NOVEMBER 2022 REGULAR MINUTES OF THE VAN BUREN,ARICANSAS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 28,2022
The City Council of the City of Van Buren,Arkansas met at 5:30 p.m.Monday,November 28,2022 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 Bell, Dodson, Gifford,
Kneeland,Petry and Wood, absent was City Attorney Jacob Howell. City Cleric Phyllis Thomas was present.
This made a total of six(6)present. A quorum was declared.
The invocation was given by our Council Member Jim Petty.
Council Member Jinn Petry then led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Next,the following items were on the October 2022 consent agenda:
• MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING ON October 24,2022.
o STREET CLOSURE&ET DISTRICT EXTENSION:NEW YEAR'S EVE CONCERT--THE
VAULT
® RESOLUTION NO.11-01-2022—DISPOSAL OF FIXED ASSETS
® RESOLUTION NO.11-02-2022—CRAWFORD COUNTY INDUSTRIAL PARK 11 TRACTS
® RESOLUTION NO.11-03-2022—REPLAT LEGACY CREEK
® RESOLUTION NO.11-04-2022—ENTER INTO CONTRACT HAWKINS WEIR—TOWN DITCH
GRANT
® FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
• DEPARTMENT REPORTS:POLICE—FIRE—BUILDING DEPARTMENT—PUBLIC
WORKS/PLANNING—AMBULANCE.
Council Member Wood made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Council Member Gifford
seconded the znotion. Council members voted aye: six The following voted nay: none.
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REi SOLUTION NO. 11 01-2022
Cal OF VANBIRtEN,ARIfANSAS
RESOLUTION NO, 11 -D,-20'-'-
BE IT ENACTED BY THB CITY COUNCIL.FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS,
ARESOLIMONTO BEENITILEQ:
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE hlAY0R AND CITY CLERIC To
REhIOVE AND DISPOSE OF CERTAIN FLIED ASSETS FROld THE CITY OF
VAN BUREN'S FRIED ASSET INVENTORY,BY SEALED BID,AUCTION OR
OTHER MTHODS AUTHORIZED UNDER THE LAW,AND FOR OTHER ,
1'BRPOSES.
1V1IEREAS, the City cfVan Buren has eprtain ffixed assets on its Fixed Asset Elvotor),List lybich we obsolete,
and/orbayond repair,and era no longer cost effective,so as to no longer be needed by the City,and
WHEREAS, oftewmajoventeTyeffNedamets,it is therefore recommended by our State Auditor that said items
or item be removed from the Ciiy+s Fiacd Assctlnventory and disposed ofby seated bid,auction
or asothenviso authorized under kC.A§14-54-302.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE TI RESOLVED BY TBE CfrY COUNCIL OF VAN BUREN,
ARI{ANSAS,THAT:
Tvlayor and City Clerk are hereby he
• Fixed Asset Inventory zed 10 d r t
dispose or same by sealed bid,auctionl g asset or other such methods ,
outhorized under Ore lair.
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89110531
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S9900205
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Fire Department $2,357.00 SCBA 2.2 Retro-fit to 4.5 Wayest FDF337
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Fire Department $3,780.24 Scott Airpack 75 vvro cylinder or most; FDI-386
00167044
Farm Department S3,780.24 Scott Airp2ek 75 Wo cylinder or mask pDI-387
00167532
Fire Department $3,78024 Scott Airpack 75vv/oeylbiderormask FDI-338
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IN N%TrMFSS\VHEREOI;am City of Vm Bust,Arkansas,by its City Coram3l,did pass,approve,and
adopt,byavoteof to for end againsttheforegoingResolutionatitsregularmeetingheldondie28mdayof
Nowniber2022.
lose lip.H .
Mayor
ATTESTED: A.P LS D A -F
P uTbomas facohl-Imre ,
CityCle(WIreamrer City"cansy
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IB.I,soLUTION NO. 11-02-2022
CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. I 1 Do?r 2022
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL,FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARXANSAS,A RESOLUTION TO BE ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE FINAL PLAT OF
"CRAWFORD COUNTY INDUSTRIAL PART{PHASE II TRACTS SA 5B, &
5C" Vi'ITIM THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, CRAWFORD .COUNTY,
ARKANSAS.
I -M"AS, 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, the Van Buren Planning Commission reviewed and approved this fmal plat on November
01,2022;and
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WMREAS, as a result of this meeting,the proposed Final Plat attached hereto was recommended by a
majority vote of the entire Planning Commission.
NOIV,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE;CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VAN BUREN,CRAIVFORD COUNTY,ARKANSAS-
SECTION 1: Subject to the assurances provided is tine Code of General Orders of the City of Van
Buren Subdivision Regulations Title 15 of sq.,being executed to assure that all
improvements are put in and that all requirements of the Planning Commission are met,
the submitted Final Plat for CRAWFORD COUNTY INDUSTRIAL PARIL PHASE lI
TRACTS 5A,5B,&5C within the City of Van Buren,is hereby approved and accepted. '
IN WITNESS VMERE,OF,the City of Van Buren,Arkansas,by its City Council,did pass,
approve,and adopt,by a vote of to for and O against,the foregoing Resolution at its regular meeting
held on the 281 day of November 2022.
oseph s
NIa
ATTESTED: AS TO FORM:
ph} h Thom— Jacob I
City Clark/Treasurer i Attorney
RlESOLUTION NO. 11-03-2022
CITY Or VAN I3UREN,ARICANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. 11 -2022
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL,FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS,A RESOLUTION TO BE ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE MAL CORRECTIVE
RE,PLAT Or "LEGACY CREFic PHASE P, WITH[N THE 'CITY Or VAN
BURL,N,CRAWFORD COUNTY,ARI{ANSAS.
FVBBREAS, the City of Vail 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, a final plat for Legacy Creels Phase I was filed on July 6,2002;and
WHEREAS, a correctivereplat of the final plat has been submitted for the purpose of changing a street
name from Hacliya Drive to Brianne Drive;and,
WHEREAS, the Van Buren Planning Commission reviewed and approved this corrective replat on
November 01,20";and
WHEREAS, as a result of this meeting,the final corrective replat attached hereto was recommended
by a majority vote of the entire Planning Commission.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE, CITY COUNCIL OF TBE CITY OF
VAN BUREN,CRAWFORD COUNTY,ARKANSAS.
SECTION 1: Subject to tie assurances provided in the Code of General Orders of the City of Van
Buren Subdivision Regulations Title 15.er sq.,being executed to assure that all
improvements are put in and that all requirements of the Planning Commission are met,
tba'submitted Final Corrective Replat for LEGACY CREEK PHASE I within the City of
Van Buren,is hereby approved and accepted.
IN WITNESS WIIEREOF,tre City of Van Buren,Arkansas,by its City Council,did pass,
approve,and adopt,by a vote of 4a for and O against;the foregoing Resolution at its regular meeting
held on the 281 day of November 2022.
8 .A-
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Mayor
ATTESTED: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Phyl Thomas Iowell
City ClerIrlTreasurer City Attorney
RESOLUTION NO. 11-04-2022
CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARIfANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. 11 -Uq-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 ENTER.
INTO A CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE
CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
WIEREAS, the City of Van Buren,Arkansas is applying to FEMA for the purpose of conducting an
engineering study to develop options and potential recommendations to improve the
Town Branch Earth Channel;and
WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren advertised and received (2) u responses to the request for
qualifications for Engineering Services;and
WHEREAS, the responses were scored with Hawkins-Weir receiving the highest score.
NO-vV,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED By THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS,THAT:
SECTION is The Mayor is authorized to enter into an agreement with Hawkins-Weir for Engineering
Services for the application phase of the project with the understanding that the full
engineering,study will be contingent upon the completion of any subsequent grant
agreements with FENIA.
IN WITNESS WHERE,OF,the City of Van Buren,Arkansas,by its City Council, did pass,
approve,and adopt,by a vote of G for and O against,the foregoing Resolution at its regular meeting
held on the 2861 day of November 2022.
Jose P.H rs
Mayor
ATTESTED: ZRO��Wel),�ISTOF011111',Plly Thomasll I
City Clerk/Treasurer City Attorney
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT OCTOBER 2022
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October, 2022
Total Expenditures
$2,561,118.71
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RESOLUTION N0. 11-05-2022
On the agenda next was to consider A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PERMIT TO PROVIDE
TAXICAB SERVICES IN THE CITE'OF VAN BUREN,ARI{ANSAS.
The Cleric read the Resolution in its entirety.
Mayor Hurst asked if there was anyone from Payless Taxi. Keith Empsall spoke about how they started
the business in Fayetteville in 2017 and then expanded into Fort Smith in 2020. He noticed a need in the Van
Buren area. Payless Taxi has a very strict background check,drug screening and driving test, and will provide a
good business with only qualified people.
Mayor Hurst asked if there was any discussion.
Motion was made by Council Member Petty, seconded by Council Member Kneeland moved that the
Resolution be adopted, On the Clerk's calling the roll,the following vote resulted: Ayes—Council Member
Kneeland,Petty, Wood,Bell,Dodson, and Gifford. Nays—None.
The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution adopted and signed the Resolution,which was attested by
the City Cleric and impressed with the seal of the City,
The Mayor declared the motion carried as there were six(6) 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 THE NUMBER 11-05-2022
CITY OF VAS 7 BUREN,ARICANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. 2OZZ
BE rr LNACTF.D BY THE CITY COUNCIL,FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARICANSAS,A RESOLUTION TO BE ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PERMIT TO PROVIDE
TAXICAB SERVICES IN=- CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARIGINSAS.
WHEREAS, Kyle Empsall,db.a.,Payless Ta%4 LLC.,has submitted anapplieation forapermit
to opemie a taxicab service in the City of Van Buren;and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance 24-2001,notice of a public hearing on the taxicab service
permit application was published an November 4,2022,and November 11.2022;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council has beard all persons deshing to he heard on the question of
approving the taxicab service permit application described above;and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the public convenience and necessity require the
Issuance of a permit to operate a taxicab service. t
NOW,THEREFORE.BE IT RESOLVED BYTHE CITY COUNCIL 0FTHE CITY
OF VAN BUREN.,ARICANSAS,THAT:
SECTION I: Tbat Payless Taxi,LLC,is hereby granted a permit to operate a taxicab service in
the City of Van Buren,Arkansas.
IN WITNESS R'IIEREOF,the City of Van Buren,Arkansas,by its City Council,did pass,
approve,and adopt,by a vole ofa for and Q against,the foregoing Resolution at its regular Meeting
held on the 20 day of November 2022.
Jose hP,Hut
Fla
ATTESTED: APPROVED AS TO FORAI-
Phyllis Thames J •ob ve
City Clerk/Treasurer City Attorney
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ORDINANCE 36-2022
(Should have been Ordinance 38-2022)
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On the agenda next was to consider AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE RIDDING
AND AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT FOR,AND PURCHASE OF,SWIFT SHIELD PRO V2.1 VESTS
FROM US DEFENSE GROUP,INC., (USDGI); FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS;
DECLARING AN EMERGING';AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
The Cleric read the Ordinance in its entirety. Council Member Dodson moved that the rules be
suspended, and the Ordinance be placed on its second reading.The motion was seconded by Council Member
Kneeland. The Council followed with a unanimous vote. The Clerk then read the Ordinance the second time.
Council Member Kneeland moved that the rules be further suspended,and the Ordinance was placed on
the thud and fmal reading. The motion was seconded by Council Member Dodson. The Council followed with
a unanimous vote. The Cleric then read the Ordinance the third and final time.
Chief Hammond stated that these shields will be used outside of the schools,not inside.
The Mayor asked if there was any discussion. There was none.
Motion was made by Council Member Wood and seconded by Council Member Bell to adopt the
Ordinance as amended, On the Cleric's calling the roll,the following vote resulted: AYES—Council Member
Kneeland,Petty,Wood,Bell,Dodson and Gifford. NAYS—None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried as there were six(b) AYES and zero (0)NAYS.
Motion was made by Council Member Bell and seconded by Council Member Kneeland that the
emergency clause be adopted. On the Cleric's calling the roll,the following vote resulted:AYES—Council
Member Knneeland,Petty,Wood,Bell,Dodson and Gifford. NAYS—None.
The Mayor then declared the Ordinance passed and signed same in open Council,duly attested by the
City Cleric.
ORDINANCE 36-2022
CITY OF VAPIBUREN,AP-'AN"As
OURTAHCB;10'Zu
BE 17ENACTEDBY'DfECfTYCOU7ICR.FORjHBCny OFVAN0-.ARl iflSreS
All OIIDDLWCETO17EE1fFIFLPD:
Al ORDSNANCE TO NAIVE COFD'ETIiIVE HIDDSNO AN77
,Z1 0R1ZE A CONtRACf FOR,AND PTIRC'DASE OP..V C,
SHIELD 4RF 1 THE A4PROPIUA D OF FUNDsi
tvsucnt
D:CLARINO.LYE6D:ROPNCY:ANOFOR OTDEI3FlIR40sFS.
%VUEREAS, U¢Clty otVao Bmea is hmnsed oteer¢htpolks egvipmmm forthe s+f tyofllfe and
protetlWnafprepePy to the Gty of 1 Bmen:md
vnu2r 1S, afw teosive rammb+� " barn US U-,C M..bS:. [IS➢b RL;%2 Um
UW the puchue of Wis c4 pm Prat
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depamnc9 and
lylgs, thoG7CameR has ditemined,puntsmtm AC.A.f ridd•3031bIN1lB7•U'at
acepdotW dresnmmnces eatst sshieh rmderthemmpctifi•nhidding procass imPmet[cai
and uPRasibk
NOiYr�OBB,BE ST OStDAINED AND LCLLC7EU BYTDE CITY C011NCD.OF
T13E C. OP YNY B7fREN,AIU;ANS AS,78ATt
.is CTI NO I, M.Police➢eparmsSO of SIM 0y of V_Bun0.aifOS"h.an bamedig.Mud O IP
pwcfuse Swig Sbidd Pm V2.1 Venn Lem US'Dereme teup,Sec:,NSDO�,f Utc
lttal sum at537,165.00
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and ibis tdleirueabaBmlcaaHea Emuead aReri¢pa¢a5 agdappres jaeluedmaYlri
Ibe7.l+yecaad City C"Lue b¢eby euthadda by flM C11 C ss y f"'City thl'
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apprnf•,aad adeyt,byaao�e vL�h.CRO a.e.Iha[m<geing Ordlnaoceuhss Oulu meeting
hdd tm the 2i°day of November SBl7.
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ORDINANCE 37-2022
(Should be Ordinance 39-2022)
On the agenda next was to consider AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING
AND AUTHORIZE TIDE PURCHASE OF A FIRE DEPARTMENT VEHICLE FROM ORR
CHEVROLET OF FORT SMITH; FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS;DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
The Cleric 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
Bell. The Council followed with a unanimous vote. The Cleric then read the Ordinance the second time.
Council Member Bell moved that the rules be fiirther suspended,and the Ordinance was placed on the
third and final reading. The motion was seconded by Council Member Kneeland. The Council followed with a
unanimous vote, The Cleric then read the Ordinance the third and final time,
Mayor Hurst stated that there are department needs for vehicles and with the supply chain issue,we need
to purchase when we can.
The Mayor asked if there was any discussion. There was none.
Motion was made by Council Member Petty and seconded by Council Member Dodson to adopt the
Ordinance as amended. On the Cleric's calling the roll,the following vote resulted: AYES—Council Member
Kneeland,Petty,Wood,Bell,Dodson,and Gifford. NAYS—None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried as there were six(6)AYES and zero (0)NAYS.
Motion was made by Council Member Petty and seconded by Council Member Wood that the
emergency clause be adopted. On the Cleric's calling the roll,the following vote resulted:AYES—Council
Member Kneeland,Petty,Wood,Bell,Dodson,and Gifford. NAYS—None.
The Mayor then declared the Ordinance passed and signed same in open Council,duly attested by the
City Cleric.
ORDINANCE 37-2022
CITY OF VAN DUBEN.ARICANSAS
ORDINANCE NO.V7-IO2
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCU.,Fort THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKA NSAS
Aft ORDRIANCETO DE ENTITLED:
AN ORDINANCE TO WYE AT COMPETTUM BIDDING AND
AUTHOME TIM PURCHASE OF A FIRE➢EPARTDIENT
VE®CLE FROM ORR CffEVROLES OF FORT SMITH;FOR
THE APPROPRIATION OF FUICDS; DECLARING AN
33rlIERGPNCYI AND FOR OTUEB PURPOSES.
W101EAS, tba City afVan ba«e is in need ora centin fug depaeunmt Yehfla for the safetyaf6fe
eadp nk,dM.fpmpertybythe Ciry of V-BareaFa-Dcpennaent;and
VAIEREAS, af,,_.ivc«f..h and ugahy,des CIV of Van B.-Fire Chief I-deeaminad
Wst the pe of ale of this vebicla fmm Ott Chlerelet afFms Smith%—Id be Wa eno0
p«eileaL feanblr,Ind mrtatfeedanmeth.1 for it,-dei—eop Ind
WEIEREEAS, the Ciry Ceeeell has ekteemtned,ponesnt WA.CA.§LI.5I-303MIXOL gilt
escepdoval eheomatames asist vhleh tender ilte[ampaidve biddiad process to not ba
praed[aI or femiz end
NOIV,THERIEFORE,BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTEDIIMIE CITY COUNCIL OF
TTIE CITY OF VANBUREN,ARLUNSAS,TIUM
SECTION Ie The Re,DrparmantoftheCityo(VnaBmeo,AA:amas,hec an hmnedkiensedm
purchase a3031 Cherrohr SH-do35DOED Gan OuChevroieLlaeled In Fed Smidt
ArYvens,rer rim mtilamn of$7d,6353a. ,
s oI, Pwammm LCA.§I•LSS•303{bXIXB)UteCiiy Council hereby wakes the reteleemcal
aFeompedtiee hiddlnyanddhec«the Lfaym la po«hese the abo1e4e1[n1cd Yebleda fir
the Pike.1 firth in S«Bon Iei,_ ,
Bes to the it—disse need la beat,—.pious;and preserte Oro pabltc hadt safeq,
and NeIEV,ofthe slEuasaflba City erVanBmsn,en emertieneyitdeetued to eaist
andodsacdisa...ahpll like a&ctfromsod afar itspas3 aandappras:L
SECTRDLNa ThebbyorandCity CTd', e]l by authorised by We CityCnencH fords ClryafVaa
B&om m—1,all daeamems,eaencets,mdogeameassex—remy1.eff oasts this
Ordtea.-
IN 1VITNESS 1Y13F.BEOF,the City aM.Bmeq Arl aaaar,by in City C-9,didT,—.
eypmve,and adopt bya Yale CdA_faravd O aya¢,a4 the brevoinS Ordieasenat Be re3-Iat meedeT
held an the RSa day a1-Navemb«2013.
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Mayor
ATTESTED: APPROVE➢ASTOFORAI
City Clubffreen«r CityAOomcy
ORDINANCE 38-2022
(Should be Ordinance 40-2022)
On the agenda next was to consider AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING
AND AUTHORIZE' THE PURCHASE OF A CODE ENFORCEMENT VEHICLE, FROM
CHEVROLET OF FAYETTE,VILLE; FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS; DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
The Cleric read the Ordinance in its entirety. Council Member Dodson moved that the rules be
suspended, and the Ordinance be placed on its second reading.The motion was seconded by Council Member
Gifford. The Council followed with a unanimous vote. The Clerk then read the Ordinance the second time.
Council Member Kneeland moved that the rules be fuither suspended, and the Ordinance was placed on
the third and final reading. The motion was seconded by Council Member Gifford. The Council followed with
a unanimous vote. The Cleric then read the Ordinance the third and final time,
Mayor Hurst stated that there are depar-tinent needs for vehicles and with the supply chain issue,we need
to purchase when we can.
The Mayor asked if there was any discussion. There was none.
Motion was made by Council Member Wood and seconded by Council Member Dodson to adopt the
Ordinance as amended. On the Clerk's calling the roll,the following vote resulted:AYES—Council Member
Kneeland,Petty,Wood,Bell,Dodson,and Gifford. NAYS—None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried as there were six(6)AYES and zero (0)NAYS.
Motion was made by Council Member Gifford and seconded by Council Member Dodson that the
emergency clause be adopted. On the Cleric's calling the roll,the following vote resulted:AYES—Council
Member Kneeland, Petty,Wood,Bell,Dodson, and Gifford. NAYS—None.
The Mayor then declared the Ordinance passed and signed same in open Council, duly attested by the
City Cleric.
ORDINANCE 38-2022
C[TY OF VAN nVf%EN,AP1WSA5
OFMINANCE NO.,,39-?OD
BE ITENACZED BYTHE CITY COONCU,FORTIM CITY OF VAN Bt1RMARICANSA3
AN ORODfAmETO BF ENDILED:
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Next on the agenda was Miscellaneous and General Discussion
Mr. &Mrs. Jared Richmond spoke to the City Council about the books that are being ordered and displayed at
the Van Buren City Library. They asked what the policy is on the books that are being ordered and displayed in
the library.
They attended the Library Board Meeting on Tuesday,November 81 . They found out that the Book Distributor
decides what is to be ordered for the library. There are books being displayed in the ch ildren's section of a
sexual nature.
They are ash i ig for there to be a policy to protect the children. As of now the Director of the Library is not
protected by any type of policy. They are not looking to get any books removed from the library or to get
anyone fired. They are seeking protection for our children.
Mrs.Debbie Atkins continued discussion addressing the library's display of books.
Mr. Benny Atkins continued discussion regarding the library's display of books and would like the City Council
to do something about it.
Mayor Hurst wanted to clarify that the Van Buren City Council is not the over the library,it is city owned and
county ran.
Jim Petty thanked the city for his opportunity to serve the city for S years and he will continue serving the
citizens.
There being no further business,motion was made by Council Member Gifford and seconded by
Council Member Wood to adjourn. The Council followed with a unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at
6:22 p.m.
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