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17 OCT 19 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 19, 2017 7:00 P.M. – 7:27 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 October 19, 2017 at the regular meeting place of the City Council. Councilman McCleary delivered the invocation and Mayor Fletcher led a standing audience in the “Pledge of Allegiance” to the flag. ROLL CALL: City Councilman: Elliott, Bolden, McCleary, Ray, Traylor, and Twitty, answered ROLL CALL. Mayor Fletcher also answered ROLL CALL declaring a quorum. Councilman Sansing arrived at approximately 7:02 p.m. Councilman Mashburn, Smith, and Collins were absent. PRESENT SIX (6) ABSENT FOUR (4). Others present for the meeting were: City Attorney Robert Bamburg, Human Resource Director Jill Ross, Finance Director Cheryl Erkel, Fire Chief Alan Laughy, Professional Administrative Consultant Geoffrey Herweg, IT Director Scott Rothlisberger, CDBG Director Theresa Watson, Director of Public Works Jim Oakley, 911 Director Tabby Hughes, Code Enforcement Officer Eddie Fletcher, Glenda Fletcher, Rick Kron, Jeannie Herweg, Planning Commission Chairman Jim Moore, Lida Feller, Planning Commissioner Patrick Thomas, Executive Secretary Michelle Lewis, Dr. Robert Price, Johnny Simpson, interested citizens, and members of the press. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES: Mayor Fletcher presented the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of October 5, 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 21 September 2017 be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED. CONSENT AGENDA: REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/POLICE DEPARTMENT Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Bolden to approve the Regular Monthly Report for September 2017 regarding annual crime statistical comparisons. REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/FIRE DEPARTMENT Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Bolden to approve the regular monthly report for September 2017 from the Jacksonville Fire Department, reflecting a fire loss of $1,000.00 and a savings total of $764,000.00. REGULAR MONTH REPORT/ANIMAL CONTROL Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Bolen to approve the regular monthly report for September 2017. ADOPTION FEES/FINES $ 465.00 CONTRIBUTIONS 0.00 TOTALS $ 465.00 1 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 19, 2017 7:00 P.M. – 7:27 P.M. ROLL CALL: Councilmen: Elliott, Bolden, McCleary, Sansing, Ray, Traylor, and Twitty voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED. WATER DEPARTMENT: WASTEWATER DEPARTMENTS: FIRE DEPARTMENT: POLICE DEPARTMENT: STREET DEPARTMENT: SANITATION DEPARTMENT: PARKS & RECREATION: PLANNING COMMISSION: GENERAL: RESOLUTION 758 (#11-2017) A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE SHAPE OF THE CITY’S “FIVE POINTS” MAIN STREET DEVLOPEMENT CAMPAIGN FOR THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Mayor Fletcher reminded the City Council that this is in support of the Master Plan that was presented by Dr. Price a few months ago, expressing the need to adopt the plan so the project could be eligible for grants. Councilman Ray moved, seconded by Councilman McCleary to read Resolution 758 (#11-2017). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of Resolution 758 (#11-2017). Councilman Ray moved, seconded by Councilman Bolden to approve Resolution 758 (#11-2017) in its entirety. MOTION CARRIED. b. PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE 1573 (#09-2017) AN ORDINANCE CONDEMNING STRUCTURES AND REAL PROPERTY AT THE LOCATION NOTED BELOW IN JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, FOR STRUCTURAL DEFECTS, DEFICIENCIES, AND PUBLIC HAZARD CONDITIONS; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Mayor Fletcher opened the public hearing at approximately 7:11 p.m. with no to speak in opposition or support, Mayor Fletcher closed the public hearing at approximately 7:11 p.m. Councilman Elliott moved, seconded by Councilman Bolden that Ordinance 1573 be placed on FIRST READING. Code Enforcement Officer Eddie Fletcher offered a PowerPoint presentation regarding the property addressed as 2008 South Highway 161. The City Council viewed photographs depicting various levels of dilapidation and evidence of the property having become a dumping ground for tires, and other debris. He then answered Mayor Fletcher that all efforts have been made to contact the owners and agents at several locations including the Canadian address. 2 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 19, 2017 7:00 P.M. – 7:27 P.M. ROLL CALL: Councilman Elliott, Bolden, McCleary, Sansing, Ray, Traylor, and Twitty voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance 1573. Councilman Ray moved, seconded by Councilman Bolden to APPROVE Ordinance 1573 on FIRST READING and suspend the rules and place Ordinance 1573 on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Councilman Elliott, Bolden, McCleary, Sansing, Ray, Traylor, and Twitty, voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance 1573. Councilman Ray moved, seconded by Councilman Bolden to further suspend the rules and place Ordinance 1573 on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL: Councilman Elliott, Bolden, McCleary, Sansing, Ray, Traylor, and Twitty. voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance 1573. Councilman Elliott moved, seconded by Councilman Ray that Ordinance 1573 be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Councilmen Elliott, Bolden, McCleary, Sansing, Ray, Traylor, and Twitty voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED. Councilman Bolden moved, seconded by Councilman Traylor that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL: Councilmen Elliott, Bolden, McCleary, Sansing, Ray, Traylor, and Twitty voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED. TH ORDINANCE 1573 (#09-2017) APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 19 DAY OF OCTOBER, 2017. c. ORDINANCE 1574 (#10-2017) AN ORDINANCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF LEVYING ONE (1) MILL, ONE (1) MILL, AND ONE (1) MILL AGAINST ALL PERSONAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS; FOR THE PURPOSE OF LEVYING ONE (1) MILL, ONE (1) MILL, AND ONE (1) MILL AGAINST ALL REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS; FOR THE PURPOSE OF EFFECTING CERTIFICATION TO THE COUNTY CLERK OF PULASKI COUNTY OF THE TAX LEVIED; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Councilman Ray moved, seconded by Councilman Traylor that Ordinance 1574 be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Councilman Elliott, Bolden, McCleary, Sansing, Ray, Traylor, and Twitty voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance 1574. Councilman Ray moved, seconded by Councilman Sansing to APPROVE Ordinance 1574 on FIRST READING and suspend the rules and place Ordinance 1574 on SECOND READING. 3 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 19, 2017 7:00 P.M. – 7:27 P.M. In response to a question from Councilman Traylor, City Attorney Bamburg concurred that the mill collected for the Library come off in approximately ten years. Finance Director Cheryl Erkel added that it the bonds are due to mature in 2032 but it is expected that it will be paid off as early as 2024. ROLL CALL: Councilman Elliott, Bolden, McCleary, Ray, Traylor, and Twitty, voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance 1574. Councilman Ray moved, seconded by Councilman Sansing to further suspend the rules and place Ordinance 1574 on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL: Councilman Elliott, Bolden, McCleary, Ray, Traylor, and Twitty. voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance 1574. Councilman Ray moved, seconded by Councilman Sansing that Ordinance 1574 be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Councilmen Elliott, Bolden, McCleary, Ray, Traylor, and Twitty voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED. TH ORDINANCE 1574 (#10-2017) APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 19 DAY OF OCTOBER, 2017. APPOINTMENTS: CIVIL SERVICE Councilman Bolden moved, seconded by Councilman McCleary to approve the appointment of Clarence Walters to fill the unexpired term of Lauren Fowler on the Civil Service Commission for a term to expire 04-01-2022. MOTION CARRIED. ANNOUNCMENTS: Mayor Fletcher announced that the Arkansas Municipal thth League Winter Conference would be held January 10 through the 12 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He asked that Council members wishing to attend to notify Michelle in his Office. Mr. Brian Blevins, owner of the game store in the old Hastings location, suggested that the City Council expand the Main Street name going all the way down to the shooting complex, replacing the Streets named Elm and Graham with Main Street. He stated that it would be better to say the shooting range is at the end of Main Street rather than offering several street names as directions. He added that this would increase property values in that area including the area of Sunnyside having a Main Street address. He related that it could also make the area more appealing for new development. He then commented that as a business owner he tries to stay current with trends, saying that a lot of people feel Jacksonville business is failing, adding that he does not feel this is the case. He stated that he feels what is happening is that business may have become stagnate to what we have and due to the construction, we do not have new business coming in and it gives the perception that we are failing. He stated that he feels the reason we do not have more new business is 4 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 19, 2017 7:00 P.M. – 7:27 P.M. primary because we do not have a good foundation of support for new businesses in Jacksonville. He went on to say that one of the main components is suppose to be the Chamber of Commerce, adding that since he has opened his business in Jacksonville, he has not had any support or inquiry from the Chamber of Commerce. He stated that he has gone as far as to help the Chamber of Commerce with multiple suggestions and multiple page essays of trying to help. He stated that when he speaks with them, they tell him they are working on it, adding that he heard that the Chamber does not have anyone running the Chamber currently. He stated that the businesses in Jacksonville need help, and the Chamber of Commerce is supposed to be their voice and guide. He stated that he would love to see the City talk to the Chamber and in hopes of getting them to help local businesses. Mayor Fletcher thanked Mr. Blevins for his presentation and his help with the Boys and Girls Club. He stated that his suggestions would be taken into consideration to determine the possibilities. Mr. James Arel with Tiger Insurance Agency related that he was invited by his friend Mr. Blevins, who came to him with the idea to make a concerted effort in Jacksonville to reach particularly the low-income population in the City to help them get signed up for health insurance. He stated that open enrollment is coming up and in discussions it was related that there are a lot of people who are not adequately covered. He stated that Mr. Blevins would be helping to identify locations here in Jacksonville where those folks are and where they need help so they can get the coverage they need. He noted that his services are free and that they are plugged into the Governor’s Arkansas Works Program, adding that anyone who qualifies for any level of assistance will be helped by professionals able to get them the maximum amount of assistance. ADJOURNMENT: Without objection, Mayor Fletcher adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:27 p.m. MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully, ________________________ _________________________ Susan L. Davitt MAYOR GARY FLETCHER City Clerk-Treasurer 5