11 JUL 07.docCITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 7, 2011
7:00 P.M. – 7:19 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 July 7, 2011 at the regular meeting place of the Council. Alderman Smith delivered the invocation and
Charles Jenkins of Scout Troop 170 led a standing audience in the “Pledge of Allegiance” to the flag.
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, McCleary, Ray, Rinker, Traylor, Stroud, Robinson, and Howard answered roll call. Mayor Fletcher also answered ROLL CALL declaring a quorum. Alderman
Sansing arrived at approximately 7:04. PRESENT TEN (10), ABSENT (0).
Others present for the meeting were: City Attorney Robert Bamburg, Director of Administration Jim Durham, Fire Chief John Vanderhoof, Police Chief Gary Sipes, Finance Director Cheryl
Erkel, 911 Director Tabby Hughes, City Engineer Jay Whisker, Public Works Director Jim Oakley, Human Resource Director Jill Ross, CDBG Director Theresa Watson, IT Director Barbara Daniel,
Glenda Fletcher, Addie Gibson, Jim Moore, interested citizens, and members of the press.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
Mayor Fletcher presented the minutes of the special City Council meeting of June 14, 2011 for approval and/or correction at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Alderman Stroud moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of 2 June 2011 be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA: REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/ANIMAL CONTROL
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Stroud to approve the Regular Monthly Animal Control Report for June 2011. Said report reflects:
ADOPTION/FINES: $2,480.00
CONTRIBUTIONS: $ 45.00
TOTAL: $2,525.00
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Stroud to approve the Regular Monthly Report for June 2011.
PERMITS/LICENSE ISSUED INSPECTIONS PREFORMED
Building Permits 16 Building Inspections 77
Business Licenses 12 Electrical 54
Plumbing 58 HVACR 35
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 7, 2011
7:00 P.M. – 7:19 P.M.
UNSIGHTLY & UNSANITARY VEHICLES
Grass Letters 193 Notice of Noncompliance 3
Property Mowed 85 Towed 6
Trash Letters 6 CONDEMNATIONS
Trash Removal 1 Structural Maint. Letters 10
Property Maint. Letters 31 Structural repairs made 13
Cost $4,325.00 Demolitions 4
CITATIONS WARRANTS
Debris & open storage 1 Arrest 0
Property maintenance 3 Search 2
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Ray, Elliott, Smith, McCleary, Rinker, Traylor, Stroud, Robinson, and Howard voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
WATER DEPARTMENT:
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT:
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
STREET DEPARTMENT: RESOLUTION 663 (#9-2011)
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE TO UTILIZE FEDERAL-AID ENHANCEMENT FOR THE MARSHALL ROAD SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PHASE I; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Public Works Director Jim Oakley related that the City applied for the enhancement grant last year to construct a sidewalk on Marshall Road. He stated that the initial request was to
construct sidewalks on both sides, explaining that there is partial sidewalk on both sides, adding that the goal is to have the sidewalk go up to Vandenberg. He stated that the cost
estimates came in around $220,000.00, adding that the project was received $100,000 in funding. He then related that the grant is an 80/20 match grant, adding that the match is in the
City sidewalk fund. He stated that City is fortunate to receive this grant. He answered that that original request was for funding to construct sidewalk on both sides of Marshall Road,
but the grant came in at half the amount of funding. He explained that the City is going to complete construct sidewalk on one side this year. He added that the City will then request
adding funding in the future.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Stroud to read Resolution 663 (#9-2011). MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to approve Resolution 663 (#9-2011). MOTION CARRIED.
SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
PARKS & RECREATION:
PLANNING COMMISSION:
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 7, 2011
7:00 P.M. – 7:19 P.M.
GENERAL: 7:05 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING
a. ORDINANCE 1421 (#9-2011)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING JACKSONVILLE MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NOS. 213 AND 238; RENAMING A PORTION OF WALNUT STREET TO ALLEN LANE; FOR PROPERTY USE PROVISIONS AND DESIGNATIONS; AND, FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
Mayor Fletcher opened the public hearing at approximately 7:05 p.m.
Assistant Pastor of Immanuel Family Worship Center, Lou Turner spoke in favor of the street renaming. She related that the members of Immanuel Family Worship Center, established 21
years ago, are making this request to honor their founding pastor, Mr. Ricky Allen. She explained that the portion of Walnut Street that is being proposed for renaming runs along the
Church’s property. She then related that there is only on residence on that street. She noted the civic works of Pastor Allen, and his endeavors to lead his congregation to be supportive
of the Boys Club, the Jacksonville Elementary School, and the Chamber of Commerce.
With no one to speak in opposition, Mayor Fletcher closed the public hearing at approximately 7:06 p.m.
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Stroud that Ordinance 1421 be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen Elliott, Smith, McCleary, Sansing, Ray, Rinker, Traylor, Stroud,
Robinson, and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance 1421.
Alderman Stroud moved, seconded by Alderman Ray that Ordinance 1421 be APPROVED on FIRST READING and to suspend the rules and place on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen Elliott, Smith,
McCleary, Ray, Rinker, Traylor, Stroud, Robinson, and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). ABSTAIN (1). Alderman Sansing abstained. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the
heading of Ordinance 1421.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Stroud to further suspend the rules and place Ordinance 1421 on THIRD and FINAL READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen Elliott, McCleary, Ray, Rinker,
Traylor, Stroud, Robinson, and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). ABSTAIN (1). Alderman Sansing abstained. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance 1421.
Alderman Stroud moved, seconded by Alderman Ray that Ordinance 1421 be APPROVED and ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Aldermen Elliott, McCleary, Ray, Rinker, Traylor, Stroud, Robinson, and Howard
voted AYE. NAY (0). ABSTAIN (1). Alderman Sansing abstained. MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE APPROVED, ADOPTED, AND NUMBERED 1421 THIS 7th DAY OF JULY 2011.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 7, 2011
7:00 P.M. – 7:19 P.M.
b. Discussion to create a Fireworks Committee
Mayor Fletcher related that fireworks have been a topic lately for many cities, noting that the 911 call system was inundated with calls over the July 4th holiday. He stated that those
calls pulled police officers off the street from their regular duties, shifting the focus from more serious issues. He questioned if a window to allow the shooting of fireworks would
be the answer or should the City continue to ban the shooting of fireworks. He stated that it has become a growing problem for all communities, noting that 911 received 117 calls.
He then answered that he is not aware of any injuries in Jacksonville as a result of fireworks.
Alderman Sansing noted that the 117 fireworks calls were regarding the fact that the shooting was disturbing the peace. He went on to say that a lot of times it is kids shooting fireworks
all over the neighborhood and disturbing the peace.
Alderman Stroud stated that it’s better to not have a law then to have a law and not enforce it. He related that it is impossible to completely stop kids from shooting fireworks. He
supported the creation of a committee, suggesting that there be an allowable time to shoot fireworks that will not interfere will sleep hours. He added that if fireworks are discharged
outside the allowable hours then the law needs to be enforced strictly with citations and fines.
Mayor Fletcher concurred, saying that he feels there would be better control if you offer a period of allowance.
Alderman Howard noted that Little Rock offered a separate telephone number from the 911 number that residents could call regarding fireworks.
Mayor Fletcher related that the problem is the manpower it takes to handle each call, explaining that with the recent annexation the City has now increased to eight zoning patrols.
He then related that some areas received repeated calls that the police had to respond to. He stated that while he does not care for or like fireworks being discharged in the neighbors,
it is impossible to completely stop kids from shooting fireworks.
Alderman Stroud moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to create a fireworks committee to investigate controlling the situation. MOTION CARRIED.
Aldermen McCleary, Stroud, Robinson and Ray offered to serve on the committee. Alderman Ray offered to Chair. The citizen who offered to serve is Jerry Bryan.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 7, 2011
7:00 P.M. – 7:19 P.M.
UPDATE ON COMMUNITY CENTER SWIMMING POOL
Mayor Fletcher related that currently everything is waiting on the engineer, saying that there is a possibility that the underneath iron structure can be saved.
Director of Administration Jim Durham related that he learned that the engineer is waiting on drawings. He then stated that he has requested a set of drawings that would match the building,
noting that the current drawings and specifications do not even closely resemble what was actually constructed. He related that the engineer is determining the web thickness and specifications
as built, so he can make a determination as to whether the deterioration of the structure is such that it would have to be replaced.
Mayor Fletcher noted that unfortunately it will be a long and expensive process.
ANNOUNCEMENT(S):
ADJOURNMENT: Without objection, Mayor Fletcher adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:20 p.m. MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully,
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Susan L. Davitt MAYOR GARY FLETCHER
City Clerk-Treasurer