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ORDINANCES 1970
ORDINANCE NUMBER 225----ADOPTED JANUARY 15, 1970----PAGE 7
An ordinance waiveing and postponing the collection to the ten per cent tax
on gross proceeds of private clubs until 1971; declaring an emergency to
exist and for other purposes.
ORDINANCE NUMBER 226----ADOPTED JANUARY 15, 1970----PAGE 7
An ordinance ,amendf.~g Ordinance No. 222 and Ordinance No. 25, Section 3,
Portions of pal."agraphs a through X inclusive, and Ordinance establishing
an annual privilege license tax for various business occupations and professions
within the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas, providing for the amount thereof;
deleting section 1 and 2 stock tax, A. Definitions, and providing for a
square foot charge to replace the stock tax; deleting 6, engaging in more
than one business, and adding a charge for each such business, occcupation or
profession; declring an emergency and for other purposes.
ORDINANCE NUMBER 227----ADOPTED APRIL 16, 1970----PAGE 29
An ordinance proclaiming June 13-19, 1970 as 'CENTENNIAL WEEK' in Jacksonville,
Arkansas, to commemorate the lOOth anniversary of the naming of Jacksonville;
prescribing certain rules to be observed in connection with said celebration;
declaring an emergency to exist and for other purposes.
ORDINANCE NUMBER 228----ADOPTED MAY 21, 1970----PAGE 43
An ordinance proclaiming Monday, June 15, 1970, as 'LADIES DAY' during the
Jacksonville Centennial Observance; declaring an emergency to exist and for
other purposes.
ORDINACE NUMBER 229----ADOPTED JUNE 4, 1970----PAGE 49
An ordinance asking the City Council to vacate and abandon all of West Mulberry
Street as designated on the Replat of Block 7, Crestview Addtion to the City
of Jacksonville, Arkansas, as shown in Plat Book No. 14, Page 43 of the
r .ecords of the Circuit Clerk of Pulaski County, Arkansas.
ORDINANCE NUMBER 230----ADOPTED AUGUST 20, 1970----PAGE 65
An ordinance for, the purpose of levyimg,,.five mills, one-half mill, one-half
mill, and five mills, totaling eleven mills tax against personal and real pro-
perty within the _cQ _:t;p,orate limits of the city .of Jacksonville, Arkansas;
for the purpose of suspending three and one-half mills tax for industrial
developement bonds for the year 1970; for the prupose of effecting certific-
ation to the County Clerk of Pulaski County of the tax levied; prescribing
other matters pertaining thereto; and declaring an emergency.
ORDINANCES 1970
ORDINANCE NUMBER 231----ADOPTE~ DECEMBER 17, 1970----P.AGE · 96
An ordtnance adopting a budget for the year of 1971;. ma~ing an appropriation
for the operations of .. the various departments of the City Government for the
purchase of materials, supplies, equipemtn and_ services; providing for an
emergency; and for other purposes.
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RESOLUTIONS 1970
DATE ADOPTED
May 21, 1970
December 17, 1970
December 17, 1970
CONCERNING
The request to the City Council
of the City of Jacksonville,
Arkansas, to abandon and vacate
as a street the right-of-way
dedicated on the replat of block 7
Crestview Addition for West
Mulberry Stre'et.
A resolution authorizing clas-
sification and monthly salary of
the Jacksonville Water and Sewer
Department for the fiscal year
December 1, 1970, to December 1,
1971.
A resolution approving a wage
schdule for employees in the fire and
police Departments.
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COUNCIL MEEI'ING
JANUARY 2, 1970
The City Council of the City of Ja.ckBonville met Frida.y, January 2, 1970,
a.t 7:30 P. M., at Municipal Buildi~g for the regular me~ting. Meeti•g was
called to order by Mayor HardeD, presiding officer, and Prayer by
Alderman Ho~eycutt.
On Roll Call the following membere were present as their names were eall~d:
Aldermen: Alberson, Lehman, Smith and Honeycutt, a~d the following were
absent as their names were called: Aldermen: Hill and Sorrells. Present: 4,
absent: 2, a quorum was declared. Also present were: M~yor Harden, Clerk Avanta,
and City Attorney Rice.
Minutes of Reb~lar Meeting of December 18 were presented for study and later
approval.
Cor~ections or additions to Minutes for Regular Meeting of November 20, 1969,
amd Special Heftting of November 26, 1969, which were prMented at Regular
Meeting December 18, 1969, wer~ the next order of bu$iness. After no
corr~ctions or addi tiona were presented, Mayor Harden declared the MiN.ut.es
approved a~ written and presented.
Mayor Harden read a letter from himself addressed to the .6ity Council and
Citizen5 of Jacksonville enum8rating the accomplishments of the 1960 1 s
which stated in part:
"Jacksonville continues to be the fastest growing city in the state
the twelfth largest, and we feel that the eensus, which is to begin in
April, will move us up a few notches more."
"The improvements are too numerous to be able to cover them all."
"But they did not "just happen", you made thsm happen. The 60 1 s were good
to us, but now we .must prepare to face the challenge of the seventias."
rti take a lot of pride in Jacksonville, and it is YOU - -the citizem - -
that makl'l a town. We strive for the same goal, a better place in which to
live, work, and raise our childre:A.11 "With people like you to meet the
challenge of the Seventies, WE CAN AND WILI, BUILD A BETTER JACKSONVILLE. 11
After diee~!sion, when all council memb8rs expressed themselves as being
proud of the accomplishment. made in 1969, M;~.yor Harden presented his
r .eeommendatiana for the year of 1970:
FIRE DEPART!·<ENT
PARKS & RECREATION:
Fire Rating recommendation to cross water lines.
More fire plugs to raise fire rating to Sth class.
(He added this can be done and it is important to obtain
a 5th class firs rating. He also added the new water
line map is practically finished to present to the
Fire Rating Buruu, then they will advise what the city
must do to qualify for a lower fir~ rating. )
Purchas~t additional land for neighborhood p:a.rks
(if funds become available)
TenNis court~ & play ar~a at Activities Building.
(Mayor Harden expl;~.in~d he did Not include a
swimming pool at this time, as it is yet undecided
if one will be built.)
STREET DEPARTMENT
GENERAL
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Open Loop Road across railroad.
(l'iayor explained this a'sr· the #1
projeet of the Street V~partment.)
Open Nmrtheastftrm Ave. into Leop Road.
(Mayor said this should bo opened to help
the fire trueks in answering calls in this area)
OpenS. James to Hwy. 67.
Reloca.te bridge on Northeastt~rn.
Street Light ~t Main and Bailey
Overall drainage improvements
Overall street improvements.
Beautification Program -overall (more
shrubbery and green areas)
Christmas lighting: Civic clubs, Ch ~nber of
Commercfll, retail merchants and City.
(Mayor Harden said n.o Christmas decorations
were hung this year due to their sh:l.bby ~pp~a.rance,
and said if all the above clubs, etc., would
cooperate with the city toward purchasing
new Christmas decoratioms for next year, that it
would add much to the app e~rance of the city. )
Purchase Land -future city hall site.
After prMtmting his recommendatiows, Mayor Hi!.rden asked if there ~,rere any
additional .recommenda tiona th~ t the coun.cil vvould like to make, and
Alderman Lehman said he would lik~ to SIM North Bailey Street opensd
to the Freeway and also Gemer.al s~muels Road come into Marshi.ll Road.
Alderman Albersom said it if! hoped that the .St111.te Highwa.y Departrnent will
pick up Graham Hoad and loop it from 139 to .31.
It was deeided to deviate from the order of tpe Agenda in order that
citizens present might pre~ent their requ~sts.
Mr. Bart Gray and Mr. Jim Pace stated they felt the 10% of their groBs
income from the operation ef private clubs was a littl~ too high along with
the ~~250.00 assessed. Mr. Earl Rogers stated that his lil.uto parts store is
the smallest in to~ and he will have to pay ju5t $5.00 under the maximum
which is a SO% increase over his 1969 privilege tax. Hr. \\lhit Davia felt
by being charged for two businesses that he was being discriminated against.
All citizens present felt that some revisions of Ordinance 221 and 222
were ruwesa;ary. Alderman Alberson stated that since thesm ordinances
were made by all six aldermen, th:a.t he felt they should 11l.ll be pre5ent
before any cha.nges w~re m~de. MCilyor Harden uked if everyone would be
agreeabl~ to call a Public H~aring on the privilege tax ordin~nces for
Thursday, Ja.nuary 8,-at 7:30P.M., at MuniciDal BuildiRg, a.nd it was
generally agreed. Nayor· Harden said that following the Public Hea.ring,
that a. Special Council M~etimg may be held.
On Motion of Alderman Lehman, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt and all
members voting im the affirmative, the bank balances am.d current
accoumts p~yable in th~ sum of .$1,371.~-.65 was accephd ;u~d approved for
payment for Jacksonville Water & Sewer Departm~nt.
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Mayor Harden stated that Bryan Sims, of Stephens, Ine., has 3 waterworks
bolllds th;.t mature in 1981-82-83 @ $832.50 each plus Int. (they are $1,000
bonds) that he would like to 5811 back to the city for the amoumt of
the bomds plum b.terest. Alderma.:n Albersolll moved, sec ended by Alderman Smith.
to authorize the Mayor to purchas~ the three bonds mentioRed above,
to be paid from the Reserve Bond Fund, and all voted aye.
Mayor Hare~ reported that during 1969 that 116 New wat~r meters were set,
utd that building p~rmi ts have lllot yet been totaled.
On !1otion. of Alderman Albersof.l, s~conded by Alderman Honeycutt, the
Police Chief's report for Decemb~r, 1969, refleetimg 342 cases brought
before the Municipal Court and total cash from fine$, forfeitures and
payments on previous fines as $11,.577 .92, be accepted and filed. Motio-m.
approved by voiee vote. Al~o , the 1969 Summary reflected 4,176 cases
brought bef0re the Municipal Court with total cash from f'ines, forfeitures,
pa.yments on previous fines and other collection~ at'! ~133,996. 75. It was
noted that for the size of the Police Bepartm~nt, it is doing a fine jeb.
!1ayor Hard~n said that Heary DeNobele reported the traffic lights for
Main and Bailey will be shipped J nuary 7.
Mayor Huden said that he wrote Mr. Ralph Suddeth of the Ark. Commission
on Crime and Law Enforcement on December 30, 1969, enclosing the Police
Department appropriation for 1970. He said Mr. Suddeth said that when
he could call a board meeting, and were allocated their funds, that the
City of Jacksonville will receive due consideratiea.
Alderman Alberson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to accept and file
the December, 1969, Fire Department report reflecting response to
8 general alarms and 16 still alarms, with fire los~ of $3,700. Motio•
approved 'lfiyrvoi4ile vote.
Mayor Harden remarked that he had r~ad the newspaper articles on the
eity being sued, but so far he had not been served with summons, nor
had he seen a eopy of the complaint. The suit was iRstituted by Billy
Smith over use of a bull dozer on Loop Road. Mayor Harden said he
felt the whole suit was just. a political action. Attorney Rice said that
it is unusual that the principals of the eity have not been served with
a summoms. He explained that before an injunction can be filed, the
Ph .. intiff must post a $1,000 bond, pay to file the suit, and pay ~~6.80 fee
for service of summoRs.
There being no further busineu to tn.naa
9:00 P. M.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
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FLOY ANTS, CITY CLERK
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COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 15, 1970
The City Council of the City of Jaeksonville m~t Thursday, Ja~uary 15, 1970,
at 7:30 P.M., at Municipal Building for the regular meeting. Meeting was
called to order by t·1ayor Harden, presiding officer, and Prayer by
AldermaR Sorrell$.
On Roll Call the following members were present as their n.amu were called:
Aldermen: Alberson, Lehman, Smith and HoMycutt, Sorrells, and Hill. Prese111t 6
Abs~'At N.o'Re, a quorum was declared. Also prese:At were: Mayor Harden, Clerk Avants,
City Attorney, Ben Ric~ and Parks and Reereation Direetar Di~k Huck.
Milllutes of Regular Meetinf of January 2, 1970 were presented for study and later
approval.
Corrections or additona to Minutes for Regular M~eting of December 18, 1969 were
the next order of busiNe~s; after no corrections or addition were presented,
Mayor Harden declared the Mimutes approved as writteR aRd presented.
Ther~ were several ei tiztnuJ present, 30 the Mayor gave them a ehaaee to speak a.t
this time, but they stated they would ratl!ler go down the ag~mda and listeR to the
regular meetiJlg.
Alderman Sorr~lls moved, seeoRded by Alderman Hill amd all memb~rs voting in the
affirmative, the bank balance~ and curretat accou•ts payable in the SllJll o.f $3,1~1~2.04
was ace«~pted and appreved for payment for Jaeksco:mville Water & Sew~r DepartmeRt.
In Water Department discuuion, Mayor H1.rdeF1 stated that Tommy BoRd, Engirt~er,
hopes to have the water line map completed within the •ext few days, so the
Firs Rating Bureau can review it and offer their reeommendations.
In PoLice Department discus~ion , Mayor Harden discus!ed the damage suit iR
the sum e>f ~p974 .16 brought by the City against Bill Carter, owmer of all
automobile driven by James Talley, that struck two police cars en Military
Road and Stu.phil1, November 8, 1969, and explained that l"Ir. Carter ill
permanently disabled and Talley is presently employed amd propcosed a
compromise in whicA the City would accept $500.00, to be paid im
$10 weekly in~tallmeats by the defendant. Aft~r di9eussion, A1dormaa
Honeycutt moved, seconded by AldermaR Smith to drop the damage suit agai~st
Bill Carter aad ueept a eompromise uttlemel!l.t of $500."00, payable ~~10
per week by the defendant, until paid i• full. Motion approved by voiee
vote. Mayor Hardea asked Sity Attoraey Rice to take care of the $)00
aote.
Mayer Harden noted that ssv~ral ageRts of the FBI were ift the eity on
Thursday, but that he did not know their mission.
AldermaR Alb~rson meved, seco~ded by Ald rman Hill and all members voted
i• the affirmative to acc•pt the 1969 aanual r~port of the Fire Department
which ref1eated i~ part: (Fire lo~~ of $23,800.00, waich i~ a deer~ase of
$40,900.00 ·from the year 1968.) (Re ponse to 201 alarms, which i3 a decrease
of 3 alarms from 1968. Chief Schmitt presented sev4ra1 r~eomm~wdations
dealing with W ter Supply, Fire Department and Ordinances. He recomme~ded
that a building code be adopted amd rigidily enforced, and that the
existi g fire 1imitz be reviewed w-lth th~ thoug'rn.t of reduciag the area
to cover oaly ar~as where su@h restrictions need be anplied.
Mayor HardeR reported the Street Dep.a.rtment made it through tme iee and
snow very well, and are Row trying to patch hole$ i~ the streets.
Mayor llarden reported that blaektop prices have rise• from SO¢ to $1.00
on a ton.
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May0r Harden mentioned that a. new truck h as been authorized fer the Sani tatioR
Dspartment and tha t he would l i k e te buy two police cars and thie truek at
the same time , thougll he stated he wou l d like to Hait to eee if t he Arkansas
Crime c~mmiesie• is going to match funds for one poliee car, poi~ting out
if they do,-then bids can be reeeived for three police ears and the ohassi~
for the Sanitation truek at the same time and pos$ibly a eheaper rate caa be
ebtainad. -It was gemerally agreed to wait a eouple of weeks before bids are
requested to ucertain if the Arkansas Grime Conunission i.! g0ing to matem fundB
for one poliee ear.
In further Sanitation Department discussion, it was ~tated a few complaints
have been re~eived, and the labor problem ~hould clear up when the extreme
~old wave is over.
In Planning .commission disGus~ien the Minutes of the Planning Commission
meetilag of Jarmary 6, 1970 were r~tad by Mayor HardeR, iR which it wu rMommended
that L~ts 1 through 9, Bloek 2, Cre!tview AdditioN to tne City of Jacksonville,
be re-zoned from Rl te C2. A petition signed by a maj®rity of the 0wners
irl Crestview Addi ticm consel'lted t0 the termination of the Bill of Assurance
o:A Creslvielv Ad di u m n.d agreed to commeraia.l use therein had been preseJlted
to the Plan5i~g Commission. Alderman Hill moved, mecended by Alderman Alberson
to aeeept the Planning Commissions reco~e n dation that Lots 1 through 9,
Crestview Additien be rezoned from Rl to C2. Motion approved by voice vote.
Aldermam Alberscrn moved, seconded by Alderman Smith te ;aceept the Ph.nning
Commissions recommendation that a Plat of 2 lots in Phase III, H~raldry Manor,
Lots 30 and 31 be approved. Notion approved by voice vote.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to aseept the Planning
Commissions reeommendation that the replat of Oakhur~t Subdivision, containing
Lots 1 through 7, being changed to Lots 1 through 6 in Block 6, the replat
el.!llarging all the lots be approved. Metion 1.pproved by voice vote.
A delegation of residentB with Dick Huek as spokesmam, complained that
censtruction of an lll.llegedly sub 1taRdard h0me in Country Club Addi:tion,
being built by Clyd~ Smithwisk, did not eonf~rm to tke Bill of Asuuranee
filed 0n the subdivisien.
Mayor Hardelll said ke saw tme building, lMated on Georgeann Drive, and
rl!llated he coJttuted FHA and was t;old it was a $13,hOO house approved by
them. He expl,in~d FHA promised to raise the cost to $18,000 by requirimg
a briek front, cencrete driveway and carport to the structure.
Hr. Bill Miller and Mr. Robt. Simmitns, rMidemts of Georgeuua Drive,
also speke against the building. Mr. Mill~rsa.id FHA put $9,000 on the
bouse and ~4,400 on the lot and reflerred to it as a "ghetto" type house,
and that it i8 known as the 235 program. He also said construction of the
other 8 houses of this type, for which Hr. Smithwick has requetBted building
permits would result in a $200,000 property depreeia:tion in the area.
City Attorney Rice recommended deferring isguance ·or the remaining building
p.,rmi ts, as there may be some leg•.l questions that need re~<~earching.
After di5eUL'Jsion, Alderma n Albers Gm moved, seconded b;;r Alderman Smith thJ~.t
the Mayor b8 directed to withhold issuance of th~ building permits requested
by Mr. Smithwitk, for eigllt ether homu until the next Council meetimg,
February 5, 1970. M~tion approved by voee vote.
The Pl:mning Commission also r(!))ce>mmended th~.t the City Engineer hold any
building pnmi t8l 0n this construction un.til proper plot pla.ns ~re mubmi tted
in cor{formity >'Jith the Ordinance and the Bill of A:ssura:nce.
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Alderman Hill m0ved, seoob\ded by Alderma:m. Smith to hold the dedicatioll'l of the
new Youth Aetivi ties building on. SuN.d:q, February 1, 1970 at 2:00 P. M.
Motion ~pproved by voice vote.
Diek Huck reported tha.t when the trett in front af the Library w».s inspected
by a tree surgeon, it was discov~red that every limb has a cavity and that
they were trying to save the tree.
"AN ORDINA NCE WAIVING AND POSTPONING THE COLLECTION OF THE TEN PER CENT
TAX ON GROSS PROCEEDS OF PHIVA'l'E CL UBS l.JN 'J.I L 1 97 1; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
TO EXIST AND FOR .OTHER PURPOSES" was introduced.
Alde.rman Alber~on moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the Ordin~tmee be
placed ~R FIRST RF.ADING. RO LL CALL: And the follo'\oorimg v~ted aye:
Aldermen: Homeyoutt, Sorrdls, Alberse•, Lehman, Smitb an.d Hill.
HOTION APPROVED, OF.DI NAN CE READ FOR FIRST TIME RY Mayor Harden.
Alderman Alberson m~ved, seeoRded by AldGrman Hill that t he Ordinanc e
be accepted o:n FIRST READING. Roll Call: a:1d the follt">wing v0ted aye:
Aldermell: Hill, Smitla, Lehmal\l, Alberl!lon., Sorrells ;~.n.d Hmae~ycutt, al\'l.d
the following veted nay: None. ORDINANCE ACCE ETED ON FIRST RE ADING.
Alderman Hill mev~d, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to su3pend the rules
and plaee Ordina.nee ON SECOND READING. .
Roll Call: and the following voted aye: Alderm~tn: Honeycutt, Sorrells,
Albere~m, Lehmam, Smith and Hill. Motion received six affirmative vt!'ltM a.l!ld
no negative votes, whereupon the Mayor directed the Blerk t0 read tme
Ordina~ee for SECOND TIME. ORDINANCE READ FOR SECOND TIME.
Alderman Ron.eyeutt moved, seq:,onded by Aldermam Smith to :f'urtller su~p"llld the
rules ancl place Ordinanee on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL: And the
following voted aye: AldermeR Honeycutt; Sorrells, Alberson, Lehman, Smitk
a.-.d Hill. Motion received six affirmative votes and lllO negative votes;
wJJ.ereupcm. M».yor Hardeu read the Ordinanee for THIRD AND FINAL TIJ.vlE.
Alderman Hill moved, seeonded by Alderman AlberseR that tke Ordinance be
a.pprovttd and adopted. Roll Call: ~~d the following voted aye: Aldermen:
Heneyeutt, Sorr~tlls, Alberson, Lehman, Smitkl al\ld Hill.
Alderman Hill meved, secol!lded by Alderman H~meycutt that the emergency
clause be approved and adopted. Roll Call: and the foll0wing voted aye:
Ald8rmeR: HmReycutt, Sorrells, Albereon~ L hma~, Smith and Hill.
ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE appr®ved a~d adopted and Numbered 2 2 5.
"AN ORDINANCE AlVIENDING ORDINANCE NO. 222 AND ORDINANCE NO. 25,
SECTION 3, PORTIONS OF PARAGRAPHS A THROUGH X INCLUSIVE, AN
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AN ANmTAL PRIVILEGE LICENSE TAX FOR
VARIOUS BUSINESS OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS WITHIN THE CITY
OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, PROVIDING FOR THE ANOUN'l' THEREOF;
DELETING SEC'l'ION 1 and 2 STOCK TAX, A. DEFINITIONS, AND PROVIDING
FOR A SQUARE FOOT CHARGE TO REPLACE THE STOCK TAX; DELETING 6,
ENGAGING IN MORE THAN ONE BUSINESS, AJ:IlD ADDING A CHARGE FOR EACH
SUCH BUSINF.SS, OCCUPATION OR PROFESSION; DECIJARING AN EHERGENCY AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES. 11 wu il\trodue~d.
Aldermam Alberson moved, ~eeonded by Alderman Smith that the Ordina ~ee be
placed on FIRST READING. ROIJ., CALL: ~nd the following voted aye: Aldftrme!l'l:
Ho ne y cutt, Sorrells , Alb er s on , Lehman , Smith lil.nd Hill. 6 a.yes, no nay1.
J.VJOTION APPR OVED, ORD I NANCE REA D FOR FIR ST Tll1E BY CLERK AVANT S.
Ald erman Hill mov e d, seczond ed by Alderm:~.n Smith th a t tl:le Or dina.ne e be
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be accepted en FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: and the follewing voted aye:
Ald$rmen: Honeycutt, Sorrells, Alb~r~on, Lehman, Smith and Hill.
6 ayes, no nays, ORDimNANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING.
Ald~rman Hill moved, seeol!lded by Alderman Alberson to ~uspend the rul~s and
plae!e Ordina:nee oR SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: and the followiRg vot~td aye:
AldermeR: Hon~yeutt, Sorrells, Alb~r1on, LehmaN, Smith and Hill. Moti®R
reeeived zix affirma.tive vote!!! aRd mo negtitiv~ votes, whebtupen the Mayor
direc;:ted tme City Clerk to read Ordinauace for SECOND Tll1E. Ordinamc~ read
for SECOND TDiE.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderma.n Lehman to further suspe~d the rule8
and pla€e Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL: and the following
voted aye: Aldermen: Honeycutt, Sorrells, Alberson, LehmaR, Smith and Hill.
MotioN reeeive d six affirmative votes and no negative votes, whereupon
Mayor Harden read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TTI1E.
Alderman Hill moved, second~cl by Alderman Sorrells that the Ordinanc~ be
approved and adopted. ROLL CALL: And th~ follo~nng voted aye: Alderm~n:
Honeycutt, Sorrells, Alberson, Lehman, Smith and Hill. 6 a~es, J!.O nays.
AldermaR Hill moved, seconded by Alderman AlbersoJ!i that the eme.rgetu~y claus~'!
be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL: and the following veted aye: Aldermen:
Honeycutt, Sorre~lls, AlbersoN, Lehm.a.n, Smith and Hill. Six ~.yes, no u.ys
ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE approved and a.dopted and numbered 2 2 6.
The Comstitution Convention is meeting tonight (January 15, 1970) M:~~.yor
Harden reported that a delegation frem the Municipal League ia there to
represent th~ citie$. They are trying t® get a greater portion of the
:u.les tax increase fer the ei ties. The AEA is represftnting the scthoals a.nd.
opposing inerea5e in millage for the cities.
Mayor Harden also reported that Judge Naekey is starting •· figltt against rah
in Pulaski County and that rat poisoll. ca.Jl be obtained free at City Hall and
various other pla.ees in the County to help cC!>ntrel tlll.e rat populatiol'l.
djourEnt}
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There being no further busir.1e~s to traneact,
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Friday, January 30, 1970
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Friday, January 30, 1970 in
Special Meeting, called by Mayor Harden, Wednesday, January 28, 1970, at
7:15 P.M. at Municipal Building. Meeting was called to order by Mayor Harden,
presiding officer, and opening prayers 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 were: Mayor Harden, City Clerk
Avants, and City Attorney Rice.
Mayor Harden stated the purpose of the Special Meeting was to discuss part of
the annual audit of the R.M. Brown Company.
There has been a considerable shortage in money for the Water Department for
the year 1969, Two weeks ago they began to run into some irregularities~ not
going to say the amount now as no one knows the amount until the audit is
complete, The City Attorney has been consulted; at this time City Attorney
Rice gave his recommendation as to the best route to be taken.
He said, in part, based on facts that we have before us, we are certain that
some of the public's money is not where it should be. There has been a
wrong doing, and this is a matter that should be reported to the Prosecuting
Attorney for this district, He has the power to investigate the situation
or to have the grand jury investigate. We should do whatever possible to
get what money we can back. This case should not be discussed with anyone
except the Prosecuting Attorney. This is not to cover up anything, but
since this is a legal case, we do not want to jeopardize the case whether it
be civil or criminal, After the Prosecuting Attorney has been notified, we
should make demand on the bonding compan~ to see what bond there is to cover
part of the loss, Again do not elaborat~ on this, refer anyone to the
attorney.
It was pointed out that if this were a private company, we could attempt to
recover the money, then decide whether to press the charges, but since it
is ' public, there is no alternative but to prosecute.
Mr. Canfield of the Jacksonville Daily News , was asked if he would put off
printing this until Tuesday, February 3, 1970 in hopes that maybe some
restitution would b~ made, as the auditor recommended that we recover any and
all moneys that we can; any part that wants to be returned, we can accept.
He was agreeable to this suggestion as long as the Prosecuting Attorney was not
going to be consulted until that date.
Alderman Alberson moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman that the City Council
support Mr. Rice in any legal action he may deem necessary, All voted aye.
Mr. Rice stated that this is unfortunate that it had to happen to~us, but he
pointed out that we're not the only ones around the state that have come up
short this year. He stated since the people will probably not be satisfied
with a no comment answer when questioned, it would probably be best to say
that it is still under investigation and when the investigation is complete,
the facts will be made known to the public.
Mayor Harden stated that Mrs. Avants wants it stressed that this is the Water
Department books not the City books that have come up short. The auditors have
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not even started on her books as yet. The audit bill will be quite a bit
higher this year because of this incident as they are having to check and
recheck the books.
There being no further business to transact, at this Special Meeting, It was
moved and approved to adjourn.
APPROVE:
ATTEST:
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COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 5, 1970
THE CITY Council of the City of Jacksonvile met Thursday, February 5, 1970,
at 7:30 P,M,, at Municipal Building for the regular meeting, Meeting was
called to order by Mayor Harden, presiding officer, and Prayer by Alderman
Sorrells , Y'
on Roll Call.the following members were present as their names were called:
Alderman: Alberson, Lehman, Smith, Honeycutt, Sorrells, and Hill, Present 6
Absent none, a quorum was declared, Also present were: Mayor Harden, City
Attorney, Ben Rice ;/.Parks and Recreation Director Dick Huck, Tommy Bond,
Engineer, and several citizens. Mrs, Pearl Roberts recorded the Minutes in
the absence of Clerk Avants,
Minutes of Regular Meeting of January 15, 1970 were presented for study and
later approval,
Corrections or additions to Minutes for Regular Meeting of January 2, 1970 were
the next order of business; after no corrections or additions were presented,
Mayor Harden declared the Minutes approved as written and presented.
Next it was decided to deviate from the order of the agenda and go to the
Planning Commission, At the last Council Meeting, January~l5, 1970, the Mayor
was directed by the City Council to withhold issuance of the building permits
requested by Clyde Smithwick for eight houses in the Country Club Addition
until the next Council Meeting, February 5, 1970 so City attorney Rice could
research some legal questions; at this time Ben Rice gave his report which
follows in part:
The house in question is located on Georgeann Drive, FHA appraises the house
at $13 ,500--private appraisers appraise it for about one-half that ,amount, The
city can withhold issuing any building permits, but a law suit could be filed
demanding that the permits be issued and for any losses suffered by the
contractor for delay, Senator McClellan has been made aware of the situation
and is now making an inquiry along with FHA AND HUB, It will be about two weeks
before the investigation is complete. In the meantime, Mr. Smithwick has poured
eight foundations without obtaining building permits which is in violation of
City Ordinance 159 which if followed in the strictest letter of the law could
give a 30 day jail sentence for each violation for each day that it has been done,
Also the citizens have a right to file suit against Mr. Smithwick for going
against their Bill of Assurance which constitutes a detriment to the neighborhood,
City Attorney Rice recommended that if Mr. Smithwick and the citizens are agreeable
we'll just wait until the results of Senator McClellan's investigation comes in.
If Mr. Smithwick is not agreeable, Mr, Rice asked if he could be authorized to
take whatever legal action is necessary to protect the cities interest and enforce
the rights of the taxpayers, Alderman Hill mov~ seconded by Alderman Sorrells
to accept City Attorney Rice's recommendation, The citizens present were in favor
of this recommendation, Roll Call and the following voted aye: Aldermen Hill,
Smith, Lehman, Alberson, Sorrells, and Honeycutt, Six ayes, no nays. Mr, Hill
stated that he would like the citizens concerned to do their part by hiring
an attorney to look after their standpoint; Mr, Bill Miller said this had been done.
I n f urth er Pla nn i ng Commi s s i on dis cu ssion, the Minutes of the Planning Commission
me et ing o f Fe brua ry 3 , 1970 were r ead by Mayor Harden, They stated that a petition
f or the r e zoning o f t he Ke aton Sh o p Pr o pe rty to Light Industrial had been received,
Al s o a pe t it ion c ontain i n g approxi mately s ixty signatures of residents in the
general area who had all signed opposing the rezoning had been received, (Alderman
Smith gave the Mayor approximately 25 more signatures at this time,) After
discussion, the Planning Commission had a tied vote on leaving the situation
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as it has been and to reject the petition; therefore, it was up to the City
Council to decide. Mr. Keaton stated the property has always been used
as industrial rather than residential and did not even know it had changed
until about three months ago when the pro~erty was offered for sale.
Mayor Harden read the definition of light industrial from the Zoning
Ordiance #213 and the citizens present stated that light industrial covers
too many businesses or industries that would be undesirable for a
residential neighborhood. Also it would creat a traffic problem with
big trucks going down the residential streets that children have to walk
down to go to school or to the city park. The Mayor asked Mr. Keaton if
any thought had been given to making a crossing over the railroad tracks to
have the trucks come down South James when it is extended to Highway 67.
A great deal of discussion followed then Alderman Alberson moved, seconded
by Alderman Lehman that the request for rezoning be denied. Roll Call
and the following voted aye: Alderman Hill, Lehman, Alberson, Smith,
Sorrells, and Honeycutt; six ayes. no nays. It was pointed out to Mr. Keaton
that he could submit another request to the Planning Commission.
Mrs. Newton on Sharp Street was in the audiance and wanted to object to
Sharp Street being used as a truck route. The Mayor explained that anytime
anybody has anything to deliver, they cannot be denied access for delivery.
Until a truck route is designated into the area, the trucks cannot be
kept out.
A citizen from Stone Street asked if a more watchful eye could be given to
that street as many people have been speeding on it. The Mayor said
11 20 MPH WHEN CHILDREN PRESENT" signs were going to be put up on Oak, South
Road and James Streets this next week• so Stone Street co~ld be added to the
list.
A Public Hearing has been set for March 3rd, 1970, on the rezoning from
R-1 to R-3 the John P. Crutchfield property-
Alderman Hill mvoed, seconded by Alderman Sorrells to accept the Planning
Commission's recommendation to approve there-plat of Lots 5, 6t 7, and
8, of Block 4, Galloways Addition to the City of Jacksonville, showing lots to
be changed from facing on Elm Street and SunnysideHills Addition to all
face Hickory Street. All voted aye.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to accept the Planning
Commission's recommendation that the final plan of Phase I of Tara~Mount
Sub-Division containing Lots .66 and 67, and part of Tara-Mount Drive be
approved subject to receiving from the owner definite assurance that
streets will be built in accordance with the requirements under the sub-
division regulations, that utilities will be placed in the sub-division in
complance with such requirements and that the owner g±ve complete assurance
that any future Bill of Assurance filed in this sub-division be compatible
with the Bill of Assurance on these two lots. All Voted Aye.
A Public Hearing has been set for March 3rd, 1970 on rezoning certain
properties in the Lucky Heights Addition from R-1 to Class C-2.
Next Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt and all members
voting in the affirmative that the current accounts payable in the sum of
$9,914.91 be accepted and approved for payment for Jacksonville Water & Sewer
Department. The bank balance had not been prepared.
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As per last years authorization for a new sewer cleaning machine, a
requisition was presented by Mr. Hines, Only one quotation bid was received,
it was from Bowles and Edens in the amount of $582 plus sales tax. At this
time Alderman Alberson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the Mayor be
authorized to purchase the sewer cleaning machine. All voted aye.
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The Mayor gave a brief report on the shortage of funds in the Water Department.
He stated that there had been no changes. Several of the receipts have been
turned in by citizens. He reported that he and City Attorney Rice and a
representative of the auditing firm had talked with the Prosecuting Attorney.
In further Water Department discussion, Tommy Bond presented water maps that
show the existing water lines and valves and fire\hydrants. He stated that
this was the step the fire rating bureau called "Improving Records" of the
Water Department in order to lower the fire rating in Jacksonville to Class 5,
He gave the minimum and maximum water being pumped each day and stated that
the present water plant has just about reached its capacity based on the
average daily demand, He stated Jacksonville especially heeded new pumps
to get water ·out of the ground storage tanks in case of a major fire and that
the line feeding machine will probably need to be replaced this summer as
the present one is rather old and has been patched several times, He stated
the next thing that needs to be done is have a representative from the
fire bureau look the maps over and give his recommendations.
Next, Alderman Alberson moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to give the Mayor
authority to purchase two new pick-up trucks for the water department out of
the depreciation fund. All voted aye,
Alderman Hill moved that the Mayor be authorized to purchase two new police
cars for the Police Department and a truck cab and chassis for the Sanitation
Department, Alderman Smith seconded the motion, and all voted in the
affirmative.
Mayor Harden reported that the Arkansas Crime Commission would not meet until
March 12, 1970 1 and it would be then before we would hear whether our
application had been approved,
The Mayor reported that the Police Department is going to try out some new tires
on one of the new police cars, The tires come from Sears and Roebuck Company
and are guaranteed for 40,000 miles even against flats, The initial cost of
the tires are a little more, but they should wear about three times as long as
the tire they have been using. The Little Rock, North 'Little Ra<>:k and County
Police Departments use these tires and give very good reports on them,
On Motion of Alderman Alberson, seconded by Alderman Hill, the Police Chief's
report for January 1970, reflecting 309 cases brought before the Municipal
Court and total cash from fines, forfeitures and payments on previous fines as
$11,379,35 was accepted and filed, Motion approved by voice vote-
On Motion of Alderman Smith, seconded by Alderman Hill, the Fire Department
report for January 1970 1 reflecting response to 3 General Alarms and 16 Still
Alarms with estimated fire loss as $3,500,00 was accepted and filed.
There was nothing to report in the Street and Sanitation Departments.
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In further Planning Commission discussion, it was stated that the appointment
to the Planning Commission of James Pace, James Peacock and Faybourn Curtis
had expired on January 1, 1970, Faybourn Curtis asked not to be re-app~i:mted
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Sorrells to reappoint James Pace
and James Peacock and to appoint Oscar Blucker to the Planning Commission
for three year terms, All voted aye,
Mr. Griffin, who lives on the Corner of Elm and Center Streets requested
that the zoning ordinance be waivered to allow a trailer to move onto the
lot in back of his house. The same trailer has been parked there until
recently when the owners were transferred to California, after the
trailer had been moved, the transfer orders were cancelled, Now they
would like permission to park their trailer in the same spot. Alderman
Sorrells moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt that Mr. Griffin's
request be approved, All voted aye.
Mr. Landum who lives on Washington Street requested that he be allowed
to move a trailer on his lot to live in and rent his two houses to other
people. After discussion Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman
Alberson to refer this particular situation to the Planning Commission.
All voted aye.
In Parks & Recreation discussion, each Alderman was given a self-
explanatory yearly report to study. Next Dick Huck reported that of
the $8,115 they expected to get from the United Fund this year, only
$3,000 was allocated as per a letter dated January 18, 1970, which
indicates a 63 percent cut, The explanation is they are not meeting
their quota in Pulaski County. 1-/hen asked to review the case, they
stated they could give no type of reconsideration,
At present Dick Huck receives a small mileage allowance for the use of his
car. He asked if it would be considered allocating him one of the
Police cars when it is replaced with a new one. Also he would like
one of the Water Department pick-up trucks for park maintenance, when
they are replaced by new ones.
Alderman Lehman moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to accept and file
the ambulance report for January 1970 which reflects collections and
banck balances as $1,068.41 and disbursements as $1,028,12 with a balance
on hand of $40.29. All voted in the affirmative.
Mayor Harden presented the resignation of Martin Trawick as Chairman of
the Hospital Commission which stated that he was moving to Hot Springs,
He then announced that the Hospital Administrator had also resigned effective
today (February 5, 1970). The Mayor suggested that they withhold
Mr, Trawick's resignation from the board for a short period of time until
they get a new Chairman or until he has to leave for Hot Springs. Mr, Trawick
is in aggreement with this suggestion.
Dick Huck announdced that Larry Goddard had been reappointed as Chairman of
the Parks and Recreation Commission,
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Alderman Lehman brought up about a lady on Elm Street who runs a small
grocery store who•: cannot pay the increased privilege tax as she makes
very little prof it. rhe Council members decided to make up the difference
(out of their own pocket) of the $15.00 it would take to pay the tax
un d er the new ordinance.
There being no further business to transact, it was moved and approved to
adjourn at 9:35 P.M.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
FLOY}A V ANTS, CITY CLERK
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COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 19, 1970
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, February 19, 1970,
a.t 7:30 P.l"t., at Municipal Building for the regular meeting. Meeting was
called to order by Nayor Harden, presiding officer, and Prayer by Alderman
Sorrells.
On Rol l Call the following members were present as thei r names wer e called:
Alderman: Alberson , Lehman, Smith, Honey cu tt , Sorrells:. a.nd Hi l l. Pr e sent 6,
absent none, a quorur" was declared. Also present were: Mayor Harden City
Attorney, Ben Rice; Parks and Recreation Direc t or, Dick Huck; Tommy Bond,
engineer, Water Department Supervisor, Elm er Hines , a nd sever al citizen s.
Mrs. Pearl Roberts recorded the Minutes in the absence of Clerk Avants.
Minutes of Special Meeting of January 30, 1970 and Regular Meeting of February
), 1970 were presented for study artd later ~pproval.
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Corrections or additions to Minutes for Regular Meeting of January 15, 1970 were
the next order of business; aft r no corrections or additions were presented,
Ma.yor Harden declared the Mi nutes approved as written and presented.
First, a portion of the tape recording of the Regular Meeting of January 15,
1970 was played to show those present exactly what had been said at that
meeting concerning the allegedly sub s~andard. home in Country Club Addition.
It showed that the concern of all present at that meeting was the poor quality
of the house and the price of tlie house, not the type of person who would
move into it. An unknown party has called the FBI in to investigate on the
grounds that Civil Right.s have been violated. The Mayor presented news paper
articles of housing disputes in Little Rock and North Little Rock in which
those -disputes were talked about in racial terms, but they are not being in.vesti-
gated. The Mayor gave his opinion as to why one little house here in
Jacksonville is being investigated.
The members of the Counc i l were given a proposal from the MidSouth Computer
Center to take with them to study. On Motion of Alderman Sorrells, seconded
by Alderman Smi th •1 a nd all members voting in the affirmative, the bank balances
and current accounts payable in the sum of $6,817.40 was accep ted and approved
for payment for Jacksonvii le Water & Sewer Department. Th e Mayor stated that
they had not talked with the Fire Rating Bureau.
In Police Department discussion, Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman
Honeycutt to take 34,000 out of Unappropriated Fund for the year 1970 to hire
§ new policeman. All voted aye.
It was nex~ stated that there was nothing to discuss in the Fire, Department,
Street,Department, Sanitation Department, or Planning Commission.
In Parks & Recreation discussion, it was stated that a telegram had been
received from Wilbur D. Mills stating a Federal grant. of $87,500 f'or the
development of the Jacksonville Plea~ure Park had been approved. About $2,000
of this will be taken by the state. Dick Huck reported that the En gineers
and Architects had been contacted to begin the final plans on various
facilities, but the Swimming Pool is receiving top priority. The final plans
and specifications must be submitted to the Federal Government for their
consideration and approval before actual bids and construction can precede,
but it is hoped to have the swimming pool completed in time for this summers
use.
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In General discussion, it was ·stated that a new hospital administrator,
Bill Cross, has been hired at Rebsamen Memorial Hospital. He has invited
anyone to stop in for a cup of coffee and a talk.
Next Alderman Alberson m6ved to accept the resignation of Mart:i.n Trawick
as Chairman of the Hospital Commission effective February 20, 1970.
Alderman Smith _;<;:seconded the motion with all members voting in the affirmative.
The Mayor noted that he was glad to have Mr. Ed Schmitt at the Council Meeting
tonight, and that his problem is on the work list and will be taken care of
as soon as the concrete man gets back in town. Next the Mayor asked if any
citizen present had anything 'he wanted to discuss, there were none.
There being no further business to transact,
adjourn at 8:50 P.M.
APPROVED:
accepted to
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COUNCIL MEE'riNO
MARCH $, 1970
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thur sday, March 5, 1970, at
7:30 P.M., at Municipal Building for the regular mee·ting. Meeting was called
to order by Mayor Harden, presiding officer, and Prayer by Alderman Sorrells.
On Roll Call the followin~ members were present as their names were called:
Alder:men: Lehman, Smith, Honeycutt, Sorrells, and ·H:i.ll. Alderman Alberson
was abs ent. Present 5, absent 1, a ~uorum was declared. Also present ~ere:
M·ayor Harden, City .Attorney, Ben Rice: Parks and Recreation DirectJor, Dick Huck;
Tommy Bond, engineer; Chief Tra.ylor, Police Department,. Chief Schmitt, Fire
Department. It) the absence of Clerk Avants, f1rs. Pearl Roberts recorded the
Minutes.
Minutes of Regula.r Heet.ing of February 19, 1970 were presented for study and
later approval.
Corrections or addi tions to Minutes for Regular Meeting of February 5, 1970,
and Special Heeting of Jantlary JO, 1970 were the next order of business; after
no corrections or additions were presented, Mayor Ha rden declared the Minutes
approved as written and presented.
The next order of business was the preliminary plans for the Swimming Pool and
surrounding area for Pleasure Park. Mr. Ed. Wimberly of Farrell & Wimberly
Architects presented the plans which consisted -of a small cabana bathhouse, a ·
small wading pool, and a 25 meter pool surrounded by a chain link fence.
The bathrooms will be accessible from either the swimming area or the park.
The final plans should be completed in approximately 2 weeks and at that time
will be presented to the Health Department for their approval. In discussion
that followed, Alderman Lehman declared that if the bathrooms were access:i.tlle
to the Park Area at all times vandalism might result; but it was pointed out
thatthe doors could be locked at anytime that there was no supervision.
Dick Huck stated that the lockers will be coin ~operated rather than the old
basket style. Alderman Hill Moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to accept the
preliminary plans as drawn by the architect and to encourage him to speed the
final plans right along. All voted aye.
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In Water Department discussion, Alderman Sorrells"mo.Jed, <seconded by Alderman
Smith to accept and to approve for payment the Bank Balances and current accounts
payable of the Jacksonville Water & Sewer Department i%,J1Wg~nt. of $9,925.73 with
the exception of the ~H~,096.98 to Qwatney Chevrolet Co'ef bidder on 2 trucks that
. should be paid for by the Depreciation Fund, leaving·a balance to be paid of $5,828.?5.
All voted in the affirmative.
In further water department discussion, Tommy Bond outlined what needs to be done
before the cit;y can even begin tp qualify for the fifth class fire protection.
The fire rating bureau said there needs to be a fire hydrant within 500 feet of
the shopping center in both the front and the rear that can pump 3,500 gallons
.of water a minute f or 10 hours. ·Possibly i.f a 12 inch water line is installed
from Main Street up Bailey to Poplar then down Poplar to James Street the requir~d
water flow could be reached. Also a 6 inch Une needs to b e installed on Harris
Road from Harris School to Main Street• The cost of this project would be
approximately $4o,ooo, and even then the fifth class rating is not ascertained,
and Federal Ma.tching Funds would riot be available since this area is already
serviced with water, and it is not a low income area. Federal matching funds
would be available for the sanitary sewage collection system and pumping stations
for Southeast Jacksonville, since this area is not already serviced with a
sewage system and it is a low income area, the cost of the s e·wage system vrould
~~ approx:ilnately ~b.? ,000 making a total project cost of approximately $90,000.
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After discussion, Aldermal} Hill moved seconded by Alderman Smith to authorize
Tonuny Dond to complete the plans for the water lines and to update 1;he plans
for the sewage collection system and pumping stations, so the Mayor can take
bids on both projects. The bids to be separate bids for the two projects,
but both taken on the sam~ day. This will allow the city to file for
Federal Matching Funds on _the sewage collection system and pu~ping stations.
All voted in the affirmative.
Next Ben Rice gave a short repor~ on the Water De~artment shortage. The
amount of shortage at this time is $15,193.21. He stated the prosecuting ·
attorney will probably turn the case over to the grand jury. A new grand
jury has been appointed, a. nd they will probably be ready to start hearing
cases around the end of March with possibly the first case being th1s water
department's shortage. He also stated that a Civil Suit might have to be
filed to try to recover the money. He further stated that he feels the
incident has been handled in a good manor and that it will be expedited fairly
fast now.
Next Alderman Sorrells moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to have the city
Water Department to take out a $25,000 blanket bond that would cover 12 employees
named by the job they do, not their n~e. ,The cost of the bond is $350.00 a
year. All voted in the affirmative.
On Motion of Aldet~an Hill, seconded by Alderman Smith, the Police Chief's
report for February 1970, reflecting 288 cases brought before the Municipal
Court and total cash from fines, forfeitures and payments on previous fines as
$10 1 )81.53 was accepted and filed. }lotion approved by voice vote. .
In further~U;ce Department discussion, it was stated that Aclin Ford had the
lowest bid in the amount of $ 3,223.21eac~or the two police cars with the
required specifications. It was also stated that the Arkansas Crime Commission
reported they would have no matching funds availabe until at least May or
June. Right now there are four vacancies ~n the police department; the next
Civil Service test is April 6, 1970, it was decided that after that date the
council would decide who to htre.
On Motion of Alderman Sorrells, seconded by Alderman Smith, the Fire Department
report for February 1970, reflecting response to 5 Gen~ral Alarms and 19 Still
Alarms with estimate~ fire loss as noth,ing was accepted and filed.
In furter F'ire0. Department discussion, it was stated. that beginning April 21.1., 1970,
there will be a 4 day firemen's school held in Kansas City, Missouri. Chief Schmitt
stated he would like to send Wilbur Smart to thls school as he is the instructor
for the Fire Department. There will be a meeting of the Fireman's Pension Fund
Board as Onie Vanderhoof has applied for retirement. Ile has over 20 years in the
Fire Department with a total of approximately 29 yea~s for the City of Jacksonville.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to accept the resignation of
Jerry Boydfrom the Volunteer Fire Department~ ~11 voted in the affirmative.
In Street Department discussion it was stated that all the rain is making the
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In Sanitation Department discussion, it was stated that Gwat,ney Chevrolet Co.
was the low bidders on the cab and chassis for the Sanitation truck, the
amount being $4,441.65.
Alderman Sorrells moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to accept th~ Planning
Commission's recommendation to re-zone the Crutchfield property from R-1
to R-3. All voted in the affirmative.
A public hearing has been set for April 7, 1970 at 7:30P.M. for the re-zoning
of the Margaret Keaton property next to Dupree Park from R-1 to R-3.
Alderman Hill moved seconded by Alderman Lehman to accept the Planning Commissions
reconmendation to re-zone the Credit Union property from R-1 to C-1. All voted
aye.
It was decided to hold in abeyance the final plat of Pickard's Sub-Division
until the engineer can re-draft his final plat.
Alderman Hill moved seconded by Aldennan Lehman to accept the Planning
Commission's recommendation that Phase 4, Eastview ~ub-Division be re-zoned
from R-0 to R-1 to allow 60 ft. lots. All voted in the affirmative.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to table,until further information
can be obtained,the request by E. G. Middleton and Bill Carpenter as to whether
or not mobile homes permanently affixed to the soil, joined together in multiple
complexes would conform to multiple .family residential requirements under the
zoning code and be allowed in C-2 commercial zones. It was the aesire of the
petitioners to place such a complex on the triangular site between Highway 161
and East Center and Short Streets. All voted in the affirmative.
In Parks and Recreation discussion, Tommy Bond stated they were ready to proceed
with the plans for the parking lot, will be ready around the middle of April.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alde r man Honeycutt to accept and file the
ambulance report for February 1970 which reflects collections and bank balances
as$823.21 and disbursements as $427.29 with a balance on hand of $395.92.
All voted in the affirmative.
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
Harch 19, 1970
The City Council of t.he City of JacksonVille met Thursday, March 19, 1970,
at 1:30 P .H., at Hunicipal Building for the regular meeting. Meeting was
called to order by Mayor Harden, presiding officer, and Prayer by Alderman
Sorrells.
On Roll Call the follmdng members were pres·ent as their names were called:
Aldermana Albers·on, Lehman, Smith, Honeycutt., and Sorrells. Alderman Hill
v!aB absent. Present 5, absent 1, a quorum was declared. Also present were:
Mayor Harden; City .A:tt.orney, Ben Rice; Parks and Uecreatidm Direc:tor, Dick
Hucl<; Police Ch-i.ef, Myron Traylor; Tommy Bond, Engineer; vlater Department
. Supervisor , Elmer Hines; Bobbie I<Tartin, Bookkeep*!r; and Water Department
],'mployeea Freeda Pierce , Billi8 Wright, and Janice Herrin. Mrs. Pearl Roberts
recorded the Minutes in the ab.sence of Clerk Avants.
Minutes of Regular Meeting of Harch 5, 1970 were presented for study and-later
approval.
Corrections or additions to Minutes for ReguJ.ar Meeting of February 19, 1970
were the next order of business; after no corrections or additions were presented,
Mayor Harden declared the Mim tes approved as written and presented.
Next Mr . Don B:tn na of the Mid South Computer Center discussed the propesal
concerning the bill ng system of the water bills that was presented for study
at the Council Neet.ing o.f. February 19, 1970. The proposal consisted of
processing up-dated route listing, penalty print-out, disconnect list, and
monthly statements and ageing report for the Jacksonville l.Jater Department.
After discussion by Mr. Binns conoerning the present cost versus the Mid South
Computer cost (approximately $750.00 a month), Mrs.·Wright presented figures
in contrast to those presented by Hr. Binns . The Aldermen stated they would
study the proposal further.
Next Mayor Harden presented the new bookkeeper for the Water Department,
Mrs. Robbie . J. :Martin.
On motfon ·of klderman Lehman, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt and all members voting
in the affirmative, the bank balances and current accounts payable in the sum of
1$1,881.42 was accepted and approvt'!d for payment for Jacksonville 'Hater & Sewer
Department.
In discussion about, ij'le Sanitary Sewage Coll~ction System, Tommy Bond reported
thl3.t he had applied for 50 percent Federal Matching Funds. It was pointed out
that that area bet\,reen Stanphil Road and Southeastern would not benefit from
the services. Mr. Bond st<\ted that in h'i s op~nion it would tetke an addi~ional
~no ,ooo to ~~15 ,000 <to extend the presently proposed Hne to pick np more houses
1.n the area . The General concensua was that :Ln the final out ome, it would be
less expensive to include the en·t.ire area in the tnitia project rathel" than
have to pick these houses up at some futurE' date.
1'he Ma.yor then asked Mr. Bond on a progress report on the Dick Jetter \>later Users
Alssociation. He stated that bids had been advertised and would be let at a future
date.
It was reported that the Brown & Rogers auditing firm will present. the 1969 audit
for the Water Company at the April 2, 1970 Council Neeting.
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The Nayor made a bri"ef r epo r t on the financial status of the Special Research
& Development Account; the Wat er & Sewer Revenue & Operating Fund has a:; of this
date a pplied $3,000 to the R & D account and will be reimbursed out of the
next Federal Matching Funds payment.
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Next Ben Rice, Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce Road & Highway Co~ittee,
briefly outlined the highlights of those matters dispussed at the recent meeting
at which the County Judge was present. The Judge stated he would do his best
to complete Loop Road and when finished turn it over to the city for maintenance.
He stated that they wouJ,.d program running' Gregory to Harris Road for n~xt year. . .
The Mayor again commented about the poor condition of the Streets due to the
weather. He also stated that there would be a Street Department meeting in
the very near future.
In Sanitation Department discussion, it was stated there have been more complaints
in the past three weeks than in the past three years. This is due in part to
people cleaning up their yards and putting cement blocks and other heavy articles
in their can; thus the cnn have not been emptied.
In Planning Commission discussion, Alderman Sorrells moved seconded by Alderman
Alberson to accept the Plann:tng Commission's ._recommendation to consider mobile
homes permanently affixed to the soil joined together in multiple complexes as
multiple family· residences and be allowed in C-2 Commercial zones with the
sti pul ation that th e re be a six inch sewer l i ne to the pr <;>p erty. It 1v-as the
de sire of the pet itioners, E. G. Middleton a nd Bill Ca rpenter, to pla e such--x
a comp lex on th e t riangular site betw·een Hi ghway 161 a nd Ea st Center and Short
Stree ts. All vote d in the affirma tive .
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to advertise for bids to be
opened on April 2, 1970 at 10:00 with the stipulation that .if every: one that .
wants to make a bid cannot get their bid in by that time due to present labor
problems, the opening date for the bids will be moved to April 9, 1970. :tt
was pointed out that bids can be taken, but can not 'be awarded until the plans
are approved by the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation. All voted in the affirmati~e.
Next Tommy Bond presented plans on the parking lots at the new center. He
explained t here would be room for 50 cars in the main parking lot and a smaller
lot will be provided for staff parking. He also explained the lighting needs
at which time the Mayor urged that they exercise caution concerning underground
lighting as it is so very expensive. Mr. Bond stated that he relt ~ure the parking
lots would be ready by the time the swimming pool is finished. Mayor Harden
commended Mr. Huck on the success o.f the activities at the new center_. ( .
Dick Huck stated that Conrade Electric was awarded the bid for the lighting of
the b.all park at Dupree Park in 'the amount of $4,8oo.oo.
There being no further
at 8:50P.M.
to adjourn
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COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 2, 1970
The City Council of the City or Jacksonville met Thur•day, April 2, 1970, at 7:30 p.m.
at Municipal Building for the regular meeting. Meeting was called to order by
~or Harden, pre•iding officer, aud Prayer by Aldermam Sorrella.
an· Roll Call the followiag member• were present as their aames were called: Aldermen:
Alberson, Hill, Sorrells, Lehmaa, Smith and Hoaeycutt. Also present were : Mayor HardeR
City Attorney Rice, Tommy Bond, Engineer, Elmer Hines, Water Supervisor, and
Dick Huck, Parks and Recreation Director. Pearl Roberts recorded the Minutes im the
absence of Cl~rk Avants.
Minutes of Regular Meeting of March-19, 1970 were presented for study and later
~pproval.
Corrections or additioas to Minutes for Regular Meeting or March S, 1970 were the
next order ef busiaeas; after no correcti••s or additions were presented, Mayor
Harden declared the Minutes approved as written and presented •
.
A summary of the 1969 audit of Jacksonville Water and Sewer Dep~tment operationa
was presented for stuQy by R. M. Brown and Frazier Rogers of Brown & Rogers Certi-
ried .Public Accountants.
Mayor Harden asked t~1 deviate from the order of the agenda in 0l'der that several
citizens present coumpresent their requests to the Council.
First, Mr1. Betty Persena, -representing Northside Junior High School, stated they
had been looking for a building to use as a band room. They had asked fer the
Old Youth Center building, but were too late with their request as it had already
· b~en given to the United Community Christnlas Organization.!{: This grou,p was to
have moved the building by April 1, 1970. Mrs. Persons would now like the building
to be given to NSJH for their band room as· it is April 2 and the Old Youth Center
b~ilding has not been moved from We1t Main Street. After discussion, Alderman
Alberson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that if the United Conmunity Christmas
Orgatuzation has not moved the building by midnight April 13, 1970, the building
will be given to Northside Junior High School. All voted in the affirmative.
Next Mrs. Clyde Hooper of Carver -Lane stated she has 2 lots that are all set up
for use by mobil homes, but Carver Lane is not zoned for trailers. She stated
that since all the new base personnel have come in there are no trailer spaces
~vailable in town; therefore, she asked if the Council would waiver Ordinance 213
to allow these two lots to be occupied. After discussionAlderman Hill moved
seconded by Alderman Alberson to waiver Ordinance 213 to allow two mobil homes to
move into these lots provided the Planning Commission agrees, and that the neighbors
sign a petition stating they would not object. All voted aye.
The Mayor presented a petition from the residents around the house of 220 East
Hickory that has recently been rented by the Economic Opportunity Agency
protesting the use of this house as some thing other than a residence. After
discussion, Mr. Rice stated that the EOA is not in violation with the ~oning
Ordinance #21,3 and that if the house passes the fire inspection and the Pulaski
County Health Department inspection, the city has no alternative but to issue
the certificate of Occupancy requested by the EOA. It would then be left to the
residents of the area to enforce their bill of assurance. ·
Alderman Sehtflls moved, seconded by Alderman Hill and all members voting in the
affirmative,Tthe bank balances and current accounts payable in the sum of
$4,40S.24 be accepted and approved for payment for Jacksonville Water & Sewer
Department.
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Next Tonuny Bond presented the compieted plans and specifications for the
s~n itary sewer and water systems which were drawn up to be considered one
pbrjeet. He estimated that the additions requested at the last Council
M~eting would amount to abQut $15 1 000. He stat~d that the pipeth~t wou+d
extend our water line to the connection point of the Dick Jeter Water Users
A~sociationwould be included in the bid .to obtain a good price on the pipe.
After discussion Alderman Sorrells moved, seconded by AlQ.erman Lehman tofor $250 advertise for bids to be opened on April 22, 1970 and to send a check/to ~ne
State Health Department to review the plans. The bid is to consist of
~wo schedules one for the water system and one for the sanitary sewer systems.
All voted in the affirmative.
The Police Chief's for ':.the month of March 1970 was presented reflecting
332 cases brought oefore the Municipal Court with total cash from fines,
forfeitures and payments on previous fines as $11,494.90. In addition a
the Police Chief's quarterly report and the Investigation Department's
_ quarterly report .. were presented. Alderman Sorrells moved, seconded by
Alderman Honeycutt to accept:·and file the reports, all vote in the affirmative~
In Police Department discussion it was stated that during the past two weeks the
police have had to send some prisoners to the Faulkner County Jail as the Pulaski
County Jail was completely full and Jacksonville does not have adequate facilities
to accommodate a number of prisoner for lengthy terms. After further .discussion
Alderman Hill moved, secon4ed by Alderman Smith to convert the carport behind
the Police Department into additional jail cells. All voted aye.
Alderman Alberson moved seconded ~Y Alderman Lehman to reappoint Bill Brown
and to appoint Don Harrison to the Civil Service Commission for a period of
six years to expire the first ~onday in April of 1976. Don Harrison is to
take the position vacated this year by Jack Ott. All vote aye.
It was stated that since the 2 new police cars have come in an auction will be
held to sell the used cars and to sell the bicycles, hub caps and other articles
that have accumulated around the Police station.
On April 6, 1970 the Civil Service test for policemen and firemen will be given
at ihe Police station.
On Motion of Alderman Hill, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt, the Fire Chief's
report for March 1970, reflecting response to 6 general alarms and 17 still alarms
with estimated fir~ loss as nothing was accepted and filed.
Alderman Sorrells moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to accept the resignation of
Tommy Cross from the Volunteer Fire Department, all voted in the affirmative.
. ' In Street Department discussion, Alderman Honeycutt moved seconded by Alderntan Smith
to advertise for bids for a 1970 flat bed dump truck and after purcha~e of it to
sell the old 1964 dump truck at public auction. All voted aye.
Installation of the new .traffio signal light for Main and Bailey Streets will
begin Saturday, April 11. The annual Clean-up, Paint-up~ Fix-Up week will be
held between April 20 to ~ril 25, 1970. There will be a Street Department
meeting on Thursday, April 91 1970.
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Alderman Alberson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to accept the Planning
Commission's recommendation to accept the tinal plat of Pickard's Sub-Division,
&'11 necessary revisions having been made. All voted aye.
Alderman Sorrells moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to accept and file the
ambulance report for March 1970 which reflects collections and bank balances as
$1,196.09 and disbursements as $861.81 with a balance on hand of $334.28. All
voted in the affirmative.
Mayor Harden discussed the possibility of getting a low cost housing project inte
Jacksonville. Before he investigated into this possibility, however, he wanted
to make sure the Aldermen were in 100 percent agreement w1 th · .. ·the city governing
the project in order to see that it is maintained in a proper manner. The
concensus of the council was the investigation could be made into getting a low
cost hoUsing project in JAcksonville.
There being no further business to transact, it was moved and appreved to
adjourn at 10:00 p.m.
APPROVEDt
ATTEST:
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COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 16, 1970
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, April 16, 1970,
at 7:30p.m., at Municipal Building for the regular meeting. Meeting was
called to order by Mayor Harden, presiding officer, and Prayer was led by
Alderman Sorrells,
On Roll Call the following members were present as their names were called:
Aldermen: Alberson, Hill, Lehman, Smith, Sorrells, and Honeycutt, Present .6,
absent none, a quorum was declared, Also present were: Mayor Harden; City
Attorney, Ben Rice; Parks and Recreation Director, Dick Huck; and Tommy Bond,
Engineer. In the absence of Clerk Av~ts, Mrs. Pearl Roberts recorded the
Minutes. At this time it was decided to deviate from the order of the agenda.
Next Dick Huck gave a report of the bids on the swimming pool construction, Three
bids were received as follows:
Crown Construction $ 118,300
Henry •Holland 99,875
Lovell Construction 104,300
All Bids were higher than expected. The Council asked that the Architect and
Dick Huck meet with the Health .Department to alter the plans then to meet with
the low bidder to alter his bid in accordance with any revisions in the plans,
It was the consensus of the council that if the alterations would lower the bid
to $80,000 to $85 1 000 that they would accept that amount. Tommy Bond then brought
the Council up to date on the plans for the rest of Pleasure Park,
"AN ORDINANCE PROCLAIMING JUNE 13-f9 1 1970 AS 'CENTENNIAL WEEK' IN JACKSONVILLE,
ARKANSAS, TO COMMEMORATE THE lOOth ANNIVERSARY OF THE NAMING OF JACKSONVILLE;
PRESCRIBING CERTAIN RULES TO BE OBSERVED IN CONNECTION WITH SAID CELEBRATION;
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY 'l'O EXIST AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.", was introduced.
Alderman Sorrells moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the Ordianance be placed
on FIRST READING, ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Smith,
Lehman, Alberson, Sorrells, and Honeycutt. MOTION APPROVED, ORDINANCE READ FOR
FIRST TIME BY MAYOR HARDEN, Alderman Sorrells moved, seconded by Aldermen
Alberson that the Ordinance be accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL AND the
following voteJaye: Alderman Honeycutt, Sorrells, Alberson, Lehman, Smith and
Hill. ORDINANCE ACCEPtl::D ON FIRST READING.
Alderman Alberson, seconded by Alderman Smith, moved to suspend the rules and
place Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL AND THE FOLLOWING VOTED AYE:
Aldermen Alberson, Sorrells, Honeycutt, Hill, Smith, and Lehman. Motion
received 6 affirmative votes and no negative votes. Whereupon, the Mayor read
tae Ordiance for the SECONb TIME, Alderman ' Hill moved, seconded by Alderman
Sorrells that the Ordiance be accepted on SECOND READING. Roll Call and the
f~wm owing voted aye, Aldermen: Alberson, Hill, Smith, Lehman, Honeycutt, and
Sorrells. 6 ayes no nays.
Alderman Hill, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt moved to further suspend the rules
and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING, ROLL CALL AND the foll~wing
voted aye: Aldermen: Alberson, Sorrells, Honeycutt, Lehman, Hill, and Smith.
Motion received 6 affirmative votes and no negative votes; whereupon the Mayor
read the Ordiance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME, Alderman Hill, seconded by Alderman
Alberson, moved that the Ordiaance be approved and adopted, ROLL CALL and the
following voted aye: Aldermen: Alberson. Hill, Sorrells, Smith, Lehman, and
Honeycutt, 6 ayes no nays,
Alderman Alberson, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt, moved that the emergency clause
be approved and adopted, ROLL CALL and the following voted aye. Alderman Hill,
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and Aldermen Smith, Honeycut, Sorrells, Alberson, and Lehman. 6 ayes, no
nays. ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED
2 2 7 on this day April 16, 1970.
Next Alderman Alberson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to waiver the
Zoning Ordinance #213 to allow a couple to move a mobile home into 126 Galloway
so they will be near to their mother as she is blind and elderly and not able
to take care of herself. All voted aye with the stipulation that the mobil home
is moved as soon as the emergency no longer exist.
Alderman Sorrells moved, seconded by Alde~n Honeycutt to accept the Planning
Commissions recommendation that the Margaret Keaton property described as the
triangular portion of land on the Northwest side of the road leading to the
ball field in Dupree Park be rezoned from R-1 to R-3. All voted in the affirmative.
Alderman Alberson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to accept the Planning
Commissions recommendation that a certain lmt in the Henry Estates, situated
in the Southwest Corner of Lot .l and measuring approximately 75ft by 111.5 ft.
be split into 2 lots measuring 55.8 by 75 ft. All voted in the affirmative.
Next it was decided to investigate further the recommendation of the Planning
Commission that Raymond Cox be allowed to build another unit onhis lot on
Green Acres Road.
Alderman Alberson moved seconded by Alderman Smith to accept the Planning
Commissions recommendation that Bob Hill be allowed to move an old mobile home
and replace it with a newer model mobile home on his lot on Stamps Street.
5 ayes no nays.
Alderman Honeycutt moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to accept the Planning
Commissions recommendation that the the preliminary plat of Eastview Addition,
Phase IV be approvedy All Voted aye.
A public hearing has been set for May 5, 1970 on behalf of the Dupree CompamJ
on rezoning that portion of Metropolitan Commercial Estates that is not presently
zoned to C-4.
It was the general consensus of the Counmil to not accept a street in the
Eastview Addition for city street maintenance untiih the street leading to the
street has been blacktopped.
A public hearing has been set for May 5, 1970 to hear request for rezoning of
Towering Oaks Additon from R-2 to R-fl.
Next the mayor stated that a resolution of esteem and a Certificate of Honor had
been drawn up to present to Jack Ott for faithfully serving 10 years on the
Civil Service Commission.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 2, 1970 were presented for study and
later approval.
Correction of additmons to Minutes for Regular Meeting of March 19, 1970 were the
next order of business; after no corrections or additions were presented, Mayor
Harden declared the Minutes approved as written and presented.
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On Motion of Alderman Alberson, seconded by Alderman Hill and all members
voting in the affirmative, the bank b~lances and current accounts payable in the
sum of $9,757.73 was accepted and approved for payment for Jacksonville Water &
Sewer Department.
Alderman Lehman moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to allow the water company
to install a 2 inch water line down Graham Road from Southeastern to that
property owned by w. C. Rogers. Residents of the area offered to pay for the
pipe. The motion was made with the stipulation that the money amounting to
approximately 51¢ per foot of pip and all necessary easements must be brought
in before work is started and in addition the residents must agree to take the
water pressure as it is. All voted in the affirmative.
The bids for the sanitary sewer and water systems are to be opened A~ril 22 1 1970 1
at 2:00 in the afternoon, in the Mayor's office of Municipal Building.
In Police Department discussion, it was stated that work is going along fine on
the new jail cells but the expense may be higher than expected due inpart to
;lumbing fixtures being so expens,~e. With the storage place being made into
new jail cells the Police Department now needs someplace to store things.
April 25 1 1970 at l9:00 =at the Police and Courts building is the date set for
the auction of the miscellaneous articles that the Police Department and other
departments have to auction. Two new policemen have been added to the force
effective April 10 1 1970.
The fire station is to be cleaned and painted during the clean-up, fix-up,
paint-up week.
The street light at the corner of Main & Bailey should be installed by the
next council meeting, A Street Department meeting was held April 9 1 1970,
to discuss improvements and repairs to be made to the city street.
In Sanitation Department discussion it was stated the dump wmil be opened onthe
Sundays before and after the clean-up campaign April 19, 1970 and April 26, 1970.
The Mayor stated that Clyde Smithwick reported there will henan open house
Sunday April 19, 1970 to look over and inspect the house on Georgeann Drive
which was opposed by the surrounding residents.
Alderman Hill Moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to re-appoint Venita Eve to
a 5 year term on the Parks & Recreation Commission. All voted.aye,
It was reported there is a vacancy on the hospital commission.
It was the general consenus of the Council to not sell pu~pwood off the field
north of the sewer ponds as had been requested.
There being no further business to transact, it was moved and approved to
adjourn at 9.25 p.m.
APPROVED:
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
~JESDAY, April 28, 1970
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Tuesday, April 28, 1970,
at liheO P. M., at Municipal Building for a Special Meeting called by
Mayor Harden. Meeting was called to order by Mayor Harden, presiding
officer, and Prayer by Alderman Sorrells.
On Roll Call the following members were present as their names were called:
Aldermen: Hill, Smith, Lehman, Alberson, Sorrells and Honeycutt. Present:
6, absent 0, a quorum was declared. Also present were: Mayor Harden,
Clerk Avants, Tormny Bond, Engineer, Dick Huck, Director Park & Recreation
Commission, and Coi. Lawrence Goddard, Chairman, Parks & Recreation Commission.
Mayor Harden stated the purpose of the Special Meeting was to consider
reductions in the original base bid for the Municipal Swimming Pool at
1201 Martin St., and to accept the revised bid; to review the bids for the
'We:ter & Sewer Improvements in Southeast Jacksonville, and to make various
changes in the specifications before accepting the bid.
Mayor Harden discussed the following reductions in the original base bid
of $99,875.00 for the Municipal Swimming Pool and submitted a list of
reductions as follows: (1) Reducing ~ok area on West side, deduct $732.80,
(2) Omitting steps on large (rectangular) pool, deduct $710.00, (3)
Changing wood species for roof framing over bath house, deduct $945.00,
(4) Omit wading pool and adjacent deck area, deduct $1,737.00, (5)
Changes in Swimming Pool Equipment, deduct $1,125.95, (6) Omit stone
along bank of pool on East and South sides, deduct $975.00, (7) Omit
temporary fence enclosure, deduct 31,500.00 (B) Electrical alterations,
deduct $413.16, (9) Mechanical alterations, deduct $877.00, (10) Changes
in masonry and concrete, deduct $2,745.00 (11) Reducing Main Pool to
35 ft. width and using skimmer system in place of,gutter system.
It was pointed out that after the reductions are deducted the revised bid
is $82,022.09, and after discussion, it was the general consensus that the
wading pool sho~ld be retained and included in the plaasfDarcoonstruction.
A representative from Farrel-Wimberly, Architects, said the wading pool
would cost $1,737.00, plus $75.00 to $100.00 for plumbing costa; making
the approximate cost of the pool and wading pool as $83,822.09.
Henry Holland Construction Co. of Little Rock had earlier submitted the
low bid for the poGl's construction, but it was much higher than the
cost planned for the pool, thus negotiations were made with the Company
for modifications in the specifications to lower the cost of the pool.
The pool will be 82 ft. in length and .35 feet in wi~th. Original plans
were for it to be 42 ft. wide, but it was made narrower to reduce the cos,.
Dtck Huck, Park & Rec. Director, said that after reduction in size of
the pool it will leave it with five lanes rather than six but added that
standard competition type pools usually have five lanes. It was estimated
the project will be completed in 120 working days or ,,ooner.
Mayor Harden said that $5,000 to be paid from General Fund, had previously
been authorized to be placed in the Swimming Pool Construction Fund, b~t
that he had learned the Youth Center Constr. and Swimming Pool Fund had
not reimbursed General Fund in the sum of $12,701.76 owed on the purchase
of land for the site of the Youth Center and Swimming Pooih, and that he
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recommended leaving the $12,701.76 in the Youth Center and Swimming Pool
Construction Fund for use of construction of the swimming pool. He added the
$5,000 previously authorized, would be a part of the $12,701.76. ·After
diaoussion, Alderman Alberson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that $12,701.76
not be reimbursed to General Fund by the Youth Center and Swimming Pool
Constr. account and that it be left in their account for construction
of the swimming pool. Motion approved by voice vote.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderan Lehman that the Mayor be authorized
to enter into a contract with Henry Holland Construction Co. for the
construction of a swimming pool at 1201 Martin Street, dovering all
modifications, for $82,022.09, plus item #4 (addition of a wading pool
at an approximate coat of $1,800.00) for a total of $83,822.09.
Motion approved by Voice Vote.
Mr. Huck invited the Mayor and Council to attend the ground breaking ceremonies
at the site of the swimming pool, Wednesday, April 29, at 10:00 A. M.
The following bids, which were opened April 22, 1970, at 2:00 P. M., were
submitted for the proposed water and sewer improvements in Southeastern
Jacksonville:
S. & S. CONSTRUCTION CO.
SWICEGOOD CONSTR. CO.
WORTH JAMES CONSTR. CO.
HOWARD JONES CONTRACTOR
SCHEDULE I
Water System
$47,742.04
SCHEDULE II
Sanitary Sewer
$56,782.72
Total $104,524.76
$44,862~60
$50,959.39
$51,469.45
$66,962.30
Total $111,824.90
$69,364.56
Mayor Harden said the original plans were for the sewer extension to run
from Johnson Park to Military Road, but when it was ascertained that
the cost would amount to approximately $11,000, and would service only
two rentals, with approximately 100 to 200 acres of undeveloped land in
the area, he felt it wauld be feasible to terminate the line at Johnson
Park and remove $11,000 from the bid. Aldernmn Lehman said he £e1t the
force main line should be large enough to accamodate future developments
and suggested that the specifications be changed from a 4 inch to 6 inch
f0rce main. Mayor Harden said if the 311,000 was -deducted from the bid
price, it would reduce it to approximately $93,524.76. He memtioned the
bid was based on AC pipe, but he would not mind using cast iron pipe for
12 inch main as it would be better in rocky terrain and recommended that
12 inch cast iron pipe be used all the way through town, and that same
6 inch pipe be casdtiron when in rocky terrain.
After discussion, Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith, that
the bid of S. & s. Construction Co. be accepted for Schedule I (Water System)
$47,742.04, and Schedule II (Sanitary Sewer) $.56,782.72 or a total of
$104,524.76, with the following exceptienst that the sewer extension be
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terminated at Johnson Park, reducing the bid $11,000; that cast iron be
used on the 12 inch andsome of the 6 inch line, and to use 6 inch force
main instead of the 4 inch. Motion approved by voice vote.
Mayor Harden stated that Dub Colvert of Civil Defense Auxilliary Police
had requested the wrecked police car for his unit, proposing to do all
repairs on the vehicle out of their funds, and will return the car they
are now using to the city to be sold at auction. Mayor Harden said that
Poiice Chief Traylor had asked that when the wrecked car was sold, that
a copy machine be purchased for the Police Dept. It was stated a copy
machine has been included in the equipment to obtain matching funds
frem the Crime Commission, and if the Crime Commission does not participate,
then it will be needed to purchase a copy machine for the Police Department.
After discussion, it was generally decided that Mr. Colvert receive the
wrecked police car for use of the Civil ~fense (Auxilliary Police) and
that it will be reaired by them at their _expense, and that their present
automobile be J'ltVned and parked at the Police and Court Building for
future disposal at auction. Mr. Colvert was given permission to remove
anything needed from the old vehicle.
Mayor Harden said the Fire Department had invited the Council members to
their annual fish fry, Tuesday, MayS, at 7:00 P. M.
Col. Lawrence Goddard, Chairman, Parks & Recreation Commission thanked the
Mayor and Council for their action and cooperation on finalizing the
plans for the swimming pool and the council members reciprocated by
praising the Park & Recreation Commission for their efforts and for
a job well done.
There being no further business to transact, it was moved and approved
to adjourn.
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COUNCIL MEETING
May 1, 1970
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, May 7, 1970, at
7:30P.M., at Municipal Building for the -regular meeting. Meeting was
called to order byMayor Hlfftib, presiding officer, and Prayer by
Alderman Sorrells.
On Roll Call the following members were present as their names were called:
Aldermen: Alberson, Smith, Hi l l, Sorrells, and Honeycutt; the following were
absent: Alderman Lehman. 5 present, 1 absent, a quorum was declared.
Also present were: Mayer Harden, Clerk Avants, City Attorney Rice, Consulting
Engineer, Tommy Bond, Parks & Recreation Director, Dick Huck, and Water
Supervismr, Elmer Hines.
Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 16, 1970, and Special Meeting of April 28,
were presented for study and later approval.
Corrections or additions to Minutes for Regular Meeting of April 2, 1970,
were the next order of business, and after no corrections or additions ~ere
presented, Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Alberson to accept the
Minutes ae written and presented. Motion approved by voice vote.
On Motion of Alderman Sorrells, seconded by Alderman Alberson and all members
voting in the affirmative, thebank balances and current accounts payable in the
sum of $l!,329.77 was accepted and approved for payment for Jacksonville Water &
Sewer Department.
Ben Rice, City Attorney , asked authority to file a civil suit on behalf of the
city against ~orris Little, former bookkeeper for Water Department, to try
to recover funds she allegedly misappropriated to her own use. He said the
matter had been turned over to the Prosecuting Attorney and the Grand Jury
returned indictments against her, that the city now holds a mortgage and
note executed by !Might and Dorris Little in the sum of $6,500 which is in
default as of April 24. After discussion, it was the consensus to withhold
filing the civil suit against Mrs. Little until the city attorney can check
into the matter more fully with the Bonding Company, and report at next
Council meeting.
Alderman Sorrells moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to authorize the Mayor
to take bids and purchase an eight foot chain link fence to enclose the
sewer digester system at the East sewer plant. All voted aye. Mayor Harden
said this action is necessary due to vandals throwing articles into the
digeste~ system which takes several hundred dollars to clean out.
Mayor Harden said the East sewer plant is now under suvveillanee and any
unauthorized person caught in the area will be prosecuted to the full extent of
the law, as "No Trespassing" eigns are fully visible.
On Motion of Alderman Hill, seconded by Alderman Alberson, that the April
Police Department report, reflecting 396 cases brought before the Municipal
Court1 and total cash from fines, forfeitures and payments on previous fines
a s $14,018.55 be accepted and filed. Motion approved by voice vote.
Mayor Harden announced the auction that was to be held on April 25, 1970
was postponed due to rain, and it will be held Saturday, May 9, 1970, at 10:00
A.M., at the Police and Court Building.
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May 7, 1970
Council Meeting
On Motion of Alderman Alberson, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt, and all
members voting in the affirmative, the Fire Department report for April, 1970,
reflecting response to 5 general alarms and 24 still alarms with estimated
fire loss as ·~,000 was accepted and filed. Mayor Harden reported the
Fire Department had painted the Number 1 station on the interior and exterior,
and that they plan to paint fire hydrants this summer.
In Street Department discussion, Mayor Harden presented a report on the
Street program for 1970, ·which reflects streets to receive asphalt and seal·
and other repairs to be made. He said bids for blacktopping and curb and gutter
work to be done this summer will probably be taken within the next week to
10 days. He said the Street Department is trying to get holes in the streets
patched for capping. Mayer Harden stated it is hoped to have the traffic light
at Main and Bailey Street installed by next week end.
Lt. Col. Barger (Ret.) as spokesman for a delegation of residents in the
North Jacksonville area stated they have a serious sanitary problem and need to
be on the sewer system badly as their septic tanks don't function correctly in
the low area. After discussion, in which it was stated that sewer was not
available at the time of construction of the houses in question, but now that
it is available, no future building permits will be issued unless the houses
are sewer connected, Alderman Alberson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to authorize
Tommy Bond, Consulting Engineer, to make a preliminary survey and cost estimate
for the existing houses only. Motion approved by voice vote. Mayor Harden
commented that when this report is rea~ he will contact Mr. Gray and tr,y
to obtain his commitment.
Lonnie Cater, as spokesman for a delegation of residents from Central
Street, presented a petition with 41 signatures of residents of Central Street
protesting the drainage s i tuation in that area. In the discussion that
followed Mayor Harden reported that an attemptwas made last summer to alleviate
the drainage problem in this area, but due to inability to procure easements
from property owners, the project had to be dropped, but that it is em the
list of projects to be done this summer.
Upon recommendation of the Planning Commission, Alderman Alberson moved,
seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to rezone the Metropolitan Commercial Estates
Sub Division from R-3 to C-4, deleting Tract A from the area described on
the plat. Motion approved by voice vote.
Alderman Honeycutt moved, seconded by Alderman Alberson, to accept the
recommendation of the Planning Commission to rezone from R-2 to R-4, the
20 acres known as 'l'owering Oaks Sub-diVision. Motion approved by voice vote.
(This property is East of Jane Street , and fronts on Ray Road, and will
provide 130 trailer spaces.)
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to accept the Planning
Commission's reconunendation to accept the final plat and Bill of Assurance
on Northgate Commercial Sub-Division, provided that a correction be made
in the set-back requirments to show 50 ft. on all lots. Motion approved by voice
vote.
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May 1, 1970
A Public Hearing has been set for 7:30 P. M., June 2, }9$0, at Municipal
Building on the rezoning of an area at South Road and Pine Street from
R-1 to R-3.
A Public Hearing has been set for 8:00 P. M., June 2, 1970 at Municipal
Building on the rezoning of 23 acres located north of Military Road and
West of South Road from R•l to R-4 for a mobile home park.
In Parks & Recreation discussion, Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Aldermam
Smith to accept the plans and specifications for the underground Wi git».g ug
of recreation center and parking areas and tennis courts as submitted by
Tommy Bond, Consulting Engineer, eo that the plans can be submitted to BOR
for their authorization. Motion approved by voice vote.
Alderman Sorrells moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to accept and
file the ambulance report for April, 1970, which reflects collections
and bank balances as $1,306.78 and disbursements as $1,219.40 with a
balance on hand of $81.J8. Motion approved by voice . vote.
Mayor Harden reported on his findings concerning low cost housing in the
city, and stated he attended a seminar pertaining to the subject and plans
to go to Osceola, Arkansas, Tuesday, May 12, 1970 to study th.tr low cost
housing plan. He stated that before doing anything more, he fe~t there needs
to be a feasibility study made in Jacksonville to determine if low cost
housing is really needed.
Tommy Bond presented the change order on the construction of the sanitary
sewa ge for Southeastern Jacksonville and stated the revised total is $98,229.25.
He menti oned the 6 inch f orce main at Stanphill did not have sufficient velocity
and recommended that it be made 4 inch.
There being no further business to transact, it was moved and approved to
adjourn at 9:30 P. M.
APPROVED:
COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 21, 1970
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, May 21, 1970,
at 7:30 P. M., at Municipal Building for the regular meeting. Meeting was
called to order by Mayor Harden, presiding officer, and Prayer by
Alderman Sorrells.
On Roll Call the following members were present as their names were called:
Aldermen: Alberson, Lehman, Smith, Honeycutt, Sorrells, and Hill. Present: 6,
absent: None, a quorum was declared. Also present were: Mayor Harden,
City Attorney, Ben Rice, City Clerk, Floy Avants, Tommy Bond, Consulting
Engineer and Myron Traylor, Folice Chief.
Minutes of Regular Meeting of May 7, 1970 were presented for study and later
approval.
Corrections or additions to Minutes for Regular Meeting of April 16, 1970,
and Special Meeting of April 28, 1970 were the next order of business, after
no corrections or additions were presented, Alderman Hill moved, seconded by
Alderman Sorrells to approve the Minutes as written and presented. All
voted in the affirmative.
In Water Department discussion, Alderman Sorrells moved, seconded by
Alderman Hone ycutt to accept and to approve for payment the bank balances and
current accotmts payable of the Jacksonville Water & Sewer Department in the
amount of S4,554.47. All voted in the affirmative.
In further Water nepartment discussion, Alderman Alberson moved, seconded by
Alderman Smith to authorize the Mayor to have a test well drilled on a site
owned by the City knbml as the "Farmer Property" on Military Road. The
well is to be tied into the 12" line going down Military Road. All voted
in the affirmative. Mayor Harden commented the last we l l drilled at this
site cost $30,000 and that this well will probably cost $20,ood.
Tommy Bond, Consulting Engineer, presented a preliminary survey and cost
estimate for a sewer system for the nine existing houses in North Jacksonville
and said the cost will be approximately $?,ooo. Lt. Col. Barger (USAF Ret.)·
as spokesman for the North Jacksonville residents, stated he would try to
meet with Bart Gray, developer, to find out his intentions f.or that subdivision
to~,fa.l"d development and where he plans to run the sewer line, also, if he
will waive the $100.00 tie on fee, if the sewer line is laid, and will report
his findings at the next ~uncil meeting.
In Police Department discussion, Mayor Harden stated that he hopes to
present a reconilTlendation on the air conditioning f9r the Municipal Court
room soon, as when court is in session and the courtroom crowded, the heat
becomes unbearable.
In Fire Department discussion, a letter was presented stating that John M.
Vanderhoof has been appointed aa temporary Fireman on May 15, for a period
of thir6y days, or until an examination is held by the Conmdssion. Also it
was the consensus ofthe Council to hire another fireman at this time in
addition to John Vanderhoof.
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May 21, 1970
Alderman Alberson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to accept and file a
petition asking that the following described property be vacated and abandoned
as a street:
1tPART OF THE REPLAT OF BLOCK 7, CRESTVIEW ADDITION TO THE CITY OF JACKSONVIIJ~E,
ARKANSAS, AS SHOWN IN PLAT BOOK NO. 14, PAGE 43, OF THE RECO~ OF THE CIRCUIT
CLERK OF PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
"BEGINNING AT 'ffiE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 1, BLOCK 7, CRESTVIEW ADDITION;
THENCE SOUTH . 87 DEGREE'S, 47 FEET EAST, 396.85 FEET TO THE WEST RIGHT-OF-
WAY OF SOUTH JAMES STREET; THENCE SOUTH 2 DEGREES 11 FEET WEST, 50 FEET
TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 8; THENCE NORTH 87 DEGREES, 47 . FEET WEST,
396~2 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF LOTS 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 TO THE .
EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY OF JEFF DAVIS AVENUE '; THENCE NORTH 1 DEGREE 32 FEET
EAST 50 FEET ALONG SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
THIS BEING ALL THE RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATED ON THE REPLAT OF BLOCK 7,
CRESTVIEW ADDITION FOR WEST MUI~BERRY STREET. 11 All voted in the affirmative.
Alderman Sorrells moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to read a RESOLUTION
setting the date for the hear-Jbng of the above petition as June 4, 1970 at
7:00 P. M., and stating that such notice of date shall be published in
some newspaper once a week for two consecutive weeks. ROLL CALL and the
following voted aye: Aldermen: Alberson, Hill, Honeycutt, Sorrells,
Smith and Lehman. 6 ayes, no.nays. RESOLUTION read in its entiretj' by
Mayor Harden. Alderman Sorrells, moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt
thAt the RESOLUTION be approved and adopted this 21st day of. May, 1970.
ROLL CALL and the following voted aye: Aldermen: Alberson, Hill, Sorrels,
Smith, Honeycutt and Lehman. RESOLUTION APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED
1 1 2 -7 o.
A delegation of residents from Madden Road stated that since the new High
School has been built, when it rains the water floods down from the school
into their yards bringing with it the red mud that settles int~ their yards.
They wotud like to know if. anything could be done to stop this water from
coming so fast and so high. It was decided that the city would try to help
alleviate this condition by placing curb and gutter and a catch basin on the
North side of Madden Road to see if this will help, also to contact the
property owners on which a drainage ditch has filled up to see if it can be
cleared.
It was stated that bids for blacktop and curb and gutter work will be ta.ken
June 4, 1970, at 10:00 A. M.,
In Planning Conlllli5sion dlscus~:>lon, it was ~:~tated that Charlie Dednam owns
some lots near South Road but these lots do not have a street for ingress or
egress. There is to be a small street built by a contractor who owns the
adjacent property. Mr. Dednam's daughter would like to build a home on one
of his lots but before the loan company will accept their plans, they haYe
to have assurance that the city will allow this 40 ft. road to be built. It
was the consensus of the Council that the 40 ft. road would be accepted as
it would not be a thorough street but just for use of the residents of those
lots. Tommy Bond, Consulting Engineer, stated he would prepare the right-of-
way form and file it.
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May 21, 1970
r--The legal description of the street right-of-way is as follOWS!
"A tract of land 20.0 feet either side of a center line·
located in the SEt of the NEt of Section 30, Township 3 North,
Range 10 West, in the City of Jacksonville, Pulaski County,
Arkansas, being more particularly described as follows:
11 Beg~nnin g at a point that is N 0° 43' E, 6$1.6 feet and
S 89 14 1 w., 28.8 fe et from the southeast corner of the
northeast quarter (NE~) of sai d Section 30, T-3-N, R-lOW;
thenc e N 89° 14' W 116.1 feet to the center of a 40.0 foot
radius Cul-de-Sac; containing 0.15 acres, more or less."
In Sanitation Department discussion Mayor Harden said the City of Little
~ock had been conducting a survey on the use of plastic bags for the
Sanitation Department and also offering a $100.00 bonus to the best performing
sanitation crew per month and said that he would like to conduct a similar
survey by setting out a certain area and trying out the use of plastic
bags. He said the plastic bags will cost the city 4¢ each.
Alderman Alberson moved, seconded by Alderman Sorrell s to increase from
$3.00 to $$.00 t he amount that the city pays on the group insurance plan
with Arkansas Municipal League for each employee to enable the employees
to have the major medical plan of insurance rather than the type presently
used. All voted in the affirmative. This plan will go into effect
June 1, 1970.
11 AN ORDINANCE PROCLADHNG MONDAY, JUNE 1$, 1970, as 1 LADIES DAY' DURING
THE JACKSONVILT...E CENTENNIAL OBERSVANCE; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY TO EXIST
AND FOR OTIIER PURPOSES" was introduced. Alderman Hill moved, s econded
by A~derm~n Alberson toat the Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING.
RO LL CALL: and the following voted aye: Aldermen: Alberson, Smith, Hill,
Lehman, Sorrells and Honeycutt. 6 ayes and no nays. !-lOTION APPROVED
AND ORDINANCE READ FOR FIRST TIME BY MAYOR HARDEN •.
Alderman Sorrells moved, seconded by Alderman Alber s on that Ordinance be
accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: and the following voted aye: Aldermen:
Albers on , Hill, Smith, Lehman, Sorrells and Honeycutt. 6 ayes, no nays.
ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to suspend the rules
and place Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: and the following
voted aye: Aldermen: Alberson, Hill, Smith, Lehman, Honeycutt and
Sorre1ls. Motion received 6 affirmative votes _and no neg a tive votes,
whereupon the Mayor read the Ordinance for SECOND TIM E.
Alderman Smith, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt moved to further suspend the
rules and place Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CAJ. .. 1: and the
following -voted aye: Aldermen: Lehman i Sorrells, Hill, Honeycutt, Alberson
and Smith. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and no negative votes; whereupon
the Mayor read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME. Alderman Hill,
seconded by Alderman Alberson moved .that the Ordinance be approved and
adopted. ROLL CALL: and the following voted ayes
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May 21, 1970
Aldermen: Alberson, Hill, Sorrells, Honeycutt, Lehman and Smith.
Alderman Alberson, seconded by Alderman Smith that the emergency clause
be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL: and the following voted aye:
Aldermen: Alberson, Smith, Lehman, Honeycutt, Hill and Sorrells.
ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NmffiERED 2 2 8
and dated May 21, 1970.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to waive the fee for
a building permit to allow a second city jail to be built as a temporary
structure for use during the Centennial and torn down after ~t is over.
All voted aye.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to waive the provisions
of the Ordinance prohibiting the firing of firearms to allow a group to
act out the Battle of Reese Bridge for the Centennial. All voted aye.
Alderman Sorrells moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to appoint Alderman
Bob Hill as acting sheriff, to select his deputies for the Centennial
purposes only for the week of June 13 to June 19, 1970. All voted in the
affirmative.
The Jaycees are to place a historical marker at the Bayou Meto Bridge on
South 161 to commemerate the battle of Reese Bridge fought during the
Civil War, at 1:30 P. M., Friday, May 22, 1970.
City Attorney Rice stated that the Bonding Company for Jacksonville
l~ater & Sewer D~partment s ,tated they had received the not -guilty plea
from Mrs. Dorris Little in connection with the allegedly misappropriated
funds of the Water Department. He further stated the Bonding Company
stated it would be alright to file a civil suit to try to recover such
funds, and that he recommended that the city pursue this course of action,
and would like authorization to file this suit. It was decided to take
this matter under advisement.
There being no further business to transact,
to adjourn at 9:55 P. M.
APPROVED:
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PUBLIC HEARING
June 4, 1970
A public hearing met Thursday, June 4, 1970, at 7:00p.m. at Municipal Building.
The following were present: Alderman: Alberson, Sorrells, Honeycutt, Lehman,
Smith and Hill; Reed Williamson, Attorney, Tommy Bond, Mayor Harden, and City
Clerk, Floy Avants.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing by stating its purpose was to hear any
complaints or objections to the closing of Mulberry Street. A petition had been
presented to the Council at a previous Council Meeting, signed by all property
owners involved. The Public Hearing was declared open at 7:00 p.m. and was
kept open for 30 minutes, and upon there being no protests or objections
presented, Mayor Harden declared the Public Hearing closed and stated Ordinance
#229 would be presented at the Council Meeting following.
Reed Williamson, attorney for the property owners, asked that the City Clerk
certify said Ordinance and present same to Recorder of Pulaski County, Arkansas
and that all costs of printing the Ordinance and the Public Hearing will be
borne .. by the property owners.
APPROVED:
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COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 4, 1970
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, June 4, 1970, at 7:30 p.m.
at Municipal Building for the regular meeting. Meeting was called to order by
Mayor Harden, presiding officer, and Prayer by Alderman Sorrells.
On Roll Call the followihg members were present as their names were called: Aldermen
Alberson, Lehman, Smith, Honeycutt, Sorrells, and Hill. Present 6, absent: None,
a quorum was declared. Also present were: Mayor Harden, City Clerk Avants, City
Attorney Ben Rice, Elmer Hines Water Supervisor, Dick Huck, Director Parks &
Recreation, and Tommy Bond, Consulting Engineer ••
Minutes of Regular Meeting of May 21, 1970 were presented for study and later approval.
Corrections or additions to Minutes for Regular Meeting of May 7, 1970 were the next
order of business, after no corrections or additions were presented; Alderman Alberson
moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to approve the Minutes as written and presented. All
voted in the affirmative.
In Water Department discussion, Alderman Sorrells, moved, seconded by Alderman
Honeycutt to accept and to approve for payment the bank balances and curren t accounts
payable of the Jacksonville Water & Sewer Department in the amount of $5,134.33. All
voted in the affirmative.
In further water department discussion Col. Barger USAF Ret. stated that he had
talked with Bart Gray, developer, about the sewere system in North Jacksonville.
Mr. Gray stated that he had no plans to sewer the 9 existing houses and will not
waive the $100.00 tie on fee. He plans to submi t that sub-d iv is ion t o the Planning
Commi ssion for their approval in the near futu re . It was sugg es t ed tha t the
Coun c il defer any action until the plat is pres ented to them f rom the Planning
Commi ssion; but it was the consensus of the bo dy to have To mmy Bond p r epare a
more detailed plan for a sewer system for the existing 9 houses and also a closer
estimate of the cost. Col. Barger in the meantime, is to talk with the owners
of the 9 houses to find out just how much they can contribute.
Alderman Sorrells moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to authorize the Mayor to
advertise and to award bids for a water well to be drilled on the city owned property
known as the "Farmer Property" on Military Road. Motion approved by voice vote.
The Water analysis report on the test well drilled on that site showed the water
to be rather soft and containing very small amounts of iron and manganese; and
the only indicated treatment needed is sterilization and possibly the use of
1 - 2 p.p.m. of sodium hexametaphosphate to prevent corrosion.
Alderman Alberson moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt that the May 1970 Police
Department report, reflecting 345 cases brought before the Municipal Court, and
total cash from fines, forfeitures and payments on previous fines as $10,413.95
be accepted and filed. All voted in the affirmative.
On Motion of Alderman Honeycutt, seconded by Alderman Alberson, and all members
voting in the affirmative, the Fire Department report for May 1970 reflecting
response to 4 general alarms and 4 still alarms with estimated fire loss as
$2,500.00 was accepted and filed.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Alberson to accept the Fire Chief's
recommendation to dismiss John Parks from the Volunteer Fire Department. All
voted in the affirmative.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to accept A P T Construction
Company as the low bidder on asphalting, and Harley Derrick low bidder on concrete;
the bids being as follows:
APT CONSTR. CO.
CONWAY ASPH, CO,
HOT MIX ASP. PER T.
$ 8,32
8,45
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SY SINGLE
$ 0.29
0.29
SY DOUBLE
$ 0.49
0.41
PRIME GAL,
$ 0.17
0.18
PER SF PER LIN FT. M
ROLL TYPE C & G RADIUS C & G VERT. C & G SIDEWALKS 411
HARLEY DERRICK $ 2,25 $ 2.50 $ 2,50 $ o. 7 5
BILL HICKEY ASPH. 2,35 0.80
PULASKI CONSTR. CO. 2,35 0.80
All voted in the affirmative,
In Sanitation Department discussion it was stated that there has been extensive
dozer work done in the past couple of WP.eks on the dump and that it looks pretty
neat at the present time. Mayor Harden said he had had favorable comments in
regard to using Plastic Bags and offering a bonus to the Sanitation crew with the
least complaints and felt that consideration should be given these two suggestions.
'.
Alderman Sorrells moved, seconded by Alderman Smith
recommendation to rezone from Class R-1 to R-3 that
Road and Pine Streets. All voted aye.
to accept the Planning Commissions _
area at the corner of SoUth I 1
Alderman Alberson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to accept the planning
commission's recommendation to rezone from Class R-1 to R-4 ·the 23 acres at the
corener of Military Rda~ and South Road ptovided th~ stib-divider pla~es an 8
foot fence along South Road to contain the trailer park as a separate and distinct
area fro~ the houses in ~ountry Club Addition, that the sub~divid~r dedicates by
deed to the City o:f Jacksonville 30 feet of the presently existing South R·oad for
t ·he full distance of the plat, that the sub-divider at all times maintains fence
and recreation area within the trailer park and that he file for record the proposed
layout of the trailer park. Roll Call and the following voted aye: Alderman
Lehman, Sniith, Hill, Honeycutt and Alberson; and the following voted· nay:
Alderman Sorrells. · 5 ayes 1 nay motion carried,
Alderman Smith moved seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to accept the Planning Commi ssions
recommendation to ·accept the final plat of Tara Mount Sub-Uivis-ion Lots 50 t h r u ugh
58 p·rovided that the sub-divider dedicates by deed five acres for a community park
within the Tara Mount Stitb-Division, that the streets meet with the requirements
under Ordinance No, 154, that the sewer will be provided according to the city
ordinances and that the s~b-divider place in escrow the necessary funds re~uired
for these improvements. All voted aye.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Alber·son to table the final pla.t and
Bill of Assurance on the Doyle Greer Sub""'Division until there is sewer put to
the back 2 lot's and that the Bill of Assurance read that the houses have a
minimum of 900 square feet. All voted aye,
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Aldermen Sorrells moved seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to accept the Planning
Commission's recommendation to waiver the zoning ordinance to allow Mrs. Lonnie
Ellis to move a mobil home onto her property on Trickey Lane. She owns several
lots so there would be no neighbors near. All voted aye.
The Mayor read a letter from Melvin H. Coleman requesting permission to place
a 50 x 12 Mobil Home at the rear of his property at 108 Laurel Street to be
used by his mother-in-law who has no income and is physically unable to work
a full-time job. Mr. & Mrs. Coleman own two lots at this location and also
presented a list of eleven property owners adjoining their property giving
approval for placing the trailer. It was the consensus of the council to table
this request for two weeks and visit the location requested for the trailer,
and give an answer on this request at the next council meeting.
Alderman Alberson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to accept the Parks &
Recreation Commission's recommendation to:
1. Write the necessary documents and draw the plan for Federal Assistance
of 50% matching funds from the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation for projects to
begin in June 1972 with total estimated cost of $40,000.00.
2. Re-submit the Paradise Lake Acquisition project with the various
revisions to the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation with a total of $30,000.00.
All voted in the affirmative.
11 AN ORDINANCE ASKING THE CITY COUNCIL TO VACATE AND ABANDON ALL BF WEST MULBERRY
STREET AS DESIGNNTED ON THE REPLAT OF BLOCK 7, CRESTVIEW ADDTION TO THE CITY OF
JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, AS SHOWN IN PLAT BOOK N0.1 14, PAGE 43 OF THE RECORDS OF
THE CIRCUIT CLERK OF PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS," was introduced.
Alderman Sorrells moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that the Ordinance be piaced
on FIRST READING. Roll Call: and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Alberson,
Hill, Honeycutt, Smith, Sorrells, and Lehman. 6 ayes and no nays. MOTION APPROVED,
ORDINANCE READ FOR FIRST TIME BY CITY CLERK. Alderman Sorrells moved, seconded
by Alderman Alberson that the Ordinance be accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL GALL
and the following voted aye: Aldermen: Alberson, Hill, Smith, Lehman, Honeycutt,
and Sorrells. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING.
Alderman Sorrells, seconded by Alderman Smith, moved to suspend the rules and
place Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye: Alder-
men: Alberson, Smith, Sorrells, Hill, Honeycutt, and Lehman. Motion received 6
affirmative votes and no negative votes. Whereupon, the Mayor read Ordinance
for SECOND TIME. Alderman Alberson moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to
accept the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye:
Aldermen Alberson, Hill, Honeycutt, Smith, Sorrells, and Lehman.
Alderman Hill, seconded by Alderman Smith, moved to further suspend the rules and
place Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING.' ROLL CALL and the following voted
aye. Aldermen: Alberson, Hill, Smith, Sorrells, Honeycutt, and Lehman. Motion
received 6 affirmative votes and no negative votes; whereupon the Mayor read
Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME. Alderman Hill, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt,
moved that Ordinance be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL and the following voted
aye, Aldermen: Alberson, Hill, Honeycutt, Lehman, Sorrells, and Smith.
ORDINANCE APPROVED THIS 4th day of June 1970 and numbered 229.
Council Me,~ting
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June 4, 1970
Alderman Sorrells moved seconded by Alderman Honeycutt ratify the Mayor's
re-appointing of Robert Pace to the Hospital Commission for a 5 year term
beginning June 8, 1970 to June 8, 1975. All voted aye.
Alderman Alberson moved seconded by Alderman Smith to accept and file the
ambulance report for M~y 1970 which reflects collections .and ba~k balances
as $897.38 and disbursements as $478.45 with a balance on hand of $418.92.
Motion approved by voice vote.
Alderman Alberson moved seconded by Alderman Honeycutt that the City Council
goes on record as opposing the closing of the Kindergarten portion of the
E 0 A program. All voted in the. affirmative.
Mayor Harden said the next Council Meeting would convene at 6 :30 to hear
R.M. Brown present the 1969 audit report for the City of Jacksonville .•
,.'There being no further business to transact, it was moved and approved to
adjourn at 9:45p.m.
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COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 18, 1970
On Thursday, June 18, 1970 at 6:30 p.m. Mr. R. M. Brown of Brown & Rogers Certified
Public Accountants presented the audit for the City of Jacksonville General and
Street Funds for 1969.
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, June 18, 1970, at 7:30
p.m. at Municipal Buli:lding for the regular meeting. Meeting was called to order by
Mayor Harden,. presiding officer, and Prayer by Alderman Sorr-ells.
On Roll Call the following members were present as their names were called:
Alderman Alberson, Smith, Honeycutt, Sorrells, and Hill. Alderman Lehman was absent.
Present 5, absent 1, a quorum was declared. Also present were: Mayor Harden, City
Clerk Avants, City Attorney Ben Rice, Parks & Recreation Director Dick Huck, and
Chief Dunn.
Minutes of Regular Meeting of June 4, 1970 were presented for study and later approval.
Correction or additions to Minutes for Regular Meeting of May 21, 1970 were the next
order of business; after nor corrections or 'additions were presented: Alderman Hill moved,
and seconded by Alderman Smith to approve the Minutes as were written and presented.
All voted in the affirmative.
In Water Department disaussioilr~'-Alderman Sorrells moved, seconded by Alderman Alberson
to accept and to approve for payment the bank balances and current accounts payable of the
Jacksonville Water & Sewer Department in the amount of $3,694.61. All voted in the
affirmative.
In further Water Department discussion, it was stated that the bids on the new Water
Well to be drilled on the Ctty owned property known as the "Farmer Property'' on
Military Road will be opened at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, 1970.
In Street Department discussion,~Mayor Harden gave a report on the progress on the
street work and the curb and gutter work that is being done around the city. He stated tha ·
the streetswwould be a mess until completed, but it is hoped to have all the asphalt,·:i:ng
laid by Aug~st while it is still hot. When it is all through everyone will be pleasantly
surprised.
In Sanitation Department discussion Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to
transfer $ 600 from the unappropriated fund to the General Fund to be used to provide a
bonus of $100 each month between July and December to the best Sanitation crew. The
winning crew would be determined each month on a merit•demerit system; a complaint
receives a demerit, a compliment receives a merit. This action to be effective July 1,
1970. All voted in favor of the motion.
It was reported the dump will be open 7 days a week because persons have been dumping
their garbage in nearby Lonoke County when they find the dump closed on Sunday and the
Lonoke County authorit~es have asked for some relief.
Alderman Honeycutt moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to accept the Planning Commission's
recommendation to accept the final plat for the Doyle Greer Sub=Division as they have now
complied with sewering the back two lots and by changing the Bill of Assurance from 800
square feet to 900 square feet minimum living area. All voted in the affirmative.
Mayor Harden reported the preliminary census survey for the City of Jacksonville is
19,296 which is under his estimate by about 2,000 persons, and stated if more persons are
not counted before the census is certified, the City of Jacksonvill needs to consider
having a special census taken as $16 ~is received per capita. He said the special census
would be mo.re than paid for in the first quarter's turnback check if several persons were
counted.
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June 18, 1970
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The residents of Phyllis Circle arid Smithwick Drive presented a petition asking
that the drainage ditch between Phyllis Circle and Smithwick Drive be cleaned out
and tiled, that the city put "Children Playing" signs and speed limit signs on both
streets, and a "Dead End" sign up on Smithwick Drive and also street lights. It
was stated that the funds are not available to put tile in the ditch, but it wou,ld
be cleaned out and maintained. 11 Childreri Playing 11 signs and 20 m.p •. p. speed limit
signs would be put up and the other request would be taken care of in due course.
Alderman Smith Moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to authorize the Mayor to
advertise for bids ·to be taken at 3:00 p.m. on July 2, 1970 for the underground
lighting at Pleasure Park. All voted aye.
There being no further business to transact, it was moved and approved to adjourn
at 8:10 p.m.
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COUNCIL MEETING
July 2, 1970
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thurs<)ay, July _2, 1970, at 7:30 p.m.
at Mtmicipal Buildtng for the , regular meeting. Meeting wa& called to ord~r by
Mayor Harden, presiding officer, and Prayer by Alderman Sorre,lls •.
On Roll Call the following members were present a& their names were called: Aldermen:
Alberson, Smith, Sorrells, Hill, and Lehman., Alderman Honeycutt was absent. Present 5;
absent 1, a q~orum was declared. Also .present were Mayor Harden, City Cler~ Avants,
City Attorney Ben Rice, Parks & Recreation Director Dick Huck, and Tommy Bond,
Consulting Engineer.
Minutes of Regular Meeting of June 18, 1970 ~ere presented .fo~ st~dy and later approval.
Cqrrections or additions to Minutes for Regular Meeting of Ju~e 4, 1970 were the next
order of business, after no corrections or additions were presented, Alderman Hill
moved, seconded,·' by Alderman Smith to approve the Minutes as written arid presented.
All voted in the affirmative.
In Water Department discussion, Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Sorrells to
accept the bank balances and to approve for payment the current accounts payable of
the Jacksonville Water & Sewer Department in the amount of $13,593.05. All voted aye.
Only onebid was received on drilling the new Water Well on Military Road; it was
submitted by Singer-Layne, Arkansas Division, Stuttgart, Arkansas in the amount of
$11,327.00. The other company that was expected to make a bid, 'did not. Alderman
Alberson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to award and to sign a water well contract
with the Singer-Layne, Arkansas Division in the amount of $11,327.00. All voted in
the affirmative.
Mayor Harden reported that work on the city water project is almost completed. He
said that all that now has to be done is ·cutting Main .~t;reet_i~ .two places and
replacing a 4 inch pipe with a 6 inch pipe on 161, and work on the pumps at .the
pumping station. Upon completion of the construction the Fire Rating Bureau will
be asked to check the improvements to see if the city can qualify for a fifth class
fire rating and obtain a lower fire insurance rate. It >was reported that work will
begin soon on the East side sewer project, that easements are being obtained in the
area, and it was stressed by Alderman Lehman that the Consulting Engineer obtain
all easements before the work is begun. Mayor Harden mentioned that ··he would ask
that purchase of a street sweeper be incl.ti;de9 in next year's budget.
The Police Chief's report for the month of June 1970 was presented reflecting 281
cases brought before the Municipal Court with total cash from fines, forfeitures
and payments on previous fines as $7,713.20. In addition the Police Chief's
quarterly report and the Investigation Department's quarterly report were presented.
Alderman Alberson moved, seconded by Alderman Sorrells to accept and to file the
reports as presented; all voted in the affirmative.
In further Police Department discussion, it was reported that Chief Traylor is going
to start a "refresher" course at the Police Academy and will try to send two
policemen at a time to the academy until the full force has had the course.
On Motion of Alderman Hill, seconded by Alderman Alberson, and all members voting
in the affirmative, the Fire Department report for June 1970 reflecting response
to 5 general alarms and 11 still alarms with estimated fire loss as $2,350.00 was
accepted and filed.
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July 2, 1970
In Street Department .discussion, it was .reported that the new dump .truck has been
received and put into service. The curb and gutter has been completed on ~orth .
Hospital and the Council decided to try Black Base (a new product, SB-2 ran through
the asphalting plant) rather than gravel, 3 inches of Black Base is supposed to
work as good as 6 to 8 inches of gravel. The next project to start will be the
drainage ditch in Sunnyside Addition.
The $100 bonus has been started in the Sanitation Department, and so . far no.t very
many complaints have been received. It was again agreed to allow the air base garbage
to be dumped in Jacksonville City Dump, the housing area at a cost of $200.00 a
month and the_commercial area $150.00 a month. There is no guarantee as to how long
they can continue dumping, this is strickly on a month to month basis now.
In Planning Commission discussion a letter was read from the Dupree Company requesting
Eastview Drive to be accepted for maintenance by the city. After discussion
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to accept for maintenance that portion
of Eastview Drive that is completed to this date. All voted aye.
In Parks & Recreation discussion, Dick Huck presented for study the reco~endations
of the Parks and Recreation Commission concerning the "REGUIATIONS FOR IDNICIPAL
POOL". Dick Huck said that on Saturday there will be an Independence Day celebration
at Dupree Park, from 7 to 9 p.m. there will be a Young Americans for Freedom,Victory
in Vietnam Rally; there will be baseball tournaments all day, and after dark there
will be fireworks.
Alderman Alberson moved, seconde by Alderman Lehman to pay the 1970 dues for the
Central Arkansas Economic Development District in the amount of $1,026.00. All
voted in the affirmative.
Mayor Harden reported that from July 6 to July 17 representatives of Pulaski
County Census Coalition will be checking everyone to see if they were counted in
the 1970 ·census. Mayor Harden expressed disappointment that the preliminary
official census figures for Jacksonville were only 19,296 that he had estimated
the population at a much higher figure.
There being no further business to transact, it was moved and approved to adjourn
at 8:30 p.m.
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COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 16, 1970
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, July 16, 1970, at 7:30 p.m.
at Municipal Building for the regular meeting. Meeting was called to order by Mayor
Harden, presiding officer, and Prayer by Alderman Sorrells.
On Roll Call the following members were present as their names were called: Aldermen
Smith, Sorrells, Hill, Lehman and Honeycutt. Alder~an Alberson was absent at roll
call but arrived / later in the meeting. Present 5, absent 1, a quorum was declared.
Also present wer·e Mayor Harden, City Clerk Avants, Parks & Recreation Director Dick
Huck, and Tommy Bond, Consulting Engineer.
Minutes of Regular Meeting of July 2, 1970 were presented for study and later approval.
Corrections or additions to Minutes for Regular Meeting of June 18, 1970 were the next
order of business, after no corrections or additions were presented, Alderman Hill
moved, seconded by Alderman Sorrells to approve the Minutes as written~and presented.
All voted in the affirmative.
In Water Department discussion, Alderman Sorrells moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt
to acc-ept the bank balances and approve for payment the current accounts payable
in the sum of $4,450.54 of the Jacksonville Water & Sewer Department. All voted aye.
Tommy Bond, Consulting Engineer, reported on the water line being extended to the
Dick Jetter Water Users' Association; he st.ated that the 6 inch line has been laid
and the 2 inch line has been started. They are ready to start installing fire hydrants.
It was reported the Dick Jeter Water Users' Association had given the city $4,400 which
represented the difference from line from Highway 161 to the.ir line.
It was reported that the water project is completed except for work out at the
treatment plant. The contracter has now started work on the sewer project. The
easements for the sewer has been secured along Southeastern, and the only area that
the city has not been able to secure easements is between Gosh'in and F)Jlton.
Mr. Nixon, ovffier of this property does not want the sewer la.id down the back of his
lots but wants it in the street. After di'scussion, it was decided that i'f Mr. Nixon
wants to pick up the difference in cost of putting the sewer down the street it
will be alright to proceed, if not, the sewer will be stopped at Johnson Park.
In Police Department discussion, Mayor Harden reported the State Crime and Law
Enforcement Commission had offered the city a total of $16,450.00 to be disbursed
as follows: For equipment such as cameras, typewriters and finger printing--
$1,128.00 to be matched on a 60-40 basis by the city in the sum of $753.00, totaling
$1,881.00. For a base radio unit and 1 mobil station and 5 portable radios--$4,833.00
has been appropriated .to be matched on a 60-40 basis in the sum of $3,223.45, totaling
$8,0.56 .• 45. A total of $10,489 .•. 00 was appropriated to be used on,;_a 50-.50 basis for
hiring of three add.itional policemen in the sum of $10,489.00, totaling $20.,978.00
with a grand total of $30,915.45 representing Federal Funds as $16,450.00 and City
Funds as $14,465.45.
Mayor Harden explained that in the sprfng the City wanted to hire 3 new policemen
with part of their salaries to be paid by this grant, but did not know ~hen the grant
would be approved. He said authorization was given for the 3 new police positions
at that time, but only 2 have been filled. He said the gr.ant w:ill apply on the salary
for the 1 vacant position, ;.btit.~the :·.commission ruled that none of the Federal Match
Fund can be used for the salaries of the 2 policemen hired before the grant was
authorized. Alderman Lehman moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that authorization
be given to hire 2 additional policemen making a total of 3 new policemen • Motion
approved by voice vote.
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July 16, 1970
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In further Police Department discussion, Mayor Harden reported that Chief Traylor
needs storage facilities for old department records, that a 20 1 x 20 1 fireproof
vault is needed, which will cost approximately $4,000 to $5,000, but that the
city cannot afford this expenditure this year. After discussion, it was the general
consensus to authorize Mayor Harden to find~'a portable building costing approximately
$300 to $400 as a temporary storage.
In Fire Department discussion, the Dick Jeter Water Users' Association asked that
special consideration be given to the Association to allow their homes to be covered
for outside the city fire protection. According to Ordimance . 192 each homeowner
would have to pay a $50 deposit to have their home covered. After discussion, Alderman
Sorrells moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to allow all members of the Dick Jeter
Water Users' Association to be covered under a $150.00 deposit, and whenever there is
a fire that the fire trucks are called out on, an additional $50.00 must be deposited,
making a total of $150.00 on deposit at all times. All voted in the affirmative.
In Street Department discussion, the Mayor reported that he and Mr. Morgan from the
Pulaski County Road Department investigated Northeastern Avenue. It was agreed that
the county would drag and clean out the ditches, and shape and put gravel on the road,
and the the City of .Jacksonville will put down chips and seal. Mayor Harden said
Mr. Morgan also agreed to put in 3--72" tile with headwalls at the bridge on
Northeastern if the city will make the ramp, and in doing this it will do away with
the bridge on Northeastern. Also the ci ty has been doing some dirt work on the
parking lots and tennis courtsareas of Pleasure Park. Since the rain in the last
week the mesquites have started hatching out. As quick as the Health Department
gets the equipment, they will spray for the mesquites.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to accept the Planning Commissions
recommendation to accept preliminary plats on Lots 1 through 15 of Middleton Sub-
Division. All voted in the affirmative.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to accept the Planning Commissions
recommendation to approve the sketch plat of Northwood Acres and also the preliminary
plat of Lots 8 through 14, Block 5, Lots 1 through 8, Block 6 of Northwood Acres.
And to request that the sub-divider prepare the promised deed on the park area as
plat shows and have ready to dedicate to the city by the time the sub-division is
developed to that point. All voted aye.
Alderman Sorrells moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to accept the Planning Commissions
recommendation to approve the building si~plan for the revised Jackson Square Shopping
Center. All voted in the affirmative. Alderman Hill questioned the feasib"ility of
approving this building. site plan as it shows an open ditch which will be in the middle
of town. Tommy Bond, Consulting Engineer, explainea this ditch is on the property owner's
property and that an open ditch seemed best, that the ditch will have a concrete bottom
with the sides being rip~rapped with stone.
At this point Alderman Alberson arrived and took his seat at the Council table.
In Parks & Recreation discussion, it was reported that only one bid has b~en J'
received for the underground wiring for lights at Pleasure Park, it was from
Conrade Electric in the amount of $9, 516.00. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by !\ _
Alderman Smith to accept Conrade Electric t s Bid for underground wiring. All voted
in the affirmative.
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Dick Huck reported the swimming pool is coming along pretty good and should be opened
before too long. The regulations on the pool will be discussed at the next Council
Meeting.
Alderman Sorrells moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to accept and to file the
ambulance report for June 1970 which reflects collections and bank balances to be
$1,292.52 and disbursements as $1,159.15 with a balance on hand of $133.34. Motion
approved by voice vote.
There being no further business to transact, it was moved and approved to adjourn
at 9:00 p.m.
APPROVED:
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COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 6, 1970
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, August 6, 1970, at 7:30p.m.
at Municipal Building for the regular meeting. Meeting was called to order by
Mayor Harden, presiding officer, and Prayer by Alderman Sorrells.
On Roll Call the following members were present as their names were called; Aldermen:
Alberson, Sorrells, Honeycutt, Hill, Smith and Lehman. Present 6, absent none, a
quorum was declared. Also present were Mayor Harden, City Clerk, Floy Avants;
City Attorney, Ben Rice; Consulting Engineer, Tommy Bond; Fire Chief Wayman Schmitt,
and Parks & Recreation Director, Dick Huck.
Minutes of Regular Meeting of July 16, 1970 were presented for study and later approval.
Corrections or additions to Minutes for Regular Meeting of July 2, 1970 were the next
order of business; after no corrections or additions were presented, Alderman Hill moved,
seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to approve the Minutes as written and presented. All
voted in the affirmative.
In Water Department discussion, Alderman Sorrells moved, seconded by Alderman Smith,
to accept the bank balances and to approve for payment the current accounts payable
in the sum of $7,184.23 of the Jacksonville Water & Sewer Department • All voted aye.
Alderman Alberson moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman, to retain Israel Haidar on the
Water '7Department payroll for a period of at least 90 days to finish making lab tests
on the oxidation ponds at a salary of $510.00 per month. All voted aye. Mr. Haidar
has been employed for the past year under a Federal Grant.
Mayor Harden reported that the Water & Sewer projects are coming along pretty well.
The only thing left to do on the water project is to get the motor on the pump at
thje old wat~r plant. The motor is being all rewired and fixed up as it was damaged
years ago and has been working o_nly on a standby basis in: the past few years.
Mayor Harden introduced Mr. Tom Gory of Arkansas Pre-Cast Concrete Company and
explained his cqmpany has 9.8 acres in the Industrial Area _that has no water or sewer.
Mr. Bob Campbell owner of the property has made the city a proposition that he will run
the sewer line of 2,216 feet if the city will build the manholes. After discussion,
Alderman Alberson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the city put a 6 inch water
line from the existing line, across the new road, set a fire plug, then run a 2 inch
line approximatly 450 feet to pick up the Pre-Cast Concrete Plant. Motion approved
by voice vote.
In discussion of providing sewer to this property, Alderman Hill moved, seconded by
Alderman Honeycutt that the city build 4 to 6 manholes, provided Mr. Campbell construct
an adequate 8 inch trunk line. Motion approved by voice vote. Mr. Tommy Bond pointed
out this land is flat, that it will require a depth of 10 feet to tie in and he wondered
if they can be served by gravity.
Alderman Alberson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to grant the request of Mr. Tom
Cory for a permit to allow the Missouri Pacific Railroad Company to cross the new
Redmond Road extension provided the permit should state that they have a marker at
the crossing. Motion approved by voice vote.
Tommy Bond reported on the obtaining of easements for Casey, King and Ray Roads.
One landowner on the first route refueses to give an easement, and Mr. Bond said if
the easement cannot be obtained, he suggested deleting that portion, and possibly
serve the line -from Ray Road. He said Jesse Luckadue's sister owned the property
adjacent to Johnson Park and would not sign an easement.
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Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Sorrells to give the authorizafion to
purchase a watch for Clarence Ghoshen to be presented to hirri with a letter of appre"" ·l
ciation for his 30 years of service as a Water Department employee at the next councli
meeting, as he is retiring the 15th of August. The watch to be purchased by
Jacksonville Water & Sewer Department. All voted aye.
The Police Chief's report for the month of July 1970 was presented reflecting 242
cases brought before the Municipal Court with total cash frorri fines; forefeitures
and payments on previous fines as $8,406~65. All voted in the affirmative.
Mayor Harden reported that the City would receive the matching funds from the
Arkansas Crime and Law Enforcement Corrnnission sometime before the next Council
Meeting.
On Motion of Alderman Alberson, seconded by Alderman Hill, and all members voting
in the affirmative, the Fire Department report for July 1970 reflecting response
to 4 general alarms and 7 still alarms with estimated fire loss as $1,400.00 was
accepted and filed.
Next Mayor Harden presented Fire Chief Schmitt on behalf of the Jacksonville Fire
Department, a c:ltiation of Merit from the National Muscular Dystrophy Associl!ation.
In Street Department discussion, May or Harden reported that the work is progressing
well, all that is left ·to do is a b i t of dressing up. Now there is a back log of
little jobs to do that will requi re only a short time to completed.
Mrs. Avants presented a financial report for the street and general funds. The
Street Department receipts as budgetted is $225,000.00 as received as of June 30,
1970 is $109,639.49, balance to collect $115,360.51. The Street Department ·
expendiutes as budgetted for 1970 is $228,440.00, amount expended as of June 30, 1970
is $67,336.76, balance of budget is $161,103.24. The General Fund receipts as
budgetted is $469,415.00 as received as of June 30, 1970 is ·$2{f.l,.351~.5 6,~ balance left
to collect $228,063.44. The General Fund expenditures were budg ett e d as $474,169.02,
amount expended to June 30, 1970 is $212,906.49, the balance of the budget is
$261,262 • .JJ.
Alderman Sorrells moved, seconded by Alderman Alberson to accept for maintenance
with water and sewer Harrold Street from Granam Road to proposed Clyde Street. Motion
approved by voice vote.
The Mayor reported that the County Judge decided to remove the bridge on Northeastern
and put in 3 -75 inch tiles and build headwa ll which the city will be required to
fill in with dirt. He , said the County will g rade, pull ditch and gravel the street,
if the city would lay single seal, which was agreed to. Also the Judges's office
stated that if the city would clear the right of way on the other end of
Northeastern, the county would build the road bed and put down gravel.
In-Sanitation Department discussion, it was reported that the crew of Clarence
Griffins truck won the $100 award for the least demerits for the month of July.
Mayor Harden reported there has been a case of encephalitis or sleeping sickness
in Jacksonville; therefore he has been asking everyone to be sure and mow all their
vacant lots, and the city has put diesel fuel and motor ~il or larva~ide in the
ditches around town to try to kill the mosquito larva, and the county will spray
the town in the mornings and evenings if the city will reimburse them for the spray.
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Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to accept the Planning
Commissions recommendation to rezone from Class R-2 to Class R-3 lots 15, 16, and 17
of Block 1, Bomber Base Addition. All voted in the affirmative.
Alderman Alberson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to approve the Municipal Pool
Regulations as written and presented. All voted aye.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Alberson to accept and to file the
ambulance report for July 1970 which reflects collections and bank balances to be
$1,023.87 and disbursements as $895.22 with a balance on hand of $128.65. Motion
approved by voice vote.
There being nor further business to transact, it was moved and approved to adjourn
at 9:10p.m.
APPROVED:
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COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 20, 1970
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, August 20, 1970, at 7:30p.m.
at Municipal Building for the regular meeting. Meeting was called to order by Mayor
Harden, presiding officer, and Prayer by Rev• Clarence Ghoshen.
On Roll Call the following members were present as their names were called; Aldermen:
Alberson, Sorrells, Honeycutt, Hill, Smith and Lehman; and the following were absent:
none. Present 6, absent none, a quorum was declared. Also present were Mayor Harden,
City Attorney, Ben Rice; Consulting Engineer, Tommy Bond; Fire Chief Howard Dunn;
Water Department Supervis6 ~, Elmer Hines; Parks and Recreation Director, Dick Huck,
and Mrs. Pearl Roberts recorded the Minutes in the absence of Clerk Avants.
Minutes of Regular Meeting of AUgust 6, ;.1970 were presented for study and later approval.
Corrections or additions to Minutes for Regular Meeting of July 16, 1970 were the next
order of business; after no corrections or additions were presented, Alderman Hill
moved, seconded by Alderman Alberson to approve the Minutes ·as written and presented.
All voted in the affirmative.
The next order of business was the presentation of a Certif i ~ate of Recognition
signed by Mayor Harden, City Clerk Avants, and all the Aldermen for the 30 years of
outstanding service to the Jacksonville Water & Sewer Department by Rev. Clarence
Ghoshen. Rev. Ghoshen was also at this time presented with an inscribed watch.
Alderman Honeycutt moved, seconded by Alderman Sorrells, to accept th~ bank balances
and to approve for payment the current accoun~s payable in the sum of $6,763.71 of
the Jacksonville Water & Sewer Department. All voted aye.
Singer-Layne, Arkansas Division has completed the drilling of the new Water Well on
Mili~ary Road_and have set the casing, Monday they will underream the casing and
then the only thing left will be to set the pumps. It was the general consensus of
the Council that the Water Department will dig the ditch and try to lay the 600 feet
of 8 inch line from the new well to our existing water line, but if they are unable
to lay the line, S & S Construction Company will lay the line.
The pump at the old water plant has now b~en fixed and it should be in operation by
next week. This will complete the Water Project, and enable the Arkansas Fire 'Rating
Bureau to come and inspect for possible lowerage of fire rating. The sewer has now
been extended as far as Johnson Park and King & Casey Streets. The easement for the
property adjacent to Johnson Park was received. Tommy Bond, Consulting Engineer,
stated that approximately 50 percent of the sewer project has now been completed; it
should be completed by October 1, 1970.
In Police Department dis~ussion, Mayor Harden reported the Personnel matching funds,
and one of the matching funds for equipment has now been received from the 1\Rkan_sas
Crime & Law Enforcement Commission. The other check for equipment should be received
shortly.
In Fire Department discussion, Alderman Alberson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith
to authorize Ben Rice as City Attorney to bring suit against Richard Mueller,
1 Box 269, Coulterville, Illinois, who backed int_o one of the fire trucks on July 23,
1970 causing $133.-95 worth of damage. Letters have been written trying to collect
this money,_ but to no avail. All voted in the affirmative.
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In Street Department discussion, Mayor Harden reported that next week emphasis
will be placed on ·the minor repair jobs that are needing to be done around
the city. He also reported that there has been an extensive drive on to get
lots mowed. Several letters have been written and the city has had to mow a
few lots when the owner has not taken any action. The County has sprayed the
entire city and has stated if necessary they will again spray if the city wi>ll
again reimburse them for the spray.
It was the general consensus of the council to install 3 street lights at the city
warehouse, and to also check other areas of town to see if street lights are necessary.
Alderman Sorrells stated that there is rio sp'eed li.mit sign on Southeastern, so it was
decided to place one there.
In Sanitation Department discussion, it was stated that the city dump has been
cleaned up this past week, and should only have to be cleaned up once more before
winter.
The Minutes of the Parks & Recreation Commission meeting of June 30, 1970 were
presented for study.
In further Parks & Recreation discussion, Dick Huck reported that the pool is now
being filled with water, so it will be 9 to 10 days before it is ready for
inspection. He further stated he hopes to keep the pool open for 3 to 4 weeks
to check the mechanics of the pool. Mayor Harden reported that the Federal Matching
money has been slow to arrive, so the General Fund has had to loan the
Construction Fund some money until the Matching Funds are received.
r;tAN ORDINANCE FOR THE PURPOSE 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 LIMITS OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS;
FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUSPENDING THREE AND ONE-HALF MILLS TAX FOR INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT BONDS FOR THE YEAR 1970; FOR THE PURPOSE OF EFFECTING CERTIFICATION
TO THE COUNTY CLERK OF PULASKI COUNTY OF THE TAX LEVIED; PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS
PERTAINING THERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.," was introduced.
Alderman Sorrells moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt that Ordinance be placed
on FIRST READING: Roll Call and the followiing voted aye: Aldermen: Alberson,
Sorrells, Honeycutt, Hill, Smith and Lehman; and the following voted nay: none;
6 ayes, no nays. MOTION APPROVED, ORDINANCE READ FOR FIRST TIME BY Mayor Harden.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman -Alberson that Ordinance be accepted on
FIRST READING. Roll Call and the following voted ayct Aldermen: Alberson, Hill,
Smith, Lehman, Sorrells, and Honeycutt; 6 ayes, no nays. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON
FIRST READING.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to suspend the rules and place
Ordinance on SECOND READING. Roll Call and the following voted aye: Aldermen:
Hill, Lehman, Smith, Alberson, Honeycutt, and Sorrells ; Motion receive 6
affirmative votes and no negative voted. Whereupon, the Mayor read Ordinance for
SECOND TIME. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that Ordinance be
accepted on SECOND READING. Roll Call, and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Alberson, Hill, Honeycutt, Sorrells, Smith and Lehman; 6 ayes no nays. ORDINANCE
ACCEPTE:D ON ·SECOND READING.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Alberson to further suspend the rules
and place Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. Roll Call and the following
voted aye: Aldermen: Alberson, Honeycutt, Hill, Lehman, Smith and Sorrells;
and the following voted nay: none. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and
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no negative votes; whereupon Mayor read Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME.
Alderman Hill, seconded by Alderman Sorrells, moved that Ordinance be approved
and adopted. Roll Call and the following voted aye: Aldermen: Hill, Honeycutt,
Lehman, Smith, Sorrells,.and Alberson; 6 ayes no nays.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith, that emergency clause be approved
and adopted. Roll Call and the following voted aye: Alderman Hill, Honeycutt,
Lehman, Alberson, Sorrells, Smith and the following voted nay: none; 6 ayes, no
nays.
ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 2 3 0 dated
August 20, 1970.
There being no further business to transact, it was moved and approved to adjourn
at 8:40 p.m.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
Floy
COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 3, 1970
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, September 3, 1970 at
7:30 p.m. at MUnicipal Building for the regular meeting. Meeting was called to order
by Mayor Harden, presiding officer, and Prayer by Alderman Sorrells.
On Roll Call the following members were present as their names were called, Aldermen:
Alberson, Sorrells, Honeycutt, Hill, Smith and Lehman; and the following were absent:
none. Present 6, absent none, a quorum was declared. Also present were Mayor Harden,
Clerk Avants; City Attorney, Ben Rice; ·parks & Recreation Director, Dick Huck; and ·
Consulting Engineer, Tommy Bond.
Minutes of Regular Meeting of August 20, 1970 were present~d for study and later
approval.
Corrections or additions to Minutes for Regular Meeting of ,.August 6, 1970 were the
next order of business; after no corrections or additions were presented, Alderman Hill
moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to approve the Minutes as -written and presented.
All voted in the affirmative.
Mayor Harden was granted permission to deviate from the order of the agenda in order
that citizens present could present their requests.
Dr. c. w. Silverblatt,.Coordinator of the Arkansas Regional Medical Program and
Mr. Ray Reynolds, field representative, were introduced, and Mr. Reynolds acted as
spokesman for the organization, which uses federal funds to study heart, cancer,
stroke and related diseases. Mro Reynolds stated that Jacksonville physicians have
offered :.A their services free of charge ' to · start: and maintain an evening medical
clinic for indigent persons; and remarked this is the first time all doct9rs in a
community have come to them on their own, to volunteer their time, and if approved,
could become a model for other cities in the state. He further stated that Jacksonville
Convalescent Manor had offered its new 100 bed wing, free of charge to house the
indigent clinic.
He proposed an · initial clinic program of evening family planning sessions, well-baby
inoculations and general medical care, and eventually it is hoped to add mental
health, dentistry and optometry programs.
Mr. Reynolds said there was no way his regional program could expend funds for such
a clinic in Jacksonville, and said the initial expense .· would be an annual salary
for a clinic coordinator which would app·roximate $4,000 to $5,000. He proposed that
the city pay the coordinators salary.
He said that drugs are sometimes pwovided free by major drug companies or sold
wholesale by local drug stores for s:uch clinics. _He mentioned that Federal funding
eventually could come for the clinic if it is successful, but that an initial
Federal grant would require about a year for approval, and the ,city could start the
clinic on its own before then. He said the Pulaski County Health Unit agreed to
provide public health nurses and that the Little Rock Aif Force Base might J.et the
clinic use its laboratory and radiology facilities. In the discussion, Alderman
Sorrells said that perhaps the OEA could help with the··cost of the salary of the
coordinator.
Alderman Lehman suggested that all doctors of the city furnish written endorsement,
either individually or collectively, of their approval of this clinic, and Mayor Harden
said that, approval from Dr. Albert Johnson, City Health Officer, should also be
obtained.
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After further discussion in which members of the Council expressed themselves as -
favorable to the idea of a clinic, but before any further aE:tion i taken, it was
decided that OEA should be contacted and that the City Health Officer make further
recommendation back to the Council and to obtain a letter from the local physicians
endorsing the 'clinic.
In Water Department discussion, Alderman Honeycutt moved, seconded by Alderman Smith,
and all members voted in the affirmative to accept the bank balances and to approve
for paymen t the current accounts payable in the sum of $4,879.25 for Jacksonville
Water & Sewer Department.
Tommy Bond, Consult i ng Engineer, reported that work i s a l mo st completed on the wa ter
pro jects and is nea ring completion on the East s i d e s ewer pr oj ec t . He said the ~ater
wo·rk is _complete ex cep t for a small extension: in No rth J a cks onville' a nd said the
Dick Jeter water project was put into operation this week. He s aid tha t constr uction
of some service lines is all that needs to be done on the sewer work.· He said the
well pump has been installed and that water test have been made but he had not
received a report on them.,
Police Department report for August reflected 244 cases brought before the MUnicipal
Court and total cash from fines and forfeitures as $8,238.53. Alderman 'Hill moved,
seconded by Alderman Smith that the August Police Report be accepted and filed.
Motion approved by boice vote.
May or Harden reported one patrolman (Morris Gattis) is re signing to ac cep t emplo yme nt
i n P anama. He said it is planned to hire three new policemen under Cr ime Cbmm:l.s si0n
funds about September 15 and that there would be one vac ancy to fill due to the res ig-l
nation of Patrolman Gattis. -·
Mayor Harden said the city is fortunate to host the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training
Academy Mobile Training unit, for two weeks, in both its public displays and its course
in chemical testing for alcohol; and urged everyone to visit the unit.
Ma yor Ha rden di s cusse d the need t o emp loy two per s ons t o work scho ol c :t~ssing s at
'War reu Dupt·ee El ementa r y Sc h ool and a t the r ai lro a d cross i.ng a t J a ck sonvill e Elemen tary.
He said police no w work the cros sing and . t ha t it might c r e ate a per sonne l · s h orta ge
in· case of an eme rg en c y , and add e d tha t pol i ce can still be on· hand to he.lp · the two
workers ·. Alderman Lehman asked if unly· women wil l be h ired f or the po sitions, a nd
Mayor Harden said either men or wome n ma y apply. After further disccussion-, Alderman
Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Lehma n that $1,100.00 be appropriated out of
unappropriated funds to hire two p·eople to work"the scho ol crossing·s at Ma in Street
and Warren Dupree School until January 1 ~ Motion app roved by· voic e· vot·e~ It was
decided the person selected to work at Warren Dupree wi l l be present " in the mornings
and afternoon for . $5.00 per day, and at the Elementary School ·crossing · the person
will' work it three times a day because students attending OEA Study Center go ,hotne ·
at noon. The p~y schedule-for the person working that cros·sing is $7 -.50 per-day~.
Fire Department report for August reflected response to seven alarms with estimated
fire loss as $2,300.00. Alderman 'Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to accept
and to file 'the Fire Department report for August. Motion approved by voice vote.
In Street Department discussion it was reported that' street work is about completed
that there is some "patching" being done and drainage work holds priority.
Mayor Harden reported that easements have been obtained and covered tile will be laid
to ease a long existing flooding problem on 'Central Avenue in Sunnyside Hills.
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In Sanitation Department discussion it was reported that the crew of the truck
driven by Louie -Thomas had received the $100.00 bonus for August, for receiving
fewe·r .complaints on service.
Planning Conunission submitted the Minutes of the_ir Septernlier 1, 1970 meeting which
was read by Mayor Harden, and from which the following excerpts are taken:
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"Mr. Harrington was reminded of the need for an up-to-date zoning map, and he promised
to get together with Miss Olson and get this done."
"Jim, Peacock reported on the study of the request for zoning waiver in the Bailey
Addition; and that he had no objections to the request being .g-r .a:nted so far as the
area itself was concerned since there are mobile home~ situated all along the street
where the -lots are located." "It was moved by Richard Adair and seconded by Cleo
Cavender tha·t no reconunendation be made on this request. All members voted in
favor of the motion." .
"The second item of old business was the consideration of the final plot plan on
Northwood Acres Add i.tion to the City of Jackosnville." "Miss Olson stated that she
had leaiPleq since the former meeting. that ·owners of Lots 8 through 15, Lot 20 and
Tract A had not signed either the ·plat or Bill ·of Assurance. It was therefore recom-
mended by the Plaqning Conunission that either these signatures be obtained t;ogether
with that of Wendell Fuller on the plat, or that these lots in Tract A be deleted .
from the request.''
Upon reconunendation of the 'Planning Conunission, Alderman Hill moved, se<:onded b}r.
Alderman Honeycutt that a new street leading off to Pre-Cast Concrete Compq.ny, si.tuated
in the Campbell Indust~ial Subdivision be named Corey Drive. Motion approved by
v6ice vote. · .
A further excerpt from the Planning Conunission Minutes: HPersons from Recto~,
Phillips, Morse, Inc., appeared requesting approval of .their Cooperative ijousing
Development to be built on Marshall Road. Mr. Rector stated that FHA had gr~nted ·
inunediate approval f<?r construction of 50 units and an .additionli\1 50 units after the
first are sold. Mr Porter explained the operation of a Federal Cooperative Housing
Development. Butch Rector stated that the pl.ans had been developed in accordance
with the Jacksonville zoning code and subdivision regulations with regard tq w~ter,
sewer, fire protection, tra{fic, maximum square footage, open space and parlCing.
Billy Rector went on to state that a survey had been made showing the need for
300 units for low income familrues in Jacksonville. Thereupon, it was moved by Richard
Adair, with second by Doug Wilkinson that approval be given subject to dedication of
the street ;as shown on the plato The motion carried."
Irf dT scu sswn o 'thTs· r ·e"cemnn:endatibn in which plans of the proposed project were
submitted, it was stated th~ cooperative pousing development is being offered under
FHA Plan 236 wherin residents pay rent according to their incomeso All resiqents are
members of the Cooperative and no maintenance is required on the part of the city.
Mayor Harden said the plans for the development barely meet the city's requirements
for parking, and Richard Adair, a member of the Planning Conunission stated that there
are 1~ parking spaces per unit and enough space for a ·fire tru-ck to enter and turn
around.
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In reviewing the plans, Mayor Harden point.ed out that 'only one street leads into
the project and that he felt that one entrance to the eventual 100 unit complex
may not be enough. He noted the development is near a very dangerous intersection
at Main and Marshall Road. Alderma.n Lehman move.d, seconded by Alderman Alberson that
the owners be required to send the city a letter stating that the street be widened
and that a street in addition to the one street planned, will be built by the
cooperative if it is .determined by the city that the street is needed. t1otion
approved by voice vote. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to approve
the recommendation a£ the 'Planning Commission in regard to the Cooperative development
with the stipul.ation that a letter of intent be furnished by the owners to the city
in regard to building an additional street should the Council deem it necessary.
Motion approved by voice 'vote~ ·
Dick Huck, Park & Recreation Director~ reported that most· of the city officials and
members of the Park & Recreation Commission were present to make a fin.:H inspection
of the newly opened MUnicipal Swimming Pool at
the Recreational Center on Martin Street.
Ambulance report . for Aug~st, 1970, reflected receipts as $1,045.15 and 'disbursements
as $88 3 .10 leaving a balance of $162.05 with accounts receivable as $974.00~: ·
... Alderman Alberson moved, seconded b!ji Alderman Hill to accept and to file the
Ambulance report for August, 1970. Motion approved by voice vote~
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Mayor Harden reported that Judge Mackey publishes an advertisement -to support the
3 mill road tax and asked that the city pay its pro-rated share of the expense of
publication. Alderman Sorrells moved, seconded by .Alderman Honeycutt to authorize J
Judge Mackey to publish the · advertisement and that the city of Jacksoilvill pay its
pro-rated share of .the costs. ·Motion approved by voice vote.
Alderman Lehman asked if there was .adequate school busses in the housing project
and Mayor Harden said. the bus does not go d~wn every street and tha't if seemed they
had good uoverage in the moring and it seemed the big item is ~that the same bus that
takes the Ghild in, does not retur·n it~ He mentioned there is a shortage of busses
and drivers and that Inter City Bus Company might be contacted~ .
There being no further business to transact, it was moved and approved to adjourn
about 9:30 P~.1
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
COUNCIL MEETING
September 17, 1970
The City Council of the City or Jacksonville met Thursday, September 17, 1970,
at 7:30 p.m. at Municipal_ Building for the regular meeting. Meeting was called
to order by Mayor Harden, presiding officer, and Prayer by Alderman Sorrells.
On Roll Call the following members were present as their names we .re called:
Aldermen, Alberson, Sorrells, Honeycutt, Hill, Smith and Lehman. Present 6,
absent none, a quorum was declared. Also present were Mayor Harden, C'ity Clerk
Avants, Gerald Hamm, Sanitation Supervisor; Tommy Bond, Consulting Engineer;
Bill Oakley, Street Supervisor; Ben Rice, City Attorney; and Dick Huck, ·parks
and Recreation Director. '
Minutes of Regular Meeting of September 3, 1970 were presented for study and later
approval.
Corrections or additions to Minutes for Regular Meeting of August 20, 1970, were
the next order of business; after no corrections or additions w.ere presented,
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to approve the Minutes as written
and presented. All voted in the affirmative.
Alderman Alberson moved, seconded by Alderman Sorrells, to accept the bank balances
and to approve for payment the current accounts payable in the sum of $8,566.61 of
the Jacksonville Water & Sewer Department. All voted aye.
Up-to-date maps were presented showing the existing water valves, water lines,
and the size of the water lines for the Jacksonville Water Department. One of the
qualifications for the Fire Rating Bureau's fifth class fire rate is up•to-date
records on the above. The Mayor stated he has written a letter to the Fire Rating
Bureau requesting them to check the city for the fifth class fire rate. He stated
that they will probably have a few minor changes to make, but nothing major.
All the water project has now been completed and Tommy Bond reported he thinks
the sewer project will also be complete by the end of September. The Sewer for
Stanphil Road has been l .aid, but the contractor s'tat'es he needs to clean the dirt
out of the road. Some people have already paid their connection fee, but the lift
station for that .area will not have electrical power for about another seven days.
About 90 percent of the Dick Jeter Water Users Association have now tied onto the
water lines; 80 meters have been installed.
The new water supply well has been completed and tested. The p'ipe for the 600
feet from the new well to the existing water lines has been purchased and the
engineer said he would have to 'lime the line to sterilize it when it is laid.
In Police Department discussion, it was stated that about 23 policemen are now
attending the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy Mobile Unit, that is
situated near ,the police station.
The matching funds for equipment (base radio station, etc.)
from the Arkansas Commission on Crime and Law Enforcement.
the other equipment check (typewriters, etc.) were received
have now b_een received
The salary check and
in August.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman 'Honeycutt to. a,llow th,e Mayor: to advertise
and purchase a 1971 car for the Police Department to take the .place _of the one that
has been wr~cked. The wrecked car has over 30,000 miles on it; and .would cost $700
to $800 to fix and the frame would still be twisted. All voted in the affirmative.
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In Street Department di_scuss_ion, the mayor reported they had decided to run the
curb and gutter on down Madden Road to the vacant lot. The Mayor further reported
that the original plans for drainage for Central will not _ work as ther~ is ~ot
enought fall. It_ has been decided to make a concrete bottom ditch as ' long as it
is covered.
Mayor Harden reported tha_t the Poundmaster has resigned and that Pete KiUough is
doing the job temporily until another man can be hired.
Most of the curb and gutter and one of the sidewalks has peen laid for the
swimming pool parking lot. The Mayor reported the Street Department would lay
several loads of gravel on the lot to hold it until it can be paved.
Tlje J. A. Riggs Tractor Company of Little Rock has extended an invitation to the
Mayor, City Co_uncil and Sanitation Department for dinner and to show them a 15
minute film entitled "Trouble with Trash". It was dec_ided to meet with them at
7:00 p.m. Thursday, September 24, 19 '70, at Buck Power's Restaurant.·
In the Sanitatio_n Department discussion, Mayor Harden explained the person keeping
the city' dump has al ways worked for what he could get fro m the sales of refuse
from the dump. Last week the man keep i ng the dump quit a nd called the Labor Board
charging-that the city has not paid. him for working the last 5 months. It was
settled when the-Labor Board called Mr. Hamu and he st.ated the terms that a person
works for at the dump, and that the man had only been keeping the dump 2 months.
The Dump Attendant before the last one has also contacted the Labor Board and has
also hired a lawyer saying he will sue the city for $100 a month because he was
not paid. He still has his trailer on city property and has been asked to move,
but has not done so.
A letter was rece-ived fromW. F. Rector, Chairman of the Apartment Developers, Inc.
and Phillip-Morse Construction Company, a Joint Venture in regards to the stipulation
from the city council that a letter of intent be furnished in reg'ards to building
an additional street or enlarging the present one to the entrance of the 236 Housing
Project if deemed necessary by the Couw.:ll.
In Parks & Recreation discussion, Dick Huck presented a comparison of activities
from 1969 to 1970. He also presented a swimming pool report. He stated he hopes
to keep the pool open until October 4, 1970. He reported on the matching funds
that are to be coming from the Federal government. He stated he had called the
StAte Offi r.P. and they kn-ew nothing about why the funds have not come through. He
called the regional office in Atlanta and they reported they had received the
information and that we should be receiving our check within the next week to 10
days.
Next Monday and Tuesday September 21 and 22, there will be clerks from the County
Clerks office at the Police Department so · that those persons not registered may
register for the forth coming election.
The Mayor st~ted he had talked with Dr. Johnson the City Health Officer in regards
to the eveing medical clinic f or indigent person, Dr. Johnson state that the
Doctors are to have a staff meeting M:ond~y September 2i and this will be one of
the main topics o f the meeting. The doctors feel that the clinic would be a good
thing but they want to find out all the pros and cons of it before they continue
any further. Alderman Sorrells stated that he had talked with the EOA and they stated
they will be willing to go 1/2 of the salary for a coordinator so long as no fees
are charged to anyone, that they work for strickly poverty cases.
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The Mayor stated he has a meeting scheduled with Larry Goddard, Chairman of the
Beautification Committee, who is in charge of the city beautification to discuss
the fall clean-up campaign and when it will begin.
The Mayor reported that there ,;are two things
a chipper and a street sweeper. The chipper
other trash enabling a larger quantitry to be
cost of a chipper is approximately $3,500 to
approximately $16,000, but the mayor says he
to support a sweeper if purchased.
that he plans to request for
is used for chipping up wood
picked up in a shorter time.
$4,000. The street sweeper is
feels Jacksonville is big · enough
next year,
arid
The
Steve Collins of the JACKSONVILLE DAILY NEWS state the newspaper will be sending
out questiona1:?~s · to all the candidates for all the offices concerning their
background and would appreciate their filling them out and returning them so that
future stories may be written. He also stated that if there was any statement
that a candidate would like to make that is not in the line of advertising that the
paper would be glad to take the statement down. Thereupon, the Mayor asked Steve
if he would let all the candidates know that no campaign literature can be placed
on the city right of way and if any is found there, it will be taken down and
placed behind city hall.
The Mayor then announced that October 17th will be "John Harden Day" and that there
will be a barbecue, ballons and country music at Dupree Park to start his campaign.
There being no further business to transact, the meeting was adjourned at 8:55p.m.
ATTEST:
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C<!JUNCIL MEETING
@GTC>BER 1, 1970
The City Coun..cil of th e Ci:ty of Jae.ksonv il !l e met Thursday,. October 1, 1970, at
7:30 p.m. at Municipal B~~lding for the reg ular me~ting. Me~ting was called to
order by Mayor Harden, ,presiding offic er , a nd Pray was led by Alderman Sorrells.
On Roll Call the following members were present as their names wer,~ called:
Aldermen: Alberson, Sorrells, Honeycutt, Hill, Smith and Lehman. Present 6,
absent none, a quorum was declared. Also present were Mayor Harden, City Clerk
Avants, Tommy Bond, Consulting Engineer, and Ben Rice, City Attorney.
Minutes of Regular Meeting of September 17, 1970 were presented fo~ study and
later approval.
Corrections or additions to Minutes for regula~ meeting of September 3,1970
were the next order of business; after no correcti.ons or additions were presented,
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman H9neycutt to approve the Minutes as
written and presented. All voted in the ·affirmative.
WATER DEPARTMENT
Alderman Sorrells moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to accept the bank balanees
··.and to approve for payment the current accounts payable in the sum of $ 4,~62.89
of the· Jacksonville Water & Sewer ·Department. All voted aye.
It was reported the water and sewer constructions should be closed out tomorrow.
The lift station at Johnson Park is unoperable because of no electricity •..
Tommy Bond stated that three phase electricity is required for the lift station
so the electric company is having to run three phase lines to the lift station.
The lift station #2 on Military Road started operating today and two things
had to be corrected; 1/ a gasket was left out of a pipe, 2/ a mercury ·switch
was leaking. Some people have already tied onto the lines and everything seems
to be working fine.
A letter was received from Carl Smalley of the Arkansas Inspection and Rating
Bureau stating that he would reinspect the fire defenses of Jacksonville to
see if they would qualify fot the fifth class rate. He stated it would be at
least a month befor his schedule would allow him to start.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
In Polic·e · Department discussion, the
Department were presented for study.
Meeting fell on the first day of the
time to prep~re monthly reports.
quarterly reports for the Investigation
Mayor Harden said that since the Council
month, that department heads had not had
Mayor Harden reported that Officer Jerry Glendehning:.has resigned from the
Police Department effective 12 October 1970, leaving 2 vacancies in the Police
Department.
Bids have been sought for most of the radio and communication equipment to
be purchased as soon as possible.
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OCTOBER 1, 1970
In Fire Department di~cussion Mayor Harden reported that about 20 to 22
firemen attend ed a . school at Searcy last . week. Also the fir -emen have sanded . :. ,. ~
down and painted one of the fire trucks during there spare moments.
STREET DEPARTMENT
In Street ])~part;ment disc?ssion Mayor Harden . reported tha~ the str_eet work
is abo.ut to be completed. The Sunnyside Hills Addition drainage problem' should
soon be solved with the completion of· the ditch from Central to. North Oak Street.
Then some tile will have to be reworked on Pulaski Drive and the dit<::h pehind
Sunnyside needs to be cleaned out.
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The tile on Madden Road )las been laid so very little . Wflter~ should flow into
the people's yards. The pchool .supervispr has agreed, to seed _and fertilize
the high school groundsi The school has some dirt that the'. city can. have
to complete the project as ' long as they 'level off the ground so a parking. lot
can be made.
The Mayo:r stated there is still-a problem with people not mowing vacant lots,.
H~ stated ·that one more m0wing shquld do it for the yeft~, that the. city will
start mowing lots ~n the morning and will mow anything. that needs )llowing.
He also stated the unmowed lots have been a health hazard all surruner anci soon
, will, be a fire hazard if not mowed.
SAN[TATION DEPARTMENT
In Sanitation Department discussion, Mayor Harden reported that they had gone .
to s .ee the J .•. A. Riggs Tractor Comp .any film entitled 11 Troub~e with Trash". He
state the film showed possible solutions to desposing of trash _in the future_.
At the present time the best means of disposal is lanq fill.
'PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
In Parks and Recreation Department discussion, it was repor.ted t)lat the swirruni:ng
pool is only open on the weekends at presen.t , and -will close fo-r the year on
October 4, 1970. ·
GENERAL
Iu Ge_n~.t:al discupsion. Ed Schmitt stated he wou,ld like for the Mayor and
some of the Aldermen to come out . t .o his ~ouse and look at . the culvert that .
the Street Department installed, he said it is not worth a penny. He also
complained that the ditch had never been sloped· and that Chestnut Street
has ho 1 es .and needs blacktopped,.
There being no further business to transact, it was moved and approved to
adjourn at 8:20 p.m.
APPROVED.
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COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 15, 1970
The City Coun~il of , the City of Jacksonville m~t Thursday, October 15, ~970,
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at 7:30 p.m. at Municipal Building for the regular meeting.. Meeting was called
to order by Mayor Hardet;, ~residing officer, and Prayer by Alderman .Sorrells.
On Roll Call the following m ~·~S we~e present as their rtames were called:
Aldermen: Alberson, Sorrells, Honeycutt, Hill, Smith and Lehm an. Present 6,
absent none, a quorum was· declared. Also present were Mayor Harden; City Clerk
Avants; 'L'ommy Bonq, .Consulting Engineer; Ben Rice, City Attorney; Myron Tq.ylor,
Police Chief; Parks & Recreation Director Dick Huck; and Street Supervisor
]3ill Oakley.
Minutes of Regular Meeti~g of October 1, 1970 were presented for study and
later approval.
Corrections or addi~ions to Minutes for regular meeting of September 17, 1970
were the next order of busin~ess; after no corrections -or additions w~re presented,
Alderman Alberson moved, seconded by Aldermq.n Hill to approve the Minutes .as • . '!' . .
written .an~ presented,. All voted in the af:Eirmative.
WATER DEPARTMENT ': , ..
AlQ.erman Sorrells moved, seconded 'by Alderman Honeycutt to accept the bank
balances and to approve for payment .the current acco.unts payable .tn .the sume
of$ .8,174.59 of the 'Jacksonville Water & Sew_er Department. All voted aye.
Mayor Harden reported that $90,000 worth of water. and sewer constructions are
now completed; but the Johnson Park Lift. station is still unoperable, becaus .e of
no elect~i6ity~ The Dick Jeter Water Users Association has finished their
tie-ons with a total of 81 tie-ons.
' POLICE DEPARTMENT
The Police Department report for September reflected 520 cases brought before
the Municipal Court and total cash from fines and forfeitures as-$21 ,'386. 7 5•· .
Alderman Alberson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the Septe~ber Police
Report be accepted and filed. Motion approved by voice vote.. · ·
·;. Mayor H'arden r .eported that bids had been opened this morning for the radio
equipment, but a•s of yet he had not been 'able to look them· over because he
had to attend a legislativ;e meeting: at Little Rock. He stated he would discuss 1
th-e bids with Cfuief Trayl~r and WilHam Harris as soon as he get_s a chance to
look th~ bids over.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Mayor Harden reported that Carl Smalley of the Arkansas Inspection and ·Rating
Bureau has started checking the fire fighting equipment, water lines and maps
and will soon have a recommendation as to whether 'the fire \rating will be lowered
from sixth class to fifth class. All the ·fire fighting equiptnent has passed;
but he stated that tnayp•e one or two more firemen might have to be hired. Also
all the fire hydrants that he checked for flow were significanuly higher than
the last time he check them. He now has to take this informatl.on . and calculate
it to s -ee if it meets with the fifth class rate requirements.
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Alderman Honeycutt moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to accept and to file the
Fire Department report for September reflecting response to 1 general alarm and
five still alarms with estimated fire loss as $200.00. Motion approved by
voice v:ote.
STREET DEPARTMENT
Mayor Harden reported that the drainage problem in Sunnyside has been solved
and that the holes in the street may be fixed next week if the weather ho~ds and
nothing mo -re goes wrong (APT Construction had been closed by the 1Hr polution
people). He said the street departme~~ had been concentrating on replacing
street markers . that 'have ~een to~n doWn or mut'ilated.
SANITATION DEPARTMENT
'··.:.Mayor Harden stated that .the Corp .of Engineers is finally ready to make
their report on watershed on Bayou Mete and they had asked if he would prefer
the study to be presented at a public meeting or a council meeting. It was
the consensus that since this has been a problem for several years and that it
is one the people are vitally interested in, they would hold a public -hearing
so thai: everyone concerned may hear the report rather than have it given just
fo the Council. A meeting date is to be announced later.
'PLANNING COMMrSSION
Th,e minutes of the .'Jacksonville Planning Commission for the regular meeting of
October 6, 1970/were presented for study but as there were no recommendations,
no action was taken.
Mayor Harden presented a request that the children of Mrs. Ernest Jenkins be
allowed to move a mobile home on their . property at 700 West Trickey Lane so
that Mrs. Jenkins and her retarded son may be near them so they canwatch over
them ·as Mrs. Jenkins is an old)a~y una,ble to look af.ter herself and her son.
In discussion Alderman Honeycutt suggested that a committee be appointed to
check with the ne'ighbors to ascertain if they are' in favor of a mobile home
being placed in the area. Mayor Ilaqien appointed Alderman Ilill, Smith, Lehman
and Honeycutt to be on the committee. Alderman Alberson moved, seconded by
Alderman Smith to allow the zoning ordinance to be waiver to allow a' mobile home
at 700 West Trickey on a temporary basis if the committee reports favorably.
All voted aye. Alderman Lehman specified that if the trailer is al,lowed, and
should it not be used as a home for Mrs. Jenkins that it no -t be used as a rental
unit.
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
After discussion Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Alberson to allocate
from the unappropriated fund $6,500.00 for use by the Jacksonville Parks &
Recreation Department for the remainder of the· year 1970 as they have exceeded
the proposed budget. All voted in the affirmative. The appropriation is
needed due to costs arising over the uncertainty of expenses for the new
swimming pool, an under estimated utility budget and more participants in
the years park program than expected.
Dick Huck reported that the swimming pool has now closed down for the year and
now will make an overall appraisal of the pool area. Mayor Harden reported that
the swimming pool parking lot will probably be completedthis week, and that black
base will again be tried.
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October 15, 1970
Alderman Alberson moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to accept and to file the
ambulance report for September 1970 reflecting reeeipts as $902.50, disbursements
as $753.43 and leaving a balance of $300.12 with accounts receivable as $892.50.
Motion appvoed by voic.e vote.
Mayor Harden asked to b .e authorized to sign a lease ... purchase agreement with
Parking. Printing Company for a copy maching which costs approximately $1,945.0
payable $53.00 per month. After discussion, Alderman Honeycutt moved, seconded
by Alderman Smith to authorize Mayor Harden to sign a lease-purchase agreement
with Parking Printing Company for an A. B. Dick Copy Machine, said payments to
.. be made by the Water Company from Depreciation Fund. Motion approved by voice
' "vote~. It was agreed to give the copy machine now in use to the .Park & Recreation
Commission.
Ed Schmitt again complained about the culvert by his house and that Chestnut
Street has holes and needsblacktopped.
There being no further business to transact, it was moved and approved to adjourn
at s ·: 40 p.m.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
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COUNCIL MEETING
November 5, 1970
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The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, November 5, 1970, at
7:30 p.m. at MUnicipal Building for the regular meeting. Meeting was called to
order by Mayor Harden, presiding officer, and Prayer was led by Alderman Sorrells.
On Roll Call the following members were present as their names were called:
Aldermen: Sorrells, Honeycutt, Hill, Smith and Lehman; and the following were
absent: Alderman Alberson; 5 present, 1 absent; a quorum was declared. Others
present were Mayor Harden, City Clerk Avants; Tommy Bond, Con1ulting Engineer;
Fire Chief Schmitt; Street Supervisor Bill Oakley; Sanitation Supervisor,
Gerald Hamm; City Attorney, Ben Rice; 'Parks & Recreation Director, Dick Huck;
Water Department Bookkeeper, Bobbie Martin; and Dorothy Puckett.
Minutes of Regular Meeting of October 15, 1970 were presented for study and later
approval.
Corrections or additions to Minutes for regular meeting of October 1, 1970 were
the next order of business; after no corrections or additions were presented,
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to approve the Minutes as written
and presented. All voted in the affirmative.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
A proposal was given by Shelby B. (Buddy) Hackett and Floyd Shelton (Austin,
Texas) of Arkansas Cable Tele~ision, Inc.; proposing a cable .television system
be constructed in Jacksonville. The cost per customer per month to be $5.50 for
the first t.v. and $1.00 for each additional television. Installation charges:
first outlet per residence $19.95, additional outlets within the residence $7.50
each. Some of the features of the proposal are: Annual payment of $1,000 ·
to the city from the time the ordinance is passed and prior to construction.
Guaranteed annual income to the City of $2,500.00 after construction or 4 percent
of the gross receipts, whichever is greater. A local educational TV channel
available for use by the City government. A local FM channel for use by churches.
A local FM channel for use by schools. A local FM channel for use by civil
authorities. Free cable service to schools. Free cable service to fire stations,
etc. Maximum u~e of local labor and supplies. Special trial offer to subscribers.
It was the general consensus of the Council to look over the proposal and ordinance
and take it up again at the next Council Meeting, November 19, 1970. It was
pointed out that should this franchise be granted that it is not an exclusive
franchise.
WATER DEPARTMENT
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to accept the bank balances and
to approve for payment the current accounts payable in the sum of $4,858.86 of
the Jacksonville Water & Sewer Department. All voted aye.
Mayor Harden said the Water & Sewer Department's fiscal year ends November 30; and
that Brown & Rogers, C'PA, Auditing Firm, has about completed auditing th~' Water
books so this year their report should be received in December. Mayor Harden
further pointed out the Depreciation fund is slowly gaining and that both
"ditch witch" machines are worn out anq will need to be replaced soon.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
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The 'Police Dep _artment report for October reflected 277 cases brought befo·re the
Municipal Court and total cash from fin:es and forfeitures as $8,436~20. Alderman
Honeycutt moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that the October Police Report be
accepted and filed. Motion approved by voice vote. .
The U.s. Depa_rtment of Transport'ation, National Highway Safety Bureau has published
a manual entitle 11 Alcohol Safety Action Projects'' • According to the Arkansas
Public 'safety Program the Pulaski County area is ideal for one of these projects
using 100 percent federal funds. Mayor Harden stated that he has written the
Arkansas Public ·safety Program stating that the City of Jacksonville would help
in this project in any way possible.
Mayor Harden reported that in 1971 -100 percent funds might be available from
the Arkansas Commission on Crimi& Law Enforcement for use for a juvenil probation
officer.
Alderman Smi th moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to authorize three lieutenant
positions available in the Police Department for the year 1971, salaries to be
decided at a later date. Each lieutenant will be in charge of his shift. There
will also be four sergeants on the force. This will enable the .Civil Service
Commission .to give the required test. rhe three lieutenants would be in lieu of
an Assistant Chief. .All voted in the affirmative~ Alderman Hill said that estab-
lishing the positions of Lieutenants will give incentive to the department to do
a better job. . .
Some of the radio equipment to be purchased under the Ci-ime & Law Enforcement
Commission has been ordered, and some of the typewriters and other office equipment
has 'already been received.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
M~yor Harden reported that Controls C~mpany of Ame:dca has created a hazardoUs
condition for their employees by putting up a fence only about 15 feet from the
building which has only one gate that the employees can get out. In the event
of a fire the mass of people would not be able to go out the one gate fast
enough to avoid a possible disaster • Fire Chief Schmitt recommended that
Controls Company be asked to pnwide m0re exits for employees, that he recommended
the Company provide two more exits on the south side.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Sorrells to accept ang to file the
Fire D~partment report for October reflecting response to five general alarms
and four still alarms with estimated fire loss as $1,550.00. Motion approved
by voice vote.
Mayor Harden.reported that Carl Smalley of the Arkansas Inspection & Rating Bureau
stat~that Jacksonville can advance from Sixth Class to Fifth Class for fire
in~urance rating 'purposes provided:
1. That Loop Road be opened for traffic from Graham Road to State Highway 161.
2. That suitable standards be provided for promotion of officers and that an
assistant chief and two captains be provided.
3. That an additional fireman be secured to prove uniform response on first
alarm fires.
As of November 15, 1970 Johnny Bradley will start to work which will cover the
additional fireman to be secured.
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Mayor Harden announced that in effort to comply with the Fire Rating Bureau's "
recommendation calling for opening Loop Road, that he will consult Judge Mackey
for county · assistance in finishing the road, part of whic~ is within" the city
limits and part in the county.
It was announced that the Civil Service Commission will conduct a test on
Noverilher 16, 1970 for Captain, persons passing this . test will be eligible to take
the Assistant Chief test on December 7. Two Captains need to be appointed and one
Assistant Chief to comply with suitable standards for promotion.
After the recommendations are acted upon, the Bureau inspector will inspect all
buildings in the city to determine what the insurance rate will be, and Chief
Schmitt1mentioned it would be a good time for property owners to inspect their
places of business and eliminate any possible fire hazards.
STREET DEPARTMENT
Mayor Harden said he is anxious to open Loop Road but expressed reluctance to do
sci until the. railroad signal can be. obtained for the crossing • He said it was.
his understanding that the crossing signals were to have been installed by• now,.
but so far only warning signals have been erected at the crossing. ·rt was
decided to contact the county judge to see what he could do about the situation
and .. also to work· with the railroad comparty.
Mayor Harden reported some blacktopping
and Loop Road needs fixing, and placing
holes need patching.
SANI T.!\T I ON _DEPARTMENT
is 'being done, the intersection of Linda
seal coat ort Johnson Street and several
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Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to authorize city attorney Ben
Rice to take any legal action necessary to evict a "squatter", Vergil Earnest, .
f:r;om city property~-'He was the dump attendant that had' his trailer parked at,
the dump, but now that he ·no,longer works for· the city he has refused to move
his trailer off the property. All voted in the affirmative. Mayor Harden said
the man living at the dump originally had agreed to clean it up in return for
salvage rights on any of the refuse there, and in lieu of any salary, but he had
not cleaned it up, and is no longer working at the dump. · ·---· · ·. · -----
PlAN NI NG CO ~SSION
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to accept the Planning Commission's
recommendation that the petition filed by Ferman Crutchfield in regards to __
constructi~g a four unit apartment complex on Johnson and Tag Streets be denied.
All voted in the affir~~tive. Residents of the area-protested that the apartment
complex would affect property values, create a traffic hazard, artd open the door
for other commercial ventures.
Alderman Sorrells moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to accept the Planning
Commissions reconini.endation to rezone Beechwood Acres Sub-Division from R-0 to g_-4.
All voted· irt the affirmative. Beechwood Sub-Division lays ·to the southwe-st
r--side of Loop 'Road, ·arid ·is to· have 60 feet lots, primerly for mobile homes•
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Alderman Honeycutt moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to accept the Planning
Commissions recommendation to accept the preliminary and final plat of Bowen
Sub-Division. All voted in the affirmative. Bowen·sub-Division is outside
the city limits but within Pulaski County, ~ mile east of Southeastern on South
side of Graham Road.
Alderman Sorrells moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to accept the Planning
Commissions recommendation that the preliminary plat plan of Metropolitan
Commercial Estates Sub-Division be accepted. Mbtion approved by voice vote.
Metropolitan Sub-Division is at the south end of South James, on Trickey Hill
on south side by rail~oad tracks~
Upon recommendation of the Planning Commission a public hearing will be set·for
7:30p.m. on December .l, 1970 regarding a request for rezoning from R-1 to R-3,
Lots 1 through 6, Lots 11 and 12 of the replat of Block 17 of the original town
of Jacksonville. This is the old Hudson property and three lots behind the ~
house.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to accept the Planning Commission's
recommendation that the building plot plan 'of Auto Hobby Shops, Inc. be approved.
Motion approved by voice vote.
The Planning Commission recommended that a Public Hearing be set at 8:00 p.m.,
December 1, 1970 to consider a request by Quinn-Moore Realty Company for rezoning
of approximatly 190 acres for industrial use upon the condition that at that time
a development plan be submi.tted by the purchaser, and conditioned upon the
Planning Commission receiving proper legal description for notice to be published.
A Public Hearing is also set for 8:30 p.m., December 1, 1970 for the rezoning of
1.36 acres more or less from R-1 to R-3 on a petition from Cleo Cavender.
Alderman Smith mov~d, seconded
recommendation that the sketch
Motion approved by voice vote•
and South Eastern Avenue.
l'ARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
by Alderman Hill to accept the Planning Commission's
plat on Southern Acres Sub-Division be accepted.
Southern Acres is located at the corner .of Ray Road
Dick Huck reported that another check should be received this week from the State
Planning Commission on the federal matching funds for Pleasure Park in ·the sum
of approximately $13,000.
GENERAL
Alderman Sorrells moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to accept and to file the
ambulance re~ort for October 1970 reflecting receipts and Insurance claim as
$1,262.70 disbursements as $1,046.68 and leaving a.balance of $527.14 with
accounts receivable as $772.40. Motion approved by voice vote.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Sorrells that the City go on record
as opposing a rate increase for General Telephone Company and to instruct
City Attorney Rice to appear in behalf of the city at a public hearing 9:30
a.m., December 7, Justice Building, Little Rock, to protest a requested rate
increase by the General Telephone Company of the Southwest. Motion approved
by voice vote. The hearing will be held at the State Public Service Commission •. ,
General Telephone is seeking an unspecified rate increase for all its Arkansas
operations, and its exchange in Texarkana, Texas.
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There being no further business to transact, it was moved and approved to adjourn
at 9:35 p.m.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
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COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 19, 1970
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, November 19, 1970, at
7:30 p.m. at Municipal Building for the regular meeting. Meeting was called to
order by Mayor Harden, presiding officer, and Prayer was led by Alderman Sorr~lls.
On Roll Call the following members were present as their names were. _called;
Alderman Sorrells, Honeycutt, Hill, Smith and Lehman; and the following were
absent; Alderman Alberson; 5 present, 1 absent; a quorum_ was declared. Others
present were Mayor Harden; City Clerk Avants; Street Supervisor, Bill Oakley;
Sanitation Supervisor, Gerald Hannn; Water Supervisor, Elmer Hines; City Attorney,
Ben Rice; and Tonnny Bond, Consulting Engineer. Mayor Harden reported that he
and the Council had attended a meeting with the Hospital Connnission prior to the
Council Meeting.
Minutes of Regular Meeting of November 5, 1970 were presented for study and later
approval.
Corrections or additions to Minutes for regular meeting of October 15, 1970 were
the next order of business; after no corrections or additions were presented,
Alderman Sorrells moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to approve the Minutes as
written and presented. All voted in the affirmative.
GENERAL TELEPHONE
Mr. Harold Seals of the General Telephone Company of the Southwest appeared before
the Council to state the reasons why the General Telephone Company needs a rate
increase. He stated that since General Telephone and Southwestern States Telephone
merged about two years ago, progress has been steadily made. He said more people
have been assigned to the Jacksonville office to take care of Jacksonville needs.
There are now persons in Jacksonville ready to take care of any trouble calls
where in prior times the customers have had to go through Little Rock. He states
there has been a steadily decreasing amount of trouble calls. He further stated
that General Telephone is in the process of putting pressure in the cables which
prevents water from cutting out telephone service. The Telephone Division office
has now been moved to Jacksonville which will mean more persons moving to Jacksonville.
The telephone company is putting in~··new lines so that persons living in Jacksonville
may have 1 and 2 party lines rather than only the 4 party lines that were available
two years ago; also in the rural areas they are putting in new lines to make 4
party lines rather than 8 party lines available for the rural Jacksonvil·~e
residents. Direct Distance Dialing will be available January 1971. When asked
the amount of rate increase being asked for Mr. Seals stated that the rate is based
on 8 percent of the rate of return. Six percent is no longer enough as the company
is having to pay in excess of 9 percent on any loans that they have outstanding.
Mayor Harden then thanked Mr• Seals for presenting the re~sons for the rate increase,
but further stated that there are many persons in Jacksonville unhappy with the
present service (even though a lot of the trouble is due to up-dating equipment)
and he feels that there would have been no questions about the rate increase if the
company had been able to provide the service before asking for the rate increase.
WATER DEPARTMENT·
Alderman Sorrells moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to accept the bank balances
and to approve for payment the current accounts payable in the sum of $3,962.42 of
the Jacksonville Water & Sewer Department. All voted aye.
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NOVEMBERI,, 197 0
Mayor Harden said _ that at the new water well on Military Road, approximately 600 feet
of 8, inch line. needs to be laid f(t'Oin the new well to the existing· line and alos
a pump house needs to be constructed·. J:le said S & . S . Construction Company had
agreed to dig the trench, cover and install the pipe for $1.00 per foot, and to
construct the 12 x 14 foot house to protect the pumps (to be constructed from
concrete blocks with concrete floor and wood root)for $1,800.00 for a total of
approximately $2, 400.00. After discussion,· Alderman Hill moved, seconded by
Alderman Lehman to enter into contract wit lb. S & S Constru_ction Company to
construct a 12 · x 14 building to protect pumps' and to · install approximately 57 5
to 600 feet of City purchased pip~@ $1.00 per fobt, and $l,aoo.oo for con~truction
of building. Motion approved by voice vote.
Mayor Harden reported the auditing firm of R. M. Brown & Rogers has completed
the Water Company books up to the last three months, and· they should have the 1970
audit report ready sometime in December.
Mayor Harden said that at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 21, 1970 funeral service for
Charlie Dednam who has worked for the city approximat·ety 30 years will be held.·
The ser vices are to be held at Mt. Pisqah Chur<tp and seats will b'e reserved \':or
City Hall employees.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
It was reported that effective November 19, 1970 three new policemen have been
hired, James A. Bolls, Dewey J. Ward,_ 'and Kenneth E. Hannn. Kenneth Ha"mm ·ha:s been
hired under the matching funds of the Crime Corrimissi'on. Effective December 1, 1970
Ray McNary has be.en 'promoted to the rank of Sergeant.·
Mayor Harden said he would like for the Department heads to submit their requests
for the 197i budget, and that the Council would have several meeting's in December
to. cons i .der ·the 197'1 budget. ·
FIRE DEPARTMENT
The test for Captains was given on November 16, 1970; three persons passed and
are now eligible to ta~e the Assistant Chief test on December 7, 1970.
STREET DEPARTMENT
Mayor Harden reported that a letter was received from Judge Mackey in reply to his
let;ter concerning the . opening .of Loop Road. ·Judge Mackey stated that Mr. Morgan with
'the Road & Bridge Department will contact the mayor the first ·part of next week
concerq ing assis·t aJ1 ce. After considerable discussion, it was the general consensus
that if a.Ssi~tance is not giv:e on the road by the County that permission be given
Mayor Hard~n to proceed with opening the road by placing 2inch:to 4inches gravel
base a~ the crossing wh ~ch wouid he1p to break the speed,-·and to place large
stOR or yield signs and other signs alorig the ·road to warn there· is no safety
fa ctor a t the railroad crossing. It was f elt the road should be opened to comply
with the recommendations from Carl Smalley of the Arkansas Inspection & Rating
B~reau concerning the city obtaining a fifth class fire rating •. It is hoped that
by the' act1,1al opeid.ng . of the . road, that public. demand might cause the railroad
company to install guard rails at the crossing~
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Alderman Smith reported that several persons have asked if it could be possible to
have a patrol car or someone at the James Street overpass in the mornings when the
cheldren are going to school as at that time the traffic is quite heavy. Mayor
Harden said this matter would be checked out, and that possibly a guard will be
stationed there.
Mayor Harden reported that Harley Derrick has had considerable trouble in making
the drainage ditch from Central Avenue, but it is about completed now.
SANITATION DEPARTMENT
Mayor Harden reported that Vergil Earnest has moved his trailer off city property
at: the dump.
Further Mayor Harden stated that this week he had received two letters stating that
the Sanitation Department was doing a fine job. One state that he had lived in
several places, but the Sanitation Department in Jacksonville is the best of all
the towns that he has lived in.
Mayor Harden stated that at the Municipal League Convention that a resolution was
made as follows:
"The state should pay one-half the cost of providing and operating landfills and
incinerators to enable cities to comply with state imposed solid waste disposal
and open buring regulations. Some provisions must be made so that counties will
be enabled to provide and operate landfills and incineration for their citizens
located outside the corporate limits of cities and towns.
"To properly insure operation of solid waste processing and disposing facilities
and sewage tr reatment plants a continuing and well financed program of planning,
training and technical assistance must be made available to cities and counties of
the state.
PLANNING COMMISSION AND PARKS & RECREATIONG
The~e was nothing to rep~rt in the Planning Commission or Parks & Recreation.
GENERAL
Mayor Harden reported that the cable television proposal will not be discussed
at this meeting as several persons in Jacksonville are studying the ordinance.
Mayor Harden reported that Samuel Hoover, Manager of Magic Mart, requested that
a provision of Ordinance 25 be waived to allow Magic Mart to pay privilege tax
for only two months (Magic Mart opened for business in October) rather than six
months as the Ordinance states.; After discussion Alderman Sorrells moved that
Magic Mart pay the six months privilege ' tax 0f $421.,00. Aft·er a E).econd to the
motion was .called for three times, the Mayor declared the motion died for
lack of a second. After further discussion, Alderman Sorrells again moved that
Magic Mart be required to pay their six months privilege tax in the amoun#o£ $421.00
and Alderman Honeycutt seconded the motion. All voted in the affirmative.
There being no further business to transact,
8:45 p.m.
APPROVED:
Clerk
approve to adjourn at
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COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 3, 1970
T~e City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, December 3, 1970,
at 7:45 p.m. at Municipal Building for the regular meeting. Meeting was called
to order by Mayor Harden, presiding officer, and Prayer was led by Alderman
Sorrells. The meeting was 15 minutes late as the Jacksonville Christmas
parade was held at 6:30 and the Council participated in it.
On Roll Call the following members were present as their names were called:
Aldermen Sorrells, Honeycutt, Hill, Smith, Lehm~n, and Alberson; present 6,
absent 0, a quorum was declared. Others present were Mayor Harden; City Clerk
Avants; City Attorney, Ben Rice; Parks & Recreation Director, Dick Huck;
Police Chief, Myron Traylor; and Tommy Bond, Consulting Engineer.
Minutes of Regular meeting of November 19, 1970 were presented for study and
later approval.
Corrections or additions to Minutes for regular meeting of November 5, 1970
were the next order of business; after no corrections or additions were
presented, Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Alberson to approve the
Minutes as written and presented. All voted in the affirmative.
SENIOR CITIZENS
A delegation of members of the Senior Citizens' Leisure Club were present to
ask that a Housing Authority be created so the city could have a low rent
public apartment for the elderly. Mr. Thomas H. Alford was spokesman for the
group and said that members of the club visited North Little Rock's Heritage
House for the elderly, and was so impressed with the facility that they would
like a similar building for Jacksonville. He said there are some elderly
persons who are trying to servive on only social security who need a place to
live commensurate with their income. H~. s.aid before any plans can be made,
an Ordinance creating a Housing AuthoritY ··must .be passed, and thereafter,
this group will work with the Federal Government. He said that after a
Housing Authority is created, the government will conduct a feasibility study.
After discussion in which Mrs. Flossie Herrod, Mrs. Peggie Jones, Mr. William
, Cramer, Mr. & Mrs. Waymack and Mr. Cliff Schneider, all members of the Leisure
Club corroborated Mr. Alford's request, Mayor Harden noted that the Council had
voted prior to this to take preliminary steps toward the formation of a
Housing Authority; and he assured the delegation that this matter will be
considered after January 1, 1971. He said that a Housing Authority is needed
not only to facilitate. projects for the elderly, but also low cost housing projects
for the general public.
Tommy Dupree presented a proposed Resolution that would allow private developers
to build federally subsidized rental units in the city. He explained the
Resolution would allow private development of low cost housing with 90% Federal
loan and a 6% private profit. The Resolution would allow public development,
whereby a group would ·sponsor the housing, get a 100% Federal loan, and have
a Housing Authority appointed ~anager; only the public form of . development
would require creation of a housing authority. The general consensus was to
defer action on the Resolution to a la~er Council Meeting.
WATER DEPARTMENT
Aldermart Sorrells, moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt
balances and to approve for payment the current accounts
$6,432.09 of the Jacksonville Water & Sewer Department.
to accept the bank
payable in the sum of
All voted aye.
COUNCIL MEETING
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DECEMBER 3, 1970
Mayor Harden .stated that he had received 2 bids for the electrical wiring of the
pump at the new water well, they are as follows:
J. B. Henderson Electric Company $ 1,505.00
Conrade Electric Company · $ 1,39 4 .0 0
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to accept the $1,394~00 low
bid and to award the contract to Conrade Electric Company for the work. All voted aye.
Mayor H13:rden mentioned that consideration should be g iven toward increasing the cost
of setting meters. He said the prilce of $60.00 ·for i nstallation; does not cover
the costs now as the meter and parts now costs $66;93 wh ich does not include labor.
The Council was then givEn a report of overtime worked by the Water Company employees
which reflects that Charlie .'Dednam had a total of 80 hours overtime. The Water
Department does not no rma lly pay for overt ime , ther efo re, Alderman Alberso n mo v e d
seconded by Alderman Sm ith to authorize t he \-T ater Comp any t o i ssue a check to .
Mrs. Dednam for the 80 h ours or one-half month of ov e r time worked by Mr. De dnam .
All voted in the affirmative. It was decided to i nvi te Mrs. De dnam to the n ext
Council Meeting and present this check.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Aldermanl Honeycutt that the Police Report · for
November be accepted and filed. It reflectes 258 cases brought before the
Municipal Court with fines and forfeitures as $9,183.90. Motion approved by
voice vote.
Mayor Harden reported that the new police car has been received.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Alderman Alberson mov ed, seconded by Alderman Hill to accept and to file the Fire
Depa rtme nt report f o r Nov emb er reflecting response to 2 general alaJ'·111s and 8 still
ala nps with estimated fir e loss as $2,000.00. Motion approved by voice vote •.
The Assistant Fire Chief test will be given next Monday evening, December 7, 1970
at Municipal Building.
STREET DEPARTMENT
Mayor Harden reported that the county is putting some gravel on Loop Road and today
the city is laying some asphalt at the railroad crossing, but not between the tracks
as no railread representative is present. The Mayor stated that they will put some
signs up but don't know if they will remain there or not, as the mayor reported later
in the Council Meeting that. for the past two or three months that the street signs
around Jacksonville have been disappearing.
Tommy Bond reported that the ditch at the Jackson Square shopping center was not
being constructed according to the plans submitted to the . chy .but that he had
contacted the superintendent and instructed him that it has to be built . acco r ding
to the plans submitted t? the city. ·
Alderman Lehman stated that several persons on Sam Crook Road stated they don't
feel there is enough gravel on their road for this winter; Mayor Harden stated
that the street department will watch the road this winter ·and keep it graveled
and graded so the road can settle.
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SANITATION DEPARTMENT
PLANNING COMMISSION
COUNCIL MEETING
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DECEMBER 3, 1970
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to accept the Planning Commissions
recommendation to rezone from R-1 to R-3 Lots 1 through 6, Lots 11 and 12 of the
replat of·Block 17 of the original town of Jacksonville (the old Hudson property).
All voted in the affirmative.
Alderman Sorrells moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to accept the Planning
Commissions recommendation to approve the request from Shelby-Capps to allow a
waiver of 15 feet side yard in the construction of his proposed furniture outlet
at 208 East Main Street. The building would still be 40 feet from Main Street,
but would be within 6 feet of his property line on the East side. All voted in
the affirmative.
Mr. T. P. White, Chairman of the Planning Commission recormnended and it was agreed
that a committee be appointed to arbitrate the points of difference and make
recommendations to the Planning Commission on the rezoning of the Hendrix College
property.
Alderman Alberson moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to accept the Planning
Commissions recommendation to approve the rezoning of 1.36 acres more or less
from R-1 to R-3 on a petition from Cleo Cavender. Motion approved by Voice
vote. This property lays behind the Cavender's home.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Aldetman' Smith to accept the Planning Commissions
recommendation to approve the preliminary plat of Southern Acres Sub-Division.
The Planning Commission recommended that <,.a public hearing be set for 8:00 p.m.
January 4 for the consideration of the petition from Southern Acres Sub-division
to rezone to C-2 property on the corrter of Ray Road and Southeastern.
The Planning Commission recommended that 'a public hearing be set for 8:30
p.m. on January 4, 1971 for the consideration of the petition of the Northgate
Commercial Sub-division to rezone from C-3 to R-3. Northgate Commercial
Sub-division is located north of the Bayou Meto Cemetary.
Alderman Honeycutt move,;!, seconded by Alderman Smith to accept the Planning
Commissiohs recommendation to approve a preliminary plat (with portion therein
marked final) of Phase IV,· Heraldry Marior, provided a commitment letter providing
for street improvements and utilities on the lots in question is received f~om
Worthen Bank and Trust Company and a letter of intent is received from the owner
of the property. All voted in the affirmativ~.
·'· A request from Tommy Dupree asking the adoption of a certain resolution approving
participation by local housing owners in the £ederal rent supplement program
was presented to the council. It was the general consensus of the council to
take the resolution under consideration until the next council meeting.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Sorrells to honor a request from
Mr. Melvin Coleman to allow a mobil home to be placed on his property at 108
Laurel Street to be used by his mother-in-law who is old and unable to care
for herself. Alderman Smith stipulated that if the mother-in•law should happen
to die or to move away, the trailer is not to be used as a rental unit. All
vote in the affirmative.
PARKS & RECREATION
COUNCIL MEETING
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December 3, 1970
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An attendance report for 1970 was presented showing approximately 36,500 participants
in the Jacksonville Parks & Recreation facilities.
Dick Huck reported that there might be a possibility of rece~v~ng approximately
$2,800 funds from the United Fund for 1971 to be used ·for a program for elderly
persons, if the city can get an independent agency to manage it.
GENERAL
Alderman Lehman moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to aecept and to file the
ambulance report for November 1970 reflecting receipts and voided checks as ·$988.05
disbursements as $732.81 and leaving a balance of $782.38 with acc0unts receivable as
$870.65. Motion approved by voice vote.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to allow the Boys Club to construct
a 76 1 x 175 1 building on the back side of Firemans Park, the building is to have a
concrete floor and steel construction and will face North onto Graham Road. All
voted in the affirmative.
Ben Ric reported that the Public Service Commission stated that probably the entire
day of 7 December will be devoted ·to hearing the General Telephone Company's
reasons for wanting a rate increase, and that those against it would not be heard
until ?Ometime in January.
Mayor Harden reported that several nights within the next couple of weeks the Council
will meet to discuss the 1971 budget, the first meeting to be Monday, December 7.
There being no further business to transact, it was moved and approved to adjourn
at 9:45 p.m. -
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COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 17, 1970
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, December 17, 1970 at
7:30p.m. at Municipal Building for the regular meeting. Meeting was called to
order by Mayor Harden, presiding officer, and Prayer was led by Rev. Johnson, ,
Pastor of ·Mt. Pisqah Church.
On Roll Gall the following members were present as their names were called:
Aldermen Sorrells, Honeycutt, Hill, Smith, Lehman, and Alberson; present 6, absent 0,
a quorum was declared. Others present were Mayor Harden; City Clerk Avants; Water
Supervisor, Elmer Hines; City Attorney, Ben Rice; ·parks: & Recreation Director,
Dick Huck; Tommy Bond, Consulting Engineer; Street Supervisor, Bill Oakley; and
Police Chief, Myron Traylor.
RESOLUTION OF RESP ECT
A poem written by Virginia Moss in fond memory of Charlie Dednam, Water Department
Maintenance Supervisor, deceased, November 13, 1970 was read by Mrs. Moss.
In further tribute, Mayor Harden read a Resolution of Respect signed by the
Aldermen, City Clerk and Mayor.
The poem, Eesolution of Respect, and a check for the overtime that Mr. Dednam
has worked was presented to Mrs~ Ardell Dednam.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES
Minutes of Regular meeting of December 3, 1970 were presented for study and later
approval.
Corrections or additions to Minutes for regular meeting of November 19, 1970 were
the next order of business; after no corrections or additions were presented,
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Alberson to approve the Minutes as written
and presented. All voted in the affirmative.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION-CABLE TELEVISION
Mr. Les Mattingly and Mr. Dan Bartell of Williamson & Mattingly Attorneys at Law,
representing Midwest Video Corporation, presented a requ~st on behalf of their
Clients ·for a cable television system franchise in Jacksonville. They stated
Midwest has $30,000,000 in assets and is not a subsidiary. Mr. Mattingly said
he could determine only $300 in assets for Arkansas C~ble Television and ~peculated
the Company may later want to sell its franchises. (Arkansas Cable Television presented
a franchise proposal on November 5, wn ich is under advisement.) Midwest Video
Corporatiqn proposes to pay the city 2% of its gross income monthly, payments to
begin after the operation begins. He said he anticipated FCC would declare that
any amount greater than 2% was illegal. He said Midwest operates 10 systems in
4 states.
In rebuttal; Floyd Shelton, director of Franchise Communications Properties, said
his parent company stood behind the Arkansas company and his Company is not in the
business of "peddling" ·franchises. He said Connnunications operated 40 systems in
6 states.
After discussion, Alderman Alberson moved, seconded by Alderman ijill and all
members voted in the affirmative to take both proposals under advisement until
after the first of the year.
CITIZENS
COUNCIL MEETING
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DECEMBER 17, 1970
Mr. F rank Fo rd was the s pok e s man f or a delegation of citizens fr om Fulton Street.
He stated tha t f or the pas t 5 or 6 y ears the y have been trying to obtain Natural
ga s on Ful t o n S treet, b u t the Ark an sas Louisiana Gas Company will not lay the
lines . Mayo r Ha rden s tated that the City Council would check into why the gas
co mp a ny wi l l not lay t he l i ne s a s t hey would gain about 5 or 6 customers.
WATER DEPARTMENT
Alderman Sorrells moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to accept the bank balances
and to approve for payment the current accounts payable in the sum of $3,777.61
of the Jacksonville Water & Sewer Department. All voted aye.
It was the g eneral consensus of the City Council to pay the Water Company bills
only one t im e a month unless there is a discount applicable, then it can be paid
and later a dded to the list to be okayed.
Alderman Alberson moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to read a RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING CLASSIFICATION AND MONTHLY SALARY OF THE JACKSONVILLE WATER AND SEWER
DEPARTMENT ·FOR THE FISCAL YEAR DECEMBER 1, 1970; TO DECE MBE R 1, 1971.' ROLL CALL
and the following voted aye: Aldermen: Alberson; Hill, Honeycutt, Sorrells, Smith
and Lehman, 6 ayes, no nays. RESOLUTION read in its entirety by Mayor Harden.
Alderman Sorrells moved, seconded by Alderma n Alberson that the RESOLUTION be .
apQroved and adopted this 17th day of Dec emb er 1970. ROLL CALL and the following
voted aye: Aldermen: Alberson, Hill, Sorrells, Smith, Honeycutt, and Lehman. ·
RESOLUTION APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERE D 1 1 3 - 7 0
Alderman Alberson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to purchase a Burroughs billing
machine like the one presently in use in the Billing Department. The cost to be
$5,540.00 less discount of $554.00 and less trade in on the old machine for a
total cost of $4,320.17. All voted aye.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Alderman Alberson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to read a RESOLUTION APPROVING
A WAGE SCHEDULE FOR EMPLOYEES IN THE FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS: ROLL GALL and
the following voted aye: Aldermen Alberson, Hill, Hon eycutt, So rr ells, Smith and
Lehman, 6 ayes and no nays. RES OLUT ION read in its ent i rety by· May or Ha r d~n;
Alderman Hill moved, seconded b y Ald erman Smith that the RES O~U ~ION Be app~oved
and adopted this 17th day of December 1970. ~OLL CALL and ,ttJ.e f,o llowing ·voted
aye: Aldermen: Alberson, Hill, Sorrells, Smith, Hon .eycut+f:, G~nd L~hman . . _, . . ~
RESOLUTION APPROVED AND ADOPTEB aND NUMBERED 1 1 4 - 7 0
Next Mayor Harden presented a diagram e9taQlishing a chain of command for the
Police Department which is as follows: Police Chief, ·then Police Chief Assistant
(called Captain), 2 Lieutenants, 5 Sergeants, 9 Patrolmen, 3 Radio operators,
1 Stenographer-Matron, and 1 ·cu·rk Gener al Office, making a total of 23 persons
in the Police Department.. Alderman Alberson moved, seconded by Alderman Sorrells
to make this diagram an integral part of RESOLUTION NUMBER 114-70. All voted in
the affirmative.
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
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DECEMBER 17, 1970
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Mayor Harden stated that Wilbur Smart has been appointed to the rank of Assistant
Fire Chief, and Bob Elliott and Frank Ainsworth have been appointed Captains,
effective January 1, ·1971.
STREET DEPARTMENT
SANITATION DEPARTMENT
PLANNING COMMISSION
Tommy Dupree asked about the Resolution he presented concerning low rent housing,
and Mayor Harden stated that it is still under advisement until after the first
of the year. ,
PARKS & RECREATION
GENERAL
Ben Rice, City Attorney, stated that General Telephone Company has presented their
request to the Public Service Commission for the rate increase and the attorneys
have cross examined. Texarkana, the largest city in General Telephone Service, has
joined Jacksonville as opposing the rate increase presently pending before the
Public Service Commission. The Public Service Commission will meet January 13,
14, and 15 to allow persom opposed to the rate increa~ to give · their testimony.
Mr. Rice suggested that we have a meeting prior to that time for all those persons
who are having trouble with their· telephone service so they c;:an present the complaints
to the Public Service Commission.
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUIXiET FOR THE YEAR OF 1971; MAKING AN APPRO~RIATION F.OR
THE OPERATIONS OF. THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF · THE CITY GOVERNMENT FOR THE PURCHASE
OF MATERIALS, SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES; PROVIDING fOR AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES, was introduced.
Alderman Alberson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that Ordinance be placed on
FIRST READING·. ROLL CALL and the fol).owing voted aye: Aldermen Alberson, Hill,
Lehman, Smith, Honeycutt, and Sorrells; 6 ayes no nays. MOTION APPROyEp, ORDINANCE
READ FOR FIRST TIME BY MAYOR HARDEN. Alderman Sorrells moved, seconded by Alderman
Smith that Ordinance be accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: and the following
voted aye' Aldermen Alberson, Lehman, Smith, Hill, Sorrells, and Honeycutt.
ORDINANCE ACCEPTED'ON FIRST READING.
Alderman Hill, seconded· by Alderman Honeycutt , moved to suspend the rules and
place Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye: Aldermen
Alberson, Hill, Sorrells, Lehman, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative
vote~ and no negative votes. Whereupon, the Mayor read Ordinance for SECOND TIME.'
Alderman Hill, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt, moved.to further suspend the rules
and place Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted
aye: Aldermen Sorrells, Honeycutt, Smith, Lehman, Hill, and Alberson. Motion
received 6 affirmative votes and no negative votes; whereupon Mayor read Ordinance
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for THIRD AND FINAL TIME. Aldermen Hill, seconded by Alderman Smith, moved
that Ordinance be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye:
Aldermen Alberson, Hill, Smith, Sorrells, Lehman, and Honeycutt; 6 ayes no nays.
Alderman Alberson moved seconded by Alderman Honeycutt that emergency clause be
approved and adopted. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye: Aldermen Alberson,
Sorrells, Smith, Hill, Honeycutt, and Lehman.
ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 231
this 17th day of December 1970.
Mayor Harden re-appointed Mr. John N. Rich as City Treasurer for a term of 4
years~ said term beginning January 1, 1971. Alderman Sorrell s mov ed, seconded
by Alderman Smith to ratify the Mayor's re-appointment of Mr. John N. Rich,
City Treasurer for a term of 4 years. All voted in the affirmativ e.
Mayor Harden reported that inauguration ceremonies for City Officials will be
held at Municipal Building at 10:00 a.m., January 1, 1971 by Judge John Jernigan.
The Christmas party for City Employees will be Friday, December 18, 1970.
Everyone is invited.
RESOLUTION OF ESTEEM
Mayor Harden 'presented a Resolution of Esteem to Leon Sorrells for his 9 years
of service as an Alderman for the City of Jacksonville.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to allow Alderman Sorrells
to take his chair and name plate with him as he retires from his position.
All voted in the affirmative.
Mayor Harden, Flay Avants, and all the Aldermen conunended Alderman Sorrells on his
service as Alder man. Alderman Sorrells stated that he had enjoyed working with
all the City Officials, and that they are all truly dedicated.
The next Council Meeting will be January 7, 1971.
There being no further business to transact, it was moved and approved to adjourn
at 9:10p.m.
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