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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 7, 2017
7:00 P.M. – 9:01 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 7, 2017 at the regular meeting place of the City
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Council. Arnold Elementary 5 Grade Class delivered a rendition of
“Ragged Ole Flag” and led a standing audience in the “Pledge of
Allegiance” to the flag. Councilman Bolden delivered the invocation.
ROLL CALL: City Councilman: Elliott, Bolden, McCleary, Ray, Traylor,
Twitty, Smith, and Collins answered ROLL CALL. Mayor Fletcher also answered
ROLL CALL declaring a quorum. Councilmen Mashburn and Sansing were absent.
PRESENT EIGHT (8), ABSENT (2).
Others present for the meeting were: City Attorney Robert Bamburg,
Finance Director Cheryl Erkel, Director of Administration Jim Durham,
Director of Engineering Jay Whisker, Professional Administrative
Consultant Geoffrey Herweg, IT Director Scott Rothlisberger, Parks and
Recreation Director Kevin House, CDBG Director Theresa Watson, Director
of Public Works Jim Oakley, 911 Director Tabby Hughes, Planning
Commission Chairman Jim Moore, Dr. Robert Price, Rick Kron, Jeannie
Herweg, Lida Feller, State Representative Bob Johnson, Glenda Fletcher,
Marie Fletcher, Robin Baker, Pat Thoman, Ken Fletcher, Tammy Bourdo,
Darlene Durham, Michelle Lewis, Nikki Wilmoth, Ron McDaniel, Kim Lett,
Gerald Clark, Mike Wilson, Daniel Gray, Roger Sundermeier, LaConda
Watson, interested citizens, and members of the press.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
Mayor Fletcher presented the minutes of the regular City Council meeting
of August 17, 2017 for approval and/or correction at the next regularly
scheduled City Council meeting.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Councilman Ray moved, seconded by Councilman Bolden that the minutes of
the regular City Council meeting of 20 July 2017 be APPROVED. MOTION
CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA: REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Councilman Ray moved, seconded by Councilman McCleary to approve the
regular monthly report for August 2017.
PERMITS/LICENSE ISSUED INSPECTIONS PERFORMED
Building Permits 22 Building Inspections 36
Business Licenses 9 Electrical 34
Plumbing 26
HVACR 15
ROLL CALL: Councilmen: Elliott, Bolden, McCleary, Ray, Traylor, Twitty,
Smith, and Collins voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
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WATER DEPARTMENT:
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENTS:
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
POLICE DEPARTMENT: Public Notice: Applying for Edward Byrne Justice
Assistance Grant
City Attorney Bamburg stated that the Department is eligible for a grant
totaling $18,913.75, which will be used to purchase ten X26P Tasers with
holsters and batteries and fifteen 32GB Body Cameras. He noted that
legal importance of body cams.
Mayor Fletcher invited public comment. No public comment was offered.
Councilman Elliott moved, seconded by Councilman Bolden to approve
application for the Edward Byrne Grant. MOTION CARRIED.
STREET DEPARTMENT:
SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
PARKS & RECREATION:
PLANNING COMMISSION:
GENERAL: a. SECOND READING ORDINANCE 1567 (#03-2017)
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A LEASE AGREEMENT FOR UPGRADES AND IMPROVEMENTS
TO EQUIPMENT AND INTERNET SERVICE FOR CITY HALL, THE POLICE DEPARTMENT,
AND OTHER CITY FACILITIES THROUGH A THREE (3) YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT;
PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT OF THE LEASE OBLIGATION; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY;
AND, PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO.
Councilman Ray moved, seconded by Councilman Traylor to place Ordinance
1567 on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Bolden, Ray,
Traylor, Twitty, Smith, and Collins voted AYE. NAY (0). Councilman
McCleary abstained. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read
the heading of Ordinance 1567.
Councilman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Councilman Bolden to approve
SEONCD READING and suspend the rules and place Ordinance 1567 on THIRD
and FINAL READING. ROLL CALL: Councilmen Elliott, Bolden, McCleary, Ray,
Traylor, Twitty, Smith, and Collins voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED.
Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance 1567.
Councilman Elliott moved, seconded by Councilman Ray that Ordinance 1567
be APPROVED and ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Bolden, McCleary,
Ray, Traylor, Twitty, Smith, and Collins voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION
CARRIED.
Councilman Ray moved, seconded by Councilman Bolden to attach the
EMERGENCY CLAUSE TO Ordinance 1567. Alderman Elliott, Bolden, McCleary,
Ray, Traylor, Twitty, Smith, and Collins voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION
CARRIED.
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ORDINANCE 1566 (#02-2017) APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 7 DAY OF SEPTEMBER,
2017.
b. ORDINANCE 1568 (#04-2017)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2017 BUDGET; MAKING MODIFIED APPROPRIATIONS AND
AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES FOR OPERATION OF VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF CITY
GOVERNMENT AND THE PURCHASE OF MATERIAL, SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, AND
SERVICES; COVERING GENERAL FUND OPERATIONS; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Councilman Ray moved, seconded by Councilman McCleary that Ordinance 1568
be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Bolden,
McCleary, Ray, Traylor, Twitty, Smith, and Collins voted AYE. NAY (0).
MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of
Ordinance 1568.
Finance Director Cheryl Erkel referenced a handout, reviewing that the
overall projected revenue reduction is 3% or $619,434.00. She related
that the budget amendment would only pertain to the General Fund, not any
other fund. She stated that the Police Department is being reduced by
6.3% or $484,001.00, Parks is being reduced by 6% or $161,031.00, and the
Fire Department is reduced by 3.2% or $154,748.00. She explained that
the majority of those reductions are coming from personnel costs due to
unfilled positions. She noted that all Department heads have forwarded
their end-of-year projections and were good to offer further reductions.
She pointed out that 911 reduced their overall budget by 16% or
$141,774.00 in addition to any reduction in personnel costs. She
explained that other reductions came from equipment, training costs,
building repair and maintenance. She related that there was an increase
in the operating transfers out, adding there was also an increase in the
Department for Director of Administration due to moving Geoffrey Herweg
from the Police Department to Director of Administration Department.
Councilman Smith questioned of the $484,001.00 coming from the Police
Department, where was it taken from and exactly where it is going.
Finance Director Cheryl Erkel stated that it is a reduction mostly out of
personnel costs, which represents the majority, coming from unfilled
positions. She then answered that of the $484,001.00; $453,000.00
represents unfilled personnel costs, which includes salaries, overtime,
pension match, FICA match, APERS retirement expense, group insurance,
unemployment insurance, and workers’ compensation.
Councilman Traylor clarified and Finance Director Cheryl Erkel concurred
that this is just for positions that were budgeted but not filled.
Councilman Smith questioned if the approximate $30,000.00 remaining would
include certificate pay this year.
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Finance Director Cheryl Erkel stated that certificate pay will still be
paid this year.
Councilman Smith questioned if there is any anticipation for officer lay-
offs.
Mayor Fletcher stated that he is not anticipating any lay-offs in any
Department.
Councilman Bolden moved, seconded by Councilman McCleary to APPROVE
Ordinance 1568 on FIRST READING and suspend the rules and place on SECOND
READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Bolden, McCleary, Ray, Traylor,
Twitty, Smith, and Collins voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon
City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance 1568.
Councilman Ray moved, seconded by Councilman McCleary to further suspend
the rules and place Ordinance 1568 on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL
CALL: Alderman Elliott, Bolden, McCleary, Ray, Traylor, Twitty, Smith,
and Collins voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney
Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance 1568.
Councilman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Councilman Traylor that
Ordinance 1568 be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Councilmen Elliott,
Bolden, McCleary, Ray, Traylor, Twitty, Smith, and Collins voted AYE. NAY
(0). MOTION CARRIED.
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ORDINANCE 1568 (#04-2017) APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 7 DAY OF SEPTEMBER,
2017.
c. 2016 Audit by McAlister & Associates
Gerald Clark presented the 2016 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for
the City of Jacksonville.
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Calendar year 2016 marks the 20 consecutive year that the City has
prepared a Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. The 2016 annual report
was prepared by the City’s Finance Department. It contains financial
statements audited by the City’s auditing firm, McAlister & Associates,
P.A., CPAs, and also pertinent financial, economic, demographic, and
statistical information related to the City of Jacksonville over a ten-
year period.
The purpose of the report is to provide the City’s elected officials,
citizens, bondholders and other interested parties with detailed
information concerning the City’s operations and financial position.
Each year since 1997 and including the 2015 report, the City’s CAFR has
received the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting awarded by
the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and
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Canada (GFOA). The Certificate of Achievement is a prestigious national
award recognizing conformance with the highest standards for preparation
of state and local government financial reports.
The 2016 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report has also been submitted to
GFOA for award consideration.
Independent Audit
The City is responsible for the accuracy, completeness and fairness of
the data presented in the CAFR. The report is prepared by the City’s
Finance Department in accordance with standards prescribed by the
Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), the Government Financial
Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) and other
rule-making bodies. The City is also responsible for the design,
implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the
preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements.
Our responsibility as auditors is to conduct the audit in accordance with
generally accepted auditing standards and government auditing standards;
to express an opinion on the City’s financial statements; and to gather
sufficient evidence to provide a basis for our audit opinions.
Based upon our audit, we have rendered a “clean”, or unmodified opinion
on the City’s financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2016.
An unmodified opinion means that, in our opinion, the financial
statements have been prepared using accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America (GAAP), do not contain material
misstatements, and are fairly presented. Our Independent Auditor’s Report
is presented on page 9 of the CAFR.
Management Letter
We have issued a formal management letter, included with the annual
report, which is a customary by-product of the audit process and is
intended to provide management with suggestions and guidance in the
ongoing effort to improve internal controls. The management letter
contains three comments related to the 2016 audit.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The following are financial highlights of the 2016 report:
The first two financial statements in the CAFR on pages 26 through
29 are referred to as the government-wide financial statements.
These statements include all funds of the City, with the exception
of the Police and Fire pension trust funds. They also include the
financial statements of the City’s component units which are the
Water, Wastewater and A&P Commission.
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The first of these government-wide financial statements is the
Statement of Net Position. This statement is comparable to a
balance sheet for a private business enterprise.
The Statement of Net Position presents information on all of the
City’s assets and liabilities on a full accrual basis with the
difference between the assets and liabilities reported as net
position. Over time, increases or decreases in net position may
serve as a useful indicator of whether the financial position of
the City is improving or deteriorating.
The City’s Statement of Net Position indicates total assets of the
City were $63M at the end of 2016. This is a decrease of $1.4M from
2015. Of the total assets, $52.1M is capital assets
(infrastructure, equipment, buildings), $5.1M is cash and
investments, and $5.8M is accounts receivable and other assets.
Total liabilities of the City were $34.1M, an increase of $6.9M
from 2015. Of the $34.1M total liabilities, $31.4M is considered
long-term obligations due beyond one year and $2.7M are considered
current and other liabilities. Total assets exceeded total
liabilities by $34M at the end of 2016.
The amount by which assets exceed liabilities is referred to as the
City’s “Net Position”. Net position is essentially composed of
three components: the largest of which, for the City, is its
investment in capital assets such as land, buildings,
infrastructure, and machinery and equipment. This amount at the end
of 2016 was $43.9M or 129% of total net position. These capital
assets are used to provide services to the community and, as a
result, they are not available for future spending.
An additional portion of the City’s net position is subject to
external restrictions as to how the funds may be used, such as
street and grant funds. At the end of 2016, the City’s restricted
net position totaled $4.2M or 12% of the total net position of the
City.
The City’s unrestricted net position at the end of 2016 was a
deficit balance of $14M.
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Summary Statement of Net Position December 31, 2016 and 2015
Net Position
Governmental Activities Business-type Activities Total
2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015
$ $ $ $ $ $
Current assets 7,693,507 7,737,967 1,815,992 1,887,825 9,509,499 9,625,792
Noncurrent assets 1,387,033 3,968,223 - - 1,387,033 3,968,223
Capital assets 50,277,632 49,238,976 1,820,668 1,583,417 52,098,300 50,822,393
Total assets 59,358,172 60,945,166 3,636,660 3,471,242 62,994,832 64,416,408
Total deferred outflows of
resources 5,306,984 1,772,866 535,175 222,703 5,842,159 1,995,569
Total Assets and
Deferred Outflows 64,665,156 62,718,032 4,171,835 3,693,945 68,836,991 66,411,977
Current Liabilities 2,541,550 2,142,601 153,487 352,540 2,695,037 2,495,141
Long-term liabilities 29,557,054 23,662,863 1,845,494 1,042,707 31,402,548 24,705,570
Total liabilities 32,098,604 25,805,464 1,998,981 1,395,247 34,097,585 27,200,711
Total deferred inflows of
resources 600,122 525,177 24,096 60,155 624,218 585,332
Total Liabilities and
Deferred Inflows 32,698,726 26,330,641 2,023,077 1,455,402 34,721,803 27,786,043
Net Position:
Net investment in capital assets 42,125,123 43,120,490 1,820,668 1,366,575 43,945,791 44,487,065
Restricted 4,161,056 6,086,120 - - 4,161,056 6,086,120
Unrestricted (14,319,749) (12,819,219) 328,090 871,967 (13,991,659) (11,947,253)
$ $ $ $ $ $
Total Net Position 31,966,430 36,387,390 2,148,758 2,238,542 34,115,188 38,625,934
The second of the government-wide financial statements is the
Statement of Activities. This statement is comparable to an income
statement for a private business enterprise.
The Statement of Activities presents information showing revenues
and expenses on a full accrual basis and how the City’s net
position changed during the most recent fiscal year. All changes in
net position are reported as soon as the underlying event giving
rise to the change occurs, regardless of the timing of related cash
flows. Thus, revenues and expenses are reported in this statement
for some items that will only result in cash flows in future fiscal
periods (e.g., uncollected taxes and earned but unused vacation
leave)
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The Statement of Activities indicates total revenues of the City
decreased in 2016 over 2015. 2016 revenues were $26.8M compared to
$27.4M in 2015, a decrease of about $602,000 or 2.2%. Total
expenses increased to $31.3M in 2016 from $25.7M in 2015, largely
attributable to an increase in the City’s proportionate share of
APERS and LOPFI pension liabilities. Overall, expenditures exceeded
revenues by $4.5M in 2016, resulting in a decrease in net position
of a similar amount for 2016.
Summary Statement of Change in Net Position December 31, 2016 and 2015
Changes in Net Position
Governmental Activities Business-type Activities Total
2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015
Revenues
Program revenues:
Charges for services $ 2,353,228 $ 2,521,170 $ 3,405,200 $ 3,431,652 $ 5,758,428 $ 5,952,822
Operating grants and
contributions 4,413,390 4,145,981 11,947 12,460 4,425,337 4,158,441
Capital grants and contributions 259,177 933,951 - - 259,177 933,951
General revenues:
Property taxes 871,178 845,840 - - 871,178 845,840
Sales taxes 13,781,154 13,798,792 - - 13,781,154 13,798,792
Franchise taxes 1,105,865 1,262,049 - - 1,105,865 1,262,049
Investment income 89,570 15,644 1,539 993 91,109 16,637
Intergovernmental
revenues 451,246 454,419 - - 451,246 454,419
Gain/(loss) on sales of capital
assets 37,520 (69,038) 45,250 74,831 82,770 5,793
Total revenues 23,362,328 23,908,809 3,463,936 3,519,937 26,826,264 27,428,746
Expenses
General government 3,439,457 2,913,629 - - 3,439,457 2,913,629
Public works 2,987,291 2,832,455 - - 2,987,291 2,832,455
Parks and recreation services 4,109,087 3,547,411 - - 4,109,087 3,547,411
Public safety 16,302,436 12,391,619 - - 16,302,436 12,391,619
Housing and neighborhood
programs 240,454 200,669 - - 240,454 200,669
Debt issuance costs - 145,014 - - - 145,014
Agent fees on long-term debt 6,844 33,833 - - 6,844 33,833
Interest on long-term debt 262,728 209,386 - - 262,728 209,386
Sanitation services - - 1,516,551 1,459,139 1,516,551 1,459,139
Emergency medical services - - 2,472,158 2,005,367 2,472,158 2,005,367
Total expenses 27,348,297 22,274,017 3,988,709 3,464,506 31,337,006 25,738,523
Change in net position before
transfers (3,985,969) 1,634,792 (524,773) 55,431 (4,510,742) 1,690,223
Transfers (434,989) (425,000) 434,989 425,000 - -
Change in net position (4,420,959) 1,209,792 (89,784) 480,431 (4,510,742) 1,690,223
Net Position, Beginning of Year,
as previously reported 36,387,390 47,368,930 2,238,542 2,663,674 38,625,932 50,032,604
Change in accounting principle* - (12,191,329) - (905,563) - (13,096,892)
Net Position, Beginning of Year,
as restated 36,387,390 35,177,601 2,238,542 1,758,111 38,625,932 36,935,712
Net Position - December 31 $ 31,966,430 $ 36,387,390 $ 2,148,758 $ 2,238,542 $ 34,115,188 $ 38,625,934
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Percent
Percent of Change
201420152016TotalPrior Year
Revenues
Property taxes$ 802,438$ 833,835$ 839,052 3.6%0.6%
Sales taxes 13,406,409 13,798,792 13,781,154 59.0(0.1)
Licenses and permits 133,586 136,274 226,274 1.066.0
Intergovernmental 4,729,464 4,575,835 4,847,747 20.85.9
Charges for services 1,119,187 1,150,933 1,097,253 4.7(4.7)
Fines and fees 840,609 651,626 562,916 2.4(13.6)
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Utility franchise taxes 1,137,932 1,262,049 1,105,865 4.7(12.4)
Investment income 5,059 15,644 89,570 0.4472.6
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Miscellaneous 932,527 1,437,312 806,294 3.5(43.9)
Total revenues$ 23,107,211$ 23,862,300$ 23,356,125 100.00% (2.1) %
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Expenditures
General government $ 2,906,919 $ 2,708,248 $ 2,781,035 10.7% 2.7% 7:00 P.M. – 9:01 P.M.
Public works 2,528,778 2,802,715 2,375,150 9.2(15.3)
Parks and recreation 3,025,810 3,292,345 3,936,111 15.219.6
Police 7,149,003 7,347,242 7,370,238 28.50.3
Fire 4,324,497 4,472,701 7,214,517 27.961.3
Emergency communications 714,945 675,758 699,037 2.73.4
Narrowing the focus from the City-wide financial statements to the
Animal control 305,998 287,637 280,536 1.1(2.5)
Housing and neighborhood programs 238,824 202,067 226,768 0.912.2
Debt service 2,031,662 6,784,314 1,004,3783.9(85.2)
governmental funds financial statements, these funds include all
Total expenditures$ 23,226,436$ 28,573,027$ 25,887,770 100.00% (9.4) %
funds with the exception of the pension trust funds, and the
enterprise funds (Sanitation and EMS). Governmental funds are
reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting, which
combines accrual-basis accounting with cash-basis accounts. Under
this method, revenues are recognized when they become available and
measurable, generally within 60 days after year-end.
The City’s governmental funds reported total 2016 revenues of
$23.3M, down $506K or 2.1% from 2015. Total 2016 expenditures were
$25.9M, down $2.7M from $28.6M in 2015. The net position of these
funds decreased by approximately $3M during 2016.
Sales tax revenues which account for 59% of all City revenues were
$13.8M in 2016. This amount was virtually unchanged from 2015 sales
tax revenues, down about $17K. State tax turnbacks and other
intergovernmental revenues, such as grants, were $4.8M in 2016 or
approximately 21% of revenues; utility franchise taxes were $1.1M
or just under 5% of total revenues.
Comparative Statement of Revenues and Expenditures-Governmental Funds
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2016 General Fund Operations
Final Variance
Budgeted Actual with Final
AmountsAmountsBudget
Revenues$ 20,794,927$ 20,018,133$ (776,794)
Expenditures 19,866,608 19,649,622 216,986
Expenditures in excess of revenues 928,319 368,511 (559,808)
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Other financing sources (uses)
Carryover - prior year 249,516 - (249,516)
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Transfers-in: (From Other Funds) 15,000 12,000 (3,000)
Transfers-out (1,192,835) (1,416,145) (223,310)
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Total other financing sources (uses) (928,319) (1,404,145) (475,826)
7:00 P.M. – 9:01 P.M.
Net change in fund balances$ - (1,035,634)$ (1,035,634)
Fund balances, January 1 1,876,818
Fund balances, December 31$ 841,184
The City’s General Fund finished 2016 with a fund balance of
$841,184 which was a decrease of $1,035,634 from the December 31,
2015 fund balance. General Fund revenues of $20,018,000 were
$777,000 under budgeted revenues for the year, while General Fund
expenditures of $19,700,000 were $217,000 under budgeted
expenditures for 2016.
As a measure of the General Fund’s liquidity, it is useful to
compare total General Fund fund balance to total General Fund
expenditures. The fund balance of $841,200 at December 31, 2016
represents approximately 4.3% of 2016 actual General Fund
expenditures and approximately 4.2% of 2017 General Fund budgeted
expenditures.
As a general policy, the City’s minimum target at the end of a
fiscal year for the fund balance of the General Fund is 60 days
(16%) expenditures based on the most recent completed year. At the
end of 2016, the balance on hand was approximately 15 days of 2016
budgeted General Fund expenditures. This minimum level of fund
balance is required to ensure funds availability for unforeseen
emergencies that might impact the City’s ability to pay for basic
operations and also to guarantee the payment of debt obligations.
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General Fund
$17,516,497$18,888,911 $20,273,419 $21,059,443 $20,657,218 $22,011,653 $20,677,929 $19,190,962 $17,853,061 $18,663,794 21.0%11.8%14.6%19.1%18.8%19.4%22.4% 28.2%
$-Budgeted ExpendituresGF Fund Balance %2017201620152014201320122011201020092008 $25,000,000 $20,000,000 $15,000,000 $10,000,000 $5,000,000 8.9%4.2%
Fund Balance% of
Budgeted end of Budgeted
YearExpendituresPrevious YearExpenditures
2008 17,516,497 3,672,74221.0%
2009 18,888,911 3,552,71418.8%
2010 18,663,794 3,571,85519.1%
2011 17,853,061 3,456,36919.4%
2012 19,190,962 5,404,55528.2%
2013 20,677,929 4,639,31222.4%
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2014 22,011,653 3,219,85114.6%
2015 20,657,218 2,435,40411.8%
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2016 21,059,443 1,876,8188.9%
2017 20,273,419 841,1844.2%
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General Fund Ending Fund Balance as a Percent of Next Year’s
General Fund Budgeted Expenditures
In conclusion, he encouraged everyone to read the Management’s Discussion
and Analysis included in the financial section beginning on page 13, and
also the notes to financial statements which begin on page 45. The MD&A
analyzes the City’s financial performance for the year, provides
comparisons of the current year results to the prior year, and discusses
both the positive and negative aspects of the comparison. The notes to
the financial statements provide required detailed disclosures and
descriptions of the financial statements. He thanked the City Council
for the opportunity to serve as the City’s auditors.
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In response to a question from Councilman Traylor, Mr. Clark explained
that there was a statement issued by the Government Accounting Standards
known as GASB Statement 68; effective for the 2015 reporting year, which
said that if you are a member of a costs sharing multiple employer
pension or retirement plan then that retirement plan has actual pension
liabilities. He stated that this means assets of that plan that are not
enough to cover future obligation to pay benefits to the retirees, that
those liabilities are no longer liabilities of the pension plan itself
but are liabilities of the individual employers who contribute to that
plan. Each of the members of APERS or LOPFI that contribute into that
plan, those pension liabilities are now filtered down to each city or
agency’s financial statements. He stated that this has resulted in a
deficient unassigned net position on a lot of financial statements for
cities. He noted that it was implemented in 2015; we recorded 13M in
liabilities on the government-wide full accrual financial statements. He
again noted that in 2016, we added another 7M. He related that the City
continues to pay at the rates assigned for those retirement plans. He
stated that it is a journal entry on the full accrual financial
statements.
Councilman Collins questioned what the net effect of that would be on the
budget.
Mr. Clark stated that it is really an accounting entry that affects the
financial statements, not necessarily the budget. He explained that the
City continues to pay in the rates assigned by the retirement plans. He
added that on a cash flow basis there is no real change, saying that it
is a liability that is recorded on the full accrual basis regarding the
financial statements and the result is a deficit net position. He then
agreed that this affects many cities, citing that Jacksonville’s
proportionate share of APERS is actually less than 1% of their total
liabilities and for LOPFI just over 1%. He stated that those retirement
plans have large pension liabilities on their statements. He then noted
that we get the information from their auditors to book the entries on
the City’s financial statements.
Mayor Fletcher noted and Mr. Clark confirmed that this would apply to
Water and Wastewater too.
Mr. Clark noted that consideration is given to that if an entity is
considering a bond issue; they fully understand the implications to the
financial statements of the employers.
Councilman Collins moved, seconded by Councilman Twitty to accept the
2016 Audit as presented. MOTION CARRIED.
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d. Request to open a checking account for the Downtown Revitalization
Finance Director Cheryl Erkel requested permission to open the account to
track the Downtown Revitalization funds. She stated that this would
provide an avenue to track donations and grant funds for this project as
well as expenditures. She stated that this would make the process more
transparent and easier to follow regarding the cash flow.
Mayor Fletcher stated that most cities that have revitalization plans
operate under this type of procedure. He stated that the project
receives a lot of private donations.
Councilman Traylor questioned Mr. Clark if this is his recommendation.
Mr. Clark noted that his question would be if this is an 501(C)3.
Finance Director Cheryl Erkel answered that there is not 501(C)3 set up.
She then noted that the Historical District does operate under a 501(C)3
and is helping with the “Drink by the Glass” campaign.
Mr. Clark stated that his next question would be whether the City would
own the improvements that are made through the grants and donations.
Finance Director Cheryl Erkel stated that if property was purchased
through the grants and donations, to become a City park then it would
belong to the City. She added that Bentonville and Springdale have both
established Downtown Revitalization programs and have received grants
from the Walton Foundation and they have purchased shopping centers and
revitalized them into City parks downtown. She stated that they have
also run these programs through their cities, wanting to emulate
Bentonville and Springdale.
Mayor Fletcher stated that it provides a way to go after and receive
grants. He then clarified that the monies for the Downtown
Revitalization and “Drink by the Glass” are two separate issues and funds
would not be mixed, noting that a lot of the same people are involved in
both.
Finance Director Cheryl Erkel clarified that is the reason she mentioned
that “Drink by the Glass” funds are being run through the Historical
District 501(C)3 because City funds cannot be used for that campaign.
Councilman Traylor clarified that all funds received for the Downtown
Revitalization would have to be spent on City owned property.
Finance Director Cheryl Erkel then answered that this would be set up
similar to a Capital Projects Fund. She then concurred that the only
funds going into the account would be from grants and donations. She
answered Councilman Bolden that the grants would be given to the City
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rather than the entity but for the purpose of the Downtown
Revitalization.
Mayor Fletcher noted that the group could later apply for a non-profit
status. He stated that donations have already been given and we need a
vehicle for tracking those funds earmarked solely for this project. He
stated that as more donations come in, it may be advantageous for the
group to acquire a non-profit status because it also makes it more
attractive for people to donate regarding tax purposes.
Councilman Twitty requested information in the financial reports
regarding the status of the account.
Councilman Traylor moved, seconded by Councilman Bolden to authorize a
new checking account for the collection of donations and grants regarding
the Downtown Revitalization program. MOTION CARRIED.
e. DISCUSSION of City Council meeting schedule
Discussion ensued and it was the general consensus of the City Council to
keep the present meeting schedule as oppose to meeting only once monthly.
f. ORDINANCE 1569 (#05-2017)
AN ORDINANCE SUBMITTING TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE,
ARKANSS, A LOCAL OPTION ELECTION (I.E., LIQOUR BY THE DRINK SALES) WITHIN
A DESIGNATED AND IDENTIFIED BOUNDARY FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE GRAY
TOWNSHIP/PRECINT 614; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Councilman Ray moved, seconded by Councilman Traylor that Ordinance 1569
be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Bolden,
McCleary, Ray, Traylor, Twitty, Smith, and Collins voted AYE. NAY (0).
MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of
Ordinance 1569.
Dr. Price informed the City Council that this is a historical moment,
offering the City Council the second opportunity to continue the process
in changing a 60 year old bill that has had such a negative effect on the
Jacksonville economy. He stated that this started over a year ago when a
nonpartisan bill lead by Representatives Bob Johnson, Carolyn Brown, and
Senator Jane English was introduced to the State legislature and passed.
He stated that Jacksonville along with Sherwood now has the opportunity
to change that status with the upcoming election. He noted that there
would be a campaign to educate the voters about the nature of Act 44.
Mr. Mike Wilson reflected on the times going back 65 years when the Gray
Township was implemented. He expressed his support of putting the
question before the voters to allow a focused and tightly regulated
restaurant sales of liquor.
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Ms. LaConda Watson, School Board member, Chamber of Commerce Board
member, and Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Club also expressed
her support, noting it to be a quality of life issue regarding
Jacksonville’s progression along with economic growth and prosperity.
Dr. Price noted that “Drink by the Glass” was the number one initiative
on the Master Plan regarding the importance for Jacksonville.
Ms. Karen Abrahamson, owner of Double R Florist offered her support,
saying that it will bring jobs with new restaurants and more revenue for
the City. She noted that partnering with Sherwood is the optimal avenue
for the proposal’s success.
Mr. Daniel Gray clarified that this initiative is limited in scope, only
allowing restaurants to serve liquor, adding that it would not allow for
bars or liquor stores. He noted this to be an opportunity for economic
development for Jacksonville. He then pointed out that the Gray Township
has nothing to do with the Gray family.
State Representative Bob Johnson noted that the Bill that went through
the last legislative session started before he was in the House of
Representatives, saying that it began in 2013 and required signatures and
other requirements so much so that it became cumbersome and the goals
were never achieved in order to have an election. He stated that a
collective effort brought about changes that focused on each city council
pushing forth for an election together. He stated that the barriers to
entry for restaurants in Jacksonville are severe and those barriers need
to be removed. He stated that Jacksonville needs to look forward and be
progressive, noting the economic advantageous for all businesses in
Jacksonville. He asked for the City Council to support this initiative.
He then noted that a restaurant would need to have 70% of their sales
being from prepared food before you can sell alcohol, adding that it
would still require a permit from ABC and follow all their rules as well
as any State laws.
Mayor Fletcher thanked Dr. Price for leading this campaign. He then
noted that the original law being proposed in 2013 required 38% of
registered voters to sign a petition to even get the question before the
voters. He thanked everyone involved for allowing this to be brought
before the citizens for a vote.
Councilman Bolden stated that while he does not drink, he has fought hard
for Jacksonville to have its own school district and even though he is a
Bishop, that does not mean he does not look at the totality of
Jacksonville’s needs. He stated that this City needs revenue and the
only way to have a good steak house or have lobster is to be able to
offer restaurants this opportunity.
Mayor Fletcher offered anyone present to speak in opposition to Ordinance
1569 and no one presented.
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Director of Administration stated that of all the people in the room, he
and City Engineer Whisker could tell from personal experience, year after
year they desperately tried to get those major restaurants. He then
added that they have gotten good restaurants such as Firehouse Subs but
they are all non-alcohol. He stated that is one of the first questions
asked and when understand the current situation they seem to lose
interest.
Councilman Ray moved, seconded by Councilman McCleary to APPROVE
Ordinance 1569 on FIRST READING and suspend the rules and place on SECOND
READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Bolden, McCleary, Ray, Traylor,
Twitty, Smith, and Collins voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon
City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance 1569.
Councilman Ray moved, seconded by Councilman McCleary to further suspend
the rules and place Ordinance 1569 on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL
CALL: Alderman Elliott, Bolden, McCleary, Ray, Traylor, Twitty, Smith,
and Collins voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney
Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance 1569.
Councilman Ray moved, seconded by Councilman Traylor that Ordinance 1569
be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Councilmen Elliott, Bolden, McCleary,
Ray, Traylor, Twitty, Smith, and Collins voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION
CARRIED.
Councilman Ray moved, seconded by Councilman Collins to attach the
EMERGENCY CLAUSE to Ordinance 1569 (#05-2017). ROLL CALL: Councilmen
Elliott, Bolden, McCleary, Ray, Traylor, Twitty, Smith, and Collins voted
AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED.
th
ORDINANCE 1569 (#05-2017) APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 7 DAY OF SEPTEMBER,
2017.
g. Retirement Recognition of Director of Administration Jim Durham
Director of Administration Jim Durham related that he has served in one
manner or another under the last four mayors. He explained that Mayor
John Harden was instrumental when the Parks and Recreation as well as the
Hospital was built. He related that his father was on the Hospital Board
and he was given the job of cutting the grass at age 13. He added that
the following year the Martin Street Recreation Center and pool was
opened and they needed a part-time maintenance man. He related that his
father was also on the Parks Commission so he worked to maintain the pool
and worked as a part-time life guard. He then related that after getting
out of college and under Mayor Reid, he ran for City Council and served 3
terms. He stated that following that under Mayor Swaim he was appointed
to the Civil Service for two partial terms and two full terms. He added
that including his time as the Director of Administration, he has been
around for a total of 4 Police Chiefs, a Fire Chief and an Assistant Fire
Chief. He stated that he feels honored that he has had this opportunity.
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He then noted that Mayor Swaim married him and his wife 30 years ago. He
stated that under Mayor Fletcher he was brought in as his “right-hand
man”; and I have been honored to have that position.
He stated that he wanted to mention some things that every member of the
Council has been a part of, regarding their having blessed this with
their approval. He recalled that one of the first things was the flood
and there was a need to have an exit out of Tara Mount and he negotiated
a lot listed for $29,900.00 down to $19,900.00, which the City purchased.
He then recalled that the City lost an annexation vote but he told the
Mayor that while the residents may not have wanted the annexation the
businesses did. He stated that he was successful with a petition drive,
obtaining way more than the 51% of the property owners, and the City took
in 540 acres. He related that at that time former Finance Director Paul
Mushrush said that following the annexation, it increased the City’s
revenue by 30 to 35 thousand dollars monthly or $400,000.00 annually. He
noted that was the same time we lost almost 1M dollars because of the
Census. He stated that he was always trying to look for ways to save the
City money. He then related that they completed the Police shooting
range and the Fire burn tower, which was one of Mayor Swaim’s things that
he had started. He stated that then he got interested in the Arkansas
Wireless Information network and spent a lot of time with the County
Judges in the State before finally getting them to agree to put
Jacksonville into the State-wide system. He noted that the City was
spending $60,000 to almost $100,000 annually in quarterly FCC alignments
and maintenance/repair on the transmitter, which they took over so I was
able to save that money. He stated that following that we wanted to
build a new Police station, because the old Police station was falling
apart. He stated that Mayor Swaim had left approximately 3M dollars
targeted at the Police station repair project and Mayor Fletcher and he
(being builders) felt that was like “throwing money in the street”. He
stated they agreed they needed to do something that the City really needs
because that infrastructure was failing. He related that they went out
for bids having a 5.9M dollar budget and the first bids came in at 9 to
10M dollars. He stated that when the second bids came in, it was 1 to
1.2M dollars above the budget, he told Mayor Fletcher that he felt he
could value engineer the building down. He stated that he took him about
half of one week and he was able to find the difference and the building
was built that will be good for the next 40 to 50 years; it is a state of
the art building. He then noted that the bridges on Redmond Road and
Main Street getting replaced was not done as part of what the people
voted for, in fact it was already funded, our Mayor climbed under that
bridge and took pictures and went down to the Highway Department to show
them that the bridge was in danger of falling down. He convinced them
apparently, because very shortly after that they decided to fund that. He
stated that they probably would have done that under the tax program that
we eventually had but we would have paid that ½ cent tax a lot longer.
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He stated that they got “beat up real bad” over Ricky Hayes; adding that
Ricky Hayes was directly responsible for Firehouse Subs, Hardees’s, and
Hibbett Sports. He then added that Ryan Kyzer, who is still in town,
saying he has his fingers cross for a new announcement shortly. He
stated that if a Firehouse Subs or a restaurant that turns 1M a year,
which those type things do somewhere in the neighborhood, we are getting
2% City Sales Tax and 2% A&P Tax, so we are getting $40,000 annually. He
stated that we paid well for our services regarding Ricky Hayes, adding
that he doesn’t care what anybody says. He mentioned Fuzzy’s Tacos,
noting that Mayor Fletcher was instrumental in that. He then brought up
Edwards grocery store, saying that he went personally over to Little Rock
to Edwards grocery store on Cantrell to look for Steve Edwards. He
stated that he spoke with the store manager and about 1 month later,
Steve Edwards called him. He related that Steve Edwards had asked him if
it were his money would he buy the old Knights store or the old Wal-Mart
building. He then related that he told Steve Edwards about the new High
School being built behind Knights store and for his money that is where
he would buy. He stated that two weeks later Steve Edwards call the
Mayor and said he was coming to Jacksonville. He said that these are
things that a lot of people do not know about. He mentioned Ashland
Chemical, Polo Plaza, and the welding academy’s expansions. He stated
that if you drive around Jacksonville, every shopping center has either
holes filled in or replacement businesses. He stated that they did all
this in the worst economy since the Great Depression, which is an
astounding thing, adding that he believes people should realize this. He
stated that lastly was the Fire station renovation, out of the bond there
was $400,000 set aside, saying that he told the Mayor he could do that
and still do my job. He stated that he has gone to the Fire station for
the last year and make all kinds of quotes, taking that place apart and
putting it back together. He added that it is almost completely done and
he is almost $100,000 dollars under budget, so the Fire Department will
have to figure out what to do with the other $100,000 whether it is to go
into an ambulance or if they want to work on another fire station. He
stated that there is no way that the Mayor and he or any of the Directors
that serve under the Mayor could have done this without the City Council
getting involved and approving all these things. He thanked the City
Council. He said that finally, he would like to thank Mayor Fletcher;
saying his wife had told him that he could learn a lot from Mayor
Fletcher. He related that his wife said that Mayor Fletcher loves people
and people love him; he has a heart of gold, he’s got to walk with Christ
every day. He stated that he would never be able to thank Mayor Fletcher
for that because when you work side-by-side with somebody like that, you
cannot help but become like them. He added that his wife will say that
he is a better person today than he has ever been because of his
relationship with Mayor Fletcher.
Mayor Fletcher announced that Director Durham’s last day would be October
nd
2, adding that there would be a reception and invite the public to come
and express their thanks.
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Mayor Fletcher noted that Director Durham had used the word “right-hand”,
saying that he could not be more proud. He related that he and Director
Durham went to High School together but he did not like Jim Durham in
High School, adding that they did not get along when they were on the
City Council together. He stated that he has to be honest, saying that
he was jealous of Jim Durham because he was a very smart man. He related
that Jim Durham has a good memory; he can remember what he ate for supper
when he was six years old on his sixth birthday, so I am jealous of those
qualities. He stated that Jim Durham has certainly made him a better
Mayor and a better person; while I may have softened him up; I think he
has hardened me and I needed that. He stated that this is a tough job
and you do not want to make anyone mad, adding that no one in their right
mind wants to hurt someone. He stated that Bob Stroud had once told him
when he was running for office, that he was going to campaign against him
because he did not know how to say no. He related that we are who we are
in life because of our relationships. He stated that the Lord brings the
right people, adding that he believes in divine appointments as Mordecai
told Ester, “How do you know you were not created for this moment?” He
stated that he was created for this time to be Mayor, saying that he is
more certain of this than anything else. He stated that whatever comes
next year, Bob is a good man, and we are good friends, we will always be
good friends. He said this is not Gary Fletcher’s seat, it belongs to the
people and if the people change, I will support Bob whole heartedly. He
stated that Jim Durham has taken a lot of hits and he cannot say thank
you enough. He added that he cannot brag on Jim Durham enough, in fact
he didn’t cover near what he could have said. He stated that Jim Durham
has more than made his salary many times over and as far as the
annexation, you have no idea but that helped up get into a situation to
build the state of the art Police Department. He related that there have
been some rough economic times; we are still not over them. He thanked
Jim Durham for his service, saying that he dreads the day Jim leaves, but
added that he is aware that the Lord has better things for Jim and
himself. He added that Jim Durham is not going to disappear.
SOCIAL MEDIA MESSAGING
Mayor Fletcher stated that it pains him to address this but there is
starting to be a great divide in our Community, adding that we do not
need that, we have a great Community. He related that he hates that some
things are being said, and quite honestly, they are being said that are
not factual. He related that is why he hates social media, which is the
reason he is not on social media. He continued saying that he has to
address one thing that was said on social media from Councilman Smith.
He stated “you made a statement and I would like to get where you came up
with this”. He stated that it deals with the Police Department working
last Monday Labor Day; he read the following statement: “Unfortunately,
City administrators have taken away their holiday now, along with other
benefits besides insurance.” He asked Councilman Smith to please explain
the statement and what benefits she is talking about.
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Councilman Smith answered “how about longevity pay.”
Mayor Fletcher responded “let’s start with holidays, what are you talking
about?”
Councilman Smith questioned if Officers are allowed to take holidays.
Mayor Fletcher stated that both Fire and Police are being paid for
holidays.
Councilman Smith questioned how they are being paid. She then added that
it is not on their paychecks.
Mayor Fletcher said “I beg your pardon.”
Councilman Smith stated “if you could provide proof of that, I would be
happy to look at that.”
Mayor Fletcher stated “It is on the stubs, it is based in their pay. I
have got it right here.” He quoted, “the holiday pay for a starting
officer is $1,496.00.”
Councilman Smith then question “what about training pay?”
Mayor Fletcher responded “their base pay is $37,171.00; their holiday pay
is $1,496.00 so a new officer’s pay is $38,667.00. Some cities pay it all
at one time at the end of the year, some cities have it broken down in
the paychecks.” “We do it broken down in their paychecks.” He referred
to Finance Director Cheryl Erkel.
Finance Director Cheryl Erkel stated “it is spread out over the year, it
is not per pay day, it is paid throughout the year every pay period.”
Councilman Smith “so they are compensated for how many holiday, whether
they get them or not?”
Finance Director Cheryl Erkel “all of them.”
Mayor Fletcher added “whether they work them or not.”
Councilman Smith “if they have to work it, do they get overtime?”
Finance Director Cheryl Erkel “no, everyone in uniform gets paid holidays
pay whether they work it or not, it is included in their pay.”
Mayor Fletcher stated that he would like to say something, talking about
the City Administrator…
Councilman Smith “let’s continue, what about tuition reimbursement?”
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Mayor Fletcher stated “we did cut some things to balance the budget,
which by the way, you vote on that budget too.” “You have been on the
Internet, talking about the Council as if you are something distance from
them, you are part of the City Council too.” “By Law I am suppose to
bring you a balanced budget, I do it every year and I think you voted the
last two budgets anyway or maybe three budgets, coming up third budget.”
Councilman Smith “I do not recall on any of those budgets that we voted
for, showing that you cut benefits for the Police Department.”
Mayor Fletcher “my job is to bring you a balanced budget and I did it.”
“If you come up here and sit down, like most Councilmen do and talk to me
about what is in the budget, you would know more about what is in it and
what is not.” “You have not been in my office; it will be two years come
this November.” “You got ticked at me about one particular thing and it
has grown since then to the point now, that it has just gotten ugly and
it needs to stop because all it does, it divides the Community but it
divides the Department too.”
Councilman Ray stated “how did we get on this, it is not on the agenda.”
Mayor Fletcher concurred, that it is not on the agenda. He continued
saying it does not need to be voted to go on the agenda because he has
said all that he wanted to say.
Councilman Ray questioned “why couldn’t we vote to adjourn?”
Mayor Fletcher stated that “she said this publicly and I think I need to
address it publicly.”
Councilman Smith “I think you have said, I hear you, okay?”
Councilman Smith moved, seconded by Councilman Twitty to go into
executive session to discuss a personnel matter at approximately 8:33
p.m. ROLL CALL: Councilmen Elliott, Bolden, McCleary, Traylor, Twitty,
Smith, and Collins voted AYE. Councilman Ray VOTED NAY (1). MOTION
CARRIED.
Councilman Traylor moved, seconded by Councilman Collins to return from
executive session at approximately 9:00 p.m. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Fletcher stated that there is no formal action forthcoming from the
executive session.
APPOINTMENTS:
ANNOUNCMENTS:
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ADJOURNMENT: Without objection, Mayor Fletcher adjourned the meeting at
approximately 9:01 p.m. MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully,
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Susan L. Davitt MAYOR GARY FLETCHER
City Clerk-Treasurer
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