Town of Springdale
Council Minutes
June 8, 2020
Work Shop
Roll Call:
Council Seat 1: Stefany Smith; Present
Council Seat 2: Kathy Fraley; Present
Council Seat 3: Elisanne McCutchen; Present
Council Seat 4: Harold Love; Present
Council Seat 5: Royce Lynch
Mayor Pro Tem: Stefany Smith
Workshop was called to order via live feed on Facebook Mayor Pro Tem Mrs. Smith stated that there is no comment as this is an active Council workshop. Work Shop started at 6 P.M. Discussion was held to Ordinances that are under review.
Workshop was closed due to issues with residents demanding to be present at 6:20 P.M.
Council Meeting
Roll Call:
Council Seat 1: Stefany Smith; Present
Council Seat 2: Kathy Fraley; Present
Council Seat 3: Elisanne McCutchen; Present
Council Seat 4: Harold Love; Present
Council Seat 5: Royce Lynch
Mayor Pro Tem: Stefany Smith
Mayor Pro tem Mrs. Smith opened the Council Meeting of June 8, 2020 in regular session at 7:01 P.M. this was also on live feed via Facebook.
Minutes:
Mrs. McCutchen made the motion to approve the minutes of May 26, 2020. Mrs. Fraley made the motion to second. Mayor Pro Tem Mrs. Smith called for the discussion to the motion on the table. Mayor Pro Tem Mrs. Smith called for the vote to the motion on the table after hearing no discussion. Motion carried by all present Council Members.
Executive Session:
Mayor Pro tem Mrs. Smith stated at this time Council members would be having an executive session for up to half an hour to discuss legal matter, employee issue and census. Regular Council meeting closed at 7:05. Mayor Pro Tem Mrs. Smith opened the regular Council Meeting back up at 7:22 P.M.
Council Measures and Proposals:
Planning Commission: No meeting held however possible next Planning Commission Meeting will be June 17th 7 P.M.
Troutman Steering Committee: No meeting has been held however potential meeting will be June 25th at 6 P.M. Mrs. McCutchen requested that a workshop be held prior to the next Council Meeting at 6 P.M.
Mayor Measures and Proposals:
Mayor Pro Tem Mrs. Smith placed on the agenda under New Business Resolution 20-16 Employee Oversight Committee
Correspondence:
Tri County Health Guide for reopen phase 3
MRSC
TIB SR-231
Email requesting Town Hall is a host site to have envelopes for Prescription drug returns
Guest Speaker:
Town Action:
Mayor Pro tem discussed that when the Chamber gave back the Parade and would no longer sponsorship the Showcase in the Park the Council needs to formally agree to be responsible for running this with subcommittees and the Monies received from the Showcase. Mrs. Fraley made the motion to accept this sponsorship. Mrs. McCutchen made the motion to second. Mayor Pro Tem Mayor Mrs. Smith called for discussion to the motion on the table. Mayor Pro Tem Mrs. Smith called for the vote to the motion on the table after hearing no discussion at the table, however discussion was held from member of the audience that demanded to attend the Council Meeting. Motion carried by all present Council members.
Mrs. McCutchen explained to the Council and Public that she had contacted Tri County Health pertaining to the Parade and Showcase pertaining to the COVID-19 issues. Tri County Health advised that they did not see how the Town would be able to do so following the recommendations from State Officials. Mrs. McCutchen is making the motion to officially cancel the Frontier Days Annual Parade and Showcase in the Park for 2020. Mrs. Fraley made the motion to second. Mayor Pro Tem Mrs. Smith called for the discussion to the motion on the table. A member of the audience voiced concerns over the Brothers Bar Annual Car Show that same weekend. Mayor Pro Tem Mrs. Smith stated that this was not the place for discussion of the public. Mayor Pro Tem Mrs. Smith called for the vote to the motion on the table. Motion carried by all present Council members.
MED-Project information was sent out to all Council Members via email prior to Council Meeting so they could research this proposal. Mr. Love made the motion to approve being an onsite host to give envelopes out to the public. Mrs. Fraley made the motion to second. Mayor Pro Tem Mrs. Smith called for the discussion to the motion on the table. Mayor Pro Tem Mrs. Smith called for the vote to the motion on the table after hearing no discussion from the Table. Motion carried by all present Council Members.
Mrs. McCutchen made the motion to approve the estimated Census for the Town of Springdale. Mr. Love made the motion to second. Mayor Pro Tem Mrs. Smith called for the discussion to the motion on the table. Mayor Pro Tem Mrs. Smith called for the vote to the motion on the table after hearing no discussion. Motion carried by all present Council Member.
Mayor Pro Tem Mrs. Smith handed out to Council Members the CARES ACT and that the Town would receive $25,000. Mrs. Fraley made the motion to apply for the relief. Mrs. McCutchen made the motion to second. Mayor Pro Tem Mrs. Smith called for the discussion to the motion on the table. No discussion from the table however once again the member of public voiced his concerns. Mayor Pro Tem Mrs. Smith called for the vote to the motion on the table after hearing no discussion from the table. Motion carried by all present Council Members.
Written Reports:
Public Works written report was given to Council members no action required.
Treasurer written report was given to Council Members as well as several Vision System reports on table for review and signature. Finance Committee meeting was scheduled for June 17th 1 P.M.
Troutman Steering Committee Mr. Love read the document that Troutman Estate Attorney dropped off prior to the Council Meeting. The Town will be receiving $1,152,971.29 as well as what the town has received in Land and vehicles. Mrs. McCutchen addressed that the property located next to Town Hall and Park is potentially being foreclosed on Mr. Renner informed the Clerk Treasurer of this and that he would be willing to take ten to eleven thousand for this property which in the past the steering committee was interested in this property to make a play ground area for the children. Mr. Kokinda interrupted stating he hoped that the Troutman Steering Committee was not just wanting to spend monies and not have rose colored glass on that property here in the Town do not go for the amount he was wanting. Clerk Treasurer stated that yes property was going for that amount with both water and sewer and electric on the property. Long discussion was held with Mr. Kokinda and the Council Members. Mrs. McCutchen stated that there would be a potential Troutman Steering Committee Meeting on June 25th at 6 P.M.
Old Business:
Clerk Treasurer stated that Ordinance Number was incorrect for the 2020 Fund Budget however at this time the Finance Committee and herself need to have a meeting. Mr. Love made the motion to table until June 22, 2020 Council Meeting. Mrs. Fraley made the motion to second. Mayor Pro Tem Mrs. Smith called for the discussion to the motion on the table. Mrs. Smith called for the vote to the motion on the table after hearing no discussion. Motion carried by all present Council Members.
Troutman Steering Committee issues were discussed earlier.
New Business:
Pro Tem Mayor Appointment for 6 months: Mrs. Fraley made the motion to nominate Mrs. Smith as Pro Tem Mayor. Mr. Love made the motion to second the nomination. Mrs. Smith stated she would accept this nomination. Mayor Pro Tem Mrs. Smith called for the appointment vote. Motion carried by all present Council Members.
Financial Committee Appointment 6 Months:
Mrs. Fraley nominated Mr. Love for the 6 month appointment. Mr. Lynch made the motion to second. Mayor Pro Tem Mrs. Smith called for the vote to appoint after Mr. Love agreed to the nomination. Motion carried by all present Council Members.
Mr. Lynch nominated Mrs. Fraley for the 6 month appointment. Mrs. McCutchen made the motion to second the nomination. Mayor Pro Tem called for the vote to appoint after Mrs. Fraley agreed to the appointment. Motion carried by all present Council members.
Utility Committee Appointment for 6 Months:
Mrs. Fraley nominated Mr. Lynch for 6 month appointment. Mrs. McCutchen made the motion to second the nomination. Mayor Pro Tem Mrs. Smith called for the vote to appoint after Mr. Lynch agreed to the appointment. Motion carried by all present Council Members.
Mr. Love nominated Mrs. McCutchen for 6 month appointment. Mr. Lynch made the motion to second the nomination. Mayor Pro Tem Mrs. Smith called for the vote to appoint after Mrs. McCutchen agreed to the nomination. Motion carried by all present Council members.
Mayor Pro Tem Mrs. Smith read for record Resolution 20-16 Employee Oversight Committee. Mr. Kokinda stated that this was not a legal committee discussion was being held out of order. Clerk Treasurer addressed that this is a legal advisory committee as he is aware as when he was a council member he also sat on the Marshal Oversight Committee. Mr. Kokinda stated Mr. Love you and Mrs. Fraley were not happy when Mr. Lynch did this previously and did not agree with the recommendations. Mr. Love stated yes this was correct. Mr. Albee asked if all the requests from Council to Mayor and/or Pro Tem Mayor on employees are advisory. Mrs. Fraley stated yes this was true. Mayor Pro Tem stated order at the table and to return to the agenda Public Comment will be open shortly. Mrs. Fraley made the motion to approve Resolution 20-16. Mr. Love made the motion to second. Mayor Pro tem Mrs. Smith called for the discussion to the motion on the table. Mayor Pro Tem Mrs. Smith called for the vote to the motion on the table after hearing no further discussion from the table. Motion carried by all present Council members.
Employee Oversight Committee Appointment 6 Months:
Mrs. McCutchen made the nomination of Mr. Lynch. Mr. Love made the motion to second the nomination. Mayor Pro Tem called for the vote to the nomination after Mr. Lynch agreed to the nomination. Motion carried by all present Council members.
Mr. Lynch made the nomination of Mrs. McCutchen. Mr. Love made the motion to second the nomination. Mayor Pro Tem Mrs. Smith called for the vote after Mrs. McCutchen agreed to the nomination. Motion carried by all present Council Members.
Public Comment:
Mayor Pro Tem Mrs. Smith opened the floor to public comment. After hearing no public comment Mayor Pro Tem Mrs. Smith closed the floor.
Bills and Payroll:
Mr. Love made the motion to pay the bills and payroll in the amount of $4,828.38 with check numbers 7292-7298 as well as voiding 7296. Mrs. McCutchen made the motion to second. Mayor Pro Tem Mrs. Smith called for the discussion to the motion on the table. Mayor Pro Tem Mrs. Smith called for the vote on the table. Motion carried by all present Council Members.
Adjournment:
Mrs. McCutchen made the motion to adjourn at 8:55. Mrs. Fraley made the motion to second. Mayor Pro Tem Mrs. Smith called for the motion to adjourn. Motion carried by all present Council Members.
Date this the 22nd Day of June 2020
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Mayor Pro Tem
Stefany Smith
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Attested Clerk Treasurer
Lisa Sheppard
