14 AUG 21CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 21, 2014
7:00 P.M. – 7:16 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 August 21, 2014 at the regular meeting place of the City Council. Alderman Bolden delivered the invocation
and Vice Mayor Elliott led a standing audience in the “Pledge of Allegiance” to the flag.
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Bolden, McCleary, Sansing, Ray, Mashburn, Traylor, Twitty, and Howard answered ROLL CALL. Mayor Fletcher also answered ROLL CALL declaring a quorum. Aldermen
Robinson was absent. PRESENT NINE (9), ABSENT (1).
Others present for the meeting were: City Attorney Robert Bamburg, Finance Director Cheryl Erkel, Public Works Director Jim Oakley, Police Chief Kenny Boyd, Fire Chief Alan Laughy,
CDBG Director Theresa Watson, IT Director Scott Rothlisberger, 911 Director Tabby Hughes, Planning Commissioner Jim Moore, interested citizens, and members of the press.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
Vice Mayor Elliott presented the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of August 7, 2014 for approval and/or correction at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Alderman Howard moved, seconded by Alderman Bolden that the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of 17 July 2014 be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA: REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/FIRE DEPARTMENT
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman McCleary to approve the regular monthly report for July 2014 from the Jacksonville Fire Department, reflecting an estimated fire loss of $7,000.00
and a savings total of $144,000.00.
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman McCleary to approve the regular monthly report for July 2014.
PERMITS/LICENSE ISSUED INSPECTIONS PERFORMED
Building Permits 21 Building Inspections 40
Business Licenses 12 Electrical 43 Plumbing 33
HVACR 17
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/POLICE DEPARTMENT
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman McCleary to approve the Regular Monthly Report for July 2014 regarding annual crime statistical comparisons.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
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Code Enforcement for July 2014
Assigned Calls 232
Self-Initiated Calls 568
Follow ups 312 Basketball Goals 26
Meetings/Court Hearings 164 Structures Inspected 4
Citations/Warnings Issued 19 Rental Properties Inspected 112
Notices/Letters Written 59 Properties Red Tagged 0
Vehicles Tagged 3 Search Warrants Served 0
Vehicles Towed 0 Structures Rehabbed 0
Lots posted 77 Structures Condemned 0
Signs removed 183 Houses Demolished by City 0
Trash cans tagged 64 Houses Demolished by Owner 0
Parking Violations 70
Grass Letters 76
Grass Mowed 50
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Bolden, Sansing, Ray, Mashburn, Traylor, Twitty, and Howard voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
WATER DEPARTMENT:
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENTS:
FIRE DEPARTMENT: Mutual Aid Agreement with Little Rock Air Force Base
Chief Laughy related that the Mutual Aid Agreement is now called a MOA (Memorandum of Agreement) with the Air Force Base, which concerns our ambulance service. He explained that the
Air Force Fire Department has changed their level of EMS service from EMT to EMR. He related that EMR is a level of care that is appropriate in most circumstances; however the Arkansas
Department of Health does not recognize that certification for basic life support. He continued explaining that the City of Jacksonville has a shared response with the Air Force Base,
where they provide basic life support with EMT’s, and the City of Jacksonville provides advanced life support within 8 minutes. He stated that this change means that if Little Rock
Air Force Base could not EMT standards then the City of Jacksonville could no longer have a mutual aid agreement. He stated that he has been working with the Air Force Base for the
last 10 months regarding this matter, adding that Colonel Rhatigan agreed that he would revitalize the EMT program for the Base Fire Department. He commended Mayor Fletcher Colonel
Rhatigan and many others who were instrumental for the last 10 months revitalizing the program. He noted that this will continue the agreement for another 3 years and continue the outstanding
EMS that we have at the Air Base.
POLICE DEPARTMENT: a. JAG Grant
Chief Boyd related that the Police Department has been chosen to receive $21,742.00 from the 2014 Edward Byrne Memorial Grant. He stated that the majority of the funds will be used
to replace tasers ($15,858.29). He noted that other replacement items include a ladder.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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He then related that another grant awarded to the Police Department was the Bullet Proof Partnership Grant, explaining that approximately 4½ years ago there was a recall on their bullet
proof vest and 47 vest were replaced. He noted that the vest have a 5-year life span so next year they will have to replace those vest in service, which is 38. He noted that the grant
was for $16,874.00, which will be used toward the purchase of new vest next year.
Alderman Bolden commended Chief Boyd regarding the new body cameras that will be used by the Police Department, noting the unfortunate incident in Missouri.
b. Traffic Update regarding Little Rock Air Force Base back gate closure
Chief Boyd related that the back gate of the Air Base has been closed, noting that the Air Base has suggested that its employees use the Harris Road gate. He stated that the first day
of school this week with all the traffic from the Air Force Base it bottlenecked. He explained that they have made contact with the Air Base and worked out some plans and for the last
two days the traffic has run fairly smooth. He related that they Air Base assisted by directed traffic just inside the gate to keep it moving.
He then explained that the project on the back gate is expected to be completed by October 1st, noting that they have stated that the project is ahead of scheduled so it could be completed
as early as September 15th. He added that once that project is completed they will begin a project for the front gate. He stated that he has worked with the Air Base and there is
a plan in place for that closure. He related that they are going to allow a lane going in Vandenburg for the traffic on Marshall Road. He stated that the traffic for Hwy. 67 down
Vandenburg from John Harden Drive will go off to the Marshall Road entrance during peak hours. He then related that during non-peak hours the entrance will be closed.
He related that the Police Department is supporting Officer Jennifer Corbin by selling breast cancer awareness pins, noting that they can be purchased for $10.00. He stated that they
are trying to raise money, stating that under our insurance she could be responsible for approximately $4,000.00. He stated that they are raising money and honoring her through her
fight with cancer. He stated that Officer Corbin is one of the School Resource Officers and is very well liked in the schools as well as being a topnotch police officer.
Alderman Bolden pledged $100.00, challenging his fellow Alderman to match his pledge.
Alderman Ray pledged his match.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 21, 2014
7:00 P.M. – 7:16 P.M.
STREET DEPARTMENT: Request to Accept Bid Asphalt Overlay
Public Works Director Jim Oakley related that this is the annual overlay program, expressing his disappointment that the City only received one bid. He noted that generally three bids
are received from major companies in Arkansas. He explained that two of the three stated that current their work load would not allow them to participate in the bidding. He surmised
that if the project is sent for rebid he did not feel the outcome would be any different. He answered that some of the street included in the bid is a block of Brewer, Latigo, and
a block and half in North Lake on Oneida Drive. He noted that many of the streets will have to be milled after being overlaid several times. He stated that the funds are budgeted
in the Street Department Fund.
Alderman Bolden moved, seconded by Alderman Traylor to approve the bid from Cranford Construction in the amount of $160,555.30. MOTION CARRIED with Alderman Ray voting NAY.
PARKS & RECREATION:
PLANNING COMMISSION:
GENERAL: RESOLUTION 717 (#12-2014)
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A HAZARD MITIGATION ACTION PLAN FOR THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Bolden to read Resolution 717 (#12-2014). MOTION CARRIED whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of Resolution 717 (#12-2014)
City Attorney Bamburg related that the adoption of Resolution 717 adopts a program that would allow the City of Jacksonville to continuing qualifying for FEMA funds and assistance in
the event of flooding within the area. He noted that this had been adopted in the past and this Resolution is a repeat housekeeping measure which extends it through 2017.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Bolden to approve Resolution 717 (#12-2014) in its entirety. MOTION CARRIED.
APPOINTMENT(S):
ANNOUNCEMENT(S): City Offices will be closed Monday, September 1st in observance of Labor Day.
Vice Mayor Elliott reminded everyone of the upcoming school election, asking everyone to make as many contacts as possible before the election in support of Jacksonville having its own
school district.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 21, 2014
7:00 P.M. – 7:16 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT: Without objection, Vice Mayor Elliott adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:16 p.m. MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully,
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Susan L. Davitt MAYOR GARY FLETCHER
City Clerk-Treasurer