SPRINGDALE CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2007

SCHEDULED MEETINGS:

· 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 25^th Ordinance Committee followed immediately by a Technology Committee meeting.

· Where: Multi-purpose Rm. #236, second floor, City Administration Building.

· The Ordinance meeting is concerning Agenda Items 14 A, B; and the Technology meeting is concerning Agenda Item 15 A.

(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

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 – September 11^th & 18^th meeting.

b) Planning Commission Report from September 4^th meeting.

(this report will be handed out at the meeting)

c) Street & Capital Improvement Update.

(this report will be handed out at the meeting)

d) Building Inspection Activity Report for August.

5. Marshallese Community Outreach 3^rd Quarter Report – Carmen Chong Gum,

Marshallese Outreach Coordinator

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

7. PUBLIC HEARING – Closing a Portion of Emma Avenue

An Ordinance vacating a section of Emma Avenue, amending the Master Street Plan, and to declare an emergency and for other purposes, presented by Charles Harwell, Attorney for petitioners, Springdale School District #50.

8. A Resolution authorizing the temporary operation of a Fire Truck Pull by KIDCARE, presented by Dale Wolfe, Executive Director.

9. Tabled from August 28^th, 2007 City Council meeting:

A. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to request letters of interest and statements of qualifications from interested marketing partners to help lead the branding, marketing, and communications efforts supporting the opening of the Springdale Minor League Baseball Park, presented by Councilwoman Kathy Jaycox.

10. A Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 195-07 of the City Council of the City of Springdale, Arkansas, presented by Councilman Mike Overton. (Pertaining to construction of Phase III of Wagon Wheel Road)

11. A Resolution requiring that the Bond Committee of the City Council approve all bills presented for payment from Construction Dynamics Group, Inc. (CDG).

12. Appeal of the Planning Commission’s decision to deny a conditional use and tandem lot split for the property located at 1507 West Emma Avenue, owned by AA Reynolds Properties, LLC, presented by James A. Penix, Attorney for petitioners.

13. Planning Commission Recommendations by Planning Director Patsy Christie:

A. An Ordinance rezoning 26 + acres owned by Parsley Family Limited Partnership, located west of I-540, east of S. 56^th Street and south of Dearing Road from Agricultural District (A-1) and Neighborhood Office (O-1) to General Commercial District (C-2) and Open Display District (C-5) within Springdale, Arkansas, and declaring an emergency.

B. A Resolution approving a conditional use at Lot 52 Fern’s Valley Subdivision as set forth in Ordinance No. 4030.

14. Street & CIP Committee Report and Recommendations by Chairman Rick Evans:

A. A Resolution authorizing contract execution for the construction of the Traffic Signalization Division office and shop building and establishing the budget for the project.

B. A Resolution of Agreement between the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department and the City of Springdale.

C. A Resolution authorizing city staff to acquire easements for Oriole Street extension.

D. A Resolution authorizing the staff to begin contract negotiations for professional engineering services necessary for improvements to 56^th Street from Sunset Avenue to Watkins Avenue.

15. Ordinance Committee Report & Recommendations by Chairman Kathy Jaycox:

A. An Ordinance concerning fees charged for temporary signs; to declare an emergency and for other purposes.

B. An Ordinance approving an Inter-local Agreement for the purchase of software regarding a sex offender database and notification system between the City of Springdale, Arkansas and Washington County, Arkansas.

16. Technology Committee Report & Recommendations by Chairman Jesse Core:

A. An Ordinance waiving competitive bids for the purchase of Mobile Data Terminal Software.

17. A Resolution amending the 2007 Budget of the Police Department, presented by Police Chief Kathy O’Kelley.

18. A Resolution approving the donation of vacation time, presented by Sam Goade, Director of Public Works Division.

19. A Resolution amending the 2007 Budget of the District Court, presented by Wyman Morgan, Director of Administration.

20. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a contract for food services for the ballpark. (This resolution will be presented at the meeting).