Current City Council Minutes
MINUTES
Mayor Watson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. with seven members present. Alderman Anderson was absent. Mayor Watson gave the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance. MINUTES—April 2, 2012 Alderman Johnson moved to approve the minutes of the April 2, 2012 meeting. Alderman Stell seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by all in attendance. FINANCIAL STATEMENT REVIEW
Alderman Brainerd moved to approve the financials. Alderman Saunders seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by all in attendance.PROCEDURAL MOTION
Alderman Brainerd moved to have all ordinances and resolutions read by title only. Alderman Saunders seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by all in attendance. ORDINANCE 798 CONCERNING BANNERS IN HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL AREAS
With no objections, Mayor Watson called for the third reading of the ordinance amending the Maumelle City Code concerning banners in certain highway commercial areas. The City Clerk gave the reading. Alderman Stell moved to approve the ordinance. Alderman Ibbotson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by all in attendance. ORDINANCE 799 PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF BONDS
With no objections, Mayor Watson called for the first reading of the ordinance providing for the issuance and sale of capital improvement revenue refunding bonds. Carey Smith, of Stephens Inc., explained to the Council the reason for the refinance and noted the new interest rates and estimated cost savings. Alderman Brainerd asked Mr. Smith to explain the necessity to suspend the rules and have all three readings tonight. Mr. Smith stated that the investors would not wait if the ordinance was not passed tonight. Bill Spivey, with Wright Lindsey and Jennings, read the ordinance by title only. Alderman Anderson arrived to the meeting at 6:12 pm. Alderman Ladner moved to suspend the rules and have the second and third readings. Alderman Hogue seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Mr. Spivey gave the readings. Alderman Stell moved to approve the ordinance. Alderman Anderson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Alderman Ladner moved to approve an emergency clause. Alderman Ibbotson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. STEERING COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Watson presented the Council a list with 20 recommended appointments Alderman Stell suggested adding Alderman Anderson to the list and the Council concurred. Alderman Brainerd stated that he had a problem with Tommy Wright being on the committee. Alderman Hogue stated that it was good to have a diversity of opinions. Alderman Ladner agreed. Alderman Stell moved to approve the list. Alderman Hogue seconded the motion and it passed with Alderman Brainerd voting no. MAYOR’S COMMENTS Mayor Watson stated that the first public meeting would be on April 24th at 7:00 pm. He noted that we had received a lot of surveys and that Courtney Decker, Marion Scott and others had worked hard to enter all the data. Mayor Watson stated that the State Board of Education had granted the Charter School a three year renewal with annual reviews and thanked all who supported them in that effort. Mayor Watson stated that the Joint Performance Review Committee met in Maumelle on April 3rd at 9:30 am with more than 20 legislators in attendance. He noted that legislators then toured Academics Plus, Maumelle Middle and Maumelle High Schools. Mayor Watson announced the Lions Club Fish Fry for May 5th from 4:00 to 7:30 pm at Lake Willastein. Mayor Watson announced Family Fest on May 11-12. Mayor Watson noted a memo on the red light camera issue in the Council packet. Alderman Ladner stated that the situation was unfortunate and that we still have a problem. ALDERMEN’S COMMENTS Alderman Hogue asked about children at play signs. Mayor Watson stated that those are evaluated on a case by case basis. Alderman Saunders stated that the Maumelle Players would be performing on May 4,5,6,11,12 and 13 and invited all to attend. Alderman Stell stated that he was proud of our Fire Department for the work they did in helping Jacksonville. Mayor Watson stated that was done in honor of Cpt. Don Jones and asked that people remember the firefighter and police officer that were also injured. Alderman Ladner stated that Maumelle was in a national competition to collect cans and that the Lions club had partnered with the Public Works Department in the contest. CITY ATTORNEY’S COMMENTS
Ms. Davis stated that Relay for Life was May 18-19 and encouraged all to participate. ADJOURNMENT Alderman Ladner moved to adjourn the meeting. Alderman Anderson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Mayor Watson adjourned the meeting at 6:44 p.m. ____________________________________ _____________________________________ APPROVED |
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