City Council

MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 17, 2012 CITY HALL FIRST FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM 6 PM Officials in attendance: Mayor Bill Eaton, City Attorney Trey Smith, City Clerk Kathy Collins, Alderman Garland Steuber, Alderman Martin Irwin, Alderman Ron Knost, Alderman Burke Larkin, Alderman Mark Tripp, Alderman Kevin Freeman and Alderman Paul Northcut. Alderman Randy Horton was absent. Guests present were as follows: Price McMillan, Jerry McKaughan, Craig Noble, Brian Holstein, Connie Holstein, Tracey Cline-Pew, Chief Cochran, Johnny Story, Robert McCready, Sharon Eaton, Michelle Irwin, Chuck Frankhouse, MaDonna Damron, Lee Britton, Rita Clark, Frank Manus, Bill Clark, and Bruce Moore. Welcome and Call to Order: Mayor Bill Eaton Invocation was given by Chaplain Vernon Price Minutes: Alderman Knost made the motion to approve the Minutes for Council Meeting April 19, 2012 as written. Alderman Larkin seconded motion. Motion carries unanimously on a voice vote. Mayor’s Report: • Presentation to Frank Manus and Price McMillan in appreciation for always volunteering for projects such as Clean and Green Committee projects. • Stars and Stripes 2012 to be held at the Ford Theatre in Conway, a tribute to Armed Forces. • Recognition of National Police Week. • Update by Lyn Jacimore on a listing of Business Permits being complied to put on the City Web site by type of Business. 1 Finance Report: Month Ended April 30, 2012 General Fund Balance $ 1,356,024.27 Street Fund Balance $ 14,509,029.00 Economic Development Funds 1 & 2 Balance $ 6,478,499.05 Convention Center $ 2,388,074.54 Capital Assets Fund Balance $ 1,431,156.73 Special Funds Balance $ 863,506.44 Emergency Reserve Certificate of Deposit – General $ 1,000,000.00 Emergency Reserve – Street $ 3,000,000.00 Cemetery Association Trust – Market Value $ 179,215.60 Special Funds Balances: Month Ended April 30, 2012 12 District Court Costs Fund $ 98,090.44 13 No Vehicle Insurance Fund $ 12,641.09 14 Parks & Recreation Special Fund $ 106,087.66 15 Police Training Fund $ 17,671.92 16 Police Pension Fund $ 42,034.64 17 Court Automation Fund $ 236,888.08 18 Administration of Justice Fund $ 47.51 19 Criminal Justice Ordinance Fund $ 248,302.97 20 Fire Contingency Fund $ 40,502.23 21 Fire Insurance Premiums Fund $ 44.407.54 22 Fire Pension Fund $ 16,832.36 TOTAL $ 863,506.44 Department Head Report: Bruce Moore Code Enforcement Committee Reports: Finance Committee: Tripp, Knost, Horton, and Irwin (recommended for approval May 8, 2012) Alderman Tripp made the motion to approve Items 1A through 1G. Motion carries unanimously on a voice vote. 1. Appropriations: (A). Department: Police $1,178.89 Line Item #: 01-111-5111 $ 936.34 Line Item #: 01-111-5154 171.64 Line Item #: 01-111-5181 54.95 Line Item #: 01-111-5171 15.96 2  (Three employees (8250, 8233, 8232) have received additional certificates. 8250- intermediate (02/22/12) $360 annually. 8233-Senior (04/02/12) $360 annually, 8232- Intermediate and Advanced (04/2/12) $720 annually. Amounts are prorated for the remainder of 2012 (from 05/13/12). (B). Department: Administration $ 1,884.00 Expenditure: 01-102-5112 Salaries-Part Time $1,750.00 Expenditure: 01-102-5181 FICA 134.00 (Codification of Ordinances and Resolutions). (C). Department: Police $ 914.76 Line Item #: 01-111-5214 (Reimbursement from Municipal League for damages paid by RPD to civilian car involved in parking lot accident with patrol officer). (D).Department: Parks & Recreation Special Expenditure: 14-109-5807 Community fireworks $ 3,000.00 (E). Department: Street $ 1,280.73 Line Item #: 02-202-5111 Salaries $1,038.46 Line Item #: 02-202-5181 FICA 79.44 Line Item #: 02-202-5153 Pension 147.88 Line Item #: 02-202-5171 Wrks/comp 14.95 (F). Department: Administration Expenditure: 01-101-5207 Maintenance/supplies $ 2,350.00 (Replace switching gear and add a fan and door vents). (G). Department: Street Department Line Item #: 02-205-5448 12th Street Drainage $ 55,784.32 (12th street drainage) 2. Consideration of a Resolution for Transfer and/or Sale of a Pond located behind property at 2511 Bradley Lane. No discussion at this time. 3. Consideration of the Implementation of a Career Development Plan for Uniformed Employees of the Russellville Fire Department—Alderman Randy Horton, Chief Cochran. No discussion at this time. Personnel Committee: Aldermen Steuber, Freeman, Larkin, Northcut No Report. 3 Unfinished Old Business: 1. Consideration of Resolution # 1285 for the Removal or Razing of Dilapidated Structure Located at 21 Elliott Place-City Attorney Trey Smith. (4th time presented). Alderman Irwin made the motion to adopt with a second by Alderman Knost. Motion carries unanimously on a voice vote. 2. Consideration of Resolution for the Removal or Razing of an Unoccupied, Dilapidated Structure located at 808 West “E” Street---City Attorney Trey Smith, Bill Clark Code Enforcement. (4th time presented). Alderman Irwin made the motion to postpone until next month with a second by Alderman Knost. Motion carries unanimously on a voice vote. There has been some progress made. Need to review progress next month. 3. Consideration of Ordinance # 2123 Amending Sections of the City of Russellville Personnel Policy Manual—Alderman Steuber. (3rd reading). Alderman Steuber made the motion to suspend the rules and read the Ordinance one time by title only with a short explanation. Alderman Irwin seconded the motion. Motion carries on a 7-0 voice vote. City Attorney Trey Smith read the Ordinance as instructed. Alderman Steuber made the motion to adopt with a second by Alderman Irwin. Motion carries on a 7-0 roll call vote. Alderman Horton was absent. 4. Consideration of Ordinance # 2124 Adopting the International Property Maintenance Code 2012—Code Enforcement Officer Bill Clark. (4th reading). Alderman Irwin made the motion to read the Ordinance one time by title only with a short explanation. Alderman Steuber seconded the motion. Motion carries unanimously on a voice vote. City Attorney Trey Smith read the Ordinance as instructed. Alderman Steuber made the motion to adopt with a second by Alderman Irwin. Motion carries on a 7-0 roll call vote. 5. Consideration of an Ordinance Prohibiting the Possession of a Handgun or Firearm within a Designated City Park within the City Limits of the City of Russellville, Arkansas, or Upon Land Owned by the City of Russellville- Alderman Tripp, Mack Hollis. (2nd reading). Alderman Knost made the motion to suspend the rules and read the Ordinance one time by title only with a short explanation. Alderman Tripp seconded the motion. Motion carries unanimously on a voice vote. City Attorney Trey Smith read the Ordinance as instructed. This item will be brought back next month. 4  6. Consideration of an Ordinance amending the Russellville Zoning Code—David Harris, City Planner. (2nd reading). Alderman Irwin made the motion to suspend the rules and read the Ordinance one time by title only with a short explanation. Alderman Tripp seconded the motion. Motion carries unanimously on a voice vote. City Attorney Trey Smith read the Ordinance as instructed. This item will be brought back next month. 7. Consideration of Discussion of Job # 080389 Hob Nob Road with the AHTD— Mayor Eaton. Mayor Eaton reviewed the letter he sent to Ms. Lorie Tudor with the AHTD. He received a sketch depicting alternative changes to the realignment of HWY 124 from the intersection of Weir Road and HWY 124 continuing to Hwy 7 (Arkansas Ave.). The project is scheduled to begin 2013. The AHTD agrees to maintain all bridges between the intersection of HWY 124 and Weir Road to Hwy 7. The AHTD reports those bridges are up to code and in good shape according to Mayor Eaton’s conversation with AHTD. Alderman Irwin requested the Mayor ask AHTD if they would fund the Sidewalks on that stretch of road due to the fact the City is taking over maintenance. Mayor Eaton said he would make that inquiry. New Business: 1. Consideration of a Resolution for Removal or Razing of Dilapidated Structures Located at 507A Water Street -City Attorney Trey Smith, Bill Clark Code Enforcement. City Attorney Trey Smith read the Resolution. Alderman Irwin made the motion to postpone definitely until next month’s meeting. Alderman Northcut made the second. Motion carries unanimously on a voice vote. 2. Consideration of a Resolution for Removal or Razing of Dilapidated Structures Located at 507B Water Street- Attorney Trey Smith, Bill Clark Code Enforcement. Item will be brought back next month. 3. Consideration of a Resolution for Removal or Razing of Dilapidated Structures Located at 511 Water Street- Attorney Trey Smith, Bill Clark Code Enforcement. Item will be brought back next month. 4. Consideration of a Resolution for Removal or Razing of Dilapidated Structures Located at 417 East B Street- Attorney Trey Smith, Bill Clark Code Enforcement. Alderman Steuber made the motion to adopt with a second by Alderman Tripp. Motion fails on a 3-4 roll call vote. Aldermen Irwin, Freeman, Northcut and Larkin voting against with Aldermen Tripp, Steuber and Knost voting in favor. 5  5. Consideration of a Resolution to Accept a Bid for Airport Ground Equipment Maintenance Building—Alderman Freeman, Bobby Day Airport. (Pulled) 6. Consideration of Ordinance # 2125 to Amend Ordinance #1564 and # 2122 the Ordinances which Regulate Hunting and the Discharge of Firearms within the City Limits —Alderman Irwin. Alderman Irwin made the motion to suspend the rules and read the Ordinance one time by title only with a short explanation. Alderman Larkin seconded the motion. Motion carries unanimously on a voice vote. City Attorney Trey Smith read the Ordinance as instructed. Alderman Irwin made the motion to adopt with a second by Alderman Larkin. Motion carries on a 7-0 roll call vote. Alderman Irwin made the motion to adopt the emergency clause with a second by Alderman Larkin. Motion carries on a 7-0 roll call vote. Adjournment: Alderman Irwin made the motion to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 7:45 pm. Mayor Bill Eaton ATTEST: Kathy Collins, City Clerk Date: 06/14/12 6