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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 17, 2014
7:00 P.M. – 7:06 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 July 17, 2014 at the regular meeting place of the City
Council. Alderman Bolden delivered the invocation and Mayor Fletcher led
a standing audience in the “Pledge of Allegiance” to the flag.
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Bolden, Sansing, Ray, Mashburn, Traylor,
Twitty, Robinson, and Howard answered ROLL CALL. Mayor Fletcher also
answered ROLL CALL declaring a quorum. Aldermen McCleary was absent.
PRESENT NINE (9), ABSENT (1).
Others present for the meeting were: City Attorney Robert Bamburg, City
Engineer Jay Whisker, Finance Director Cheryl Erkel, Public Works
Director Jim Oakley, Police Chief Kenny Boyd, Fire Chief Alan Laughy,
CDBG Director Theresa Watson, IT Director Scott Rothlisberger, 911
Director Tabby Hughes, Patrick Thomas, Planning Commissioner Jim Moore,
Roberta Bob Stroud, Roberta Bonham, Johnny Simpson, Keith Webber,
Alderman Elect Tara Smith, interested citizens, and members of the press.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
Mayor Fletcher presented the minutes of the regular City Council meeting
of July 3, 2014 for approval and/or correction at the next regularly
scheduled City Council meeting.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Alderman Howard moved, seconded by Alderman Ray that the minutes of the
regular City Council meeting of 19 June 2014 be APPROVED. MOTION
CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA: REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/POLICE DEPARTMENT
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Howard to approve the Regular
Monthly Report for June 2014 regarding annual crime statistical
comparisons.
Code Enforcement for June 2014
Assigned Calls 117
Self-Initiated Calls 532
Follow ups 350 Basketball Goals 38
Meetings/Court Hearings 133 Structures Inspected 11
Citations/Warnings Issued 10 Rental Properties Inspected 7
Notices/Letters Written 139 Properties Red Tagged 1
Vehicles Tagged 5 Search Warrants Served 0
Vehicles Towed 0 Structures Rehabbed 0
Lots posted 65 Structures Condemned 0
Signs removed 165 Houses Demolished by City 0
Trash cans tagged 84 Houses Demolished by Owner 0
Parking Violations 24
Grass Letters 94
Grass Mowed 70
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 17, 2014
7:00 P.M. – 7:06 P.M.
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/FIRE DEPARTMENT
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Howard to approve the regular
monthly report for June 2014 from the Jacksonville Fire Department,
reflecting an estimated fire loss of $39,000.00 and a savings total of
$452,000.00.
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Howard to approve the regular
monthly report for June 2014.
PERMITS/LICENSE ISSUED INSPECTIONS PERFORMED
Building Permits 15 Building Inspections 23
Business Licenses 6 Electrical 23
Plumbing 38
HVACR 14
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/ANIMAL CONTROL DEPARTMENT
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Howard to approve the regular
monthly report for June 2014.
ADOPTION FEES/FINES $1,935.00
CONTRIBUTIONS 785.00
TOTALS $2,720.00
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Bolden, Sansing, Ray, Mashburn, Traylor,
Twitty, Robinson, and Howard voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
WATER DEPARTMENT:
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENTS:
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
STREET DEPARTMENT:
PARKS & RECREATION:
PLANNING COMMISSION:
GENERAL: a. Setting a public hearing regarding signalization at Main and
Bailey Streets
Alderman Bolden moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to set a public hearing
for the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting of August 7, 2014
at 7:00 p.m. regarding the signalization at Main and Bailey Streets.
In response to a question from Alderman Traylor, Mayor Fletcher stated
that the public hearing would address the possibility of removing the
signalization at the intersection of Main and Bailey Streets due to a
traffic study that will be presented by City Engineer Whisker.
At this time, MOTION CARRIED.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 17, 2014
7:00 P.M. – 7:06 P.M.
b. Discussion regarding various intersections in the City of Jacksonville
City Engineer Whisker related that the intersection of Main Street and
Harris Road has a new round-a-bout, saying that he feels the public is
beginning to get use to maneuvering it. He stated that the asphalting
was completed this week, adding that the striping and signage will now
begin. He explained that currently there are two stop signs on Harris and
on West Main leading into the intersection, explaining that all four
entrances will have yield signs going into the round-a-bout. He then
answered Alderman Traylor that there will be advanced signage informing
traffic of the upcoming round-a-bout ahead and the proper speed limits.
He noted that the round-a-bout has helped to reduce the speed of traffic
coming from the west off the hill.
c. UPDATE FestiVille
Parks and Recreation Program Supervisor Dana Rozenski related that
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FestiVille is scheduled for September 26 and 27 at Dupree Park, adding
that there are lots of organized events for FestiVille, noting that
several of the Aldermen are involved as judges with the “Backyard
Barbeque Bash”. She encouraged everyone to attend.
Mayor Fletcher thanked the Department for stepping up to bring back the
festival, adding that they did a tremendous job last year and he is
looking forward to the events this year. He expressed his appreciation
for all their hard work and efforts to make FestiVille a success.
APPOINTMENT(S):
ANNOUNCEMENT(S):
ADJOURNMENT: Without objection, Mayor Fletcher adjourned the meeting at
approximately 7:06 p.m. MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully,
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Susan L. Davitt MAYOR GARY FLETCHER
City Clerk-Treasurer
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