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    AGENDA

    REGULAR MEETING

    CITY COUNCIL

    CITY OF MAUMELLE

    OCTOBER 21, 2013

    6:00 PM

    CITY HALL

    1 . CALL TO ORDER

    2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEThe City of Maumelle welcomes people of diverse cultures and beliefs. Any r

    viewpoint expressed during invocation, or at any other time during the

    reflects only the personal opinion of the speaker. It is not intended to pro

    advance, or disparage any religious belief.

    3. SPECIAL GUESTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

    4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OCTOBER 7TH REGULAR MEETING

    5. PUBLIC COMMENTDuring Public Comment, issues NOT on the agenda may be addressed

    comments concerning items on the agenda will be allowed when thadiscussed by the Council. Anyone wishing to make a comment must fil

    provided form and present it to the City Clerk. In the interest of time comm

    be limited to three (3) minutes. This privilege may be revoked by the M

    the case of inappropriate language or comments. Any public member sstate his or her name and address, followed by a concise statement of the

    position or concern. All remarks shall be addressed to the Mayor or the

    as a whole, not to any particular member of the Council. No person other

    Council members and the person having the floor shall be permitted to enter

    discussions without permission of the Mayor.

    6. FINANCIAL STATEMENT REVIEW (second meeting of each month)

    7. PROCEDURAL MOTION

    8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

    A. Third Reading Ordinance 825 Requiring Approval of Specific PlansWith no objections, Mayor Watson may call for the third reading of the ordinance re

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    D. Second Reading Ordinance 828 Waiving Competitive Bidding Procedures

    With no objections, Mayor Watson may call for the second reading of the ordinance w

    competitive bidding procedures for the purchase of a weather warning siren for the fi

    NO ACTION IS REQUIRED.

    E. Resolution 2013-38 Adopting a Strategic PlanWith no objections, Mayor Watson may call for the reading of the resolution approvi

    for the City of Maumelle. A MOTION IS IN ORDER.

    9. NEW BUSINESS

    A. First Reading Ordinance 829 Regarding Golf Cart Operation

    With no objections, Mayor Watson may call for the first reading of the ordinance regof golf carts on City streets. NO ACTION IS REQUIRED.

    B. Resolution 2013-39 Amending the 2013 General Fund BudgetWith no objections, Mayor Watson may call for the reading of the resolution appropr

    purchase of audio visual equipment for the City Council Chambers. A MOTION IS I

    10. MAYOR'S COMMENTS

    A. 2014 Budget Calendar

    B. Recycling Update

    C. Maumelle Expo Recap

    D. Boat Ramp Update

    E. Trunk or TreatOctober 26

    F. MYC Haunted HouseOctober 26 and 31

    11. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT (following each PC meeting)

    12. ALDERMEN'S COMMENTS

    13. CITY ATTORNEY'S COMMENTS

    14. CITY CLERK'S COMMENTS

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    MINUTESREGULAR MEETING

    CITY COUNCILCITY OF MAUMELLE

    OCTOBER 7, 20136:00 PM

    CITY HALL

    Mayor Watson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. with seven members present. Aldermabsent.

    City Clerk Clausen gave the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.

    MINUTES- September 17, 2013

    Alderman Johnson moved to approve the minutes of the September 17, 2013 meeting. Aldeseconded the motion and it passed unanimously by all in attendance.

    PUBLIC COMMENT

    Jim Moreno, of 7 Southland Drive, stated the City's biggest problem was traffic. He proposlights near the 1430 bridge to help the problem.

    William Page, of 12 Masters Place, presented facts regarding water usage from Lake WillasCouncil hard copies of his statement.

    Alderman Mosley stated that he was trying to gather information from several parties on the

    Steve Hillis, of 6 Thomas Court and board member of Maumelle Country Club, stated he wo

    information the Council would need and felt the Country Club was a partner with the City.

    Alderman Lewis asked what the cost of replacing the greens would be.

    Mr. Hillis stated in 2008 for 18 holes it cost $150,000.

    Alderman Lewis stated he didn't see the value in this conversation and that losing the countrcatastrophic.

    Alderman Mosley stated there needed to be a more formal and consistent manner to handle t

    Mayor Watson stated the situations have been handled consistently and that they were allotte

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    Alderman Johnson noted that the water is not taken from Maumelle Water Management, but

    Willastein.

    PROCEDURAL MOTION

    Alderman Lewis moved to have all ordinances and resolutions read by title only. Alderman

    the motion and it passed unanimously by all in attendance.

    ORDINANCE 825 REQUIRING APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC PLANS

    With no objections, Mayor Watson called for the second reading of the ordinance requiring a

    plans by the Maumelle Planning Commission for above ground placement of any transmissiindustrial zoned areas. The City Clerk gave the reading.

    ORDINANCE 826 CONCERNING BANNERS IN CERTAIN CITY PARKS

    With no objections, Mayor Watson called for the second reading of the ordinance amending

    Code concerning banners in certain City parks. The City Clerk gave the reading.

    City Attorney JaNan Davis stated she had looked into content restriction on banners and advMrs. Davis stated its best to work out the details in the contract and not in the code.

    RESOLUTION 2013-30 DISCLAIMING AND OR TRANSFERRING OWNERSHIP

    With no objections, Mayor Watson called for the reading of the resolution disclaiming and o

    ownership or interest in Tract C of the Villages of New Bedford. The City Clerk gave the re

    Mayor Watson gave a brief description of the area.

    Alderman Mosley asked if this would affect the property owner's association. City Attorney

    Bedford, LLC was the majority member.

    Alderman Johnson moved to approve the resolution. Alderman Kelley seconded the motion

    unanimously by all in attendance.

    RESOLUTION 2013-31 REGARDING SURPLUS PROPERTY

    With no objections, Mayor Watson called for the reading of the resolution approving the disp

    truck from the public works department. The City Clerk gave the reading.

    Alderman Lewis moved to approve the resolution Alderman Johnson seconded the motion

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    Alderman Lewis moved to approve the resolution. Alderman Johnson seconded the motion unanimously by all in attendance.

    RESOLUTION 2013-33 AMENDING THE 2013 SANITATION FUND BUDGET

    With no objections, Mayor Watson called for the reading of the resolution amending the 201

    Budget appropriating funds for the purchase of a sanitation truck. The City Clerk gave the r

    Alderman Lewis moved to approve the resolution. Alderman Johnson seconded the motion unanimously by all in attendance.

    RESOLUTION 2013-34 AMENDING THE 2013 GENERAL FUND BUDGET

    With no objections, Mayor Watson called for the reading of the resolution amending the 201

    Budget appropriating funds for the purchase of truck for animal control. The City Clerk gav

    Alderman Hogue moved to approve the resolution. Alderman Lewis seconded the motion anunanimously by all in attendance.

    RESOLUTION 2013-35 AMENDING THE 2013 STREET FUND BUDGET

    With no objections, Mayor Watson called for the reading of the resolution amending the 201

    Budget appropriating funds for the purchase of a street sweeper. The City Clerk gave the re

    Alderman Norris asked for the bid tabulation.

    City Clerk Clausen stated one bid came in at $182,239.96 and the other came in at $211,628

    would need an additional $35,000 to purchase the street sweeper.

    Alderman Mosley asked if the City really needed a street sweeper.

    Mayor Watson stated the street sweeper is used daily to collect debris on the streets of the C

    City Clerk Clausen stated the City hoped to recoup the additional funds through a trade in.

    Alderman Lewis noted the street sweeper would also help the sewer systems and other City f

    Alderman Johnson moved to approve the resolution. Alderman Hogue seconded the motion only Alderman Mosley voting no.

    RESOLUTION 2013-36 AMENDING THE 2013 GENERAL FUND BUDGET

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    Alderman Lewis moved to approve the resolution. Alderman Kelley seconded the motion aunanimously by all in attendance.

    RESOLUTION 2013-37 AMENDING THE 2013 GENERAL FUND BUDGET

    With no objections, Mayor Watson called for the reading of the resolution amending the 201

    Budget appropriating STEP grant funds to the police department. The City Clerk gave the r

    Aldeuuan Norris asked what innovative strategies the Police Department had planned to use

    Chief of Police, Sam Williams, noted sobriety checkpoints and advertising would be used.

    Alderman Lewis moved to approve the resolution. Alderman Kelley seconded the motion anunanimously by all in attendance.

    ORDINANCE 827 DECLARING EXTRA TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION

    With no objections, Mayor Watson called for the first reading of the ordinance declaring ext

    jurisdiction by the City of Maumelle and adopting a map. The City Clerk gave the reading.

    ORDINANCE 828 WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROCEDURES

    With no objections, Mayor Watson called for the first reading of the ordinance waiving the c

    procedures for the purchase of a weather warning siren for the fire department. The City Clereading.

    Alderman Lewis asked if this was an emergency. Chief Glenn stated it was not.

    Alderman Mosley asked the cost of the new siren. Chief Glenn stated it is $27,000.

    City Clerk Clausen noted that it was approved in the budget but that state law required a bid

    bidding procedures.

    Alderman Hogue asked where the location of the siren would be. Chief Glenn stated the sireend of Country Club Parkway by the ball fields.

    RESOLUTION INTRODUCTION 2013-28 ADOPTING A STRATEGIC PLAN

    Crafton Tull presented the strategic plan to the Council and took questions.

    Alderman Mosley stated he was concerned about binding language in the resolution. City A

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    Alderman Mosley stated that in considering the residents, that the aldermen should be involv

    He stated that we should revisit and formalize the Lake Willastein Water agreement.

    Alderman Lewis stated that there was no crisis here and that the agreement had worked fine

    stated he would have a problem with the logistics of the Council having to make a case by c

    Alderman Johnson stated that the Council was chasing its tail with this subject and should m

    on the strategic plan. He noted that the water agreement was helping an industry in Maumel

    Mayor Watson stated the budget workshop tentative dates were October 29, November 6 and

    Mayor Watson stated that there was an open house for the Wetlands Management Plan on th

    week.

    Mayor Watson stated that Judge Buddy Villines would not be running for re-election at the e

    wished him well.

    Mayor Watson stated the Fire Department will be doing fire hydrant testing October 10- Nov

    PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT

    Alderman Saunders gave a report on the Planning Commission proceedings. He stated that a

    storage facility was denied. He stated that two variances were approved in order to let one ho

    in disrepair. He stated that a site and landscape plan were approved for BEI. He stated that t

    jurisdiction map and strategic plan were approved.

    ALDERMEN'S COMMENTS

    Alderman Hague asked if the boat ramp was finalized.

    Mayor Watson stated we were just waiting on a courtesy dock and the project would be com

    Alderman Lewis asked when trick-or-treating would be. Mayor Watson stated trick-or-treati

    Halloween night.

    Alderman Saunders noted a Veteran's Day ceremony November 11 at 2:00 pm at the Charterpm at the Veteran's Memorial.

    Alderman Mosley stated he enjoyed listening to the audio recordings of meetings posted by A

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    MAYOR MICHAEL WATSON

    CITY CLERK JOSHUA CLAUSEN

    APPROVED

    October 21, 2013

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    CITY OF MAUMELLE

    FINANCIAL STATEMENT SUMMARY

    SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

    GENERAL FUND

    Nonspendable

    Committed 1,0

    Assigned 3

    Unassigned 4,

    Total Fund Balance $ 5,8

    STREET FUND

    Restricted 2,7

    Assigned 8

    Total Fund Balance $3,

    SANITATION FUND

    Retained Earnings $1,2

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    CITY OF MAUMELLE

    GENERAL FUND STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALA

    FOR THE MONTH ENDED SEPTEMBER 31, 2013

    Revenues:

    2013

    BUDGET

    2013

    BUDGET REV

    12 MONTH

    BUDGET

    ACTUAL. AT

    9/30/2013

    OVER/

    (UNDER)

    State Turnback 274,608 274,608 205,956 213,359 7,403

    LOPFI Turnback 165,000 165,000 123,750 (123,750)

    County Millage Tax 1,860,000 1,860,000 1,395,000 1,174,465 (220,535)

    County Sales Tax 3,475,000 3,475,000 2,606,250 2,607,774 1,524

    City Sales Tax 2,200,000 2,200,000 1,650,000 1,535,027 (114,973)

    Franchise Fee 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,125,000 1,147,183 22,183

    Community Service Fees 650,000 650,000 487,500 515,445 27,945

    Late & Collection Fees 20,000 20,000 15,000 16,849 1,849

    Building Permits and Fees 200,000 200,000 150,000 155,765 5,765

    Business License Permits17,000 17,000 12,750 16,838 4,088

    Parks and Recreation Fees 500,000 500,000 375,000 387,128 12,128

    Senior Wellness Center Fees 35,000 35,000 26,250 25,866 (384)

    Animal Control Fees 14,000 14,000 10,500 7,355 (3,145)

    Municipal Court 185,000 185,000 138,750 175,519 36,769

    Police Dept 5,000 5,000 3,750 7,974 4,224

    Fire Dept 13,000 13,000 9,750 10,643 893

    Dispatch Services 26,000 26,000 19,500 26,000 6,500

    Federal Grants . - 18,976 18,976

    State Grants 54,421 54,421

    Private Grants - 1,350 1,350

    Private Donations - - - -

    Investment Income 5,000 5,000 3,750 6,350 2,600Other Financing Sources - 10,049 10,049

    Miscellaneous Income - - . 12,818 12,818

    Total Revenues 11,144,608 11,144,608 8,358,456 8,127,153 (231,303)

    Expenditures:

    Administration 911,604 914,583 685,937 653,669 (32,268)

    City Council 62,922 62,922 47,192 47.919 728

    City Attorney 65,345 65,345 49,009 27,704 (21,305)

    Court 253,633 253,633 190,225 182,220 (8,005)

    Police 2,718,393 2,755,701 2,066,776 1,914,324 (152,452)

    Fire 2,113,191 2,114,541 1.585,906 1,448,966 (136,940)Animal Control 288,020 287,120 215,340 212,202 (3,138)

    Public Works 737,741 737,741 553,306 509,948 (43,358)

    Parks 1,497,009 1,497,009 1,122,757 1,066,763 (55,993)

    Senior Services 327,566 345,610 259,208 240,982 (18,226)

    CED 203,819 203,819 152,864 139,105 (13,759)

    Planning & Zoning 142,730 143,080 107,310 95,755 (11,555)

    Code Enforcement 281,723 281,723 211,292 204,020 (7,272)

    City Services 1,347,276 1,347,276 1,010,457 1,259,371 248,914

    Total Operating 10,950,972 11,010,103 8,257.577 8,002,949 (254,629)

    Capital Expenditures 539,208 654,704 491,028 211,732 (279,296)

    Total Expenditures 11,490,180 11,664,807 8,748,605 8,214,681 (533,925)

    Excess (Deficiency) ofRevenues over Expenditures (345,572) (520,199) (390,149) (87,527) 302,622

    Fund Balance, Beginning of Year 5,982,740 5,982,740 5,982,740 5,982,740

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    CITY OF MAUMELLE

    GENERAL FUND - BALANCE SHEET

    FOR THE MONTH ENDED SEPTEMBER 31, 2013

    ASSETS

    Current Assets

    Cash 6,262,534

    Accounts Receivable 73,049

    Due From Other Funds 2,118

    Inventory - Court Drug Tests 226

    Total Current Assets 6,337,926

    TOTAL ASSETS 6,337,926

    LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE

    Liabilities:

    Payroll Liabilities

    Accounts PayableTotal Liabilities

    Fund Balance:

    441,4371,275

    442,712

    Nonspendabie

    -Due from agency fund 2,118

    Restricted

    Committed 1,000,000

    Assigned to capital projects 328,418

    Unassigned 4,564,678

    Total Fund Balance 5,895,214

    TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE 6,337,926

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    CITY OF MAUMELLE

    STREET FUND STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALAN

    FOR THE MONTH ENDED SEPTEMBER 31, 2013

    Revenues:

    2013

    BUDGET

    2013

    BUDGET REV

    12 MONTH

    BUDGET

    ACTUAL AT

    9/30/2013

    OVER!

    (UNDER)

    State Turnback 809,750 809,750 607,313 602,462 (4,851)

    Street Aid Program 100,000 100,000 75,000 37,440 (37,560)

    County Millage Tax 540,000 540,000 405,000 340,582 (64,418)

    Street Sign Revenue 5,000 5,000 3,750 3,254 (496)

    Investment Income 17,000 17,000 12,750 9,147 (3,603)

    Appropriation from Fund Balance - 480,502 360,377 - (360,377)

    Miscellaneous Income

    Total Revenues

    ,, - 265 265

    1,471,750 1,952,252 1,464,189 993,150 (471,039)

    Expenditures:

    Personnel 676,973 676,973 507,730 396,179 (111,551)

    Other Operating 375,799 376,578 282,433 140,888 (141,545)

    Total Operating 1,052,772 1,053,551 790,163 537,067 (253,096)

    Capital Expenditures 230,000 1,033,701 775,276 144,568 (630,708)

    Total Expenditures 1,282,772 2,087,252 1,565,439 681,635 (883,804)

    Excess (Deficiency) ofRevenues over Expenditures 188,978 (135,000) (101,250) 311,515 412,765

    Fund Balance, Beginning of Year 3,276,024 3,276,024 3,276,024 3,276,024

    Fund Balance, End of Year 3,465,002 3,141,025 3,174,775 3,587,538

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    CITY OF MAUMELLE

    STREET FUND - BALANCE SHEETFOR THE MONTH ENDED SEPTEMBER 31, 2013

    ASSETS

    Current Assets:

    Cash 3,607,503Total Current Assets 3,607,503

    TOTAL ASSETS 3,607,503

    LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE

    Liabilities:

    Payroll Liabilities 20,034

    Accounts Payable (69Total Liabilities 19,965

    Fund Balance:

    Nonspend able

    Restricted 2,707,357

    Committed

    Assigned to:

    -Capital projects 399,679

    -Eliminate a projected budgetary deficit 480,502

    UnassignedTotal Fund Balance 3,587,538

    TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE 3,607.503

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    CITY OF MAUMELLE

    SANITATION FUND STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN EQ

    FOR THE MONTH ENDED SEPTEMBER 31, 2013

    Revenues:

    2013

    BUDGET

    2013

    BUDGET REV

    12 MONTH

    BUDGET

    ACTUAL AT

    9/30/2013

    OVER/

    (UNDER)

    Sanitation Fees 1,000,000 1,000,000 750,000 864,148 114,148

    Late and Collection Fees 33,000 33,000 24,750 23,184 (1,56

    Cart Rental 16,000 16,000 12,000 13,211 1,21

    Sales Tax 1,700 1,700 1,275 3,403 2,128

    Transfer Station 25,000 25,000 18,750 29,662 10,912

    Operating Transfer In 89,635 89,635 67,226 67,226

    Miscellaneous IncomeTotal Revenues 1,165,335 1,165,335 874,001 1,000,833 126,832

    Expenditures:

    Personnel 583,502 583,502 437,627 402,129 (35,498

    Other Operating 835,100 947,100 710,325 249,693 (460,632

    Total Expenditures 1,418,602 1,530,602 1,147,952 651,822 (496,130

    Excess (Deficiency) ofRevenues over Expenditures (253,267) (365,267) (273,950) 349,011

    Equity, Beginning of Year 908,730 908,730 908,730 908,730

    Equity, End of Year 655,463 543,463 634,780 1,257,741

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    CITY OF MAUMELLE

    SANITATION - BALANCE SHEET

    FOR THE MONTH ENDED SEPTEMBER 31, 2013

    ASSETS

    Current assets:

    Cash 841,879

    Accounts Receivable 169,637

    Total Current Assets 1,011,51

    Noncurrent assets:

    Capital Assets - Equipment 1,485,871

    Less Accumulated Depreciation (1,039,057

    Total Noncurrent Assets 446,813

    TOTAL ASSETS 1,458,329

    LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

    Current Liabilities:

    Payroll Liabilities 21,400

    Accounts Payable 26,280

    Reserve for Compensated Absences 16,235

    Total Current Liabilities 63,915

    Nonurrent Liabilities:

    Note Payable - First Security Bank 136,673

    Total Liabilities 200,588

    Equity:

    Retained earnings 1,257,741

    TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 1,458,329

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    CITY OF MAUMELLE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STAT

    Note 1: Minimum fund balance policy for the general fund

    Ordinance 438 states that the general fund shall maintain a level of fund balance equal to

    20% of budgeted operating expenditures. Currently, this figure is $ 2,202,021

    Note 2: Fund balance classifications

    Effective with the January 31, 2011 financial statements, there are new fund balance classifications

    for the General and Street funds. The new classifications and their definitions are as follows:

    -Nonspendable - fund balance that can't be spent, such as inventory and prepaid items

    -Restricted - use of these funds is restricted by external sources, such as law or grant

    requirements-Committed - use of these funds is restricted by formal action of the city council

    -Assigned - use of these funds is restricted by informal action of the city council

    -Unassigned - fund balance that has not been restricted, committed, or assigned

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    GENERAL FUND BUDGET RESOLUTIONS PASSED IN 2013

    2013-06 Police computers in patrol cars

    2013-11 Drainage Infrastructure

    2013-18 Fuel Center Facility

    2013-24 Police Software Maintenance

    2013-26 Arkansas Game and Fish Wetlands Trail (Fund 109 Grant Fund)

    2013-27 Public Works Truck

    2013-29 Server Replacement and Accounts Receivable Module

    2013-34 Animal Control Truck

    2013-36 Arkansas Game and Fish Wetlands Trail (Fund 109 Grant Fund)

    2013-37 Police Step GrantTotal

    STREET FUND BUDGET RESOLUTIONS PASSED IN 2013

    2013-12 Drainage Infrastructure

    2013-15 Maumelle Bike Trail

    2013-19 Fuel Center Facility

    2013-28 Street Improvements

    2013-35 Street Sweeper

    SANITATION FUND BUDGET RESOLUTIONS PASSED IN 2013

    2013-20 Fuel Center Facility

    2013-33 Sanitation Truck

    2013-34

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    AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAUM

    COUNTY OF PULASKI, STATE OF ARKANSAS,

    AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED:

    ORDINANCE NO. 825

    AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC PLANS BY

    MAUMELLE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR ABOVE GROUND PLACE

    ANY TRASMISSION FACILITIES IN INDUSTRIAL ZONED AREAS IN TH

    MAUMELLE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

    WHEREAS, The City of Maumelle requires that all transmission line

    underground within the city and provides an exception to this standard only w

    properties within industrial zoned areas, and

    WHEREAS, it is an unnecessary burden on local businesses, organizations, a

    to require approval from both the City Council and planning commission to pfacilities above the surface of the ground in industrial zoned areas;

    WHEREAS, the City Council is committed to removing unnecessary regula

    on local businesses, organizations, and residents; and

    WHEREAS, The City Council does wish to defer approval on this

    Maumelle Planning Commission finding that the Commission is better suited to

    technical elements relevant to the approval of such overhead transmission lines zones.

    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TH

    MAUMELLE, ARKANSAS, THAT:

    SECTION I. Chapter 86 - Utilities, Article L In General, Section 86-1. - Restric

    Maumelle City Code, is hereby amended to read as follows:

    Section 86-1. Restrictions

    No facilities, including poles or wires, for the transmission or distribution o

    telephone messages, cable television and the like shall be placed or maintained abov

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    SECTION 3. All provisions of this ordinance of a general and permanent nature are

    to the Maumelle City Code and the same shall be incorporated in the Code.

    SECTION 4. Repealer. All other ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict h

    hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict.

    SECTION 5. Severability. If any clause, sentence, paragraph, section, or other po

    ordinance is found to be unconstitutional, invalid, or inoperative by a court o

    jurisdiction, such findings shall not affect the validity of the remainder of these

    shall any proceeding invalidating any portion of any section operate to affect any p

    remainder of said sections not specifically attacked in said proceeding.

    PASSED this day of , 2013.

    Michael Watson, Mayor

    ATTEST:

    Joshua Clausen, City Clerk

    APPROVED AS TO FORM:

    JaNan Arnold Davis, City Attorney

    SPONSOR:

    Alderman Caleb J. Norris

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    AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAUMCOUNTY OF PULASKI, STATE OF ARKANSAS

    ORDINANCE NO. 826

    AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MAUMELLE, ARKANSAS, AMETHE MAUMELLE CITY CODE CONCERNING BANNERS IN CERTAI

    PARKS WITHIN THE CITY OF MAUMELLE AND FOR OTHER PURPO

    WHEREAS, the City Council is committed to the safety, beauty, and pea

    City of Maumelle; and

    WHEREAS, the Maumelle City Code provisions do not allow for the pla

    of banners on public property; and

    WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to amend these provisions concern

    banners in certain public parks in the City of Maumelle to allow authorized non-

    groups to place limited banners on certain fencing in the parks identified.

    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF T

    CITY OF MAUMELLE, ARKANSAS, THAT:

    SECTION I. Chapter 58 Sign Regulations, Article I. IN GENERAL. Section 58

    Placing Signs on Public and Private Property, of the Maumelle City Code, is h

    amended to read as follows:

    Sec. 58-13. - Placing signs on public and private property.

    (a) Placing signs on public property. No signs other than signs approved by

    council or its authorized representative shall be erected on any public

    property. Banners on public property may be allowed according to t

    of Section 58-26.provided, dDirectional signs may be erected upon

    streets under the following conditions, once approval has been obtain

    I. The signs direct the reader to the location of a public facil

    attended principally by out-of-town patrons, to a facility oby a nonprofit entity and attended principally by out-of-to

    patrons, to a facility relating to the public health, safety or

    to scenic or historic trails, or to general business or industr

    districts;

    2 The signs are fabricated erected and maintained by the en

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    5. The signs conform to the manual on uniform traffic contro

    devices; and

    6. The maximum number of directional signs permitted undesection shall be five for each entity; provided, this limitationot apply to signs directing the reader to scenic or historic

    (b) Placing signs on private property. No signs shall be placed on any privat

    property without the consent of the owner.

    SECTION 2. Chapter 58 Sign Regulations, Article 1. IN GENERAL. SectioBanners in Certain Public Parks, of the Maumelle City Code, is hereby am

    read as follows:

    Sec. 58-26. Banners in Certain Public Parks.

    Banners shall be prohibited except when specifically allowed under the conditio

    below:a. Parks Specified. Banners may only be placed. according to the c

    below, in the following public parks:

    1. Rolling Oaks Athletic Complex2. Dowell Naylor Aquatic Facility3. Elizabeth Rutledge Tennis Courts

    4. Diamond Center Baseball and Softball Parks

    b. Placement by Authorized non-profit groups only. Only those n

    groups which are using certain public parks according to an agwith the Maumelle Department of Parks and Recreation shall be

    to place banners in the specified parks according to this section

    placement, said non-profit groups must get written approvDepartment of Parks and Recreation and provide a copy of the sam

    Department responsible for enforcement of this chapter. Said grodesignate two individuals who shall be responsible for the placemmaintenance of the banners and who shall be the primary points o

    for the City of Maumelle in the event of questions or problems.

    c. Size/Material. Banners must be made of a lightweight materia

    canvas or vinyl and may not be wood or metal. The display subanners shall not exceed 32 square feet; no banner shall exceed e

    in length or height.

    d. Maintenance. Each banner shall be maintained and kept free ofwear, tears, or tatters. Any banner remaining in spite of damag

    removed and destroyed by the City.

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    f. Duration. No banner shall remain for longer than the season

    during which it is approved and placed upon the public property.

    which remain for more than 48 hours beyond the final day of playseason will be removed and destroyed by the City.

    g. Penalty for violation of terms. Any violation of the express term

    section shall result in immediate removal of the banner(s) and re

    of any permission to place banners any public park.

    Exemption. This section shall not be construed to limit the author

    City of Maumelle to place banners advertising programs end

    presented by the City in any public park or other approved locatio

    SECTION 3. Except for the changes above all the provisions of Chapter 58 re

    same.

    SECTION 4. All provisions of this ordinance of a general and permanent n

    amendatory to the Maumelle City Code and the same shall be incorporat

    Code.

    SECTION 5. Repealer. All other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict.

    SECTION 6. Severability. If any clause, sentence, paragraph, section or othe

    of this ordinance is found to be unconstitutional, invalid or inoperative by a

    competent jurisdiction, such findings shall not effect the validity of the rem

    these sections, nor shall any proceeding invalidating any portion of any

    operate to affect any portion of the remainder of said sections not spe

    attacked in said proceeding.

    PASSED this day of , 2013.

    Michael Watson, Mayor

    ATTEST:

    Joshua Clausen, City Clerk

    APPROVED AS TO FORM:

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    SPONSOR:

    Alderman Hogue

    Saunders Anderson Kelley Mosley Lewis Hogue Johnson Norr

    Aye:

    No:

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    AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAUMELLE, C

    OF PULASKI COUNTY, STATE OF ARKANSAS

    AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED

    ORDINANCE NO. 827

    AN ORDINANCE DECLARING EXTRA TERRITORIAL PLANNING

    JURISDICTION BY THE CITY OF MAUMELLE, ADOPTING A MAP,

    AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

    WHEREAS, the City of Maumelle is interested in planned and intentional uland surrounding the City of Maumelle; and

    WHEREAS, as part of the planning process and pursuant to state law, the

    Commission has recommended the declaration of extraterritorial planning jurisdictio

    adoption of a map to show the boundaries of said jurisdiction; and

    WHEREAS, the adoption of extraterritorial jurisdiction map, the City shal

    planning authority over lands and developments within the mapped area according to

    and

    WHEREAS, the Maumelle Planning Commission considered the propose

    September 26, 2013 unanimously approved a motion recommending the Maumelle Cit

    adopt the proposed map and plan.

    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL

    CITY OF MAUMELLE, ARKANSAS, AS FOLLOWS:

    SECTION I. The City Council hereby declares the exercise of extraterritorial

    jurisdiction and adopts the map showing the same as attached hereto. The map may be

    from time to time as deemed necessary and appropriate by the City.

    SECTION 2. The Mayor, or his designee, has authority to undertake any other re

    actions and expenditures to accomplish the intent of the City Council as expressed herei

    PASSED this day of , 2013.

    Michael Watson, Mayor

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    JaNan Arnold Davis, City Attorney

    SPONSOR:

    Mayor Watson

    Saunders Anderson Kelley Mosley Lewis Hogue Johnson Norri

    Aye:

    No:

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    BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAUMCOUNTY OF PULASKI, STATE OF ARKANSAS,

    AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED:

    ORDINANCE NO. 828

    AN ORDINANCE DECLARING EXCEPTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES M

    A COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROCEDURE NOT FEASIBLE OR PRACAUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE

    CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND FOR OTHER PURPO

    WHEREAS, the City of Maumelle, Arkansas (the "City") has installed

    warning sirens in various locations within the City in order to facilitate transmemergency warnings to the residents of the City of Maumelle; and

    WHEREAS, it has been determined that it was in the best interest of th

    install an additional weather warning siren; and

    WHEREAS, the weather siren is available from a single source provid

    state of Arkansas; and

    WHEREAS, the City desires to facilitate the installation of the additiona

    siren in order to continue to promote safety and provide emergency warning se

    the citizens and businesses of the City of Maumelle; and

    WHEREAS, the City wishes to promptly engage the services of and pequipment from Safety Corn, Inc. and to arrange for the installation of the sam

    as possible; and

    WHEREAS, the City has determined that due to the existence of exc

    circumstances, including the particular need for specialized equipment and th

    source vendor of that equipment, and in accordance with Ark. Code. An303(2)(B), that competitive bidding is not feasible or practical.

    NOW, THEREFORE: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUN

    THE CITY OF MAUMELLE, ARKANSAS:

    SECTION I. The Mayor is authorized to negotiate and execute the

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    SECTION 3. Accordingly, the City Council of the City of Maumelle, A

    deems it infeasible and unpractical to submit this matter for a competitiveprocedure and in the best interests of the citizens and residents of the City of M

    Arkansas to forego such competitive bidding procedure.

    SECTION 4. The provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be

    and if any section, phrase or provision shall be declared or held invalid, such in

    shall not affect the remainder of the sections, phrases or provisions.

    PASSED this day of , 2013.

    Michael Watson, Mayor

    ATTEST:

    Joshua Clausen, City Clerk

    APPROVED AS TO FORM:

    JaNan Arnold Davis, City Attorney

    SPONSOR:

    Mayor Watson

    Saunders Anderson Kelley Mosley Lewis Hogue Johnson Norri

    Aye:

    No:

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    A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAUM

    COUNTY OF PULASKI COUNTY, STATE OF ARKANSAS

    A RESOLUTION TO BE ENTITLED

    RESOLUTION NO. 2013-38

    A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE

    DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY OF MAUMELLE AND FOR

    OTHER PURPOSES

    WHEREAS, the City of Maumelle has expended efforts to garner o

    ideas, and expectations of citizens regarding the future development of theMaumelle in aspects ranging from Parks and Recreation to Planning and Zon

    process of the creation of the strategic plan included advice and consultation fr

    boards and commissions, City staff, and Maumelle citizens (in various fconsideration of existing City policies, maps, ordinances, and plans; drafting and

    of planning documents including maps or statements; and incorporation of in

    Maumelle citizens and others through the use of public meetings, surveys asources; and

    WHEREAS, with the assistance of consultants and facilitators, the

    produced a document, Maumelle FORWARD: Forward Thinking, ForwardForward Progress, which identifies the plans and expectations and which shall s

    roadmap to guide future municipal actions in the areas covered by the plans de

    and

    WHEREAS, The document has been reviewed by the Maumelle PCommission and the City Council and has been updated continuously during th

    in order to present the strongest strategic plan possible; and

    WHEREAS, the Maumelle Planning Commission considered the propo

    on September 26, 2013 and approved a motion recommending the MaumCouncil adopt the proposed strategic plan, agreeing to submit individual

    comments subsequently; and

    WHEREAS, Upon approval by the City Council, the plan will be maintained and

    consulted as part of municipal actions going forward. The strategic plan address

    and strategies to be employed in areas such as zoning, land use, annexation, publi

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    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUN

    THE CITY OF MAUMELLE, ARKANSAS, AS FOLLOWS:

    SECTION 1. The City Council hereby adopts the strategic plan known as "M

    FORWARD: Forward Thinking, Forward Vision, Forward Progress" and sub

    same as a tool for guidance for future City plans, developments and actions co

    those things contained within the plan. The plan may be amended from time t

    deemed necessary and appropriate by the City.

    SECTION 2. The Mayor, or his designee, and City Staff has authority to unde

    other reasonable actions and expenditures to accomplish the intent of the City Cexpressed within the strategic plan.

    PASSED this day of , 2013.

    Michael Watson, Mayor

    ATTEST:

    Joshua Clausen, City Clerk

    APPROVED AS TO FORM:

    JaNan Arnold Davis, City Attorney

    SPONSOR:

    M W t

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    AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAUMCOUNTY OF PULASKI, STATE OF ARKANSAS

    AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED:

    ORDINANCE NO. 829

    AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MAUMELLE, ARKANSAS, AMEN

    THE MAUMELLE CITY CODE REGARDING OPERATION OF GOLF

    ON CITY STREETS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

    WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that many Maumelle residents

    carts and live around the two golf courses in town; and

    WHEREAS, the City Code allows certain usage of golf carts outside the

    boundaries of the golf courses but limits the same to certain persons who are goin

    from the golf course to their home; and

    WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to expand and further clarify the al

    usage of golf carts.

    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF T

    CITY OF MAUMELLE, ARKANSAS, THAT:

    SECTION 1. Chapter 82. Traffic and Vehicles, Article L In General, Section

    Operation of golf Carts, of the Maumelle City Code is hereby amended as follow

    Sec. 82-5. - Operation of golf carts.

    (a) Operation upon city streets. Pursuant to A.C.A. 14-54-1410, golf carts m

    operated by the owner upon the city streets as set forth in this section.

    (b) Operation without licensing authorized Any owner of a golf cart or his/h

    immediate family members over the age of sixteen (16), may operate his golf car

    the city streets without such cart's being registered or licensed under the applicab

    section of motor vehicle registration and licensing statutes and ordinances of the

    (c) Operation limited. Operation of golf carts is not authorized on any city st

    which is also designated as a federal or state highway or as a county road.

    (d) Limited. Operation of a golf cart is authorized by the owner of such cart o

    immediate family members over the age of sixteen (16) on city streets enly frelia

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    (1) (e) Operation in accordance with law. The owner operator must conform to

    ordinances, statutes and laws dealing with motorized vehicles except as permitte

    section.(f) Necessary equipmentfor operation. Golf carts operated on city streets m

    equipped with working headlights and taillights.

    (g) Penalty for violation. Any violator of this section shall be guilty of a

    misdemeanor: and upon conviction, the violator will be punished by a fine of not

    than $50.00 nor more than $200.00. plus court costs.

    SECTION 2. Codification. It is the intention of the City Council of the City of

    Maumelle that the provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made a part

    Code of Ordinances of the City of Maumelle, Arkansas, and that the Sections of

    ordinance may be renumbered, re-lettered and the word "Ordinance" may be chan

    "Section", "Article" or such other word or phrase in order to accomplish such inte

    SECTION 3. Severability If any clause, section or other part of this Ordinance s

    held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, such

    unconstitutional or invalid part shall be considered as eliminated and in no way e

    the validity of the other provisions of this Ordinance.

    SECTION 4. Repealer All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances, Resolutions or pa

    Resolutions in conflict herewith, be and the same are hereby repealed to the exte

    such conflict.

    Adopted this day of , 2013.

    Michael Watson, Mayor

    Attest:

    Joshua Clausen, City Clerk

    Approved As To Form:

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    Aye:

    No:

    Saunders Anderson. Kelley Mosley Lewis Hogue Johnson Norri

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    A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAUMELLE, PCOUNTY, ARKANSAS

    RESOLUTION NO. 2013-39

    A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE 2013 GENERAL FUND BUDGE

    WHEREAS, on March 4, 2013, the Council voted to move forward t

    audio visual solution for the Council chambers;

    WHEREAS, on April 15, 2013, the Council reviewed an initial propo

    several questions regarding the specifications; and

    WHEREAS, at that same meeting, the Council suggested working up

    detailed specifications and requesting new proposals; and

    WHEREAS, a formal process where specifications were drawn up anwere solicited; and

    WHEREAS, the Council has received an commitment from State Rep

    Mark Lowery to fund the project with GIF grant funds.

    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITYMAUMELLE, ARKANSAS, AS FOLLOWS:

    Amend the General Fund Budget:

    Description Account Number CurrentBudget

    Revision +1-

    General FundBalance(Unaudited)

    101-0000-253200 55,462,541 -$14,70

    Machinery and Equipment 101-4120-574110 $0.00 +$14,70

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    ATTEST:

    Joshua Clausen, City Clerk

    APPROVED AS TO FORM: SPONSOR

    Mayor Watson

    JaNan Davis, City Attorney

    Saunders Anderson Kelley Mosley Lewis Hogue Johnson Norris

    Aye:

    No:

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    CITY OF MAUMELLE

    2014 BUDGET CALENDAR

    DUE DATE RESPONSIBLE PARTY ACTION

    9/6/2013 Finance Director / Mayor Initial revenue bud

    9/3/2013 Finance Director / Mayor Budget Requestto Dept Hea

    9/17/2013 Dept Heads Budget requests

    Finance Director / Mayor

    justification for any

    increased in exces

    10/4/2013 Finance Director Initial draft of 2014 budge

    10/21/2013 Mayor Deliver 2014 Proposed B

    10/29/2013 Mayor Budget Works

    11/6/2013 Mayor Budget Works

    11/13/2013 Mayor Budget Works

    12/2/2013 Council Planned Adoption of2

    *Allworkshops to be held at 6pm in the Blue Room

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    MemorandumFire Departmen

    City of Maumelle, Arkansa

    To Mayor Michael Watson

    Maumelle City Council

    From: Chief Glenn

    Re: MWM October 8, 2013 Board Meeting Summary

    Date: October 17, 2013

    The MWM board discussed the following items at their regularly scheduled boa

    meeting:

    Financial statement; Revenue projections were off due to a wetter than n

    late summer.

    The water production and distribution operations are going smoothly. N

    problems in this reporting period, The new treatment processes have be

    successful, however the chemical treatment costs are much greater than b

    The TTHM regulations from EPA and ADEQ take effect soon. MWM's

    have substantially reduced the TTHM's in the system overall. During diit was again noted that many water utilities will likely have difficulty in

    the new testing requirements, thus violation notices. .MWM having take

    active approach will be beneficial to the utility in the long run,

    In the sewer treatment section, the system is running smoothly. Work w

    soon on updating a sewer lift station in the Osage Falls area. Sludge rem

    costs are still expensive, but options are limited regarding disposal.

    The legal paperwork regarding the Simpson's sewer issues have been su

    completed with the needed filings in the Pulaski county court to occur swork to relocate the sewer line on their property has already been compl

    allowing them to proceed with construction.

    No time lost accidents were reported for this month.

    With no further business, the board made a motion to adjourn.

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