City Council

MINUTES CITY OF CHEROKEE VILLAGE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Thursday, December 21, 2023, 6: 00 P. M., CHEROKEE VILLAGE CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER- Mayor Rose called the meeting to order at 6 PM. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE— Mayor Rose lead the Pledge of Allegiance. MOMENT OF SILENCE— A moment of silence was observed. ROLL CALL, ESTABLISH QUORUM— City Clerk, Penny Trumpy call roll: Present: Heather Harrison, Rachel Tatum, Steve Thompson, Rob Smith, Edie Ishmael, Jeff Tatum, Pam Rowland( phone) Steven Rose Mayor, Jon Abele City Attorney. Absent: Peter Martin. SPECIAL PRIDE IN YOUR COMMUNITY AWARD— Mayor Rose recognized two( 2) young girls for taking pride in their community by cleaning up the roads close to Lake Omaha and Lake Aztec. Norah Rodola a 4 year old and Clair Rodola her 7 year old sister picked up 6 bags of trash. Mayor Rose presented the girls with Certificates from Hardy Sweet Shop. Then Santa arrived and gave the girls gift bags to say thank you. Great job Norah and Clair. APPROVAL OF AGENDA— Council Member Smith motioned to approve the agenda, seconded by Council Member Ishmael. Motion passed( 6 yeas) PUBLIC COMMENTS/ QUESTIONS ON AGENDA ITEMS( limit 3 minutes per person) APPROVAL OF MINUTES: November 16, 2023& December 5, 2023 Council member Harrison motion to accept the 2 Council Meeting minutes, seconded by Council Member Smith. Motion passed( 6 yeas) CORRESPONDENCE: NONE FINANCIAL REPORT: Discussion Sales& Use Tax Street Dept Revenue Mayor Rose reviewed both reports. MAYOR' S REPORT: Attended an online meeting with the Arkansas Broadband services Director Glen Howie. This was an open meeting discussion about bring high- speed internet into Sharp County and into the City. They are applying for Federal monies for the expansion and need public input. Attended the Christmas tree lighting at the town center and was humbled to speak a few words. Attended the Pearl Harbor Remembrance held by the local VFW post in Hardy on December 7, 2023. Received notice from Arkansas State Aid Street Committee about the street aid grant of$ 300, 000. 00 for overlay of 1. 3 miles of Flathead Drive. Attended the preconstruction meeting for the upcoming bridge replacement project at town center. Construction should be starting fairly quickly. The northern bridge at this time is going to be replaced in the 2025 construction season. The budget committee has been busy working out the 2024 Cherokee Village City Budget. The City received a 30 day notification of CPI letter from Waste Connections. The new website and phone systems are moving forward. City Hall will be closed December 25' h and 26`s in observance of the Christmas Holiday and January I' t in observance of New Years Day. There is a New small housing developing being designed. There are 6 lots that have been sold. DEPARTMENTREPORTS: See Cherokee Village Web site for reports on File. PLEASE SPEAK INTO THE MICROPHONE ANIMAL CONTROL: ON FILE COMMUNITY SERVICE: NO REPORT DISTRICT COURT: ON FILE FIRE DEPARTMENT: ON FILE PLANNING& ZONING: ON FILE CODE ENFORCEMENT: NO REPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT: ON FILE— Saved an extra$ 2, 000 on the purchase of the 2 new trucks. STREET DEPARTMENT Newsletter: NO REPORT OTHER REPORTS. PLEASE SPEAK INTO THE MICROPHONE A& P Minutes: ECLIPSE UPDATE: NO REPORT AIRPORT Minutes; ON FILE: NO REPORT P& Z COMMISSION, Minutes. NO MEETING STREET COMMITTEE Minutes: NO MEETING TRI- COUNTY SOLID WASTE: ON FILE SHARP CO. SENIOR CENTER: ON FILE— OCTOBER, NOVEMBER AND YEARLY WELCOME CENTER: ON FILE OLD BUSINESS: 1. Ordinance 2023- 07 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CHEROKEE VILLAGE ZONING CODE, ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE 2017- 06A— Tabled to February, Council Member J Tatum will work with P& Z Commissions on the ordinances. 2. A& P Commission Members— Tabled by Mayor— January Meetings. NEW BUSINESS: 1. 2024 Proposed Budget— a. Council Member J Tatum motioned to put the 2024 Budget on the floor for discussion, seconded by Council Member Smith. Motion passed( 7 yeas) b. Council Member J Tatum motioned to accept the Proposed 2024 Budget as presented, seconded by Council Member Harrison. Motion passed( 7 yeas) COMMENTS/ QUESTIONS ON CITY RELATED BUSINESS( limit 3 minutes per person) ADJOURNMENT— Council Member Thompson motioned to adjourn at 6: 50 PM, seconded by Council Member Ishmael. Motioned passed. CITY OF CHEROKEE VILLAGE ON FACE BOOK) INFORMATION BOARD OUTSIDE CITY HALL Date: / / c) Ateven R. Rose, Mayor Penny Tr yCity Clerk