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REGULAR MEETING
January 1-~., 1962
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met in regular meeting
Thursday, January 4, 1962, at Municipal Building at 7:30 P. M. with
Mayor Harden presiding.
Meeting called to order and Prayer offered by Alderman Sorrells.
Nt Roll Call the following were present: Aldermen: Lehman, Moore,
.Jenkins, Curtis, Sorrells and Staggs, Mayor Harden and Clerk Avants.
Moore moved, seconded by Jenkins that Minutes of Regular meeting of
December 21, 1961 be approved as read. Motion approved by voice vote.
Stagg~ moved, seconded by Curtis to approve bank balances, list of
Checks written not on regular lists and to pay current bills in the
sum of $1,955.75 for Jacksonville Water & Sewer Department as of
January 4, 1961. Motion approved by voice vote.
Mayor Harden suggested the Minutes of December 21, 1961 state the
State Public Health Service had been requested to analyze the water
on McArthur ·Street instead of County Health Service as recorded in the
Minutes and stated the State Public Health Service had obtained s amples
of the water in the area of McArthur Street and would shortly furnish a
complete chemical analysis of the water.
It was decided to print handbills for distribution to the public informing
them that the new Civil Defense siren will be sounded each Wednesday at
noon as a regular weekly practice workout of the Pulaski County Civil
Defens·e system.
Staggs ' moved, seconded by Sorrel ls to appoint Stonewall J. Smart and
T. P. White as members of the Planning Commission, (Mr. White to act
as Chairman) for a period of three (3) years, said terms are from
January 1, 1962 to January 1, 1965. Motion approved by voice vote.
Mr. Joe Reynolds of 1609 Carolyn s t., presented a request for a p ermit
to operate a T. V. and Radio repair business in the garage of his home.
After discussion in relation to the Bill of Assurance for Keaton Addition,
etc., it was decided to table this request for a later meeting.
Mayor Harden stated the proposal to lease the Hospital to a non-profit
organization had been tabled previously and that some decisiom should be
made of the matter. After discussien, Lehman moved, seconded by Staggs
that the Hospital continue under the five member Hospital Commission as
it is now operating. Roll Call: Staggs, aye, Sorrells, nay, Moore, Nay,
Lehman, aye, Curtis, aye, Jenkins, aye. Motion received four ayes, two
nays, Motion carried.
Mayor Harden reported two vacancies will occur on the Hospital Commission
soon and asked that Council Members be considering appointees for the
vacancies.
It was moved to adjourn.
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SPECIAL MEETING
January 10, 1962
The City Council of the Cit,y of Jacksonville met Wednesday, January lOth
in Special Meeting at Municipal Building at 7:30 P. M. with Mayor Harden
presiding.
Meeting was called to order and Clerk called the Roll. Thos present:
Amdermen: Staggs, Sorrells, Moore, Lehman and Curtis, Mayor Harden
and Clerk Avants. Absent: Alderman Jenkins. Aqquorum was declared.
Mayor Harden stated the purpose of the meeting was to consider increase
in salaries in different departments and the proposed 1962 Budget for the
City of Jacksonville General and Street Funds.
Motion by Sorrells, seconded by Moore to increase the monthly salary of
the following in Police Department, effective January 1, 1962:
Myron Traylor, Chief, from $335.00 (B) to $345 (C)
w. c. Turney, Patrolmalll 11 $Soo.oo (D) 11 $315 (E) ·
,., Emmet L. Tucker 11 11 $300.00 (D) 11 $315 (E)
·~1Ileme Thompsom, Radio 0.11 $195.00 (C) " $205 (D)
Zelda Adcox 11 '! 11 $185.00 (B) 11 $195 (C)
Motion approved by voice vote.
Moore moved, seconded by Sorrells to increas the monthly salary of the
following in the Fire Department, effective January 1, 1962:
Wayman Schmitt Fire Chief from $290.00 (A) to $300 (B)
Onie Vanderhoof, Ass't 11 " 11 $270.00 (A) 11 $280 (B)
David Elliott, Firefighter 11 $245.00 (~) 11 $255 (B)
Alfred GarviJJ. 11 11 11 $245.00 (A) 11 $255 (B)
L. E. Thompson 11 11 11 • $245.00 (A) 11 $255 (B)
Jess Brli!dgeman 11 11 " $245.00 (A) " $255 (B)
Lonnie Shearer will be moved from Class A, Firefighter, to Class B.
at $255.00 (Mr. Shearer is to submit resignation as Instructor).
Staggs moved, seconded by Curtis to increase the salary of ~nn watson,
as Deputy Collector for City Clerk, from $180.00 to $190.00 per month, effective
January 1, 1962. Motion approved by voice vote.
Sorrells moved, seconded by Curtis to increase the monthly salary of the
following in the Sanitation Department, effective January 1, 1962:
George Brown
Eugene Cherry
Johm H. Nelson
Calvin Lawrence
Roy Adkins
from $185.00 to $195.00
11 185.00 to $195.00
tt 185.00 to $195.00
" 185.00 to $195.00
11 80.00 to 90.00
Motion approved by voice vote.
(Continued)
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Moore moved, seconded by Lehman to employ Mrs. Doris Little as Secretary
to the Mayor at a salary of $25.00 per month, effective, January 1, 1962.
Motion approved by voice vote.
Staggs moved, seconded by Lehman to imcrease the slary of Mitchell
Haggard in Street Department from ~~245.00 to $255.00 per month, effective
ganuary 1, 1962. Motion approved by voice vote.
Motion by Moore, seconded by Sorrells to increase the monthly salary of the
following in the Water Department, effective January 1, 1962:
Scotland Katrosh Billing Clerk and Ass 1 t. Cashier from $275 to ~285
Louise Wood, Cashier-Clerk " $240 to $250
Elmer Hines Supervisor of Maint. crews & Salilit.11 $325 to *335
Jimmy Riggs, S Supervisor Water Plant & wells " $310 to $320
John Jenkins, Water Plant Helper 11 $260 to $270
Charlie Dedman General 11 $305 to $315
Hartis Washington, Sewer Plant, Lift Station, etc. 11 $225 to $235
Motion approved by voice vote.
"AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE YEAR OF 1962; MAKING AN APPROPRIATION
FOR THE OPERATIONS OF THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT FOR THE
PURCHASE OF MATERIALS, SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR AN
EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES" was introduced.
Moore moved, seconded by Sorrells that Ordinance be placed on FIRST reading.
Roll Call: and the following voted aye: Staggs, Sorrells, Moore, Lehman and Curtis.
Motion approved and Ordinance read for FIRST time by Mayor Harden. Moore moved, I
seconded by Curtis that Ordinance be accepted on FIRST reading. Roll Call:
and the following voted aye: Staggs, Sorrells, Moore, Lehman and Curtis.
Ordinance accepted on FIRST readin-g. Sorrells moved, seconded by Staggs
to suspend the rules and place Ordinance on SECOND reading. Roll Call: and
the following voted aye: Curtis, Lehman, Moore, Sorrells and Staggs. Whereupon
the Mayor read the Ordinance for Second time. Staggs moved, seconded by Sorrells
that Ord. be accepted on SECOND reading. Roll Call: and the following voted aye:
Staggs, Curtis, Sorrells, Lehman and Moore. Ordinance accepted on Second Reading.
Staggs moved, seconded by Curti~ to further suspend the rules and place
Ordinance on THIRD and FINAL reading. Roll Call: and the following voted aye :
Staggs, Curtis, Sorrells, Lehman and Moore. Mayor read Ordinance for THIRD
and Final time. Moore moved, seconded by Sorrells that Ordinance be approved
and adopted. Roll Call: and the following voted aye: Staggs, Sorrells, Moore,
' Lehman and Curtis.
Staggs moved, seconded by Curtis to approve and adopt the
the Ordinance. Roll Call: and the ibllowing voted aye:
Moore, Lehman and CUrtis. Ordinance and Emergency Clause
adopted and numbered ~·
emergency clause of
Staggs, Sorrells,
approved and
A general roURd-table discussion followed and there being no further business,
it was moved to adjourn, () . . ~ /) .
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REGULAR MEETING
January 18, 1962
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, January 18, 1962,
at Municipal Building at 7:30 P. M., with Mayor Harden presiding.
Meeting was called to order by presiding officer and Prayer offered by
Alderman Moore.
At Roll Call the following were present: Aldermen: Lehman,·Staggs, Curtis,
Sorrells, Jenkins and Moore, Mayor Harden and Clerk Avants.
Jenkins moved, seconded by Curtis that Minutes of Regular Meeting of
January 4th and Special Meeting of January lOth, 1961, be approved as
read. Motion approved by Voice Vote.
Curtis moved, seconded by Staggs, that balances and current accounts
payable in the sum of $3,131.66 for Jacksonville Water & Sewer Co., be
approved and paid. Motion approved by voice vote.
M~yor Harden reported that Motorola Company will check the radio equipment
to ascertain the reason the siren is not functioning.
Letter was read from Lonnie Shearer, dated January 8, 1962, asking to be
relieved of special duty as an instructor of the Jacksonville Fire Department
and to be restored to regular fireman duties. Staggs moved, seconded by
Jenkins to grant the request of Lonnie Shearer to be relieved as an instructor
in Jacksonville Fire Department and to restore his status to that of
regular fireman, effective January 1, 1962. Motion approved by voice vote.
Upon recommendation of Fire Chief Schmitt, Sorrells moved, seconded by Jenkins
to approve the appointment of Henry F. Hawkins and Lanny Canady to the
Volunteer Fire Department. Motion approved by voice vote.
A financia~ Report for Jacksoniille Park & Recreation Commission was submitted
by Mrs. Guy Kelly, Secretary-Treas.
A letter was read from Ark. State Board of Health addressed to Mr. Jimmie
Riggs, stating the water supply of Jacksonville, Arkansas met the U. s.
Public Health Service bacteriological quality standards during 1961.
Financial report for City of Jacksonville General and Street Funds for month
of December, 1961, was presented by the Clerk.
Mayor Harden stated one appointment to Park & Recreation Committee and one
to the Planning Commission was pending. It was decided to defer action om
the two appointments to the Hospital Commission.
Moore moved, seconded by Jenkins, that in view of the provisions of
Ordinance #109 pertaining to Home Occupations, the request of Sgt. Joe
Reynolds for a permit to operate a TV & Radio repair business at his home
would be denied. Motion approved by voice vote.
It was moved to adjourn.
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REGULAR MEETING
February 1, 1962
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, February 1,
1962 at 7:30 P. M., at Municipal Building for the regular meeting, with
Mayor Harden presiding.
Meeting was called to order by presiding officer and Prayer offered by
Rev. LeRoy Wood, Pastor of Church of Christ.
At roll call the following were present: Aldermen.: Moore, Curtis, Staggs,
Sorrells, Lehman ~and Jenkins, Mayor Harden, and Clerk Avants.
Reading of the Minutes of regular m!eting of January 18th, 1962 followed,
and there being no corrections or alterations, the Minutes stood approved
as read.
Mr. Russell Brown, CPA, presented and discussed the 1961 Audit report for
the City of Jacksonville.
Sorrells moved! seconded by Curtis to approve balances and pay current accounts
in the sum of ~1,961.71 for Jacksonville Water & Sewer Department. Motion
approved by voice vote.
A letter was read from State Board of Health presenting an analysis of the
water in McArthur Blvd. section and offering recommendations.
Mlnu te s of the m3 eting of Fi·remens ' Pension & Relief Fund Board, January 2 5,
1962, were read. Mayor Harden stated he would investigate the legal status of
the City of Jacksonville matching the total withholdings from Firemens' salaries.
Fire Department report for January, 1962 was presented. It was stated the
Fire Rating Bureau obtained tests on the fire trucks and would issue a report
within the next two weeks.
Mayor Harden appointed the following to make a comprehensive study of plans,
etc. for the Police and Court building and report their recommendations to the
Council: Aldermen: W. c. Jenkins and Cleo Staggs, Chief Myron Traylor, Mr.
s. J. Smart and Alderman Leon Sorrells, as Chairman.
Mo t i on by Moore, seconded by Staggs to ·lease, on rental-purchase plan,
one (1) used Caterpillar #112, Motor ·Grader S/N 3Ul460 for a peri0d beginning
January 1, 1962, and ending December 13, 1962, payable $5 ,306.00 on July
lOth and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract with
J. A. Ri gg s Tractor Company f or th~s plan. Motion approved qy voice vote.
Mr. Bob Olson, representative of Minnesota Mining Company, discussed the
quality of the Scotch-lite street marking signs and explained there were
various grades of Scoth Lite, some with two year and 5 year guarantees.
After discussion, Sorrells moved, seconded qy Jenkins, to authorize the
Mayor to obtain three bids for Scoteh-lite, or its equivalent, street markimg
signs, with five year guarantee, for 270 intersections. Motion approved b.r
voice vote.
11 AN ORDINANCE FDR 'lHE PUR.PffiE OF REGULATING THE BUSINESS OF PROFESSIONAL
BONDSMEN, PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT OF AN ANNUAL LICENSE FEE FDR AtL BONDSMEN
DOIID BUSINESS IN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, REPEALING ALL LAWS
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IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES FOR
FAILtmE TO COMPLY HEREWTI'H, was intrloduced.
Staggs moved, seconded by Curtis that the Ordinance be placed on First reading.
Roll Call: and the following voted aye: Lehman, Moore, Staggs, Sorrells, Curtis
and Jenkins. Motion ap proved and Ordinance read for First time by Clerk.
Staggs moved, seconded by Curtis that Ordinance be accepted on First Reading.
Roll Call: and the following voted aye: Staggs, Sorrells, Moore, Lehman,
Curtis and Jenkins. Ordinance accepted on First Reading.
Sorrells moved, seconded by Stagg s to suspend the rules and place Ordinance
on Second reading. Roll Call: and the following voted aye: Jenkins, Curtis,
Lehman, Moore, Sorrells and Staggs. Whereupon the Mayor directed the Clerk
to read Ordinance for Second Time. Blerk read Ordinance for Second Time.
Uenkifls lm~ved9 keeoftdea obtn§u~ts o toyaecept Ordinance on Second Reading.
Roll Call: and the following voted aye: Jemkins, Curtis, Lehman, Moore,
Sorrells, Staggs. Ordinance accepted on Second Reading.
Staggs moved, seconded by Curtis to further suspend the rules and place
Ordinance on Third and Final Reading. Roll Call: and the .following voted
aye: Lehman, Curtis, Staggs, Moore, Sorrells B.l'ld Jenkins. Whereupn Mayor
directed Clerk to read Ordinance for Third Time. Ordinance read for third
and final time. Staggs moved, seconded by Curtis that Ordinance be approved
and adopted. Roll Call: and the following vote~ aye: Staggs, Jenkins,
Sorrells, Curtis, Moore and Lehman.
Staggs Moved, seconded by Sorrells that Penalty Clause of Ordiaance be
approved. Roll Call: and the following voted aye:: Jenkins, LehmaJ!l, Staggs,
Sorrells, Curtis and Moore.
Ordinance approved and adopted and numbered 1 2 9.
After approving Ordinance #129, Jenkins moved, seconded by Lehman that the
privilege tax for proi'essiona.l Bondsma!ll as provided in the Ordinance, be
set at $100.00 per year per person, and :~100.00 per person for a firm.
Motion a p proved by voice vote.
Moore moved, seconded by Jenkins to table Ordinance 130 (Fire Extinguishers)
and place on Agenda, February 1.5. Motioa approved by voice vote.
rtAN ORDINANCE FOR THE PURPOOE OF ADOPTING RULES_ OF PROCEDURE FCR COUNCIL MEETINGS 11 ·
was introduced.
Staggs moved, seconded by Sorrels that Ordinance be placed on First Reading.
Roll Call: and the followi~ -voted aye: Jenkins, Curtis, Lehman, Moore, Sorrells
and Stag gs. Motion approved and Ordinance read for F-lrst Time by Clerk.
Staggs moved seconded by titurtis that Ordinance be accepted on First reading.
Roll Call: and the following voted aye: Staggs, Sorrel'lB, Moore, Lehman,
curtis am Jenkil'lS.
Ordinance accepted on First Reading.
Moore moved to susperrl the rules and place Ordinance on Second Readin.g,
seconded by Jenkins. Roll Call: and the following voted aye: Jenkins,
Curtis, Lehman, Moore, Staggs, and Sorrells. Whereupon the Mayer directed
Clerk to read Ordinance for Second time. Ordinance read for second time.
Staggs moved, seconded by Curtis that Ordinance be accepted om Second Reading.
Roll Call: and the following voted aye: Moore, Sorrells, Lehman, Staggs,
Jenkins and Curtis. Or d. accepted on Second Reading.
Staggs moved, seconded by Jenkins to further suspend the rules and place
ordinance on Thirg and Final Reading. Roll Call: and the following voted aye:
Jenkin.s, Curtis, taggs, Lehman, Sorrells and Moore.m Ordinance read for
Third time. Curtis moved, seconded by Staggs that Ordinance ~e ap proved
and adopted. Roll Call: and the following voted aye: Sorrells, Curtis,
Lehman, Moore, Staggs and Jenkins. Ordinance approved and adopted and •
nunbered 1 3 1.
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"AN ORDINANCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR PRESENTATION
OF MATTERS OF BUSINESS, RESOLUTIONS, AMENDMENTS, ORDINANCES, ETC., BEFORE
THE CITY COUNCIL. 11 was introduced.
Staggs moved, seconded by Curtis that Ordinance be placed on First Reading.
Roll Call: and the following voted aye: Moore, Jenkins, Staggs, Sorrells,
Lehman and Curtis. Motion approved and Ordinance read for First time.
Moore moved, secended by Staggs that Ordinance be accepted on First reading.
Roll Call: and the followiJl!: voted aye: Jenkins, Staggs, Sorrells, Curtis,
Lehman amd Moore. Ordinance accepted on First Reading.
Alderman Jenins, seconded by Alderman. Curtis moved to suspend the rules and
place Ordinance o:n Secord Reading. Roll Call: and the followimg voted aye:
Moore, Lehman, Curtis, Staggs, Sorrells and Jenkim. Ordinance read fer
Second time. Sorrells moved, seconded by Curtis that Ordi~ance be accepted
on Second reading, Roll Calls and the follaving voted aye: Jenkins, Staggs,
Curtis, Moore, Lehman and Sorrells. Ordinance accepted on Sec0:nd reading.
Jenkins moved to further suspend the rules and place Ordinance on Third
and Final Reading. Roll Call: and the followi~ voted aye:· Lehman, Moore,
Sorrells, Staggs, Jenkins and Curtis. Ordinance read far Third and Final
time. Staggs moved, seconded by Curtis that Ordinance be approved and
adopted, Roll Call: and the following voted aye: Jenkins, Staggs, Curtis,
Lehman, Moore and Sorrells. Ordinance approved and adopted and aumbered
1 3 2.
A letter was read from John E. Smith, Secty-Treas., Lions Club, expressing
appreciation for the ass:lstance given the club in setting up the Christmas
tree sales display.
A letter of resignation, dated Januar,y 22, 1962, from Dr. J. Albert Johnsom,
as a member of the Ho sr>i tal Commission Board, was read. Moore moved, seconded
by Sorrells to accept i!r the resignatio111. of Dr. J. Albert Johnson as a member
of the Hospital Commission Board. Motion approved by voice vote.
Mayor Harden stated Dr. Thos. Wortham had asked to be relieved from serving
on the Hospital Commission Board, inasmuch as he is a member of the Hospital
Staff. Staggs moved, seconded by Curtis to relieve Dr. Thos. Wortham frGID
servimg on the Hospital Commission Board. Motion approved by voice vote.
Mayor Harden appointed W. M. Alberson as a member of the Hospital Commission
Board for a period of five (5) years, said t~ure encling Jume 18, 1966.
Staggs moved, seconded by Curtis tor atify the appointment of w. M. Albersom
to the Hospital Commission Board for a period of five years. Motion
approved by voice vote.
It was moved to adjourn.
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COUNCIL MEETING
February 15, 1962
The regular Council Meeting was held Thursday, February 15, 1962, at the
Municipal Building with Mayor Harden presiding.
Meeting was called to order and Prayer offered by Rev. Ben Leonard, Pastor
of Landmark Baptist Church.
At roll call the following were present: Aldermen: Lehman, Staggs, Curtis,
Jenkins, Moore and Sorrells, Mayor Harden and Clerk Avants.
Minutes of regular meeting of February 1, 1962, were read and there being no
corrections or alterations, the Minutes stood approved as read.
Moore moved, seconded by Jeakins to approve balances and checks written not
on regular lists and pay current accounts in the sum of $4,017.20 for
Jacksonville Water & Sewer Department. Motion approved by voice vote.
Police Department report for January reflected 92 cases processed and fines
assessed at $2,975.11.
It was agreed to contact Mr. Dwight Little for approximate costs to survey for
sidewalks from Main Street to Gregory Road and to widen Main Street.
Moore moved, seconded by Jenkins to appropriate the sum of $23.00 as annual
dues of members of Fire Department to Ark. State Firemens Association •.
Motion approved by voice vote.
Moore moved, seconded by Sorrells to allooate the sum of $100.00 for necessary
expenses to send two members of the Fire Department to the annual Fire Department
Instructor's Conference at Memphis, Tenn., on February 27 throu~ March 2,
ani that any funds not expended there are to be refunded; Fire Chief to select
members to attend. Motion approved by voice vote.
A petition, signed by regular nembers of the Fire Department, was presented
in which it was a greed that tbey would pay into the Firemens Relief and Pension
Fund, 3% 0f to tal wages paid by City of Jacksonville, provided, the City of
Jacksonville would also pay 3% of total wages paid regular firemel'l to go into
the Firemens Relief and Pension Fund. After discussion, it was decided to
present an ordinance to this effect at a later meeting.
Mayor Harden discussed the need of a truck for the Sanitation Department and
it was decided to give this matter fUrther study.
Motion by Jenkins, seconded by Staggs to table Ordinance #130 until March 1,
1962, meeting. Motion approved by voice vote.
Financial report for City of Jacksonville General and Street Funds for
January, 1962, was presented.
Moore moved, seconded by SorrelLs to confirm the appointment made by Mayor
Harden of Dwight Little to the Metropolitan ~rea Planning Commission for a
period of one year, said tenure expiring January 1, 1963. Motion approved by
voice vote.
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Sorr.&Lils moved, seconded by Staggs].; to tlXI)nfim the appointment made by Mayor
Harden of Morris Montgomery to Parks & Recreation Committee to complete the
unexpired term of George Ahring, said tenure expiring April 20, 1963.
Motion approvee by voice vote.
Jenkins moved, seconded by Curtis to confirm the appointment made by Mayor
Harden of John P. Wright to the Planning Commission for a period of three
years, said tenure expiring January 1, 1965. Motion approved by voice vote.
Mayor Harden stated one appointment to the Hospital Commission was pending,
to complete the unexpired term of Dr. J. A. Johnson, resigned, Whose term
expires June 18, 1962, and appointed Martin Traywick to this vacancy. Curtis
moved, seconded by Jenkins to confirm the app ointment of Martin Traywick to
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the Hospital Commission. Roll Call: Staggs, nay, Sorrells, Nay, Moore, Nay, Lehman,
Nay, Curtis, Aye , and Jenkins, Aye. 4 Nays , two Ayes. Thereupon, Mayor Harden
appointed Rev. B. Franklin Bates to complete the unexpired term of Dr. Johnson,
on the Hospital Commission. Mayor Harden asked for the desire of the Council
and complete silence greeted the request and the coumi 1 members did not vote,
for or against, the appointment.
Moore moved, seconded by Curtis that City employees take vacations due them
or work and receive the vacation pay. Motion approved by voice vote.
Mrs. Reba Phillips was present and advised that Mr. Fred Bowen would write
a letter to the Mayor setting forth the ag~eement ·made with Mrs. Phillips
regarding an easement.
At the recommendation of Mr. Albert Hibbs, Civil Defense Director,
Moore moved, seconded b y Jenkins to appropriate tl'\~m o..!)p50.00 tJ~ ~ to purchase identi fication licens e taga f" I1otiot' approved by voice
vote.
Aldennan Sorrells and Mr. s. J. Smart of the Police and Count Building Committee
reported the approximate cost of the building as $27,730.00, and presented
plans for the building. A discussion followed and it was decided to continue
study of this matter.
It was moved to adjourn.
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COUNCIL MEETING
March 1, 1962
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, March 1, 1962
at 7:30 P. M. at Municipal Building with Mayor Harden presiding.
Meeting was called to order and Prayer offered by Rev. Marvin Thomas,
Pastor of Jesus Name Church.
At Roll Cal J. th ~ followirg were present: Aldermen: Moore, Sorrells, Lehman,
Curtis, Stag g s ~'\Jenkins aA~ 8ntii•i •, Mayor Harden and Clerk Avants.
Minutes of the meeting of February 15, 1962 were read for approval and there
being no corrections or alterations, stood apProved as read.
Moore moved, seconded by Staggs to approve .balances and pay current accounts
in the sum of $3,297.24 for Jacksonville Water & Sewer Department. Motion
approved by voice vote. · ·
A letter was read from Fred Bowen setting out the provisions of an agreement
between the City of Jacksonville am Mrs. Reba Phillips for an easement across
her property. After discussion, Jenkins moved, seconded byLehman that the
City tie on only, to the sewer, when sewer is available, for the .five existing
houses on Northeastern Ave., owned by Mrs. Phillips, at no charge, in lieu of
the easement granted by Mrs. Phillips. · Motion approved by v9ice vote. . . . '
Fire Department report f;or Febru a:cy, 1962 was presented. .
Drainage problems in Sunnyside Hills Addition were discussed and it was
decided to clean out some of the ditch.es in that area and to use the Fire
Hose to flush out debris.
A discussion followed regarding the opening of Gregory Street. It was suggested
that the street be opened and a 65x40 tile installed and headwalls be built.
It was estimated the material for this project would cost approximately $811.00.
It was decided to give this matter fUrther consideration and members of the
Council visit the site and offer recommendations.
Mr. T. P. White, Chairman of P~anning Commission, explained the following
recommendations of the Planning Co~ssion:, "that the following ,described
real-prop erty be rezoned from Industrial to Residential Class 1, pursuant to
action taken at a spe~:Jial meetir:g, of the Planning Commission, Tuesday,·
February 27, 1962.
"A parcel of land in SEt Section 24, Township 3 North, Range 11 West,
Pulaski County, Arlcansas, more particularly described as follows:"
Starting at the Northwest corner of the SEt of said Section.24;
thence easterly along the north line of the said SE t for 5ob feet. to the
point of beginning; thence continuing along the north line of said sE t
for 1786.8 feet to the centerline of Marshall Roa·d; theme south 08 degrees
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28 minutes west along the said centerline for 593 feet; thence south 13 degrees
53 minutes west along the said centerline for 500 feet; thenc~ westerly and
parallel to the north line of said SE ~ 1330 feet; thence north 35, degrees 23 minutes
west for 525 feet; thence northerly for approximately 650 feet to the point of
beginning except that part of the above description which has previously been
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"The City Planni~ Commission hereby recommends to the City Council that
the following described real-property be re-zoned from Industrial to Residential
Class 1-A, pursuant to action taken at a special meeting, fuesday,
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Starting a t Northwe st co r ner NE t SE i of said Section 24; thence easterly r· -]
along t he north line of said NE 4 , SEi f or 952.8 feet to the centerline of 1
Ma r s hall Road; thence South 08 degrees 28 minutes west along -the said centerline
for 593 f eet; then ce so u th 13 de gree s 53 minutes west along the said centerline
for 500 feet; thence westerly and p arallel to the northline of SEi fDr 1330
feet to the point of beginning; thence easterly and parallel to the north line
of said SEi for 1330 feet to the centerline of Marshall Road; thence South
13 degrees 52 minutes west along the said centerline for 130.7 feet; thence
south 08 degrees 52 minutes west along the said centerline for 551 feet;
thence north 88 degrees 08 minutes west for 249.2 feet; thence South 08
degrees 58 minutes west fot' 208.8 feet; theme North 88 degrees 07 minutes west
for 745 feet; -theme northwesterly for approximately 875 feet to the point
of beginning." Both of said recommendationS, if passed to be advertised and
set for public hearing on April 17, 1962.
Motion by Staggs, seconded by Moore to accept the recomrendations of the
City Planning Commission as set out above, and to present an Ordinance
relative to this matter on March 15, 1962. Motion approved by voice vote.
An Ordinance 11 REGULATING THE FILLING AND MAINTENANCE OF PORTABLE FmE EX-
TINGUISHERS; REQUIRING A LICENSE 'IO ENGAGE .IN THE BUSINESS OF MAINTAINING
PORTABLJ<~ FIRE EXTINGULS HERS; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS HEREOF,
AND FOR O'IHER PURPCBES 11 was introduced.
Staggs moved, seconded by Sorrels that Ordinance be placed on First
Reading. Roll Call: and the following voted aye :: Staggs, Sorrells,
Jenkins, Curtis, ~, Moore ani Lehman. Motion apprOiled and
Ordinance ·read for-First Time ·by ·Clerk. "
Staggs moved, seconded by Sorrells that Ordinance be accepted on First
Reading. Roll Call: and the following voted aye: Staggs, Sorrells,
Jenkins, Curtis, ~~, Moore arrl Lehman. Ordinance accepted on First Reading.
Curtis moved, seconded by Staggs to suspend the rules and place Ordinance on
Second reading. Roll Call: and the following voted aye: Lehman, Moore, Sorrells,
Curtis, Jenkins and Staggs. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and no
negative votes, whereupon the Mayor directed the Clerk to read Ordinance for
Second time. Ordinance read for second time. Jenkins moved, seconded by
Sorrells to accept Ordinance on secon:l ileading. Roll Call: and the following
voted aye: Lehman, Curtis, Jenkins, Moore, Staggs and _Sorrells.
Staggs moved, seconded by Moore to fyrther suspend the rules and place Ordinance
on Third and Final Reading. Roll Call: and the following voted aye: Moore,
Lehman, Sorrells, Staggs, Jenkins and Curtis. Ordinance read for Third and
Final time. Staggs moved, seconded by Jenkins that Ordi·nance be approved
and adopted.~ Roll Call: and the follooing voted aye: Jenkins, Curtis,
Staggs, Sorrells, Moore and Lehman. Brdinance approved and adopted and
numbered 1 3 0. --
A general discussion followed after Alderman Lehman presented a proposal
to investigate the possibility of the City obtaining ~ Fedet'al
aid to construct public housing for lower income group , a ni it was decided
to give the matter further study.
Alderman Jenkins presented ·a written opinion from Attorney General Holt
in regard to the appointment of Dr. Bates to the Hospital Cormnission, and
it was decided to place this matte!' on the March 15th Agenda.
It was m
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COut{: IL MEETING
March 1.5, 1962
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, March 1.5,
1962, at 7:30P.M., at Municipal ~uildj_ng for the regular treetirg,
with Mayor Harden presiding. ·
Meeting was called to order by presiding officer and Prayer offered by
Rev. Byron McSpadden, Pastor, Methodist Church.
At Roll Call the following were present: Aldermen: Lehman, Sorrells,
Staggs, Jenkins, Curtis and Moore, Mayor Harden and Clerk Avants.
Minutes of the regular meeting of March 1st were read and there being
no corrections or alterations, stood approved as read.
Moore moved, secorrled by Curtis to approve the bank balances and current
accounts payable in the sum of $.5,418.62 for Jacksonville Water & Sewer
Department. Motion approved by voice vote.
Police report for February, 1962, reflected 163 cases processed and fines
assessed as $3,h.59.?.5.
Mayor Harden discussed a tenativ~ proposal by five property owners to
extend water lines to North Jacksonvi lle1 and it was decided to give the
matter further study.
It was decided to invite a member of the Fire Rating Bureau to attend a
meeting of the Council to discuss the Fire Rating Bureau report recently
issued, said treeting to be hld Monday, March 19th, if possible.
After discussion, it was decided to install tile on Gregory Street after
Mayor Harden and Street Superintendent inspects the proposed project and
determines the requirements to complete the work •.
Financial report for City of Jacksonville General and Street funds for
February, 1962, was presented.
Alderman Moore, seconded by Alderman Jenkins moved to place Ordinance #133:
11 AN ORDINANCE TO PROHIBIT THE DEPOSIT OF OFFENSIVE MATTER ON HIGHWAYS, STREETS,
ROADS, PUBI,IC PROPERTY, OR PRIVATE PROPERTY OF ANOTI:IER WITHIN THE CITY OF
JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS" on second reading. Roll Call: and the following voted
aye: Staggs, Sorrells, Moore, Lehman, Curtis and Jenkins. Whereupon the
Mayor directed the Cle!k to read Ordinance for second time. Ordinance read
for second time. Moore moved, seconded by Jenkins to accept Ordinance on
Second reading. Roll Call: and the following voted aye: Staggs, Sorrells,
Moore, Lehman, Curtis and Jenkins. Ordinance accepted on second reading.
11 AN ORDINANCE FOR THE PURPOSE · OF AMENDIID ORDINANCE NO. 36 TO PROVIDE FOR
MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND TO REGULA,TE SAID ZONE 11 was introduced.
Sorrells moved, seconded by Curtis that Ordinance be placed on First Reading.
Roll Call: and the following voted aye: Jenkins, Curtis, Lehman, Moore,
Sorrells and Staggs. Motion approved and Ordinance read for first time by
Clerk. Moore moved, seconded by Jenkins that Ordinance be accepted on
First Reading. Roll Call: and the following voted aye: Staggs, Sorrells,
Moore, Lehman, Curtis and Jenkins. Ordinance accepted on First Reading •
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on second reading. Roll Call: and the following voted aye: Staggs, Sorrells
Lehman, Moore, Curtis and Jenkins. Motion received six affirmative votes _j
and no negative votes. Whereupon the Mayor directed the Clerk to read
Ordinance for Second time. Cleti{ read ordinance for second tirre.
Jenkins moved, seconded by Staggs to further suspen:i the rules and
place ordinance on Third and Final reading. Roll Call: and the following
voted aye: Jenkins, Curtis, Lehman, Moore, Sorrells and Staggs.
Clerk read Ordinance for Third and Final time. Staggs moved, seconded
by Curtis that Ordinance be approved and adopted. Roll Call: and the
following voted aye: Jenkins, Curtis, Lehman, Moore, Sorrells and staggs.
Sorrells moved, seconded by Jenkins to approve emergency clause of
Ordinance. Roll Call: and the following voted aye: Staggs, Sorrells,
Moore, Lehman, Curtis and Jenkins. Ordinance and emergency clause approved
and adopted and numbered 1 3 4.
A written recommendation from the Planning Commission was presented on
behalf of Harold Gwatney and Bart Gray for the re~oning of the Henry
School property as follows:
11 Tha t Tract 1 A 1 more particularly described as follows:
The beginning point of this survey is marked by an
iron pin set on the north line of a 60.0 foot paved
street and is located n 1° 37 1 E 268.9 feet and
S 88° 04' E 515.0 feet from the southwest corner of
a 2.44 acre tract in the name of Redmond Company,
Incorporated, and known locally as the Fire Station
tract, thence N 1° 37 1 E along the East line of the
Fire Station tract 395.0 feet to a point which is
the northeast corner of the Fire Station tract,
thence N 88° 22 1 W along the north lines of the Fire
Station tract and the News Progress PUblishing Co.
tract, passing at 215.0 feet the joint corner of
these said tracts a distance of 408.5 feet to the
most westerly point of this tract which is also
the intersection of the south right-of -way line of
new Highway 67, and the north lire of a tract in
the nane of News Progress Publishing Company, thence
N 44° 03 1 E along the south right-of-way line of said
new Hi ghway 67, 432.2 feet to a concrete marker thence
continue along this Ri~t-of-way line N 46° 25 1 E 475.0
feet to a concrete marker thence S 880 36 1 E 125.0 feet
to the northeast corner of this tract, and also the
northwest corner of a tract in the name of Ja.cksonville
Industrial Corporation, theme S 1° 54• W along the
west line of said Jacksonville Industrial Corporation
tract 1051.8 feet to a point on the north right-of-way
line of a 60.0 ft. street thence N 88° 04 1 along
said Right-of-w~ line 338.4 feet to the point of
beginning containing 9.741 acres more or less.
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being between the Southeast Right-of-way of the said
new Highway 67 on the Northwest; and Crestview
Addition to the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas on the
North; and West Main Street on the South;
be re-zoned from Residential to Commercial; on the
condition that land on the ~ast side thereof, of a
width sufficient to reasure a total of fifty (50)
feet be dedicated far a public street; and that ypon
passage of said recomroondation by the Council that
a public hearing date be set by the Council which
shall be at least thirty (30) days after notice.
Lehman moved, seconded by Sorrells to accept the recommendation
of the Planning Commission to re-zone from residential to
Commercial "Tract A" (above described property) owened by
Harold Gwatney and Bart Gray, and that a Public Hearing date
be set as May 1, 1962. Motion approved by voice vote.
It was moved%~ adjourn.
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SPECIAL MEETIID
March 21, 1962
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met in Special Meeting
March 21st at 7:30 P. M. at Municipal Building with Mayor Harden
presiding.
Meeting was called to order by presiding officer and Prayer offered
by Alderman Sorrells •
At Roll Call the followirg were present.: Aldermen: Jenkins, Sorrells,
Curtis, Lehman, Moore a.rrl Staggs, Mayor Harden. In the absence of
the Clerk, Mayor Harden recorded the Minutes.
Mr. Richardson and Mr. Harmon of the Fire Rating Bureau were present
and Mr. Harmon discussed the Rating Report in 1953 and 1956 and Mr.
Richardson discussed the 1962 Rating report.
Mayor Harden presented a letter of resignation from Dr. B. Franklin
Bates as a member of the Hospital Commission and it was moved by
Alderman Moare, seconded by Alderman Sorrells to accept the resignation
of Dr. Bates as Hospital Commissioner. Roll Call: and the following
voted aye: Jenkins, Curtis, Lehman, Moore, Sorrells and Staggs.
Mayor Harden appointed Martin Traywick to the Hospital Commission
to complete the unexpired term of Dr. J. Albert Johnson, resigned,
said tenure expiring June , 8, 1962. Sorrells moved, seconded by
Jenkins to confirm the appointment of Martin Traywich as a nember
of the Hospital Commission to serve the unexpired term of Dr. J.
Albert Johnson. Roll Call: Staggs, Sorrells, Moore, Lehman, Jenkins
and Curtis, voted aye.
It was moved to adjourn.
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COUNCIL MEETING
April 5, 1962
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas, met Thursday,
April 5th at 7:30 P. M. at the Municipal Building far the regular meeting
with Mayor Harden presiding.
Meeting was called to order by presidi~~ officer, and Prayer offered by
Rev. Lester Burton, Pastor, Assembly of God Church.
At Roll Call the. following were present: Aldermen: Moore, Lehman,
Curtis and Jenkins, Clerk Ava nts, Mayor Harden. Ab 'sent: Aldermen
Sorrells and Staggs. A qaorum was declared.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 15th and Special Meeting of
March 21st were read. and there being no corrections or alterations,
stood approved as read.
Moore moved, seconded by Curtis to approve balances and pay current accounts
payable in the sum of $4,550.71 for Jacksonville Water arrl Sewer Department.
Motion approved by voic·e vote.
A discussion followed regarding a proposal by five property owners in
North Jacksonville Sub-division to tie on to the existing water line at
Memorial Drive in Green Acres, with a 6 inch line and extend for approximately
4,000 to 4,500 feet in North Jacksonville Subdivision, at no expense to tm
city, provided, the city will execute a contract to charge, and collect,
$160.00 for each tie-on on the line, of which sum $60.00 reverts to the
City and $100.00 to the owners of the water line, less a 10% collection
fee. Said fees and collection to remain in effect for a period of five
years. In the discussion of this proposal, the problem of maintaining
pressure in that area was discussed and it was decided to investigate
the matter further and table this proposal until a later meeting.
It was announced there would be a special rre eting of the .Council,
. Thursday, April 12th.
Police Department report for March reflected 173 cases with fines assessed
at $2,909.85.
Fire Department report for March was presented.
F:i.re Chief Schmitt requested approval to send two members of the Fire
Department to the state Fire Departn-ent Instructor 1 s Training School in
Pine Bluff, April 23 through April 25, 1962, and allocate the sum of $5o.oo
for expense. Moore moved, seconded by Jenkins to approve the request
of Fire Chief t6 send two members of Fire Department to the Inst~uctor's
school at Pine Bluff, April 23-2.5, and allocate $50.00 for expense.
Motion approved by voice vote. It was decided A. M. Garvin and Wayman
Schmitt would attend the school.
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Specifications for a motor-fire apparatus were presented and discussed
and it was decided to study the specifications until a later meeting.
Mayor Harden stated bids had been obtained for street markers indicating
a cost of $15.84 per setting, including blades and pipe; and also stated
approximately 270 intersections need marking. After discussion, it was
decided to table this rna tter for further study.
Moore moved, seconded by Jenkins to place Ordinance #133 "AN ORDINANCE TO
PROHIBIT THE DEPOSIT OF OFFENSIVE MATTER ON HIGHWAYS, STREETS, R®ADS,
PUBLIC PROPERTY, CR PRIVATE PROPERTY OF ANOTHER WITHIN THE CITY OF
JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS" on Third and Final Heading. Roll Call: and the
following voted aye:· Lehman, Curtis, Jenkins and Moore. Whereupon
the Mayor directed Cle:rl<: to read Ordinance for Third and Final time.
Ordinance read for third tine. Lehman moved, second~d by Curtis that
Ordinance be approved and adopted. Hall Call: and the following voted
aye: Curtis, Moore, Jenkins and Lehman. Jenkins moved, seconded by
Moore that emergency clause be approved and adopted. Roll Call: arrl
the following voted aye: Jenkins, Moore, Lehman and Curtis. Ordinance
approved and adopted and nunb ered !1133.
Following the Pecommendation of the Planning Commission, Jenkins, moved,
seconded by Curtis to accept Plannirg Commission 1 s recommendations in
regard to reduction of the easement from 16 feet to 5 feet in Edgewood
Sub-division to the following extent:
1. All utility easements on rear property lines are to be
6 feet in width.
2. All utili,ty easements on side yard property lines are to be
5 feet in width, which are as follows:
A. E-W easement between Brewer Street and Crestview Addition.
B. E-W easement between Braden and Brewer Streets.
·c. N-8 easement between Lots 7 & 8, 18 & 19 of Block 3;
and Lots 1 & 8, Block 4.
D. N-S easement between James Street and first row of inside
lots in Edgewood.
E. SW-NE easement rear of lots between Highway and Hospital Blvd.
F. SW-NE easement rear of lots between Hospital Blvd. and first row
of inside 1 ots •
G. NW-SE easement side property Lots 8 & 9, Block 1; ,
Lots 5 & 6, Block 2; Lots 4 & 3, Block 2; Lots 1 & 2
Block 2.
And for the fUrther easements for purpose of street lighting five (5)
feet along the side of property lines on the following blocks:
A. Block 3, between Lots 4 and 5.
B. Block 3, between Lots 8 & 9.
C. Block 3, between Lots 17 & 18.
D. Block 3, between Lots 21 & 22
E. Block 3, between Lots 11 & 12.
F. Block 2, between Lots 13 & 14.
Motion approved by voice vote.
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Following the recomrnendati on of the Plannilllg Connnission, Moore
Movea, seconded by Jenkins to re-zon9 an area hereinafter described from
Class 1, Residential to Class, lA Residential: Lot #17, of Hill
AdQi tion to the City of J ackso nvi ll.e. Public hearing to be fixed as
May 22, 1962• Motion approved by voice vote.
It was moved to adjourn.
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(SPECIAL)
April 12, 1962
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, April 12th,
1962, at 7:30P.M., at Municipal Building, in Special Meeting, with
Mayor Harden presiding.
Meeting called to order by presiding officer and P~ayer offered by
Alderman Jenkins.
At Roll Call the following were present: Aldermen: Curtis, Lehman,
Sorrells, Staggs, Jenkins and Moore, Clerk Avants, and Mayor Harden.
A quorum was declared.
M!J.yor Harden announced the purpose of the meeting was to consider three
i tems of business (1) street markers, (2) proposal of property owners in
N. J a cksonville Sub-division for water service, and (3) specifications for
fire truck.
Street markers were discussed, as well as sidewalks, and it was the" general
opinion these two matters hould be considered in an ov e rall street program
for the year and that committees be appointed to wor k wi th the Mayor on
this program. It was decided to table these matters f urther.
Mr. Morris Justice and Mr. Bart Gray were present in the interest of the
North Jacksonville SUb-division water line and discussed the matter of
pressure and fire protection for the area, and the owners indicated they
are willing to take the risk of installing the six inch line, and to
accept the pressure as is, Which affords little fire protection. After
discussion, Lehman moved, seconded by Sorrells that the City enter into
a contract with North Jacksonville Water District with the following
provisions :
1. Said Water District to tie on to an existing six inch line
near Memorial Drive in Green Acres, with another six inch
line and extend said line approximately 4,000 to 4,500 feet
into N. Jacksonville Sub-division, to provide all engineering
and blue prints, at no cost to the City.
2. Said Water District to install a minimum of two fire pluge
in the area.
3. A tie.-o'n> fee of $160.00 to be charged for eadh tie on
on the line, of this sum, $60.00 to be paid ehe City and
$100.00, less 10% collection fee, to the N. Jacksonville
Water District.
4. City of Jacksonville to be collecting and disbursing agent
for tie-on fees am remit such funds as may be payable to
an agent so designated by N. Jacksonville Water District
semi-annually.
5. Said contract to be in fUll force and effect for a period
of five (5) years, after which time, full ownership of the
water line to revert to the City of Jacksonville.
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6. Said Water Distr!l:ct accepts the water pressure and fire
protection as it will exist, unreservedly.
Motion approved by voice vote.
Jenkins moved, seconded by .staggs that the City adver.tis,e for bids
for a motor-fire apparatus on the bais of specifications submitted.
Motion approved by voice vote.
Financial Report for March, 1962, for Ci~ of Jacksonville General and
Street Funds was presented.
Mr. Bart Gray, President of Chamber of Commerce, gave an interesting
talk on the correlation of the objectives of the Chamber of Commerce
and the City Co unci 1.
Moore moved, seconded by Jenkins to pay the expenses of Mayor Harden
to. Washington, D. C. on April 29th to attend the meeting of National
Chamber of Commerce and the ceremony awarding a plaque to Congressman
Wilbur Mills as an outstanding American. Motion approved by voice
vote.
It was moved to adjourn.
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April 19, 1962
The City Council of the City of J a cksonville met Thursday, April 19th,
1962, at 7:30 P. M., at Municipal Building in regular meeting with Mayor
Harden presiding.
Meeting was called to order by presiding officer and Prayer offered by
Rev. Morgan Carroll, pastor, Nazarene Church.
At Roll Call the following were present: Aldermen: Jenkins, Curtis, Lepman,
Moore, Sorrells and Staggs, Clerk ~vants, and Mayor Harden. ~
Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 5th and Special Meeting of April 12th
were read and there being no corrections or alterations, stood approved
as read. It was suggested the easements in Edgewood Sub-division referred
to in the Minutes may need confirmation by Resolution or Ordinance.
Sorrells moved, seconded by Staggs to approve balances arrl pay cur rent
accounts in the sum of $2,358.64 for Jacksonville Water & Sewer J;tepartment.
Motion approved by voice vote.
Moore moved, seconded by Jenkins t~ transfer $18,000 ~from Jacksonville
Water & Sewer Revenue and Operating Fund to Construction Fund to pay
1.Vorth James Construction Company their completed contract on ihe Sewage plant,
and upon final settlement by Air Force and u. S. Public Health, that
Revenue and Operating Fund be reimbursed. Motion approved by voice vote.
Sorrells moved, seconded by Moore that Worth James be charged only the
charges made by the engineers for extra engineering, as liquidated damages
d,ue the City for the time required to complete the job over his contract.
l"lotion approved by voice vote.
Mr. Ackerman, of Metroplan, gave a detailed explanation on Community and
Urban Renewal program and presented a Resolution for study. After discussion,
it was decided to table the Resolution.
Representatives of Dow Chemical Company requested approval to use plastic
moulded cable rather than conduit as required in Ordinance #105, in a building
they propose to use for cleaning missile components. After a general dis-
rrussion, Jenkins moved, seconded by Sorrels that the provisions as stated
in Ordinance #105, regarding the Use of conduit be adhered to. Roll Call:
Staggs, aye, sorrels, ~e, Moore, nay, Lehman, nay, Curtis, nay, Jenkins, aye.
Voting : 3 aye s arrl 3 nays, 1-he reu p on Mayor Harden voted aye, thus the
motion was carried.
Mayor Harden read a letter from Melvin Toler offering a suggestion in regard
to the traffic light at Main and Hwy. 161. Mayor Harden stated the
Highway Department would be contacted to see. if any changes can be made
in traffic control at this intersection, and it was suggested a letter be
sent Mr. Toler thanking him for his concern and interest and that his
suggestion was being given com iderati on.
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members of Street Committee, with Alderman Jenkins as Chairman, and
stated other committee appointments would be made at next meeting.
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May 10, 1962
The Cit,y Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, May lOth,
1962, at 7:30 P. M., at Municipal Building, in regular meeting, with
Mayor Harden presiding.
Meeting was called to order by presiding officer arxl. invocation by
Rev. B. Franklin Bates, Pastor First Baptist Church.
At Roll Call the foJ.lowiJl5 were present: Aldermen: Lehman, Curtis,
Jenkins, Staggs and Sorrells, Clerk Avants and Mayor Harden. Alderman
Moore was present after roll call. Mr. John Rich, City !Dreasurer, and
Miss Daisy Olson, City Attorrey, were also present.
Several citizens were present to discuss a dog leash ordinance ani
portions of a dog leash ordinance passed by North Little Rock were
read. It is the desire of this group to have a similar ordinance drawn
and placed on the ballot in November General election for acceptance or
rejection by the voters. Mayor Harden stated that if the ordinance is
accepted, it 1 s e.ffec:tive: date should be sixty days after approval.
After discussion, Jenkins moved, seconded by Curtis that the City
Attorrey draft a dog leash ordinance similar to that passed by the Ci t,y
of North Little Rock and to present at rext Council rreeting. Motion
approved by voice vote.
Police Department report for April, 1962, reflected 127 cases processed
and fines assessed at $3,016.30.
Fire Department report for !\pril, 1962 was read. Fire Chief Schmitt
requested two short sleeve Shirts, two pair trousers and approximately
four caps be purchased for regular firerren. Sorrells moved, seconded by
Lehman that two short s 1 eeve shirts, two pr. trousers and four caps be
purchased for regular firemen. Motion approved by voice vote.
Staggs moved, seconded by Jenkins to employ Marshall Smith to open a
drainage ditch running North from Graham Road at a maximum cost of $1,000,
said job to be paid on hourly basis, ani to be paid from General Fund.
Motion approved by voice vote.
The street committee submitted a list of streets they recommend to be fixed
and repaired in 1962, and it was generally agreed to follow the Street
Committee's recommendations in this matter.
A letter was read from the Ark. Highway Department stating stop signs
will be ere_cted at the intersection of Main and Highway 161 in the near
future ani that appropriate signs will be erected on the highway approaches
to the intersection, and that the City will be advised when to remove the
traffic signal lights, etc. It was further requested that the City of
Jacksonville establish a 25 MPH speed limit on Main Street approximately
200 feet each side of High way 161, prdlvide police su:r:e rvis ion of school
crossing and continue use of school safety patrol.
Mr. Wm. Ackerman and Mr. Stuart Eurman of Metropolitan Area Planning
Commission presented a resolution to approve the preparation of a Conum.mi ty
Renewal Program for Jacksonville ani the filing of an applicat1. on fo~ a
Federal Grant to assist in financing it 1 s preparation am explained that
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~assing of the Resolution will not obligate the City of Jacksonville
financially or otherwise; that Metroplan will furnish $18,000 , Urban
Progress As s ~f.~tion $5,000 and the Government will furnish $46,000
in matchine ;rura~s ,; that if the Resolution is approved Metroplan will
have authority to make a survey and offer recommendations. After
discussion, Moore moved, seconded by Staggs to adopt the Resolution,
thereby authorizing Metroplan to make a survey of Jacksonville--
but, upon discussion, Alderman Lehman stated he felt more time was needed
for study of the Resolution, and when it seemed this was the gereral
opinion of the Council, Alderman =Jtaggs withdrew the second and Alderman
Moore withdrew the Motion. The Clerk was im tructed to place this matter
on the Agell'lda;~1 May 17, 1962.
Mr. Ray Thornton, attorney, representing Ark. La. Gas Co., discussed the
4% privilege tax paid the City of Jacksonville by the Gas Company, and
stated the Public Service Commission approved their paying each municipality
$2.00 per meter, per year. It was stated there are 2,610 meters in
Jacksonville. Two ·proposals were offered by the Gas Company (1) that the
Gas Company pay $2.00 per year per meter to City of Jacksonville as
privilege tax, or ( 2 ) that the Gas Company continue to pay h% of gross
receipts, provided: that should the sum paid the City at 4% exc e ed the
amount th a t would be paid a t ~~2. 00 per meter, that the Gas Company will
charge back htper month on the bill to each consurrer. Sample ordinances
were presented for review and inspection. It was decided to take this
matter under study.
Financial report for City of Jacksonville General and Street Funds for
April, 1962, was presented.
Mayor Harden made appointments to the following committees with the first
named acting as Chairman and asked each committee to make a study of their
department and to offer recommen:i ati ons:
Police Committee: Aldermen Sorrells ani Moore
Fire " : " Lehman arrl Jenkim
Water & Sewer : " Staggs an1 Sorrells
Sanitation . " Curtis an:l Staggs .
Public Works : II Moore ani Lehman
Alderman Sorrells requested that Police and Court Building be placed on
Agenda, May 17, 1962.
A discussion followed in regard to appropriating additional ft1nds to
the Park and Recreation Committee to pay the caretaker and other expenses,
and it was decided to table this matter until next meeting.
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Mayor Harden announced sealed bids will be opened at S:OO P. M. May 15,
for fire truck.
It was moved to adjourn.
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Sealed Bids as follows were opened by Mayor Harden and recorded by
Clerk Avants on Tuesday, May 15, 1962 at 5:00 P. M. and in the presence
of Aldeemen Lehman, Jenkins, Curtis and Sorrells:
AMERICAN LA FRANCE Elmyra, New York
Fire Apparatus only • • • • . . . .
HOWE FIRE APPARATUS Anderson, Indiana
Fire Apparatus only • • • • . . . .
CENTRAL FIRE TRUCK CORP. Manchester, Mo.
Fire Apparatus and Chassis
C 800 Ford, fob St. L.
Ford C 850 Chassis
(price incluaes engineer)
FIRE APPARATUS AND SAFETY CO. Little Rock, Ark.
Fire Apparatus only • • • • • ••
ACLIN FORD COMi>ANY Jacksonville, Ark.
C-850 Ford Cab and Chassis
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$ 14,887 .oo .
14,~90.00
19,492.60 .
20,253.38 .
lh,950.00
$ 5,736.87
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ccm~ITJ Or' ~ CI 'N CF JAC!<'SONV!ttE,
ARKPtW3AS, MAY 17, 1962
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met at 7:30 P. M., Thursday,
May 17, 1962, at the Municipal Building for its regular mdmthly meeting.
Meeting was called to order by Mayor Harden, presidir1g officer, ani Prayer
by Rev. A. W. Upchurch, Pastor, Marshall Road Baptist Church.
On Roll Call the following members ans11>rered as their names were called:
Aldermen: Lehman, Moore, Staggs, Curtis, Jenkins and Sorrells, Mayur
Harden, Clerk Avants, and Treasurer Rich. Present 6, Absent 0, a quorum
was declared.
Minutes of the meetiqs of May 10, 1962, were read and there being no
corrections or alterations, they were approved as read.
On motion of Alderman Sorrells, seconded by Alderman Curtis and all members
voting in the affirmative, balances and current accounts payable in the sum
of $1,555.23 for Jacksonville Water & Sewer Department were accepted and
approved for payrre nt.
Samples of water obtaired at several locations on the East side of town 11>rere
presented and a general discussion followed. It was the general ooncensus
that the houseplumbing is a contributing factor in the water containing
s edime n t s . Mr . Bart Gray stated it had bem found that after copper pipe
ha d been install ed in a hou se owned by them tha.t the water sedimentation
p roblem had been e liminated. It wa s sug g ested that expert advi'Q e be sought
on th i s matter and it was a greed to contact the County Health Dep artment and
t a ke s amp l e s of water before and · after it travels through the ne ter for in-
spection; also, Alderman Lehman sugeested that the people affected have samples
of the water before and after comi~ througp the meter for their inspection
to see if the water is affected by faulty plumbing,
Bids were opened on the Fire Chassis and apparatus, Tuesd~, May 15th, 1962,
and it was decided to consider the bids at a later meeting after the Fire
Chief compiles the bid data.
Messrs. Eurman, Ackerman an:l Harrington of Metroplan again discussed the
proposed resolution for a survey of Jacksonville and stated it would be
necessary to pass a second resolution approvirg a workable program, in order
to obtain federal funds for the survey, and further explained that either
of the r esolutions will not commit the City of J ack sonville in any wsy; tha t
it is only a comph rensive stu.dy i n long range pla nning. After dis cussion,
it was decided t hc'l t Me tropla n should pre sent th e r e solutions to the Planni ng
Commission for their c onsider a ti on, and th e PJan ning Commission then ma ke
recommendations on the proposals to the counci 1.
A report for the first quarter of 1962 for City of Jacksonville General and
Street funds was given by City Treastrer Ric h.
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11AN ORDINANCE PRESCRIBING CERTAIN RULES AND REGUT ... ATIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE ll
CARE AND KEEPING OF 00 GS WITH IN THE CITY OF JACKSONVI LTJE, ARKANSAS; REQUIRING
DOGS TO BE PLACED ON A lEASH WHEN NOT CONFINED WITHIN A YARD, BUILDING ffi
OTHER ENCLOSURE; PROVIDING Fffi 'll!E KEEPINJ OF OOGS PICKED UP BY ANIMAL CONTROL
WORKERS; AND PROVIDIID A PENALTY AND CALLING AN ELECTION HEREON 11 , was read
and discussed and it was decided to place the Ordinance on the Agenda,
June 7, 1962.
"" Staggs moved, seconded by Jenkins to appropriate the sum of ~4,600.00 to tne
Park and Recreation ~ommittee, of which $4,000 is to be appropriated to the
Park fund arx:l $600.00 f.or the Caretaker's salary. Said appropriation to be
from Public Improvement #2 furrl of the 1962 Budget. Motion approved by
voice vote.
It was decided to make a further study of the Police and Courts Building,
and to obtain estimates·.
It was moved to adjourn.
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MINUTES OF Mii:~'riNG 01t THE
CITY COUNCil. CF' Ttr~ OIT'Y'
OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
June 7, 1962
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, J ure 7, 1962,
at 7:30P.M., at the Municipal Building for the regular mont h ly meeting.
Meeting was called to order by Mayor Harden, presiding of f icer, a nd
Prayer was by Alderman Moore.
On roll call the following members answered as their names were called:
Aldermen: Lehman, Moore, Staggs, Curtis, Jenkins and Sorrells, Mayor
Harden an:l Clerk Avants. Present six, absent O, a quor1iun was declared.
Minutes of neeting of May 17, 1962 were read and there being no corrections
or alterations, they were approved as read.
On motion of Alderman Sorrells, seconded by Alderman Curtis, and all
members voting in the affirmative, balances and current accounts payable
in the sum of $6,066.9~ for Jacksonville Water & Sewer Department were
accepted and approved far' payment.
A letter of resignation, dated :'May" 23, 1962, effec t i ve June 1, 1962,
from Jimmy Riggs, Water & Sewer Department emp loyee, wa s r ead. Moore
moved, seoo nded by Jenkins to accept resignati on of J im my Riggs,
effective June 1, 1962. Motion approved by v oice vote .
Sorrells moved, seconded by Stag g s . to emp loy Tucker ~.mith as an employee
of Jacksonville Water & '"Jewer 'Depar t me nt , effective June S, 1962, at a
salary of ~~2)0.00 per month. Moti on appr oved by voice vote.
Mayor Harden stated it had been recommended that tests be made on the
old well field to determine the existing water level and to replace
the copper feeder lire s with plastic tubing at the two new wells on
Military Road, inasmuch as the chemicals have a corrosive action on the
copper line. He stated it had been recommended to employ JJane Arkansas
to test the old well field and offer recommendations, and to replace the
copper line on the two new wells on Military Road. It is estimated t ha t
three or f our day s wi 11 be required to conduct the tests at a cost of
$100.00 p er day, a nd approxirn tely ~~400 to :$500 for r epla cement of co pper
lines at ne w wells. Alderman Moore moved, seconded by Ald erman Sorrells
to employ Lane Arkansas to conduct thetests at old well field and offer
recommendations, and to remove copper tubing and replace with plastic
tubing on wells lE and 2E at the approxirra. te prices stated above. Motion
approved by voice vote.
Staggs moved, seconded by Curtis to authorize Mayor to employ labor to
paint the fence around old sewer plant and to clear undergrowth. Motion
approved by voice vote.
Motion by Moore, seconded by Sorrells to authorize Mayor to sell the
old bro~vn air corx:li tioner at the best price offered. Motion anproved by
voice vote.
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!n the discussion of WA~ER and Sewer Department, Mayor Harden stated it had
been decided after a check of the water problems by the State Health
Department to flush the hkf drants citywide simultaneously at 9:00 P. M.
in the near future, to as 6.ertai n if this "Wi 11 alleviate the problem of
sedimentation in affected areas, and it was also recommended to increase
the amount of calgon no"r beirg used.
Fire Department report for May, 1962 1-vas read. Alderman Hoore, commended
Fireman Garvin f ar his efficiency and promptness in handling a fire problem
at Redmorrl Mo tof due to the complexity of their system.
Motion by Moore, seconded by Lehman to authorize Mayor Harden to enter
into a contract, and issue a purchase order, to Howe Fire Company, of
Anderson, Indiana, for a fire a p paratus body assembled at a price of
$lu .. ,lOO.OO, and to Aclin Ford Company, Jacksonville for One (1) 1962
C-850 Ford Cab and chassis as specified, at the quoted price of ~~5, 736.87.
Motion approved by voice vote.
Police Department report for May, 1962 reflected 229 cases processed and
fines ass e ssed at ;l]i l~,583.85.
Upon reconunendati.on of Police Committee, Sorrells moved, seconded by
Jenkins to grant Leonard Brickell a clothing allowance of ~8.33 per month.
Motion a p proved by voice vote.
It was decided the Sanitation Committee woulrl check the truck oper11ted
by Mr. Poole.
Purchase of a roller .for the .Street Dt=:)p ctr t men t '"ra::~ dis cussed, but, it ,,~as
deci ded t o clo f cr actj_on on this matter.
Financial statement for City of Jacksonville General and Street Funds for
May, 1962 was presented •
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Mayor Harden a<ij w>u~ that vaoancie s extst in the Civil Serv.lce , Hospital ,
Park and Recreation Commissions >.a Alderman Stagg s moved, seconded by
Alderman Hoore to appoint Bill Chamb ers to Civil Service Conunlssion for
a period of ten years to fill the expired term of Harry Dou gherty. Hotion
approved by· voice vote.
Hay or Harden appointed Hartl n Tr11wick to the Hospital Commission for a
period of five years, said term expiring June 7, 1967. Sorrells mo1red,
seconded by Curtis to confirm tbe appointment of Martin Trawick to the
Ho spital Commission .for a perlod of five years, said term e.xpiring
June 7, 1967. Motion approved by voice ·vote.
Hayor Hard en appointed Austin Leeds to the Park & Recreation Conunittee for
a per'Lod of five years and Alderman Jenkins moved, seconded by Alderman
Staggs to confirm the appointment of Austin Leeds to Park & Recreation
Cormnittee for a period of five years to fill: the expired term of Russel
Freeling , expiration of said term, April 20, 1967. Motion approved by
voice vote.
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Counci 1 Meeting
June 7, 1962
11 AN ORDINAN::E PRESCRIBIID CERTAIN RULES AND REGJLATIONS WITH RESPECT
TO THE CARE A!ITD KEEPIID OF DOGS WITHIN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS;
REQUIRING DOGS TO BE PLACED ON A LF..ASH WI-lEN Nar CONFINED ~ITTHIN A YARD,
BUILDING OR OTHER ENCLOSURE; PROVIDING FOR THE KEEPING OF DOGS PICKED
UP BY ANIMAL CONTROL Wffi.KERS; AND PROVIDING A PENALTY AND CA.l.LING AN
ELECTION HEREON," was introduced. Alderman Sorrells moved, seconded
by Alderman Jenkins that Ordinance be placed on FIRST reading. Roll
Call: and the following voted aye: Staggs, Sorrells, Moore, Lehman,
Curtis and Jenkins. Motion approved and clerk read Ordinance the first
time in its entirety. Alderman Sorrells moved, seconded by Alderman
Curtis that Ordinance be accepted on First Reading. Roll Call and
the following voted aye: Jenkins, Curtis, Lehman, Moore, Sorrells ano
Staggs. Ordinance accepted on First Reading.
Alderman Staggs moved, seconded by Alderman Jenkins that the rules be
su.sperrled and the Ordinance placed on its second reading. On the
clerk~ calli~ the roll the following vote resulted: Ayes: Jenkins,
Curtis, Le.l-J.man, SoRrells and Staggs, Alderman Moore out of room at
time of voting. The Mayor declared the Motion carried as there were
5 ayes and no nays. The Ordinance was read the SECOND time and the
Mayor declared the Ordinance open for discussion.
Alderman Jenkins, se oonded by Alderman .Staggs then moved that tre rules
be further suspen:ied and the Ordinance be placed on its third am .final
reading. On the Clerk's calling the roll the follmv-ing vote resulted:
Ayes: Staggs, Sorrells , Moore, I.ehman, Curtis and Jenkins. The Mayor
declared the l'iotion carried as there six ayes and no nays. The Clerk
then read the Ordinance the THmD and final time. On the Clerk 1 s calling the
roll the following vote resulted: Ayes: Moore, Lehman, Curtis, Jenkins,
Stag~s and Sorrells. The Mayor declared the Ordinance passed as there
·were six ayes and no nays. Ordinance numbered 1 3 5.
Clerk was instructed to accept the invitation of Mun:lcipal League on
behalf of the Mayor and Aldermen for dinmr at Hank's Dog House, June 19.
It was moved to adjourn.
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THl!: C!.TY .C.OUNd!t CP' THE
C!'l'Y OF JACKSONVI I.LE
Jum 21, 1962
The Cit,r Council of the Cit,r of Jacksonville met Thursd~, June 21st,
1962, at 7:30 P. M., at Municipal Building for the regular meeting.
Meeting called to order by Mayor Harden, presiding officer, and Prayer
offered by Rev. LeRoy Wood, Pastor Church of Christ.
On roll call the following rrembers answered as their names were called:
Aldermen: Lehmm, Curtis, Sorrells, Moore, Staggs and Jenkins, Mayor Harden
and Clerk Avants. Present six, absent 0 , a quorum was declared.
Minutes of meetillg of Jum 7, 1962 were read and they are to be corrected
in this particular: the tenure of William L. Chambers, as a member (!Jf
Civil Service Commission, is for a period of six years, rather than ten
years as stated, to conform with State Statutes an:l there being no further
corrections or alterations, they were approved as read.
On motion of Alderman Staggs, seoon:led by Alderman Curtis, and all members
voting in the affirmative, balances and currem. accounts payable in the sum
of $4,.323.41 for Jacksonville Water & Sewer Department were accepted and
approved for payment.
In general discussion of the Water repartment, Mayor Harden reported that
several of the water lines have been flushed in tre hope this will help
alleviate the a'!dimentati.on problem, and that the balanc·e of the lines will
be flushed iR the mar future.
Motion by Staggs, seconded by Sorrells to charge s. & s. Construction
Company as close out on Phase #1 of Sewer Disposal Plant, liquidated damages
only in the amount the Engineers charge the city for extra engineering on
the project. Motion approved by voice vote.
In general discussion of Sanitation Department, Alderman Curtis reported
the need of a new truck for the Sanitation Department am Alderman Staggs
stated he felt the drivers should be held responsible for the care of
their equipment to see that it is p'roperly lubricated and serviced. After
discussion, Moore moved, seconded by Lehman that the Mayor be authorized to
advertise for bids for a two ton sit:lgle-axle truck, with heater and turn
signals, and 8.25 x 20 tires, to specify the bids are to be on (1) the
truck alene, and (2) on a trade-'in on old equiprrent and the bids are to be
opened July 5, 1962. Motion approved by voice vote.
Staggs moved, secoooed by Moore to authorize paynent of $5,306.00 tc:> J. A.
Riggs Tractor Company for rent for period of Jan. 1, 1962 to Decerriber 31, 1962,
far one (1) used Caterpillar No. 112 Motor Grader. Motion approved by voice
vote. ·
In the Street Department discussion, Mayor Harden reported that Ray .and South
Road have been widened and that trees have been removed. He furtber stated that
bids will be opened on the street work july 5, 1962.
Jenkins moved, seconded by Curtis to authorize Mayor Harden to purchase and
install the Scotch-Lite street signs for approximately 270 intersectioliiS.
Motion approved by voice vote.
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and paint the ooDcrete block portion or · Municipal Buildi~ :far the sum c:t
$200.00. Motion approved by voice .:vote. ,
Aldeman Sorrells requested ttta t dis oussiom of the purchase of att
automobile ror the Police Depar~nt be placed OD the Agenda, July 5, 1962.
It was :moved te adjourn •
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
July 5, 1962
The City Cou~il of the City of Jacksonville net Thursday, July 5th, 1962,
at 7:30 P. M., at Municipal Building for the regular rre eting. Meeting was
called to order by Mayor Harden, presiding of ficer, and Prayer offered
by Alderman Sorrells.
On roll call the following ~rembers answered as their names were called:
Aldermen: Jenkins, Curtis, Lehman, Sorre.lls arrl Staggs, Mayor Harden
and Clerk Avants. Alderman Moore was present after roll call. Present
six, absent o, a quorum was declared.
Minutes of meeting of June 21st were read and there being no corrections
or alterations, they were approved as read.
On motion of Alderman Curtis, secorrled by Alderman Staggs and all members
voting . in the affirmative, balances and current accounts payable in the
sum of $4,771.88 for Jacksonville Water & Sewer Dep artment were accepted
and approVed for payment.
Mayor Harden stated a heavy duty ditching machine was needed for the Water
Department and that a bid had been secured from Clark Equipment Company
for such a 'machine known as a "Ditch Witch11 • Arter discussion, Alderman
Staggs moved, seconded 'by Alderman Sorrells to authorize the Mayor to purchase
the heavy duty ditching machine above mentioned from Clark Equipment Co.,
at a price of $1,594.71. Motion ap proved by voice vote. In coru:tection with
the purchase of this ma.chir:e, Aldennan Lehman recommended that its purchase
be made from lJPprecia tion Furrl, if s uff'icient funds are available.
Mayor Harden reported that Water Company connections, in comparison to
last year were greatlY increased, in that 10,960 connections were made iR
1961, and up until Jtlm!;36eh, 12,068 connections have been made.. It was
reported that water lines aJ?e again being flushed to. help the sedimentation
p roblem, and that Lane-Arkansas will replace the copper tubing in the
wells . on Mili ta:ey Road within. the next few days.
Fire De p artment report for June, 1962, was read. Ohief Schmitt presented
the resignation, by letter, of William Chambers, now a mB'Tlber of tre Civil
Service Commission, and Lanny Ca nady, who h a s lllFl8~el\l!ec:!he City, as
members of the Volunteer Fire Department, andjthe appointment of Ed Olig er to
the Volunteer Fire Department.
Sorrells moved, seconded by Lehman and all members •oting in the affirmative
to accept the resignation of William Shambers as a member of the Volunteer
Fire Department. ·
Staggs moved, seconded by Jenkins, and all members voting in the affirmative,
to accept the resignation of Lanny Canady as a member of the Volunteer Fire
De p artment.
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lehman moved, seconded by Curtis and all members voting in the affirmative
to accept the appointment of Ed Oliger as a member of the Volunteer
Fire Department.
Municipal Judge Reed Williamson presented a request for expenses to
attend the annual Southern Seminar at the University of Tennesse given
under the auspices of American Bar Association, beginning September 1st,
and stated that it will require approxinately $500.00 for expenses. After
discussion, it was decided to take the matter under study.
Police Department report .fbr Jure, 1962, was presented.
Sorrells moved, seconded by Moore tD authorize Mayor to accept bids for
a new automobile for the Police Department. Motion appr01ted by voice vote.
Bids were opened for a new 1962 mcxiel truck, per specifications, for the
Sani ta ti on Department, as follows:
HAROLD GWATNEY CHEVROLET CO.
One (1) new 1962 model Chevrolet, cab & chassis, per
specifications ••••••••• $ 2,543.59
With trade-in of old equipment ••••••••••••••• $ 2,243.59
ACLIN FORD COMPANY:
One (1) new 1962 Cab & Chassis F-600 per
specifications •••••••• $ 2,619.29
Wittr trade-in of old equiprrent • • • • • • • • • • ...... S2,244.00
Moore moved, seconded by Sorrells to accept the low bid and purchase,
one (1) new, 1962 model Chevrolet cab & chassis, per specifications from
Harold Gwatney Chevrolet Company at $2,543.59 for the Sanitation Department.
Motion approved by voice vote. It was decided to sell the old equiprrent at
the highest price offered,
Bids were opened for the street program for 1962, as follows:
Hot Mix
per ton
Jno. Dix Constr. $ 9.50
APT Constr. 9.00
Tack coat
per gal.
.10¢
0.185
Prime Coat
per gal.
.14¢
0.185
Double s.
per sq. yd.
.43¢
0.395
Single Coat
per sq. yd.
.33¢
0.28
and award the con tract
Jenkins moved, seconded byMoore tD accept the bid,/per specifications, of
APT Cons tructioJilsCompany for the Street program for 1962. Motion approved
by voice vote.
Mr. Stuart Eurman of Metropolitan Area Planning Commission and Mr. T. P.
White of the J ackso nvi.lle Planning Commis si. on again discus sed the proposal
of Metroplan to conduct a: survey of Jacksonville and presented a declaration
of policy which was recommended for favorable consideration by the Jacksonville
planning Commission, along wi. th a workable plan. Alderman Sorrells moved,
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Policy. But a:ft.er discussion, Alderman Curtis withdrew the second and
Alderma~ .Ssrnells withdrew the Motion, and it was again decided to study
the :matter further arrl place the matter on the Agenda July 19.; 1962.
It was moved, • adjourn.
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MINU.TES eli'. ~TING or
.THE C.IT! COUNC:Ct or Tnll!. ...
CIT! OF JAC'KSON\T!ttE, Att'KA.NSAS
July 19, 1962
The City Coureil of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, July 19th,
1962, at 7:30 P. M., at Municipal Building for the regular meeting. Meeting
was called to order by Mayor Harden, presiding officer, and Prayer offered
by Rev. Morgan Carroll, Pastor, Nazarene Church.
On Roll Call the following nembers answered as their names were called:
Aldermen: Curtis, Staggs, Lehman, Sorrells and Moore, Mayor Harden and
Clerk Avants. Absent: Alderman Jenkins, present five, absent 1, a quorum
was declared.
Minutes of meeting of July 5, 1962 were read and there being no corrections
or alterations, they were ~prcwed as read.
On Motion of Alderman Sorrells, seconded by Alderman Staggs, and all members
voting in the affirmative, balances ani current accounts payable in the sum
of $t.,874.06 for Jacksonville Water & Sewer Department were accepted ani
approved for paynent.
It was reported that Lane-Arlalnsas had completed replacir:g the copper tubi~
in one of the wells on Military Road and that one of the pumps needed repairing.
" A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNJIL APPROVING THE PREP ARA'IT ON OF A COMMUNITY
RENEWAL PROGRAM FOR JACKSONVILlE, ARKAN3 AS, AND THE FILIID OF AN APPLICATION
FOR A FEDERAL GRAN!' TO ASSIST IN FINANCING ITS PREPARATION~ was read in its
entirety by the · Clerk. Moore moved, seconded by Lehman to approve ani adopt
the above Resolution. Roll Call: and the following members voted aye:
Staggs, Sorrells , Moore, Lehman ani CUr tis. Resolution approved ani numbered
60-62. It was decided to defer action on a Resolution approvi~ the Workable
Program until a later meeting.
Financial Report for General and Street Funds for June, 1962 was presented.
Alderman Moore moved, secorrled by Alderman Staggs to authorize the Mayor arrl
City Clerk to review funds in all Departnent s and determine the requirements
for balance of the year and to place all surplus monies in Certificates of
Deposit. Motion approved by voice vote.
Mayor Harden reported the Hospital Commission wi 11 present a report at
next Courei 1 Meeting.
Mr. Albert Hibbs f i led a letter of resignation as Director of Civil Defense,
but action was de.fir.red on the resignation ar:rl it was decided to request
Mr. Hibbs to continue as Director for the present.
Financial Report far Park & Recreation Committee for second quarter was
presented.
Under general discussion, Mayor Harden read a letter from Senator Albert Gore,
of Tennessee, in response to a letter sent by the council members endorsing
Johnny Atnip as a candidate to the Air Farce Academy.
It was moved to adjourn.
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THE CITY COUNJIL OF 'IHE
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, A-rn<:ANSAS
!u~st 2, 1962
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, August 2, 1962,
at 7:30 P. M. at Municipal Building for the regular meeting. Meeti~ was
called to order by Mayor Harden, presiding officer, and Prayer offered by
Alderman Jenkins.
On Roll Call the following nenbers answered as their names were called:
Aldermen: Jenkins, Curtis, Sorrells, Staggs, Mayor Harden and Clerk Avants.
Alderman Lehman was present after Roll Call. Absent: Alderman Moore.
Present 5, absent 1, a quorum was declared.
Minutes of Meeting of July 19, 1962 ~ere read and there being no corrections
or alterations, they were approved as read.
On Motion of Alderman Curtis, seconded by Alderman Jenkins, and all members
voting in the affirma. ti ve, balances and current accounts payable in the sum
of $3,979.07 for Jacksonville Water & Sewer Depart_ment were accepted and
approved for payment.
Mr. W. W. Nixon, Jr., of the Rebsamen Memorial Hospital Commission gave a
detailed report of the Hospital to June 30, 1962, stating the current and fixed
assets of the Hospital are $664,733.12, and the net qperating profit in June
totaled $5,107.00; that a $5,000 note has been retired, and $.4,000 plus interest
has been paid on the $50,000 note. Mr. Geo. Roth, Administrator of the Hospital,
spoke briefly and stated that all complaints concerning the operation of the
Hospital were investigated and asked that any complaints be made to either
the Hospital Commission or himself.
Sorrells moved, seconded by Staggs to approve the Declaration of Policy
presented by Metroplan to submit to the Housing and Hone Finance Agency
an application for a program for Community Improvement as approved by
Jacksonville Planning Commission. Roll Call: Staggs, aye, Sorrels, aye,
Curtis, aye, Lehman, nay, Jenkins, nay. Vote: 3-2. Mayor Harden declared
the Motion carried until stch tine that a legal opinion can be obtained
on the constuti tionali ty of the vote."'R.I2-'?o 1 v..-f-; ow d:f=.. (, r _ ~ 1.-
Police Departnent report for July, 1962, was presented.
Mayor Harden reported three (3) bids had been ope~d for a heavy duty
police \l11i t and that Aclin Ford Company had furnished the low bid of
$2,298.86. Alderman Sorrells moved, seconded by Alderman Curtis to accept
the low bid of Aclin Ford Colll_l)any and purchase a heavy duty police automobile,
per specifications, in the sum of $2,298.86. Motion approved by voice vote.
Fire Department Report for July, 1962, was presented.
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Fire Chief Schmitt recommended the appointment of Claude Howard
ani Billy Earl Oakley to the Volunteer Fire Department and requested
approval to purchase seven each of the followi:qs articles: sheets,
pillow cases ani bedspreads for paid members of the department, and
approval to purcha s e paint for the int erior of the Fire Station.
Alderman Staggs moved, seconded by A~dermaa Jenkins to approve the
recommendation of Chief Schmitt to place Claude Howard and Billy Earl
Oakley in Volunteer Fire Department. Motion approved by voice vote.
Alderman Lehman moved, seconded by Alderman Staggs to approve the
recommendation of Fire Chief to purchase seven each of the followi:qs
items: Sheets, pillowcases and bedspreads, and for the purchase of paint
for interior of Fire Station. Motion approved by voice vote.
A letter of resignation from Leonard Morden, as Street Superintendent,
effective, July 30, 1962, was read. Jenkins moved, seconded by Sorrells to
accept the resigna. ti on of Leonard Morden as Street Sup erint endent,
effective July 30, 1962. Motion a p proved by voice vote.
Aldennan Sorrells moved, secorxied by Aldennan Jenkins to employ Glen Tucker
in the Street Department at a salary of $325.00 per month, effective,
August 6, 1962. Motion approved by voice vote.
Mayor Harden stated that recently several sub-standard buildings had been
moved into restricted housing areas in the Ci~ and discussed a proposed
ordinance which would prohibit the moving of buildings over city streets
without .filing an application to obtain a permit to do so. Alderman Staggs
suggested this matter be referred to the City Attorney for prepration of
an ordinance regulating the moverrent of houses within the city limits and
that this matter be placed on the Agenda, August 16.
It was moved to adjourn.
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THE CITY COUN:liL CF THE
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
August 16, 1962
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, August 16,
1962, at 7:30 P. M., at Municipal Building for the regular meeting •.
Meeting was called tq order by Mayor Harden, presiding officer, and
Prayer offered by Alderman Sorrells.
On Roll Call the following members answered as their names wer'e called:
Aldermen: Jenkins, Curtis, Lehman, Sorrells, Moore and Staggs, Mayor
Harden and Clerk Avants. Present six, absent 0, a quorum was declared.
Minutes of meeting of August 2, 1962, were read, ani there being no
corrections or a1 terations, they were approved as read.
On Motion of 'Alderman Sorrells, seconded by Alderman Staggs and all
members voting in the affirmative, balances and current accounts payable
in the sum of $4,193.59 for Jacksonville Water & Sewer Department were
accepted and approved for payrnent.
Mayor Harden reported the need of a chlorine machine far use in the
Water Department and after discussion, Staggs moved, seconded by Jenkins
to authorize the purchase of a new chlorire machine at an approximate
cost of $949.60 for use at old water plant. Motion approved by voice vote.
It was agreed to check with the Police Chief and ascertain his need
for filing cabinets, etc., and to purchase said equipment.
Mayor Harden stated that APT Construction Company was to begin street
'work around August 15th and that work on the sidewalk on N. James Street
would begin soon, that three easements were yet needed from property
owners in that area.
In determining the contitl:.t'lh.tilonality of the voting on the Resolution
introduced by Metroplan in August 2, 1962 meeting, in which the Statutes
state·: "To pass any by-law, or ordinance, resolution or order, a concurrence
of a majority of a whole number of members elected to the Council mall
be required", it was decided to place the Resolution approving tte
Declaration of Policy presented by Metroplan to submit to the Housing and
Ho~ Finance Agency an a.pplica:tion fer a program for Community Improverrent
as approved by Jacksonville Planning Commission before the Counci 1 again.
Sorrells moved, secorrled by Staggs to approve the above Declaration of Policy.
Roll Call: JEnkins, nay, Curtis, aye, Lehman, nay, Moore, aye, Sorrells,
aye, Staggs, aye. Motion carried w.i th )~ affirmative ani -2 negative votes.
Resolution passed and numbered 61~62.
Mayor Harden discussed the proposed Ark. La. Gas Company Occupation Tax
Ordinance, and it was decided to study the proposed ordinance further.
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1/'inancial Report for City of Jacksonville Qeneral and Street Funds for
July, 1962, was presented.
AN ORDINANCE F<R THE PURPCBE OF ASSESSING FIVE MILLS AND 'IHREE AND ONE-
HALF JIITLLS, TOTALIID EIGHT AND ONE-HALF ( 8~) MILL TAX AGAINST PERSONAL
AND REAL PROPERTY WI'IRIN 'IHE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE,
ARKANSAS, FOR TRE YEAR 1962 was introduced. Alderman Hoore, seconded by
Alderman Sorrells moved that Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING.
Roll Call: and the following voted aye: Curtis, Moore, Sorrel ls, arxi
Staggs, (Jenkins and Lehman out of the room at titre of voting).
MOT_ION APPROIJED, ORDINOCE read for First time by Clerk. Alderman
Staggs moved, seconded by Curtis that Ordinance be accepted on First
Reading. Ro 11 Call : and the following voted aye: Jenkins, Cur tis,
Lehman, Moore, Sorrells, and Staggs. Ordinance accepted on First
Reading. Alderman Moore moved, seconded by Alderman Jenkins to suspend
the rules and p1a.ce Ordinance on Secorxi ReadiJlS. Roll Call: and the
following voted aye: Staggs, Sorrells, Moore, Lehman, Curtis and
Jenkins. M0 tion recei. ved six affirmative votes arxi no Negati. ve votes.
Whereupon the Mayor directed the City Clerk to read Ordinance far Second
time ani the Clerk read Ordinanoo for Second time.
Alderman Jenkins, secorrled by Alderman Staggs moved to f urther suspend
the rules and p1R.ce Ordinance on Third and Final reading. Ro~l Call:
arrl the follooing voted qe : Staggs, Curtis, Lehman, Sorrells, Moore
and Jenkins. Whereupon the Mayor directed Olerk to read Ordinance for
Third and Final tine , and the Ordinance was f'ead for Third and Final
time. Jenkins moved, seconded by Staggs that Ordinance be approved and
adopted. Roll Call: and the following voted aye: Lehman, Curtis, Jenkins,
Staggs, Sorrells and Moore. Ordinance approved and adopted and numbered 1 3 6.
AN ORDINANCE FCR THE PURPCEE OF OONTROLLING THE MOVEMENT OF BUIIDIIDS
AND OTHER HEAVY OBJECTS OVER STREETS WITHIN 'IHE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE,
ARKANSAS, SETTHO OF FEES, AND PROVIDINJ-FOR PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO
COMPLY HEREWTI'H was introduced. Alderman Jenkias, seconded by Alderman
Curtis moved that Ordinance be placed on First Reading. Roll Call:
and the following voted aye: Lehman, Sorrells, Staggs, Moore, Curtis
and Jenkins. Motion approved, Ordinance read for First ti_me by clerk.
Moore moved, seconded by ~orrells that Ordinance be accepted on First
reading • Roll Call: and the follmd ng voted aye : Sorrells , Moore,
Lehman, Staggs, Curtis arrl Jenkim.
Alderman Sorrells moved, seoonded by Alderman Jenkins to suspend the
rules and place Ordinance on Seconi reading. Roll Call: ani the following
voted aye: Curtis, Staggs, Jenkins, Moore, Lehman an:l Sorrells.
Whereupon the Mayor directed the Clerk to read Ordinance for Second ti.me,
and the Ordinance was read for the second tirre.
Alderman Curtis, secorrled by Alderman .Staggs moved to further susperrl the
rules and place Ordinance on Third and Final reading. Roll Call:
arrl the fo llowi ~ voted a;ye : Staggs, Jenkins, Moore, Curtis, Sorrells
and Lehman. Clerk read ordinance for Third and Final time. Alderman
Sorrells, seconded by Alderman Jenkins moved that Ordinance be approved
and adopted. Roll Call: and the following voted aye: Jenkins, Curtis,
Lehman, Staggs, Moore and Sorrells. Ordinance approved and adopted and
nunbered 1 3 7.
Sorrells moved, secorrled by Moore to employ Bill Oakley as a regular
-employee in Street Department at a salary o.f $235.00 per month,
effective, August 15, 1962. Motion approved by voice vote.
Aln~rmanSMoorefs~gested a com~limentary letter be sent Mr. B. Frank MaClCey, her~r -ere-c-c on behalr of the City officials.
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THE CITY COIDK::I L OF THE
CITY OF JACKSONVILlE, ARKANSAS
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, Septenb er 6th,
1962, at 7:30 P. M., at Municipal Buildi ~ for the regular ne eting. Meeting
was called to order by Mayor Harden, presidi~ officer, arrl Prayer offered
by Alderman Jenkins.
On Roll Call the following nembers answered as their names were called:
Aldermen: Curtis, Staggs, Sorrells, Jenkins, Moore and Lehman, Mayor Harden
and Clerk Avants. Present 6, absent 0, a quorum was declared.
Minutes of meeting of AugQst 16, 1962, were read, and there being no
corrections or alterations, they were approved as read.
On Motion of Alderman Staggs, seconied by Alderman Moore and all members
votir:g in the affirmative, balances atrl current accounts in the sum of
$5,140.14 for Jacksonville Water & Sewer Department were accepted and
approved for paynent. Discussion-followed concerning water conditions ani
construction of a new treatment facility.
Police Department report for August, 1962, reflected 172 cases processed and
fines assessed at $3,672.05. Mayor Harden reported the new police car hcut
been received and is now in service.
Fire Departrrent report for August, 1962 was presented.
Fire Chief Schmitt reported the resignation of Jerry Talley as a member of
the Volunteer Fire Depar1:ment, due to Mr. Talley being transferred to another
state. Alderman Sorrells moved, seconded by Alderman Moore to accept the
resignation of Jerry Talley as a member of Volunteer Fire Dept. Motion
approved by voice vote.
Fire Chief Schmitt requested approval to send two members of the Fire Dept.
(Oriie Vanderhoof and A. M. Garvin) to the Instructor's Course at Little
Rock, September 17-20 and that $45.00 be allocated for expenses. Alderman
Lehman moved, seconied by Aldennan Sorrells to approve the Fire Chief's
recommendation to send Onie Vanderhoof ani A. M. Garvin to the Instructor's
Course at Little Rock, September 17-20 and to allocate $45.00 for expenses.
Motion approved by voice vote.
Chief Schmitt also requested approval for the transfer of the used police
automobile to the Fire Department. After discussion, Jenkins moved, seconded
by Staggs to assign the used police automobile to the Fire Chief, and that
it be stipulated the Bire Chief is responsible for the automobile and that
it is to be fordhis official use. Roll Call: Jenkins, aye, Curtis, aye,
Lehman, Nay, Moore, aye, Sorrells, aye, Staggs, aye. Whereupon the Mayor
declared the motion carried. Mayor Harden stated the new fire truck mould
be delivered by October 20th.
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In Street Department discussion, Mayor Harden stated:
A. P. T. Construction Co. will complete their contract with Air
Base around September 20th and should be in position to begin street
program here on or before that date; that the sidewalk work has begin
on James Street; that Gregory Street has been worked and gravel placed;
that 150 street signs should be received soon, and called attention to
the orange florescent sign now erected at Gregory Street School. He
stated that eight of the orange florescent signs were needed at the schools
and it was generally agreed these signs should be purchased and that they
be erected on metal posts.
Alderman Jenkins requested that a representative of A. P. T. Construction
Company be invited to meet with the Coumil at rext meeting, if street
work had not beeun by that date, so that a definite date can be determined
when the street work wi 11 begin.
It was decided to place traffic signs along Barnes Road near Redmond Motors
and Southern Screw Company.
Upon suggestion of Mr. Eurman of Metropolitan Area Planning Commission,
Moore moved, seconded by Sorrells to amend Section 6 of Resolution 61-62,
approved August 16, 1962, to read as follows:
6. HOUSING FOR DISPLACED FAMILIES
"Within the next year no displacement will be caused by the carrying out of
program activities. The City through its mayor and council recognizes its
responsibility and will make adequate provision for the relocation of ·r
any families affected by the program in the future. The Mayor of the
City of JacksolWille has in the past been respon'3ible for developing U
plans to meet the relocation housing needs of families displaced by
all types of governmental action such as in the location of a new
highway".
Roll Call: Jenkins, nay, Curtis, ~e, Lehman, nay, Moore, aye, Sorrells, aye,
Staggs, aye. Whereupon the Mayor stated that said motion had received the
affirma. ti ve vote of two-thirds of the Counci 1 and declared the sa.~re duly
adopted.
A letter was read from Bill Legg, formerly of John Matthews Company
regarding securing industry for Jacksonville, and suggesting the purchase
of land by the City for industrial sites, after which a general discussion
followed.
Discussion of securing a mail route for New Town was held and it was decided
that since money is unavailable far survey of the site, that a plat will be
made and the houses numbered from the plat and furnished to the postal
authorities, so that a mail route can be established.
After a general round-table discussion, on various matters, it was moved
to adjourn.
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THE CITY COUNCIL .OF 'lHE
(j!'tt OF JACffij ONV!LL'E, Am<'ANS AS
September 20, 1962
The City Council of the Ciw of Jacksonville met Thursday, September 20th,
1962 at 7:30P.M., at Municipal Building for the regular ·meeting. Meeting
was called to order by Mayor Harden, presidi:rg officer, and opening prayer
was by Rev. Marvin Thomas, Pastor of Jesus Name Church.
On Roll Ca11 the follcwing members answered as their names were called:
Aldermen: Lehman, Moore, curtis, Sorrells, Jenkins and Stqggs, Mayor Harden,
Clerk Avants. Present 6, absent 0, a quorum was declared.
Mrs. Laquita Wood, Teacher of seventh grade in Jacksonvil.lle Junior
High School and several of re r students also attended the meeting.
Minutes of rreeting of September 6th were read, and there being no corrections
or alterations, they were approved as read.
A quarterly financial report far. City of Jacksonville General and Street
funds was presented by Mr. John Rich,· City Treasurer.
On motion of Alderman Lehman, seconded by Aldennan Sorrells and all
members voting in the affi!'lTI!l. tive, balances and current accounts in the
sum of $4,202.29 and checks issued in June and July that do not appear
on regular lists for Jacksonville Water & Sewer Department were accepted
and approved far payment.
Mr. Leonard Thompson, representative of A. P. T. Construction Company
adv!ilsed tgat his company should begin street operations in Jacksonville
between October 1st and 15th, explaining that adverse weather conditions
had prevented their c ompleti~ their contracts in Eastern Arkamsas so that
th e:y could :not move their equipment here to begin the street work as soon
as planned. It was stressed by the Council that street work should begin
as quickly as possible due to the short time remaining tD complete the work.
In discussion of water depar'bnent busimss, Ma_yor Harden reported the
digester is not functioniQ?; properly at the new se~r facility, and that
he had beeh advised by the engineers that it will be mcessary to heat the
equipment with butane gas possibly unti 1 next spring. In further discussion
of water department, Mayor Harden stated that he had been advised that a
water treatment plant plan had been drawn into the original plans by
Marion Crist, Engineers when submitted two years ago.
Mayor Harden reported the interior of the fire station had been painted
and that it pr('}sented a nice appearance, and Alde:rman Sorrells stated he
felt the Fire Department should be commended far their effort in painting the
building and in clean-up work.
It was decided to reject the request of a carnival to appear in Jacksonville
on September 28th.
In Street Depar'bnent discussion, Mayor Harden reported that work on the
sidewalk being placed on N. James street was temporarily halted due to
inability to secure proper easements; that brackets and poles had been
received for street signs, and that the new school signs had been received
and would be placed so on.
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An ttOR.n!NANCE PROVIDnn Fdt THE COMPU 1tWr rON OF 'rug OCCUPATION (t!CENsE~
TAX THAT THE ARKANSAS LOUISIANA GAS OOMPANY SHALL PAY TO THE CITY OF
JACKSONVILI..E, ARKANSAS FOR THE YEAR. 1962 AND FUTURE YEARS: PROVIDIID FOR
'!HE PAYMENT THEREOF : DECLARI.NJ AN EMERGENCY, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES" was
introduced. Alderman Sor rels, secorrled by Aldennan Staggs, moved that
ordinance be placed on First Reading: Roll Call! and the following voted
aye : Lehman, Staggs, Jenldm, Curtis and Sorl!'els, and the followill!: voted
nay! Alderman Moo:re. Motion a pproved, Ordinance read for Firs.t time by Clerk.
~lderman Jenkins, seconded b y Alderman Staggs moved that Ordinance be accepted
on First Reading • Roll Call : and the f o l_l <:Mi ng voted eye : Jenkins , Curtis,
Lehman, Staggs and Soreels, am the following voted nay: Alderman Moore.
Ordinance accepted on First Rea ding.
AlP.erman S taggs , secorrled by Alderman Jenkins moved to suspend the rules
and place Ordinance on Seco ni readirg • ~all Call: and the fo 1lowi~ voted
aye: Stag gs , Sorrells , Lehman, Curti s and Jenkins, and the following voted
nay: Alderm_an Moore. Motion received five affirmative and 1 negative
vote, wbereupoh the ~yor directed the Cl erk to read Ordinance for Seco~
t ime . Clerk read Ordinance Secont ti. ne.
Alderman Jenkins, secorrled by Alderman Curtis moved to further suspen::l the
rules and place Ordinance on Third and Final Reading. Roll Call: and the
followirg voted aye: Jenkins, Curtis, Lehman, Sorrells and 3taggs, anti
the following voted Nay: Alderman Moore. Motion r .eceived 5 affirmative
votes and 1 negative votes,~Wb .e~upon ~or directed Clerk to reao Ordinance
for Third and Final Time.1fA1aepnill'L ~a ggs"; seconied by Alde:rm.an Cur tis moved
that ordinance be approved and adopted, Roll Call: and the followi ng voted aye:
Jenkins, Curtis, Lehman, Staggs \lnd Sorrells, and the following .voted nay:
Alderman Moore. Alderman Jenkins, seconded by Alderman Sorrells moved that
the emergency clause be appr oved, and the following voted aye: Sorrells,
Staggs , Lehman, Curtis and Jen kim, an::l the fo llovrl. ng voted nay: Alderman Moore.
Ordinance and emergency clause approved ani adopted an::l numbered 1 3 8.
Financial report for City of Jacksonville General and Street Funds for
Septenber, 1962 was presented.
Mayor Harden discussed the Public Rousing program and stated that an initial
fi,fty dwellings had been promised tenatively to the City of Jacksonville,
ten for colored, ten for elderly and thirt.Y for low-income families, if a
formal request is made for them. A R.e solution declari~ the need for a
h o usi ng authority in the City of Jacksonville, Ark. was oresented f o r study.
After a general discussion, the general concensus was tlia t the O'~unlfi l should
have more informati. on ani that t he 1m tter sh ould be t abled for f urther study.
Mayor Harden stated that .17 acres adjoinill?; the city warehouse has been
declared surplus by the government am. that he felt the city should consider
purchasing it, either for use as a site for a small industry or to add to the
warehouse property, and asked, and was given approval to investigate the
cost of the land for purchase by the city for the above ~ntioned purpose.
Under general discussion, it was decided to check on the ditCh leading
off Graham Road for flooding on the Nixon property, and if dirt needs
leveling off there to send dozer and have it leveled.
Mr. Bart Gray, president of Chamber of Commerce, discussed securing industry
for Jacksonville and stated potential industries are asking that land and
buildings be furni.'3he d, as well as that money be placed in escrow far training
programs, and encouraged the City to acquire land for industrial sites as
he felt this would be a big factor in inducing new industry to locate here.
Following discussion of several minor matters,
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THE CITY COUN)IL OF THE CITY OF
JACKSONVILLE, .ARKANSAS
October h, 1962
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville net Thursday, October l~,
1962, at 7:30 P. M., at Municipal Building for the regular meti~.
Meeting was called to order by Mayor Harden, presiding officer an::l
opening prayer by Alderman Sorrells.
On Roll Call the following rrembers answered as their nane s were called:
Aldermen: Staggs, Jenkins, Curtis, Sorralls, J ... ehman and Moore, Mayor
Harden, Clerk Avants. Present 6, absent 0, a quorum was decla.red.
Minutes of meeting of September 20, 1962 were read and there being no
corrections or alterations, they were approved as read.
On Motion of Alderman Curtis, seconded by Aldennan Moore, ani all members
voting in the affirmative, balances and currE>..nt accounts payable in the
sura of $5,295.31 for Jacksonville Water & Sewer Department were accepted
and approved for payment. It was reported tha. t Lane-Arkansas had made
a report of their survey of the old well field and indicated that all
the wells there need some work and that pumps need repairing. It was
decided the pumps should be started occasionally at these wells.
Fire Department report reflected response to 3 general am 6 still alarms
during September. It was stated Fire Prevention Week will be Oct. B-13th
and in observance of this week, a paraqe will be hdld Saturday, Oct. 13th.
It was generally agreed that two members of Fire Departnent be authorized
to attend school in Searcy.
In the Street Department discussion, Mayor Harden reported blacktopping
had been completed on Marshall Road and traffic signs will be set there
at 35 miles per hour. It was also stated that streets on the street program
are being patched in preparation for the ·single sealing operations by
A. P. T. Construction Company.
In further discussion of street Jl'l9. tters, Alderman Moore reported the
property owner on .Stamphill Road is willing for her house to be set
back from the street, if the cost of moving is borne by the cit,r.
Mayor Harden stated that plans are being drawn by ~rk. Power & Light
Co. for lighting Main street with Mercury Vapour lights, ·arrl recormnended
tha. t six of the lights now located near the entrance of Industrial Park
be moved and placed on Main Street, and that two of the lights remain
at the entrance.
It was reported the plat has been completed and the houses will be
numbered in New Town within the next week, in order that a mail route
can be established in that area.
Police Department report for September reflected 162 cases processed
and fines assessed at $3,720.85.
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In matters of general discussion, Mayor Harden reported that he is
conferring wi. th John Matthews Company in regard to acquiring land for
industrial sites; that Ark. La. Gas Company has given . assurance that
gas will be made available to Green Acres within a short time; that
he is awaiting a reply to an inquiry. regarding the cost of the .11
acre, declared surplus by the U. S. Government.
It was moved to adjourn.
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OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
October 18,. 1962
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville root Thursday, October 18,
1962, at 7:30 P. M., at Municipal Building for the regular meeting. Meeting
was called to order by Mayor Harden, presiding officer, arrl opening Prayer
by Alderman Jenkins.
On Roll Call the following rembers answered as their names were called:
Aldermen: Staggs, Jenkins, Curtis, Sorrells, Lehman, Moore, Mayor Harden
and Clerk Avants. Present six, absent O, a quorum was declared.
Minutes of.meeting of October 4, 1962, were read and there being no
corrections or alterations, they were approved as read.
On Motion of Alderman Staggs, seconded by Alderman Sorrells and all members
voting in the affirmative, balances and current accounts payable in the sum
of ~>, 577 .11.~-fat' Jackso nvi l.le Wa t e r & Sewer De partment · were accepted an~
approved for payment. It was generally agreed tha.t 11.6,000 in the .D~cJ.a:tion
Fund be transferred to Revenue & Operating Fund a nd that $20,000 be transfe rred
from Revenue & Operating Fund to Certificates of Deposit in denominations of
$>,ooo each.
A letter was presented from Fire Chlef Schmitt recommending for consideration
the following items: (1) adoption of National Building Code, 1955 Edition,
(2) adoption of 1960 abbreviated edition of Fire Prevention Code and (3)
approval of one additional paid man to b13 added to the Department. After
discussion of the above recommendations, it was decided to table this matter
"until copies of the 1960 Fire Prevention Code and the 19>5 Edition of
National Building Code are obtained and studied. It was reported the new
fire truck will arrive on or before Monday, October 22, and it was a.greed
to place the truck at the Shopping Center 6arSafuseVY&~ion on Saturday, Oct. 27.
It was also suggAsted that the Fire Rating Bureau be contacted relative
to obtaining a reduction in fire rates.
A map and street lighting agreement between the City of Jacksonville and
Arkansas Power & Light Co. for the proposed modernization of lighting on Main
Street was presented by Mr. K. H. Chandler of Arkansas Power & Light Co.
Af~er discussion, Moore moved, seconded by Le hma n t o accept the agreement
as presented by Ar~nsas J>m.r er & Light Company \vi th this exceotion: that
three(3) metal poles be in stalled, instead of wood, at intersection of Main
and James Street. Motion approved by voice vote.
A RESOLUTION: AUTHORimNG AND DIRECTING THE HA YOR TO J:;;iCECU'l'E AN AGREEMENT ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, AH.T<ANS AS , WITH A.'RK ANSAS PON ER & LIGHT COMPANY
WITH RESPECT TO RE110VAL AND INSTAJJJJATIO N OF tJERTAIN STR EET TJI GHTS IN THE CITY
OF JACKSONVITJLE, THE TOTAL STREET LIGHT.IID SY.STEH TO BE OWNED AND OPERATED
BY ARKANSAS PCNJER & LIGHT COMPANY. THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS UNDER MUCH
ARKANSAS POTt!ER & LIGHT COMPANY \VILL SUPPLY ALL THE ELECTRIC SERVICE REQUIRED
BY THE CITY OF_ JACKSONVILLE FOR STREET LIGT-ITING, PROVIDING FOR THE-ADDITIONS TO
THE STREET LIGI-ITING SYSTEM AND FDR THE MAINTENANCE AND OPERI\TION OF THE SYSTEM
was read.
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read. 11ol.l call~ a rrl the f ollowing voted aye: Jenkim, Cu:rtis, 'Lehman,
Moore, .Sorrells and 3t aggs. RESOLUTION ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 62-62 i
Mayor Harden commended the Street Department employees for their work
in preparing the streets and stated the streets are a big factor in
improvi~ the appearance of the city.
A map was presented showing the street numbers for New Town and it was
stated maps had been distributed to all utili~ companies and to the
postoffice, and that mail service probably will be available in New Town
by January 1.
Mayor Harden reported a property o~mer on Vine Street had proposed to pay
the City $900 for gravel and double seal on the street to her property and
it was g~nerally agreed wo proceed with this ~rk.
Housemovers furnished the following quotation for moving the Dodd house
on Stanphill road; if it requires one day ~100, 1! days ~1~0.00, ·
two days or move $200.00, but not to exceed :1~200. It was dedided to
move the house during the week of October 2 2 and to ask that the City
Attorney execute a release of liability to the City of Jacksonville
by the property owner. It was agreed to authorize the Mayor to expend
a maximum of $200.00 for moving the Dodd house on Stanphill Road.
It was further decided to contact A. P. T. to ascertain when street work
will begin. A truck will be in use during the week of October 22nd for
clean-up campaign.
AN ORDINANCE FCR THE PROTECTION OF WILD FO'vVJ .. , WILD LIFE AND OTHER GAME,
PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR TT-JE DESTRUCTION THEREOF, 1~TITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF
THE CITY OF JACKSONVIU .. E, ARKANSAS was introduced.
Alderman Sorrells moved, seconded by Alderman Curtis that Ordinance be
pla.ced on FIRST READING. ROT .. L CALL: ani the following voted aye: Jenkins,
Curtis, Lehman, Moore, Sorrells and Staggs. Motion approved, and Ordinance
read for First time by Clerk.
Alderman Jenkins moved, seconded by Alderman Staggs that Ordinance be
accepted on FIRST reading. ROLL CALL; and the following voted aye: Jenkins,
Staggs, Curtis, Sorrells, Moore and T,ehman, Ordinance accepted on Eirst
Reading.
Alderman Jenkins, seconded by Alderman Curtis moved to suspend the rules and
place Ordinance on SECOND reading. Roll Call: and the fallowing voted aye:
Staggs, SorrelLs, Moore, Lehman, Curtis and Jenkins. Motion received six
affirmative and no negative ~~as. Whereupon the Mayor directed Clerk to
read Ordinance for SECOND time. Clerk read Ordinance for SECOND time.
Alderman Staggs, seconded by Alderman Curtis moved to further suspend the
rules and place Ordinance on 'IHillD and FINAL READING. Roll Call: and
the following voted aye: Jenkins, Curtis, Lehman, Moore, Sorrells, and
Staggs. Whereupon Mayor directed Clerk to read Ord. for Third and Final
time. Clerk read Ordinance for Third and final time. Alderman Staggs,
seconded by Alderman Moore moved that emergency clause be approved and
adopted. Roll Call: and the following voted aye: Staggs, Sorrells,
Moore, Lehman, Curtis and Jenkins. Alderman Sorrells moved, seconded
by Alderman Staggs that Ordinance be approved and adopted. Roll Call: _
and the following voted aye: Lehman, Sorrellog, Moore, Sta~gs, Jenkins and I I
Curtis. ORDINANCE APPROVED A.ND ADOPTED and numbered 1 3 9.
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Alderman Lehman discussed widening of/the crossing at Railroad at
entrance of Dupree Park and it was decided that Ordinance #122 relative to
opening up Sharp Street from Nina should be repealed and a new ordinance
drawn in regard to this matter before contacting the Railroad Company.
Alderman Lehman also stated that pennission had been obtained from Mrs.
vJhite on S. Oak Street for the City to clear the fence row of undergrm..rth.
Financial Statanent for City of Jacksornrille General and Street funds for
September, 1962 ~as presented.
It was generally agreed to authorize M~or Harden to purchase a rebuilt
motor for the Ford Sanitation Truck, to have front end repaired and to
have truck and tank painted white as well as the tank on the Chevrolet
sanitation truck.
Cleaning of ditch in Smithwick Addition near Brewer and Vine Streets was
discussed and it was decided the ditch wi 11 be inspected.
Moore moved, seconded by Jenkins that the City of Jacksonville give $289.76
as a voluntary contribution to the Committee to help pass Amendment ')O.
Motion approved by voice vote.
At the suggestion of Mr. Bart Gray, President of Chamber of Commerce,
it was decided to contact the Census Bureau for approxim9. te costs to
conduct a Special Census.
In matters of general discussion, it was decided to level the dirt
left at the end of ditch leading from Graham Road on Nixon property and to
continue investigating the possibility of securing land for industrial
sites.
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CTTY OF
JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
November 1, 1962
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, November 1, 1962
at 7:30 P. N., at Municipal Building for the regular meeting. Meeting was
called to order by Mayor Harden, presiding officer, and opening Prayer by
Alderman Sorrells •
On Roll Call the following members answered as their names were called:
Aldermen: Staggs, Jenkins, Cm•tis, Sorrells, Lehman, Hoore, Mayor Harden
and Clerk Avants. Present 6, absent 0, a quorum was declared.
Minutes of meeting of OctOber lR, 1962 were read and there being no corrections
or alterations, they 1,rere approved as read.
On motion of Alderman Moore, secorrled by Alderman Sorrells and all members
voting in th e a f fi rmative, balances and current accounts payable in the sum
of $2,703.03 and l ist of checks issued not:<appearing on regular lists for
August ani S eptemb er, for Jacksonville Water & Sewer Department were accepted
and approved for payrrent.
Representatives of several insurance agencies were present ani Mr. Curtis
Thoma s of She ppar d & Co., and Mr . J. Dyer of N. W. Mutual Co. explained the
Pu blic a nd Insti tution a l property insurance program, stating the program was
de s igned specifically f or pUblic OW11ed prope rties and that mor e coverage
may b e obtaiDed at a sub stant ial saving over the present ins urance program.
The s ub stance of the expl anati on of the p r ogram is (1) that an appraisal of
p roperties to h e insulJ."ed mus t be mad e and a certified statem en t of values
issued (2) that an agent of reoord be appointed to contact t he Rating Bureau
for a rate, ( ~) that properties must be insured to 90% of fi l e d values (h)
this plan reduces 25% on fire rates and 40% on extended coverage (5) minimum
premium accepted is ~500.00. After eli scussion, and it was determined that
Policy #OC 19l.t. 54 in the sum of $138,500 covering various Water ;nJepartment
properties, carried by W. W. Nixon Insurance Agency, is expiring November 1,
Alderman Sorrells moved, seconded by Alderman Jt=mkins that this policy be
continued with 1-l. 1-l. Nixon Co., indefinitely and that Mayor Harden appoint
a committee to study the Insurance ~rogram, that this committee secure an
appraisal of properties tn be insured and appoint an agent of record and
report the ir rec omme n dati ons to Cou ncil. Roll Call: and the following
vote d aye : Staggs J Sorrells, Mo ore , L eh man , Curtis and Jenkins. Thereupon
Mayor Harden appointe d the following commi tte e to study the insurance program:
Ald e rmen S orrells and Moore, City Cl e:rl< and Mayor Harden. It was decided the
appraisal of properties is to be at cash value.
Police Department report for October reflected 180 cases processed ani fines
assessed :=>.t $3,463.95.
Fire Dep a rtme nt report for OctOber reflected 8 alarms during mont h and during
Fire Prevention 11reek the Fire Department held fire drills at all J acks onville
Public sch ool s. It Nas reported the fire truck passed all tests and was
passed by Fire Rating Bureau.
Un .der matters of ~en~ral discussion~-Mayg~.Harden renorted that Street wo~k was progressing, that street slgns were )6lng erecten. Several matters ln
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shelters and Mayor Harden requested the Council assist him in obtaining
a Civil Defense Director.
A letter was read from Department of Commerce in regard to conducting a
special census in Jacksonville and it was stated that the estimated cost of
a special census is $2,660.00 on an assumed population of 16,000. After
discussion, it was decided to contact ba~e officials for an approximate number
of resid.ents there before making a . decision to conduct a special· census.
It was moved to adjourn.
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CITY CO UN) I L OF 'rHE CITY OF
JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
November 19, 1962
The City Counci 1 of the City of Jacksonville met Monday, Novenber 19,
1962, at 1:30 P. M., at Municipal Building for the regular "~Meting.
Meeting was called to order by Mayor Harden, presiding officer, and
opening Prayer by Rev. Ben Leonard, Pastor, Landmark Baptist Church.
On Roll Call . the following members answered as their names were called:
Aldermen: Staggs, Jenkins, Curtis, Sorrells, Lehman, Moore, Mayor Harden,
and Clerk Avants, present 6, absent 0, a quorum was declared.
Minutes of Meeting of November 1, 1962 were read and there being no
corrections or alterations, they were approved as read.
On Motion of Alderman Sorrells, seconded by Alderman Curtis, and all members
voting in the affirmative, balances and current accounts payable in the
sum of $5,633.46 for Jacl<sonville Water & Sewer Dept. were accepted and
approved for pa~nt.
With reference to an excerpt in Minutes of October 18, in mich it is
stated a property owner on Vine St. had proposed to pay the City $900.00
for gravel and double seal on the street to her property, Mayor Harden
reported the actual costs on this street work amounted to only $420.00,
ani that the property owner was being charged only actual costs instead
of the estim9. ted cost.
It was reported that most of the street program has been completed and
a general discussion followed regarding the street program for 1963.
It was decided to consider conducting a special census in or about
July, 1963, and to bring this matter before the Council in April, 1963.
Mayor Harden asked the Council to stu~ the Building Code and Fire Code
as recommended by Fire Chief Schmitt.
Mayor Harden announced the Council would meet informally at Lindsey's
Cafe, Monday, November 26th to discuss the 1963 Budget for General and
Street Funds.
It was decided the City will furnish labor for laying the sewer line
for the Bert Trickey property, if Mr. Trickey furnishes materials.
It was reported mail delivery is now-being made to residents of New Town,
and that the street lights have been ordered for Main Street.
Financial Report for October, 1962 General and Street Funds was presented.
It was moved to adjourn.
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December 6, 1962
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, Decenber 6, 1962,
a t 7:30 P. M. at Muni cipal Building for the regular meeting. Meeting was
called to order by Mayor Harden, pre siding officer, and opening Prayer
by Alderman Jenk~ns.
On Roll Call the following members answered as their names were called:
Aldermen: Staggs, Sorrells, Jenkins, Curtis, Moore and Lehman, Mayor Harden
and Olerl{ Avants, Absent 0, present 6, a quo~m was declared. Mr. Bob Odum,
of Chamber of Commerce and Miss Daisy Olson, City Attorne,r,were also present.
Minutes of Meeting of November 19th were read and there beill5 no corrections
or alterations, they were approved as read.
On Motion of Alderman Staggs, seconded qy Alderman Curtis and all members
voting in the affirmative, balances and current accounts p:~.yable in the
sum of $3,858.58 for Jacksonville Water & Sewer Department, were accepted
and approved for payment.
Jenkins moved, seconded by Staggs to increase the monthly salary in the
sum of $10.00 each for the following employees in the WATER DEPARTMENT,
effective Januar,r 1, 1963: Elmer Hines, Scotland Katrosh, Dorris Little,
Louise Wo od, Oscar Peeler,·· John Jenkins, Tucker Smith, Clarence Goshen,
Charlie Dedman, Hartis Washington, Benjamin Craft, Willie Hammond. Motion
approved by voice vote.
Lehman Moved, secorrled by Jenkins to place Ann V.Jatson on Wat er Departmen t
payroll, effective January 1, 1963, at a monthly salary of $200.00, and
to place Theo O'Neal on regular Water Department payroll, at a salary of
$225.00 per month, effective January 1, 1963. Motion approved by voice vote.
Mayor Harden stated that three sewer·ljLnes, or approximately 3,000 feet of
6 1 pipe, are to be laid by the City in the near future and it was decided
to accept bids on a contract basis for this work.
Jenkins moved, secon:ied by Moore that upon recom!Tlendation of Police Chief
Traylor to increase the monthly salary of the fo llowir:g in the POLICE DEPT.
effective January 1, 1963:
William c. Turney, Patrolman, from $315.00 (E) to $325.00 (F)
Emmet L. Tucker 11 11 II II II II 11 ·
Ilene Thompson, Radio Operator 205.00 (D) II $210.00 (E)
arrl when the following have completed the satisfactory probationary period
of one year, they are to receive the following increase in monthly salary:
Chas. Crook, Patrolman from $275.00 (B) to $285.00 (C)
Louis Anastasi, Jr. II " II II II II II
A. L. South ern, II II II II II II II
Kimmy H. Peterson, Radio Oper. II 175.00 (A) II 185.00 (B)
and that the salar,y of Hubert Hamm as part-time Radio Operator be increased
from $1.00 per hour to ~1.25 per hour. Motion approved by Voice Vote.
~~~bQl.sa!l~hCit;v.: Attor~e:v, recommended that a ~w Statute Book on Criminal
P ed for Pol~c-e Dep artnent and that purchase of a Drunk-0-He~er
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machine.
Moore moved, seconded by Curtis to increase the monthly salary of Myron
J. 'fraylor, as Police Chief from $34.5.00 (C) to $'35~.00 (D), effective
January 1, 1963. Motion approved by voice vote.
Sorrells moved, seconded by Curtis, upon recommendation of Fire Chief
Schmitt to increase the monthly salary of the following in Fire Dept,
effective January 1, 196.3:
Onie Vanderhoof, Asst. Chief from $280.00 (B) to $290.00 (C)
David Elliott, Firefighter II $2.55'.00 (B) II $265'.00 (C)
L<nlnLonnie Shearer II II II II II II II
L. E. Thompson II II II II II II II
Jess Bridgeman " " II II ,, " II
A.M. Garvin II " II II II 11 II
(ani when acting as Instructor $275'.00)
Motion approved by voice vote.
Jenkins moved, seconded by Lehman to increase the monthly salary of Wayman
Schmitt, as Fire Chief, from $300.00 (B) to $315'.00 (C) effective, January 1,
1963. Motion approved by voice vote.
Jenkins moved, seconded by Curtis to include a monthly §Al'flfY for an
additional fire fighter in Fire Departnent 1963 Budget, as recommended
by Rating Bureau. Motion approved by voice vote.
~letter was read from E. S. Pavy, Mgr. Ark. Insp. & Rating Bureau setting
forth the improvements the City could make in fire fighting facilities in
order to obtain fifth class fire insurance rates.
Moore moved, seconded by Lehman to increase the monthly salary of the
following in SANITATION DEPARTMENI', effective January 1, 1963:
George Brown from ~19.5.00 to $200.00
Jimmy Richardson II II II
Louie Thomas II " II
Alfred Headspe th " " " F. M. Sims 90.00 " 95'.00
Motion approved by voice vote.
Staggs moved, seconded by Sorrells to increase the monthly salary of
Glen Tucker from $325'.00 to $340.00 per month, effective January .1, 1963.
Motion approved by voice vote.
It was agreed the City would share in the costs of blacktopping up to the
property line of property owner on Brewer Street, Dick Jones property on
W. Main Street and Ke~ Furniture Store.
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE YEAR OF 1963; MAKING AN APPROPRIATION
FOR THE OPERATIONS OF THE VARIOUS DEPART1'1ENTS OF THE CITY OOVERNMENT FOR
THE PURCHASE OF MATERIALS, SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR
AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, was presented.
Alderman Sorrel1s, moved, secorrled by Jenkins that Ordinance be placed on
FIRST reading, Roll Call: and the followi~ voted aye: Jenkins, Curtis,
Lehman, Moore, Sorrells and Staggs. Motion approved, Ordinance read for
FIRST time by Clerk.
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READING . Roll Call: and the following voted a~i · Staggs, Sorrells,
Moore, Lehman, Curtis and Jenkins. Ordinance accepted on FIRST reading.
Staggs moved, seconded by Sorrells to suspeni the rules and place Ordinance
on SECOND reading. Roll Call: and thel follaflir:g voted aye : Moore, Lehman,
Curtis, Sorrells, Staggs and Jenkins. Motion received six affirmative
votes and no negative votes, whereupon the Mayor directed Clerk to read
Ordinance for SECOND TIME. Clerk read Ordinance for SECOND tirre.
Staggs moved, seconded by Jenkins to further suspend the rules and place
Ordinance on 'IHIRD and FINAL reading. Roll Call: and the following voted
aye: Lehman, Sorrel1s, Staggs, Curtis, Jenkins and Moore. Motion received
six affii'l'IB ti ve votes and no negative votes, whereupon Mayor directed
Clerk to read Ordi. nance for THIRD and FINAL time. Clerk read Ordinance
for THffiD and FINAL tine. Curtis moved, seconded by Sorrels that Ordinance
be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL: ani the followi.ll?; voted aye: ~tis,
Jenkins, Lehman, Moore, Staggs ani Sorrells. Jenkins moved, seconded by
Sorrells that the emergency clause be approved and adopted. Roll Call:
and the followi~ voted aye: Moore, Sorrells, Staggs, Jenkins, Curtis and
Lehman. Ordinance and Errergency Clause approved and adopted and numbered 1 h 0.
Sorrells moved, seconded by Lehman to approve a RESOLUTION THAT MAYOR HARDEN
BE AUTHORIZED TO ACCEPT A WARRANTY DEED ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
EXECUTED BY THE HEIRS OF BLANCHE BAIIEY , DE CEASED, WHICH DEED CONVEYS GOOD
AND MERC HAN TABLE TITLE CF Lor NINE ( 9) , AND THE wt OF LOTS 7 AND 8 IN
BLOCK 26 of THE ORIGINAL TO\II]N OF JAC KSO NITIL LE , TO THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE;
AND THE CITY TREASURER I S HEREBY AUTH ORI ZED AND DIRECTED 'ro DRAW A_ DRAFr
(O R DRAFTS ) AGA INST Tl-IE CITY TREASURY IN THE 'ID TAI.. SUM OF $7,000 FOR THE
PURCHASE OF SAID LANDS ; AND IN THE FURTRE R SIJM OF $115 .oo l\£o COVER THE
COST TO BEACH ABSTRACT CO. IN FURNLSHIID THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AN
ABSTRACT OF TITLE TO SAID LANDS COVERING CHAIN OF TITLE TO DATE <F
PURCHASE: AND THE MAYOR IS FUR 'IHER AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED 'ro PAY AND
DELIVER OVER TO THE HEIRS OF BLANCHE BAILEY, DECEASED THE TOTAL SUM CF
$7,000 AS FULL PAYMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF SA]]) IAND AND TO PAY THE SUM
OF $11_5.00 to BEACH ABSTRACT COMPANY. ROLL CALL: and the followiq; voted
aye: Jenkins, Moore, T~E'hman, Sorrells, Stagg s and Curtis. RESOLUTION
APPROVED and nurrb ered 63-62.
Moore moved, seconded by Jenkins to authorize Mayor to accept bids for
sale of three fr ame houses situated on above mentioned propert,y, and to
sell same to the highest bidder, with the stipulation that purchaser is to
remove houses from the City of Jacksonville, unless they are completely
remodeled, said houses to be removed from proper't{r within thirty days from
date of sale, and property to be cleared of all debris. Motion approved
by voice vote.
Motion by Lehman, seconded by Jenkins to authorize the remodeling of the
incinerator building, near the Sewer Plant, for use as an animal shelter,
a.nd to paint and convert a truck for us e of the Animal She 1 ter. Motion
approved by voice vote. Afurther discussion of operation of Animal Shelter
followed.
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A letter was read from Mr. Stuart Eurman of Metropolitan Area Planning
Commission advising that the Ft. Worth RegioRal Administration of Housing
and Home Finance igency stated that a Communit,r Renewal Program for
Pulaski County could not be considered for further processirg on the basis
that Pulaski Count,y does not have authorit,r to regulate and enforce building,
plumbing, electrical and housing Codes, and that a new application will have
to be prepared in order to do a Community Renewal Program.
Jenkins moved, seconded by Lehman to defer fi lirg a rew application for
a Community Renewal Program for the City of Jacksonville. ·Motion approved
by voice vote.
It was moved to adjourn.
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COUNCIJ.J MEETING
Decem er 20, 1962
The Cit,y Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, December 20th,
1962 at 7:30 P. M., at Nunicipal Buildirg for the regular meeting . Meeting
was called to order by Mayo r Harden, presiding officer, and opening Prayer
by Alderman Jenkins •
On Roll Call the following members answered as treir names were called:
Aldermen: Jenkins, Curtis, Lehman, Sorrells and Staggs, Mayor Harden,
and Clerk Avants. Alderman Moore absent at Roll Call but present for
balance of meeti115. Present 6, absent o, a quorum was declared.
Minutes of meeting of December 6, 1962 were read and there bel.. ng no corrections
or alterations, they were approved as read.
On Motion of Alderman Sorrells, seconded by ,Alderman Lehman and all members
voting in the affirmative, balances and current accounts payable in the
sum of $2,084.61 for Jacksonville water & Sewer Deparmtent were accepted
and approved for payment.
A bid submitted by Marshall Smith was read, proposing to furnish material
and lay 700 feet 6 1 rubber gasket pipe for sewer line to Bert Trickey property
at ~n.5o per ft., plus costs of manholes, etc. After discussion of the merit
of using rubber gasket pipe, it was decided to propose to Mr. Trickey that
the Cit,r will furnish materials, using rubber gasket pipe, install the line
and tie ons for $100.00 per house, or $700.00 for the seven houses.
Mr. Smith also furnished a bid to dig ditch 3,000 feet to construct water
line to Elementary School bei~ built s. of Jacksonville on Highway 161,
at 65¢ per ft. Staggs moved, seconded by Jenkins to accept the bid as
stated above to dig ditch 3,000 feet at 65¢ per ft. On voice vote, five
affirmati. ve votes and one negative vote was cast by Alderman Mo ore, who
stated he felt this work could be dam vrl.th city l~bor. Motion carried.
It was decided to defer action on the Shrader sewer line until Mr. Treadway,
an adjacent property owner, can be contacted, in an effort to bri~ the line
up a better route and remove .the pas sibili ty of tearing up the road.
Moore moved, seconded by Lehman to endorse the petition submitted by
Fire Chief Schmitt, signed by each regular Fireman, requesting that 2% of
total wages paid to them be withheld and paid into Fireman 1 s Relief and
Pension Fund. Motion approved by voice vote.
Financial Report for City of Jacksonville General and Street Funds for
November, 1962 was submitted.
Mayor Harden reported bids were opem d and the three framel,houses situated
on lots adjacent to City Hall were sold to hiehest bidder, on De cember 18th.
Bids submitted were as followsr Epperson & Son, North Little Rock , $1,126.00,
0. B. Smythe, Ward, Ark. $450.00, and 1. H. Wooley, Ward, Ark. $1 ,200.00.
Purchaser furt'\'ier agreed to remove houses from prop:~r"t{)r on or before January 20,
1963, and to clear lots of all debris.
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Mayor Harden reviewed some of the accomplishments of the year of 1962
detailed as follows: in Water nept. 236 new meters set, 140 tie ons
to sewer, tubing replaced in wells, 140 building permits issued, new
sewer treatment plant completed, fire plugs set, in Fire Dept: new flre
truck purchased, Fire Station interior painted, clothill?, and linens furnished
for Fire Department, automobile furnished fcrr Fire Chief, added one patrolman
in Police Dept.; purchased a rew police automobile, widened Ray and South
Roads, paid $5,300.00 on Motor grader, purchased street markers for 270
intersections, a plat completed of New Town, houses numbered arxi mail route
established, laid h,OOO feet double seal, and 14,000 feet single seal,
prepared truck and building for enforci~ D~ Leash Ordinance, paid $6,600
to Park and Recreation Committee, for maintenance and Caretaker's salary,
waterproofed ar d painted block portion of City Hall, placed surplus
city monies in certificates of deposit to draw interest, and purchased
three lots adjacent to City Hall, etc.
Goals for 1963 were discussed and the following suggestions were made:
to clean and repair reservoir, paint fence at sewer facilit,y, consider
purchase of two new chlorine machines for the new wells, to repair old
wells, tie in as many loops as possible and set new fire plugs, introduce
and Ordinance to use only rubber gasket pipe for sewer lines, loop water
line to Hospital from Lee St., open ditch from Nixon property through
Hughes property to sewer property,to consider the possibili~ of building
a water treatment plant, lay additional sewer lines, cover water reservoir;
to widen Main Street to James Street to four lanes, ahd do further street
improvements, to install mercury vapour lights along Main Street, replace
wooden poles far street markers with metal poles, add one regular fireman
to Fire Department, Construct Police and Courts Building on lots adjacent
to City Hall and to continue ttnvestigating the possibility of securing
industrial property.
Mayor Harden stated a typewriter and two adding machines are needed in
the ~ a.ter Departrrent and could be purchased from Depreciation Furrl.
A contract between North Jacksonville Water District and City of -Jacksonville
was read, and Alderman Moore requested that it be stipulated in the contract
that the Water District accepts water pressure and fire protection as it
will exist in the area, unreservedly, before contract is accepted, and it
was generally agreed this stipulation should be made in the contract before
acceptance.
It was moved to adjourn.
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