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CITY OF EUREKA SPRINGS
COUNCIL
MEETING
9:00 A.M.
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL, ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: July 14 and July 28,
1998
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Ordinance No. 1779, an
ordinance providing a pay back plan for private persons utilizing an existing
water/sewer line(s) that was initially paid for by a private citizen. (Third
reading)
2. Ordinance No. 1791, an
ordinance regarding Carroll-Boone expansion. (Third reading) (Postpone to
8/18/98)
3. Ordinance No. 1792, an
ordinance regarding a water tap for Stroup on Rockhouse Road. (second reading)
4. Ordinance No. 1789, an
ordinance amending the noise ordinance. (First reading) (Postpone to 8/18/98)
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Ordinance
No. 1793, an ordinance updating the Municipal Code Book for current building
codes. (First reading)
2. Approval
for Trustees of the City pension program.
3. Approval
of annual Volkswagen Parade, August 29, 1998 at 3:00pm.
4. Council
approval for ¼% sales tax for Parks and Recreation to be put on November 1998
ballot.
MAYORS
COMMENTS:
ADMINSTRATIVE
ASSISTANT’S REPORT:
COMMISSION,
COMMITTEE, AND AUTHORITY REPORTS:
Vacancies:
Planning,
Position 3, expires 7/1/98- Robert Berry
ONGOING PROJECTS:
McClelland Engineering, Sewer, Sidewalks, Parks, Grant
Work in
Progress
Ordinance No. 1782, amending the sign ordinance to allow the display of
banners.
Ordinance
No. 1770, an ordinance amending Chapter 9, Section 9.04.03 Sidewalks, of the
Municipal Code of the City of Eureka Springs, revising requirements for
building and maintaining sidewalks.
Loading zone at 85 Main Street(Wagon Wheel Rest)-awaiting notification from State of Arkansas Highway Dept.
CITY OF EUREKA SPRINGS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
AUGUST 11, 1998 at 9 a.m.
Mayor Barbara O’Harris called the
regularly scheduled Eureka Springs City 1998, in the Council
Council meeting to order at 9 a.m. on August 11th, Room of
the Western District Courthouse
PRESENT:
Mayor Barbara O’Harris, Council persons Seratt,
Christman, Watson, Zeller, and Freeland. Alderman David Jeffrey was not
present.
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APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
The motion was
made and seconded to approve the agenda. All were in favor, 5/0/0.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
The motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes of July 14th,
1998. With no discussion, all were in favor, 5/0/0.
The clerk said that the minutes of July 28th would be ready for the
August
25th meeting. The motion was made and seconded to postpone the July
28th, 1998, meeting minutes to August 25th. All were in favor, 5/0/0.
At that time, Mayor O’Harris asked Fire Chief Robert McVey to give the
Council a short report on the Fire Department. Chief McVey said he is basically
collecting data, and prioritizing what needs to be corrected. The fireman are
wearing their uniforms which gives them a more professional appearance.
Mayor O’Harris said he gave certification of all of the members to her
and they had been put in the boxes for the Council.
Alderman Christman asked if he felt that there were enough volunteer
firemen.
Chief McVey said that he would like to see more. There are around 25 at
this time. Also they are looking to have an EMT class taught here in town. He
said some of the volunteer firemen were interested in EMT training. He said he
has some other ideas that he will bring up at a later time. He said that Rhys
Williams would be there to report on a fire sometime during the meeting.
Nikki Salazar, Director of Parks reported that the Arkansas Trails
Council from the state was here on Saturday. The meeting went very well. There
were several people from the State and Federal parks and Forestry Departments.
They were impressed with the trail at Leatherwood Park, and with the Park, in
general. Nikki will be going to the Arkansas Trails Conference in September. In
October, she will attend the Arkansas Recreation and Parks Association
Conference. These conferences give members a chance to learn new methods and
exchange ideas.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Ordinance No. 1779, an ordinance providing a pay back plan for
private persons utilizing an existing water/sewer line(s) that was initially
paid for by a private citizen, (third reading):
The motion was made and seconded to suspend the rules and place
Ordinance No. 1779 on its third and final reading by title only. All were in
favor, 5/0/0.
Ms. Dickens read the ordinance by title only.
The motion was made and seconded to approve, and all were in favor,
5/0/0.
2. Ordinance No. 1791, an ordinance regarding Carroll-Boone. expansion,
(third reading):
The Mayor explained that she would like the council to postpone because
she and some of the other mayors in the county would like to add another
paragraph into the ordinance. They feel that they need some input into any
indebtedness that may be entered into at any time by Carroll-Boone. They met
with the board last week and it was decided to add the paragraph. The motion
was made and seconded to postpone. All were in favor, 5/0/0.
3. Ordinance No. 1792, an ordinance regarding a water tap for Stroup on
Rockhouse Road, (second reading):
The motion was made and seconded to pu Ordinance No. 1792 on its second
reading by title only. The vote was
4/1/0 with Alderman ~ partial line~
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4. Ordinance No. 1789, an ordinance amending the noise ordinance, (first
reading):
The committee has not come up with an ordinance to read at this time.
The committee has met, but nothing was really settled.
The motion was made and seconded to postpone until August 25th, for
discussion on August 18th. All were in favor, 5/0/0.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Ordinance No. 1793, an ordinance updating the Municipal Code Book for
current building codes, (first reading):
Mr. Miner explained that the City must keep our codes current. We have
voted to use certain codes, and these must be updated by making reference to
the most recent editions.
The motion was made and seconded to place Ordinance No. 1793 on its
first reading in its entirety. All were in favor,5/0/0.
Ms. Dickens read the ordinance in its entirety.
The motion was made and seconded to approve. All were in favor, 5/0/0.
2. Approval for the Trustees of the City pension program.
David Beauchamp said it made the trusteeship current with those that are
working here.
All were in favor, 5/0/0.
3. Approval of annual Volkswagon Parade, August 29, 1998, at 3 p.m.:
All were in favor, 5/0/0.
4. Council approval for 1/4% sales tax for Parks and Recreation to be
put on the November 1998 ballot:
The motion was made and seconded to approve. All were in favor, 5/0/0.
Mr. Miner said there is no extra charge to put things on the ballot. Every
thing that goes on the ballot must do so by ordinance. It would have to be
passed on three readings, and have an emergency clause to be done in time.
Rhys Williams gave a report on a fire at a house on Spring Street. He
said there was heavy smoke and fire coming from the cupola and heavy smoke
coming from both ends of the attic. Randy Johnson was fire chief at the scene.
The fire was under control in less than 30 minutes. Everyone was very
complimentory about how the fire was handled. There were six paid firefighters and
fifteen volunteers. There was one injury, Rhys. A section of the roof came off
and struck his head, and he had minor burns on his wrist, and he is fine now,
and ready to go.
Lisa Ligget passed out Statements of Financial Condition for the Transit
Department and an update on July. She said it will take one more year to the
feel of the route revenue compared to last year. It is hard to compare the
route revenue to last year because of the tram tours. She feels that the tram
tours have taken some revenue from the red route.
The Mayor said that the Transit Department has total fixed assets of
over three million dollars. She also said that we are using all of our rolling
stock and we need to keep our trolleys up to date.
Lisa said there is no discussion of buying new rolling stock for this
year.
The Mayor announced that budget amendments would be ready to present to
the Council to be discussed at the August 18th Agenda-setting Meeting.
Alderwoman Zeller asked about the amount of money to be awarded on the
Weaver Case. Mr. Miner said they did not sue for an award. The remaining
$2000-$3000 is what is left for lawyer’s fees.
ADMINSTRATIVE ASSISTANT’S REPORT:
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She said they are looking for people to help with the
census. The wage is
$8.5
to $9 per hour. The job is part time work and it will last up to two
years.
The people must qualify, and they need to apply at the Employment
Security
Office either in Harrison or in Fayetteville.
Ms.
Dickens said that the Noise Ordinance Committee will meet again on August 12,
1998 at 9 a.m. Alderman Freeland said the issue is an emotional one. There is
one meeting to settle a whole lot of problems. It is not a simple issue. He
would like to see them have a chance to save face and get the issue resolved.
The citizens would like the City to solve the problem, but it is the citizens
problem, and they need to be involved in solving it, Mr. Freeland said.
The
Mayor asked the Council to approve Robert Butch Berry for Position 3 on the
Planning Commission. The motion was made and seconded to approve. Alderwoman
Watson said she had known Mr. Berry for years. She said he had indicated to her
that if he were involved in an issue at any time, he would abstain from voting.
She said he had always been fair in his dealings. Alderman Freeland said with
Mr. Berry's experience in dealing with Historic issues in Little Rock, he would
be an asset to Eureka Springs. All were in favor, 5/0/0.
The
motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting. All were in favor, 5/0/0.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:37 a.m.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, August 25, 1998
9:00 A.M.
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL, ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: July 28 and August 11, 1998
OLD
BUSINESS:
1. Ordinance
No. 1794, an ordinance for ¼% sales tax for Parks and Recreation to be put on
the November 1998 ballot.
(First reading)
2. Ordinance
No. 1791, an ordinance regarding Carroll-Boone expansion. (Third reading)
3. Ordinance
No. 1793, an ordinance updating the Municipal Code book for current building
codes (Second reading)
4. Ordinance
No. 1789, an ordinance amending the noise