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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 18, 2010
7:00 P.M. – 7:12 P.M.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY HALL - #1 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met in Regular
Session on March 18, 2010 at the regular meeting place of the Council.
Mayor Fletcher delivered the invocation and led a standing audience in
the “Pledge of Allegiance” to the flag.
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, McCleary, Sansing, Ray, Rinker,
Twitty, and Howard answered roll call. Mayor Fletcher also answered ROLL
CALL declaring a quorum. PRESENT EIGHT (8), ABSENT (2).
Others present for the meeting were: City Attorney Robert Bamburg,
Director of Administration Jim Durham, Police Captain Kenny Boyd,
Assistant Finance Director Cheryl Erkel, Human Resource Director Jill
Ross, City Engineer Jay Whisker, CDBG Director Theresa Watson, Parks and
Recreation Director Kristen Griggs, Communications Director Tabby Hughes,
Mrs. Glenda Fletcher, Mrs. Marie Fletcher, Mrs. Addie Gibson, Mr. Jim
Moore, interested citizens, and members of the press.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
Mayor Fletcher presented the minutes of the regular City Council meeting
of March 4, 2010 for approval and/or correction at the next regularly
scheduled City Council meeting.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Howard that the minutes of the
Regular City Council Meeting of 18 February 2010 be APPROVED. MOTION
CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA: REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/POLICE DEPARTMENT
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to approve the Regular
Monthly Report for February 2010 regarding annual crime statistical
comparisons.
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/FIRE DEPARTMENT
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to approve the Regular
Monthly Report for February 2010 from the Jacksonville Fire Department,
which reflects a fire loss of $3,600.00 and a savings total of $717,499.00.
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, McCleary, Sansing, Ray, Rinker,
Twitty, and Howard voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
WATER DEPARTMENT:
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT:
FIRE DEPARTMENT: Request to accept bid roofing for Central Fire Station
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to accept the low bid
from Fraley Roofing in the amount $39,800.00 with funds to be drawn from
the General Fund. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, McCleary,
Sansing, Ray, Rinker, Twitty, and Howard voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 18, 2010
7:00 P.M. – 7:12 P.M.
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
STREET DEPARTMENT:
SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
PARKS & RECREATION:
PLANNING COMMISSION:
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GENERAL: a. Request to set public hearing for April 15 @ 7:00 p.m.
regarding the vacating and closing of Bertha Street
Mayor Fletcher announced that the request to set a public hearing has
been withdrawn at this time.
b. PRESENTATION: CDBG Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation
Report
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman McCleary that the CDBG
Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report be accepted and
approved as submitted.
Mayor Fletcher read the assessment of annual performance statement from
the report: “Overall, the City’s community development programs performed
commendably in assisting low-income homeowners make needed repairs to
their homes and providing suitable living environment. The gain in 2009
continues to offer positive projections for improved services to clients
in the remaining year of the five-year plan. As stated previously, the
greatest challenge lies in meeting the needs requested by the residents
of Jacksonville while each year our funding is limited.”
Mayor Fletcher commended Director Watson and her staff for their hard
work and contributions to the City.
At this time MOTION CARRIED.
APPOINTMENT(S):
ANNOUNCEMENT(S): Mayor Fletcher reminded everyone that they would receive
their Census forms in the mail soon.
He then encouraged citizens to sign up for the CodeRED program and
provide their cell phone numbers to the database.
Chief Vanderhoof addressed the issue of burning leaves, saying that the
policy is in keeping with the EPA, citizens cannot burn any product that
is not organic in nature. He added that if the Fire Department receives
a leaf burning complaint they will go to the address and have the fire
extinguished. He stated that the resident is asked to wait until the
wind changes direction and/or they are informed that they can put their
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 18, 2010
7:00 P.M. – 7:12 P.M.
leaves on the curb and the City will pick them up. He reiterated that
the current policy does allow for the burning of leaves and limbs if it
is not a nuisance.
Discussion ensued as the further consideration to adopt an ordinance to
prohibit any burning of limbs or leaves.
Mayor Fletcher encouraged resident to place their limbs and leaves at the
curb for City pickup.
ADJOURNMENT: Without objection, Mayor Fletcher adjourned the meeting at
approximately 7:12 p.m. MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully,
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Susan L. Davitt MAYOR GARY FLETCHER
City Clerk-Treasurer
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