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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 21, 2015
7:00 P.M. – 7:20 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 May 21, 2015 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, McCleary, Sansing, Ray, Mashburn,
Traylor, Twitty, Smith, and Howard answered ROLL CALL. Mayor Fletcher also
answered ROLL CALL declaring a quorum. PRESENT TEN (10), ABSENT (0).
Others present for the meeting were: City Attorney Robert Bamburg,
Director of Administration Jim Durham, Finance Director Cheryl Erkel,
Human Resource Director Jill Ross, City Engineer Jay Whisker, Public
Works Director Jim Oakley, Parks and Recreation Director Kevin House,
Police Chief Kenny Boyd, Fire Chief Alan Laughy, CDBG Director Theresa
Watson, IT Director Scott Rothlisberger, 911 Director Tabby Hughes,
Glenda Fletcher, Jennifer Martin, Adam Fogelman, Hollie Laws, and
interested citizens, and members of the press.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
Mayor Fletcher presented the minutes of the regular City Council meeting
of May 7, 2015 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 Bolden that the minutes of
the regular City Council meeting of 16 April 2015 be APPROVED. MOTION
CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA: REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/FIRE DEPARTMENT
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Elliott to approve the regular
monthly report for April 2015 from the Jacksonville Fire Department,
reflecting a fire loss of $4,500.00 and a savings total of $142,000.00.
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/POLICE DEPARTMENT
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Elliott to approve the Regular
Monthly Report for April 2015 regarding annual crime statistical
comparisons.
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Elliott to approve the regular
monthly report for April 2015.
PERMITS/LICENSE ISSUED INSPECTIONS PERFORMED
Building Permits 20 Building Inspections 52
Business Licenses 11 Electrical 31
Plumbing 34
HVACR 10
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ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Bolden, McCleary, Sansing, Ray, Mashburn,
Traylor, Twitty, Smith and Howard voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
WATER DEPARTMENT:
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENTS:
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
PARKS & RECREATION:
PLANNING COMMISSION:
GENERAL: a. ORDINANCE 1529 (#9-2015)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING JMC § 15.04 AND PROVIDING MODIFICATION OF THE FLOOD
DAMAGE PREVENTION PROGRAM OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
City Engineer Whisker related that the Ordinance will adopt the flood
maps that were completed in 2007. He explained that the delay in time
came as a result of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, which brought about
flooding issues regarding the levees for the Arkansas River. He noted
that while these issues did not affect Jacksonville, it did affect Little
Rock and North Little Rock. He stated that it then took seven years for
everyone to be comfortable with the revisions, additionally there was
advertising considerations which added another 6 months to 1 year.
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Ray that Ordinance 1529 be
placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen Elliott, Bolden, McCleary,
Sansing, Ray, Mashburn, Traylor, Twitty, Smith, and Howard voted AYE. NAY
(0). Alderman McCleary abstained. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney
Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance 1529.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Bolden to APPROVE Ordinance 1529
on FIRST READING and suspend the rules and place Ordinance 1529 on SECOND
READING.
In response to a question from Alderman Traylor, City Engineer Whisker
related that the new maps have affected 100 Jacksonville property owners.
He stated that 50 owners who were in the flood plain are not out of the
flood plain and 50 property owners that were not considered in the flood
plain are now considered in the flood plain. He then answered that any
building in the flood plain would need an elevation certificate to reduce
the required flood insurance. He then added that the standards are going
to a 2’ freeboard instead of 1’, meaning that construction has to be 2’
above the flood elevation. He then explained that adopting the Ordinance
will put Jacksonville in line with Pulaski County and it will help the
City to maintain its Class 8 rating, which means that anyone having to
buy flood insurance will be able to get a 10% discount.
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He then answered Alderman Elliott, that Hurricanes Katrina and Rita were
responsible for the increase in flood insurance rates. He explained that
it is a self-sustaining insurance and Katrina and Rita depleted those
funds. He noted that while increases were high it could have been even
higher but the Government brought it down to a more reasonable number.
He then cautioned that rates will continue to climb as they try to build
the fund for flood victims.
ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Bolden, McCleary, Sansing, Ray, Mashburn,
Traylor, Twitty, Smith, and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). Alderman McCleary
abstained. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the
heading of Ordinance 1529.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Mashburn to further suspend the
rules and place Ordinance 1529 on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL:
Alderman Elliott, Bolden, McCleary, Sansing, Ray, Mashburn, Traylor,
Twitty, Smith, and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). Alderman McCleary
abstained. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the
heading of Ordinance 1529.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Bolden that Ordinance 1529 be
APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Bolden, McCleary,
Sansing, Ray, Mashburn, Traylor, Twitty, Smith and Howard voted AYE. NAY
(0). Alderman McCleary abstained. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman McCleary that the EMERGENCY
CLAUSE be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Bolden,
McCleary, Sansing, Ray, Mashburn, Traylor, Twitty, Smith and Howard voted
AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED.
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ORDINANCE 1529 (#9-2015) APPROVED AND ADOTED THIS 21 DAY OF MAY, 2015.
b. ORDINANCE 1530 (#10-2015)
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND/OR HIS DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE
TO JOIN AND PARTICIPATE IN THE PULASKI COUNTY ENERGY IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT; DESIGNATING MAYOR GARY FLETCHER AS THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE’S
INITIAL REPRESENTATIVE ON SAID DISTRICT BOARD; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mayor Fletcher related that he had met with County Judge Barry Hyde and
the County’s attorney Adam Fogelman, explaining that the PACE program
allows businesses and property owners a new way of bringing their
property up to energy efficient standards. He stated that while it is a
new concept in the South, it is a proven program in the North.
Mr. Adam Fogelman stated that the program has already been established,
adding that the Ordinance will entitle Mayor Fletcher or his designee a
seat on the County’s Board.
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Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Bolden that Ordinance 1530
be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen Elliott, Bolden,
McCleary, Sansing, Ray, Mashburn, Traylor, Twitty, Smith, and Howard
voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read
the heading of Ordinance 1530.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to APPROVE Ordinance
1530 on FIRST READING and suspend the rules and place Ordinance 1530 on
SECOND READING.
Alderman Traylor clarified with Mr. Fogelman that funds are obtained on a
loan basis, which is repaid through property taxes.
Mr. Fogelman stated that it is only applicable to commercial and
industrial properties. He explained that a property owner would make
known their interest in participating in the program and an audit would
be performed regarding energy use, and then proposals would be submitted
to the property owner for energy improvements. He noted that these
improvements could be anything that would improve energy efficiency,
generate energy on sites through renewable generation or through water
conservation or any combination of those three. He related that the
qualifier for the project is that it has to save more money on an annual
basis than the annual payment, thus being cash flow positive. He stated
that the rules and regulations adopted by the Board will offer assurance
to the Board that it continues to be cash flow positive for the life of
the loan.
Alderman Traylor questioned where the funds for the loans would come
from, Mr. Fogelman stated that the PACE Board would have bonding
authority, however; when the County’s RFP goes out, they will be looking
for a one-stop shop that is a turnkey operator that brings the day-to-day
administration in along with private funding. He then assured the City
Council that the City of Jacksonville would not have any financial or
legal obligations.
ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Bolden, McCleary, Sansing, Ray, Mashburn,
Traylor, Twitty, Smith, and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED.
Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance 1530.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Bolden to further suspend the
rules and place Ordinance 1530 on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL:
Alderman Elliott, Bolden, McCleary, Sansing, Ray, Mashburn, Traylor,
Twitty, Smith, and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon
City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance 1530.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Bolden that Ordinance 1530 be
APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Bolden, McCleary,
Sansing, Ray, Mashburn, Traylor, Twitty, Smith and Howard voted AYE. NAY
(0). MOTION CARRIED.
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ORDINANCE 1530 (#10-2015) APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 21 DAY OF MAY,
2015.
c. SPECIAL PRESENTATION by Lieutenant Leo Foster honoring Robert (Bert)
Laws
Lieutenant Leo Foster recognized the family of Robert Laws; Hollie, Rhet,
Landon, J.T., and Caleb. He then acknowledged the attendance of Mr. Ed
Jaros and Wade Marshall from the Arkansas Professional Firefighters
Association, along with Bill Plunk, Bill Baldridge and Craig Blazevich.
He stated that it is his honor to present to the family of Robert Laws,
the Martin E. Pierce Line of Duty Death Medal on behalf of the
International Association of Firefighters and Local 2030. He stated that
Captain Robert Laws served the citizens of Jacksonville at the
Jacksonville Fire Department for 28 years with honored distinction. This
dedication ultimately led to his death from occupational cancer. He
related that Bert (as he was known to everyone) first contracted
testicular cancer, a cancer that firefighters are twice as likely to
develop. He then related that Bert later succumbed with cancer to the
liver, a cancer that has strong ties to asbestos exposure and a toxic
soup smoke that is a result of our modern manufacture materials in
structure fires. He stated that on behalf of the City, the Local and
International Associations, he would like to present a medal of honor as
a token of appreciation to Captain Laws sacrifice regarding his service
to the City of Jacksonville.
Lieutenant Foster presented Hollie Laws, wife of Robert (Bert) Laws with
the Martin E. Pierce Line of Duty Death Medal.
Mayor Fletcher stated that his service to the City of Jacksonville is
greatly appreciated and Bert is deeply missed.
APPOINTMENTS:
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ANNOUNCMENTS: City Offices will be closed Monday, May 25 in observance
of Memorial Day. Sanitation routes will run one day late.
Splash Zone’s anniversary is being celebrated tomorrow night beginning at
6:00 p.m. through 9:00 p.m.
Parks and Recreation Director Kevin House added that the slides are free
with a $5.00 admission.
Mayor Fletcher stated that he appreciates the hard work of the Parks and
Recreation Department, adding that Splash Zone has been an exemplary
facility for other cities. He noted that improvement and expansion plans
were discussed at the previous Council meeting. He stated that the
facility is so popular that people are continually turn away once maximum
attendance of 352 is achieved, saying that as it is expanded more
children will be able to use the facility.
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He then announced that the Wally Hall Tournament will be held this
weekend hosting 60 teams. He stated that he would make note that for the
last three weekends there have been huge numbers of attendance at the
Shooting Range around 1150 for the smallest tournament.
Alderman Twitty announced that Jacksonville High School will host its
graduation Friday, May 22, 2015.
ADJOURNMENT: Without objection, Mayor Fletcher adjourned the meeting at
approximately 7:20 p.m. MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully,
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Susan L. Davitt MAYOR GARY FLETCHER
City Clerk-Treasurer
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