1979CITY OF JACKSONVILLE-ELECTED OFFICIALS-EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1979
James G. Reid, Mayor Paul Groce, City Attorney
Mrs. Nancy Jane Gerren, City Clerk Robert Batton, Muny. Court Judge
COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP
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LEE LAWSON
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STEVE HUGHES
LARRY WILSON
MARTHA BOYD
GARY FLETCHER
MIKE ABDIN
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400 North Oak St.
400 Hayes Street
1018 Towering Oaks
717 Lehman Drive
#3 Nixon Drive
213 No. James St.
912-B Jeff Davis
703 Jefferson Street
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DON ELKINS **
JOE WILLIAMSON
1100 Quince Hill Road
913 Norma Court
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**RESIGNED -EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1979 -COUNCIL APPOINTED MR PHIL KEATON
3212 NORTH FIRST STREET, 982-2682, ON JULY 5, 1979.
***RESIGNED -SEPTEMBER 20, 1979 -COUNCIL APPOINI'ED MR. ROO BROOKS
#6 Coral Lane, 982-3922, ON OCTOBER 18, 1979.
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AGENDA -REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
January 4, 1979
7:00 P.M.
PRE-COUNCIL MEETING
7:30P.M.
REGULAR CITY COUNCll MEETING
1. OPENING PRAYER:
2 . ROLL CALL:
3. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES: Reg. City Council Meeting-Dec. 21, 1978
4. APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION Reg. City Council Meeting-Dec. 7, 1978
OF MINUTES: Special City Council Meeting-Dec. 14, 1978
5. CONSENT AGENDA:
(FIRE DEPT) a. Monthly Report (Chief Schmitt)
(POLICE DEPT) b. Monthly Report (Chief Robinson)
(STREET DEPT) c. Request for Street Lights (Bob Martin)
1. Entrance -Northlake Sub. (West
Main Street & Oneida Drive)
2. Between 800 & 802 Towering Oaks
6. l~ATER DEPARTMENT:
7. SEWER DEPARTMENT:
8. FIRE DEPARTMENT:
9. POLICE DEPARTMENT: a . Proposed changes to existing animal
control ordinance (Chief Robinson)
b. Request to adv. for bids/seven police
vehicles; Revenue Sharing Funds
(Chief Robinson)
10. STREET DEPARTMENT:
11. PARKS & RECREATION DEPT:
12. SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
13. PLANNING COMMISSION: a. Recommendation/closing of alleyway:
W. Jckvl. Sub. #1
14. GENERAL: a. Request to accept low bid/liability
insurance for city fleet/General Fund;
Street and Parks & Rec. (Mayor Reid)
14. GENERAL:
15. APPOINTMENTS:
16. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT:
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Continued
b. Council Ord. #1-79: Hot Check Revenues
(City Atty. Groce)
c. Council Ord. #2~79: Changes in Council
proceedings (City Atty. Groce)
a. Board of Adjustment (Mayor Reid)
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a. TO ALDERMEN/CITY ATTORNEY/COURT JUDGE/
MAYOR
PLEASE FILE WITH CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
THE ARK. CODE OF ETHICS & FINANCIAL
DISCLOSURE FROM BEFORE 1-31-1979.
(FORM IS ATTACHED FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE)
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
POLICE & COURTS FACILITY -W. MAIN ST.
JANUARY 4, 1979 (7:30 P.M. -8:20 P.M.)
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met in Regular Session,
Thursday, January 4, 1979 at 7:30p.m., preceded by a Public Hearing concern-
ing the closing of alleyway, W. Jckvl. Sub. #1 (See Exhibit A) 6:30p.m. A
pre-agenda meeting followed Public Hearing, 7:00p.m., held in Conference
Room.
ATTENDANCE:
Mayor Reid called meeting to order and the following members were present on
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher,
Abdin, Elkins and Williamson. 10 Present. 0 Absent. Others present: Mayor
Reid: City Clerk Gerren: City Attorney Groce and several department heads.
SWEARING-IN CEREMONY -ALDERMAN WILSON.
Since Ald. Wilson was not sworn in as alderman on January 1, 1979, Mayor Reid
proceeded to accomplish this task.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
Mayor Reid presented the Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting, December
21, 1978 for study and later approval.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES: Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Ald-
erman Wilson that the Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting, Dec. 7, 1978
and Special City Council Meeting, Dec. 14, 1978 be approved as published.
Approved by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to approve Monthly Report
for December submitted by Chief Schmitt depicting the Fire Dept. responded
to a total of 38 alarms during said month with an estimated fire loss of
$28,370.00. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson,
Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Elkins and Williamson. Motion
received 10 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to approve Monthly Report
for November submitted by Chief Robinson depicting the Police Dept. received
a total of $20,582.58 in fines, forfeitures and miscellaneous payments,
the Muny. Court brought 628 cases before said body and $1,602.70 being collected
for November in the Emergency Services Divn. of the Police Dept. ROLL CALL and
the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd,
Fletcher, Abdin, Elkins and Williamson. Motion received 10 affirmative votes
and 0 negative votes. MOTTON CARRIED.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Wi~son to approve two street light
placements and to accept billing for same, as follows: Entrance, Northlake
Subdivision, W. Main & Oneida Drive: Between BOO & 802 Towering Oaks. ROLL
CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes,
Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Elkins and Williamson. Motion received 10 affirm-
ative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
WATER DEPARTMENT:
SEWER DEPARTMENT:
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Chief Robinson brought council membership up to date on progress being made on
changing present ordinance concerning animal control with Emma Knight, Dr. Misak,
Lee Lawson, animal controller , Larry Wilson and Chief Robinson being on committee.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 4, 1979 -PAGE TWO
Chief Robinson distributed written proposal outlining said committee's
changes in present regulations. He stated cats, in new ordinance, would
have to be tagged with fees assessed the same as dogs with an initial
tag being issued and stickers being for renewal each year. All information
was turned over to City Atty. Groce for compilation in ordinance form to
be presented as soon as feasible for adoption.
Alderman Lawson moved, seconded by Alderman Elkins to advertise for bids
for seven police vehicles with Ford, Chevrolet and Dodge dealerships to
receive invitations to bid. Approved by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
STREET DEPARTMENT:
PARKS & RECREATION DEPT:
SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
PLANNING COMMISSON:
Mayor Reid stated an ordinance had been prepared for the closing of an
alleyway, W. Jckvl. Sub. #1, as discussed in Public Hearing prior to
council meeting, but the ordinance was not placed on formal a~enda;
therefore, said document would be given to City Atty. Groce for his
official stamp on format and it would be on next regular agenda, scheduled
for January 18, 1979, as per present regulations. Planning Commission reported
approval on closing of alleyway, with only one abstension.
GENERAL:
Mayor Reid presented the following bid tabulation sheet covering liability
insurance coverage for city fleet: General Fund: Street: Parks & Rec.:
VEHICLE LIABILITY INSURANCE -ONE YEAR
Town & Country Insurance Agency Fred West Insurance -NO BID RECEIVED
$ 14,854.00 Bob Stender Ins. II II
Don Presley Ins. II II
James Green Ins. II II
Sam Anderson Ins. II II
Sally Edrington Ins. II II
Cramer McCray Ins. II II
Charles Rea Ins. II II
Alderman Swaim moved, seconded by Alderman Elkins to accept bid received from
Town & Country Ins. Agency for $14,854.00, one year premium, and next year
go outside the city for bids if the need arises. Approved by voice vote.
MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE NO. 531: (Council Ord. #1-79)
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING BY REFERENCE "THE ARKANSAS HOT CHECK LAW;" ADDING
CHAPTER 9.24 TO THE JACKSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Elkins that Ordinance be placed
on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight,
Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Elkins, and Williamson.
Motion received 10 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance read for FIRST TIME by City Clerk Gerren.
Alderman Swaim moved, seconded by Alderman Abdin that the Ordinance be accepted
on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight,
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JANUARY 4, 1979 -PAGE THREE
Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Elkins and Williamson.
Motion received 10 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Abdin to suspend the rules and
place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted
aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin,
Elkins and Williamson. Motion received 10 affirmative votes and 0 negative
votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, City Clerk Gerren read the Ordinance for
SECOND TIME.
Alderman Wilson 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: Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd,
Fletcher, Abdin, Elkins and Williamson. Motion received 10 affirmative votes
and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, City Clerk Gerren read the
Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that the Ordinance be
APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight,
Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Elkins and Williamson.
Motion received 10 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Swaim moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE
be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Elkins and
Williamson. Motion received 10 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MO-
TION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 5 3 1 THIS
4 TH DAY OF JANUARY , 1979 ,
ORDINANCE NO. 532: (Council Ord. #2-79)
AN ORDINANCE SETTING OUT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGS
AND AMENDING THE CUT-OFF TIME FOR A MATTER TO BE PRESENTED TO THE CITY CLERK
FOR INCLUSION IN THE AGENDA OF THE NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING; AMENDING
ORDINANCES NUMBER 132 AND 321 AND CHAPTER 2.04; AND ADDING SECTION 2.04.040
OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF JACKSONVILLE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Williamson that Ordinance be
placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Elkins and
Williamson. Motion received 10 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes.
MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance read for FIRST TIME by City Clerk Gerren.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Swaim that the Ordinance be
accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Alder-
men: Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Elkins
and Williamson. Motion received 10 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes.
MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING.
Alderman Wilson moved,
place the Ordinance on
aye, Aldermen: Knight,
Elkins and Williamson.
votes. MOTION CARRIED.
SECOND TIME.
seconded by A]dP.rman F.lkins to suspend the rules and
SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted
Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin,
Motion received 10 affirmative votes and 0 negative
Whereupon, City Clerk Gerren read the Ordinance for
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JANUARY 4, 1979 -PAGE FOUR
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Swaim to further suspend the
rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL and
the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson,
Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Elkins and Williamson. Motion received 10 affirm-
ative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, City Clerk
Gerren read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME.
Alderman Elkins moved, seconded by Alderman Abdin that the Ordinance be
APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Elkins and
Williamson. Motion received 10 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes.
MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 5 3 2 THIS 4TH DAY OF JANUARY,
1979. (Notes and Comments: Emergency Clause not acted upon; if aforementioned
ordinance needs to be amended according to state statute requirements governing
place and time of council proceedings, City Atty. Groce was given authority
to rewrite ordinarwe a.ucJ. submit to City Clerk for publication)
APPOINTMENTS:
Alderman Abdin
reconunendation
G. Howard, Jr.
will represent
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
moved, seconded by Alderman Elkins to approve Mayor Reid's
for a three-year term to Board of Adjustment -Mr. William
Approved by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED. (Said appointee
the Planning Commission, as per code)
City Clerk Gerren requests all elected officials file the Arkansas Code
of ~thics and Financial Disclosure Form llefu.r.e 1-31-1979 wiU1 her office.
Mayor Reid welcomed the new members of council along with new city attorney
and introduced them to the audience. He congratulated those re-elected to
council, and stated how proud he was of the officials.
ADJOURNMENT:
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Fletcher to adjourn until next
regular meeting scheduled for January 18, 1979. Approved by voice vote.
MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
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Mrs. Nancy Jane Gerren, City Clerk
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
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DATE:
TIME:
M I N U T E S
PUBLIC HEARING
JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Jacksonville, Ark.
JANUARY 4TH, 1979
6:30 P.M. -7:00 P.M.
PLACE: JACKSONVILLE POLICE & COURTS 1 BUILDING, W. MAIN ST./JACKSONVILLE, ARK.
(l) THOSE IN ATTENDANCE: Mayor James Reid; City Clerk Gerren; Aldermen:
Knight; Lawson; Boyd; Abdin; Fletcher and Williamson. (Aldermen:
Hughes and Wilson arrived late) Mr. Ben Rice, Atty. at Law; Mr. Jon
France and several city department heads.
(2) Public Hearing, being duly advertised by law, was called to order at
6:30 p.m. by Mayor Reid and quorum was declared present. Mr. Rice
was recognized to speak for petitioner and to explain matter at
hand.
(3) Mr. Rice proceeded to outline petitioners• request insofar as their
petition to the City of Jacksonville to abandon dedicated alleyway
between Lots 15-18 and Lots 41-44, West Jacksonville Subdivision #1,
in the City of Jacksonville, Pulaski County, Arkansas. The general
location of said site being in back of old A. G. Grocery Store build-
ing, Dupree Dr., with petitioners being Standard Auto Parts, Inc.,
Jon France and Justice France, his wife, and David Parker and Reba
Parker, his wife.
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(5)
In addressing the council, Mr. Rice explained alleyway in question has
been blocked to the South by construction of Westside Baptist Church
facility and other commercial buildings that are abandoned resulting
in said alleyway not being required for public purposes. Also, the
abutting property owners have consented to such abandonment.
Mr. Rice proceeded to explain reasoning behind closing alley other
than it being a benefit to the citizens of Jacksonville. He stated
the A. G. Grocery building has been sold to a franchise establish-
ment, Taylor Rental Center. Said franchisor would need to have
storage space provided for heavy equipment, and instead of utilizing
parking space to the North that is used at times by Westside Bap-
tist Church and others, the alleyway would serve said purpose.
(6) The Council questioned the Planning Commission•s recommendation and Mr.
Rice reported said body had approved closing of alley with one ex-
ception (abstension vote) . Said objection voiced being the police
and fire departments weren•t contacted. Mr. Rice said the police
dept. has, upon investigation, favored said abandonment. There will
be large double gate installed at both ends that will swing open
so access will be provided,
(7) Snapshots of area depicting blockage of alleyway were viewed along
with a bagley map outlining lots affected in the subdivision.
(8) As far as garbage service provided by city forces, the petitioner
said there would be pickups provided for the apts. facing Lenora st.
at rear of apt. bldg. and at the rear of affected businesses.
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JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARING -PAGE TWO
JANUARY 4, 1979
(9) A map was brought forth by Mr. Rice displaying a chute at the
side of Taylor Rental store that would stay as is in said
building for sanitation pickup utilization if ne.eded in the future.
(10) An ordinance was presented at this time by Mr. Rice, but the
Council ruled to act on same at the next regular meeting scheduled
for January 18, 1979 as it had not been placed on agenda for
action in time according to existing regulations governing sub-
mission of items for council action.
(11) Public Hearing was adjourned at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Reid. There
was no objection voiced by any resident of the city to closing
of alleyway.
Respectfully submitted,
END OF EXHIBIT A/ COUNCIL
MEETING HELD 1-4-1979
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INFORMAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY HALL -OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 109 S. 2ND ST.
JANUARY 10, 1979 (6:00 p.m. -7:30p.m.)
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met in Informal
Session, Wednesday, January 10, 1979 with the following persons in
attendance: Aldermen: Abdin, Wilson, Fletcher, Knight, Swaim, Boyd, Elkins,
Hughes, Lawson and Williamson. 10 Present. 0 Absent. Others: Mayor James
Reid; Bertha Tipton, Mayor's Secy., City Clerk Gerren and Police Chief
Tommy Robinson.
Informal Session was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Reid. He stated
the purpose of the meeting was to discuss Chief Robinson's decision to re -
sign his present position with the City of Jacksonville to take a job with
the State of Arkansas as Director of Public Safety effective l-10-1979.
Chief Robinson stated he received a telephone call from Gov. Elect Clinton
about the possibility of being Public Safety Director for the State of
Arkansas. Clinton had let him know on l-9-79 that he would like to have
him report to his office on l-10-79. After meeting with Clinton, Robinson
said he informed Frank Newsham of Jacksonville's Civil Service Commission
there was a good possibility Robinson would be appointed to said position.
Chief Robinson stated everything at the Jacksonville Police Department was
in the best order possible, and he felt good about leaving the depart-
ment because of the excellent shape it was in. He said he was available
at any time, if his services would be required, and he would be living
in Jacksonville.
It was suggested by Robinson an Assistant Chief of Police position be es-
tablished. During the interim period of choosing a permanent Police Chief,
he suggested appointing Morris Gattis to the position of Chief because of
his experience in paperwork.
Chief Robinson outlined his new duties working for the State; his salary
w~ll be $30,000.00 per year; present address is 1818 West Fifth Street,
Little Rock, but this will change; and he would not be taking any officers
with him at this time. If occasion arises and the latter takes place,
Chief Robinson said he would let the city know ahead of time.
A list of eligible police officers with title, grade and step presently
held was distributed to membership.
Chief Robinson reported according to State Statutes the Civil Service
Commission has the authority to hire and fire a Police Chief in the
City of the First Class. But the pay for said position is authorized
by the council. Final consensus was for council and said commission to
work together in appointing new Chief. Chief Robinson had no recommenda-
tions to make insofar as who permanent Chief should be.
Alderman Wilson reminded those present that appointments to various commissions
should be very carefully scrutinized and only the very best qualified persons
should sit on these boards because o~ the tremendous responsibilities they
bear in choices that have to be made affecting all of the citizens.
Mayor Reid said the Civil Service Commission would be meeting as soon as
possible on aforementioned situation and he would let the membership know
decisions made.
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JANUARY 10, 1979 -PAGE TWO
Three Captains with the Dept. were mentioned as all having favorable
qualities in making a good choice for Chief. Mayor Reid said he
would like to see Aldermen Elkins and Boyd work with the Civil
Service Commission on said position.
Respectfully submitted, ~
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CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
AGENDA -REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OPENING PRAYER:
ROLL CALL:
January 18, 1979
Pre-Council Meeting
7:00P.M.
Regular Meeting
7:30 P.M.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES: Special City Council Meeting -12-28-1978
Regular City Council Meeting -1-4-1979
Informal City Council Meeting -1-10-1979
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION
OF MINUTES:
CONSENT AGENDA:
(Street Dept) a.
WATER DEPARTMENT:
SEWER DEPARTMENT:
FIRE DEPARTMENT : a.
b .
c .
POLICE DEPARTMENT : a .
STREET DEPARTMENT : a .
PARKS & RECREATION:
SANITATION DEPT: a .
PLANNING COMMISSION: a .
Regular City Council Meeting -12-21-1978
Monthly Report (Bobby Martin)
Request to adv. for bids/1,000' of 2~"
fire hose (Aldermen: Hughes, Lawson)
Purchase of crystals for Fire Dept. vehicles
(Aldermen: Hughes, Lawson)
Request to accept low bid/fire and police
uniforms (Aldermen: Hughes . Laws en)
Insurance Coverage Premium for ambulance
(Aldermen: Boyd, Elkins)
Striping Program (1979) (Aldermen: Abdin & Knight)
Request to adv. for bids/truck and packer
(Aldermen: Swaim & Williamson)
Council Ord. No. 3-79: Rezoning from R-2 to
R-3: Lots 17-20 Replat of Lots 35-43, John
Stamps Sub. (Stamps & S. Bailey Sts.)
b . Council Ord. No. 4-79: Alleyway Closing/
~v. Jckvl. ~ub. 111: Between Lots 15-18 Rnd
Lots 41-44: behind A. G. Grocery bldg.
14. GENERAL: a . C.E.T.A. Salary Supplement (Mayor Reid)
b . School Crossing Guard (Mayor Reid)
15. APPOINTMENTS:
16. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
NON-AGENDA ITEM:
ADJOURNMENT :
c . 1979 Status of the City Report (Mayor Reid)
d . Auto Mechanic Helper (Mayor Reid)
a. Holiday/Friday, 1-10-79: Robt. E . Lee's B'day.
b. 'PubU.c Hearing Set: Jckvl. City Council:
7:30p.m., 2-15-79: Police Cts .' Bldg: Con-
struction of church facility/comer of Mc-
Arthur Dr. and Gibson Court.
a . Council Resolution No. 1-79: Sm~ll Cities
Community Development Grant/H.U .D. (Jerry Lee)
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
POLICE & COURTS FACILITY -WEST MAIN ST.
JANUARY 18, 1979 (7::.30 p.m.-8:48p.m.)
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met in Regular
Session, Thursday, January 18, 1979 at 7:30p.m., preceded by a pre-
council meeting conducted in the Conference Room at Police & Courts
building at 7:00p.m. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Reid.
Alderman Elkins offered the Invocation and the mayor led the audience
in recitation of the "Pledge of Allegiance".
ATTENDANCE :
Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin,
Elkins and Williamson. 10 Present. 0 absent. Others in attendance:
Mayor James Reid; City Clerk Gerren; Bertha Tipton, Mayor's Secy., City
Atty. Groce and several dept. heads.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES :
Mayor Reid presented the follmdng Minutes for study and later action:
Special City Council Meeting, 12-21-78; Regular City Council Meeting,
1-4-1979; Informal City Council Meeting, 1-10-1979.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Alderman Swaim moved, seconded by Alderman Elkins to approve Minutes of
Regular City Council Meeting conducted on 12-21-1978 as published. Approved
by voice vote. HOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Elkins to approve and file
Monthly Report submitted by Supt. Bobby :Hartin for month of December,
1978 outlining daily work record. ROLL CALL and the following voted
aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes , Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher,
Abdin, Elkins and Williamson. Motion received 10 affirmative votes and
0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
WATER DEPARTMENT:
SEWER DEPARTMENT:
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
Alderman Elkins moved, seconded by Alderman Abdin to advertise for bids;
1,000 feet of 2 ~" fire hose. Approved by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
The next item of business was voluntarily withdrawn from formal Agenda
by Mayor Reid. He stated it would cost approximately $800.00 to purchase
crystals for fire dept. vehicles; therefore, with this new information
available at council time , he had the authority to grant approval for
said purchase. He updated membership by stating that with base radio
being installed, fire dept. employees would be on their own frequency.
Therefore, they would not be interrupted by other city depts. (original
price quoted for said crystals ran from $1,400 to $1,500)
Mayor Reid presented the following bid tabulation form covering bids
received for six months supp ly of uniforms for Fire and Police De p ts:
FIRE DEPT. UNIFORMS
(1 uniform)
POLICE DEPT. UNIFORMS
(1 uniform)
SCHNEIDER 1 S, INC. FARRIOR'S, INC •
$ 167.10
$ 255,65
$ 194.55
$ 385.15
Alderman .~bdin moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to accept low bid received
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from Schneider's, Inc,'. for Police and Fire Dept. uniforms as outlined on bid
sheet. Approved by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Mayor Reid reported the city's new ambulance has a lien on it, hence the
city has been requested to provide a collision-type insurance on said vehicle
by lein holder. But, he recommended the city decline because the city is
self-insured. Since the city does not carry collision insurance on its
other vehicles, $2,400.00 would be saved in premium payment and a payment
of $8,000.00 was being made in the month of January to cover first year
payment, and thus reducing debt considerably, it was consensus of member-
ship to not obtain said insurance coverage on leased ambulance. Therefore,
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Abdin that the city self-insure
the ambulance and notify the First Municipal Leasing Corp. as such.
Approved by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
STREET DEPARTMENT:
The following street striping proposal was submitted jointly by City Eng.
Smith and Street Supt. Martin:
CONTRACT WITH ARK. CUL VERT -197 8 UNIT COST -10¢ PER LIN. FT.
PROPOSAL A* PROPOSAL B* AREA INVOLVED
$ 4,000.00 $ 2,000.00 West Main -Redmond Rd. to city limits
850.00 850.00 West Main -Redmond Rd. to U. s. 67
2,350.00 1,150.00 General Samuels -Redmond Rd. to Harris
300.00 300.00 Hospital Drive -No. Main to So. Main
$ 7,500.00 $ 4,300.00
*PROPOSAL A INCLUDES COST OF PAVEMENT EDGE STRIPING ALONG GENERAL SAMUELS &
ALONG W. MAIN WHERE NECESSARY; WHEREAS, PROPOSAL B DOES NOT. BOTH PROPOSALS
INCLUDE NECESSARY EDGE STRIPING FOR HOSPITAL DRIVE.
City Eng. Smith stated he recommended and preferred Proposal A because the
edge line looks nice and safety-wise, it was better. But, it could be
eliminated.
Alderman Elkins contended Proposal A would not be uniform with other streets
in town; therefore, he would recommend Proposal B. Alderman Knight rebutted
by stating a precedent needed to be set in this instance with Proposal A
leading the way.
After more pros and cons of striping program were viewed, Alderman Abdin
moved, seconded by Alderman Knight to approve Proposal A for striping in
1979 year. After it was determined from Purchasing Agent and Finance Di-
rector that bids would need to be let on said project because Ark. Culvert's
bid was for 1978 only, aforementioned motion was amended by both original
sponsors: Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Knight to advertise
for bids on Proposal A only. ROLL CALL ON MOTION, AS AMENDED: Aldermen:
Rd.
Knight, Lawson, Boyd and Abdin voted aye. Aldermen~ Swaim, Hughes, Wilson,
Fletcher, Elkins and Williamson voted nay. Motion received 4 affirmative
votes and 6 negative votes. MOTION, AS AMENDED, FAILED, Whereupon, Alderman
Elkins moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to advertise for bids per lin.
ft. for striping program for 1979 year. Approved by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Elkins moved, seconded by Alderman Swaim that Proposal B be
accepted now and the city wait on doing the overall program and come back
later and then look at Proposal A. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye,
;f-3.
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JANUARY 18, 1979 -PAGE THREE
Aldermen: Swaim, Hughes, WI. lson, Fletcher and Elkins. Aldermen: Knight,
Lawson, Boyd, Abdin and Williamson voted nay. MOtion received 5 affirm-
ative votes and 5 negative votes. Tie vote was declared. Mayor Reid
voted aye (to get striping accomplished now). MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Wilson recommended that a meeting be set up the latter part of
February to determine what streets should be overlaid and slurry sealed
and striped; plus, have budget information available so decisions might
be made at that time on setting priorities and obtain set bids on asphalt.,
SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
Alderman Lawson moved, seconded by Alderman Abdin to advertise for bids on
a sanitation truck and packer. Approved by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
PLANNING COMMISSION:
ORDINANCE NO . 533 : (Council Ord. #3 -79) AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING VARIOUS
PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS (GEN. LOCATION: STAMPS &
SO. BAILEY STS.) AMENDING ORD. NO. 213 AND 238 OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE,
ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (From R-2 to R-3 Classification)
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that Ordinance be placed
on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight,
Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Elkins and Williamson.
Motion received 10 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED,
Ordinance read for FIRST TIME by Bertha Tipton, Mayor's ·secy.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Boyd that the Ordinance be
accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Alder-
men: Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, '''ilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Elkins,
and Williamson. Motion received 10 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes.
MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Abdin to suspend the rules and
place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted
aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher,
Abdin, Elkins and Williamson. Motion received 10 affirmative votes and 0
negative votes. MOTION CARRIED; whereupon, Bertha Tipton, Mayor's iecy.,
read the Ordinance for SECOND TIME.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Abdin to further suspend the
rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL and
the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, ,.J.i.lson,
Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Elkins and Williamson. Motion received 10 affirm-
ative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED; whereupon, Bertha Tipton,
Mayor's Secy.read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME.
Alderman Hughes moved, seccnded by Alderman Abdin that the Ordinance be
APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CA IL and the follow :ing voted aye, Aldermen :
Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, :.zi.lson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Elkins
and Williamson. Motion received 10 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes.
MOTION CARRIED.
ORDI NAN CE APPROVE D AND ADOVtED AND NUMBE RED 5 3 3 THI S 18TH DAY OF JANU ARY ,
1979.
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PLANNING COMtUSS ION : (Continued )
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JANUA~Y 18, 1979 -PAGE FOUR
ORDINANCE NO. 534: (Council Ord. #4-79) AN ORDINANCE CLOSING THAT PORTION OF
THE AILEY IN W. JCKVL. SUB. #1 RUNNING NORTH & SOUTH BETWEEN LOTS 15-18 &
LOTS 41-44; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (Back of old A.G. Grocery Store, Dupree
Dr. & Lenora St., gen• location)
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Abdin that Ordinance be placed
on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight,
Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Elkins and Williamson.
Motion received 10 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance read for FIRST TIME by Bertha Tipton, Mayor's Secy.
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Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Boyd that the Ordinance be accepted
on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight,
Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Elkins and Williamson.
Motion received 10 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Abdin to suspend the rules and
place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted
aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin,
Elkins and Williamson. Motion received 10 affirmcive votes and 0 negative
votes. MOTION CARRIED; whereupon, Bertha Tipton, Mayor's Secy., read the
Ordinance for SECOND TIME.
Alderman Abdin 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: Knight, Lawson, 'Maim, Hughes , ~.Ji lson,
Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Elkins and Williamson. MQtion received 10 affirm-
ative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED whereupon, Bertha Tipton,
Mayor's Secy., read the Ordinance for TiliRD AND PINAL TIME.
Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Abdin that the Ordinance be
APPROVED AND AOOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen~
Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, '·ilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Elkins and
Williamson. Motion received 10 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes.
MJT ION CARRIED •
ORDINANCE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUllmERED 5 3 4 THIS 18TH DAY OF JANUARY ,
1979.
GENERAL:
Mayor Reid requested two (2) CETA firemen and one (1) CETA police officer
receive raises in order to place them on same pay level as fellow officers
amounting to approx. $1,500 to be paid out of 1979 Gene' al Fund revenues,
unappropriated fund. Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Swaim that
Mayor Reid's aforementioned recommendation for funds be approved. Approved
by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
It was reported by Mayor Reid that Mr. Albert Colbert had been paid by
Water Dept. to perform school crossing guard duties at High,-1ay 161 and
Main Street intersection, but is no longer performing said duties. There-
fore, since heavy traffic conditions warrant a guard at said intersection,
he recommended}~. Colbert be replaced. The cost would amount to approx.
$1,400 and would be appropriated from 1979 General Fund unappropriated area
of the budget. He further stated the city was presently payins for a
school crossing guard at Warren Dupree Elem. School, also, because of heavy
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JANUARY 18, 1979 -PAGE FIVE
traffic conditions. Therefore, Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alder-
man Williamson to approve Hayor Reid's aforementioned request for funds.
Approved by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
A four-page State of the City Report for 1979 was presented by Mayor
Reid and accepted by membership. Alderman Swaim congratulated and commended
the many dept. heads who stayed at or be low their budgets during the 1978
year in order for the city to be in good financial condition at this time.
After Mayor Reid reported 5 dept. heads in the city had agreed to pay for
a mechanic's helper from maintenance expense portion of their respective
budgets to work with city mechanic Southerland and Annabelle fuore, Parks
Director offered her department's share, Alderman Abdin moved, seconded
by Alderman Williamson to authorize the hiring of a mechanic 1 R helper
at the rate of $5.50 per hour. Whereupon, it was brought out the man who
Mr. Southerland had in mind for the aforementioned position ~.;rould have
to have $6.00 per hour. Whereupon, Alderman Abdin moved, seconded
by Alderman Williamson to amend aforementioned motion to authorize $6.00
per hour for the mechanic's helper and that all department heads affected
u~ nullfied that $200.00 a month would be expended out of their respective
budgets for 1979 year to pay for his salary. (STREET, SEWER, PARKS,
SANITATION, POLICE & FIRE DEPTS). Approved by voice vote. MOTION, AS AMENDED,
CARRIED.
NON-AGENDA ITEM: RESOLUTION NO. 235-79:(Council Resolution No. 1-79)
The membership agreed to place aforementioned Resolution on table for con-
sideration by general consensus. Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by
Alderman Wilson to suspend the rules and place Resolution 235-79 ( 1-79 )
on the Agenda. Approved by voice vote. }()TION CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 235-79:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS,
APPROVING CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN RELATIVE TO THE SMALL CITIES PROGRAN.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes to read Resolution No.
235-79. Approved by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED. Bertha Tipton, Mayor's
Secy. , read. the Resolution in its entirety.
Alderman ~aim moved, seconded by Alderman Abdin to approve and adopt
Resolution 235-79. Approved by voice vote. !-lOTION CARRIED.
RESOLUfiON APPRO VED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 2 3 5 -7 9 THIS 18TH DAY OF
JANUARY, 1979. (as per H.U.D.'s guidelines, The Small Cities Participation
Plan is to be filed in official journal of council proceedings) CO~IDNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM -1979 YEAR.)
APPOIN_lt'jg:~:
ANNOUNCEMENTS :
Holiday for City Employees: Friday, 1-19-1979, Robt. E. Lee's Birthday.
Public Hearing set: Jacksonville City Council: 7:30 P.M., 2-15-1979:
Police & Courts bldg. (construction of church facility/corner of McArthur
Drive and Gibson Court)
Animal control ordinance scheduled for 1-18-79 agenda to be placed on agenda
for council action 2-1-1979. Mayor Reid announced aforementioned ordinance
was not placed on 1-18-79 agenda because of some concerned citizens.
ADJOURNHENT:
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Elkins to adjourn until next
regular meeting, 2-1-1979. Approved by voice vote, MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
~.1/~~~
Mrs. Nancy Jane Gerren, City Clerk
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
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JANUARY 18, 1979 -PAGE SIX
ATTACHMENT: (PART OF COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS) JANUARY 18TH 1979
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN -S~~LL CITIES PROGRAM
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS-JACKVL, ARK
ARKANSAS
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CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN
SMALL CITIES PROGRAM
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS
JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
January, 1979
INTRODUCTION
This Citizen Participation Plan has been prepared to describe
the City of Jacksonville•s method for involving the affected citizens
of the community in an active and effective manner in the preparation
of plans and implementation of various projects and activities which
will be undertaken through the City•s Community Development Program.
The City of Jacksonville recognizes that citizen participation and
advice from those most affected by community improvement projects
and activities are essential ingredients in the planning process
that precedes effective implementation of meaningful community
development activities. The City intends to select projects and
activities that to the greatest extent feasible are beneficial to
low-and moderate-income persons in the City or which aid in the
elimination or prevention of slums or bli.ght. The city has rec-
ognized the essential nature of citizen participation in many programs
and projects.
The City of Jacksonville intends to apply for a Single-Purpose
Project Grant under HUD 1 s Small Cities Program. The purpose of this
Citizen Participation Plan is to describe the continuing methods for
citizen involvement that the City will utilize in development of plans
relative to the Small Cities Program in light of the new methods
prescribed by the March l, 1978 Regulations to be utilized in the
preparation of both Pre-Applications and Applications under the Small
Cities Program which was authorized in the 1977 Housing and Community
Develcpment Act. The Small Cities Program replaces the Discretionary
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Program which was originally authorized in Section 106 of the Housing
and Community Development Act of 1974.
This Plan is designed to serve as a guideline for citizen involve-
ment. As such, it describes the proposed methods of disseminating in-
formation regarding the Small Cities Program, the conduct of public
hearings, the opportunity for citizen input in the development of
the Application, and citizen involvement in amendments to the Program,
evaluation of program execution, and amendments or reallocation of
funds. This Citizen Participation Plan is divided into ten sections
which describe in some detail the City's proposals and methods for
citizen involvement.
I. SCOPE OF PARTICIPATION
The City of Jacksonville will provide for continuity of citizen
participation throughout all stages of the Program. The City
has previously conducted a public hearing tn gnin citizen input
relative to the development of this paeticular Plan. Citizen
input will be actively sought with regard to the following areas:
A. Development of Pre-Application. Citizens shall be involved
in the development of determinations that will result in a
Pre-Application, the primary inputs being the kinds of
activities to be undertaken and the areas in which act-
ivities shall be concentrated.
B. Full Application Development. Citizens shall be involved
in the development of the full Application when invited
after the competitive process under Pre-Applications in-
cluding the development of the following:
1. The Housing Assistance Plan including the Annual
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Housing Action Program;
2. The Annual Community Development Program; and
3. Subsequent amendments and other changes to the above programs.
C. Program Implementation. The City of Jacksonville will actively
seek citizen input and comment relative to the implementation
of the Program once approved by the Department of Housing and
Urban Development. Citizens are invited at all times to submit
comments or seek advice and assistance from the Community De-
velopment staff or Mayor 1 s office regarding implementation of
the current Program Year 1 s activities . The City will conduct
public hearings at any point in time when major policy decisions
relative to Program implementation are to be made. Notices for
all hearings will be in accordance with Section VII, Public
Hearings.
D. Assessment of Pe r f ormance . The City of Jacksonville actively
solicits both individual citizens and citizen organizations to
comment on all aspects of performance in carrying out the
Community Development Program. The City, however, will form-
ally conduct a public hearing in accordance with the procedures
described in VII, Public Hearings, to solicit these views.
Based on views submitted, the City of Jacksonville will include
in its Grantee Performance Report copies of any comments sub-
mitted by citizens regarding the City 1 s Community Development
performance, an assessmentof these comments on the part of
the City of Jacksonville and a summary of any actions which the
City has or will take in response to the comments received.
II. SUBMISSION OF VIEWS AND PROPOSALS.
The City of Jacksonville actively encourages the submission of views and
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and proposals regarding any aspect of the Community Development Program
by citizens, particularly low-and moderate-income persons and residents
of blighted neighborhoods. Such views may be submitted at any point in
time, or at any formal or informal meetings which are conducted relative
to any aspect of the Community Development Program. The City of Jack-
sonville will provide timely responses to all proposals submitted to it,
and written responses will be made to written proposals within 15 days
which will state the reasons for the action taken by the applicant relative
to the submission of the citizen proposal. Whenever practicable, the City 1 s
responses will be provided prior to any final public hearings or action on
the part of the City relative to a pending Application.
III. CONSIDERATION OF OBJECTIONS TO APPLICATIONS
The City of Jacksonville will make every attempt to resolve and answer all
objections that may be submitted relative to the City 1 s Application for
Community Development funding. However, it is important to point
out that persons wishing to object to the approval of the Application by
HUD may also make such objections known to the Little Rock Area Office of
HUD. Th e i r address is No. 1 Uni on Nati onal Plaza, Little Rock, Arkansas
72201. It is important to note that HUD will consider objections to the
City 1 s Applications only on the following grounds: (1) that the City 1 s
description of needs and objectives is plainly inconsistent with available
facts and data; or (2) that the activities which are to be undertaken are
plainly inappropriate to meeting the needs and objectives identified by
the City; or (3) the Application does not comply with applicable HUD re-
quirements or other applicable laws; or (4) the Application proposes act-
ivities which are otherwise ineligible to be undertaken through the Community
Development Block Grant Program .
Any objections that are filed should include both an identification of
the requirements that are not met and, in the case of objections made on the
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grounds that the description of needs and objectives is plainly incon-
sistent with significant generally available facts and data, the data
upon which the persons objecting rely. Although HUD will consider objections
submitted at any time, such objections should be submitted within 30 days
of the publication of the notice that the Application has been submitted to
HUD. In order to insure that objections submitted will be considered during
the review process, HUD will not approve the City's Application until at least
45 days after receiving it.
IV. COMPLAINTS
It is important that timely information be provided to all citizens of the
community, particularly low-and moderate-income persons and residents of
areas that are blighted. The City of Jacksonville will make a conscientious
effort to answer all complaints in a timely and responsive manner. For all
written complaints which are submitted to the City relative to any aspect
of the Program, the City will make every possible effort to provide written
responses within 15 working days from the date of receipt of such objections
or complaints.
V. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
The City of Jacksonville recognizes that the Community Development Block
Grant Program is an extremely complex one. The Rules and Regulations which
have been prepared by the Department of Housing and Urban Development are
both lengthy and complex. It is easily understandable that many citizens
do not have the technical capacity to fully understand the implications and
nature of all the Rules and Regulations which the City must comply with
and adhere to relative to the Program. Therefore, in order to facilitate
full and complete citizen participation, the City of Jacksonville will pro-
vide technical assistance where required. This technical assistance will
be primarily provided by the Community Development staff of the City of
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Jacksonville. Where essential, outside assistance from either HUD per-
sonnel or the City•s Planning Consultant will be provided. This assist-
ance will be made in whatever manner possible in order to insure that
citizens or citizen organizations may adequately participate in the
planning, implementing, and assessing of the Community Development Pro-
gram.
VI. PROGRAM INFORMATION
It is the City•s intent to make all Program information available to the
citizens of Jacksonville. We are especially concerned with providing
timely information to low-and moderate-income persons and to those re-
siding in lower-income or blighted neighborhoods. Information will be
made available through public notices and news articles which will be
placed in the Jacksonville Daily News, the dissemination of this Citizen
Participation Plan, and a complete discussion of applicable Program re-
quirements at all public meetings which are conducted relative to any as-
pect of the Community Development Program. Furthermore, through the
technical assistance provisions described above in Section V, the City
will further assist any groups desiring complete information or interpreta-
tion of information relative to the Community Development Block Grant Pro-
gram. At all public hearings and meetings, the City will attempt to pro-
vide all pertinent information relative to that meeting including a dis-
cussion of the amount of money which the City might be eligible to apply
for, discussion of the range of activities which may be undertaken
with those funds and the kinds of activities which have previously been
funded in the City of Jacksonville. Additionally, the summary of other im-
portant Program requirements will be included, and all questions or comments
regarding any aspect of the Program will be fully dis:cussed.
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The City of Jacksonville will provide for full and timely disclosure
of all its Program records and information consistent, however, with app-
licable State laws regarding personal privacy and obligations of con-
fidentiality. All documents and other Program information relevant to the
Community Development Block Grant Program will be made available at the
Mayor's office during the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Monday-Friday.
The documents specifically available will include the following: all mail-
ings and promotional materials, records of public hearings, all key doc-
uments including prior applications, letters of approval, grant agreements,
Citizen Participation Plan, performance reports, evaluation reports, and
other reports required by HUD, and the proposed and approved Application for
the current year; copies of all regulations and issuances governing the
Program; and any other available documents regarding other important Program
requirements, such as contracting procedures, environmental policies, en-
vironmental assessments, fair housing and other equal opportunity require-
ments, relocation provisions, and the A-95 Review process.
At such time as the City's formal Application is submitted to HUD upon
completion of the A-95 Clearinghouse reviews, the City will publish a notice
in the Jacksonville Daily News stating that the Application has been sub-
mitted and is available to all interested parties upon request. Such notice
will further describe the requirements on citizen objections to the Applica-
tions as more fully described above in Section III.
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
The City of Jacksonville will conduct at least three different types of public
hearings relative to the preparation of Applications and execution of the
Small Cities Grant Program. First, prior to submitting a Pre-Application dur-
ing any fiscal year, the City of Jacksonville will conduct at least two pub-
lic hearings relative to that Pre-Application. The first public hearing will
be utilized to obtain the views and proposals of citizens at the initial
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stage of preparation of the Pre-Application and will include a discussion of
community development and housing needs and a complete disclosure and descrip-
tion of all pertinent regulations and program requirements. The second
public hearing will be utilized to obtain views of citizens on the proposed
Pre-Application prior to submission of the Pre-Application to the A-95
Clearinghouses and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Similar-
ly, the initial public hearing will be to gain citizen input and comments
relative to any proposed activities which were included in the Pre-Application
and to seek further assistance and views as to whether or not the Pre-Applica-
tion should in any manner be modified. The second public hearing will contain
a description and full disclosure of all information in the full Application
prior to submitting it to the A-95 Clearinghouses and HUD.
The City of Jacksonville will make every reasonable effort to make known
the date, time, place, and procedures of all public hearings and the topics
to be considered. In this regard, the City will cause to be published in the
Jacksonville Daily News a public notice in the non-leaal section of th~ news-
paper at least 10 days prior to any such hearing. Furthermore, the City will
make every effort to encourage the Jacks onvil le Dai l y News to carry appropriate
news articles relative to the Community Development Program and all proposed
hearings.
VIII. CONTINGENCY AND LOCAL OPTION ACTIVITIES
Should the city set aside funds in any future Application for contingencies
and/or local option activities, or if the City should choose to identify in
its Application activities that could replace any activities disapproved by
HUD during its Application review, the City will conduct appropriate public
hearings to insure adequate citizen participation. The only exception to
additional hearings relative to contingency or local option activities would
be in such case that contingency monies were needed in order to fully fund a
previously approved activity within the current Application.
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IX. PROGRAM AMENDMENTS
In such cases where the City of Jacksonville would desire to amend its Pro-
gram, the City will fully comply with the above-described citizen participa-
tion requirements relative to public hearings, Program information, etc.
for all amendments which require HUD approval. The only exception would be
in the case of special applications which might result from any disaster
activities which could occur at a future point in time. If amendments are
prepared which do not require prior HUD approval. the City of Jacksonville
shall conduct at least one public hearing relative to that proposed Amend-
ment prior to taking any formal action on the part of the City Council. That
public hearing will be advertised in accordance with the above-described
procedure in VII.
X. This Citizen Participation Plan will be distributed to all members of the
City Council. Additionally, it will be forwarded to the newspaper for their
use in describing the citizen participation process of the City. Further-
more, copies of this Plan are being forwarded to various civic interest
groups in the City of Jacksonville. Additionally, copies of this Plan are
available for public inspection, review and copying upon request at City
Hall in the Mayor•s office.
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CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
AGENDA -REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OPENING PRAYER:
ROLL CALL:
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
February 1 , 1979
Pre-Council Meeting
7:00 p. ~1.
Regular Meeting
7:30 P.M.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION
Regular City Council Meeting -January 18, 1979
Special City Council Meeting -December 28, 1978
Regular City Council Meeting -January 4, 1979
Informal Session -January 10, 1979
OF MINUTES:
CONSENT AGENDA:
WATER DEPARTt~ENT:
SEWER DEPARTMENT:
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
STREET DEPARTMENT:
PARKS & RECREATION:
SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
PLANNING COMMISSION:
GENERAL:
APPOINTMENTS:
ANNOUNCEt~ENTS:
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Water Commission Update (Mayor Reid)
Discussion/lighting at Police & Cts. facility
(Alderman Abdin)
Req. to adv. for bids/slurry seal & asphalt
(Alderman Abdin)
Proposal/salary increase/street superintendent
(Alderman Abdin)
Req. to accept low bid/salt spreader (Mayor Reid)
Drainage Committee Proposal: (outside engineering
to prepare specs. for bidding of proposals)
(Mayor Reid)
Council Ord. #5-79: Animal Control Regs.
(Aldermen Wilson & Knight)
Discussion: Funding for pre-application planning
costs (approx. $2,000 -Manes & Assoc.;$500 survey
team) Small Cities HUD Grant (Mayor Reid)
Reminder: Public hearing: Conducted by Jacksonville
City Council: proposed new church building/corner
of McArthur Drive & Gibson Court/7:30P.M.,
February 15, 1979: Police & Courts facility.
ADJOURNr~ENT:
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
POLICE & COURTS FACILITY -WEST MAIN ST.
FEBRUARY 1, 1979 (7:30P.M. -8:35P.M.)
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met in Regular
Session, Thursday, February 1, 1979 at 7:30P.M., preceded by a pre-
council meeting conducted in the Conference Room at the Police & Courts
building at 7:00 P.M. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Reid.
Alderman Swaim offered the Invocation and the mayor led the audience in
recitation of the 11 Pledge of Allegiance 11
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ATTENDANCE:
Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin,
Elkins and Williamson. 10 Present. 0 Absent. Others in attendance: Mayor
James Reid; City Clerk Nancy Gerren; Mayor's Secy. Bertha Tipton, City Atty.
Paul Groce and ~1uny. Court Judge, Robt. Batton; plus, several dept. heads.
At this time, Mayor Reid recognized Judge Batton. Judge Batton stated
the court wanted to express its appreciation to Miss Annabelle Moore,
Parks & Recreation Director, for her assistance in arranging to have
all court proceedings conducted in recreation building for the past 6
weeks while Police & Courts facility was being built.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
Mayo r Re id pre se nted t he Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting, January
18, 1979 for study and later action.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Al de r ma n Lawson mov ed , second ed by Alderman Wilson to approve the Minutes
of the following meetings as published: Special Council Meeting, Dec.
28, 1978, Regular Council Meeting, January 4, 1979 and Informal Session,
January 10, 1979. Approved by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA:
WATER DEPARTMENT:
Mayor Re i d r ecog nized Pat Wilson, Chairman of Jacksonville Water Commission.
Mr. Wilson presented an oral report to the council covering progress that
has been made with the city's water system. He stated the commission's
prime objective has been to have an adequate water supply, and with a con-
tract signed recently with Little Rock and North Little Rock to buy water
and with more pumping time allotted to the city by the court for wells
in Lonoke County, this objective has been accomplished. He reported the
city now was over the 11 hump 11 with an adequate supply of water now assurred.
Mr. Wilson announced that Mr. Jim Oskowich would be coming on board in
April as the department's Engineering Manager. He reported the cost .
of a new 24 11 water line that would hook into No. Little Rock's distribution
system approximated $750,000.00 to $1,000,000.00. Said line would flow
into West distribution plant reservoir. The council requested that in the
future a report on a semi-annual basis be presented unless an emergency
arises.
SEWER DEPARTMENT:
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Alderman Abdin stated adequate lighting was not planned for in the back
and sides of new Police and Courts building. Alderman Elkins stated
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POLICE & COURTS FACILITY -PAGE TWO
FEBRUARY 1, 1979
custodial work for said building was another item that needed to be addressed.
Therefore, Mayor Reid assigned the following committee to report back to
council on aforementioned items: Aldermen: Williamson, Elkins and Boyd.
Other building deficiencies were discussed. Mayor Reid said a meeting
with architect would be forthcoming to discuss aforementioned problems
and he invited council to attend.
STREET DEPARTMENT:
Al de rman Abdin mov e d, seconded by Alderman Knight to advertise for bids
for asphalt per ton, and slurry seal in a manner that the city•s engineer
and street superintendent desire. Approved by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Knight to approve a salary in-
crease for Street Superintendent Bob Martin in the amount of $1,584.00
per year ($132.00 a month = $14,426.00 a year) moving him to Grade 16,
Step 8 on pay scale. Approved by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Swaim moved, seconded by Alderman Elkins to accept low bid re-
ceived from Moody Eqpt. Co. in the amount of $2,409.17 to be allocated
from Street Dept. funds for salt spreader.: Approved by voice voice. MOTION
CARRIED. (Only one bid received)
Mayor Reid requested the council consider allowing him to enter into an
agreement with West Surveying/Engineering Co., not to exceed $10,000.00,
to prepare bid specifications for drainage projects, as follows: Laurel
and Cherry Street area; an inlet control in Oakhurst Addn.; a pump for
Stonewall Subdivision (under railroad bridge) and ditch lining or culvert
in Braden Addn.
Mr. Don Tripp and City Engineer Smith withdrew aforementioned pump rec-
ommendation made previously by Drainage Committee to be located under rail-
road bridge for Stonewall Sub. The council recommended bid specifications
be let out for bids. Whereupon, Alderman Elkins moved, seconded by Alder-
man Wilson that the Street and Engineering Committees meet with the Drainage
Committee and come back to council table with their proposal. Approved
by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT:
SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
PLANNING COMMISSION:
GENERAL:
ORDI NANC E NO . 535 : ( Counci 1 Ord. #5-79) AN ORDINANCE REGULATING ANIMALS IN
THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, AMENDING ORDINANCES 135, 219 AND 24, AND CHAPTER
6.04 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF JACKSONVILLE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Alderman Lawson moved, seconded by Alderman Swaim that Ordinance be placed
on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight,
Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Elkins and Williamson.
Motion received 10 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance read for FIRST TIME by Bertha Tipton, Mayor•s Secy.
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POLICE & COURTS FACILITY -PAGE THREE
FEBRUARY 1, 1979
Alderman Lawson moved, seconded by Alderman Elkins that the Ordinance
be accepted on FIRST READING. At this time, Alderman Abdin moved,
seconded by Alderman Fletcher to amend Section 6.04.070 of Ordinance
to read animals should be destroyed after 7 day period versus 6 day
period of confinement. After discussion, aforementioned amended mo-
tion was withdrawn by both sponsors. ROLL CALL on original motion:
Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilsonm Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin,
Elkins and Williamson. Motion received 10 affirmative votes and 0 neg-
ative votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING.
Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to suspend the rules
and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following
voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher,
Abdin, Elkins and Williamson. Motion received 10 affirmative votes and
0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, Bertha Tipton read the
Ordinance for SECOND TIME.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes to further suspend the
rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL and ,
the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, ~·Jilson,
Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Elkins and Williamson. Motion received 10 affirm-
ative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, Bertha
Tipton read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME.
Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that the Ordinance
be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Alder-
men: Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Fletcher, Abdin, Elkins and
Williamson. AlnP.rmnn Royd voted nay. Motion received 9 affirmative
votes and l negative vote. MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 5 3 5 THIS 1ST DAY OF FEBRUARY,
197 9. (Mayor Re i d ru l ed a Gent l ema n's Agree ment woul d pr e vai l in t he
instance of veterin arians subm i tt in g a t wo-part f orm i nstead of a four-part
form, as outlined in ordinance)
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Elkins to allow the mayor to
expend $2,500 from unappropriated funds, as follows: $2,000.00 to Manes
& Associates to prepare pre-application for HUD Small Cities Community
Development Block Grant program for 1979 and up to $500.00 for payment
to survey team hired by Community Development Director. Approved by voice
vote. MOTION CARRIED.
APPOINTMENTS:
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Re mi hder : Pu blic Hearing: Conducted by City Council: Proposed new church
building-corner of McArthur Dr. and Gibson Court: 7:30P.M., 2/15/79 at
Police & Courts building.
~s 2.~ or: OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
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AGENDA -REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
February 15, 1979
Pre-Council Meeting
7:00 PM
Regular Meeting
7:30 PM
PAGES
NOTE: PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 P.M. -POLICE & COURTS BLDG.
-CHURCH CONSTRUCTION PROPOSAL: (McArthur Drive & 1-3
Gibson Court) Church of Christ, petitioner.
1. OPENING PRAYER:
2. ROLL CALL:
3. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
4. APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION
OF MINUTES:
5. CONSENT AGENDA:
(FIRE DEPT)
(POLICE DEPT)
(STREET DEPT)
6. WATER DEPARTMENT:
7. SEWER DEPARTMENT:
8. FIRE DEPARTMENT:
9. POLICE DEPARTMENT:
10. STREET DEPARTMENT:
a. Regular Counci Meeting
February 1, 1979 4-6
Regular Council Meeting
January 18, 1979
a. Monthly Report
(Chief Schmitt)
b. Monthly Reports (Dec.
& Jan.) (Acting
Chief Shepherd)
c. Monthly Report
(Bobby Martin)
a. Proposal/request to
7
8-13
14-15
rescind former council
action: Furlow Water Users
Assn. (Alderman Wilson) 16-17
a. Request to accept low 18
bid/fire hose (Mayor Reid)
a. Request to accept low
bid/police vehicles
(Mayor Reid)
19
b. Cost Estimates: Lighting
for Police & Courts Bldg.
and custodial services
(Aldermen Boyd, Elkins
and Williamson)
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February 15, 1979
11. PARKS & RECREATION DEPT:
12. SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
13. PLANNING COMMISSION:
14. GENERAL:
15. APPOINTMENTS:
16. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT:
a. 1978 Annual Report
(Annabelle Moore)
a. Request to accept low
bid/sanitation truck
(Mayor Reid)
a. Council Res. #2-79:
Page
20
Endorsement of Candidates
for P.C.S. Board
(Alderman Hughes) 21
b. Council Res. #3-79:
Favoring merger of Pan
American Airways with
National Airlines
(Mayor Reid) 22
c. Council Ord. #6-79:
Setting legal holidays
{Alderman Wilson) 23
d. Res. 237-79: Favoring
1% Sales Tax Increase
a. Holiday/City Hall will
be closed/George
Washington's Birthday,
Monday, February 19, 1979
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
POLICE & COURTS FACILITY -WEST
MAIN ST.
FEBRUARY 15, 1979 (7:35 P.M.-8:55 p.M. )
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met in Regular
Session, Thursday, February 15, 1979 at 7:35P.M., preceded by a pre-
council meeting conducted in the Conference Room at the Police &
Courts building at 7:00 P.M. A Public Hearing was conducted by
Mayor Reid, convening at 7:30P.M~, preceding Regular Meeting. (See
Exhibit A for Minutes of Hearing) Regular Meeting was called to
order by Mayor Reid and quorum declared. Prayer was offered by
Alderman Lawson followed by the recitation of "Pledge of Allegiance"
led by Mayor Reid~
ATTENDANCE:
The following members were present on ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight,
Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin and Williamson.
Alderman Elkins was absent. Present: 9. Absent: 1. Others present:
Mayor Reid; City Clerk Gerren; City Attorney Groce; Bertha Tipton,
Mayor's Secretary, plus several department heads.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
Mayor Reid presented the Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting
conducted February 1, 1979 for study and later action.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes to approve Minutes
of Regular City Council Meeting held January 18, 1979 as published.
Approved by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Alderman Lawson moved, seconded by Alderman Boyd to accept and file
January Monthly Report submitted by Fire Chief Schmitt depicting
the department responded to a total of 41 alarms during the month
with an estimated fire loss of $18,615.00. ROLL CALL and the following
voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd,
Fletcher, Abdin and Williamson. Motion received 9 affirmative votes
and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Lawson moved, seconded by Alderman Boyd to accept and file
December, 1978 and January, 1979 Monthly Reports submitted by
Acting Police Chief Shepherd depicting that in December, 642 cases
were brought before the Municipal Court and $24,199.50 was collected
in fines, forfeitures and miscellaneous payments, $353.00 Animal
Control Department and $1,172.40 collected in the Emergency Services
Division. During the month of January, 459 cases were brought before
the Municipal Court with $20,040.00 collected in fines, forfeitures
and miscellaneous payments, $291.00 Animal Control Department and
$1,185.35 collected in the Emergency Services Division. ROLL CALL
and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes,
Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin and Williamson. Motion received 9
affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Lawson moved, seconded by Alderman Boyd to accept and file
Januany Monthly Report containing daily work record submitted by
StEeet Superintendent, Robert Martin. ROLL CALL and the following
voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd,
Fletcher, Abdin and Williamson. Motion received 9 affirmative votes
and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
WATER DEPARTMENT:
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 15, 1979 -PAGE TWO
Alderman Wilson stated that in August of 1977 the city council
approved a request from the newly formed Furlow Water Users
Association to release 55 customers to said association. In
discussion, it was brought out the aforementioned customers were
reported to be needed by the association so a Farmers Home
Association loan could be accomplished to get the project off the
ground. Ben Rice, Attorney for the Association, was not available
for comment, according to Mayor Reid.
Alderman Wilson said, in his opinion, it looked like the city
council in 1977 might have been somewhat misinformed insofar as
the customers were supposed to have been informed of the situation
and since no objections were receiv~d at that time by anyone to
releasing of customers, it was approved. Also, he felt like the
customers had not been contacted as he had received complaints at
this time that many residents did not want to become a part of
Furlow Water Project.
Discussion followed on whether more facts should be obtained and
presentetl Lu Jaektwn v llle Wa Ler• Commission fol' tl1eir consideration,
or to rescind former council action. At this time, Mr. Southerland
was introduced and he presented a Petition to the Mayor and City
Council by 44 residents of South Bend Community who reside from
Perry Airport (Military Rd.) to the end of existing water line.
Said Petition stated, in part, that 44 residents did not want to
be a part of Furlow·water Project because their water lines and tie
on fees had already been paid and they did not want their water
bills increased to help pay newly formed association's FHA loan.
Mr. Southerland reported aforementioned residents had not been
contacted which predicated circulation of aforementioned Petition.
Mayor Reid said as soon as treated water is afforded the area an
increase would be forthcoming amounting to 25% additional charge to
water bills. Jerrel Fielder, representing Bond Consulting Engineers,
was recognized and reported 450 residents have been signed up for
the Association and if 55 customers went back to the City of
Jacksonville, the project would be unfeasible. He reported said
project had been "in the mill" for about 3 years with a feasibility
study having been conducted showihg water was to come from the City
.of Jacksonville because of economics and source of supply was most
suitable. Mr. Fielder stated all residents in area had been
contacted previously and the Jacksonville ·water Commission had
signed a contract with said Association for a rate structure.
The following individuals were recognized by Mayor Reid and objected
to being released from the City of Jacksonville's water system:
Bee Malden, Route 1, Box 119; Charles Morris and Mrs. Josephine
Harvey, Sr. Alderman Swaim asked Mr. Southerland if customers hook
on new line at no cost except extra 25% for treated water, would
there be any objection voiced. Mr. Southerland replied he didn't
know; however, they would work on it.
Final consensus was that a meeting should be set up with all
concerned; whereupon, Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman
Fletcher to table this matter in order to allow two groups to
work together and report back to the council. Approved by voice
vote. MOTION CARRIED.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 15, 1979 -PAGE THREE
Those present from aforementioned community complained about present
water quality; Mayor Reid suggested they contact Mr. Jim Powers at
the Water Department.
SEWER DEPARTMENT:
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
Mayor Reid presented the following bid tabulation sheet covering
20 50-ft. lengths (2~") of fire hose:
D&D FIRE SAFETY,
INC.
$ 1,781.90
TREADWAY ELEC.
co.
$ 1,617.10
FIRE APPLIANCE
& SAFETY
$ 1,843.70
TRANSMISSION
BEARING
$ 1,998.20
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes to accept low bid
received from Treadway Elec. Co. in the amount of $1,617.10.
Approved by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Mayor Reid presented the following bid tabulation sheet covering
police automobiles (2 unmarked and 5 marked):
JACKSONVILLE
DODGE
$ 44,409.59
ACLIN FORD
NO BID
STATE OF ARK./
BALE CHEVROLET
$ 45,197.88
GWATNEY CHEVROLET
NO BID
Mayor Reid pointed out the low bid received exceeded budgeted amount
by approximately $3,000.00; whereqpo~ Alderman Abdin moved, seconded
by Alderman Boyd to accept low bid from Jacksonville Dodge in the
amount of $44,409.59 to be paid for out of Revenue Sharing F~nds,
with exception of aforementioned overage in budgeted amount to be
allocated from contingency fund. Approved by voice vote. MOTION
CARRIED.
Custodial services for the Police & Courts building was the next
item of business. (lighting for said builQing originally placed on
agenda for action is to be acted on at a later date, per pre-council
discussion)
Alderman Boyd presented committee's proposal to address aforementioned
item. The committe proposed to hire a full-time person, 40 hrs.
per week, at $4.00 per hour, plus approx. $2,000.00 for equipment
and supplies. Said employee to also perform duties of groundskeeper
with salary plus equipment amount to be allocated from contingency
fund. Mayor Reid stated the 1979 budget presently allows only
$210.00 per month for custodial work which would not be adequate.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Boyd to authorize the
Chief of Police to hire a custodian at $4.00 per hour and purchase
needed equipment at $2,000.00 cost; whereupon, Alderman Abdin
amended aforementioned motion, seconded by Alderman Williamson to
read the salary to be $2.90 per hour. After discussion concerning
those who utilize building, Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by
Alderman Hughes to table item of business until more facts could
be obtained. ROLL CALL and the follQwing voted aye to table:
Aldermen: Swaim, Hughes, Wilson and Abdin. Aldermen: Knight,
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FEBRUARY 15, 1979 -PAGE FOUR
Lawson, Boyd, Fletcher and Williamson voted nay. Motion
received 4 affirmative votes and 5 negative votes. MOTION TO
TABLE FAILED. (original motion, as amended, still on table)
Alderman Abdin moved to withdraw original motion, as amended, but
Alderman Williamson refused to withdraw his second. (original
motion, as amended, still on table)
Question was called by Alderman Lawson, and he requested ROLL
CALL be taken on original motion, as amended. ROLL CALL and the
following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Boyd, Fletcher and Williamson.
Alderman Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson and Abdin voted nay.
Motion received 4 affirmative votes and 5 negative votes.
ORIGINAL MOTION, AS AMENDED, FAILED.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes to instruct
the Chief of Police to bring back a proposal at next council
meeting for either a janitorial service or a custodian for $2.90
per hour. Approved by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
City Engineer Smith presented various street department projects
in progress. He r·epor•tetl annual street pr•ogr'aJu wll-11 uosl-figures
would be ready by next ~council meeting. Mayor Reid announced
street and drainage meeting would be taking place the following
Thursday. Eng. Smith said he would give the Street Committe
information needed and they would distribute it accordingly.
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPT:
Miss Annabelle Moore, Parks and Rec. Director, presented 1978
Annual Report and was commended on her efforts.
SANITATION DEPT:
Mayor Reid presented the following bid tabulation sheet covering
one (1) sanitation truck:
ACLIN FORD
$ 20,969.67
DEALERS TRUCK
EQPT CO.
$ 23, 868 .. 00
GWATNEY CHEVROLET
NO BID
JACKSONVILLE
DODGE CO.
NO BID
Alderman Lawson moved, seconded by Alderman Swaim to accept the
low bid received from Aclin Ford in the amount of $20,969.67.
Approved by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
PLANNING COMMISSION:
GENERAL:
COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2-79: A RESOLUTION ENDORSING CANDIDATES
FOR PULASKI COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD. (Resolution was withdrawn by
sponsor, Alderman Hughes)
RESOLUTION NO. 236-79: (Council Resolution #3-79)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE,
ARKANSAS, GOING ON RECORD AS FAVORING THE PROPOSED MERGER OF
PAN AMERICAN AIRWAYS WITH NATIONAL AIRLINES was introduced.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Fletcher to read
Resolution No. 236-79. Approved by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution was read in its entirety by Bertaa Tipton, Mayor's
Secretary.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 15, 1979 -PAGE FIVE
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that Resolution
236-79 be approved and adopted. Approved by voice vote. MOTION
CARRIED.
RESOLUTION APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 2 3 6 - 7 9 THIS
15TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1979.
COUNCIL ORDINANCE NO. 6-79: AN ORDINANCE SETTING LEGAL HOLIDAYS;
AMENDING ORDINANCES NUMBER 189, 319 AND 419; AND AMENDING SECT.
2.44.070 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF JACKSONVILLE, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES was introduced.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that Ordinance
be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted
aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher,
Abdin and Williamson. Motion received 9 affirmative votes and 0
negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance read for FIRST TIME
by Bertha Tipton, Mayor's Secretary.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes to amend
Ordinance to include amending Ord. $419. ROLL CALL on amendment
and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Swaim,
Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin and Williamson. Motion
received 9 affirmative votes and g negative votes. MOTION, AS
AMENDED, CARRIED.
Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Abdin that the Ordinance
be accepted on FIRST READING, AS AMENDED. ROLL CALL and the
following voted aye, Aldermen: Lawson, Hughes, Wilson, Fletcher
and Abdin. Aldermen: Knight, Swaim, Boyd and Williamson voted
nay. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 4 negative votes.
Mayor Reid ruled MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST
READING.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes to suspend the
rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and
the following voted aye, Aldermen: Lawson, Hughes, Wilson, Fletcher
and Abdin. Aldermen: Knight, Swaim, Boyd and Williamson voted
nay. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 4 negative votes.
Mayor Reid ruled MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES FAILED
NON-AGENDA:
Mayor Reid presented the following item of business for consideration,
as it was not on formal agenda and requested action; whereupon,
Alderman Swaim moved, seconded by Alderman Fletcher to place
Council Resolution on the table and read it. Approved by voice
vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESOLU'riON NO. 237-79 (Council Res. #4-79)
A RESOLUTION STATING THAT: THE GOVERNING BODY OF JACKSONVILLE,
ARKANSAS DOES ENDORSE AND SUPPORT "THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROPERTY
TAX RELIEF AND GROSS RECEIPTS TAX EXCHANGE ACT" sponsored by
Arkansas Municipal League was introduced.
Bertha ~ipton, Mayor's Secretary, read the Resolution in its
entirety.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 15, 1979 -PAGE SIX
Alderman Swaim moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes to approve and
adopt Resolution No. 237-79. Approved by voice vote. MOTION
CARRIED.
RESOLUTION APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 2 3 7 - 7 9 THIS
15TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1979.
APPOINTMENTS:
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Reid ann ounced that City Hall would be closed February 19,
1979 because o f George Washington's birthday being observed. He
introduced Mr. Gene Owens, candidate for the Pulaski County
School Board.
Alderman Swaim stated he would like to see the police and fire
departments work on favorable passage through the State legislature
on much needed tax relief contained in Res. #237-79 passed by
council.
ADJOURNMENT:
Membership was dismissed by mutual consent with no formal motion
forthcoming to adjourn.
Respectfully submitted,
ARKANSAS
ATTACHMENT: EXHIBIT A (MINUTES OF PUBLIC HEARING)
DATE:
TIME:
PLACE:
MINUTES
PUBLIC HEARING
JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Jacksonvi 11 e, Ark.
FEBRUARY 15, 1979
7:30 P.M. -7:35 P.M.
JACKSONVILLE POLICE & COURTS BUILDING, W. MAIN ST. JACKSONVILLE, ARK.
(1) Those in Attendance: Mayor Reid: City Clerk Gerren: City Atty. Groce:
Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Boyd, Abdin, Fletcher,
Hughes, Wilson, Swaim and Williamson. (Alderman
Elkins was absent) Keith Vaughan, Atty. at Law,
plus several department heads.
(2) Public Hearing, being duly advertised for 15 days, per city ordinance, was
called to order by Mayor Reid and quorum declared. Mr. Keith Vaughan,
Attorney at Law, was recognized by Mayor Reid as being legal counsel for
petitioner, Main St. Church of Christ.
(3) Mayor Reid proceeded to ask audience if there was any one in attendance
opposed to the Main Street Church of Christ constructing a church at
McArthur Drive and Gibson Court, Pulaski County, City of Jacksonville,
state of Arkansas. No objections were voiced.
(4) As no objections were received by the chair against the issuance of a
construction permit to said petitioner, Mayor Reid ruled the Public Hear-
ing closed and adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
ARKANSAS
EXIIIBIT A
COUNCIL NEgTING -2/15/79
71~
AGENDA -SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
1. OPENING PRAYER:
2. ROLL CALL:
3. GENERAL:
ADJOURNMENT:
February 22, 1979
7:00P.M.
CITY HALL
a. Pre-Application/Small Cities HUD
Block Grant Program (Mayor Reid)
b. Ark. Highway Department: South
Redmond Rd. Extension (Mayor Reid)
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SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY HALL -109 SO. 2ND ST.
(MUNICIPAL BLDG.)
75.
FEBRUARY 22,1979 (7:00 P.M.-8:.50 P.M.)
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met in
Special Session, Thursday, February 22, 1979 at 7:00 P.M. The
meeting was conducted by Mayor Reid who opened with prayer and
led the audience in recitation of the "PLedge of Allegiance".
ATTENDANCE:
On ROLL CALL the following members were present: Aldermen: Knight;
Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Eldins and Williamson.
Alderman Wilson was absent. Present: 9. Absent: 1. Quorum was
declared. Others present were: Mayor Reid; City Clerk Gerren;
City Atty. Groce; Bertha Tipton, Mayor's Secretary, plus several
department heads.
GENERAL:
Mayor Reid stated Special City Council Meeting had been called in
order to consider the submission of a pre-application for the
Small Cities HUD Block Grant Program and a decision on So. Redmond
Road extension. He stated the Arkansas Highway Department was
ready to go to work and they needed authority to proceed on latter
item of business. Mayor Reid said he planned to adjourn special
meeting to discuss 1979 street program after aforementioned two
matters were dispensed. with.
RESOLUTION NO. 238-79: (Council Resolution #4-79)
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PRE-APPLICATION FOR SMALL CITIES PROGRAM
FUNDING-1979 was introduced.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Swaim to read Resolution
No. 238-79. Approved by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED. Resolution
was read in its entirety by Bertha Tipton, Mayor's Secretary.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Swaim to approve and
adopt Resolution No. 238-79. Approved by voice vote. MOTION
CARRIED.
RESOLUTION APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 2 3 8 -79 THIS 22ND
DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1979.
Mayor Reid reported the city had asked the Arkansas Highway Dept.
to prepare preliminary plans for So. Redmond Road extension project.
City Engineer Smith presented Alternate A and Alternate B routes
which had been outlined on area map. He explained if the city
decided to go with Alternate B, no houses would have to be purchased
-just more right-of-way with the Highway Dept. going out for bids
on the city's choice of routes. It was brought out in discussion
that railroad crossing/lights would entail 90-10 grant with 70-30
available for construction of extension.
City Eng. Smith presented comparative cost estimates prepared by
Highway Dept. as follows:
ALTERNATE A: $323,500.00 1,700 LF of improved roadway
ALTERNATE B: $539,750.00 3,600 LF of improved roadway
The city's portion appropriated from 1979 budget -$90,000.00
(Alternate A and B did not include Trickey Lane (1,000 LF)
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 22, 1979 -PAGE TWO
improvements) Mayor Reid pointed out that approx. $210,000.00
would be the difference to be made up by the city, with afore-
mentioned budgeted $90,000.00 to apply towards difference.
Alderman Swaim moved the city choose to go with Alternate A as
proposed. Motion died for lack of second.
Discussion followed with Mr. and Mrs. McLyle Zumwalt approaching
the council with an offer to dedicate some right-of-way along
route of Alternate B, if in return they could be provided an
opening into their property. They stated other landowners along
route would possible dedicate right-of-way, also.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes to table
Redmond Road extension proposal until membership heard the city
engineer's street report. Approved by general consensus as no
voice vote or ROLL CALL vote was forthcoming.
A total of $248,350.00 was reported by
in 1979 for street and drainage work.
$117,248.00 wa~ guaranteed for 1979 in
funds for a grand total of $365,598.00
Eng. Smith
Mayor Reid
additional
available.
to be available
announced
state turnback
City Eng. Smith then presented a written report entitled "The
Mayor's Proposal Expenditure For Street and Drainage Work-1979".
Said proposal was reviewed thoroughly and revised to read as
follows and was agreed upon and approved in order to set priorities
to be brought back to council table:
PHASE I
(Contingent upon approx. $118.00 state aid funding)
1. Striping $ 4,300.00
2. HMAC Overlay $ 127,500.00
3. Slurry Seal $ 31,496.00
4. Redmond Road $ 103,000.00
5. So. Hospital $ 50,000.00 (from Main to School Dr.)
6. Drainage $ 50,000.00
$ 366,296.00
(Contingent upon city receiving state aid funds for 1979
in amount of $102,376.00)
PHASE II
1. HMAC Overlay $ 32,000.00
2. 3-year cycle strip-
ing program $ 8,000.00
3. Improved RR
Crossing $ 20,000.00
4. w. Main Extension $ 33,000.00 (our share/with
County Judge to
construct bri.dge
$200,000.00 cost)
5. Pavement repair to
Main & Vandenberg
at Highway #67 $ 6,000.00
6 . Contingency $ 32376.00
$ 102,376.00
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SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 22, 1979 -PAGE THREE
A report containing proposed streets for hot mix overlay and
slurry seal program was distributed to membership by city engineer
and discussed, in part.
The council returned to aforementioned Redmond Road extension,
Alternate A and B proposals. Alderman Abdin moved to table item
of business for further study. Motion died for lack of second.
Alderman Swaim moved, seconded by Alderman Abdin to choose
Alternate A; whereupon, Alderman Elkins moved, seconded by Alderman
Williamson to table. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye,
Aldermen: Hughes, Elkins and Williamson. Aldermen: Knight,
Lawson, Swaim, Boyd, Fletcher and Abdin voted nay. Motion received
3 affirmative votes and 6 negative votes. MOTION TO TABLE FAILED.
Alderman Swaim and Abdin withdrew original motion on the table.
Alderman Swaim moved, seconded by Alderman Abdin to place Proposal
A and Proposal B back on the next city council agenda. Approved
by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting adjourned with consent of all present.
Respectfully submitted,
77.
l.
2.
AGENDA -
OPENING PRAYER:
ROLL CALL:
REGULAR CITY COUNC IL ME ETING - March 1, 1979
Pre -C ouncil: 7:00 PM -Regular Me eti ng: 7:30 PM
3 . PRESENTATION OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting -Feb. 15, 1979
Special Meeting -Feb. 22, 1979
4. APPROVAL/CORR. OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting-Feb. l, 1979
5. CONSENT AGENDA:
6. WATER DEPARTMENT:
7 . SEWER DEPARTMENT:
8. FIRE DEPARH1ENT:
9 . POLICE DEPARTMENT:**
10. STREET DEPARTMENT:
11. PARKS & REC DEPT:
12. SANITATION DEPT:
13. PLANNING COMMISSION:
14. GENERAL:
15. APPOINTMENTS:
16. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT:
a. Custodial services for Police & Courts Facility
(Committee: Boyd and Elkins)
a. Request to purchase Topo Maps/approx. $2,500
Revenue Sharing funds (Ald. Abdin)
b. Request to accept low bid/asphalt (Mayor Reid)
c. Request to accept low bid/slurry seal (Mayor Reid)
d. Request to participate with Dept. of Public Safety/
50-50; purchase of 7 traffic counters ($1 ,500 ttl)
(Ald. Abdin)
e. Street and Drainage Work Proposal/1979 (Mayor Reid)
a. Council Ord. #6-79: Second Reading/Holiday
Observances (Ald. Wilson)
b. So. Redmond Road Extension Project
c. Discussion: Jckvl. Health Center Expansion (Mayor Reid)
d. Council Ord. #7-79: Speed limits within the City
of Jckvl . (Ald. Abdin)
**NON-AGENDA: Mayor Reid swore in John T. Shepherd as Chief of Police.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
POLICE & COURTS FACILITY ~ W. MAlN ST.
MARCH 1, 1979 ' (7:30 P.M.·-9:30 P.M.)
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville met in Regular Session, Thursday,
March 1, 1979 at 7:30P.M., preceded by a pre-council meeting conducted in the
Conference Room at the Police & Courts building at 7:00 P.M. Regular Meeting
was called to order by Mayor Reid and quorum declared. Prayer was offered by
Mayor Reid who also led the audience in the recitation of 11 Pledge of Allegiance 11
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NON-AGENDA: SWEARING IN CEREMONY: JOHN T. SHEPHERD, Chief of Police:
At th i s time, Ma yo r Re i d recogn ized J ohn T. Shep he r d and swore him in as Chief
of Police. Mayor Reid remarked that the Civil Service Commission had made an
excellent appointment in the city's new Chief of Police.
ATTENDANCE:
The following members were present on ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Lawson,
Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Elkins and Williamson. Present:
10. Absent: 0. Others present: Mayor Reid; City Clerk Gerren; City Attorney
Groce; Bertha Tipton, Mayor's Secretary, plus several department heads.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
Mayor Reid presented the Minutes of Regular Meeting, February 15, 1979 and
Special Meeting, February 22, 1979 for study and later action.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes to approve the Minutes of
Regular Meeting, February 1, 1979 as published. Approved by voice vote. MO-
TION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA:
WA TE R DE PARTM ENT:
SEWER DEPARTMENT:
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Mayor Reid stated the city had received bids from some professional janitorial
firms on custodial services to be performed at Police & Courts facility and
said bids were more than what had been received previously; whereupon, Chief
Shepherd was recognized and he reviewed with membership a written presentation
that explained the justification of hiring a full time employee as building
and grounds custodian. After discussion, Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by
Alderman Hughes to authorize the Chief of Police to hire a custodian/janitor
for $3.00 per hour, to include fringe benefits, plus approximately $1,400.00
to be expended for equipment, to be paid for out of contingency funds. Dis-
cussion ensued concerning the possibility of hiring a crew to be responsible
for all city maintained buildings the following year, with the aforementioned
employee to be hired with the understanding that a staff would possibly be
needed in the future . Mayor Reid reminded the council that $210.00 per month
had been budgeted for 1979 year for janitorial services for Police & Courts
building; therefore, this amount could be applied toward amount needed to
hire aforementioned employee. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Alder-
men: Knight, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Elkins and Williamson.
Aldermen: Lawson and Swaim voted nay. Motion received 8 affirmative votes
and 2 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
STREET DEPARTMENT:
Alderman Swaim moved, seconded by Alderman Abdin to approve the purchase of
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 1, 1979 -PAGE TWO
Topo Maps as proposed by City Eng. Smith in the amount of approx. $2,500.00
to be paid for out of Revenue Sharing funds. Approved by voice vote. MO-
TION CARRIED. In discussion, after aforementioned motion had been effected,
City Eng. Smith explained said maps did not have to be put out for bids
as-this is for professional services. The City Atty. stated it would be
perfectly legal to sell said maps to the public at large.
Mayor Reid presented the following bid tabulation sheet covering H.M.A.C.:
(LAID IN PLACE)
100-200 TONS
ArT CONST $18.50
HICKEY CONST $30.00
BEN HOGAN $23.75
APT CONSt
HICKEY CONST
BEN HOGAN
200-500 TONS
$ 18.00
H.M.A.C. LD IN PLACE
$ 17.85
$ 27.00
$ 21.35
$ 25.00
$ 20.05
H.M.A.C. LD IN PLACE
$ 17.60
$ 22.50
$ 19.55
H.M.A.C. LD IN PLACE
$ 17 .60
$ 23.00
$ 19.55
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Lawson to accept low bid received
from APT Construction Company as outlined above. Approved by voice vote. MO-
TION CARR I ED.
Mayor Reid presented the following bid tabulation sheet covering Slurry Seal:
20,000 -100,000 Sq. Yds. 100,000 -150,000 Sq. Yds. 150,000 -over
B.A.S.S.
BEN HOGAN
JACK WOODS
$ .449
No bid
No bid
$ .429
No Bid
No Bid
$ .419
No Bid
No Bid
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Williamson to accept low bid re-
ceived from B.A.S.S. Co. Approved by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Abdin presented the next item of business covering the city's par-
ticipation with Dept. of Public Safety in a 50-50 grant for purchase of 7
traffic counters, total cost-$1,500 (city's share, $750.00). Alderman Law-
son moved, seconded by Alderman Elkins to approve aforementioned purchase and
to participate in grant with Dept. of Public Safety. Approved by voice vote.
MOTION CARRIED. (city's share to come out of Street Fund)
Mayor Reid presented a written proposal submitted for engineering services
in connection with the solving of drainage problems with the following four
areas being addressed: Stonewall; Laurel & Cherry; Oakhurst and Braden.
Tommy Bond, Bond Consulting Eng., was recognized and he stated the city needed
to define areas of work to be accomplished in more detail so plans and spec-
ifications and cost estimates could be drawn up. After much discussion, Alder-
man Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Lawson to place this item of business
back on next regular agenda for a recommendation to be brought back by City
Engineer, in conjunction with Drainage Committee, as to what work has been
done in the past insofar as plans and specifications in problem drainage
areas previously discussed. Aforementioned motion was withdrawn by both
parties and no vote was forthcoming on said motion. Mayor Reid reminded
membership the Drainage Committee meets the third Thursday of each month at
6:00P.M. at City Hall. Mayor Reid reiterated his feelings concerning the
assistance needed in each of four aforementioned areas experiencing serious
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 1, 1979 -PAGE THREE
drainage difficulties with engineering plans to be drawn up identifying costs
involved in helping to alleviate drainage problems.
The Mayor•s Proposal for 1979 Street Work was held in abeyance until end of
meeting.
PARKS & RECREATION DEPT:
SANI TAT ION DEP ARTM ENT:
PLANN IN G COMM ISSI ON:
GENERAL:
Council Ord. #6-79: AN ORDINANCE SETTING LEGAL HOLIDAYS; AMENDING ORDINANCES
NUMBER 189 AND 319 (ADD 419) AND AMENDING SECTION 2.44.070 OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE OF JACKSONVILLE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mayor Reid ruled above Ordinance was to be read for FIRST TIME as the action
taken at last regular council meeting had been ruled illegal by City Attorney
Groce inasmuch as it takes 6 affirmative votes of elected officials to con-
stitute a majority of 10 membership.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Abdin that Ordinance be placed
on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight,
Lawson, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Abdin, Elkins and Williamson. Aldermen:
Swaim and Fletcher voted nay. Motion received 8 affirmative votes and 2 neg-
ative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance read for FIRST TIME by Bertha Tip-
ton, Mayor•s Secretary.
At this time, Alderman Swaim moved, seconded by Alderman Williamson to amend
Sec. 2.44.070 by adding city employee•s birthday and to add amending Ord.
#419. ROLL CALL on amendment: Aldermen: Knight, Swaim, Boyd, Fletcher and
Williamson voted aye. Aldermen: Lawson, Hughes, Wilson, Abdin and Elkins
voted nay. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 5 negative votes. Tie
vote declared. At this time, Alderman Elkins moved to amend motion to
approve anniversary date be approved as a holiday versus employee•s birthday.
Motion died for lack of second. Mayor Reid voted aye to break tie vote on
aforementioned Amendment. MOTION, AS AMENDED, CARRIED.
Alderman Swaim moved, seconded by Alderman Boyd that the Ordinance be accepted
on FIRST READING, AS AMENDED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Alder-
men: Knight, Swaim, Boyd, Fletcher and Williamson. Aldermen: Lawson, Hughes,
Wilson and Elkins voted nay. Alderman Abdin abstained from voting. Motion,
as amended, received 5 affirmative votes, 4 negative votes and 1 abstension.
(Alderman Abdin then changed his vote to 11 nay 11
, leaving a 5-5 tie vote de-
clared. Mayor Reid voted aye to break tie. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE
ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING.
Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Swaim to suspend the rules and
place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted
aye, Aldermen: Knight, Swaim, Boyd, Fletcher and Williamson. Aldermen: Lawson,
Hughes, Wilson, Abdin and Elkins voted nay. Motion received 5 affirmative
votes and 5 negative votes. Tie vote declared. MOTION FAILED TO SUSPEND THE
RULES.
City Eng. Smith presented a written cost estimate covering Redmond Road im-
provement project, including Alternate A and Alternate B plans. After much
discussion, Alderman Lawson moved, seconded by Alderman Swaim to approve the
following plan listed as 11 Alternate A11
:
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 1, 1979 -PAGE FOUR
FEDERAL MATCH AVAILABLE IN 1979 IS $383,335.00
STREET CONSTRUCTION IS 75/25 FEDERAL FUNDING
SIGNALIZED RAILROAD CROSSING IS 100 % FEDERAL FUNDING
SIGNALIZED INTERSECTION IS 100 % FEDERAL FUNDING
ALTERNATE 11 A11 (1-year Plan) -1979 :
TOTAL PROJECT COST: DESCRIPTION OF JOB: c lTV Is SHARE:
$244,500.00 Construction cost from Redmond Road to
Trickey Lane
$162,000.00 Construction cost from Trickey Lane to
Highway 161
$ 79,000.00 Right-of-way and utilities relocation
$ 15,000.00
$ 20,000.00
$ 20,000.00
$540,500.00
Railroad Signalization
Signalized Intersection
Modern Railroad Crossing
--------1979 TOTALS ---------
$ 61,125.00
$ 40,500.00
$ 19,750.00
$
$
-0-
-0-
$ 5 ,000.00
$ 126,375.00
Vote on aforementioned Motion to approve Alternate A, expending city•s share
of project from street funds. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Alder-
men: Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Elkins and
Williamson. Motion received 10 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION
CARRIED.
Mayor Reid explained that $20,000.00 was needed from 3 agencies to add a module
on to existing Jacksonville Health Dept . building located behind Rebsamen
Memorial Hospital. The 3 agencies mentioned were: Hill-Burton (grant funds);
Pulaski County Dept. of Health and City of Jacksonville. He requested the
council consider a Resolution be drawn up for the city•s portion of needed
funding so aforementioned grant application could be submitted to H.E.W. There-
fore, Alderman Elkins moved, seconded by Alderman Boyd that a Resolution be
drawn up and brought back to council for action. ROLL CALL and the following
voted aye, Aldermen: Boyd, Fletcher and Elkins. Aldermen: Knight, Lawson,
Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Abdin and Williamson voted nay. Motion received 3 affirm-
ative votes and 7 negative votes. MOTION FAILED.
Council Ord. #7-79: AN ORDINANCE REGULATING SPEED WITHIN THE CITY OF JACKSON-
VILLE ADDING CHAPTER 10.28 TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF JACKSONVILLE, AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES.
Alderman Lawson moved, seconded by Alderman Abdin that Ordinance be placed on
FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Law-
son, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Elkins and Williamson.
Motion received 10 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED .
Ordinance read for FIRST TIME by Bertha Tipton, Mayor•s Secretary.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes that the Ordinance be
accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Elkins and
Williamson. Motion received 10 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION
CARRIED. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 1, 1979 -PAGE FIVE
Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to suspend the rules and
place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted
aye, Aldermen: Hughes, Wilson, Abdin, Elkins and Williamson. Aldermen:
Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Boyd and Fletcher voted nay. Motion received 5 affirm-
ative votes and 5 negative votes. Tie vote declared. MOTION TO SUSPEND
THE RULES FAILED.
STREET DEPARTMENT:
After some discus ,sion, Alderman Elkins moved, seconded by Alderman Abdin to
table until next regular meeting the mayor's 1979 street proposal. ROLL
CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson,
Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Elkins and Williamson. Alderman Lawson voted nay.
Motion received 9 affirmative votes and 1 negative vote. MOTION TO TABLE
CARRIED.
APPOINTMENTS:
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting was adjourned with mutual consent of all present with no formal mo-
tion to adjourn forthcoming.
Respectfully submitted,
J am es G. Rild; May r ~ITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
AGENDA -REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
March 15th, 1979
PRE-COUNCIL MEETING
7:00 P.M.
1. OPENING PRAYER:
2. ROLL CALL:
3 . PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
4. APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION
OF MINUTES:
5. CONSENT AGENDA:
(FIRE DEPT)
(STREET DEPT)
6. WATER DEPARTMENT:
"NON-AG EN DA ITEM:
7. SEWER DEPARTMENT:
8. FIRE DEPARTMENT:
9. POLICE DEPARTMENT:
10. STREET DEPARTMENT:
11. PARKS & RECREATION DEPT:
12. SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
13. PLANNING COMMISSION:
14. GENERAL:
REGULAR MEETING
7:30 P.M.
Regular Meeting -March 1, 1979
Regular Meeting -February 15, 1979
Special Meeting -February 22, 1979
a. Monthly Report (Chief Schmitt)
b. Monthly Report (Robert Martin)
a. Petition: Sunnyside addn. was presented-
News article, derogatory to this area.
a . Lighting; Cost Estimates; Police & Courts
Facility (Aldermen : Williamson , Boyd and
Elkins)
a . 1979 Street Projects: Asphalt and Slurry
Seal (Mayor Reid)
a . Recommendation: Proceed with the annexa-
tion of approx. 1,300 acres South and West
of L.R.A.F.B. (reiteration of former re-
commendations)
a. Council Ord. #6-79: Holiday Observances
(SECOND READING) (Alderman Wilson)
b. Council Ord. #7-79: Speed Limits within
the city (Alderman Abdin) (SECOND READING)
c. Council Ord. #8-79: Amending 8.08/unsani-
tary and unsightly conditions. (Alderman
Knight)
AGENDA -REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
March 15th, 1979
Page Two
14. GENERAL: (CONTINUED) d. Discussion: Outside maintenance of city
hall building (Alderman Knight)
15. APPOINTMENTS:
16. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT:
a. Reminder: Planning Commission has re-
scheduled regular meetings from first
Tues. of each month to second Monday of
each month, Police & Court facility,
7:30 P.M. (public hearings to be conducted
at 8:00 P.M.)
b. Tour of High-Rise Apt. complex arranged by
Chief of Police for elected officials, and
Department Heads after Council Meeting
adjourns.
c . Congratulations to Bob Stender & Mike Ballard
on School Board Elections.
~b .
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
POLICE & COURTS FACILITY -WEST MAIN ST.
MARCH 15, 1979-(7:38P.M. -9:35P.M.)
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met in Regular Session,
Thursday, March 15, 1979, convening at 7:38 P.M., preceded by a pre-council
meeting conductedin the Conference Room at the Police & Courts building, 7:00
P.M. Meeting was called to order by Mayor Reid and quorum declared. Prayer was
offered by Alderman Swaim. r.1ayor Reid led the audience in recitation of 11 Pledge
of Allegiance 11
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ATTENDANCE:
The following members were pres~t: Aldermen: Knight, Lwason, Swaim, Hughes,
Wilson, Boyd, Abdin, Elkins and Williamson. Alderman Fletcher was absent.
Present: 9. Absent: 1. Others in attendance: Mayor Reid; City Clerk Gerren;
City Attorney Groce; Debbie Stout substituted in absence of Mayor•s Secretary,
plus several department heads.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
Mayor Reid presen ted t he Minutes of Regular Meeting, r1arch 1, 1979, for study
and later action.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Al de r man Lawson move d, sec on ded by Al de rman Swaim to approve the Minutes of
Regular Meeting, February 15, 1979 and Special Meeting, February 22, 1979, as
published. Approved by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Al de rman Law s on moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes to Accept Chief Schmitt•s
Fire Dept. Report for month of February, 1979, reflecting the department re-
sponded to a total of 30 alarms during the month, with an estimated fire loss
of $2,270.00. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson,
Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Abdin, Elkins, and Williamson. Motion received 9
affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
NON-AGENDA: PETITION FROM SUNNYSIDE ADDITION RESIDENTS:
At this time, Mayor Reid deviated from published Agenda and presented a petition
signed by 64 residents of Sunnyside Addn. which stated, in part, their strong •lOb-
jections to an article published in the Arkansas Democrat Newspaper containing
alleged derogatory remarks, in their opinion , directed toward Sunny s ide area
of Jacksonville. Community Development Director Lee and Mayor Reid explained
that the news reporter was covering a story concerning a Pre ~Application for
H.U.D. Small Cities Block Grant monies to refurbish some homes in said area
along with providing sanitary sewer service line replacements, street improve-
ments, etc.
Mayor Reid stated he apologized for the apparent downgrading of Sunnyside area
and acknowledged to the audience there were many, many dwellings in said develop-
ment that were not in need of repair, but the article had been published in order
to assist H.U.D. in realizing the problems that exist and relevant to grant
assistance.
Deborah Bliss and Elmer Hines were recognized by Mayor Reid and they reiterated
aforementioned petition•s background and how it came to be circulated,
Alderman Elkins offered a suggestion to protect both the city and the media to
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 15, 1979
PAGE THO
hold down confusion in matters pertaining to press releases. He proposed a reso-
lution, to be accomplished in writing before the fact, covering articles to be
published. Also, interviews, he said, should be placed on tape so misunder-
standings and misinterpretations would not happen in the future as to the
accurate and correct intent or content of messages to be relayed to the public
at large.
NON-AGENDA: RECESS OF PROCEEDINGS:
After ~1ayor Reid introduced six Scouts of America and their Scoutmaster who had
come to become familiarized with council proceedings, the membership unanimously
agreed to a five-minute recess.
~~ATER DEPARTMENT:
SE\'JER DEPARTMENT:
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Alderman Hill iamson introduced an itemized Resume-Data Sheet that outlined cost
estimates for proposed lighting for exterior and parking areas of Police & Courts
building. The committee, comprised of Aldermen Boyd, Elkins and Williamson, he
reported, were proposing to provide lighting for the outside of said building
and T.V. corner, plus safety for night visitors to building would also be addressed:
Total Cost: $2,950.00. After discussion concerning funding difficulties on this
non-budgeted proposal, the general consensus of opinion was to authorize the
Chief of Police and City Engineer to work on a lighting plan with AP&L forces and
bring item of business back to council table for action.
STREET DEPARTMENT:
Mayor Reid presented a revised, itemized 1979 Street Project proposal covering
asphalt and slurry seal program, as follows: Striping, $4,300.00; H.M.A.C.
Overlay, $104,179.00; Slurry Seal, $31,496.00; Redmond Road project, $126,375.00;
South Hospital, $50,000.00; Drainage, $50,000.00. (Total -$366,350.00) Said
proposal was presented as Phase I, contingent upon approximately $118,000.00
state aid funding being received by the City.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Knight to approve 1979 Street Project
Proposal as presented by Mayor Reid, so stated above. At this time, discussion
ensued as follows:
~1ayor Reid reported he would bring back to council table Phase ar-(Total
$102,000.00 proposed expenditure, contingent on finding out in two weeks if
$220,000.00 would be forthcoming in state aid funding). After more discussion
covering Main Street striping, repatri and/or improvements needed to said street,
City Engineer Smith was authorized to bring back to the council a cost proposal
for striping Main Street from James Street to Elm Street. ,
ROLL CALL on aforementioned Motion on table, as follows: Aldermen: Knight,
Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Abdin, Elkins and ~Hlliamson voted aye.
Motion received 9 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPT:
SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
PLANNING COMMISSION:
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 15, 1979
PAGE THREE
The Planning Commission, in formal, written recommendation to the council, re-
quested council to proceed with annexation of approximately 1,300 acres So. and
West of LRAFB with either passage of an ordinance or otherwise, as so explained
and presented by Mayor Reid.
Mayor Reid stated he had met with Metropolitan Trust representative, Walter
Burroughs, major landowner in aforementioned area, in an attempt to discuss
voluntarily annexing acreage into the city. The conversations resulted to no
avail insofar as any annexation whatsoever. City Engineer Smith next presented
detailed map outlining proposed annexation, present city limit lines of Jackson-
ville and proposed incorporation delineation as recently submitted to the city
by Kellogg Valley proponents. Mr. Smith stated he had worked up a legal descrip-
tion of acreage, so stated.
City Atty. Groce offere.d his legal counsel. He quoted from .1:\rkansas 1977 State
Statute Handbook, published by the Arkansas ~1unicipal League, Page 10. 11 1-3.1.11
Annexations by Municipality-Limitations.~~ (second Para.)
11 Provided however, that contiguous land shall not be annexed when
they either: (1) have a fair market value at the time of the adop-
tion of the ordinance of lands used only for agriculture or horti-
culture purposes and the highest and best use of said lands is for
agricultural or horticulture purposes;11
Mr. Groce further stated a precedent had previously been set in this regard, in
his opinion, involving the city of Little Rock with said municipality not being
allowed to annex lands utilizing agricultural assessment classification. He
brought out in further discussion that he had not had the opportunity to present
aforementioned information to the attention of the city•s Planning Commission
body. And he mentioned he did not know if proposed land under consideration
for annexation was presently being assessed as agricultural.
Mr. Walter Burroughs was recognized and he reiterated his former testimony pro-
vided at previous Planning Com~ission and council proceedings citing his objec-
tions to having lands annexed (increase in ~illage assessment; no usage re-
quired for any police and fire protection; wanting to leave lands undeveloped, as
is, for 10-15 years in the future).
Mayor Reid then summed up the situation by stating a 50-ft. strip previously
recommended for annexation was deemed unfeasible, leagally, by City Atty. Groce;
the legal description had been obtained for acreage; he had met with major
property owner for volunteer efforts in this regard; and lastly, a request was
now before the council for an ordinance to call for an elelction so annexation
proceedings could be initiated.
Alderman ~4ilson moved, seconded by Alderman l~illiamson to table annexation pro-
posal indefinitely. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Lawson,
Swaim, Hughes, Hilson, Boyd, Elkins, and l~illiamson. Aldermen: Knight and
Abdin voted nay. Motion received 7 affirmative votes and 2 negative votes.
MOTION TO TABLE INDEFINITELY CARRIED.
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Council Ord. #6~79: AN ORDINANCE SETTING LEGAL HOLIDAYS: AMENDING ORDINANCES
NUMBER 189,319, and 419; AND AMENDING SECTION 2.44.070 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
OF JACKSONVILLE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (SECOND READING)
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Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Abdin to place the Ordinance on
SECOND READING, AS AMENDED (Employee's birthday added, plus Ord. 419 amended)
ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Swaim, Hughes, Boyd,
and Williamson. Aldermen: Lawson, Wilson, Abdin and Elkins voted nay. Motion
recieved 5 affirmative votes and 4 negative votes. MAYOR RULED MOTION CARRIED.
Whereupon, Debbie Stout read the Ordinance, as amended, for SECOND TIME.
(Overruled, see below)
Alderman Swaim moved, seconded by Alderman Boyd to accept Ordinance on SECOND
READING . ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Swaim, Hughes,
Boyd and ~Jilliamson. Aldermen: Lawson, Wilson, Abdin and Elkins voted nay.
Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 4 negative votes. CITY ATTY. GROCE,
AT THIS TIME, RULED AFOREMENTIONED MOTION FAILED BECAUSE A MAJORITY VOTE ~lAS
NOT EFFECTED, AS PER STATE STATUTE REQUIREMENTS. HE ALSO RULED MOTION TO PLACE
ORDINANCE ON SECOND READING HAD FAILED DUE TO SAME AFOREMENTIONED CIRCUMSTANCES.
City Attorney Groce stated he would bring back aforementioned Ordinance at his
discretion, as so requested by body, if legalities warranted same.
NON-AGENDA: INVENTORY OF SPEED LIMITS:
City Eng. Smith reported he was working on obtaining plans for drawing up a list
of inventoried speed limits.
GENERAL:
Council Ord. #7-79: AN ORDINANCE REGULATING SPEED WITHIN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE,
ADD I NG CHAPT ER 10 .28 TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF JACKSONVILLE, AND FOR OTHER PUR-
POSES. (SECOND READING)
Alderman Lawson moved, seconded by Alderman Hilson to place the Ordinance on
SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Kn1ght, Lawson,
Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Abdin and Williamson. Alderman Elkins voted nay.
Motion received 8 affirmative votes and 1 negative vote. MOTION CARRIED. ~,!here
upon, Debbie Stout read the Ordinance for SECOND TIME.
Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Abdin to accept the Ordinance on
SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the follwoing voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson,
Swaim, Hughes, ~Jilson, Boyd, Abdin, Elkins and Williamson. Motion received 9
affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON
SECOND READING.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes to suspend the rules and place
the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted
aye, Aldermen: Knight, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Abdin, Elkins and Williamson.
Alderman Lawson voted nay. Motion received 8 affirmative votes and 1 negative
vote. MOTION CARRIED. Debbie Stout read the Ordinance for third and final
time.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Boyd that the Ordinance be APPROVED
AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson,
Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Abdin, Elkins and Williamson. Motion received 9
affirmative votes and 0 negative votes.
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~10TION CARRIED.
Alderman Abdin moved, seonded by Alderman ~~ilson that the E~1ERGENCY CLAUSE be
approved and adopted. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Swaim, Wilson, Abdin, Elkins and Williamson. Aldermen: Knight, Lawson,
Hughes, and Boyd voted nay. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 4 negative
votes. MOTION FAILED.
ORDINANCE DELETING E~1ERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 5 3 6
THIS 15TH DAY OF MARCH, 1979. (ORDINANCE TO BE PUBLISHED AND BEC.Ol~E EFFECTIVE
APRIL 15, 1979)
Council Ord. #8-79: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS COVERING UNSANITARY
AND UNSIGHTLY CONDITIONS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 86 AND CHAPTER 8.08 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE OF JACKSONVILLE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Alderman Swaim moved, seconded by Adlerman Boyd that Ordinance be placed on
READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, AldP.rmP.n: Knight, Lawson, Swaim.
Hughes, t~ilson, Boyd, Abdin, Elkins and Hilliamson. Motion received 9 affirma-
tive votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance read for FIRST
TIME by Debbie Stout.
Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Abdin that the Ordinance be accepted
on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight,
Swaim, Hughes, Boyd, Abdin, Elkins and Williamson. Aldermen: Lawson, and
Wilson voted nay. Motion received 7 affirmative votes and 2 negative votes.
MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING.
Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Knight to suspend the rules and place
the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye,
Aldermen: Knight and Hughes. Aldermen: Lawson, Swaim, Wilson, Boyd, Abdin,
Elkins and Williamson voted nay. Motion received 2 affirmative votes and 7
negative votes. t·10TION FAI LED.
Alderman Knight reported the outside of the present city hall structure, north
upper portion in particular, was in need of repair. She requested permission
to pursue obtaining cost estimates covering improvements. The general consensus
reached by membership was to proceed with bringing back to council table cost
estimates on termite inspection and/or treatment and repair of rotted guttering
to effect the necessary repairs.
APPOINH1ENTS:
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Reminder: Planning Commission has rescheduled regular meetings from first
Tuesday of each month TO second Monday of each month, Police and Courts facility,
7:30P.M. (public hearings to conducted at 8:00P.M.)
Mayor Reid announced a high-rise building visit had been authorized by officials
at said building and the Chief of Police had arranged for a visit after council
meeting to view surveillance equipment located on top of structure. Elected
officials and department heads were invited to attend.
Mayor Reid congratulated Mike Ballard and Bob Stender on their recent victories
at the polls for school board positions.
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MARCH 15, 1979
PAGE SIX
Alderman Lawson stated if an apology was in order it was forthcoming at that
time insofar as his views and some other council members feelings were con-
cerned in trying not to rush ordinances through· with 3 readings in one
session. He said there must have been a good reason for setting up the pre-
sent rules on readings and he would like to have public input, also, on laws
to be effected by the membership. ·
ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting adjourned by mutual consent of all present.
Respectfully submitted,
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
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CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
AGENDA -REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
1. OPENING PRAYER:
2. ROLL CALL:
3. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
Apri 1 5, 1979
PRE-COUNCIL MEETING
7:00P.M.
REGULAR MEETING
7:30P.M.
Regular Council Meeting -March 15, 1979
4. APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF
MINUTES: Regular Council Meeting -March 1, 1979
5. CONSENT AGENDA:
(POLICE DEPARTMENT)
(POLICE DEPARTMENT)
(FIRE DEPARH1ENT)
(STREET DEPARTMENT)
(ST~EET DEPARTMENT)
(STREET DEPARTMENT)
6. HATER DEPARTMENT:
7. SEVIER DPEARTMENT:
8. FIRE DEPARTMENT:
9. POLICE DPARTMENT:
10. STREET DEPARTMENT:
a. Annual 1978 Report (Chief Shepherd)
b. Monthly Report (February) (Chief Shepherd)
c. Monthly Report (February) (Chief Schmitt)
d. Request for 5 street lights: Bellevue
Subdivision (Graham Rd.) (Eng. Smith)
e. Report: Most Dangerous Intersections in
the City -1978 (En9. Smith)
f. Report: Streets to be resurfaced with
monies previously appropriated (Eng. Smith)
a. Request to waiver present ordinance for
street light placement/end of cove in Tara
Mount Subdivision (Mayor Reid)
b. Request to accept low bid/7 traffic counters
(50-50 funding) (Mayor Reid)
c. Drainage Proposal (Mayor Reid)
d. Council Res.#5-79: Authorizes Mayor to re-
quest state-aid street funds from Director
of Highways & Trans. (Mayor Reid)
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April 5 , 1979
10. STREET DEPARTMENT:
11. PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT:
12. SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
13. PLANNING COMMISSION:
14. GENERAL:
15. APPOINTMENTS:
16. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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e. Proposal: Partial resurfacing of Main
Street from James to Second (approx.
$21,000.00) and possible request to
advertise for bids (Mayor Reid)
a. Proposal: Ordinance covering mandatory
house numbering system for city (Alderman
Boyd)
b. Cost Estimates: Repair of City H~ll
Structures (Alderman Knight) background
paperwork to be delivered by Ald. Knight
c. Council Res. #6-79: Authorization to pro-
ceed with legal disposition of abandoned
dwelling (E. Main St.) (Mayor Reid)
d. Council Ord. #6-79: Second Reading:
Holiday Observances (Ald. vlilson)
e. Council Ord. #8-79: Seco nd Rea din g :
Regs. covering unsani t ary & un s i ghtly
conditions (Ald. Knight)
f. City's intent of purchasing Mobil Sta.
on First & Main Sts. (Mayor Reid)
g. Presentation of 1978 Audit Report
(Rogers & McAlister, CPA)
h. Discussion: Central Communications Systems
for emergencies (Ald. Boyd)
a. A black three-ring binder copy of Codified
Ordinance Book is available at City Hall
(See City Clerk Gerren-5 copies)
b. Golden Ditching Company, Pine Bluff, Arkansas:
low bidder/Rocky Branch Line (75/25) (EPA)
c. S & S Canst. Co., low bidder: So. Jckvl.
Sewer Project: Distribution lines (100%)
I-IUD funded)
d . Lynn Caroll Const. Co., low bidder; So. Jc'kvl
Sewer Project; Pump Station & Force Main:
(Sewer Dept. encumbrance) (approx. $41,000.00)
16. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT:
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e. A/ P. T. Canst. Co. to start overlay work
on April 23, 1979 ($104,000.00)
f. Attached: letter to MO-PAC (Mayor Reid)
g. Supplements to our Municipal Code Book due
to be mailed from Book Publishing Co. the
middle of April, 1979: {approx. 200 pages
of revisions) (City Clerk Gerren) (I will
mail elected officials their supplements)
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
POLICE & COURTS FACILITY -W. MAIN STREET
APRIL 5, 1979 (7:45P.M. -9:00P.M.)
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met in Regular Session,
Thursday, April 5, 1979 at 7:45P.M., preceded by a pre-council meeting con-
ducted in the Conference Room at the Police & Courts building at 7:00 P.M.
Regular Meeting was called to order by Mayor Reid and quorum declared. Prayer
was offered by Alderman Elkins. Mayor Reid led the standing audience in
recitation of "Pledge of Allegiance".
ATTENDANCE:
The following members were present on ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Lawson,
Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Elkins and Williamson. Present:
10. Absent: 0. Others present: Mayor Reid; City Clerk Gerren; City Atty .
Groce; Bertha Tipton, Mayor's Secretary, plus several department heads.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
Mayor Reid presen t ed the Minutes of Regular Meeting, March 15, 1979 for study
and later action.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Alderman Abdin mov ed, sec onded by Ald erman Hughes to approve the Minutes of
Regular Meeting, March 1, 1979 as published. Approved by voice vote. MOTION
CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Alderm~n Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Williamson to accept and file the
1978 Annual Report submitted by Police Chief Shepherd. ROLL CALL and the
following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd,
Fletcher, Abdin, Elkins and Williamson. Motion received 10 affirmative votes
and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Williamson to accept and file
the February Monthly Report submitted by Police Chief Shepherd, reflecting
a total of 457 cases were brought before the Municipal Court (142 received
"other dispositions"-addressed at the end of meetin g ); $16,151.13 being
collected in f ines, forfeitures and miscellaneous payments, plus a total of
$1,1885.80 collected during the month for Emergency Services Division. ROLL
CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes,
Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Elkins and Williamson. Motion received 10
affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Williamson to accept and file
the February Monthly Report submitted by Fire Chief Schmitt reflecting the
department responded to a total of 48 alarms during the month with an es-
timated fire loss of $24,375.00. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye,
Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, El-
kins and Williamson. Motion received 10 affirmative votes and 0 negative
votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Williamson to accept and file
a report submitted by City Engineer Smith outlining the city's 23 most
dangerous intersections. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Elkins and
Williamson. Motion received 10 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes.
MOT! ON CARR I ED.
A report submitted by City Engineer Smith covering streets to be resurfaced
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with monies previously appropriated was withdrawn from Consent Agenda status
by unanimous consensus of membership with said item to be discussed and
voted on separately, as follows:
Alderman Wilson question the inclusion of a proposal in aforementioned
report to place H.M.A.C. on a portion of Cloverdale Road at an approx-
imate cost of $14,784.00. City Eng. Smith reported this should be
considered as a 11 maintenance project 11 along with the remainder of streets
so listed with said street deteriorating and needing the improvements.
It was Alderman Wilson 1 s contention that other roads in the area might
have a higher priority, in his opinion; therefore, it was his recommenda-
tion the street resurfacing be delayed for Cloverdale Road section with
this item of business to be brought back to council table when the con-
struction crew arrived back to town. City Eng. Smith reported he would
submit to the council at next regular meeting for membership 1 S added
information a traffic count for Cloverdale Road as compiled by State
Highway Dept. forces.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Lawson to delete $14,784.00
covering Cloverdale Rd. resurfacing from total proposed figure of $101,
607.00 H.M.A.C. proposal, until such time APT Const. Co. arrives back
to the city with resurfacing of this road to be brought back to council
table for final action. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Alder-
men: Knight, Lawson, Wilson, Boyd, Abdin and Elkins. Aldermen: Swaim,
Hughes, Fletcher and Williamson voted nay. Motion received 6 affirmative
votes and 4 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
(AT COUNCIL 1 S REQUEST, CITY ENG. SMITH STATED HE WOULD ASCERTAIN IF
CLOVERDALE ROAD WAS A DEDICATED STREET AND REPORT BACK AT NEXT MEETING)
WATER DEPARTMENT:
SEWER DEPARTMENT:
FIRE DEPARTt~ENT:
POL I CE DE PAR TMENT:
STREET DEPARTMENT:
A request to waiver present ordinance for street light placement at the
end of a cove in Tara Mount Subdivision was withdrawn by Mayor Reid as the
council requested more specific information to be submitted before action
could be taken.
Mayor Reid presented the following bid tabulation sheet covering seven (7)
traffic counters, Model 160 JR:
BIDDER: AMT : ( $) BIDDER: AMT:
STREETER AMET 1 ,071 .00 DODG E REPORT S NO BID
Alderman Lawson moved, seconded .bY Alderman Abdin to approve low bid re-
ceived from Streeter AMET in the amount of $1,071.00 with l/2 to be funded
by city 1 s street fund and 1/2 to be funded by Dept. of Public Safety. Approved
by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Reid presented a written seven-page report prepared by city 1 s Engineer-
ing Department covering four drainage areas experiencing drainage problems
within the city.
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Aforementioned report consisted of supporting information outlining prob-
lems and solutions and estimated costs for followiag improvements:
OAKHURST, $60,000.00; STONEWALL, $314,000.00; LAUREL & CHERRY AREA,
$720,000.00; BRADEN AREA, $132,000 .00; for a total cost of improvements
amounting to $1 ,226,000.00.
After reviewing a 11 Jack's Bayou 11 Drainage map presentation prepared by
City Eng. Smith and how drainage patterns affect the city as a whole
and summing up written recommendations, City Eng. Smith and Mayor Reid
requested membership to allocate all available funds (approx. $50,000.00)
on an additional bridge stricture at Loop Road that should be construed
to be as constructing only 5% of project as it would be a start and a
part of the over-all solution.
Al derman Law son mov ed, sec ond ed by Alderman Knight to accept and start
t he aforeme ntion ed pr oposal and t o a llocate $50,000.00 from Street Dept.
f und s for addit ion al bri dg e str uc tur e at Loop Road, as so explained
in written and or a l rep ort . Appro ved by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESOLUTIO N NO. 239-79: (Council Resoltuion #5-79)
A RES OLUT I ON OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO REQUEST STATE-AID STREET FUNDS FROM THE DIRECTOR
OF HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION was introduced.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Boyd to read Resolution No.
239-79. Approved by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED. Resolution was read
in its entirety by Bertha Tipton, Mayor's Secretary.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Boyd to approve and adopt
Resolution No. 239-79. Approved by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
(NOTE: Aforementioned adopted Resolution set forth that a copy of complete
Resolution be placed in permanent records of the Minutes; therefore, see
Exhibit A, April 5, 1979 Minutes)
RESOLUTION APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 2 3 9 - 7 9 THIS 5TH DAY OF
APRIL , 1979.
NON-AGENDA: ANNOUNCEMENT:
Mayor Reid announced that Acts 430 and 199 would provide $43,000.00 and
approximately $70,000, respectively, for streets for the city of Jacksonville.
STREET DEPARTMENT (Continued :)
Ci t y Eng . Smit h discuss ed wi t h membership his written report covering cost
estimate involved in upgrading pavement on Main Street from James to Second.
Proposal was as follows:
Heater planing work at approx. $2.25 per sq. yd.
Hot Mix overlay at approx. $17.00 per ton
Necessary sign and cones
Maintenance of traffic
Disposal of old asphalt
Maintenance of traffic (if by contract)
(to be continued)
$ 7,500.00
$ 12,000.00
$ 1,500.00
(street dept. forces)
(street de pt. forces)
$ 21 ,000 .00
~ 5 ,000.00
: 26,00 0 .00
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Amount carried forward
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Extra work at T. P. White & Vandenberg
$ 26,000 .00
$ 7,5 00 .00 *
$ 33,5 00 .00
*expense to be borne by the city.
City Eng. Smith then reiterated that maintenance of traffic during con-
struction should be given very special attention and that a discontinuance
of continuity of coordinated plans between two contractors involved
in job or if any weather conditions stop work while base was being con -
structed, the closure of Main Street could last several extra weeks. He
said he would endeavor to get a commitment from said firm on time-table
coordination as so stated.
Alderman Abdin suggested retail businesses on Main Street affected be
contacted for their input and suggestions to improvements being started.
Mayor Reid stated he would like to utilize $33,000.00 set aside in his
proposed Phase II proposal for street and drainage work for 1979 be
transferred from the category allocating said amount for bridge con-
struction on West Main Street to road improvements for Main Street as
so outlined above. (Mayor Reid emphasized Phase II was still con-
tingent on state-aid funding) Interruption followed, as so stated below:
DEVIATION FROM AGENDA -NON-AGENDA: (SOUTH HOSPITAL DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS)
At t his t ime, t he council di scussed a non-agen da i tem of business th a t
concerned plans and specifications to be drawn up for bids to be let
for an extension of South Hospital Drive that lies south of Main St.
to School Drive. City Eng. Smith stated his office did not hmve thP.
time nor manpower available to take off from his regular office and
field duties to accomplish aforementioned task. He stated this type
of project should be referred to consulting engineers. General con-
sensus of opinion r eached by entire membership was this was a specific
item of business that needed to be addressed on a formal Agenda at a
future date.
STREET DEPARTMENT (Continued:)
The council then returne d t o the Main Street resurfacing project. Alder-
man Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to meet with the parties on
Main Street, as a courtesy to businesses, to discuss and explain afore-
mentioned resurfacing plans so that all matters pertaining to possible
aelays could be discussed and report back to council. Approved by voice
vote. MOTION CARRIED.
At this time, City Eng. Smith referre d to hi s request i n aforementloneq
report (page 0023 on Agenda, para. 7} concerni ng bids f or ~eater planing,
He said i f the merchants do decide on tnis project ne wou ld l ike to oe
able to go ahead as soon as possible and get prices s o no time delay
would be encountered; whereupon, Alde rma n Ab din mov ed , seco nded by Al der-
man Fletcher to authorize City Eng. Smith to obtain prices on heater
planing. Approved by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED .
GENERAL:
May or Re id skipped Items a. and b. unde r ITEM #14 (GENERAL CATEGORY) on
fo r mal published Agenda as they had been discussed in pre-council meet i ng
and matt ers dispensed with. (Alderman Boyd will bring back more informa-
tion on proposal for an ordinance cove r ing mandatory house numbering system
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for the city and Alderman Knight's figures she compiled for repairing
the north side of City Hall structure were turned over to Administrative/
Executive branch of city government).
RESO LU TI ON NO. 24 0-79 : (Council Resolution #6-79)
A RES OL UTI ON OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS,
CONDEMNING A CERTAIN BUILDING LOCATED AT 320 EAST MAIN STREET, JACKSON-
VILLE, ARKANSAS, AND DECLARING SAID BUILDING TO BE A NUISANCE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH CITY ORDINANCE NO. 448 was introduced.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to read Resolution No.
240-79. Approved by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED. Resolution was read
in its entirety by Bertha Tipton, Mayor's Secretary.
Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Swaim to approve and adopt
Resolution No. 240-79. Approved by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
(NOTE: Aforementioned adopted Resolution set forth that a copy of complete
Resolution be placed in permanent records of Minutes. Therefore, see
Exhibit B, April 5, 1979 Minutes)
According to City Attorney Groce, legal notice would be given immediately
to the owner of the property in question in accordance with the law.
RESOLUTION APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 2 4 0 - 7 9 THIS 5TH DAY OF
APRIL, 1979.
ORDIN ANCE NUMBER 537: (Council Ord. #6-79) (s econd readi ng)
AN ORDI NANC E SET TI NG LEGAL HOLIDAYS; AMENDING ORDI NANCES NUMBERS 189,
319, AND 419; AND AMENDING SECTION 2.44.070 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF
JACKSONVILLE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES was introduced for second reading.
Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to place the Ordinance
on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Knight, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Elkins and William-
son. Alderman Lawson voted nay. Motion received 9 affirmative votes
and 1 negative vote. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, Bertha Tipton read
the Ordinance for SECOND TIME.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes that Ordinance be
accepted on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Al-
dermen: Knight, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Elkins
and Williamson. Alderman Lawson abstained from voting. Motion received
9 affirmative votes and 1 abstention. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Abdin to suspend the rules
and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL and the
following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson,
Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Elkins and Williamson. Motion received 10 affirm-
ative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, Bertha
Tipton read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Fletcher that Ordinance be
APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
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PAGE SIX
Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Elkins
and Williamson. Motion received 10 affirmative votes and 0 negative
votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Swaim that the EMERGENCY
CLAUSE be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL and the following voted
aye, Aldermen: Knight, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin
and Williamson. Aldermen: Lawson and Elkins voted nay. Motion re-
ceived 8 affirmative votes and 2 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 5 3 7
THIS 5TH DAY OF APRIL, 1979 .
ORDINANCE NUMBER 538: (Council Ord. #8-79) (Second reading)
AN ORDI NANCE ESTAB LISH ING REGULATIONS COVERING UNSANITARY AND UNSIGHT-
LY CONDITIONS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 86 AND CHAPTER 8.08 OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE OF JACKSONVILLE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES was introduced for second
reading -later changed to FIRST READING, AS AMENDED.
Alderman Swaim moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes to place the Ordinance
on SECOND READING. Whereupon, aforementioned Motion was withdrawn by
both sponsors.
The following amendment was added by membership as drawn up by City Atty.
Groce: 11 The ci t y ins pe ctor may in his discretion exem pt any vehicle
he ascerta i ns t o be an antigue.11 Add ed to 8.08.0 30 .
Because of aforementioned amendment being introduced, the counci I member-
ship recommended Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING, AS AMENDED.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes that Ordinance be
placed on FIRST READING, AS AMENDED. ROLL CALL and the following voted
aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher,
Abdin, Elkins and Williamson. Motion received 10 affirmative votes and
0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance read for first time by
Bertha Tipton.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Swaim that Ordinance be accepted
on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Elkins and
Williamson. -Motion received -·10 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes.
MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING.
Alderman Swaim moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes to suspend the rules and
place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted
aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin,
Elkins and Williamson. Motion received 10 affirmative votes and 0 negative
votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, Bertha Tipton read the Ordinance for
SECOND TIME.
Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes to further suspend
the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL
and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson,
Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Elkins and Williamson. Motion received 10 affirm-
ative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, Bertha Tip-
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PAGE SEVEN
ton read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME.
Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes that Ordinance be
APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Elkins
and Williamson. Motion received 10 affirmative votes and 0 negative
votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Swaim moved, seconded by Alderman Knight that the EMERGENCY
CLAUSE be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye,
Aldermen: Knight, Swaim, Hughes, Boyd, Fletcher and Williamson. Aldermen:
Lawson, Wilson, Abdin and Elkins voted nay. Motion received 6 affirmative
votes and 4 negative votes. MOTION TO APPROVE EMERGENCY CLAUSE FAILED.
ORDINANCE APPROVED AND ADOPTED, DELETING EMERGENCY CLAUSE, AND NUMBERED
53 8 THIS 5TH DAY OF APRIL , 1979. (Ordinance is to be published and be-
come ef fective in 30 days.)
Mayor Reid skipped Items f. g. and h. under ITEM #14 GENERAL as more in-
formation was requested by the membership from mayor 1 s office concerning
proposal for the city 1 s intent/disintent to purchase Mobil Oil Station
on First and Main St. In pre-council meeting, membership decided to
meet with Rogers & McAlister, CPA, on April 17., 1979, 6:00 P.M., at City
Hall, for a Special Session to review 1978 Audit Report. Alderman Boyd
reported in pre-council meeting she would endeavor to forward more in-
formation to the council at a later date concerning central communica-
tions system for emergencies.
NON-AGENDA ITEM: (CONSENT AGENDA)
Ald erman Wilson referr ed to Police Dept. Monthly Report for February,
Page #8, category of 11 other dispositions 11 as reported by Municipal
Court. He said the council needed to know what happened on these cases
and needed, also, a clearer explanation as to their outcome.
Alderman Swaim requested an update on Financial Report, as submitted by
Finance Director Kelley dated 3/30/79. Mr. Kelley reported some quarterly
payments due to the city in form of franchise taxes had not been received
yet, plus property tax revenue flow was very slow due to people not
having to pay said taxes until later in the year. He emphasized the fact
the city needed to take advantage of federa 1 proje~ts .even though cash .
flow problems are sometimes encountered. He further reported the Poli~e
Dept. budget was, in his opinion, in good shape. He warned the council
if C.E.T.A. funds do not come in the latter quarter of the year and with
monies to be paid to custodian of police building yet coming up, that for
all practical purposes, the contingency fund (GENERAL FUND) should be con-
sidered depleted for 1979. Overall, he said, he was satisfied with finan-
cial condition. Mayor Reid stated that quite possibly some antirecessionary
funds would be forthcoming.
Alderman Knight requested an update/report from Wildlife Management on
beaver control. Mayor Reid stated the waterways were being maintained
as per city 1 s contract with said firm and reported the firm would be
trying to eradicate beavers and their dams in the area of West Main Street
that had recently been reported to his office.
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APRIL 5, 1979
PAGE EIGHT
Alderman Abdin referred to a copy of a letter written by Mayor Reid
to the MO-PAC RR dated April 3, 1979 which concerned an accident
in Jacksonville on March 25, 1979 which resulted in the loss of
four lives. In said letter the Mayor recommended four steps be
taken for future safety precautions. Aldet~man Abdin complimented
Mayor Reid, as did the rest of membership on the wording, and he
said it expressed the citizens• viewpoints. Mayor Reid said the
letter would be mailed immediately as the council had agreed with
content. Alderman Abdin reported he would endeavor to bring back
an ordinance at next meeting that would force the railroad to take
safety measures they weren•t taking at this time.
APPOINTMENTS:
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A black three-ring binder copy of Codified Ord. Book is available at
City Hall (See City Clk. Gerren - 5 copies available)
Golden Ditching Co.~ Pine Bluff, AR: low bidder/Rocky .Branch Line
(75/25 Funding through EPA/CITY)
S & S Canst. Co., low bidder: So. Jacksonville Sewer HUD Project (100%
funding through HUD)
Lynn Caroll Canst. Co., low bidder; So. Jacksonville Sewer Pump Station
& Force Main: (Sewer Dept. encumbrance, approx. $41 ,000.00)
APT Canst. Co. to start overlay work on April 23, 1979 ($104,000.00)
Attached to Agenda: Aforementioned Letter From Mayor Reid to MO-PAC RR.
Supplements to Muny. Code Book due to be mailed from Book Publishing Co.
the middle of April, 1979: (approx. 200 pages of revisions) -City Clk.
Gerren will mail elected officials their supplements .
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned by mutual consent of membership with no formal mo-
tion to adjourn forthcoming .
Respectfully submitted,
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l'la ncy JMfe Gerr en, City Cler k
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
ATTACHMENTS: EXHIBITS A & B, April 5, 1979.
RESOLUTION NO. 2 3 9 - 7 9
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO REQUEST STATE-AID STREET FUNDS FROM THE DIRECTOR OF HIGHWAYS AND TRANS-
PORTATION
WHEREAS, Act 436 of 1979 appropriated special funds to the Municipal Aid fund
to be distributed in accordance with Act 5(a) of the Arkansas Highway Revenue Dis-
tribution Law, and
WHEREAS, the City Council understands that these funds are to be used for the
express purposes of matching the City's Share of State-Aid Street funds and for
city street maintenance, and
WHEREAS, the City of Jacksonville will use its share of funds received from the
Municipal Aid fund to match all available monies due it from the State-Aid Street
Account, and
WHEREAS, the City of Jacksonville certifies that an emergency exits and it will
use all funds made available under this Act to finance city-wide maintenance, and
WHEREAS, the City Council hereby certifies that the City will maintain adequate
records to document all expenditures of these funds for maintenance as set forth
in this Resolution and make these records available to audit by the State upon re-
quest,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of Jacksonville, Arkansas,
go on record as directing the Mayor of the City of Jacksonville to request, in ac-
cordance with this Resolution, the City's fair share of Funds presently maintained
in the State-Aid Street Account.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be placed in the per-
manent records of the minutes of the City Council of Jacksonville, Arkansas.
WITNESS our hands and sea 1 s the 5th day of __ A.._pr_i_l ___ , 1979.
ATTEST:
CIT Y CLE RK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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PAUL D. GROCE, City Attorney
EXHIBIT A
Meeting of April 5, 1979
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RESOLUTION NO. 2 4 0 - 7 9
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, CONDEMNING
A CERTAIN BUILDING LOCATED AT 320 EAST MAIN STREET, JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, AND
DECLARING SAID BUILDING TO BE A NUISANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY ORDINANCE NO. 448
WHEREAS, on August 21, 1978, a certain building located at 320 East Main
Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas, was inspected by the City Inspector and found to
be structurally unsound, unsafe, and unsanitary; and
WHEREAS, on August 21, 1978, a letter was sent to Mr. Ray Jones at 1201
Stanphill Road, Jacksonville, Arkansas, declaring the referenced building condemned
in accordance with the Southern Building Code, Section 103.4, and asking that the
matter be resolved within thrity days; and
WHEREAS, on August 21, 1978, Mr. Wayman Schmitt, Fire Chief, City of Jackson-
ville, inspected the referenced building and declared said property to be in
violation of the Fire Prevention Code adopted by the City of Jacksonville; and
WHEREAS, on August 22, 1978, Mr. Billy Gilmore, Assistant Code Enforcement
Director, City of Jacksonville, requested Arkansas Power and Light Company to dis-
connect electric power at the referenced address in that said property had been
condemned by the Jacksonville Fire Chief in accordance with Chapter 10.08, para-
graph 16.08.000 of the Jacksonville Municipal Code;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by ;~he City Council of Jacksonville, Arkansas,
that a certain building owned by Mr. Ray Jones, 1201 Stanphill Road, Jacksonville,
Arkansas, located at 320 East Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas, be declared a
nuisance, and the Mayor is directed to take the necessary steps to cause said
building to be removed.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be placed in the
permanent records of the minutes of the City Council of Jacksonville, Arkansas,
and notice given as set out in Ordinance No. 448.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 15th DAY OF APRIL , 1979. -------
ATTEST:
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PA UL D. GROCE, City Attorney
EXHIBIT B
Meeting of April 5, 1979
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CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Apri 1 17, 1979
MUNICIPAL BUILDING -JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
109 South Second Street
1. OPENING PRAYER:
2. ROLL CALL:
3. GENERAL:
ADJOURNMENT:
a. Presentation: 1978 Audit Report
(Rogers & McAlister & Co., Ltd.)
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 109 SO. 2ND ST.
6:00 P.M. -7:00 P.M.
APRIL 17, 1979
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met in Special
Session, Tuesday, April 17, 1979. Meeting convened at 6:00P.M. with
Mayor Reid calling session to order and declared quorum present. Mayor
Reid offered the Invocation and led the standing audience in ''Pledge of
Allegiance".
ATTENDANCE:
On ROLL CALL the following members were present: Aldermen: Knight,
Lawson, Swaim, Wilson, Boyd, Abdin, Elkins and Williamson. Aldermen:
Hughes and Fletcher were absent but arrived later in the meeting. Present:
8. Absent: 2. Others in attendance: Mayor Reid; City Clerk Gerren; John
Rogers and Mack McAlister, Rogers & McAlister & Co., Ltd., Bertha Tipton,
Mayor's Secy., plus several department heads.
GENERAL:
Mayor Reid stated the purpose of Special Session was to go over the 1978
Audit Report; whereupon, he turned the meeting over to John Rogers, rep-
resenting above referenced firm to discuss 1978 Audit Report dated 12-31-
1978.
Submittal letter from CPA firm dated April 1, 1979 was throughly reviewed
by all present. The letter stated certain conditions existed after study
and evaluation had been completed that were termed "weaknesses". These
weaknesses were listed as follows under the following general categories:
1. Accounting System 2. General Fund Budget 3. Property, Plant &
Equipment 4. Expense Account Documentation 5. Employee Records.
Corrective action for above referenced points was also embodied in the
aforementioned letter.
The possibilities of future microfilming of city records were brought out
in the meeting discussion with utilization of Police Department micro-
filming system. Present storage facilities are very inadequate with a
mini-warehouse being utilized at present time to house records needing
to be maintained.
The auditing firm commended Mr. Eugene Kelley for his excellent manage-
ment performance in his capacity of the city's Finance Director.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes to accept 1978 Audit
Report, City of Jacksonville, Arkansas, dated 12-31-1978 and pay $8,500.00
due Rogers & McAlister & Co., Ltd. for submittal of said Accountants' Report.
Approved by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
Special Session adjourned by consent of all members present.
Respectfully
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CIT Y OF JACKSO NVILLE, ARKANSAS
CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
AGENDA -REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
1. OPENING PRAYER:
2. ROLL CALL:
3. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
April 19th, 1979
Pre-Council Meeting
7:00 p. ~1.
Regular Meeting
7:30 P.M.
Regular Council Meeting -April 5, 1979
4. APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION
OF MINUTES: Regular Council Meeting -March 15, 1979
5. CONSENT AGENDA:
(STREET DEPT)
6. \·lATER DEPARTMENT:
7. SEWER DEPARTMENT:
8. FRIE DEPARTMENT:
9. POLICE DEPARTMENT:
10. STREET DEPARn1ENT:
11. PARKS & RECREATION DEPT:
12. SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
13. PLAtJNING COt·1MISSION:
14. GENERAL:
a. Monthly Report (Supt. Martin)
a. Council Res. #7-79: Awarding Phase II, So.
Jckvl. Sewer HUD Project to low bidder
(Mayor Reid)
a. Lighting Proposal: Police & Courts facility
(Mayor Reid)
a. Proposal : One (1) Street light/end facility
of cul-de-sac located in Tara Mount Subdi-
vision (Mayor Reid)
b. Presentation: Requested Highway Dept.
traffic counts for Cloverdale Rd.
(Mayor Reid)
a. Recommend approval of Final Plat: ~·Jood
briar Subdivision: Lots 92-106; 109-124;
126-133.
a. Council Ord. #9-79 : Railroad Safety Regula-
tions within Ci ty (Ald. Abdin)
b. Request to advertise for bids/tulip bulbs
U1ayor Reid) ($1,500. est.)
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April 19th, 1979
Page Two
14. GENERAL: (Continued) c. Discussion: Streets and Drainage/
Sunnyside Hills area (Ald. Swaim)
15. APPOINTMENTS:
16. ANNOUNCEMENTS;
ADJOURNMENT:
d . Pr opo se d : Pur chase of Mobil Oil St at ion
prop er ty /corn e r of Main & So. Fir st
Streets (Mayor Re id) (~·1 ak e offe r of
$5 4,000. f or prop er t y)
a. Sewer Commission: Dr. Jerry Singleton:
five year term: Present term due up
4-20-1979. (needs 2/3rds ratification)
b . Parks & Recreation Commission: Marshall
Smi th ta king place of Larry Mallison:
(For five-year term)
c . Plannin g Commi ss ion: Vacancy exists
(B ob Stende r has res igned) Replacement
to be announ ced at next meeting. (Bob 1 s
term due up 1-1-1980)
a. Code supplements not arrived as of 4-17-79.
Hill be forwarded as soon as possible upon
receipt of same to city clerk 1 s office.
PRE-COUNCIL DISCUSSION
(1) Dept. of Community Development has entered into appraisal contracts for
appraisals of properties in So. Jacksonville for Phase II Sewer Project
per Jerry Lee.
(2) Aerial photography work not accomplished this Spring; therefore, this
will be done from Dec. 15, 1979 through March, 1980 per Mike Smith and
Mayor Reid.
(3) Cloverdale Road dedicated in 1969 by county court order-per City Engineer
Smith.
(4) Discussion: Trash pickup policy discussion (Aldermen: Swaim And Hilliamson)
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED RESUME FOR EXPLANATION OF SM1E.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
POLICE & COURTS FACILITY -W. MAIN ST.
APRIL 19,1979 (7:38P.M.-9:15P.M.)
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met in Regular
Session, Thursday, April 19, 1979 at 7:38P.M., preceded by a pre-council
meeting conducted in the Conference Room at the Police & Courts building
at 7:00 P.M. Regular Meeting was called to order by Mayor Reid and quorum
declared. Prayer was offered by Mayor Reid followed by the recitation
of standing audience of 11 Pledge of Allegiance 11 led by Mayor Reid.
PRE-COUNCIL DISCUSSION AS PER PUBLISHED AGENDA:
(1) Dept. of Comm. Development has entered into appraisal contracts for
appraisals of properties in So. Jckvl. for Phase II Sewer Project, per
Jerry Lee.
(2) Aerial photography work not accomplished this past Spring; therefore,
this will be done from Dec. 15, 1979 thru March, 1980 per Mike Smith and
Mayor Reid.
(3) Cloverdale Rd. dedicated in 1969 by county court order per City Eng.
Smith.
(4) Discussion: trash pickup policy discussion, per Aldermen: Swaim and
Williamson. -to be brought back with attendance of Gerald Hamm, Sanitation Supt.
ATTENDANCE AT REGULAR MEETING:
The f ol l ow i ng membe rs were present on ROLL CALL : Aldermen: Knight, Lawson,
Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Elkins and Williamson. Present :
10. Absent: 0. Others present: Mayor Reid; City Clerk Gerren; City Atty.
Groce; Bertha Tipton, Mayor's Secy., plus several dept . heads.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
Mayo r Reid pr ese hted t he Minutes of Regular Meeting, April 5, 1979 for
study and later action.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Alderman Hugh e s moved, sec ond ed by Al derman Fletcher to approve the Minutes
of Regular Meeting, March 15, 1979 as published. Approved by voice vote.
MOTION CARR I ED.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Alderman Wilson requested further information concerning Saturday and Sun-
day work being performed by Street Department forces and if overtime was
being allocated for this work on weekends. Mayor Reid reported he had
the authority to approve overtime being performed by said forces and had
done so in the past as reported to the council in monthly street department
work reports. Street Supt. Martin reported he was short of help and it
was necessary to sweep streets on weekends because of heavy traffic ex-
perienced during weekday working hours, especially around heavily travelled
intersections. Alderman Wilson stated, in his opinion, this was a very
expensive proposition and requested as much work on the streets be done
on weekdays in the future. Whereupon, Alderman Knight moved, seconded by
Alderman Hughes to approve Consent Agenda which consisted of Monthly
Report submitted by Street Supt. Martih. ROLL CALL and .the following voted
aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Ab-
din, Elkins and Williamson. Motion received 10 affirmative votes and 0
negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. 00002
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SEWER DEPARTMENT:
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 19, 1979
PAGE TWO
RESOLU TION NO. 241-79: (Council Resolution No. 7-79)
A RES OLU TI ON TO AWARD CONTRACTS ON SOUTH JACKSONVILLE SANITARY SEWER
IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE II was introduced. (S&S Canst. Co. -$179,046.05)
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Swaim to read Resolution
No. 241-79. Approved by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED. Resolution was
read in its entirety by Bertha Tipton, Mayor 1 s Secy.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Fletcher to approve and
adopt Resolution No. 241 -79. Approved by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
(Note: Above award to be paid for 100% from HUD Block Grant monies)
RESOLUTION APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 2 4 1 - 7 9 THIS 19TH DAY
OF APRIL, 1979.
NON-AGENDA ITEM: TONEYVILLE SEWER PROJECT CLEAN-UP PROGRESS . (Deviation)
At this time, Alderman Elkins requested progress report from Sewer
Department concerning finishing up above referenced project: (1)
Culverts at the church -need dressing up and finishing (2) Pro-
vide access into property owners 1 driveways by utilizing equipment
to smooth out surfaces of road leading into dwellings located in
project area. (3) Repair washed out areas around sides of streets.
In discussion, it was brought out $1,500 has been kept as a retainer fee
in order for the above referenced items to be accomplished. (afore-
men t io ne d am oun t kept back fr om con t r acto r ) Mr . Bill Owen s, engineer
with Bond Con s ul t in g Engin eer in g f irm , r ep or ted he had ta lked with con~
t r actor pr eviou s ly and t he con tractor s houl d be fi nis hed soon on
co mpl eti ng pr oject t o every on e 's sat i sfaction . Mayo r Rei d said he
would be r e po rt in g back to co un cil on fi nal f ini s hi ng up of Toney-
vill e pr oject, keep in g in c l ose contact with Mr . Owens t o supervise
project being done properly.
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Mayor Re id rep orted the city had contacted AP&L concerning a proposal
to try and come up with a solution to lighting the Police and Courts
building with their assistance. He said AP&L referred the city to
a lighting expert; therefore, a total of $1,125.00 proposal was dis-
cussed that had been included in formal Agenda ~acket. Said proposal,
he stated, was a 1 most just about the same one 'brought to the counci 1
a few meetings back. Therefore, Alder~an ,Abdin moved, seconded by
Alderman Wilson that the Chief of Police and Finance Director get to-
gether and take amount needed to prope~ly light aforementioned building
(Exterior) out of Police Department budget and put this item of
business out for bids when funding is accomplished through afore-
mentioned route. Approved by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
STREET DEPARTMENT:
A reques t to walVer present ordinance for street light placemerrL at
the end of a cove in Tara Mount Subdivision was the next item of business
presented by Mayor Reid. It was reported by City Eng. Smith that it
was 350 1 from nearest lighted intersection to end of cul-de-sac in ques -()()()():J
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PAGE THREE
tion with placement of a light being requested as a swamp is located in
back of houses to be constructed at end of cove and this would be the
only illumination in the entire cove area. He also stated he was work-
ing on amending present street light ordinance to be submitted to the
Planning Commission at their next regular meeting for their recommendation.
Alderman Elkins moved, seconded by Alderman Swaim to deny request for
placement of street light, at this time, in Tara Mount Subdivision for
two reasons: Number 1. There are no houses built at the end of cove
at present time. Number 2. Request is in conflict with existing ord~
inance requirements. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Lawson, Swaim, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Elkins and Williamson.
Aldermen: Knight and Hughes voted nay. Motion received 8 affirmative
votes and 2 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
In discussion concerning State Highway Department figures for traffic
counts accomplished on Cloverdale Road, the general consensus of opinion
was to accept City Eng. Smith's report reflecting the average daily
traffic count on said road just West of Highway #161 computing out to
be 370, and to wait on resurfacing Cloverdale Rd. section in question
until after the Sewer Dept. is finished with upcoming sewer line ex-
tension project in area.
PARKS & RECREATION DEPT:
SANITATION DEPT:
PLANNING COMMISSION:
Pedestrian easements and definition of same was discussed next, as said
easements were outlined on Final Plat of Woodbriar Subdivision. After
some discussion and with review of said plat, Alderman Abdin moved, sec-
onded by Alderman Williamson to approve Final Plat, Woodbriar Subdivision:
Lots 92-106; 109-124 and 126-133. Approved by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
GENERAL:
City Council Ordinance No . 9-79: AN ORDINANCE REGULATING TRAINS WITHIN
THE CI TY OF JACKS ONVIL LE, ADDI NG CHAPTER 9.24 TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF
JACKSONVILLE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES was introduced.
Mayor Reid introduced Mr. Layne, representing MO-PAC Railroad, to answer
any questions membership might submit.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that Ordinance be
placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Alder-
men: Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin,
Elkins and Williamson. Motion received 10 affirmative votes and 0 neg-
ative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance read for FIRST TIME by Bertha
Tipton, Mayor's Secy.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that Ordinance be
accepted on FIRST READING. Before the ROLL CALL vote was effected, the
following transpired:
A letter was submitted from Mr. Dettman, rep. of MO-PAC RR and discussed.
Mr. Layne and membership discussed speed of trains and stoppage of trains
inside city limits with blockage of heavily travelled, signalled stops.
Mr. Layne reported the F.R.A. set the speed of trains, but they voluntarily
have limited speed of some trains due to toxic materials and hazardous
wastes being transported. He offered the complete assistance of his office
to the city of Jacksonville and apologized for any delays in answering former
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correspondence that transpired between the city, city aldermen and the
railroad management. He further explained the 90-10 split (federal-
railroad) in paying for improvements to crossings in the way of lighted
cross bars.
City Atty. Groce stated he would really prefer to write an ordinance
that would be more enforceable in a court situation.
The Mayor reported Thursday morning sessions, 8:00a.m., in his office
would be held so the railroad officials and city representatives could
meet until the entire situation had been resolved.
ROLL CALL on motion on the floor: The following Aldermen voted aye,
Aldermen: Lawson, Wilson, Fletcher, Abdin and Williamson. Aldermen: Knight,
Swaim, Hughes, Boyd and Elkins voted nay. Motion received 5 affirmative
votes and 5 negative votes. Tie vote declared. Mayor Reid broke tie
by voting nay. MOTION FAILED.
A request to advertise for bids for tulip bulbs was thoroughly discussed.
The pro· and con· of planting perennials, leaving bulbs in ground that
are presently planted -purchasing new bulbs each year to alleviate
11 skimpy 11 flower beds was ·-reviewed by membership and Beautification Di-
rector. Approximate amount to replace stock was set at $1 ,500.00.
The final consensus was to have tulip bulbs available, sacked, at city
hall building the following Wednesday morning starting at 8:00a.m. for the
public with a donation to be collected to help defray cost of replenish-
ing bulb selection for next year.
Alderman Elkins moved, seconded by Alderman Swaim to advertise for
bids for tulip bulbs with all donations appreciated by the city for
aforementioned bulbs to be distributed at city hall. Approved by voice
vote. MOTION CARRIED.
NON-AGENDA ITEM: POLICE DEPARTMENT (FACILITY ON W. MAIN ST.) (Deviation)
The Beautification Director requested information on when contractor would
be completely finished with above referenced facility so planting could be
accomplished at said site. Mayor Reid stated he would check with architect
and contractor to see when completion is scheduled and also to check on
whether total amount of days allotted for completion in contract signed
has been depleted or not.
GENERAL:
Alderman Swaim introduced next item of business concerning some problems
being experienced in the Sunnyside Hills area of the city. He requested
Mr. Freddy Gentry approach membership, representing Neighborhood Action
Council Group. Mr. Gentry stated Genelle Bowen was ill and unable to
attend the meeting. He brought out in discussion drainage, sewer, alley-
ways, sidewalks, speed breakers, etc. that needed attention. The Sewer
Supt. reported he would check on the proposal of what it would take
for existing dwellings to hook on to sewer being built in adjacent area
of Liberty Subdivision. (Goshen St. was mentioned as the area where some
homes still have septic tanks)
The mayor stated aforementioned items had been discussed in pre-council
meeting to some degree and the membership was glad to be made aware of
problems in Sunnyside area. He said he would look into situation and
get an answer for all items presented at the meeting.
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Mayor Reid stated the Dupree family would like to give the city first
choice in the purchase of Mobil Oil Station property located at the cor-
ner of Main & South First Street. He presented appraisals accomplished
in 1976 by two independent appraisers out of Little Rock in pre-council
meeting. Said appraisals were discussed to be as follows: Pearce Realtors,
Market Value, August 2, 1976 -$68,000.00. Appraisal Consultants, Market
Value, Total value of real property, $63,000.00 + $Z~OOO.OO for equipment,
making grand total appraisal of $65,000.00.
The mayor further reported the owners have offered to let the city have
the property with 3 years to pay for it, starting in 1980; therefore,
this would allow city to budget for property in 1980-81 and 82. Comment
was made by Alderman Elkins that it would pay the city to purchase land
for future, with a need always existing for usage of same. Mayor Reid
stated he would very much like to see a new city hall complex or im-
provements made to be added to existing structure and the purchase of
said building would help in this regard.
Alderman Elkins moved, seconded by Alderman Swaim that the mayor make
an offer of $54,000 to be budgeted $18,000 in 1980, 81 and 82 for pur-
chase of Mobil Oil Station property. ROLL CALL and the following voted
aye, Aldermen: Swaim, Hughes, Boyd, Fletcher, Elkins and Williamson.
Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Wilson and Abdin voted nay. Motion received
6 affirmative votes and 4 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
NON-AGENDA: CITIZEN COMMENT -RAILROAD ACCIDENT THAT TOOK 4 LIVES IN
MARCH/79 AT MAIN ST. CROSSING: (Deviation)
Mr. Breeding was recognized by Mayor Reid at this time. He stated his vehicle
was the first car in line waiting for train at the time of afore-
mentioned accident. He said the pickup truck carrying four young
people was fourth in line, got out of line and tried to go through
crossing barriers and the truck hit the train.
APPOINTMENTS:
Mayor Reid reported the Sewer Commission had appointed Dr. Jerry Single-
ton, DVM, to a five-year term to said Commission and needed ratification
of said appointment by city council according to ordinance establishing
commission. Therefore, Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Comm. Boyd
to approve the appointment of Dr. Singleton to a five-year term, expiring
on 4-20-1984, Jacksonville Sewer Commission. Approved by voice vote.
MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Swaim to accept and approve
appointment of Marshall Smith to the Parks & Recreation Commission taking
the place of Larry Mallison for a five-year term. Approved by voice vote,
MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Reid reported a vacancy existed on the Planning Commission as Bob
Stender had resigned. He stated he would have an appointment for said
commission at the next regular meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Code supplements have not arrived as of 4/17/79 but would be forwarded by
city clerk•s office as soon as they are received at city hall.
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APRIL 19, 1979
PAGE SIX
meeting scheduled for May 3, 1979. Approved by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
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CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
AGENDA -REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OPENING PRAYER:
ROLL CALL:
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION
OF tHNUTES:
CONSENT AGENDA:
(POLICE DEPT.)
(FIRE DEPT)
(STREET DEPT)
May 3rd, 1979
PRE-COUNCIL MEETING
7:00 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING
7:30P.M.
Special Council Meeting -April 17, 1979
Regular Council Meeting -April 19, 1979
Regular Council Meeting -April 5, 1979
a. Monthly Report (Chief Sheperd)
b. Monthly Report (Chief Schmitt)
c. Request for two street lights; Phase II,
Liberty Subdivision (Sage & Stanphil Rd.)
(Mayor Reid)
6. t,JATER DEPARTMENT: a. City Council Res. #8-79: Transfer of
water metering site to city of NLR
(Alderman Wilson)
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14.
SEWER DEPARTMENT:
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
STREET DEPARTMENT:
PARKS & RECREATION:
SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
PLANNING COMMISSION:
GENERAL:
a. Proposal: Cost Estimates/resurfacing of
severa 1 streets U·1ayor Reid)
a. City Council Ord. #9-79: (FIRST READING)
Regulation of Trains (Ald. Abdin)
b. City Council Ord. 10-79: (FIRST READING)
House numbering regulations (Ald. Boyd)
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14. GENERAL: (Continued)
15. APPOINTMENTS:
16. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT:
AGENDA -CITY COUNCIL MEETING
c. Location placement of civil defense
sirens (Mayor Reid)
d. Request to accept low bid for installa-
tion of civil defense siren (Mayor
Reid)
e. Request to accept next to low bid for
new civil defense siren (Mayor Reid)
f. City Council Ord. #11-79: Amendment to
regs. of animals (animal Control officer
to issue citations) (Ald. Knight
g. Request to consider proposal from Wild-
life Management/beavers -West Main
Street area (Mayor Reid)
h. City Council Ord. #12-79: Hasp. Dr.
dedication to city by Pulaski County
School Board. (City Atty. Groce)
a. Planning Commission: ~1ike ~-Jilkinson to
serve out Bob Stender's term: Term ex-
pires on 1/1/1980.
a. Public Hearing: Board of Adjustment/
May 9, 1979: 6:30P.M. City Hall.
b. Public Hearing: Water & Sewer Rate in-
crease proposals: May 29, 1979: 7:00 P.M.
Hospitality Room/First Elec. Coop. Bldg.
Hwy. 161 North.
PRE-COUNCIL DISCUSSION
(1) House Numbering Ordinance Proposal (Ald. Boyd)
(2) Trash pickup service within the City (Ald. \>Jilliamson and Swaim)
(3) Report on ''other dispositions" by Muny. Court Judge Batton's report as sub-
mitted on Police Department Monthly Report, as per last meeting. (Mayor/and
or Chief Sheperd)
(4) The Main St. resurfacing project -discussion (Mayor Reid)
(5) Progress report: lighting for Police & Courts facility/funding to be deter-
mined by Chief of Police and Finance Director (Mayor Reid, Police Chief,
Finance Director)
(6) Progress Report: Taneyville Sewer Project: cleaning up details (Mayor
Reid/ Bob Brewer)
(7) Prog~ess Report: Rejection or acceptance of proposal: Purchase of Mobile Oil
Stat1on property purchase (Muyor Reid)
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
POLICE & COURTS FACILITY-W. MAIN ST.
MAY 3, 1979 (7:35P.M. -9:28P.M.)
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met in Regular
Session, May 3, 1979 at 7:35P.M., preceded by a pre-council meeting
conducted in the Conference Room at the Police & Courts building at
7:20 P.M. Regular Meeting was called to order by Mayor Reid and
quorum declared. Prayer was offered by Alderman Swaim. Mayor Reid
led the standing audience in recitation of 11 Pledge of Allegiance 11
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PRE-COUNCIL DISCUSSION, AS PER PUBLISHED AGENDA:
As the pre-council meeting was late convening, the following items
were deferred and discussed in regular proceedings:
(1) House numbering proposal.
(2) Trash pickup.
(3) 11 0ther dispositions 11
, as reported by Muny. Court.
(4) Main St. resurfacing proposal.
(5) Report on exterior lighting for new Police & Courts building.
(6) Mobil Oil station property purchase proposal.
(7) Mayor Reid presented a written recommendation covering Phase II,
Street Resurfacing proposal.
OTHER DISCUSSION -PRE-COUNCIL MEETING:
(1 ) Counc i l Ord . #10 -79 as pu blished i n formal agenda packet was
changed to read Resolution #8-79.
(2) Ald. Abdin announced he would withdraw for consideration, at the
present time because of favorable negotiations with MO-PAC RR
officials, City Council Ord. #9-79 covering regulation of trains.
(3) City Council Ord. #11 -79, as published, was changed to read City
Council Ord. #10-79, House Numbering Regulations .
(4) Mayor Reid recommended placement of civil defense siren to be lo-
cated at So. Jckvl. fire station on Highway 161 South.
(5) A request to accept low bid for 11 repair 11 of civil defense siren
was changed by Mayor Reid to read 11 installation 11
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(6) City Council Ord. #12-79, as published, was changed to read City
Council Ord. #ll-79, Amendment to Regulation of Animal Control
Ordinance.
(7) City Attorney Groce requested the council to consider City Council
Ord. #12-79 (added to Agenda at this time) for a portion of So.
Hospital Drive dedication acceptance by the city from Pulaski County
School Board.
ATTENDANCE AT REGULAR MEETING:
The following members were present on ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Swaim,
Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Abdin and Williamson. Aldermen: Knight, Lawson,
Fletcher and Elkins were absent on ROLL CALL, but arrived later in the
meeting, with exception of Alderman Lawson who was absent for entire
meeting. (absences were due to very serious tornado-like weather con-
ditions prevailing at pre-council and council meeting times) Present: 6.
Absent: 4. Others present: Mayor Reid; City Clerk Gerren; City Attorney
Groce, plus several department heads.
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PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 3, 1979
PAGE TWO
Mayor Reid present ed the Minutes of Special Council Meeting, April 17,
1979 and Regular Council Meeting, April 19, 1979 for study and later
action.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Alderman J~bdin moved, s eco nd ed by Alderman Wilson to approve the Minutes
of Regular Council Meeting, April 5, 1979 as published. Approved by
voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Aldermah Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to accept and file
March Monthly Report submitted by Police Chief Shepherd reflecting 874
cases were brought before the Muny. Court with $28,630.15 collected in
fines, forfeitures and miscellaneous payments; $1,185.65 collected in
the Emergency Services Divn. and $804.00 collected in Animal Control
Divn. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Swaim, Hughes,
Wilson, Boyd, Abdin and Williamson. Motion received 6 affirmative votes
und 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to accept and file
April Monthly Report submitted by Fire Chief Schmitt reflecting the de-
partment responded to a total of 28 alarms during said month with es-
imated fire loss of $7,300.00. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye,
Aldermen: Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Abdin and Williamson. Motion re-
ceived 6 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to approve requests
for two (2) street lights to be pluccd in Liberty Subdivision, Phase II,
and one (1) at Pine and Northeastern Streets with city to pick up billing
for same. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Swaim, Hughes,
Wilson, Boyd, Abdin and Williamson. Motion received 6 affirmative votes
and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to accept and file
April Monthly Report in the form of Daily Work Record submitted by Street
Supt. Robert Martin. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Abdin and Williamson. Motion received 6
affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
WATER DEPARTMENT:
Alderman Wilson reported a metering site to hook up Jacksonville with
North Little Rock's water supply had been inadvertently deeded to the
City of Jacksonville. The Water Commission, therefore, was requesting
the City of Jacksonville deed to the City of North Little Rock said
site because North Little Rock forces would be maintaining premises.
City Atty. Groce stated that since no monies were changing hands, a
Resolution would be proper in this instance to transfer ownership.
RESOLUTION NO. 242-79: (City Council Res. #8-79)
A RESO LU TIO N AUTHORIZING THE GRANTING AND CONVEYANCE TO THE CITY OF
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, CERTAIN PROPERTY NOW OWNED BY THE CITY
OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS was introduced. (Water metering site)
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Williamson to read Resolution
No. 242-79. Approved by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, Res-
olution was read in its entirety by City Clerk Gerren.
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MAY 3, 1979
PAGE THREE
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes to approve and adopt
Resolution. Approved by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESOLUTION APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 2 4 2 - 7 9 THIS 3RD DAY
OF MAY, 1979.
SEWER DEPARTMENT:
FIRE DEPAR TM EN T:
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
STREET DEPARTMENT:
Mayor Re i d stated Phase II, Hot Mix Resurfacing Program Proposal as pre-
sented in written form in pre-council meeting, would be brought back at
next council meeting scheduled for May 17, 1979.
PARKS & RECREATION DEPT:
SANITATION DE PARTMENT:
PLANNING COMMISSION:
GENERAL:
City Council Ord. #9-79.
AN OR DI NAN CE REGULAT I NG RAILROAD TRAINS WITHIN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE,
ADDING CHAPTER 9.24 TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF JACKSONVILLE , AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES was introduced. (First Reading)
As announced in pre-council meeting, above referenced document was with-
drawn for consideration by sponsor, Alderman Abdin.
Ci ty Council Ord. #10-79:
AN ORD I NAN CE REQ UIRI NG HOUSE NUMBERING WITHIN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE,
ARKANSAS, ADDING CHAPTER 12.24 TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF JACKSONVILLE,
AND FOR OTHER PUROSES was introduced. (First Reading)
After discussion between City Eng. Smith and council membership con-
cerning advantages and disadvantages of passing above referenced ord-
inance, consensus of opinion was to hold Ord. #10-79 in abeyance for
further information.
GENERAL:
Mayor Reid stated the city was in process of installing a third civil
defense siren and he requested the council to approve placement of
same. He recommended installation of siren to be at new fire sub-station
located in South Jacksonville, Highway 161 So. Therefore, Alderman Ab-
din moved, seconded by Alderman Boyd to approve Mayor Reid's recommenda-
tion and place siren at said site. Approved by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Reid presented the following bid tabulation sheet covering installation
of civil defense siren:
BIDDER:
H & H Electric Co.
CONRAD Electric Co.
AMOUNT BID:
$ 1,114.25
$ 1,850.00
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MAY 3, 1979
PAGE FOUR
Aforementioned bid tabulation sheet outlined the General Fund budget
covered expense for siren installation, per Comm. Development Di-
rector, Jerry Lee.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Boyd to accept low bid
submitted by H & H Electric Co. in the amount of $1 ,114.25. Approved
by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Reid presented the following bid tabulation sheet covering the
purchase of civil defense siren: (includes installation)
BIDDER:
HARRIS ENTERPRISES
MCRANEY ENTERPRISES
H & H ENTERPRISES
AMOUNT:
$ 8,681.49 (120 days dely. time.)
$ 8,835.88 ( 80 days dely. time.)
$ 11,707.50 ( 90 days dely. time.)
Bid sheet outlined funding, as follows: 1979 Budget: 1/2 City General
Fund; 1/2 Dept. of Public Safety grant, as per Comm. Dev. Director,
Jerry Lee.
Charles McRaney, McRaney Enterprises, was recognized by Mayor Reid at
this time. He stated he had worked very closely in the past with the
City of Jacksonville in coordinating civil defense efforts in con-
junction with Mayor's Office, Grant Coordinator's Office and Civil De-
fense Director, Mr. Jerry Close. He requested favorable consideration
for awarding of bid to his company because of 80 day delivery date
versus longer time bid by other two bidders. Comm. Dev. Director Lee
stated Harris Enterprises, who submitted low bid, did meet specifications.
Alderman Swaim moved, seconded by Alderman Williamson to accept the SECOND
LOW BID submitted by McRaney Enterprises in the amount of $8,835.88 based
on delivery time. Approved by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE NO. 539: (Council Ord. #11-79)
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING ANIMALS IN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, AMENDING ORD-
INANCE NO. 535 AND SECTION 130 OF CHAPTER 6.04 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF
JACKSONVILLE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES was introduced. (concerns animal
control officer being authorized to issue violations -ANIMAL CONTROL
violations ONLY)
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Williamson that Ordinance be
placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Alder-
men: Knight, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Elkins and
Williamson. Motion received 9 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes.
MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance read for FIRST TIME by City Clerk Gerren.
Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Knight to ACCEPT ORDINANCE ON FIRST
READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Swaim,
Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Elkins and William~on. Motion re-
ceived 9 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE
ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING.
Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Knight to suspend the rules
and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following
voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Ab-
din, Elkins and Williamson, Motion received 9 affirmative votes and 0
negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, Ald. Wilson read the Ordinance
for SECOND TIME.
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MAY 3, 1979
PAGE FIVE
Alderman Hughes 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: Knight, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson,
Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Elkins and Williamson. Motion received 9 affirm-
ative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, Alderman
Wilson read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME.
Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that Ordinance be
APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Knight, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Elkins and Williamson.
Motion received 9 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Abdin that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE
be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Alder-
men: Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Fletcher, Abdin and Williamson. Aldermen:
Knight, Boyd and Elkins voted nay. Motion received 6 affirmative votes
and 3 negative votes. MOTION FAILED.
ORDINANCE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 53 9 THIS 3RD DAY OF MAY , 1979 .
(OR DIN ANC E 539 TO BE PUBLISHED IN 30 DAY S)
Mr. Dale Wilson, President of Wildlife Management Company, Prescott, Ark.,
was recognized by Mayor Reid. Mr. Wilson stated 7 or 8 colonies of beavers
had been located approximately l/2 mile upstream from West Main Street
to 3/4 mile below West Main. He offered to remove beaver from said area
and keep area free from dams for a period of eight months, beginning May
1, 1979 to Dec. 31, 1979 for $3,200.00 payable at the rate of $400.00 per
month. Considering the depleting status of contingency fund in Street
Department revenues and with no serious flooding problems being reported
at present time, the general consensus of opinion was to contact land-
owners in said area to ascertain if they would help share in cost, so
stated. Mr. Wilson further reported that in 1980 there would be no addition-
al cost to his contract for West Main Street area maintenance as this would
be ma in ta in ed at same ti me ot her parts of the city are worked by his crews.
Therefore, Al derma n Hug hes mo ved, secon ded by Alderman Wilson to authorize
Mayo r Re i d t o con tact the property own ers involved to ascertain what monetary
co ns id erat i ons t hey might off e r to said cause. Approved by voice vote.
MO TIO N CARRIED .
APPOINTMENTS:
Ald er ma n Abd in moved, seconded by Alderman Williamson to approve Mike
Wil kin s on 's a ppointment to serve out Bob Stender's term on the Planning
Commission, term expiring January l, 1980. Approved by voice vote. MOTION
CARRIED.
Mayor Reid stated he would come back at next meeting for council action
on an appointment to Board of Adjustment as Mr. Wilkinson would need to
be replaced on aforementioned board.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1 . Public Hearing/Board of Adjustment/5-9-79/6:30 PM, City Hall.
2 . Public Hearing/Water & Sewer rate increase proposals/5-29-79/7:00 PM/
First Electric Coop. Bldg., Hospitality Room/Highway 161 North.
3 . Blue Cross-Blue Shield hospital insurance program versus the Muny.
League coverage was discussed. Blue Cross reps. will be invited
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MAY 3, 1979
PAGE SIX
to visit city concerning complaints received on coverage. (Mayor
to arrange said visit)
4. Mayor Reid announced baseball season starts off with a game at
Excell Park, 2:30PM, the following Sat. afternoon.
5. Miss Annabelle Moore, Parks Director, stated her forces would
endeavor to clean out debris at Paradise Lake site when the
Water Dept. forces finish draining the lake in order to repair
water line located underneath the lake bed. Also, the lake
will be refilled and restocked with fish.
6. Mayor Reid stated Lomanco had reported to his office that they
would like to be able to not be responsible, moneywise, for
fireworks display on 4th of July, as they had participated in
this regard in 1978 year. Therefore, Mayor Reid requested the
council to consider and be thinking about the city purchasing
fireworks for 1979 holiday, so stated.
7. Mayor Reid introduced Mr. Paul Cline to membership; Mr. Cline
replaces Mr. Lloyd Bailey, Purchasing Agent, who had resigned.
NON-AGENDA: GENERAL:
Ci t y Atto rn ey Gr oce previously introduced City Council Ord. #12-79 in
Pre-Council discussion; therefore, Alderman Elkins moved, seconded
by Alderman Wilson to suspend the rules and place said Ordinance on
the table for action. Approved by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE NO. 540: (Council Ord. #12-79)
AN OR DI NANCE ACCEP TING THE DEDICATION TO THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE BY THE
PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, CERTAIN LANDS LYING WITHIN THE
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, FOR PUBLIC USE AS A STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY
(EXTENSION OF HOSPITAL BOULEVARD), AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES was introduced.
Alderman Elkins moved, seconded by Alderman Boyd that Ordinance be placed
on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Knight, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson; Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Elkins and William-
son. Motion received 9 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MO-
TION CARRIED. Ordinance read for FIRST TIME by City Clerk Gerren.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that Ordinance be
accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Al-
dermen: Knight, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Elkins
and Williamson. Motion received 9 affirmative votes and 0 negative
votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING.
Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to suspend the rules
and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the follow-
ing voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher,
Abdin, Elkins and Williamson. Motion received 9 affirmative votes and
0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, City Clerk Gerren read
the Ordinance for SECOND TIME.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Boyd to further suspend
the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL
and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson,
Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Elkins and Williamson. Motion received 9 affirm-
ative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon , City Clerk
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MAY 3, 1979
PAGE SEVEN
Gerren read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME.
Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that Ordinance be
APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Alder-
men: Knight, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Elkins
and Williamson. Motion received 9 affirmative votes and 0 negative
votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Elkins that the EMERGENCY
CLAUSE be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL and the following voted
aye, Aldermen: Knight, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin,
Elkins and Williamson. Motion received 9 affirmative votes and 0
negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED
54 0 THIS 3RD DAY OF MAY, 1979.
Discussion followed on pre-council items:
TRASH PICKUP SERVICE: Alderman Swaim said he would like to see the
citizens better educated insofar as problems the Sanitation Dept.
has been experiencing with large sized items not being properly
boxed/bagged/tied. Mayor Reid requested the local newspaper to pub-
lish an article advertising situation the city has been faced
with regarding trash service. The reporter for )ocal newspaper re-
quested that a news release and/or statement be provided media cov-
ering aforementioned request.
OTHER DISPOSITIONS, AS REPORTED ON MONTHLY POLICE DEPT REPORT: Chief
Shepherd reported the Muny. Court Clerk could more ably identify court
cases that are defined in Police Dept. report as 11 0ther dispositions 11
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He named instances of absent from court, juveniles transferred to
another court situation, etc. as some reasons in this category. Mayor
Reid said the Muny. Court Clerk would be invited to explain said
category to membership.
RESURFACING OF MAIN ST: Mayor Reid said a few council members had met
with him and most business people affected by proposed resurfacing
project. He said the City Engineer was working with a few contractors
to try and coordinate efforts in this regard. It was also reported
the problem with drainage at library site had been cleared up.
STREET FUNDS: Mayor Reid reported $105,000 additional street fund
monies had been received from the State, allowing the city to spend
said revenues on street right-of-ways, with the city already appro-
priating close to $100,000.
INSPECTION OF POLICE & CTS. BLDG: Mayor Reid reported the architect
was just about ready to go through the new Police & Courts facility with
membership to discuss any and all deficiencies that might be present.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING: POLICE BLDG: Mayor Reid stated there was no way
that he nor the Finance Director or the Chief of Police could come
up with the necessary monies from Police Dept. budget to install
exterior lighting for new building, so stated. He further reported_
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PAGE EIGHT
that a sign will be placed on front of new building identifying it
properly, as _ the original plan did address this installation.
Chief Shepherd said he would double-check on placement of sign.
TONEYVILLE SEWER PROJECT UPDATE: Jerry Lee, Comm. Dev. Director, re-
ported a certified letter had been forwarded to contractor, Coy
Kelly, giving him 30 days to finish up Taneyville sewer project to
city 1 s satisfaction. In order to try and alleviate problems occurring
in the future concerning contractors not finishing up projects, Alder-
man Abdin said he would introduce an ordinance at next meeting allow-
ing 10% of total project cost to be withheld to cover aforementioned
details.
MOBIL OIL STATION PURCHASE UPDATE: Mayor Reid said he had contacted
the Dupree family and offered them $54,000 for Mobil Oil Station to
be made payable in 3 year installments, but he had not . received an
answer, as yet.
TULIP BULB DONATIONS: It was announced by Mayor Reid that approximately
$78.00 had been collected in donations from public at large from distribu-
tion of tulip bulbs.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned by mutual consent of all present with no for-
mal motion forthcoming.
Respectfully submitted,
L,.0 J#e /l/ ;:jd 1( tJL 'tl'/J(J} .R~ '--""'
Nancy J n Ger ren, City Cler k
CITY OF JAC KSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
AGENDA
Regular City Council Meeting
May 17, 1979
(REGULAR MEETING -7:30 P.M. PRE-COUNCIL MEETING -7:00 P.M.)
1. OPENING PRAYER:
2. ROLL CALL:
3. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES: Regular Council Meeting -May 3, 1979
4. APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF Special Council Meeting-April 17, 1979
MINUTES: Regular Council Meeting -April 19, 1979
5. CONSENT AGENDA:
(POLICE DEPT)
6. WATER DEPARTMENT:
7. SEWER DEPARTMENT:
8. FIRE DEPARTMENT:
9. POLICE DEPARTMENT:
10. STREET DEPARTMENT:
11. PARKS & RECREATION DEPT:
12. SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
13. PLANNING COMMISSION:
14. GENERAL:
15. APPOINTMENTS:
16. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT:
a. Monthly Report (Chief Shepherd)
a. Phase II/Hot-Mix Overlay Program (Mayor Reid)
a. Final Plat/Phase I Liberty Sub. (Mayor Reid)
a. Request to accept low bid/tulip bulbs
b. Contingency Plan/future gasoline allocation
(Ald. Wilson)
c. Fireworks Display (Mayor Reid)
a. Holiday/city hall closed/Memorial Day/Monday,
May 28, 1979
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
POLICE & COURTS FACILITY -W. MAIN ST.
MAY 17, 1979 (7:35P.M. -8:48P.M.)
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met in
Regular Session, May 17, 1979 at 7:35p.m., preceded by a pre-
council meeting conducted in the Conference Room at the Police
& Courts building, 7:00P.M. Regular Heeting was called to or-
der by Mayor Reid followed by the recitation of the "Pledge of
Allegiance" with standing audience participating.
PRE-COUNCIL DISCUSSION:
(l) PHASE II, HOT MIX RESURFACING PROGRAM. Mayor Reid reported
the following:
a. Loop Rd. improvements encompassed resurfacing area
that lies from bridge to Graham Rd.
b. Eastview improvements had already been accomplished.
c. Cloverdale Rd. resurfacing had been deleted at an earlier
council meeting and so outlined on printed program pre-
sented by city engineer.
(2) LIBERTY SUBDIVISION, PHASE I -33 lots. FINAL PLAT: ~1ayor
Reid presented a letter to membership explaining that Minutes
of last Planning Commission meeting were not available because
said meeting had just recently been held and council action
normally would take place at first council meeting in June.
The Planning Comm. secretary submitted in writing the water
and sewer utility stipulations as set forth at aforementioned
meeting. Also, the developer would be required to place a
$120,000.00 bond with the city for the streets or a Letter
of Credit, whichever the city engineer and the mayor deemed
satisfactory.
(3) GASOLINE SHORTAGES: Mayor Reid announced he would be setting
up meetings with all city department heads to deal with
possible future gas shortages -this to be addressed in de-
partmental reviews.
(4) 911 EMERGENCY NUMBER (982-988 EXCHANGES). Mayor Reid stated
that General Telephone Co. had been working on the feas-
ibility of installing above referenced number to handle
calls for police, fire and ambulance services, plus any
other emergencies. But he said they have been asked to
hold this in abeyance by his office because of problems
encountered with having to hire 4-5 more employees. Council
membership decided to discuss this further with GTE with
a meeting to be set up with council in attendance to be
held at mayor's office.
(5) PROPOSED NEW PURCHASING PROCEDURES. Mayor Reid introduced
a sample ordinance outlining where the amount of an ex-
penditure exceeds the sum of $2,000, the mayor or his rep-
resentative shall invite competitive bidding, but anything
up to said amount would enable the mayor to make purchases;
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in purchases before going out for bids. Mayor Reid
stated he would like to see this ordinance adopted
because it would help with deleting costs incurred
for advertising and specifications.
(6) INTRODUCTION OF PUBLIC NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION DEALING
WITH PROPOSED INCREASES IN WATER AND SEWER RATES. Paul
Groce, City Atty., presented above referenced document
at this time and explained a $1,250,000.00 bond issue
was being prepared for a water line to hook up to NLR
water supply and sewer improvements for So. Jckvl. and
Rocky Branch Interceptor line. He introduced Mr. Tom
Leggett, Friday, Eldredge & Clark, Attys. at Law. Mr.
Leggett requested that an ordinance be introduced in
Regular Session that was not on published Agenda. Said
ordinance to deal with water and sewer increase proposals;
he further requested a public hearing date be formally
voted on to be held on May 29, 1979 at 7:00P.M., First
Elec. Coop. bldg. He next requested that an alderman
sponsor said ordinance. Ald. Elkins volunteered to
place ordinance on first reading.
ATTENDANCE AT REGULAR MEETING:
The following members were present on ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight,
Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Elkins and
Williamson. Present: 10. Absent: 0. Others in attendance:
Mayor Reid; City Clerk Gerren; City Attorney Groce, plus several
dept. heads.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
Mayor Reid presented the Minutes of Regular Council Meeting con-
ducted May 3, 1979 for study and later action.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes, to approve
the Minutes of Special Council Meeting, April 17, 1979 and Reg-
ular Council Meeting, April 19, 1979 as published. Approved by
voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson, to accept
April Monthly Report submitted by Police Chief Shepherd, re-
flecting 839 cases were brought before the Municipal Court,
$29,035.~0 collected in fines, forfeitures and miscellaneous
payments, $1,571.20 collected in the Emergency Services Divn.
and $518.50 collected in Animal Control Dept. ROLL CALL and
the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes,
Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Elkins and Williamson. Motion
received 10 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION
CARRIED.
WATER DEPARTMENT: ) ADDRESSED LATER IN MEETING.
SEWER DEPARTMENT: )
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
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PAGE THREE
Mayor Reid announced So. Hospital Dr. improvement recommendations
and the Loop Road drainage proposal would be placed on next Regular
Agenda by city engineer. Estimated costs: $60,000.00 and $50,000.00,
respectively.
In discussion, it was brought out that HUD grant monies would pay
for overlaying Cloverdale Road because present roadbed would be
disrupted due to sewer project; $33,000.00 was available from W.
Main St. bridge project due to improvements not being made at
this time and the Highway Dept. and city engineer were looking at
Trickey La. extension over to Military Rd; and beaver situation
had not been resolved because no answer had been received from
property owners on West Main St.
Alderman Elkins moved, seconded by Alderman Williamson, to approve
Phase II Hot Mix Resurfacing Program in the amount of $55,079.00.
Approved by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED. (Note: listed below
is the approved 1979 Program, contingent on city receiving state
aid fundin in the amount of 220,000.00) BTREET FUND DISBURS NT)
Loop Roa bri ge to Gra am R 7,
2. Eastview (already completed) $$ 3,500.00
3. Laurel St. 4,406.00
4. Cherry St. $ 3,540.00
5. Wilson St. $ 4,069.00
6. North Oak St. $ 1,514.00
7. North Pulaski $ 3,000.00
8. Cloverdale Rd. $( 14,784.00) deleted
9. No. Bailey St. (Martin to TP tfuite) $ 8, 500.00
10. McArthur (Gregory to Marshall Rd) $ 9,500.00
TOTAL ... $ 55,079.00
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT:
SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
PLANNING COMMISSION:
Mayor Re i d stated that under normal conditions the matters to
be voted on by council membership from Planning Commission rec-
ommendations would be placed on first of the month meeting date,
as the commission meets the second Monday of each month and Minutes
are not available until aforementioned council time. He requested,
however, because of unusual circumstances to place Liberty Sub-
division, Phase I on the table. Whereupon, Alderman Abdin moved,
seconded by Alderman Boyd to suspend the rules and consider afore-
mentioned item of business. Voice vote was as follows: Alder-
men: Knight, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Elkins and
Williamson voted aye. Aldermen: Lawson and Swaim voted nay. Mo-
tion received 8 affirmative votes and 2 negative votes. MOTION
CARRIED.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Boyd that Phase I of
Liberty Subdivision, Final Plat, be approved as recommended by
the Planning Commission with stipulations to be adhered to. Dis-
cusBion followed: Mayor Reid introduced a Letter of Credit for
streets from First Jacksonville Bank for 1~ times projected cost
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PAGE FOUR
The Planning Commission secretary submitted the following
Excerpts of Minutes concerning aforementioned stipulations
so placed on plat in question:
1. "The Planning Commission recommended this above ref-
erenced plat be approved with water and sewer stip-
ulations to be met by developer along with accepting
$120,000.00 bond or Letter of Credit for the streets.
WATER RECOMMENDATIONS: Approve plat; however, no water
service shall be approved until following provisions
have been fully met:
a. Installation of the water main system,
including service lines, shall be com-
pleted.
b. Water main system shall then be pressure
tested and sterilized in accordance with
Jacksonville Water Department specs., and
2 consecutive daily samples collected for
bacteriological analysis and approval by
Ark. Dept. of Health.
SEWER RECOMMENDATIONS: Sewer lines to be accepted,
pending lamping and air testi.ne procedures."
Above referenced stipulations placed in letter form from
respective commissions were introduced and discussed thorough-
ly, as well as a letter from Fire Chief Wayman Schmitt approving
fire hydr ant placement. (latter letter rece ived by Planning
Comm. secretary on 5/17/79; this was not introduced at Planning
Comm. meeting)
Mr. West, developer, approached the council. He stated the
streets would be in by September 1, 1979; he related weather
conditions being main reason for the delay in asphalting. He
promised the council no homes would be completed until the
s tre ets have been placed.
Alderman Elkins moved to amend motion on the table to require
a bond be placed for streets, versus a Letter of Credit. Mo-
tion died for lack of second.
ROLL CALL/Motion on table: Aldermen: Knight, Wilson, Boyd,
Fletcher, Abdin and Williamson voted aye. Aldermen: Lawson,
Swaim, Hughes and Elkins voted nay. Motion received 6 affirm-
ative votes and 4 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. (Note:
City Attorney Groce objected to a Letter of Credit being
accepted by the city from a legal standpoint)
GENERAL:
The following bid tabulation sheet was introduced by Mayor
Reid reflecting one bid received for tulip bulbs -1979/80 years:
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VanZonneveld
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PAGE FIVE
DESCRIPTION: BID PRICE: ( $)
3600 BEAUTY OF APPLEDORN 432.00
5500 PARADE 880.00
500 ARABIAN MYSTERY 113.50
50 QUEEN OF KNIGHT 8.40
50 ORANGE SUN 10.25
50 BURGUNDY LACE 9.30
50 EDITH EDDY 8.85
50 AMERICAN FLAG 9.80
50 THE BISHOP 8.20
100 GOLDEN METAL 18.70
50 ELMUS 8.20
100 PARROT MIXED TULIPS 20.90
100 DARWIN RAINBOW MIXED 14.60
1542.70 TOTAL
Alderman Lawson moved, seconded by Alderman Boyd to accept low
bid received of $1,542.70 for tulip bulbs. Approved by voice
vote. MOTION CARRIED. (GENERAL FUND DISBURSEMENT)
The council commended Beautification Director Blasingame on
her work accomplished landscaping the Police & Courts' grounds.
She recommended some recognition be given to the tree mover
who donated his services. Mayor Reid and the membership de-
cided a letter thanking tree moving firm for their donated
services would be in order.
Alderman Wilson recommended a contingency plan be adopted by each
city department dealing with the possible shortages of gasoline
in the months ahead. He also suggested the city obtain a written
contract with the city's suppliers if one is not already in
effect. }1ayor Reid requested recommendations from the council
for the aforementioned gas saving situation.
Mayor Reid recommended the council expend $1,000.00 from contin-
gency funds for the purchase of fireworks with Lomanco firm donat-
ing the refreshments. Alderman Fletcher recommended civic clubs
be contacted for donations. Whereupon, Alderman Swaim moved,
seconded by Alderman Williamson to not buy fireworks. Approved
by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
APPOINTMENTS:
ANN OUN CEMEN TS:
Ho l i d ay/ci t y hall closed/Memorial Day, Monday, May 28, 1979.
Mayor Reid and council membership decided to meet together at
7:00p.m., Thursday, May 24, 1979 at Police & Courts' site for
a four of facility with final inspection being accomplished
on said building having architect present.
Mayor Reid reported the contractor had started work on 5-17-79
on Taneyville Sewer project clean-up.
The topic of combining fire and police efforts to provide more
fully qualified, trained EMTts was discussed. Mayor Reid stated
some thought had been given to this idea, but nothing would be
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initiated in this regard without council's knowledge.
WATER AND Sm\IER DEPARTMENTS: (non-agenda)
The council previously discussed the necessity for con-
structing extensions, betterments and improvements to
the water and sewer system at pre-council meeting with
City Attorney Groce explaining said matters concerning
the fixing of water and sewer rates through adoption of
an Ordinance and subsequent issuance of bonds.
Attention was called to the applicable statute of Arkansas,
which provides that an Ordinance cannot be adopted until
AFTER a public hearing has been held concerning the pro-
posed rates, Notice of which must be given by one publication
in a newspaper having a general circulation in the city at
least 10 days before the date fixed in the Notice for the
hearing.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Fletcher that
the council meet at 7:00 o'clock p.m., on the 29th day
of May, 1979, at the office of First Electric Cooperative
Corporation, 901 No. First St., Jacksonville, Arkansas,
for a public hearing and the mayor give the required stat-
utory Notice. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Alder-
men: Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher,
Abdin, Elkins and Williamson. Motion received 10 affirmative
votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE NO. 13-79: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
RATES FOR SERVICES RENDERED BY THE WATERWORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM
OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS: PRESCRIBING OTHER :HATTERS
RELATING THERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY was introduced.
After aforementioned public hearing had been so set, Alderman
Elkins moved, seconded by Alderman Lawson that Ordinance be
placed on FIRST READING, with Council Ordinance Number to be
formally assigned later by City Clerk. ROLL CALL and the
following voted aye , Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes,
Hilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Elkins and vJilliamson. Motion
received 10 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION
CARRIED. Ordinance r ead for FIRST TIME by Debbie Stout, Deputy
Clerk.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to table
Ordinance because of confusion on terminology used to describe
rates to be charged the airbase. Approved by voice vote. MO-
TION CARRIED.
Mayor Reid reiterated the Notice for a public hearing would
be published and the council would meet on the 29th of Hay,
immediately after said hearing was adjourned.
At this time, Leon Sorrells, Municipal Court Clerk, explained
some of the definitions of 11 other disposition" listing as
reported on Police Monthly Report to the council: (1) time
payments (2) absentees (3) to circuit court (4) to juvenile
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Mr. Sorrells said the clerical expense would be prohibitive
in breaking down said category any further.
Alderman Swaim recognized Mrs. Winnie Minney at this time
and commended her for the past years of devoted service
she has rendered the city in capacity of Deputy Clerk.
He announced she would be leaving the city. The council
responded with applause for her dedication and work.
ADJOURNMENT:
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman
until special meeting called for May 29th.
vote. MOTION CARRIED.
Elkins, to adjourn
Approved by voice
Respectfully submitted,
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CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FIRST ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE BUILDING
~tA Y 29TH, 1979
AGENDA
NOTE: PUBLIC HEARING PRECEDING SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING:
7:00 P.M. -FIRST ELECTRIC COOP. BUILDING -MAY 29, 1979
SUBJECT: PROPOSAL TO INCREASE WATER & SEWER RATES
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
1. OPENING PRAYER:
2. ROLL CALL:
3. WATER & SEWER DEPARTMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT:
City Council Ord. #13-79/Water &
Sewer Rate Increases (Both Utility
Commissions)
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FIRST ELECTRIC COOP, BUILDING
HIGHWAY 161 N.-JACKSONVILLE, ARK.
8:15 P.M. -8:38 P.M.
MAY 29, 1979
ATTENDANCE: JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING.
On RO LL CAL L the f o ll ow 1ng members were present: Aldermen:
Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Abdin
and Williamson. Aldermen: Fletcher and Elkins were absent.
Present: 8. Absent: 2. Quorum was declared. Others present:
Mayor Reid; City Clerk Gerren; Bertha Tipton, Mayor's Secretary;
several dept. heads, and citizens interested in proceedings
before the council.
OPENING REMARKS :
Mayo r Reid stated Special Council Meeting had been called
to consider one item of business -Council Ord. #13-79/Water
and Sewer rate increase proposal. Mayor Reid then opened
the meeting with prayer. He then introduced aforementioned Ord.
WATER & SEWER DEPARTMENTS:
COUNCIL ORDINANCE NUMBER 13-79: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING RATES
FOR SERVICES RENDERED BY THE WATERWORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM OF
THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS; PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS
RELATING THERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY was introduced"
Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Knight that Ordinance
be placed on FIRST READING, with following amendment:
"Airbase water rates -subject to amended contract
First 6,000,000 gallons ------$ .65 per 1,000 gallons
Over 6,000,000 gallons ------$ .60 per 1,000 gallons"
ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson,
Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Abdin and Williamson. Alderman: Swaim voted
nay. Motion received 7 affirmative votes and 1 negative vote.
MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance read for FIRST TIME by Bertha Tipton,
Mayor's Secretary. Whereupon, Alderman Wilson moved, seconded
by Alderman Hughes that Ordinance be further amended to read
as follows:
"Outside city limits. Rates for customers located outside the
city limits shall be increased fifty percent over rates applying
to customers located inside the city limits, except that rates
for any such customer receiving untreated water shall be increased
twenty-five percent instead of fifty percent."
ROLL CALL on aforementioned amendment: Aldermen: Knight, Lawson,
Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Abdin and Williamson voted aye. There
were no negative votes cast. Motion received 8 affirmative votes
and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes to accept
the Ordinance on FIRST READING, AS AMENDED. ROLL CALL and the
following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes,
Wilson, Boyd, Abdin and Williamson. There were no negative votes
cast. Motion received 8 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes.
MOTION, AS AMENDED, CARRIED. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING,
AS AMENDED.
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Alderman Hughes ~oved 1 seconded by Alderman Knight to suspend
the rules and place the ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL
CALL and the following voted aye ~· Aldermen: Knight, Hughes,
Wilson , Abdin and Williamson. Aldermen: Lawson, Swaim and
Boyd voted nay. Motion received 5 affirmative votes and 3
negative votes. 'MOTION FAILED.
Discus·s-ion followed concerning the outcome of meeting between
apartment and mobile home interests and Water and Sewer Commissions.
No changes were reported by both commission chairmen to present
rate proposals as outlined in aforementioned ordinance.
Mayor Reid stated since the Ordinance had only been accepted
on FIRST READING, AS AMENDED, that it would be brought back
at next council meeting for further consideration.
ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting adjourned with consent of membership.
Respectfully submitted,
ATTACHMENT: MINUTES OF PUBLIC HEARING CONDUCTED PRIOR TO
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING.
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PUBLIC HEARING
FIRST ELECTRIC COOP. BLDG. (HIGHWAY 161 NORTH) JACKSONVILLE, ARK.
7:00P.M. -8:15P.M.
HAY 29, 1979
ATTENDANCE:
The following city council membership was represented: Aldermen:
Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Abdin and Williamson.
Aldermen: Fletcher and Elkins were absent as well as City Atty.
Groce. Others present: Mayor Reid; City Clerk Gerren; several
department heads; Water and Sewer Commission memberships; news
media representatives and approximately 25 citizens.
OPENING REMARKS :
Mayor Reid announced that time had come to convene Public Hearing
on the proposed water and sewer rates and that Notice of Hearing
had been given by one (1) publication in local newspaper, as per
statute requirements. Mayor Reid then requested all individuals
wishing to address the matters at hand to please stand when rec-
ognized and state their names so acknowledgement could be official-
ly made in the formal, published Minutes of the Hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING PROCEEDINGS:
The Public Hearing was then opened for a hearing of all persons
desiring to present comments, suggestions or objections to the
proposed water and sewer rate increases.
SEWER RATES
Dr. Albert Johnson, Chairman, Jacksonville Sewer Commission, was
the first person recognized. Dr. Johnson proceeded to explain
the procedures accomplished by said commission in conducting a
professional rate study through the services of Hr. Jerome
Flanders, Rate Analyst. He then outlined the new rate schedule
as officially printed in said study publication.
A question and answer session then followed encompassing the
following topics of concern:
(1) AIRBASE PARTICIPATION APPROVED IN NEW RATE OF 14.1¢ PER
THOUSAND GALLONS OF SEWAGE TREATED, VERSUS .06¢ PER
THOUSAND GALLONS PRESENTLY BEING CHARGED.
(2) AIRBASE FORTY-FIVE PER CENT FLOW AT W. PLANT/PERCENTAGE
APPROVED BY AIRBASE AND SEWER COMMISSION BODY. FLOW TO
BE RECALCULATED AT END OF EACH YEAR.
(3) ROCKY BRANCH INTERCEPTOR LINE -EPA APPROVED. BIDS LET.
(4) COSTS TO OPERATE BOTH WATER AND SEWER DEPTS. HAVE BEEN
SPLIT OUT. (SEWER DEPT. REFLECTED AN APPROX. $83,000.00
LOSS DURING 1978 AS PUBLISHED AND VERIFIED IN PROFIT &
LOSS REPORT)
(5) CITY IS UNDER EPA MANDATE TO BUILD NEW SEWER PLANT OR
STRICT ENFORCEMENT MEASURES WILL BE INITIATED BY FEDERAL
GOVERNMENT TO ENSURE THE CITY COMPLIES WITH REGULATIONS.
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(6) PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE CONDUCTED WHEN FACILITY PLAN FOR
SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT IS COMPLETED BY CRIST ENGINEERS.
(AIRBASE HAS NOT YET APPROVED THEIR PORTION OF NEW PLANT)
(7) FUTURE RATE INCREASES FOR SEWER CHARGES TO ALL CUSTOMERS
NOT CALCULATED AT PP~SENT TIME; THIS TO BE ACCOMPLISHED
WHEN NEW PLANT BECOMES A REALITY.
(8) WATER RATE INCREASES FOR FUTURE NOT CALCULATED AS USAGE
NOT IDENTIFIABLE AT PRESENT TIME, NOR SOURCE OF WATER
SUPPLY CO:HPLETELY ASSURED.
(9) IT HAS BEEN RESOLVED THAT RUNYAN ACRES AND GRAVEL RIDGE
AREAS OF PULASKI COUNTY WILL PAY THEIR FAIR SHARE OF NEW
SEWER PLANT AND A CONTRACT ENTERED INTO WHEN CITY'S PLANT
TAKES ON THIS ADDED BURDEN OF TREATMENT.
(10) APARTMENTS/MOBILE HOME DWELLINGS: LOWER RATES FOR WATER
AND SEWER CHARGES PROPOSED AT PUBLIC HEARING. (THIS VERSUS
PRESENT RESIDENTIAL CLASSIFICATION) THE POSSIBILITY OF
INDIVIDUALLY METERING SAID DWELLINGS WITH CONSIDERATION
BEING GIVEN TO A COMMERCIAL CLASSIFICATION WAS DISCUSSED
DURING PUBLIC HEARING; AFTER PUBLIC HEARING IN SPECIAL
MEETING BE~~EN COMHISSIONS AND INTERESTED PERSONS AND
DURING COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CONDUCTED THEREAFTER. MATTER
NOT RESOLVED WITH BOTH. liATER AND SEWER COMMISSION INPUT,
(11) SEWER SERVICE CLASSIFICATIONS EXPLAINED BY JEROME FLANDERS.
~vATER RATES
Mr. Pat Wilson, Chairman, Jacksonville Water Commission, was rec-
ognized. Mr. Wilson stated the Water Commissioners would offer
no apologies for the work accomplished in the area of obtaining
an adequate water supply for the City of Jacksonville. He said
the commission had reached its main objective through the pur-
chase of water from LR and NLR. And the new line would cost
approximately $1 Million. Said line to run directly into the
reservoir located on west side of the city.
(12) $1.03 PER THOUSAND GALS. WAS TOTAL COST QUOTED FOR WATER.
(13) DEPRECIATION NOT BEING FUNDED IN WATER PROPOSAL WAS DIS-
CUSSED ALONG WITH MORE MONEY NEEDING TO BE FUNDED INTO
RESTRICTED ASSETS TO RECOVER SAID INEVITABLE LOSSES.
MATTER NOT RESOLVED.
RECESS:
Mayor Reid called at fifteen minute recess at 8:00 P.M. Those
interested in apartments/mobile home rates met during break
period with both commissions.
ADJOURNMENT:
Public Hearing was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. with City Council
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M I N U T E S
PUBLIC HEMING
MAY 29_, 19_79_
WATER & SEWER RATE PROPOSAL
PAGE NUMBER THREE
convening Special Council Meeting to consider Council Ordinance
#13-79.
Mayor Reid invited audience to stay for Special Council Meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
PUBLIC HEARING ATTENDANCE ROSTER:
Mayor James Reid
Eight Council Members
City Clerk Gerren
Bertha Tipton, Mayor's Secretary
Tom Leggett, Friday, Eldredge & Clark, Attys. at Law, L. R.
T. R. Bond, Bond Engineers, Jacksonville
Reps. from Water and Sewer Commissions, Jacksonville
City Engineer, Mike Smith, Jacksonville
Mack McAlister, Rogers & McAlister, CPA, Jacksonville
Beck Tyer, Crist Engineers, L. R.
Jerome Flanders, Rate Analyst, Mountain Home
Comm. Development Director, Jerry Lee, Jacksonville
Jim Powers, Water Dept., Jacksonville
Jim Oskowicz, Water Dept., Jacksonville
Morris Justice
Jim Peacock
Bart Gray, Sr.
Bart Gray, Jr.
Eugene Kelley, Finance Director, Jacksonville
Marilyn Kelley
Frank Stevenson, Mountain Home
Bobby Brewer, Sewer Supt., Jacksonville
Sue Brewer
Secretary to Paul Groce, City Attorney
Mary Beth Martin, Secretary, Sewer Dept., Jacksonville
Gene Wilbourn, Stephens Investments, L. R.
Reedie Ray
News Media (3)
George Lee Gerren
NOTE: QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSION CONDUCTED DURING PUBLIC HEARING
HAD THE FOLLOWING PARTICIPANTS: Aldermen: Abdin, Lawson, Swaim,
Hughes, Wilson and Knight; Beck Tyer; Dr. Johnson; Kenneth Pat
Wilson; Jim Peacock; Bart Gray, Sr.; Bart Gray, Jr.; Jerry Flanders;
Jim Oskowicz; Whit Davis; Eugene Kelley; Morris Justice and Mayor
Reid.
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1. OPENING PRAYER:
2. ROLL CALL:
CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 31ST, 1979
POLICE AND COURTS FACILITY
AGENDA
3. WATER & SEWER DEPARTMENTS: City Council Ord. #13-79: Water &
Sewer Rate Increases (Both Utility Commissions)
ADJOURNMENT:
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
POLICE & COURTS BLDG. -WEST MAIN ST.
MAY 31, 1979 (7:45P.M. -8:20P.M.)
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met in Special
Session, May 31, 1979 at 7:45P.M., at the Police & Courts Building,
West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas. Special Session was called
to order by Mayor Reid. Alderman Elkins offered the Opening Prayer
and Mayor Reid led the standing audience in recitation of the 11 Pledge
of Allegiance 11
•
ATTENDANCE:
The following members were present on ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight,
Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Elkins and William-
son. Present: 10. Absent: 0. Others present: Mayor Reid; City Clerk
Gerren; City Attorney Groce; Water and Sewer Commission representatives,
plus several department heads.
WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENTS:
Mayor Reid opened the meeting by stating Special Session had been called
to consider setting new rates for water and sewer services and Ordinance
#13-79 would be considered for a SECOND READING, AS AMENDED. Discussion
followed concerning airbase participation with both Water and Sewer
Commission chairmen answering questions placed by membership. Final
conclusion reached was that the sewer rate had been approved by airbase
officials while the new water rate was still being negotiated. Mr.
Pat Wilson, chairman of the Water Commission, stated the airbase under-
stood they would have to pay their fair share; also, they fully under-
stood the cost of the water with only stipulation being ordinance would
have to be passed by city council increasing all rates. Sewer Commission
chairman, Dr. Albert Johnson, said the airbase had agreed to new rate
of 14.1¢ per 1,000 gallons of sewage treated versus .06 per 1,000 gallons
charged at present time, with understanding an ordinance to be passed
to increase rates for all customers.
Further discussion ensued concerning possibility of splitting up bond
issue. It was brought out that this bond issue would have to be a com-
bined water and sewer effort because present outstanding bonds could not
be recalled at this time with this being the last time bonds would be
issued in said manner.
COUNCIL ORO. #13-79: 11 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING RATES FOR SERVICES RENDERED
BY THE WATERWORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS;
PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY 11
was introduced.
Alderman Lawson moved, seconded by Alderman Elkins to place the Ordinance
on SECOND READING, AS AMENDED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye,
Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin,
Elkins and Williamson. Motion received 10 affirmative votes and 0 neg-
ative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, City Clerk Gerren read the
Ordinance for SECOND TIME, AS AMENDED.
City Attorney Groce approached membership at this time and stated the Ord-
inance should be amended to change the effective date of the amended
rates and charges from June 29, 1979, to 11 July 2, 1979 11
• Whereupon, Ald-
erman Lawson moved, seconded by Alderman Abdin to amend said Ordinance
as so stated. ROLL CALL ON AMENDMENT: Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Swaim,
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MAY 31 , 1979
PAGE TWO
Hughes, Wilson, B~yd, Fletcher, Abdin, Elkins and Williamson voted
aye. Motion received 10 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MO-
TION CARRIED ON AMENDMENT. (Sections 1 and 2 so amended)
At this time, legal counsel recommended Ordinance be placed back
on FIRST READING, AS AMENDED.
ORDINANCE NUMBER 5 4 1: (Co~ncil Ord. #13-79): 11 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
RATES FOR SERVICES RENDERED BY THE WATERWORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM OF
THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS; PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS RELATING
THERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY'' was introduced.
Alderman Lawson moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes that Ordinance be
placed on FIRST READING, AS AMENDED. ROLL CALL and the following voted
aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin,
Elkins and Williamson. Alderman Swaim voted nay. Motion received 9
affirmative votes and 1 negative vote. MOTION CARRIED, AS AMENDED.
Ordinance read for FIRST TIME, AS AMENDED, by City Clerk Gerren.
Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that Ordinance be
accepted on FIRST READING, AS AMENDED. ROLL CALL and the following
voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Abdin, El-
kins and Williamson. Aldermen: Swaim and Fletcher voted nay. Motion
received 8 affirmative votes and 2 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING.
Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Lawson to suspend the rules
and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following
voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Abdin, El-
kins and Williamson. Aldermen: Swaim and Fletcher voted nay. Motion
received 8 affirmative votes and 2 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Whereupon, City Clerk Gerren read the Ordinance for SECOND TIME.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes to further suspend
the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL
CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Hughes,
Wilson, Boyd, Abdin, Elkins and Williamson. Aldermen: Swaim and Fletcher
voted nay. Motion received 8 affirmative votes and 2 negative votes.
MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, City Clerk Gerren read the Ordinance for
THIRD AND FINAL TIME.
Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that Ordinance be
APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Knight, Lawson, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Abdin, Elkins and Williamson.
Aldermen: Swaim and Fletcher voted nay. Motion received 8 affirmative
votes and 2 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that the EMERGENCY
CLAUSE be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye,
Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Abdin, Elkins and
Williamson. Aldermen: Swaim and Fletcher voted nay. Motion received
8 affirmative votes and 2 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY 'CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED ,AND ,NUMBERED '5 '4 l
THIS 31ST DAY OF MAY , 1979.
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY31,1979
PAGE THREE
City Clerk Gerren was instructed to attempt to have aforementioned
Ordinance Number 54 1 published the following Saturday or Sunday,
preferably Saturday, June 2, 1979. *
ADJOURNMENT:
Special Session adjourned with consent of all those present.
Respectfully submitted,
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
*NOTE: Ordinance Number 5 4 1 was published in the Jacksonville Daily Newspaper
on Saturday, June 2, 1979.
CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
AGENDA
Regular City Council Meeting
June 7th, 1979
(REGULAR MEETING TIME -7:30 P.M. PRE-COUNCIL MEETING TIME -7:00 P.M.)
1. OPENING PRAYER:
2. ROLL CALL:
3. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
4. APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION
OF MINUTES:
5. CONSENT AGENDA:
(FIRE DEPT)
(STREET DEPT)
6. WATER DEPARTMENT:
7. SEWER DEPARTMENT:
8. FIRE DEPARTMENT:
9. POLICE DEPARTMENT:
10. STREET DEPARTMENT:
11. PARKS & RECREATION DEPT:
12. SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
13. PLANNING COMMISSION:
14. GENERAL:
15. APPOINTMENTS:
16. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Regular Council Meeting -May 17, 1979
Special Council Meeting -May 29, 1979
Regular Council Meeting -May 3, 1979
a. Monthly Report (Chief Schmitt)
b. Monthly Report (Supt. Robt. Martin)
a. Hospital Drive Improvements (Mayor Reid)
b. Drainage/Loop Road Proposal (Mayor Reid)
a. Recommend reconsideration of former proposal
submitted: Annexation of l ,200 acres W. & S.
of LRAFB (See Minutes of P. C. Mtg.)
a. Council Ord. #14-79/Purchasing Procedures (Mayor Reid)
b. Council Res. #9-79/Condemnation of building/4000
South Highway (Mayor Reid)
c. Fuel Contingency Plan (Mayor Reid)
d. Proclamation congratulating Mr. Thad Gray/Ark.
Jaycee President (Mayor Reid)
a. Board of Adjustment: Mr. Mack McAlister/replacing
Mike Wilkinson/term expires 2-5-1981.
b. Hospital Commission: REAPPOINTMENT: Mr. M. F.
Lewonowski/APPOINTMENT: Mr. Keith Vaughan/both
terms expire 6/31/79. (Mr. Vaughan replacing
Mr. Don Boyd)
a. Gasoline for elderly activities buses to be
supplied by city pumps/paid for by the elderly
program.
b. Dept. heads and council members annual meeting
schedule: This year 1 s meetings will be at 8:00a.m.
and 7:00 p.m. at City Hall on Thursday, June 14, 1979.
C:ounc:il members are encouraged to attend one of
CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
16. ANNOUNCEMENTS: (continued)
ADJOURNMENT:
AGENDA
June 7th, 1979
(CONTINUED)
b. these meetings.
c. Code supplements have arrived from Book
Publishing Company. Please inform City
Clerk if council members are in possession
of red-bound book or large black-bound
copy.
d. In the matter of elimination of munjcipal
taxes from base rates of utilities and the
adoption of uniform tax adjustment clauses/
hearing on said matter is scheduled by
Ark. Public Service Commission, 9:00a.m.,
June 7, 1979; Second floor of the Justice
Building, Little Rock.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
POLICE & COURTS FACILITY ~ W. MAIN ST.
JUNE 7, 1979 (7:35p.m. -8:35p.m.)
The City Council of the City of Jacksonvi 11 e, Arkansas met in Regular Session,
June 7, 1979 at 7:35p.m., preceded by a pre-council meeting conducted in the
Conference Room at the Police & Courts building, 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
was called to order by Mayor Reid. Alderman Lawson offered the Opening Prayer
followed by the recitation of the 11 Pledge of Allegiance•• led by Mayor Reid
with standing audience participating.
PRE-COUNCIL DISCUSSION:
( 1) GASOLINE FOR THREE ELDERLY ACTIVITIES BUSES: (Item 16 a. Agenda)
Membership and Mayor Reid discussed above referenced program being
supplied gasoline through access to city pumps with said program
paying for product at a rate of approximately 66¢ per gallon ver-
sus an approximate price of 88¢ retail price per gallon. Con-
sensus reached was to allow buses to utilize city pumps, pay for
gasoline at reduced city rates, but if Mobil Oil Company reduces
city's gasoline allotment and the city's gas saving contingency
plan has to be implemented, aforementioned practice would have
to be eliminated. Mayor Reid stated Mobil Oil reported they
did not intend to reduce the city's present gas allotment at
this time.
(2) DEPARTMENTAL REV1EWS: (Item 16 b. Agenda)
Mayor Reid presented written Departmental Review forms submitted by all
city superintendents. He stated all supervisors would be attending both
meetings scheduled for 8:00a.m. and 7:00p.m., at City Hall on June
14, 1979 to review reports and the council membership could attend which-
ever session was convenient for them.
(3) MUNICIPAL CODE BOOKS -SUPPLEMENTS: (Item 16 c. Agenda)
Membership discussed possibility of having future supplements to the
city code published through city forces. Mayor Reid stated a state-
ment from Book Publishing Company in the amount of approximately
$2,300 would be on the next Agenda for action by council. City Clerk
Gerren reminded the council that supplements recently received for 1978
update were charged to the city at a rate of $14.00 per page, but
all future supplements would cost $16.00 per page. City Attorney Groce
offered his expertise in this regard. No final action transpired.
(4) ANIMAL CONTROL PROCEDURES:
Membership discussed some recent complaints received by the city con-
cerning dogs and cats running loose. Mayor Reid stated the city did
not require another vehicle for this purpose, but did need another
animal control officer as one man could not adequately serve the entire
city. Also, he reported the city's animal shelter stays full most of
the time. Chief Shepherd announced that the Police Department was un-
able to obtain special drug for tranquilizer gun utilized by animal
control officer becau~e of present ban imposed by pending California
court proceediRgs. No final action transpired.
(5) Mayor Reid distributed the following to all present:
a. Copy of a letter dated 6-4-1979 from W. E. Beaumont, Pulaski
County Judge, concerning proposed agreement between three
metropolitan area cities (Sherwood, Jacksonville & N.L.R.)
covering planning and inspection of subdivisions within
each city's extra-territorial planning areas. He requested
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PAGE TWO
the council inform him if there was any reason why the
city of Jacksonville would not want to sign proposed
agreement. The membership also received a copy of
aforementioned agreement for study and comment.
b. Copy of letter dated 6-6-1979 -Recommendation to forgive
interfund debts, submitted by Finance Director Kelley.
Mayor Reid said this item of business would be formally
presented for official action by membership at a later
date.
c. Copy of letter dated 6-1-1979 from Metroplan concerning
one per cent sales tax on hotels, motels and restaurants
to be used by the city for parks and tourism promotion.
Presented to council for their information and consideration.
ATTENDANCE AT REGULAR MEETING:
The following members were present on ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Lawson,
Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Elkins and Williamson. Alderman
Swam was absent. (Mayor Reid reported for record that Alderman Swaim called
and indicated he would be out of town for council meeting) Present: 9.
Absent: 1. Others in attendance: Mayor Reid; City Clerk Gerren; City Attorney
Groce; Bertha Tipton, Mayor 1s.Secretary, plus several department heads.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
Mayor Reid presented the Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, May 17, 1979
and Special Council Meeting, May 29, 1979 for study and later action.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Alderman Lawson moved, seconded by Alderman Abdin, to approve the Minutes of
Regular Council Meeting, May 3, 1979 as published. Approved by voice vote.
MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Alderman Lawson moved, seconded by Alderman Abdin, to accept May Monthly Re-
port submitted by Fire Chief Wayman Schmitt, reflecting the department re-
sponded to a total of 19 alarms during the month with an estimated fire loss
of $2,610.00. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Law-
son, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Elkins and Williamson. Motion
received 9 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Lawson moved, seconded by Alderman Abdin, to accept May Monthly Re-
port submitted by Street Superintendent Robert Martin, outlining the depart-
ment1s daily work record tally. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Al-
dermen: Knight, Lawson, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Elkins and
Williamson. Motion received 9 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION
CARRIED.
WATER DEPARTMENT:
SEWER DEPARTMENT:
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
STREET DEPARTMENT:
Mayor Reid presented a written proposal submitted by Bond Consulting Engineers
concerning Hospital Drive improvement project. Total cost of the job amounted
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JUNE 7, 1979
PAGE THREE
to $60,128.75, including $7,200.00 engineering fees; also, quote included
inspection and staking of the project by said firm. Cost to be incurred
by city for drainage improvements was not included in proposal.
Alderman Abdin moved to go ahead with aforementioned project. Motion was
withdrawn by Alderman Abdin.
Discussion followed. Mayor Reid updated council concerning amount budgeted
to cover improvement project was $50,000.00 with the remainder of monies needed
to finish job to come from the West Main Street bridge project that had been
temporarily scrapped for 1979 year, which amounted to a budgeted $33,000.00.
Mayor Reid then recommended Bond Consulting Engineers be retained to draw
up necessary plans and specifications for bids and then report back to council
for permission to bid project.
City Engineer Smith then outlined his recommendations to be included in project
for intersection improvements (realignment) at Hospital and Main Street en-
trance, with no right-of-way to be acquired.
Bill Owens, Bond Engineer representative, approached membership at this time
and stated the city might need to acquire some right-of-way in order to line
the street up properly. City Eng. Smith reported his office would work with
Post Office site owner (Harold Gwatney) concerning aforementioned right-of-
way if same needed to be acquired.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Boyd, to authorize the hiring of
Bond Consulting Engineers for aforementioned project. Approved by voice vote.
MOTION CARRIED. (NOTE: AMOUNT ENCUMBERED WOULD BE APPROXIMATELY 70% OF
$7,200.00 ENGINEERING FEE DISCLOSED ABOVE, TOTALLING APPROXIMATELY $5,040.00-
STREET DEPARTMENT FUNDS)
Mayor Reid next presented a written cost estimate submitted by West-Tripp
Surveying Co., Inc., for Loop Road bridge drainage project amounting to
a proposed expenditure of $47,560.00, Alternate A; $40,587.00 Alternate B.
Said firm recommended Alternate A be chosen because of the added end area
which would be added for slight additional cost between two alternates. Cost
proposal did not include maintaining traffic while project was under con-
struction.
Mayor Reid recommended aforementioned firm be retained for submission of plans
and specifications for bidding purposes. Whereupon, Alderman Abdin moved,
seconded by Alderman Williamson, to award said project to West-Tripp firm
for plans and specifications to be drawn up utilizing figures presented in
Alternate A proposal and come back to council.
At this time, Mr. Don Tripp approached council and stated the city would have
to obtain right-of-way easements on the east and west side of Loop Road for
additional channel excavation from property owner, Mr. James Peacock. The
possibility of obtaining this right-of-way through donation procedure was
discussed. Mr. Tripp stated the plans could be prepared during the month
of June, job advertised in July and get project finished in either Sept,
or October.
Motion on the table was approved by voice vote, MOTION CARRIED.
(NOTE: AMOUNT ENCUMBERED WOULD BE APPROX. 75% OF $6,736.00, ENGINEERING COST
QUOTED -TOTALLING $5,051.00 APPROX. -STREET DEPT FUNDS)
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PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT:
SAN I TAT IO N DEPA RTM ENT :
PLANNING COMMISSION:
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 7, 1979
PAGE FOUR
May or Re id in t rodu ce d a recommendation from the Planning Commission
dated May 31, 1979. Mayor Reid brought out at the last Planning
Commission meeting held on May 14, 1979 said board requested the
city council reconsider a proposal formerly submitted to annex 1,200
acres West and South of L.R.A.F.B. He further explained the council
would be considering whether or not the body wished to prepare an
ordinance to call for an election to proceed with election process
entailed in annexation; also, he said the property owners have been
contacted in aforementioned area and they do not plan to annex prop-
erties by petition. Alderman Wilson said he was not in favor of annexation.
In discussion it was brought out that a special election would cost
approximately $3,000.00 to $5,000.00. There would be a possibility,
however, this item of business could be placed on school election
ballot, if body so desired. · ·
Alderman Abdin remarked something might be done to work something out
with property owners involved. He remarked, also, the Planning Commission
had previously recommended annexation proceedings to be initiated and
the council, in his opinion, needed to act on recommendation.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Elkins to take this annex-
ation proposal and work with the property owners before the council
brings it up for an election. Aforementioned motion was reworded and
acted upon later in the meeting.
Mr. Walter Burroughs, Metropolitan Trust representative, was recognized
at this time. Mr. Burroughs remarked annexation, at this time, was not
in the best interests of Metropolitan Trust Company. However, he stated, if
the council felt the matter should be discussed further, he would try
and arrive at some equally beneficial method of resolvement in conjunction
with governing body of the city.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Elkins to approve the Planning
Commission's recommendation, draw up an ordinance and arrange for discussion
with property owners involved. Further discussion ensued.
Planning Commissioner, Reedie Ray, was recognized. He stated the annex-
ation being discussed would be in the best interests of the city of Jackson-
ville and would be a great asset not only now but in the future, also. Mr.
Ben Rice was recognized. He stated he was a small property owner in said
area being reviewed and he recommended that a committee be appointed to
meet with all property owners.
A question was called at this time by Alderman Abdin.
Alderman Abdin reworded last motion on the table, as follows: Alderman
Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Elkins to approve the Planning Commission's
recommendation, draw up an ordinance and bring it back to discuss with
property owners. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Lawson, Hughes, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Elkins and Williamson. Aldermen:
Knight and Wilson voted nay. Motion received 7 affirmative votes and 2
negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. -Mayor Reid appointed the following
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PAGE FIVE
council members, with their consent, to work with the Planning Commission
chairman and mayor's office for discussions with all property owners in-
volved: ALDERMEN: KNIGHT, ABDIN AND FL ETC HER. City Attorney Groce stated,
that in his professional opinion, annex at i on of aforementioned described
lands (he surmised to be agricultural) mig ht possibly be struck down in
a court of law, citing his present interpretation of Arkansas State Statutes
governing annexation proceedings coupled with former :pr~cedent being set
by the courts under similar circumstances.
GENERAL:
ORDINANCE NU MBER 5 4 2. (City Council Ordinance Number 14-79)
11 AN OR DI NAN CE ES TABL IS HING A PROCEDURE FOR PURCHASING, SALE OR EXCHANGE OF
PROPERTY IN COMPLIANCE WITH ACT NO. 28 OF 1979 (ARK. STAT. 19-4421-ARK.
STAT. 19-4430); AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 115 AND CHAPTER 3.08 OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE OF JACKSONVILLE; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES'', was
introduced.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Elkins, that Ordinance be placed
on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight,
Lawson, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Elkins and Williamson. Mo-
tion received 9 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance read for FIRST TIME by Bertha Tipton, Mayor's Secretary.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes, that Ordinance be
accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye,-Alder-
men: Knight, Lawson, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Elkins and
Williamson. Motion received 9 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MO-
TION CARRIED. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING.
Alderman Elkins moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes, to suspend the rules
and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following
voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Ab-
din, Elkins and Williamson. Motion received 9 affirmative votes and 0
negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, Bertha Tipton, Mayor's Secre-
tary, read the Ordinance for SECOND TIME.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Fletcher, to further suspend
the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL
and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Hughes, Wilson,
Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Elkins and Williamson. Motion received 9 affirm-
ative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, Bertha
Tipton, Mayor's Secretary, read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME.
Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Elkins, that Ordinance be
APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Knight, Lawson, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Elkins and William-
son. Motion received 9 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION
CARRIED.
Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Abdin, that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE
be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Knight, Lawson, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Elkins and Williamson.
Motion received 9 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 5 4 2 THIS
71A DAY· OF J UNE, 19 79 .
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PAGE SIX
RESOLUTION NUMBER 2 4 3 - 7 9: (Council Resolution Number 9-79)
11 A RES OLUTION OF TH E CIT Y COUN CIL OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS,
CONDEMNING A CERTAIN BUILDING LOCATED AT 4000 SOUTH HIGHWAY, JACKSON-
VILLE, ARKANSAS, AND DECLARING SAID BUILDING TO BE A NUISANCE IN ACCORD-
ANCE WITH CITY ORDINANCE NO. 448 11 , was introduced.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Fletcher, that Resolution
be read. Approved by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, Bertha
Tipton, Mayor 1 s Secretary, read the Resolution in its entirety.
Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Knight, to approve and adopt
Resolution. Discussion followed, as outlined below:
(1) Mr. John New, City Inspector, upon request of the membership,
reported at this time the city might possibly have to take
a lien on aforementioned property in order to pay for necessary
removal.
(2) Mr. New further stated that the old Model Market on Elm and E.
Main Street was presently being torn down and the clean-up
process should be finished by the end of the week.
(3) Mr. New stated there were at least three to four more parcels
of property within the city that needed to be condemned and
torn down/repaired. Records on said properties are located
in mayor 1 s office.
The following vote was then taken for Motion on the table: Approved
by voice vote. t~OTION CARRIED.
RESOLUTION AP PROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 2 4 3 - 7 9 THIS 7TH DAY OF
JUNE , 197 9 . (No te: See Ex hibit A to comply wi t h Res olu ti on )
Mayor Reid introduced a written fuel contingency plan for all depart-
ments outlining how 15,753.8 gallons of gasoline could be saved annually
by conservation methods contained in said report. General consensus
voiced by membership was that all city employees and supervisors should
be constantly aware that fuel consumption should be curtailed as much
as possible .
Mayor Reid stated that upon investigation with Mobil Oil Company that
said distributor did not plan to curtail the city 1 s gasoline allocation
at the present time, but if they do cut purchases by the city, it would
be cut twenty percent from a year ago that month.
Mayor Reid introduced a Proclamation congratulating Mr. Thad Gray who
recently had been elected to the post of President, Arkansas Jaycees. He
requested council concurrence. Said document was read in its entirety
by Mayor 1 s Secretary, Bertha Tipton, and membership voiced unanimous
approval. (June 9, 1979 proclaimed THAD GRAY DAY in Jacksonville)
APPOINH1ENTS:
Al de r ma n Ab din moved, seconded by Alderman Williamson, to approve appoint-
ment of Mr. Mack McAlister to the Board of Adjustment, replacing Mr. Mike
Wilkinson, who was. recently appointed to Planning Commission, with term
expiring on 2-5-1981. Approved by voice vote. ~10TION CARRIED.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 7, 1979
PAGE SEVEN
Alderman Boyd moved, seconded by Alderman Elkins, to approve the re-appoint-
ment of Mr. M. F. Lewonowski to the Hospital Commission for a five year
term. Approved by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes, to approve the appointment
of Mr. Keith Vaughan to the Hospital Commission, replacing Mr. Don Boyd,
for a five year term. Approved by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Gasoline for elderly activities buses to be supplied by city pumps -paid
for by the elderly program. (discussed in pre-council)
2. Department heads and council members annual meeting schedule: This
year 1 s meetings will be at 8:00a.m., and 7:00p.m. at City Hall on
Thursday, June 14, 1979. Council members are encouraged to attend
one of these meetings. (discussed in pre-council meeting)
3. Code supplements have arrived from Book Publishing Company. Please inform
City Clerk if council members are in possession of red-bound book or
large black-bound copy. (discussed in pre-council meeting)
4. In the matter of elimination of municipal taxes from base rates of
utilities and the adoption of uniform tax adjustment clauses/hearing
on said matter is scheduled by Ark. Public Service Commission, 9:00
a.m., June 7, 1979; Second floor of the Justice Building, Little Rock.
NON-AGENDA:
Alderman Elkins requested an update on progress of the Taneyville sewer project
clean-up. Jerry Lee, Comm. Develop. Director, reported he had recently written
to contractor and his office was presently waiting for 30 day time period
to lapse that had been given to contractor. Street Supt. Martin explained
he had met with contractor recently and the project had been delayed some-
what because of heavy rains making dozer work impossible. June 15, 1979
was the reported cut-off date to finish said clean-up project.
Alderman Lawson offered some reservation about the legality of appointing
Mr. Mack McAlister to the Board of Adjustment because of his present em-
ployment auditor status with the city. City Attorney Groce ruled there was
no conflict in this particular instance. ·
ADJOURNMENT:
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Elkins, to adjourn until next regular
meeting scheduled for June 21, 1979. Approved by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
Mrs. Nancy Jan
CITY OF JACKSONV ~~ CITY OF J ACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
EXHIBIT A
RESOLUTION NO. 243-79
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, CON-
/(,/.
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DEMNING A CERTAIN BUILDING LOCATED AT 4000 SOUTH HIGHWAY, JACKSONVILLE,
ARKANSAS, AND DECLARING SAID BUILDING TO BE A NUISANCE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH CITY ORDINANCE NO. 448.
WHEREAS, on October 17, 1977, Mr. Louis M. J. Dileo, R. S.,
Arkansas Department of Health, Jacksonville Unit, found the premises
at 4000 South Highway to be a health hazard; and
WHEREAS, on March 30, 1978, a building located at 4000 South
Highway, Jacksonville, Arkansas, was inspected by the City Inspector
and found to be structurally unsound, unsafe, and unsanitary; and
WHEREAS, on May 19, 1978, a letter was sent to Mrs. Dorothy West
at 101 Dennis Lane, Jacksonville, Arkansas, declaring the referenced
building condemned in accordance with the Southern Building Code,
Section 103.4, and asking that the matter be resolved within twenty
days; and
WHEREAS, on May 24, 1979, Mr. Wayman Schmitt, Fire Chief, City of
Jacksonville, inspected the referenced building and declared said prop-
erty to be in violation of the Fire Prevention Code adopted by the City
of Jacksonville;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of Jacksonville,
Arkansas, that a certain building owned by Mrs. Dorothy West, 101 Dennis
Lane, Jacksonville, Arkansas, located at 4000 South Highway, Jackson-
ville, Arkansas, be declared a nuisance, and the Mayor is directed to
take the necessary steps to cause said building to be removed.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this Resolution be placed
in the permanent records of the minutes of the City Council of Jackson-
ville, Arkansas, and notice given a ~n Ordinance No. 448.
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ATTEST:
7JZ,. llfu lth-r CIT Y CL RK ()
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
PAUL D. GROCE , City Attorney
END OF EXHIBIT A
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AGENDA ------
June 21, 1979
REGULAR MEETING TIME -7:30 P.M. PRE-COUNCIL MEETING TIME-7:00PM
1. OPENING PRAYER:
2. ROLL CALL:
3. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES: Special City Council Meeting-May 31, 1979
Regular City Council Meeting-June 7, 1979
4. APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION Regular City Council Meeting-May 17, 1979
OF MINUTES:
5. CONSENT AGENDA:
(POLICE DEPT)
6 . WATER DEPARTMENT:
7. SEWER DEPARTMENT:
8. FIRE DEPARTMENT:
9. POLICE DEPARTMENT:
10. STREET DEPARTMENT:
11. PARKS & REC DEPT:
12. SANITATION DEPT:
13. PLANNING COMMISSION:
14. GENERAL:
15. APPOINTMENTS:
16. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT:
Special City Council Meeting-May 29, 1979
a. Monthly Report (Chief Shepherd)
a. Discussion/Ambulance Supplies (Ald. Hughes)
a. Req. to adv. for bids/street roller (Mayor)
a. Concurring with Pul. Cnty. Planning Board
Recommendation: Approve Final Plat/J &
K Sub., formerly John Smith Sub./outside
city limits (Mayor Reid)
a. Req. approval to pay Book Pub. Co.
$2,354.00/Muny. Code Supplements (Mayor)
b. Resignation/Ald. Elkins (Ald. Elkins)
c. Proposed increases in Salaries/Comm. Dev.
Director & City Eng. (Mayor Reid)
a. Council Res. #10-79/Reappointment to
Jckvl. Housing Authority/Coy Kelley/Term
Expires: 3-17-1984 (Mayor)
a. City Hall closed for July 4, 1979 Holiday.
b. Auction/10:00 a.m., 6/30/79 at warehouse
c. Audit and Appraisal Proposals/So. Jckvl.
Sewer Project/BLOCK GRANT FUNDS (Mayor)
EXECUTIVE SESSION HELD AFTER REGULAR MEETING; (1} PAY INCREASE
PROPOSALS/CITY ENG. & COMM. DEV. DIRECTOR AND (2) RULE ON PROVIDING
LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO FORMER CITY EMPLOYEE.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
POLICE & COURTS FACILITY -W. MAIN ST.
JUNE 21, 1979 (7:30P.M. -9:40P.M.)
(.INCLUDING EXEC. SESSION)
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met in
Regular Session, June 21, 1979 at 7:30p.m., preceded by a pre-
council meeting conducted in the Conference Room at the Police &
Courts building, 7:00p.m. Regular Meeting was called to order
by Mayor Reid. Alderman Swaim offered the Invocation followed
by the recitation of the "Pledge of Allegiance" led by Mayor Reid
with standing audience participating.
PRE-COUNCIL MEETING DISCUSSION:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
POLICE DEPT: Item 9 a. Agenda: (PAST DUE AMBULANCE FEES)
Collecting past due ambulance fees was discussed. City Atty.
Groce and Police Chief, John Shepherd, stated they would
contact Judge David Hale for his views on possible handling
this item of business through Small Claims Court action.
It ·was reported Judge Batton said the individuals who are
late and/0r not paying bills cannot be issued warrants for
their arrest.
STREET DEPT: Item 10 a. Agenda: (STREET ROLLER)
Mayor Reid stated street roller would be in the ''medium0 sized
range & city had equipment available to transport it from
place to place.
PLANNING COMMISSION: Ttem 13 'a .' Ag·enda: (J & K SUBDIVISION).
J & K Subdivision, formerly John Smith Sub., outside city
Limit Final Plat was reviewed by membership. Plat approval
requested ahead of schedule as Planning Commission Minutes
not available. Sponsored by Mayor Reid. Plat fees will
not be collected on said subdivision, per Planning Commission.
GENERAL: Item 14 a. Agenda: (BOOK PUBLISHING CO. BILL)
Unanimous consensus was to not pay statement received in
the amount of $2,354.00 for 1978 code supplements until
such time missing supplement pages have been published
and received by the city in good order.
Unanimous approval was given to Sewer Department office manager
to transfer some stored office furniture not being utilized
by the Police Department located in a warehouse to new
offices located at #8 Canterbury.
City Attorney Groce requested an Executive Session be con-
ducted after adjournment for review of recent court case
filed against the city. (Burt Hayes, former employee, Animal
Control Officer involved in proceedings)
City Eng. Smith briefly
Road extension project.
completed on the design
to be accomplished.
updated membership on the Redmond
He said the Highway Dept. was 20%
with right-of-way acquisition ye t
ATTENDANCE AT REGULAR MEETING:
The following members were present on ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Swaim,
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Hughes, Wilson, Fletcher, Abdin and Elkins. Aldermen: Knight, Law-
son, Boyd and Williamson were absent. (absent members previously
reported they would be unable to attend due to illness and vacation;
Ald. Williamson arrived during Executive Session) Present: 6.
Absent: 4. Others in attendance: Mayor Reid; City Clerk Gerren;
City Atty. Groce; Bertha Tipton, Mayor's Secy., plus several dept.
heads.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
Mayor Reid presented the Minutes of Special City Council Meeting,
May 31, 1979 and Regular City Council Meeting, June 7, 1979, for
study and later action.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes, to approve the
Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting, May 17, 1979 and Special
City Council Meeting, May 29, 1979 as published. Approved by
voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes, to accept May
Monthly Report submitted by Police Chief John Shepherd, reflecting
a total of 1,018 cases brought before the Municipal Court, $33,587.69
collected for fines, forfeitures and miscellaneous payments; $546.50
Animal Control Dep., and $1,783.56 collected in Emergency Services
Division. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Swaim,
Hughes, Wilson, Fletcher, Abdin and Elkins. Motion received 6 affirm-
ative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
WATER DEPARTMENT:
SEWER DEPARTMENT:
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Alderman Hughes stated in an update report to membership concerning
present status of on-hand ambulance supplies that the city was very
low and under equipped in this regard and there was only $800.00
left in the 1979 Police Dept. budget to purchase said supplies.
After discussion, it was agreed by membership this was a management
situation and a report should be forwarded by Chief Shepherd to
Mayor Reid's office reflecting what supplies are needed and the
approximate cost of same.
STREET DEPARTMENT:
Alderman Swaim moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes, to advertise
for bids for a Street Roller. Approved by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
(DISCUSSED IN PRE-COUNCIL MEETING)
PLANNING COMMISSION:
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes, to accept the
Planning Commission's recommendation that concurred with the Pulaski
County Planning Board's ruling to approve the Final Plat of J & K
Subdivision, formerly John Smith Subdivision, located outside the
city limits. Approved by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED. (DISCUSSED
IN PRE-COUNCIL MEETING)
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 21, 1979
PAGE THREE
Mayor Reid presented a statement from Book Publishing Company,
Seattle, Washington, in the amount of $2,354.00 for 1978 pub-
lication of Municipal Code Supplements. Alderman Abdin moved,
seconded by Alderman Wilson, to pay the bill when the city re-
ceives all of the missing pages in order. Approved by voice
vote. MOTION CARRIED. (Funding source not ruled on) (DISCUSSED
IN PRE-COUNCIL MEETING)
Alderman Elkins next submitted his written resignation to Mayor
Reid and turned in all reference books that had been checked
out to him involving city, county and state regulations. Ald-
erman Elkins stated he and his family would be leaving the city
and moving to Moore, Oklahoma. He stated his new job would be
President of Hillsdale Baptist College. He proceeded then to
reflect on his past experiences while living in the city of
Jacksonville and expressed his deep appreciation to the citizens.
Resignation, he stated, would become effective July 1, 1979.
Mayor Reid presented Alderman Elkins with a Certificate of Honor
and a Key to the City. It was announced by Mayor Reid that on
July 5, 1979 Council Agenda there would be an item of business
concerning the council starting procedures required in appointing
an individual to take Alderman Elkin's seat.
Salary increase proposals for Connn. Dev. Dir. and City Eng.
were postponed until Executive Session held later in evening.
APPOINTMENTS:
RESOLUTION NO. 244-79: (Council Resolution #10-79)
"RESOLUTION APPROVING AND CONFIRMING RE-APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER
OF THE JACKSONV I LLE HOUSING AUTHORITY, JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS"
was introduced. (Coy Kelley, five-year term, effective 3-17-1979)
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Swaim, to read Res-
olution No. 244-79. Approved by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
Whereupon, Bertha Tipton, Mayor's Secy. read the Resolution in its
entirety.
Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Abdin, to approve and
adopt Resolution. Approved by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESOLUTION APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 2 4 4 - 7 9 THIS 21ST
DAY OF JUNE, 1979.
Alderman Elkins expressed his appreciation for the clean-up work
that had been accomplished since last council meeting in the
Taneyville area a f ter a HUD sewer project had been completed.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
(1) City Hall closed for Independence Day Holiday; Wednesday,
July 4, 1979.
(2) Auction/10:00 A.M., 6/30/79 at warehouse/W. Main & Industrial
Drive
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(3) Department of Community Development/South Jacksonville
Sanitary Sewer, Phase II. (Recommend low bid)*
AUDIT PROPOSALS: ··~ E. L. GAUNT & CO. $25.00 hr, ceiling
of $700.00
BAIRD, KURTZ & DOBSON
APPRAISAL PROPOSALS:
•'~APPRAISAL CONSULTANTS
SCOTT APPRAISAL SERVICE
ADJOURNMENT :
$25.00 hr, ceiling
of $1,400.00
$125.00 per parcel (23) =
$2,875.00
$135.00 per parcel (23) =
$3,105.00
Mayor Reid explained that two items would be discussed in Exec-
utive Session (1 -Proposed salary increases/Community Develop-
ment Director and City Engineer (review of salaries after a six
month period of employment had been discussed with the employees
at hiring time) (2 -Law suit involving former city employee.
Whereupon, it was unanimous consensus of opinion to adjourn
to go into Executive Session.
Respectfully submitted,
ARKANSAS
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Mayor Re~d announced that, as a general consensus, it had been
decided not to change the salaries of City Eng. and Comm. De-
velopment Dir. from what they are at present time.
Mayor Reid announced membership had decided not to provide legal
assistance to Mr. Bert Hayes, former Animal Control Officer.
ADJOURNMENT: (EXEC. SESSION)
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes, to adjourn
Executive Session. Approved by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
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July -5th--; 1 979
PRE-COUNCIL MEETING -AMENDMENT TO FRANCHISE ORDINANCE FOR CABLE T.V. DISCUSSION-Mayor
l. OPENING PRAYER:
2. ROLL CALL:
3. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES: Reg. City Council Meeting-June 21, 1979
4. APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION
OF MINUTES: Special City Council Meeting -May 31, 1979
Regular City Council Meeting-June 7, 1979
5. CONSENT AGENDA:
(FIRE DEPT)
6. WATER DEPARTMENT:
7. SEWER DEPARTMENT:
8. FIRE DEPARTMENT:
9. POLICE DEPARTMENT:
10. STREET DEPARTMENT:
11. PARKS & REC DEPT:
12. SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
a. Monthly Report (Chief Schmitt)
a. Request to accept bid/6 mo. sup./uniforms for
Fire and Police (Mayor Reid)
13. PLANNING COMMISSION: a. Recommend approval of Highland Park Sub., Final Plat,
with stips to be met imposed by Sewer Commission
14. GENERAL:
15. APPOINTMENTS:
16. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT:
b. Council Ord. #15-79: Rezoning Stonewall Sub., Phase IV;
From R-1 and R-3 to R-0 classification (77.39 acres)
a. Bookkeeping Adjustments (Mayor Reid)
b. Vacant Alderman's position/Recommend: Phil
Keaton (Alderman Wilson)
c. Vacant Alderman's position/Recommend: Richard
Jones (Alderman Swaim)
d. Request an overruling of recent judgment/Board
of Adjustment, SIGN VARIANCE REQUESTS/FRED'S
DEPT. STORE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
POLICE & COURTS FACILITY-W. MAIN ST.
JULY 5, 1979 (7:30 P.M. -9:00P.M.)
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas, met in
Regular Session, July 5, 1979, at 7:30p.m., preceded by a pre-
council meeting conducted in the Court Room, 7:00p.m. Regular
Meeting was called to order by Mayor Reid. Alderman Lawson
offered the Invocation followed by the recitation of the "Pledge
of Allegiance" led by Mayor Reid with standing audience partic-
ipating.
PRE-COUNCIL MEETING:
FIRE DEPARTMENT: Item 8.a. Agenda: (Uniforms for Fire & Police)
Discussion: Justification for accepting second to low bid sub-
mitted -fast, satisfactory and courteous service; invoices issued
promptly so that bills are paid quickly allowing for discounts to
the city.
PLANNING COMMISSION: HIGHLAND PK, SUB. FINAL PLAT.
Fina noted from Sewer Commission.
PLANNING COMMISSION: Item 13 b. Agenda: STONEWALL SUB., PH IV,
REZONING 77.39 ACRES.
Plat was reviewed and differences between R-0, R-1 and R-3 classifica-
tions discussed.
GENERAL: Item 14 d. Agenda: (FRED'S STORE/BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT RULING)
A request for an overruling of a recent Board of Adjustment judg-
ment covering sign variances was · discussed. Plot plan depicting
two signs in question was reviewed. City Inspector New explained
code violations involved.
PRE-COUNCIL AGENDA: (AMENDMENT TO FRANCHISE ORD. FOR CABLE T.V.)
Mr. Cliff Hoofffian, Atty. at Law, representing Ark. Cable T. V. re-
viewed former ordinance passed by City of Jacksonville setting forth
rate structure. He presented a proposed ordinance amending Ord.
No. 234 which would delete Sect. 4 therein disallowing the council
to set rates for cable television service. Mr. Hoofman was told
someone would contact him when the ordinance is placed on Agenda.
DISCUSSION: HAZARDOUS INTERSECTION -SAFEWAY GROCERY STORE/SO. JAMES.
Mayor Reid announced above noted enterprise had ceased doing bus-
iness at said location. He stated that before another store started
operations it might be a good idea to work with new owners on the
deletion of some parking spaces adjacent to street as this constituted
a blind area for motorists. Final consensus of opinion reached in
discussion with city engineer was to offer the new owner a choice
of either deleting some parking spaces or make parking lot entrance
from So. James Street a one-way driveway without exit being provided
as is the case at present time.
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS/WATER & SEWER.
City Atty. Groce, through bond counsel, James Buttrey, Friday, El-
dredge & Clark, Attys. at Law, distributed proposed ordinance cov-
ering $1,250,000.00 for Water and Sewer improvements.
ATTENDANCE AT REGULAR MEETING:
The following members were present on ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight,
Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin and Williamson.
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PAGE TWO
(Alderman Elkins' seat vacant due to resignation) Present: 9.
Absent: 0. Others in attendance: Mayor Reid; City Clerk Gerren;
City Atty. Groce; Bertha Tipton, Mayor's Secy., plus several de-
partment heads.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
Mayor Reid presented the Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting,
June 21, 1979, for study and later action.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes, to approve
the Minutes of Special City Council Meet ing, May 31, 1979 and
Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting, June 7, 1979 as published.
Approved by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Abdin, to approve and
accept July, 1979 Monthly Report submitted by Fire Chief Schmitt,
reflecting the department responded to a total of 28 alarms dur-
ing said month with an estimated fire loss amounting to $6,400.00.
ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson,
Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin and Williamson. Mo-
tion received 9 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION
CARRIED.
WATER DEPARTMENT:
SEWER DEPARTMENT:
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
Mayor Reid presented the followin g bid tabulation sheet covering
a six month supply (July thru December 31, 1979) of Police & Fire
uniforms:
BIDDER:
Farrior's Inc. Little Rock, Ark.
Farrior's Inc. Little Rock, Ark.
Schneider's, Little Rock, Ark.
Schneider's, Little Rock, Ark.
Martin's South Uniforms, Mfs., Tenn.
($) AMOUNT
296.12 Police Uniform
160.05 Fire Uniform
----~4~56~.1~7.-TOTAL
298.00 Police Uniform
165.10 Fire Uniform
463.10
Bid rejected: Bid was in-
comp l ete; no bid furnished
for Item 5 of the 16 police
items. Total bid figures
not included, as requested.
After rev'ewing Police Chief Shepherd's recommendations to accept
Schneider's bid and noting Fire Chief Schmitt's approving comments,
Alderman Abdin mov ed, secon ded by Alderman Boyd, not to accept
the low bid submit ted and to award bid to Schneider's. Approved
by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED. (DISCUSSED IN PRE-COUNCIL MEETING)
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
STREET DEPARTMENT:
PARKS & RECREATION DEPT:
SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
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PLANNING COMMISSION:
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 5, 1979
PAGE THREE
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson, to approve
reconnnendation submitted by Planning Connnission approving the
Final Plat of Highland Park Subdivision, four lots, with stip-
ulations to be met imposed by Sewer Commission. Approved by
voice vote. MOTION CARRIED. (DISCUSSED IN PRE-COUNCIL MEETING)
ORDLNANCE NUMBER 5 4 3: (Council Ord. #15-79)
''AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING VARIOUS PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF
JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS (GENERAL LOCATION: STONEWALL SUBDIVISION,
PHASE IV); AMENDING ORDINANCES NUMBER 213 AND 238 OF THE CITY OF
JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES" (rezoning 77.39
acres from R-1 and R-3 to R-0 classification) was introduced.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes, that Ordinance
be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted
aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Flet-
cher, Abdin and Williamson. Motion received 9 affirmative votes
and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance read for FIRST
TIME by Bertha Tipton, Mayor's Secy.
Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Abdin, that Ordinance
be accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted
aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Flet-
cher, Abdin and Williamson. Motion received 9 affirmative votes
and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON
FIRST READING.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson, to suspend the
rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and
the following voted aye, Aldermen: Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson,
Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin and Williamson. Alderman Knight voted nay.
Motion received 8 affirmative votes and 1 negative vote. MOTION
CARRIED. Whereupon, Bertha Tipton, Mayor's Secy., read the Ord-
inance for SECOND TIME.
I
Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Abdin, to further
suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READ-
ING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Lawson,
Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin and Williamson. Mo-
tion received 8 affirmative votes and 1 negative vote. MOTION
CARRIED. Whereupon, Bertha Tipton, Mayor's Secy. , read the Ord-
inance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME,
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes, that Ordinance
be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye,
Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher,
Abdin and Williamson. Motion received 9 affirmative votes and 0
negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Abdin, that the
EMERGENCY CLAUSE be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL and the
following voted aye, Aldermen: Swaim, WilS'on, Boyd and Abdin.
Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Hughes, Fletcher and Williamson voted
nay. Motion received 4 affirmative votes and 5 negative votes.
MOTION FAILED.
ORDINANCE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 5 4 3 THIS 5TH DAY OF
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JULY 5, 1979
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JULY, 1979. (Ordinance to become effective in thirty days and
published thereon.) (DISCUSSED IN PRE-COUNCIL MEETING)
GENERAL:
Finance Director, Eugene Kelley, presented three bookkeeping
adjustments for council action. He stated the following
debts should be "forgiven" and written off the records:
1. Due to Street Fund from Park Regular Fund -$11,566;68
2. Due to General Fund from Revenue Sharing Fund-$7,670.00
3. Due to General Fund from Park Fund-$2,657.77
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Fletcher, to approve
aforementioned bookkeeping adjustments be made and cleared off
of the books. Approved by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Wilson recommended Mr. Phil Keaton, 3212 North First
Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas, be elected to serve out Alder-
man Elkins' term in office as Alderman. Alderman Swaim previous-
ly withdrew the name of Richard Jones for consideration in pre-
council meeting.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Boyd, to elect
Mr. Phil Keaton to serve out Alderman Elkins' term in office,
Ward 5, Position 1. Approved by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Reid swore in Mr. Keaton at this time and he took a seat
on council rostrum.
Mayor Reid presented the next item of business concerning a
request from Fred's Dept. Store to consider an overruling
of a recent judgment from Board of Adjustment membership that
denied two sign variances.
No representative was present to plead aforementioned case; there-
fore, after review of situation with City Inspector New, Alderman
Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson, to deny said request
to overrule Board of Adjustment. Approved by voice vote. MO-
TION CARRIED. (one negative vote cast -Ald. Lawson) GENERAL CON-
SENSUS REACHED WAS IF PETITIONER WISHES TO COME BACK AT THE NEXT
COUNCIL MEETING, HE WOULD BE HEARD. ())IS CUSSED IN PRE.,.COUNCIL MTG.)
NON-AGENDA: PROPOSED ORDINANCE/AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF REVENUE
BONDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,250,000.00 FOR WATER AND SEWER IMPROVE-
MENTS. (Council Ordinance No. 16-79)
Mr. James Buttrey, Atty. at Law, stated above ordinance had been
compiled and ready the day of council meeting, July 5th, under
direction of underwriter, Stephens, Inc. He stated he felt his
firm had responded with unusual speed in presenting aforementioned
document considering the circumstances. The council requested,
and he responded affirmatively, that he be responsible for pre-
senting future paperwork dealing with said project in a timely
and appropriate manner. Whereupon, Alderman Swaim moved, seconded
by Alderman Lawson, to suspend the rules and consider Ordinance.
ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Lawson and Swaim.
Aldermen: Knight, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin and
Williamson voted nay.
and 7 negative votes.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 5, 1979
PAGE FIVE
Motion received 2 affirmative votes
MOTION FAILED.
Mayor Reid stated a Special Council Meeting would be called
in the near future to consider aforementioned Ordinance.
ADJOURNMENT:
With mutual consent of all present meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
?1~~~~~-&R Nancy Janeerren, ~ ka.esG. 'Rei; yor
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS / CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
173.
CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
July 12, 1979
12:00 NOON MUNICIPAL BLDG.
1. OPENING PRAYER:
2. ROLL CALL:
3. GENERAL:
ADJOURNMENT:
a. Council Ord. #16-79/AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF
WATERWORKS SEWER REVENUE BONDS FOR CERTAIN 1M-
IMPROVEMENTS ($1 ,2?0,000.00 ISSUE)
b. SETTING DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING/WATERWORKS PORTION
OF REVENUE BOND ISSUE (Stephens: Friday, Eldredge &
Clark, Attys. at Law)
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAYOR'S OFFICE -MUNICIPAL BUILDING
JULY 12, 1979 (12:00 NOON-1:00 P.M.)
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas, met in Special
Session, July 12, 1979, at 12:00 Noon, in the Office of the Mayor, City
Hall, Municipal Building, Jacksonville, Arkansas. Special Session
was called to order by Alderman Wilson, presiding in the absence of Mayor
Reid, and the Invocation was delivered by Alderman Lawson. The standing
audience participated in the 11 Pledge of Allegiance 11
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ATTENDANCE:
The following members were present on ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Lawson,
Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Keaton and Williamson. (Alderman Fletcher was absent
for entire meeting; Aldermen: Abdin and Boyd arrived late) Present: 7.
Absent: 3. Quorum was declared present by Alderman Wilson. Others in
attendance: City Clerk Gerren; City Attorney Groce; Mack McAlister, C.P.A.;
Messrs. Leggett and Buttrey, Friday, Eldredge & Clark, Attys. at Law; Gene
Wilbourn, Stephens Investments, Inc.,; Dr. Albert Johnson, Chairman, Jack-
sonville Sewer Commission; Whit Davis and Joe Phillips, members of the
Jacksonville Water Commission; Bertha Tipton, Mayor's Secretary, plus several
dept. heads.
Alderman Wilson introduced Gene Wilbourn, Stephens Investments, Inc. He
said bonds under consideration to be sold that day or following day would
be considered 11 junior lend 11 bonds. He acknowledged receipt of projected
1979 and 1980 financial statements from Water and Sewer Commissions which
would be used to back-up sale of revenue bonds for water and sewer improve-
ments.
GENERAL:
ORDINANCE NUMBER 5 4 4: (Council Ord. #16-79)
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF WATERWORKS SEWER REVENUE BONDS FOR
THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE COST OF CONSTRUCTING IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WATER-
WORKS AND SEWER AT THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS; PROVIDING FOR THE
PAYMENT OF THE BONDS; PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO; AND DE-
CLARING AN EMERGENCY 11 was introduced. $1~250,000.00 ISSUE/FOR: WATER LINE
CONNECTION WITH NORTH LITTLE ROCK ($1 ,000,000.00 : 250,000.00 ISSUE: SEWER
IMPROVEMENTS ($200,000.00 ROCKY BRANCH INTERCEPTOR LINE/$50,000.00 SOUTH
JACKSONVILLE PUMP STATION & FORCE MAIN)
Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Boyd, that Ordinance be placed
on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight,
Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Keaton and Williamson. Motion received
8 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance read
for FIRST TIME by Bertha Tipton, Mayor's Secretary and City Clerk Gerren.
Alderman Lawson moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes, that Ordinance be
accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson.
Motion received 9 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes, to suspend the rules
and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted
aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Abdin, Keaton
and Williamson. Motion received 9 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes.
MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, Bertha Tipton, 'Mayor's Secretary, read the Ord-
inance for SECOND TIME.
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 12, 1979
PAGE TWO
Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Knight, to further suspend
the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL
CALL and the following voted aye, Al dermen: Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes,
Wilson, Boyd, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson. Motion received 9 affirmative
votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, Bertha Tipton,
Mayor•s Secretary, read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes, that the Ordinance be
APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Abdin, Keaton and ~Jilliamson.
Motion received 9 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Lawson moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes, that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE
be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson.
Motion received 9 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 5 4 4 THIS
12TH DAY OF JULY, 1979.
Alderman Wilson suggested the req uired public hearing set by State Statute
10 days after afo rem e ntioned ordinance had passed cou l d be conducted on
August 2, 1979 (regular council meeting date). Bond counsel present agreed.
Whereupon, Alderman Lawson mo ved, seconded by Alderman Abdin, that public
hearing be set at 8:00P.M., August 2, 1979, J ackso nville Police & Courts
building, and that Notice be pu blished , so stated. Appro ved by unanimous
voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
ADJOURN~lENT:
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Williamson, to adjourn until next
regular meeting scheduled for July 19, 1979. Approved by unanimous voice
vote. MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted, ~
~-i'W?aJ=n ~y Clerk
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
AGENDA
Regular City Council Meeting
July 19, 1979
(REG. MEETING TIME-7:30P.M.) (PRE-COUNCIL MEETING TIME-7:00P.M.)
1. OPENING PRAYER:
2. ROLL CALL:
3. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES: Reg. City Council Meeting -July 5, 1979
Special City Council Meeting -July 12, 1979
4. APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION
OF MINUTES: Reg. City Council Meeting -June 21, 1979
5. CONSENT AGENDA:
(POLICE DEPT)
(STREET DEPT)
6. WATER DEPARTMENT:
7. SEWER DEPARTMENT:
8. FIRE DEPARTMENT:
9. POLICE DEPARTMENT:
10. STREET DEPARTMENT:
11. PARKS & REC DEPT:
12. SANITATION DEPT:
a. Monthly Report (Chief Shepherd)
b. Monthly Report (Supt. Robt. Martin)
a. Grant App. Proposal/ambulance eqpt. (Mayor Reid)
13. PLANNING COMMISSION: a. City Council Ord. #17-79/Recommend Approval to rezone
Foxwood Country Clb. from R-0 to C-1 (Ald. Wilson)
14. GENERAL:
15. APPOINTMENTS:
16. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT:
a . Discussion/cur'few ordinance (City Atty. Groce)
b. Request to appeal Board of Adjustment Ruling denying
2 sign v~riance requests (FOR FRED 1 S DEPT STORE)
c . City Council Ord. #18-79/Ark. Cable TV Rate Schedule
(Mayor Reid)
d. Res. #11-79/Authorizing the transfer of certain costs
from Comm. Dev. Dir. to HUD CDBG Grant (Mayor Reid)
e. Res. #12-79/second appraisal regs. not to be required/
C.D.B,G, grants (Mayor Reid)
f. Request acceptance of Appraisals/For: 25 parcels +l
pump station/Phase II, CDBG Hud So. Jckvl. project.
(Mayor Reid)
a . City Clerk will be attending a Municipal Clerk Seminar
in Fayetteville the week of July 23 thru the 27th.
b. The sewer line project along No. First Street has
been completed and final payment to the contractor
will be made next week.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
POLICE & COURTS FACILITY~ W. MAIN ST.
JULY 19, 1979 (7:30P.M.-8:17P.M.)
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas, met in Regular
Session, July 19, 1979, at 7:30p.m., preceded by a pre-council meeting
conducted in the Conference Room at the Police & Courts building, 7:00
p.m. Regular Meeting was called to order by Mayor Reid who also offered
the Invocation followed by the 11 Pledge of Allegiance 11
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PRE-COUNCIL MEETING DISCUSSION:
(1 ) POLI CE DEPT: Item 9a . Age nda: (PROPOSED GRANT FOR AMBULANCE EQPT./SUPS.)
Police Officer Kea t hley s tated that approval from the city council was
needed by August 1, 1979 in order to qualify for above referenced grant
for 50-50 available monies.
(2) PLANNING COMMISSION: Item 13 a. Agen da: (REZONING/FOXWOOD COUNTRY CLUB)
Al de rm an Wilson, sponsor, s tated an approved rezoning ordinance would
be required as soon as possible as this was the only thing holding up
sale of said club. He reported the Planning Commission had recommended
rezoning with no opposition received from public at large.
(3) GENERAL: Item 14 a. Age nda: (CURFEW ORDINANCE IN EFFECT)
Mayor Reid repor t ed t he at torney who requested a hearing on above item
of business had called city hall that day canceling his appearance.
Membership requested this item of business be placed back on Agenda
ONLY after a written request has been received.
(4) GENERAL: Item 14 b. Age nda: (BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT RULING/2 SIGN VARIANCES)
May or Reid sta ted he t hought the sign request that covered an oversized
sign to be placed directly on the front of the building (Fred's Dept.
Store) could be allowed as it would be a part of the building, but he
did not think the proposed oversized sign on the street should be
allowed. Aldermen Knight and Abdin reported they had visited with
petitioner and he had indicated his firm would be willing to go along
with not having the large, oversized sign on the street if they could
be allowed to have one on building.
(5) GENERAL: Item 14 c. Agenda: (ARK CABLE TV RATE SCHEDULE)
Mr. Ho ofi1 an, Atty. at Law, reported Ark. Cable TV has made application
to have a new television station broadcasting in Jacksonville and he
saw no reason for it to be turned down. Also, the company has ordered
the equipment for the programming, he reported.
(6) GENERAL: Item 14 d and e. Age nda: (2 RESOLUTIONS/CDBG HUD GRANTS)
May or Re id explain ed tha t t he transfer of funds was required by Resolu-
tion form in order for HUD to recognize grant funds to be allocated
to Comm. Dev. Dept. to pay for salaries, equipment, etc. authorized
by present grant guidelines. Also, HUD requires a Resolution in or-
der to comply with Fed. Register guidelines concerning only one appraisal
versus two being needed for CDBG projects which would be money saving.
(7) GENERAL: Item 14 f. Age nda: (ACCEPTANCE OF APPRAISALS/25 PARCELS)
Mayo r Re i d s tated formal acceptance was required by HUD in order
for CDBG grant monies to pay landowners the fair market value on
easement procurement for So. Jacksonville Phase II Sewer Project.
(8) ANNOUNCEMENT: NON-AGENDA/M ay or Reid: (NEW POLICE & CTS. FACILITY)
11 Walk -through 11 with archi t ectural f irm retained by the city; newly
completed Police & Courts building; 1:30 p.m., July 20th, 1979.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 19, 1979
PAGE TWO
(9) ANNOUNCEMENT: NON-AGENDA: (Mayor Reid) (SANITATION DEPT.)
Mayor Reid announced he had been contacted by B.F.I. firm in Jackson-
ville who have expressed an interest in presenting a proposal to the
membership to pick up the garbage and trash presently being performed
by city forces. He reported the firm had invited membership to visit
a Biloxi, Miss., plant set-up. The council requested that a rep-
resentative from B.F.I. present proposal along with a breakdown of
Sanitation Dept. expenses/income by Mayor Reid at next pre-council
meeting.
(10) ANNOUNCEMENTS: Item 16 b. Agenda: (TONEYVILLE SEWER PROJECT)
Alderman Keaton commented that the ditch area in vicinity of Mr.
Fitts• property located in above referenced No. Jckvl. area could
not be maintained by the city or Mr. Fitts because of extreme
verticale angle of ditch. Ald. Wilson proposed Tommy Bond, Bond Eng.,
be contacted so he could inform the contractor of situation and have
ditch fixed so it could be properly maintained.
(11) ANNOUNCEMENTS: NON -AGENDA: (ENERGY SAVING MEASURES BY CITY) (Mayor Reid)
Mayor Reid announced the t emperature has been set at 78 degrees in
city hall and he was going to try and save every gallon of gasoline
possible. Feasibility of installing an automatic timing device on air
conditioning and heating unit was discussed but no action taken.
ATTENDANCE AT REGULAR MEETING:
The following members were present on ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Law-
son, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson. Al-
derman Boyd was absent. (Ald. Boyd reported previously she would be absent)
Present: 9. Absent: 1. Quorum was declared. Others present: Mayor Reid;
City Clerk Gerren; Bertha Tipton, Mayor's Secy., plus several department heads.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
Mayor Reid presented the Minutes of Reg. City Council Meeting, July 5, 1979,
and Special City Council Meeting, July 12, 1979, for study and later action.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Abdin, to approve the Minutes of
Regular City Council Meeting, June 21, 1979, as published. MOTION CARRIED
BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes, to accept and file Monthly
Police Department Report (June) filed by Chief Shepherd, reflecting a total
of 949 cases brought before the Municipal Court, $31,642.67 collected in fines,
forfeitures and miscellaneous payments, $510.50 collected in Animal Control
Department and $1,207.20 collected during month for Emergency Services Divn.
ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Swaim,
Hughes, Wilson, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson. Motion received 9
affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes, to accept and file Monthly
Street Dept. Report (June) submitted by Supt. Robt. Martin, a daily work record
of work accomplished. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight,
Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson. Motion
received 9 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
WATER DEPARTMENT:
SEWER DEPARTMENT:
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
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JU~Y 19~ 19.79
PAGE THREE
POLICE DEPARTMENT: (DISCUSSED IN PRE-COUNCIL MEETING)
Mayor Re id i ntrodu ced Mr. Dan Keithley, Jacksonville Police EMS Officer,
who explained a proposed grant application for advanced (paramedic)
ambulance supplies and equipment. Said equipment would provide advanced
paramedic service to the department. He further noted that the special
equipment would provide advanced life support in a pre-hospital setting
for not only the Ci ty of Jacksonville, but for the area served by Rebsamen
Memorial Hospital as well.
The cost breakdown and source of funding for above referenced grant, as
submitted in formal Agenda packet, is outlined below:
SOURCE OF FUNDING: ACT 1090 E.M.S. REVOLVING FUNDS 50 %
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS 50 %
Item:
Portable monitor de f ibrillator
2 Watt Field Radio Unit
30 Watt Ambulance Repeater
150-ft. Radio Tower
Misc. Eqpt.
Estimated Price:
$ 5 ,995.00
$ 6,000.00
$ 6,000.00
$ 1,600.00
$ 400.00
$ 19,995.00 approx.
The above referenced prices quoted were noted to be a part of what might be
considered an ''option package" to complete the ambulance end of a com-
prehensive system. Other "option packages" may be developed within the
$20,000.00 finance limit. Officer Keathley stated it would take appro x-
imately 60 days for said grant to be approved and it would be 90 days until
equipment is received.
Jerry Lee, Comm. Dev. Director, stated the deadline for submitting grant
application is scheduled for August 1, 1979.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes, to authorize approval
of submitting a grant application for above referenced ambulance equipment
and supplies, with the understanding that the city's share (approx. $10,000.00)
would be appropriated out of the 1980 budget. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE
VOTE.
STREET DEPARTMENT:
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT:
SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
PLANNING COMMISSI ON: ORDINANCE NO. 545 (Council Ord. #17 -79)
''A N OR DINA NCE RECL ASSI FYING VARIOUS PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE,
ARKANSAS (GENERAL LOCATION: FOXWOOD COUNTRY CLUB) AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER
213 AND 238 OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE , ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES"
was introduced. (rezoning from R-0 to C-1 classification)
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes, that Ordinance be placed
on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight,
Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson. Mo-
tion received 9 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Ord i nance read for FIRST TIME by Bertha Tipton, Mayor's Secy.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson, that Ordinance be accepted
on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight,
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 19, 1979
PAGE FOUR
Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson. Motion
received 9 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE
ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson, to suspend the rules and
place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye,
Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and
Williamson. Motion received 9 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION
CARRIED. Whereupon, Bertha Tipton, Mayor's Secy., read the Ordinance for SECOND
TIME.
Alderman Abdin 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: Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Fletcher, Abdin,
Keaton and Williamson. Motion received 9 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes.
MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, Bertha Tipton, Mayor's Secy., read the Ordinance
for THIRD AND FINAL TIME.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson, that Ordinance be APPROVED
AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson,
Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson. Motion received
9 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson, that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE
be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson .
Motion received 9 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED .
ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 5 4 5 THIS
19TH DAY OF JULY, 1979.
GENERAL:
Mayor Reid announced legal counsel representing American Civil Liberties Union
Foundation had called to report his absence to discuss the city's teenage
curfew ordinance presently in effect. The mayor then requested if there was
anyone present in dissent of present law. No one appeared. Item tabled and/or
held in abeyance as discussed in pre-council meeting.
Mr. Fred Wurslin, representing Baddour, Inc., Memphis, Tennesee, was recognized
by Mayor Reid to present his appeal to the council concerning recent decision
disallowing two sign variance requests for Fred's Department Store. Mr. John
New, City Code Enforcement Director, explained code violations in this regard.
After discussion concerning possible waiver to code regulations, Alderman Ab-
din moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson, to go ahead and allow waiver for
Fred's Dept. Store with the sign to be put on front of the building as re-
quested and to have petitioner follow the rules according to city code for
sign to be located on the street, allowing 200-ft. on street with required
height to be adhered to. Approved by voice vote. (Alderman Hughes voted nay).
MOTION CARRIED. (DISCUSSED IN PRE-COUNCIL MEETING)
ORDINANCE NO. 5 4 6: Ci t y Council Ord. #18-79:
"AN ORD I NANCE AM END I NG ORDINA NCE NO. 23 4 TO RE MOVE THE PROVISIONS THAT THE
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE REGULATE THE RATES SET FORTH THEREIN TO COMPLY WITH THE
PROVISIONS OF THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATION COMMISSION, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES"
was introduced. (city not to set cable television rates)
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 19, 1979
PAGE FIVE
Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson, that Ordinance be placed
on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight,
Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson. Motion
received 9 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Ord-
inance read for FIRST TIME by Bertha Tipton, Mayor's Secy.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson, that Ordinance be accepted
on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight,
Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson. Mo-
tion received 9 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORD -
INANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes, to suspend the rules and
place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye,
Aldermen: Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson.
Alderman Knight voted nay. Motion received 8 affirmative votes and 1 negative
vote. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, Bertha Tipton, Mayor's Secy., read the Ord-
inance for SECOND TIME.
Alderman Hughes 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: Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Fletcher, Abdin,
Keaton and Williamson. Alderman Knight voted nay. Motion received 8 affirm-
ative votes and 1 negative vote. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, Bertha Tipton,
Mayor's Secy., read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME.
Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson, that Ordinance be
APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and William-
son. Motion received 9 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION
CARRIED. (DISCUSSED IN PRE-COUNCIL MEETING)
ORDI NA NCE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 54 6 THIS 19TH DAY OF JULY , 1979.
NOTE: EMERGE NCY CLAU SE NOT VOTED UP ON (ORO. EFFECT IV E 19 AUGUST 1979)
RESOLUTION NO. 2 4 5 - 7 9: Ci t y Council Res. #11-79.
1'A RESOL UTIO N OF THE CIT Y COU NCIL OF THE CIT Y OF JACKSO NVILLE, ARKANSAS, AUTH-
ORIZING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR TO TRANSFER CERTAIN COST RELATED
TO THE SOUTH JACKSONVILLE SANITARY SEWER PHASE II TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING
AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, SMALL CITIES, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAW
was introduced. (DISCUSSED IN PRE-COUNCIL MEETING)
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Abdin, to read Resolution No.
245-79. Approved by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY . Whereupon,
Bertha Tipton, Mayor's Secy., read the Resolution in its entirety.
Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Fletcher, to approve and adopt
Resolution No. 245-79. Approved by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
RESOLUTION APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 245-79 THIS 19TH DAY OF JULY , 1979.
(NOTE: See Exhibit A, 7-19-79, Copy of above referenc ed Reso l uti on )
RESOLUTION NO. 2 4 6 -7 9: Ci t y Council Res. #12-79 :
11 A RES OL UTI ON OF TH E CITY COUN CI L OF THE CIT Y OF J AC KSONVILLE, ARKANSAS,
ADOPTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT UNIFORM RELOCATION
ASSISTANCE AND REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION REGULATIONS #24 CFR PART 42 FOR
THE 1978 SOUTH JACKSONVILLE SANITARY SEWER PHASE II COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT NO. B-78-DS-05-0003 11 was introduced. (DISCUSSED IN PRE-COUNCIL MEETING)
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Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes, to read Resolution No,
246-79. Approved by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Whereupon,
Bertha Tipton, Mayor's Secy., read Resolution in its entirety.
Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Abdin, to approve and adopt
Resolution No. 246-79. Approved by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
RESOLUTION NO. 2 4 6-7 9 APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 19TH DAY OF JULY, 1979.
Alderman Swaim moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes, to give authority to
accept and approve payment of the estimates of fair market value for the
So. Jckvl. Sewer Phase II project, to be paid for out of CDBG funds.
Approved by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. (DISCUSSED IN PRE-
COUNCIL MEETING) Listed below is just compensation due owners as approved
by council membership:
PARCEL #:
BCE-1
BCE-2
BCE-3
BCE-4
BCE-5
BCE-6
BCE-7
BCE-8
BCE-9
BCE-10
BCE-11
BCE-12
BCE-13
BCE-14
BCE-15
BCE-16
BCE-17
BCE-18
BCE-19
BCE-20
BCE-21
BCE-22
BCE-23
BCE-24
BCE-25
PUMPING STATION
TOTAL
APPOINTMENTS:
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
AMOUNT: ( $)
650.00
1 '125. 00
2,450.00
1,935.00
450.00
800.00
570.00
570.00
2,000.00
600,00
975.00
490.00
450,00
300.00
300,00
350,00
350,00
440,00
330.00
365.00
320,00
300,00
450.00
400,00
275.00
3,940.00 (For Sewer Commission Action)
21 , 185.00 (rounded)
City Clerk will be attending a Municipal Clerk Seminar in Fayetteville the week
of July 23rd through the 27th.
The sewer line project along No. First Street has been completed and final payment
to the contractor will be made next week.
Alderman Lawson remarked he would like to get together with Finance Director
Kelley on status of where the city is insofar as the budget is concerned. Mayor
Reid reported a meeting will be called (special) sometime in August in this regard.
ADJOURNMENT:
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 19, 1979
PAGE SEVEN
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded ·by AldermM Hu9h.es, to adjourn until
next regular council meeting scheduled for August 2, 1979. Approved by
voice vote. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Respectfully submitted,
Au 77~ d_~ Mrs. Nancy ~erren, City Clerk
JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
RESOlUTION NO, 245~79
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS,
AUTHORIZING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR TO TRANSFER CERTAIN COST
RELATED TO THE SOUTH JACKSONVILLE SANITARY SEWER PHASE II TO THE DEPART-
MENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, SMALL CITIES, COMMUNITY DEVELOP-
MENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the City of Jacksonville is presently providing administrative
assistance on the South Jacksonville Sanitary Sewer Phase II for the Depart-
ment of Housing and Urban Development, Small Cities, Community Development
Block Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Jacksonville desires to transfer these expenses
to the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Small Cities, Community
Development Block Grant Program;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
Jacksonville, Arkansas, authorizes the Community Development Director to
transfer the following applicable administrative expenses, to the Depart-
ment of Housing and Urban Development, Small Cities, Community Development
Block Grant Program:
1. Salaries, wages and related costs of the applicant's staff
and the staff of local public agencies engaged in carrying out the pro-
gram;
2. Travel costs incurred for official business in carrying out the
program;
3. Administrative services performed under third-party contracts or
agreements, including such services as general legal services, accounting
services and audit services;
4. Other costs for goods and services required for administration
of the program including such goods and services as rental and maintenance
of office space, insurance, utilities, office supplies and rental or pur-
chase of office equipment; and
5. Costs associated with administration of individual program activities.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be placed in the
permanent records of the minutes of the City Council of Jacksonville, Arkansas.
WITNESS our hands and sea 1 s the 19th day of _ ___.:.J...:...U.::..L Y.:....__ ___ , 1979.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
PAUL D. GROCE, CITY ATTORNEY
Exhibit A MEETING OF JULY 19TH, 1979
CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
A G E N D A
Regular CitY-CouncTl Meeting
August 2, 1979
REGULAR MEETING TIME-7:30P.M. PRE-COUNCIL MEETING TIME -7:00 P.M.
Court Room: Police & Courts Bldg. Conference Room: Police & Cts. Bldg.
NOTE: PUBLIC HEARING: 8:00 P.M. -POLICE & COURTS BUILDING -REGARDING WATER
AND SEWER REVENUE BOND ISSUE AND TO CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING
THE CONVERSION OF WATER AND SEWER REVENUE BONDS.
PRE-COUNCIL AGENDA:
SANITATION DEPARTMENT: DISCUSSION: PROPOSAL/GARBAGE & TRASH PICKUP IN THE CITY OF
JACKSONVILLE (B.F.I. COMPANY, MR. JIM DOUGLAS)
1. OPENING PRAYER:
2. ROLL CALL:
3. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES: Reg. City Council Meeting-July 19, 1979
4. APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION Reg. City Council Meeting-July 5, 1979
OF MINUTES: Special City Council Meeting-July 12, 1979
5. CONSENT AGENDA:
(STREET DEPT)
6. WATER DEPARTMENT:
7. SEWER DEPARTMENT:
8. FIRE DEPARTMENT:
9. POLICE DEPARTMENT:
10. STREET DEPARTMENT:
11. PARKS & REC DEPT:
12. SANITATION DEPT:
13. PLANNING COMMISSION:
14. GENERAL:
15. APPOINTMENTS:
16. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT:
a. Request for Street Lights: (Mayor Reid)
l. 902 Church Street 2. 602 Ray Rd. 3. Bridge on
West Main Street (Bayou Meto)
a. Request to accept low bid: (l) asphalt roller with
transport trailer (Mayor Reid)
b. Request to advertise for bids/Loop Road Bridge
Project (Mayor Reid)
a. Recommend approval of Final Plat/Elbow Estates
Subdivision/outside city limits/subject to road
improvements (See Minutes)
b. Recommend approval of Final Plat/Cedar Creek Sub-
division/outside city limits/subject to stipulations
placed by Pulaski County Planning Board and Planning
Commission of Jacksonville
a. PUBLIC HEARING: WATER & SEWER REVENUE BOND ISSUE
(Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds) (Mayor Reid)
City Council Res. #13-79: Approving Conversion of
Water & Sewer Revenue Bonds (Mayor Reid)
b, City Council Res . #14-79/Purchase of treated water from
Mid-Ark. Reg. Water Distribution Dist. (Mayor Reid)
a. HOSPITAL COMMISSION: Mr. Alton Johnson/replacing
Mr. John Freeman/to serve out balance of term that
expires on 6-31-1982.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
POLICE & COURTS FACILITY -W. MAIN ST.
AUGUST 2, 1979 (7;30 P.M. ~ 8;25 P.M.)
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas, met in Regular Session,
August 2, 1979, at 7:30 p.m., preceded by a pre-council meeting conducted in the
Conference Room at the Police and Courts building, 7:00p.m. Regular Meeting
was called to order by Mayor Reid and quorum declared. Alderman Swaim offered
the Invocation followed by the recitation of the 11 Pledge of Allegiance 11 led
by Mayor Reid with standing audience participating.
PRE-COUNCIL MEETING DISCUSSION:
(1) CONSENT AGENDA: Item 5 a. Agenda: (STREET LIGHT PLACEMENT)
Mayor Reid clarified street light placement on Agenda referring to #3
(light to be placed at West Main Street Bridge (Bayou Meta) area.
(2) STREET DEPARTMENT: Item 10 a. Agenda: (ASPHALT ROLLER/LOW BID)
(3)
(4)
(5)
( 6)
(7)
(8)
Street Supt. Robt. Martin stated that none of the bids received by the
city met specifications. Therefore, he suggested they all be rejected.
He stated he could live with delay.
Mayor Reid announced the following plans and specifications were avail-
able for review: (1) Loop Road bridge project (2) So. Redmond Rd. extension
project (tentative plans for the latter)
PLANNING COMMISSION: Items 13 a. & b. Agenda: OUTSIDE CITY LIMIT SUBDIVISIONS:
Elbow Estates Subdivision road improvements were discussed. General consensus
of opinion reached was that said development had been caught 11 in the middle 11
of present transition period covering new regulations and specifications for
county roads. It was reported by Minutes of Planning Commission that Pulaski
County Judge Beaumont accepted roads in the subdivision with compacted gravel
being laid with time stipulation imposed for placement. Minutes also dis-
closed 9 stipulations had been placed on Cedar Creek Subdivision.
LIBERTY SUBDIVISION UPDATE: (Stanphil Rd. area)
Alderman Lawson requested a progress report on the streets. Supt. Martin
and Alderman Swaim reported the situation was just about the same as when
the council voted to approval Final Plat conditional to streets in Phase
I being finished by Sept. 1st.
GENERAL: CITY COUNCIL RES. #14-79: Item 14 b. Agenda: MARWDD WATER:
Mayor Reid requested council action be held in abeyance until the Water Commission
has acted on proposal to purchase water from Mid-Ark. Reg. Water Distribution
District and gallonage to be purchased has been calculated.
ABSENCE OF ALDERMEN:
It was reported that Aldermen Williamson and Keaton would not be in attendance.
AUXILIARY FIREMAN APPOINTMENT:
Mayor Reid stated that Fire Chief Schmitt has requested through his office to
be given authorization to appoint Greg Woods for an Auxiliary Fireman position.
Membership agreed to mayor's request with no dissenting voice heard.
CURFEW ORDINANCE DISCUSSION:
Mr. Andrew Weltcheck, Atty. at Law, 523 W. 15th St., L. R., Ark., approached
membership and requested an audience during formal session to discuss alleged
discrimination against the youth in Jacksonville through application of and
enforcement of present curfew ordinance. He requested council body repeal
said law. In discussion it was brought it that it would take 2/3rds vote to
honor attorney's request for this item to be placed on formal Agenda. It was
decided if item was to be placed on table for discussion, that it would have to
be entertained after all other business had been dispensed with first.
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PRE-COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM: SANITATION DEPARTMENT: PROPOSAL/GARBAGE & TRASH PICKUP
SERVICE IN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE-B.F.I. COMPANY, JR. JIM DOUGLAS, REP.
Mr. Douglas approached membership and presented a short, oral business history
and explained his firm's services. Literature describing services being per-
formed in Biloxi, Miss., was distributed and he invited those interested in
visiting said operation for a jet plane ride and tour of his firm's Biloxi
set-up.
After hearing from Finance Director Kelley concerning his concerns and thoughts
towards conversion to B.F.I. services versus city's present Sanitation Depart-
ment operations, membership requested Mr. Douglas to set up another meeting, at
his convenience, setting forth a written proposal outlining proposed fee schedule
over a period of 3-5 years' time, services offered, equipment coverages, etc.
NOTE: DURING AFOREMENTIONED INFORMAL DISCUSSION, THE FOLLOWING PRICES, SERVICES,
ETC. WERE QUOTED BY MR. DOUGLAS:
(1) B.F.I. WOULD OFFER A MILLION DOLLAR PERFORMANCE BOND.
(2) CHARGES: RESIDENTIAL -NOW -$3.50/8-10% INCREASE SECOND YEAR; 8-10% INCREASE
THIRD YEAR.
(3) PICKUP GARBAGE -RESIDENTIAL/TWICE A WEEK AT CURBSIDE -TRASH/ONCE A WEEK WITH
BUNDLES TO BE TIED IN 5-FT. LENGTHS ONLY
(4) CITY'S EQUIPMENT WOULD BE BOUGHT AT FAIR MARKET VALUE WITH A DEALER IN
THE CITY TO DETERMINE "FAIR MARKET VALUE".
(5) A 3-YEAR CONTRACT WOULD BE SIGNED.
(6) TWENTY CENTS PER HOUSEHOLD PER MONTH WOULD BE GIVEN TO CITY IF THE CITY
CONTINUED TO DO COLLECTIONS.
(7) POSSIBILITY B.F.I. WOULD RIRE CITY'S EMPLOYEES. (SANITATION DEPT)
(8) B.F.I. HANDLES COMMERCIAL PICKUP ONLY AT L.R.A.F.B. AT PRESENT.
ATTENDANCE AT REGULAR MEETING:
The following members were present on ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Lawson,
Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher and Abdin. Aldermen Keaton and Williamson
were absent. (absences previously reported to the mayor's office) Present:
8. Absent: 2. Others present: Mayor Reid; City Clerk Gerren; Bertha Tipton,
Mayor's Secy.; City Atty. Groce, plus several dept. heads.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
Mayor Reid presented the Minutes of Reg. City Council Meeting held July 19, 1979,
for study and later action.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Boyd, to approve the Minutes of Regular
Council Meeting, July 5, 1979 and Special Council Meeting, July 12, 1979, as pub-
lished. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson, to approve and accept billings
for the following street lights: 902 Church Street; 602 Ray Road and at the
Bridge on West Main St. (Bayou Meto area). ROLL CALL and the following voted
aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher and Abdin.
Motion received 8 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. (DIS-
CUSSED IN PRE-COUNCIL MEETING)
WATER DEPARTMENT:
SEWER DEPARTMENT:
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
STREET DEPARTMENT:
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Mayor Reid presented the following bid tabulation sheet covering one (1) asphalt
roller with transport trailer:
BIDDER:
CON-MARK, INC.
RUSHING & MASON EQUIPMENT COMPANY
LITTLE ROCK ROAD MACHINE COMPANY
MOODY EQUIPMENT COMPANY
*Unit did not meet specs. on drive system.
Taxes
AMOUNT:
No Bid Received.
$ 6,180.85 *
$ 7,050.00 **
$ 8,600.00
258.00
$ 8,858.00
An alternate bid of $4,690.85 did not meet specs. on weight requirements.
**No tax was indicated for trailer.
An alternate bid 9f $6,100.00 did not meet specs. on trailer.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes, to deny low bid received
because it did not meet specifications and to re-bid item. Aforementioned
Motion was amended as follows: Alderman Lawson moved, seconded by Alderman
Abdin, to reject all bids received. MOTION AND AMENDMENT APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. (DISCUSSED IN PRE-COUNCIL MEETING)
Mr. Ed Reigle, representing West-Tripp Surveying Company, Jacksonville, Ark.,
was recognized by Mayor Reid. Mr. Reigle updated membership on proposed
Loop Road bridge expansion project. He stated his firm•s proposal to expand
existing 19-ft. span to 31-ft. span could be met within city•s budgeted $50,000.00
for said project.
After discussion covering timetable for completion of project, Alderman Abdin
moved, seconded by Alderman Boyd, to authorize West-Tripp to advertise for
bids for Loop Road bridge project. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
(DISCUSSED IN PRE-COUNCIL MEETING)
Mayor Reid announced tentative plans for aforementioned project were available
for membership review.
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT:
SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
PLANNING COMMISSION:
In formal Letter of Recommendation from Planning Commission to City Council,
the following was submitted for council action:
ELBOW ESTATES SUBDIVISION/OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS/FINAL PLAT/Republican & Tadpole
Roads. Recommend: APPROVAL of Final Plat, SUBJECT to 5-7 inches of crushed
rock be placed within next six-month period and to concur with Pulaski County
Judge•s recommendation to allow aforementioned road surfaces versus hard-sur-
face. Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes, to accept and approve the
Planning Commission•s recommendation with stipulations to be met. MOTION CARRIED
BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
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CEDAR CREEK SUBDIVISION/OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS/FINAL PLAT/Centennial Road.
Recommend: APPROVAL of Final Plat, SUBJECT to following stipulations:
1. Approval of a waiver of 35-ft. building setback.
2. Approval of a waiver for frontage to exceed 1,320 feet .
3. Submission of a house numbering plan .
4. Certificate of owners needs to be signed and submitted.
5. To leave 50-ft. private road off of plat.
6. Establishment of drainage easement between Lots 1 and 2.
7. Approval of drainage and flood control by county engineer.
8. Health Department's approval of percolation tests.
9. Approval of Jckvl. Planning Comm.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes, to accept and approve
Planning Commission's recommendation with stipulations to be met. MOTION
CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. (DISCUSSED IN PRE-COUNCIL MEETING)
GENERAL:
Membe r s hip delayed public hearing proceedings concerning water and sewer
r evenue bond issue and Res. #13-79 until later in meeting. (adv. 8:00P.M.)
APPOINTMENTS:
Al de r man Ab din moved, seconded by Alderman Boyd, to authorize Mayor Reid's
appointment of Mr. Alton Johnson to the Hospital Commission, replacing Mr.
John Freeman, term expiring 6-31-1982. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE
VOTE.
GENERAL: (NON-AGENDA) PRESENT CURFEW ORDINANCE IN EFFECT:
Si nce t he time was 7:50 P.M., Alde rman La wson mov ed , seconded by Alderman Swaim,
to place the item of curfew discussion on the Agenda. (DISCUSSED IN PRE-COUNCIL
MEETING) MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
Mayor Reid recognized Mr. Andrew Weltcheck, Atty. at Law, who proceeded to
present the A.C.L.U. position on Jacksonville 1 s teenage curfew ordinance.
Mr. Weltcheck stated the city has an ordinance which allegedly violates young
people's rights and threatens liberties of parents. Said ordinance, he
said, discriminates against those young people outlined in curfew law because
of age only.
Mayor Reid and council membership reached a consensus of opinion, in that they
rebutted the aforementioned ordinance was being used as a "tool" only, which
they believed did not violate the Federal or State Constitution, as suggested
by Mr. Weltcheck. Chief of Police John Shepherd stated that, in his opinion,
the city should have a curfew ordinance.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes, to table aforementioned
item of business until a later date to be brought back to council table. Afore-
mentioned motion was withdrawn by both sponsors.
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Mr. Weltcheck requested curfew ordinance be repealed.
As the advertised Public Hearing time of 8:00 p.m. had arrived, membership
delayed action on aforementioned item of business until later in the meeting.
GENERAL:
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes, to go into a Public Hearing
covering water and sewer revenue bond issue. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE
VOTE.
PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Reid called Public Hearing into official session at 8:00 p.m. He announced
that this was the time for hearing protests, objections and suggestions concerning
Ordinance Number 544, passed and approved July 12, 1979, concerning the issuance
of water and sewer revenue bonds authorized and ordered issued thereby. The mayor
also stated that a copy of the Ordinance, together with notice of the adoption
thereof, the contemplated issuance of bonds, and of the meeting on this date for
hearing protests had been duly published as required by law. He then called upon
anyone present who desired to do so to present protests, objections or suggestions.
After requesting a second time if there was anyone present who wished to be heard
concerning issuance of water and sewer revenue bonds, and hearing no comments,
Mayor Reid declared Public Hearing closed at 8:04p.m.
RESOLUTION 2 4 7 - 7 9: (City Council Res. #13-79)
"A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CONVERSION OF WATER AND SEWER REVENUE BONDS, AUTHORIZED
BY ORDINANCE NO. 544; AND PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO," was introduced.
Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Abdin, to read Resolution Number
247-79. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. Resolution was read in its
entirety by Bertha Tipton, Mayor's Secretary.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes, to approve and adopt Resolution.
MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
RESOLUTION NUMBER 2 4 7 - 7 9 APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 2ND DAY OF AUGUST, 1979.
City Council Resolution #14-79 was held in abeyance, per Mayor Reid's request.
(DISCUSSED IN PRE-COUNCIL MEETING)
Mayor Reid announced a financial update would be presented at next council meeting.
Council membership took up the matter of present curfew ordinance once again.
City Atty. Groce stated he did find some problem areas in present law. He stated
he would like to see a phrase amended into the law which stated to the effect
if a young person was performing "legitimate business" he/she would not be in
violation.
Council membership requested City Atty. prepare aforementioned amendment to
curfew ordinance for action at the next council meeting,
ADJOURNMENT:
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes, to adjourn until next regular
scheduled meeting, August 16, 1979. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
tq/.
Respectfully submitted,
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REGULAR CITY-COUNCIL MEETING
August 16, 1979
REGULAR MEETING TIME -7:30 P.M.
Court Room: Police & Courts Bldg.
PRE-COUNCIL MEETING TIME -7:00 P.M.
Conference Room: Police & Courts Bldg.
1. OPENING PRAYER:
2. ROLL CALL:
3. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES: Regular City Council Meeting -August 2, 1979
4. APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION
OF ~·1INUTES:
5. CONSENT AGENDA:
(FIRE DEPARTMENT)
(STREET DEPARTMENT)
(STREET DEPARTMENT)
6. WATER DEPARTMENT:
7. SEWER DEPARTMENT:
8. FIRE DEPARTMENT:
9. POLICE DEPARTMENT:
10. STREET DEPARTMENT:
11. PARKS & RECREATION DEPT:
12. SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
13. PLANNING COMMISSION:
14. GENERAL:
15. APPOINTMENTS:
16. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT:
Regular City Council Meeting -July 19, 1979
a. Monthly Report (Chief Schmitt)
b. Monthly Report (Supt. Martin)
c. Request for Street Lights at following fire station
locations: (Mayor Reid)
1. Sta. #1 (Central/Redmond Rd.)
2. Sta. #2 (John Harden Drive)
3. Sta. #4 (So. Highway 161)
a. Reconsideration/acceptance of low bid: (1) asphalt
roller and trailer (Mayor Reid)
a. Final Plat, Woodland Hills, Ph I (Mayor Reid)
b. Final Plat, Bellevue Sub. PH I (Mayor Reid)
a. Financial Status Report (Mayor Reid)
b. Decision on Audit for 1979 (Mayor Reid)
c. City Council Ord. #19-79/Curfew: City of Jckvl.
(City Attorney Groce)
a. Labor Day Holiday Observance/Monday, September 3, 1979.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
POLICE & COURTS FACILITY -W. MAIN ST.
AUGUST 16, 1979 (7:45 P.M. -9:05P.M.)
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas, met in
Regular Session, August 16, 1979, at 7:30p.m., preceded by a pre-
council meeting conducted in the Chief of Police's Office at the Police
& Courts building, 7:00 p.m. Regular meeting was called to order by
Mayor Reid and quorum declared .. Mayor Reid delivered the invocation
followed by his leading the standing audience in the recitation of the
"Pledge of Allegiance."
PRE-COUNCIL MEETING DISCUSSION:
(1) CONSENT AGENDA: Item 5 c. Agenda: (STREET LIGHT PLACEMENT)
After short discussion, general consensus reached was that pro-,
posed lights would be placed in front of fire station buildings;
therefore, they shall be considered as strictly "street lights"
and not "night watchers".
(2) STREET DEPARTMENT: Item 10 a. Agenda: (ACCEPTANCE OF BID
STREET ROLLER & TRAILER)
Membership discussed what constituted correct bid specifications
on above item. Mayor advised council it would be wise, in his
opinion, to accept bid that met specifications as near as pos-
sible. In discussion, it was brought out some of the bidders
had trouble with gear and transmission specs. while one that
bid didn't exactly meet front guide roller specifications. The
finance director and purchasing agent agreed with the mayor's
' r aforementioned compromise to accept the bid that did not meet
1 front guide roller specifications by 4", as they felt quite
possibly this shouldn't have been listed in specs. to begin with.
(3) PLANNING COMMISSION: Item a. & b. Agenda: (FINAL PLAT/WOODLAND
HILLS SUB. PHASE I: FINAL PLAT: BELLEVUE SUB. PHASE I)
According to Mayor Reid, above referenced plats were being pre-
sented ahead of schedule because of county bond monies being a-
vailable and any delay would hinder many qualified home buyers
from obtaining loans. Planning Commission secretary provided
membership with a written synopsis of action taken by Planning
Commission body on August 13, 1979, concerning both plats under
consideration.
(4) GENERAL: Item 14 b. Agenda: (CHOOSING OF AN AUDITING FIRM FOR 1979)
Mayor Re id and Finance Director Kelley brought out in discussion
that if the city was going to keep the same auditing firm for
1980, it needed to have a proposal submitted on charged involved
with said audit. Final consensus reached was to request Rogers &
McAlister, CPA, to submit proposal to the city during council's
formal session.
(5) NON-AGENDA: (B.F.I. PROPOSAL)
Mayor Reid stated he would contact B'F'I. by a telephone call, to
ascertain if a written proposal has been prepared covering san-
itation and trash pickup services in the city.
(6) NON-AGENDA: (1980 BUDGET)
Mayor Reid announced that in going over some preliminary figures
for 1980 budget they disclosed an overage of $600,000.00 over
00001.
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1979's budget. But he was going to try and cut it by $200 000,00 -
-$250,000.00 before presenting it to membership for consideration.
ATTENDANCE AT REGULAR MEETING:
The following members were present on ROLL CALL: Aldermen:
Williamson, Keaton, Fletcher, Boyd, Wilson, Hughes, Swaim,
Lawson and Knight. Alderman Abdin was absent. (reported previous-
ly) Present: 9. Absent: 1. Others present: Mayor Reid; City
Clerk Gerren; Bertha Tipton, Mayor's Secretary; City Attorney Groce,
plus several department heads.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson, to approve
the Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting, July 19, 1979, as
published. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson, to accept
and file the Fire department's July Monthly Report, reflecting
a total of 28 alarms were answered during said month with an
estimated fire loss amounting to $5,650.00. ROLL CALL and the
following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson,
Boyd, Fletcher, Keaton and Williamson. Motion received 9 affir-
mative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson, to accept
and file the Street Department's July Monthly Report consisting
of a daily work record. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye,
Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher,
Keaton and Williamson. Motion received 9 affirmative votes and
0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson, to approve
Mayor Reid's request for street lights and to accept billing for
same at the following locations: Station #1, Central/Redmond Road;
Station #3, John Harden Drive and Station #4, South Highway 161.
ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson,
Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Keaton and Williamson.
Motion received 9 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION
CARRIED. (DISCUSSED IN PRE-COUNCIL MEETING)
WATER DEPARTMENT:
SEWER DEPARTMENT:
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
STREET DEPARTMENT:
Mayor Reid presented the following bid tabulation sheet covering
one (1) asphalt roller and trailer:
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BIDDER:
1. CON-MARK, INCORPORATED
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AMOUNT:
NO BID RECEIVED
2. RUSHING & MASON EQUIPMENT CO. $6180.85*
$4690.85 alternate bid**
* unit did not meet specifications on drive system.
** unit did not meet specifications on weight.
3. LITTLE ROCK ROAD MACHINE CO. $7050.00*
$6100.00 alternate bid**
* no tax indicated for trailer.
** unit did not meet specifications on trailer.
4. MOODY EQUIPMENT COMPANY $8858.00*
* Total bid including :t.a:xes.
Alderman Swaim moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes, to accept the bid
that meets specifications. (Little Rock Road Machine Co.-$7,050.00)
MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. (DISCUSSED IN PRE-COUNCIL
MEETING)
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT:
SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
PLANNING COMMISSION:
Mayor Reld stated that he was introducing the following Planning
Commission items of business ahead of regular schedule because he had
been requested to sponsor same at the developers' request. He an-
nounced Planning Commission Minutes would be sent to membership with
formal agenda packet, per regular schedule, for September 6, 1979
council meeting.
Mayor Reid then referred to the following written recommendations from
Planning Commission secretary covering action taken at August 13, 1979
meeting: (PRESENTED AT PRE-COUNCIL TIME)
"1"
"WOODLAND HILLS, PH I, LOT 1 THRU 17; LOTS 98 THRU 114."
Approved SUBJECT to: (Sewer, Water & Fire)
Sewer Department Stipulations:
a. LAMPING OF SANITARY SEWER LINES.
b. AS BUILT PLANS SUBMITTED THAT COMPLY WITH DEPARTMENT
POLICY.
c. PUMP STATION AND FORCE MAIN BEING TESTED AND APPROVED FOR
MAINTENANCE BY CITY FORCES.
d. SIX (6) MANHOLES BEING EITHER LIFTED UP FROM THEIR PRESENT
LOW POSITIONS LOCATED IN DEPRESSED DITCH jAREA OR BOLT-
SEALED.
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Water Department Stipulations:
a . WATER MAIN DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, INCLUDING SERVICE CONNEC-
TIONS, SHALL PASS HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE-LEAKAGE TESTS IN ACCOR-
DANCE WITH JACKSONVILLE WATER WORKS SPECIFICATIONS.
b. THE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM SHALL BE STERILIZED BY CHLORINATION
IN ACCORDANCE WITH UTILITY SPECIFICATIONS AND BACTERIOLOGICAL
SAMPLED COLLECTED FOR "SAFE" ANALYSIS BY HEALTH DEPARTMEN.T.
c. AS BUILT PLANS SUBMITTED FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL.
d . NO CONNECTION PERMITS SHALL BE ISSUED UNTIL ABOVE PROVISIONS
HAVE BEEN SATISFIED AND A LETTER OF FINAL ACCEPTANCE IS ISSUED.
Fire Department Hydrant Approval:
a. No letter of acceptance from Fire Department was submitted at
meeting; however, a letter accepting hydrants as outlined on
plans submitted to Chief Schmitt, was received in Planning
Commission Secretary's office on August 15, 1979.
A bond was posted at the meeting for street development.
"2"
"BELLEVUE SUBDIVISION, PH I (Revised plat submitted) (lots 18-
51 ) II
The lot sizes have been changed from Preliminary Plat stage.
(lots made larger by owner to accomodate a larger home)
Streets have not been paved and no bond was posted at meeting.
Approved SUBJECT to: (Water)
Water Department Stipulations:
a. WATER MAIN DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, INCLUDING SERVICE CONNECTIONS,
SHALL HAVE TO PASS HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE-LEAKAGE TESTS IN AC-
CORDANCE WITH JACKSONVILLE WATER WORKS SPECIFICATIONS. AN
INITIAL PRESSURE TEST FAILED AND THE CONTRACTOR WAS NOTIFIED
THAT FAILURE WAS MOST LIKELY ATTRIBUTABLE TO SUBSTANDARD SERVICE
LINE FITTINGS. HE WAS ADVISED TO REPLACE THE COMPRESSION TYPE
FITTINGS WITH PACK-JOINT FITTINGS.
b. DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM SHALL BE STERILIZED BY CHLORINATION IN AC-
CORDANCE WITH UTILITY SPECIFICATIONS AND BACTERIOLOGICAL SAMPLES
COLLECTED FOR "SAFE" ANALYSIS BY DEPARTr-1ENT OF HEALTH.
c. AS BUILT PLANS SHALL BE SUBMITTED FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL.
d. NO PERMITS SHALL BE ISSUED UNTIL ABOVE STIPULATIONS AND A LETTER
OF FINAL APPROVAL IS ISSUED.
The fire hydrant placement was approved on November 13, 1978
during Preliminary Plat Stage. The Sewer Department issued a letter of
acceptance, dated August 13, 1979, stating lines have passed inspection
visually, by lamping, and also by air testing."
The first plat receivinq r=tt.tention was Woodland Hills, Phase I, per
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published Agenda. Mr. Bill CMens, Bond Consulting Engineers representa-
tive, approached the council UfX)n request of Alderman Hughes. Ald.
Hughes asked Mr. OWens what would happen if the council delayed action
until stipulations had been met? Mr. OWens replied that in order for
people (home buyers) to get their names on listings for available
county rond rronies, action was required at this meeting so said in-
dividuals could take advantage of fast rroving money market. He further
stated that rrost of the water and sewer stipulations addressed by the
Planning Cannission had been met and tmse that had not been met w:>uld
be satisfied that week or first of the following week.
Alderman Lawson objected to approving final Plats until all subdivi-
sion regulations had been satisfied.
Aldennan Boyd rroved, seconded by Alderrren Knight, to accept roth afore-
mentioned Final Plats with stipulations to be met set by Water and
Sewer Departments in accordance with reconmendations frcrn Planning
Ccmnission in both instances. Up:m VOICE VCY.IE, the following transpired:
Aldermen: Knight, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Keaton and Williamson
voted aye. Alderman Lawson voted nay and Alde:rroan swaim abstained frcrn
voting citing a conflict of interest. Motion received 7 affirmative
votes, 1 negative vote and 1 abstention. MYI'ION CARRIED. (Barn: PLATS
DISCUSSED IN PRE-CQUNCIL .MEEI'IN;)
After aforementioned motion had taken place, Mr. CMens stated the bond
for the streets, Bellevue Sutdi vision, Phase I, "WOuld be delivered the
following day to city hall. He also stated arrangarents "WOuld have to
be made wi. th Sewer Department Superintendent concerning ptm1p station re-
quirements for WXJdland Hills Sub. , PH I.
GENERAL:
Eugene Kelley, Finance Director, presented an oral and written finan-
cial status refX)rt at this time. He distributed graph charts de-
picting status of the following funds: (1) General Fund: Fund Balances,
Dec. 31, 1975 -July 31, 1979. (2) Street Fund: Fund Balances, Dec.
31, 1975 -July 31, 1975. (3) General Fund: Cash Flow and Investment
Balances: January 1, 1979 -Dec. 31, 1979. (4) General Fund: Cash
Flow and Investment Balances: January 1, 1978 -Dec. 31, 1978. (5)
Street Fund: cash Flow and Investment Balances: January 1, 1979 -Dec.
31, 1979. (6) Street Fund: cash Flow and Investment Balances: January
1, 1978 -Dec. 31, 1978. (7) Estimate of 1979 Receipts (B) "Pie Chart"
depicting receipts -1979 budgeted arrount and "Pie Chart" depicting
expenditures -1979 budgeted arrount. (9) Budget Expenditure depicting
percentage of department totals to General Fund Total Budget/1979.
(10) Expenditure comparison chart covering JUly 31, 1979 thru July
31, 1979 showing increase/decreases for all departments in the city.
For infonnational puriX>ses only, he distrib.l.ted a Police and Fire
Pension Fund Balance ReiX>rt fran Dec. 31, 1975 thru July 31, 1979. He
stated roth aforementioned pension funds were not actuarily sound, rut
they have made some progress during reported anount of time. Mayor
Reid carmended Mr. Kelley on his efforts presented at the meeting in
order to bring membership up to date on financial status of the city.
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PAGE SIX
Aldennan Wilson rroved, seconded by Aldennan lawson, to request Rogers &
McAlister CPA fir:m to prepare a proposal for council covering the audit
for 1979 year and sul:mit a "per hour" cost and a "not-to-exceed" figure
so membership can study same for future decision. MOI'ION CARRIED BY UN-
ANIMCUS VOICE VOTE. (DISCUSSED IN PRE-cOUNCIL MEEI'ING)
CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE #19-79: City Attorney Groce sponsored three (3)
proposed changes for membership 1 s final action concerning curfew of young
people. He explained in a letter forwarded with the Agenda packet that
the first one submitted would be the basic change as discussed at last
council meeting; the second proposed Ordinance sul:rni tted was one requested
to be drawn up by Alderman Gary Fletcher and the third proposal was a
"fill-in-the-blank" type Ordinance. He stated he could defend any one
of these aforementioned Ordinances if challenged in a court of law.
At this time Ald. Fletcher suggested his Ordinance be presented for con-
sideration: "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A CURFE.W FOR PERSCNS SIXTEEN
YEARS OF AGE OR YOUNGER, AMENDING ORDINANCES NUMBERS 315 AND 58, AND
S:ocTION 9. 08.010 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF JACKSCNVILLE, AND FOR OI'HER
PURPOSES" was introduced. (HOURS: BE'IWEEN 1:00 A.M. AND 6:00A.M.) Ald.
Fletcher rroved Ordinance be PlACED ON FIRST READING. Motion died for lack
of second.
Alde:rnan lawson rroved, seconded by Aldenran Wilson, to amend present Ord-
inance as referred to previously as the "basic change" discussed at last
council meeting as follows: "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A CURFEW FOR
MINORS (AS DEFINED BY STATE IAW) including in body of same, "It is unlawful
for any person or persons being "minors" under the laws of the State to
loiter, collect or appear in any public place in the city between the hours
of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. excepting those individuals that are gainfully
employed, or on an emergency errand sanctioned by the parent, guardian or
other adult person responsible for or having legal custody of said "minor";
or some other specific, ~rtant, legitimate purpose." ROLL CALL: Alder-
men: lawson, Hughes and Wilson voted aye. Aldermen: Knight, SWaim, Boyd,
Fletcher, Keaton and Williamson voted nay. Motion received 3 ayes and
6 nays. .MY!'ION FAILED.
Police Chief Shepherd was asked by the council what he could support. He
stated he IDuld prefer to go with an Ordinance concerning curfew of persons
16 years of age or younger, between hours of 11: 00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
Alderrran lawson rroved, seconded by Aldenran SWaim, to table this item of
business. IDLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Lawson, SWaim
and Wilson. Aldermen: Knight, Hughes, Boyd, Fletcher, Keaton and William-
son voted nay. M8tion received 3 affinnative votes and 6 negative votes.
MOI'ION 'ID TABLE FAILED.
After discussion and consideration of Ald. Fletcher's proposed Ordinance
as described above, Ald. Williamson rroved, seconded by Ald. Knight, to
accept Ald. Fletcher 1 s Ordinance and PlACE IT ON FIRST READING. ROLL CALL
and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, SWaim, Fletcher, Keaton and
Williamson. Aldenren: Lawson, Hughes, Wilson and Boyd voted nay. Motion
received 5 affinrative votes and 4 negative votes. MJI'ICN 'ID PlACE ON FIRST
READING
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FAILED.
Alderman Swaim moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes, to PLACE ON FIRST
READING THE ORDINANCE which states as follows: "AN ORDINANCE ES-
TABLISHING A CURFEW FOR MINORS, (UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE, AS PROVIDED
BY STATE LAW) AMENDING ORDINANCES NUMBERS 315 AND 58, AND SECTION
9.08.010 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF JACKSONVILLE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES"
including in the body of same "It is unlawful for any person or
persons being minors under the laws of the state to loiter, collect or
appear in any public place in the city between the hours of one a. m.
and six a.m. unless ......... " Aformentioned Motion was restated by
Alderman Swaim. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Knight, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher and Williamson. Alder~
men: Lawson and Keaton voted nay. Motion received 7 affirmative votes
and 2 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance, as amended above,
was read for FIRST TIME by Bertha Tipton, Mayor's Secretary.
Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes, that Ordinance
be accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye,
Aldermen: Knight, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Keaton and
Williamson. Alderman Lawson voted nay. Motion received 8 affirmative
votes and 1 negative vote. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON
FIRST READING.
Alderman ~ughes moved, seconded by Alderman Knight, to suspend the
rule.s and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the
following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Swaim, Hughes, Boyd, Fletcher
and Keaton. Aldermen: Lawson, Wilson and Williamson voted nay. Motion
received 6 affirmative votes and 3 negative votes. MOTION FAILED.
Mayor Reid announced it takes two-thirds (2/3rds) majority vote (7
members) to suspend the rules. Therefore, Ordinance would be placed
back on next Agenda for SECOND READING.
For sake of clarity, membership requested city clerk retype entire
amended Ordinance and submit it with next Agenda packet.
NON-AGENDA: (UNSIGHTLY CONDITIONS/WARREN DUPREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NATURE TRAIL)
Alderman Fletcher stated a formal letter from the city was needed to be
submitted to Warren Dupree School concerning weeded locked up area near
school grounds. Mayor Reid reported his office was working on this and
he would take care of the situation. At this time, Mr. Elmer Williams
approached membership concerning matter under discussion and reported
a rattle snake had been found in the immediate area and condition
warranted a ·health and safety hazard.
ADJOURNMENT:
Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes, to adjourn until
next regular scheduled meeting, September 6, 1979. MOTION CARRIED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
Respectfully submitted, ~
p_ru,. ~ fjuu ~
Mrs. Nancy Jane Gerren, City Clerk
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
~$ --d'1!!!:r_L oooo7 ~James G. Reid, ayor
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSONVILLE 1 ARKANSAS
AGENDA
September 6 1 1979
(RffiUIAR MEEI'ING TIME: 7: 30 P. M.)
Court Room: Police & Courts Bldg.
(PRE-COUNCIL MEETING TIME: 7:00 P.M.)
Conference Roam: Police & Courts Bldg.
1. OPEN'ING PRAYER:
2. ROLL CALL:
3. PRESEN'mTION OF MINUTES: Regular Council Meeting -August 16 1 1979
4. APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION
OF MINUTES: Regular Council Meeting -August 2 1 1979
5. CDNSENT AGEN'DA:
(FIRE DEPARIMENI')
(POLICE DEPAR'IMENT)
6 • WA'IER DEPAR'IMENT:
7. SEWER DEPAR'IMENT:
8 • FIRE DEPARTMENT:
9. POLICE DEPAR'IMENT:
10. STREEI' DEPAR'IMENT:
11. PARKS & ROCRFATION DEPT:
12. SANITATION DEPAR'IMENT:
13. PlANNING COMMISSICN:
14. GENERAL:
15. APPOIN'IMENTS:
16. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT:
a. Monthly Report (Chief Schmitt)
b. Monthly Report (Chief Shepherd)
a.
b.
c.
a.
a.
b.
a .
Discussion: So. Hospital Dr. (Mayor Reid)
Discussion: Street construction in new sub-
divisions (Alderman Wilson)
Request to accept low bid/Loop Road Bridge
Project (Mayor Reid)
FOR INFORMATION ONLY: MINUTES OF AffiUST
13 1 1979 REGULAR MEETING
Audit Proposal (Mayor Reid)
City Council Ord. #19-79/Curfew/Brought for-
ward from last meeting: SECOND READING.
E.M.S. Grant application approved/$10 1 000.00
set aside for equipment
REX:;UI.AR CITY COUNCIL MEEI'ING
POLICE & COURI'S FACILITY -W. WUN STREm'
SEPTEMBER 6, 1979 (7:45 P.M. -9:00 P.M.)
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas, met in Regular Session,
Septanber 6, 1979, at 7:45 p.m., preceded by a pre-council meeting conducted
in the Conference Room, Police & Courts building, 7:00 p.m. Regular maeting
was called to order by Mayor Reid and quorum declared present. Alderman Swaim
delivered the invocation followed by the recitation of the "Pledge of Allegiance"
led by Mayor Reid.
PRE-cOUNCIL MEEI'ING DISCUSSION:
(1) S'I'REEI' DEPI': Item 10 a. Agenda: (SOUTH HOSPITAL DR. IMPROVEMENT PROJECT)
Mayor Reid stated Bond Consulting Engineers bad drawn up the improve-
ment plans for So. Hospital Dr. and would be requesting the council' s
permission to advertise for bids. He said there might have to be a
change order issued after job gets started entailing an additional $800-
$1,000. 00 expenditure for straightening out the entrance at Main and
Hospital Dr. in order to alleviate sane of the jog out of existing right-
of-way. He further rep::>rted negotiations were underway with property
owner for right-of-way acquisition at said location.
(2) S'I'REEI' DEPT: Item 10 b. Agenda: (STRE~S IN NEW SUBDIVISION'S)
Ald. Wilson remarked that he was not reconmending a f1 ve-year warranty
from contractors covering street construction in new subdivisions as
reported in news media erroneously. In discussion, general consensus
of opinion reached was that the taxpayers of the city should not have
to pay for repairs to relatively new streets coming into the roadway
system and something needed to be done by the city to ensure all street
construction would be of the highest qualify through a better inspection
and specification procedure. It was suggested amendments would have to
be made to existing subdivision regulations and that the council's
street camri.ttee set apart after the first of 1979 year attack said
problem for eventual submission to council.
(3) STREET DEPT: Item 10 c. Agenda: (LOOP ROAD DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECr)
City Clerk Gerren reported that according to £inanc1al records of the
city the firm of West-Tripp Surveying Co., Inc., had been paid a total
of $4,000.00 to date for their services, on account, with their total
engineering contract totaling $6,736.00. Combined with the low bid
sul::mitted with Agenda packet of $46,116.50, the total job corrputed out
to run $52,852.50. Mayor Reid reported the Street Fund had not yet been
tapped for the South Redrrond Rd. nor West Main St. bridge improvement
projects, so aforanentioned rronies would be available. (NYI'E: I..CW BID
OOLLAR AMOUNT QUOTED IN PRE-coUNCIL .MEEIT'ING BY CITY CLERK GERREN WAS
AMENDED IN FORMAL COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS BY \VEST-TRIPP SURVEYING CO. , INC.)
(4) NON-AGENDA: UPDATE REUUES';I'ED ON STREEI' CONSTRUCTICN PRCGRESS/LIBERTY SUB.
AldenllCU1 Lawson requested a rep::>rt on aJ::ove referenced subdi vis~on. The
Street SUpt. , Fobt. Martin, said he could not intelligently forecast if
contractor would be getting said work done by the end of September or not.
(5) GENERAL: Item 14 a. Agenda: (AUDIT PROPOSZU.,/1979 YEAR)
Membership acknowledged rece1pt of sealed aud1 t proposal submitted to
them with Agenda packet. They approximated $8,500.00 was allocated for
1978 audit by same finn, Rogers, McAlister & Co., Ltd.
(6) GENEAAL: Item 14 b. Agenda: (PROPOSED CHANGING OF CURFEW ORDINANCE)
'I'he pros and cans of amending present curfew ordinance was briefly dis-
cussed with no unanbrous consensus of opinion reached as to the hours or
age of young persons that would be allowed out during late evening hours.
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NON-AGENDA: RESOL UTI ON/PROPOSED : (SOUTH REI.M)ND ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECI')
Mayor Reid distributed a Resolutlon for action in f o :rmal session.
Said Resolution expressed the willingness of the city to match federal
aid and urhm system monies for the alx>ve referenced project. Mayor
Reid announced the city ~uld have to cane up with its 5% share on the
front end, keeping in mind the city's entire matching portion of said
project will be 25% of total cost. (From Hiwy. 161 to Hiwy. 294)
NON-AGENDA: FINANCIAL PRQJECTIOO -1980 BUIXiET PURPOSES:
Mayor Reid presented two written statistical reports prepared by Finance
Director Kelley depicting salaries paid by the city in 1979 for all
city departments and what it would cost the city to give said depart-
ments varying percentage increases in salaries for 1980 year.
NON-AGENDA: LEITER FRQ\11 "CCNCERNED CITIZEN" CONCERNlllG POLICE DEPI'.
SAlARIES:
Mayor Reid distributed a copy of a letter dated September 5, 1979,
addressed to his office ~loring the city to consider a pay raise
for police officers. Said letter was signed by a "concerned citizen."
ATTENDANCE AT REGUlAR MEETING:
The following members were present when meeting convened at 7:45 p.m.: Aldermen:
Knight, Lawson, swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson.
others present: Mayor Reid; City Clerk Gerren; City Atty. Groce and Bertha Tip-
ton, Mayor's Secy. (NO ROLL CAIJ.. WAS 'mKEN)
PRESENTATION OF MINU'IES:
Mayor Reid presented the Minutes of Regular Council Meeting of August 16, 1979,
for study and later action.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECI'ION OF MINUTES:
Alderman Hugh es moved , seconded by ,Aldernan Al:Xlin, that the Minutes of Regular
Council Meeting, August 2, 1979, be approved as published. .MJTION CARRIED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOI'E.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Aldennan Hughes moved, seconded by Aldennan swaim, to accept and file the regular
monthly report filed by Fire Chief Schmitt for month of August, reflecting the
department responded to a total of 24 alarms during the month with an estirrated
fire loss of $150,980.00. IDLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight,
Lawson, swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Al:rlin, Keaton and Williamson. Mo-
tion received 10 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Hughes moved, seco:rrled by Alde:rman SWaim, to accept and file the regular
monthly report filed by Police Chief Shepherd for month of July, reflecting the
city received $28,939.27 in fines, forfeitures and miscellaneous payments; $804.00
in the Anirral Control Department and $794.00 for Emergency Services Division.
ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldennen: Knight, Lawson, swaim, Hughes,
Wll~on, :&.>yd, Fletc;her, Al.iiln, Keaton and Williamson. Motion received 10 aff hm-
ative votes and 0 negative votes. MYI'ICN CARRIED.
WATER DEPAR'IMENT: (NON-AGENDA)
Alde:rrran Abdin recorrmended, and council membership concurred, to forward a letter
of appreciation to Mr. Powers for his past ~rk with the Water Department in
getting the city an "approved water supply" designation by the State Health Dept.
Said letter of appreciation ~uld also commend the Jacksonville Water Commission
for their untiring efforts in this regard.
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SEWER DEPAR'IMENT:
FIRE DEPAR'IMENT:
POLICE DEPARIMENT:
STREEI' DEPAR'IMENT:
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SE~R 6, ~979
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Plans for South Hospital Drive improvement project were presented by Bill <Mens,
representing Bond Consulting Engineers. He reported the overall estimated cost
of construction "~J.Duld be $61,800.00 including engineering fees. Mayor Reid
stated the federal government was promised by his office that curb and gutter
improvements would be accomplished in front of Jacksonville Towers Building lo-
cated at 200 So. Hospital Drive. Mr. <Mens reported this factor was not included
in aforementioned cost. When asked what his estimate would run for curb and
guttering to be placed across the aforementioned frontage area, he reported approx-
imately $4,000.00. He requested the council give permission to advertise for bids.
After reporting job would be bid by linear foot, Alde:r:man Swaim rroved, seconded
by Alderman Hughes, to advertise for bids on So. Hospital Drive project. Dis-
cussion followed: Mr. <Mens reported the city engineer was negotiating to procure
fran the federal government a 10 1 x 20 1 parcel in order to allow for a better
aligned intersection at Main and Hospital Drive with possible alleviation of ex-
tensive jog for the rrotoring public. City Eng. Smith reported he had discussed
easement situation with Harold Gwatney and a letter was being forwarded to the
federal government in this regard and it would take approximately two weeks for
a response. MOI'ION ON THE TABLE RECEIVED A UNANIMOUS AFFIRMATIVE VOICE VOI'E.
(DISCUSSED IN PRE-C'OUNCIL MEEI'IN3 AS WAS THE FOLLOWING ITEM OF BUSINESS)
Alderrran Wilson ranarked that rrost people in the city were aware that streets
in relatively new subdivisions were not holding up and he did not feel that
taxpayers rroney should be used on these new streets. After sane discussion, the
following individuals were appointed to serve on a committee to review what action
"~J.Duld be required by the city to ensure proper street construction: Aldermen:
Erne Knight, Mike Abdin, Phil Keaton and Joe Williamson. City Engineer &nith and
Robert Martin, Street Supt. , were also appointed to serve on said carrmi ttee. Mr.
Don Tripp, West-Tripp Surveying Co., representative , stated in his opinion the
first rule of thumb in aforementioned problem "~J.Duld be to rrake sure the design
is done through professional engineering process before streets are even built.
Mayor Reid presented the following bid tabulation sheet covering drainage im-
provements for J. P. Wright I.Dop Road Bridge project:
BIDDER:
D. T. Construction Company
Woodhaven, Inc.
Ben M. Hogan Co.
Shrader Construction Co. , Inc.
Valco, Inc.
Joiner-cranford & Burke
'TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID:
No bid sUbmitted.
" " "
II II II
49,050.13*
59,073.00
46,554.00*
($)
*BID AMOUNTS CHANGED DURING FORMAL SESSION BY WEST-TRIPP SUR'VEYING CD. , INC.
Membership discussed engineering fee and agreed to $6,736.00-West Tripp.
It was reported 90 days were given to complete the job.
Alderrran Abdin rroved, seconded by Alderman Hughes, to accept the low bid sub-
mitted of $46,554.00 by Joiner-cranford & Burke for aforementioned project.
MJTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
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Mike Smith, City Engineer, was recognized and he said he just wanted t.ne council
to be made aware of 100% cooperation he received from Mr. J'im Peacock on pro-
curing necessary right-of-way for aforementioned project as he donated said
properties required.
PARKS & RECRFATICN DEPT:
SANITATION DEPAR'IMENT:
PLANNING COMMISSION:
Mayor Reid presented the Minutes of August 13, 1979 Regular Planning Corrmission
Meeting for the record.
GENERAL:
Alde:r:mm Al:xiin rroved, seconded by Alde:r:mm Williamson, to accept audit proposal
sul:mitted for 1979 year by the finn of Rogers, McAlister & Co., Ltd., Jackson-
ville, Arkansas, in the amount of $9, 000. 00 maxlinum billing. MariON CARRIED
BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOIE.
ORDINANCE NO. 547: (City Council Ord. #19-79)
Alde :rnan swaim rroved, seconded by Alde:r:mm Hughes to place the Ordinance on
SECOND READING as presented and worded at last conncil meeting. At this
time, Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alde:r:mm Williamson, to amend afore-
mentioned Ordinance as follows:
"AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A CURFEW FOR PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 16, AMENDING
ORDINANCE NUMBERS 315 AND 58, AND SECTION 9. 08. 010 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF
JACKSONVILLE, AND FDR OTHER PURPOSES" (between hours of 1:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.
being left in Ordinance)
IDLL CALL VOIE ON AFOREMENTIONED AMENIMENT: Alde:r:men: Knight, Swaim, Boyd,
Fletcher, Al:xiin, Keaton and Williamson voted aye. Aldennen: Lawson, Hughes
and Wilson voted nay. Motion received 7 affirmative votes and 3 negative votes.
MJI'ION CARRIED.
City Attorney Groce ruled said ordinance had to be placed on FIRST READING, AS
AMENDED. Hence, no vote was fortlx::cming on Original Motion on the table. MariON DIED.
Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Abdin, that Ordinance be placed on
FIRST READING, AS AMENDED AND Ol1rLINED ABOVE. ROLL CALL and the following voted
aye, Aldermen: Knight, Swaim, Hughes, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and William-
son. Aldermen: rawson and Wilson voted nay. Motion received 8 affirmative
votes and 2 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance read for FIRST TJME
by Bertha Tipton, Mayor's Secy.
Alde:r:mm Al:xiin moved, seconded by Alderman Fletcher, that Ordinance be accepted
on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Alde:r:rren: Knight,
SWaim, Hughes, Boyd, Fletcher, Al:xiin, Keaton and Williamson. Alde:r:rren: Lawson
and Wilson voted nay. Motion received 8 affirmative votes and 2 negative votes.
MOTION' CARRIED. ORD:r:NAN::E ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING.
Alderman Al:xiin moved, seconded by Alde:r:mm Fletcher, to suspend the rules
and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted
aye, Aldennen: Knight, SWaim, Hughes, Boyd, Fletcher, Al:xiin, Keaton and William-
son. Alde:r:rren: Lawson and Wilson voted nay. MJtion received 8 affirmative
votes and 2 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, Bertha Tipton read the
Ordinance for SECOND TIME.
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Alde:rman Al:rlin moved, seconded by Alde:rman Knight, to further suspend the
rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FJNAL READING. ROLL CALL and
the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Swaim, Hughes, Boyd, Fletcher,
Al:rlin, Keaton and Williamson. Alde:nnen: Lawson and Wilson voted nay. Mo-
tion received 8 affinretive votes and 2 negative votes. MOI'ION CARRIED.
Whereurx:m, Bertha Tipton read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME.
Fletcher *
Alde:rman Al:rlin rroved, seconded by Aldermm I , that Ordinance be APPROVED
AND .AOOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldennen: Knight, Swaim,
Hughes, Boyd, Fletcher I Abdin, Keaton am Williamson. Alde:rmen: Lawson and
Wilson voted nay. Motion received 8 affirmative votes and 2 negative votes.
MYI'ION CARRIED.
Aldenren Hughes moved, seconded by Aldenren Abdin, that the EMERGENCY ClAUSE
be approved and adopted. IDLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldennen:
Knight, Swaim, Hughes, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson. Alder-
men: Lawson and Wilson voted nay. Motion received 8 affirmative votes and
2 negative votes. MariON CARRIED.
ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CIAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPI'ED AND NUMBERED 5 4 7 THIS
6TH DAY OF SEPI'EMBER, 1979. (ORD. DISCUSSED IN PRE-couNCIL MEETING)
Mayor Reid presented the follCMing nan-agenda i tern of business for council's
consideration, as it was discussed in Pre-Council Meeting:
Aldenren Al:rlin rroved, seconded by Aldennan Wilson, to suspend the rules and
consider a Resolution. MOI'ION CARRIED BY UNANJM)US VOICE VarE.
"RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE TO MA'ICH
FEDERAL AID AND t.JRBAN SYS'IEM MONIES FOR THE R.EDM)ND ROAD EXTENSION PROJECT"
~o1.
(REDIDND RD. FRa-1. HIGHWAY 161 TO HIGHWAY 294) was intra:luced. (City Council Res. #15-79)
Alde:rman Wilson moved, seconded by Aldenren Abdin, to read Resolution No.
248-79/(assigned later by City Clerk). MOI'ION CARRIED BY UNANJM)US VOICE VOIE.
Bertha Tipton read the Resolution in its entirety. Whereupon, Alderman
Wilson moved, seconded by Aldenren Al:rlin, to approve and adopt Resolution.
IDTICN CARRIED BY UNANJMJUS VOICE VOTE.
RESOWTIOO APPROJED AND .AOOPTED AND NUMBERED 248-79 THIS 6TH DAY OF SEPI'EMBER,
1979.
APPOIN'IMENTS:
ANNOONCEMENTS:
Mayor Reid announced an E.M.S. grant application had been approved with $10,000.00
set aside for equipment as explained in accompanying letter of explanation sub-
mitted by Corrm. Dir. Jerry Lee with Agenda packet.
The city's trash pickup service was addressed at this time by Mayor Reid. He
stated Sanitation Dept. forces were ~ weeks behind due to recent stonn damage.
Also, the regular trash service was being utilized quite heavily this year. He
reiterated the fact said service is free to the citizens and sometimes it is
abused. He announced the city's trash dump located off Loop Road would be
open the following Saturday for citizen usage, but he warned not to dump any-
thing but trash, excluding all garbage and food wastes.
Alde:rman Wilson requested and/or recarrnended Mayor Reid contact the .Muncipal Court
Judge concerning council usage of court roam on first and third Thursdays of
*correction made at pre-council meeting held on 9-20-1979 coco ~
(CITY CLERK GE;R;REN) formall,y acl<no.::.rledged ap J_0-4-)_979 reg. mtg, 1 j
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PAGE SIX
the rronth as council proceedings had to start approxirrately 15 minutes late
due to court still being in session. Mayor Reid said he would check on
situation and report back.
Mike Smith, City Eng. , introduced Mr. Barry Amrrons, representing the Pulaski
County Planning Board. He said their two offices were WJrking very closely
together in coordinating efforts between the county and the City of Jackson-
ville on outside city limit subdivision regulations.
ADJOURNMENT:
Alderman Abdin moved, secorrled by Alderrran Hughes, to adjourn proceedings.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMJUSLY.
Respectfully submitted,
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CITY OF JACKSONVIlLE, ARKANSAS
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
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CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSONVILLE 1 ARKANSAS
AGENDA
September 20 1 1979
REGUlAR :MEEI'ING TIME: 7:30P.M.
Court Roan: Police & Courts Bldg.
PRE-COUNCIL :MEEI'ING TIME: 7:00 P.M.
Conference Room: Police & Courts Bldg.
1. OPENING PRAYER:
2. ROLL CALL:
3. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
4. APPROVAL AND/OR CORREX:TION
OF MINUI'ES:
5. CCNSENT AGENDA: (POLICE)
(STREEI')
6. WATER DEPAR'IMENT:
7. SEWER DEPAR'IMENT:
8. FIRE DEPAR'IMENT:
9. POLICE DEPARTMENT:
10. STREET DEPARTMENT:
11. PARKS & ROCREATION DEPT:
12. SANITATICN DEPARTMENT:
13 . PlANNING CCM.VIISSION:
14 • GENERAL:
15 • APPOINTMENTS :
16 • ANNOUNCEHENTS:
NON..,AGmDA.. :I:'Im:
Regular Council Meeting -Sept. 6 1 1979
Regular Council Meeting -Aug. 16 1 1979
a. Monthly Report (Chief Shepherd)
b. r.bnthly Report (Supt. Robert Martin)
a. City Council Ord. #20-79: Changing qualifications
for Sewer Commission members (Sewer Commission)
a. Special Council Meeting to discuss street work
for balance of 1979 (Mayor Reid)
a. Planning Corrmission Minutes 1 Regular Meeting/
Sept. 10 1 1979 (FOR INFORMATION ONLY)
a. City Council Ord. #21-79: Amending Animal Control
Ordinance (Ald. Km.ght)
b. City Council Ord. #22-79: Redistricting of Wards
(Clty Atty. and City Clerk)
c. City Council Ord. #23-79: Regulating dumpage of
waste materlals ln stOrm drainage system
(Ald. Wilson)
d. NON AGENDA ITEM: City Council Ord. #24-79:
(Regarding Chamber of Com:nerce Buildlng construction)
a. FOR INFO. ONLY: GRANT STAWS REPORT ATTACHED/
CO.MM. DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
(Note: A public hea.ring was conducted at alx>ve referenced rreeting at 7:45 p.m.
for C.D.B.G. program/So. Jckvl. sewer project)
ADJOURNMEl:\JT:
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
POLICE & COURTS FACILITY ~ W. MAIN STREET
SEPTEMBER 20, 1979 (7:30P.M. -8:48P.M.)
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas, met in Regular
Session, September 20, 1979, 7:30p.m~, preceded by a pre-council meet-
ing conducted in the Conference Room, Police & Courts building, 7:00
p.m. Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Reid and quorum de-
clared present. Mayor Reid delivered the invocation followed b y the
recitation of the 11 Pledge of Allegiance 11 with standing audience partic-
ipating.
PRE-COUNCIL DISCUSSION:
(1) PRESENTATION OF MINUTES: Item 3 a. Agenda: (REG. MEETING/Sep. 6, 1979)
Alderman Hughes pointed out an error in above referenced Minutes, Page
#5, submitted with Agenda packet. The second paragraph wording as to
aldermen moving and seconding a motion was corrected by City Clerk.
(2) CONSENT AGENDA: Item 5 b. Ag enda: (STREET DEPT. MONTHLY REPORT)
Saturday overtime work was discussed with Street Supt. Martin as well
as ditch area that Alderman Boyd reported needed mowing/bush-hogging
in the vicinity of Jacksonville Elementary School and Spring St.
(3) SEWER DEPARTMENT: Item 7 a. Agenda: (City Council Ord. #20-79)
Discussion arose concerning the pros and cons of allowing individuals
who live outside the city limits to serve on city commissions. Gen-
eral consensus reached was this might be setting a precedent if allowed.
(4) STREET DEPARTMENT: Item 10 a. Age nda: (SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING)
Mayor Reid requested membership to consider setting up a special council
meeting the following Thursday evening to discuss street work for re-
mainder of 1979 year. He said the fund has some monies left to expend
as the budgeted match for So. Redmond Rd. project would not be required
in 1979. Final consensus reached was to meet at 7:00p.m., Police &
Courts building the following Thursday, September 27, 1979, with a
request for city clerk/mayor's office to call aldermen and remind them
of said meeting.
(City Council Ord. #21-79)
(5) GENERAL: Item 14 a. Agenda: (ANIMAL CONTROL AMENDMENT REGARDING CATS)
Alderman Knight, sponsor, explained reasoning behind proposed amendment.
She stated the animal controller would be in attendance during formal
session, but he had explained to her he was having quite a bit of
difficulty locating a veterinarian to accompany him when a cat is be-
ing reported as creating a "nuisance.11 The present ordinance documents
both aforementioned parties have to declare a cat a 11 nuisance 11 before
the animal can be impounded. She reported the animal controller would
like to have the veterinarian input deleted from present law so he
alone can determine if a cat is a "nuisance,"
(6) GENERAL: Item 14 b. Agenda: (City Council Ord. #22-79: REDISTRICTING/WARDS)
City Clerk Gerren reported proposed ordinance was merely a formality in
that the Municipal Code Book needed to be updated insofar as placing
therein a true legal map of new w·ard boundaries as set by Circuit Court
Order in January of 1978. New map depicts 5 wards versus former 3 ward
set-up.
(7) GENERAL: Item 14 c. Agenda: (City Council Ord. #23-79: REGULATING OF
WASTE MATERIALS INT O ST'ORM DRAINAGE SYSTEM ) (sponsor Ald . tvi l s on)
Alderman Wilson noted there are regulations g overnfng dumping o£ waste
materials into the sewer system, but not for the drainage system. He
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cited there had been some instances of where waste materials had been
dumped into storm drains and caused livestock to be moved in order
to keep them out of the way and wastes had killed some vegetation.
He further noted that the penalty for persons violating ordinance after
notification of illegal run-off by city or health department inspectors
was sufficient,
(8) ANNOUNCEMENTS: GRANT STATUS REPORT:
Included in the Agenda packet for informational purposes only was an
interim report from Dept. of Community Development Directort Jerry Lee,
A narrative covering progress of all grants being administered was dis-
tributed at this time,
(9) NON-AGENDA: City Council Ord, /124-79:(AUTHORIZES MAYOR TO SUBORDINATE
INTEREST OF THE CITY IN PROPERTY LOCATED AT POLICE & COURTS BLDG. FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF JACKSONVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUILDING)
Mayor Reid introduced above referenced document for consideration in
formal session and requested it be voted on remarking that it would
take 2/3rds majority to suspend the rules and place it on the table.
Alderman Keaton stated he had a conflict of interest to convey on
aforementioned ordinance citing that he was president of the company
building the Chamber structure.
(10) NON-AGENDA: ANNOUNCEMENT: PUBLIC HEARING PROCEEDINGS: CDBG PROGRAM:
Mayor Reid reported a public hearing would be conducted during council
proceedings at 7:45 p.m. Said announcement had been inadvertently
left off Agenda. (Concerns: South Jacksonville Sewer Project, 100% HUD
EXTENSION LINES/PUMP STATION AND FORCE MAIN FUNDED THRU SEWER DEPT)
(11) NON-AGENDA: CITY PROPERTY LOCATED ADJACENT WATER TREATMENT PLANT/SOEASTERN:
Alderman Swaim noted the school board was looking at approximately six
acres of city property for possible construction of a new elementary
school. Membership discussed the necessity of pump station at said location.
ATTENDANCE AT REGULAR MEETING:
The following members were present on ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight,
Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson,
present: Mayor Reid; City Clerk Gerren; City Atty. Groce and Debbie
Deputy City Clerk, serving in absence of Bertha Tipton.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
Lawson,
Others
Stout,
Mayor Reid presented the Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting, September
6, 1979, for study and later action. (Said Minutes corrected in pre-council)
CONSENT AGENDA:
Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson, to approve Police Depart-
ment Report for month of August, reflecting a total of 1,179 cases being
brought before the Municipal Court, $40,045.82 collected for fines, for-
feitures and miscellaneous payments, $425.50 collected in the Animal Control
Dept. and $1,326.12 collected in the Emergency Services Divn. ROLL CALL
and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson,
Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson. Motion received 10 affirmative
votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
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Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson, to approve Street Dept.
Report for month of August, depicting a daily work log. ROLL CALL and
the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson,
Boyd, Fletcher~ Abdin, Keaton and Williamson. Motion received 10 affirm-
ative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. (DISCUSSED IN PRE-COUNCIL)
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Keaton, to approve the Minutes
of Regular Council Meeting, August 16, 1979, as published. Approved by
voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
WATER DEPARTMENT:
SEWER DEPARTMENT:
Mayor Reid introduced City Council Ord. #20-79/amending the qualifications
of the Sewer Commissioners. He proceeded to entertain a Motion that Ordinance
be placed on First Reading; whereupon, said Motion was not forthcoming. Mayor
Reid ruled Ordinance died for a lack of Motion to place it on First Reading.
(DISCUSSED IN PRE-COUNCIL)
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
STREET DEPARTMENT: (DISCUSSED IN PRE-COUNCIL)
A Special City Council Meeting was set for 7:00p.m., September 27, 1979,
Police & Courts facility, for the purpose of discussing street work for the
remainder of 1979 year. Mayor Reid reported an Agenda would be submitted
on the Tuesday prior to the meeting on Thursday. Alderman Abdin reported
the Street Committee membership would be submitting a report at the meeting.
City Council Ordinance //21-79: 11 AN ORDINANCE REGULATING ANIMALS IN THE
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, AMENDING ORDINANCES 135, 219, 535 AND 24, AND SECTION
6.04.180 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF JACKSONVILLE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES" was
introduced. (DISCUSSED IN PRE-COUNCIL)
Alderman Lawson moved, seconded by Alderman Swaim, that Ordinance be placed
on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight,
Lawson, Swaim, Hughes and Wilson and Williamson. Aldermen: Boyd, Fletcher,
Abdin and Keaton voted nay. Motion received 6 affirmative votes and 4 neg-
ative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance read for FIRST TIME by Debbie Stout,
Deputy City Clerk.
Alderman Lawson moved, seconded by Alderman Knight, that Ordinance be accepted
on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight,
Lawson, Swaim and Hughes. Aldermen: Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton
and Williamson voted nay. Motion received 4 affirmative votes and 6 negative
votes. MOTION FAILED.
PUBLIC HEARING
NON-AGENDA: C.D.B.G. PUBLIC HEARING : SO, JCKVL. SEWER PROJECT: (DISCUSSED
IN PRE-COUNCIL )
Public Hearing was called to order by Mayor Reid at 7:55 p.m. He relinquished
the floor to Community Development Director Lee to conduct remainder of hear-
ing proceedings.
Mr. Lee welcomed all those in attendance and stated this would be the
occasion for anyone to present comments, aye or nay, concerning local
sewer project presently underway in South Jacksonville. He then proceeded
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to review twelve relevant points of interest covering or1g1n of block
grant programs funded through the federal government mentioning all facets
of program requirements in his presentation as they pertained to local
project. He stated the project (So. Jckvl.) should be completed before
1980. After said review, he then asked if there were any questions and/or
comments. None were received. Public hearing was closed by Mayor Reid at
8:03 p.m.
ORDINANCE NO. 548: (City Council Ord. t/22-79) 11 AN ORDINANCE REDISTRICTING
THE WARDS OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 184 AND
CHAPTER 1.12 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF JACKSONVILLE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES"
was introduced. (DISCUSSED IN PRE-COUNCIL)
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Boyd, to amend aforementioned
Ordinance, changing the word "approximate 11 under Section 1.12.010 to "appropriate",
per City Attorney Groce's recommendation, Approved by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
Whereupon, Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Fletcher, that Ordinance
be placed on FIRST READING, AS AMENDED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye,
Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton
and Williamson, Motion received 10 affiramtive votes and 0 negative votes.
MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance read for FIRST TIME by Debbie Stout, Deputy City Clerk.
Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Swaim, that Ordinance be accepted
on FIRST READING, AS AMENDED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Alder-
men: Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and
Williamson, Motion received 10 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION
CARRIED. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING, AS AMENDED.
Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Abdin, to suspend the rules and
place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye,
Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton
and Williamson. Motion received 10 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes.
MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, Debbie Stout, Deputy City Clerk, read the Ordinance
for SECOND TIME.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes, to further suspend the rules
and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL and the follow-
ing voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher,
Abdin, Keaton and Williamson. Motion received 10 affirmative votes and 0 neg-
ative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, Debbie Stout, Deputy City Clerk,
read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME.
Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Abdin, that Ordinance be APPROVED
AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson,
Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson. Motion
received 10 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 5 4 8 THIS 20TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1979.
(EMERGENCY CLAUSE NOT ADOPTED) Ordinance to be effective 20th day of October, 1979.
ORDINANCE NO. 549: (City Council Ord. /123-79)11 AN ORDINANCE REGULATING DUMPING
OF WASTE MATERIAL IN THE JACKSONVILLE CITY STORM DRAINAGE SYSTEM ADDING CHAPTER
8.48 TO THE MUNICI~AL CODE OF JACKSONVILLE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES" was intro-
duced. (DISCUSSED IN PRE-COUNCIL)
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Abdin, that Ordinance be placed on
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FIRST READING, ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen; Knight,
Lawson~ Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson. Alder-
man Fletcher voted nay. Motion received 9 affirmative votes and 1 negative
vote, MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance read for FIRST TIME by Debbie Stout,
Deputy City Clerk,
Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes, that Ordinance be
accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Alder-
men: Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson. Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton
and Williamson. Motion received 10 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes.
MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Abdin, to suspend the rules
and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following
voted aye , Aldermen; Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher,
Abdin, Keaton and Williamson, Motion received 10 affirmative votes and 0
negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, Debbie Stout, Deputy City Clerk,
read the Ordinance for SECOND TIME. ·
Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Abdin, to further suspend the
rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL and
the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson,
Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson. Motion received 10 affirm-
ative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, Debbie Stout,
Deputy City Clerk, read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME.
Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes, that Ordinance be
APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes~ Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and
Williamson. Motion received 10 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MO-
TION CARRIED.
Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Abdin, that the EMERGENCY
CLAUSE be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Al-
dermen; Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson. Al-
dermen; Knight, Lawson and Boyd voted nay. Motion received 7 affirmative
votes and 3 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED .
ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 5 4 9 THIS
20TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1979,
NON-AGENDA: (DISCUSSED IN PRE-COUNCIL)
ORDINANCE NO. 550: (City Council Ord. /124-79) 11 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS TO SUBORDINATE THE INTEREST OF
THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE IN CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE POLICE AND COURTS
BUILDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE JACKSONVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OFFICE
BUILDING AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES'' was introduced.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Williamson~ to suspend the rules
and place Ordinance on Agenda. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Al-
dermen: Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton*and
Williamson, Alderman Hughes voted nay. Motion received 9 affirmative votes
and 1 negative vote. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Williamson moved, seconded by Alderman Boyd, that Ordinance be
placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
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* Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson.
Alderman Hughes voted nay. Motion received 9 affirmative votes and 1 negative
vote. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance read for FIRST TIME by Debbie Stout, Deputy
City Clerk.
Alderman williamson moved, seconded by Alderman Fletcher, that Ordinance be
accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton* and
Williamson voted aye. Motion received 10 affirmative votes and 0 negative
votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING.
Alderman Williamson moved, seconded by Alderman Abdin, to suspend the rules
and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted
aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton*
and Williamson. Alderman Hughes voted nay. Motion received 9 affirmative
votes and 1 negative vote. MOTION CARRIED. ~fu e reupon ,, Debbie Stout, Deputy
City Clerk rea~ the Ordinance for SECOND TIME.
Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Abdin, to further suspend the
rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL and
the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Wilson, Boyd,
Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton*and Williamson. Alderman Hughes voted nay. Motion
received 9 affirmative votes and 1 negative vote. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon,
Debbie Stout, Deputy City Clerk, read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME.
Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Abdin, that Ordinance be APPROVED
AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson,
Swaim, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton ~nd Williamson. Alderman Hughes
voted nay. Motion received 9 affirmative votes and 1 negative vote, MOTION
CARRIED.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Fletcher, that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE
be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Knight, Lawson, Swaim, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton*and Williamson.
Alderman Hughes voted nay. Motion received 9 affirmative votes and 1 negative
vote. MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 5 5 0 THIS
20TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1979. (NOTE: STIPULATION WAS PLACED ON THE TRANS-
ACTION INSOFAR AS MAYOR REID WOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO SIGN SUBORDINATE PAPER-
WORK UNTIL CITY ATTORNEY DRAWS UP LEGAL DOCUMENT STATING TO THE EFFECT IF
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WAS TO DEFAULT ON LOAN, THE CITY WOULD HAVE FIRST OPTION
TO PURCHASE. THIS STIPULATION PLACED BY CITY COUNCIL AND AGREED TO BY ALL
CONCERNED.) Mr. Ron Hills, Atty. at Law, represented Chamber of Connnerce
* throughout proceedings.(~OI'E SHAlL BE RECORDED: 8 a y e s, l nay and l abstention .• )
Ald. Keaton changed his vote to Rb s tentioi)/correction d o ne at p r e -council meeting 10-4-79
APPOIN'IMENTS: forrral acknowledgement effected at 10-18-79 reg. meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
(l) FOR INFORMATIOO ONLY: GRANT STATUS REPORT A'ITACHED/CCMM. DEV. DIRECTOR.
(2) HANDBCOK FOR ARKANSAS MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS (ARK STATE STATUTES) AVAilABLE
AT THE MUNY LEAGUE CONFERENCE THIS YEAR. MAYOR ANNOUNCED IF OFFICIALS
WANTED TO ORDER A COPY LEI' HIS OFFICE KN"CW' AND CITY IDUID PAY FOR SAME.
(3) MJNDAY AF'IERNCDN, 2:00 P.M., SEPT. 24, 1979, MAYOR'S OFFICE, WARD BUS
CO. OFFICIALS TO PRESENT PROPOSAL.
(4) MUNY. LEAGUE MEETING, FRIDAY, SEPT. 21, 1979, RAMADA INN, JCKVL., 10:00 AM.
THRU Ncx:N. onoos
(5)
(6)
(7)
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SEPI'EMBER 20, 1979
PAGE SEVEN
PUlASKI COUNTY DRAINAGE STEERING CCMMITIEE BEING FORMED BY JUDGE
BEAUMJNT. MAYOR ANNJUNCED THE CITY ENGINEER WJULD BE ROCCMMENDED
'IO SERVE ON SAID CCMMITIEE. MAYOR REQUESTED Q)UNCIL MEMBERS WHO
WOULD BE INTERESTED ON SERVING TO LEI' HIM KNOW SO NAME (S) COUlD BE
FORWARDED 'IO JUDGE BEAUMCNT.
:MAYOR REID ANNOUNCED AS Scx:N AS THE WEATHER PERMITS ARKANSAS PRE-
CAST WILL BE ATTEMPI'ING 'IO REMOVE DARK PAINT FROM "WELCOME TO
JACKSONVII.LE" SIGN AT ENTRANCE TO CITY AT MAIN & FREEWAY. AT
THIS TIME AlDERMEN ABDIN AND HUGHES OFFERED $100. 00 A PIECE REWARD
FOR APPREHENSION AND CONVICTION OF PERSON (S) RESPONSIBLE FOR SAID
\lANDALISM ACT.
MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT WAS DISCUSSED BEI'WEEN' VOLUNTEER FIRE DE-
PAR'IMENTS IN SURROUND IN; AREAS AND CITY OF JCKVL. INSOFAR AS FEES
ARE CONCERNED AND PAYMENT OF SAME 'IO PROPER DISTRICT INVOLVED.
:MAYOR 'IO WRITE A LETIER AND AlDERMEN HUGHES AND LAWSON, FIRE DEPT.
CCMMITIEE, VOLUNTEERED 'IO IDRK ON SITUATION AND REPORI' BACK TO
COUNCIL.
(8) MAYOR ANNOUNCED EASTSIDE TRAILER PARK HAD BEEN PAYING PRIVILEGE
TAXES 'IO THE CITY FOR THE PAST 7 YEARS. SINCE IT IS OUTSIDE CITY
LIMIT BOUNDARY, HE STATED THEY ARE ASKING FOR REFUND OF APPROX.
$570.00. FINAL CONSENSUS WAS SINCE THEY ARE ALSO APPROACHING
THE CITY FOR ANNEXATION AND THEY HAVE RECEIVED SOME CITY SER-
VICES IN THE PAST, REQUEST FOR THIS WAS DENIED. (CITY AT'IORNEY
GROCE STATED REFUND DID NOT HAVE TO BE :MADE IN THIS CASE, Bur
IF THEY HAVE PAID FOR 1979 YEAR, 'IO PRO-RATE AMOUNI' AND GIVE THEM.
BACK THE REST OF THE YEAR.)
(9) AlDERMAN TOVlMY SWAIM WAS RECcx;NIZED AND HE OFFERED HIS RESIGNATION
FRCM CITY COUNCIL CITING HE WAS NJI' GOING 'IO BE LIVING IN HIS WARD.
MA~OH. .l:llilD S'rA'l'ill lfr: HAD WM:: AN OUl'S'rANDING JOB FOR THE CCMMUNITY.
MAYOR REID STATED THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING IDULD BE THE Q)RROCT
TIME 'ID APPOINT MR.. SWAIM'S REPLACEMENT.
(10) MAYOR REID ANNOUNCED THE JACI<SONVILLE RED DEVILS, NO PUlASKI HIGH
AND RAZORBACK FOOI'BALL TEAM WEEKEND PLAYING SCHEDULE.
ADJOURNMENT:
Meet.ing was adjourned with no forrral motion to dismiss forthcoming from
membership. Next meeting scheduled for September 27, 1979 to discuss
street work for rema.inder of 1979 year.
Respectfully submitted,
CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSCNVTILE,. ARKANSAS
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEm'IN;
September 27, 1979
II
POLICE AND COURI'S BUilDING
7:00 P.M.
1. OPENIOO PRAYER:
2. ROLL CALL:
3 • S'I'REEIT' DEPAR'IMENT: MAYOR 1 S ProPOSAL FOR S'l'REEIT' IDRK FOR
THE BMANCE OF 1979 YEAR
ADJOURNMENT:
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SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEEI'ING
POLICE & COURI'S BUilDING, W. MAIN ST.
7:00 P.M. -9:00 P.M.
SEPTEMBER 27, 1979
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas, met in Special Session,
Thursday, September 27, 1979. Meeting convened at 7:05 P.M., with Mayor Reid
calling meeting to order and declared a quorum present. Mayor Reid delivered
the invocation and led the standing audience in the "Pledge of Allegiance. "
ATI'ENDANCE:
On ROLL CALL the following members were present: Aldermen: Knight, Lawson,
Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Ab:iin and Keaton. Alderman Fletcher was absent. Alderman
Williamson arrived late. Present: 7. Absent: 2. Others present: Mayor Reid;
City Attorney Groce; City Clerk Gerren and Bertha Tipton, Mayor's Secy.
STREEI' DEPAR'IMEI:\JT:
rv:Ta.yor Reid stated Special Session had been called to discuss street \\Ork projects
for the remainder of 1979 year. He further rerrarked that earlier in the week
he had sent out Agenda packets that contained his proposal to expend $99,429.00
out of Street Dept. funds for 16 projects. Havever, in the meantime, he had
learned the amount of monies available in said fund was down to approximately
$35,000.00. Finance Director Kelley then explained a loan from the Street Dept.
to the General Fund was still outstanding, thereby depleting available funds
in Street Department. He presented a Merro outlining status of Street Budget/Funds.
The following list of projects, as prepared and sulmitted by Mayor Reid, was
discussed thoroughly:
1. Highway #161 and Second St. $ 1,700.00
2. Main Street & T. P. White Drive $ 9,700.00
3. Highway 161 & Vandenberg Blvd. $ 8,000.00
4. Sidewalks along Northeastern Avenue $ 2,000.00
5. Sidewalks along Madden Rd. $ 2,000.00
6. 5% of Redm:md Rd. project (Highway
#161 to #294) $ 10,000.00
7. Main Street (James to Second St. ) $ 20,500.00
8. Sidewalks along Loop Road & gas
l ine (2,100 IF) $ 8,500.00*
9. Spring $ 3,500.00
10. Laurel $ 4,406.00
11. Cherry $ 3,540.00
12. Wilson $ 4,069.00
13. North oak $ 1,514.00
14. North Pulaski (parking lot/driveway) $ 3,000.00**
15. No. Bailey (Martin to T. P. White) $ 8,500.00
16. ~Arthur (Gregory to Marshall) $ 8,500.00
$ 99,429.00
*arrount changed to $2, 000. 00 (same LF)
**project deleted, being sub-
stituted with sidewalks being placed
{67-167 Hiwy) under freeway bridge
At this time, City Eng. Smith was requested by council membership to back to
his office at city hall and bring back copies of what had been approved in
the past insofar as Ph I and Ph II are concerned for street and drainage work, 1979.
During Mr. Smith's absence, membership took up the topic of a recent article ~08
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lished in r.ife Magazine that referred to the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas. Said
article alleged the city was a "p:>isoned city" due to dioxin controversy and its
effects on the p:>pulace at large. No action was forthcoming by membership.
Alderman Wilson brought up the Planning Ccmnissian 1 s recent endeavors to make
up a priority list for street improvements throughout the city. The update
of the Master Street Plan, as being conducted by the Planning Commission, was
also reviewed. Mayor Reid stated a meeting would be set up between city council
and aforementioned commission to discuss street projects for the future.
Membership then returned to prop:>sed street projects for rerrainder o f 1979 year.
Finance Director Kelley reminded menbership that sanething ~uld have to be
done regarding cash flow problem in the General Fund so existing problem ~uld
not happen again with loans fran fund to fund being regular order of the day.
After reviewing aforementioned list prepared by Mayor Reid, Alderman Knight moved,
seconded by Alderman Boyd, to accept the following street/sidewalk projects for
remainder of 1979 year, with funds to be allocated out of Street Department:
PROTICI'S: AM)UNT
1. H1ghway #161 & Second Street $ 1, 700.00
2. Sidewalks along Northeastern Av. $ 2, 000. 00
3. 5% of Rednond Rd. Project $ 10,000.00
4. Sidewalks along LOop Rd. (2100LF) $ 2,000.00
5. Spring $ 3,500.00
6. Laurel $ 4,406.00
7. Cherry $ 3,540.00
8. Wilson $ 4,069.00
9. No. Oak $ 1,514.00
$ 32,729.00
MJI'.ION CARRIED BY VOICE VO'IE. (ALDERMAN HUGHES VOI'ED NAY)
Alderman Wilson reported Street Committee was working on specifications for streets
and in so doing so were addressing base rock/SB2. Mike Smith, City Engineer,. re-
ported that the surface quality was not satisfactory on streets in Fo}M)()(j Sub.,
Phase VIB, in his estimation. Also, he said he was not satisfied with streets
in Liberty and Bellevue Sulxlivisians, as the base, in his opinion, was no good.
He further stated Jacksonville 1 s main problem with bad streets was the soil and
texture of same. Bill ONens, Bond Consulting Engineer representative, approached
membership and stated he has observed the aforementioned two latter subdivisions
and that, in his professional opinion, the contractor has taken great pains in
trying to build a good street. He said the contractor has laid stabilized,
aggregate base and not SB2, believing he has followed sulxlivision specifications
in laying said street base. Mr. ONens announced the contractor ~uld be willing
to put up a maintenance bond for a period of two years which would place him
on the line for this period of time if a failure comes about.
Mr. Ron Shrader, Shrader Construction Canpany, approached council table and sub-
stantiated Mr. OWens' fonner remarks. He rep:>rted he did not use SB2 because
it had shale in it fran the quarry and made the decision to use base rock instead.
He reiterated the fact his company ~uld place a two year maintenance bond on
streets for Bellevue and Liberty Sulxli visions.
Alderman Keaton suggested the city receive canpaction tests from the laboratory
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based on the material and if they meet requirements, then he would rec-
cmnend going ahead with acceptance of 2 year maintenance bond. Council
metlbership agreed unanimously with his recanrrendatian.
ADJOURNMENT:
Alde.rmcm Hughes moved, seconded by Alde:r:man Wilson, to adjourn until next
Regular Meeting scheduled for October 4, 1979. IDI'IOO CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
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CITY mUNCIL oF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
AGENDA
October 4,-1979
REGUlAR MEETING TIME: 7 : 30 P .M.
Court Room: Police & Courts Bldg.
PRE-coUNCIL MEETING TIME: 7: 00 P.M.
Conference Room: Police & Courts Bldg.
1. OPENING PRAYER:
2 • ROIL CAlL:
3. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
4. APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTICN
OF MINU'IES:
5. CDNSENT AGENDA:
Regular Council Meeting-Sept. 20, 1979
Special Council Meeting-Sept. 27, 1979
Regular Council Meeting-Sept. 6, 1979
a. Monthly Report (Chief Schmitt) (FIRE DEPARTMENT)
(STREEI' DEPARTMENT) b. Monthly Report (Supt. Robt. Martin)
6. WATER DEPARIMENT:
7. SEWER DEPARTMENT:
8 • FIRE DEPAR'IMENT:
9. POLICE DEPARTMENT:
10. STREET DEPARTMENT:
11. PARKS & RECREATION DEPT:
12 . SANITATICN DEPARTMENT:
13. PlANNING CDMMISSION:
14 . GENERAL:
15 . APPOIN'IMENTS :
a. Request to accept low bid/So. Hospital Drive
Street Improvenents (Mayor Reid)
a. Minutes of Special Planning Canmission
Meeting -Sept. 24, 1979 (INFORMATION ONLY)
a. Nanination of /reddiGentry for Alderrran;
Ward II, Position 1 (Alderman Hughes)
b. City Council Ord. #25-79: Amending Business
License & Regulations (City Atty. Groce)
c. City Council Ord. #26-79: House Numbering
System in Jckvl. (Alderrran Boyd)
) ,1_-l.
16. ANNOUNCEMENTS: a. Canbined meeting with Planning Ccmnission to discuss
Master Street Plan and Priority List: 11 Oct 1979:
7:00 p.m.-Police & Courts Bldg.
ADJOURNMENT:
b. Meeting to discuss proposed Annexation: Planning
Commission/City Council: 25 Oct 1979: 7:00 P.M.
Police & Courts Bldg.
NCYI'E: ABOVE 'IWO MEETINGS ARE NOI' SPOCIAL COUNCIL MEETINGS:
ENCOURAGE COUNCILMEN/PlANNING CCMMISSION TO ATTEND
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REGUlAR CITY ffiUNCIL MEEI'llJG
POLICE & COURTS FACILITY -W. MAlN S'I'REEIT'
OCTOBER 4, 1979 (7:30 P.M. -8:10 P.M.)
The C;ity Cmmc;il of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas, met in Regular
Session, October 4, 1979, 7:30 p.m., preced.Erl by a pre-council meet-
ingconductErl in the Conference Rocm, Police & Courts building, 7:00
p.m. Regular rreeting was called. to order by Mayor Reid and quorum de-
clared. present. Alderman Lawson delivered the invocation followed. by
recitation of the "Pledge of Allegiance" with standing audience partic-
ipating.
PRE-ffiUNCIL DISCUSSION:
(1) PRESENTATICN OF MINUTES: Item 3 a. Agenda : MINUTES OF MEETINGS:
City Clerk Ge rren reported Mi nutes o f Sept. 2 0, 1 979 neErled to
be changed, per Alderman Keaton' s request. Said change to encompass
City Council Ord. #24-79 voting record. Alderman Keaton, she re-
:tnrted, wished. to change his vote from "aye" to "abstain" • There-
fore said Ordinance would receive 8 affirmative votes, 1 negative
vote and 1 abstention far official record book.
Also, City Clerk Gerren reported Page #5 of published Regular
Council Meeting Minutes of Sept. 6, 1979, had been offically corrected
as per pre-council discussion of Sept. 20, 1979, and would need. to
be officially accepted at this evening's regular meeting.
(2) STREET DEPARIMENT: Item 10 a. Ag enda : (SO. HOSPITAL DR. IMI?ROVEMENTS)
Mayor Re ~d announced al:ove referenced. proJect was a small j ob with
only one bid received by the city. He said the council was looking
at approximately $86,000.00 cost including engineering fees. He fur-
ther reported he would be requesting council to approve bid less
the asphalt, letting the city utilize its present contractor and city
forces to do this work. This procedure would reduce the bid by
some $25,000.00 plus the asphalt.
(3) GENERAL: Item 14 a. (FREDDIE GENTRY, WARD II, POSITION 1)
Aldenn:m Hughes announced. that he wa s wi thdrawinq Mr. Freddie Gentry's
name for consideration to serve out the renainder of Tanrny SWaim's
position on the council. He cited personal reasons for withdrawal.
(4) GENERAL: Item 14 b. Ag enda : (CITY COUNCIL ORD. #25-79) (J?RJ:VILEGE TAXES)
CJ,ty Attorney Groce said h e felt canfortable with l anguage of amended
Ordinance setting forth penalty for nonpayment of privilege tax. He
said there was $5,000.00 presently outstanding on city books in de-
linquent taxes.
(5) GENERAL: I tem 14 c. Agenda : (CI TY COUNCIL ORD. #26-79 ) (HOU;J E NUMBERING )
Alderman Boyd , sponsor , re:tnrted s he would like to arrend sul:mi tted Ord -
inance by placing the name of "city inspector" in Section 12.24.02 instead
of "city engineer", as said employee was presently assigning house numbers in
the city. No disagreement was voiced. at said change.
(6) ANN0(.JN2EMENTS: Item 16 a.b. Agenda : ('IWO MEET INGS/F . C. & CITY COUNCIL)
Mayor Reid reit erated two rreetings he has set up IuL O::L. 11 and Oct.
25 were not for mandatory attendance. Member ship 's general consensus
was quite possibly subjects under discussion could be dispensed with
in just one meeting. Final judgrrent reached was to play it by ear and
if this wasn't the case, then both bodies would meet again on the 25th.
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ATI'ENDANCE AT REGULAR MEEI'ING:
:R,FX;lJLA.R CI'n' CX)UNCI:L ~J:NG
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~BER 4, 1979
The follOWlng members were present on ROLL CALL: Alde:rmen: Knight, rawson,
Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson. Others present:
Mayor Reid; City Clerk Gerren; City Attorney Groce and Bertha Tipton, Mayor's
Secretary.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
Mayor Reid presented the Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting, Sept. 20,
1979, with a change in voting to be recorded as discussed in pre-council dis-
cussion, to be forrrally voted on at the next regular meeting. Also, Minutes
of Special City CO\.mcil Meeting, Sept. 27, 1979, was presented for study
and later action.
APPROVAL AND/OR CX)~TICN OF MINUTES:
Aldenran Abiin moved, seconded by Alderrn:m Hughes, to approve Minutes of Sept.
6, 1979, as corrected in pre-council meeting held on Sept. 20, 1979. Approved
by voice vote. MJTICN CARRIED.
CCNSENT AGENDA:
Alderrran Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Boyd, to accept Fire Deparbnent
September report suJ::mi tted by Chief Schmitt, reflecting the department re-
sponded to a total of 27 ala:rms during said Ironth with estimated fire loss
aiiDunting to $2,150.00. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Alde:rmen:
Knight, Lawson, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson.
Motion received 9 affirrrative votes and 0 negative votes. .MOI'ION CARRIED.
Alderrran Hughes IIDved, seconded by Alderman Boyd, to accept Street Depart-
ment September report suhnitted by Supj:. Robt. Martin, consisting of a daily
work log. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Alde:rmen: Knight, lawson,
Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson. Motion received
9 affi:rmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTICN CARRIED.
NON-AGENDA: DEVIATION/FINANCIAL STATUS REPORT:
At th~s time, Mayor Reid recognized Finance Director Kelley to report on state
of the city finances. Mr. Kelley delivered an oral financial report and stated
the city v.Duld not overspend the 1979 budget if all went as predicted. He
further announced the city had made a "turn around" on the spending and cited
that during the month of October the major expenditures would lie with gasoline
purchases. Also, he reported there was a small amount of money left in the
contingency fund and through the use of invesbnent procedures plus what was
on hand that there would at least be enough to pay off the Police & Courts build-
ing when the structure has been satisfactorily completed.
NON-AGENDA: DEVIATION/POLICE DEPI'. REPORT RE(JJESTED:
Aldernan Wilson requested that at the next regular meeting a report be sub-
mitted to the council consisting of what other jobs police officers have pro-
cured since the first of January, who has left the department, complete turn-
over record and past record of tenure in rank of officers presently employed.
NON-AGENDA: PARKS & REX::RFATION AcriVITY ANNOUNCEMENT:
Terry Conway, Parks & Recreation Department representative, was recognized by
Mayor Reid. She displayed a new piece of equipnent considered to be a new
concept in recreation which was a large inflated ball to be utilized in a
New Games Festival planned for Sunday, October 14, 1979, at the Jacksonville
High School practice field, from 2-4 p.m.
WATER DEPAR'IMENT:
SEWER DEPAR'IMENT:
FIRE DEPAR'IMENT:
POLICE DEPAR'IMENT:
STREEI' DEPAR'IMENT:
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OC'IOBER 4, 1979
Mayor Re i d pres ented the next item of business consisting of a bid re-
ceived from Shrader Const. Co. in the amount of $88,850.00-$79,610 contract/
$7,900.00 engineering) for So. Hospital Dr. :i.rrprovements. He recognized
Tommy Bond, Bond Consulting Engineers, who then presented a cost estimate
sheet of said job to membership. Since project was estimated to run only
$54,000.00 and Mr. Bond felt bid suhnitted was too high, Alde:r:man Lawson
rroved, seconded by Alderman Keaton, to reject aforerrentioned bid. Approved
by voice vote. MOI'ICN CARRIED. (DISCUSSED IN PRE-cOUNCIL)
Mayor Reid suggested a conmi ttee be app:>inted to try and get street improve-
ments acccmplished by the best way p:>ssible; whereup:>n, the following in-
dividuals were assigned to serve on said corrmi ttee: Aldennen Keaton, Abdin
and Knight; City Eng. Smith. Corrmi ttee members rep:>rted they would examine
alternatives and make a report back at the next meeting.
PARKS & ROCREATICN DEPAR'IMENT:
SANITATION DEPAR'IMENT:
PLANNING COMMISSION:
Mayor Reid introduced the Minutes of Special Planning Ccmnission Meeting held
Sept. 24, 1979, for information only.
GENERAL:
Mayor Reid announced the name of Freddie Gentry had been withdrawn by Alder-
IPan Hughes to be naninated to serve out the rerrainder of Alderrran 'I'cirlrr!Y
SWaim 1 s vacated spot on the council. (DISCUSSED IN PRE-cOUNCIL)
ORDINANCE NO. 551 (CITY COUNCIL ORO. #25-79)
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGUlATIONS IN THE CITY OF
JACKSONVILLE, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 325 AND S~ION 5.04.080 OF THE MUNI-
CIPAL CODE OF JACKSCIWTI..LE , AND FOR Ol'HER PURPOSES" was introduced .
Aldennan Lawson rroved, seconded by Alderman Hughes, that Ordinance be placed
on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldennen: Knight,
Lawson, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson. Imtion
received 9 affinnative votes and 0 negative votes. MariON CARRIED. Ordinance
read for FIRST TIME by Bertha Tipton, Ma.yor 1 s Secy.
Alderman Fletcher rroved, seconded by Aldernan Hughes, that Ordinance be
accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Knight, Lawson, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson.
Motion received 9 affirrrative votes and 0 negative votes. MJI'ION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE ACCEPI'ED CN FIRST REZ\DING.
Aldennan Lawson rroved, seconded by Aldernan Hughes, to suspend the rules
and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following
voted aye, Aldennen: Knight, Lawson, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin,
Keaton and Williamson. Motion received 9 affirrrative votes and 0 negative
votes. MJI'ION CARRIED. ~1hereup:>n, Bertha Tipton, Mayor 1 s Secy. read the
Ordinance for S:OCOND TIME.
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OCTOBER 4, 1979
Alderrran Hughes moved, seconded by Alderrran Keaton, to further suspend the
rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. roLL CALL and
the following voted aye, Aldennen: Knight, Lawson, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd,
Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson. M::>tion received 9 affinnative votes
and 0 negative votes. MYI'ION CARRIED. Whereupon, Bertha Tipton, Mayor's
Secy. , read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME.
Alderrran Fletcher rroved, seconded by Aldennan Abdin, that Ordinance be
APPROVED AND AOOPI'ED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldennen:
Knight, Lawson, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and William-
son. M::>tion received 9 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. M:YriON
CARRIED.
ORDINANCE APPROVED AND AOOPI'ED AND NUMBERED 5 5 1 THIS 4TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1979.
(DISCUSSED IN PRE-CGUNCIL) NO~ ClAUSE WAS EFFECI'ED; THEREFORE,
ORDINAOCE TO BFX::Cl1E PUBLISHED AND EFFFCI'IVE ON 4TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1979.
ORDINANCE NO. 552: (City Council Ord. #26-79)
Aldennan Fletcher ooved., seconded by Alderrran Knight, that Ordinance be
placed on FIRST READ IN;. roLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldennen:
Knight, Lawson, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and William-
son. Motion received 9 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MariON CARRIED.
Ordinance read for FIRST TIME by Bertha Tipton, Mayor's Secy. , as amended in
pre-council meeting)
Alderrran Hughes moved, seconded by Alderm:m Fletcher, that Ordinance be accepted
on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldennen: Knight,
Lawson, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson. Motion
received 9 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MJTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE
ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING.
Alderman Abdin rroved., seconded by Alderman Hughes, to suspend the rules and
place the Ordinance on S:OCOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye,
Aldennen: Knight, Lawson, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and
Williamson. Motion received 9 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MYI'ION
CARRIED. Whereupon, Bertha Tipton, Mayor's Secy. , read the Ordinance for
SOCOND TIME.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderrran Fletcher, to further suspend the
rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL and the
following voted aye, Aldennen: Knight, Lawson, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher,
Abdin, Keaton and Williamson. Motion received 9 affirmative votes and 0 neg-
ative votes. M:YriON CARRIED. Whereupon, Bertha Tipton, Mayor' s Secy. , read
the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME.
Alderrran Fletcher moved, seconded by Aldennan Boyd, that Ordinance be APPROVED
AND ADOPI'ED. roLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Law-
son, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson. M::>tion
received 9 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MYI'ION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE APPROVED AND ADOPI'ED AND NUMBERED 5 5 2 THIS 4TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1979.
(DISCUSSED IN PRE-cOUNCIL) ID EMERGEN:Y CIAUSE WAS EFFECI'ED; 'I'HEREFORE,
ORDINANCE TO BECCME PUBLISHED AND EFFECTIVE CN 4TH DAY OF IDVEMBER, 1979.
APPOIN'IMENTS :
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Mayor Reid armmmced the following rreetings: (Nor SPECIAL MEEI'INGS)
(DISCUSSED IN PRE....COUNCIL)
(1) CCMBINID MEEI'ING WITH PLANNING CCMMISSION 'ID DISCUSS MASTER STREEI'
PLAN AND PRIORITY LIST: 11 OCT 1979; 7:00 P.M. -POLICE & COURTS
BLDG. (DISCUSSED IN PRE....COUNCIL)
( 2) MEEI'ING 'ID DISCUSS PROPOSED ANNEXATION: PlANNING COMMISSICN/CITY
COUNCIL: 25 OCT 1979 ; 7: 00 P.M . -POLICE & COURTS BUILDING.
Mayor Reid reminded membership Alde:r:nan SWaim's position was still vacant
and replacement can be filled at any council meeting by vote of council.
A!)JOtJRNMENT:
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alde:r:nan Fletcher, to adjourn until the
next meeting called for Oct. 18, 1979. Approved by voice vote. MariON
CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
;!fJw. z~ ~ ~ ~--~ 4Lt-Mrs. Nanc~Gbt~city Clerk ~s G. Reid ;MaYOr
CITY OF JACKSCNVILI.E, ARKANSAS CITY OF JACKSCNVILI.E, ARKANSAS
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SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEEI'ING
MUNICIPAL BLDG. -109 S. 2ND ST.
CC'IDBER 8, 1979 (9:00 A.M.-10:05 A.M.)
The City Cormcil of the City of Jacksonville, met in Special Session,
C:Ctober 8, 1979, 9: 00 A.M. , in the office of the mayor. Special Meeting
was called to order by Mayor Reid and a quorum declared present. Mayor
Reid delivered the invocation followed by the recitation of the "Pledge
of Allegiance" with standing audience participating.
Mayor Reid annormced that the meeting had been called by Aldennen Wilson,
Lawson and Abdin for the purpose of discussing events and evaluating in-
formation released during a recent Police Department investigation with
the Chief of Police and Police Dept. personnel involved.
At this time, Mayor Reid called for a ROLL CALL:
ATIENDANCE:
ROLL CALL: Aldennen: Lawson, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Abdin and Keaton.
Alder:men: Knight, Fletcher and Williamson were absent. Present: 6. Ab-
sent: 3. Others present: Mayor Reid; City Clerk Gerren; City Attorney
Groce; Bertha Tipton, Mayor's Secy., and Police Chief John Shepherd.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Keaton, to go into Executive
Session. Approved by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOOSLY.
Before adjourning into Executive Session, the news media present at the
meeting questioned the reasons for said closed session and the legality
of same. Alderman Wilson reiterated what Mayor Reid previously announced
that police procedures and Police Deparbnent personnel \\Ould be discussed.
The City Attorney stated the meeting was legal and not in opposition to
the Freedan of Information law if proceedings involved the actions of
the Police Deparbnent personnel and/or the Chief of Police. He also stated
the City Clerk, by law, was entitled to attend while he, serving as City
Attorney, could not.
Meeting adjourned into Executive Session at 9:15 a.m.
Special Session reconvened at 10: 03 a.m. Mayor Reid reported the manber-
ship did not take any action and they all felt information covering chron-
ological sequence of events had been handled satisfactorily by the Chief
of Police.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson, to adjourn at 10:05 a.m.
Approved by voice vote. M0riCN CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Respectfully submitted,
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Mrs. Nancy Jane aerren; City Clerk
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
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MINUTES
JACKSONVILlE PlANNING ffiMMISSION
JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL
DATE: OC'IOBER 11, 1979
TJNE: 7:00 P.M.
PlACE: MUNICIPAL ffiURT RCX:t-1: POLICE & CTS. BlDG., W. MAIN ST., JCVKL. ,ARK.
Those in Attendance: PLANNING Ca.1MISSICN: Frank Betts, Hugene Wooley, Mike
Wilkinson, Dennis lock and Cleo cavender.
CITY COUNCIL: Ermta Knight, Lee Lawson, Mike Abdin,
Martha Boyd, Joe Williamson, Larry Wilson and Gary Fletcher.
others: Mayor Reid; Mike Smith, City Engineer; Paul Groce,
City Attorney; Jerry Iee, Carro. Dev. Director.
(1) Mayor Reid conducted meeting. Meeting was called to order at 7:20 P.M.
Mayor Reid stated this get-together was to be considered "infonnal" and
he appreciated all those Planning Oommission and City Council members
represented to discuss Master Street Plan proposed revisions and how
the streets should be laid out in the future for long-range planning
purposes. Also, he mentioned the City Council expressed a desire to
meet with the Planning Commission concerning priority projects under
consideration for future street improvements.
(2) Mayor Reid then reviewed ten (10) non-prioritized proposed street improve-
ment projects that the Planning Oomrnission recently discussed at a meeting
held on Sept. 24, 1979. He emphasized said list of proposed projects being
considered by said body for eventual submission to City Council in Res-
olution form were not at this time in distinct priority order.
(3) Mayor Reid emphasized his first priority would be the viaduct (overpass)
project over Main Street railroad tracks on over to Graham Road mainly
because of safety reasons and tracks seem to divide the city. He said
rnul tiple sources of funding were available for such an undertaking as
the Highway Dept. had met recently with him and City Eng. Smith and re-
ported feasibility of project. (9ity's share for plans would be $50,000.00)
(4) City Eng. Smith reviewed his first priority suggestion with those present
which was a new 67-167 overpass for Loop Road extension to connect with
General Samuels Rd. at Marshall Road which would provide the missing "link"
of right-of-way needed to make a loop around the city. His reasons for
aforementioned project being first in priority with him were that loops
around cities have historically involved the healthy promotion of exterior
residential and commercial development.
(5) In following discussion, Gregory Place Shopping Center traffic flow prob-
lem was thoroughly reviewed. Mayor Reid reported the Highway Dept. was
working on this as said development is surrounded by 3 state maintained roads.
(6) General consensus reached concerning Gregory St. extension to Gen. Samuels
Rd. was to abandon this idea as residential development had developed in
needed right-of-way.
(7) Final consensus reached concerning signalization of high-accident inter-
section at James and 67-167 freeway frontage roads was that 90-10 monies
could quite possibly be obtained from Highway Dept. for said signalization.
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(8) Mayor Reid next mentioned sare armexations he would like to see effected
before 1980 year. He reported he had a TIB.p on his office wall depict-
ing his ideas along this line. After discussing fire and police protection
problEmS for newly annexed areas, the mayor stated he would keep in
mind the benefits versus increased services to be provided and report
back in the near future to the council on this i tern of business. A set
meeting for the 25th of October was then cancelled by Mayor Reid.
(9) Unanimous consensus reached concerning priority listing of street improve-
ment projects was the Plarming Commission would be submitting short-range
and long-range listing to city council for their consideration.
(10) Meeting adjourned with consent of all present at 8:46 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSONVilLE, ARKANSAS
AGENDA
October 18, 1979
(REGULAR MEETING TIME: 7: 30 P.M.)
COURT ROOM: POLICE & COURTS BLDG.
(PRE-cOUNCIL MEETING TIME: 7 : 00 P.M. )
CCNFERENCE RCOM: POLICE & COURI'S BlDG.
1. OPENING PRAYER:
2. ROIL CALL:
3. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES: Regular City Council Meeting -October 4, 1979
Special City Council Meeting -October 8, 1979
4. APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION Regular City Council Meeting-September 20, 1979
OF MINUTES: Special City Council Meeting-September 27, 1979
5. CCNSENT AGENDA:
(POLICE DEPT)
6. WATER DEPARIMENT:
7 . SEWER DEPAR'IMENT:
8. FIRE DEPAR'IMENT:
9. POLICE DEPAR'IMENT:
10. STREEI' DEPAR'IMENT:
11. PARKS & REX:REATICN DEPT:
12. SANITATICN DEPAR'IMENT:
13. PLANNING COMMISSION:
a. Monthly Report (Chief Shepherd)
a. City COnncil Ord. #27-79: Providing Fire Protection
Outside City Limits of Jckvl. (Aldennan Lawson)
a. Sul:mission of Statistical Report/Police Department
Employees (Mayor Reid)
a. Cornni ttee Report: So. Hospital Drive Improvements
(Mayor Reid)
a. Recmmend denial of rezoning petition: 2 tracts
unplatted parcels; Charles carr, Petitioner:
Taneyville Area: From R-0 to C-2 classification
b. Recorrmend denial of rezoning petition: IDt #2,
Hassen Sub., 3200 Northeastern St., E. Ray Smith,
Petitioner: From R-0 to R-2 classification
c. City Council Ord. #28-79: Recamnend approval of
rezoning unplatted parcel, 8017 South Highway;
Fred Boyd, Petitioner. Fran R-0 to C-3 classification
d. Recommend approval of Final Plat: Stonewall Sub-
division: Phase IV-A (16 lots)
e. Recarmend approval of Final Plat: Silver Oaks Sub-
division: Phase I/outside city limits, with stipulations
f. Final Plat: Foxwood Subdivision, Phase VI-B, as per
Planning Commission formal recommendation to be for-
warded fran Oct. 16th special meeting
14 • GENERAL:
15. APPOIN'IMENTS:
16 • ANNOUNCEMENTS:
ADJOURNr.mT:
a. City Cormcil Ol:;d. #29-79: Amending Animal
Control Ordinance/regulation of cats
(Alde:r:rran Knight)
b. City Cormcil Ord. #30-79: Amending Fire-
works Ordinance (Alde:r:rran Lawson)
a. RESIDEN"TIAL HOUSING FACILITIES BOARD:
RE-APPOIN'IMENT: JERRY CROWLEY: TERM DUE
UP 10-24-1979: (5 year term)
b. HEALTH FACILITIES BOARD:
RE-APIDIN'IMENT: SYBIL CLAY: TERM
DUE UP 11-16-1979: (5 year term)
c. Naninations for serving out term of Alderrran
Tammy swaim: Ward II, Position 1, as follows:
l. NOMINEE: Jerry Miller
SPONSOR: Aldennan Knight
2. NaiTNEE: Ronnie Brooks
SPONSOR: Alderrran Wilson
3. NOMINEE: Glenn Davidson
SPONSOR: Alderrran Hughes
4. NaiTNEE: Moses Franklin
SPONSOR: Alderman Lawson
a. PUBLIC HFARI:t\GS: REGARDING HUD CDBG PRE-
APPLICATION: ( 2)
8:00 P.M. CITY HALL/10-30-1979.
8:00 P.M. POLICE/CTS. BLDG/11-1-1979
b. PUBLIC HEARING: RffiARDING GENERAL REVENUE
SHARING:
6:30P.M. CITY HALL/11-1-1979
c. 1980 Budget will be presented at November
1st Council Meeting.
d. Vacancy on the Civil Service Commission present-
ly existing: Mr. Bill Chambers resigned on
10-15-1979. Term due up: 4-1-1980.
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POLICE & COURI'S FACILITY -W. MAIN STREET
OCTOBER 18, 1979 (7:30 P.M. -9:30 P.M.)
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas, met in Regular
Session, CX::tober 18, 1979, 7:30p.m., preceded by a pre-council meeting
conducted in the Conference Room, Police & Courts building, 7:00 p.m. Regular
Meeting was called to order by Mayor Reid and quorum declared present. M:l.yor
Re.icd delivered the invocation followErl by recitation of the "Pledge of Alle-
giance" with standing audience participating.
PRE....COUNCIL DISCUSSION:
(1) City Clerk Gerren reported the Minutes of September 20, 1979, needErl
to be officially accepted as published with correction/change out-
lined in pre-council discussion of CX::t. 4, 1979. Said change would
entail City Council Ord. #24-79 vote to read 8 affirmative votes, 1
negative vote and 1 abstention for passage. Abstention vote by Ald.
Keaton, at his request.
(2) FIRE DEPAR'IMENI': Item 8 a. A.genda: (CITY COUNCIL ORD. #27-79)
Ald. lawson, sponsor, reviewed contents of Ordinance with membership
explaining that upon researching city records, he had found some
definite irregularities covering fire protection for outside city
limit custaners. He said he found one deposit of $50 with an applica-
tion from Dick-Jeter Water Users Association, So. Jacksonville, area
with 89 names attached, thereto. Also, some trailer parks had filled
out applications for fire protection and only paid one $50 fee, as
reported by City Clerk Gerren. Ald. rawson reported his proposed
new ordinance will provide for EACH PERSON that wants fire protection
outside city limits to pay $100"""'ANNUAL FEE, PLUS A USAGE FEE. He
further reportErl the City Attorney said the city will have to refund
46 persons their $50 deposit that is on the tooks now. In discussion
it was revealed there are 21 custaners who v.Duld not be coverErl under
new ordinance as these people are protected by No. Pulaski Volunteer
Fire Dept. and South Bend Volunteer Fire Dept.
Fire plug location-in So. Jacksonville was discussed and it was re-
ported by Ald. Hughes that Fire Chief Schmitt disclosed that the city's
pumper is available to cover those not in reach of fire plugs, but it
would only run for approx. 2 1/2 minutes, maximum capacity.
(3) STREET DEPAR'IMENT: Item 10 a. Agenda: (SO. HOSPITAL DR. IMPROVEMENTS)
Aldeman Abdin distributed copies of the Minutes of Street Committee
meeting held on October 16, 1979 reflecting said committee's rec-
amnendation for arove referencErl street improvement project. He
reported in trying to save the city money on said project, the
committee's recamnendation could not be followed, according to
the city attorney, because of purchasing procedures involving the
bidding practices having to be followed. He reported the job could
be done if the city bid out all sub-contract v.Drk.
(4) PlANNING CCMMISSION: Item 13 a. Agenda : (SUBMISSION OF AGENDA ITEMS)
Council membership expressed apprec1ation to the Pl anning Commission
for new policy initiated this past week in sending the council all pertinent
information available on items of business up for council passage at an
earlier date than previously submitted.
(5) GENERAL: Item 14 b. Agenda: (CITY COUNCIL ORD. #30-79: FIREWJRKS ORD.
Section 16 .16. 010 was amended, wi. th consent of all present, to read as
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"Section 1: 8 .16. 010 .Sale or discharge prohibited -Exceptions."
"No person, finn or corporation shall sell at retail or wholesale
within the city any squibs, firecrackers, fireworks or the like.
No person, finn or corporation shall explode or discharge within ••.• "
(6) APPOINTMENTS: Item 15 a. & b. (JERRY CRGVLEY & SYBIL ClAY)
Mayor Reid reported both above refen:mc:ffi imiviollnl s hnd senrec'l one
tenn on their respective boards; thus, they were eligible for serving
another tepm in office.
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(7) APPOINIMENTS: Item/c. Agenda: (AlDERMEN NCMINATICNS)
It was decided that City Clerk Gerren would not be present at Exec-
utive Session to be held at the close of the meeting. Each one
of the nominees would be interviewed individually without recording
proceedings by said elected official.
( 8) PlANNING CCMMISSION: Item 13 f. (FINAL PlAT, PH VI -B, FO:xw<::X:)D SUB.)
A .merror andum was distributed to a ll present coveTing conditional
approval of above referenced subdivision phase submitted by City Eng:
"DATE:
'ID:
FROM:
O:::t. 18, 1979
Mayor Reid and City Council Members
Mike Smith, City Engineer
REF: FO:xw<::X:)D SUBDIVISICN, PHASE VI -B, STREEI' & DRAINAGE CONSTRUCTICN
FOLIDW UP
Contingent upon completion of the following items; final approval is
given for U1e sl.reel anu tlrail1aye LXJnsLrucliun for Foxw.JOll Subdivision,
Phase VI-B:
1 . Increase the throat opening at the inlet at the
Southwest corner of Foxwood Drive and Tally Ho
Court, approximately eight (8) feet on each side
of the inlet.
2. Increase the throat opening of the drainage inlet
at the Southwest corner of Foxwood Drive and Fox-
hunt Cove. This extended throat opening should be
approximately eight (8) feet in length and on the
side nearest Foxwood Drive.
3 . Developer place a two-year warranty on the street
for maintenance that is acceptable to the City
Attorney.
4 . Construct a drop drainage inlet between lots #156
and #157 with an extended throat opening.
5. The developer finish "stub" of street (Madden Road)
or delete lots #163 and #485 and "stub" of street
fran plat.
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It is concluded that these improvements will bring the construction
of the subdivision into compliance with our City Ordinances. "
City Eng. Smith stated the above referenced five (5) steps had been
agreed to by all :p3.rties concerned and the council membership un-
animously concurred with conditional approval as sul:mitted.
(9) PlANNING Ca.1MISSION: Item 13 b. Agenda: (REZONING/3200 NORI'HEAS'IERN)
Alderman Lawson remarked that the Planning Ccmnission had already
conducted a public hearing on the above referenced rezoning and
had turned it down. He voiced some displeasure concerning the
possibility that the couuncil might have to have another hearing,
also. The mayor reported he would chair the meeting accordingly,
and if new information from saneone in the audience was available
that had not been heard at the Planning Conmission meeting, that they
would be recognized.
Upon council's request, the Planning Comn. Secy. produced a petition
submitted at the Planning Commission meeting that had been signed
by same 58 individuals voicing their objections to above referenced
rezoning. Petition was examined by all members of the council.
ATI'ENDANCE AT REGULAR MEEI'ING:
The following members were present on ROLL CALL: Aldennen: Aldermen:
Knight, Lawson, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and William-
son. Present: 9. Absent: 0. (Alderrran SWaim's tenn not filled as yet)
Others present: Mayor Reid; City Clerk Gerren; City Attorney Groce and Bertha
Tipton, Mayor's Secretary.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
Mayor Reld presented the Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting, October 4,
1979 and Special City Council Meeting, October 8, 1979, for study and later
action.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORREX::TION OF MINUTES:
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Boyd, to approve the Minutes
of Regular City Council Meeting, September 20, 1979, as corrected and
changed in pre-council meeting, as well as approving the Minutes as pub-
lished of Special City Council Meeting, September 27, 1979. Approved by
voice vote. MariON CARRIED.
CCNSENT AGENDA:
Alderman Hughes rroved, seconded by Alderman Abdin, to approve the Police
Department Monthly Report for rronth of September as subrnitted by Chief
John Shepherd, reflecting a total of 933 cases brought before the Muny.
Court, $32,092.37 collected for fines, forefitures and miscellaneous pay-
ments, $1,660.04 total collected for Emergency Services Division and $653.
50 collected for Animal Control Dept. ROLL CAlL and the following voted
aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin,
Keaton and Williamson. Motion received 9 affirmatiye votes and 0 negative
votes. IDTION CARRIED.
WATER, DErM'IMEN'l':
SEWER DE.P~:
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OC'IOBER 18, 1979
FIRE DEPAR'IMENT: (DISCUSSED IN PRE-cOUNCIL MEEI'ING)
Alderman Lawson introduced the following legislation for consideration and
stated that the ordinance would provide coverage for persons outside the
city limits who are not covered by one of the fire protection agencies.
He further stated that those persons living within the jurisdiction of
South Bend and :No. Pulaski Volunteer Fire Districts would not be accepted
for coverage under said ordinance. Mayor Reid stated he would fo:rward
a letter to same 46 people to make them aware of ordinance language.
Said individuals presently have coverage with the city under a $50 deposit
and a check could be forwarded with said letter refunding said deposits.
ORDINANCE NO. 553: (City Council Ord. #27-79) (AGREEMENT ATTACHED 'IO ORDINANCE)
"AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE JACKSONVILLE FIRE DEPAR'IMENT 'IO PROVIDE
FIRE PROI'ECTION OUTSIDE THE CITY LIMITS OF JACKSONVILLE; AMENDING ORDINANCE
192 AND CHAPI'ER 2. 20 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF JACKSONVILLE AND FOR OI'HER
PURPOSES" was introduced.
Aldermm Abdin rroved, seconded by Alderman Hughes, that Ordinance be placed
on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldennen: Knight,
Lawson, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson. M:>tion
received 9 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MariON CARRIED. Ordinance
read for FIRST TIME by Bertha Tipton, Mayor 's Secy.
Alderman Hughes rroved, seconded by Alderman Abdin, that Ordinance be accpeted
on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldennen: Knight,
Lawson, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson. M:>tion
received 9 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MariON CARRIED. ORD-
INANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING.
Alderman Hughes rroved, seconded by Alderman Abdin, to suspend the rules and
place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted
aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton
and Williamson. Motion received 9 affinnative votes and 0 negative votes.
MariON CARRIED. Whereupon, Bertha Tipton, Mayor's Secy. , read the Ordinance
for SECOND TIME.
Alderrran Abdin rroved, secorrled by Alderman Hughes, to fUrther suspend the rules
and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READI!\G. ROLL CALL and the follow-
ing voted aye, Aldennen: Knight, Lawson, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Ab-
din, Keaton and Williamson. M:>tion received 9 affirmative votes and 0 negative
votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, Bertha Tipton, Mayor's Secy., read the Ord-
inance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME.
Alderman Fletcher rroved, seconded by Alderman Abdin, that Ordinance be APPROVED
AND ADOPI'ED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson,
Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson. Motion received
9 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE APPROVED AND ADOPI'ED AND NUMBERED 5 5 3 THIS 18TH DAY OF OC'IOBER, 1979.
(EMERGENCY ClAUSE NOT EFFECTED: ORDINANCE 5 5 3 EFFECTIVE 18TH DAY OF NOVEMBER,
1979)
POLICE DEPAR'IMENT:
chief Shepherd reviewed the following statistical report with membership re-
flecting current listing of personnel in Police Department ranks as of 10-11-79:
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NOO-UNIFORMED H1PI.OYEES: (10 NAMES) UNIFORMED E1'1PI.OYEES: (45 NAMES) PERSONNEL
WORKING EXTRA: (Nor SUBMITI'ED -'IO SEE COMI?Ef:\ISATION RECORDS) PERSONNEL WHO
HAVE LEFT THIS YEAR: (13 NAMES - 2 OF WHICH, NON-UNIFORMED/SALARIES LISTED.
H1PLOYEES ANTICIPATING LEAVING: (11 NAMES -1 OF WHICH, NON-UNIFORMED STATUS/
LEf:\IGTH OF EMPLOYMENT LISTED) OFFICERS WHO MAY ANTICIPATE NO RE-cERTIFYING
AS EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS: ( ALL EMT OFFICERS BUT BELL, KEITHLEY,
AND STAGGS. REASON: SAlARY AND WORKIN3 COODITIONS)
Chief Shepherd explained that not all of the employees listed on above ref-
erenced report who are contemplating leaving the department would be separating
because of salaries and working conditions. He cited two examples with two
female officers leaving the force because of (1) husband leaving for Germany
(2) taking a job as a sign language interpreter.
Chief Shepherd stated his forces were requesting a 25% increase in pay for
1980 year and the mayor remarked he would be recOllUl'ending only a 14% increase
when his 1980 budget proposal is first presented at the Nov. 1st meeting.
STREEI' DEPAR'IMENT: (DISCUSSED IN PRE-cOUNCIL)
Alderman Abdin reported as spokeSIIEn for the Street Committee. He explained
the functions of said committee, in that what they were trying to come up with
were the rules and regulations for streets in new sul:rli visions and they
would be trying to have a member of the Planning Commission to serve, also.
After discussing the aspects of constructing the South Hospital Drive road
project, Alderman Al:rlin rroved, seconded by Alderman Hughes, to approve the
South Hospital Drive work to be done by the city, with Bond Consulting Eng-
ineers to do engineering chores, and that all state purchasing rules are
followed in the construction of the balance of the work. Approved by voice
vote. MJTION CARRIED.
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARIMEJSJT :
PIANN ING CCM1ISSION: (DISCUSSED IN PRE-cOONCIL)
Alderman Keaton rroved, seconded by Alderman Abdin, to approve rezoning petition
sul:mitted by Mr. Charles Carr, 2 tracts unplatted parcels, Taneyville area,
frcm R-0 to C-2 classification. Voice vote was requested by Mayor Reid.
All voted in the affirrrative except Alderman Lawson who voted nay. IVDTION
CARRIED. City Attorney Groce said an ordinance rezoning aforementioned prop-
erty would be presented at the Nov. 1st meeting for council action.
Alderman Lawson rroved, seconded by Alderman Wilson, to accept the Planning
Ccmnission's recorrmendation to deny rezoning petition, I..ot #2, Hassen Sub-
division, 3200 Northeastern St., from R-0 to R-2 classification. ROLL CALL:
Aldermen: Lawson, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson
voted aye. Alderman Knight voted nay. Motion received 8 affirrrative votes
and 1 negative vote. MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE NO. 5 5 4: (City Council Ord. #28-79)
"AN ORDINANCE RECIASSIFYING VARIOUS PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE,
ARKANSAS, AMENDIN3 ORDINANCES NUMBER 213 AND 238 OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE,
ARKANSAS; AND FOR OI'HER PURPOSES" was introduced. (GENERAL AREA: FRED BOYD
PROPERTY , 8017 SOUTH HIGHWAY 161)
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Alderman Wilson ITOved, seconded by Alderrran Fletcher, that Ordinance be placed
on FIRST RFADIJ:iiG. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight,
Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson. Aldennen: Lawson and
Hughes voted nay. .Motion received 7 affinnative votes and 2 negative votes.
MYI'ION CARRIED. Ordinance read for FIRST TIME by Bertha Tipton, Mayor's Secy.
Alderman Fletcher ITOved, seconded by Alderman Knight, that Ordinance be accepted
on FIRST RFADIJ:iiG. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldennen: Knight,
Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson. Aldennen: Lawson and
Hughes voted nay. Motion received 7 affinnative votes and 2 negative votes.
MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE ACCEPI'ED ON FIRST READING.
Alderman Fletcher ITOved, seconded by Alderman Boyd, to suspend the rules and
place the Ordinance on SECOND READ IN;. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye,
Aldermen: Knight, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson. Alder-
men: Lawson and Hughes voted nay. H:>tion received 7 affinnative votes and 2
negative votes. MYI'ION CARRIED. Whereupon, Bertha Tipton, Mayor's Secy., read
the Ordinance for SECOND TIME.
Alderman Fletcher IIDved, seconded by Alderman Boyd, to further suspend the
rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CAIJ.. and the
following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin,
Keaton and Williamson. Alderman: Hughes voted nay. :Motion received 8 affinn-
ati ve votes and 1 nay. .M)TION CARRIED. Whereupon, Bertha Tipton, Mayor' s Secy. ,
read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME.
Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson, that Ordinance be
APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldennen: Knight,
Lawson, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson. .Motion
received 9 affinnative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE APPROVED AND AOOPTED AND NUMBERED 5 5 4 THIS 18TH DAY OF OCIOBER, 1979.
(EMERGENCY ClAUSE NJT EFFECTED: ORDINANCE 5 5 4 EFFECTIVE 18TH DAY OF IDV.EMBER,
1979)
Alderman Wilson ITOved, seconded by Alderman Williamson, to accept Planning
Corrmission' s recamnendation to approve Final Plat, Stonewall Subdivision, Phase
IV-A consisting of 16 lots. Approved by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Wilson ITOved, seconded by Alderman Abdin, to accept Planning Commission's
recommendation to approve Final Plat, Silver Oaks Subdivision, Phase I, outside
city limits, with following stipulations: (1) Developer to locate building line
along the side of Lots 17 and 48 that abuts Highway 107 (2) Identification of
lots to be reserved for camnercial use ( 3) Signing the Cert. of OWner on Final
Plat (4) Payment of review fee ($82.00) for Final Plat application -to county.
(5) Inspection and approval of drainage facilities: Base and surface of road and
street signs by the county ( 6) Suhuission of letter from project engineer that all
improvements and installations have been made in accordance with submitt~ con-
struction plans and drawings and the standards established by the county are
operating properly (7) Providing a one year Maintenance Bond upon completion
of construction for 25% of construction cost. Approved by voice vote. MOTION
CARRIED.
Alde:r:m:m Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Williamson, to approve tne Final
Plat, Foxwcx::xl Subdivision, Phase VI-B, with the stipulations that was for-
warded by the city engineer and was worked out with developers. Approved by
voice vote. MOTION CARRIED. (SEE PRE-cOUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR STIPUlATIONS)
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For the official record, the Planning Corrmission 's formal reconmendation con-
cerning Phase VI-B, Foxwocxi Sul:division, Final Plat, as forwarded from their
10-16-1979 special meeting, was as follows:
FRCM PLANNThiG CCMMISSICN SECY.
"City Eng. Smith reccmnended to the Planning Conmission, in letter
fonn, that streets and drainage not be approved. Mr. Smith
suggested the Planning Commission reconmend to the City Council
that they ask the develq:er to retain an engineer to meet with
the City Engineer to discuss the situation. Hopefully, he said,
a satisfactory course of action can be reached between the two
parties. Then, this course of action could then be returned
to the City Council for ratification. Mr. Smith then gave 5 bases
for not approving said construction."
FINAL REC<M1ENDATION FORWARDED TO CITY COUNCIL
"Ccrnm. White moved, seconded by Corrm. Morgan, to recClllltlend approval
of Phase VI-B, Foxwood Sub., Final Plat, with the following stip-
ulations: (1) The developer finish "stub" of street out (Madden
Rd.) or at least delete 2 lots fran plat (2) Construct a drop
drainage inlet between lots 156 and 15 7 ( 3) Developer place a
1:M) year "warranty" on the streets for ma.intenance that is
acceptable to the mayor. Vote was unanirrous 6-0. "
GENERAL:
CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE NO. 29-79: (Regulation of cats)
"AN ORDINANCE REX3UIAT:rnG ANIMALS IN THE CITY OF JACI<SONVILI.E, AMENDING ORD-
INANCES 135, 219, 535, AND 24, AND ADDING S~ION 6. 04 .190 'IO THE MUNICIPAL
CODE OF JACKSONVILLE, AND FOR OI'HER PURPOSES" was introduced.
Aldennan Knight rroved, secorrled by Aldernan Williamson, that Ordinance be
placed on FIRST READING. roLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldennen:
Knight, lawson, Wilson and Williamson. Aldermen: Hughes, Boyd, Fletcher,
Abdin and Keaton voted nay. Motion received 4 affirrrative votes and 5 neg-
ative votes. MYI'ION FAILED.
ORDINANCE ID. 5 5 5: (City Council Ord. No. 30-79) (DISCUSSED IN PRE-cOUNCIL)
(See Minutes of Pre-council Meeting for change in ¥.Drding)
"AN ORDINANCE RffiUIATING FIREWORKS IN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, AMENDING ORD-
INANCES 208 ,AND 210, AND SECTION 8 .16. 010 OF THE JVIUNICIPAL CODE OF JACKSONVILLE,
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES" was introduced.
Aldennan Abdin rroved, seconded by Alde:rman Hughes, that Ordinance be placed
on FIRST READING. ROLL CAIL and the following voted aye, Alde:rnen: Knight,
rawson, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson . Motion
received 9 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. JYlOTION CARRIED. Ordinance
read £or FIRST TIME by Bertha Tipton, Mayor' s Secy.
Aldennan Hughes rroved, seconded by Aldernan Abdin, that Ordinance be accepted
on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the folla.ving voted aye, Aldenuen: Knight,
Lawson, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Al:din, Keaton and Williamson. Motion
received 9 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. M:Yl'ION CARRIED. ORDINANCE
ACCEPI'ED ON FIRST READING.
Aldernan Abdin moved, seconded by Aldennan Hughes, to suspend the rules and place
the Ordinance on SECCND READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
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Knight, lawson, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson.
Motion received 9 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Whereupon, Bertha Tipton, Mayor's Secy., read the Ordinance for SECOND TIME.
Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Alde:rnrm Wilson, to further suspend the
rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING.
At this time, Alderrnan Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Fletcher, to amend
Ordinance by inserting the following "except between the hours of 12:00 p.m.
and 12: 00 a.m. " instead of "except between the hours of 12: 00 p.m. and 10: 00
p.m.". ROLL CALL on the arrendment: Aldermen: Fletcher and Abdin voted aye.
Aldermen: Knight, lawson, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Keaton and Williamson voted
nay. M:Jtion received 2 ayes and 7 nays. MOTION FAILED 'IO M1END ORDINANCE.
ROLL CALL was then taken for placing the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING.
Aldermen: Knight, lawson, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson
voted aye. Alderman Fletcher voted nay. M:Jtion received 8 affirmative votes
and 1 negative vote. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Al:rlin moved, secorrled by Alde:rnrm Hughes, that Ordinance be APPIDVED
AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson,
Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson. M:Jtion received
9 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE APPROVED AND ADOPI'ED AND NUMBERED 5 5 5 THIS 18TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1979.
(EMERGENCY CLAUSE NOT EFFECTED: ORDINANCE BECCMES EFFECTIVE 18TH DAY OF NOVEMBER,
1979)
APPOIN'IMENTS: (DISCUSSED IN PRE-cOUNCIL)
Aldeman Wilson moved, seconded by Aldenran Hughes, to approve the following
two ap:r:ointments: Mr. Jerry CrCMley, reappointment to Residential Housing
Facilities Board, term due up on 10-24-1979, for five years. Ms. Syb~l Clay,
reappointment to Health Care Facilltle~ Buanl, te.nn <.lue up 11-16-1979, for
five years. Approved by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
The mayor suggested membership adjourn into Executive Session to discuss
nominations for replacement of Alderman 'Ib:rmny SWaim's :r:osition, Ward II, Position
1. Whereupon, Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Aldernan lawson, to adjourn
into Executive Session. Approved by voice vote. MOI'ION CARRIED.
Mayor reid requested all four nominees being considered to be interviewed in
this order: Jerry Miller, Ronnie Brooks, Glenn Davidson and Moses Franklin.
City Atty. Groce then requested Executive Session proceedings be either recorded
by City Clerk Gerren or recorded on cassette player. Membership agreed u:r:on
utilizing the services of cassette tape player. Meeting adjourned to go into
Executive Session at 8:46 p.m.
Regular Conncil Meeting reconvened at 9:45 p.m. Alderman Wilson moved, sec-
onded by Alderman Hughes, to name Mr. Ron Brooks, to fill aforementioned
vacancy on the conncil. Approved by voice vote. 1'-DI'ION CARRIED. Mr. Brooks
was then sworn in as Alderman, Ward II, Position 1, filling out the term of
Mr. Torrmy Swaim.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
PUBLIC HEARINGS: REGARDING HUD CDBG PRE-APPLICATION (2)
8:00 P.M. CITY HALL 10-30-1979
8:00P.M. POLICE/CTS BLDG 11-1-1979 00008
ANNOUNCEMENTS; (Continued)
RffiULAR CITY COUNCIL MEEI'ING
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OCTOBER 18, 1979
:PUBLIC H.EA,RING: REGABJ)I'J;OC; GE'NEM,L :REVENUE SHARING: 6 : 30 P .M, , CITY
HALL, 11-1-1979.
1980 BUDGET WILL BE PRESENTED AT NOV.EMBER :FIRST COON::IL MEEI'ThG.
MAYOR REID COMMENTED TBE FOI....LCw.I:NG OPENCNG IS A COUNCIL APPOIN'IMENT:
CIVIL SERVICE CCM1ISSION: MR. BILL CHAMBERS RESIGNED ON 10-15-1979.
TERM DUE UP: 4-1-1980.
ADJOURNMENT:
Alderman rawson mved, seconded by A.ldennan .Abd;tn, to adjourn rmtil the next
scheduled meeting, 1\bvernber 1, 1979. Approved by voice vote. MOI'ION CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
mw. llthtq ~~ ~-~·--L£ #-
Mrs. Nancy Jane Gerren, Ci~ ~s G. ~~~r
CITY OF JACKSCNVTI.LE, ARKANSAS CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
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AGENDA
November 1, 1979
(REGJI.AR MEEI'ING TIME: 7:30 P.M.)
COURT ROOM: POLICE & COURTS BLDG.
(PRE-coUNCIL MEEI'ING TIME: 7:00 P.M.)
CO"NFEREN:E Rcx::M: POLICE & COURTS BLDG.
1. OPENING PRAYER:
2. ROLL CALL:
3. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
4. APPROVAL AND/OR CO~TICN
OF MINUTES:
5. CONSENT AGENDA:
6 • WATER DEPAR'IMENT:
7 • SEWER DEPAR'IMENT:
8 • FIRE DEPAR'IMENT:
9. POLICE DEPARIMENT:
10 • STREET DEPAR'Th1ENT:
ll.PARKS & RECREATION DEPT:
12.SANITATION DEPARIMENT:
13.PLANNING COMMISSION:
14.GENERAL:
15 .APPOINI'MENTS:
16 .ANNOUNCEMENI'S:
Regular City Council Meeting-oct. 18, 1979
Regular City Council Meeting-Oct. 8, 1979
a. City Council Ord. #31-79: Rezoning From R-0
to C-2: unplatted parcel/Taneyville Area.
a. City Council Ord. #32-79: 1980 Millage
Assessment against Personal and Real
Property/City of Jckvl. (Mayor Reid)
b. City Council Resolution #16-79: Pre-App.
to HUD for C.D.B.G. 1980 Small Cities
Program (Mayor Reid)
c. Presentation: 1980 Budget and recognition of
Police/Fire Dept. representatives regarding
salary proposals for 1980 year (Mayor Reid)
a. JACKSONVILLE SEWER CCM1ISSICN:
Mr. Gaylon Boshears: Filling out Dr. Jerry
Singleton's term in office: Term expires: April
20, 1984 (Sewer Commission)
b. JACKSCNVIIJ..E CIVIL SERVICE CCMMISSION:
Nominations for filling out Mr. Bill Chambers'
tenn in office: Term expires April 1, 1980.
1. NCMINEE: Mr. Myron Ben Traylor
SPONSOR: Alderman Al:din
2. NOMINEE: Mr. Michael T. 0 1 Brien
SPONSOR: Aldennan Hughes
a. Constitutional Convention 'lbWn Meeting, November
6, 1979: 7:30P.M., First Elec. Coop Bldg.
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16. ANNOUN CErxlENTS:
ADJOURNMENT:
CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
AGENDA
November 1, 1979
(continued)
b. Holiday Observance: Monday, Nov. 12, 1979
(Veteran's Day)
c. Arkansas Municipal League Armual Convention:
Arlington Hotel/Hot Springs: Nov. 4th through
Nov. 6th.
d. Final Inspection: Police & Courts Building:
November 9, 1979: 1:30 P.M.
(NOI'E: THE FOLlOWING MEEI'ING SCHEDULES WERE PUBLISHED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
AND WENT WITH AGENDA PACKEr)
TIME:
6:30 P.M.
7:00 P.M.
7:30 P.M.
8:00 P.M.
NOVEMBER 1, 1979
PLACE: SUBJECT: -----------------
MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 109 SO. 2ND ST. PUBLIC HEARING:
GENERAL REVENUE
SHARIN:;
CONFERENCE RCXM: POLICE & COURI'S PRE-cOUNCIL AGENDA
BLDG. -W. MAIN ST. MEETING
COURT RCXM: POLICE & COURTS REGUIAR CITY COUNCIL
BLDG. -W. MAIN ST. MEEI'ING
COURT ROOM: POLICE & COURTS PUBLIC HEARING: 1980
BLDG. -W. MAIN ST. C.D.B.G. HUD PRE-
APPLICATION
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J.T I
RffiULAR CITY COUNCIL MEEI'ING
POLICE & COURI'S FACILITY -W. MAIN STREEI'
NOVEMBER 1, 1979 (7:30 P.M. -8:15 P.M.)
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas, met in Regular
Session, November 1, 1979, 7:30 p.m., preceded by a pre-council meeting
conducted in the Conference Room, Police & Courts Building, 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting was called to order by Mayor Reid and quorum declared
present. Aldennan Lawson delivered the invocation followed by the re-
citation of the "Pledge of Allegiance" with standing audience participating.
PRE-cOUNCIL DISCUSSION:
(1 } GENERN..: Itan 1 4 b. Agenda: (CDBG PUBLIC HEARING: 1980 HUD PRE-APPLICATION
FOR $1.5 MIIJ..ION - 3 YEAR COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM -lOO !i; r'EDJ:::AA.LLY .!!'UNDID)
Mayor Reid announced regular council proceEdings would be interrupted
at 8:00 p.m., in order to conduct a public hearing cover ing the above
referenced grant application.
(2) GENERAL: Itan 14 c. Agenda : (1980 BUDGET PRESENTATICN )
Mayor Reid recorrrnended that the rrernbership start meeting the alternate
Thursday evenings from regular council proceedings in order to have
1980 budget hearings. He announced Police and Fire Dept. reps. (1 ea.)
would be recognized by the chair during regular meeting as listed on
Agenda for 11/1/79, for the purpose of hearing their respective pro-
posals for 1980 salary increases. He further stated they had pre-
pared a hand-out covering their requests and it would be distributed
to the membership during formal session.
(3) APPOIN'IMENTS: Item 15 a. Agenda: (SEWER CCM1ISSION)
Aldennan Lawson questioned Mr. Gaylon Boshear s erving on the Housing
Facilities Board and the Jacksonville Sewer Commission at the same
time. City Atty. Groce stated he did not know if this ~uld con-
stitute a conflict or not, but the easiest solution ~u ld be for
Mr. Boshears to resign fran the Housing beard, if this is what the
r.(')] mr. i 1 so oP.sired. The mayor said Mr • Boshears was aware of afore-
mentioned situation. General consensus reached by mEmbership was they
would appoint Mr. Boshears to the Sewer Ccmnission with stipulation he
resign from said board.
( 4) APPOIN'IMENTS: Item 15 b. Ag enda: (CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION)
MEmber s hip decided there would be no reason to hold. an Executive
Session to discuss two nominations for one vacancy existing on
above referenced commission.
(5) ANNOUNCEMENTS: Item 16 a. Agenda : (CONSTITUTIONAL FORUM/TOWN MEETING )
Mayor Reid stated he would be l.ll Ho t Springs on Nov. 6 , 1979, and unable
to host above referenced meeting. Aldennan Alxlin volunteered to take
the mayor's place.
(6) ANNOUNCEMENTS: Item 16 c. Ag enda: (ARK . MUNY. LEAGUE ANNUAL CONVENTION)
Mayor Reid stated the grand fmale for above referenced conference woul d
be on Tuesday evening, 11-6-1979, and i f any counc il mEmber wished to
attend, the city would pay for costs incurred.
(7) NON-AGENDA: NEW GOLD AND SILVER POLICE OFFICER BADGES:
Chief She pherd displayed above referenced badges the police officers
would be purchasing with their own funds. He said if there were no
objections to officers wearing same, he would order a few for new
officers caning on board because it takes approx . 8 weeks for order
to be filled. Membership voiced no objection to new badges being worn.
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NOVEMBER 1, 1979
(8) SMALL CITIES PROGRAM PRE-APP: COMPREHENSIVE PROJECT HUD GRANT/$1.5 MILLION:
Community Development Director Jerry Lee distributed a copy of above ref-
erenced brochure dated 11-1-1979 to all present.
ATTENDANCE AT REGULAR MEETING:
The following members were present on ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Hughes,
Brooks, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson. Present: 10. Absent: 0,
Others present: Mayor Reid; City Clerk Gerren; City Atty. Groce and Bertha Tipton,
Mayor's Secretary.
OPENING REMARKS:
Mayor Reid explained the order of procedures that would be adhered to for the
council proceedings. He announced the council would recess at 8:00p.m., and
convene to a scheduled public hearing concerning Community Development Block Grant
Pre-Application. He said the city was doing this to increase participation in the
city's public hearings.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
Mayor Reid presented the Minutes of October 18, 1979, for study and later action.
APP ROVAL AND /OR CORREC TI ON OF MINUTE S:
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes, to approve the Minutes of Reg-
ular Meeting, October 4, 1979, and Special Meeting, October 8, 1979, as published.
Approved by UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA:
WATER DEPARTMENT:
SEWER DEPARTMENT:
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
STREET DEPARTMENT:
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT:
SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
PLANNING COMMISSION:
ORDINANCE NO. 556: (City Council Ord. #31-79)
''AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING VARIOUS PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARK-
ANSAS (GEN. LOCATION: TONEYVILLE NORTH); AMENDING ORDINANCES NUMBER 213 AND 238
OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES" was introduced.
(From R-0 to C-2 classification)
Alderman Keaton moved, seconded by Alderman Abdin, that Ordinance be placed on
FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Brooks,
Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson. Alderman Lawson
voted nay. Motion received 9 affirmative votes and 1 negative vote. MOTION
CARRIED. Ordinance read for FIRST TIME by Bertha Tipton, Mayor's Secretary.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes, that Ordinance be accepted
on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Law-
son, Brooks, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson. Mo-
tion received 10 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING.
Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson, to suspend the rules and
place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye,
Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Brooks, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton
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NOVEMBER 1, 1979
and Williamson.
MOTION CARRIED.
for SECOND TIME.
Motion received 10 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes.
Whereupon, Bertha Tipton~ Mayor's Secretary, read the Ordinance
Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson, to further suspend the rules
and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL and the follow-
ing voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Brooks, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher,
Abdin, Keaton and Williamson. Motion received 10 affirmative votes and 0 neg-
ative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, Bertha Tipton, Mayor's Secretary, read
the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TI~lli.
Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Abdin, that Ordinance be
AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight,
Brooks, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson.
received 10 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes, MOTION CARRIED.
APPROVED
Lawson,
Motion
ORDINANCE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 5 56 THIS 1ST DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1979.
(EMERGEN CY CLAUSE NOT EFFECTED: ORDINANCE IS EFFECTIVE 1ST DAY OF DECEMBER, 1979.
GENERAL:
ORDINANCE NO. 557: (Ci ty Council Ord. #32-79)
"AN ORDINANCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF LEVYING FIVE MILLS, ONE-HALF MILL AND ONE-HALF
MILL TOTALING SIX MILLS AGAINST PERSONAL AND REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CORPORATE
LIMITS OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS; FOR THE PURPOSE OF LEVYING A TAX
SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ON SEVERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT
BONDS OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS; FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUSPENDING THREE
AND ONE-HALF MILLS TAX FOR INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BONDS FOR THE YEAR 1980; FOR
THE PURPOSE OF EFFECTING CERTIFICATION OF THE COUNTY CLERK OF PULASKI COUNTY
OF THE TAX LEVIED; PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS PERTAINING THERETO; AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY" was introduced.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Boyd, that Ordinance be placed on
FIRST READING. ROLL CALL awl Llte fulluwlug voLec.l ayer Aldermen.: Knight, Lawson,
Brooks, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson. Motion
received 10 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance
read for FIRST TIME by Bertha Tipton, Mayor's Secretary.
Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Abdin, that Ordinance be accepted
on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Law-
son, Brooks, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson. Mo-
tion received 10 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORD-
INANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes, to suspend the rules and place
the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Knight, Lawson, Brooks, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and William-
son. Motion received 10 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Whereupon, Bertha Tipton, Mayor's Secretary, read the Ordinance for SECOND TIME.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Boyd, to further suspend the rules
and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL and the following
voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Brooks, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Ab-
din, Keaton and Williamson. Motion received 10 affirmative votes and 0 negative
votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, Bertha Tipton, Mayor's Secretary, read the
Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME.
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Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes, that Ordinance be APPROVED
AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson,
Brooks, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson. Motion
received 10 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Abdin, that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE
be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight,
Lawson, Brooks, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson.
Motion received 10 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 5 5 7 THIS 1ST
DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1979.
City Council Resolution #16-79 was held in abeyance until later in the meeting
to be voted on in conjunction with scheduled, advertised public hearing.
Mayor Reid then presented his recommendation for the 1980 Budget and he suggested
budget hearings be scheduled for alternate Thursday evenings that the council
would not be in session. After discussion, consensus of opinion was to schedule
first budget hearing for Thursday evening, 6:30p.m., City Hall, Office of Mayor.
Mayor Reid then recognized Lt. Randy Daily, spokesman, representing the Jackson-
ville Police Association. Lt. Daily distributed a written proposal from said
association to membership outlining what his membership proposed in the way of
salary and f.ringe benefit increases, Lt. Daily requested the membership to give
said list careful consideration during upcoming deliberations,
Capt. Bradley, Fire Department, was recognized next. He represented Local 2030
membership. A written list containing the Fire Department's proposal for in-
creased salaries and fringe benefits was also distributed to membership.
Mayor Reid invited a representative from both aforementioned departments to all
budget hearings. (Discussed in pre-council meeting)
APPOINTMENTS:
Alderman Lawson moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson, to approve the appointment
of Mr. Gaylon Boshears to the Jacksonville Sewer Commission, serving out Dr.
Jerry Singleton's term in office, expiring April 20, 1984, providing Mr. Boshears
vacates his position on the Housing Facilities Board. Approved by UNANIMOUS VOICE
VOTE. MOTION CARRIED. (Discussed in pre-council meeting)
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman, Fletcher, to approve the appointment
of Mr. Myron Ben Traylor to the Jacksonville Civil Service Commission, serving
our Mr. Bill Chambers' term in office, expiring April 1, 1980. Upon VOICE VOTE,
all voted in the affirmative, with exception of Alderman Hughes who voted nay.
MOTION CARRIED. (Discussed in pre-council meeting)
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Reid announced there would be a Constitutional Convention Town Meeting,
Tuesday evening, November 6, 1979: 7:30p.m., at the First Elec. Coop. Bldg.
He stated the delegates would sincerely appreciate the public turning out and
presenting their comments concerning proposed new Consitution. (Discussed in pre-
council meeting where Alderman Abdin volunteered to host aforementioned meeting
in absence of Mayor Reid who would be attending Municipal League Annual Convention
in Hot Springs, Ark.)
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ANNOUNCEMENTS: (Continued)
City Hall will be closed Monday, November 12, 1979; Holiday Observance/Veteran's
Day.
Arkansas Muny. League Annual Convention: Arlington Hotel/Hot Springs, Ark.,
November 4-6.
Final Inspection: Police & Courts Building, Nov. 9, 1979: 1:30 p.m.
GENERAL:
The Mayor recessed at this time (8:00 P.M.) into a Public Hearing, duly advertised
according to federal guidelines.
PUBLIC HEARING
Jacksonville, Arkansas
Small Cities Program
Pre-Application
Comprehensive Project Grant
November 1, 1979
(1) Mayor Reid conducted Public Hearing in conjunction with Mr. Jerry Lee,
Community Development Director, City of Jacksonville,
(1) Public Hearing was called to order by Mayor Reid at 8:00P.M. In addition to
all 10 aldermen present, the following individuals were in attendance: Eight
city department heads; City Clerk Gerren who recorded the proceedings; City
Atty. Groce; Bertha Tipton, Mayor's Secretary, plus approximately 70 citizens.
(3) Mayor Reid reviewed the 11 Target Area 11 of 1980 Pre-Application for HUD funding.
as well as the nFuture Area", as depicted on published map. (Sunnyside Hills -
Graham /Jacksonville, Ark. area)
(4) The proposed program of work to be accomplished was covered, as follows:
a. Acquisition -10 purchase substandard dilapidated houses.
b. Rehabilitation -Grants and loans
Utili ties
83 minor rehabilitation
~ major rehabilitation
129 Total Grants: 129/170 76% success
Water -new (larger) lines and fire hydrants
Sewer -replace house/service connections, badly
broken with infiltration 40
Site Improvements
Street reconstruction, north of Graham
Street overlay in Sunnyside Addition
Ditch: concrete lining and enclosure
Drainage culverts and inlets
Elderly Activities Center
Purchase site and build a facility
(5) The following cost estimates were announced by Mayor Reid:
1. ACQUISITION $ 60,000.00
2. RELOCATION, SITE OCCUPANTS $ 49,000.00
$109,000.00 SUB TOTAL
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PUBLIC HEARING
Small Cities Program
Comprehensive Project Grant
November 1, 1979
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COST ESTIMATES
BALANCE CARRIED FORWARD $ 109,000,00
DEMOLITION & CLEARANCE $ 4 ,000.00
PROPERTY REHABILITATION $ 5 71 ,ooo .oo
STREET IMPROVEMENTS $ 200,000.00
STORM DRAINAGE $ 271,000.00
WATER DISTRIBUTION $ 38,000.00
SANITARY SEWER $ 30,000.00
SENIOR CITIZENS/HANDICAPPED
CENTER $ 187,000.00
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION $ 90~000,00
TOTAL .. , ................ , •..... $1,500,000.00
(6) Mayor Reid then opened the Public Hearing to the public for any comments
and/or suggestions to changes in the grant application as outlined above.
After receiving no comments, Mayor Reid stated at previous public hear-
ing the people were very much in favor of how aforementioned grant applica-
tion was being processed and he looked forward to a successful funding
year.
(7) Mayor Reid thanked all the .·audience for being present as the city was en-
deavoring to obtain as much input as possible for all grant applications.
(8) Public Hearing was ruled adjourned at 8:10 P.M. by Mayor Reid.
Respectfully submitted,
Mrs. Nancy J ane Ge rreu , City Clerk-Treasurer
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
GENERAL:
RESOLUTION NO. 2Lf9-79: (City Council Res. /t16-79)
"RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PRE-APPLICATION FOR SMALL CITIES PROGRAM FUNDING-1980"
was introduced.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Abdin, that Resolution No. 249-79
be read. Approved by UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. MOTION CARRIED. Bertha Tipton,
Mayor's Secretary, read the Resolution in its entirety.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Keaton, that Resolution No. 249-79
be approved and adopted. Approved by UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. MOTION CARRIED.
RESOLUTION APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 2 4 9 - 7 9 THIS 1ST DAY OF NOVEM-
BER, 1979. (PUBLIC HEARING PROCEEDINGS WERE DISCUSSED IN PRE-COUNCIL MEETING)
ADJOURNMENT:
With consent of all present, Regular Council Meeting was adjourned until the
next meeting scheduled for budget hearing, (not formal session) Nov. 8, 1979.
Respectfully submitted,
1JJtl7tan»t:::.n~
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AGENDA
November 15 1 1979
(RffiUIAR MEEI'ING TIME: 7 : 3 0 P .M. )
COURT Ra:M: POLICE & COURTS BLDG.
(PRE-COUNCIL MEEI'ING TIME: 7:00 P.M.)
CO:NFERENCE ROOM: POLICE & COURTS BLDG.
1. OPENING PRAYER:
2 . ROLL CALL:
3. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES: Regular Conncil Meeting-November 1 1 1979
4 . APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF
MINUTES: Regular Conncil Meeting-october 18 1 197 9
5. CONSENT AGENDA:
(FIRE DEPT)
(POLICE DEPT)
(STREET DEPT)
6. WATER DEPAR'IMENT:
7 . SEWER DEPAR'IMENT:
8 . FIRE DEPAR'IMENT:
9 • POLICE DEPAR'IMENT:
10. STREEI' DEPAR'IMENT:
11. PARKS & RK:RFATION DEPT:
12. SANITATION DEPAR'IMENT:
13. PIANNTN3 COMMISSION:
14 • GENERAL:
15. APPOIN'IMENTS:
16. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
a. Monthly Re:(?ort (Chief Schmitt)
b. Monthly Report (chief Shepherd)
c. Monthly Report (Supt. Martin)
a. Presentation: Police Officers Manual containing
rules and regulat1on procedures for Police
Dept. (Mayor Reid)
a. Request to accept the following low bids for
South Hospital Drive Project (Mayor Reid)
1. Curb and gutter/labor/fonns
2. Concrete Mix
3. Concrete Pipe (bid to be presented at
Thursday eve:ning conncil meeting)
a. Recorrmend approval of Final Plat/West Industrial
Subdivision with stipulation on sewer tie-ons.
b. Recommend denial of rezoning petition: Rezoning
from R-1 to C-3: Lots 5 1 6 1 7 & 8 1 Grace Brawn
Addition and Lots 4 & 5 1 Block #1 1 Sanders
Addition (Martha Boyd 1 petitioner)
a. Information Only: Minutes of General Revenue
Sharing Meeting attached to Age:nda: Meeting
held Nov. 1 1 1979 at City Hall. This was the
mayor's proposal (City Clerk Gerren)
b. City Hall Closed for Thanksgiving Holidays:
Nov. 22 and Nov. 23 1 1979.
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16. ANNJUNCEMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT:
AGENDA
November 15, 1979
(continued)
c. Chamber of Ccmnerce Annual Banquet:
Tuesday, Dec. 4, 1979: LRAFB Officers 1
Club:
Attitude Adjustment Hour:
Dlrmer
Music
Note:
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
9:00 PM
Guest Speaker will be Gov. Bill Clinton.
COUNCIL WilL REmNVENE INrO 1980 BUOOET HEARINGS: (NOI' OFFICIAL COUNCIL MEETI:r:;K;)
(IDI'E: THE FOLLCMrnG MEEI'nJG SCHEDULES WERE PUBLISHED BY CITY CLERK 1 S OFFICE AND
WENT WITH AGENDA PACKET)
TIME:
7:00PM
7:30 PM
(after council meet-
ing)
NOVEMBER 15, 1979
PlACE: SUBJECT: --~-------------------
Police & Courts. Bldg.
Conference Room
Police & Courts Bldg.
Court Roan
Police & Courts Bldg.
Court Rocm
Pre-council Agenda Meeting
Regular Council Meeting
Budget Hearing (1980)
REGUii'iR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
I?OLICE & COURI'S FACILITY -W. MAIN S'I'REBI'
NOVEMBER 15, 1979 (7:30 P.M. -10:00 P.M.)
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas, met in Regular
Session, November 15, 1979, 7:30p.m., preceded by a pre-council meeting
conducted in the Conference Roan, Police & Courts Building, 7:00 p.m. A
Budget Hearing was held immediately after regular meeting adjourned. The
Regular Meeting was called to order by Mayor Reid and quorum declared present.
Alderman Lawson delivered the invocation followed by the recitation of the
"Pledge of Allegiance" with standing audience participating.
PRE-cOUNCIL DISCUSSION:
(1) I?OLICE DEPAR'IMENT: Item 9 a. Agenda: (POLICE OFFICERS MANUAL)
Mayor Reid reported regulations in manual had been adopted by the Civil
Service Commission with no appreciable changes from old manual except
when it cane to responding to robbery calls and these were :rrainly pro-
cedural changes.
( 2) STREET DEPAR'IMENT: Item 10 a • Agenda: (SO. HOSPITAL DR. PROJEX::T BIDS)
City Clerk Gerren distributed Abstract of Bid sheets outlining the
following item: 402Ft. (400 Ft.)of Concrete Pipe, 12" diameter, 6'
lengths, tongue and groove, reinforced concrete, Type III; One bidder:
Choctaw Culvert at $4.85 ft.; total bid $2,008.19. Said bid was
opened Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., November 14, 1979.
In discussion, it was revealed by Mayor Reid that the city street crews
~uld be installing aforementioned pipe for project and Bond Engineers
~uld be providing laser light for proper grade for a total esti:rrated
project cost of $15,000.00 to do curb and gutter and asphalt overlay.
(3) PIANNTIG COMMISSIOO: Item 13 a. A..genda: (FINAL PlAT/WEST INDUSTRIAL SUB.)
Mayor Reid announced the Sewer Ccmnission had in its possession a
letter allowing the city to :rrake decision on all tie-ons for western
part of the city.
(4) PlANNING CCMMISSION: Item 13 b. Agenda: (REZONING PETITION/MARTHA BOYD)
The Planrung Connlissicm recannended denial of rezoning petition of
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above referenced petitioner oovering LOts 5, 6, 7 and 8, Grace Brown
Addition and Lots 4 & 5, Block #1, Sanders Addition from R-1 classifica-
tion to C-3 classification.
Ms. Boyd withdrew her petition at this time and stated if she had been
in attendance at the public hearing held by the Planning Cbmrnission,
which was merely an oversight on her part, she would have changed her
plea from C-3 to C-2. But since she was not present, she ~uld like
to withdraw her petition at this time. The Planning Commission Secy.
reported with Agenda packet that two residents had complained about
C-3 not being oonpatible with C-2 surrounding said parcels, but both
residents did not object to C-2 zoning.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Reid announced the second of two public hearings covering the
city's Revenue Sharing allobnent for 1980 fiscal year ~uld have to
be set up soon, preferably during a council meeting. Membership
decided that it could be held in Conference Room during Pre-Council
Meeting time at 7:20 P.M.
NON-AGENDA: (PROCUREMENT OF SEWER EASEMENTS/SO. JACKSONVILLE AREA)
Alderman Wilson questioned the Community Development Director's purchasing
sewer easerrents in So. Jacksonville area for placement of new line. Mayor
Reid reported his office was taking care of the situation.
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The following members were present on ROLL CALL: Alde:rmen: Knight, Lawson,
Hughes, Brooks, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin and Keaton. Alde:rman Williamson
was absent. (absence reported to Mayor Reid previous to meeting time) Present: 9.
Absent: 1. Others present: Mayor Reid; City Clerk Gerren; City Attorney Groce
and Del:i:>ie Stout, substituting for Bertha Tipton, Mayor 1 s Secretary.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
Mayor Reid presented the Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, November 1, 1979,
for study and later action.
APPROVAL AND/OR CO~ ION OF MINUTES:
Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Aldennan Boyd, to approve the Minutes of
Regular Council Meeting, CX::tober 18, 1979, as published. Approved by unanimous
voice vote. MJTICN CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Aldenren Knight, to accept and file Fire
Chief Schmitt 1 s .IYlonthly Report, reflecting the department responded to a total
of 39 alarms during the month of October with estimated fire loss amounting to
$835.00. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Alde:rmen: Knight, Lawson,
Brooks, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin and Keaton. Motion received 9
affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Aldennan Hughes moved, seconded by Aldenren Knight, to accept and file Police
Chief Shepherd 1 s Monthly Report, showing the Municipal Court had 1, 010 total
cases brought before said body; $39,007.99 collected in fines, forfeitures and
miscellaneous payments; $8 33 • 50 Aninal Control Dept. and $2 , 19 5 • 00 Ambulance/
Emergency Services Di vn. , for m:mth of October. ROLL CALL and the following
voted aye, Alde:rmen: Knight, Lawson, Brooks, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher,
Abdin and Keaton. Motion received 9 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes.
MariON CARRIED.
Aldennan Hughes rroved, seconded by Alderman Knight, to accept and file Street
Superintendent Martin 1 s .IYlonthly Report that outlined a daily work log for October.
ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Alde:rmen: Knight, Lawson, Brooks, Hughes,
Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin and Keaton. .IYlotion received 9 affirmative votes
and 0 negative votes. MJI'ION CARRIED.
WATER DEPAR'IMENT:
SEWER DEPAR'OONI':
FIRE DEPAR'IMENT:
POLICE DEPARIMENT:
Police Chief Shepherd presented Police Officers ~1anual covering rules and reg-
ulation procedures for his department. Aldennan Boyd moved, seconded by Alder-
man Abdin, to approve these procedures. Approved by unanimous voice vote. MOTION
CARRIED. (DISCUSSED IN PRE-cOUNCIL MEEI'ING)
STREEI' DEPAR'IMENT:
Mayor Reid presented the following bid tabulation forms:
SOurH HOSPITAL DRIVE PROJECT
LABOR, FORMS AND NECESSARY 'IDOLS FOR LAYING 550 FEET OF UPRIGHT CURB AND
GU'ITER SECTIONS.
BIDDER:
Shrader Const. Co.
TOTAL $2337.50
Harley Derrick Const. Co. H. w. Tucker Co.
TOTAL: $1375.00 TOTAL: $2475.00
Burnett Const.
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lABOR, FORMS AND NECESSARY 'IDOLS FOR lAYING 325 FEET OF FIAT CURB AND GU'ITER
S:OCTIONS.
BIDDER:
Shrader Const. Co. Harley Derrick Const. Co.
TOTAL: $1381.25 TOTAL: $ 650.00
80 CUBIC YARDS OF 3000 PSI CONCRETE MIX.
BIDDER:
Criss and Shaver
TOTAL: $2978.76
H. W. Tucker Co.
'IOTAL: $1300.00
Burnett Const.
TOI'AL: $1056.25
400 FEET CONCRETE PIPE, 12 INCH DIAMEI'ER, 6 FEET LENGTHS, TONGUE & GROOVE,
REINFORCED CONCRETE TYPE III.
BIDDER:
Choctaw Culvert
TOTAL: $2008.19 (402-ft.)
Alderman Abdin rroved, seconded by Alderrran Wilson, to accept low bids received
on four aforementioned i terns for South Hospital Dr. project, as follows:
AWARD:HARLEY DERRICK CONST. CO. $1,375.00
AWARD:HARLEY DERRICK CONST. CO. $ 650.00
AWARD:CRISS & SHAVER COMPANY $2,978.76
AWARD:CHOCTAW CULVERT COMPANY $2,008.19
TCYrAL. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • $7 '011. 95
Approved by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED. (P:I:SCUSSED IN PRE-couNCIL MEETING)
ORDINANCE NO. 558: (City Council Ord. #33-79)
"AN OBDINANCE ADJUSTIN3 THE 1979 APPROPRIATED STREET DEPAR'IMENT BUDGET, AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 529, REFL:ocTING A $262,503.00 SURPLUS OF ANTICIPATED REVENUES, DE-
CLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OI'HER PURPOSES" was intrcrluced.
Alderman Lawson moved, seconded by Aldennan Hughes, that Ordinance be placed on
FIRST READING. ROll. CALL and the following voted aye, Aldennm: Knight , Lawson,
Brooks, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin and Keaton. M:Ytlon received 9 affirm-
ative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance read for FIRST TIME
by Debbie Stout, Deputy City Clerk.
Aldennan Fletcher IIDved, seconded by Aldenuan Hughes , that Ordinance be accepted on
FIRST READING. ROll. CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen : Knight 1 lawson 1
Brooks 1 Hughes 1 Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher 1 Abdin and Keaton. Motion received 9 affirm-
ative votes and 0 negative votes . MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED CN FIRST
READING.
Aldennan Hughes troVed, seconded b y Aldennan Fletcher, to suspend d1e rules and place
the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROU. ~ and the following voted aye 1 Alderrre.n:
Knight, Lawson, Brooks, Hughes , Wilson, :&:>yd, Fletcher, Abdin and Keaton. Motion
received 9 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MJTION CARRIED. Whereupon,
Debbie Stout, Deputy City Clerk, read the Ordinance for SECOND TIME.
Aldennan Hughes m:>ved, seconded b y Aldennan :&:>yd to further suspend the rules and
place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROIL CAU. and the follc:Ming voted
aye, Alderrren: Knight , lawson, Brooks , Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin and
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Keaton . Motion received 9 affinnative votes and 0 negative votes. JvDTION
CARRIED . Whereupon, Debbie Stout, Deputy City Clerk , read the Ordinance
for THIRD AND FINAL TIME.
Aldennan Fletcher moved, seconded by Aldennan Abdin, that Ordinance be APPROVED
AND ADOPI'ED . ROIL CALL and the following voted a ye, Alderrren: Knight , Lawson,
Brooks , Hughes , Wilson , Boyd , Fletcher, Abdin and Keaton. Motion received 9
affi:rmati ve votes and 0 negative votes . MOTION CARRIED.
Aldennan Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes , that the EMERGENCY ClAUSE
be approved and adopted. ROIL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldenren:
Knight , Lawson, .Brooks, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin and Keaton . tvb-
tion received 9 affinnative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY Cl..t\USE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 5 5 8 THIS
15TH DAY OF NOVEMBER , 1979.
PARKS AND RECREATION DEP AR'IMENT:
SANITATION DEPARIMENT:
PLANNING COMMISSION :
Aldennan Wilson moved, seconded by Aldennan Abdin, to accept the recorrrrendation
from the Planning Corrrnission, to approve Final Plat, West Industrial Subdivision
with following stipulation on sewer connections:
To be placed on the Final Plat by engineer before it can be recorded at O:mrt
Hous e : ''NO'IE 8. TFIE AMOUNT OF RAI.J SEWAGE FLOW FOR EACH SANITARY smER CONNEC-
TION SHALL BE SUBMITIED FOR APPROVAL TO THE JAa<SONVIILE SEWER CC11MISSION OF
THE CITI OF JACl<SONVIILE, ARKANSAS . THIS APPROVAL SHAlL BE NECESSARY TO OBTAIN
A BUILDrnG PERMIT FRCM THE CITI OF JACKSONVIllE . 11
Approved by voice vote . MOTION CARRIED. (DISCUSSED IN PRE-COUNCU. MEETING)
Mayor Reid announced petitioner, Mar tha Boyd, had withdrawn her request for re-
zoning l.Dts 5 , 6 , 7 & 8, Grace Brom Addition and l.D ts L~ and 5, Block #l,
Sanders Addition from R-1 to C-3 classification. (DIS CUSSED IN PRE-COUNCIL MEETING)
NON-AGENDA: (EASEMENTS, SO. JACKSONVIllE SEWER PROJECT)
Jerry lee, Corrmuni ty Developrrent Director, explained how controv ersy cane about
in above referenced area of the city when sa:ne easements were procored and paid
f or out of grant funds and were not util ized in final placement of sewer lines .
Since a utility analysis / assessnen.t wasn 1 t officially made of the system in said
area , he said the consulting engineers designing sewer system had overlooked the
possibility that there were sone existing utility (gas /water) lines where ease-
rrents had been purchased from property owners. He further explained there were
no utility p l ans to go by in designing system :in said area and the engineers did
the b est they could with iJ1at they had as they had all intentions initially to
utilize purchased easements, b ut ~en construction started, aforetiEntioned l ines
were nm into . by c:r:ew$, (D;I:SCU~~ED :m P;R;E.-COUNC ;tL MEW:';tNG }
NON-AGENDA : MIQW:L T . 0 1 BRIEN/PLEA FOR HIGHER SAI.ARIES /POUCE & FIRE DEPTS. :
l'1r. Michael T. 0 'Brien was recognized l:>y Mayor Reid. He reques ted tile council
rrerri>ership give the utmost cons ideration to rreeting the demands of higher
salaries/benefits for above referenced uniformed forces.
NON-AGENDA : OUTSIDE CITI LD1IT FIRE PROTECTION/VAlENTINE-DICK JETER WATER USERS ASSN . :
& . Reedie Ray was recognized b y Mayor Reid. l'1r. Ray referred to newl y a~pted
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ordinance that provides fire protection for persons living outside the city limits.
He said there were approximately 100 homes in aforementioned area and they could
not afford to place $100.00 annual fee with the city, per dwelling. He further
explained the people were dependent on the City of Jacksonville for said ser-
vice as they were not in jurisdiction of any volunteer fire deparbnent. Mayor
Reid requested the Fire Chief, two-member council Fire Dept. carmi ttee, Reedie
Ray and any other council mEmber who would like to attend to a meeting on
Tuesday, 12:00 Noon, City Hall, November 20, 1979, and see if this problem could
be w::>rked out.
GENERAL:
APPOIN'IMENTS:
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Infonnation only: Minutes of General Revenue Sharing Meeting attached to
Agenda: Meeting held Nov. 1, 1979 at City Hall. This was the rrayor's
proposal. (City Clerk Gerren)
2. City Hall closed for Thanksgiving Holidays: November 22 and November 23, 197 9.
3 . Chamber of Canmerce Annual Banquet: Tuesday, December 4, 1979: LRAFB Officers'
Club: Attitude Adjusbnent Hour: 6:00 PM; Dinner: 7:00 PM; Music: 9:00 PM.
ADJOURNMENT:
Aldennan Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Abdin, to adjourn for a 1980 Budget
Hearing to convene directly after adjournment. Approved by unanimous voice vote.
MOI'ION CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
f!&h~~
Mrs. Nancy J ailr'eGe.rren , C1ty Clerk
CITY OF JACKSONVILlE, ARKANSAS
ADJOURNED REGUlAR MEEIT'ING AT 8 : 09 P.M.
BUDGEI' HEARING ADJOURNED AT 10:00 P.M.
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AGENDA
December 6, 1979
(REGUlAR MEEI'ING TIME: 7:30P.M.) (PRE-cOUNCIL MEETING TIME: 7:00 P.M.)
COURT ROOM: POLICE & COURTS BI.I.X;. CONFERENCE ROCl-1 : P OLICE & COURTS BI.I.X;.
CONFEREN:E RCX)M -REVENUE SHARING PUBLIC HFARIN:; -6:45 P.M.
1. OPENING PRAYER:
2 • ROLL CALL:
3. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES: Regular City Council Meeting-November 15, 1979
4. APPRO'i7AL AND/OR CORRECTia:J
OF MINUTES: Regular City Council Meeting-November 1, 1979
5. CONSENT AGENDA:
(FIRE DEPT)
(STREET DEPI')
6 . WATER DEPAR'IMENI':
7 . SEWER DEPARTMENT:
8 . FIRE DEPARTMENT:
9 . POLICE DEPAR'IMENI':
10. STREET DEPAR'IMENI':
11. PARKS & RECREATION DEPI':
12. SANITATION DEPARn1ENT:
13 . PlANNING COM-HSSICN:
14 . GENERAL:
15. APPOIN'TI"'IENI'S:
16. ANNOUNCEMENT'S:
ADJOURNMENT:
a. Monthly Report (Chief Schmitt)
b. Request for street lights at the following
locations: (Mayor Reid)
1. E. Corner of oakhurst Av. between 1213 and 1217.
2. 1505 Graham Rd.
3. 800 Gregory Street
a . Request to accept 3 bids received/Paramedic
Equipment: Original Estimate: $19,995.00
Bids Received: $18,917.13 (Mayor Reid)
a. Presentation of Minutes: (For Information Only)
Meeting of November 12, 1979.
a . Maintenance l:onds received for Bellevue and
Liberty Subdivision Streets (City Engineer)
b. Dec. 7, 1979: 12 :Noon: City Hall: Trash Truck
Demonstration (Mayor Reid)
c . Dec. 13, 1979: 7:30p.m., Police & Courts Bldg.,
Special City Council Meeting for 1980 Budget
Action (Mayor Reid)
d. Next City Council Meeting 3 vacancies will be
filled for Planning Commission: The following
3 terms are expiring January 1, 1980: T. P.
White, Mike Wilkinson who has been serving
out Bob Stender's term and Frank Betts. (Mayor Reid)
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DECEMBER 6, 1979 (7:30 P.M. -8:45 P.M.)
The City Cormcil of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas, met in Regular Session,
December 6, 1979, 7:30p.m., preceded by a pre-cormcil meeting conducted in the
Conference Room, Police & Courts Building, 7: 00 p.m. A Federal Revenue Sharing
Public Hearing was held by the cormcil at aforementioned place at 6:45 p.m.
A 1980 Budget Hearing was held immediately after the regular meeting adjourned.
The Regular Meeting was call en to order by Mayor Reid and quorum declare:'i present.
Mayor Reid delivered the invocation followed by the recitation of the "Pledge
of Allegiance" with standing audience participating.
PRE-cOUNCIL DISCUSSION:
(1} NON-AGENDA: (LIST OF CCMMISSION MEMBERS -CITY OF JACKSONVILLE)
Alder:rran Wilson requested. that in the future when above referenced list
is canpiled that the Ward Number of each ccmnission member be deleted.
Mayor Reid said this would be accomplished when list is updated.
(2) CONSENT AGENDA: Item 5 a • .Agenda: (REQUEST FOR STREET LIGHI' PlACEMENT)
Mayor Reid reported the three requests on the agenda met with present
city ordinance. Alderman Boyd said she would contact Mike Smith, City
Engineer, concerning a request fran a citizen, Mrs. Lindsey on Vine St. ,
to install a street light.
( 3) ANNOONCEMENTS: Item 16 c. Agenda: (SPECIAL COUNCIL MEEI'ING WI'IHDRAWN)
Mayor Reid withdrew a Dec. 13, 1979 Special City Cotmcil Meeting he
had schedule:'i for 1980 Budget Action as some of the cormcil members
would be out of town on said date. He said action on the 1980 Budget
would be scheduled for Dec. 20, 1979 Regular Meeting.
( 4} POLICE DEPAR'IMENT: Item 9 a. Agenda. (PARAMEDIC EQUIPMENT/BIDS RECEIVED)
Aldern:an Lawson proposed that a cCl'tiffiittee made up of Chief Wayman
Schmitt, Chief John Shepherd, EMI' Officer Dan Keathley and the mayor
to cc:me to some sort of a pro];X)sal as to exactly how the city was
going to implement new ambulance program. Mayor Reid reported that
the city had 30 days in order to accept and/or reject the bids re-
ceived. Unanirrous consensus of opinion was to have this as an
item of business on Dec. 20th agenda.
(5) NON-AGENDA: PROPOSED CCMIDTER BUS SERVICE FOR THE CITY.
Mayor Reid announced the Pulaski Cotmty Judge had contacted his office
and reported he was willing to provide CAT bus service to the City of
Jacksonville on a ccnmuter-type basis if the city was willing to re-
ceive said service. He further re];X)rted the cotmty was paying an
assessment to operate the service and that since Jacksonville was in
Pulaski Cormty, the cormty judge felt like the citizens were entitled
to receive service. In discussion, it was revealed that Inner City
now provides same service in this area and CAT would not operate
here with another bus providing service. Consensus of opinion was
to allow Inner City to operate along with CAT if it so desired to
do so. Mayor Reid reporte:'i a Resolution to this effect would be
drawn up reflecting cormcil's wishes in this respect.
ATI'ENDANCE AT REGUlAR MEEI'ING:
The following members were present on ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Lawson,
Hughes, Brooks, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson. Present:
10. Absent: 0. others present: Mayor Reid; City Clerk Gerren; City Attorney
Groce and Bertha Tipton, Mayor's Secretary.
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Mayor Reid presented the Minutes of Regular Ctty Council Meeting, November
15, 1979, for study and later action.
APPROVAL AW)/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Alderman Hughes moved , seconded b y Alderman Boyd, to approve the Minutes of
Regular City Council Meeting, November 1, 1979, as pub1tshed. Approved by
unanlinous voice vote. MJTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Ald erman Hug h es moved, seconded by Alderman Boyd, to accept and file Fire
Chief Schmitt's Monthly Report, reflecting the department responded to a
total of 22 alarms during the month of November with an estimated fire loss
of c;unounting to $16,400.00. ROLL CALL and the follCMing voted aye, Aldemen:
Knight, Lawson, Brooks, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, A.tdin, Keaton and
Williamson. Motion received 10 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. Mo-
TION CARRIED.
Alde.rm:m Hughes rroved, secorrled by }Udenran Boyd, to approve three requests
for street light placement and to accept billing for same, as follows:
lOCATIONS: E. Corner of Oakhurst Avenue between 1213 and 1217: 1505 Graham
Road arrl 800 Gregory Street. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Knight, Lawson, Brooks, HUghes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and
Williamson. Motion received 10 affinnative votes and 0 negative votes. Mo-
TION croffi.IED. (DISCUSSED IN PRE-cOUNCIL MEEI'I:NG)
WATER DEPAR'IMENT:
SEWER DEPAR'IMENT:
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
POLICE DEPAR'IMENT: (DISCUSSED IN PRE-cOUNCIL .MEEI'IN:;)
Aldernan Lawson Il'DVed, seconded by Alderm:m Wilson , tn hn lc1 i n n hP.y;:mr.P. nnti 1
the next Regular Meeting, Dec. 20, 1979, an item of business concerning accept-
ance of low bids received by the city for paramedic equipment. Approved by
unanirrous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
As discussed in pre-council proceedings, the mayor assigned the following
persons to a committee for formulation of procedures on regulation of
ambulance services: 'IWo aldennen assigned at the first of the year that
presently serve on Police and Fire Department committees and their two
respective chiefs. ~myor Reid announced he would set up a meeting the follow-
ing week, and the council membership would be informed when said meeting would
be held.
STREET DEPAR'll1ENT:
PARKS & RECREATION DEPAR'IMEI:-1T:
SANITATION DEE.l'iRIMENT :
PLANNING COMMISSION:
Mayor Rel.d pres ented the Minutes of Planning Comrni.ssion meeting held, on Nov,
12, 1979, for infornational purposes only, as action had previously taken
place at earlier council meeting.
GENERAL:
APPOIN'IMENTS :
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DECEMBER 6, 1979
1. Maintenance bonds received for Bellevue & Liberty Subdivisions
(City Eng. Srni th) Streets in, but not accepted by City Engineer.
2 . Dec. 7, 1979: 12:00 Noon, trash truck demonstration/City Hall Bldg.
(Mayor Reid)
3. Published 1980 Budget action, Dec. 13, 1979, withdrawn by Mayor Reid
and rescheduled to Dec. 20, 1979, Regular City Council Meeting. (DIS-
CUSSED IN PRE-COUNCIL MEEI'ING)
4. Next City Council meeting there will be 3 vacancies on the Planning
Comnission with terms expiring Jan. 1, 1980: T. P. 'White; Mike
Wilkinson and Frank Betts. (Mayor Re,id)
NON"t"AGENDA: (FIRE PROTECTION FEES OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS)
Mayor Reid recognized Mr. John Blanks, President of the Dick-Jeter Water
Users Association. Mr. Blanks said the people in the association had no
problem with a $1,000. 00 total fee for a year's fire protection as
suggested at a recent council comnittee meeting, but he said he would like
to request the additional $100.00 per hour use fee be changed to a lower.
amount. Alde:man Lawson reconmended the association membership pay $20.00
per dwelling, per year, and this would leave $1, 000. 00 in reserve 'Which
~uld arrount to 10 hours of use fee 'Which could be used when needed by
anybody in the association.
ADJOURNMENT:
Aldernan Abdin moved, seconded by Alderm:m Fletcher, to adjourn until next
Regular scheduled meeting. Approva:'l. by 'Ul1a,n.imou$ vo,ice vote. MariON CARRIED.
ADJOURNED REGUlAR MEETING AT 8:15 P.M.
BUDGEI' HEARING ADJaJRNED AT 8:45 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
llklL-ot!-~ L -.a:G Mrs. Nancy Jane Gerren, City clerk ~G. 7 Reid,Z" yor
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AGENDA
December 20, 1979
(REGULAR MEETING TIME: 7:30 P.M.)
COURT ROOM: POLICE & COURTS BLDG.
(PRE-COUNCIL MEETING TIME: 7:00P.M.)
CONFERENCE ROOM: POLICE & COURTS BLDG.
1. OPENING PRAYER:
2 . ROLL CALL:
3. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES: a. Regular City Council Meeting-December 6, 1979
4. APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION a. Regular City Council Meeting-November 15, 1979
OF MINUTES:
5. CONSENT AGENDA:
(FIRE DEPT)
(POLICE DEPARTMENT)
(STREET DEPARTMENT)
6. WATER DEPARTMENT:
7. SEWER DEPARTMENT:
8. FIRE DEPARTMENT:
9. POLICE DEPARTMENT:
10. STREET DEPARTMENT:
11. PARKS & RECREATION DEPT:
12. SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
PLANNING COMMISSION INFO:
13. PLANNING COMMISSION:
a. Requests by Chief Schmitt for two (2) outside
city limit customers: FIRE PROTECTION: Eff:
1-1-1980 through 12-31-1980:
1. LDS Church, 1/8 Mi. No. of Coffelt Rd.
Highway 67-167. (Mayor Reid)
2 .. Mr. Alton Hicks, 1~ Mi. So. of Fire Station
#4, So. Hiwy. 161 (Mayor Reid)
b. Monthly Report (Chief Shepherd)
c. Monthly Report (Supt. Robert Martin)
a. City Council Ord. #34-79: Amending fees for
o/s city limit fire protection (Mayor Reid)
a. Request to accept three bids: Paramedic
equipment (Mayor Reid)
b. Uniformed Personnel Holiday Pay Report by
Eugene Kelley (Mayor Reid)
(RESUME-DATA SHEET-VICINITY MAPS ATTACHED FOR
YOUR INFORMATION)
a. City Council Ord. #35-79: Rezoning unplatted
parcel off of Stanphil Rd. from R-1 to R-3.
b. City Council Ord. #36-79: Rezoning unplatted
parcel, So. Jacksonville Area/From: R-0 to C-3.
CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
AGENDA
December 20, 1979
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13. PLANNING COMMISSION:(Continued) c. City Council Ord. #37-79: Rezoning unplatted
parcels, 4 lots, So. Jckvl, area: From
14. GENERAL:
15. APPOINTMENTS:
16. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
e. Code of Ethics Disclosure
Form enclosed in Agenda
packet for elected
R-0 to C-3.
d. City Council Ord. #38-79: Rezoning un-
platted parcel, So. Jckvl. Area: From
1{-0 to C-3.
e. City Council Ord. #39-79: Rezoning un-
platted parcels, 9 lots: Vicinity of
Jane Dr. and Smart Sts. From: R-1 to R-3.
a. Presentation of Plaque to T. P. White
(Mayor Reid)
b. City Council Ord. #40-79: Adjusting 1979
General Fund Budget to reflect a $32,100
surplus of anticipated revenues
(Mayor Reid)
c. City Council Ord. #41-79: AP&L Assess-
ment for 1980 (Mayor Reid)
d. City Council Ord. #42-79: Southwestern
Bell Telephone Co. Assessment for
1980 (Mayor Reid)
e. City Council Ord. #43-79: 1980 Budget/
General Fund/Street/Revenue Sharing
(Mayor Reid)
a, PLANNING COMMISSION: The following mem-
bers have terms expiring Jan. 1, 1980:
T. P. White/Mike Wilkinson and Frank Betts.
REAPPOINT: Mr. Frank Betts and Mr. Mike
Wilkinson APPOINT: Mr. Thomas Wagnon
a. Information Only: Minutes of City CounciL
Revenue Sharing Public Hearing held on
12-6-1979 (City Clerk Gerren)
b. Maintenance Bond received for Woodland Hills
Sub. streets (City Clerk Gerren) officials. (Please return
notarized to City Clerk's
Office, by deadline date,
1-31-1980) (City Clerk Gerren)
c. Friday, 12-21-1979: Proclaimed FREE THE
HOSTAGES DAY: A candle light parade will
be conducted at 6:30 p.m. on said date
from Gregory Place Shopping Center to
the amphitheatre site (Mayor Reid)
ADJOURNMENT:
d. City Hall closed Christmas Day, Tuesday,
12-25-1979 and New Year's day, Tuesday, 1-1-80.
(Mayor Reid)
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
POLICE & COURTS FACILITY -W. MAIN STREET
DECEMBER 20, 1979 (7:30P.M. -9:30P.M.)
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas, met in Regular Session,
December 20, 1979, 7:30 p.m., preceded by a pre-council meeting conducted in the
Conference Room, Police & Courts Building, 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting was called
to order by Mayor Reid and quorum declared present. Alderman Gary Fletcher de-
livered the invocation followed by the recitation of the "Pledge of Allegiance"
with standing audience participating.
PRE-COUNCIL DISCUSSION:
(1) CONSENT AGENDA: Item 5 a. Agenda: (FIRE PROTECTION 0/S CITY LIMITS)
Mayor Reid reported the two requests for protection met guidelines of
new ordinance. Finance Director Kelley updated membership by report-
ing all but one person had been contacted covering previous outside
city limit fire protection services provided by the city and deposits
refunded therewith. Membership suggested Mr. Kelley contact Mr. Jim
Peacock to ascertain aforementioned address and/or location of customer.
(2) FIRE DEPARTMENT: Item 8 a. Agenda: (FIRE PROTECTION 0/S CITY LIMITS)
Alderman Wilson reported amendment to newly passed legislation offering
a fee set-up known as "ready to serve fee" outlining spec:Lal structure
of fees for mobile home parks and Valentine Rd. -Dick Jeter Water
Users Assn., had been worked up and approved by committee of aldermen.
(3) POLICE DEPARTMENT: Item 9 a. Agenda: (BIDS FOR PARAMEDIC EQPT.)
Mayor Reid reported a meeting was held previous day with members of
the council, hospital and physician personnel and paramedic officers.
Consensus reached at said meeting was to go ahead and place paramedic
equipment on board even though the system won't be 100;~ operational
at first. Mayor Reid recommended that an advisory board be set up
during the next year to monitor this service to see that the city is
accomplishing as much as possible with utilization of both fire and
police dept. personnel that are trained for service to be rendered.
Also, Mayor Reid reported he was working on when and how to house
the ambulances.
• (4) POLICE DEPARTMENT: Item 9 b. Agenda: (UNIFORMED PER~ONNEL/HOLIDAY PAY)
Finance Director Kelley reported a council committee had worked with his
office on above referenced item of business. Mr. Kelley stated the
Arkansas State Statutes regarding uniformed holidays has been amended
to allow eleven (11) paid holidays versus previously allowed thirteen
(13) paid holidays. He pointed out the council had at its discretion
two alternatives to follow: (1) PAY DOUBLE TIME FOR ALL ELEVEN HOLIDAYS
OR (2) AT LEAST PAY FOR 10 HOLIDAYS, DOUBLE TIME, ASSUMING THAT THE
OFFICERS WILL PROBABLY BE WORKING ALL OF THEM, WITH THE LATTER SAVING
A LOT OF RECORD KEEPING. Mr. Kelley stated that 10 paid holidays was
what was provided for in agenda packet delivered earlier in the week
encompassed in Ordinance #43-79. Also, he said if the council decided
to pay for eleven, double time, the budget would have to be amended
by $5,000.00+. Membership's consensus was to go with 10 paid holidays,
double time, assuming they will be worked.
(5) PLANNING COMMISSION: (FIVE REZONING ORDINANCES)
City Clerk Gerren presented color coded vicinity map depicting areas
in South Jacksonville that had been approved by the Planning Commission
for rezoning from R-0 to C-3 classification.
(6) GENERAL: Item 14 b. Agenda: (ADJUSTING 1979 GENERAL FUND BUDGET, ORD 1!40-79)
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Mayor Reid stated he had talked with Mr. Don Zimmerman, Arkansas Municipal
League, concerning the reading of Ord. #40-79 in its entirety. He re-
ported that Mr. Zimmerman's suggestion to the council would be that just the
changes be read and for the Minutes to reflect said changes, with consent
of entire membership in this instance. Unanimous consensus of opinion
was to follow this course of action and read just the changes with Minutes
to reflect same.
(7) GENERAL: Item 14 c. Agenda: (ORD #41-79/AP&L ASSESSMENT-1980)
Mayor RP-irl reported there was $40,000.00 additional assessment provided
for in above referenced document for the 1980 year.
(8) GENERAL: Item 14 d. Agenda : (ORD. #42 79/SOUTHVJESTERN BELL ASSESSMENI-1980)
Mayor Reid reported above referenced utility had not been paying the city
assessment tax in the past, as no ordinance had been drawn up previously.
(9) GENERAL: Item 14 c. Agenda: (ORDINANCE NUMBER CHANGE--1980 BUDGET)
City Clerk Gerren reported a typographical error in published Agenda
and requested City Council Ord. #42-79 (listed twice) be changed to
City Council Ord. #43-79 covering 1980 General Fund Budget.
(10) APPOINTMENTS: Item 15 a. Agenda: (PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS)
Mayor Reid announced a vacancy would exist on the Board of Adjustment
if Mr. Thomas Wagnon met with council's favor in being appointed to
the Planning Commission taking T. P. White's place,
(11) ANNOUNCEMENTS : (NON-AGENDA)
Mayor Reid announced the county monies expected by the city had come
in which will help the General Fund budget considerably leaving the
reserves untouched at this time,
A'l"l'ENDANCE AT REGULAR JvlEETING:
The following members were present on ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Lawson,
Hughes, Brooks, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Keaton•and Williamson. Alderman Abdin
arrived later in the meeting. Present: 9. Absent: 1. Others in attendance:
Mayor Reid; City Clerk Gerren; City Attorney Groce and Bertha Tipton, Mayor's
Secretary.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
Mayor Reid presented the Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting, December 6,
1979, for study and later action.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Boyd, to approve the Minutes of Reg-
ular City Council Meeting, November 15, 1979, as published. MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Boyd, to approve two (2) requests
for outside the city limit fire protection service, as follows: LDS Church,
1/8 Mi. No. of Coffelt Rd., Hiwy. 67-167 and Mr, Alton Hicks, 1~ Mi. So, of
Fire Sta. #4, So. Hiwy. 161, effective 1-1-1980 through 12-31-1980. ROLL
CALL and the following voted nyc, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Brooks, Hu8he.s,
Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Keaton and Williamson. Motion received 9 affirmative
votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. (DISCUSSED IN PRE-COUNCIL MEETING)
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Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Boyd, to accept and file the
Police Department November, 1979 Report, reflecting 1,105 total cases were
brought before the Municipal Court, $40,992.59 collected in fines, forfeitures
and miscellaneous payments, $725.50 collected in the Animal Control Dept.,
and $2,335.60 collected for ambulance services during the month, ROLL CALL
and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Brooks, Hughes, Wilson,
Boyd, Fletcher, Keaton and Williamson. Motion received 9 affirmative votes
and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Boyd, to accept and file the
November, 1979 Street Dept. Report, reflecting a daily work log f ,or said
month. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Brooks,
Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Keaton and Williamson. Motion received 9 affirm-
ative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
WATER DEPARTMENT:
SEWER DEPARTMENT:
FIRE DEPARTMENT: ORDINANCE NO. 559: (City Council Ord. {/34-79)
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FEES FOR FIRE PROTECTION OUTSIDE THE CITY LIMITS
OF JACKSONVILLE BY THE JACKSONVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT AMENDING ORDINANCE 192,
SECTION 1 OF 553, AND CHAPTER 2.20 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF JACKSONVILLE
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES" was introduced.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Boyd, that Ordinance be placed
on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight,
Lawson, Brooks, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Keaton and Williamson. Mo-
tion received 9 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance read for FIRST TIME by Bertha Tipton, Mayor's Secretary.
Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson, that Ordinance be accepted
on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight,
Lawson, Brooks, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Keaton and Williamson. Mo-
tion received 9 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORD-
INANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING.
Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson, to suspend the rules and
place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye,
Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Brooks, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Keaton and
Williamson. Motion received 9 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION
CARRIED. Whereupon, Bertha Tipton, Mayor's Secretary, read the Ordinance for
SECOND TIME.
Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Boyd, to further suspend the rules
and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL and the follow-
ing voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Brooks, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher,
Keaton and Williamson. Motion received 9 affirmative votes and 0 negative
votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, Bertha Tipton, Mayor's Secretary, read the
Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME.
Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Keaton, that Ordinance be APPROVED
AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson,
Brooks, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Keaton and Williamson. Motion received
9 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes, that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE
be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: 00003
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Knight, Lawson, Brooks, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Keatonmd Williamson.
Motion received 9 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 5 5 9 THIS
20TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 1979. (DISCUSSED IN PRE-COUNCIL MEETING)
DEVIATION IN AGENDA: (PLAQUE PRESENTATION -DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CITY)
Mayor Reid, with consent of council membership, skipped down the Agenda to
Item 14 a. A plaque of appreciation was then presented to Mr. T. P. White
who has served on the Jacksonville Planning Commission for over 21 years.
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Mayor Reid presented three (3) bid tabulation sheets covering the following
items:
DESCRIPTION BIDDER
MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES/ ADVANCED PARAMEDIC EQUIPMENT: RESCUE SER-
VICES, LTD
ADVANCED PARAMEDIC EQUIPMENT/RADIO SYSTEM, INCLUDING
A 150-FT. RADIO TOWER:
ADVANCED PARAMEDIC EQUIPMENT/
PORTABLE MONITOR DEFIBRILLATOR
TOTAL
MOTOROLA,
INC,
HUGH IN-
STRUMENT
TTL PRICE
$ 261.50
$13,285.63
$ 5,370.00
$18,917.13
Alderman Boyd moved, seconded by Alderman Knight, to accept above referenced
low bids (only one bid received for each item) received for paramedic equipment.
MOTION CARRIED. (DISCUSSED IN PRE-COUNCIL MEETING)
Mayor Reid next announced that Finance Director Kelley had updated council mem-
bers in Pre-Council proceedings concerning uniformed personnel holiday pay, He
then recommended that the city approve payment of ten (10) paid holidays, at
double time, for all uniformed employees, Whereupon, Alderman Hughes moved,
seconded by Alderman Fletcher, to accept the mayor's proposal and approve afore-
mentioned holiday pay schedule for uniformed personnel. MOTION CARRIED. (DIS-
CUSSED IN PRE-COUNCIL MEETING)
STREET DEPARTMENT:
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT:
SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
PLANNING COMMISSION:
ORDINANCE NO. 560: (City Council Ord, #35-79)
"AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING VARIOUS PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE,
ARKANSAS (GENERAL LOCATION: STANPHIL ROAD AREA) AMENDING ORDINANCES NUMBER
213 AND 238 OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES"
was introduced. (From: R~l to R-3)
Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Boyd, that Ordinance be placed
on FIRST READING, ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight,
Lawson, Brooks, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Keaton and Hilliamson. Mo-
tion received 9 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance read for FIRST TIME by Bertha Tipton, Maym· 1 8 Secretary.
ALDERMAN ABDIN ARRIVED AT THIS TIME.
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Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson, that Ordinance' be accepted
on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight,
Lawson, Brooks, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson.
Motion received 10 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING.
Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson, to suspend the rules and
place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye,
Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Brooks, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton
and Williamson. Motion received 10 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes.
MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, Bertha Tipton, Mayor's Secretary, read the Ord-
inance for SECOND TIME.
Alderman Fletcher 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 ~ye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Brooks, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd,
Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson, Motion received 10 affirmative votes
and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, Bertha Tipton, Mayor's Sec-
retary, read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME,
Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes, that Ordinance be
APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight,
Lawson, Brooks, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson.
Motion received 10 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 5 6 0 THIS 20TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 1979.
(EMER GE NCY CLAUSE NOT EFFECTED. ORDINANCE EFFECTIVE 20TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1980)
ORDINANCE NO. 561: (City Council Ord. #36-79)
"AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING VARIOUS PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE,
ARKANSAS (GENERAL LOCATION: SO. JACKSONVILLE AREA) AMENDING ORDINANCES NUMBER
213 AND 238 OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES"
was introduced. (_From R~O to c .... J}
Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes, that Ordinance be placed
on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight,
Lawson, Brooks, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson.
Motion received 10 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes, MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance read for FIRST TIME by Bertha Tipton, Mayor's Secretary.
Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson, that Ordinance be accepted
on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight,
Lawson, Brooks, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson.
Motion received 10 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes, MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING.
Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson, to suspend the rules and
place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye,
Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Brooks, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin,
Keabon and Williamson. Motion received 10 affirmative votes and 0 negative
votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, Bertha Tipton, Mayor 1 s Secretary, read the
Ordinance for SECOND TIME.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes, to further suspend the rules
and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL and the following
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voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Brooks, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher,
Abdin, Keaton and Williamson. Motion received 10 affirmative votes and 0
negative votes. MOTION CARRIED , Whereupon, Bertha Tipton, Mayor's Secretary,
read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME.
Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Boyd, that Ordinance be
APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Knight, Lawson, Brooks, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and
Williamson. Motion received 10 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MO-
TION CARRIED,
ORDINANCE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 5 6 1 THIS 20TH DAY OF DECEMBER , 197 9 .
(EMERGENCY CLAUSE NOT EFFECTED. ORDINANCE EFFECTIVE 20TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1980)
ORDINANCE NO . 562 : (C ity Council Or d . #3 7-79 )
"AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING VARIOUS PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE,
ARKANSAS (GENERAL LOCATION: SOUTH JACKSONVILLE AREA) AMENDING ORDINANCES
NUMBER 213 AND 238 OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PUR-
POSES" was introduced. (HIWY. 161 & BOROUGHS RD, GEN, AREA) (From: R-0 to C-3)
Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Boyd, that Ordinance be placed on
FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson,
Brooks, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson. Motion
received 10 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes, MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance
read for FIRST TIME by Bertha Tipton, Mayor's Secretary.
Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Boyd, that Ordinance be accepted
on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight,
Lawson, Brooks, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Keaton and Williamson. (Aldermen: Ab-
did iand Fle tcher were out of the room on ROLL CALL) Motion received 8 affirm-
ative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON
FIRST READING.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes, to · rsuspend the rules and
place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye,
Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Brooks, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Keaton and Williamson.
(Aldermen: Abdin and Fletcher were out of the room on ROLL CALL) Motion re-
ceived 8 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon,
Bertha Tipton, Mayor's Secretary, read the Ordinance for SECOND TIME.
Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Boyd, to further suspend the rules
and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL and the follow-
ing voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Brooks, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Keaton
and Williamson. (Aldermen Abdin and Fletcher were out of the room on ROLL CALL)
Motion received 8 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Whereupon, Bertha Tipton, Mayor's Secretary, read the Ordinance for THIRD AND
FINAL TIME.
Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson, that Ordinance be APPROVED
AND ADOPTED, ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson,
Brooks, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Keaton and Will i amson. (Aldermen: Abdin and
Fletcher were out of the room on ROLL CALL) Motion received 8 affirmative
vntP.R Ancl 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED,
ORD INANCE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 5 6 2 THIS 20TH DAY OF DECEMBER , 1979.
(EMERG ENCY CLAUSE NOT EFFECTED. ORDINANCE EFFECTIVE 20TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1980.
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ORDINANCE NO. 563: (City Council Ord. #38-79)
"AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING VARIOUS PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE,
ARKANSAS (GENERAL LOCATION: SHANNON ROAD AREA, SO. JACKSONVILLE); AMENDING
ORDINANCES NUMBER 213 AND 238 OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS; AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES" was introduced. (From: R-0 to C-3)
Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Williamson, that Ordinance be
placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Knight, Hu~hes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson. Al-
dermen: Lawson and Brooks voted nay. Motion received 8 affirmative votes
and 2 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance read for FIRST TIME by
Bertha Tipton, Mayor's Secretary.
Some council members raised reservation insofar as having C-3 (Highway
Commercial) zoning on interior lots on Shannon Road. They felt that
possibly C-1 or C-2 would be more advisable. A master vicinity map, pre-
pared by the Planning Commission, reflecting proposed C-3 rezonings in
So. Jacksonville area was reviewed by membership.
Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Boyd, that Ordinance be
accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Alder-
men: Knight, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson.
Aldermen: Lawson and Brooks voted nay. Motion received 8 affirmative votes
and 2 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING.
Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Boyd, to suspend the rules
and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following
voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton
and Williamson. Aldermen: Lawson and Brooks voted nay. Motion received
8 affirmative votes and 2 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon,
Bertha Titpon, Mayor's Secretary, read the Ordinance for the SECOND TIME,
Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Boyd, to further suspend the
rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL and
the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin,
Keaton and Williamson, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson and Brooks voted nay.
Motion received 7 affirmative votes and 3 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Whereupon, Bertha Tipton, Mayorts Secretary, read the Ordinance for THIRD
AND FINAL TIME .
Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Boyd, that Ordinance be APPROVED
AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Hughes, Wil-
son, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson. Aldermen: Knight, Lawson
and Brooks voted nay. Motion received 7 affirmative votes and 3 negative
votes. MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 5 6 3 THIS 20TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 1979.
(EMERGENCY CLAUSE NOT EFFECTED. ORDINANCE EFFECTIVE 20TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1980)
ORDINANCE NO. 564: (City Council Ord. #39-79)
"AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING VARIOUS PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE,
ARKANSAS (GENERAL LOCATION: JANE DRIVE AREA); AMENDING ORDINANCES NUMBER
213 AND 238 OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES"
was introduced. (From: R-1 to R-3)
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Boyd, that Ordinance be placed on
FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson,
Brooks, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson. Motion
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received 10 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance read for FIRST TIME by Bertha Tipton, Mayor's Secretary.
During discussion period membership changed general location area as
listed in Ordinance heading and body to read "Jane Drive Area" versus
"Corner of Smart and Jane Drive Area."
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Knight, that Ordinance be
accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Al-
dermen: Knight, Lawson, Brooks, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin,
Keaton and Williamson. Motion received 10 affirmative votes and 0 neg-
ative votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Boyd, to suspend the rules and
place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted
aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Brooks, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Ab-
din, Keaton and Williamson. Motion received 10 affirmative votes and 0
negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, Bertha Tipton, Mayor's Sec-
retary, read the Ordinance for SECOND TIME.
Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Abdin, to further suspend
the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL
and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Brooks, Hughes,
Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson. Motion received 10
affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon,
Bertha Tipton, Ma y or's Secretary , read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL
TIME.
Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Keaton, that Ordinance be
APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Knight, Lawson, Erooks, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton
and Williamson. Motion received 10 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes.
MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 5 6 4 THIS 20TH DAY OF DECEMBER , 1979.
(EMERGENCY CLAUSE NOT EFFECTED. ORDINANCE EFFECTIVE 20TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1980)
GENERAL:
Mayor Reid announced that during Pre-Council proceedings the general con-
sensus of opinion reached was that when Ord inance No . 565 (Ci ty Council
Ord. //40-79) was read ONLY THE CHANGES would be read into the record as
outlined in aforementioned ordinance. Finance Director Kelley then requested
permission to transfer $122,50 presently in Bond Construction Fund into
the General Fund Contingency account. Whereupon, Alderman Abdin moved, sec-
onded by Alderman Lawson, to approve of said transfer. MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE NO. 565: (City Council Ord. #40-79)
"AN ORDINANCE ADJUSTING THE 1979 APPROPRIATED GENERAL FUND BUDGET, AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 529, REFLECTING A $32,100.00 SURPLUS OF ANTICIPATED REVENUES,
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES" was introduced.
Alderman Lawson moved, seconded by Alderman Boyd, that Ordinance be placed
on FIRST READING, ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermeu: Kulght,
Lawson, Brooks, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson.
Motion received 10 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance read for FIRST TIME by Bertha Tipton, Mayor 1's Secretary.
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Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes, that Ordinance be accepted
on FIRST READING. R.OLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight,
Lawson, Brooks, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson.
Motion received 10 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING. (only changes were read as outlined
in body of Ordinance ' as approved by council membership)
Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Boyd, to suspend the rules and
place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted
aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Brooks, llugnes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin,
Keaton and Williamson. Motion received 10 affirmative votes and 0 negative
votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, Bertha Tipton, Mayor's Secretary, read
the Ordinance for SECOND TIME.
Alderman Boyd moved, seconded by Alderman Knight, to further suspend the
rules and place the Ordinance on THlRD AND FINAL READING, ROLL CALL and
the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Brooks, Hughes, Wilson,
Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson. Motion received 10 affirm-
ative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED, Whereupon, Bertha Tip-
ton, Mayor's Secretary, read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME.
Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Abdin, that Ordinance be
APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Knight, Lawson, Brooks, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and
Williamson. Motion received 10 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes.
MOTION CARRIED .
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Boyd, that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE
be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Knight, Lawson, Brooks, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and
Williamson. Motion received 10 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes.
MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 5 6 5 THIS
20TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 1979.
DEVIATION IN AGENDA: (RECESS CALLED AT 8:30 P.M.)
Membership unanimously agreed to a recess. Meeting reconvened at 8:46 P.M.
DEVIATION IN AGENDA: (PETITION PRESENTED)
With consent of council, Mayor Reid next recognized Ms. Angie Phillips who
presented a petition with 187 names affixed thereto. Said petition, she re-
ported, expressed dissatisfaction with approximately 25% of the city's
police officers. She complained of harassment by policemen towards young
people in the city.
GENERAL: (Continued)
During discussion unanimous consensus reached was to hold City Council Ord.
#41-79 (AP&L Assessment for 1980) in abeyance as said Ordinance would be de-
ciding factor in balancing the 1980 General Fund Budget. (P;tspo~:it;i:op of
O',rd;tnance add',ressed later in the -meeting)
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DEVIATION IN AGENDA: (1980 Budge t , City Council Ord. #43-79)
With consent of membership, Mayor Reid skipped Ord. #42-79 in favor of taking
up 1980 Budget Ord. #43-79. He recommended the council consider going back
to his original budget proposal that afforded a 12 % increase in salary to
all non-uniformed personnel and 14% increase in salary to all uniformed
forces and assess AP&L an extra $15,000 in order to pay for said increases
and benefits approved in budget hearings held recently. These benefits
being: $10.00 for Police Dept. officers called out for court duty, per
night; increases in Fire Dept. call-outs for overtime compensation for ex-
tra duty and off duty fires, $5.00 for general calls to the Fire Station
or emergency calls, plus $5.00 per hour for services over 1 hour. If a
2~" line is placed and charged, a fee of $7,50 plus $5,00 per hour for
services over 1 hour and $25,000.00 life insurance policy for all uniformed
personnel, on duty, accidental death/dismemberment coverage.
''AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1980, MAKING AN APPROPRIATION
AND AUTHORIZING FOR EXPENDITURES FOR THE OPERATION OF VARIOUS DEPARTI1ENTS
OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF MATERIALS, SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT
AND SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES (COVERS
GENERAL FUND; STREET DEPT; PARKS & REVENUE SHARING)" was introduced.
Alderman Lawson moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson, that Ordinance be placed
on FIRST READING. Whereupon, Alderman Keaton moved, seconded by Alderman
Boyd, to place on FIRST READING, revising motion on the table to approve
Mayor Reid's proposal that 12% increase in salaries be provided all non-
uniformed city personnel, 14% increase in salaries be provided for all un~
iformed city personnel, and in order to raise needed $15,000,00 that AP&L
tax assessment be raised said amount (from $80,000 to $95,000). ROLL CALL
on motion to place on FIRST READING, AS AMENDED: Aldermen: Knight, Lawson,
Brooks, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Keaton and Williamson voted aye,
Alderman Abdin voted nay. Motion received 9 affirmative votes and 1 negative
vote. MOTION CARRIED. Upon request by Finance Director Kelley, the council
next took up another proposed amendment; whereupon, Alderman Lawson then
withdrew original motion on the floor with consent from Second, Alderman
Wilson. TABLE WAS 'THEN CLEAR OF ALL M;OTIONS.
At this time, after consultation with Finance Di rector Ke l ley, Alderman Hughes
moved, seconded by Alderman Boyd, to amend Ord, //43-79 by adding a ''Section 5 11
as follows: "The appropriations made herein include additional pay for hol-
idays for all agents, servants and employees of the City of Jacksonville,
Arkansas, including but not limitied to uniform employees, as provided for
by the State of Arkansas.'' ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Knight, Lawson, Hughes, Boyd, Fletcher, Keaton and Williamson, Aldermen:
Brooks, Wilson and Abdin voted nay. Motion received 7 affirmative votes and
3 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Lawson, to further amend Ordinance
by also providing 12-14 percent increases in salaries for non-uniformed and
uniformed personnel, respectively, plus three recently approved benefits
produced in budget hearings involving uniformed personnel, as described
earlier in meeting by Mayor Reid and raise AP&L assessment by an additional
$15,000.00 in order to pay for aforementioned increases in salaries and bene-
fits.
Legal counsel, Mr. Hicks, for the Police Assn. and Firefighters Union,
approached council requesting an audience in order to hear some problems
and grievances. Council unanimous consensus of opinion was that during
budget hearings both aforementioned parties in question had been given ample
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time in order to present demands and they had been aired sufficiently.
QUESTION was then called by Alderman Hughes to halt debate with second by
Alderman Wilson. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Brooks, Hughes,
Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson voted aye. Motion re-
ceived 10 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION TO HALT DEBATE
CARRIED.
ROLL CALL on the Motion on the table: Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Brooks,
Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Keaton and Williamson voted aye. Alderman:
Abdin voted nay. Motion received 9 affirmative votes and 1 negative vote.
MOTION CARRIED.
The city attorney then ruled Ordinance could not be amended as voted on as
the exact amount per line item listed in 1980 budget would not be available
to read into record. Whereupon, Mayor Reid recommended Ordinance be tabled
until the following Thursday evening for a new budget ordinance as out-
lined during the evening's proceedings. Therefore, Alderman Hughes moved,
seconded by Alderman Lawson, to table Budget Ordinance along with AP&L
Ordinance until special meeting, 7:30P.M., Thursday, December 27, 1979,
at Police & Courts Building. MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE NO. 566: (Ci ty Council Ord. #42-79)
"AN ORDINANCE WHEREBY THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND
THE SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY, A MISSOURI CORPORATION, AGREE THAT
THE TELEPHONE COMPANY SHALL CONTINUE TO OPERATE ITS TELEPHONE BUSINESS AND
SYSTEM IN SAID CITY, AND ERECT AND MAINTAIN ITS PLANT CONSTRUCTION AND
APPURTENANCES ALONG, ACROSS, ON, OVER, THROUGH, ABOVE AND UNDER ALL PUBLIC
STREETS, AVENUES, ALLEYS, PUBLIC GROUNDS AND PLACES IN SAID CITY, THAT THE
CITY SHALL RECEIVE AN ANNUAL PAYMENT FROM THE TELEPHONE COMPANY, AND REPEAL-
ING ALL ORDINANCES AND AGREEMENTS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH" was introduced.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes, that Ordinance be placed
on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight,
Lawson, Brooks, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson.
Motion received 10 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance read for FIRST time by Nancy Gerren, City Clerk.
Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Knight, that Ordinance be accepted
on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight,
Lawson, Brooks, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson.
Motion received 10 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING.
Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Abdin, to suspend the rules and
place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye,
Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Brooks, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton
and Williamson. Motion received 10 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes.
MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, Nancy Gerren, City Clerk, read the Ordinance for
SECOND TIME.
Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes, to further suspend the
rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL and the
following voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Lawson, Brooks, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd,
Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson. Motion received 10 affirmative votes
and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, Nancy Gerren, City Clerk,
read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME.
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Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Abdin, that Ordinance be
APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Knight, Lawson, Brooks, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton
and Williamson. Motion received 10 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes.
MOTION CARRIED· (DJ:;SCUSS~D IN J>R.~.,...c OUNC IL MEETING)
ORDINANCE 'APPR~OVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 56 6 THIS 20TH DAY OF DECEMBER,
1979. (EMERGENCY CLAUSE NOT EFFECTED. ORDINANCE EFFECTIVE 20TH DAY OF
JANUARY, 1980)
APPOINTMENTS:
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes, to approve the follow-
ing appointments to the Planning Commission, terms expiring on January 1,
1983. REAPPOINTMENT: Mr. Frank Betts. REAPPOINTMENT: Mr. Mike Wilkinson
APPOINTMENT: Mr. Thomas Wagon, taking Mr. T. P. White's place. Approved by
voice vote. MOTION CARRIED. (DISCUSSED IN PRE-COUNCIL MEETING)
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Reid reiterated for the record that a Special Council Meeting had
been called for December 27, 1979, to consider AP&L Ordinance and 1980
Budget Ordinance.
Mayor Reid announced there would be an open house conducted at City Hall,
December 21, 1979, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Announcements as listed on formal Agenda:
1. Information Only: Minutes of City Council Revenue Sharing Public Hear-
ing held on 12-6-1979 (City Clerk Gerren)
2. Maintenance Bond received for Woodland Hills Sub. streets (City Clerk Gerren)
3. Friday, Dec. 21, 1979, is being proclaimed FREE THE HOSTAGES DAY: A
candlelight parade will be conducted at 6:30p.m., on said date from
Gregory Place Shopping Center to the amphitheatre site (Mayor Reid)
4. City Hall will be closed Christmas Day, Tuesday, Dec. 25, 1979 and New
Year's day, Tuesday, January 1, 1980 (Mayor Reid)
5. Code of Ethics Disclosure Form enclosed in Agenda packet for elected
officials. (Please return, notarized, to City Clerk's Office, by dead-
line date, January 31, 1980) (City Clerk Gerren)
ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p,m. with consent of all members.
Respectfully submitted,
e rren, City Clerk
LE , ARKANSAS
James G. Reid, Mayor
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
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CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSONVilLE, ARKANSAS
1. OP~ PRAYER:
2 • IDLL CALL:
3. GENERAL:
ADJOURNMENT:
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEEI'ING
POLICE AND COURI'S BUILDING
7:30 P.M.
December 27, 1979
a. City Council Ord. #41-79: AP&L
Assessment for 1980 (Mayor Reid)
b. City Council Ord. #43-79: 1980
Budget/General Fund (Mayor Reid)
SP:OCIAL CITY COUNCIL MEEI'lliG
POLICE & COURI'S BUIWING -W. MAIN ST.
DECEMBER 27, 1979 (7:30PM-8:01PM)
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas, met in Special
Session, Thursday, December 27, 1979, 7:30p.m., at the Police & Courts
Building with proceedings being conducted in the Conference Roam in said
building. Mayor Reid opened Special Session by delivering the invocation.
A'ITENDANCE:
The following menbers were present on ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Brooks, Hughes,
Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson. Aldermen: Knight
and Lawson were absent. Present 8 . Absent: 2. Others in attendance:
Mayor Reid; City Clerk Gerren; City Attorney Groce, Bertha Tipton, Mayor's
Secretary; Bill Frey, AP&L representative and several department heads.
Mayor Reid opened Special Session by stating meeting had been called at
the last Regular Meeting held on December 20, 1979, for action on AP&L
assessment for 1980 and 1980 Budget.
GENERAL:
ORDINANCE NO. 567. (City Council Ord. #41-79)
"AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND IMPOSlliG THE AGGREGA'IE AMOUNT OF FEES, CHARGES AND
SP:OCIAL TAXES TO BE PAID THE CITY OF JACKSCNVILLE, ARKANSAS, BY ARKANSAS
POWER & LIGHT CCMPANY AND THE METHOD OF PAYMENT THEREOF, AND FOR OTHER PUR-
POSES" was introduced.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Hughes, that Ordinance be placed
on FIRST READING. ROIJ.. CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen: Brooks,
Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Keaton and Williamson. Alderman: Abdin
voted nay. .t-btion received 7 affirmative votes and 1 negative vote. MO-
TION CARRIED. Ordinance read for FIRST TIME by Bertha Tipton, Mayor 1 s Secy.
Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson, that Ordinance be
accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Brooks, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Keaton and Williamson. Alde.rman Abdin
voted nay..; Motion received 7 aff±rmative votes and" 1 negative vote. MOI'ION
CARRIED. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READir:;K;.
Aldemen Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson, to suspend t h e rules
and place the Ordinance on S:OCOND READI}l;. ROIJ.. CALL and the following voted
aye, Aldermen: Brooks, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Keaton and Williamson.
Alderman: Abdin voted nay. Motion received 7 affirmative votes and 1 neg-
ative vote. MOI'ION CARRIED. 'Whereur:on, Bertha Tipton, Mayor 1 s Secy. , read
the Ordinance for S:OCOND TIME.
Alderman Hughes 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: Brooks, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher,
Keaton and Williamson. Alderman: Abdin voted nay. Motion received 7 affirm-
ative votes and 1 negative vote. MOI'ION CARRIED. 'Whereur:on, Bertha Tipton,
Mayor's Secy. , read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME.
Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderrran Wilson, that Ordinance be
APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldennen:
Brooks, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Keaton and Williamson. Alderrran:
Abdin voted nay. Motion received 7 affirmative votes and 1 negative vote.
MOI'ION CARRIED.
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Alderman Wilson rroved, seconded by Alderrran Williamson, that the EMERGENCY
ClAUSE be approved and adopted. roiL CALL and the following voted aye, Alder-
men: Brooks, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Keaton and Williamson. Alderman:
Abdin voted nay. Motion received 7 affirmative votes and 1 negative vote.
MJI'ION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY ClAUSE APProVED AND AOOPI'ED AND NUMBERED 5 6 7 THIS
27TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 1979.
ORDINANCE NO. 5 6 8. (City Council Ord. #43-79)
"AN ORDINANCE AOOPI'ING A BUOOEI' FOR THE YEAR 1980, MAKIN:; AN APPROPRIATION
AND AUI'HORIZING FOR EXPENDITURES FOR THE OPERATICN OF THE VARIOUS DEPART-
.MENTS OF THE CITY GOVERNMENI' FOR THE OPERATICN OF THE PURCHASE OF MATERIALS,
SUPPLIES, EQUIP.MENT AND SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR AN EMERGENCY AND FOR CYI'HER
PURPOSES. (COVERS GENERAL FUND; STREEI' DEPI'; PARKS & REVENUE SHARING) " was
introduced.
Alderman Fletcher rroved, seconded by Alderman Boyd, that Ordinance be placed
on FIRST READING. ROIL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldennen: Brooks,
Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Alxlin, Keaton and Williamson. Motion re-
ceived 8 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MariON CARRIED. Ordinance
read for FIRST TIME by Bertha Tipton, Mayor's Secy.
Alderman Fletcher rroved, seconded by Alderman Hughes, that Ordinance be
accepted on FIRST READING. ROIL CALL and the following voted aye, Alder-
men: Brooks, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson.
Motion received 8 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING.
Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Boyd, to suspend the rules
and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. roLL CALL and the following
voted aye, Aldermen: Brooks, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Alxlin, Keaton
and Williamson. Motion received 8 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes.
MOI'ION CARRIED. Whereupon, Bertha Tipton, Mayor's Secy., read the Ordinance
for SECOND TIME.
Alderman Hughes moved, seconded by Alderman Abdin, to further suspend the
rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROIL CALL and the
following voted aye, Aldennen: Brooks, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher,
Abdin, Keaton and Williamson. Motion received 8 affirmative votes and 0
negative votes. MCII'ICN CARRIED. Whereupon, Bertha Tipton, M:l.yor' s Secy.,
read the Ordinance for THIRD AND FINAL TIME.
Alderman Fletcher rroved, seconded by Alderman Hughes, that Ordinance be
APProVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Brooks, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson. r-D-
tion received 8 affirmative votes and 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Wilson rroved, seconded by .Alderman Hughes, that the :EM:ERGEN:Y ClAUSE
be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Brooks, Hughes, Wilson, Boyd, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and Williamson. Motion
received 8 affirmative votes arrl 0 negative votes. MOI'ION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY ClAUSE APPROVED AND AOOPTED AND NUMBERED 5 6 8 THIS
27TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 1979. 00014
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Meeting a d journed with consent of all present.
Respectfully submitted,
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