February 20, 2024 Council Meeting Minutes

Meeting called to order at 6:00pm

Those in attendance Mayor Jim Renfrow, Misty McCard, Rebecca Lawson, Jermaine Petty, Lisa Thornton, Bill Yoes, Diane Reed, Travis Whisenhunt, Chalon Ragsdale, Mark Herrmann

Diane Reed motioned to amend the agenda to add Ordinance 348 to add to general comments, Travis Whisenhunt 2^nd motion. Passed 5-0

Diane Reed and Lisa Thornton wanted to discuss the time clock being used. Mayor Renfrow mentioned he would look at the time clock that was previously purchased and report back to the council.

Personnel committee discussion.

Comments-N/A

Rebecca Lawson motioned to approve January 8, 2024, minutes, Lisa Thornton 2^nd motion.  Passed 7-0

Rebecca Lawson motioned to approve January 8, 2024, treasurer’s report, Lisa Thornton 2^nd motion. Passed 8-0

Court & Police Report-Chief Stout gave report.

Code Enforcement Report- Report in packet. The property on 88 Short Street was sold to a new property owner.

Building Inspector Report- Report in packet. Mayor Renfrow mentioned that he did bring on a part time inspector that is a master electrician to help when Troy Enochs is not available.

Discussion about adding Hog Valley addresses into GIS.

Planning Commission Report- Hunter Collins gave report.

Committee Report-Mayor Renfrow gave an update on the city park by the river and that Arkansas Game and Fish are starting on the road as of this week.

Unfinished Business:

Update on Wastewater System Rehabilitation Project– Mayor Renfrow gave update on the Sewer bond.

Review of Resolution 11-27-23A- 88 Short Street property sold to a new owner.

Ordinance 379- Camping Ordinance- Lisa Thornton motioned to place Ordinance 379 on the 3rd reading by title only, Travis Whisenhunt 2^nd motion.

Lisa Thornton motioned to approve the 3rd reading of Ordinance 379, Jermaine Petty 2^nd motion. Passed 8-0

Ordinance 380-Firearms Ordinance- Lisa Thornton motioned to place Ordinance 380 on the 2^nd reading by title only, Travis Whisenhunt 2^nd motion.

Lisa Thornton motioned to approve the 2^nd reading of Ordinance 380, Travis Whisenhunt 2^nd motion. Passed 8-0

Ordinance 381-Planning Compensation- Lisa Thornton motioned to place Ordinance 381 on the 2nd reading as amended by title only, Bill Yoes 2^nd motion.

Lisa Thornton motioned to approve the 2^nd reading of Ordinance 381 as amended, Rebecca 2^nd motion. Passed 8-0

New Business:

Resolution 02-12-2024- Amending 2023 Budget- Lisa Thornton motioned to read Resolution 2-20-24 by title only, Jermaine Petty 2^nd motion. Lisa Thornton motioned to approve Resolution 2-20-24 by title only, Jermaine Petty 2^nd motion. Passed 8-0

Ordinance 382-Police & Fire Impact Fees- Rebecca Lawson motioned place on the 1^st reading Ordinance 382 by title only, Lisa Thornton 2^nd motion.

Lisa Thornton motioned to approve the 1^st reading of Ordinance 382, Bill Yoes 2^nd motion. Passed 8-0

Lisa Thornton motioned to suspend the rules and to place Ordinance 382 on the 2nd reading of by title only, Rebecca Lawson 2^nd motioned.

Rebecca Lawson-yes, Jermaine Petty-yes, Lisa Thornton-yes, Bill Yoes-yes, Diane Reed-yes, Travis Whisenhunt-yes, Chalon Ragsdale-yes, Mark Herrmann-yes.

Lisa Thornton motioned to approve the 2^nd reading of Ordinance 382 by title only, Rebecca Lawson 2^nd motion.

Passed 8-0

Announcements- Hunter Collins with planning recommended council attend the Planning Commission meeting on March 4, 2024.

Spring Cleanup will be April 12-22nd.

Citizen comments- Citizen spoke regarding his concern about the annexation.

Detra Reed spoke regarding the food truck vendor permit that would allow her to move her truck from one location to another. Hunter Collins spoke regarding holding two permits to move her truck from one location to another.

Rebecca Lawson made a motion to adjourn, Travis Whisenhunt 2^nd motion. Passed 8-0

Adjourn at 7:57pm