City Council

fi i MINUTES t CITY OF CHEROKEE VILLAGE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Thursday, May 15, 2025, 6: 00 P.M., CHEROKEE VILLAGE CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER— Mayor Rose called the meeting of the City Council to order at 6: 00 PM. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE— Mayor Rose led the Pledge of Allegiance. MOMENT OF SILENCE— A Moment of silence was observed. ROLL CALL, ESTABLISH QUORUM—Penny Trumpy, City Clerk called roll: present: Harrison yes, R Tatum yes, Thompson yes, Martin yes, Lowe yes, J. Tatum yes, Rowland yes, Mayor, Clerk and City Attorney's present. Absent: Ishmael Quorum Established. SCHOLARSHIP: - 2025 Cherokee Village Fire Department Auxiliary— Fire Chief Dienst presented$ 500 scholarships to Katlin Bates, and Madalyn Ross. Certificates were presented during a school activity. APPROVAL 1. OF AGENDA— Mayor Rose asked for a motion to amend the agenda to include: Old Business# 3— Resolution 2025- 06 Great Strides/ Traits Grant 2. New Business b- 2025- 08 4t' of July Thunder on Thunderbird 3. New Business c— Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast Council Member Martin motioned to amend the agenda, seconded by Council Member R Tatum. Motion Passed( 7 Yes). PUBLIC COMMENTS/ QUESTIONS ON AGENDA ITEMS( limit 3 minutes per person) NONE APPROVAL OF MINUTES: April 17, 2025. Council Member Martin motioned to approve the April 17, 2025 minutes, seconded by Council Member J Tatum. Motion Passed( 7 yes) CORRESPONDENCE: NONE FINANCIAL REPORT: Discussion i MAYOR' S REPORT: Mayor Rose reported: Reminder the Bridge Replacement will close July 7`h and will affect Flathead. Flathead overlay project will be starting. DEPARTMENT REPORTS: See Cherokee Village Web site for reports w on File. PLEASE SPEAK INTO THE MICROPHONE ANIMAL CONTROL: ON FILE ACO Megan discussed that Mayor Rose and her are working on details for filling a part time position of an animal control officer. More to come at Julys meeting. 1 COMMUNITY SERVICE: ON FILE l DISTRICT COURT: ON FILE k FIRE DEPARTMENT: ON FILE PLANNING& ZONING: ON FILE POLICE DEPARTMENT: ON FILE OTHER REPORTS. PLEASE SPEAK INTO THE MICROPHONE i 6 ANIMAL CONTROL COMMITTEE MINUTES: NO MEETING.July' on Council Member J Tatum reported they are working condensing Ordinances and updated. Goal is to have this ready for s meeting. i A& P MINUTES: ON FILE- FEBRUARY i AIRPORT MINUTES: NO REPORT P& Z COMMISSION MINUTES: ON FILE- Council Member Lowe gave an update h on the 70` Anniversary activities. These activatesEXPLORATION ECONOMIC are free. Look forCOMMITTEE: flyers on the City's website, face book page, and information board at City Hall. TRI- COUNTY SOLID WASTE: ON FILE r Cherokee Village City Council Meeting Page 1 a  OLD BUSINESS: I. A& P Commissioner Terms: - Roster- This was addressed last month. 2. Resolution No, 2025- 05 Resolution to order the Razing and Removal of a Nuisance on the property located at Lot 16, Block 2, Chickasaw 1, Addition in Cherokee Village Subdivision, Sharp, County, Arkansas Council Member Martin motioned to approve Resolution No 2025- 05, seconded by Council Member J Tatum. Council Member J Tatum asked for the address of this property. 239 Hiawatha Dr. Cherokee Village. Roll Call Vote: R Tatum yes, Thompson yes, Martin yes, Lowe yes, J Tatum yes, Rowland yes, Harrison yes, Motion passed( 7 yes) Mayor Rose explained that passing this Raze and Removal has a 30 days waiting period, and then only gives City employees permission to be on the property. 4 Council Member Thompson asked for clarification on the Animal Control Report of how many animals were at the shelter. After much discussion Council Member Thompson suggested excess animals to be euthanized. Council Member Thompson stated that this is an irresponsible level. Mayor Rose agreed that this is in irresponsible level but the irresponsibility falls on the people who abandon them. Council Member Martin suggests that new line items on the report for the number of animals are fostered. Council Member Rowland wanted to remind Council that she warned about the increase of this problem several a months 3. back. Council Member J Tatum suggest that the Mayor and ACO have this under control and continue to work on it. s RESOLUTION No 2025-06— RESOLUTION FOR GREAT STRIDES/ TRAILS FOR LIFE GRANT FOR THE CITY OF CHEROKEE VILLAGE. Council Member Martin motioned to approve Resolution No 2025- 06, seconded by Council Member J Tatum. Roll Call Vote: Thompson yes, Martin yes, Lowe yes, J Tatum yes, Rowland yes, Harrison yes, R Tatum yes. Motion passed( 7 yes's) NEW BUSINESS: a. Short Term Special Use Permit— 2025- 07 Cherokee Village h 70` b. Anniversary— June 20& 21, 2025 Short Term Special Use Permit—2025-08- 4`h of July Thunder on Thunderbird C. Short Term Special Use Permit—2025- 09 Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast Council Member Martin motioned to approve all 3 STSP, seconded by Council Member J Tatum. Roll Call vote: R Tatum yes, Thompson yes, Martin yes, Lowe yes, J Tatum yes, Rowland yes, Harrison yes. Motion Passed( 7 yes' s) COMMENTS/ QUESTIONS ON CITY RELATED BUSINESS( limit 3 minutes per person) NONE Council Member Harrison wanted to make Council aware of some training offered by Municipal League. Council Member Harrison attended the Winter Conference in January and it was very informative and would recommend anyone on Council to attend. If there are any questions please contact Council Member Harrison. Summer Conference— June 18— 20, 2025 1 Community Development— July 28,- August 1, 2025 ADJOURNMENT- Council Member Martin motioned to adjourn, seconded by Council Member R Tatum. Meeting adjourned at 6: 39 PM. DATE: d 4' APPROVED: Steven R. Rose, et° kee D ATT CITY 5 Penny Trumpy, City Clerk CLERK 4 1 0OfA001 s CHECK OUT CHEROKEEVILLAGE. ORG & CITY OF CHEROKEE VILLAGE ON FACE BOOK) INFORMATION BOARD OUTSIDE CITYHALL Cherokee Village City Council Meeting Page 2