City Council

Agenda Regular Scheduled City Council Meeting City Hall Council Chambers Thursday, December 18, 2014 at 6 pm Call to Order and Welcome: Mayor Bill Eaton Prayer: Pastor Jeff Walchshauser, Fellowship Church Approval of Minutes: Minutes November 20, 2014 Mayor’s Report: 1. Set a date and time for swearing in of newly elected officials. Financial Report: Jerrold McKaughan, Finance Director Department Report: None Commission and Board Appointments: 1. Appointment of Mr. Bryan Fisher to the Parks Commission 4 year term and re-appoint Mr. Andy Hatley for a 4 year term. 2. Re-appointment of Mr. Tommy Littleton to the Airport Commission Board. 3. Re-appointment of Ms. Patricia Petray to the Cemetery Commission and Appointment of Mr. David Lee to the Commission to fill vacancy by Mr. John Harris. Committee Reports: Finance Committee: Chairman Alderman Randy Horton, Alderman Martin Irwin, Alderman Mark Tripp and Alderman Spencer Roberts. 1. Consideration of a Resolution to Sell the Dodge Van to 2 nd Baptist Church. 2. Consideration of a Resolution to Approve the 2015 Street Fund Budget. 3. Appropriation: (Pass Thru) Department: Fire Pension Fund Expenditure: 22-101-5999 Asset Transfer expense $40,000.00 (Pass Thru for property tax to their Schwab investor) 4. Appropriation: Department: Capital Funds Expenditure: 04-113-5510 Building $10,000.00 (From the building fund for the Beacon) 1  5. Appropriation: Department: Police $ 4,000.00 Revenue: 01-111-5154 LOPFI (LOPFI city contribution year end adjustment) 6. Appropriation: Department: Street Sales Tax Fund $ 7,000.00 Expenditure: 02-205-5503 COE 205 Project (Cost sharing agreement on Prairie Creek with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) 7. Appropriation: Department: Capital Building Expenditure: 04-107-5510 Building R & M $ 1,471.50 (hanging heater for kennel) 8. Appropriation: Department: Capital Building Expenditure: 04-107-5510 Building R & M $ 3,815.00 (Exhaust Fan, Duct Work, Louvered Grill and Electrical Wiring for Kennel) 9. Appropriation: Department: Capital Building Expenditure: 04-107-5510 Building R & M $ 10,355.00 (Shingles, Decking, Felt, Ridge Vent, Wall Flashing, Pipe Flashing Debris Removal ) 10. Appropriation: Department: Capital Building R & M Expenditure: 04-109-5510 Building R & M $ 36,755.00 (Backstops Hickey Parks Fields 1 & 6) Personnel Committee: Alderman Steuber, Alderman Richard Harris, Alderwoman Freddie Harris, Alderman Robert Wiley. Unfinished (old) Business: 1. Consideration of an update/discussion of possible legal action regarding Premium Protein Products (rendering plant)—Mayor Eaton. 2. Consideration of an Ordinance Adopting the 2014 Energy Code—Brian Holstein, Community Development, Alderman Steuber. (Second Reading) 3. Consideration of an Ordinance Adopting the 2014 National Electrical Code (NEC)—Brian Holstein, Community Development, Alderman Steuber. (Second Reading) 2 New Business: 1. Consideration of a Public Hearing and an Ordinance to Vacate a portion of South Arlington Avenue—Planning Commission. 2. Consideration of a Resolution to approve Special Use Permit to allow a Motorcycle and ATV Shop for property located at 3223 North Arkansas Avenue, submitted by Karen Brogdon, d/b/a Twisted Grip, Inc.(SP.14.11.126) Voted unanimously to approve by the Planning Commission. 3. Consideration of a Resolution to approve a Special Use Permit to allow a Towing and Wrecker Service, Impoundment Lot and U-Haul Rental for property located at 1221 East 14th Street, submitted by Danny Motley.(SP.14.11.127) Voted unanimously to approve by the Planning Commission. 4. Consideration of a Discussion of “food trailers” in the City of Russellville— Planning Commission, Alderman Richard Harris. 5. Consideration to Change the January 2015 City Council Meeting due to the Municipal League Conference (January 14-16th. Suggestion January 22nd). 6. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an Agreement with Boys & Girls Club of the Arkansas River Valley, Inc., D/B/A L.V. Williamson Boys & Girls Club for Services—City Attorney Trey Smith. 7. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an Agreement with Main Street Russellville to manage and coordinate activities within a Downtown Revitalization Program and for the Maintenance and Operation of the Depot—City Attorney Trey Smith. Meetings: 1. Agenda Preparation and Finance Committee Meeting, Tuesday, January ____ , 2015 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. 2. Finance Committee Meeting, Thursday, January ____ 2015 at 5:30 City Hall. 3. City Council Meeting, Thursday, January ____ 2015 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall 3