COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF MAYFLOWER
CITY CENTER COURT ROOM 

 

JUNE 28, 2022

 Mayor Randy Holland called the meeting to order in the City Center/Police Department Building at 7:00 p.m.  Answering roll call were:  Will Elder, Mark Hickman, Brian Williams, Zach Jeffery and Jennifer Massey.  Stacin Dawson was absent.

Brian Williams made a motion to accept the minutes of the May 24^th regular council meeting as written.  Will Elder seconded the motion, and all members voted aye on voice vote.

Zach Jeffery made the motion, with a second by Brian Williams to accept the May financial statements.  Voting was as follows:  Will Elder, aye; Mark Hickman, aye; Brian Williams, aye; Zach Jeffery, aye; and Jennifer Massey, aye.  Motion carried unanimously.

RESOLUTION 2022-09 (Redistricting Wards):  Brian Williams made the motion to adopt Resolution 2022-09.  Jennifer Massey seconded the motion.  Resolution 2022-09, establishing the newly annexed area to be included in Ward 1, was read by title only by City Attorney Dustin Chapman.   Voting to adopt Resolution 2022-09 was as follows:   Will Elder, aye; Mark Hickman, aye; Brian Williams, aye; Zach Jeffery, aye; and Jennifer Massey, aye.  Motion carried unanimously.

REPORTS:  Mayor Holland reported that the City of Mayflower is being awarded $1.57 million, by Judge Baker and the Faulkner County Quorum Court from the county ARPA Funds, to be used for the wastewater treatment project.  A thank you letter sent to that body was read in open meeting.

Reports from Fire, Water and Wastewater, Street Department, Building Inspector’s Office, and Code Enforcement are attached herewith and made a part of these minutes.

ANNOUNCEMENT:

The next regular council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday July 26, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.

 The next planning commission meeting is scheduled for Tuesday July 12, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.

Zach Jeffery made a motion, with a second by Brian Williams to adjourn.  All members voted aye by voice vote.

 

MAY 24, 2022

 Mayor Randy Holland called the meeting to order in the City Center/Police Department Building at 7:00 p.m.  Answering roll call were:  Will Elder, Stacin Dawson, Mark Hickman, Zach Jeffery and Jennifer Massey.  Brian Williams was absent.

Zach Jeffery made a motion to accept the minutes of the April 26^th regular council meeting as written.  Will Elder seconded the motion, and all members voted aye on voice vote.

Jennifer Massey made the motion, with a second by Zach Jeffery to accept the April financial statements.  Voting was as follows:  Will Elder, aye; Stacin Dawson, aye; Mark Hickman, aye; Zach Jeffery, aye; and Jennifer Massey, aye.  Motion carried unanimously.

RESOLUTION 2022-06 (Animal Control Vehicle):  City Attorney Dustin Chapman read Resolution 2022-06 by title only.  Jennifer Massey made the motion, with a second by Zach Jeffery, to adopt Resolution 2022-06.  Voting to adopt Resolution 2022-06 was as follows:   Will Elder, aye; Stacin Dawson, aye; Mark Hickman, aye; Zach Jeffery, aye; and Jennifer Massey, aye.  Motion carried unanimously.

RESOLUTION 2022-07 (Claiming ARPA Funds):  Resolution 2022-07, was read by title only by City Attorney Dustin Chapman.  Mark Hickman made the motion to table Resolution 2022-07 until a workshop meeting could occur allowing the Council to have a better understanding of the American Rescue Plan Act “ARPA”.  It was seconded by Zach Jeffery and voting was as follows:  Will Elder, abstain; Stacin Dawson, aye; Mark Hickman, aye; Zach Jeffery, aye; and Jennifer Massey, aye.  Motion carried with four (4) ayes and one (1) abstain. A workshop meeting will be held August 23^rd at 5:00 p.m.

RESOLUTION 2022-08 (Purchase LPXDT Vacuum Excavator):  Resolution 2022-08, was read by title only by City Attorney Dustin Chapman.  Zach Jeffery made the motion to adopt Resolution 2022-08.  It was seconded by Jennifer Massey and voting was as follows:  Will Elder, aye; Stacin Dawson, aye; Mark Hickman, aye; Zach Jeffery, aye; and Jennifer Massey, aye.  Motion carried unanimously.

2021 LEGISLATIVE AUDIT:  The Council acknowledged they had received copies of the 2021 Legislative Audit and was pleased with the “no findings” report.

 REPORTS:  Mayor Holland reported that the railroad overpass is 80% complete with the projected completion date to be April 2023.

Reports from Fire, Water and Wastewater, Street Department, Building Inspector’s Office, and Code Enforcement are attached herewith and made a part of these minutes.

ANNOUNCEMENT:

The next regular council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday June 28, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.

 The next planning commission meeting is scheduled for Tuesday June 14, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.

Zach Jeffery made a motion, with a second by Jennifer Massey to adjourn.  All members voted aye by voice vote.

 

 

APRIL 26, 2022

Mayor Randy Holland called the meeting to order in the City Center/Police Department Building at 7:00 p.m.  Answering roll call were:  Will Elder, Brian Williams, Zach Jeffery and Jennifer Massey.  Stacin Dawson and Mark Hickman were absent.

Jennifer Massey made a motion to accept the minutes of the March 22^nd regular council meeting as written.  Brian Williams seconded the motion, and all members voted aye on voice vote.

Zach Jeffery made the motion, with a second by Brian Williams to accept the March financial statements.  Voting was as follows:  Will Elder, aye; Brian Williams, aye; Zach Jeffery, aye; and Jennifer Massey, aye.  Motion carried unanimously.

RESOLUTION 2022-04 (Selling Nissan Xterra):  City Attorney Dustin Chapman read Resolution 2022-04 by title only.  Brian Williams made the motion, with a second by Jennifer Massey, to adopt Resolution 2022-04.  Questions asked were: Does this vehicle have to be put up for auction and is $800.00 the salvage value of the vehicle.    Answered by Attorney Chapman was no, because of the value of the vehicle it does not have to be listed for auction and yes, that is the salvage value.  Voting to adopt Resolution 2022-04 was as follows:   Will Elder, aye; Brian Williams, aye; Zach Jeffery, aye; and Jennifer Massey, aye.  Motion carried unanimously.

RESOLUTION 2022-05 (Signature Authority):  Resolution 2022-05, authorizing signature authority, a requirement for obtaining funding from ANRC, was read by title only.  Brian Williams made the motion to adopt Resolution 2022-05.  It was seconded by Zach Jeffery and voting was as follows:  Will Elder, aye; Brian Williams, aye; Zach Jeffery, aye; and Jennifer Massey, aye.  Motion carried unanimously.

ANIMAL CONTROL VEHICLE:  Police Chief Doug Hunter addressed the Council regarding the need for an animal control vehicle.  He stated that a vehicle suitable for that department could not be located for the $10,000 budgeted amount.  At this time a vehicle has not be located but asked the Council to verbally commit to a higher amount.  Brian Williams made the motion to allow the Chief to spend up to $22,000 from the General Fund for an animal control vehicle with a resolution to be prepared and presented for approval at the next council meeting.  Jennifer Massey seconded the motion and Will Elder, aye; Brian Williams, aye; Zach Jeffery, aye; and Jennifer Massey, aye.  Motion carried unanimously.

Mayor Holland reported that he is working with A. J. Gary and ADEM (Arkansas Department of Emergency) to obtain a new tornado siren.

Mayor Holland also reported that a Faulkner County Infrastructure Meeting is being held on Tuesday, May 10^th at 6:15 p.m.

Treasurer Crystal Hatfield reported that currently the City of Mayflower has received $495,369.00 in ARP (American Rescue Plan) funding.    She stated that guidelines for spending continue to change but currently one of the things it can be spend on is infrastructure.

REPORTS:  Reports from Fire, Water and Wastewater, Street Department, Building Inspector’s Office, and Code Enforcement are attached herewith and made a part of these minutes.

ANNOUNCEMENT:

The next regular council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday May 24, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.

 The next planning commission meeting is scheduled for Tuesday May 10, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.

Zach Jeffery made a motion, with a second by Brian Williams to adjourn.  All members voted aye by voice vote.