City Council

Agenda Russellville City Council Meeting Thursday, August 18, 2022 6:00 p.m. Welcome and Call to Order. Mayor Richard Harris Invocation. Don Erwin Roll Call. Gina Skelton, City Clerk-Treasurer Approval of Minutes. July 21, 2022 Financial Report. Robin Johnson, Finance Director Mayor’s Report. Item 1. Consideration of Approval for the Reappointment of William F. Smith to a 5-year term as Commissioner for the Russellville Housing Authority. Departmental Report. IT Department Personnel Committee. Rick Harrell (Chairperson), Shawn Harris, Justin Keller and Paul Gray. Finance Committee. Eric Westcott (Chairperson), Mark Tripp, Phyllis Carruth and Chris Olson. Item 1. Appropriation. Appropriated from the General Fund Reserves into The General Fund the sum of $306,820.50 to be used for the following purposes: Pass Through Funding from the state of Arkansas to provide a $5,000 stipend for eligible police officers plus the employer paid payroll taxes. . Department: Russellville police department REVENUE: 01-111- 4333 POLICE DEPARTMENT GRANT REVENUE $306,820.50 EXPENDITURE: 01-111-5111 SALARIES $ 285,000.00 01-111-5181 FICA $ 21,802.50 Item 1a. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Finance Director to Disburse Funs Received by the City From Act 224 of 2022 from Eligible  Law Enforcement Officers of the of the Russellville Police Department and for Other Purposes. Item 2. Appropriation. Appropriated from the Reserves of the Street Fund the sum of $5,440.00 to be used for the following purposes: To fund Public Works Department Overtime Expense through the remainder of 2022. This need is due to excessive overtime expended during the March Snow Events the April Russ Vegas Event and higher than normal after-hours emergency calls. DEPARTMENT: STREET ADMINISTRATION EXPENDITURE: 02.202.5121 OVERTIME $5,440.00 Item 3. Appropriation. Appropriated from the City Street Fund Sales Tax Improvements the sum of $300,174.55 to be used for the following purposes: 2022 Sidewalk Maintenance Phase 2 Construction Contract: $271,522.32 Construction/Utility Contingency: $ 27,152.23 Testing: $ 1,500.00 DEPARTMENT: STREET SALES TAX IMPROVEMENT EXPENDITURE: 02.205.5462 GENERAL SIDEWALK $300,174.55 Item 3a. The Consideration of a Resolution to Authorize the Mayor and city Clerk Treasurer to Approve the 2022 Sidewalk Maintenance - Phase 2 – Bid. Submitted by Glenn Newman, City Engineer Item 4. The Consideration of a Resolution to accept a Bid for the East 22nd Street Drainage Improvement Project for the city of Russellville, Arkansas; to Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk Treasurer to Enter Into an Agreement for Said Project for the City of Russellville, Arkansas; and for Other Purposes. Submitted by Glenn Newman, City Engineer Unfinished (Old) Business. Item 1. An Ordinance Requiring a License to Operate an Emergency Medical Service Ambulance or Ambulance Service Within the City of Russellville,  Arkansas, Pursuant to the Authority Granted to the City Under Ambulance Licensing Act; Defining Terms; Establishing Regulations for Operation of Emergency Medical Service Ambulances Within the City Limits; Declaring Certain Acts to be Unlawful; Providing Certain Exemptions to this Ordinance; Prescribing Penalties for Violations of This Ordinance and Prescribing Other Matters Pertaining Thereto. Submitted by Mayor Richard Harris. Third and Final Readings Item 1a. Consideration of an Ordinance Establishing a Municipal Ambulance Service Pursuant to the Authority Granted to the City of Russellville, Arkansas Under Ambulance Licensing Act; Defining Terms; Defining Terms; Setting Supervision of the Municipal Ambulance Service Under the Russellville Fire Department; Setting Collections and Rates Declaring Certain Acts; Declaring Certain Acts to be Unlawful; Providing Certain Exemptions to this Ordinance; Prescribing Penalties for Violations of This Ordinance and Prescribing Other Matters Pertaining Thereto. Submitted by Eric Westcott, Justin Keller and Paul Gray. First of Three Readings Item 1b. Consideration of Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk Treasurer to Sign an Agreement with Pope County for Emergency Medical Services as More Particularly Described by the Agreement and for Other Purposes. Submitted by Mayor Richard Harris Item 1c. Consideration of a Resolution Waiving Formal Bidding Requirements and Authorizing Payment up to $75,000.00 for the Purchase of One (1) Used Ambulance at a Future Date for the City of Russellville, Arkansas and for Other Purposes. Submitted by RFD Item 1d. Consideration of a Resolution Waiving Formal Bidding Requirements and Authorizing Payment up to Styker Zoll, Smith Two Way Radio, Inc. and American Specialty Vehicle for the Purchase Ambulances and All Necessary Emergency Medical Equipment for an Ambulance Service for the City of Russellville, Arkansas and for Other Purposes. Submitted by RFD Item 1e. Consideration of an Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor, City Clerk - Treasurer and Finance Director to Engage in Short Term Financing to Acquire Ambulances and Other Necessary Equipment for the City Ambulance Service to Operate by the Russellville Fire Department and for Other Purposes. Submitted by Mayor Richard Harris Item 2. Consideration of an Ordinance Approving the Private Club Permit for Russellville B Street Bakery & Deli, 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. Second of Three Readings. Sponsor Finance Department New Business. Public Hearing Item 1. Consideration of an Ordinance Vacationing and Abandoning a Portion of a 10' Utility/Drainage Easement on the Rear or North Side of Lots 23, 24, 25, and Along the Northeast Property Line of Lot 26; Less and Except the Red and White Hatched Area on Lot 26 as Depicted in Exhibit B, of The Center, Phase III, City of Russellville, Arkansas and for Other Purposes. Submitted by Sarah Maurer, Larry Walker, Steven Smith, and Stacey Crigger. Item 2. Consideration of an Ordinance Repealing Ordinance 1918, The Banning of Specific Breeds of Dogs Within City Limits ad for Other Purposes. Tabled from July 21, 2022 City Council Meeting Item 3. Consideration of an Ordinance Rezoning Certain Realty in the City of Russellville, Arkansas and for Other Purposes. Submitted by John Harris. (ZONE-0722-000243) Unanimously recommended by the Planning Commission. Item 4. Consideration of a Resolution Granting a Special Use Permit to Operate a Storage Building/Container Sale or Rental Business at 3525 E Main Street and for Other Purposes. Submitted by Derksen Buildings on behalf of Linda Mathis. (SPUP-0722-000241) Unanimously recommended by the Planning Commission Item 5. Consideration of a Resolution setting a Set a Public Hearing for the Vacation of 15’ of East G Street ROW and a 20’ Alley Located at 414 E G Street. Submitted by Barrett & Associates on behalf of Dylin Tippin and Adelia Jones. (VAC-0722-000247) Unanimously recommended by the Planning Commission. Item 6. Consideration of an Ordinance Approving the Private Club Permit for River Valley Hospitality No. 1, 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 Mr. Edward R. Armstrong, General Counsel for ATU and Bruce Hawkins DBH Management Consultants Item 7. Consideration of a Resolution Accepting the Donation of Real Property From the Bridge Church to be Used as a Final Location of the Latimore House and for Other Purposes. Submitted by Mayor Richard Harris   Agenda Prep for Finance Committee Meeting, Tuesday, September 13, 2022 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.  Finance Committee Meeting, Thursday, September 22, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers followed by City Council Meeting at 6:00 p.m. Adjourn.