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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 21, 2016
6:30 P.M. – 6:48 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 April 21, 2016 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, and
Twitty, Smith, and Howard answered ROLL CALL. Mayor Fletcher also answered
ROLL CALL declaring a quorum. PRESENT NINE (9), ABSENT (1). Aldermen
McCleary was absent.
Others present for the meeting were: City Attorney Robert Bamburg,
Director of Administration Jim Durham, Human Resource Director Jill Ross,
Finance Director Cheryl Erkel, Public Works Director Jim Oakley, City
Engineer Jay Whisker, 911 Director Tabby Hughes, Parks Director Kevin
House, Police Chief Kenny Boyd, Fire Chief Alan Laughy, CDBG Director
Theresa Watson, IT Director Scott Rothlisberger, Les Collins, Johnny
Simpson, Annabelle Davis, Andy West, interested citizens, and members of
the press.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
Mayor Fletcher presented the minutes of the regular City Council meeting
of April 7, 2016 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 17 March 2016 be APPROVED. MOTION
CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA: REGULAR MONTH REPORT/ANIMAL CONTROL
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Bolden to approve the regular
monthly report for March 2016.
ADOPTION FEES/FINES $1,965.00
CONTRIBUTIONS 0.00
TOTALS $1,965.00
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/FIRE DEPARTMENT
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Bolden to approve the regular
monthly report for March 2016 from the Jacksonville Fire Department,
reflecting a fire loss of $105,400.00 and a savings total of $305,000.00.
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/POLICE DEPARTMENT
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Bolden to approve the Regular
Monthly Report for March 2016 regarding annual crime statistical
comparisons.
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 21, 2016
6:30 P.M. – 6:48 P.M.
Code Enforcement for March 2016
Assigned Calls 150
Self-Initiated Calls 634
Follow ups 523 Basketball Goals 3
Meetings/Court Hearings 17 Structures Inspected 2
Warnings Issued 15 Rental Properties Inspected 17
Notices/Letters Written 52 Properties Red Tagged 2
Vehicles Tagged 0 Search Warrants Served 0
Vehicles Towed 0 Structures Rehabbed 0
Lots posted 0 Structures Condemned 0
Signs removed 100 Houses Demolished by City 0
Trash cans tagged 7 Houses Demolished by Owner 1
Parking Violations 9 Tickets Issued 0
Grass Letters 0 Grass Mowed 0
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Bolden to approve the regular
monthly report for March 2016.
PERMITS/LICENSE ISSUED INSPECTIONS PERFORMED
Building Permits 13 Building Inspections 45
Business Licenses 14 Electrical 27
Plumbing 26
HVACR 15
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Bolden, Sansing, Ray, Mashburn, Traylor,
Twitty, Smith and Howard voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENTS:
WATER DEPARTMENT:
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
STREET DEPARTMENT:
SANITATION DEPARTMENT: ORDINANCE 1549 (#09-2016)
AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING BY THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE,
ARKANSAS, FOR THE PURCHASE OF A USED SIDELOADER GARBAGE TRUCK FOR THE
SANITATION DEPARTMENT; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Bolden that Ordinance 1549
be placed on FIRST READING.
Director of Public Works Jim Oakley stated that every garbage truck is in
the maintenance shop, explaining all three of the normal trucks broke
down, one had to be towed and two were drove to an outsource mechanic.
He continued saying that the two backup trucks are also down and in the
shop. He explained that the Sanitation Department is in dire need of an
active truck that they are requesting for purchase. He noted that a new
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 21, 2016
6:30 P.M. – 6:48 P.M.
truck has been ordered and it would take approximately five to six months
for delivery. He stated that if the truck were purchased new it would
cost $265,000 versus the requested $99,000.00, saying that he feels the
price is fair market value.
ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Bolden, Sansing, Ray, Mashburn, Traylor,
Twitty, Smith and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon
City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance 1549.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to APPROVE Ordinance
1549 on FIRST READING and suspend the rules and place Ordinance 1549 on
SECOND READING.
Public Works Director Jim Oakley then answered Alderman Traylor that the
truck would be shipped on a trailer.
ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Bolden, Sansing, Ray, Mashburn, Traylor,
Twitty, Smith and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon
City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance 1549.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Bolden to further suspend the
rules and place Ordinance 1549 on THIRD and FINAL READING. ROLL CALL:
Alderman Elliott, Bolden, Sansing, Ray, Mashburn, Traylor, Twitty, Smith,
and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney
Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance 1549.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Bolden that Ordinance 1549 (#09-
2016) be APPROVED and ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Bolden,
Sansing, Ray, Mashburn, Traylor, Twitty, Smith, and Howard voted AYE. NAY
(0). MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Bolden that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE
be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Bolden, Sansing,
Ray, Mashburn, Traylor, Twitty, Smith, and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0).
MOTION CARRIED.
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ORDINANCE 1549 (#09-2016) APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 21 DAY OF APRIL,
2016
PARKS & RECREATION:
PLANNING COMMISSION: a. ORDINANCE 1550 (#10-2016)
AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
(GENERAL LOCATION: 308 & 312 VALENTINE ROAD); AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 213
AND 238 AND THE LAND USE MAP OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS; AND,
FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Elliott that Ordinance 1550 be
placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Bolden, Sansing,
Ray, Mashburn, Traylor, Twitty, Smith and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0).
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MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of
Ordinance 1550.
Alderman Bolden moved, seconded by Alderman Mashburn to APPROVE Ordinance
1550 on FIRST READING and suspend the rules and place Ordinance 1550 on
SECOND READING.
In response to a question from Alderman Traylor, City Engineer Whisker
related that the property is located at the corner of Valentine and Noble
Roads, explaining that there are currently two older mobile homes on two
separate lots that are deteriorated and the petitioner is requesting to
replace those mobile homes with newer ones. He stated that the area is
zoned for single-family housing, explaining that he feels it was given
automatically when this property was annexed into the City. He then
clarified that only one mobile home will be placed on each lot.
Alderman Ray noted that there are no objections for the area residents.
ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Bolden, Sansing, Ray, Mashburn, Traylor,
Twitty, Smith and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon
City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance 1550.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Bolden to further suspend the
rules and place Ordinance 1550 on THIRD and FINAL READING. ROLL CALL:
Alderman Elliott, Bolden, Sansing, Ray, Mashburn, Traylor, Twitty, Smith,
and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney
Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance 1550.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Bolden that Ordinance 1550 (#10-
2016) be APPROVED and ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Bolden,
Sansing, Ray, Mashburn, Traylor, Twitty, Smith, and Howard voted AYE. NAY
(0). MOTION CARRIED.
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ORDINANCE 1550 (#10-2016) APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 21 DAY OF APRIL,
2016
b. ORDINANCE 1551 (#11-2016)
AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
(GENERAL LOCATION: 420 WEST HICKORY); AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 213 AND 238
AND THE LAND USE MAP OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS; AND, FOR
OTHER PURPOSES.
Alderman Bolden moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing that Ordinance 1551
be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Bolden,
Sansing, Ray, Mashburn, Traylor, Twitty, Smith and Howard voted AYE. NAY
(0). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of
Ordinance 1551.
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APRIL 21, 2016
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Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Bolden to APPROVE Ordinance 1551
on FIRST READING and suspend the rules and place Ordinance 1551 on SECOND
READING.
City Engineer Whisker explained that the property is in a mixed-use zone
located on the corner of Hickory and Bailey. He stated that the former
owner was a beautician and the property was zoned commercial. He then
related that the current owner is selling it as residential and the buyer
is unable to get a mortgage without the property being rezoned to
residential.
ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Bolden, Sansing, Ray, Mashburn, Traylor,
Twitty, Smith and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon
City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance 1551.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Twitty to further suspend the
rules and place Ordinance 1551 on THIRD and FINAL READING. ROLL CALL:
Alderman Elliott, Bolden, Sansing, Ray, Mashburn, Traylor, Twitty, Smith,
and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney
Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance 1551.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Bolden that Ordinance 1551 (#11-
2016) be APPROVED and ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Bolden,
Sansing, Ray, Mashburn, Traylor, Twitty, Smith, and Howard voted AYE. NAY
(0). MOTION CARRIED.
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ORDINANCE 1551 (#11-2016) APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 21 DAY OF APRIL,
2016
GENERAL: CDBG 5-Year Consolidated Plan, 2016 Annual Action Plan, and the
Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice
Alderman Ray and the City Council complimented Director Theresa Watson
regarding the amount of work and the excellence of her efforts regarding
the plans and analysis.
Mayor Fletcher stated that Director Watson facilitated the public
hearings that were involved in the process, complimenting her efforts.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Mashburn to approve the CDBG 5-
Year Consolidated Plan, 2016 Annual Action Plan, and Analysis of
Impediments to Fair Housing Choice. MOTION CARRIED.
APPOINTMENTS: WASTEWATER COMMISSION
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Twitty to approve the
reappointment of John Ferrell for a term to expire 4/20/2021. MOTION
CARRIED.
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 21, 2016
6:30 P.M. – 6:48 P.M.
ANNOUNCMENTS: Mayor Fletcher announced that the Citywide Cleanup would
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be held Saturday, April 30 at 9:00 a.m. at the Recycling Center located
at 1300 Marshall Road.
He then asked City Council members planning to attend the Municipal
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League summer conference June 15 – 17 to notify Michelle for
registration.
Mayor Fletcher noted the importance of attending the public hearing
regarding the design plans for the I-30 crossing. He related that public
comment has mostly been from a small group in Little Rock but pointed out
that most of the vehicle traffic using those roads will be motorist from
this area. He urged area residents to get involved and make
recommendations. He noted that there will be another public hearing on
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April 26 at the Wyndham River Front Hotel starting at 5:15 p.m. He
stated that he is going to talk with Scott Bennett and try and have a
satellite hearing held in Jacksonville. He then noted that one of the
scarier aspects is for motorist making the transition from Hwy. 67/167
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onto I-40 and then onto I-30, saying that it is probably the 5 busiest
interchange in the Country for truckers between Memphis and Little Rock.
He stated that part of the more favorable redesign would be for traffic
to continue on Hwy. 67/167 that flows into I-30. He then related that
when the section around Jonesboro is completed this stretch of Hwy.
67/167 will become I-30, which will allow the City to apply for more
Federal funding. He stated that it would make for a nicer drive with far
less congestion, making it also safer. He stated that Jacksonville,
Sherwood, Cabot, northern Pulaski County and Lonoke County have the most
to gain so there needs to be more public input.
ADJOURNMENT: Without objection, Mayor Fletcher adjourned the meeting at
approximately 6:48 p.m. MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully,
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Susan L. Davitt MAYOR GARY FLETCHER
City Clerk-Treasurer
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