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MAYOR
CITY CLERK
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY TREASURER
MUNICIPAL JUDGE
[ ALDERMEN
WARD 1,
WARD 1,
WARD 2,
WARD 2,
WARD 3,
WARD 3,
JACKSONVILLE CITY OFFICIAL
1976
Jame.s G. Reid
715 Hapsburg
982-3146 work
982-4867 home
F1oy B. Avants
813 North Gray
982-8108
Ben E. Rice
501 W. Main
982-6556
Richard "Dick" Hinkle
1204 Ferrell Drive
982-7666
Reed Williamson
1105 Southeastern Ave.
982-2288
Robert "Bob" Hill
413 Neal Street
982-2910 home
982-4426 contact
Don Elkins
1100 Quince Hill Rd.
982-1113 home
982-9407 work
Larry Wilson
#3 Nixon Drive
982-5855 home
982-4511 work
W. R. "Bill" Lehman
511 South Oak St.
982-2642 home
982-2117 work
Dr. Robert "Bob" Smith
815 Marshall Road
982-5661 work
Osco Honeycutt
500 Brewer
982-2343 home
ORDINANCE INDEX
ORDINAI.\ICE NUMBER 366-A---AOOPTED JANUARY 13, 1976 Page 3.
"An ordinance adjusting the 1975 appropriated budget, by departments,
am ending Ordinance NO. 345 to a total of $60,375.00 and a grand total
of $1,060,906.00 (one million, sixty thousand, nine hundred and 04/100
dollars) in General Ft.md, declaring an emergency and for other purposes."
ORDINANCE NUMBER 367-A---ADOPTED JANUARY 13, 1976 Page 3
"An ordinance fixing an imposing the aggregate amount of fees, charges
and special taxes to be paid the city of Jacksonville, Arkansas Power &
Light Company and the method of payment thereof; and for other purposes. "
ORDTI~CE NG1BER 3u8-A---AroPTED JANUARY 13, 1976 Page 4.
"An ordinance adopting a budget for the year of 19 76, making an appro-
priation and authorization for expenditures for the operation of the
various departments of the city govermnent for the purchase of materials,
supplies, equipment and services; providing for an emergency; and for
other purposes."
ORDINANCE NUMBER 369---AOOPTED FEBRUARY 5, 1976 Page 24
"An ordinance reclassigying various properties in the City of
Jacksonville, Arkansas; amending ordinance nos. 2] 3 and 238 of the City
of Jacksonville, Arkansas; declaring an emergency and for other purposes. "
ORDINANCE NUMBER 370---ADOPTED FEBRUARY 5, 1976 Page 25
"An ordinance fixing and imposing the aggregate arrount of fees, charges
and special taxes to be paid the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas, by
Arkansas Power & Light canpany and the method of payment thereof; and for
other ~urposes. "
Ol~L~~CE NUMBER 371---DENIED FEBRUARY 19, 1976 Page 32
"An ordinance fixing rates for services furnished by the Water Department
-of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas, prescribing other matters relating
thereto and declaring an emergency. "
ORDINANCE NUMBER 372---AOOPTED FEBRUARY 19, 1976 Page35
"An ordinance specifying a previlege tax for instructors and prescribing
other matters related thereto."
ORDINANCE NUMBER 373---ADOPTED MARCH 4, 1976 Page 41
"An ordinance extablishing and creating boundaries for the establishment
of a fire district in the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas, prescribing
other matters relating thereto and declaring and emergency."
ORDINANCE NUMBER 374---AIX>PTED APRIL l,, 1976 Page 67
"An ordinance amending section 5.21 of ordinance 154 and section 17 .24. 030
of The Jacksonville Municipal Code • "
ORDINANCE NUMBER 375---AIX>PT.ED .MARCH 18, 1976 Page 53
"An ordinance a p proving and accepting the annexation to the City of
Jacksonville, Arkansas, of certain lands in Pulaski County, Arkansas;
declaring an emergency and for other purposes. "
ORDINAJ.\JCE 'NUMBER 376---AJ:OPTED MARCH 18, 1976 Page 54
"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."
ORDIJ.'JAi.'!CE l\1UIVU3ER 377---DEi.'!IED MARCH 18, 1976 Page 52
"An ordinance amending ordinance no. 2 34 to change rates being charged
by Arkansas cable Television, Inc. declaring an emergency and for other
.t?urposes . '!
ORDIL'1ANCE NUM3ER 378---AOOPTED APRIL 8, 1976 Page 74
"An ordinance fixing rates for services furnished by the Water and Sewer
U=partment of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas: prescribing other matters
relating thereto and declaring an emergency. "
ORDii'1ANCE NUMBER 379---AOOPTED APRIL l, 1976 Page 68
"An ordinance reclassifying various properties in the City of Jacksonville,
ArJ<ansas; amending ordinance nos. 213 and 238 of the City of Jacksonville,
Arkansas; declaring an emergency, and for other purposes. "
ORDlliANCE NUMBER 380---DENIED MAY 6, 1976 Page 93
"An ordinance modifying section 18 .12 .110 of The Jacksonville Municipal
Code; oeclaring an emergency and for other purposes. "
ORDINANCE NUMBER 381---AOOPTED MAY 13, 1976 Page 107
"An ordinance establishing and creatin:r an emergency ambulance service to
be operated under the auspicies of the Jacksonville Police De~t, and
setting fees to be charged for emergency ambulance services furnished by
the City of Jacksonville, Arkansa and declaring an e.nergency.
ORDD'JANCE NUJ.I!IBER 382---ADJPTED MAY 6, 1976 Page 96
"An ordinance establishing controls on the placement of street lights;
declaring an emergency and for other purposes."
ORDTI~'JCE NUMBER 383---ADOPTED MAY 13, 1976 Page 105
"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 .t?urposes. "
ORDn'1AI.'1CE i.'l"UMtiER 384---AOOPTED MAY 6, 1976 Page 99
"An ordinance providing for the purchase of certain real property; declaring
an emergency and for other purposes . "
ORDii.'l:ANCE NUMBER 385---AJX)PTED MAY 6, 1976 Page 100
''An ordinance regulating the keeping of bees, declaring an emergency and
for other purposes. ''
ORDTI~\JCE NUMBER 386---DENIED MAY 13, 1976 Page 108
"An ordinance amending building penni t fees; declaring an emergency, and
for other purposes. "
ORDINAi.'1CE NUMBER 387---ADOPTED MAY 6, 1976 Page 100
"An ordinance amending ordinance no. 373; providing for building pennit
approval; declaring an emergency and for other purposes. "
ORDlliANCE NUMBER 388---AOOPTED MAY 20, 19 76
"An ordinance amending building penni t fees :
for other purposes. "
Page 117
declaring an emergency and
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ORDL~h~CE NUMBER 389---ADOPTED JUNE 3, 1976 Page 122
"An ordinance requiring the payrrent of a water and sewer tie-on fee and other
matters related thereto; declaring an emergency and for other pu:rposes. "
ORDINANCE NUMBER 390---ADOPTED JUNE 3, 1976 Page 125
"An ordinance accepting the annexation of certain lands to the City of Jack::-
sonville, Arkansas, and making same a part of the City of Jacksonville and
assigning same to wards. ''
ORDINANCE NUMBER 391---ADOPTED JUNE 17, 1976 Page 130
"An ordinance amending ordinance no. 346 and section 17.24.120 of the
Municipal Code of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas; declaring an effective
date and an emergency and for other purposes."
ORDINANCE NUMBER 392---ADOPTED JULY 1, 1976 Page 144
"An ordinance reclassifying various properties in the City of Jacksonville,
Arkansas; amending ordinance nos. 213 and 238 of the City of Jacksonvi lle,
Arkansas ; declaring an emergency, and for other purposes • "
ORDTI~~CE NUMBER 393,....--DENIED.JULY 1, 1976 Page 146
"An ordinance establishing a depart:Irent of Finance for the City of
Jacksonville, Arkansas, and creating the position of Finance Director; pro-
viding for the duties and pcMers of said employee . "
ORDTI'l'ANCE NUMBER 394---
ORDINANCE NUMBER 39 5---
ORDINANCE NUMBER 396---ADOPTED AUGUST 5, 1976 Page 170
"An ordinance amending 2 .28. 010 and 2.28.020 of the Municipal Code of the City
of Jacksonville, Akmasas declaring an emergency and for other purposes. "
ORDL.~ANCE NUMBER 397---AOOPTED AUGUST 5, 1976 Page 172
"An ordinance regulating the constructing, installation, repair and inspection
of plumbing and gas fittings; adopting the Arkansas State Plumbing Code and the
Arkansas Gas Code; declaring an emergency and for other purposes. "
ORDil~~CE l'l'UMBER 398---DENIED AUGUST 5, 1976 Page 166
"An ordinance amending the Municipal Code and ordinance no. 213, section 201
and section 1904 to define underground structures and their relation to minimum
yard requirements, declaring an emergency and for other purposes.
ORDINANCE NUMBER 399---ADOPTED AUGUST 19, 1976 Page 197
"An ordinance reclassifying various properties in the City of Jacksonville,
Arkansas; amending ordinance nos. 213 and 2 38 of the City of Jacksonville,
Arkansas; declaring an emergency, and for other purposes. "
ORDTI~Al~CE NUMBER 400---DENIED AUGUST 12, 1976 Page 181
"An ordinance annexing to the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas, certain
lali.ds situated in Pulaski o:mnty, which are contiguous and adjacent to
the city of Jacksonville, authorizing and directing the su.l::mission of
the question of the said annexation to the qualified electors of the
City of Jacksonville and the area to be annexed at the special election
to be held on September 7, 1976; directing the City Officials to take
any and all other action necessary to accomplish said annexation, pursuant
to Arkansas Statutes 19-307. 1-4; and for other purposes.
ORDINANCE NUMBER 401---ADOPTED AUGUST 19, 1976 Page 199
"An ordinance closing and abandoning Harvey Street from the south boun-
dary of lot 16, block 2, Thompson Addition to the City of Jacksonville,
Arkansas to the north boundary of lot 1, block 4, Brown Addition to the
City of Jacksonville, ARkansas; declaring an emergency and for other
purposes."
ORDii.~CE NUMBER 402---AIX>PI'ED AUGUST 19, 1976 Page 202
"An ordinance amending ordinance no. 234 to change rates being charged by
Arkansas cable Television, Inc. , declaring an emergency and for other pur-
poses."
ORDINANCE NU~R 403---Page
"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 . "
ORDINANCE NU~ER 404---ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 2, 1976 Page 212
"An ordinance amending section 17 .24.100B of the Jacksonville Municipal
Code pertaining to minimum water run off; declaring an emergency and
for other purposes. 11
ORDINANCE NUMBER 405---
"An ordinance amending ordinance no. 397 pertaining to fees to be
charged for plumbing permits and inspections; declaring an emergency
and for other purposes . "
O.KDINANCE NUMBER 406---DEN"IED SEPTEMBER 6, 1976 Page 216
"An ordinance annexing to the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas, certain
lands situated in Pulaski County, which are contiguous and adjacent to
the City of Jacksonville, authorizing and directing the submission of
the question of the said annexation to the qualified electors of the
City of Jacksonville and the area to be annexed at the Special Election
to be held on October 5, 1976; directing the City Officials to take
any and all other action necessary to accanplish said annexation, pur-
suant to Arkansas Statutes 19-307, 1-4; and for other purposes.
ORDINANCE NIMBER 407---ADOPTED OC'IOBER 7, 1976 Page 244
nAn ordinance reclassifying various properties in the City of Jacksonville
Arkansas; declaring an emergency, and for other purposes . "
ORDH;JANCE NUMBER 408---DENIED SEPTEMBER 23, 1976 Page 234
"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."
ORDINANCE NlJ.vffiER 4Qg,.....,.... ..... A.I:QPTED SEP'IEMSER 16 1 1976 Page 225
"An ordinance amending ordinance no~ 397 pertaining to fees being cha.rged for
plumbing perrni ts and inspectic:ns; declaring an emergency and for other pur-
posesA"
ORDIL{ANCE NUlvffiER 410---A.I:QP'lED SEPTEMBER 16, 1976 Page 227
···An ordinance sutmitting at the General Election in the City of Jacksonville,
Arkansas on Novanber 2, 1976, the question of issuing bonds Wlder amendm~t
no. 13 to the Constitution of the State of Arkansas for the purpose of f~nanc
ing the costs to the eity of purchasing a site for and constr~cting and . .
equipping a new City Hall; purchasing sites for and canstruct~ng and equ~I?pmg
Fire Stations and constructing and equipping extensions, betterments and lffi-
prove.nents to existing Fire Stations; and purchasing a site for and oon-•_t ·
structing and equipping a Municipal Building, including facilities for the
Police Department, the Municipal Court and a Jail; prescribing other matters
relating thereto; and declaring an emergency. ''
O®INANCE NUMBER 411--TABI.ED OCTOBER 7, 1976 Page 245
11 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. 11
ORDINANCE NUMBER 412---ADOPTED OCTOBER 21, 1976 Page 264
11 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. 11
ORDINANCE NUMBER 413---AOOPI'ED OCTOBER 21, 1976 Page 265
11An 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. 11
ORDINANCE NUMBER 414---AOOPTED OCTOBER 21, 1976 Page 266
11 An ordinance granting an exclusive franchise to Public Bench Ad, Inc.,
declaring an emergency and for other purposes. 11
ORDINANCE NUMBER 415---AOOPTED NOVEMBER 4, 1976 Page
11 An ordinance for the purpose of levying five mills, one-half mill and
one-half mill, totaling six mills tax against personal and real pro~
perty within the corporate limits of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas;
for the purpose of suspending three and one-half mills tax for Industrial
Developnent Bonds for the year 1976; for the purpose of effecting certifi-
cation to the County Clerk of Pulaski County of the tax levied; prescribing
other matters pertaining thereto; and declaring an emergency. 11
ORDINANCE NUMBER 416---Page
11 An ordinance levying a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest
on General Obligation Irnporvement Bonds of the City of Jacksonville, Ark-
ansas, to be dated February 1, 1977, prescribing other matters pertaining
thereto; and declaring an emergency. 11
RESOLUTION INDEX
RESOLUTION NUMBER 163-76---ADOPT.ED JN~UARY 13, 1976 Page 4
11 A resolution approving a wage schedule for employees in the Fire and
Police Department. 11
RESOLUTION NUMBER 164-76---ADOPT.ED JANUARY 15, 1976 Page 14
11A. resolution of City Council, Jacksonville, ARkansas expressing condolences
on the death of Noel E. Webb, Fbnner City Aldennan; City Treasurer; Member
of Police Pension Board.11
RESOLUTION NUMBER 165-76---ADOPTED JANUARY 15, 1976 Page 15
11A resolution authorizing the City of Jacksonville's Purchasing Agent to
process and inititate claim forsm for participation in the State of Arkansas
Workmen 1 s CCXl\f)ensation Insurance Plan .11
RESOLUTION NUMBER 166-76---ADOPT.ED Jh~UARY 27, 1976 Page 7
11A resolution corrmitting $28,000.00 for the construction of a Jacksonville
Public Health Center Building and for otherpurposes. 11
RESOL~ON NUMBER 167-76---ADOPT.ED FEBRUARY 5, 1976 Page 23
11A resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreem::nt
with theArkansas Highway Department in connection with existing plans for the
Vandenburg Intersection which will transfer the right of way for Gregory Street
from U.s. Highway 167 and 67 to Arkansas State Highway 161 and will accept
for maintenance the portion of Arkansas State Highway 161 from Grego:r:y Street
to Vandenburg Intersection and to close existing on ramp at Grego:r:y Street
for northbound traffic, declaring an emergency and for other purposes . 11
RESOLUTION NUMBER 168-76---ADOPT.ED FEBRUARY 19, 1976 Page 35
11A resolution authorizing discretiona:r:y fund application under corrmuni ty
develq:ment program for sanita:r:y sewer improvements.·~
RESOLUTION NUMBER 169-76--~PT.ED MARCH 4, 1976 Page 43
11A resolution of City Council, Jacksonville, Arkansas, expressing con-
dolences on the death of Mr. Paul R. Excell, Vice Chainnan in charge of
Parks & Recreation Ccmnission, City of Jacksonville, Arkansas. 11
RESOLUTION NUMBER 170-76---ADDPT.ED MARCH 4, 1976 Page 45
11A resolution approving and confinning appointments and/or reappointments
of Comnissioner of the Jacksonville Housing Authority, Jacksonville,
Arkansas.11
RESOLUTION NUMBER 170-A-76---ADOPT.ED ~y 6, 1976 Page 92
11 A resolution of city Council, Jacksonville, Arkansas expressing con-
dolences on the death of Mr. Jolm N. Rich, City Treasurer, City of
Jacksonville, Arkansas.11
RESOLUTION NUMBER 171-76---ADOPT.ED JU~ 3, 1976 Page 125
11 A resolution indicating intent to join with other general purpose units
of Local Government in the Little Rock-North Little Rock Metropolitan Area
to develop an implement a plan resulting in a coordinanted Waste Treatment
M:magement System for the area."
RESOLUTION NUMBER 172-76---ADOPTED JULY l, 1976 Page 146
"A resolution of City Council, Jacksonville, Arkansas expressing
grateful thanks and appreciation to members of Arkansas Representatives
Delegation for their supporting Revenue Sharing Legislation. 11
RESOLUTION NUMBER 173-76---ADOPTED JULY 15, 1976 Page 155
"A resolution calling for a protion of School Drive to become a one-way
street."
RESOLUTION NUMBER 174-76---ADOPTED AUGUST 5, 1976 Page 168
"A resolution authorizing the Parks and Recreation Corrmission to proceed
with plans for the completion of Paul Excell Park, improvements for
Dupree Park, and the development of Stonewall Park, declaring an emergency
and for other purposes. "
RESOLUTION NUMBER 175-76---ADOPTED AUGUST 5, 1976 Page 169
"A resolution for the purpose of setting a Public Hearing on a petition
to close and vacate a portion of Harvey Street Commencing at the South
Boundary of lot 16, block 2, Tharp son Addition to the City of Jacksonville,
Arkansas and E!xtending to the North Boundazy of lot l, block4, Brown
Addition to the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas. "
RESOLUTION NUMBER 176-76---ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 16, 1976 Page 229
"A resolution repealing resolution no. 173-76, restoring School Drive
to two-way'.traffic.
RESOLUTION NUMBER 177-76---ADOPTED OCTOBER 7, 1976 Page 245
"A resolution repealing resolution no. 173-76 and resolution no.
176-76 restoring School Drive to two-way traffic."
RESOLUTION NUMBER 178-76---ADOPTED OCTOBER 21, 1976 Page 262
"A resolution authorizing the Mayor of the City of Jacksonville,
Arkansas to execute a license agreenent on behalf of the City of
Jacksonville, Arkansas, to the Missouri Pacific Railroad Ccmpany;
declaring an energency and for other purposes. "
RESOLUTION NUMBER 179-76---ADOTPED OCTOBER 21, 1976 Page 269
"A resolution of City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas,
authorizing the filing of a Local Public ~rks Capital Development and
Investment Program Application, amking certain assurances to the
Department of Ccmnerce acting through the Econcmic Developrent Admin-
istration, and authorizing the Mayor to certify the contents of this
resolution."
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CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSCNVIILE, ARKANSAS
AGENDA -SPECIAL CITY OJUNCIL MEETll'IG
JANUARY 13TH, 1976
1. OPENING PRAYER
2. ROLL CALL
3. GENERAL:
ADJOUIWMENT:
a. Ord. No. 366-A; Amend 1975
Budget
b. Ord. No. 367-A; Assesment
( 19 76) (AP &L carpany)
c. Res. No. 163-76, Pay scale
(Fire & Police IJept.)
d. Ord. No. 368-A, 1976 Budget
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
JANUARY 13, 1976
12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met in Special Session, Tuesday,
January 13, 1976 at 12:00 noon. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Reid
who also gave the irtvocation.
On ROLL CALL the following members were present as their names were called,
Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, W1lson, Smith and Honeycutt, 5 present, 1 absent;
a quorum was declared. Alderman Elkins was not present. Others present
were Mayor James Reid; City Clerk Floy Avants and Nancy Gerren, Mayor·' s
Secretary.
PURPOSE OF THE MEETING
Mayor Reid stated the purpose of the meeting is to approve or disapprove
The amendment to the 1975 Budget; the 1976 Budget; assessment ot the Arkansas
Power and Light Company and pay scale for the Fire and Police Departments.
GENERAL
"AN ORDINANCE ADJUSTING THE 1975 APPROPRIATED BUDGET, BY DEPARTMENTS, AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 345 TO A TOTAL OF $60,375.00 AND A GRAND TOTAL OF $1,060,906.04
(ONE MILLION, SixTY THOUSAND, NINE lRJNDRED SIX AND 04/100 DOLLARS) IN
GENERAL FUND • DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. 11 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,
Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 5 affirmative votes
and 0 negative votes; motion approved. Ordinance read for FIRST TIME by
Alderman Wilson.
Alderman Wils~n moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the Ordinance be accepted
on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill,
Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and
0 negative votes. ORDINANCE ACCEPl'ED ON FIRST READING.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to suspend the rules and
palced the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted
aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received
5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes; whereupon Mayor Reid read the
Ordinance for SECOND TIME. ,
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to further suspend the rules
and place the Ordinance on THIRD ANI) FINAL READING. ROLL CALL and the
following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, W1lson, Smith and Honeycutt.
Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes whereupon Mayor Reid
read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that the Ordinance be
APPROVED AND ADOPl'ED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill,
Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 5 affirmative votes
and 0 negative votes. K>TION CARRIED.
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
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JANUARY 13, 1976
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt that the EMERGENCY
CLAUSE be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL and the fo ,llowing voted aye,
Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received
5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTiON CARRIED.
ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPrED AND NUMBERED 3 6 6
THlS 13th DAY OF JANUARY 1976.
"AN ORDINANCE FIXING AN IMPOSING THE AGGREGATE AK>UNT OF FEES, CHARGES AND
SPECIAL TAXES TO BE PAID THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS POWER & LIGHr
COMPANY AND THE METHOD OF PAYMENT THEREOF; 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, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received
5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes; motion approved. Ordinance
read for FIRsT TIME by Alderman Wilson.
Alderman Wllson maved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt that the Ordinance
be accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye,
Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received
5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. ORDINANCE ACCEPrED 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, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion
received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes; whereupon-Mayor Reid
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, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and
Honeycutt. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes
whereupon Mayor Reid read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt that the Ordinance be
APPROVED AND ADOPrED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Hill, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 5 affirmative
votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman 1•1ilson moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt that the EMERGENCY
CLAUSE be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye,
Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 5
affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.-
ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPIED AND NUMBERED 3 6 7
THIS 13th DAY OF JANUARY 1976.
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
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JANUARY 13, 1976
"A RESOLUTION APPROVING A WAGE SCHEDULE FOR EMPLOYEES IN THE FIRE AND POLICE
DEPARTMENT" was introduced.
Alderman Wilson mov~d, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to read the RESOLUTION.
ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Wilson, Smith
and Honeycutt. MOtion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes.
Motion Carried. Alderman Wilson read the RESOLUTION in its entirety.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to approve and adopt the
RESOLUTION. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman,
Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. MOtion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative
votes. K>TION CARRIED.
RESOLUTION APPROVED AND ADOPrED AND NUMBERED 1 6 3 - 7 6 THIS 13th DAY OF
JANUA'R.Y 1976.
"AN ORDINANCE ADOPriNG A BUDGET FOR THE YEAR OF 1976, MAKING AN APPROPRIATION
AND AUTWRIZATION FOR EXPENDITURES FOR THE OPERATION OF THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS
OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT FOR THE PURCHAS~ OF MATERIALS, SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT AND
SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES." was introduced.
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, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. 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 Smith that the Ordinance be
accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye,
Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. MOtion received 5
affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. Motion Carried. ORDINANCE
ACCEPrED ON FIRST READING.
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, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received
5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes; whereupon Mayor Redd read the
Ordinance for the SECOND TIME.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to further suspend the
rules and place the Ordin a\Ce on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL and the
following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt.
Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes whereupon Mayor
Re,id read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the Ordinance be APPROVED
AND ADOPrED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman,
Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Mbtion received 5 affirmative votes and 0
negative votes. Motion Carried.
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SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
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JANUARY 13, 1976
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that the EMERGENcY CLAUSE
be approved and adopted •• ROLL CALL and the following voted aye,
Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received
5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. Motion Carried.
ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 3 6 8
THIS 13th DAY OF JANUAaf 1976.
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 January 15, 1976 in the Council Chambers. All voted in the
affirmative.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSOOVILLE, ARKANSAS
AGENDA -SPECIAL CITY CPUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 27'IH, 1976
1. OPENING PRAYER
2. :OOLL CALL
3. GENERAL:
ADJO~T:
a,. Res. No. 166~76; Jacksonville
Public Health Center
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
JANUARY 27, 1976
12:00 noon
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met in Special
Session, Tuesday, January 27, 1976, at 12:00 noon in the Council
Chambers. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Reid who also
gave the invocation.
ROLL CALL and the following members were present as their names
were called: Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Wilson and Honeycutt;
4 present, 2 absent, a quorum was declared. Aldermen Elkins
and Smith were absent. Others present were: Mayor Reid, City
Clerk Avants and Nancy Gerren, Secretary to Mayor.
PURPOSE OF THE MEETING
Mayor Reid announced the purpose of the Special Meeting was to
consider RESOLUTION NO. 166-76. "A RESOLUTION COMMITTING
$28,000.00 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A JACKSONVILLE PUBLIC HEALTH
CENTER BUILDING AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.11
Mayor Reid stated it was imperative to consider the Resolution
at this time in order to apply for Hill Burton Funds, as it was
possible that Hill Burton Funds could be frozen soon. He also
stated Judge Mackey stated to the Health Committee (Drs. Oates
and £~1 that the County would pay the $28,000 on the Health Buildi{g~ ~ut it could not be paid directly, but possibly through
Revenue Sharing Funds Commitments.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that Resolution
166-76 be read -ROLL CALL and the following voted aye: Aldermen:
Hill, Lehman, Wilson and Honeycutt, 4 ayes, 0 nays. Alderman
Wilson read the Resolution in its entirety.
In the discussion Alderman Hill stated he wanted to be certain
the County would participate in the costs of this building to
the amount of $28,000 and Mayor Reid again stated that it was
his understanding that Judge Mackey had stated if the County
could not give this amount directly, that the City could receive
this amount in Revenue Sharing Commitments.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt that
Resolution b~ approved and adopted. ROLL CALL and the following
voted aye: Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Wilson and Honeycutt,
4 ayes, 0 nays. Resolution approved and adopted and numbered
166-76 this 27th day of January, 1976.
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 its
next regular Council Meeting to be held, February 5, 1976.
ATTEST: 4 u:~
FLOY VANTS, CITY CLERK
CITY COlNCIL OF JACKS<l'NILLE, ARKANSAS
A(li!EDA -REGUlAR CITY COlNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 15TH, 1976
1. OPENING PRAYER:
2. :OOLL CALL :
3. PRESENTATIOO OF .MINUI'ES :
4. APPROVAL/CX>RRECI'ICN OF MINU'IES:
5. al'!SENT AGENDA:
(WA'IER DEPARI'MENT)
(WA'IER DEPARTMENT)
(FIRE DEPARTMENT)
(FIRE DEPAR'IMEN'T)
(POLICE DEPARIM:NT)
(STREET DEPARI'MENT)
(STREET DEPARI'MENT)
(STREET DEPARTMENT)
6. WA'IER DEPARTMENT:
7. SEWER DEPARTMENT:
8. FIRE DEPARTMENT:
9. POLICE DEPARI'.MENT:
lo. STREET rePARTMEJNT:
Regular City Council IVEeting,
December 18, 1975
Special City Council IVEeting,
December 22, 1975
Regular City Council IVEeting,
December 4, 1975
a. Cash Receipts & Disbursenents
b. Accounts Payable
c. M:lnthly Report
d. Annual Report for 19 75
e. M:lnthly Report
f. M:lnthly Report
g. Street Light Request/908-912
Nonna Court
h. Street Light Request/Quince
Hill Rd. & Knight Place
a. Reqllest to advertise for
bids & purchase a back-hoe
CITY COUNCIL OF JACKS<l'N.ILLE, ARKANSAS
AGENDA -REGlJIAR CITY COUJ.\JCIL MEETTI\JG
JANUARY 15'IH, 1976
11. SANITATICN r:EPARTMENT :
12 • PARKS & RECREATICN DEPARI'MENT:
13. PLANNING COMITSSICN :
14. GENERAL:
a. Replat of Tract "A",
Towering Oaks Subdivision,
Phase V.
b. Final Plat -overlook Subdivision I
(subject to escrowing funds
for sidewalks)
c. Final Plat, Fb}(Wood Subdivi-
sion, Phase V (subject to
city receiving either letter
or credit or bond to guaran-
tee street & stonn drainage)
d. Preliminary Plat, Woodbriar
Subdivision (with relocated
& requirements of sidewalks
at various locations within
Sub.)
e . Waiver for House oanstructed
on Lot #39 , Stage COach Vil-
lage, Phase III (building too
close to street)
a , Vandenbe.rg Intereseotlion Pre-
sentation (.Mr. Jim Barnett)
Ark. St. Hiwy. Dept.
b . Trailer ~urchase proposal
for Police Department.
c. Appropriation of additional
fmds for RR Crossing, LOop
Road.
d. Res. No. 164-76 , Noel Webb
Conmemoration
e. Parking at Police Dept.
CITY CPt.NCIL OF JACKSaNILLE I ARKANSAS
AGENM -REGULAR CITY CPt.NCIL 1'-EETING
JANUARY 15TH, 1976
14. GENERAL: (cont.)
15 • APPOIN'IM!NTS :
16. ANNOUNCEMENTS :
f. Ie:jUest to accept low bid-
liability Insurance for city
fleet.
g. Request for appropriation-
$5,000.00 for Jacksonville
Housing Authority (90-day Basis)
h. Ies. No. 165-76, WOrkmen's
c:x::1'CQ?. Insurance Plan (authority
for processing claim forms)
i. State of the City Report.
a. M:mday, 1/19/76, Robert E. Lee's
Birthday.
b. Ietirerrent of Bond-$100, 000 . 00
c. Gas line run out to West Water
Plant Advertise for bids for
line.
COUNCIL MEETING
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
JANUARY 15, 1976
7:30 p.m. to 9:10 p.m.
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, met Thursday,
January 15, 1976 at 7:30 p.m. in the Mun~cipal Building. The
meeting was called to order by Mayor Reid who also gave the
invocation.
On ROLL CALL the following members were present as their names
were called, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and
Honeycutt, 6 present, 0 absent; a quorum was declared. Others
present were Mayor Reid; City Clerk Avants; Ben Rice, City
Attorney; Ophelia Blasingame, Beautification Director; Bill Owens,
City Engineer; Tommy Bond, Consulting Engineer; Lloyd Bailey,
Purchasing Agent; Elmer Hines, Water Department Supervisor and
Annabelle Moore, Park and Recreation Director.
PRESENTATION OF THE MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of December 18, 1975
and the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting of December 22,
1975 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 December 4, 1975, were the next order of business. After no
corrections or additions were presented. Alderman Wilson moved,
seconded by Alderman Smith to approve the Minutes as written
and presented. All voted in the affirmative.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Re1d presented the following items for approval on the
CONSENT AGENDA:
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to approve for
payment the Current Accounts Payable in the sum of $19,747.54
for the Jacksonville Water and Sewer Department and to pay
$5,819.62 to Southern States from the Depreciation Fund for a
pump; and to accept and file the Cash Receipts and Disbursements
Report for the month of November 1975. ROLL CALL and the
following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson,
Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0
negative votes. Motion Carried.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to accept and file
the Fire Chief's Report for December 1975, reflecting 7 general
alarms and 25 still alarms with an estimated fire loss during
the month at $3,570.00. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye,
Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman,. Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt.
Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes.
Motion Carried.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to accept and file
the Fire Chief's Annual Report for 1975. ROLL CALL and the
following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson,
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JANUARY 15, 1976
Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and
0 negative votes. Motion Carried.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to accept and file
the Police Chief's monthly report for December 1975, reflecting
587 cases brought before the Municipal Court with total cash
from fines, forfeitures and other payments in the sum of
$19,427.96. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion
received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. Motion Carried.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to accept and
fiel the Street Department Report for the month of December 1975.
ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman,
Wilson, Smith, Elkins and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative
votes and 0 negative votes. Motion Carried.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to approve the
placements of a street light at 908-912 Norma Court and to accept
the billing. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion
received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. Motion Carried.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to approve the
placement of a street light located Quince Hill Road and
Knight Place and to accept the billing. ROLL CALL and the
following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson,
Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0
negative votes. Motion Carried.
GENERAL
Mayor Reid requested and was granted permission to deviate from
the order of the agenda to discuss the Vandenburg Intersection.
Bill Owens, City Engineer introduced Mr. Jim Barnett, representative
of the traffic division in the Arkansas State Highway Department.
Mr. Barnett stated a traffic study had been conducted on the
Vandernberge Interchange and Hwy. 67. He also mentioned the west
intersection is to be signalized in the near future so the study
was confined to the east intersection. The primary problem with
the east intersection is that too many streets intersect at the
same point. Mr. Barnett presented a proposed plan for this
intersection with the following points:
1) Highway 161 would be rerouted over the east frontage
road and Gregory St. as shown. The existing section
of Highway 161 from Vandenberg to Gregory St. would
be dropped for the State Highway System.
2) The existing on ramp at Gregory St. for northbound
traffic would be closed since the ramp is substandard
due to a lack of an acceleration lane. Less than 100
vehicles per day use this connection.
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JANUARY 15, 1976
3) Motorists desiring to go from Vandenberg to Loop
Road will be required to either use the frontage
road and Gregory St. or Madden Road. Some increase
in travel distance will probably result.
4) A review of the revised traffic movements indicate that
a traffic signal will not be required at the east
intersection. A signal could be installed in the
future should it be warranted by traffic volume.
There was some discussion pertaining to the uses of Loop Road
and the traffic in the Heritage Shopping Center. Several suggestions
were made concerning connection of Loop Road to the Vandenberg
Interchange. Mayor Reid recommended this plan be used to solve the
traffic problem in the area. It was the consensus of the council
to study this plan and contact Mr. Barnett for any explanation;
and Mayor Reid said this matter will be placed back on the agenda
for a RESOLUTION.
SEWER DEPARTMENT
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to authorize
the Mayor to advertise for bids and purchase a backhoe for the
Sewer Department with the bids being brought back to the Council
for acceptance before purchase. All voted in the affirmative.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
POLICE DEPARTMENT
STREET DEPARTMENT
SANITATION DEPARTMENT
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
PLANNING COMMISSION
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to accept the
Planning Commission's recommendation and accept replat of Tract
"A" Towering Oaks Subdivision, Phase. V. It was stated all the
streets are in and have been approved. All voted in the affirmative.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to accept the
Planning Commission's recommendation to accept the Final Plat
of Overlook Subdivision subject to escrow funds for sidewalks and
it was mentioned the streets have not been accepted in the
subdivision. All voted in the affirmative.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to accept the
Final Plat of Foxwood Subdivision, Phase V with the stipulation the
city receive a letter of credit or bond to guarantee street and
storm drainage completion. All voted in the affirmative.
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JANUARY 15, 1976
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to accept the
Planning Commission's recommendation for the Preliminary Plat
of Woodbriar Subdivision. There was question concerning the
possiblity land donated for a park in the are since the area has
aa large number of children. Alderman Elkins moved, to table the
approval, seconded by Alderman Lehman with the possibility land
would be donated to the city for a Park Facility. ROLL CALL
and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Elkins, Wilson, Lehman,
and Honeycutt and the following voted nay, Aldermen Hill and
Smith. Motion received 4 affirmative votes and 2 negative
votes. Motion Carried. It was mentioned by the representative
of the Subdivision that work had been planned to be started in the
subdivision the following week and the delay until next council
meeting would greatly inconvenience them. It was the consensus
of the council that the developers of the subdivision be contacted
in regard to donating land for a Park and that a poll be voted
after information concerning donating of the land had been
received.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to accept the
Planning Commission's recommendation to waiver a front set
back on Lot 39 Stagecoach Village Phase III to allow encroachment
of building placed to close to street. All voted in the
affirmative.
GENERAL
Mayo r Reid presented a proposal to purchase a used mobil office
for the Police Department for additional office space. The
trailer 10 x 50 to be purchased from Marshall Smith in the
amount of $3,000.00. There was question concerning the con-
dition of the trailer and so it was the consensus of the council
to inspect the facility and determine the purchase at a later
date.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Elkins to approve an
additional $1,800 for the railroad crossing on Loop Road. It was
stated $3,500 had been appropriated for this project with the
cost of. construction and materials the total project is $53,000.00.
All voted in the affirmative.
"A RESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL, JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS EXPRESSING
CONDOLENCES ON THE DEATH OF NOEL E. WEBB, FORMER CITY ALDERMAN;
CITY TREASURER; MEMBER OF POLICE PENSION BOARD" was presented.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to read the
RESOLUTION in its entirety. ROLL CALL and the following voted
aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and
Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative
votes. Motion Carried. Alderman Smith read the RESOLUTION.
Alderman Elkins moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to ACCEPT
AND APPROVE the RESOLUTION. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye,
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JANUARY 15, 1976
Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt.
Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes.
Motion Carried.
RESOLUTION NUMBER 1 6 4 - 7 6 APPROVED AND ADOPTED JANUARY 15, 1976.
Bill Owens, City Engineer presented a proposed parking plan for
the Police Departme nt. It was explained vehicles are parking
in business locati on by the department. Mr. Owens suggested extending
the existing parkin g lot to the existing f lowe r bed allowing
approximately 10 additional parking spaces. It was stated the
parking lot takes the beauty away from the l a ndscaping. It was
also suggested and the consensus of the co u n c il to authorize
Bill Owens to prepare parking plans for the area behind the building
and present them to the council at the next regular council
meeting.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to accept the
bid for liability insurance on the city fleet consisting of 64
units from Town and Country Insurance Agency in the amount of
$10,799.00 coverage to be effective 1/18/76 to 1/18/77 with
the United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co. All voted in the
affirmative.
Mr. Robert E. Boyd, Director of the Jacksonville Housing
Authority, presented a request for a loan of funds in the amount
of $5,000. He stated operating funds had beehapproved for the
Housing Authority but it would be approximately two months before
Section 8 would be deposited in the account. Alderman Hill
moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to approve the request for
a loan in the amount of $5,000 to be deposited to the Housing
Authority to be refunded when their funds become available. All
voted in the affirmative.
"A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE'S PURCHASING
AGENT TO PROCESS AND INITITATE CLAIM FORSM FOR PARTICIPATION IN
THE STATE OF ARKANSAS WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION INSURANCE PLAN."
was presented.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to read the
RESOLUTION. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson and Honeycutt. Motion received 5
affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. (Alderman Smith was out
of the room.} Motion Carried. Alderman Wilson read the
RESOLUTION in its entirety.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to approve and
adopt the RESOLUTION. ROLL CAL L and the following voted ay e,
Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman , Wilson and Honeycutt. Mo t ion
received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. (Alderman
Smith out of room.} Motion Carried.
RESOLUTION NUMBER 165-76 APPROVED AND ADOPTED JANUARY 15,1976.
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MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Reid stated the city employees will observe Robert E. Lee's
Birthday January 19, 1976. Mayor Reid announced there is
surplus in the fund to retire General Obligation Bonds in inverse
order. It was the consensus of the council to aubhorize the Mayor
to pay these bonds in inverse order in the sum of $100,000.00.
It was stated the West Water Plant needs 4500 feet of gas pipe.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to authorize
the Mayor to advertise for bids and purchase 4500 feet of gas
pipe at the approximate cost of $7,000 to be paid from the
construction fund. Motion approved by voice vote.
Mayor Reid presented copies of the State of the City Report for
projections for 1976 and projects of 1975.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the council on
motion of Alderman Wilson seconded by Alderman Lehman and by
consent of all members present the council adjourned until
the next regular council meeting to be held February 5, 1976.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
-st1a _:::=-==r ===-=---=-===-S, CITY CLERK
CITY COtNCIL OF JACRSCNVILLE, ARKAi~SAS
AGENDA -REGUlAR CITY COtNCIL MEETTI~G
FEBRUARY 5'IH , 19 76
1. OPENING PRAYER:
2. ROLL CALL :
3 . PRESENTATIOO OF MINUTES :
4. APPROVAL/CORREcriON OF MINUI'ES :
5 • cx:NSENT AGENDA:
(WATER DEPARlrMENT).
(POLICE DEPT.)
(POLICE DEPARI'MENT)
(POLICE DEPAR'IMENT)
(STREET IEPARI'MENT)
(FIRE DEPARI'.MENT)
(PARKS & REC. DEPARIMENT)
6 • WATER DEPARI'MEN'T:
7. SEWER DEPARTMENT:
8. FIRE DEP ART.MENT :
Special City Council .M=eting
Januru::y 13, 1976
Regular City Council .M=eting
Januru::y 15 , 19 76
Special City Council .M=eting
Januacy 27, 1976
Regular City Council .M=eting
December 18, 19 75
Special City Council Meeting
December 22, 1975
a. OUtside City Limit Tie-on
req. : I)Nayne Prince , Mimosa'
Lane (Military Rd. Area)
b. Acceptance of Bid for Unifonns
Police & Fire Depts.
c. JYbnthly Report
d. Quarterly Report
e. Req. for Street Light/Corner
of Shannon Dr. & McCain Blvd.
f. JYbnthly Report
g. Annual Report
a. Water & Sewer Dept. Audit
a. Bid Acceptance for back-hoe
a. Req. to adv. for Bids/Pickup Trk
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
CITY COlNCIL OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
ACENDA -REGUlAR CITY COLNCIL .f'.£ETING
FEBRUARY S'IH, 1976
POLICE DEPARIMENT: a. Parking lot Proposal for
P.D.
b. Req. to adv. for bids/ 6 Police
Units
STREET DEPARI'MENT: a. Req. to adv. for bids/Mbsguito
O:mtrol Pickup Truck, plus
equipment.
b. Vandenberg Intersection Proposal
East side Res. No. 167-76
c. Req. to adv. for bids/North Firs
Street Project
d. Proposal: Madden & Linda Lane
e. Repair of dozer
SANITATION DEPARI'MENT:
PARKS & REC. DEPARI'MENT:
PLAi.'mii\IG COM-USSION : a. Ord. No. 369 ; Rezoning of
Property
GENERAL: a. Proposal for Board of Adjusbnent
b. Ord. No. 370; A.P. &L. Asses:rrent
c. Metroplan & C.A.P .D. D. DUes
d. Req. for purchase of mobil
radio out of Revenue Sharing
Funds $906.57
e. Discussion : Change Order on
Beautification Building
f. Discussion : Gas Line for West
Water Plant
g. Discussion : Trailer or rental
office space.
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CITY OJlNCIL OF JAO<SCNVIILE, ARKANSAS
AGENDA -REGULAR CITY COlNCIL .r.m!TlliG
FEBRU\RY 5'IH, 1976
15. APPOlliTMENTS :
16. ANNOUN'CEMENTS :
a, Mrs. Jean M:>lder/M.micipal
court Clerk
a. Public Hearings ; 2nd year
funding involving Coomw1i ty
Development Block Grant (H .u .D.)
Feb. 10, 1976 & Feb. 11, 1976
at City Hall; 7:30p.m.
b. Holiday a:>servance : George
Washington's Birthday (Feb. 16
1976)
c. Results of Polled Vote:
Woodbriar Subdivision, Pre-
li.mina.J:y Plat, with no park
property: Vote : 4 ayes ,
2 nays
d. Two funerals were announced:
Mr. 'Iharpson on Feb. 6 , 19 76 ,
and Mr. Paul Excell Feb • 7,
1976.
e. Fire District Map was presented
(Resolution for next agenda)
f. Fadio M:>ni tor Booklet was pre-
sented by Chief of Police
Robinson.
COUNCIL MEETING
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
FEBRUARY 5, 1976
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, met Thursday, February
15, 1976 at 7:30p.m. in the Municipal Building. The meeting
was called to order by Mayor Reid who also gave the invocation;
followed by the recitation of the "Pledge of Allegiance."
On ROLL CALL the following members were present as their names were
called, Aldermen: Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt, 5
present, 1 absent; a quorum was declared. Alderman Hill was present
later in the meeting. Others present were Mayor James Reid;
City Clerk Floy Avants; Bill Owens, City Engineer; Jerrel Fielder,
Consulting Engineer; Ophelia Blasingame, Beautification Director;
Lloyd Bailey, Purchasing Agent; Bobby Brewer, Sewer Supervisor;
Al Garvin, Street Supervisor; Chief Wayman Schmitt of the Fire
Department; Leon Sorrells, Probation Officer; Chief Tommy Robinson
of the Police Department and Annabelle Moore, Park and Recreation
birector.
PRESENTATION OF THE MINUTES
The Minutes of the Special Meetings of January 13, 1976 and January
27, 1976 and the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of January
15, 1976 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 December 18, 1975 and the Minutes of the Special Meeting of
December 22, 1975 were the next order of business. After no
corrections or additions were presented. Alderman Honeycutt moved,
seconded by Alderman Smith to approve the Minutes as written and
presented. All voted in the affirmative.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Reid presented the following items for approval on the
CONSENT AGENDA:
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to approve an
outside-the-city water connection request from Dwayne Prince for
a trailer located on Mimosa Lane of Military Road, Rt. 1 Box 68-E.
ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Elkins, Lehman,
Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 5 affirmative votes
and 0 negative votes. Motion Carried.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to accept the
bid from Farrior's for uniforms for the Police and Fire Departmen~s.
I .t was stated only one bid was received for this item. ROLL CALL
and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Elkins, Lehman, Wilson,
Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0
negative votes. Motion Carried.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to accept and
file the Police Chief's monthly report for January 1976, reflecting
790 cases brought before the Municipal Court with total cash from
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FEBRUARY 5, 1976
fines, forfeitures and other payments in the sum of $19,918.17.
ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Elkins, Lehman,
Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 5 affirmative
votes and 0 negative votes. Motion Carried.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to accept and
file the Investigation's Department Fourth Quarter Report for
1975. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Elkins,
Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 5 affirmative
votes and 0 negative votes. Motion Carried.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to approve the
request for street light to be placed on the corner of Shannon
Dr. and McCain Blvd. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye,
Aldermen: Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion
Carried.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to accept and
file the Fire Chief's Report for January 1976, reflecting 12
general alarms and 35 still alarms with an estimated fire loss
during the month at $3,900.00. ROLL CALL and the following voted
aye, Aldermen: Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion
Carried.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to accept and to
file the Annual Report for the Park and Recreation Department
for 1975. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received
5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. Motion Carried.
GENERAL
Mayo r Re id requested and was granted permission to deviate from
the order of the agenda to discuss the gas line for the West
Water Plant. Jerrel Fielder of Bond Consulting Engineers
presented a change order for the project. He stated the gas
line is presently constructed to the school and stated the con-
tractor will furnish the gas line at 55~¢ per sq. ft. and
Arkansas Louisiana Gas Co ~. and city labor will lay the line.
It was stated approximately 4500 ft. of PVC pipe is needed to
lay this line at the approximate cost of $2,497.50. Mr. Fielder
reported two pre cast beams were constructed in the former
building in which the forms were overlayed and the structures
were chipped to regain the original forms. It was proposed two
precast concrete signs be purchased denoting the plant to hide
the chipping at a approximate cost of $1,880.00. It was also
suggested the beams be covered with mortar to smooth over and
blend at a approximate cost of $500.00. It was the consensus
of the council to use mortar on the beams. Alderman Smith
moved, seconded by Alderman Elkins to accept the change order
as :stated above for the gas line to the West Water Plant.
All voted in the affirmative.
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WATER DEPARTMENT
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FEBRUARY 5, 1976
Fraizer Rogers and Lynn Hefner of Brown, Rogers and Brietz Certified
Public Accountants presented the Audit Report for the Jacksonville
Water and Sewer Departments for the year ending November 30,
1975. Mr. Rogers explained the contents of the report and pointed
the important items to the council. Mr. Rogers also apologized for
the delay in delivering the report to the council. Alderman
Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to accept and file the
Audit Report for the Jacksonville Water & Sewer Department for the
year ending November 30, 1975 as presented by Brown, Rogers and
Brietz Certified Public Accountants. All voted in the affirmative.
SEWER DEPARTMENT
Mayor Reid stated bids for the purchase of a backhoe were opened
and the following bids were presented:
CONMARK INC.
CARL BAILEY CO.
JOHN DEERE
INTERNATIONAL
HARVESTER
$17,995.00
$17,414.83
It was stated 3 additional bids were received from Moody Equipment
co.; R.A. Young and Mid-State Tractor Co. and that the bids did
not meet specifications. Several salesmen from these companies
were present at the meeting and stated it was their opinion
specifications for tractors should be written in more precise
details. After considerable discussion on this matter, Alderman
Elkins moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to accept the bid from
CONMARK INC. in the amount of $17,995.00. It was stated this is
the high bid and it was accepted for the following reasons:
1) The city presently owns two backhoes that are 410
John Deere's, which allows exchange of expensive
parts and equipment.
2) Familiarity of machines to several different operators
for safer and more efficient operation.
3) Proven performance and service of identical equipment
now in the city's inventory.
Motion approved by voice vote.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to authorize
the Mayor to advertise for bids for. a pickup truck for the Fire
Department for Captain Smart to enable him to make inspections.
All voted in the affirmative.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Mayor Reid stated a parking lot plan was not prepared for the
meeting and stated signs had been erected in the business area
denoting that was business parking only.
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FEBRUARY 5, 1976
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to authorize
the Mayor to advertise for 6 police units according to
specifications. All voted in the affirmative.
STREET DEPARTMENT
Alderman Elkins moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to authorize
the Mayor to advertise for bids for an additional mosquito
control pick up truck and also advertise for mosquito control
equipment. All voted in the affirmative.
"A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE
AN AGREEMENT WITH THE ARKANSAS HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT IN CONNECTION
WITH EXISTING PLANS FOR THE VANDENBURG INTERSECTION WHICH WILL
TRANSFER THE RIGHT OF WAY FOR GREGORY STREET FROM U.S. HIGHWAY
167 AND 67 TO ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY 161 AND WILL ACCEPT FOR
MAINTENANCE THE PORTION OF ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY 161 FROM
GREGORY STREET TO VANDENBURG INTERSECTION AND TO CLOSE EXISTING
ON RAMP AT GREGORY STREET FOR NORTHBOUND TRAFFIC, DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES." was presented.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to read the
RESOLUTION. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion
received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. Motion
Carried. Alderman Smith read the RESOLUTION.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to accept and
approve the RESOLUTION. ROLL CALL and the following voted
aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt.
Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes.
Motion Carried.
RESOLUTION APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 1 6 7 -7 6 THIS
5TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 1976.
Alderman Elkins moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to authorize
the Mayor to advertise for bids for the North First Street
Project. It was stated there will be approximately 1 foot
overlay on each side of the road and an additional 2 inch
surface packed to 1~ inches. All voted in the affirmative.
Bill Owens, City Engineer stated Madden Road is two lanes from
the Highway to the corner of Linda Lane. Directly across from the
two additional lanes is a drainage ditch. It was suggested this
ditch be enclosed with approximately 30 feet of concrete tile.
It was stated the city will lay the pipe and a contractor will
curb and gutter. Mr. Owens stated this will allow a wider
lane cross over. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman
Smith to accept the proposal and authorize the Mayor to
advertise for bids for curb and gutter. All voted in the affirmative.
Alderman Elkins moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to authorize the
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FEBRUARY 5, 1976
Mayor to advertise for bids to repair the small dozer in the
Street Department. All voted in the affirmative.
SANITATION DEPARTMENT
PARKS AND RECREATION
PLANNING COMMISSION
11 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.11 was introduced.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the
Ordinance be palced on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the
following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson
and Honeycutt. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 neg-
ative votes. Motion Carried. Alderman Smith out of the room.
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, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson,
and Honeycutt. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 neg-
ative votes. Motion Carried. 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, Elkins,
Lehman, Wilson and Honeycutt. Motion received 5 affirmative
votes and 0 negative votes; whereupon Mayor Reid 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 FlNAL
READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson and Honeycutt. Motion received
5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes whereupon Mayor
Reid 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, Elkins, Lehman, 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
followigg voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehamn, Wilson and
Honeycutt. Motion Carried.
ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED
3 6 9 THIS 5TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 1976.
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FEBRUARY 5, 1976
GENERAL
Mayor Reid presented the following names for approval for the
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
Jerrel Fielder
17 Ross Circle
Mike Wilkinson
209 Foxwood
Willis G. Howard, Jr.
1809 No. James
3 year term
2 year term
1 year term
He also recommended Jerrel Fielder be appointed as chairman of
the Board. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman
to accept the Mayor's recommendations to the Board of adjustment.
All voted in the affirmative.
"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 THEREOF; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES." was
introduced.
Alderman Honeycutt moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that the
Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the
following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson,
Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and
0 negative votes. Motion Carried. Ordinance read for
FIRST TIME by Alderman Elkins.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that the
Ordinance be accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the
following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Wilson, Smith
and Honeycutt. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0
negative votes. Motion Carried. Alderman Lehman was out of the
room. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to suspend
the reules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL
CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins,
Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt Motion received 5 affirmative votes
and 0 negative votes; whereupon Mayor Reid 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, Elkins, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received
5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes; whereupon Mayor Reid
read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME.
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FEBRUARY 5, 1976
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt that the
Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following
voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt.
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, Elkins, Wilson, Smith and
Honeycutt. Motion Carried.
ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED
3 7 0 THIS 5th DAY OF FEBRUARY 1976.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to approve the
payment due to the Central Arkansas Planning and Development
District Inc. in the amount of $1,414.00 and dues to Metroplan
in the amount of $6,703.00. All voted in the affirmative.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to authorize
the Mayor to advertise for bids and purchase a mobil radio unit
for his vehicle at the approximate cost of $900.00 to be
appropriated from REVENQE SHARING FUNDS. All voted in the affirmative.
Bill Owens, presented a change order for the Beautification
Building in the amount of $570.00 for (l) 10 gallon electric
water heater and (1) 50,000 BTU Unit Heater with gas pipe.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to accept the
Change order from Morgan Steel in the amount of $570.00.
All voted in the affirmative.
Mayor Reid there are available two trailers for purchase or
office rent for the Police Department, Municipal Court Personell.
He recommended the trailer be purchased or office space be rented.
After discussion, Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson
to rent office space. All voted in the affirmative.
APPOINTMENTS
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to accept the
appointment of Mrs. Jean Molder as Municipal Court Reporter
effective February 1, 1976. All voted in the affirmative.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Reid stated Public Heargins will be held for the 2nd year
funding involving Community Development Block Grant (HUD)
February 10, 1976 and February ll, 1976 at City Hall at 7;30 p.m.
Mayor Reid also announced the city employees will be observing
George Washington's Birthday February 16, 1976.
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FEBRUARY 5, 1976
Mayor Reid presented results of polled vote for the acceptance
Woodbriar Subdivision Preliminary Plat with no park property
in which the vote was 4 ayes and 2 nays. Aldermen: Elkins
and Lehman Voted nay, Motion Carried. Woodbriar Subdivision
was accepted ·.
ADJOURNEMENT
There being no further business to come before the council
on motion of Alderman Smith and seconded by Alderman Elkins and
by consent of all members present the council adjourned until
the next regular council meeting to be held February 19, 1976.
All voted in the affirmative.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
CITY O:JCNCIL OF JlCKSOOVILLE, ARKANSAS
AGENDA -REGULAR CITY COUNCIL .MEETJNG
FEBRLARY 19'IH, 1976
1. OPENn\JG PRAYER:
2 • OOLL CALL:
3. PRESENTATION OF MINU'IES :
4. APPOOVAL/CX>RRECTIOO" OF MINUIES :
5. COO"SENT AGENDA:
(WATER DEPARTMENT)
(WATER DEPARTMEi.\IT)
(STRBET DEPARI'MENT)
(STREET DEPARTMENT)
6. WATER DEPARTMENT
7. SEWER DEPARrMENT:
Regular City Council Meeting-
February 5 , 19 76
Special Ctiy Council Meeting-
January 13 , 19 76
Regular City Cooocil Meeting-
January 15, 1976
Special City Cooocil Meeting-
January 27, 1976
a. Cash Receipts & Disbursements
b. Accounts Payable
c. Street Light Req.: Behind
108-106 Pulaski St.
d . M:>nthly Report
a . Req. to Advertise for Bids : 2
pickup trucks
b. Ord. No. 371; Water Rate Amend-I
ment Proposal
c. Req. to Advertise for bids : 2
paint water tanks
d. Water & Sewer Lines along
Bailey & T.P. White Drive
e. Water & Sewer Dept. Audit
Statement: $5,800.00
CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSOOVILLE, ARKANSAS
AGENDA -REGULAR CITY o::>UNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 19TH, 1976
8. FIRE DEPARTMENT:
9. STREET DEPARTMENT:
10. POLICE DEPARI'MENT:
11. SAi.'UTATICN DEPARTMENT:
12. PARKS & REC. DEPARI'MENT:
13. PLA'INING o::>MMISSICN:
14. GENERAL:
15. APPOINT.f\ENTS :
16. ANNOUNCEMENTS :
a. Award of Certificates/Fire-
fighter, First Class & Pre-
sentation of captain's Badge/
Johnny Bradley
b. Fire District .M:l.p Presentation
a. Bid/Pickup TrUck
a. Req. Allocation/ Jacksonville
Elderly Activities Program.
$10,000.00
b . Req. Allocation/Pathfinder's
School Inc. $2,000.00
c. Res. No. 168-76; Corrmunity Dev.
Block Grant Pre/App.
d. Aerial Photo of Jacksonville-
$1,375.00
e . Ord. No. 372; Privilege Tax for
Instructors.
a. I.Dnoke Water Situation
b. Resignation/Street Supt.,
Al Garvin
a. Blue Cross Blue Shield Insur-
ance/Ben Kelly
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CURRENT ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
February 1976
Allied Arkansas Bearing Co.
Arkansas Paper Co. ( PD )
6.18
122.83
Binswanger Glass Co.
Briggs-Weaver
Capitol Chemical
City Lumber
Carl Conley (Gazette)
Crain Sales Co.
Friendly Auto Parts
Goodsell Welding
Hamilton's Garage
Holman/Pyle
Jack Conrade Co.
Jacksonville Marine
Jacksonville Starter & Gen.
Kelly Anne Florist
Magic Mart
McKesson Chemical ( PD )
Oxford Chemical
Parkin Printing
Pitney Bowes
Reynolds Rubber Stamp Co.
Rockwell International (PD)
Southern States
Town & Country Insurance
Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Walkers Radiator Ser.
Witcher Electric
27.04
346.23
193.50
978.43
7.90
130.40
196.26
51.41
61.82
72.00
49.50
13.29
36.60
12.36
2.97
184.06
477.52
494.40
20.60
24.62
217.59
14.90
2,076.00
108.25
5.15
477.48
Arkansas Meter
B-G Communications,
Bowles & Edens Co.
Pack Office Machines
Cemco, Inc.
Inc.
Clark Hydraulic
Construction Machinery
Donne! Office Supply
Gary's Florist
Ivy Hall Garage
Hollis & Co.,
IBM
Jacksonville Auto Parts
Jacksonville Gas & Plbg.
James Bros.
Love's Rental Ser.
McKesson Chemical Co.
Modern Chemical
D. Parker Locksmith
Petty Cash
Parkin Printing
Roc-Arc Water Co.
Safeway Stores
( PD )
( PD )
Toney's Lawnmower Ser.
Vaughan Tire1
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (PD)
Waterworks Supply
Wright Cabinet Shop
734.31
38.94
2,009.53
42.71
150.00
286.55
1,647.73
81.31
49.45
325.49
9.48
160.68
26.43
228.92
436.36
53.00
2,374.15
249.00
14.94
145.46
154.50
35.50
89.87
3.60
140.54
33.04
186.88
80.00
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS
BILLS PAID
DISBURSEMENTS TO PAY
16,197.66
857.48
15 '340 .18
COUNCIL MEETING
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
FEBRUARY 19, 1976
7:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, met Thursday, February
19, 1976, at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building. The meeting was
called to order by Mayor Reid who also gave the invocation; followed
by the recitation of the "Pledge of Allegiance."
On ROLL CALL the following members were present as their names
were called, Aldermen: Elkins, Lehman, Wilson and Smith, 4 present,
2 absent; a quorum was declared. Aldermen Hill and Honeycutt were
absent; later Alderman Hill was present. Others present were
Mayor Reid; in the place of Floy Avants, City Clerk, Mary Rutledge,
Clerk recorded the Minutes; Ben Rice, City Attorney; Bill Owens,
City Engineer; Ophelia Blasingame, Beautification Director; Jerrel
Fielder, Consulting Engineer; Gerald Hamm, Sanitation Supervisor
and Annabelle Moore, Park and Recreation Director.
PRESENTATION OF THE MINUTES
The Minutes o f the Regular Meeting of February 5, 1976 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
o 'f January .15, 1976 and the Minutes of the Special Meeting of
January 13, 1976 and January 27, 1976 were the next order of
business. After no corrections or additions were presented,
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to approve the
Minutes as written and presented. All voted in the affirmative.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Reid presented the following items for approval on the
CONSENT AGENDA:
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to approve for
payment the Current Accounts Payable in the sum of $15,340.18
for the Jacksonville Water and Sewer Department and to accept
and file the Cash Receipts and Disbursements Report for the Month
of January 1976. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Elkins, Lehman, Wilson and Smith. Motion received 4 affirmative
votes and 0 negative votes. Motion Carried.
Alderman Lehman moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to table the
request for a street light to be placed behine 108-106 Pulaski St.
for further details on the locations. All voted in the affirmative.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to accept and
file the Street Department's monthly report for January 1976.
ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Elkins, Lehman,
Wilson and Smith. Motion received 4 affirmative votes and 0
negative votes. Motion Carried.
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WATER DEPARTMENT
Mayor Reid requested permission to advertise for bids for the
purchase of two (2) pick-up trucks for the Water Department.
He stated one of the new truck will replace a old truck which
willb~old at the city auction. Alderman Elkins moved, seconded
by Alderman Wilson to authorize the Mayor to advertise for bids
for the purchase of two (2) pick-up trucks for the Water Department.
All voted in the affirmative.
Mayor Reid stated on August 21, 1975 Ordinance #350 was approved
and adopted in which water and sewer raib.es· were set to become '
effective December 1, 1975. He also mentioned since then it
came to his attention that rates for the service increased
apartment building, mobile home park and office building approximately
300%. Mayor Reid reported several meetings have been conducted
with the owners of the above mentioned premises and as a result of
the meeting a change to the ordinance that will change the rate
structure for these owners was prepared. This change will allow
bulk rate for water and the sewer charge of $2.25 per unit will
not change; but will allow billing at an average of 85% of
total units for occupancy rates. Ben Rice, City Attorney stated
approximately $25,000 would be lost by the city as a result of
this proposal per year. He also stated there is a possibility
that the City will lose additional substantial revenue if Marco
and or Transvaal Chemical Company should develop their own waste
treatment facilities. Alderman Smith also mentioned the decrease
in income and stated if the rates decrease now an increase will
appear in the future.
ORDINANCE NUMBER 371: "AN ORDINANCE FIXING RATES FOR SERVICES
FURNISHED BY THE WATER DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE,
ARKANSAS, PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY. " was introduced.
Alderman Smith moved, to place the Ordinance on FIRST READING.
Due to a lack of a second the motion to place the Ordinance on
FIRST READING died.
Alderman Wilson mentioned the Water Company suggested the Water
Company become the authority of a Water Commission in which the
commission could authorize studies for such increases properly. He
stated the proposals would still appear before the council.
Alderman Wilson and Alderman Hill mentioned Ordinance #350 was
vague as to the full effect of increases in certain areas.
After considerable discussion on the matter it was the consensus
of the council to set up meeting to discuss the Ordinance.
Joe Phillips, representative and speaker of ACORN was present at
the meeting and requested he be placed on the City Council Meeting
of March 4, 1976. He stated the group he represents are concerned
about the water rates charged to outside the city customers. He
explained the rates are double with the increase and would like
them to be reconsidered.
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FEBRUARY 19, 1976
Mayor Reid requested Mr. Phillips contact his office and set up
a time to meet with the committee and discuss the water rates
for apartment building, mobile home parks, office buildings and
outside the city customers.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to authorize
the Mayor to advertise for bids to paint the water tanks
located on Redmond Road and Marshall Road. All voted in the
affirmative.
Mayor Reid presented a proposal for the water and sewer line
to be constructed along Bailey and T. P. White Drive at the
approximate cost of $18,000 to $20,000 to run both lines.
Alderman Wilson suggested the city pay the difference of a 6"
line and a 8" line. It was suggested the city pay 50% of the
cost to run the line. After considerable discussion on the
matter, Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to
authorize the Mayor to advertise for bids for this project
and enter into the contract with Mr. Gwatney owner of the property
agreeing that the city pay 50% of the construction costs.
It was stated 8" PVC pipe will be installed for these systems.
ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill~ Lehman
and Smith and the following voted nay Aldermen Elkins and Wilson.
Motion received 3 affirmative votes an~ 2 negative votes. Motion
Carried.
Mayor Reid presented the Audit Statement from Brown, Roger and
Brietz in the amount of $5,800.00 for the audit performed for
the Jacksonville Water and Sewer Department for the year ending
November 30, 1976. The amount of last year's statement was
questioned. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Elkins
to table payment of the statement until the next council meeting.
All voted in the affirmative.
Bill Owens, City Engineer mentioned the plans for the project
discussed concerning the water and sewer lines for Bailey and
T.P. White Drive have been prepared by Bond Consulting Engineers
at the approximate cost of $250.00. He requested the plans be
purchased. It was suggested Mr. Gwatney be questioned about
purchasing the plans for the project before the city take any
action.
SEWER DEPARTMENT
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Mayor Reid presented certificates for firefighter first class to
Frank Ainsworth, Tommy Ellis, Sam Bostic, Ricky Davis and : ·Bobby
Laws. Mayor Reid also presented Captain bars to Johnny Bradley.
Mayor Reid stated the Fire District Map is in his office and if
there are any changes contact him. He also stated the Ordinance
to accept the F1re District Region will be presented at the
next council meeting.
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FEBRUARY 19, 1976
POLICE DEPARTMENT
STREET DEPARTMENT
Mayor Reid stated bids for the purchase of a pick-up truck for
the Street Department were opened; and the following bids were
received:
ACLIN FORD CO. INC.
RAY DODGE INC.
$3,929.28
$4,073.88
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to except the
low bid from Aclin Ford Co. Inc. in the amount of $3,929.28. All
voted in the affirmative.
SANITATION DEPARTMENT
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
PLANNING COMMISSION
GENERAL
Mayor Reid presented a request for funds from the Jacksonville
Elderly Activities in the amount of $10,000.00. The request
stated the money will be match money for Title XX contract with
Social Services. It was also mentioned the Elderly Activities
Program receives money from United Way to use as match money.
Mayor Reid stated $10,000 was appropriated in the Revenue Sharing
Funds for this Activity. Alderman Smith moved, seconded by
Alderman Hill to transferr $10,000 from REVENUE SHARING FUNDS
to the Jacksonville Elderly Activities Board. All voted in the
affirmative.
Mayor Reid presented a request for funds from the Pathfinder
School in the amount of $2,000.00. These funds will be used
for miscellaneous expenses. It was questioned if this will be
a annual donation. After considerable discussion pertaining to
the the donations and there legality. Alderman Elkins moved,
seconded by Alderman Smith to transferr $2,000 from REVENUE SHARING
FUNDS to the Pathfinder School. ROLL CALL and the following voted
aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman and Smith and the following
voted nay Alderman Wilson. Motion received 4 affirmative votes
and 1 negative vote. Motion Carried.
"A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DISCRETIONARY FUND APPLICATION UNDER
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS."
was introduced. It was explained the resolution is setting up
second year funding for the Community Development Block Grant.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Elkins to read the
RESOLUTION in its entirety. ROLL CALL and the following voted
aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson and Smith. Motlun
received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. Motion Carried.
Alderman Wilson read the RESOLUTION.
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FEBRUARY 19, 1976
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to accept and approve
the RESOLUTION. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Hill, Lehman, Elkins, Wilson and Smith. Motion received 5 affirmative
votes and 0 negative votes. Motion Carried.
Bill Owens requested he be authorized to have an aerial photo
of Jacksonville be made. He stated the aerial photo now used are
out of date. He stated the photo will be used for future planning
and for a topo map. The approximate cost of the photo is $1,375.00.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to authorize
bids be taken under $1,500.00. All voted in the affirmative.
"AN ORDINANCE SPECIFYING A PRIVILEGE TAX FOR INSTRUCTORS AND
PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO." was introduced.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Elkins that the
Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the
following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson and
Smith. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes
motion approved. Ordinance read for FIRST TIME by Alderman
Elkins.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that the
r Ordinance be accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the
following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson and
Smith. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes.
Motion Carried. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to suspend the
rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL
and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman,
Wilson and Smith. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0
negative votes; whereupon Mayor Reid read the Ordinance for
SECOND TIME.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Elkins to further
suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL
READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill,
Elkins, Lehman, Wilson and Smith. Motion received 5 affirmative
votes and 0 negative votes; whereupon Mayor Reid read the
Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL TIME.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the
Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following
voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson and Smith.
Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. Motion
Carried.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the
EMERGENCY CLAUSE BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the
following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson and
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Smith. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes.
Motion Carried.
ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED
3 7 2 THIS DAY OF FEBRUARY 19, 1976.
of the above ordinance
Ben Rice, City Attorney stated, the legislative intent/is designed
to tax only people who are engaged in instructing other people for
profit.
APPOINTMENTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Reid reported approximately 130 residents in Lonoke County
have requested water connections in the area where the suit
against the city was filed. He stated there will be a meeting
Monday, February 23, 1976 at 7:00 p.m. at the Concord Methodist
Church to discuss the project.
Mayor Reid presented a resignation from Street Department Supervisor
Al Garvin effective February 25, 1976 and stated his successor
will be Robert Martin.
Mayor Reid also mentioned after the council meeting there will
be a discussion on Blue Cross/Blue Shield insurance policy for
the City Employees.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the council on
motion of Alderman Wilson seconded by Alderman Smith and by consent
of all members present the council adjourned until the next regular
council meeting to be held March 4, 1976 in the Council Chambers.
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CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSOOVIILE, ARKAJ.\ISAS
AGENDA -REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 4, 1976
1. OPENTI\IG PFAYER:
2 • ROLL CALL:
3. PRESEN'TATION OF MINUIES :
4. APPROVAL/C:ORRECTI0.'\1 OF MINUIES :
5. CCNSENT AGENDA:
(WATER DEPARTMENT)
(FIRE DEPARTMENT)
6. WATER DEPARI'MENT:
7. SEWER DEPARTMENT:
8. FIRE DEPARIMENT:
9 • POLICE DEPARI'MENT:
lo. STREET DEPARIMENT:
11. SAL'JITATION DEPARIMENT:
12. PARKS & REC. DEPARIMENT:
Regular Ctiy Council Meeting-
February 19, 1976
Regular Ctiy Council ~eting
Februa:ry 5 , 19 76
a. Req./Outside City Limit
Tie-on: Dick Jeter Assn. Sally
Slant
b. .Monthly Report
a. Purchase by citizen/Old Well Sit
on Milita:ry Road
a. Req. to adv. for bids/AFB Flow
~ter Replacement, (Approx.
$3,000)
b. Reg. to replace Pump at West
Sewer Plant
a. Req. to accept low bid/Pickup
truck
b. Ord. No. 373; Fire District
Region; Rules & Regulations
a. Req. to accept low bid/6 police
units
b. Parking Problem/Police Dept.
a. Req. to accept low bid/North
First Street Project
a. Res. No. 169-76; Paul Excell
(In Cl:>rmnemoration)
b. Proposed Revisions/Excell Park
CITY CX>l.NCIL OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
AGENDA -REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 4, 1976
13. PLANNING (J)MM[SSION :
14 • GENERAL :
15 • .APPOINTIV.IEN'IS :
16 • ANNOU'ICEMENTS :
a. Ord. No. 374; Subdivision
Regulation Amendment
a. Auditor's Statement: Lloyd,
Haigh, Brock, Ltd., ($3 ,000)
General Audit Progress Billing
b . Auditor's Statement: Brown,
Rogers & Brietz ($5,800) Water
& Sewer Dept. Audit for 1975
c. Req. Investrrent/Boy 's Club
($5 ,000)
d. Workmen's Corrpensation Statement
Req. for Payment ($1,898) Dec/75
e. Discussion : .M:lintenance Build-
ing COnstruction Proposal
f. Req. pennission to Employ Photo-1
grarnnetric Engineers
g . Fate Increase/Cable TV
a . Res. No. 170-76; Jacksonville
Housing Authority
b . Civil Service Conmission-
William BrcM!l
c. Civil Service COnmission-Frank
Newsham
a. Trip to Washington, D.C., March
14, 1976 thru March 16,1976:
(Municipal League sponsorship)
b. Public Hearing/Water Rates/
Mlrch 11, 1976 here at City Hall
7:30p.m.
c . Jacksonville Housing Authority
Repayment of 90-day I.oan/$5 ,000
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AGENDA-REGULAR CITY O)UNCIL MEETING
MAro:I 4 , 19 76
16. AL\JNOONCEMENTS: (oont.) d. .Architectural Fees/ Jacksonville.
AnJOURN~:
Public Health Center: Approx.
$5,000 outlay Plans & Specifica-
tions for Tan Gray
COUNCIL MEETING
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
MARCH 4, 1976
7:30p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, met Thursday,
March 4, 1976, at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building. The meeting
was called to order by Mayor Reid who also gave the invocation;
followed by the recitation of the "Pledge of Allegiance."
On ROLL CALL the following members were present as their names
were called, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and
Honeycutt, 6 present, 0 absent; a quorum was declared. Others
present were Mayor Reid; in the place of City Clerk Avants, Mary
Rutledge, Clerk recorded the minutes; Ben Rice, City Attorney;
Bill Owens, City Engineer;, Lloyd Bailey, Purchasing Agent;
OpheLia Blasingame, Beautification Director; Bob Martin, Street
Department Supervisor; Bobby Brewer, Sewer Department Supervisor;
Chief Wayman Schmitt of the Fire Department; Tommy Bond, Consulting
Engineer; Annabelle Moore, Park and Recreation Director and
Chief Tommy Robinson of the Police Department.
PRESENTATION OF THE MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 19, 1976 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 February 5, 1976 were the next order of business. After
no corrections or additions were presented. 'Alderman Honeycutt
moved, seconded by Alderman Elkins to approve the Minutes as
written and presented. All voted in the affirmative.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Reid presented the following items for approval on the
CONSENT AGENDA:
Alderman Elkins moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to accept the
outside-the-city water connection request from the Valentine Dick-
Jeter Water Users Association for Sally Slant located at Rt. 1
Box 477C. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill,
Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 6
affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. Motion Carried.
Alderman Elkins moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to accept and
file the Fire Chief's Report for February 1976, reflecting 7 general
alarms and 25 still alarms with an estimated fire loss during
the month at $2,000.00. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye,
Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion
received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. Motion Carried.
WATER DEPARTMENT
Mayor Reid mentioned that Mr. Wilkerson, owner of the property
lbcated next to the old well site property had requested to
purchase the well site property from the city. It was stated the
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well site property is located on Military Road and it was the
only well site north of Military Road. Mr. Hines reported the
well site was tested and it was found that due to the quality of
the water and the location the city elected to abandon the site
and pull all test pipe from the site. It was also mentioned
the city purchased the property previously in the amount of $500.00.
After considerable discussion on the matter, Alderman Elkins
moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to reject the request and the
city continue to purchase the property for future use. All
voted in the affirmative.
SEWER DEPARTMENT
Bobby Brewer, Sewer Supervisor, requested authorization to purchase
a flow meter for the Little Rock Air Force Base. He stated the
present meter has been repaired approximately 6 times at $250.00
each repair. It was also stated the approximate cost of the meter
is $3,000 and it was set up in the budget. Alderman Wilson moved
seconded by Alderman Smith to authorize the Mayor to advertise for
bids for a flow meter for the Air Force Base. All voted in the
affirmative.
Bobby Brewer, Sewer Supervisor requested replacement of the pump
at the West Sewerage Treatment Plant. He recommended a larger pump
be installed to take care of the flow during a heavy rainfall.
He stated the present pump has been reconditioned several times.
The approximate cost of the pump to install and replace all pipes
and valves is $5,200.00. It was also mentioned the delivery date
average 18 weeks. The pump would be purchased from the Depreciation
Fund. Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to authorize
the Mayor to advertise for bids for the West Sewerage Treatment Plant.
All voted in the affirmative.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Ma yo r Re id p re sented bids for the purchase of a pick-up truck
for the Fire Department as follows:
HAROLD GWATNEY CHEVROLET CO.
ACLIN FORD CO.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by
bid from Harold Gwatney Chevrolet
for (1) red pick up truck for the
the affirmative.
$4,308.45
$4,337.77
Alderman Hill to accept the low
Co. in the amount of $4,308.45
Fire Department. All voted in
"AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AND CREATING BOUNDARIES FOR THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A FIRE DISTRICT IN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE,
ARKANSAS, PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO AND DECLARING
AND EMERGENCY." 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, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt.
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Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. Motion
Carried. Ordinance read for FIRST TIME by Alderman Wilson.
Alderman Honeycutt moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that the
Ordinance be accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following
voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson and Honeycutt.
Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. Motion
Carried. Alderman Smith was out of the room. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED
ON FIRST READING.
Alderman Elkins 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, Elkins,
Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative
votes and 0 negative votes. Motion Carried, read by Mayor Reid.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to further suspend
the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING.
ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins,
Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative
votes and 0 negative votes. Motion Carried. Mayor Reid read the
Ordinance.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the : !Ordinance
be APPROVED ·AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye,
Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt.
Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. Motion
Carried.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the
EMERGENCY CLAUSE be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL and the
following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson,
Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0
negative votes. Motion Carried.
ORDINANCE AND EMEGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 3 7 3
THIS 4TH DAY OF MARCH 1976.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Mayor Reid presented bids for the purchase of 6 units for the
Police Department as follows:
HAROLD GWATNEY CHEVROLET CO.
ACLIN FORD CO. INC.
RAY DODGE INC.
$29,150.40
$29,659.60
$27,814.50
Mayor Reid stated these units will be purchased from REVENUE SHARING
FUNDS. He also presented a list of the cars that will auctioned
after the new cars have arrived. Alderman Elkins moved, seconded
by Alderman Lehman to accept the low bid from RAY DODGE INC. in the
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MARCH 4, 1976
amount of $27,814.50. All voted in the affirmative.
It was also stated the bid quote was $814.50 above the amount
appropriated in Revenue Sharing. After discussion, Alderman
Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to appropriate the
remainder of the bid in the amount of $814.50 in Revenue Sharing.
All voted in the affirmative.
Mayor Reid stated plans have not been prepared for the parking
situation at the Police Department. He stated boundary lines
on the property need to be found and marked and recommended
this item be tabled for a future meeting.
STREET DEPARTMENT
Bill Owens, City Engineer presented a bid tabulation sheet
for the North First Street Project. He explained Proposal I
consisted of widening the street 1 ft. on each side and Proposal
II consisted of widening the street 2 ft. on each side. Mr.
Owens, recommended the city allow only 1 ft. due to the drainage
ditches on both sides of the street and the traffic. It was
questioned the use of the 2 ft. addition and explained the
ditches and the shoulder were the problem factors. After
considerable discussion on the matter it was decided to use
Proposal I. The following bids were presented:
BEN M. HOGAN CO. INC.
R.N. GUTHRIE CONT.
CABOT QUARRIES,INC.
CONWAY ASPHALT CO. INC.
HICKEY CONSTRUCITION CO. INC.
$32,344.36
$36,859.00
$41,180.00
$41,922.40
$52,020.00
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to accept the
low bid for Proposal I from Ben M. Hogan Co. Inc. in the amount
of $32,344.36. All voted in the affirmative.
SANITATION DEPARTMENT
PARKS AND RECREATION
"A RESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL, JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, EXPRESSING
CONDOLENCES ON THE DEATH OF MR. PAUL R. EXCELL, VICE CHAIRMAN IN
CHARGE OF PARKS, PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION, CITY OF JACKSONVILLE,
ARKANSAS." was introduced.
Alderman Hill moVed, seconded by Alderman Smith to read the
RESOLUTION in its entirety. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye,
Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt.
Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes.
Motion Carried. RESOLUTION read by Alderman Smith.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to accept and
approve the RESOLUTION. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye,
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Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion
received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. Motion Carried.
RESOLUTION APPROVED, ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 1 6 9 - 7 6 THIS 4th
DAY OF MARCH 1976. Mayor Reid presented the RESOLUTION to Mrs.
Paul Excell.
Annabelle Moore, Park and Recreation Director presented a proposed
revision for the Excell Park (Tower) and also presented a cost
revision. She stated the B.O.R. application for the 50% of
Federal money for this project was denied. She explained several
items had were decreaded in order to have the park ready for
Summer activities. Miss Moore explained approximately $50,646.50
will be spent for Restrooms, storage, concession, field construction,
fencing and gravel for parking area. The remainder of $77,000 that
was appropriated in the budget will be used for miscellaneous
equipment, fixtures and supplies. It was suggested a cost estimate
of the items above mentioned be presented to the council.
After considerable discussion on the matter, Alderman Smith moved
seconded by Alderman Hill to accept the revisions and appropriate
the $77,000.00 for the Excell Park. All voted in the affirmative.
PLANNING COMMISSION
Mayor Reid stated Ordinance Number 374, An Amendment to Subdivision
Regulations will be presented at the next meeting.
GENERAL
Mayor Reid presented a progress billing statement from Lloyd, Haigh,
Brock & Co. LTD. for professional services rendered in connection
with the current audit of the records of the City of Jacksonville
for the year ended December 31, 1975 for the General and Street
Funds. The amount of the statement is $3,000.00. The amount of
the statement was questioned. Alderman Elkins moved, seconded by
Alderman Wilson to authorize the Mayor to pay the statement
to Lloyd, Haigh, Brock & Co. LTD. in the amount of $3,000.00.
ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins,
Lehman, Wilson and Honeycutt and the following voted nay Alderman
Smith, 5 ayes, 1 nay. Motion Carried.
Mayor Reid presented the statement from Brown, Rogers & Brietz
Certified Public Accountants in the amount of $5,800.00 for
professional services rendered in conducting the audit for the
year ending November 30, 1975 for the Jacksonville Water & Sewer
Department. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to
authorize the Mayor to pay the statement to Brown, Rogers and
Brietz in the amount of $5,800.00. All voted in the affirmative.
Mike Abdin, President of the Boys Club presented a request for
$5,000.00 from the city for the gymnasium floor in the Boys
Club. He stated this will complete one of the main goals of
the Boys Club. He mentioned the $5,000.00 plus money present
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in the treasury will enable a rubber tile floor to be installed.
After discussion, Alderman Elkins moved, seconded by Alderman
Lehman to appropriate the money from REVENUE SHARING in the
amount of $5,000.00 and donate it to the Boys Club. ROLL CALL
and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman,
Smith and Honeycutt and the following voted nay, Alderman Wilson,
5 ayes, 1 nay. Motion Carried. The legality of the donation was
question by Alderman Wilson.
Mayor Reid presented the Workmen's Compensation statement for
the month of December 1975 from Town and Country Insurance
Agency in the amount of $1,898.00. Alderman Wilson moved,
seconded by Alderman Smith to authorize the payment of the
statement for Workmen's Compensation. All voted in the affirmative.
Mayor Reid presented a request from the department supervisors
for a proposed maintenance building. Bill Owens prepared plans
and stated the maintenance building would provide a 20' x 40'
space for the Sewer, Sanitation, Street and Parks · ~and Recreation
Departments. The building would also include a 40' x 50' space
to house the automotive maintenance supplies and equipment
including a grease rack. The estimated cost for the construction
of a steel building, 125' x 50' is $35,000. This includes
electrical and plumbing. After discussion on the matter
it was the consensus of the council to table this matter and
study the plans until the next council meeting.
Bill Owens presented a request to employ Photogrammetric Engineers.
He explained the process of arranging photos to a scale to
make contour maps. This process would include approximately
33 square miles. There was considerable discussion pertaining
to the advantages of this type of engineering and it was the
consensus of the council to table this item for further study.
Mayor Reid announced there will be a public hearing Thursday,
March 18, 1976 at 7:00 p.m. before the Council Meeting
for the rate increase for Cable T.V. He stated an ordinance
will be prepared and presented at the next council meeting.
Mike Abdin, questioned the progress the company is making in
achieving cable throughout the city.
APPOINTMENTS
"A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND CONFIRMING APPOINTMENTS AND/OR RE-
APPOINTMENTS OF COMMISSIONER OF THE JACKSONVILLE HOUSING
AUTHORITY, JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS." was introduced.
The following members were appointed: Ferrell Gray and Robert
Whatley re-appointed term expiring 3/17/81-HO _.and Marshall Warner,
Hubert Alexander and Fred West terms expiring 3/17/79, 3/17,78
and 3/17/77.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to read the
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RESOLUTION in its entirety. ROLL CALL and the following voted
aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt,
6 ayes, 0 nays. Motion Carried. Alderman Smith read the RESOLUTION.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to approve and
adopt the RESOLUTION. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye,
Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Smith and Honeycutt and Alderman
Wilson abstained, 5 ayes, 1 abstention. Motion Carried.
Alderman Wilson question the legality. of the Housing Authority
appointing its own members.
RESOLUTION APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 1 7 0 - 7 6 THIS
4TH DAY OF MARCH 1976.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to re-appoint
William Brown to the Civil Service Commission. It was suggested
these appointments be tabled for further recommendations from
the aldermen and presented at the next council meeting. After
discussion, Alderman Wilson withdrew his motion and Alderman
Lehman withdrew his second. Alderman Wilson then moved, seconded
by Alderman Lehman to table the appointments until the next
regular council meeting. All voted in the affirmative.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Reid mentioned he will be attending the Revenue Sharing
Conference in Washington, D.C. March 14 through March 16, 1976.
He invited the aldermen to attend the meeting with him.
Mayor Reid announced there will be a Public Hearing March 11,
1976 at City Hall at 7:30 p.m. for Water Rates.
Mayor Reid also mentioned the Housing Authority has repaid
the 90 day loan of $5,000 to the city.
Mayor Reid presented a recommendation that the city appropriate
the necessary funds for the architect for the Health Building.
He stated he will prepare plans and specifications. Alderman
Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to authorize the Mayor
to appropriated the necessary funds to pay the architect for
plans and specifications for the Health Building. All voted
in the affirmative.
ADJOURNMENT
There be1ng no further business to come before the council on
motion of Alderman Lehman, seconded by Alderman Elkins and by
consent of all members present the council adjourned until the
next regular Co cil Meeting to be held March 18, 1976. All
voted in the irmati
CITY CPUNCIL OF J.ACKSCNVILLE, ARKANSAS
AGENDA -REGULAR CITY COU'JCIL MEETING
~ 18TH, 1976
1. OPEN"TI'IG PRAYER:
2. OOLL CALL:
3. PRESEN"TATION OF MINU'lES :
4. APPOOVAI/CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
5. CCNSENT AGENDA:
(WATER DEPARTME:NT)
(WATER DEPARI'MENT)
(WATER DEP ARI'MENT)
(POLICE DEP ARr.MEl.'IT)
(STREET DEPARTMENT)
6 • WATER DEPARI'MENT :
7. SEWER DEPARI'MENT:
8. FIRE DEP ARI'MENT :
9 • POLICE DEPA:Rr.MENT:
10. STREET DEPARTMENT:
11. SANITATIO.'J DEPARTMENT:
12 • PARKS & REC. DEPA.R.TJYE:NT :
Regular City Council M9eting-
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Regular City Council M9eting-
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a. cash Receipts & Disbursements
b. AcOJunts Payable
c. :Eequest/Outside City Limit
Tie-0n Frank Milam, Graham
Road Area
d. M:mthly Report
e , M::>n thl y Report
a. Req. to adv. for bids/Side
M::>unted Rotary M:Jwer
b , General Samuels Road/EngineerinJ
fees for survey, etc. ($1,067.25.
CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSCNVILLE, ARKANSAS
AGENDA -REGUlAR CITY COtNCIL MEETJNG
MARCH 18TH, 1976
13. PLANNJNG COMMISSION: a. Ord. No. 374; Subdivision
Regulation Amendment
14. GENERAL:
15. ANNOINCEMENTS :
ADJOURNMENT:
b. Ord. No. 375; Annexation/Heri-
tage Pk. Area
c. Ord. No. 376; Rezoning-Madden
Sub., Lots 2 & 3 from c-3 to c-4
d. Reconmend approval/Final Plat,
Eastview Subdivision Phase V
(with stipulation that S. James
St. will be repaired)
a. Ord. No 377; Ark. cable TV Rate
Increase
b. Ercploym:mt Security Division/
Office Rental Space
c. citizen/Mrs. Herrin/Hill St.
Area: Discussion: (Bees)
d. Water Rate Adjustnent Discussion !
e . B~ceptance: Animal Shelter
a .
b.
City E:rrployee Health Insurance
Vote Outcare/Blue Cross-Blue
Shield/MUnicipal League
Revenue Sharing M=eting in Wash-J
ington/Repor t
c. CUStody law suit against the cit)
& Police Dept.
d. Dedication of Excell Park
(3-23-76)
Arkansas Meter
Bowles f. Edens
Burroughs Corp.
Capitol Chemical
Cash Printing
City Lumber
Const. Machinery of Ark
Crain Sales Co.
Double R
Friendly Auto Parts
Gwatney Chevrolet
Holman/Pyle
Jacksonville Auto Parts
Jacksonville Daily News
Keathley -Patterson
King Pumping
Magic Mart
Midwest Casting Corp (Pd)
Modern Chemical
OTASCO ( Pd )
Pitney Bowes
Rockwell International
Sears
Town f. Country Ins.
Waterworks Supply
CURRENT ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
March 1976
3,038.69
1,705.68
90.19
193.50
410.79
318.15
17,470.87
192.90
20.60
45.91
18.01
72.00
7.11
12.79
29.73
225.00
10.30
549.77
249.00
318.18
35.02
487 .oo
719.97
728.00
341.90
Ark. State Dept. of Health 14.40
Brooks f. Son Farm Supplies 66.33
Capitol Blueprint 87.05
C.B. Carr ( Pd ) 333.09
Jimmy Chadwick (Water Oper. School)200.00 (Pd)
Conrade Electric 87.80
Little Craftsman 15.00
Donnel Office Supply 75.25
Fleet Products 111.71
Goodsell Welding 53.06
Ivy Hall Garage 194.42
Ingle Fence Co. 25.00
James Bros. 162.54
Jacksonville Starter 97.70
Kelly-Anne Florist ( Pd ) 25.75
Love Rentals Inc. 53.00
McKesson Chemical 2,374.15
Mobil Oil 2,051.10
O.B. Repair 16.02
Oxford Chemical 506.88
M.P. Ray Jr. -• 1,112. 82
Safeway Stores 73.03
Southern States 1.75
Vaughan Tire
West f. Company
Total Disb.
88.60
8.24
$35,125.75
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COUNCIL MEETING
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
MARCH 18, 1976
7:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, met Thursday,
March 18, 1976 at 7:00 p.m. for a Public Hearing to discuss
Cable TV rate increase. Mike Abdin approached the Company con-
cerning the reasons for the rate increase. The Public Hearing
adjourned at 7:50 p.m. for the regular Council Meeting.
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, met Thursday,
March 18, 1976 at 7:50 p.m. in the Municipal Building. The meeting
was called to order by Mayor Reid who also gave the invocation;
followed by the recitation of the "Pledge of Allegiance".
On ROLL CALL the following members were present as their names
were called, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and
Honeycutt, 6 present, 0 absent; a quorum was declared. Others
present were Mayor Reid; Clerk Mary Rutledge; Ben Rice, City
Attorney; Bill Owens, City Engineer; Tommy Bond, Consulting
Engineer; Lloyd Bailey, Purchasing Agent; Ophelia Blasingame,
Beautification Director; Robert Martin, Street Department
Supervisor; Gerald Hamm, Sanition Supervisor; Tommy Robinson,
Chief of Police and Annabelle Moore, Park and Recreation Director.
PRESENTATION OF THE MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of March 4, 1976
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 February 19, 1976 were the next order of business. After no
correction or additions were presented, Alderman Wilson moved,
seconded by Alderman Hill to approve the Minutes as written and
presented. All voted in the affirmative.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Reid presented the following items for approval on the
CONSENT AGENDA:
Mayor Reid presented the Cash Receipts and Disbursement Report for
the month of February 1976 and also presented the Current Accounts
Payable for March 1976. Alderman Hill questioned the amount . of
$1,112.82 payable toM. P. Ray Jr. and requested this item be
deleted until an explanation of the amount is presented.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to approve
an outside-the-city tie-on for Frank Milam for property located
on Graham Road approximately ~ mile from the city limits.
It was mentioned this tie-on was approved by Elmer Hines,
Water Department Supervisor. ROLL CALL and the following voted
aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt.
Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. Motion
Carried.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to accept and
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file the Police Chief's monthly report for February 1976,
reflecting 611 cases brought before the Municipal Court
with total cash from fines, forfeitures and other payments
in the amount of $16,998.69. ROLL CALL and the following voted
aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and
Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative
votes. Motion Carried.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to accept and
file the Street Department Report for February 1976. ROLL
CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins,
Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 6
affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. Motion Carried.
Lloyd Bailey, Purchasing Agent explained the bill payable to
M.P. Ray Jr. is actually Universal Pipe Co. He stated the
company is bankrupt and M.P. Ray, Jr. is acting as receiver.
It was also stated this bill included meter boxes, connections
etc. over a period of time. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by
Alderman Lehman to approve the payment of the $1,112.82 to M.P.
Ray, Jr. (Universal Pipe). All voted in the affirmative.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to approve for
payment the Current Accounts Payable in the sum of $35,125.75
for the Jacksonville Water and Sewer Department and to accept and
file the Cash Receipts and Disbursement Report for the month of
February. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill,
Elkinsr Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. All voted in the
affirmative.
WATER DEPARTMENT
May o r Reid presented the following bids for two trucks for
the Water Department:
RAY DODGE INC.
ACLIN FORD CO. INC.
$6,998.66
$6,963.24
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to accept the
low bid from Aclin Ford Co. Inc. in the amount of $6,963.24
for the purchase of two trucks for the Water Department. All
voted in the affirmative.
SEWER DEPARTMENT
FIRE DEPARTMENT
POLICE DEPARTMENT
STREET DEPARTMENT
Mayor Reid presented a request to advertise for bids for a
side mounted Rotary mower. It was stated this equipment was not
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MARCH 18, 1976
safe as it would be too big to mount on the tractor. After discussion
on this matter, Alderman Elkins moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman
to authorize the Mayor to advertise for bids for a side mounted
rotary mower for the Street Department. All voted in the affirmative.
Mayor Reid presented a statement from Bond Consulting Engineers
in the amount of $1,067.25 for engineering fees for surveying
General Samuels Roads. It was explained the City Engineer does
not have the necessary equipment or labor for such engineering.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to authorize
the Mayor to pay the bill in the amount of $1,067.25 to Bond
Consulting Engineers. All voted in the affirmative.
GENERAL
Mayor Reid requested permission to deviate from the order of the
agenda to discuss the Cable TV rate increase and present an
Ordinance.
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 234 TO CHANGE RATES BEING
CHARGED BY ARKANSAS CABLE TELEVIS]ON, INC. DECLARING AN ·~~
EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES." was introduced. ~
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the
Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the
following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson,
Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and
0 negative votes. Motion Carried. Ordinance read for FIRST
TIME by Alderman Smith.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the
Ordinance be accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the
following voted aye, Aldermen: Wilson and Smith and the following
voted nay, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman and Honeycutt.
Motion received 2 affirmative votes and 4 negative votes.
Motion Denied ..
PLANNING COMMISSION
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5.21 OF ORDINANCE 154 AND
SECTION 17.24.030 OF THE JACKSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE." was
introduced.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that the
Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following
voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and
Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative
votes. Motion Carried. Ordinance read fDr FIRST TIME by
Alderman Wilson.
There was considerable discussion pertaining to this ordinance
and what it involves. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by
Alderman Honeycutt that the Ordinance be accepted on FIRST READING.
After considerable discussion on this matter Alderman Wilson
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MARCH 18, 1976
moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to table this Ordinance
until the next regular council meeting. He stated this would
enable the ordinance to be studied and any questions presented
at the next meeting . All voted in the affirmative.
"AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE ANNEXATION TO THE
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, OF CERTAIN LANDS IN PULASKI
COUNTY, ARKANSAS; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
was introduced.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the
Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following
voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and
Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative
votes. Motion Carried. Ordinance read for FIRST TIME by
Alderman Elkins.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the
Ordinance be accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the
following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson,
Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and
0 negative votes. Motion Carried. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON
FIRST READING.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to suspend the
rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL
and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman,
Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative
votes and 0 negative votes. Motion Carried. Mayor Reid
read the Ordinance for the SECOND TIME.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to further suspend
the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING.
ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins,
Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 6
affirmative votes and 0 negative votes; whereupon Mayor Reid
read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the
Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following
voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and
Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative
votes. Motion Carried.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the EMERGENCY
CLAUSE be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL and the following voted,
aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt.
Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. Motion
Carried.
ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED
3 7 5 THIS 18th DAY OF MARCH 1976.
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MARCH 18, 1976
"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. {The property is located
north of Van Realty on T. P. White Drive.)
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt that the
Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following
voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and
Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative
votes; Motion approved. Ordinance read for FIRST TIME by
Alderman Wilson.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the Ordinance
be accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted
aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith 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 following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson,
Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and
0 negative votes; whereupon Mayor Reid read the Ordinance for
SECOND TIME.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to further
suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING.
ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill,
Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 6
affirmative votes and 0 negative votes; whereupon Mayor Reid 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, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt.
Motion received 6 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
vote aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and
Honeycutt. Motion Carried.
ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED
3 7 6 THIS 18th DAY OF MARCH 1976.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to approve the
Planning Commission's recommendation for the Final Plat Eastview
Subdivision Phase V with the stipulation that South James will be
repaired according to the City Engineer's specifications. All
voted in the affirmative.
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MARCH 18, 1976
GENERAL
Ma yo r Re id presented a letter from the Employment Security
Division concerning the increase in rent of $125.00. He
stated the city is presently paying $125.00 for office rent
for this division and mentioned the Nixon Co. has increased
the rent to amount to $250.00. He reported the Employement
Security Division is in the process of moving to another location
effective May 1~ After discussion on the matter Alderman
Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to continue paying the
city's portion of the rent to July in the amount of $125.00.
All voted in the affirmative.
Alderman Hill stated in the Hill Street a resident Mr. Wayne
Kerr owns approximately 11 bee hives that are a menace to the
area. Mrs. Herrin was present at the meeting and requested
something be done with the situation. After discussion on
the matter, Mayor Reid appointed Alderman Smith and Alderman
Lehman to meet with Mr. Kerr and discuss the problem.
Mayor Reid recommended a Special Meeting be set up to discuss
the water rate adjustment for outside the city resident and
local businesses. It was suggested the council meet Monday at
7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers March 22, 1976. Joe Phillips
representative of ACORN requested he be given permission to
attend the meeting.
Mayor Reid presented the following bid for dog kennels at
the new Animal Shelter building:
FAUNA $2891.00
TAX 86.73
He stated only one bid was received for this project. It
was explained the pens were not included in the initial building
project. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to -
accept the bid from FAUNA for the dog kennels; and to appropriate
the money from REVENUE SHARING. All voted in the affirmative.
APPOINTMENTS
Alderman Wi lson moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to re-appoint
William Brown to the Civil Service Commission for a term of 5 years.
All voted in the affirmative.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to appoint
Frank Newsham to the Civil Service Commission for a 5 year term.
ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Elkins, Wilson
and Smith and the following voted nay, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman
and Honeycutt. Motion received 3 affirmative votes and 3 negative
votes. Mayor Reid Voted aye. Motion Carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
It was the consensus of the council to authorize the request
to advertise for bids for the Maintenance Building at the
Special Meeting March 22, 1976.
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MARCH 18, 1976
Mayor Reid announced the outcome of the polled vote for Group
Insurance for city employees. He stated the Municipal League
received 54 votes and Blue Cross Blue Shield received 20 votes.
Mayor Reid also reported findings on the Revenue Sharing Conference
held in Washington D. c. in which he and Alderman Elkins attended.
It was stated in July 1973 approximately 40 acres on General
Samuels Road was presented to the council by the Planning Commission
for rezoning and then returned to the Planning Commission.
There has not been any decisions brought up on this matter since
that time. It was suggested this recommendation be brought again
before the Planning Commission.
Mayor Reid stated the custody lawsuit filed against the city and
the Police Dept. failed due to lack of appearance in court by
the complaintiff.
Mayor Reid also reminded the council dedication of the Paul Excel!
Park will be held March 23, 1976 at 3:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the council on motion
of Alderman Wilson, seconded by Alderman Smith and by consent of
all members present the council adjourned until the next regular
council meeting to be held April 1, 1976. All voted in the
affirmative.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
CLERK
CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSOOVILLE, ARKANSAS
ArENDA -SPECIAL CITY COt.NCIL .MEETING
WUOf 22, 1976
1. OPENlliiG PRAYER
2 • :OOLL CALL:
3. GENERAL:
4. ANNOUNCEMEN'IS :
a. Ra;Iuest to Advertise for bids/
.Mllntenance Building
a. Ground Breaking Ceremonies/
Excell Park 3:00p.m., TUes.
Aft. 3/23/76
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
MARCH 22, 1976
7:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met in Special Session
Monday, March 22, 1976 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting was called to
order by Mayor Reid who also gave the invocation.
On ROLL CALL the following members: were present, Aldermen: Hill,
Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt, 6 present, 0 absent;
a quorum was declared. Others present were Mayor Reid; Clerk
Mary Rutledge; Ben Rice, City Attorney; Robert Martin, Street
Supervisor; Bobby Brewer, Sewer Supervisor; Elmer Hines, Water
Supervisor; Bill Owens, City Engineer and Annabelle Moore,
Park Director.
PURPOSE OF THE MEETING
Mayor Reid stated the purpose the of the Special Council Meeting
was to authorize the request to advertise for bids for the
Maintenance Building. He also stated the meeting will adjourn
then the council will hold discussion on the water rate adjustment.
Alderman Elkins questioned if the building will suffice the needs
of each department. It was the consensus of all department heads
the measurements will take care of the necessary needs of each
department. The approximate cost of the building varying on
sizes is
40 feet wide
50 feet wide
$35,000-$40,000 cost estimate
$45,000-$50,0_00 :J cost estimate.
The money will be appropriated from REVENlJ:E; __ SH~RING for this
protect. It was stated the approximate e levation of the
building will be 1' to 1~' above the present structure.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to authorize
the Mayor to adv~_r:t.iae .for .. bids for a maintenance building
5!L-x--l25..'. to be appropriated througb Revenue Sharing Funds.
All voted in the affirmative.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Re1d announced ground breaking ceremonies for Paul Excell
Park will be at 3:00p.m., Tuesday March 23, 1976.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the council on
motion of Alderman Hill, seconded by A1derman Wilson and by consent
of all members present the council adjourned until the next regular
Council Meeting to be held April 1, 1976 in the Council Chambers.
APPROVED ~ d~l
?AMES G. REI I MAYOR
CITY COUN'CIL OF JACKSONVIUE, ARKANSAS
AGENDA -REGUlAR CITY COlNCIL MEETING
APRIL 1ST, 1976
1. OPENING PRAYER:
2 • ROLL CALL:
3. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
4. APPRJVAL/CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
5. c:x:NSENT AGENDA:
(Water Dept. ) a.
(Water Dept. ) b.
(Parks & Rec. Dept. ) c.
6. WA'IER DEPAR'IMENT: a.
b.
7. SEWER DEPARI'.MENT: a.
b.
8 . FIRE DEPARI'.MENT :
9 • POLICE DEPARI'.MENT: a.
10 . STREET DEPARI'MEN'T: a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
11. SANITATICN DEPARTMENT:
12. PARKS & RECREATION DEPT:
Regular City Cormcil M=eting-.March 18, 1976
Special City Cormcil M=eting-.March 22, 1976
Regular City Cormcil M=eting-.March 4, 1976
Request Outside City Limit Tie On/Graham
Rd. & Rogers Rd. ( 2 meters) (.Mayor Reid)
Request Outside City Limit Tie On/Graham
Rd. & Wayne Sts . (.Mayor Reid)
Quarterly Report -Annabelle Mbore
Ord. No. 378; Water Rate Arrendment
(Mayor Reid)
Request Approval of Ii:Jw Bid/Painting &
Cleaning of 2 water tanks (.Mayor Reid)
Renewal of Contract: Transvaal Chemical
Co • ; Marco Chemical Co. : New Con tract:
Club Products Company (Bobby Brewer)
Water/Sewer Line Proposal/Gwatney
Shopping Center (.Mayor Reid)
Ambulance Proposal (Chief Robinson)
Request Acceptance of Ii:Jw Bid: Fog
Generator/MOsquito Control (Mayor Reid)
Request Street Light: 3508 T.P. White Dr.
(Ald. Elkins)
Request Street Light: 500-600 Block/
No. Hospital Dr. (.Mayor Reid)
Request Street Light: 1300 Ferrell Dr.
(Ma.yor Reid)
Request Street Light: 1024 Ii:Jop Road Vicinity
(.Mayor Reid)
CITY COlNCIL OF JACKSCNVILLE, ARKANSAS
AGENffi -REGUIAR CITY COtNCIL MEETING
APRIL 1ST, 1976
13. PLANNING CQMM[SSION: a. Ord. No. 374; Second Reading/
Subdivision Amendment
b. Ord. No. 379; Rezoning of Property;
General Samuels, R-0 to R-1
(Ald. Wilson)
14 • GENERAL: a. Appraisal Agreement; C.D.B.G., Phase
So. Jacksonville Sewer Project
(Mayor Reid)
b . Bee Committee Report (Aldenren:
Smith and Lehman)
c. Request to purchase paint for a
Bicentennial Project (.Mayor Reid)
d. Discussion of levee being constructed
South of Jacksonville/Highways 67/167
(Mayor Reid)
15 • APPOIN'IMENTS : a. Parks & Recreation Commission
16. ANNOtNCEMENTS: a. Set Date for: Audit Report
b. Set Date for: Street Work Discussion
ADJOURNMENT:
I,
l
CURRENT ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
April 1976
Ark. Dept of Health ( Pd ) 43.20
Arkansaw Meter Repair Pd 1,294.26
Bowles & Edens 4,264.20
Capitol Chemical 193.50
Clty Lumber 678.06
Conrade Electric 519.00
Curtin Matheson 146.11
Favorite Check Printers 21.38
Fleet Products Co. 58.71
General Electric 735.29
W.W. Grainger 48.74
Holloway Service ( PD ) 153.80
Ingle Fence Co. 25.00
Jacksonville Daily News 40.04
Jacksonville Gas 46.72
James Bros. 54.49
Kelly-Anne Florist 15.45
Mantooth Plumbing 75.00
W.A. Mayhan 420.00
Modern Chemical 249.00
Otasco 102.99
Ray Dodge Inc. 101.54
Smith & Shrader Canst. 464.00
Southern States Ind. 260.78
Toney 1 s Lawn mower Ser. 4 .17
United Industries Inc. 272.69
Wal-Mart Stores ( Pd ) 28.51
Witcher Electric 281.68
Arkansaw Meter Repair
Brooks Farm & Garden Center
Burroughs Corp.
C.B. Carr
Choctaw Culvert
Construction Machinery
Donnel Office Supply
F & F Auto Parts
Gary's Florist
Goodsell Welding
Hamilton's Garage
Holman/Pyle Co.
Ivy Hall Garage
Jacksonville Dust Ser.
Jacksonville Starter
Keathley -Patterson
Love Rental Ser.
Marson Construction
McKesson Chemical
O.B. Repair
Petty Cash ( Pd )
Rockwell International
Smith & Shrader Canst. ( Pd )
Buddy H. Taylor Inc. Elec.
Twin City Ford Tractor Inc.
Vaughan Tire
Waterworks Supply
2,256.22
442.90
16.07
57.88
187.50
1,113.13
104.13
30.85
62.84
111.26
47.48
72.00
127.51
53.75
33.64
59.45
13.25
180.00
160.58
55.74
131.12
258.50
997.50
337.00
233.84
143.87
1,066.05
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS
PAID BILLS
Disbursements to Pay
$18,952.37
2,648.39
$16,303.98
COlNCIL MEETING
MUNICIPAL BUilDING
APRIL 1, 1976
7:30 p.m. to 10:15 p.m.
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, met Thursday, April 1, 1976 at
7 : 30 p.m. , in the Municipal Building. The rreeting was called to order by Mayor
Reid who also gave the invocation. A "Pledge of Allegiance" to the Flag was
conducted, thereafter, by Mayor Reid.
On ROLL CAIJ.. the following members were present as their nanes were called:
Aldenuen: Hill, Elkins, Lehrran, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt, 6 present 0 ab-
sent; a quorum was declared. others present were Mayor Janes G. Reid; in the
place of City Clerk Avants, .Mayor Reid' s Secretaxy, Nancy Gerren recorded the
minutes; Ben E. Rice, City Attorney; Bill <Mens, City Engineer; Ophelia Blasin-
game, Beautification Director; Bobby Martin, Street Depart:rrent Supervisor;
Bobby Brewer, Sewer I::>epartment Supervisor; Torrmy Bond and Jerrel Fielder of
Bond Consulting Engineering Company; Annabelle .rvore, Parks & Recreation Di-
rector; Chief Toll111Y RObinson of the Police Depart:rrent; Elmer Hines, Water Depart-
ment Supervisor.
PRESENTATIOO OF MINU'IES:
'Ihe minutes o f the Re gular City Council l"eeting of March 18, 1976 and the Special
City Council l"eeting of .March 22, 19 76 were presented for study and later approval.
CORREcriOOS AND OR ADDITIOOS 'I'O THE MINUTES :
Corrections and or additions to the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting
of March 4, 1976 was the next order of business. After no corrections or additions
were presented, Alde:rm:m Smith rroved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to approve the
minutes as written and presented. All voted in the affinuative.
CCNSENT AGENDA:
.Mayor Reid presented the following items for approval on the CDNSENT AGENDA:
Alde:rm:m Wilson :rroved, seconded by Alderm:m Honeycutt to accept a request for an
outside city limit water tie on. This involves 2 rreters to be set at Graham Rd.
and ROgers Road. The person requesting these 2 rreters was Mr. Harvey W. Harrod,
Box 13, ROute 1, Jacksonville, Ark. The tie on was approved by EJ..Irer Hines,
Water Deparbrent Supervisor. ROIL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldenuen:
Hill, Elkins, Lehrran, Wilson, Smith, and Honeycutt. .rvtion received 6 affirrtE.tive
votes and 0 negative votes. .MJtion carried.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to accept a request for an
outside city limit water tie orL This is for 1 rreter to be set at Graham ROad and
Wayne Street. 'Ihe person requesting this tie on was Mr. Malvin Goode, Route 2 ,
Box 161, Cabot, Ark. The tie on was approved by Elrrer Hines, Water Department
Supervisor. :OOLL CAIJ.. and the following voted aye, Aldenren: Hill, Elkins, Lehman,
Wilson, Smith, and Honeycutt. .MJtion received 6 affinuative votes and 0 negative
votes. .MJtion carried.
Aldenuan Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to accept and file
Park Director's Quarterly Attendance Report for 1976. :OOLL CALL and the
voted aye, Aldenuen: Hill, Elkins, Lehrran, Wilson, Smith, and Honeycutt.
received 6 affinuative votes and 0 negative votes. .MJtion carried.
the
following
Motion
COlNCIL MEETING
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APRIL 1, 1976
WATER DEPARI'MENT:
11 AN ORDINANCE FIXING RATES FOR SERVICES FURNISHED BY THE WATER AND SEWER DEPARI'-
MENTS OF THE CITY OF JACKSCNVIIJE, ARKANSAS; PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS RElATING
'IHERE'IO l>ND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 11 was introduced.
Aldennan Wilson rroved , seconded by Aldennan Elkins that the Ordinance be placed
on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye , Aldermen: Hill, Elkins,
Lehman , Wilson, and Honeycutt; Aldennan Smith voted nay. Motion received 5
affirrrative votes and 1 negative vote. MJtion c arried. Ordinance read for
the FIRST TIME by Alderman Wilson.
Alderrran Wilson moved, seconded by Aldernan Honeycutt that Ordinance be accepted
on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye , Aldennen: Elkins,
Wilson, Honeycutt; Aldennen : Hill , Lebrnan and Smith voted nay. M::>tion received
3 affinnative votes and 3 negative votes. Tie vote was declared. Mayor Reid
voted aye. M::>tion carried. ORDlliANCE ACCEPTED ON FIR3T 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,
Aldennen: Hill, Elkins, Wilson, and Honeycutt . Aldermen: Lehman and Slll.i th voted
nay. MJtion received 4 affi:onative votes and 2 negative votes. !Jbtion carried.
Mayor Reid read the Ordinance for the SECX:ND TIME. ROLL CALL and the following
voted aye , Aldermen: Elkins , Wilson, and Honeycutt. Aldennen: Hill, Lehman , and
Smith voted nay . MJ ·tion received 3 affirmative votes and 3 nega·tive votes. Tie
was declared. Mayor Reid voted aye. r.Dtion carried. ORDlliANCE ACCEPTED CN
SECCND READlliG.
Alderrran Wilson moved, seconded by Aldenran Elkins to further suspend the rules
and place the Ordinance on TIITRD ANP FiliAL READING. ROLL CALL and the following
voted aye, Aldenren: Elkins, Wilson, and Honeycutt. Aldennen: Hill, Lehmm, and
Smith voted nay. M:>tion received 3 affinnative votes and 3 negative votes.
MJtion denied. Ordinance was tabled by Mayor Reid for 'IHIRD AND FINAL READING
until next co\.lncil rreeting. M:l.yor Re id then called a Special City Council M9et-
ing for the purpose of THIRD AND FINAL READING of Ordinance and to discuss and
go over the recomnendations of the auditors concerning the city 's 1975 General
Fl.ll1d Audit Report. 'Ihe meeting is scheduled for Thursday , April 8, 1976, at
7:30p.m., at City Hall, Jacksonville, Arkansas.
Mayor Reid presented the following bids for two (2) 250,000 gallon Elevated
Storage Tanks to be painted for the Water Department:
IXN McCORMICK PAINTING COJYJPANY
INDUSTRIAL PAINTERS
MID-SOUI'H TANK & UTILITIES
$ 32,000.00
$ 33,636.00
$ 57,874.93
Mayor Reid said that these two storage tanks had been cleaned with approval from
the council. Jerrel Fielder, representative from Bond Cbnsul ting Engineering Co. ,
explained to the council members that this accepted system of renovation included
cleaning, sandblasting, chlorinated rubber inside, three coats of rust-arrroured
paint outside, and a rail installed around the tanks to prevent youngsters from
getting on tanks and vandalizing same. It was mentioned that the tanks had not
been painted in ten years.
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It was brought out, per letter from Bond Consulting Engineering Co. presented to
the Council, that there was enough rronies in the Water Systems Irnprove:rrent Account
to carry out this painting project.
Aldenran Smith made a notion, seconded by Aldennan Wilson, to accept the low bid
of $32,000.00 from Don ~Cormick Painting Conpany to paint the two (2) water
storage tanks with all explained procedures included in job. All voted in the affinnati ve.
SEWER DEPARTMENT:
IY.Ia.yor Reid brought to the council's attention that Transvaal Chemical Corrpany and
IY.Ia.rco Chemical Company have requested ret1,ewal of sewage treatlnent contracts with
the city and that Club Products Co., Div. of Standex International Corp., has
requested a new contract.
The Transvaal and .Marco contracts previously have been approved on a year-to-year
basis by the council; there will be a few changes effected with their renewal
agreerrents, in that Transvaal has requested a three year contract instead of a one
year contract. Also, Ben Rice, City Attorney, and Bobby Brewer, Sewer Departrrent
Supervisor, interjected that in the renewed contracts with these two chemical
co:rrpanies that it will be stipulated that the charges will be 10-cents per pound
BOD or 30% of the water bill, whichever is greater.
Mayor Reid stated that Club Products Co:rrpany is also requesting a sewage treatment
agreement to be drawn up. It was ascertained through Ben Rice and Bobby Brewer
that they will have the sane charge of 10-cents per pound BOD or 30% of the water
bill, whichever is greater, and their contract will be for a one-year period.
MJtion was made by Aldennan Wilson, seconded by Alderman Elkins, that the mayor be
authorized to execute these three (3) sewage treatrrent contracts with Transvaal
Chemical Co:rrpany, .Marco Chemical Company, and Club Products Co:rrpany. All voted in
the affirmative.
IY.Ia.yor Reid announced that bids had been opened on April 1, 1976 for water and
sewer line extensions on North Bailey and T. P. White Drive to Harold Gwatney's
Shopping Center
Tbmmy Bond then presented a bid tabulation sheet for this project as follows:
NOR'IHGA'IE CCNSTRUCTION COMPANY
SMITH & SHRADER CDNSTRUCTION" COMPANY
$ 29,090.00
$ 30,226.10
Mayor Reid stated that Harold Gwatney had agreed to apply $10,000.00 towards the
project cost. After much discussion on the pros and cons of providing water and
sewer service to this particular area, Aldenran Honeycutt made a notion, seconded
by Aldenran Lehman to accept low bid of $29,090.00 from Northgate Plumbing Company
to install water and sewer extensions, No. Bailey & T. P. White Dr., with the
stipulation that Harold Gwatney participate in this project by paying one-half
of project cost and the city assuming the other one-half of project cost. IDIJ..
CALL and the following voted aye, Alde:r:men: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Smith, and
Honeycutt. Aldeman Wilson abstained. MJtion received 5 affi.nnative votes, 0
negative votes, 1 abstention. MJtion carried.
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GENERAL:
Mayor Reid announced that further down on the evening's agenda there was an item
oonceming a council oommi ttee assigned last oouncil meeting to look into a dis-
turbing bee situation that exists at 509 Hill Street.
In deference to the time, and that the citizen exercising the original complaint to
the council was present in the audience awaiting results of their report, Mayor
Reid requested that the Bee Ccrranittee, consisting of Aldennen Smith and Lehrran please
present their findings at this time.
The Bee Corrmittee reported that the citizen who owned the 11 bee hives in question,
Mr.Leland Hearn had been contacted. It was reported that it was Mr.Heam's feelings
that he would prefer leaving all the bee hives VJhere they were in his backyard and
not rroving them or disturb them in any way until after he had harvested the honey in
June of this year.
Aldennan Smith had volunteered his services to Mr ~ Hearn in that he would gladly rrove
6 of the 11 hives to his mother's house. It was brought out in the discussion that
followed that bees were good for cross-pollination, etc., but it is unrealistic to
keep just a few hives at any one time because you have to split them up any way each
year. Also, there are 3 families who are involved in this dispute with Mr. Hearn and
not just the one person who had complained to the council.
After much discussion, it was ascertained that this disturbing bee situation is a
civil rratter and that the council had no jurisdiction in this dispute arrong neighbors.
Therefore, Ben Rice, City Attorney, reoorrmended that the citizen oomplaintants, Ms. 'Ibrruny
Herrin and two (2) neighbor witnesses , oontact his office, and he will research any
violations of the zoning ordinance pertaining to the sale of honey and profit being
realized f rom such sales. Upon investigation, Mr. Rice will then inform Mrs. Herrin
and two witnesses if this is an arrestable violation.
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Chief of Police TOmmy Robinson presented his views to the council along with a prepared
statement oonceming his proposal for an Emergency Ambulance System to be operated in
conjunction with the city's Fire and Police Department's coordinated efforts.
In support of his proposal, Chief Robinson cited three towns in the state of Arkansas
that have this Emergency Ambulance System program set-up successfully being operated,
thusly:
CITY
Newport, Arkansas
Brinkley, Arkansas
Hazen, Arkansas
NUMBER OF AMBULANCES IN OPERATION
4
2
2
OPERA'IED THROUGH
Fire Department
Police Department
Police Department
Chief Robinson's proposal consisted of three (3) separate requested actions, as
follows:
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( 1) Ordinance be drawn up creating an Emergency Ambulance Service,
operated under the auspicies of the Jacksonville Police Department and setting
fees to be charged for emergency ambulance services furnished by the City of
Jacksonville. The charges proposed for this service would be as follows :
PROPOSED FEES
$ 35. 00/.Errergency Run Within City Limits
$ 1.00/Per Mile OUtside City Limits
(2) To hire one (1) additional patrollnan as EMT/Jailer, approximate
salary of $7,800.00
(3) The ambulance to be staffed by one (1) Policeman and one (1) fire-
man. Each member of the arrbulance team will be a certified EMT attendant.
Police Depar1::ment personnel will serve as jailers when they are not on an
ambulance run and the Fireman will remain at the Fire Station, next door to the
Police Department until he is called to go with the Policem:m on an emergency
call.
Chief Robinson brought forth that, at this time, Janes Sidebottom and Joe Sexson
are on the Jacksonville Police Departrrent staff and they are both trained EMI'' s.
It was brought out that there have been quite a few instances lately that have
warranted the city having its own ambulance service. The present ambulance ser-
vice is not arriving in enough time to adequately serve the city on an em:Jrgency-
type basis, and the equipment being utilized is not up to safety standards.
After discussing financing of the new equipment to be purchased, Mayor Reid stated
that his office had checked into the possibility of having 1/2 of the cost of the
ambulances paid for through grant or loan monies provided by the federal govem-
m:mt channeled through the state agencies expressly for purchases of ambulances
and equipment related, thereto. M:::mey will be made available for this program
after the first of July , 1976, after an application has been presented through
the proper govemrren tal agency for funding.
Aldennan Wilson made a motion, seconded by Aldennan Smith to advertise for bids
on two (2) modular-type ambulances and to have city attorney prepare an ordinance
establishing a city ambulance service. IDLL CAIL and the following voted aye,
Aldennen: Hill, Elkins, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Aldennan, Lehman: abstained.
M:>tion received 5 affinnative votes and 0 negative votes, 1 abstention. M:>tion
carried.
STREET DEPARI'MENT:
Mayor Reid presented the following bids on a fog generator, used on equipzrent
utilized for mosquito control in the Street Depart::ment:
HOLIW\N EQUIPMENT OOMPANY $ 2,750.00
LOWNDES ENGINEERING CO., INC. $ 2,895.00
PUBLIC HEAL'IH EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY CO. $ 2,395.00
II II II II II $ 2,650.00
II II II II II $ 2,895.00
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APRJL 1, 1976
It was noted by Street Department Supervisor, Bobby Martin, that the $2,395.00
bid and the $2,650.00 bid submitted were bids not meeting specifications, along
with Ivbdel XW bid from the same conpany anounting to $2,895.00. 'Ihe bid from
Lowndes Engineering did not meet specifications, as well .
.MJtion was made by Alderman Smith, seconded by Aldennm Hill to accept the bid
that met specifications in the amount of $2,750.00 from Holiman Equipment Carpany.
All voted in the affirmative.
Mayor Reid presented the following street light requests:
(1) 3508 T. P. White Drive (N. W. Corner)
(2) 500-600 Block T. P. White Drive
(3) 1300 Ferrell Drive
(4) 1024 Loop Road Vicinity
Aldennan Elkins made a rrotion to accept billing on the four (4) street lights
as outlined on the agenda. Alderman Hill seconded the motion. All voted in the
affirmative.
SANITATION DEPARI'MENT:
PARKS & RECREATICN DEPARTMENT:
PLANNING COMMISSION:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECriCN 5. 21 OF ORDINANCE 154 AND SECTION 17. 24.030 OF
THE JACKSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE. " was introduced for SECOND READING.
Alderma.h Hill rroved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to place the Ordinance on
SECOID READING. rou.. CALL and the following voted aye, Aldennen: Hill, Elkins,
Iehrnan, Wilson, smith, and Honeycut·t. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and
0 negative votes. .r.Dtion carried. Alderman Wilson read the Ordinance for the
SECOND TIME.
Alderrran Wilson rroved, 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, Aldennen : Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Honeycutt and Smith.
Alderrran Hill out of the roam. .MJtion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative
votes whereupon Mayor Reid read the Ordinance for the THIRD AND FINAL TIJYIE.
Alderman Wilson .rroved, seconded by Aldennan Lehman that the Ordinance be
APPID\l,ED AND ADOP'IED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldennen: Elkins,
I..e.hm:m, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. M:>tion received 5 affirmative votes and 0
negative votes. .MJtion carried.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Aldenman Honeycutt that the EJYIERGENCY CLAUSE
be approved and adopted. rou.. CALL and the following voted aye, Aldenren: Wilson,
Hill, Elkins, Lehman, smith, and Honeycutt. .MJtion carried.
ORDINANCE AND EJYIERGENCY CLAUSE APPIDVED AND ADOP'IED AND NUMBERED 374 THIS 1ST
DAY OF APRIL, 1976.
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APRIL 1, 1976
"AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING VARIOUS P.roPERI'IFS IN 'IHE CITY OF JACKSCNVILIE,
ARKANSAS; AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS . 213 AND 238 OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILlE,
ARKANSAS; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND FOR <YI'HER PURPOSES~ was introduced.
Aldennan Wilson noved, seconded by Aldennan Honeycutt that the Ordinance be
placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Alderm::m:
Hill, Elkins, lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. M:>tion received 6 affirmative
votes and 0 negative votes. .M:>tion carried. Ordinance read for FIRST TIME by
Alderman Smith.
Alderman Wilson noved, seconded by Alderm:m Hill that the Ordinance be
accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldennen:
Hill, Elkins, lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. M:>tion received 6 affirmative
votes and 0 negative votes. MJtion carried. ORDINANCE ACCEP'IED CN FIRST READING.
Aldennan Wilson noved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to suspend the rules
and place the Ordinance on SECCND READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye,
Aldenren: Hill, Elkins, I.ehrrEn, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. M:>tion received
6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes; whereupon Mayor Reid read the Ordinance
for SECOND TIME.
Alderman Hill rroved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to further suspend the rules
and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROIL CALL and the following
voted aye, Aldenren: Hill, Elkins, lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. l>Dtion
received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes whereupon Mayor Reid read the
Ordinance for 'IHIRD AND FINAL TIME.
Alderman Hill rroved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that the Ordinance be APPIDVED
AND AJX)PTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldennen: Hill, Elkins,
Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. l>Dtion received 6 affinnative votes and 0
negative votes. l>btion carried.
Aldennan Hill rroved, seconded by Aldennan Wilson that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE be
app rov e d and adopted. IDLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill,
Elkins, Lelunan, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. MJtion carried.
ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY ClAUSE APPROVED AND AOOP'IED AND NUMBERED 3 7 9 THIS 1ST
DAY OF APRIL, 1976.
GENERAL:
Mayor Reid presented to the council an appraisal agreement concerning South
Jacksonville Sewer Project being funded through newly granted Community Develop-
ment Block Grant, Phase I. He announced that an appraisal agreement between two
(2) local qualified appraisers has been tentatively drawn up. He then called
upon Tonmy Bond of Bond Consulting Engineering finn to present details of pro-
posed agreement between the city of Jacksonville and these two (2) appraisers.
Tammy Bond explained to the council that these two (2) appraisers will appraise
soma 25 pieces of property requiring easement and pump station land acquisition
appraisals. This is required as per grant guidelines set forth by the Depart-
ment o f Ho using & Urban Development . They h a v e a greed to a pri ce of $50.00, per parcel,
f o r botl1 appraisals ($25.00 a piece). The fees for the ir required services will
be taken out of available grant rronies.
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The tv-D appraisers .involved .in this agreerrent are Mr, D:n)'J Wilkillson
and Mr. Jack Barger, of Wilkillson Realty co. and Peacock Realty. co., re-
spectively.
Alderrran Wilson rroved, seconded by Aldennan Smith that the mayor be authorized
to enter .into an appraisal agreement with the two appraisers that have been
duly qualified for the South Jacksonville Sewer project. All voted .in the
affirma.tive.
An item concernillg a request for payment of pa.int used to paillt a Bicentennial
Errblem was illtroduced by J'v:Jayor Reid. Concem.ing the Bicentennial Emblem Is
statistics, the follow.ing was presented for .infonnational purposes and background
data:
OORLD 1 S LARGEST BICEN'TENNIAL EMBLEM
1. 31,400 square feet
2. 206 1 3 11 ill diameter
3. 'Ihe star itself is 120 1 in diameter
4. Each stripe is 10 '10 11 wide
5. 122 Gallons of paint consumed
6. 15 gallons of paillt thinner used
7. 200# of beaded glass used for glazing purposes/reflective at night
8. 210 project rnanhours illvol ved
Mayor Reid expla.ined that this red/white/blue emblem is ninety per-cent carplete
at this time and that it is located on top of the five-million gallon water
storage tank at the West Water Plant on Harris RJad. The airlines have tentatively
agreed to route aircraft traffic over the area so that it can be appreciated by
air passengers travelillg through Arkansas. The local Jaycees Club has taken this
project on as a Bicentennial effort through the auspicies of husband/wife team
who are presently stationed at L.R.A.F.B. They have donated all of the labor
required to paillt emblem.
The Mayor said that his office had proceeded to allow the Jaycees to do this
paillting project with anticipation of paying for the paint used out of revenue
sharing funds that has been approved, set aside and especially earrrarked for
Bicentennial related projects. He said he was requesting at this tirre that the
council authorize payment for paint out of this particular fund. Mayor Reid
said that his office had not anticipated the cost rurm.ing so high, but at this
tirre, there are two outstandillg accounts .in the approximate arrount of $1, 623. 00
at Anchor Pa.int Co., ill Little RJck, Arkansas and Jacksonville Paint & Wall-
paper Company ill Jacksonville.
Aldennan Wilson rroved, seconded by Aldennan Hill to deny request of payment for
paint used to paillt this Bicentennial Errblem on top of West Water Tank Reservoir.
ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldennen: Hill, Elkins, I.ehm:m, Wilson
and Honeycutt. Aldennan Smith voted nay. M:>tion received 5 affinnative votes
and 1 negative vote. M:>tion carried.
AldenrBn Smith rroved that the council accept a portion of arrount owed the tw
pa.int corrpanies and authorize payment of same. M:>tion died for lack of a
second. MJtion denied.
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APRIL 1 , 19 76
Through the combined efforts of Mayor Reid and Bill CMens, City Engineer, it
was brought to the attention of the council the fact that a levee is presently
being constructed bordering the south side of Bayou ~to Creek, on each side
of Highways 67/167 South of Jacksonville. 'rhe proposed purpose of the levee
on the east side is to make the acreage usable for land fill purposes; the
purpose on the west side is for farming and residential developrren.t, arromting
to approximately 1,500 acres.
The city's main concern, at this time, is the possible adverse effects this
leveeing system will have on Dupree Park and the surromding industrial and
residential areas as well. Mr. CMens explained that Dupree Park, in particular,
floods each year, and the building of this levee will very possibly make flood-
ing even rrore frequent than experienced in the past.
Mr'. O.Vens presented a large, flat posterboard flood map corrprised of blown-up
aerial photographs that depicted Jacksonville and surrounding area. 'rhe map
outlined where flooding occurs frequently when heavy rains inundate the
properties and where flooding might occur in the future.
At this t.i.Ire, there are no legal restrictions against building this type of
leveeing dike system; what the city would prefer doing, according to Mr'. <:Mens '
suggestion, is to let the Corps. of Engineers handle the situation. He rec-
orrmended that the city .try to stop the property owner building the levee and
that the city needs to let the Corps. of Engineers and the state in on this
situation. Mayor Reid reported that the Arkansas State Highway Departrrent had
been contacted by letter on the problem at hand but his office had not received
a reply as yet.
An alternative solution to the leveeing system was mentioned in that the property
owner suggested to Mr'. O.Vens that the city levee also at an approximate cost of
$20,000 to protect city properties and surromding areas. He also had proposed
that the city could possibly install storm pt.I!Ips besides leveeing. It was men-
tioned that this procedure of counter-leveeing and purchase of storm pumps would
be very, very high in cost.
After much further discussion, it was ascertained by the city attorney that the
city should contact the property owner building this levee and request that he
approach the council and explain exactly what his intentions are in this project.
Also, he needs to explain what he is contenplating insofar as his construction
of the levee being destructive to surromding areas. Otherwise, counteractions
will have to be initiated. It was also the city attorney's legal opinion that
the property owner might feasibly have engineering data available to him of a
rrore sophisticated nature than what the city possesses to back him up on his
actions.
APPOThi'IMENTS :
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alder.rnan Lehman to accept Mayor Reid's recommenda-
tion of appointing 'Ibm Brooks to serve on the Parks and Recreation Commission, re-
placing Paul Excell, with term expiring April 20, 1981. All voted in the affirrrative .
.M:Jtion carried.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
JXayo r Reid me ntioned that since April 8, 1 976 had b een set earlie r in this
cotmcil meeting for disc ussion on 1975 General Audit RefX)rt, that h e would
pass this set i tern on t h e agenda and ask the cotmcil to set up a meeting
date for 1976-177 s treet work profX)sals on slurry sealing priorities, etc.
It was ascertained after discussion period that the council and Mayor Reid
'M:>uld try and co:rre up with a meeting date to discuss this i tern next Thursday
evening at Special City Cbuncil ~eting, April 8, 1976, also.
M:ryor Reid announced that the city needs to be thinking about setting up
a headquarters for emergency/disaster reasons. He said that the Water,~ire,Police, &
Street De p artments 'M:>rked very h ard and very well at the site of the cabot
tm:nado disaster the past week. The y del ivered to the area site h e avy
equipnent in order to clear out and rerrove debris, and much was accorrplished
in the way of cleaning up downtown cabot so that the tovm can get ready to
rebuild. Also, the Rebsamen M?.morial Hospital employees and staff deserve
a trerrendous arrount of credit, he said, for their labors in coming to the
aid of the injured victims M:mday evening when the tornado struck cabot;
thus, this was instrumental in saving many lives and much suffering was alleviated.
Annabelle J.lbore, Parks & Recreation Director, brought to the council 1 s attention
that much volunteer work had been accorrplished recently on Paul Excell Park
grounds insofar as bull-dozing and readying grotmd for ball fields. She said
that this type of volunteer work donated by local civic clubs and others had
saved the city approximately $10,000 in site preparation alone. She wanted
to let everyone know how appreciative she was and also expressed appreciation
of the Parks & Recreation Commission members.
Aldernan Elkins announced that on Sunday, April 11, 19 76 from 1: 30 to 4 : 30 p.m.
there is scheduled an open house and everyone is invited to attend. This
open house is for the opening of the new Warren Dupree Elementary School on
Gregory Street.
Aldernan Lehman made note to those present that there is presently a warehouse
building being constructed in the area of the Credit Union near General Samuels
Rd. vicinity. Aldennan Lehrran wanted to ascertain from the city engineer if
he had knowledge of the existence of a fire plug within a close distance for
necessary fire protection. Mr. O.Vens explained that there ls a water line 2,400
feet away, but it was not big enough of a line to support a fire hydrant.
Mr. ONens said the biggest water line available in the inlrrediate area is on
Phyllis Circle; it is a 6 11 line. He refX)rted that the builder ca:rre in requesting
a building permit. And when the building permit was issued to the builder, Mr.
Owens did explain at that time that he would have to supply adequate water and
sewer lines to this building. The builder said that he understood this and took
out a building permit and went ahead with construction. At that particular time,
he didn 1 t know what the water requirements were and that it was necessary :. to run
a 6" water line to comply with the ordinance. The builder fX)ured his foundation
and at this time he has no provisions to have the water up to his place of
business. He had told the engineer that there was no way that he could put in
the necessary 6" line.
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It was mentioned that this paint warehouse business involves the mixing of
paint and the manufacture of varnish which both warrant a sprinkler system to
be installed.
The city attorney said that the city had ~ levers in this type of a situation,
as follows:
( 1) BUILDlliG PERMIT ISSUANCE
(2) CERriFICATE OF OCCUPANCY ISSUANCE
The city can refuse to issue this last item if this builder doesn 1 t comply with
the fire regulations as stated in the ordinance .
.M:tyor Reid infonred the council that the engineer 1 s office and his office
would work with the builder on this situation and see what can be worked out
so that builder can comply with ordinance. The council will be infonred of the
outcorre, either through caning back to then in the way of an agenda item, or
by copy of letter/letters between city and warehouse business .
ADJO~.MENT:
There being no further business to COilE before the council on notion of Aldennan
Hill, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt and by consent of all members present the
council adjourned until the next Special City Council ~eting to be held April
8, 1976. All voted in the affinnative.
APPOOVED:
A'ITEST:
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CI'IY COT.NCIL OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
AGENDA -SPECIAL CITY OOUNcrL MEETll~G
APRIL 8TH, -19 76
1. OPENrnG PRAYER:
2. IDLL CALL:
3. GENEAAL:
4 . ANNOUNCEMENTS :
a. Ord. No. 378; 'Ihird Reading/
Rates for Water & Sewer Depts
b. Audit Report/1975/General &
Street FUnd
a. Set .Meeting Date/Street Work
b. Striping of North First Street
c. Bee Situation-Hill Street Area
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
APRIL 8, 1976
7:30p.m. to 9:20 p.m.
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met in Special Session,
Thursday, April 8, 1976 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting was called to
order by Mayor Reid who also gave the invocation followed by the
recitation o£ the "Pledge of Allegiance.11
On ROLL CALL the following members were present as uheir names
were called, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson and Honeycutt,
5 present, 1 absent. Alderman Smith was present after ROLL CALL.
Others present were Mayor Reid; Clerk Rutledge; Bill Owens, City
Engineer; Nancy Gerren, Mayor's Secretary and Ben Rice, City
Attorney.
PURPOSE OF THE MEETING
Mayor Reid stated the Purpose of the Special Council Meeting was
to approve the Third and Final Reading of Ordinance Number 378
"Adjusting Water Rates 11 and discuss !the Audit Report for the City
of Jacksonville General and Street Funds for the year 1975.
"AN ORDINANCE FIXING RATES FOR SERVICES FURNISHED BY THE WATER AND
SEWER DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS: PRESCRIBING
OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 11 was
presented for the Third and Final Reading.
Alderman Elkins moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to read the
Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME. ROLL CALL and the following
voted aye, Aldermen: Elkins, Wilson and Honeycutt and the following
voted nay, Aldermen: Hill and Lehman. Motion received 3 affirmative
votes and 2 negative votes. Motion Carried. Alderman Wilson
read the Ordinance.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Elkins to accept and
approve the Ordinance. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye,
Aldermen: Elkins, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt and the following
voted nay, Aldermen: Hill and Lehman. Motion received 4 affirmative
votes and 2 negative votes. Motion Carried.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to attach the
EMERGENCY CLAUSE. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Elkins, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt and the following voted nay,
Aldermen: Hill and Lehman. Motion received 4 affirmative votes and
2 negative votes. Motion Carried.
ORDINANCE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 378 THIS 8TH DAY OF
APRIL 1976.
AUDIT REPORT 1976
Mayor Reid introduced Lynn Lloyd and Danny Vance of LLoyd, Haigh,
Brock & Co. Ltd. Certified Public Accountants. Mr. :Lloyd presented
copies and recommendations of the Audit for the General & Street Funds
for the year ending December 31, 1975. He stated the firm reviewd
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APRIL 8, 1976
and tested the City's system of internal accounting control to
evaluate the system as required by generally accepted auditing
standards. The purpose of the evaluation is to establish a
basis for reliance thereon in determining the nature, timing and
extent of other auditing procedures that are necessary for
expressing an opinion on the financial statement. Mr. Lloyd
presented recommendations on the following items:
1) Cash Disbursements and Segregation of Duties
2) Reconciliation of Bank Accounts
3) Collections
4) Payroll Records
5) Expense Account Documentation
6) Police Department
7) Property, Plant and Equipment
8) Accounting System
a. Budgetary Control
b. Fund Accounting
c. Receipts and Disbursements-Posting and Filing
9) Finance Department
10) General-Water Department Expenditures
There was considerable discussion pertaining to the possibility
of establishing the position of Finance Director to eliminate
and segregate the bookkeeping procedures. After discussion on
the Audit Report as presented by Lloyd, Haigh and Brock it
was the general consensus of the council to accept and file the
Audit Report for the year ending December 31, 1976 for the
General and Street Funds.
BEE SITUATION-HILL STREET AREA
Mrs. Herrin was again present at the council meeting to discuss
the bee situation at 509 Hill St. It was suggested to set
regulations to regulate the keeping of bees inside the city
limits instead of abolishing it completely. After considerable
discussion, Alderman Hill requested an ordinance be prepared by
the City Attorney according to the guidelines as applied to
other keepers.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
It was the consensus of the council to hold a meeting to discuss
Street projects for Spring and Summer 1976 Monday, April 12, 1976
at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Mayor Reid recommended North First Street be striped. It was
suggested solid white lines be painted along the side of the street
and a yellow broken center line. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by
Alderman Wilson to authorize the Mayor to proceed with this project.
All voted in the affirmative.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the council on motion
of Alderman Hill, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt and by consensus
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APRIL 8, 19 76
of all members present the council adjourned until the next
regular council meeting to be held April 15, 1976 at 7:30 p.m.
in the Council Chambers. All voted in the affirmative.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
CLERK
CITY CDlNCIL OF JACKSONVILLE I ARKANSAS
AGENDA ~ REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 15 I 1976
1. OPENING PRAYER:
2 • ROLL CALL:
3. PRESENTATION OF MINUI'ES: Regular City Council Meeting-April 1 1 1976
Special City Council Meeting-April 8 1 1976
4 • APPROVAL/CDRRECTION OF MINUTES : Regular City Council ~eting-March 18 1 1976
Special City Council ~eting-March 22 1 1976
5 . CCNSENT AGENDA:
(WATER DEPT. )
(WATER DEPT.)
(FIRE DEPT.)
(POLICE DEPT.)
(STREET DEPT. )
(STREET DEPT.)
(STREET DEPT.)
(STREET DEPT. )
6. WATER DEPAR'IMENT:
7. SEWER DEPARI'ME:NT:
8. FIRE DEPARI'MENT:
9 • POLICE DEPARTMENT:
10 • STREET DEPARI'ME:NT:
a. cash Receipts & Disbursements
b. Accounts Payable
c . M:mthly Rer:ort (Chief Schmitt)
d. M::>nthly Rer:ort (Chief Robinson)
e. M::>nthly Rer:ort (Bobby Martin)
f . Request Street Light/First Pole-East of
Intersection of Sage & Peach (Bill Owens)
g. Request Street Light/Lot #30 1 Stonewall
Sub. 1 (Bill OWens)
h . Request Street Light/Loop Rd. & Ferrell
Drive (Bill Owens)
a . Water & Sewer Lines/No. Bailey & T. P.
White Dr. (discussion) (Mayor Reid)
a . Placercent of Fire Truck (Mayor Reid)
b . Ord.# 3 80; Ce rtificate of Occupancy
(Chief Schmitt)
a.
a .
b.
c.
d.
Ord. # 381; Ambulance Service (Chief Robinson)
Grader and Dozer Rentals (Mayor Reid)
Request acceptance of low bid/North
First Street Striping Project (Mayor Reid)
Request to advertise for bids for asphalt
by the ton (Mayor Reid)
Request to advertise for bids; 120 1 000
square yards of Slurry Seal (Mayor Reid)
11. SANITATION DEPT:
CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
AGE!NM -REGULAR CITY COUNCIL .MEETIN'G
APRIL 15, 1976
12 . PARKS & RECREATION DEPT:
13. PLANNIN'G COMMISSION:
14. GENERAL:
15. APPOINTMENTS:
16. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
a.
b.
c .
a.
b.
a.
b.
Request Final Plat Approval/IDts 1
through 16, Briarfield Subdivision,
subject to approval of water & sewer
lines by the city
Request for waiver to zoning ordinance/
Mbbile Home/located: 1008 N. lst St.
Sign Variance Request/Baskin-R:>bbins, Inc.
Levee Construction Discussion/Highways
67-167 So ./Dupree Property (Mayor Reid)
Request to advertise for bids/encasement
of gas line, Gen. Samuels Rd. (Mayor Reid)
Graduation Exercises/Police Academy
at Carrrl.en, Ark. Friday, 4-16-1976
Political Sign Placement on City Easement
CURRENT ACCOlNTS PAYABLE
Ark. J::Ept. of Health (Pd)
Arkansaw ~ter Repair (Pd)
Bowles & Edens
Capitol Chemical
City Lumber
Conrade Electric
curtis Matheson
Favorite Check Printers
Fleet Products Company
General Electric
W. W. Grainger
Holloway Service (Pd)
Ingle Fence Co.
Jacksonville Daily News
Jacksonville Gas
James Bros.
Kelly Anne Florist
Mantooth Plumbing
w. A. Mayhan
.M:ldern Chemical Co •
Otasco
Ray I::bdge, Inc.
Smith & Shrader Const.
Southern States Ind.
TOney's Lawnrnower Ser.
United Industries , Inc.
Wal M:l.rt Stores (Pd)
Witcher Electric
April 1976
43.20
1,294.26
4,264.20
193.50
678.06
519.00
146.11
21.38
58.71
735.29
48.74
153.80
25.00
40.04
46.72
54.49
15.45
75.00
420.00
249.00
102.99
101.54
464.00
260.78
4.17
272.69
28.51
281.68
Arkansaw ~ter Repair
Brooks Fann & Garden Center
Burroughs Corp.
C. B. Carr
Choctaw Culvert
Construction Machinery
[bnnel Office Supply
F & F Auto Parts
Gary's Florist
Goodsell Welding
Hamilton's Garage
Holrran/Py le Company
Ivy Hall Garage
Jacksonville Dust Serv.
Jacksonville Starter
Keathley-Patterson
Love Rental Serv.
Marson Construction
MCKesson Chemical Co.
0. B. Repair
Petty Cash (Pd)
Rockwell International
Smith & Shrader Const. (Pd)
Buddy H. Taylor Inc. Elec.
'IWin City Fbrd Tractor, Inc .
Vaughan Tire
Waterworks Supply
2,256.22
442.90
16.07
57.88
187.50
1,113.13
104.13
30.85
62.84
111.26
47.48
72.00
127.51
53.75
33.64
59.45
13.25
180.00
160.58
55.74
131.12
258.50
997.50
337.00
233.84
143.87
1,066.05
'IOTAL DISBURSEMENTS
PAID BILI..S
DISBURSEMENTS 'IO PAY
$ 18,952.37
2,648.39
$ 16,303.98
r
CX)tNCIL MEETThiG
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
APRIL 15TH, 1976
7:30P.M., TO 9:45P.M.
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met Thursday, April 15, 1976 at
7:30 p.m. , in the Municipal Building. The meeting was called to order by M:l.yor Reid.
The invocation was given by Alderman Elkins which was followed by the recitation of
the "Pledge of Allegiance."
On ROLL CALL the following members were present as their names were called, Alde:rrren:
Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt, 5 present, 1 absent; a quorum was declared.
Alde.rman Hill was present later in the meeting. Others present were M:l.yor James Reid;
Nancy Gerren, Secy. to M:l.yor Reid who recorded the· Minutes of the meeting; Bill OWens,
City Engineer; Ophelia Blasingame, Beautification Director; Bobby M:l.rtin, Street Super-
visor; Chief Waym:m Schmitt of the Fire Depa.rtrralt; Chief 'lbnmy Robinson of the Police
Depart:Irent; Ben Rice, City Attorney; Clerk Rutledge of City Clerk's office; Elmer Hines,
Water Departrrent Supervisor, and Lloyd Bailey, Purchasing Agent.
PRESENTATIOO OF THE MINU'IES
The Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of April 1, 1976 and the Minutes of the
Special City Council Meeting of April 8, 1976 were presented for study and later approval.
CORREcriOOS AND/OR ADDITIOOS TO THE MThiUTES
Corrections and or additions to ·the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of March
18, 1976 and the Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of M:l.rch 22, 1976 were the
next order of business. After no corrections or additions were presented, Aldennan
Wilson noved, seconded by Alde:rman Smith to approve the Minutes as written and presented.
All voted in the affirmative.
CX)NSENT AGENDA
M:l.yor Reid presented the following items for approval on the CXNSENT AGENDA:
Alderman Smith noved, seconded by Alde.rman Wilson to approve for paymant the Current
Accounts Payable in the sum of $16,303.98 for the Jacksonville Water and Sewer Depart:Irent
and to accept and file the cash Receipts and Disbursenents Report for the nonth of
M:l.rch 1976. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldennen: Hill, Elkins, Lehrran, Wilson,
Smith and Honeycutt. M:)tion received 6 affinnative votes and 0 negative votes. M:)tion
carried.
Aldennan Smith noved, seconded by Aldennan Wilson to accept and file the Fire Chief's
Report for the nonth of March 1976, reflecting 7 general alanns and 25 still alanns with
an est.inated fire loss during the rronth at $2, 000.00. OOLL CALL and the following voted
aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 6
affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. M:)tion carried.
Mayor Reid reported that the Police Chief's .r.bnthly Report was not available at this
time; therefore, this report would be presented for action by the council at next
C01.U1cil meeting scheduled for May 6, 1976.
Alde:rman Smith noved, seconded by Aldennan Wilson to accept and file the Street Depart-
ment's M:)nthly Report for the rronth of March, 1976. ROLL CALL and the following voted
aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received
6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. M:)tion carried.
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Aldennan Smith noved, seconded by Aldenmn Wilson to have the city accept billing on
the following street light requests and to grant approval of same: (1) First
Pole/East of Intersection of Sage & Peach Streets (2) I.Dt #30, Stonewall Subdivision ~
(3) I.Dop Road and Ferrell Drive. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldemen:
Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. JYbtion received 6 affirmative
votes and 0 negative votes. JYbtion carried.
WATER DEPARTMENT
Mayor Reid annomced that this item concerning water and sewer lines/North Bailey &
T. P. White Drive that was on the Agenda was placed there by request for further
discussion. At the last city council meeting, action taken by the council on this
item of how payment was to be split up and divided between the city and the property
owner, Mr. Harold G.r.ratney, for the water and sewer work, had produced sorre question
as to fair arromt of split. Mayor Reid said that as it stood at that time, the
comcil had approved a 50/50 split of project costs; this arrount being, $29,090.00 to
be divided between property owner and the city. He said that there has been sane cause
for concern in that this split was unfair because of the arrount of work being done
at the same time for adjoining areas of the project site which caused cost to escalate
higher than expected. This involves fire protection services with larger line and
nore fire hydrants for instance, which Mr. G.r.ratney v..ould not have to provide for just
his property alone if he ran both lines directly to serve his shopping center area.
Aldennan I.ehrran offered to the comcil that when he was surveying the area recently,
and walking the proposed lines to be laid out, he went along with the 50/50 split;
however, after finding out that Mr. G:Natney was paying a $6,000.00 charge to tie on
to the sewer line, he was willing to go along with Mr. G.r.ratney and accept his original
offer of $10,000.00 and the city to pay the remainder of the project cost to
install lines.
After much discussion as to a fair and equitable cost split on this project,
Alderman Smith noved, seconded by Aldeman Hill to accept original offer made by
Mr. G.r.ratney in the arromt of $10,000.00 and for the city to pick up the remaining
cost involved in laying the water and sewer lines. No action was taken on the afore-
mentioned motion.
Mr. Bill OWens, City Engineer, interjected that he had figured if Mr. G.r.ratney was
to run water and sewer lines just straight across his property alone, it would run
$11,615.50.
Aldenmn Smith noved, seconded by Aldennan Lehman to amend the above notion to read
as follows: Mr. Harold G.r.ratney's altered proportionate share of project cost is to
be in the arrount of $11,615.50 and the city is to pay the balance of project cost in
the anount of $17,474.50 to install water and sewer lines along North Bailey & T. P.
White Drive . ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldennen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman,
Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Amended notion received 6 affimative votes and 0
negative votes. IDtion as a.rrE11ded carried.
SEWER DEPARI'MENT
FIRE DEPAR'IMENT
J.l!a_yor Reid and Fire Chief Schmitt brought forth at this time that the city has in
its possession a 1954 Fbrd Fire Truck, 500 gallon water tank capacity. This
vehicle needs to have a skid pump and Chrysler notor repaired. At this time, the
truck is not in use at all by fire der:artrrent personnel.
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APRIL f~ 1976
Mayor Reid presented a letter to the council from the chartered North Pulaski County
Volunteer Fire Depart:rrent. They have requested they be allowed to purchase this
spare vehicle and in return they would give back to the city a 1942, GM: Fire Truck
they had purchased from the city in the year 1974. It was brought out in discussion
that this was Jacksonville 's first fire truCk and very possibly this vehicle could
be placed in a city park for ccmnerrorative, display purposes. Aldennan Hill offered
to the council that when this truck was passed on to this Fire I:ept. in 1974, it was
discussed by the council at that time if the truck was to corre back to Jacksonville,
it would be placed in a park area for children's enjoyment and also for display purposes.
Also, .M:l.yor Reid reported that the council had received a copy of letter fran South
Bend Corrmunity with the agenda and that sare representatives were present tonight to
discuss possibility of city aiding them in their efforts to obtain a fire truck. It
was broUJht out by the letter and with information from representatives present
that fire protection in their area is nil; these residents of the South Bend Corrmunity
carprise people who live on Military Road from the Pulaski County-Lonoke County Line,
down to and including the last Nixon addition, just this side of Furlow Intersection.
The residents of South Bend reported to the council that they are in the process of
forming a volunteer fire department and are going through proper organizational pro-
cedures involving, arrong other i terns, a petition being circulated requiring signatures
of area residents in favor of forming a volunteer fire department. They reported that
it will take from one to one and one half years to obtain their charter.
It was Chief Schmitt's reconmendation that the South Bend Corrmunity needed the unit
available at this time in the city because their needs required a bigger truck than
the 1942 GM: fire truck. This larger unit has a 500-gallon capacity. Mayor Reid
said that he forrrerly favored taking the old fire truck back from North Pulaski people
and giving it to the South Bend Corrmuni ty; then, give North Pulaski group the one
the city has now that is needing repair work taken care of. But, after hearing what
the South Bend residents reported at this meeting, he would prefer going along with
Chief Schmitt's recommendation as described earlier.
Aldenuan Smith IIPved, seconded by Aldenuan I..ehrran that the city of Jacksonville
acknowledge the request of the South Bend Conmunity and sell the available unit
that needs repair for the price of $1.00. Upon further remarks by the council,
no action was taken on the aforenentioned IIPtion, as Aldennan Lehman his
second.
Aldennan Wilson expressed his views that both corrmunities were equally deserving and
no favoritism should be given in this matter. Inasmuch as there is only one truck
that the city is interested in disposing of, and both conmunities need fire equi:pnent,
he suggested that the city auction this vehicle that needs to be disposed of and
sealed bids taken in the process.
After further discussion concerning available IIPnies for fire protection for rural
corrmunities throUJh Central Arkansas Planning & Developrrent District in Lonoke, Arkansas,
the city attorney made a request, after being solicited by the council, to further re-
search this item of city's required options on property to be auctioned off.
Alderman Smith IIPved, seconded by Aldenuan Lehman to table this i tern until next regularly
scheduled council meeting for Mly 6, 19 76. IDLL CALL and the following voted aye,
Aldennan: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. .M:>tion received 6
affi:rmative votes and 0 negative votes. .M:>tion carried.
COU'JCI;L .f1E:E'rfNc;;
J?f\GE 4
APRTI..l5~ 1976
11AN ORDINANCE MJDIFYING SEcriON 18 .12 .110 OF 'IHE JACKSONVILLE MlNICIPAL CODE;
DEcrARING AN EMERGENCY AND FDR OTHER PURPOSES • " was introduced.
Aldennan Hill noved, seconded by Aldennan Smith that the Ordinance be placed on
FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Ald.erlren: Hill, Elkins,
Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. MJtion received 6 affirmative votes and 0
negative votes. M:>tion carried. Ordinance read for FIRST TIME by Alderm:m Wilson.
No action was taken to accept aforementioned Ordinance on FIRST READING.
Bill ()w'ens, City Engineer, advised the council that at this time he is opposed to
this particular ordinance. He said the city already has authori-ty to issue these
Certificates of Occupancy, but the city does not give them out because of bookkeeping
procedures involved in the issuance. His opinion and recommendations on this matter
is as follows: BEFORE THE BUILDING PERMIT IS ISSUED, THE FIRB DEPARTMENT SHOULD
APPROVE THE BUILDING PERMIT. 'IHE BUILDER WOULD HAVE 'ID HAVE HIS PLANS REVIEWED BY
AN INSPEC'IOR OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT 'ID ASCERI'AIN IF PIDPOSED STRUCTURE IS BEING
CONSTRUCIED AS 'ID CODE REGUlATIONS •
Ben Rice, City Attorney, said that this particular Certificate of Occupancy Ordinance
is on the books now and his office had merely added an aiTEndrnent to the provisions
of this effective Ordinance concerning the fire departrn.:.mt' s role; in that, before
the building inspector shall issue a Certificate of Occupancy, the premises shall
be inspected by the city fire departrrent to insure compliance with city fire codes
and regulations and with necessary reguirerrents made as to maintenance of fire in-
surance ratings. This makes sure that there is adequate fire protection such as
large enough water lines to fight a fire and fire hydrants in close pro:x:imity to
building tha·t has been constructed. He said that all this ordinance does is to
add tl1e fire services inspection to the ordinance.
Bill ()w'ens further offered that building pennits should have a notation imprinted
so as not to be missed concerning the enforcement of the Southern Building Code
and Fire Codes. He said that the code is going t..o be enforced by the city and a
copy of this is located in the Inspection tepartrnent, Engineering Depart:Irent, and
3 copies at City Clerk's office, all in the city hall municipal building.
Aldennan Wilson wanted to know just who was going to issue the Certificate of
Occupancy; Mayor Reid explained that the docunent would be issued fran his office
and a oopy of sane kept for permanent reoording here at City Hall. Ben Rice suggested
to the council that this needs to b e worked on and oonsequently he would advise the
cotmcil that they hold off until next council meeting to ascertain and determine the
rrerits of the BEFORE part of issuance of these certificates.
Alde:r:m:m Smith rroved, seconded by Aldennan Honeycutt to table Ordinance until next
regularly scheduled council meeting for research purposes recorrmended by city atty.
ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldexmen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and
Honeycutt. MJtion received 6 affirnative votes and 0 negative votes. M:>tion carried.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
"AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AND CREATING AN EMERGENCY AMBUlANCE SERVICE 'ID BE OPERA'IED
lliDER THE AUSPICIES OF THE JACKSONVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT 1 AND SETTING FEES 'ID BE
CHARGED FDR EMERGENCY AMBUlANCE SERVICES FUR-liSHED BY 'IHE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE,
ARKANSAS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY." was introduced.
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APRIL 15 I 1976
Alderman Smith IIDved, seconded by Alderman Elkins that the Ordinanae be placed
on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins,
Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. M:>tion received 6 affirmative votes and 0
negative votes. M:>tion carried. Ordinance read for FIRST TIME by Alde:rnan Smith.
Aldennan Smith IIDved, seconded by Aldennan Elkins that the Ordinance be accepted
an FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Alderm:m: Elkins, Wilson
and Smith. Aldenren Hill, Lehman and Honeycutt voted nay. M:>tion received 3
affirmative votes and 3 negative votes. A tie vote was declared. Mayor Reid voted
aye. Motion carried .
It was brought out in discussion that the present ambulance service, from same
reports, is alleged not to be providing adequate service to this area; in that,
equipment is seemingly not in good condition and the ambulances are taking too
long a period of time to arrive quickly enough to the scene of an accident.
Chief Robinson brought forth the infonnation that very possibly the area would
be without any type of ambulance service when contract time does come up in July
and at this time, the EMS Service is in a state of "limbo". He also told the
council that he felt like his deparbrent, with so:rre staff help from the fire de-
part:.nent, could run this ambulance service in the "black." Saving lives was his
only concern, and he thought the city-run service oould best provide the needs
of the community.
On the other hand, sane council members expressed their views that present service
being provided was adequate and that establishing a city ambulance service would
oost too much. 'Ihe purchase of ambulances and paying for additional personnel was
interjected by Chief Robinson on this thought that "errergency service only" would
be provided through this city-operated service and transfer patients being moved
from one nursing home/hospital to the other would be left entirely to privately
run qmbulance corrpanies who rrake their money in this type of service to the
oorrmunity. The collection difficulty concerning non-payrrent of statements was
brought out as a possible deterrent, also.
Chief Schmitt expressed his views to the effect that his department did not wish
to participate in a city-run ambulance service. He said he did not want to integrate
with the police department in a co-ordinated venture such as this; in that, he
would prefer the police deparbnent handle the ambulance service without help from
the fire departrrent personnel. He was of the opinion that our city's fifth class
rating by the Fire Rating Bureau would be in danger of going do'INI1 the scale even
further if a man was taken from his staff to help on ambulance runs.
After further discussion, Aldenmn Wilron IIDved, seconded by Alderrran Lehman that
the Ordinance be tabled until next regularly scheduled council meeting for further
research into other alternatives and what the possibility is of the city jeopardizing
its fire rating if city establishes its O'INI1 ambulance service with fire department
personnel being utilized. ROLL CALL and the follo¥?ing voted aye, Aldennen: Hill,
Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. M:>tion received 6 affirrrative votes
and 0 negative votes. M:>tion carried.
STREET DEPARIMENI'
Miyor Reid reported that Mr. 'Ibm Brooks was unable to maintain the dozer and grader
equiprrent that the city was renting fran him at the price the city is paying him now
for these services. He also said that the city has a certain arrount of IIDnies in
the street department fund to use however is seemed fit by the mayor and the
council. The rental agreement nCM in force entails $10.00 per hour fee with the
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APRIL 15, 1976
stipulation that the city is the only party utilizing the equipment and
that the city pays only for the t.ime the equipmmt is in service; also, the
city does not pay for maintenance on this equiprrent.
Alderman Smith rroved, seconded by Alderman Lehman that the city enter into a
new agreement with Mr. Tom Brooks and pay him $10.00 per hour rental fees
for dozer and grader equipment and pay maintenance charges incurred on this
equipment, with the stipulation that this equipiTEnt is solely utilized l;>y the
City of Jacksonville. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen : Hill,
Lehm:m, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Alderman Elkins voted nay. MJtion re-
ceived 5 affirmative votes and 1 negqtive vote. MJtion carried .
.Mayor Reid stated one bid for the striping of newly paved North First Street
was opened recently and the following bid was presented:
ARKANSAS CULVER!' & SUPPLY CO. INC. -22, 000 Lin Ft. 4" PaveiTEnt Marking - . 05 Lin Ft.
It was brought out that this material quoted for this job will meet current
Ark. Highway Dept. Specifications for fast dry traffic paint and will meet their
specifications, also, for glass beads. Approximate cost of project, as per
bid price, is $1,100.00.
Alderrran Smith rroved, seconded by Aldernan Lehman to accept bid on the striping
of North First Street from ARKANSAS CULVERT & SUPPLY CO. INC. in the above
stated anount, costing .05 Lin ft. All voted in the affirmative.
Mayor Reid announced the next order of business concerned a request to advertise
for bids for asphalt laid in place by the ton up to 500 tons and then from 500
to 1,000 tons because the city receives better prices if two bids are taken
in lower and higher quantities. He explained that smaller anounts, of course,
are always higher in price than larger, quantity totals. This asphalt is for
projects in the city for 1976-1977.
Alderman Smith rroved, seconded by Aldennan Elkins, that the city advertise for
bids for asphalt laid in place in two anounts as follows: Asphalt laid in place
to 500 tons and from 500 to 1,000 tons, with the stipulation that prices are
to be good for the wmle year of 1976. All voted in the affirrnative.
Mayor Reid brought forth a request to advertise for bids on 120,000 square yards
of Slurry Seal to be used for 1976/1977 street projects for the city.
Aldenran Hill rroved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the city advertise for bids
on 120,000 square yards of Slurry Seal. All voted in the affirmative.
SANTTATICN DEPARTMENT
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARI'MENT
PLANNING COMMISSION
Aldenran Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to accept the Planning Corrmission 's
recommendation to approve Final Plat of Briarfield Subdivision, Lots 1 through
16, subject to approval of water and sewer lines by the city. All voted in
the affirmative.
COUNCIL MEETING
PAGE 7
APRIL 15 I 1976
Aldennan Wilson noved, seconded by Alderman Smith to deny request for waiver to
zoning ordinance to allow a nobile home at 1008 North First Street. ROLL CALL
and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Elkins, Wilson and Smith. Aldertren Hill
and Honeycutt voted nay. Alderrran Lehman abstained. M:>tion received 3 affirmative
votes, 2 negative votes and 1 abstention. 1-Dtion carried.
Mayor Reid introduced a sign variance request that had been approved by the
Planning Corrmission concerning a sign to be placed on top of the Baskin/Robbins
Ice Cream establishment, located on the corner of Bailey and M:l.in Sts. It
violated square footage requirerrents, as per Sign Ordinance that is in effect now.
Alde.rm:m Smith moved that the city turn down this sign variance request so that
it could be brought before the Board of Adjustrcent for their action. No action
was taken on this aforerrentioned notion for the lack of a second to notion.
Alderman Wilson noved that the city accept this sign variance request recomnended
by Planning Commission. No action was taken on this aforementioned notion for
the lack of a second to notion.
After considerable discussion concerning the Board of Adjustment 1 s jurisdiction vs.
Planning Corrmission in sign variance requests, Alde.rm:m Smith noved, seconded by
Alderrran Elkins that this sign variance request for Baskin/Robbins establishlrent
be tabled for action by the Board of Adjustrcent. All voted in the affinna.tive.
GENERAL
M:l.yor Reid said that he had been in contact recently with Mr. 'Ibrrmy Dupree who
is in the process of constructing levees on his property that is endangering the
irrmediate area of possible flooding. Mr. Dupree was unable to attend tonight 1 s
meeting because of an out of town camnitment, but Mayor Reid explained that in
his telephone conversation with Mr. Dupree that week, he had recannended that
the city construct offsetting levees to counteract his levees being built.
Alde:rman Smith noved, seconded by Aldennan Hill to table this item of business
until the city receives further information fran Mr. 'Ibmny Dupree on this matter.
All voted in the affinna.tive.
Bill OWens, City Engineer, explained a request to the council to advertise for
bids on encasement of a gas line located across a road bed that is presently
being cut through by the city in conjunction with the county; this road bed
being cut through is an extension of Gen. Samuels Rd. fran Redrrond Rd. to Harris
Rd. The gas line right-of-way is being encroached upon in building road bed,
and the gas company easement requires the city to cross at a 90-degree angle and
encase subject gas line in cerrent.
It was ccmnented that an alternative to crossing gas line easement and encasing
line would be to purchase 100-feet of right-of-way for relocating road bed.
But in doing this relocating of right-of-way and noving road bed over, Gen.
Samuels Rd. v.ould be offset.
After discussion on the alternatives in this matter, Aldenna.n Smith noved, seconded
by Alderman Honeycutt to allow the mayor to advertise for bids on the encasement
of gas line across Gen. Samuels Rd. to get square foot basis. All voted in the
affinna.tive.
APPOINTMENTS
COlNCIL MEETThiG
PAGE 8
APRIL 15, 19 76
ANNOUN'CEMENTS
Mayor Reid announced that there were 3 I_X>lice officers graduating from the
Police Academy Training Sc]:x)ol at Carrden, Arkansas, Friday, April 16, 19 76 .
He said that he and Chief Robinson were leaving at 8:30 a.m., and graduation
exercises ~e to cCliTireilce at 11:00 a.m. He invited the oouncil rrernbers to
attend cerem::mies and if any one of them wished to attend, to please notify
his office and a unit would be made available for their transportation to
Carrden.
It was announced by Mlyor Reid that the Biology Class at the J a cksonville
High School which has been actively in the process o f trying to renovate
the old jail on Spring Street for a Bicentennial-related proj ect , has in-
fo.nred the city that they no longer wish to continue witl;1 pro ject because
of the l ength o£ time it bas taken to purchase jail property. He said
the property owners involved in acquiring necessary right-of-way have not
been able t o come to any sort o f an acceptable agreement with the city attorney's
office, so this project will be abandoned.
Mayor Reid said there are political s igns being p laced on city right-of-way
and they were interferring with mowing procedures . As this is in violation,
he r eguested that the newspaper r epresentatives present make note of this
and notify those canpaign headquarters by an announcement being p laced in
the newspaper to the effect that any signs that are on c ity prope rty should
be picked up.
Alderman Elkins announced that the aldermen missed a very successful open
house held at the new Warren Dupree Elem. School last Sunday; and if the
rrernbers of the council had an opi_X>rtunity. to please drop by and visit the
new school and ascertain for thernsel ves the new surroundings and how they
are improved.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to cone before the council on motion of Alderman
Smith, seconded by Aldennan Wilson and by consensus of all members present, the
oouncil adjourned until the next regularly scheduled council neeting to be
held on May 6, 1976 at 7:30 p.m., in council chambers. All voted in the affirmative.
APPROVED:
ATIEST:
CITY COU'JCIL OF JACKSCN\ll~ r 1\ro<ANSAS
AGEN"DA .... REGUlAR ClTY COlNCIL MEETlliG
W\Y 6TH, 19 76
1. OPENlliG PRYAER;
2 • ROLL CALL :
3. PRESENTATION OF .MINUIES :
4. .APPROVAI/o::::>RRECTION OF .MINUIES:
5. CCNSENT AGENDA:
(WATER DEPARI'.MENT)
(WATER DEPARI'.MENT)
(FIRE DEPARI'MENT)
(POLICE DEPARI'MENT)
(STREET DEPARTMENT)
(STREET DEP ARI'MENT)
6. WATER DEP ARI'MENT:
7. SEWER DEP ARI'!JENT :
8. FIRE DEP AR!'MENT:
Regular City Council Meeting-
April 15, 1976
Regular Ctiy Council M=eting-
April 1, 1976
Special City Council Meeting-
April 8' 19 76
a. Req. OUtside City Limit Water
Tie-on/R:>bert Souther land/
Lemay R:>ad
b. Req. OUtside City Limit Water
Tie-on/R.D. Halbrook/2 trailers/
9024 S. Highway 161
c. .M:>nthly Report
d. .M:>nthly Raport
e. .M:>n thl y Report
f. Req. Street Light/Alta Cove &
Alta Lane
a. Water Line Discussion/Bill
Scherer Property behind Credit
Union
b. Req. to accept low bid: Airbase
Flow Meter
c. Discussion/Chemical Plants/
Sewer Line Replacement
a. Req. to adv. for bids/Fire hose
equipment
b. Ord. 380; Cert. of Occupancy
c. Placement of fire truck
CITY COUNCIL OF JACKS<NVILLE, ARKANSAS
AGENDA -REGULAR CITY CX)UNCIL MillTING
MAY 6TH , 19 76
9. POLICE DEPART~NT:
10. STREET DEPARI'MEL\IT:
ll. SAI:\JITATIOO DEPARI'MENT:
12 . PARKS & REC. DEPRART.MENT :
13 . PIANNTI~G CX).MMISSION:
14. GENERAL :
a. Ord. 381; Ambulance Service
a. Req. to accept low bid: Slurry
Seal
b. Req. to accept low bid : Rota.l:y
MJwer
c. Ord. 382; Street Lights/City of
Jacksonville
a . Discussion/Landfill on GLaharn
Road/Dept of Pollution & Eco-
logy.
a. Ord. 383; Rezoning of Variolis
Properties.
b. Waiver Request/Trailer/C-2 to ;,
R-4 ; Lot 10 , Block 2 7 , Orig.
Town of Jackosnivlle
c. Req. for Waiver/Northeastern St.~
Waiver/CUrb & Gutter?Heritage
Pk. Sub.
d. Sign Variance Request/Baskin
Robbins.
a . Req. Salary and Expenses/6 mon./
Alcoholic Probation Program/
$3,000
b. Ord. 384; Property Aa;IUisition
for Beautification Department
c. Ord. 385; Beekeeping Inside City
Limits
d. Ieq. Payrrent of Auditing Service~
Lloyd, Haigh, & Brock
e. General Discussion/Establishment
of a Finance Dept. for City
f. Interim Report/City Hall Coroplex 1
& MUny. Building Construction
COnmittee
14. GEL\IERAL:
CITY COUiJCIL OF JACKSCNVILLE, ARKANSAS
AGENDA -REGULAR CITY CDU'JCIL MEETll\IG
MAY 6'IH, 1976
g. Ord. 386; Signs/City of J'ville
h. Ord. 387; Building Pennits/City of
Jacksonville
i. Res. No. 1'1CnV71s:,; COmmemorative/
Mr. Rich
j. Request approval to contract for
fireworks display/4th of July
celebration
k. Request to advertise for bids : In-
stallation of billboard.
1. Req. authorl. ty for Mayor 's Office
to establish "just compensation 11
price on parcel properties/So.
Jacksonville Sewer line.
m. Discussion/Possibility of Purchase:
Wilson or Jones Properties;
$80,000 -$60,000 respect.
n . Use of Landfill Property for a
.MJtor/Cross
o . Revenue Sharing/Planned use Report/
Anticipated Payments from 7-1-76 to
12-31-76 ($172 ,205 .00) ..._
p . .MUnicipal court Clerk appointrrent/
Mrs. Ruby Lipscomb
15 . APPOll\IT.MENTS :
16 . ANNOUNCEMEN'IS :
ADJOURNMENT:
a. Departrrent Head Meeting Friday,
4:00 p.m. in cquncil Chambers/
b. Special council Meeting (5-12-76)
Discuss : Ambulance & Sign Ordinance
c. Report on yards on Nina Street that
are unma.intained.
d. Waiver granted to Mr. c. v. Plunmer
r
COUNCIL MEET! NG
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
MAY 6, 1976
7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met Thursday, May 6, 1976
at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building. The meeting was called to order by Mayor
Reid, who also gave the invocation, followed by the recitation of the 11 Pledge of
Allegiance.11
On ROLL CALL the following members were present as their names were called,
Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith, and Honeycutt, 6 present, 0 absent;
a quorum was declared. Others present were Mayor Reid; Clerk Rutledge; Ben Rice,
City Attorney; Bill Owens, City Engineer; Robert Martin, Street Supervisor;
Ophelia Blasingame, Beautification Director; Gerald Hamm, Sanitation Supervisor;
Bobby Brewer, Sewer Supervisor; Chief Wayman Schmitt of the Fire Department; Chief
Tommy Robinson of the Police Department and Annabelle Moore, Park and Recreation
Director.
PRESENTATION OF THE MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of April 15, 1976 were presented for
study and later approval.
CORRECTIONS AND/OR ADDITIONS TO THE MINUTES
Corrections and/or additions to the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of April
1, 1976 and the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting of April 8, 1976 were the
next order of business. After no corrections or additions were presented, Alderman
Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to approve the Minutes as written and
presented. All voted in the affirmative.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Reid presented the following items for approval on the CONSENT AGENDA:
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to accept the request for an
outside-the-city water tie on from Robert Southerland for property located on
Lemay Road 1~ miles from the city limits. Mr. Southerland mentioned in the request
the present water line is across from their property. It was also approved by
Elmer Hines, Water Department Supervisor. ROLL CALL and the following votes aye,
Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received
6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. Motion Carried.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to accept the request for
outside-the-city water tie on from R. D. Halbrook for 2 trailers located on 9024
S. Highway 161. The request was approved by Elmer Hines, Water Department Suprevisor.
ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson,
Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes. Motion Carried.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to accept and file the Fire
Chief 1 S monthly report for April 1976, reflecting 5 general alarms and 22 still
alarms with an estimated fire loss during the month at $500.00. ROLL CALL and the
following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt.
Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. Motion Carried.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to accept and file the Police
Chief 1 S monthly report for March 1976 reflecting 561 cases brought before the
Municipal Court with total cash from fines, forfeitures and other payment in the
sum of $12,205.29. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins,
Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes.
Motion Carried.
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MAY 6, 1976
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to accept and file the Street
Department Supervisor's monthly report for April 1976. ROLL CALL and the following
voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion
received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. Motion Carried.
Alderman Wilosn moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to accept the request for a
street light to be placed at the corner of Alta Cove and Alta Lane, Westwood
SUbdivision. ROLL CALL and the followin9. voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins,
Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and
0 negative votes. Motion Carried.
L~ATER DEPARTMENT
Bi l l Owe ns, Ci t y Engineer, presented a request for water line construction on the
Bill Scherer Property behind the Credit Union. It was mentioned a building had
been constructed in the area and sufficient fire protection for the building was
not available. Mr. Owens stated the owner must construct 400' of 611 line to
provide the building with the necessary fire protection requirements. The owner
requested the city participate in 50% of the cost to construct the line. It was
also stated by Mr. Owens that there are future plans to develop Pulaski Industrial
Park in the future in the area. After discussion it was recommended an 811 water
line be constructed from the main water connection due to future development.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to participate in the cost of
the difference of a 811 line and a 611 line on the Bill Scherer Property. ROLL CALL
and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins~ Lehman, Wilson and Honey-
cutt and the following voted nay, Alderman Smith. Motion received 5 affirmative
votes and 1 negative vote. Motion Carried.
GENERAL
Mayor Reid requested and was granted permission to deviate from the order of
the agenda to read and present a RESOLUTION in commemoration of John Rich,
former City Treasurer. 11 A RESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL, JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS,
EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE DEATH OF MR. JOHN N. RICH, CITY TREASURER, CITY OF
JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS ... was presented. Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman
Honeycutt to read the RESOLUTION in its entirety. ROLL CALL and the following
voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt.
Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. Motion Carried.
Mayor Reid read the Resolution.
Mayor Reid presented RESOLUTION NUMBER i!"'P-11-1'1 b to Mrs. John N. Rich.
SEWER DEPARTMENT
It was stated bids for the purchase of a sewage pump for the West Sewer Treatment
Plant were opened April 21, 1976 at 10:30 a.m. The following bids were presented:
STUTTGART MACHINE WORKS INC .
ALLIS-CHALMERS CORPORATION
$2,518.35
$2,212.90
It was mentioned the low bid received from Allis-Chalmers Corp. did not include
tax. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to accept the low bid
for the purchase of a sewage pump for the West Sewer Treatment Plant from the
Allis-Chalmers Corporation in the amount of $2,212.90. All voted in the
affirmative.
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t~AY 6, 1976
It was stated bids for the purchase of a flow meter for the Air Force Base were
opened April 21, 1976 at 10:30 a.m .. The following bids were presented:
KENNEDY ENGINEERING CO.
NORTHGATE PLUMBING & HEATING CO.
$1,955.00
$3,860.00
The difference in the price of the flow meters was questioned and it was stated
both meters met specifications. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman
Smith to accept the low bid for the purchase of a flow meter for the Air Force
Base from the Kennedy Engineering Co. in the amount of $1,955.00. All voted in
the affirmative.
Bobby Brewer, Sewer Department Supervisor stated the Sewer Department had been
contacted by the Chemicals Companies last week concerning the pollution of
Transvaal Lake. It was found approximately 400 1 of 12 11 sewer line and 200 1 of
811 sewer 1 i ne were fi 11 ed with an undeso 1 vab 1 e and unroddab 1 e so 1 uti on. He
stated the department had constructed approximately 230 1 of 394 1 bypass line
which temporarily stopped the pollution. Mr. Brewer mentioned tests will be
made on the solution to determine the cause of the sewer back-up. It was
requested the line be repaired immediately to avoid this situation before any
heavy rains occur. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to authorize
the Mayor to make the necessary repairs to the sewer line and make every effort
to be reimbursed by the Chemical Companies for such repairs. All voted in
the affirmative.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
r~ayor Re id pres e nted a request from Chief Wayman Schmitt of the Fire Department
to purchase Fire Hose Equipment. He stated funds for this purchase were
appropriated in last year 1 s Revenue Sharing Allocation. The following equipment
will be purchased:
(10) 50 1 lengths, 2~11 fire hose, 600 pound test, was and gum treated,
cotton rubber lined, dacron filled, double jacket, coupled with
pyrolite (NST) couplings.
(10) 50 1 lengths, 1~11 fire hose, 600 pound test, wax and gum treated,
cotton rubber lined, dacron filled, double jacket, coupled with
pyrolite (NST) couplings.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to authorize the Mayor to
------aove-r--t-i-Se for bids for the purchase of Fire Hose Equipment to be purchased
from REVENUE SHARING FUNDS. All voted in the affirmative.
ORDINANCE #380. 11 AN ORDINANCE MODIFYING SECTION 18.12.l10 OF THE JACKSONVILLE
MUNICIPAL CODE; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES~ .. was again
presented. Mayor Reid stated at the last regular council meeting the afore-
mentioned Ordinance was presented and was not approved on the First Reading.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that the Ordinance be placed
on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins,
Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0
negative votes. Motion Carried. Ordinance read for FIRST TIME by Aldermen Wilson.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that the Ordinance be accepted
on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins,
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MAY 6, 1976
Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0
negative votes. Motion Carried. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to
the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the
Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt.
votes and 0 negative votes. Motion Carried.
suspend the rules and place
following voted aye, Aldermen:
Motion received 6 affirmative
Chief Wayman Schmitt of the Fire Department questioned the coverage area of
Ordinance Number 380. Ben Rice, City Attorney, stated the Ordinance authorizes
the Fire Department to inspect all buildings in and out of the Fire District.
This includes residential as well as commercial buidings. Chief Schmitt stated
he was under the impression the City Inspector should inspect residential homes
and the Fire Department cover all the Fire District. It was also mentioned
Ordinance Number 387 will be discussed later in the meeting which involves the
Certificate of Occupancy allowing the Fire Department to inspect only those
buildings in the Fire District. After discussion, Alderman Wilson moved, seconded
by Alderman Smith to table the Ordinance until Ordinance Number 387 had been
considered. All voted in the affirmative.
Mayor Reid stated at the regular council meeting of April 1, 1976 the discussion
of the placement and or auction of the used 1954 Ford Fire Truck was tabled for
further information. It was again stated the communities of South Bend and North
Pu l ask i Coun ty have r eq ueste d t he purc hase of the fire truck. Ben Rice, City
Atto rn ey , stated t he vehic l e sho uld be auctioned to avoid favortism to any
one co mmuni t y . Ald erman Smi t h mov ed , s econded by Alderman Wilson to auction the
surp l us fire t ru ck . There was di sc uss ion pertaining to leasing the truck to the
Sout h Be nd Com muni t y due to t hei r nee d of establishing a Volunteer Fire Department
ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Wilson and Smith and the
-following voted nay, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman and Honeycutt. Motion
received 2 affirmative votes and 4 negative votes. MOTION DENIED.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to lease the fire truck to
the South Bend Community.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to further amend the aforementioned
motion to read, the lease be granted with the stipulation, that the Community
present a Certificate approving Charter Membership for a Volunteer Fire De partment
and at such time the organization should disburse, the truck will return ~o the
City of Jacksonville. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill,
Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes.
MOTION CARRIED.
After voting on the above amendment, the council returned to the original motion
to vote. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman,
Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes. Motion Carried.
Alderman Wilson then moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to lease the fire truck
to the South Bend Community at a $1.00 per year basis. All voted in the
affirmative.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
COUNCIL MEETING
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MAY 6, 1976
ORDINANCE NUMBER 381: 11 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AND CREATING AN EMERGENCY AMBULANCE
SERVICE TO BE OPERATED UNDER THE AUSPICIES OF THE JACKSONVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND
SETTING FEES TO BE CHARGED FOR EMERGENCY AMBULANCE SERVICES FURNISHED BY THE CITY
OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.11 was presented for the
Second Reading.
Tommy Robinson, Chief of Police presented an amended Ambulance Proposal as follows;
Purchase one Modular Ambulance, Approximate Cost: $18,000.00
Hire 4 Patrolmen 7/1/76-12/31/76 $16,779.08
TOTAL 1976 COST $34,779.08
Chief Robinson also mentioned with the addition of 4 patrolmen, 2 patrolmen will
operate the Ambulance on a 24 hour a day basis without the assistance of the
Jacksonville Fire Department. He further commented this will enable the Police
Department to be in compliance with the new state minimum standard act for jails.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to suspend the rules and place
the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Elkins, Wilson and Smith and the following voted nay, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman,
and Honeycutt. Motion received 3 affirmative votes and 3 negative votes, Mayor
Reid voted aye. MOTION CARRIED. Alderman Smith read the Ordinance for SECOND
TIME.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that the Ordinance be accepted
on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Elkins,
Wilson, and Smith and the following voted nay, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman and
Honeycutt. Motion received 3 affirmative votes and 3 negative votes. Mayor
Reid voted aye. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON SECOND READING.
Mayor Reid stated the Ordinance will be presented at the next Council Meeting
for the THIRD READING.
STREET DEPARTMENT
Mayor Reid stated bids for 120,000 yards of slurry seal were opended April 30,
1976 at 10:30 a.m .. The following bids were presented;
BEN M. HOGAN
BITUMINOUS ASPHALT
0.348 unit price
.42 unit price
$41,760.00
$50,400.00
It was mentioned the bids did not meet specifications and recommended the project
be re-advertised and re-bid. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Aldermen Hill
to rebid the slurry seal project. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson and Honeycutt and Alderman Smith voted nay. Motion
received 5 affirmative votes and 1 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Reid presented bids for the purchase of a Rotary Mower for the Street
Department as follows:
MOODY EQUIPMENT COMPANY
TWIN CITY FORD TRACTOR CO.
Harrington Model S-90 $2,355.61
Woods Cutter Model S-105 $2,399.50
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MAY 6, 1976
Bob Martin, Street Department Supervisor stated the high bid from Twin City Ford
Tractor Co. meet the needs of the Street Department to a better extent. It was
entioned there is a $44.11 difference between the bids. Alderman Hill moved,
seconded by Alderman Elkins to accept the high bid from Twin City Ford Tractor
Co. in the sum of $2,399.50. All voted in the affirmative.
ORDINANCE NUMBER 382: 11 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING CONTROLS ON THE PLACEMENT OF
STREET LIGHTS; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. 11 was introduced.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the Ordinance be placed
on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Elkins,
Wilson, Wmith and Honeycutt. Motion received 4 affirmative votes and 0 negative
votes. Aldermen: Hill and Lehman were out of the room at time of voting.
MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt that the Ordinance be
accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative
votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Aldermen SMith to suspend the rules and place the
Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative
votes and 0 negative votes; whereupon Mayor Reid read the Ordinance for SECOND
TIME.
Alderman Elkins 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, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson and Honeycutt. Motion received
5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes; whereupon Mayor Reid read the Ordinance
for THIRD AND FINAL TIME. (Alderman Smith was not present during voting.)
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE BE
approved and adopted. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill,
Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes
and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE & EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED & ADOPTED & NUMBERED 382 THIS 6th DAY OF
MAY 1976.
SANITATION DEPARTMENT
There was discussion pertaining to the re-opening of the landfill on Graham Road.
Alderman Hill mentioned there is a possibility of a 40% rate increase to be
charged by the landfill located off the R1xey Road ExiL. Mayot Reid stated he
had met with members of the Pollution Control Board and stated there are several
requirements the landfill owned by the city must meet before a permit is obtained.
He mentioned a topo map of the area is required since the condition of the land
had changed since the last operation and several other requirements of that
nature. After discussion, it was the general consensus of the council to
authorize the Mayor to contact the Pollution Control Board and set up a meeting
to discuss the requirements to obtain a permit to re-open the landfill on
Graham Road.
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
PLANNING COMMISSION
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ORDI NANC E NUM BER : 383 ''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.11 was
introduced.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the Ordinance be placed on
FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins,
Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0
negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance read for FIRST TIME by Alderman Wilson.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to table Ordinance Number 383
until maps of the locations for rexoning the properties included in the Ordinance
are received. All voted in the affirmative.
Mayor Reid presented a waiver request for a trailer to be placed on Lot 10, Block
27, Original Town of Jacksonville, from C-2 to R-4. Mayor Reid introduced Mr.
Alexander, Attorney representing the party, Mr. Walter Clements making the request.
Mr. Alexander explained Mr. Clements son is a mongoloid and unable to attend to his
own needs and Mr. Clements is also unable to care for his needs due to his age.
He stated Mr. Clements' daughter presently owns a mobile home out of state and would
like to move it to the above mentioned lot to take care of her Father and Brother.
Mr. Alexander stated there is a concrete slab and sewer connections on the lot which
were previously used. It was also stated by Mr. Alexander the trailer would be set
to look like a home. Mr. Alexander further mentioned he had contacted some of the
owners surrounding the area and Mr. Paul Dupree about the placing of the trailer and
received only one objection.
Alderman Wilson moved to deny the request for waiver for the trailer on Lot 10,
Block 27, Jacksonville. After Mayor Reid called for a second to the motion 3
consecutive time the motion died due to a lack of a second.
After considerable discussion on the matter, Alderman Hill moved, seconded by
Alderman Honeycutt to approve the request to waiver Lot 10, Block 27 of the Original
Town of Jacksonville from C-2 to R-4. Alderman Hill further added this waiver
permits the placement of the trailer on the premises with the stipulation that the
owners make improvements to modify the trailer to resemble a home until the family
cease to exist; which consists of Mr. Clements, his daughter and son. ROLL CALL
and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Smith and Honeycutt and the
following abstained, Aldermen: Wilson and Elkins. 4 ayes, 2 abstentions.
MOTIONED CARRIED.
Mayor Reid presented a request to waiver curb & gutter on Northeastern St., Heritage
Park Subdivision. Mr. James Peacock presented a plat of the subdivision and
explained the reason for the waiver request. Mr. Peacock reported the government
is funding a new program for low cost houses and the price of the curb and gutter
will raise the lot price considerably more than the funding. There was discussion
pertaining to the restoration of the road bed. Mr. Peacock stated after the
development was completed the road bed would be restored. It was also stated
property owner, Harry Dougherty will allow a 25' easement and a 30' easement granted
by Mr. Peacock. After discussion, Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Hill
to approve the waiver of curb and gutter on Northeastern St., Heritage Park Sub-
division. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Smith
and Honeycutt and the following voted nay, Aldermen: Elkins and Wilson. Motion
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received 4 affirmative votes and 2 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Reid presented a sign variance waiver request from Mr. Shewmaker,
representative for Baskin-Robins. He stated the Board of Adjustment met Thursday,
May 4, 1976 to discuss the waiver and it was voted unanimous in granting the sign
variance for Baskin-Robins. Alderman Smith moved. seconded by Alderman Wilson
to accept the Board of Adjustment recommendation and grant the sign variance
request to Baskin-Robins. Alderman Hill mentioned if Ordinance #386 is adopted
regulating signs, Baskin-Robins' sign is illegal and would be required to be
removed. All voted in the affirmative to grant the sign variance request.
GENERAL
Mayor Reid stated $5,250.00 was appropriated in the Budget for the D.W.I.
Probation Program. The Family Service Organization contracted with the state to
handle the program; but due to the amount of state and federal funds available for
the program the city will need to subsidize the salary of the Probation Officer by
$3,000.00 for the balance of this year with approval. Alderman Smith moved,
seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to appropriate $3,000.00 for the D.W.I. Probation
Program for the balance of the year. All voted in the affirmative.
ORDINANCE NUt~BER 384: 11 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.11 was introduced.
Mayor Reid stated this property belongs to Mr. Robert Campbell and is located
adjacent to city owned property in the Jacksonville Industrial area. Mayor Reid
mentioned this property would be used for Beautification purposes. He stated
Mr. Campbell has requested $1,800.00 for the property. t1ayor Reid stated two
appraisals were received; 1) $1,850.00 -Wilkinson Realty and 2) $1,500.00 -
Bart Gray Realty.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that the Ordinance be placed
on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins,
Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0
negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance read for FIRST TH1E by Alderman Smith.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that the Ordinance be accepted
on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins,
Lehman, Wilson, Smith ,and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0
negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. 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, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative
votes and 0 negative votes. t~OTION CARRIED. r1ayor Reid read the Ordinance for
SECOND TIME.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to further suspend the rules and
place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL and the following
voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion
received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. r~OTION CARRIED. Mayor Reid
read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the Ordinance ge APPROVED
AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman,
Elkins, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and
0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
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Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE be
approved and adopted. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill,
Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes
and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE'AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 3 8 4
THIS 6TH DAY OF MAY 1976.
ORDINANCE NUMBER 385: 11 AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE KEEPING OF BEES, DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.11 was introduced.
Ben Rice, City Attorney stated in preparing the Ordinance the following items were
left blank so as to leave the decisions to the council:
1) Number of Hives
2) Number of days existing beekeepers have to comply with the Ordinance
It was the general consensus of the eouncil to include the following items in the
reading of Ordinance Number 385:
1) Section 6.10.010: Change the reading of 11 BEES OR BEEHIVES ARE LOCATED
MORE THAN 100 FEET FROM THE NEAREST RESIDENCE OR BUSINESS OF INDUSTRIAL
STRUCTURE OTHER THAN THAT OF THE OWNER.: to
11 BEES OR BEHIVES ARE LOCATED MORE THAN 50 FEET FR0~1 THE NEAREST
RESIDENCE OF BUSINESS OR INDUSTRIAL STRUCTURE OTHER THAN THAT OF
THE OWNER.11
2) Section 6.10. 20: Change the reading of 11 THE BEEKEEPER 1 S PROPERTY
IS LESS THAN ONE-HALF ACRE 11 to
11 THE BEEKEEPER 1 S PROPERTY IS ONE-HALF ACRE OR LESS 11
3) Section 6.10.020: LIMIT NUMBER OF HIVES IS THREE.
4) Section 6.10.030: Allow 30 days for existing beekeepers to comply
with the ordinance.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that the Ordinance be placed on
FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins,
Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0
negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. 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, Elkins,
Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0
negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING.
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, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative
votes and 0 negative votes; whereupon Mayor Reid read the Ordinance for the
SECOND TIME.
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MAY 6, 1976
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to further suspend the rules
and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL and the following
voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion
received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Reid
read the Ordinance on 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, Elkins,
Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 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,
Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes
and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 385 THIS 6TH
DAY. ·QF MAY 1976.
~~ayor Reid presented the final statement for pro fess i ona l ser vices r e nd ered in
connection with examination of accounts fo r th e yea r end ed Dece mb er 31 , 1975 in t he
sum of $5,160.00 from Lloyd, Haigh, Brock & Co., Ltd . Ald erm an Wil s on mo ved ,
seconded by Alderman Smith to authorize th e pa yme nt of $5,160.00 t o Lloy d, Ha i gh,
Brock & Co., Ltd. for the Audit of the Stree t and Ge ner al Fund s for ye a r endin g
December 31, 1975. All voted in the affirmative.
~1 ayor Reid suggested the council consider the establishment of a Finance Dept.
for the City. He stated the Auditors recommended the Department be instituted
in t o the city. r~ayor Reid also stated recommendations have been prepared for
t he establishment of the Department by Manes and Associates. He mentioned the
city will be sponsoring in the Internship Program at UALR again this year and
recommended the Intern have background in accounting so as to help prepare an
ordinance to establish this department for the city and provide any assistance
dealing with this program.
Al derman Wil son repo r ted t he Build i ng Con s truction Committee has met and
di sc ussed t he City Ha ll comp l ex 3 or 4 t i mes. He stated the committee is working
on f undin g fo r t he co mpl ex and s i te se l ect ion. He stated the committee has
bee n wo r kin g wi t h t he de pa rtment s up ervisors on this matter. He further stated
Tommy Bo nd has pr op osed figures for the Co nstruction for viewing.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to table discussion on Ordinance
Number 386 at a Special Meeting due to the length. All voted in the affirmative.
ORDINANCE NUMBER 387: 11 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 373; PROVIDING FOR
BUILDING PERMIT APPROVAL; DECLARING AN E~1ERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. 11 was
i nt reduced.
Bill Owens, City Engineer stated he had prepared the above Ordinance with the
approval of Fire Chief Wayman Schmitt. He stated the Ordinance provid the Fire
Department to inspect buildings only in the Fire District Region.
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MAY 6, 1976
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the Ordinance be placed on
FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman,
Elkins, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0
negative votes . MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance read for FIRST TIME by Alderman Smith.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the Ordinance be accepted
on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins
Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0
negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. 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, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative
votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Reid read the Ordinance for
the 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, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt.
Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor
Reid read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Elkins that the Ordinance be APPROVED
AND ADOPTED . ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins,
Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 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,
Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative
votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 3 8 7
THIS 6TH DAY OF MAY 1976.
Mayor Reid presented a request to contract with a company for a fireworks display
on July 4, 1976. He stated he would like the company to set the fireworks this
year. The approximate cost of the fireworks display is $1,000.00.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to authorize the Mayor to
contract with a company to purchase fire works and also have the company set
the display. It was mentioned the display will be held at Jacksonville High
School Football Staduim. All voted in the affirmative.
Mayor Reid presented a request to construct a billboard on the outskirts of the
city limits to advertise the city and the coming events of Bicentennial Program.
The approximate cost of the billboard is $2,000 to $2,500 to be constructed and
painted. He also recommended the funds for this project be appropriated in the
REVENUE SHARING FUNDS. It was the general consensus of the Council to deny the
request.
Mayor Reid presented a request to authorize the Mayor 1 s office to establish
11 JUST COMPENSATION 11 price on parcel properties for the South Jacksonville Sewer
Line connected with the Community Development Block Grant. He stated Mr. Bill
Melton, HUD official mentioned that each parcel of land after it has been
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appraised twice has to either have the council approval on Dollar Amount that
is considered to be 11 JUST COMENSATION 11 or the council can authorize the Mayor•s
office to make final decision on the Dollar Amount on 11 JUST COMPENSATION 11 for
each parcel of land. There are approximately 25 parcels of land involved. It
was the consensus of the council to deny the request and the council continue
to vote on the Dollar Amount that is considered to be 11 JUST COMPENSATION 11
•
Mayor Reid stated approximately 6 months ago the Wilson property between Oak
Street and Spring Street was offered for sale to the city for $80,000.00. He
also stated recently Mr. Jones, who owns the adjoining property is interested
in selling that property for $60,000.00. Mayor Reid questioned whether the city
should consider either or both properties to be used by the Jacksonville Elderly
Activities Program or other community projects. No action was taken on this matter.
Mayor Reid r ep ort ed th e J aycees used the landfill located on Graham Road Sunday,
May 2, 1976 for a moto r cro ss. He stated the Jaycees have requested to lease
th e pr operty f r om the c i t y for further use of the land for a track and would
no t hold the c i t y liab le . Gary Fletcher, representative of the Jaycees stated
th e J aycees have not com e t o an agreement concerning the acceptance of responsi-
bi li ty for any ac cident s t hat might occur. It was then the consensus of the
coun cil to t abl e this mat te r until further information is received from the
Jaycees.
Mayor Reid reported the Revenue Sharing Planned Usage for Entitlement 7 must
be submitted by June 25, 1976. Mayor Reid appointed a committee of Aldermen:
Hill, Lehman and Wilson to appropriate the approximately $172,205.00 funds
which are estimated to be received for the period of July 1, 1976 to December
31, 1976.
Mayor Reid also announced that Pulaski County has requested an easement from
the city on Graham Road on the property to the landfill for the purpose of
expanding the road. Aldermen Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to
authorize the Mayor to grant the easement. All voted in the affirmative.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to accept the Municipal
Court•s recommendation to appoint Ruby Lipscomb as Municipal Court Clerk
effective May 1, 1976. All voted in the affirmative. It was mentioned Jean
Molder resigned effective April 30, 1976.
MAYOR 1 S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Reid announ ce d t here are Department Head meetings Friday, 4:00 p.m. in
the Council Chambers.
Mayor Reid stated there wi I I be a Special Council Meeting held May 12, 1976
to discuss the Ambulance Ordinance and the Sign Ordinance at 7:30 p.m.
Alderman Smith mentioned the waiver granted to Mr. C.V. Plummer for property
located on East Main St. was not fully followed. He stated tk. Plummer has sold
the property and the new owners must fulfill the requirementsof the waiver.
Mr. Joe Lamorgese was present at the Council Meeting to report the yards on
Nina Street that are unmaintained.
ADJOURNMENT
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There being no further business to come before the council on motion of Alderman
Wilson, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt and by consent of all members present
the souncil adjourned until the next Special Council Meeting to be held May 13,
1976 at 7:30 p.m.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
FLOY A~ NTS, CITY CLERK
CITY OOUNCIL OF JAa<SaN.ILLE, ARKANSAS
AGENDA -SPECIAL CITY OClNCIL MEETTI\IG
MAY l3'IH , 19 76
1. OPENTI\IG PRAYER:
2 • OOLL CALL:
3. POLICE DEPARI'ME:NT:
4. STREET cEPARTM1:NT:
5. PlANNING OJMMISSION :
6. GENERAL:
7. ANNOlNCEMENTS :
ADJOURNMENT:
a. Ord. 381; Arrbulance Service
b. Req. acceptance of low bid/Ambulance
a. Req. acceptance of low bid/Hot Mix
a. Ord. 383; Rezoning of Various
Properties
a. Ord. 386; Signs/City of Jacksonville
b . Ord. 388; Amending Building Penni t
Fees (first reading)
c. Encasement of Gas Line/General
Samuels Rd. ($6 ,000)
d. Req. approval to conducrt survey of
possible city hall site.
a. Meeting/MJn., 5/17/76; City Hall,
7:30p.m. (Council Members &
Pollution Control Board)
b. Meeting/MJn. , 5/17/76 ; City Hall ;
8:30p.m. (Council Members & 8
committee members of FUrlow Water
users Asso. )
c. Revenue Sharing Report due in JUne :
requested Alde.rrnen to have local
citizen serve on corrmittee.
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
MAY 13, 1976
7:40 p.m. to 8:20 p.m.
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met in Special Sesssion,
Thursday, May 13, 1976, at 7:40 p.m. The meeting was called to
order by Mayor Reid who also gave the invocation followed by the
recitation of the "Pledge of Allegiance."
On ROLL CALL the following members were present as their names were
called, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson and Honeycutt, 5
present, 1 absent. Alderman Smith was present after ROLL CALL.
Others present were Mayor Reid, Nancy Gerren, Mayor's Secretary;
Ben Rice, City Attorney; Tommy Bond, Consulting Engineer; Robert
Martin, Street Department Supervisor; Ophelia Blasingame, Beautification
Director; Lloyd Bailey, Purchasing Agent and Chief Tommy Robinson
of the Police Departmenb.
PURPOSE OF THE MEETING
Mayor Reid presented the following items for discussion on the agenda:
1) Ordinance Number 381, Third and Final Reading
Acceptance low bid for ambulance
2) Acceptance low bid Hot Mix
3) Ordinance 383: Rezoning of Various Properties
4) Ordinance 386: Signs/City of Jacksonville First Reading
5) Ordinance 388: Amending Building Permit Fees First Reading
6) Encasement of gas line/General Samuels Road $6,000
7) Approval to conduct survey of possible city hall site
8) Announcements
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Alderman Wilson requested permission to devaite from the order of
the agenda until the presence of Alderman Smith to vote on Ordinance
381, acceptance of low bid on ambulance and acceptance of low bid
on Hot Mix.
PLANNING COMMISSION
ORDINANCE NUMBER 383: "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, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson and Honeycutt. Motion
received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance read for FIRST TIME by Alderman Wilson.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that the Ordinance
be accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted
aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson and Honeycutt. Motion
received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING.
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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, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson
and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative
votes. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Reid read the Ordinance for SECOND
TIME.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt that the
Ordinance be accepted on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following
voted aye, Aldermen Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson and Honeycutt.
Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION
CARRIED. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON SECOND READING.
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, Elkins,
Lehman, Wilson, Smith arid Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative
votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Reid read the
Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL TIME.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt that the Ord-
inance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted
aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt.
MOtion received 6 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, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt.
Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION
CARRIED.
ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED
3 8 3 THIS 13TH DAY OF MAY 1976.
Alderman Wilson recommended maps be attached with future Rezoning
Ordinances.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
ORDINANCE NUMBER 381: 11 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AND CREATING AN
EMERGENCY AMBULANCE SERVICE TO BE OPERATED UNDER THE AUSPICIES OF
THE JACKSONVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND SETTING FEES TO BE CHARGED
FOR EMERGENCY AMBULANCE SERVICES FURNISHED BY THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE,
ARKANSAS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.11 was presented for the
Third and Final Reading.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to place the
Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL and the following
voted aye, Aldermen: Elkins, Wilson and Smith and the following
voted nay, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman and Honeycutt. A tie vote was
declared. Mayor Reid voted aye. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance read
for THIRD TIME by Alderman Wilson.
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Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the Ordinance
be accepted on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL and the following
voted aye, Aldermen: Elkins, Wilson and Smith and the following
voted nay, Aldermen: Lehman and Honeycutt. Alderman Hill abstained.
Motion received 3 affirmative votes, 2 negative votes and 1 abstention.
MOTION RULED APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED.
By way of clarification and explanation for the benefit of Minutes
of Special Council Meeting, Mayor Reid reuled that a 3-2 majority
vote was sufficient to pass an Ordinance, or else he would consider
the "passed" vote of abstaining vote as a negative votes, which made
the vote 3-3. He said the Mayor had the authority to cast his
vote in case of a tie, and he would vote "aye" in this instance, also.
Either way, he said, the Ordinance was APPROVED.
In contradiction, City Attorney Rice argued that according to a
state Supreme Court ruling and an Attorney General's opinion, that
it _is required there be 4 affirmative votes from a 6-member council
to legally pass an Ordinance.
No voted was taken on an Attachment of the required EMERGENCY CLAUSE
to this Ordinance.
Mayor Reid presented the following bids for a De-Mountable Type
Ambulance:
(1) ROADSAFE EMERGENCY VEHICLES, INC.
(2) STARLINE ENTERPRISES, INC.
(3) SUPERIOR SOUTHWEST, INC.
$17,625.47
$20,998.37
$20,493.56
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to accept the low
bid from Roadsafe Emergency Vehicles in the amount of $17,625.47
PENDING the City Attorney's opinion on whether or not the city can
operate and run an ambulance service legally with out passage of an
Ordinance. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Wilson,
Elkins, and Smith and the following voted nay, Aldermen: Hill,
Lehman and Honeycutt. A tie vote was declared. Mayor Reid voted
aye. MOTION CARRIED.
STREET DEPARTMENT
The following bids were presented by Mayor Reid for H.M.A.C. (Hot
Mix Asphaltic) for year 1976:
CONWAY CABOT HICKEY GUTHRIE
DESCRIPTION ASPHALT CO. QUARRIES CONSTRU. CONSTRU.
ITEM 1 100 Tons or less $21.00 $21.00 $18.00 $20.48
ITEM 2 100 Tons to 200 tns. 21.00 19.00 17.40 17.36
ITEM 3 200 Tons to 300 tns. 20.00 17.50 17.40 17.00
ITEM 4 300 Tons to 500 tns. 18.00 17.25 17.30 16.75
ITEM 5 500 Tons or More 16.80 17.00 17.00 16.50
ITEM 6 Black Base 14.00 15.00 14.00 14.00
ITEM 7 Fine Grading .15 .20 .10 .10
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
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MAY 13, 1976
It was pointed out that Hickey Construction Company was low bidder
on the 100 ton or less jobs but he declined to accept. Alderman
Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to approve the low bids
as outlined above to R.N. Guthrie Company, Inc. All voted in the
affirmative.
GENERAL
ORDINANC E NUMBER 386: 11 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 213 AND
CHAPTERS 18.76 AND 18.88 OF THE JACKSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE,
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.11 was introduced.
It was the general consensus of the council to delay any action on
this ordinance due to the strict enforcement. It was mentioned
an ordinance had been adopted by the City of Little Rock and
several businesses are complaining. Alderman Smith moved, seconded
by Alderman Wilson to table the Ordinance indefinitely until
further notice. All voted in the affirmative.
ORDINANCE NUMBER 388: 11 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING BUILDING PERMIT
FEES; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.11 was
introduced.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the Ordinance
be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted
aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt
motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION
CARRIED. Ordinance read for FIRST TIME by Alderman Wilson.
Alderman Hill questioned charging builders for heating and cooling
floor spaces for carports, porches and garage etc .. It was the
consensus of the council to contact Bill Owens, City Engineer
and receive an opinion on this matter. Alderman Smith moved, seconded
by Alderman Wilson to table this ordinance until further information
is received from Bill Owens, City Engineer. All voted in the
affirmative.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to authorize
the Mayor to allow Arkansas Louisiana Gas Co. to encase the gas
line on General Samuels Road not to exceed $6,000.00.
All. voted in the affirmative.
Tommy Bond, Consulting Engineer requested authorization to survey
present property owned by the city for a possible City Hall Site.
He stated the property includes City Hall and the Police and Fire
Department. He stated West Surveying Co. has offered to survey
the property aforementioned for a fee of $900.00 .. Alderman
Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to authorize West Surveying
Co. to survey the city property for a fee of $900.00. All
voted in the affirmative.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Re1d stated there will be a meeting held Monday, May 17, 1976
in City Hall at 7:30p.m. for the Council Members and the
Polution Control Board.
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MAY 13, 1976
Mayor Reid also stated there will be a meeting Monday, May 17, 1976
in City Hall at 8:30 p.m. to meet and discuss the possiblity of
the Furlow Water Users Association.
Mayor Reid recommended the council appoint a non-office holder to
work with allocations on the Revenue Sharing Report or it would be
possible to conduct a Public Hearing.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the council on
motion of Alderman Wilson, seconded by Alderman Smith and by consent
of all members present the council adjourned until the next regular
council meeting to be held May 20, 1976. All voted in the
affirmative.
AGENDA -REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 20TH, 1976
1.
2.
OPENING PRAYER:
ROLL CALL:
3. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
4. APPROVAL/CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
5. CONSENT AGENDA:
(WATER DEPARTMENT)
(WATER DEPARTMENT)
(WATER DEPARTMENT)
(WATER DEPARTMENT)
(WATER DEPARTMENT)
(WATER DEPARTMENT)
6. WATER DEPARTMENT:
7. SEWER DEPARTMENT:
8. FIRE DEPARTMENT:
9. POLICE DEPARTMENT:
10. STREET DEPARTMENT:
11. SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
12. PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT:
13. PLANNING COMMISSION:
14. GENERAL:
Regular City Council Meeting-May 6, 1976
Special City Council Meeting-~1ay 13, 1976
Regular City Council Meeting-April 15, 1976
a. Request Outside City Limit Tie-On:
Valentine Dick Jeter/Mr. Larry Ford
b. Request Outside City Limit Tie-On:
Valentine Dick Jeter/Mr. Ernest Yancy
c. Request Outside City Limit Tie-On:
Military Road Area/Mr. Wayne Ray
d. Request Outside City Limit Tie-On:
Military Road Area/Mr. Robert Estes
e. Cash Receipts & Disbursements
f. Accounts Payable
a. Request to Advertise for Bids/Two (2)
511 Sewer Pumps/W. Sewer Plant/Approx.
Cost-$2,100 a piece (Bobby Brewer)
a. Request purchase of typewriter U1ayor Rei d)
a. Request acceptance of low bid/Slurry Seal
U1ayor Reid)
b. Hot Mix (Overlay) Proposal
a. Request acceptance of low bid/Maintenance
Build~(Bill Owens)
b. Discussion/Bill Carpenter/Building Permits
(Mayor Reid)
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AGENDA -REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 20TH, 1976
14. GENERAL: (continued) c. Request Temporary Trailer Placement/Foxwood
Construction of Clubhouse (Mayor Reid)
16. APPOINTMENTS:
17. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT:
d. Ord. 388 ; Building Permit Fees (Bill Owens)
(First Reading)
a. City Hall Closed on May 25, 1976
(Primary/Election Day}
b. City Hall Closed on May 31, 1976
(Memorial Day)
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CURRENT ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
May 1976
Aclin Ford
Arkansaw Meter
Bagley Maps
Bond Engineers
Brooks Garden Center
Capitol Chemical
Canst. Machinery
Donnel Supply
Gary's Florist
Goodsell Welding
Hamiltons Garage
Holman/Pyle
Jacksonville News
6,963.24
1,850.75
144.82
379.03
245.09
161.25
48.67
5.13
33.48
389.34
163.12
147.00
12.95
Jacksonville Dust Ser. 54.00
Layne-Ark. Co. 56.67
McKesson Chemical 2,374.15
Mobil Oil 2,316.00
Modern Chemical 249.00
O.B. Repair 73.94
Parkin Printing 68.40
Rockwell 233.98
Roadway Express (Pd) 18.15
Safeway Stores 21.23
Sight & Sound 21.63
Smith & Shrader Const(Pd)5,164.43
Stuttgart Machine 1,445.58
Waggoners Apco 17.06
Wal-Mart Stores 20.52
Sol Alman Co.
Arkansas Paper Co. (Pd)
B-G Communications (Pd)
Bowles & Edens Co.
Burroughs Corp.
City Lumber
Crain Sales Co.
F & F Auto Parts
General Electric
Ivy Hall Garage
Hollis & Co.
Ivy's Auto Supply
James Bros.
Kelly Anne Florist
Magic Mart
McDonald Locksmith (Pd)
Mobil Oil (Pd)
Northgate Plumbing
William C. Owens (Pd)
Pitney Bowes
Roc-Arc
Rotary Club (Pd)
Safeway Stores (Pd)
Smith & Shrader Canst.
Southern States Ind.
Vaughan Tire Co.
Walkers Radiator Ser.
Witcher Electric
TOTAL DISB.
Bills Paid
Dish, to Pay
29.36
158.65
216.30
312.53
76.01
536.42
359.65
11.23
811.95
71.50
3.79
6.94
333.72
15.45
11.38
197.98
2,281.40
500.00
200.00
56.96
28.39
14.00
53.74
477.92
82.77
87.80
15.97
449.60
$30,080.02
8,304.65
21,775.37
COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 20, 1976
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
7:30p.m. to 9:30p.m.
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met Thursday,
May 20, 1976 at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building. The meeting was
called to order by Mayor Reid, who also gave the invocation, followed
by the recitation of the ''Pledge of Allegiance."
On ROLL CALL the following members were present as their names were
called, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Smith and Honeycutt, 5 present,
1 absent; a quorum was declared. Alderman Wilson was absent. Others
present were Mayor Reid; Clerk Rutledge; Ben Rice, City Attorney; Bill
Owens, City Engineer; Robert Martin, Street Supervisor; Ophelia
Blasingame, Beautification Director; Gerald Hamm, Sanitation Supervisor;
Bobby Brewer, Sewer Supervisor; Greg Wood, Assistant Water Department
Supervisor; Chief Wayman Schmitt of the Fire Department; Chief Tommy
Robinson of the Police Department and Lloyd Bailey, Purchasing Agent.
PRESENTATION OF THE MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of May 6, 1976 and the
Special Council Meeting of May 13, 1976 were presented for study and
later approval.
CORRECTIONS AND/OR ADDITIONS TO THE MINUTES
Corrections and/or additions to t he Mi nut es of the Regular Council
Meeting of April 15, 1976 were the next order of business. After no
corrections or additions were presented, Alderman Smith moved, seconded
by Alderman Honeycutt to approve the Minutes as written and presented.
All voted in the affirmative.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Reid presented the following items for approval on the CONSENT
AGENDA:
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to accept the request
from the Valentine-Dick Jeter Water Users Association for an outside-
the-city water tie-on for Mr. Larry Ford for property located at Rt. 1 ,
Box 451-AB, North Little Rock. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye,
Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received
5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. Motion Carried.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to accept another request
from the Valentine-Dick Jeter Water Users Association for an outside-
the-city water tie-on for Mr. Ernest Yancy for property located at
Rt. 1, Box 448-E, North Little Rock. ROLL CALL and the following voted
aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion
Carried.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to accept an outside-
the-city water tie-on from Mr. Wayne Ray for property located off
Military Road, Lot Number 20. ROLL CALL and the following voted
aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion
received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. Motion Carried.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to accept an
outside-the-city water tie-on from Mr. Robert Estes for property
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located off Military Road, Lot Number 19. ROLL CALL and the
following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Smith and
Honeycutt. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative
votes. Motion Carried.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to approve for
payment the Current Accounts Payable in the sum of $21,775.37
for the Jacksonville Water and Sewer Department and to accept
and file the Cash Receipts and Disbursements Report for the
month of May 1976. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye,
Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion
received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. Motion
Carried.
WATER DEPARTMENT
SEWER DEPARTMENT
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to authorize the
Mayor to advertise for bids for the purchase of two (2) 5"
sewer pumps for the West Sewer Plant at approximately $2,100.00
a piece. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill,
Elkins, Lehman, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 5 affirmative
votes and 0 negative votes. Motion Carried.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Mayor Reid stated that no action needed to be taken on the request
to purchase a typewriter for the Municipal Court. He said they
had one on hand that was not being used that would suit their needs.
Mayor Reid presented the following estimates for bidding on
the damaged police car:
GWATNEY CHEVROLET
ACLIN FORD
RAY DODGE
$1,386.81
2,645.65
2,114.86
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to authorize the
Mayor to advertise for bids for the repair work on police unit
that was wrecked. All voted in the affirmative.
STREET DEPARTMENT
The following bids were presented by Mayor Reid for 120,000 sq. yards
of slurry seal:
BEN M. HOGAN CO.
BITUMINOUS ASPHALT SEALING SPEC.
0.385 units
0.3479 units
$46,200.00
41,748.00
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to accept the
low bid from Bituminous Asphalt Sealing Specialists of $41,748.00.
ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins,
Lehman, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 5 affirmative votes
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MAY 20, 1976
PAGE 3
and 0 negative votes. Motion Carried.
Mayor Reid, in conjunction with City Engineer Owens, brought
to the council's attention that hot mix low bid had been recently
accepted by them and at this time, it was required that the
council act on paving projects because the contractor doing the
road work was set up and ready to begin work. This was not an
agenda item, but Mayor Reid requested the council act upon the
proposal set forth by the city engineer for the following
road projects in the city:
HOT MIX (OVERLAY) PROPOSAL
403 Tons of Asphalt-James to So. Redmond Road
4,800 sq. yds. of asphlat-railroad track to
freeway bridge
234 Tons of Asphalt-Dupree Park Road/from stop
signs at entrance to park all the through
Dupree Park to last softball diamond (18 ft.
wide speed brakes to be re-installed after
overlay is accomplished)
110 Tons of Asphalt-Entranceway into the
Beautification Building and Animal Shelter
grounds
$6,649.00
480.00
3,861.00
1,850.00
City Engineer Bill Owens, reported that the total amount involved
in overlay projects is $12,840.00.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman that the City
accept the proposal as set forth in overlaying streets, in the
amount of $12,840.00 at the locations brought forth in the
aforementioned proposal. All voted in the affirmative.
SANITATION DEPARTMENT
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
PLANNING COMMISSION
GENERAL
Mayor Reid presented the following bids for
MORGAN STEEL
Maint. Facility 48,990.00
Alternate #1 6,102.00
a Maintenance Building:
CON-MARK ACCUASITIONS INC.
54,710.00 55,472.70
5,993.00 included in bid
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Elkins to accept the
low bid from Morgan Steel of $5~0 to include Alternate #1.
ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins,
Lehman, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 5 affirmative votes
and 0 negative votes. Motion Carried.
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MAY 20, 1976
PAGE 4
Mayor Reid stated that last year the council had passed an
ordinance requiring contractors to make the water lines wet
because the city had experienced quite a bit of difficulty
previously in locating the lines to set meters. According
to this ordinance, at the end of the year the city is
reimbursing the contractor for the lines that they install.
Mayor Reid informed the council that the city has had some
concern voiced from some of the builders about this new
procedure, but in talking with them, they had agreed to go
along with the ordinance because they understood the city's
needs. However, Mr. Bill Carpenter, representing Carpenter
Realty Company, was attending council meeting to discuss this
and other problems that he has encountered with the city in
building homes in the area.
After introduction by Mayor Reid, Mr. Carpenter read a pre-
pared statement which stated, in part, that he did not
believe it was right that he should have to tie up his money
and pay for a water and sewer tie on fee when he purchased
a building permit. This procedure, in his thinking, was not
worded as such in the present effective ordinance, and this
policy had been established recently only for the convenience
of the city. Mr. Carpenter remarked that by November of this
year, he will have 18 houses in work and by the end of this
year, he will have 30 houses in different stages of construction.
He said that this procedure was a "policy" effected by the
Inspection Department for the convenience of the city and
was not a part of present ordinance. He further suggested
in his prepared statement that the city follow present ordinance
guidelines until this problem can be worked out between builders
and the city.
After much further discussion, Alderman Hill moved, seconded
by Alderman Lehman that the city comply with present effective
ordinance as written at this time until such time the problem
could be resolved. There was no roll call vote initiated.
Afte r further discussion, the above motion was rescinded by
a motion made by Alderman Elkins seconded by Alderman Smith, to
table this whole item of water and sewer tie-ons being paid
before the issuance of a building permit until further
investigation into the matter can be accomplished and problem
resolved. All voted in the affirmative.
Mayor Reid presented a request for a temporary trailer placement
in Foxwood for construction of Clubhouse, trailer to be used
as bathhouse, etc. He also stated that this did not require
any council action but that he just wanted the council members
to know it was being done.
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MAY 20, 1976
PAGE 5
ORDINANCE NUMBER 388: ·"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING BUILDING PERMIT FEES:
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES". was introduced.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Elkins that the Ordinance
be place on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye,
Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion
received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance read for FIRST TIME by Alderman Smith.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Elkins that the
be accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following
aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Smith and Honeycutt.
received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION
ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING.
Ordinance
voted
Motion
CARRIED.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Elkins to suspend the
rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the
following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Smith and
Honeycutt. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative
votes. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Reid read the Ordinance for the
SECOND TIME.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to further suspend
the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING.
ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins,
Lehman, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 5 affirmative votes
and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Reid read the
Ordinance for the THIRD AND FINAL TIME.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the Ordinance
be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye,
Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion
rece1ved 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, Elkins, Lehman, Smith and
Honeycutt. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative
votes. MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED
3 8 8 THIS 20TH DAY OF MAY 1976.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Reid asked the council what the proceedure was on Primary
Election Day as far as the closing of City Hall. Alderman Hill
stated that in the past, City Hall had not been closed but the
employees were allowed to leave and go place their votes at the
poles. All council members agreed.
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Mayor Reid announced that City Hall would be closed on May 31,
1976 for Memorial Day.
Mr. Randy Anderson spoke from the audiance stating that he lived
on Wright Street, Heritage Place. Mr. Anderson and other
complaintants were present at the meeting to discuss problems in
Heritage Place concerning further development of the area. They
were concerned with the new contractor, Mr. Bill Carpenter, whether
or not he was going to comply with Mr. William R. Vowell, previous
contractor, and the proposals he had given them . Mr. Elmer Wi lliams,
agent for Carpenter Realty, stated that he did not think Carpenter
Realty should be held responsible for any promises that Mr. Vowell
made and that they have no intentions of devaluating anyone's
property. He also stated that Carpenter Realty will develop that
area in accordance with the Bill Of Assurance.
Mayor Reid suggested that the home owners get together and make a
list of all their complaints and submit it to his office, at which
time he would try to work with them on the matters.
Mayor Reid presented a written opinion in the form of a letter from
the city attorney's office concerning ambulance proposal.
Mayor Reid stated that he had read the letter and understood that
it did not specifically define the question that was in the original
request to purchase the ambulance which dealt with whether or not
the city could establish an ambulance service without an ordinance.
He said that he was going to rule that the city is to establish an
ambulance service; it is to be operated in the Police Department, and
that the vote at previous council meeting of 4-3 to purchase low
bid of ambulance can be carried out and the ambulance purchased.
Mayor Reid introduced Mr. Mark D'Auteiul, a student attending
UALR and participating in the Internship Grant. The primary
objective of project intern will be to establish a Department of
Finance for the City and to prepare a self-balancing ledger for
Revenue Sharing Funds.
ADJOURNMENT
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 meeting adjourned until the
next Re<Jlllnr r.ouncil Meeting to be held June 3, 1976 at 7:30 p.m.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
CLERK
AGENDA -REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 3RD, 1976
1. OPENING PRAYER:
2. ROLL CALL:
3. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
4. APPROVAL/CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
(Correction)
5. CONSENT AGENDA:
(WATER DEPARTMENT)
(FIRE DEPARTMENT)
(POLICE DEPARTMENT)
6. WATER DEPARTMENT:
7. SEWER DEPARTMENT:
8. FIRE DEPARTMENT:
9. POLICE DEPARTMENT:
10. STREET DEPARTMENT:
11. SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
12. PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT:
13. GENERAL:
Regular City Council Meeting-May 20, 1976
Regular City Council Meeting-May 6, 1976
Special City Council Meeting-May 13, 1976
Correction of Minutes: Regular City Council
Meeting-February 19, 1976 (Mayor Reid)
a. Request Outside City Limit Water Tie-On:
Military Road Area/James Medlin
b. Monthly Report (Chief Schmitt)
c. Monthly Report (April) (Chief Robinson)
a. Request approval of Change Order No. 1:
Amt; $2,230--Boring under Gregory Street;
laying of water & sewer lines (Bill Owens)
b. Furlow Water Users Assn: Request purchase
of water--outside city limits (Mayor Reid)
c. Ord. 389 ;Police for Issuance of Building
Permits (Mayor Reid)
a. Slide Presentation: East Sewer Plant;
Discussion (Bill Owens)
a. Request acceptance of low bid/Fire Hose
(Revenue Sharing Item) (Chief Schmitt)
a. Acceptance Low Bid: repair wrecked vehicle
(Mayor Rei d)
a. Overlay Project Proposals (Bill Owens)
b. Tree Machine Exchange Proposal (Mayor Reid)
a. Heritage Park Subdivision: Discussion
(Bill Owens)
b. Presentation of Annual Report--Engineering
Department (Bill Owens)
13.
14.
15.
AGENDA -REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 3RD, 1976
GENERAL (Continued) d. Ord. 390 ; An nexation to City of
Jacksonville (Mayor Reid)
APPOINTMENTS: a. Re-appointment of Harvey Joyner/Hospital
Commission; term of 5 years (Alderman Hill)
ANNOUNCEMENTS: a. Trip/Metroplan sponsored/Hollywood, Florida:
From: 6/5/76 to 6/9/76 (Mayor Reid)
b. Set up Revenue Sharing
Meeting (Mayor Reid)
Planned Usage Report
ADJOURNMENT:
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COUNCIL MEETING
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
JUNE 3RD, 1976
7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met Thursday,
June 3rd, 1976 at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Builbing. The Meet-
ing was called to order by Mayor Reid, who also gave the invocation,
followed by the recitation of the "Pledge of Allegiance."
On ROLL CALL the following members were present as their names
were called, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith,
and Honeycutt, 6 present, 0 absent; a quorum was declared. Others
present were Mayor Reid,; Clerk Rutledge; Ben Rice, City Attorney;
Bill Owens, City Engineer; Robert Martin, Street Supervisor;
Ophelia Blasingame, Beautification Director; Gerald Hamm, Sanita-
tion Supervisor; Bobby Brewer, Sewer Supervisor; John New, City
Inspector; Lloyd Bailey, Purchasing Agent; Annabelle Moore, Park
& Recreation Director; Chief Wayman Schmitt of the Fire Department;
Chief Tommy Robinson of the Police Department.
PRESENTATION OF THE MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 20, 1976 were presented
for study and later approval.
CORRECTIONS AND/OR ADDITIONS TO THE MINUTES
Corrections a nd/ or additions to the Minutes of the Regular
Meeting of May 6, 1976 and the Special Meeting of May 13, 1976
were the next order of business. After no corrections or additions
were presented, Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith
to approve the Minutes as written and presented. All voted in
the affirmative.
Mayor Reid reported that the Minutes of the Meeting of February
19, 1976 were in error concerning the approval of $10,000.00 from
Revenue Sharing for the Jacksonville Elderly Activities Program.
Funds for the program should be appropriated from the General Fund
as indicated in the 1976 Budget. Alderman Smith moved, seconded
by Alderman Hill to accept the Mayor's request for approval of the
Minutes of February 19, 1976. All voted in the affirmative.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Reid presented the following items for approval on the
CONSENT AGENDA:
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to accept the
request for an outside-the-city water tie-on from Mr. James
Medlin for property located off Military Road. (accross the street
from the airport) ROLL CALL and the following voted aye:
Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt.
Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes.
Motion Carried.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to accept and
file the Fire Chief's monthly report for May 1976, reflecting 7
general alarms and 36 still alarms with an estimated fire loss
during the month at $1,610.00. ROLL CALL and the following voted
aye: Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt.
COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 3, 1976
PAGE 2
Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes.
Motion Carried.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded _by Alderman Smith to accept and
file the Police Chief's monthly report for April 1976 reflecting
699 cases brought before the Municipal Court with total cash from
fines, forfeitures and other payments in the sum of $16,562.76.
ROLL CALL and the following voted aye: Aldermen: Hill, Elkins,
Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative
votes and 0 negative votes. Motion Carried.
WATER DEPARTMENT
Bi ll Ow e ns p resented a request for approval of Change Order No. 1:
concerning T.P. White and Bailey Streets, Phase III. The changes
from the contract plans and specifications are as follows:
1. Add encasement for 6" Water
Line (12guage-12-inch diam)
2. Add encasement for 6" Sani-
tary Sewer (12 guage -12
inch diam.)
3. Delete Encasement
40 LF @$16.00 $ 640.00
40 LF @45.00 $1800.00
35 LF @$6.00 $ 210.00
The net addition to the contract is $2,230.00 making the total
price for Phase III $31,320.00. Alderman Smith moved, seconded
by Alderman Hill to approve Change Order #1 submitted by the
City Engineer for #2,230.00 for boring under Gregory Street.
All voted in the affirmative.
Mayor Reid presented a request for the purchase of water outside-
the-city from the Furlow Water Users Association. It was requested
that the Association be allowed to buy treated water from the City
of Jacksonville in such a quanity as necessary for adequate
domestic usage by the residents within the Furlow Area.
It is the City Attorney's opinion that the court would give
favorabLe consideration to an extra amount of pumping time to be
allowed if a feasibility study was conducted.
After considerable discussion, Alderman Smith moved, seconded by'
Alderman Wilson to request assistance from the City Attorney's
office in having a feasibility study conducted by a trained
hydrologist to back up a request he will negotiate in petitioning
the Lonoke County Court to release the City of Jacksonville from
present restrictions involving eight hours a day additional pumping
time. All voted in the affirmative.
ORDINANCE NUMBER 389: "AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING THE PAYMENT OF A
WATER AND SEWER TIE-ON FEE AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO;
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES." was introduced.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the
Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following
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JUNE 3RD, 1976
voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and
Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative
votes. Motion Carried.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the Ordinance
be accepted on FIRST READING: ROLL CALL and the following voted
aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt.
Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. Motion
Carried. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to suspend
the rules and place Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and
the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson,
Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0
negative votes; whereupon Mayor Reid read the Ordinance for SECOND
TIME.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to further suspend
the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING.
ROLL CALL and the following aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman,
Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes
and 0 negative votes. Motion Carried; whereupon Mayor Reid read
the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt that the
EMERGENCY CLAUSE BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the
following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson,
Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and
0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE & EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED
3 8 9 THIS 3RD DAY OF JUNE 1976.
SEWER DEPARTMENT
Mayor Reid requested that the East Sewer Plant slide presentation
be tabled until Tuesday at 12:00 noon. All members voted in the
affirmative.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Mayor Reid presented the following bids for a 1~" & 2~'' fire hose:
TREADWAY D&D FIRE CASCO IND. FIRE APPL.
ELECTRIC SAFETY PROD. SAFETY INC.
500' 1~" $ 563.62 $ 654.05 $ 590.00 $ 575.00
500' 2~" 904.65 901.25 840.00 890.00
TOTALS $1,511.04 $1,600.60 $1,472.90 $1,508.95
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to accept the
low bid of Treadway Electric for the 1~" fire hose at $563.62 and
Casco Industries Inc. for the 2~" fire hose at $840.00. It was stated
this was a budgeted REVENUE SHARING item. All voted in the the
affirmative. Motion Carried.
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JUNE 3, 1976
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Mayor Reid presented the following bid for the repair of the
wrecked police unit:
RAY DODGE $2,114.86
It was suggested that the city use the wrecked car as a trade-in
on a new unit rather than try to repair it. Alderman Smith
moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to give the Purchasing Agent the
right to use the wrecked car for trading on a new unit and bring
back to the council for action. All voted in the affirmative.
Motion Carried.
STREET DEPARTMENT
City Engineer Bill Owens, presented Overlay Project Proposals to the
Council for approval.
1) Wright Street @ Pearl 40 tons $ 670.00
Set Up & Fine Grading 447 sq. yds. 223.50
2) Pearl (Graham to Hickman) 108 tons 1,809.00
3) Gregory (McArthur 470'W) 114 tons 1,909.50
4) Nina (Park to Sharp) 36 tons 603.00
5) Thompson Street 20 tons 335.00
6) Corner of Parrish & James 25 tons 418.75
7) Loop Road-Railroad to
Pinion 247 tons 4,137.25
TOTAL 590 tons $10,106.00
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to accept the
HMAC Project Proposals submitted by Bill Owens, including the
extra 247 tons for a total of $10,106.00. All voted in the
affirmative.
Mayor Reid presented a proposal to trade a tree machine that
the city has for a motor to go on a distributor. Bill Owens,
City Engineer explained the details and the convenience to the
city to trade for the motor. He also mentioned the distributor
could be used to do some street maintenance work. Alderman
Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to authorize the
Mayor to make the trade of equipment providing it is the proper
motor for the equipment and is in working condition. All voted
in the affirmative.
SANITATION DEPARTMENT
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
GENERAL
Bill Owen, City Engineer presented a discussion pertaining to
Heritage Park Subdivision. He again stated the additions that
are needed for the preliminary plan approval. At the regular
council meeting of May 6, 1976 curb & gutter requirement was waivered
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JUNE 3, 1976
but the oter provision should be enforced. Jim Peacock, Realtor
requested that a 6" water line be constructed across property lines
in Heritage Park and after discussion with the Water Company it was
determined it would cause problems of excessibility.
Presentation of the Annual Report from the Engineering Department
was presented by City Engineer, Bill Owens.
RESOLUTION NUMBER 171-76: "A RESOLUTION INDICATING INTENT TO JOIN
WITH OTHER GENERAL PURPOSE UNITS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN THE LITTLE
ROCK-NORTH LITTLE ROCK METROPOLITAN AREA TO DEVELOP AN IMPLEMENT A PLAN
RESULTING IN A COORDINANTED WASTE TREATMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR
THE AREA."
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to read the
RESOLUTION. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received
affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. Motion Carried.
Hill,
6
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to approve and
adopt the RESOLUTION. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye,
Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt.
Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION
CARRIED.
RESOLUTION APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 1 7 1 - 7 6 THIS
3RD DAY OF JUNE 1976.
ORDINANCE NUMBER 390: "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE ANNEXATION
OF CERTAIN LANDS TO THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, AND .MAKING
SAME A PART OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND ASSIGNING SAME TO
WARDS." was introduced.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the Ordinance
be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye,
Aldermen: Hill, Elkin, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt.
Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes;
motion approved. Ordinance read for FIRST TIME by Alderman Smith.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the Ordinance
be accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted
aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt.
Motion Carried. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to suspend the
rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL
and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson,
Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and
0 negative votes. Mayor Reid read the Ordinance for SECOND TIME.
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JUNE 3, 1976
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, Elkins,
Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative
votes and 0 negative votes. Motion Carried. Mayor Reid 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
v oted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and
Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes.
Motion Carried.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the EMERGENCY
CLAUSE Be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL and the following voted
aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt.
Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOtion
Carried.
ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 3 9 0
THIS 3RD DAY OF JUNE 1976.
APPOINTMENTS
Alderman Hill presented a request for the re-appointment of
Harvey Joyner to the Hospital Commission. Alderman Hill
moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that Harvey Joyner be re-appointed
to the Hospital Commission for a term of 5 years. All voted in
the affirmative. Motion Carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Reid mentioned he will be attending a Metroplan sponsored trip
in Hollywood, Florida for 6/5/76 to 6/9/76.
It ~was the general consensus of the council to meet to discuss the
Revenue Sharing Planned Usage Report, Monday, June 14, 1976 at 7:30 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further discussion to come before the council on
motion of Alderman Wilson, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt and by
consent of all members present the council adjourned until the
next regular Council Meeting to be held June 17, 1976. All voted
in the ~ffirmat.ive.
ATTEST: K
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1~1
CITY COUJCIL OF Jl'CKSCl'N.ILLE, ARKANSAS
AGENDA -REGUlAR CITY COU'l'CIL MEETING
.TINE 17TH, 1976
1. OPENING PRAYER:
2 • IDLL CALL :
3. PRESENTATICN OF NIMUTES :
4. APPIDVAL/CORREcriCN OF MINUIES :
5 • c:x:NSENT AGENDA:
(WATER DEP ARI'MENT)
(WATER DEPARI'MENT)
(WATER r:EPARI'MENT)
(WATER DEPARTMENT)
(STREET DEPARI'r.EN"T)
6. WATER DEP ARI'MENT:
7. SEWER DEPARI'MENT :
8, FIRE DEPARI'MENT:
9 . POLICE DEPARrMENT:
10. STREET DEPARTMENT:
Regular City O:>nncil Meebng-
Jnne 3, 1976
Regular City Conncil Meeting-
May 20 , 19 76
a. Cash Receipts & Disbursenents
b. Acconn ts Payable
c. Req. OUtside City Limit Water
Tie-on: Valentine DJ/Mr. Vernon
Jackson
d. Req. OUtside Ctiy Limit Water
Tie-on : Military Rd. Area/
Mr. P • o. Brummett
e. M::mthly Report
a. Discussi on /Water Valve for a 250,000
gallon overhead Water Storage
Tank
b. Ord. 391; Water Meters and Setting
of same
a . Discussion/East Sewer Plant Facility I
a. Disposition of wrecked police nnit;
repair or replace
b. Purchase of Intoximeter
a . Street Light Proposals: (1) Wright
Circle (2) Knight Place
b . Req. to adv. for bids/Tractor for
grass cutter.
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I CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSCNVILLE, AR<ANSAS
AGENDA -REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JrnE 17'lli, 1976
11.
u . PARKS & REC. DEPARI'MENT:
13. PLAL'llinl'G CPMMISSION:
14. GENERAL:
15. APPOniTMENTS :
16 . AL'lliOU~CEMEL~TS :
ADJOUR\J.MENT:
a. Oro. 392; Rezoning; Lots 15-16
Block 3, Jaxon Terr.
b. Final Plat/Woodbrier Subdivision
c. Final Plat/So. Briarfield Sub.
d. Northlake entrance road/discussion
a. Req. to adv. for bids ; copy machine
for city hall/revenue sharing item
b. :R=venue Sharing usage Report
a. Special City COuncil ~eting: JUne
24, 1976; 7:30p.m. at City Hall
(Acceptance and R=viav of :tevenue
and Administrative Reports pre-
pared by D:>n .Manes, under .M:tnagement
Assistance Program)
b. Bicentennial Marker Dedication;
June 30, 1976; 9:30 a.m. (1) Bayou
~to cemetay Marker (2) South Road
and Mili tal:y road Marker; sponsors--
Jacksonville Bicentennial Heritage
Comnittee.
c. Gravel Ridge Armexation Report
fran Metroplan is in Aldermen's
files.
a. Transfer of funds to pay som= grant
salaries for 2 police officers.
e. Auction this saturoay rrorning at
warehouse to auction off old non-
used police cars •
f. Auxiliru:y police car is inoperative
COl Po.lmert has car .
COUNCIL MEETING
JUNEI7TH, 1976
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
The City Council of the City of Jacksonvi~le, Arkansas met Thursday,
June 7th, 1976 at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building. The meeting
was called to order by Mayor Reid and the invocation was given by
Alderman Elkins followed by the recitation of the "Pledge of
Allegiance."
On ROLL CALL the following members were present as their names were
called, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Smith, Wilson, and Honey-
cutt, 6 present, 0 absent; a quorum was declared. Others present
were Mayor Reid; Clerk Rutledge; Ben Rice, City Attorney; Bill Owens,
City Engineer; Robert Martin, Street Supervisor; Ophelia Blasingame,
Beautification Director; Bobby Brewer, Sewer Department Supervisor;
Greg Wood, Assistant Water Department Suprevisor; Gerald Hamm,
Sanitation Supervisor; Lloyd Bailey, Purchasing Agent; Chief Wayman
Schmitt of the Fire Department; and Chief Tommy Robinson of the
Police Department.
PRESENTATION OF THE MINUTES
The Minutes o f the Regular Meeting of June 3rd, 1976 were presented
for study and later approval.
CORRECTIONS AND/OR ADDITIONS TO THE MINUTES
Correcti ons an d /or addi t i ons to t h e Munutes of the Regular Council
Meeting of May 20, 1976 were the next order of business. After no
corrections or additions were presented, Alderman Wilson moved,
seconded by Alderman Smtih to approve the Minutes as written and
presented. All voted in the affirmative. Motion Carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Reid presented the following items for approval on the CONSENT
AGENDA:
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to approve for
payment the Current Accounts Payable in the sum of $15,767.71 for
the Jacksonville Water and Sewer Department and to accept and file
the Cash Receipts and Disbursements Report for the month of June
1976. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins,
Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative
votes and 0 negative votes. Motion Carried.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to accept the
request from the Valentine-Dick Jeter Water Users Association for
an outside-the-city water tie-on for Mr. Vernon Jackson for property
located at Rt. 1, Box 466-B. ROLL CALL and the following voted
aye; Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Smith, Wilson and Honeycutt.
Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. Motion
Carried.
Al derman Wi lson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to accept an
o utsi d e -the-city water tie-o n fr om Mr. P. 0. Brummett for property
at Military Ro ad and Kerr Station Road. ROLL CALL and the
following voted aye ; Aldermen : Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson,
Smith and Ho neycut t . Moti o n received 6 affirmative votes and 0
negative votes. Motion Carried.
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PAGE 2
JUNE 17, 1976
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to accept and
file the Street Department's Monthly Report for the month of
May 1976. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill,
Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 6
affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. Motion Carried.
The Southbend Community presented to the council a copy as requested
of the contract declaring them a Volunteer Fire Department and they
expressed their gratitude for letting them have the fire truck.
WA TER DEPARTMENT
Mayor Reid presented discussion of a water valve for a 250,000
gallon Overhead Storage Tank on Marshall Road. The tank will be
shut down for one month for maintenance. All systems will be
operated by hand instead of automatic equipment. The valve will
allow water to still flow through and keep everything working like
it would automatically.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that we install the
valves as needed on the water storage tank by the Water Department.
All voted in the affirmative. Motion Carried.
ORDINANCE NUMBER 391: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 346 AND
SECTION 17.24.120 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE,
ARKANSAS; DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES." was introduced.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that the Ordinance
be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye;
Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt.
Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. Motion
Carried.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the Ordinance
be accepted on FIRST READING: ROLL CALL and the following voted
aye; Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt.
Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. Motion
Carried. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to suspend the rules
and place Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following
voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and
Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes.
Motion Carried. Mayor Reid read the Ordinance for SECOND TIME.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to further suspend
the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING.
ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins,
Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative
votes and 0 negative votes. Motion Carried; whereupon Mayor Reid
read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt that the
EMERGENCY CLAUSE BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following
voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and
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JUNE 17, 1976
Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative
votes. Motion Carried.
ORDINANCE & EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED
3 9 1 THIS 17TH DAY OF JUNE 1976.
SEWER DEPARTMENT
Bobby Brewer, Sewer Department Supervisor; discussed the facilities
at the East Sewer Plant. He requested four (4) bids be taken for
the repair work. One each for the tank, pumps and motor, value and
piping, and labor. He also stated we could get the afore mentioned
equipment for $65,000 including installation.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to advertise for
bids according to the Sewer Department Superintendent's recommenda-
tions. All voted in the affirmative. Motion Carried.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
POLICE DEPARTMENT
There was discussion pertaining to the wrecked police unit, whether
to repair or replace it. Lloyd Bailey, Purchasing Agent stated that
none of the car dealers were interested in the vehicle as a trade-in.
The dealers also could not get another 1976 vehicle at this time, all
would have to be 77's and there would be a minimum of 5% increase in
price.
Alderman Hill move~ seconded by Alderman Smith to proceed with the
repair of the wrecked unit. All voted in the affirmative. Motion
carried.
Mayor Reid presented a request to purchase a new Intoximeter machine
for the Police Department. We received a $1,000.00 grant from State
to apply to the cost reducing the cost to the City to $2,174.00.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to advertise for
bids for an intoximeter blood alcohol testing equipment to replace
the one we have in stock and apply the $1,000 grant leaving a maxi-
mum of $2174.00. All voted in the affirmative. Motion Carried.
STREET DEPARTMENT
Mayor Reid presented a Street Light Proposal list:
1) Between Lot #242 and Lot #243 Wright Street
2) Between Lot #230 and Lot #247 Wright Circle
3) Corner of Mesquite Trail and Rope Trail
4) Corner of Rope Trail and Sage Trail
5) 350 ft. West of Knight Place on Grazing Lane
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt that the street
light proposals be approved as presented. All voted in the affirmative.
Motion Carried.
Mayor Reid presented a request to advertise for bids for a tractor for
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COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 7TH, 1976
7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p .m .
grass cutting. The City had purchased a side arm to go on our
tractors and does not work on any of the tractors and does not
work on any of the tractors we have. It was suggested we have
the Purchasing Agent obtain a copy of the State specifications
for the tractor we need.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to advertise
for bids for the tractor for grass cutting. All voted in the
affirmative. Motion Carried.
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
PLANNING COMMISSION
It was the consensus of the council to present Ordinance 392 at
the next regular council meeting.
It was the consensus of the council to table the final plats of
Woodbrier and South Brairfield Subdivisions until the correct
information can be obtained.
There was discussion on a road entrance into Northlake Subdivision
from West Main. The Planning Commission asked Mr. Tommy Dupree to
build up the roadbed entrance due to flooding in that area. Mr.
Dupree agreed to bring the roadbed up out of the flood line if the
city agreed to surface and gravel it. The cost to the city would
be approximately 10 to $12,1000.00.
After considerable discussion it was the general consensus of the
council to pass this item until the council members can be more
fully aware of what is going to take place and the possibilities
and probabilities.
GENERAL
Mayo r Reid presented a request to purchase a new copy machine for
city h a ll to be appropriated out of Revenue Sharing Funds.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to advertis? for
bids to purchase a new copy machine for City Hall to be appropriated
out of Revenue Sharing Funds. All voted in the affirmative. Mot1o~
Carried .
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to accept the
Revenue Sharing Planned Usage Report for the pried July 1 thru
December 31, 1976. All voted in the affirmative. Motion Carried.
APPOINTMENTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Reid announced that there would be a Special City Council
Meeting, June 24, 1976 at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall for the purpose
of accepting and reviewing the Revenue and Administrative Reports
prepared by Don Manes, under Management Assistance Program.
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COUNCIL MEETING
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JUNE 17, 1976
Alderman Hill requested the possibility of discussing the
Sanitary Landfill as an additional item for the Special Counseling
Meeting.
Mayor Reid also announced that there would be a Bicentennial Marker
Dedication June 30, 1976 at 9:30 a.m. There will be two different
Marker dedications:
1) Bayou Meto Cem~tery Marker
2) South Road anq Military Road Marker
Mayor Reid announced there would be a transfer
some grant salaries for 2 police officers that
by LEAA at 90% Federal; 5% State; and 5% City.
salary would be borrowed from general fund and
by the grant money when it is received.
of funds to pay
have been approved
The first 60 days
will be reimbursed
Mayor Reid announced that there will be an auction Saturday, June
19, 1976 at 10:00 a.m. to auction off all the police cars that are
no longer in use.
Mayor Reid asked the council their opinion about the auxilary police
car, whether to leave it like it is or auction it off.
The aldermen want to know the present position of the auxilary
policement and where the city stands. After considerable discussion
it was the counsensus of the council to call a meeting to discuss
this matter. The meeting will be set at the July 1st meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further discussion to come before the council on
motion of Alderman Hill seconded by Alderman Smith and by consent
of all members present the co~ncil adjourned until the Special
Council Meeting to be held June 24, 1976.; All voted in the
affirmative.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
CLERK
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CURRENT ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Arkansaw Meter
Charles Baker
Bond Engineers (Pd)
Boyd's Service
Capitol Chemical
Conrade Electric
Crain Sales
F & F Auto Parts
G.P. Freshour
General Electric
Goodsell Welding
Ivy Hall Garage
Hollis & Co. (Pd)
IBM
Jacksonville Dust Ser.
Jacksonville Gas
James Bros.
Magic Mart
Mobil Oil
O.B. Repair
Parkin Printing
Powell Truck Line (Pd)
Sa-So
Sight & Sound
D.A. Sparks (Pd)
J, Tyler Engineering
Vernon Idea Co.
Waterworks Supply
June 1976
2,171.97
45.00
261.80
20.60
193.50
191.40
194.10
15.76
184.24
43.13
198.67
20.09
516.76
53.56
54.00
17.51
417.88
73.52
1,981.40
4.12
569.30
18.65
194.30
42.49
72.10
361.22
91.78
326.82
Arkansas Paper Co ( Pd )
B-G Communications Inc.
Bowles & Edens
Brooks Farm Center (pd)
City Lumber
Con Mark
D & D Fire Safety (Pd)
Fleet Products
Gary's Florist
General Scientific
Hach Chemical
Hamiltons Garage
Holman/Pyle
Ivy's Auto Supply
Jacksonville Daily News
Jacksonville Starter & Gen.
Keeling Supply Co.
McKesson Chemical
Modern Chemical
Pack Office Machines
Precision Engine
Refrigeration & Electric
Scientific Products
Southern States Ind. (Pd)
Standard Ice Co.
Vaughan Tire
Walkers Radiator Ser.
Witcher Electric
TOTAL DISB.
PAID BILLS
DISB. TO PAY
106.47
393.05
2,132.10
1,076.56
566.25
502.80
429.80
75.32
28.33
16.64
58.38
174.47
72.00
8.31
43.56
3.79
156.97
2,665.59
249.00
44.00
48.62
23.36
70.52
179.32
123.60
127.51
256.66
460.52
$18,429.17
2,661.46
$15 '767. 71
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CITY COUNCIL OF JA<J<SCNVILLE, ARKANSAS
AGE!NDA ..... SPECIAL CITY COtNCIL .r-m:TING
JUU' 12'IH , 19 76
1. OPENmG PRAYER
2. OOLL CAIL: ·
3. <ENERAL:
ADJOURNM:!!NT :
a. Annexation Proposal Discussion/
Indianhead Estates area
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SPECIAL CITY COLNCIL MEETING
JULY 12'IH, 1976
7:45p.m. to 8:40p.m.
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met M:>nday, July 12, 1976
at 7:45 p.m., in the Municipal Building. The meeting was called to order by
Alde:rman Wilson in the absence of Mayor Reid, who radioed in to City Hall that he
would be late to conduct meeting. 'Ihe invocation was offered by Aldennan Honey-
cutt, and the "Pledge of Allegiance" was led by Aldennan Wilson.
On ROLL CALL the follCMing members were present as their names were called, Aldennen:
I..ehmm, Wilson, Honeycutt, and Smith. Aldennan Hill arrived later in the meeting.
Aldennan Elkins was absent; 5 present, 1 absent. Quorun was declared. Others
present: Mayor Reid, arrived late; Nancy Gerren, Secretary to Mayor Reid who re-
corded minutes in the absence of City Clerk Avants; Robert Martin, Street Depart:r!Ent
Superintendent; Ben Rice, City Attorney; Bill OWens, City Engineer, and Bobby Brewer,
Sewer Departrrent Superintendent.
GENERAL:
The first order of business, as stated by Aldexm:m Wilson who called meeting to
order, was to elect a terrporary chairman until such time M:iyor Reid would be in
attendance. Motion was nede by Aldenuan Smith, seconded by Aldennan Honeycutt that
Aldennan Wilson be appointed terrporary chaixm:m of this Special City Council M=et-
ing. All voted in the affirmative. M:>tion carried.
Alderman Wilson said that there was just one item an the agenda and this concerned
annexation proposal for the Indianhead Estates area. There were some people present
who were residents of the Indianhead area at the meeting, he said, who might like
to voice their opinion one way or the other in this proposal to annex their area
into the corporate city limits of Jacksonville. Upon invitation of Alderman Wilson
to this effect, at that time no one from the audience desired to bring forth their
ideas/opinions on the subject.
'Ihe follCMing discussion ensued with each of the alde:rmen giving their views on
possible annexation proposal:
(1) ALDERMAN WILSON: He did not have any residents from the area in question
call him or contact him in any way. His opinion was that if people really wanted
to be annexed, they would be in attendance at meeting tonight. And since there
were only 4 residents available for corrment, he didn't believe that annexation was
in order because of this low percentage of people really wanting annexation.
(2) ALDERMAN S.MITH: His opinion was largely based on infonnation he had received
fran his business associate who was well aware of residents' feelings in the area.
Therefore, since there were no people contacting him either on the subject, he
said that most of the people just wanted to stay just as they were and did not
want to be annexed either into Jacksonville or Sherwood.
(3) ALDERMAN LEHMAN: He preferred having a signed petition to consider before he
could vote on annexation. He felt that the wants of the people involved needed to
be cc:rrpiled before an intelligent approach could be accorrplished to this end.
(4) ALDERMAN HONEYCU'IT: He did not want to "force" annexation on anyone and
wanted. people in area to be annexed to be satisfied with the nove as well as the
citizens inside of the city of Jacksonville itself.
(5) ALDERMAN HILL: His opinion was of non-annexation at this time. This was cen-
tered around the fact that there was not enough property owners represented at
rreeting to voice their views one way or another as to annexation.
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JULY 12TH I 19 76
PAGE 'IWO
Mayor Reid arrived and expressed his views on annexation and presented an
up-dated report to the council on a meeting he had attended recently with Ben
Rice City Attorney at a residence in the affected area proposing to be annexed.
The meeting was held on June 22, 1976. He said his office had been approached
and invited to attend this residence and explain to the people some of the ad-
vantages that could be offered to them by being inside the city limits of
Jacksonville . He said he and Mr. Rice presented the facts as they are to the
residents as to millage amounts imposed on city residents, present city ser-
vices provided with fees involved, etc. He said there were 9 listed items
that were advantages for living inside city and 3 disadvantages. These points
of conment were documented on paper for the residents' use . This list of ad-
vantages and disadvantages were to be attached to signed petition by property
owners in Indianhead estates who favored annexation and passed around area so
that everyone would have an opportunity to sign petition and also desired
annexation proceedings to b e initiated. Mayor Reid also stated that information
had been presented to him to the effect that the list of advantages for living
inside the city limits was not passed around with petition. It was his findings
that on petition for annexation to She:rwood, there was no attachment to this
effect, either. Therefore, perhaps the people have not been properly infonred
on advantages of being within the city limits of Jacksonville.
Mayor Reid said he was in favor of this area being annexed and told the people
at this meeting of the 22nd so , but he did promise them that the city would not
pursue an ordinance to bring them in without going back first and telling them
why and giving them a proper explanation.
Mayor Reid said that the main oppositions from the proposed area residents
were two-fold: {1) 5 millage tax that they presently do not have to pay
(2) Assumption that at sorre future date, Jacksonville was going to form their
own school district and the children in the annexed area would have to be trans-
ported into this school district.
Since this 22nd meeting with property owners had transpired, Mayor Reid said that
he had made up· a finished, more polished condensed list of advantages for living
within city limits of Jacksonville. This was picked up by an Indianhead Estates
area resident and was to be carriEd around to residents on a door-to-door canvass-
ing basis. This was for a "counter-petition" for annexation to our area to corrpete
with Sherwood's petition.
'Ihe city council of Sherwood has met since this time and they have documented
evidence that 67% of the property owners wanted to annex into Sherwood. 'Ihey
set an August 3rd date for election with an ordinance passed to back annexation
election proceedings up.
It was legal opinion of City Atty. Rice that if the annexation took place, then
at a later date--if Indianhead residents wanted to disengage from the annexation,
it could be accomplished since original annexation was brought about by petition.
It was general consensus of those present at council table that not enough par-
ticipation by area residents, plus other deterring factors involved in annexation
proceedings \'~Jere not thoroughly worked out, that the matter of annexing the area
kn<».m as "Indianhead Estates" be dropped at this time. Also, residents from the
area who were in attendance at meeting desired to stay just as they were.
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 12TH, 1976
PAGE THREE
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to· cone before the oomcil an motion of Alde:rnan
Wilson, seconded by Aldenran Smith, and by oonsent of all rrernbers present the
oomcil meeting adjourned mtil the next Regular City Council M=eting to be
convened on July 15, 1976 at 7:30 p.m.
APPIDVED:
ATIEST:
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CI'IY COtNCIL OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
AGENDA -REGULAR CITY CX>UNCIL MEETING
JULY 1, 1976
1. OPENING PRAYER:
2 • IDLL CALL:
3. PRESENTATICN OF .MlJ.'IurES :
4. APPIDVAL/CORRECTIOO OF .MlJ.'IurES :
5 . <Xl"'SENT AC?ENM:
(WATER DEAPRTMENT)
(WATER DEPARI'MENT)
6 • WATER DEAPRI'.Mm'T:
7. SEWER DEPARTMEN'T:
8 . FIRE DEP ARI'MEi'JT :
9 • POLICE DEPARI'M!:NT:
10 . STREET r:EP ARI'MENT :
Regular City Council Meeting-
June 17, 1976
Special City Council Meeting-
June 24, 1976
Regular City council Meeting-
June 3, 1976
a. Ieq. OUtside City Lllni t Water
Tie-on : Mr. Fritz Summers/
I..ot #2 4 , SUlllTlers Road (Military
Road Area)
b. Ieq. OUtside City Limit Water Tie-
on : M:; • George Robinson/Mili ta:ry
Fd. Area
a. Water Purchase Contract/Water
Improvement Dist. #322 of Pulaski
County , ARk.
b. Balances/Revenu e Bond FUnd
a. Ieq. acceptance of lQ.\7 bid/2 sewer
pumps for West Sewer plant Facility
a. Proposal for improvements on Graham
Road
b. Hot Mix Proposals
c. Prcposal/One-way of Scfiool Drive
at 67-167 Highway intersection
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CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSClNILLE, ARKANSAS
AGENDA -REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETTI'JG
JULY l, 1976
ll. SANITATION DEPARI'MENT:
12 . PARKS & REC. DEPARI'MENT :
13 . PI.A"lliiNG COMMISSia'J :
14 • GENERAL :
a. Arkansas Waste Disposal Contract
a. Proposal/Application--B.O.R.
a. Ord. 392; Rezoning, Lots 15-16,
Block 3, Jaxon Terrace Sub.
b. Final Plat/Woodbriar Sub.; as per
stipulations and conditions out-
lined by Planning Commission
recarrunendations.
c. Final Plat/So. Briarfield Sub., as
per stipulations and conditions
outlined by Planning Commission
recommendations.
d. Northlake Sub. Entrance Road -
surfacing proposal
a. Gravel Ridge-Gibson Armexation
b. Disposition of old animal shelter
building adjacent to new structure/
So. Redmond Rd.
c. Ord. 39 3; Establishrrent of a Finance
Dept. City of Jacksonville
d. Rcq. approval to adv. for bids/ ( 7)
Christnas Street Decorations for
Main Street
e. Res. #172-76; Revenue Sharing Leg-
islation
f. Release of Three-Story Limit Res-
triction/Proposal/from building
code
g. Petition/Discussion/Wright Street
Residents
h . .-· Proposal/hiring of (2) appraisers-
City Hall Complex Sites.
CITY COUNCIL OF JAO<Sa\IVILLE, ARKANSAS
AGEi~DA -REGULAR CITY <X>U.~CIL .MEETING
JULY 1, 1976
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15. APPOINTMENTS :
16. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
ADJOUR!:'J"MEi.~T :
a. Armexation
b. JUly 3-4 Bicentermial Celebration
c. Monday, July 5th, Holiday for all
city employees; City Sanitation
crews will pick up M:mday 's route
on Tuesday.
d. Marker Dedication by the Bicenten-
nial Commission June 30th, 1976 at
9 :30 a.m. at the Bayou r.Eto Cemetecy,
and South Road and Mili tacy Road.
COUNCIL MEETING
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
JULY 1, 1976
7:30 to 10:30
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met
Thursday, July 1, 1976 at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Reid and the invocation
was given by Alderman Elkins, followed by the recitation of the
"Pledge of Allegiance."
On ROLL CALL the following members were present as their names
were called, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and
Honeycutt, 6 present, 0 absent; a quorum was declared. Others
present were Mayor Reid; Clerk Rutledge; Ben Rice, City Attorney;
Bill Owens, City Engineer; Robert Martin, Street Supervisor;
Ophelia Blasingame, Beautification Director; Gerald Hamm, Sanitation
Supervisor; Bobby Brewer, Sewer Department Supervisor; Lloyd
Bailey, Purchasing Agent; Annabelle Moore, Park & Recreation
Director; Chief Wayman Schmitt of the Fire Department; Chief
Tommy Robinson of the Police Department.
PRESENTATION OF THE MINUTES
The Minutes o f the Regular City Council Meeting of June 17, 1976
and the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting of June 24, 1976
were presented for study and later approval.
CORRECTIONS AND/OR ADDITIONS TO THE MINUTES
Correcti ons and/or additi ons to the Minutes of the Regular City
Council Meeting of June 3, 1976 were the next order of business.
After no corrections or additions were presented, Alderman
Honeycutt moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to approve the
Minutes as written and presented. All voted in the affirmative.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Reid presented the following· items for approval on the
CONSENT AGENDA:
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to accept the
request for an outside-the-city water tie-on from Mr. Fritz
Summers for property located, Lot #24, Summers Road, Military
Road Area. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion
received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. Motion
Carried.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to accept the
request for an outside-the-city water tie-on from Mr. and Mrs.
George Robinson for property located at Rt. 1, Box 80-A, Military
Road Area. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion
received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. Motion Carried.
WATER DEPARTMENT
Mayor Reid presented a Water Purchase Contract from the Water
Improvement District #322 of Pulaski County, for the Peters Road
Project for approval.
COUNCIL MEE'T'TN~
PAGE 2
JULY 1, 1976
Mr. Frank Cox, attorney for the District, stated the purpose for
the contract is to construct the meters and meter boxes of the
initial users, where all the city has to do is to turn the water
on at the meter. It was also stated instead of paying $250.00
and the city providing the meter, they will be paying $125.00 and
providing their own meter.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to authorize
the Mayor to enter into the contract as amended from the Water
Improvement District #322 of Pulaski County. All voted in the
affirmative. Motion Carried.
Mayor Reid presented a Status Report for the Water Department
Revenue Bond Issue as of July 1, 1976. It was reported that
there would be a balance of approximately $46,300.00 left in the
account after phase II and III and the painting of the (2) water
tanks is completed.
SEWER DEPARTMENT
Mayor Reid presented the following bids for 2 sewer pumps for the
West Sewer Plant facility:
STUTTGART MACHINE
ALLIS-CHALMER CORP.
2,098.00
2,485.00
TOTAL PRICE
4,321.:88
5,119.10
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to accept the
low bid from Stuttgart Machine in the amount of $4, 3'21. 88, for
(2) 5" special purpose pumps for West Sewer Plant. All voted
in the affirmative. Motion Carried.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
POLICE DEPARTMENT
STREET DEPARTMENT
Alderman Lehman presented a proposal for the widening of Graham
Road past Sunnyside Addition. He stated that there was money
allocated out of Revenue Sharing Funds to purchase tile for the
project and that it was one of the items proposed to be done this
year. It was the consensus of the council to put this item on
the Agenda for Council Meeting of July 15th, and to obtain
estimated figures and recommendations of a starting and stoping
point.
It was the general consensus of the council to hold the H M A C
Proposals for General Samuels Road and the road to the West Water
Treatment Plant until they can obtain estimated figures on the
Graham Road Proposal.
Mayor Reid presented a proposal for a One-way street of School
Drive at 67-167 Highway intersection. He stated the State
Highway Department has requested several times to change the
Main Street Exit off the freeway a one-way street. The council
COUNCIL MEETING
PAGE 3
JULY 1, 1976
suggested the street be one-way from Main Street all the way
back up to Beverly Street.
SANITATION DEPARTMENT
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to authorize
the Mayor to enter into a contract with the Arkansas Waste
Disposal for a (2) year period. All voted in the affirmative.
Motion Carried.
PARK & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Annabelle Moore, Park & Recreation Director, presented a proposal
for an application for B.O.R. Matching Funds for 1977 Projects.
The application for B.O.R. funding will be due by October for
acceptance and is contingent upon the City's matching funds.
Annabelle stated the City has to show they have allocated their
50% out of the 1977 budget to match what she is asking for.
The projects they are looking at acomplishing by June 1978 are
1) to complete Excell Park 2) to renovate Dupree Park 3) to
initiate Stonewall Park.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to accept the
proposal for construction projects for 1977 for $66,197.00 for
B.O.R. Matching Funds. All voted in the affirmative. Motion
Carried.
PLANNING COMMXSSION
ORDINANCE NUMBER 392: "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 Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the Ordinance
be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted
aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt.
Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION
CARRIED. Ordinance read for FIRST TIME by Alderman Smith.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt that the
Ordinance be accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the
following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson,
Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and
0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON
FIRST READING.
Alderman Smith 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, Elkins, Lehman,
Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes
and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Reid 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,
Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received
1 tf/)
COUNCIL MEETING
PAGE 4
JULY 1, 1976
6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes, whereupon Mayor Reid
read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME. 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, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson,
Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and
0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE & EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED
THIS 1ST DAY OF JULY 1976.
Mayor Reid presented recommendations to the City Council from the
Planning Commission for approval of final plats.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that the City
approve the final plats of the Woodbrier Subdivision and South
Briarfield Subdivision as per stipulations and conditions outlined
by the Planning Commission. All voted in the affirmative. MOTION
CARRIED.
Mayor Reid presented a proposal for surfacing Northlake Subdivi-
sion Road. The council agreed that this project was due
consideration but they felt there was more than enough work to
do here in town with the amount of money allocated from the
Street fund.
After considerable discussion, Alderman Smith moved to research
the Northlake Subdivision entrance road to a moximum of 10 to
$12,000 for gravel and overlay only. Motion died due to lack
of second.
GENERAL
Mayor Reid presented a proposal prepared by Metroplan for Gravel
Ridge -Gibson Annexation. He stated there is no action required.
Mayor Reid presented for discussion the disposition of the old
animal shelter building adjacent to the new structure. He also
recommended to the Council that the top portion of the building
be removed and the remainder be used for city storage. A.
representative of the Humane Society was present at the meeting
and asked that the Society be allowed to continue to use the
builing.
The council agreed that if the city can use it that it is their
obligation to take care of the city first if they need that
portion of the building. After considerable discussion, Alderman
Elkins moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the top portion
be removed and the city obtain a cost estimate of renovating
the bottom portion for storage area. All voted in the
affirmative. MOTION CARRIED.
COUNCIL MEETING
PAGE 5
JULY 1, 1976
ORD Y'ffi.NCE NUMBER 393: "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A DEPARTMENT
OF ~I NANCE FOR THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, AND CREATING
THE POSITION OF FINANCE DIRECTOR; PROVIDING FOR THE DUTIES AND
POWERS OF SAID EMPLOYEE." was introduced.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that the
Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following
voted aye, Aldermen: Wilson, Smith and Elkins, and the following
voted nay, Aldermen: Hill and Honeycutt. Alderman Lehman passed.
Motion received 3 affirmative votes, 2 negative votes and 1
abstention. Motion read for FIRST TIME by Alderman Wilson.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Elkins that the
Ordinance be accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the
following voted aye, Aldermen: Elkins, Wilson and Smith and the
following voted nay, Aldermen: Hill and Honeycutt. Alderman
Lehman passed. Motion received 3 affirmative votes and 2 negative
votes and 1 abstention. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to suspend
the rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL
and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Elkins, Wilson and Smith.
and the following voted nay, Aldermen: Hill and Honeycutt.
Alderman Lehman passed. Motion received 3 affirmative votes and
2 negative votes and 1 abstention. MOTION DENIED.
Mayor Reid presented a request for approval to advertise for
bids for (7) Christmas Street Decorations for Main Street.
He also stated that the cost w9uld be $165.00 a piece. Alderman
Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to authorize the Mayor
to advertise for bids to purchase (7) new Christmas Decorations.
All voted in the affirmative. MOTION CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NUMBER 172-76: "A RESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL,
JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS EXPRESSING GRATEFUL THANKS AND APPRECIATION
TO MEMBERS OF ARKANSAS REPRESENTATIVES DELEGATION FOR THEIR
SUPPORTING REVENUE SHARING LEGISLATION:"
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to read the
RESOLUTION. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion
received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Smith read the Resolution.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to approve and
adopt the RESOLUTION. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye,
Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt.
Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes.
MOTION CARRIED.
RESOLUTION APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 1 7 2 - 7 6
THIS 1ST DAY OF JULY 1976.
COUNCIL MEETING
PAGE 6
JULY 1, 1976
Alderman Wilson presented a proposal for a release of three-
story limit restriction from the building code for action and
stated that it was a late item and there was not enough time
to prepare any information. Alderman Wilson also stated he
would get with the City Attorney and Bill Owens and see if an
Ordinance or Amendment is required before the next council
meeting.
Mayor Reid presented a petition that was brought to his office
from the residents on Wright Street to be put on the agenda for
discussion about the type of houses and the Bill of Assurance.
The council agreed with the residents but they do not have the
authority to do anything, that it was really a private matter
between them and the contractor of the subdivision.
A proposal to hire (2) appraisers for City Hall Complex was the
next order of business. Tommy Bond has been working on this pro-
ject and he is asking the council to approve the hiring of 2 pro-
fessional, independent appraisers that are registered MIA's. The
price estimate for a total of (6) sites is $5,000.00 to give appraisals.
Two reasons for appraisals are (1) to determine a feasibility study
of whatever site we are to finalize on. (2) Whatever the site is the
approximate price of that site.
Alderman Smith moved seconded by Alderman Wilson to accept the pro-
posal for hiring (2) appraisers recommended by Consulting Engineer,
Tommy Bond for the City Hall Complex site.
Alderman Elkins moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to contact
2 Savings and Loan appraisers (recommended by Ben Rice) first.
Motion received 5 ayes and 1 nay. MOTION CARRIED.
The question was called to vote on the original motion. All voted
in the affirmative. MOTION CARRIED.
APPOINTMENTS:
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Re i d announced that there would be a Special Council Meeting
for the purpose of a proposal of annexation for the Indianhead
Estates Area. The meeting is to be held Monday, July 12, 1976
at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building.
Mayor Reid announced there will be a Marker Dedication by the
Bicentennial Commission June 30th, 1976 at 9:30 a.m. at the Bayou
Meto Cemetery and also South Road and Military Road.
Mayor Reid also presented a sheet of scheduled events for the
Becentennial Celebration to be held July 3-4.
Mayor Reid announced that Monday, July 5th, 1976 will be a
holiday for all city employees and that the City Sanitation
crews will pick up Monday's route on Tuesday.
ADJOURNMENT
COUNCIL MEETING
PAGE 7
JULY 1, 1976
There being no further business to come before the council on
motion of Alderman Hill seconded by Alderman Elkins and by
consent of all members present the council adjourned until the
Special Council Meeting to be held Monday, July 12, 1976 at
7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
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Archem Inc.
Bond Engineers
Bowles & Edens
Capitol Chemical
Con Mark
Criss & Shaver
Ellis Lawnmower Repair
Friendly Auto Parts
Goodsell Welding
Holman/Pyle
Ivys Auto Supply
Jacksonville Dust Ser.
James Bros.
Layne-Arkansas Co.
Magic Mart
Modern Chemical
Reed's Auto Repair
Service Merchandise ( Pd )
D.A. Sparks
Wal-Mart
Walkers Radiator Ser.
CURRENT ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
July 1976
426.11
155.58
2,693.16
193.50
187.00
97.60
Arkansaw Meter
Brooks Farm & Garden
Capitol Blueprint
City Lumber
2,462.67
Center(Pd) 31.76
20.00
2.00
37.67
97.00
12.64
43.75
129.69
2,613.44
39.19
249.00
10.20
125.42
31.93
29.56
16.08
Crain Sales Co.
Diebold Inc.
G. P. Fres.hour Cont •
Gary's Florist
Hamil tons Garage
Ivy Hall Garage
IBM
Jacksonville Gas
Jacksonville Dodge Inc.
Layne Western Co.
Mobil Oil
O.B. Repair
Rockwell International
Smith Hydraulic
Vaughan Tire Co.
Waterworks Supply
34.23
461.17
311.10
411.68
37.37
15.45
86.93
135.43
50.99
25.24
19.98
350.00
2,579.00
94.87
43.99
19.57
163.88
268.83
$14,814.66
CITY COU~CIL OF JACKSOWIUE, ARKANSAS
AGENDA -REGULAR CITY COU~CIL MEETL.'l'G
JULY 15'lli I 1976
1. OPENTI~G PRAYER:
2. ROLL CALL:
3 . PRESENTATION OF MINUIES :
4. APPROVAI/CORREcriON OF MINurES :
5. CONSENT AGENDA:
(WATER DEPARI'MENT)
(WATER DEPARTMENT)
(WATER DEPARI'.MENT)
(FIRE DEPARI'MENT)
(POLICE DEPARTMENT)
(STREET DEPARTMENT)
(PARKS & REC. DEPARTMEi.~T)
6. WATER DEPARI'Ix!EeU:
7. SEWER DEP ARI'MENT:
8. FIRE DEPARTMENT:
9. POLICE DEPARI'M&~T:
Regular City Council .Meeting-
July 1, 1976
Special City Oouncil .Meeting-
July 12, 1976
Regular City Cbuncil .Meeting-
June 17, 1976
Special City Oouncil Meeting-
June 24, 1976
a. Cash Receipts & Disbursements
b. Accounts Payable
c. Req. OUtside City Limit Tie-on :
Valentine/DJ--Billy Dobbins
d. Monthly Report
e. JIJbnthly Report
f. JIJbnthly Report
g. Semi-Annual Attendance Report/Pro-
gress Report
a. Report/Fur low Water Users' Asso.
a. Req. to adv. for bids/3-4 Ton,
4-wheel Drive Pickup Truck, Est
Oost--$5,000
a. Req. Acceptance, low bid/Intoximeter
b. Req. Acceptance, grant allowance-
Federal, $1,000 towards purchase of
Intoximeter
IS\
CITY COUliJCIL OF JACt<SCX'NILIE , ARKALIJSAS
AGEiiDA -REGUlAR CITY COU!.\I'CIL .MEETIHG
JULY lS'IH, 1976
10. STREET DEPARI'MEJ.IJT:
11. SAL'I'ITATION DEPARI'MENT :
12. PARt<S & REC. DEPARI'MENT:
13. PLAi.IJLIJJiiJG COMMISSIOL':J":
14. GENERAL:
a. Res. 173-76; Conversion of School
Street to One-Way Operation
b. COst Estimate Presentation/Graham
Road Improvements
c. Hot Mix Proposals/Gen. Samuels Rd. &
West Water Plant Road
d. Stonewall, Phase III; (4) light req.
a. Sketch Plat/L-Jorthlake Subdivision
b. Req. to close Harvey Street
c. Ord. NO. 394; Annexation (West
Jacksonville Area)
d. Corrected Plat/Little Big Horn Sub.
a . Req. to adv. for bids and accept low
bid; (tulip bulbs) $2,500--$2,600
b.
c.
Discussion/Amending Subdivision Reg-
ulations (swirruning pools)
Req. appraisal fees/City Hall Complex !
d. Architect approval/City Hall Complex
e. Additional costs/city an.imal shelter
f. Additional costs/$2,500/Maintenance
Building---to construct pit for
garage.
g. Ord. 395; Annexation (E. Military
Rd. Area)
h. Citizen's Req. for sidewalk property
settlement~IJ. James (Ruby Steed,
$1 ,250)
CITY COU'ICIL OF JACKSCNVILLE , ARKA'i.\ISAS
AGENDA -REGULAR CITY COUNCIL .MEETlliG
JULY 15TH, 1976
15. APPOINTMENTS :
16. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT:
a. Pre-Bid Conference/July 20, 1976;
3:00 p.m., on Jacksonville Public
Health Qenter/Architect's Office/
Continental Building, Little Rock
b. Bid Opening/July 29, 1976; 2:00 p.m.
Jacksonville Public Health Center
building/Mayor's Office-city Hall
COUNCIL MEETING
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
JULY 15, 1976
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, met Thursday, July 15,
1976, at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building. The Meeting was called
to order by Mayor Reid who also gave the invocation followed by the
recitation of the "Pledge of Allegiance."
On ROLL CALL the following members were present as their names were
called, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Smith, Wilson, and Honeycutt,
6 present, 0 absent; a quorum was declared. Others present were
Mayor Reid, Clerk Rutledge; Ben Rice, City Attorney; Bill Owens,
City Engineer; Robert Martin, Street Supervisor; Bobby Brewer, Sewer
Superintendent; Ophelia Blasingame, Beautification Director; Gerald
Hamm, Sanitation Supervisor; Lloyd Bailey, Purchasing Agent; Elmer
Hines, Water Department Supervisor; Annabelle Moore, Parks & Recrea-
tion Director; Chief Wayman Schmitt of the Fire Department; and
Chief Tommy Robinson of the Police Department.
PRESENTATION OF THE MINUTES
Th e Min u t es o f t h e Re g u l ar Meeting of July 1, 1976 and the Minutes
of the Special Meeting of July 12, 1976 were presented for study and
later approval.
CORRECTIONS AND/OR ADDITIONS TO THE MINUTES
Corrections and /or a d d itions to the Minu te s of the Regular City Council
Meeting of June 17, 1976 and the Special Meeting of June 24, 1976
were the next order of business. After no corrections or additions
were presented, Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill
to approve the Minutes as written and presented. All voted in the
affirmative.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Reid presented the following items for approval on the
CONSENT AGENDA:
Alderman Honeycutt moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to approve for
payment the Current Accounts Payable in the sum of $14,814.66 for the
Jacksonville Water & Sewer Department and tb accept and file the
Cash Receipts and Disbursements Report for the month of July 1976.
ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins,
Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative
votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Honeycutt moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to accept the
request from the Valentine-Dick-Jeter Water Users Association for
an outside-the-city water tie-on for Mr . Billy Dobbins for property
located at Rt. 1, Box 458-E, N.L.R., Ark. ROLL CALL and the
following voted aye; Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson,
Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0
negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Honeycutt moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to accept and
file the Fire Chief's monthly report of June 1976, reflecting 11
general alarms and 23 still alarms with an estimated fire loss
during the month at $6,250.00. ROLL CALL and the following voted
aye; Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt.
Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes.
MOTION CARRIED.
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COUNCIL MEETING
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JULY 15, 1976
Alderman Honeycutt moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to accept and
file the Police Chief's monthly report for May 1976 reflecting
626 cases brought before the Municipal Court with total cash from
fines, forfeitures and other payments in the sum of $14,425.12.
ROLL CALL and the felling voted aye; Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman,
Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes
and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Honeycutt moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to accept and
file the Street Department's Monthly Report for the month of June
1976. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins,
Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative
votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Honeycutt moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to accept and
file the Parks & Recreation Director's Semi-Annual Attendance
Progress Report. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received
6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
·GENERAL
Mayor Reid requested to deviate from the prepared agenda to discuss
th~ annexation of the East Military Road Area, Ordinance #395.
There was not enough time for the prepreation of an Ordinance and
a petition was to be passed around for the annexation. It was
suggested from a resident of the area that a petition also be
passed against the annexation to receive everyone's views. It
was the consensus of the council to table this matter until
further information can be obtained.
WATER DEPARTMENT
Ben Rice s t ated t he authorized study by the hydrauligist from
Lonoke compared the water level record and calculated the effects
of pumping at three different stages. His reccomendation is that
a request be submitted to double the pumping from 8 hours to 16
hours. It was stated with this additional pumping time it will
lower the water table two (2) feet.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman that the City Attorney
proceed with the petioning of the Lonoke Chancery Court to double
the pumping time. from 8 hours to 16 hours a day. All voted in the
affirmative.
SEWER DEPARTMENT
Mayor Reid presented a request to advertise for bids for a new
pick-up truck at an estimated cost of $5,000.00 and stated this
was a budgeted item.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the Mayor be
authorized to advertise for bids for 1 3-4 ton, 4-wheel drive
pick-up truck. All voted in the affirmative.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
POLICE DEPARTMENT
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JULY 15, 1976
Mayor Reid presented a request to accept the low bid on an intoximeter
for the Police Department.
Alderman Wilson: moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to accept the low
bid on an intoximeter. It was requested that we utilize a federal
grant allowance of $1,000.00 towards the purchase. All voted in the
affirmative. .~1 lo
STREET DEPARTMENT ~o ·'·1 •
RESOLUTION NUMBER 173-76:' 11 A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PORTION OF
SCHOOL DRIVE TO BECOME A ONE-WAY STREET.11 was introduced.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to read the
RESOLUTION. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye; Aldermen: Hill,
Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 6
affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution read by Alderman Smith.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to approve and
adopt the RESOLUTION. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye,
Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt.
Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION
CARRIED.
RESOLUTION APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 1 7 3 - 7 6 THIS
15TH DAY OF JULY 1976.
Mayor Reid presented discussion on the Graham Ro ad drainage problem.
He stated in the next five months the city should rec eive approxi-
mately $154,000 in Street money and that he sug gested we plan on
utilizing this money on the Graham Road and Ge ne ral S amuels Road
projects this year. He also suggested to take the $24,000 cost for
the pipe itself out of Revenue Sharing which would give us some
assistance.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to advertise for
bids for laying a drainage pipe from the Rail Road to Pearl Street
at the total estimated cost of $34,000 as outlined by the City
Engineer and the cost of laying that portion that the City cannot do.
After considerable discussion Alderman Smith moved, seconded by
Alderman Lehman to amend the original motion to advertise and
accept low bid. All voted in the affirmative. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Hill stated that this is a priority job and that if the
City Engineer has to put other things aside to get this engineering
done he should be allowed to do so.
The question was called to vote on the original motion. All voted
in the affirmative. MOTION CARRIED.
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PAGE 4
JULY 15, 1976
Mayor Reid presented HMAC Overlay Projects proposals to the council
for approval.
1) General Samuels 880 Tons $14,520.00
(Redmond to Marshall) 10,760 s. y. (fine grading) $ 1,076.00
(20 I by 1~ I)
2) Road to West Water 200 Tons $ 3,300.00
Treatment Plant
2,445 s.y. (fine grading) 244.50
TOTAL $19,140.50
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to accept the
HMAC Project Prosals as proposed to the council at $19,140.50
for General Samuels Road and road to West Water Treatment Plant.
All voted in the affirmative. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Reid presented street light proposals for Stonewall Subdivi-
sion requested by Bill Owens. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by
Alderman Hill to accept the street light requests for Stonewall
Subdivision, Phase III. All voted in the affirmative. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Reid presented the following bid quotations for a tractor
for the Street Department:
MID-STATE TRACTOR
CARL BAILEY COMPANY
TWIN CITY FORD TRACTOR
$7,347.96
$8,714.16
$8,997.91
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to accept
the low bid of Mid-State Tractor in the amount of $7,347.96.
All voted in the affirmative. MOTION CARRIED.
SANITATION DEPARTMENT
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
PLANNING COMMISSION
Mayor Re id presented a Sketch Plat from Northlake Subdivision.
He stated Mr. Tommy Dupree has agreed to build the road bed from
West Main Street into the subdivision without any assistance
from the city.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the
Northlake Subdivision Sketch Plan be approved. All voted in
the affirmative. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Reid presented a request to close Harvey Street.
the consensus of the council to set a Public Hearing on
5, 1976 at 7:15 p.m. in the Municipal Building with the
ulation that they obtain the proper information.
It was
August
stip-
tMayor Reid presented for discussion the annexation of West
Jacksonville area, Ordinance #394. Ben Rice reccomended that
instead of an ordinance, he suggested getting a petition through
COUNCIL MEETING
PAGE 5
JULY 15, 1976
)county Court. It was the consensus of the council to tabLe this
L matter until proper information can be obtained.
Mayor Reid presented a corrected Plat of Little Big Horn Subdivision.
The plat was submitted twice and the developer developed it
according to the first plat. Alderman Wilson moved,' seconded by
Alderman Smith to approve the corrected plat of Little Big Horn
Subdivision. All voted in the affirmative. MOTION CARRIED.
GENERAL
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to advertise and
accept low bid for the purchase of tulip bulbs for the Beautification
Director. All voted in the affirmative. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Wilson presented a discussion on amending the Subdivision
Regulations pertaining to swimming pools. The requests the city
has received for building permits have been turned down because
they have not met specifications as to the footage from the street
and the house.
A committee was appointed with Alderman Hill as chairman along with
Alderman Smith and Alderman Wilson to research this matter of the
swimming pool and to also have Bill Owens research it also.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to grant a request
for an additional $2,000 for the appraisers ·fee for the appraisals
of the City Hall Complex. All voted in the affirmative. MOTION
CARRIED.
Mr. Tommy Bond stated they had 18 architects submitt their resumes
to the city for the new City Hall Complex which they narrowed down
to three which are as follows:
1 . W!TTENBURG-DELONY & DAVIDSON
2 . BOZEMAN & TAGGART
3. DEWELL F. AUREY, JR.
Mr r. Bond stated these are the three architects he submitts to the
council for their consideration for the City Hall Complex. He also
suggested that the council meet with the three gentlemen, discuss
their capabilities and arrive at one to do the work.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman that they set
up a meeting for the 22nd of July for the purpose of interviewing
the three architectural firms and the selection of a physical agent
for the possible bond issue. All voted in the affirmative.
MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Reid prese·n:ted an addi tiori bill from Revenue Sharing for
additional costs on the new City Animal Shelter. Bill Owens explained
that there were a few things during the c on struction that were not
in the plans but that he felt like we neede d and asked them to go
ahead and do these things.
COUNCIL MEETING
PAGE 6
JULY 15, 1976
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to pay these
additional costs for the Animal Shelter out of Revenue Sharing
in the amount of $317.69. All voted in the affirmative. MOTION
CARRIED.
Bill Owens stated there was an additional cost of $2,500 for
construction of a pit for the garage for the new Maintenance
Building. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith
to have a pit dug for the Maintenance Building now under
construction at a cost of $2,500. All voted in the affirmative.
MOT ION CARRIED .
Mayor Reid presented a request for the payment of $1250.00 to Mrs.
Ruby Steed because of a sidewalk being installed, the City made
a mistake and part of the sidewalk was on her property at 108
North James Street. The City sent them a letter stating the
city would pay them $4.00 per day for the inconvenience to them
during the period of time in which they cound not use their
driveway.
Alderman Lehman moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that we offer
them a settlement of $1,000 or tear the sidewalk out.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to amend the
motion that if the settlement is not accepted that the city
start condemnation proceedures within 10 days. All voted in
the affirmative. MOTION CARRIED.
The question was called to vote on the original motion. All
voted in the affirmative. MOTION CARRIED.
APPOINTMENTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Reid announced there would be a Pre-Bid Conference on July
20, 1976 at 3:00 p.m. on the Jacksonville Public Health Center
in the Architect's office, Continental Building, Little Rock.
Mayor Reid also announced that there would be a bid opening July
29, 1976 at 2:00 p.m. on the Jacksonville Public Health Center
building in the Mayor's office at City Hall.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the council on motion
of Alderman Wilson, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt and by consent
of all members present the council meeting adjourned until the
Special Council Meeting to be held on July 22, 1976 at 6:30 p.m.
CITY CX>'lNCIL OF JACKSCNVIL.LE , ARKANSAS
AGENDA...; SPECIAL CITY CX>lliCIL MEETlliG
Jt.JlX 22, 1976
1. OPENll\IG PRAYER:
2. IDLL CALL:
3. GENERAL:
ADJOUWMENT
a. Interviews/3 architectural finns
City Hall canplex.
b. Interviews/3 Fiscal-Bonding Agents
City Hall COrr{Jlex
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
JULY 22, 1976
6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, met
22, 1976 at 6:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building.
meeting was called to order by Mayor Reid and the
also given by Mayor Reid.
Thursday, July
The special
invocation was
On ROLL CALL the following members were present as their names were
called, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Honeycutt, Smith.
6 present, 0 absent; a qUQrum .. was declared. Others present were
Mayor Reid and Clerk Myers.
PURPOSE OF THE MEETING
Mayor Reid stated the purpose of the meeting is to hire an arch-
itectual firm and hire a fiscal bonds agent to construct the new
City Hall Complex.
GENERAL
It was the consenses of the council at a previous council meeting
that three Architectual firms be interviewed for the construction
of the City Hall Complex. Also, it was decided that three Fiscal
Bonding Agents be interviewed for the City Hall Complex.
Those present for interviews for the Architectual firms were:
Mr. Tom Grey, Wittenburg-Delany & Davidson; Mr. Bozeman and Mr.
Taggart, Bozeman & Taggart, Mr. Dewell Arey, Jr., Dewell F. Arey, Jr.
At one point, it was mentioned that all the applicates be given as
much time as they needed to present their information on their firm.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt that each inter-
view should be given as much time as needed. General consenses of
the council to give all the time that is needed. MOTION CARRIED.
The interviews began at 7:00 p.m. with Mr. Grey, Wittenburg-Delany
& Davidson. Mr. Gray explained to the council several projects
that his firm was involved with. He showed slides of the many
buildings that the firm has designed along with slidegs of buildings
that had been remodeled.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to discuss Mr. Grey's
interview. General consenses to discuss after all interviews were
completed. MOTION CARRIED.
The second interview was conducted with Mr. Bozeman and Mr. Taggart,
Bozeman and Taggart. They discussed how their firm was suited for
this type of job and their many projects.
The third interview was conducted with Dewell F. Arey, Jr., Dewell
F. Arey, Jr. Mr. Arey discussed his work on shopping centers, 32
school buildings, and several business buildings. He explained that
his firm is backed up with professional iability insurance. He also
explained that his firm tries to utilize every element possible to
cut down on electricity costs and maintenance costs.
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
PAGE 2
JULY 22, 1976
After the architectual firm interviews, the Fiscal-Bonding Agent
interviews were conducted. The first interview was conducted with
Mr. Bick Saterfield, Securities Dealer-Fiscal Agent. Mr. Satterfield
discussed his methods and objectives of being fiscal-bond agent.
The second interview was conducted with Gene Wilkins, Stephens
Investment Comapny. Mr. Wilkins explained his work on severl city
projects and the objectives of his firm.
Alderman Elkins moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman to discuss the
matter of who will be the best firm for the job. All voted in the
affirmative.
Discussion started with Alderman Lehman stating that the only fiscal-
bond firm that would issure Jacksonville its first bond was Stephens
Investment Company. Alderman Elkins stated that the council should
look closely at both fiscal-bond firms and architectual firms. Alder-
man Smith moved, second by Alderman Lehman that the council should
discuss this separately. Mayor Reid moved to carry. All voted in the
affirmative. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Wilson moved, second by Alderman Honeycutt to retain Stephens
Investment Company. All voted in the affirmative. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Elkins to retain Dewell
F. Arey, Jr. as architectual firm. Discussion.
Discussion started with Alderman Wilson stating that we can not be
for someone without being against someone else. Reviewing the situation,
Alderman Wilson stated that the city needs a larger firm because in the
long run a larger firm will be better suited for the job. Alderman
Wilson moved that Wittenburg-Delany & Davidson be chosen. Alderman
Honeycutt then state that he had talked to all the firms and saw no
reason why the city should not go with Mr. Arey. Alderman Elkins
disagreed. He felt that Mr. Arey would not put this reputation on the
line if he did not think he could handle the job adequately. Alderman
Elkins went on to state that he felt that Mr. Arey would give the people
of Jacksonville more avenue for communication and he would understand
the city needs, wants and desires much better than Wittenburg-Delany &
Davidson.
A vote was taken on Alderman Elkins' motion to retain Dewell F. Arey, Jr
for the architectual firm. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye:
Aldermen Hill, Elkins, Honeycutt; the following voted Nay: Aldermen
Smith and Lehman; the following voted to abstain, Alderman Wilson.
MOTION DID NOT CARRY.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to retain Wittenburg-
Delany & Davidson for the architectual firm. ROLL CALL and the following
voted aye: Aldermen Lehman, Wilson, Honeycutt; the following voted nay;
Aldermen Hill, Elkins and Smith. 3 aye's and 3 nay's. The move was
carried to Mayor Reid. Mayor Reid moved to retain Wittenburg-Delany
& Davidson. MOTION CARRED.
ADJOURNMENT
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
PAGE 3
JULY 22, 1976
There being no further business to come before the council on motion
of Mayor Reid and by consent of all members present the council adjourned
until the next regular council meeting to be held August 5, 1976.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
CLERK
CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
AGENDA -REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MI'G.
AUGUST 5TH, 19 76
1. OPENING PRAYER:
2 • IDLL CALL :
3. PRESENTATICN OF MINUTES : Regular City Council Meeting-July 15, 19 76
Special City council Meeting-July 22, 1976
4. APPIDVAI/CORRECTICN OF MINU'IES: Regular City Cbuncil Meeting-July 1, 1976
Special City Cbuncil Meeting-July 22, 1976
5 . CXJNSEL'IT AGENDA.:
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
(FIRE DEPARTMENT)
(POLICE DEPARTMENT)
(STREET DEPARTMENT)
WATER DEPARI'MENT:
SEWER DEPAR'IMEL\lT :
FIRE DEPARI'MENT :
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
STREET DEPARTMENT:
SAL'IITATIQ\1 DEPART.MEJ.'IT :
PARKS & RECREATICN CEPT:
PLANNING COMMISSICN:
GENERAL:
a. .Monthly Re:port (Chief Schmitt)
b. .Monthly Report (Chief Robinson) (June)
c. IDnthly Report (Bobby Martin)
a. Request OUtside City Limit Water Tie~:
Joe Phillips (Mayor Reid)
b. Discussion/Water Lines for Northlake Sub.
a,
(Bill OtJens)
Request acceptance of low bid/4-wheel drive
pickup truck (Bobby Brewer)
b. Discussion/Maintenance of Sewer Lines from
easerrent lines to sewer main service line
(Mayor Reid)
a. Status Report/New Fire Truck (Chief Schmitt)
a. Discussion of H.M.A.C. Overrun (Mayor Reid)
a. Res. #·174-76; (B.O.R. Funding) (Annabelle MOore)
a. Res. # 175-76;Closing of Harvey Street
(Setting of pUblic hearing date & time)
a. Request acceptance of low bid/copy :rrachine
for city hall (Mayor Reid)
b. Ord. # 399; Rezoning Property R-0 to R-3;
SWiss Village Apt. Complex (Aldennan Wilson)
c. Ord. # 396 ;Hospital oamrnissian; establishment
of seven member board (Mayor Reid)
CITY CX>lliCIL OF JACKSOOVILLE I ARKANSAS
AGENDA -REGUlAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 5TH I 19 76
14. GENERAL (Continued) e. Hiring of Mechanic for city vehicles (Mayor Reid)
APPOINTM8NTS:
ANNOT.NCE:r.ENTS :
f. Public Bench Ad. 1 Inc. (contract renewal)
(M:iyor Reid)
g. Sign VarianCE Request/2 Signs/Sq. Footage in
Violation; Jax. AM:: Jeep; Gwatney Chevy.
(Mayor Reid)
h. Ord. # 397; Proposal/Acceptance of State
Plumbing & Gas Code (Bill OWens)
i. Request pe.rmission to renew contract for
uniforms/fire & police department personnel
for period of 6-m::>nths' time (Mayor Reid)
j . Discussion/Arrendnent to building set-back
lines (Alderman Hill) Ord. # 398
k. Drainage Situation; Boy's Club (Ben RiCE)
a. Introduction/Mr. Michael Hagge 1 Grant Coordinator
for City(C.E.T.A. Funded position)
b. Bids have been opened/6 months' supply of
steel and concrete pipe for street projects
c. Proposal fran city of Sherwood 1 Arkansas
(Use of dog kennel)
d. Holiday ObservanCE-V. J. Day/August 14 1 1976
e. Jacksonville Public Health Genter Bid Opening
f. Daily Report/Fran P. D. Public Info. Officer/
involves : Ambulance Runs and Incident report
g. Ms. Ruby (Earl) Steed; 108 N. Jarres St./$1 1 000
.remuneration for sidewalk easement/ingress and
egress to her property during construction of
M:lin & James St. intersection imp.
h. Back-Hoe/Street Dept. ($2 1 500 approx. repair cost)
i. 6-m::>nths ' Budget Report (Ml:'s. Avants' Office)
j . Right-of-way ac:quisi tion thru Heritage Shopping
Center denied by property owner
k. Special City Cmmcil .M3eting/Aug. 12, 19 76
(Choosing of site for new city hall conplex)
1. Dirt at Landfill site/for bldg. up of Graham Rd.
REGUlAR CITY COUNCIL J:v!EETING
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
AUGUST 5TH, 19 76
7:30P.M. TO 11:15 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, August 5, 1976 at
7 :30 p.m. in the Municipal Building. The meeting was called to order by Mayor
Reid who also gave the invocation, followed by the recitation of the "Pledge
of Allegiance."
On roLL CAIL the follCMing members were present as their nanes were called,
Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt, 6 present, 0 absent;
a quorum was declared. Others present were : IY:ayor Jarres G. Reid; Nancy Gerren,
Secretary, wh:> recorded the minutes in the absence of City Clerk Avants; Ben Rice,
City Attorney; Ophelia Blasingarre, Beautification Director; Bill OWens, City
Engineer; Jerrel Fielder, Consulting Engineer; Lloyd Bailey, Purchasing Agent;
Billie Staples, Water Dept. Supervisor; Bobby Brewer, Sewer Dept. Supervisor; Bobby
Martin, Street Dept. Supervisor; Annabelle Moore, Parks & Recreation Director;
Chief 'I'cilley Robinson, Police Dept.; Chief Wayman Schmitt, Fire Dept.; Gerald Hamn,
Sanitation Dept. Supervisor and John New, City Inspector.
PRESEi.'IT'ATIQ\1 OF MINUIES
'Ihe Minutes of the :Regular Council M=eting of July 15, 1976 and the Minutes of the
Special Council Meeting of July 22, 1976 were presented for study and later approval.
CORRECTIOOS AND/OR ADDITIOOS 'IO THE MINU'IES
CorrectJ.ons and or a ddl tlons to the Minutes of the !€gular City Council M=eting of
July 1, 1976 and the Minutes of the Special city Council Meeting of July 13, 1976
were the next order of business. After no corrections or additions were presented,
Aldennan Hill moved, seconded by Aldennan Wilson to approve the minutes as written
and presented. All voted in the affirmative.
COJ."JSENT AGENDA
IY:ayor Ieid presented the following items for approval on the cx:NSENT AGENJ:)A:
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to accept and file the Fire
Chief's Report for JUly, 1976, reflecting 7 general alarms and 20 still alal-ms with
an estimated fire loss during the month at $3,250.00. roLL CAIL and the f oll<Ming
voted aye, Alderrren: Hill, Elkins, lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. rvtion
received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. Motion carried.
Aldennan Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to accept and file the
Police Chief's monthly report for JUne, .1976, reflecting 767 cases brought before
the Municipal Court with total cash fran fines, forfeitures and other payments in
the sum of $14,036.25. ROIL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill,
Elkins, I.ehrran, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes
and 0 negative votes. Motion carried.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to accept and file the Street
Departrrent' s rnonthly report for July, 1976. roiL CALL and the following voted
aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received
6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. Motion carried.
WA'IER DEPARI'MENT
Mayor Reld mtroduced an outside city limit water tie-on request submitted by Mr.
Joe Phillips, Route l, Box 121-17, Jacksonville, Ark. He had requested in written
form to tie on to city water. The location is IJ:>noke New Well Field #1, which
is located on his property in IJ:>noke County, Arkansas. The line he wishes to tie
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on to is the 8" line which runs approximately 1,200 ft. from Well #l to the
24" main line, which provides untreated , raw water fran the new well field
located in Lonoke County.
Upon request of M:lyor Reid, Billie Staples presented her recarrmenda tions and
findings to the oouncil. She said she would have to recornnend this tie-on be
denied and would not recomnend any future tie--ons to this line. She based
her findin~ollowbxg : ·
l) FUI'URE POLLuriON OF WATER TABlE WAS A SERIOUS POSSIBILITY DUE 'IO INFILTRATION.
2) INTERFERENCE IS P.RESEN'ILY BEING EXPERIENCED WI'lli AU'IOMATIC EQUIPMENT THAT
IS INSTALLED AT EXISTING EAST WATER TREATMENT FACILITY BECAUSE OF THE PRESE!.\IT
304 DWELLINGS CN OLD LINE 00 MILITARY ROAD.
3) 'lliE ARKANSAS DEP!'. OF HEALTH RECOMMENDED THAT EXCEPI' IN THE CASE OF EMERGENCY
RESIDENTIAL cx:NNECTICNS, THEY WOULD Nor APPROVE SERVICE CCNNECI'IONS 'IO THE
24-INCli RAW WATER TRANSMISSICN LINE BECAUSE WATER IS NOI' CHIDRINATED. ONLY
CALOON IS ADDED 'IO THE RAW WA'IER AT THE WELL HEADS FOR CX>RROSION CX>NTROL.
Ms • Staples broUJht out the fact that there are 3 approved, emergency tie-ons
that are on this raw water line. Also, the newly fonned Furlow Water Users Assn.
tie-ons will be able to tie on to new line that will provide treated water to
custaners.
After much discussion, Aldennan Smith rroved, seconded by Aldeman Wilson to
support the Water Department Superintendent's f indings and recorrmendations and
to deny ouf.S1de c1cy Im t water Ue=on as requested by Mt'. JOe P~ IDLL
CALL and the following voted aye, Alderrren: Hill, Elkins , Lehman, Wilson, Smith
and Honeycutt. M:>tion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. M:>tion
carried.
City Engineer Owens and Consulting Engineer Jerrel Fielder presented to the council
at Mayor Reid's request a proposal for water line installation for Northlake Sub-
division. They brought out fact that in their opinion backed up by engineering
data that the 600-plus lo-ts that will be developed in this subdivision would not
be provided with adequate p ressure on water line the developer has t o tie on to
a·t this time. They said a 10" line would be needed not only for this subdivision
but £or further growth by the city in providing water in adjacent areas ·to present
city limits. Also, the new high school that is being constructed on Harris RQad
has not enough pressure on present line to have adequate fire pro·tection provided
in the future. The developer of the Northlake Subdivision is proposing that they
would be willing to contribute $6,500 for proposed water line installation. An
est.imated expenditure to be borne by the city would arrount to 4, 000 feet of pipe,
at $6.00/$7.00 _per foot , which equals $2.8 ,000.00. 'Ihey brought out that the sub-
divider has to run water line any way/they wish to participate in the total cost
of running big enough water line to serve not only their needs but of future grCMth.
After further discussion on pros and cons of expending rronies from both sources to
run· extension of 10 11 water line, Alderrran Wilson rroved, seconded by Alderman
Lehman that this item of business be included in 1977 budget figures which should
be prepared shortly and obtain a good idea about the estimated costs involved
between now and then, and make a decision at that time on the 10 11 line to Harris
Rd. All voted in the affirmative.
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Mayor Re 1d brought forth an Abstract of Bid Tabulation Sheet for the purpose
of purchasing a 4-wheel drive, 3/4 ton pickup truck. Bids were recently opened,
and the following bids were presented:
ACLIN FORD CO. $ 6,106.00
JACKSONVILLE OODGE $ 5,966.29
It was stated that Jacksonville Ibdge corrpany 1 s bid did not meet specifications,
as it did not include lock-out hubs . Mr. Ray Grizzell, owner of Jacksonville
Ibdge Co. , thEn presented to the council pertinent facts as to why he believed
the lock-out hubs shouldn 1 t be a major consideration in purchase of this vehicle.
Mr. Grizzell said that a modem differential had recently been developed which
nakes this item unnecessary. He said that these hubs are used for placing the
truck in either 2-wheel or 4-wheel drive position. With the modem differential,
his company no longer offers lock-out hubs, so his pickup truck could not meet
specifications as presented with bid invitation.
It was ascertained by the council that to legally purchase the Dodge pickup truck,
the city would be forced to go through the whole bid process once again.
After much discussion on legality of accepting high bid/vs. low bid, Alde:rman Wilson
moved, seconded by Aldennan Smith to accept high bid, which met specifications,
submitted by Aclin Ford for a 4-wheel drive, 3/4-ton pickup truck for the Sewer
Dept. at a price of $6,106.00. All voted in the affi:rma.tive.
An item of sewer line maintenance was brought forth at this time sponsored on the
agenda by .Mayor Reid. Mayor Reid said there has been a question as to whether
the city gets involved in sewer line maintenance. In the past, it has been oornnon
practice to always inform the people regardless of where the main is that it is
their responsibility to maintain sewer line to main line. Some of the mains are
in the center of the street or on the opposite side of the street from property
owner involved. The question presents itself as to the city maintaining private
sewer lines inside the street right-of-way or whether the property owner maintains
this section of sewer line. One way to handle problem would be to run a line
parallel to both sides of street right-of-way, but this procedure would involve
quite a bit of money to be paid by the subdividers. As an example of another
approach to the problem, it was brought out that the only city in the Southwest
area that tries to maintain the sewer lines in the street is the city of Dallas,
Texas. They stipulate that the developers install a clean-out behind the
curb in order to facilitate the city in cleaning and maintaining the line. There
is also a requirerrent in their ordinances that a builder or developer install a
cast iron line underneath the streets. Of course, here, you run into much expense.
Either way yoti 1 1approach the problem of maintenance of sewer lines, either existing or
future municipa:l line-this possibly puts an additional arrount of responsibility
on the existing sewer department forces in the way of monies and manpower shortages .
A resident who lives at 1508 Phillips Drive expressed his complaints to those present
about sewer line maintenance.
It was consensus of council that an arrendment is needed to the subdivision regula-
tions defining private sewer lines and municipal sewer line responsiblity. Also,
cast iron pipe could be a creditable item to be included in the amendrrent to be
installed on all new subdivisions coming into the city. In this respect, City
Engineer OWens was requested to study matter and to draft an addition to present
regulations so developers and builders would be required to install high quality C.I.
sewer lines under the streets being developed. Mayor Reid stated that the matter
will be studied, amendment drafted to subdivision regulations, and that the city
wi ll: con~u~ to maintain sewer lines from the mqin lines themselves, until new
l eg1 s l ation 1s p assed that changes present practices.
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FIRE DEPART.MENT
Chief Schmitt presented a short, oral report to council on the Fire
Department receiving new lerron-yellCM fire truck that has been on order for
over two years. He said it arrived July 23, 1976 and had tests yet to be
run before forwarding the payment of full amount due to the manufacturer
of the vehicle. He stated that the radio was not yet installed and gallons
pumped per minute had to be checked out. The council expressed much dis-
satisfaction with long delivery tbne of new fire truck and general consensus
was that balance of monies due on vehicle not be paid out until all requirements
are met by the fire chief.
POLICE DEPARI'.MENT
STREET DEPARTMH!NT
Mayor Rei d brough:t forth that there was a $5,009.40 overrun in the laying of
hot mix in place at the West Water Treatment Plant facility. The council had
given authority for the laying of this hot mix on July 15, 1976 but Engineering
Department authorized the laying of a 20-ft. road instead of the original 10-ft.
This, of course, required more hot mix to be laid. It was also ascertained that
there was a slight overrun on General Samuels Rd. because radius was swung out
farther than expected. The statement for these services was from R. N. Guthrie.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to authorize payment of
$5,009.40 for 303.6 T HMAC 'JYpe-III in Place. All voted in the affimative.
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
"A RESOLUI'ION AUI'HORIZING 'IHE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION 'IO P:ooCEED WITH
PLANS FOR THE COMPLETICN OF PAUL EXCELL PARK, IMPROVEMENTS FOR DUPREE PARK, AND
THE DEVELOPMEI.'JT OF S'IONEWALL PARK, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 11
was presented.
Alderman Hill noved, seconded by Alderman Smith to read the RESOLUI'ION in its
entirety. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill , Elkins, Lehman,
Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. M::>tion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative
votes. M::>tion carried. Alderman Smith read the RESOLUI'ION.
Alderman Elkins moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to ACCEPT AND APPROVE 'IHE
RESOLUI'ION. IDLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldennen : Elkins, Lehman,
Smith and Honeycutt. Aldennen Wilson and Hill were out of the room. M::>tion
received 4 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. M::>tion carried.
RESOLUI'ION NUMBER 1 7 4 7 6 APPROVED AND ADOPTED AUGUST 5TH, 19 76 .
PlAL"'illiNG COMMISSION
11A RESOLUI'ION FOR THE PURPOSE OF SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON A PETITICN 'IO CLOSE
AND VACATE A PORI'ION OF HARVEY STREET COMXIENCTI'JG AT THE SOUTH BOUNDARY OF LOT 16,
BlOCK 2 , THOMPSON ADDITIC'N" TO THE CITY OF JAa<SONVILLE, ARKANSAS AND EXTENDING
TO 'IHE NORI'H BOUNOORY OF LOT 1, BLOCK 4, BROWN ADDITICN 'IO THE CITY OF JACKSON-
VILLE, ARKANSAS 11 was presented.
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Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alde:rrna.n Elkins to read the RESOLUTION in its
entirety. IDLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldennen: Hill, Elkins, Lehrrkm,
Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. M::>tion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative
votes. M::>tion carried. Aldennan Wilson read the RESOLUI'IOO.
Aldennan Honeycutt noved, seconded by Aldennan Hill to ACCEPT AND APProVE 'IHE
RESOLUTIOO. IDLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldennen: Hill, Elkins, Lelmlan,
Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. M::>tion received 6 affinnative votes and 0 negative
votes . M::>tion carried.
RESOLUI'ION NUMBER 1 7 5 76 APPOOVED AND AOOP'IED AUGCST 5TH, 19 76
GENERAL:
Mayor Reid presented Abstract of Bid Tabulation Sheet for the purpose of purchasing
a copy machine for City Hall. Bids were opened recently, and the following bids
-were presented:
CITY BUSINESS MACHINES, INC. $ 2 , 053 . 05
PARKIN PRINTING $ 1,951.85
It was brought out in discussion that follo-wed that copy machine which received
low bid did not meet specifications as to providing "electrographic 11 paper.
In light of low bid not meeting specifications, Aldennan Smith moved, seconded by
Alderman Hill to accept high bid of $2,053.05 from City Business, Inc. for a copy
machine at City Hall. All voted in the affirmative.
"AN ORDINANCE REClASSIFYING VARIOUS PROPERI'IES IN 'IHE CITY OF JACKSCNVILLE, ARKANSAS;
AMB!.'JDTI'l'G ORDIN'ANCE NOS. 213 AND 238 OF 'IHE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKAL~SAS; DECI.ARING
Al.\1 EMERGENCY, AND FOR arHER PURPOSES . 11 was introduced.
Alde:rrna.n Wilson, who sponsored ordinance, concerning the rezoning from R-0 to R-3
of the Swiss Village Apartment Oomplex area read minutes from two city council
minutes held during the month of Novercber, 1973. The minutes of these tVJO meetings
revealed previous atterrpt to have this area rezoned as aforementioned. The owners
of property involved have requested that this item of business be brought back
to the council to accept or reject the Planning Oomrnission's recommendation to
approve rezoning, providing access to property is provided from freeway 67~167.
J. C. George appeared before council to voice his request to have property rezoned.
He stated that he wanted to develop this property into apartment complex. He
thought that since the city had the Vandenberg intersection in goOd shape now with
redesigning and lighting installed that the traffic problem that existed in 1973
was no longer a hindrance to his request for sound zoning practices be implemented
at this time. He brought out that on the south side of property to be rezoned
was an R-4 trailer park; to the North, apartments existed; to the East, there was sane
agricultural land which borders along the access road.
The council questioned Mr • George on the possibility of installing a road for access
to freeway across the Evans' property, which has been dedicated for street easement.
Mr. George replied that this road was not planned to be built at this stage and was
not econanically feasible at this time. There was objection to high traffic ratio
on Quince Hill Rd. by Aldernan Elkins at this time. If Quince Hill Road had to
withstand any more traffic, which this apartment corrplex proposal suggests, it would
be intolerable, according to views expressed by Alderman Elkins . Alderman Elkins
also expressed legality of rezoning ordinance being presented at this time because
signs were not put up on property informing residents of the area of the rezoning
proposal.
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Ben Rice, City Atty., was asked if this procedure of rezoning properties
in this instance was approached in legal way. Mr'. Rice read from Arkansas
State Statutes #18.92 .010 concerning Planning ecmn. initiating a public hearing
afforded to the citizens as provided by law. According to legal opinion, (not Rice)
item does not have to go back before Planning Comnission. Atty. Rice did not know.
Alderrran Elkins moved, seconded by Alderrran Smith that the council table
this ordinance until next council meeting for the following two reasons:
1) No Word on rezoning was provided to residents in area of proposed rezoning.
2) Ordinance was not presented to council members before the meeting held
this night.
ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldennen: Smith, Elkins and Wilson .
Aldennen Hill and Honeycutt voted nay. Alderrran Lehman abstained from voting.
IYbtion received 3 affirrrative votes, 2 negative votes and 1 abstention. IYbtion
for tabling ordinance until next council meeting carried.
M:lyor Reid said that a local resident had contacted him on a proposal concerning
drainage problem he was experiencing with his property located off South Road.
M:lyor Reid and the City Engineer, Bill ONens, had discussed this item previously
as both had reviewed drainage problem and existing situation with Mr. Harpole,
owner of the property involved, according to Mayor Reid. It was brought out
in discussion that followed that Mr'. Harpole is planning to develop property
for apart:rrent to be constructed. Mayor Reid said he had offered to take care
of drainage problem along the ditch if Mr'. HarfOle v.Duld pay for the pipe
necessary to carry off excess water. Mr. Harpole is proposing that the city
install this pipe and do the drainage work as ~11 at this location. It was
brought out by Alderman Lehman that this is a very swampy area to have city eqpt.
involved with, inasmuch it would be precarious to have heavy equipment on property.
After much further discussion, the general consensus of opinion around council
table was that the Mayor and the Engineering Dept. work with Mr. Harpole and his
drainage problem he is experiencing at aforementioned location and if it does
not require a lot of money lay-out by the city, they will schedule item and
accanplish work that needs to be done to solve poor drainage in area, and let
council members know outcorre of project.
"AL~ ORDINANCE AMENDING 2.28.010 AND 2.28.020 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF 'IHE CITY
OF JACKSCNVILLE, ARKAL'l'SAS DECLARING Al\1 EMERGENCY AND FOR O'IHER PURPOSES. 11 was
introduced. (This concerns establishment of ']_member board for Hospital Comnission)
Aldennan Hill moved, seconded by Alderrran Smith that the Ordinance be placed on
FIRST READil~G. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins,
Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. M:>tion received 6 affirmative votes and 0
negative votes. M:>tion carried. Ordinance read for FIRST TIME by Aldennan
Smith.
Alder:man Hill rroved, seconded by Aldennan Smith that the Ordinance be accepted
on FIRST READING. ROIJ.. CALL and the following voted aye, Aldennen: Hill, Elkins,
I.ehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. M:>tion received 6 affinnative votes and 0
negative votes. M:>tion carried. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING.
Alderrran Hill moved, seconded by Alderrran Honeycutt to suspend the rules and place
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Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldennen:
Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. .M:>tion received 6 affinnative
votes and 0 negative votes; whereupon Mayor Reid read the Ordinance for SECOND
TIME.
Aldennan Hill rroved, seconded by Aldeman Smith to further suspend the rules and
place the Ordinance on THIRD AND Fii'JAL READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted
aye, Aldemen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. .M:>tion re-
ceived 6 affimative votes and 0 negative votes; whereupon Mayor Reid read the
Ordinance on THIRD Al\ID FINAL TIIYE .
Alde:rrnan Hill moved, seconded by Aldennan Smith that the Ordinance be APPROVED AND
AroPI'ED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldennen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman,
Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. .M:>tion received 6 affimative votes and 0 negative
votes. .M:>tion carried.
Aldennan Hill moved, seconded by Aldennan Honeycutt that the EMERGENCY ClAUSE BE
APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldennen: Hill,
Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. .M:>tion received 6 affinrative votes
and 0 negative votes. .M:>tion carried.
ORDINAJ.\ICE Al\ID EMERGENCY ClAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AL'ID NUMBERED 3 9 6 THIS ffP0l
OF AUGUST 5TH, 19 76.
Mayor Reid introduced item concerning the hiring of a mechanic for all city-owned
vehicles. He stated that the city is in the process of constructing a new main-
tenance facility, and he felt like the city would require a full,....tirne maintenance
person to service vehicles. It was detennined in conversation that followed that
the person would have to have his/her own handtools for this type of work. After
further discussion, it was general consensus of council members that the following
items of infonnation needed to be obtained before voting on the hiring of mechanic:
1) JOB DESCRIPTION/ DETAILING DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES,
2) COST AL"'JALYSIS/DRAWN uP TO ASCERI'AIN EXACTLY WHAT CITY WOULD NEED TO PN£ OUT
FOR SALARY.
3) OJMPARISCN/COST SAVINGS 'ID '!HE CITY IN HAVING A IYECHANIC 00 WORK INSTEAD OF
UTILIZING LOCAL GARAGES AS IS THE PRESENT PRACTICE 00 MAIN'IENAJ.\ICE OF VEHICLES.
Mayor Reid said that this information would be compiled and would be an agenda item
for council action at a . future date •
Mayor Reid presented item concerning a request for renewal of a contract between
the city and Public Bench Ad, Inc., to do the advertising on benches in the city
with local businesses, keeping benches clean and maintaining grass that is grown
up around benches. This is cut periodically to keep bench areas trirrmed and neat.
It was established in further discussion between comcil and City Atty. Rice that
for protection of the business doing the work, that a contract needed needed to
be ratified by an ordinance passage.
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Aldennan Smith rroved, seconded by Alde:rman Hill that Public Bench Ad., Inc.
be allowed to leave benches here and that the city renew contract with this
finn for a period of ten years' duration. All voted in the affirmative.
It was requested that Atty. Rice prep:1re an ordinance to this effect as
aforementioned for next comcil meeting to be held on August 19 , 19 76 . Atty.
Rice made a suggestion to the effect that trash cans in area needed to be
painted and kept up because they, too, are out-dated.
Mayor Reid presented a letter from Ark. Sign & Neon co. , to council which they
received a copy of in agenda packet which requested in behalf of their client,
Jacksonville AM: Jeep Dealer, 1415 W. M:tin St., Jacksonville, Ark. that a sign
variance be given on two (2) signs at this address. Also, M:tyor Reid said that
Mr. Harold Gvatney, Owner, Gvatney Chevrolet Co., of same address, had requested
a sign variance on a sign that he is presently attenpting to move from this
present location on W. Main to new location on freeway. Both requests involved
violations in square footage requirements of present Sign Code. It was brought
out that these three (3) sign variance requests were initially investigated by
City Inspector John New, and consequently tw:ned down because of violations.
City Inspector, John New, presented calculations as to violations involved. On
the signs at AMC Jeep Dealership, this is a C-3 zone and signs are to be only
75-sq. ft. in area according to present, existing Sign Code. Mr. New contends
signs are oversized in that they rreasure 140.8 sq. feet. One sign is for the
southwest corner of the property, and one sign is for the northwest corner.
These are free-standing signs.
It was decided by general consensus of opinion of all council rrembers that this
rmtter of three (3) sign variances for these two firms involved in aforerrentioned
conversation be turned over to the Board of Adjustrrent for resolverrent. Mayor
Reid announced that an advertisenent will be printed in local newspaper, according
to ordinance regulations, for a public hearing to be conducted on this item of
business.
"AL\I ORDIL'JAI'JCE REGULATING THE CONSTR'lCI'ING, INSTALlATION, REPAIR AND INSPECTICN OF
PLUMBING AL\ID GAS FITTINGS; ADOPTING THE ARKANSAS STA'IE PLUMB:D.\IG CODE AND THE
ARKANSAS GAS CODE; reCLARING AN E.MERGEL'JCY AL\ID FOR OI'HER PURPOSES. " was introduced.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderrran Elkins that the Ordinance be placed on
FIRST READING. IDLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins,
Lehrnai1, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. .MJtion received 6 -affinnative votes and 0
negative votes. MJtion carried. Ordinance read for FIRST TI.ME by Aldennan Wilson.
Aldennan Hill moved, seconded by Aldennan Honeycutt that the Ordinanre be accepted
on FIRST READING. IDLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen : Hill, Elkins,
Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. .MJtion received 6 affirmative votes and 0
negative votes. MJtion carried. ORDINANCE ACCEP'IED ON FIRST READING.
Alderman Hill rroved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to suspend the rules and place
the Ordinanre on SECQ.\ID READING. IDLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. MJtion received 6 affirmative
votes and 0 negative votes. .MJtion carried, whereupon Mayor Reid read the
Ordinance for SECOND TI.ME.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Aldermm Honeycutt to further suspend the rules
and .!?lace the Ordinance on 'IHIRD AND FIL\IAL READING. IDLL CALL and the following
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voted aye, Aldermen : Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. .M:>tion
received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. M:>tion carried; whereupon
:rv.Jayor Reid read the ordinance for 'IHIRD AND FINAL TIME.
Alderman Hill rroved, seconded by Aldennan Honeycutt that the Ordinance be APPIDVED
AND AOOPTED. IDLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman,
Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affir:mative votes and 0 negative
votes. M:>tion carried.
Aldennan Hill moved, seconded by Aldennan Smith that the EMERGENCY CIAU3E be
approved and adopted. roLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen : Hill,
Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. M:>tion carried.
ORDINANCE AN'D EMERGEN'CY ClAUSE APPOOVED AND AOOPTED AND NUMBERED 3 9 7 THIS
5'IH DAY OF AUGU3T, 19 76.
:rv.Jayor Reid presented Abstract of Bid Tabulation Sheet for the purpose of purchasing
a 6-rronths' supply of uniforms for the city's Fire and Police :DE:'!partments. Bids
were opened recently, and the following bids were presented:
BJSDDER: POLICE UNIFORM3
Farr1or's $ 273.80 Each
FIRE UHFDRM3
$ 120 .75 Each
Schneider's $ 265.10 Each $ 123.65 Each
It was brought out in ensuing discussion that Police Chief Robinson raised abjection
to taking low bid on Police Uniforms as outlined above because Farrior's did not
stock many items his departrrent required; the fabric content was not in keeping with
heavy-duty work that police officers must do; and quality items required by his
department weren't the sane as previously and presently utilized by personnel. By
the sarre token, Fire Chief Schmitt expressed objection to taking l<JN bid on uniforms
for his Fire Departrrent, in that Farrior's did not deliver rrerchandise quickly enough
and quality wasn't as good as Schneider's.
After hearing arguments on why department heads objected to accepting low bids
on these uniform purchases, Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Elkins to
accept high bid submitted by Farrior's, in the arrount of $273.80 Each for Police
Departrrent ,Uniforms; and accept high bid submitted by Schneider's, in the amount of
$123.65 Each for Fire :DE:'!partment Uniforms for a period of 6-months tirre. All voted
in the affinnative.
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 'IHE MUNICIPAL CODE AND ORDINANCE NO. 213, SECI'ICN 201 AI.\ID
SECI'ION 1904 'IO DEFINE UNT.ERGOOlND STRUCTURES AND 'IHEIR REIATIOO 'IO MINIMUM YARD
REQUIREMENTS, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES." was introduced.
('Ihis refers to feasibility that this would cover swimming pools and underground
storm shelters, or anything constructed or erected which does not protrude one (1)
foot above ground level or one ( 1) foot above street level, whichever level is lower.)
Aldennan Hill rroved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the Ordinance be placed on
FIR3T READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman,
Wilson, Smith, and Honeycutt. M:>tion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes.
M:>tion carried. Ordinance read for the FIRST THE by :rv.Jayor Reid.
Alderman Hill rroved, seconded by Alderman Elkins that the Ordinance be accepted on
FIR3T READING. IDLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins and
Lehman. Aldermen: Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt voted nay. M:>tion received 3
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affinnative votes and 3 negative votes; whereupon, Miyor Reid voted nay to
break tie vote. M:ltion was DENIED 'ID ACCEPT ON FIRST READING. The oormni ttee
previously appointed in recent council meeting, namely: Aldennen, Wilson,
Smith and Hill was requested to bring this item back to carmittee for further
study on exact set-backs and variance percentages to be allowed.
Mayor Reid brought forth information pertaining to his office's awareness of
drainage problerrs being experienced at this time at Boys' Club on Graham Road.
He said that the city Engineer -was also well aware of problerrs that exist at
this time at this location and also had a list of approximately ten other spots
in town that were on list for wor:k to be done insofar as installing drain pipes,
clearing ditches, etc .
.Mr. David Woodward, representing the Boys ' Club, gave a short report, accorrpanied
by drawn chart depicting Boys' Club building with tennis oourts adjacent to exist-
ing structure, plus sidewalk around building with terrain outlined that surrounds
club si·te. Mr. Woodward said that flood-like conditions exist at tines when
rains are so fast and heavy that water pours in through back-door of building.
The club hesitated to install new gyrmasium floor that ran the city $9,000 in revenue
sharing costs recently to help defray gym floor installation costs . .Mr. Woodward
suggested that hill located in back of structure be sodded so that rali1 water could
not inundate tennis courts, thus coming in back door. He said that back door is
two feet laver in elevation than the tennis courts, and door is flush with ground
level.
After much discussion on drainage problem at Boys' Club, it was general consensus
of opinion that the following suggestions be taken into consideration:
1) Fl.CX)D INSURANCE SHOULD BE OBTAINED.
2) RETAINING WALL COUID FEASIBLY BE INSTALLED MADE OUI' OF 3 'IELEPHONE POLES
m PY.RAMI:D-T'lPE FASHic.N, POUR CONCRE'IE AT AN" AN"GLE.
3) WORKING WITH E.'JGINEER'S OFFICE OF THE CITY COULD FACILITATE BUILDING OF
RETAINTI~G WAIL AN"D RECEIVE POOFESSIOOAL INSTRUCTIOOS AS 'IO CORRECT ENGINEERING
OF ProJECT.
APPOn';j'TMENTS
ANL~OUNCEf..'lENTS
Mayor Reid introduced Mr. Michael Hagge, Grant Coordinator for City. Mr. Hagge
was hired recently on a 100% grant from c.E.T.A. He said that this grant covered
.Mr. Hagge's salary for the next six months' time.
Aldennan Smith made a quick announcerrent to the effect that Mr. Kenp of Kemp's
Fur.niture Store adjacent to Police & Courts Building on Main St. had contacted
him recently concerning parking problem he was again experiencing. It seems
that people needing the services of the Police & CPurts building are parking
in his parking spaces he has provided for customers caning into his store. A
proposal for new parking facilities for Police and Courts Building visitors ~uld
be presented at next Council ~eting by A1dennan Smith for council action .
.Mayor Reid said that recently in talking with .Mayor Henson of She:r:wood the rna.tter
of dogs fran the She:r:wood pound being kept at city's pound came up. He said that
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feasibly Shel:WOOd oould pay either a fee covering monthly costs or per dog fee.
Mayor Reid said that he was very proud of our present facility that houses animals
in our city and this suggestion aforementioned was done only in conversation with
Mayor of Shel:WOOd. .Tffiyor Reid further addressed oouncil by saying item was on
agenda for discussion only and wanted to hear Alde.rmen 1 s viewpoints on this situation.
After hearing Aldermen 1 s negative attitude towards proposal of sharing our kennels
with Sherwood, he said he felt that he had an answer to his question. No fo.rmal
action was accomplished to either accept or deny request.
Announcenent was made that bids have been opened for a six months 1 supply of steel
and ooncrete pipe for street projects that had been recently a pproved by council.
If bid tabulations were desired, they would be available in city 1 s Purchasing Depart-
ment records.
Jffiyor Reid said that city forces observed holidays that the state personnel ob-
serves and this is reason for bringing matter of deciding which day to take off
in observance/non-observance of V. J. my. He explained that in 1975, this holiday
was afforded city forces because legislation allowed it, but in 1976, the state
act passed covering holidays did not sp:cify V. J. my to be observed by state.
After discussion, it was ascertained by general consensus of council that the city
would not celebrate V. J. Day this year, which falls on August 14, 1976, but would
follow along with state this year in allowing enployee to take off on his/her: birthday
which would take the place of this V. J. my observance .
Bids were recently opened for Jacksonville Public Health Center structure and low
bid ran $99, 000. 00; .Tffiyor Reid said that the city needed a cormni tment from Judge
Jffickey 1 s office to help with additional costs involved in oonstruction. The
original estimated oost of construction on which grant to Hill-Burton was based
amounted to $84,000.00. This estbnate was provided the city by a local contractor
who did not bid on the project. The low bid did not include some items such as
site work, electrical units, etc. All in all, according to figures at this ti.rre,
building would oost sorre $130,000.00. It was said by Mayor Reid, though, that some
tr.i.rmling of costs could be worked out. A meeting with Judge Mackey would be forth-
earning on matter.
It was announced that Ms. Ruby (Earl) Steed, 108 Janes St., was to be paid $1,000.00
according to recent council action authorizing same; Mayor Reid said he had the
check for this anount in his coat pocket for deli very to City Atty. Ben Rice, who in
turn would contact Mrs. Steed on this remuneration offered to her for ingress and
egress to her property during constructionof the Main & James St. intersection bn-
provernent project. He reiterated that this a.rrount of $1,000.00 was in final settlement
of monies asked for by Mrs. Steed. Also included is property where sidewalk is located.
Mayor Reid said there would be an estimated $2,500 expenditure involved very shortly
fran Street Depart:rrent funds that would be allocated for repair of a back-hoe used
by Street DeP.t. forces . After there was no opposition to this expenditure proposal,
Mayor Reid said he would proceed with the repair of back-hoe as aforementioned.
A six-month 1 s Budget Report, as prepared by City Clerk Floy Avants, was presented
fonrally by Mayor Reid. He said the city is in gcx:>d financial shape, according
to this report and that the city was not sp:nding more -than the budget amount.
The right-of-way acquisition through Heritage Park Shopping Center was denied by
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Dr'. O'Barmon, owner of property, in letter form which the council was provided
in agenda packet. It was consensus ef council that the real possibility pre-
sents itself at this time that condemnation proceedings might have to be initiated
on this piece of property to be acquired. It was brought out that this property
is required to be advantageous for Vandenberg intersection engineering design as
a woole. No forrral action was taken to either start condemnation proceedings or
accept Dr. 0 'Bannon's refusal to dispose of property because of possibility of
shopping center being expanded.
A Special City Council M=eting was called by .Mayor Reid to be held Thursday, August
12, 1976, 7:30 p.m., at City Hall, for purpose of selecting new city hall complex
site. .Mayor Reid said that there were three possible sites that have been worked
up by Bicentennial Oommittee headed up by Chairrran-Tb~ Bond.
Upon invitation of .Mayor Reid for business from the audience, ML Mike Wilson
approached the council. He said he was Chairman of the Chamber of Comnerce High-
way Committee at this time, and was working very hard to improve Graham !bad.
Mr. Wilson reported that approximately one quarter of a mile roadbed needs to be
built up that lies adjacent to dump site the city ovms out in Lonoke County. After
discussion with dirt contractor that accorrpanied Mr. Wilson and City Engineer <Mens,
it was determined that roadbed to be built up would require one and one-half foot
of dirt fill, or approximately 2,500 cubic yards of dirt. !bad, when finished,
would have a width span of 30-feet.
Mr. Wilson requested use of dirt fill from city dump s i te in Lonoke Cotmty for
this pw:pose of building up existing roadbed at aforemen tioned location.
Aldennan Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that the city allow the use of
dirt fill that is presently located at dump site in Lonoke County to be used
for the building up of Graham Road in aforeirentioned area, and that correct amount
of dirt to be removed from dump site to be determined by City Engineer so that
amount removed would not be excessive in volume. All voted in the affirmative.
Alderman Smith mentioned that he had experienced problems at Vandenberg Intersection .
.Mayor Reid reported that he would check with City Engineer to check on lighting
sequences involved in his complaint.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further b usiness to come before the council on rrotion of Alde:rm:m
Wilson, seconded by Aldennan Honeycutt and by consent of all members present, the
council adjoumed until the next Special City Council M=eting to be held August 12,
1976. All approved by voice vote.
Qiit~ 01nuttcil ®f Wacksnnltillt, J\rkansas
AGE!Nm -SPECIAL CITY OJUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 12TH, 1976
1. OPENING PFAYER:
2. ROLL CALL:
3 • GE:NERAL: a. Ord. # 400; Annexation Proposal/Gravel
Ridge Area (Aldennan Hill)
b. Site Selection/Muny. Corrplex
(Mayor Reid)
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AUGUST 12TH I 19 76
7:30 P,M. TO 9:00P.M.
'Ihe City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met Thursday, August 12,
1976, at 7:30 p. m,, in the Mun.i,cipal Building. The rreeting was called to order
by Mayor Reid who also gave the invocation; followed by the recitation of the
"Pledge of Allegiance."
On IDLL CALL the following members were present as their names were called, Alder-
men: Hill, Elkins, Lehm:m, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt, 6 present, 0 absent. A
quorum was declared. Others present were Mayor Reid; in the place of City Clerk
Avants, Nancy Gerren, Secretary to Mayor Reid recorded the minutes; 'Ibnmy Bond,
Consulting Engineer; Ben Rice, City Attorney; Armabelle Moore, Parks & Recreation
Director; Bill CMens, City Engineer; Lloyd Bailey, Purchasing Agent; Mike Wilson,
Attorney & St. Rep. ; Don Manes, Manes and Associates, Inc. , and Frank Blair,
Archi teet with Wittenberg, I:Eloney & D3.vidson.
GEt:illRAL
Upon opening of meeting and qwrum being declared, Alderman Wilson i.rmrediately ex-
pressed objection to Ord. #400 being placed on the agenda first conoorning annexation
of Gravel Ridge area. He requested that item of site selection for municipal complex
be considered by council first, and. then the item of annexation could be discussed
afte.rwards. It was Alderman Wilson's contention that only the one item concerning
site complex selection should be accamplished first for courtesy sake for those
attending meeting expecting only to have this item considered. After hearing no
opposition to deviating from agenda, Mayor Reid then introduced Mr. Frank Blair,
Archi teet with the firm of Wittenberg, Deloney & Davidson, and Mr. Don Manes,
Planning Consultant with the firm of Manes & Associates, Inc., for the purpose of
presenting reports to the council on their findings and recommendations on site
acceptance for construction of municipal cornplex.
Therefore, the following is a synopsis or brief sunmary of remarks by both the
planning firm and architectural firm as presented to council:
PRESENTATICN BY: DCN MANES, MANES & ASSOCIATES, INC. -N.L.R.
Mr. Mmes opened lus presentation by stating that a subcomnittee of the Bicentennial
Commission had been working diligently an this project of selecting a site for
a municipal oornplex for quite sane time now, under the guidance of their chairman,
'lbrnr!Y Bond. His conmittee, canprised of 5 members, has conducted many, many meet-
ings to cane to this final conclusion which is to be brought forth at this meeting.
He further said that there were three (3) sites under consideration which the sub-
oommittee aforementioned deemed fit to suit the criteria of a municipal cornplex.
Mr. Manes' firm agrees with their findings and reccmnendations on their choice,
which is SITE B.
Mr. Manes then referred to a report that the aldennen had received with their agenda
packet previously in the week which was entitled, "Municipal COrtplex, Jacksonville,
Arkansas -Evaluation of Prospective Sites, Dated August 11, 1976". He said that
all 3 sites under consideration had been looked over and investigated thoroughly
by his firm and the architectural finn.
In rerrarks that followed, Mr. Manes infonned oouncil that both firms aforementioned
have oome up with a site they felt offered the fewest oonstraints. In their site
reccm:nendation, though, there was a stipulation offered by both firms in that sub-soil
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findings or soil borings should be initiated where the foundation would be
located in order to ascertain if land could withstand a structure being
built. Therefore, their recarrmendations tonight would be without lab analyses
and sub-soil borings. He further stated that the appraisal prices reached on
Sites A & B to be brought forth, were accomplished by computing the "average"
between the high and low appraisals conducted. The two appraisal firms who
perfonred appraisals on the two afo:rerrentioned sites were: Appraisal Consultants, Inc.
(prepared by: William A. Payne, M.A. I. , S . R .E .A. , ) and Pearce, Real tors (prepared by
Lloyd R. Pearce, I .F .A.) • 'lhe appraisal for Site C was perforrred by a firm hired
by the Pulaski County Special School District.
Mr. J.l.1anes then proceeded to request council to re-examine with him and discuss
the 3 property maps (one for each site) which came with agenda packet included
in corrmittee report aforementioned, showing land to be acquired, dimensions, acreage
of the site after acquisition, and estimated (or approximate) prices. (THE 3 SITE
MAPS A'ITACHED TO THESE OFFICIAL MINU'IES ARE MARKED AS "EXHIBIT I" FDR FUI'URE REFERENCE
MATERIAL)
Therefore, in ending his report to the council after discussing the site property
maps outlined in Exh.ibi t I, Mr. J.l.1anes told O)uncil of these 3 sites, SI'IE B was
the site that offered fewest constraints and according tb his findings and inves-
tigations, that this would be his canpany 's recorrmendation of where the municipal
complex should be situated.
The time was then turned over to Mr. Frank Blair, Archi teet, who proceeded to
conduct the following report:
PRESENTATION BY: FRANK BLAIR, WIT'IENBERG, DELONEY & DAVIDSCN-L.R.
ME. Blair explained to council his arChitectural findings on Site A, Site B, and
Site C. He discussed in detail the locational aspects of each site, the site
characteristics of each site and the cost factors involved. He presented a color-
coded chart which depicted 3 sites involved in selection with the following legend:
Green meant positive; red meant negative and if item left blank, this meant acceptable.
(THE SI'IE EVALUATION CRITERIA USED IN THIS P:roc:EDURE IS ATTAClfED AS EXHIBIT II TO
THESE OFFICIAL MINU'IES FOR FUI'URE REFERENCE W\.'IERIAL)
After thoroughly discussing each item in Exhibit II, Mr. Blair said that his finn
highly recommended with an 8-positive and 1-negative point score SI'IE B as their
final choice for best site of municipal complex construction.
Aldennan Smith brought forth his reconmendations that possibly other sites might be
considered, but after the cost factors involved in this procedure in procuring
further appraisals and the time-table allotted the administration on the bond issuance,
this was not deemed advisable by merrbers of the council. It was also brought out that
in Attitude Survey conducted in 1975 by Bicentennial comnission, Site A and Site B
were the sites the people of the city voted on rrost favorably.
After hearing all criteria on site selection involved in proceedings outlined
previous ly, Aldeman Wilson rroved, seconded by Alde.rrnan Smith to accept SI'IE B
and make an offer to the owner, pending soil sarrple borings and outcome of bond
issue. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen : Hill, Elkins, I.ehm:m,
Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. .MJtion received 6 aftinnative votes and 0 negcttlve
votes • MJTION CARRIED.
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Aldennan Elkins moved that an amendment be attached to aforerrentioned notion to
select Site c if Site B falls through. .M:>tion died due to lack of a second. .M:>tion
to amend motion denied.
Whereupon; Alderman Honeycutt moved, seconded by Alde:rnan Lehman to amend the
aforerrentioned motion that the city accept Site A as an alternate site selection
if Site B is unavailable or unobtainable. :OOLL CALL and the following voted aye,
Alde:rmen: Hill, Lehman, Smith and Honeycutt. Alderrren : Elkins and Wilson voted
nay. .M:>tion to amend the aforenentioned motion received 4 affirmative votes and
2 negative votes . .M:>tion carried .
Whereupon, Alde:rman Elkins noved, seconded by Alderrran Iehrnan to am=nd the amended
motion as aforementioned that the council select Site C provided Sites B and A
respectively cannot be obtained. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Alderrren:
Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. .M:>tion received 6 affinnati ve
votes and 0 negative votes. .M:>tion to amend the amendrrent to the aforementioned
motion carried.
Mayor Reid announced that in the second item of business, as revised by the ron-
sensus of the council, that he had erred in using Alde:rman Hill's name for sponsor-
ship of annexation Ordinance No. 400. Mayor Reid said that it was his opinion from
past conversations, that Alde.rman Hill had supported this annexation; therefore,
out of courtesy to Aldennan Hill, he had put his narre on agenda as sponsor of i tern.
He apologized for using Aldernan Hill's name without imnediate consent from him.
Aldennan Wilson objected to annexation Ord. #400 in that he thought it was "forced"
annexation. He said that· if the council had been approached from the people in
Gravel Ridge area for annexation, he would very possibly be in favor of this nove.
Aldenna.n Elkins opposed Ord. #400 , likewise, because people did not have an opportunity
to have input into the decision of annexation into the city of Jacksonville.
Mayor Ieid said that 15/20 years from this time, the move for annexation of this
area of Gravel Ridge would sl1o.v' to be a distinct advantage to the city of Jackson-
ville. He said this would be good for city's future growth and planning of the
city.
Alderman Smith brought forth his ideas concerning annexation in that he said as
city fathers, the council should have far-reaching plans for expansion in mind.
He believed that an election should be called as set forth in the ordinance proposed
and let the people decide for themselves .on proposed annexation, and that the city
needed to take steps towards annexation.
After much discussion, Ben Rice, City Attorney, presented a "revised" or "amended"
version of Ord. #400 which had previously been provided in agenda packet. In agenda
packet the alderrren had been provided Ord. #400 which had a paragraph or two omitted
concerning the setting of an election date. 'Iherefore, he presented a revised page 2
of this ordinance . He said if council decided not to use this ordinance with revised
page 2 that had also an acreage total listed to be annexed as reading 880 acres,
more or less, that he had prepared an entirely different Ordinance that depicted
more acreage to be taken in with 1,280 acres more or less included. Alderman Wilson
objected to this procedure. Whereupon, he questioned Charles Randel of .rYEtroplan, Inc.
on how many dwelling units are included in this proposed annexation. Mr. Randel re-
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AUGUST 12TH, 1976
ported that to his .irrurediate knowledge, the dwelling units numbered approximately
1,500 units; whereupon, after much further discussion, the following action ·took
place:
ORDllJANCE NUMBER 400 : "AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TO 'IHE CITY OF JACKSCNVILLE,
ARKANSAS , CERI'AIN LANDS SITUATED IN PULASKI COlNTY, WHICH ARE CCNTIGlOUS AND
ADJACENT TO THE CITY OF JACKSONVIIJ..E, AUI'JJ)RIZING AND DIRECTllJG THE SUB.MI:SSIOO
OF THE QUESTION OF THE SAID Ai.\INEXATICN TO THE QUALIFIED ElECTORS OF THE CITY OF
JACKS<l'NILIE AND THE AREA TO BE ANNEXED AT THE SPECIAL EIECTICN TO BE HELD 00
SEPTEMBER 7, 1976; DIRECTING 'lliE CITY OFFICIALS TO TAKE ANY AND ALL OTHER ACTIOi\J
NECESSARY 'IO ACCOMPLISH SAID ANNEXATICN, PURSUAN'T TO ARKANSAS STATUTES 19-307.
1-4; AND FDR OI'HER PURPOSES . " was introduced.
Alde:rman Honeycutt moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the Ordinance (rev.)
#400 be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CAlL and the following voted aye,
Aldermen: Hill, Iehrnan, Smith and Honeycutt. Aldermen, Elkins and Wilson voted
nay. M:>tion received 4 affirmative votes and 2 negative votes. .!VDTION CARRIED.
Ordinance read for FIRST TIME by City Attorney Ben Rice .
Whereupon Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderm:m Elkins to table this item
until the next council meeting. OOLL CALL and the following voted aye : Aldermen,
Elkins and Wilson. Aldermen, Hill, I..ehnan, Smith and Honeycutt voted nay. M:>tion
received 2 affirmative votes and 4 negative votes. MJTIOO DENIED.
Alderman Honeycutt moved, seconded by Alderrran Smith that the Ordinance be
accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
I...ehm:m, Smith and Honeycutt. Aldermen: Hill, Elkins voted nay. Alderman Wilson
abstained from voting. M:>tion received 3 affirmative votes, 2 negative votes, and
1 abstention. MOI'IOO DENIED.
ADJOURN"MEI'JT
'Ihere being no further discussion to come before the council on motion of Alderman
Wilson seconded by Alde:rman Elkins and by consent of all members present, the
council adjourned until the next regularly scheduled council meeting to be held
on August 19, 1976. All voted in the affirmative.
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EXHIBIT II
SI'IE EVALUZ\.TICN CRI'IERIA
/'
I. Locational
a) Geographical
b) Population Center
c) Other facilities
d) Access _
MUNICIPAL COMPLEX
JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
SITE EVALUATION CRITERIA
SITE A
Downtown
+
+
& activities +
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e) Surrounding environment -
II. Site Characteristics
a) Size
' I
b) Shape & Orientation
c) Topography & Drainage
d) Utility availability
e) Limitation to Site Design
f) Expansion potential
III. Cost Factor
' '·
a) Site development cost
b) Continuity of Service
c) Utilization of Existing Facilities
Legend:
+ Positive Factor -(green)
-Negative Factor (red)
Acceptable (blank)
Totals
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+4, -6
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I SITE B SITE C
.Main Street School
+ +
+ +
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+ -
+ -
+ +
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+8, -1 +7' -5
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CITY COUN CIL OF JACKSONVU.LE, ARKANSAS
AGENDA -REGUlAR CITY CDtNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 19TH , 19 7 6
1.
2.
3.
OPENTI'!G PRAYER:
roLL CALL:
PRESEi:ITATION OF MI.L\IUTES : Regular City Cbuncil M=eting-August 5 , L
Special City Council M=eting-August 12 , 19 ,
4 . APPWVAL/CDRRECTION OF MINUI'ES : Regular City Council M2eting-July 15, 1976
Speci a l City Cbuncil M=eting-July 22, 1976
5. CDNSENT AGENDA:
(WATER DEPT . )
(WATER DEPT.)
(WATBR DEPARTMENT )
(STREET DEPARI'MENT )
6. WATER DEPARTMENT :
7. SEWE R DEPART.r.ENT :
8 • FIRE DEPARI'MENT :
9. POLICE DEPARTMENT:
10 . STREET DEPARTMENT:
11. SANITATICN DEPARTMEl'lT:
a.
b.
c.
d.
a.
a.
Cash Receipts & Disbursements
Accounts Payable
0/Side City Limit Tie-on: Val. DJ/Mrs. Brown
ReqUest Street Ligh ts , Jackson Heights
Subdiv ision (Bill CMens)
Proposal/Rescind fonner council action on
outside cit y l :i.mit water tie-on/P. 0. Brumett
Lonoke County (Billie Staples) '
Certificate of Appreciation/Lt. John Shepherd
(Mayor Reid)
b. Lease Agreernent/8 Walkie Talkies (Chief
Robinson)
a. Presentation ; Lighting Plan for Stonewall Sub
Phase III (4 lights) (Bill OWens) .
b. Request acceptanc e of low bid/Christmas
Street Decoration s (.Mayor Reid)
c. Sale of Soil fran Land-Fill (Mayor Reid)
12. PARKS & RECREATICN DEPARI'MENT:
13 . PLANNING CDMMISSION: a. Ord. # 401; Closing of Harvey Street
b . Final Plat/Beritage Park Subdivision
c . Waiver Request/backyard rrrinimt.nn depth on
lots in East Hickman & McCbnne ll Sub.
14. GEi'lliRAL :
APPOINTMENTS:
AL~NOU~CEMEL~TS :
ADJOUR'I.MENT :
CITY' CDU'l'CIL OF JliCKSO'WILLE, ARKANSAS
AGEi.~DA -REGULAR CITY' COlNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 19TH, 19 76
a. Presentation: Feasiliili ty Study /Conputerized
Billing of Water & Sewer Fees by Intern
Mark D 'Auteuil (M3.yor Reid)
b. Ord. # 399; Rezoning/Swiss Village Apts.
Conplex Area (Alde:rman Wilson)
c . Expansion of Westwood Subdivision
(Bill Cru:penter)
d. Ord. # 402 ; Cable TV Rate Increase Proposal
(Mayor :Eeid)
e. Request to advertise for bids/Memory Bank
rrypewri ter From Revenue Sharing Funds
(Mayor Reid)
f . Jacksonville Health Clinic (M3.yor Reid)
g. Ord. # 400; Annexation Proposal; Gravel Ridge
a.
Area (Ben Rice)
Public Hearing/Board of Adjusbnent/3 Sign
Varianre Requests : (Jax. AMC Jeep ~alership;
GNatney Chey .) at City Hall; 7:00 p.m.
8/26/76, Jacksonville, Ark.
b. Discussion/Volunteer Assistance Program -Youth
(Mayor Reid)
c . Paint for fire truck (Mayor Reid)
d. Southern Screw Machine Proposal (Mayor Reid)
(Union)
e . Graham Road Fire Protection (Aldennan Wilson)
f. Auxiliary Police Status (Aldennan Elkins)
CURRENT ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Allied-Arkansas
Arkansas Meter
Arkansas Paper Co. (Pd)
B-G Communications
Bowles & Edens
Brooks Farm ( Pd )
Choctaw Culvert Div.
Conrade Electric
Crain Sales Co.
F & F Auto Parts Inc.
Goodsell Welding
Ivy Hall Garage
Holman/Pyle
Holloway Ser. Co.
Jacksonville Gas
James Bros.
Keeling Supply Co.
McKesson Chemical
Modern Chemical
OTASCO
Roc-Arc Water Co.
Sexton Fence Co.
Sol Alman Co.
Town & Country Ins.
Waggoner's APCO
Willits Sod Market Inc.
August 1976
59.39
1,346.66
112.60
41.20
3,800. 70
2,172.69
208,22
118.00
98.70
7.20
281.04
205.83
48.00
961.87
65.59
290.42
141.88
641.57
249.00
67.94
41.06
245.00
29.36
144.00
5.15
20.00
Archem Inc.
Arkansas Paper Co.
Lloyd Bailey
Bond Engineers ( Pd )
Briggs-Weaver
Capitol Chemical
City Lumber
Con Mark
Lonnie Ellis Lawn Mower Rep.
Gary's Florist
W.W. Grainger Inc.
Hamilton's Garage
Hollis & Company ( Pd )
Jacksonville Dust Ser.
Jacksonville Starter & Gen.
ICM ( Pd )
McGowen Chemical
McKesson Chemical ( Pd )
Northgate Plumbing
Pitney Bowes
Safeway Stores
Marvin Sherman ( Pd )
Star Texaco
Vaughan Tire Co.
White Bag
TOTAL DISBURS.
PAID BILLS
DISB. TO PAY
429.82
68.07
20.55
410.30
154.50
2,128.50
489.39
2,675.30
15.00
63.35
59.03
38.82
176.49
54.00
38.79
50.00
54.00
633.45
1,240.00
33.99
101.16
625.00
27.45
478.63
13.00
21,481.66
4,180.53
17,301.13
REGUlAR CITY COLNCIL .MEETING
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
AUGUST 19TH, 1976
7:30P.M. to 11:35 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING ~ CLOSING OF HARVEY STREET: 7:15 P.M.
Before the regularly schedu l ed counc1l :rreetillg was convened, and the first item
of busilless was to be considered, Mayor Reid opened the Public Hearing by stating
that a Public Hearing for the Closillg of Harvey Street was now open for discussion.
At this time, Mayor Reid asked if there were any illterested persons present who
wished to comnent on this item of busilless. There being no comnents pertaining to
the Closillg of Harvey Street, Mayor Reid announced that another atterrpt to have
illput from the ccmnunity on the Closing of Harvey Street would be illitiated after
Consent Agenda was voted on durillg regularly scheduled council meeting.
The City Cbuncil of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met Thursday, August 19,
1976 at 7 :30 p.m. ill the Municipal Building. The meeting was called to order by
Mayor Reid followed by Aldennan Elkins who gave the invocation. Mayor Reid led
the audience ill the recitation of the "Pledge of Allegiance."
On IDLL CAIJ.. the follo.villg members were present as their names were called, Aldennen:
Elkills, I.ehr!an, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt, 5 present, l absent; a quorum was de-
clared. Others present were: Mayor Reid; in the absence of City Clerk Avants,
Nancy Gerren recorded the minutes; Ben Rice, City Attorney; Bobby Brewer, Sewer
Superintendent; Billie Staples, Water Superintendent; Bill OWens, City Engineer;
Ophelia Blasingame, Beautification Director; Bobby Martill, Street Superintendent;
Chief of Police 'Itmny Robillson; Fire Chief Wayman Schmitt; Annabelle M::Jore, Parks &
Recreation Director; and Lloyd Bailey, Purchasing Agent.
PRESENTATION OF 'IHE MINU'IES
The Minutes o£ the Regular City Council Meetillg of August 5, 1976 and the Minutes
of the Special City Council M9eting held August 12, 1976 were presented with Agend a
packet earlier ill the v..eek; Mayor Reid requested that these minutes be studied for
later approval.
CORRECTICNS AND/OR ADDITIONS 'ID THE MINUTES
Co rrec t ions and or a ddition s to the Minutes of the Regular City Council M9etillg of
July 15, 1976, and the Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of July 22, 1976
were the next order of business. After no corrections or additions v..ere presented,
Aldennan Lehman :rroved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to approve the Minutes as
written and presented. All voted in the affirnative.
COI:iiSENT AGE:i.'l"DA
Alderman Smith :rro ved, seconded by Alde:rman Wilson to approve for payment the CUrrent
Accounts Payable in the sun of $17,301.13 for the Jacksonville Water & Sewer Depart-
ment and to accept and file the Cash Receipts and Disbursements Report for the :rronth
of July, 1976. All voted in the affinnative. (Mayor Reid requested council to change
their copy of report on bank balances to read under "Savings" column, $96,598.62 in
Reserve Bond Fund, and $143,669.42 in the 1973 Revenue Bond FUnd. Figures had been
illadvertently reversed ill typing up report.)
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to approve outside city limit
water tie on, as approved by Water Dept. Superintendent. Request was from Mr:'s. D.
Brown, Rt. l, Box #448, North Little IDck, Ark. (Valentine-Dick Jeter Water Users Assn.)
All voted in the affirmative.
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PAGE 2
AUGUST 19TH, 1976
Of,X)n recommendation of City 'Engineer Bill Ov.ens, Aldennan Smith rroved, seconded
by Alderman Wilson to approve city accepting billing on the following four (4)
Jackson Heights Street Lights:
l. At the South end of Adams Drive on an existing f,X)le.
2. Bet-ween IDts 37 and 38 on the West side of Adams.
3. Between I.Dts 8 and 9 on the East side of Jefferson.
4. Between LOts 4 and 5 on the East side of Jefferson.
All voted in the affirmative.
Mayor Reid First deviated from the Agenda by announcing the Public Hearing that
carmenced at 7:15 p.m. at City Hall to consider Ord. #401 for the Closing of
Harvey Street was still open for any ccmnents. After no cannents were received
fran those present, Mayor Reid then announced that Ord. #401 would be considered
by the council later in the meeting as being a regular item of business tha·t is
listed under the Planning Corrrnission.
GENERAL
Alderttan Wilson then requested a Second deviation fran the agenda in order to
consider the proposed annexation of the Gravel Ridge area. The general consensus
of council members was to go ahead and turn the item of annexation over to City
Atty. Rice, sponsor of item on agenda. The council chambers had many people attend-
ing for various items of special interest on the agenda; therefore, M:lyor Reid,
after hearing no objection to this request of Alderman Wilson's, turned proceedings
over to City Atty. Ben Rice for his presentation.
UP-DA'IE-GRAVEL RIDGE ANNEXATION POOPOSAL
Ben Rice explained to all present in his presentation that followed that the
Ordinance calling for the election date to be set for annexation of Gr:'avel
Ridge area had been brot:ght up the previous Thursday evening at a Special City
Council JVEeting. He then outlined some of the advantages of living in the city
of Jacksonville. He said there would be much benefit arrived by annexation of
this area into the city not only from citizen standpoint from the city's standpoint.
His opinion was that Jacksonville has no growth policy set forth at this time; that
the city is bounded on the north by L.R.A.F.B., on the south and east by flood plain;
so, the west is the only logical direction left to really expand and grow. He said
he was opposed to a "low" growth policy.
Mr. Rice then presented to council sane interim growth goals as set forth in Res .
#5569, dated JUly 20, 1976 that had been presented to Little R:>ck city governrrent that
was puL f orth in a study by a public relations firm r e tained by the city of Little
Rock in 1976. He said this J;Olicy was adopted by the city of Little Rock in 1976.
The Interim Growth Policy was explained in detail to all present, with a copy of
plan given to comcil so they could follow along with presentation.
After further discussion bet-ween residents of the Gravel Ridge ccmnunity and the
members of the city council had transpired, Alde:r:man Smith rroved, seconded by Alder-
man Lehman to postpone this anne~tion proposal to a later date to a place which
had rrore adequate, less crowd.ed conditions, and that was air conditioned. These
facilities would then accornodate those who wanted to have their feelings voiced
on subject. All voted in the affirmative.
At this time, IY!a.yor Reid announced that there would be a PUBLIC HEARWG conducted
on Tuesday, August 24, 1976, 7:00P.M., at the Jacksonville High School Auditorium,
if it was available. He said he would contact the school officials, ascertain
if auditorium could be used for this purpose on the af<;>re,nlentioned date and time.
REGULAR ())T..NCIL .MEETING
PAGE 3
AUGUST 19TH, 1976
Mayor Reid said the meeting would be confirmed through use of the local news
rredia, namely; DemOcrat, Gazette, Jacksonville Daily Newspapers. A resident
of the Gravel Ridge camrunity suggested publishing this notice of Public Hearing
in the "Little Voice 11 a snall, local Sherwood-Gravel Ridge publication. Mayor
Reid consented to this request. He announced that if auditorium at high school
oould not be utilized at aforerrentioned date and time, that the public would
be inforrred by notification of news media when and where Public Hearing could
be conducted.
A Third request for deviation fran agenda was granted to Aldennan Lehman, after
no objection was heard to this request. Mayor Reid then tw:ned time over to Alder-
man r...ehm:m and the residents of Cherry and Laurel Street for a non-agendaed item.
Aldennan I.ehrcan said that as he understood the situation, there were residents of
the Cherry and Laurel Street area attending tonight's meeting who wished to express
their views and dissatisfaction on the fonn:ing of an Improvement District for their
area of Jacksonville to implement much needed drainage improverrents.
A copy of a letter City Engineer ONens had written on August 12, 19 76 to .Mr. Cboch
of 204 Laurel St. was presented to council. In the letter Mr. OWens outlined
his suggestions as to drainage improvements and what the city was accomplishing
along these lines. He suggested ways to start an Improvexrent District.
Bill OWens explained how the letter came about; it was written, as reported by
Mr. OWens, at the request of Mr. a:>och. Mr. Coach had approached the city engineer's
office requesting advice on what the residents could do to alleviate drainage prob-
lems. Mr. Owens stated that the Engineering Department and the Street Department
would help as much as possible in trying to alleviate situation and .i.rrprovements
are forthcoming as money, equipment, and manpower become available.
Mayor Reid stated that he was in favor of spending approximately $25,000, as
brought forth before in previous council meeting, to go towards the purchase of
some Bagley Maps that are aerial photographs of the city. These 'Ibpo. Maps would
identify drainage problems as being discussed at this meeting. After designating
problem areas, they could be progranmed and placed on a priority list and worked
on one at a t.ime; these maps oould also be used very effectively for grant applica-
tions in applying for available federal and state funds. He said this area of
Cherry and Laurel Street involves drainage ditch that needs to be covered, but it
is econanically unfeasible at this time to accomplish this. Mayor Reid said it
required just rrore money and more action to solve the problem.
It was ascertained fran much further discussion that the residents of aforementioned
area would appear before the next meeting of the Collilcil to further discuss the
drainage problems being experienced.
WATER DEPARTMEi'IT
The request to rescind former council action on outside city limit water tie-on
by .Mr'. P. 0. Brumett, Lonoke Collilty, will be pursued by the Water Dept. Mayor Reid
stated that Billie Staples, Water Dept. Superintendent had written to Mr. Brumett
explaining to him that subsequent to the council's a ppr oval on Jllile 17, 1976 for
water tie-on, that it had been agreed not to allow any more tie-ons at all to the
24" raw water line llilless a state of errergency exists. As there is no emergency
in this case and no fees had been paid for tying on, M:l.yor Reid said the Water
Dept. had disallowed request for water service . Therefore, no action is required
at this tirre fran council.
SEWER DEPARTMENT
POLICE DEPARI'MENT
REGUlAR CDUNCIL .MEETING
PAGE 4
AUGUST 19TH, 1976
.Mayor Reid reported that he had a "Certificate of Appreciation" engraved upon a
plaque to present to Lt. Jolm Shepherd of the Jacksonville Police Departrrent;
whereupon Aldennan Smith moved, seconded by Aldennan Lehman that the "Certificate
of Appreciation " be presented at this tirre. All voted in the affixrnative. Mayor
Reid then read the following inscription :
"CERriFICATE OF APPRECIATICN II
CITY OF JACKSO.WIIJ.E , ARK.
"In recognition of outstanding perfornance of duty, this Certificate is
presente::i to:
Lt. Jolm Shepherd
"While perfor:ming your duty as a Sergeant on, the Jacksonville Police
Departrrent on August 13, 1976, you brought great credit upon yourself,
the Police Deparbnent, and the citizens of this fine comnunity."
"By your actions, you are credited with solving a critical and delicate
situation involving possible loss of life and property."
"Presented this date, August 19, 1976, by the .Mayor and City Council,
City of Jacksonville, Arkansas. "
Lt. Shepherd said that he was deeply honored by this presentation tonight; also,
that this was not the act of any one individual, but it required a team effort
in evecy way. He gave credit to Chief of Polire Robinson and for fellow officers
who assisted in arrest. rvayor Reid then introduced .Mrs. Shepherd.
GEJ.'JERAL
In a Fourth deviation from the agenda, Alde:rma.n Wilson requested to move on to
Ordinance Nmlber 399, which is a rezoning item of business that had been presented
to council before. This is in respect to those citizens attending meeting from
Quince Hill Road area, and due to the crowded, heated conditions of council chambers.
After receiving no objections to this deviation, Mayor Reid authorized Aldel1'nan
Wilson to proceed with rezoning ordinance. Ald.ennan Wilson gave corrplete background
details of aforementioned ordinance which is proposing to rezone from R-0 to R-3
property located on Quince Hill Road. 'Ihis property is owned by J. C. George, who
was present to answer any questions that might arise.
A legal opinion was offered at this t.i.l:re concerning "legality" of presenting this
aforerrentioned ordinance at this time . It was legal opinion of Ben Rice, city Atty.,
that since this item of business was passed on to the council from the Planning
Comnission with stipulation that road be built to have access to Jolm Harden
Drive, and item was not approved at following council rreetings, and if matter
lay donnant for more than 3 months' time, the item had to be resubmitted as a
new item. .Mr. Rice reiterated his opinion in that he said the City o:>uncil can
rezone property without going through the Planning o:>rrmission first, but you have
to give notice of a public hearing; therefore, since this was not accorrplished
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PAGE 5
AUGUST 19TH, 19 76
before the meeting was convened, he said any action taken tonight at this coilllcil
meeting would be, in his opinion, invalid; Aldennan Wilson countered that the re-
zoning procedure of holding a public hearing was conducted earlier in : 1973 by
Planning Commission.
Aldennan Wilson moved, seconded by Alde:rrnan Smith that the council suspend the
rules and consider this Ordinance Number 399 at this time. ROLL CALL and the
following voted aye; Aldennen: Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Alderman
Elkins voted nay. M:>tion received 4 affirmative votes and 1 negative vote. M:>tion
carried.
"ORDINA!.\ICE NUMBER 399" : AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING VARIOUS PROPERI'IES IN 'IHE CITY
OF JACKSO.'NILIE, ARKAI.\ISAS; AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 213 AND 238 OF 'IHE CITY OF
JACKSONVILLE, ARKAi-JSAS; DEClARING AN EMERGENCY, AND FDR OTHER PURPOSES" • was
introduced. {Note: This is a rezoning proposal, rezoning property from R-0 to
R-3, property located on Quince Hill Road, adjacent to existing SWiss Village Apart-
ment Complex.)
Aldennan Wilson moved, seconded by Alde.nnan Smith that the Ordinance be PLACED CN
FIRST READTI\IG. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldennen: Lehman, Wilson,
Smith and Honeycutt. Aldernan Elkins voted nay. M:>tion received 4 affirmative
votes and 1 negative vote. M:>tion carried. Ordinance read for the FIRST TIIYE by
Aldennan Wilson.
Aldennan Wilson moved, seconded by Aldernan Honeycutt that Ordinance be ACCEP'IED
ON FIRST READTI\IG. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Lehman, Wilson,
and Honeycutt. Aldennan Elkins voted nay. (Aldel:llall Smith was out of room).
Motion received 3 affinnative votes and 1 negative vote. Motion denied; whereupon
Aldennan Elkins then moved that council move on to next item of business on the
agenda, as aforementioned m:>tion constituted a failure to pass because majority
votes needed to ACCEPT 00 FIRST READING was not received. M:>tion died due to lack
of a second.
Whereupon, Aldennan Wilson moved, seconded by Aldennan Honeycutt to RECCNSIDER
aforerrentioned motion 'IO ACCEPT ON FIRST READIL\IG because Aldennan Smith had left
the room and was not present to vote. City Atty. Rice was then requested to
clarify situation on aforerrentioned MJTICN TO RECONSIDER. He said a "M:>tion to
Reconsider" must be made by "prevailing side" , according to Roberts ' Rules of
Order. (Rules that had been adopted by Council~ Atty. Rice said the ordinance
failed, so the side against it was the side which prevailed and that side con-
sisted of Alde:rrnan Elkins; however, M3.yor Reid ruled that the "prevailing side"
is the side that casts the most votes. roLL CALL 00 IDTION 'IO RECCNSIDER
AFOREMENTICNED MYI'ICN TO ACCEPT ON FIRST READIL\IG: Aldennen : Lehman, Wilson,
Smith and Honeycutt voted aye. Aldennan Elkins voted nay. M:>tion received
4 affinnative votes and 1 negative vote. M:>tion carried. ORp:U\f.l-\L'JCE ACCEPTED ON
FIRST READING.
Discussion on rezoning procedures proceeded as follows:
The following residents of Quince Hill Road area voiced following disapproval:
Messrs: Harden, Wooley, Pearl, Dr. Kawa, carl Evans, Bob M3.nning, Mike Burnell
with the following problems in area: (1) POLICING (2) DRUGS (3) DRAll\IAGE (4) SEWERAGE
REPORTED IN SOME APTS. PRESENTLY EXISTIL\IG ( 7) ll\ICREASED SOiOOL-AGED ClULDREN
(8) NO SIDEWALKS 0.\I QUINCE HILL RD. AREA 'IO ACCOM::>DA'm INCREASED TRAFFIC
At this time, it was brought out that Mr. J. c. George, part owner of property
requesting rezoning, made a corrmitrrent to council that he would o::mstruct a road
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AUGUST 19TH, 1976
from apart:m:mt area to cormect with access road (John Harden Drive) to
freeway to alleviate traffic conditions caused by increased apartrrent
dwell.ings being built adjacent to existing Swiss Village Apt. complex
AFI'ER the next phase is constructed, consisting of fi£ty (50) units. It
was agreed , also, that building p ermits would not be issued after this afore-
mentioned phase was built unless this road was constructed. (no specifications
concerning road/roadbed was brought out in agreement). It was agreed that
after road was constructed, building permits would then be issued by the
city for the remaining number of apartment dwellings in proposed development
to be rezoned.
Aldennan Wilson moved, seconded by Aldennan Honeycutt to suspend the rules and
place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. IDLL CALL and the following voted aye,
Aldennen: Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Aldennan Elkins voted nay.
M:>tion received 4 affirmative votes and 1 negative vote, whereupon Aldennan
Wilson read Ordinance for SECOND TIME.
Alderman Wilson rroved, seconded by Alde:r::man Honeycutt to further suspend the
rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FIL'JAL READING. roLL CALL and the follow-
ing voted aye, Aldermen: Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Alderman Elkins
voted nay. Motion received 4 affinnative votes and 1 negative vote; w11ereupon
Aldennan Wilson read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TI.ME.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Aldennan Honeycutt that the Ordinance BE
APPIDVED AND AIX>PTED. IDLL CALL and the follONing voted aye, Aldennen: Lehman,
Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Aldennan Elkins voted nay. MJtion received 4
affinnative votes and 1 negative vote. M:>tion carried.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE BE
APPROVED AND .AJX)PTED. IDLL CALL and the follcw.ing voted aye, Aldennen : Lehman,
Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Aldennan Elkins voted nay. MJtion received 4 affirm-
ative votes and 1 negative vote. MJtion carried.
ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CIAlEE APPIDVED AND .AJX)PTED AND NUMBERED 3 9 9 THIS 19TH
DAY OF AUGU>T, 1976.
POLICE DEPAR'IMEJ:'JT
A lease agreement proposal was brought forth at this tirre by Chief TO!TilT\Y R:>binson
concerning leasing fran M:>torola Cbrrmwrications & Electronics , Inc. , eight ( 8)
Eandie-talkie, walkie taJJde units. He justified the leasing of these units be-
cause officers are being called away from their patrol units from t:ilre to time, and
in rrany instances, ·they are unable to canmunicate with home base because of lack of
radio illlits such as these. He reiterated the continuous oomnunication aspects and
safety of officers for further justification. He specified that the ci·ty would
need a down paynent of $363.60 and then 60 payments of $166.40 per month if city
should decide to lease on a rronth-type basis. He said total price wou l d be
$8,363.60 and walkie-talkies would be property of the city after 5 years 1 tirre
period had elapsed on this monthly-type lease basis. He said interest charges
for this period of 5 years' t:irre (5 %) is included in the payrrent.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Aldennan Smith that the city enter into a
lease agreement with ~torola to be for a period of 5 years at aforementioned
monthly pay:rnent rate, including down-payrrent to be made of $363.60 for a total
price of $8 , 36 3 . 6 0 . ROLL CALL and the following voted aye , Aldennen ~ :r..eh.m3Il ,
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Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Alderman Elkins was out of room. M:>tion received
4 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. Motion carried.
STREET DEPARTMENT
City Engineer Owens presented a plan depicting lighting proposal consisting of 4
lights for Stonewall Subdivision, Phase III. After ascertaining engineer's evaluation
of this lighting proposal and accepting same as his reccmnendations, Aldennan Wilson
moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to approve aforementioned Lighting Plan for
4 lights, Phase III of Stonewall Subdivision. IDLL CALL and the following voted
aye, Aldermen: Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Aldennan Elkins was out of
.roan. M:>tion received 4 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. Motion carried.
Mayor Reid then brought forth at this tine an Abstract of Bids/Tabulation Sheet
for Christmas Street Decorations as follows:
Bidder; Bidder:
Item Bidder: Bidder: ~erst Evangeline
# Quan. Description Valley Dec. L. C. Williams Thornp s on Spec.
Total $* 'Ibtal $* 'lbtal$* 'Ibtal $*
1 2 Elf/Full Figure/ 429.00 DID NOT MEE'l' 432.60 NO BID
With Lantern SPECS.
2 1 M:>saic Wreath/ 102.87 81.89 103.77 NO BID
"Seasons Greet."
3 2 Cothic Window-With 279.28 225.57 279.23 NO BID
Star
4 1 Spanish Candle 109.44 113.30 104.55 NO BID
Scroll
5 1 christrras Bauble NO BID 132.87 142.50 180.25
*includes taxes
Mayor Reid armounced that inasmuch as total amount was under the $1,000 arrount, and
didn't have to be bid, the a.i ty :v..en t ahead anyway and received aforementioned
bids on the decorations. Aldennan Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to
accept the reccmneadations for 7 pieces of Christmas Street Decorations in the
anount of $970.83. All voted in the affirmative .
.Mayor Reid brought forth item concerning a oontractor who was doing work at the
Marshall Road intersection required fill dirt. He was willing to pay the city
thirty-cents a yard for fill dirt presently located at old landfill site on
Graham Road to be used at aforementioned intersection. Whereupon, Aldermm Wilson
moved, seoonded by Alderman Smith to approve ron tractor to purchase this fill dirt
fran land-fill site at aforementione d price, providing contractor levels off land-
fill site after taking dirt from area. All voted in the affinuative .
SANITATIG\I DEPARI' J!.ENT
PARKS & RECREATICN DEPARTMENT
PLANNTNG COMMISSION
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ORDINANCE NU1BER 401: "AL'Il ORD:INAl\lCE CLOSIL'JG AL"'lD ABANI:Xl~UNG HARVEY STREET
FROM TI-IE SOurH BOUNDARY OF LOT 16 , BlOCK 2 , 'IHO.MPSON ADDITION TO THE CITY
OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS '10 THE NORIH BOlliDARY OF LOT l, BIDCK 4, BroWN
ADDITICl\1 TO 'IHE CITY OF JACl<SONVILI.E, ARKANSAS; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
AND FOR Ol'HER PURPOSES" . was introduced.
Alderman Wilson noved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the Ordinance be
placed on FIRST READING. roLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Elkins , Lehman , Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. .M:Jtion received 5 affi:r:rnati ve
votes and 0 negative votes. M:>tion carried. Ord. read for FIRST TIME by Ald. Wilson.
Aldennan Smith rroved, seconded by Alderrran Honeycutt that the Ordinance be accepted
on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: E.lkins, Lehmm.,
Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. M:>tion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative
votes. .Motion carried. ORDlliANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING.
Alderman Honeycutt moved, seconded by Alder.rran Wilson to suspend the rules and
place the Oreinance on SECCND READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye,
Aldennen: Elk:ins, Lehrran, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. M:>tion received 5 affirmative
votes and 0 negative votes; whereupon M3.yor Reid read the Ordinance for SEo:ND TIME.
Aldennan Wilson rroved, seconded by Aldennan Honeycutt to further suspend the
rules and place the Ordinance on TE:IRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL and the
following voted aye, Aldermen: Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt.
Motion received 5 affionative votes and 0 negative votes; whereupon 11ayor Reid
read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME.
Alderman Honeycutt rroved, seconded by Aldennan Elkins that the Ordinance be
APProVED AND AIX)PTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Al~: Elkins , I.ehnan,
Wilson, Srni th and 1-Ioneycutt. M:ltion received 5 affirrnati ve votes and 0 negative
votes. MJtion carried.
Aldennan Wilson rroved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt that the EMERGENCY ClAUSE
be a pproved and adopted. roLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldennen: Elkins,
Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. .Motion carried.
ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY ClAUSE APPROVED AND AIDPI'ED AND NUMBERED 4 0 1 'IHIS 19TH
DAY OF AUGUST, 1976.
City Engineer OWens brought forth drawings/plans depicting Final Plat of Heritage
Park Subdivision. Alde:rm:m Wilson rroved, seconded by Alderman Sroi th that the
Final Plat of Heritage Park Subdivision be approved with the following three (3)
stipulations being met: (1) A 25-FOOT ROAD EASEM!:NT BE PIDVI~J) FOR A PART
OF i.'llORIHEAS'IERN AVENUE (2) STREET BCND BEl PTJr UP (3) SEWER EASEMENT BE PRO-
VIDED TO lOOP ROAD. All voted in the affinnative.
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AUGU3T 19TH I 19 76
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Aldennan Wilson rroved, seconded by Aldennan Smith to accept the Planning
Ccmnission 1 s recorrmendations ooncerning waiver request for backyard
minimum depth an lots in East Hickman & McODnnel Subdivision as follows:
Lot 224 from 25 1 to 18 1
I.Dt 231 from 25 1 to 20 1
I.Dt 232 from 25 1 to 18'
Waiver on minimum side yard width was recaumended on LOt 232, from 25 1 to 15 1 •
These waivers were conditioned upon the construction to be placed on said lots,
being of compatible square footage and value of other dwellings on Wright
Circle. All voted in the affirmative to these reccmnendations.
GENERAL
Mayor Reid introduced Sumner Intern, Mr. Mark D 1 Auteuil, who presented to the
council a Feasibility Study concerning carputerized billing of water and sewer
fees for the city of Jacksonville.
Mr. D 1Auteuil introduced Mr. Fullmer fran I.B.M. Corporation who was present to
answer any questions council nay have on rorrputer that they have to offer in this
regard.
It was brought out that at this time, the water billing system in our city is
adequate in that bills are sent out on time at a reasonable cost to the city,
and there is no pressing need -for the replacement of the present equip:nent or
personnel or acquisition of more equipnent or personnel.
The following corrputer systems were discussed with prices included in presentation:
BURROUG:IS I L900 SERIES
BURROUGHS B700 SERIES
I B M SYSTEM (3740 DATA ENTRY SYSTEM)
(SYSTEM 32)
RADIX CORP UTILICORDER UNIT (SYSTEM 2200)
$ 22,970.00 FOR MACHINERY
$ 1,000.00 FOR 'IHE ProGRAMS
$ 34,000.00 IDDULAR COMPOI:-mNT
$ 37,740.00
$ 7 I 000 • 00 DATA ENTRY SYSTEM
$ 30,460.00 WOULD NOT RECDIY1 .. MEND
(HIG:ILY SOPHISTICATED n~ DESIGN)
Many cities in Arkansas (Springdale, Benton, Blyetheville and Jonesboro) are
presently utilizing computer systems such as these described above, according
to presentation. Mr. D 1 Auteuil 1 s reccmnendation to the rouncil was that with
no matter what system you go with, the city would be better off renting the system
to start out with. When you add the costs of insurance and maintenance to the
paymen·ts, the rental cost :rray not be much rrore. With the I B M System 32 Rental
Plan about 50% of the rental payment is accrued towards the purchase of that system
and the decision to purchase could be made at that time.
Mr. D 1 Auteuil distributed copies of picture brochures depicting the aforerrentioned
computer systems for their study.
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AUGUST 19TH, 1976
Mr. D'Auteuil expressed his feelings in that he advised the council when the
city's present system of billing was going stale, that he would recornrrend
they turn back to this stu:ly he presented at this meeting for reference
material.
Mayor Reid introduced an item SJ:XDSOred by Bill carpenter, local developer,
who told the council that he was experiencing difficulty with Westwood Subdivision
being built in that he needed help with sewer system. .Mr. George We st,
local Surveyor, then told the council that in his opinion, infiltration of
sewer mains in this area of .Mr. Carpenter's subdivision was rrain problem.
It was especially errphasized by .Mr. carpenter that two manholes adjacent
to his subdivision were in dire need of maintenance.
City :Engineer ONens said that the Health Depart:rrent recently had turned down twice
the proposed expansion of the Wes ·twood Sobdi vision due to excessive infiltration,
consisting health hazard and the problem would be canpounded by penni tting
further extensive developnent in the troubled area involved. The Health D=.l:?t.
also reported that in addition to city sewers, a sanitary sewer interceptor which
serves the L.R.A.F.B. and which traverses the proposed subidivision area , is
overloaded due to much infiltration.
City Engineer ONens further explained that sewers weren't the only problems in
proposed development. He said a planned bridge across the creek isn • t big enough
and that proper sewer easemehts we.ren' t shONn on existing plans. Also, there
is the item of it lying within flood zone. Mr. carpenter offered the city the
easement that is required for sewer lines. Mr. ONens further reported that pumps
at West Sewer Treat:m:mt Facility were being repaired at low~flow hours of the
night-time to help alleviate sane of t he existing prOblems. There was a recorrm.enda.-
tion that "bolt-da;m" lids be installed on open manholes aforementioned in discussion.
Also, it was detennine:i that rocks needed to be renoved from manholes to allow
sewerage to flow through m::>re readily than it is now. Aldennan Lehm:m requested
oouncil members and the mayor to go with Mr. Carpenter the following m::>rning to
inspect manhole situation and maintenance problems at same.
After much discussion, Mayor Reid said that he would endeavor to go over to area
with sewer manholes in vacinity of subdivision with Alderrran I.clunan the following
morning and try to obtain some assistance on the maintenance situation.
ORDINAI.\J"CE NUM3ER 402: "Al.\I ORDTI\IANCE N-ENDING ORDINANCE NO. 234 TO CHANGE RATES
BEING CHARGED BY ARKANSAS CABlE TELEVISICN, INC., DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR
CYI'HER PURPOSES. " was introduced.
Alderrran Smith m::>ved, seoonded by Alderman Wilson that the Ordinance be placed
on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, .Aldennen: Elkins, :t.ehm:ln,
Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. M:>tion received 5 a f firmative votes and 0 negative
votes. MYI'ION APPROVED. Ordinance read for the FIEST TIME by Alderrran Wilson.
Alderman Wilson m::>ved, seconded by Alde:rman Smith that the Ordinance be accepted
on FIRST READING. ROLL CAlL and the following voted aye, Aldennen: Elkins,
Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. M:>tion received 5 affirmative votes and 0
negative votes. MYI'ICN CARRIED. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIEST READING.
Alderman Smith m::>ved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to suspend the rules and
place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye,
Aldennen: Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. l\btion received 5 affirmative
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votes and 0 negative votes; whereupon Mayor Reid read the Ordinance for the SEcx:l'JD
TIME.
A lderrnan Honeycutt rroved, seconded by Alde:onan Smith to further suspend the rules
and place the Ordinance on '.IHIRD AND FINAL READTI'l"G. IDLL CALL and the following
voted aye, Alde:onen: Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, smith and Honeycutt. M:>tion received
5 affinnative votes and 0 negative votes, whereupon Mayor Reid read the Ordinance
for THIRD AND FINAL TIME.
Alde:onan Wilson moved, seconded by Alde:onan Honeycutt that the Ordinance be APPIDVED
Al'JD ADOPTED. IDLL CALL and the following voted aye, Alde.rmen: Elkins, Lehman, Wilson,
Smith and Honeycutt. MJtion received 5 affinnative votes and 0 negative votes. .M:>tion
carried.
Alde:onan Wilson moved, seconded by Alde:onan Honeycutt that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE BE
APPIDVED AND AOOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldennen : Elkins 1 Lehman 1
Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative
votes. MJtion carried.
ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CIAU3E APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUM3ERED 4 0 2 THIS 19TH DAY
OF AUGOST 1 1976. (IT SHOULD BE NOIED THAT MR. CLIFF HOOFMAL\J, WHO PRESENTED STATE~NT
'IO THE COl..NCIL 00 THE JUSTIFICATICN OF THIS ORDlliAN"CE CN INCREli.SE IN CABLE TV RATES
FOR JACKSONVIlLE I ASKED COtNCIL 'IO DELETE FIDM PREPARED ORDlliAN"CE ITEM #l.B I WHICH
WAS IN ERROR. THIS WAS ACCOMPLISHED DURING MEETING.)
Mayor Reid then requested to advertise for bids on a Memo.ry Bank rrypewri ter to be
utilized at City Hall. Payrrent for same could be expended from Revenue Sharing Funds .
Aldennan Wilson requested that the Mayor•s office provide more info:onation to the
council as to how this special typewriter could be utilized. Therefore, after fur-
ther discussion ensued concerning sone possible uses by nayor 1 s office in particular,
it was general consensus of opinion by council that ITPre infonnatian would be re-
quired before they could vote on whether or not to authorize bids to be let out on
this piece of equipment.
Mayor Reid announced that he had met recently with architectural finn retained by
city to draw up plans and specifications on Jacksonville Health Clinic, the lCM
bidder on building 1 and J'udge B. Frank Mackey. He updated council on financial
situation as it stands at this time on what is required to build health clinic.
He said that originally 1 the estimated cost of building would have required approx.
$84 1 000.00. But, after opening bids, it had been detennined that it will cost
approx. $130 , 000.00. Hill-Burton will pay only $2 8, 000 towards cost of building 1
which has been previously approved by this federal agency. After meeting with
aforementioned interested parties on this to shave off some of the 11extras 11 on
bid price of $130 ,000, they cane up with $4 ,000 les~, or a grand total of $126,000.
Mayor Reid i:.b=n requested oouncil to go along with Judge Mackey •s suggestion and
his; in that, cornpromise could be reached with the shaving off of these items
frcm original bid price--the city and county could split the difference. 'Iherefore,
·this split between the city and the comty would arrount to approx. $21,000 a piece;
thusly, the comty 's share on extra needed CIITPunt would be $21 ,000, plus $28,000
they previously oorrmitted for a grand total of $49,000.
The final cost breakdOwn as explained by Mayor Reid to pay for the Jacksonville
Health Clinic would be as follows:
CITY OF JACKSawiLLE
HILL-BURI'ON/FEDERAL
PULASKI COt.NTY
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AUGUST 19TH, 1976
JACKSO.'NILLE HEALTH CLINIC COST BREAK -IX)WN
$ 49,000.00 TI'L.
$ 28,000.00
$ 49,000.00 TTL
$126,000.00 Tl'L
$ 28,000.00
$ 28,000.00
$ 21 ,000.00
$ 28,000.00
$ 21,000.00
(HILL-BUR'KN FEDERAL FUNDS) (APP .)
(CITY Is MA.TCHING PORI'I ON/GENERAL
FUND .ALLOCATICN (ALREADY APP.)
(CITY'S ADDITICNAL AMJUNT REQUIRED SHARE)
(GENERAL REVENUE SHARING)
(PULASKI CX:)U'J'TY "S GENERAL RE'iJENUE
SHARING FUNLS) (ALREADY AGREED UPON)
(PULASKI COU'ITY 1 S ADDITICNAL REQUIRED
SHARE) ( GENEAAL REVENUE SHARING)
$126,000.00 GRAND TOTAL REQUIRED
After further discussion concerning "extras" that were removed from building con-
struction, Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Aldenran Elkins that the city pay
the "additional" $21,000.00 required as its additional share of Jacksonville Health
Clinic, to be expended out of REVENUE SHARTI\JG FtJNOO. All voted in the affinnative.
APPOINTlVIENTS
AL\JNOUi:KEMENTS
M:tyor Reid. announced there was to be a public hearing hel d on August 26 , 1 976,
City Hall , 7 :00 p .m ., by the Board of Adjus tment f o r the purpose of hearing
variance request s submitted by Jacksonville AM: Jeep Dealership and Q.vatney Chevy.
This item was referred to Board of Adjustrrent for action at a rerent oouncil meeting.
It ooncerns variances on three (3) signs.
Mayor Reid said t h at the aldennen are invited to attend a meeting, Thursday evening,
7:3 0 p.m., August 26 , 19 76 at Cit y Hall. This meeting concerns his office working
with the ~partrnent o f weal Services, Volunteer Services Division. He said that
older youth fran the local area would be invited to attend because the meeting
dealt with setting up of recreation programs and recruiting volunteer workers in
assisting mayor 1 s office in this endeav or of ascertaining just what the youth 1 s
needs are in the way of entertainment/recreation/education.
Mayor Reid brought o ut tl1e fact that one o f the fire trucks had put out a fire
in town recently and the pain:!: had been damaged during the course of fighting
the fire. Ch ief Schmitt had q uoted p r ices t o Mayor Reid 1 s office that consisted
o f the following: $123 .00 for re-painting section o f truck that is damaged ; $450.00
for complete, new paint job on whole fire truck.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alde.rrnan Wilson that the mayor be authorized
to spend $450.00 in order to re-paint fire truck in new "lem:m-yellow" color.
All voted in the affinnative.
Mayor Reid announced that he had been approached recently by union employees
of So uthern Screw Machine Products on the possibility of their forces utilizing
city-owned prof?erty adjaoeht to Southern Screw Machine Products on Redmond Road
for the plll:pose of setting up portable building during possible strike situation
to b e on the 22nd of August. It was consensus of opinion around council table
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that city should stay out of this matter and not use city-owned property for
the aforementioned use, for it would set a precident and it would like the city
was taking sides in dispute between management forces and labor workers.
Alder.rnan Wilson brought to council's attention that on Graham Road fire pro-
tection service being offered is not good. He said there is only a two-inch
water line that presently serves a large portion of Graham Road and it is in-
adequate. He said he is requesting city engineer's office to prepare same k ind
of recamnendations of what city can do, both short-range and long-range , t o
improve this situation. Alderm:m Wilson requested this information be prepared
by next council meeting to be held Sept~er 2, 1976. Aldennan Smith presented
letters fran area residents concerning this subject to engineer, Bill OWens,
for his information.
Alderman Elkins requested an up-date on Auxiliary Po lice status . Mayor Reid
said they are meeting starting last MJnday-night , and the ones that are
going to ccmply with rules and regulatio ns are atten ding rreetings. He said
the individuals who want to cooperate, and obey these rules and abide by SallE,
will be working with Chief Robinson and his forces to start Auxiliary Police
back up again. Mayor Ieid reported that eight or ten men were at reeting on
MJnday evening. So, the prospects look favorable at this tiiiE to working again
with Auxiliary Police forces.; It was suggested by City Atty. Rice that these
men be utilized for crowd control and as a civil defense unit.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further discussion to came before the council, on motion of Alder-
man Srni th, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt and by consent of all rrernbers present,
the council adjourned until the next regularly scheduled council reeting to be
held September 2, 19 76. All voted in the affirrrative.
APP:OOVED:
ATI'EST:
CITY OJUNCIL OF JACKSONVILLE 1 ARKANSAS
AGEi\IDA -REGUlAR CITY OJUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 2ND, 1.1976
1. OPEi\IING PRAYER;
2 . ROLL CALL:
3. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES :
4. APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION
OF MINU'IES
5. OJNS&-JT AGEi\IDA:
(POLICE DEPAR'IMEN'T)
6. WATER DEPAR'IMENI' :
7 • SE.'WER DEPAR'D.\1EI.'JT :
8. FIRE CEPAAT.MENT :
9 • POLICB DEPAR'IMENT:
10. STREET DEPAR'IMENT:
11. SA!.\IIT.?aTION_~_J)EPAR'I'MEt'IT:
12. PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT:
13. PLANNING ca~SSION:
14. GENERAL;
Regular City Council Meeting-August 19, 1976
Regular City Council Meeting-August 5, 1976
Special City Council Meeting-August l~, 1976
a. Monthly Report (July). (Chief Robinson)
a. Reinforcement of Water Line/Graham Road-
Northeastern to First St. (Aldennan Wilson)
a. Ord. #403; Rezoning; Spencer St. Area
b. Rezoning Request/3 city-avned lots/Dennis Sub.
(Lots #15/16/17, adjacent to Spencer St.)
From R-1 to C-3) (Bill Ow'ens)
a. Laurel & Cherry St. DLainage Problem
(concerned citizen)
b. Classroan building on cnurch property
(Wright & Pearl Sts .) ( concerned citizen)
c. Ord. #404; amending subdivision regulations
(minimum rainfall-water runoff) (Bill Owens)
d. Ord. #405; amending Plumbing Code
(Bill Ownes)
e. Request to adv. for bids-compressor and
jackharmner for water and street departments
(Mayor Reid)
f. Budget Presentation/City Hall Complex
(Torrmy ~nd)
' l
15 0 APPOINTMEN'IS :
CITY OOUNCIL OF JAa<SONVILLE, ARKANSAS
.A'GENDi\ .... RE.GULAR CITY COT.NCIL MEETING
SEP'!EMBE:I:{ 2ND 1 .• 1976
16 o ANNOUNCEMENTS : a. Labor :cay Observance by city employees,
M:>nday, Septanber 6, 1976
I ._
REGUlAR CDUNCIL MEETThl'G
SEPTEMBER 2, 1976
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
7:30p.m. to 10:15 p.m.
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met Thursday, Septanber 2,
1976, at 7:30p.m. in the Municipal Building. The neeting was called to order by
Mayor Reid, followed by the invocation being offered by Mayor Reid; he also led
the audience in the recitation of the "Pledge of Allegiance".
On roLL CALL the following members were present as their names were called,
Aldermen: Hill, Elkins , Wilson, Srni th and Honeycutt; 5 present, 1 absent. A quorum
was declared . Others present were: Mayor Reid; in the place of Clerk Avants,
Nancy Gerren recorded the Minutes; Clerk Kuykendall; Annabelle Moore, Parks & ~c.
Director; Police Chief TCmny Robinson; Bill OWens, City Engineer, 'I'oirii\Y Bond, Bond
Consulting Engineering; Bobby Brewer, Sewer Superintendent; Greg Wood, Asst. Water
Superintendent; Bobby Martin, Street Department Superintendent and Ben Rice, City
Attmney.
PRESENTATION OF Mll'J"UI'ES
The Minutes of the Regular City Council M:eting of August 19, 1976 were officially
presented for study and later approval. (These Minutes had been forwarded with agenda
packet earlier in the week) •
OJRRECTIG\IS AND/OR ADDITIOJ.\IS 'IO THE MINUTES
corrections and or additions to the Minutes of the Regular city Council ~eting of
August 5, 19 76 and the Special City Council M:eting of August 12, 19 76 were the next
order of business. After no corrections or additions were presented, Alderman Smith
moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that the Minutes stand approved as written and
presented. All voted in the affinnative.
CONSENT AGENDA.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Aldennan Smith to accept Police Chief's Monthly
Report for July, 1976, reflecting 774 cases brought before the MUnicipal Court with
total cash frau fines, forfeitures and other payzrents as $16,934.20. All voted in
the affinnative.
GENERAL
.Mayor Reid requested council to consider deviating frau agenda to allow residents
of Laurel, Cherry & i.\1. oak Streets to address themselves to the council to express
their views on drainage problems that they are experiencing .in their area. After re-
ceiving no objections on the deviation, Mayor ~id then turned time over to Mrs. Brown,
spokeswanan for area residents, w.OO then proceeded to read from a prepared statement.
The aforementioned statement brought forth the following: A meeting was held in
.Mayor's office, Friday, August 27, 1976, 10:00 a.m., with the following present:
Mayor Reid, Aldennan I..ehma.n, and seven wanen frau area. Discussion at this meet-
ing consisted of the following matters: Cleaning the main ditches out 2 or 3 times
a year to allow free flow of water; Dressing up ditches behind hanes; Putting dirt
an f?roperty owners' side of ditches. Mayor Reid was to check on drainage tile and
its price; he was also to contact Mr. Delaney who lives on Graham Road for the
purpose of proposing to cross his property to cut ditch through to allow water
run off. Mayor Reid , at this meeting, had also stated that the Laurel and Cherry
Street drainage project, follcming Graham Road and Vandenberg area, would be next
in priority for improvements to be started. This prepared statement also included
the fact that the residents were in the council chambers to discuss only one item,
and that was to ask for relief from the water that is dumped on their area.
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.Mayor Reid then reported that the existing ditch running from dler:ry and Laurel
Street to Loop Road was presently clear of all debris. He stated he had per-
sonally walked the ditch on 9/3/1976 with City Engineer and Street ~partment
Superintendent looking for problem areas and found none existed. He reported
that the ditch, in their estimation, was clear and free running.
Mayor Reid stated that he had contacted Mr. Virgil Delaney, who resides at
1000 Graham Road, and he was willing to work with the city on construction of
a ditch across his property lines, if the project was accomplished in a pro-
fessional--type manner.
The City Engineer, Bill Owens, then brought forth a plan consisting of four ( 4)
phases, that in his opinion would HELP RELIEVE area of drainage problem, but
would NOT ELIMii.'JA'IE flooding and drainage problems altogether. He stated that
the ultimate solution is down-stream, which would be to cut a mile or a mile and
a half ditch east of LOop Road, across RR tracks; this ditch would lead into
Jack's Bayou for final run-off. He re-emphasized his opinion that this drainage
solution is a major undertaking and would require city working very closely in
conjunction with the corps. of Engineers to effectively canplete project, start-
ing with huge equipment, including a drag-line being utilized to implement dredg-
ing process in aforementioned area.
l>1r. Temple, an area resident, then presented to council sna~shots of afore-
mentioned flooded area in Loop Road vicinity, depicting underwater conditions
of roadway and surrounding land. Mr. Temple said he had been in contact with
the Depart.m:mt of Housing & Urban Development Area Office in Little Rock,
and they had advised him that there was federal grant money available for projects
like this. Mayor Reid stated he would contact city's grant coordinator and con-
tact would be made with H.U.D. to ascertain what grants were available at this
time for drainage improvements.
The aforementioned phases, as brought forth by City Engineer's office consisted
of the following: (IT SHOULD BE NO'IED '!HAT THESE FOLLOWii'-JG S'IEPS DO Nar INCLUDE
EASEM&'JT IF ANY, EXCAVATION COSTS, LABOR, BRIDGE DESirn, CONSTRUCTION, BACK FlU.
MATERIAL, AND ADDITIONAL CCNCRETE V\DRK AROlND PIPES; THESE COST FIGURES TAKE
ONLY IN'IO CONSIDERATIO.'l THE MA'IERIAL TI\IVOLVED (DRAii:·JAGE TILE) .)
PHASE I CPNSTRDCriON OF NEW OPENING
995' of 88" x 54 11 coated (12 ga.) $ 48.23 $ 47,988.85
This phase consists of cutting across Graham Road east of Cher:ry
Street, West of Pearl Street, digging ditch across aforementioned
Delaney property, laying drainage tile, back filling; thence, water
run-off will then proceed to existing ditch located back of Cherry
& Laurel Street properties).
PHASE II (Lay 560' of Pipe parallel to Cherry & Laurel)
560' of 54" Coated (12 ga.) $ 27.43 $ 15,360.80
PHASE III (Lay 600' perpendicular to Cherry & Laurel Street
to end of Laurel Street)
400' of 88" x 54" Coated (12 ga.)
200' of 120" Coated (8 ga.)
$ 63,349.65
from Railroad Bridge
$ 48.23
$ 78.95
$ 19,292.00
$ 15,789.60
$ 35,081.60
PHASE N Four ( 4) Inlet Boxes
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'IDTAL PIDJECT OOST
(Arnt. carried)
$ 3,000
$ 98r431.25
$ 12,000.00
$110,431.25
The City Engineer brought out that if Phase I was adopted and implemented, this
would also help to sane degree the North Oak area, as well; Mayor Reid interjected
that North Oak Street ditch could be cleaned out to help situation, also. Also,
the City Engineer said that the newly developing Stonewall Subdivision had water
that will be involved in drainage situation, as well. He also said that if Phase
I was implemented, it would relieve 30% of the drainage problem right now, locally
only! Also, if Phase I was implemented, as reported by Bobby Martin, Street Dept.
Superintendent, the ditch could be dug by the middle of October, weather pennitting.
It was suggested in discussion that followed that possibly in Phase III, as outlined
previously, this could be budgeted in 1977 budget process, with either tile or con-
crete being considered.
Alderman Smith rroved, seconded by Aldennan Wilson that aforementioned and outlined
Phase I, as proposed by City Engineer, be implemented, ditch be dug and pipe placed,
if weather conditions pennit. All voted in the affinnative.
WATER DEPARTMENT
Aldennan Wilson brought forth the next item of business which conoerned proposed re-
inforcement of water line on Graham Road for the purpose of increased fire protection
services to homes and businesses in the area. He presented an update on how he
had learned of inadequate fire protection that serves this area at this time. He
said there is a 16-inch line at Northeastern and there is a 2~inch line going back
up Graham Road to the fire station. 'Ihe City Engineer, at request of Alderman Wil-
son, has suggested that the answer to the problem of inadequate fire protection
would be to run a 12-inch line fran Northeastern to ~Cher:ry St. This v.ould cost
approximately $·,34,000.00. At this time, Bill Owens said that a test was run at
the 6" water line at the end of Oak Street recently, and it read 18 P.S.I., which
was not ve:ry gcod, in his estimation.
Aldennan Wilson stated he agreed with City Engineer's evaluation of situation and
would like to reccmnend the city inplementing aforerrentioned action in the fo:rm
of Step I, as presented. (3400' At $10.00) -$34,000,00)
Alderman Elkins, at this time, had objections to considering this item of business
without the recanmendations and presence of Water Superintendent Mr's. Billie Staples.
Mayor Reid said she had intended to attend meeting, but was sick and could not cane.
Aldennan Elkins said that in talking with Mrs. Staples on the telephone, it was
his understanding that she was not for this project starting at all because it was
not included in her 1977 budget preparations. Whereupon, Mayor Reid said he was
of the understanding Mrs. Staples was not opposed to irnproverrents, but only was
concerned with budgetary matters .
At this time, Aldenna.n Elkins rroved in the fo:rm of a recorrmendation, that due to
conflicting information, that the council table this i tern of business until such
time Mrs. Sta.i?les could be present to discuss it further at next council meeting .
.M:>tion died for lack of a second.
Aldennan Wilson moved, seconded by Aldennan Elkins that the city reconmend to the
Water Department that this aforementioned Step I be started as soon as funding
becomes available, and if it is not available within the 1976 budget, then the
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SEPTEMBER 2, 19 76
council should have a recarmendation fran the Water Departrrent Superintendent
as to when the city could accanplish aforementioned Step I. All voted in the
affirmative.
SEWER DEPARI'MENT
FIRE DEPAR'l'MEN"T
POLICE DEPARTMENT
STREET DEPARI'MENT
S.Ai.'UTATION DEPARI'fvENT
PARKS & RECREATION DEPT
PI.ANJ.'ITNG COJ.VJM.ISSIOO ORD• #4IJ 3:
"AN O'RDTI'lANCE RECIASSIEYll'lG VARIOl£ P:OOPERI'IES IN THE CITY OF JACKSCNVILLE, ARKA!.~SAS;
AMEI:'JDING ORDll'JANCE NOS. 213 AND 238 OF 'IHE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE 1 ARKANSAS; DECLARI1~G
AN EMERGENCY , AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES" was introduced" • (LOCATION' : SPENCER ST. HIWY 161/
MILITARY WAD AREA)
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alde:rman Smith that the Ordinance be placed on
FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the follCMing voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins,
Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. M)tion received 5 affinnative votes and 0 negative
votes. M)tion approved. Ordinance read for the first time by Aldennan Wilson.
Alderman Honeycutt rroved, seconded by Aldennan Hill that the Ordinance be
accepted on FIRST READTI~G; N0 ROLL CALL vote was taken, as Aldennan Wilson
then objected to the fact that there was no plot plan available depicting where
these properties were located, and also objected that the next item on the agenda
referred indirectly to this area of re-zoning and no information was included in
agenda packet pertaining to hCM and why the city came about avning property in
this re-zoning area request.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that the Ordinance be tabled until
further information can be obtained fran Planning Canmission staff as to where
area is located and a plot plan be presented. All voted in the affirmative.
City Engineer Owens then brought forth plot plan depicting three lots that the
city presently owns. He stated that the Planning Canmission wants permission fran
city on holding a public hearing to have these 3 lots rezoned, if council desires
from R-1 to C-3 to confirm with surrounding rezoning Ordinance previously submitted.
lie stated the 3 lots in qu=stion are IJ:>t No's. 15 1 16 , and 17 in the Dennis Sub.
If the council approves the rezoning from R-1 to C-3 for the 3 city--<:Mned lots,
then it will go back to Planning Ccnmission for public hearing set up and then on
to Ben Rice for an ordinance to be drawn up.
" Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt that this item of business
be tabled for further infonna.tion on who the former owners of the land were on the
abstract and heM the city came about acquiring properties as no one present had
any idea of how and where the city came to own these 3 lots in Dennis Subdivision.
All voted in the affirmative.
GENERAL
REGUI.AR COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 2 I 19 76
PAGE FIVE
.Mayor Reid brought forth an i tern of bus.iness concern.ing tenporacy placement of
a portable build.ing that is presently situated on lot adjaoont to Christian Church
on Pearl & Wright Streets. The Church bought this property for future expansion
and has moved .in a portable building to be used for classroom purposes. The
neighbors on Hilda and Wright Streets have objected to the unsightl.iness of this
structure and have oampla.ined that this will affect their property values •
.Mayor Reid brought out fact that a signed petition conta.in.ing signatures of afore-
mentioned residents had been submitted and the residents stated .in petition that
this is a ternporacy structure but because of the past record of a terrporary mobile
heme be.ing placed on church property in past years , they did not know how long
"terrporacy" placement would be, nor if portable building 'WOuld be used for living
quarters .in the future.
At this po.int, Aldenn:m Hill requested .Mayor's secretary to research 1974 files
and try to came up with a fanner petition signed by area residents on this same
l.ine . He said fran Januazy through May of 1974 is when a church deaoon repOrted it
being signed and circulated. It was his op.inion if this petition could be lo-
cated, light might be shed on former trailer placerrent and conditions perta.in.ing
to same.
Ma.yor Reid said pastor had .informed him that this portable structure is go.ing
to be underpinned and at this time, he acknowledged to residents in the audience
present for this item of business, that building would need to be dressed up
sorrewhat, and this was .in full accord with the church's .intentions.
The area residents present expressed their suggestions to the council that they
'WOuld reconmend church spend money on additions to existing church building in-
stead o f utilizing funds on these portable buildings for classroom purposes.
Their description of portable building was rrore like a "MJrgan-type" structure.
At this po.int, .Mayor Reid stated he would contact pastor of Christian Church,
explain to him what the feelings were of area residents on this :rratter, and
try and work something out to everyone's satisfaction. He also stated that he
would be .in contact with Me Layne, 1009 Wright St., area spokesman who attended
council meet.ing and .infonn him of what action could be taken between church and
heme owners in adjacent area.
ORDINANCE NO. 404. "AN ORDINANCE AMENDii'lG SECriON 17.24 .lOOB OF THE JACKSOI.MLIE
MUNICIPAL CODE PERI'AINING 'IO .MD.'HMUM WATER RUN OFF; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AL~D
FOR O'IHER PURPOSES." was introduood.
Aldennan Smith moved, seconded by Aldennan Hill that the Ordinance be placed on
FIRST READING. ROLL CAlL and the following voted aye, Aldermen : Hill, EJkins, Smith,
and Honeycutt. Aldennan Wilson was out of the room. MJtion reooived 4 affirmative
votes and 0 negative votes. M::>tion approved. Ord.inance read for FIRST TIME by
Alderman Smith.
Aldermm Smith rroved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt that the Ordinance be accepted
ON FIRST READING. IDLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elk.ins,
Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING.
Aldennan Hill moved, seconded by Aldennan Honeycutt to suspend the rules and place
the Ordinance on SECOND READIJ.~G. IDLL CALL and the follow.ing voted aye, Alde.rmen:
Hill, Elkins, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. M::>tion reooived 5 affirmative votes and
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0 Negative Votes; whereupon, .Mayor Reid read the Ordinance for SECDND TIME.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to further suspend the rules
and place the Ordinance on 'IHIRD Ai~D FIL\IAL READING. IDLL CALL and the follON-
ing voted aye, Aldennen: Hill, Elkins, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. M:)tion
received 5 affinnative votes and 0 negative votes; whereupon, .Mayor Reid read
the Ordinance for the 'IHIRD AND FINAL TIME.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alde:rrnan Honeycutt that the Ordinance be
APPIDVED AND ADOPTED. IDLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldennen :
Hill, Elkins, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. M:)tion received 5 affirmative votes
and 0 negative votes. M:)tion carried.
Aldenuan Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Srni th that the EMERGENCY CLAWE
be approved and adopted. IDLL CALL and the following voted aye, Alder:men :
Hill, Elkins , tvilson, Srni th and Honeycutt. M:>tion carried.
ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUM3EFED 4 0 4 'IHIS
2ND DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1976.
ORDINANCE NO. 405. "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 397 PERI'AINING 'IO FEES
'IO :aE OIARGED FOR PLUMBING PERi.VIITS AND INSPECriONS ; DECLARING Ai\1 EMERGEi.\JCY AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES . 11 was introduced.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alde:rrnan Smith that the Ordinance be placed
on FIRST READING. NO ROLL CALL VOTE WAS TAKEN. At this time, Alderman Wilson
and Alderman Hill objected to the fact that fees were not listed in the Ordinance.
They requested City Atty. Rice to explain why fees were left blank. He said
that it plainly states in Ord. #397, wh ich this ordinance is amending, that fees
s h all be detennined and assessed by the city building inspector for schedule of
inspection i terns. Whereupon, Alde:r:rran Wilson moved, s econded by Alde:onan Hill that
Ord. #405 be tabled for more infonnation as to what fees will be charged for in-
spection items listed in ordinance pertaining to plumbing pe.rmits. Aldennan Hill
a nd Alderrran Wilson said that the oouncil should establish fees and not city in-
spector. All voted in the affirrra.tive.
At this time, a deviation frcm agenda was requested in that Mr. Tommy Bond had
been waiting for a long time to present city hall conplex budget items to the
council. After hearing no objection, Jllayor Reid turned the time over to Mr. Bond
for presentation concerning proposed budget for city hall complex.
Mr. Bond apologized for the architect not sending in budget breakdown as prepared
by his corrrnittee. Therefore, he proceeded to discuss land acquisition on afore-
mentioned proposal. l"lr. Bond said that Mr. Bart Gray has made a proposal con-
cerning price of property that the council chose as Site #1 at a recent council
meeting. He said a rough estimate of budget was as follONs for bond issue :
FU'JDING--CITY HALL COMPLEX
$ 1,400,000.00 Ba'JD ISSUE AS PROPOSED Ol.IJ NOV. 2 BALIDT
$ 10 0 , 00 0 . 0 0 EXISTTI\IG BQ'\JD ISSUE CARRY -DVER 'IO BE ACQUIRED
$ 134,000.00 GRANT SOURCES/FEDERAL/STATE: (EDA, REV. SHARING ,E'IC.)
$ 1,634,000.00 'IOTAL PROPOSED BUDGET
Mr. Bond stated that the land acquisition was included in the above mentioned total.
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SEP'IEMI:3ER 2 I 1976
Mr. Bond then referred to the follaving proposal submitted by BART GRAY REALTY
COMPAI.W:
Parcel #7 -Harbar land & irrprovements $ 175,000.00
Parcel #8 -102ft. X 300 ft. lot &
22 ft. X 110 ft. lot ~ 75,000.00
Parcel #9 -Robo property $ 30,000.00
'IOTAL $ 280,000.00
This offer is made under the following conditions:
1. That the city will condenm all the property in question before
purchase.
2. Seller to repurchase HarBar building for the sum of $1. 00. Gray
agrees to move building and clear site at no additional cost to
the city.
3. Seller to have option to purchase from the city the East 27 ft.
x 95ft of Plot A, 2,565 sq. ft., for $1.00 per square foot.
(This is the same price that the city is giving Seller -$1.00
per sq. ft. for 22 ft. x 110 ft. part of Parcel 8)
Mr. Bond stated that the proposed purchase of the Rabo-wash property in the
aforementioned proposal amounting to $30, 000. 00 was not thought to be needed by
his carmi ttee. So, he suggested to council that they delete this i tern from ac-
quisition. This action would drop down proposed ao:;ruisition fee of $280,000.00
to $250,000.00 with an option to buy back 27' x 95' parcel of property from
the city for $1.00 sq. ft.
Aldennan Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to accept Mr. Bart Gray's
offer, ($280,000.00) MINUS the Robo-Wash parcel #9, ($30,000.00) for TWO HUNDRED
FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($250,000.00) MINUS acquisition costs for aforementioned
27 1 x 95 1 parcel he desires, PENDD.~G OU'IO)ME OF BO.~D ISSUE. All voted in the
affinnative.
Mayor Reid stated that the city has had to ask assistance in the past from Little
Rock Air Force Base in the way of borrowing jackharnner and compressor. He re-
quested that his office be given authority to adverti$e for bids on the purchase
of a jackhammer and compressor to be utilized by water and street departments.
Discussion encused on utilization of aforementioned equipment by all departments
instead of just water and street departments. Whereupon, after reaching agreement
on utilization of the equipnent, Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Aldennan Elkins
that the mayor be authorized to advertise for bids on jackhamner and compressor
to be used by all de!,)artments in the city of Jacksonville. All voted in the
affinnative.
1V1a.yor Reid said he was going hane for the weekend to visit his mother and would re-
turn Tuesday morning to the city.
Alderman Elkins announced that the one-way street proposal approved by the council
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SEPTEMBER 2 , 19 76
recently in resolution form was going to cause some difficulty by shooting
traffic on Sharp Street running between football field and Jr. High South
and Jr. High North. Mayor Reid brought out fact that the Highway Dept.
had recarmended School Drive be made one-way. Aldennan Elkins was concerned
about students in the area and traffic congestion.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to cane before the council, on mtion of Alderman
Honeycutt, seconded by Aldennan Smith and by consent of all members present, the
council adjourned until the next regular council meeting to be held September ·
16, 1976.
APP:OOVED:
ATI'EST:
r CITY COUNCIL OF JAa<SONVILLE 1 ARKANSAS
A~ -SP:OCIAL CITY c.Dl.NCIL MEETING
SEP'IEMBER 6TH I 1976
1. OPEL\liJ.\fG PRAYER:
2 • ffiLL CALL:
3. GENEAAL: a. Ord. # 406; Armexation 1 Gravel Ridge Area
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
SEPTEMBER 6TH I 1976
9:00p.m. to 9:15p.m.
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, met M)nday, September 6, 19 76
at 9:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building. The meeting was called to order by
Mayor Reid who also gave the invocation; followed by the recitation of the
11 Pledge of Allegiance."
On OOLL CALL the following members were present as their names were called,
Aldennen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt, 6 present 0
absent; a quorum was declared. Others present were Mayor James Reid;
in the absence of Clerk Avants, Nancy Gerren , Miiyor's Secretary, recorded the
rniriutes and Ben E. Rice, City Attorney.
GENERAL
Mayor Reid stated that he called meeting this particular evening to discuss
only one item of business and that was to consider Ordinance Number 406,
which is an ordinance armexing to the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas a certain
area situated in Pulaski County, which is adjacent to the city of Jackson-
ville, and the area to be annexated at the Special Election called for in
Ordinance #406, which is set at October 5, 1976. The area we are discuss-
ing, he stated, is the Gravel Ridge ccmmmity.
Miiyor Heid then requested that at this time he would like any petitions to
be brot13"ht forth. Mr. Clarence Phillips, a Gravel Ridge r e sident, presented
to council members a petition at this time representing about 720 people in
aforenentioned area, also signatures had been obtained by people living in
Runyan Acres. This petition was opposing annexation proceedings. Mr. Phillips
stated that about 500 people represented Gravel Ridge area who had signed afore-
mentioned petition. The council merrtbers accep ted petition.
Mayor Reid ·then recognized Mr. Robert Berry, chainnan of a carmi ttee recently
formed and disbanded that represented Gravel Ridge, Runyan Acres and J.<ellogg
Acres residents . Mr. Berry said he would like to defend his canmi ttee in that
his camt.i.ttee rrernbers were not a part of what looked like deceptive activity
tnat had occurred earlier by the filing of a petition with the Pulaski Cbunty
Judge. This J?etition was signed by 25 property a.mers and requested annexation
to Sherwood, Arkansas. He further stated that his canm.ittee had presented
a good deal of infonnation to residents of his area. Mr. Ber:ry said he
awreciated the wann response he has received fran Mayor Reid and the residents
of the city of Jacksonville. He canplimented .Mayor Reid on his clean and
straightforward conduct he displayed throughout this annexation proceeding.
Alderman Smith was recognized by M:i.yor Reid and lUdennan Smith stated that
originally he favored armexation of a;forementioned area, but after talking
with local people of Jacksonville, he didn • t believe he could vote for this
proposed ordinance calling for an election to annex Gravel Ridge because
the Jacksonville people, in his estimation, were against it 3 to 1.
After each aldennan then was recognized as to their thoughts on the annexation,
Alderman Lehman made a 1rotion that the council go hane and take no action on
this ordinance at this time. !Vbtion died for lack of a second. futian denied.
Alderrran Elkins rroved that Ordinance No. 406 be placed on FIRST READING. M:>tion
died for a lack of a second. r.btion denied.
ADJOURNMENT:
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETii'\JG
PAGE 'IWO
SEPTEMBER 6, 1976
There be.ing no further bus.iness to ccme before the council, on mo tion of
Alderman Smith, seconded by Aldennan Lehman and by oonsent of all members
present, the council adjourned until the next regular oouncil meeting to
be held September 16, 1976. All voted .in the affinnative,
APPROVED:
CITY CDUNCIL OF JACKSONVILLE , ARKNASAS
AGENJ)?\. -REGULAR CITY CDUNCIL :MEETING
SEPTEMBER l6'IH, 1976
1. OPENING PRAYER:
2. IDLL CALL:
3. PRESENTATION OF MINU'IES:
4. ADDITIONS/CORRECTIONS TO MINUTES:
5. OJNSENT AGEf:'.JDA:
(WATER DEPT)
(WATER DEPT)
(FIRE DEPT)
(POLICE DEPT)
(STREET DEPT)
6. WATER DEPARTMENI':
7. SEWER DEPAR'IMEf:\JT:
8 • FIRE DEPAR'IMErilT :
9 • POLICE DEPARTMENT:
10 • STREET DEPARI'MENT:
11. SANITATION DEPARI'.MENT:
.}.2 • PARKS & RECREATION DEPART.MENT:
13 • PLANNING CDM-ITSSION :
Regular City Council ~ting-Sept. 2, 1976
Special City Council Meeting-Sept. 6, 1976
Regular City Council Meeting-Aug. 19, 1976
a. cash Receipts & Disbursements
b. Accounts Payable
c. M::>nthl y Report (Chief Schmitt)
d. M:m thl y Repoo'Jt (Chief Robinson)
d. M:mthl y Report (Bobby Martin)
a. Update of E .P .A. PHASE I STUDY/ Crist
& Assoc. Engineering Firm Presentation
(Ald • Wilson)
a. Repair of 450 oozer/Approx. $2,400 .00
" (Bobby Martin)
a. Prel:irnina:ry Plat of Phase III-B, Stonewall
Subdivision (APPROVAL RECDivMENDED)
b. Prel.imi.na:ry Plat of Phase VI, Eastview
Subdivision (subject to Health IEpt.)
(APProVAL RECOMMENDED)
C . Ord. #407; Rezoning/Various Properties/
Spencer Street Area (APProVAL RECDMMENDED)
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CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSCNVILIE ARKANSAS
AGENDA -REGUlAR CITY COtNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 16TH, 1976
13 • PLANNING COMMISSION: d. T. P . White & Northeastern Rezoning
Request fran R-1 to C-2 (APPROVAL NOT
RECC1-1MENDED)
14 . GENERAL:
15 . ANNOlNCEMENTS :
e. Ord. #408; Graham Road & Southeastern;
Rezone fran R-1 to C-2 (APPROVAL
RECOMMENDED)
a. Ord. #409; Plumbing Fees; pennits and
inspections (M:iyor Reid)
b. Final Budget Presentation/City Hall Cbmplex
( 'Itmny Bond)
c. Ord. #410; Bond Issue; City Hall Canplex;
Police & Jail Facilities; Fire Stations
(M:iyor Reid)
d. Refund Request/$1,000.00 -Bill carpenter
(M:iyor Reid)
e . Discussion/Actuary Services/Police & Fire-
men's Pension Funds (M:iyor Reid)
f. Discussion/Dr'ainage SituatiOn./ E . Sewer
Treatment Facility (Ald. Hill)
a. Advertising Expenses - 3 Mill Road Tax on
Ballot 11/2/976-General Election
b. Highway Dept. requests Twenty Five -Five
Yard Loads of Dirt from Landfill area
c. Board of Adjustment M=eting/2 sign variance
requests/AMC Jeep Dealership; Buena Res-
tuarant Corporation; 6:30 p.m., Friday,
Sept. 17, 1976 City Hall.
d. Paul Excell Park Dedication Ceremonies/
2:00p.m., Sunday, Sept. 19, 1976.
e. M:ister Street Plan/Conm.mity Facilities Plan;
Presentation by Metroplan/7 :30 p.m., Tues-
day, September 21, 1976, City Hall.
f. Public Hearing/Spencer Street Area/includes
3 city-owned lots, rezoning; 8:00p.m.,
Tuesday, October 5 , 19 76 , City Hall
g. Public Hearing/Construction of Church
Building 3200 Northeastern, 7:30 p.m.,
Thur~da.y, October 7, 1976, City Hall.
15 • ANNOUNCEMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT:
'J
CITY COUNCIL OF JAO<SaNILLE, ARKANSAS
A<EIDA -REGUlAR CITY COlliCIL MEETJNG
SEPTEMBER 16TH, 1976
h. Request/use of fire station, Graham
Road; Square Dance Lessons; Ms • Ezell;
starts first Thursday in October
(for period of 16 weeks)
i. Auxiliary Police car
j. Restor~tion/School Drive back .to Two-Way;
Res. #176-76
REGUlAR ffilNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 16TH, 1976
Mtl'1ICIPAL BUILDING
7:30p.m. to 10:15 p.m.
The City council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met Thursday, September
16, 1976 at 7:30p.m. in the .Municipal Building. The meeting was called to
order by Mayor Reid ; the invocation was offe~ed by Alderman Elkins; whereupon,
the "Pledge of Allegiance. 11 was then r.ecited, led by Mayor Reid.
On IDLL CALL the follCMing members were present as their names were called,
Aldennen: Hill, Elkins, Wilson and Honeycutt, 4 present, 2 absent; a quorum
was declared. Aldennen Lehnan and Smith were absent. Others present were Mayor
Reid; in the absence of Clerk Avants, Nancy Gerren reoorded the Minutes; Bobby
Martin, Street I:Ept. Superintendent; Tcmny ;Bond, Bond Consulting Engineers; Ben
E. Rice, City Attorney; Bobby Brewer, Sewer rept. Superintendent; Gerald Hanm,
Sanitation rept. Superintendent; Annabelle MJore, Parks & Recreation Director;
Bill Owens, City Engineer; Jane Kuykendall, City Clerk's office; Mike Hagge,
City's Grant Coordinator; Police Chief Tcmny Robinson; Fire Chief Wayman Schmitt
and Ophelia Blasingame, Beautification Director.
PRESENTATION OF MmUTES
The Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting, September 2, 1976 and Minutes
of Special City Council Meeting held September 6, 1976 were officially presented
for study and later approval. (These aforementioned Minutes were forwarded
with Agenda packet earlier in the week)
CORRECriONS AND/OR ADDITIONS '10 THE MINUIES
Corrections and/or additions to the Minutes of the Regular City o:mncil Meeting
held August 19, 19 76 were the next order of business. After no corrections or
additions were to be presented, Aldennan Wilson moved, seconded by Alde.rman
Hill to approve Minutes as written and presented. All voted in the affinrative.
CPNSENT AGENDA.
Aldennan Wilson moved, seconded by Aldennan Hill to approve for payment the
current Accounts Payable in the sum of $15,805.61 for the Jacksonville Water &
Sewer I:Ept; and to accept and file the cash Receipts and Disbursements Report
for August, 1976. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldenren: Hill, Elkins,
Wilson and Honeycutt; 4 ayes and 0 nays. M:>tion car.ried.
Aldennan Wilson rroved, seconded by Alder:man Hill to accept and file the Fire
Chief' s Re:port for August, 19 76, reflecting 11 general alarms and 34 still alanns
with esti.nated fire loss during the rronth at $15,000.00. IDLL CALL and the
following voted aye, Aldennen: Hill, Elkins , Wilson and Honeycutt; 4 ayes 0 nays .
M:>tion carried.
Aldennan Wilson moved, seoonded by Aldennan Hill to accept and file the Police
Chief's Monthly Report for August, 1976, reflecting 533 cases brrught before the
Municipal Court with total cash from fines, forfeitures and other payments in the
sum of $10, 813 . 05 and 79 total runs being accanplished with city ambulance service .
rou., CALL and the following voted aye, Aldennen: Hill, Elkins, Wilson and Honeycutt.
4 ayes 0 nays . M:>tion carried.
,
Aldennan Wilson moved, seconded by Aldennan Hill to accept and file the Street
IEpt. M:>nthly Report for August, 1976. ROU.. CALL and the following voted aye,
Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Wilson and Honeycutt; 4 ayes 0 nays. Motion carried.
COUNCIL MEETING
PAGE 2
SEPTEMBER 16TH, 1976
WATER DEPARI'MEL'1T
SEWER DEPAR'IMENT
Mayor Reid introduced item of business concerning an update of Envirorunental
Protection Agency's Phase I Study that was presently being conducted under
grant guidelines by Crist & Associates Engineering Corrpany. Mayor Reid said
that Alderman Wilson had invited Mr. Beck "IYer to give council more up-to-date
infonna.tion on wey it w:1s taking so long to finish with Step I of three-phased
grant process •
Mr. "IYer then distributed to comcil members the following "flow sheet" that
explained his presentation:
SYNOPSIS : GRANT ProcESS
STEP I , STEP II , STEP III
STEP I: INFILTRATION INFIDW ANALYSIS : PROroSED SURVEY: POOGRAM WITH COSTS
COST: $57,995.00, FED. PORTION: $43,496.00
JACKSONVIIJ.E roRTI0'1 $14,499.00: PAYMENT TO
ffiTE: $36,359.00
STEP II -PLAL'JS & SPECIFICATIONS : SEWER SYSTEM EVALUATION SURVEY, SURVEY
REPORI' & POOroSED REHAB. POOGRAM (FACILITY DESI~ ffiTA)
STEP III -TREA'IMENT FACILITIES CONSTRUCI'ION OR SEWER SYS'IEM REHABILITATION
Mr. "IYer explained that in layman's language, this grant process consisted
of a 3-phased proposal. (l) STUDY (2) PLANS & SPECS. (3) ACI'UAL CONSTRU::TION
This oornplete process is covered under Public raw #92-500 passed in October, 1972.
He also brought out that his fil::m had conducted investigation of city's system
and there is excessive inflow in the sewer system, especially on the west side
of town. 'Ihis has been observed through "srroking" the lines and viewing same
through television cameras especially equipped for this type of investigation.
Mr. Tier said that L.R.A.F .B. was being worked with and that his firm has
a·ttenpted to obtain fran Dallas 1 E .P .A. office clarification where the base
stands on this aforementioned prog:ta:n1 being conducted on b3.se . He said a letter
has been read to him over the 'phone recently, and the letter stated that the
E.P .A. would participate in the amount of 75 % grant to the base for the infil·tra-
tion flow study to be conducted. It was announced that the base would not
participate in Step II nor Step III of the grant process .
Also concerning L.R.A.F .B., Mr. Tier announced that his firm has made flow
analysis reports fran the base l::x:tundacy and that was all; none had been
accomplisbed directly on base properties. It was pointed out that a flow
analysis repo1.'t has to be conducted on every phase of the system, or the
federal government will not give approval of the facility design portion of
the grant. When this is accomplished, the engineering firm can proceed with
the aforezrentioned study with the west side that goes to the west treabnent
facility. If there is excessive infiltration, he reported, the firm will have
to go into another 11 step 11 in Step I of grant process .
COUNCIL MEETING
PAGE 3
SEPTEMBER 16, 1976
Aldennan Wilson requested fran Mr. Tyer that a "reasonable" time table be
given that the city could live with at this time because the Step I Study
was months behind. .ML. Tier said as soon as his firm finds out fran L. R .A. F .B •
as to their aforementioned participation in infiltration inflow analysis study,
they will get back .i.mrrediately with council and proceed with Step II, if at
all possible. Mr. Tier said that it was his opinion in this study being con-
ducted that new facility/facilities for treatment of city's sewerage would be
"mechanical" treatment plant/plants; it v..ould take 8-10 m:mths on design;
and fran 15-18 m:mths to build aforementioned project. His professional opinion
was that with the progress being made, there should be no reason why the E .P .A.
shouldn't continue granting pennits to operate present facilities that are in
operation now when present permits run out in April of 1977.
'Jhere were sane members of the carmunity representing South Jacksonville area
who sp:>ke up and asked to be recognized; they were very concerned about Ccmnunity
Developnent Block Grant progress involving laying of sanitary service sewer lines
in their part of tCMn.
Mayor Reid then explained that appraisers (2) were almost finished with appraisals
of easernents to be acquired and pUltp station site in order to satisfy grant re-
quirements; he brought out that federal guidelines required easements and/or
properties acquired l,lilder C.D.B.G. to be either voluntarily signed over by property
owners, or the fair market price paid for the easements to be detennined by the
council before engineering firm could start letting out for bids on project itself.
Appraisals had to be accanplished first, he said. Tarmy Bond, Consulting Engineer
for this grant, then proceeded to outline progress of aforementioned discretionary
block grant m:mies. 'Ihere had only been a pproximately $6,000 expended or drawn-down
from $253,000.00 allocated for this project, and this was for planner fees. Mr.
Bond brought out fact that council was talking about an entirely different grant
funded through another federal agency; the C.D.B.G. is funded through the ~pt.
of Housing & urban Development and the grant .ML. Tyer was updating council on was
a grant that is E .P .A. funded on a 75-25 basis. 'Ihe C.D.B .G. grant entails 100%
federal funding and is to be only expended out on this project and no other way
could these monies be spent but on discretionacy block grant that it was awarded
on. He further explained that the two grants are not connected at all, only
insofar as sanitary sewer service lines are laid, then when E .P .A. grant is through
with and the 3-phased project is completed, then the aforerrentioned service lines
will be connected to major trunk lines that is funded through this agency that
will finally lead to new treatment facility.
FIRE DEPAR'IMEN'T
POLICE DEPARI'MENT
STREET DEPAR'IMENT
Mayor Reid said that a dozer the city took up maintenance on recently was in
need of repair and it would cost approx.imately $2,400.00 to repair it and get
it back in service once again.
After discussion concerning Alde:rmm Wilson's request to obtain a cost-breakdown
of canparable dozer with the highway department on a crawler-.type piece of
equi:pnent and acceptance by Mayor Reid to obtain same, Aldennan Honeycutt moved
seconded by Alderman Hill that the city repair aforementioned dozer at a cost
of approxirrately $2,400.00. All voted in the affinnative.
CDUNCIL MEETING
PAGE 4
SEP'1EMBER 16TH, 1976
SAJ.'UTATION DEPARTMENT
PARKS & RECREATICN DEPARTMENT
PI.ANI:'-liNG COMMISSICN
At this time, Alderman Hill said that there were some controversial items on
the agenda and since two of the alderrren were not present to vote on such im-
portant issues affecting so many p:ople, he was of the opinion that the Planning
Ccmni.ssion business be discussed at another meeting with all of the alde:rmen
in a ttendance to vote.
After discussion concerning aforementioned business, Mayor Reid announced that
there would be a Special City Council M8eting called for Thursday evening, 7:30
p.m., September 23, 1976 for the purpose of taking up the five items listed
under Planning Ccmnission. The consensus of opinion around council table affi:rmed
the foregoing action being taken.
The Items being tabled until aforementioned date, and time are as follows:
1. PRELJl.ffiil"ARY PIAT/PHASE III -B, STCNEWALL
SUBDIVISION: APPROVAL RECOMMENDED
2 • PRELIM.Il.'JARY PlAT/PHASE VI, EASTVIEW
SUBDIVISION (SUB 'ID HEALTH DEPT) ( APP:OO"W\L RECQM'\1ENDED)
3 • ORD. 4~40 7 i REZONING, SPENCER ST. AREA. : (APPROVAL REC<M-JENClED)
4. T. P. VIEI'IE & NORTHEASTERN REZCNING: (APP:OOVAL NOT RECDMMENDED )
5. ORD. #408; GRAHAM RD. & SOUT.HEAS'IER'-1 REZONING (APPROVAL RECDMMENDED)
GENERAL ORD. #4 09
11AN ORDINAJ.~CE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 397 PER'JAINING 'ID FEES BEING CHARGED FDR
PLUMBING PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS; DEClARING AN EMERGENCY AND FDR OTHER PURPOSES"
was introduced.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that the Ordinance be PlACED ON
FIRST READING. ROU.. CAlL and the following voted aye, Aldermen : Hill, Elkins,
Wilson and Honeycutt. M:)tion received 4 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes.
MOI'ION CARRIED. Ordinance read for FIRST TIME by Alderrran Wilson.
by Aldennc:m
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded/Hill that the Ordinance be accepted on FIRST READING.
ROU.. CALL and the following voted aye, Alderrren: Hill, Elkins, Wilson and Honeycutt.
Motion received 4 affi:rmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOI'IClil CARRIED. Ordinance
ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING.
Aldennan Hill moved, seconded by Aldennan Honeycutt to suspend the rules and place
the Ordinance on SECC!'l:D READING. ROU.. CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen :
Hill, Elkins, Wilson and Honeycutt. Motion received 4 affi:rmative votes and 0
negative votes. IYDTION CARRIED. Mayor Reid read the Ordinance for SErum TIME.
Alderrran Wilson moved, seconded by Alderrran Hill to further suspend the rules
and place the Ordinance on THIRD AI.'JD FINAL READING. rou.. CALL and the follow-
ing voted aye, Alde:rmen: Hill, Elkins, Wilson and Honeycutt. Motion received
4 affinnati ve votes and 0 negative votes. MJTION CARRIED. Whereupon, Mayor
Reid read the Ordinance for the THIRD Al~D FINAL TIME.
CDU'lCIL MEETING
PAGE 5
SEPTEMBER 16, 19 76
Aldennan Wilson noved, seconded by Aldennan Hill that the Ordinance be APPIDVED
AND AOOP'IED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins,
Wilson and Honeycutt. MJtion received 4 affirmative votes and 0 negative
votes. M:>TION CARRIED.
Alderman Wilson noved, seconded by Aldennan Hill that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE be
approved and adopted. IDLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill,
Elkins, Wilson and Honeycutt. MJtion received 4 affinnative votes and 0 negative
votes • MOTIOI.\T CARRIED •
ORDINANCE AND EMER:;ENCY CLAUSE APPIDVED AND AOOPT.ED AND NUMBERED 4 0 9 'lliiS
16TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1976.
Tcmny Bond of Bond Consulting Engineers presented an artist's conception and
site plan of proposed city hall complex. He also presented the Final Budget
Figures for aforementioned project as follows:
City Hall Canplex 15,000 s.f. at$ 45.00 $ 675,.000.00
Central Fire Station 5,000 s.f. at$ 30.00 150,000.00
(at complex)
Sub-Fire Station 1,600 s.f. at$ 30.00 50,000.00
(west of freeway)
Police & Jail New 2,400 s.f. 250,.000.00
(new & rerrodel) Remodel 4,700 s.f.
Sub-Fire Station 1,600 s.f. at $ 30.00 50,000.00
. (north branch)
Total Construction Cost ...•.... $1,175,000.00
Building construction
Bond Fees ( at 1 per cent of 1.4M )
Land
Furnishings
Architectural & Engineering Fees (at 6 per cent)
Contingency
(soil tests, surveys, abstracts, demolition)
$1,175,000.00
14,000.00
300,000.00
50,000.00
70,500.00
25,000.00
$1,634,500.00
Mr. Bond announced that on September 30, 1976 his ccm:nittee was going to have a
kick-off luncheon at the Holiday Inn, 12:00 Noon, and the aldennen were invited
to attend. He said the bond issue and all pertinent facts pertaining to it
would be presented at this time in full force to the press, businessmen, and
to the citizens of the city. 'Ihis is through the auspices of the Chamber of
camnerce.
OOUNCIL MEETING
PAGE 6
SEPTEMBER 16TH, 1976
Mr. Bond explained that the bond issue is for a total of $1.5 Million; ~-this is
slightly higher than what his ccmnittee expects actual bond issue to be. 'Ihe
fiscal agent advising city on this matter anticipates $1.4 Million; the reason
for the $1.5 Million is that which is called a "cushion" in case this amount
is to be funded through the sale of bonds • If you just call an election for
$1. 4 Million, then this is all the city would be able to sell after advertising
it for this amount. The additional $134,000 will be derived from other sources,
those being federal sources, possibly revenue sharing as this legislation has
just been approved through Congress •
ORD. #410
11AN ORDINANCE SUBMITI'ING AT THE GENERAL ELECTION IN 'IHE CITY OF JACKSONVIlLE,
ARKANSAS ON NOVEMBER 2, 19 76, THE QUESTION OF ISSUING BONDS lNDER AMENDMENT
NO. 13 TO 'IHE OJNSTITOTION OF 'IHE STATE OF ARKANSAS FOR 'IHE PU.RroSE OF FINAL~C
ING THE OOSTS 'IO THE CITY OF PURQiASING A SITE FOR AND OONSTROCTll~G Al.~D
EQUIPPING A NEW CITY HALL; PURCHASING SITES FOR AND CCNSTRUCTING AND EQUIPPING
FIRE STATIONS AND CONSTRUCTING Al~D EQUIPPING EXTENSIONS, BE'ITERMENTS AND
IMPROVEMEN"TS 'IO EXISTING FIRE STATIONS; AND PURCHASING A SITE FOR AND OON-
STROCTING AND EQUIPPING A MUNICIPAL BUILDING, INCLUDING FACILITIES FOR 'IHE
POLICE DEPAR'IMENT, 'IHE MUNICIPAL CPURI' AND A JAIL; PRESCRIBING O'IHER MA'ITERS
RElATING THERE'IO; AND DEClARING AN EJ.\1ERGENCY •11 was introduced.
Alderrran Wilson moved, seconded by Aldennan Hill that the Ordinance be placed
on FIRST READING. ROLL CAIL and the following voted aye, Aldennen: Hill,
Elkins, Wilson, and Honeycutt. .rvt>tion received 4 af£irma.t ive votes and 0
negative votes. IDI'ION CARRIED. Ordinance read for FIRST TIME by Alderman
Wilson.
Aldennan Hill rnoved, seconded by Alderman Elkins that the Ordinance be
accepted on FIRST READING. IDLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldennen:
Hill, Elkins, Wilson and Honeycutt. .rvt>tion received 4 affirmative votes and
0 negative votes. MJTION CARRIED. ORDTI~ANCE ACCEP'IED ON FIRST READING.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alde.rman Wilson to suspend the rules and
place the Ordinance on SECCND READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted
Aye, Alderrren: Hill, Elkins, Wilson and Honeycutt. Motion received 4 affinn-
itive votes and 0 negative votes; whereupon Mayor Reid read the Ordinance for
SECCND TIME.
Aldennan Wilson moved, seconded by Aldennan Honeycutt to further suspend the
rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL and the
following voted aye, Alde.rmen: Hill, Elkins, Wilson and Honeycutt. Motion re-
ceived 4 affinnati ve votes and 0 negative votes , whereupon Mayor Reid read the
Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Aldennan Hill that the Ordinance be APPIDVED
AND ADJPIED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldemen: Hill, Elkins,
Wilson and Honeycutt. Motion received 4 affinnative votes and 0 negative votes.
MJTION CARRIED.
Aldennan Hill moved, seconded by Aldennan Elkins tllat' the EME~CY CIAUSE
be approved and adopted. ROLL CAlL and the following voted aye, Aldennen:
Hill, Elkins, Wilson and Honeycutt. M:>tion received 4 affinnative votes and 0
negative votes. MJTION CARRIED.
OJ{N.CIL MEETING
PAGE 7
SEPTEMBER 16TH, 1976
ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY ClAUSE APPIDVED AND AJX)PTED AND NUMBERED 4 1 0 'IHIS
16th Day of SEPTEMBER, 1976.
Mayor Reid stated that the Carpenter Realty Co. had written a letter stating
that on October 3, 1974 a check was given the city fran his finn in the arrount
of $1,000.00 to pay for 1/2 month's rent on a ditch-digging machine to clean
ditch above West Main Street, going back up toward Transvaal Chemical Cb. and
M:irshall Road, (north). Also, it was his contention that he had to have work
accanplished at a later date by saneone else. Mr. Carpenter also said that
the machine was never utilized to clean out this aforementioned ditch area
and he wished to be reinlbursed his $1,000.00. Mayor Reid then presented a
oopy of city's receipt dated October 4, 1974 in the amount of $1,000.00 show-
ing that this arrount had been received fran carpenter Construction Co. for
"ditch work" to be perforrced by the city. The money had been paid to the clerk
by check.
Upon qu=stioning the street department superintendent, Bobby Martin, it was as-
certained that as far as his memory served him, the ditch-digging machine was
used on the south side of the Main Street bridge, and he could remember also
cutting the ditch through in a northerly direction; but, he was not street super-
intendent at that time, and a log or record was not kept of daily work chores
that was being done .
Alderman Wilson rroved that since Mr. carpenter was not present at meeting, that
this request be denied. Motion died for lack of a second.
It was final consensus of council that this matter should be resolved by those
people concerned with issue at hand; thus, Mayor Reid said he would endeavor to
obtain more infonnation fran both sides and present it at next regularly scheduled
council meeting to be held first Thursday in October .
Mayor Reid said that at this point in time, the Policemen and Firemen Pension
Board funds were taking in more than they were disbursing and financially the
funds look very good; but, it was his opinion, along with recamnendations from
both pension boards, that a professional study of the pension funds should be
undertaken . The professional Actuary study would consist of experts in re-
tirement systems advising boards to determine the adequacy of current funding,
and if enough monies were being set aside currently to take care of each mem-
ber's pension by the time he/she retires. Mayor Reid stated that the cost of
this study is $1,500.00 per fund.
Mayor Reid stated that his suggestion would be to utilize Revenue Sharing funds
to have study conducted for both funds rather than take this aforementioned
rroney out of these respective funds.
Aldemnan Wilson noved, seconded by Aldennm Hill to hire an Actuary to perform
aforenentioned study for both Police and Fire Pension funds to be paid for out
of REVENUE SHARING account. All voted in the affirmative.
At this time, Mayor Reid announced that the Policem:m 1 s Pension Board meets the
first Friday of each month, noontime, Ramada Inn; the Firemen's Pension Board
meets the first .r-t:>nday of each month, sarre time, same place, and invited alder-
men to attend rreetings.
CX)(NCIL JYEETING
PAGE 8
SEPTEMBER 16TH, 1976
Aldennan Hill brought forth next item of business which concerned drainage
situation adjacent to East Sewer Treatment facility located off of Loop Road.
He staterl that the East 'rreatrrent plant is overloaded; and mentioned action
the council took a few weeks back concerning funding a project to divert
sane of the water which goes through the Laurel & Cherry Street area when it
rains. This consisted of Step I of a Step IV overall project, which entailed
cutting new opening on Virgil o=laney' s property on Graham Road.
It was his opinion that the council should go back and set some new priorities
in matter concerning where best the city revenues could be first utilized. He
suggested that city look into a project to dredge out a ditch which goes from
Loop Road into Lonoke County which finally flows into Jack's Bayou. He also
comnented on the fact that raw sewage is dl..liTped onto ground fran East Sewer
facility when overloading occurs. He stated that the city could spent a lot
of money diverting water fran the areas which are flooded, like Cherry & Laurel
Street, but it wouldn't do much good unless some final method for taking the
water away was devised. It was brought out that this aforementioned channel
East of Loop Road was originally dug out in the early 1920's by the Co:rps. of
Engineers, but since that time, nothing much has been done to keep it cleaned
out and free running.
The approximate cost discussed at this time to dredge out aforementioned ditch
was $8.00 to $10 per linear foot with 2 and l/2 miles, altogether, inwlved in
total project.
After much further discussion, it was general consensus of council members
present that the city hold up on Laurel & Cherry Street drainage project re-
cently voted on, and instead endeavor to set up a meeting with the judges
of both lonoke and Pulaski Counties; Corps . of Engineers; and Soil and Water
Conservationists to help city on this aforementioned type of project in assist-
ing city on dredging out ditch east of Loop Road that leads into Jack's Bayou.
Mayor Reid said aforementioned action would be initiated by his office, and he
would inform council members when this meeting would be set up; also, he stated
he would hold up buying drainage pipe for laurel & Cherry Street j;nprovements
until meeting was held and action taken.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Reid armounced that Judge !-E.ckey's office informed the city recently in
letter form that there would be advertising expenses incurred in 3-rnill road
tax that would be placed on the November 2nd ballot. This didn't entail a
large amount of money, but he did want council to know about this expenditure.
It was announced that the Ark. Highway D:!pt. had requested twenty-five, five-
yard loads of dirt to be obtained from city owned landfill property in Lonoke
County. This dirt is to be used at intersection of Highways 67-167. It was
consensus of opinion that it met with council's approval and allowed Mayor
Reid to inform the Highway D=pt. that they could have the aforementioned loads
of dirt.
There is to be a Board of Adjustment meeting concerning two sign variance requests
by Jacksonville AM:: Jeep o=alership and Buena Restaurant Cbrporation, Friday, 6 :30
P.M. September 17, 1976 at City Hall.
COlNCIL MEERTING
PAGE 9
SEPTEMBER 16TH, 1976
Metroplan is going to present a Master Street Plan and Ccmnunity Facilities
Plan presentation on Tuesday, September 21, 1976, City Hall, 7:30P.M. 'Ihis
will be attended by Planning camnission members and council is invited to
be in attendance .
A public hearing will be held October 5, 1976, City Hall, 8:00P.M. that in-
cludes the rezoning of Spencer Street area, and 3 city owned lots in this
inmediate area, also. A corrrnent was made by Ben Rice, City Attorney, that
these 3 aforementioned lots that are presumably owned by the city are at
the corner of Spencer and Trickey Lane, and the Jacksonville Nursing Hane is
presently located on this property.
Another public hearing is scheduled for Thursday, October 7, 1976, City Hall,
7: 30 P.M. concerning construction of church building, 32 00 Northeastern Street.
It was announced that it was going to be city's policy to hold up on this
construction until hearing is held and citizen input is heard on this natter
on pros and cons of said construction in residential area.
A request was brought up at this time by a square dance club that wanted to
have permission from city council to use #2 fire station located on Graham
Road for a period of 16 weeks starting first Thursday in October, one night
a week, for square dance lessons. The recreation cent.er cannot handle this
due to previous ccmnitments; therefore, there were no objections raised by
the council to letting aforementioned square dance club use fire station
facilities for the aforementioned period of time.
Chief Robinson told the council rrernbers that an equipped police car was present-
ly parked, unused, atDub Colvert's r esidence on Pinion Lane. This car was
previously utilized by members of the Auxiliary police before reorganization took
place by his administration. He asked council pennission to approach .ML. Colvert
and request that the police equipnent be removed from subject car and given to
police depart:Irent. Chief Robinson mentioned the "blue lights" plus equipnent
was all his depart:Irent required from vehicle.
Mayor Reid said he would contact Mr. Colvert on what equiflllent belongs to his
fo:rmer Auxiliary membership and what belongs to the police department and come
to a satisfactory agreement on ownership of said equipnent between both parties
concerned and report back to the council outcane of matter .
.Mayor Reid announced that the Highway Depart:Iren t had agreed with the Pulaski
County SpeciaLSchool District that traffic congestion would arise from naking
School Drive a one-way street; therefore, they were requesting council to
rescind farmer resolution approved and adopted making aforementioned street one-
way. Mayor Reid said it was not going to affect present intersection improve-
ments adversely by rescinding aforementioned resolution action. He said the
design of Marshall Road and Main therefore -would not be affected if such action
was to be taken.
After discussion on the matter, a "RESOLUTION REPEALING RESOLUI'ION NO. 17 3-76,
RES'IORING SCHOOL DRIVE 'IO 'IWJ-WAY TRAFFIC" was introduced.
Aldennan Hill moved, seconded by Alde:r:rran Elkins to read the RESOLUTICN. IDLL
CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Wilson and Honeycutt;
4 ayes, 0 nays. fution carried. Ben Rice, City Attorney, read the RESOLuriON in
its entirety.
COUNCIL MEETlliG
PAGE 10
SEPTEMBER 16TH, 1976
Alderman Hill moved seconded by Alderman Elkins to approve and adopt
the RESOLUTION • ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldennen: Hill,
Elkins, Wilson and Honeycutt; 4 ayes 0 nays. Motion C~r,.ted. I) 1,.. ,\.~~~ ~o -~·
RESOLUTION APPIDVED AND AJX)PTED AND NUMBERED l 7 6 /-7 6 'IHIS 16TH mY OF
SEPTEMBER, 1976.
(since the aforerrentioned RESOLUTION was not prepared ahead of council
meeting, the aldemen requested Nancy Cerren to type RESOLUTICN and send
them a copy for their files; their request was noted.)
ADJOURNMENT
There bemg no further business to corre before the council on motion of
Aldennan Hill, seconded by Aldennan Elkins and by consent of all others
present, the council adjourned until the next Special City Council M=eting
to be held Septerrber 23, 1976. All voted in the affinnative.
APPIDVED:
A'ITEST:
r
-j
CURRENT ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
September 1976
ABC Fire Ext. Sales (Pd) 46.35
Arkansas Meter 2,768.90
American Public Heal.(Pd) 35.50
Bond Engineers 761.85
Brooks Farm Center (Pd)2,214.92
Capital Business Mach. 50.50
Cash Printing 79.25
ConMark 120.56
Criss & Shaver 146.78
Carl Durrett's Phillip 66)13.14
F & F Auto Parts 45.32
W W Grainger Inc.
Holman/Pyle Co.
Jacksonville Daily News
James Bros.
Keeling Supply
Mobil Oil ( Pd )
Northgate Plumbing
Rotary Club
Safew ay Stores
Smith & Shrader (Pd)
W.T. Stover Co.
Witcher Electric
319.63
72.00
35.12
196.20
141.88
3,114.12
980.00
14.00
128.25
477.92
42.23
47.02
Arkansas Bolt Co.
Ark Dept. Pollution (Pd)
Binswanger Glass Co.
Bowles & Edens
B & S Rental
Capitol Chemical
City Lumber
Conrade Electric
Diesel Bearing
Elite Body Shop
Goodsell Welding
Hollis & Co. ( Pd )
Ivy Hall Garage
Jacksonville Dust Ser.
Johnson's Greenhouse
McKesson Chemical
Modern Chemical
Ref. & Electric Supply
Rye Office Machines
Sight & Sound
Southern States Industries
Vaughan Tire Co.
TOTAL DISB.
PAID BILLS
DISB. TO PAY
4.95
30.00
49.98
2,478.43
370. 80
354.75
667.69
486.97
776.52
10.30
151.02
82.94
69.67
67.50
78.67
3,277.25
249.00
72.67
458.87
26.85
94.44
96.65
$21,807.36
6 ,001. 75
1 5 ,805.61
1. OPENING PRAYER:
2 • ROLL CALL:
CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSONVILLE I ARKANSAS
A~-SPECIAL CITY COlNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 23RD, 1976
3. PLANNING C:OMITSSICN : a. Preliminary Plat of Phase III-B,
AIXJOURNMENT:
Stonewall Subdivision (APPROVAL REC:OM-1ENDED)
b. Preliminary Plat of Phase VI, Eastview
Subdivision (SlJBJECT '10 HEALTH DEPT.)
(APPROVAL ROCOMMENDED)
c. Ord. #407; Rezoning/Various Properties;
Spencer Street Area (APPROVAL RECOMMENDED)
d. T. P. White & Northeastem Rezoning Request
Fran R-1 to C-2 (Revelle Property)
(APPIDVAL NOT RECOMMENDED)
e. Ord. #408; Graham Road & Southeastern;
Rezoning fran R-1 to C-2 (Dougherty Property)
(APP:OOVAL RECQlvMENDED)
SPECIAL CITY CO'lNCIL MEETThiG
SEPTEMBER 23, 1976
MUNICIPAL BUILDThiG
7:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.
'Ihe City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met Thursday, September
23, 1976 at 7:30p.m., in the Municipal Building. 'Ihe meeting was called to
order by Mayor Reid, followed by the invocation and the recitation of the
"Pledge of Allegiance", also led by Mayor Reid.
On ROLL CALL the following members were present as their names were called,
Aldennen: Hill, Elkins, Wilson and Honeycutt; 4 present, 2 absent. A quorum
was declared. (Alderman Smith arrived late); Aldennan Lehman was absent for
full meeting. Others present were: Mayor Reid; in the absence of Clerk
Avants, Nancy Gerren recorded the minutes; Jane Kuykendall, City Clerk 1 s Office;
Opal Woodrum, City Clerk 1 s Office; Armabelle M::x:>re, Parks & Recreation Director;
Ben Rice, City Attorney; Bill 0\Nens, City Engineer and Jerrel Fielder, Bond
Consulting Engineers.
Mayor Reid opened meeting by announcing that this meeting was a Special City
Council JYJeeting called fran last Thursday's regularly scheduled Council Meet-
ing which was held on September 16, 1976; he said this Special JYJeeting was
called to take action on items that came before Planning Ccrnmission, and that
council would consider these five (5) items of business as brought forth from
aforementioned meeting.
At this time, Mayor Reid asked if there were any ccmnents to be offered on any
item of business on agenda, and if anyone wished to be heard at that time to
please corre fo:rward. But when the time came for i terns to be discussed by
council members, he requested the audience to afford the council the same
courtesy to consider items as a body with no interruptions, so as to proceed
with an orderly meeting as possible.
As there was no carment at this time fran those attending m=eting, Mayor Reid
then proceeded with the following business at hand:
PLANNING CCMMISSIOO
Mayor Reid brought forth Preliminary Plat of Phase III-B, Stonewall Subdivision
for discussion. Jerrel Fielder of Bond Consulting Engineers brought to council 1 s
attention that drainage problems and/or difficulties had previously been worked
out in this area by consulting engineers, and that drop inlets were to be in-
stalled on Martin Street to help alleviate excessive run-off. He said there
was approximately 9 acres of property that has a natural drainage flow south-
ward t<Mards railroad. He also mentioned developed, multi-family-type dwellings
abut this portion of the subdivision; and that approximately 45 lots are in-
volved in this Phase III-B.
Aldennan Wilson moved, seconded by Aldennan Elkins that aforementioned plat
be approved as per Planning Canrnission 1 s reccmnendations . All voted in the
affi:r:mative.
'Ihe Preliminary Plat of Phase VI, Eastview Subdivision was discussed at length.
'Ihe Planning Ccmnission had recarnrended to council that this aforementioned
plat be approved, SUBJECT 'ID ARKANSAS STATE HEALTH DEPARTMENT RELEASING RE-
STRICTIOO OF ANY .MJRE TIE-0NS 'ID 'IHE WEST SEWAGE TREATMENT FACILITY. Bill
<Mens, City Engineer, announced that the Health Dept. will not approve any
rrore tie-ons to aforementioned facility until sorrething is done to the inter-
ceptors.
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 23RD, 1976
PAGE 2
Mayor Reid announced that he had been in contact by telephone with the
Corps of Engineers in Vicksburg, Mississippi, and they will have a
representative here in our city on the 18th, 19th, and 20th of October,
1976. He said the representative will meet with the city on drainage
problems being experienced and also on sewage treatment problems. Also,
roth Pulaski County and Lonoke County judges vvould be contacted for
attendance at this meeting, as well as Soil and Water Conservatation rep-
resentatives. Aforementioned representative from Corps of Engineers
in Vicksburg will bring drawings and plans with him and will discuss possibility of
drainage ditch bed.ng constructed east of Loop Road leading into Jack's Bayou
in Lonoke County. Mayor Reid said all will be notified on exact time, date,
and place of meeting . This will include council members and press, also.
Aldennan Wilson rroved, seconded by Aldennan Elkins that Preliminary Plat
of Phase VI, Eastview Subdivision be approved, as per Planning CCmnission' s
reccmnendations, SUBJECT 'IO HEALTH DEPARTMENT 1 S ACTIQI\I. All voted in the affirm-
ative.
Ord. No. 407, Rezoning of Various Properties; Spencer Street area was brought
to council's attention as not having plat to show exactly where this property
is located on Spencer Street; therefore, Aldennan Honeycutt moved, seconded
by Aldennan Elkins to table Ord. #407 until such time Planning Ccmnission
provides map of area. All voted in the affirmative.
The Planning Commission recanmended to deny approval for a rezoning fran R-1
to C-2 (Revelle Property) at T. P. White & Northeastern Sts. The Council
upheld aforementioned ruling by following action: Alderman Wilson rroved,
seconded by Alderman Hill that the city council deny request for rezoning,
as per Planning Ccmnissiort's recommendation. All voted in the affirmative.
Ord. No. 408: "AN ORDINANCE REClASSIFYING VARIOUS PROPERTIES IN '!HE CITY OF
JAa<SONVILLE, ARKANSAS;; AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 213 AND 238 OF 'I'llli CITY OF
JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS; DECLARING AJ.\1 EM!:RGEJ\JCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES . " was
introduced. (Graham Road & Southeastern Vicinity; from R-1 to C-2)
Alderman Wilson rroved, seconded by Aldennan Smith that the Ordinance be
placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Hill, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Aldennan Elkins voted nay. Motion re-
ceived 4 affirmative votes and l negative vote: MJtion Approved. Ordinance
read for FIRST TIME by Alderman Wilson.
Aldennan Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the Ordinance be accepted
on FIRST READING; whereupon, a discussion then ensued between residents of
area to be rezoned and council members. Many residents who had signed petitions
for/against rezoning procedure were present to voice opinions an pros and cons
of aforerrentioned rezoning. The narres of residents who signed petition in
favor of rezoning were read by clerk. All peti tians pertaining to residents
signatures for/against rezoning were submitted for council's viewing.
After much discussion, a IDLL CALL was taken for ordinance to be accepted on
FIRST READING, as follows: Aldennen, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt voted aye;
Aldennen Hill and Elkins voted nay. Ixbtion to accept on FIRST READING received
3 affirrrative votes and 2 negative votes. Motioo denied.
ADJOURNMEN'T
SPECIAL CITY COtNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 23RD, 1976
PAGE 3
There being no further business to cane before the council on motion of
Alderman Wilson, seconded by Alderman Elkins, and by consent of all members
present, the council meeting adjourned until the next Regular City Council
Meeting to be convened on October 7, 19 76 at 7: 30 p .rn.
APPROVED:
AT'IEST:
, I
l.
2.
CITY (J)U'JCIL OF JAa<SONVILLE, ARKANSAS
AGENDA. ,... REGULAR CITY COU'JCIL MEETING
OCIOBER 7TH, 19 76
OPENING PRAYER:
ROLL CALL:
3. PRESENTATION OF MINUI'ES : Regular City Council Meeting-Septanber 16, 1976
Special City Council M:!eting-September 23, 1976
4. APPROVAL/AND/OR CORRECI'ICN Regular City Council Meeting....Septernber 2, 1976
OF MINU'IES : Special City Council Meeting-September 6, 19 76
5 . CONSENT AGENDA:
(WATER DEPARTMENT)
(FIRE DEPARTMENT)
(STREET DEPARTMENT)
(STREET DEPARTMENT)
6. WA'IER DEPARTMENT:
7. SEWER DEPAR'IMENT:
8. FIRE DEPARTMENT:
9. POLICE DEPAR'IMENT:
10. STREET DEPARI'MENT:
11. SANITATIOJ.'J" DEPAR'IMENT :
a. Outside city Limit Water Tie-on Request;
Oakey Price, Military Road Area
(Billie Staples)
b. r.tmthly Report (Chief Schmitt)
c . l\bnthly Report (Bobby M:lrtin)
d. Request approval for Street Lights at follCM-
ing locations: ( 1) Pine.-.rood School an North-
eastem (2) Street Lighting, South Briarfield
Subdivision (3) Seven Street Lights in WJod-
briar Subdivision (Bill Owens)
a . Request to rescind council action/outside
city limit water tie-on; M:lrcilla Young,
LeM:ly Rd. area (Billie Staples)
b. Request replacement of Valves at West Water
Treatment Facility (Billie Staples)
c. Change the accounting in Water & Se.-.rer Depts.
to calendar year basis (Mayor Reid)
a. Sewer line to Gen. Samuels and Credit union
(Mayor Reid)
a. Request acceptance of low bid/jackhammer and
air canpressor (Bobby Martin)
b. Gravel for extension of Gen. Samuels Rd.
(Ald • Wilson)
CITY COlliCIL OF JAa<SCNVILLE I ARKANSAS
AGENlY\. ... REGULAR CITY COlliCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 7TH, 1976
12 . PARKS & RECREATION DEPT:
13. PLANNII.~G COMMISSION:
14. GENERAL:
15. ANNOU\ICEIY.IENTS:
ADJOURNMENT:
a. AWard Presentation/"Facility of the Year"
(Paul Excell Park) (Annabelle Mx>re)
a. Ord. #407; Rezoning Spencer Street Area
R-1 to C-3 & R-1 to R-3.
a . Public Hearing/Church oonstruction on
Northeastern Street (Mayor Reid)
b . Establishment of fair market value/parcels;
C.D.B.G.; So. Jacksonville Sewer Project
(Mike Hagge)
C_'\),. ·fi"'tl(
c . Rezoning reconsideration; GLaham Road
Property owned by Harry Dougherty
(Alderman Wilson)
d . Resolution No. 177-76; 'IWo...Way School Drive
(Mayor Reid)
e . Reimbursement Request ( $1, 000. 00) William
carpenter (Mayor Reid)
a . Open House: 2 fire stations; October 9, 19 76
(Saturday)
b. City Hall Open/October 9, 1976; 9:00 a.m. to
1:00 p.m.; voter registration (cut off date
is October 12, 1976)
C • COrpS Of EngineerS .lVEeting -QCtOber 18 1 19 76 •
7:00 p.m. at City Hall (drainage situation-
East of lDop Road)
d. Free Immunization Shots-SWine F\ll Vaccine-
Jacksonville Elementary School, October 16 ,
1976, 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (CONSEN'T FDRMS
AVAILABLE TUESI:ll\Y, OCIOBER 12. AT HEALTH CLINIC)
e. .Metroplan Pl?esen ta tion of Q:rnprehensi ve Master
Street Plan, October 19, 1976, 7:30p.m., City
Hall
f. Dub Cblvert's $380.00 Request
g. Tcmny Bond !:S Drainage Proposal
h • Bull Dozer lease
I CURRENT ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Allied Arkansas
Archem Inc.
Bond Engineers
Bowles & Edens Co.
Cash Printing ( Pd )
Conrade Electric
Crain Sales Co.
Curtin Matheson
Donnel Office Supply
F & F Auto Parts
Fleet Products Co.
General Scientific
Ivy Hall Garage
Holman/Pyle
Improved Canst. Methods
Ivy's Auto Supply
Jacksonville Starter & Gen.
McKesson Chemical Co.
Mobil Oil ( Pd )
Motion Industries Inc.
National Chemsearch
OTASCO McCrory
Roc-Arc Water Co.
Safeway Stores Inc.
Walkers Radiator Ser.
October 1976
29.13
358.40
296.63
324.70
51.36
101.70
276.43
81.72
31.02
28.76
50.32
29.41
32.82
72.00
900.00
5. 39
24.67
3,429.90
2,453.30
6.54
394.20
17.46
40.43
86.89
354.69
Arkansas Paper Co.
B-G Communications
Pitney Bowes
Capitol Chemical
City Lumber
Con Mark
Criss & Shaver
Whit Davis
Favorite Check Printers
W R Funkhouser Inc.
Gary's Florist
Goodsell Welding
Hollis & Company
IBM
Infilco Degremont Inc.
Jacksonville Dust Ser.
James Bros.
Mobil Oil
Modern Chemical
Jacksonville Gas
O.B. Repair
Refrigeration & Electric
Rye Office Machines
Vaughan Tire Co.
Waterworks Supply Co (Pd)
TOTAL DISB.
PAID BILLS
Disb. To Pay
50.17
24.72
25.53
322.50
700.77
74.11
83.43
6.53
104.01
27.63
10.30
156.46
151.78
63.04
6·33. 74
54.00
85.28
2,102.91
249.00
149.21
12.15
37.08
18.54
381.32
328.69
$15,330.77
2,833.35
12,497.42
r
REGULAR CITY CDUNCIL MEETING
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
OCIDBER 7TH, 19 76
7:30p.m. to 9:45 p.m.
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met Thursday, October
7, 1976 at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building. The meeting was called to order
by Mayor Reid and the invocation was given .bY Reverend Marvin Thomas, Pastor
of Jesus Name Pentecostal Church; followed by the recitation of the "Pledge of
Allegiance" , led by Mayor Reid.
On IDLL CALL the following members were present as their names were called,
Aldennen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt., 6 present, 0 absent;
a quorun was declared. Others present were Mayor Reid; in absence of Clerk
Avants, Nancy Gerren recorded the Minutes; Ben E. Rice, City Attorney; Bill Owens,
City Engineer; Robert Martin, Street Superintendent; John New, Code Enforcement
Director; Bobby Brewer, Sewer Department Superintendent; Annabelle Mx>re, Parks
and Recreation Director; Chief Wayman Schmitt of the Fire Department and Lloyd
Bailey, Purchasing Agent.
PRESENTATION OF 'IHE MINUTES
The Minutes of tbe Regular City Council J.'I!Eeting of September 16, 1976 and the
Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of September 23, 1976 were presented
for study and later approval. (These Minutes were forwarded with agenda packet
earlier in the week to the aldermen)
CDRRECTIONS AND/OR ADDITIONS 'IO THE MINU'IES
Corrections and/or additions to the Minutes of the Regular City Council J.'I!Eeting
of September 2, 1976 and the Special City Council .Meeting of September 6, 1976
were the next order of business. After no corrections or additions were pre-
sented, Aldenuan Wilson moved, seconded by Aldennan Hill to approve the Minutes
as written. All voted in the affi.nnative.
CDNSENT AGENilZ\
Mayor Reid presented the following items for approval on CDNSENT AGEN~:
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Aldennan Smith to accept the request for an
outside-the-city water tie-on from Oakey Price for property located one house
west of Keyser's Green House on Mili ta:ry Road (State Highway #294) , Route 1,
Box 121, Jacksonville, Arkansas. IDLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldennen:
Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. IYbtion received 6 affirmative
votes and 0 negative votes. Motion carried.
Aldennan Wilson moved, seconded by Aldenuan Smith to accept and file the Fire
Chief's Report for September, 1976, reflecting 6 general alarms and 16 still
alarms with an estimated fire loss during the month at $6,720.00. ROLL CALL and
the following voted aye, Aldennen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honey-
cutt. Ivbtion received 6 affi.nnative votes and 0 negative votes. Motion carried.
Aldennan Wilson moved, seconded by Aldennan Smith to accept and file the Street
Department's Report for September, 19 76 . ROLL CALL and the following voted aye,
Aldennen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received
6 affinnative votes and 0 negative votes. IYbtion carried.
Aldennan Wilson moved, seconded by Alde:rman Smith to approve and accept billing
on the following street lights in the city of Jacksonville, Arkansas: (l) Pine-
wood School on Northeastern Street (2) Street Lighting, South Briarfield Subdivision
COUNCIL .MEETING
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OC'IOBER 7TH, 1976
(3) Seven Street Lights in Woodbriar Subdivision. ROLL CALL and the following
voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, EJJdns, Lehman, Wilson, Smith, and Honeycutt. J.l.btion
received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. :MJtion carried.
GENERAL
J:-.13.yor Reid announced at this time there would be a deviation in regular order
of business, if no objections were vo · ced by council members . This concerned
a Public Hearing s cheduled for 7 :30 p .rn. , City Hall, to consider construction
of a church building--location advertised as 3200 Northeastern Street, ci·ty of
Jacksonville, Arkansas. The church is pastored by Rev. J:o.1arvin Thomas o f the
Jesus Name Pentecostal Church; after receiving no obj ections to q.forernentioned
deviation fran regular agenda, the Public Hearing proceeded as follows:
PUBLIC HEARING: CDNSTRUCI'ION OF CHURCH BUILDIL\IG, r..ar #2, HASSOO EDITION, 3200
NOR'IHEAS'IERN STREET, CITY OF JACKSOOVILLE, ARKANSAS (JESUS NAME PEf:·nECDSTAL ClHJROf)
Aldennan Wilson opened the Public Hearing by voicing his views insofar as the
council being involved in a matter such as a church structure being built. He
questioned the fact that the council should even be involved or rule in this in-
stance. M3.yor Reid then proceeded to clarify this i tern of business to council. He
said that as he understood and interpreted present ordinance, churche-S shall be
permitted ill residential districts upon pennit granted by city council after hav-
ing advertised for 15 days and setting a date to hear objections to same; in
the event that twenty percent or more of the people within a radius of 160-feet,
excepting alleys and streets, object to profOsed penni t, then such permit shall
not be granted except by favorable vote of two·· thirds vote of all merribe:ts o£
city council.
Rev. Marvin Thomas then explained to council, after receiving ·the floor from
Mayor Reid, his church's plans for making aforementioned property suitable for
building to be constructed and for poor drainage situation to be rectified. He
further stated that water would drain off properly because of i.rrprovernents he
had made already on property.
At this time, a petition voicing opposition to aforerrentioned construction signed
by 15 residents, representing 8 families, plus an attachnent fran Wayne Stroud,
Heal Estate Broker, employed with G::>lden I<ey Heal Estate o:mpany, 118 W. Main St. ,
Jacksonv ·ue, Arkansas was presented by a spokesman frcm nearby area adjacent
to prop::>sed church structure. 'ilie reasons for their objections to church building
was twofold: (1) The size of building places it over natural drainage ditch of
area and will obstruct drainage (contended) (2) Property owners want area to re-
main residential witmut provisions made for a public establishment. Also, mention
was made of lowering property values because of present and past f looding con-
ditions that prevail. The M:>ore and Goodman families objected to church con-
struction at this time mainly because of drainage problems, as outlined previously.
After further discussion from spokesman for residents and Rev. Thcmas represent-
ing church body, Aldennen Smith and Lehman felt that council needed to invest-
igate the problem further with evaluation fran city engineer's office on
drainage situation . Therefore, Aldennan Wilson rroved, seconded by Alderman
Smith that this item of business be tabled until next regularly scheduled council
meeting, October 21, 1976, and that city engineer 1 s office prepare a re};X)rt on
COUNCIL MEETING
PAGE 3
OCI'OBER 7'IH, 1976
the natural drainage and the elevation of property in question. All voted
in the affirmative.
I'-1ayor Reid then announced that official Public Hearing on aforementioned
church construction had been conducted at this zreeting, and all objections
had been voiced and those in favor of building being constructed had been
heard from. Therefore, Mayor Reid ruled that over twenty percent of neighbor-
ing residents had voiced objections to construction, and a two thirds vote
would be required by council members to allow this church to be built. He
further stated that this item wo'uld be ruled on as a legislative item of
business by council and voted on as such at next council meeting to be held
October 21, 1976.
WATER r::EPARI'MENT
Mayor Reid announced that i tern concerning outside city lirni t water tie-on
located on LeMay Road requested by .Marcilla·Young be tabled because Mrs.
Billie Staples, Water Dept. Supt. was unable to be present at meeting. He
said the i tern would be deferred for action and would be back on the agenda
on October 21, 1976.
Aldennan Smith moved, seconded by Aldermm Wilson that the request to ad-
vertise for bids on replacement of valves at West Water Treatment facility
be a pproved for the estimated cost of approximately $8,300.00. All voted in
the affi:rnative. (Note!) (Mrs. Billie Staples, Water Dept. Supt., had pre-
viously provided council members a cost estimate breakdown of aforementioned
filter control valves, and it was brought out that the cost of these valves
could be covered by the Depreciation Fund.) The council was in agreement
with her reccmnendation.
l'-1ayor Reid requested approval from city council to change the accounting pro-
cedures in Water and Sewer Departrrents to coincide with present procedures
now being utilized with General Fund and Street Department Fund. This en-
tails Water and Sewer Departments following along the line of a yearly, cal-
endar-type basis. Mayor Reid said the auditors are in agreement with this
arrangement; it was also mentioned by Aldennan Smith that the city's mmage-
ment consultants had recomnended such action "WOuld be wise, also. Therefore,
Aldennan Wilson rroved, seconded by Aldennan Honeycutt that accounting pro-
cedures in Water and Sewer Departments be changed from present status to a
calendar year basis. All voted in the affinnative.
SEWER DEPARTMENT
Mayor Reid brough t next i tern of business concerning the running of a sewer
line fran where it ends n<M (behind Smithwick Drive and AP&L Substation)
on out to General Samuels Road; this is to accomodate the Industrial Park
going in behind Credit Union on Marshall !bad.
Mayor Reid then introduced Ml:'. William (Bill) Scherr representing finn,
Tru-Fit Aluminum Co., in the Industrial Park area whose property is being
developed and affected at this time.
Tonmy Bond, o:msulting Engineer, presented drawings of aforementioned pro-
posed sewer line. He said this was a six inch line, with 4 45 feet of sewer
CDUNCIL MEETING
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OCIDBER 7'IH, 1976
line involved in project; also, computing at $5.00 a foot, the cost
would be approximately $2,000.00 to $3,000.00.
It was presented by Bill <:Mens, City Engineer, tha.t uevelopers were in-
fanned that .improvements would have to be accanplished by them, in that
the eight inch water line had to be installed, versus a two inch water
line. This was for adequate fire protection in area to be served; also,
a fire hydrant was to be installed. The possibility of tying into Credit
Union existing sewer line was left open .
After discussion on possibility of bidding this whole project out under
one contract betw-een Bond Engineering and council members, Alderman Srni th
moved, seconded by Aldennan Lehman that the city participate in taking
aforementioned sewer line frau the existing line to General Samuels Road,
by advertising for bids on whole project so as to benefit from a more
favorable contract price, and that developer nm line the rest of the way
thernsel ves, and escrow monies be put up by developer, Tru-Fit Alumimnn,
for fire hydrant, water line being run, and £or sewer line installation.
All voted in the affinnative.
FIRE DEPARTMEN"T
POLICE DEPARTMENT
STREET DEPARTJ'.'IENT
Mayor Reid presented the following bid abstract and requested council to
accept lav bid:
PORTABLE AIR CDMPRESSOR AND Acx:ESSORIES (JACKHAMMER/PAVING BREAKER)
Item No. rescription *Price: $ Bidder: *PriCE: $ Bidder:
1 Portable Air Oornpressor 6979.28 T. C. Fbrd 5278.75 Rushing
Mason
2 Paving Breaker 4 75.86 T. c. Fbrd 602.55 Rushing
Mason
(includes hose)
3 25' x 3/4 Air Hose 23.94 T. c. Fbrd
4 20' x 3/8 Air Hose 35.63 T. C. Ford
535.43 Total/Ace.
*includes taxes
&
&
Alderman Smith rroved, seconded by Alderrran Wilson to accept low bid on port-
able air canpressor fran Rushing & Mason and accept law bid on accessories
fran.T . c. Ford Co. (amounts: $5278.75/Rushing &lvlason, $535.43/T. c. Ford)
with these monies to be appropriated as follows: l/2 Water & Sewer Departments
and l/2 Street I::epartment. All voted in the affirmative.
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OCTOBER 7TH, 1976
Alderman Wilson announced that the county has completed their
work out as far as cutting the road bed through from Redmond
Road to Harris Road (General Samuels) . He further stated
that General Samuels Road itself is not open for through traffic,
as yet, in this particular extension.
A cost estimate of gravel and asphalt for this aforementioned
road bed was presented to council at this time from city engineer's
office, along with price it would cost to complete project. The
cost estimate consisted of 9,315 tons of gravel at $3.00, equalling
$27,945.00; 2,415 tcrs of two inch asphalt HMAC mixture at $16.50,
equalling $39,847.00. The total cost involved in project amounted
to $67,792.00.
Alderman Wilson mentioned that he requested this cost estimate to be
compiled because the county judge has provided the city a very
large favor in getting the road cut through. Also, he said that he
would hate to see road bed get torn up before any gravel could be
put on it to maintain bed itself.
It was general consensus of council members that this item of
business should receive no action at this time, but should be
considered as Street Department budget business for 1977, and
it should be ranked along with other priority items at that time.
SANITATION DEPARTMENT
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Annabelle Moore, Parks and Recreation Director, announced that in
the Fall of each year there is held an annual meeting of the
Arkansas Parks and Recreation Association and she attended this
annual affair that past week. The aforementioned Association pre-
sented to her a plaque which was presented officially to the city
of Jacksonville's Park and Recreation Department; this plaque
was an award for "THE FACILITY OF THE YEAR--PAUL EXCELL PARK".
She explained this was for the year of 1976; also, the Association
said this award was presented not because of the three new ball
fields, but because the city council had voted to allow city's
Parks and Recreation Dept. to keep the $77,000.00 after the Bureau
of Outdoor Recreation did not fund the city's grant request for
a matching amount. She further stated that this award was very
significant in that five other cities were vying for the honor.
She said the council was to be commended for their foresight in
the aforementioned action because the city could have taken this
$77,000.00 back into the budget. She then displayed aforementioned
plaque that had been awarded.
PLANNING COMMISSION
"ORDINANCE NUMBER 407'! "AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING VARIOUS
PROPE RT I ES I N THE CI TY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS; AMENDING
ORDINN~CE NOS. 213 &~D 238 OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS;
DECLARING Al~ EMERGENCY, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES." (Spencer Street
Area and Highway 16l)was introduced.
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OCTOBER 7TH, 1976
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt that
the Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the
following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson,
Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and
0 negative votes. Motion approved. Ordinance read for FIRST
TIME by Alderman Wilson.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Elkins that the
Ordinance be accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the
following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Smith and Honey-
cutt. (Aldermen Lehman and Wilson left the room) • Motion
received 4 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. Motion
carried. 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, Elkins, Smith
and Honeycutt. (Aldermen Lehman and Wilson were still out of
room). Motion received 4 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes.
Motion carried; whereupon, Mayor Reid read the Ordinance for
SECmm TIME.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Elkins to further
suspend the rul es and p lace the Ordinance on THIRD &~D FINAL
~ADING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Hill 1 Elkins, Wi lson, Smith and Honeycutt. (Alderman Lehman
still out of room) . Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0
negative votes. Motion carried; whereupon, Mayor Reid read
the Ordinance for TmRD 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, Elkins, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt.
(Alderman Lehman out .. of room) . Motion received 5 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, Elkins, Wilson, Smith and
Honeycutt. (Alderman Le~n out of room) , Motion received 5
affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED
4 0 7 THIS 7TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1976.
GENERAL
At th~s time, Mayor Reid requested the council table the
next item of business concerning establishment of fair market
value on parcels of · property to be acquisitioned for Community
Development Block Grant project in South Jacksonville for the
laying of sani ·tary sewer service lines. He explained these
parcels were easements which the city needed in order to lay
aforement oned sewer lines. Two appraisals are required accord-
ing to grant guidelines and the appraiser was not present for
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OCTOBER 7TH, 1976
this meeting; therefore, Mayor Reid deferred action on setting
fair market value of easements until next council meeting to
be hel ~Octo beJ 21, 1976.
!~\~.tll<ftl d h h . l. . '1 . Alderm -W1. so state t at at t e Spe.Q.J.-a, C1. ty Counc1. Meet1.ng
held on September--23, 1976 the co-uncil had discussed t~ pro-
posed rezoping of property owned by Mr. Harry Dougherty. This
proposed rezoning entailed R:-1 to C-2." He further stated that
he sponeg_red ordinance for rezoning to be placed on agenda for
reconsideration at thL~.meeting for a full vote of all six
council members since one member was absent on previous vote.
Alderman Honeycutt moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman that afore-
mentioned rezoning orfli_na nce be tabled until the council has
heard from the Corps of Engineers representative who will be
in Jacksonville on October 18, }976 at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall.
Then, council will be able to see if they can shed some light on
the city's drainage problems in this area.' ROLL CALL and the
following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Smith and Honeycutt.
Aldermen Elkins and Wilson voted nay. Motion received 4 affirm-
ative votes and 2 negative votes. Motion Carried.
At this time, Alderman Hill requested that City Atty. Ben Rice
check on the legality of bringing this ~ezoning matter back up
at thiS time I Since c_B_r es ent COde 1 in hiS estirna tiOn I requireS
a yea_:r_'-s waiting period to be satisfied before reconsideration
be given to rezoning proposal.
RESOLUTION NUMBER 177-76: "A RESOLUTION REPEALING RESOLUTION NO.
173-76 AND RESOLUTION NO. 176-76 RESTORING SCHOOL DRIVE TO TWO-
WAY TRAFFIC." was introduced.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Elkins to read the
RESOLUTION. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye; Aldermen:
Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion re-
ceived 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
RESOLUTION read byAlderman Smith.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to approve
and adopt the RESOLUTION. ROLL CALL and the following voted
aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honey-
cutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes.
MOTION CARRIED.
RESOLUTION APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 1 7 7 -7 6 THIS
7TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1976.
Alderman Honeycutt announced that Mr. William (Bill) Carpenter
had informed him before the meeting that he would be unable to
attend this meeting to explain item of business that concerned
$1,000.00 reimbursement request for one-half month's rental
on a ditch digging machine. Street Supt., Bobby Martin, then
reported that the ditch north of Main Street had been cleaned
with ditch digging machine.
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OCTOBER 7TH, 1976
Therefore, Alderman Honeycutt moved, seconded by Alderman
Smith that this reimbursement request be tabled until next
regularly scheduled council meeting, October 21, 1976. All
voted in the affirmative.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Reid stated that the two fira stations in the city would
hold an open house on October 9, 1976 all day for Fire Pre-
vention Activities that had been set up by Fire Department.
It was announced by Mayor Reid that City Hall would be open
on October 9, 1976, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for voter
registration; also, he stated the cut-off date for voter
registration is set at October 12, 1976. He reported further
to the council that the voter registration turn-out on the
previous Saturday had 42 people turn out to register.
There will be a meeting held October 18, 1976, 7:00pm., City
Hall, open to the public; this concerns drainage problems city
is experiencing. The Corps of Engineers will have a representative
present.
On October 16, 1976 at 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Jacksonville
Elementary School there will be free immunization vaccine
administered to combat swine flu. Consent forms will be avail-
able Tuesday, October 12, 1976 at Jacksonville Health Clinic
located adjacent to Rebsamen Memorial Hospital.
Metroplan will present a Comprehensive Master Street Plan for
the city of Jacksonville on October 19, 1976, 7:30p.m., at
City Hall; this is open to the public.
Mayor Reid stated that at the last council meeting the members
had discussed the Auxiliary Police car on coming to some sort
of an agreement with Mr. "Dub" Colvert on equipment that is on
subject unit. At aforementioned meeting, Mayor Reid said he
was given authority to contact Mr. Colvert on this subject,
which has been accomplished; Mr. Colvert now has requested a
$380.00 reimbursement be allocated to him for paint and body
work that was done on auxiliary car while in his possession. This
is to compensate Mr. Colvert and other members of former Auxiliary
Police force who paid for repair work. It was general consensus
of opinion of all council members that the mayor be given auth-
ority to reimburse Mr. Colvert $380.00 on previous labor and
repair work that had been accomplished on Auxiliary Police car
in the past.
Alderman Wilson had requested that city council be brought
up to date on prices of construction machinery (bulldozers) ;
therefore, Mayor Reid introduced Mr. Al Petter, representative
of John Deere.
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.Mr. Petter presented printed literature on a JD-550 Bulldozer, canopy
covered and vandalproof with a price label of $31,300.00. Mr. Petter
stated that his canpany 1 s rental rate on aforementioned bulldozer is
normally $1,850.00 .. His proposal was to do whatever necessary to set
up a satisfactory program with the city. He said his ocmpany could sell
this equipnent at a lower rate to cities rather than to contractors.
Mr. Petter proposed $1,500.00 a nnnth, guarantee of six months with 90
percent of this renta], price being applied . tcMards purchase price; and
if the city could guarantee the equipnent to be purchased, then 15 per-
cent discount would be afforded on the unpaid balance. If the council
could guarantee the canpany 12 nnnths, then price would be brought
down to $1,250.00 monthly rental rate.
It was mentioned that there would be a price increase on November 1,
1976; and this would entail approxiJ.mtely five to eight percent. This
price increase is due mostly to employee strike that John D9ere is ex-
periencing at this time.
There is a twelve month warranty period on defective parts or workman-
ship. It was asked if State of Arkansas had purchased this JD-550 Bull-
dozer, and Mr. Petter stated that they had not purchased this equipnent
because they tend to purchase larger equipment.
It was general consensus of council that this proposal be taken into
consideration; thus, no official action was taken at this time.
Torrmy Bond, Bond Cbnsulting Engineers, presented a drainage proposal
plan to council which involved a Cbrnprehensive Drainage Plan being
drawn up of the City of Jacksonville, and also 'Ibpo M:l.ps to be compiled.
Mr. Bond stated if the city was interested in aforementioned plan, he
would go ahead and draw up some detailed proposals and talk again with
the council. He said this study or plan would take from 6 to 9 nonths
to canplete, with 'Ibpo map work being done in January or February of
1977 because the trees would be free of all foliage at this time of
the year in order to get rrore accurate pictures. The base map could then
be prepared fran this infonna tion.
The cost involved in complete procedure would cost approximately an
expenditure of $50,000.00 to $75,000.00. Mayor Reid stated that the city
would certainly be bringing this proposal up at the Cbrps of Engineers
meeting scheduled for the 18th of October. General consensus of council
Irelllbers was "go" with detailed plans for drainage study to be brought
back to council for further consideration.
ADJOURNMENT
There 1':leiiig no further business to cane before the council, on rrotion of
Alderman Hill, seconded by Aldennan Honeycutt and by consent of all
others present, the council adjourned until the next regularly scheduled
council m:eting to be held October 21, 1976. All voted in the affinnative.
ATIEST:
, RECORDER
COtNCIL MEETING
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APPIDVED;
CITY COlNCIL OF JACKSONVILLE I ARKANSAS
AGENDA -SPECIAL CITY COlNCIL MEETING
OC'IOBER 19TH, 1976
1. OPENING PRAYER:
2 • :OOLL CALL:
3 . GENERAL:
.AI:DOURNMENT :
a. Discussion--upcoming Bond Issue
(M3.yor Reid)
SPECIAL CITY CX)'(.NCIL .MEETING
OCIDBER 19TH, 19 76
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
QUESTIONS ON PID1?0SED BOND ISSUE
1. Why is ballot in 3 parts?
2. What is the total amount of dollars (5 Mills) will support?
3. If any part of ballot fails, what will be the rate of tax?
4.. Is the location for building final?
5. Can the total cost be reduced?
6. Why space for Revenue Department and Employment Security Division?
7. Can any of the proceeds be used for sewers?
8. Who surveyed the sites?
9. Who appraised the sites?
10. What are the land costs?
11. What is the acreage being bought?
12. What fees will be paid to architects?
13. What fees to the engineer?
14. Is there a Public Building Corrmission?
15. When does the millage go off the tax books if this issue is voted dcwn?
16. What is the approx.iJllate cost per square foot of neN building?
17 . Why not have a Special Election?
18. How soon can election be held if issue is turned down?
19. What cost for Special Election?
20. Where are the fire stations to be?
21. Is the old fire station to be renovated?
22. What plans for use of present city hall?
23. What restrictions are on the property used for present city hall site?
24. Is the present jail facility in cx:xnpliance with federal regulations?
25. How many employees -fire -police -administrative -are planned
for new facilities?
26. Are funds available for these new employees?
27. Were fire station facilities reoomnended by rating bureau?
28. What plans are nCM being made to finance sewer problems?
29. Are you planning a bond issue for sewer?
30. How many square feet will be in new buildings?
31. Why not use city engineer instead of consultant?
SPECIAL CITY <J)lJN'CIL !v:IEETING
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
OCTOBER 19TH, 1976
6:30 P.M. to 9:30 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Tuesday, October 19, 1976,
at 6: 30 p.m. in the Municipal Building. The meeting was called to order
by Mayor Reid; the invocation was offered by Aldennan Elkins, which was
followed by the recitation of the "Pledge of Allegiance", let by Mayor Reid.
On IDLL CALL the follCMing members were present as their names were called,
Aldennen: Elkins , Lehman, Smith, Wilson, and Honeycutt. 5 present, 1 absent.
(Alderman Hill arrived later in the meeting) A quorum was declared. Others
present were Mayor Reid; in the absence of City Clerk Avants, Nancy Gerren re-
corded the Minutes; Jane Kuykendall and Opal Woodrum fran City Clerk's office;
Ben Rice, City Attorney; Bill <Mens, City Engineer; Bobby Br6Ner, Sewer Supt. ;
Bobby Martin, Street Supt.; Gerald Hanm, Sanitation Supt.; Lloyd Bailey, Pur-
chasing Agent; Annabelle Moore, Parks -and Recreation Director and Chief Wayman
Schmitt of the Fire Department.
GENERAL
Mayor Reid opened the meeting by stating that this Special Council Meeting
had been expressly called by his office to discuss the upcoming bond issue.
He stated that this was the only item of business on the agenda; therefore, he
introduced 11/lr:". Ke nne th Pat Wilson, Pres . of First Jacksonville Bank, who rep-
resent ed various businesses in J a ckson ville.
Mr. Wilson stated that he was chai:rman of a local business corrmittee that
had been fonned very recently that ccmprised of interested business leaders
in the ccmmunity; these people were expressing concern about the upccming
bond issue and these members of aforementioned committee were present at
the meeting with the exception of one member who was unable to be present.
Mr. Wilson said they were all making themselves avilable only to help and offer
their services with informing the carmuni ty of the actual facts concerning pro-
posed construction of city hall complex, police and courts facility, and fire
station construction which would be financed through the passage of general
obligation bond issue that would be on the ballot on November 2nd.
Mr • Wilson then introduced the following members of his camni ttee :
1) Fonner Ma_yor John Harden
2) IE.n Wingard; Pulaski Federal Savings
3) Joan ZlliiMalt; Jacksonville Collection Agency
4)t .. Whit Davis ; Whit Davis LlUllber Co.
5) Mike 0 1 Brien; McDonald' s Restaurant
6) Larry G:lddard; member of the Quorum Court and local insurance agent
7) Juanita Washington; Juanita's Restaurant (absent)
It was brought out that camnittee members thought the bond issue was "in trouble"
because of sane possible misinfonnation the general public at large had been re-
celVlng. Therefore, their comnittee's one goal was to have sane questions
answered on the aforementioned bond issue that might clear the air and set things
right, as reported by Chainnan Wilson.
A list of thirty ( 31) questions was then brought forth for the council and people
present; it was then discussed by council members on how to exactly present these
31 questions and answer to sarre. They set a foremat whereby the Ma_yor would
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read the prepared questions and then refer question to proper party for
correct answer, and what questions he could answer he would.
The following synopsis is a total of aforementioned question and answer
session discussed .between the council, ccrnrni ttee members, representatives
fran architectural firm and bonding agent;
Question No.
1
ANSWER:
2
ANSWER:
3
ANSWER:
QUESTIONS ON PROPOSED BOND ISSUE
Question Asked:
WHY IS BALLOT rn 3 PARTS?
By Mr. Gene Wilbourn of Stevens Inc. (bonding agent)
Reference: Amendment #13, Arkansas Constitution reads
that the city must present this to the voters and place
proposal on the ballot as specific i terns to be funded.
The project has to be listed along with the approximate
(estimated) cost of each project. In other words, the
$1.5 million cost is to be broken down to reach this
total amount of bond issue, as follCMs:
$ 935 I 000. 00 CITY HALL COMPlEX
$ 305 I 000. 00 FIRE STATIONS
$ 260 I 000.00 POLICE DEPT. I MUNICIPAL COURI' & JAIL
FACILITY
$1,500,000.00 TOTAL
WHAT IS 'IHE 'IDTAL AMJUNT OF OOLIARS (5 MILLS) WILL SUPPORT?
By Mr. Gene Wilbourn:
At present time, (last Feb.) the city had an assessed valuation
of $26,441,955.00. Five (5) mills would raise $132,209.00
that oould go ta,vards this bond issue on an annual basis. At
the present time, this would not support $1.5 million bond
issue but when the bonds were ready for selling, the city
would be able to support this amount.
IF ANY PART OF BALIDT FAILS , WHAT WILL BE 'IHE RATE OF TAX?
By Mr. Wilbourn: If the smaller portion of bond failed to
pass, the city could probably tax the full 5 mills ; but
if a larger project (city hall complex) failed to pass, the
rate would be approximately 3 to 4 mills.
. (
.Question No.
4
ANSWER:
5
ANSWER:
6
ANSWER:
7
ANSWER:
Question Asked:
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MUNICIPAL BUILDIJ.\IG -PAGE #3
OCIOBER 19TH, 1976
IS THE IDeATION FOR BUILDD"\J'G FINAL?
By Mayor Reid: As he understood the situation, the council
had already taken action; but he thought the council could
take additional action if a good reason was presented to
the contrary.
By Alderman Wilson: The council chose three (3) prospective
sites that oould be used; and then had professionals from
outside the city evaluate the sites as to 13-14 different
criterias and their evaluation was presented on a point-type se-
lection basis. The three sites oonsidered included the
Pulaski C::Ounty School District property on freeway, adjacent
to junior high schools; the present city hall location and
the Bar-Bar property on West Main. The council felt like
these three sites would be good locations for city hall
canplex. So, with the help fran professional planners and
architects to advise the council, the council felt like
they had made a logical, understandable choice.
By Tcmny Bond: Guidelines and criteria used to choose
aforementioned sites with plot plans, size of acreage
involved, and prices of properties were presented to
camri. ttee at this time. Mr. Bond said Manes and Associates,
professional planners and Wittenberg, Delony and Davidson,
architectural firm were the professionals used in this site
selection process.
CAN '1HE 'IOTAL CPST BE REDUCED?
By Mayor Reid: Of course, it can! This will relate to
the fact if any part of the three part ballot happens to
be voted down; also, question number 6 will clear up sane
answers on this.
WHY SPACE FOR REVENUE DEPARTMEN'T & EMPLOYMENT SECURITY DIVISION
By Mayor Reid: This space will be provided on a contract
basis only; this is not free! These are se:rvices which our
people want and need and require~ so very possibly, these
offices would want to be located in city hall COJTq?lex for
citizen's convenience.
CAN ANY OF THE PROCEEDS BE USED FOR SEWERS?
By Mayor Reid: None of this bond issue money can be used
for sewers, as bond issue is for aforementioned selected
items as listed on the ballot; voters are voting on these
selected, specific projects only! (See Question #29 for
further explanation on sewer funding)
Question No.
8
ANSWER:
9
ANSWER:
10
ANSWER:
11
ANSWER:
12
ANSWER:
13
ANSWER:
14
ANSWER:
15
Al\J'SWER:
16
ANSWER:
Question Asked:
WHO SURVEYED 'IHE SITES?
By Mayor Reid:
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George West, West Surveying ())mpany , Jacksonville, Ark.
WHO APP~ISED 'IHE SITES?
By Mayor Reid: Lloyd R. Pearce of Pearce Realtors-Little Rock
and Appraisal· Consultants, Inc. -Little Rock (both professional
M.A. I. 1 s) Both independent appraisers and not fran Jacksonville •
WHAT ARE THE LAND COSTS?
By Mayor Reid: Final average of two appraisals -$250,000. 00.
WHAT IS THE ACREAGE BEING BOa;HT?
By Mayor Reid: For $250,000. 00 the city is aCXJUiring 2.19
acres; the city presently owns 1. 95 acres; 4.14 acres in the
entire area.
WHAT FEES WILL BE PAID TO ARCHITECTS?
By Tom Gray I . Wittenberg' celony & Da.vidson/Archi tects :
6 percent of construction costs; this is a standard charge.
this will include engineering costs, with the possible
exception of a soil test. IT WAS POINTED Our AT THIS TIME
'IHAT BOND CONSULTING ENGINEERING CO. , JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
WILL NOT BE RECEIVING ANY IDNETARY REUMERATIO.\I WHATSOEVER
FROM 'IHIS PIDJECI' BEING PIDPOSED BEFDRE THE VOTERS ON' NOV. 2ND.
WHAT FEES TO THE El~GINEER?
This question answered satisfactorily in preceding Question No. 12.
IS THERE A PUBLIC BUILDING COMMISSION?
By Mayor Reid: No, the city council is acting in this capacity.
WHEN' OOES 'IHE MillAGE GO OFF THE TAX BOOKS IF 'IHIS ISSUE IS VOTED
OOWN?
By Mayor Reid: January 1, 1977.
WHAT IS 'IHE APPIDXIMATE COST PER SQUARE FOOT OF NE.W BUILDING?
By Tan Gray, Architect: $30.00/low to $45.00/high on
city hall complex; price varies on police and rourts facility
because of its corrplexity and rerrodeling involvement. These
costs were projected from architectural firm's records on
former, similar-type construction they had experience with.
Question No.
17
ANSWER:
18
ANSWER:
19
ANSWER:
20
ANSWER:
21
ANSWER:
22
AL\ISWER:
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Mr. Gray stated that these buildings were functional, not
luxurious type structures and were meant to last over the
years. In his estimation, this would be a very long last-
ing, functional civic building meant to stand up under
heavy traffic and much usage by the public .
Question Asked:
WHY NOT HAVE A SPECIAL ELECTION?
By Mayor Reid: 'Ihe city council considered this , but
it was finally decided that the entire city should be
involved in casting votes either pro or con on this
important bond issue. It was felt a better turn-out
of voters would be the case if it was placed on
general election ballot. Also, the council considered
an expenditure of possibly $3,000 to $5, 000 to undertake
a special election.
HOW SOON CAN ELECTION BE HELD IF ISStE IS TURNED OOWN?
By ML. Gene Wilbourn: 'Ihere is no 11 legal11 time that
you would have to have this accomplished; but, in his
professional opinion, you would need to wait until
after the first of January, 1977 to try again. Ben
Rice, City Atty., stated that the Quorum Court would
have to be notified on what tax would be levied, so
very feasibly, with newspaper advertisements that have
to be complied with, it would have to wait until after
the first of 1977.
WHAT COST FOR SPECIAL El.ECTICN?
This was answered in Question No. 17
WHERE ARE 'lHE FIRE STATIONS TO BE?
By Mayor Reid: Toneyville area (where highway leaves access
road at Vandenberg intersection) (air base); Redmond Road
and Main Streets. The Fire Rating Bureau reca:mnended these
areas for fire station placement.
IS THE OLD FIRE STATION 'IO BE RE!roVATED?
By Mayor Reid:
Ulder these plans, it would be derrolished.
By Chief Schmitt:
'Ihe present facility is dangerous and needs tearing down.
WHAT PLANS FOR USE OF PRESENT CITY HALL?
By Mayor Reid: This is still going to take council action!
The Jacksonville Elderly Activity Program would be ranked,
along with others and then the council will decide who will
occupy it. 'Ihere is a revert-back clause to consider here.
Question No.
23
Al.~SWER:
24
ANSWER:
25
ANSWER:
26
ANSWER:
27
ANSWER:
28
ANSWER:
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The building has to be used for municipal purposes.
Question Asked:
WHAT RESTRICTIOOS ARE ON 'lliE ProPERTY U3ED FOR PRESENT CITY
HALL SI'IE?
By Mayor Reid: This answered in previous Question No. 22.
(if property is not used for muncipal purposes, the land
reverts back to its owners)
IS 'lliE PRESENT JAIL FACILITY IN COMPLIANCE WI'lli FEDERAL REGUlATIONS?
By Mayor Reid: No! The ne.w standards are very stringent.
The proposed new facility would meet minimum jail standards.
HOW WillY EMPLOYEES -FIRE -FOLICE -ADMIN'ISTRATIVE -ARE
PLANNED FOR NEW FACILITIES?
By Mayor Reid and council members: At this time, only 12 fire-
men would be required to man fire stations adequately; there
is no plans for hiring any other personnel for police or ad-
ministrative purposes.
ARE FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR THESE NEW EMPLOYEES?
By Mayor Reid and council members: According to consensus of
council Irembers present, the extra firemen would have to be
taken care of out of budget caning up for 1977 • Their
salaries would amount to approximately $120,000, according
to a rough estimate.
WERE FIRE STATIO.\J FACILITIES RECOMMENDED BY RATING BUREAU?
This answered in Question No. 20.
WHAT PlANS ARE NOW BEING MADE 'IO FINANCE SEWER PIDBLEMS?
Mayor Reid: In 19 7 4, the city applied for and received a
grant from Environmental Protection Agency on a 75% EPA -
25% City ratio basis. This is commonly referred to as
"Step l"; Step 2 consists of anotrer EPA funded grant on
same type funding basis which involves plans and s:p=cifica-
tions to be drawn up for treatment facility or facilities;
Step 3 consists of actual construction of facility/facilities.
Presently, the city is involved in Step l which primarily
is being conducted by Crist Engineering Company. They are
studying the infiltration of all sewer lines within the city
limits of Jacksonville; this includes L.R.A.F.B., also. It
was brought out at this time by Bond Engineering that the
study was being initiated that day at the air base and there
would be no extra cost charged for engineering fees for work
being accanplished on infiltration studies at the base.
Question No.
29
ANSWER:
30
ANSWER:
31
ANSWER:
Question Asked:
SPECIAL CITY OXNCIL MEETING
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OCIOBER 19TH, 1976
ARE YOU PLANNING A BOND ISSUE FOR SEWER?
By Mayor Reid: At this time, the city does not have an accurate
amount that is going to be required to construct plant or plants.
All that is knovm for sure is that the city will have to have
a Revenue Bond Issue to pay for construction of facility/facilities.
'Ihe study going on at this time will tell the city what is going
to be required; the fees will have to be raised on sewer charges
that are assessed to the citizens each month in order to pay for
irrprovernents .
At this tirrie,' Mayor Reid expla.iried $253,000.00 Ccmuunity 1)3-
velopnent Block Grant that had been awarded to the city which
is 100% funded through the D3pt. of Housing & Urban I:Bvelopnent.
This consists of laying sanitary sewer service lines (collector
lines) in South Jacksonville area.
'Ihese aforementioned service lines will be installed very soon
with bids being let out on this project in the near future; the
collector lines will connect into a major trunk line system
that will be built with E .P .A. monies as explained in aforerrentioned
overall city sewer overhaul project. This block grant money has
been awarded to the city for this specific project, and this rnoney
cannot and will not be used for any other purpose but to lay
these lines in South Jacksonville; also, this is again 100% funded
project, and the city does not have to match this $253 ;000. 00
that has been granted by H. u .D.
HOW MANY SQUARE FEET WILL BE IN NEW BUILDINGS?
By Tcmny Bond: 25,000 sq. feet of nsv space plus 5,000 rerrodeling
which equals to grand total of 30, 000 sq. feet for all new
facilities. What is being utilized at this ti.Jre is as follows:
Muny. Bldg., 2,700 sq. feet; 2,100, Water Dept.; 4,700 police;
2,400 fire; for a total of approximately 11,500 sq. feet of space
being used now with existing facilities.
WHY NOT USE CITY ENGINEER INSTEAD OF CONSULTANT?
This was answered in Question No. 12
At this time, Mayor Reid explained that the "Pride of Jacksonville" ca.rrpaign has
been started and a cx:mnittee fonned to adveftise this bond issue. It was then
asked if the council members were unanimous in their vote on supporting this
band issue. Mayor Reid said there were 5 members present at voting time and 5
members voted 11 aye 11 •
ADJOURNIVIENT
There being no further business to come before the council, on motion of Alderman
Hill, seconded by Alderrran Elkins and by consent of all members present, the
council adjourned until the next regular council meeting to be held on
October 21, 1976.
APPIDVED:
A'ITEST:
SPBCIAL CITY COtNCIL .MEETING
PAGE 8
OCTOBER 19TH, 1976
CITY COUN'CIL OF JACKSCNVILLE I ARKANSAS
AGENDA. -REGULAR CITY COUN'CIL l\1EETi.~IG
OCIDBER 21ST, 1976
l. OPEL'JING PRAYER :
2. ROLL CALL:
3. PRESEI.\l'TATION OF MINUI'ES :
4. APPIDVAL AND/OR CORRECTION
OF i\UNUTES :
5 . COl'JSlli'JT AGENI::lA ;
(WATER DEPAA'IMENT)
(WATER DEPAR'IMENT)
(WATER llli'PARTMELI1T)
(POLICt; DEPAR'IME!.\JT)
(STREET DEPAR'llVJENT)
6 • WATER DEPAR'IMEL'JT :
8 • FIRE DEP.!R'D.viEl'\l'T :
9. POLICE DEPARTL'vlENT:
10. ST.KEET DEPAR'lli.1ENT:
11, SANITATION DEPAA'Il.1.1ENT:
12. PARKS & RECREATION DEPT. :
13 • PLANNING COJ.'11.'1ISSION :
Regular City Council Meeting~ Octorer 7, 1976
Special City Cmmcil Meeting....OCtober 19 1 1976
Regular City Council Meeting-September 16, 1976
Special City Council Meeting-september 23 1 1976
a. Outside City Limit Wa!:er Tie-on Request:
i/Iarcilla Young, Lemay Road Area
(Billie Staples)
b. Cash Receipts & Disbursements
c. Accounts Payable
d. Monthly Report (Chief Robinson)
e. Request for Street Light; l'1iddle of
Barbara Street (I-1a.yor !<eid)
a . Advertise for bids: 6 11 Turbine Water
Meter (Billie Staples)
b. Resolution #178-76; Sewer Pipe Line Agreement
with l'1J-PAC RR (Bob Brewer)
a. Request appropriation of $1 1 375.00 Casing
on 8" C..as Line/General Samuels Road
(Bill O.Vens)
a, Ord. #412; Rezoning, Stanphil Rd. and
Southeastern Sts •
J
CITY COlNCIL OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKAI.\TSAS
AGENDA ""' REGULAR CITY COlNCIL MEETING
OCIDBER 21ST, 1976
13. PLANN"ING COM.IITSSION:
(Continued)
14.. GENE:AAL:
15 • ANNOlNCEMEL\I'IS :
b. Ord. #413; Re:zoning, spencer Street, Trickey
Lane & Highway 161
c . Preliminary Plot Plan/Pine Cove Addition
with conditions outlined in Planning
Ccmnission •· s Minutes of Meeting held on
10-5-1976.
a . Ord. #414; Franchise: Public Bench Ad, Inc.
(Mayor Reid)
b , Engineering Data Report: Church Cbnstruction
on i.\Iortheastern St. (Bill Owens)
c. Establishment of fair market values/C.D .B.G.,
(10 parcels) So. Jacksonville Sewer
Project (Mike Hagge)
d . ~imbursement Request/$1,000 William
carpenter (Mayor Reid)
e. Halloween Observance/1976 (l\1ayor Reid)
f. Drainage Proposal ('Ibnmy Bond)
a. Jacksonville TcMers will be accepting plot
plans and prices for prospective sites;
Elderly High-Rise Apt. Complex; Friday,
Oct. 22, 1976; 1:00 pm-city Hall
b . Jacksonville Towers will be interviewing
architectural firms for design of High-Rise
Apt. Complex on Saturday; Oct. 23, 1976;
1:00 pm City Hall
c. Proposal: l-3/4 Ton military vehicle (surplus)
available from Texarkana arsenal
d. Public Works Grant Application; deadline for
subrnittal0Tentatively set at 10-27-1976
(Resolution 179-76)
e. Update: Portable Building Placement;
Christian Church on Pearl Street
REGUlAR CITY ffiUNCIL JYIEETING
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
OCTOBER 21, 1976
7: 30 to 9 : 45 PM
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met Thursday, October
21, 1976 at 7:30 p.m. in the M.micipal Building. The meeting was called to
order by Mayor Reid; invocation was offered by Mayor Reid, followed by the
recitation of the "Pledge of Allegiance. 11
On IDLL CALL the following members were present as their names were called,
Aldermen: Elkins, Lehman, Wilson and Honeycutt, 4 present-2 absent. (Alderman
Hill arrived late) . A quorun was declared. Others present were Mayor Reid;
in the absence of City Clerk Avants, Nancy Gerren recorded the Minutes; Opal
Woodrum and Jane Kuykendall, City Clerk's Office; Bobby Brewer, Sewer Super-
intendent; Bobby Martin, Street Superintendent; Annabelle Mbore, Parks &
Recreation Director; Lloyd Bailey, Purchasing Agent; Billie Staples, Water
Superintendent; Fire Chief Wayman Schmitt and Police Chief Tomny Robinson.
PRESENTATION OF THE MINUIES
The Minutes of the Regular City Cmmcil ~ting of October 7, 1976 and the
Minutes of the Special City Council .Meeting of October 19, 1976 were presented
for study and later approval.
ffiRRECTIONS AND OR ADDITIONS 'IO 'l'HE f'ITNUIES
Corrections and or additions t9 the Minutes of the Regular City Council .M=et-
ing of September 16, 1976 and the Minutes of the Special City Council 1-1eeting
of September 23, 1976 were the next order of business. After no corrections
or additions were presented, Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Aldennan Elkins
to approve the Minutes as written and presented, All voted in the affirmative.
CONSEi~r AGENDA
Mayor Re1d presented the following items for approval on the CONSENT AGEN'DA:
i~ldennan Wilson moved seconded by Alderman Hill to accept an outside city limit
water tie-on request of l~cilla Young, located on LeMay Road area. ROLL CALL
and the following voted aye, Aldennen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson and Honey-
cutt. 1"iotion received 5 affinnative votes and 0 negative votes. Motion carried.
Alderman Wilson rroved seconded by Alderman Hill to approve for payment the
Current Accounts Payable in the sum of $12,497.43 for the Jacksonville Water &
Sewer Dept. and to accept and file the cash receipts and disbursements report
for the month of September, 19 76. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson and Honeycutt. Motion received 5 affirmative votes
and 0 negative votes. Motion carried.
Alderman Wilson moved seconded by Alderman Hill to accept and file the Fire
Chief's report for September, 1976, reflecting 6 general alanns and 16 still
alanns with an estimated fire loss of $6, 720.00. IDIL CALL and the following
voted aye, Aldennen: Hill, Elkins , Lehman, Wilson and Honeycutt. I"iotion received
5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. Motion carried.
Alderman Wilson moved seconded by Aldernk111 Hill to accept and file the Police
Department 1 s report for the month of September, 19 76, reflecting 835 cases
brought before the lVlunicipal Court with total cash fran fines, forfeitures and
other payments in the sum of $16,545.75. IDLL CALL and the following voted aye,
Aldenuen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson and Honeycutt. Motion received 5 affirm-
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OCIOBER 21, 1976
ative votes and 0 negative votes. fution carried.
Aldenman Wilson moved seconded by Alderman Hill to accept billing on street
ligh t to be located in the middle o f Barbara Street. IDLL CA.IJ... and the
f ollcming voted aye , Aldermen : Hil l, E lkins, Lehman, Wilson and Honeycutt.
LVbtion rec eived 5 a f finnative votes and 0 negativ e votes. M:l tion carried.
W.NrE.K DEPARTMENT
Mrs. Billie Staples , Water Superintendent, r eques ted to advertise for b ids on
a six-inch turbine water meter to be utilized at a trailer park site; monies
to be disbursed from Depreciation Fund with approximate amount involved at
$1,800.00. Alderman Honeycutt moved seconded by Alderman Wilson to advertise
for bids for a six-inch turbine water meter with meter being paid for out of
Depreciation Fund. All voted in the affirmative.
SEWER DEPAR'Jli.IENT
Mayor Reid referred to a bid tabulation sheet depicting the following informa-
tion:
ONE VERTICAL CYLINDRICAL STEEL TANK
Bidder:
Bemberg Iron Works
Price:
$ 37,852.50
with tax incl.
Bidder: Price:
Renders Boiler & Tank Co. $ 31,750.00
with tax
incl.
Aldennan Wilson moved seconded by Alderman Lehman that the city accept the
lcm bid submitted for one vertical cylindrical steel tank to be utilized
at the east sewer treatment facility in the arrount of $31,750.00 with tank
being paid for out of REVENUE SHARING funds. All voted in the affinnative.
"RESOLUTION NUMBER 178-76: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE .MAYOR OF 'IHE CITY OF
JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS TO EXECUTE A LICENSE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
OF JACKSONVILIE, ARKANSAS, TO THE MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILROAD CCMPANY; DECLARING
AI.\I Ei.~RGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES • 11 was introduced • (NOTE! This is for a
sewer line easement that goes under the Missouri Pacific Railroad track in the
northeast section of Jacksonville)
Aldennan Wilson moved, seconded by Alderrran Hill to read the RESOLUTION . IDLL
CALL and the following voted aye, Aldennen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson and
Honeycutt. fution r ecei v ed 5 affinnative votes and 0 negative. votes. MJTION
CARRIE D. RES OLUTION rea d by Alderman Wi l son.
Aldennan Hill moved seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to approve and adopt the
RESOLUTION. ROLL CA.IJ... and the following voted aye , Ald ermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehm an ,
Wilson and Honeycutt. fution received 5 affinnative votes and 0 negative v otes .
MJTION CARRIED.
RESOLUTION APPIDVED AND AJX)P'IED AND NUMBERED 1 7 8 - 7 6 THIS 21ST ffiY OF
OC'IOBER, 1976
(
FIRE DEPAHTMENT
POLICE DEPARTMENT
STREET DEPARI'MENT
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OCIOBER 21ST, 1976
The City Engllleer, Bill Owens, reported that an additional fifty-five feet
of casing on an 8 11 Line was required on aforementioned gas line at the end
of :Kedmond Road when it oomes across General Samuels again • Aldennan Wilson
rroved, seconded by Aldennan Honeycutt that the mayor be authorized to have
this aforementioned gas line enclosed at an approximate cost of $1,375.00.
All voted in the affirmative.
SAJ.\J'ITATION DEPARTMENI'
PA.t{KS & RECREATION DEPARTMEl.'IT
PIJU~ING CO!~SSION -OKDil~\J'CE NO. 412
"AN ORDINANCE RECI.ASSIFYING VARIOUS PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE,
ARKANSAS; Ai>illiiDING ORDINANCE NOS. 213 Al'TD 238 OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVIlLE,
ARKANSAS; DEClARING Al~ EMERGENCY, AND FOR O'IHER PURPOSES." was introduced.
(Rezoning Stanphil Road area from R-1 to R-3) (Property is owned at this
time by Bart Gray) NOTE! SEE COMMENTS AT THE END OF FORMAL REPORTING OF
THIS AFOREMENTIONED ORDINANCE.
Alderman Wilson rroved, seconded by Alderman Elkins that the Ordinance be
placed on FIRST READING. IDLL CALL and the following voted aye, Alde:rmen :
Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson and Honeycutt. fution received 5 affi.rmative
votes and 0 negative votes. Motion carried.
Ordinanoo read for FIRST·: TIME by Aldennan Wilson.
Alderman Wilson rroved, seconded by Aldennan Hill that the Ordinance be
accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson and Honeycutt. MJtion received 5 affi.rmative
votes and 0 negative votes . ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING.
Aldennan Hill moved, seconded by Aldennan Honeycutt to suspend the rules and
place the Ordinance on SEOJND READING. ROLL CAll. and the following voted
aye, Aldennen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman 1 Wilson and Honeycutt. fution received
5 affir.mative votes and 0 negative votes, whereupon Mayor Reid read the Or-
dinance for SECOl~ TIME.
Aldennan Hill moved, seconded by Aldennan Honeycutt to further suspend the rules
and place the Ordinance on 'IHIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL and the foll<M-
ing voted aye, Aldennen: Hill, Elkins, lehman, Wilson and Honeycutt. Motion
received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes, whereupon Mayor Reid read
the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME.
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OCTOBER 21ST, 1976
Alderman Wilson rroved, seconded by Aldennan Honeycutt that the Ordinance
be APPROVED AND AOOP'IED. ROLL CALL and the follCMing voted aye, Aldermen:
Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson and Honeycutt. M::>tion received 5 affinnative
votes and 0 negative votes. MJtion carried.
Alde:nnan Wilson rroved, seconded by Aldennan Honeycutt that the EMERGENCY
crAUSE be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye,
Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson and Honeycutt. M::>tion carried.
ORDINANCE AI.\ID Ei11.ERGEJ.~CY CIAlliE APPROVED AND AIX>PTED AND Nill1BERED 4 1 2 'IHIS
21ST ~y OF ~BER, 1976.
NO'IE! Concerning Passage of Ordinance #412.
Jacksonville Municipal Judge, The Honorable Reed Williamson, serving as
spokesman for area surrounding aforementioned Stanphil Road/Southeastern St.
rezoning proposition, requested these official Minutes to record the follow-
ing:
"That there will be no further expansion or any further rezoning on the part
of Bart Gray to take in the rest of this proposed land as was originally
laid out in the previous request." "There will be no further attempts made
to reclassify aforementioned properties in the future • 11 The general consensus
of the city council was to accept spokesman's provisions to passage of afore-
mmtioned ordinanre, allCMing the property east of the gas line easement to
remain in its present classification; the property west of the gas line to
be rezoned, as outlined in Ordinance No. 412 . 'IHIS OFFICIAL ACTION CULMINATES
A GENTLEMEN 1 S AGREEMENT BE'IWEEN DEVEIDPER (BART GRAY) AND ADJACENT PROPERTY
cmNERS.. (For canplete file on above referenced rezoning controversy, see
Mayor James G. Reid's records , as follows: Year 19 76--coMMISSIONS , Planning
Ccmnission, Rezoning/property between Stanphil Rd. and Southeastern Ave., from
R-1 to R-3.) This file contains signed copies of petition submitted by area
residents objecting to rezoning proposal, recommendations of Planning Cbrnmission
to city council on aforementioned proposal, copy of Ord. #412, letter from
developer Bart Gray of Bart GLay Realty Co. outlining his agreement to allow
property in question to remain in present classification, and copy of the Minutes
of this Council .M2eting.
ORD. #413: "AN ORDINANCE REClASSIFYING VARIOUS PROPERTIES Ii~ 'IHE CITY OF
JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS; AL1ENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 213 AND 238 OF THE CITY OF
JACKSONVILLE, ARKAl\JSAS; DEClARING AN EMERGENCY, AND FDR OTHER PURPOSES. 11 was
introduced. (Rezoning Old Highway 161, Tr'ickey Lane & Spencer Street area from
R-1 to C-3 .)
Aldennan Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt that the Ordinance be placed
on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the follCMing voted aye, Aldennen: Hill,., Elkins,
LeiTilan, Wilson and Honeycutt. M::>tion received 5 affinnative votes and 0 negative
votes. r-Dtion carried.
Ordinance read for FIRST TIME by Aldenman Wilson.
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OCTOBER 21ST, 1976
Alderwan Hill moved, seconded by Aldennan Honeycutt that the Ordinance be
accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Alderrren:
Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson and Honeycutt. J.Vbtion received 5 affirmative
votes and 0 negative votes • MJtion carried. ORDINANCE ACCEP'IED ON FIRST
READI1'l'G.
Aldenuan Wilson noved, seconded by Alderman Hill to suspend the rules and
place the Ordinance on SECOND READii.'l'G. ROLL CALL and the following voted
aye, Aldennen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson and Honeycutt. .r.btion received
5 affinnative votes and 0 negative votes; whereup:m Mayor Reid read the Or-
dinance for the SECX>ND TII'1E.
Alderwan Wilson noved, seconded by Aldennan Honeycutt to further suspend
the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. roLL CALL and
the following voted aye, Alderrren: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson and Honey-
cutt. Ivbtion received 5 affinnative votes and 0 negative votes~ whereupon,
Mayor Reid read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TI.ME •
Alderman Honeycutt moved, seconded by Alderman Elkins that the Ordinance be
APPIDVED AND A!X)PTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye 1 Aldermen: Hill,
Elkins, Lehman, Wilson and Honeycutt. i'vbtion received 5 affirnative v0tes
and 0 negative votes. Ivbtion carried.
Aldennan Wilson noved, seconded by Aldernan Honeycutt that the EL'1ERGENCY ClAUSE
be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Alderrren:
Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson and Honeycutt.
ORDINANCE AND EME.KGENCY crAUSE APPROVED AND .AroPTED AND NUMBERED 4 1 3 THIS
21ST DAY OF OCTOBER, 1976.
The Preliminary Plat plan for Pine Cove Addition was submitted for consideration
fran Planning Comnission with conditions noted. Bill OWens, City Engineer, ex-
plained in detail the Cciml.ission' s stipulations subsequent to their a pprova l of
aforementioned plat being met. After discussion on ronditions of plat, Alder-
man Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman that the city accept Preliminary
Plat Plan for Pine Cove Addition with the following conditions to be met:
THAT AN EASE.MENT BE ProVIDED FROM THE CUL-DE-sAC 'ID 'IHE PARK PROPERTY FOR A
WALKWAY; THAT SIIEWALKS BE ProVIDED ON ONE SIDE OF THE STREET, WI'IH A O)NTINUA-
TION OF THE SIDEWALK 'IHroUGf THE AFOREMENTIONED EASEMENT : THAT THE DEVELOPER
lVJAINTAIN THE PAVED AREA OUTSIDE CURB LIMITS OF THE STREEI'; AND FURTI-lliR THl\T
'IHIS APPIDVAL BE SUBJECT 'ID APPROVAL OF THE PUBUC HEAL'IH DEPAR'IMENT. All
voted in the affirmative. (This property is in the vicinity of 67-167 and
Dupree Park Area, in Keaton Subdivision)
Ord. No. 414 : 11AJ.\J ORDINANCE GRANTING AN EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE 'ID PUBUC BENCH
AD, INC. , DEClARING AN EMERGEi.'J'CY AND FOR O'IHER PURPOSES • 11 was introduced
Aldennan Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt that Ordinance be placed
on FIRST READING. IDLL CALL and the folla.ving voted aye, Aldennen: Hill ,
Elkins, Lehman, Wilson and Honeycutt. J.Vbtion received 5 affirmative votes
and 0 negative votes. J.Vbtion carried.
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OC'IOBER 21ST I 19 76
Ordinance read for FIRST TIME by Alderman Wilson.
Aldennan Elkins moved, seconded by Alde:r:man Wilson that the Ordinance
be accepted on FIRST READING. IDLL CALL and the following voted aye,
Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson and Honeycutt. M:Jtion received
5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST
READING ..
Alderman Hill rroved, seconded by Alderman Elkins to suspend the rules
and place the Ordinance on SECJ)ND READING. ROLL CALL and the folla.ving
voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson and Honeycutt. .MJtion
received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes; whereupon Mayor Reid
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. IDLL CALL and
the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson and
Honeycutt. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes;
whereupon, Mayor Reid read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME •
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt that the Ordinance be
APPROVED AND AIDPTED. OOLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson and Honeycutt. Motion received 5 affirmative
votes and 0 negative votes. .!Ybtion carried.
Alderman Elkins moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE
be approved and adopted. OOLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson and Honeycutt. .!Ybtion carried.
ORDINANCE AND EJ.'>1ERGENCY CLAUSE APPOOVED AND AIDP'IED AND NUMBERED 4 1 4 THIS
21ST ffiY OF OC'IOBER, 1976.
Bill Owens, City Engineer, presented an engineering data report (oral) as
previously requested at a public hearing and council meeting conducted on
October 7, 1976. This report concerned statistical data on flooding con-
ditions in and around prop::>sed construction of Jesus Name Pentecostal Church
located at 3200 Northeastern Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas.
1Vlr. Owens stated that first of all, this area was definitely in the flood
plain and quoted elevation statistics to substantiate his findings. He
said when it rained, the water tended to fla.v in a manner referred to as
"sheet flow"; thus, the water just flows across the ground level very
rapidly causing irrrrnediate flooding conditions in a short time period. ML.
Owens rrentioned that he was calculating his figures on the basis of a four-
inch rainfall in an hour's time, this per present ordinance.
It was brought out that there is an existing ditch which measures 1 and 1/2
feet deep and 3 and 1/2 feet wide that is inadequate during a large rain
to hold flood waters . So, if you raise the elevation on one side of the
property to construct a building, then you would be forcinJ this water
into a smaller channel; therefore, raising the height of the water.
r
COUNCIL MEETING
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OC'IOBER 21ST, 1976
At this time, there was presented a petition signed by property o.vners
in the area adjoining the proposed church construction site. The spokes-
man for property o.vners stated that 100% of property o.vners in area were
against construction because of drainage situation that exists at this time.
After further discussion, and with no solution to drainage problems in
sight, Alderman Wilson moved that the city deny request to allow church
to be built. IV.btion died for lack of second.
Then, after discussing possibility of drainage ditch being cut out more in
area and moving church forward possibly 30 or 40 feet, Aldennan Wilson
moved again that request for aforementioned construction be denied. Motion
died second time for lack of second.
Alderman Elkins asked City Engineer if the council was looking at an impossible
situation at this point in time. Mr. <Mens responded by stating it would
definitely be a very difficult problem to solve, in that there would have to
be allowed approximately 125 sq. feet of opening provided somewhere and this
would be difficult. Whereupon, Alderman Lehman moved that the city allow
the church building to be constructed. IV.btion died for lack of second.
Mayor Reid then ruled this item of business was stalemated; therefore, there
was no action to grant approval to construct church building, nor was there
any action made to deny request for said construction.
111a.yor Reid updated council on the establishment of setting a fair market
value for easements required in order to lay sanitary sewer service lines
for South Jacksonville residents under present HUD guidelines.
He explained that there were 15 parcels (easements) that required setting
aforementioned value on before bids could be let out on construction of said
project. Also, he stated a letter had to be sent to owners infonning them
of city's intent to acquire easements.
!\llichael Hagge, Grants Coordinator, presented in agenda packet for council
members to study, the following infonnation regarding AVERAGE of the two
appraisals that had been procured by his office through two contracted
appraisers Jack Barger and Doug Wilkinson:
PROPERTY OWNER
Nathan B. Smith
David S . Troy
Betty L. Johnson
Lawrence M. Beene
Edward Alton Lumpkin
Donald A. Musgrave
Othel Clark
James Wright
W. W. Thornton
Alvin Murmer l yn
Robert Seward
AVERAGE SET OF 'lliE 'IWO APPRAISALS
$ 119.00
$ 411.50
$ 25.00
$ 422.00
$ 950.00
$ 325.00
$ 173.50
$ 85.00
$ 248.00
$ 330.00
$ 184.00
(Continued)
PROPERTY CX\INER
li!Jr • Ward ( 2 parcels)
P • W. Dupree, Jr •
Blake Howard
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OCI'OBER 21, 1976
AVERAGE SET OF 'IWO APPRAISALS
$ 174.50
$ 191.50
$ 92.00
$ 3,731.00 Total
Aldenman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that the city accept the
average fair market value of property involved and outlined. All voted
in the affimative. (Note: This IrOney to be expended fran Canmunity
I:Evelopnent Block GLant funds if property owner so dictates he desires
remuneration for aforementioned easement procurement)
IVlayor Reid stated that in 1974 Mr. William Carpenter had given the city
a check for $1,000.00 to cover one-half month's rent on a ditch digging
machine to clean the ditch above West Main St. going back up toward Tr'ans-
vaal and Marshall Road. .Mayor Reid said Mr. Carpenter contends machine
was never used to clean out aforementioned ditch and also he infoms
the city that he paid saneone else to clean out ditch. Mr. carpenter,
at this t.irrE, is requesting that this $1,000.00 be refunded.
Mr. Carpenter displayed to council members photographs he had taken very
recently depicting ditch in question and its present condition, which
in his estimation proved that ditch had not been cleaned out.
It was asked by council mEmbers why Mr. Carpenter waited so long in re-
questing return of his rental monies and Mr. Carpenter stated that he
was waiting for city to infonn him that ditch digging machine was avail-
able for this type of operation. Mr. Carpenter contended that in 1974
the ditch digging machine became stuck; subsequently, the work he had
paid for in utilizing machine for one half of a month's time had not been
accanpl.ished. It was brought out at this time that the ditch digging
machine had not been rented by the city at all during the year of 1976,
Aldeman Hill reported that he remembers seeing machine stuck and accord-
ing to his estimation of the situation, work was not done.
In view of the length of time involved and sane work was done in that area,
Aldennan Wilson IrOved, seconded by Aldeman Elkins that this request for
$1,000.00 reimbursement be denied. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye,
Aldemen: Elkins and Wilson. Aldemen Lehman and Honeycutt voted nay.
Alderman Hill abstained from voting. .Mayor Reid voted to deny request as
IrOtion stated. Final Vote Tally: 3 ayes, 2 nays, 1 abstension. .r.btion
carried.
Mayor Reid requested oouncil to advise him if in their estimation the hold-
ing of Halloween would not be harming tradition in celebrating it on Saturday
the 30th of October instead of Sunday the 31st. Whereupon, Aldeman Wilson
moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that the city of Jacksonville residents
celebrate Halloween on Saturday, October 30, 1976 instead of the traditional
day of October 31, 1976. All voted in the affimative.
Mayor Reid stated that Tcrnmy Bond, Bond Consulting Engineering, had advised
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h:iln earlier in the day that he was oornpiling rrore data for drainage
proposal package for the city of Jacksonville and was unable to be
present. Therefore, this drainage proposal report would be forthcoming.
and the city will wait for his firm to let council know his findings
as soon as possible.
First deviation in regular agenda, occurred at this time. Mayor Reid re-
quested council to vote on a prepared Resolution No. 179-76 which had
to be submitted with grant application, deadline bein::r October 26, 1976.
Mayor Reid stated that Mike Hagge, Grants Coordinator, had been work-
ing on this Public Works Grant Application in order to have city sub-
mit Application in order to becare eligible for funding under the provisions
of subject Bill passed by Congress recently. This Public Works Bill would
fund municipalities with high unemployment rates and Jacksonville qualified
under these guidelines. This grant m:mey is being allocated to cities on
100% funding basis. The grant requests the following street work to be
accarplished: Four-lane Marshall Road fran Main Street North~ Fbur-lane
Main Street from the Main & M:u"shall Rd. intersection West to Redrrond !bad.
Mayor Reid stated the grant would allo.v approximately $700,000.00 of street
work to be accanplished on 100% funding basis through this E .D.A. Applica-
tion process .
After updating Council on aforementioned grant application and reason for
requesting Uhe passage of a Resolution, Alderman Wilson rroved, seconded by
Aldennan Elkins that RESOLUTION be read. ROLL CAlL and the following voted
aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Le:ttnan, Wilson and Honeycutt. MJtion received
5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MJtion carried.
"RESOLUTION NUMBER 179-76: "RESOLUTION OF CITY CDU"lCIL OF THE CITY OF
JACKSONVIlLE, ARKANSAS, AUI'HORIZING THE FILING OF A IDCAL PUBLIC \i\ORKS
CAPI'JAL DEVELOPMENT AND INVESTMENT PROGRAM APPLICATION, MAKING CER'IDIN
ASSURANCES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CJ).£vMERCE ACTING 'IHIDtxlli THE ECDNOMIC DE-
VEIDPMENT ADMINISTRATION, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO CERTIFY THE CONTENTS
OF THIS RESOLUI'ION." was introduced. RESOLUTION read by Alderman Wilson .
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alde:rman Elkins to approve and adopt the
RESOLUI'ION. ROLL CAlL and the follo.ving voted aye, Alde:rmen: Hill, Elkins,
Lehman, Wilson and Honeycutt. MJtion received 5 affi:rmative votes and 0
negative votes. MJTION CARRIED.
RESOLUI'ION APPIDVED AND ADOPTED AND NU1BERED 1 7 9 - 7 6 THIS 21ST DAY OF
OCIOBER, 1976.
In regard to passage of previous RESOLUTICN, Mike Hagge reported that the
mayor needed to be given authority to ente~. into an engineering contract
for program involved. Whereupon, Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alder-
man Honeycutt that the mayor be authorized to enter into engineering con-
tract f or aforementioned project. All voted in the affi:rmative.
APPOINTMEN 'IS
Al'JNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Reid s t a ted that on October 26, 1976, legal oounsel and consulting
agent fran Washington adninistering Jacksonville 'Ibwers, Inc. grant applica-
tion for Application for 202 Funding Reservation would be in Jacksonville.
to meet with 'I'c:Mers Board. This is for the purpose of coordinating this
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aforementioned grant paperwork in order to have High~Rise for elderly
constructed in the city of Jacksonville.
Mayor Reid reported that the board was requested by Washington to have
3 sites chosen and 3 architectural fir.ms to select from on aforementioned
date. The board will be accepting plot plans and prices for prospective
sites on October 22, 1976 at 1:00 p.m. at City Hall and they will be
interviewing architectural fir.ms for design of High-Rise apartment .Com-
plex on Saturday, October 23, 1976, 1:00 p.m., City Hall.
Mayor reported that there are 5 army vehicles, 1 l/4 ton military surplus
l\1.-7's at the Texarkana Arsenal available if the city desires to go and
drive one of than back.; He stated after a two year time period it would
be registered to the city and there is no cost in this involved.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Aldennan Elkins that the mayor be authorized
to go himself, or send a representative to Texarkana to determine if vehicle
is worth bringing back and if it is worth time and effort, to drive vehicle back
to Jacksonville. All voted in the affirmative.
At this time, Mayor Reid updated Council on status of portable building
placerrent located on Pearl Street. He said the church body had sold the
trailer which had been on property next to church structure for such a
long period of time. The surrounding neighborhocd. was objecting strenuously
to the placerrent of 11 Morgan-Type 11 portable structure that had tanporarily
been allowed to be set on aformentioned property. They contend this portable
building detracts from neighborhood surroundings , but church contends they
have definite plans which are available for inspection to landscape the
area.
Mr'. John New, City Code Enforcement Director, informed Council that a permit
was issued for placement of structure under the following conditions : PORTABLE
BUILDING MUST BE USED AS A CLASSROJM ONLY: 'lliiS WOULD BE TEMroRARY IN NATURE,
FDR A PERIOD OF 3 YEARS 1 TI.ME ,ONLY. (This will be from the time the council
gives permission for placementl Mr. New stated that the neighbors feel like
me building in question was put there illegally and the v a lue of their
property is being jeopardized by its being where it i s located on a f orementioned
lot.
The cx:msensus oLCouncil members around the table was that the City Attorney
be contacted and a legal determination be made as to Oode Enforcement Director's
ruling that this penni t would be for a temporary period of 3 years, as per
his interpretation of Ord. #159.
Mayor Reid reported that the Jacksonville Towers, Inc. had been granted 100
units for purpose of constructing High-Rise building for the elderly and he
was very thankful and proud for this corporation to receive this funding
through H.U.D.
AD JOURNJIIIENT
Alde.nnan Wlls on moved, s econde d b y Aldennan Hill that the meeting be a d journed.
With c o n s ent of all m6l.lbers pres ent, the c ouncil a djourned until the next
regularly scheduled council meeting to be held on November 4, 1976. All
voted in the affirmative.
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CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSONVILLE, ARI<ANSAS
AGENDA -REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 4TH, 1976
OPEi.\JING PRAYER:
ROLL CAIJ..:
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
APPROVAL AND/OR ffiRRECTION
OF MINUTES:
CONSENT AGENI:ll\:
(FIRE DEPAR'IMEL\JT)
WATER DEP AR'TI"lENT:
SEWER DEPAR1MENT:
FIRE DEPAR'II'lliNT:
POLICE DEPAR'I'MEL'I'T :
STREET DEPARTMENT:
SANITATION DEP AR'll"iEl'I'T:
PARKS & RECREATION DEPT. :
GENERAL:
Regular City Council Meeting~ctober 21, 1976
Regular City Council Meeting~ctober 7, 1976
Special City Council MeetingM)cotber 19, 1976
a. IVbnthly Report (Chief Schmitt)
a . Sewer Service Line for Al Garvin (Aldennan
Hill)
a. Delinquent Privilege Taxes (Mayor Reid)
b. Ord. #415; Millage Tax (l'1:l.yor Reid)
c. Request for city's participation/amphitheater
construction out of Revenue Sharing Funds
(Mayor Reid)
d. Thanksgiving and Christmas Holiday Observances
(i.VJayor Reid)
e. Drainage Study Proposal (Temny Bond)
f. Ordinance #416
14. APPOIN'IMENTS:
15 . ANNOUNCEl.'vlEN'IS : a. Holiday Observance; city enployees, Thursday,
NovEmber 11, 1976 (Veteran's Day)
b. Flushing of Water Lines; Wednesday, November
17, 1976.
COUNCIL MEETING
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
NOVEMBER 4, 1976
7:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.
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The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met Thursday, November 4,
1976, at 7:30p.m. in the Municipal Building. The meeting was
called to order by Mayor Reid; the invocation was offered by Mayor
Reid who also led the recitation of the "Pledge of Allegiance".
On ROLL CALL the following members were present as their names
were called, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Smith, Wilson and
Honeycutt. 6 present, 0 absent. Others present were Mayor Reid;
in the absence of City Clerk Avants, Jane Kuykendall recorded the
Minutes; Nancy Gerren, Mayor's Secretary; Opal Woodrum from the
City Clerk's office; Ben Rice, City Attorney; Bill Owens, City
Engineer; Bobby Brewer, Sewer Supt.; Bobby Martin, Street Supt.;
Ophelia Blasingame, Beautification Director; Jerrel Fielder, Bond
Consulting Engineers; and the newly elected Aldermen for 1977:
Eddie Brickell, Mike Abdin, Tommy Swaim and Lee Lawson.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES
The Minutes o f the Regular City Council Meeting, October 21, 1976
were officially presented for study and later approval.
CORRECTIONS AND/OR ADDITIONS TO THE MINUTES
Corrections and/or additions to the Minutes of the Regular City
Council Meeting, October 7, 1976 and to the Special City Council
Meeting, October 19, 1976 were the next order of business. After
no corrections or additions were to be presented, Alderman Hill
moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to approve the Minutes as written.
All voted in the affirmative.
CONSENT AGENDA
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the Fire
Department Report for the month of October, 1976 reflecting 14
general alarms and 22 still alarms, with an estimated fire loss
during the month of $6,800.00 be approved. ROLL CALL and ;!the
following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson,
Smith and Honeycutt; 6 ayes and 0 nays. Motion carried.
At this time, Mayor Reid introduced Mr. David Weatherington,
director of the Jacksonville Boys Club. Mr. Weatherington thanked
the City of Jacksonville for their support of the Boy's Club and
for the $9,000.00 of Revenue Sharing money that the city appro-
priated. He stated the money has enabled the club to do much
added improvement, in that they have finished the gymnasium floor
and it has turned out .to be one of the finest gymnasiums in
Pulaski County. He invited the Council to be Honorary members of
the Boy's Club at the Bean and Champagne Dinner which is scheduled
for 6:30p.m., November 20, 1976. The price of admission is $10.00
per couple.
WATER DEPARTMENT
SEWER DEPARTMENT
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NOVEMBER 4, 1976
Adlerman Hill stated that some years ago when the main sewer lines
were installed in Trickey Lane area, they were run on this side
of the railroad track. On the other side of the track there was
no service provided. The cost of getting underneath the railroad
track was so great, the citizens on the o t her side were a~ked
to wait until some time in the future when sewer did become
available and would be provided in their direction. At this time,
Mr. Garvin who lives on the other side of the track and who is
asking for sewer service, is requesting that service be provided
to an area which involves 6 houses on his property. It was
Alderman Hill's contention that the owners of this property had
waited quite a long period of time and since this property is only
approximately 500-feet away from a line, that the city participate
in providing sewer service.
Alderman Wilson contended that there were other areas of town who
did not have sewer service at this time, also. And if you provided
sewer to one property owner, then the others should be served also.
Mayor Reid brought out the fact that the Sewer Dept. Superintendent
has a list of areas in town without sewer service and the approxi-
mate cost of installing lines to these same areas.
Alderman Lehman stated that Mr. Garvin's share of the cost be
put in escrow.
After much duscussion on cost involved in aforementioned sewer
service, Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that the
city participate in providing sewer service to Mr. Garvin's
property on Trickey Lane by sharing in cost incurred of an approxi-
mate figure of $5130.00, that the city pay 2/3rds of total cost,
with labor charges included in this 2/3rds portion, and that the
residents pay 1/3 of total cost. All voted in the affirmative.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
POLICE DEPARTMENT
STREET DEPARTMENT
SANITATION DEPARTMENT
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
GENERAL
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Elkins that the City
Attorney be given authority to take further action and collect
delinquent privilege taxes from violators who were listed in
letter from the City Attorney's office that was included in Agenda
packet. All voted in the affirmative.
GENERAL: ORDINANCE 415
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NOVEMBER 4, 197 6
"AN ORDI NANCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF LEVYING FIVE MILLS, ONE-HALF
MILL AND ONE-HALF MILL, TOTALING SIX MILLS TAX AGAINST PERSONAL
AND REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF
JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS: FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUSPENDING THREE AND
ONE-HALF MILLS TAX FOR INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BONDS FOR THE
YEAR 1976: FOR THE PURPOSE OF EFFECTING CERTIFICATION TO THE
COUNTY CLERK OF PULASKI COUNTY OF THE TAX LEVIED: PRESCRIBING
OTHER MATTERS PERTAINING THERETO: AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY."
was introduced.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that the
Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following
voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Wilson, Lehman, Smith, and
Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative
votes. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance read for FIRST TIME by Alderman
Wilson.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that Ordinance
be accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted
aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith, and Honeycutt.
Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION
CARRIED. 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, Elkins, Lehman,
Wilson, Smith, and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative
votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Reid read the
Ordinance for SECOND Tnm.
Alderman Smith 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, Elkins,
Lehman, Wilson, Smith, and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative
votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, Mayor
Reid read the Ordinance for the THIRD AND FINAL TIME.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt that the
Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following
voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith, and
Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes.
MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt that the
EMERGENCY CLAUSE by approved and adopted. ROLL CALL and the following
voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith, and
Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative vo~~s and 0 negative
votes. MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED
4 1 5 THIS 4TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1976.
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COUNCIL MEETING
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NOVEMBER 4, 1976
The next item of business concerned possible city's participation
by utilizing Revenue Sharing funds to help fund the construction
of an amphitheater. Mayor Reid announced that the Committee of '76
had collected some $14,000.00 towards the construction of an amphi-
theater for a lasting memorial of the Bicentennial year. The afore -
mentioned committee had private donations to match with A.R.B.C.
federal funds. After the A.R.B.C. grant allocation of $7,000 had
been matched with donations, then possibly revenue sharing funds
could be used to assist with project. He stated that the Bicentennial
Commission realized that this ran short of the amount required to
build an adequate facility, but he had decided that it would be best
at this time to work with what money is available. Mayor Reid stated
that the Pulaski County School District property involved in the
project where the amphitheater is to be constructed had consented
to deed acreage required for facility, and that his office was
working on transaction. It was ascertained that there would be
no further action required or accomplished at this time.
Due to conflict in state holidays and city holidays, it was the
general consensus of the Council that Ben Rice, the City Attorney,
prepare an ordinance that states that the city will follow the
state's laws on all holidays in the future. The holiday ordinance
would be presented at the next council meeting.
Jerrel Fielder, Bond Consulting Engineers, presented to the Council
a comprehensive drainage study proposal which entailed aerial·
photograph study and contour map study, comprising some 80 pages
each. The total cost of drainage study would cost $62,250.00.
Mr. Fielder stated that the Corps of Engineers will work on situation
east of Loop Road and this study would relate only with the immediate
Jacksonville area, approximately 80 square miles in all. In his
presentation, Mr. Fielder presented the council a map along with a
letter stating objectives of the complete study composition.
It was brought out by city engineer that this plan could be utilized
by all departments throughout the city and he highly endorsed
this proposal as being invaluable engineeringwise, also.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that the city
accept aforementioned city-wide drainage study proposal by Bond
Engineering Co. and propose that the budget for 1977 include the
$62,250.00 cost for this study, if at all feasible. All voted in
the affirmative.
ORDINANCE 416:
"AN ORDINANCE LEVYING A TAX SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL OF AND
INTEREST ON GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF THE CITY OF
JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, TO BE DATED FEBRUARY 1, 1977, PRESCRIBING
OTHER MATTERS PERTAINING THERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
It was the general consensus of the Council that the consideration
of this Ordinance be postponed until a 1 later date so that the
Council could have time to study and consider this Ordinance;
therefore a Special Council Meeting was set for Wednesday night at
8:30p.m. (November 10, 1976) for the express purpose of considering
this Ordinance.
COUNCIL MEETING
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NOVEMBER 4, 1976
Alderman Wilson stated the copies of the 1977 Budget, municipal
code books, and state statutes be made available for the newly
elected Aldermen.
It was the general consensus of the Council that the Aldermen
leaving at the end of the year could buy their chairs for $1.00
each on their leaving. New chairs would be ordered soon.
APPOINTMENTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Reid announced the city employees would observe November 11,
1976 as a holiday commemorating Veteran's Day.
a77 .
There will be a flushing of water lines throughout the city commencing
November 17, 1976.
ADJOURNMENT:
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that the meeting
be adjourned as there was no further business to transact. And
with full consent of all present, the meeting was adjourned until
the next special city council meeting called for November 10, 1976.
Mayor James G. Reid
CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
AGENDA -SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 16th, 1976
1. OPENING PRAYER:
2. ROLL CALL:
3. GENERAL:
4. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT :
a, Ord. #416; G.O.B.; Millage Assessment
a. November 11, 1976; Sanitation pickup
will be accomplished; city hall closed
b. Municipal League Convention Nov. 14th
though Nov. 16th (Hot Springs, Arkansas)
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
NOVEMBER 10, 1976
The City Council o£ the City of Jacksonville met in Special Session
Wednesday, November 10, 1976, at 8:30 p.m. in the Municipal
Building. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Reid; the
invocation was offered by Alderman Don Elkins, which was followed
by the recitation of the "Pledge of Allegiance:, led by Mayor Reid.
On ROLL CALL the following members were present as their names
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were called, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, and Smith.
Alderman Honeycutt was absent. 5 present, 1 absent. Others present
were Mayor Reid; in the absence of City Clerk Avants, Jane Kuykendall
recorded the minutes; Nancy Gerren, Mayor's Secretary; Ben Rice,
City Attorney; Gerald Hamm, Sanitation Supt.; and Mike Abdin,
newly elected Alderman for 1977.
A quorum was declared by Mayor Reid who then stated that the purpose
of the meeting was to levy the millage for the bond issue. Mayor
Reid then introduced City Attorney, Ben Rice, to read the letter
from Smith, Williams, Friday, Eldredge & Clark, Attorneys at Law
which he had submitted explaining the alternate Ordinance 417
and to answer any questions that the council might have about
Ordinance 416 and Ordinance 417.
Ben Rice then read the letter, which is self explanatory:
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1 ''As we have advised, we have a serious problem with the pledging of
a 5 mill tax to the $565,000 in principal amount of bonds approved.
Under Constitutional Amendment No. 13 and under the ballot language
submitted at the election the only real :.,authority is for the Council
to levy and pledge a tax sufficient to service the bonds, with a
reasonable coverage. Gene Wilbourn of Stephens advises that a
minimum tax of 2 mills would service the $565,000 in bonds with an
adequate coverage for saleability. Based on 150% coveTage (which
I think is the maximum that could be justified), he says a 3 mill
tax is the maximum that would be necessary. It would appear that
any tax levy in excess of 3 mills for the $565,000 in bonds would be
vulnerable to taxpayer attack.
"There has been some discussion of possibly revoting on the issuance
of bonds for the City Hall. If additional bonds are issued, provision
for their payment would have to made either as a part of an overall
levy of 5 mills or by separate levy. This could be accomplished either:
"1. By levying only 2 mills for the $565,000 in bonds previously
approved and leaving 3 mills (the amount necessary) for a separate
issue in the amount of $935,000 for the new City Hall (or for any
other capital improvement that might be approved); or
"2. By levying 5 mills now for collection in 1977 for the general
purpose of servicing bonds to be issued under Amendment No. 13,
voting on the additional bonds and, if the additional bonds are
approved, putting all of the bonds into a single issue secured by
the overall 5 mill 'pledge. If you want to go this way we would
recommend adoption of the alternate form of Ordinance enclosed
with this letter.
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NOVEMBER 10, 1976
"If the alternate form of Ordinance is adopted and the additional
bonds voted prior to the sale of any bonds we will have no problem.
However, it will be necessary to make a more definitive committment
before any bonds are issued and in the event that additional bonds
are not approved it will be necessary to either (i) cut back
the pledge to the $565,000 in bonds to somewhere between a maximum
of 3 mills and a minimum of 2 mills (leaving no justification for
the collection of additional millage), or (ii) make appropriate
disclosure in the offering documents and our opinion concerning the
vulnerability of the excess millage.
"We will need three copies of the Ordinance actually adopted,
appropriate Minute Excerpts and the Notice and Consent to Meeting.
One certified copy of the Ordinance adopted will need to be
transmitted to the County Clerk for presentation to the Quorum
Court at its meeting on November 15.
" ... John C. Echols
A discussion followed in which portions of the letter were reiterated.
GENERAL: ORDINANCE 417
"AN ORDINANCE LEVYING A TAX SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL OF
AND INTEREST OF GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF THE CITY
OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS; PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS PERTAINING
THERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Elkins that the
Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following
voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, and Smith.
Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION
CARRIED. 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, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, and Smith. MOTION
CARRIED. Ordinance ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to suspend the
rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and
the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson
and Smith. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative
votes. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Reid read the Ordinance for SECOND
TIME.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Elkins to further
suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL
READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill,
Elkins, Lehman, Wilson and Smith. Motion received 5 affirmative
votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Reid read
the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME.
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
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NOVEMBER 10, 1976
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that the Ordinance
be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye,
Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, and Smith. Motion received
5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. Motion carried.
Alderman Elkins moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that the
EMERGENCY CLAUSE be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL and the
following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson,
and Smith. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative
votes. MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED
4 1 7 THIS lOTH DAY OF NOVEMBER 1976.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Reid announced that November 11, 1976 would be a holiday
for all city employees but that sanitation pickup would be
accomplished.
Mayor Reid also announced that Municipal League Convention would
be held Sunday, November 14, through Tuesday, November 16, in Hot
Springs, Arkansas.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill that the meeting
be adjourned. All voted in the affirmative. MOTION CARRIED.
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CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
AGENDA -REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 18th, 1976
0 PENING PRAYER:
ROLL CALL:
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF
MINUTES:
Regular City Council Meeting-November 4,
1976
Special City Council Meeting-November 10,
1976
Regular City Council Meeting-october 21,
1976
5 • CONSENT . AGENDA:
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
(WATER DEI'r .)
(WATER DEI'r.)
(POLICE DEPI'.)
($rREET DEPr • )
WATER DEPARTMENT :
SEWER DEPARTMENT :
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
STREET DEPARTMENT:
SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
PARKS & RECREATION DEPT:
PLANNING COMMISSION:
a. Cash Receipts & Disbursemants
b. Accounts Payable
c. Monthly Report (Chief Robinson)
d. Street Light Request/WOodbrier Sub.;
Ferrell Dr.; and Heritage Street
(Bill Owens)
a. Request to advertise for bids/one (1)
electronic accounting machine; approx.
cost $ 15,000.00 (Billie Staples)
a. South Oak Street Discussion
(Alderman Lehman)
a. Request approval of Stonewall Sub.,
Phase IliA/subject to streets, sewer
and water and drainage
b. Ord. # 418; Ord. to provide that city
council may reconsider zoning
changes (Alderman Wilson)
CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
AGENDA -REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 18th, 1976
15. APPOINTMENTS:
16. ANNOUNCEMENTS: a. Thanksgiving HOliday Observance,
city employees; Thursday and Friday/
November 25, and 26, 1976
ADJOURNMENT:
b. Christmas Parade/November 30, 1976;
starting time--3:30 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
NOVEMBER 18, 1976
7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met in Regular Session Thursday,
November 18, 1976, at 7:30p.m. The meeting was called to order by Mayor
Reid who also gave the invocation followed by the recitation of the 11 Pledge
of Allegiance ...
On ROLL CALL the following members were present as their names were called,
Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith, and Honeycutt. 6 present
and 0 absent. Others present were Mayor Reid; in City Clerk:Avants• absence,
Jane Kuykendall recorded the minutes; Nancy Gerren, r~ayor•s Secretary; Opal
Woodrum, City Clerk•s Office; Ben Rice, City Attorney; Billie Staples, Water
Dept. Supt.; Gerald Hamm, Sanitation Dept. Supt.; Bob Martin, Street Dept.
Supt.; Annabelle Moore, Park and Recreation Dept. Supt.; Mike Hagge, Grants
Coordinator; and newly elected Aldermen: ~1ike Abdin and Tommy Swaim.
PRESENTATION OF THE MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular City Council ~1eeting on November 4, 1976, and the
Special City Council ~1eeting on Norv;ember 10, 1976 were presented for study
and later approval.
CORRECTIONS AND/OR ADDITIONS TO THE MINUTES
Corrections and/or additions to the r~i nutes of the Regular City Counci 1
Meeting of October 21, 1976, were the next order of business. After no
corrections or additions were presented Alderman Hill moved, seconded by
Alderman Honeycutt, to approve the r-1inutes as written and presented. All
voted in the affirmative. f40TION CARRIED.
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CONSENT AGENDA:
Mayor Reid presented the following items for approval on the CONSENT AGENDA:
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson, to approve for payment the
Current Accounts Payable in the sum of $17,886.09 for the Jacksonville Water
& Sewer Department and to accept and file the Cash Receipts and Disbursements
Report fo~ the month of November, 1976. ROLL CALL and the following voted
aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion
received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to accept and file the Police
Chief 1 S monthly report for October, 1976, reflecting 715 cases brought before
the Municipal Court with total cash from fines, forfeitures and other payments
in the sum of $15,986.40. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill,
Elkins, Lehman, l·Jilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative
votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to accept billing on the
following street light requests submitted by City Engineer, Bill Owens:
(1) Five Street Lights in Woodbrier Subdivision
(2) One Street Light between Lot 6 and 7, located at 1030 and 1100 Ferrell Dr.
(3) Four Street Lights on Heritage Street at the following locations:
a. Corner of Graham and Heritage
b. Between Lots 42 and 43
c. Between Lots 36 and 37
d. Northeaster Corner of Heritage and Reba
ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, ldilson,
Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative
votes. MOTION CARRIED.
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WATER DEPARTMENT:
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NOVEMBER 18, 1976
Water Department Supt., Billie Staples, was introduced by ~~ayor Reid. She
stated that the Water Department needed a new billing machine and requested
that the Council approve her request to advertise for bids and accept the
lowest bid for one electronic accounting machine at an approximate cost
of $15,000.00. She stated that the two mechanical machines presently owned
are old and in need of repair. One is not in use because of breakdown and parts
are not available. There was some discussion as to the condition of the pre-
sently owned accounting machines.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Hill, that the City advertise for
bids for an electronic accounting machine comparable or equal to Burroughs
L-9300, and accept the lowest bid to be paid for out of the depreciation fund.
ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson,
Smith, and Honeycutt. Motion recieved 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes.
MOTION CARRIED.
SHJER DEPARTMENT:
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
POLICE DEPARH1ENT:
STREET DEPARTMENT:
Alderman Lehman stated that there is a driveway on South Oak Street that is
a hazard to motorists. The street is very narrow and the shoulder slopes
downward. This driveway is made of concrete and extends to the street. After
discussion, it was decided that the City Engineer, Bill Owens, would go out
to the site and work with the builder to decide what can be done. It was
mentioned that some kind of filler (gravel or asphalt) be put around the drive-·
way.
SANITATION DEPARH1ENT:
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT:
PLANNING COMMISSION:
A request for the acceptance of Stonewall Subdivision, Phase IliA/subject to
streets, sewer, water and storm drainage was the next item of business. The
water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, and streets have been completed but
have not been accepted by the various city departments for maintenance. This
subdivision is located behind the cemetery on Old 161 Highway.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill, to approve Planning
Commission 1 S recommendation and accept Stonewall Subdivision, Phase IliA/subject
to streets, sewer and water. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith, and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative
votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE 418:
11 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 18.92.020 OF THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF
JACKSONVILLE: TO PROVIDE THAT THE COUNCIL MAY RECONSIDER ZONING CHANGES; AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES.11 was introduced by Alderman Wilson.
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NOVEMBER 18, 1976
Alderman Wilson stated that at the present time, a citizen or group of citizens
must wait a year before bringing up a rezoning request after a decision by the
Council. \~ith this ordinance, the City Council would be able to reconsider
and/or change a decision regarding rezoning within 6 months after the decision
is made. A discussion followed explaining what the ordinance stated.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the Ordinance by placed
on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Wilson
and Smith, and the following voted nay, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman and
Honeycutt. Motion received 2 affirmative votes and 4 negative votes. MOTION
FAILED.
ORDINANCE 419:
11 AN OR DIN ANC E PROVIDING FOR LEGAL HOLIDAYS, M1ENDING SECTION 2.44070 OF THE
JACKSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE AND ORDINANCES 319 AND 189; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. was introduced.
This ordinance state~ that the city will follow the state•s law as to which
holidays to observe, changing when the state does.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the Ordinance by placed
on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins,
Lehman, Wilson, Smith, ahd Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0
negative vot~s. MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance read for FIRST TIME by Alderman Smith.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt that the Ordinance by
accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Hill, Elkins, Lehman, t~ilson, Smith and Honeycutt. t4otion received 6 affirmative
votes and 0 negative votes. 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, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion received
6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRitD. Mayor Reid read
the Ordinance for SECOND TIME.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman L~ilson, to further suspend the
rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL and the
following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, !~ilson, Smith, and Honeycutt.
Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. ~10TION CARRIED.
t~ayor Reid read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TH1E.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt that the Ordinance be
APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill,
Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith, and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative
votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
(The EMERGENCY CLAUSE was not attached. )(Ordinance ruled approved by r.1ayor
Reid.)
ORDINANCE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 4 1 9 THIS 18TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 1976.
Alderman Lehman stated that at the last city council meeting he voted in the
affirmative to assess 5 mills for fire and police facility improvements, but
he wanted the record to plainly stipulate that his vote to pass this aforementioned
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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NOVEMBER 18, 1976
mi nage was not to support any effort towards a city ha 11 bui 1 ding. He said
he had received many calls from residents that were confused on this issue
of assessing the full 5 mills when the P~rt of the bond issue referencing the
building of a city hall complex had failed.
He further stated that his vote was simply to approve a one-year extension of
the full 5 mills for aforementioned improvements. Mayor Reid brought out that
any new improvements for the city would have to be voted on by the people so
there is not legal reason to assume that millage would be spent towards
unapproved facilities. He also said that he is recommending action to appoint
a Building Committee soon to oversee the building of the police and fire
facilities that voters did approve, and also to asses5 . the pos~ibility of
bringing before the voters once more in the form of a special election the
building of a new city hall.
Alderman Elkins stated that a Christmas bonus for the city employees would be
a nice gesture on the part of the Council and would show the employees how
much the Council appreciates them. The money would come from Revenue Sharing.
Alderman Hill asked if it was legal to give Christmas bonuses. It was stated
that if everything was withheld, it would be legal. It would have to be
considered as salary.
Alderman Wilson stated that is could not be done just one time and stopped.
There would be hard feelings if it was not given at a time when money was
tighter. The bonus amount would increase each year as the employees accumulated
seniority.
Alderman Elkins stated that it would not be a yearly practice.
Alderman Hill stated that the salary increase at the first of the year would
show the city employees that the council appreciates them.
After much further discussion on pros and cons of bonuses to employees, it
was the general consensus of the Council that there would be NO FORr·1AL ACTION
TAKEN on aformentioned item of business.
Mayor Reid announced that the firm of Ll oy d, Haigh, Brock & Co. LTD. already
has permission to audit the Water Depar t ment. The Council needs to approve
their auditing the city 1 S books for the year 1976. This includes General and
Street Funds.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith, that the Firm of Lloyd,
Haigh, Brock & Co., LTD. be permitted to audit the city 1 s books for 1976 and
present their report to the City Council as soon as possible in 1977. All voted
in the affirmative. MOTION CARRIED.
APPOINTMENTS:
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Than ksgiving would be observed by all city employees on Thursday, November 25,
and Friday, November 26. The city hall will be closed those two days. The
Jacksonville Daily News will be notified of the sanitation schedule pick-up.
The Jacksonville Boys Club Bean and Champagne Dinner will be held this
Saturday night. Mayor Reid announced that availability of tickets he had in
his possession that were for sale at $10.00 a couple.
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NOVEMBER 18, 1976
At this time, Alderman Hill brought out the fact that there seems to be some
discrepancy and misunderstanding as to an 811 water line going in behind the
Credit Union on Marshall Road. Mayor Reid stated the minutes would be researched
as to participation of the city insofar as laying sewer line and the item of
the 8 11 water line versus a 611 water line being installed. The consensus of
the council was that the city would participate in running the sewer line and
the builder would be responsible for 811 water line, plus a fire hydrant to be
installed for fire protection; this all being voted on and approved at an earlier
city council meeting.
Mayor Reid stated that the 1977 budget for the City of Jacksonville is being
prepared and will be available for study to the Council f·1embers on December 1,
1976.
As there was no further business to transact, and with consent of all present
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt that the meeting be
adjourned until the next regular city council meeting scheduled for December
2, 1976. Approved by voice vote.
ADJOURNMENT
CURRENT ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
November 1976
Allied Supply Inc.
Arkansas Meter Repair
Bill's Auto Parts
B&S Rental Co.
Cemco Inc.
City Lumber Co.
Crain Sales Co.
Grasby Machine & Welding
Ivy's Auto Supply
James Bros.
42.57
3,714.29
25.10
92.44
97.48
726.54
167.55
66.95
8.60
131.41
Jacksonville Starter & Gen.
Modern Chemical
63.50
249.00
531.25
854.34 .
543.65
245.81
Morgan Steel Bldg.
O.B. Repair
Oxford Chemicals
Reed's Auto Repair
Rye Office Machines
Shrader Canst. Co.
Vaughan Tire Co.
Wal-Mart Stores
H.T. Watts Co. Mfg.
29.36
960.00
184.95
67.54
222.48
Arkansas Paper Co.
B-G Communications
Bowles & Edens Co.
Capitol Chemical & Supply
Choctaw Culbert Div.
Conrade Electric Co.
Goodsell Welding
Ivy Hall Garage
Jacksonville Gas & Plbg.
Jacksonville Dust Ser.
Earl Martin
Mobil Oil
National Whse. Supply
OTASCO
Pitney Bowes
Refrigeration & Elec. Sup.
Schonstedt Instrument Co.
Southwest Laboratories
Walkers Radiator Ser.
Waterworks Supply Co.
44.30
56.65
3,422.90
19 3. 50
414.06
108.30
350.14
69.98
19.50
35.00
500.00
2,096.75
63.86
17.46
98.88
73.70
452.27
339.58
123.00
381.45
$17,886.09
J97.
CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
AGENDA -REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 2nd, 1976
1. OPENING .. PRAYER:
2 • ROLL CALL :
3. PRESENT AT ION OF MINUTES :
4. APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION
OF MINUTES:
5. CONSENT AGENDA:
(STREET DEPARTMENT)
(STREET DEPARTMENT)
6. WATER DEPARTMENT :
7. SEWER DEPARTMENT:
8. FIRE DEPARTMENT:
9. POLICE DEPARTMENT:
10. STREET DEPARTMENT :
11. SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
12. PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT:
Regular City eouncil Meeting-November 18,
1976
Regular City Council Meeting-November 4,
1976
Special City Council Meeting-November 10,
1976
a. Monthly Report (Bobby Martin)
b. Request approval of street lights at:
1. Intersection of Loop Road &
Military Road.
2. Ten (10) lights in Phase III-B,
Stonewall Subdivision
(Bill Owens)
a. Request acceptance of low bid:
1. (1) 6" Water Meter
2. (5) ~" Valves (Billie Staples)
a. Request acceptance of low bid:
(1) Hydrovac Apparatus for E. Plant
(Bobby Brewer)
a. Request to advertise for bids:
.(1) Four Channel Radio for ambulance
50/50 matching funds; approx. total
cost-$2,000 ($1,000 city/$1,000 fed.)
(Tonnny Robinson)
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13. GENERAL:
CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
AGENDA -REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 2nd, 1976
a. Public Hearing/First Christian
Church/Placement of two portable
buildings (Mayor Reid)
)99.
b. Request to pay $821.77 additional
cost on warehouse -·building; hot
mix (Bill Owens)
c. Trailer for Jackso nville Elderly
Activities Program (Wilma Glover)
d. South Jacksonville Sewer Line,
C.D.B.G. (Mayor Reid)
e. Building Permit/Variance Reque•t;
501 Martin St. (Mayor Reid)
f. Budget Presentation for 1977
(Mayor Reid)
14. APPOINTMENTS:
15. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT :
a. Board of Adjustment Meeting, Thursday,
1 Dec. 9, 1976, 6:30p.m., City Hall
b. Metroplan Special Presentation/
Planning Commission/Community Facili-
ties Plan for City; Tuesday, Dec. 14,
1976, 7:30p.m., City Hall
c. So. Jacksonville Sewer Project, Bid
Opening; Dec. 22, 1976 at 10 a.m.,
City Hall.
d. Resolution to be prepared honoring
Red Devil:Football Team.
e. Sign Expense for Red Devil Team Re-
cognition to be carried to Rotary
Club for funding by Mike Abdin
f. Budget Meeting called for Dec. 16,
1976 at City Hall.
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COUNCIL MEETING
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
DECEMBER 2, 1976
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, met Thursday, December 2, 1976, at
7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building. The meeting was called to order by
Mayor Reid who also gave the invocation; followed by the recitation of the
11 Pledge of Allegiance.~~
On ROLL CALL the following members were present as their names were called,
Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Wilson, and Honeycutt. (Aldermen Elkins and Smith
arrived later.) 4 present and 2 absent. Others present were Mayor Reid; in the
absence of City Clerk Avants, Jane Kuykendall recorded the Minutes; Ben Rice,
City Attorney; Bill Owens, City Engineer; Ophelia Blasingame, Beautification
Director; Gerald Hamm, Sanitation Supervisor; Annabelle Moore, Park and
Recreation Director; Opal Woodrum, City Clerk 1 S office; Nancy Gerren, Mayor 1 S
Secretary; John New, City Inspector; Billie Staples, Water Department Supt.;
Bobby Brewer, Sewer Supt.; Bob Martin, Street Supt.; Lloyd Bailey, Purchasing
Agent; Tommy Robinson, Police Chief; Wayman Schmitt, Fire Chief; and newly
elected Aldermen: Mike Abdin, Eddie Brickell, Tommy Swaim, and Lee Lawson.
PRESENTATION OF THE MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular Co unci 1 meeting of November 18, 1976, were presented
for study and later approval.
CORRECTIONS AND/OR ADDITIONS TO THE MINUTES
Corrections and/or additions to the Minutes of the Regular ~1eeting of November
4, 1976, and the Minutes of the Special Meeting of November 10, 2976, were the
next order of business. After no corrections or additions were presented,
Alderman Honeycutt moved, seconded by Alderman Hill, to approve the Minutes
as written and presented. All voted in the affirmative. Motion received
4 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Reid presented the fo 11 owing items for approva 1 on the CONSENT AGENDA:
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill to accept and file the monthly
report for the Street Department submitted by Bob Martin which consisted of
the daily work record. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill,
Lehman, Wilson, and Honeycutt. Motion received 4 affirmative votes and 0
negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill, to approve the placement
of street lights at: the intersection of Loop Road and Military Road and ten (10)
lights in Phase III-B, Stonewall Subdivision submitted by Bill Owens. ROLL CALL
and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Wilson, and Honeycutt.
Motion received 4 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARING
In a deviation from regular agenda and with consent of Aldermen present. at this
time Mayor Reid declared a public hearing scheduled for 7:30 p.m. be officially
open for discussion to consider placement of two portable buildings on First
Christian Church property. (The issuance of a building permit.) A petition was
presented to the City Council opposing the portable buildings from local residents.
Spokesmen from both sides were present. A spokesman from the church presented
a position statement to the Council which outlined a list of suggestions from
the residents near the church. These suggestions for improvement of the appearance
of the portable building were as follows:
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(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
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DECEMBER 2, 1976
Move trailer which was on the present church lots.
Cap off water and sewer lines going to the trailer.
Plant shrubs around class room.
Under pin classroom.
Plant a double row of pine trees along Lhe nur·Lh sitle or lot.
Move class room to the north side of the church.
Paint class room a different color.
The position statement also stated what the church had done and will do to
improve the appearance of the building. The church agreed with and corrected
items (a) and (b). Items (c) and (d) will be accomplished as soon as a low
bid was accepted and a contractor hired to install heating and air conditioning
ducts prior to lowering the building on to a permanent foundation and adding
landscaping. The church felt it cannot move the building to a different location
because it is presently sitting on per.manent piers. The church felt also that altering
the color of the building was impractical due to its construction. It was
stated'that pine trees would be planted except for the area (two to three feet)
which was solid rock.
The church then requested the City Council to approve the use of the Church
owned lot, located east of the church to be used for church purposes and
secondly, to issue a building permit for the building located on the aforementioned
lot.
A 1 derman Wi 1 son moved, seconded by A 1 derman Lehman, that the Counci 1 a 11 ow the
Christian Church to use the lots and adjacent lots that they own for church
purposes.
A discussion followed in which the spokesman for the residents stated that
they were not opposed to the church 1 s expansion but only to the issuance of
a temporary permit which might allow a metal building to stand for a period
of years.
ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, t~ilson,
Smith and Honeycutt. ~1otion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes.
MOTION CARRIED.
The church spokesman withdrew their request for the second portable building
permit.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt, that until the church
and the residents can get together and make some kind of arbitration then bring
it back to the City Council, that the issue be tabled.
It was stated that moving the building was the main conflict.
Both sides oifi the i ss:ue wanted an answer from the Counci 1. The City Attorney
stated that a temporary permit with a variance (of say, three years) be issued.
Mayor Reid stated that there was not supposed to be any discussion after a motion
to table an issue. The motion died.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith, to deny the request to issue
a temporary permit for the portable building. ROLL CALL and the following voted
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DECEMBER 2, 1976
aye, Aldermen: Wilson and Smith and the following voted nay, Aldermen: Hill,
Elkins, Lehman, and Honeycutt. Motion received 2 affirmative and 4 negative.
MOTION FAILED.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman, to table this issue until
the next regular Council Meeting, December 16, 1976. ROLL CALL and the following
voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Lehman, Smith, and Honeycutt. The following voted
nay, Aldermen: Elkins, and Wilson. Motion received 4 affirmative votes and 2
negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
WATER DEPARTMENT
Mayor Reid presented the following Bid Abstract for one (1) 6 11 Water Meter with
connections:
WATER & WASTE CO. NEPTUNE WATER METER CO. ARK., ~1ETER REPAIR BOWlES & EDEN CO.
$1,519.51 No bid submitted $1,412.92 $1,791.97
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to accept the lowest bid
submitted by Arkansas Meter Repair in the amount of $1,412.92.
At this time, the aforementioned motion was amended to approve lowest bid
submitted and include the following bid abstract: (5) 611 Butterfly Valves (5)
1/2 11 Float Valves (5) 1/2 11 Pressure Regulators (5) 1/2 11 Needle Valves submitted
by the following:
INFILCO DEQREMONT, INC.
$5,500.00
All voted in the affirmative. MOTION CARRIED.
SE~~ER DEPARH1ENT
Ma yo r Rei d p rese ~ted the following Bid Abstract for one (1) Hydro-Vac System
to be utilized at the East treatment facility:
STUTTGART MACHINE WORKS SOUTHERN STATES INDUSTRIES, INC.
no bid submitted $15,335.00
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to accept the low bid for one
(1) Hydrovac Apparatus for East plant from Southern States Inc. in the amount of
$15,335.00 to be paid for out of Revenue Sharing Funds. All voted in the
affirmative.
FIRE DEPARH~ENT
POLl CE DEPARH1ENT
This next item of business was a request to advertise for bids for a four
channel radio for ambulance at approximate cost of $2,000.00 which would be
split up--half to be paid by the city and half to be paid with federal grant
money. Grant was submitted by Tommy Robinson.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt that this item be tabled until
it can be put in the 1977 budget. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Hill, Lehman, Wilson, and Honeycutt. The following voted nay, Aldermen:
Elkins, and Smith. r.1otion received 4 affirmative votes and 2 negative votes.
MOT! ON CARRIED.
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DECEMBER 2, 1976
Chief Robinson explained that delivery would take about 15 weeks. Also at the
present time, the ambulance has a police radio. The hospital must relay
information to the police station and then the police station must relay the
information to the ambulance.
Alderman Elkins moved, seconded by Alderman Smith, to take it off the table.
ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Elkins, Smith, and Wilson.
The following voted nay, Aldermen: Hill and Honeycutt. Alderman Lehman passed.
Motion received three affirmative votes, two negative votes, and 1 abstention.
MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith, to advertise for bids for
a four-channel radio for the ambulance. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye,
Aldermen: Elkins, Smith, and Wilson. The following voted nay, Aldermen: Hill
and Honeycutt. Alderman Lehman passed. Motion received three affirmative
votes, two negative votes, and one abstention. ~~OTION CARRIED.
STREET DEPARTMENT
SANITATION DEPARH1ENT
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
GENERAL
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith, that the Council approve an
additional $1,200.00 to be paid out of Revenue Sharing and $821.77 to be paid
out of the Street Department for overrun expenditures on the new maintenance
building. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman,
Wilson, Smith, and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative
votes. MOTION CARRIED.
At this time, Bill Owens, City Engineer, invited Aldermen to visit the new
maintenance building.
The next item of business was the proposal for a new trailer for the Jacksonville
Elderly Activities Program. Mayor Reid introduced Ms. Wilma Glover to present
the proposal to the Council. Ms. Glover presented the economic program for 1977
and stated that the Jacksonville Elderly Activities Program will have $12,232.55
unobligated cash left over due to the State : of Arkansas starting a 12 1/2% match
for all elderly programs --this 12 1/2% match was handled at the State Finance
level during April, May, and June. In July the Central Arkansas Planning and
Development District funneled this 12 1/2% match to programs through Area
Age ncy on Agin g, Re.gion V. Thi s 12 1/2% match was then sent to the Donor Account.
Au gust 31 a check from Pla nn ing and De vel opment District for $2,480.52 was
depos i ted in t he Don or Acco un t as match f or the third quarter. A check for the
fou rth quar te r has bee n re qu ested and will be forthcoming. With the unobligated
niDn ey , t he J ac ks onvill e Elde rly Ac ti vi t i es Program would like to purchase a
tra il e r t o lo cate besi de t he prese nt tra iler so they will have more room.
The new trailer would be set beside the present one with a room used for a lounge
connecting the two. Ms. Glover requested that the City Council allow the
trailer to be purchased by the Jacksonville Elderly Activities Program and placed
beside the present one. The trailerltWOUld be placed ii1 ~-thELCity of -:Jacksonvil:le•s
name. (The trailer to be purchased is a shell with two restrooms in one end and
a kitchen in the other. No partitions.)
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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DECH1BER 2, 1976
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Elkins, that the City Council allow
the Jacksonville Elderly Activities Program to add an additional trailer. ROLL
CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, lrJilson,
Smith, and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes.
MOTION CARRIED.
The next item of business was a building permit variance request at 501 Martin
Street. A resident wanted to build an open carport which would extend 15
feet farther out than the rest of the houses on the street. City Engineer, Bill
Owens recommended that the request be denied.
Alderman Wilson moved that the request be denied. There was no second. Motion
died for lack of a second.
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt~ that this be referred to the
Variance Committee for a recommendation and then be brought before the City
Couoci:l fori' Ia vote. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill,
Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith, and Honeycutt. Motion received 6 affirmative
votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
In another deviation from the agenda, the Mayor made the announcements at this
time.
ANNO UN CEMENTS
The Board of Adjustment will meet Thursday, December 9, 1976, at 6:30 p.m. at
the City Hall.
There will be a Metroplan Special Presentation/Planning Commission/Community
Facilities Plan for the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas on Tuesday, December
14, 1976, at 7:30p.m., at the City Hall.
GENERAL
Mayor Reid then presented the 1977 Budget to the City Council and all present.
The Council was presented copies to take home and study for discussion
at the next meeting. A special meeting was set for Thursday night, December 9,
1976, at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the budget.
Alderman Wilson stated that a Resolution to commend the Jacksonville High School
football coach and team would be a nice gesture.
Mike Abdin stated that he would ask the Roatry Club to finance two signs to
stated that Jacksonville is the home of the Red Devils AAA champs.
Alderman Wilson also stated that it would be a good idea for all the newly-
elected Aldermen to tour all city facilities, old and new.
ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Smith ,moved, ,seconded by Alderman Elkins, that the meeting be adjourned
until the Special Council Meeting Thursday night, December 9, 1976, at 6:30 p.m.
at the City Hall.
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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DECEMBER 2, 1976
CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
AGENDA • SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 9TH, 1976
1. 0 PENING PRAYER:
2 . ROLL CALL :
3. GENERAL: a. Budget Discussion/1977
ADJOURNMENT :
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SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
DECEMBER 9, 1976
6:30 P.M. to 9:45 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met in Special
Session Thursday, December 9, 1976, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting
was called to order by Mayor Reid who also gave the invocation
followed by the recitation of the "Pledge of Allegiance."
On ROLL CALL the following members were present as their names
were called, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, and
Honeycutt. 5 present and 1 absent. (Alderman Smith arrived
later.) Others present were Mayor Reid; City Clerk Ploy Avants;
Tommy Robinson, Chief of Police; Bobby Brewer, Sewer Supt.;
Bob Martin, Street Supt.; Gerald Hamm, Sanitation Supt.; John
New, City Inspector; Billie Staples, Water Dept. Supt.; Nancy
Gerren, Mayor's Secretary; Jane Kuykendall, City Clerk's Office;
Annabelle Moore, Patk Director; Mike Hagge, Grants Coordinator;
Lloyd Bailey, Purchasing Agent; Ophelia Blasingame, Beautifi-
cation Director; Wayman Schmitt, Fire Chief; and the newly-
elected Aldermen for 1977: Mike Abdin, Tommy Swaim, Eddie
Brickell, and Lee Lawson.
Mayor Reid stated Jim Andring's house burned and that he has
requested a travel trailer be allowed to be installed next to
a friend's house at 101 Union for living purposes and that a
utility pole be installed for electricity. This arrangement
would be a temporary one. Arkansas Power & Light Company
has already agreed to install the utility pole. Alderman
Lehman stated that he would go out and look at the house and
trailer. If he and the neighbors had no objections, the
trailer would be allowed to remain subject to the need. After
a thirty-day period, the matter would have to be brought back
before the Council.
ANNOUNCEMENT
Mayor Reid stated that Saturday at 9:00 a.m. a bus will depart
from City Hall to take all Council Members, present and
elected, to tour all city facilities. A church bus has been
borrowed for the tour.
BUDGET 1977
At this time the Council discussed the proposed budget for
1977 with the exception of the Water and Sewer Department
Budget. It was stated that the estimated income from the
Police Department fines for 1977 was too high and that is should
be changed from $250,000.00 to $220,000.00
It was the general consensus of the City Council that city
employees' salaries be discussed at a later date, but that
the rest of the budget would be discussed at the present time.
?ff1.
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
PAGE 2
DECEMBER 9, 1976
Alderman Smith requested that all of the budget items labeled
"misc." be defined as to what was included in the misc. and be
brought before the Council at the next meeting.
A meeting was set to discuss the salary portion of the budget
on Wednesday, December 15, 1976, at 7:00p.m.
At this time, Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Hill,
that the meeting be adjourned until the next budget meeting
December 15, 1976. All approved by voice vote.
CURRENT ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Allied Supply Inc.
Arkansaw Meter Repair
Arkansas Paper Co.
B-G Communications
Bowles & Edens Co.
Brooks Farm & Garden
Brooks Farm & Garden (pd)
Capitol Chemical Co.
Choctaw Culvert Division
City Lumber Co.
Construction Machinery of Ark.
Conrade Electric Co.
Crain Sales Co. lnc.(pd)
Current Products and Service Co.
Donne] Office Supplies Inc.
Double R Florist (pd)
Goodsell Welding & Iron
Ivy Hall Garage
Holloway Service
Improved Construction Methods
Ingle Fence Company
Jacksonville Daily News
Jacksonville Dust Service
December 1976
341.05
2,335.83
72.78
41.20
2,463.61
307.65
851.20
193.50
284. 18
268.95
513.26
487.80
200.90
40.00
7.69
25.75
7f>.75
72.41
114.72
92.70
78.00
33.53
43.75
Jacksonville Starter & Gen.
James Brothers
Jones Truck Lines, Inc.
McKesson Chemical
Mob i 1 e Oi 1
71.93
675.73
8.33
80.29
1,714.20
National Purchasing
0. B. Repair
lnst. (pd) 50.00
Pack Office Machines
Ray Dodge, Inc.
Reed 1 s Auto Repair
Rushing & Mason Equipment
Roc-Ark Water Co.
48.07
42.71
42.75
37.60
2,639.37
15.20
14.00
911 • 00
Jacksonville Rotary Club (pd)
Shrader Sonstr. Co. Inc (pd)
Taylor Electric Inc. 33.54
373.71
79.30
35.47
4. 11
Tyler Engineer Co. (pd)
Vaughan Tire Co.
Waterworks Supply Co.
Whit Davis Lumber Co.
Mrs. Evelyn Wright 20.00
Tot a 1 Di s b. 1 5, U44 . 52
Bills Paid 2,426.56
Disb. to Pay 13,417.96
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CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
AGENDA -REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 16, 1976
1. 0 PENING PRAYER:
2 • ROLL CALL :
3. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
4. APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION
OF MINUTES:
5. CONSENT AGENDA:
(WATER DEPARTMENT)
(WATER DEPARrMENT)
(WATER DEPARrMENT)
(FIRE DEPARTMENT)
(POLICE DEPARTMENT)
(STREET DEPARTMENT)
6. WATER DEPARTMENT:
7. SEWER DEPARTMENT:
8. FIRE DEPARrMENT:
9. POLICE DEPARTMENT :
10. STREET DEPARTMENT:
11. SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
12. PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT:
13. PLANNING COMMISSION:
Regular City Council Meeting-December 2, 19T6
Special City Council Meeting-December 9, 1976
Regular City Council Meeting-November 18, 1976
a. Cash Receipts & Disbursements
b. Accounts Payable
c. Request for outside city limit water tie-
on; Herman :l'itts, Valentine D .J.
(Billie Staples)
d. Monthly Report (Chief $:hmitt)
e. Monthly Report (Chief Robinson)
f. Monthly Report (Bobby Martin)
a. Recommend that waiver be granted of ten
feet on lots less than 115' deep; Woodbriar
Subdivision (25' vs. 35' set back)
b. Recommend to deny request for rezoning
(to C-3) of 8.9 acres of school property
13.
14.
CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
AGENDA -REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 16, 1976
PLANNING COMMISSION: c. Recommend approval to rezone lot at corner
GENERAL:
of Mulberry and Second St., to C-2.
(ordinance /1421)
d. Recommend approval of replat of Lot /116;
Block 2, Thompson Subdivision
e. Recommend approval of waiver on rear set
hack requirements; Lot #6, Campbell Sub.
a. Building Permit Issuance; 501 Ma!'tin St.
(Bill Owens)
b. Request loan of funds in amount of $5,000
for a 30-day period/Jacksonville Housing
Authority (Mayor Reid)
c. Res. #180-76; Red Devil Football Team
Commendation (Mayor Reid)
d. Res. #181-76; Red Devil Coach of the Year
Award to Bill Reed (Mayor Reid)
e. Ord. #420; Election of Aldermen by Ward
(Aldermen: Lehman, Hill, Smith & Honeycutt)!
f. Presentation/Certificate of Appreciation
to Buddy Taylor (Ophelia Blasingame)
15. APPOINTMENTS: a. Planning Commission Appointments ($)
ANNOUNCEMENTS :
b. Hospital Commission Appointment (1)
a. City Employee Christmas Party; 4-8 P.M.,
December 18, 1976; Parks & Rec. Bldg.,
Service Awards presented at 5:00 P.M.
b. Open House, Mayor's Home, 715 Hapsburg,
December 19, 1976; 2•5 P.M.
c. City Hall Closed for Holiday Season:
December 23rd through December 26, 1976
and December 31st through January 2, 1977.
d. Sanitation Department Pickup Schedule
during Holiday Season: Sanitation WOrkers
will be on duty Dec. 23, 1976, they will
be off duty on Dec. 24 and Dec. 25;
WOrkers will be off duty on the 31st of
December, 1976 and the first of Jan., 1977
ANNOUNCEMENTS;
ADJOURNMENT :
CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
AGENDA -REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 1~, 1976
e. Bid Opening, !'"o • Jacksonville Sewer
Project; C.D.B.G., Dec.-22, 1976, 10:00
a.m. City Hall, Mayor's Office
f. Christian Church, 236 Peral Street; Their
plans are to remove portable building;
new construction is forthcoming.
,. B.O.R. Approved ,$30,000 for Park Improve-
ments
MERRY CHRISTMAS -HAPPY 1977
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
DECEMBER 16, 1976
7:30 P.M. to 8:45 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, met Thursday,
December 16, 1976, at 7:30p.m., in the Municipal Building.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Reid. The invocation
was given by Mr. Lee Lawson followed by the recitation of the
"Pledge of Allegiance."
On ROLL CALL the following members were present as their names
were called, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, and Honey-
cutt. Alderman Smith was absent. 5 present and 1 absent.
Others present were Mayor James G. Reid; in the City Clerk
Avants' absence, Jane Kuykendall recorded the Minutes; Mayor's
Secretary, Nancy Gerren; Ben Rice, City Attorney; John New, City
Inspector; Gerald Hamm, Sanitation Dept. Supt.; Bob Martin,
Street Supt.; Lloyd Bailey, Pu~chasing Agent; Annabelle Moore,
Park and Recreation Department Director; Bobby Brewer, Sewer Dept.
Supt.; Bill Owens, City Engineer; Ophelia Blasingame, Beautifica-
tion Director; Billie Staples, Water Dept. Supt.; Tommy Robinson,
Police Chief; and newly elected Aldermen._:__ Lee Lawson, Tommy
Swaim, Eddie Brickell, and Mike Abdin.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
The minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of December 2,
1976, and the Special Council Meeting of Dec~mber 9, 1976 were
presented for study and later approval.
CORRECTIONS AND/OR ADDITIONS TO THE MINUTES:
CIDrrections and/or ad d itions to the Minutes of the Regular City
Council Meeting of November 18, 1976, were the next order of
business. After no corrections or additions were presented,
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt, to approve
the Minutes as written. All voted in the affirmative.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Ma yor Reid presented the following items for approval on the
CONSENT AGENDA:
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Elkins, to approve
for payment the Current Accounts Payable in the sum of $13,417.96
for the Jacksonville Water and Sewer Department and to accept
and file the Cash Receipts and Disbursements Report for the
~\9.
month of November, 1976. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye,
Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, and Honeycutt. Motion
received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Elkins, to accept the
request from the Valentine-Dick Jeter Water Users Association
for an outside-the-city water tie-on for Mr. Herman Pitts.
ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins,
Lehman, Wilson, and Honeycutt. Motion received 5 affirmative
votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 16, 1976
PAGE 2
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Elkins, to accept
and file the Fire Chief's monthly report for November, 1976,
reflecting 8 general alarms and 20 still alarms with an estimated
fire loss during the month of $650.00. ROLL CALL and the follow-
ing voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, and Honey-
cutt. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes.
MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Elkins, to accept
and file the Police Chief's monthly report for November, 1976,
reflecting 536 cases brought before the Municipal Court with a
total cash from fines, forfeitures and other payments in the sum
of $12,611.05. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion
received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Elkins, to accept
and file the Street Supervisor's monthly report for November,
1976, consisting of their daily work record. ROLL CALL and the
following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson,
Smith, and Honeycutt. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and
0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Elkins, to accept
the request for a street light to be placed at the corner of
Mesquite Trail and North First Street and to accept billing
for same. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt. Motion
received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION
CARRIED.
ANNOUNCEMENT:
At this time, Mayor Reid announced that the Christian Church
at 236 Pearl Street will remove the portable building that
is presently on their property and a permanent structure will
be forthcoming.
WATER DEPARTMENT:
SEWER DEPARTMENT:
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
STREET DEPARTMENT:
SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT:
PLANNING COMMISSION:
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 16, 1976
PAGE 3
The Planning Commission has recommended that a waiver be
granted of 10 (ten) feet on lots less than 115 feet deep in
Woodbriar Subdivision. The subdivision met all the requirements
of the City Council in the placement of the houses on the
lots, but FHA did not want to finance the homes because of the
small back yards. The City Council was asked to approve a
waiver of 10 feet, from 35 feet from the street to 25 feet
from the street, so the houses would have larger back yards.
The lots involved are located on non-through streets.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman, to table
this item until a representative from FHA can come to the
Council to discuss it. All voted in the affirmative.
Mr. Maloney requested that the City Council rezone 8.9 acres
of school property from R-0 to C-3. Mr. Maloney has bought
the property on the contingency that it can be rezoned. The
recommendation of the Planning Commission was that the
request be denied because the school board had not made it
clear that the property would no longer be needed for school
purposes.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Lehman, to follow
the Planning Commission's recommendation to deny the request.
ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill,
Lehman, Wilson, and Honeycutt. Alderman Elkins passed.
Motion received 4 affirmative votes and 1 abstention. MOTION
CARRIED.
ORDINANCE NUMBER 421: "AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING VARIOUS
PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS: AMENDING
ORDINANCE NOS. 213 AND 238 OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE,
AKRNASAS: DELCARING AN EMERGENCY, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES (To
rezone lot located at corner of Mulberry and South Second St.--
R-4 to C-2) was introduced.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Elkins, that the
Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the follow-
ing voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, and
Honeycutt. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative
votes. MOTION CARRIED. Alderman Wilson read the Ordinance
for the FIRST TIME.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt, that the
Ordinance be accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the
following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson,
and Honeycutt. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0
negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST
READING.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 16, 1976
PAGE 4
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, Elkins,
Lehman, Wilson, and Honeycutt. Motion received 5 affirmative
votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Reid
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, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, and Honeycutt. Motion
received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION
CARRIED. Mayor Reid 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, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, 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, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson,
and Honeycutt. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0
negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED
4 2 1 THIS 16TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 1976._
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill, to approve
of replat of Lot #16, Block £, Thompson Subdivision. ROLL CALL
and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman,
Wilson, and Honeycutt. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and
0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
The Planning Commission has recommended that a waiver on rear
set back requirements; Lot #6, Campbell Subdivision, be approved
so that the owner of a warehouse can extend his warehouse back
further toward the property line. Alderman Hill moved,
seconded by Alderman Wilson, to approve the request. ROLL CALL
and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman,
Wilson, and Honeycutt. Motion received 5 affirmative votes
and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
GENERAL:
Mayor Reid requested that Bill Owens, City Engineer, report to
the Council on recommendations made by Board of Adjustment as
to issuance of building permit at 501 Martin Street. Mr.
Owens said the Board of Adjustment had met recently and the
council members had received in their agenda packets excerpts
from minutes of that meeting that stated in effect the individual
board member's "personal" opinion was that permit be denied.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 16, 1976
PAGE 5
Alderman Wilson moved to deny issuance of a building permit.
Motion was not seconded. Motion died for lack of second.
MOTION DENIED.
Alderman Honeycutt moved to approve issuance of a building
permit. Motion died for lack of second. MOTION DENIED.
Alderman Wlkins moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt, to
approve the request to loan funds in the amount of $5,000.00
to the Jacksonville Housirig Authority for a 30-day period.
ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hill, Elkins,
Lehman, Wilson, and Honeycutt. Motion received 5 affirmative
votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
"A RESOLUTION COMMENDING COACH BILL REED, HIS EXCELLENT
COACHING STAFF, AND THE JACKSONVILLE RED DEVILS FOR THEIR
OUTSTANDING DISPLAY OF SPORTSMANSHIP, FAIR PLAY, AND LOVE
FOR THE GAME OF FOOTBALL DURING THE YEAR 1976, AND FOR EARNING
THE TITLE "AAA" STATE CHAMPIONS, WITH A SPECIAL RECOGNITION
TO THE SENIORS, WHOSE LEADERSHIP LED TO THE WINNING OF THIS
CHAMPIONSHIP." was introduced.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Elkins, that
Resolution #180-76 be read. Alderman Wilson then read the
Resolution.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Elkins, to accept
Resolution #180-76. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye,
Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, and Honeycutt.
Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes.
MOTION CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NUMBER 1 8 0 - 7 6 APPROVED AND ADOPTED DECEMBER
16, 1976.
"A RESOLUTION NAMING COACH BILL REED COACH OF THE YEAR AND
CONGRATULATING HIM FOR HIS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION OF
DEVOTED LEADERSHIP TO THE MEMBERS OF THE JACKSONVILLE RED
DEVIL FOOTBALL SQUAD AND ON WINNING THE STATE'S TRIPLE A
CROWN IN 1976" was introduced.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Hill, to accept
Resolution 181-76. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye,
Aldermen: Hill, Elkins, Lehman, Wilson, and Honeycutt. Motion
received 5 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION
CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NUMBER 1 8 1 - 7 6 APPROVED AND ADOPTED DECEMBER
16, 1976.
Alderman Hill asked that Ordinance 420 be set aside until later
when Alderman Smith could be there. It was decided that Ordinance
420 be <tiscussed at the end of the meeting if Alderman Smith
was there by that time.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 16, 1976
PAGE 6
The next item of business was the presentation of a Certificate
of Appreciation to Buddy Taylor for his service to the city
and to the citizens of the community in caring for the
Christmas decorations and seeing that th~ lights work.
Ophelia Blasingame presented this award to Mr. Frey, who
accepted it for Buddy Taylor.
APPOINTMENTS:
At this time Mayor Reid announced the appointment of the
following 3 members to the Planning Commission for three-year
terms: Mr. T. P. White, Mr. Bob Stender, and Mr. Frank Betts.
Mr. Wallace Wampler was approved to fill the unexpired term
of 2 years duration held by resigning Jerrel Fielder.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Elkins, that these
four appointments be approved by the City Council. All voted
in the affirmative. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Reid brought forth to the Council's attention at this
time that in the agenda packet they had received a letter of
resignation from Hospital Commission member Doctor James
Durham that explained his term was due up for the assigned
period of 2 years' time. Therefore, at recommendation of
Dr. Durham, Hospital Commission board, and Mayor Reid,
Alderman Hill moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt to
approve appointment for a period of two years, Dr. James Weber,
the Rebsamen Memorial Hospital Chief of Staff, to the
Hospital Commission. All voted in the affirmative.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Reid announced the City Employee Christmas Party will
be Saturday, December 18, 1976, at the Parks and Recreation
building from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. The service awards will be
presented at 5:00p.m.
Open House at the Mayor's home at 715 Hapsburg will be December
19, 1976 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
City Hall will be closed for the holiday season: December 23
through December 29, 1976, and December 31, 1976, through
January 2, 1977.
Sanitation Department pickup schedule during the holiday season
will be as follows: Sanitation workers will be on duty
December 23, 1976, then will be off duty on December 24 and
December 25. Workers will be off duty on December 31, 1976,
and January 1, 1977.
The bid opening for South Jacksonville Sewer Project, Community
Development Block Grant, will be December 22, 1976, at 10:00
a.m. at City Hall in the Mayor's office.
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DECEMBER 16, 1976
PAGE 7
B. 0. R. matthing funds has approved a $30,000.00 grant for the
Parks and Recreation Department for 1977.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Elkins, to
adjourn, until next regularly scheduled 'council meeting_
to be held January .6i 1977. All approved by voice vote.
MAYOR JAMES G. REID
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CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
AGENDA -SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 29TH, 1976
1. 0 PENING PRAYER:
2. ROLL CALL:
3. GENERAL:
4 • ANNOUNCEMENTS :
ADJOURNMENT:
a. Ordinance No. 422; Assessment, General
Telephone Company (Mayor Reid)
b. Ordinance No. 423; Assess~ent, Arkla Gas
Company (Mayor Reid)
c. Ordinance No. 424; Assessment, AP&L
Company (Mayor Reid)
d. Resolution No. 182-76; Fire and Police
Department Wage ~hedule (Mayor Reid)
e. Ordinance No. 425; 1977 Budget; General
Fund, Street and Revenue Sharing
(Mayor Reid)
£. Ordinance No. 426; 1977 Budget; Water and
Sewer Departments (Mayor Reid)
a. City Hall Closed for New Year's Holiday
Observance, Friday, December 31, 1976
b. There will be no Sanitation pickup on
Friday, December 31, 1976 nor January 1,
1977.
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
DECEMBER 29, 1976
6:30 P.M. TO 7:15 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, met Wednesday,
December 29, 1976 at 6:30p.m. in the Municipal Building to
vote on 5 ordinances and 1 resolution for the 1977 budget
for the City of Jacksonville. The meeting was called to order
by Mayor Reid who also gave the invocation; followed by
the recitation of the "Pledge of Allegiance."
On ROLL CALL the following members were present as their
names were called, Aldermen: Elkins, Wilson, Smith and
Honeycutt, 4 present and 2 absent. Aldermen Hill and Lehman
were absent. Others present were Mayor James Reid; City
Clerk Avants; Jane Kuykendall recorded the Minutes; Annabelle
Moore, Park and Recreation Director; Lloyd Bailey, Purchasing
Agent; Bob Martin, Street Supervisor; Ben Rice, City Attorney;
and newly elected aldermen: Mike Abdin, and Tommy Swaim.
Alderman Smith made a motion that all the ordinances in the
agenda be voted on at the same time. Motion died for lack
of a second. Ben Rice's opinion was that it could be done
that way unless there was a conflict of opinion on one of the
ordinances. Each must be read.
Alderman Elkins stated that if each ordinance must be read,
each one should be voted on separately.
GENERAL
ORDINANCE 422: "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 METHOD
OF PAYMENT THEREOF; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
was introduced.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith, that the
Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the
following voted aye, Aldermen: Elkins, Wilson, Smith, and
Honeycutt. Motion received 4 affirmative votes and 0 negative
votes. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance read for FIRST TIME by
Alderman Smith.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt that
the Ordinance be accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and
the following voted aye, Aldermen: Elkins, Wilson, Smith and
Honeycutt. Motion received 4 affirmative votes and 0 negative
votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to suspend
the rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL
and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Elkins, Wilson, Smith,
and Honeycutt. Motion received 4 affirmative votes and 0
negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance read for SECOND
TIME by Mayor Reid.
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Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith, to further
suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL
READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Elkins, Wilson, Smith, and Honeycutt. Motion received 4
affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Reid read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL time.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith, that the
Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following
voted aye, Aldermen: Elkins, Wilson, Smith, and Honeycutt.
Motion received 4 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes.·
MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt, that
the EMERGENCY CLAUSE by approved and adopted. ROLL CALL and
the following voted aye, Aldermen: Elkins, Wilson, Smith and
Honeycutt. Motion received 4 affirmative votes and 0 negative
votes. MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND
NUMBERED 4 2 2 THIS 29TH DAY OF DECEMBER , 1976.
ORDINANCE 423: "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 was introduced.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith, that the
Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following
voted aye, Aldermen: Elkins, 'Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt.
Motion received 4 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION
CARRIED. Alderman Wilson read the Ordinance for the FIRST TIME.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson, that the
Ordinance be accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the
following voted aye, Aldermen: Elkins, Wilson, Smith and
Honeycutt. Motion received 4 affirmative votes and 0 negative
votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith, to suspend
the rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL
and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Elkins, Wilson, Smith,
and Honeycutt. Motion received 4 affirmative votes and 0
negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Reid read the Ordinance
for SECOND TIME.
Alderman Smith 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:
Elkins, Wilson, Smith, and Honeycutt. Motion received 4
affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED Mayor
Reid read the Ordinance for the THIRD AND FINAL TIME.
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Alderman Honeycutt moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson, that
the Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the
following voted aye, Aldermen: Elkins, Wilson, Smith and
Honeycutt. Motion received 4 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: Elkins, Wilson, Smith,
and Honeycutt. Motion received 4 affirmative votes and 0
negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND
NUMBERED 4 2 3 THIS 29TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 1976.
ORDINANCE 424: "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 THEREOF; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
was introduced.
City Attorney Ben Rice stated that although the ordinance
had his "approved as to form" stamp on it, he had just read
it, and he recommended it be post-poned until a later date
because the way he interpreted the language, the City of
Jacksonville would not be getting the amount of money it was
entitled to.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt, that
Ordinance 424 be post-poned until a later date. All approved
by voice vote.
RESOLUTION 182-76: "A RESOLUTION APPROVING A WAGE SCHEDULE
FOR EMPLOYEES IN THE FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENT was introduced.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt, that
Resolution 182-76 be read. ROLL CALL and the following voted
aye, Aldermen: Elkins, Wilson, Smith, and Honeycutt. Motion
received 4 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION
CARRIED. Alderman Wilson read Resolution 182-76.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt that
Resolution 182-76 be accepted. ROLL CALL and the following
voted aye, Aldermen: Elkins, Wilson, Smith and Honeycutt.
Motion received 4 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes.
MOTION CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NUMBER 1 8 2 -7 6 APPROVED AND ADOPTED DECEMBER
29TH, 19 76.
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ORDINANCE 425: "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE YEAR
OF 1977, 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.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt, that
the Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the
following voted aye, Aldermen: Elkins, Wilson, Smith, and
Honeycutt. Motion received 4 affirmative votes and 0 negative
votes. MOTION CARRIED. Alderman Wilson read the Ordinance
for FIRST TIME.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt, that
the Ordinance be accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and
the following voted aye, Aldermen: Elkins, Wilson, Smith, and
Honeycutt. Motion received 4 affirmative votes and 0 negative
votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith, to suspend
the rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL
and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Elkins, Wilson,
Smith, and Honeycutt. Motion received 4 affirmative votes
and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED Mayor Reid 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: Elkins, Wilson, Smith, and Honeycutt. Motion
received 4 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION
CARRIED. Mayor Reid read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL
TIME.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the
Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following
voted aye, Aldermen: Elkins, Wilson, Smith, and Honeycutt.
Motion received 4 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: Elkins, Wilson, Smith, and
Honeycutt. Motion received 4 affirmative votes and 0 negative
votes. MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND
NUMBERED 4 2 5 THIS 29TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 1976.
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ORDINANCE 426: "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE YEAR
OF 1977, MAKING AN APPROPRIATION AND AUTHORIZATION FOR EXPENDI-
TURES FOR THE OPERATION OF THE CITY WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENTS
FOR THE PURCHASE OF MATERIALS, SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, AND
SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
was introduced.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the
Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the
following voted aye, Aldermen: Elkins, Wilson, Smith, and
Honeycutt. Motion received 4 affirmative votes and 0 negative
votes. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinatice read for FIRST TIME by
Alderman Smith.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith, that the
Ordinance be accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the
following voted aye, Aldermen: Elkins, Wilson, Smith, and
Honeycutt. Motion received 4 affirmative votes and 0 negative
votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to suspend
the rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL
and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Elkins, Wilson, Smith,
and Honeycutt. Motion received 4 affirmative votes and 0
negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance read for SECOND
TIME by Mayor Reid.
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: Elkins, Wilson, Smith, and Honeycutt. Motion received
4 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Reid read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith, that the
Ordinance by APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the
following voted aye, Aldermen: Elkins, Wilson, Smith, and
Honeycutt. Motion received 4 affirmative votes and 0 negative
votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Honeycutt, that
the EMERGENCY CLAUSE by approved and adopted. ROLL CALL and
the following voted aye, Aldermen: Rlkins, Wilson, Smith,
and Honeycutt. Motion received 4 affirmative votes and 0
negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND
NUMBERED 4 2 6 THIS 29TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 1976.
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DECEMBER 29, 1976
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At this time, a letter of resignation from City Attorney
Ben Rice was presented to the Council. The letter stated,
"this resignation to become effective at 6 p.m., January 4, 1977,
or until my successor is selected."
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
City Hall will be closed for New Year's Holiday observance,
Friday, December 31, 1976.
There will be no Sanitation pickup on Friday, December 31,
1976, and January 1, 1977.
Alderman Smith moved to select the new City Attorney to fill
out the term of City Attorney, Ben Rice, after his resignation.
Motion died for lack of a seconcl. Mayor Reid _;stated the persons
that have i applied for this position are a~aiting interviews,
as he had promised interviews to these people when they had
sent in resumes.
It was decided that this subject could not be brought up
because this is a special council meeting for the express
purpose of voting on 5 ordinances and 1 resolution for the
1977 budget and this was not an item on agenda.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith, to adjourn
until the next regular council meeting January 6, 1977.
MAYOR JAMES G. REID