Springdale City Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, September 12, 2017
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Next scheduled Committee Meeting will be held in the Multi-Purpose Room #236, 201 Spring Street, Springdale, AR • Monday, September 18, 2017, 5:30 p.m. is the next Committee meeting. Committee agendas will be available on Friday, September 15, 2017. SPRINGDALE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2017 5:55 p.m. Pre Meeting Activities Pledge of Allegiance Invocation – RICK CULVER 6:00 p.m. OFFICIAL AGENDA 1. Large Print agendas are available. 2. Call to Order – Mayor Doug Sprouse 3. Roll Call – Denise Pearce, City Clerk Recognition of a Quorum. 4. Comments from Citizens The Council will hear brief comments from citizens during this period on issues not on the agenda. No action will be taken tonight. All comments will be taken under advisement. 5. Approval of Minutes – August 22, 2017 (3-16) 6. Procedural Motions A. Entertain Motion to read all Ordinances and Resolutions by title only. B. Entertain Motion to dispense with the rule requiring that ordinances be fully and distinctly read on three (3) different days for ordinances listed on this agenda as item numbers.9; 10; 13. (Motion must be approved by two-thirds (2/3) of the council members). 7. An Appeal of the planning commission's denial of rezoning of a property located at 2376 Wagon Wheel Road. Appeal to be presented by Eric Pace, Key Architecture. (17-24) 8. A Resolution making appointments to the 2017-2018 youth council class for the City of Springdale. Item to be presented by Melissa Reeves, Director of Public Relations. (25) 9. Ordinance Committee Report and Recommendations by Chairman Mike Overton: An Ordinance amending Chapter 34 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Springdale, Arkansas; declaring an emergency; and for other purposes. Committee recommended approval. (26-27) 10. Street & CIP Committee Report and Recommendations by Chairman Rick Evans: An Ordinance calling for the simultaneous detachment and annexation of land currently located in Bethel Heights, Benton County, Arkansas, pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. §14-40- 2101. Committee recommended approval. (28-32) 11. Finance Committee Report and Recommendations by Chairman Jeff Watson: A Resolution amending the 2017 budget of the City of Springdale Police Department. Committee recommended approval. (33-34) 12. Health, Sanitation & Property Maintenance Committee Report and Recommendations by Chairman Jim Reed: A Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an inter- municipal sewer agreement between the City of Springdale, Arkansas, and the City of Elm Springs, Arkansas. Committee recommended approval. (35-44) 13. An Ordinance authorizing the City Clerk to file a Clean-Up Lien for the removal of overgrown brush and debris on property located within the City of Springdale, Washington County, Arkansas. Item presented by: Ernest Cate, City Attorney. (45-89) 14. A Resolution making an appointment to the Springdale Library Board. (90) 15. A Resolution endorsing participation in the sales and use tax refund program authorized by the consolidated incentive act of 2003 and Ark. Code Ann. §15-4-2706(d). (91) 16. Comments from Department Heads. 17. Comments from Council Members. 18. Comments from City Attorney. 19. Comments from Mayor. 20. Adjournment. SPRINGDALE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 22, 2017 The City Council of the City of Springdale met in regular session on August 22, 2017, in the City Council Chambers, City Administration Building. Mayor Doug Sprouse called the meeting to order at 6:00p.m. Roll call was answered by: Doug Sprouse Mayor Rick Culver Ward3 Jeff Watson Ward3 Mike Overton Ward2 Colby Fulfer Ward 1 Mike Lawson Ward4 Rick Evans Ward2 Jim Reed Ward 1 Kathy Jaycox Ward4 Ernest Cate City Attorney Denise Pearce City Clerk/Treasurer Department heads present: Mike Peters Police Chief Mike Irwin Fire Chief Patsy Christie Planning Director Mike Chamlee Buildings Director Bill Mock Parks and Recreation Director Melissa Reeves Public Relations Director Brad Baldwin Engineering Director Wyman Morgan Director ofFinancial Services Sam Goade Public Works Director UPDATE ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMPLEX BY ROY DECKER. DUVALL DECKER ARCHITECTS Roy Decker, Duvall Decker Architects, gave an update on the work they have been doing on the proposed Criminal Justice Complex. CITIZEN COMMENTS Jerry Hendricks, who lives in Johnson, said his property borders the City of Springdale and he is concerned with storm drainage coming from San Jose Drive. The velocity of the water is causing damage and he feels like this is a problem. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Aldennan Reed moved the minutes of the August 8, 2017 City Council meeting be approved as presented. Aldern1an Jaycox made the second. There was a voice vote of all ayes and no nays. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS READ BY TITLE ONLY Alderman Evans made the motion to read all Ordinances and Resolutions by title only and to dispense with the rule requiring that ordinances be fully and distinctly read on three (3) different days for all items listed on this agenda. Alderman Reed made the second. The vote: (""). 0... SPRINGDALE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 22, 2017 Yes: Jaycox, Culver, Watson, Overton, Fulfer, Lawson, Evans, Reed No: None PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE NO. 5202 - RELEASING, VACATING AND ABANDONING A PORTION OF A UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED AT 1672 S. 48TH STREET, SPRINGDALE, WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS PETITIONERS: RIVER RUN PROPERTIES. LLC. (SEAN AND KATHERINE MCDONALD): DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES A Public Hearing was held on an Ordinance releasing, vacating and abandoning a portion of a utility easement located at 1672 S. 48th Street, Sp1ingdale, Washington County, Arkansas. The petitioners are River Run Properties, LLC (Sean McDonald and Katherine McDonald). There were no comments made at the public hearing. After reading the title of the Ordinance, Aldennan Reed moved the Ordinance "Do Pass". Aldennan Jaycox made the second. The vote: Yes: Culver, Watson, Overton, Fulfer, Lawson, Evans, Reed, Jaycox No: None Aldennan Evans moved the Emergency Clause be adopted. Alderman Jaycox made the second. The vote: Yes: Watson, Overton, Fulfer, Lawson, Evans, Reed, Jaycox, Culver No: None The Ordinance was numbered 5202. ORDINANCE NO. 5203 - AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 5196 (AMENDING SECTION 90-31 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SPRINGDALE, ARKANSAS) TO ADD AN EMERGENCY CLAUSE City Attorney Ernest Cate presented an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 5196, amending Section 90-31 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Springdale, Arkansas, to add an emergency clause. After reading the title of the Ordinance, Alderman Reed moved the Ordinance "Do Pass". Alderman Jaycox made the second. The vote: Yes: Overton, Fulfer, Lawson, Evans, Reed, Jaycox, Culver, Watson No: None Alderman Overton moved the Emergency Clause be adopted. Alderman Jaycox made the second. The vote: '<::;t 0... SPRINGDALE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 22,2017 Yes: Fulfer, Lawson, Evans, Reed, Jaycox, Culver, Watson, Overton No: None The Ordinance was numbered 5203. ORDINANCE NO. 5204 - AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 5197 (AMENDING SECTION 56-39 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SPRINGDALE. ARKANSAS) TO ADD AN EMERGENCY CLAUSE City Attorney Ernest Cate presented an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 5197, amending Section 56-39 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Springdale, Arkansas, to add an emergency clause. After reading the title of the Ordinance, Alderman Reed moved the Ordinance "Do Pass". Aldetman Jaycox made the second. The vote: Yes: Overton, Fulfer, Lawson, Evans, Reed, Jaycox, Culver, Watson No: None Alderman Overton moved the Emergency Clause be adopted. Alderman Jaycox made the second. The vote: Yes: Fulfer, Lawson, Evans, Reed, Jaycox, Culver, Watson, Overton No: None The Ordinance was numbered 5204. ORDINANCE NO. 5205 - AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 5198 (AMENDING SECTION 98-3 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SPRINGDALE ARKANSAS) TO ADD AN EMERGENCY CLAUSE City Attorney Ernest Cate presented an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 5198, amending Section 98-3 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Springdale, Arkansas, to add an emergency clause. After reading the title of the Ordinance, Alderman Reed moved the Ordinance "Do Pass". Alderman Jaycox made the second. The vote: Yes: Overton, Fulfer, Lawson, Evans, Reed, Jaycox, Culver, Watson No: None Aldennan Overton moved the Emergency Clause be adopted. Alderman Jaycox made the second. The vote: Yes: Fulfer, Lawson, Evans, Reed, Jaycox, Culver, Watson, Overton LO. CL SPRINGDALE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 22, 2017 No: None The Ordinance was numbered 5205. ORDINANCE NO. 5206 - AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 5201 (AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO FILE A CLEAN-UP LIEN FOR THE REMOVAL OF OVERGROWN BRUSH AND DEBRIS ON PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF SPRINGDALE. WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS) TO ADD AN EMERGENCY CLAUSE City Attomey Emest Cate presented an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 5201, authorizing the City Clerk to file a clean-up lien for the removal of overgrown brush and debris on property located within the City of Springdale, Washington County, Arkansas, to add an emergency clause. After reading the title of the Ordinance, Alderman Reed moved the Ordinance "Do Pass". Alderman Jaycox made the second. The vote: Yes: Ovetion, Fulfer, Lawson, Evans, Reed, Jaycox, Culver, Watson No: None Alderman Overton moved the Emergency Clause be adopted. Alderman Jaycox made the second. The vote: Yes: Fulfer, Lawson, Evans, Reed, Jaycox, Culver, Watson, Overton No: None The Ordinance was numbered 5206. ORDINANCE NO. 5207 - AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 5200 (TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF GRIDSMART TRAFFIC VIDEO DETECTION SYSTEMS) TO ADD AN EMERGENCY CLAUSE City Attomey Emest Cate presented an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 5200, to waive competitive bidding for the purchase of Gridsmart Traffic Video Detection Systems, to add an emergency clause. After reading the title of the Ordinance, Alderman Reed moved the Ordinance "Do Pass". Aldennan Jaycox made the second. The vote: Yes: Ovetion, Fulfer, Lawson, Evans, Reed, Jaycox, Culver, Watson No: None Alderman Overton moved the Emergency Clause be adopted.