November 7, 2011AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The City of Maumelle welcomes people of diverse cultures and beliefs. Any religious viewpoint expressed during invocation, or at any other time during the meeting, reflects only the personal opinion of the speaker. It is not intended to proselytize, advance, or disparage any religious belief. 3. SPECIAL GUESTS A. Hometown Thanksgiving 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES –October 17th REGULAR MEETING 5. PUBLIC COMMENT During Public Comment, issues NOT on the agenda may be addressed. Public comments concerning items on the agenda will be allowed when that item is discussed by the 6. FINANCIAL STATEMENT REVIEW (second meeting of each month) 7. PROCEDURAL MOTION 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Second Reading Ordinance 788 Prohibiting the Discharge of Firework Amended by Alderman Brainerd With no objections, Mayor Watson may call for the second reading of the ordinance prohibiting the discharge of fireworks. NO ACTION IS REQUIRED. B. Third Reading Ordinance 790 Regarding Dead or Diseased Trees With no objections, Mayor Watson may call for the third of the ordinance regarding enforcement of provisions regarding dead or deseased trees. A MOTION IS IN ORDER. C. Third Reading Ordinance 773 Accepting Dedication of Streets & Drainage With no objections, Mayor Watson may call for the third reading of the ordinance accepting and confirming the dedication of certain streets and drainage associated with Lot 11, Burkhalter Business Park. A MOTION IS IN ORDER. 9. NEW BUSINESS A. Charter School Board Appointment 1. Luke Ribich 2. Darren Henderson 3. Nancy Acre B. First Reading Ordinance 792 Redistricting City Wards With no objections, Mayor Watson may call for the first reading of the ordinance redistricting city wards. NO ACTION IS REQUIRED. C. Resolution 2011-42 Authorizing the City to Apply for a Grant With no objections, Mayor Watson may call for the reading of the resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for a GIF Community Enhancement grant. A MOTION IS IN ORDER. D. Resolution 2011-43 Amending the 2011 Sanitation Fund Budget With no objections, Mayor Watson may call for the reading of the resolution appropriating funds to purchase a 20 yard container. A MOTION IS IN ORDER. 10. MAYOR’S COMMENTS A. Strategic Planning Committee Update B. Budget Meetings, November 9 and December 1 C. Arbor Day Recap D. Go Vote Tomorrow E. Volunteer Community of the Year 11. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT (following each PC meeting) A. Alderman Johnson 12. ALDERMEN’S COMMENTS 13. 14. 15. FYI A. November Planning Commission Liaison—Alderman Ibbotson B. Building Permits Report C. Sales Tax Reports D. Lake Willastein Snake Story 16. ADJOURNMENT |