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AGENDA CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2021 6:00 p.m. Welcome and Call to Order. Mayor Richard Harris Invocation. Rev. Darrell Kobs Roll Call. Gina Skelton, City Clerk-Treasurer Approval of Minutes. January 4, 2021 and January 21, 2021 Financial Report. Robin Johnson, Finance Director Mayor’s Report. Item 1. State of the City Address Item 2. Nomination by the Planning Commission for Blake Tarpley to serve on the Board of Adjustments. Departmental Report. Airport, Keith Frazier 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. Appropriation Appropriated from the General Fund Year End Carry Forward Balance the sum of $155.26 to be used for the following purposes: Reimburse Play Time, Inc. Property Tax Paid on behalf of the City DEPARTMENT: ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE: 01-101-5208 MISCELLANEOUS $ 155.26 Item 2. Discussion of Reimbursement for vehicle damage on a City Roadway. Item 3. Approval of the 2021 Budgets for the Capital Asset Fund. Item 3a. A Resolution Providing for the Adoption of the 2021 Capital Revenue and Expenditures Budget for the City of Russellville, Arkansas, for the Twelve (12) Months Beginning January 1, 2021, and Ending December 31, 2021, Appropriating Money for Each item of Expenditure Therein Provided for; and for Other Purposes. Item 4. Consideration of reimbursement request from Arkansas Valley Alliance in the amount of $4,504.75. Item 5. Appropriation Appropriated from the General Fund 2020 Year End Roll Over Balance the sum of $13,542.58 to be used for the following purposes: One Time Salary Adjustments for Certain Individuals on the Admin Salary Plan. Department: Multiple EXPENDITURE. 01-XXX-5111 SALARIES $ 10,967.07 01-XXX-5153 PENSION $ 1,331.90 01-XXX-5154 LOPFI $ 545.57 01-XXX-5181 FICA $ 698.04 TOTAL $ 13,542.58 Item 6a. Consideration of Resolution Selecting Blackstone Construction, LLC, as Construction Manager for the Proposed Master Downton Sewer, Water, Utility, Streetscape, Roadway and Drainage Improvement Project and for Other Purposes. Item 6b. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing Mayor and City Clerk-Treasurer Enter Into and Agreement with Blackstone Construction, LLC, to Perform Construction Management Services for the Proposed Master Downtown Sewer, Water, Utility, Streetscape, Roadway and Drainage Improvement Project and for Other Purposes. Item 6c. Consideration of an Agreement Between The City of Russellville and City Corp Regarding Responsibilities and Cost Allocation for The Master Downtown Sewer, Water, Utility, Streetscape, Roadway and Drainage Improvements Project. Unfinished (Old) Business. Item 1. Consideration of an Ordinance Rezoning Certain Realty in the City of Russellville and for Other Purposes property from R-1 to C-2, located at 138, 206, and 228 Bradley Cove Road. Third and Final Reading. Submitted by Planning and Development. (ZO.20.11.220) Unanimously recommended by the Planning Commission. Item 2. Consideration of an Ordinance rezoning a property from R-1 to C-2, located at 5520 North Arkansas Avenue. Submitted by Barrett & Associates on behalf of Johnny Brown. Second of Three Readings. (ZONE-1220-000034) Recommended approval by a vote of 7-0 with one abstaining. New Business. Item 1. Public Hearing to Vacate of a Portion of Right-of-Way between lot 1, Block 88 and lot 6, Block 89, of the J.L. Shinn Addition. Submitted by Susan Peterson. (VAC-1220-000022) Unanimously recommended by the Planning Commission. Item 1a. Consideration of an Ordinance Vacating and Abandoning Vacating the Right of Way Between Lot 1, Block 88 and Lot 6, Block 89, of the J.L. Shinn Addition, City of Russellville, Pope County, Arkansas and for Other Purposes. Item 2. Consideration of an Ordinance Approving the Private Club Permit for Nonna Bella’s Pizzeria Club, Inc. and Allowing for the Application of the Required Permits From the Arkansas Alcoholic Beverage Control Division Per Arkansas Code Annotated §3-9-222 as Amended and for Other Purposes. Submitted by Clay McCall on behalf of Melissa Meuret. Item 3. Consideration of a Resolution Declaring the City’s Intent to Partner With the Friends of the Latimore Tourist Home, Inc., to Preserve, Maintain and Restore the Latimore Tourist Home and for Other Purposes. Item 4. Consideration of a Resolution Granting a Special Use Permit to Allow Operation of Custom Woodworking at 2515 East 2nd Street and for Other Purposes. Submitted by Paco’s Farmhouse on behalf of Kriesel Properties. (SPUP-0121-000040) Unanimously recommended by the Planning Commission with the following conditions: Item 5. Consideration of a Resolution Granting a Special Use Permit to Operate Sales and Rental of Storage Buildings at 1610 S Arkansas Avenue and for Other Purposes. Submitted by William Thornsberry. (SPUP-0121-000043) Unanimously recommended by the Planning Commission with the following conditions: Item 6. Consideration of Ordinance Rezoning Certain Realty in City of Russellville, Arkansas and for Other Purposes at located at 416 East 3rd Street. Submitted by Chuck Frankhouse. (ZONE-1220-000039) Recommended denial by the Planning Commission by a vote of 5-3 with one abstaining. Meetings. 1. Agenda Prep for Finance Committee Meeting, Tuesday, March 9, 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, March 18, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers followed by City Council Meeting at 6:00 p.m. Adjourned. 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