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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBURARY 18, 2016
7:00 P.M. – 7:13 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 February 18, 2016 at the regular meeting place of the City
Council. Alderman Bolden delivered the invocation and Luke Gunaca 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, Parks
Director Kevin House, Public Works Director Jim Oakley, Police Captain
Kelley Smiley, Fire Chief Alan Laughy, CDBG Director Theresa Watson, IT
Director Scott Rothlisberger, Accounts Receivable Specialist Nikki
Wilmoth, Water Department Superintendant Jake Short, Water Department
Field Manager Sal Pappalardo, Water Commission Chairman Jim Peacock,
Planning Commission Chairman Jim Moore, Keith Webber, Cynthia Bolden,
interested citizens, and members of the press.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
Mayor Fletcher presented the minutes of the regular City Council meeting
of February 4, 2016 for approval and/or correction at the next regularly
scheduled City Council meeting.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Alderman Bolden moved, seconded by Alderman Twitty that the minutes of
the regular City Council meeting of 21 January 2016 be APPROVED. MOTION
CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA: REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/POLICE DEPARTMENT
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Elliott to approve the Regular
Monthly Report for January 2016 regarding annual crime statistical
comparisons.
Code Enforcement for January 2016
Assigned Calls 108
Self-Initiated Calls 558
Follow ups 401 Basketball Goals 5
Meetings/Court Hearings 14 Structures Inspected 0
Warnings Issued 47 Rental Properties Inspected 6
Notices/Letters Written 31 Properties Red Tagged 0
Vehicles Tagged 3 Search Warrants Served 0
Vehicles Towed 0 Structures Rehabbed 0
Lots posted 0 Structures Condemned 0
Signs removed 149 Houses Demolished by City 1
Trash cans tagged 0 Houses Demolished by Owner 0
Parking Violations 11 Tickets Issued 0
Grass Letters 0 Grass Mowed 0
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBURARY 18, 2016
7:00 P.M. – 7:13 P.M.
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/FIRE DEPARTMENT
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Elliott to approve the regular
monthly report for January 2016 from the Jacksonville Fire Department,
reflecting a fire loss of $0.00 and a savings total of $0.00.
REGULAR MONTH REPORT/ANIMAL CONTROL
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Elliott to approve the regular
monthly report for January 2016.
ADOPTION FEES/FINES $1,035.00
CONTRIBUTIONS 0.00
TOTALS $1,035.00
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Bolden, McCleary, Sansing, Ray, Mashburn,
Traylor, Twitty, Smith and Howard voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
WATER DEPARTMENT: ORDINANCE 1544 (#04-2016)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING JACKSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE § 13.16.016 (PASS
THROUGH CHARGES) REGARDING WATER RATES; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Alderman Traylor moved, seconded by Alderman Ray that Ordinance 1544 be
placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Bolden, Ray, Mashburn,
Traylor, Twitty, and Smith voted AYE (6). Alderman Elliott, McCleary,
Sansing, and Howard voted NAY (4). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City
Attorney Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance 1544.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Traylor to APPROVE Ordinance
1544 on FIRST READING.
Alderman Elliott reiterated his sentiments that any increase in charges
should be decided by the City Council in order to protect the citizens,
pointing out that Ordinance 1544 does not change anything except to
establish a cap on pass-through charges.
ROLL CALL: Alderman Bolden, Ray, Mashburn, Traylor, Twitty, and Smith
voted AYE (6). Alderman Elliott, McCleary, Sansing, and Howard voted NAY
(4). MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Traylor to suspend the rules and
place Ordinance 1544 on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Bolden, Ray,
Mashburn, Traylor, Twitty, and Smith voted AYE (6). Alderman Elliott,
McCleary, Sansing, and Howard voted NAY (4). MOTION FAILED.
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENTS:
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBURARY 18, 2016
7:00 P.M. – 7:13 P.M.
STREET DEPARTMENT: RESOLUTION 739 (#5-2016)
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE,
ARKANSAS, TO UTILIZE FEDERAL AID MONIES FOR PARTICIPATION IN AND
UTILIZTION OF THE 2016 TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM PROJECT FUNDS;
AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to read Resolution 739
(#5-2016).
Public Works Director Jim Oakley stated that the request is to apply for
an 80/20 match grant to construct sidewalks and a walking trail in
Stonewall, Northlake Subdivisions, Military and Loop Roads at an
estimated cost of $500,000.00. He related that the City’s match would be
approximately $100,000.00, pointing out that funds are available in the
2016 Street Department budget.
He then answered Alderman McCleary that this request does not include the
area of Southeastern but noted that Southeastern could be applied for at
a later time.
Mayor Fletcher pointed out that a painted bike path would be created
regarding the areas of Northlake and Stonewall Subdivisions.
Director Oakley added that Military and Loop Roads would be paved or have
concrete extensions for the bike paths.
City Attorney Bamburg clarified that this is commonly addressed on an
annual basis so the City can benefit from the 80/20 match program.
Director Oakley then explained that the Toneyville sidewalk project is a
separate grant, which was approved and is still in the State portion of
the process. He also noted that the Toneyville project was a 100% grant.
At this time, MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the
heading of Resolution 739 (#5-2016).
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Bolden to approve Resolution
739 (#5-2016) in its entirety. MOTION CARRIED.
SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
PARKS & RECREATION:
PLANNING COMMISSION:
GENERAL: SECOND READING as AMENDED
ORDINANCE 1536 (#16-2015)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING JMC § 5.04 TO PROVIDE MODIFICATION OF THE CITY’S
BUSINESS PRIVILEGE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBURARY 18, 2016
7:00 P.M. – 7:13 P.M.
Alderman Bolden served as Chairman of the Committee that drafted
Ordinance 1536, saying that those meetings were conducted with members of
the business community, adding that they were very positive and
productive.
Alderman Bolden moved, seconded by Alderman Twitty to remove Ordinance
1536 (#16-2016) from the table. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Bolden moved, seconded by Alderman McCleary to place Ordinance
1536 on SECOND READING as AMENDED. 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 1536.
Alderman Bolden moved, seconded by Alderman Traylor to approve Ordinance
1536 on SECOND READING as AMENDED and to suspend the rules and place
Ordinance 1536 on THIRD and FINAL READING as AMENDED. 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 1536.
Alderman Bolden moved, seconded by Alderman Traylor that Ordinance 1536
(#16-2015) be APPROVED and ADOPTED as AMENDED. 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 1536 (#16-2015) APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 18 DAY OF FEBRUARY,
2016.
Mayor Fletcher thanked the Committee and the members of the business
community for their volunteerism and hard work regarding Ordinance 1536.
APPOINTMENTS:
ANNOUNCMENTS: Mayor Fletcher announced that the Senior Center fundraiser
“Taste of New Orleans” is being held next door at the Community Center
until 9:00 p.m., encouraging everyone to attend and noting that tickets
are still available at the door.
A handout was provided at the City Council meeting requesting volunteers
to provide rides for senior citizens living at Worley Place and the
Jacksonville Towers, recognizing that with the temporary closing of the
area Knight’s grocery store, residents of the Towers are left without
transportation to local grocery stores. Contact Kathleen Cherry,
Community Manager of the Jacksonville Towers.
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBURARY 18, 2016
7:00 P.M. – 7:13 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT: Without objection, Mayor Fletcher adjourned the meeting at
approximately 7:13 p.m. MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully,
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Susan L. Davitt MAYOR GARY FLETCHER
City Clerk-Treasurer
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