City Council

AGENDA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Thursday, December 17, 2020 6:00 p.m. Welcome and Call to Order. Mayor Richard Harris Invocation. Tim Tripp, Minster at Westside Church of Christ Roll Call. Gina Skelton, City Clerk-Treasurer Approval of Minutes. November 10, 2020 and November 19, 2020 Financial Report. Robin Johnson, Finance Director Mayor’s Report. Item 1. The nomination of Cheryl Monifee and John Choate to the Planning Commission. Item 2. The reappointment of Dwight Talburt to the Airport Commission Item 3. The reappointment of reappoint Wendell Miller, Shirley Hatley, and Luke Duffield to the Planning Commission. Departmental Report. No Departmental Report for December Personnel Committee. Rick Harrell (Chairperson), Chris Olson, Justin Keller and Shawn Harris. None Finance Committee. Eric Westcott (Chairperson), Mark Tripp, Larry Brown and Phyllis Carruth. Item 1. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and City clerk to Enter Into an Agreement for the Lease of Real Property and For Other Purposes. Item 2. Consideration of a Resolution to Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk- Treasurer to Enter Into an Agreement with the Arkansas Valley Alliance for Economic Development, Inc. to Provide Economic Development Services for the City of Russellville, Arkansas for Calendar Year 2021 and for Other Purposes. Item 3. Consideration of a Resolution Changing the Name on the City’s Bank Account and Credit Cards to Include the Name of the New Accountant; to Remove the Name of Previous Finance Accountant and for Other Purposes. Submitted by Robin Johnson Item 4. LINE ITEM TRANSFER IN ACCORDANCE WITH ORDINANCE NO. 1783 To: Line Item No. Amount Litigation Expense 01-112-5392 $3,985.00 From: Line Item No. Amount Contract Labor 01-112-5192 $3,985.00 The reason for this request is as follows: Budget Shortfall Item 5. Appropriation This is hereby a reversal of a transfer from the General Fund Year End Carry Over Forward the sum of $51,899.26 to be used for the following purposes: Appropriation 20-1920 was appropriated to fund the purchase of an 8 Scott x3 Pro Breathing Apparatus for the Fire Department. After the appropriation was passed, it was determined that the vehicle will not arrive before the end of 2020. Therefore the appropriation is being reversed and a new appropriation is being submitted to fund the purchase from the Capital Asset Fund. DEPARTMENT. FIRE DEPARTMENT EXPENDITURE. 01-110-5216 SMALL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT ($51,899.26) Item 5a. Appropriation Appropriated from the General Fund Year End Carry Forward Balance a transfer to the Capital Asset Fund the sum of $51,899.26 to be used for the following purposes: PURCHASE OF 8 SCOTT X3 PRO 4.5 PAK SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS DEPARTMENT. FIRE DEPARTMENT EXPENDITURE. 01-110-5216 SMALL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT $51,899.26 Item 6. Appropriation This is hereby a reversal of a transfer from the General Fund Year End Carry Over Forward the sum of $23,974.00 to be used for the following purposes: Appropriation 20-1920 was appropriated to fund the purchase of a Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab for the Fire Department. After the appropriation was passed, it was determined that the vehicle will not arrive before the end of 2020. Therefore the appropriation is being reversed and a new appropriation is being submitted to fund the purchase from the Capital Asset Fund. DEPARTMENT. FIRE DEPARTMENT EXPENDITURE. 01-110-5513 VEHICLES ($23,974.00) Item 6a. Appropriation Appropriated from the General Fund Year End Carry Forward Balance a Transfer to the Capital Asset Fund the sum of $23,974.00 to be used for the following purposes: PURCHASE OF A 2021 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT. FIRE DEPARTMENT EXPENDITURE. 04-110-5513 VEHICLES $23,974.00 Item 7. Discussion regarding the quote for Hickey Pool from Burton Pools and Spas. Tabled from the November 8 Council Prep Meeting. Unfinished (Old) Business. Item 1. Consideration of an Ordinance Amending Ordinance Nos. 2097 and 2221, Regarding Salaries of part time and Full Time Elected Officials of the City of Russellville, Arkansas and for Other Purposes. Second Reading. Submitted by Mayor Richard Harris Item 2. Consideration of a Resolution for a Special Use Permit to allow issuance of a Tower Use Permit for a 100’ monopole commercial communication tower located at 634 W 5th Street in an R-3. Submitted by Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless on behalf  of Bridge Church. (SP.20.04.181) Recommended denial by a vote of 7-0 with one abstaining. Tabled until November Council Meeting New Business. Item 1. A Resolution Providing for the Adoption of the General Fund Revenues and Expenditures Budget for the City of Russellville, Arkansas, for the Twelve (12) Months Beginning January 1, 2021, and Ending December 31, 2021, and Ending December 31, 2021, Appropriating Money for Each Item of Expenditure Therein Provided for, and for Other Purposes. Item 1a. A Resolution Providing for the Adoption of the Street Fund Administration Revenues and Expenditures Budget for the City of Russellville, Arkansas, for the Twelve (12) Months Beginning January 1, 2021, and Ending December 31, 2021, and Ending December 31, 2021, Appropriating Money for Each Item of Expenditure Therein Provided for, and for Other Purposes. Item 2. Public Hearing to vacate the 4th Street Right-of-Way between blocks 16 and 25 of the Madison White Addition. Submitted by Joe Wolfe and adjacent property owners. (ST.20.10.100) Recommended approval by a vote of 7-0 with one abstaining. Item 2a. An Ordinance Vacating and Abandoning West 4th Street Between South Quanah Avenue and South Seattle Avenue, Blocks 16 Thru 25, Madison White Addition, Russellville, Pope County, Arkansas; and For Other Purposes. Item 3. Consideration of a Resolution of Intent to issue Industrial Development Revenue Bonds and for Other matters Pertaining Thereto. Item 4. Consideration of a Resolution Granting a Special use Permit to Construct and Operate a One Hundred and Twenty Five (125’) monopole Commercial Communication Tower East of the Intersection of Meadow View Dr and Quail Creek Drive and for Other Purpose. Submitted by Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless on behalf of Russellville School District. (SP.20.11.194) Unanimously recommended by the Planning Commission. Item 5. Consideration of a Resolution to set a Public Hearing to Vacate Five Foot (5’) Right of Way Along Lots 1 Thru 5, block N, J.M. Shinn Addition, Russellville, Pope County, Arkansas and for Other Purposes. Submitted by EWI Inc. on behalf of Russellville First United Methodist Church. (ST.20.11.101) Unanimously recommended by the Planning Commission. Item 6. Consideration of an Ordinance Approving the Final Plat Replat of Lots 7 and 8, Block 5, McArthur Addition and Accepting the Dedication of the Streets Therein to the City of Russellville, Arkansas, and for Other Purposes. Submitted by Barrett and Associates on behalf of Kenneth Biggs. (SD.20.11.371) Unanimously recommended by the Planning Commission. Item 7. Consideration of an Ordinance Approving the Final Plat of Brookview Estates Phase VII, and Accepting the Dedication of the Streets Therein to the City of Russellville, Arkansas, and for Other Purposes. (SD.20.11.372) Recommended approval by a vote of 7-0 with one abstaining. Item 8. Consideration of a Resolution Granting a Special Use Permit for Used Auto Sales and for Other Purposes. Previously approved under SUP.20.05.183. Submitted by Eric Moix Construction on behalf of Matt Enderlin. (SP.20.05.183R) Unanimously recommended by the Planning Commission. Item 9. Consideration of an Ordinance Rezoning Certain Realty in the City of Russellville and for Other Purposes. Submitted by Planning and Development. (ZO.20.11.220) Unanimously recommended by the Planning Commission. Item 10. Consideration of A Resolution to Adopt the Reimage Russellville 2040 Comprehensive Plan the City of Russell, Arkansas, and for Other Purposes. Submitted by Planning and Development. Unanimously recommended by the Planning Commission. Item 11. A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk - Treasurer to Enter Into a Partnership Agreement with City Corporation to Employ Barrett & Associates on a Contractual Basis to Perform Engineering Services for the Implementation of the City Downtown Streetscape Plan and Intersection Improvements and for Other Purposes. Meetings. 1. Agenda Prep for Finance Committee Meeting, Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall First Floor Conference Room followed by the City Council Agenda Prep Meeting at 6:00 p.m. 2. Finance Committee Meeting, Thursday, January 21, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers followed by City Council Meeting at 6:00 p.m. Adjourned.