Ozark City Council Regular Session
March 11, 2019
5:30 p.m.

Mayor Hall opened the council meeting at 5:30 p.m. Present: Mayor Hall, Clerk Eveld, Attorney Kevin Barham, Alderpersons Nicely, Flanary, Anderson, Patterson, Meeker, & Holman. Pastor Troy Vaughn from Westpark Baptist church led the invocation and the Girl Scout Troop # 4263 led the Pledge of Allegiance.

A motion to approve the minutes as presented was made by Holman seconded by Meeker. On a roll vote, the following voted: Aye: Holman, Anderson, Meeker, Nicely, Flanary & Patterson. Meeker noted that the budget figures are different than the copy he has so Holman wanted to present those next meeting giving everyone time to look over the budget.

Department Heads:
Jody spoke first for the Street Department because he needed to leave for a meeting. He said the pocket park has been cleared of the rock and concrete and the plan is to sod the park tomorrow, weather permitting. He said he counted 34 street lights out and is calling those in for repair, and the lights at the tennis court have been not working. He said they relamped those and 4 poles in East Side park need repair.

Next Mayor Hall reported on the Community Center. There were 28 parties in February and the center received $2,255 in donations from OAYO, so those funds were spent on a ping pong table, an air hockey table, basketballs and a new hoop for the pool. Benches and a table were also purchased. Saturday, the center was used for a Make-a-Wish reveal party, which was nice. Susan Holman purchased a TV for the lobby to advertise events and specials. Jody added that a TV was added to the
community room also for meetings.

Next Cecil Zolliecoffer, Water Superintendent reported that he wants to have a water committee meeting to discuss PV Water because the pipes are old and need to be replaced. He has asked PV to pay for the lines, and the Ozark Water Department will lay the lines.

Next the grant easement needs approval. Cecil said the easements need cleaned up and that is why they are asking for this. There are several easements and the working are very vague. Patterson motioned to approve the grant easement, seconded by Flanary.

Police Chief Bramlett reported that the police department had worked 12 accidents, had 126 tickets and 129 warrants. Friday will be Run for the Fallen, and April 27 th would be the Drug Takeback program. He said that June 7 th would be the Shop with a Cop golf fundraiser.

Next Fire Chief Trotter reported that he had decided on a Pierce fire truck for the new station and this one is a freightliner. E1 bid high. This one bid out at $316K but with the discount would be $305,042.00.  He got bids on turnouts with cancer barrier for $3500 per set including helmet and boots. Monday someone will be there at the fire meeting to size the firemen. The department has had hands on training. Jason started reserve training for the Police department and on Thursday he and Jason will be in Heber Springs for recertification for HVAC and Plumbing. Feb 27 th Trotter received his asbestos certification. So far, the department has answered 104 calls.

Next Commissions:
Ruth Hoffman, chair of the Planning Commission said that Commission voted to rezone 110 E Commercial from C2 to R1. All were in favor to approve this rezone.

Next Aerial Nicely reported on the Parks and Recreation Committee. She said that Gar creek Bass Club is wanting a new doc at the park and wants on the agenda for the April council meeting. Signs for Veteran parking have been ordered and will be put up shortly.

Next Rex Anderson with Policy and Personnel reported that the committee met and discussed pay increases for Branda Atkinson and Grant Nicely. It was recommended Nicely receive at 5% increase and Brenda’s salary cap be raised to give her back the money taken away from her last year. Jody and Michael received training for the chemicals for the community center and Jody is working on getting certified in Flood Plains Administration. Anderson said increases will affect the budget and asked the department heads see where funding could be cut in their budgets for these raises. He said the Committee discussed weapons and wants to look over the policies of other cities and maybe the U of A for examples. Holman asked to go into executive session to discuss these raises. City attorney Barham warned that the only reason to go into executive session is to discuss promotion/demotions or hiring or firing of an employee. Holman said that with these increases she felt it was a promotion for Michael Brasseaux. She moved to go into executive session seconded by Patterson. On a roll vote, the
following voted: Aye: Holman, Anderson, Meeker, Nicely, Flanary & Patterson. Council left the room at 6:20 p.m. Council returned at 6:46 p.m. Anderson said that with the additional duties Brasseaux had assumed they need more information. Also, to clarify, Mr. Nicely was supposed to be in budget and needs a b budget adjustment and Branda needs cap raised.

A motion to table for the raises for Street department was made by Anderson seconded by Patterson. On a roll vote, the following voted: Aye: Holman, Anderson, Meeker, Nicely, Flanary & Patterson.

A motion to raise grants by 5% and raise Brenda’s Cap was made by Anderson seconded by Holman. On a roll vote, the following voted: Aye: Holman, Anderson, Meeker, Nicely, Flanary & Patterson.

Hall wants a budget committee. She will work on this.
Old Business:
Sick Bank Ordinance. The committee for Personnel and Policy will meet March 28 th at 5:00 p.m.

Ordinance 2019-8 Weapons

Anderson wants to study this another month. Patterson said that no weapons should be allowed in any city building unless you are policeman. City attorney Kevin barham will work this up.

Employee of the Month:
Mayor Hall announced that for the Community Center, Haddie Martin was chosen, For the Street department Kelly Oliver, for the Water Department Randy Ellis, for the Fire Department Jesse McDonner, and for the Police Department Grant Nicely.

CARDS
Jason with CARDS took the podium and discussed polycarts. He proposes every citizen gets a 96 Gallen polycart for an additional $1 per month per household. He said the carts have microchips so can be traced and located if stolen. Kevin Barham will draw up an ordinance. Patterson is opposed to picking up only items in the cart.

Ordinance 2019-9 Rezone 110 E Commercial.
Patterson motioned to read ordinance 2019-9 seconded by Flanary. On a roll vote, the following voted: Aye: Holman, Anderson, Meeker, Nicely, Flanary & Patterson. Attorney Barham read Ordinance 2019-9. Patterson moved to suspend rules and waive second and third reading and to read by title only. Holman seconded the motion. On a roll vote, the following voted: Aye: Holman, Anderson, Meeker, Nicely, Flanary & Patterson. Kevin read by title ordinance 2019-9. Motion to adopt was made by Holman seconded by Patterson. On a roll vote, the following voted: Aye: Holman, Anderson, Meeker, Nicely, Flanary & Patterson. Motion to adopt emergency clause was made by Holman seconded by nicely. On a roll vote, the following voted: Aye: Holman, Anderson, Meeker, Nicely, Flanary & Patterson.

Ordinance 2019-10 Water Customer Service Policy.
Kevin read 2019-10. Attorney Barham read Ordinance 2019-9.
Patterson moved to suspend rules and waive second and third reading and to read by title only. Holman seconded the motion. On a roll vote, the following voted: Aye: Holman, Anderson, Meeker, Nicely, Flanary & Patterson. Motion to adopt was made by Holman seconded by Patterson. On a roll vote, the following voted: Aye: Holman, Anderson, Meeker, Nicely, Flanary & Patterson.

Motion to adopt emergency clause was made by Holman seconded by nicely. On a roll vote, the following voted: Aye: Holman, Anderson, Meeker, Nicely, Flanary & Patterson.

Public Input:
Mr. Whiteaker had a list of things he would like to see changed such as the time of the council meeting, funding for A & P, committee members who receive a city check, and free water for the community center. He also wants a sound system for the council meetings and legal notices posted on line rather than in the local paper.
None a Motion to adjourn was made to Flanary seconded by Anderson. On a roll vote, the following voted:
Aye: Holman, Anderson, Meeker, Nicely, Flanary & Patterson. No Nays `Meeting adjourned at 7:39
p.m.

Passed and Approved this April 8th, 2019.