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ORDINANCES 1969
ORDINANCE NUMBER 210----ADOPTED FEBRUARY 6, 1969----PAGE 121
An ordinance, amending Ordinance Number 208 t:o allow the sale of caps for
use in cap pistols; declaring an emergency to exist and for other purposes.
ORDINANCE NUMBER 211----ADOPTED MARCH 6, 1969----PAGE 129
An ordinance, amending Ordinance Number 43, dated August 13, 1953, to provide
for an increase in water connect and dis-connect charges; declaring an
emergency to exist and for other purposes.
ORDINANCE NUMBER 212----ADOPTED MARCH 6, 1969----PAGE 132
An ordinance regulating solicitors, peddlers, hawkers, inHnerant merchants
or transient vendors of merchandise in the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas;
declaring it to be a ' nuisance for those engaging· in such pursuits to go in
or upon private residences between the hours of 6:00 p:m., and 6:00 a.m.,
without having been requested' or invited to do so; providing penalties for
the violation thereof; repealing ·a.n -ordinances in conflict herewith declaring
an emergency to exist and for other purposes.
ORDINANCE NUMBER 213----ADOPTED APRIL 17, 1969~---PAGE 14~
An ordinance regulating the location, height, number of stories, bulk,
and size of buildings and other structures the sizes of yards and other open
spaces; lot coverge density and distribution of population; off-street parking
and loading facilities; and the uses of buildings, structures, and land for
business, industry, residence and other purposes in the City of Jacksonville,
Arkansas; and for said purposes to divide the City of jacksonville into dis-
tricts, of compatible uses, for large scale unified -development, for eliminat!lo.n
of uses not in confl!Yrmance with provisions of this ordinance, and for
such other matters as are necessary to the healt:h, safety, and general welfare
of the City of Jacksonville; and for said pu~oses to divide the City of
Jacksonville; into districts of such number, shp.pe arid area as may be deemed
best suited to carry out these regulations, to prescribe penalties for the
violation of its provisions; and to prescribe for its enforcement.
ORDINANCE NUMBER 214----ADOPTED JUNE 19, 1969----PAGE 163
An ordinance amending Ordinance Number 150, declaring an emergency to exist and
for other purposes.
ORDINANCE NUMBER 215----ADOPTED AUGUST 7, 1969----PAGE 178
An ordinance for the puppose of levying five-mills, one-half mill, one-
half mill, and five mills, totaling eleven mills tax against personal and
real property within the corporate leimits of the City of Jacksonville,
Arkansas; for the purpose of suspending three and one-half mills tax for
industrial development bonds for the year 1969; for the purpose of
suspending three and one-half mills tax for industrial development bonds for
the year 1969; for the purpose of effecting certification to the County Clerk
of Pulaski Count of the tax levied; prescribing other matters p&tainging
thereto; and declaring an emergency.
ORDINANCE NUMBER 216----ADOPTED OCTOBER 2, 1969----PAGE 188
An ordinance authorizing a lease and agreement by and between the City of
Jacksonville, Arkansas, as Lessor, and Hamlin Products, Inc. as lessee,
in substantially the form and with substantially the contents set forth in and
made a part of this ordinance; authorizing the execution and delivery of said
lease and agreement by the mayor and city clerk for and on behalf of the
City; prescribing other matters pertainigg thereto; and declaring an
emergency.
ORDINANCE NUMBER 217----ADOPTED NOVEMBER 20, 1969----PAGE 197
An ordinance authorizing anwater purchase contract and contract for service
and maintenance of water system by and between the City of Jacksonville,
Arkansas, and the Valentine-Dick Jeter Water Users Association, a non-profit
corporation, in substantially the form and with substantially the contents
s et forth in and made a part of this orainance; authorizing the execution
and delivery of said contracts by the Mayor and City Clerk for and on behalf
of the City; prescribing other matters pertaining thereto; and declarmng an
emergency.
ORDINANCE NUMBER 218----ADOPTED NOJVE t!IB.ER':-1 .26, 1969----PAGE 201
An ordinance to amend Section 3, Parts A and B of Ordinance Number 159, an
ordinance providing requirements 'in issuing building permits; repealing con-
flicting ordinances; declaring an emergency to exist; and for other purposes.
ORDINANCE NUMBER 219----ADOPTED NOVEMBER 26, 1969----PAGE 202
Amendment NUn1ber 2 to Ordinance Number 24. An ordinance amending Section 1,
Paragraph 1, of Ordinance Number 24, and ordinance for the purpose of establishing
a license fee for dogs within the City of Jacksonville; voiding an annual
license fee of one dollar ($1.00) and setting an annual license fee of
two and 501100 ($2.50) dollars per dog and providing a fee of one and 25/100
($1.25) dollars for license purchased after July 1; and for other purposes.
ORDINANCE NUMBER 220----ADOPTED NOVEMBER 26, 1969----PAGE 202
An amendment of Ordinance Number 32, Section 4, applications, permits, part
B, an ordinance creating 'the office or plumbing inspectlb«;~ go~erriirig . the
construction, installation arid in~pectiori of plumbing: prescribing other mat-
ters relating thereto; and declaring an emergency.
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ORDINANCE NUMBER 221----ADOPTED NOVEMBER 26, 1969----PAGE 203
An ordinance for the purpose of levying a privilege tax and a gross receipts tax on
the sale or dispensation of alcoholic beverages withing the city limits of the
City of Jacksonville, Arkansas~ declaring an emergency to exist, and for other
purposes.
ORDINANCE NUMBER 222----ADOPTED NOVEMBER 26, 1969----PAGE 204
Amendment Number 5 to Ordinance Number 25. An ordinance amending Ordinance
Number 25, Section 3, portions of paragraphs A through X inclusive, an
ordinance establishing an annual-privilege license tax for various business
occupations, and professions within the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas, pro-
viding for the amount thereof; declaring an emergency; and for other pur-
poses, deleting Sectionl and 2 Stock Tax, A. Definitions, and providing for
a square foot charge to replace stock tax, deleting Section 6, engaging in
more than one business and adding a charge for each such business, occupation
or profession and for other purposes.
ORDINANCE NUMBER 223----ADOPTED DECEMBER 18, 1969----PAGE 209
An ordinance adopting a budget for the year of 1970; making an appropriation
for the operations of ·the various depar~~ents of the City Government for the
purchase of materials, supplies, equipment and services; providing for an
emergency; and for other pupposes.
ORDINANCE NUMBER 224----ADOPTED DECEMBER 18, 1969----PAGE 210
An ordinance amending Ordinance Number 135, dated June ·~7, · 1969, to clarify.
procedure for enforcement of the "Dog-Leash'' law, declatiu~nfi;n emergency and
for other purposes.
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RESOLUTIONS 1969
RESOLUTION NUMBER 104-69----ADOPTED JANYARY 2, 1969----PAGE 112
A resolution of assurance to the commission on Crime and Law Enforcement
of the state of Arkansas of the interest and desire of the City of Jacksonville
to participate in the comprehensive state wide law enforcement plan for
Arkansas as provided for under the Federal Omnibus Crime Control and
Safe Streets Act of 1968; and for other purposes.
RESOLUTION NUMBER 105-69----ADOPTED JANUARY 16, 1969----PAGE 117
A resolution approving a wage schedule for employees in the fire and police
departments.
RESOLUTION NUMBER 106-69----ADOPTED APRIL 3,1969----PAGE 141
A resolution accepting an easement for purposes of public roads in the City
of Jacksonville, Arkansas; declaring an emergency and for all other purposes.
RESOLUTION NUMBER 107-69----ADOPTED JUNE 19,1969----PAGE 164
A resolution approving a wage schedule for employees in the fire and police
departments.
RESOLUTION NUMBER 108-69----ADOPTED JUNE 19, 1969----PAGE 164
A resolution authorizing the mayor and city clerk to execute an agreement with
Missouri Pacific Railroad Company in connection with City of Jacksonville's
request for a public road crossing, deSignated as "Loop Road" situated at
Mile Post 330-25 North of Jacksonville, Arkansas.
RESOLUTION NUMBER 109-69----ADOPTED OCTOBER 16, 1969----PAGE 192
A resolution of the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas, ap-
proving participation of the city in an interlocal cooperation agreement
and in connection therewith ·membership in metroplan, a corporation not for
profit, with Pulaski County, the cities of Little Rock, North Little Rock,
Sherwood, Cammack Village, Benton, Bryant, and Alexander, and other public
agencies in central Arkansas.
RESOLUTION NUMBER 110-69----ADOPTED NOVEMBER 6, 1969----PAGE 194
A resolution authoriZing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement
with Missouri PaCific Ra:Uroad Company in connection with the opening of
South James Street across the Missouri Paci fice Ririlroad' s ·• tract and Right-
of-way, in which the City of Jacks'onville has requested railroad to furnish
and install plank and asphalt crossing, cross back signs and whistle posts
at the proposed crossing in Jacksonville, Pulaski County, Arkansas, and City
of Jacksonville has further offered to reimburse railroad for the expense of the
foregoing.
RESOLUTION NUMBER 111-69----ADOPTED DECEMBER 18, 1969----PAGE 208
A resolution authorizing classification and monthly salary of the Jacksonville
Water and Sewer Department for the fiscal year December 1, 1969 to
December 1, 1970.
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COUNCIL MEETING
J aJiluary 2, 1969
The City Ceuncil .. f the City ef J acksenville met Thur~jay, J a.nuary 2, 1969,
at 7:30 P. M., at Municipal Builiin~ fer the re~lar meetin~. Meetin1 was
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callei te •rier--.y 1-tay•r Haraen,presiain~ efficer, ana Prayer -.y Al-.erman S•rrells.
On Rell Call the fellewing mem-.ers were present as their names were calle•:
Alaermen: Al-.ersen, Hill, Lehman, Serrells, Heneycutt an• Smith. Pres~nt: 6,
a•sent:O, a querum was aeclarea. Alse present were: Mayer Haraen, Clerk Avants,
City Atterney Rice, Bill Tayler, Aamn~ assistant, ana Hewar• Dunn, LRAFB
Fire Chief.
Minutes ef Re~lar Meetin~ ef Decem-.er 5th ana Special Meetinr, ef Decem-.er 11,
1968, were presentea fer etuay ana later a"(ll:preval.
Cerreatiens er aaiitiens te Minutes ef Regular Meeting ef Nevem-.er 21, 1968,
which were presentea at Re~lar Meetinc ef Decem-.er 5, 1968, were the next
eraer ef •usinese ani after ne cerrectiena er aatitiens were presentea,
Mayer Haraen •eolarea the Minutes apprevea as written ana presentea.
· aaa its eitizaas
Mayer Haraeu enumeratea seme ef the accemplishments ef the city/auri•c
1968 which he terme• as a 11 De it Year 11 as fellew11
Citizens ef Jacksenville vetea everwhelmingly fer a 5 mill capital imprevement
•ena issue.
A 50 ••• meiern hespital, witheut inae•teaness, is new in Jacksenville, ana
plans aro ••inc ara!tea fer expaneien ef this unit te meet aeman••·
The new li8rary, of 10,000 sq. ft., will open in the early part of 1969.
! ~ew fire station, o» the east side~ will open in early 1969, and four
new f~remea haTe •een added to the staff. Two new fire frucks were p~ch~se~.
At this time, there is an o,tion on a Fieee of property for the Recreation
Center. An application has •ee~ filed with B. 0. R. for federal funds to
help in financin~ the 6enter and a swimming p9ol; which we ho'e to haTe
completed •Y summer.
The Boy's Clu• hae a director, and a program ~oin~ in temporary quarters.
rt hae a 50 year lease on property, for a new •uildinr;, and will pro8ably
te funded •Y United Fund in 1969.
A new zoning ordinance is forthcoming in the early part of 1969.
Several ~ew industries have •een located in our. city and several have had
expansion programs. New •uildia~s haTe teen constructed and new •usinesses
have opened.
New churches were Built and expansions were made om several older ones.
~ew civic clu•s have •een organized.
New Motels have •een •uilt and expansiofts o• the old oBes.
The newspaper has also •een expanded.
In the discussion, Mayor Harden said that auilding a swimming pool was hi~h
on the priority list for 1969 and it is hoped to have one in operation •Y Summer.
He also mentioned that several small things had IDeen done that is not on the list
such as securing bus service for pick up of children in New Town, runnin~ water
lines, setting fire hydrants, 8uildinc vault at City Hall, street and drainage
work, and praised the Council for foresightedness in purchasiR.g 50 acres of
land ~everal years ai!!;O that is not ltei.ng used for sewer improvements.
Hfl! a..lso mentioned that the United Community Christmas effort this year was
'tl're Dest ill years.
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January 2, 1969
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After disouseioa, whea all council mem•ers expressed themselves as bei•c
J'roud of the accom]'Jlishments made in 1968, Mayor Hardem presented the
following reconnnendation.e for -~lae year of 1969:
FIRE DEPARTMENT
.Raise rating to fifth class
Cross water limes -more fire plugs -etc.
PARKS & RECREATION
Try purchase additional land -if funds Decome available throu~h BOR and HUD.
Establish more neighborhood 'arks and ~lay areas
Develo~ lake in Dupree Park for children.
Stock lake with fish.
Build wharves.
Establish safety precautions.
STREET DEPARTMENT
Open South James into Main and North James
Ligkts~ Main and James Streets.
Open South James to Hwy. 67.
Open Redmond Road and North Bailey to Freeway
Railroad Crossing; Loop Road at railroad.
Linda Lane -widen to 4 lases and curb and gutter.
Overall.drainage im~rovement•
WATER DEPARTMENT
Esta•lish a cut-on and cut -off fee
ReYise plumbing fees
Beautifieation program
Gas Rates: Uniform -throughout city.
fin discussion of widening Linda Lane, Mayor Harden stated that it is im,erative to get this work done before the new High School o~ens as it
will be a congested area and it was agreed to send an engineer to Linda' Lane
and start eurb and gUtter work there. He mentioned that after school open•,
it may De necessary to widea Madden Road to four lanes.
When ~sked if any council mem•er had additional recommendations to add,
Alderman Lehman said that after receiving several requests from citizens,
that he would like to have an amendment added to Ordinance 208 11 Prohi'ltitin~~:
Sale :..nd Shootinc of Fireworks 11 to exclude -caps for cap -pistol•, and
after discussion, it was a~reed without votin~, that the city attorney draft
an amendmeat to Ordinanee 208, Section I, and delete 11 cayts for CaJt pistols."
Mayor H;,.rdell reported that. Arkansas Su}Dreme Court Jul!ltioe Frank Holt adminbtered
the oath of offiee at Police and Court Buildin~ at 11:00 A. M., J•muary let to
the followin~~: officiall!l: Nunici~al Judge, Reed Williamson~ Aldermen! W. M. Albersolll, Jr.
Rollert G. Hill, Leon Sorrells, Wm. Lehman, O.<Jco Honeycutt and J. Dou~ Smith
and City Treasurer, John Rich.
Mr. Jim Wooley and several mem•ers of the Band Booeter Clu• were preeent and
Mr. Wooley ~19oke on behalf of the Glu8 and. stated they had •een tryin~ to
secure a porta•le 8uildin~, which is availa•le, foruse of the 8al'ld. He
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Jantiar:r 2, 1969
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ex~lained that three ~roupe are mow practicin, in the ~resent auildimg and
that many are dropping out of the aand due to crowded conditions. He
mentioned the auildin~ is low and 24 ft. wide and that he had meen informed
it could ae trane~orted to Jacksonville without difficulty, however, tke
Clua has aeen unsuccesmful in oatainiag a permit from Mr. LeRoy Gattin,
Supt. of Pulaski County School Board, for. the auild~ng, amd aeked the
assistance of Mayor Harden and the Council to oataia this permit.
Mrs. Ruby Baird, memaer of the Ba nd Booster Clua, stated she had talked
to Mr.Ford McReynolds, Princi~al, and that he ie familar with the ,roalern•
After discu~eion, Mayor Harden assUred the group he would contact Mr. Gattia
immediately to try to help oatain the permit for tr.As,ortinc the auildin~,
and commended the group for havin, concerm fo~ tfie childrea and taking
the imterest to come to the council to make this request.
Mayor Harden introduced Mr. Bill Frey, local mana,er for Arkansas Power
and Li~ht Co.,and welcomed him to Jacksonville. Mr. Frey. stated he
appreciated the opportunity to live and work in Jacksonville and offered
his services if Deeded.
On Motion of Alderma~ Alaerson; seconded ay Alderman Hill and all memaers
voting ia the affirmative, that aank a alanees, current accounts payaale ia
the sUJn of $3,783.31 ae-accepted and app roved for -FJayment for Jacksonville
~vater & Sewer Department. Mayor Harden called attention to 1;,he De:preeiation
Fund balance of $13,050.33 and sta ted that 2 pick-u' trucks, costing $3,233.58,
had aeen purchased from Harold 'Gwatney Chevrolet Company, out of this fund,
leaving a ~alance of approximately $10,000. He pointed to the need for one
new addirt' machine and a new copy machine, whick can ae ~urehased from the
depreciation fund. He stated that the two old copy machines now im use caa
ae traded in ori the cost of the new machine, which is estimated to cost
$1,300·.00. After discu.msion, Alderman Sorrells moved, seconded •Y Aldermam
Honeycutt to authorize the purchase of one adding machime aad oae co~y
machine to ae paid from the DepreciatioR Fund. Motion a}_!)proved ay voioe
vote.
Poliee Department ·report for DecemDer 1968 reflected 278 cases erou~ht aefore
the Municipal Court · and total cash from fines, forfeitures and payments om
previou~ vines am $7,647.74. · ·
Poliee Department report of 1968 Summary reflected 3,594 ea1e1 arou,ht
Defore municipal court, a.d fines assessed at $98,406.83.
Mayor HardeR reported that Frank Neely of New Town, ·and a civiliam employee
at LRAFB, scored the hi~hest ~rade oa a recent civil service examinatioa
for patrolmaa, an.d that he hlad aeen cleared for the posi~ion. He said th.at
Neely had aeen assir.ned a car partner and o~her officers w~re tryin~ to
help him witl:l preliminaries aefore reportin, for work, whea he decided not
to accept tke position. He said that Neely would have aeen the city'~ first
n.ecro policemaJJ. mad me accepted the position, and emphasized that it was
ay hb (Neely'e)Olfl. choice that he declined the :p~~osition.
Fire Department report for Decemaer reflected response to 21 alarms with
estimated fire loss as $100.00. Mayor 'Harden commented that he had talked to
the contractor of the new fire station OR Grah~ Road and that he had aeeR
experieneia~ laaor proDlems~ 8ut felt the station will ae completed soon.
Mayor H~.rden eaid the street will have to ae opened aeside the Fire Station
and le~din~ to the Boy's Clua site s oon and curb and ~utter installed. He men~ioD6d that mem•ers of the Boye Clua are to furnish a name for the
new 1treet.
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January 2, 1969
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Im Stre~t Department diseussi~n, Mayor Harden reported that street crews
are maintainiRI streets and o~faniR ' out ditches and cUlverts.
Mr. John Harrin1ton of Metroplan was present ~nd explained the procedure
f~rt*hestity to participate with the Commission of Crime and Law enforcement
o e ate of Arkansas in a comprehensive state wide law enforcement ~laA
for Arkansas as ,rovided for under the Federal Omni8u! Crime Control ana
Safe Street• Act of 1968. He e;K}tlained that money is ·availa•le to the
states, if pl.iuani:AI is done, that. "f.i-11 assist in construction of facilitie~,
jails,· etc~, tra.ini~~ of police, . etc., and that MetrQplaR hu •een asked to
undertake the plan for Pulaski. Gounty, and that it will entail n.o costs to
the City. After discussion, 11 A RESOLUTION OF ASSURANCE TO . THE CO~USSION
ON CRIME AND LAW ENFORGEMEN+' QF THE . STATE OF ARKANSAS OF THE , !NTEREST
AND DESIRE OF THE CITY OF .JACKSONVILLE TO PARTICIPATE IN TilE COMPREHENSIVE
STATE WIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT PLAN FOR ARKANSAS AS PROVIDED FOR UNDER THE
FEDERAL OMNIBUS CRIME CON'J,'ROL AND SAFE , STREETS ACT OJ;<' .:1.9.68; A.ND .fOR
OTHER PURP,9SES 11 was introduced. AldermaR Sorrells moved, seconded •:r
Alderman Hill that tae Resolution •e read. Roll Call: ;.nd the. followin~
voted aye: Aldermen: Honeycutt, Sorrells, Alberson, Lehman, Smith and
Hill, and the followin~ voted nay: None. 6 ayes, no nays, Resolution
read in 1'-ts entirety •y Cl~rkAvantas •. Alderman Al'Berson moved, seconded
•Y Aldermam Sorrells that the Resoluti1o.n •e approyed and adopt~d this
2nd day of January, 1969,. and ~um-~red 104~69. Roll Call: and the
folloldri« vot.ed aye: Aldermen: Hili, Smith, Lehman, Al'•erson, Sorrells
and Honeycutt, and the folloldn~ voted nay: none.
Mayor 'Harden reported ~o recommendations have !teen received from the Plannin.,
Commissi6n and he had leen informed, the zonin~ ordinance may me ready for
presentation at next council meetin~. .
Mayor Harden re-appoin.ted Dou, Wilkinson and Cleo Cavender, whose ~SFW8 ar~
expirinc, as memlers of the Pl~nnin~ Commission, for a term of three years
and ap,ointed Richard Adair as a m~mlter of the Planning Commission, for
a term of three years, to replli!-ce Wm. Lehman, who expressed a desirennot
to be re-appointed. Mayor Harden and Alderman Lehman commended the Planniac
Commission for the work they are doinc and also commended Mr. John Harrin~ton
of Metroplan for the assistance he ~ave the Commission.
Alderman Sorrells moved, seconded •y Alderman Hill to confirm the a~pointment
of Mayor Harden of Richard Adair as a mem•er of the Plannin~ Commission
and the re-appointment of Dou, Wilkinson and Cleo Cavender as memlers of
the Plannin~ Commission, a aid terms . ,to •e three years. MotiQn a,.,,roved 8y
voice vote.
In Park and Recreation discussion, Mayor Har4en repor~ed the Director is
out of town, and reco~nized 'Mr. Howard Dunn., a mem.er of Park & Recreation
Commission. Mayor Harden eommended the work of Park & Recre».tion Commission
and expressed re~ret that the council wa8 una.le to ap}trOpriate the sum
requested •Y the commission for their 1969 Bud~et. Mayor Harden requested
that a salary sehedule and revised Bud~et for Park & Recreation lte
furnished him, when availa•le.
COUNCIL MEETING
January 2, 1969
Pa~e 5.
Mayor Harden reminded that the a,pointment for ViQe-Mayor was up and that
he was presentin~ it for the Council'~ con~ideration. In the discussion,
Alderman Hill was commended for the exceptionally good jo• he has done WRile
mervin~ in the Mayor's a•sence as Vice-Mayor, and it was felt that the
appointee should •e one who is in town daily and avai la•le. After discussion,
it was the ,eneral consensus that each alderman serve two months of the
year as Vice-Mayor, and to try this method for one year. Alderman Honeyeutt
moved, seconded •y Alderman Smith that each Alderman serve as Vice-Mayor
for a period of two months and should it •e impossi•le for the desi«nated
alderman to serve, that Alderman Hill automatically serve in his stead, and
that this plan •e in effeet for oae year. Motion approved •Y voice vote.
It was decided that the terms of the Aldermen to serve as Vice-Mayor
-.e as followa :
January-Fe-.ruary
March-April
May-June
July-Auttuat
Septem-.er-Octo-.er
Novem-.er-Decem-.er
Alderman Al-.erso•
Aldermat:l Hill
Alderman Sorrell•
Alderman Lehman
AldermaR Smith
Alderman Honeycutt
Mayor Harden reeocnized Mrs. Osee Honeycutt and Otis Stewart as visitors
and invited them to come a~ain.
There •ein« no further •usiness to transact, it was moved to adjourn.
APPROVED: hi II Harden, Mayor Jo , •
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COUNCIL MEETING
January 16, 1969
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, January 16, 1969,
at 7:30 P. M., at Municipal Building, for the regular meeting. Meeting was
called to order by Mayor Harden, presiding officer, arid opening Prayer by
Alderman Honeycutt.
On Roll Call the following members were present as their names were called:
Aldermen: Honeycutt, Sorrells, Lehman, Alberson; Smith and Hill. Present: 6,
absent: 0, a quorum was declared. Also present were Mayor Harden, Clerk Avants,
City Attorney Rice, and Bill Taylor, Administrative Assistant.
Copies of Minutes of Regular Meeting of January 2, 1969 were presented for
study and later approval.
Corrections or additions to Minutes mf Regular Meeting of December 5th and
Special Meeting of December 11, 1968, which were presented January 2, 1969
were the next order of business and after no corrections or additions were
presented, Mayor Harden declared the Minutes approved as written and presented.
On Motion of Alderman Hill, seconded by Alderman Sorrells and all members
voting in the affirmative that bank balances, current accounts payable in
the sum of $7,425.71 be accepted and approved for payment for Jacksonville
Water and Sewer Department.
Mayor Harden reported there is a delay in the work on the new sewer
research pond due to trouble in obtaining the size of pipe required and
said operations may have to be suspended until the pipe can be obtained.
He stated the laboratory equipment is in and has been sent to Dr. Sidwell.
In Water Department discussion, Mayor Harden stated the 1968 audit report
of the Water and Sewer Department is about complete and will probably be
presented at next council meeting. He also mentioned that the council
needs to have a meeting to discuss placing of water lines and installation of fire hydrants. '
In Police Department discussion, Mayor Harden reported that nothing has been
heard concerning the arrival of the new police cars. He also mentioned that
the two patrolmen recently hired are attending the Police Academy at Camden.
Fire Chief Schmitt presented copies of the annual report of the Jacksonville
Fire Department for the year ended Dec. 31, 1968, which reflected in part:
(1) Fire loss: $64,700.00 which is a decrease of $78,945.00 from the year
of 1967. Response to 204 alarms, which is a decrease of 18 alarms in 1968.
Chief Schmitt presented the following recommendations (1) Water Department
records and plans be improved. (2) Mains and hydrants be extended into all
built up sections of city (3)-that additional fire hydrants be installed
in the bDsiness district on West Main (4) all valves should be inspected and
serviced at least annually (5) install valves on the 12" main in Military
Road on both sides of the new l6'' main in Southeastern Ave., (6) that an
additional main be installed so as to increase the fire flow in business
district along Main Street. Recommendations for operation of the Fmre
Department were also included in the report.
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Mayor Harden mentioned that he would like to have a meeting soon with
theCouncil to discuss street needs and drainage projects to be undertaken
in the 1969 Street Program.
Mayor Harden stated that since it was agreed to widen Linda Lane to four
lanes that Tommy Bond, engineer, has been doing the engineering work
necessary to begin the project, and that he would obtain an estimate of
the approximate cost ofthis project.
It was reported the Planning Commission has not had an official meeting and
had no recommendations to present, that they are still working to get the
proposed zoning ordinance ready for presentation. In discussing the new
zoning ordinance, Mayor Harden stated that one of the provisions is that
no additional permits will be issued for locating service stations on
Main Street, nor will a new permit be issued if the station moves off
Main Street.
A letter of resignation from Odes Goodsell, as a member of the Planning
Commission was read, and after discussion, in which Mr. Goodsell was
commended for his work with the Pl:anning Commission, Alderman Sorrells
moved, seconded by Alderman Alberson to accept the resignation of
Odes Goodsell as a member of the Planning Commission, whose term expires
January 1, 1970. Motion approved by voice vote. Mayor Harden appointed
James Peacock as a member of the Planning Commission to serve the unexpired
term of Odes Goodsell. Alderman Sorrells moved, seconded by Alderman Hill
to confirm the .appointment of Mayor Harden of James Peacock as a member
of the Planning Commission, to serve the unexpired term of Odes Goodsell.
Motion approved by voice vote.
An attendance. participation report for Park & Recreation Commission was
presented which reflected in part: that 9,023 participated in the 1968
Recreation program or an -increase of 85% participation over 1967. The amount
of money spent in the Recreation and Park areas was $37,057.00 or less than
$1.75 per person was spent on recreation for the citizens of Jacksonville.
The report was accepted and filed.
Mayor Harden stressed the need to build a swimming pool this year and stated
that our application for a Federal grant is now in Atlanta for evaluation.
He stated that Dick Huqk, Recreational Director, is trying to get in touch
with the Atlanta office to ascertain if they will participate in this project.
He also said that if the Government will not participate, he felt that it
will be necessary to use some of the $118,000 ~n deposit from the Capital
Improvement Bond sale to build a swimming pool as he felt this is due the
citizens of Jacksonville.
Ambulance service report for December, 1968 reflected receipts as
$4,647.46 and disbursements as $3,806.06 with balance as of December 31
as $841.40.
An agreement with the Pulaski-Perry Regional Library Board and the City
Council of the City of Jacksonville, as authorized and provided for by
provisions of Sec. #9 of Act 244 of the Acts of Arkansas 1927 for library
service was presented. After discussion, Alderman Hill moved, seconded
by Alderman Lehman that Mayor Harden be authorized, as the agent of the city, to execute the agreement with the Pulaski-Perry Regional Library ~oard.
Motion approved by voice vote.
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January 16, 1969
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Mayor Harden in reporting on the progress of the new library, stated
that approximately 90% of the carpet has been layed, and that the shelving and
furniture will be installed soon. He also stated the architect is to furnish
a landscape plan for use of the Garden Club members, and that he would like
to have everything complete before having the dedication service and
mentioned he thought about two weeks additional time will be required •
He stated he would contact Mr. Wilbur Mills to obtain a date acceptable
to him for the dedication.
A rtRESOLUTION APPROVING A WAGE SCHEDULE FOR EMPLOYEES IN THE FIRE AND
POLICE DEPARTMENTS" was presented. Alderman Alberson moved, seconded by
Alderman Lehman that the Resolution be read. Roll Call: and the following
voted aye: Aldermen: Hill, Smith, Lehman, Alberson, Sorrells and Honeycutt
and the following voted nay: none. Mayor Harden read the Resolution in
its entirety. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman that the
Resolution be approved and adopted and that the pay schedule be made
retroactive to January 1, 1969. Roll Call: arid the foll~wing voted aye:
Aldermen: Honeycutt, Sorrells, Alberson, Lehman, Smith and Hill, and
the following voted nay: none. RESOLUTION APPROVED AND ADOPTED
AND NUMBERED 105-69.
Mr. Pearl and Mr. Gray, residents of Toneyville appeared before the
Council and presented a protest to any annexation of Taneyville to the
City of Jacksonville. Mr. Pearl acted as spokesman and stated a petition
with approximately 40 signatures of property owners in the area who
oppose annexation had been obtained. Mayor Harden stated a petition
had been received by the Council last year from several property owners
in Toneyville who sought annexation and that the matter had been placed
under advisement. He assured them that no action would be taken by the
city unless it was agreeable with all concerned and that before any
annexation proceedings were begun, a public hearing will be held.
Mr. Ed Schmitt was present and again called attention to the size of
tile placed in a ditch near his property and said it is inadequate for
drainage. Mayor Harden asked Alderman Lehman and Sorrells to meet with
Mr. Schmitt and inspect th.e tile in question and present recommendations.
City Attorney Rice stated the amendment to the firecracker ordinance allowing
use of cap pistols will be presented at next council meeting.
Alderman Hill discussed the need for purchase of a fourth unit sanitation
truck and in the discussion of the kind of truck to purchase, Alderman Lehman
stated he did not favor the purchase of another Pac-Mor unit similar to
the kind now being used, but would like to consider buying a rear-end
loading type of packer. It was pointed out that more hydraulic equipment
is involved in a rear-end loader which might create expensive repairs,
but that it would be easier on the men in loading the truck. After
discussion, it was the general consensus that estimates be obtained
on the different trucks and a decision be made later.
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Mayor Harden stated the Legislature will be in session on Monday and
that he will be out of. the of:f'ice some in order to attend some of' . the
sessions in an ef'f'ort to help obtain some help f'or the cities and
urged anyone who could t<:> attend the sessions.
There being no f'urther business to transact, it was moved to adjourn.
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February 6, 1969
The City Council of the City of.Jacksonville met Thursday, February 6, 1969,
at 7:30 P. M., at Municipal Building for the regular meeting. Meeting w~s
called to order by Mayor Har~en, presiding off~cer, and opening Prayer by
Rev. Herbert Joyner.
On Roll Call the. following members were present as their names were called:
Aldermen: Honeycutt, Sorrells, Lehman, Alberson, &nith and Hill. Present:6,
absent: o, a quorum was declared. Also present were: Mayor Harden, Clerk
Avants, City Attorney Rice, William Taylor, Admn. Asst., and Gerald Hamm,
Supt. of Sanitation Department.
Copies of Minutes of Regular Meeting of January 16 were presented for study
and later approval.
Corrections or additions to Minutes of Hegular Meeting of January 2, 1969,
which were presented January 16, 1969, were the next order of business,
and after no corrections or additions were presented, Mayor Harden declared
the Minutes approved as written and presented.
Mr. Russell Brown, CPA, presented a summary of the 1968 audit of Jacksonville
Water & Sewer Department operations, which reflected a total of $296,193.)0
in sales, and placed a value on the system at $2,166,621.)2. 'Mayor Harden
commented that the Water Company began in 1954.wfth $95,000 investment and has
grown into a two million dollar asset. After discussion, Alderman Alberson
moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that the 1968 Audit report of Jacksonville
Water & Sewer Department operations be accepted and filed. Motion approved
by voice vote.
On Motion of Alderman Sorrells, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt and all
members voting in the affirmative that bank balances, current accounts
payable in the sum of $5,135.49 be accepted and approved for payment for
Jacksonville Water & Sewer Department. Mayor Harden called attention to
the balance ·Of $104,280.11 Special Research and Development Fund and
explained the fund is to be used on the West Sewer facility improvements
and stated the pontoons have been delivered for the aeration equipment
and the delay now is in securing the 18 1 cast iron pipe.
Mayor Harden again recommended that an Ordinance be approved setting the cut-
off fee for delinquent water and sewer bills at $3.00 instead of $1.00,
pointing out that this amount is insufficient for the work involved.
Police Department feport for January, 1969, reflects 506 cases processed
before the Municipal Court and total cash from fines, forfeitures and
payments on previous fines as $14,801.97.
Mayor Harden read a letter from Col. Geo. v. Armstrong of Arkansas Law
Enforcement Training Academy, addressed to Chief Myron Traylor, stating
in part:
"Sergeamt Harold Thompson was selected as the outstanding academy
student of 1968.11 nHe completed with 4 additional officers chosen as
outstanding men and was picked by a three man Board."
nsgt. Thompson will receive a $100.00 Saving Bond and plaque."
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Another letter addressed to Chief Traylor by Col. Armstrong stated in
part: "For your information, both of your men (Ray McNary and Morris
Gattis) did quite.well and officer Gattis will be right up near the
top of the class when the final gradings are computed."
Mayor Harden commented that this is the second time a Jacksonville Police
officer has won the statewide Law Enforcement Training Academy's distincttvee
graduate of the year honor, and that he was very proud of Sgt. Thompson's
achievement.
Mayor Harden said that Frank Neely, a civilian employee at LRAFB had
asked to ~ppear before the Council and discuss the circumstances
surrounding his refusal to accept a position of patrolman offered
him by the city of Jacksonville Police Department.
Mr. Neely protested the contents of a newspaper article concerning his
not accepting the position and insisted that the incident did not
prove the city does not practice discrimination as set forth in the article.
He repeatedly said that he refused the position for personal reasons only,
but did not elaborate. Mayor Harden said the city is not trying to rtprove"
anything, that if a person is hired, he is hired on his qualifications,
regardless of creed or color, and reminded that several negro people are
no1o1 on the city payroll to which Mr. Neely remarked 11you do have a lot
of negro people, but not working in the offices.11 He reiterated that he was
before the Council to .defend himself and did not want his actions brought
up against someone else who might follow him when seeking employment,
and Mayor Harden and the Council said this incident would have no bearing
on future applicants. In connection with this matter, Alderman Lehman
explained that he previously commented that he did not understand why
anyone would quit a good 8 hour job for one where he would be on·call
24 hrs. and had merely asked for information.
Fire Department report for January reflected response to 25 alarms with
estimated fire loss as $7,400.00.
It was reported the East side Fire Station on Graham Road is progressing
slowly and the glass is now being installed in the building. Tommy Bond,
Engineer, presented drawings showing a proposed street from Graham Road
up to Boy's Club property which will be adjacent to the gas line easement,
and will be curbed and guttered and will have a 30 ft. radius to turn.
It was generally agreed on the location of the street as presented by
Mr. Bond, and Mayor Harden stated the street will be staked and the
curb and gutter work begun. He said it is hoped to have the blacktopping
completed by the time the building is completed.
In Street Department discussion, Mayor Harden stated that consideration should
be given to a proposal made by the International Paper Company, who has
a plant at Camden, and has purchased property in the rear of the city
warehouse in Jacksonville, and will use the site for purchase of pulp wood.
He said the one problem is that the road leading to the site has only a
40 ft. right-of-way due to Air Force Base and city sewage line easements.
He explained the city ordianance requires a minimum of 50 feet right-of-way
and after discussion, Alderman Lehman moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to
waive the 50 ft. roadway minimum to 40 feet for this road, and to authorize
engineering, grading and graveling of the roadway, provided International
Paper Company reimburses the cost of the gravel to the city. Motion
approved by voice vote.
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Mayor Harden stated he had asked the Pulaski County School Board to
donate a 15ft. easement approximately 1/4 mile along Linda Lane to
provide a 65 ft. right-of-way for the street. He explained the school
fronts on Linda Lane and if the School Board grants his request for the
15 ft. it will not be necessary for homeowners to remove trees and
shrubbery along the right-of-way, and with the 50 ft. the city is
dedicating, plus 15 feet from the school district, it will afford space
for sidewalks. He said this matter is on the agenda for the Board Meeting
to be held soon.
Alderman Sorrells and Lehman reported they had inspected the tile
.in the ditch near Mr. Ed Schmitt's property, at his request, and
recommended that a larger tile be placed there to help the drainage
problem existing there.
Mayor Harden announced the City Council met with the Planning Commission
to review the Zoning Ordinance, and that five of the 59 pages of the
Ordinance are being revised, and added that a Public Hearing will be
held March 13, and that proper notice of such Public Hearing will
be published 15 days pri or to the hearing.
11 AN ORDINANCE, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 208 TO ALLOW THE SALE OF CAPS FOR
USE IN CAP PISTOLS; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY TO EXIST AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES" was introduced. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman
Alberson that Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. Roll Call:
and the following voted aye: Aldermen: Honeycutt, Sorrells, Alberson,
Lehman, Smith and Hill, and the following voted nay:· none.
MOTION APPROVED, AND ORDINANCE READ FOR FIRST TIME BY CITY CLERK.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Sorrells that the Ordinance
be accepted on FIRST READING. Roll Call: and the following voted aye:
Aldermen: Honeycutt, Sorrells, Alberson, Lehman, Smith and Hill,
and the following voted Nay: None. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING.
Alderman Lehman Moved, seconded by Alderman Alberson to suspend the
rules and place Ordinance on Second Reading. Roll Call: and the following
voted aye: Aldermen: Honeycutt, Sorrells, Alberson, Lehman, Smith and
Hill, and the following voted nay: none, whereupon the Mayor read the
Ordinance for the SECOND TIME.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Sorrells to further suspend the
rules and place Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. Roll Call: and the
following voted aye: Aldermen: Honeycutt, Sorrells, Alberson, Lehman,
Smith and Hill, and the following voted nay, whereupon Mayor neadc the 0hdinance
for THIRD AND FINAL TIME. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Alberson
that the ORDINANCE BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Roll Call: and the following
voted aye: Aldermen: Hill, Smith, Lehman, .Alberson, Sorrells and Honeycutt,
and the following voted nay: none. ·
Alderman Sorrells moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE
be approved and adopted. Roll Calli and the following voted aye: Aldermen:
Honeycutt, Sorrells, Alberson, Lehman, Smith and Hill, and the following
voted Nay/ none, ORDINANCE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND numbered 210.
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Ambulance report for January reflected total receipts as $1,598.40 and
disbursements as $1,425.19 with balance as $173.21 as of January 31.
Alderman Alberson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to accept and file
the ambulance report for January. Motion approved by voice wte:..
Mayor Harden brought a discussion concerning the classification of
Pool hall and family recreation center. He explained that the owners
of "Miss Cuen establishment appealed to him and objected to being known
as pool hall operators and wished to have it classified as a "Family
Recreation Center" rather than pool hall, and pointed out there had
not been any violations at their place. After discussion when it could
not be defined as to the difference in a Family Recreation Center and
pool hall, as to wheter they both have the same kind of equipment, etc.,
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Alberson to table the request and
refer the matter to City Attorney Rice for specifications etc., of pool
halls and family recreation centers. Motion approved by voice vote.
In discussing buying a new s~nitation truck, Mayor Harden reported he had
secured the specifications for a Loadmaster on an International truck and
had a bid on a demonstrator from Choctaw of $13,975.00. Alderman Hill
said he had talked to Mr. Hamm, Supt. of Sanitation Department, and he
felt that since it was a different type truck to the ones now being used,
that it might create a problem for repairs, and that the heavier rear
loader type, while being easier on the men operating it, might get
bogged down at the dump. Mr. Hamm recommended the continued use of the
Pac-Mor unit, and after discussion, Alderman Hill moved, seconded by
Alderman Lehman to a~thorize Mayor Harden to draw up specifications,
advertise for biqs and purchase a 20 cubic yd. Pac-Mor Sanitation truck.
Motion approved by voice vote.
Mayor Harden recommended that a tractor and brush hog be purchased for
use of the Water Department in keeping the levees mowed, etc. He said
the equipment will not be used on the streets and ditches and will be
used by the Water Department only.
Alderman Hill pointed to the need to purchase a new automobile for the
Mayor's use, indicating the automobile now in use has 2$,000 mileage,
and that repairs will be soon needed. Mayor Harden said the automobile
will possibly have a $1,400 to $1,600 tr ade-in value this year. After
discussion, Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to advertise
for bids and purchase an automobile for the use of the Mayor, to be paid
from the Water Department fund. Motion approved by voice vote.
ReV, Herbert Joyner, Community Dev. aide to the Economic Opportunity Agency,
told of their work and asked all to visit the agency Study Center at 116
Victory Circle. He said they are helping mothers who have to work, and
have no place to leave their children. He said it is hoped to move the
Study Center into new and larger headquarters soon, as their present space
is inadequate to care for the number of children they have.
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February 6, 1969
Sonny Haynes, a resident on Southeastern Ave., registered a complaint
on the high gas bills received in that area, and Mayor Harden said
a survey is being made by Ark. La. Gas Co. from its Shreveport, La.,
office and that he felt the rate will be lowered when seasonal weather
improves. He re-emphasi~ed that he has worked continually for one
uniform gas rate for Jacksonville, and that he is in full accord with
the citizens who seek a reduction in the rates. He also said that since
6i new homes have been built in the area, he felt the cost of the lines have
been amortized.
Chief Traylor stated he had had complaints from residents about sales
solicitation at night, and that he thought soliciting at night could
be restricted by ordinance and it was decided that City Attorney Rice
give a legal opinion on this matter.
There being no further business to transact, it was moved to adjourn.
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COUNCIL MEETING
February 20, 1969
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, February 20, 1969,
at ·7:eo P~ M., at Municipal Building for the regular meeting. Meeting
was called to order by Mayor Harden, presiding officer, and opening
Prayer by Alderman Sorrells.
On Roll Call the following members were present as their names were
called: Aldermen: Honeycutt, Sorrells, Lehman, Smith and Hill.
Present: 5, absent: 1, Alderman Alberson. A quorum was declared.
Also present were: Mayor Harden, Clerk Avants, City Attorney Rice,
Admn. Asst. Taylor, Fire Chief DUnn of LRAFB and Fire Chief Schmitt.
Copies of Minutes of regular meeting of February 6 were presented for
study and later approval.
Corrections or additions to Minutes of Regular Meeting of January 16, 1969,
which were presented for study at the regular meeting of February 6, 1969,
were the next order of business, and after no corrections or additions
were presented, Mayor Harden declared the Minutes approved as written
and presented.
On Motion of Alderman Sorrells, seconded by Alderman Hill and all members
voting in the affirmative that bank balances, current accounts payable
in the sum of $6,752.83 be accepted and approved for payment for
Jacksonville Water & Sewer Department.
Mayor Harden explained that JIDC Corporation agreed to contribute
$22,000 to the Great Plains Bag Co., as an inducement to locate the
industry in Jacksonville, and that since it is now located here, the
JIDC Corp. is attempting to raise the $22,000 through local contributions.
He reminded that the Water Company contributed $1,000 to assist in the
training program of Controls Company and asked that consideration be given
to the Water Company contributing $1,000 to JIOO for this industry.
After discussion, Alderman Sorrells moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman
that the Water Company contribute $1,000 to JIDC to apply on the fund for
Great Plains Bag Co. Motion approved by voice vote.
Mayor Harden discussed the Carver Lane sewer line and presented a drawing
sketch of the area. He said they have had easement problema at that
location, and when all signatures can be obtained, that S. & s. Construction
Company will begin laying ·the line.
Mayor Harden introduced two ordinances: Restricting solicitation in
residential areas after night, and an ordinance to amend Ordinance 43
to provide for an increase in water connect and disconnect charges,
and asked that the ordinances be stlldied as they will probably be
on next council meeting agenda.
Mayor Harden stated there is a need to purchase a new sewer rodding machine
as the present machine is worn out, and the machine he would like to purchase
would cost approximately $590.00. After discussion, Alderman Hill moved,
seconded by Alderman Sorrells to authorize the purchase of a sewer rodding
machine for the Water Department. Motion approved by Voice vote.
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February 20, 1969
It was reported that the two new police cars have arrived and are now
in use, but the radio equipment has not arrived. Mayor Harden said that
the flashing red lights now used on police vehicles may have to be
replaced with blue lights, as this type is being used universally on
police vehicles.
Mayor Harden presented certificates of Achievement to Larry Colvert
and Wayne Smart of the Jacksonville Fire Department for their attaining
the training level o.f "Firefighter, .first class" and commended them .
for this outstanding accomplishment. He read a letter from Mr. Whit Murphy,
head of Fire Service Technology, which stated in part: "We congratulat~
you upon the cmntinuing fine leadership in your Fire Department which
has resulted in 2 more of its members attaining the training level of
firefighter first class." ·
nwe eommend your administration for the many, many fine improvements
which have contributed so much in the up-grading of Jacksonville's
defense against fire."
Chief Schmitt commended the men for their achievement and said the
course which they completed represents 200 hrs. of study for each man.
In Fire Department discussion, Mayor Harden said the department now needs
two firemen, and Chief Schmitt said he talked to the Rating Bureau and
told them of some of the improvements made in the department , and
he thought with adding additional personnel and installing a water line
according to their recommendation, that the city is on the way to qualify
for a 5th class fire rating. ·
Mayor Harden said the contractor informed him that he hoped to give the city
the new East Side Fire Station building by March 1st.
A petition bearing 498 signatures requesting that Redmond Road be striped
with three lanes was presented, and it was generally agreed to contact the
Highway Department to obtain their services to stripe the road~ having
one lane entering and two lanes returning, and if it is not possible to
obtain the service by the Highway Department, to employ someone else to
do the striping.
In Street Department discussion, Mayor Harden reported that plans are
progressing well on the railroad crossing on Loop road, and that the
Railroad Company has agreed that if the road is moved 250 feet North
to make a longer sw~eping curve, that it will be acceptable to them.
In Sanitation Department discussion, Mayor Harden reported that bids
will be opened Monday, February 24th, for the truck chassis for the new
sanitation truck.
It was reported the Planning Commission has not met, that the Public
Hearing on the new zoning ordinance will be held March 13, and Mayor
Harden urged all to be present at the hearing.
Mayor Harden commended Dick Huck, Park & Hecreation Director, for his
assistance to the Garden Club in setting out the shrubs around the new
city library building.
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He read a letter from Mrs. Freddy Schader, Admn. Asst. Ark. Library
Commission which stated: "After our visit to check the Jacksonville
Branch Library we feel the following changes should be made before
you officially accept the building: (1) Grill coverings and locks
for thermostat and air-conditioning regulators (2) Base molding on
edge of carpet (3) Picture molding and framed pegboard sections
for conference room (4) Simplify light switch boxes with bars and
labels (5) Additional plaque with Pulaski-Perry Regional Library
information ordered and placed."
Mayor Harden explained that he had agreed to order andplace a plaque
inside the building, at city expense, with Pulaski-Perry Regional
Library information thereon, to which all agreed without voting.
After discussion, Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith,
that after the architect approves, and the changes are made as set
out in the above letter, that Mayor Harden be authorized to officially
accept the library building from the contractor. Motion approved by
voice vote. Mayor Harden commented that adequate insurance coverage
must be obtained on the building and fixtures upon acceptance of the
building. He said that after the present library moves to its new
building that he will contact Congressman Wilbur Mills and set a
date for the dedication. He said the date will probably be in April
as Congressman Mills will be in Magnolia on Library week, which is
in April.
Mayor Harden announced that the Dog Pound will be off limits to any future
student clean up crews and any unauthorized persons. He reminded that the
citizens of Jacksonville voted for a dog leash law and that the city
is complying .with the regulations of the Ordinance as best it can.
He reminded the. pound is not a hospital, nor a dog haven, and that
after keeping stray dogs for 10 days and they are unclaimed, that
disposition will be made of them.
Mayor Harden welcomed Mrs. Honeycutt and Mrs. Griggs to the Council
Meeting and invited them to attend at anytime.
Mayor Harden reported the 1968 Audit report will probably be presented
at next Council meeting and Alderman Lehman moved, seconded by Aldermn
Honeycutt that council members meet at 6:30 P. M,, Thursday, March 6th
to hear a review of the audit report from Mr. Russell Brown, CPA.
Motion approved by voice vote. ·
There being no further business to transact, it was moved to adjourn.
APPROVED:
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COUNCIL MEETING
March $, 1969
The City Council of-the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, March 6, 1969,
at Municipal Building for the regular meeting. Meeting was called
to order by Mayor Harden, presiding officer, and, opening Prayer by
Alderman Sorrells.
On Roll Call the following memhers were present as their names were called:
Aldermen: Honeycutt, Sorrells, Alberson, Lehman, Smith and Hill.
Present: 6, abeent: 0, a quorum was declared. Also present were: Mayor Harden,
Clerk Avants, City Attorney Rice, Dick Huck, Park & Recreational Director,
Wm. Taylor, Admn. Asst., and Police Chief Myron Traylor.
Copies of Minutes of Regular Meeting of February 20, 1969, were preseted
for study and later approval.
Corrections or additions to Minutes of Regular Meeting of February 6th, 1969,
which were presented at regular meeting of February 20th, were the next
order of business and after co corrections or additions were presented
Mayor Harden declared the Minutes approved as written and presented.
On Motion of Aldertnan Sorrells, seconded by Alderman Hill and all members
voting in the affirmative that bank balances, current accounts payable
in the sum of $655.35 be accepted and approved for payment for Jacksonville
Water and Sewer -Department.
Mayor Harden stated that appearance of a delegation of citizens residing on
Dick Jeter Road seeking extension of the city's water lines to that area,
is deferred until next meeting, pending receipt of further information from
Farm Harne Administration. " He explained the residents of the area have
applied for a grant to finance construction of facilities and provide
water service in this area. He stated the city will be asked to finance
half the costs, if they obtain the Federal grant.
11 AN ORDINANCE, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 43, DATED AUGUST 13, 1953, TO PROVIDE
FOR AN INCREASE IN WATER CONNECT AND DIS-CONNECT CHARGES;-DEGLARING AN
EMERGENCY TO EXIST AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 1t was introduced.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Alberson that the Ordinance
be placed on FIRST READING. Roll Call: and the following voted aye:
Aldermen: Honeycutt, Sorrells, Alberson, Lehman, Smith and Hill, 6 ayes,
no nays. MOTION APPROVED, AND ORDINANCE READ FOR FIRST TIME BY Clerk
Avants. Alderman Sorrells moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt that
Ordinance be accepted on FIRST READING. Roll Call: and the following voted
aye: Aldermen: Honeycutt, Sorrells, Alberson, Lelunan, Smith and Hill.
6 ayes, no nays, ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING.
Alderman Alberson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to suspend the rules and
place Ordinance on SECOND READING. Roll Call: and the following voted aye:
Aldermen: Honeycutt, Sorrells, Alberson, Lehman, Smith and Hill. Motion
received 6 ayes and no nays~ whereupon the Mayor directed that the Ordinance
be read for the SECOND TIME. Mayor Harden read the Ordinance for the
SECOND TIME.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Sorrells to further suspend
the rules and place Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. Roll Call:
and the following voted aye: Aldermen: Honeycutt, Sorrells, Alberson, Lehman,
Smith and Hill.
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Motion received six affirmative votes and no negative votes, whereupon
Mayor Harden read the ordinance for the THIRD AND FINAL T.IME.
Alderman Sorrells moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the Ordinance
be approved and adopted. Roll Call: and the following voted aye:
Aldermen: Hill, Smith, Lehman, Alberson, Sorrells and Honeycutt.
6 ayes, no nays, Motion Carried.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt that the EMERGENCY
CLAUSE be-approved and adopted. Roll Call: and the following voted aye:
Aldermen: Hill, Smith, Lehman, Alberson, Sorrells and Honeycutt, 6 ayes, no nays,
Ardinance AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of March
1969, and numbered 2 1 1.
Mayor Harden reported that the improvements to the West Sewer facility
will be practically complete in two weeks. He said the Waterworks and
Pollution Commissions will be in convention in Little Rock, March 18-19,
and that he expected some of them will come by to study the new system,
since it is the only one in operation in the United States. He said
the grant for this project is strictly a research grant, and he expected
the facility to be visited by many to study its functions.
Mayor Harden stated the Gas Company was asked to consider rates in the
Eastern part of Jacksonville, and a letter was presented from Mr. J. E.
Hartsfield, Supt. Arkansas Louisiana Gas Co., which stated in part:
"As per your request, a preliminary summary rate study has been made
of the rate area originally instituted as "Newtown area", Jacksonville, Ark."
"The rates for the area were submitted to the Ark. Public Service Comm.
on December 23, 1960, and approved on January .30, 1961.11. ''We feel sure
that you recognize rates are filed by areas, and as a rule, additional
extensions are run from the original extensions considered in the
original rate application." A comparison of the filed rates between the
original Jacksonville rates and the Newtown rates were submitted. A record
of gas consumption for 1968 for 0. C. Washington, 213 Ray Road, Frank Neely,
1211 Sage, Guy Waller, 1901 Gr aham, Sonny Haynes, 500 s. Eastern and
Andrew Nelson, 1224 Church was submitted for comparison.
Mayor Ha r den reiter ated his support for uniform rates throughout the
city i ns tead of t he s eve ral separate contracts now in effect •.
He expressed disappointment in not obtaining a rate reduction for
residents of Newtown and Graham and not receiving a better report from
the Gas Company, and after discussion, it was the general consensus that
a public mee:ting be called, and that Gas Company representatives
be asked to attend and explain their rate structure to the public.
Police Department report for February, 1969, reflected 323 cases processed
before Municipal Court with total cash from fines, forfeitures etc., as
$10,115.45. Alderman Alberson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to
accept and file the February Police Department report. Motion approved
by voice vote.
Mayor Harden reported a police vehicle was involved in an accident at
Main and Bailey St., and the vehicle is damaged beyond repair, and asked
authorization to purchase a new vehicle and sell the damaged one at auction.
After discussion, Alderman Alberson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to
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authorize Mayor Harden to advertise for bids and purchase a new police
automobile from the unappropriated fund and to sell the damaged automobile
at auction. Motion approved by voice vote.
Fire Department report for February, 1969, reflected response to 16 alarms
during the month and estimated fire loss as $2,500.00. Alderman Hill
moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to accept and file the Fire Department
report. Motion approved by voice vote.
Mayor Harden reported the new E. Side Fire Station on Graham Road is
nearing completion, but commented the curb and gutter work for the new
street adjoining has been delayed by recent rains.
In Street Department discussion, Mayor Harden reported that striping on
Redmond Road has been completed, with one lane of traffic going in and
two returning. He requested that Chief Traylor assign patrolmen to
Redmond Road for several days to help work out the traffic.
It was stated the street meeting of the Council will be held soon to
discuss drainage program and street program for 1969.
Due to the recent accident at this intersection, Dhief Traylor recommeded
that an "all-nighttt red-green traffic signal be installed at Main and
Bailey streets, similar to the one in operation at Main and James Street
and Mayor Harden concurred this matter will be taken care of.
In Sanitation Department discussion, it was reported the following bids were
received for· the new sanitationtruck and Pac-Mor unit:
Pac-Mor unit Truck
Aclin Ford Co. $ 4,835.00 ' 3,416.60
Gwatney Chev. Co. -3,694.75
It was reported that a purchase order has been issued to Aclin Ford Co.,
for the new sanitation truck, based on the above bid.
Mayor Harden reminded that a Public Hearing will be held by the Planning
Commission, March 13th, to discuss the proposed comprehensive zoning
ordinance.
Dick Huck, Park & Recreational Director, reported that he expects a favorable
reply on the Park project Federal funding application, and expects to have
the reply in two weeks approving the application for grant for land ac~isition.
He said the money represents the Government's share on a 50-50 matching
basis for acquisition of the land upon which the new community recreation
center will be constructed. Mayor Harden said he believed the city can
obtain funds from Federal Housing and Urban Development Agency to help
finance construction of the outdoor swimming pool at the Recreation
building site and that he will send a letter to them regarding this.
Mr. Iluck invited members of the council to attend the Park & Recreation
meeting on March 18th, when these matters will be discussed.
Mayor Harden said the branch library in City Hall and the new library
on West Main Street will be closed next week during moving operations,
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and the new library will open Monday, March 17. He said dedication of
the building will await the selection of a date agreeable to Congressman
Mills, who will deliver the dedicatory address.
Ambulance report for February reflected receipts as $906.25 and
disbursements as $755.07 with bank balances as of February 28, as $151.39
and uncollected accounts as $779.50. Alderman Hill moved, seconded
by Alderman Honeycutt to accept and file the Jacksonville Ambulance
report for February, 1969. Motion approved by voice vote.
11AN ORDINANCE REGULATING SOLICITORS, PEDDLERS, HAV\JKERS, ITINERANT
MERCHANTS OR TRANSIENT VENDORS OF MERCHANDISE IN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE,
ARKANSAS; DECLARING IT TO BE A NUISANCE FOR THOSE ENGAGING IN SUCH PURSUITS
TO GO IN OR UPON PRIVATE RESIDENCES BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 6:00 P. M., AND
6:00 A. M., WITHOUT HAVING BEEN REQUESTED OR INVITED TO DO SO; PROVIDING
PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT
HEREWITH DECLARING AN EMERGENCY TO EXIST AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. 11 was
introduced.
Alderman Alberson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that the Ordinance be
placed on FIRST READING. Roll Call: and the following voted aye:
Aldermen: Honeycutt, Sorrells, Alberson, Lehman, Smith and Hill. 6 ayes,
no nays, MOTION APPROVED AND ORDINANCE READ FOR FIRST TIME BY Clerk Avants.
Alderman Sorrells moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that the Ordinance be
accepted on FIRST READING. Roll Call: and the following voted aye:
Aldermen: Honeycutt, Sorrells, Alberson, Lehman, Smith and Hill. 6 ayes,
no nays, ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING.
Alderman Alberson mov.ed, seconded by Alderman Smith to suspend the
rules end place Ordinance on SECOND READING: Roll Call: and the following
voted aye:. Aldermen: Hill, Smith, Lehman, Alberson, Sorrells and Honeycutt.
Motion received 6 affirmative votes and no negative voteo, whereupon
Mayor Harden directed the Clerk to read the Ordinance for SECOND TIME.
Ordinance read for SECOND TIME by Clerk Avants.
Alderman Honeycutt moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to further suspend .
the rules and place Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL:
and the following voted aye: Aldermen: Honeycutt, Sorrells, Alberson,
Lehman, Smith and Hill. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and no
negative votes, whereppon the Mayor directed the Clerk to read the
Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME. Ordinance read by Clerk Avants.
Alderman Alberson moved seconded by Alderman Hill that the ORDINANCE
BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Roll Call: and the following voted aye~
Aldermen: Hill, Smith, Lehman, Alberson, Sorrells and Honeycutt. 6 ayes,
no nays.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Sorrells that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE
be approved and adopted. Roll Call: and the following voted aye: Aldermen:
Hill, Smith, Lehman, Alberson, Sorrells and Honeycutt. 6 ayes, no nays,
ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of March,
1969 and numbered 2 1 2.
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Mayor Harden announced the General Telephone Company of the SW are
moving their division headquarters to Jacksonville and their offices will
be located on West Main Street,
Several members of the Pulaski County Humane Society and of the local
Society were present and Mayor Harden introduced Dr. R. L, Bailey, president
of the Society, Who spoke at length concerning conditions at the local
pound. He said the pound is in disgraceful condition and cited a lack
of heat, lack of partitions to segregate dogs of different sizes and
age, wet concrete floors that do not drain properly, need of window glass
or plastic over the windows to keep out cold, need of an outside run for
exercise of the animals. He reminded there are state laws governing the
operation of pounds. He also expressed regret that students had been
barred from the pound, which they were trying to clean up. Also speaking
for the Society were Earl Stricklan, Spec~ Asst. and Geo. W. Hovrell,
past Vice-President. John Paul Jones, representing the students,
spoke briefly, regarding their effort at the Pound.
Mayor Harden remarked that Jacksonville has practically the same laws
governing animal control as Little Rock and North Little Rock, and
added that no Jacksonville citizen had said anything to him about the
pound, and that the matter had been over publicised.
Steve Schmuser suggested that each side end their controversy and that
all work together for the good of the pound and Mayor Harden commended
him for his stand and stated that he would meet with the officials
of the Pulaski County Humane Society at any time they designate to
discuss this matter further.
Mrs. Marion Meyers stated she wished to give a vote of thanks to the
students for their efforts at the dog pound and tholtght they did a good
job. Earl Strickland asked if there would be any obj~ction to the
students again wortmgg at the Pound, to which Mayor Harden stated there
would be none, if they contacted him first. After further discussion,
the matter was left that officials of the Humane Society will contact
Mayor Harden and set a future date to discuss this matter.
There being no further business to transae~,i it was moved to adjourn,
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COUNCIL MEETING
March 20, 1969
The City eouncil of the City of Jacksonville met Thur~day, March 20, 1969,
at 1:30 P. M., at Municipal Building for the regular meeting. Meeting was
called to order by Mayor Harden, presiding officer, and opening Prayer by
Alderman Sorrells.
On Roll Call the following members were present as their names were called:
Aldermen: Honeycutt, Sorrells, Alberson, Lehman, Smith and Hill.
Present: 6, absent: o, a quorum was decla.red. Also present were:
Mayor Harden, Clerk Avants,P)ark & Recreation Director, Dick Huck, and
Admn. Asst. wm. Taylor.
Copies of Minutes of Regular Meeting of March 6, 1969 were presented for
study and later approval.
Corrections or additions to Minutes of Regular Meeting of February 20, 1969,
which were presented March 6, 1969, were the next order of business and
after no corrections ·or additions were presenteiJMayor Harden declared the
Minutes approved as written and presented.
Mayor Harden reported that a Public Hearing was held prior to the Council
Meeting with representatives of the Arkansas Louisiana Gas Co. and approximately
30 residents of areas of Jacksonville who have high gas rates, in which the
Gas Co. representative explained that rates cannot be reduced in the areas,
and there is a possibility of all gas rates being increased.
A letter was presented from Bart Gray which stated in part:
11 The members of the sanitary sewer group of N. Jacksonville would like
for the city to collect all sewer connection fees that are in this
sewer contract.',' "It is understood that we agree to pay 10% for all
fees collected. n "We would also appreciate it :1.! we could get an
itemized list of all collections, with names and addresses on all water
connections and sewer connections each January for the previous year."
A.copy of R~solution 90-66 was attached which states in part:
1. City agrees to enter into a contract with Jacksonville Development Co., Inc.,
Pine Meadow Mobile Home Park and Richard L. Jones, First Parties, ·
whereby city accepts title to and agrees to maintain certain sanitary sewer
lines and lift·stations constructed by said First Parties and connected
to the sewer sy&tem of city of Jacksonville authorizing first parties to charge
connection fee~ in amount of $100.00 per connection to Pine Meadow Mobile Home.
Connection fees for multi-family structures, hotels, motels or apartments shall
be computed atthe rate of :lhoo.oo per separate unit situated there.
After discussion, Alderman Honeycutt mov·ed, seconded by Alderman Alberson
that Mayor Harden be authorized to enter into an agreement with members of
the Sanitary Sewer Group of North Jacksonville in which the city agrees to
collect all sewer connection fees contained in the sewer contract for
a fee of 10% of all fees collected. Motion approved by voice vote.
On Motion of Alderman Hill, seconded by Alderman Alberson and all members
voting in the affirmative that bank balances, current accounts payable in
the sum of $5,575.84 be accepted and approved for payment for Jacksonville
Water & Sewer Department.
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Mayor Harden reported that one of the trench machines is worn out and needs
replacing, and after discussion, Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman
Honeycutt to authorize advertising for bids and purchase a new trench machine
for the Water Department. Motion approved by voice vote.
Need to purchase a dozer was discussed, and it was stated that the cost of a
small dozer is approximate.ly $11,000. It was pointed out that part of the
cost of the dozer could be borne by the Water Co. and Street Department.
It was decided to keep this matter under consideration.
MAYOR Harden reported that April 14-26th has been designated as Clean-Up
Week and that he planned to rent a street sweeper to use at this time. He
reported that Carver Lane sewer line has become a reality, that all easements
have been signed.
In Police Department disuussion: Mayor Harden reported the following bids were
received for purchase of the new police automobile: ·
Aclin Ford Company $2,884.11
Harold Gwatney Chevrolet Co. 2,891.00
and that Aclin Ford Co. was awarded the bid as lowest bidder.
Alderman Hill stated he would like to see the Police Departm~nt try out
a white automobile, that many cities are reverting to white automobiles. In
the discussion, it was also stated that blue lights are replacing the red
lights now being used on police vehicles, and the red lights reserved for
emergency vehicles.
Mayor Harden reported that he gave permission to Sgt. Harold Thompson to
teach a course at the Police Acad~my, after his being invited to do so,
and felt that it is an honor to the local police department for one
of its members having been selected-for the assignment.
Mayor Harden discussed an accident involving a police and citizen's automobile
at Main and Bailey Street and stated that he has a chance to settle the damages
with the citizen for approximately $800 to $1200 without a lawsuit, and after
discussion, Alderman Lehman moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to authorize
Mayor Harden to negotiate this matter if possible and make a settlement,
if'reasonable. Motion approved by voice vote.
Upon recommendation of Fire Chief Schmitt, Alderman Alberson moved, seconded
by Alderman Smith to dismiss Gregory Wood as a member of the volunteer
fire department and to appoint Tommy Cross of 155 Pike Avenue to the
Volunteer Fire Department. Motion approved by voice vote.
Fire Chief Schmitt submitted a list of items necessary to equip the new
East Side Fire Station:
1. In Lounge area: drapes, co11ch, coffee tabl~, chair, 2 end tables
2 table lamps and one wall clock.
2. In kitchen area~ 1 dinette set.
). Office area: Desk, Chair and filing cabinet.
4. Bedroom ~rea: Drapes and 5 beds.
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After discussion, it was decided that three beds will be suffient at this time,
and Alderman Sorrells moved, seconded by A~erman Hill to authorize the
purchase of the items enumerated for the new fire station to be paid from
unappropriated fund. Motion approved by voice vote.
Mayor Harden announced the East Side building is complete, and that the
Cour1cil will inspect the building, Wednesday, March 26th, prior to
acceptance.
Mayor Harden again stated the council will meet soon to discuss the 1969
street program, and stated the Firemen and Police Pension Boards have
requested meetings.
Mayor Harden stated the School Board asked to present a request to him
concerning the new High School opening, but stated the cost of widening
Linda Lane will be approximately $46,000 and he felt that is all the city
can expend, and pointed out this expenditure alone will absorb about 1/4
of the street funds for 1969. He reported the ditch head walls on Marshall
Road collapsed during the heavy rains that it did not have an1 footing and
the rains undercut the headwall.
Recommendations for consideration were presented by Dick Huck, Director of
Parks & Recreation and Lawrence L. Goddard, Chairman of Parks & Recreation
Commiseion as follows:
1. That City of Jacksonville purchase 5.19 acres on the corner of
Martin Street and Hwy. 161 for the purpose of constructing a
recreational complex. This recommendation is in conjunction with
the recommendation approval by the Bureau of Outdoor Recreational
Federal matching funds for purchase of said land. Federal fund-
$12,250.00, City of Jacksonville, ~12,250.00.
2. ~fter purchase of said land, that necessary action be taken to proceed
with construction and development of the recreational complex, and
that the construction of the recreati.onal center building of the
complex shall not exceed $70,000.
3. That the remaining funds will be used to construct a swimming pool
and other outdoor recreational facilities; in accordance with the
development project which has been submitted for approval to th~ Bureau
of Outdoor Recreation for Federal Matching funds, approval of which is
anticipated on or about July 1, 1969.
After discussion, Alderman IIill moved, seconded by Alderman Alberson to accept
the recommendations of the Parke & Recreation Commission and to proceed
immediately on the recommendations. Roll Call and the following voted aye:
Aldermen: Alberson, Hill, Lehman, Smith, Honeycutt and Sorrells, and the
following voted nay: none. Motion approved.
Mayor Harden reported on activities of the Legislative Council of the Municipal
League in trying to promote aid for the cities and felt that little had been
accomplished. He mentioned a bill that was passed setting up a Mayor Retirement
Fund. He also mentioned that Municipal Judge Reed Williamson's salary had
been set by the Legislature at $10,000 annually, retroactive to January 1, 1969.
'rhere being no further business to transact, it was moved to adjourn.
ATTEST: .J,'::Jeff.r APPROVED: Mayor
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COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL }, 1969
The City Council o! the City o! Jacksonville met Thursday, April 4, 1969,
at the Municipal Building !or the regular meeting. Meeting was called
to order by Mayor Harden, presiding officer, and opening Prayer by
Alderman Sorrells.
On Roll Call the following members wet~ present as their,names were
called: Aldermen; Honeycutt, Sorrells, Alberson, Lehman, Smith, and
Hill. Present: 6, absent: 0, a quorum was declared. Also present were:
Mayor Harden, City Attorney Rice, Dick Huck, Park & Recreational
Director, Wm. Taylor, Admn. Asst., and Police Chief Myron Traylor and
Fire Chief Waymon Schmitt. Mrs. Virginia Moss recorded the minutes
in the absence of City Clerk Avants.
' Copies of Minutes of Regular Meeting of March 20, 1969, will be presented
at a later date.
Corrections or additions to Minutes of Regular Meeting of March 3, 1969,
which were presented at regular meeting of March 20, 1969, were the next
order of business and after no corrections or additions were presented
Mayor Harden declared the Minutes approved as written and presented.
Sidney Moore, Attorney for the Valentine Road Wate~ District, presented
a maintenance contr&ct and & water purchase contract, which he had
drawn up .for consideration of the council. The district is trying to
0bta1n a loan, from FHA for the system. FHA suggested that the $1.00
charge be split -50¢ to the city fer reading, hilling, and collection,
and 50¢ to be held by the. organization to pay for repair and maintenance.
Under this agreement, the city would do any repair and maintenance and
bill them for labor, materials,. and machine rental. This would allow .
them to build up a reserve fund. Alderman Lehm~m raised a question
concerning water pressure in that area. Mayor Harden explained that
the present 211 line would be r.epl;ced by 11 611 line. Tommy Bend,
engineer, assured the co1.1ncil there would be sufficient pressure
te furnish water to those people in that area. He expl;ined that the
line could easily carry 200 gal. per minute. The average usage is
2 g11l. per minute per customer. The line would begin with 72 members
or approximately 140 gal. per minute. The system would have to be
proved workable before the. government would approve it. The contracts,
which are renegotiable after 5 years, were held for further consider11tion
by the council.
On motion ef Alderman Hill, seconded by Alderman Sorrells and all
members voting in the a!firrn11tive th;t bank balances, current accounts
p;yable in the sum of $6~351.25 be accepted and approved for payment for
Jacksonvi:Ue Water and. Sewer Departlllent.
The Freewill Baptist Church on Green Acres Road requested of Mayer
Harden that the city run a sewer line 420 1 from the existing line to the
road in fro~t of their church. The church 11nd one house are likely to
be the only ones using the line, cost will be &pproximately $1000.
P11stor explained thflt they &re selling bonds &nd had a very limited
building fund. Alderman Hill moved to lay sewer line and accept help
.from the church if they could manage it. Some discussion .fellowed'tj
~lderman Alberson am~nded the motion to read that the city run the
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sewer line up Green Acres Road to the church. Alderman Hill seconded,
with all members voting in the affi~tive.
Mayer Harden introduced a quickclaim deed giving some property to
James W. Medlin and his wife. He then turned the fleer over to
Alderman Hill, who explained that land for the roads leading to the
water wells off Military Road was donated to the city by Mr. Medlin.
The property in question here is a 12' wide strip on the rOid -next
to his house, which he ask in exchange for the other land. Alderman
Hill explained that Mr. Medlin had always worked j~ full cooperation
with the city. .Alderman Hill, seconded by Alderman Alberson, moved
that the mayor be authorized to sign the deed turning over the land
to Mr. Medlin for the sum of $10.00. All members voted affirmQtive.
The next item of business was the purchase of a .samll .bull dozer.
Mayor Harden said th~t he had received a quote on the 350 tractor
which normally sells far $10,500. The price quoted was $7,950.
Discussien followed concerning make of tractor and funds. The mayor
explained that the old dozer was sold and therefore, the depreciation
fund could be used. Alderman Smith, seconded by Alderm;m Lehman, moved
that we accept bids for a small dozer to be paid for half from street
department ;md half from water department depreciation fund. 6 ayes,
no nays.
Mayor Harden stated that the new water sewer treatment plant was put
inte operation at 2.:00 today.
The Police Chief's Monthly Report was .presented to the council. 416
cases were prQCessed before Municipal Cou~t with total cash from fines,
forfeitures, etc., as $14,226.35. In additien, a detailed quarterly
report Ir~ the Investigation Department was presented. Alderman
Alberson seconded by Alderm8n Hill, meved that the reports be accepted
and fi~ed. All members voted in the affirmative.
Mayro Harden reported that Jinimal Controller, Hurl Greuch, had resigned
effective April 1. George Baldwin will take over. The Key Club
bays met at the pound Wed., April 2, and cleaned anci painted. May•r
Harden praised them highly for a fine job. He said they were sincere
in their efforts and weren't just dcrlni it for the publicity.
Fire Department report for March, 1969, reflected response te 46 alarms
during the month and estimated fire less as $1,200.00. Alderman Albersen
movei, seconded by Alderman Hill, to accept and file the Fire Department
report. Motion approved by voice vote.
In respense to Senate Bill #227 which was passed and brought into effect
March 26, Chief Wayman Schmitt prepared and presented to the council
4 prepasals for new work schedules. The bill states th&t firem$n will
work not more than 64 hours per week. Proposals #1 & #2 suggest a
staggered schedule giving each man 64 hours. #1 with 4 men on duty at
the main station each day except Tuesdays and Saturdays when there will
be on~y 3. The second station will have two men on duty at all times.
#2 shews 5 men on duty at the main station except Tues., Thurs, Fri..,
and Sat. when there will be 4. The second station has 2 men on duty at
all times. Proposal #1 will require 2 additienal firemen. Proposal #2
will require 5 additional firemen. Proposals #3 & #4 gave the men
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2 weeks with 72 hours per week anfi the third week 48 hours. The
legality er such a schedule was questioned as the bill states "net
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te exceed 64 hours per week." Mayer. Harden asked if the council wanted.
to ~pen the new fire station in spite of the cost of new personel.
Discussion followed. It was the general cencensus that we should
sti:ck to the 64 hr •. week until the legality er proposals #3 & #4 cmulfi
be checked mut. Also, the council members wanted to go ahead and
open the new station and try to werk as long as possible unless
shortage of funds forced it to close in the future. Alderman Alberson
moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt, that 2 new. men be hired and
proposal #1 be put into effect. 6 ayes, no nays.
Mayer Harden reported that he and some of the aldermen inspected the
new fire station. The lockers had net been delivered. He stated that
$600 was being withheld until minor corrections had been made.
Alderman Honeycutt moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the fire
station #2 be accepted from the contractor. Motioneappreved by voice
vute.
Mayer Harden stated thet a possible sorce of additional inc~e was city
automebile tags. The charge would be $5.oo, but military personnel
woulQ be exempt. The total revenue is no longer required to go to the
street department. Now, th~ fire and police departments can get 50%.
Lakeside Street .in the O'Bannon Tract west ef town has been blacktopped
•nd dedicated to the public. The street has ne curb & gutter, but is
in good shape. Ne justification coulc be fetmd for the letter receivecl
frem Jeanette 0 'Bannon objecting te the stre.et being accepted for
maintenance by the city.. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman
Sorrells, that the city accept Lakeside Street for maintenance. Motion
approved by voice vote.
Mayer Harden presented a signed right-ot-way easement from International
Paper Cempany for a street leading into their property. Alderman Hill
moved, seconded by Aldermliln Alberson w:ith .all voting in the affirmative,
that Resolutio~ 106-69 be read:
11 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT lt,OR PURPOSES OF PUBLIC ROADS IN
THE CITY OF JACKSONVILlE, ARKANSAS.; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR ALL
OTHJ-<~R PURPOSES." .Alderman Sorrells moved, seconded by Aldennan
H0neycutt, that Res•lutien #106-69 be appreved lilnd adopted. Roll Call
v•te with the foll0w1ng voting aye: Aldermen; Hill, Smith, Lehman, Alberson,
Sorrells, and Honeycutt.
Mayer Harden reported thQt bids had been received for curb and gutter
work with Harley Derrick low bidder with $2.15 against the ether bid
ef $2.25. Mr. Derrick had ear.iler told the mayor that he would have
to go up. from his usual price of $2.00.
A discussien followed, concerning work on Linda Llilne. Mayor Harden state&
that the work was progressing well.
The School Belilrd has ~quested of Mayor Harden that the city curb and
gutter the parking lets at the new high school. The school is building
a new auditorium which can be used by the city, that will seat
1000 -1300 persens. The facility will be air conditioned"i It is the
only facility of its type available to the citizens of this city. Mayor
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Harden estimated that the curb & ~utter work would cost $12,000 to
$14,000. The county judge would then put gravel on the lots and they
weuld not be blacktopped until a later date. Some discussien followed.
Mayer H;rden stated that the schoel board felt that the city really
hadn't contributed much to them in spite of the fact that the costly
work being done em Linda Lane was indirectly for the schoel." Alderman
Alberson pointed eut thQt the scheel board Wtils not out any money.for
the football field or the land. The new scheol is in desper&te need
ef a field house. This topic will be brought up &t the next scheel
board meeting on Tues., AprilB. Mayer Harden stated that Jacksonville
needed to be well represented at that meeting and expressed a desire
fer all who could to &ttend. Alderman Alberson moved tl:wt the Mayor
be authorized totell them that we will do our best to help with curb
& gutter if they will consider a field house fer the new school. Some
discussien fellewed. Alderman Smith seconded the motion on the fleer
with tilll vetes in the affinnative.
At this point Aldenntiln Lehmtiln was excused from the meeting by Mtilyer
Harden. ·
Mayer Htilrden reported that the new sanitation truck is now in San
Antonia, Texas. It will be fitted with the new bed and he expects
to get a call for us to come and get it tilt tilny time.
A tenative dtilte for Fri, April,ll, wtils set fer til street meeting.
Pltilnning Commission met Tuesday, April 1, but recemmendations wilL net
be presented until the next meeting. At that time, the new zoning
ordinance will be presented to the ceuncil fer approval.
Mayor Harden brought before the council a request fr0111 Jo-hn Gtilrringer
to purchase city timber located in the park for $20 a th~usand or
$1.50 for pulp wood. He statei that there are trees to be removed.
The planning committee suggested that the trees should be marked and
removed gr~dually. Ald e:nnan Alber~:Jcm, se wnded by Aldermliln Snd~,
moved thtilt the request be denied. Motion appreved by voice vete.
Mayer Harden announced that the 3 Garden Clubs in Jacksonville have
presented him with $200 for library shrubbery. lie commended them for
the work they had put in on the landsctilpin~ at the new library. ,
Mayer Harden announced th&t May 4 has been tenatively set fer
dedicating the library. He is to contact Congressman Mills next week for
confirmatien.
The Contrels Company of America will· be in Jacksonville April 17 & 18.
There will be a tour of that facility on April 18. The officials will ·
be the guests of the City tilt til cocktail hour. at the Ramada Inn April 17.
Mayor Harden reported that he had reached an agreement with Centrols
eo. that the building that fell down recently can be razed.
Mayor Harden took time out to acknowledge the citizens present and thank
them for coming and to extend an invitation ttl come again.
Chief Myron Traylor teok the floer to commend the Ptilrks & Recreation
Director and department for the good work they have dene in keeping
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the young people active and off the streets.
Mayer Harden reported that Dick Huck, Parks & Recreation Directer, had
t•day ebtained the deed to the 5 acres of land for the new recreation
center. The deed has been filed' at the COUnty court house. He stated
that the architect expected to have the plans ready to shew te the
ceuncil on the meeting of April 17.
There being no further business to transact, it was moved to adjourn.
Fl ~nts , Gi ty Cl erk
APPR~ED:~~~~~~--~-----John H~ Harden, Mayer
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COUNCIL MEETING
April 17, 1969
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, April 17, 1969,
at 1:30 P. M., at Municipal Building for the regular meeting. Meeting was
called to order by Mayor Barden, presiding officer, and Prayer by Alderman
Sorrells.
On Roll Call th~ following members were present as their names were called:
Aldermen: Sorrells, Alberson, Honeycutt, Lehman, Smith and Hill.
Present: 6, absent: o, a qu orum was declared. Also present were:
Mayor Harden, Clerk Avants, City Attorney Rice, Dick Huck, Park & Recreation
Director, Bill Taylor, Admn. Asst., and Howard Dunn, LRAFB Fire Chief.
Minutes of regular meetings of March 20 and April 3, 1969 were presented
for study and later approval.
MaJror Harden announced that Controls Co. of America's new $8.5 million
dollar Motor's Divi sion building will be dedicated Friday, April 18, at
11:30 A. M., by Gov. Roc~ellow and that a special plant tour for Jacksonville
area business leaders will precede the ribbon cutting at 11:30 A. M.,
Friday, and urged all to attend if possible.
Mayor Harden introduced Mr. Byron Morse, former Mayor of Little Rock,
and a member of the firm, Hector, Phillips, Morse, Little Rock, who
stated that his firm would like to have authority to act as the city's
agent to lease, or lease-purchase the t wo parcels of city owned property,
at no cost to the city (1) 68 acres W. of Redmond Road, .and (2) 10 acres
E. of Redmond Road and North of Control~ Co, plant, that he has a client
who has f'lxpressed an interest in lease-purchase of the ·.,s·ite.
Mayor Harden explained the city owes a pproximately $330,000 on the property
and that revenue bonds issued on the amoun t are secured by up to 3i% milleage,
which can be a sse ssed a ga inst t h e real property of cit,i zens of Jacks onville,
if t he i ncome derived from the proper ty i s insuffici ent to meet bond payments,
and a dded that it had not be e n neces s ary heretof ore to as s ess the milleage, as
Controls Co . has been p aying $2 ,166.00 a s rent on t he bu ildi ngs , executed
by a lease ag reement with tDe city. He explained t he l eas~ exp ire s
in September, 1969, and that Controls Co. has asked to relinquish its lease
and return the buildings to the city prior to September, and to continue
its monthly payments to September. Mayor Harden furth~r explained that
once the prop~rty has been returned, the city can no longer anticipate
receiving the funds it has been receiving, after September, and will only
receive revenue from Hiwasse Mfg. Co., and Blount-George, Inc. who subleased
part of the buildings from Controls Co. It was further explained that
bond payments on this indebt edness will approximate ®20 to $22,000 annually,
and that the $),000 to $8,000 per year rental income the city will receive,
will not meet the bond payments.
Mr. Morse stated his firm was interested_ in getting industry in the buildings
and would like t.o assist the city in finding someone who would take over the
bond schedule. He stated his company would want a commission on _a net
basis.
Mayor llarden thanked Mr. Morse for presenting his proposal, and Aldermen
Hill and Honeycutt stated they are interested in Mr. Morse's comments
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and the subject would be studied. After discussion, it was the general
consensus that action be postponed ~h this matter pending study of the
various facets of the proposal.
On Motion of Alderman Sorrells, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt and all
members voting in the affirmative, bank balances and current accounts payable
in the sum of $),888.47 for Jacksonville Water & Sewer Department be
accepted and approved for payment.
Mayor Harden reported the aerators have been placed in operation at the
sewer oxidation ponds, and will be operated for a year as a research project,
and that he expected many people to come here to study the system.
He explained the four floating aerators will stir the water and put
oxygen into the ponds. He also explained that Jacksonville has the only
project of this nature in operation in the tTnited States.
He also stated the sewer plant will be painted and cle&nad up to make a
more presentable appearance.
Mayor Harden.reported that Carver Lane Sewer extension is completed and
the Green Acres Road sewer line to the Freewill Baptist Church at
2311 Green Acres Road is approximately 50% complete,
Ord. #213 containing 59 pages, recently completed by the Planning Commission
was presented by Mayor Harden.
11 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE JACKSONVILLE ZONING CODE AND MAP
AMD RECONMENDING ITS ADOPTION BY THE -CITY COUNCIL" was presented by the
Planning Commission •. Alderman Alberson moved, seconded by Alderman Sorrells
that the Resolution be read in its entirety." Motion approved by voice vote.
Mayor Harden read the Resolution in its entirety. Alderman Alberson moved,
seconded by Alderman Hill to accept the Resolution as passed by the Planning
Commission. Motion approved by voice vote.
Mayor Harden stated the Planning Commission worked two years, conducted
a Public Hearing, and personal appearances were made to civic organizations
by Chairman, T. P. 'White, in preparation of Ordinance 213, the new comprehensive
zoning ordinance. Mr. vfuite, a member of the Planning Commission for 17 years,
spoke briefly and reported a good turn out at the Public Hearing held March 13
in Police and Court Building, and that they had no major opposition and felt
that everyone had a chance to voice their opinion. He added the Commission
reviewed the ordinance draft for further detailed study at two sessions
following the Public Hearing, and any amendments made have been with the
knowledge of the City Council. He also said that persons who sought changes
in the Ordinance were asked at the Public Hearing to.'present their requests in
writing and that they had done so. He detailed all the changes made in the
zoning map. After discussion, Alderman Alberson -moved, seconded by Alderman
Hill to accept the new zoning map with additions of recon~endations of
Planning Commission, as presented by Mr. 1~ite. Roll Call: and the following
voted aye: Aldermen: Hill, Smith, Lehman, Alberson, Sorrells and Honeycutt.
Motion approved. Mayor Harden stated that in accordance with the action of
the Council in accepting the new zoning map, that all former zoning maps
will be destroyed and new maps made.
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"AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE LOCATION, HEIGHT, NlJlliBER OF STORIES, BULK,
AND SIZE OF BUILDINGS AND OTHER STRUCTURES THE SIZES OF YARDS AND OTHER
OPEN SPACES; LOT COVERAGE DENSITY AND DISTRIBUTION OF POPUL.o\TION; OFF-STREET
PARKING AND LOADING FACILITIES; AND THE USES OF BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, AND
LAND FOR BUSINESS, INDUSTRY, RESIDENCE AND OTHER PURPOSES IN THE CITY OF
JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS; AND FOR SAID PURPOSES TO DIVIDE THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
INTO DISTRICTS, OF' COMPATIBLE USES, FOR LARGE SCALE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT, ·
FOR ELIMINATION OF USES NOT IN CONFORMANCE WITH PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE,
AND FOR SUCH OTHER HATTERS AS ARE NECESSARY TO THE HEALTH, SAF'ETY, AND
GENERAL ~JELFARE OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE; AND FOR SAID PURPOSES TO
DIVIDE THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE INTO DISTRICTS OF SUCH NUMBER, SHAPE AND
AREA AS . MAY BE DEEMED BEST SUITED TO CARRY OUT THESE REGULATIONS; TO PRESCRIBE
PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF ITS PROVIS:EIDNS~ AND TO PRESCRIBE FOR ITS
ENFORCEMENT", was introduced.
Alderman Alberson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that ordinance be placed on
FIRST READING. ,Roll Call: and the following voted aye: Aldermen: Honeycutt,
Sorrells, Alberson, Lehman, Smith and Hill, and the following voted nay: none.
MOTION APPROVED, ORDINANCE READ IN ITS ENTIRETY FOR FIRST TIME by Mayor Harden.
Alderman Sorrells moved, seconded by Alderman Alberson that the Ordinance
be accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: and the followtng voted aye:
Aldermen: Honeycutt, Sorrells, Alberson, Lehman, Smith and Hill. 6 ayes,
no nays. Ordinance accepted on FIRST READING.
Alderman Lehman moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to suspend the rules
and place Ordinance on SECOND READING. Roll Call: and the following voted
aye: Aldermen: Hill, Smith, Lehman, Alberson, Sorrells and Honeycutt.
Motion received six affirmative votes and no negative votes, whereupon
Mayor Harden read Ordinance for SECOND TIME.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to further suspend the
rules and place Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. Roll Call: and the
following voted aye: Aldermen: Hill, Smith, Lehman, Alberson, Sorrells and
Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and no negative votes,
whereupon Mayor Harmen read the ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME.
Alderman Sorrells moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that the ORDINANCE BE
APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Roll Call: and the following voted aye: Aldermen:
Hill, Smith, Lehman, Alberson, Sorrells and Honeycutt, and the following
voted nay: None. ORDINANCE APPROVED AND ADOPTED this the l~th day of
April, 1969, and nmnbered 2 1 ).
Mayor Harden praised the Planning Commission and stated they had worked
long and faithfully to complete the ordinance, and also thanked Metroplan
for its assistance.
The following reconmendations were presented by the Planning Commission:
"That ap:pr.oval be given to Lot Split of Plat 11 A11 Bomber Base Addn. (plat
attached) and Alderman Alberson moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to
approve Lot Split of Plat "A" Bomber Base Addn. Motion approved by
voice vote.
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"That approval be given to plat and survey of the 1 acre shown on
attached plan and situated ins!, s!, S! N\~, Sec. 29, TJN, RlOW".
It was explained tbis property is owned by Wayne Wilkins, and known
a8 the "Joiner property", and that the "Haven" house at been torn down
at this site, and Mr. Wilkins plans to build 4 nduplexes there. Alderman
Alberson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to approve the plat and survey
of 1 acre, legal description as set out above. Motion approved by voice
vote.
Dick Huck, Park 8c Recreation Director, stated he expected to have the
final plans for the Recreational Center complex on Martin Street at
Highway 167, to present at May 1st Council Meeting,
Mayor I1arden reported the Hospital Commission is proposing expansion of
Rebsamen Memorial Hospital and will present its plar;s soon.
Ambulance report for March, 1969, reflected receipts as $839.91Z and dis-
bursements as $504.33, with balance as of March 31, 1969 as $335.64,
and uncollected accounts as $776.90.
Mayor Harden announced that ~epresentative Wilbur Mills has accepted an
invitation to deliver the dedicatory address at the new Library on Sunday,
June 1, at 2:00 ~· M.
Mayor Harden reported that Geo. Baldwin has recently been employed as
Poundmaster at the Dog Pound.
There being no further business to transact, it was moved to adjourn.
APPROVED:
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COUNCIL MEETING
May 1, 1969
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thur:5day, May 1, 1969,
at 7:.30 P. M., at Municipal Building for the regular meeting. Meeting wa~
called to order by Mayor Harden, presiding officer, and Prayer by Alderman
Sorrells.
On Roll Call the following members were present ae their names were called:
Aldermen: Honeycutt, Sorrells, Lehman, Alberson, Smith and Hill. Present: 6,
'absent: o, a quorum was declared. ·Also present were: Mayor Harden, Clerk Avants,
Admn. Asst. Bill Taylor, Police Chief Traylor and Dick Huck, Park & Recreation
Director.
Copies of Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 17th were presented for study
and later approval.
Corrections or additions to Minutes of Regular Meeting of March 20 and
April 1, 1969, which were presented April 17, 1969, were the next order
of business and after no corrections or additions were presented, Mayor Harden
declared the Minutes approved as written and presented.
Scott Farrell, Architect, presented 'structural, foundation and mechanical
site plans of the Community Recreational Center to be located at Hwy. 167
and Martin Street. Mr. Farrell stated he thought the building can be constructed
for $10,000, and explained the site plan drawings in detail and the location
of the swimming pool which will be approximately 80 x 54. He explained
the floor plan and that the building will front Martiri Street and will contain
approximately 5,250 sq. feet. Discussion of power for the building followed,
and it was stated power will be in the rear of the building and will be
serviced from property line. Discussion of soil samples followed and Mr. Farrel
~aid the soil test had been returned, but that he did not bring it with him.
He said the foundation plans are not finished and they they might present
an alternate of either spread .footing or piers. He pointed out there are no
frills to the building, that it is all standard and will be constructed of
Haydite block and brick. After viewing the plans and after discussion,
Alderman Alberson moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to accept the plans
of the Community Recreational Center as drawn and to authorize adverti~ing
for bids for construction of the building, said bids to be opened May 20th
at 2:00P.M. Motion approved by voice vote. It. was requested that Mr.
Farrell include that all contractors have Arkansas licenses and th~t the
City reserves the right to reject any or all bids, etc.
Alderman Hill expressed disappointment that a gymnasium was not included in
the plans, and said a majority of the p,eople will be disappointed also, but
Dick Huck, Park Director, explained that the cost would be pearer $100,000
for the building, if a gymnasium had been included.· Hr. Farrell commended
Mr. Huck for his assistance and cooperation in preparing the plans.
Mayor Harden a~ked Mr. Farrell if the cypress fence can be erected
within the next three weeks at the new library site, and he stated that
cypress lumber has been hard to obtain, but that every effort will be
expended to have the work done in tin1e for the library dedication, June 1.
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Mayor Harden explained tha Lawrence L. Goddard's term had expired .as a
member of Park & Recreation Comm1.ssion, and re-appointed him as a member of
the Park 8c Recreation Commission for a five year term. Alderman Hill moved ,
seconded by Alderman Sorrells to confirm the appointment made by:Hayor Harden
of tfl~ance L. Go ddard as a member of the Park & Recreation Commission for
a P of five years. Motion approved by voice vote.
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Mayor Harden lauded Mr. Goddard for his work with the Park & Recreation
Commission and stated he considered him a number orie citizen, one who is
always trying to help improve Jacksonville, and mentioned that Mr. Goddard
was director of the recent successful two week clean-up drive, sponsored
by the Chamber of Commerce, of which he is Chairman of the Beautification
Committee. Alderman Honeycutt also praised Mr. Goddard for the fine work
he has done for civic enterprise~.
Mr. Goddard responded by thanking the Mayor and Council for ~upplying city
truck~ to remove debris in advance of the drive and concluded that this
contributed greatly to the effectivenes~ of the clean-up campaign. He said
that on the beautification program, that more roses should be planted and
that he hoped in the future that a year-round continuous maintenance program
could be effected and have a continual maintenance crew to take care of
public grounds. He also commended the civic club~ for helping with the
drive, and specifically mentioned the work done by Chief Traylor, a member
of the Lions Club. He also commended Dick Huck for the excellent job he
is doing with the Park & Recreation Commission.
Chief Traylor called atte.ntion to the pond in Dupree Park and said it is
being used for swimming at night and suggested that an Ordinance be passed
to prohibit swimming there. Mayor Harden commented that a warning sign,
4 x 4, was erected there at one time, but that it was torn down after the
first night, and suggested that Chief Traylor send a patrol through there
to keep people from swimming in the pond.
Mayor Harden commented he was well pleased with the acti.on of the Pulaski
County School Board in approving construction of a field house at the new
high school. He mentioned t.he newspaper appeared to give credit to only
two of the school board members and said he thought several other board
members should have been mentioned for credit as havinr, voted for the
field house for Jacksonville.
On Motion of Alderman Sorrells, seconded by Alderman Hill and all members
voting in the affirmative that bank balances, current account~ payable in
the sum of ·$8,046.32 be accepted and approved for pa~nent for Jacksonville
Water & Sewer Department.
Mayor Harden said the sewer plant project is beginning to work hut;y they
are running into thing3 not expected, that the first samples have been obtained
and that it will be necessary to refrigerate the samples. He mentioned that
Dr. Sidwell has worked faithfully to get the project in operation and that
he, like Larry Goddard, deserved much praiBe for hi5 civic mindness.
Mayor Harden introduced Reedie Ray and Sidney Moore, attorney, representing
the Dick Jeter Water Association. A contract binding the ci.ty to supply
water to residents of the Dick Jeter area was presented, and Mr. Moore said
action by the city council was essential to qualify the Association for a
federal grant from the Farmer's Home, Administration. Mayor Harden commented
that, as the contract is drawn, that it is strictly in favor of the Association,
and not the city, and that he is not entirely satisfied with the price mentioned
in the contract, but it seems it is something FHA wanted.
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According to the provisions of the contract, the Association will pay the
City )0¢ monthly per customf!r for billing and collecting, as "rell as a
minimum of $100.00 per customer to connect to the system. The city will
bill each individual customer, and the Association will be responsible for
collecting the bills and pay the city in a lump sum, once each month.
Mayor Harden said one change he wanted included in the contract is the
charge for water cut-off fee. He explained the cut-off fee has been raised
fr.om ~1.00 to $3.50 and f elt it wi ll be unfair for Jacksonville customere
if they are required to pay mor e f or cut-off feM than those in the As sociation.
Mr. Hoore, Attorney, agreed to the revislon~ and Reedie Hay stated it is
hoped they can have the contracts with modifications signed by next Council
meeting. After discussion, Alderman Alberson moved, seconded by Alderman
Lehman to give tenative approval of the contract as to form only· to bring it
in line with city· policies. Motion approved by voice vote.
Mayor Harden reported the Public Service Commission had advised th.at Ark. Power
& Light's petition to revert to the consumer any municipal franchise tax
exceeding 4~, has been set for a hearing. He explained the Power & Light
Company is willing to pay the 4-i% on their receipts, but any municipal tax
ratse iD excess of this amount will revert to the customer, if approved by
Public Service Commission.
Alderman Sorrells moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to accept for
maintenance water lines, sewer and lift station installed in Phase II of
EastView Addition, situated at rear of Whit Davis Lumber Company. Motion
approved by voice vote. Tommy Bond, Engineer, reported the system is in
goo,d order.
In Police Department discussion, Mayor Harden reported that Chief Traylor
has established an investigating detail, and they are ~oing a good job,
having recovered approximately $10,000 worth of stolen property since Jan. 1.
He said they are in need of an unmarked automobile to carry on their work,
that the Police Department has three new automobiles, but needs an unmarked
car, for if they go out in a marked car, they defeat their purpose. He said
the automobile will be used specifically for investigation work and not for
traffic patrol, as he felt it unfair to the public to work traffic patrol
in an unmarked car. He mentioned tt should be a standard automobile,
equipped with air conditioniiig.
Alderman Lehman stated that he is for the Police Department, but would like
to see the new Fire Station on Graham Road opened, a.nd though if we had $2,000
to spend, the Fire Department should be given consideration. Mayor Harden and
the council agreed they would like to see the new Fire S~ation opened, and
explained that personnel is needed to open the new station and efforts are
being made to secure them. Mayor Harden said the Attorney General's office
has been contacted ·for an opinion on the firemen's work week, but that some
of the cities are employing firemen for 72 hrs., though the bill passed
by the Legislature specifies 64 hours. After further discussion, Alderman
Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Alberson to authorize adverti5ing for bids
and purchasing one standard automobile, equipped with air conditioning for
Police Department investigating department. Roll Call: and the following
voted aye: Aldermen: Honeycutt, Sorrells, Alberson, I.ehman, Smith and Hill.
Motion carried. Mayor Harden mentioned the survey recently made by Metroplan
to ob t ai n federal funds to ~e lp buy equipment, etc., for law enforct.!ment agencies,
and mentioned a request of .,n 47 ,000 for new radio equipment, jail expans i on, etc.,
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had been filed for Jackeonville. He said Metroplan wants to meet ~<rith
council informally soon to discuss this matter.
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Chief Traylor asked that t~e vents be checked at Police & Court Bui~ding
as ventilation problems are being experienced there, and Mayor Harden asked
City Admn. Asst., Bill Taylor, to check this matter.
Fire Departntent report for April reflected response to 8 alarms with fire
loss as $200.00. Alderman Sorrells moved, seconded by Alderrrtan Alberson to
accept and file the Fire Department report for April. Motion approved by
voice vote.
Salarie!l of Police and Fire Departments were discuseed .and Mayor Harden
stated he received a letter from Mr. HoodrovT Billingsley, Director of
State Approving Agency for Veterans, which stated in pa.rt:
11 The new GI Bill now per{llits cities to be approved for the training of
FIREMEN and or POLICEMEN and for veterans to receive benefits while in
training. _ The training period for firemen may be for fourteen months and
policemen for a period of thirteen months." "This program should assist
you in recruiting and retention of trainees (veterans). The scale of
benefits a veteran would receive while in training will be in addition
to the salary paid by your city.
Single
First six months $80.00
Second six months 60.00
Third Period 40.00
Married
(1 dep.)
$90.00
70.00
so.oo
'rwo or more
dependents
$100.00 so.oo
60,00
"A veteran to be eligible must have served over 181 days of continuous active
duty since January 31, 1955.rr
After discussion, it was agreed that the Police and Fire Chiefs to contact
Mr, Billingsley for further information.
Mayor Harden said he had been asked to invite council members as gue3ts
to the animal fish fry given by the Fire Department, Thuraday, May 8, at 7:00 P. H.
He mentioned that the Govt. Affairs Committee of the Chamber of Commerce,
Mr. Keith Boaz, Chairman, had invited elected officials to a reception at
Ramada Inn on thi~ date, and it wa~ agreed to ask Mr. Boaz to postpone this
reception to a later date.
Mayor Harden reported that some street work is in progress on Linda Lane, that
approximately one-half of the curb is in and water and gas lines are being
moved. He reported the small dozer, recently purchased, has been received
and is in use.
Alderman Alberson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that Hayor Harden .be
authorized to sign a formal request for the City of Jacksonville, for a
proposed public railroad cros~ling 1 designated as .S. James Street extension
on the Air Base spur track in Jack~opville. (This is in connection with
the Loop Road tying into James Street, which has been under consideration)
Motion approved by voice vote.
In Sanitation Department, Mayor Harden stated the sanitation truck should be
about ready for delivery, that they have been on a strike in San Antonio
which led to the delay of delivery of the truck.
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tn Planning Commission discussion, it was stated the new zoning map~ should
be ready soon.
Discussion of the request of Mr. Bynie Morse, of Rector, Phillips, Morse,
for their company to act as leasing agent for the industrial property owned
by the city followed and it was decided to defer action on this matter.
M;;~.yor Harden discussed cancelling the lease with Controls Co. of America,
said lease expiring September, 1969, in which Controls has proposed to
r e turn the buildings to the city prior to this time, but to continue to
pay the monthly rental until September. It i·ras ascertained the city 1-1ould
have to furnish insurance coverage on the buildings as soon as they are
accepted from Controls Company, so it was generally agreed to defer action
on this matter.
There being no further b11sin~ss to transact, it was moved to adjourn,
at 10:15 P. M.
APPROVED:
~~~~~~~~==~----JOHN H. HARDEN, MAYOR
ATTFSTo -£ ( ty 'FtbY')\rnt~';'Ef~ CLERK
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COUNCIL MEETING
May 15, 1969
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, May 15, 1969, at
7:30 P. M., at Municipal Building for the regtilar meeting. Meeting was called to
order by Mayor Harden, presiding officer, and opening Prayer by Alderman Sorrells.
On Roll Call the following members were present as their names were called:
Aldermen: Honeycutt, Sorrells, Alberson, Lehman, Smith and Hill.
Present: 6, absent: o, a quorum was declared. Also present were: Mayor Harden,
Clerk Avants, Admn. Asst., Wm. Taylor, Fire Chief Schmitt and Dick Huck,
Park & Recreation Director.
Copies of Minutes of Regular Meeting of May 1, 1969, were presented for study
and later approval.
Corrections or additions to Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 17th, 1969,
which were presented for study at regular meeting of May 1, 1969, were the
next order of business, and after no corrections or additions were presented,
Mayor Harden declared the Minutes approved as written and presented.
On Motion of Alderman Alberson, seconded by Alderman Sorrells and all members
voting in the affirmative, that bank balances, current accounts payable in
the sum of $5,261.22 and Reserve Bond Fund payments in sum of $27,939.55 be
accepted and approved for payment for Jacksonville Water & Sewer Department.
Mayor Harden stated that twelve residents on John Shelton Road, running East
from the Church on Military Road, have petitioned that the Water Department
furnish them with water, proposing to pay the regular cost of water, the
$100.00 tie on fee per house, and the cost of the pipe, which is approximately
51¢ per ft. In the discussion, it was estimated the line will be approximately
1/4 mile in length. It was a l so pointed out that this water will not reach the
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city filter plant and these consumers will be on a raw water line. After discussion,
Alderman Sorrells moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to approve furnishing
water to consumers on Uohn Shelton Road, with the understanding the consumers
pay tpe regular price for water, $100.00 tie on fee per house, and for the pipe
for the line. Motion approved by voice vote.
Mayor Harden pointed to the need for a tractor and mower for use of the Water
Department and City Park. After discussion, Alderman Hill moved, seconded by
Alderman Lehman that the Mayor be authorized to advertise for bids and purchase
a tractor and mower for use of Water Department and Park, said purchase to be
paid from the Depreciation Fund of the Water Department. Motion approved by
voice vote.
Police Department report for April, 1969, reflected 398 cases processed
before Municipal Court and total cash from fines, etc. as $12,596.45.
It was generally agreed to accept and file the Police Department report for
April.
In Police Department discussion, Mayor Harden sta.ted that Mr. John Harrington
of Metroplan feels confident that the Jacksonville Police Department will be
eligible to receive some matching federal funds on the Police Department
Crime Bill, sometime after July 1. He explained that the grant will have
to be met by the city on a percentage basis and that the money can be used to
help build new jails and for other improvements in the Police Depar~ent.
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He said Mr. Harrington recommendated that the grant, if obtained,
not be used to increase salaries of policemen, but rather be used for
improvements, for if it ·was used to increase salaries, the salaries might
have to be decreased next year, should the city not receive another grant.
He said that Mr. Harrington would be glad to meet with the Council to
further discuss this grant, if it is desired that he do so.
Mayor Harden stated that consideration should be given to ways and means to
increase city revenues, so that salaries of firemen ·can be increased.
He presented a proposed increase in Tevenues form as follows:
.50¢ increase in garbage
Dump fees
(now pay 4!) Ark. Powe r & Light
Ark. Louisiana Gas
General Telephone
Occupational tax
Plumbing fees
Building Permits
'' '' $2 • 00 per meter
" It 4%
Ordinance drawn up for private clubs.
In the discussion of each of these proposals, Mayor Harden said that it the
utility franchise taxes were Taised that the citizens will still end up
paying for the increase, and suggested going directly to the people by
raising the garbage, dump, plumbing, building permits and occupation tax
fees, thus making a full participation of the citizens.
He said a study should be made to upgrade the salary structure fO'J! .f't:remen, and
indicated that a beginning fireman should receive the greater increase with
smaller increases for firemen at the head of the dept. After discussion,
it was decided that a new salary schedule for the Fire Dept. be prepared to
determine how much the overall cost will be for the increases in salaries,
and then a study be made of where the new revenue will be derived, and suggested
that the salary and tax increases be made by July 1. He also stated. he would like
someone to review the Occupational tax ordinance and revise it for next year.
Mayor Harden announced the official dedication ceremony of the _new Library will
be June 1, and that Rep. Wilbur Mills will deliver the dedicatory address.
He said it is also planned in conjunction with the dedication ceremony, to
have open house at all public facilities in Jacksonville from 3:00 to .5:00 P. M.
In Sanitation Department, Mayor Harden reported the new Sanitation truck has
been received and is now in use.
In Planning Commission discussion, it was stated the new zoning maps should be
ready in the next few days.
It was announced that bids will be opened for the proposed new Recreational
Center at Highway 161 and Martin Street, on May 20, at 2:00 P. M.
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Alderman Honeycutt stated that residents of Stone Street requested
traffic signs, such as: Caution, Slow, Children Playing, etc., erected on
the street as it is being used for racing. Alderman Lehman said he had
received a letter asking for a stop light on Sharp and School Streets.
Mayor Harden said the Pulaski Co. School Board appointed a safety committee
and they point out several hazards and asked for several things. After
discussion, Mayor Harden saidthe Police. Department will be asked to watch
Stone Street and that proper traffic signs will be erected there.
Ambulance report for April reflected: Receipts: $1,088.64 and disbursements:
$881.63 with balance aa of April 30, 1969 as $207.01 and uncollected accounts
as $785.00. AlderwAn Alberson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that the
April Ambulance report be accepted and filed and all members voted in the
affirmative.
There being no fUrther business to transact, it was moved and approved to
adjourn at 8:25 P. M.
APPROVED: H HARDEN MAYOR JOHN • '
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COUNCIL MEETING
June 5, 1969 ~
The City Council of the City of .Jacksonville met Thursday, June 5, 1969,
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
Aldermatr Sorrells.
On Roll Call the following members were present 'as their names were called:
Aldermen: Honeycutt, Sorrells, Lehman, Smith and Hill. Present: 5, absent: 1,
a quorum was declared. Alderman Alberson was absent for the meeting. Also
present were! Mayor Harden, Clerk Avants, City Attorney Rice, 'William Taylor,
Admn. Asst., Dick Huck, Park & Recreation Director and Mr. Howard Dunn,
Fire Chief, LRAFB. Mr. Kenneth Pat Wilson, Mr. Ed Schmitt and Mr. James
Pace were also present.
Copies of Minutes of Regular meeting of May 15, 1969 were presented for study
and later approval.
Corrections or additions to Minutes of Regular meeting of May 1, 1969,
which were presented for study at regular meeting of May 15, were the next
order of business, and after no corrections or additions were presented,
Mayor Harden declared the Minutes approved as written and presented.
On Motion of Alderman Sorrells, seconded by Alderman Hill and:all members
voting in the affirmative, that bank balances,,curre nt accounts payable in
the sum of $4,683.35 be accepted and approved for payment for Jacksonville
Water &,Sewer Department.
Police Department report for May, 1969 reflected 206 cases brought before
Municipal Court and. total cash from fines, forfeitures, etc., as $9,112.50.
It was generally agreed to accept and file the Police report.
Fire Department report for May reflected response to seven alarms ~ith
estimated fire loss as $200.00. It was generally agreed to accept and file
the Fire Department report. Mayor Harden announced that Norman Arthur Moseley
has been employed in the Fire Department. Mayor Harden stated he had been
working on his report pertaining to the increase of firemens wages, but did
not have it completed, and when it is completed it will be presented at
next council meeting. He announced the new fire station is about complete
except for the parking area being paved and purchasing the furniture.
In Street Department discussion, Mayor Harden said that International Paper
Company decided not to wait for the city to build the street to their plant
as had been planned, and had moved in equipment and started to work on the street
and they only asked that the city provide engineering and supervisory services
for the project which is being done. Mayor Harden said the next project
undertaken will be drainage on Roosevelt ·Road, which has long been a serious problem.
He said that Tommy Bond, Engineer, is st~dying the problem and thought it
might be feasibl~ to run a line from Central Avenue and place tile from there
to Graham Road. He explained that it is planned to lower· the big ditch and
have a flat, concrete bottom.
ln Sanitation Department discussion, Mayor Harden reported that ·one of the
sanitation trucks required installation ·or a hydraulic ram which cost
approximately 31,600.00. Discussion or the garbage contract for LRAFB followed
and Mayor Harden said he thought some concern in Missouri had the contract,
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but there was same question of their being able to furnish bond. He
said the city charges the concern a fee of $200.00 per month for dumping
privileges. Discussion of misuse of the dump .followed and Mayor Harden
said the city dump is the only free dump in Pulaski County and many
people and business establishments are taking unfair advantage and are
dumping truck loads of beer cane and other large amounts of refuse. He
reminded that the city pays $25.00 per hour for a dozer to work at the
dump to keep this refuse pushed away, and again stated that he felt a fee
s hould be charged for dumpingprivileges at the city dump. He said he
would discuss this matter further at the next council meeting.
It was announced the Planning Commission met Tuesday, June 3, but had no
recommendations to present.
Dick Huck, Director of Parks & Recreation, presented a letter from the
Parks & Recreation Committee with the following recommendations for
consideration by the Mayor and City Council:
"That item #2 of the March 20, 1969, recommendation of the Parks & Recreation
Commission to the Council whidl read: 'After purchase of said land, it is
recommended that necessary action be taken to proceed with the construction
and development of the Recreational Complex, and that the construction of the
Recreation Center building of the complex shall not exceed $70,000.00,'be
amended to read: 1 that the construction of the recreation building will not
exceed the amount of $75,300.00.111
"This amendment is due to the bid price of $77,752.00 by the low bidder,
Charles Lovell Construction Company. The Parks and Recreation Commission
recommends that the attached items be deleted or redesigned. Thea~ items
will·approximately reduce the cost of the facility $2,500, as itemized in
the attached document, bringing the cost of the facility to the amended
total of $75 1 300.0011
Mr. Ed Wimberly, of Farrell & Wimberly, architects discussed each of the
possible items to reduce costs of the building as follows:
JACKSONVILLE ACTIVITIES BUILDING POSSIBLE ITEMS TO REDUCE COSTS
ITEM 1
ITEM 2
ITEM 3
ITEM 4
ITEM 5
ITEM 6
Omit wood benches in main activities room DEDUCT $ 125.00
Omit vinyl asbestos floor tile and use
an acrylic paint
Omit two showers and go to revised
toilet layout
Go to $60/M Brick Allowance in lieu
of $70.00/M
PENDING . --Doors
Reduce some outside water and e,ewer piping
from contract, let city agencies pick this
DEDUCT 400.00
(cannot be deleted)
DEDUCT 210.00
DEDUCT 250.00
EST. , 100.00
(change is not firm)
up . DEDUCT. 91.00
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pipe system for water heater
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DEDUCT 95.oo
ITEM 8 Omit fioor drains at water heater DEDUCT 26.oo
(cannot be deleted)
ITEM 9 Use fioor mounted water closets in li"eu ·of
wall mounted DEDUCT
ITEM 10 & 11 Delete underground electrical service and
go to overhead service in lieu of. Delete
3 fixtures in each of the small activi~y
rooms DEDUCT
111.00
368.00
ITEM 12 PENDING -Electrical Paneling EST., 100.00
ITEM 13
ITEM 14
ITEM 15
ITEM 16
. (change is not firm)
Omit two base cabinets (one each area) DEDUCT
Use service weight soil pipe in lieu of
heavy duty DEDUCT
Revise hardware go to standard weight DEDUCT
Glass -in lieu of 1/411 solar bronze use
a. 1/411 grey pl,ate DEDUCT
b. 7/32 greylite w/ 1/4" grey
plate for doors DEDUCT
c. 3/16 11 greylite w/ 1/4" grey
plate for doors · DEDUCT
400.00
61.00'
152.00
313.00
ITEM 17 Omit concrete tests DEDUCT 100.00-
*'****On item 17' it ·was decided that the city have the op'iion to run a
test on the c·oncr·ete, that a cylinder can be run and have the tests
made without too_ much expense.
ITEM 18 Omit carpet ih office area use vinyl asbestos
floor tile in lieu of DEDUCT 120.00
After reviewing theitemized list and being assured that the items would not
lower the quality or usefulness of the building, Alderman Hill moved,
seconded by Alderman Lehman to accept the recommendations of the Park &
Recreation Conunission of $75,300.00 for cost of the building. Motion approved
by voice vote.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt that the architect
contact the contractor on the changes recommended and that the Mayor be
authorized to execute the contract on behalf of the city with the contractor
for the building. Motion approved by voice vote.
Dick Huck reported the fence -is underway at the Library and should be finished
soon. He also said that he had received several OEO boys for summer work in
the parks.
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In str,eet departmen~ ,discussion, Mayor Harden said he sent serveyors to
Peach Street in New Town, in which a house is located in the middle of the
stree~, but was stopped and advised that it is private property. He
asked City Attorney Rice to check into this matter and ascertain i.f' the
cj_ ty owns a 50 foot right-of-way at this location.
Arnbula.ncc report for May reflected: Receipts: $976.56 and disbursements
as $805.77 with balance as of May 31 as $170.79 and uncollected accounts
as $768.00. It was generally agreed to accept and file the ambulance
report.
11 AN ORDINANCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF LEVYING A PRIVILEGE TAX AND A GROSS RECEIPTS
TAX 0~ THE SALE 0~ DISPENSATION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WITHIN THE CITY
LIMITS OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY TO
EXIST AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 11 was presented for study and consideration as
a part of the program to help obtain additional revenues for upgrading of
salaries of uniformed employees.
Mr. Eq Schmitt reported the tile placed in a ditch near his home by the
Street Department is not large enough to carry the water flow after a
heavy,rain, and that flooding still exists. Mayor Harden said the matter
will be checked and that it is hoped to take care of many drainage problems
on this summer's Street program.
Mr. Pace stated that St. Jude's Church on South Oak Street has a parking
problen1 and asked that the city place gravel between the sidewalk and
street so that cars can park there and not have to park in the street and
cause a traffic hazard. Mayor Harden stated this matter will be considered.
Mr. P~t Wilson, of First Jacksonville Bank, stated he was present at the
meeting as he thought salaries of policemen and firemen would be discussed,
a.nd stated that. his bank will voluntarily increase its privilege tax to
help pay for an increase in salaries in th~ Police and Fi~Departments.
He stated he wished to offer his bank's services in helping the city to invest
its funds to receive the greatest advantage, and said he felt with the new
rates ,offered by the bank that the city could realize from $5,000 to $10,000
per year in interest on its investments. Mayor Harden and the Council
thanked Mr. Wilson for his interest and offer o£ assistance.
There being no further business to transact, it was moved and approved to
adjourn at 8:50 P.M.
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COUNCIL MEETING
June 19, 1969
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, J1me 19, 1969,
at 7:30 P. M., at Municipal Building for the regula.r meeting. Meeting was called
to order by Mayor Harden, presiding officer, and opening Prayer by Alderman Sorrells.
On Roll Call the following members were present as their .names were called:
Aldermen: Honeycutt, Sorrells, Lehman, Smith and Hill. Fresent: 5, absent: 1,
a quorum was declared. Alderman Albl!'!rson was absent for the .meeting. Also
present were: Mayor Harden, Clerk Avants; William Taylor, Admn. Asst.,
Wayman Schmitt, Fire Chief, Howard Dunn, Fire Chief LRAF'B,. Dick }!:uck,
Park & Recreation Director, Tommy Bond, Engineer, and two citizens,
Mrs. Hooper and Rev. Calvin Mitchell.
Copies of Minutes of Regular Meeting of June 5, were presented for study and
later approval. .
Corrections or additions to Minutes of Regular Meeting of May 15, 1969, which
111ere presented for study at regular meeting of June 5, were the next. order of
business, and after no corrections or additions were presented, Mayor Harden
declared the Minutes approve~ as written and presented.
Mayor Harden discussed the need for an increase in city General Fund revenues
in order that salaries of Policemen and Firemen can be increased. He presented
an Ordinance increasing Sanitation fees, and mentioned that the Privilege Tax
Ordinance should be revised prior to January 1, 1970, and that plumbing permits
should be increased and private clubs taxed. He said it became necessary
to increase sanitation fees in order to pay the increase in salaries
of Police and Firemen for the baJ:ance of the year, and said the Sanitation
Department has not been paying its way, and this proposed raise in fees is to
enable the"Sanitation Department to take care of itself, so that General Fund
revenues can be applied to other departments. He pointed out if the
Ordinance is passed, that sanitation fees will be increased July 1, but
actual collection will not be made until August 1, this in effect, will mean
that six month salary increases will have to be made w:i.th a five month collection
of fees, since the new salary schedule applies July 1, 1969. After further
discussion: ttAN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 150, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY TO
EXIST AND FOR OTHF..R. PURPOSES't was introduced. (This is an Ordinance increasing
Sanitation rates). Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Sorrells that
the Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. Roll Call: and the following
voted aye: Aldermen: Honeycutt, Sorrells, Lehman, Smith and Hill, and the
following voted nay: none. MOTION APPROVED, ORDINANCE READ IN ITS ENTIRETY
FOR THE FIRST TIME by Mayor Harden.
Alderman Sorrells moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt that the Ordinance
be accepted on FIRST READING. Roll Call: and the following voted aye:
Aldermen: Honeycutt, Sorrells, Lehman, Smith and Hill. 5 ayes, no nays,
ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING. .
Alderman Lehman moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to susped the rules and
place Ordinance on SECOND READING. Roll Call: and the following voted aye:
Aldermen: Hill, Smith, Lehman, Sorrells and Honeycutt. Motion received
five affirmative votes and no negative votes, whereupon Mayor Harden
read Ordinance for SECOND TIME.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alder1nan Hill moved to further suspend the
rules and place Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. Roll Call: Aldermen:
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Hill, Smith, Lehman, Sorrells and Honeycutt all voted aye, and the following
voted nay: none. Motion received S affirmative votes and no negative votes,
whereupon Mayor Harden read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME.
tlderman Sorrells moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that the ORDINANCE BE APPROVED
and ADOPTED. Roll Call: and the following voted aye: Aldermen: Hill, Smith, Lehman,
Sorrells, and Honeycutt, and the following voted nay: None.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Sorrells that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE
be approved and adopted. Roll Call: and the· following voted ayet
Alalermen: Hill, Smith, Lehman, Sorrells and Honeycutt; S ayes, no nays.
ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of June,
1969, and numbered 2 1 4.
ttA RESOLUTION APPROVING A WAGE SCHEDULE FOR EMPLOYEES IN THE FIRE AND
POLICE DEPARTMENTS": was introduced. Alderman Lehman moved, seconded by
Alderman Sorrells that the Resolution be read inits entirety. Roll Call:
and the following voted aye: Aldermen: Honeycutt, Sorrells, Lehman, Smith
and Hill. Mayor Harden read the Resolution in its entirety. Alderman Honeycutt
moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the Resolution be approved and adopted
and that the pay schedule be effective July 1, 1969. Roll Call and the
following voted aye: Aldermen: Honeycutt, Sorrells, Hill, Lehman, and
Smith, and the following voted nay: none. RESOLUTION APPROVED AND ADOPTED
AND NUMBERED 107-69.
ttA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLF~K TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
WITH MISSOURI fACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY IN CONNECTION WITH CITY OF JACKSONVILLE'S
REQUEST FOR A PUBLIC ROAD CROSSING, DESIGNA'£ED AS 11 LOOP ROAD" SITUATED AT
MILE POST 330-25 NORTH OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS" was introduced. Alderman
Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Sorrells that the Resolution be read.
Roll Call: and th~ following voted aye: Aldermen: Honeycutt, Sorrells,
Lehman, Smith and Hill, and the following voted nay: none. Mayor Harden
read the Resolution in its entirety. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by
Alderman Sorrells that the Resolution be approved and adopted. Roll Call:
and the following voted aye: Aldermen: Honeycutt, Sorrells, Lehman, Smith
and Hill. RESOLUTION APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 108-69.
In Fire Departme~t discussion, Mayor Harden mentioned he is very proud of the
Police and Fire Departments and felt that with the new pay schedule for the
departments that present personnel can be retained and that the new starting
salary schedule will attract men who will remain with the Departments.
He mentioned that in the Fire Department there are two Captain positions
coming up, and that three or four men in the department are qualified to
take the test.
"A WAIVER OF BENEFITS UNDER ACT 326 of 196911 bearing signatures of 12 members of
the Fire Department was presented. This waiver states in part: that members
of the Jacksonville Fire Department accept the schedule proposed by the
Chief of the Fire Department whereby each employee will work a total of 72
hours for a period .of three weeks and a total of 48 hours for the following week,
so that the average number of hours per month Will be 64 hrs. per week.
Fire Chief Schmitt waid that it would require an eight week period to balance the
hours to 64 hours per week. Mayor Harden said he contacted Mr. Glenn Zimmerman
of Municipal League and had sent a copy of the Waiver to him for evaluation,
and that Mr. Zimmerman informed him he could see nothing wrong with it and
felt it would be all right.
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Alderman Lehman asked that any new fireman employed after the signing of
this Waiver be made aware of its provisions and that he also sign a waiver.
After discussion, Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Sorrells· to approve
the Waiver of Benefits under Act 326 of 1969 containing signatures of twelve
memlb.ers of the Fire Department. Motion approved by voice vote.
It was stated that it is hoped to open the new East Side Fire Station soon, ae
personnel is becoming available, and that furniture and fixtures for the
station will be purchased soon.
Mayor Harden asked to 9e~!@~•from the order of the.Agenda in order that
several citizens present could present their requests:
Mrs. Clyde Hooper requested permission to move a trailer owned by them
now located.in Cloverdale Trailer Court, to her lot at 817 Carver Lane.
Mrs. Hooper explained that her nephew and his wife accupy the trailer, but
her nephew is in Viet Nam, and his wife is ill and under the care of a
physician. Mrs. Hooper said they bought the lot three years ago and
prepared it for two trailer spaces and that a trailer formerly occupied
the apacsem ahd that it has water connection and lights.
Alderman Smith ~entioned that this matter had been brought to his attention and
he felt it was an emergency situation. Mayor Harden said the Zoning Ordinance
has been in full effect for ten days, and pointed out that according to the
Ordinance Carver Lane is not in a trailer zone. After a general discussion,
Alderman Sorrells moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that under hardship
circumstances that Mrs. Hh~per be permitted to move the trailer onto
her lot at 817 Carver Lane, with 'the -provision that if this trailer is
removed from the lot at any time, another trailer cannot be moved thereon.
Motion approved by voice vote.
Rev. Calvin Mitchell, of Second Methodist Church, stated his church purchased
a 3~ acre plot on McArthur Drive and the Methodist Conference Board has
purchased a mobil chapel to start a church at that location. He said the unit
is a nice mobil chapel, that it possibly will be in use for a year or more
until a permanent building can be erected, and asked permission to place it
on their lot. He explained it can be termed a "relocatable structuren to
be used until a church can be built. After discussion, Alderman Hill moved,
seconded by Alderman Smith that the Second Methodist Church be permitted to
locate this "re-locatable structure" on their plot on McArthur Drive. Motion
approved by voice vote.
On Motion of Alderman Sorrells, seconded by Alderman Hill and all members
voting in the affirmative, that bank balances, current accounts payable in ·the
sum of $5,976.76 be accepted and approved for payment for Jacksonville Water
& Sewer Department. Mayor Harden said residents 1 of Valentine Road have not
been heard from lately concerning obtaining city water, but that residents
of Wooten Road now want city water.
Mayor liarden said Pulaski County is under consideration by the Federal Government
as to being declared a heavy growth area, which means Jacksonville will have
the same priority as any low poverty area or disaster area, and·could mean
from 50 to 100% matching funds available.
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Tn S.t.reet T'lfllnartment <;iiscu.ssion1 Nayor Harden stated that Tommy Bond, Engineer, nas neen s tua~~ng dra~nage prob ems on Pike, Central and North Avenue, and
Mr. Bond presented a drawing with three alternates which he proposes to
correct drainage in those areas: he proposes to solve this drainage problem
with an open ditch flowing generally North to the large ditch adjacent to
Graham Road.
Alternate #1 open dirt ditch -Cost $ 2,671.50
Alternate #2 Concrete Blocks & concrete 4,986.60
Alternate #3 Pipe ditch from Pike to
Graham Road 12,447.05
After discussion, Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to approv·e
Alternate #2 as submitted by Mr. Bond provided easementB are obtained,
Motion approved by voice vote.
Drainage problems in Oakhurst Addition were discussed and Mr. Bond estimated
it would cost approximately $28,000 to do this project, pointing out that a
great portion of the cost is in the 36 inch pipe that will be needed.
Mayor Ha.rden said after heavy rains this section definitely has a drainage
problem, that he wanted to make the council aware of this need, and that
if it is ever undertaken that help will be needed from the developers
of the area.
Mayor Harden said that several groups from Jacksonville have contacted
County Judge Mackey requesting that the County do a lot of work in this
area, and that he had asked the City Council to put a priority on projects
which they felt would be most beneficial to the citizens. After discussion,
it was generally agreed that Mayor Harden notify Judge Mackey of the
following projects, which it is felt has priority:
1. Loop Road Railroad crossing.
2. Parking Lots and Football field for the new High School.
3. Relocation of bridge on Northeastern Ave.
4. Extension of Redmond Road to Freeway and s. James Street.
Mayor Harden said he felt the first three items should be given top priority
so that they can be Qompleted before September when the new High School opens.
He mentioned the extension of Redmond Road can be started .after the IIigh
School opens.
It was reported the Federal Housing and Urban Development Dept. has disapproved
funds to be used to investigate the possibility of establishing an Airport
for Jacksonville. The City had requested $),000 to make this study.
Further discussion in Street Department stated that good progress is being
made on various projects and bids will be taken on blacktop in next two c
weeks. Mayor Harden pointed out the Street Department turnback funds are
from $10,000 to $15,000 lower than at the end of first quarter last year, and
that he was informed the County's turnback funds are also $80,000 lower than
last year.
Mayor Ha rden announced that if there are no objections, it is proposed that
the following hours wi ll be in effect for the city Dump, 8:00 A. M. to 6:00 P. M.,
si.x days per week, that after those hours the gates will be closed and locked,
effective July 1. He said the hours of opening and closing will be well
advertised to acquaint the public with this new policy. It was generally
agreed to establish this procedure for the Dump.
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Dick Huck, Park & Recreation Director, reported that trouble has been
experienced with vendors coming into the Park, but felt that after the
Park & Recreation Board meets, the Board can control the vendors.
Alderman Hill said that some of the parents had understood that when the second
ball diamond was built, it was built for a Little League Baseball field and that
now the Dads have moved over, and asked if there was any way to set up a
temporary fence. Mr. Huck stated it was the full intent when it was built
to make it a multi·purpose field and tha ·~ it is built to Little League standard.
It was reported that the grourtdbbreaking ceremony for the new Youth Center
on Martin and Old HwY• 167 was held last week.
Mayor Harden reported that an unfortunate incident occured in Jacksonville,
that a young boy residing in Lessel Division had dieddo~mB.cky Mountain
tick fever, after having been bitten by a tick, and that several anxious
mothers of the area felt he got the tick bite from a tick in the high grass
and weeds and requested that the vacant lot be mowed and cleaned up, and
that he had sent several of the sun~er youth workers out to mow and clean
the lot. He said he was rather proud of the work the su~er youth workers
performed at the old Redmond buildings.
Mayor Harden said that the Town Council Meeting will be held at Little
Rock City Hall on Tuesday, June 24th, 1969, and urged all the Aldermen
to attend in order .to have a quorum and that a member can be appointed to
the Equalization Board.
Alderman Sorrells asked whether the City Attorney had been able to open
up Peach Street in New Town, and Mayor Harden reported that a widow named
Walker notified him she held the deed for that section of Peach, and the
Deed is in her mother's name. He said he had been informed the street
has never been offically closed.
There being no further business to transact, it was moved and approved to
~djourn at 9:4.5 P. M.
APPROVED:
.,.J O"'"r';;'IN:--o.-H -. 'T;Hr:"ARD;::;. 1i11J, MAYOR
ATTEST:
COUNCIL MEETING
July 17, 1969
The City Co11ncil of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, July 17, 1969,
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 Sorrells.
On Roll Call the following members ~rere present as their names were called:
Aldermen: Honeycutt, Sorrells, Alberson, Lehman, Smith and Hill. Present: 6,
absent: o, a quorum was declared. Also present were: Mayor Harden, Clerk Avants,
Admn. Asst. Wm. Taylor, Tommy Bond, Engineer, Ben Rice, City Attorney, and
several citizens represented by Mr. Fred West and Mr. Schmitt.
Copies of Minutes of Regular Meeting of June 19, 1969 were presented for
study and later approval.
Corrections or additions to Minutes of Regular Meeting of June 5, 1969,
which were presented for study at regular meeting of June 19, 1969, were
the next order of business, and after no corrections or additions were
presented, Mayor Harden declared the Minutes approved as written and presented.
On Motion of Alderman Hill, seconded by Alderman SorreJ.ls and all members
voting in the affirmative, bank balanc~s and current accounts payable in
the sum of $13,311.09 was accepted and approved for payment for J acksonville
Water & Sewer Department.
In Water Department discussion a letter was presented from James M. Hall,
contracting offtcer of Department of the Air Force stating in part:
1. "Reference is made to my letter of 6 November 1967, and subsequent
correspondence regarding overpayments for water service rendered
Little Rock Air Force Base during the period May 1956 through
October, 19661J
2. "The United States Air Force General Counsel has reviewed your
letter of 16 November 1967 with attachments, and supplemental information
furnished by this office. I have been advised that collection of the
overpayment is in order."
3. "Request that you reimburse the Air Force in the amount of $99,137 .641!
"I am attaching a schedule which reflects the amount of overpayment on a
monthly basis."
5. "Any amount not paid within 30 days after receipt of this letter will
bear interest at the rate of six (6) percent per annum.'t
Also, a letter addressed to the above captioned from Mayor Harden was presented
't-Thich stated in part:
"Your letter of July 3, 1969, demanding reimbursement of $99,137.64 for
alleged water overpayments co!lles as quite a surprise. It had been thought
that this issue was resolved sometime earlier after correspondence from this
office to you during November, 1967.11 •
"As pointed out to you during 1968, the great weight of legal authority
would appear to favor the position of the City of Jacksonville that ,~he
Air Force has not made any· overpa~nents. Consequently you would not be
entitled to any reimbursement whatsoever. Your attention is directed to
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"Since there is a legitimate dispute, any payment or collection actions should
be postponed in compliance with paragraph 1 of your letter until the matter
can be resbltved through legal channels."
Mayor Harden stated the Air Force said it would withhold its monthly water payment
of about $9,000 to$10,000 until this alleged overpayment is made. He said he
had been requested to write and inform the Air Force there is no way to operate
the Jacksonville Water System andpay these payments, as the gross receipts
amount to approximately ~36,000 monthly, and it would be impossible to
operate and allow the $10,000 to be withheld. He also asked authorization to
notify the LRAFB that if their bill is not paid by August 10, the city will
have no alternative but to cut the water supply off to the Base.
He said the Base has paid their bill every· month for 12 years without protest of
an alleged overcharge, that under the old contract, water service was furnished
the Base on a graduated scale, starting with 19¢ to 9!¢, that the old contract
was amended in 1967 raising the cost to 20¢, and that nothing had been heard
frqm the Air Force from 1967 to 1969 regarding any alleged overcharge until
the letter mentioned above was received. Mayor Harden said the basis of the
alleged overcharge made by the Base reverts to the old contract, in which they
calculated all their water consumption at the rate of 9~¢.
After a general discussion, Alderman Alberson moved, sMonded by Alderman Hill,
and all members voting in the affirmative, that Mayor Harden be authorized to
notify the Air Force . that water service to LRAFB will be discontinued Aggust 10,
1969, provided, the bill for such water. services remains unpaid, also to explain
the position the Hater Company would be put in if the Base withheld its
monthly payment. H t ) t.
It was generally the consensus that since this is a disputed matter, that it
should be settled in court, and if the Air Force feels the Base has been
overcharged by the City of Jacksonville that it is a matter to be adjudicated
by the courts.
Mayor Harden requested permission to deviate from the order of the Agenda
in order that several citizens could present their requests:
Mr. Ed Schmitt complained that the ditch near his property has been stopped
up by weeds that were mowed and thrown into the ditch. Mayor Harden said the
weeds will be burned out of the ditch and the ditches will be dug out as
needed.
Mr. Fred West and several citizens were present in regard to a request that
has been made to the Planning Commission for permission to locate a trailer
park on s. Road and Military Road. Mayor Harden explained he understood the
reque~t sent to the Planning Commission has been withdrawn, and that the
City Council only acts after receiving recommendations from the Planning Commission,
thuB, since the request has been withdrawn, he felt no problem exis~ed at this
time. He thanked all the citizens for their interest and invited them to
attend future council meetings. Alderman Lehman invited the citizens to attend
the rtext Planning Commission meeting which will be held August 5.
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Police Department report for June, 1969, reflected 347 cases brought before the
Municipal Court and cash from fines, etc., as $10,529.00. In addition, a
detailed quarterly report from the Investigation Department was presented.
Alderman .Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to accept and file the
police reports. Motion approved by voice vote.
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Fire Department report for June, 1969, reflected response to 10 alarms with
estimated fire loss as $700.00. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Alberson
that the Fire Department report for June be accepted and filed. Motion approved
by voice vote. It w~s reported that one new fireman, Albert Scroggins, Jr. hae
been appointed to the Department, and in further discussion, it was reported
the department lacks one fireman to bring its force to full strength;
that furniture will be purchased and telephones installed at the new station,
so that it can be opened soon.
A copy of a petition, bearing 25 signatures of residents on Roosevelt and
Pike Ave., which was originally sent to the County Health Department, was
presented: (June 25, 1969) "As residents of the Sunnyside Addition, we the
undersigned would like to have the drainage ditch in our area cleaned out.
Rain creates an unpleasant but a health hazard as well. Your cooperation would
be greatly appreciated by the people who care about our city and the people on
it." Mayor Harden said this work was in progress when the petition was sent
to the Health Department and that he is at a loss to know why it was sent,
as the citizens could see the work in progress, and that it is now completed.
In other street department discussion, it was stated that efforts are being
made to obtain easements for the Central Ave. drainage ditch, that some
difficulty is being experienced due to having to relocate chain link fences,
and destroying trees, etc., but it is felt that all easements will be
obt~ined soon.
Mayor Harden said the Internation~l Paper Company has built the street to their
property, that it has a good base and meets all specifications required for.
city maintenance, and that they requested a letter stating the city accepts
the street for maintenance. Alderman Sorrells asked, that in accepting the
street for maintenance, that, it be named "T:dx Drive." After discussion,·
Alderman Sorrells moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt, that the street built
by International Paper Co. to their plant be accepted for maintenance and that it
be named "Trix Drive", and that Mayor Harden be authorized to write a letter
of acceptance to International Paper Co. and the Planning Commission.
Motion approved by voice vote.
Mayor Harden reported he had met with Mr. Griffin, Mr. DeNoble and Mr. Bond
in regard to extension of s. James and the Intersectton at Main and James St.,
and due . to a little confusion, Mr. Bond has to do more engineering work on
the project. He said more plans will have to be made, but, the deeds are being
prepared whmch will convey 3200 sq. feet to the City in exchange for 800 sq. feet
for Parking area by Safeway. He said the traffic signals for Main and James
are in the warehouse for insta.Llation when the intersection is completfld.
It was reported that bids for asphalting will be received within the next
ten days.
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Mayor Harden said that in view of the fact that only six or eight weeks remain
before opening of the High School, that he plans to concentrate on the
railroad crossing at Loop Itoad. He said the right-of-way will have to be
cleared and the roadbed moved 200 feet north toward Cabot. He said that
due to lack of cooperation by the School Board that work on the School
Parking lot l.Yill be deferred. He reported that Vine Street and Linda Lane are
ready for capping, as it is felt the roadbed has stablized on Vine Street.
Ben Rice, City Atty. s.aid that Cabot is going to try to build a. road to
the Remington Plant, and asked that all who could, to go to the Highway
Commission for a meeting and request that the road be moved West a mile
or two in order to acccommodate Jacksonville residents also.
Mayor Harden again pointed to the need for housing in Jacksonville, reminding
that the Remington and Allis Chalmers plants will be operative soon and
their employees will need housing. He mentioned thought should be given
to building nousing in which the Federal Government will subsidize the rent.
In Sanitation Department discussion, it was stated that some difficulty arose
over th~ city dump closing hours, and that some had dumped at the gate and
in the road, but that it is now working out allright. Discussion of garbage
disposal followed, and it was stated Air & Pollution Control will soon require
that all garbage be buried. Mayor Harden said it will be serious when this
is req11ired, as the 80 acres used for thenump will not be ad~quate. He estimated
burying garbage will probably be required within one year.
The following recommendations were submitted by the Planning Commission for
approval by the Council:
1. "That approval be given final plat of Heraldy Manor, Phase II, subject
to owner meeting necessary requirements by City Council (Bond or some other
guarantee) that street shall conform to sub-division rf!gulation reqni.r~ments,;
and further that owner pay necessary final plat fee per sub-division regulattons."
2. "That preliminary plat of Barger Trailer Park be approved, subject to
council's negotiations regarding the improvement and or development of Ellis
:)treet and subject to plat fee being paid. n.
3. "That approval be given final plat of Eastview Addition, Phase III, subject
to owner meeting necessary requirements by City Council (Bond or some other
guarantee) that streets shall be developed in a.ccordance with sub-division
regulations; and further that owner pay necessary final plat fee, necessaryn1
per sub-division regulations."
On Item #2, it was explained this development is on S. Bailey Street, that
Ellis Street dead ends, and has pea gravel on it, and it is proposed to
extend Ellis Street, using the same materials as is now on the street, and
to install curb and gutter and end the street in a Cul de sac. Alderman Alberson
moved, seconded by Alderman Sorrells to accept. the extension of E1.lis Street,
provided the owner compl~es with the proposal set out above. Motion approved
by voice vote.
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Other items discussed and considered b;r nthl Planning Commission are:
(request for re-zoning).
1. "Southern Investment Co. requested a reclassification from R-3 to R-4
an area partially sho1~ in the preliminary plat of Barger Trailer Park.
It was determined that a public hearing would be held in City Hall on
Tuesday, August 5, at 7:30 P. M., to determine the feasibility of changing
the classification, Upon r eceipt of the legal~scription involved, the
secretary has been instruct('!d to publish the necessary notice in "The
Jacksonville News."
After discussion, Alderman Alberson moved, ~conded by Alderman Smith to
approve the recommendationB of the Planning Commission as set out in the
three items above. Motion approved by voice vote.
An itemized report on vandalism at Dupree Park was submitted by Dick
huck, Director, which reflected $lh5.00 in the loss of gas cans, motor
oil, gas, umpire mask, shin guards, chest protectors, press box, and in
the loss o.f edible supplies.
Amblllance report for June feflected collections and Bank Balances as $877.29
and disbursements as %590.84, with a balance on hand of ~286.45, uncollected
accounts: $925.50. Alderman Alberson moved, seconded by Alderman Sorrels
to accept and file the ambulance report for June.
Ma~or Harden reported the Poundmaster at the Wnimal Control Center had resigned
and that Pete Killough and two students are filling the position until a
replacement can be employed. He also reported that he furnished the Humane
Society with a key, and had been promised their full cooperation in the
operation of the Animal Shelter. He ~~tioned that he would be recept~ve
to hiring some older man, probably on pension, to stay at the pound and
answer the phone and keep the dogs fed and pens cleaned, in addition to
hiring a poundmaster.
Mayor Harden reported he had met with representatives of Controls Co. in
r egard to the buildings owned by the city and formerly leased to Controle Co.,
and had been assured they have vacated the property. He said the buildings
have not yet been inspected by the Fire Rating Bureau.
Mayor Harden reminded there is an appointment to be made on the Hospital
Commission and asked that this be considered for next Council meeting.
There being no further business to transact, it was moved it adjourn at
9:15 P. M.
APPROVED: -------------------
JOHN H. HARDEN, MAYOR
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COUNCIL MEETING
Augu~t 7, 1969
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thur~day, Augu!3t 7, 1969, at
7:30 P. M., at Municipal Building for the regular meeting. Meeting was called
to order by Hayor Harden, presiding officer, and opening Prayer by Alderman
Sorrells.
On Roll Call the following members were present as their name3 were called:
Aldermen: Honeycutt., Sorrells, Alb!'!rson, Lehman, Smith and Hill. Present:6,
absent: 0, a quorum wa~ declared. Also present were: Mayor Harden, Clerk Avants,
Admn. Asst. Wm. Taylor, Tommy Bond, Engineer, Ben Rice, City Attorney, Dick Huck,
Director Parks & Recreation, Gerald Hamm, Supervisor Sanitation Dept., and
citizens: Mr. Pace, Bill Frey and ~1r. Ed Schmitt.
Copies of Minutes of regular meeting of July 17, 1969 were presented for study
and later approval.
The Minutes of the regular meeting of June 19, 1969 which were presented for
study at regular meeting of July 17, 1969, were the next order of bu~iness,
and after no corrections or additions were presented, M~yor Harden declared the
Minutes approved ae written and presented.
On Motion of Alderman Sorrells, seconded by Alderman Hill and all members voting
in the affirmative, bank balances and current accounts payable in the sum of
$1!,960.95 were accepted and approved for payment for Jacksonville Water & Sewer
Department.
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In Water. Department discussion, Alderman Lehman said that he would , like to see
the south end of Southeastern Ave. sewered, and even though the cost has been
estimated at $50,000, that if Jacksonville can be declared in the Heavy Growth
area that it might be possible to obtain federal aid up to 50% {br this project.
It was discussed how the city can qualify for a lower fire rf;.ting:, as a reduction
from the present sixth class to a 5th class would mean a savings to the citizen8
in the cost of.fire insurance. Tommy Bond, Engineer, stated the Fire Rating
Bureau has a specific number of items they want, if the rating can: be reduced
as: additional number of fire hydrants installed, especially around Shopping
Center8, a8 well as their being placed in the rear as well as ip front'of the
property, and a minimum of 3,ooo gallons of water per minute flowing through
each hydrant along Main Street. · It was decided that the Council and Mr.
Bond will keep these matters under consideration, and if Jacksonville is
declared in the Heavy Growth area that some assistance might b~, o'btdned in
this matter.
Alderman Alberson made the Motion, ·seconded by Alderman Hill that the 'Police
Department report for the month of July, 1969, reflecting 346 cases brought
before Municipal Court and ,total ca!h from fines, forfeitures, etc., as
$9,298.95 'be accepted and filed •. All voted in the afftrmativilt. · by the City
In Police Department discmssion, ·it was stated that any money received/from
the Federal Government as a grant must be on a percentage match basis and
that several reports must be filled out.
It was reported that SherwQod and North Little Rock received grants for their
Police Departments under this program~ Mr. Taylor, City. A~n. Asst. presented
several regulations pertaining to Qbtaining grants for law enforcement agencies
and asked that special attention be given to Paragraphs 3-4 and 11 and 12.
It wa8 understood from the regulations that any money received as a grant
Jlll.l~~t'b.t.L~~0~@.1it.~::·lYlOO!rr P P'I'o t!h ~6 $1lF• It was decided to study the
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On Motion by Alderman Alberson, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt, the Fire
Department report for July, 1969, reflecting response to 8 general alarms and
10 still alarms with estimated fire loss as $2,500.00 was accepted and filed.
There were three false alarms, due in part to the Sewer Department using
smoke to try to find leaka. It was stated that with the appointment of
Frank· Ainsworth to the Fire Department, effective August 1, 1969, ·
that the Department has its full complement. Alderman Sorrells, seconded
by Alderman Alberson moved to accept the recommendation of Chief Schmitt to
appoint Billy Joe Ivy to the volunteer fire department, all voted in the
affirm~1.ti ve.
Alderman Hill asked if there is some regulation prohibiting automobiles trailing
fire trucks whem they are amswerin.g a fire call, and if so, suggested that the
regulation be published, as he noted on several occasions automobiles following
the fire trucks and causing a major traffic problem.
In Street Department discussion,~J(or Harden said that bids were opened July 30,
1969, for blacktopping, oil, double and single seal, that four bids were received,
however, one arrived late and was disqualified. ~e fo llowing bids were
received:
Hot Mix Asphalt Single Seal Double Seal Oil
per Toft appl. per sq. yd. per sq. yd. per gal.
Americaa Coating Co. $ 7.45 .25 .45 .18
APT 'Constr. Co. 8.48 .26 .48 .20
Cenco Constr. 9.90 .55 1.10 .20
Mayor Harden stated that even though he has a low bidder, he had not made a
decision on awarding the contract, that the low bidder is $1.03 less than
next bid, and they can furnish surety bond as a guarantee that all materials
and workmanship shall comply with the specifications.
In the discussion of the low bid of ACC, who was awarded the contract last
year, some dissatisfatioa of ths Company 1 s workmanship and materials was
expressed and Alderman Alberson moved, that considering the past performance
of this Company, that the City accept the next bid of APT Constr. Co. of
$8~48 per ton, and the Motion was seconded by Alderman Hill. In the discussion
that followed, it was stated that should the contract be awarded the low
bidder, that Tommy Bond, Engineer, will inspect the job regularly and report
it it is not up to standard specifications. After discussion, the roll was
called on the Motioa and the votiag is aa follows: Aldermen: Smith, Lehman,
Sorrells and Honeycutt voted nay, and Aldermen: Alberson and Hill voted aye.
Motion denied.
It •aa generally decided to accept the bid of AmericaB Coating Co. with the
stipulation that if at anytime the work doea not come up to the city•s
standards, that it will be dismissed and the next low bidder be employed.
In further Street Department discussion, Mayor Hardenreported that work
on Main and James Street is progressing and the Street program is moving
fairly well, but there are a few drainage problema that need to be finished,
specifically mentioning the ,drain along Madden Road. He said that Vine St.,
Madden Road, Linda Lane and the driveway and parking lot at the #2 Fire
Station on Graham Road will be blacktopped. He said that paint crews will
start painting lines and crose•walks on Main thoroughfares of the city
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about August 15tn and that the State Highway Department will furnish the
equipment.
In Sanitation Departme~t discussion, Mayor Harden reported that the City
has been given 90 days to obtaim a new permit to operate a city dump. He
said there will probably be several regulations that must be com plied with
before a permit can be issued by the State Board on Air Pol~ution Control.
He said that once the city is told to comply, there can be no more burning
of garbage, that it all must be buried, and this will mean purchasing equipment
and hiring manpower. He said the city has 80 acres in the dump now, but
did not know how long this can be utilized when garbage can no longer be
burned. ·
Mayor Harden reported a few complaints had been received Olll the recent
garbage fee increase, one in particular, John HaskiBs, of Markwood Manor.
Mr. Gerald Hamm, Supt. of ~anitation Department, said that a pick-up is made
each day at this location and that the charge is not excessive. Mayor HardeB
commended Mr. Hamm for the good job he is doing in the Sanitation Department.
In further Sanitation Dep~rtment discussion, Alderman Hill said that the oldest
truck in the Sanitation Depa:rtment is l'lot good, but that ,a .lot of good usuable
parts are left on the ·Packer than can be re-wo!lk.ed. He said to take these ·
parts off, and if the Department has a breakdown, in which it sometime• take•
six weeks to get parts, he _said if the b.ed is stripped of parts he thought
there would be many dollar• worth of salvageable parts, and felt the city
could save more money by using the parts than by selling the unit at auction.
The following· recommendations were submitted by the Planning Commission:
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1. That the tollowing property be rezoned from Class R-1 to Class R-4:
Part of sections 24 and 25, TownshiJl 3 North, Range 11 West, described
as follows) . .sto-wt.t: ,, ,,
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Start at the NE Corner of Sec. 25 (25) Township Three (J) North,
Range Eleven (11) West, thence S 13 1E 88.8 feet to an iron pin;
thence S 41°2.2 1 West 53.6 , feet to the point of be ginm i ng: ,
thence E 35 feet to the section line; continuing E 100 feet,
thence S 13 1 East 310. feet to hi.Shway · right-of-way; thence N 60°26•
East 223.5 feet; thence North 81 14' West 138.6 feet; thence
North 48° .38' East 71 feet to point of beginning, containing one(l) acre, more or less. . .... · ', .. , · · ·
When it could not be a8certained where this property is located by
this legal description, Alderman Alberson moved, seconded by
Alderman Honeycutt,to table ,this reconnnendation until it can be
determined where this property. is located. Motion approved.by
voice vote.
Mr. James Pace, a member of the Planning Commission, said the legal
de•cription of the first recommendation is in error, that the property
under discussion was that knolm as Barger Trailer Court.
After Mr. Pace explained the legal description of Recommendation #1 is
in error ' and it was determined that a Public Hearing had been held on
Barger Trailer Court and no protests were presented, Alderman Alberson
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moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to rezone the property of Barger
Trailer Court from Class R-1 to Class R-4. Motion approved by
voice vote.
Recommendation #2. That Trix Drive naming be approved.
Alderman Alberson moved:, seconded by Alderman Hill that the
street leading to International Paper Co. be named for all purpos.s
as 11 Trix Drive."
The Planning Commission also set for public hearing the consideration to
re-zone from Class R-3 to R-4 that area bounded by Plummer Drive,
Chapel Hill Road, Blair Drive and Northeastern Avenue. The hearing is
set for 7:30 P. M., Tuesday, September 2, 1969, in the Council room~
Dick Huck, Director Park & Recreation, presented three recommendations from the
Parks & Recreation Commission -as follows: ·
(1) That ·the City o£ Jacksonville purchase 17 acres of land off Redmond Road,
thE!l Paradise Lake property, for the purpose of constructing an area park to
include various types of outdoor recreational facilities. At the present time
the Parks & Recreation Department is compiling information to be submitted to
the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation to aid in acquisition of said property on a 50% matching
fund basis. The Paradise Lake property has been appraised at $30,000.
(2) The Parks and Recreation Commission has pl'aeed a $1.00 fee charge to
all pavillions at Dupree Park on ·a guaramteed reservation.
(3) It is further recommended that a minimum of $75 be charged to any group,
organization,· etc., who will utilize Dupree Park area for such activities as
Carnivals, circuses, and all massive activities. The reason for these fee charges
is to help to main.tain and restore park areas after the various aeti v.i ties are ·
over •.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Sorrells that the Parks and Recreation
Commission~recommendations be accepted. All voted in the affirmative.
"AN ORDINANCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF LEVYI-NG FIVE MILLS, ONE-HALF MILL, ONE-HALF
MILL, AND FIVE MILLS, TOTALING ELEVEN MILLS TAX AGAINST PERSONAL AND REAL
PROPERTY WITHIN THE CORPORATE LDVl!TS OF .THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS;
FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUSPENDING THREE AND ONE-HALF MILLS TAX FOR INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
BONDS FOR THE YEAR 1969; FORTHE :PURPOSE OF EFFECTING CERTIFICATION TO THE COUNTY
CLERK OF PULASKI COUNTY OF THE TAX LEVIED; PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS PERTAINING
THl!.'RETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY", was intreducctd.
Alderman Sorrells moved, seconded by Alderman Alberson that the 'Ordinance be
placed on FIRST READING: Roll Call: and the follo~ng voted aye:
Aldermen: Honeycutt, Alberson, Sorrells, Smith and Hill, and the following
voted nay: none. (Alderman Lehman out of room at time of voting) MOTION APPROVED,
ORDINANCE READ IN ITS ENTIRETY FOR FIRST TIME by Clerk Avant8.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that Ordinance be accepted on
FIRST RF~DING: Roll Call: and the folloWing vet•d aye: •ldermen: Honeycutt,
Sorrells, Lehman, Smith, Hill and Alberson; ne nays. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST
READING.
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Alderman Alberson moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to suspend the rules ana
place Ordinance on SECOND RE~DING. Roll Call: and the following voted aye:
Aldennem: Hill, Smith, Lehman, Albersorl, Sorrells, HGneycutt, no nays.
Motion received six affirmative votes and no negatiTe votes, whereupon ,Mayer
Hardea read Ordinance fer SECOND TIME.
Alderman Lehman, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt moved to further suepend the rules
and place Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. Roll Call: Aldermen: Honeycutt,
Sorrells, Alberson, Lehman, Smith and Hill all voted aye; and the following
veted nay: none. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and no negative votes,
whereupon Mayer Hardea read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME. Alderman Hill,
seconded by Aldermam Smith, moved that Ordinance be approved and adopted.
Roll Call: and the following voted aye: Aldermen: Alberson, Sorrells, Honeycutt,
Hill, Lehmal'l, Smith, aad liheml'oll0Wing voted nay: ne~ne.
Alderman Albersen, seconded by Alderman Sorrells, moved that emergency clause be
approved and adopted. Roll Call: and the following voted aye: Aldermen: Lehman,
Smith, Hill, Alberson, Honeycutt and So~rells. Motion received six ayes and
no nays. ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROV ED AND ADOPTED THIS 7th day of
August, 1969 and numbered 2 1 5.
The Council revie~ed a letter of recommendations from George A. McCary,
Chief of Staff of Rebsamen Memorial Hospital which presented two recommendations
as foll0Ws:
(1) The appointment of two members of the Medical Staff te be votiag members
of the Board of Commissioners of ,the Hospital.
(2) ,That the Hospital be leased to a non-profit erganizatioft with a 12 member board.
On Recommendation #1, it was decided that the present five member Hospital Board ef
Commissioners are doing a satisfactory job, that inasmuch as the Chief of the
Medical Staff is invited to every meeting, where he can recommend and advise the
Board, even though he does not vote, and in view of the f,ct that there were
two Doctors on the original Hospital Commission Board and they decided a Docter
should not be oa the Committee and both resigned.
On Recommendation #2, it was reiterated that the Hospital Board has operated the
hospital in a capable and efficient manner, that the Hospital belongs to the
citizens of the town and that the Council is directly responsible to the people
and should keep up with the operation of the hospital and that it should not be
leased. After further discussion, Alderman Alberson moved, seconded by Alderman
Smith that the two recommendations submitted by the Medical Staff of Rebsamem
Memorial Hospital be demied. Motion approved by voice vote.
Mayor Ha rden reported a vacancy em the Hospital Commission occasioned by the
expired term of Carl Williams, June 8, 1969, and appointed Donald Boyd as
a replacement for Mr. Williams, for a term of 5 years. AldermaA Lehman moved,
seconded by Alderman Sorrells to ratify the appointment of Mayor Harden of
Donald Boyd as a member of the Hospital Commission for a term of 5 years, said
term expiring June 8, 1974. Motion app roved by voice vote.
It was reported that 44 members of the Boy•s Club, ages 9 to 15 years are trying
to rai~ $1,100 to defray expenses to a Cl~b Convention in St. Louis, and they
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M.r. Ed Schmitt reported that the grass iR a ditch ne ar his home has bee•
cut, but that it has not been picked up, alld it is causi'ag the ditch to overflow
when it raims. Mayor Harden said this matter will be taken care of.
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The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, September 4, 1969,
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 Honeycutt.
On Roll Call the following members were present as their names were called:
Alderman: Alberson, Hill, Lehman, Smith, and Honeycutt. Alderman Sorrells
was absent. S present, 1 absent, a quorum was declared. Also present were:
Mayor Harden, Clerk Ava nts, Admn. Asst., Wm. Taylor, Tommy Bond, Engineer,
Ben Rice, City Attorney and Dick Huck, Director Parks & Rec reation Commission.
Copies of Minutes of regular meeting of August 7, 1969 were presented for
study and later approval.
Minutes of regular meeting of July 16, 1969, which were presented for study at
regular meeting of August 7, 1969, were the next order of business, and after
no corrections or additions were presented, Mayor Harden declared the Minutes
approved as written and presented.
On Motion of Alderman Hill, seconded by Alderman Alberson and all members
voting in the affirmative, bank balances and current accounts payable in the
sum of $13,320.66 were accepted and approved for payment for Jacksonville Water
& Sewer Department .
Alderman Alberson moved, seconded by Alderman Honeyc~tt that the Police
Department report for the month of August, 1969, reflecting 347 cases brought
before Municipal Court and total cash from fines, forefeitures, etc., as
~~10,144.00 be accepted a'mci f-i}le-d .-:t. All Voted in the affirmative.
On Motion by Alderman Hill, seconded by Alderman Smith, the Fire Dep artment
report for August , 1969, reflecting response to 6 general alarms and 8 still
alarms with estimated fire loss as $2,500.00 was accepted and filed, after
all voted in the affirmative.
In Street Department discussion Mayor Ha rden read a letter from the Dupree
Company requesting the newly completed portion of Parrish Street, near
Dupre e Elementary School, be accepted for maintenance. Tommy Bond, Engineer,
stated he inspected t he strP-e t and had two recommendations to offer before
acceptance:
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Street has soft sub grade by drop inlet on South side of street.
Low place in center of street at beginning of new section.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the street be accepted
for maintenance with the sttpulation that Dupree Company correct the two
aforementioned items made by Mr. Bond, before final acceptance. Motion
approved by voice vote.
In further Street Department discussion,Mayor Harden said that the streets
have not yet been blacktopped due to the fact that when the streets are prepared
to be oiledJ the City could not get in touch with the contractor, then it wou~
rain and the streets would have to be prepared all over again. He said that
the city will prepare the streets for oil, and call the next bidder, rather than
American Coating Co., if it was agreeable. After discussion, it was generally
agreed to call the next bidder, A. P. T. Construction Company to do the black-
topping work. Mayor Harden said it is hoped to complete the blacktopping work
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within the next two weeks and then turn attention to drainage problems.
He raised the question of responsibility concerning the paving of the
parking lot at the new High School, and said he wished to clarify the
situation relative to how the city is concerned. He said there seems to be
same doubt as to what the city's duty is on improvements at the school, and
explained the city agreed only to the extent to lay curb and gutters;
that it had been rumored the city promised to place gravel and pave the
parking lot. He reiterated the City made no committment in this respect,
and added that the city had done everything it promised to do on this project.
In discussing further Street Department eusiness, Mayor Harden said it is
hoped to get Redmond Road extension completed this year, and hoped to get
Loop Road started soon, but that all easements have not been obtained from
Hendrix College.
Several citizens were present and Mayor Harden asked permission to deviate
from the order of the Agenda, in order that they might present their requests.
Mr. Royce Elliott of 701 Vine and Mr. Hubert (Sonny) Burge of 709 Vine St.,
reported that high weeds and debris abound at the rear of their lots and said
it is creating a breeding place for mosquitoes, rats and snakes, and asked
that something be done to eliminate this health hazard. After discussion,
Mayor Harden said he will send the owners of this property a letter instructing
them to clean up the lots, and if they do not comply with this request, the
city will clean them up and send the owners a bill for services rendered.
Mr. Ed Schmitt said he had cut the weeds and grass on his lots, but again
called attention to digging out the ditch near his property and placing
proper tiling. Mayor Harden said that as soon as the Street Department
finishes its blacktopping program it would divert attention to drainage
problems and would take care of this matter then. Mr. Schmitt also said
the high weeds need cutting at the Sawmill property on Graham Road.
Mr. Burge asked that since the second Fire Station has be~n activated the
possibility of receiving a lower fire rating for the city from the Fire Rating
Bureau and Mayor Harden said that Tommy Bond, Engineer, is working with the
Bureau in an effort to obtain their requirements for the city to qualifyffor
a lower rating.
Mr. Walter Willson, 153 North Ave., asked what the cost would be for paving
his driveway, which will require 9 sq. yds. of asphalt. Mayor Harden
recommended that he contact Mr. Joe Hogan of APT for a price.
Mayor Harden told all the citizens present that he appreciated their coming
to the Council Meeting and invited them to attend at any time.
In Sanitation Department discussion, Mayor Harden reported the city has not
yet made application for the permit from the State Air Pollution Board to
operate the City ~p under the new regulation.
He said he had discussed with the Mayor of Stuttgart, about cert~equipment
used by his city which has been found satisfactory in reducing treemlimbs J
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and heavy materials to rubble, so that it does not become necessary to bury
them, and said that the city may have to go to something ~imilar to this
if we are required to bury everything.
The Planning Commission submitted three ree~wmendations as follow~:
1. Planning Commission recommends rezoning from Class R 3 to Class R4
the area more particularly described as follows:
Part of theSE~, Sec. 17, T3N, RlOW, Pulaski County, Arkansas,
as follows, to-wit: Beginning at NE corner of said quarter section,
thence South 350 feet to center of Plummer Drive, thence West along
Plummer Drive, 1312', more or less, to center of Chapel Hill Road,
thence South along the center line of Chapel Hill Road approximately
925' to center line of Blair Drive; thence East along the center
line of Blair Drive approximately 1312 1 to center line of Northeastern
Avenue, thence North along said center line approximately 925' to
point of beginning.
2. Planning Commission recommends rezoning from Class R2 to Class R3
the area more particularly described as follows:
Lot A.3, Fay Watkins replat of plot A, Bomber Base Addition to the
city of Jacksonville.
3. The Jacksonville Planning Commission recommends that permit requested
to establish transmission lines in Section 25, T.3N, RllW, by Arkansas Power
and Light Co. be granted.
It was stated lohere wer~ "rio protests made on any of the above recommendations
at the Public Hearing.
In discussion of recommendation #1: It was determined this property is located
on the N. side of the Cemetery which comprises the pine grove, that it is all
the way from Plummer to Chapel Hill road and one block off Madden Road; that
if it is approved, a mobile home or a residence can be constructed on the lots.
In discussion of recommendation #2: It was determined this property is on the
corner of Chapel Hill and Plummer • It was stated that Bill Whited had started
two triplex units at this location before obtaining a building permit, that he
had been stopped and instructed to contact the Planning Commission to have the
property rezoned. Mr. Pace, of the Planning Commission, said he did not have
the amount of land he should have to construct the buildings he plans, and
have off-street parking, and that it is the duty of the Council not to let
him overbuild and that he should show the plot plan before obtaining a permit.
Tommy Bond, stated his firm made the plot plan for Mr. Whited prior to the
city adopting the new zoning ordinance.
Mayor Harden explained, in answer to a question by a citizen, that Chapel Hill
Road has never been accepted by the city for maintenace, due to the fact that
it is only 25 feet wide, and that a 50 foot right-of-way mu~t be provided
before it can be accepted.
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Alderman Alberson moved, s~conded by Alderman Smit~, and, all members voted
in the affirmative to aeceptethe recomm~nd~tions of the Planning Commission
as submitted.
The Parks and Recreation Commission submitted two recommendations as follows:
1. 1hat the attached information be placed on the plaque for the
new Recreation Center.
2. That the name of the new park at Martin and Highway 161 be
determined by a contest among the youth of Jacksonville.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Alberson that recommendation
#1 be approved and accepted, and that recommendation #2 be deferred for
further discussion, and all members voted in the affirmative.
Dick Huck, Parks & Recreation Director, gave a detailed report of summer
activities, which reflected a very active summer at the Center and reported
the Parks Department is in process of cleaning up Johnson Park and removing
beer cans and litter.
Ambulance report for August reflected collections and bank balances as
$847.73 and disbursements as $524.56 with a balance on ha.nd of $323.17,
uncollected accounts as $709.00. Alderman Alberson moved, seconded by
Alderman Hill to accept and file the ambulance report for August, and
all members voted in the affirmative.
Mayor Harden reported that a new industry is locating in Jacksonville and will
be leasi~g the Controls Company complex now owned by the City. H~ sa~d he is
not at l~berty to divulge the name of the new industry, but that ~t W111 be
announced at a press conference in a few days. He said a few minor items must
be worked out in the new lease, and that the two small industries now located
in the complex have requested that their leases be extended. He pointed out
the new industry will lease the entire complex, except 10 acres, and will sub-
lease to the two industries presently located there.
There being no further business to transact, it was moved and approved to
adjourn at 8:55 P. M.
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COUNCIL MEETING
October 2, 1969
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, October 2,
1969, at ~: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 Sorrells.
On Roll Call the following members were present as their names were called:
Aldermen: Honeycutt, Sorrells, Alb erson, Lehman, Smith and Hill. Present: 6,
absent: o, a quorum was declared. Also present were: Mayor Harden, Clerk Avants,
Admn. Asst. Wm. Taylor, Tommy Bond, Engineer, E. H. Hines, Water Supervisor,
B~n Rice , CityAttorney.
Copies of Minutes of regular meeting of September 4, 1969 were presented for
study and later approval.
The Minutes of the regular meeting of August 7, 1969, which were pre~ented
for study at regular meeting of September 4, 1969, were the next order of
business, and after no corrections or additions were presented, Mayor Harden
declared the Minutes approved as written and presented.
Mr. Jason Rouby, Executive Director of Metropla-, presented the following
Resolution to be studied: 11 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, APPROVING PARTICIPATION OF THE CITY IN AN
INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT AND IN CONNECTION THEREWITH MEMBERSHIP IN
METROP I.AN, A CORPORATION NO'f FOR PROFIT, WI TH PULASKI COUNTY, THE CITIES OF
LITTLE ROCK, NORTH LITTL E ROCK, SHERWO OD, CAMMACK VII.J,AGE, BENTON, BRYANT
AND ALEXANDER, AND OTHER PUBLIC AGENCIES IN CENTRAL :ARUNSAS; AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES."
Mr. Rouby gave a brief resume of the p rop osed reorganization of Metroplan
and stated the purpose of the changeover is to place more authority with
local elected officials, plus school districts rand public utility representatives.
He said if the change over is approved by 'the va rious cities , districts, etc.,
the council will be reduced. f rom 40 to 27 members, but elected officials will
be increased from 10 to 18 members on the council. He explained that the Mayors
of e ight cities , including several in Saline County, and County Judge Mackey
will be on the council of the new Metropolitan Area Planning Council, if the
change over is approved. After discussion, it was decided to defer action and
ta.ke the ·Resolution under study until next council meeting of October ·16.
The next order of business was presentation of a Resolution .of Esteem
signed by Mayor Harden, City :Clerk and Aldermen, to John T. Jenkins, who
retired September 30, 1969, after twenty years of service with the Jacksonville
Water & Sewer Department. Mr. Jenkins was presented with an inscribed watch
by Mayor Harden.
Mr. Dorsey Hamilton, Jr.,· stated he is ·opening a Teen Club at 822 Ston~t Street
and invited the council to :visit the 'Club after the meeting to observe its
opera.tion.
Mr. Ed Schmitt again requested that the tile in a drainage ditch n~ar hie home
on s. Oak Street be cleaned out, and Mayor Harden said the matter will be
taken care of when the street department can get to it.
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Mr. Larry J:..rry, President of Jaycees, and a committee of Jaycees presented
a request to acquire the old youth center building at 1401 W. Main St., to
convert it into a clubhouse for the group. He said three sites are under consideration
for locating the building, and that none are in a residential area, that they have
tenatively arranged for financing the project. He said the Jaycees have no
clubhouse for meetings, or for storing their records and trophies. He said
the building will he moved and re-built JBy:r· the club members.
Alderman Hill, President of Boy's Club, said the building had been offered to
the Boys Club, and expressed appreciation for the offer, but after careful
consideration it was felt that the building will not be large enough and ~1~t
it would decrease the building fund for the new building.
Mil.yor Harden stated the Community Christmas Fund Organization had asked for the
building, but he did not know if they have finances available for moving the
building. After discussion, Mayor Harden said that in fairness to the other
group who requested the building, he thought this request by the Jaycees
should be taken under advisement for two weeks, and it was generally agreed
to do this.
On Motion of ilderman Hill, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt and all members
voting in the affirmative, bank balances and current accounts payable in
the sum of $4,274.27 were accepted and approved for payment for Jacksonville
Water & Sewer Department.
A letter, bearing 9 signatures of residents of Harris Road, was presented
in which it was requested that a six-inch water line be run from the LRAFB
Elementary School to ~vest Main Street, as the water pressure is weaker each
time a house is added. After discussion, Alderman Hill moved, seconded by
Alderman Alberson to tahle this request until a cost estimate of the work
can be obtained. Motion approved by voice vote.
Alderman Alberson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that the September Police
Department report reflecting 435 cases brought before Municipal Court and total
cash from fines, forfeitures, etc., as ~14,426.15 be accepted and filed, and
all memberm present voted in the affirmative. In Police Department discussion,
it was stated there have been a few problems at the High School, but none as
bad as the rumors that are going around.
On Motion by Alderman Alberson, seconded by Alderman Smith, the Fire Department
report for September, 1969, reflecting response to 1 gene:r<al alarm and 3 still
alarms with estima ted fire loss as $5,000, was accepted and filed.
In Street Department discussion, Mayor Harden announced that the intersection
and light at Main and s. James have been completed and that ribbon cutting
ceremnpy will be held at 10:00 A. M., on October 3, 1969. He commented that the
striping of the street had been completed and that he was well pleased.with
the intersection, and that Mr. Griffin, owner of Safeway property, was also
well pleased and l1ad given his check for $1,000 which he had withheld, pending
completion of the work.
Mayor Harden said the traffic signals at Main and James Streets are synchronized
so that vehicles can proceed through the business district with a minimum of delay.
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It was discussed that the traffic light at Main and Bailey Street is flashing
amber for all ways, and that it is necessary ·to purchase a new traffic light
for that intersection. Mayor Harden said the traffic light there is obselete and
does not comply with State Traffic Code requirements, and that it will require
approximately 13 weeks before the signal mechanism can be obtained on order,
and mentioned it might be ·possible to borrow a controller during the interim.
He said one proposal for a complete automatic light (clock control) would be
$3,100.00, and another proposal for a light that would be based on the flow
of traffic is $3,663.00. Alderman Alberson said he felt that the traffic
control light would be necessary at Main and Bailey Street to coordinate
it with the traffic signals at Main and James Streets. Aft~r discussion,
Alderman Sorrells moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to purchase the traffic
controlled light for Main and Bailey Streets at $3,663.00. Motion approved
by voice vote. Alderman Lehman stated that some consideration should be
given to establishing a traffic light at the intersection of Hwy. 161 and
Main Street, and Mayor Harden agreed the intersection has created a traffic
problem, but suggested delay in placing signals there, due to the fact that
when the postoffice moves and the Loop Road is finished, that it may change
the traffic problem there.
In further discussion, it was stated that a street light is needed at Loop
·Road and Linda Ave., near the new High School, and that one is also needed at
the end of Stevenson Street.
In further Street Department discussion, Mayor Harden mentioned that street
funds are running low; that Linda and Madden Road have been completed and
marked off. He said progress is in sight for the Loop Road extension, that
permission to cross the railroad has been obtained from ~ioPac Ry. Co., and
said Hendrix College did not want to give acreage for a ·new easement until
the property for the prior .easement granted by the college has been returned
to them, which was determined to be inadequate for the purpose. He said that
when Judge Mackey signs a court order returning the property to Hendrix College,
he felt they ·will give the property for the ·easement requested.
It was discussed that some trees are believed to be on the R/W just past
Hill Street on T. P. White Drive, which obstruct the view. It was decided
to check on this matter. City Attorney· Rice called attention ·to a tr~e,
which is dead, that needs to be removed, as it blocks the view, and is
located in front of Curtis-Barnes Music Store on West Main Street.
In reporting on progress on Redmond Road Extension, Mayor Harden said it is
hoped to have the permit soon from . the Highway Department to tie on to the
Freeway, that Tommy Bond, Engineer, prepared the drawings and that all
pertinent papers have been filed for the permit.
Mayor Harden ~nnounced that a new industry is planning to locate in Jacksonville,
that they will purchase land in a few days. He said the industry will hire
from 5 to 15 persons to start. He said he could not make a full disclosur8 at
this timt'l, but thought the announcement could be made soon.
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He mentioned that ground has been broken for a new Holiday I~9-to
be situated on John Harden Drive and Gregory Street, overlooking the Freeway,
and that Jacksonville is soon to have its first high-rise building with
penthouse •.
He mentioned that next wee~.is a general Clean-up Campaign, and that this
will be ·the last big haul of l'efuse the city will be able to burn, as the
new dump permit is due November 1.
A letter was presented from Buddy and Betsy Wirges of Nat'l. Campers and
Hikers Assn., Inc., expressing appreciation for the hospitality shown the
Ca!.l'llpers and for l.lhe ·ul:!e uf the ·Oity Park dur lng t,he fall camp out .•
TUAN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A LEASE AND AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF
JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, AS LESSOR, AND HAMLIN PRODUCTS, INC., AS LESSEE,
IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE FORM AND WITH SUBSTANTIALLY THE CONTENTS SET FORTH IN
AND MADE A PART OF THIS ORDINANCE; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY
OF SA]D LEASE AND AGREEIVJENT BY THE l'IAYOR AND CITY CLERK FOR AND ON BEHALF OF
THE CITY; PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS PERTAINING THERETO; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENY", was introduced.
Alderman Hill moved, secdnded by Alderman Lehman that Ordinance be placed
on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL:' and the following voted aye: Aldermen:
Honeycutt, Sorrells, Alberson, Lehman, Smith and Hill, and the following
vott'!d nay: none. MOTION Af'PROVED, AND ORDINANCE READ FOR THE FIRST
TIME IN ITS ENTIRETY by Clerk Avants.
Alderman Sorrells moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt that the Ordinance be
accepted on FIRST READING. Roll Call: and the following voted aye: Aldermen:
Honeycutt, Sorrells, Alberson, Lehman, Smith and Hill, and the following
voted nay: none. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING.
Alderman Alberson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to suspend the rules and
place Ordiance on SECOND READING. Roll Call: and the following voted aye:
Aldermen: Honeycutt, Sorrells, Alberson, Lehman, Smith and Hill, and the
following voted· nay:. none. Whereupon the Mayor read the Ordinance for
SECOND TIME.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to further suspend the
fllles and place Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL RE ADING. Roll Call: and the
following voted aye: Aldermen: Hill;' Smith, Lehman, Alberson, Sorrells and
Honeycutt, and the following voted nay: none. Mayor Harden read the Ordinance
for THIRD AND FINAL TIME.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the Ordinance be approved
and adopted. Roll Call: and the following voted aye: Aldermen: Alberson,
Sorrells, Honeycutt, Hill, Lehman and Smith, and the following voted nay: none.
Alderman Lehman moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt that the Emergency
Clause be approved and adopted. Roll Call: and the following voted aye:
Aldermen: Lehman, Smith, Hill, Alberson, Honeycutt and Sorrells.Motion
received six a~es and no nays. ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CT"AUSE APPROVED
AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of October, 1969, and numbered 2 1 6.
Ambulance report for september reflected income $1,109.17 and disbursements
as ~~9 9.5. 00 with balance September 30 as $113.31 and uncollt'!Cted accounts as I
$811._50.
There bein ~o f~her _ business to transact, it was moved to adjourn at 9:05 P.M.
ATTEST ~o-]jf V~,~ APPROVED: FLO ivAN ~ ~ CLERK !lORN H. EUtRDEN, MA YUH
COUNCIL NEETING
October 16, 1969
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, October 16,
1969, 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 Sorrells.
On Roll Call the following members were present as their names were called:
Aldermen: Honeycutt, Sorrells, Alberson, Lehman, Smith and Hill. Present: 6,
absent: 0, a quorum was declared. Also present: Mayor Harden, Clerk Avants,
Admn. Asst. Wm. Taylor, Director Parks & Recreation, Dick Huck, City Attorney,
Ben Rice and Mr. Jason Rouby from Metroplan.
Copies of Minutes of regular meeting of October 2, 1969, were presented
for study and later approval.
The Minutes of the regular meeting of September 4, 1969, which were presented
for study at regular meeting of October 2, 1969, were the next order of business,
and after no corrections or additions were presented, Mayor Harden declared
the Minutes approved as written and presented.
On Motion of Alderman Alberson, seconded by Alderman Sorrells and all
members voting in the affirmative, bank balances and current accounts payable
in the sum of $5,368.32 were accepted and approved for payment for Jacksonville
VJater & Sewer Department.
In Water Department discussion, Alderman Lehman stated he felt that two
lift stations which would furnish sewers for residents on Southeastern Ave.,
Stanphill Road and Newtown, should be given top priority, but if financing ie
not available for two, that one would help. It was agreed that a recent survey
of this area made by Tommy Bond, Engineer, should be reviewed again.
Alderman Alberson reminded that Mr. Dond said at a previous meeting that the
city might possibly obtain a 30% Federal grant, but that the sum was insufficient.
Mayor Harden said that Jacks,onville is attempting to obtain a heavy growth area
rating which would possibly enable it to receive 50% matching funds on projects
of this kind.
Mr. Jason Rouby, Executive Director of Metroplan, said h;i.s org;mization is
actively supporting this effort, and felt it would be good for all of Pulaski
County. He recommended the city begin processing the necessary paper work so
that it can expedite a fund application, when it becomes eligible for a larger
federal grant. It was agreed to have Tommy Bond, Engineer, review the survey
made of this area as to the possibility of locating one lift station at this
time.
A ·detailed quarterly report for cases solved by the Investigation Dept. of the
Police Department was submitted. Alderman Alberson moved, seconded by
Alderwan Honeycutt that the report be accepted and filed. Motion approved
by voice vote.
In further Police Department discussion, Mayor Harden stated many false
rumors of uprisings are prevalent at the High School but there have been
more rumors than actual trouble, and that 15 or 20 Senior boys are
organizing a school patrol and have asked the Police Department to let
them quell any uprisings there might be. Mayor Harden said he sanctioned
their efforts and offered cooperation to them.
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October 16, 1969
In Fire Department discussion, Mayor Harden said the Fire Department had a
very successful Fire Prefention Week, and that all the refuse that had been
hauled to the City Dump should make the town a safer place for everyone.
He said he received a letter from Larry Goddard, Chairman of Clean-Up Drive,
thanking the city for its participation and support.
In Street Department discussion, Mayor Harden reported that most of the
street work has been completed, the only thing remaining is a few odds and
ends, and as always, the drainage problems. He called attention to the drainage
problem in Oakhurst Addition and said the problem has become so acute there,
that he felt unless the developers provide more drainage, the city will have
no alternative but to quit issuing building permits for future construction
in Oakhurst Addition.
He further stated that the drainage project from Central to Graham Road
had been halted due to the city being unable to obtain easements from
property owners for the ditch. In further street department discussion,
Maypnr Harden said the new traffic lights installed at Main and James are
operating correctly, with the exception of two incidents of trouble, caused
by wind, etc., and that comments on the new traffic lights from the
citizenry are pro and con.
In Sanitation Department discussion, Mayor Harden said the city will mail
its application to maintain a city dump to the Air Pollution Board about
October 25. He also said there will be representatives of the Air Pollution
, Board which will form a panel to discuss this problem with the Mayors of the
cities, at the Municipal League Convention on November 16-18th. Mr. Rouby
said he felt the Air Pollution Board will try to cooperate in every way with
the cities of Arkansas in trying to cope with this problem. He said there is
a bill now in Congress that will provide assistance to the cities in this
matter, but there is no access to any funds right now.
A requMt was presented by ~1r. and Mrs. Darrell G. Wooley for permission to
move their old trailer, located at 108 Ray Road, and move a new one in at the
same address and in the same position <~.s the other one is at this time, and
s~ating that Mr. T. P. White, Chairman of Planning Commission recommended
approval of the application. After discussion, Alderman Sorrells moved,
seconded by Alderman Smith to waive the provisions of the new zoning ordinance
and allow Hr. & Mrs. '\lvooley to replace the old trailer with a new one at the
same location. Motion approved by voice vote. In the discussion, Mayor
Harden said the owners of this trailer have had a mohile home on this property
f9r about 10 years, and that they own the property adjacent to the trailer,
and they will be upgrading it by placing a new trailer there. He reminded that
t~e new · ordinance provides that once a trailer moves out anywhere in the city,
except in •m area specifically zoned for trailers, that another may not be
moved in to replace it, unless this provision is waived by the Council and
that each case must be judged on its own merit and Mayor Harden told Mrs.
Wooley that should they decide to replace this new trailer at a later date, that
it will be necessary to obtain another waiver from the Council.
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October 16, 1969
A letter was presented from William Hill, Architect, addressed to Mr. T. P. White,
Chairman of Planning Commission, stating in part:" Dr. J. R. Weber owns a parcel
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of property located at 1110 Main Street, Jacksonville. It is his desire to construct
an income producing building on this property with oo.pproximately 18,600 SF of
net (rentable) floor space. Our problem pertains to the required parking
area and height limitations. I am requesting in Dr. Weber's behalf that a
variance be given that ~auld allow him to construct a 3 story building of
approximately 18,600 SF rentable area wi·~h 74 parking spaces. According to
Ordinance 213, 93 spaces would be required, 19 over 74 spaces that we have.
\-Je have discussed the possibility of obtaining the adjacent lot, but it seems
to be unobtainable at :iii. reasonable price. 11 11Planning Commission recommended
that Council issue building permit in compliance with attached plans."
After discussion, .Alderman Alberson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to grant a
waiver of Ordinance 213 limitation on height of the building, but to deny a
request for a waiver for reduction in parking accomodations - -that 93
parking spaces must be provided instead of the 74 if he wants to build.
Motion approved by voice vote.
Mayor Harden said he did not feel the city should allow reduction in parking
spaces, that he felt this building, as planned, will be an asset to the city,
but that it should have ample parking facilities.
Dick Huck presenteda letter concerning the new Recreational Facility on
S. Highway 161 lil.nd Martin Street and stated that November 1 is the date the
contractors stated the new facility will be completed and ready for operation.
He presented :a.n estimate of expense for two months, which 1-ras not included
in the Par1<:s & Recreation annual budget, which will be necessary if the new
facility is to go into operation as scheduled: maintenance, janitor supplies and
equipment: ~~225.00, utilit"ies: $700.00, Miscl. $100.00, estimated cost total
of $1,025.00. After discussion, it was agreed to hold this matter in
ab~yaNce until n ext council rneetin~, November 6.
Mayor Harden reported that he had not had an opportunity to contact the
members of the United Christmas Fund in regard to disposition of the
Youth Center Building and suggested postponing a decision on the building
until later.
Mayor Harden discussed conditions at Rebsamen Memorial Hospital in regard
to the medical staff. He placed crtticism at six of the Doctors on the
staff for their lack of coopen.tion with the new Hospital Administrator,
stating they have fa.iled to recognize him and have been uncooperative toward
holding meetings, etc. He said the conditions he set forth in this regud
relate to the council's refusal to place a Dr. on the Hospital Commission,
or to place the operation of the Hospital in a non-profit making organization with
a 12 man board. He commended the Hospital Com~ssion for the good job they
are doing and for obtaining the services of a good Administrator. Alderman
Alberson concurred with the Mayors 'StalbelJI.ents and added several more and
stated that every little obstacle has been thrown in to cause confusion, that
only last week the Pharmacy Board was out to check as well as Medicare.
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After discussion, in which Alderman Sorrells asked if the Council could
sit down and talk it over with the~, that he hoped something could be
worked out with them; Mayor Harden asked that the Council investigate
this matter for themselves, that he was only m•tking them aware of the
condition.
11 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILTJE, ARKANSAS,
APPROVING PARTICIPATION OF THE CITY IN AN IN'rERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT
AND IN CONNECTION THEREWITH MEMBERSHIP IN METROPLAN, A CORPORA'fiON NOT FOR
PROFIT, vVITH PULASKI COUNTY, THE CI'riES OF IJI'rTLE ROCK, NOH.'l'H Ll'l"l'LE HOCK,
SHERWOOD, CAMHACK VILLAGE, BENTON, BRYANT AND ALEXANDER, AND OTHER
PUBLIC AGENCIES IN CENTRAL ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES", was introduced.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Alberson that the Resolution
be read in its entirety. Roll Call! and the following voted aye: Aldermen:
Honeycutt, Sorrells, Alberson, Lehman, Smith and Hill, and the following
voted nay: None. Clerk Avants read the Resolution in its entirety.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that ·the Resolution b~ approved
and adopted this date. Roll Call: and the following voted aye: Alde:rmen:
Honeycutt, Sorrells, Alberson, Lehman, Smith and Hill, and the following
voted nay: none. RESOLUTION APPHOVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 109-69.
There being no further business to transact, it was moved and approved
to a.djourn at the hour of 9:30 P. H.
APPR.OVED:
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The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, November 6, 1969,
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 Sorrells.
On Roll Call the following members were present as their names were called:
Aldermen: Hon eycutt, Sorrells, Alberson, Lehman, Smi th and Hill. Present: 6,
absent: o, a quorum was declared. Also present were: Mayor Harden, Clerk Avants,
Admn. Asst. Wm. Taylor, Ben Rice, City Attorney, Dick Huck, Director Parks &
Recreation, Tommy Bond, Engineer and Gerald Hamm, Supervisor, Sanitation Dept.
Copies of Minutes of regular meeting of October 16, 1969 were presented for
study and later approval.
Corrections or additions to Minutee of Re gular Meeting of October 2, 1969,
which were presented at regular meeting of October 16, 1969, were the next
order of business, and after no corrections or additions were presented,
Mayor Harden de.clared the Ninutes approved as written and presented.
On Motion of Alderman Hill, seconded by Alderman Sorrells and all members
voting in the affirmative, bank balances and current accounts payab le in the
sum of $6,667.45 were accepted and approved for payment for Jacksonville
Water and Sewer Department.
In Water Department discussion, Mayor Harden said the Council had been invited
to attend a dinner meeting of the Centra l Ark. Water District, Thursday,
November 15, at the Methodist Church a nd urged all to attend.
Discussion of the possibility of establishing a lift station and lines for
?tanphill Road, Southeastern and Military Ro ad followed. Tommy Bond, Engineer,
presented the drawi ngs, which were made in Septemb er, 1968, and explained that
to do the project under discussion wo11ld require 3 new lines and a lift station
with force main and that the force main would be a temporary measure. He
quoted a cost estimate of $33,000 to do the project, pointing out that a year
ago the plan would probably have cost $30,000.
Mr. tiond was asked if there is any possibility of obtaining federal matching
funds for the project, and he said funds are available for treatment or
major collection and that this project did not fall in that category. ·He
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said funds may be available through the Department of Housing and Brban Development,
but pointed out that Federal agencies are inclined to give attention to larger
cost projects, and added the larger the project cost-wise, the more likelihood
it will receive attention fram Federal Agencies.
Mayor Harden mentioned one project he would like to see started is the water
distribution system, and added there is an urgent need to develop a master
water plan for the city. He said Mr. Bond is trying to bring the water map
up to par, that Water Department employees have been working with him in an
effort to locate all valves.
After discussion, it was generally decided to defer planning the project on
Stanphill Road and Southeastern Ave., and to enlarge the project to include
the water and sewer projects in the ' hope of obtaining 50% federal matching
funds, Alderman Lehman and Alderman Hill said they felt the people are
anxious for th~s project, but tr~~ they would not object to the delay
when they realize~dthe savings that could be made by combining the two
projects. Mayor Harden said the matter will be left in abeyance and the
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fund application will be made sometime after January 1.
Mr. Bond reported he had checked the pressure problem for Harris Road residents
and the only pressure they pave is from the ground storage plant at the Water
Plant, and that they do not have very good pressure.
Alderman Lehman moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt that the Police Department
repi>rt f'mr IDctrbber, 1969, reflecting 26& cases brought before Municipal Court
and total cash from fines, forfeitures, etc., as :$9,477.19 be accepted and filed.
All voted in the affirmative.
On Motion of Alderman Honeycutt, seconded b;y-Alderman Hill, the Fire Department
report for October, 1969, reflecting response to 3 general alarms and 8 still
alarms with estimated fire loss as $400.00 was accepted and filed. All voted
in the affirmative.
"A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
WITH MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY IN CONNECTION WITH THE OPENING OF
SOUTH JAMES STREET ACROSS THE MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILROAD'S TRACK AND RIGHT-
OF~WAY, IN WHICH THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE HAS REQUESTED RAILROAD TO FURNISH
AND INSTALL PLANK AND ASPHALT CROSSING, CROSS BUCK SIGNS AND WHISTLE POSTS
AT TBE PROPOSED CROSSING IN JACKSONVILLE, PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS, AND CITY
OF JACKSONVILLE UAS FURTHER Qii'FERED TO REIMBURSE RAILROAD FOR THE EXPENSE OF
THE FOREGOING," was introduced. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman
Sorrells that the Resolution be read. Roll Call: and the following voted
aye: Aldermen: Honeycutt, Sorrells, Alberson, Lehman, Smith and Hill, and the
following voted nay: None. Resolution read in its entirety by Clerk Avants.
Alderman Sorrells Moved, Seconded by Alderman Honeycutt that the Resolution
be approved and adopted this 6th day of November, 1969. Roll Call: and the
following voted aye: Aldermen: Hill, Smith, Lehman, Alberson, Sorrells, and
Honeycutt, and the following voted nay: none, RESOLUTION APPROVED AND ADOPTED
AND NUHBERED 1 1 0 -6").
Mayor Harden explained this agreement will permit the city to cross the MOP
Ry. tracks on James st. He said the Ry. Co. had earlier refused this request,
but have now agreed to the crossing, provided the city will reimburse them
in the amount ot $625.00 for the expense of installing the crossing. He said
he has a letter from Dupree Company agreeing to reimburse the city in the
sum of $625.00 for this crossing.
Mayor Harden mentioned the Trickey Lane crossing of the Ry. track, where a
recent accident occurred and said the Ry. Co. had neglected to mow the weeds
on the property it controls along Trickey Lane between the track and s. Hwy.,
but thought the matter had now been taken care of.
In further Street Department discussion, Mayor Harden reported the city now
has a permit for extending Loop Road across the MOP Ry. tracks and if the
weather permits that perhaps the right-of-way can be completed. He said
t~e Ry. Company doesnt like bringing dirt across its tracks and will require
that a flagman be placed on the job. He said a 24 1 tile has been ordered
for the Ry. track crossing. He also mentioned that the Street Department
has made a butane burner and is burning weeds and debris in the ditches.
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November 6, 1969
In Sanitation Department discussion, it was stated that the application to
operate a city dump was sent in last week. Mayor Harde~ stated that he
and other Mayors for this area met with the County Judge and representatives
of Metroplan and authorized Metroplan to make a study orl a central waste area.
In elanning Commission discussion, Mayor Harden read a letter from Mr.
Kenneth Pat Wilson requesting that thflt area "commonly known as the
Jacksonville Shopping Center and more specifically an area which appears
on the zoning map to be approximately 150 feet East' of the East line of
North James Street and a distance of approximately 436 feet South of the
North shopping center property line." The letter stated that, 11 We are
completing plans to expand the shopping center and it will be necessary
to build on a part of the area referred to above.n ••• there will be
66 feet between the building line and the right-of-way line of James
Street amd the property.'' There was no action on this matter pending
a Public Hearing set for December 2, 1969, at 7:30 P. M.
On Motion of Alderman Alberson, seconded by Alderman Smith to approve
the preliminary plat for the development o£ Terra Mount Sub-division
I owned by Dr. Albert Johnson, which had been approved by the Planning
Commission, with the stipulation that there will be consideration given
toward establishing a playground area before approval of a final plat.
Motion approved by voce vote.
In Parks & Recreation discussion, Dick Huck, Recreational Director, invited
the Aldermen and Mayor to make their initial review of the new recreation
center at Martin and Hi~hway 161 on Friday, November 7, 1969 at 9:00 A. M.
Al~o, he requested $1,025.00 be appropriated to the Park & Recreation Dept.
to maintain the new . Recreation Center. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by
Alderman Smith to appropriate $1,000 from unappropriated fUnd (General)
to the P.arks and Recreation Commission for operation of the Recreatton
Center for the balance of the year, Motion approved by voice vote.
Mayor Harden reported the JC organization had declined the offer of the
old Youth Center building on the basis that it would be too expensive to
move and renovate. He said he talked to Claud Mitchell, Chairman of the
Community OrganizatiQn for Needy Families, who wants the building for
use as a storage center, but had not made any agreement with him.
Ambulance report for October refiected collections and bank balances as
$6 06.71 and disbursements as $592.73, with a balance on hand of $214.08.
Uncollected accounts for October a$ $399.00 with $890.00 uncollected
accounts for 1969. Alderman Sorrells moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to
accept and f~le the ambulance report for October, all members voted in the
affirmative.
Mayor Harden read a letter from Michael D. LAMantia, Administrator of
Rebsamen Memorial Hospital inviting the Aldermen and the Mayor to a dinner
meeting in the Hospital Dining Hall at 6:15 P. M.~ on November 20, 1969.
The 1968-69 audit will be discussed, also the Hospital Commissioners annual
report of the years business will be presented.
A report of income received through October 30, 1969 and estimated income
for 1970 was presented, and Mayor Harden said that consideration should be
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Light offici als a s ked t h a t if any increase ih franc hise tax for uti lities
is contemplated, that it be made e q.ual+~r between all th: .Ytili ties. . ..
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adjourn at,. 9:00 P ~ M. ' ·
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NOVEMBER 20, 1969
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, November 20, 1969,
at 8:05 P. M., at Municipal Building fqr the regular meeting. Meeting was
called to order by Mayor Harden, presiding officer, and opening prayer by
Alderman Sorrells.
On Roll Call th~ following members were present as t heir names were called:
Aldermen: Honeycutt, Sorrells, Alberson, Lehman, Smith and Hill. Present: 6,
absent: o, a quorum was declared. Also present were: Mayor Harden, Clerk Avants,
Admn, Asst. Wm. Taylor, Ben Ri ce, City Attorney, Dick Huck, Director Parks &
Recreation Commission, Tommy Bond, Engineer, and Gerald Hamm, Supervisor
Sanitation Department.
Mayor Harden explained that he and the Council had met with the Rebsamen
Memorial Hospital Board of Directors in a dinner meeting prior to the Council
Meeting to hear the annual Hospital audit presented by Russell Brown, CPA,
thus the change in the starting time for the Council Meeting.
Copies of Minutes of regular meeting of November 6, 1969 were presented for
study and later approval.
Corrections or additions to Minutes of Regular Meeting of October 16, 1969,
which were presented at regular meeting of November 6, 1969, were the next
order of business, and after no corrections or additions were presented,
Mayor Harden declared the Minutes approved as written and presented.
On Motion of Alderman Sorrells, seconded by Alderman Hill and all members
voting in the affirmative, bank balances and current accounts payable i n the
sunt of $2,98?.52 were accepted and approved for payment for Jacksonville
Wa ter and Sewer Dep·artment.
11 AN ORDINANCE ;AUTHORIZING A WATER PURCHASE CONTRACT AND CONTRACT FOR
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE OF WATER SYSTEM BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF
JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, AND THE VALENTINE-DICK JETER WATER USERS ASSO-
CIATION, A NON PROFIT CORPORATION, IN SUBSTA NTI ALLY THE FORM AND WITH
SUBSTANTIALLY.': ·THE CONTENTS SET FORTH IN AND MADE A PART OF THIS .
ORDINANCE; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF SAID CONTRACTS
BY THE l"lAYOR AND CITY CLERK FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; PRF.SCRIBING
OTHER MATTERS PERTAINING THERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY,11 wasm
b1troduced.
Alderman Alberson moved, 'seconded byAlderman Honeycutt that Ordinance be
placed on FIRST READING. ROJ.JL CALL: and the following ·voted aye: Aldermen:
Honeycutt, Sorrells, Alberson, Lehman, Smith and Hill, and ·the following
voted nay: None. MOTION APPROVED, and ORDINANCE READ FOR THE FIRST TD1E
IN ITS ENTIRETY by Clerk Avants.
After discussion of the Ordinance and contract, Alderman Alberson moved,
seconded by Alderman Smith that the Ordinance be accepted on FIRST READING.
ROLL CALL: and the following voted aye: Aldermen: Honeycutt, Sorrells,
Alberson, Lehman , 'Smith and Hill, and the following voted nay: None.
ORDINANCE AC CEPT ED ON FIRST .READING.
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,Alderman Alberson moved, seconded by Alderman Sorrells to suspend the rules
a.nd place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROT,L CALL: and the following
voted aye: Aldermen: Honeycutt, Sorrells, Alberson, Lehman, Smith and Hill,
and the following voted nay: none. Motion received six affirrn~tive votes and
no negative votes, whereupon the Mayor read the Ordinance for SECOND TIME.
Alderman Alberson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to further suspend the rules
and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROIJL CALL: and the
following voted aye: Aldermen: Hill, Smith, Lehman, Alberson, Sorrells and
Honeycutt, and the following voted nay: none. Mayor Harden read the Ordinance :
for THIRD AND FINAL TIME.
Alderman Sorrells moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt that the Ordinance
be approved and adopted. Roll Call: and the following voted aye: Aldermen:
Alberson, Lehman, Smith, Hill, Honeycutt, and .Sorrells, and the following
voted nay: none. Alderman Hill Moved, seconded by Alderntan Alberson that the
Emergency Clause be approved and adopted. Roll Call: and the following voted
aye: Aldermen: Lehman, Smith, Hill, Sorrells, Honeycutt, and Alberson. Motion
received six ayes and no nays. ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND
ADOPTED this 20th day of November, 1969, and numbered~·
Mayor Harden stated he asked the Council to pass the Ordinance as an emergency
so that the Association can obtain clearance for FHA financing.
Mr. John W. Blank represented the Association and thanked the Council for its
cooperation.,
Mayor Harden s:tated if the Association obtains its FHA financing that the city
will lay a 6 inch line from Hwy. 161 down Dick Jeter Road to their district for
which the Association agrees to post ~4,400.00 to cover installation. The
72 members of the Association will not be required to pay the ~100.00 connection
fee, that-will be charged to those tieing in at a later date. The Association
will collect from each consumer a meter deposit of not less than $10.00 per
meter connection, all meter deposits so collected will be paid to the city
along with a completed application for water service. The City will read the
meters and bill the users who will come in to the Water Department to pay their
bills, and this amount will be deposited in the Bank to the Association's account.
The City will not be responsible for individual collections, as the Association
will get one bill from the city for water supplied, plus 50¢ per customer and
any maintenance charges incurred.
Mayor Harden said the 40 year contract is subject to modification at the end
of every five year period, and that water to be supplied by the city is not
to exceed 600,000 gal. per month, at the cost fixed for delivered water as is
set out in the contract.
In Police Department discussion, Alderman Alberson moved, seconded by Alderman
Sorrells, to accept Sgt. Harold C. Thompson's resignation from the Police
Department effective: January 1, 1970, due to the fact that he has been
selected to become a member of the Law Enforcernent Training Academy Staff.
Motion approved by voice vote. Mayor Harden said Sgt. Thompson's appointment is
an honor to himself and the City of Jacksonville, and that he has been an asset
to the Police Department. It was reported that Jerry L. Glendenning has been
employed as Patrolman, effective: November 10, 1969.
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NOVEMBER 20, 1969
In further Police Department discussion, Alderman Sorrells moved, seconded
by Alderman Smith, that bids be taken for a new police automobile to replace
tho one that sustained am estimated $800.00 worth of damage in an accident
on November 8, 1969; and that the damaged police car be sold at public auction.
Motion approved by voice vote. It was st~ted the second police car which was
also struck sustained slight damage and will be repaired. It was reported
the motorist who ran into the cars has been cited for reckless driving and that
City Attorney Rice will seek to recover losses incurred on the police automobiles.
In Fire Department dianussion it was ·reported that an outside the City run was
made on November 19th to the Robt. Mosher barn.
Mayor Harden asked City Attorney Rice to check Ordinance 135 (Dog Leash Law)
in regard to the section in which it is stated a warrant will not be issued, but
a ticket, a:nd to draw up ~t.n amendment to that portion.
In Street Department discussion, it was declared that the week of November 2h-29th
the ·Street Department will be picking up leaves, if they have b~en placed in the
front of yards. It was also stated that the -field on the west ~ide of the
railroad tracks on Loop Road has been filled in, and the Railroad Company is
going to make a temporary crossing for the road.
In Sanitation Department discussion it was stated that at present the
City Dump will operate as it has in the past until instructions on its operation
are received from the State Board on Air Pollution Control. Mayor Harden
said he heard Ladd Davies of Air Pollution Control discuss this matter at the
recent Leagae Convention.
In Planning Commission discussion, Mayor Harden remim.ded that a Public Hearing
has been. set for December 2, 1969,·at 7:30 P. H.:, to discuss rezoning certain
area$ west of the Shopping Center property line.
In Parks and Recreation discussion, Dick Huck presented the recommendation
that three trees:
1. The tree on the West side of the Library
2.. The other Oak tree at the Library
3. The tree in front of the new telephone office across from the
Library
need to be trimmftd or cut down. It was stated that two tree surgeons have
checked the tree on the West side .of the Library and have stated that tt is
dead. One s·tated that he would cut down this dir~e and the one across th!!l
street for $200.00. It was the general consensus to have this done.
After an inspection of the new Recreational Facility on MartiR u.d Hwy. 161
by the Mayor and Council, Alderman Lehman moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to
officially accept the new Recreational building from the contractor and
architect. Motion approved by voice vote.
Mayor Harden said Shorty Mitchell of United Community Christmas Organizatiotn
had spoken to him for the old Youth Center building on West Main Street for
the organization's use.
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After a general ,d!sGussion, it was the general .consen~us not to give the building
to anyo:fle until .Mr, M;Ltchell and his organization have a chamce to look for
property. to mov~ the building on, and that the building will be given to
his group, if it is moved within 90 days to a site approved by the city,
and not in conflict with city zoning requirements.
Also, it was agreed that Dick Hue~, Park & Recreation Director, be allowed
to removt~ any fi:?Cture -o:r facilities from the building that .he might be able to
utilize in the new building.
A letter from Nancy Christenberry, Secty. Southside Jr. High Student Council,
was read which stated in part: 11 0n.e .that was brought up at our meeting was
!..he · algn near the F1•eeway on the south :side of town which welcomes people to
Jacksonville. Could something possibly be done about it? The grass is
grown up, the plaques are rusty, and it Reeds paint." Mayor Hardem stated that
the Girl Scout Troup .513 had fixed this situi.tion OR the 19th of November,
but he was proud that the teenagers take ~m interest ill the way their toWR
loots.
Mayor Harden stated he wtote }1r. W. 0. Dunaway, Director of the Economic
Development District asking for an explanation as to why Jacksonville was
not declared a heavy growh area, and ·was awaiting his reply •.
Mayor Harden stated he wrote Sen.ator John L. McClellan with copies directed
to Senator William Fulbright and Rep. Wilbur Mills requesting that a B-58
be left on the Air Base for display along with the B47 and T43. He said that
he had rec8ived only one reply at this . time and that was from Rep. Wilbur
Mills which stated he would be glad to join :-with Senator McClellan in efforte
toward keeping the airplane.
Mayor Rarden r~minded that consideratiom.m11st be given toward the preparation of
the 19~0 Budget. He said the city must provide bett~r municipal services,
hut with little rev"nues. He said it was the consensus at the recent Ark.
Municipal League Convention that there is no hope for the cities to obtain
more money through Legislative action for the uext two years, and that there
is only one source of revenue left open, and that ,is to raise the franchise
tax on the utility companines. He said he object to this method, because
the increase would be :passed back to the consum~r. It was the general
consensus that adoption of this measure should not be done as the increase
would work a hardship on low income families and families with fixed income.
It was decided to look into the Privilege Tax, Dog Tags, Plumbing and Electrical
fees and tax on private clubs to see if the revenues could be increased in that
way.
Mayor Harden appointed a Finance ·Committee.of Aldermen: Alberson, Smith and Hill
to meet with the Mayor and City Clerk, Monday, ,November 24th at 7:00 P. M. in
an effort to fiRd additional sources of revenue for the op~ration of City
gover11ment in 1970. He invited all council members to be present at the
finance meeting if possible.
Mayor Harden .reminded. that the annual City Christmas party will be held,
Saturday night, December 13th, 1969, at Buck Powers Restuarant and invited
all to attend. He said that he would be out of town December 2, attending
the National League of Cities meeting at s~n Diego, California and that he
would not be back for the December 4th regul~.r council meeting.
There being no further business to tra~sact, it was moved and approved to adjourR
at 9:4.5 P. M., APPROVED:
ATTEST:
--~Jo~RN~~Hr.-nHA~RDm.~E~Nr,-nM~AwiMnH~----
FLOY AvANTs, Crn CLERK
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SPECIAL COlfflCIL MEETING
Wednesday, November 26, 1969
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Wednesday, No~ember 26, 1969 in
Special Meeting, called by Mayor Harden, Monday, November 24th, at 7:00 P.M. at
Municipal Building. Meeting was called to order by Mayor Harden, presiding officer.
On Roll Call the following members were present as their names were called:
Aldermen: Honeycutt, Sorrells, Alberson, Lehman, Smith and Hill. Present: 6,
Absent o, a quorum was declared. Also present were: Mayor Harden and City Clerk
Avants •.
Mayor Harden stated the purpose of the Special Meeting was to give consideration
to proposed Ordinances in an effort to supply the necessary operating funds for
the City Government during the year of 1970. He pointed out that it is hoped
that i! the Dog license, Building Permits, Privilege Tax and Plumbing Permits
Ordinances are revised that necessary funds can be obtained, so that it will not
be necessary to raise franchise taxes of the utility companies, Mhich would have
been passed on to the consumer which would have worked a hardship on low income
families.
"AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 3, PARTS A AND .B OF ORDINANCE# 159, AN ORDINANCE
PROVIDING REQUIREMENTS IN ISSUING BUILDING PERMITS; REPEALING CONFLICTING
ORDINANCES; DECLARING AN F..MERGENCY TO EXIST; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. 11 was
introduced.Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt that the Ordinance
be placed on FI&ST READING: Roll Call: a~d the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Honeycutt, Sorrells, Alberson, ·Lehman, Smith, and Hill; ,and the following voted
nay: none; 6 ayes and no nays. MOTION APPROVED, AND ORDINANCE REA~ FOR FIRST
TIME by Clerk Avants. Alderman Alperson moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman
that the Ordinance be accepted on FIRST READING; Roll Call: and the following
voted aye: Aldermen: Honeycutt, Sorrells, Alberson, Lehman, Smith and Hill;
and the following voted nay: .none; 6 ayes and no nays 1 ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON
FIRST READING.
Alderman Sorrells, seconded by Alderman Hill moved to suspend the rules and
place Ordinanc~ on SECOND READING. Roll Call and the following voted aye:
Aldermen: Honeycutt, Sorrells, Alberson, Lehman, Smith and Hill; and the following
voted nay: none. Motion received 6 ayes and no nays, whereupon the Mayor directed
City Clerk to read Ordinance for SECOND T]}ffi. Clerk read Ordinance fo~ SECOND
TIME.
Alderman Smith, s\!)cdaded by Alderman Alberson moved to further suspend the rules
and place Ordinance on THIRD r. AND FINAL READING. Roll Call, and the following
voted aye: Aldermen: Hill, Smith~ Lehman, Alberson, Sorrells, and Honeycutt;
and the following voted nay: none• -Motion received 6 .affirmative votes and
no negat~ve votes, whereupon Mayor ·directed Clerk to read Ordiance for THIRD
AND FINAL TIME. Clerk read Ordinance for · THIRD AND FINAL 'riME.
Alderman Honeycutt, seconded by Alderman Smith, moved that the Ordinance be
approved and adopted. Roll Call and the following voted aye: Aldermen: Honeycutt
Sorrells, Alberson~ Lehman, Smith and Hill; and the following voted nay: none;
6 ayes and no nays.
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Alderman Lehman, seconded by Alderman Sorrells, moved that e~rgency clause be
approved and adopted. Roll Call and the following voted aye: Alderman: Smith,
Hill, Lehman, Alberson, Honeycutt, and Sorrells; and the following voted nay:
none; 6 ayes and no nays. ORDINANCE JU~D EME RGEN CY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED
th~ 26th day of November 1969, and numbered ~ •
"AMENDMENT #2 1:0 ORDINANCE #24. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1, PARAGRAPH 1 1
OF ORDINANCE #24, AN ORDINANCE FOR .THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING A LICENSE FEE
FOR DOGS WITHIN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE; VOIDING AN ANNUAL LICENSE FEE OF.
ONE DOLLAR ($1.00) AND SETTING AN ANNUAI. LICENSE FEE OF TWO AND 50/100 ($2.5,0)
DOLLARS PER,DOG AND PROVIDING A FEE OF ONE AND 25/100 ($1.25) DOLLARS FOR
LICENSE PtmCHASED AFTER JULY 1; AND F'UH. O'l'HE~H PURPOSES." was introduced.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Alberson that Ordinance be placed on
FIRST READING. Roll Call and the following voted aye: Aldermen: Honeycutt,
Sorrells, Smith, Lehman, Alberson and Hill; and the following vo~ed nay: none;
6 ·ayes and no nays. MOTION APPROVED, ORDINANCE READ F'OR FIRST TIME BY CLERK.
Alderman Sorrells moved, eeconded by Alderman Honeycutt that the Ordinance be
accepted on FIRST READING. Roll Call and the following voted aye: Aldermen:
Honeycutt, Sorrells, Alberson, Lehman, Smith and Hill; and the following
voted nay: none; 6 ayes and no nays. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING.
Alderman Smith, seconded by Alderman Lehman moved to suspend the rules and place
the Ordinance on SECOND READING. Roll Call and the following Yoted ayea .
Aldermen: Honeycutt, Sorrells, Alberson, Smith, Lehman, and Hill; and the
following voted nay: none. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and no
negative votes, whereupon the Mayor directed City Clerk to read Ordinance for
SECOND TIME. Clerk read Ordinance for SECOND TIME.
Alderman Lehman, seconded by Alderman Smith, moved to further suspend the
rules and place Ordinance on THIRD AN D FINAL READ ING. Roll Call and the
following voted aye: Aldermen: Honeycutt, Sorrells, Alberson, Smith, Lehman,
and Hill and the f ollowing voted nay: none. Motion received 6 affirmative
votea and no negative votes, whereupon Mayor directed Clerk to read Ordinance
for THIRD AND FINAL TIME. Clerk read Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME.
Alderman Htll, seconded by Alderman Smith moved that Ordinance be approved
and adopted. Roll Call and the following voted ay~: Aldennen: Honeycutt,
Sorrells, Alberson, Leturtan, Smith, and Hill, and the following voted nay:
noneJ 6 ayes and no nays. Alderman Honeycutt, seconded by Alderman Smith moved
that emergency clause be approved and adopted. Roll Call and the following
voted aye: Aldermen: Honeycutt, Smith, Lehman, Hill, Sorrells, Alberson, and
the following voted nay: none; 6 ayes and no nays. ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY
CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED .THIS 26th day of November 1969 and numbered 2 1 9.
11 AN AMENTJMENT OF ORDINANCE 32, SECTION b, APPLICATIONS, PEID<!ITS, PART B, AN
ORDINANCE CREATING THE OFFICE OF PLUMBING INSPECTOR; GOVERNING THE CONSTRUCTION,
INSTALLATION AND INSPECTION OF PLUMBING: PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS RELATING
THERETO;, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.'' was introduced.
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Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that the Ordinance be placed
on FIRST READING: ROLL CALL and the folloWing voted aye: Alderman: Honeycutt,
Sorrells, Alberson, Lehman, Smith and Hill; and the following voted nay: none; J
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6 ayes and no nays. MOTION APPROVED, ORDINANCE READ FOR FIRST TIME BY CLERK.
Alderman Sorrells moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman that the Ordinance be
accepted on FIRST READING: Roll Call and the following voted aye: Aldermen:
Smith, Hill, Lehrnatn, Alberson, Sorrells, and Honeycutt; and the following
voted nay: none; 6 ayes and no ~. naye. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON li'IRST READING.
Alderman Honeycutt, seconded by Alderman Alberson, moved to sus~end the rules
and place Ordinance on SECOND READI NG. Roll Call and the following voted
aye: Aldermen: Honeycutt, Sorrells, Alberson, Lehman, Smith and Hill; and
the following voted nay: none. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and no
negative votes, whereupon the Mayor directed City Clerk to read Ordinance for
SECOND TIME. Clerk read Ordinance for SECOND TIPIE . .
Alderman Lehman, seconded by Alderman Smith, moved to further suspend the
rules and place Ordi ~ance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. Roll Call and the
following voted aye: Alderman.: Smith, Sorrells~ Lehman, Alberson, Hill,
and Honeycutt, and the following voted nay: none. Motion received 6
affirmative votes and no negative votes, whereupon Mayor direot•d Clerk to
read Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME. Clerk read Ordinance for THIRD
AND F~NAL TIME. Alderman Sorrells, seconded by Alderman Alberson, moved that
Ordinance be approved and adopted. Roll Call and the following voted aye:
Alderm en: Alb~rson, Lehman, Smith, Hill, Sorrells, and Honeycu tt; and the
follo~~ng voted nay: none; b ayes and no nays.
Alderman Hill,.seconded by Alde:rman Honeycutt, moved that EMERGENCY CLAUSE
be appr oved and adopted •. Roll Call and t .he following voted aye: Alderm en:
Honeycutt, Sorrells, Alberson, Lehman, Smith, ,and Hill; and tne follo~rl.ng
voted nay: n<;m.e ; 6 ayes and no :nays. .ORD INANC E AND EME RGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED
AND ADOPTED THI S 26th day of November 1969 and numbered 2 2 0 •.
rtAN ORDINANCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF LEVYING A PRIVILEGE TAX AND A GROSS ·RECEIPTS
TAX ON THE SALE OR DISPENSATION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS
OF THE CI TY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY TO EXIST, AND
FOR .OTHER PURP OSES." was introduced.
Alderman Hill moved 1 ·seconded by Alderman Alberson that the Ordinance be
placed on .FIRST READING. Roll Call and the :.following ·voted aye: Aldermen: Hill
Alberson, Lehman, Sorrelis, Smith and Honeycutt; and the following voted nay:
none; 6 ayes and no nays. MOTION APPROVED, -ORDINANCE READ FOR FIRST TIME BY
MAYOR. Alderman Sorrells moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt, that the
Ordinance be accepted on FIRST READING: Roll Call and the followiftg voted aye:
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Aldermen: Albers9n)Lehman, SmitQ, Hill, Sorrells, and Honeycutt; and the·following
voted nay: none. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING ,
Alderman Smith, seconded by Alderman Lehman moved to suspend the rules and place
the Ordinance on SECOND READING. Roll Call and the following voted aye: Aldermen
Alberson, Lehman, Smith, Hill, Sorrells, and Honeycutt; and the follGwing voted
nay: none. MQ tion received 6 affirmative votes and no negative votes, ·whereupon
the Mayor directed Ordinance to be read for SECOND T~. The Mayor read the
Ordinance for the SECOND TIME.
Alderman Alberson, seconded by Alderma~ Honeycutt, moved to .further suspend
the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL.READING. Roll Call and the
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following voted aye: Alderman Honeycutt, Sorrells, Alberson, Smith, Lehman,
;.nd Hill; and the following voted nay: none. Motion received 6 affirmative votes
and no negative votes, whereupon the Mayotread the Ordiance for THIRD AND FINAL
TIME. Alderman Hill, seconded by Alderman Smith moved that Ordinance be approved
and adopted. Roll Call and the following voted aye: Aldermen: Honeycutt,
Sorrells, Alberson, Smith, Lehman, and Hill; and the following voted nayi none;
6 ayes and no nays.
Alderman Honeycutt, aeconded by Alderman Lehman, moved that EMERGENCY CLAUSE
be approved and adopted• Roll Call and the following voted aye: Aldermen:
Alberson, Lehman, Smith, Hill, Sorrells, and Honeycutt; and the followimg voted
nay: none; 6 ayes and no nays. .ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND
ADOPTED this 26th day of November 1969 and numbered 2 2 1 • ...........
"AMENDMENT #5 TO ORDINANCE #2$. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE #25, SECTION 3,
PORTIONS OF PARAGRAPHS A TJffiOUGH X INCLUSIVE, AN ORDINANCE · ESTABLISHIN AN ANNUAL
PRIVILEGE LICENSE TAX FOR VARIOUS .BUSINESS OCCUPATIONS, AND PROFESSIONS WITHIN
THE CITY OF JACKSON\~LLE, ARKA~SAS, PROVIDING FOR THE AMOUNT THEREOF, DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, DELETING SECTION 1 AND 2 STOCK TAX, A.
DEFINITIONS, AND .PROVIDING FOR A SQUARE FOOT CHARGE TO REPLACE S'rOCK TAX,
DELETING SECTION 61 ENGAGIN~IN MORE THAN ONE BUSINESS AND ADDING A CHARGE FOR
EACH SUCH BUSINESS, OCCUPATION OR PROFESSION AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES." was
introduced. Alderman Sorrell3 moved, seco~ded by Alderman Honeycutt, that the
Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. Roll Call and the following voted aye:
Aldermen: Alb erson, Smith, Lehman, Hill, Sorrells, and Homeycutt; and the
following voted nay: none; 6 ayes and no nays. MOTION APPROVED, ORDINANCE
READ FOR FIRST TIME BY MAYOR. Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Hill
that the Ordimance be accepted on FIRST READING: Roll Call and the following
voted aye: Aldermen: Alberson, Sorrells, Honeycutt, Lehman, Smith, and Hill;
and the follGiwiltg voted nay: none; 6 ayes and no nays. QllDINANC E ACCEPTED ON
FIRST READING.
Alderman Alberaon, seconded by Aldermaa Lehman moved to suspend the rules and
place Ordiaance on SECOND READING. Roll Call and the following,voted aye:
Aldermen~ Alberson, Honeycutt, Sorrells, Smith, Lehman, and Hill; and the
following voted nay: none. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and no negative
votes, whereupon the Mayor directed Ordinance to be read for SECOND TIME.
Mayor read Ordinance for SECOND TIME.
Alderman Honeycutt, seconded by Alderman Alberson moved to further suspend the
rules an d place Ordinance on THIRD AND FI NAL READING. Roll Call and the followiag
voted aye: Aldermen: Alberson, Roneycutt, Lehman~ Sorrells, Sndth, and Hill;
and the f ollowing voted nay: ~one. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and no
negative votes, whereupon Mayor directed that Ordinance be read for THIRD AND FINAL
TIME. Mayor read ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME.
Alderman Hill, seconded by Alderman Sorrells, moved that Ordinance be appi'oved
and adopted •. Roll Call and the folloWing voted aye: Alderman Smith, Sorrells,
rioneycutt,-Alberson, Lehmaa, and Hill; and the following voted nay: none; 6 ayes
and 1110 11~ys. Alderman Alberson, seconded by :·Alderman Lehman moved that EMERGENCY
CL!USE be approved arid adopted. Roll Call and the following voted aye: Aldermea
Alberson, Lehman.t Hill, Sorrells, Honeycutt, and 5rn.ith; and the following voted
nay: none; .. 6 aye a arid J'lO nays • ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND
ADO PTED the 26the day of November 1969,and numbered 2 2 2 •
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Mayor Harden instructed Clerk Avants to publish Ordinances 218-19-20 once only,
but to publish Ordinance 221 and 222 once each week for four weeks.
As there was no fUrther business to transact at this Special Meeting, it was
moved and approved to adjourn.
APPROVED
John H. Hardea, Mayor
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COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 18, 1969
The City Cou ncil of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, Dec ember 18, 1969,
at 7:30P.M., at Municipal Buildi~g for the regular me etiRg. Mfteti Rg was
called to order by Mayor HardeJJ., presidimg officer, and op ening prayer by
Alderman Sorrell~.
On Roll Call the following members were preseftt as their names were called:
Al de rm e n: Alb ers on, Hill, Sorrells, Lehman., Smith, Honeycutt. Present: 6,
~b sent:O, a quorum wa s de clared. Also pre s e nt we re: Mayor Harden; Clerk Avants;
Ben Rice, City Attorney; Dick Huck, Director Pa.rks & Recreation Commission;
and Tommy Bond, Engineer.
Copies of Minutes of regular meeting of Novernber 20, 1969 ana Special M~eti~g
of November 26, 1969 were presented for studt and later approval.
Correctione or addition~ to Minutes of Regul~r M~eting of November 6, 1969;
which were presented at regular meeting of Nov~mb•r 20, 1969, were the next
orde r of bus iness, and after no corrections or additions were presented,
Mayor Harde n declared the Minutes approved as written and presented.
Mayor Harden asked to dev~ate from the order of the agenda in order that
several citizens present could present their r~quests to the Council.
A de legation of furniture store owners composed of Vick Kemp, of Kt!mp
Furniture Co., and David Cr a fton and Ulm a n Coo per of Crafton & Cooper Furniture
Co., a nd Neil Bates of Bates Furniture Company were present and as ke d f or
con s ide ration of a reductioJ.J. from the 4¢ per :~~q . ft. per building chargfl
tmposed on furniture stores in the new Privilege Tax Ordinance as they felt
it was a little high compared to other busime~ses. Mr. Kemp explained
the inventory of a fi1rniture store requires a large space for display,
whereas a j ewelry s tore could have $5 ,000 in the sam~ area, and remarked
that his tax, under the new formula, will rise from $40.00 to $153.00 per
year. They asksd if it could bft reconsidered and possibly lowered to a.bout
2!¢ per sq. ft.
After discussion, Ald erma n Sorrells moved, seconded by Ald erman Lehman to amend
the Ordinance a!ld reduce the 4¢ per sq. ft. petr building ch arge f or furniture
:3tores to 2i¢1 In the discusaiolll on the Motion, Alderm a n. Alberson su ggested
that if this redu ction is to be made that some other categories should be
reviewed to ne if.ine quities exist. Aftl'!r a general discussion, Alderman
Sorrel ls withdre~w the mo tion, and Alderman Lehman withdrew the aecol!ld, and
the Chair dropped the motion.
Mr. Whit Davis of Whit Davis L~ber Company also s ought a reduction iR
the 1q. ft. price to be assessed 01.gainst building suppliu.
Ma yor Harden explained the city is trying to add thrM 01.ddi tional mett to
the P olice D epartm~nt and to upgrade the Fire Department, a nd that this all
r equires funds that can only be supp lied by tax funds a.nd tha t h~ could
mot say they will recommend a wholesalf cut in taxes.
It wam the general concensue that the 0ouncil did not intend to discriminate
against any business and that the Council will study thr~se ·recommendatierui>
and r4!view ather c-ate gories to try to avoid irrequi tiu betwee'ft thiB
council me eting and th e 1st of the year.
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COUNCIL MEETING
D~cemb•r 18, 1969
Mayor Harden a.nd the Council told the d~legation of citizet:t~ they were
glad to have them p rese111t a}qd express thelir views and thought they had '
brought out som e good points. ·
Prior to the Council m~eting, Mayor Harden and the Aldermen met in iaforrnal
session with Jim Pace, own~r of Pacettis, who charged that the $250.00
annual fee and lO%.of the gross volume to be levied on private clubs
dispensiag alcoholic beverages was exceseive. ·
Since the next regularly scheduled Council MeetiRg is January 1, 1970,
it was generally agreed to set the Council MeetiBg to Friday, January 2,
1970, at 7:30 P. M.
On Motion of Alderman Hill, seconded by AldermaN Smith and all members
voting in the affirmative, bank balances and current accounts payable in
the sum of $7,919.02 were accepted and approved for payment for Jacksonville
Water and Sewer Department.
11 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CLASSIFICATION AND MONTHLY SALARY OF THE JACKSONVILLE
WATER AND SEWER DEPARTI1ENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR DECEMBER 1, 1969 TO DECEMBERl,
19rt011 was introduced. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith
that the Resolution be read. Roll Call~ ... nd the following voted aye:
Alderman: Honeycutt, Sorrells, Alberson, Lehman, Smith and Hill, and the
following voted Ray: None. RMolution read in its l!ll'ltirety by Mayor Hardsn.
Alderman Alberson moved, seconded by Alderman Sorrells that the Resolutio•
be approved and adopted this 18th day of Decembftr, 1969. Roll Call:
and the followiRg voted aye: Aldermen: Hill, Smith, Lehmam, Alb@erson,
Sorrells and Honeycutt, and the following voted nay: None. RESOLUTION
APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 1 1 1-69.
In Police Department discussion, Alderman Alberson moved, seconded by
Alderman Hill that the Police Department report for November reflecting
246 cases brought before Municipal Court and total cash from finea,
forfeitures, etc., as $7,680.82 be accepted and filed and all member~ presemt
voted in the affirmativft. A traffic survey taken at Warren Dupree School
by the Police Department was presented for study.
In further Police Department discussion, Mayor Harden explained that the
Crime Commission will pay ome-half of the salary for three more policemen
and an extra radio operator for 1970, and 60% to the City's 40% for
equipment. He 1aid they can only cover upgrading of the Police Department
in men and equipment, and as soon as the 1970 Budget is approved, the
request for matching funds will be sent to the Crime Commission so they can
start their paper work on it.
On Motion of Alderman Hill, seconded by Alderman Smith, the Fire Department
report for November, 1969, reflecting response to 2 General alarms and
16 Still alarms with estimat~d fire loss as zero, was accepted and filed.
In Stre~t Department discussiem, Mayor Hard~n read his recommendations from
January, 1269, which reflected most of his recommendations having besn
done. He said Loop Road now has the dirt hauled in on both sides and that
he is trying to get the railroad company to make a permanent crossing.
Mayor Harden said that he thought all in all the Street Department has dene
a good joh during the y~ar of 1969, in spit~ of many interruptions.
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COUNCIL }'lEETING
December 18, 1969
In Planning Commission discussion, the Minutes of th8 Planning Dommissiom's
Meeting of Dec ember 2nd, 1969 were read. The Planning Commission recommended
that the petition and plot pla~ for rezoning property in Jacksonville
Shopping Cen t er be approve d ivi.th the stipulation that the 66 feet inllfl ediately
adj ~.cet1t to North James Street be left as gr e~n area and that no building
permits be i s sued for buildings ivi.thin that ar e a. Alderman Sorrells moved,
seconded by Alderman Hone ycutt that the recommendation of the Planning
Commission be accepted. Motion ~.pproved by voice vote.
It was noted that Public Hearings are set for petition from residents
and owners of Lots 1 through 9, Block 2, Crestview Addition, which is t hat
area between Main St. North to Vine Stre~t and From James Street to a point
20 0 fo ot We st. Th e pe tition reque sted that the area be rezoRed to Comm ercial
use. Also property known as the Keaton Sh op property be r ezoned light commercial
or M-1. It wa s mo ved by t he Pl anning Commission that a public he a ring
be set subject to Mrs. Keaton furnishing a legal description of th e
property, and tha t the hearing will be h eld ~.t 8:00 P. M. on the fir s t
Tuesday night in Janua ry, and the first request at 7:30 P. M. on this
same date.
A letter from William Hill, Architect was read stating in part:
11 As we discussed by telephone, Dr. Weber's problem of parking spaces can
be solved by parking cars bttneath his proposed new building."
11 Since doing this ttliminates usable space on th~ gr oundfloor, it will be
neces s ary to increase the h ei ght of the building on e floor in order to
mainta in t he desire d square footage. (proposed ne w height -52 1 plus
penthouse). 11 Th e buildirag would be relocated to provide for maximum 5et
back f rom property l i nes." Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman
that the height requirement be waived to h 1/2 stories for this building;
with the stipulation that he comply with the parking requirements, artd
all voted aye.
11 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE YEAR OF 1970; HAKING AN APPROPRIATION
FOR THE OPERATIONS OF THE VARIOUS DEPARTt1E NTS OF TI{E CITY GOVERNMENT FOR THE
PURCHASE OF MATERIALS, . SUPPLIES, EQUI PI"lENT AND SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR AN
EMERGENCY; AND.FOR OTHER PURPOSES" was i ntroduced.
Alderman Sorralls moved, seconded by Alderman Smith thlilt the Ordinance be
placed on FIRST READING: Roll Call: and the f ollowing voted ay e : Ald ermen:
Hill, Smith, Lehman, Albers on , Sorrells and Hone ycutt, ~d th e followil!lg
vot8d nay: None. MOTION APPROVE D, ORDINANCE RE AD FOR. THE FIR S'Il TD'1.E BY
MAYOR HARDEN . Alderman Sorrells mov ed, seconded by Al der m.a n Alberson the the
Ordinance be accepted on FIRST READING: Roll Call: and the following voted
aye: Aldttrmen: Honeycutt, Sorrells, Alberson, Lehman, and Smith. (Ald. Hill
out of the room at time of voting) and the following voted nay: none
5 ayes, 1 absent. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING.
Ald~rman Lehman moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to suspend the rules and
place Ordina.nce om SECOND READING. Rol l Ca ll: a nd the fo l lowing voted aye:
Aldermen: Honeycutt, Sorrells~ Alberso n , Lehma n and Smith. (A ld~r ma n Hill
out of room at time of voting) Motion r ec e ive d 5 affirmative (1 absent)
and n.o negative votes; whereupmn Mayor Hard<!m r ead the ordi na nc~ f or SECOND
TIME. Alderman Alberson moved, ·s~cond e d by Alderman Smith to acc ep t the
Ordinance on SECOND READING. Roll Call: and the following voted aye:
Aldl"!rmen: Honeycutt, Sorrells, Alberson, Lehman. and Smith, (Alder n~an Hill
out of room at time of v oti ng ). Motion received 5 affirmative (1 abseFJt)
_and no negative votto!ti. ORD INANC~ ACCEPTED ON SECOND READING.
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December 18, 1969
Alderman Alberson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to further suspend the
rules and place Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. Roll Call: and the
following voted aye: Aldermen: Honeycutt, Sorrells, Alberson, Lehman and
Smith (Alderman Hill absent at time of voting) Motion received 5 ayes (1 ahsent )
and no nays, whereupon Mayor Harden read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL
TIME. Alderman Alberson moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt that the
the Ordinance be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL: and t,he'! following voted
aye: Aldermen: Honeycutt, .Sorrells, Alberson, Lehman ~;md Smith, (Aldermam
Hill absent at time of voting) Motion received 5 ayes and no nays. Motion
approved.
Alderman Alberson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the Emergency Clause
be approved and adopted. Roll Call: :md the following voted aye: Aluer•men:
Honeycutt, Sorrells, Alberson, Lehman and Smith (Alderm~m Hill absent
at time of voting). Mo tion received S ayes and no nays.
ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 18th dii.y of
December, 1969 and numbered 2 2 ).
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt that Resolution
No. 111-69, be retroactive to December 1, 1969. Motion approved by voice
vote.
"AN ORDINANCE, Al'4ENDING ORDINANCE NO. 135, DATED JUNE 7, 1962, TO
CLARIFY PROCEDURE FOR ENFOROE!'1ENT OF THE "DOG-LEASH" LAW; DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSFB" was introduced.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by l~lderman Alberson that the Ordinanctt be
placed on FIRST READING : Roll Call: and the following vott~~d a ~: Aldermen:
Honeycutt, Sorrells, Alberson, Lehman and Smith. (Alderm~.n Hill absent
at time of voting. S ayes, 1 eJ.bsent, aNd no nays. MOTION APPROVED,
ORDINANCE READ FOR FIRST TD"'E BY MAYOR. Alderman Alberson moved, seconded
by Alderman Hill that the Ordinanc~ be acc~pted on FIRST READING: Roll ~:tll
and the following voted aye: Aldermen: Honeycutt, Sorrl".lls, Alberson, Lehman,
Smith and Hill. 6 ~yea, no nays. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING.
Alderman Alberson moved, seconded by Alderman Sorrells to suspend the
rules and place Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: and the following
voted aye: Ald.ermen: Honeycutt , Sorrells, Alberson, Lehman, Smith and Hill.
Motion receive six affirmative and no negative votes, whereupon the Mayor
read the Ordinance for SECOND ·rnm. Alderman Albersoll. moved, seconded by
Alderman Smith to accept the Ordinance on SECOND READING. Roll Call;
and the following voted aye: Aldermen: Honeycutt, Sorrells, Alberson,
Lehman, Smith and Hill, and th~ following voted nay: None. ORDINANCE
ACCEPTED ON SECOND READING.
Alderman Alberson moved, seconded by AJrlermam Smith to further suspend
the rules and place Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAJJ READING. ROLL CALL: and
the following voted aye: Aldermell: Hon~ycutt, Sorrells, Alberson, Lehman,
Smith and Hill. Motion received six affirmative votes and no neg;.tive
votes wheTeupnn Nayor Harden read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the Ordinance be
approved and adopted. Roll Call: and the following voted aye: Aldermen:
Honeycutt, Sorrells, Alberson, Lehman, Smith and Hill, and the followlng
voted nay: none. I j
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DECEMBER L~, 1969.
Ald~rman Alb erson mov~d , s~conded by Alderman Hill that the EMERGENCY
CLAUSE be ap p roved and adopted. Roll Call: and the following voted aye:
Aldermen: Hon ey cutt, Sorrells, Alberson, Lehman, Smith and Hill, and
th e followin g voted nay: none.
ORDINANCE AND EMERGECY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of
D~cember, 1969 and numbered 2 2 4.
Mayor Harden noted that this is the last Council Meeting for 1969 and that
he had enjoyed working with the Council and appreciated their cooperation.
He further noted that 1970 is an election ysar for all the Aldermen,
City Clerk and himself.
There being no further business to transact , it was moved and approved to
adjourR at 9:0.5 P. M.
APPROVED:
JOHN H. HARDEN, MAYOR
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