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MAYOR
CITY CLERK
TREASURER
CITY ATTORNEY
MHNICIPAL JUDGE
ALDERMEN, WARD #t
ALDERMEN, WARD #2.
ALDERMEN, WARD #3
FIRE 'OlmEF ,.
POLICE CHIEF
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CITY OFFICIALS
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John H. Harden,
309 Vine Street
Floy Avants
309 N. Bailey St.
John N. Rich
150 Pik:e ,Ave.
Daisy Olson
425 W. Main St.
Reed Williamson
113 w. Main
E. w. Curtis
909 Grah;m1 Rd.
Robert G. Hill
1205 Hickman
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W. R. "Bill Lehman
511 S. Oak St.
Jim C. Smithwick
#5 Carol Lane
T. H. Alford
909 3Thompson st.
J. H. 11 Pete11 Watson
109 Brewer St.
Wayman Schmitt
Myron J. Traylor
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COUNCIL MEETING
January 7, 1965
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, January 7,
1965 at 7:30 P.M. at Municipal Building for the regular mee~ing.
Meeting was called to order by Mayor Harden, Presiding Officer, and
opening ~ra~er by Rev. Morgan Carroll, Pastor, Nazarene Church.
On Roll Call the following members answered as the~r names were called:
Aldermen: Smithwick, Watson, Alford, Lehman, Curtis and Hill. Present
6, absent 0, a quorm was aeclared. Mayor Harden, Attorney Olson and
Clerk Avants were also present.
Minute!:! of regular meeting of December 3 and Decemberl7, were read and
there being no correctior!s or additions, they were approved as read.
Mayor Harden stated that of his 1964 Recommendations only the following
· has been accomplished: of new Ordinance, the Sub~Division Regulation
and of Old Ordinances in need of revision: The Sanitatiom fee ordinance
improvement to water system treatment, sewer trunk lines to East and
North of Jacksonville and construction of a Police and court Buildi~g •
He presented the following recommendations for 1965:
1. Surface drainage, 2. Legislation: for house trAilers and Beauty
operators and other'home occupations, 3. Creation of 4th ward or
redistricting of the present ward boundaries, as ward #1 has 265, ward
2-585, and ward #3 1,334, 4. City Beautification, 5. Land for industrial
development, 6. Tourist promotion. He also listed the following recommend-
ations for 1965, which were carried over from 1964: 1. Traffic code, ·
Building code, Fire Prevention, Fire Limits reduced, Electric Code,
Plumbing code, Building permits and fees, all ordinances should be checked
and revised if needed, water and sewer bids for a year, hiring a full
time city engineer, hiring a mechanic, youth center and Boys Club,
Health department, libral!y and Firing Range. He emphasized he would like
consideration on all the recommendations.
Mayor Harden remined that Council Meeting will adhere to ordinance #131
and 132 adopting Rules & Procedure and to Roberts Rules of order, that
all matters to be on the agenda must be filed with City Clerk by Monday
at noon prior to council meeting on Thursday. It was also discussed the
meeting date of the Planning Commission should be changed in order to
give time to present matters on to the Council.
Mayor Hatden gave a report on the Building permits issued in 1964 whtmh
reflected: 279 permits issued at a total estimated cost of $2,207,194.00:
Judge Reed Williamson was present and suggested that consideration to be
given to a police pension and retirement fund as an incentive to attracting
and keeping qualified persongl and suggested that a committe be appointed
to study the plan. He stated a srun.ple ordinance he had obtained setting
up this plan contained pr ov ision for millage, but tha t he felt this plan
will not be feasible for Jacks onville. He stated one possible plan to
finance~his fund 'iill be to a s s ess $1.00 for each court case, but that
it willl\slow to build up. Mayor Ha rden app ointed the following as a
corMdttee to study the plan with Judge Williamson and as Chairma~, Police
Chief Traylor, Aldermen: Watson, Hill and Clerk Avants.
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A sample ordinance to regula~traffic and maintain order in and around
Drive -in restuarants passed by City of Little Rock was presented for
consideration, and it was stated that practically all restuarants in
Jacksonville had endorsed the passage of a similar ordinance. Judge
Williamson and Poltee Chief Traylor stated they endorsed the little
Rock Ordinance and would like to see a similar ordinance passed for
Jacksonville. Alderman Alford suggested the ordinance be placed with
City Attorney Olson for study and preparation and Alderman Leham
suggested ·a conunittee be appointed to study the Ordinance. Mayor
Harden pointed out the Aldermen were elected to revise and sponeDr
any ordinance for the City and that some of the aldermen should take
the ordinance and sponsor it on the next agenda.
Mr. Bob Norman presented a reque s t for the" occupation tax to operate
a hot lunch catering service in Jacksonville, inasmuch as ordinance
#25 privides no fee for this type of business. Mr. Norman stated he
had been approved by state Health Department and will be approved by
County Health Dept. and plans to operate a mobile unit and will have
a building for storage a.nd prepration of the lunches when one ls availabllie• '
After discussion in whteh it was stated the city can not require a fee,
as this type of business is not included in the Ordinance, but could accept
a $10.00 fee for the operation of this type business on a vol~tary
basis. Alderman Watson moved, seco11ded by Alderman Alford th~the
council accept a voluntary payment of $10.00 per year from Mr. Bob
Norman as a the occupation tax for a catering service. Motion approved
by voice vote. It was generally agreed,the fee of $10.00 for this
business will be in effect until a new occupation tax ordinance is
adopted.
It w·as decided that citizens w~ishing to present matters for consideration
meeting will be placed on the Agenda after reading of minutes.
On motion of Alderman Hill, seconded by Alderman Curtis and all members
voting in the affirmative, bank balances and current accounts payable
in the sum of $5,256.74 and construction fund in sum of $67,189.0l .for
Jacksonville Water and Sewer Department were accepted and approved for
payment.
Alderman Watson moved, seconded by Alderman Curtis to repeal Resolution
75-64 11 A Resolution authorizing the issuance of a promissory note;
providing tor the payment of'the principal of and interest on said
promissoryinote; prescribing other matters relating theret6; and
declaring an emergency" passed December 3, 1964. Roll Call: and the
following voted aye: Alderman Smithwick, Watson, Alford, Leham, Curtis
and Hill.
Alderman Watson moved, secondeld by Alderman Hill to read "A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF PROMISSORY NOTES: PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT
OF THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON SAID PROMISSORY NOTES: PRESCRIBING
OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO: AND DECLAIUNG AN EMERGENCY". Motion
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approved by voice vote. Mayor Harden read the above resolution in its . I ·
entirely. Alderman Watson moved, seconde.Q elc Al,tjerman: Smithwick, to adopt R~f8tx"!-u
Roll Call: Watson, Allfiord. Leham, Curtis and Hill,.J fi~soctu~~n approved and adopted ·
and numbered # 76-65 '
Mayor Harden stated 230 water meters had beem set in 1964 and suggested
the following recommendations for water dept. in 196~: Cleaning and
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Painting of two water tank~ calking, flushing and cleaning the reservior.
He suggested that the large bulldozer and ditch ~igger be replaced with
smaller units, and these improvement should be paid from Depreciation funds.
Alderman Alford moved second by Alderman Watson to place the following
employees in Water'·lDepartment on regular salary of $295.00 per month, ( $225.00)
retroactive to January 1, 1965: Ben Craft, Jr. , Mack Woods, Jimmy
Wilkerson. Motion approved by voice vote.
Police Department report for December reflected 160 cases prcessed
and cash from fines, forfeitures and payments as $3,301.71 Police con-
solidateJreport for the 1964 reflected 2,.512 cases brought before the
Munieipal Court, and Total cash from fines and forfietures and payments
on previous fines as $54,996.87. Chief Traylor presented the following
recommendation for Police Department. 1. one or two extra Police men
in order to establish and investigation Department, 2. Pay scale be
revised 3. Full time janitor and jailer be hired when new Police Building
its completed, teaffic code adopted,all offiers ~ Police Department
attend Police schools a.vailable to them, erection of a shooting range.
A letter ~appreciation from Air Base Commander, Col. Robert Nowell
Commending the Jacksonville Police .. Department for their assista~nd
co-operation was read.
Fire Department report for December reflected response to 30 alarms,
with estimated fire loss as $150.00 and 3 ou~side the City runs. Fire
Chief Schmitt also presented the annual report of the Fire Department
for the year ended December 31, 196b .•
Alderman ~ill moved, seconded by Alderman Curtis to award a contract to
Morris,.Justice Company to place rock on the front and sides up to windows
of the Fire Station, said rock to match the Police and Court Building
for cos-t;, plus 10%. Motion appro¥ed by voice vote.
The following recommendation was presented from Planning Commisoion:
"The Planning Commission approved the attached Plat of Phase one, of
Dupree's Second East Jacksonville Subdivision and recommends the
Council's acceptamce of same. All necessary requirements under sub-
division regulations were met herein, except that of sidewalk~ which
were waived by Planning Commission because it would work an4 undue
hardship on the builders, and the future purchaseS of this low priced
home planning for this division."
Alderman Curtis moved, seconded by Alderman Watson to accept the
recommendation of the Planning Commission approving Phase #1 of
Dupree's 2nd East Jacksonville Subdivision. Motion approved by voice
vote.
In Street Separtment discussion, Mayor Harden stated a request had been
made to }!ighway Department Planning and Research for a traffic count at
22 to 25 spaces. He also requested that consideration be given to
recommendation for street program for 1965.
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Alderman Alford moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that the City of
Jacksonville extend and execute a new garbage dumping contract with
the City of Sherwood for 1 year, under the same ~nditions, with the
stipulation that either City be permitted to break the agreement
at any time. Motion approved by voj_ce vote.
Alderman Alford moved , seconded by Alderman Curtis that the Mayor
be authorized to ,neeotiate and agreement the with City of Sherwood
regarding dogs seized under their new dog leash law and to impound
them at the Animal Shelter. Motion approved by voice vote. ·
There being no further business, it was moved to adjourn.
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COUNCIL MEETING
January 21, 1965
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Th1 1rsday, January 21,
1965 at 7:10P.M., at Municipal Building for the r egul ar meeting. Meeting
was called to order by Mayor Harden, presiding officer, and opening
Prayer by Rev. Marvin Thomas, Pastor, Jesus Name Church.
On Roll Call the following members answered as their names were called:
Aldermen: Smithwick, Watson, Alford, Lehman, Curtis and Hill. Present 6:
absent o, a quorum was declared. Mayor Harden, City Treasurer Rich,
Attorney Olson, and City Clerk Avants were also present.
' Minutes of regular meeting of January 7, 1965 were read, and there being
no corrections or additions, they were approved as read.
Mr. Russell Brown, CPA, presented and discussed the 196!~ Audit report for
Jacksonville Water & Sewer Department operations for the year ended
November 30th and presented a list of eleven recommendations for 1 965
relative to general practices and accounting proced~res. It was stated
the 1961~ Audit report for City of Jacksonville funds will be presented en
February 19th.
On Motion of Alderman Watson, seconded by Alderman Curtis and all members
voting in the affirmative, bank balances and current accounts payable in
the sum of $4,990.65, and Construction Fund, $35,588.65 for Jacksonville
Water & Sewer Department be accepted and approved for payment.
Mayor Harden explained that the costs of blacktopping street cuts and
repairing streets tor-n up by contractors in laying Water & Sewer lines
had been bid in t~eir contract at a price of $1.00 per sq. yard and
stated if an agreement can be made with the contractor for the Street
Department to do this work, that an effective saving can be realized.
After discussion, Alderman Alford moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to
authorize Mayor Harden to make an agree~ent with the contractors that
the City Street Department do this work, that our engineer estimate the
number of square yards of blacktopping that will be involved in replacing
the streets and cuts, at their contract price of $3.00 per sq. yard
and to transfer the amount needed for the work from the Construction
Fund to the Street Department Fund. M~tion approved by 'roice vote.
Mayor Harden stated the city's water tanks should be inspected as nothing
has been done to the tanks since 1957 and with corrosive water that
has been in use, they could be in need~t repa.ir and cleaning. He
stressed this should be done in the near future to insure that the
equipment will be in full 6peration by May 15th, the beginning of the
peak water consumption. Mr. R.H. Dalenburg, representing the Pittsburg
Tank & Tower Co. of Pittsburg, Kansas, explained the procedure s used
by his company in descaling, cleaning out pits and sandbla sting tanks
of this type. He stated his company operates according to ASME standards
and under a guarantee of 5 years with renewal option. He stated his
company is cleaning and repairing tanks for the State of Arkansas, at
Benton, at this time and that he wrote the specifications for the State
of Arkansas concering the cleaning and repairing of the water tanks.
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For his company to clean and repair each of the City's water tanks, he
quoted a price of ~~2,144.66 per 250,000 gallon tank. After discussion,
Alderman Watson moved, seconded by Alderman Alford to authorize Mayor
Harden to secure bids, and hire an inspector for cleaning and repairing
of the City vvater Tanks. 11otion approved by voice vote.
Mr. Dalenb11rg stated he would furnish a copy of the specifications for
the cleaning and repairing of the tanks for State of Arkansas.
It was reported that construction of Police and Court Building is progres.-
ing, and that rock is being placed on the ·front and sides of the Fire
Station building. Mayor Harden reported the roof of the jail was in
need of repair and that he had authorized re-roofing of the jail with
the Police and Court Building roof at a cost of $42)~!00, wh:i:C.h was
given general approval.
Alderman Alford stated he had studied the Police report and recommendations
of Chief Traylor, and that he would like for the council to amend the
1965 budget and hire a beginning policeman, as he thought another police-
man would pay his way. In the discussion that followed it was pointed
out that one of the police cars is in need of replacement, which will
cost approximatley $2,000 and that new furniture is needed for the Police
and Court Building, which will cost approximately $2,000, and it was the
general opinion that thses items should take precedent over hiring and
additional employee at thms time.
Mayor Harden reported a traffic count is being made and according to
co11nt that Main and James Street carries the greater amount of traffic,
the counti,being 8 ,800. He aiso stated a temporary stop order was signed
on the sewer line running North due to extreme weather conditions, but the
project can be resumed after a few days of good weather.
Mayor Harden read a letter from Laurel Street residents conveying their
appreciation for the street work done there and thankinp, the Council
for helping them with this matter.
Alderman Watson sponsored and introduced an Ordinance entitled: 11 AN
ORDINANCE TO REGULATE TRAEFIC AND MAINTAIN ORDER IN AND AROUND DRIVE·~
IN RESTAURANTS, SHOPPING Cr.:NTERS AND ON OTHER PUBLIC GROUNDS WITHIN
THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS 11 • and the clerk gave the ordinance
the number of 156. Alderman Watson explained the Ordinance passed by
Little Rock was-lised, with some deletions, as a guide in the preparation
of the Ordinance by City Attorney Olson. He explained the purpose of the
Ordinance is to authorize the Police Department to give the same protection
on property hormally considered private, as on public property. Alderman
Alford stated he felt the Ordinance should be amended to include a section
stating it will be unlawful for minors to drink beer or alcoholic
beverages on the property mentioned, as the police would have no jurisdiction.
City Attorney Olson stated that since the portion concerning minorsdd!'iirhkirrtg
alcoholic beverage is covered by State Statutes that she did not deemmit
necessary to include ~t in the Ordinance,Alderman Alford also wanted to
include an amendment making congregating of 3 or more persons at a dri.ve-
in illegal as stated in the Little Rock Ordinance. Mr. Noel 1-'Jebb,
state& he f~lt the amendment concerning drinking should be added, to
be effective for his business. After a general discussion, Hayor Harden
recommended that the Ordinance be placed on first reading or be withdrawn
from table for revision and suggested if any doubt existed, that the
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Ordinance should be checked. With the City Attorney. He stated the ordinance
can be amended up to the Third Reading. Whereupon Alderman Leham moved,
seconded by Alderman Smithwick that the above Ordinance be placed on
F'irst Reading. Roll Call: the following voted aye: Alderman: Watson,
Smithwic~, Alford, Leham, Curtis and Hill. Motion approved and Ordinance
156 read for First Time by Alderman Watson. Alderman Watson moved,
seconded by Alderman Leham that Ordinance 156 be accepted on First Reading.
Roll Call: the following voted aye: Aldermin: Watson, Smithwick, Curtis,
Leham, and Hill: ,tke following passed: Alderman Alford. S ayes, 1 pass.
Ordinance 156 accepted on First Reading.
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In' discussing the Meat Inspector problem in Jacksonville, Mayor Harden
stated the County Health Department are insisting that the City act
as a collection , agency for meat inspector fees. They propose to bill
the City for the service as they do not like to pay inspector direct,
and the City is to bill the meat Company for the inspections. After
discussion, it was decided to defer action on this matter.
Alderman Alford recommended that the Council eo on record of having
a petition written to present to the Judge of Circuit Court to make a
study whether or not the City should have a new ward or be redistriced
and petition the court to appoint a committee of three to .a study the
matter. He stated the Council should have some ideas to give the Court
and make recomm endations to the Committee. After a general discussion,
Alderma n Alford moved that the Council start such a st}!.dY of changing
the boundaries of the wards in Jacksonville, and after fc alling and
receiving no second to the Motion, withdrew the Motion.
Mayor Harden read a letter from Mrs. Guy Kelly, as Chairman of the
Cii:q:c Improvement Commission of the four garden clubs in which she
expressed appreciation for the cooperation given by the City in
assisting them in the civic improvement project.
Financial Report for City of Jacksonville General and Street Funds
for December, 1964 was presented.
There being no further business, it was moved to adjourn.
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COUNCIL MEETING
February 4, 1965
The Cit,y Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, February 4, 1965, at
7:30 P. M., at Municipal Building for the regular meeting. 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: Smithwick, Watson, Alford, Lehman, Curtis and Hill. Present 6, absent 0,
a quorum was declared. Mayor Harden, City Attorney Olson and Clerk Avants were
also present.
Minutes of Regular Meeting of January 21, 1965 were read by Alderman Watson
and there being no corrections or additions, Alderman Smithwick moved, seconded
by Alderman Alford that the Minutes be approved as read. Motion approved by voice
vote.
There being several citizens present wishing to present matters to the Council,
Alderman Alford moved, seconded by Alderman Smithwick to deviate from the
Agenda and hear citizens wishing to present matters. Motion approved by voice vote.
Mr. H. Brad Govan~, Executive Director of Health and Welfare Council of Pulaski
County was introduced. Mr. Govan explained the anti-poverty program and asked that
the Health and Welfare Council be appointed by Jacksonville as a co-ordinating agency
to develop a workable program for Pulaski County. He explained the program will
carry Government support of 90% for 2 years and will level off to 75%. He explained
possible projects planned for Pulaski County as 1. Education: composed of nursery
schools and kindergarten, school social workers, vocational councelors, tutoring
programs, etc., 2. Health: outpatient care for emotionally disturbed children,
dental care, visiting nurses. 3. Others: day care, homemaker service, etc.,
4. Recreation, 5. employment opportunities.
After discussion, 11 A RESOLUTION CONSTITUTING THE HEAL!.rH AND WELFARE COUNCIL, AN
AGENCY OF THE UNITED FUND OF PULASKI COUNTY, AS THE CO-ORDINATING AGENCY OF THE
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE IN RESPECT TO PARTICIPATION BY JACKSONVILLE IN THE UNITED
STATES ANTI-POVERTY PROGRAM; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES" was introduced.-
Alderman Watson moved, seconded by Alderman Alford to place the Resolution on
Reading. Motion approved by voice vote. Alderman Watson read the Resolution
in its entirety. A~derman Curtis moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that the
Resolution be approved and adopted. Roll Call: and the following voted aye:
Aldermen: Smithwick, Watson, Alford, Lehman, Curtis and Hill. Resolution approved
and adopted and numbered 77-65.
Mr. Leo Jennings, Asst. Mgr. Ark. Power & Light Company presented a financial report
for the Power Company and stated the Company will pay the City $19,072.01 as
taxes during 1965, an increase of $1,668.66 over the previous year, and also
stated 28 new street lights have been installed in the city as authorized by
the Counci 1.
On Motion of Aldermm1 Alford, seconded by Alderman Watson and all members
voting in the affirmative, bank balances and current accounts payable in
the sum of $4,960.73 and Construction Fund in sum of $49,al7.03 for
Jacksonville Water & Sewer Dept. be accepted and approved for payment.
Motion approved by voice vote.
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~ayor Harden stated an additional 12 ft. easement to increase the footage to 24 ft.
is needed at the third water well on Military Road and the property owners agreed
to execute a quit-claim deed for the additional 12 feet for $75.00, sald property
further described as 12 feet pt. NE 1/4 of NW~ Sec. 35 T3N, RlOvv, Lonoke County,
Arkansas. After discussion: Alderman Curtis moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to
authorize Mayor to execute a deed with the property owners, ~1r. & Mrs. Sherman Hill, for
the above described 12 feet at a price of $75.00. to be paid from Water Department.
Motion approved by voice vote.
Alderman Lehman discussed the seuerage drainage problem existing at 117-118
Roosevelt Road and stated a J.arger line is needed there to keep the manhole .from
overflowing. After discussion, Alderman Alford moved, seconded by Alderman J.Jchma.n
to have a survey made at this location by Marion Crist Engineers and that a report
of the cost to correct this situation be made to the Council. Motion approved by
voice vote.
Mayor Harden stated tests are being made on the sewer lines in New Town and it is
hoped that the tests will be completed in 10 days and that tie-ons can be made on
the line. He also stated that a.t the location where the sewer line cDosses
Graham Road, there are several property owners out of the city limits who have
requested to tie on to t.he line, and they were advised to lay their lines arrl
it will be decided the charge to make for tie on .fees, as there is no specified .
tie on fee for outside the City.
Police Depar tme nt report for J ant~ry, 1965 reflected 249 cas es processed and
total cash f r om f ines, forfeitures an d payme nts on previous f i nes as $5,836.55.
It was reporte d rap id progress i s b ei ng ma d e on the constructi on of the Poli ce
and Court Building and that placing rock on the Fire Station should be completed
in a few days.
Fire .uepartment report for January, 196.5 reflected response to 24 . alarms during
month with fire loss at $325.00. The following recommendations were subm itted
for consideration and approval by Fire Chief Schmitt:
1. Payment of annual dues fo:r. firemen to Ark. State Fireman' fJ Aosocia.tion in the
sum of $2 8 .00. 2. Resignation of Newton Henderson from Volunteer Fire Department,
owing to Mr. Henderson moving out of city.
It was determined request #1 for p ayment of annual dues to Ark. State Firemen's
association is included in the 1965 Budget and should be paid, and Alderman Hill
moved, seconded by Alderman Curtis to accept the resignation of Newton Henderson as
a member of the Volunteer ~ire Department. Motion approved by voice vote.
After a general discussion of Ordinance #156" AN ORDI NANCE ENTITLED: 11 AN ORDINANCE
TO REGUL.I\TE TRAFFIC AND MAINTAIN ORDER IN AND AROUND DRIVE-IN RESTUARANTS, SHOPPING
CENTERS AND ON OTHER PUBLIC GR OUND S WITHIN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKA NSAS",
Alderman Watson mo ve d, seconded b y Ald enn an Hill to place Ordinance #156, as written, on
for Second Reading, and the floor was opened for discussion: Alderman Alford stated he fel
that since the Ordinance dealtypptmarily with traffic that the Traffic , Code should
be studied before placing Ordinance 156 for last and final reading, and Alderman
Alford introduced a substitute Motion that the Council study the traffic code
before placing Ordinance #156 for last and final reading, and the Mayor, upon
calling for a second to the substitute Motion for the third time, and receiving 1
none, declared the substitute Motion dead for lack of second. I
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Returning to the original Motion to place Ordinance #156, as written, on
Second Reading, the following voted aye: Aldermen: Smithwick, Watson, Lehman,
Hill and _ Curtis,_ an4 the .following passed: Alderman Alford. Motion received
5 affirmative votes and 1 pass, whereupon the Mayor directed Alderman Watson to
read Ordinance for Second Time. Ordin ance #156 wa s read in its entirety for second
time by Alderman watson. Alderman Watson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill
that Ordinance #156 be accepted on Second Reading , and the followi ng voted aye:
Aldermen: Sm i thwick, Watson, Lehman, Curtis and Hi ll, and the f oll owing passed:
Aldermen Alfor d. Alderman Watson moved, seconded by Alder man Lehman to suspend
the rules and place Ordinance on Third and Final Reading: Roll Call: and
the following voted aye: Aldermen: Smithwick, Watson, Lehman, Curtis and Hill
and the following voted nay: Alderman Alford. Motion receive 5 affirmative and
1 negative vote whereupon Mayor directed Alderman Watson to read Ordinance for
third and final time. Alderman watson read Ordinance for third and final time.
Alderman Lehman, seconded by Alderman watson moved that the Ordinance be approved
and adopted, and the following voted aye :: Alderrn.en: Smithwick, Lehma n, Curtis,
Watson and Hill, and the following voted nay: Alderm an Alford.
Alderman Watson, seconded by Alderman Hill moved that Em er gency Claus e of
the Or dinan ce be approved and adopted, a nd the following voted aye:
Aldermen: Hill, Curtis, Lehman, l"~atsoH a nd Srnithw~rkn"'-and the following voted
nay: Alderman Alford. Ordinanc e /a~~ro~W ar~Rcldoj)teeieand num bered 1 5 6.
Mayor Harden suggested that members of the council secure copies of tne---
Traffic Code Ordinance for study.
Alderman Alford sponsored and read a "RESOLUTION numbered #78-65, WHEREAS THE REPORT
OF THE URBAN SERVICE SURVEY OF PULASKI COUNTY HAS DEMONSTRATED THAT, ALTHOUGH
PULASKI COUNTY IS, IN FACT A COHESIVE ECONOMIC ENTITY, NEVERTHELESS THE EDUCATIONAL
OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE TO ANY CHILD WITHIN THAT ENTITY ARE WIDELY DIVERGENT,
DEPENDING ON WHICH OF THE 3 SCHOOL DISTRICTS OF THE COUNTY ENCOMPASS THE RESIDENCE
OF SUCH CHILD, etc. SETTING OUT THA.T SUCH DIVERGENCY AND INEQUALITY CAN BE ERADICATED
IN THE FOLLOWING WORDS to-wit: EARLY CONSOLIDATION OF THE 3 SCHOOL DISTRICTS INTO
A SINGLE COUNTY-WIDE SCHOOL SYSTEM, etc. After reading the Resolution in its
entirety, Alderman Alford moved for adoption of Resolution #78-65. After it was
ascertained that discussion was needed on the Resolution, Alderman Alford withdrew
the Motion. Mr. Alford expalined that consolidation would equalize tax assessments
and provide more money for county schools. He stated Jacksonville has about
$2,700 in assessed valuation in each child, while Little Rock Schools have $7,000
and this unequal distribution would be solved with district consolidation. ~
It was toe general concensus of the council that more study should be made of
the ¥esolution, and that the Council should awa it the endorsement of the merger
by the School Board, P~A groups and other civic organizations before making a
decision on the matter. After general discussion, Alderman Alford agreed to
table the Resolution until the Council could have more time for study.
Alderman Alford read a Resolution stating the accomplishments of the uity Government
in recent years, and enumerated various improvements to be attained by the city
in the future, and asked that the improvements be set up on order of preference or
priority, to accept or reject.
Alderm an Smi t h,rl ck as~ed that an Ordinance for keeping of animals within the city
limit s be placed on t he Afenda. Mayor Harden s ugge sted the council meet as a
commi ttee of th e whole fa~ discussi on of sever al ma tters.
Alderman Smithwick and Alderman Alford commended City Attorney Olson for her
time and effont in the preparation of Or cli nance #156 and the Traffic Code.
There being no further business, it was moved to adjourn.
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February 18, 1965
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, February 18,
196.5 at 7:30P.M. at Municipal Building for the regular meeting. Meeting
was called to order by Mayor Harden, presiding officer, and opening
Prayer by Rev. Clyde Parsons, Pastor First Methodist Church.
On Roll Call the following members answered as their names were called:
Alderman: Smithwick, Watson, Alford, Lehman, Curtis and Hill. Present:
6 absent 0, a quorum was declared. Mayor Harden, City Tresurer Rich,
City A~torney Olson and Clerk Avants were also present.
Minutes of reeular meeting of February l-1-, 1965 v-rere read and there being
no corrections or additions, the~ were approved as read.
Mr. R.M. Brown, CPA reviewed the audit report for the City of Jacksonville
funds for 196)-J. and stated the Rebsamen Hospital Audit report for 1964
will be presented to the Hospital Commission February 25th and the
Commission will report to the Council at March 4th meeting.
Mayor Harden stated a resolution will be presented at March 4th meeting
to authorize the retirement of $20,000 in GenerR.l obligat~on Hosptial
Bonds.
Mrs. Maurice Blodgett, 805 Vine Street was present and asked the restriction
in regard to citizens keeping horses within a residential area., and Mayor
Harden stated that Alderman Smithwick is sponsoring an ordinance regarding
keeping of livestock within residential areas. Alderman Smithwick presented
a letter to Mrs. Blodgett that he had received from the County Health
Department in regard to the matter to which she referred. Mayor Harden
suggested that Alderman Smithwick and City Attnnney Olson draft the
ordinance and present to the council for study before presenting it in
final form.
On Motion of Alderman Alford, seconded by Alderman Curtis and all members
voting in the affirmative, bank balance and current accounts payahle in
the sum of $7,202.97 and construction fund in sum of $36.00 for Jacksonville
Water el,nd Sewer Department he accepted and approved for payment.
Mayor Harden in reporting on propress of Sewer project stated that NewTown
sewer is completly cleared and that tie ons can be made there when the engtneer
has completed inspections. H~ stated that approximately 250 feet of 10 1
sewer line is needed on West Hain from Nixon Trl3.ctor Warehouse 13.nd New
Paint factory and that Mr. Nrixbnnagreed to pay ~~200. 00 toward the cost
of the line. He explained the 10 inch line will tie into the 15 inch
main: and that any new industry located west will tie on to the line and
from an industrial standpoint, a 10 1 line will be good. After discussion,
Alderman Watson moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to authorize 250 feet
10 1 sewer line to begin where 15 1 master sewer linP-crosses West Main
approximately 250 feet due -west from Main and to accept Mr. Nixon 1 s offer
to pay $200,00 toward the cost of the line. Motion approved by voice
vote.
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It was also generalJ.y agreed to lay approximately 50 1 of sewer line from
the -eJ.nd of the present sewer line on Braden Street to the corner of the
property m\Tner 1 s lots on the North Side of Braden and corner of James Street.
Mayor Harden am10unced a special Council Heeting, Thursday, February 25th,
196), at 7:30 P.l-1.
l-'Iayor Harden stated he felt additional funds wil.l be available in the
Sewer Construction account, when final accounting is made of the fund and
recommended that sewer extensions be made on Madden Head. He suggested
a manhole 9 feet. deep be placed at the store on Madden Road, a.nd extend
the lines \fest to new highway 67, from going east to end of Hadden Road,
turn North on Northeastern to Hassan property, and extensions can be
made up Linda fl..ve., as the line is presently on Hamilton Road. The line
could be placed between Linda and Green Acres Road, on Chapel Hill and
Memorial Drive. He explained that after the sewer line is laid to the end
of Hadden Road that it will be fairly shallow and that it may be necessary
to place the line around Jvy Street. He stated several citizens on the
end of the City Eimits are interested in obtaining sewer and had agreed
·~~s tall a lift station. I_Ie state~ if the line is. run to Hassen. property
a.·· 1 plann~ to place the lJ. ft statlon at the locatlon of the Traller tb~_,
It was agreed that Mayor Harden check with engineer to determine the amount
of funds available for the project and that Council members will inspect
the proposed selrJer sites and the discussion will be carried further at a
special meeting, February 2)th.
In Police Department discussion, Mayor Harden reported construction of the
building is progressing, that doors and windows have been instal1ed, and
the contractor is preparti.ng to pour the stoop. He suggested that a 6
feet,. walk and P;:trking apron v-ri th curb and gutter be placed at the front
of the building. After discussion in which Alderman ~Jatson pointed out the
hazard involved in automobp.es a.t the Police and Court Building backing
outonto the one way Hain Street traffic and Ii'ire department traffic. After
ni.sr.llflfli on, it WAS clAr.irlP.rl UlAt AldArman 1NAtflon R.nd J11ayor HR.rdAn wi 11
study this matter and decide the best course to follmv.
It was generally agreed to authorize Hayor Harden to negotiate 1-ri th a
citizen whose automobile was involved in an accident with a Police Denartment
vehicle, and to authorize payment of up to $500.00 as damages to the -
ci tiz~n 1provided: sa~d citizen will execute a rele;:1se of any liability to
the Clty of Jaeksonvllle.
Actir1J':upon the recommendation of Fire Chief Schmitt, Al derman Curtis moved,
seconded by A1derman Alford to eli smiss Billy Oakley as a r memb er of the
Volunteer Fire Department and to appoint Rev. Na.rvin Thomas as a member of
the Volunteer Fire Department. Motion approved by voice vote.
A letter of resignation from Hubert Hamm as Maintenance man for City Hall,
effective..l_ ~.J.I'ch 1, 1965 v-ras read. Hr. Hamrn stated he was resigning his
position "'~ ~p hysical resons. Alderman vfatson moved, seconded by Alderman
Alford to accept the resignation of Hubert Hamrn, with regEft,., and that a
letter of commendation for his long and faithful service to the City , be
suitalby engrossed and presentecl to Hr. Hamm. l'1otion approved by voice
vote.
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Alderman Alford moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to employ a maintenaae
man to care for the Police and Court Building and the Hunicipal Building
on a permanent basis, at a salary of $22.5,00 to $2$0.00 per month, effective,
March 1, 196.5, the details to be worked out by Mayor Harden. Motion
approved by voice vote.
Alderman Watson and Smithwick in presenting a library report stated they
visited Hrs. Karl Neal of the State J,ibrary Cormnission and had presented
the proposed sites for the library and that it was her decision the lots
adjacent to the Git,y Hall were the best location. It was explained a L
shaped building of about 4,000sq. feet could be built on the lots with
expansion up to 7 or 8 thousand square feet. Mrs Neal pointed out that
a L shaped Building is less expensive to build, that it requires a small
staff as its librarian is centrally located. Alderman Watson stated the
financing for the library under Federal Grant is 60-40, and that funds
may be obtained during any part of this year, even after July 1st, the
original deadline date, also, that the property cannot be applied against
matching funds.
After a general discussion, Alderman Watson moved, seconded by Alderman
Hill to place "RES OUJTI ON :THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
RECOGNIZES THE NEED FOR EXPANDED LIBRARY FACILITms FOR THE CITY, AND
BEING AWARE OF EFFORTS BY THE JACKSONVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO SECURE
LAND AND COLLECT DONATIONS SUFFICIENI' TO INSURE THE CDNSTRUCTION OF SAID
LIBRARY, tt etc.
on reading. Roll Call: and the following voted aye: Alderman ~vatson,
Smithwick, Lehman, Curtis and Hill, and the following abstained: Alderman
, Alford. Thereupon the Mayor directed Alderman Smithwick to read the
Hesolution. The Resolution was read in its entirely. Alderman Watson moved,
seconded by Alderman Curtis to approve and adopt the Resolution as read.
Alderman Alford and Alderman Lehman requested postponement of the
Resolution until the Council could meet with representatives of the Chamber
of Commerce Library Cormnission and discuss the site and other matters,
but it was the general opinion that little could be accomplished with further
. meetings. Mr. James Canfield, president of Chamber of Commerce asked for
unity on the matter and stated that building a library was the #1 ~oal
of the Chamber of Commerce, regardless of the site, and stated there would
be a . chamber committee to work with the City Council for a libra.ry.
After discussion, Roll Call Vote: the follo>-ring voted aye: Alderman:
Smithwick, Watson, Curtis and Hill and the following a.bstained: Alderman
Alford and LehYM:n. 4 affirmative votes, 2 al~staining votes, Hotion carried,
Resolution approved and adopted and numbere!}.. 79-65
Financial report for City of Jacksonville General And Street Fund for
January 196.5, was presented.
Alderman Alford was preparing to ~ a Resolution ~oncerning recommending
priority for City improvements, and at the request of Mayor Harden, agreed
to withhold the R~solution until the Special Meeting february 2.5th.
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Alderman Alford moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to authorize Mayor
Harden to begin proceedings to conduct a special cens~s for the City
of Jacksonville. Mo-tion approved .by voice vote.
Motion by Alderman Hill, seconded by Alderman Curtis to charge $10.00
per year as privilege' tax for Rota-Rooter Co., a /'ewer Cleaning co~rn.
Mtion approved by voice vote. 1 · ·
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Thursday, February 25, 1965
City of Jacksonville
The City Council of the .City of Jacksonville met Thursday, February 25,
1965 at 7:30P.M., at Municipal Building for the Special Neeting called
by Mayor Harden. Meeting was called to order by Mayor Harden, presiding
off~cer, and with all elected members of the Council being present, a
quorum was declared. In the absence of the City Clerk the Minutes of
the Meeting were recorded by Mrs. Doris Little.
l\1ayor Harden announced the purpose of the special meeting was to discuss
and make definite decisions on several major problem facing the City, the
first being the se1ver line extension on Madden Hoad, Mayor Harden informed
the members of the Council that although they had discussed the extension
of the sewer line on Madden Road, that the first thing they needed to
do was get the engineers to make a preliminary survey and drawning and
make ah estimate of the cost. After discussing the extension of the
line in several directions, it was decided that the engineer should be
authorized to make a survey and present a dr.mroing of the extension
to be built, described as follows: "Beginning at the store on Madden
Road, going west to the New Highway 67: From the store going east to
end of Madden Road, and turn north on Northeastern Ave. to the Hassen
Hill: Branch lines being between Linda Ave. and Green Acres Road and
Memorial Drive." Alderman Watson made a motion giving !Ylayor Harden
h:i.1thorize the engineers to proceed with a survey of the above described
extension of the Madden Road Sewer Line, and present the Council with
a detailed drawning and cost estimate. Alderman Hill seconded the motion
which was approved by voice vote.
Alderman Alford broueht up the problem of the sewer line on Roosevelt
Road and after a general discussion, the members of the Council asked
that Mayor Harden get the engineers to study the probl~m and give their
opinion as to what can be done to eliminate the problem. Also, that
since the problem is classified as a repair and maintenance job, it
should be paid for from the regular revenue and operating funds.
Mayor Harden reported the Spetic Tank at the Baptist Church on Marshall
Road is presenting a serlll'ious problem~ After a general discussion,
Alderman ;:Curtis made a motion authorizing the Mayor to work out a
rBasonable solution to take care of the problem, which will probaly
be eKtending the sewer line from the present line on Braden S}reet
to the Church. Motion was seconded by Alderman Watson. Motion carried
by voice vote.
Mayor Harden presented a. drawning of a proposed sign drawn by architects
that could be built in the Parking lot, at the New Police and Courts
Building that would put the "Finishing Touch" to the new building. Also,
that curb and gutter should be bnild along the sides of the ramp in
front of the Fire Station. After general discussion on t.he above,
Alderman Al£ord moved, seconded by Alderman Watson, that the sign be
built and also the:-curb and gutter be installed. Hotion carried by
voice vote.
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Mayor Harden called attention to the members of Council that the cost
of painting, and a unit composed of sinks, stove and refrigerator,
had not been in the original contract for Police and Court Building
with the contractor, and that painting could be started within a few
days. It was the general consensus of the Council members that Mayor
Harden proceed on the alJove items. Also, the members were in complete
agreement that a Plaque should be ordered with the following names
inscribed: Mayor and all Alderman, former Council members, Cleo Staggs,
W.C. Jenkins, JJeon Sorrells. City Clerk, Floy Avants; Judge Williamson;
City Treasurer, John Ri .ch; and members of the Civil Service Commission.
Also,the Council members instructed Mayor Harden to estimA.tes on furniture
for the New Police and Court Building .(j-ex,. 7Y/..__~J 1 ~ 'f-I qr, t)
Hayor Harden stated that since the Library Committe sponsored by the
Chamber of Connnerce, had resigned and apparently was "LOOKING" toward
the City Council for leadership on thA Library Fund Drvie, he wanted
to appoint three members at this time, and two additional members a.t
a later date to formulate a Library Executive Steering Committe. He
submitted the following: Martin trmrlck, Dr. Albert Sidwell, and Jim,·
Smithwick. All members of the Council approved the appointments by
voice vote.
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March )+, 1965
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, }1arch L~, 1965,
at 7:30 P .H., at Hunici.pal Du:i.lding for the regular meeting. Meeting was
called to order by Mayor Harden, presidin~ officer, and opening Prayer
by Rev. A.!tJ. Upchurch, Pastor, Harshall Road Baptist Churr:h.
On Roll Call the following members answered as their names were called:
Alderman: Smtthwick, Hatson, Alford, Lehman, Curtis and Hill. Present:
6, Absent 0, a quorum was declared. :Hayor Harden, City Attorney Olson
and Clerk Avants were also present.
Minutes of Regula.r Meetinn; of February 18th a:nd Special Mectine of
February 25th were read, and Mayor Harden stated an addition to the
Minutes of February 25th Meeting should be made in Parae;raph 6 in regard
to the names to be inscribed on the Placque in the Police & Court Buildtng,
and the names of Daisy Olson, City Attorney and Myron TTaylor, Police
Chtef, should he included and it was generally agreed the Hinutes should
be corrected in this particular.
Mr. Martin Trmvick, Dob Pace, and Carl Williams of the I-Iospital Commission,
and Hr. Geo. Roth, Admn, of Redsamen Hosptial were present and Mr. Trawick
presented the 1964 annual Hosptial Repo1r1t which reflected in part: Total
Assets: $827,561.70 and Liabilities: $40,885.57, with net worth as $786,
676.13. Alderman Alford moved, seconded by Alderman Hatson to accept the
annual Hospital Report and suggested that a letter of do~nendation be
sent the Commission for their excellent guidance in the operation of the
Hospital. Hotion approved by voice vote. Hayer Harden and members of the
Council were high in praise of efforts expended by the Hosp:i tal Commission
and the Administrator.
On Motion of A.lderm<m Hill, seconed by Alderman Curtis and all members
voting in the affirmative, bank balances and current accounts payable in
the sum of :~J-1-,888.40 and Construction Fund in the sum of $5h, 712.0S for
Jacksonville Water and Sewer Department be accepted and <rpnroved .for
payment.
Ha.yor Harden presented the proposed plans and estimates for Hadden Hoad
Sewer lines and explained the engineer prepC~.red the pla.ns in four sections
as follmvs:
Hain B-3: From Store on Nadden Road going 'East to end of Madden Road
turning North on Northeastern Ave., to top of Hassen Hill, to be a 10 inch
line at estimated cost of '1~10,926.10.
Main B-1+: From Store on Madden Road goine; West to Hie;hway 67, to be a 6
inch line, at estimated cost of ~6, 7)~1. 70.
Hain B-5: Form Hadden Road goin g up to proposed alley between Green Acres .
Road and Linda Avenue, to be a 6 inch line, estimatec1 cost, :[~2,h'7'7.20.
}.Main B-6 : Form Madden Road goine; down Center of Hemorial Dri. ve, 250 fer~t
down He norial Drive, a 6 inch line, estimated cost ~~82l.OO,total estimated
cost ~2 0,966.60.
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After viewing the pll'l.ns and determining sewer funds are avalable to
construct these lines, Alderman ~vatson moved, seconded \)y Alderman Hill
to approve the Sewer plans as drawn, with the exception of MAIN 'B.;;.6
(l'1emorial Drive) which is eliminated, based on the annnal bids submitted
by S.~·s. Construction Company. Motion approved by voice vote.
Mayor Harden stated the engineer inspected the sewa13e overflow11. in the
Roosevelt Road section and stated he felt the problem cannot be helped
other than repairing the whole system. After. discussion, it 1-vas generally
decided the only alternative to allev:Late the problem is to 11se smoke
bombs to blow smoke into the lines to determine where infilration is
taking plA.ce. A.lderman 1rfatson moved, seconded by .Alderman Smithwick to
proceed with the smoke test and patch the main if a leak is detected, and
after repairs are maclA to make additional tests with the smoks boms.
Motion spprovecl by voice vote.
Nayor Harden, in giving a re;>ort on Sewer improvement project stated the
engineer released the e;reater portion of New Town and that about 1/2 of
the section is ready to tie on the sewer. He stated it will be advertised
wl1en tieons ran b8 made ;:md the fee w:i.ll be $35.00.
Police Department Report for February reflected 235 cases processed and
cash from fines and forfeitures Rnd payments on previous fines as :~5, 553 .15 l
It was reported the Police & Court Building is nearine; completion and the
interior is being painted. Mayor Harden stated a sink, refrigerator and
stove combination has been purchased, and that the contractor had been
authorized to build a cabinet in Chief Tr~lm1 S;::: offic8. He stated Judge
lrJilliamson requested the court room be build similan to the plan of the
North Little Rock Hunicipal Court and that he also endorsed the arrangement.
He stated the contractor ae;reerl to do this work on a cost plus 10% basis.
After discussion, Alderman Smithwick moved, seconded by Alderman Watson to
authorize the construction of the t1uniciapal Court Hoom to be made similar
to the North I,1.ttle Rock Municipal Court Room, on a cost plus 10% basis.
Motion approve by voice vote.
Owing to the amount of names to be inscribed on the placque at the Police
and Court Buildinp:, Mayor Harden suggested that the names of the m,embers
o.f the Civil Service Commission he deleted. Alderman Watson moved, seconded
by Alderman Hill to rescind the action of February 25th placing the names
of the members of the Civil Service Commission of the Placque, and to dAlate
the names of the 5 members of the Civil Servie commission. Roll Call: and
the following voted aye: Alderman: Lehman, Curtis, Hill, Alford, v.Jatson
and Smithwick. 6 ayes, no nays, Motion carried.
Fire Department report for February reflected 18 alarms anrl estimated .fire
loss as ~~1,075.00. AldRrman Watson suggested the ordinance requiring that
vacant lots be mowed should be strictly enforced th:Ls year.
Mayor Harden stated the Warrantly Deed to the Fire Station property has been
prepared and will be presented to the City by R.~~mond Hotors at a dinner
meeting in the near future.
Mayor Harden stated the gate at the City Dump has been opened on Saturday
afternoons.
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The follm·.ring recommendation was submitted by the Planning Commission:
(1) 11 Thatreplat of lots 1 cmd 2, Block 2, Country Club Addition tb the
City of Jacksonville, showing abandonment of 3 feet on East Side and
dedication of additional 3 feet on 1rvest side of original sewer easement
be approved." Lots have heen altered by a few feet by the change of
property line to allow builder to comply with original 8 foot side yard
restriction under Bill of Assurance. Alderman Alford moved, seconded
by Alderman Lehman to accept the recommendation of the Planning-Commission
tore-plat of lots 1 and 2, Block 2, Country ClubAddition tq,City of
Jacksonville, sho:w.j.ng abandonment of )_.feet on East Side and dedication of
addftional 3 feet on. West Side of original sewer easement. Motion approved
by 'voice vote.
Mayor Harden suggesed that recommendations be submitted for street program
for the year. He also stated a lettPr has been forwared to the Department
of Cormnerc requesting a Special Census for the City of Jacksonville.
-""A RESOLUTION: AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO CALT, CEHTAIN GENEB.AL
HOSPITAL BONDS BEFORE MATURITY IN A.CCORDANCE ~VITH ORDINANCE //113, 11 was
present<=:d. Alderma n vvatson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to read the
Resolution. Motion approved by voice vote. Alderman Watson rea.d resolution
in its entirety. Alderman Alford moved, seconded by Alderman Curtis to
approve and adopt the Resolution as read. Roll Call: and the following
voted aye: Alderman: 1rfatson, Smithwick, Alford, TJehman, Curtis and Hill.
6 aye s, no nayfl, Motion carried, Resolution approved and adopted and
numb e red Bl-65.
Alderman Alford moved, seconded hy alderman Hill to approve the account
of R.M. Brmm, CPA, in the sum of $1,050.00 for Auditing the 1961-~. records
of the City of Jackflonville to be paid $875.00 fvom General Fund, Finance
Account, and $175.00 from Unappropriated fund. Motion approved by voice
vote
Mayor Harden stated the City 'Will extend a sewer line from the present
line on Braden Street to Harshall Road Baptist Church to take c nre of
the septic tank overflow at t'1at location.
There being no further busine s s, it was mov
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March 18, 1965
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, March 18, 1965
at 7:30 P.M. at Municipal Building for the regular meeting. Meeting was
called to order by Mayor Harden, presiding officer, and opening Prayer by
Rev. Marvin Thomas, Pastor, Jesus Name Church.
On Roll Call the following members answered as their names were called:
Aldermen: Smithwick, Watson, Alford, Lehman, Curtis and Hill. Present 6,
absent o, a quorum was declared. Mayor Harden and Clerk Avants were also
present.
Minutes of Regular Meeting of March 4th, 1965 were read and Alderman
Lehman requested a correction !~Paragraph 12 in regard to voting for use
of smoke bombs to detect infiltration in sewer line on Roosevelt Road and
stated he did not think it necessary to vote again on this measure as it
has been voted to use the smoke bombs at a previous meeting. It was generally
agreed to correct the minutes in this particular. There being no further
corrections or additions, the Minutes were approved as read.
Alderman Smithwick distributed copies of an Ordinance adopted by Little
Rock in regard to control of animal and fowl and asked that Council Members
study it, and that it could be used as a guide for preparing a similar
ordinance for Jacksonville. Mr. Andrew Freeman, Mrs. Maurice Blodgett and
Mr. E.O. Faulker and a number of interested citizens were present in
regard to this matter and presented complaints on keeping horses, pigeons,
etc., within the City and stated they believed a ban on horseback riding,
with the exception of parades, within the City should be incorporated into
the ordinance. After discussion, it was generally decided to study the
ordinance presented and that the Council meet as a committee a8 a whole,
Thursday, March 25th to discuss and offer any suggestions on the ordinance
before presenting to the City Attorney for drafting. All citizens interested
in this ordinance were invited to attend the meeting and to offer suggestions.
Alderman Alford moved, seconded by Alderman Hill and all members voting in
the affirmative to approve bank balances and pay current accounts payable
in the sum of $4,076.92 and Construction Account in the sum of $36.00 for
Jacksonville Water & Sewer Department.
Mayor Harden reported the public had been notified by advertisement that
tie-ons to the new sewer line can be made in the NewTown, Ray Road,
Southeastern an Graham Road areas, and the tie on fee is $35.00·. He stated
that due to faulty smoke bombs the smoke tea.t for infiltration cauld not
be made at this time,but other bombs have been ordered to make the test.
It was again discussed te obtain an estimat~ from the engineer to correct
the sewer problem in the Roosevelt Road area, however it was decided to
conduct the smoke bomb test before proceeding further. ·
Mayor Harden reported the construction of the Police & Court Building is
nearing completion and tnat furnishings are needed. He explained the seats
presently in the court room will be refinished in walnut and placed in the
new court room inside the railing for Attorneys and Officers. He stated a
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price of $249.00 had been quoted to refinish the old chairs and install
new ends. He stated approximately 6tl chairs will be needed for spectato;,
and that $14.70 per chain had been quoted. After discussion, Alderman
Watson moved, seconded by Alderman Curtis te authorize Mayor Harden to
order 68 or less chairs @ $14.70 per unit, a total of $999.60 1 as needed
for spectators in Court Roam and to refinish and install present, chairs
in court room @ $249.00. Motion approved by voice vote.
Mayor Harden stated four chairs will be needed for Court reporter, Clerk,
bailiff and witness to match the Judge's chair. Alderman Alford moved,
seconded by Ald~rman Hill to purchase four chairs similar to Judg~'s chair.
Motion approved by voice vote. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman
Watson to authorize the building of ten lockers in the Police & Court
Building for the officers on a cost plus 10% basis. Motion approved by
voice vote. Alderman Alford moved, seconded by Alderman Watson to authorize
installing tile en bathroom walls to 4 feet. Motion approved by voice vote.
It was alse agreed that May 1st, Law Day, be the tenative date for dedication
of the Police & Court Building.
It was also stated the Police Department is in need of a new automobile,or
that extensive repairs be made on the two old automobiles. After discussion,
Alderman Alford moved,seconded by Alderman Hill that the Mayor be authorized
to accept bids and purchase a new police car, with trade in of the Oldest
car, and that the newer automobile be repaired. Motion approved by voice vote.
Upon recommendation of Fire Chirf Schmitt, Alderman Curtis moved, seconded
by Alderman Hill to approve the appointment of Wayne Smart and Clifton
~rickey to the Volunteer Fire Department. Motion approved by voice vote.,
Mayor Harden stated Judge Campbell had fUrnished crews to clean the area
along the roadway of West Main Street and Bayou Meto outside the City limits
of the west part of the City, and Mayor asked that all persons cooperate
with the city by not dumping in this area and using the city dump for this
purpose. After discussion, it was generally agreed to authorize the Police
Department to patrol approximately 1/2 mile beyond the City limits of West
Main S~reet to check on dumping.
Mayor Har~en suggested that recommendations be made for.Street Program this
year and to discuss the recommendations at the March 25th meeting.
Alderman Smithwick reported Mrs. Neal of the Arkansas State Library Commission
visited the local library and noted its crowded condition, and asked that
temporary sp~ce,be granted the library, if any is available, when police
department moves to police & Court Building. He also stated Mrs. Neal
checked the proposed library site and will return at a later date to give
her views on the site and plan. Mayor Harden stated he realized the library
is in desperate need of more space and serious consideration will be give to
try to furnish additional space.
A letter of Commendation was read from Ray Smith & Associates to the Fire
Department for their expediency and efforts expended in extinguishing a
fire at 1513 Dogwood on March 5th.
Financial Report for City of Jacksonville General and Street Funds for
February, 1965 was presented.
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Mayor Harden stated the Engineer stated a report and specifications tor
cleaning of tank and reservoir for Water Departmemt will be available in
a few days.
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COUNCIL MEETING
April 1, 1965
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville .met Thursday, April 1, 1965
at 7:30 P.M. at the Municipal Building for the regular meeting. Meeting
was called to order by Mayor Harden, presiding officer, and opening Prayer
by Alderman Alford.
On Roll Call the following members answered as their names were called :
Alderman: Smithwick, Watson, Alford, Lehman, Curtis and Hill. Present 6
absent 0, a quorum was declared. Mayor Harden, City Attorney Olson and
Clerk Avants were also present.
Minutes of Regular meeting of March 18th, 1965 were read and there being
no corrections or additions, ~hey were approved as read.
On Motion of Alderman Curtis, seconded by Alderman Hill and all Members
voting in the affirmative, bank balances and current accounts payable in
the sum of $5,0461 15 and Construction Fund in sum of $l,U99.80 for
Jacksonville Water & Sewer Department be accepted and approved for Payment.
Mayor Harden stated the old dozer and big ditch digger needed replacing
this year and suggested that a smaller size dozer and ditch digger would
be more practical. After discussion, it was suggested that these two pieces
of equipment be kept this year for work at park and dump and to table tbis
suggestion for consideration.
Motion by Alderman Watson, seconded by Alderman Curtis to authorize Mayor
to advertise and accept bids for cleaning and repairing of water tanks.
Motion approved by voice vote.
Police Department report for March reflected 207 cases before Municipal
Court and Cash from fines and forfeitures and payments on previous fines
as $4,437.40.
Aldenman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to authorize Mayor and
City Clerk to transfer $1U 1 429.52 from Arkansas Saving & Loan General
Fund account and $6,U59.00 from Arkansas Saving & Loan Sanitation Fund
to Police & Court Building Construction Fund. Motion approved by. voice
vote.
Alderman Alford moved, seconded by Alderman Watson to au~horize purchase
of drapes, desk and chair for the Municipa~ Judge's ~trice and chair for
Chirf of Po~ice office & miscellaneous furnittpe. Motion approved
by voice vote.
Motion by Alderman Lehman, seconded by Alderman Alford to authorize placing
sod and shrubbery at Police and Court Building, Motion approved by
voice vote.
Mayor Harden announced the following bigs were received and low bid
accepted on Police autmnobile:
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Aclin Ford ·Company
Gwatney Chev. Company
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Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Watson to authorize adding
$30.00 to the bid price for a larger engine for the police automobile.
Motion approved by voice vote.
Fire Department report for March reflected 15 alarms during month and
estimated fmre loss $12,uuo.oo
Alderman Alford discussed the pessibility of removing a dilapadatea
house on South Oak Street which presents a fire and health hazard. It
was suggested the City Attorney check on this matter and issue an opinion
as to the proper procedure for moving the house.
It was announced bids will be received for curb and gutter for the Street
program.
Alderman Watson moved, that an ORDINANCE PRESCRIBING CERTAIN RULES AND
REGULATIONS REGARDING THE KEEPING OF LIVESTOCK, SMALL ANIMALS AND FOWL
WITHIN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS: PROVIDING FOR THE rn:POUNDING
OF ·AMIMAIJS: RESTRICTING RUNNING AT LARGE: PROVIDING FOR THE DISPOSAL OF
DISEASED AND DEAD: DECLARING AN EMERGENCY TO EXIST AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES~.
be placed on first reading. When diseussion was requested on the Ordinance,
Alderman withdrew the Motion, and miscussion followed as to several legal
aspects of the ordinance. Alderman Smithwick stated he would present the
Ordinance to the Attorney General's office, or Muchicipal League for an
opinion before presenting the IDrdinance for acceptance, and would place
on next agenda.
Alderman Lehman moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to read 11 Ai Resolution
"WHEREAS W.W. NJJXON, JR. AND B.F. THOMPSON, HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO
AS BUI LDERS DID DURING THE YEAR 196 3 AND 1964 PROCEED WITH THE Jf)EVELOPMENT
OF STREETS AND UTILITIES. ON LAUREL , CHERRY AND NORTH OAK STREETS, AND
THE CONSTRUCTION OF 44 HOUSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE CITY OF
JACKSON\i'ILLE AFTER CONSULTATIONS WITH THE MAYOR, AND WITH HIS ,AGREEMENT"
ETC., Roll Call, and the following voted aye: Alderman Hill,CCurtis,
Lehman, Alford, Watson and Smithwick. Alderman Alford read the Resolution
in its entirety. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Curtis that
the Resolution be approved and adopted, and the floor was opened for
Discussion. A delegation of citizens from Cherry, Laurel and Oak Streets
we~e present, and presented protests to additional house being built in
the area due to streets and drainage problems in that area. Alderman
Watson made a substitute Motion that the problem of thrus area be returned
to the Planning Commission with recommendation they wo~k out a program
acceptable to all parties concerned, that possibly the 18 homes could
be build, but not on plan of the 44, and the Mayor upon issuing three calls
for a second, and hearing none, declared the motion dead, for lack of
second, and upon Roll Call to origial motion the following voted aye:
Alderman : Hill, Curtis, Lehman and Alford, and the following voted Nay:
Alderman Smithwick and Watson. Resolution approved and adopted and numbered
82-65.
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Alderman Alford moved, seconded by Alderman Curtis to read "A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT TO CONVEY WATER ACROSS CERTAIN
LANDS IN PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS FOR SERVICE TO JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS:
AND TO AUTHORIZW SAID MAYOR TO PAY THE SUM OF FIFTY DOLLARSTTO COVER
COSTS OF PREPARTING SAID LICENSE"., and Mayor Harden read the Resolution
in its entirety.
Motion by Alderman Alford, seconded by Alderman Watson to approve and
adopt Resolution as read. Roll call and the following voted aye: Alderman:
Smithwick, Watson, Alford, Lehman, Curtis and Hill. 6 ayes, no nays.
Resolution approved and adopted and numvered 83-65 •
Mayor Harden read a letter from the local Radio Sta~ton stating they
would like to present a public ser¥ice question and answer type program
in which officials would answer ques~~pns directed to them and the council
e~ressed themselves as favoralbe ~o~ype program.
There being no further business, it was moved to adjourn.
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COUNCIL MEETING
April 15,1965
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Tursday, April 15, 1965 at
1a30 P.M. at Municipal Building for the regular meeting. Meeting was called
to order by Mayor Harden, presiding officer, and opening prayer by former
Alderman Leon Sorrells.
On Roll Call the following members answered as their names were called:
Alderman: Smithwick, Watson, Alford, Lehman, Curtis and Hill. Present 6 1
absent o, a quorum was declared. Mayor Harden, Attorney Olson and Clerk
Avants were also present.
Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 1, 1965 were read and there being no
corrections or additions, they were approved as read.
On Motion -of Alderman Lehman, seconded by Alderman Curtis, and all members
voting in the affirmative, bank bal ances, certificates of Deposit and
current accounts payable in the sum of $4,460.27 and constrauttonn fund
in the sum .. of $32,973.99 for Jacksonville Water and Sewer Department were
accepted and approved for payment.
Mayor Harden stated that recent le gis~a ti on passed by the legislature
under Act #469 makes it mandatory tll at r ~er1AP>f ~l 12, all plans for new
construction sent to the State Health Department by t he City ·for approval
will be assessed 1/2 of 1% of estimated construction cost or a maximum of
$250.00.
Alderman Watson moved, seconded by Alderman Alford to authorize Mayor to
advertise and open bids May 6th at 2Pr.M. for painting of Water Tanks.
Motion approved by voice vote.
AN ORDINANCE PRESCRIBING CERTAIN RULES AND REGULATIONS REGARDING THE KEEPING
OF LIVESTOCK, SMALL ANIMALS AND FOWL WI THIN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS:
PROVIDING FOR THE IMPOUNDING OE ANIMALS; RESTRICTING RUNNING AT LAHGE;
PROVIDING FOR THE DISPO~AL OF DI~EA~ED AND DEAD; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
TO EXIST AND FOR OTHER PURPOSE0 11 was presen1ied by Alderman Smithwick.
Alderman Watson moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman that the ordinance be
placed on the First Reading. Roll Call and all members e~ec1ied to the
Council ~oted aye, with no dissenting vote. Motion approved and Ordinance
was read ·ror First time by Alderman Smithwick. Alderman Hill moved, seconded
by Alderman Watson that the Ordinance be accepted on First Reading. Roll
Call: and all members elected to be Council voted aye, with no dissenting
vote. 6 ayes, no p.ays, Ordinance accepted on First Reading.
Alderman Watson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to suspend the rules and
p:J,.ace Ordinance on Seoond Reading. Ro.U Call: and all members elected to the
Council , voted aye with no dissenting vote. Motion received 6 affirmative
votes and no nega-cive votes. Whereupon the Mayor read Ordinance for seconded
time. Alderman Watson moved seconaea by Alderman Hill to further suspend the
rules and place Ordinance on Third and final time. Roll Call: all members
elected to the Council voted aye, with no dissenting vote, motion received
6 affirmative and no negative votes , whereftpon the Mayor read the Ordinance
for Third a nd Final time . Al derman Alford move d , seconded by Alderman Hill
that the Ordinance b~ approved and adopted. Roll Call: and all members elected
to the Council voted aye with no dissenting vote.
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Alderman Watson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that emergency clause be
approved and adopted. Roll Call: and all members elected to the Council
voted aye, with no dissenting vote.
Ordinance and emergency clause approved and adopted and Ordinance given number
1 5 7 •
It was announced the Police and Court Building is nearing completion and will
soon be ready for inspection and approval by the eouncil. It was again announced
dedication of the building will be May 1, 1965.
Mayt>rr,;Harden also announced that according to Act #h66-1965 the Legislature
set the Salary of Municipal Judge Williamson at $6,000 per year an increase
of $1,200 per year, ret~oactive to Jan 1, 1965. Alderman Alford moved, seconded
by Alderman Hill to amend the 1965 Budget for Municip~lCourt Judge's salary
in the sum of $1,200 to comply with act #466-1965 retroactive to January 1,
1965 • Motion approved by voice vote.
It was generally agreed to re-open the City dump on Sunday ~n an effort to r
prevent litting the road.
City Attorney Olson stated in her opinion Ordinance #86 governing unsight~7
and unsanitary conditions could be enforced in regard to the property at Oak
and Pine Streets. After discussion, Alderman Watson moved, seconded by Alderman
Smithwick to authorize City Attorpey to write a letter to tee property
owner setting forth the provisions of this Ordinance. Motion approved~y~oice
vote.
The fol~owing recommendation was pre~ented from Planning Commission: "The
Planning Commission recommends that the plat of Baney Terrace Subdivision
be given temporary approval, with the stipulation that the minimum setback
building lines be changed to 35 feet and that building permits thereon comply
with the said minimum. A $10.00 preliminary plat fee paid by Mrs. Haney.
Alderman Watson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to grant temporaF,Y approval
of the plat of Raney terrace subdivision with the stipulation that the
minimum set back building lines be changed to 35 feet, etc. Motion approved
by voice vote.
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The plat of lots 11-16, Black 1, GuyM. Johnson Subdivision together with
the dedication of tag street and, a portion of Johnson Street was accepted,and,
it was recommended by the Planning Commission that the Council approve the S
same." Alderman Hill mo~ed, seconded by Alderman Curtis that upon recommendation
of the Planning Commision that the plat of Lots 11-16, Block 1, Guy M. Johnson
with dedication of tag street and a portion of Johnson Street be accepted.
Motion approved by voice vote.
11 Replat of lots 1 and 4, to Lots 1_ 1-A and 4 of Lambs Subdivision No. 2 was
accepted by the Planning Commission. It is recommended that this replat be
accepted by the Council." Alderman Smithwick moved, seconded by Alderman
Watson to approve the replat of Lots 1 and 4 to Lots 1 1-A and 4 of Lamb's
Subdivision #2. Motion approved by voice vote.
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~ther recommendations of the Planning Commission were: that the Council
approved the expenditure or $30.90 for maps needed by the Secretary. "It
was voted unanamously by the Commission that it approve and recommend the
hiring of a full time registered engineer by the City of Jacksonville."
Notices of Public Hearing on Rezoning of the areas hereinafter described
from Class l Resident:U.l to Class 1-A Multi-family residence (Land .lying
N. of Gregory) and rezoning of the area hereinafter described from C!ass l
Residential to Class 2 Commercia~ said area more particulary described as
follows: Plot 7, LRAFB main gate development area of the t~ of Jacksonville,
and the rezoning to the area hereinaf ter described from Clas s 1 Residentail
to Class 2 Commercial: Pt. of the SWi of Sec. 17, Twsp. 3N, RLOW, lying S.
of Madden Road and East of State Highway 161 etc. No action will be necessary
by the Council on these matter· until determination has made at the Public
Hearing on each. The Public Hearing on each of the pieces of Property for
rezoning is fixed forM~ 4, 1965 ·at 7:30P.M.
It was determinted the cost of the maps requested by the Planning Commission
is included i n the 1965 Planning Commission Budget and requires no action,
and acting on the recommendations, of the Planning Commission in hiring a
City Engineer, discussion followed: Alderman Alford moved to hire and
engineer and pay salary not to exceed $8,000 out of the City, Street
and Water and Sewer Department funds. Mayor asked 3 time for a second and
Motion died for lacks of seconded. After further disscussion Alderman
Alford mo~ed for Mayor to study and call in assintance and prepare Ordinance
hiring and engineer and after two calls for second, Alderman AJ.ford with
drew his Motion. It was felt the matter should be more thoroughtly disscussed
and it was generally agreed to hold a special meeting to the Council, Thursday,
April 22, to discuss a City Engineer, requirements and Salary, etc. It was
suggested that the Chairman ahd Secretary of the Planning Commtssion be
invited to attend the meeting.
Mayor Harden stated bids had been opened on 8,000 feet curb and gutter~ and
that $2.10, 1.95 and $1.85 per lineal Beet, had been bid. Harley Derrick
of North Little Rock, Arkansas submitted the low bid of $1.85 per lineal feet.
A petition signed by 49 residents of lower Laurel Street, Cherry Street and
Oak Street requesting the PJ.anning Commi s sion and Council require the developers
of houses in that area to meet minmum Ci t y specifications 1·or Streets and
drainage in the area before allowing more houses to be constructed was
prepsented. The petetion was persented to the Clerk for filing.
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A letter was read from Mr. Walter Dunaway, Mayor of Conway, Arkansas,
expressing appreciation to the people of Jacks onville, for the assistance
offered and sent to the people of Conway during the recent tornado disasterl""
A letter was also read drom Mr. H.E. Wilder, Plant Supt. of Hercules PQWer
Co. expressing appreciation for the efficient and courteous wa~;their needs
have been taken care of the conveying thanks to all those who contributed
their services toward the operation and improvement of their plant.
A letter from the Ministerial Alliance in regard to Library effort asking
for more action was receive by all members of the Council.
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Financial R~port for March, 1965 for Cit.y ot' Jac~sonville General and Street
Funds was presented.
There being no further business, it was moved to adjourn.
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MINUTES OF SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
Thursday, April 22, 1965
City of Jacksonville
The City Oouncil of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, April 22, 1965,
at 7:30 P.M. at Municipal Building for the Special Meeting called by Mayor
Harden.
Meeting was called to order by Mayor Harden, presiding officer, and at
Roll Call the following members answered as their names were called:
Alderman: Watson, Smithwick, Alford, Lehman and Hill. Absent: Alderman
Curtis. 5 present, 1 absent, a quorum was declared. Planning Commission
Chairman, T.P. White and Miss Olson, Planning Commission Secretary were
also present.
MayoD Harden announced the purpose of the Special Meeting was to discuss
preparing requirements for hiring a city engineer.
A general discussion followed in which it was generally agreed that the
services of a qualified engineer are needed for the Planning Commission,
Street and Water and Sewer Departments. Alderman Watson moved that a
committee of the Mayor, City Attorney and two Alderman draw up an Ordinance
creating the office of the City Engineer to present at next Council Meeting
and withdrew the Motion after it was J~elt the City Attorney should draft
the ordinance.
After discussion it was agreed that the City Attorney draft an Ordinance to
present at next Council Meeting and incorporate the following provisions
(1) That a poation of City Engineer be created and that it be a separate
Depar~ment (2} qualifications are that he be a qualified, registered
engineer (3) The beginning salary shall be $8,400 per year, payable at
the rate of $700.00 per month, payable from the Water & Sewer Department
Funds, which sum shall be prorated ·at the end of the fiscal year with re@ard
to amount of work preformed to the General Fund, Water Department and Street
Funds, (4) Tools, equipment, transportation, secretarial service and office
space will be provided by the City (5) Duties of the engineer shall include
inspection of all plats, permits and Bills of Assurance and all other matter
as requested by Planning Commission, surveying and marking out the lines and
grades of all street, etc. (6) Supervising or making of all necessary
inspections with regard to building, Plumbing, electrical, zoning and subdivision
and other Ordinances (7) He shall perfo~m such other duties as may be deemed
necessary by the Mayor in regard to engineering. (8§ Mayor to be authorized
to select the most qualified person from the list of Appicants, subject to
confirmation of the appointment by the Council (9) Engineer will work exclusively
for the City and a shall at no time perform any engineering services for any
person, ftrm or corporation, and to do so, will be groungs for removal (10)
After being employed by the City for a period of one year, he shall be
entitled to one week's vacation with pay, and after being employed for a period
of two years shall be emtitled to 2 weeks vaction with pay (11) Engineer
will be under supervision of Mayar and failure to perform duties prescribed
by Mayor or Council shall be grounds for dismissal. It shall take the affirmative
vote of 2/3 of the members of the Council for such removal (12) ShaU1n the
engineer desire to quitehis position, it shall be necessary that he give 30
days written notice of such intention to the Mayor, prior to his intended term-
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May 6 1 1965
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, May 6th, 1965,
at 7:30 P.M. at Municipal Building for the regular meeting. Meeting was
called to order by Mayor Harden, presiding officer, and opening PraFer by
Leon Sorrells.
On Roll Call the following members answered as their names ·were calledl
AldermanJ Smithwick, Watson, Alford, Lehman and Curtis, 5 present. 1
absent, a quorum was declared. Alderman Hill was absent at Roll Call but
present for the meeting. Also present were: Mayor Harden, City Attorney Olson,
and Clerk Avants. ·
Minutes ot legular Meeting of April 15th and Special Meeting of April 22,
1965 were read, and there being no correction ~ or additions, they were approved
as read. · ~'
On Motion of Alderman Curtis, seconded by Alderman Hill, and all members
voting in the affirmative, bank oalanees, certificates of Deposit and current
accounts payable in the sum of $6,338.73 for Jacksonville Water & Sewer
Department were accepted and approved for payment.
Mayor Harden reported that bids for -Cleaning and Painting above ground water
storage tanks were opened and that three bids were submitted as follows:
Water Tank Maintain Co., Dallas, Texas
Industrial Tank Service
Midwest Tank & Reservoir Co.
Pittsburg, Kansas
$15,400.00
15,980.00
12,740.00
Mr. Marion Crist, Engineer, is checking the qualifications of the low
bidder to insure that bonding and insurance requirements are met, pr~or
to awarding the contract. Alderman Watson moved, seconded by -Alderman Curtis
that after. the approval of the engineer, that the Mayor be authorized to
award the contract for cleaning and painting the above ground water storage tanks
to Midwest Tank '& Reservoir Co•, Pittsburg, Kansas, on the low bid of
$12 1 740.00. Motion approved by voice vote. Alderman Lehman asl{ed· from what :fund
the painting and cleaning of the tanks will be paid and Mayor Harden stated
it should be paid from the Depreciation Fund.
Mayor Harden reported the construction phase of the new water treatment facility
is nearing completion, that the aerator is being installed, and that the new
well has been put into operation. He· recommended placing a chain link fence
around the water treatment facility to prevent vandalism. He stated that
approximately 2800 feet of sewer line, located in the bottom, must be laid
to complete the line, and the contractoe has resumed work on this part, and
barring rainy weather, should have it completed soon. He also reported repairs
are being made to Southeastern Ave., Ray Road and Gregory Street following the
laying of sewer lines.
Police Department report for April reflected 150 cases brought before Municipal
Court, with total cash from fines, forfeitures and payments on previous fines
as $3,178.40.
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Mayo~ Harden reported the Police & Court Builaing was dedicated May 1st, 1965
and read a letter from Mr ~arl Williams, Gen 11 Mgr. of First Electric
Cooperative Corp. commending Mayor and Councilmen for the progressive endeavor
and accomplishment in completion of Police and Court BUilding and stating
it is an added asset to the City, whtch all citizens can be justlyproud. ·
Fire Department Report fro April reflected resons to 13 alarms, ~th estimated
fire loss of $25.00.
Alderman Hill moved seconded by Alderman Smithwick upon recommendation of
Fire Chief Schmitt, to accept the resignation of -Eddie Crook as a member of the
Volunteer Fire Department. Motion approved by Voice vote.
The follow±rtg recommendatiorlo were received from the Planning Commissions:
"The Planning Commission has re-zonea the following described real property
from Class 1, Residential to Class 1-A Multi-Family Residential and recommends
that the Council accept and approve this actions" -
"All of the "outhwest Quarter of the SWt, Sec. lo, Twsp JN, RlOW, East of the
right-of•way~ line of the Arkansas Power & Light Co., as presently located:
the West 150 feet of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, Section
18, ~ownship 3 North, Range 10 West ; the West lSO feet of the Northeast quarter
of the Southwest quarter, Section 18, Twsp. 3N, RlOW, Lying South of McArthur
Road, and the East 218 feet of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter
lying South of McArthur Road and ~outh of the South boundary line of the
Little Rock Atr Force Base, Section 18, Twsp. 3N, Range 10 West.11 Alderman
Smithwick ~oved, seconded by Alderman Watson to accept the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and approve the re-zoning of above described property. ' . Motion approved by voice vote.
"The Planning Commission has re-zoned!;, the following described real property
from Class 1, Residential to Class 2, Commercial and recommends that the
Council accept and approve this action:"
Plot 7, LRAF Main Gate Development area of the twon of Jacksonville, Arkansas.
Alderman Watson moved, seconed by Alderman Lehman to accept the recommendation
9f Planning Commission to re-zone the above described property. Motion approved
by voice vote. "
"Upon Motion of Dick Jones, approval was given by Planning Commission that a
waiver of requirerneats under Mult'i-Family Ordinances bf allowed for the building
of a 12 unit apartment house on lot B, Bwock 4, Jones Addition. Because the
land abuts commercial area, and was excepted for commercial use in the . Bill
of Assurance by the Sub-divider, it is Mr. Jones Contention that it is a
necessary and conforming use for the land. The Planning Commission recommends
that the Council allow such use of the land." Alderman Hill moved, seconded by
Alderman!!IA.lford that upon recommendation of Planning Commission to allow a
waiver of requirements under Multi-Family Ordinance for the Building of a 12
untt apartment house on Lot 8, Block 4, Jones Addition, to Mr. Dick Jones.
Motion approved by voice vote.
I'The attached plat of lots and streets in Fairhill Addition was accepted and
Planning Commission recommends that the Council approve and accept same".
Alderman Watson moved, seconded by Alderman Curtis to accept plat of lots and
streets inFairhill Addition as recommended by Planning Commission.'r Motion
approved by voice vote.
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Mayor Harden stated that Chief Trayler requested that an additional
policeman be hired, and that he would entertain a motion to hire
an additional policeman for the balance of the year, whereupon,
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman watson to authorize
Mayer Hartlen to employ an additional policeman for the balance ot
the year, to be paid at the prevailing wage schedule. Motion approved
by veice vote.
Fire Chief Schmitt requested authorization for installation of fire ,
hydrants at the following locations;
Kaye Lane and Marshall Road, Gregory and McArthur, Harvey anci
James St., Phillips and Marshall Rd., Rebsamen Memorial Hospital/
Roosevelt and cross, Joiner and Union, Jane and Graham Roatl,
Jeff Davis and Vine, Garland and North Hospital, South ~iley and
Trickey Lane, Poplar and Jones, 510 Ray Road, White Drive, Walnut
anlil South Sprinc, Vine and Highway 161, 1117 N. James, Brown and
Brewer, Little Rock Air Force Base Warehouse on Redmond Road,
Ramada Inn, Jacksonville Shopping Center and 3018 w. Main st.
After discussion when it was stated the approximate cost to install
a tire hydrant is $2)0.00, and it was determined that several ot the
locatiens mentioned cannot be serviced due to the fact they are not .
Ci>n a 6 inch water line, Alderman Alford moved, secondeci by Alderman
6urtis, that fire hydrants be installed at locations where ade~uate
water_ lines cansupport the fire hydrants. Moti~n approved by voice
vote. Fire Chief Schmitt asked that the Fire Department trucks be
allowed to travel the ene way North Main street woing East te answer
an alarm, explaining that several minutes could be saved if the truck
could travel tho wrong way on the one way street. After a general
discussion, it was generally agreed that the welfare of the public
wculd be endangered and too much risk be involved to allow this request, -
so it was generally agree& that all fire vehicteascontinue using the
one way streets in the manner they are now doing.
Mayer Harien reported a shortage or labor in the Sanitation Department
and fer the trash pick-up.
Minutes of Planning Commission Meeting of September 7 were read in which
the following recommendations were made:
1.. Rezone from Class 1 Residential to Class lA Multi-Family
Residenti al, Lot 16, Hills's Addition to the City of Jacksonville,
Arkansas. Alderman Alford moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to
re-zone the above described property from Class 1 Residential
to Class lA Multi-Family Residential. Motion appreved by
voice vote.
2. Rezone from Class 1 Residential to Class 1-A Multi-Family
Resident ial, Lot 44, of Bailey Additiei>n to City of Jacksonville.
Alderman Alford moved, secGnded by Alderman Watson to rezone the
above described property from Class ·1 Residential to Class 1A
Multi-Family Residential. Motien approved by voice vote.
In re!ard te the Public Hearing en changing of name of Pearl Street to
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Jane Drive, it was stated that residents living on Pearl Street appeared
and contested such change of name by stating they would suffer inconvenience
in mail delivery by such name change. They -also requested to k~ow when
such streets will be connected. City Engineer George stated he felt
that no more than 1 year would expire before such connection will be made.
It was finally moved that any action of the Commission be held in abeyance
for 30 days to give time to the developers involved in the street naming to
get together and see if they can agree on the name to select and bring
their recommendations back to the Commission. Since the time designated
had not expired for selecting a name, the council took no action en the
matter.
3. To rezone the following described property Class 1 Residential
to Class 1-A Multi-Family Residentials
Lets 1, 2 and 3 of Block 1, Lots 5, 6, 7 and 8 ot Bleck 2
Lots 3 and 4 of Block 5; and Lots 1 and 2 of Block 6,
Sanders Addition .to the City of Jacksonville, Ark•nsas.
Alderman Watson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to rezone the above
described property from Class 1 Residential to Class 1-A Multi-Family
Residential. Motion approved by voice vote.
~A request from James T. Canfield en the letterhead of Economy Printimg
Co. addressed to the Chairman of the Planning Commission requested that the
16 ft. alley running parallel to s. Second Street in Block 29, Original
Town of Jacksonville be closeci.11 nrt was moved by the Commi.ssicm that
the Council take steps after receiving proper petition of all land owners
in question and after receiving a report from the Engineer that no utilities
would be in jeopardy because of such closing, that a Public Hearing be
agiven for the closing of such street." After it was ascertained that
no petition has been filed in regard to the closing of this street,
no action was taken by the Council.
4. To accept the amended Bill of Assurance filed by Mr. LeRoy Hickman en
Lots 140 through 149, Hickman & McConnell Addition. Alderman Watson
moved, seconded by Alderman Alford to accept the amended Bill of Assurance
filed by Mr. LeRoy Hickman on Lots 140 through 149, Hickman & McConnell
Additi$n. Motion approved by voice vote.
Street Department report stated recent rains had .slowed the progress ef
street work and curb and gutter work, that paving of Main; s. Oak and
other streets where curb & gutter have been installed will be done the
first Monday in October. Attention was called to the drainage problem
at MOP Ry. overpass on Hwy. 161 and Mayor Harden stated the Highway Dept.
has installed three 15 inch tile there t• try to help the situatien.
Financial Report for City of Jacksonville General andStreet Funds for
August was presented.
Mayor Harden read a letter from Mr. Leo Jennings of Arkansas Power &
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agreement had been reached to pay for the relocation of the primar.T circuit
and that a R/W had been furnished by the owners to relocate the circuit,
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THE SOUTH LINE OF POPLAR STREET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SANDERS ADDITION
REVISED, TO .THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS" was introduced•
Alderman watson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that the Orainance be placed
on First Reading. Roll Call: and all members elected .to the Council voted
aye. Moticn approved and Ordinance read for the First time by Mayer Harden.
Alderman Curtis moved, seconded by Alderman Watson that the Ordinance
be accepted on Firat Reading. Roll Call: and the following voted aye:
Aldermen: Watson, Smithwick, Lehman, Curtis and Hill. Alderman Alferci
out of the meeting at time of voting. 5: ayes, no nays, OrQ:inance
accepted on First Reading.
Alderman Watson moved, seconded by Alderman Curtis to suspend the rules
and · place Ordinance on Second Reading. Roll Call: and the fellowing
voted aye: Aldermen: watsCDn, Smithwick, Lehman, Curtis and Hill. Alderman
Alford out of meeting at ttme of voting. ·5 ayes, no nays, whereupon MayQr
read Ordinance for SeeGnd time.
Alderman Watsort', seconded by Alderman Hill moved to further suspend the
rules ,and place Qr.dinance on Third and Final Reading.
Roll Gall:. and the \f'oll.1~ing, voted aye: Aldermen: Watson, Smithwick,
Lehman, Gurtis and Hila. Alderman Alford out of meeting at ttme Gf
voting. Motion received 5 affirmative and no negative votes, whereupon
Mayor read Ordinance for Third and Fi.nal time.
Alderman Curtis moved, seconded by Alderman Watson that the Ordinance
be approved and adopted. Roll Call: and the following voted aye: Aleermen:
Hill, 6urtis, Lehman, Smithwick and watson. .:.~lderman Alford eut of
meeting at time of voting. Motion received 5 affirmative and no
negative ,vetes, and was approved and adopted and numbered 1 6 1.
11 AN ORDINANCE FDR THE PURPOSE OF ASSESSING 5 MILLS AND THREE AND ONE-HALF
MILLS, TOTALLING EIGHT AND ONE-HALF MILL TAX AGAINST PERSONAL AND REAL
PROPERTY WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE,
ARKANSAS, FOR THE YEAR OF 1965" was introduced.
Alderman Watson moved, seconded by Alderman Curtis that the Ordinance be
placed on FIRST READING. Roll Call: and the fo l lowing voted ayes
Aldermen: 1..ratson, Smithwick, Lehman, Curtis and Hill. Alderman Alford
out of meeting at time of veting. Motion received 5 affirmative and
no negative votes, and Mayor read the Ordinance for the First time.
Alderman Watson moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman that the Ordinance
be · accepted on First Reading: Rell Call: and the rollowing voted aye:
Aldermen: Hill, Curtis; Lehman, Alford, Smithwick and Watson. Ordinmce
accepted on First Reading.
Alderman Watson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to suspend the rules and
place Ordinance on Second Reading. Fbll Call: and the following voted aye:
Aldermen: Hill, Curtis, Lehman, Alford, Smithwick and ·watson. Motion
receiled six affirmative and no negative votes, whereupon the Mayor read
the Ordinance for Second time.
Alderman watson move«, seconded by Alderman Hill to further suspend the
rules and place Ordinance on Third and Final Reading. Rell Call: and
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the following voted aye:r: Alderm,n Watson, Smithwick, Alford, Lehman,
Curtis and Hill. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and no negative
votes, whereupen Mayor read Ordinance for Third and Final time.
Alderman Watson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that the Ordinance be
approved and adopted. Roll Call: and the following voted aye:
Aldermena watson, Smithwick, Alford, Lehman, Curtis and Hill.
Ordinance approved and adopted and numbered 1 6 2.
Mayor Harden stated a .committee of the whole meeting of the Council will
be held Mend~, September 27 at 7:30 P. M. to study the proposed new
privilege tax erdinance, and if the provisions of the ordinance can be
agreed upon at this meeting, that a Special Meeting will be called to
approve and adopt the Ordinance.
There being no further business to transact, it was meved te
adjourn at the hour or 10:4S P. M •.
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MAY 20, 1965
THE CITY COUNCIL 0~ THE CITY 0~ JACKSONVILLE MET THURSDAY, MAY 20, l965, AT
7:~0 P.~. AT MUNCIPAL BUILDING ~OR THE REGULAR MEETING. MEETING WAS CALLE:D
TO ORDER BY MAYOR _HARDEN, PRESIDING OFFICER, AND OPENING PRAYER BY ALDERMAN
ALFORD•
ON ROLL CALL THE ~OLLOWING MEMBERS ANSWERED A$ THEIR NAMES WERE CALLED:
ALDERMAN : HILL, CURTIS, LEHMAN, AL~ORD, AND WATSON• PRE:SENT: 5, ABSENT: 1
A QUORUM WAS DECLARED. ALDERMAN SMITHWICK WAS ABSENT AT ROLL CALL BUT PRESENT
~OR THE MtETING AND ALDERMAN AL~ORD ASKED AND WAS GRANTED PERMISSION TO BE
ABSENT roR THIRTY MINUTES AT THE BEGINNING 0~ THE MEETING• ALSO PRESENT WERE:
MAYOR HARDEN, CITY ATTORNEY OLSON AND CLERK AVANTS•
MINUTES 0~ REGULAR MEETING 0~ MAY 6, l965 WERE READ AND THERE BEING NO
CORRECTIONS OR ADDITIONS, THEY WERE APPROVED AS READ.
ON MoTION 0~ ALDERMAN HILL, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN CURTIS AND ALL MEMBERS VOTINQ
IN THE AF~ JR~~,T IV~'· BAN~ BALANCES t CERT I~ I C~,TE$. Of' .. Q.~POS IT AND CURRENT ~qq()!JNTS
PAYABLE IN THE ' $UM :o~ $9:,923.17, CONSTRUCTt<;IN ACC~UJ~:rs, $1,075,88 AND RESERV·E
BOND rUND PAYMENTS $27,764.85 ~OR JACKSONViLLE . WATER . & SEWER DEPARTME .NT WERE
ACCEPTED AND. AP~ROVED 'f'oR PAYMENt • '·. ·
MAYOR HARDEN "REPORTED THE CONTRACTOR LACKED .. 75 FEE.T HAVING SEWER LINE COMPLETED
AND THAT WHE~. JT ,s, INSPECTED .1 TIE1 -0N C~N 8£, M;A9~. I_N. NoRTH JACKSONVILLE SOON.
MAYOR HARD£N 'STATED' nfAT RATES SHOULD BE SET .FOR CONNECTION CHARGES AND SEWER .: ' I· •','• ,
MAINTENANCE FEES F"0~.3 OR MORE TRAILER . INSp;E! ANO :OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS• .AFTER
0 ISCUSS ION, ALD[~MAt{ SMiJHW ICK MOVED Pf 2ND BY ALDERMAN LEHMAN TO AMEND . -T~~
ORO 1 NANCE PERT A I r;;':l NG TO ~ATES TO THE FOLLOWiNG: .·. . ' ''
WATER CONNECT
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10N '(INSIDE CITY LIMITS) 1ST 6oN~£I::TION .(MASTER) 0 $60.00 •
EACH AQPIT!ONAL TR(\ILER 0 10.00
SEWER COt4N[CT 'I0N ·;;(INSIQE CITY ltMfTS) 1ST CQNNECTtQN (MASTER). 0 $35.e00
· · . EACH ~DOfT' ldNAL TRAILER 0 l011 00
MAINTENANCE CHARGE FOR SEWER DISPOSAL L'INE (INSIDE CITY LIMITS)
WATE~ ~ILL
WATER CONNECT ION (OUTS IDE C lTV L IMliTS) 1ST .CONNECT ION (MASTER)
EACH ADDITJONAL TRAILER
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StWER CONNECTION (~UT~IDE CtTT LIMITS).1ST c6~~EC~ION (MASTER)
EACH ADDITIONAL TRAILER : ·. ,. . .
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$50.00
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MAINTENANCE CHARGE ~OR SEWER DISPOSAL LINES (OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS)
40% OF WATER BILL. ~ • . . . ,I •;'•' •. •• ' ·.
MOTION APPROVED 8Y VOICE VOTE.
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MAYOR HARDEN REPORTED THE CONTRACT FOR REPAIRING AND PAINTING OF WATER TANKS
HAD BEEN RECEIVED AND WOULD BE EXECUTED IN A FEW DAYS. IN REPORTING ON THE
PROGREes OF THE WATER TREATMENT FACILITY ON MILITARY ROAD, HE StATED THEY
ARE PRESENTLY WORKING 0~ IT TO INSURE PROPER FUNCTIONING OF ALL METERS,·ETC•
AND THE CONTRACTOR WILL NOTIFY WHEN IT IS COMPLETED AND A TOUR OF INSPECTION WILL
BE MADE. IT WAS GENERALLY AGREED TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SECURE BIDS TO FENCE
THE COMPLETE WATER TREATMENT FACILITY AREA WITH A 6 FT. FENCE WITH SAFETY GUARD
TOP. TH~ SHORT SERVICE ROAD WITHIN THE AREA HAS BEEN LEFT GRAVELLED AND A CHECK
IS TO ~E MADE WITH CONTRACTOR AND THE PLANS TO SEE IF IT IS TO BE PAVED•
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DELIVERY OF THE NEW POLICE AUTOMOBILE HAS BEEN MADE, AND
THE PLAQUE FOR THE PQLICE AND COURT Bu ltLDING HAS BEEN RECEIVED AND INSTALLED•
MAYOR HARDEN STATED AND AUCT.ION WILL BE HELD TO DISPOSE OF THE O~D POLICE
AUTOMOBILE AND OTHER ITEMS STORED.
MAYOR HARDEN REPORTED THE .FIREMEN'S PENSiON Bo~RD WILL MEET WEEEK TO DISCUSS
PERTINENT MATTERS AND THE RETIREMENT OF TWO FIREMEN ON DISABILITY BENEFITS.
IN STREET DEPARTMENT DISCUSSION IT WAS REPORTED THAT WALNUT STREET HAS A 50
FT. R/W BUT THE .ACTUAL STREET 20 FEEII'li' WIDE TENDS · TO BE SUFFIC .IENT AT THIS TIMEe
IT WAS EXPLAINED WHEN THE ORDIGINAL PLAT IS ACCEPTED BY ·THE CITY THE EASEMENTS
AND PROPERTY LINES ARE ESTABLISHED•
ALDERMAN SMITHIWCK STATED MR. AARON TAYLOR HAS *SKED ABOUT REPAIRING CROOK BRIVE
JUST OFF SOUT .H HIGHWAY 161. MAYOR HARDEN EXPLAINED <' THIS IS A PRIVATE DRIVE
AND THAT THE CITY HAD .GRADED THE STREET PREVIOUSLY BUT ONLY TO FACILITATE
GARBAGE P)CK•UPe
FINANCIAL Sl:l!ITEMENT FOR CITY OF JACKSONVILLE GENERAL AND STREET FUNDS FOR
APRIL, L965 WAS PRESENT£~. ' .. .•;. ,' ......
MAYOR HARDEN STATED MR. J.C. GEORGE HAS BEEN EMPLOYED AS CITY ENGINEER,
EF~ECTIVEp JUNE 1. HE STATED MR. GEORGE HAD BEEN EMPLOYED BY ARKANSAS STATE
HEALTH Ot~ARTMENT ~OR 5 YEARS• MAYOR HARDEN ASKED FOR AUTHORITY TO PURCHASE A
COMPACT STATION WAGON RATHER THAN A PICK-UP TRUC~ ~OR USE 0~ THE ENGINEER. A~TER
DISCUSSION, .. ALDERMAN HILL MOVED SECONDED BY ALDERMAN CURTIS TO AUTHORIZE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT BIDS AND PURCHASE A COMPACT STATION WAGON rOR THE USE OF THE ENGINEER•
MOTION APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE.
MAYOR ~ARDEN STATED THAT HE, ALDERMAN WATSON AND SMITHWICK, MRS. ESTHER NIXON,
CITY LIBRARIAN, HAD BEEN VISITED BY MRS. GRETCHEN SCHENCK, LIBRARY CONSUUTANT,
MRS. NEA~ OF ARKANSAS LIBRARY COMMISSION, AND MR~. SHEPPHARD, REGIONAL LIBRARN 1
AND THEY.HAD VIEWED THE DIFFERENT SITES S~~E~D FOR A LIBRARY, AND THAT MRS.
SCHENCK DID NOT FEEL ANY OF THE SI,ES WERE DESIRABLE, BUT ~ELT THE PROPERTY ADJACENT
TO MEmHODIST CHURCH ON MAIN STREET, WITH SECOND CHOICE OF THE BAILEY PROPERTY AT
CORNER or MAIN AND SECOND AS DESIRALBE. HE STATED THE STATE AND COUNTY LIBRARY
80~ROS WILL MEET SATURDAY AND SEND THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE LIBRARY SITES TO
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A COMPOSITE MAP OF' JACKSONVILLE WITH ZONING AND LAND USE OVERLAYS WILL BE READY
IN FINAL FORM IN JUNE, AS WELL AS THE NEW ZONING ORDINANCE FOR JACKSONVILLE•
HE STATEm MR~ DWIGHT LITTLE HAD BEEN INCLUDED AS SECONO lf:0JREPRESENTATIVE FROM
JACKSONVILLE, ALONG WITH MR. T.P. WHITE AND MAYOR HARDEN. MR. fuRMAN MENTIONED ;(
THEIR NEED TO RECEIVE JACKSONVILLE($ $1,000 DUES FOR 1965.
ALDERMAN ALFORD MOVED, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN WATSON TO PAY THE $1,000 DUES
TO METROPLAN WHEN FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE IN GENERAL FUND. MOTION APPROVED BY
VOICE VOTE.
MAYOR HARDEN ALSO READ A LETTER FROM MR. A Ross ECKLER, ACTING DIRECTOR OF'
CENSUS BUREAU AND STATED MR. PERCY R. MILLARD OF' DALLAS OFFICE WILL BE IN
cONTIACT WITH THE CITY TO ARRANGE F'OR THE SPECIAL CENSUS.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, IT WAS MOVED TO ADJOURN.
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June 3, 1965
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, June 3, 1965,
at 7:30 P.M. at Municipal Building for the regular meeting. Meeting was called
to order b~ Mayor Harden, presiding officer, and opening prayer by former
Alderman, • c. Jenkins. .
On Roll Call the following members answered as their names were called:
Alderman: Hill, Curtis, Lehman, Alford, Smithwick and Watson. Present:_6,
absent, o. a quorum was declared. Al~o present were: Mayor Harden and
Clerk Avants, City Engineer George.
Minutes of Regular Meeting of May 20, 1965 were read, and there being no
corrections or additions, they were approved as read.
On Motion of Alderman Curtis, seconded by Alderman Lehman and all members voting
in the affirmative, bank balances,, certificates o~ deposit and current
accounts payable in the sum of $7,051.72, construction accounts in the sum
of ~~41,242.32 for Jacksonville Water & Sewer Department were accepted and ~
approved for payment. May0D Harden stated a partial payment of $18,000 had
been received on the Federal Grant for the Sewer Construction.
Mayor Harden reported work order has been issued on painting and repairing
of the water storage tanks, and that work will eommence on the sto~g~e tank
in Air Base area June 4th. He stated the contract is for 45 days but felt
it could be completed in 30 days.
He also stated the smoke bomb test for detection of infiltration of the
sewage system has been ~e and that it was found the major responsibility
exists in the service lines. He stated property owners will have this
brought to their attention and estimated that 60 or 80 feet of service
lines at a cost of 60 to 80 dollars per house would correct the situation,
which will be the property owners responsibiltty.
Alderman Lehman stated he relt a sewer line should be laid in the Green
acres area from south end of Linda Lane to top of hill which was estimated
as requiring approximately $l,OOO .feet of 6 inch sewer line to service the
houses, and using past cost structure should cost approximate!~ $2,500.
After discussion, Alderman Watson moved, seconded by Alderman C11rtis to
extend the sewer line from South end of Linda Lane to top of Hill, at
negotiated prices. Motion approved by voice vote. It was generally agreed
to pay the costs of constructing the fence enclosing the wter treatment
facility from the contruction f11nd, if funds are available.
Mayor Harden stated Seu·er tie ons are coming in well f:eom the Green
Acres area but are coming in slowly from the East Side of the City. Letters
have been sent requesting all property owners to connect with the Sewer.
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He also reported work is still being done at the Water Treatment facilty
to correct the chemical feeders. He stated a problem exists for 20 to 25
families residing on the hill located 1/4 mile east of the station, as
they have no water pressure when the pumps are cut off at pump house. He
explained these consumers are at a higher elevation than the aeration
tower, and when the luO # head :;of water was removed and the water~~made
free flowing is the principle cause of the trouble. He estimated laying a
2 inch line east from the plant for approximately l/2 mile will overcome
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the deficiency in pressure. Alderman Alfiord stated he felt the Engineering
firm who constructed the water facility, should have detected this situation
pri~ to this time and that they should defray the costs of the new l line
to overcome this discrepancy. After disscussion, Alderman Watson moved,
s e conded by Alderman Hill to install a 2 inch water line east from .water
treatment facility at Graham Road and South Eastern to top of hill to
correct the water pressure for consumers there. Alderman Alford movd to amend
the motion that after the Engineer decides the size line needed, to lay the
line, and bill the engineer for the cost of the line, and the Mayor after
calling for a second to the Motion twice and hearing none. Alderman Alford
withdrew the Motion. Returning to the Ortginal Motion, Alderman Watson stated
the Motion to include: that a line be installed sufficient to meet requirements
as specified by the Engineer. Motion approved by the voice vote. Alderman
Alford requested that his "aye" vote be qualified, and stated he felt this
discrepancy shonld be discussed with the Engineer and Mayor Harden stated
he would do so, and report to the Council.
Police ~apartment report for May reflected 175 cases processed, and total
cash from fines, forefitures, etc., as $3,259.40.
Fire Department report reflected 5 alarms with no fire loss for month. Mayor
Harden reported the Firemen's Pension board met and recommended retirement
of Louie E. Thompson and Jess Bridgeman as regular members of the fire department
on disability benefits, effective July 1, 1965. Said monthly benefit to be
equal to 1/2 of the salary attached to the rank whibh said employees held in
Fire Depar~ent preceding the date of their retirement. It was pointed out r 1
that after retirement of the two regular firemen, three vacancies will exist
in the Fire Department.
Upon recommendation of Fire Chief Schmitt, Alderman Smithwick moved, seeehded
by Alderman Hill to accept the resignation of Marvin Thomas from the
Volunteer Fire Department and to appoint )~iJoe Lehman as a member of the
Volunteer Fire Department. Motion approved by voice vote.
In Sanitation Department discussion it was reported the City engineer is
stu~ drainage problem after vi·ewing several trouble spots of the City
and after completing laying out curbs and gutters for street department,
his attention will be directed to drainage. In discussing mosquito control,
Mayor Harden stated the spraying program will begin soon, that larvaeside is
now being used. City Engineer George stated that mowing of tall grass will
help in the control of Mosquitoes.
Several matters of general nature were discussed as follows: Making a study
of all unsightly and unsanitary conditions toward getting them cleared up,
trailers, and in particular the Trailer sales Lot on James Street, near
Baptist Ohurch , paint for exterior of Recreation BuiLding, etc.
Two items from the Planning Commission meeting of June 1st, needing Council
action were read as follows:
ttFinal plat and BilL of Assurance of Section 1, containing 80 lots in
Briarfield Subdivision was presented by Dwight Little. The Chairman noted
conditions and covenants of the Bill of Assurance. The members present studied
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the plat as presented and detertnined it met necessary requirements. Upon
motion by Cleo Cavender, with second by Alderman Bill Lehman, the Same
was accepted, subject to the payment ,;:of. the remaining fee due i n the amount
of $35.00. A letter regarding street developments in the sub .. division was
read by the Chairman and filed with the Secretary."
After viewing of the plat, Alderman Alford moved, seconded by Alderman
Smithwick lot that following recommendation of Planning Commission, to
approve Final plant and ·Bill of Assurance of Section one containing 80 lots in
Briarfield sub-division~ Motion approved by voice vote.
The Planning Commission minutes reflected that Bart Gray requested re-zoning
from Class 1 Residentail to Class 1-A Multi-Family residentail, lots 11
through-it 20 of Block 4 Crestview Addition to the City of Jacksonville,
Arkansas, and after that studying the area in question, the planning commission
gave tenative approval subject to no legal problems over Bill of Assueance.
It was moved by the Planning Commission lot that a Public Hearing be set for
7:30P.M., July 6th, 19n5 on this matter.
Planning Commission minutes further reflected the following: "Lesly Mattingly,
attorney on behalf of Drs. Crow, Wortham & Moore requested permission to
construct an apothecary on Marshall Road in. connection with clinic there. It
was the initial feelihg of the Secretary that this would be a business customarily
incident to a doctor's Clinic and would be allowable within the same zone
where clinics are allowed. It was felt by the Chairman that this was a distinct
retail business and would fall withing commercial classification. Mayor
Harden stated he would prefer a waiver for this particular site to allow the use
requested, rather than amend the Ordinance or re-zone the area in question.
Stewart Eurman suggested that since there was some question on the part of most
of the members of the Planning Commission, that they refer the Ordinance to the
Council for interpretation as to whether or not this would be a permitted use
in connection with clinics in residential zones. It was moved by the Commission
that this be done. Mr. Mattingly was advised to present his request specifically
in writing for the consideration by the Council".
A letter was read from Mr. Mattingly in which hhe stated in part: the sole purpose
of the structure is to provide space for an apothecary which will be used in
conjunction with, and as a part of the existing clinic, and asking approval and
authorization for by Drs. Crow, Wot:tham & Moore. After discussion, Alderman
Smithwick moved, seconded by Alderman Alford to waive the zonign law and approw~d
the construction of the proposed building to operate an apothecary only.
Motion approved by voice vote.
Mayor Harden stated the zoning Ordinance and map with overlays for zoning and Master shee
sheet, etc., being prepared by Metroplan wi11 be completed soon,.
It was generally agreed without voting to authorize capping of Southeastern
Ave. to Ray Road and Marshall Road near Gregory at the bid prices of 1964.
It was also stated a demonstration of use of slurry seal for streets will be
made mn 1/2 block of Jones Street in front of Webb's Dairy Diner.
Chief Traylor asked the Council's wishes in regard to parking on Main Street
and after discussion, Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Watson that
parking privileges be removed on entire length of Main Street, effective July 1,
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1965, and that all merchants affected be notified by letter, and the following
voted aye: Alderman Hill, Curtis, Smithwick and Watson and the following
voted nay:Alderman: Lehman and Alford. L. aye,, 2 nays, Motion ap proved.
Mayor Harden reported the Youth Opportuni ty program will begin June 7th and
approval has been granted for hS youths on the program. He stated approximately
17 boys and 3 girls will gein work on June 7 and that the City will be required
to furnish s upervisors, tools, office equipment , etc. f or t he proj ect.
There being no further business, it was moved to adjourn.
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JUNE 1 7 1 1 965
THE CITY COUNCIL or THE CITY or JACKSONVILLE MET THVRSDAY 1 JUNE 171 .1965
AT 7'30 P.M. AT MUNICIPAL BUILDING rOR THE REGULAR MEETING. MEETING W~S
CALLED TO ORDER BY MAYOR HARDEN, PRESIDJNG orriCER, AND OPENING PRAY~R BY
CITY TRESURER RICH.
ON ROLL CALL THE rOLLOWING MEMBERS ANSWERED AS THEIR NAMES WERE CALLED:
ALDERMAN: HILL, CURTIS, LEHMAN, ALrORD, AND WATSON. ABSENT: ALDERMAN
SMITHWICK. PRESENT 5 1 ABSENT 1, A QUORUM WAS DECLARED. ALSO PRESENT WERE:
MAYOR HARDEN, CITY ATTORNEY OLSON, CITY TRESURER RICH, CLERK AVANTS,
MUNICIPAL JUDGE WILLIAMSON AND CITY ENGINEER GEORGE.
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 3 1 1965 WERE READ AND THERE BEING NO
CORRECTIONS OR ADDITIONS, THEY WERE APPROVED AS READ.
ALDERMAN CURTIS MOVED, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN WATSON TO APPROVE BANK BALANCES
CERTiriCATES OF DEPOSIT AND TO PAY CURRENT ACCOUNTS PAYALBE IN THE.SUM OF
$4,6SJ.57 1 RESERVE BOND FUND PAYMENTS IN:SUM OF $2,382.00 AND CONSTRUCTION
ACCOUNTS IN SUM OF $9,846.54, FOR JACKSONVILLE WATER & SEWER DEPARTMENT,
AND THE FOLLOWING VOTED AYE: ALDERMAN: HILL 1 CURTIS, LEHMAN AND WATSON, AND
THE FOLLOWING VOTED NAY: ALDERMAN ALFORD. MOTION A9PROVED. ALDERMAN ALFORD
HAD STATED PREVIOUS TO THE MOTION THAT HE rELT PAYMENT SHOULD BE WITHHELD
TO MARION CRIST ENGINEERS IN THE CONSTRUCTION ACCOUNT UNTIL THE MATTER AT
THE WATER TREATMENT FACILITY IS BISCUSSED WITH HIM.
MAYOR HARDEN REPORTED TWO EMPLOYEES IN WATER DEPARTMENT HAD RESIGNED, AND
PRESENTED THE LABOR SITUATION IN THE WATER DEPARTMENT AND ASKED THAT
. CONSIDERATION BE GIVEN TO RAISING THE WAGE SCALE. HE EXPLAINED THE PREVAILING
WAGE OF $1.25 P.ER HOUR OR PERMANENT BASIS 0~ $225~00 SHOULD RAISEDJ A~TER
DISCUSSION, ALDERMAN AL~ORD MOVED, SECONDED BY ALOERM~N LEHMAN TO HIRE
EMPLOYEES IN WATER DEPARTMENT AT BEGINNING WAGE SCALE 0~.$1.40 PER HOUR,
AND MAYOR HARDEN ASKED ALDERMAN ALFORD TO AMEND THE MOTION THAT T.HE WAGE SCA£E
BE SET F"ROM $1 .25 TO $1.40 PER HOUR i·;: ANO ALOERMAN ALJI'ORD AGREED AND ALL VOTED
UNANIMOUSLY FOR THE MOTION.
CITY ENGINEER GEORGE REPORTED HE MADE A PRELIMINARY STUDY OF' LOW WATER
PRESSURE EAST OF THE TREATMENT F"ACILITY ANO RECOMMENDEO THAT A 2 INCH LINE BE LAID
TO TOP OF HILL, APPROXIMATELY 1650 F"EET. HE STATED THAT BY WIRING THE
THREE WELLS SO ALL TURN ON AND OF"F AT APPROXtMATELY -SAME TIME• THEN .WHEN WELLS
ARE TURNED OFF' THE ELECTRIC VALVE IS WIRED TO OPEN AND ALLOW~YSTE¥ PRESSURE
BACK ON THE LINE, AND THE VALVE CLOSES WHEN WELLS ARE NOT IN OPERATION
SHOULD TAKE CARE OF THE PRESSURE PROBLEM.
M-¥0R HARDEN STATBD A TRUCK IS NEEDED FOR THE WATER DEPARTMENT, AND AF"TER
DISCUSSION ALDERMAN ALFORD MOVED, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN WATSON TO AUTHORIZE
MAYOR TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND PURCHASE A PICK-UP TRUCK FOR WATER DEPARTMENT.
MOTION APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE•
MAYOR HARDEN REPORTED THAT WORK IS PROGRESSING ON THE TWO ABOVE GROUND WATER
STORAGE TANKS A~D THAT PAINTERS ON THE TANK LOCATED IN THE AIR BASE HAVE
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STARTED PRIME COST ON OUTSIDE AND WILL DQ ~ONE TANK AT A TIME.
THE "ARRESTn ~OR TOURIST PROMOTION MADE BY MAYOR HARDEN AND PA~ROLMAN
PETERSON ON JUNE 13TH, 1965 0~ THE VICTOR PHELPS fAMILY 0~ BUNA, TEXAS
AND MRS.,HAZEL ROSTROM OF WELCH, LA. WAS OECRIBED 'BY MAYOR HARDEN, AND
HE EXPRESSED APP~ECIATION TO ALL THE FIRMS WHO CONTRIBUTED TO M~KING
THESE COURTESIS POSSIBLE FOR ·THE FAM ~LYe
IN fiRE DEPARVMENT DISCUSSION MAYOR HARDEN STATED THE fiRE DEPARTMENT IS
STILL UNDERMANNED WITH 3 VACANCIES EXISTING AND PIONTED OUT THE WAGE
SCHEDULES ~OR POLICE AND.riRE DEPARTMENT MUSTBE REVISED.
MR. ERVIN LINDSEY 0~ LINDSEY HARDWARE COMPANY, LOCATED ON WEST .MAIN STREET
WAS PRESENT AND REQUESTED THAT IN VIEW OF THE SHORAGE Or PARKING SPACE
AROUND HIS BUSINESS AND ROBERTS BARBER SHOP THAT THE COUNCIL RECONSIDER
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AND REMOVE THE PARKING BAN ON MAIN STREET BETWEEN fiRST AND SECONDED STREETS.
ArTER DISCUSSION, ALDERMAN ALFORD MOVED, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN~LEHMAN THAT
AS A COMPROMISE TO THE NO PARKING MOTION, TO ALLQW PARKING BETWEEN fiRST
ANB SECONDED STREETS ON MAIN EXCEPT SURING THE HOURS BETWEEN 4:00 AND
6:00 P.M . ROLL CALL: AND THE FOLLOWING VOTED AYE: ALDERMAN: ALFORD AND
LEHMAN AND THE FOLLOWING VOTED NAY' ALDEBM*N: WATSON, CURTIS AND HILLe
2 A':I:E' 3 NAYS. MOTION DIS NOT CARRY.
MAYOR HARDEN STAT~O 8THE CITY ENGI~EER IS TO BEGIN SURVEY AND PRELIMINARY
PALN! FOR CURB AND GUTTER FOR THe ONE WAY STREETS ON WEST MAIN STREET AND
~OR VARIOUS STREET WORK.
fiNANCIAl REPORT FOR THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE GENERAL AND STREET FUNDS
FOR MAY 1965 WAS PRESENTED.
MAYOR HARDEN RE-APPOINTED MR . BoB PACE TO THE REBASAMEN HOSPITAL COMMISSION
FOR A TE~M OF 5 YEARS. MRo PAC£1 8 TERM EXPIRED ~!JUNE 7, 1965 0 ALDERMAN
AL~ORD MOVED, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN WATSON TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT MADE BY
MAYOR HARDEN OF .MR 0 Boa PACE TO THE REBASAMEN HOSPITAL COMMISSION FOR A TBIM
OF 5 YEARS. MOTION APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE.
MAYOR HARDEN MADE THE FOLLOWING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1 0 THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE fiRST ELECTRIC CO-OPERATIVE IS BEING HELD
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23RS AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL ARE INVITED.
2. THAT , VOTER RE-REGISTRATION FROMS ARE AVAILABLE IN OFFICE OF CITY
CLERK.
3. THAT ENUMERATION ON THE SP.ECIAL CEN8~S BEGAN JUNE 17TH
4. THAT 44 YOUTHS ARE NOW EMPLOYED BY THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
NEIGHBORHOOD YOUTH PROGRAM 0
JUDGE WILLIAMSON STATED SMAPLE ORDINANCBS PERTAINING TO SETTING UP PO~ICEMAN 1 S I
PENSION PeAM HAVE BEEN OBTAINED ANC IT AS DECIDED THE COMMITTEE PREVIOUSLY I I
APPOINTED BY MAYOR HARDEN TO STUDY THE POLICE PENSION P~AN WOULD MEET WITH l ~
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CITY ATTORNEY OLSON STATED METROPLAN WILL CONDUCT A MEETING ON A PROPOSED
LNND DEVELOPMENT CODE IN WHICH THERE ARE l5 TO 18 TYPES OF ZONES INDICATED,
AND THAT SHE PLANNED TO ATTEND THE MEETING•
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COUNCIL MEETING
July 8,.1965
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, July 8, 1965, at
7:30 P. M., at Municipal Building for the regular meeting. Meeting was called to
order by Mayor Harden, presiding officer, and Prayer was led by Leon Sorrells.
On Roll Call the following members answered as their names were called: Aldennen:
Smithwick, Watson, Alford, Lehman, Curtis and Hill~ present: 6, absent 0, a quorum
was declared. Mayor Harden, Atty. Olson, Clerk Avants, City Treasurer Rich,
and City Engineer George were also present.
Minutes of Regular Meeting of June 17th, 1965, were read, and there being no
corrections or additions, they were approved as read.
Mayor Harden asked, and was granted approval, to deviate from the Agenda and the
regular order of business to allow several citizens present to voice their
requests to the Council. · Mr. Ronald Parlier acted as spokesman for a group
of residents living on Collins Road and stated the mosquito problem is acute
in this section and asked that some measures be taken to control the mosquitoes.
Mayor·Harden explained that a larvaside program has been conducted and that
Pulaski County has used their machine to dust the city for mosquitoes, but owing
to rains following the dusting and larvaside that much of the program's
effectiveness has been lost. He assured the citizens their area will be sprayed
on Friday night and that the Pulaski County dusting vehicles will be in Jacksonville
on Monday to prepare the Girl Scout Camp and that their area will be dusted at that
time.
Mayor Harden recognized Mr. J. A. Newcomb as a new re&ident of the city who
recently opened a business in the Harpole Building.
On Motion of Alderman Hill, seconded by Alderman Curtis and all members voting
in the affirmative, bank balances, certificates of Deposit and current accounts
payable .in the sum of $9,152.51 for Jacksonville Water & Sewer Department were
accepted and approved for payment. Mayor Harden explained the Construction Fund
decreased due to the transfer of $11,000 to the Street Fund for street repairs
after laying of water and sewer lines.
He stated that as the Construction Fund is cleared of outstanding accounts it will
be ascertained if money is available to fence the ne\v water treatlf\ent facility. He
indicated several firms have inspected the site for the fence ; and when it is
I determined funds are available, bids will be received for the f ence .
Mayor Harden reported the status of painting and cleaning of the water storage
tanks and stated the contractors are experiencing some problems in painting the
tanks, but felt the project will be completed within three weeks.
Mayor Harden asked for approval to purchase 10,000 feet of 2 inch galvanized pipe
for use in the Water Department, explaining this amount is usually suffi.cient for
a year, and to purchase this quantity will effect a saving to the city. After
discussion, Alderman Smithwick moved, seconded by Alderman CUrtis to authorize
the Mayor to advertise for bids and purchase 10,000 feet 2 inch galvanized pipe.
Motion ar •proved by voice vote. ··
Alderman Lehman asked that the sewage problen1 at 117 Roosevelt Road be investigated
and suggested that each Alderman inspect this site. After discussion in which
the fe~sibility of laying a relief line for approximately 1/8 mile to help
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alleviate the problem there was discussed. Alderman Alford moved, seconded
by Alderman Smithwick that the City Engineer survey the situation at once and
upon his recommendation, that work begin there to take care of the problem.
Motion approved by voice vote.
Police Department report for June reflected 181 cases processed and fines and
forfeitures collected as $3,191.25. Alderman watson gave a report of the meeting
held by the Committee with Judge Williamson to discuss the Police Pension plan
and stated that two sample ordinances were discussed relative to the Police Pension
plan, one to be funded by a millage increase, and the other by a slight increase
in fines. After discussion, Alderman Watson was asked to secure additional information
on the Ordinance setting up an increase in fines as a ·means of funding for the
Police Pension plan, and to present his finding at a later meeting.
Fire Department report for June, 1965 reflected response to 10 alarms and an
estimated fire loss as $5,575.00.
On recommendation of Fire Chief Schmitt, Alderman Alford moved, seconded by
Alderman Lehman to appoint Newton Henderson to the Volur1teer Fire Department.
Motion approved by voice vote.
Mayor Harden reported the officin.1 population count as 18,078, as a result of
the Special Census concluded June 28th. He related that he contacted the Census
Bureau in washington requesting certification of the new census figure by
July 1, 1965, in order that the city could receive additional tax turnback funds
and that they were most co-operative and did make the certification by telegrrum
to his office and the office of the State Treasurer on June 30, 1965. Alderman
Watson suggested, and it was generally approved, that a letter of appreciation
signed by the Mayor and Council; be sent to all persons who worked to insure
certification of the Special Census prior to July 1, 1965.
A general discussion followed in regard to setting a new salary scale for
Police and Firemen and the City Clerk and Treasurer were requested to furnish
a projected figure of expected revenues for the General Fur1d for the balance of
the year. Mayor Harden asked that consideration be given to increasing salaries
of all city employees at the beginning of next year, and mentioned that revision
of the Occupational Tax Ordinance should be pursued, as only six months remain
in the current year. After a general discussion, Alderman Watson stated the
Chamber of Commerce had beendasked to appoint a committee to study the ordinance
and offer their recommendations to the Council for thier approval. Mayor Harden
stated his primary interest is to correct the inequities contained in the
ordinance.
' The Planning Commission submitted a plat of 4th section Marshall Road Subdivision
and recommended the plat be accepted and to waive the 50 ft. minimum street right
of way to 35 feet at the end of Phillips Drive. Upon recommendation of the Planning
Commission and the City Engineer, Alderman Smithwick moved, seconded by Alderman
Hill to approve the 4th Section of Marshall Road Subdivision plat ani to waive
the 50 ft. minimum street right of way to 35 feet at end of Phillips Drive.
Motion approved by voice vote. A Bill of Assurance for this section was also
presented.
Mayor Harden repor11eliOwork had been deJ.ayed in the preparation for curb and gutters
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on West Main Street due to labor shortage in the Street Department, but that work
will begin in the next few weeks on this project. Mayor Harden also announced bids
will be received for the Street work in July, and work can begin in August
and September.
Alderman Lehman moved, seconded by Alderman Curtis to grant permission to the
merchants of the Shopping Center to allow 8 rides to operate on the Shopping Center
parking area on July 15, and to the Sertoma Club to operate a carnival on week
of July 26. Motion Approved by voice vote.
It was announced the next regular meeting of the council be held July 22, 1965.
There being no further business, it was moved
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COUNCIL MEETING
July 22, 196~
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, July 22, 1965,
at 7:30 P. M., at Municipal Building for the regular meeting. Meeting was
called to order by Mayor Harden, presiding officer, and Prayer was led
by City Treasurer Rich.
On Roll Call the following members answered as their names were called:
Aldermen: Watson, Smithwick, Alford, Lehman, Curtis and Hill, present:
6, absent 0, a quorun1 was declared. Mayor Harden, Atty. Olson, Clerk Avants,
City Treasurer Rich, and City Engineer George were also present.
Minutes of Regular meeting of July 8, 1965 were read, and there being no
correetions or additions, they were approved as read.
Mr. Steve Stevens, American Red Cross representative, outiled the Regional
Blood Program of the Red Cross and stated, in part, that if 25% of any group
donates at least one pint of blood per person that should blood transfusions
be needed they will be smpplied for all the group, including parents and
grandparents, by paying a nominal processing fee. He stated Mrs. Maurice
Blodgett is local Chairman of this program. Mayor Harden read a Proclaimation
proclaiming the 30th day of August as Blood Donation day in the City of
Jacksonville, to be held at Rebsamen Memorial Hospital, and urged cooperaion
of all citizens to this program. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman
Curtis, and all members voted in the affirmative to accept the Proclamation,
and it was duly executed by the Council and Mayor and presented to Mr. Stevens.
On Motion of Alderman Alford, seconded by Alderman Curtis and all members
voting in the affirmative, bank balances, certificates of Deposit and current
accounts payable in the sum of $5,605.70 for Jacksonville Water & Sewer
Department were accepted and approved for payment.
Mayor Harden reported repair is complete on one of the above ground storage
tanks and has been approved by City Engineer and Consulting Engineer. He
stated the Contractor requested partial payment as authorized by the contract,
which amounts to $ 5,733.00 after withholding 10%. Alderman Watson moved,
seconded by Alderman Hill to authorize payment of $5,133.00 to Midwest
Tank & Reservoir Company, as per the terms of their contract. Motion
approved by voice vote.
City Engineer George in discussing measures to alleviate the sewer seepage
problem on 'Roosevelt Road, stated there are three possible ways to help this
situation, but felt that only one will be feasible due to the high cost of the
others. In his opinion, the best solution to spend the money on this problem
is to run a line from 10 inch line in Graham Road to manhole at intersection
of Pulaski and North Ave., and a line from the manhole at the intersection of
Central and Pulaski to the manhole just South of the intersection of Galloway
and Pulaski and also to repair the two known breaks in the sewer lines in
this area will be part of the solution. He stated the 'fork will require approximately
200 feet of sewer line and 1 manhole on Graham Road. After discussion, it was
agreed that work should proceed on the plan recommended by the Engineer.
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Mayor Harden asked consideration of a proposal for installing sewer lines
Loop Road. He stated three property owners in the area stated they are I
from Linda Avenue to Old Highway 161 under the center line of the proposed r-J·
willing to help defray the costs of the line if the city could help with l~
the project. After discussion the general consensus was that Mayor Harden -
obtain an estimate of the costs of the proposed line and obtain the
proposal of the three property Olfllers and report his findings ·to ·the Council.
Alderman watson gave a report on the Police Pension plan and stated he
had contacted Mr. Fleming of Municipal League in regard to this matter,
and that Mr. Fleming felt it unwise to use the Ordinance previously mentioned
as a means to fund a Police Pension Plan, but that an extension of the
State Employees Retirement Program should be sought for all city employees
with exception of the Fire Department, who operates under its own Pension
Plan. He explained the system must include all employees of the City not
covered by a Pension plan, and that it cannot be put into effect until
July 1, 1966. Alderman Watson presented Mayor Harden all the materials he
had received on the retirement program, and Mayor Harden will study the
plan for future action.
A letter was read from Fire Chief Schmitt asking consideration and approval
of the following recommendations: ·
1. Action to adopt National Building Code, 1955 Abbreviated Edition
recommended by National Board of Fire Underwriters, (2) Action to adopt the
1960 Abbreviated Edition, Fire Prevention Code (3) calling attention to the
deficiency in manpower of the Fire Department, due to 3 vacancies •
On Recommendation #1 in regard to the Building Code, Mayor Harden stated he
appointed a committee to meet with a cormnittee of builders to consider the code,
but that no reco1runendations had been received. Fire Chief Schmitt stated two
meetings had been held with good attendance, and copies of the National Building
Code .had been presented to the builders for study, but nothing further had
been heard from them. Mayor Harden requested Chief Schmitt to revive his
committee and contact the builders and obtain the ·Building Code books, and
ifthey do not offer any recommendations, that the balance of the committee
should make their recommendation for action by the council.
On Recommendation #2 in regard to adoption of 1960 Abbreviated Edition,
Fire Prevention Code, it was generally agreed to draft an ordinance to
this effect, and introduce at next meeting.
On Recommendation #3, in regard to vacancies in Fire Department, Mayor Harden
called an executive session of the Council for Thursday, July 29, at 7 :·30
P. M., to discuss financial matters and salary increases for some departments.
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Mayor Harden reported that several citizens and businesses have contracted \J
for garbage pick-up with a Little Rock Commercial Trash Removal Agency, and
sta.ted that according to City Ordinance, removal of garbage by any other
means than City Sanitation Department does not relieve the business or
individual from paying a sanitaion charge to the city, and that these
persons using this service will be billed on their water bills for the
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Mayor Harden stated he understood an investigation had been made concerning
the sale of scrap iron, etc., at the City Dump, as to whether the proceeds
of such sales are being paid to him or placed in the General Fund. He
requested that .it be recorded that neither he, or the General-Fund,
received any fees for salvage sales at the Dump and explained the
Dump Attendant's salary is only $100.00 per month, and that all proceeds
derived from salvage sales are paid to the attendant to supplement his
salary. He explained further that persons outside the city limits,
who use the Dump facility for dumping are charged a fee, which is also
paid to the attendant.
Mayor Harden stated four bids were opened July 22, 1965 for blacktopping
of City streets, and the contract was awarded on low bid to Conway
Asphalt Company, of Conway, Arkansas. Bids received are as follows:
Conway Asphalt Co.
D. F. Jones
4 Bros. Inc.
APT Constr.
Hot Mix Asphalt,
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Per Ton
$ 7.68
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Single Tack
Seal Coat
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Mayor Harden stated work will begin on the street program in next two or
three weeks and asked the Aldermen to bring their recommendations for any
additional street work to be done on the 1965 Street Program to present at
the special meeting. It was stated that plans are to curb and gutter the
street in front of Rebsamen Hospital and Alderman Alford asked ig, it could
be possible to curb and gutter the other 1/2 of James Street from the
Viaduct at New High,-ray to Main Street and Mayor Harden stated consideration
will be given to this matter·.
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Financial Report for C:bty of Jacksonville General and Street Funds for
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CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY TO EXIST; AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES, sponsored by City Engineer ' George was introduced. Clerk gave
the Ordinance number 159. Alderman Alford moved, seconded by Alderman Watson
that the Ordinance be placed on First Reading. Roll Call: and all members
elected to the Council voted aye. Motion approved and Ordinance read for
First time by Clerk. After a general discussion in which it was agreed that
Section 1. and Section 3 of the Ordinance should be amended in some particulars,
Alderman Smithwick moved, seconded by Alde~nan Hill to table Ordinance 159
for revision of Sections 1 and 3 by the City Attorney and City Engineer and
to place revised Ordinance on Agenda for next meeting. Motion approved by
voice vote.
An Excerpt from Ordinance #36 in regard to trailers was read as follows:
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(a) Use Regulations: In a residence district, no building
or land shall be used and no building shall heareafter erected,
converted, or structurally altered, unless otherwise provided in
this Ordinance, except for the following uses:
1. One Family dwellings and two-family dwelling, provided,
however, that Trailer or other vehicles fitted for use as
dwellings, are specifically prohibited from residence districts,
except when being stored as personal property not in use.
Mayor Harden stated Ordinance #36 was adopted in 1953, and that this
section had not been enforced due to a housing shortage that existed and
that trailer type homes had been accepted and encouraged.
After a general discussion, City Attorney Olson stated Metroplan has a
study underway for zoning Pulaski County, and in their zo ning). provisions
will be made for trailer type homes. She s tated this study will require
approximately two to three months to complete and will be presented to
the Council for consideration. It was the consensus of the Council that
until Metroplan presents its study in defining certain areas as trailer
zones, that the city attorney prepare an amendment to the Ordinance
pertaining to trailers and lJI.al<:e provision in the ordinance for a trailer
residential type zone classification. tfter further discussion, Alderman
Alford moved, ~econded by Alderman Watson to amend the Ordinance and to
cease issuing any new water or sewer connections to trailers on lots in
residential areas, unless the area has been voted by the Counctl as a
trailer zone, after the area is defined as a mobile home area. Motion
approved by voice vote. It was agreed that if an existing trailer is
on a lot that it will be permissable to issue water and sewer connections
to one moved in its place, should it be moved. It was also stated that
after the ordinance is passed that any rezoning would require approval of
Planning Commission before connections are made.
There being no further business, it was moved ~ adjourn.
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August 5, 1965
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, August 5, 1965
at 7:30 P. M., at Municipal Building for the regular meettng. Meeting was
called to order by Mayor Harden, presiding officer, and Prayer was led by
Mr. James Canfield.
On Roll Call the following members answered as their names were called:
Aldermen: Watson, Smithwick, Alford, Lehman, Qortis and Hill. Present 6,
absent: 0, a quorum was declared. Mayor Harden, Atty. Olson, Clerk Avants,
City Engineer George and Fire Chief Schmitt were also present.
Minutes of Regular Meeting of July 22, 1965 were read and Mayor Harden requested
the Minutes be corrected in regard to the bid submitted by APT Construction
Company to read as follows: Double seal coat, 60¢ per sq. yd. and Single
seal coat at 45¢ per sq. yd. There being no further corrections or additions
they were approved as read. ·
Mr. Leo Jennings of Arkansas Power & Light Company presented the reduced power
rate schedules and discussed the saving effected on the city accounts, effective
in July. In reviewing the proposed reduced rates, Mr. Jennings pointed out
reductions in the following city accounts: Warehouse: 6.75, Fire Station: 7%
City Hall: 6.15, Police & Court: 5.3, stop lights James and Main 61% and
Bailey and Main 41%.
On Motion of 1\lderman Lehman, seconded by Alderman Rill and all members voting
in the affirmative, bank balances, certtficates of deposit and current accounts
pa?fable in the sum of $5,870.34 for Jacksonville Water & Sewer Department were
accepted and approved for payment.
In discussing the construction fund balance now showing $20,156.82, Mayor Harden
stated that after the $15,000 is reimbursed -. the Water Department fund for
a loan, and the balance of the Federal Grant for sewer construction is received,
that it is hoped to have a balance of $10,000 in the fund, and then bids will
be received for the fence to enclose the grounds of the Water Treatment Facility.
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Mayor Ha rden discussed the need for aAfront end loader and backhoe and stated
a heavy duty model such as will be ne~ded will cost approximately ~~8,000.
After discussion, Alderman Lehman moved, seconded by Alde~~ Smithwick that
Mayor Harden be authorized to accept bids and purchase ~~ront end loader and
backhoe, according to specifications set out by Mayor Harden, said equipment
to be paid one-half each from Water and Street Department Funds, since both
departments will be using the equipment equally. Motion approved by voice vote.
Police Department report for July indicated 130 cases processed and total cash
from fines, forfeitures and payments on previous fines as $1,933.25.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Watson to increase the monthly
uniform allowance for members of Police Department an additional $30.00,
retroactive to August 1, for a period of 5 months. Alderman Alford stated he
wished to amend the Motion with a substitute Motion to read: uniform aL,J.owance
increase and/or salary increase, and leave the choice up to the individual,
and the Mayor, upon calling for a second to the substitute motion for t,hree times,
and hearing none, declared the substitute motion dead for lack of second .
Returning to the original Motion, the motion was approved by voice vote.
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Fire Department report for Ju ~·teflected response to 10 alarms and estimated
fire loss as ~100.00. The report reflected response to 4 false alarms and
Chief Schmitt commented that several of the false alarms resulted in the
automatic alarm on the Sprin~ler system at the Fire Station being touched
off by Telephone Company workers doing work on cables and suggested this
could be prevented if the Telephone Company would notify them when working
on such lines. Mayor Harden suggested that Chief Schmitt write the Manager of
the Telephone Company and explain the situation and ask for notification when
work is to be done.
Alderman Watson moved, seconded by Alderman Curtis to increase the monthly
uniform allowance of members of Fire Department an additional $30.00, retroactive
to August 1, and for a period of S months. Alderman Alford stated he wished to
amend the Motion with a substitute Motion to read: uniform allowance increase
and/or salary increase, and leave choice to individual, and the Mayor upon
call for a second to the substitute Motion three times, and hearing none,
declared the substitute motion dead for lack of second. Returning to the
original motion, the Motion was approved by voice vote.
11 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A FIRE PREVENTION CODE, PRESCRIBING REGULATIONS
GOVERNING CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS TO LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM FIRE OR EXPLOSION,
AND FOR OTHER PID1.POSES" was introduced.
Alderman Alford moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that Ordinance be placed on
First reading: Roll Call: and all members elected to the council voted aye.
Motion approved, and Ordinance read for first time by Alderman Watson.
Alderman Watson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that Ordinance be accepted
on First Reading. Roll Call: and the following voted aye: Aldermen: Curtis,
Hill, Lehman, Alford and Watson. Alderman Smithwick out of meeting at time
of voting. S ayes, no nays. Ordinance accepted on First Reading.
Alderman Alford moved, seconded by Alderman Curtis to suspend the rules and
place Ordinance on Second Reading. Roll Call: and the following voted aye:
Aldermen: Curtis, Hill, Lehman, Alford and Watson. Alderman Smithwick was
out of meeting at time of voting. S ayes, no nays, Whereupon the Mayor read
the Ordinance for Second time.
Alderman Watson moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to further suspend the rules
and place Ordinance on Third and Final Reading. Roll Call: and the follo1-1ing '
voted aye: Aldermen: Curtis, Hill, Lehman, Alford and 111[atson. Alderman Smithwick
absent at time of voting. Motion received S affirmative votes and no negative
vote, whereupon the Mayor read the Ordinance for Third and Final time.
Alderman Alford moved, seconded by Alderman watson that the Ordinance be
approved and adopted. Roll Call: and the following voted aye: Aldermen:
Curtis, Hill, Lehman, Alford and Watson. Alderman Smithwick absent at time of
voting. S ayes, no nays. Ordinance approved and adopted and numbered 1 6 0 .
Upon recommendation of the Planning Commission, Alderman Watson moved,
seconded by Alderman Lehman that the Council re-~one from Class 1 Residential
to Class 2 commercial all that portion of the SW Quarter of Sec. 17, T3N, RlOW
lying East of U. s. 67 Expressway, North of the Loop Road easements, West of
Linda Lane and South of Madden Road. This is approximately 16 acres less than
originally petitioned for re-zoning. This area contains approximately BS acres,
and the Motion was approved by voice vote.
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The Planning Commission further recommended that a 5 year permit to operate
a trailer park be granted to L. A. Akridge for 12 spaces on Southeastern Ave.
Upon recommendation of the Planning Commission, Alderman Alford moved, seconded
by Alderman Lehman that L. A. Akridge be granted a 5 year permit to operate
a trailer park for 12 spaces on Southeastern. Motion approved by voice vote.
Replat of Lots 25, 26, 27 Dupree's Second East Jacksonville Subdivision
showing drainage utility easement was accepted by Planning Commission and it
is recommended that the City accept this replat and said easement for public
use. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Watson to accept the re-plat
of Lots 25, 26, 27 and said easement of Dupree Second East Jacksonville
Subdivision. Motion approved by voice vote.
Upon recommendation of Planning Commission, Alderman .Lehman moved, seconded by
Alderman Alford to accept plat of Linda Sub-division #2 with Bill of assurance.
Motion approved by voice vote.
Planning Commission set date of September 7 at 8:30 for public hearing, with general
for the following: approval of council
Petition for re-naming of Parl Street to Jane Drive.
Petition for re-zoning of the area hereinafter described from Class 1 Residential
to Class 1-A Multi-family residential said area being more particularly described
as Lot #41~, Bailey Addition to the City of Jacksonville, Arl.
Notice for re-zoning of the area hereinafter described ~rom Class 1 Residential
to Class 1-A Multi-family Residential, said area being more particularly described
as follows: Lot 16, Hill's Addition to the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas
Mayor Harden reported the Street Department is working approximately 10 hrs.
per day, six days per week and it is hoped to complete all double seal work
during August. He sta.ted . employees working over the regular time period will
be paid at the rate of ~1.25 per hour.
Alderman Lehman stated he would like to have construction of sidewalks given
consideration and mentioned several principal locations needing sidewalks as:
1 block on Gregory St. from Warren-Dupree School to James Street, completion
of James Street sidewalk to Main Street, South Oak Street from Main to Hwy. 161
and several blocks on s. Road and one block on Main Street from Elm to s. Oak.
Mayor Harden stated sidewalk on Hames street needs completing and that it is
planned to build a sidewalk along Main from James to Hilltop Lanes and that it
is planned to reduce speed lim.i.ts on some streets to 20 miles per hour-upon
opening of schools. He stated easments will have to be obtained to build most
of the sidewalks mentioned as the streets take about all the property provided by
present easements and urged the aldermen to contact property owners to try to
obtain easements. He suggested that PTA mothers be contacted to help obtain
the easements. It was discussed that the 11 S11 curve on s. Oak Street just
before it joins Hwy. 161 should be straightened to eliminate a traffic hazard
at this location.
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"AN ORDINA NCE PROVIDING REQUIRE!VIENTS IN ISSUING BUILDING PEH.MITS; REPEALING CONFLICTING
ORDINANCES; DECLARING AN EMERBENCY TO EXIST; AND FOR OTHER PilltPOSES 11 was
introduced. Mayor Harden stated this Ordinance was introduced July 22nd
meeting but was retured for additions, and was under the sponsorsh:i.p of
City Engineer George and City Attorney Olson.
Alderman Watson moved, seconded by Alderman Curtis that the Ordinance be placed
on First Reading. Roll Call: and the following voted aye: all memb ers elected to
the Council. Motion approved, and Ordinance read for First time by Alderman
Watson. Alderman Alford moved, seconded by Alderman Watson that the Ordinance
be accepted on First Reading: and the folJ o"t>Ti.ne voted aye :. Aldermen: Hill, Curtis,
Lehman, Alford, Smi thwlck and 1~a tson. Or d j_nance accept ~'d ·on . First Reading.
Alderman Watson moved, seconded by Alderman Alford to suspend the rules and place
Ordinance on Second Reading. Roll Call: and the following voted aye:
Aldermen: Hill, Curtis, Lehman, Alford, Smithwick and Hatson, Motion received
6 affirmative and no negative votes, whereupon the Mayor read the Ordinance
for Second time •
.Alderman Lehman moved, seconded by Alderman Watson to further suspend the rules
and place Ordinan ce on Third and Final reading. Roll Call: and the following
voted aye : Aldermen: v~atson,. Sm i thw:l.ck, Alford, Lehman, Curtis and Hill.
May or read Ordinance for Third and Fi nal time.
Aldermen Watson moved, seconded by 1\ldermtm Hill that the Emergency Clause be
approved and adopted. Roll lJall: and all members elected to the Council
v-oted aye.
Alderman Alford moved, seconded by Alderman v{atson that the Ordinance be approved
and adopted. Roll Call: and the following voted aye: Aldermen: t'Ta tson,
Smithwick, Alford, Lehman, Curis and Hill. Ordinance approved and adopted and
numbered 1 5 9.
M~yor Harden stated a local industry is planning an expansion program in V~rhich
many additional employees will be hired, and stated the voters of
Jacksonville Nill probably be asked to vote an Act 9 Bond issue to help
this industry in its expansion program.
Mayor Harden stated an Anti-litter and clean-up campaign will begin soon
and that he planned to visit the civic clubs and merchants and ask their
assistance and r.ooperatinn in the clean-up campaign, and asked the council
members to encourage every one to help in keeping the city· clean. He stated
anti-li t.ter signs will be placed along business district; and bumper stickers
will be used.
Mrs. T. H. Alford was present representing Business and Professional women's
Club and invited lVJ ayor Harden to address this group in regard to the Clean-
Up campaign.
M:ayor Harden invited Cound.l members to attend a barbecue honoring industrial
members, at Springhill Farms, Friday, August. 6.
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COUNCIL MEETING
August 19, 1965
The City Council or the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, August 19, 1965{
at 7:30 P.M., at Municipal Building for the regular meeting. Meeting-Yw~~to
order by Mayor Harden, presiding Officer, and opening Prayer by Mr. John
Rich, City Treasurer.
On Roll vall, the following members answered as their names were called:
Alderman:Hill, Curtis, Alfcord, Smithwick, Watson. Alderman Lehmarh absent:
5 present, 1 absent. A quorum was declared.-Al so present were Mayor Harden,
City Attorney Oslon, City Treasurer Rich, and Dorris Little, acting clerk,
recording minutes in the absence of City Clerk Avants.
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On motion of Alderman Hill, Seconded by Alderman Curtis, and all members
voting in the affirmative, bank balances, and current accounts payable in the
sum of $7,430.46, and $7,007.00 from Depreciation Fund, tor Jacksonville
Water & Sewer Department were accepted, and approved for payment.
Mayor Harden advised that the owners of the Pine Meadow Mobil Home Park,
Inc-., Along with their engineer and attorney,.,, met with him in his office
last week, and requested that he ask the City Council to set monthly water
a~d sewer rates, water deposit, water and sewer connection fees for 104
units. Also, that they were to construct a 611 water line from buildingk<site
to ~ie .ttl to the present 14tt line at Dr. 0'Bannon property line, approximately
baOO ~· ,feet. The line would ccs t $35,422.00 if' cast iron was used, against
$31,893;.75 if cone. asbestospipe was used. This cost als o included 611 water
me~er installed. They asked if' the Council wwld consider. ~ppr~ng the tJLl .._. .vt'
wa t 'er department paying part a£ this cost, since the City~woUld own it ~as
turned o~r to the City for maintenance. Mayor Har.ad~ n advised that City
Engineer Geerge had recommended that the City su~gll'st to the Pine Meadow
Corporation to construct an 8tt line instead of 6" line, and that the City
pay the difference in the cest of' the pipe, which would be .71¢ a feot more
for cast iron, and .50¢ a foot more for cone. asbestos. Mr. 'George recemmended
this since expansion in that area will be requested in tllle near future and
it would be to the City's advantage te have the 8" line instead or the 6"
line, ana the tuture revenue received weuld certainly justify tllle difference
in the cost of the line at this time. After a general discussion, Alderman
Alford moved, seconded by Alderman Watson, the following rates be s~t for
the Pine Meadow Mobil Park Homes, Inc. and proposal be made. The water
department will pay the difference between the cost 6' the pipe for the
8" line instead of the 6!! line,also purchase and install the 6" water meter.
Required water deposit--$100.00: Water Connection fees--$100.00 -1st
connection, and $20.00 each 'addit~onal cennection. Total water connection•
104 units-$2,160.00: Sewer Cennection fees--$.50 .. 00 for lst connection,
$15.00 each additional connections Total Sewer Co~ectic:m for 104 ~r.:~ii.M ta,
$1,595.00z Monthly water rates: 125,000 gals (Min.) $37.50; ap. e'IV!er
12$,000 gals, $.~5¢ per thousand gallons. Monthly Sewer maintenance charge
wiU be 40. % of the totlal water bill.ii That the City will accept the 811
water line to be inspected by our City Engineer up to, and including the meter
for maintenance, however, the City will not accept for maintenance, any line
or fire plugs inside the mobil park area. Motion approved by voice vete.
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A group of residents, who reside north of the present City limits, presented
a petition te M~yor Harden, which he read, asking that the City Council
consider extending water service to their area. Mayor Harden asked M~. R.
J. Wagner, one of the group present, to act as spokeman £or the group. Mr.
Wagner informed the Council that most of the wells in that area were dry,
and. that ene prOJ)erty owner ·had recently drilled a second J . .Mell ori his
property aDd at this time, both wells were dry. The cost of drilling a
well was approximately $500.00 and in most cases, the small amount of water
obtained, ahd to be treated with so£tners and chemicals, becaus e it was
o£ poor quality and had man, impurities, the cost of treatment running between
£our and live dollard weekly. Mr. Wagner advised that the group thought
maybe the City could study their problem and advise them on what could be
done, and give them an estimated cost, specifically, what a water line would
cost, and if the City could participate in the cost of <~a·.oline. After a
general discussion, City Engineer George, told the group that sinoe his
duties for the City were so extensive, he would advise them to hire an
Engineer to study their problem and prepare plans and specifications for
them, that it was possible i£ their requirements were met by certain
qualifications, geverment loans could be obtained to help defray cost. The
group thanked the Council fer their time, and stated that after they could
obtain more definite information, and present a definite plans, they wouli
· like to discuss their problem further with them.
Mayor Harden advis~ea that he had been requested to make a water connection
at a trailer on Graham Road, and since the Council had set a definite rule,
concerning trailer connections in residential areas, he was asking their
approval. The property owner making the requel:ft has twe acre~ of limd, and
only one house and trailer are on the entire acreage, therefor,.since .trailers
are conpected directly accross the read, he felt it woula be ~&rmissible to
make the connection. All ,~. members of the Council agreed to apporve the
water conn~ction requested. -
Mayor iiard.en.' stated that the North Jacksonvill.e Additions being deve.J.oped
by Bart Gray, Dick Jone~, and owners of the Mobil Park Homes, employed
Marion Crist & Associate , to make a survey and prepare plans and specifications
for sewer linea and lif station to serve their areas. These developers
have asked the City Council to consider paying the cost of the trunk line
%hat has to be built from the present City sewer line to the proposed lift
station. The trunk line will run approximately 1100 feet, and the cost would
be ab&Ut $2,50 per root. After a general discussion, the Council·members
decided t0 table the request un:til such· a time when they could discuss the
feasibility of participating in the cost of this line.
Mayor Harden called attention to copy of letter in each alderman's file
concerning the hiring of one fireman, and tha~ two vacancies still existed.
Mayor Harden reported on the Clean-up, Campaign next week, and urgeq all
member s of theCouncil to he lp by encouraging all citizen to ht~ p us "Clean
up our Town" and keep it clean. To report any sub-standard co . di tion which
might exist. He stated that bumper stickers We!·e availab.i.e fo distribution
signs had been painted on ~ity equipment to call attention to the Campaign.
That members of the Chamber of Commerce were going to help in any way possible
to make the campaign a success. Alderman Alford ask ~hat all property owners
who owned vacant lots be notified to have weeds cut.
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Mayor Harden reported~at most of the seal ceat worK on the streets was
comp l eted, or would be completed this month. That the curb and gutter work
on Main ~treet wa s pr grea s ing well, and that we would get into the
drainage program next month. Alderman Watson ask when the street work •n
south Bailey would be. done, and Mayor Harden reported that the black top
work would be done after we were -through sealing work, ~hat South Bailey
street will be fixed this year.
Mayer Harden called attention to copy of financial statment prepared by
City Clerk Avants, before she left on vacaUe.n, and asked that the Council
study it and they could vote on it at a later meeting.
Mayor Harden stated that since the subject of the Library had been discussed
back and forth, and no solution to the problem had been arrived at, he
would like to have the Council give him authority to employ an architect
to make a study of expanding the present. City Hall building, to give more
immediate room to t he Library. Also, to authorize the architect to prepare
plana and cost estimate of such eocpansion. Alderman WatsGn moved, seconded
byt · derman Hill , to give t he Mayer authority to employ architect, as requested.
Mot on approved by vo ice vote. Dur i ng the general discussion, the Mayor
ad ' sted that the water department could utilize the space after the library
moved to their new built:iing, ibhat actually the space was needed at the
present time.
Mayor Harden announced that he had a written request from the General Manager
of Big Rock Stone and Material Company, asking the City to extend waiver of
Item 2, which is part of an agreement entered into with the City when they
purchased a parcel of land ·tvr expansion of their plant in August 1964.
(Item 2, reads as follows: nvendee agrees to construct a concre:be processing
plant upon s aid land, on or before August 1.5, 196.5," The Company is
requesting a one year extension, since they are in the process ef pUrchasing
new equipment to be used in conjunction with that ''which they will move
from their present site, after the construction season ends, some time around
the first of the year. Alt:ierman Watson moved, seconded by Alderman Curtis,
to extend waiver for one year to Big Roek Stone ant:i Materials Co. Motion
approved by voice vote.
Mayor Harien reported that the vote registration at the Police & Court
building was g~ing well, but that he hoped to get permission to extend the
time for another weeks.
Mr. W.R. Cornelius, District Manager for Southwestern States Telephone Company
in the States of Arkansas, was introduced to the Council by Mayer Harden.
Mr. Cornelius stated that he was visiting with members of Councils over the
state to get bettev acquainted with their problems, more specifically the
fast growrung cities. He reported that 8,013 telephones were being serviced
out of the l•aal office, as of July this year, that the figure reflected a
net gain of 1328 base telephones installed since July 1964. That the company
had local contracts for approximately $1.50,000 in additton to expansion out
Hig hway #5.
Mayor Hallden announced lh,that the Little Rock Air Force Base E cel ebra ting
its lOth Birthday, Saturday, and that he, along with other o icials, were ~
invited to appear on a T.V. program, scheduled at 9:00P.M. r i day ni ght ~
over KARK, to say a ;',few words of praise concerning the Base and personal:,
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The following recommendations were presented from .the Planning Commission:
The City Council approve the request from Mr. Leo Griffin, to approve the
amendment the Bill of Assurance on Lot 1, Block 7, Crestview Addition,
Jacksonville, Arkansas showing a reduction in set back line from 30 feet
to 20 feet. Alderman Smithwick moved, seconded by Alderman Watson, te approve
the amendment to the Bill of Assurance. Motion carried by voice vote.
The planning Commission announced that a public Hearing had been set for
September 7, 1965, at the Municipal Building for rezoning of lot 1, 2, 3,
Bl0ck 1: Lots S,-6, 7, 8, Block 2: Lots 3, 4, Block 5: Lots 1, 2, Bleck 6:
Sanders Addition te the City of Jacksonville, from Class 1 residential, to
class 1-A, Multi-Family Residential.
The Planni~g Commission recommended that the City Council set date for a
public hearing to consider the petition to close 1/2 block on Brown Street1
from the Seuth line of Poplar Street to the South line of Sanders Addition
to the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas. Alderman Alford made motion to set
public hearing for September 2, 1965 at 6:30 P.M., at Municipal Building,
seconded by Alderman Hill, motion being approved by voice vote.
Theile being no further business, 'it was moved to adjourn.
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PUBLIC HEARING
September 2, 1965
The City gouncil of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, September 2, 1965,
at 6:30 P. M., at Municipal Building with the following members in attendance:
Aldermen: Watson, Smithwick, Curtis q.rd Hill, Mayor Harden and Clerk Avants.
Mayor Harden announced the purpose of the meeting was for a scheduled
Public Hearing of a Petition to close and vacate the hereinafter described
street, filed with the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, by ,
Mrs. GraqePerson, owner of abutting property, .as follows:
Brown Street between the South line of Poplar Stre ~~s to the sOuth line of
Sanders Addition revised to the City of Jacksonvilie .
Proof' of publication from the local newspaper showing. the nec~~sary .l5 t
nottce having been given prior to such Public Hearing wa~ presented~.
Mayor Harden opened the floor for · discu.ssion regarding this matter arrl
read a letter from Mr, Leo J, .Jennings of At•kansas Power & .. Light which
stated in part, "Since Arkansas Power & Light, ma intains a 4· wire, 3 phase
13,800 volt primary circuit on this street to serve electricity to the
Jacksonville Shopping Center, the Company opposes the closing of this street.
However, if arrangements can be made for the property owner to furnish
AP& L with an easement 24 feet in width parallel the present circuit and
reimburse the Company for the construction costs involved in relocating
this circuit, the Company will be willi~g to withdraw opposition to the
street closing.·"
Mr. Leo Jennings and Mr. Wagoner, repre sentatives of AP & L were present
and stated it would cost approximately ~~1 ,116 for construction costs to .
relocate this circuit, and that the Company was negotiating with the property
owner to obtain the 24 foot ease~ent and construction cost. Mr. Jennings
stated that when negotiations are complete with the property Olmer in regard
to this matter, the Company will issue a letter withdrawing ·the·objection ..
It was the general concensus that the Ordinance vacating the said street
be held in abeyance until a letter is received from Arkansas Power &
Light Company withdrawing their objection.
There being no further protests to the closing of the above described
street, Mayor Harden declared th~ Public Hearing closed.
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September 2, 1965
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, September 2, 1965,
at 7:30 P. M., at Municipal Building following a Public Hearing conducted
at 6:30 P. M. Meeting was called to order by Mayor Harden, presiding officer,
and openfung Prayer by Mr. John Rich, City Treasurer.
On Roll Call the following members answered as their names were called:
Aldermen: Watson, Smithwick, Alford, Lehman, Curtis and Hill. Present: 6,
absent: 0, a quorum was declared. Also present were: Mayor Harden,
Clerk Avants, City Treas. Rich, City Attorney Olson and City Engineer George.
Minutes of regular rnmeting of A11gust 5, 1965 were read and there being no
corrections or additions, they were approved as read.
It was agreed to deviate from the Agenda in order that several citizens
could present their requests to the Council. Mr. Leslie Mattingly presented
a petition signed by Jesse Johnson, Gertr ude Johns on, Th e da H. Le eds Roberson,
Mrs. Ann Polston Tugwell and Mr. R. A. Tu gwell to release, close , vacate and
aba!lldpm a certa:Sm described alley in Block 18, Town of J acksonville , Arkansas.
Mr. Mattingly explained the purpose of closing t hi s alley i s that a building
owned by Jess Johnson extends approximately 5 feet i n th e alley. It was
stated the City now holds an easement for sewer line in the alley. After
discussion, Alderman Smithwick moved, seconded by Alderman Watson to fi}«"
the date of September 23, 1965, at 6:30 P. M. for a Public Heari ng on the
petition filed regarding closing and vacating the alley. Motion approved by
voice vote. Since publication of said Hearing must be once a week for two
consecutive weeks prior to the Hearing it was decided that it be published
September 9 and September 16.
Mayor Harden explained the annual meeting of the Central and North Central
Water Districts will be h.eld in Jacksonville at the Methodist Church, on
September 16th, which is the next regular Council meeting date, and asked
that the next meeting date be set to September 23rd to enable council members
to attend the dinner meeting. He stated Col. McDonald of Corps of Engineers
will speak on progress of Ark. River Navigation Program. Alderman Smithwick
moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that the next regular me eting of the City
Bouncil be held September 23, 1965 at 7:30 P. M. Motion approved by voice
vote.
Mayor Harden introduced Mr. A. K. Beard as the new manager of the Chamber
of Commerce, and Mr. Beard stated he felt that Jacksonville has great
potential and asked the assistance of the council to work with the
Chamber of Commerce.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Curtis and all members voted in the
affirmative that bank balances and current accounts payable in the sum of
$10,373.26 and Construction Fund for $720.00 for Jacksonville Water & Sewer
Department be accepted and approved for payment.
Mayor Harden stated the sewer repair project in SUnnyside Hills is progressing,
that broken pipes have been found and are being r epla ced.
He also stated that collections in the Water & Sewer Department are the
highest yet collected, bei ng in the sum of $30,706.00 for August, as compared
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He stated that such expanslon meant a lot of meters being set and many new
accounts for billing, and that it would probably be necessary to ask approval
to ptrrchase a new billing machine in the near future, which will cost
approximately $4,000 to $5,000. He also stated that he, Mr. Elmer Hines
and Mr. Scotland Katrosh had met with officials of the LRAFB to thy to
negotiate a new water supply contract, as the present contract was
executed in 1955. The Air Base has exceeded their quota and it is felt
a new contract should be negotiated. He also stated that if the new
contract can be worked out, the details will be presented to the Council
for approval.
Mayor Harden stated Redmond Motors Div. of Controls Co. of America is
planning to expand their operation in Jacksonville and that the Jacksonville
Industrial Development has been asked to assist the Redmond Company with
a training and re-training program for workers by donating the cost of
installing the equipment and for materials used by the trainees which will
cost approximately $15,000. He stated that in view of the many contributions
made to Jacksonville by Redmond Company, he felt the ~15,000 to be raised
will be a small token of appreciation and that he had been asked to contact
the utility companies for donations and was asking the Water & Sewer
Revenue and Operating Fund to donate $500.00 to this cause.
Alderman Watson moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to donate $500.00 to the
JID Corp. from tbe Water Department Revenue & Operating Fund for the above
mentioned purpose. After discussion when the matter arose as to the legality
of donating funds from the Water & Sewer Department and it was ascertained
this could be done, Alderman Watson amended the original motion, which was
Reconded by Alderman Alford that-the water Department Revenue and Operating
Fund donate $1,000 to the JID Corp. for the purpose above mentioned.
Motion approved by voice vote.
Alderman Alford moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to place Resolution 84-8~
for reading. Motion approved by voice vote. Mayor Harden read, in its entirety,
11 A RESOLUTION AWTBORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE PIPELINE LICENSE TO CONVEY
SEWAGE ACROSS CERTAIN LANDS IN PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS FOR SERVICE TO
CITY OF JACKSONVILI,J~, ARKANSAS. 11 Alderman Curtis moved, seconded by Aldermam
Hill that the RESOLUTION be approved and adopted and numbered 84-65.
Roll Call: and all members elected to the council voted in the affirmative.
Alderman Alford moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to place Resolution 85-65
for Reading. Motion approved by voice vote. Mayor Harden read in its
entirety, IIA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE PIPELINE LICENSE
TO CONVEY WATER ACROSS CERTAIN LANDS IN PULKSKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS FOR
SERVICES T 0 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS." Alderman Alford moved,
seconded by Alderman Hill that the RESOLUTION be approved-and adopted
and numbered 85-65. Roll Call: and all members elected to the council voted
in the affirmative.
Police Department r eport for August reflected 16_3 cases processed in
Hunicipal Court and total cash from fines, forfeitures and payments on
previous fines as $4,272.75.
Alderman Watson stated the Privilege tax ordinance which has been under
study for revision will be ready to present at next council meeting.
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Fire ~epartment Report for August reflected response to 1) alarms and an es~
timated fire loss of $100.00. Mayor Harden mentioned that several citizens
living outside the city limits who requested assistance in fighting fires
at their property had not paid the $50.00 fee charged for such services.
It was suggested a list of these accounts unpaid be furnished the City
Attorney for collection.
In the Street Department report, Mayor Harden stated most of the double
seal work has been completed and the curb and gutter contractor had been
taken from the Main Street project to the Oak Street project to try to
complete it prior to the opening of school. Mayor Harden stated the
sidewalk being constructed on the South side of Main street will be
approximately 18 inches back from the curb as a safety factor. He stated
the city is purchasing a large amount of tile while it can be purchased
at 1/2 price, and that when the street improvements are complete that
drainage will be the next project undertaken. He stated the City cooperBted
with the developers in sealing Cherry and Laurel Streets and would receive
a check from the developers for this work.
Mayor Harden stated he had been offered for sale by the owners 3~ lots
on West Main Street with an approximate frontage of 172 feet, which is
the prime site recently selected by a library consultant for a future
library, at a cost of $27,000, He explained the balance in the General
Fund does not warrant purchase of this property by the city, but that
Stephens, Inc. of Little Rock, stated they would purchase ~~&Je the
property and re-sell it to the city for the cost they paid, plus 5t% interest
per annum. After discussion in which several plans for re-payment were
discussed, such as buying lot by lot, etc. Alderman Watson moved,
seconded by Alderman Hill that Mayor Harden be authorized to negot:l.ate
with Stephens & Co. toward an agreement to re-purchase the property lot
by lot or a 3 year option overall. Roll Call: and the following voted aye:
Aldermen: Hill Curtis, Lehman, Alford, Smithwick, and V.Tatson. Motion approved.
Alderman Alford moved that previous action of the Council allthorizing
the engaging of an architect to make tenative plans for expansion of the
city hall be tabled, and the Mayor, upon calling for a second to the
motion three times; and hearing none, declared the Motion dead for lack
of second.
Mayor Harden stated that in view of lack of action for tabling the above
authorization, that he would proceed with the architect to make a preliminary
drawing and cost estimate for expanding the present city hall.
A round table discussion followed on Urban Renewal and Public Housmng,
but no action was taken.
There being no further bus1.ness
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COUNCIL MEETING
September 23, 1965
The City C~uncil of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, September 23rd,
1965, at 8~00 P. M., at Municipal Building following a Public Hearing
conducted at 7:15 P. M., regarding the closing of an alley in Block 18,
Town of Jacksonville. Meeting was called to order by Mayor Harden,
presiding officer, and opening Prayer by Mr. John Rich, City Treasurer.
On Roll Call the following members were present as their names were
calleas Aldermen: Watson, Smithwick, Alford, Lehman, Curtis anci Hill.
Present 6, absent, ~' a quorum was declared. Also present were:
Mayor Harden, Clerk Avants, Attorney Olson, Engineer George, Treasurer
Rich and Fire Qhief Schmitt.
Minutes of Regular Meetings of August 19 and September 2nd were read
and there being no corrections or additions, they were approved as read.
Alderman Curtis moved, seconded by Alderman Hill and all members voted
in the affirmative that bank balances and current accounts payable in .
the sum of $9,195.40 for Jacksonville Water & Sewer Department be acceptei
and approved for payment.
Mayor Harden announced $5,000 had been received which represents the
balance due an the Federal Sewer Grant and stated the only account now
to be paid from the construction fund is the project on Linda Lane.
He also stated he felt a sufficient balance will be left in the construction
fund to pay for a fence enclosing the Water Treatment facility. He
stated several bids had been received on the fence but that bidders
may want to re-submit their bids, since some time has elapsed since they
were , submittea.
May.r Harden stated some revisions are needed for Water & Sewer connection
charges for Duplexes and other Multi-family units and submitted the
following schedule for consideratien:
PROPOSED REVISION OF WATER AND SEWER CONNECTION CHARGES FOR
DUPLEXES AND OTHER MULTI-FAMILY UNITS.
WATER CONNECTION -Inside City Limits: Duplex -1st & 2na connectiens $60 each
whether 1 or 2 meters used
WATER CONNECTION -Inside City Limits: Triplex -let connection $60. Each
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or more subsequent connection $10 per uiit
WATER CONNECTION -OUtsid.e City L1mi ts: Duplex -1st & 2d Connections $100 each
whether 1 or 2 meters used.
WATER CONNECTION • Outside City Limits: Triplex-let Connectien $100. Each
SEWER CONNECTION -Inside City Limits:
SEWER CONNECTION -Inside City Limits:
SEWER CONNECTION -Outside City Limits~
SEWER cmNNECTION -Outside City Limits
er mere subsequent connection $20 per unit.
Duplex -1st Connection $35, 2nd Connection
$5.oo.
Triplex -1st Connection $35. Each connection
er m8re thereafter $5.00 per unit.
Duplex -1st Connection $50, 2nd connection
Triplex-1Jt·~gnnection $50. !ach connection
or more thereafter $7.50 per unit
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After discussion, Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Curtis
to accept the above revisions for Water & Sewer Charges inside and
outside city limits for Duplexes and other Multi-Family units.
Motion approved by voice vote.
Mr. P. L. Harris presented a request for a water meter at his house
trailer, stating he proposed to purchase a lot from Mr. sam Crook,
near Military Road, to place the trailer on. He explained the lot in
question is still in acreage and has not been platted and his purchase
of the lot was contingent upon assurance of water and sewer connections
to his trailer.
Mayor Harden stated that under a previous ruling of the Council in regara
to Water connections to new mobile home sites in residential districts,
that it had been necessary to deny Mr. Harris' request.
Alderman Watson explained that Metroplan is now e~aged in a study which
will designate certain areas of Jacksonville for Mobile homes and until
the stu~ is completed and approved, ~e felt approval could not be given
by the council for water and sewer connections to trailers.
After a general discussion, Mayor Harden stated that until the stuqy
is received from Metroplan outlining definite areas available for mobile
homes, the Council must abide by the previous ordinance and deny water
!ervice to mobile homes in residential areas.
Alderman Alford discussed the legal aspects of the Water Department
contributing $1,000 to the Jacksonville Industrial Committee and stated he
felt it illegal for the Water & Sewer Revenue fUnds to be used as
contributions; that under the Ordinances set up, all surplus .funds
held by Water & Sewer Department sheuld be used for the retirement of I I
bonds. He stated that living under all the original ordinances no funds
could be used for this purpose until the bonds are repaid. He stated if --
the $1 1 000 cheek is not returned by the Industrial Committee, he would
like for it to be re-paid frem the General Revenue Fund. Mayer Harden
stated that unless legislation has been passed since 1959 that a
Supreme Court ruling granted the City of Little Rock the privilege of
contributing to the Conununity Chest froin revenues of the Water Department.
It was suggested that City Attorney Olson research this matter and.
present to the council for clarification.
-Mayor Harden informed the council there is no insurance coverage on
the Police & Court Building or the new Water Treatment Facility. After
discussion en the insurance program of all city properties, Ma~r Hardea
appointed Alderman Watson, as Chairman, Aldermen Hill and Lehman as a
committee to study the insurance program and to investigate the possibility
of a blanket insurance policy on all properties owned by the City and
to submit their reeommendatiens to the ,Pouncil.
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-~ "The final plat of Raney Terrace Sub-Division together with blue .line prints
for street, curbs, gutters, etc. have been approved by Planning Commission and
it is recommended that the Council Approve and accept same ~"Alderman Alford
moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to approve the final plat of Raney Terrace
Sub-Division, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Motion approved by
voice vote.
Alde~n Alford stated it had been voted to repair South Spring Street, near
Elementary School,:and it had not yet been repaired, and Mayor stated the street
will be repaired.
Mayor Harden reported that the maps and initial fee have been forwarded to
the Department i.of Commerce to begin the Special Census.
11 AN ORDINANCE ESTABISHING THE POSTION OF CITY ENGINEER; PRESCRIBING HIS QUALIFICATIONS,
DUTIES SALARIES, SETTING OUT OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO: DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
TO EXIST, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES" was introduced.
Alderman Alford moved, seconded by Alderman Watson to amend Section #1 of the
Ordinance to read "That there is hereby created the position of City Engineer at
a salary of Nine Thousand and no/100 ($9,000.00) Dollars per year, payable
on a twelve-month basis, at the rate of seven hundred fifty {$750.00~ Dollars
per month~ etc. Motion approved by voice vote.
Alderman Watson movea, seconded by Alderman Hill that the Ordinance be placed
on First Reading: Roll Call: and all members elected to the .council voted aye,
with no dissenting vote. Motion approved, O~dinance :read far First time py Mayor
Harden. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman that the Ordinance be
accepted on First-Reading. Roll Call: and the Following voted aye: Alderman:
Watson, Smithwick, Alford, Lehman, Curtis, and Hill and the Following voted
nay: none. Ordinance acc~pted on First Reading.
Alderman Watson moved, seconded by Alderman Curtis to Suspend the rules and
place Ordinance on Second Reading. Roll Call: and the following veted aye:
Alderman: Smithwick, Watson, Alford, Lehman, Cu:rtis, and Hill. Motion receive
6 affirmative and no Negative votes, whereupon the Mayor read the Ordinance
for second time.
Alderman Watson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to further suspend the rules
and places Ordima.nce on THIRD AND FINAL Reading. Roll Call: and the following
voted aye: Alderman; Hill, Curtis, Lehman, Alford, Smithwick and Watson. Motion
received 6 affirmative and no negative votes, whereupon Mayor read Ordinance
for Third and Final time.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Alford that the Ordinance be approved
and a6opted. Roll Gall: and that following voted aye: Alderman; Hill, Curtis,
Lehman, Alford, Smithwick and Watson. Six ayes, no nays, Ordinance approved
and adopted.
Alderman Watson moved, seconded byAlderman Hill that emergency clause of the
Ordina1fce be approved and adopted. Roll Call: the following voted aye: Alderman
Hill, Curtis, Lehman, Alford, Smithwick and Watson. Ordinance and Emergency
clause approved and adopted and numbered 1 5 B.
Alderman Alford moved, Seconded by Alderman Lehman to authorize the Mayor to
employ the person interviewed by the Council on this date, prior to Council
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Meeting, at the salary aformentioned, effective Uune 1, 1965. Motion approved
by voice vote.
Discussion of the Meat Ordinance followed and Mayor Harden state~ Dr. E.B.
0 1 Bannon had consented to be City Veternarian, at no salary and that he .
was listing times he will be available for inspection of slaughtering and the
premises used. After a brief discussion, it was decided to study th~s mattero
further.
Mayor Harden reported application has been nade for apporval of 45 boys to
work during summer on the Youth Opportunity Program. He expla\ned the boys
will range in age from 16 to 21 years, they will be selected from poor families
be school drop-outs, or college students desiring to further their education.
Their work will be in the City Parks and they will work in 15 men crews, and
work is to begain approximately June 14 to September 13 ~ T>he Government will
pay 90% of the cost of the salaries and the s ponsoring unit will furnish 10%.
Alderman Alford stated he had made application to employ 200 students in the
School District for summer work. He explained the program will be named Head-
start and that 6 or 8 classes of pre-school children will be formed and that
several girls will be employed in the program.
A petition was read from Mrs. Vivian A. Brickell of Ctty Cab Co. in which
she stated $9,300 has been e.xpended by her company to funish 24 hour. service
to the citizens of Jacksonville and requesting the City to grant her .l6
Taxicab permits, so that her investment may be protected so that she can
adequately render service to the citizens of Jacksonville. Alderman Alford moved,
seoPitded by Alderman Lehman to grant Mrs. Vivian Brickell of Gity .S ab Company,
sixteen taxicab permits to furnish adequate service to citizens of Jacksonville
ana to protect her investment. Roll Call; and the following voted aye;
Alderman; Lehman, Curtis, Hill, Alford, Smithwick and Wa tson. 6 ayes, no nays.
Mmtion carried.
Mr. Ed Schmitt was present in reagrd to a letter he received from th~ City
concerning the unsanitary and unsi g@h~ e.ondition of his property at Pine and
Oak Streets. He stated the house in question had been there several years, that
he intended tearing it down but became ill • Discussmon of enforcement of
provisions of Ordinance #86 requiring property owners to keep vacant lots
mowed and clear of debris followed and Alderman Watson suggested the City
Inspector and Police Department could check on Lots needing mowing and cleaning.
There being no fur~her business, it was moved to adjourn.
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October 1, 1965
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, October 1, 1965,
at 7:30 P. M., at Municipal Building f•r the regular meeting. Meeting was
called to order by Mayor Harden, presiding officer, and opening Prayer by
Mr. John ·Rich, City Treasurer.
On Roll Call the following members were present as their names were called:
Aldermen: Watson, Alford, Lehman, Curtis and Hill. Alderman Smithwick was
, absent at roll call, but present for the balance of the meeting. Present: 5,
absent: 1, a quorum was declared. · ·Also present were: Mayor Harden, Clerk
Avants, Attorney Olson, Treasurer Rich, and City Engineer George.
Minutes of Regular Meeting of September 23 were read and there being n•
corrections or additions, they were approved as read.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Curtis and all members voted in
the affirmative that bank balances and current accounts payable in the sum
of $7,927.47 for Jacksonville Water & Sewer Dept. we accepted and approved
for payment •
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In discussing the Layne-Arkansas account, Mayor Harden reported that due to
slow recovery of water it w~s necessary to reduc~the output of the pumps
for wells 1 and 2 from 750 gallon Jer minute to 500 Gallon$ and that it may
be necess~ change the pump on Well #3. While Mayor Harden emphasized there
is no imminent shortage of water at this time, he stated consideration sheuld
be given to establishing the 4th and 5th wells, if the water supply is to
remain adequate for future growth. He stated the analysis of the present water
supply has changed and pointed out that water further East in Lonoke County
has a high iron content which will cause a treatment problem.
Alderman Alford sugges~t had reached time to push the Bayou Meto Watershed
project, and Mayer Harden stated Marion Crist Engineer~ .ts making a survey of
drainage on Bayou Mete, that Judge Campbell is interesfP'1n the flooding or
Bayou Met.. He also stated he wuld. like a reservoir on it. It was
suggested there might be something pertaining to this matter in the Health
Bill recently signed by the President. City Engineer George stated that
processing lake water tor c0nsumptiGn would be expensive and would probably
present pumping problems.
Alderman Watson reported he is awaiting a report from Ark. Fire Rating Bureau
in regard to a rate for the Water Treatment facility and the Police and Court
Building. It was decided to insure the Police and Court Building at $45,000
with 90% co-insurance, and $6,500 coverage for contents or the building. He
stated the Council will be notified when the rates are set by the Bureau.
He also recommended that an annual. insurance audit be made and that study
be given te the PIP insurance program for the city properties.
Police Department repor.t for September, 1965 reflected 143 cases processed
and total cash from fines, forfeitures and payments on previous fines as
$3,303.10
Fire Department report for September, 1965 reflected response to 10 alarms
with estit:nated fire loss during month as $150.00.
It was sugges~ed that since this is Fire Prevention Week .that several sections
ef the city have fire hazards causecii by high weeds and brush that should be
mowed. Areas mention are: the acess read and Braden street in vieinity or
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Rebsamen Memorial Hospital, James Street, Hayes and Hill streets.
Drainace problems at Gregory and Thompson wase discussed and it was
suggested this problem could be alleviated by having the ditch dr~dged.
Minutes of Planning Commission of October 5, 1965 were presented which reflected
in part:11 The commission recommended that the Children's Convalescent Hospital
area containing 25.54 acres more or less, be rezoned from Class 1 Residential
te Class 2 commercial. After discussion in which it was determined the petitioners
have not presented drawings or plans on what is proposed for the property,
Mayor Harden recommended that no action be taken en re-zoning the property 1 until a preliminary drawing and proposal is submitted. Alderman Alford stateq_
he would like to see the street opened to School Drive after the Children's
Convalescent Home is vacated. Alderman Watson moved, seconded by Alderman
Curtis to defer action on rezoning of the Convalescent Center preperty,until
Mr. Arthur Thomas presents a preliminary plan for this property to the Council.
Motion approved by voice vote.
Alderman Watson stated he felt procedure should be established on matters
of re-zoning and that preliminary -drawings or plans should be submitted en all
future commercial rezoning, and this was generally agreed by the Council.
Aldermen Watson also recommended that a Building Code should be established.
The Committee of Building Contractors with Fire Chief Schmitt as Chatrman
appointed by Mayor Harden to study the Building Code and present their
recommendatiens ha~e.-not reported, and Mayor Harden requested the clerk to
notify Fire , Chief Schmitt to report on the .progress of the Building Code at
next meeting.
Mayor Harden reported that paving will begin Friday, Oct. 8th on North side
of Main beginning at Jeff Davis Street. It was mentioned that there is
danger of children being injured due to early morning traffic on James Street on
that portion net having a sidewalk. Mayer stated there are three danger points
in Jacksonville but he considered South Oak street as the most dangerous for
children.walking in the street. He stated nothing has been received fr6m the
PTA mothers in regard to securing easements for a sidewalk on s. Oak street. . .
Mayor Hat48n stated City Engineer George met with Mr. Newth of State Highw$y
Departmerit'to survey under the underpass on Hwy. 161 and that they are working
together te tr.y to correct conditions causing flooding in that area.
Proposed •·Changes for Amendment to Ordinance #25 were presented, and after
discussion Alderman Watson requested that the amendment be tabled~
Alderman Smithwick suggested the council meet again for study of the new proposed
privilege tax ordinance, and after it was generally agreed to do this, Mayor
Harden called a coii'Dilittee. 0f the whole meeting for Thursday, October 14th
to give tnrth~r study to the proposed ordinance.
AldermanVa&@en suggested the Mayor be authorized to apply for grant for a
study, need and purposes of urban renewal, but no action was taken.
Mayor Harden reported the proposed library site property has been purchased ,
by Stephens, Inc., that no agreement has been executed between Stephens, Inc.
and the City} that the property was purchased and will be held until the
City can purchase the property from them; that the City will pay interest
and taxes on the property.
It was also suggested the Recreation Building needs painting and the grounds
there ne•d cleaning and the grass mowed.
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COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 21, 1965
Th• eity Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, October 21, 1965
at 7:30 P. M., at Municipal Building for the regular meeting. Meeting was
cal~ed to order by Mayor Harden, presiding officer, and opening Prayer by
Alderman Alford.
On Roll Call the following members were present as their names were called:
Aldermen: Watson, Alford, Lehman, Smithwick and Hill. Alderman Cur~is was absent
at Roll Call, and for the meeting. Present 5, absent 1, a quorum W&s declared.
Also present •ere Mayor Harden, Clerk Avants and City Engineer George.
Minutes of Regular Meeting of O~tober 1, 1965 were read and there being ne
corrections or additions, they were approved as read.
On Motion of Alderman Hill, seconded by Alderman Watson and all members
voting in the affirmative, bank balances, current accounts payable in the
sum of $7,534.37, Reserve Bond Fund in the sum of $14,046.40 and Depreciation
Fund in the sum of $768.55 be approved for payment by Jacksonville Water
& Sewer Department.
Mayor Harden reported the final bills are not in for the construction fund,
but felt there will be a smfficient balance left in the fund to construct
the fence at the Water treatment facility and will advertise for bids for
_the fence n~t week. He explained the $768.55 due Infilc o, Inc. from
Depreciation Fund is for 4 gears which were specially made, inasmuch
as they are obselete items.
Mayor Harden stated the Insurance policy covering 'various properties in
Water Department and City Hall Building is due for renewal on 11/1/65
and explained the policy is issued on ·a 3 year basis, with yearly premium
of _$560.87.
Alderman Watson stated insurance rates had been obtained for the Water
Treatment facility and owing to the low rate for this property; he felt
it should be insured to 90% value, with no insurance on contents, that
the premium will probably be approximately $100.00 yearly. After discussion,
as to the placement of various insurance policies, Alderman Smithwick moved,
seconded by Alderman Hill to insure the Water Treatment Facility in the
sum of $185,000 with 90% co-insurance. Motion approved by voice vote.
A brie~ discussion followed on insuring all city properties under a blanket
policy, and it was suggested this matter should be discussed at a Budget
meeting.
Mr. Pete Williams~ a representative of Safeway Stores, who recently opened
a store at Main & James Street, requested permission to collect the water
bills for the city at the store's customer service counter. He explained
that other utilities in Jacksonville have granted approval for their collectian,
that should approval be given by the ci1iy collections will be remitt~d twice
weekly by American Express check, that no collection will be made a ter
the 15th of the month, that no delinquent or past due bills will be collected
by the store.
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Mayor Harden stated he felt this a nice gesture, but detailed the trouble
experienced by the Water Company in the past by a similar arrangement with
National Food Stores, which was later discontinued.
Mr. Williams stated he understood the hesitancy in accepting thi.s arrangement
but mentioned that at the present time Safeway Stores are collecting
utility accounts for 25 towns. He stated that in event a stub is lost,
payment is guaranteed by the company. Mayor Harden explained that Mr.
Katrosh, billing clerk, is opposed to such plan inview of ·past experiences.
Mr. Williams stated he would like to offer a 2 month contract to collect
the water bills on a trial basis. After discussion, it was generally agreed
that council members and Mr. Williams confer with Mr. Katrosh in regard
to this matter, and if acceptable to him, Mr. ~lliams would offer his
agreeaent to the Council at the November 4th meeting.
Mayor Harden voiced criticism to the local newspaper fir a recent headline
appearing on the fro~t page of the newspaper in regard to stating the
possibility of a water shortage existing in Jacksonville. He said the
~ticle following the headline was factual, but the headline was misleading, that he felt sucn headlines do not help the city, and could affect
industry planning to locate here.
Mayor Harden stated that several property owners on Madden Road contracted
a sewe line to extend from Madden Road down Chapel Hill Drive around to
Plummer Drive, and that he had been contacted to see if the city could help
defray the cost of the line. He s.tated they are not asking assistance
on the line on Plummer Drive, but for 357 feet from Madden Road down
Chapel Hill Drive, costing approximately $2.00 per ft. After discussion,
Alderman Watson moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to authorize Mayor to
pay $714 to lay 357 feet 6 inch sewer line down Chapel Hill Drive. Motion
approved by voice vote.
Mayor Harden read a letter from Mr. Whit Murphy, state Fire Instructor,
congratulating the fine leadership in the Fire Department which resulted
in 5 members attaining the training level of Firefighter, First Class.
Certificates of Achievement for attaining Firefighter First Class were awarded
by Mayor Harden to: Fire Chief, Wayman Schmitt, Asst. Chief, Onie Vanderhoof,
Firemen: Bob Elliott, Gregory J. wood and Lonnie Shearer. .Mayor Harden
and members of the Council commended the receipents for this outstanding
accomplishment. "
Fire Chief Schmitt stated that two or three meetings were held in regard
to trying to establish a building code, out that little was accomplished.
He reported building code books were purchased and placed with Mr. Morris
Justice, building contractor and member of the committee, but the books
have been lost. When it was determined that only one building contractor
is on the committee, Mayor Harden appointed Mr. John T. Brown, a member
of Ray Smith & Associates, and City Engineer George to the committee
and asked that F/C Schmitt notify them and re•activate the committee
in an effort to ,get some action on this matter.
Alderman Lehman stated he had been contacted in regard to establishing
a second Fire Station on the East side of the city ahd suggested that
thought be given to earmarking some funds for the purchase of land for
a site for a second fire station. It was suggested that once the Loop
Road is complete that it will help the 3 mile limit requirement.
Fire Chief Schmitt stated he would contact Mr. Richardson of Fire Rating
Bureau, and obtain his recommendation as to the best possible site for
a second fire station, after he has had an opportunity to see the Loop
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Mayor Harden reported the labor situation in the Sanitation Department
had bettered some, but that 1 additional man is needed to bring the force
to 7 instead of six, so that the additional man can rotate working between
the two trucks. It was also suggested an additional Sanitation truck
is needed. Mayor Harden reported the trash pick-up service instituted
by the city three years ago as an extra free service to the citizens,
in an attempt to have a cleaner city, is being used extensively, but
that some of the citizens impose on this service by cutting trees, etc.
to be hauled orr.
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Mayor Harden reported the blacktopping is practically complete, that
Braden Street ~11 be blacktopped on Monday, which will complete the
years contract work. He statep he had not heard from the·State Highway
Department as to when striping of the new paving will begin; but that
it should be soon. He stated hhere are several smaller patchwork jobs
which will be done by the Street Department employees. After completing
the street work, attention will be directed to dRainage problems throughout
the city.
Mayor Harden requested authority to pay 1/2 of the cost of blacktopping
the drive leading into Jacksonville Elementary School from Main Street,
which is estimated to cost approximately $700 to $900. He explained
that rain pockets collect in the street where children alight• this is
due to the contractor's error when the school was built, but the warranty
period has expired. He stated Supt. Dunn had stated there was no money
available to fix the drive. After discussion, Alderman Alford moved,
seconded by Alderman Smithwick to authorize 1/2 cost, estimated to
be approximately $700 to $900 of blacktopping Drive leading from
Main Street into Elementary School. Motion approved by voice vote.
It was suggested that the stop sign at Oak & Main street be replaced
to its original position. The sign was temporarily traasterred during the
blacktopping of s. Oak and construction of drainage box. It was pointed
out that safety lights are in operation at this point during the
construction.
Discussion on the proposed privilege tax ordinance followed and Alderman
Alford moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to add the proposed occupation
clalaifications, which have been approved at various meetings, as an
amenBment to present ordinance #25. Upon discussion of the Motion, Alderman
Watson stated he felt the council should meet once more to complete all
phases of the ordinance and Alderman Smithwick stated he felt another evening
of stu~ is necessar.y to complete the Ordinance. It was mentiened that
Manufacturing Tax should be defined, and clarification of charges for
Electrical Contractor, Bondsmen and Pawnbrokers should be ·made, as
Electrical contractors and Bondsmen are covered by separate ordinances.
Alderman Lehman withdrew the second to the Motion, and the~ayor stated
the Motion, and upon ascertaining that Alderman Alford wished the Moti•n
to Brand, called for a second three times and hearing none, declared
the Motion dead for lack of second, whereupon he announced the council
will meet in committee meeting, Monday, October 25th, 1965 to continue
study of the privilege tax ordinance.
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Mayor Harden read a let,er concerning the merger of the Health and
Welf ar e with Economic Council Project, in regard to repres enting
City of Jacksonville, and after it was decided more study 8hould
be given this matter, it was decided to -hold this matter in abeyance.
Financial Report for City of Jacksonville @eneral and Street Funds
for September, 1965 was presented.
There being no further business, it was moved to aQ1ourn.
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COUNCIL MEETING
November 4, 1965
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, November 4, 1965
at 7:30 P. M., at Municipal Building for the regular meeting. Meeting was
called to order by Mayor Harden, Presiding officer, and opening Prayer by
Alderman Alford. ·
On Roll Call the following members answered as their names were c:aJled:
Aldermen: Smithwick, watson, Alford, Lehman, Curtis and Hill. Present 6,
absent o, a quorum was declared. Mayor Harden, Attorney Olson, Fire Chief
Schmitt, Clerk Avants, were also present.
Minutes of regular meeting of October 21, 1965 were read and there being
no corrections or additions, they were approved as read.
On motion of Alderman Curtis, seconded by Alderman JJiill and all men1 bers voting
in the affirmative, bank balances and current accoun t s pay able in the sum
of $4,410.04 for Jacksonville Water & Sewer Department were accepted and
approved for payment.
Mr. Pete Dupree acted as spokesman for a group of citizens residing on Hwy.
161 s. from the City Limits to near Rixie, who are seekipg to establish a
rural sewer district through securing a loan from Farm Home Administration. Mr.
Dupree explained the area attempted to form ~n Improvement District
about 2 years ago, but succeeded only in having a cost survey made. He
sta ted that Congress has now passed legislation enabling Farm Home Administration
to assist with rural area sewage improvement districts and felt they would have
a better opportunity of securing this sewer district. He stated the services
of an engineer ha~been obtained to assist them in preparing the application
for the loan and also explained that since the area that i s being considered
for the new sewage lines is presently serviced by the City water Dep artment,
the residents are asking if the city will consider operating the facility
should they be successful in obtainlng the loan. He also stated the area to
be served consists of approximately 325 to 350 homes and 100 .. trailers, and
with proper sewer facilities would have tremendous growth, and he felt the
city might profit by offering service to them in that when the facility
is paid out it might become a part of the city system. He stated that all
lines, lift stations and other facilities constructed would conform to
·state and County Health Departments and to city specifications. He stated
a Board of Commissioners composed of from 3 to 5 people would be set up,
and should the city elect to bill and collect the bills , that a m.2v.thly
accounting for collections, less administrative and ~ftBK 8~!~ would
be furnished to the commissioners by the city. After discussion, Alderman
Alford moved, seconded by Alderman Smithwick to accept this proposal to negotiate
with the Commission for operation of the system when such commission is formed.
Motion approved by voice vote.
A letter from Mr. D. K. Beckstead, Div. Controller of Safeway Stores, Inc. was
read which stated in part:
"Safeway s tor es , 507-S09 Main Street, Jacksonville does hereby propose to
collect City Water, Sew er and Garbage bills under the following conditions:
1. Since Water bills are mailed out on or about the 1st of each month
the bills would be collected only from the 1st day of each month
through the 14th of each month.
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2. A remittance will be made twice weekly and more often, if necessary,
depending on the volume of bills collected during a days business.
3. No delinquent or past due bills would be accepted by the Store
after the 15th of the month, all bills would be referred to the
Water Department for collection.
4. In event of loss of stub o~ detail to verify the payment of a water
bill, upon presentation by the customer of proof of payment to our
store, the Corporation will pay the bill, plus any penalty.
If above terms are not abided by1 the store agrees to discontinu~ collection
30 days from date of notification in writing by the City Water Department.
After discussion, Alderman Watson moved, seconded by Alderman Smithwick to accept
the proposal as outlined by Safeway Stores to collect the Ctty Water, Sewer
amd Garbage bills according to their stipulation of 30 days notice in writing
said collection to begin December 1, 1965. Motion approved by voice vote.
It was also agreed that should any other local retail outlets be interested
in offering this added service to their customers that they be afforded the
same opportunity under the same terms as set out by Safeway Stores.
Police Department report for October, 1965 reflected 142 cases processed and
fines, f orfeitures, etc. collected in amount of $3,655.40. It was announced
the State Police are sponsoring an auto driver training program at High
School for three weeks.
Fire Chief Schmitt reported the Building Code Committee met with all members
present and it was the general consensus of the committee that it will not
be feasible to adopt a building code until such time as funds are available
to hire a building inspector, as a building code cannot be effective, until
it can be enforced. Mayor Harden and members of the Council inaccepting the
report of the committee expressed thanks and appreciation to them for the time
and effort expended on this matter, and Mayor Harden discharged the committee.
Mayor Harden reported 'Fire Chief Schmitt spent Wednesday in Mr. Richardson's
office of the Fire Rating Bureau and after contacting him by telephone and
the use of maps, it was decided, after considering several sites as a possible
location for a second fire. station, they came to the conclusion that such a
facility should be constructed in the vicinity of where Loop Road crosses
Graham Road, or if Northeastern Avenue is opened up, somewhere on that location.
Fire ~epartment report for October, 1965 reflected 11 alarms, with no fire loss
reported for the month.
It was reported the Planning Commission met in regular meeting but
had no recommendations for action to present to the Council.
Mayor Harden reported the striping of the recently paved streets has been
completed and that work will be done on the edges and shoulders of the streets
to finish them. He stated winter rye grass will be sown along the street
edges to present a good appearance.
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A set of plans and architectural drawings of a proposed addition to
City Hall to afford additional space for the library and office space for
Water & Sewer Department was presented.
Mayor Harden stated an overall price of $43,000 or $16.00 per square foot
had been estimated as the cost of the expansion.
A discussion followed of means to finance this construction and it was
suggested that Water Department Funds might pay for the building and the
city refund to the Water Department until their portion of the cost of the
building is paid. Alderman Alford questioned the legality of the city
borrowing money from Water Department funds for this purpose and state~
he would like to have an agreement from the bonding company before
borrowing this money. After a lengthy discussion, Mayor Harden asked tne
council members to study the plans for two weeks and make recommendations
at the next Council meeting.
Mayor Harden announced that an executive session to be followed by a
Special Meeting of the council ~11 be held Monday, November 15, 1965
to consider salaries and classifications for Water & Sewer Department
employees, inasmuch as their fiscal ye ar• ends Novemb er 30, and to consider
Amendment #4 to Ordinance #25.
There being no further business to transact, it was moved to adjourn
the meeting.
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Monday, November 15, 1965
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Monday, November 15, 1965
at 8:45P.M., at Municipal Building for the Special Meeting, following
a meeting of the council in executive session, special meeting was called
by Mayor Harden. Meeting was called to order by Mayor Harden, presiding
officer~ and on Roll Call the following members answered as their names
were called: Aldermen: 1~atson, Smithwick, Alford, Lehman, Curtis and Hill,
Present 6, Absent 0, a quorum was declared.
Mayor Harden announced the purpose of the special meeting was to consider
Amendment #4 to Ordinance #25, and a resolutHm authorizing number of
employees, classification and monthly salaries of the Jacksonville Water
and Sewer Department employees.
"A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE NUMBER OF 'BMPLOYEES, CL/>.SSIFICATION AND
MnNrHLY SALARIES OF THE ,TACKSOl\lVILLB V,TATER & SE!t>TER DEPARTY:F.NT EMPLOYEES FOR
'rHE YEAR 1965 THROUGH 1966 11 was introduced.
<md all members voting in the aff.
On motion of Alderman Watson, seconded by Alderman Hill/the Resolution was irmati
read in its entirety.
On Motion of Alderman Hill, seconded by Alderman Curtis and all members voted
in"the affirmative by Roll Call vote tb approve and adopt the Resolution as
read. Resolution approved and adopted and numbered 86-65.
Salaries af3 approved by Resolution
Name
J. C. George (1 each)
Elmer Hines "
Scotland Katrosh "'
Dorris Little ''
Lou:l.se Wood "
Anna Mae Thomas
Oscar Peeler
(2 each)
(1 ")
Hartis '~ashington (1 ")
Mack i-l'oods
Tucker Smith
John Jenkins
Charli~ Dedman
Ben Craft, Sr.
(1 each)
(2 each)
(1 each)
(1 each)
Willie Hammonds ( 2 each)
Ben Craft, Jr.
Theo O'Neal (1 each)
Clarence Ghoshen (1 each)
Bobby Lee Sims
Norris Lee (2 or more)
Classification 1965
City Engineer $
\·later Supervisor
Chief Clerk
Bookkeeper
Chief Cashier
Secretary
Clerks (general Off.)
Sewer Plant Opr.
Senior Grade
Sewer Plant Oper
,Junior Grade
Sewer Plant Oper.
Assistant
1r,Jater Plant, & Wells
Operators
'Maintenance Foreman
Maintenance Leader
Senior Grade
Maintenance Leader
Junior Grade
Maintenance Helper
Senior Grade
Warehouse Foreman
Maintenance
Meter Reader Laborer
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750.00
385.00
330.00
310.00
285.00
160.00 to
310.00
265.00
22.5.00
310.00
310.00
345.00
310.00
2.55.00
225.00
24.5.00
325.00
Hourly
1.35
1.25
Monthly
1966
d'' ojp 775.00
415.00
3.50.00
335.00
300.00
250.00
220.00
320.00
28).00
240.00
325.00
325.00
355.00
325.00
275.00
275.00
255.00
335.00
$1.25 to $1.60
on all hourly or
$225 to $250 monthly
After discussion of Amendment #h to Ordinance #25 in which it was agreed
that the first line of the body of the Ordinanee should read Hhereas,
the City Council has made careful research and has ascertained etc.
"AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AN ANNUAL PRIVILEGE LICENSE TAX FOR VARIOUS
BUSINESS, OCCUPATIONS, AND PROFESSIONS \~TI'I'HIN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE;
PROVIDING FOR THE AMOUNT THEREOF: DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES':' was introduced.
Alderman v:ratson, seconded b_y Alderman curtis moved that Ordinance be placed on
FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: and the following voted aye: Aldermen: Hill, Curtis,
Lehman, !llford, Smi t.hwick and 1rlatsol). Motion approved and Ordinance read
for first time by Aldermen \{atson and smithwick.
Alderman Watson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that the Ordinance be acceoted
on FIRST READING: ROLL CALL; and the vollowing voted aye: Aldermen: Lehman, Alford,
Curtis, Hill, Smithwick and Watson. Ordinance accepted on FIRST READING.
Alderman Watson moved, seconded by Alderman Smithwick to sus spend the rules
a.nd place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. Roll Call: and the following voted
aye: Aldermen: Alford, Curtis, Lehman, Hill, .Watson, Hi:.ii and Smithwick •
Motionnrecei ved 6 affirmative votes and no negative votes, whereupon Mayor
harden read Ordinance fimamdment for SECOND TIME.
Alderman. Watson moved, seconded#BY Alderman Smithwick to further suspend the
rules and place the Amendment/to Ordl.nnnce # 25 on THIRD AND FINAL READING.
Roll Call: and the follm'lling voted aye: Aldermen: Hill, Curtis, Watson,
Smithwick, Lehman and AUord.
Alderman ~-;atson moved, seconded by Alderman Curtis the1t the Amendment #h to
Ordina~ce #25 b' approved and adopted.
Roll C~ll: Aldermen: Smithwick, AUord, Watson, Hill, Curtis, and Lehman.
Alderm~n v.ra tson moved, seconded by Alderrrta n Hill that the emergency clause of
the Amendment h to Ordinance #25 be approved and adopted. Roll Call:
and th~ following voted aye: Aldermen: Curtis, Hill, Lehman, Alford, Smithwick
and Wa-t;.son.
Ordinance and Emergency Clause approved and adopted and given the nnmber
of Amendment #!1 to Ordinance 25, this 15th day of November, 1965.
There 9eing no further business to transact, it Has mCA""ed to adjourn.
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COUNCIL MEETING
November 18, 1965
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, November 18, 1965
at 7:30 P. M., at Municipal Building for the regular meeting~ Meeting was
called to order by Mayor Harden, presiding officer, and opening Prayer by
Mr. John Rich, City Treasurer.
On Roll Call the following members answered as their names were called:
Aldermen: Watson, Al ford, Lehman, Curtis and Hill. Alderman Smithwick
was absent at Roll Call, but present for balance of meeting. Present:
5, a bsent 1, a quorum was declared; Also present were: Mayor Harden,
Clerk Avants, Attorney Olson, Treasurer Rich, and City E~gineer George.
Minutes of Regular Meeting of November 4 and Special Meeting of November 15
were read and there being no cofrections or additions, they were approved
as read.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Watson and all members voted in
the affirmative that bank balances, certificates of Deposit, current
accounts payable in sum of $.5,147.77, Reserve Bond payments $17,268.20 and
Construction account in sum of $4,97.5.70 be accepted and approved for payment.
Mayor Harden announced the following bids were received on the proposed
fence to enclose the Water Treatment Facility on Southeastern and Military
Road, an area of approximately 2 acres, the wire to be 11 guage, with 5 inch
top rail of barbed wire;
Crown, $2,00.5.00, Superior, $2,104.80, United, $2,061.40
Jacksonville Fence, $2,132.50, Capital Fence, $1,.574.50,
Sears, $2, 734 .• 60.
It was generally agreed to award the contract to Capital Fence Co. on
low bid of $1, .574 • .50.
In discussion of Water Department, Alderman Watson asked if the fire
hydrants have been received and Mayor Harden stated they have been
ordered and that they had not been able to do .much on the old fire hydrants
owing to inability to find parts for the older hydrants as most companies
discontinue making parts after 10 years. Alderman Lehman asked i£ it could
be possible to keep a few fire hydrants in stock and it was explained that
due to the high cost of the hydrants which involves tieing up several
hundred dollars of city funds that none had been kept in stock, but
Mayor Harden stated due to replacement of the fire hydrants it might be
feasible to purchase a few to keep in stock.
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Mayor Harden stated the Sanitation Department program is working a little
better, that the sanitation helpers are doubling back after finishing
their routes and·picking up trash. ·
A request was presented from Mr. Sam Hubbard, of The Haven trailer park,
on South Road asking for a 3 year extension of an original 5 year permit for
operation of a trailer part at that location. It was explained that the
special permit was issued by the planning commission initially for use
as a trailer park to ·the owner prior to Mr. Hubbard and that approximately
3 years of the permit has expired. ·
After determining Mr. Hubbard contacted the Planning Commission for this
extension and the Planning Commission decided not to take any action to
renew this permit until such time as Metroplan presents its land use plan
for trailers, Alderman Lehman moved, seconded by Alderman Smithwick that
the Council adhere to the decision of the Planning Commission in this ·matter
and leave the permit as it now stands. Motion approved by voice vote.
It was announced the Street Department employees are beginning work on
drainage problems of the city, and Alderman Alford called attention to
the culvert under James Street between Vine and Brewer and suggested that
when it is filled in it should be widened to prevent a traffic hazard.
Mayor Harden stated it is planned to remove the high curb on the culvert
to alter the flow of water in an effort to improve drainage.
Mr. Leo Jennings of Arkansas Power & Light Co., presented a proposed ordinance
and amendments prepared by Arkansas Power & Light Company.
Mr. Jennings explained the proposed ordinance, if passed, will replace
two ordinances presently in effect With the city, Ordinance #2, Franchise
Ordinance passed in 1941, and Ordinance #70 the tax ordi·narice pa·ssed
August 8, 1952.
He stated the revised ordinance ·will clarify their position and will be
a uniform ordinance to standardize service throughout the 200 towns and
cities served by this utility, and will result in an increase in revenues in some
cities. He stated the revenue tax base will be 4!% which will result in an
increase of approximately $1,300 to $1,400 for the City of Jacksonville.
He stated that at this time 80 cities have adopted this ordinance. After
discussion, it was generally decided to hold this matter in abeyance until
the city attorney has had time to study the ordinance and offer an opinion,
and to present this matter at next regular council meeting.
Preliminary plans for expansion of City Hall for additional space for
the Water Department and temporary additional space for the library were again
presented and discussed.
In the discussion, Alderman Smithwick and Alford indicated they felt
expansion of the City Hall at this time might hamper a drive to raise funds
to build a new library on the land on which the city has an m~tion to purchase.
Alderman Smithwick stated he would be willing to give the library drive
another good firm chance before proceeding with the expansion.· Alderman Watson
pointed out the State Library Commission will not approve a building for the
new library unless it contains at least 15,000 square feet and he estimated
the cost of such a building to be approximately $225,000 and with 60-40
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matching funds the city's share would be approximately ~90,000 in addition
to the $27,000 to pay for the land for the site. He stated he felt this could
not be accomplished within 5 years and the library is in immediate need of
space to overcome the crowded conditions, and this ~emporary space can
be used to a good advantage. Mayor Harden stated this additiona l sp~ce is
direly needed and that the entire addition can be util~zed by the Water
Company when the library is finally built. As a means of financing this
expansie>n, thought was expressed that the entire cost of the building could
be borne by the Water Department initially,then one-half of the cests will
be paid by the General Fund to the Water Department.a~
In the discussion, Mayor Harden asked that thought(1be given to the need
of a new youth center.
Aldernmn Hill moved, seconded by Alderman watson t o authorize Mayor Harden
to instruct the Architect to complete the plans and present estimates for
the expansion of City Hal! and to present to the council. Roll Call: and
the following voted aye: Aldermen: 1N'atson, Smithwick, Lehman, Curtis and Hill
and the following voted nay: Alderman Alford. 5 ayes, 1 nay, Motion carried.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Watson to authorize Mayor Harden
to execute the contract for expansion of city baJl with Scott Farrell, Architect
ljlaid fee not to exceed 6% of overall cost of building. Roll Call: and the
following voted aye: Aldermen: Lehman, Curtis, Hill, Smithwick and Watson,
and the following voted nay: Alderman Alford. Motion carried.
Financial Report for City of Jacksonville General and Street Funds for
October was presented.
Mayor Harden made the following announcements:
1. Municipal League annual convention convenes November 22-23
at Hot Springs and invited all council members to attend.
2. Called an Executive Meeting of the Council for Monday,
November 29, at 1 P. M., at Lindsey's Cafe to consider the
proposed city budget for 1966.
3. That an agreement has been made with County Clerk Peters to
have deputy voter registrars in Jacksonville November 29, and
30th to register any person that has not been registred for
voting.
4. Announced City Hall will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 25
and 26th in observance of Thanksgiving.
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COUNCIL MEETING
December 2, 1965
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, December 2, 1965,
at 7:30 P. M., at Municipal Building for the regular meeting. Meeting was
called to order by Mayor Harden, presi.ding officer and opening Prayer by
Mr. John Rich, City Treas1~er.
On Roll Call the following' members answered as . their names were called:
Aldermen: Watson, Alford, Lehman, ~~tis and Hill, absent:. Alderman Smithwick.
Present: 5, absent 1, a quorum was declared. Also present were: Mayor Harden,
Clerk Avants, Attorney Olson, Treasurer Rich and City Engineer George.
Minutes of Regular Meeting of November 18tp were read and there being no
corrections or additions, they were approved as read.
Mr. Reed Williamson, representing Mr. & Mrs. Jess Johnson, presented a Resolution
authorizing the Mayor in behalf of the City of Jacksonville, to execute a
quit claim deed to certain portions of an alley in Block 18, City of Jacl<:sonville
to Mr. & Mrs. Johnson. Mr. Williamson exPlained a Public Hearing was held and
at that time some property owners objected to closing th~ entire alley, but
that an agreement had been reached in effect to deed 4 and 5 feet of the alley
on which the building is situated inorder to clear the title of the property
owned by the Johnsons. Mr. E. H. Bostick, representing Mr. N. E. Smith, a
property owner who opposed the closing of the alley at the Public Hearing,
after being assured the Deed coyers ,only that portion of the alley on which the
building is situat~d and the sole purpose -in executing the ~eed is to clear
the title of the .property, stated ·they had no objection to the execution of the
Deed, and after it was ascertained no other property owner present wished to
register a protest to this action, Alderman Watson moved, seco.nded by
Alderman Lehman to place 11 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER IN BEHALF OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
A QUIT CLAIM DEED TO CERTAIN PORTIONS OF AN ALLEY TO JESS JOHNSON AND GERTRDDE
JOHNSON, HIS WIFE 11 on Reading. Roll Call: and the following, voted aye:
Aldermen: watson, Alford, Lehman, CUrtis and Hill. 5 ayes, no nays, Motion
carried and Resolution read in its entirety by Mayor Harden~ Alderman Hill
moved, seconded by Alderman Curtis to approve and adopt Resolution as read.
Roll Call and the following voted aye: Aldermen: watson, Alford, Lehman, Curtis
and Hill, 5 ayes, no nays. Resolution approved and adopted and numbered 87-65.
Upon approval of the Resolution, Mr. Williamson pre~ented the Quit Claim Deed
to be executed by Mayor Harden.
Alderman Curtis moved, seconded by Alderman Hill and all members voted in the
affirmative that bank balances, certificates of deposit, current accounts
payable in the sum of $4,750.59 for Jacks9nville Water & Sewer Department
be accepted a~d approved for payment.
Mayor Harden stated the fence being erected at the Water Treatment Facility
on SE and -Military Road should be completed in a few days.
Due to the early date of the Council Meeting the Police Department
report for November will be presented at next Council Meeting •
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Fire Department Report for November reflected response to 19 alarms with
estimated fire loss at $5,5oo.oo.
Mayor Harden presented a request from developers of Indian Head Lake to ·
provide garbage service to approximately 68 homes in that area at the present
time and after January 1st, approximately 100 homes. A proposal was made
to pay $1.25 to $1.50 per month per house for this service. After discussion,
it was the general concensus that the Sanitation Department has enough
work load to take care of the needs of the City of Jacksonville with the
present crews and equipment, and it was felt service could not be extended
to outlying districts at this time. It was suggested this reques·~ be directed
to a private sanitation hauler operating at the LRAFB.
Mayor Harden reported he had received s·e veral nice comments and letters
commending the anpearance of Main Street, and mentioned the City and Highway
Planning and Research are still studying the traffic situation at Marshall
Hoad and Main Street, which is a de'fi:ni te traffic hazard. He expressed
appreciation for the service rendered by Arkansas Power & Light inJnstalling
the christmas lights,: and commended the Fire Department on their Christmas ,-.
display.
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Mr. Leo Jennings of Arkansas Power & Light Co. was present to answer any
questions regarding the proposed Arkansas Power & Light Co. Ordinance
which proposes to pay a taJt of 4~ % annually to the city revenues.
After discussion, Alderman Lehman requested more time to study the Ordinanc~.
and it was generally decided to table the Ordinap.ce for further study. '·
Due to being unable to com~ly with the legal requirement in the printing
of Amendment #4 to Ordinance #25 in the reguired length of time after adoption,
it was deemed necessary to place Mmendment #4 to Ordinance #25 on Readi~g.
Alderman Watson moved, seconded by A1derman Hill that Amendment #4 to Ordinance
#25 be placed on First Reading: Roll Call: and the following voted aye:
Aldermen: Hill, Curtis, Lehman, Alford and Watson, 5 ayes, no nays. Motion
approved, and -Ordinance read for first time by Alderman Watson.
Alderman Watson moved, seconded by Alderman Curtis that the Ordinance be
accepted on First Reading. Roll Call: and the following voted aye: Aldermen:
Hill, Curtis, Lehman, A.lford and \ATatson. 5 ayes, no nays. Motion· approved
Ordinance accepted on First Reading.
Alderman l~ratson moved, sec_onded by Alderman Hill to suspend the rules and place
Amendme11t #4 to Ordinance #25 on Second Reading. Roll Call: and the following
voted aye: Aldermen: Watson, Alford, Curtis, Lehman and Hill. 5 ayes,
no nays, whereupon the Mayor read the Ordinance for Second Time.
Alderman Wat s on moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to further suspend the rules
and place Am endm ent #4, to Ordinance #25 on Third and Final Reading.
Roll Call: and the following voted · aye: Aldermen: Hill, Olrtis, Lehman,
Alford and Watson. Motion received 5 affirmative and no negative votes
whereupn Mayor ~ read the ordinance for Third and Final Time.
Alderman Watson .moved, se'conded by Alderman Hill that Amendment #4 to
Ordinance #25 be approved and adopted. Roll Call: And the following voted
aye: Aldermen: Watson, Alford, tehman, Curtis and Hill. 5 ayes, no Nays.
Alderman AQford moved, seconded by Alderman Watson that the emergency clause
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voted aye: Aldermen: Hill, Curtis, Lehman, Alford and Watson.
with emergency clause S ayes, no nays.
Jmendment #4, to Ordinance #251 approved and adopted on this the 2nd
day of December, 1965.
Mayor Harden presented a drawing of a proposed seal for the City of
Jacksonville and asked that council members study it and offer suggestions.
It was suggested that a contest be held for ideas for a proposed seal.
Mayor Harden stated he would like to purchase some 11 Keys to the City"
and use the seal of facksonville as an imprint thereon.
Mayor Harden announced an executive meeting of the council for Thursday,
December 9, 1965 at 7:00 to consider the 1966 Budget for City of
Jacksonville General and Street Funds.
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COUNCIL MEETING
December 16, 1965
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, December 16, 1965
at 7:30 P. M., at Municipal Building for the regular meeting. Meetingwas called
to order by Mayor Harden, presiding officer, and opening Prayer by Alderman Alford.
On Roll Call the following members answered as their names were called:
Aldermen: Smithwick, Alford, Lehman, Curtis and Hill, Absent: Alderman Watson.
Present 5, absent 1, a quorum was declared. Also present were: Mayor Harden,
Clerk Avants, Attorney Olson, and City Engineer George.
Minutes of Regular Meeting of December 2, 1965 were read and there being no
corrections or additions, they were approved as read.
Mr. Reed Williamson, attorney, r~presenting Mr. & Mrs. Jess Johnson and
Mr. E. H. Bostic, attorney, representing Mr. N. E. Smith, and Mr. Kenneth
Coffelt, attorney, were present and Mr. Williamson stated the Resolution
adopted at December 2, Council meeting authorizing the Ci~y of Jacksonville
to quit-claim 4 and five feet of an alley R/W in Block 18, on which a building
ovmed by Mr. & Mrs. Johnson is erected, to Mr. & Mrs. Johnson, was not acceptable
to the legal counsel of the Loan Company to quiet title to the property, and
requested that the Council adopt an ordinance covering the same !~ and 5 feet of the
alley R/W on which the building is erected. Mr. Williamson stated Mr. N. E. Smith,
has joined in the petition with other property owners for closing the 4 and 5 feet
of the alley on which this building is situated, and stressed that the ordinance
is not to close the entire alley, but only the aforementioned 4 and 5 feet upon
which the building is situated. After disCllSsion when it was ascertained this
was agreeable to all concerned, Alderman Lehman moved, seconded by Alderman
Hill that 11 AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND ABANDONING A PORTION OF AN ALLEY LYING IN
BLOCK 18, TOWN OI<' JACKSONVD~I..E, PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS" be placed on First
Reading. Roll Call: and the fo llo~dng voted aye : Aldermen: Smithwick,
Alford, Lehman, Curtis and Hill, and the following voted nay: none
5 ayes, no nays, m.otion carried~ and Ordinance read for First time by Mayor Harden.
Alderman Curtis moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that the Ordinance be accepted
on First Reading. Roll Call: and the following vo-ted aye: Aldermen: Sm ithwick,
Alford, Lehman, Curtis and Hill, and the following vo'l:.ed nay: None.
Ordinance accepted on First Reading.
Aldennan Alford moved, seconded by Alderman Curtis to suspend the rules and
place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. Roll Call: and the following voted aye:
Aldermen: Hill, Curtis, Lehman, Alford and Smithwick, and the following voted nay:
none. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and no negative votes whereupon the
Mayor read the Ordinance for SECOND TIME.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Curtis to further suspend the rules and
place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. Roll Call: and the following
voted aye: Aldermen: Hill, Curtis, Lehm an , Alford, and Smithwick, and the
following voted nay: None. Motion received 5 affirmative and no negative votes
whereupon the Maryor reaq the ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME.
Alderman Smithwick moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that th.e ordinance be
approved and adopted. Roll Call: and the following voted aye~ Aldermen:
Smithwick, Alford, Lehman, Curtis and Hill, and the following voted nay: None
Alderman Alford_ moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman. that the Emergency Clause.
be approved and adopted. Roll Call: and the following voted aye: Aldermen:
Hill, Curtis, Lehman, Alford and Smithwick, and the following voted nay~ None.
Ordinance and Emergeny Clause approved and adopted and numbered 1 6 5 this
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Mr. Williamson requested;a certified copy of an excerpt be made of this
action by the council.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Curtis and all members voted in the
affirmative that bank balances, certificates of deposit, current accounts
payable in the sum of $3,780.15 and Bond payment in sum of $5,385.75 for
Jacksonville Water & Sewer Department be accepted and approved for payment.
Mayor Harden reported the drop in revenues in the Water Department financial
statement was occasioned by the yearly audit of Water Department accounts and
the bills for services rendered during November were not mailed until lOth of
month. He stated that no penalty will be assessed against customers who are
late in paying water & sewer bills during December.
Mayor Harden reported the fence has been installed at the Water Treatment Facility
on Military Road. He stated the Warehouse property located off Industrial
Drive should also be fenced and that enough fence has been acquired over the
years to fence the property, but that posts and gate will be needed for the
project, which will cost approximately $900.00. After discussion, Alderman
Curtis moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to authorize fencing the warehouse
property and the purchase of posts, gate and labor for this project at a cost
of approximately $900.00. Motion approved by voice vote.
Mayor Harden stated Big Rock Stone & Material Co. who owns adjacent property
to Warehouse property requested permission to stockpile some materials on the
Warehouse property site should the need arise and this request was generally
approved.-
November Police Department report was presented which reflected 253 cases wexe
processed in Municipal Court and collections from fines, forfeitures and payments
on previous fines as $5,076.00.
Alderman Smithwick moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to continue Police Department
salaries and uniform allowance at the same amounts they are now paid, and to
employ one (1) additional patrolman at a beginning monthly salary of $265.00,
effe~tive January 1, 1966. Motion approved by voice vote.
Mayor Harden stated he and two patrolmen recently went to El Dorado, Ark. to
observe a demonstration of police dog training. He stated that due to rain
a complete demonstration could not be given, but that he was favorably impressed
with the training of the dogs, and of the report of good results obtained by
other towns using trained police dogs. He was quoted a price of $1,700 for the
purchase of two dogs, which includes 8 days training of the dogs with 2 patrolmen.
After discussion, it was generally agreed to investigate this matter further
and Alderman Smithwick requested that the matter be placed on the agenda for the
next council meeting.
Alderman Alford moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to continue the Fire Department
salaries and uniform allowance at the same amounts they are now paid, and to
employ one (1) additional fireman at a beginning monthly salary of $23).00 per
month, January 1, 1966. Motion approved by voice vote.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Curtis to increase the monthly salary I J
in the specified amounts of the following employees in SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
$15.00 to Gerald Hamm and $10.00 to Driver of 2nd truck, and $10.00 to each !
of the six helpers on the trucks, effective, January 1, l966.
Motion approved by voice vote.
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Planning Commission meeting reflected 11 A letter from J. Smithwick, read
by Chairman, requested that set-back restrictions be reduced from 35 feet to
25 feet, on Lots 1-4 of Block 4, and Lots 25-28 of Block 2 in Smithwick
Addition. Plats of each lot showing proposed use thereof were presented.
Since the lots were all planned duplexes, with open carports in front, which would
mean no diminuation of vision, it was move d and approved that the Commission
recon~end to the Council that it waive the requirement of 35 feet set-back and
allow 25 feet set backs on said lots." In the discussion that followed when it
was determined t.hat only 8 lots are involved, and the stre et is a dead end street,
Alderman Jllford moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to approve the recormnendation
of the Planning Commission to waive the requirement of 35 -feet set back and allow 25 feet
set back on the aforementioned lots, in Block 2 of Smitm:wick Additlon.
Notion approved by voice vote.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to increase the salary
of Burl Crouch, Poundmaster, in the sum of $15.00 per month, effective:
January 1, 1966. Motion approved by voice vote.
Alderman Smithwick moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to increase the monthly
salary of the following employees in the Street Department in the followlng
amounts: B:i,ll Thompson, $5o.oo, Curtis La-ws, $25.00, Billy Oakley, ~15.00,
Jesse Luckadue, $10.00. Motion approved by voice vote. Effective: Jan. 1, 1966
Alderman Alford moved, seconded by Alderman Curtis to authorize Mayor Harden
to employ an additional permanent en~loyee in Street Department at a beginning
monthly salary of from $225.00 to $250.00, and one (1) outside maintenance
man for caring for City Hall grotUlds, street shoulders and other city owned
p~operties, at a monthly salary of ~~225.00 per month, effective, January 1, 1966.
Motion approved by voice vote.
Alderman Snrl.t.hwtck moved, seconded by Alderman Curtis to increase the monthly
salary of Ilene Thompson, collector for city, in the sum of ~20.00, effective
January 1, 1966.
Motion approved by voice vote.
rtAN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO THE ARKANSAS POWER & LIGHT COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS
AND ASSIGNS, THE EXCLUSIVE HIGHT, PRIVILEGE AND AUTHORITY TO SELL, FURNISH AND
DISTRIBUTE ELECTRIC POWER AND ENERGY AND ERECT, MAINTAIN, EXTEND AND OPERATE
A SYSTEM FRO THE DISTRIBUTION, TRANSMISSION, .FURNISHING OR SALE OF ELECTRIC
POWER AND ENERGY TO THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, AND THE INHABITANTS AND
ALL OTHER CONSUMERS THEREOF, AND TO USE THE STREETS, AT.LEYS, BRIDGES AND OTHER PUBLIC ' :·:c
GROUNDS OF THE CITY IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; FIXING THE TERMS THEREOF, AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES" was presented.
Alderman Lehman moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that the Ordinance be placed
on FIRST READING: Roll Call: and the following voted aye: Aldermen: Hill, Curtis,
Lehman, Alford and Smithwick, and the following voted nay: none. Motion
approved, and Ordinance read for first time by Mr. Leo Jennings of Arkansas
Power & Light Company.
Ald erman Alford mo ~red, seconded by Alderman Hill that the Ordinance be accepted
on FIRST READING. Roll Call: and the following voted aye: Aldermen: Smithwick,
Alford, Lehman, Curtis and Hill, and the following voted nay: none.
Ordinance accepted on FIRST READING.
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Alderman Alford moved, seconded by Alderman Curtis to suspend the rules and
place Ordinance on SECOND READING. Roll Call: and the follo,dng voted aye:
Aldermen: Hill, Curtis, Lehman, Alford and Smithwick, and the following
voted nay: None. Motion received 5 affirmative vo tes and no negative votes
whereupon the Mayor dmmmmmmm read the ordinance for SECOND TIME.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Curtis that the Ordinance be-accepted
on Second Reading. Roll Call and the following voted aye: Aldermen: Smithwick
Alford, Lehman, Curtis and Hill, and the following voted nay: None.
Alderman Curtis moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to further suspend the rules and
place Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ~oll Call: and the following voted
aye: Aldermen: Smithwick, Alford, Lehman, C1lrtis and Hill, and the following voted
nay: None, whereupon the Mayor read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME.
Alderman Alford moved, seconded by Alderman Smithwick that the Ordinance
be approved and adopted. Roll Call: anu the following voted aye: A1d ermen s
Smithwick, Alford, Lehman, Curtis and Hill, and the following voted n~~: None.
Alderman Alford moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that the emergency caluse be
approved and adopted. Roll Call: and the following voted aye: Aldermen: Hill,
Curtis, Lehwna,e&~f9e~cijnSl~N1~hwick, and the following voted nay: None.
Ordinance/approvea ~nd ~dopted and numbered 1 6 3 •
11 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE #111 FIXING THE ANNUAL SALARY OF THE
CITY ATTORNEY OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS" was presented.
Alderman Smithwick moved, seconded by Alderrr1an Alford that the ordinance be
placed on FIRST READING. Roll Call: and the following voted aye: Aldermen:
Hill, Curtis, Lehman, Alford and Smithwick, and the following voted nay:
none. 5 ayes, no nays, Motion approved and Ordinance read for FIRST TIME
y Mayor. Alderman Lehman moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that the Ordinance
be accepted on FIRST RF~INO. Roll Call: and the following voted aye: AJdermen:
Smithwick, Alford, Lehman, Curtis and Hill, and the follo~nng voted nay: None.
ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING.
Alderman Alford moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to suspend the rules and
place Ordinance on SECOND READING. Roll Call: and the following voted aye:
Aldermen: Smithwick, Alford, Lehman, Curtis and Hill, and the foll~wing voted
nay: None. Motion received 5 affirmative and no negative votes, where upon
the Mayor read the Ordinance for SECOND TIME.
Alderman Alford moved, seconded by Alderman Smithwick to further suspend
the rules and place the ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. Roll Call:
and the following voted aye: Aldermen: Smithwick, Alford, Lehman, Curtis
and Hill. ~nilthe following voted nay: none whereupon Mayor read the
ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME.
Alderman Alford moved, seconded by Alder~man Smithwick that the ordinance
be approved and adopted. Roll Call: and the following voted aye: Aldermen:
Smithwick, Alford, Lehman, Curtis and Hill, and the following voted nay: none.
Ordinance approved and adopted and numbered 1 66 •.
11 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE #146 FIXING THE ANNUAL SALARY OF THE CITY
CLERK OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS" was prese'nted.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Curtis that the Ordinance be placed
on FIRST READING. Roll Call: and the following voted aye:-Aldermen: Hill,
L..urtis, Lehman, Alford and Smitln<lick, and the following voted nay: None.
Motion approved and ordinance read for first time by Mayor.
Alderman Curt-is moved, seconde!f by Alderman Lehman that the Ordinance be
accepted on FIRST READING. Roll Call: and the follovting voted aye: Aldermen:
Smithwick, Alford, Lehman, Curtis and Hill, ar.d the following voted nay: None.
Ordinance accepted on FIRST READING.
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Alderman Lehman moved, seconded by Alderman Curtis to suspend tne rules and
place Ordinance on SECOND READING. Roll C~ll: and the following voted aye:
Aldermen: Smithwick, Alford, Lehman, Curtis and Hill, and the following
voted nay: None. Motion received 5 affirmative and no negative votes,
whereupon the Mayor read the Ordinance for SECOND TIME.
Alderman Curtis moved, seconded by Alderman Smithwick to further suspend the
rules and place Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. Roll Call: and the
following voted aye: Aldermen: Hill, CUrtis, Lehman, Alford, and Smithwick.
and the following ~oted Nay: None. Mayor read the Ordinance for THIRD AND
FINAL TIME. Alderman Alford moved, seconded by Alderman Curtis that ehe
ordinance be approved and adopted. Roll Call: And the following voted
aye: Aldermen: Smithwick, Alford, Lehman, Curtis and Hill and th~ following
voted nay: None. Ordinance approved and adopted and mumbered 1 6 7.
11 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE YEAR OF 1966; MAKING AN APPR.OPRIATION FOR
THE OPERATIONS OF THE VARIOUS DEPAR~mNTS OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT FOR THE PURCHASE
OF MATERIALS, SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR AN EMERGENCY;
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES." was introduced.
Alderman Smithwick moved, seconded by Alderman Curtis that the Ordinance be
placed on FIRST READING: Roll Call: and the following voted aye: Aldermen:
Smithwick, Alford, Lehman, Curtis and Hill, and the following voted nay: None.
Motion approved, and ordinance read for FIRST TIME by Mayor.
Alderman Curtis ~oved, seconded by Alderman Hill that the Ordinance be
accepted on FIRST REftJD~NG: Rol~ Call: and the following voted aye: Aldermen:
Smithwick, Alford, Lehman, Curtis and Hill, and the following voted nay: None.
Ordinance accepte~ on ~IRST READ I NG.
Alderman Hill moved, '\e~orided ~Y ilderman Lehman to suspend the rules and
place Ordinance on SECOND READING. Roll Call: and the following voted aye:
A]dermen: Hill, Curtis, Lehman, Alford and Smithwick, and the following voted
nay: None. Ordinance was read for SECOND TIME by Mayor.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Curtis to further suspend the rules
and place Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. Roll Call: and the following
voted aye: Aldermen: Smithwick, Alford, Lehman, Curtis and Hill, and the
following voted nay: None. whereupon the Mayor read the Ordinance for
THIRD AND FINAL TIME.
Alderman Curtis moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that the Ordinance be approved
and adopted. Roll Call: and the following voted aye: Aldermen: Smithwick,
Alford, Lehman, Curtis and Hill, and the following voted nay: none.
Al.derman Curtis moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that the emergency clause be
approved and adopted. Roll Call: and the following voted aye: Aldermen:
Smithwick, Alford, Lehman, Curtis and Hill, and the followingvoted nay: none.
Ordinance and Emergency Clause approved and adopted and numbered = 1 6 4.
on this 16th day of December, 196 5.
Mayor Harden read a Resolution of lte spe ct in honor of fo r mer employee,
Gle n D. Tuc ker, deceased, and the Resoluti on was accepted up on Mo tion
of !l lder man Smit'1 wick, s ec ond ed by Aldernman Alford, and al l members
voted in the affirmative.
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He also read a Resolution of respect in honor of former employee,
Mitchell Hap;gard, deceased, and the Resolution was accepted upon Mot:i.on
of Alderman Alford, seconded by Alderman Hill and all members voted in
the af.firmattve. Copies of said Resolutions will be presented to the
families of the resp8ctive employees.
Mayor Harden reported that after several years effort to secure·a Revenue
offi~ for Jacksonville,· that assurance has been given that a permanent R.evenue
office will be established in Jacksonville. He stated temporary space for the
office will be needed, and that the office may not be set up until
February 1, but that auto licenses will again be sold at Union Hall during
January. Various locations for the·Revenne office such as Youth Center,
Police & Court Building office and the office · formerly occupied by the
Bart Gray Healty Company on 1~Test Main were discussed and it was agreed to
contact Mr. Gray for t.he co~!:, of renting the building formerly occupied
by his company.
I ~" City \"-Mayor Harden invie~ed council members and /wives to attend the/Christmas
Party,,~ecember 17th at Pacetti's.
Financial Report for November, 1965 for City of Jacksonville General and
Street Funds was presented.
A letter from City Engineer George to water consumers on MilitA-ry Road
explaining a few problems of water pressure, etc., existing there was
presented.
There being no further business to transact, it w~~ to adjourn.
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