Meeting Comments

2/9/2010	CITIZEN COMMENTS Joe Edwards, 2200 Highway 265, who owns three buildings on Old Missouri Road, said there is a lot of graffiti on the walls of these buildings and also the fuses have been pulled out of the fuse boxes this past week. Mr. Edwards asked that City Council consider amending the ordinance that forces an owner to repair the damage immediately. He needs additional time because of the power going into the building. He also asked that the Police Department help catch the people doing this.
1/26/2010	RECOGNITION BY MAYOR SPROUSE Mayor Sprouse announced that February 1-7, 2010, is “Drug Abuse Awareness Week”. In conjunction with this, Chief O’Kelley said this Saturday, February 6, 2010, the Police Department will be hosting a collection and disposal site for anybody who might have old or expired prescription drugs, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Police Department lobby.
1/26/2010	SHILOH MUSEUM VIDEO Shiloh Museum Director Allyn Lord presented a Public Service Announcement video put together by Ozark Film and Video free of charge.
1/26/2010	ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM UPDATE Perry Webb and Bill Rogers, Chamber of Commerce, presented a report on the Economic Development Program. (On file in the Clerk’s Office) Al Drinkwater, Senior Vice President of AERT, talked about AERT and a new product that will be sold at Sam’s Club stores. They have also come up with an agreement with Wal-Mart for recycling.
1/12/2010	CITIZEN COMMENTS Tom Smith, 106 Woodcliff Court, encouraged City Council to put the residential trash pick-up for the City of Springdale out for bid. Randy Pounders, 290 Chantilly Avenue, General Manager for Roll-Off Service, said he is aware that the contract with Waste Management for residential trash service is up for renewal. He is asking that City Council give Roll-Off Services a chance to bid on this service.
1/12/2010	RECOGNITION BY MAYOR SPROUSE Mayor Sprouse recognized the following people and employees of various departments responsible for providing a warming shelter for citizens during the very cold spell last week in Springdale. NWA Economic Development District Senior Center and Director Lori Proud Parks Department Building Inspection and Code Enforcement Departments Police Resource Officers Public Works Planning Department Mayor’s Office
12/8/2009	CITIZEN COMMENTS Barry Bryant, representative of Fellowship Bible Church, reported on a service event held October 3, 2009 where 350 members of the church partnered with the City of Springdale on various projects throughout the day. There was a total of 2,100 hours of labor offered within a one day period.
11/24/2009	CITIZEN COMMENTS Randy Mullikan announced a group of citizens in Springdale are holding a celebration called “Celebration Springdale” honoring the City of Springdale employees at no cost to the city. City Council members are invited to attend. It will be held at the Holiday Inn Convention Center. Bob Arthur, Chairman of this year’s Leadership Springdale Class, expressed his appreciation for the NWA Economic Summit put on a couple of weeks ago by the Springdale Chamber of Commerce. He felt like it was a very candid, challenging and convincing event. Kathy Blundell, Arts Center of the Ozarks, told of some of the holiday events going on this month at the Arts Center of the Ozarks.
11/10/2009	2009 POWER OF THE PROMISE AWARD FROM THE OZARK AFFILIATE OF THE SUSAN B. KOMEN FOUNDATION Parks and Recreation Director Rick McWhorter recognized Steve Cline and Springdale Chicks Fastball Softball Association who received the 2009 Power of the Promise Award from the Ozark Affiliate of the Susan B. Komen Foundation. “PANCREATIC CANCER AWARENESS MONTH” Mayor Sprouse presented a proclamation for “Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month”. Mary Katherine Wilson, whose parents were both diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this past June, handed out purple ribbons for people to wear and raise awareness that November is recognized as “Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month”. CITIZEN COMMENT Jackie Perry, 21365 Perry Road, brought attention to the Green Sustainable Movement that is coming across America, particularly Northwest Arkansas. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM UPDATE Perry Webb and Bill Rogers, Chamber of Commerce, presented a report on the Economic Development Program. (On file in the Clerk’s Office)
10/27/2009	POWER POINT PRESENTATION ON THE 5-YEAR MS4 STORM WATER PERMIT Patsy Christie gave a power point presentation on the 5-Year MS4 Storm Water Permit. She explained the history of the program and that the City's current permit expired January 31, 2009 and that the new permit would be effective August 1, 2009 through August 1, 2014. Ms. Christie explained that the City's Notice of Intent was due on November 20, 2009 and required the submittal of a Storm Water Management Plan. She reviewed the purpose and scope of the plan and the permit requirement to address the six minimum control measures. She explained that Best Management Practices were also required to implement the control measures with measurable goals and a rationale for how and why each BMP and measurable goals was selected. She reported that the responsibility for implementing the program had been assigned to the Planning and Community Development Division but that a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Team with representatives for Planning, Public Works, Parks and Recreation, Building Permit and Inspection, Code Enforcement, Museum, Library, Fire and Police had been established to facilitate implementation throughout the City. The time line for implementation over the next five year period was also presented.
10/27/2009	BUDGET MEETINGS Finance Chairman Stout announced that the first 2010 Budget meeting will be held Monday, November 2, 2009, at 6:00 p.m.
10/13/2009	PROCLAMATION – “METHAMPHETAMINE AWARENESS MONTH” Mayor Sprouse read a proclamation making the month of October 2009 “Methamphetamine Awareness Month” in the City of Springdale. PRESENTATION ON U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) $1 HOUSING PROGRAM Patsy Christie presented a slideshow on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) $1 Housing Program. HUD has a program called the $1 Homes Initiative which helps local governments to buy houses and foster housing opportunities for low and moderate income families and address their specific community needs by offering them the opportunity to purchase qualified HUD owned homes for a dollar. The families don’t get to buy the house for a $1 but the City gets to buy them for a $1. Don Hancock was complimented for the outstanding job he has done in getting these homes rehabilitated along with the help of several volunteers.
10/13/2009	LUTHER GEORGE GROVE STREET PARK Mayor Sprouse announced that there was a ribbon cutting and dedication for the newly expanded Luther George Grove Street Park on Grove Street. It has a new skate park and free Wi-Fi for people who want to use their computers.
10/13/2009	ANNOUNCEMENT The Thornbury Subdivision neighborhood will be holding National Night Out on Sunday, October 18, 2009, from 1 – 5 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend.
9/22/2009	SENIOR CITIZEN UPDATE Lori Proud, Director of the Senior Citizen Center, reported they now have taken over the John Powell Senior Center and have moved all the exercise equipment in there. They are partnering with the Springdale Library who is going to help them set up computers and train some of the seniors to become computer teachers. There will also be a library area where books can be checked out. Rides are provided to seniors between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. In July, 638 seniors were given rides; 2,180 seniors used the center for socialization; 1,626 ate a meal at the center and 3,519 meals were delivered to homebound seniors. CITIZEN COMMENTS Jackie Perry, 21365 Perry Road, reminded City Council of “Re-Discover Downtown Hidden Treasurers” a special event that will be held this Saturday, September 26, 2009. There are over 20 merchants that will be participating in the event and also a “Women on Wheels” parade.
9/22/2009	OPEN HOUSE FOR TWO CDBG HOUSES Patsy Christie announced that an open house will be held September 26 and 27, 2009, from 2 – 4 p.m., on two houses bought for $1.00 each and renovated and updated with funds from the Housing and Urban Development and Community Development Block Grant Housing Services Program. They are located at 212 Caudle Avenue and 2502 N. Jill Circle.
9/8/2009	RECOGNITIONS Mayor Sprouse recognized Boy Scout Troop #107. Ron Mynatt thanked City Council for allowing the Troop to be able to camp out and help clean at Lake Springdale along with the Illinois River Watershed Partnership group. CITIZEN COMMENTS Kathryn Birkhead, Director of Diversity and Inclusion for the Jones Center for Families, reminded City Council of “Re-Discover Downtown Hidden Treasurers” a special event that will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2009. This is a prelude to the visioning downtown Springdale event that will take place at the Jones Center on October 1st at 5:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend.
8/25/2009	CGI COMMUNICATIONS Noel Bastein, CGI Communications, was introduced to City Council. This week Mr. Bastein has been doing several videos of Springdale which will update the city’s virtual website tour. PLAY DAY UPDATE Parks and Recreation Director Rick McWhorter updated City Council on the first annual Play Day held on August 22nd at Murphy Park. It was estimated there were 1,500 – 1,800 people during the peak part of the afternoon. There were 16 different sponsors and 301 volunteers. CITIZEN COMMENTS Tiffany Birkenbine, 3009 Pagosa Street, commented on the breed specific legislation being considered for pit bulldogs. She is opposed to the new proposal. She presented model legislation from the American Kennel Club for council to review. Mayor Sprouse said this issue is going to be studied in the next few weeks and citizens will have opportunities to give input.
8/25/2009	CDBG COMMITTEE MEETING The CDBG Committee will meet on Thursday, August 27th at noon. COUNCIL COMMENTS Alderman Reed asked about the possibility of installation of a stop light at the intersection of Habberton and Highway 412.
8/11/2009	PRESENTATION ON COMMUNITY GARDENS PROGRAM Sara King announced there will be a meeting on September 3, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at the Jones Center to discuss the creation of a “Community Garden” in the City of Springdale. They hope to start a pilot garden sometime next year.
8/11/2009	ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM UPDATE Perry Webb and Bill Rogers, Chamber of Commerce, presented a report on the Economic Development Program. (On file in the Clerk’s Office) Ajay Malshe, Chief Technology Officer of NanoMech, talked about the company he created, Duralor, located in the new Technology Park.
7/28/2009	DEMONSTRATION Clayton Sedberry, Planning and GIS Coordinator, gave a demonstration of on-line mapping located on the City of Springdale website. CITIZEN COMMENTS Stephanie Vaughan, Chairman for Citizens for Future Springdale, invited citizens to a hometown meeting with Dr. Jim Rollins and the School Board on Thursday, August 6, 2009, at 6:00 p.m. at Pontiac Coffee House. Randy Bush asked that City Council consider adding speed tables in the Ross Street and Crestwood Avenue area due to high traffic and cars traveling at a high rate of speed. Darrell Donohew, 1305 Carlton, asked City Council to consider an ordinance restricting pit bulls in the City of Springdale. This request stems from an incident on July 22nd where his cat was attacked and killed by a pit bull dog.
7/28/2009	COUNCIL COMMENTS Council members asked that a meeting be held to discuss the apartment rental and the pit bull dog issues discussed earlier tonight
7/14/2009	WASTE MANAGEMENT REPORT Kevin Gardner, Waste Management, gave an update on new things happening at Waste Management. Springdale residents will now be able to purchase yellow and green bags from Fast-Trax, a convenience store on Shady Grove Road, Monday through Saturday, 6:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. and Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. They will try to find a northern location that will sell bags also. The Waste Management site on Emma Avenue will be closed effective August
7/14/2009	AIRPORT GRANT Wyman Morgan reported the Airport Commission had acquired 6.69 acres on the west side of the airport. The city received a grant from FAA to pay for 95% of the acquisition costs. Today he received a grant for the remaining 5% from the Arkansas Aeronautics Commission, paying for 100% of all costs of acquiring the property. PLAY DAY USA Alderman Jaycox thanked the following people for their help in offsetting costs associated with the August 22nd play date: Mullikan Ad Agency, Tyson Foods, Brunner and Lay, Griffin Company and LPL Financial.
6/23/2009	SPRING CREEK CLEAN-UP City Council was shown pictures during the clean-up of Spring Creek. The work has been completed.
6/9/2009	RECOGNITIONS BY MAYOR SPROUSE Mayor Sprouse recognized Mike Fohner and Tim Wiess, who are working with Arkansas Youth Development Collaborative which is a Department of Workforce Services program that provides job opportunities for at-risk kids. There are 61 agencies in the community involved in this program. The City of Springdale will put 22 kids to work which will be funded by Workforce Services.
5/26/2009	RECOGNITIONS BY MAYOR SPROUSE Mayor Sprouse recognized Ron Harris, who is with a non-profit organization known as “A Level Up”. The goal of this organization is to provide leadership, academic and life-skill development for students in school, grades six through college. Miguel Lopez and Tyra Eckwood talked about how this program has helped them. Mayor Sprouse announced that on August 22, 2009, there will be a play day at Murphy Park in conjunction with Playful City USA. CITIZEN COMMENTS Jackie Perry, 21365 Perry Road, announced that she attended the International Council of Shopping Center Convention in Las Vegas. She is asking that council work on making Springdale a better community. Ms. Perry also announced there will be a meeting on May 27, 2009, at 7:30 a.m., at Spring Street Grill to plan for a better Springdale and invited all to attend. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM UPDATE Perry Webb, President of the Chamber of Commerce, presented a report on the Economic Development Program. (On file in the Clerk’s Office)
5/12/2009	RECOGNITIONS BY MAYOR SPROUSE Mayor Sprouse recognized Don Hancock, CDBG Housing Coordinator, who reported that on May 2, 2009, about 50 city employees came out and worked on rehabbing two homes in Springdale. CITIZEN COMMENTS John Vister reported the 3rd Annual Emergency Preparedness Fair will take place Saturday, September 12, 2009, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 1101 McCollum Drive in Bentonville.
5/12/2009	ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS READ BY TITLE ONLY Alderman Core made the motion to read all Ordinances and Resolutions by title only Alderman Watson made the second. The vote: Yes: Reed, Core, Watson, Overton, Ford, Stout, Evans No: None Alderman Core made the 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 8, 9, 10, A & B, 12 A & B. Alderman Reed made the second. The vote: Yes: Core, Overton, Ford, Stout, Evans, Reed No: Watson
5/12/2009	BUDGET REDUCTION MEETING Mayor Sprouse called a meeting for Wednesday, May 27, 2009, at noon, to look at the proposed budget cuts for the 2009 City Budget.
4/28/2009	RECOGNITIONS BY MAYOR SPROUSE Mayor Sprouse recognized Jim Pierce who is retiring from the Springdale Building Inspection Department. He was employed by the Springdale Police Department for 20 years and then went immediately to work for the Code Enforcement Division where he worked almost 17 years Mayor Sprouse recognized Susan Young and Heather Marie Wells, employees of Shiloh Museum. They announced that Shiloh has been awarded the 2008 Museum of the Year by the Arkansas Museums Association. More then 33,200 people were served in 2008, the largest number of people served in the last ten years. The museum also received national recognition for the museum podcast and online program offerings including awards from the American Association of Museums and the Southeastern Museums Conference. They also received an award for the best adult and family educational program of the year for the new site “I-Tunes You”. CITIZEN COMMENTS James Shumate who works for the Arkansas Department of Health and is also a citizen of Springdale expressed concern with Animal Control in Springdale and animal bites not being reported appropriately. He is requesting that they start getting animal bite reports.
4/28/2009	COUNCIL COMMENTS Alderman Overton said there has been a couple of attacks by pit bull dogs recently and he feels like it is time for the City Attorney to draw up an ordinance to ban pit bulls from the City of Springdale. City Attorney Harper said there is a pending lawsuit on whether or not it is constitutional. He will check on it. Alderman Overton said we need to make sure there is stricter enforcement and quicker response by animal control. Mayor Sprouse announced free dental exams will be held May 8-9, 2009 at the Holiday Inn by local dentists.
4/14/2009	ANIMAL SERVICES DIVISION SUPERVISOR Mayor Sprouse introduced Brett Harris, the new Animal Services Division Supervisor, who just started working with the City of Springdale. He announced the new Animal Shelter hours. CITIZEN COMMENTS AND RECOGNITIONS BY MAYOR SPROUSE Alicia Demarest, Griffin Company Realtors announced there will be an area clean-up on Saturday, April 18th, around Huckleberry, James, Sisters and Powell Streets. This is a combined effort of the Metro Board of Realtors, City of Springdale and Springdale Chamber of Commerce. Mike Hicklin, Public Works Department, announced that on March 28, 2009, a group of volunteers gathered around Spring Creek and planted about 800 tree seedlings in observance of National Arbor Day. This was sponsored by the Illinois River Watershed Partnership. Public Works Director Sam Goade introduced Delia Hawk, Executive Director of Illinois River Watershed Partnership, who expressed her appreciation to city employees for all their help. Mayor Sprouse recognized Springdale Police Officers Mike Meadows and Jake Whorton for the work they did in detonating what appeared to be a pipe bomb at the Bank of America on Sunset Avenue. Allison Williams from the high school division of a Community for all Generations invited everyone to a community action forum that will be held April 23, 2009, at 5:30 p.m. at the Jones Center Chapel. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REPORT Perry Webb, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce, presented a report by Pizzuti Solutions on the research and analysis related to proposed development opportunities in Springdale. Using extensive retail market analysis, the report provides Springdale leaders with research and analyses intended to assist in the planning activities associated with more than 1,000 acres in and around Arvest Ballpark in southwest Springdale. The report outlines specific short-term tasks for moving proposed development opportunities forward. Mr. Webb also presented a summary of a study that identifies and quantifies recent factors that have affected sales and use tax revenues returned to the City of Springdale by the office of the Arkansas State Treasurer. The following results are those for which the results of the statistical analysis were relatively robust. - The Streamlined Sales Tax Project is related to 1.1 to 2.1 percent of the decline in Springdale sales tax revenues. - The relocation of the retailer Sam’s Club from Springdale to Fayetteville is related to between 6.0 percent to as much as a 20.7 percent of the observed decline in sales tax revenue accruing to the city. - The Pinnacle Promenade retail complex is related to between 5.0 and 23.2 percent of the decline in Springdale sales tax revenues. - The impact of operation of Arvest Park has an estimated positive impact on city sales tax collects of 3 percent of the decline. That is, operation of the ballpark offset the decline which would have been 3 percent greater. It is important to note that this result is preliminary and a better understanding of the impact of the ballpark will be possible with additional years of operation.
3/24/2009	RECOGNITIONS BY MAYOR SPROUSE Mayor Sprouse recognized Springdale Police Department Corporal Brian Bersi and District Court Bailiff Jerry Tedford for their work on March 18, 2009 when they took a loaded pistol and three knives from a defendant who was sentenced to jail that day in District Court. CITIZEN COMMENTS Katherine Birkhead, Jones Center for Families, updated City Council on a program called “Communities for all Generations”. The next action forum will be held April 23, 2009, at 5:30 p.m. RECOGNITION OF STEVE HARP, CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER Mayor Sprouse presented a plaque to Steve Harp in appreciation for his service on the Springdale Civil Service Commission for 23 years.
3/10/2009	RECOGNITIONS BY MAYOR SPROUSE Mayor Sprouse recognized Brett Shulte, Professor of Journalism at the University of Arkansas, and his Reporting I Class, who are covering tonight’s City Council meeting. Matt Tronzano, Kelly Kemp and Fadil Bayyari, Jones Center for Families representatives, talked to City Council about Spring Break activities and other events that will be held in the upcoming weeks. They want to continue the partnership they have with the City of Springdale. CITIZEN COMMENTS Ron Mynett was present at Council to advocate the City of Springdale cleaning out Spring Creek and Clear Creek. Several people were present at Council to discuss Ozark Regional Transit cutting the Bus 43 Route. They were very concerned with not having rides to and from work and other places in the city. A lot of them said this is their only transportation. They were asking that the City of Springdale not cut funding to Ozark Regional Transit and also asked when the route would be cut. Mayor Sprouse told them they would need to talk to Phil Pumphrey, Director of Ozark Regional Transit, regarding when the route would be cut. Alderman Stout explained that funding was not cut to Ozark Regional Transit; it was just not increased in this year’s budget. Mr. Pumphrey makes the decision on bus routes and how the money is going to be allocated. He suggested the riders talk to Mr. Pumphrey about this. Mayor Sprouse said the City is going to continue to look for ways for funding but with the city’s budget this year there are a lot of hard decisions that will have to be made. Alderman Jaycox asked that within the next 30 days the Mayor and City Council research and talk to residents and Mr. Pumphrey about these issues and try to come up with some sort of solution to this problem. A Finance Committee meeting will be held at 5:00 p.m. before the March 24, 2009 City Council meeting.
3/10/2009	COUNCIL COMMENTS Alderman Overton said he has been receiving calls regarding graffiti on buildings. He would like Code Enforcement to follow up and take action as quickly as possible on cleaning the graffiti up. Building Official Mike Chamlee said his department turns graffiti cases over to the Police Department. Chief O’Kelley said there are some legal problems with cleaning up private property and they have also had a little trouble finding property owners.
2/24/2009	RECOGNITIONS BY MAYOR SPROUSE Roger Hernandez, Manager of Wendy’s Restaurant in Springdale, was commended by Mayor Sprouse for saving the life of a patron who was choking on her food by performing the Heimlich. Mayor Sprouse publicly thanked Joe Edwards who has donated equipment to the City for the new proposed skate park which is worth over $75,000.00.
2/24/2009	STREET BOND REPORT BY STAFF ENGINEER BEN PETERS Ben Peters reported on the progress of the Wagon Wheel Project, Phase I, and the Southern Corridor Project, Turner to Highway 265. The Wagon Wheel Road Project was broken into four phases of construction in the amount of $4,713,025. The schedule was 450 days. There have been eight change orders on the project since inception increasing the amount $11,962. Forty days were added to the contract as part of the change orders. As of January 30th, Sweetser has completed about 4.2 million dollars worth of work, leaving about $500,000 of work to complete. The revised completion date after the change orders was February 8, 2009. The project is officially behind schedule. They are looking at substantial completion the second week of March. There is $750.00 a day penalty for the contractor. The Southern Corridor Project, from Turner to Highway 265, was broken into three phases of construction in the amount of $3,600,000. The schedule was 635 days. Two change orders have been approved on this project for an increase of $15,000. Currently, no additional time has been added to this contract. As of December 22nd, Sweetser has completed $2,168,000 leaving $1.5 million work of work remaining. The substantial completion date on this project is March 13, 2009. It is anticipated this project will not be completed until the middle of April.
2/10/2009	Oletha Gillean, 101 W. Edmondson, reported the city put a new sewer line along Turner and across her yard. The contractor broke her water line, but repaired it and replaced the driveway. When the water meter was moved in she incurred some damage which cost her $800.00 to repair. She feels like a portion of this cost should be shared with the city. Stephanie Vaughan, Chairman for Citizens for Future Springdale, invited City Council and Department Heads to attend a town hall meeting at Pontiac Coffee House on Thursday, March 12, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. Perry Webb, Chamber of Commerce, presented a report on Springdale’s economy and progress during the tough times. He reported through a very active partnership, the City’s $400,000 contribution to the Chamber’s economic development initiatives over the last five years has enabled Springdale to maximize its investments in this area. Because the City’s contribution to economic development is less than 20 percent of the Chamber’s economic development budget, it is imperative to recognize the need for an ongoing partnership between the two entities. The Chamber is appreciative of the City’s contribution and sees this as a way to maximize benefit with the least amount of public dollar use. Private enterprise will always experience greater success and have more capability than a publicly funded initiative.
2/10/2009	ICE STORM REPORT Mayor Sprouse reported on the recent ice storm that hit the City of Springdale on January 27, 2009. Proposals for bids on debris removal were distributed this afternoon. Bids are due in by 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 12th and then hopefully there will be a recommendation for the City Council on Friday, February 13th to consider a contract. If there is approval, then hopefully work will begin the following Monday. Mayor Sprouse complimented city employees on the way they have stepped up to help get through this ice storm in so many areas. The local churches, school groups, civic groups and citizens of the City of Springdale have helped so much and have helped one another.
2/10/2009	PROPOSED - EMERGENCY CLAUSE TO BE ADDED TO ORDINANCE NO. 4291 (AMENDING SECTION 2-127 OF THE SPRINGDALE CODE OF ORDINANCE; AMENDING THE POWERS OF THE PUBLIC FACILITIES BOARD) Alderman Jaycox explained she was not at the January 29, 2009 meeting and she did not understand some of the wording in Ordinance No. 4291 that was adopted that night. After discussion it was decided to not vote on the emergency clause. The Ordinance will be referred back to the Ordinance Commission to review some of the language in paragraph (c) regarding spending from the Capital Maintenance Account.
2/10/2009	CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION APPLICANTS Wyman Morgan reported that after advertising for Civil Service Commission applicants, they received one applicant by the deadline and one after the deadline. Alderman Overton recommended both applicants be interviewed at a personnel committee meeting which will be set at a later date. COUNCIL COMMENTS Alderman Overton encouraged City Council to drive by 3653 and 2983 Wagon Wheel Road where the owners are complaining about problems with the construction project and their homes. PUBLIC MEETING – MASTER TRAIL PLAN Alderman Core announced that a public meeting will be held on February 26, 2009, from 11 -2 and 4-7 in the council chambers to discuss the Master Trail Plan. ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS Mayor Sprouse announced that he is appointing Rick Evans and Jesse Core to serve on the Advertising and Promotion Commission.
1/29/2009	Dean Bitner, President of the Springdale Firefighters Association, said he is representing approximately 105 members in the City of Springdale. He told city council that there are a number of city employees right now are eligible for and are receiving government welfare benefits. We are now in very dire circumstances with the cost of living going up, a minimal cost of living raise last year and the proposal for no raise this year. He presented a city employees payroll direct deposit slip showing his expenses and how he barely makes enough and is receiving welfare benefits. He asked council to consider look at cutting the budgeted amounts for Ozark Regional Transit and the Chamber of Commerce or at least hold off on voting on their funding tonight until they know exactly where the money will be used. He encouraged council to take the lower paid people and give them a one time increase or do something better than what is being proposed.
11/25/2008	Phil Pumphrey, Director of Ozark Regional Transit, introduced Matthew Daniels who spoke for riders who use the bus system. He asked that City Council continue to help fund Ozark Regional Transit for the services they provide in the City of Springdale.
10/28/2008	Jim Conner, Incoming President of the Northwest Arkansas Homebuilders Association, and Darrin Riggins, Springdale Builder, asked that City Council reconsider the driveway slope ordinance because it is creating a lot of hardship for the builders in the area as well as home owners.
10/14/2008	Chuck Redding, who owns several houses in the City of Springdale, commended the City of Springdale, especially the Public Works Department, for the job well done in cleaning up the City of Springdale after the recent storm.
9/23/2008	Larry Self, 608 Maple Drive, presented pictures of Maple Drive that is badly in need of repair. He cannot find where this street is on the list of streets that need to be improved. He asked council to consider fixing this street.
9/23/2008	Matthew Daniels, President of the National Federation of the Blind of Northwest Arkansas, announced that a blindness awareness walk at Har-Ber High School will begin at 8:30 a.m. on October 11, 2008. Also, Mr. Daniels asked that council consider adding back some bus routes to the Ozark Regional Transit System.
9/23/2008	Earl Baker, 6749 Wells Circle, asked that more information be put together on the proposed I-540 Interchange for citizens to read about and also that council consider leaving the decision up to the voters on whether or not it should be constructed.
9/9/2008	Ed Gillean stated when he picked up his packet to run for City Council he understood that a person was required to get permission to put up signs on people’s property.
8/12/2008	Joe Sherry, 4496 Parsons Road, presented pictures of weeds growing along Emma Avenue.
7/22/2008	Matthew Daniels reminded the public that there are Braille and large print agendas in the back of the council chambers for the public to use.
7/8/2008	Ron Mynatt, Callahan Mountain Road, told the City that Lake Springdale is a pending liability. The berm is leaking and eroding away very quickly. He also asked that City Council work towards getting the trails built around Springdale. Mayor Van Hoose said the city staff is aware of the lake situation and is working on it.
6/24/2008	Jack Young expressed concern with the senior citizen building in Springdale. He asked that the City of Springdale contribute additional money to help pay for utilities and other bills.
6/24/2008	Jackie Perry, 21365 Perry Road, asked that City Council consider expanding the new highways that are being built to include bicycle paths along these new highways.
5/13/2008	Walt Lassiter, Julio Road, reported he complained at the March 11, 2008 City Council meeting that the City of Springdale had not responded to code violation complaints by his neighbor against property located between the addresses of 3448 and 3263 Butterfield Coach Road. Progress has been made but some of the junk and tires remain. This has been going on for over a year. He has learned from city officials that some junk is allowed in agricultural zoned areas but not in residential zoned areas. He does not follow this thinking because an eyesore is an eyesore regardless of where you are at. Everyone in Springdale should be required to follow the same rules. He said he has called on City Council to change the ordinance that permits this sort of abuse and require property owners to remove anything that is unsightly, unsanitary or anything that may cause a distraction to drivers on the streets.
4/8/2008	Dean Bitner, President of the Springdale Firefighters Association, expressed his appreciation to City Council on their selection process for the new Civil Service Commission member, Debra Broyles.
4/8/2008	Lowell Weatherby, who has family in Springdale, commented on the Dotson Memorial Building located at the corner of Pleasant and Emma Avenue, that is scheduled to be torn down in June of 2008. This building is on the historical registry and they would like to see the building saved. They would appreciate any help from the City. Others that spoke in favor of saving the building were other family members Jan Allen Judy, Sam Allen and Cecilia Seay.
3/11/2008	Walt Lassiter, Julio Road, feels like the City of Springdale has not responded to code violation complaints by his neighbor against property located between the addresses of 3448 and 3263 Butterfield Coach Road.
1/8/2008	Beverly Loomis, 3954 Salsbury, expressed concern with the construction on Walnut Grove Road. She was driving down the road and ran over debris in the road which punctured her tire and bent the rim on her car. She has been trying to talk with a representative with the construction company and has not received any satisfaction. Mayor Van Hoose informed Ms. Loomis to turn over the information to his office and it will be turned over to the City Attorney’s office for investigation.
11/27/2007	Laurie Watkins, 1506 Backus, expressed concern with the procedures the Police Department uses regarding break-ins. Fingerprints are not taken unless there is over $5,000 worth of items stolen. Ms. Watkins encouraged people to contact the Police Department about preventive measures they can take to prevent break-ins in this community.
11/27/2007	Wayne Vanhook, 947 June Drive, encouraged City Council to not use Capital Improvement Funds to balance the 2008 Budget. He said this is not what was promised to the people in 1992 when the penny sales tax was passed.
11/13/2007	Luther Patton, representative of Happy Bays Car Wash located at 3681 W. Sunset, asked for clarification on the temporary sign ordinance.
10/23/2007	Swagg Gunther, 909 S. Thompson, asked that City Council consider accepting other materials to use for banners in the City of Springdale. He was cited for a banner last week and asked for some leniency and understanding on some of the sign issues like maybe allowing one banner. Mayor Van Hoose told Mr. Gunther to present the proposed changes to the ordinance he would like to see and then give it to his City Council representative.
9/25/2007	Carol Kendrick, owner of Magnolia Gardens, told City Council that construction along the north side of Huntsville Avenue has caused more damage to the Magnolia Gardens property than projected. There is a dying tree and another expensive one at risk. Their business is dependent on curb appeal and the construction has left a mess on both the southern corridor and the main entrance to Magnolia Gardens. She asked that the City consider putting in a concrete retaining wall and curb to be constructed in the near future along the contracted border to preserve the remaining trees and reduce the effect of erosion on their property. Alderman Watson suggested Mrs. Kendrick contact him about getting this item on the agenda for the Bond Committee.
5/22/2007	Steven Lewandowski, Griffin Company Realtors, said he understood that City Council will be looking at possible properties to be purchased for a city park. Griffin Company would like to offer their property located at 4497 Hylton Road, at a price of $35,000 per acre.
4/24/2007	There were several citizens in attendance who spoke in favor of the City of Springdale installing a stoplight at the intersection of Highway 71B and Arapaho Street. Those who spoke in favor were: Carrie Coburn, Bruno Paulino, Don Pitts, Terry Gunnels, Bill Wright, Gerald Johnston, James Skelton and Joe Edwards. Alderman Overton asked that the Street and Capital Improvement Committee reconsider installation of a stoplight at their next Capital Improvements meeting.
3/27/2007	Dale Jernigan, 1407 Jean Street, asked that Council consider an ordinance prohibiting the pit bull breed of dogs in the City of Springdale.
2/13/2007	Cliff Bowers, 2014 Monitor Road, asked what plans the City of Springdale has for Monitor Road.
1/9/2007	Walt Lassiter, Julio Road, commented regarding police protection on Julio Road. He asked that he be able to meet with Mayor Van Hoose and Alderman Overton on this matter.
1/9/2007	Paul Willlis, 4662 Stonecrest, asked that City Council reconsider making Wagon Wheel Road a Boulevard instead of the proposed five lane corridor. There were several residents from the area in attendance who stood up and showed support for this proposal. The primary issues for the change are safety, slowing down traffic and protection of property values.
12/12/2006	Margie Kendrick commented on the proposed ordinance regarding vehicles being parked in yards.
11/14/2006	PRESENTATION OF PROPOSED SITE PLAN FOR THE BASEBALL PARK BY MARTIN DINITTO, HOK ARCHITECTS Martin DiNitto, HOK Architects, presented the proposed site plan for the Baseball Park to be located at the southwest corner of Watkins Avenue and South 56th Street. They hope to have the site construction documents and have the first bid package on that on January 24, 2007. The bid package for the main ballpark will come out April 9, 2007.
11/14/2006	Public Works Director Sam Goade recognized several city employees who have been working extra hours to light Murphy Park up for Christmas.
11/14/2006	Police Chief O’Kelley announced that the Springdale Police Department now has seven new recruits from the Police Academy. Springdale won an award in three categories: academics, firearms and fitness.
11/14/2006	Alderman Dotson asked that City Attorney Harper look at the Ordinance the City of Rogers is looking at adopting concerning illegal aliens and check into whether or not the City of Springdale can adopt it.
10/24/2006	SPRINGDALE PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL PARK DESIGN INPUT SESSIONS Mayor Van Hoose announced that HOK Architects have scheduled a series of community design input meetings for the Springdale Professional Baseball Park. The dates and times are as follows: Thursday, November 2nd, 6:00 P.M. – Art Center of the Ozarks Friday, November 3rd, 7:30 A.M. – City Hall Friday, November 3rd, 11:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. – City Hall
10/24/2006	The owners of the Pride of Texas Carnival asked City Council to consider changing the new Ordinance regarding carnivals to allow the permit to be for 10 days. That way it gives the carnival two weekends. The permit is now for seven days.
10/24/2006	DISCUSSION OF THE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS AT CARLEY ROAD AND OAKLAWN FOR THE SOUTHERN CORRIDOR Alderman Watson, Bond Committee Chairman, opened up discussion on the intersection improvements at Oaklawn and Carley Road (the Southern Corridor). Alderman Watson explained he feels like the Bond Committee sometimes gets caught up with land acquisitions and does not have time to review plans of the corridors maybe as thoroughly as they should. The intersection of Oaklawn and Carley Road is one of those intersections. The question was raised is it better to widen Oaklawn west of Carley Road, where we are impacting residents on both sides of Oaklawn or would it be better to wait until it crosses east of Carley Road and gets into an open pasture and then begin the expansion from three lane to five lane on the east side of Carley Road. Alderman Watson said the Bond Committee wanted to bring the intersection to the attention of the full Council to make sure that the design proposed is the one we want to go forward with before we start acquiring property. City Engineer Ben Peters explained intersections are where bottlenecks always are so you always want more lanes at the intersection than you do in the straight areas. Widening the intersection is just good engineering practice. The project has already been designed and is ready to go to bid. After considerable discussion and remarks by Aldermen it was decided to leave the design of the intersection as it has been designed. Alderman Watson asked that the Council and Bond Committee be provided with the designs of the Bond Projects.
10/10/2006	Kathleen Burkhead, speaking on behalf of the Jones Center, invited City Council to attend a new film on the Marshall Islands to be shown Monday, October 16th, at 7:00 p.m. at the Jones Center.
10/10/2006	Mayor Van Hoose announced that Chief Building Official Otto Potter resigned from the Buildings Department on Monday, October 9, 2006. Mike Chamlee will be the Acting Building Official until his replacement is hired.
9/12/2006	ADDITIONAL STAFF NEEDED FOR THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE Police Chief O’Kelley was asked by City Council to get a cost estimate for Springdale Police Officers to assist the City of Fayetteville during the three day event of Bikes, Blues and Bar-B-Que before the amount is approved.
8/8/2006	PROPOSED RESOLUTION OF INTENT REGARDING THE BASEBALL STADIUM PROJECT Mayor Van Hoose announced this item is postponed until a later date.

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