SPRINGDALE CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING

TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 2003

 

 

*** There is an Ordinance Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 24th at 5:00 p.m., before council meeting, in the Multi-purpose Room #236, second floor of the City Administration Building.  (The ordinance meeting is concerning an ordinance amending the Alcohol Beverages Code (Section 6),  an ordinance concerning corrections to the code regarding open burning, an ordinance to waive competitive bidding for uniforms, an ordinance amending Chapter 22 of the Code of Ordinances.

 (see agenda items 8 A-D)  (food will be provided).

 

 

5:55 p.m.         Pre Meeting Activities

 

Pledge of Allegiance

                        Invocation

 

6:00 p.m.         OFFICIAL AGENDA

 

1.         Call to Order - Mayor Jerre M. Van Hoose

                       

                                    Recognition of Compliance with the Freedom of

                                    Information Act

 

2.         Roll Call – City Clerk Denise Pearce

 

                        Recognition of a Quorum

 

3.                  Comments from Citizens

 

The Council will hear brief comments from citizens

during this period.  No action will be taken.  All

comments will be taken under advisement. 

 

4.         Routine Business

 

a)                  Approval of Minutes – June 10th meeting.

 

5.         Entertain Motion to read all Ordinances and Resolutions by title only.

           

6.         Recognitions:  Mayor Jerre M. Van Hoose

 

a)                  Gene Thompson

 

7.         Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Update by Bill Rogers, Vice President of Economic Development for the Chamber of Commerce.

 

8.         An Ordinance Committee Report & Recommendations by Chairman Billy Eden:

 

A.      An Ordinance amending certain provisions of Section 6 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Springdale, Arkansas, to clarify that holders of a large attendance facility permit issued by the Alcohol Beverage Control are considered the same as a private club for purposes of hours in which they can serve alcohol; to declare an emergency and for other purposes. 

 

B.     An Ordinance amending Section 46-2 on Open Burning of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Springdale, Arkansas, to make corrections after the adoption of the 2002 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code; to declare an emergency and for other purposes. 

 

C.     An Ordinance authorizing the City of Springdale Street Department to renew a contract for uniforms with Cintas Corporation; to waive competitive bidding; to declare an emergency and for other purposes.  

 

D.     An Ordinance amending Chapter 22 (regulations pertaining to buildings and building regulations) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Springdale, Arkansas, and for other purposes. 

 

9.         A Finance Committee Report and Recommendations by Chairman Jeff Watson:  

 

A.      A Resolution approving a budget amendment for the Administration Department. 

 

B.     An Ordinance calling a special election in the City of Springdale, Arkansas on the question of issuing bonds under Amendment No. 62 to the Constitution for the State of Arkansas for the purpose of financing the cost of capital improvements; levying a one percent (1%) sales and use tax for the purpose of retiring such bonds; and prescribing other matters pertaining there to.   

 

10.       A Street & Capital Improvement Program Committee Report & Recommendations by Chairman Rick Evans:  

 

A.      A Resolution establishing a project to be completed under the Capital Improvement Program. 

 

B.     An Ordinance to waive competitive bidding for computer programs, installation of programs & equipment, computer equipment, authorizing the execution of a contract, declaring an emergency and for other purposes. 

 

C.     An Ordinance to waive competitive bidding for computer programs, authorizing the execution of a contract, declaring an emergency and for other purposes.

 

D.     A Resolution authorizing an expenditure from the Capital Improvement Program Fund for a signal upgrade at HWY 71B and Jackson Avenue.  

 

11.       A Parks and Recreation Committee Report & Recommendation by Chairman Bobby Stout. 

 

A.  A Resolution approving the Master Plan for JB Hunt Park and authorizing contract negotiations with Atkins Benham for professional services necessary to prepare cost estimates for elements of the Master Plan. 

 

12.       A Resolution setting a public hearing date and a petition on closing of a public alley in the City of Springdale, Arkansas.  Presented by Jay Penix, Attorney for petitioners.  

 

13.       A Resolution authorizing the establishment of change funds.  Presented by Wyman Morgan, Director of Administration & Financial Services.   

 

14.       Comments from Department Heads.

 

15.       Comments from Council Members.

 

16.       Comments from City Attorney.

 

17.       Comments from Mayor Van Hoose.

 

18.       Adjournment.

 

 

***There is a Parks & Recreation Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 26th at 5:00 p.m. in the Multi-purpose Room #236 on the 2nd floor of the City Administration Building.  There will be an overall presentation by a consultant to develop the scope of work for the Master Park Plan. (snacks will be provided).