the office of the City Clerk,the availability of such
modes,forinspectiou hyt4e public,has been duly published
SECTION2: The various provisions and parts of this Ordinance am hereby declared to be
severable,and if any section or part of a section,or any provlsien or part of a
provision herein,isdecleredtobeuncoostitatiooal,inappropriat sorimalldbyary, t
comt of competent jurisdiction such holding&ball not invalidate or affect the
reminder a€Ibis Ordinance and to that adcatthe provisions hereto are declared to
besevereble.
SECIM 3: Permits obtaimedpriorto the offective data ofthis ordinance will be eafemed under
-- the previously adopted code natilInal disposition of the permit .
SECCI�N,d• All laws,ordinances,rmalud",or parts Of same that are iaconsisteat with the
.provision of1bis ordinance am herabyrepmledto the-tent ofsurhincon dstarmY.
SECTIO : The a5ective dote of this Ordinance is September 1,2022. 1
IN V IT NESS VaUlREOF,the City of Vas Bu,cp,Adtansas,by its City Council,did !
pass,approve,sad adopt,by avato cf_.�_far and C�again&[,We foregamg Ord'menm at its
meeting held on tha 25e day ofluly 2022.
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F ,-FEJANCIAL STATFIVII�11oIT JUIVC 2022 j
June 2022
Total Expenditures
$1,877,648.94
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June 2022
American Rescue Plan funds transferred to General Fund
$2,442,350.00
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RESOLUTION NO.07-02-2022 €
On the agenda'next was to consider A RESOLUTION AWARDING A SERVICE SIDEARM TO
CAPTAIN DANIEL A. PER.R.Y UPON J-HS RETIREMENT. The Clerk read the Resolution in its entirety.
Chief Hammond stated that Captain Daniel A.Perry is retiring from the City on June 30,2022,after 25
years, 11 months and 14 days of service as a Van Buren Police Officer. We appreciate your service to the city
and all the citizens of Van Buren. The city's appreciation of his service was expressed. Captain Perry accepted
the award and expressed his appreciation to the city and citizens of Van Buren.
Mayor Hurst asked if there was any discussion.There was none. Council Member Kneeland seconded
by Council Member Petty moved that the Resolution be adopted. On the Cleric's calling the roll,the following
vote resulted: Ayes--Council Member Gifford,Kneeland,Petty,and Wood. 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 Mayor declared the motion carried as there were four(4)AYES and zero (0)NAYS.
The Mayor then declared the Resolution passed and signed same in open Council,duly attested by the
City Cleric.
THE RESOLUTION WAS GIVEN TFIE NUMBER 07-02-2022
CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS
RESOLUTIONNO.0-a2.-2022
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL,FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, E
ARKANSAS,A RESOLUTION TO BE ENTITLED: i
A RESOLUTION AWARDING A SERVICE SIDEARM TO
CAPTAIN DANIEL A.PERRY UPON HIS RETIREMENT.
WHEREAS, Van Buren Police Captain Daniel A.Perry is retiring from the City on June 301�
2022 after 25 years,11 months and 14 days of service;and
WHEREAS, Captain Daniel A.Perry has demonstrated his dedication to duty and to the
citizens of the City of Van Buren,Arkansas;and
WHEREAS, upon regular service retirement under honorable circumstances,the City wishes to
reoognize Captain Daniel A.Perry's service as a police officer,and award to him
his is-ad sidearm carried by him at the time of his retirement from service. '
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE �
CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS,THAT:
SECTION 1: The City Council for the City of Van Buren adopts this Resolution awarding this
service sidearm,a Glock G45,Generation 5,9mm caliberpistol,Serial Number
BLB17184,to Captain Danielk Perry upon his retiremeatJune 30a;2022.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the City of Van Buren,Arkansas,by its City Council,did
pass,approve,and adopt,by a vote of 4 for and O again;the foregoing Resolution at its
regular meeting held on the 25'h day of July 2022,
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ATTESTED: A2PReVEII AS TO FORM:
Phyllig Thomas aco owau
City Clerkirressurer City Attorney
RESOLUTION 07-03-2022
On the agenda next was to consider A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO 1
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH GAME TIME C/O CUNNINGHAM RECREATION FOR THE
PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AT THE GENE BELL PARK s
LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SOUTH 11T11 STREET AND CHESTNUT STREET.
The Clerk read the Resolution in its entirety.
Lions Club members thanked the city for this partnership and added that Mayor Gene Bell would be
very proud to have his name associated with this project.
Mayor Hurst recognized the city staff for their hard work on the project and commented on what a great
project it is.
Mayor Hurst asked if there was any discussion.There was none. Council Member Wood seconded by
Council Member Petty moved that the Resolution be adopted. On the Clerk's calling the roll,the following
vote resulted: Ayes—Council Member Gifford,Kneeland,Petty,and Wood. 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 Mayor declared the motion carried as there were four(4)AYES and zero(0)NAYS.
The Mayor then declared the Ordinance passed and signed same in open Council,duly attested by the
City Clerk.
THE RESOLUTION WAS GIVEN THE NUMBER 07-03-2022
CM OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS
RESOLVnON NO.g2 -p 2022
BE IT ENACTED BYTHE CITY COUNCIL,FOR THE C17 Y OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS,
A RESOLUTIONTO BE ENTITLED
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT WITH GAME TIME C/O CUNNINGHAM RECREATION
FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF PLAYGROUND
EQUIPMENT AT THE GENE BELL PARK LOCATED AT'PIE
NORzffgmT CORNER OF SOUTH I1-STREET AND CHESTNUT
STREET
WHEREAS, the City ofVanBumnrecognizestheneedto provide for the recreationd needs of
its residents;and
WHEREAS, the Van Buren Lions Club has met with the City of Van Buren staff to partner
towards the development ofthe property attheNortheast comer ofsouth 11'e Sheet
and ChestautSheet as a neighborbnodpaduy and
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WHEREAS, the City Is authorized to waive the expense and time of bidding by purchasing the
playground equipmentthruughacoopmmtl mpmchasing ag eameatsuch as the one
between the City of VanBurenandOmmaPoamersPublIc Sector Con1aa4 pursuant
to ARK.Coda ANN.19-11-249;and
WHEREAS, the City has decided that It is in its bestinterest to purchase playground equipment
and installation lima Game Time do Cunningham Recreation via OmniaFarmers
Public Sector Confmd,pursuant to the(=as sot forth in the contract pricing
warksheets attached hereto asExldbit"A."
NOW,THEREFORE,BE-IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS THAT.
SECTION I: The Mayor is authorized to execute all documents,contracts,and agmements with
Game Time cla C<uuningimeaRecreation in anamoumt sotto excead%9.172.6�
fortis purchase oftha playground equipment dcscubed in Exhibit"A".
IN VVITIMS WHEREOF,the City of V=B•ten,Arlmosas,by its City Council,did
pass,approve,and adapt,by avote of_.�Lfo;undl foregoing Resolutionat its regular
meeting held on the 25"day ofJuly 2022.
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ORDINANCE 28-2022
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On the agenda next was to consider AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO.26-2002,
FIXING FEES AND CHARGES FOR TAPS AND CONNECTIONS MADE TO THE CITY OF VAN
BUREN PUBLIC WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM;DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES.
The Clerk read the Ordinance in its entirety.
Council Member Petty moved that the rules be suspended,and the Ordinance be placed on its second
reading.The motion was seconded by Council Member Wood. The Council followed with a unanimous vote.
The Clerk then read the Ordinance the second time.
Council Member Gifford moved that the rules be further suspended, and the Ordinance was placed on
the third and final reading. The motion was seconded by Council Member Wood. The Council followed with a
unanimous vote. The Cleric then read the Ordinance the third and final time.
Mayor Hurst asked Mr. Steve Dufresne with Van Buren Municipal Utilities to speak. Mr.Dufresne
stated that the prices for fees and charges for taps and connections were set in 2002, obviously cost have
increased since that time. The Municipal Utilities does not make any net off the fees. These fees are to cover
the cost of someone connecting to the system. We are just wanting to bring our cost up to date.
Council Member Petty asked if the new fees include the meter or does not include the meter?
Mr.Dufresne stated that normal tap fees do include the meter. Council Member Petty asked with cost
going up will this increase be sufficient? Mr.Dufresne stated it's hard to determine with cost of material
continuing to increase.
The Mayor asked if there was any further discussion. There was none.
Motion was made by Council Member Petty and seconded by Council Member Gifford to adopt the
Ordinance as amended. On the Clerk's calling the roll,the following vote resulted:AYES—Council Member
Gifford,Kneeland,Petty, and Wood. NAYS—None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried as there were four(4)AYES and zero (0)NAYS.
Motion was made by Council Member Wood and seconded by Council Member Petty that the
emergency clause be adopted. On the Clerk's calling the roll,the following vote resulted:AYES—Council
Member Gifford,Kneeland,Petty, and Wood. NAYS—None. The Mayor then declared the Ordinance passed
and signed same in open Council, duly attested by the City Cleric.
THE ORDINANCE WAS GIVEN THE NUMBER 28-2022
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ORDINANCE 28-2022 cunt.
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CITY OF VAN BUREMA RTMANSAS
ORDINANCENO.aE-2022 r
SE ZENACTED BY TBE CITY COUNCIL,POR THECITY OF VAN
DUREtf,ARRANSAS ANORDINANCE TOSS ENTITLED: r
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO.26-2002,FOOh1G FEES AND
CHARGES FOR TAPS AND CONNECTIONS MADE TO THE CITY OF VAN
B[RiEN PUBLIC WATER AND SEWER SYSTE62; DECLARING AN
MIERGENCY;AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the cost of labor and material for topping and connecting to the P611-Watuand
Semen System snde laced—vices within We City of Varulimeq Arkamis•
hat focrwcdmakdagyslnta rba same we[a fixed by Ordlaadce No.26.2002,
passed and app[avedDmember 9,2002;amF,
WHEREAS,Use Cityis obligated to the cast of operating,maintaining,improving,and
sustaining the City ofvan Breen Public Water and Sewer System,making it
necessary that fees and charges for eausmmting and installing tops,corrections,
and related work to the City of Van Buren Public Water and Sewer System be
idarascd;and, -
WHEREAS,it is necessary far the City Council to establish few and charges for topping,
eoanecting,and related work to the City of van Buren public Water and Sewer
System to crime that The aame remain uniform and equitable;add,
WHEREAS,the City of Van Burn Municipal Utilities Commission upon a !
nuessaryand complete imestigatfaahavefoundthatitsnecessarytothe
interest of the City and Its labahlteats that the fw charged far these t
services providcdby the City of Vm Bur=Munlclpal Utilities(VBMU)be
adjusted as follows andhava offered such Resolution to the City Council:and
NOW,T +IIaUORE,BE 1T ORDAII•R&D BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARIGUNSAS,
SECTION I: 7hatOrdimmen NO.26-2002!sberebyrepeated.
SECTION 2: Water Tap and Cooncadaa Fees:The following fees and charges will apply for
water taps,caunections,meter installations,and related services to the City of
Van Buren Public Water System as described in Exlnb!M
S,�TTON3: Sewer Top and Connection Fees:The following fees and charges will apply for
sewer taps and corrections to the City of VarsBmenPublic Sewer System as
describedinExffi3itA.
=_=ON d: Sheet Crossing Fw:in addition to the above fees and charges fortaps,
connections.andrelated work to the City ofV=BureaPubgo Water and Sewer r
System,the following Street Crossing Fees will apply if a sheaf road,highway, t
or alley crossing is required as described In Exhibit A.
SECTION 5 Plan Review Fees:Sea Exhibit A.
SECTION 6: Sevemb!Uty The variaas provisions of this fhffinance are hereby declared to be
severable,and,if any section or part of a.section,or any provision or part of a.
ptuvidua herein.Is declared to be unconsiltutiunal,ivappmprinte,or invalid by
any court of competentjmisdlction,such balding shall not invalidate or affect the
remainder of this Ordinance and to that extent thepmvisions hereto am declared
severable r
SECTION 7: Emergency.Clanse:The City Council hereby finds That aid few and charges are
reasonable andnuwary to be charged far tapping,CaaneCtiar,and reiatedwok to the
City of vanBurmmile Water and S._System as beeinahove net 4sdmdthe same
"bechatgcdfmal1=ch6etviw oaar Res'aly25,2012.These feesaro aetessacy
such that should they not be charged the fiscal snsmiaabffity and operations of Um city ,
ofv=Burm Public Water and Sewer System Ismjeopacdypunmg the health,
safety,and weVam of the Citizens of VueBuren at risk suchtint m emergency is hereby
declared.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the Ctty of Vera Buren,Arkansas,by its City Council,did i
pest,approve,and adopt,by ovate,of_Y-famed O against,the foregoing Ordimnca at
its regular meeting held on Ore 2511 day o£Iuly2022.
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ORDINANCE 29-2022
On the agenda next was to consider AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE-NO.07-1963(AS
AMENDED)FOR THE PURPOSE OF INCLUDING PROVISIONS FOR PLANNED ZONING
DISTRICTS IN THE VAN BUREN ZONING ORDINANCE.
The Clerk read the Ordinance in its entirety.
Council Member Kneeland moved that the rules be suspended,and the Ordinance be placed on its
second reading. The motion was seconded by Council Member Petty. The Council followed with a unanimous
vote. The Clerk then read the Ordinance the second time.
Council Member Gifford moved that the rules be further suspended, and the Ordinance was placed on
the thud and final reading. The motion was seconded by Council Member Kneeland. The Council followed
with a unanimous vote. The Clerk then read the Ordinance the third and final time.
City Planner, Wally Bailey explained that proposed planned zoning district or PZD will allow for
flexible zoning of properties. The PZD will allow for enhanced development characteristics not currently
included in the City's standards and will help to mitigate impacts on a street corridor or a neighborhood.
A PZD zoning establishes or creates a special or planned zoning district for a development that may not
fit one of our conventional zoning districts. A PZD include provisions that can enhance a development by
including special design characteristics that include items such as building height,building setbacks land uses
permitted on the property,landscaping,building design standards,buffering/screening and requiring a specific
development/site plan to approved.
Planned Zoning Districts are an option when conventional district regulations do not work for a
neighborhood or a corridor. Planned Zoned Districts are used in many Arkansas cities as a means of providing
flexibility and enhancing developments.
Council Member Kneeland asked as an example,if a neighborhood has a nice view of a valley or similar
and someone came in and wanted to build a high rise six story building. Would this planning zone help that
neighborhood?
Mr.Bailey stated that it could help,the zoning districts help determine what height or how big a
development can be.
The Mayor asked if there was any further discussion. There was none.
Motion was made by Council Member Wood and seconded by Council Member Gifford to adopt the
Ordinance as amended. On the Cleric's calling the roll,the following vote resulted:AYES—Council Member
Gifford,Kneeland,Petty, and Wood. NAYS—None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried as there were four(4)AYES and zero (0)NAYS.
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 29 2022
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CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARIfANSAS
ORDINANCE NO.a 9 -2922
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL,FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARK.ANSAS,AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO.07-1963(AS AMENDED)FOR j
THE PURPOSE OF INCLUDING PROVISIONS FOR PLANNED ZONING
DISTRICT'S IN THE VAN BUREN ZONING ORDINANCE
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WHEREAS, the City adopted Ordinance 07-1963 relating to the zoning laws of the city of Van i
Buren, providing definitions, general provision; provisions governing zoning
districts,exceptions and modifications,enforcement,and a Board of Adjustment,
as allowed by A.C.A.14-56-401 et.-seq.;and
WHEREAS, it has been determined by the City Council that there is a need to add provisions for
planned zoning district standards to allow for flexible zoning ofproperty;and
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WHEREAS, notice of a Public Hearing was duly published,and Public Hearings were conducted
bythe VanBurenPlanning Commission on May 3;2022,June 7,2022,'and July 5,
2022,to consider these proposed amendments;and
WHEREAS, the proposed changes herein were recommended by a majority vote of the entire
Planning Commission;and
WHEREAS, three(3)copies of the July 2022 Zoning Ordinance Amendments for the addition
of planted zoning district standards,have been on file in the Office of the City
Clerk of Van Buren for inspection and review by the public prior to the passage of
this Ordinance;and
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NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARIiANSAS THAT:
SECTION 1: The July 2022 Zoning Ordinance Amendmehts for the addition of planning zoning
district standards,which are attached as exhibit"A",are hereby adopted.
SECTION 2: The various provisions and parts of this Ordinance are hereby declared to be
severable,and,if any section or part of a section,or any provision or part 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 r
to be severable.
IN WITNESS WIU REOF,the City of Van Buren,Arkansas,by its City Council,did
pass,approve,and adopt,by a vote of 4 for and C) against,the foregoing Ordinance at its
regular meeting held on the 25s'day o£Juiy 2022.
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ATTESTED: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Ph�llms Thomas a o Howell
City ClerkMeasner City Attorney
Next on the agenda was Miscellaneous and General Discussion
Almost Home Animal Shelter—Connie Martin
Mrs. Martin presented her Quarterly Report to the Mayor and Council. Mrs.Martin stated that Mr.Wally
Bailey, City Planner,is working with the shelter on updating our dog ordinances for Van Buren.
A handout sheet was provided showing that since 2017 to present that 1768 dogs have been saved. The
shelter has given out close to 500 lbs. of dog food to families that are struggling to pay their own bills. While
our mission is to save the abandoned/unwanted dogs of Van Buren,we also do our best to support families who
love their dogs.
Almost Home held a Free Chip Clinic in which 75 dogs were microchipped. This is planned to be an
annual event.
Van Buren Golf Course
Council Member Kneeland asked for an update on the golf course. Mayor Hurst asked City Attorney,
Jacob Howell to respond. Mr.Howell stated that recently the present proprietor of the golf course has acquired
Attorney Rex Chronister."In March,we started tallying about a potential resolution to the matter. They had
some demands and some requests. My last communication with Mr. Chronister was last week. He was
supposed to meet with his client but unfortunately,he got sick and was in quarantine, We have made an offer
of resolution that we're simply waiting for a response,"explained City Attorney Howell.
There being no further business,motion was made by Council Member Wood and seconded by Council
Member Kneeland to adjourn. The Council followed with a unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 6:10
p.m.
ATTESTED: APPROVED:
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