City of Bryant Bryant City Council Regular Meeting Minutes. 9/26/ Minutes

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1 City of Bryant Bryant City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 9/26/ Minutes CALL TO ORDER City Clerk Heather McKim called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Human Resources Director, Shari Knight called the roll to establish that a quorum was present. Aldermen Present: Mike Chandler, Randy Cox, Scott Curtis, Steve Gladden, Adrian Henley, Brenda Miller, Rob Roedel, and Wade Permenter Aldermen Absent: None INVOCATION Alderman Scott Curtis offered the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The 9-year old Bryant All-Star Baseball Team led the Pledge of Allegiance. Presentation: The 9-year old Bryant All-Star baseball players were recognized and presented with a city lapel pin. The team placed 3rd overall at the state tournament and went on to be regional champions. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Before business began, Alderman Chandler made a motion to appoint City Clerk Heather McKim as the Pro Temp for the meeting. Alderman Curtis seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously - 8 Yeas. Approval of the August 29, 2013 Regular Meeting Minutes and the September 10, 2013 Special Meeting Minutes Action: Alderman Gladden made motion to approve and Alderwoman Miller seconded. Motion carried unanimously - 8 Yeas. FINANCIAL REPORTS Presented by: Kathryn Carnes, Finance Manager Approval of the August 2013 YTD General, Streets, and Other Financial Report Action: After lengthy discussion, Alderman Curtis made a motion to table both (General and

2 Presented by: Kathryn Carnes, Finance Manager Approval of the August 2013 YTD General, Streets, and Other Financial Report Action: After lengthy discussion, Alderman Curtis made a motion to table both (General and Water/Wastewater) August financial reports until the October City Council meeting. Alderman Cox seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously - 8 Yeas. Approval of the August 2013 YTD Water/Wastewater Financial Report COMMITTEE And COMMISSION REPORTS F&P Committee Report - none Water/Wastewater Report presented by Alderman Chandler Parks Committee Report presented by Alderman Cox Planning Commission Report - none Street Operations Management Report presented by Alderwoman Miller Mayor's Youth Advisory Council - none Keep Bryant Beautiful presented by Alderman Chandler Bryant Historical Society - none DEPARTMENT REPORTS Legal Department Report presented by Chris Madison, City Staff Attorney Public Works Department Report presented by Monty Ledbetter, Public Works Director Alderman Roedel made a motion to suspend the rules and add two items to the agenda, one for the Parks Department and one for the Police Department, and Alderman Cox seconded. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote - 8 Yeas. ANNOUNCEMENTS And PRESENTATIONS Keep Bryant Beautiful Certification with Keep America Beautiful on Saturday, September 21 at 1:00 PM at Bishop Park Salt Bowl, Friday, September 27 at War Memorial Stadium National Night Out, October 8 at 6:00 PM at the Alcoa Exchange, Target parking lot PUBLIC COMMENTS OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS City Council - General 1. IT Department Financials - Approval of Purchase Orders submitted by "More than Software" Action: After lengthy discussion, Alderwoman Miller made a motion to table this item until the October City Council meeting. Alderman Chandler seconded the motion. Motion carried by voice vote with Alderman Roedel voting "No" - 7 Yeas. Alderwoman Miller requested that Travel and Training be added to the October City Council meeting agenda. Ms. Miller stated that this item had previously been requested to be added to the agenda. Legal Department Presented by Chris Madison, City Staff Attorney 2. Consideration of naming the road leading North from Raymar overpass that crosses the "Spin-Off, Inc." property. Spin-off, Inc. sent a letter requesting that the road be named "Bryant Boulevard"

3 Legal Department Presented by Chris Madison, City Staff Attorney 2. Consideration of naming the road leading North from Raymar overpass that crosses the "Spin-Off, Inc." property. Spin-off, Inc. sent a letter requesting that the road be named "Bryant Boulevard" Mr. Andy Francis, representing Spin-Off, Inc. spoke to this issue and stated that his clients are in favor of a name that best represents Bryant and has important significance to the City. Mr. Francis stated his clients are okay with the road being named Bryant Boulevard or Echo Lake Boulevard either one. Action: After a lengthy discussion, Alderman Roedel made a motion to name the road crossing the Spin-Off, Inc. property "Echo Lake Boulevard" and Alderman Henley seconded. Motion carried by voice vote with Alderman Chandler voting "No" - 7 Yeas. 3. Approval of a Resolution in Support of Parks and Street Bond for the May Ballot Public Comment by Mr. Larry Balentine. Mr. Balentine expressed his opinion that the ballot issues should be separate, one for Parks and one for Streets. His opinion that these bond issues and become a never ending revenue stream. Action: After a lengthy discussion, Alderman Curtis made a motion to approve Resolution and Alderwoman Miller seconded. Motion carried unanimously - 8 Yeas. 4. FIRST READING - Wolfe Creek Tax - An Ordinance Abolishing the Tax on the Assessment of Benefits in the Wolfe Creek Water Improvement District No. 3 of the City of Bryant, Arkansas; and Prescribing Other Matters Pertaining Thereto. Action: Alderman Cutis made a motion to suspend the rules and place on first reading by title only, and Alderman Henley seconded. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote - 8 Yeas. Ms. Knight read the ordinance by title only. Alderman Henley made a motion to suspend the rules and place on second and third reading by title only, and Alderwoman Miller seconded. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote - 8 Yeas. Ms. Knight read the ordinance by title only. Alderman Cutis made a motion to adopt Ordinance and Alderman Cox seconded. After a Roll Call vote, motion carried unanimously - 8 Yeas. 5. FIRST READING: An Ordinance Amending Ordinance regarding Planning Commission Duties Action: Alderman Curtis made a motion to suspend the rules and place on first reading by title only, and Alderman Chandler seconded. Motion carried by voice vote, with Alderman Henley voting "NO" - 7 Yeas. Ms. Knight read ordinance by title only. Alderman Chandler made a motion to suspend the rules and place on second and third reading by title only, and Alderman Curtis seconded. Motion carried by voice vote, with Aldermen Henley and Gladden voting "NO" - 6 Yeas. Ms. Knight read ordinance by title only. After discussion and clarification of voting procedures, Alderwoman Miller made a motion to adopt Ordinance and Alderman Chandler seconded. After a Roll Call vote, motion carried, with Aldermen Gladden and Henley voting "No" - 6 Yeas/2 Nays 6. Proposal for a CPA to be retained for the City of Bryant - For Discussion Only - No Action. Call for a 5 Minute Recess Meeting reconvened at 9:06 PM Parks Department Presented by Derek Phillips, Parks Director

4 Meeting reconvened at 9:06 PM Parks Department Presented by Derek Phillips, Parks Director 7. Bryant Fest 2014 Action: After lengthy discussion, Alderman Cox made a motion to approve as per Finance and Personnel, and Alderman Chandler seconded. Motion carried by voice vote, with Alderman Henley voting "NO" - 7 Yeas. 8. Senior Adult Center Parking - Item removed by Parks Director - No action. Additional Item (added at the beginning of the meeting) Approval of funds for lighting for the Boys and Girls Club playground and back parking lot Action: Alderman Roedel made a motion to approve up to $3,000 for lighting for the Boys and Girls Club playground and back parking lot security light, with utilities being placed underground for safety. Alderwoman Miller seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote - 8 Yeas. Police Department Presented by Lieutenant Jenceson Payte 9. Approval of Transferring Overtime Funds from Dispatch Overtime to Regular Overtime Action: Alderman Curtis made a motion to approve and Alderman Roedel seconded. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote - 8 Yeas. Additional Item (added at the beginning of the meeting) Approval of funds for National Night Out Action: Alderman Roedel made a motion to approve up to $2,000 (General Funds) to purchase food items needed for National Night Out, and Alderman Cox seconded. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote - 8 Yeas. Public Works Department MAYOR COMMENTS COUNCIL COMMENTS Alderwoman Miller inquired if the City Staff Attorney had contacted the owners of the apartments off of Woodland Park Road to find about the fencing and gates. Ms. Miller would also like to make sure travel and training expenses be added to the October F&P agenda. Attorney Madison reported the City had been selected for the Jump Start Grant. Clerk McKim reported that the City had been presented with the award for "2013 Government Recycler of the Year" earlier this week in Eureka Springs. ADJOURNMENT Alderman Chandler made a motion to adjourn and Alderman Henley seconded. Motion carried. Approved by the Bryant City Council this 24th day of October, 2013., Mayor

5 Alderman Chandler made a motion to adjourn and Alderman Henley seconded. Motion carried. Approved by the Bryant City Council this 24th day of October, 2013., Mayor, City Clerk 210 SW 3rd St. Bryant. AR (501)