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1974ll L l JACKSONVILLE CITY OFFICIAL 1974 MAYOR CITY CLERK CITY ATTORNEY CITY TREASURER MUNICIPAL JUDGE ALDERMEN WARD 1, POSITION 1 PRECINCT 211 WARD 1, POSITION 2 PRECINCT 211 WARD 2, POSITION 1 PRECINCT 212 WARD 2, POSITION 2 PRECINCT 212 WARD 3, POSITION 1 PRECINCT 213, 214 WARD 3, POSITION 2 PRECINCT 213, 214 John H. Harden 309 Vine Street 982-2430 Flay B. Avants 813 North Gray 982-8108 Ben E. Rice 1515 Southeastern Ave. 982-8335 Noel L. Webb 300 So. Oak 982-1347 Reed Williamson 1105 Southeastern Ave. 982-2288 Richard L. Adair, Jr. 201 Pearl 982-8887 Robert G. Hill 413 Neal 982-2910 W. R. "BILL" LEHMAN 511 South Oak St. 982-2642 Larry Wilson 511 South Highway 161 982-~ 5''8s-q HARRY K. DOUGHERTY 801 Gregory 982-5859 OSCO HONEYCUTT 500 West Brewer 982-2343 I. ORDINANCE INDEX f ORDINANCE NUMBER 303---ADOPTED JANUARY 10, 1974 Page 5. l_ "An ordinance adjusting the 1973 appropriated budget, by departments, amending Ordinance No. 238 to eight hundred thirty-seven thousand, seven hundred seventy hundred seventy dollars($.837,770.00) (General Fund) and three hundred ninety-five thousand, nine hundred eighty dollars($395,980.00) in the Street Department; declaring an emergency and for other purposes." ORDINANCE NUMBER 303-A---ADOPTED JANUARY 17, 1974 Page 11. "An ordinance fixing and imposing an additional assessment to be paid the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas by Arkansas Louisiana Gas Company and the method of payment thereof, declaring an emergency and for other purposes." ORDINANCE NUMBER 304---ADOPTED JANUARY 17, 1974 Page 12. "An ordinance fixing and imposing an additional assessment to be paid the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas by General Telephone ompany of the Southwest and the method of payment thereof, declaring an emergency and for other purposes." ORDINANCE NUMBER 305---ADOPTED JANUARY 17, 1974 Page 13. "An ordinance fixing and imposing the aggregate amount of fees, charges and special taxes to be paid the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas by Arkansas Power & Light Company and the method of payment therof, and for other purposes." ORDINANCE NUMBER 306---ADOPTED JANUARY 17, 1974 Page 14. "An ordinance adopting a budget for the year of 1974 making an ap- propriation and authorization for expenditures, for the operation 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." ORDINANCE NUMBER 307---ADOPTED FEBRUARY 7, 1974 Page 24. "An ordinance requiring approval by the City Council of projects undertaken by the Street Department of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas, which will cost in excess of $1,000.00; prescribing other matters relating thereto and declaring an emergency." ORDINANCE NUMBER 308---ADOPTED FEBRUARY 7, 1974 Page 22. "An ordinance requiring the establishment of a budget for the op- eration of the Waterwork and Sewer Departments of the City of Jack- sonville, Arkansas prescribing other matters relating thereto and declaring an emergency." ORDINANCE NUMBER 309---ADOPTED FEBRUARY 21, 1974 Page 30. "An ordinance amending No. 43 and 195 to provide for an increase in Water Meter Deposits; declaring an emergency and for other purposes." ORDINANCE NUMBER 310---ADOPTED MARCH 21, 1974 Page 48. "An ordinance closing and abandoning an unnamed street lying wholly within the NW~ of the NW~ of Section 25, Township 3 North, Range 11 West Pulaski County, Arkansas; declaring and emergency and for all other purposes." ORDINANCE NUMBER 311---ADOPTED APRIL 4, 1974 Page 58. "An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 201 and Ordinance No. 233 of the City of Jacksonville, providing for the allowance of Alliminum Romex Wiring to be used in structures covered by the ordinance declaring an emergency and for all other purposes." ORDINANCE NUMBER 312---ADOPTED MAY 23, 1974 Page 93. "An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 9, creating a Fire Department and for other purposes ... ORDINANCE NUMBER 313---ADOPTED MAY 23, 1974 Page 94. 11 An ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 5, 43, 108 A, 149, 195, 211, and 309, amending Ordinance No. 268 and for other purposes." ORDINANCE NUMBER 314---ADOPTED MAY 23, 1974 Page 95. 11 An ordinance repealing the following ordinances and sections of ordinances: Ordinance No. 6; Ordinance No. 24, Section 7; Ordinance No. 135, Section 12; Ordinance No. 157, Sections 5, 8, 9(D): Or- dinance No. 139, Section 3; Ordinance No. 102; Amendment 1 to Ordinance No. 208, Section 3; Ordinance No. 150, Section 6(E); Ordinance No. 15, Section 2; Ordinance No. 133, Section 2; Ordinance No. 85, Section 2; Ordinance No. 16, Sections 1, 2, 6, 7; Ordinance No. 13, Section 2; Ordinance No. 19; Ordinance No. 4; Ordinance No. 137, Section 4; Ordinance No. 266, Section 2; Ordinance No. 17, Sections 2,3; Amendment 1, Ordinance No. 43; Ordinance No. 119; Ordinance No. 190, Section 7; Ordinance No. 144, Section 3; Ordinance No. 10; Ordinance No. 20; All of Ordinance No. 159 except Section 3; All of ordinance No. 218 except Section 3; Ordinance No. 252, Section 6; Ordinance No. 31; Ordinance No. 105, except Section 2; Ordinance No. 32; Ordinance No. 36; Ordinance No. 57; Ordinance No. 109; Ordinance No. 134; Declaring an emergency and for other purposes." ORDINANCE NUMBER 315---ADOPTED MAY 23, 1974 Page 96. 11 An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 58 and for other purposes." ORDINANCE NUMBER 316---ADOPTED MAY 23, 1974 Page 96. "An ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 114 and continuing the existence of a Civil Service Commission and for other purposes." ORDINANCE NUMBER 317---ADOPTED MAY 23, 1974 Page 97. "An ordinance amending Ordinances No. 129 and Ordinance No. 25, Amendment 4, and for other purposes." ORDINANCE NUMBER 318---ADOPTED MAY 23, 1974 Page 98. "An ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 145, amending Ordinance No. 297, providing for the disposition of abandoned vehicles and for other purposes." ORDINANCE NUMBER 319---ADOPTED MAY23, 1974 Page 99. "An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 189 and for other purposes." ORDINANCE NUMBER 320---ADOPTED MAY 23, 1974 Page 100. "An ordinance having for its purpose the enactment of Criminal Laws for the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas." L ORDINANCE NUMBER 321---ADOPTED MAY 23, 1974 Page 101. "An ordinance providing for special meetings of the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas; declaring an emergency and for other purposes." ORDINANCE NUMBER 322---ADOPTED MAY 23, 1974 Page 101. "An ordinance of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas, providing for the definitions applicable generally to ordinances of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas and providing for rules of construction for the ordinances of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas." ORDINANCE NUMBER 323---ADOPTED MAY 23, 1974 Page 102. "An ordinance of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas adopting a general penalty and for other purposes." ORDINANCE NUMBER 324---ADOPTED MAY 24, 1974 Page 103. "An ordinance granting a right of entry to authorized City Officials for the inspection of buildings and premises for the enforcement of the provisions of the ordinances of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas." ORDINANCK.NIIMBER :::32§--~ADOPTED MAY ·.23, l!9 74 ·P~ge 104. "An ordinance establishing an annual privilege license tax for various businesses, occupations and professions within the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas; providing for the amount thereof; and for other purposes." ORDINANCE NUMBER 326---ADOPTED MAY 26, 1974 Page 104. "An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 150, declaring an emergency, and for all other purposes." ORDINANCE NUMBER 327---ADOPTED JUNE 6, 1974 Page 111. "An ordinance reclassifying various properties in the City of Jackson- ville, Arkansas; Amending Ordinance Nos. 213 and 238 of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas; Declaring an emergency and for other purposes." ORDINANCE NUMBER 328--DENIED AUGUST 15, 1974 Page 150. ORDINANCE NUMBER 329---ADOPTED AUGUST 15, 1974 Page 150. "An Ordinance for the purpose of levying five mills, one-half mill, one-half mill, and five mills, totaling eleven mills tax against per- sonal 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 1974; For the purpose of effecting certification to theCounty Clerk of Pulaski County of the tax levied; Prescribing other matters pertaining there- to; and declaring an emergency. ORDINANCE NUMBER 330---DENIED OCTOBER 3, 1974 Page 175. "An ordinance prohibiting city employees from working for private contractors who are performing work for the City, and establishing Method of payment for services performed by private contractors: Prescribing other matters thereto and declaring and emergency." ORDINANCE NUMBER 331---ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 19, 1974 Page 166. "An ordinance approving and accepting the annexation to the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas, of certain lands located in NE~, NE~ Se. 27, S~, Ne~ sec 27, SE~, NW~, sec. 27, s~ sec. 27, T-3-N, R-11-W, Pulaski County, Arkansas." ORDINANCE NUMBERED 332---ADOPTED OCTOBER 3, 1974 Page 177. "An ordinance reclassifying various properties in the City of Jackson- ville, Arkansas; amending ordinance nos. 213 and 238 of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas; declaring an emergency and for other purposes." ORDINANCE NUMBERED 333---ADOPTED NOVEMBER 7, 1974 Page 192. " An Ordinance repealing and midifying the following ordinances and sections of ordinances: Ordinance No. 49, Ordinance No. 23, Ordinance No. 26, Ordinance No. 71, and Ordinance No. 67; Declar- ing an emergency and for other purposes." ORDINANCE NUMBERED 334---ADOPTED DECEMBER 5, 1974 Page 302. "An Ordinance reclassifying various properties in the City of Jack- sonville, Arkansas; Amending Ordinance Nos. 213 and 238 of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas; declaring an emergency and for other pur- poses." ORDINANCE NUMBERED 335---ADOPTED DECEMBER 19, 1974 Page 313. "An Ordinance adjusting the 1974 appropriated budget, by depart- ments, amending Ordinance No. 306 to Nine Hundred Seventy-Four Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-ight and No/100 Dollars (974,885.00) General Fund , and Five Hundred Forty-Eight Thousand and Eight Hun- dred Dollars (548,800.00) in Street Department. Declaring an emergency and for other purposes." ORDINANCE NUMBERED 336---ADOPTED DECEMBER 19, 1974 Page 312. "An Ordinance amending section 6A of Ordinance No. 201, providing for reciprocity for out of town electrical contractors; declaring an emergency and for all other purposes." ORDINANCE NUMBERED 337---ADOPTED DECEMBER 19, 1974 Page 314 "An Ordinance authorizing the Jacksonville Police Department to allow Mayor John Harden to keep as his separate property the .357 chrome plated pistol issued by the Jacksonville Police Department; declaring an emergency and for other purposes." I . RESOLUTION INDEX RESOLUTION .NUMBER 136-74---ADOPTED JANUARY 17, 1974 Page 9. "A resolution authorizing classification and monthly salary of the Jacksonville Water and Sewer Departments for the fiscal year December 1, 1974 to December 1, 1974." RESOLUTION NUMBER 137-74---ADOPTED JANUARY 10, 1974 Page 6. "Whereas, a budget has not yet been adopted for fiscal year 1974, and it is necessary to provide available finances for the operation of the City of Jacksonville." RESOLUTION NUMBER 138-74---ADOPTED FEBRUARY 7, 1974 Page 26. "Therefore, be it resolves, that it believes the City Council of Jack- sonville hereby declares that it believes that the proposed rate in- crease is unjustified in its size and magnitude. That while conceding that some rate increase may be justified. The Council states that any increase should be lower then that proposed by Arkla Gas: and rather than have an increase which will become effective immediately, said rate increase should occur gradually over a period of the two weeks or three years." RESOLUTION NUMBER 139-74---ADOPTED MAY 16, 1974 Page 87. "A resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to make applica- tion for LEAA Funds for an Emergency Ward for wayward young people: To contract with a private corporation of such a home: To appropriate money for such a home on certain conditions: and for other purposes." RESOLUTION NUMBER 140-74---ADOPTED MAY 16, 1974 Page 89. "A resolution designating the Central Criminal Justice Planning Coun- cil as the Regional Criminal Justice Planning Agency charged with the duty of planning for the City of Jacksonville in compliance with the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Acts of 1968 or Succession Legislation passed by the United States Congress: and for other pur- poses." RESOLUTION NUMBER 141-74---ADOPTED JUNE 20, 1974 Page 123. "A resolution approving application of the provisions of Section 23 of the United States Housing Act of 1937, as amended, to locality." RESOLUTION NUMBER 142-74---ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 19, 1974 Page 162. "Whereas, the City of Jacksonville deems it necessary and proper to apply for a Federal Grant under The Federal Water Pollution Control .Act Amendments of 1972, Public Law 92-500, and the rules and regula- tions pursuant thereto." RESOLUTION NUMBER 143-74---ADOPTED DECEMBER 5, 1974 Page 300. "A resolution authorizing the Jacksonville Police Department to allow Captain Emmett Lee Tucker to keep as his separate property the .357 service revolver issued by the Police Department; declaring an emergency and for other purposes." J. AGENDA JANUARY 10, 1974 PRAYER ROLL CALL PRESENTATION OF MINUTES CORRECTIONS AND/OR ADDITIONS TO THE MINUTES WATER DEPARTMENT FIRE DEPARTMENT POLICE DEPARTMENT PARKS AND RECREATION GENERAL ADJOURNMENT Regular Meeting-December 20, 1973 Regular Meeting-December 6, 1973 Commission on Land Purchases Elevated Tank-T.R. Bond Sewer Infiltration-T.R. Bond Water Rates-Jerry Flanders Fire Chief's Report Monthly Report Annual Report Appropriate $202.50, Grant 72-364L $ 10,000 Appropriation Discussion-Dick Huck Increase in Taxi Fares Ordinance #303 Travel & Expense Money-Beautification Ambulance -Authorization for Mayor to receipt and dis- burse, General, Street, Bond & Trust Funds, or/and any and all other funds in connection with the City of Jacksonville, until such time as a 1974 operating budget has been a- dopted by the City Council, documenting de- posits and disbursements of such finds, and operating in an economical and systematic manner. I 1 COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 10, 1974 MUNICIPAL BUILDING 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, January 10, 1974 at 7:30p.m. in the Municipal Building. The meeting was called to order by 3 , Mayor Harden, presiding officer, and the invocation was given by Reverend Andy Kerr Pastor of the Second Baptist Church. (The regular meeting of January 3, 1974 was postponed due to inclement weather.) On ROLL CALL the following members were present as their names were called, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt, 5 present, l absent; a quorum was declared. Alderman Dougherty was absent. Others present were Mayor Harden; Clerk Avants; Ben Rice, City Attorney; Tommy Bond, Consulting Engineer; Chief Brickell of the Police Department; Jack Livengood, Police Com- munity Relations Officer; Elmer Hines, Water Superintendent; Freeda Pierce, Chief Cashier; Billie Wright, Billing Clerk; Ophelia Blasingame, Beautification Director; Gerald Hamm, Sanitation Supervisor; Bill Oakley, Street Supervisor; Dick Huck, Park Director and Al Spek, Assistant Park Director. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES The minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 20, 1973 were presented for study and later approval. CORRECTIONS AND/OR ADDITIONS TO THE MINUTES Corrections or additions to the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of December 6, 1973 was the next order of business. Alderman Wilson asked that a correction be made in the motion recorded in the minutes of this meeting under Drainage in the first paragraph which was not complete concerning the tile of inadequate size placed in Mr. James Canifield's yard in the Oakhurst Addition. He stated the motion further included a request that Mayor Harden report back to the Council after requesting Mr. Canfield remove the tile, and if the tile is not removed, that the Council take some action against Mr. Canfield. Attorney Rice reported he had contacted Mr. Canfield about this matter and that he stated he would not remove the tile until the United States Supreme Court ordered him to do so. Alderman Honeycutt moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to accept the minutes as written and presented with the above correction noted. All voted in the affirmative. WATER DEPARTMENT Mayor Harden stated a commission on land sales and sites is due on the following: l) 13.48 acres from Southern Investment Company 2) 5 well sites in Lonoke County 3) 3 well sites in Lonoke County Alderman Wilson stated that while he is in favor of paying Bill Moore this commission, he felt that payment should be withheld until the suit against the city in Lonoke County is settled. After discussion in which Attorney Rice reminded him that the city has an agreement and commitment with Mr. Moore to perform the services , Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to appropriate $9,360.00 from the construction fund to make payment to Bill Moore for commission on land and well site acquisition, but to . withold $510.00 of this amount until sale is complete. Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair and Honeycutt 4. COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 2 JANUARY 10, 1974 voted aye; and Alderman Wilson voted nay. Motion Carried. Tommy Bond reported the contractor for the elevated water tank stated there is a steel shortage and metioned the possibility that the city might revise the dimension of the structure, change the diameter and make it closer to a ball type , thus using less steel, that it would cost less but did not indicate the dif- ference in cost. It was the consensus of the council that Mr. Bond hear his proposal but unless significant savings can be obtained, to proceed with the original design. Tommy Bond and Bob Brewer, Lab Technician, presented a proposed plan for reducing sewer infiltration. Mr. Bond stated the project would include the following 3 phases at the approximate cost: Phase I prepare information concerning location, size and general condition of sanitary sewers (20 working days) Estimated cost $6,000 to $8,000 Phase 11 Develop plan for making repairs to obvious lufil L:t:ation points 2 months Estimated cost $15,050.00 Phase III Detailed inspections and repair major sources of infiltration 2 years and 8 months Estimated cost $135,300.00 The total project would take approximately 3 years to complete at an approximate cost of $158,350.00. After discussion, it was the consensus to take the proposal under advisement. Mayor Harden stated Mr. Jerry Flanders is making a study in which he is analyzing the cost to produce water and sewer for the city and will present his studies at a later Council Meeting. Ben Rice, City Attorney, stated Mr. Flanders services will cost approximately $1,500.00 including travel and miscellaneous expenses; and that he has employed an expert hydrologist to assist him in the Lonoke County lawsuit now pending against the city, at a cost of $1,250.00 plus incidental expense. FIRE DEPARTMENT Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to accept and file the Fire Department report for December, which reflects 4 general alarms and 12 still alarms with an estimated fire loss as $3,350.00. All voted in the affirmative. POLICE DEPARTMENT Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to accept and file the Police Annual Report for 1973 and the report for December 1973 which reflects 322 cases brought before the Municipal Court with total cash fees, fines, forfeitures and other payments as $8,581.59. All voted in the affirmative. Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to appropriate $202.50 for the city's matching portion of travel expenses for Grant 72 364L, (Probation Officer Jacksonville/Sherwood) with the ARkansas Commission on Crime and Law Enforcement. All voted in the affirmative. PARK AND RECREATION COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 3 JANUARY 10, 1974 Mayor Harden stated the Park and Recreation Commission has been operating in a deficit the remainder of 1973. He requested the council appropriate $10,000.00 from General Fund to Park and Recreation Commission to begin operating for 1974. Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to appropriate $10,000.00 from the General Fund with the stipulation that the appropriation will apply to the portion set aside for the Park and Recreation in the 1974 Budget. All voted in the affirmative. GENERAL Mr. Lee A. Edwards, owner of the Jacksonville Transportation Company requested that an increase in taxi fares be approved. He stated the increase would be 75¢ for the first zone and 25¢ for each zone thereafter. Alderman Wilson questioned whether an ordinance should be drawn listing the rates. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Adair to approve the request to increase taxi fares, with the stipulation that the company provides a zoning map and i~n ord- inance is necessary setting out the rates that one will be prepared and pre- sented. All voted in the affirmative. Mayor Harden presented "AN ORDINANCE ADJUSTING THE 1973 APPROPRIATED BUDGET, BY DEPARTMENTS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 283 TO EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY-SEVEN THOUSAND, SEVEN HUNDRED SEVENTY DOLLARS ($837,770.00) (GENERAL FUND) AND THREE HUNDRED NINETY-FIVE THOUSAND, NINE HUNDRED EIGHTY DOLLARS ($395,980.00) IN STREET DEPARTMENT; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES." was introduced. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Adair that the Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes, motion approved. Ordinance read for FIRST TIME by Mayor Harden. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Adair that the Ordinance be accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Adair to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt. Motion recieved 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes; whereupon Mayor Harden read the Ordinance for SECOND TIME. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Adair to further suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt. Motion recieved 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes whereupon Mayor Harden read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Adair that the Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt. Motion received 5 affirmative votes, and 0 negative votes. Motion carried. s::. . - 6. COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 4 JANUARY 10, 1974 Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Adair that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt, 5 ayes, 0 nays. ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 3 0 3 this lOth day of JANUARY 1974. Mayor Harden stated $300.00 was appropriated in the 1973 Budget for travel expenses for Ophelia Blasingame in the Beautification Department, provided a car would be furnished. ·The car was not furnished and an additional $900.00 was issued to cover car and other expenses. Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to approve $900.00 expenditure for the car and other expenses for the Beautification Director for 1973. All voted ·in the affirmative. Mayor Harden presented a request from Jerry Hughes owner of the Jacksonville Ambulance Service to re-finance the ambulance in order to lower payments. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Adair to table the request until the next meeting, so that the matter can have further study. Motion approved by vocie vote. Mayor Harden stated that it is necessary that he receive authorization to receive and disburse General, Street , Bonds & Trust Funds, or/and any and all other funds in connection with the City of Jacksonville until such time as a 1974 operating budget has been adopted by the City Council. It was questioned by the aldermen whether some form of an ordinance must be prepared to issue such authorization. Ben Rice stated a Resolution could be prepared and legally accepted. The alderman reuqested that Ben Rice draw up a Resolution, and Attorney Rice complied with the request. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to read the following Resolution: "WHEREAS, A BUDGET HAS NOT YET BEEN ADOPTED FOR FISCAL YEAR 1974, AND IT IS NECESSARY TO PROVIDE EVAILABLE FINANCES FOR THE OPERATION OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE,'S ayes, Read by Rice~lderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that the RESOLUTION be approved and adopted this lOth day of JANUARY 1974. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt, and the following voted nay, none. RESOLUTION APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 1 3 1 -7 4 ,,,\ MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS Ma yor Harden sta t ed a Budget Meeting is to be held Monday at 12:00 noon in the Council Chambers. He also reminded the alderman to meet at City Hall at 8:30a.m., Wednesday, January 16th, 1974 to attend the court hearing at Lonoke County Court house concerning well sites be constructed in Lonoke County. 1974. ( AGENDA January 17, 1974 I l PRAYER 1 ROLL CALL PRESENTATION OF MINUTES CORRECTIONS AND/OR ADDITIONS TO THE MINUTES WATER DEPARTMENT STREET DEPARTMENT PLANNING COMMISSION GENERAL Regular Meeting-January 10, 1974 Regular Meeting-December 20, 1973 Cash Receipts & Disbursements Accounts Payable Resolution #136-74 Oakhurst Drainage-W.R. "Bill" Lehman Bids-Harold Street Minutes-Regular Meeting Reappointments T.P. White Johnny Wright Daisy Olson Vacancy Lewis Edrington Gordon Tubbs Ordinance #303-Ark-La Gas Co. Ordinance #304-General Telephone Co. Ordinance #305-Ark. Power & Light Co. Ordinance #306-Budget Insurance Bids Ambulance Report MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS AND STATE OF CITY ADDRESS ADJOURNMENT COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 1?~ 19?4 MUNICIPAL BUILDING ?:30 p.m. to 9:15p.m. The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday~ January 1?~ 19?4~ at ?:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building. n~e meeting was called to order by Mayor Harden~ presiding officer and the invocation was given by Alderman Honeycutt. On ROLL CALL the following membe1~s were present as their nmnes were caUed" AldePmen: Hill~ Dougherty~ Lehman!) Adair!) Wilson and Honeycutt; 6 present!) 0 absent!) a quorum was declared. Others present were Mayor Harden; Clerk Avants; Ben Rice!) City Attorney; Robert Batton!) Deputy City Attorney; Tommy Bond!) Consulting Engineer; Elmer Hines!) Water Department Supervisor; Robbie Martin!) . Water Department Bookkeeper and Gerald Hamm!J Sanitation Supervisor. PRESEN!MTION OF MINUTES The minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 10!) 19?4 were presented for study and later approval. CORRECTIONS AND/OR ADDITIONS TO THE MINUTES Correction or additions to the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 20!) 19?3 were the next order of business. After no corrections or additions were presented!) Alderman Honeycutt moved!) seconded by Alderman Wilson that the Minutes stand approved as written and presented. All voted in the affirmative. WATER DEPARTMENT Alderman Adair moved!) seconded by Alderman Hill to approve for payment the current accounts payable in the sum of $8!)8?6.84 for the Jacksonville Water Department and $5!)390.19 for the Jacksonville Sewer Department. All voted in the affirmative. Alderman Hill moved~ seconded by Alde1~an Dougherty to read!) '~ RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CLASSIFICATION AND MONTHLY SALARY OF THE JACKSONVILLE WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR DECEMBER 1!) 19?3 TO DECEMBER 1!) 19?4." ROLL CALL and the following voted aye!) Aldermen: Hill~ Dougherty!) Lehman!) Adair3 Wilson and Honeycutt!) 6 ayes!) 0 nays. MOTION APPROVED. Mayor Harden read the Resolution in its entirety. Alderman Wilson moved!) seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to approve and adopt RESOLUTION NUMBER 1 3 6 -? 4 this 1? th day of JANUARY 19?4. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye!) Aldermen: Hill!) Dougherty~ Lehman~ Adiar~ Wilson and Honeycutt. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Harden reported on the lawsuit pending in Lonoke County~ and stated he understood the Judge took the case under advisement for 50 days. Mayor Harden commended City Attorney Rice and his associate~ Robert Batton for the splendid work they did on this case. STREET DEPARTMENT Alderman Lehman mentioned that Mr. Canfield has not removed the drainage tile on Oakhurst Street at his residence. He stated the city should try legal action to remove the tile!) as it interferes with surrounding neighbors. Captain Ken McClear of 1304 Oakhurst~ stated that as a result of the tile being placed in the ditch~ that water backs up in his yard and sewer and 'j, COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 2 JANUARY 1?~ 19?4 that adjoining neighbors are affected also. Alderman Wilson stated he felt that Mr. Canfield should bear the expense of installing the new tile of adequate size and feU that the city should make an effort to have him do this. City Atto'!'ney Rice stated he feU that whether the city enteJ•s into the matter is discretionary~ but that he feU the matter is a dispute beti.Jeen two people and for the city to enter into the matter would set a bad pre- cedent. He also stated it was his understanding that a suit has been filed in this matter by the residents against M~. Canfield. After discussion Mayor Harden appointed a committee of Aldermen Lehman~ Chairman~ Dougherty and City Attorney Rice to study the drainage problem in this area and report to the Council at the next meeting. The following bids for the Harold Street Drainage Project were presented: HARLEY DERRICK NORTHGATE PLUMBING $1?~?81.25 $20~461.85 ALTERNATE 1 ALTERNATE 1 Tommy Bond stated the bids were opened January 14~ 1974 at 10:00 a.m.. He stated the bids were higher than the estimate on the project due to increase in unit prices. He stated Harley Derrick submitted the low bid. Mayor Harden mentioned bid bonds were not received with the bids~ thereupon~ Alderman Adair moved~ seconded by Alderman Wilson to reject the bids on Harold Street Drainage due to bid bonds not being submitted by the bidders. All voted in the affirmative. PLANNING COMMISSION The Planning Commission's Minutes of January 8~ 19?4 were read and the following action was taken upon their recommendations: Alderman Adair moved~ seconded by Alderman Lehman to accept the final plat of Section 5~ Northwood Acres Subdivision subject to the following specifications: accepting the building permits already issued and all lots only on Seneca St. until further requirements are met by the contractors to adhere to the City Ordinance. AU voted in the affirmative. Alderman Ad~ir moved~ seconded by Alderman Dougherty to accept the final plat of Lot ?9 on.Zy , Tara Mount Addition and to hold the ·rest of the lots until further development is made . A l Z voted in the affirmative. Alderman Adair moved~ seconded by Alderman Hill to accept Mayor Harden's recommendations to re-appoint '1'. P. White~ Johnny Wright and Daisy Olson for ano ·ther term of 3 years aU expiring January 1~ 19?? and appoint Lewis Edrington to serve the unexpired term of James Pace on the Planning Cownission. AZl voted in the affirmative. GENERAL THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES WERE PRESENTED BEFORE THE COUNCIL CONTINUED ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES: I I I . COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 3 JANUARY 17~ 1974 Alderman Hill moved seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to introduce an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND IMPOSING AN ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT TO BE PAID THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE~ ARKANSAS BY ARKANSAS LOUISIANA GAS COMPANY AND THE METHOD OF PAYMENT THEREOF~ DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES., 11 and Alderman Adair read the Ordinance in full. Alderman Wilson~ seconded by Alderman Hill~ moved that the rule requiring the reading of an ordinance in full on three different days be suspended and that the ordinance be placed on its second reading. The Mayor put the question on the adoption of the motion and the roU being called~ the following voted aye~ Aldermen: Hill~ Dougherty~ Adair~ Wilson and Honeycutt~ and the following voted nay~ Alderman Lehman. Thereupon the Mayor declared that at least two-thirds of all members of the Council having voted in favor of the motion to suspend the rule~ the motion was carried and the rule suspended. The ordinance was then read for the Second time by Mayor Harden. Alderman Hill~ seconded by Alderman Honeycutt then moved that the rule requiring the reading of an ordinance in full on three different days be further suspnded and that the ordinance be placed on its third reading. Mayor put the question on the adoption of the motion and the roll being the following voted aye~ Aldermen: Hill~ Dougherty~ Adair~ Wilson and Honeycutt and the following voted nay~ Alderman Lehman. The called The Mayor declared that at least two-thirds of all members elected to the Council having voted in favor of the motion to suspend the rule~ the motion was carried and the rule suspended. The Ordinance was then read for the third and final time by Mayor Harden. Alderman Hill~ seconded by Alderman Adair~ moved that the ordinance be adopted. The question was put by the Mayor on the adoption of the motion and the roll being called~ the following voted aye~ Aldermen: Hill~ Dougherty~ Adair~ Wilson and Honeycutt~ and the following voted nay~ Alderman Lehman. Alderman Hill~ seconded by Alderman Honeycutt moved that Section 3~ the EMERGENCY CLAUSE~ be adopted~ and on roll call the following voted aye~ Aldermen: Hill~ Dougherty~ Adair~ Wilson and Honeycutt and the following voted nay~ Alderman Lehman. ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 3 0 3 -A this 17th day of JANUARY 1974. Alderman Wilson moved~ seconded by Alderman Hill to introduce an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND IMPOSING AN ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT TO BE PAID THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE~ ARKANSAS BY GENERAL TELEPHONE COMPANY OF THE SOUTHWEST AND THE METHOND OF PAYMENT THEREOF~ DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES~" and Alderman Wilson read the Ordinance in full. IL l ').. COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 4 JANUARY 17~ 1974 Alderman Hill~ seconded by Alderman Honeycutt~ moved that the rule requ~r~ng the reading of an ordinance in full on three different days be suspended and that the ordinance be place on if.s second reading. The Mayor put the question on the adoption of the motion and the roll being called~ the following voted aye~ Aldermen: Hill~ Dougherty~ Adair~ Wilson and Honeycutt and the following voted nay~ Alderman Lehman. Thereupon the Mayor declared that at least two-thirds of all members of the Council having voted in favor of the motion to suspend the rule~ the motion was carried and the rule suspended. The ordinance was then read for the Second time by Mayor Harden. Alderman Hill~ seconded by Alderman Adair then moved that the rule requiring the reading of an ordinance in full on three different days be further suspended and that the ordinance be placed on its third reading. The Mayor put the question on the adoption of the motion and the roll being called the following voted aye~ Aldermen: Hill~ Dougherty~ Adair~ Wilson and Honeycutt and the following voted nay~ Alderman Lehman. The Mayor declared that at least two-thirds of all members elected to the Council having voted in favor of the motion to suspend the rule~ the motion was carried and the rule suspended. The Ordinance was then read for the third and final time by Mayor Harden. Alderman Hill~ seconded by Alderman Honeycutt~ moved that the ordinance be adopted. The question was put by the Mayor on the adoption of the motion and the roll being called~ the following voted aye~ Aldermen: H-ill~ Dougherty~ Adair~ Wilson and Honeycutt~ and the following voted nay~ Alderman Lehman. ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 3 0 4 this 17th day of JANUARY 1974. Alderman Wilson moved~ seconded by Alderman Dougherty to introduce and ordinance entitled: '~N ORDINANCE FIXING AND IMPOSING THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF FEES~ CHARGES AND SPECIAL TAXES TO BE PAID THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE~ ARKANSAS BY ARKANSAS POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY AND THE METHOD OF PAYMENT THEREOF~ AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES~" and Alderman Adair read the Ordinance in full. Alderman Wilson~ seconded by Alderman Honeycutt moved that the rule requ~r~ng the reading of an ordinance in full on three different days be suspended and that the ordinance be placed on its second reading. The Mayor put the question on the adoption of the motion and the roll being called~ the following voted aye~ Aldermen: Hill~ Dougherty~ Adair~ Wilson and Honeycutt and the following voted nay~ Alderman Lehman. Thereupon the Mayor declared that at least two-thirds of all members of the Council having voted in favor of the motion to suspend the rule~ the motion was carried and the rule suspended. The ordinance was then read for the Second time by Mayor Harden. __ j COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 5 JANUARY 1 ?~ 19?4 A~derman Hi~~~ seconded by A~derman Honeycutt then moved that the ru~e requ~r~ng the reading of an ordinance in fu~~ on three different days be further suspended and that the ordinance be p~aced on its third reading. The Mayor put the question on the adoption of the motion and the ro~~ being ca~~ed the fo~~owing voted aye~ A~dermen: Hi~~, Dougherty~ Adair~ Wi~son and Honeycutt and the fo~~owing voted nay, A~derman Lehman. The Mayor dec~ared that at ~east two-thirds of a~~ members e~ected to the Counci~ having voted in favor of the motion to suspend the ru~e, the motion was carried and the ru~e suspended. The Ordinance was then read for the third and fina~ time by A~derman Wi~son. A~derman Hi~~, seconded by A~derman Dougherty~ moved that the ordinance be adopted. The question was put by the Mayor on the adoption of the motion and the ro~~ being ca~~ed, the fo~~owing voted aye, A~dermen: Hi~~, Dougherty, Adair, Wi~son and Honeycutt and the fo~~owing voted nay, A~derman Lehman. A~derman Hill, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt moved that Section 4, the emergency c~ause, be adopted, and on ro~l cal~ the fo~lowing voted aye, Aldermen: Hi~l~ Dougherty~ Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt and the fo~~owing voted nay, Alderman Lehman. ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 3 0 5 this 1? th day of JANUARY 19?4. "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE YEAR OF I Cf? 4 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION AND AUTHORIZATION FOR EXPENDITURES~ FOR THE OPERATION 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. A~derman Hi~~ moved, seconded by A~derman Honeycutt that the Ordinance be p~aced on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the fol~owing voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty~ Lehman~ Adair~ Wilson and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes; motion approved. Ordinance read for FIRST TIME BY Mayor Harden. Alderman Wilson move, seconded by A~derman Hi~~ that the Ordinance be accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the fo~~owing voted aye, A~dermen: Hi~l~ Dougherty~ Lehman~ Adiar, Wilson and Honeycutt~ 6 ayes~ 0 nays. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING. A~derman Hill moved, seconded by A~derman Honeycutt to suspend the ru~es and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the fol~owing voted aye, A~dermen: Hi~~~ Dougherty, Lehman~ Adair~ Wi~son and Honeycutt . Motion reciev~6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes; whereupon Mayor Harden read the Ordinance for SECOND TIME. Alderman Hill moved~ seconded by A~derman Lehman to further suspend the ru~es and p~ace the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL and the 13. COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 6 JA~WARY 1?, 1974 following voted aye~ Aldermen: Hill~ Dougherty~ Lehman~ Adair~ Wilson and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes whereupon Mayor Harden read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME. Alderman Adair moved~ seconded by Alderman Wilson that the Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye~ Aldermen: Hill~ Dougherty~ Lehman~ Adair~ Wilson and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. Motion Carried. Alderman Adair moved~ seconded by Alderman Wilson that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye~ Aldermen: Hill~ Dougherty~ Lehman~ Adair~ Wilson and Honeycutt~ 6 aye~ 0 nays. ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 3 0 6 this 17th day of JANUARY 1974. Mr. H. L. Leftwich~ Division Manager of Arkansas Power and Light~ made a short talk protesting the increase~ and said the company realizes the city need additional revenues~ but did not feel increasing the franchise fee is the way to accomplish this~ as the utility must pass the increase on to the customer~ thereby causing the company to re-adjust their rates~ bill and collect the tax for the city. Mayor Harden presented the following bids for 10/25/5 liability insurance covering all city vehicles: McELHANON INSURANCE AGENCY TOWN & COUNTRY INSURANCE BROWNE & ASSOCIATES }~RM & HOME INSURANCE $4~033.00 $3~ 543.00 $4~728.00 $6~276.00 Trans American Ho'us ton General Granite State Houston General Alderman Dougherty moved~ seconded by Alderman Hill to accept the bid from Town & Country Insurance Agency for liability insurance coverage on city owned vehicles at the rate of $3~543.00. All voted in the affirmative. Alderman Wilson moved~ seconded by Alderman Hill to accept the Ambulanc Report for the month of December 1973 reflecting~ Collections as $560.50~ Disbursements as $376.00 and Accounts Receivable as $5~239.25. All voted in the affirmative. MAYOR 1 S ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Harden presented· the State of the City Address. He stated he feU there was no need to discuss the finances of the city because a constant study has been made of this item during the preparation of the Budget for 19?4. He reported the city has gained a reserve from the tax collected for refunding the General Obligation Refunding andDevelopment Bonds~ to pay $50~000.00 in inverse order. Alderman Adair moved~ seconded by Alderman Lehman to authorize the payment of $50~000.00 on the General Olbigation Refunding and Development Bonds in inverse order due February 2~ 1974. All voted in the affirmative. COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 7 JANUARY 17~ 1974 Mayor Harden called attention to the condition at Main Street and Marshall Road and criticized the political action committee of the Chamber of Commerce for stalling plans to have the Highway Department improve the intersection. He pointed out 25 accidents occurred at this intersection in 1972 and 15 occurred in 19?3. He said the Highway Department had been ready to act on this matter until the committee asked it to study another plan. He also mentioned the Vandenburg intersection as having numerous accidents and high property damages~ in which nothing has been accomplished to alleviate the condition. He also mentioned that nothing had been heard from the Highway Department in regard to an entrance ramp from Quince Hill Road to the Freeway. Mayor Harden recommended that the Street Construction and drainage work be given top priority and stated he would like to see more unity on the council in 1974. Mayor Harden reported that several allegations concerning the Police Department have been made to his office~ and after checking on the matters~ he felt there is some basis for further investigation. He announced that he is contacting Colonel Bill Miller of the State Police Department to insitute an investigation of the allegations made against the Police Department. He stated any information concerning the investigation must be made by Colonel Miller. It was the consensus of the council to hold the annual Street meeting to discuss recomme1~ations for the Street and drainage Projects for 1974~ and the date was tenativety set for February 14~ 1974. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the council on motion of Alderman Hill~ seconded by Alderman Wilson and by the consent of all members present to adjourn until the next regular council meeting to be held February 7~ 1974 in the Council Chambers. All voted in the affirmative. ATTEST: FL~h CLERK CURRENT ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Water , Jan. 1974 Arkansas Electric Company Batesville White Lime Div. Bill's Auto Parts $ 269.89 Arkansaw Meter Repair & Supply 603.54 Barg Steel Co. Inc. Double "R" Florist Goodsell Welding & Iron Works Hollis & Company 682.50 85.19 56.50 38.63 123.55 29.23 Batesville Truck Line B & S Rental Co. Inc. City Lumber Company General Pipe & Supply W.W. Grainger Inc. Ivan Holloway Ser. Co. Inc. 300.00 37.09 215.39 Co. 250.80 16.07 150.92 Jacksonville Gulf Station (Pd) Jax Starter & Gen Rebuilders Jacksonville Gas & Plumbing Mobil Oil 65.94 Jax Starter & Gen. Rebuilders ( Pd) 30.00 O.B. Repair Paces Department Stores S & S Construction Paul Sleeker Machine Shop Waterworks Ser. Co. Williams Gulf Ser. Aclin Ford Co. Inc. Conrade Electric Co. Inc. Ivy Hall Garage 0 .B. Repair 25.80 James Bros, 12.50 Kwik Shop Amer (Paid) 2,305.39 Mobil Oil (Paid) 17.87 Pitney Bowes 5.13 Rockwell 352.57 Jim's Mobil Service 41.20 Vaughan Tire Co. 25.00 Red Walkers Radiator Ser. 73.40 TOTAL SEWER DEPT. $ 4,087.48 537.96 2.53 81.78 Curtin Scientific Co. W.W. Grainger Inc. Hamilton's Garage Oxford Chemicals TOTAL Some of the Water & Sewer bills will be paid with a Water Dept. writing two checks. An analysis will be made of these payments each month and a Sewer Dept. check will be written to reimburse $ 275.55 7.60 2,143.94 27.81 58.83 405.00 102.81 41.20 8,876. 84 8.32 85.59 17.09 569.44 __.,..--........:::3~9 0 .19 17. fq, AGENDA Februa~, 7, 1974 PRAYER ROLL CALL PRESENTATION OF MINUTES CORRECTIONS AND/OR ADDITIONS TO THE MINUTES WATER DEPARTMENT FIRE DEPARTMENT POLICE DEPARTMENT SANITATION DEPARTMENT STREET DEPARTMENT PARKS & RECREATION GENERAL MA.YOR. Is ANNOUNCEME:NTS ADJOURNEMNT Regular Meeting-Janua~ 17,1974 Regular Meeting-Janua~ 10,1974 Acceptance of Lift Station-North Jacksonville Extension of Sanita~ Sewer Line--Tommy Bond Sewer Infiltration,Phase 1--Alderman Doughert,y Land Purchase Financing--Southern Investment Co. Ordinance 308-Budget for Operating Water & Sewer Dpt. Outside Water Connect ion--Ted Freeman rr II rr --w. c. Rogers Annual Report Fire Cheifs Report Dismissal of Julis Miller from Volunteer Fire Dept. Monthly Report Quarter~ Report App. $6oo.oo from G/Fd.---Uniform Allowance App. $507.00 from LEEA for Grant 72-405 Financing Oakhurst Drainage Project--Mayor Ordinance 307 Street Signs for N. First--Alderman Wilson Grant 72-405 Oakhurst DrainageACimmittee Report--Alderman Lehman Drainage, Jacks Bayou--Alderman Dougherty Drainage, 1513 Ke~ton--Alderman Honeycutt ReS()lution 138-74 COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY ?, 19?4 MUNICIPAL BUILDING ?:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m . The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday~ February ?, 19?4 at ?:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Harden, presiding officer, and the invocation was given by Alderman Honeycutt. On ROLL CALL the following members were present as their names were called, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt; 6 present~ 0 absent, a quorum was declared. Others present were Mayor Harden, Clerk Avants, Ben Rice, City Attorney; Jerrel Fielder of Bond Consulting Engineer; Elmer Williams, City Inspector; Gerald Hamm, Sanitation Supervisor and Ophelia Blasingame, Beautification Director. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES The minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 1?, 19?4 were presented for study and later approval. CORRECTIONS AND/OR ADDITIONS TO THE MINUTES Correction or additions to the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 10, 19?4 were the next order of business. After no corrections or additions were presented, Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt that the Minutes stand approved as written and presented. All voted in the affirmative. WATER DEPARTMENT Mayor Harden presented a let·ter from the Jacksonville Development Company Inc., relinquishing their right and interest in the lift station located at T .P. White Drive and Northeastern Avenue in Northwood Acres Addition, and agree to forfeit any future tie-on connection fees for this lift stations as provided in Resolution 90-66. It was pointed out that when this lift station was constructed that it was to service about 300 families and now has 491 on it, and if the area grows~ it will be necessary to have another lift station, which costs approximately 10 to 13 thousand · dollars. It was :suggested that the lift station could probably be made adequate now by installing one p~p , which would cost approximately $2,000.00. Alderman Dougherty moved seconded by Alderman Lehman to accept the title to the lift station and maintenance of certain sewer lines into the city and authorize Bobby Brewer and Tommy Bond to study the area serviced by the lift station and makde a report of what is needed at the next council meeting. All voted in the affirmative. Jerrel Fielder, of Bond Consulting Engineers stated the Gene Wilson Trailer Court and Mr. Monroe Thompson requested to tie-on to a sewer extension at property purchased by Harold GWatney for the new Chevrolet building, due to the fact that asphalt and reconstruction work is in progress on the parking lot and the line will be covered. It was stated a sewer line had been laid on North Bailey to the F1?eeway to service the area on the left side of North Bailey and failed to connect the three lots on the right side of Bailey Street. Several recommendations were made to extend the sewer line from North Bailey to T.P. White DRive if no objections were presented by the property ownernrs in that area. Mayor Harden appointed Alderman Honeycutt, Chairman~ Alderman Dougherty and Bobby Brewer to study the area in question and draw up recommendations to extend the sewer line in that area. and report back to the council at the next regular council meeting. ~I. COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 2 FEBRUARY ?., 19?4 Alderman Dougher~J presented Phase I of Sewer Infiltration. He stated a city map should be prepared with the following informa·t1:on included on the map: 1/ Update sewer dis ·l;r-ibutions on base maps, 2/ Identify the exact loca·tions of aU ma.-(1; holes and assign eaeh a number ., 3/ make a list of aU vis·ible in- filtY'ations ., 4/ Zi t manhol-e defieienc·ies and 5/ obseY've the flow from one manhole ·to another . Alde!'man Dougherty stated the purpose of this phase is necessru~y towo:rd the elimination of infiltrat·ion of water into our sewer• system., and w-ill enabZe sewer superintendent to estimate ·the time., money and means neces a1~ to eliminate ·the visible infiltration and lines that need to be rodded out. He stated it would take app:r•oximai;ely thirty to fifty days to complete this phase a approximate cost of $6 .,000 to $8.,000. Alderman Dougherty further stated the rodding equipment would cost approximately $6.,500.00. Al-derman Wilson moved., seeonded by Alderman Hill to proceed with Phase I of the Sewer Infiltration Project.,secure specifications and advertise for bids and purchase rodding equipment for the project. All voted in the affirmative. Alderman Adaii.? move., seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to authorize payment in the amount of $6 _, 400 .00 per year., pl-us acerued interest at 8% in 10 installments beginn·ing December 1, 19?3., as evidenced by and installment note ·in the sum of $64 .,000 .00 dated November 30 ., 19?3., for the 13 acre of land located at Ray and Southeastern, to Southern Investment Conpany ., to be paid from Jacksonville Water and Sewer Revenue and Operating Funds . Several-. uggestions were I'ecommended for the use of the extra Land., includ-ing eUing the land or const""L'ucting a park and baU field for the :t>esidents in that area . AU voted in the affirtnative to authorize the payment of the 13 acres in the manner above stated., to be paid from Revenue & operating Funds of the Water Company and take the matter of land usage under advisement. "AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A BUDGET FOR THE OPERATION OF THE WATERWORK AND SEWER DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 11 was introduced. The table was open to discussion. It was the gneral-consensus of the aldermen that a guideline should be prepared for the Water Company to follow . It was stated the deficit in the Water Company could po sibly have been averted if a budget had been in use for the Water Department . After considerabl-e discussion pertaining to -the advantages and disadvantages of the bude·t;, Alderman WiZ.so-a move ., seconded by A'lde:t>man Dougherty that the Ordinance be pZaae on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the foUowing voted aye., Aldermen : Doughe1~ty , Lehman., Adair, Wilson arid Honeycutt and the foUolJing voted nay Alderman Hill. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 1 negative votes., moU .. on approved. Ordinance read for first time by Mayor Harden. Alder•man Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Dougherty that the Ordinance be accepted on l!'IRST READING. ROLL CALL and the foU.owing voted aye, Aldermen : Doughei'ty., Lehman ., Adair_, Wilson and Honeycutt and the following voted nay Alderman Hill. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING. Al-derman Wil-son moved., seconded by Alderman Dougherty ·to suspend the rule s and place the Ordinance on SKCOND RE'ADING . ROLL CALL and the foZZowing voted aye, Aldermen : Dougherty ., Lehman, Adair, Wilsen and Honeycutt and the following voted naye Alderman Hill.. Motion :t>eceived 5 aff~rmative votes 1 negative vote; COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 3 FEBRUARY 7, 1974 whereupon Mayor Harden read the Ordinance for SECOND TIME. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Adair to further suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL RADING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:,, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt and the following voted nay Alderman Hill. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes whereupon Mayor Harden read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Adair that the Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Dougherty, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt and the following voted naye Alderman Hill. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 1 negative vote. MOTION CARRIED. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Dougherty that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Dougherty, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt and the following voted nay Alderman Hill. ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 3 0 8 this 7th day of FEBRUARY 1974. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Dougherty to accept the following requests ttJ tie-on to the City Water Line: 1) TWo acres on Loop Road bordering the city limits of Jacksonville requested by Ted Freeman 2) W. C. Rogers requested a water meter to be placed at Rogers Road on the outside city limits of Jacksonville 3) Warren L. Freeman requested a water meter to be placed at 1200- 1A McCain Road. 4) James A. Rogers requested a meter to be connected to his mobile home located off of Graham Road. All voted in the affirmative to grant the four requests to connect on the city water line. FIRE DEPARTMENT Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to accept and file the Fire Chief's annual report for the year ending December 31, 1973. All voted in the affirmative. Alderman Adair move, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to accept and file the Fire Department Report for January, which reflects 6 general alarms and 15 still alarms with an estimated fire loss as $530.00. All voted in the affirmative. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to accept the resignation of Juluis Miller from the Volunteer Fire Department and mentioned that a letter ~3. COUNCL MEETING PAGE 4 FEBRUARY ?, 1974 commending him for his services be sent to him. All voted in the affirmative. POLICE DEPARTMENT Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Dougherty to accept and file the Police Chief's report for the month of January 1974 reflecting 634 cases brought before the Municipal Courth with a total cash from fines, forfeitures and other payments as $16,682.?5. All voted in the affirmative. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Dougherty to accept and file the Police Chief's fourth quarter report of 1973. AU voted in the affirmative. Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to appropriate $600.00 from General Fund for Uniform Allowance under Crime Commission Grnat ?2-405 and.appropriate $50?.00 from LEEA for matching funds for Grant ?2-405. All voted in the affiPmative. STREET DEPARTMENT Mayor Harden stated he had received legal information pertaining to the financing of the Oakhurst Drainage Project from Ben Rice, City Attorney. He stated the City Council authorized to pay all the cost of that portion of the Oakhurst drainage project which lies in the street right of way out of the street fund, but any portion of the project not lying on the street right of way would have to be paid out of other funds. He said $30,?60.10 was allocated to be paid from street fund, based on calculation of an engineer. Public Law 92-512 enancted by the 92d Congress requires that payments for labor and wages must be made in compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act, as amended, where revenue sharing monies comprise 25% or more of the costs of the project. Since the bid proposal and contract on the Oakhurst drainage project do not contain any requirements with respect ot compliance with the Davis- Bacon Act, as amended there would be no guarantee that the contractor would meet these requirements. Any payment out of the revenue sharing trust fund should be less than 25% of the total project cost. It was stated that the balance of the project for Oakhurst Drainage must be appropriated from other funds to pay the contractor. Mayor Harden appointed Alderman Adair, Chairman, Alderman Dougherty and Lehman to meet with Mrs. Avants and discuss the appropriation. Alderman Adair withdrew his position, due to the fact he voted negtive on the Oakhurst Drainage Project, originally, therefore Mayor Harden appointed Alderman Dougherty as Chairman of the committee and ask that the committee report back to the council at the next regular council meeting on the means to finance this project. "AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING APPROVAL BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN BY THE STREET DEPARTMENT OF THE CITi OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, WHICH WILL COST IN EXCESS OF $1,000. 00; PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY." was introduced. The table was open to discussion. Alderman Wilson stated that Arkansas State Statute requires competive bids on contracting jobs over $1,000.00. He stated he felt this would give the council some control over the expenditures in the Street Department. After considerable discussion, Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Dougherty that the Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair,Wilson and Honeycutt. Motion recieved 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes; motion approved. Ordinance read for FIRST TIME by Mayor Harden. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Dougherty that the Ordinance be accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Dougherty, COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 5 FEBRUARY 7~ 1974 Lehman~ Wilson and Honeycu-tt and the foUowing voted nay Aldermen HiU and Adair. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING. Alderman Wilson moved~ seconded by Alderman Dougherty to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye~ Aldermen: Dougherty~ Lehman~ Wilson and Honeycutt and the following voted nay~ Aldermen Hill and Adair. Motion recieved 4 affirmative votes and 2 negative votes whereupon Mayor Harden read the Ordinance for SECOND TIME. Alderman Wilson moved~ seconded by Alderman Dougherty to further suspend the rules and place the , Ordinance on THIRD AND PINAL RADING. ROLL CALL and the foUowing voted aye~ Aldermen: Dougherty~ Lehman~ Wilson and Honeycutt. Motion recieved 4 affrmative votes and 2 negative votes whereupon Mayor Harden read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME. Alderman Wilson moved~ seconded by Alderman Dougherty that the Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the foUowing vo te d aye~ Alde rmen: Dougherty~ Lehman vlilson and Honeycutt and the following voted nay Aldermen Adair an d HilL Motion recieved 4 affirmative votes an d 2 negative vo te s. Mot i on carried . Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Dougherty that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL and t he following voted aye~ Alde rmen: Dougherty Lehman~ Wilson and Honeycutt and the following voted nay Aldermen Hill and Adair. Motion received 4 affirmative votes and 2 negative votes. Motion Carried. ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 3 0 7 this 7th day of FEBRUARY 19 7 4 Alderman Wilson reported that street signs should be erected on North First Street" since the Old Highway in Taneyville has been desigruted as North First Street. He suggested this road could be called Taneyville Road to help clarify the address. It was decided to refer this matter to the Planning Commission. Alderman Lehma n stated Ben Rice, City Attorney~ had met with the comm i ttee studyi ng the tile dra-inage situation at the Canfield residence. Mr. Rice reported a suit had been fil ed against Mf'. Canfield in March of 1973 to have the cou.rt take action in removing the tile of inadequate size from the property~ by the surrounding residents. He further reported the taw suit was dismissed February 1. Mr. Rice recommended tfJ-at Mr. Canfield and surrounding neghbors meet to work out some negotiable solution and if no agreement can be reached in this matter and that the matter can than be taken to courth to decide. Alderman Dougherty moved~ seconded by Alderman Wilson to accept the recommendations of Mr. Rice to set up a meeting between Mr. Canfield and the surrounding neighbors and to report back to the council at the next regular council meeting. Motion approved by voice vote. Alderman Dougherty suggested that a committe be appointed to make a survey and engineer's report of drainage of Jack's Bayou, pointing out that if dredging could be started in Jack's Bayou tht it would help alleviate flooding. He also suggested that this committee contact the County Judge regarding this matter. It was the consensus of the council to contact the Coutny Judge and invite him to lunch and study the area in question. COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 6 FEBRUARY ? , : 19 ?4 Alderman Honeycutt reported that Mr. and Mrs. David Pratt have reported a flooding problem at 1513 Kea~z St . and that they have been trying to get something done about the flooding of their property since June 19?3 . He stated a catch basin could be cons~cted under the street and the drainage ditch cleaned out to allow the drainage flow. Mayor Harden stated he will have the Street Department to attend to the matter immediately. Alderman Dougherty presented a resolution to the council declaring that rates charged by Arkansas Louisiana Gas Company are unjustified. Alderman Dougherty moved~ seconded by Alderman Lehm to read a Resolution declaring: "THEREFORE~ BE IT RESOLVED~ THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSONVILLE HEREBY DECLARES THAT IT BELIEVES THAT THE PROPOSED REATE INCREASE IS UNJUSTIFIED IN ITS SIZE AND MAGNITUDE. THAT WHILE CONCEDING THAT SOME RATE INCREASE MAY BE JUSTIFIED~ THE COUNCIL STATES THAT ANY INCREASE SHOULD BE LOWER THAN THAT PROPOSED BY ARKLA GAS: AND RATHER THAN HAVE AN INCREASE WHICH WILL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY~ SAID RATE INCREASE SHOULD OCCUR GRADUALLY OVER A PERIOD OF THE TWO WEEKS OR THREE YEARS." ROLL CALL an d the following voted aye~ Aldermen: HiU~ Dougherty~ Lehman~ Adair~ Wilson and Honeycutt. Motion Carried. Alderman Dougherty read the resolution in its entirety. Alderman Wilson moved~ seconded by Alderman Hill to approve and adopt RESOLUTION NUMBER 1 3 8 -74 this ?th day of FEBRUARY 1974. Mr. George Gage was present at the council meeting and questioned his aldermen if he has the right to inspect the city records. Alderman Dougherty said it was his understanding that any citizen has the rig'h.t to inspect city records for any specific items~ and in order not to disrupt nor-mal operations~ that it would be well to make an appointment to see the records . Mayor Hardne mentio1wd that Mr. Gage contact~ Ben Rice~ City Attorney. ADJOURNMENT There be-ing no further business to come before the council on motion of Alderman Wilson~ seconded by Alderman Hill and by consent of all members present to adjourn until the next ruglar council meeting to be held February 20~ 19?4 in the Council Chambers. All voted in the affirmativ I 'P 0 ED : !;! J 'J.J, A G E N V A Febnua4y 21,1974 PRAY OR ROLL CALL PRESENTATION OF MINUTES CORRECTIONS ANV/OR AVVITIONS TO THE MINUTES WATER VEPARTMENT FIRE VEPARTMENT POLICE VEPARTMENT SANITATION VEPARTMENT PARKS ANV RECREATION STREET VEPARTMENT PLANNING COMMISSION GENERAL MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS AVJOURNMENT Regulan Meeting, Feb~ua4y 7, 1974 Regulan Meeting, Januany 17,1974 CM h Rec..up.t6 and VM buJl).} emen.t6 Rout~ fio~ Sew~ Vep aM:m e n.t6--Ae..d ~an VougheA:ty Mid-A~kan6 M Wa:t~ ViA :tJui..c;t-Md ~an AdcWr.. O~cUnanc..e AmencUng O~cUnanc..e # 19 5 :to .6 e:t dep o.6it 6~om $70.00 :to $15.00 Ac..c..ep:tanc..e ofi 19 73 Audit Repo~ Repo~ on Ex:t en6 .i.on ofi Sa rvL,tal!.y Sew~ Une--Honeyc..u:t:t. 1973 Annual Repo~--Vic..k Huc..k Ac..c..e.p:tanc..e ofi Lo-U on Btoc..k-6 4S 10 , No~h.wood ACII.e6 Oak.huJl).}:t V~a.i.nage P~oje.c;t 'Fivr.a nung --VougheA:ty Oak fw JU:.,t T lie, Ca n fii_el.d--Ae.d ~an Lehm an PWlip WhLUng V~nage S:tud y--T ommy Bond Regulan Mee:t.i.ng, Fevnaany 5, 1974 LeM e o 6 Beau:t.i.fii_c..a:t.Lo n BtU.tcUng COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 21, 1974 MUNICIPAL BUILDING 7:30p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, February 21, 1974 at 7:30p.m. in the ~~icipal Building. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Harden, presiding officer, and the invocation was given by Alderman Honeycutt. On ROLL CALL the following members were present as their names were called, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair, Wilson, and Honeycutt; 6 present, 0 absent, a quorum was declared. Others present were Mayor Harden, Clerk Avants, Ben Rice, City Attorney; Tommy Bond, Consulting Engineer; Elmer Williams, City Inspector; Bobbie Brewer, Sewer Department Supervisor; Dick Huck, Park and Recreation Director; Ophelia Blasingame, Beautification Director and Gerald Hamm, Sanitation Supervisor. PRESENTATION OF THE MINUTES The 1vfu1Utes of the Regular Meeting of February 7, 1974 were presented for study and later approval. CORRECTIONS AND/OR ADDITIONS TO THE MINUTES Corrections or additions to the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 17, 1974, were the next order of business. After no corrections or additions were presented, Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt that the Minutes stand approved as written ru1d presented. All voted in the affirmative. WATER DEPARTMENT Alderman Honeycutt moved, seconced by Alderman Dougherty to accept and file the Cash Receipts and Disbursements Report for the Jacksonville Water and Sewer Department for January 1974. All voted in the affirmative. Mayor Harden reported Mrs. Martin, bookkeeper, is away on vacation and a more complete list of the current accounts payable for the Jacksonville Water and Sewer Departments will be presented at the next meeting. The expenditure paid to HUD in the sum of $3,000.00 was questioned and Mayor Harden explained in order to receive money for improvements in the water system and inspection fee was required and this $3,000.00 is for the fee for their services. Alderman Dougherty reported that Phase I of the Sewer Infiltration Project had begun and in order to augment Phase I he suggested a router be purchased for the Sewer Department. Mr. Dougherty stated the purpose in purchasing the router is to clean out the sewer lines and enables a rulllual maintenance program on the sewer lines to begin. He further explained the router would eliminate one man, which now requires a 3 men crew, and will prove to be faster and more efficient, and the effect on savings on chemicals should payr for the router in 2 to 3 years. He stated the approximate cost of the router would be $6,500.00. :Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to authorize Mayor Harden to advertise for bids only for a router machine for the Sewer Department. All voted in the affirmative. Tommy Bond reported l1is firm began field work on the Phase I of the Sewer Infiltration Project. He state they checked out old sewer system located at the ordinance plant, and believes this is the big problem in sewer infiltration. Mr. Bond mentioned he had found several significant leaks and many mrulllole coverings missing. COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 2 FEBRUARY 21, 1974 Alderman Adair introduced, Ferrell Gray, President of the Mid-Arkansas Regional Water District, for this area. Mr. Gray further introduced Mr. John Tracy, engineer for the district, who presented a study drawn by the district for a future water supply source for Cleburn, White, Faulkner, Lonoke, and Pulaski Counties. He stated the district was originally formed in 1969 with the idea of supplying the five county area with water from Greers Ferry as a future water resource. However it was learned that laws prohibit the reservoir from being used for water resources and the District is looking for funding to deveillop other sources. Mr. Gray stated it had been determined that the study of the 5 county area to find an economical and feasible source of water will cost approximately $93,000.00. He further stated the Arkansas Soil and Water Conservation Service are willing to provide 50% matching funds for the study. The study would take from 8 to 12 months to complete and would include resources outside the five county area, looking at the possibility of White River, Little Red River, and Cador. The study would include surface water, wells and combinations of the two. He also stated if the study is made it could provide solution to water problems for 30 to 40 years. Mr. Gray requested the City of Jacksonville's matching portion for the study be $20,000.00 and stated other small towns including Cabot, Rosebud, Beebe etc., will be contacted to contribute to the cost of the financing of the project. Alderman Adair asked if the appropriation for the money could be issued from the Construction Fund. Mr. Gray stated he contacted the city's bonding agent, Sketer Dickey of Stephens, Inc., about financing the project through the Construction Fund, and theat he stated insofar as it was to be used as improvements to the water system the money could be appropriated from the special fund. Mr. Gray further explained that the Arkansas Soil and Water Conservation service, in paying 50% of the total cost of the project, stipulate that the municipalities expected to benefit from the study must participate in funding the project. Alderman Dougherty questioned financing the project due to the deficit of the Water Department. After discussion, Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to transferr $20,000.00 from the Construction Fund to Revenue & Operating Funds to finance the project if the expenditure is legal to be paid from the Construction Fund. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt and Alderman Dougherty passed; 5 ayes, 1 passed. M:>TION CARRIED. Attorney Rice was aked to research the legality of paying this amount from the Construction Fund and render an opinion. "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 43 AND 195 TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCREASE IN WATER METER DEPOSITS; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES." was introduced. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that the Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt. MJtion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes; motion approved. Ordinance read for the FIRST TIME by Mayor Harden. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Dougherty that the Ordinance be accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING. COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 3 FEBRUARY 21, 1974 Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes; whereupon Mayor Harden read the Ordinance for the SECOND TIME. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Dougherty to further suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on TIITRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes whereupon Mayor Harden read the Ordinance for the THIRD AND FINAL TIME. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt that the Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. Motion Carried. Ald ennan r-r 11 moved, seconded by Alderman Dougherty that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Adair, Lehman, Wilson and Honeycutt. ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 3 0 9 this 21 st day of FEBRUARY 197A. Mayor Harden mentioned the increase in deposits will only effect future water deposits and stated the increase was due to bad debts in the Water Department in 1973. He further reported the increase will become effective February 22, 1974 at 8:00 a.m. Russell Brown of Brown & Rogers CPA's presented the 1973 Audit Report for the Jacksonville Water & Sewer Deparunent, Tuesday, February 19, 1974 at 12:00 noon. Alderman Dougherty moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to accept and file the 1973 Annual Audit Report for the Jacksonville Water and Sewer Department. All voted ·n the aff"rmative . Alderman Honeycutt stated the committee concerning the extension of the sanitary sewer lines on North Bailey St. met with the property owners, Gene Wilson, Monroe Thompson, Mr. Gwatney and the Episcopal Church. He stated the owners are interested in installing the sewer line and are willing to pay part of the expense to install the line with the understanding the city will defray part of the expense. Tommy Bond reported he looked at the total land area the sewer would serve and stated each reporter each owner would have a certain percentage of the cost to install the line and apply it to the total cost of the project. Alderman Honeycutt further stated the land owners are meeting to discuss the finances and then the committee will meet again to finalize the project. It was the consensus of the council to have the committee report back to the council at the next council meeting and present facts and figures to install the sewer line. Alderman Hill moved, s econded by Alderman Doughe ty to transferr $48,125.97 from the Construction Fund to the Revenue & Op erating Fund to r eimbur se the operating fund for $38,000.00 cost of the building, and remodel ing co sts of $10,125.97. All voted in the affirmative. 3'l. COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 4 FEBRUARY 21, 1974 FIRE DEPARTMENT POLICE DEP~tnMENT Aldennan w-·lson moved, seconded by Aldennan Dougherty that the Mayor write a letter of appreciation to the Police Chief and the Investigation Department for the outstanding work they completed in recovering stolen merchandise in Owensboro, Kentucky. All voted in the affirmative. PARK AND RECREATION Dick Huck, Parl ru1d Recreation Director presented the 1973 Annual Report. The cotmcil conwended the thorough work done by Dick Huck and his staff on the report and it was the general consensus of the council to accept and file the report. STREET DEPARTMENT Tonwy Bond stated sometime ago a request was submitted by West Surveying Company to accept Section 5 of Northwood Acres; and at that meeting only building permits already issued on Seneca St. were accepted until further requirements were met by the contractors for lots 4 and 10. Tvfayor Harden presented a letter from We t Surveying Company again requested that the coun il approve the final plat f or Lots 4 and 10 in Northwood Acres; but mentioned the sewage lift station needs maintenance. Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Aldennan Honeycutt to table the request until a report listing required work on the lif t station servicing eLat area is made. All voted in the affirmative. Alderman Dougherty, Chairman, and Aldermen Bill Lebman and Robert Hill presented the following reconwendations for financing the Oakhurst Drainage Project: $13,920.00 REVENUE SHARING FUNDS 30,716.10 STREET FUND 13,363.89 UNAPPROPIRATED FUND (GENERAL) $57,999 .99 TOTAL CONTRACT $57,999.99 The amount $13,363.89 may vary due to unit pricing. Alderman Dougherty moved, seconded by Alderman Hill1D accept the committee's recorrnnendations on financing the Oakhurst Drainage Project. All voted in the affirmative. Alderman Dougherty presented a letter of recommed.nation from Ben Rice, City Attorney serving on the committee with himsel f and Alderman Bill Lehman concerning the t 'le of inadequate size placed under Mr. James Can£" eld ' s driveway on Oakhurst. Mr. Rice stated the committee and Mr. Canfield and Mr. McAlear accompanied by his attorney met Saturday, February 16, 1974 and proposed a basic agreement among he parties as follows: the City would remove all exist'ng drainage tile from the Canfield property after completion of a survey and study of the situation by an engin er to be selected and paid f or by the City . The City would furni s h approx - imately 20 feet o drainage tile to be installed by Mr. Canfield in the drainage ditch and Mr. Canfield would be responsibile for the insta lat·on o f same . The City would also install alrger tile to run from Oakhurst Street in a westerly direction across Mr. Canfield's property to the drainage ditch in question. It was agreed that the current program, Phase I of the Sewer Infiltration Program approv ed by the City Council would be f ocused on this particular area. Alderman Lehman moved, seconded by Alderman Dougherty to accept the committee 's recommendations in this matter. All voted in the affirmative. COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 5 FEBRUARY 21, 1974 Tommy Bond present~l a drainage study for Phillip Whiting, located on Lot 5, Block 2 of Harpole Additions which has experienced flooding on several occasions. The existing culvert under Brewer St. was laid on a reverse grade. A concrete box culvert constructed at the south end of the culvert is 6" higher than the flow line obstructing the flow of water even more. This culvert 65" x 40", a metal arch, is limited to approximately~ of ist intended capacity. Tommy Bond stated there are 2 alternatives to alleviate the problem: (1) He suggested if the existing culvert was on proper grade it would be adequate to carry the 50 year flood frequency and (2) a concrete channe ·zed ditch starting at the culvert wlder Braden and extend·ng to Brewer, he estimated that removal of the pipe and relaying of the same pipe with clean out of ditches will cost $3,000.00 and the const1uction of concrete bottom ditch etc., with box culver ~ at an estimated cost of $15,000.00. It was the consensus of the council to take this matter under advisement. PLANNING COMMISSION The Planning Conmrission's minutes of February S, 1974 were read and the following action was taken upon their recommendations: It was the consensus of the council to table the request from Catherine Anderson Waggoner, Velma Burroughs and James Carter to rezone the property surrounding 116 Mayfair Road to R-4 until further information is recieved. All voted in the affirmative. lderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to accept the Planning Commission's reco mmendation on the request from Rector-Phillips-Morse to close the 20 ft. road that fo rmerly provided one menas of access to '~arehouse Road. It was decided to draw up the legal notice and have a Public Hearing before the next council meeting. All voted in the affirmative. GENERAL Mayor Harden reported the 1974 Budget did not include the construction of a Beautificatio11 Building and stated Ophelia Blasingame requested the city lease the building s he presently occupies for a term of one year. She stated the lease agreement begins April 1, 1974 and runs to April 1, 1975 at a rate of $75.00 per month. Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Ald erman Lelunan to authorize the Mayor to lease the building located on E. Main with the stipulation that City Attorney Rice draw up the necessary lease agreement. Motion approved by voice vote. Alderman Dougherty suggested the City Council review the fina11cial status of the Water Department. He mentioned the possibility of the Water Company lo sing the law suit file agaist them by Lonoke County a11d the deficit the Water Company would establish. Ben Rice, City Attorney, stated until the outcome with the Air Force Base is settled final figures could not be obtained. It was the consensus of the council to hold a special meeting after the hearing that is being held with the Air Force March 11, 1974. He stated the location of the hearing has not yet been decided. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the council on motion of Alderma11 Hill, seconded by Alderma11 Lelunan and by consent of all members present to 3.3. COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 6 FEBRUARY 2, 1974 adjourn until the next regular council meeting to be held March 7, 1974 in the Council Chambers. All voted in the affirmative. ATTEST: F1J();Z;NTS , CITY CLERK PRAY OR ROLL CALL PRESENTION OF MINUTES CORRECTIONS ANV/OR AVVITIONS TO THE MINUTES WATER VEPARTMENT FIRE VEPARTMENT POLICE VEPARTMENT SANITATION VEPARTMENT STREET VEPARTMENT PARKS & RECREATION GENERAL I I MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS I AVJOURMENT A G E N V A MMc.h 7, 1974 RegulM Meeting, FebnuMy 21, 1974 RegulM Meeting, FebnuMy 7, 1974 NoJLtheaJ.J.tenn & T. P. WYU.te Sewage Pump S.ta.tA..on-Tommy B Pnogne6~ RepoJLt o6 In6~a.tA..on Study--Tommy Bond Wa.ten Punc.haJ.J e, Na.tunal GaJ.J P ipmne Co . --Tommy Bond V~c.~~ion & Action o6 20,000.00 6on Mid-Anka~aJ.J Wa.ten V-W:tJUc..t--Atdenman Adain Fedenal Funding fion Sewen in s. Jac.~onvitte--Adain Ho~.t fion Wa.ten Tnea;tmen.t Plan.t--Mayon Punc.haJ.Je o6 New Pic.k-Up--Mayon O~ide Wa.ten Connectio~, Vo.t Co~~uction--Mayon Annual. Repo!Lt Fine Chi if!-, Repo!Lt Pnomotion o6 ( 2 J Lt6., .to Cap.tain--Che.£6 Sc.hmi.t.t Mo n.th£y Repo!Lt V-Wc.~~ion & Action on fiinanc.ing fion addition .to PoUc.e & Co~ Building--Atdenman Adain Reque6.t fion S.tonage Fa~y--Che.£6 Bnic.kell PnmminMy E~.tima.te, Main & Jame6 In.teMection-Tomm~ Oakh~.t Vnainage S.tudy--Tommy Bond Re6igna.tion o6 Vonald H~on 6nom Civil Senvic.e Nomination o6 Gonden Tubb~--Atdenman--Voughe!Lty V-Wc.~~ion o6 pnope!Lty on S. Oak--Ben Ric.e Pnogne6~ RepoJLt on L.R.A.F.B.Wa.ten Ra.te6--Ben Ric.e Von G~~ap, Man.too.th Plumbing--AtdenmanLehman SalMy INc.neaJ.Je 6on Animal Co~ol, PoundmaJ.J:ten-- Mayon Ambutanc.e Repo!Lt Re6ignailon pen c.on.tnac..t o6 JeMy Hughe6 Pnopo~ed Ambutanc.e Co~a~--Mayon COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 7, 1974 MUNICIPAL BUILDING 7:30p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, March 7, 1974 at 7:00p.m. for a Public Hearing to hear protests, if any, to the closing of a 20 ft. road in the Industrial area requested by Rector-Phillips-Morse. After no ptotests were presented and it was determined no other property owners were involved, Ben Rice, City Attorney, was authorized to draft an ordinance to close the road and present it at the next council meeting. The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, March 7, 1974 at 7:30 p.m. in the ~twnicipal Building for its regular meeting. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Harden and the invocation was given by Alderman Honeycutt. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 21, 1974 were presented for study and later approval. CORRECTIONS AND/OR ADDITIONS TO THE MINUTES Corrections or additions to the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 7, 1974, were the next order of business. After no corrections or additions were presented, Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt that the Minutes stru1d approved as written and presented. All voted in the affirmative. WATER DEPAR1MENT Tommy Bond again reported that the sewage pump station at Northeastern and T.P. White Drive is overloaded and the pumps in the station need major main- tenance. He recommended new pumps be purchased with a capacity of 400 gallons per minute and that they be installed in the station. Mr. Bond further recommended that a qualified service man be employed to make the repairs on the sensitive equipment. He estimated the new pumps, electrical equipment and repairs to the existing instruments would cost approximately $8,000.00. He further stated t11is cost should put the station in first class condition and will probably handle flows (if infiltration is reduced) to this station for approximately five years. Alderman Dougherty stated he felt if $8,000.00 was going to be spent at the lift station, that an all-weather road and water line should be constructed to the station. After discussion, Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to appropriate $8,000.00 and to advertise for bids to purchase two pumps for the lift station, and that a gravel road & water line will be run to the station. All voted in the affirmative. Tommy Bond reported Phase I of the Infiltration study is progressing smoothly. He stated 281 manholes have been inspected as of February 28, 1974, and presented several deficiences in the system such as lids missing, tops broken, rings broken, etc. The crews have averaged checking 42 manholes per day; and have estimated ,300 manholes in the system. Mr. Bond mentioned the study can be completed within the $8,000.00 appropriated and the study will probably take slightly into April to complete the field investigation and prepare maps and reports on the study. The cost of the study to date is approximately $2,700.00 3 7, COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 2 MARCH 7, 1974 and stated additional reports will be presented as the work progresses. Tommy Bond presented a request from the Natural Gas P ·peline Company of America to purchase 1,346,000 gallons of water to test the new gas line. He stated the company will have completed by May 13, 1974, five and one-tenth miles of new gas line which they are in U1e process of laying through the urban areas of Jacksonville, Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to sell the water to the company providing the city does not have a water shortage at ::.~he time and charge the company 50¢ per thousand gallons of water and and stipulate they bear the cost of connection or any incidental expenses incurred. All voted in the affirmative. Mayor Harden presented a letter from Smith, Williams, Friday, Eldredge and Clark, Attorneys at law, concerning the appropriation of $20,000.00 for the Mid-Arkansas Regional Water District study from the Arkansas Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds. James A. Buttry, attorney, stated the supplemental report provided by Bond Consulting Engineers, dated February 1973, dealing primarily with the testing and drilling for water sources at a location mey be generally identified as being east of the city is essential to the continued operation and development of the City's water system on sound basis, "it does appear that the City's participation in the proposed study may legally be financed from the proceeds of these bonds." Ben Rice, City Atton1ey, stated that a city ordinance prohibited the transfer of funds from the construction fund to the Revenue & Operating Fund for this study and that he received an infonnal opinion in a letter from the Attorney General which concurred with his opinion. Alderman Honeycutt moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to honor the action taken by the council at the preceding council meeting to make this study and to appropriate $20,000.00 f~om the Revenue & Operating Consturction Fund for this study. Alderman Wilson therefore moved, seconded by Alderman Dougherty to table the first motion by Alderman Honeycutt until the next meeting. ROLL CALL and the following voted nay, Aldermen: Hill, Honeycutt, Adair and Lehman and the following voted aye, Aldermen Wilson and Dougherty; 2 ayes, 4 nays. The motion was denied. The original motion made by Alderman Ho;neycutt was then voted upon, ROLL CALL and the following voted aye; Aldermen: llill, Lehman, Adiar and Honeycutt and the following voted nay: Aldermen Dougherty and Wilson, 4 ayes, 2 nays; Motion Carried to appropriate $20,000.00 from Revenue & Operating Fund for the City's portion of the water resource study to be made by the Mid -Arkansas Regional Water District. It was reported there is a balance of $73,088.52 j .n the Revenue & Opera t · ng f"lllld at this time. Alderman Adair stated previously a committee consisting of Alderman Lehman and Wilson was appointed to contact the residents in the South Jacksonville area about setting up a Sewer Improvement District, to obtain sewer in South Jacksonville and the conmri ttee has not reported to the council. Alderman Wilson stated according to the majority of the people he had discussed this matter with that the idea of an improvement district was not what they wanted. Alderman Adair stated the South Jacksonville area · s in desperate need of a sewer system and recommended the c·ty contact the Federal Government to see if a grant could be obtained for this project. Aldennan. Wilson statedhe would contact our congress· onal delegation on th . s matter and report to the council. COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 3 MARGI 7, 1974 It was requested by the Water Company that the council approve the construction of a conveyer belt to laod lime at the West Water Treatment Plant. Odes Goodsell presented a design and cost estimate of the conveyer. MY. Goodsell reported to furnish and install the coveyer for moving lime from the truck to upstairs inthe Water Treatment Plant at approximately a 30 degree incline would cost approximately $3,000.00. After discussion, Alderman Dougherty moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to authorize the Mayor to draw legal specifications on this apparatus and advertise for bids. All voted in the affirmative. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to advertise for bids and purchase a new pick-up truck for the Water Department to replace the truck driven by Tucker Smith which has registered 60,000 miles. All voted in the affirmative. A request from Dot Construction Company to tie on to the mains for water and sewer connections for services on the following described real property: Part of the Wl--2 of the Wl--2 of Section 28, Township 3 North, Range 10 West, being bound on the East by Loop Road, the South by Military Road, the West by Southeastern Avenue and on the North by Corbin Street, containing 29 acres, more or less. Mr. Chuck Dnurnnond explained this tract of land was with the County Planning Commiss ion and that i t was necessary that he have colUlcil approval for water tie-ons before they cou ld proceed with plans. It was que stioned by the aldermen wh ether zoning included mobile homes. Al dennan Dougherty moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to table the request until further information could be received concerning the zoning and the opinions of the surrounding residents in regar to palcing a mobile home park there are received. All voted in the affirmative. Ben Rice, City·Attorney, announced that the hearing with the Little Rock Air Force Base will be held l~nday, March 11, 1974 at 10:00 a.m. at 600 West Capitol St. in Post Office, Room 319 before Examiner Joseph Coulden, Jr. of Wahsington, D. C. and invited the aldermen to be present at the hearing. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Aldennan Lehnan to authorize the Mayor to apy part of the cost of a sewer line on South Bailey. Don Gilstrap, owner of the property would be expected to pay the balance. The total cost of the project is $741.00 which the city will pay half. All voted in the affirmative to pay ~ of the cost to construct the sewer lil1e at the Gilstrap property. FIRE DEP ARTMENf Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Adair to accept the· Fire Chief's monthly report for February 1974, reflecting 6 general alarms and 22 still alarms with an estimated fire loss during the month as $2,550.00. All voted in the affirmative. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Adair to accept the Fire Chief's COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 4 MARCH 7, 1974 recommendation to promote Lieutenants Larry Colvert and Steve Dickerson to the rank of Captain with the stipulation the increase in rank does not carry a salary increase. All voted in the affirmative. POLICE DEPARTMENT Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Dougherty to accept the Police Chief's monthly report for February 1974, reflecting 641 cases brought before the Municipal Court with total cash from fines, forfeitures and other payments as $18,227.55. All voted in the affirmative. Alderman Adair reported he contacted George Clark of the Arkansas Crime Commission concerning an addition to the Police and Courts Building and at the time Mr. Clark stated he thought there were federal grants available to add on to the Police and Courts Building; but that he had later learned no funds were available for the addition. Alderman Adair stated he would check into the matter to see if any funds could be made available and report back to the council. Chief Leonard Brickell of the Police Department requested a storage area for property (excluding motor vehicles) that has been recovered or confiscated. This year the approximate value of property stored was $26,399.84 including items such as guns, tires, cigarettes , conmrumication equipnent, furniture, household appliances and burglary tools . He stated Polaron Homes has available a bu"lding 12 x 20, new for $850.00 and a used one 12 x 22 f or $650.00 with shelves installed. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Dougherty to purchase the 12 x 22 storage buidling for $650.00 to be paid from Unappropriated Fund. All voted in the affirmative. SANITA.TI ON DEPARTMENT STREET DEPARTMENT Torruny Bond presented a rough preliminary estimate of the cost of widening James Street from Main Street to Vine Street 4 lanes including additional storm drainage at Poplar Street to Vine and piping the ex·sting d"tc~on the east side of James adjacent ot the shopping center area. The construction also inc udes a 300 foot, right turn hand extending from Main Street on the east side of Dupree. The preliminaury estimates ind 'ca t e that between $65,000.00 and $70,000.00 should be budgeted f or tlus project . T11is would include and estimated $5,000.00 to res·gnalize the intersect·on after the construction is completed. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Dougherty to take the preliminary proposition under advisement and discuss it at a later date. All voted in the affirmat ·ve. Tommy Bond presented recommendations for pipe sizes for the drainage problems in the Oakhurst Additions and the Canfield Residence. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman that the report be accepted, and to table this matter and put it on the Street Drainage Project. All voted in the affii~~tive. Alderman Dougherty stated Mrs. Stewart of 1013 Oakhurst needs the ditch cleaned out and straightened. It was the consensus of the council to add this problem to the Street drainage program for 1974. PARKS AND RECREATIONS GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 5 MARCH 7 , 197 4 Mayor Harden presented a letter of resignation from Don Harrison from the Civil Service Commission effective January 1, 1974 due to moving out of the City of Jacksonville. Aldenn an Honeycutt moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to accept the r es i gnation of Don Ha rrison and requested Mayor Harden to write a letter of appreciation to him. Mbtion approved by voice vote. Alderman Dougherty mo v ed, seconded by Alderman Wilson that Gordon Tubbs be placed on the Civil Service Commission to serve the unexpired t erm of Don Harrison. After discussion in which Alderman Dougherty withdrew the motion and Wilson the second, it was the consensus of the council to hold this nomination in abeyance until the next regular meeting, at which time the Civil Service will have two expired vacancies to fill. Ben Rice reported he had contacted the owner of a residence located on South Oak Street which has burned, he said if this is not settled on to clean the area, and meet a deadline March 21, 1974 an ordinance will be prepared· to raze the building and remove it from the premises. Alderman Dougherty moved, seconded by Al de rm an Lehman to a utho r ize Mayor Harden to grant a $50.00 pe mo nth s ala r y increase to t he Ci ty Pound mast er , and to appropria te the mon ey f or the · 1c rea se from unappropriated f tm.d, e f f ect ive March 1, 1974. All voted in the affirmative. Mayor Ha rden annmmced that the city had purchased a new truck for the Animal Shelter and sta t ed the radio would be installed in twelve weeks. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Dougherty to accept the Ambulance Report for the month of February 1974 reflecting collections as $489.30, disbursements as $29.95 and accounts receivable as $1,266.00. All voted in the affirmative. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Honeyclitt to accept the resignation of Jerry Hughes with the J ac ks onville Ambu lance Service, effective April 1, 1974. All voted in the affirmative. Mayor Harden gave a brief report on proposals of two people who are interested in furnishing ambulance service. He mentioned they were in the process of getting set up and it was his understanding they propose to furnish all equ i pm ent and the city would pay only a set fee for services. He asked that the ma tter be he ld in abeyance until more information is available. Alde nnan Dougherty moved, seconded by Alde rm an Wilson to table this matter until fLrrt her information is obtained. All vot ed in the affirmative. A Street meeting was set for Mbnday, March 11 at 7:30p.m. to discuss the 1974 Street Program. ADJOURNMENT Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to adjourn until the next regular council meeting to be held March 21, 1974 in the Council Chambers. All voted in the affirmative. ATIEST: ~~~ 'II. AGENDA March 21, 1974 PRAYER ROLL CALL PRESENTATION OF MINUTES CORRECTIONS AND/OR ADDITIONS TO THE MINUTES WATER DEPARTMENT FIRE DEPARTMENT POLICE DEPARTMENT SANITATION DEPARTMENT PARKS AND RECREATION STREET DEPARTMENT PLANNING COMMISSION GENERAL MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT Regular Meeting , March 7, 1974 Regular Meeting, February 21, 1974 Cash Receipts & Disbursements Outside Water Connection, Dot Construction Outside Water Connection, Gene Morris Purchase of Pumper & hose car with booster tank--Chief Schmitt Acceptance of new Rules & Regulations-- Chief Brickell Martin & Hill St. Drainage-Tommy Bond Ditch Extension across Vergil Delaney- Tommy Bond Ordinance to close unnamed street--Ben Rice Regular Meeting, March 5, 1974 Progress report on burned residence-Ben Rice Civil Service Comm. reappointments for 6 yr. terms-(Bill Chambers)-Alderman Hill (Bobby Dean Hughes)-Alderman Hill Nominations for vacancy in Civil Service Comm.-Gordon Tubbs-Alderman Dougherty Harold Jones-Alderman Lehman Ambulance Service-Mayor Harden Central Ark. Emergency Medical Serv.-J.T. James, Director (Discussion, Proposal, and Action) CURRENT ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Water, Feb. & Mar. 1974 Air Products & Chemicals $ Ark. Paper Co. Batesville Truck Line Bill's Auto Parts (pd) Bowles & Edens Co. Capitol Chern. & Sup. Co. (Pd) City lumber Co. (pd) Conrade electric Co. Wallace Davis Caldwell #9 (pd) Al Garv·in' s Garage (pd) Goodsell Welding & Iron Wks. Hamilton's Garage (pd) Hollis & Co. Ivy's Auto Supply Jacksonville Daily News (pd) Jacksonville Gulf Station (pd) James Bros. Mobil·· Oil Corp. (pd) 0. B. Repair (pd) ·Pitney Bowes (pd) Parkin Printing & Stat. Co. The Rohan Co. Razorback Rental Ser. (pd) Jim Smith Mobil (pd) Vaughan Tire Co. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Wallace & Tiernan Witcher Electric Ser. 10.85 141.19 718.36 16.15 1, 716.60 2,536.25 178.29 145.10 17.22 82.45 72.11 76.01 7.73 17.96 4.70 16-01 991.06 2,282.24 242.02 1.00 190.55 1,035.69 10.00 1,060.52 31.67 27.19 69.15 472.01 ' Ark. Meter Repair & Sup., Inc Badger Meter, Inc. Batesville Wh. Lime Bond Consulting Eng. (Pd.) Burroughs Corp. (pd) Brown & Rogers, CPA Firm City Lumber Co. Curtin Matheson Sci., Inc. Franklin File Co. (pd) Goodsell Welding & Iron (pd) Ivy Hall Garage Hamilton's Garage Ivan Holloway Service Co. J & B Butane Co. Jacksonville Daily News Jacksonville Starter & Gen. Keathley-Patterson Elec. Co. Mobil Oil Corp. O.B. Repair Pitney Bowes Petty Cash (pd) Razorback Rental Ser. Safeway Stores Vaughan Tire Co. (pd) Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (pd) Red Walkers Radiator & Safety Williams Gulf Ser. TOTAL LESS PAID ACCOUNTS TOTAL DUE $1,468.59 1,110.24 600.25 386.85 771.37 5,000.00 162.11 52.98 46.20 61.68 186.62 41.10 ' 73.85 82.92 3.95 40.93 19.31 2,471.98 690.85 30.90 160.18 7.50 28.21 2.06 20.53 Ser. 5.67 34.70 25 '731. 97 7. 972.09 17,759.88 SEWER DEPT. Dewey Burke Machine Wks. (pd) City Lbr. Co. (pd) Criss & Shaver Inc. Wallace Davis Caldwell #9 (pd) Favorite Check Printers Goodsell Welding & Iron Wks. Goodsell Welding & Iron Wks. (pd) Hamilton's Garage (pd) Jacksonville Gas & Plbg. (pd) King Pumping Co. Magic Mart 0. B. Repair Oxford Chemicals Rockwell International Red Walker's Rad. & Safety Serv. Otasco 365 .50 34.83 76.89 36.31 87.66 126.92 24.18 217.21 3.95 100.00 14.30 21.07 326.81 32.86 33.37 236.80 Capitol Chemical & Sup. Co. City Lbr. Co. 1 ,903 .45 93 .43 Service (pd) 72 .14 27.90 C. K. Radio Sales & Whit Davis Lbr. Co. Fire Appl. & Safety Co. W. W. Grainger. Inc. Ivy Hall Garage Ivy's Auto Supply James Bros. King Pumping Co. (pd) National Chemsearch 0. B. Repair (pd) Petty Cash Fund (pd) Vaughan Tire Co. Red Walker's Rad. & Safe. (pd) TOTAL LESS PAID ACCOUNTS 69.89 57.83 81.49 31.54 8.81 50.00 876.18 5.15 165.81 30.44 102.27 $5,314.99 1,077 .35 $4,237.64 COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 21, 1974 MUNICIPAL BUILDING 7:30p.m. to 10:10 p .m. The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, March 21, 1974 at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Harden, presiding officer, and the invocation was given by Alderman Honeycutt. On ROLL CALL the following members were present as their names were called, Aldermen: Hill,Dougherty, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt; 6 present, 0 absent, a quorum was declared. Others present were Mayor Harden; Clerk Avants; Ben Rice, City Attorney; Tommy Bond, Consulting Engineer; Elmer Williams, City Inspector; Elmer Hines, Water Department Supervisor; Bobbie Brewer, Sewer Department Supervisor; Robbie Martin, Water Department Bookkeeper; Dick Huck, Parks and Rec r eation Director; Ophelia Blasingame, Beautification Director and Bill Oakley, Street Supervisor. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 7, 1974, were presented for study and later approval. CORRECTIONS AND/OR ADDITIONS TO THE MINUTES Corrections or additions to the Minutes o f the Regular Meeting of February 21, 1974 were the next order of business. After no correction or additions were presented, Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Dougherty that the Minutes stand approved as written and presented. All voted in the affirmative. WATER DEPARTMENT Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Adair to approve for payment the current accounts payable for the Water Department in the sum of $17,759.88, and the Se we r Department in the sum of $4,237.64. All voted in the affirmative. Mayor Harden explained that the pumps and truck costs which were approved for the Water Company at a recent meeting would be paid from the Depreciation Fund. Ben Rice, spokesman for residnets opposing the Water & Sewer tie- on for Dot Construction Company for property located on Loop Ro a d just out s d ie the city limits presented a petition bearing the s ignatures of 88 proper ty owners opposing the tie-on, and the development of a mobi l e hoJTie park. It was stated by Mr. Rice, that if wa ter and sewer tie-ons are granted, that the developers can do whatever they want to with the property, since it is outside the city and the city would have no recourse, and no one would have an opportunity to object since the Pulaski County Planning Commission does not zone or hold public hearings on such matters nor does the Jacksonville Planning Commission have jursidiction outside of the city; He said that an old statute permitting a city's jurisdiction over a five-mile area outside of the city had been struck down by the State Supreme Court. Alderman Dougherty moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to reject the request for outside the city water and sewer connections for yg, COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 2 MARCH 21, 1974 Dot Construction Company. It was suggested that Dot Construction Company petition the county judge to annex this property to the city. All voted in the affirmative. Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Dougherty to accept the request from Gene Morris for a water tie-on for his property on Lemay Road. All voted in the affirmative. FIRE DEPARTMENT A derman Wi son moved, seconded by Alderman Adair to table the request from Fire Chief Schmitt, to purchase a 1000 gallon per minute pumper and hose car with a 500 gallon booster tank for 2 weeks until Chief Schmitt can contact the equipment dealers and obtain a delivery date and price quotations. All voted in the affirmative. POLICE DEPARTMENT Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Hillto appropriate $300.00 from Unappropriated Fund to print 50 copies of the new rules and regulations manual for the Police Department to be disbursed to the Aldermen, Mayor, Civil Service Board and Police Department. It was stated the copy given to a patrolman must be returned to the Department in lieu of resignation or termination. All voted in the affirmative. STREET DEPARTMENT Tommy Bond presented a letter and map of the cost estmate for the Drainage Project for Martin Street to North Baily Street. He stated the approximate cost to align the ditches and replace pipe including construction work is $6,039.00. It was stated there are several areas in Jacksonville where drainage problems exist and it was the consensus of the council to hold the annual Street Meeting for 1974 Monday, March 25, 1974 and the Drainage Meeting, March 26, 1974 at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building, at which time areas such as the Sunnyside Hills Addition drainage report will be included. "AN ORDINANCE CLOSING AND ABANDONING AN UNNAMED STREET LYING WHOLLY WITHIN THE NW~ OF THE NW~ OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 3 NORTH, RANGE 11 WDST, PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS; DECLARING ANE EMERGENCY AND FOR ALL OTHER PURPOSES." was introduced. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that the Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes; motion approved. Ordinance read for FIRST TIME by Alderman Adair. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt that the Ordinance be accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 3 MARCH 21, 1974 Honeycutt; 6 ayes, 0 nays. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lel1man, Adair, Wilsqn and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes; whereupon Mayor Harden read the Ordinance for the SECOND TIME. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Adair to further suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL the and the following voted ayes, Aldermen: Hill~ Dougherty, Lehman~ Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes whereupon Mayor Harden read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Adlerman Honeycutt that the Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. Motion Carried. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Adair that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt, 6 ayes, 0 nays. Motion Carried. ORDINAt-.JCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED a 1 oey 4 0 : this 21st day of YmRCH 1974. PLANNING COti'JHSSION The Planning Commission's Minutes of March 5, 1974 were read and the following action lvas taken upon their recommendations: Alderoan Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Adair to table the request to approve the Final Plat of Lots 16 through 18, Block 7 and Lots 1 through 4, Block 8 of Section 4, Northwood Acres. All voted in the affirmative. A P.ublic Hearing was set April 2, 1974, at 8:00 p.n. to hear a request from Tommy Bond for rezoning the Bond Airport Property from R-1 to F.-3. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Adair to table the final plat of Oakwood Subdivision containing four lots on Gregory Street Lots 3 and 4 and that a minimum of eight foot easement would be added to the back of the lost for sewer. All voted in the affirmative. It was the consensus of the council to accept the Planning Commission's recommendation that the Street neame remain North COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 4 MARCH 21, 1974 First and erect adequate signs direction people to T.P. White Drive, Vandenberg Drive and North First Street. "A letter from Reed Williamson was read regarding Schneider Grocery." It was the opinion of the members that the property in question had .been rezoned by the overall city zoning in 1968 and that, if in fact, the property had been continuously used for business, that it is a non-conforming uses which would not be enjoined by the City, but if the facts proved that the business classifcation had been abandoned or chaged by the usage that it would be up to the City Attorney to resolve the question by litigation. It was the consnesnus of the Council that the property was abandoned for business use for 2 years and that it lost it status, and to authorize City Attorney Rice to write a letter to the owners requesting that they rezone the property due to abandonment. Ben RiGe, City Attorney stated the owner of the burned residence on South Oak Street has begun efforts to remove the debri and further stated this is the last burned residence in the city. GENERAL Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Adair to re-appoint Bill Chambers and Bobby Dean Hughes to the Civil Service Commission for a term of 6 years each expiring the first Monday in April 1980. Alderman Dougherty pointed out that no vacancy occurs on the Commission at this time, as their terms expire the 1st Monday in April, , thus Alderman Hill amended his motionthat the terms begin the 1st Monday in April, 1974, for a term of 6 years. ROLL CALL and the .following voted aye, Aldermen: Honeycutt, Wilson, Adair, Lehman and Hill and the following voted nay, Alderman Dougherty. Motion Carried. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Dougherty to appoint Gordon Tubbs to serv the unexpired term of Don Harrison on the Civil Servic Commission. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen Dougherty and Wilson and the following voted nay, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair and Honeycutt, 2 ayes, 4 nays. MOTION DENIED. Alderman Lehman seconded by Alderman Hill to appoint Harold Jones to serve the unexpired term of Don Harrison on the Civil Service Commission, said term expiring the first Monday in April, 1976. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Alderme: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeucutt. Motion Carried. Mayor Harden introduced Mr. J. T. James, Director of the Central Arkansas Emergency Medical Service Council, Inc. Mr. James reported this system would provide reliable and high quality emergency amb- ulance service to the city. He stated the system contracts with cities for ambulance services and then submitt the service to a private contractor for ambulance service in the area requiring that Yz million dollar insurance be placed on the vehicle and a 1 I COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 5 MARCH 21, 1974 trained medical technician assists on the ambulance. He stated the technician is required to have at least 80 hours medical training. Mr. James further reported that calls would be received at a dispatch center and then from that point contact to the ambulance service by two-way radio. He mentioned the system maintains good maintenance on all vehicles and requires modern -: equipment to be used. He stated a fee of $700.00 per month is requested from the city for this service. Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to table this matter until City Attorney Rice can meet with Mr. James and study the contract and report to the council. All voted in the affirmative. ADJOURNM!BNT There being no further business to come before the council on motion of Alderman Hill, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt and by consent of all members present the council adjourned until the next regular meeting to be held April 4, 1974 in the Council Chambers. All voted in the affirmative. ATTEST: ( CLERK PRAYER ROLL CALL PRESENTATION OF MINUTES CORRECTIONS AND/OR ADDITIONS TO THE MINUTES WATER DEPARTMENT FIRE DEPARTMENT POLICE DEPARTMENT SANITATION DEPARTMENT PARKS AND RECREATION STREET DEPARTMENT PLANNING COMMISSION GENERAL MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT AGENDA APRIL 4, 1974 Regular Meeting, March 21, 1974 Regular Meeting, March 7, 1974 Outside Water Connection, Old Military Rd. Sanitary Sewer Repair--Tommy Bond Sanitary Sewer & Water Extension on T.P. White & North Bailey-Tommy Bond Purchase of Pumper & hose car with Booster tank-Chief Schmitt Monthly Report-Chief Schmitt Proposed Park for Ray Rd. & Southeastern- Di:ck Huck Street Work Approvals-Mayor Harden Sunnyside Hills, Main Ditch Cleanout--T.R. Regular Meeting, March 5, 1974 Discussion of Metro Plan-Bob Hill Ambulance Contract-Mayor Harden Bond Ordinance amending Ordinance No's 201 & 233- Ben Rice COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 4, 1974 MUNICIPAL BUILDING 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, April 4, 1974, at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Harden, presiding officer, and the invocation was given by Alqerman Honeycutt. On ROLL CALL the following members were present as their names were called, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt, 5 present, 1 absent; a quorum was declared. Alderman Dougherty was absent. Others present were Mayor Harden; Clerk Avants; Ben Rice, City Attorney; Tommy Bond, Consulting Engineer; Fire Chief Schmitt; Dick Huck, Parks and Recreation Director and Ophelia Blasingame, Beautification Director. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 21, 1974, were pre- sented for study and later approval. CORRECTIONS AND/OR ADDITIONS TO THE MINUTES Corrections or additions to the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 7, 1974, were the next order of business. After no corrections or additions were presented, Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Adair that the Minutes stand approved as written and presented. All voted in the affirmative. \'VATER DEPARTMENT A request for a outside-the-city water connection was presented from six families located on the Old Military Road, Route 1. It was suggested by Alderman Wilson that the owners of the property be contacted to ascertain the exact location for the extension, before action is taken on the request. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman ~ilson to table the request for an extension to the city water lines until the residents clarify the exact location of their property. All voted in the affirmative. Tommy Bond presented a plan, profile and legal description for a new easement for the relocation of the sanitary sewer adjacent to the Convalescent Manor. He reported the existing sanitary sewer has been washed out by a drainage out by a drainage ditch that lies adjacent to the line; and the sewage is presently flowing into the open ditch and is creating a dangerous health problem in that area. Mr. Bond reported that Bobby Brewer, Sewer Department Supervisor, has received a new easement to relocate the line, signed by the property owners, and reco1nmended to the council that in1mediate construction of the line be started. He further mentioned the approximate cost of the line is $1,500.00; and the project is ready to be advertised. It was stated by the members of the council that the sewer repair is desperately needed in that area. Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to advertise for bids and proceed with construction on the Sanitary Sewer Relocation and Reconstruction adjacent to the Convalescent Manor at an approximate cost of $1,500.00. All voted in the affirmative. COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 2 APRIL 4, 1974 Tommy Bond representing the residents for the extension of the sanitary sewer lines on North Bailey, known as the Harold Gwatney line), including Gene Wilson, Monroe Thompson, Mr. Gwatney and the Episcopal Church reported that the property owners suggested they would pay ~ of the cost to construct the sewer lines and the city pay the remainding portion. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Adair to authorize Tommy Bond to contact the property owners and report that that the Water Company, at this time, does not have funds available to proceeed with the extension of the sanitary sewer lines. Motion approved by voice vote. FIRE DEPARTMENT Fire Chief Schmitt presented specifications to the council to pur- chase a pumper and hose car with a booster tank at a recent meeting; at which time the request was tabled, until further information concerning the delivery date of the truck could be ascertained. Chief Schmitt stated it would take approximately one year from the date of purchase to receive the truck. It was suggested that money be appropriated from next years Revenue Sharing Funds to cover the cost of the truck. Appropriation for the fire truck was made in the Planned use Report of Revenue Sharing Funds from June 30, 1973 to July 1, 1974. Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to advertise for bids for a pumper and hose car with a booster tank for the Fire Department. Mayor Harden recommended that letters be written to several companies requesting bids. All voted in the affirmative. Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to accept and file the Fire Chief's report for the month of April, reflecting 5 general alarms and 23 still alarms with an estimated fire loss during the month as $11,000.00. All voted in the affirmative. POLICE DEPARTMENT Mayor Harden commended Chief Leonard Brickell and the Police Department for the outstanding and professional job the department performed in capturing the robbers of Citizens National Bank on April 1, 1974. He stated the incident took exacty 14 minutes from the time the call was received at the Police Department until the money was returned the robbers apprehended. He stated he would write a letter to the Police Department commending them for a job well done, and express his and the council's congratulations. PARKS AND RECREATION Dlck rluck, ~arKs and Recreation Director, presented a proposal to the council to cosntruct a ball field and park located on the corner of Ray Road and Southeastern Avenue. He stated the park would be erected on property belonging to the Water Company at the present time, which was purchased for the elevated tank. He stated the total project to construct tennis courts and recreational and athletic facitlities would involve a five year project; and further reported government funding might be obtained to furnish the equipment. He said his biggest concern was that this area be set COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 3 APRIL 4, 1974 aside for a future neighborhood park. After further discussion, pertaining to the use the Water Company might have for the land and if would qualify for federal funds it was the consensus of the council to study the matter and authorize Dick Huck to inquire about availability of receiving Federal Funds. STREET DEPARTMENT Mayor Harden stated that at the Annual Street Meeting for 1974 held March 25, 1974, at 7:30 p.m. several street projects for construction for the Sun~er Program were presented. He presented a list of the tetatively approved projects for the beginning of the program. Alderman Wilson asked the status on obtaining federal funds for Main Street and he was advised the map had been revised on the Main and James intersection and the Highway Department took it back to be re-drawn; which will require some time. Alderman Wilson stated he would like to hold off making a decision on the streets planned for work until a better idea could be obtained concerning federal funds. He stated he felt the intersection at Main and James be the first project undertaken by the Street Department. After further discussion, Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to advertise and award bids to the '~ contractors and proceed construction on the following streets: FIREMEN"S PARK PARKING LOT, GOODSELL DRIVE @ CITY WAREHOUSE, CONNECTION OF HIGWAY 161 AND SCHOOL DRIVE, BAILEY STREET RECON- STRUCTION, ROOSEVELT ROAD (Between Pike & Roosevelt Circle), STONE STREET (James to Highway 161), EAST r~IN (Railroad to Elm Street), NORTHEASTERN AVENUE (madden Road to Highway 67), CAPTAIN COVE, SOUTHERN STREET AT SOUTHEASTERN, JEFF DAVIS (West riJ.ain to Vine Street, STANPHILL ROAD (Ray Road to Military), SCHOOL DRIVE (James Street to Sharp Street), SHARP STREET (School Drive to West Main), JOHNSON PARK (Multipurpose Courts), ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair and Honeycutt and Alderman Wilson abstained. Motion Carried. PLANNING COMMISSION Alderman vJilson moved, seconded by Aldernan Lehman to accept the final plat of Northwood Acres as per letter received from ~Jest Surveying Company stating: " . Section 6 of Northwood Acres, .... was approved as part of Section 5 by ·the Planning Comrnission at thier meeting on January 8, 1974. At the following City Council meeting, only those lots on Seneca Place were approved and the remainder of Blocks 4 and 10 were left unapproved until sanitary sewer problems were resolved. It is our understanding that the sewer situation either has been or will be corrected by the City .... ~ Motion approved by voice vote to accept the final plat of Northwood Acres. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to accept the Planning Commission's recommendation for the final plat of COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 4 APRIL 4, 1974 Lots 16 through 18, Block 7 and Lots 1 thorugh 4, Block 8 of Section 4, Northwood Acres, Jacksonville. Motion approved by voice vote. GENERAL Alderman Hill reported at a recent meeting he attneded at Metroplan, it was stated that Jacksonville has not paid the 1973 annual dues for membership in the amount of $1,520.00. He said funds were low at Metroplan and requested the council approve the expenditure. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to apy the 1973 Annual Membership Dues to Metroplan in the amount of $1,520.00. All voted in the affirmative. Mayor Harden presented the revised Ambulance Contract from the Central Arkansas Emergency Medical Services Council, Inc. with the following changes,: Under Article "J" 1) 15 days to remedy a default 2) To provide liability insurance coverage with companies acceptable to the city 3) City Agrees to permit use of (1) 1971 Chevrolet Ambulance Automobile, Serial #CE261F626006, until the contractor receives the new equipment delivery. Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to accept and approve the agreement between the City of Jacksonville and the Central Arkansas Emergency Medical Services to obtain ambulance service for the city and to authorize Mayor Harden to execute the contract with the understanding that a subsidy of $700.00 each month will be paid to the system from Revenue Sharing Funds if this expenditure qualifies otherwise from General Fund, said term of the contract from April 1, 1974 to June 28, 1975. All voted in the affirmative. "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 201 AND ORDINANCE NO. 233 OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, PROVIDING FOR THE ALLOWANCE OF ALUMINUM ROMEX WIRING TO BE USED IN STRUCTURES COVERED BY THE ORDINANCE, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.~ was introduceQ. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt that the Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes; motion approved. Ordinanee read for FIRST TIME by Mayor Harden. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman that the Ordinance be accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 5 APRIL 4, 1974 following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes; whereupon Mayor Harden read the Ordinance for SECOND TIME. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to further suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes whereupon Mayor Harden read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt that the Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. Motion Carried. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Adair that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt; 5 aye, 0 nays. Motion Carried. ORDINANCE AND EMRGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 3 1 1 this 4 th day of APRIL 1974. DRAINAGE Tommy Bond presented a plan profile sheet of the drainage ditch discussed at the drainage meeting recently. He commented that he found a drawing, prepared by his firm in 1969, for a proposed concrete ditch along the east side of Sunnyside Hills Addition. He pointed out the grades on this ditch is extremely flat, and any structure other than a smooth concrete channel will have a tendency to have pot holes and flat places where stagnate water will stand. He said that the construction as prepared was laid out with the idea of only providing a fall from the existing culverts near Pike and Roosevelt Avenues to the existing culverts under Graham Road.He said he had discussed this matter with Mr. Vergil Delaney and if the Delaney project materilized that it might be possible to provide additional slope on this ditch, which would afford better drainage. Mr. Bond stated he would meet again with Mr. Delaney concerning this matter and report to the council. ADJOURNMENT There being no further busniness to come before the council on motion of Alderman Wilson, seconded by Alderman Lehman and by consent of all membe rs present the council adjourned until the next regul a t e . m e ting i be held April 18, 1974 in the Council Ch e £ APPROVE: t ATTEST:_~~~·~~~~~-===~~~~-- FLO A ANT , CITY CLERK 6 I. AGENDA APRIL ' 18, 1974 PRAYER ROLL CALL PRESENTATION OF MINUTES CORRECTIONS AND/OR ADDITIONS TO THE MINUTES WATER DEPARTMENT FIRE DEPARTMENT POLICE DEPARTMENT SANITATION DEPARTMENT PARKS AND RECREATION STREET DEPARTMENT PLANNING COMMISSION GENERAL MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT Regular Meeting, April 4, 1974 Regular Meeting, March 21, 1974 Outside Water Connection, Old Military Rd. Outside Water Connection-Eulin C. Downing Outside Water Connection-Cleo Cavender Outside Water Connection-Nancy Dobbins Outside Sewer Connection-Mayor Harden Bid for Hoist-Mayor Harden Cash Receipts & Disbursements Accounts Payable Phase II Water Improvement System-Gerald Fielder Mid Arkansas Water District-Alderman Wilson Infiltration Study of Sewer Line-Alderman Dougherty Sewer Line Router-Alderman Dougherty Monthly Report-Chief Brickell Promotion of Jack Livengood to Sergt.- Chief Brickell Vacation & Overtime-Alderman Hill Quarterly Report-Dick Huck Repaving of West Main St.-Alderman Wilson Balance of Street Work-Mayor Harden Regular Meeting, April 2, 1974 Codification of Ordinances-Ben Rice Presentation of Boy's Club-Ben Rice Youth Shelter Homes-Edward Smith Addition of portable building-Alderman Hill CURRENT ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Water Dept., April 1974 Arkansas Meter Repair Bagley Maps Batesville White Lime Bowles & Edens Co. Conrade Electric Co. City Lumber Cole's Publications G.P. Freshour Goodsell Welding Hamilton's Garage Ingle Fence Co. Mobil Oil Otasco McCrory Razorback Rental Safeway Stores Stuttgart Machine Works Town & Country Insurance Vernon's Auto Ser. Waterworks Ser. Co. Whit Davis Lbr. Bill's Auto Parts Dewy-Burke Machine Works C. K. Radio Sales & Ser. GEl Service Harold Gwatney Chevrolet Hollis & Company Ivy's Auto Supply National Chemsearch 554.71 91.77 1,072.50 194.90 348.00 127.09 18.56 67.09 41.20 40.43 264.26 3,016.97 10.39 17.50 3.52 17.64 2,242.00 23.85 75.00 7.92 Baddour Wholesale Batesville Truck Line Bill's Auto Parts Burroughs Corporation Conrade Electric (pd) C. K. Radio Double "R" Florist Al Garvin's Garage G.E. Service Ivy Hall Garage James B:t'os. 0. B. Repair Oxford Chemicals Rockwell International Jim Smith Mobil (pd) Buddy H. Taylor Vaughan Tire Co. Red Walker's Radiator Waterworks Supply Co. Williams Gulf Ser. TOTAL 2.72 162.18 50.75 168.49 96.00 45.00 82.41 6.79 56.65 3.50 267.27 87.45 192.03 468.90 424.35 35.00 23.19 Ser49.46 172.26 23.00 10,652.70 SEWER DEPT. 39.55 29.36 32.45 10.30 4.01 106.74 18.86 539.92 Bond Consulting Eng. City Lumber Co. Criss & Shaver Inc. Goodsell Welding Hamiltons Garage Ivan Holloway Ser. Jacksonville Gas & (pd)35.00 88.58 24.74 305.56 82.07 (pd) 87.24 Plumbing 52.55 66.85 0. B. Repair TOTAL 1,523.78 I 1 L ~ COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 18, 1974 MUNICIPAL BUILDING 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, April 18, 1974, at 7~30 p.m. in the Municipal Building. The meeting was called to ordery by Mayor Harden and the invocation was given by The Reverend Edward Smith, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Jacksonville. On ROLL CALL the following members were present as their names were called, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt, 6 present, 0 absent; a quorum was declared. Others present were Mayor Harden; Clerk Avants; Ben Rice, City Attorney; Jerrel Fielder of Bond Consulting Engineers; Lloyd Bailey, Purchasing Agent; Ophelia Blasingame, Beautification Director; Elmer Hines, Water Supervisor; Bobby Brewer, Sewer Supervisor; Bobbie Martin and Hazel Shiell, Water & Sewer Department Bookkeepers; Dick Huck, Parks and Recreation Director and Gerald Hamm, Sanitation Supervisor. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES The minutes of ·the Regula r Meeting of April 4, 19 7 4, were presented for study and later approval. CORRECTIONS AND/OR ADDITIONS TO THE MINUTES Corrections and or add itions to the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 21, 1974, were the next order of business. After no corrections or additions were presented, Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt that the minutes stand approved as written and presented. All voted in the affirmative. GENERAL Mayor Harden requested and was granted permission to deviate from the order of the agenda to hear a request from Lewis Johnson, Executive Director of the Green Thumb Program. Mr. Johnson stated during the past legislature, Representative Michael Wilson and State Sen·tator Max Howell promoted the Green Thumb Program; and under the Community Service Act No. 815 of the General Assembly elderly citizens of a community can be hired and paid by the State Government. He stated that no contract is necessary, that the program will strictly be on a person-to-person basis, envolving Mayor Harden, Ophelia Blasingame, Director for the Jacksonville Program and him. Mr. Johnson further reported the Jacksonville area had been alloted to hire seven workers (men or women) who meet the criteria of the Act to work throughout the city. He stated each person-would work approximately 3 day per week, 8 hours per day. He mentioned a salary minimum of $1.60 per hour would be the rate paid to the employees; also that the program is funded through June, 1975. Mr. Johnson stated all employees would be covered under Workmen's Compensation Insurance. The only requirement of the city is paying for a physical examination COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 2 APRIL 18, 1974 of the employee before they are hired. Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to accept the Green Thumb Program to provide work for the elderly workers and to approve payment for physical examinations of these workers. All voted in the affirmative. Reverend Edward Smith, Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Jacksonville, stated the Jacksonville Coordinating Council conducted a survey of the social problems in the community, and mentioned the number one priority in the community is youth. He stated there is no such facility for emergency shelter for delinquent youth in Pulaski County. He also stated the homes provide a source of rehabilitation to the youth. He further stated requirements are that the city accept the responsibility of submitting a LEEA Grant, as a municipality has to sponsor it. Reverend Smith reported the Sertoma Club of Jacksonville is funding the matching portion of the grant for the first year. (lst year Federal Match is 95%-2nd year 75% and 3rd year 55%} He mentioned it would cost approximately $65,000.00 for the first year to establish the program then drop to $45,000.00 for the remaining 2 years, if funds are available. It was mentioned that LEEA Grants, are usually set up on a 3 year period, and it was thought the grant will have to be re-submitted each year. Mayor Harden questioned whether the city would be responsible for the grant for the remaining 2 years of the program if other contributors cannot raise funds. After discussion, Mayor Harden appointed Alderman Harry Dougherty, Chairman, Alderman Larry Wilson and Alderman Richard Adair to meet with Reverend Smith and obtain exact figures of the amount of money required for the grant; the kind of budget they propose to operate under and specific plans as to the funding of this project and report to the counci at the next council meeting. WATER DEPARTMENT Alderman Honeycutt moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to table the request for six families to tie-on to the city wat.er main located on the Old Military Road until the residents have des- ignated their exact location. All voted in the affirmative. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to approve the outside-the-city water connection from Eulin C. Downing located on Arkansas Highway 294 one mile east of the Pulaski- Lonoke County line. (near Johnny James property) All voted in the affirmative. Alderman Honeycutt moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to approve the outside-the-city water connection request from Cleo Cavender _located on the corner of Military Road and South Eastern Avenue situated across the street for the east water treatment plant. All voted in the affirmative. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to approvve the outside-the-city water connection request from the _I r COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 3 APRIL 18, 1974 Valentine-Dick Jeter Water Users Association for Nancy Dobbins located at Rt. 1 Box 458 E. All voted in the affirmative. Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to approve the request for outside-the-city sewer connection from John H. Harden for 5 trailers located on Arkansas Highway 294. It was stated all facilities are available, including manholes, and the request entails only tieing on~ All voted in the affirmative. Mayor Harden announced that bids were opened Tuesday, April 16, 1974, at 11:30 a.m. on the hoist for the West Water Treatment Plant. He stated that only one bid was received which was from Goodsell Welding and Iron Works to furnish and install the hoist in the amount of $3,090.00. It was suggested that since funds are deficient in the Water and Sewer Depart- ment that possibly Revenue Sharing Funds could be used to cover the cost of installation and furnishing the hoist. It was suggested that Ben Rice , City Attorney check to see if the expenditure would be legal, with the aid of City Clerk Floy Avants; whereupon Alderman Dougherty moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to accept the bid of Goodsell Welding & Iron Norks to furnish and install the hoist for $3,090.00 to be paid from Revenue Sharing Funds if possible. Motion approved by voice vote. Alderman Dougherty moved , seconded by Alderman Lehman to approve for payment the current accounts payable for the Water Department in the sum of $10,652.70, and the Sewer Department in the sum of $1,523.78. It was once again mentioned the deficit the Sewer Department is in and it was suggested that Mr. Brown of Brown and Rogers CPA Firm be contacted to establish an accounting procedure toward allocating some of the bond funds for the Sewer Department. All voted in the affirmative to approve payment for the current accounts payable for the month of April 1974. Jerrel Fielder of Bond Consulting Engineers reported the Arkansas State Board of Health have approved plans and speci- fications for Phase II of the Water Improvement Project and are now ready to advertise for construction bids. The project will include the construction of a million gallon ground storage tank, a building to house chemical feed equipment and laboratory facilites, a control system to control the new wells and new chemical feed equipment and a cover for the existing 5,000,000 gallon reservoir at the West Treatment Plant. The construction costs are estimated at approximately $659,000.00. He stated bids would be advertised in the next issue of Construction News and bids taken on May 14, 1974. Alderman Dougherty moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to authorize advertising and taking bids for Phase II of the Water Improvement Project. All voted in the affirmative. 67, COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 4 APRIL 18, 1974 Alderman Wilson stated at a recent council meeting $20,000.00 was appropriated for the Mid-Arkansas Water Distribution District to conduct a study for a future water source. He stated the city did not have any kind of a contract with MAWDD and that no limitations were made on the money and progress reports were not requested. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Dougherty to write a letter to MAWDD stating that should the other municipalities and governments in the 5 county area par- ticipating in the study be unable to contribute their alloted share of the $93,000.00 toward the study, or if the State Soil and Water Conservation District could not match funds or if MAWDD is unable to implement the study within one year that the $20,000.00 paid by the city would revert back to the city; also that interest be paid on the $20,000.00 since it was funded in March 1974, and then paid to the city. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt. Motion Carried. Alderman Dougherty reported the Sewer Infiltration Study had been started and is approximately 1/3 complete, but since funds in the Sewer Department are depleted, the project was stopped until the money to initiate the project could be appropriated. He stated it will cost approximately $15,000.00 to continue the project in order to finish the study and purchase a router. Alderman Dougherty reported the East Sewage Treatment Plant is overloaded and when rains occur the sewers back up. He also mentioned the router would do the work of two men and do a more efficient job. Alderman Dougherty moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to appropriate $15,000.00 from Revenue Sharing Funds to continue the Sewer Infiltration Project and advertise for bids and purchase a router of the Sewer Department. All voted in the affirmative. FIRE DEPARTMENT POLICE DEPARTMENT Alderman Honeycutt moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to accept the Police Chief's monthly report for March 1974, reflecting 557 cases brought before the Municipal Court with total cash from fines, forfeitures and other payments as $17,487.30. All voted in the affirmative. Alderman Dougherty moved, seconded 'by Alderman Adair to accept the Police Chief's recommendation to promote Officer John R. Livengood head of the Police Community Realtions Program to Sergeant; and to grant a salary increase to the next pay grade. Motion approved by voice vote. The aldermen commended Officer Livengood for the fine job he has done with the Community Relations Program and in the Police Department. Mayor Harden reported he received the final reports of the in- vestigation of the Jacksonville Police Department from Colonel Bill Miller, Friday April 12. He stated the investigation COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 5 APRIL 18, 1974 interrogated several of the policeman and found one policeman \'Tas allegedly involved in gambling. He said the case will be referred to Police Chief Leonard Brickell and the Civil Service Commission for disciplinary action. SANITATION DEPARTMENT Alderman Hill stated in the Budget for 1974 overtime for the Sanitation Supervisor and the vaction pay for the regular employees was deleted from the budget. He stated the Sanitation Department does not have adequate help and if the men would take their vacations the department would be required to hire additional personell. He stated the Sanitation Department's income is in the black and requested overtime and vacation be paid. Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to authorize paid vacations to Mr. Gerald Harnrn and his -drivers, and overtime to Mr. Harnrn (Supervisor) retroactive to January 1, 1974. Motion approved by voice vote. PARKS AND RECREATION Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Dougherty to accept and file the Quarterly Report of the Park & Recreation for the first quarter of 1974. All voted in the affirmative. Mayor Harden reported there was insufficient lighting at the ball fields in Dupree Park and several adjustments and L1 new poles purchased before the ball season starts. It was mentioned the registration of the players has more than doubled and night games will have to be played to accomodate all the players. Dick .Huck stated he had tried to obtain federal funds for this project but had been unable to do so. Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman that the city appropriate $7,000.00 from Revenue Sharing Funds and transferr the funds to the Park. Fund to cover the cost of installing 4 new poles and lights. After discussion Alderman Adair \vi thdrew the motion and Alderman Lehman his 2nd; therefore Mayor Harden appointed Alderman Robert Hill, Chairman, Alderman William Lehman, and Alderman Honeycutt to meet with Dick Huck and obtain figures on the cost for the poles and the possibility of using Revenue Sharing Funds. STREET DEPARTMENT Alderman Wilson led a discussion of a re-paving job on West Main Street, and pointed out the contractor had done a shoddy job when this \vas done in 1973 and felt that the contractor should be required to re-do the job prop~rly. Mayor Harden said the job was done late in the year and that it was a rugged job, however he felt the city dertved_a certain benefit from the work as the road was sealed, and that he had discussed the matter with the contractor, and the contractor proposed to furnish the equipment and re-do the job if the city would furnish the "peas". Alderman Wilson said he disliked seeing the city spend $14,000 on the road, and then have to come back and pay anything to get it re-done. After discussion, it was the COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 6 APRIL 18, 1974 general consensus that Mayor Harden get in contact with the contractor and find out the exact amount of "Peas" that will be required, and the entire cost to the city and report to the council. Mayor Harden stated that at a recent Street Meeting several projects were left undecided. He stated these projects must be taken care of before the summer before it is too late to begin any work on the streets. It was the consensus of the council to hold a street meeting Monday, April 22, 1974 at 7:30 p.m. to discuss the remaining street projects. PLANNING COMMISSION The Planning Commission's Minutes of April 2, 1974 were read and the following action was taken upon their recommendations: "THE SANITARY SEWER PLAN IN THE REVISED PRELIMINARY PLAT OF OAKWOOD SUBDIVISION WAS STUDIED BY THE MEMBERS." After discussion, it was the consensus of the council that Mayor Harden meet with the residents of the Oakwood Subdivision and discuss a list of the necessary changes to be made on the sewer plan, before the final plat is submitted. Upon recommendation of the Planning Commission Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Adair to accept the final plat of Phase II, Westwood Subdivision submitted by Bill Carpenter. He stated the street was being worked on and that he would finish the sidewalks after the driveways were completed. (property located behind the Willow Bend Apartments on Marshall Road) All voted in the affirmative. GENERAL Ben Rice stated he and Mrs. Avants met with a representative of Book Publishing Company on the codification of ordinances. He stated all of the city's ordinances are currently being put into code form to be published and have been cross referenced with Arkansas State Laws. He further reported approximately 12 ordinances must be passed in order to repeal ordinances that are no longer in effect or out of date. He mentioned the principal ordinance that should be considered for revision is the Clty Privilege Tax. He stated he would like to have the council and the city inspector draw up recommendations for the taxes and present them to him as the cut off date for printing the Ordinances is June 1, 1974. It was suggested the council meet as a committee of the whole and work with the City Inspector toward completing this ordinance. Ben E. Rice, member of the Board of Directors of the Jacksonville Boys Club, announced that the presentation and dedication of the Jacksonville Boys Club is planned for Friday, April 26. He stated the guest speaker will be Wilson Matthew assistant athletic director at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 7 APRIL 18, 1974 Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to accept Alderman's Hill recommendation to allow a temporary portable building to be placed at the Christian Church of Jacksonville on Pearl St. Alderman Hill stated the building will be used for Sunday School classes until the addition to the church is completed. All voted in the affirmative. Mayor Harden announced the city auction will be held in the next two weeks and stated he felt some of the machinery at the warehouse should be auctioned. He said the value of the equipment has depreciated but felt the metal could be used for scrap. John Copp, a resident at 112 Harold St. reported the drainage situation in that area is very bad and needs reconstructing. Mayor Harden announced the city has plans and specifications for Harold Street Drainage under consideration now and invited Mr. Copp to attend the street meeting and at that time this matter will be discussed. · Alderman Wilson stated he had had a complaint that off duty Police and Firemen are driving too fast when a fire occurs and suggested they should obey the speed limits if not in an emergency vehicle. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the council on motion of Alderman Hill, seconded by Alderman Adair and by consent of all members present the council adjourned until the next regular council meeting to be held May 2, B74 in the Council Chambers. All voted in the affirmative. ATTEST: 1/. PRAYOR ROLL CALL AGENDA May 2, 1974 PRESENTATION OF MINUTES CO~TIONS AND/OR ADDITIONS TO THE MINUTES Regular Meeting, April 18, 1974 Regular Meeting, April 4, 1974 73, WATER DEPARTMENT Midway Water Gompany-~ater Board Members FIRE DEPARTMENT POLICE DEPARTMENT SANITATION DEPARTMENT PARKS & RECREATION STREET DEPARTMENT GENERAL MAYORrrs ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT South Jacksonville Sewer-Aldermen Wilson, Lehman, & fuugherty Acceptance of Bids-Mayor Harden Outside Water Connection-George TuGker Outside Water Connection-Charles R. Dyson, Sr. Outside Water Connection-Dick Jeter--Edward Dorhan Monthly Report--Chief Schmitt Quarterly Report-Cheif Brickell Sala~ Increase for Jack Livengood--Mrs. Avants Appropriation of funds for Harold St.drainage- Alderman Dougherty Street Department Funds-Alderman Dougherty Audit Report--Mayor Harden Repair of Animal ShelterJ-Alderman Dougherty Placing of trailor on 10028 Mayfair Rd-Dougherty Rezoning of lot on Taylor St.--Ray Morgan Vacation Pay for Sewer Dept. [ '- COUNCIL MEETING MAY 2, 1974 MUNICIPAL BUILDING 7:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, May 2, 1974, at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Harden and the invocation was given by Alderman Honeycutt. On ROLL CALL the following members were present as their names were called, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair, Hilson and Honeycutt, 6 present, 0 absent; a quorum was declared. Others present were Mayor Harden; Clerk Avants; Ben Rice, City Attorney; Tommy Bond, Consulting Engineer; Ophelia Blasingame, Beautification Director; Bobby Brewer, Sewer Supervisor; and Dick Huck, Parks and Recreation Director. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES The minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 18, 1974, were presented for study and later approval. CORRECTIONS AND/OR ADDITIONS TO THE MINUTES Corrections and or additions to the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 4, 1974, were the next order of business .. After no corrections or additions were presented, Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman that the minutes stand approved as written and presented. All voted in the affirmative. GENERAL Mayor Harden requested and was granted permission to deviate from the order of the agenda to hear complaints from residents near Royal Chalet Apartment Complex on 700 Poplar Street. ~1r. Royce Elliott, spokesman for the group stated the last weekend of April, residents of the complex were disturbing the surrounding neighborhood with loud music and profanity. He stated the party which was held began about 9:00 Saturday evening and continued through Sunday evening; in which·he and several other residents called the police to report the disturbance. The Police Department requested the residents to adhere with the policies of disturbing the peace and the request was ignored. Mr. Elliott asked if the City Council could help to alleviate some of the disorder at the apartment complex. Mayor Harden stated a warrant would have to issued to each person attending the party and brought to court. After considerable discussion of the matter, Mayor Harden stated he would get in contact with Chief Brickell and meet with Charles Pearrow, the Apartment Manager to resolve the problem. WATER DEPARTMENT 1s; Mayor Harden stated a group of property owners in South Jacksonville formed the Midway Water Company in 1961 to service their area and have now proposed to turn over to the city the water line, and all monies on deposit belonging to the company and request _ t .hat the city continue to serve the area and install meters. It was stated each customer on the line agrees to pay the city the COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 2 MAY 2, 1974 normal meter deposit. The line consists of a mile of pipe more or less extending south of Jacksonville from 9101 Jacksonville Highway, continuing south to about 100 yards down Wooten Road which serves about sixty homes and small businesses. It was mentioned several illegal tie-ons have been connected, leaks have gone unrepaired and considerable amount of wasted water has caused the cost to the company. Mayor Harden mentioned it would cost approximately $7,500 to meter the area and again mentioned the deficit in the water company. Alderman Dougherty moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to appoint a committe to obtain facts and figures on the cost to meter the area and the exact number of meters to be set. All voted in the affirmative. Mayor Harden appointed Alderman Wilson to serve as Chairman and Alderman Lehman and Dougherty with the assistance of Elmer Hines, Water Supervisor to obtain these figures and report back to the counci;l. Alderman Wilson, chairman for the committee to obtain sewer for South Jacksonville proposed that $1,000.00 of Revenue Sharing money be appropriated for the purpose of up-dating the 1969 study by Marion Crist for Metroplan. He stated he and Alderman Dougherty met with Beck Tire of the Marion Crist Associates to discuss the possibility of obtaining grants to construct the sewer line in South Jacksonville. Alderman Wilson stated the Marion Crist Associates would combine with Bond Consulting to start the initial study for the sewer system under the require- ments of Arkansas Polution Control and Ecology. It was stated that an application for this grant had been submitted in October of 1972 and it was reported funds could not be available until 1976. Several suggestions had been made by Beck Tire for the system in South Jacksonville to build an oxidation plant or re-locate the East Sewage Treatment Plant. Alderman Dougherty stated the grant would pertain to only constructing the main water line and the property owners would construct the service line to their homes. After considerable discussion it was the consensus of the council to authorize Mayor Harden to meet with Beck Tire and Tommy Bond to discuss the proposal to obtain Sewer for South Jacksonville. Mayor Harden stated bids for the sanitary sewer re-location near the convalescent Manor we.r:e O[: .. H:!H A.I:J.r:..il 24 aL 10:30 a.m. The following bids were submitted: S & S Construction Co. Northgate Plumbing & Heating $ 2,028.00 1,754.00 Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to accept the low bid from Northgate Plumbing & Heating in the amount of $1,754.00 for the re-location of the sanitary sewer line. It was mP.ntioned the estimated cost of the project was $1,500.00. All voted in the affirmative. Mayor Harden reported the heavy rain caused a sewage line break at Transvaal Chemical Company and chemicals from the Marco Chemical Co. are flowing in the ditch. He stated the Sewer I COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 3 MAY 2, 1974 Department has bequn to alliviate the problem todav and will continue. Mayor Harden announced bids for th~ Harold Street Drainage Project were discarded. He mentioned no surety bond was received on one bid and the other bid exceeded the cost estimate. Mavor Harden stated bids are being re-advertised for the project. Mayor Harden recommended that the Sewer Department be paid their vacations. He stated there is a shortage of employees and due to the salaries paid to them they can not afford a vacation. He stated it has been the city's policy to give the employee the choice between taking their vacation or being paid for the time. It was further recommended that all departments in the city be paid their vacations. The amount of money needed in the Water & Sewer Department to supply the money for the vacations was questioned and the deficit in both the departments was again mentioned. After considerable discussion pertaining to the finances of the departments Alderman Honeycutt moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to pay each employee in each department of the city their vacations. It was suggested the supervisor encourage their employees to take their vacations. Alderman Adair mentioned that the recommendation be tabled until a report could be received from the department super- visors stating the approximate number of employees that would take their vacation and if any employees wish to be paid for the vacation time. Therefo~~~~ Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Dougherty to;E!le eoriginal motion for two weeks. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye: Aldermen: Dougherty, Adair, and Wilson and the followinq voted nay, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, and Honeycutt, 3 aves, 3 nays; therefore Mayor Harden voted nay. Motion denied. Alderman Honeycutt moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to vote on the oriqinal motion to pav vacation to all city employees. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman and Honeycutt and the following voted nay, Aldermen: Dougherty, Adair and Wilson. 3 ayes, 3 nays; therefore Mayor Harden voted aye. Motion carried. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to table the request for an outside-the-city water connection from Georqe P. Tucker located at Rt. 1, Box 453 E until further information on the location is received. All voted in the affirmative. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to accept the request for an outside-the-citv water connection from Charles R. Dyson, Sr. This property is located e~st ·of Jacksonville on Military Road next to Herb's Grocery. All voted in the affirmative. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Dougherty to accept the recommendation from the Valentine Dick-Jeter Water Users Association to connect Edward R. Dorhan located at Rt. 1, Box 485 D on the water line. All voted in the affirmative. Alderman Douqherty mentioned the settlement taken by the judge at the Lonoke water hearings. He stated there is a possibility of a water shortage for this summer for the citv. Ben Rice stated a capacitv of 5 million qallons can be pumped per dav thru an 8 hour period which the city couldoperate on 3 million qallons per day. 77, COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 4 MAY 2, 1974 Tommy Bond stated he would contact the Geological Service Board to monitor the pumps and reoort back to the council. FIRE DEPARTMENT Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to accept the Fire Chief's monthly report for April 1974, reflecting 12 general alarms and 20 still alarms with an estimated fire loss during the month as $4,510.00. All voted in the affirmative. POLICE Alderman Honeycutt moved, seconded by Alderman Adair to accept the Police Chief's 1st Quarterly Report from the Investigation Depart- ment. All voted in the affirmative. Mrs. Avants, City Clerk, stated at a recent meeting of the council a promotion of Sergeant with salary increa~ to the next pay step was granted to Officer Jack Livenqood. She stated the resolution settirig up raises for the Police Department was amended and a new schedule was not passed. Mrs. Avants stated according to the salary he is making the pay increase on the schedule would be $10.00 the next step would be $25.00. Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to approve a $25.00 per month salary increase for Officer Jack Livengood. All voted in the· affirmative. SANITATION DEPARTMENT PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT STREET DEPARTMENT Alderman Dougherty questioned if funds approved at the last Street Meeting were properly presented. According to the City Attorney Rice unless all the aldermen were present the appropriation would not be valid. He stated the approval for those funds must come before a called council meeting. Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to advertise for bids for the Harold Street Drainage Project. All voted in the affirmative. Alderman Dougherty suggested job numbers be assigned to the Street Projects for this year. He stated an exact account of the expenditures for each of the project c..:uulc.l lJe esldLlished. It was the consensus of the council to turn this matter to the Purchasing Agent, Lloyd Bailey, to set. up a job number procedure. Mayor Harden reported drainage pipes need to be placed under several driveways on Trickey Lane to help alleviate part of the drainage situation in that area. He stated he would like to purchase a supply of pipes and store them in the warehouse. It was questined by the aldermen whether he would be placing pipe throughout the city. Mayor Harden commented he will place the pipe in the areas of the city where needed. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by,A ld ermrul Lehman to authorize the Mayor to advertise for bids/ ~Ra ~illl efm~~~11.@ t~~,g2 °~8Rcr ete drainage pipe. All voted in the affirmative.. ,- GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 5 MAY 2, 1974 Mayor Harden stated the council met April 24 at noon to discuss the Audit Report for the General and Street Funds for 1973. He stated recommendations for 1974 were discussed. Alderman Honeycutt moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to except the 1973 Audit Report for the General and Street Funds. All voted in the affirmative. Alderman Dougherty presented recommendations to the Mayor for the repair of the Animal Shelter. Mayor Harden stated $6,000 had been appropriated from Revenue Sharing to repair the Animal Shelter this summer and stated work . had already begun. Alderman Dougherty stated at a recent council meeting a request to place a mobil home at 10028 Mayfair Road was tabled unti the aldermen studied the area in question. It was mentioned the area around this lot is surrounded by mobile homes. Ben Rice, City Attorney stated this would be in violation of the zoning ordinance. Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to table the request for two weeks to study the matter. All voted in the affirmative. Mayor Harden presented a request from Ray Morgan to temporarily rezone a lot on the North side of Taylor Street adjoining the Happy Mobile Home Park. He stated he is planning on building a home on that property he has purchased and would like to place a mobile home on the lot until his home has been completed. Alderman Adair moved, to·' referr this matter to the Planning Commission and then withdrew his motion. It was mentioned according to the zoning ordinance the property could only be rezoned for a mobile home park. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Dougherty to accept Mr. Morgan request to waive the zoning ordinance to place the mobile home on Taylor St. for a period not exceeding 6 months. All voted in the affirmative. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the council on motion of Alderman Hill, seconded by Alderman Wilson and by consent of all members present to adjourn until the next regular council meeting to be held May 16, 1974 in the Council Chambers. ATTEST: ( PRAYOR ROLL CALL AGENDA May 16, 1974 PRESENTATION OF MINUTES CORRECTIONS AND/OR ADDITIONS TO THE MINUTES WATER DEPARTMENT FIRE DEPARTMENT POLICE DEPARTMENT SANITATION DEPARTMENT PARKS & RECREATION STREET DEPARTMENT PLANNING COMMISSION GENERAL MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOU:mMENT Regular Meeting, May 2, 1974 Regular Meeting, April 18, 1974 Cash Receipts & Disbursements Accounts Payable ~I. Midway Water Company, Comm. Report--Alderman Wilson Bid Acceptance, Phase 2--Mayor Harden Reimbursement from Canst. Fund to Rev. & Oper.Fund- Mayor Harden Purchase of "6 fire line for Pine Meadows Tr. Ct.-- Mayor Harden Discussion of Public Hearing, Pollution & Ecology Board--Mayor Harden Outside Water Connection--George Tucker Outside Wa-:E!r Connection--Mili·tary Road Outside Water Connection--Lonnie Barger Outside Water Connection--Jimmie Lee Dobbins Bid on Fire Truck Monthly Report--Chief Brickell Resolution pertaining to Central Criminal Justice- Cheif Brickell Ballfield Lights, Comm. Report+ Alderman Hill Main St. Drainage--Tommy Bond Drainage on Hill St.--Alderman Adair Bid Acceptance--Harold St. Drainage Bid Acceptance--Hill St. & Brewer Regular Meeting, May 7, 1974 Placing trailer on 10028 Mayfair Road-Dougherty Emergency Shelter Funding-Alderman Dougherty Resolution for City accepting 2500 Hundred dollars for YES Homes, Inc.-Ben Rice Ordinance Codification--Ben Rice r . ' CURRENT ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Water Dept., May 1974 Alderson Reporting Co. 30.35 Arkansaw Meter Reapir 3,215. 44 Batesville White Lime 1,227.50 Bowles & Edens Co. 383.16 City Lumber 236,87 Jack Conrade & Co. (Pd) 68.50 Film Transit Inc. (Pd) 3.45 Goodsell Welding 212.75 Jacksonville Daily News 22.98 Jacksonville Starter & Gen. 13.33 Mobil Oil 2,988.16 Razorback Rental 12.50 Sterlings 4.26 G.L. Turner Co. 50.80 Waterworks Ser. Co. 25.00 Williams Gulf 26.85 Arkla Batesville Truck Line Bills' Auto Parts Capitol Chemical & Supply C.K. Radio Sales & Ser. Crain Sales Co. W.W. Grainger Hamiltons Garage Jacksonville Gas & Plbg. James Bros. The Rohan Co. Safeway Stores Singer Layne Vaughan Tire Waterworks Supply Co. Witcher Electric TOTAL SEWER SEPT. Aclin Ford Bills Auto Parts City Lumber Co. Criss & Shaver Goodsell Welding Harold Gwatney Chev. Ivy's Auto Supply O.B. Repair Rockwell International S & S Construction Red Walkers Radiator 19.20 3.34 61.99 50.47 59.74 9.27 7.44 231.69 64.96 120.00 82.40 Arkansas Polution Control(Pd) Bowles & Edens C.K. Radio Dewey Burke Machine W.W. Grainger Holloway Ser. Jacksonville Daily News Oxford Chemicals Spradlin Auto Repair Vaughan Tire Waterworks Supply TOTAL 33.73 537.42 13.99 764.25 60.30 469.85 7.73 22.35 27.56 476.10 458.86 13.03 2,606.52 155.36 480.85 381.25 $15 ,03 1. 05 1.68 3.30 16.07 228.10 150.32 90.74 18.25 322.35 24.05 5.15 337.56 $ 1,908 .07 13. COUNCIL MEETING MAY 16, 1974 MUNICIPAL BUILDING 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, May 16, 1974, at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Harden and the invocation was given by Reverend Edward Smith, Pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Jacksonville. On ROLL CALL the following members were present as their names were called, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair and Wilson, 5 present, 1 absent; a quorum was declared. Alderman Honeycutt was absent. Others present were Mayor Harden; in the absence of City Clerk, Floy Avants, who was attending the National Municipal Clerk's Convention in Norfolk, Virginia, Mary Rutledge recorded the minutes of the council~ also present were Ben Rice, City Attorney; Tommy Bond, Consulting Engineer; Elmer Williams, City Inspector; Police Chief Leonard Brickell; Fire Chief Wayman Schmitt; Ophelia Blasingame, Beautification Director; Gerald Hamm, Sanitation Supervisor and Al Garvin, Street Supervisor. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES The m1nutes of the Regu lar Meeting of May 2, 1974, were presented for study and later approval. CORRECTIONS AND/OR ADDITIONS TO THE MINUTES Corrections and or additions to the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 18, 1974, were the next order of business. After no corrections or additions were presented, Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that the minutes stand approved as written and presented. All voted in the affirmative. STREET DEPARTMENT Mayor Harden -requested and was granted permission to deviate from the order of the agenda to discuss the drainage construction on Hill St., presented by Alderman Adair. Alderman Adair stated Captain Vaughan, residing on Hill St. met with him and requested that the drainage pipe that is being placed behind hs fence be constructed through his backyard. Alderman Adair reported installi~the pipe through Captain's Vaughan's yard would be to an advantage to the drainage problem. It would alleviate any unnecessary angles in the layout of the pipe and result in a smooth flow of drainage. Ben Rice, City Attorney, stated an easement would have to be obtained from the property owner and recorded in the County Clerk's office. Tommy Bond reported bids were re-advertised for the Hill St. to North Bailey St. Drainage Project and were opened May 7,1974, at 11:00 a.m. He stated S & S Construction Company submitted the only bid on the project in the amount of $22,014.52 and mentioned the bid is approximately $6,000 to $7,000 over the original cost estimate. After discussion, Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to award the bid to S & S Construction Company in the amount of $22,014.52 with the stipulation that a change COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 2 MAY 16, 1974 order be made to place a drainage pipe through Captain Vaughan's backyard and obtain an easement across this property. Tommy Bond was authorized to draw up the legal description for the work order change. All voted in the affirmative. Tommy Bond stated the Harold St. Drainage Project was re-advertised and bids were opened May 7, 1974, at 11:00 a.m. He mentioned S & S Construction Company again submitted the only bid for the project in the amount of $21,061.65 for Alternate I and $21,564.15 for Alternate II. Mr. Bond reported the difference in the two alternates is an open ditch or having a clsoed ditch between the houses. Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Dougherty to award the bid to S & S Construction Co. in the amount of $21,564.15 using Alternate II. He further stated this would help alleviate water from standing on the property after a rain. All voted in the affirmative. Alderman Dougherty inquired about the regulations that must be followed by developers pertaining to an adequate drainage system in a new subdivision before acceptance. He commented he thought it was the developer's responsibility to provide adequate drainage for the subdivision. Mayor Harden stated that each developer must provide adequate drainage for his subdivisiion; but could not be expected to provide drainage for unknown developements that may or may not occur until years later by another developer. Tommy Bond recommended new requirements be adopted for stricter subdivision rules. It was suggested to authorize Tommy Bond to draw up new requirements for drainage systems for the subdivision regulations. Tommy Bond stated it would be to the city's benefit to construct a 17' bridge across W. Main St. near the Carpeneter Building to carry the main water flow from Redmond Road to the East Braden Addition. Mr. Bond mentioned the bridge would handle the average 25 year flood. He also mentioned the ditch under the Missouri Pacific Railroad spur, loctaed between W. Main St. and Redmond Road, should be widened to handle the additional flow from the Main St. bridge. Mr. Bond stated this ditch serves the commercial area and the Little Rock Air Force Base. It was suggested the Railroad be conLacLed and request them to remove a pier from underneath the railroad spur to enable a increase in flow. Al Garvin, Street Supervisor, mentioned if the city acquires the essential equipment the curves could be taken out and the ditch be widened and deepend if the Railroad can not proceed to remove the pier. Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to appropriatd approximately $30,000 from Revenue Sharing, if funds are available, and to authorize Tommy Bond to draw up specifications and advertise for bids to construct a 17' bridge under W. Main St. All voted in the affirmative. Alderman Adair reported the ditch on Loop Road and Northeastern Ave. needs to have debris removed. Mr. Garvin stated the street crew COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 3 MAY 16, 1974 will clean the ditch as soon as it dries enough to place the equipment in the ditch. GENERAL Alderman Dougherty stated he met with Reverend Edward Smith, Chairman of the Emergency Shelter Program for youth in Jacksonville, and other members of the board to discuss funding of the program. Reverend Smith presented a funding sheet for the first three years of the project and stated the city would not be under any olbi- gation to provide matching money for the LEEA grant. He reported the 1st year match is funded through Sertoma Club and Family Services of the State. He stated matching funds for the 2nd and 3rd year will be provided through Social Services of the State, Title IV A Funds and other sources. He stated the Emergency Shelter Home is considered as a foster home; therefore approximately $23,040 per year will be submitted to the home for the care of the res- idents. Mayor Harden questioned whether state funds could be used to match federal funds. George Clark, Representative for the Arkansas Crime Commission urged the council to approve the grant, and stated he had no reasonable doubt that the state funds could be used for that purpose after the city receives the money. Reverend Smith Stated Yes Homes, Inc. would donate $2,500 to the City's budget as matching funds for the LEEA applications. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Adair to read, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO MAKE APPLICATION FOR LEAA FUNDS FOR AN EMERGENCY HOME FOR WAYWARD YOUNG PEOPLE: TO CONTRACT WITH A PRIVATE CORPORATION OF SUCH A HOME: TO APPROPRIATE MONEYS FOR SUCH A HOME ON CERTAIN CONDITIONS: AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES." All voted in the affirmative. Alderman Wilson read the RESOLUTION in its entirety. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Adair to approve and adopt the Resolution. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair and Wilson, 5 ayes, 0 nays. RESOLUTION APPROVED, ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 1 3 9 -74 this 16th day o f MA Y 1974. WATER DEPARTMENT Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to approve for payment the current accounts payable for the Jacksonville Water Department in the sum of $15,031.05 and the Jacksonville Sewer Department in the sum of $1,908.07 for the month of May 1974. All voted in the affirmative. Alderman Wilson reported the committee appointed lto study the cost to tie-on the property owners of the Midway Water Company to the city water line met Thursday, May 9, at Thompson's Grocery. It was suggested that the company consider assessing its customers equally for the difference between the cost of installing the meters and their cash assets. Each customer would also be charged for a meter deposit ($15.00) and the service connect fee ($3.50.) COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 4 MAY 16, 1974 Mayor Harden recommended that a new water line be run starting at the Green Door and charge any property owners that tie-on to the line the same fee as outside-the-city water connections at $250.00 each. It was mentioned the money deposited in the company could be disburesed among the owners who are legally tied on to the present line. After considerable discussion, it was the consensus of the council to have Greg Wood check the exact number of tie-ons to the line, the cost to construct a 6" plastic line and the cost to install meters and report back at the next meeting. Tommy Bond reported bids were opened May 14, 1974 at 10:30 a.m. on Phase II of the Water Systems Improvement Project. He stated Phaseii of the project consists of constructing a 1,000,000 gallon reservoir and pump station. Mr. Bond stated, Gulpha Construction Comapny from Hot Springs was the low bidder on Pahseii and that the bid is approximately 11% over the original estimate of the project. The total bid cost of Phaseii is $721,905.00. He recommended the council award the bid to Gulpha Construction Company with the stipulation that prior to awarding the bid, Gulpha Construction Company must 1) furnish a list of equipment the company will use on the project and 2) abide by the State Laws. Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to accept the low bid of $721,905.00 for Phase II of the Water Improvements Project from Gulpha Construction Co., with the aforementioned stipulations. All voted in the affirmative. Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to accept the auditor's recommendation to transferr $22,000 from the Construction Fund to the Revenue & Operating Fund. Mayor Harden explained that these funds were used for Water Improvements. All voted in the affirmative. Mayor Harden reported the Water Company had requested that a 6 11 meter be purchased to replace the old meter at Pine Meadows Trailer Park which needs repairing. It was stated the approximate cost of the meter is $2,032. Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to advertise for bids and purchase a new 6" meter for Pine Meadows Trailer Park. All voted in the affirmative. Mayor Harden announced that the Department of Pollution Control and Ecology has invited the city to attend a public hearing held June 4, 1974 at 10:00 a.m. in the auditorium of the University of Arkansas Medical Center. He stated the purpose of the hearing is to give municipalities the opportunity to be heard concerning municipal waste water treatment projects for the year beginning July 1, 1974. He stated Jacksonville has been placed on the Construction Grant List for August 1974 to upgrade the East Treatment Plant. Mayor Harden stated after attending the meeting than an application for the Jacksonville area would be submitted. It was questioned whether it was possible to also suggest to the Pollution Board to sewer So.Jax. COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 5 MAY 16, 1974 Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to accept the request for outside-the-city water connection from George Tucker located on Military Road at Rt. 1 Box 453 E, about 2 miles from the city limits. All voted in the affirmative. It was the consensus of the council to table the request for the outside-the-city water connection from six residents located on Military Road. It was mentioned to connect that property a new water line would have to be constructed. It was stated that the aldermen should study the area in question. It was the consensus of the council to table the request from Lonnie Barger for the outside-the-city water connection until the Water Company could check the actual location. Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to accept the Valentine-Dick Jeter's Water Users Association recommendation to connect Jimmie Dobbins located at Rt. 1 Box 458-C to the water line. All voted in the affirmative. Alderman Dougherty suggested that a study be made to raise the fees for outside the city water rates. FIRE DEPARTMENT Mayor Harden announced bids were opened on May 7, 1974, for the purchase of a fire truck. He stated the low bid was received from the Howe Co. including the truck and chassis, and two local companies had bid on the truck. It was mentioned the original estimate of the truck was approximately $30,000 and the bid was $41,000; and if the truck is paid for in 30 days approximately $1,000 will be deducted from the bid price. T. P. White, representative from Aclin Ford stated the Howe Co. bid a Ford product from outside the state and therefore requested the council allow the 5% Arkansas State Preference. Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to accept the following bids' (allowing the 5% Arkansas State Preference on the truck) ACLIN FORD CO. (truck) HOWE FIRE APPARATUS CO. (chassis) $ 9,987.74 $31,365.00 All voted in the affirmative to accept the aforrnentioned bid. POLICE DEPARTMENT Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to accept the Police Chief's monthly report for April 1974, reflecting 566 cases brought before the municipal court with total cash from fines, forfeitures and other payments as $18,294.65. All voted in the affirmative. Mayor Harden presented, "A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE CENTRAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING COUNCIL AS THE REGIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING AGENCY CHARGED WITH THE DUTY OF PLANNING FOR THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE OMNIBUS CRIME COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 6 MAY 16, 1974 CONTROL AND SAFE STREETS ACT OF 1968 OR SUCCESSOR LEGISLATION PASSED BY THE UNITED STATES CONGRES: AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES." It was stated this resolution is needed by the State Crime Commission to re-align and increase planning regions that should improve possibilities to obtain LEAA funds. George Clark, representative from the Arkansas Crime Commission stated a resolution was passed in 1969-1970 to serve only the Pulaski County area in the Crime Commission; and at the direction of the governor the planning council has been increased to include 6 counties and the name of the planning council has been changed. It was also mentioned the by-laws which the city should follow is attached to the Resolution; which simply establishes the planning council to be legal entity. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Dougherty to read the RESOLUTION in its entirety. All voted in the affirmative. Alderman Adair read the Resolution. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Dougherty to approve the Resolution. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair anQ. Wilson, 5 ayes, 0 nays. RESOLUTION APPROVED, ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 1 4 0 - 7 4 this 16th day of MAY 1974. PARKS AND RECREATION Alderman Hill presented a recommendation from the ballfield lighting committee. He stated the entire project to light ballfield #1 at Dupree Park which includes, 8 poles, 8 fixtures, wiring, labor, junction box, conduit, and a disconnect would cost approximately $14,000. It was mentioned $7,000 was set aside at a recent meeting to obtain 4 new poles and fixtures. After considerable discussion on the matter, it was the consensus of the council to purchase 8 new poles and fixtures and at a later date purchase the additional supplies since the delivery date of the equipment would be after the ball season has finished. It was also recommended that additional money be appropriated in next years budget. PLANNING COMMISSION Mayor Harden stated the Planning Commission did not submitt the minutes for the meeting i:incl they will be presented at the next council meeting. GENERAL Alderman Dougherty again presented the question of rezoning 1 acre of land located at 10028 Mayfair Road to place a mobile home on the land. Alderman Dougherty moved, to amend the zoning ordinance to place a trailer on the lot; and Ben Rice stated it was illegal to amend the Ordinance to place only one mobile home on the premises. According to the Ordinance it must be a mobile home park; Alderman Dougherty withdrew his motion. After considerable discussion on the matter it was the consensus of the council to deny the request from Catherine Waggoner to place a mobile home on her property at 10028 Mayfair. COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 7 MAY 16, 1974 Alderman Harry Dougherty requested and was excused from the meeting. '- Mayor Harden stated approximately 14 ordinances, by recommendation of Ben Rice, City Attorney; must be passed in order to complete the ordinance codification. It was the consensus of the council to hold a Special Meeting, May 23, 1974 at 12:00 noon to read and approve ordinances. Alderman Lehman mentioned a church in Jacksonville would like to sponsor a carnival on their property. Mayor Harden stated it was always the privilege of the Sertoma Club to invite a carnival to the city due to problems that have arose in the past. Alderman Lehman stated he would explain the situation to the church. Ben Rice, City Attorney questioned a reporter from the Arkansas Gazette concerning the propriety of an article that appeared in the paer in regard to the Mayor and the City Attorney withholding information from the councilmen concerning the progress on the dispute between the Little Rock Air Force Base water rates. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the council on moiton of Alderman Wilson, seconded by Alderman Hill and by consent of all members present, the council adjourned until the next council meeting to be held May 23, 1974 in the Council Chambers. ATTEST: CATHY F DERI CK ASSISTANT CLERKS I. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, MAY 23, 1974 MUNICIPAL BUILDING 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met Thursday, May 23, 1974 in Special Session at its regular meeting place in the Municipal Building at 12:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Harden. On ROLL CALL the following members were present, as their names were called, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair and Wilson, 5 present, 1 absent; a quorum was declared. Alderman Honeycutt was absent from the meeting. Others present were _~a~or Harden, Clerk Avants and Ben Rice, City Attorney. PURPOSE OF MEETING Mayor Harden stated the purpose of the meeting is to read and approve ordinances recommended by Ben Rice, City Attorney to update the city's ordinances for the codification project. He stated the ordinances must be submitted to Book Publishing Co. by June 1,1974. THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES WERE PRESENTED: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 9, CREATING A FIRE DEPARTMENT AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES." Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman that the Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes; motion approved. Ordinance read for FIRST TIME BY Mayor Harden. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Dougherty that the Ord- inance be accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Adair to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes; whereupon Mayor Harden read the Ordinance for SECOND TIME. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Adair to further suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes whereupon Mayor Harden read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Adair that the Ordinance be AEER0VED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. Motion Carried. ~I ~, SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 2 MAY 23, 1974 Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion Carried. ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 3 1 2 this 23rd day of MAY 1974. "AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. 5, 43, 108 A, 149, 195, 211 AND 309, AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO . 268 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that the Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes; motion approved. Ordinance read for FIRST TIME by Mayor Harden. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that the Ordinance be accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes; whereupon Mayor Harden read the Ordinance for the SECOND TIME. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Dougherty to further suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes whereupon Mayor Harden read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman that the Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. Motion Carried. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 3 1 3 this 23rd day of MAY 1974. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 3 MAY 23, 1974 "AN ORDINANCE REPEALING THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES AND SECTIONS OF ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 6; ORDINANCE ,:iN0.24, SECTION 7; ORDINANCE NO. 135, SECTION 12; ORDINANCE NO. 157, SECTIONS 5, 8, 9(D); ORDINANCE NO. 139, SECTION 3; ORDINANCE NO. 102; AMENDMENT 1 TO ORDINANCE NO. 102; ORDINANCE NO. 160; ORDINANCE NO. 236, SECTION 10; ORDINANCE NO. 208, SECTION 3; ORDINANCE NO. 15 0, SECTION 6 (E) ; ORDINANCE NO. 15, SECTION 2; ORDINANCE _:NO .. 13 3, SECTION 2; ORDINANCE NO. 85, SECTION 2; ORDINANCE NO. 16, SECTIONS 1, 2, 6, 7; ORDINANCE NO. 13, SECTION 2; ORDINANCE NO. 19; ORDINANCE NO. 4; ORDINANCE NO. 156, SECTION 5; ORDINANCE NO. 40, SECTION 2; ORDINANCE NO. 137, SECTION 4, ORDINANCE NO. 266, SECTION 2; ORDINANCE NO. 17, SECTIONS 2, 3; AMENDMENT 1, ORDINANCE NO. 43; ORDINANCE NO. 119; ORDINANCE NO. 190, SECTION 7; ORDINANCE 144; SECTION 3; ORDINANCE NO.lO; ORDINANCE NO. 20; ALL OF ORDINANCE NO. 159 EXCEPT SECTION 3; ALL OF ORDINANCE NO. 218 EXCEPT SECTION 3; ORDINANCE NO. 252, SECTION 6; ORDINANCE NO. 31; ORDINANCE NO. 105, EXCEPT SECTION 2; ORDINANCE NO. 32; ORDINANCE NO. 36; ORDINANCE NO. 57; ORDINANCE NO. 109; ORDINANCE NO.l34; DECLARING AN EMEGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES." Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that the Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes; motion approved. Ordinance read for FIRST TIME BY Alderman Dougherty. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman that the Ordinance be accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes; whereupon Alderman Dougherty read the Ordinance for SECOND TIME. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to further suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion received 5 affirmative votes q · and 0 negative votes whereupon Alderman Dougherty read the Ordinance for the THIRD AND FINAL TIME. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that the Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion receivrd 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. Motion Carried. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that the EMERGENCY SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 4 MAY 23, 1974 CLAUSE be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion Carried. ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 3 1 4 this 23rd day of MAY 1974. "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 58 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES." Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that the Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes; motion approved. Ordinance read for FIRST TIME by Mayor Harden. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Adair that the Ordinance be accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Adair to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes; whereupon Mayor Harden read the Ordinance for the SECOND TIME. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Dougherty to further suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes whereupon Mayor Harden read the Ordinance for the THIRD AND FINAL TIME. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that the Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen; Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. Motion Carried. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Adair that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 3 1 5 this 23rd day of MAY 1974. "AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 114 AND CONTINUING THE EXISTENCE OF A CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES." SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 5 MAY 23, 1974 Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman that the Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes; motion approved. Ordinance read for FIRST TIME by Alderman Adair. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that the Ordinance be accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Adair to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes; whereupon Alderman Adair read the Ordinance for SECOND TIME. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Dougherty to further suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes whereupon Alderman Adair read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Adair that the Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. Motion Carried. Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL ~_and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion Carried. ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 3 1 6 this 23rd day of MAY 1974. "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCES NO. 129 AND ORDINANCE NO. 25, AMENDMENT 4, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES." Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Adair that the Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes; motion approved. Ordinance read for FIRST TIME BY Alderman Wilson. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Adair that the Ordinance be accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING. qg .. , SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 6 MAY 16, 1974 Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman the rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion received 5 and 0 negative votes; whereupon Mayor Harden for the SECOND TIME. Lehman to suspend READING. ROLL Hill, Dougherty, affirmative votes read the Ordinance Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to further suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes whereupon Mayor Harden read the Ordinance for the THIRD AND FINAL TIME. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Adair that the Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. Motion Carried. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by CLAUSE BE approved and adopted. aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Carried. Alderman Adair that the EMERGENCY ROLL CALL and the following voted Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 3 1 7 this....-23 d ay of MAY 1974. "AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 145, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 297, PROVIDING FOR THE DISPOSITION OF ABANDONED VEHICLES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES." Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Adair that the Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes; motion approved. Ordinance read for FIRST TIME by Alderman Wilson. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that the Ordinance be accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Alderman: Hill, Dougherty,-Lehman, Adair and Wilson. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes; whereupon Mayor Harden read the Ordinance for SECOND TIME. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Dougherty to further suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 7 MAY 23, 1974 Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes whereupon Mayor Harden read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Adair that the Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. Motion Carried. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Adair that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion Carried. ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 3 1 8 this 23rd day of MAY 1974. "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 189 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES." Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Adair that the Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes; motion approved. Ordinance read for FIRST TIME BY Mayor Harden. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that the Ordinance be accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Adair to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes; whereupon Mayor Harden read the Ordinance for SECOND TIME. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Adair to further suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes whereupon Mayor Harden read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME. Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that the Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. Motion Carried. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 8 MAY 23, 1974 Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion Carried. ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 3 1 9 this 23rd day of MAY 1974. "AN ORDINANCE HAVING FOR ITS PURPOSE THE ENACTMENT OF CRIMINAL LAWS FOR THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS.11 Alderman Dougherty excused himself from the meeting due to a prior engagement. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Adair that the Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion received 4 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes; motion approved. ORDINANCE read for first time by Mayor Harden. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that the Ordinance be aGcepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted, aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Adair to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion received 4 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes; whereupon Mayor Harden read the Ordinance for SECOND TIME. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to further suspend the rules and place Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion received 4 affirmative and 0 negative votes whereupon Mayor Harden read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that' the Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion received 4 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. Motion Carried. Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion Carried. ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 3 2 0 this 23rd day of MAY 1974. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 9 MAY 23, 1974 "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES." Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Adair that the Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion received 4 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes; motion approved. ORDINANCE read for FIRST TIME BY Mayor Harden. Alderman Hill moved, seconded be accepted on FIRST READING. aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING. by Alderman Lehman that the Ordinance ROLL CALL and the following voted Adair and Wilson. ORDINANCE Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Adair to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion received 4 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes; whereupon Mayor Harden read the Ordinance for SECOND TIME. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Adair to further suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion received 4 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes whereupon Mayor Harden read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Adair that the Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion received 4 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. Motion carried. Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion Carried. ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 3 2 1 this 23rd day of MAY 1974. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, PROVIDING FOR THE DEFINITIONS APPLICABLE GENERALLY TO ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS AND PROVIDING FOR RULES OF CONSTRUCTION FOR THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS." Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Adair that the Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion received 4 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes; motion approved. Ordinance read for FIRST TIME by Alderman Adair. I o J, SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 10 MAY 23, 1974 Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill be accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. ON FIRST READING. that the Ordinance following voted ORDINANCE ACCEPTED Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion received 4 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes; whereupon Mayor Harden read the Ordinance for SECOND TIME. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Adair to further suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion received 4 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes whereupon Mayor Harden read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that the Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion received 4 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. Motion Carried. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Adair that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion Carried. ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 3 2 2 this 23rd day of MAY 1974. 11 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, ADOPTING A GENERAL PENALTY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.11 Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Adair that the Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion received 4 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes; motion approved. Ordinance read for FIRST TIME by Alderman Wilson. Alderman Hill moved, seconded be accepted on FIRST READING. aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, ON FIRST READING. by Alderman Adair that the Ordinance ROLL CALL and the following voted Adair and Wilson. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Adair to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion received 4 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes; whereupon Mayor Harden read the Ordinance for SECOND TIME. Alderman Hill moved seconded by Alderman Adair to further suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 11 MAY 23, 1974 Adair and Wilson. Motion received 4 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes whereupon Mayor Harden read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Adair that the Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion received 4 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. Motion Carried. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Adair that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion Carried. ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 3 2 3 this 23rd day of MAY 1974. "AN ORDINANCE GRAN.T!'NG A R:E.GHT OF ENTRY TO AUTHORIZED CITY OFFICIALS FOR THE INSPECTION OF BUILDINGS AND PREMISES FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS." Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that the Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion received 4 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes ; motion approved. Ordinance read for first time by Alderman Wilson. Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that the Ordinance be accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion received 4 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes; whereupon Mayor Harden read the Ordinance for SECOND TIME. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Adair to further suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion received 4 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes whereupon Mayor Harden read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that the Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion Carried. Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion Carried. 103. I • SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 12 MAY 23, 1974 ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 3 2 4 this 23rd day of MAY 1974. "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AN ANNUAL PRIVILEGE LICENSE TAX FOR VARIOUS BUSINESSES, OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS WITHIN . THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS; PROVIDING FOR THE AMOUNT THEREOF; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.11 Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Adair that the Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion received 4 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes; motion approved. Ordinance read for FIRST TIME by Alderman Wilson. Alderman Hill moved, seconded be accepted on FIRST READING. aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, ON FIRST READING. by Alderman Adair that the Ordinance ROLL CALL and the following voted Adair and Wilson. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Adair to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion received 4 affiramtive votes and 0 negative votes; whereupon Mayor Harden read the Ordinance for SECOND TIME. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Adair to further suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion received 4 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes whereupon Mayor Harden read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that the Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion received 4 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. Motion Carried. Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE be approved and adopted. ROLL C~LL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion Carried. ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 3 2 5 this 23rd day of MAY 1974. "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 150, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND FOL ALL OTHER PURPOSES.11 Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Adair that the Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 13 MAY 23, 1974 Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion received 4 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes; motion approved. Ordinance read for the FIRST TIME by Mayor Harden. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill be accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING. that the Ordinance following voted ORDINANCE Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion received 4 affirmative votes and 0 neqative votes; whereupon Mayor Harden read the Ordinance for SECOND TIME. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Adair to further suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, I,ehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion received 4 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes whereupon Mayor Harden read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Adair that the Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion received 4 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. Motion Carried. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Adair that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion Carried. ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 3 2 6 this 23rd day of MAY 1974. ATTEST: CLERK AGENDA June 6, 1974 PRAYOR HOLL CALL PRESENTAION OF MINUTES CORRECTIONS AND/OR ADDITIONS TO THE MINUTES WATER DEPARTMENT FIRE DEPARTMENT POLICE DEPARTMENT SANITATION DEPARTMENT PARKS AND RECREATION STREET DEPARTMENT PLANNING COMISSION GENERAL · MAYOR 1 S ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT Regular Meeting, May 16, 1974 Special Meeting, May 23, 1974 Regular Meeting, May ~4, 1974 Midway Water Company, Comm. Report-Alderman Wilson Extending Water Line to Shady Acres-Alderman Adair Outside Water Connection-Mike Abdin Outside Water Connection-Militar~Road Outside Water Connection-Lonnie Barger Monthly Report--Cheif Schmitt Monthly Report--Cheif Brickell Discussion of Vandenburg Dr. Mayor Harden Regular Meeting, May 7, 1974 Revenue Sharing, Planned Usage Comm-Mayor Harden Discussion of Ordinance 154 -Alderman Dougherty Animal Shelter Incinerator-Mayor Harden Placing of trailor behind Fir~t Apostolic Church- Rev. Bryan Taylor Placing of trailor at 304 Noble Rd. Melba Miller Financial Report--Mr~. Avants Discussion of Minimum Wage--Mayor Harden Librar,v Bids--Mayor Harden COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 6, 1974 MUNICIPAL BUILDING 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, June 6, 1974, at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Harden and the invocation was given by Reverend Bryan Taylor, pastor of the First Apostolic Church of Jacksonville. On ROLL CALL the following members were present as their names were called, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman and Wilson, 4 present, 2 absent; a quorum was declared. Alderman Adair was present later at the meeting and Alderman Honeycutt was absent. Others present were Mayor Harden; Clerk Avants; Ben Rice, City Attorney; Jerrel Fielder of Bond Consulting Engineers; Elmer Williams, City Inspector; Ophelia Blasigame, Beautification Director; Bobby Brewer, Sewer Supervisor; Dick Huck, Parks and Recreation Director; Gerald Hamm, Sanitation Supervisor and Al Garvin, Street Supervisor. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES The Mi nutes o f the Regul ar Meeting of May 16, 1974 and the Minutes of the Special Meeting of May 23, 1974 were presented for study and later approval. CORRECTIONS -AND/OR ADDITIONS TO THE MINUTES Correc t ions a n d or add i t i ons to the Mi nutes of the Regular Meeting of May 2, 1974, were the next order of business. After no cor- rections or additions were presented, Alderman Hill moved, sec- onded by Alderman Wilson that the Minutes stand approved as written and presented. All voted in the affirmative. WATER DEPARTMENT Alderman Wilson stated that at a recent council meeting it was not decided what disposal would be made of the request of the Midway Water Company to terminate the company and ask the city to accept the customers. He stated since then residents on Wooten Road have contacted him and requested consideration of an ex- tension of the water line down Wooten Road to connect with Valentine Dick Jeter Water line making a loop. He said approximately 45 families could be served on the Wooten Road line and approximately 60 homes on the Midway line. Jerrel Fielder presented a cost estimate for an 6" water line extension along Hwy. 161 and Wooten Road approximately 3.9 miles at $130,700. It was mentioned the Water Company is financially unable to run a water line down Wooten Road but suggested residents of that area contact FHA about a loan being granted to that area to obtain the extension to Valentine-Dick Jeter, similar to the loan obtained by Dick Jeter Water District. It was the consensus of the council to have the committee again meet with the Midway Water Company with the orginal suggestion of constructing a 6" water line and charge $250.00 tie-on fee and cost to install a meter and recommend to the residents on Wooten Road to contact FHA and report back to the Council. \ f.,Q. COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 2 JUNE 6, 1974 Mr. Harold Carlisle, developer of the Shady Acres Subdivision stated the city had requested that they run a 6" water line from the Telephone Co. to Shady Acres before the sewer could be accepted and requested the city pay part of the cost to construct the line. He stated the approximate cost to construct the line is $3,750 and will service 13 lots. After considerable dis- cussion pertaining to the city financing part of the cost to construct the water line; it was pointed out tax turnbacks on homes in the area would be considerable and that possibly ins- urance rates would drop in the area. Alderman Adair moved, that the city match 50% of the construction cost for this line and; Mayor Harden called for a 2nd to the motion for three consecutive times and after the 3rd call, the motion died for a lack of a second. It was then the consensus of the council to study the area and the matter in question and present recommendations at the first council meeting in July. Alderman Dougherty moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to accept the outside-the-city request to tie-on to the water line from Mike Abdin, for a dwelling on Mimosa Lane off of Military Road. All voted in the affirmative. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to deny the request from 6 residents located on Old Military Road for an outside-the-city water connection when it was ascertained that they have no existing water line to their property, and it would require 2,042 feet of line to be laid. It was suggested they get an engineer and decide on laying a line to their property, before this request is considered. All voted in the affirmative. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to accept the outside-the-city water tie-on request from Lonnie Barger located on Lot 1-119 on the corner of Military Road and Robin Road. It was stated this property is adjacent ot the water wells and involves 2 lots. All voted in the affirmative. FIRE DEPARTMENT Alderman Wi l s o n moved, seconded by Alderman Dougherty to accept and. flle Llle Fire Department report for Mu.y, which reflects 6 general alarms and 12 still alarms with an estimated fire loss as $1,000. All voted in the affirmative. POLICE DEPARTMENT Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to accept and file the monthly report for the Police Department for the month of May 1974 reflecting 382 cases brought before the Municipal Court with total cash from fines, forfeitures and other payments as $12,301.65. All voted in the affirmative. SANITATION DEPARTMENT P~RKS AND RECREATION r I I ' STREET DEPARTMENT COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 3 JUNE 6, 1974 I ftl,. Mayor Harden stated he had met with the Highway Department con- cerning the intersection at Vandenberg Drive. He mentioned several months ago a traffic count was taken and the results justified traffic lighting as per the Highway Department. Mayor Harden reported it would cost approximately $16,000-$20,000 to signalize the intersection; he further stated that probably the Air Base and the County Judge might help the city finance the project; however he held little hope that they would. The Highway Department will aid in drawing specifications and plans and sup- ervise the installation. After considerable discussion per- taining to the financing of the project; it was suggested Mayor Hard~ contact the Little Rock Air Force Base and the County about the possibility of financing a portion of the project; also to see if any progress has been made toward obtaining an entrance ramp to the Freeway at Taneyville. Alderman Dougherty suggested that a policeman be placed on a platform at the intersection of Marshall Road and Main St. to conduct traffic in the mornings and evenings. It was stated this would help alleviate part of the traffic problem in that area. Alderman Dougherty questioned the letters placed in his file concerning reprimands by the Police Chief to several Sergeants and patrolmen. Mayor Harden stated the personnel were remprimanded for entering the Chief's office and spreading out records with- out authorizationi£rom the Chief. PLANNING COMMISSION The Planning Commission's Minutes of May 7, 1974 were read and the following action was taken upon their recommendations: Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Adair to accept the Planning Commission's recommendation from Leon Massed to build a pre-fab metal warehouse for light commercial uses on Lot 1, Block 1, Galloway's Addition to the Town of Jacksonville. All voted in the affirmative. Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to accept the request from Jim Peacock for rezoning both parcels of the Bruce Hardcastle Property. It was stated the rezoning is from R-1 to R-3. All voted in the affirmative. "AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING VARIOUS PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS; AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 213 AND 238 OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES." was introduced. Alderman Adair moved, seconded bY Alderman Hill that the Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes; motion approved. Ordinance read for first time by Alderman Adair. ffl. COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 4 JUNE 6, 1974 Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Adair that the Ordinance be accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to susp~nd the rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion received 5 affrimative votes and 0 negative votes; whereupon Mayor Harden read the Ordinance for SECOND TIME. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Adair to further suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes whereupon Mayor Harden read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Adair that the Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. Motion Carried. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion Carried. ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 3 2 7 this 6th day of JUNE 1974. GENERAL Mayor Harden stated he would like to appoint a committee to meet with Mrs. Avants, City Clerk to organize the Planned Usage Report for Revenue Sharing Funds for June 30, 1974, through July 1, 1975. He stated the report must be submitted by June 24, 1974. Mayor Harden appointed Alderman Adair, Chairman, Alderman Hill and Alderman Lehman to meet with Mrs. Avants to discuss the planned usage report. Alderman Dougherty stated Ordinance No. 154, Subdivision Regulations, should be updated to provide regulations for contractors to upgrade developing of their subdivsions. He stated this would help to eliminate part of the drainage and sewage problems in the sub- division. It was suggested that a committee be formed including, aldermen, developers, enginering firm and a Planning Commission member to study the Ordinance, and present the committee to be formed at the next council meeting. COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 5 JUNE 6, 1974 Mrs. Charles Henning of 1101 Brewer reported she has experienced a sewage problem at her home for several months. Mayor Harden stated the city is doing a survey and having an infiltration study, and has installed pumps to help alleviate the problem and continued work will be done in regard to this matter. Mayor Harden announced approximately $6,000 was appropriated from Revenue Sharing for repairs to the Animal Shelter. He requested that this appropriation be used to purchase a incinerator for the Shelter. The approximate cost estimate average is $4,800 to $5000 completely installed and conforming with Arkansas State Health and Ecology Requirements. Alderman Hill stated the present incinerator would cost more to repair and it would be to the benefit of the city to purchase the new incinerator. Alderma n Dougherty moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to advertise fo r bids and purchase an incinerator for the Animal Shelter, appr opriating the money from REVENUE SHARING. All voted in the af fi rmative. Reverend Bryan Taylor of the First Apostolic Church of Jacksonville requested that a mobile home be placed on the church premises located at the corner of South Oak and Pine Streets and used as a parsonage. He stated his family is now living in a apartment in the Educational Department of the church. Reverend Taylor presented a list of names of residents surrounding the church approving the placement of the mobile home. Alderman Dougherty stated according to the zoning ordinance and Ben Rice, City Attorney, that to waiver the ordinance would require a public hearing and an ordinance to waive before it was legal. After considerable discussion, Alderman Adair move, seconded by Alderman Lehman to approve the request temporarily. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, and Adair; and the following voted nay, Aldermen: Dougherty and Wilson, 3 ayes, 2 nays. Motion Carried. It was the consensus of the council to table a request from Melba Miller located at 304 Noble Road to place a mobile home on the back of their lot until further information concerning the lcoation of the mobile home was presented. Mrs. Avants presented a quarterly financial report for January, February, March 1974 reflecting expenditures and receipts in the General and Street Funds. It was the consensus of the council to accept and file the financial report for the 1st quarter. Mayor Harden reported the Federal Wage & Hour Act was passed and made efective May 1, 1974. He stated this is the first time that the minimum wage of $1.90 per hour affects the city government. He further stated any employee who puts in over 40 hours per week will be paid time and half for those hours. Mayor Harden reported this adds a considerable amount to the budget but stated hours would be cut down to 40 hours per week on employees where possible. I I~ , COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 6 JUNE M, 1974 (p Mayor Harden mentioned he would like the council to consider purchasing uniforms to issue to the Police and Fire Departments and extend the present uniform allowance as part of their salary. He stated at the end of the year additional compensation such as uniform allowance must be reported and proof of upkeep of the uniforms must be presented to the Internal Revenue. He stated he felt this would help eliminate the problem. It was further stated this matter would be brought up at the next council meeting. Mayor Harden stated bids for the repairs to the Library were re- jected due to a misunderstanding on the location of the bid opening. He stated bids were to be re-advertised on the four phases of repairs to the Library including the roof, July 8, 1974, at 10:00 a.m. in the Mayor's office. Mayor Harden stated the Police Chief is working with a group of men in the city involved with CB radios. He stated during past rains these men were used to help police take care of emergencies. He stated the Chief is trying to conduct an emergency awareness for the city and stated as soon as the civil defense siren is repaired it will be blown at 12:00 noon each Wednesday. Mayor Harden reported the Sportsmen Club of Jacksonville have agreed to maintain the grounds of the firing range with the stipulation that the Street Department place gravel and asphalt an 8 ft. strip of the area that an agreement will be drawn up for one year at a time. It was stated shooting lessons will be given at a certain fee. It was the consensus of the council to authorize the Street Department to asphalt the firing range. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the council on motion of Alderman Lehman and seconded by Alderman Hill and by consent of all members present the council adjourned until the next regular council meeting to be held June 20, 1974 in the council chambers. All voted in the affirmative. FLOY 1-IVANTS , CITY CLE RK PRAYOR ROLL CALL AGENDA June 20, 1974 PRESENTATION OF MINUTES CORRECTI0NS AND/OR ADDITIONS TO THE MINUTES WATER DEPARTMENT FIRE DEPARTMENT POLICE DEPARTMENT SANITATION DEPARTMENT PARKS & RECREATION STREET DEPARTMENT PLANNING COMISSION GENERAL MA.YOR 11 S ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT Regular Meeting, June 6, 1974 Regular Meeting, May 16, 1974 Special Meeting, May 23, 1974 Cash Receipts and Disbursements Accounts Payable Midway Water Company, Comm. Report-Ald. Wilaon Purchase of Backhoe,Revenue Sharing-Mayor Harden Changing payroll period to Bi-Week~-Mayor Harden Adding Uniform Allowance to sala~, Police & Fire- Mayor Harden Drainage ~at 604 Pamela--Alderman Wilson East Jacksonville Drainage--Tommy Bond Acceptanoo of Bids-Bridge at Main St.-Mayor Harden Regular Meeting, June 4, 1974 Cit,y Engineer--Alderman Adair Revenue Sharing Comm. Report-Alderman Adair Discussion of Housing Authority-Ferrell Gray Comm. To Stuczy-Ordinance 154--Mayor Harden T.P. White-Chairman, Morris Justice, Bill CarpentE Harry Dougherty, Bob Hill, Doug Wilkinson, Tommy Bond. CURRENT ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Allied-Arkansas Bearing Co. Arkansaw Meter Repair & Supply Batesville White Lime Division Bowles & Edens Co. Capitol Chemical & Supply Co. Democrat Printing Co. Goodsell Welding & Iron Works Green Tree Nursery Hamilton's Garage IBM Keathley-Patterson Electric Co. National Cash Register Co. Otasco -McCrory Pitney Bowes Safeway Stores, Inc. D. A. Sparks, Inc. G. L. Turner Company Waterworks Supply Company Williams Gulf Service Arkansas Paper Company City Lumber Com~any Goodsell Welding & Iron Works Hamil ton's Garage James Bros. o. B. Repair Oxford Chemicals Water Dept., June 1974 5.92 1,764.95 1,545.00 340.21 1,044.00 16.05 41.20 14.80 18.19 168.49 7.25 55.20 10.32 7.85 15.19 72.10 63.08 563.51 26.00 Arkansas Paper Company Batesville Truck Line, Inc. Bill's Auto Parts C. K. Radio Sales & Service City Lumber Co. Double "R" Florist Goodyear Service Stores Ivy Hall Garage Jacksonville Daily News James Bros. Mobil Oil 0. B. Repair Parkin Printing & Stationery The Rohan Co. Singer Layne Ark. Division T. G. & Y. Waterworks Service Company Whit Davis Lumber Co. TOTAL Sewer Dept., June 1974 18.67 Dewey Burke Machine Works, Inc. 111.07 Curtin Matheson Scientific 55.81 Ivy Hall Garage 94.56 Hollis and Company 109.10 Northgate Plumbing & Heating 49.66 Otasco -McCrory 322.35 Pitney Bowes Flexible Products (!V~) 10.24 Vaughan Tire Company (~) Vaughan Tire Company 87.55 Wilkin's Fina Witcher Electric Motor Service 102.82 TOTAL 86.03 432.48 31.79 48.05 100.25 10.30 159.41 111.56 79.22 288.86 3,910.73 203.81 444.96 282.41 2,370.75 4.02 25.00 4.12 $14,373.06 30.8. 22 99.98 81.33 20.86 1,754.00 37.25 30.90 61.64 2.00 $3,358.01 COUNCIL MEETING MUNICIPAL BUILDING JUNE 20, 1974 7:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, June 20, 1974, at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Harden and the invocation was given by Alderman Honeycutt. On ROLL CALL the following members were present as their names were called, Aldermen: Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt; Aldermen Hill and Dougherty were present after ROLL CALL; 6 present, 0 absent a quorum was declared. Others present were, Mayor Harden; Clerk Avants; Ben Rice, City Attorney; Tommy Bond, Consulting Engineer; Elmer Williams and Gene Morgan, City Inspectors; Ophelia Blasingame, Beautification Director; Gerald Hamm, Sanitation Supervisor and Al Garvin, Street Supervisor. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES The minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 6, 1974, were presented for study and later approval. CORRECTIONS AND/OR ADDITIONS TO THE MINUTES Correcti ons and or additions to the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 16, 1974 and the Special Meeting of May 23, 1974 were the next order of business. After no corrections or additions to the minutes were presented, Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that the minutes stand approved as written and presented. All voted in the affirmative. WATER DEPARTMENT Mayor Harden presented the monthly Water & Sewer cash receipts and disbursements report for May 1974. Alderman Wilson suggested the Water Company contact the McKesson Chemical Company about purchasing chemicals since a McKesson Division is located in Jacksonville. Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to approve for payment the current accounts payable for the Jacksonville Water Department in the amount of $14,373.06 and the Jacksonville Sewer Department in the amount of $3,385.01. All voted in the affirmative. Alderman Wilson stated the residents on Wooten Road had contacted the Farm Home Administration about the posssibility of acquiring a long term loan similar to the Valentine-Dick Jeter loan for water line construction. He further reported on the Midway Water Company that its status is unchanged, that things remain the same unless they put in new lines and pay necessary tie-on deposits. After discussion, Mayor Harden suggested that the original suggestion be held in abeyance to construct water lines and charge the outside- the-city water tie-on fee for the Midway Water Company until the residents on Wooten Road hear from FHA. Mayor Harden reported approximately $20,000-$25,000 Revenue Sharing Funds from June 30, 1974 to July 1, that a backhoe be purchased for the Water Company. present backhoe is about eight years old and beyond remains in the 1974 and requested He stated the repairs and llq, COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 2 JUNE 20, 1974 estimated the cost would be $15,000 to $18,000 for a new backhoe. Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to authorize the Mayor to advertise for bids and purchase a backhoe for the Water Department, appropriating the money from REVENUE SHARING. Motion approved by voice vote. FIRE DEPARTMENT POLICE DEPARTMENT Mayor Harden stated since the Wage & Hour Act has become effective any eligible employee working in excess of 40 hours per work week would be paid time and a half overtime. He commented more sufficient records for this change could be kept if payroll was changed to a bi-monthly pay schedule. Mayor Harden further stated this would increase the number of paydays from 24 to 26 per year. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to accept the Mayor's recommendation to change the pay schedule to each two weeks, having 26 pay periods per year, effective July 1, 1974. All voted in the affirmative. Mayor Harden recommended the council approve transferring the $100.00 uniform allowance to the salaries of the Fire and Police Departments. He stated according to new regulations by the Internal Revenue Service this allowance is subject to taxation if proof of the expense cannot be submitted. Mayor Harden further suggested the city completely furnish patrolmen and firemen with uniforms. He stated cost estimates were received and the approximate cost to clothe on man would be $300.00 more or less. There was considerable discussion, pertaining to the exact cost to furnish the clothing and the passing of an ordinance or res- olution if one is needed to legalize the transferr. It was then the consensus of the council to authorize City Clerk Avants to proceed with the necessary bookkeeping procedure for the transferr pending passing of an ordinance or resolution if needed and obtaining figures on the cost to furnish clothing, effective July 1, 1974. SANITATION DEPARTMENT PARKS AND RECREATION STREET DEPARTMENT Alderman Wilson reported that the drainage culvert under Pamela Drive in the Towering Oaks Subdivision is insufficient to carry the flow and causing a drainage problem at 604 Pamela Drive. He pointed out the debri put in the ditch from the new construction being done East of Pamela is causing part of the drainage problem. Mayor Harden stated he would have the Street Department clean out the ditch and the City Inspector work with the developer to enlarge the existing culvert. COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 3 JUNE 20, 1974 Tommy Bond, Consulting Engineer, presented a slide presentation of the East Jacksonville Drainage Problem. He stated according to the preliminary investigation the construction of the drainage system south of the MOPAC Railroad and from Northeastern Avenue to the East County line, presented 3 major construction problems as follows: 1) the existing culvert under the railroad needs to be replaced with a larger culvert, ( Mr. Bond mentioned the north side of the Railroad track has no existing drainage ditch which will need to be constructed. ) 2) the natural gas line must be lowered so that a sufficient covering is over the lines before a drainage ditch is constructed 3) the existing bridge crossing Loop Road needs enlarging. Tommy Bond recommended ditches be cleaned and draglined starting at the Railroad culvert and go to Northeastern Ave. to the county line which involves the Nixon Property and the Foxwood-Hendrix College Property. He stated the work on the project could be done as money becomes available. Mr. Bond suggested bids for the dragline be tak en according to the lineal ft. or quantity of dirt moved. Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Dougherty to authorize Tommy Bond to draw up specifications and advertise for bids to dragl i ne ditches on the East Jacksonville Project. Ail voted in the affirmative. Mayor Harden presented a bid tabulation sheet for the West Main St. Drainage Structure Extension. The following bids were submitted for Base and Alternate No. II: INDIANHEAD CONSTRUCTION CO. S & S CONSTRUCTION CO. $38,290.00 $39,937.50 Tommy Bond stated the estimated cost of the project was $30,000. Alderman Dougherty stated he felt that the bridge would be for the benefit of only the developer, Bill Carpenter, of the area and mentioned the possibility of him contributing to part of the cost to construct the bridge and further stated Mr. Carpenter created the problems and comes to the city to correct it. It I 21, was stated by Elmer Williams, City Inspector, due to water flowing above the Carpenter Development, he felt Mr. Carpenter could not entirely be blamed for the flooding in the housing subdivision. He further stated he felt that Mr. Carpenter had eliminated the drainage problem in his subdivision and stated the bridge would help eliminate the drainage problem in West Jacksonville. After considerable dis- cussion on the matter, Alderman wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Dougherty to table this mattter until Mr. Carpenter can be contacted about participating in financing a portion of the cost of constructing the bridge. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 4 JUNE 20, 1974 Dougherty and Wilson and the following voted nay, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair and Honeycutt 4 nays, 2 ayes. Motion Failed. Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to accept the low bid form Indianhead Construction Co. in the amount of $38,290 and appropriate the money from REVENUE SHARING funds. It was also recommended by Ben Rice, City Attorney that the city obtain an easement and a waiver from Mr. Carpenter so as he· cannot hold the city liable for the work and this was added to the motion by Alderman Adair and Alderman Hill. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair and Honeycutt and the following voted nay, Aldermen: Dougherty and Wilson, 4 ayes, 2 nays. Motion Carried. PLANNING COMMISSION The Planning Commission's Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 4, 1974 were read and the following action was taken upon their recommendations: Mayor Harden suggested the committee formed to study Ordinance 154 Subdivision Regulations, also study the Land Use Regulation Administrative Guide and bring back recommendations to the council. GENERAL Alderman Adair presented a resume for Paul 0. Briscoe, for the position of City Engineer. He stated Mr. Briscoe is a licensed Technical Engineer, a native of Arkansas and presently working out of the state. Alderman Adair stated he will be in the Jacksonville Area and suggested that Mayor Harden contact him. Mayor Harden stated he would contact Mr. Briscoe and interview him for the position of City Inspector; but again mentioned he would like to have a registered engineer for the position. Alderman Adair stated the committee, Aldermen, Lehman, Hill and Adair met Monday, June 17, 1974 at 12:00 noon to budget the Revenue Sharing entitlement for June 30, 1974 to July 1, 1975. He stated $170,830.00 was budgeted and mentioned the report must be submitted by June 24, 1974. City Clerk Avants presented the catagories of the Planned Usage Report as follows: CITY ENGINEER (supplies & equipment) BUDGET 1974 LIGHTING (Dick Huck) (3) PICK UPS FOR WATER CO. CLOTHING (Uniforms Fire & Police Dept.) SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT LAND ACQUISITION TOTAL $ 10,000.00 75,000.00 9,000.00 9,500.00 20,000.00 17,000.00 30,330.00 $170,830.00 Alderman Dougherty moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to accept the above aforementioned recommendations. All voted in the affirmative. COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 5 JUNE 20, 1974 Ferrell Gray, Director of the Housing Authority of Jacksonville, presented "A RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 23 OF THE UNITED STATES HOUSING ACT OF 1937, AS AMENDED, TO LOCALITY." Mayor Harden stated he hoped that in the future a high-rise building could be erected for the Senior Citizens from these funds. Mr. Gray stated Central Arkansas Development District now includes 5 counties and Jacksonville is subject to be considered to obtain funds. Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to read the Resolution in its entirety. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes; whereupon Alderman Adair read the RESOLUTION. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to approved and adopt the RESOLUTION. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative qotes. MOTION CARRIED. RESOLUTION APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 1 4 1 -74. this 20th day of June 1974. Ferrell Gray mentioned a member of the Housing Authority resigned and Hubert Alexander replaced his p osition. Mayor Harden appointed the following members to serve as a committee to study Subdivision Regulations Ordinance No. 154 and the Landuse Regulation Guide: T.P. WHITE, Chairman, MORRIS JUSTICE, BILL CARPENTER, HARRY DOUGHERTY, BOB HILL, DOUG WILKINSON and TOMMY BOND, Consulting Engineer. Mayor Harden stated the committee will report back to the council at a later date with results of their study. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the council on motion of Alderman Wilson, seconded by Alderman Hill and by consent of all members present the council adjourned until the next regular council meeting to be held Monday, July 1, 1974 in the Council Chambers. The date of the meeting was moved due to the holiday. ATTEST: , CLE RK AGENDA JuJy 18, 1974 PRAYOR ROLL CALL PRESENTATION OF MINUTES CORRECTIONS AND/OR ADDITIONS TO THE MINUTES WATER DEPARTMENT FIRE DEPARTMENT POLICE DEPARTMENT SANITATION DEPARTMENT PARKS & RECREATION STREET DEPARTMENT GENERAL MAYOR• S ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT Regular Meeting, June 20. 1974 Regular Meeting, June 6, 1974 Cash Receipts & Disbursements Accounts Payable Outside Water Connection--Arthur Colclough Outside Water Connection--Peters Rd---Alderman Wilson Policy ofr Outside Water Connections in Lonoke-Tommy Bond Purchase of three new pick-ups (Revenue Sharing)-Mayor Extending Water Line to Shaqy Acres-Richard Adair Acceptance of Bids-for fence & drives at Water Well-Mayor Month~ Report-Cheif Schmitt Annual Vacation time--Cheif Schmitt Month~ Report-Cheif Brickell Increase in Police Cheif's Sala~-Cheif Brickell Equip. and Training Aids--Cheif Brickell Adjusted Increase for use of Landfield-Mayor Harden Reports and Recommendations-Dick Huck Bi-Annual Report--Dick Huck Resignation of Bob Boyd from Parks Comm.-Dick Huck Extead Storm Sewer, between Martin & Neal-Alderman Lehmar Paving on Dupree Drive, between existing parking lots & road--Alderman Lehman 1973 Street Work--Alderman Wilson Approval of Street Work Repairs--Mayor Harden City Engineer--Alderman Doughert.y Urban League--Alderman Lehman OIC Branch-Herb Coleman, Mayor Harden Acceptance of Bids on Libra~--Mayor Harden r l Arkansaw Meter Repair & Supply Batesville Truck Line, Inc. Capitol Chemical & Supply Co. City Lumber Company Double "R" Florist Gary's Florist & Gifts Jacksonville Gas & Plumbing Ivy Hall Garage James Bros. McKesson Chemical National Chemsearch Otasco -McCrory Coy H. Rees Custom Homes (Paid) Singer U. S. Polycoat of Arkansas 1-Taterworks Service Co. Wilkin's Fina City Lumber Company Criss & Shaver Inc. G. P. Freshour, Contractor Industrial Equipment Service Koolvent Aluminum Awning Co. Ot as co -Me Crary S & S Construction Company Wilkin 1 s Fina CURRENT ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Water Dept. , July 1974 3 ,471. 71 432.48 1,422.50 180.58 57.09 10.30 57.58 71.79 33.00 470.92 217.64 77.42 451.00 2,032.48 195.00 25.00 1. 50 Arkansas Paper Company Batesville White Lime Division Certified Electric Division Crain Sales Company Goodsell Welding & Iron Works Hamilton's Garage Ivy's Auto Supply Jacksonville Daily News McDonald Locksmith Supply (Paid) Mobil Oil 0. B. Repair Razorback Rental Service, Inc. Safeway Stores T. G. & Y. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Waterworks Supply Co. Williams Gulf Service Total Sewer Dept. , July 19 74 85.53 270.28 232.56 4.07 87.55 32.42 418.00 6.50 Conrade Electric Co., Inc. Lonnie E. Ellis (Paid) Goodsell Welding & Iron Works Ivy's Auto Supply 0. B. Repair U. S. Polycoat of Arkansas Whit Davis Lumber Company Total I J. 7, 64.93 515.00 86.83 42.70 31.42 34.95 18.36 5.20 177. 85 4,441.94 205.55 11.00 13.72 8. 86 45.30 566.25 17.70 $15,495.65 305.75 6.50 92.70 16.89 10.30 387.00 5.67 $1,961.72 COUNCIL MEETING MUNICIPAL BUILDING JULY 18, 1974 7:30 p.m. to 11:05 p.m. The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, July 18, 1974, at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Harden and the invocation was given by Alderman Honeycutt. On ROLL CALL the following members were present as their names were called, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt, 6 present, 0 absent; a quorum was declared. Others pre- sent were Mayor Harden; Clerk Avants; Ben Rice, City Attorney; Tommy Bond, Consulting Engineer; Ophelia Blasingame, Beautification Director; Al Garvin, Street Supervisor; Gerald Hamm, Sanitation Supervisor and Dick Huck, Parks and Recreation Director. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of June 20, 1974 were presented for study and later approval. CORRECTIONS AND/OR ADDITIONS TO THE MINUTES Corrections and or additions to the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 6, 1974 were the next order of business. After no corrections or additions to the minutes wer·e presented, Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that the minutes stand approved as written and presented. All voted in the affirmative. WATER DEPARTMENT Mayor Harden presented the monthly Water & Sewer Cash Receipts and Disbursements report for June 1974. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Adair to approve for payment the current accounts payable for the Jacksonville Water Department in the amount of $15,495.65 and the Jacksonville Sewer Department in the amount of $1,961.72. All voted in the affirmative. Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to accept the request for an outside-the-city water connection from the Valentine- Dick Jeter Water User's Association to tie-on Arthur Colclough located at Rt. 1 Box 456 F. All voted in the affirmative. Alderman Wilson stated he met with residents on Peters Road concerning obtaining water and constructing a water line down Peters Road where it intersects with Republican Road. Tommy Bond reported approximately 40 homes and 30 to 35 mobile homes would possibly connect to the line. It was questioned whether the water system could furnish water for the i.ncrease; and Mr. Bond reported the demand on the water system is 30% lower than it was 3 years ago; and the new well located in Lonoke is not pump~ng the quota justified by the court. He estimated consumption would/ ~pproximately 10,000 to 12,000 gallons of water per day to serve the area and in a peak season, double the amount, and he proposed a 6" water line to be constructed. The source to finance the project was then discussed, and Tommy Bond suggested Farmer's Home Administration be contacted about financing the project similar to the Valentine-Dick Jeter loan. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to authorize residents on Peters Road to COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 2 JULY 18, 1974 proceed with obtaining inf,ormation from FHA concerning financing the project with the understanding the city will furnish water to the residents when the details are worked out. Results from the meeting will be reported at a future council meeting. All voted in the affirmative. Tommy Bond presented the following proposed policy for water connections near the new water supply wells in Lonoke County, Arkansas: 1) That any existing resident or land owner within one- quarter (~) mile and adjacent to the existing raw water line of the City of Jacksonville new water supply wells in Lonoke Coutny be allowed to connect for the regular connection fee charged for City residents. This offer would be for the individuals home or one single family resident. The resident or land owner would be allowed (1) year from the establishment of this policy to take advantage of the lower connection fee. 2) All property owners who sold the City well sites would be given (1) connection for their existing or new residence at no cost to them for so long as the well adjacent to the property is operational. 3) The City Council, by establishing this policy, would not have to consider each application individually. A determination by water department employees would be made as to the location of the request and charge made for setting the meter as established above. 4) That all customers in the area would have to put up the standard meter deposit and pay the water rate as established by Ordinance. 5) That any individual requesting more than one(l) connection in the area outlined, would have to make a written request to the City Council which would then follow the normal procedures now established. After considerable discussion, pertaining to the policy, Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to accept the policy aforementioned. All voted in the affirmative. Mayor Harden stated $9,500 was allocated from Revenue Sharing Funds to purchase two pick-up trucks for the Water Department and one pick-up truck for the Sewer Department. He requested the council authorize him to purchase these trucks to replace the trucks sold at the city auction. Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Hill, to authorize Mayor Harden to advertise for bids and purchase two pick-ups for the Water Department and 1 pick-up truck for the Sewer Department from REVENUE SHARING FUNDS. Motion approved by voice vote. COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 3 JULY 18, 1974 Alderman Adair stated at a recent meeting it was decided a study be made of the request from Harold Carlisle, developer of the Shady Acres Subdivision, to run a 6" water line from the Telephone Co. to Shady Acres in which the city was asked to finance a por·tion of the project. Alderman Adair moved, to finance the total project to construct a 6 water line. Mayor Harden called for a 2nd to the motion for three consecutive times and after the 3rd call; the motion died for a lack of a second. Mayor Harden explained that Dr. O'Bannon had built a 2" water line out Main Street several years ago; and that Shaday Acres had connected to that line, that considerable development had taken place in which many apartments etc. were being serviced and that water pressure is low and they have no fire protection. Alderman Wilson said that he understood North Little Rock used a plan in this instance where the devloper plans to construct a 6" line, the city will pay the difference in a 6 and 8" line, in order to have a larger line. Alderman Hill said this had also been done by the City of Jacksonville where it was determined to be feasible. After con- siderable discussion on this matter, Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to finance ~ of project cost including installation of a fire plug or $2,000 whichever is less also that a study be made of the North Little Rock plan to adopt guidelines. All voted in the affirmative. Mayor Harden reported bids were opened July 2, 1974, at 10:30 a.m. for the drives and fence for water well sites in Lonoke County. He stated the following bids were received: NORTHGATE PLUMBING & HEATING INDIANHEAD CONSTRUCTION CO. $10,047.95 $ 9,692.90 Alderman Dougherty moved, seconded by Alderman Adair to accept the low bid from Indianhead Construction Co. in the amount of $9,692.90 and appropriate the money from the Construction Fund. All voted in the affirmative. FIRE DEPARTMENT Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to accept and file the Fire Department report for June 1974, which reflects 2 general alarms and 4 still alarms with an estimated fire loss as $6,000. All voted in the affirmative. Chief Schmitt presented recommendations to the council pertaining to the vaction given to the firemen. Mayor Harden mentioned he would like these recommendations be taken under advisement until further information could be received from the Wage-Hour Division pertaining to the hours the men will work at the beginning of 1975. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Dougherty to table the recom- mendations until further information is obtained. All voted in the affirmative. COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 4 JULY 18, 1974 POLICE DEPARTMENT Alderman Honeycutt moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to accept and file the monthly report for the Police Department for the month of June 1974 reflecting 406 cases brought before the Municipal Court with total cash from fines, forfeitures and other payments as $12,533.22. All voted in the affirmative. Police Chief Brickell requested the council approve a salary for the position of Chief. He mentioned due to the IRS change in taxing clothing and expense accounts, it had caused a fin- ancial inequitity. Mayor Harden stated the salary of the pos- ition of Chief is $800 per month. After considerable disucussion pertaining to the appointment of Chief Brickell, which it was mentioned Chief Brickell was approved as chief by the city council, that he had served the one year probationary period as chief, and had been certified as Police Chief by the Civil Service Commission. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to grant the Chief of Police a salary of $800.00 per month. All voted in the affirmative. Police Chief Brickell requested the council to consider appro- priating approximately $800 to purchase 4 portable cassette tape recorders for use in police cars, a set of training manuals with tape plus 2 hours training for all personnel by Mr. Jim Davidson. It was the consensus of the council to hold this request in abeyance until further studies are made. SANITATION DEPARTMENT Mayor Harden reported according to the contract between Arkansas Waste Disposal and the City of Jacksonville an adjusted cost of living increase was set into the contract. It was suggested Mayor Harden contact the Labor Department and obtain the adjusted cost of living increase and meet with Mr. Ralph Holland, repre- sentative from Arkansas Waste Disposal and discuss this matter and problems at the landfill. Alderman Dougherty moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to authorize change in the contract between Arkansas Waste Disposal and the City of Jacksonville allowing adjustment increase for the cost of living. All voted in the affirmative. PARKS AND RECREATION Dick Huck, Park Director, presented the bi-annual report for the Park and Recreation Department. He also presented a visual pre- sentation of the past 6 months activities. He asked the council to attend a meeting at the Recreation Center, Tuesday night to discuss the financial status of the Park. Mayor Harden suggested that consideration be given to construct additional tennis courts in the future, due to the sport being so popular. Mr. Huck also mentioned that he had not received any bids after re-advertising for construction of buildings at Dupree Park; due to contractors bei~g unable to meet the Bacon-Davis labor guidelines, Dick Huck presented a letter of resignation from Robert Boyd from COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 5 JULY 18, 1974 the Park Commission Board. He stated Mr. Boyd had been a great asset to the board; and to the surrounding members. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Adair to accept the resignation of Bob Boyd as a member of the Park and Recreation Commission and stated a letter of appreciation will be sent to him. All voted in the affirmative. STREET DEPARTMENT Alderman Lehman reported Mr. Tom Perkins, a resident at 601 Hayes St. was experiencing a considerable drainage problem due to the drainage system ending at his property line. It was stated to alleviate this problem one catch basin needs to be constructed to extend the storm drainage from 601 Hayes to 609 Hill apprqximately 68 feet. Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Dougherty to authorize construction of the catch basin included in the Hill 133. St. Drainage Project, (Using unit prices). All voted in the affirmative. Alderman Lehman mentioned there are two parking lots in front of Bill's Auto Parts and Red Walker's that extend to the property lines on Dupree Drive, and suggested the city blacktop from the private parking lots to existing street. Alderman Lehman moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to blacktop the existing parking lots on Dupree Drive to the road. All voted in the affirmative. It was also mentioned that if James Green of MFA Insurance will blacktop his parking lot, that this strip could also be included. Alderman Wilson in discussing street work for 1973, said he felt West Main St., Redmond Road and Marshall Road were not done to specifications and that it should be discussed with the contractor to re-surface Main St. and Marshall Road at no cost to the city. He stated the job done last winter was incomplete and poorly done. Mayor Harden stated it was not the fault of the contractors because he had author~zed the work to be done late in the year to preserve as much of streets as possible. He also stated the contractor had already agreed to re-do the streets if the city would furnish the pea gravel. He said he was authorized in November to do this work, that part of the street was saved and received benefit of the oil used on it. Mayor Harden presented an extension of Street projects for 1974 Street Program. He stated these streets cover most of Jacksonville and include the following: BLACKTOP or ASPHALTING: Mulberry, So. Bailey to 161; Graham Road, Stevenson to Elm; Division, So. Bailey to 161; Memorial Drive, Madden to Cemetery; Peach, Kinsg St. To Ray Road; South Road, Oak to Military; Ray Road, South to Stamphill SINGLE SEAL: Louise, Dupree to James; Plummer; Harris Road from W. Main to Air Base Gate; West Main from Freeway to city limits DOUBLE SEAL: Marshall Road, needs to be 4 to 6 feet wider and double sealed from Main to MacArthur Drive. He also mentioned repairs to the Intersection of Hospital and Brewer Streets need to be included on the report. COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 6 JULY 18, 1974 After considerable discussion, pertaining to which streets hold priority, costs etc.; Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to authorize Mayor Harden to continue with repairs on the aforementioned streets and purchase pea gravel furnished to the contractors to resurface West Main St. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Adair and Honeycutt and the following voted nay, Aldermen: Dougherty, Lehman and Wilson 3 ayes, 3 nays. Mayor Harden voted aye. Motion Carried. It was mentioned bids will be opened in August on striping Main St. GENERAL Alderman Dougherty mentioned the position of City Engineer is still vacant. He suggested a committee be formed to seek out knowledgable persons for the position. Mayor Harden stated he has advertised the vacancy and has not received any results and stated if there are any recommendations for City Engineer to contact him and an interview will be made. Alderman Lehman introduced Mrs. Floyce Neely who introduced Mr. Howard Love, Director of the Urban League in Little Rock. Mr. Love stated the Urban League is concerned with Housing, Education and Employment for the disadvantaged. He presented a proposed budget and explained the purpose of the Urban League and requested funds be appropriated to set up a branch office in Jacksonville. Following discussion pertaining to the Urban League, Mayor Harden introduced Herb Coleman, director of the OIC Program in Little Rock. Mr. Coleman explained this program involves job training for any person who wants to better themselves. Mr. Coleman requested that funds might be appropriated from Revenus Sharing Funds to set up a branch office in this area. After considerable discussion pertaining to both programs, it was the consensus that representatives of both programs should meet and discuss possibilities of working together in the area. It was then stated the council would meet with the representatives in the future to discuss the matter. Mayor Harden stated bids were open July 8, 1974, at 10:00 a.m. for addtions and alterations to the Jacksonville Municipal Library. He state the following bids were received: EAST & COMPANY WESTERN WATERPROOFING $55,349.00 $43,440.00 Mayor Harden stated $6,000 was appropriated in the budget for Revenue Sharing for repairs to the library. It was suggested to finance the remaining portion of the project that funds from Revenue Sharing 1974-1975 be used to complete all the work that is necessary. Alderman Dougherty moved, seconded by Alderman Adair to accept the low bid from WESTERN WATERPROOFING Inc. in the amount of $43,440.00 and appropriate funds necessary to complete the project from REVENUE SHARING. All voted in the affirmative. ADJOURNMENT COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 7 JULY 18, 1974 (. There being no further business to come before the council on motion of Alderman Lehman, seconded by Alderman Hill and by consent of all members present the council adjourned until the next regular council meeting to be held August 1, 1974 in the Council Chambers. ATTEST: J{ tlJ- FLOY AV~ CI TY CLERK 137. AGENDA August 1, 1974 PRAYOR ROLL CALL PRESENTATION OF MINUTES CORRECTIONS AND/OR ADDITIONS TO THE MINUTES WATER DEPARTMENT FIRE DEPARTMENT POLICE DEPARTMENT SANITATION DEPARTMENT PARKS & RECREATION STREET DEPARTMENT GENERAL MAYOR Is ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT Regular Meeting, July 18, 1974 Regular Meeting, June 20, 1974 Contract for Water Main Extension--Alderman Wilson Quarter~ Report--Cheif Brickell App. for City's Share of ACC Grant-74-100L App. for Cit,r's Share of ACC Grant-74-124 App. for Cit,r's Share of ACC Grant-72-405 Drainage on 904 S. Eastern--Alderman Wilson Street Repair on N. Eastern--Mayor Harden $2,648.00 1 '757 .oo 507.00 Cost of living increase, City Employees-Mayor Harden Placing of trailor on 3805 N. First--Alderman Lehman Semi-Annual financial report--Mrs. Avants COUNCIL MEETING . ~UNICIPAL BUILDING AUGUST 1, 1974 7:30 p.m. to 8:45p.m. The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, August 1, 1974, at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Harden and the invocation was given by Alderman Honeycutt. On ROLL CALL the following members were present as their names were called, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt, 6 present, 0 absent; a quorum was declared. Others present were Mayor Harden; in place of City Clerk Avants, who was /39 . on vacation, Assistant Clerks Mary Rutledge and Cathy Frederick recorded the Minutes; Ben Rice, City Attorney; Tommy Bond, Consulting Engineer; Ophelia Blasingame, Beautification Director; Elmer Hines, Water Department Supervisor; Bobby Brewer, Sewer Department Super- visor; Chief Leonard Brickell of the Police Departme nt; Chief Wayman Schmitt of the Fire Department; and Al Garvin, Street Department Supervisor. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of July 18, 1974 were presented for study and later approval. CORRECTIONS AND/OR ADDITIONS TO THE MINUTES Corrections and/or additions to the Minutes of the regular meeting of June 20, 1974, were the next order of business. After no corrections or additions to the Minutes were presented, Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that the Minutes stand approved as written and presented. All voted in the affirmative. WATER DEPARTMENT Alderman Wilson presented a sample contract for water main exten- sion from North Little Rock. He stated that at a recent council meeting, it was stated the City of Jacksonville needs a guideline for developers or businessmen that request to extend the city water main. Alderman Wilson suggested a study of a future transmission system of the water lines and size of lines needed where progress is proposed be made. After discussion pertaining to the effect a contract of this kind will have on the city, it was the consensus of the council to table the matter until further studies could be made. POLICE DEPARTMENT Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to accept and file the Police Department's Quarterly report for the 2nd quarter of 1974. All voted in the affirmative. Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to appropriate $2,648.00 for Grant 74-lOOL (Court Probation Program), $1,757.00 for Grant 74-124 (continues Police Community Relation Program) ; $507.00 for Grant 72-405 (continues salary for 1 police officer, workshop and films as the city's portions for the grants from the /ijO, COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 2 AUGUST 1, 1974 Arkansas Commission on Crime & Law Enforcement. All voted in the affirmative. SANITATION DEPARTMENT PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT STREET DEPARTMENT Alderman Wilson reported a drainage ditch on the corner of Grace Street and South Eastern is overflowing and causing a drainage problem at 904 So. Eastern. Mr. Norman Legg, resident at 904 So. Eastern; suggested a curb be constructed tieing into Grace Street and through to Ray Road. It was stated this project would cost a considerable amount of money and it was the consensus of the council to have the City Inspector study the area in question and if needed to contact .Tommy Bond to study the problem. Mayor Harden recommended that the council authorize · him to gravel and single seal North Eastern Avenue from Madden Road to Loop Rd. He stated the elementary School which is located on No. Eastern will be using No. Eastern as the primary entrance to the school. It was questioned whether the project should be bid or if the project could be included on the Street Program for 1974. After considerable discussion on this matter, Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to authorize Mayor Harden to gravel and single seal No. Eastern Avenue from Madden Road to Loop Road. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye; Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair & Honeycutt and the following voted nay; Aldermen: Wilson and Dougherty. Motion Carried. Alderman Dougherty reported several streets in the Sunnyside Hills Addition need repairing and recommended using slurry seal where necessary. Alderman Dougherty moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to authorize Mayor Harden to obtain estimates on slurry seal and study the streets in question in the Sunnyside Hills Addition. All voted in the affirmative. GENERAL Mayor Harden recommended the council approve a $50.00 per month cost of living increase for each employee of the city. He stated due to the recent pay schedule change, the amount of the payroll check is less. Alderman Dougherty questioned, the total amount of money involved and the source of the expenditure, and suggested a committee be formed to study the matter in question. Mayor Harden appointed the council as a whole to work with Mrs. Avants, City Clerk, and Alderman Dougherty as Chairman and obtain figures and possible changes in the privilege tax and increase rate on plumbing and electrical permits. Alderman Lehman presented a temporary rezoning request from Daniel T. Reid to place a mobile home on the rear of his property at 3805 North First, for his aged mother. Alderman Lehman stated this request must be held in abeyance due to the request not COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 3 AUGUST 1,1974 conforming with the Bill of Assurance on the property. Mayor Harden presented the Semi-Annual Financial Report for the General and Street Funds 1974; and recommended the council study the reports. He also stated that Mrs. Avants, who was absent on vacation, will be returning the following Monday and if there are any explanations needed on the report to contact her. MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENT'S Mayor Harden presented a request for $15,000 from the representa- tives, Herb Coleman from OIC and Howard Love from the Urban League to set up a branch office in this area. He asked that the council study the request until the next council meeting. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the council on motion of Alderman Adair, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt and by consent of all members present the council adjourned until the next regular council meeting to be held August 15, 1974 in the Council Chambers. APPROVED: ATTEST: CLERK '. PRAYER ROLL CALL AGENDA August 15, 1974 1'13. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES Regular Meeting, August 1, 1974 CORRECTIONS AND/OR ADDITIONS Regular Meeting, July 18, 1974 TO THE MINUTES WATER DEPARTMENT FIRE DEPARTMENT POLICE DEPARTMENT Sanitation Department PARKS & RECREATION STREET DEPAIUMENT GENERAL MAYOR' S ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT Cash Receipts & Disbursements Accounts Payable Contract for Water Main Extension--Alderman Wilson EPA Permit Requirements--Tommy Bond Outside Water Connection--Malvin Goode Monthly Report--Chief Schmitt Monthly Report--Chief Brickell Report from Police Chief--Chief Brickell Purchase of Drainage Easement--Mayor Harden Purchase of Street Marking Paint--Mayor Harden Reports of Drainage Projects--Alderman Dougherty(Tommy Bond) Drainage on 904 S. Eastern--Alderman Wilson Ordinance #328--Alderman Wilson Ordinance /J:329--Mayor Harden Purchasing of Bulbs--Ophelia Blassingame Appropriation of funds for OIC & Urban League--Ald. Lehman Cost of living Increase, City Employees--Alderman Dougherty Aclin Ford Batesville Truck Line Bill's Auto Parts Capitol Chemical Conrade Electric Donnel Office Supply Hamiltons Garage Jacksonville Gas & Plbg. James Bros. McKesson Chemical Northgate Plumbing OTASCO Razorback Rental Smith Hydraulic Ser. Safeway Stores Vaughan Tires Williams Gulf Ser. Waterworks Ser. Aclin Ford Bill's Auto Parts Curtin Matheson Lonnie E. Ellis (pd) Hollis & Co. Jacksonville Starter Oxford Chemicals Rockwell TSC CURRENT ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WATER DEPr. , August 1974 198.61 216.24 4.91 3,188.25 97.54 8.24 84.17 31.06 221.35 941.84 75.00 116.89 13.75 74.16 20 .• 68 417.40 23.25 25.00 Arkansas Meter Repair Batesville White Lime Bowles & Edens Co. City Lumber Consolidated Marketing Goodsell 255.85 Const Fund J & B Butane Jacksonville Daily News Ivy Hall Garage Mobil Oil O.B. Repair Rockwell International D.A. Sparks S & S Const. TG&Y Uhrich Welding Waterworks Supply Red Walker's Radiator Ser. Sewer Dept., August 1974 36.92 61.82 9. 77 26.70 21.22 15.00 320.74 31.36 ·36. 96 Dewey Burke Machine WOrks B & J Radio City Lumber Goodsell Hamilton's Garage Midwest Casting Corp. Roberts McNutt Inc. Vaughan Tires Whit Davis Lumber 2,921.05 520.00 642.12 202.08 ' t0.2. 90 417.78 50.55 5.40 40.16 4,595.19 69.42 405.47 257.45 270.00 21.88 7.73 901.78 197.77 $17,387.07 463.70 79.90 63.91 99.63 11.64 499.84 625.00 562.20 18.78 $2,985.09 COUNCIL MEETING MUNICIPAL BUILDING AUGUST 15, 1974 7:30 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, August 15, 1974, at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Harden and the invocation was given by Alderman Honeycutt. On ROLL CALL the following members were present as their names were called, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt, 6 present, 0 absent; a quorum was declared. Others present were Mayor Harden; Clerk Avants; Ben Rice, City Attorney; Tommy Bond, Consulting Engineer; Ophelia Blasingame, Beautification Director; Elmer Hines, Water Department Supervisor; Bobby Brewer, Sewer Department Supervisor; Chief Leonard Brickell of the Police Department; Chief Wayman Schmitt of the Fire Department; Gerald Hamm, Sanitation Supervisor; Al Garvin, Street Supervisor and Dick Huck, Parks and Recreation Director. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES The Minutes of the regular meeting of August l, 1974, were presented for study and later approval. CORRECTIONS AND/OR ADDITIONS TO THE MINUTES Corrections and or additions to the Minutes of the regular meeting of July 18, 1974, were the next order of business. After no corrections or additions to the minutes were presented, Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that the Minutes stand approved as written and presented. All voted in the affirmative. WATER DEPARTMENT Mayor Harden presented the monthly Water & Sewer Departments Cash Receipts and Disbursements report for July 1974. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Adair to approve for payment the current accounts payable for the Jacksonville Water Department in the amount of $17,387.07 and the Jacksonville Sewer Department in the amount of $2,985.09. All voted in the affirmative. Alderman Dougherty proposed that a committee be formed to ascertain the financial status of the Water Co. at the end of this year. It was agreed that a study of the water rate is needed, but that a committee was not the answer; as they had not seemed to function in the past. After considerable discussion it was the consensus of the council to consult Mr. J. E. Flanders, of Mountain Home, an expert in the field of water rate structure, to make the study. Mr. Flanders had made a previous survey of a water rate increase for the Air Base. Ben Rice stated that part of our agreement with Mr. Flanders was that, if needed, he would conduct an over-all study of the City's water and sewer tie-on fees and rate structure. It was the consensus of the council to ask Mrs. Martin, Bookkeeper, to prepare an up-to-date data of revenues and expenses on a month- to month basis, and to meet in Special Session next Tuesday, August 20; 1974, at noon to discuss the matter. COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 2 AUGUST 15, 1974 Alderman Wilson presented a contract for Water Main Extension at the last council meeting for study and approval. It was the consensus of the council to have City Attorney Ben Rice draft a contract applicable to the City of Jacksonville, usisng North Little Rock's contract as a guide. A communication was received from the Federal Environmental Protection Agency in which the City was told that permits are being issued for the East and West Sewer Treatment Plants. Tommy Bond, Consulting Engineer, pointed out several EPA permit requirements: that effluent be chlorinated, that a larger laboratory will be required, test equipment will be needed and that additional property will be needed at both sewer plants. The City will receive a letter from the EPA stating the city must provide chlorine contact chamber at both treatment plants to reduce the bacteria content; and that the City will have 180 days in which to do this, and that he doesn't know how much it will cost to add the chlorine chambers but felt it would be significant. Tommy Bond suggested Bobby Brewer, Sewer Department Supervisor be authorized to obtain prices and facts for tests. It was generally agreed to authorize Bobby Brewer to proceed with obtaining this information. Alderman Honeycutt moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to accept the request for an outside-the-city water connection from Malvin Goode at Rt. 1, Bos 214A about one mile on Graham Road. All voted in the affirmative. FIRE DEPARTMENT Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Adair to accept and file the monthly report for the Fire Department for July 1974, reflecting 6 general alarms and 18 still alarms with an estimated fire loss during the month as $1,000.00. All voted in the affirmative. POLICE DEPARTMENT Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Dougherty to accept the Police Chief's monthly report for July 1974, reflecting 373 cases brought before the Municipal Court with total cash from fines, forfeitures and other payments as $11,659.10. All voted in the affirmative. Police Chief Leonard T. Brickell submitt a report to the council stating that the Police Department needs about twelve (12) more men and three (3) additional cars in order to adequately protect the city. Mayor Harden noted from Chief Brickell's report that there are only two patrolling officers on each shift. It was agreed that more policemen are needed but there are not funds available to hire them. After considerable discussion, it was the consensus of the council to meet with the Police Chief in Special Session Monday, August 26, to discuss the possibility of increasing the number of policemen and giving a cost of living L"ctlse to all city employees. SANITATION DEPARTMENT COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 3 AUGUST 15, 1974 It was decided to meet with representatives of the Arkansas Waste Disposal to discuss a cost of living increase at the landfill which had been requested. Mayor Harden said that Attorney Rice had researched this matter and had recommended a 10% increase. PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT STREET DEPARTMENT In discussing the Main Street Project, Mayor Harden stated the bid had been awarded, that easements had been obtained except a parcel on the South side of Main, in which the property owner did not feel he could give the easement as it would take all his land, but proposed that the city purchase the land (about one acre) for $3,000.00 plus any dirt brought out; the property has about 30 ft. frontage on Main St. After discussion, Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt that Mayor Harden be· authorized to pay $3,000.00 for this land for drainage easement for the Main Street Project. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair, and Honeycutt and the following voted nay, Aldermen: Wilson and Dougherty, 4 ayes, 2 nays; motion carried. Mayor Harden stated that it was in agreement with the Highway Department that if the City of Jacksonville will purchase the paint for the street marking and mark the crosswalks; the Highway Department will mark the centerlines. It was stated 50 gallons of white paint and 300 gallons of yellow paint will be needed which will cost approximately $2,000.00. Alderman Dougherty moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to authorize advertising for bids and purchase the paint for the street marking. Motion approved by voice vote. Tommy Bond presented a report on the drainage projects completed and the ones that are in progress at present. The completed work includes the ditch from Central to Graham Road. All tiles and manholes under the roads have been cleaned. Those under way at present include the ditch from Roosevelt Road to Galloway Circle. East of the Sunnyside Housing Addition, the main ditch running from North to South. Already under planning is the main ditch from Ray Road, to the ditch running from North to South above mentioned on the East side of Sunnyside Housing Additmon. Alderman Dougherty moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to have Tommy Bond look into the drainage projects and report back to council. Motion approved by voice vote. Alderman Wilson stated that the major problem about the drainage at 904 So. Eastern is the run-off on the eastside. Mr. Legg proposed that the city put up curb on East side of Southeastern and clean out the ditch on the West side. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt for the city to clean out ditch on West side of Southeastern and make a swell ditch. All voted in the affirmative. Motion Carried. COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 4 AUGUST 15, 1974 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING CERTAIN BID REQUIREMENTS FOR STREET WORK IN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS: PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS THERETO AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, was introduced. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Dougherty that the Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Dougherty and Wilson, and the following voted nay, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair and Honeycutt. Motion received 2 affirmative votes and 4 negative votes; Ordinance No. 328 failed. Alderman Wilson presented a written request to Mayor Harden for a copy of a statement paid recently to Hickey Construction Company for asphalt work when several street matters were brought up for discussion that were not on the agenda by Alderman Wilson and Dougherty. Mayor Harden made a point of order that the matters were not on the agenda for consideration, and Alderman Wilson called for the Council body be allowed to vote as to whether he was out of order, and the following voted aye: Aldermen: Hill Lehman, Adair and Honeycutt and the following voted nay: Aldermen Dougherty and Wilson. Upon this vote, Mayor Harden ruled Alderman Wilson out of order and proceeded with matters on the agenda. AN ORDINANCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF LEVYING FIVE MILLS, ONE-HALF MILL, O~E-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 DEVELOP- MENT BONDS FOR THE YEAR 1974; 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. Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt that the Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes; Motion approved. Ordinance read for FIRST TIME by Alderman Adair. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt that the Ordinance be accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the follow- ing voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on SECONDED READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes; whereupon Mayor Harden read the Ordinance for SECOND TIME. COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 5 AUGUST 15, 1974 Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to further suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye; Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes; whereupon Mayor Harden read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Adair that the Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. Motion Carried. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Wilson, Adair and Honeycutt. Motion Carried. ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 3 2 9 this 15th day of AUGUST 1974. Mr. Lloyd Bailey, Purchasing Agent, wrote three companies for the purchase of bulbs for the Beautification Department and received two catalogs, one from Van Zonveld and another from Brecks of Boston. Over $1,000 was spent last year on bulbs from Van Zonveld and good bulbs were received. Alderman Dougherty moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to waiver competitive bidding requirements for purchas of bulbs for Beautification Department using catalog instead. All voted in the affirmative. Motion approved. It was requested that funds be appropriated for the OIC & Urban League to place a branch office for these programs in the City of Jacksonville. Mrs. Floyce Neeley, representative for the programs stated that $15,000.00 would need to be set aside for this purpose and that the two programs would combine and share the office. After considerable discussion it was the consensus of the council to hold a special council meeting August 26, 1974, and meet with Mrs. Neeley and discuss the appropriation for the branch office. Alderman Dougherty stated that at a recent council meeting a cost of living increase for the City employees was discussed. It was also stated that it looked pretty grim for an increase in salary at the present time. After considerable discussion, it was the consensus of the council that Alderman Adair meet with the Depart- ment Heads on the salary of their employees and that the council meet Tuesday, at noon, August 20, 1974 to discuss the matter. A possibility of increasing the building permits, inspection fees and also several increases in privilege taxes is to be considered. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the council on motion of Alderman Hill, secbnded by Alderman Adair the meeting adjourned until its next Special Council Meeting to be held August 20, 1974, 1~/, COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 6 AUGUST 15, 1974 at 12:00 noon in the Council Chambers. APPROVE 0 ATTEST: SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETLNG AUGUST 20, 1974 MUNICIPAL BUILDING 12:00 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met Tuesday, August 20, 1974, in Special Session at its regular meeting place in the Municipal Building at 12:00 noon. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Harden. On ROLL CALL the following members were present, as their names were called, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair and Wilson, 5 present, 1 absent; a quorum was declared. Alderman Honeycutt was absent from the meeting. Others present were Mayor Harden; Clerk Avants; Tommy Bond, Consulting Engineer; Bobby Martin and Hazel Shiell, Water & Sewer Department Bookkeepers; and Gerald Hamm, Sanitation Supervisor. PURPOSE OF MEETING Mayor Harden stated the purpose of the meeting was to discuss the Status of the Water & Sewer Department Finances; a request from the Sanitary Landfill for an increase in rate (cost of living); and a request from the Planning Commission Minutes. Alderman Dougherty moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to approve the request for an approval of the final plat of Lots 1-4 and 14-29, Oakwood Subdivision subject to subdivider furnishing proper plat for the Planning Commission and Council's records. All voted in the affirmative. Motion Carried. It was requested from the Sanitary Landfill operator, Mr. Ralph Holland, that due to the cost of living increase that a 10% increase be approved. Ben Rice stated in a letter to the Mayor that this increase would be called for under the terms of the contract. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Adair to approve the request for a 10% increase to the Landfill contract of $1,683.11 which would be $168.31 added on to the contract, and prorated to July 15, 1974. Motion approved by voice vote. 1?3. Mayor Harden presented a Financial Report of the Water & Sewer Departments for the period December 1973 through July 1974. He stated the report reflects the financial status of the Water Department for the past 8 months. The report seemed to indicate the department would be on a break-even basis this year. It was mentioned the possibility of raising the water rates which would include water tie-ons and meters, etc. Mayor Harden stated that Mr. Flanders theory was to concentrate not so much on the residents and home-owners as the industrial and commercial areas. Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to hire Mr. Jerry Flanders to do a complete and thorough survey of the Water & Sewer Department rate structure, including tie-ons, with recommendations back to the council. Motion approved by voice vote. Motion Carried. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the council on motion of Alderman Wilson, seconded by Alderman Dougherty and by consent of 1 ;'I. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 2 AUGUST 20, 1974 all members present,the council adjourned until the next Special C.ouncil Meeting to be held August 26, 1974 in the Council Chambers. APPROVED:~ ATTEST: ( l ! SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 26, 1974 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. MUNICIPAL BUILDING The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met in Special Session at its regular meeting place in the Municipal Building at 7:00p.m., on the 26th day of August 1974. Meeting was called to order by Mayor Harden. On ROLL CALL the following members were present as their names were called: Aldermen: Dougherty, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt; 4 present, 2 absent; a quorum was declared. Alderman Lehman and Hill were present after Roll Call. Others present were Mayor Harden; Clerk Avants; Diane Sowell, Mayor's Secretary; Ophelia Blasingame, Beautification Director; Gerald Hamm, Sanitation Supervisor and Chief Leonard Brickell of the Police Department. PURPOSE OF THE MEETING Mayor Harden stated the purpose of the meeting was to discuss the possibility of granting a $50.00 per month cost of living increase to all city employees; and also the request from the Urban League and OIC Programs to partially sponsor a branch office of these programs in the Jacksonville area. COST OF LIVING INCREASE Mayor Harden opened the floor to discussion pertaining to the cost of living increase. Alderman Adair stated he had made a study of the privilege tax and recommended several increases in the categories of the privilege tax ordinance. He also stated building, electrical and plumbing permits could be increased due to an increase in inspection expenses, including gas and fees. It was stated that the council study the increase in building, electrical and plumbing permits and possibly approve an ordinance increasing the fees. Alderman Dougherty, Chairman of the committee to study the increase in employee's salary, presented an approximate total each department would need to appropriate for the cost of living increase for the remainder ofAi he year as follows: GENERAL FUND- $49,920.00 WATER DEPARTMENT-,~2 ,880.00 SEWER DEPARTMENT-$9,000.00 STREET DEPARTMENT-$~, 300.00. 1f f()p flO Alderman Dougherty stated the Street Department Fund has sufficient funds to carry the increas in salary, and recommended that a budget be proposed for 1975 including the increase in salary in each individual department. In trying to determine ways and means of producing revenue, Mayor Harden suggested a special census could be taken of the city and said he would check into the costs and feasibility of this matter. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 2 AUGUST 26, 1974 BRANCH OFFICE FOR URBAN LEAGUE AND OIC PROGRAMS Mrs. Floyce Neeley, representative for the Urban League and OIC Program was present at the meeting and stated a decision to a request made at a prior council meeting concerning placing a branch office of these programs was needed; so as to know if plans could begin to formulate. After reviewing appro- priations previously made for Revenue Sharing Funds it was evident that funds are not available in the Revenue Sharing Funds at this time for consideration of these programs; but will be considered if money becomes available. After considerable discussion, Alderman Honeycutt moved, seconded by Alderman Dougherty tc table the request for an appropriation to place a branch office for the Urban League and OIC Program until money becomes available. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Wilson and Honeycutt and Alderman Adair voted nay, 5 ayes, 1 nay. Motion Carried. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the council on motion of Alderman Wilson seconded by Alderman Hill and by consent of all members present the meeting adjourned until the next regular council meeting to be held September 19, 1974 in the Council Chambers. ATTEST: PRAYER ROLL CALL PRESENTATION OF MINUTES CORRECTIONS ANDYOR ADDITIONS TO THE MINUTES WATER DEPARTMENT FIRE DEPARrMENT IDLICE DEPARI'MENT SANITATION DEPARTMENT PARKS & RECREATION STREET DEPARTMENT PLANNING COMMISSION GENERAL MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT AGENDA September 19, 1974 Regular Meeting, August 15, 1974 Special Meetings, August 20th & 26th Regular Meeting, August .1,1974 Cash Receipts & Disbursements Accounts Payable Water Ext. for Shady Ln. & wright Cabinets--Tommy Bond Final Payment, Phase 1 Water lmprovement System, Schedule 1, 2, & 4--Tommy Bond Report on EPA Meeting--Tommy Bond Resolution 142-74--Tommy Bond Proposed Sub-division, Valentine & Dick Jeeter Water Users Association--John Blanks Sewer Contract LRAFB--Ben Rice Outside Water Connection--Charles Patterson Monthly Report--Chief Schmitt Monthly Report--Chief Brickell Financial Evaluation & Appropriation--Dick Huck Slury Seal, Sunnyside & Brewer St.--Alderman Dougherty Sidewalks, School Dr., Southside & Northside Jr. High--Ald. Dougherty Proposed drainage pipe on Gregory St.--Alderman Dougherty Street Contract Procedures--Alderman Wilson Ordinance 330-Alderman Wilson Regular Meetings, August 6, August 13, September 3, 1974 Appropriation for Central Ark. Planning & Developement District--Mayor Harden Proposed salary schedule for Fire & Police--Ald. Dougherty Appropriation for OIC--Alderman Adair Placing of trailor at 1209 Sage--Leon Polk Ordinance 331--Alderman Wilson CURRENT ACCOUNrS PAYABLE WATER DEPr., SEPT. 1974 ARK-LA. Gas Co. Batesville Truck Line BIF Bond Engineers City Lumber Co. Capitol Chemical C .K. Radio , tService Double "R" Florist Gary's Florist Hamiltons Garage Ivy's Auto Supply Jacksonville St. & Gnt. Magic Mart 0. B. Repair Petty Cash Fund (pd) Refr.& Elec. Supply Co. Rohan Co. Safeway TSC 44.34 216.24 78.23 136.19 142.07 1,066.75 39,09 20.60 15.45 22.14 122.32 29.05 17.89 100.26 129·.44 403.07 1,315.29 19.54 28.~·30 Red Walker's Radiator Waterworks Service Co. Wilkin's Fina Wboley Elec. Co Inc. Ser.l35.74 25.00 38.55 3o.Qo Arkansas Meter Repair Batesville White Lime Bill's Auto Parts Bowles & Edens Co. Conrade Electric Co. Crain Sales Co. Harley Derrick Const. (pd.) Freshour Contractor Goodsell IBM Corp. Jacksonville Gas & Plbg. James Bros. Mobil Oil OTASCO Pitney Bowes Rockwell International Royal Typewriter of L. R. Skipper's AmCO Vaughan Tire Co. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Waterworks Supply Co. Witcher Elec. Motor Service SEWER DEPr., SEPTEMBER 1974 Capitol Chemical CONRADE ELEC. CO. INC. Goodsell Hollis & Company Jacksonville Auto Parts Mettler Inst. Corp. NATIONAL CHEMSEARCH Precision Engine Co. S&S Const. Co., Inc. Wilkin's Fina BILLS AUTO PARTS 96.00 981.50 260.59 40.70 28.00 60.00 350.38 265.54 367.19 4.00 37.22 City Lumber Co. Consolidated Marketing, INC. Holman/Pyle Co. IVY'S Auto Supply Jacksonville Marine Midwest Casting Corp. 0. B. Repair Roc Arc Water Co. (pd) Southern States Ind., Inc. wttcher Elec. Motor Service 645.02 515.00 48.90 181.15 111.40 120.90 200.00 17.51 272.57 30.90 171.23 106.35 4,030.11 38.60 30.90 1,417.39 116.91 38.40 67.91 9.29 715.58 375.03 13,437.50 112.42 21.24 120.00 12.60 28 ;.64 104.91 15.45 131.39 147.00 38.42 3,223.19 COUNCIL MEETING MUNICIPAL BUILDING SEPTEMBER 19, 1974 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, September 19, 1974, at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Harden and the invocation was given by Alderman Honeycutt. On ROLL CALL the following members were present as their names were called, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt, 6 present, 0 absent; a quorum was declared. Others present were Mayor Harden, Clerk Avants; Judge Reed Williamson; Ben Rice, City Attorney; Tommy Bond, Consulting Engineer; Bobby Brewer, Sewer Department Supervisor; Chief Wayman Schmitt on the Fire Department; Chief Leonard Brickell of the Police Department; Ophelia Blasingame, Beautification Director; Dick Huck, Park and Recreation Director; Gerald Hamm, Sanitation Department Supervisor and Al Garvin, Street Department Supervisor. PRESENTATION OF THE MINUTES The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of August 15, 1974 and the minutes of The Special Council Meetings, August 20, 1974 and August 26, 1974 were presented for study and later approval. CORRECTIONS AND/OR ADDITIONS TO THE MINUTES Corrections and/or additions to the Minutes of the regular meeting of August 1, 1974, were the next order of business. After no correc- tions or additions to the minutes were presented, Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt that the minutes stand approved as written and presented. All voted in the affirmative. WATER DEPARTMENT Mayor Harden presented the Water and Sewer Departments Cash Receipts and Disbursements Report for the month of August 1974. Alderman Dougherty moved, seconded by Alderman Adair to approve for payment the current accounts payable for the Jacksonville Water Department in the amount of $13,437.50 and the Jacksonville Sewer Department in the amount of $3,223.19. All voted in the affirmative. Tommy Bond presented a drawing and cost estimate of the water line extension to Shady Acres. He stated the agreement between Harold Carlisle, developer of the Shady Acres Subdivision and the City to share part of the cost to construct the extension; Wright's Cabinet Shop had opened a business next to Blount and George; who has requested to be included in the water line extension in order to install a fire plug. Mr. Bond stated the original idea was to construct an 8" line but recommended a 10" line be run approximately 1,360 ft. to serve a greater area with increased water pressure. It was questioned whether Wright's Cabinet Shop was planning to participate in the project; and Alderman Hill confirmed the owner's participation in the project. After considerable disscussion pertaining to the cost of COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 2 SEPTEMBER 19, 1974 the difference between and 8 11 and 10 11 line, Alderman Dougherty moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to table the request until the next council meeting until Wright's Cabinet Shop can be contracted about their partic~pation of the project. All voted in the affirmative. Tommy Bond presented the final cost estimate for Phase I of the Water System Improvements Project. He reported Schedule I, II and IV had been completed and Schedule III (elevated tank) will be completed and operational by late November. Mr. Bond stated the entire project underran the bids by approximately $48,000.00. Tommy Bond stated he had attended a meeting held by the Environmental Protection Agency held September 11, 1974. He stated at the meeting it was recommended that Step I of the Sewer System Study include an anaylisis of the whole Sewer System. The original study was to include the East Sewer Treatment Plant. EPA has required chlorinating the sewer discharge system or some form of reducing. the bacteria in the system in order to receive a discharge permit. The approximate cost to purchase chlorine equipment and labor is between $50,000 and $75,000. He stated EPA will match 75% and the city's matching portion is 25% for the study which will need to be completed by May 1, 1977. Tommy Bond suggested the council meet in special session to discuss the city's funding in the project. It was the consensus of the council, that Bobby Brewer get with Tommy Bond and possibly set up a meeting with the council the first week of October. Tommy Bond presented a Resolution stating 11 WHEREAS, THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE DEEMS IT NECESSARY AND PROPER TO APPLY FOR A FEDERAL GRANT UNDER THE FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1972, PUBLIC LAW 92-500, AND THE RULES AND REGULATIONS PURSUANT THERET0.11 Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Adair to read the Resolution. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes; whereupon Mayor Harden read the resolution in its entirety. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to adopt RESOLUTION NUMBER 1 4 2 - 7 4. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, DouglH:::!L·ty, Lelunctll, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes, 0 negative votes. RESOLUTION APPROVED, ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 1 4 2 -7 4 this 19th day of SEPTEMBER 1974. Mayor Harden presented a request from John Blanks, representative of the Valentine-Dick Jeter Water User's Association, to tie-on an additional 79 acres to the present water line. Tommy Bond stated there are plans to develop a trailer park in the area, which will have approximately 132 lots. It was stated there are approximately 80 customers on the Valentine Road line, and about 100 in South Jacksonville, and it was felt the pressure would be insufficient. After considerable discussion, Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 3 SEPTEMBER 19, 1974 Alderman Hill to accept Tommy Bond's suggestion to deny the request to tie-on the additional 79 acres due to a lack of water pressure. All voted in the affirmative. Ben Rice, City Attorney, stated the Water Department has received payment on the past due Water Bill, but as yet from the LRAFB Base the sewer charge has not been reimbursed. He stated the Air Force is willing to pay the sewer equivilent which should be approximately 34,000 -and he is working to finalize the matter. It was the consensus of the council to table a request for an outside- the-city water connection from Charles Patterson for Lots #14 and #15 on Lemay Road until the Water Department can determine the location of Mr. Pattersons property and where the line is located. Mr. Farrell Gray reported he had met with Arkansas Soil & Water Association and that Cabot had contributed $3,000, Beebe $3,000, Ward $500.00 toward the Water Study. He said it was felt Sherwood would contribute $5,000, though it depended on what North Little Rock deceided to contribute. He said he felt the Water Association will secure the funds needed and can start the Water Study soon. FIRE DEPARTMENT Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to accept and file the report for the Fire Department for August, 1974, reflecting 1 general alarm and 21 still alarms with an estimated fire loss during the month as $1000.00. All voted in the affirmative. POLICE DEPARTMENT Alderman Honeycutt moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to accept the Police Chief's report for August, 1974, reflecting 432 cases brought before the Municipal Court with total cash fines, forfeitures and other payments as $13,755.30. All voted in the affirmative. SANITATION DEPARTMENT PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT Dick Huck, director of the Parks and Recreation, presented an evaluation of the Park and Recreation Fund. He stated the program was not exempt from the problems of inflation and therefore created a deficit in the 1974 Budget. Mr. Huck presented several reductions in his department that might aid in reducing the total impact of the financial problem suchas: 1) do not fill the park supervisor position 2) cut clerical work 3) operate 6 days per week 4) cut purchasing 5) increase rates 6) curb utilities etc. Mr. Huck requested the conversion of the allocation of Revenue Sharing to be used for salaries for the remainder of the 1974 budget year ($15,769.00) and additional funds in the amount of $10,000.00 be allocated for the remaining 1974 year. After discussion, Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to graht the request from Dick Huck to appropriate $15,000.00 out of Revenue Sharing (which is already allocated for Park Building) and to allocate COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 4 SEPTEMBER 19, 1974 $10,000 (new money) from Revenue Sharing Funds, which has been allocated on the 1975 Budget to place in the Park Fund for operat- ing the remainder of the year. All voted in the affirmative. STREET DEPARTMENT Alderman Dougherty presented a list of streets in the Sunnyside Hills Addition recommended to have slurry seal total lineal, 15,619. He recommended bids be taken on the jobs. Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to authorize Mayor Harden to advertise and award bids for the entire Sunnyside Hills Addition. All voted in the affirmative. Alderman Dougherty stated the areas around the Junior High Schools are in need of sidewalks specifically from the store at the inter- section to the schools. He stated a sidewalk approximately 48" wide could be constructed from the grocery store and up around the schools. After considerable discussion, pertaining to the placement of sidewalks in the area Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to authorize a study be made of the side- walks from the Kwik Shop to the Junior High School, as to ease- ments, cost etc in the area in question. All voted in the affirmative. Alderman Dougherty reported 13 acres east of the Calhoun Drainage System is being developed but stated there is a drainage problem where Calhoun Branch ties in on Gregory. He recommended that the salvaged pip from Oakhurst be used to drain the area. He stated 2 pipes be placed under Gregory St. Alderman Dougherty moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to use 2 double string pipe which was removed from Oakhurst Drainage Project and place two pipes under- neath Gregory St. and check it out if an easement is required. Motion approved by voice vote. Alderman Wilson suggested that street contracts procedures be more formalized. He stated that according to state statutes performance bonds must be included with bids from contractors for street work. He also mentioned that state law requires supervision of a reg- istered engineer in public works projects costing more than $5,000. He pointed out that these procedures not being followed by the city. "AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING CITY EMPLOYEES FROM WORKING FOR PRIVATE CONTRACTORS WHO ARE PERFORMING WORK FOR THE CITY, AND ESTABLISHING METHOD OF PAYMENT FOR SERVICES PERFORMED BY PRIVATE CONTRACTORS: PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS THERETON AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY." was introduced. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Dougherty that the Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen Dougherty and Wilson and the following voted nay, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair and Honeycutt. Motion received 2 affirmative votes and 4 negative votes. Motion Failed. PLANNING COMMISSION The minutes from the regular Planning Commission Meeting on August 6, 1974, Special Meeting August 13, 1974 and Regular Meeting COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 5 SEPTEMBER 19, 1974 3, 1974, were read and the following action was taken upon their recommendations: AUGUST 6, 1974 It was stated recent Special Council Meeting a request for final approval of Lots 1-4 and 14-29 of Oakwood Subdivision was given approval. AUGUST 13, 1974: Regarding re-zoning Schneider Grocery Property "upon motion by Dr. Albert Sidewall, and second by Hugene Wooley it was recommended that zoning be denied" vote 3 for motion, 1 against, 1 abstained After discussion, it was the consensus of the council to table the matter of rezoning the Schneider Grocery Property and turn the matter over to City Attorney Rice for a legal opinion. It was questioned if a business had continuously been operated in the location after the annexation of the area to Jacksonville. Mr. Reed Williamson, attorney for the owner of the property, presented and filed with the city clerk letters of consent from surrounding neighbors that are unopposed to the auto repair shop being opened by Mr. Polk. Mr. Mike Wilson, attorney for the opposition, stated several reasons against the opening. Alderman Dougherty moved, seconded by Alderman Adair to refer the matter to the City Attorney for legal opinion and to place on the next council meeting agenda. All voted in the affirmative. SEPTEMBER 3, 1974 Alderman Dougherty moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to table the request from Bill Carpenter to rezone industrial property in the S~ of Section 24 to residential for two weeks, until details of the flood zone areas could be ascertained. All voted in the affirmative. Alderman Dougherty moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to approve the Final Plat of Charles Replat of the South 279.8 feet of Lot 5-A, Town of Jacksonville. (Hudson Property on So. Road) Motion approved by voice vote. GENERAL Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to pay the 1974 dues in the amount of $1,026.00 to Central Arkansas Planning and Development District Inc., Lonoke, Arkansas. All voted in the affirmative. Alderman Dougherty presented a proposed salary schedule for Fire and Police Departments to be effective January 1, 1975 that sets base salaries for each rank and yearly increases. He stated he had met with the council members and the chiefs of both departments and it was the general consensus of the group was to accept the proposed schedule was agreed. Mayor Harden again stated he would like to institute a $50.00 across the board cost of living increase for all city employees. After considerable discussion, Alderman Dougherty moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to adopt the pay schedule for the Police and Fire Departments and incorporate in the 1975 Budget. All voted in the affirmative. I,,. COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 6 SEPTEMBER 19, 1974 Mr. s. E. McMurry representing ore Program was present in regard to the program receiving assistance from the Revenue Sharing Fund. He stated they would need assistance in funding for rent, utilities, supplies and some salaries if a branch of their organization is to be located in Jacksonville and indicated approximately $15,000 would be needed. Alderman Adair stated a final word is needed as to whether the city is planning to appropriate $15,000 from Revenue Sharing Funds for the OIC program. Alderman Dougherty moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that due to the financial condition of the city that it is unable to meet the request for funds of ore for 1975. Motion approved by voice vote. Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to deny the request from Jacqueline Polk to place a mobile home at 1209 Sage St. He stated according to a ruling the City Attorney, this will be in violation of the ordinance and not advisable. All voted in the affirmative. "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, OF CERTAIN LANDS LOCATED IN NE~, NE~ SEC. 27, S~, NE ~SEC. 27, SE~ NW~, SEC. 27, S~ SEC. 27, T-3-N, R-11-W, PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS." Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Dougherty Dougherty that the Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. Motion Approved. Ordinance read for first time by Mayor Harden. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt that the Ordinance be accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Adair to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair, Wilson ancl Huneycull. Motion received 6 affirmu.tivc votes and 0 negative votes; whereupon Mayor Harden read the Ordinance for SECOND TIME. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to further suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes whereupon Mayor Harden read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that the Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. Motion Carried COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 7 SEPTEMBER 19, 1974 ORDINANCE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 3 3 1 this 19th 'day of SEPTEMBER 1974. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the council on motion of Alderman Wilson seconded by Alderman Hill and by consent of all members present the council adjourned until the next regular council meeting to be held October 3, 1974. ATTEST: SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 23, 1974 MUNICIPAL BUILDING 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met in Special Session at its regular meeting place in the Municipal Building at 12:00 p.m. on the 23rd day of September 1974. Meeting was called to order by Mayor Harden. ON ROLL CALL the following members were present as their names were called, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair and Honeycutt, 4 present, 2 absent; a quorum was declared. Aldermen Dougherty and Wilson were present after ROLL CALL. Others present were Mayor Harden; Clerk Avants; L~oyd Bailey, Purchasing Agent; Gene_Morgan, Assistant City Inspector; Bobby Brewer, Sewer Supervisor; Mrs. Hazel Shiell, Water Department Bookkeeper; Dick Huck, Park and Recreation Director and Gerald Hamm, Sanitation Supervisor. PUHBOSE OF THE MEETING Mayor Harden stated the purpose of the meeting was to consider giving each city employee a $50.00 cost of liVing increase, retroactive. to July 1, 1974. Mayor Harden also reported he had vetoed the action of the City Council made at a reglar Council Meeting, Thursday, September 19, 1974 with regard to adopting a wage schedule for the Police and Fire Departments and had filed a letter with the Oity Clerk to this extent. POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS Mayor Harden stated after studying the pay schedule thoroughly and discussing it with Mrs. Floy Avants, City Clerk; he felt the schedule was fair but it needed several revisions. He again recommended the council approve a $50.00 per month cost of living increase for all departments. He stated approximately $40,000.00 could be appropriated from the Revenue Sharing Funds set aside for the 1975 BUDGET to enable the increase for the Fire, Police, Administrative, Park and Sanitation Departments. Mayor Harden stated the funds are sufficient in the Water, Sewer and Street Department Funds to finance the cost of living increase for the employees. Alderman Dougherty quest·ioned whether the council could override the Mayor• s veto at th6s meeting. After considerable discussion, it was stated that the council may consider overriding the veto at the next regular council meeting. After further discussion pertaining to the cost of living increase, Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to appropriate $40,000 from REVENUE SHARING FUNDS to cover a $50.00 per month cost of living increase for for the Fire, Police, Administrative, Park and Sanitation Departments and grant a cost of living increase to the Water, Sewer and Street Departments payable from their funds. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill and Honeycutt, and the following voted nay, Aldermen: Dougherty, Lehman, Adair and Wilson; 2 ayes, 4 nays. MOTION DENIED. It was mentioned that the wage sehedule had been acc,pted by the BOlice and Fire Departments and they were satisfied to wait until the first of the year for the raise. After further discussion pertaining to including the Ftte and Police Department in the cost of living increas, Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to exclude the Fire and Police Departments in the cost of living increase and appropriate $15,000 from REVENUE SHARING FUNDS (1975 Appropriation) to cover the $50.00 per month cost of living increase also include the Water, Sewer and Street Department. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 2 SEPTEMBER 23, 1974 Lehman, Adair and Honeycutt; Alderman Wilson abstained and Alderman Dougherty passed. MOTION CARRIED. Alderman Dougherty moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to override the Mayor 1 s veto on the action of the City Council concerning adoption of a wage schedule for the Police and Fire Departments, made at a regular Council Meeting, Thursday, September 19, 1974. Mayor Harden ruled the motion out of order; and stated he would provide the council with his reason for vetoing the action. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come_,before the council on motion of Alder- man Wilson seconded by Alderman Dougherty and by consent of all members present the council adjourned until the next regular council meeting to be held October 3, 1974. All voted in the affirmative. i ATTEST: CITY CLERK PRAYER ROLL CAlL PRESENTATION OF MINUTES CORRECTIONS AND/OR ADDITIONS TO THE MINUTES WATER DEPARtMENT FIRE DEPARI'MENT POLICE DEPARrMENT SANITATION DEPARrMENT PARKS & RECREATION AGENDA October 3, 1974 Regular Meeting, September 19,1974 Special Meeting, September 23, 1974 Regular Meeting, August 15, 1974 Special Meetings, August 20th & 26th 11/. Water Line Ext. for Shady Ln. & wtights Cabiner-Tommy Outside Water & Sewer Connections--Chuck Drummond Bond Outside Water Connection--Charles Patterson Outside Water Connection--Abraham Batiste Monthly Report--Chief Schmitt Monthly Report--chief Brickell Reimbursement for suspended days off--Alderman Wilson STREET DEPARTMENT Ordinance 330--Alderman Wilson Paving of South James--Alderman Wilson PLANNING COMMISSION (tabled) Zoning of Schneider's Grocery westwood Subd., Bill Carpenter General Appropriation for repair of Animal Shelter--Mayor Harder MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT Appropriation of $1,570.00, railroad crossing at Loop Rd.--Mayor Harden Cost of living Increase for Fire & Police--Mayor Harden Warren Dupree Traffic~-Chief Brickell COUNCIL MEETING MUNICIPAL BUILDING OCTOBER 3, 1974 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, October 3, 1974, at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building. The meeting was ·called to order by Mayor Harden and the invocation was given by Alderman Honeycutt. On ROLL CALL the following members were present as their names were called, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt, 6 present, 0 absent; a quorum was declared. Others present were, Mayor Harden; Clerk Avants; Ben Rice, City Attorney; Jerrel Fielder of Bond Consulting Engineers; Chief Leonard Brickell of the Police Department; Elmer Williams, City Inspector; Ophelia Blasingame, Beautification Director; Judge Reed Williamson; Freeda Pierce; Cashier Water Department; Dick Huck, Park and Recreation Director and Gerald Hamm, Sanitation Supervisor. PRESENTATION OF THE MINUTES The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 19, 1974 and the Minutes for the Special Meeting September 23, 1974 were presented for study and later approval. CORRECTIONS AND/OR ADDITIONS TO THE MINUTES Correcti ons and or additions to the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 15, 1974 and the Special Meeting of August 20, and August 26, 1974, were the next order of business. Alderman Dougherty mentioned there was a typographical error in the Minutes of the Special Meeting of August 26, 1974 concerning the appropriation for the cost of living increase in the Street Fund, on Page 1, Paragraph Number 5. He stated the amount should bee $4,830.00. Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that the minutes stand approved as written including the correction in the minutes of the Special Meeting of August 26, 1974. All voted in the affirmative. WATER DEPARTMENT Jerrel Fielder of Bond Consulting Engineers, presented a cost estimate for the water extension of Shady Lane Subdivision and Wright's Cabinet Shop as $13,830.00 for 360 ft. of 10" line. Mr. Fielder said the original 6" line extension cost was $4,146.00, of which Harold Carlisle was to contribute $2,146.00 and the city to contribute $2,000. A discussion was made to run a larger cast iron line instead of the 6" line, and the project was estimated to cost approximately $14,000. Northgate Plumbing Company has an agreement with Wright's Cabinet Shop to run their water line to the city's main, and this agreement allows for $1,000 to be contributed to the construction of the 360' of 10" line. The installation of the larger line would cost the city an additional $8,854.00 according to Mr. Fielder. Alderman Wilson questioned the distance of the present lines on Redmo~Road and West Main St. Aldermen Adair, Wilson and Dougherty recommended that property owners in that area be con- tacted about participating in a portion of the cost to construct 113. COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 2 OCTOBER 3, 1974 the lines. After considerable discussion, Alderman Dougherty moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to table the request for two weeks until further study of the existing water line can be made and some kind of measurement in regard to Wright's Cabinet Shop can be obtained and what property owners will contribute. All voted in the affirmative. Mayor Harden presented a request from Chuck Drummond, for water and sewer connections for the property described as follows: That part of Section 28, Township Three (3N) North Range tan (lOW) West, Pulaski County, Arkansas, which is bounded on the West by the City Limits of Jacksonville and Southeastern Avenue; on the North by the City Limits of Jacksonville and Corbin Street; on the East by Jacksonville Loop Road and on the South by Military Road; and to be known as Briarfield Extension Subdivision. Mayor Harden mentioned the request was not signed and Mr. Drummond did not contact him to discuss the request. It was mentioned that it be recommended to Mr. Drummond to annex the property to the city. Alderman Dougherty stated the East Sewer Plant is presently overloaded; and in accepting this request it would add approximately 100 to 150 connections to the line. After considerable discussion, Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to recommend to Mr. Chuck Drummond to initiate annexation procedures for the property and to deny the request for water and sewer connection for the property until further notice from him concerning the annex- ation proposal. All voted in the affirmative. Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to approve the request for a water connection for Charles Patterson located on Lots #14 and #15 1 mile down Military Road. It was stated the water line is presently owned by Raymond Hart and Marion L. Jarry. Mr. Patterson requested and was granted permission to tie-on to the water line by its owners. It was also stated a water meter would be set at Mr. Patterson's residence. All voted in the affirmative. Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Aldermm Wilson to accept the request for a water connection from the Valentine-Dick Jeter Water User's Association for Abraham Batiste located at Rt.l Box 499. All voted in the affirmative. FIRE DEPARTMENT Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Adair to accept and file the report for the Fire Department for September, 1974, reflecting 1 general alarm and 5 still alarms with an estimated fire loss during the month as $300.00. All voted in the affirmative. POLICE DEPARTMENT Alderman Honeycutt moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to accept COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 3 OCTOBER 3, 1974 and file the Police Chief's report for September, 1974, reflecting 473 cases brought before the Municipal Court with total cash from fines, forfeitures and other payments as $14,772.25. All voted in the affirmative. Mayor Harden presented a letter from the Cahmber of Commerce, Crime Prevention Committee. The committee requested that the city consider budgeting necessary funds to enable the Jacksonville Police Department to add eight policemen and two police cars to the department for use primarily in the industrial and business areas. Alderman Wilson stated that since the Attorney-General had given his opinion pertaining to the matter of public display of traffic tickets; he felt it would be in order that the council authorize payment or additional days off to the police officers and sergeants who were suspended. In view of the Attorney-General opinion he said he felt the men should not have been reprimanded for their actions and cited for conduct unbecoming to an officer. It was mentioned that in the Police Code, adopted by the City Council that such matters should be presented to the chief and he will show the records. In further discussion, it was mentioned the officers involved in the matter had recourse to appear before the Civil Service Commission to present their case; and that it is not the duty of the council to refer the matter to the Com- mission. After considerable discussion, Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Dougherty to refer this matter to the Civil Service Commission for review. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Dougherty and Wilson and the following voted nay, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair and Honeycutt. Motion received 2 affirmative votes and 4 negative votes. MOTION DENIED. STREET DEPARTMENT Alderman Wilson again presented, "AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING CITY EMPLOYEES FROM WORKING FRO PRIVATE CONTRACTORS WHO ARE PERFORMING WORK FOR THE CITY, AND ESTABLISHING METHOD OF PAYMENT FOR SERVICES PERFORMED BY PRIVATE CONTRACTORS: PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS THERETO AND DECLARING AND EMERGENCY." Alderman Wilson questioned the council as to the authority of the supervisor authorizing city employees to work for private contractors. He stated at a recent council meeting he felt that this Ordinance was discussed briefly and a reason for the rejection of the Ordinance was in order. Mayor Harden stated he gave the Street Supervisor authorization to trade labor for equipment due to a shortage in the company's labor and that the Street Supervisor keeps the time records on this matter. Alderman Wilson stated he would like to see the supervisor's time book pertaining to the days in which the employees worked for the contractors. After considerable discussion, Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Dougherty that the Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen Dougherty and Wilson and the following voted nay, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair and Honeycutt. Motion received 2 affirmative votes 11J: COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 4 OCTOBER 3, 1974 and 4 negative votes. MOTION FAILED. ORDINANCE NUMBER 3 3 0 FAILED TO BE PLACED ON FIRST READING OCTOBER 3, 1974. Mayor Harden presented a ditching report, including ditches that have been cleaned, ditches that are being cleaned and ditches which the Street Department is planning to clean. The Street Department Supervisor mentioned that if weather permitting all ditches will be cleaned by the 1st of November. Mayor Harden presented a $1,000.00 check from Bill Carpenter for ~ month rental of the ditch digger to clean the ditch above W. Main St. going back up toward Transvall and Marshall Road. It was mentioned that the ditch digger would also be used to go up Calhoun Ditch behind the Carl Williams Property. Alderman Wilson stated there is approximately 100 ft. of So. James St. that is not paved past the Eastview Apartments and the railroad track. Mayor Harden stated that this is a dedicated street and that Mr. Dupree, when the street was paved, had run out of asphalt at the time, but had agreed to reimburse the city for the amount of labor and material to finish that portion; that he would obtain an estimate and check from Mr. Dupree for this work. It was pointed out that the road is bad in several places, due to floods and that these places should also be fixed. PLANNING COMMISSION Mayor Harden stated at a recent council meeting the matter concerning rezoning the Schneider Property was referred to Ben Rice, City Attorney for a legal opinion. Mr. Rice presented a written legal opinion on the matter stating as follows: "The mobile home use has been continuous since annex- ation as opposed to the commercial activity along the front, which was discontinued for a period of time after the annexation. Because of the foregoing, ,there would not be a non-conforming use with respect to the com- mercial activity on the tront end so as to allow its con- tinued uses as such unless the rezoning request should be allowed. etc." Mr. Rice also made reference to the garage in operation adjacent to this property as follows: "Under the circumstances this property could be rezoned as requested and the argument that it would constitute spot zoning could possibly be overcome by virtue of the existence of the other business. On the other hand the City Council could also elect to deny the rezoning request if it should so choose. In any event, the pro- ponents and opponents on this matter would have the right to have the matter reviewed in court." COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 5 OCTOBER 3, 1974 After considerable discussion, pertaining to whether the property had ceased to operate as a business and it was pointed out that it had, that it was vacant and had been used as a voting place at one time. Alderman Adair moved, that the Schneider property be rezoned ~o Commercial at this time, and Mayor Harden called for a second to the motion for three times, and hearing none, declared the motion dead for lack of a second. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Dougherty to accept the Planning Commission recommendation to deny the rezoning of the Schneider Property. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Wilson and Honeycutt and the following voted nay: Alderman Adair. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 1 negative vote. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Harden preented another matter concerning the rezoning of industrial property in the S~ of Section 24 to residential known as the Westwood Subdivision; which was tabled at a previous council meeting. Mr. Carpenter furnished a 11 topo 11 map and it observed that the subdivision will be 9ft. higher than the ditch, thus it should not flood. Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Dougherty to accept the Planning Commission's recommendation and rezone the industrial property in the S~ of Section 24, 4.75 acres more or less from Class M-2 to Class C-2, and 20 acres more or less from Class M-2 to Class R-3. All voted in the affirmative. '~AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING VARIOUS PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS; AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 213 AND 238 OF THE CITY OF AJCKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.11 was introduced. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt that the Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes; motion approved. Ordinance read for FIRST TIME by Mayor Harden. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman that the Ord- inance be accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes; whereupon Mayor Harden read the Ordinance for the SECOND TIME. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Adair to further suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes 11'1. COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 6 OCTOBER 3, 1974 and 0 negative votes whereupon Mayor Harden read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt that the Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. Motion Carried. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Adair that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED33~ this 3rd day of OCTOBER 1974. GENERAL Mayor Harden recommended the council authorize a appropriation of $500.00 for minor repairs to the Animal Shelter; to repair the roof etc. He stated the area around the animal shelter needed to be cleaned. Alderman Dougherty suggested a new animal shelter be built in the future. Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to appropriate $500.00 from Unappropriated Fund to repair the roof at the Animal Shelter. All voted in the affirmative. Mayor Harden recommended the council authorize $1,570.00 to be appropriated from the Street Department for a Railroad Crossing to be installed on Loop Road and Redmond Roads (new road Air Base Gate to Redmond Road) He stated this cost covers the purchase of the materials and Missouri Pacific Railroad will install the crossing properly. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to authorize Mayor Harden to enter into an agreement with Missouri Pacific Railroad to install a railroad crossing on Loop and Redmond Roads and to appropriate $1,570.00 from the Street Department Fund to finance the project. All voted in the affirmative. Mayor Harden stated at a previous Special Council Meeting held September 23, 1974, the council authorized a $50.00 per month cost of living supplement effective July 1, 1974 for all city employees excluding the Fire and Police Departments. He recom- mended the council appropriate $17,800.00 from Revenue Sharing Funds to give the Fire and Police Departments a $50.00 per month cost of living supplement. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to appropriate $17,800.00 from Revenue Sharing Funds for the cost of living supplement of $50.00 per month to the Fire and Police Departments. Alderman Dougherty mentioned he had asked to speak before the motion had been give; therefore Alderman Hill withdrew his motion and Alderman Honeycutt his second. COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 7 OCTOBER 3, 1974 Alderman Dougherty stated at a previous Council Meeting the council adopted a wage schedule for the Fire and Police Departments, and the following Special Council Meeting held September 23, 1974; Mayor Harden announced he had vetoed the action. Mayor Harden stated he felt the schedule should be studied further and noted several changes. After considerable discussion pertaining to the matter of the veto Alderman Dougherty moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to override the Mayor's veto on September 23, 1974 con- cerning the wage schedule for Police and Firemen. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Dougherty, Adair and Wilson, Aldermen Hill and Honeycutt voted nay and Alderman Lehman passed; 17'1. 3 ayes, 2 nays and 1 absentation. Mayor Harden stated by the councils vote that they override the veto. Mayor Harden again recommended the council appropriate $17,800.00 from REVENUE SHARING to issue a cost of living supplement to the Fire and Police Departments in the amount of $50.00 per month retroactive to July 1, 1974 and ending December 31, 1974. Alderman Dougherty moved, seconded by Alderman Adair to accept the Mayor's aforementioned recommendation and grant a $50.00 per month cost of living supplement to the Fire and Police Departments retroactive to July 1, 1974 and ending December 31, 1974 to be paid for REVENUE SHARING FUNDS. All voted in the affirmative. Chief Leonard Brickell of the Jacksonville Police Department stated there is a traffic problem at Warren Dupree School located on Gregory St. in the morning and afternoons. He stated the crossing for the children is dangerous and suggested the street be operated as a one-way street (Gregory one-way to John Harden Drive) in the morning and afternoons. It was stated that Gregory St. is the only thru street between Vandenburg Drive and the School and stated the one-way might cause complications. It was stated the school board was holding a meeting the following week and recommended that Chief Brickell sttend the meeting and discuss the situation. Royce Elliott, resident on Vine St. presented a petition to the council signed by 17 adjacent residents of the Royal Chalet Apartments to close the operation of the apartments. He stated on several occasions the residents in the apartments have created several vulgar scenes in and around the swimming pool area and requested that the city proceed to close the apartments. Ben Rice, City Attorney stated the city could not close the apartments that the problem is civil action and should be reported to the Prosecuting Attorney. Mr. Elliott stated he wrote this office and received no response as of this date. Mayor Harden stated he and Ben Rice would send a copy of the petition along with a letter explaining the situation and would contact Mr. Elliott of the outcome. Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to accept the petition and to authorize the city attorney to take whatever action is necessary in this matter. All voted in the affirmative. COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 8 OCTOBER 3, 1974. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the council on motion of Alderman Honeycutt, seconded by Alderman Lehman and by consent of all members present the council adjourned until the next regular Council Meeting to be held October 17, 1974. All voted in the affirmative. ATTEST: FLOY ~ TS, CITY CLERK PRAYER ROLL CALL PRESENTATION OF MINUTES AGENDA October 17, 1974 Regular Meeting, October 3, 1974 CORRECTIONA AND/OR ADDITIONS TO THE MINUTES Regular Meeting, September 19, 1974 Special Meeting, September 23,. 1974 WATER DEPARTMENT FIRE DEPARTMENT POLICE DEPARTMENT SANITATION DEPARTMENT PARKS & RECREATION STREET DEPARTMENT GENERAL MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT Cash receipts & Disbursements Accounts payable Water Line Ext. for Shady Ln. & Wrights Cabinets-Tommy Bond Discussion of ditch thru Braden & Brewer St. Mayor Harden Placing of trailer at 9006 McCain Dr.-- Ray Gene Pierce Placking of trailer on North Bailey--Wayne Stroud Request of $500,00 for Indigent Clinic-- Mayor Harden COUNCIL MEETING MUNICIPAL BUILDING OCTOBER 17, 1974 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, October 17, 1974 at 7:30p.m. in the Municipal Building. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Harden and the invocation was given by Alderman Honeycutt. On ROLL CALL the following members were present as their names were called, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt, 6 present; '0 absent; a· quorum was declared. Others present were Mayor ·Hardeh; Clerk -'Av.ints; Ben Rice, City Attorney; Tommy Bond, Consulting Engineer; Elmer Hines, Water Department Supervisor; Ophelia Blasingame, Beautification Director and Gerald Hamm, Sanitation Supervisor. PRESENTATION OF THE MINUTES The Minutes o f the Regular Meeting ofOctober 3, 1974 were presented for study and later approval. CORRECTIONS AND/OR ADDITIONS TO THE MINUTES Corrections and or additions to the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 19, 1974 arid the Special' Meeting of September 23, 1974 were the next order of business. Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that the minutes stand approved as written. All voted in the affirmative. WATER DEPARTMENT Mayor Harden presented the Water and Sewer Department Cash Receipts and Disbursements Report· for Sepuember, 1974. Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to approve for payment the current accounts payable for the Jacksonville Water Department in the amount of $11,194.58 and the Jacksonville Sewer Department in the amount of $1,190.38. All voted in the affirmative. Tommy Bond presented a drawing of the present water mains located on Redmond Road and West Main Sts. for Wright's Cabinet Shop. He stated that it had been suggested to· rtirt a 10" line from the West Main water main approximately 360' and run a 8" line to Shady Acres approximately 1,360' at a estimated cost of $14,000.00. It was mentioned it would cost the city an additional $4,146.00 to construct the larger line and that additional growth in the area is not probable for about 5 to 10 years. After considerable discussion, in which Tommy Bond, Consulting Engineer, recommended that the city build a 10" wate·r line, which would be helpful in future development, and in discussing the cost, it was the con- sensus of the council not to participate in the extension of the city's main water line from Redmond Road to Shady Acres but to proceed with the original request of participating in the 6" line to Shady Acres Subd6yi~~gncostt was also mentioned the city agreed to pay $2,000 or ~/of tne proJect whichever is less of the line constructed to the Shady Acres Subdivision. FIRE DEPARTMENT l COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 2 OCTOBER 17, 1974 POLICE DEPARTMENT SANITATION DEPARTMENT PARKS & RECREATION STREET DEPARTMENT A petition bearing approximately 50 signatures of residents in the area of Braden~ Brewer and Martin Streets in the 400 block asking that the city act immediately to correct unsanitary conditions there was presented by Lewis Ederington. Mayor Harden reported the ditch located at Braden and Brewer Streets needs to be cleaned; that a sewer line had broken and sewage was flowing through the ditch, that deodorants had been put through the ditch, and that it had potholes that was holding the water. He stated the.property ownerswould like to have the ditch tiled and covered. It was also mentioned the ditch on Braden does not have a guard and recommended the Street Department put a chain link fence around the ditch. It was the consensus of the council to have the Street Department finish all prior committements including the Sunnyside Hills Addition and then clean and repair the ditch on Braden and Brewer Streets. GENERAL Alderman Dougherty moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to deny the request from Ray Gene Pierce to place mobile home on his property located at 9006 McCain Drive. It was stated this would be in violation of the zoning ord~nance. All voted in the affirmative. Mayor Harden presented a request from Wayne Stroud to place a mobile home temporarily on North Bailey located at the north east corner of the shopping center. It was stated the mobile home will be used to conduct a real estate and insurance business until a permanent office building is built. Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to table the request until the next council meeting until the aldermen could study the area in question. All voted in the affirmative. · • Mayor Harden recommended $500.00 be appropriated from Revenue Sharing Funds from Social Services to the Indigent Clinic. He stated the INdigent Clinic at Rebsamen Hospital will use this appropriation for·prescription drugs for the following year. Alderman Dougherty moved, ·seconded by Alderman Lehman to appropriate $500.00, from. REVENUE SHARING FUND to the Indigent Clinic. All voted in the a f f 1rma tlYT"Tc.--.---------- Ben Rice, City Attorney stated he had received 2 copies of the Code Book on codification of the ordinances but a few minor errors must be corrected before copies are disbursed. Alderman Wilson suggested the council begin working on the new privilege tax ordinance. It was stated the ordinance must be published four consecutive times prior to the first of the year. It was the consensus of the council to meet Thursday, October 24, at 7:30 p.m. to discuss the privilege tax ordinance. He also men COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 3 OCTOBER 17, 1974 mentioned work needed to begin on the 1975 Budgets for the Water and Sewer Departments and the City. Alderman Dougherty questioned Royce Elliott, resident on Vine St. about the disturbance in the Royal Chalet Apartments. Mr. Elliott reported a letter had been written to the Prosecuting Attorney and there has been no answer received as yet. He also stated a security guard has been placed at the apartments and that the disturbance has been quiet for the last two weeks. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the council on motion of Alderman Wilson seconded by Alderman Hill and by the consent of all members present the council adjourned until the next regular council meeting to be held November 7, 1974 in the Council Chambers. All voted in the affirmative. ATTEST: (; PRAYER ROLL CALL A G E N D A November 7, 1974 PRESENTATION OF MINUTES Regular Meeting, October 17, 1974 CORRECTIONS AND/OR ADDITIONS Regular Meeting, October 3, 1974 TO THE MINUTES WATER DEPARTMENT Report of Phase 2, Water Project-- Tommy Bond Sanitary Sewer Pump Station, Wil- kins Mobile Home Park--Tommy Bond Appointment of Budget Committee-- Mayor Harden FIRE DEPARTMENT Monthly Report--Chief Schmitt POLICE DEPARTMENT Monthly Report--Chief Brickell Quarterly Report--Chief Brickell SANITATION DEPARTMENT PARKS & RECREATION STREET DEPARTMENT GENERAL MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT Drainage at Vandenburg & Pinion-- Tommy Bond Placing of trailor on N. Bailey-- Wayne Stroud Placing of trailor at 9006 McCain-- Ray Gene Pierce Request for City's portion of Grant 74-211-L--Mayor Harden Ordinance 333 $4,176.00 COUNCIL MEETING MUNICIPAL BUILDING NOVEMBER 7, 1974 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, November 7, 1974 at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Harden and the invocation was given by Alderman Honeycutt. On ROLL CALL the following members were present as their names were called, Aldermen: Dougherty, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt, 5 present, 1 absent; a quorum was declared. Alderman Hill was present later. Others present were Mayor Harden; Clerk Avants; Ben Rice, City Attorney; Tommy Bond, Consulting Engineer; Ophelia Blasingame, Beautification Director; Chief Brickell of the Police Department; Al Garvin, Street Supervisor and Gerald Hamm, Sanitation Supervisor. PRESENTATION OF THE MINUTES The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 17, 1974 were presented for study and later approval. CORRECTIONS AND/OR ADDITIONS TO THE MINUTES Corrections and or additions to the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 3, 1974 were the next order of business. After no corrections or additions were presented, Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Adair that the minutes stand approved as written and presented. All voted in the affirmative. WATER DEPARTMENT Tommy Bond reported on the progress of Phase II of the Water Improvements Project. He stated this project will include the construction of a million gallon ground storage tank; and a control system for the new wells and several other revisions. He mentioned the bottom of the million gallon storage tank was pured and the existing 5 million gallon tank at the West Treatment Plant had been cleaned and pipes replaced. Mr. Bond mentioned the elevated tank would be finished in a week to 10 days and serve the greater South Jacksonville area. He stated a antenna was placed on the tank for radio facilities. It was reported the existing tanks need maintenance work such as sand blasting and painting. He stated after the final improvements on the water system have been made the city should qualify for the approval for a safe water system by the state agency. Tommy Bond reported the pump station located in the Wilkinson Mobile Home Park had quit working last weekend and emergency repairs were made so the pumps could operate longer. He recommended (2) T6 Model, Self Priming Gorman Rupp pumps designed to deliver 650 gallons per minute at 62 ft. of the total dynamic head, be installed as soon as possible. These pumps should provide adequate pumping capacity. He also pointed out that the manhole that this pump station discharges in front of the Jacksonville Elementary School and has caused a apparent flooding problem. The additional capacity ·of the pump should make this condition worse and he recommended that COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 2 NOVEMBER 7, 1974 the outfall line from this station be rodded and checked to make sure there are no obstructions. He further recommended the out- fall line be increased in the future. Mr. Bond stated the extimated cost of the project is between $7000 and $8000. Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to authorize Mayor Harden to advertise for bids and purchase the two pumps and additional equipment for the pump station located in the Wilkinson Mobile Home Park. Motion approved by voice vote. Mayor Harden appointed Aldermen Bob Hill and Osco Honeycutt to serve on the Budget Committee along with himself for the Water Co. He stated he would like to have a report by the next council meeting. Alderman Wilson suggested categories in the Water Co. Budget be itemized as to costs incurred in 1974. FIRE DEPARTMENT Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Adair to accept the Fire Chief's report for October, reflecting 5 general alarms and 22 still alarms with an estimated fire loss as $9,250.00. All voted in the affirmative. POLICE DEPARTMENT Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Dougherty to accept the Police Chief's 3rd Quarterly Report from the Investigation Department and the monthly report for October reflecting 514 cases brought before the Municipal Court with a total from fines, forfeitures and other payments as $15,948.84. All voted in the affirmative. Mayor Harden reported that ASAP, the federal funded project in Pulaski County ends December 31, of this year. He stated this project included 23 additional cars patroling the streets and highways for DWI's in Pulaski County and that two cars were assigned to Jacksonville. There has been an application for renewal of this program for an additional two years depending on the reaction to the program from the cities that were connected with it the prior three years. Mr. Jennings representing the Alcohol Safety Action Project will be present at the Police and Courts Building, Friday November 8 at 2:00 p.m. to obtain opinions from the city. Mayor Harden recommended the council approve the program. Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to accept the Mayor's recommendation and contact Mr. Jennings approving the program in Jacksonville and recommending that it be continued. All voted in the affirmative. SANITATION DEPARTMENT PARKS AND RECREATION STREET DEPARTMENT Tommy Bond presented plans for a proposed drainage retention structure to be installed at Vandenburg Boulevard. The purpose COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 3 NOVEMBER 7, 1974 of the structure is to detain and store storm water runoff north of Vandenburg Boulevard. This will reduce the amount of water that flows in the ditch in the Stonewall-Pinion Lane area. The structure stores the majority of the runoff and discharges a small amount over ~ a long period of time (2 to 6 hours) thus giving the ditch down- stream time to release its volume without overflowing its banks. Mr. Bond mentioned this plan must be submitted to Little Rock Air Force Base for final approval and estimated cost at $8000 and that it would be almost totally maintenance free. Alderman Dougherty moved, seconded by Alderman Adair to submitt these plans to the Little Rock Air Force Base for approval. All voted in the affirmative. Alderman Dougherty questioned the progress on the drainage projects and the cleaning of the ditches in the Calhoun Branch area. It was mentioned the heavy piece of equipment that has been rented by the city is in the area and work on the ditch should be completed in the next week. v GENERAL Mayor Harden presented a request from Wayne Stroud to place a mobile home on the north east corner of the shopping center as a temporary office for a real estate and insurance business until a permanent building can be constructed. The Council stipulated that the mobile home can remain at the location only until November 15, 1975. At that time, the mobile home must be removed, or the owner must come before the Council and explain delays which would have delayed completion of the permanent building. Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to allow Mr. Stroud to place the mobile home on the lot aforementioned for a period of 1 year from November 15, 1974 to November 15, 1975 to allow completion of the building. Motion recieved 5 affirmative and 1 negative vote, Alderman Wilson voted nay. Alderman Wilson stated that according to City Attorney Rice's opinion placing this trailer would be illegal and that he had several people to contact him, stating opposition, and that they felt placing the trailer there would not enhance the neighborhood. Mayor Harden again presented a request from Ray Gene Pierce to place a mobile home on his lot located at 9006 McCain Road. Mayor Harden mentioned the mobile home is for a hardship case. Mr. Pierce stated the surrounding neighbors do not object to the home being placed on the lot and presented written approval from the neighbors. After considerable discussion, Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to allow Mr. Pierce to place the mobile home behind his house on McCain Road until such time as his mother does not occupy the trailer; that it cannot be used as a rental unit. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 1 negative vote. Alderman Dougherty voted nay due to Ben Rice stating the rezoning would be illegal. It was mentioned that Mr. Pierce will have to removed the home in the future if it is no longer in use by his mother. Alderman Wilson suggested the Planning Commission in conjunction with Metro Plan be asked to look at the zoning in the recently-annexed part l '1l I •' COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 4 NOVEMBER 7, 1974 of South Jacksonville and make recommendations dealing with re-zoning a section from residential to something else which would help to stop any future problems concerning rezoning in· that area. Alderman Dougherty moved, seconded by Alderman Adair to appro- priate $4,176.00 from Unappropriated Fund for Grant 74-211L (Addition Drug Control) which is the city's portion of the grant. The grant pays the wages of two patrolmen and the grant period is from 8-1-74 to 7-31-75. All voted in the affirmative. 11 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND MODIFYING THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES AND SECTIONS OF ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 49, ORDINANCE NO. 23, ORDINANCE NO. 26, ORDINANCE NO. 71 AND ORDINANCE NO. 67; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.11 was introduced. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Adair that the Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes; motion approved. Ordinance read for FIRST TIME BY Mayor Harden. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Adair that the Ordinance be accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen Hill, Doughery, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes; whereupon Mayor Harden read the Ordinance for the SECOND TIME. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Adair to further suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 d.ff.i.unaLive votes and 0 negative votes whereupon Mayor Harden read the Ordinance for the THIRD AND FINAL TIME. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Adair that the Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. Motion Carried. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Adair that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt. Motion Carried. COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 5 NOVEMBER 7, 1974 ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 3 3 3 this 7th day of NOVEMBER 1974. Mayor Harden stated Russell Brown, Auditor for the City of Jacksonville, stated the audit report for the Water Company possibly can be presented by January 1, 1975. He also requested the council to authorize auditors to begin work on the General and Street Fund Audit for 1974. It was the consensus of the council to accept Mayor Harden's recommendation. Mayor Harden introduced the Mayor-Elect James G. Reid and Alderman- Elect Dr. Robert Smith and invited them to attend all the Budget meetings that will be held in the next few months. He also stated he will order Arkansas Municipal Handbooks for the aldermen and Mayor. It was agreed the council would meet, Wednesday, November 13th to work on the Privilege Tax Ordinance. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the council on motion of Aldermen Hill seconded by Alderman Honeycutt and by the consent of all members present the council adjourned until the next regular council meeting to be held November 21, 1974 in the Council Chambers. ATTEST: FLOY ~ ANTS , CITY CLERK PRAYER ROLL CALL PRESENTATION OF MINUTES AGENDA November 21, 1974 Regular Meeting, November 7, 1974 CORRECTIONS AND/OR ADDITIONS TO THE MINUTES Regular Meeting, October 17, 1974 WATER DEPARTMENT FIRE DEPARTMENT POLICE DEPARTMENT SANITATION DEPARTMENT PARKS & RECREATION STREET DEPARTMENT PLAMHING COMMISSION GENERAL MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT Cash Receipts & Disbursements Accounts Payable Peters Rd.-rates, billing, etc.--Mr. Edwards Agreement on Step I Grant, Crist Eng. & City --Mr. Tyer Budget Committee--Bob Hill, Osco Honeycutt Request of Improvements for 1975--Chief Schmitt Purchase of used trailor--Mayor Harden Relocating of storm drain, Main & Bailey--Al Garvin Regular Meeting, November 5, 1974 Taxi Service Franchise with City--Mr. Edwards CURRENT ACCOUNT PAYABLE WATER DEPT., NOV. 1974 Arkansaw Meter Repair & Supply CO. Armstrong Chemical Co, Bowles & Edens Co. C. K. Radio City Lumber Co. Crain Sales Co. Favorite Check Printers, Inc. Gwatney Chev. Co. Hamilton's James Bros. 0. B. Repair Parker, Locksmith Petty Cash Fund (Pd.) The Rohan Co. Skipper's Amoco Taylor Elec. Vernon's Auto Ser. Waterworks Service Co. 752.22 36.33 1,003.38 5.05 203.86 116.60 22.91 9.27 9.27 348.15 12.25 14.93 56.79 110.66 29.40 232.35 6.75 25.00 Ark. Paper Company Bill's Auto Parts Capitol Chemical Co. C. B. Carr Cabinet Shop Conrade Electric Co. 347 .15 2.77 2 ,6 86.00 191.51 61.10 Double 11 R11 Florist Goodsell Welding Ivy Hall Garage Jacksonville Starter Mobil Oil Co, Otasco Parkin Printing Co · •. Razorback Rental Ser. Safe way Smith Mobil (Pd.) Vaughan Walker's Radiator Wilkin 1 s Fina (Pd.) 10.30 60.94 40.39 31.88 3,361.55 97.84 38.32 13.75 26.02 689.25 97.52 28.58 12.00 10,035.70 SEWER DEPT., NOVEMBER 1974 Bill's Auto Parts Bond Consulting Engineers Conrade Electric Co. Conrade 11 11 Gerald Nelson Canst. Petty Cash Fund Rockwell International S&S Canst. Co. (Pd.) (PD.) (Pd .) (Pd .) 3.82 381.18 16.50 91.00 48.50 67.00 27.35 107.73 Binsw.anger Glass Co. 8.75 City Lumber Co. 152.00 Criss & Shaver Inc. 165.47 Hollis & Co. 47.37 Parker Locksmith 46.66 Roc-Arc Water Co. (Pd.) 5. 75 Sears 185.68 Vaughan 294.88 1,649.64 COUNCIL MEETING MUNICIPAL BUILDING NOVEMBER 21, 1974 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, November 21, 1974 at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Harden and the invocation was given by Alderman Honeycutt. On ROLL CALL the following members were present as their names were called, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt, 6 present, 0 absent; a quorum was declared. Others present were Mayor Harden; Clerk Avants; Ophelia Blasingame, Beautification Director; Ben Rice, City Attorney, Tommy Bond, Consulting Engineer; Al Garvin, Street Department Supervisor and Gerald Hamm, Sanitation Department Supervisor. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 7, 1974 were presented for study and later approval. CO;RRECTIONS AND/OR ADDITIONS TO THE MINUTES Correct1ons and or additions to the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 17, 1974 were the next order of business. After no corrections or additions were presented, Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman that the minutes stand approved as written and presented. All voted in the affirmative. WATER DEPARTMENT Mayor Harden presented the Water and Sewer Department Cash Receipts and Disbursements Report for November , 1974. Alderman Honeycutt moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to approve for payment the current accounts payable for the Jacksonville Water Department in the amount of $10,035.70 and the Jacksonville Sewer Department in the amount of $1,649.64. All voted in the affirmative. Mayor Harden stated that at a previous council meeting the residents located on Peters Road were assured that the City of Jacksonville would furnish that area with water if their financing was approved. Mr. Lee Edwards represented the residents in the area and reported all the final paper work is done for the approval of the loan except that an estimate must be obtained from the City as to the cost to bill, collect and maintain the lines. Mr. Edwards stated there would be (3) 6 inch valves on the 6 inch line, so that the water could be cut off in event of the line breaking. It was stated A letter must be received rom the city establishing the costs for billing and collecting before they can proceed further; and a contract must be prepared between the residents and the City of Jacksonville. Mayor Harden appointed a committee to study the figures and rates for the contract and included in the committee: Aldermen Wilson, as chairman, Lehman and Dougherty, Billie Wright, Billing Department Supervisor and Elmer Hines, Water Department Supervisor, two representatives from the area, including Ray Uhrich, and Mr. Lee Edwards. Mr. Edwards, spokesman, said 75 or 80 families in the area near Peters Road had developed a plan of financing COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 2 NOVEMBER 21, 1974 the project. It was suggested a meeting be held November 25, 1974 at the Billing Department at 4:00 p.m. to discuss matters pertaining to obtaining the water and that a report be made to the council. Mr. Arnold Tyer, of the Marion-Crist Association, reported according to the Clean Water Act of 1972 it was required that a study be done to determine if there was excessive infiltration. He explained that the study was to be done in 3 steps as follows: 1) Infiltration inflo conditions existing in the sewer system in which an analysis will be prepared in accordance with the requirements of EPA. 2) Actual design recommended 3) Actual construction of these facilities. It was estimated that the cost of Step 1 would be $57,995.00, $14,500 of which is to be paid by the city and the balance would be available through a federal grant. The first step, he said would involve an "infiltration anaylsis." He also mentioned the EPA Board had included both plants in the Jacksonville area. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Dougherty that Mayor Harden be authorized to execute an agreement with the Marion-Crist Association for Phase I which is to prepare an infiltration inflow analysis in accordance with requirements of EPA. All voted in the affirmative. It was agreed that Tommy Bond would meet with City Attorney Rice for his review of this agreement . The action was preceded by considerable discussion in which the federal government was charged with forcing communities to adopt certain regulations without questions. Alderman Hill stated that he and Alderman Honeycutt had met with the bookkeeper for the Water Department and prepared a proposed budget for the Water and Sewer Department for 1975; and stated the proposed budget would be delivered to the alderman the following day for study. FIRE DEPARTMENT Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to file the request for Improvements and the Salary Scale for 1975 submitted by Fire Chief Schmitt. Motion approved by voice vote. POLICE DEPARTMENT SANITATION DEPARTMENT PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT I COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 3 NOVEMBER 21, 1974 I STREET DEPARTMENT Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to appropriate $2,500 from the Street Department Fund to purchase a used trailer for hauling machinery. In the discussion it was stated the present trailer is in need of repair and that the used trailer is presently in use. Al Garvin, Street Department Supervisor, mentioned the owner of the trailer would sell it to the city for $2,500.00. An amendment was made to the motion that three appraisals be taken on the trailer before it is purchased by the city. All voted in the affirmative. Tommy Bond, Consulting Engineer, presented a drawing of the relocation of the storm drain on Main and Bailey St. He stated the drain had caused extensive flooding in the Main St. area and the water was coming from the library. He recommended the existing block drop inlet be removed and construct a junction box. Mr. Bond stated a new drop inlet would be constructed at the end of the existing curb and remove the grate top from the existing box and reinstall on new drop inlet. The estimated cost of the project is $1,250.50. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Dougherty to advertise for bids on this project. All voted in the affirmative. Mayor Harden reported that no bids were received, after advertising, for slurry seal work for Sunnyside Hills and twol blocks on Brewer Street. PLANNING COMMISSION The Minutes from the Regular Planning Commission Meeting on November 5, 1974 were read and the following action taken upon their recommendations: Alderman Dougherty moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to table approving Northwood Acres, SEction 7, until further maps are presented to the council. Motion approved by voice vote. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Dougherty to accept the Planning Commission's recommendation to rezone all the property in.Section 26, and all of the property in Section 23 be denied from R-0 to M-2; with the stipulation that a 200 ft. building line set back be established to protect nearby residences with a buffer zone. He stated this would be on the south of Section 26 of the Olds Property. All voted in the affirmative. ORDINANCE 3 3 4 was to be re-drafted to include this set back line. GENERAL Mr. Lee Edwards owner of the taxi service in Jacksonville, requested that the city issue an exclusive franchise to him to provide the city with taxi service. It was the consensus of the council that Attorney Rice consult state statutes regulating this matter before the request is considered and report his findings at the next council meeting. COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 4 NOVEMBER 21, 1974 Mayor Harden stated a resident in the city would like to reopen the Kennedy Grocery on Ray Road as a grocery store. It was stated that this matter is similar to a request for rezoning of the Schneider Property on the Highway which was denied; and the resident was advised to contact the Planning Commission and follow through with the regular procedures for rezoning. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the council on motion of Alderman Hill and seconded by Alderman Adair and by consent of all members present the meeting adjourned until the next regular council meeting to be held December 5, 1974 in the council chambers. All voted in the affirmative. , MA YOR ATTEST: PRAYER ROLL CALL PRESENTATION OF MINUTES CORRECTIONS AND /OR ADDITIONS TO THE MINUTES WATER DEPARTMENT FIRE DEPARTMENT POLICE DEPARTMENT SAHITA!I6N DEPARTMENT PARKS & RECREATION S!UB'f DEPARTMENT PLANNING COMMISSION GENERAL MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT AGENDA December 5, 1974 Regular Meeting, November 21, 1974 Regular Meeting, November 7, 1974 Agreement between City & Peters Rd. Inc.-- Alderman Wilson Monthly Report--Chief Schmitt Monthly Report--Chief Brickell Resolution 143-74 .2Q.l.. Lease Agreement with Church of Christ--Dick Huck Slurry Seal, Sunnyside Addition--Alderman-- Dougherty Statement on AC Motor Grader--Bill Hickey Agreement between City & Highway Dept.-- Mayor Harden Regular Meeting, November 5, 1974 Ordinance 334 Revenue Sharing for Pathfinders School--Mayor Harden Report on Taxi Service Franchise with City-- Ben Rice Commission Appointments--Planning Comm.--Mayor Harden Hospital Parks & Recreation COUNClL MEE'l'lNG MUNICIPAL BUILDING DECEMBER 5, 1974 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, December 5, 1974 at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Harden and the invocation was given by Alderman Honeycutt. On ROLL CALL the following members were present as their names were called, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt, 6 present, 0 absent; a quorum was declared. Others present were Mayor Harden; Clerk Avants; Ben Rice, City Attorney; Tommy Bond, Consulting Engineer; Ophelia Blasingame, Beautification Director; Bobby Brewer, Sewer Department Supervisor; Billie Wright, Billing Department Supervisor; Al Garvin, Street Department Supervisor; Gerald Hamm, Sanitation Department Supervisor and Dick Huck, Park and Recreation Director. PRESENTATION OF THE MINUTES The Minutes o f the Regular Meeting of November 21, 1974 were presented for study and later approval. CORRECTIONS AND/OR ADDITIONS TO THE MINUTES Corrections and or additions to the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 7, 1974 were the next order of business. After no corrections or additions were presented, Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt that the minutes stand approved as written and presented. Motion approved by voice vote. WATER DEPARTMENT Alderman Wilson stated he and Alderman Dougherty, Alderman Lehman, Billie Wright, Elmer Hines, Lee Edwards and Ray Uhrich had met to discuss the contract to purchase water for the residents on Peters Road. Ben Rice, City Attorney had prepared a rough draft of a contract; and Alderman Wilson read the contract. The floor was open to discussion on the contract. It was mentioned that the residential customers pay a $15.00 deposit fee and a $5.00 service fee instead of the $3.50 which was proposed. It was also mentioned that the maximum customer served on the line would be 100.00. After considerable discussion, it was the con- sensus of the council to obtain engineering data on the pressure at the end of the line and that the committee meet Tuesday, December 10 at 4:00 p.m. to discuss the matter and revise the contract. FIRE DEPARTMENT Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to accept and file the report for the Fire Department for November, 1974 reflecting 3 general alarms and 10 still alarms with an estimated fire loss during the month as $1,100.00. All voted in the affirmative. POLICE DEPARTMENT Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to accept and file the Police Chief's report for November 1974, reflecting , l 0.'1, .'3 ()()· COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 2 DECEMBER 5, 1974 346 cases brought before the Municipal Court with total cash from fines forfeitures and other payments as $12,331.50. All voted in the affirmative. Mayor Harden announced Mr. Dalton Jennings of the Alcohol Safety Action Project reported that the ASAP Project will be discontinued December 31, 1974. Mrs. Avants mentioned that it will be necessary to include the two additional patrolmen now on the ASAP Program in next years Budget. Mayor Harden pres .ented "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE JACKSONVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO ALLOW CAPTAIN EMMETT LEE TUCKER TO KEEP AS HIS SEPARATE PROPERTY THE .357 SERVICE REVOLVER ISSUED BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT: DECLARING AND EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES." Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to read the Resolution in its entirety. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes whereupon Mayor Harden read the RESOLUTION. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Dougherty to approve and adopt and number RESOLUTION NUMBER 1 4 3 -74 this 5th day of DECEMBER 1974. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Al de rmen: Hi l l, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair and Honeycutt. (Alderman Wilson out of room at time of voting); 5 ayes, no nays. Motion approved. PARK AND RECREATION Dle k Huck stat ed t h e Senior Citizens' trailer is encroaching on the Church of Christ property located on Bailey St. He stated the church has agreed to enter into a rental agreement with the City of Jacksonville renting the space in which the mobile home is located for $1.00 per month. It was stated the church in turn will donate the rent to the Park and Recreation Department. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to authorize Mayor Harden to execute the agreement on behalf of the City of Jacksonville with the Church of Christ agreeing to the above mentioned statement. All voted in the affirmative. STREET DEPARTMENT Alderman Dougherty stated that in as much as no bids were received for slurry seal for the streets in the Sunnyside Hills Addition from the Jacksonville Daily News advertisement; he recommended the bids be advertised again in the local newspaper and the state newspaper. Alderman Dougherty moved, seconded by Alderman Adair to authorize the Mayor to advertise for bids and purchase slurry seal for the Sunnyside Hills Addition in the local and state newspaper. All voted in the affirmative. COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 3 DECEMBER 5, 1974 Mayor Harden presented a statement from Hickey Construction Company for rental on a A-C Motor Grader for the months of August, September, and October at $500.00 per month totaling $1,500.00. He also stated a check in the sum of $402.50 was enclosed with the statement in payment of the labor statement submitted to the company by the Street Department. It was reported bids were not taken for the rental onthe equipment and the construction company has been operating under a informal agreement with the city in which the city provided labor to the company and the company allowed any use of their equipment. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Dougherty that the request for payment of $1,500.00 to Hickey Construction Co. for rental on the A-C Motor Grader be denied, due to the city not having proper records to authenticate the time the equipment was used, and in not having a formal agreement with the Hickey Construction Co. that the equipment would be rented. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Alderman Dougherty, Wilson and Adair and the following voted nay, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman and Honeycutt. Motion received 3 affirmative votes and 3 negative votes; whereupon Mayor Harden cas the untying vote and voted nay; therefore the motion was denied. Mayor Harden commented that by the above action it seemed that the city would accept Mr. Hickey's check for $402.50 but would not pay him. After considerable discussion pertaining to the legality of the council's action, City Attorney Rice stated the council's action was not illegal until approval of the statement to pay was made .. The council made no further comments pertaining to the statement and continued with the next subject on the agenda. Mayor Harden stated Jacksonville has qualified for participation under the Federal Aid Highway Act for improvements on Main St. from Redmond Road to Oak St. and from the Main St. intersection on James to the Freeway. It was questioned what improvements this project would include and if there were plans presented to Bond Engineering. The program under consideration has a estimated cost of $350,000 of which the city would be required to pay 30%. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to table this matter until the next Council Meeting and requested a spokesman from the State Highway Department be present to explain plans for the improvements. All voted in the affirmative. A resident at 904 So. Easter Ave. requested ment do something to alleviate the drainage after discussion, Alderman Dougherty moved, Adair that the Street Supervisor, Al Garvin solution to this problem with this property by voice vote. PLANNING COMMISSION that the Street Depart- at his property and seconded by Alderman try to work out a owner. Motion approved Alderman H~ll moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to accept the Planning Commission's recommendation on the final plat of Jo/, COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 4 DECEMBER 5, 1974 Northwood Acres, Section 7 to approve the plat when the city accept the street. Motion approved by voice vote. "AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING VARIOUS PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS: AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 213 AND 238 OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES." was introduced. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that the Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes, and 0 negative votes; motion approved. Ordinance read for FIRST TIME by Alderman Wilson. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that the Ordinance be accepted on FIRST READING ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair and Honeycutt. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Adair, Lehman and Honeycutt. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes; whereupon Mayor Harden read the Ordinance for the SECOND TIME. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to further suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair and Honeycutt. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes whereupon Mayor Harden read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt that the Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair and Honeycutt. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. Motion Carried. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Adair that the EME 'RGENCY CLAUSE BE approved and adopted. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair and Wilson. Motion approve. ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 3 3 4 this 5th day of DECEMBER 1974. GENERAL Mayor Harden presented a request for money for the Pathfinder School in the amount of $2,000 for human services from Revenue Sharing Funds. He stated this should be included in next years appropriation on Revenue Sharing. COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 5 DECEMBER 5, 1974 Ben Rice, City Attorney presented a legal opinion for a taxi franchise in the City of Jacksonville. He stated matters of this nature are governed by Ark. Stat. Am. Sect. 19-3512-S. He stated taxi owners holding permits may enter the city if there is need for additional service or a better quality. The court reveiwed this statuory language and held it in conflict with Article II, Section 19 of the Arkansas Constitution, which prohibits monopolies. He further stated any application for a new taxi permit would be entitled to a hearing, as authorized by the aforementioned statutes, and a permit should be issued if the facts should demonstrate that the public convenience and necessity justified additional competition. Any action of the council would be subject to judicial review. Alderman Dougherty moved, seconded by Alderman Hneycutt to deny a request by the Central Arkansas Emergency Medical Services for $2,469 to help pay for dispatchers at the Resource Coordination Center, that the city now pays the Central Arkansas EMS a monthly fee for ambulance service and that it would consider the request after the present agreement expires. Motion approved by voice vote. Mayor Harden stated there are several vacancies on the Planning Hosp~tal, and Parks Commissions. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Dougherty to table the appointments until after the first of the year. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Dougherty and Wilson and the following voted nay, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair and Honeycutt; motion received 2 affirmative votes and 4 negative votes. Motion Denied. Mayor Harden recommended Gary Fletcher replace the term of James Peacock which expires January 1976 and Don Boshears to replace JQhn P. Wright's whose term expires January 1977. Alderman Wilson nominated Robert Runge and Alderman Honeycutt nominated Dennis Lock. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Dougherty to appoint Robert Runge to the 1977 appointment and Dennis Lock to the 1976 appointment to the Planning Commission Board. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Dougherty, Wilson and Honeycutt and the following voted nay, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair and the Mayor cast ~he untying vote of nay. Motion Denied. Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to appoint Gary Fletcher to 1 year term and Don Boshears to a 2 year term to the Planning Commission to fill the unexpired term of James Peacock and John P. Wright. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Dougherty, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt. Motion approved. Mayor Harden recommended re-appointing Don Boyd to a 5 year term on the Hospital Commission, said term expiring 8-8-79. Aldermn COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 6 DECEMBER 5, 1974 Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to re-appoint Don Boyd to the Hospital Commission for a term of 5 years said term to expire August 8, 1979. All voted in the affirmative. Mayor Harden recommended to re-appoint Larry Goddard to the Park and Recreation Board for a 5 year term. Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to re-appoint Larry Goddard to a 5 year term on the Parks and Recreation Board said term to expire April 20, 1979. All voted in the affirmative. Mayor Harden stated there are two other vacancies on the board and recommended two women fill the position. He recommended Mrs. Pat Bond to fill the unexpired term of Jack Firth (1978) and Mrs. Mary E. Bowman to fil the unexpired term of Bob Boyd, but was informed that Mrs. Bowman would rather not have the poSition. Alderman Dougherty moved, seconded by Adlerman Honeycutt to appoint Mrs. Pat Bond to fill the term of Jack Firth which expires April 20, 1978. All voted in the affirmative. Alderman Dougherty mentioned that John Anderson would be highly qualified for appointment to the Park Board and asked that he be considered. Mayor Harden announced the city is holding the annual Christmas Party is December 14, 1974 at 7:30 p.m. Alderman Dougherty requested that a complete report on the street work done be given at the next council meeting. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Adair to adjourn until the next regular council meeting to be held December 19, 1974. Al voted in the affirmative. ATTE~ ~ ' ._ -{d' t:c ~,,..,.,;;---( =F ~L =oy=-A=V~A~p~.T~S~,~C~'=IT=Y~C=L~E==RK=.------~ PRAYER ROLL CALL PRESENTATION OF MINUTES AGENDA December 19, 1974 CORRECTIONS AND/OR ADDITIONS !0 THE MINUTES Regular Meeting, December 5, 1974 Regular Meeting, November 21, 1974 WATER DEPARTMENT FIRE DEPARTMENT POLICE DEPARTMENT SANITATION DEPARTMENT STREET DEPARTMENT PARKS & RECREATION PLANNING COMMISSION GENERAL Mayor's ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT Cash Receipts & Disbursements Accounts Payable Purchase of 2 pump motors, Wilkins Lift Stat.-- Bob Brewer Renewal Contracts, Marco & Transval Chemical-- Bob Brewer eutside Water Connection--K. C. Hart Gregory St. Culvert--Tommy Bond Discussion, Main & James--Highway Dept. Official Agreement between City & Highway Dept.--Mayor Harden Commission Appointment, Zita Skoch--Mayor Harden Regular Meeting, December 3, 1974 Change to City Electrical Code--Ben Rice Ordinance 3~5 to aiiDilend 1974 budget--Mrs. Avants Ordinance Alderman Hill CURRENT ACCOUNT PAYABLE WATER DEPT. DEC. 1974 Arkansas paper Co. Bagley Maps Bill 1 s Auto Parts City Lumber Jack Conrade & Co. (Pd.) 45.42 56.65 6.53 93.10 W. R. Funkhouser Inc. (Pd.) W. W. Grainger Inc. Hamilton 1 s Garage 125.00 15.31 17.06 49.14 J & B Butane Co. Jacksonville Gas & Plumbing Mobil Oil Otasco Pitney Bowes Rockwell International Southern States Ind. Inc. Safeway Vaughan Tire Co. Witcher Electric Motor WOoley Electric Co. Ser. 53.06 98,88 3,926.70 51.43 30.90 561.92 512.66 35.46 152.62 41.74 368.43 Arlamsas ~eter Repa6r Batesville White Lime Cemco Inc. Crain Sales Co. Favorite Check Printers Goodsell Welding Roger Garvin (Pd.) Jacksonville Daily News Ivy Hall Garage James Bros. o. B. Repair Parkin Printing Co. The Rohan Co. Razorback Rental Ser. Sol Alman Co. Jack Skipper Red Walker•s (Pd.) Waterworks Service Co. SEWER DEPT., DECEMBER 1974 Dewey Burke Conrade Electric Co. Criss & Shaver Inc. Jacksonville Daily News Oxford Chemicals Otasco Hershel Taylor Wal-Mart Southern States Ind. 750.77 36.85 70.92 8.85 349.74 124.02 40.00 2.74 512.66 City Lumber Co. E. P. Concret Goodsell Welding Jacksonville Gas & Plumbing National Chemsearch Precision Engine Co. Vaughan Tire Co. 2263.06 416.25 60.77 175.95 9.75 64.39 96.00 8.76 33.12 353.57 51.16 87.76 722.99 11.00 13.39 23.75 29.61 25.00 10,688.29 172.75 40.00 30.03 40.63 400.29 25.75 32.89 2,123.23 COUNCIL MEETING MUNICIPAL BUILDING DECEMBER 19, 1974 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, December 19, 1974 at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Harden and the invocation was given by Mayor-Elect James G. Reid. On ROLL CALL the following members were present as their names were called, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt, 5 present, 1 absent; a quorum was declared. Alderman Dougherty was absent. Others present were Mayor Harden; Clerk Avants; Ben Rice, City Attorney; Tommy Bond, Consulting Engineer; Ophelia Blasingame, Beautification Director; Elmer Williams, City Inspector; Bobby Brewer, Sewer Superintendent; Elmer Hines, Water Superintendent; Gerald Hamm, Sanitation Superintendent; Al Garvin, Street Superintendent and Dick Huck, Park and Recreation Director. PRESENTATION OF THE MINUTES The Mi nutes o £ the Reg ular Meeting of December 5, 1974 were presented for study and later approval. CORRECTIONS AND/OR ADDITIONS TO THE MINUTES Correcti ons a nd or addit ions to the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 21, 1974, were the next order of business. After no corrections or additions were presented, Alderman Honeycutt moved, seconded by Alderman Adair that the minutes stand approved as written and presented. All voted in the affirmative. WATER DEPARTME NT Mayor Harden presented the Water and Sewer Department Cash Receipts and Disbursements Report for December 1974. Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to approve for payment the current accounts payable for the Jacksonville Water Department in the amount of $10,688.29 and the Jacksonville Sewer Department in the 'amountof $2,123.23. All voted in the affirmative. Bobby Brewer, Sewer Supervisor, reported bids were taken on 2 pumps for the Wilkins Lift Station. It was mentioned only one bid was received from Southern States Ind. Inc. in the amount of $5,392.98; which does not includ installation. He stated it would require approximately 6 to 8 weeks for delivery. In further discussion, it was stated the estimated cost to install the pumps would be approximately $5,000 so it was the consensus of the council to advertise for bids for the installation of the pumps. Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to accept the bid for the purchase of two self-priming pumps for the Wilkin's Lift Station from Southern States Ind., Inc., in the amount of $5,392.98. All voted in the affirmative. Bobby Brewer reported contracts between the city and Transvaal Chemical Company and Marco Chemical Company are up for renewal. Mr. Brewer stated on the previous contract between the city and Transvaal Chemical Company the city charged the company a monthly COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 2 DECEMBER 19, 1974 fee of $.04 cents per lb. of BOD and the new contract calls for $.10 cents per lb. He also stated the industry will be re4ulre~ to supply Lesls resulls obtained from qualified independent testing laboratories acceptable to the city. It was stated Transvaal Chemical wanted to double their capacity and that it would benefit the city if the company ran their anaylsis. Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to authorize City Attorney Rice to prepare a contract between the City of Jacksonville and Transvaal Chemical Company, incorporating the above specifications. All voted in the affirmative. Bobby Brewer stated Marco Chemical Company has not adhered to provisions of the previous contract. He recommended the company should purchase the necessary equipment to monitor the sewage, that was required in the previous contract; and be installed and in satisfactory operation by July 1, 1975. He also stated if the equipment is not in operation by the aforementioned date, the city will no longer accept discharge waste products above normal domestic sewage from the company. Mr. Brewer reported the company will be charged $.10 cents per lb. of BOD per month and the industry will be required to supply tests obtained from a qualified independent testing laboratory acceptable to the city; and the cost of sampling ~_qnd analysis shall be paid by the company. Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to authorize City Attorney Rice to prepare a contract between the City of Jacksonville and Marco Chemical Company setting out stipulations required by the city. All voted in the affirmative. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Adair to table the request from K.C. Hart for an outside-the-city water connection request for his property located at the end of Lemay Road, Rt. 1, Box 91C, until a letter of recommendation is received from Elmer Hines, Water Department Supervisor. All voted in the affirmative. FIRE DEPARTMENT POLICE DEPARTMENT SANITATION DEPARTMENT STREET DEPARTMENT Tommy Bond stated at a previous council meeting in the discussion of Gregory St. and Oakwood Drainage Project he recommended that (2) two 48" pipes be placed under Gregory St. to alleviate part of the drainage problem in that area. He reported the developer started the drainage ditch going north, and requested the city install the culverts. A large 14" water line was found under the riding surface of Gregory; and due to its location it now becomes necessary to use 27" x 43" corrugated metal arch pipe. -Mr. Bond stated there is not enough head COUNCIL MEETING Pl\.GE 3 DECEMBER 19, 1974 space between the bottom of the water line and the existing ditch flow line for a larger pipe. He recommended the 14" line be lowered for approximately 60' either side of the proposed drainage pipe. The estimated cost of the project is $500.00; if the city wanted to use a large backhoe to dig and lay the 48" pipe, it was estimated that this would cost an additional $700.00 in equipment rental. Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to accept Tommy Bond's recommendation to lower the 14" water line and install 2 strings of the salvaged 48" pipe and hiring a machine to set and lay pipe in place. All voted in the affirmative. Mayor Harden stated at a previous council meeting, the council requested a member of the State Highway Department be present at this meeting to explain the preliminary plans for the Main and James intersection. Mayor Harden introduced Roger Almond, Planning Engineer and Paul DeBusk, Designing Engineer of the Highway Department. Mr. Almond presented the preliminary plan worked out by the Highway Department explaining that Dupree would "T" into So. James St. about 150' from the intersection. Many interested citizens, including James Greene, Red Walker, Bob Moore, rred Boyd, and Ed Stripling attended the meeting to express their feeling about any proposed plans to change the present intersection, since the majority of the traffic is on Dupree Street leading to Hwy. 161. Mr. Almond stressed that the plan is still in the design process, and it is the city perogative to decide what they want to do. It was tated all the proposed work would cost an estimated $350,000, of which the city's share would be approximately $100,000, which does not include the cost of obtaining easements and right-of-way. Mayor Harden also reminded that the city will be liable for 30% of the costs of all studies and preliminary plans made. Mr. Almond also stated the city must approve any changes in the plan before bids can be let on actual construction. After lengthy discussion in which Alderman Hill and Lehman said they felt the main part of the problem at the intersection lies north of James Street, and the entrance of the shopping center on James; they felt the first changes on the street should include the area between Main and Vine on North James. Alderman Adair moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to authorize the Highway Department to proceed with preliminary plans improving North James from the intersection to Vine St., that the reason for going ahead with that portion is that changes in the north part of the intersection will work into the master plan, which is to be developed later. Motion approved by voice vote. It was also mentioned that due to the financing of the project it was the to the city's advantage to dd the project in phases. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Adair to authorize Mayor Harden to execute an agreement with the State Highway Department to prepare plans for improvements to the Main and James intersection. All voted in the affirmative. 3//. COUNClL MEETING PAGE 4 DECEMBER 19, 1974 PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION Mayor Harden presented a recommendation from Dick Huck, Park and RecreaLion Director to appoint Mrs. Zita Sketch to the Park Commission. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to ratify the appointment of Mrs. Zita Sketch to the Park Board, said term expiring April 1977. All voted in the affirmative. PLANNING COMMISSION Alderma n Wilso n mo v ed, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to accept and fill the Planning Commission Minutes of December 3, 1974. All voted in the affirmative. GENERAL "AN ORDINANCE M!J:ENDING SECTION 6A OF ORDINANCE NO. 201, PROVIDING FOR RECIPROCITY FOR OUT OF TOWN ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS: DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR ALL OTHER PURPOSES." Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt that the Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Hone~cutt. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes; motion approved. Ordinance read for the FIRST TIME BY Alderman Adair. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman that the Ordinance be accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair and Honeycutt. Alderman Wilson out of the room. Motion received 4 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Adair to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair and Honeycutt. Motion received 4 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes; whereupon Mayor Harden read the Ordinance for the SECOND TIME. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to further suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted u.yc, 1\.ldcrmen: Hill, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes whereupon Mayor Harden read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt that the Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. Motion Carried. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 5 DECEMBER 19, 1974 Honeycutt. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. Motion approved. ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 3 3 6 this 19th day of DECEMBER 1974. "AN ORDINANCE ADJUSTING THE 1974 APPROPRIATED BUDGET, BY DEPARTMENTS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 306 TO NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY-FOUR THOUSAND, EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHTY-EIGHT AND N0/100 DOLLARS ($974,885.00) GENERAL FUND, AND FIVE HUNDRED FORTY-EIGHT THOUSAND AND EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS ($548,800.00) IN STREET DEPARTMENT. DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES." was introduced. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt that the Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt. Motion received 5 affirmative votes, and 0 negative votes. Motion Approved. Ordinance read for first time by Mayor Harden. Alderman Hill moved, seconded be accepted on FIRST READING. aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, approved. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED by Alderman Adair that the Ordinance ROLL CALL and the following voted Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt. Motion ON FIRST READING. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Adair to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes; whereupon Mayor Harden read the Ordinance for SECOND TIME. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to further suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Adair, Lehman and Honeycutt. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes whereupon M.ayor Harden read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Adair that the Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. Motion Carried. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Adair that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair, Wilson and Honeycutt. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. Motion approved by voice vote. ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 3 3 5 this 19th day of DECEMBER 1974. 3/3. 3/Lf', COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 6 DECEMBER 19, 1974 Mayor Harden reported the city has gained a reserve from the tax collected for paying the General Obligation Refunding and Development Bonds, and feels the city can retire $60,000.00 bonds in inverse order. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to authorize the payment of $60,000.00 to retire the General Obligation Refunding and Development Bonds in inverse order due February 1, 1975. All voted in the affirmative. "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE JACKSONVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO ALLOW MAYOR JOHN HARDEN TO KEEP AS HIS SEPARATE PROPERTY THE .357 CHROME PLATED PISTOL ISSUED BY THE JACKSONVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT: DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES." was introduced. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that the Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair,Wilson and Honeycutt. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. Ordinance read for first time by Alderman Adair. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Adair that the Ordinance be accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair and Honeycutt and the following voted nay Alderman Wilson. Motion received 4 affirmative votes and 1 negative vote. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Adair to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair and Honeycutt and the following voted nay, Alderman Wilson. Motion received 4 affirmative votes and 1 negative vote; whereupon Mayor Harden read the Ordinance for SECOND TIME. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Adair to further suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair and Honeycutt and the following voted nay, Alderman Wilson. Motion received 4 affirmative votes and 1 negative vote; whereupon Mayor Harden read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Adair that the Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair and Honeycutt and the following voted nay, Alderman Wilson. Motion Carried. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Adair and Honeycutt and the following voted nay, Alderman Wilson . r COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 7 DECEMBER 19, 1974 Motion received 4 affirmative votes and 1 negative votes . Motion Carried. ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 3 3 7 this 19th day of DECEMBER 1974. At the climax of the meeting the aldermen expressed appreciation and gratitude in working with Mayor Harden for the past 14 years and Mayor Harden graciously stated his appreciation to the Council and stated he felt he had fulfilled his civic duty. Alderman Hill suggested resolutions be prepared for the outgoing aldermen to be executed by the Mayor, City Clerk and aldermen to thank them for their services to the city. Mayor-Elect James G. Reid invited the aldermen and Mayor Harden to attend the inaugural ceremonies to be held January 1, 1975 at 10:00 a.m. at Holiday Inn, Judge Jernigan officiating. It was the consensus of the council to hold a Budget Meeting December 23, 1974 in the Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the council on motion of Alderman Hill, seconded by Adlerman Wilson and by consent of all members present the council adjourned until the next regular Council Meeting to be held January 2, 1975. All voted in the affirmative. ATTEST: ~JtJ 3/S: