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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 15, 2016
7:00 P.M. – 7:17 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 September 15, 2016 at the regular meeting place of the City
Council. Mayor Fletcher delivered the invocation and led a standing
audience in the “Pledge of Allegiance” to the flag.
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, McCleary, Sansing, Ray, Mashburn, Traylor,
Twitty, and Smith answered ROLL CALL. Mayor Fletcher also answered ROLL
CALL declaring a quorum. PRESENT EIGHT (8), ABSENT (2). Aldermen Bolden
and Howard were 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, Fire Chief Alan Laughy,
CDBG Director Theresa Watson, IT Director Scott Rothlisberger, Les
Collins, Johnny Simpson, Glenda Fletcher, John Tombs, Code Enforcement
Officer Charlie Jenkins, Water Department Manager Jake Short interested
citizens, and members of the press.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
Mayor Fletcher presented the minutes of the regular City Council meeting
of September 1, 2016 for approval and/or correction at the next regularly
scheduled City Council meeting.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Twitty that the minutes of the
regular City Council meeting of 4 August 2016 be APPROVED. MOTION
CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA: REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/POLICE DEPARTMENT
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to approve the Regular
Monthly Report for August 2016 regarding annual crime statistical
comparisons.
Code Enforcement for August 2016
Assigned Calls 167
Self-Initiated Calls 710
Follow ups 606 Basketball Goals 7
Meetings/Court Hearings 12 Structures Inspected 0
Warnings Issued 124 Rental Properties Inspected 1
Notices/Letters Written 98 Properties Red Tagged 0
Vehicles Tagged 5 Search Warrants Served 0
Vehicles Towed 0 Structures Rehabbed 0
Lots posted 92 Structures Condemned 0
Signs removed 83 Houses Demolished by City 1
Trash cans tagged 6 Houses Demolished by Owner 1
Parking Violations 55 Tickets Issued 1
Grass Letters 68 Grass Mowed 84
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 15, 2016
7:00 P.M. – 7:17 P.M.
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/FIRE DEPARTMENT
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to approve the regular
monthly report for August 2016 from the Jacksonville Fire Department,
reflecting a fire loss of $89,500.00 and a savings total of $687,500.00.
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to approve the regular
monthly report for August 2016.
PERMITS/LICENSE ISSUED INSPECTIONS PERFORMED
Building Permits 14 Building Inspections 42
Business Licenses 10 Electrical 43
Plumbing 25
HVACR 22
REGULAR MONTH REPORT/ANIMAL CONTROL
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to approve the regular
monthly report for August 2016.
ADOPTION FEES/FINES $1,590.00
CONTRIBUTIONS 0.00
TOTALS $1,590.00
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, McCleary, Sansing, Ray, Mashburn, Traylor,
Twitty, and Smith voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENTS:
WATER DEPARTMENT:
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
PARKS & RECREATION: UPDATE FestiVille Report
Parks and Recreation Commission Chairman John Tombs related that
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FestiVille is scheduled for September 30 through October 1. He stated
that the activities are a 5K run, volleyball tournament, two-day
carnival, a rock wall, kid’s area, petting zoo, pony rides, car show,
hot-air balloons, dunking booth, bingo, bean bag baseball, and a movie on
Friday night. He then related that entertainment will consist of two
stages featuring paid and local groups. He stated that the paid acts are
American Lions, Down & Dirty, Casual Pleasures, Six Ways from Sunday,
Lightening H and the Drifters, Katy J, Stays in Vegas, The Rowdy, and
Torch the Beast. He noted that they are still accepting local talent for
the second stage. He then listed the food vendors, adding that the costs
for vendors is $50.00 for non-profits and $100.00 for commercial. He
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related that vendors have until 2:00 p.m. on September 30 to register.
He stated that currently they need more vendors, sponsors and teams for
Grill in the Ville BBQ Contest. Sponsorships start at $250.00. He then
answered that local talent will consists of churches, non-profits, and
some dance groups.
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 15, 2016
7:00 P.M. – 7:17 P.M.
PLANNING COMMISSION:
GENERAL: a. ORDINANCE 1557 (#17-2016)
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING DISSOLUTION OF THE NORTH PULASKI WATERWORKS
PUBLIC FACILITIES BOARD; REVOKING JMC 13.10; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman McCleary that Ordinance 1557 be
placed on FIRST READING.
City Attorney Bamburg stated that Ordinance 1557 is a formality,
explaining that approximately 15 years ago the City assisted North
Pulaski Waterworks because State statute required that assistance when
they formulated their public facilities board in the development of that
utility. He related that since then the law has changed and there are
enhancements they can gain when they switch over to a local water
authority. He pointed out that the only authority the City has had is to
approve their Board appointments, explaining that since the City Council
had the authority to create the Board it also has to dissolve the Board.
He related that they have now changed their name to Mid Arkansas
Utilities, pointing out that their district boarders the City of
Jacksonville district. He then noted that some of the same people have
been on the Board since inception. He explained that when they created
their water alliance and authority, they now qualify for grants and other
circumstance in that capacity, that they could not do as a public
facilities board. He related that this is the last step that they need
to have done to formerly close out the Public Facilities Board.
ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, McCleary, Sansing, Ray, Mashburn, Traylor,
Twitty, and Smith voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City
Attorney Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance 1557.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to APPROVE Ordinance
1557 on FIRST READING and suspend the rules and place Ordinance 1557 on
SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, McCleary, Sansing, Ray,
Mashburn, Traylor, Twitty, and Smith voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED.
Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance 1557.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman McCleary to further suspend the
rules and place Ordinance 1557 on THIRD and FINAL READING.
City Attorney Bamburg confirmed for Alderman Traylor that the City of
Jacksonville is not indebted or is not an outstanding creditor of the
newly formed Mid Arkansas Utilities.
ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, McCleary, Sansing, Ray, Mashburn, Traylor,
Twitty, and Smith voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City
Attorney Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance 1557.
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 15, 2016
7:00 P.M. – 7:17 P.M.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman McCleary that Ordinance 1557
(#17-2016) be APPROVED and ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott,
McCleary, Sansing, Ray, Mashburn, Traylor, Twitty, and Smith voted AYE.
NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED.
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ORDINANCE 1557 (#17-2016) APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 15 DAY OF
SEPTEMBER, 2016.
b. RESOLUTION 743 (#9-2016)
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DESTRUCTION OF SPECIFIED CITY DEPARTMENTAL
RECORDS; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Twitty to Read Resolution 743
(#9-2016). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the
heading of Resolution 743 (#9-2016).
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Elliott to Approve Resolution
743 (#9-2016). MOTION CARRIED.
APPOINTMENTS:
ANNOUNCMENTS: Mayor Fletcher announced that the 2016 Arkansas Military
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Expo Little Rock Air Force Base will be held September 17 10:00 a.m. to
3:00 p.m.
Alderman Smith announced that volunteers are needed for AR Kids Read
tutoring program. She stated that they need approximately 20 volunteers
for the elementary schools grades 1-3 to connect one-on-one. She related
that it would be for one hour per week for two children, 30 minutes each.
Alderman Mashburn related that the Jacksonville Historic District has the
opportunity to purchase the building at 120 North First Street formerly
known as Jim’s Pawn Shop. She explained that the price is $10,000.00,
which is a good deal, adding that she would love to see it developed as a
City museum. She noted that it would complement the tourist attractions
in that part of Jacksonville. She asked for volunteers and donations,
expressing the appreciation of herself and the Historic District for any
help received.
Discussion ensued regarding the building at 120 North First Street, Mayor
Fletcher noted that the first business in that location was a mercantile
store that opened around 1917. Mayor Fletcher stated that North First
Street was the original “downtown” Jacksonville. He pointed out that
Jacksonville does not have many of the older areas or buildings that you
find in some of the surrounding cities. He encouraged participation,
saying that it was a shame that the train depot was not preserved. He
then noted that the building at 120 North First would need a new roof,
which would not be cheap. He stated that the building is worth
preserving, adding that any donations would be appreciated.
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 15, 2016
7:00 P.M. – 7:17 P.M.
Fire Chief Laughy announced that the newly purchased ladder and pumper
trucks are parked outside for the City Council to view following the
meeting.
Mayor Fletcher noted that they are among some of the most beautiful fire
trucks, confirming with Chief Laughy that he had requested they be used
in the Fire Calendar publication.
ADJOURNMENT: Without objection, Mayor Fletcher adjourned the meeting at
approximately 7:17 p.m. MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully,
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Susan L. Davitt MAYOR GARY FLETCHER
City Clerk-Treasurer
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